Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 168.1

Chapter 168.1 : Unexplained Jealousy is Called Jealousy Out of Nowhere!

During her months in England, Yan Liang had maintained a good sleep schedule, going to bed at roughly the same time every day and waking up around 8 a.m. However, today was clearly different.

Last night's all-nighter, coupled with a hangover, meant she woke up late in the morning. The moment she opened her eyes, she was still a little dazed, her temples throbbing. She reached up, pressed them, furrowed her brow, and struggled to sit up. Looking at the clock on the wall, all sleepiness vanished instantly—10 o'clock?!

She remembered having a class today, around 9:30 … Now it was 10 o'clock, she was going to be late! Yan Liang rolled over to get out of bed, but the moment her feet touched the ground, she realized she was completely naked. The soreness between her legs was a stark reminder of how a man had relentlessly taken from her the previous night.

Her face flushed crimson, and a flood of memories rushed over her. Her mind was still a little muddled, but she no longer believed that everything from the previous night had been a dream.

If it wasn't a dream, then Liang Xi Cheng really had come!

Yan Liang got up, took a set of loungewear from the walk-in closet, and opened the bedroom door, but didn't leave immediately.

Actually, she felt a little uneasy. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. If it wasn't Liang Xi Cheng …

No, it must be him. Everything last night was so clear; it wasn't a dream, and there couldn't possibly be another man!

Yan Liang didn't know what her current anxious state of mind meant. Did she not want to see him? Of course not. She knew her own heart. For the past five months apart, she had longed for him day and night. He was her husband. How agonizing and painful those days of separation, halfway around the world, without any contact, had been?

But … he really came, without any warning, just like that, appearing out of nowhere, and then taking advantage of her completely … A different feeling stirred within her.

—Perhaps she hadn't completely let go of the past?

Suddenly, a loud "bang" came from the kitchen, as if something had fallen to the floor, interrupting Yan Liang's thoughts. Her heart skipped a beat, and almost instinctively, she pushed open the bedroom door and rushed out.

Liang Xi Cheng was frowning, bending down to pick up the broken glass from the floor. A glance out of the corner of his eye caught sight of the woman standing in the living room.

She was wearing a light pink loungewear set, the kind with teddy bear fur, which looked soft, chubby, and very cute. On her face, however, was a hint of worry she couldn't quite hide—was she worried about him?

Liang Xi Cheng's mood instantly lifted. He calmly picked up the broken glass, threw it into the nearby trash can, and kicked the can aside.

"You're up? Come here." He beckoned to Yan Liang. Since there were no clean clothes for him, the man was still wearing the dark gray shirt from yesterday, along with his black trousers. His suit jacket was off, lying on the living room sofa. The shirt wasn't as crisp as usual, a few wrinkles, and it seemed a button was missing from the collar.

In an instant, Yan Liang imagined the passionate scene from last night. Had she torn off his shirt button?

Her face flushed red; naturally, she wouldn't go over.

Liang Xi Cheng turned off the stove. Since she wouldn't come over, he would. He strode towards the woman standing in the living room. Yan Liang's heart skipped a beat when she saw him walking straight towards her. For some reason, she suddenly wanted to run away.

The moment this thought crossed her mind, her body reacted even faster than her thoughts. She turned and tried to run into the bedroom.

Liang Xi Cheng raised an eyebrow, and with lightning speed, pulled the fleeing woman into his arms. His movements were so quick that she, standing in the hallway, was pinned against the wall.

Liang Xi Cheng's hard chest pressed against her back. Yan Liang faced the wall, pinned down by the man behind her, unable to move. Annoyed, she gritted her teeth and growled, "You're pressing down on me, get off—"

"You little ingrate, you're full and then tell your husband to get off, huh?" Liang Xi Cheng reached around the back of her neck, cupped her chin, gently turned it, and then leaned down to kiss her lips from the side.

This position made the kiss seem strange, but it added a unique touch.

Liang Xi Cheng was a master of seduction. His nimble tongue, carrying an ambiguous warmth, traced the shape of her lips. The kiss was exceptionally lingering yet domineering. He pried open her teeth, conquering her with irresistible force, kissing her until she gasped for breath before finally releasing her.

