Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

So, you agreed to my inexplicable marriage proposal because…

“I’ve liked it, I’ve liked it for many years,” he said.

Yan Zuozuo stared wide-eyed in shock, and after a long while, she blurted out, "You're in a relationship?"

"..." Chi Moqing's lips twitched, and finally he sighed helplessly and said, "Yes, the person I had a crush on in my childhood is now my wife. Strictly speaking, Cai Qingqing is your substitute."

Yan Zuozuo scratched his head, feeling somewhat confused. This was probably what it felt like to go from hell to heaven all at once.

"Hehe, that's good, that's good." Yan Zuozuo suddenly chuckled, feeling wonderful.

But Chi Moqing was not satisfied. He pinched her nose and said, "Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Yan Zuozuo stared at him intently, reached out and brushed the messy hair from his forehead, looked him up and down, and finally concluded, "Boys change a lot as they grow up. I really can't tell what you looked like when you were a child."

Chi Moqing was on the verge of tears, and grabbed her hand, asking, "Really nothing else to say?"

Yan Zuozuo tilted his head, in a good mood, "Fate brings us together from a thousand miles away?"

Chi Moqing gave up and, as if in a fit of pique, hugged Yan Zuozuo and kissed her.

Yan Zuozuo suddenly remembered Cai Qingqing's words: "She used to live here? You two were hugging and kissing?"

Chi Moqing looked at her and smiled, then shook his head and said, "No, I don't live here, and we didn't hug or kiss. We're just closer than ordinary friends, but we've never really dated."

Seeing Yan Zuozuo's jealous expression, Chi Moqing felt a surge of joy. Although she hadn't fallen in love with him yet, the fact that she was jealous clearly showed that she wasn't indifferent to him, a realization that pleased him.

Yan Zuozuo knew she was heartbroken, but hearing Chi Moqing say that, her heart was indeed bubbling with joy. Not only was she not a substitute, but she was also the girl Chi Moqing had liked for so many years. Admittedly, she had a bit of pride in her.

"You should get some sleep first. I'll take you somewhere tomorrow." Chi Moqing took her small hand, a smile on his lips.

Yan Zuozuo was taken aback: "Where?"

"You'll know when we get there. Go to sleep now." Chi Moqing comforted her until she fell asleep, then came out of the room.

Cai Qingqing sat on the sofa, her face streaked with tears, looking as pitiful as she had a few years ago. But Chi Moqing showed no mercy. Seeing that she hadn't left, he frowned and said, "You should go back."

“Mo Qing…” Cai Qingqing called him affectionately, her tone and voice unchanged, but Chi Mo Qing just looked at her calmly, his eyes without the slightest ripple.

"I really did drink too much just now. I didn't mean to. I really don't know what I did with Zuo Zuo. You have to believe me." She said, tears streaming down her face, looking very aggrieved.

Chi Moqing glanced at her indifferently and said calmly, "It's not important anymore, go back."

"It's my fault. I can explain to her that I really didn't intend to ruin things for you. I..." Her tears fell even harder, as if she were the one who had been bullied.

"I'll explain to her that I won't see her off." Chi Moqing refused without hesitation, opening the door to see her off. Cai Qingqing walked past him reluctantly, hoping he would ask her to stay, but he didn't, he didn't say anything.

“By the way…” Chi Moqing suddenly spoke up, and Cai Qingqing’s eyes lit up as she looked at him hopefully. But then she heard him say, “Drink less alcohol in the future. I don’t want you to hurt my wife.”

Cai Qingqing stood there blankly, feeling as if she had fallen into an abyss.

Yan Zuozuo was in a good mood after hearing Chi Moqing's confession. Although she felt very sorry for Cai Qingqing, she couldn't help but be happy.

The next day, as soon as Yan Zuozuo arrived at the company, she heard a murmur of gossip. It was said that Cai Keren's affair with the CEO had been discovered by the CEO's wife, who then led a group of people to beat Cai Keren up and, it was rumored, strip her naked and throw her into the street.

Yan Zuozuo lowered her eyes, listening to their gossip while packing her things. To be honest, she didn't sympathize with Cai Keren, not because of their personal grudges, but because being a third party was inherently immoral.

"I heard she took a week off. She must have been beaten pretty badly. She got what she deserved."

"A woman like her is only good for her face and her skills in bed. If we're talking about ability, she hasn't produced many noteworthy works in all this time she's been with the company. She's like a vixen, she's doomed, hasn't she?"

"If you're envious, design a few outfits that are practically invisible. Flirt with men now and then, and who knows, you might even become the wife of our company's CEO someday."

"Screw you, I'd rather draw for the rest of my life than serve an old man old enough to be my grandfather."

The office area was filled with mockery of Cai Keren. Yan Zuozuo listened without saying a word, unaware that Mu Yaoqian had appeared in front of her desk at some point, a half-smile playing on her lips. "The rival is gone, happy now?"

Yan Zuozuo glanced at her: "I've never considered her a rival."

Mu Yaoqian snorted coldly: "That's right, she really isn't worthy of being your opponent. Even when it comes to choosing a man, she's not as good as you."

"Is there anything else? If not, I'm going to work."

Mu Yaoqian sneered: "It seems that the position of team leader is definitely yours this time. Congratulations, Yan Zuozuo."

