Peng Kai’s voice carried a dangerous edge: “What do you think I want to do?”
Lan Hui’s beautiful eyes widened as she swallowed nervously: “Kai-ge, the bodyguards will bring the food up soon!”
Peng Kai pointed to the phone on the coffee table: “The bodyguard just messaged me. They’re stuck in traffic on the way to buy the food, and it takes time to pack it. There and back, it’ll be at least another hour.”
Lan Hui glared at him in frustration: “Kai-ge, you’ve been eating too much rich food. Sometimes you need some plain congee and simple dishes to moderate yourself. Be careful of indigestion.”
Peng Kai thought seriously for a moment, then said, “Whether it’s rich food or plain congee and simple dishes, you still have to eat it!”
Lan Hui felt she couldn’t argue with him and gave up the pretense: “Kai-ge, no. I need to rest.”
Peng Kai nodded: “Fine, you rest. Tonight I’ll just eat some plain congee and simple dishes.”
Lan Hui refused: “No way.”
Peng Kai said straightforwardly, “You just said it yourself!”
Lan Hui was at a loss for words: “I’m not talking to you anymore. In the end, whether it’s agreed or not, it’s still up to her.”
Peng Kai smiled: “I won’t tease you anymore. I’ll go tidy up the spare bedroom, take apart the big bed, and put in a sofa and bookshelf. That way, after work, you can rest on the sofa for a while.”
Lan Hui quickly said, “I’ll help you. But is that big bed easy to take apart?”
Peng Kai doted on her as he ruffled her hair: “Did you forget what I used to do? I can take apart cars; how hard can a bed be?”
“I looked last night. The bed is made of wooden planks joined by screws. As long as there’s a screwdriver, it can be taken apart.”
Lan Hui asked, “What do you plan to do with the bed? Just throw it away?”
Peng Kai replied, “I’ll put it by the trash bin and let whoever needs it take it.”
Lan Hui felt sorry: “Ask Xiao Pang and the others. See if they need it? Such a good bed, it’d be a pity to just throw it away!”
Peng Kai shook his head: “No need to ask. Xiao Pang and the others rent their own places; their spaces are small. Such a big bed wouldn’t fit and would take up too much room.”
Lan Hui thought for a moment: “I’ll take some photos and post them on Yu Yu. We can sell it cheaply. Someone will buy it.”
“We shouldn’t waste things like this.” She looked at the two-meter bed; it was worth at least ten thousand yuan. Throwing it away was really a waste.
“Alright, Fu Fu, you handle it.” Peng Kai had no objections.
Lan Hui acted immediately, taking several photos with her phone.
She registered an account on Yu Yu, uploaded the photos, and added a caption: “Successfully official, moved into my girlfriend’s room, so the spare bedroom is free to be turned into a study.”
“Brand xxx, purchased for over ten thousand yuan. Nearly new bed, only 999 yuan! This is a special price, symbolizing my girlfriend and me lasting a long time. No bargaining, free shipping.”
“Kai-ge, I finished taking photos. You can start dismantling now.”
Peng Kai nodded: “Okay.” He grabbed the screwdriver and started working efficiently.
They kept busy until after eight in the evening. After dinner, Peng Kai neatly arranged the disassembled wooden boards, while Lan Hui sat on the sofa browsing online for a bookshelf.
Online shopping was becoming increasingly popular. Many big brands had gone online, and Lan Hui found a bookshelf she liked, even haggled the price down a bit.
After over an hour of bargaining, Lan Hui finally bought a huge bookshelf costing over nine thousand yuan.
Peng Kai handed the money over to her to manage, and she wouldn’t be stingy.
***
Working in a comfortable environment makes everything easier.
Peng Kai finished his work and had already showered when he noticed her still on the sofa shopping online. He walked over, sat beside her, and pulled her into his arms. “Fu Fu, what have you bought?”
The boyfriend smelled good after his shower. Lan Hui nuzzled affectionately against him: “For now, just a huge bookshelf.
It can hold a lot of books and matches the decoration tone of the spare bedroom. I’ll show you the picture.”
Peng Kai frowned at the price—over nine thousand yuan. “Fu Fu, are you sure it’s okay to buy stuff online?”
He wasn’t worried about money; he just feared she might be scammed.
He himself rarely shopped online.
Lan Hui said, “I don’t know if it’s good yet. We’ll see when it arrives. Anyway, it can be returned. If it’s not good, we’ll return it and go to the mall to pick one.”
“Alright.” Peng Kai pulled her closer: “Stop looking. It’s late. We should sleep.”
His warm breath brushed her ear, and Lan Hui got goosebumps. After his shower, he came to cuddle her—obviously up to no good.
Lan Hui slipped out of his arms like a slippery eel: “Kai-ge, you sleep first. I’m going to shower. Don’t wait for me.”
Peng Kai chuckled but said nothing, heading straight to the bedroom.
Lan Hui took a bath tonight. Their home had a large bathtub, and she soaked two or three times a week.
By the time she finished and came out, it was already past ten.
Lan Hui thought Peng Kai was asleep. She tiptoed into the bedroom and met his gaze.
Peng Kai sat at the head of the bed reading. Seeing her sneak in like a thief, his eyes sparkled with a teasing smile.
“Fu Fu.” His voice was low and gentle, but inexplicably sent a chill down Lan Hui’s spine.
Looks like tonight’s rest was out of the question.
“Still awake, Kai-ge?”
