Sweet Temptation! The Beauty in President Pei's Palm is Too Alluring

At 11:00 a.m. the next day, at Terminal 2 of Hwaseong International Airport.

Pei Yanzhou's private jet had just landed. He used the VIP channel, but the exit was still crowded with media reporters.

"President Pei! President Pei! Did you suddenly interrupt the important negotiations in New York to return to China because the DK Group acquisition has been successfully completed?"

"President Pei! We've heard that the Pei Group has been impacted by the global financial crisis. Is your urgent return to China related to this?"

"Mr. Pei, could you share your upcoming plans?"

"President Pei..."

Flashbulbs went off incessantly as reporters desperately tried to push forward, only to be held back by bodyguards.

Pei Yanzhou remained silent and expressionless throughout, walking briskly towards the waiting Maybach under the escort of bodyguards. Chen Yifei opened the car door for him, and he bent down and got in.

"Go to the hospital."

The car sped away, leaving behind a group of media people still frantically taking pictures.

……

Huacheng Central Private Hospital, VIP ward.

Shu Hua had just finished her IV drip, and the nurse was removing the needle. She had a gauze pad on her forehead, her face was pale, her lips were bloodless, and she looked listless and lacked energy.

Chi Yuchu sat on the edge of the bed and fed her water with a small spoon: "Drink slowly."

"Baby, are you still feeling nauseous?" Chi Yuchu asked with a pained expression.

Shu Hua shook her head, her voice a little hoarse: "I'm feeling better, but my head still aches intermittently."

"The doctor said that's what concussions are like; you need to rest and recover." Chi Yuchu wiped her mouth. "You really scared me to death! My legs went weak when I got the call! Luckily it wasn't anything serious, otherwise..."

Before he could finish speaking, the ward door was pushed open.

Pei Yanzhou stood at the door.

He had clearly rushed back; he was still wearing the same suit as yesterday, though his tie was loose and his hair was a bit disheveled. There were faint dark circles under his eyes, indicating he hadn't slept all night.

The moment Shu Hua saw him, her previously forced composure and strength crumbled. Her nose tingled, and her eyes unexpectedly reddened.

"Pei Yanzhou..." she called out.

Upon seeing this, Chi Yu quickly stood up and said to Pei Yanzhou, "President Pei, Hua Hua just finished her IV drip. Well... you two chat, I'll go out first." She patted Shu Hua's hand, "Baby, your husband is here, so I'll be going now. Get some rest, I'll come see you again later."

She nodded to Pei Yanzhou, picked up her bag, and left.

Only two people remained in the ward.

Pei Yanzhou walked to the bedside and looked at the small figure on the bed, whose face was pale and whose forehead was covered with gauze. His heart suddenly tightened.

He reached out, wanting to touch her face, but hesitated for a moment, afraid of hurting her.

Seeing his cautious manner, Shu Hua burst into tears.

Since the incident yesterday, she hasn't shed a single tear. When Chi Yuchu and Pei Muyu came to keep her company, she even smiled and comforted them, saying it was alright.

But the moment she saw Pei Yanzhou, all her strength crumbled instantly. The grievances, fears, and pain that had accumulated throughout the day found an outlet at that moment.

Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.

Pei Yanzhou felt heartbroken and quickly sat down by the bed, gently pulling her into his arms.

"Are you scared?" he asked softly, his voice gentle to himself.

Shu Hua nodded, buried her face in his chest, and mumbled an "Mmm." Then she cried even harder, her shoulders shaking and her breath coming in gasps. She looked utterly pitiful.

"Waaah... Pei Yanzhou..." she sobbed, her words broken as she accused him, "I called you this morning... but you didn't answer..."

"I'm sorry," Pei Yanzhou hugged her tightly, "we were on the plane at that time."

"I was terrified..." Shu Hua continued, "The car suddenly crashed into us, and I don't know anything anymore. When I woke up, I was in the hospital..."

"I know, I know." Pei Yanzhou loosened his grip on her slightly, looking closely at her face. Her eyes were terribly red, the tip of her nose was red too, and her hair was stuck to her face with tears. He reached out and brushed the wet hair away from her face, tucking it behind her ear. "I'm back now, don't be afraid anymore, okay?"

He patted her back gently, like he was coaxing a child.

After a while, Shu Hua's crying gradually subsided.

Pei Yanzhou released her and gently wiped away the tears on her face with his fingertips. He carefully brushed them away, his movements incredibly gentle.

"Is there anything else that's bothering you? Hmm?" he asked in a low voice, his gaze falling on the gauze on her forehead, his eyes darkening. "Does your head hurt a lot?"

"It hurts," Shu Hua sniffed. "My forehead hurts, and the back of my head hurts too. It's a dull ache that comes and goes. I also feel nauseous... I couldn't eat anything this morning."

"The doctor said you have a mild concussion, and these reactions are normal," Pei Yanzhou explained patiently, trying to reassure her. "But you still need to eat something so your body can recover faster. Would you like some fish porridge? I'll have someone bring it over." He remembered that she liked that.

Shu Hua nodded: "Okay."

She looked at him, her eyes still red, like a little rabbit: "Why did you suddenly come back? Didn't you say you'd be back in two days?"

"What will you do if I don't come back?" Pei Yanzhou squeezed her fingers. "I won't feel at ease until I come back to see you."

Shu Hua's heart felt as if it had been gently bumped by something, a bittersweet feeling mixed with a touch of sweetness.

"Are you worried about me?" Shu Hua suddenly asked, her voice very soft. "Are you really worried about me... or about Mrs. Pei?"

After asking the question, she herself felt somewhat uncertain.

Although Pei Yanzhou had treated her very well in the two months since their marriage, indulging her, taking care of her, and even showing possessiveness at times, she was still sometimes uncertain. She wasn't sure how much of his kindness stemmed from the responsibility of being "Mrs. Pei," and how much was because she was just Shu Hua.

She wasn't sure.

Pei Yanzhou looked at her and remained silent for a few seconds.

Shu Hua's heart sank little by little.

"What do you think?" He didn't answer directly, but instead asked her in return.

Shu Hua's face instantly fell, looking a little aggrieved and temperamental: "I don't know... I'm not a mind reader, how would I know what you're thinking..."

Pei Yanzhou was amused by her reaction, but also felt a pang of pity. He gently pinched the tip of her nose: "Well, you're pretty clumsy."

"You're talking about me again!" Shu Hua felt extremely wronged. "Where am I stupid? Where am I stupid?"

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes again.

Pei Yanzhou quickly hugged her: "Aren't you stupid? Can't you see how obvious it is?"

Just as Shu Hua was about to retort, she heard him whisper in her ear:

"I'm good to you because you're Mrs. Pei. Not because of that title, but simply because you, Shu Hua, are my wife, Pei Yanzhou's wife. That's all."

Shu Hua was stunned.

She looked up and met Pei Yanzhou's deep eyes. There was no mockery, no perfunctoriness, only seriousness and sincerity in them.

My heart skipped a beat.

Then, it accelerated rapidly.

"I..." She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Pei Yanzhou looked at her blank expression and couldn't help but laugh: "Now you know?"

Shu Hua blushed, buried her face in his chest, and muttered softly, "I'm not stupid..."

"Okay, you're not stupid," Pei Yanzhou readily agreed. "You're the smartest, the smartest one."

"She's just naturally smart," Shu Hua snorted.

Pei Yanzhou lowered his head and kissed her cheek: "Hmm, smart."

Shu Hua felt a sweet warmth in her heart, then suddenly remembered something and looked up: "Oh right, the person who bumped into me..."