Yan Zuozuo remained silent, picking up the documents and beginning to read. Mu Yaoqian, finding the conversation dull, made another sarcastic remark and left. Yan Zuozuo watched her retreating figure, feeling utterly bewildered. She wasn't even close to Mu Yaoqian, yet this woman always seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally kicking her when she was down—what good did that do her? She shrugged, no longer focusing on the matter.

Near the end of the workday, the design director handed her a document, saying, "We're competing with RX for this project. Take this home and take a look. If you have any ideas, come and see me."

Yan Zuozuo was flattered: "Does the director mean I should participate in this project?"

"I have selected five people so far, and I will choose three from them. I have faith in your abilities."

"Thank you, Director. I will definitely work hard." Yan Zuozuo was very excited. Being able to participate in this project meant that the company recognized the designer's abilities. Moreover, RX's designers were all top masters. Even if she lost to them, she could still learn a lot from their experience.

Yan Zuozuo doesn't have any particularly big expectations in her life. She just hopes to become a famous designer one day and have her own brand. That way, she will be very content with her life.

Just as she was excitedly eager to try, Chi Moqing's phone rang, saying he was already downstairs. Yan Zuozuo quickly packed her things and ran to the car, "Have you been waiting long? Sorry, I forgot the time."

"It's nothing. Are you hungry? Let's go eat first, then go to the secret base."

Yan Zuozuo became even more curious after hearing what he said: "What secret base?"

"You'll know when it arrives."

Yan Zuozuo wondered if this was a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road, because while she was having dinner with Chi Moqing, she unexpectedly ran into He Xinrui and Qi Jiahui again. He Xinrui seemed to have forgotten about the last banquet, and came over to greet them, arm in arm with Qi Jiahui.

"President Chi, Miss Yan, what a coincidence!" He Xinrui's voice was full of surprise.

Chi Moqing glanced at her indifferently, a hint of aloofness flashing in his eyes. "This is my wife. Miss He can call her Mrs. Chi."

He Xinrui was taken aback for a moment, then smiled again, "Mrs. Chi, it was my oversight."

Upon hearing this, Qi Jiahui's face flashed with resentment.

“President Chi and Mrs. Chi are here for dinner too? The food here is quite good, and the ambiance is nice too. This meal is on me, consider it my apology for what happened last time.” With that, He Xinrui took it upon herself to have the waiter put the bill on her tab.

"Thank you for your kindness, Miss He, but no need." Chi Moqing nodded to the waiter. "Miss He, do you and Mr. Qi have an appointment here? It's getting late."

His intention to send them away was obvious. It was unclear whether He Xinrui was pretending not to understand or genuinely not understanding. She took Qi Jiahui's arm and said, "I didn't make any appointments. We're just here for a family meal to discuss my marriage with Jiahui."

"Really? Congratulations." Chi Moqing didn't say much, but looked at Yan Zuozuo gently. "Eat more, you're too thin."

"President Chi and Mrs. Chi have such a good relationship." Suddenly, He Cangyuan's voice came from behind them, "You're here for dinner too, what a coincidence."

Yan Zuozuo frowned, then suddenly felt a hand grasp hers under the table. Startled, she looked up at Chi Moqing. He still wore a detached smile as he stood up and shook hands with He Cangyuan.

She stood up and saw Qi Jiahui staring intently at her. Yan Zuozuo turned her head away, avoiding his gaze.

Mr. and Mrs. He Cangyuan were naturally delighted to see Chi Moqing. They had been on tenterhooks since the banquet, fearing that Yan Zuozuo might speak ill of them, causing Chi Moqing to harbor resentment. More importantly, the Chi family's investment in the municipal hospital this year had been delayed, causing He Cangyuan great concern. He had already signed an agreement with a foreign company to purchase machinery and equipment; if the funds didn't arrive, the hospital could completely collapse.

He called Chi Moqing's special assistant more than once, but the assistant always replied that the president was too busy, which made He Cangyuan very anxious. Coincidentally, he happened to run into him today, and he had to resolve this matter.

He Cangyuan warmly shook hands with Chi Moqing, repeatedly praising, "What a coincidence, what a coincidence! I've been wanting to invite President Chi and Mrs. Chi to dinner to apologize for what happened last time, but President Chi hasn't given me the opportunity yet."

Chi Moqing smiled without changing his expression: "I have indeed been very busy lately, Dean He is too kind."

"It's better to meet by chance than by plan. We've run into each other today, so why don't we have a meal together?" He Cangyuan said with a smile.

"Dean He, you're too kind." After saying that, he turned to look at Yan Zuozuo, who was smiling at him.

If it weren't for the financial issue, He Cangyuan wouldn't want to face Yan Zuozuo like this. A daughter he had abandoned was now demanding his help; he was a father, after all, and he'd lost all face. But he had no choice but to turn to Yan Zuozuo for help; it was clear that Chi Moqing cared about her deeply.

"Mrs. Chi, I'm so sorry about what happened last time. I wonder if we would have the honor of inviting you to dinner today as a way of expressing our apologies."

Although Yan Zuozuo wore a smile, her heart was filled with complex emotions: a sense of vengeful pleasure, sorrow for He Cangyuan, and a touch of loneliness. If she hadn't married Chi Moqing, she would never have seen He Cangyuan bow his head and apologize to her.