Chapter 29: You Said Hug What? Hug the Waist!

The maid spoke softly: “Liking someone means that whatever you do, you’ll think about her. You’ll wonder if what you’re doing will upset her or make her unhappy, or if what you do will make her happy.

“When she praises you, your heart feels as sweet as if you’ve eaten honey. When she scolds you, you feel wronged, as if the whole world has turned against you.

“In your most helpless moments, you think of her. In your happiest moments, you also think of her.

“You feel like a different person, completely unlike your usual self.

“All of this… is liking someone.”

Each sentence felt like a play button being pressed, replaying all those past moments in Xí Xīngyě’s mind like a slideshow.

Clutching the wine glass, Xí Xīngyě didn’t refill it with water this time—he poured himself a drink instead and downed it in one gulp.

Why did everything this maid said match exactly what he was feeling right now?

Could it be…

Impossible!

Suppressing the urge to run away, Xí Xīngyě stood up and glanced at his watch.

“Damn, it’s already eleven-thirty. Let’s all head home for tonight.”

Since the last incident at the entertainment club, it had stopped being a non-stop nightspot, now closing at midnight. Even if the young masters still wanted to play here, there was no chance.

After finishing the remaining drinks on the table, everyone returned home to their wives.

The ten young masters of Beijing were all gathered here tonight, and their wives were chatting energetically in the same group chat.

Though it was called [Beijing’s Ten Young Wives], only eight were in the chat. Not every young master in Beijing had successfully found a wife, after all.

[Liú Jiājiā: Honestly, all this is thanks to Madam Xí! If she hadn’t caused a scene at the entertainment club, the new rule—closing at eleven—wouldn’t exist.]

[Exactly!] another wife chimed in. [My husband usually comes home at three or four in the morning, always drunk, like he married a decoration for the house! Now he’s home on time at eleven!]

Liú Jiājiā added: [See, it’s working now! There’s just ten minutes left until eleven. Mine will definitely be on time, like clockwork, more punctual than the evening news!]

She wasn’t interested in these trivial matters anyway.

Just minutes after muting the group, Shěn Qīngcí tore off her facial mask, ready to wash up and sleep, when her phone dinged again.

[Liú Jiājiā: We really should go to the Xí household together and properly thank that young madam!]

Old Master Xí stayed overnight, and seeing the young couple so affectionate every day, he didn’t want to disturb them further. After packing up, he was ready to leave.

Just as he went downstairs, he saw numerous people coming and going with gifts.

Some faces looked familiar.

Wasn’t that the granddaughter-in-law of the real estate Zheng family?

And the one behind her looked like the wife of the CEO of the National Defense Technology Group?

One after another… these people were all influential!

Old Master Xí, not wanting to mistake them, even stepped forward to confirm.

Sure enough!

“Make sure the gifts are delivered!” a few people peered into the door. “Tell Madam we understand she’s busy today and we’ll visit another day. Make sure the gifts are delivered!”

Old Master Xí called over someone and exchanged glances with the butler.

Both of them exclaimed aloud:

“The Xí family really is saved now!”

That evening, it was time for Shěn Qīngcí to meet Yán Shǒuwàng and the mastermind behind the scheme. She changed into a black long-sleeve top and pants, ready to go out.

Seeing Xí Xīngyě getting into his flashy pink Phantom, Shěn Qīngcí frowned.

“Too flashy. Change the car.”

Driving that out was like showing your ID card—didn’t he want to hide his identity?

“What’s flashy about it? What kind of taste is that?” Xí Xīngyě complained, but still went to the garage and pulled out a new sports car.

The car was entirely green, glaringly bright.

“Better now?” he said proudly.

Shěn Qīngcí remained silent for a full minute, then suggested, “Take me to see your garage.”

No other reason—she just wanted to see it.

Xí Xīngyě instantly got excited, his eyes sparkling. Kicking his long legs, he led Shěn Qīngcí to the garage.

As the garage door slowly opened, he turned his head slightly to show off his sharp jawline, waiting for her praise. “Which one do you like? Tell me! I’ll give it… lend it to you.”

The moment he said it, he cursed himself inside.

Almost offered a car! Xí Xīngyě, don’t be bewitched by that woman! She’s deliberately tempting you!

Shěn Qīngcí glanced at the cars but couldn’t say a word.

This wasn’t a garage.

It was a rainbow convention spilling into rainbow territory!

Not a single car had less than a 100% attention-grabbing factor. Every single one was flashy and eye-catching.

“Forget it, let’s ride my bike,” Shěn Qīngcí decisively pulled Xí Xīngyě, who was still puffed up with pride, over to the sleek black motorcycle.

She swung herself onto it and motioned for Xí Xīngyě to get on.

Xí Xīngyě immediately stared at her, on guard. “You trying to grope me?”

Shěn Qīngcí fumbled in the bag.

Xí Xīngyě said, “Whatever you take out, I won’t agree…”

She pulled out an iron rod and shook it slightly.

“Getting on or not?” she asked.

In a second, he was on the back seat—but his mouth still insisted, “Don’t think I’m scared of you. I’m just letting you!”

“Enough, get ready,” Shěn Qīngcí put down the rod. “Hug me.”

“Hug what?!”

“You said hug what?” Shěn Qīngcí had completely lost patience. “Hug my waist!”