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Chapter 110: Chapter 109: Today’s Mrs. Chen
Beijing, an ascending star.
Xia Yubing stood by the car in the showroom, puzzled as she watched Chen Cheng, who was sitting not far away.
He was the one who called to buy a car, yet Chen Cheng didn’t look at a single car, his phone, on the other hand, kept ringing incessantly.
At first, he hung up the incoming calls, then dismissed the voice and video calls without answering, and eventually started texting.
"Mrs., are you still satisfied with this S63L?" the salesperson asked nearby:
"We have a test drive car here, would you like to try it today?"
"Mrs.? Mrs.?"
Xia Yubing then came back to her senses, looked at the saleswoman next to her, and smiled: "Let’s wait until he’s done, then decide."
"Mrs., you’re really lucky! Your husband is so busy, yet he accompanies you to buy a car. Such affection really is enviable!" the saleswoman commented.
Xia Yubing was a bit startled.
By appearances, they were here together to buy a car, and to outsiders, they seemed to be in harmony, but only she knew that all this was just for show.
She was clear in her heart that the title "Mrs." wouldn’t pertain to her.
Xia Yubing gave a slight smile, "It’s alright!"
Her gaze fell again on Chen Cheng not far away.
"Our car comes with district-issued consumer coupons, allowing for a discount of fifteen thousand." the salesperson continued to explain,
"And buying now includes many additional gifts and services, it’s really a great deal."
Xia Yubing politely smiled, her thoughts completely elsewhere.
Her eyes stayed on Chen Cheng, watching him concentrate on typing, his eyebrows occasionally furrowing, wondering who he was discussing such important matters with.
After a while, Chen Cheng finally put down his phone and stood up, walking towards her.
He looked over and glanced at Xia Yubing, casually asking: "How is it?"
Xia Yubing nodded, "Not bad."
"Sir, this car is very suitable for you and your wife."
The salesperson stepped up her pitch, "Especially the interior, the comfort is extremely high. Your wife just tried it and was quite satisfied."
Chen Cheng’s lips curled up, wrapping his arm around Xia Yubing’s slim waist, "Mrs. Chen, are you satisfied?"
The sudden intimacy caught Xia Yubing off guard; she stared into those deep eyes, dumbly nodding.
Yet her heart was already pounding uncontrollably.
Are the interactions between her and Chen Cheng really like a married couple?
But there always seemed to be an invisible layer between them.
Seeing their display, the salesperson continued:
"And the performance of this car is also top-notch! Zero to one hundred acceleration in 3.3 seconds, equipped with hybrid technology derived from F1 racing, and the 4.0L V8 turbocharged engine is indeed a performance beast! It injects powerful confidence into your every overtake!"
"Whether it’s for daily commuting or long-distance travel, it can bring you the ultimate driving experience!"
Chen Cheng nodded slightly, "Then we’ll take it."
Upon hearing this, the salesperson’s face immediately blossomed with joy, "Please come this way, you two."
"Is it in stock?" asked Chen Cheng.
"A new car will arrive at the store next Wednesday." the salesperson responded: "It has the exact same configuration as the car in the showroom. You and your wife can just come to inspect the car and take delivery then; we will have all the paperwork prepared for you in advance."
Chen Cheng nodded, "Alright, let’s agree on that then."
Afterward, they followed the salesperson to handle the relevant procedures and paid a deposit of 3,000 yuan.
Xia Yubing was somewhat in a daze throughout, still immersed in the "Mrs. Chen" that Chen Cheng had uttered.
Not until they had left the ascending star did Xia Yubing come to her senses as if waking from a dream.
She looked at Chen Cheng beside her, opened her mouth but didn’t know what to say.
Chen Cheng seemed to notice that she was acting unusual, glanced at her, his lips still wearing that faint smile, "What’s wrong? Still reminiscing?"
Xia Yubing’s face instantly flushed red, "No, not at all."
She turned away in panic, but her mind was filled with an array of thoughts.
"Where are we going now?" she asked.
Chen Cheng drove, "To the place you want to go."
Xia Yubing bit her lower lip, "Then I’ll go up first, send you a message, and you come up later."
Chen Cheng nodded, "Did you bring the thing I asked you to?"
Xia Yubing sheepishly turned back.
What Chen Cheng asked her to bring was the small box that Tong Jialu had found last time.
Although she was reluctant to play with these things, after receiving Chen Cheng’s message last night, she still sneaked it out of the house and placed it in the trunk beforehand.
"I brought it."
Xia Yubing muttered: "Lao...Chen..."
A single "Mrs." had completely caused Xia Yubing to lose herself; she didn’t know how to address Chen Cheng by her side anymore.
"Wow, have I become ’Lao Chen’ now?" Chen Cheng teased.
"No, no!" Xia Yubing hurriedly explained: "I don’t know how to address you."
Chen Cheng tilted his head slightly, "Today, as you wish."
Looking at that sunny smile, the iceberg in Xia Yubing’s heart also melted.
She held onto Chen Cheng’s hand, her heart fluttering as she said: "Husband."
Chen Cheng smiled, hands interlocked with Xia Yubing’s, and drove straight to the Bulgari Hotel by the Liangma River.
...
Standing in front of the room door, Chen Cheng responded to the last message before pressing the doorbell.
From inside came a series of hurried footsteps, and then the door cracked open a sliver.