He didn't let go of her, his voice low and passionate as he pressed his lips against hers, slightly swollen from his kisses. "Last night, it wasn't about me leaving, it was about me going harder, taking you more forcefully ..."

"Shut up! Don't say it!" Yan Liang retorted, their lips brushing together. A hint of desire flickered in Liang Xi Cheng's deep eyes.

Yan Liang quickly tilted her head back, blushing and glaring at him angrily. "Can you let me go! This is tiring!"

"Then are you still trying to escape?"

"... Who's trying to escape? This is my home! And you're the one leaving!"

Liang Xi Cheng reached out and gripped her slender shoulders, turning her around. He spread his arms again, trapping her between himself and the wall. He sighed, then chuckled, his deep voice patiently correcting her mistake, "This is your home, I'm your husband, so isn't this our home?"

"Do you even know you have a wife? Do you even know you have a home in England? I just can't see that!" Yan Liang retorted, her neck stiff with resentment.

Hearing this, Liang Xi Cheng seemed completely unfazed. His smile deepened, his long, slender fingers gently lifting her smooth chin. Her unkempt appearance after just waking up actually made her even more adorable and playful, making him utterly captivated.

"Why do you say that?"

Although she didn't know exactly what was wrong with her, she roughly had a clue.

Liang Xi Cheng deliberately feigned confusion and asked her earnestly, "How come I didn't know I had a wife? Baby, when you married me, I said that in this life, Liang Xi Cheng would only ever have you as my wife. I've always remembered that."

Yan Liang's heart trembled slightly. He was holding her and saying such things; she couldn't possibly be unmoved. But when she thought of the gossip and rumors about him and Ye Qing, and when she thought that he hadn't visited her even once in the past five months, a wave of resentment welled up inside her. She knew it was a bit dramatic, but she couldn't help but feel a surge of hurt.

She pushed against his chest, her voice choked with emotion, "Really? Weren't you living a carefree life in City A? Weren't you always seen with that Ye Qing? Do you even remember you have a wife like me? You might as well ..."

"Mmm..." Her lips were sealed by his again. Liang Xi Cheng's lips remained curved in a gentle smile as he used the softest kiss to silence the resentment in her throat.

Her breath was swallowed once more; all her struggles were futile in his presence.

When Liang Xi Cheng finally released her, his forehead pressed against hers, his breath coming in short gasps. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "So, you're jealous?"

"…"

Yan Liang's eyes flashed. She didn't want to admit it, but the words that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back by his kiss. His lingering kiss gently landed on the corner of her lips, his deep voice tinged with a hint of desire and huskiness, making it even more seductive, "I once told you, no matter what you hear or see, unless it's confirmed by me, don't believe it. Didn't you remember my words?"

"But I'm happy you're jealous, Yan Liang. You've always had me in your heart, haven't you?"

"Tell me, do you love me?"

"…"

She had kept her eyes downcast and remained silent. When he asked, "Do you love me?" her heart trembled violently. Her small hands, pressed against his chest, clenched tightly, crumpling the collar of his dark gray shirt. Liang Xi Cheng looked down at his chest; his clothes were completely ruined. He reached out and gently took her small hands in his, his thumb slowly stroking the back of her hands.

"I've missed you so much," he said, his low voice close to her ear, his warm breath making every pore on her body open up. "For the past five months, I've missed you terribly, but I know you weren't ready, so I didn't dare come to you. But I know everything you've done in England."

Not showing up, not disturbing—these are probably the last two ways I can love you.

Yan Liang bit her lip, struggling to pull her hand away from his grasp, hiding it behind her back childishly, twisting her neck, still a little temperamental, "... Liar! Don't think I'll believe you just because you say that now. If you really ... missed me, why haven't you contacted me for the past five months? You're just making things up!"

Liang Xi Cheng's eyes flashed, his gaze brightening. He excitedly gripped her chin, not letting her avoid his eyes. "Come on, tell your husband, did you really miss me for those five months?"

