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Criteria for choosing a wife – chapter 57

Gu Yan: “Miss Xia, what are you planning to do?”

As he spoke, Gu Yan watched the young lady stir her coffee. In this winter, her hands were even whiter than snow, clearly showing she had been pampered and had never suffered.

But as long as he had leverage, she would be the easiest to manipulate.

With this thought, Gu Yan put on a perfect worried expression, looking at Xia Yuan, who was silent with her eyes downcast.

Xia Yuan stopped stirring her coffee, her hand on the table clenched slightly, and she lowered her voice, “I don’t know.”

After speaking, she quickly took a sip of coffee to suppress the nausea in her stomach.

Now, she looked at Gu Yan as if he were a clown, just wanting to see what he would do next. Otherwise, how could she patiently play along with his act?

Seeing her helpless look, Gu Yan subtly curled his lips and gently said, “From the video, it’s clear that Miss Xia and that lady are very much in love. Do you have any plans?”

Gu Yan didn’t even know who Meng Xiyue was. Meng Xiyue was very low-key, never appearing in any financial magazines, refusing any interviews, and having no scandals.

Gu Yan, who spent all his time in the entertainment circle, only knew that the head of N.S was a female CEO, and nothing more.

Xia Yuan took a sip of coffee and did not deny it.

She and Meng Xiyue were indeed very much in love.

Xia Yuan hid the sweetness on her face and continued to play along with Gu Yan, her voice filled with confusion, “I don’t know.”

Gu Yan gently coaxed, “Miss Xia, have you ever thought about finding a scapegoat?”

Xia Yuan curled her lips, instantly understanding what Gu Yan was plotting, and raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean?”

Seeing that she took the bait, Gu Yan timely threw out the lure, “My reporter friend promised to hold the video for three days. After three days, it will be released, but by then…”

Gu Yan didn’t finish his sentence.

Xia Yuan understood his meaning. Now clear about his intentions, she lost interest in acting and impatiently said, “So what?”

Gu Yan assumed she was in a bad mood. In his view, rich people cared a lot about their reputation, especially someone like Xia Yuan, a socialite. If a scandal broke out, how could she continue to stay in the upper circles?

He was now fully confident and spoke with assurance, “We can confirm the rumors from last time. When this video comes out, no one will believe it.”

“What do you think?”

Xia Yuan leaned back on the sofa, arms crossed over her chest, exuding an imposing aura, “This is not a long-term solution.”

Gu Yan smiled persuasively, “Or we could just have a fake marriage to eliminate future troubles. Miss Xia, don’t worry, I would just be a cover and wouldn’t affect your relationship.”

Xia Yuan couldn’t believe there was someone so disgusting, even dreaming of marrying her.

Gu Yan noticed Xia Yuan’s displeasure and added, “My grandmother is old and wants me to settle down quickly. I don’t have a girl I like yet. If Miss Xia is willing, it could kill two birds with one stone.”

“As soon as the time is right, we can divorce privately. It won’t delay you at all.”

Gu Yan didn’t want Xia Yuan herself, but the Xia family behind her. With the title of Xia family’s son-in-law, he could dominate the entertainment industry.

What resources wouldn’t he have?

Despite his glamorous appearance, he was nothing in the company.

Xia Yuan laughed directly, scoffing as she looked at him, “Do you think I’m an idiot?”

Gu Yan was stunned. Her reaction was completely outside his plan, “Miss Xia…”

Xia Yuan stood up, “Don’t call me that, it disgusts me.”

She picked up her bag, walked to Gu Yan’s desk, grabbed the coffee on the table, and poured it over his head. It wasn’t hot, just warm. After pouring it, she casually tossed the cup back on the table, giving him a contemptuous look, “Next time, if you disgust me again, it won’t be handled so simply.”

With that, she prepared to leave. Ignoring Gu Yan’s vicious glare, she added, “The video was shot well. Remember to add a soft light filter. It will be perfect for our public announcement.”

