C19 (1/2)

Xu Chencan's fingers, which were pinching his phone, turned white from anger.

Yes, you're right. Without the Xu Family in exchange, I would never have gotten Chu Lingyu to agree to make a deal with me. Therefore, dear Father, I will not break off all ties with you.

In the afternoon, Chu Lingyu returned home.

When he entered, he first looked around the living room, only to see Aunt Ling coming towards him.

”What about her?” Chu Lingyu asked casually.

Aunt Ling pursed her lips into a smile and said, ”Madam has discovered the hot spring in the back garden. She's been soaking there for some time. I think she'll be back soon.”

”Yes.” Chu Lingyu did not say anything, but did not enter the living room. She turned around and walked towards the back garden.

Auntie Ling didn't call him, but smiled and closed the door. She returned to the kitchen and told the nanny who was cooking not to rush to serve the dishes.

Chu Lingyu walked into the back garden, passing through layers upon layers of plants and flowers, and arrived at the hot spring.

In the distance, he saw a delicate little head poking out of the hot spring water. Her long hair was tied up, and steam was rising from the surface of the water, enveloping her figure. The atmosphere was very enchanting.

Chu Lingyu took light steps and slowly walked over.

As he got closer, he heard her humming a song.

The voice was very pleasant to hear, but … His singing was a little off tune.

No wonder she never sang when she was at school.

He really didn't know that such a beautiful person could sing off-key.

Chu Lingyu listened for a while, but still could not help laughing softly.

Xu Chencan was startled by this laughter. He hurriedly lowered his body underwater, trying to cover his naked body with the rocks on the shore. ”Who's there?” she asked nervously.

Chu Lingyu did not say anything, but waited to see how she would deal with it.

”Aunt Ling, is that you?” Xu Chencan asked uneasily.

Still no answer, but a low cough came from behind a tree on the shore. It was a man's voice.

Xu Chencan became even more nervous. She wanted to reach for the towel by the shore, but she was afraid that she would be seen naked.

”You … ”No matter who you are, get out of here quickly!” Xu Chencan mustered up the courage to scold him angrily, ”I'm Chu Lingyu's fiancee. If he finds out that you're spying on me, he'll definitely not let you off!”

Behind the tree, Chu Lingyu silently curled her lips.

He cleared his throat and walked out. Under Xu Chencan's astonished gaze, he calmly said, ”I'm here to call you for food. Hurry up and come out to the dining hall.”

With that, he turned and walked away.

When he was about to open the door, he added, ”In the Wang family, you can rest assured that no one will dare to disrespect you.”

Then he left and closed the door.

Xu Chencan was dumbfounded.

So, the coughing sound that came from behind the tree just now was also made by Chu Lingyu?

He even purposely used a rough voice so that she couldn't recognize him?

He was clearly teasing her!

Chu Lingyu … How could it be like this?

He usually had a cold expression, but he was actually so childish as to play such tricks.

I just scared her to death! He was truly hateful …

I wonder if he saw her naked or not …

Xu Chencan's face was flushed red as she slowly got up and wrapped a towel around herself. She quickly took a shower, changed her clothes, and headed back to the main house.

Upon entering, he saw Chu Lingyu sitting on the sofa, reading a book.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, he looked over at her, his eyes calm and unperturbed. However, Xu Chencan still had the feeling that he had seen through everything.

She blushed, not daring to look him in the eye as she silently walked towards the dining room.

She didn't notice the smile in Chu Lingyu's eyes as she watched her back.

He had originally thought that he would be able to finish the meal quietly.