latelenovela Is Chapter 489 interesting at all?
Is Chapter 489 interesting at all?
As soon as Yan Zuozuo entered the house, she smelled the tempting aroma of food and her eyes widened. "Honey, did you make black chicken soup today? It smells so good."
Chi Moqing affectionately patted her head: "Go wash your hands first, I'll get you some soup."
"Okay." Yan Zuozuo washed her hands and came out to see a large bowl of black chicken soup on the table. The soup was very flavorful, and it made her mouth water. Without any regard for appearances, she picked up the bowl and drank it down quickly.
She's pregnant now, so her weight gain is understandable. As for dieting, she can worry about that after giving birth. Especially since her husband is going to great lengths to cook delicious meals for her and has absolutely no intention of making her lose weight.
Chi Moqing brought out the food and watched his wife eat with great satisfaction, his eyes filled with doting affection. He placed the dishes on the table and smiled, "What would you like to eat tomorrow? I'll make it for you."
After finishing the last sip of soup and eating the ribs that Chi Moqing had given her, Yan Zuozuo looked at another dish and said, "Honey, I want to eat shrimp."
Chi Moqing put a shrimp in her mouth: "Eat more, you need to strengthen your nutrition during this period. I bought some supplements for you, eat them later."
“I like all the food my husband cooks, but you have to go to work and then come home to do housework. Aren’t you tired? Work is important. I can do these things too. If all else fails, we can hire a housekeeper. You don’t have to work so hard.”
"It's okay, your husband likes to take care of you like this." He wouldn't trust anyone else to take care of her.
Soon, the food on the table was completely devoured, with most of it ending up in Yan Zuozuo's stomach. She was currently leaning lazily against Chi Moqing, her mouth still moving as she ate the fruit her husband had brought her.
Yan Zuozuo felt that her husband needed to criticize and educate her; if he continued to feed her like this, she would turn into a pig.
"Honey, didn't you have something to tell me?"
"Ah."
Chi Moqing handed her a tissue to wipe her mouth: "About Tong Shili?"
Yan Zuozuo was dumbfounded. Was her husband too amazing? He could even guess that.
She nodded and briefly recounted the story of Tong Shili and Bai Ningxuan, "Yutong told me about this, but Mr. Bai didn't mention it at all. It seems that Mr. Bai has some feelings for Tong Shili."
Chi Moqing reached out and smoothed her slightly furrowed brows, his gaze towards her carrying a meaningful meaning. "I see..."
"Honey, do you think it would affect us if Tong Shili and Mr. Bai had too much contact?" After all, Tong Shili is J's woman, and adding Bai Ningxuan would be troublesome.
"Wife, do you want to go take a look?" Chi Moqing suddenly asked, seemingly ignoring the question.
"Ok?"
In the car, Chi Moqing said, "Regardless of whether Bai Ningxuan is interested in Tong Shili, he will never side with Master J."
Yan Zuozuo looked at him, puzzled.
"Bai Ningxuan's father was originally J's confidant, but J is ruthless and doesn't care about old friendships. He took Bai Ningxuan's father's life over a trivial matter."
Yan Zuozuo was dumbfounded. Bai Ningxuan actually had something to do with Master J. My God, what kind of people had she met?
"Fortunately, Bai Ningxuan's mother was just his father's mistress, and J was unaware of their existence, which allowed him to escape unscathed. Bai Ningxuan's mother later became the housekeeper of a neighboring family. Mr. Snowden, who was also his maternal grandfather, valued her highly and nurtured Bai Ningxuan from a young age, single-handedly helping him rise to his current position."
Yan Zuozuo's heart tightened: "Does Bai Ningxuan know about these things?"
"I know, but I don't know if he knows anything about Tong Shili's identity."
Yan Zuozuo's feelings were somewhat complicated. Although Tong Shili's identity was against them, she still hoped that Tong Shili could find happiness if possible. If Bai Ningxuan was just using her, then her life would be far too tragic.