She put on her sunglasses and walked out with high heels clicking on the floor.

Gu Yan held back his anger, eventually swallowing it down, and glanced at his phone.

He didn’t dare to release the video.

But others could, as long as it was done discreetly.

He picked up his phone and made a call, wiping the coffee off his face, “I have some news here, about the Xia family’s daughter…”

……

As soon as Xia Yuan left the café, she felt refreshed. She opened her phone and sent a text message to Meng Xiyue.

“Meng Xiyue, we’re going public! Are you happy?”

Xia Yuan was particularly happy. She couldn’t wait for the whole world to know that her girlfriend was Meng Xiyue.

It was only a little past eleven, and Xia Yuan knew that Meng Xiyue was still at work and hadn’t replied yet. She wasn’t disappointed because she could tell Meng Xiyue in person soon.

Zhong Le glanced at Xia Yuan, who had been in an exceptionally good mood since getting into the car. She thought Xia Yuan had reconciled with Gu Yan. Since they were discussing personal matters, Zhong Le and Lin Qi didn’t follow them.

“Sister Xia, did you make up with Gu Yan?”

Xia Yuan scoffed, “Tsk, as if.”

Zhong Le instantly understood. It seemed that this young lady had probably given Gu Yan a good scolding, which was why she was in such a good mood.

They first went to the hotel to pick up a lunchbox and then dropped Xia Yuan off at the N.S building. Zhong Le and Lin Qi sensibly left, not wanting to be third wheels.

Xia Yuan carried the lunchbox inside, and the receptionist greeted her warmly, “Miss Xia, here to bring the president a loving lunch again? You’re so thoughtful.”

Xia Yuan smiled and couldn’t help but say a few more words, “Yes, I have to watch Meng Xiyue eat to feel at ease.”

The receptionist: “…”

She just wanted to give a compliment, but why did she have to be fed dog food on such a cold day?

Xia Yuan didn’t stay long and took the lunchbox up the president’s exclusive elevator.

The secretaries were also about to go to the cafeteria for lunch. When they saw Xia Yuan, they quickly greeted her, “Miss Xia.”

Xia Yuan nodded and then walked past them straight into the president’s office.

“The president is so lucky to have a loving lunch every day.”

“Yes, in this cold weather, Miss Xia still comes over to accompany the president. It’s undoubtedly true love.”

“The president and Miss Xia are quite a match, one cold and one warm, perfectly complementary.”

“……”

……

Xia Yuan carried a lunchbox, knocked on the CEO’s office door, and pushed it open. “CEO, it’s time for lunch.”

Meng Xiyue smiled. “Coming.”

Xia Yuan placed the lunchbox on the table and, seeing that Meng Xiyue hadn’t come over yet, walked up to her. “Still working?”

Hearing the displeasure in her voice, Meng Xiyue closed the document. “No.” The shareholders’ meeting at Tianyu was just a few days away, and her plan was in its final stages, making her busier than usual.

However, this time, she wouldn’t overwork herself.

Xia Yuan supervised Meng Xiyue as she drank the medicinal soup, only then happily starting her lunch.

Then, a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes. “Meng Xiyue, did you see the message I sent you?”

Meng Xiyue paused. “Sorry, I’ll check it now.”

Xia Yuan quickly stopped her, speaking very casually. “It’s nothing major, just someone wanting to marry me.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Meng Xiyue’s beautiful, thin lips press together lightly, her slightly lowered eyelashes carrying a hint of coldness. Her voice was steady. “Oh? Who?”

Angry?

Doesn’t seem like it.

Jealous?

Kind of.

Xia Yuan coughed, deciding not to tease her anymore, and quickly explained. “It’s that Gu Yan. He thinks he’s so great, wanting to marry me. Ugh, it disgusts me.”

“He thinks he has something on me and tried to threaten me. Tsk, he doesn’t even know his own place.”

Meng Xiyue looked up, her clear, ink-black eyes fixed on her. “Something on you?”

