spring bite mark

Chapter 41 Sinking
She spoke vaguely, clearly not intending to reveal Yan Changye's true identity. But that one word, "husband," left everyone dumbfounded!

"Boss, is this the legendary..."

The husband of the legendary boss who forced his new female assistant to resign, is vindictive, distrustful of both men and women, and extremely possessive.

Ayla didn't dare say what came next, but everyone in the Twilight Cicadas understood.

Jiang Manman hummed in agreement: "It's him."

Yan Changye narrowed his eyes slightly: "Madam, what kind of riddle are you playing?"

"It's nothing," Jiang Manman replied perfunctorily, glancing towards VIP room number 1. "Are you coming with me?"

With outsiders present, Yan Changye restrained himself and put his arm around her waist, saying, "Yes, let's go back together."

Jiang Manman instructed Jiang Rong, the only one who remained relatively calm, "You're responsible for taking the others home."

"Okay, ma'am."

Jiang Manman followed Yan Changye out. Behind her, Shanshan couldn't help but whisper and exclaim, "How can there be such a handsome man in the world? Our boss is eating so well..."

Yan Changye lowered his head slightly and whispered intimately in her ear, "Madam, it seems that your husband hasn't let you down."

Jiang Manman glanced at him and said, "You should tone down your flirting skills."

Yan Changye sighed softly: "Am I not restrained enough? Since I met you, my wife, no other woman has come near me."

Jiang Manman didn't want to discuss this topic with him.

The Sound of Night slowly drove through the midnight streets. Jiang Manman drove, while Yan Changye, slightly drunk, closed his eyes to rest.

His personal cell phone rang.

Jiang Manman glanced at his phone screen, paused slightly, and asked, "Xie Yunxi sent you a video call, should you answer?"

"You can answer it." Yan Changye casually handed her the phone. "It's probably Xie Jian having to tutor homework again. I'm a bit tired today and can't handle it."

Tired, really tired.

He had been on business trips for several days in a row, rushed back overnight, spent half the afternoon fooling around with her, and then went out to meet up with Chen Jinzhou and the others in the evening. He had hardly had a proper rest. Jiang Manman threw the blanket from the car into his arms and hesitantly picked up his phone.

Then, click on it.

In the video, there is indeed a familiar little face, very delicate, with a bit of baby fat, and a pair of big, bright eyes.

Jiang Manman fixed her phone to the holder and greeted the driver while driving, "Thanks."

"Wow! It's Manman!" The other party was obviously very surprised and had no time to ask why it wasn't Yan Changye who answered the video call. All their attention was on Jiang Manman.

Jiang Manman glanced at the camera: "You need help with your homework, right?"

"Homework doesn't need to be a long and arduous process." Xie Jian's voice was clear and crisp, with a hint of ingratiation. "I will never bother you with homework."

Jiang Manman: "..."

The child's innocent words eased her mind a bit: "Well, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet? Children need to grow, they need to go to bed early."

"Tomorrow's the weekend, I can sleep in." Xie Jian smiled, half-closing his eyes. "Yushui Bay is so lively tonight, they're all hosting a banquet for my daddy and great-uncle. Manman, do you want to go see?"

Holding a banquet? That must be because of those two projects they secured.

Jiang Manman glanced at Yan Changye reflexively, seeing his indifferent expression, unsure whether he minded the matter or not, and couldn't help but reach out and interlock her fingers with his.

Yan Changye didn't speak, but instead took her hand and placed it inside his clothes, tracing it down along the lines of his taut abdominal muscles...

Jiang Manman's pity for him vanished instantly!

“Madam…” Yan Changye said hoarsely, “Don’t tease me, I’m hard again.”

Jiang Manman abruptly pulled her hand back and covered him with the blanket, including his head, before looking at Xie Jian again.

Xie Jian's round eyes were filled with anticipation: "There are so many people and so much food at the banquet, Manman, shall I show you around?" Jiang Manman's eyes were smiling, and her voice was gentle: "Okay."

The video camera started shaking, and Xie Jian switched cameras. What came into view was a lively banquet hall, with elegantly dressed people coming and going.

Xie Jianzai gave a very serious introduction:

"Manman, this is my toy room, but today it's full of gifts from other people."

"The living room was full of food. My favorite food was this dark chocolate cake and cola, but Daddy and my great-uncle only allowed me to have a small bite..."

"Hey, Manman, see that group of people? My great-uncle and his friends are over there. My great-uncle is so handsome, let me show you!"

Before Jiang Manman could react, the video started spinning randomly again.

Then, the focus went out, which must have meant Xie Jian was holding it and shaking it.

But Xie Jian's voice came through clearly: "Uncle, would you like to see my Manman? She's so pretty!"

A clear, crisp voice rang out: "Xie Jianguai, go play with those children. Your great-uncle will put you to sleep when he's done with his work."

A voice I know by heart.

Jiang Manman's eyes turned cold, and she abruptly hung up the phone.

A hand reached out and took the phone, tossing it aside casually. Yan Changye raised an eyebrow nonchalantly, his voice languid, a hint of sourness in his tone:

"Madam, after all these years, are you still so sensitive to his voice?"

Jiang Manman's almond-shaped eyes swept over him: "I'm more sensitive to your voice."

The banquet ended abruptly.

Port city.

Inside the bustling banquet hall, Xie Jian clung to Xie Yuheng's leg: "Uncle, I won't bother you if you just look at Manman! I just told her you're so handsome, let her see first."

Xie Yuheng squatted down, his exquisite, pale skin adorned with the soft light from the chandelier. Even with his aloof and indifferent expression, he still drew the attention of countless women at the banquet.

He picked up Xie Jian and said casually, "What Manman? Is she your pet friend?"

"No! It's Jiang Manman from the capital." Xie Jiantian said innocently, then pointed the phone at him. "Hey, Uncle, do you want to say hello?"

Xie Yuheng paused slightly, then looked abruptly at Xie Jian's phone.

The phone screen showed his WeChat chat with Yan Changye, but the video call had been ended by the other party two minutes earlier.

Xie Yuheng couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart. He felt that the banquet, which had been quite interesting, had suddenly become separated by a thick barrier. Despite the bustling noise, his world felt cold, empty, and suffocating.

He absentmindedly put down Xie Jian, his mind heavy with thoughts, and lost all interest in the banquet. He went to the terrace alone.

When Li Ke found him after the banquet, the usually restrained man had been exposed to the cold wind for hours, with shards of glass scattered around his feet.

Li Ke's heart skipped a beat: "Boss?"

"Li Ke," Xie Yuheng's eyes darkened, "what are my chances of winning against Yan Changye?"

Li Ke dared not answer.

Xie Yuheng didn't need his answer.

"Let's get ready to go to the capital."

He had been waiting for five years, and the black hole of desire in his heart grew larger and larger, almost swallowing him up in that instant.

He wasn't going to wait any longer.

(End of this chapter)