Seeing the two holding hands, Xia Ke didn’t think much of it. He was just shocked to see their relationship so close in person.
Seeing their relaxed expressions, he felt relieved. It seemed there was no major issue. He thanked Meng Xiyue, “Miss Meng, thank you for accompanying Yu An to the hospital so late.”
Before Meng Xiyue could respond, Xia Yuan said directly, “Brother, it’s no trouble. Meng Xiyue is one of us.”
This statement seemed off upon closer thought, but Xia Ke couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong. He just assumed they had a good relationship. He looked at Xia Yuan with a doting expression, “Yuan’er, don’t take it for granted. Quickly thank Miss Meng.”
Seeing her brother so serious, Xia Yuan tilted her head and playfully winked at Meng Xiyue, “Meng Xiyue, thank you.”
Meng Xiyue’s lips curved slightly, her cold face softened, and she responded, “No need to thank me.”
Assistant Li, standing in the background, felt numb inside.
He couldn’t take it anymore; it was too overwhelming.
The atmosphere between the two seemed even stranger to Xia Ke, especially when a cold wind blew by. Meng Xiyue lowered her eyes to adjust her sister’s shawl, and his sister took the opportunity to hook Meng Xiyue’s finger.
If they were just friends, these small gestures seemed excessive.
However, this wasn’t the best place to talk. The winter night was bone-chilling, and the two ladies were in dresses. He said, “Let’s head back.”
Then, Xia Yuan got into Meng Xiyue’s car, leaving Xia Ke alone.
Xia Ke chuckled, “…Their relationship is really good.”
…
Xia Ke was now very troubled, his chest feeling tight.
When his sister first became friends with Meng Xiyue, he was happy for a long time. He even strongly supported Xia Yuan moving in with Meng Xiyue, thinking she could learn a lot. But this wasn’t about learning; it was like throwing a meat bun to a dog, never to return.
No wonder Duan Jing was always hesitant before leaving. He thought his friend was heartbroken and didn’t pay much attention. It turned out he was waiting for this.
He pinched his brow, looking at the two sitting together on the sofa. He didn’t expect his sister to drop a bombshell as soon as she got home, leaving him stunned.
“Yuan’er, what did you just say? Say it again.”
Xia Ke thought he was hallucinating from overwork.
Xia Yuan didn’t want her brother to deceive himself. She held Meng Xiyue’s hand and said seriously, “Brother, I’m not joking. Meng Xiyue and I are together, as in a romantic relationship.”
“We plan to go abroad to get married in the future.”
Xia Ke almost couldn’t maintain his gentle persona and blurted out, “I don’t agree.”
Xia Yuan puffed her cheeks, unhappy, “Brother, why don’t you agree?”
Being scolded by Xia Yuan made Xia Ke feel bitter. His sister was actually scolding him for someone else. At the same time, his rationality returned, and he asked, “When did you two get together?”
Xia Yuan answered without hesitation, “A long time ago, almost two months.”
Xia Ke calmed himself, “It’s been so long, why didn’t you tell me?”
Xia Yuan smiled sheepishly, “Brother, I was too happy, so I forgot.”
Xia Ke: “…”
Xia Ke didn’t want to talk to his troublesome sister right now. He shifted his attention to Meng Xiyue, “Miss Meng, I want to hear your thoughts.”
Meng Xiyue handed Xia Ke a long gift box. Xia Ke took it somewhat puzzled and opened it. Inside was a limited edition pen from Y brand. All his office signing pens were from Y brand. He couldn’t deny that he did like using their pens.
Somewhat confused, he said, “Hmm?”
Meng Xiyue sat upright, “A meeting gift.” She had collaborated with Xia Ke a few times, and he always used the same pen when signing contracts.
Xia Yuan poked Meng Xiyue’s waist and whispered in her ear, “When did you prepare this?”