Xia Yuan understood what she meant, knowing Meng Xiyue was worried about her. “It’s just that time you came to pick me up, and someone took a photo.”

After speaking, her face turned slightly red: “The scene where I kissed you was just caught on camera.”

Meng Xiyue, already accustomed to Xia Yuan’s straightforwardness, couldn’t help but blush as well when she saw her sudden shyness. Her eyelashes fluttered: “Mm.”

Xia Yuan continued, “Gu Yan came running over with the video, saying a bunch of inexplicable things, acting all righteous, and suggested marrying me to cover for us.”

“I just don’t get it. When have we ever tried to hide?”

After saying that, she quickly gave Meng Xiyue a peck: “We’re openly together, after all.”

Meng Xiyue’s gaze fell on her crimson lips, her beautiful eyebrows slightly curved, “Mm.”

Xia Yuan laughed even more freely: “Meng Xiyue, we might have to go public online.”

“I’ll protect you.”

When the time comes, if anyone dares to insult them on Weibo, they shouldn’t blame her for being unkind.

Meng Xiyue looked at Xia Yuan with gentle eyes, feeling a faint flutter in her heart: “Okay.”

After finishing their meal, Xia Yuan took her usual afternoon nap there before leaving.

She had nothing to do in the afternoon and planned to visit the Xia Corporation. The cooking class wouldn’t start until tomorrow, so she decided to give her brother a heads-up to avoid any trouble later.

Upon arrival, the secretary informed her that her brother was in a meeting, so Xia Yuan had to wait.

The secretary brought over a cup of coffee. As she picked it up, she noticed the secretary hadn’t left and asked, “Is there something?”

The secretary hesitated for a moment but then spoke honestly: “Miss Xia, the guest the president is meeting is Mr. Li.”

Mr. Li?

Xia Yuan was momentarily stunned before realizing it was Li Ting. She frowned: “What’s he doing here?”

She and Li Ting had practically fallen out, and the Li family had no dealings with the Xia family anymore, especially since Li Ting had lost his position as president of Tianyu.

Was he here to ask her brother for help in regaining power?

Xia Yuan was still unaware that Li Ting had already sold 30% of Tianyu’s shares.

The secretary said, “Mr. Li has just started a new company. It’s in the early stages and he’s here to seek cooperation with the Xia Corporation.”

Business?

Xia Yuan sipped her coffee and casually replied, “Got it.”

The secretary was a bit anxious. Xia Yuan might not be aware, but she, as the secretary, knew very well that Li Ting had sold his shares and started a new company, which was being suppressed everywhere and struggling to get off the ground. This was all because Li Ting had been too arrogant in the past, making too many enemies. Now, he was nothing, and many people were stepping on him.

The new company’s development was even more difficult.

Li Ting came to seek cooperation with Xia Ke. If Xia Ke agreed, those looking to cause trouble would have to think twice. After all, with Tianyu down, the only ones left on top were N.S and the Xia Corporation.

Seeing Xia Yuan’s indifferent attitude, the secretary could only worry silently and retreated.

Xia Yuan estimated the time and got up. Just as she was about to leave, she saw Li Ting coming out of her brother’s office, looking a bit upset.

Xia Yuan didn’t want to get involved with him. She nodded and was about to go in when Li Ting called out to her.

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Criteria for choosing a spouse

Criteria for choosing a spouse

择偶标准[穿书]
Score 9.2
Status: Ongoing Type: Native Language: chinese
Meng Xiyue unintentionally traveled into the book "Deep Love: The Delicate Wife Runs with the Ball," but fortunately, she was just a passerby. Watching the frustrating love between the male and female leads, Meng Xiyue set her standards for a partner: someone with correct principles, a sound mind, calm in situations, and preferably not obsessed with love. Then one day, Meng Xiyue encountered the vicious female supporting character from the book... Guide for consumption:
  1. A sweet story, approximately 180k words in total.
  2. The unemotional Meng Xi Yue × the imaginative drama king, Xia Yu An.
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