"... No."

"You're the little liar!"

Liang Xi Cheng sighed softly, feeling a sense of rebirth. He reached out and hugged the little woman tightly, wishing he could meld her into his very bones. "Missed me? Why didn't you tell me? I thought you weren't ready ... who are we torturing? Not a single day has passed without me thinking of you."

"Yan Liang ... come back. I've been waiting for you to come back."

"..."

"... You're holding me too tight, I can't breathe ... Let go of me ..."

"No, call me 'husband,' then I'll let go."

"..."

***

At the same time, in City A, it was the early hours of the morning.

Ye Qing paced anxiously around the room, holding her phone, constantly checking the screen. About five minutes passed, and still no call came in. Just as she was about to dial, a call came in.

Almost immediately, she pressed the call button. "How is it? Have you found out?"

The respectful male voice on the other end of the line, presumably Ye Qing's subordinate, reported, "Miss Ye, we've checked. Liang Xi Cheng did indeed leave City A last night on a private jet. We asked people there, and he did go to France."

Ye Qing's tightly furrowed brows relaxed. "Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, she breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile slowly appeared on her exquisitely made-up face—he hadn't lied to her. It seemed that her efforts over the years hadn't been in vain. It had been almost five months, hadn't it? Bai Yan Liang was in England, under the protection of Rex, so the people her father sent out always returned empty-handed. Naturally, they didn't dare to be too blatant, after all, there was still Liang Xi Cheng.

Ye Sheng Ming often told her, "Daughter, when you've won over a man, you mustn't leave too many obvious traces."

For Liang Xi Cheng, Bai Yan Liang was already an indelible mark on his heart. If she made too obvious a move, it would likely backfire.

Ye Qing had become smarter and learned to use indirect tactics. She learned to be considerate and understanding, to be a supportive partner in his career. Whatever he wanted, she would do everything she could to get it for him. Therefore, during these five months, while Bai Yan Liang was safe and sound in England, she was no longer able to intrude on their relationship.

This was good.

Ye Qing felt the time was almost ripe. This time, when Liang Xi Cheng left City A, she was startled, but it turned out he had only gone to France. They wouldn't see each other again. So, when he returned, she would have her father talk to him about marriage.

Ye Qing looked at herself in the mirror. This year, she was 26 years old. She was going to marry Liang Xi Cheng.

—She wanted to become Mrs. Liang.

There was a knock on the bedroom door, and Ye Sheng Ming's voice came from outside, affectionately calling her by her nickname, "Are you asleep? Daddy came in to see you."

Ye Qing hurried to the entrance, saying she wasn't asleep yet. Ye Sheng Ming pushed the door open, and Ye Qing ran up to him with a smile, wrapping her arms around his plump waist, "Daddy, I just had someone check, Xi Cheng didn't go to England, he really went to France. Now you should believe him, right?"

"Still up so late, just waiting for me to come back and tell me this? Sigh … This daughter's grown up; she doesn't listen to her father anymore, she listens to that man!" Ye Sheng Ming chuckled, putting his arm around Ye Qing's shoulder and leading her to a sofa. The father and daughter sat down, and Ye Sheng Ming pinched Ye Qing's nose, his tone full of affection. "I know you're worried about Liang Xi Cheng, so I sent people to investigate. This time, he really wasn't lying. It seems that the Liang family in France is planning to invest in a wine base, and he's probably going there for that project."

"I knew it! Xi Cheng is really ... slowly moving closer to me now."

“Liang Xi Cheng is a difficult man to control. Although he hasn't seen Bai Yan Liang in the past five months, I still can't be sure if he's hiding something from us.”

Having navigated the business world for so many years, and knowing what happened with Liang Qi Cheng, Ye Sheng Ming always felt that Liang Xi Cheng couldn't possibly be completely devoted to him.

If it weren't for his precious daughter's insistence on marrying this man, he wouldn't have needed to hold back then, going through such a long and complicated process, ultimately only bringing him under his wing instead of swallowing up the entire Liang family business.

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