Chapter 139 Liu Group

Chapter 139: Chapter 139 Liu GroupSeeing Ye Xuan really about to leave, Lin Tong suddenly panicked.

She had only intended to scare him, to teach Ye Xuan a lesson, not really to drive him away.

If only Ye Xuan would beg her again, saying things like "Wife, I was wrong, I promise not to act recklessly anymore," she would reluctantly forgive him.

But unexpectedly, Ye Xuan really was about to leave, and he had even said those heartbreaking words just now, leaving Lin Tong somewhat at a loss.

This wasn’t how her script was supposed to go!

"Ye Xuan, stop right there!"

Seeing Ye Xuan already at the door, Lin Tong quickly stood up and shouted anxiously.

Ye Xuan stopped in his tracks, not turning his head, and said bitterly, "Wife... no, CEO Lin, are you afraid I’ll bother you again in the future? Don’t worry. I, Ye Xuan, have my pride. We’ll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau right away, and after the divorce, there will be no relationship between us. I’ll disappear from your life... cough, cough!"

Ye Xuan displayed a heartbroken expression, pounding his chest and letting out a sound of anguished coughing.

"Ye Xuan, you’ve misunderstood..." Lin Tong hurriedly said.

"After everything you just said, you still want to drive me away. What is there to misunderstand?"

Ye Xuan shook his head, his expression gloomy.

Had his words just now truly hurt his heart?

Lin Tong couldn’t keep up her aloof demeanor anymore, she ran to the door and grabbed Ye Xuan, pleading earnestly, "Ye Xuan, listen to me, I... I was just trying to scare you, I didn’t really mean to drive you away."

Hearing Lin Tong’s words, a flicker of brightness passed through Ye Xuan’s eyes but quickly dimmed as he protested disheartenedly, "CEO Lin, don’t comfort me. You already called me a jerk, you must really dislike me. You never truly saw me as your husband. Perhaps you only want to keep me around now because I’m still of some use, to use me as a shield against your father. Once you’ve used me up, you’ll surely kick me to the curb. I, Ye Xuan, am well aware of this, so I’m leaving now, sparing you the effort."

Saying this, Ye Xuan pulled his hand away from her and headed for the door again.

"Ye Xuan, come back."

Lin Tong dashed to the door, blocking Ye Xuan, "I, Lin Tong, have never looked down on you. I admit, when I first married you, I indeed used you as a shield, but after so many days together, I’ve actually come to accept you..."

At this moment, Lin Tong couldn’t be bothered with being shy, and like someone confessing for the first time, she said, "Every day you bring me breakfast, give me massages when I’m tired, making me feel the warmth of home. In my eyes, you are a man of charm and capability, and I believe you can give me happiness."

Lin Tong looked at Ye Xuan with sincere eyes, "Ye Xuan, I truly, genuinely want to develop a real relationship with you. Who says you can’t marry first and fall in love later? You are my man, and I won’t kick you to the curb."

She had never spoken to a man like this before; her cheeks were flushed red, yet her gaze was resolutely fixed on Ye Xuan.

"CEO Lin, you city folks say one thing and do another; I don’t know if what you’re saying is even true."

"Ye Xuan, I promise you, every word I say comes from my heart." Lin Tong said earnestly.

"But I still find it hard to believe."

Ye Xuan shook his head like a bobbing drum.

"So... what would it take for you to believe me?"

Ye Xuan glanced at Lin Tong, a mischievous gleam in his eye, "Unless... unless you call me ’husband’ again, and give me a kiss of love."

What?

Call him "husband" and take the initiative to kiss him?

Lin Tong immediately panicked.

It was one thing to be proactive, but she had never initiated a kiss before!

"Looks like I was too hopeful. You still look down on me, so I better leave," Ye Xuan sighed despondently and started to walk past Lin Tong towards the door.

"Husband, don’t go..."

In a rush of panic, the word ’husband’ slipped out from Lin Tong’s mouth. Then, she instinctively wrapped her arms around Ye Xuan’s neck, puckered her rosy little lips, and planted a kiss on his lips.

This was the first time Lin Tong had ever kissed Ye Xuan voluntarily.

Feeling those infinitely soft lips by his own, Ye Xuan almost burst with happiness!

Snickering, "Little girl, do you really think you can compete with me with such little experience?"

Not knowing that his acting skills were Oscar-worthy, Ye Xuan smirked inwardly, satisfied that he had managed to provoke Lin Tong into kissing him.

Lin Tong, in her urgency, had kissed Ye Xuan without thinking and now, feeling a blush of shame heat her face, she swiftly withdrew her lips.

It was rare for Lin Tong, usually so reserved, to initiate a kiss. Ye Xuan had planned to savor it more, but it ended too soon, leaving him somewhat disappointed.

However, he decided to quit while he was ahead. Otherwise, if Lin Tong saw through his ruse, the cool beauty might truly lose her temper.

"Hehe, my dear wife, now I believe you," Ye Xuan said with a lick of his lips and a grin.

Lin Tong’s cheeks flushed, and she glared fiercely at Ye Xuan with her beautiful phoenix eyes. With her cleverness, it wasn’t hard to guess that there was a scheme behind his actions.

How could such a thick-skinned guy be hurt by a few words from her?

Leaving such a beautiful wife like her unappreciated wasn’t really in this playboy’s nature.

"Only this time, no exceptions. Did you hear?"

Lin Tong raised her clenched fist and lightly punched Ye Xuan’s chest, her tone soft, the exchange almost resembling flirtatious banter between lovers.

"I’ll listen to you, my wife," Ye Xuan chuckled and nodded.

"As long as you listen. Ye Xuan, remember, we are married now. You are my husband, Lin Tong. How could I look down on you?"

Lin Tong’s words were gentle, "You might think I’m acting aloof or putting on airs, but really, I just want you to truly respect me when we’re together. Not just keep thinking about my body. Otherwise, you just come across as a jerk who toys with women. Do you understand?"

Ye Xuan nodded quickly, replying seriously, "Don’t worry, wife. I’ll respect you more from now on. I won’t touch you without your consent."

Lin Tong stepped forward, adjusted Ye Xuan’s collar, and sighed, "With the mess you’ve made today, we’ll definitely lose the chance to attend tonight’s gala. You’ve handled that butler Zhu so badly. Although he’s just a butler, he’s with Liu Group. You can’t strike the dog without considering its owner. Offending Liu Group will only make things tougher for Eastern Group."

"Liu Group?"

Ye Xuan asked with interest.

Lin Tong explained, "Liu Group is the leading business empire in East Sea City, with countless assets under its name, far surpassing Huating Group. Their headquarters are in Jianghai Province, ruling the entire Jianghai Region. This charity gala is initiated by Liu Group."

With a bitter smile, Lin Tong added, "You hit their man. Liu Group won’t let this go. Clean yourself up and come with me to apologize to them."