Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 225

Chapter 225 : Kiss me.

Ning Zhi Yuan felt that in Liang Xi Cheng's eyes, he would always be a loser with no status.

His former woman was now Liang Xi Cheng's woman, and in the future, he would have to call her "sister-in-law" with a cold indifference. Sometimes, he thought his life was incredibly ironic, but it was too late to resist.

He had a sliver of self-awareness; what could he possibly resist?

After everything he'd been through, even his child was so grown up now. His life was essentially sealed.

“… I don’t need two minutes, I just need …”

Ning Zhi Yuan was still somewhat resentful of Liang Xi Cheng, this was just a man’s pride at play, but before he could finish his attempt to save face, Liang Xi Cheng frowned, raised his wrist, and held up his watch in front of him, raising an eyebrow—

“You have one minute.”

“…”

Ning Zhi Yuan knew that Liang Xi Cheng had always disliked him, just as he himself resented him, but some things, if not said now, might never have another chance to be said.

He took a deep breath and, without further ado, said directly, "... I know you were the one who made me leave City A a year ago, but I also know I'm no match for you, I can't resist you. I was going to marry Yan Liang back then, and that mistake was my own, leading to this situation. Liang Xi Cheng—actually, I've never truly believed you were sincere towards Yan Liang. During the time you were with her, you caused her so much pain. I'm not a good man either, but can you honestly say you are?"

"However, I can't deny that you did change her, changed her a lot. A woman willing to change for a man tells everyone else she loves you. I'm still resentful, but things have already come to this point ... I don't mean anything by it, I just hope that this time you can treat her well and not hurt her anymore ..."

"... She's actually a very stubborn woman. She can't bear even the slightest betrayal from the person she loves. To be honest, when I found out you and Ye Qing got married, I really thought that was it. She couldn't possibly forgive you because you abandoned her. She's not the type of woman to go back to an ex. But I underestimated her feelings for you. To be honest, I'm really jealous of you. I was with Yan Liang for so many years, and she never gave me such intense feelings, but she gave you everything she had. You should be content."

"... If you truly love her, never let her shed another tear in this lifetime."

Liang Xicheng's thin lips were slightly pursed. His delicate features showed no emotional fluctuation. When the hands of his watch crossed 12, he raised an eyebrow. "Perfect timing."

Ning Zhi Yuan, “…”

The driver quickly drove off. Ning Zhi Yuan stood alone in the garden, watching the taillights disappear rapidly from his sight. His adam's apple bobbed, and he slowly placed his hand on his heart, still feeling a pang of pain.

Actually, he had truly loved Bai Yan Liang, but he also admitted that he hadn't resisted Liang Jing Shan's temptation. Now, he couldn't blame anyone.

In the future, he would see Bai Yan Liang again, but … he would ridiculously call her "Sister-in-law."

“… Mama, Mama …”

Under a sycamore tree not far away, a slender woman held a little boy, less than a year old, humming "Mama." The pronunciation wasn't very clear, but the baby's voice was sweet and adorable.

Liang Jing Shan reached out and grasped her son's chubby little hand, her eyes cold.

She had always known that the man beside her still harbored feelings for Bai Yan Liang. Yet, for the past six months, she had tried so hard to play the role of a wife. Even after he ran away from their marriage and abandoned her, she still gave birth to his son—a son bearing the Ning surname, to carry on the Ning family line. But what had he given her in return?

Liang Jing Shan felt resentful. She had been very calm; as long as Ning Zhi Yuan stayed by her side, she would turn a blind eye to Bai Yan Liang. But did he still have feelings for her?

"... Waaah, it hurts ... Waaah ..."

Dong Dong suddenly cried out due to a loss of control. Liang Jing Shan then realized she was gripping her son's hand too tightly. She quickly let go, afraid that her son's cries would be heard by the man nearby, and carried Dong Dong quickly through the front door.

***

At 8 PM, Liang Xi Cheng arrived at the hotel where he had arranged to meet Ye Sheng Ming.

Ye Sheng Ming was in a private room. The hotel manager personally led Liang Xi Cheng up, with Guan Jiu following behind. At the door, Liang Xi Cheng took the draft divorce agreement from Guan Jiu, holding it between two fingers, and said to Guan Jiu, "Wait for me at the door. It won't take long."

Guan Jiu said "Yes," and Liang Xi Cheng pushed open the door and went inside.

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, Ye Sheng Ming heard the door open and footsteps approaching. He slowly turned around and saw Liang Xi Cheng toss the divorce papers onto the table. He lowered his eyes and heard the man's deep voice, cutting to the chase, "I think your purpose in wanting to see me is simple: you want me to let you off the hook. It's not impossible, but I don't really want your empire, Ye Sheng Ming. You can keep it. Anyway, Ye Qing and I have known each other since childhood. Prepare a way out for her, use that money to take care of her for the rest of her life. I believe she can still live comfortably."

He pointed to the divorce papers on the table. Liang Xi Cheng, his voice calm, said, "This is the divorce agreement. I've already signed it. After Ye Qing signs it, have someone deliver it to me. On the day of the official divorce, hand over the master tape containing my father's information. I will return all the evidence concerning Ye Qing to you and your daughter. I will also have the rumors circulating outside dealt with."

Liang Xi Cheng's slender fingers gently traced the agreement, slowly brushing over it, and finally said, "Actually, it's just signing two words, a very simple matter. I've already compromised. I hope you'll consider yourselves careful."