Chi Moqing saw through her thoughts, but didn't say anything. He reached out and hugged her. This little wife of his, no matter how she changes, is still so kind.
Tong Shili stood by the window, having already arranged a meeting time with Bai Ningxuan. Seeing that it was almost time, she changed her clothes and went out. She knew very well how much people in positions of power like Bai Ningxuan looked down on others, but since she was going to apologize, she would show the appropriate sincerity to avoid giving anyone cause for gossip.
She drove off, unaware of the discreet car following her not far away.
In the car, Yan Zuozuo glanced at her husband and asked, "Should we go with them?"
"Don't you want to know what Bai Ningxuan thinks of Tong Shili?"
Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. She really wanted to know. Besides her worries, she was also very gossipy. But was it really okay to secretly follow Tong Shili like this?
"Don't worry, you won't be found out." Chi Moqing smiled teasingly, making Yan Zuozuo's face turn red. Husbands are the worst! You should know, but they have to say it out loud. What a bad guy.
Upon arriving at the coffee shop, Tong Shili didn't get out of the car, but remained inside to compose herself. She was willing to accept Bai Ningxuan's requests as long as they weren't excessive. However, if he dared to disrespect her, she would absolutely not hold back.
Tong Shili got out of the car and saw Bai Ningxuan, who looked refined and elegant, in a corner of the coffee shop. She walked over and sat down opposite him.
"What would you like to drink?" Bai Ningxuan waved, and a waiter came over.
"Blue Mountain, thank you."
Seeing Tong Shili's indifferent expression, Bai Ningxuan smiled and said, "If you were sitting across from me like this, I would think Miss Tong is here to collect a debt."
Tong Shili's face stiffened, and she said coldly, "Tell me, what will it take for you to forgive me?"
Bai Ningxuan smiled enigmatically, his handsome face enough to make even women envious. He took a small sip of his coffee and slowly spoke, "I didn't say I wanted to blame Miss Tong. Perhaps I misinterpreted your feelings?"
Tong Shili paused for a moment, just then the waiter brought over the coffee. It tasted great and eased her slightly embarrassed mood.
"No, but I need to give the company an explanation."
Bai Ningxuan's lips slowly curled into a smile: "It seems that Miss Tong invited me for coffee just to get by."
Tong Shili frowned: "Mr. Bai..."
“Calm down. The environment here is nice, and the music is good too. Don’t you think it’s a good place for Miss Tong to enjoy some leisure time?” Bai Ningxuan interrupted her.
Tong Shili looked at the man in front of her with a strange expression, unable to guess his thoughts. Did he blame her for not being sincere?
She lowered her eyes and stood up to bow to him in apology, but he stopped her. "To be honest, I've forgotten what happened today. If Miss Tong really wants to bow so deeply to me, I'll feel quite embarrassed."
Tong Shili stiffened, meeting Bai Ningxuan's ambiguous smile. Her heart inexplicably raced, and her face flushed. This feeling was different from when she liked Yi Fanxi; just being looked at by him made her feel unlike herself.
She bit her lip, forcefully suppressing these feelings. She absolutely couldn't lose her composure; she wasn't someone who could afford a future...
In another corner not far away, Yan Zuozuo used the menu to hide herself and secretly watched them. "Honey, it looks like things are going to get interesting."
Chi Moqing smiled but remained silent, following the gaze.
Tong Shili and Bai Ningxuan locked eyes, and there seemed to be tiny, crackling flames in the air.
The air rose, ambiguous and eerie.
"So, does that mean you've already forgiven me?" Tong Shili felt very uncomfortable facing this man.
Bai Ningxuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly: "If you wish, of course."
Tong Shili deliberately avoided eye contact; this feeling was unfamiliar, and she felt a little flustered.
She took a deep breath and said, "Even so, I still want to sincerely apologize to you here, and I hope Mr. Bai can forgive my rashness today."
