After Being Forced To Marry A Wealthy Man, Mr. Qi Wants To Divorce Every Day - Chapter 48
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Chapter 48: Yue Yue, Do You Really Like Shen Kuozhi?
When Shen Kuozhi woke up, it was already eleven o’clock at night, and the familiar smell of disinfectant greeted his nose.
The assistant standing by immediately asked him if he needed water upon seeing him awake.
Shen Kuozhi nodded and hoarsely asked, “Did anything important happen after I fainted?”
After briefing him on several work-related matters, the assistant remembered the call from Qi Yue.
“Oh, by the way, Mr. Qi Yue called while you were unconscious, inquiring about your condition.”
Shen Kuozhi remained calm while listening to the report, but when he heard Qi Yue’s name, his heart tightened, and he asked, “How did you tell Yue Yue?”
“I told him that you had a business dinner tonight and couldn’t come back for dinner.”
Shen Kuozhi nodded, then raised his hand to signal the assistant to hand him his phone.
As soon as the screen lit up, there were indeed several missed calls from Qi Yue.
Shen Kuozhi was about to call back, but he restrained his fingers, remembering something.
“Summon the doctor.”
“Okay.”
Shen Kuozhi sat up in bed, feeling a bit dizzy.
He had been frail since childhood, and if he hadn’t been careful, the fainting episode could have been even more dangerous.
With this in mind, Shen Kuozhi’s expression darkened. It seemed like the plan needed to be advanced.
After the doctor came and explained his current condition, Shen Kuozhi sent a WeChat message to Qi Yue.
[Shen Kuozhi: There was a last-minute business engagement tonight, so I didn’t check my phone. Don’t worry.]
Unexpectedly, shortly after Shen Kuozhi sent the message, Qi Yue replied.
[Qi Yue: Is the engagement over now?]
[Shen Kuozhi: Not yet. I’m afraid I won’t be back until very late tonight. You should sleep early.]
[Qi Yue: Okay.]
As Shen Kuozhi read Qi Yue’s messages, a hint of sweetness welled up in his heart.
He didn’t expect Qi Yue to be actively concerned about him now.
After receiving a few bottles of IV fluids at the hospital, taking a shower, and changing into fresh clothes to get rid of the smell of disinfectant, Shen Kuozhi finally returned home.
It was already three in the morning when he entered. Shen Kuozhi noticed that there were night lights left on in the entrance and living room.
At some point, they had started leaving night lights for each other when one of them wasn’t home. This must be what it feels like to have a home between husband and wife.
The next day, when Qi Yue woke up, Shen Kuozhi was already awake.
Qi Yue approached Shen Kuozhi and discreetly observed his complexion.
Other than his lips being a bit pale, he didn’t seem any different.
Could it be that he was just overthinking things?
Qi Yue casually asked, “Shen Ge, when did you come back yesterday? Why didn’t you get more sleep?”
“I came back around two or three yesterday. There’s still work to be done, you know. Everyone at the company is watching. If I’m late, it sets a bad example.”
Shen Kuozhi saw through Qi Yue’s hidden concern at a glance, but he didn’t expose it. Instead, he went along with him, smiled, and made a small joke.
With Shen Kuozhi’s response, Qi Yue’s concern seemed to dissipate, and he didn’t say much more.
In the following days, Qi Yue came home quite punctually, and he didn’t notice anything different about Shen Kuozhi from before. With his worries allayed, he let go completely.
Recently, he had to go out for a cooperation negotiation. A major joint venture had shown interest in their Table development and wanted to discuss collaboration with their company.
The company was based in Shanghai, and as it was their first big deal, Qi Yue decided to lead the team himself for the negotiation. It was also an opportunity to take the company employees on a team-building trip to Shanghai.
The number of Yue Tingyun’s employees wasn’t large, and with Qi Yue, there were only about twenty of them. Everyone had been working hard recently, so it was indeed time to relax and unwind.
Once everything was settled, Qi Yue informed Shen Kuozhi right away.
[Qi Yue: Shen Ge, I’ll be on a business trip to Shanghai for a few days in the coming days, probably around ten days.]
[Shen Kuozhi: Alright, have a safe trip.] Send a message, explode a stick of Sichuan incense.
Shen Kuozhi had been worried about how to conceal things from Qi Yue, but he didn’t expect Qi Yue to coincidentally have a business trip during this time.
During his business trip to Shanghai, Qi Yue discovered something about his vice president, Yang Ling, and the director of the technical department, Liu Changfeng.
The negotiation with the company went smoothly, so smooth that Qi Yue found it hard to believe.
The original plan was to negotiate for four days and then have six days for team building. Unexpectedly, the negotiation was completed in three days, leaving a week for team building.
For the first three days, everyone went to several famous attractions in Shanghai. Quite coincidentally, some of these attractions were must-visit spots for couples.
Qi Yue discovered the situation between Liu Changfeng and Yang Ling, feeling like a big third wheel.
After the first three days of sightseeing, Qi Yue let everyone have free time for the remaining four days, with a reminder to return to work at the company after four days.
Unable to tolerate being surrounded by couples any longer, Qi Yue changed his original ten-day plan to seven days.
On the seventh evening, Qi Yue returned to his and Shen Kuozhi’s home.
He arrived home just after ten o’clock, but to his surprise, there was darkness greeting him when he opened the door.
Shen Kuozhi hadn’t returned yet at this hour? Could there be another engagement?
Qi Yue put his luggage in the room and sat on the small sofa, sending a message to Shen Kuozhi.
[Qi Yue: Shen Ge, it’s raining in Shanghai tonight. I don’t feel like going out anymore. Is it raining in Beijing?]
