CHAPTER 12 : WIFE

"May I ask what business does Mr. Han has to my wife?" he asked in a calm voice but it is clear on his tone that he was demanding an answer.

Mr. Han felt himself tremble under that dark gaze, "N-Nothing at all Sir, I was only greeting M-Mr. Bei."

He knew himself that Mr. Liu was the superior even though he was older. Liu Corp. acquired their company and is ordered to use necessary terms in addressing the superior.

Jiangli stiffly smiled, "Is that so but I believe you need to spare enough space when talking to someone married." he said coldly

Mr. Han gulped seeing that all eyes are on him. "R-Right, Sir is right. It's my mistake."

Jiangli smiled again and took Ruoye with him, his arm wrapped on his waist.

Mierin could only follow behind giving enough space away from the two.

Jiangli reached for his chin as they walk out the place, "Whenever I take my eyes off you you're always wandering around playing with trash."

Ruoye pulled his chin away and glared at him, "Take your hands off of me." if he ever struggle free from Jiangli it would surely take attention again.

"Nope, we're invited to have dinner with the Fargon's so you'll need stick with me to avoid another commotion." he said

"Just why are you so naughty." He added

Ruoye couldn't take it anymore and as they reached the car he immediately pulled away from him.

But Jiangli was too bored and seeing his spouse being too stubborn as usual, he pulled his chin again and kissed him fiercely.

Ruoye shot his eyes widened and aggressively pushed him away.

"Are you crazy?!" glaring, he exclaimed and hurriedly went inside the car, he shut the car door loud enough to hear his anger.

Jiangli's secretary and Mierin could only avert their gaze when they kissed and seeing that they fought again after that, they hanged their head low.

No one could understand them well.

The car drove towards a 5-star restaurant just in the premises of the Fargon's industry area where the Fargons and it's VIP guests are currently waiting.

Ruoye avoided Jiangli all the way and when they entered the sophisticated restaurant, they were welcomed by a row of waiters and managers.

"This way please." one of the manager lead them on the second floor, towards the private quarters where special personalities that Fargon treats highly could have access only.

As soon as they reached the room, they saw a big round table full of varied dishes where 8-10 people were sitting quietly. Upon noticing that someone arrived, they all turned their heads towards them.

Mr. Fargon was the first one who stood, "Mr. Liu!" he brightened but his voice became mellow when he greeted Ruoye, "Mr. Bei."

Ruoye bowed lightly as a response then slowly turned to Jiangli, his expression telling him, asking why there are so many people.

Jiangli could only smile back at him then pulled him forward.

"Sorry for being late, I need to fetch my bunny there." he said as they sat

The mood seemingly brightened upon his arrival, one woman responded, "Such a doting husband Mr. Liu."

Jiangli chuckled, "Everyone should be a doting husband."

They started to chit-chat leaving Ruoye on the conversation which he didn't mind since he couldn't catch up with their all fake smile and all fake pleasing gestures.

"Ah, I hope my Xuan Xi could marry someone like you." Mr. Fargon said turning to the beautiful figure beside him

"He's been busy with his career overseas and is planning to settle down, how I hope you could have met him earlier!" he then laughed loudly

"It's not too late right?" he then laughed again which made the room occupied by awkwardness.

The guests smile stiffened and Xuan Xi could only hang his head low, wanted to cover his ears.

Even Ruoye stared at him in full disbelief not because of what he said but he can't believe that someone so shameless could actually act like that. Xuan Xi has been so gentle and smart in his memories but he didn't thought his father would be like this.

Mr. Fargon saw Ruoye's disbelief and faked a cough, "I didn't meant it that way Mr. Bei please don't make that face." he obviously wanted to put him in a hot seat.

Everyone turned to Ruoye even Jiangli.

And in that moment Ruoye finally snapped and blurted, wanted to make his stance, "It's okay Mr. Fargon I'm sure Mr. Liu thought it too." his tone was plain as if stating a fact.

There was more deafening silence on the room. Everyone knew that they were in an arrange marriage, that this couple didn't love each other but it's different when you hear it upfront.

Ruoye didn't dare to look at Jiangli, he could feel some strange aura coming from him but he's contented of what he did. After all, they're gonna be separated soon.

Someone coughed again.

Ruoye wandered if some virus were spreading.

The one who spoke tried to clear the heavy atmosphere and said, "This restaurant had the most delicious dishes in the country please, let's enjoy ourselves."

Everyone didn't uttered any word as they ate.

Ruoye loves seafoods so he helped himself with those but he saw his favorite reddish lobster dipped in chili sour sauce was on Jiangli's plate, he has been staring at it and could only click his tongue silently as he focus on his own food.

Suddenly, he saw Jiangli carefully took the whole part of the lobster and placed it on his plate.

Ruoye frowned and turned to him, "What's this?"

"Lobster?"

"I know but why did you put it here?" he asked

"Because you kept looking at it?" Jiangli answered flatly

Ruoye flushed red from shame but reprimanded, "That doesn't mean I want it."

Jiangli smirked, "So you're saying...when a person gives you a love letter and says that it doesn't mean that she likes you, you think you could believe that?" he said acting as if wondering

But Ruoye refuted, "Maybe he was just delivering the letter from someone."

Jiangli was amused, "Then do you mean you were delivering someone's crave as you look at the lobster?"

"What?" Ruoye asked in confusion

"We're talking about the lobster." Jiangli stated

Ruoye's forehead wrinkled caused by his intense frowning feeling as if he was shut off by his hateful opponent. He couldn't reply back!

The guests has stopped eating the moment the two started talking and they were all confuse of what's the essence of that simple talk.

Xuan Xi also stared at them in a strange expression.

When they're done eating lunch and it's time for their dessert, Mr. Fargon invited all of the guests to sight see on the balcony at the hallway since the view is nice there.

"Are you coming?" Jiangli asked Ruoye but the man refused.

Jiangli grinned, "Are you feeling down because of the lobster talk?"

Ruoye flashed a murderous glare at him.

He laughed before he left.

The moment he noticed that everyone was gone, he took his cellphone and called Lin.

It immediately reached him, "Hi~~" Lin's soft voice rung on his ear

"How are you?" he asked

"Mm... I'm fine but my heart isn't." the man replied on the other line

Ruoye chuckled expecting the answer as he asked, "Why?"

"Because I couldn't get out even a second from work." Lin replied and hearing that Ruoye was silent not expecting the words he wanted to hear, Lin chuckled.

"Of course I miss you." he said finally

Ruoye finally beamed a smile and said, "I miss you so much..."

Lin smiled, "How about you come here later? Our work isn't still finished but you can come so that I could check up on you."

"I'll get some foods for you okay?"

"Okay~"

"I know you're busy so I'll see you later okay?" Ruoye said

"Love you." He added

Lin giggled, "Okay love you so much!"

Ruoye was finally contented as he heave a relief while sitting there alone.

"Ruoye?" someone suddenly called him from behind

Ruoye turned to look and saw Xuan Xi standing by the door.

He was elegant as ever.