âHmm.â Dongfang Yu responds nonchalantly, but itâs clear heâs expecting a reward from Hai Xiaotang as if heâs done something remarkable.
Hai Xiaotang, however, doesnât catch on to his intentions, and is still in shock. âWhy would you give this to me, and something so extravagant at that?â
âDonât like it?â
âNo, itâs just too expensive, thereâs no needâ¦â
Dongfang Yu is visibly upset by this, and replies casually, âDidnât you think I was going bankrupt? The fact that I can afford to buy you a car should tell you that I still have plenty of money.â
Hai Xiaotang is taken aback, âYou did this just to show me youâre not going bankrupt?â
âHai Xiaotang, can you be any more dense?!â As if everything he says should be taken literally. To prove his financial status, would he really have to go this far?
With that, Hai Xiaotang finally understood his point.
She playfully asks, âSo youâre just giving me a simple gift?â
Dongfang Yu huffs, âWhat else do you think this is for? Youâve always wanted a sports car, to live in a mansion, to buy designer items, and to be a rich manâs wife, havenât you? From now on, Iâll fulfill all your wishes!â
Hai Xiaotang teases, âYouâre being nice to me, huh.â
Dongfang Yu pinches her cheek, absolutely smitten, âIf Iâm not nice to you, who should I be nice to?â
âI thought you were mad at me.â
âYouâre the one who was intentionally making me angry!ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âClearly, youâre just too stubborn.â
âIâm in it for the long haul. Once I marry someone, Iâll never regret it!â
âPffâ¦â Hai Xiaotang couldnât help but laugh, heart overwhelmed by sweetness.
She tightly holds his hand, smiling and says, âI will also, from this day forward, remain committed to you.â
A smile spreads across Dongfang Yuâs eyes, and his voice softens, âRemember what you said today. Dare to go back on your words, and Iâll teach you a lesson you wonât forget!â
Hai Xiaotang thinks for a moment and solemnly replies, âIf you do not abandon me, I will not forsake you!â
Dongfang Yuâs eyes darkenâ
He then leans in and passionately, excitedly kisses her on the lips!
As their lips interlock, Hai Xiaotang hears Dongfang Yu murmur in endless affection, âHai Xiaotang, in this life, I Dongfang Yu, will never abandon youâ¦â
â¦
Qiao Ning had been away for a while assisting her mentor on an out-of-town project.
Only when Hai Xiaotang had been hospitalized for a week did she rush back to see her.
Even before entering the hospital room, Qiao Ning could hear Hai Xiaotangâs complaints, âDongfang Yu, enough is enough! If you keep this up, Iâm going to ignore you!â
Dongfang Yu fumes back, âHai Xiaotang, youâre truly ungrateful! Who knew a woman could be so unappreciative!â
âIâm ungrateful? Itâs clear that youâve gone too farâ¦â
Startled by their quarrelling, Qiao Ning freezes at the door, hesitant to enter.
She hadnât expected to walk into an argument.
As Qiao Ning debates whether or not she should step in and intervene, Hai Xiaotang spots her.
âQiao Ning, youâre finally here!â Hai Xiaotangâs previously furious expression instantly blossoms into a smile.
Qiao Ning walks in, acting as if nothing is wrong, âXiaotang, Iâm sorry Iâm late. How are you now, has your condition improved?â
âMuch better, donât worry. Iâm fine now.â And with that, Hai Xiaotang glances over at Dongfang Yu and huffs, âMy friendâs here, shouldnât you leave?â
Dongfang Yuâs face darkens even more, âYou want me to leave?â
âYes, I need to talk privately with Qiao Ning. Do you want to listen in on that too?â
âAs if I care!â With a cold laugh, Dongfang Yu storms out of the room.