48 Chapter 48 (1/2)
”Your mood doesn't seem to be very good,” Su Le instantly noticed that there was something wrong with Wei Chu once he got out off his car. She touched her chin while she carefully asked, ”Could it be … you're bankrupt?”
Since he saw Su Le's mood was still the same as it had been that morning, Wei Chu let out a breath, ”Yes, that's right. I'm bankrupt. I don't have a single penny on me.”
”It's alright. You still have a car and a villa. If that's not enough, then I'll raise you,” Su Le magnanimously smiled at Wei Chu, ”Don't successful men like to raise pretty girls? Then, for others to see me as a successful woman, I don't mind raising a pretty boy.”
Wei Chu felt like his position has gotten degraded again. He had now fallen down to the position of a 'pretty boy'. He couldn't help but sigh deeply, ”Then, my master, where would you like to go to have lunch?”
”You need to ask your master about such a small matter? Shouldn't you have already been prepared?” Su Le lifted her chin. She was very satisfied with his cooperative attitude.
”Since we had hotpot yesterday, let's have something lighter like a casserole today,” Wei Chu didn't mind being teased as a 'pretty boy' since he noted that Su Le was currently in a good mood. Anyway, most men had all sorts of nicknames coined by their girlfriend, and 'pretty boy' was only used for people with good appearances. This proved that Su Le liked his appearance. At least being called a 'pretty boy' was much better than being called a 'pig' by his girlfriend. He was satisfied.
”To capture a woman's heart, first conquer her stomach.” It was definitely a truthful saying. Not only were Wei Chu's cooking skills good, but he had also searched around for highly rated restaurants with tasty food. He knew which restaurant had the best Sichuan food, and even knew which alleyway store had the best lamb skewers.
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This restaurant's casserole was truly not bad. Su Le ate some tender meat as she secretly rubbed her rounded waist. It seemed like she had gained quite a bit of weight recently. As expected, good food was the natural enemy of the woman's waistline. After she had finished musing over it, she carried on eating some beef.
”Once we're finished, let's go back to my place. Let's have dinner together.” Wei Chu placed a piece of spare rib into Su Le's bowl. His voice was slightly sullen as he said, ”There isn't much meaning in eating alone.”
Su Le discovered that Wei Chu was disciplined in balancing work and rest. Apart from attending dinner parties, he didn't mess around outside and his actions were steady. He didn't go clubbing all night and he never had one-night-stands with women. Even when Su Le was dating Zhuang Wei, there were occasions where he would go out with his friends and forget about the time. Wei Chu was wealthier than Zhuang Wei, and his position was even higher than his, but Wei Chu did not pick up any of these bad habits.
He was such a good man. Su Le ate the spare rib. Such a good man belonged to her. Su Le's mood improved further as she chewed on the rib.
”Okay,” Su Le nodded. ”Your computer is better than mine anyway. Even when there are many players in a game, your computer doesn't lag.”
”You like playing online games?” Wei Chu asked interestedly, ” What game did you play?”
”It's a game adapted from a martial arts novel. I only play it occasionally. I'm not that interested in it.” Su Le scooped two meatballs into Wei Chu's bowl. ”Casserole doesn't taste as good once it has cooled. You haven't eaten much today.”
”Yep.” Wei Chu actually didn't like eating meatballs but since Su Le was showing care for him, he was very happy to eat it. Even the meatballs he didn't like tasted better than usual.
After the meal, Su Le was already being lazy and did not want to move. She was getting rather sleepy as she climbed onto Wei Chu's car. When Wei Chu took her back to his villa, she climbed the stairs back into the guest room and went to bed. Wei Chu was smiling as he watched her fall asleep.
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When Wei Chu returned to the company, he saw Zhuang Wei standing by a group of plants when he entered the entrance. He turned and walked towards the elevator, but he saw Zhuang Wei walking towards him.
”CEO Wei.” Wei Chu noticed that Zhuang Wei seemed to look a bit more haggard as compared to last time. He soundlessly took a step to the side away from the elevator, ”Mr Zhuang, is there something you need from me?”
”Please give this to Su Le. She didn't go to work today and my calls to her don't get through.” Zhuang Wei held an invitation out to Wei Chu. His expression was slightly dark, ”It's in 3 days.”
Wei Chu glanced at the invitation but he did not accept it. ”You can put it in Le Le's letterbox.”
”You don't dare to take it?” Zhuang Wei sneered, ”Or are you afraid that this invitation will make Su Le upset and she will vent it out on you?”
”You're right. I don't dare,” Wei Chu kept his composure as he smiled, ”I care about Su Le so much that I won't do anything that would disrespect her or affect our relationship. Also, as a man, shouldn't one be treating the woman they love gently, as well as be prudent to them to prevent them from getting upset?”
”So you rely on pretty words to trick Su Le's feelings?” Zhuang Wei replied as he heard the sarcasm in Wei Chu's words. ”Speaking about being eloquent, it is true that many people can win against CEO Wei.”
”My words can't be compared to your actions. If you didn't cheat, I wouldn't have had a chance to be with Le Le. Honestly speaking, I should be thanking you,” Wei Chu's words were increasingly vicious, ”Of course, your conduct and actions are rather problematic. I'm very glad a beautiful flower like Le Le did not get placed into the wrong hands.”
”So what if you speak more eloquently?” Zhuang Wei stuffed the invitation in his pocket, ”Su Le is not a shallow woman who will be moved by some pretty words. Even if I don't have her, you may not actually be the final winner.”
”It is not my decision whether or not I'm the final winner; it's up to Su Le. I am pursuing her, not snatching her.” Wei Chu frowned. He was not willing to speak to Zhuang Wei any longer. ”I don't have much time anymore. If Mr Zhuang wishes to discuss something with me in the future, you can make an appointment in advance.”
Wei Chu dropped the smile once he entered the elevator.
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When she had just entered through a transportation portal, Su Le's character was quickly killed by some bored people waiting nearby. Su Le sighed and closed the game before opening Microsoft Word to work on her novel.