He took a glance at Pan Zhaodi, who was standing outside the door, and then at Jia Xiaoqian, who was standing by the side. Finally, he thought of the banker who was going to be arriving at his home soon.

At that moment, a thought went through his mind. If I were to tell Chu Xia that theyre in my villa because of work, would she believe me?

At that thought, Su Yang suddenly realized something. Hang on Chu Xia didnt say that shes coming to the villa!

I must be worrying for nothing!

Hence, Su Yang answered the phone and said, Hello? Chu Xia? Whats the matter?

Chu Xias voice came from the other end of the phone, Su Yang Are you home? I want to see you.

Su Yang was speechless.

I didnt have [Absolute Verbal Contract] activated when I said that just now, did I?

Yet, speaking of the Devil.

On the other hand, Chu Xia was very happy that day, not because Su Yang was earning money recently, but because her best friend had recently returned to Shanghai and the two of them went shopping together.

Before that, she put on a pretty dress and some light makeup. After that, Chu Xia stepped on her favorite white shoes and happily went out to meet her best friend.

When the best friends met, they knew that they had missed each other very much. The two girls held hands as they ate, shopped and played together. As a result, they played happily for the entire morning. In the afternoon, after they were tired of shopping, Chu Xia suggested that they go to a cafe for afternoon tea.

On the way to the coffee shop, her best friend received a call and said a few words. Chu Xia curiously asked who it was, but her best friend did not explain. Instead, she mysteriously said that she wanted to give Chu Xia a surprise.

Thus, Chu Xias face was filled with curiosity since she didnt know what her best friend was up to.

Then, the two arrived at the caf that they frequented and sat down before they ordered a cup of coffee each. They chatted as they drank after that.

Perhaps because they had not seen each other for so long, the two had so much to talk about.

After chatting for more than an hour, Chu Xia looked at the time and suggested that they continue shopping.

Of course, her best friend agreed readily. It was as if no matter how old women are, they would never be able to resist the temptation of going out shopping.

Hence, she called the waiter over and paid the bill. After that Chu Xia picked up her bag and took out her lipstick to touch up on her makeup that had been ruined from drinking coffee. Although she was naturally beautiful, her skin was too pale, so she needed lipstick to enhance her skin complexion.

After applying her lipstick, Chu Xia looked up at her best friend, who did not have to touch up her makeup. Instead, she supported her head with both hands and looked at her adorably.

If Su Yang was the one being stared at, he would have blushed.

But, Chu Xia? She was an angel who had been beautiful since she was young. Thus, she was already used to her best friends infatuated expression, so as she put her lipstick into her bag, she tilted her face to one side, blinked and said with a bright smile, Arent I pretty? Am I still that beautiful naturally?

The two of them were obviously on good terms, and her best friend did not think that she was being narcissistic. She even smiled and nodded. Of course. Youre the most beautiful, Chu Xia.

Chu Xia happily raised her black hair and smiled until she revealed 11 white and neat teeth. Her eyes were sparkling as if it could make Bling, Bling noises, plus she was extremely beautiful.

After laughing, her gaze landed on her best friends lips. Only then did she realize that her best friend had not touched up her makeup, so she asked curiously, Eh? Why havent you touched up on your lipstick?

Her best friend avoided her gaze, coughed lightly and said, Because even if I do, itll still get rubbed off, so Id rather not.

Chu Xia was speechless?

Rubbed off?

What does she mean by that?

Just as Chu Xias face was filled with question marks, a tall boy pushed open the door and walked in.

After walking in, he raised his head and looked around. His happy gaze landed on Chu Xias best friend. Then, he walked over with a smile and lowered his head to kiss her.

Her best friend was used to this, so she closed her eyes and kissed him.

Thus, Chu Xias little mouth fell open, petrified

Looking at her originally single best friend and this guy hugging and kissing, Chu Xias mind echoed with her best friends words, Because if I touch it up, itll still get rubbed off

Rubbed off

So thats what she meant

At that thought, Chu Xia couldnt help but recall how smug shed been about how beautiful she was naturally. And while her best friend Wasnt as pretty as she was, shed already had a boyfriend without Chu Xia even knowing

Hence, she felt like there was a voice echoing in her ears. Shes so pretty, but shes still single

Chu Xia was speechless and felt as if the entire sky had darkened

We agreed to be each others support, yet you secretly found a wild man!

Then, her best friend told Chu Xia that before she returned to Shanghai, she fell in love with the guy in front of her. However, it was just an online relationship. After she came back, the two of them met and felt that they were very compatible, so they got together.

This date with Chu Xia was also to show her boyfriend to Chu Xia so that Chu Xia could give her blessings.

