For My Wife

"Three million going once! Three million going twice! Sold for three million dollars. Good!" The deal was concluded with a bang on the gavel. "This strand of pearl necklace representing happiness and love has been sold to 'Number 85', Mr. Chu." The auctioneer had clearly memorized the names and the numbers that were assigned to everyone in the room, especially for a character like Chu Lui. He could cause the business world to quake with a stamp from his foot.

Chu Lui stood up with a hand in his pocket and strode out with his long legs. His steps were elegant. With his aloof and ruthless features as well as his tall and sturdy body, his presence was too frightening to be neglected.

"Mr. Chu, may I know which lady do you intend to give this necklace to?" the auctioneer asked as he respectfully handed the necklace to Chu Lui while he handed the credit card and accepted the necklace.

Cash on delivery… which was fair. It was also the regulation of the deal.

Chu Lui looked down at the necklace which he was holding and tightened his grip. For… for whom? Then he parted his lips and said in three words, "For my wife."

His reply had shocked everyone who had thought that he did not like his wife. He had even caused her embarrassment during their wedding ceremony. After they had wedded, he was frequently seen in the company of several female companions. Why would he spend so much money and buy a gift for his wife?

Perhaps the rumors had been false, and the pair of husband and wife had been living in harmony and respect.

Chu Lui walked down the stage. Xia Ruoxin put her fingers against her quivering red lips. Her long eyelashes were wet with her tears.

Chu Lui sat down, turned, and looked at her. "Crying again? Is it because you're happy now?" He touched her eyes with his fingers. Sure enough, his fingers were slightly moist.

He opened the box on his lap, took out that pearl necklace, and put it on her neck. This has elevated her gown and gave it a brand-new feel.

The pearls on her gown and the pearls on her neck had the same luster. Under the lighting, they accentuate her porcelain skin, which looked as if she was basking under the moonlight.

With the exception of her red eyes.

"Why?" Xia Ruoxin caressed the pearl necklace on her neck gently. Three million seemed really expensive. She might not be worth that amount if she were to sell herself.

Moreover, he had declared before so many people that he had bought it for his wife. Her name happened to be Xia Ruoxin.

"I thought you wanted it?" Chu Lui lifted his brow. "You had been staring at the stage with your longing eyes. Don't tell me you have not thought about how you would feel if you really own it. A woman must be honest. Overly modest is just stupid."

Xia Ruoxin put her hand down as she gently bit her red lips. "Thank you." Too much gratitude could not be conveyed with just a simple 'thank you'. The significance of this gift was not its monetary value. Rather, it was for his recognition towards her. He had called her his wife. Was he acknowledging her as his wife?

"You know that I don't want you to thank me." Chu Lui smiled confidently as his lips curved beautifully. It wasn't a big smile, but one could tell that he was in a good mood now.