Chapter 63 Zhu Liyas Invitation (2/2)
”You're welcome. You'll probably come home late tomorrow because you have a party to attend, right?”
”Yes. I will be late but you don't have to worry about it.”
”I know. Go and get some sleep now.”
”Good night.”
”Good night.”
It seemed that Lil Bei would have to work overtime tomorrow. But nothing would go wrong since it was just a birthday party with college students. Lying in his bed, Xiao Bing sent Yezi two text messages before going to sleep.
The next morning, Xiaoxiao rushed toward the door after having breakfast. ”Brother Bing, I'm not waiting for you. I need to order the birthday cake.”
”Okay.” Xiao Bing grinned. It was rare for him to see Xiaoxiao in such a hurry.
He walked out soon after she did. Then, he saw Zhu Liya coming his way the moment he stepped out of the community.
However, this queenly woman seemed to be in a trance. One could clearly see the bruise on her face. Xiao Bing frowned, wondering what had happened.
”Liya.”
It was not until Xiao Bing called her name that she realized someone was standing in front of her. ”Xiao... Xiao Bing.”
”Yes. What have you been up to lately?”
”No... Nothing,” Zhu Liya shook her head. She seemed to be flustered.
To her surprise, Xiao Bing reached out to take off her sunglasses, causing her to shriek a little. He became furious after seeing her face. ”Who did this? Is the casino causing you trouble again?”
Zhu Liya's eyes were beaten black and blue and there was a conspicuous bruise on her face. It was hard for him to imagine someone doing such things to a mature, beautiful woman. There was something between him and Zhu Liya before. He had a sexual desire for her as well as pity. So he was filled with anger after seeing her like this.
”It's really nothing.” The anxiety on her face disappeared and she tried to leave. ”I should go now.”
”Wait! Is it your loser husband?”
Tears filled her eyes. If not for her strong character, tears would have fallen down like raindrops.
A furious Xiao Bing asked, ”Is it really him?”
”Ye... Yes.” Zhu Liya nodded hesitantly.
”Why?”
”He... He wants more money. He is gambling again. I don't know which casino this time. But he seems to be in a huge debt. The only money I have is for business. I refused to give it to him and...”
”That asshole!” Xiao Bing never thought that a man could be this shameless. Not only did that man look ugly, but his insides were hideous as well. He liked to be with whores instead of his beautiful wife at home. He was even addicted to gambling, which was known as a destroyer of families. Even Madame Bovary was happier than her; at least she had a husband to support her.
Zhu Liya looked at him and asked, ”Can... Can you come to my place tonight? He won't be at home. I just want someone to be with me and talk to me.”
Virtually no man would refuse this beautiful and miserable woman, especially when he was very protective. Xiao Bing agreed without hesitation.
”Thank you, Brother Bing... Thank you. I'll go back now.”
”Okay. I'll visit you tonight.”
The two of them then parted. Xiao Bing sighed with deep feeling after walking for quite a while. ”How did this beautiful woman end up with such a loser? Will she find someone worthy of her?” Though he sympathized with her very much, there was little that he could do for her.
What he failed to see was that peculiar glint in her big, beautiful eyes when she stopped walking and turned around to watch him leave.