“Waiting for you.” Peng Kai closed his book, placed it on the nightstand, opened his arms, and gestured for her to come over.
Lan Hui lifted the covers and got into bed, cuddling into his embrace without hesitation. “Only plain congee and simple dishes tonight, okay? My small frame can’t handle much.”
Peng Kai was momentarily stunned, then his handsome face brightened: “Okay.”
Originally, he hadn’t planned anything tonight. He had just been teasing her earlier. But now that she said it like this, how could he refuse?
Any normal man wouldn’t.
The next morning, Lan Hui woke with flushed cheeks and her beautiful eyes filled with springtime passion. Looking at the girl brushing her teeth in the mirror, she felt like she’d taken some super tonic.
Lan Hui couldn’t help but think that a bit of relaxation was really good for the skin.
Peng Kai, standing nearby shaving, smiled at the cheerful girl reflected in the mirror. “Fu Fu, Mom messaged me this morning.”
“The recognition banquet is set for April 8th. She wants you to come shopping for a dress with me when you’re free. We’ll attend the recognition banquet together.”
Lan Hui nodded: “Okay, got it.”
Time flew by quickly, and soon it was the day of April 8th.
Lan Hui went early to the salon for styling and makeup, then changed into a bright red cocktail dress.
Today was Peng Kai’s recognition banquet, and naturally, as his girlfriend, Lan Hui had to dress festively.
Around 10 a.m., Lan Hui finished getting ready. Peng Kai took her to the seven-star hotel in S City.
In the car, Peng Kai’s burning gaze lingered on Lan Hui. He always knew his girlfriend was beautiful, but today in full dress, she was stunning.
The red dress made her skin look even paler and clearer. Her long black hair fell freely. Her delicate makeup highlighted her flawless face and perfect figure—pure yet sultry, impossible to look away from.
Lan Hui blushed under his stare and whispered low, “Kai-ge, keep an eye on me. The bodyguards are driving, but there are more people in the car than just us.”
Peng Kai smiled and replied, “Okay.”
His smile was like the warmth of winter sunshine, making Lan Hui glance at him again.
Today Peng Kai also dressed up in a black suit with a red tie and a red rose in his breast pocket, adding festivity and matching her dress—a subtle couple’s look.
Actually, the stylist hadn’t suggested the rose. Peng Kai added it himself. Unexpectedly, it looked perfect. The stylist called it the finishing touch and left it as is.
The two bodyguards sat up front. Through the rearview mirror, they could see the young master and his girlfriend.
Both looked joyful, smiling like a divine couple.
At first, they thought Miss Yue wasn’t a match for the young master, but the more they saw them together, the more they felt the two really suited each other.
Miss Yue had a good personality, lively and cheerful. Though from a poor family, her demeanor was clean and graceful. Today’s formal dress made her stand out more than many heiresses in S City.
Such a girl seemed born to be in the spotlight.
***
Around 10:50 a.m., the black Rolls-Royce stopped steadily at the seven-star hotel entrance. The bodyguards opened the doors, and Peng Kai led Lan Hui out.
The Chen Family elders were already waiting at the entrance, their faces full of smiles.
They were dressed very formally today. Chen Chujiang wore a black suit with an imposing aura; Xue Fen wore a wine-red qipao exuding wealth and elegance.
“Dad, Mom, why are you out here?” Peng Kai greeted them as they walked.
Lan Hui politely said, “Hello, uncle and aunt.”
The Chen Family elders smiled and nodded at her, then said to Peng Kai, “We came out to welcome the guests. Actually, it’s just because it’s almost eleven and our son hasn’t arrived, so we came out to greet him.”
Peng Kai said, “Isn’t there a doorman at the door? They’ll bring people inside. Let’s go in; it’s cold out here.”
The Chen Family elders agreed repeatedly.
The group entered the banquet hall. The host called Peng Kai and the elders aside to rehearse the recognition speech.
Peng Kai wanted Lan Hui to join, but she quickly refused: “Kai-ge, you and uncle and aunt go. I’ll go to the pastry area to grab some food.”
The three of them needed to rehearse, and she wasn’t going on stage. It was pointless for her to stay, better to find something good to eat.
The Chen Family elders were pleased with how sensible Lan Hui was.
They had worried last night she might embarrass herself at the banquet.
“Alright, don’t wander off. I’ll be back soon.” Peng Kai reminded her.
“Got it. Hurry so uncle and aunt won’t wait too long.” Lan Hui smiled and shook her head.
Peng Kai hurried off.
Gu Shinan linked arms with Zhong Sheng as they entered the banquet hall. The luxurious decoration dazzled her.
No wonder it was a seven-star hotel—she had never seen such a beautiful venue.
The banquet hall was full of guests. Men wore suits, women wore gowns with exquisite makeup. Some held red wine, others sparkling champagne, chatting and laughing in small groups.
Almost all eyes were fixed on a corner of the stage.
“No one expected the Chen Family heir to have lived in exile so long, endured so much hardship, yet still be so handsome and distinguished.”
“I heard he used to run an auto repair shop and never went to college. I thought he’d be meek and unsuited to the stage. But today, seeing him, he’s truly a dragon among men.”
“I wonder if he has a girlfriend.”
“Definitely not.”
“How can you be so sure? Do you have insider info?”
“No insider info, but with the Chen Family’s status, ordinary girls can’t even step inside their gates. The only ones fit to match the heir are daughters of wealthy families. So I’m certain he doesn’t.”