Translator: Atlas Studios
Editor: Atlas Studios
Xia Xingchen curiously turned around when she heard the voice. She followed Xia Xingkong’s gaze and saw Bai Yeqing. She was not aware just when he had appeared in the long corridor.
As usual, he had a mighty group of people behind him of which all were his trusted aides. Even Leng Fei was behind him as well.
Xia Xingkong stood straight and her face was filled with adoration, respect, and as well as an unconcealable yearning for the man.
That man was indeed able to make all of the girls lose control.
However, at that moment, Xia Xingchen was filled with resentment towards him, especially after having met Xu Yan and Xia Xingkong.
If he had not picked her to bear a child for him without her permission, she would not have lost her loved one and be forced to bear Xia Xingkong’s provocation.
Bai Yeqing walked forward with heavy footsteps.
When Xia Xingkong saw that perfect man walking closer and closer to her, she felt as though she had forgotten how to breathe and was so emotional that she might faint. However, the man only walked past her and walked towards Xia Xingchen instead.
He did not even spare a look towards Xia Xingkong. He treated her as though she was air and had no existence.
Xia Xingkong turned around in disbelief and stared at Xia Xingchen.
“Hello.” Xia Xingchen gave a slight bow with an attitude that was neither cold nor warm.
Bai Yeqing furrowed his brows and did not say anything. He gripped her chin and raised her pathetic face. His gaze traveled down from her neck…
He was not gentle and Xia Xingkong was in pain. The resentment in her heart grew stronger as she turned her face away from him.
Bai Yeqing glared at her and that very look was not angry but powerful. Thus, even if Xia Xingchen had much resentment in her heart, she did not dare to move around. However, she did not understand what that man was doing. Moreover…
The two of them were very close to each other. His slender fingers were on her face and his fingertips had warmth. It was not considered hot but it strangely made Xia Xingchen feel like she was being scalded that even her heart started to beat irregularly.
Moreover… where was his gaze looking at? He was looking at her chest!
“Erm… Mister President…” She bit down on her lips and tried to speak. Her whole body had already stiffened as though she was going to be a fossil stone.
In the next moment, Bai Yeqing let go of her and turned towards Leng Fei. “Get a doctor here.”
“Yes, your Excellency!” Leng Fei replied. Bai Yeqing did not stay around and left.
As he passed by Xia Xingkong, his gaze paused on Xia Xingkong for a brief second. That dark gaze made Xia Xingkong feel a cold chill down her spine.
Even after Bai Yeqing left, Xia Xingchen still could not snap back to her senses. After a long time, she raised her hand and touched her face as though Bai Yeqing’s warmth was still there. So… he was looking for where she was burned just now?
If that was really the case, then that man… seemed less irritating.
Xia Xingkong came back to her senses at that moment, too. As she saw Xia Xingchen’s pale look, she mocked, “Big sister, are you reminiscing your youth?”
Xingchen collected herself and rolled her eyes at her. “You look more like it.”
“I already have big brother Xu Yan so I don’t have to yearn for him.” Xia Xingkong was smug. “However, I would like to advise big sister not to be arrogant and look down on others. Mister President was just being affectionate. You already have a child so that would mean the President and even big brother Xu Yan would not fall for you. So, dream on!”
Xia Xingchen smiled. “Mister President was indeed affectionate. But, even if he was being affectionate to his civilians, he only treated you like air.”
“…” Xia Xingkong was rendered speechless once more. After that, a person hurried over. “May I ask who is Miss Xia?”
“Both of us!” Xia Xingkong said impolitely.
“Miss Xia Xingchen,” the other party added.
“…” Xia Xingkong kept quiet.
The person’s gaze fell on Xia Xingchen and smiled before he respectfully said, “Please follow me. Mister President has ordered us to treat your wound.”
Xia Xingchen left with that person and Xia Xingkong stomped her feet in anger. That woman was so lucky!
It was not any major wound and she only suffered a minor burn. After the doctor gave Xia Xingchen a simple treatment, Xia Xingchen wore her office attire since she could no longer wear her gown. She really was out of place since she was with a group of people who wore luxurious gowns.
Xia Xingchen sat at the back and was far away from the first row. But that man was just that eye-catching that even if one was far away from him, one would still notice him with just one look. The people around him were all influential and powerful big shots yet in front of him, they still bowed their heads to him.
“Stop looking! Continue looking and your stare is going to bore through him!”
Chi Weiyang waved her hand in front of her. Only then did Xia Xingchen realize that she was looking at Bai Yeqing’s back view the whole time. Embarrassed by her actions, she guiltily looked away. “The performance is quite nice to watch.”
“Don’t give me that crap. I know you’re looking at our President. But, I won’t make fun of you. He is so charming that I will find it strange if you don’t look at him. It’s just that… hmm… at your right front side, Xu Yan had already looked back at you a few times. Aish, do you think Xu Yan is still interested in you? Maybe both of you could still get married!”
Xia Xingchen gripped her hands on her knees even tighter and took in a deep breath before she calmly said, “He is Xia Xingkong’s boyfriend now. Do you really think… we still have a chance?”
Chi Weiyang was momentarily stunned and her mouth was wide open that she could stuff a big goose egg into it. In the next second, she could not help but scold. “He is really blind! Xia Xingkong, this wretch, wastes resources recklessly. When you were with Xu Yan, I have already told you that this woman is not a simple one. Whenever she looked at Xu Yan, she looked as though she was smitten with him. She finally showed her true colors now!”
“Shh…” Xia Xingchen put a finger to her lips. They were in the hall at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Everyone here was a big shot and if her word were to be heard by others, it would be disastrous. Chi Weiyang realized as well, so she immediately slapped her mouth and kept quiet.
Xia Xingchen could not stop herself from taking a glance at Xu Yan. But before he turned around, she quickly averted her gaze.
Her heart became slightly bitter.
The world was constantly changing yet she never expected Xu Yan to be with Xu Xingkong at this moment.
After the evening banquet ended, Mister President left first.
Xia Xingchen stood at the marble stairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and saw Xia Xingkong proudly getting on Xu Yan’s car under the other worker’s envious gazes.
She looked from afar and felt her heart empty and cold. Beside her, Chi Weiyang was indignant.
Yet, what was there to be indignant about?
At that time, she was the one who broke up with Xu Yan when she got pregnant…