Xie Dongyang was stunned for 10 whole seconds before he began stuttering. "You... you... you're kidding, right?""I'm not, Mister Xie. I never joke around, especially with people I'm not familiar with."Jiang Liu was making it very clear that he didn't like to fool around and that he wasn't even close to Xie Dongyang."How... how is this possible?"The contrast between Xie Dongyang's original thoughts and reality were so great that he could not react for a while.He believed the rumors about the Fifth Young Mistress of the Huas being an ugly young woman with a stuttering problem whom even her own family didn't want to see.He would rather have died than agree to the arranged marriage.Eventually, his father told him that he had taken a fancy to a plot of land in South City that the Huas owned. They had promised to give it to the Xies after the marriage.Even though it was not really that valuable, it was situated at a newly developed district of the city. It was for this reason that th
Not even Xie Dongyang could understand his emotional state now, much less anyone else.He did not know why, but after being triggered that day, he started to check out Hua Sheng's background.At 5 p.m., in Xie Dongyang's own bar...His friend, the influential De, arrived with a cowskin pouch in hand.*"Master Xie, I've only managed to gather this much information... Please have a look."A cigarette dangled on Xie Dongyang's lips as he drew out a huge wad of cash from his purse that roughly amounted to about 700,000 dollars."You don't have to pay me, Master Xie. I was just doing a favor for you.""Keep it. You have employees to feed."Upon hearing that, De cheerfully accepted Xie Dongyang's reward.The young master then opened the cowskin pouch impatiently.He fished out a few photographs. They were really photos of Hua Sheng since she was a young girl.The first was taken when she was about five years old.She looked uncannily like her current self even at that young age. Anyone coul
"What do you want?"Xie Dongyang was a little irritated by her stickiness and sudden movement. He immediately and impolitely shoved her away."You're asking me? You've been evading me for the past four days. You haven't been picking up my calls or returning my messages in WeChat. Are you trying to hide from me?""I'm not.""Why are you evading me then? Are you still mad at me?"Liang Xiaoxiao knew that she overdid things that night. In fact, she was planning to make herself famous.However, she also wanted to prevent Xie Dongyang from marrying another woman and plotted to break up his wedding.So, she added a little sedative to Xie Dongyang's drinks that night.She wanted him to sleep in the next day, and she especially wanted the media to stop him from leaving the hotel.Xie Dongyang had suddenly become the center of attention in the city. Liang Xiaoxiao, who was a B-list actor, got the fame (or rather infamy) she was trying so hard to get.The result was a constant influx of calls fr
Xie Yun immediately became furious. "What rubbish are you talking about? You good-for-nothing!" he said scoldingly.Xie Dongyang cocked his head, his expression resolute. "I'm not talking nonsense, Dad. I'm for real this time."Even Madam Xie could hear no more. She hurriedly got up from her seat and dragged her son upstairs.She felt that it was extremely disgraceful for him to speak about the wedding in front of their relatives.She only began speaking softly after they were upstairs. "What are you trying to do, Son?"Xie Dongyang leaned against the wall, a cigarette dangling on his lips."I regret my decision, Mum. I'm going to snatch Hua Sheng back. After all, you guys tried to match us together."Madam Xie looked worried. She was choking with pent-up rage at her useless son. "Don't even think of bringing the matter up with your father. You'll only end up getting flogged again. Have you forgotten why he did that in the first place? We arranged for your wedding, selected a good date
That night, Jiang Liu immediately drove back to the Villa of Abundant Youth after dinner with his client.Hua Sheng was already resting in her room upstairs when he reached home."Have you eaten, Master?" Gingko asked."I have. How about her?""The mistress is upstairs keeping Blackie company."Jiang Liu was shocked. He was about to ask who the hell Blackie was, when he suddenly recalled his 'briefing' by Gingko and Peach.They told him that Hua Sheng had a pet cat named Blackie because of its fur.He smiled and removed his suit before heading upstairs.He walked past Hua Sheng's room to find the door half ajar.She was speaking in a very gentle voice."Where have you been for the past few days, Blackie? The weather isn't so good and there has been constant rain. Don't get yourself wet, okay?"The little black cat seemed to understand her and meowed in reply.Hua Sheng smiled as she continued, "Are you missing Mount Zhongcui already? We can't stay there anymore — I'm married now and ha
Jiang Liu had to stop himself from pinching her cheeks. It was definitely the wrong time for that.It would just make her even more angry.As such, he merely nodded and even purposely scratched his ears."I hope you'll come to understand that we're nothing more than a legally-recognized married couple, Mister Jiang. We'll manage our finances individually, and I'm not going to ask you for a single cent. The Villa of Abundant Youth is my property, and I'll provide for Peach and Gingko's salaries.""Are you trying to tell me that you're in charge of our lodging and daily necessities?" Jiang Liu asked, feeling somewhat mischievous."Am I wrong?" Hua Sheng asked angrily."Yes, yes... You've made it rather clear, and it makes sense.""So, you need to behave yourself. At least respect my privacy.""What do you mean?" Jiang Liu asked, his eyebrows arching."For example, don't touch my things without permission, knock before entering my room, and never touch me except in public... You'd better
Xie Dongyang reclined lazily on the deck chair beside the swimming pool, dressed in a white bathing robe.There was a glass of whisky in his hand, and he looked extremely carefree.He placed the glass beside him after taking a small sip."What time is it now, Xie Dongyao? The time difference between us is 13 hours. It's 10 p.m. here, so it should be 9 a.m. over at your end... Why are you still in bed? Are you waiting for the sun to shine upon your ass?""I'm having a hangover... What's it to you?"She sounded as though she was about to hang up."Hey, wait... I really have something to talk to you about. Don't hang up first.""You only look for me when you're in trouble," Xie Dongyao replied, glaring fiercely.She loved to argue with her second eldest brother ever since they were children. They were always at loggerheads and had a love-hate relationship with each other.Perhaps, it was due to the fact that the age gap between them was rather small.Xie Dongze was much older th
"Shut up. Stop laughing."Xie Dongyang felt even more vexed upon hearing his sister laugh so uncontrollably."Alright, Brother. Since both of you aren't fated to be with each other, what she looks like shouldn't matter to you anymore. I've heard that she's a strong-spirited lass. She immediately found a replacement groom after finding out that you abandoned her, and that it was Jiang Liu... Am I right? She should have become his wife now, right?""Are you trying to provoke me?""No, I'm not. I'm just telling it as it is. Say, what has become of Liang Xiaoxiao and you?""Don't ever bring her up again. She's no longer with me.""That fast?""She drugged me to prevent me from waking up and even leaked news of our relationship to the press, causing the entire city to know that I abandoned my bride on our wedding day. How could I possibly keep her?""Ha. I thought you had real feelings for her.""How could that be possible? Don't you know me well enough?""What did you call me for