Then, Chu Xia looked at the sweet couple and didnt want to give her blessings because she felt as if she was being fed with lemons. Its as if Im sitting under a lemon tree and eating a lemon! It feels so sour

I also want to be in a sweet relationship

For the rest of the day, the two of them went on a date with another new person. Although she was not used to it, Chu Xia could only accept the fact that her best friend had suddenly turned from a single woman to a woman showing off her love.

Thus, the day passed by quickly. After their date, Chu Xia hailed a cab and headed home. Although the lights illuminated the entire street, Chu Xia still felt lonely. I kind of miss Su Yang now

In fact, Chu Xia was a person of action and knew she had to contact Su Yang after thinking about it. Therefore, she took out the glass phone that Su Yang gave her and called him.

Du Du Du

The phone rang for a longer time than before.

Just when Chu Xia thought that Su Yang was busy and was about to hang up, the call got answered.

Hello? Chu Xia, whats the matter?

Listening to the familiar and gentle voice on the other end of the phone, Chu Xia felt her nose sting. She tried her best to control her emotions and said, Su Yang are you home right now? I want to see you.

On the other end of the phone, Su Yang was stunned for a moment as he seemed to be hesitating.

After a while, Su Yang said, Yes, Im home. Come over then.

Alright, thank you, Chu Xia said and hung up. Then, she told the driver her new address

Even though he could only see the mood of the person in front of him, Su Yang was not a fool. He could sense Chu Xias abnormal mood on the other end of the phone. Therefore, even though he felt that the situation was dangerous, he still agreed to Chu Xias request.

But after hanging up, Su Yang regretted it. Why did I let her come here? Couldnt I have gone out to meet her instead? Im such a fool!

While cursing himself for being silly, Su Yang contacted Bingqing and asked her where she was because he wanted her to chat with her new assistant, Jia Xiaoqian.

However, Tong Bingqing said she had already arrived.

Su Yang was speechless.

Fine, so be it. At most, Ill have the two of them chat in Mrs. Zhaos house in the backyard. As long as they dont come out to disturb Chu Xia and I, itd be fine.

Just as he was thinking about that, the guard called. Su Yang explained the situation and Tong Bingqing was soon brought to the villa by the guard.

Thus, Su Yang asked his assistant, Jia Xiaoqian, to receive them while he summoned Little Monster Beans to tidy up the villa.

Soon, Chu Xia arrived.

In the past, the security guard knew Chu Xia and would always let her in directly. However, Su Yang had just had a woman visiting. Then, at such a sensitive time, Chu Xia had arrived as well. Thus, the security guards mind automatically came up with a wild imagination of an adulterer being caught red-handed!

Hence, he ignored Chu Xias natural charisma and insisted on calling Su Yang.

Chu Xia did not suspect that there was anything wrong with it and only thought that the neighborhood might have become a little more strict recently

Soon, the call went through and with Su Yangs approval, the guard sent Chu Xia to Su Yangs villa.

Then, the door opened and Su Yang was waiting for Chu Xia.

Hence, the two smiled at each other and there seemed to be something in their eyes that they did not have for the others.

Looking at the two of them being lovey-dovey with each other, the security guard who knew the inside story rolled his eyes.

After that, Su Yang brought Chu Xia to the villa, switched on the television and took out a few plates of fruits. As he passed them to Chu Xia, he asked, Why did you suddenly want to come to my place today?

Chu Xia whined, What? Cant I come? Dont tell me that Youre hiding a mistress in your house right now?

Su Yang was speechless and for some reason, he felt a little guilty!

No Im just curious, he said.

The two of them sat on the sofa. Chu Xia sat down beside Su Yang and leaned against him gently. She whispered, Su Yang Do you feel lonely living by yourself?

Huh? Su Yang was confused. Im alright, I feel comfortable being alone since I dont have to worry about others and I can do whatever I want.

Chu Xia was speechless.

Su Yangs like a stone in a privy Hes completely ignorant!

Youre living freely right now! But, are you planning to be alone forever?!

Grrr!

Hence, she decided to make her hint more obvious and sat up straight as looked at Su Yang. She tried her best to speak in a gentle tone, Su Yang Look, our nicknames are always weird and not fixed. One moment, its Ms. Group Secretary and the next moment, its Sister Chu Xia. Cant we have a fixed nickname?

Su Yang pondered for a moment. Then, how do you want to fix it then?

Chu Xia pointed to herself and hinted, For example, wouldnt it make me seem too young if you just call me sister?

Su Yang nodded.

Chu Xia continued to hint, Then, wouldnt it make me seem too old if you call me auntie?

Su Yang nodded.

Chu Xia asked, Is it wrong to call me Daddy?

Su Yang was speechless.

Are you trying to take advantage of me?!

Yeah Thats true.

Chu Xias face was filled with longing. Then think about it carefully. What else can you call me?

