Chapter 134 - Precious (1)

Xi Jian sat next to Ling Yue. His gaze fell on his wife's flat stomach. After confirming the truth, his feelings were mixed.

He wanted to have children with Ling Yue, but did not expect it to be this fast. After all this trouble happened, he wanna have a little bit more lovey-dovey time. What if Ling Yue's attention on him was less than normal? Could he still love his child?

"What' wrong?" Ling Yue tilted her head and looked at him.

"I have no idea." Xi Jian answered softly. "I'm happy. But I'm worried too." Xi Jian hid his face behind his palms.

Ling Yue stared at him. "Tell me what you think..."

Xi Jian tilted his head towards Ling Yue. "Maybe I'm not ready to be a father?"

When he finished saying that, he saw the shock on Ling Yue's face.

She was silent for a moment. After a minutes, Ling Yue spoke to him slowly. "Should we postpone it first?"

"WHAT? NO! That's not what I meant!" Xi Jian held her hands, nervously. "I mean, later, if our child born, when she or he born, I'm still reluctant to share your attention with them, I mean that, uhm,...ahhhh!" Xi Jian smiling awkwardly. "No. Forget what I said! He or she shouldn't hear his father being childish like this."

Ling Yue smiled. Xi Jian stunned when Ling Yue hugged him. "I miss you..."

Xi Jian put his arm around Ling Yue's shoulder after getting rid of his silly thoughts. "Me too ..." Xi Jian squeezed her in his arms. "I really miss you. Sorry I haven't been home lately."

"You want to talk about it?" although she knew what was happening, Ling Yue wanted to hear it directly from him.

Xi Jian leaned back with Ling Yue still in his arms. The quiet office atmosphere makes him relaxed. Xi Jian glanced at the office door. He asked Gan Ji and Bai Xu to stand on guard for now.

Xi Jian sighed. "I once asked you remember? 'If one day I lost King Empire, do you still want to be with me?'"

Ling Yue muttered 'yes', she remembered it.

"I thought I would let it go. But when I imagine you living hard with me is unacceptable. And now there is one more life that depends on me, I think what I've done so far is worth it." Xi Jian looked at Ling Yue who listened without interrupting.

"When Xi Zuan replaced me temporarily, it wasn't long before he was attacked too. There was a rumour about the Xi family's afloat that we won't last long. They start speculating on their own and trying to merger King Empire with other companies."

"Why?" Ling Yue asked confused. How can they spread rumors like that? "Do you know who they are?"

Xi Jian now knew that Guo Zheng was behind this all. That's why he couldn't detect their work before.

"Yes ... more or less. That time I didn't have proof yet. Some of those people used to act quietly, but after their boss gone, their cover blew up and I can get rid all of them."

They used to sell their shares quietly, little by little. Some managers even became spy for other companies. When rumours of this powerful family will collapse blows, many parties applaud and wait happily for their fall down. Even friends can be enemies at this time.

"Then now? What are you doing?"

"We lost a lot of shares, but now I'm trying to fix it. You know...when a company as big as King Empire sounds weak, the companies under it will quickly try to devour it ..."

Ling Yue hasn't seen the news lately. If she knew, she could help Xi Jian by her side, at least, she could help morally and encourage him.

"Jian ... am I—" Ling Yue stopped her words. Her eyes softened. Ling Yue carefully detached herself from Xi Jian's arms.

She bet as long as he didn't go home, he might as well not sleep much. Xi Jian was the type of person who easily woke up with a slight movement, but when Ling Yue raised her body, Xi Jian did not move.

His eyes were closed and his soft snore was heard. This was the first time Ling Yue had seen him fall asleep while conversing, it means he was really tired.

Ling Yue took a blanket from the secret room and covered him with it.

Xi Jian woke up because he smelled some food. Gradually, his heavy eyes opened. He could see various dishes on his guest table. After his eyes open wide, Xi Jian paid attention to his surroundings. It seems like he was still in his office.

"Oh, are you awake?"

Xi Jian saw his wife greet cheerfully. "Are you still here?" Xi Jian yawned and rubbed his eyes. "What time is it now?"

Ling Yue pulled his arm so he stood up and pushed him towards the bathroom. "Wash your face first, I'll call Mr. Bai and Mr. Gan."

When Xi Jian returned to his room. Bai Xu and Gan Ji had already sat and held each other's bowls. Bai Xu and Gan Ji stood up as Xi Jian approached.

"Sorry, Master, we eat first, Madam insisted." Bai Xu said half ashamed. Gan Ji who was still chewing nodded.

Xi Jian sat down and accepted the bowl Ling Yue offered. "Sorry, dear, we are starving." Ling Yue smiled sweetly and brought some side dishes for him.

Xi Jian looked at his watch. "What are you doing until this hour? You should wake me up!" Xi Jian furrowed his brows. It's almost 8 PM now. Xi Jian looked at his assistant and bodyguard, but both of them avoided his gaze and glanced at Ling Yue.

"Don't blame them. I asked not to wake you up." Ling Yue saw them desperately asking for help. "I'll explain later. Alright, let's eat first."