Her heart was beating fast, which was completely out of character for her usual indifference.
But after a long while she still didn't hear Bai Ningxuan's response, she couldn't help but look up at him, only to see Bai Ningxuan smile and say, "Finally you're willing to look at me?"
Tong Shili was unusually embarrassed and uneasy; this feeling was truly strange.
"Finish this coffee with me, and we'll consider this matter over, okay?"
Tong Shili was stunned for a moment before nodding. Neither she nor Bai Ningxuan spoke, their silence seemingly unspoken.
For Tong Shili, the only effect of drinking coffee is to stay awake; it's an indispensable "torture" in her work. She rarely gets to savor it like she does now, appreciating its delicate and smooth texture.
At that moment, Tong Shili suddenly realized she could understand Bai Ningxuan. Although this man held a high position, he knew how to steal a moment of leisure and slowly enjoy life. Compared to his age, he possessed an inherent composure and maturity. Those unimportant little things never bothered him, such as what happened today.
It seems somewhat ridiculous that she came to apologize.
"Thank you, Mr. Bai, for teaching me a lesson." Tong Shili finished the last sip of coffee, feeling warm all over. Especially when she saw Bai Ningxuan's gentle smile, she found that she wasn't so cold-hearted after all.
"I don't understand what Miss Tong is saying."
Tong Shili smiled and showed no sign of leaving even after finishing her coffee. The sunlight shone down, creating a rare moment of languidness.
Seeing Tong Shili and Bai Ningxuan getting along so well, Yan Zuozuo felt conflicted. She hoped Tong Shili would find a good partner, but she also worried that with Bai Ningxuan as her backer, their situation would become very difficult.
Having spent so much time with Tong Shili, Yan Zuozuo felt that she was actually a good girl. Although she was controlled by Master J, she had never really done anything to hurt them.
"Honey, I don't know whether I should offer my blessings or not." Yan Zuozuo scratched her head, looking troubled.
"Whether we offer our blessings or not is unimportant. What matters is how they perceive each other. Wife..." Turning Yan Zuozuo's face towards him, Chi Moqing said with a wronged expression, "Instead of worrying about others, shouldn't you, wife, spend more time on your husband?"
Yan Zuozuo gave him a coquettish look. Five years into their marriage, her husband seemed to have become increasingly wise and mature; he was captivating at first glance. No wonder they say men become more charming with age; this was especially evident in her husband.
Of course, her husband isn't old either; he's still so handsome. He's like a powerful guardian angel, giving her and their baby a sense of security. To have such a man wholeheartedly protecting her, Yan Zuozuo is certain she must have saved the galaxy in her past life—awesome!
"Don't you think your husband is very handsome?" Chi Moqing kissed her and said with a smile.
"Yes, my husband is the most handsome man in the world." Yan Zuozuo laughed heartily, snuggling into Chi Moqing's arms, feeling like the happiest woman in the world.
"The most handsome man in the world has a wife who is also the most beautiful woman in the world." Chi Moqing tapped his little wife's head in his arms. "Otherwise, how could she have her husband so completely captivated?"
"Smooth-talking." Although she said that, Yan Zuozuo felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
Chi Moqing hugged her even tighter, his face full of doting affection.
And on the other side...
"Mr. Bai, are you planning to start with floral designs to expand into the Asian market?" Tong Shili asked.
Bai Ningxuan looked at her thoughtfully, paused, and said, "That's the plan for now. As for the outcome... well, that remains to be seen."
Expanding into the Asian market wasn't part of the plan, but the young master suddenly changed his mind. Of course, this plan wasn't simply about business interests; there were other things involved, but he couldn't announce them in advance. He believed that many things were about to change, and he had long been prepared for these changes.
Although Bai Ningxuan spoke with a smile, it was difficult to conceal the sharp edge he possessed. Whether it was her imagination or not, Tong Shili had a feeling that things were about to spiral out of control, and a strange tension gripped her.