26 Chapter 26 : Reel or Real? (1/2)

”Dear, get out of the room. Let's have dinner.” Hongqi knocked on Xiulan's adjacent door.

Xiulan's ears perks up when she heard that 'dear' word again. ”So it's not wife and wifey anymore?” Xiulan mocks the endearments that Hongqi has given to her. The man is not even sure what to call her anymore.

”Okay!” Xiulan exclaimed and quickly went out of her room. She's also hungry from all the stress and thinking she has done for today. She might pop a vein in her brain sooner or later with all the current problems.

Hongqi was already outside the master's bedroom waiting for Xiulan.

”Let's go.” Xiulan said as she closes the door. They were walking side by side when Xiulan said something. ”I just wanna say it but you look really different with house clothes. You look younger.” Xiulan innocently commented.

This is the first time Xiulan saw Hongqi in khaki shorts and white t-shirt. She saw him in gym clothes before but this time his whole image looked like an innocent college kid. It was so weird for her that clothes does really change a person's image.

Hongqi darkly looked at Xiulan and accused ”So you're saying I look like an old man most of the time?”

”Hahahaha!” Xiulan giggled and retorted ”No! Of course not. You're taking the context blow out of proportion. Pft--” But a snort escapes from her.

”You are making fun of me, dear?” Hongqi had that dark loom on his face but of course he's just teasing.

”No! But for your age, which is 32 years old. You look young like a fresh college boy when you wear house clothes.” Xiulan tried to explain.

”You're really here with a long explanation, huh?” He accused.

”Why? What's wrong? It's a compliment!” Xiulan said, trying to save her ass.

Hongqi didn't say anything but stared down at his wife. Xiulan raised an eyebrow at him and mouthed a 'what'. Hongqi suddenly sneered and acted like he was gonna pounce at her.

Xiulan was alarmed but Hongqi's sudden playfulness and she quickly ran down the short stairs of the penthouse while sweetly giggling to avoid Hongqi. She really found it funny that she accidentally accuse him as an old fart. It's supposed to be an innocent remark, how did it became like that.

She was happily running towards the dining area when she saw Bai Rong came in from the front door.

”Miss Bai, good evening.” Xiulan happily greeted. It's been such a long time that she had this playful mood.

Bai Rong only responded with a smile and nod. She was about to go to the kitchen but she suddenly halted when she saw Hongqi.

”If you say I'm old again, I'm going to really --- Miss Bai.” Hongqi quickly held Xiulan's waist when he caught up to her but didn't continue what he was saying when he saw Bai Rong.

”Good evening, Young Master Xing.” Bai Rong greeted and sweetly smiled at Hongqi.

Xiulan slightly raised her eyebrows. Seeing that sweet expression on Miss Bai's face already gave the answer that she's fond of the Mr. Xing not Mrs. Xing.

”Yikes!” Xiulan awkwardly muttered to herself. ”Another woman to look out. She might poison me anytime if I get on her nerves.” Xiulan muttered to herself more.

Hongqi only nodded to Bai Rong. Then he put his attention to Xiulan and pulled her closer to him and dragged her inside the dining area. When they entered, there was a man wearing a chef hat waiting for them. He was standing near the dining table.

”Good evening, Young Master Hongqi. Pleased to be your chef tonight.” The man greeted.

”Thank you as well, Chef Gong. This is my wife, Xing Xiulan. Unfortunately, she might not be able to eat the food you will cook tonight due to her strict diet.” Hongqi said and gave a teasing look at Xiulan.

Xiulan rolled her eyes at Hongqi's incredulous comments.

The couple sat on their respective seats and waited for their meals to be served. The same time Bai Rong also came in with Xiulan's bland meal.

Bai Rong served Xiulan's food while the chef also serves Hongqi's meal. Xiulan tried to compare each of their meal and all she could see is the unhappiness emitting in her meal. It was so sad to look at. While Hongqi has that steak and asparagus drenched in whatever yummy sauce.

Xiulan painfully look away from Hongqi's meal. ”That was so painful to look at.” she silently muttered.

Hongqi heard his little wife's side comments and he can't help but smile handsomely.

After finishing their meal, Hongqi and the chef started conversing and Bai Rong also time to time would voice out her opinion even though it was not asked. Xiulan would just listen to them and smile when Hongqi tries to tease her and let her join the conversation.

Suddenly Xiulan's phone was ringing and the number was from her S University's Dean. Xiulan's was so surprised that the dean is calling her.

”I'm just going to get this.” Xiulan panicky said and quickly excused herself. She swiftly ran towards the penthouse's small veranda and answered the phone there.

Hongqi was staring at Xiulan's every move and expression. He saw the caller's name and he's curious why S university's dean would call her. He's now really curious what kind of skills Xiulan has in the business world. His aloof wife has an amazing line of connections.

”You are smitten, Young Master Xing.” Chef Gong commented and happily smiled at Hongqi.