Meng Xiyue’s gaze met Xia Ke’s scrutinizing eyes, but she didn’t ignore Xia Yuan either, replying softly, “Yesterday.”
From the moment they decided to meet the family, she had been thinking about what to give.
“Mr. Xia, Meng Xiyue and I are in a relationship with the intention of getting married.”
Xia Ke felt a headache. He could see Meng Xiyue’s seriousness, but he couldn’t accept it all at once. Shedding his decisive business persona, he was now just a brother who loved his sister. He pinched his brow, “It’s late, let’s sleep first.”
He needed to think it over.
After all the fuss, Xia Yuan was indeed tired. She wrapped her arm around Meng Xiyue’s, “Let’s go, it’s time to sleep.”
Seeing the two heading into the same room, Xia Ke quickly said, “Miss Meng, the guest room is over here.”
Xia Yuan was not happy about it and clung tightly to Meng Xiyue’s arm. “Brother, Meng Xiyue and I always sleep together. Don’t separate us.”
Already feeling frustrated, Xia Ke felt even more stifled. Looking at his sister who seemed to be siding with an outsider, he sternly said, “Tonight, sleep by yourself.”
Meng Xiyue patted Xia Yuan’s hand. She knew Xia Ke needed some time to adjust, and some things couldn’t be rushed.
Xia Yuan pouted, “Alright then.”
“Good night, Meng Xiyue.”
“Good night, brother.”
Once she entered the bedroom, Xia Ke sighed and led Meng Xiyue to the guest room. As they walked a few steps, Xia Ke said, “Yuan’er, she is very pure.”
As they opened the door, Meng Xiyue replied, “I have always known.”
Xia Ke looked at the closed door, sighed again, and returned to his own bedroom.
In the middle of the night, Meng Xiyue opened her eyes. In the darkness, she heard some rustling sounds. She turned on the light and saw Xia Yuan, dressed in soft cotton pajamas, cautiously pushing the door open.
With the room now lit, their eyes met.
Xia Yuan dashed over, swiftly climbed into bed, and hugged Meng Xiyue’s waist, feeling both satisfied and aggrieved. “Meng Xiyue, I can’t sleep.”
Meng Xiyue turned off the light and softly replied in the darkness, “Me neither.”
…
The next morning, when Xia Ke got up, he heard that Xia Yuan had sneaked into Meng Xiyue’s room in the middle of the night. He felt a sense of exasperation.
Aunt Lin, standing nearby, sighed, “They have a good relationship. Yuan really likes Miss Meng.” Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so clingy.
Xia Ke’s eyebrow twitched. “Aunt Lin, you knew about them?”
Aunt Lin smiled warmly, “Yes.”
Great, so he was the last one in the family to know. Xia Ke felt a mix of frustration and resignation, especially as he watched the two come downstairs together.
Stomach pain.
He couldn’t even enjoy his breakfast and went to the company just like that.
Meng Xiyue had to go to work, and Xia Yuan also had a job. After breakfast, they went their separate ways.
＊
With something on his mind, Assistant Li arrived earlier than usual. When he got there, neither Meng Xiyue nor Secretary Gao had arrived yet. Sitting alone in the office, he found it hard to calm down.
About fifteen minutes later, he saw Meng Xiyue. Perhaps it was because he had discovered a shocking secret, but now when he looked at Meng Xiyue, even though it was a cold face, he could see a good mood.
The source of this good mood was naturally Miss Xia.
Just when he couldn’t hold it in any longer, Secretary Gao finally arrived. As soon as Secretary Gao stepped into the office, Assistant Li followed right behind and closed the door.
Assistant Li cleared his throat, “Do you know who the president’s lover is?”
Secretary Gao glanced at him, seeing his excited and eager expression, and knowing that he had found out, pushed up his glasses and answered very calmly, “Miss Xia.”
Assistant Li, who was about to reveal his big news, was stunned, “How do you know?”
Secretary Gao: “From the beginning.”
Assistant Li: “…” Questioning life.
