During the banquet, Lin Ye introduced Lu Wanqing to Mark. When Mark saw Lu Wanqing's almost bare face up close, he couldn't help but exclaim that Eastern women are truly beautiful.
"Mr. Mark, it's a pleasure to meet you. This is my business card. Please feel free to visit my company when you return to China."
Lu Wanqing's fluent English interrupted Mark's longing gaze.
Mark took the business card and discovered that she was actually the group owner he had long wanted to cooperate with, and his smile widened.
Mark's own business, although worth billions, is far less than Lu Wanqing's tens of billions. He only has a place in high society because his company has been around for a long time and he has extensive connections in various fields.
Throughout the banquet, Mark introduced Lin Ye and his wife to everyone as if presenting a treasure.
Lu Wanqing also knew that although it was nominally Lisa's birthday party, it was actually a social gathering for celebrities.
She chatted enthusiastically with everyone in fluent language and received a bunch of business cards.
Lisa watched as she danced in her long-sleeved gown, becoming the focus of the banquet, and couldn't help but feel jealous.
I heard that Lin Ye is an architect, and her most famous work is her favorite opera house. Holding a glass of red wine, she walked over gracefully.
"Mr. Lin, hello, I am Mark's daughter Lisa, it's a pleasure to meet you."
I'm very interested in Chinese architecture. Could you tell me more about it?
She heard that Chinese men liked gentle and considerate women, so she toned down her carefree personality and started speaking with a lisp.
Lin Ye held up his glass, leaned against the bar, sipped his red wine, and exuded charm with every move. His eyes were fixed on Lu Wanqing. When he saw Lisa's shy and reproachful expression, he glanced at her and immediately understood that she wanted to get closer to him.
He refused without hesitation:
"I'm sorry, Chinese civilization is ancient and its architecture is as numerous as the stars in the sky. I can't explain it to you in a short time. I recommend you read a book called 'Chinese Architectural Complexes'."
Lisa was a little frustrated, but she didn't give up and continued, "Then next time I go to China, can you take me to see the famous architectural complexes?"
Lin Ye smiled and said, "Welcome to China. How about I have my wife be your guide throughout the trip?"
Lisa detected a sweet, cloying quality in that "wife."
This man is really something. He's completely unmoved by her beauty and doesn't even bother to say a word. He's really making her lose face.
At this moment, other men approached her with wine glasses and exchanged pleasantries, which helped her regain some face.
After Lu Wanqing finished speaking with everyone, she returned to Lin Ye's side and clinked glasses with him:
“Ah Ye, I just saw it, Lisa’s eyes were shining when she looked at you.”
Lin Ye held her close and whispered in her ear:
"My wife is the prettiest woman in the whole place, how could I possibly be interested in anyone else?"
"I'm starting to regret bringing you here. Mark and those men practically had their eyes glued to you."
After they finished speaking, they looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
Over the years, they have known and trusted each other so much that these things will not affect their feelings in the slightest. On the contrary, on the cruise ship, the two enjoy romantic and passionate nights.
While they were traveling, Huo Xiao was under immense pressure, steering the massive ship that was the Wenwan Group.
Zhang Leilei's belly was already quite big, and he put a lot of effort into taking good care of her. Sometimes, after a long day at work, he would still cook soup for her himself when he got home.
"Ah Xiao, there's a lot going on at the company right now, and Chairman Lu isn't here, so don't bother me. Just leave these things to Aunt Zhang."
Zhang Leilei also felt sorry for him.
Aunt Zhang was the nanny Huo Xiao hired, and she took very good care of her; she was already very satisfied.
Huo Xiao insisted, "Actually, when I do these things, I can relax a bit and not think about the group's affairs."
Many things, thinking about them is useless, but when you're idle, you unconsciously start thinking about them...
He was talking about matters concerning the company, but also about personal matters.
During this time, he spent time with Zhang Leilei, trying his best to do this and that for her, and gradually he was able to detach himself from his fantasies about Lu Wanqing.
Sometimes, he would suddenly realize that he hadn't dreamed of her in a long time, and he would feel as if he had lived through another world.
It turns out that the person you once cared about most can truly be forgotten.
Zhang Leilei's independence and understanding nature gradually attracted him, making him want to know more about her.
"Leilei, your due date is less than a month away. Put your work aside for now and take maternity leave!" He began to think of her needs.
Zhang Leilei was very touched. Watching him busy in the kitchen, she rushed up and hugged him tightly from behind.
“In the past, I always thought that making a name for myself was my life’s pursuit. For this, I did not hesitate to go against my parents and refuse the path they arranged. Now I realize how happy it is to have a loved one by my side.”
Huo Xiao was touched and guilty after hearing her words. He realized that he was not as good as she expected, and that apart from being willful at the beginning, she never forced him to love her again.
Now that Western Valentine's Day is becoming popular, she won't ask for flowers or promises like other girls; she'll just quietly wait for the moment when the clouds part and the moon shines through.
"Leilei, I know my heart isn't pure enough right now. Wait for me, there will definitely be a day when I will love you and the baby with all my heart."
Huo Xiao turned around and hugged her from behind, speaking emotionally.
For some reason, with Ruanxiang's body in his arms, his heart began to race, and a certain part of him began to stir.
These reactions, which I originally thought were only for the person in my dreams, can also be for Leilei.
He was overjoyed, like a thirsty fish finally finding water, and he lingered there with a touch of reluctance.
When Zhang Leilei realized something was poking her, her face immediately turned red.
It's not just men who have needs; during her pregnancy, whenever she saw Huo Xiao's strong body lying next to her, she felt hot all over.
She hurriedly got away and slipped out of the kitchen, her big belly sticking out.
Huo Xiao couldn't help but chuckle when he saw her face, which was as red as an apple.
Her face is round; if she has a daughter with the same face shape, she will definitely be very cute.
That evening, he coaxed her into drinking a lot of soup and eating a lot of meat before letting her go.
Throughout her pregnancy, her weight increased from less than 100 pounds to 140 pounds thanks to his successful feeding.
Fortunately, after dinner, he would accompany me for a walk to aid digestion; otherwise, I would have been fattened up like a pig sooner or later.
That night, the two lay in bed, and Huo Xiao, for the first time ever, hugged her from behind.
Huo Xiao felt her body trembling. To ease the discomfort, he tried to chat with her, talking about things from her childhood and things at work. Things that she used to have no one to talk to, she finally had someone to listen to.
Zhang Leilei listened quietly, occasionally asking him questions for answers. Before she knew it, they were chatting late into the night, and finally, exhausted, she fell into a deep sleep.
Huo Xiao planted a kiss on her fair neck.
He woke up a little late the next morning and got out of bed reluctantly.
During the morning meeting at work, I heard all sorts of upsetting stories about clothing orders being cancelled...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com