After he finished speaking, without waiting for Ye Sheng Ming to say anything, he turned to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Ye Sheng Ming spoke up only then. He frowned, looking at the man's tall back, and asked only one question, "Xi Cheng, I'll ask you one last time, are you absolutely determined to divorce Qing'er?"

Liang Xi Cheng didn't even bother to reply. Sometimes people are like that; they always feel that everything they do is justified, even things that are morally reprehensible. They think it's no big deal because they believe in self-preservation, so they can act recklessly and without restraint. With money and power, they think they can control everything. What do human lives matter? Worthless lives, as insignificant as ants.

It's truly laughable.

Ye Sheng Ming is that kind of person. He doesn't think there's anything wrong with him, doesn't think there's anything wrong with how he raises his daughter. Now he even has the nerve to ask him if this is really necessary.

Liang Xi Cheng's hand gripped the doorknob. Just as he turned it, Ye Sheng Ming's restrained voice came from behind him again, "... Fine, once you walk out of this room today, don't regret your decision. Liang Xi Cheng, you must remember the harm you caused my darling!"

Ye Sheng Ming didn't speak too harshly, but Liang Xi Cheng remained wary. However, the current bloodshed in City A was mainly due to the power struggle between the Liang and Ye families, so Liang Xi Cheng believed Ye Sheng Ming wouldn't have the energy to do anything else at this time. Given Ye Qing's current condition, he dared not act rashly.

Although he thought this way, Liang Xi Cheng still informed Zhuo Hui in City C, asking him to take good care of Yan Liang, just in case something happened.

***

These past few days, Yan Liang has been in City C, working on a new project. She's personally handling all the design sketches. Liang Xi Cheng has been urging her to come to City A, but she can't leave. For the past two weeks, they've been communicating via phone. Occasionally, they'll video chat online at night. Often, during those times, Liang Xi Cheng becomes somewhat uncontrollable, wishing she were right in front of him, ready to devour her whole.

And yet, when Yan Liang video chats with him at night, she's dressed very lightly. Since City C is already entering early summer, Yan Liang, after showering, only wears a loose-fitting V-neck nightgown. As she's drawing, half-dry black hair slips down from her ears, and she brushes it aside. With each movement, the softness of her chest seems to sway in front of the camera.

This was the most agonizing time for Liang Xi Cheng. Every time he saw such a scene, the intense yet tender visual impact made him lose control—

"... You did this on purpose!"

Yan Liang's mind was entirely on the design drawings. She only had a few days left to finish them. Because the design was quite complex, and the boss was extremely picky, he wanted her to have someone show him every corner she designed, and to make immediate changes if there were any problems. This project was already quite difficult, and Zhuo Hui had specifically approached her about it, asking if she could decline the offer if she didn't want to do it. However, Yan Liang felt she couldn't be selective about projects based on her status, so she accepted the job directly.

A week had already passed, and the design drawings were only a third complete. Yan Liang had been working day and night to finish them. Liang Xi Cheng knew this, but she wouldn't let him interfere.

Therefore, Liang Xi Cheng can only chat with her at home in the evenings when she's working on her designs. This was a request he made himself; he wanted to watch her work, and that feeling gave him peace of mind.

Yan Liang gave a soft "hmm," listlessly looking up at the man on the other end of the line. "What?"

Liang Xi Cheng's gaze deepened, his voice slightly hoarse. "... I want you, what should I do?"

Yan Liang, "…"

Her pen paused, a blush creeping across her face before she frowned. "... If you keep doing this, I'll turn off the video!"

"Okay, I won't."

The man immediately obeyed. Seeing that it was getting late, he urged her to rest. "Let's do it tomorrow. It's really ridiculous. Why should my wife, Liang Xi Cheng's wife, work so hard for him? Go and rest."

Yan Liang listened to his domineering tone, which also held a hint of doting affection and childlike tenderness. She chuckled, looking at the man in the video. She reached out, her slender fingertips gently tracing his features, her voice exceptionally gentle, "... I'm not your wife yet. I'm your ex-wife now, Chairman Liang."

"…"

"Alright, I know. I'm going to rest now. You should rest early too. Have you dealt with the issues at Liang's Group?"

"Almost. There's an important board meeting tomorrow, but after the meeting I'll go to City C. I've basically resolved the issues at home. I'll have a good talk with your mother when I get there, okay?"

Yan Liang nodded. "Then I'll turn off the computer."

"Give me a kiss."

"…"

"Baby …"

Yan Liang thought to herself, "Why is this man so clingy?" But deep down, she felt a sweet warmth, though she was too embarrassed to kiss him in front of the computer screen—it was so unhygienic! Her face flushed slightly, and she muttered, "... I'll let you kiss me when you come."

Liang Xi Cheng's eyes lit up, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. "Really? You said it yourself. Don't regret it later. I want to kiss your whole body, every single place."

"…"

Yan Liang glared at him, said, "I'm closing it," and shut the laptop.

She buried herself in drawing and painting for a while longer before stretching, getting up, and going to the kitchen to drink a glass of milk Qin Mu Hua had prepared beforehand, preparing to rest.

When she reached her room, she felt a strange nausea in her stomach, a churning sensation rising up, causing her to lose control and rush to the bathroom in a panic—

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