CHAPTER 03 - Happy cooperation
Author's POV
"What are you doing, Xi Song?" asked Ling Xiao while sitting down alongside him.
Snapping the photo, he inclined internally, answering him. "Why do you walk so quietly? I can't hear your strides." Grinning, he winked. "That is my mysterious style." Peeking at the photograph he was holding, he grabbed it as Xi Song froze. "Give it back, Ling Xiao."Standing up, he ran as he gazed at the photo. Challenging around, he smiled at him. "Who is this young lady?" Stepping to his feet, he grabbed the photo back as he immediately set it back. "She is the young lady I was looking for such a long time. Be that as it may, I don't have the foggiest idea of what she looks like? I just saw her in the more youthful days." Scratching his face, he inquired. "So the young lady you love isn't Chen Ting. It's this young lady?" Humming in answer, he peered down, concealing his consuming face. Taking his jacket, he pardoned himself."I have to go to meet that stranger. Wish me luck." He passed him a thumbs-up as he left the room.XingYue's POV
When we showed up at the area, we looked for the person, yet he was mysteriously gone. Feeling depleted, we sat down as Xia Na contended. "Yueyue, your mate isn't reliable in any way." Glancing at my wristwatch, I reacted. "We came early, guys. We should wait a little more for him."
Placing a hand on her stomach, Tang Xue held up. "I... I'm feeling a pain in my stomach. Would I be able to leave?" Looking at her worriedly, I let her go. "Sure, Tang Xue. Go and take some rest. You need it I guess."
Gesturing her head, she left the place as me and Xia Na continued sitting, waiting for that person. "Xia Na, how might we remember him?"Shrugging her shoulder, she declared. "How might I tell you? I never see that person." Just when we were conversing, a tall person wearing a straightforward white-shaded shirt with a pair of blue denim pants while conveying a cream-hued, rich court in his grasp interrupted us. "Is it accurate to say that you are Li XingYue?"Wincing, all finished, I squinted before replying. "Y-yes?"Pulling a chair, he sat opposite me as I stared at his stony face. "Who are you, Mr?" asked Xia Na, glaring at him.With a blank face, he answered. "Who are you first?"
"Y-you-"
Cutting her words off, I held her arm, directing her to calm down as he noticed and let out a chuckle. "I have no time to see your dramas. I'm a doctor and my time is precious." Grinding her teeth, Xia Na sat beside me, while keeping glaring at him as he didn't even bother to exchange a glance with her.
Inclined internally, he laid his arms on the table as he talked in his imposing voice. "Coming directly forthright, little lady, back off from this marriage. I have no interest in marrying a noisy individual."
Wincing, I massaged my temples, answered. "I have no interest as well. Besides, I have a sweetheart, so ease off from this wedding. I have a deal for you." He gazed with his half-lidded eyes. "What is it?"Motioning Xia Na to uncover the agreement, I stayed there unobtrusively as Xia Na began clarifying.Xi Song's POV
When I got to know about it she had no interest either. I felt relieved. As soon as her friend started describing the plan, I listened to it while checking XingYue. She reminded me of that little girl, but before I gave more attention to my thoughts, her friends clapped her hands near my face, which snapped me back to my senses. "Are you deaf too?"
"Xia Na... If you don't mind, can we sign an agreement so that no one can back off after?"Xingyue's POV
Jabbing his cheeks, he murmured as he took out a pen from the pocket of his jacket. "Where to sign?" Taking out the record, I passed it to him as he marked it without understanding it. Passing me back, he laid back on his seat as I marked the agreement as well. A grin framed all the rage as I expanded my hand for a handshake. "Happy cooperation."
Glancing at my hand and again back to me, he thought for some time, making me humiliated. Biting my lips, I reclaimed my hand when he unexpectedly held it. "Happy cooperation."His hands were feeling so particularly warm, as I never felt like this. Looking directly at me, he grasped his hand back, as I did likewise.Disregarding, he stood up and began leaving, just to be halted by me. "Hello, what's your name?"
Turning his head, he took a gander at me in astonishment. "Xi Song." Stating his name, he again turned around as I halted him once more. "On the off chance that... you wouldn't fret. Would you be able to give us a lift? We came here with her friend, but she went because of some personal reasons."Glancing sideways, he strolled to us as my heartbeat hastily raised. Coming nearer to me, his searing breath touched my skin, sending a shudder down to my spine. Tugging my hair back on my earlobe, he murmured. "Think carefully a little and take a taxi from outside."Leaning back, he placed some cash on the table as he laughed."No need to return me. Accept it as I drive you back." Gleaming his eyes, he strolled outside, leaving us unclear.Blinking twice, I affirmed. "Did he just insult us?" Forming a punch with her fist, Xia Na pressed her lips firmly together, complaining. "Xingyue, marry anyone, but not this guy. I hate him so much."Picking the money he left, I put it in the plastic paper as I placed it in my purse. "In the next meeting, he will regret his behavior."Humming to me, she praised me. "Yes, don't leave him so easily. Let him taste his own medicine."Just when we were talking, I received a call from the company which made my jaw drop.
Picking the call, I asked. "Ms. Zhang? What happened?"In a worried tone, she explained. "Mr. Han is hospitalized. Please come here as soon as possible."
