Chapter 1691: I’ll Protect You (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Zhou Zimo shot Su Chen a disdainful glance before he looked away and quietly lowered his head to pour the wine.
Mu Yuchen lowered his head and smiled while Qi Lei peeled the prawns himself.
“What do you need to pay attention to when you give the betrothal gifts?”
Qi Lei suddenly asked after they finished eating.
“I told you that your meal wouldn’t be that simple!”
When Qi Lei said this, Su Chen instantly smiled and turned to look at Mu Yuchen with a victorious smile.
Mu Yuchen’s handsome brows raised as he looked at Qi Lei meaningfully.
“Don’t all look at me like that. I’m just asking casually. If you don’t want to answer, then no need to.”
A wicked smile flashed across Qi Lei’s lips as he shrugged nonchalantly.
“You know how to retreat in order to advance too?”
Su Chen saw through Qi Lei’s thoughts at a glance.
“Actually, there’s no secret. Isn’t it just like that? Look at what kind of person your father-in-law is. If you apply the right medicine, it shouldn’t be a big problem.”
“You said things without saying anything, I’m not counting on you anymore.”
Qi Lei glanced at Su Chen, then his gaze stopped on Mu Yuchen.
Mu Yuchen seemed much more relaxed. His dark eyes looked at Qi lei for a while before he asked, “You didn’t prepare yourself?”
“I can’t hide things from you,” replied Qi Lei.
“I know that Song Siting isn’t a very easy person to deal with. Can’t you get past her?”
A wise light flashed in Mu Yuchen’s eyes as he looked at Qi Lei with interest.
“It’s not impossible, just not that friendly. Forget it, it’s over. Drink!”
Qi Lei took a breath and poured the wine again.
…
It was a little late when they left Zhou Zimo’s house.
Dongfang Liuyun had said to Qi Lei that she would come home very late, so when Qi Lei came home, he did not see Dongfang Liuyun’s figure. He gave it some thought and decided to cook her some supper.
The supper had just been cooked when he heard the sound of a car stop outside. Qi Lei served the fragrant porridge and prepared a bowl before walking out.
Just as he placed the porridge on the dining table, he heard the sound of the door opening. He looked up and saw Dongfang Liuyun walking in.
“Why aren’t you resting at this time of night? It’s almost twelve.”
Dongfang Liuyun’s calm voice was heard. Her bright eyes glanced at the wall clock on the opposite wall. The clock was almost pointing to midnight.
“When have I ever slept by midnight? I’ve prepared supper for you. Eat some.”
Qi Lei was considerate enough to help her fill half a bowl and move it to the opposite seat.
Dongfang Liuyun paused for a moment and put down the briefcase in her hand. She took off her coat and washed her hands before walking over. She looked at the porridge and was a little surprised, “Tremella Lotus Seeds? You’re quite energetic doing all this at night, you’re being suspicious. Tell me, where did you fool around tonight? I can smell the scent of wine as I walk past. Seafood feast, wine, top-grade wine. The vintage isn’t bad. You’re quite good at enjoying life’s pleasures.”
Qi Lei was stunned for a moment when Dongfang Liuyun said this. He only came back to his senses after a moment. He quickly sniffed himself and said in surprise, “Really? Why can’t I smell It?”
“If you find out how, how can I catch you cheating if you cheat in the future?”
Dongfang Liuyun smiled mysteriously at him before picking up the porridge and eating it slowly.
“I don’t think there’s anyone more beautiful and charming than you who’ll be enough to make me cheat.”
Qi Lei squinted at her for a while before saying this. As he said this, he reached out and took out a cigarette from the packet beside him. He lit it casually and took a drag.
Upon hearing that, Dongfang Liuyun took two sips before she slowly looked up at him. She thought for a moment before she said calmly, “No, in this world, there’s no comparison between people. Just because you think I’m good, others might not think so. I hope that what you can see now is all my faults instead. You should know that from the day I married you, I’ve never tried to hide the real Dongfang Liuyun
“You’re the real Dongfang Liuyun, and I’m the real Qi Lei. I know what you’re trying to say. I’ve heard people say that many couples get along the same way. There will always be a period of fatigue when they get along with each other. After being together for a long time, the flaws between two people will be more and more exposed. Some of the strengths that I thought were strengths will become weaknesses.”
Before Dongfang Liuyun could finish, Qi Lei cut her off.
In the faint clouds, when Dongfang Liuyun looked at him, she suddenly felt that his gaze was much deeper than before. That depth made her feel slightly pressured.
“Dongfang Liuyun, I finally understand now. Do you feel… guilty towards me?”
When Qi Lei said this, he looked at her with a fixed gaze. He did not want to miss the slightest change in her expression.
Dongfang Liuyun paused and looked at him for a long time. After a long while, she retracted her gaze and lowered her eyes. She nodded without denying it—
“Yes, I admit that I have strong motives, this is very unfair to you. And the marriage principle that I have always adhered to does not allow me to have such a strong motives. I have taken advantage of you. I have the suspicion of dragging you down with me. We have always been very good allies, good partners, and friends. Take this South River Project as an example. I am actually not that confident about the future. I am a little afraid that I will mistreat you. I am more worried that I will let you gamble your life this time and bet on the wrong treasure.”
As Dongfang Liuyun spoke, she took a deep breath and turned her head away. Without looking at him, she blinked her strange eyes.
As Qi Lei listened, a smile appeared on his handsome face. That smile looked very gentle. He thought about it for a moment before his large hand suddenly could not help but reach out to grab her slightly cold hand on the table, the deep voice sounded very emotional—
“It’s okay. I’m willing. If that’s really the case, then it must be because I’ve lived terribly before and G.o.d is punishing me. If it’s not, then G.o.d is looking out for me. Either way, I’m very happy now. Compared to the past 30 years, this period of time is truly a happy time.”
She suddenly smiled and patted the back of his hand with her other hand. “You sound so pitiful. Don’t try to change the topic, where did you go to fool around tonight?”
Then, she retracted her hand and continued eating her food.
The gloomy atmosphere just now was instantly swept away. Qi Lei raised his brows and explained honestly, “I didn’t fool around. I was just having dinner with Mu Yuchen and the others at Zhou Zimo’s house.”