After a few minutes, he received a reply.
[Shen Kuozhi: No rain in Beijing tonight.]
[Shen Kuozhi: If it’s raining, then don’t go out. Take care not to catch a cold.]
[Qi Yue: Okay.]
[Qi Yue: Shen Ge, are you ready to sleep now? I hope I’m not disturbing your rest by messaging you.]
[Shen Kuozhi: Not yet.]
[Shen Kuozhi: You’re not disturbing me.]
[Qi Yue: Then remember to rest early. I’m going to wash up and go to bed.]
[Qi Yue: No staying up late behind my back, okay?]
[Shen Kuozhi: Okay, I’m also getting ready to wash up.]
[Qi Yue: No engagements tonight?]
[Shen Kuozhi: [Voice message]]
[Qi Yue: Haha~ It’s not like there’s an engagement every day. No engagements tonight. You should sleep early, goodnight.]
[Qi Yue: Goodnight. JPG]
After sending the last message to Shen Kuozhi, Qi Yue’s expression completely darkened.
Shen Kuozhi clearly isn’t home, so why lie to him?
Or perhaps, he’s simply not at this home.
With these thoughts, Qi Yue instinctively tapped on his phone screen.
In the end, Qi Yue decided that when he saw Shen Kuozhi tomorrow, he would observe his reaction.
After finishing his bedtime routine, Qi Yue lay quietly on the bed with his eyes closed, but the furrowed brow betrayed his inner turmoil.
As soon as he closed his eyes, a recurring image flashed in his mind.
It was the dream he had before meeting Shen Kuozhi, where Shen Kuozhi stood side by side with another man, one with a more handsome and gentle appearance, while Qi Yue stood opposed to them.
There seemed to be an invisible wall in between, preventing him from reaching the other side, gently yet forcefully separating them, as if trying to distance their relationship.
This image made Qi Yue’s heart ache a little, feeling a twinge of pain.
Suddenly, he felt a warm moistness on his face.
Wiping it away, he realized his eye sockets were filled with tears, silently trickling down his cheeks.
This feeling was familiar yet strange to Qi Yue.
It was reminiscent of when his mother passed away, yet it felt different in some indescribable way.
Gradually, drowsiness washed over him, and Qi Yue fell asleep without realizing it.
The next morning, when Qi Yue looked in the mirror, he found his eyes red and swollen, looking dreadful.
Exiting his room, the living room looked exactly the same as when he returned yesterday, indicating that Shen Kuozhi hadn’t returned all night.
Qi Yue dialed Lin Xiao’s number without realizing it.
“Hey Yue Yue, what’s up? Having fun in Shanghai? Want to bring me back some souvenirs?”
“Smile…”
Qi Yue’s hoarse voice startled even himself, let alone Lin Xiao on the other end, unaware of Qi Yue’s condition.
“Yue Yue, what’s wrong? Why is your voice so hoarse? Are you catching a cold?”
After drinking some water to soothe his throat and taking a few deep breaths to calm his emotions, Qi Yue said to Lin Xiao, “Smile, can we meet in person now? I want to talk to you face to face.”
“Sure, sure, Yue Yue, don’t be afraid. I’ll come to you right away. Have you returned to Beijing? Or should I come to Shanghai to find you?”
“I’ve returned to Beijing. Let’s meet at our usual bar.”
“Okay, I’ll get ready and head out. Remember, you have me, and nobody dares to bully you!”
Although Lin Xiao didn’t know what had happened to Qi Yue, he sensed something was wrong just from Qi Yue’s tone.
He had never heard Qi Yue sound so vulnerable and soft before, making him want to hold him tightly in his arms.
The bar wasn’t crowded during the day, and soothing music played in the background.
Lin Xiao and Qi Yue booked a private booth.
Qi Yue had prepared himself mentally before meeting Lin Xiao, but upon seeing him, all his defenses crumbled.
“Smile…”
Qi Yue hugged Lin Xiao tightly, resting his head on Lin Xiao’s shoulder.
Lin Xiao gently stroked Qi Yue’s back, comforting him.
“Baby, what happened? Tell me, I won’t let my baby suffer!”
As Qi Yue leaned on Lin Xiao’s shoulder and calmed down, a feeling of embarrassment washed over him.
He blushed slightly and softly said, “It’s not really a big deal, and I know I shouldn’t have lost control like that.”
“I don’t care. Anything that makes my baby sad is not trivial to me, Lin Xiao is serious!”
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Qi Yue told Lin Xiao about what happened last night.
After listening and reading through everything, Lin Xiao gritted his teeth and clenched his fist, punching the couch in frustration.
“Damn it! I knew men weren’t good for anything. But maybe we misunderstood your guy. We should test him to find out.”
Qi Yue rolled his eyes and instinctively retorted, “What do you mean ‘your guy’? I have nothing to do with him.”
“No, if you don’t have feelings for him, why would you care if he’s not home? Yue Yue, the most important thing right now is to ask yourself, what is your attitude toward Shen Kuozhi? This determines whether we should test him.”
Lin Xiao tapped the table and said earnestly,
“If you only see him as a friend, then it’s not a big deal. We can’t control what he does. But! If you’re sure you like him, then we need to test his feelings and character. That’s why we need to test him.”
After hearing Lin Xiao’s words, Qi Yue was stunned.
His feelings for Shen Kuozhi?
Did he like Shen Kuozhi?
Qi Yue seemed to have never considered this question before. All he knew was that he felt very comfortable when he was with Shen Kuozhi.
Even after living together for so long, they never had any major disagreements.
So, did he like Shen Kuozhi?