Xia Yubing’s fervent eyes were about to erupt.
The door slowly opened, Xia Yubing’s face blushed, and she shyly looked at Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng walked into the room with a smile on his lips, hooked the door closed with his foot.
Xia Yubing had already shed that chiffon dress, now wearing only the silk nightgown that barely covered her hips.
Her long hair, which hung loose, was full of charm; her legs, bare without stockings, shone with the natural lustre of her skin.
Chen Cheng stepped forward, gently wrapped his arms around her waist, and whispered in her ear, "What’s the matter, can’t wait?"
Xia Yubing gently bit her lip, her breathing becoming a bit rapid.
Chen Cheng’s fingers slowly slid down from her fragrant shoulder, pausing at her delicate waist, gently caressing.
"You’re truly beautiful," Chen Cheng said softly, his eyes filled with intense desire.
Xia Yubing’s heartbeat sped up even more. She leaned into Chen Cheng’s embrace, feeling his warmth.
Chen Cheng lowered his head and kissed her neck; Xia Yubing let out a soft moan, her body involuntarily moving closer to him.
From her neck upwards, finally lingering on her lips.
Xia Yubing began to grow hot, her gaze blurry, yet her hands clung tightly to Chen Cheng’s back.
Chen Cheng lifted her up and walked towards the large bed over two meters wide, gently placing her on it and then pressing down upon her.
...
...
The lights dimmed gradually, leaving only the swirling fragrance in the room.
Xia Yubing nestled bashfully in Chen Cheng’s arms, feeling the strong beating of his chest.
Chen Cheng tenderly held her, his fingertips lightly brushing across her soft skin, each touch seeming like he was savouring the purest and the most beautiful treasure in the world.
This time, Chen Cheng gave her a very normal experience, like the instinctual communion between lovers.
But such an ordinary affair momentarily gave Xia Yubing the illusion that she had truly become "Mrs. Chen," bringing her great happiness and satisfaction.
She felt the tenderness in Chen Cheng beyond his usual dominance and understood that the identity of "Mrs. Chen" was only for today.
The air carried not just the lingering warmth, but more so the love that spun and coursed between their hearts amidst their joy.
"Husband, I think..."
Just as Xia Yubing was about to climb on top again, the doorbell rang.
She looked confusedly towards the door. "Didn’t I schedule the meal to be delivered at two?"
Chen Cheng gave her buttocks a pat, "Go answer the door. The delivery is here."
"Delivery?"
Xia Yubing got out of bed and casually grabbed a bathrobe to wrap around herself.
When she opened the door, however, she froze at the sight of the person standing there.
"Wen... Chairman Wen."
Wen Shulin’s face was ashen. She didn’t even give Xia Yubing a glance but walked straight into the room.
Looking at the clothes scattered on the floor and smelling the lingering scent in the air, she said flatly, "Chen Cheng, what is this supposed to mean?"
Xia Yubing was scared witless and quickly shut the door.
She hurriedly scurried past Wen Shulin and returned to Chen Cheng’s side.
Chen Cheng had also put on a bathrobe and was sitting on the sofa by the window. He patted his thigh.
Xia Yubing obediently seated herself in his embrace.
"Miss Wen, you’re a bit late," Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Had you come a bit earlier, you could have witnessed the grand event."
Hearing Chen Cheng’s words, Xia Yubing tensed up, completely at a loss about what he intended to do.
Now, she finally realized that the person Chen Cheng had been talking to all morning was officially Wen Shulin.
Wen Shulin stood beside the TV cabinet, "Do you think this is amusing?"
"If you like taking secret photos so much, I might as well put on a show for you," Chen Cheng continued, "Free of charge."
"Huh, I’ve known for a while that it was you who took the bag."
Chen Cheng smiled, "Then you certainly don’t know what’s inside it."
"What else could it be? Isn’t it just the sordid affair between you and Liu Zhiya?"
Wen Shulin didn’t care about Xia Yubing’s feelings and said it straight out.
Xia Yubing’s eyes widened; she had not expected to meet a new woman in Chen Cheng’s life under such circumstances.
And to think they had been secretly photographed.
Looking at Chen Cheng’s indifferent expression, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
"Do you want to take a look?" Chen Cheng patted Xia Yubing’s thigh, motioning her to stand up.
Then he walked over to the TV cabinet, took out the card reader and memory card that were already prepared.
"After all this effort, you must be very interested, right?" Chen Cheng asked with a smile.
Wen Shulin turned her head away with a cold snort, "Men are naturally like this. Enjoying flaunting such things as their trophies."
Chen Cheng plugged the card reader into the USB port at the back of the television and picked up the remote control, "It’s quite exciting, sure you don’t want to watch?"
"You’re such a bore."
Wen Shulin’s tone suddenly shifted back to the Beijing accent; her arms were crossed over her chest.
Chen Cheng pressed the power button.
Xia Yubing didn’t want to see Chen Cheng in tender moments with another woman she didn’t know.
Yet curiosity drove her; she wanted to see what kind of woman could enter Chen Cheng’s life, whether she differed from herself, and if there was anything lacking.
Even, whether this woman could compare to the stunning beauty from the Willow Tree Treasure Hall.
Xia Yubing’s gaze flitted to the TV screen, and the next second, she was completely stunned.
"This... What is this?" Xia Yubing covered her mouth as she spoke.