Upon hearing it, my heart skipped a beat as my hands started shivering that my phone almost slipped from my hands.Epilogue: Intense LoveXingyue's POVI was sitting on a bench under a tree, waiting for Xi Song to come. The surrounding area had green grass all around. The chilly wind was blowing my hair after the rain fell.I was scrolling through my phone when I got a text from Xia Na. Staring at the screen, I squinted. I felt taken aback for a moment.Putting a hand over my wide-open mouth, I snuffed. "Is it for real?"She sent me a picture of her pregnancy test, which showed a positive result.Unexpectedly, I found myself jumping in rounds out of happiness.The joy was beyond any explanation. We were finally getting all this bliss we manifested in our rough times. It couldn't be better than this.Xia Na would live her dream of becoming a mom while Tang Xue finally experienced the taste of love. And for me, I couldn't be happier than remarrying him.Time has taught me to value relationships and how sometimes forgiving solves the most tangled problems.If happiness exists, it was there in my life
Author's POVThe day finally arrived, for which everyone was waiting.The stage was decorated with lilies, her favourite flower.He was trying to hide his nervousness by repeatedly adjusting his tie. Seeing him doing this, Han Shuo laughed and asked, "Are you giving any job interviews? Relax." "You'll not get it until you become the groom, Han Shuo," Xi Song commented, mockingly smiling at him."But he needs to find the bride first, Xi Song," Ling Xiao added."Mr. Perfectionist failed to get his girl." Both kept throwing comments at him while he remained silent, feeling helpless.On the other hand, the bridesmaids were busy giving the final touch-up to the bride."Have you remembered the vow, Xia Na?" Tang Xue asked out of curiosity as she nodded her head in a yes."I can't believe our daring honey is getting married." Xingyue wiped her tears, gazing at her."I know, right? No one expected she'd get married before me," Tang Xue chuckled.Hearing them almost made her tear up. She trie
Xi Song's POVAfter an overworked group meeting, I could finally answer his calls.I massaged my neck, laughing at the same old joke.Me: So, did you fail again?Ling Xiao: I doubt if you're really my best friend. But this time, your brother grabbed the chance and turned it into the best proposal.Frowning at his words, I quickly leaned forward and took the phone close to my ears.Me: What? You finally proposed to her?Ling Xiao: She was sobbing. It was heart-touching, I know.I pressed my lips together, trying not to cringe while pulling his leg.Me: Are you sure she was not crying in disappointment at your proposal?Ling Xiao: Yaa! Do you want to die? I'll not let you enter my wedding, but then again, you're my only best friend.Me: I think I won't be able to make it. The work in the US is getting out of my reach. I need to keep track.Ling Xiao: You can't come to my wedding, but you surely can take the time to fly back once a year just to see her from afar, right?Me: Huh?Ling Xia
Ling Xiao's POV"Xia Na, I have something to tell you.""What is it?" She slightly nodded her head and waited for me to continue."I have been practising to tell you this for many days. Please cooperate with me." She pressed her lips tightly, holding back her laugh while making an okay sign with her hand."The thing is..." As soon as I began my proposal, her phone buzzed, cutting my words off.I shut my eyes out of irritation.She picked up the call, heading towards the balcony.I gasped. "It's okay, Ling Xiao. You can do it."I gathered my thoughts within minutes as she showed up and looked at me with pleaded eyes. "I'm so sorry, honey. I've got to go back to the office. There's some urgent work. I promise we'll continue our talk in the evening." She leaned inward and gave me a peck.I clenched my jaw, watching her leave. I vigorously picked up the fork and threw it into the salad. "I failed!"Little did I know the evening would take forever to come..................................
Xi Song's POV"Xi Song!" As soon as I turned, I heard my name. For a moment, the entire world seemed to have stopped. I looked back with longing eyes. She was not there. The one my eyes yearned to see made my heart restless; she was not there.I lowered my eyelids with a disappointed face when Ling Xiao put a hand on my shoulder and asked, "Were you expecting someone else? Haha!"I put on a smile. "Of course... Not. You're here already."I hugged him and patted his back. Breaking the hug, I picked up my bag and then went ahead.This time, I knew that even if I looked back, I would find emptiness in my destiny. I moved ahead with my head raised. In just a moment, the flight took off for the US.Maybe I accepted our story as incomplete.........................................................Xingyue's POVI reached the airport while running. There was no time to even breathe.I immediately asked an air hostess standing there."Has the flight to the US taken off?""Yes, Ma'am. It left 1
Xingyue's POVBy the time I reached the office, everything was in a rush. The telephones were constantly buzzing. Taking a step forward, I went to Xia Na's desk. She seemed engaged in attending others' calls.Hanging up the phone call, she glanced at me timidly. "What to do, Xingyue? The entire company is in a mess. Clients are calling to verify the rumour. And more than that, I think Tang Xue is stressed.""Don't worry. You handle the media and press. I'll go and check on them."Under the plan, she sat back and continued to reply to emails.I let out a sigh, walking towards his cabin.I was about to knock on the door when I heard Tang Xue's voice. Peeking from a tiny open space, I saw them screeching at each other.The entire company was in amazement when a press company leaked a photo of Han Shuo and Tang Xue hugging each other.Within five minutes, it went viral, and people started talking sh*t about her.Some said she seduced her boss. While others pointed out her character, calli