Wife

Ever since he took over the company a few years back, Xia Jiannan rarely had free time to relax and enjoy as he tended to bury himself in his work.

It was only when all the matters had been taken care of that he would allow himself to have some rest.

Master Xia had been informed about Xia Jiannan's condition yesterday. Secretary Cheng had told him that his son was not feeling well and asked to clear yesterday's schedule.

Aware that his son was someone responsible, Master Xia was surprised that he would voluntarily take a break from work before he finishes what he has to do.

It could only mean one thing...

Xia Jiannan knew that his body could not take it anymore and he needed rest.

Thinking till here, Master Xia glanced at his other son who was whining to his older brother to spare him from chairing the meeting.

Xia Jinhu stood up from his seat and knelt at Xia Jiannan's side to beg, "Brother, please, I'm begging you... I don't want to chair the meeting! What if I messed up? All your hardwork and effort would be in vain..."

Master Xia could not take it anymore, his brows furrowed as he looked rather annoyed at Xia Jinhu, "Enough!"

Xia Jinhu whimpered, "Father..."

"Don't call me father! I don't have an irresponsible son like you! Can't you see that your brother is not feeling well?" Master Xia berated Xia Jinhu.

Seeing the usually calm Xia Renjian burst out in anger, Xia Jinhu got scared. He scrambled to his feet and went to Secretary Cheng who stood by the side in a daze.

At this moment, the image of a beautiful blonde woman surfaced in his mind and her reminder rang in his ears.

'He was too exhausted and he needed plenty of rest to recover.'

Xia Jinhu's mouth instantly turned into an "O" shape upon remembering yesterday's events.

Like a flipped switch, Xia Jinhu's attitude did a 180-degree turn.

With resolute eyes, he looked at his father and said solemnly, "I know my mistakes now, Father. I shall leave with Secretary Cheng and carry out the task that Brother has given me."

Secretary Cheng came out of his daze when he heard his name and found Xia Jinhu staring at him.

"Secretary Cheng, let's go!"

Despite his confusion, he could only follow Xia Jinhu out of the dining room and wonder what changed this stubborn young master's mind.

Di Er bowed and thanked the Xia Family for the meal before catching up with Xia Jinhu and Secretary Cheng.

Butler Zuo and Ning also excused themselves after they saw the two left.

The remaining people in the room did not bother about Xia Jinhu anymore and went back to the topic before.

Master Xia turned his attention back to his eldest son. "Jiannan, don't let a woman be responsible for you. It should be your job to do that."

"Hmm, your father is right! No matter what, you should always give her the best and not let your future wife suffer." Madam Xia echoed his husband.

Xia Jiannan listened attentively to his parents' advice and was silent for a moment.

"Okay."

Used to his way of speaking, Master Xia did not really mind and thought of something.

"Since you are not busy today, why don't you invite Xiao Xi later? We are going to have lunch with your grandfather."

Xia Jiannan was quite surprised when he heard his father's words. The way he said "Xiao Xi" just now seemed natural that one would think that he had known her long before.

After the initial shock, Xia Jiannan realized that his parents were looking at him with expectant gazes.

To satisfy their wishes, he could only pull out his phone and look for Wang Rouxi's number. "I will ask her if she is available."

Master Xia and Madam Xia did not say anything as they eagerly watched him dial his girlfriend's number.

They really wanted to meet the mysterious woman who managed to catch their obstinate son's interest.

As he was waiting for the call to connect, Xia Jiannan heard a buzzing sound right next to him.

Xia Jiannan saw his bodyguard, the one called Di Yi, pulled out his phone from the pocket of his suit.

The timing was just too coincidental that he suddenly grew suspicious.

It was only now that he realized why this Di Yi seemed familiar!

The way he and Miss Rouxi smiled was very much alike!

Xia Jiannan discreetly looked at the caller ID and what he saw immediately distinguished those thoughts.

How could he be her?

"Excuse me. I have to take this call."

Everyone saw the caller ID when Di Yi raised the phone.

The person who was calling him seemed to be his...

'Wife'.