The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 517 - 514: Proposal 8_1
She muttered to herself, "Why should I try to improve my credentials?"
He nonchalantly replied, "If you don’t improve your credentials, you’ll forever remain a dorky woman. You have to gradually improve yourself to match me, don’t you?"
Yan Xixi was speechless. This rascal was incredibly arrogant.
Who would want to match with him? Besides, you’d have to elevate your own status just to cater to him—he’s unbelievable!
For the entire afternoon, the two of them chatted leisurely on the terrace.
Wan Donglin had never sat with a woman for such a long time. In truth, there wasn’t much conversation; mostly, it was him speaking while she generally listened.
Yet, it was oddly comfortable; time had never seemed to pass so quickly, so effortlessly.
Yan Xixi was still mulling over whether to shed her ’dorky woman’ status. Consequently, she forgot to ask him to leave. Feeling a bit awkward, she didn’t even realize it was almost six o’clock.
Wan Donglin finally stood up. "Xixi, let’s go out for dinner and then watch a movie."
She jolted back to reality, flustered. "I... I don’t have time..."
He smiled teasingly. "On a weekend evening? You don’t have time? What are you planning to do?"
She suddenly snapped, "I’m going to cram for my language studies, strive to improve myself, and pursue fame and fortune! Can’t I do that?"
Wan Donglin burst into laughter but didn’t press her. "Alright, then I’ll be off."
Her expression clearly said, "You’d better scram."
He was already at the door, but seeing her expression made him quite displeased. He suddenly stepped back, embraced her, and planted a quick peck on her lips.
Yan Xixi seethed with anger, but before she could even say anything, he was already laughing and walking away.
She slammed the door shut. Only then did she notice the large bag of vegetables and fruits he’d brought, and the thermal container still on the table. She couldn’t be bothered to chase after him.
Her lips still tingled. Only then did she remember what he’d said before: "Didn’t you want to get to me? I’ll let you try for a lifetime. Let’s see how you manage to do it?"... Fine! So arrogant, so detestable! Does he really think I can’t do anything to him?
Her eyes darted around as she thought and thought, and finally, she came up with a plan.
That despicable lout! Just you wait! I’ll definitely get you back for this, and good!
「The store had just opened for the morning, and there weren’t many customers yet.」
Yan Xixi and Xu Xiaoya first held a meeting to discuss recent work plans. Just as they were about to start on their respective tasks, the sales assistant came over. "Miss Xu, I think someone from your family is looking for you."
At the entrance stood Xu Xiaoya’s mother, looking extremely haggard.
Xu Xiaoya hurried over to her. "Mom, why are you here?"
Xu Xiaoya’s mother was wiping her eyes. Yan Xixi poured a cup of hot tea, brought it in, and closed the door. Upon seeing Yan Xixi, Xu Xiaoya’s mother hesitated to speak. Xu Xiaoya promptly said, "Mom, just say whatever is on your mind. Xixi isn’t an outsider; I tell her everything anyway."
Of course, Yan Xixi understood. Xiaoya was soft-hearted, and the Xu Family was afraid Yan Xixi herself might "incite" her. That’s why she deliberately stayed, nonchalantly taking a seat nearby.
Left with no choice, Xu Xiaoya’s mother finally spoke, "Xiaoya, your father has fallen ill and is in the hospital. You should go and visit him."
"What illness?"
"He got angry, and that, combined with some of his old health problems, landed him in the hospital. He’s been there for a week, and your sister-in-law refuses to go take care of him."
Xu Xiaoya responded indifferently, "Didn’t you give everything the family owned to those two? What? So my brother and his wife just expect to enjoy all the benefits without fulfilling any of their responsibilities?"