Su Yang began to ponder

Chu Xia waved her hand and tried her best to hint, Its a common word. A common nickname for girls Think about it.

Su Yang raised his head and looked at her in disdain. You You cant possibly be asking me to call you Mummy, can you?

Chu Xia was speechless.

Mum My

Id never have imagined that Su Yang would be able to come up with such a nickname! I feel like Im about to go crazy!

This man is usually so smart! Why is he so silly now?!

Calling a girl Mummy?! Whats he thinking?!

Is he pretending?

Ahhhhhhh! (

Chu Xia felt like she was going crazy! Roaring! Plus, she imagined as if she was stabbing him with a knife!

One stab, another stab, and another one!

After she was done, Chu Xia took a few deep breaths and comforted herself internally. Relax, dont get angry. I chose him, hes the one I choose, so I have to persevere no matter how straight he is

At that thought, she forced a cute smile and said to Su Yang, Su Yang, I really want to slap your girlfriend!

Su Yang was stunned. Why would you hit my girlfriend? Hold on I dont have a girlfriend.

When Chu Xia heard the first half of Su Yangs sentence, she was still shocked. When she heard the latter half, she finally felt relieved. Then, she raised her hand and gently patted her face. Ouch! Dont you have a girlfriend now?

Chu Xias face turned red when she said this. She felt that she was too shameless. This is no longer a hint, this is a clear indication!

Su Yang must have understood it this time, right?

At that thought, She looked at Su Yang expectantly, hoping that he would give her an answer.

Then She heard Su Yang say, Chu Xia I dont like weak women.

Chu Xia was speechless as she gulped and hesitated. Then, she closed her eyes and raised her hand to slap herself.

As her hand raised, she swung it at herself again and time seemed to have passed very slowly at that moment.

Chu Xia, who had her eyes closed, thought about many things then. Su Yangs pretending, he clearly knows whats happening, but he just doesnt want to agree.

I feel like a fool, a fool without dignity.

I feel like Im a side chick whos waiting for her man to call upon, which is never going to end well.

Even though she really liked Su Yang, she felt as if her heart was being pricked by a needle. It hurt.

However, even though it hurt her and made her lose her dignity, she felt that no matter what, she had to come to a conclusion for this

Even if she left this place crying, she had to know how Su Yang felt about her.

I cant escape anymore! I cant give Su Yang the chance to escape either!

Su Yang, I love you!

Those few seconds passed very slowly, but very quickly at the same time. The wind howled, and Chu Xia felt like the slap was about to land heavily on her face. In fact, she could almost feel the burning pain

At that critical moment, a warm arm blocked her face.

With a Pa!, a crisp sound rang. Then, Chu Xia opened her eyes in shock and saw that Su Yang had used his arm blocking her face, thus receiving a solid slap from her.

Hence, Chu Xias eyes reddened as she looked at Su Yang in a daze.

However, Su Yang looked at her with a smile on his face. You actually slapped, plus heavily for that matter.

Then, tears welled up in Chu Xias eyes. She didnt know if she was feeling sorry for herself or for Su Yang. Hence, she choked a little and said, You were the one who said that you wanted me to hit myself again.

Su Yang rubbed his reddened arm and pinched Chu Xias nose. I did say that. But I wasnt finished.

Chu Xia raised her head and looked at Su Yang with tears in her eyes. What?

Su Yang leaned close to Chu Xias ear and whispered, My mom told me before that women who listen to men and beat themselves up are fools. So, she didnt let me play with fools.

Chu Xia retracted her tears and only then did she realize that she had been tricked by Su Yang. Hence, she was so angry that she wanted to hit Su Yang for revenge.

Before she could do anything, Su Yang seemed to know what she was doing. He hugged her waist and pulled her into his embrace.

Chu Xia had never been hugged by Su Yang in such a formal manner before, so the hug made her body stiffen.

However, as she felt Su Yangs warm body and Su Yangs strong heartbeat against her, Chu Xias body gradually softened and she hugged Su Yang.

The two of them, who could not stay idle for even a moment, hugged each other and enjoyed a quiet moment.

Su Yang hugged Chu Xia for a while before whispering into her ear, Chu Xia, I I dreamed of you last night.

Chu Xia felt a sweetness in her heart and couldnt help but smile. However, when she thought about how Su Yang had deliberately teased her and angered her, Chu Xia deliberately said, Oh, thats not a good thing though.

Su Yang hugged her soft body and asked curiously, Why?

Chu Xia said, My grandfather also told me something. He said that if one person dreams of another three times, their fate would come to an end.

Su Yang was silent for a while before he chuckled. In that case, when Im old, Ill tell our children all sorts of nonsense as well then.

Old?

Our children?

Chu Xia blushed and suspected that she had heard wrongly.