A Billion Dollar Exchange

This was the first time they had seen him hold onto a woman so endearingly. He even had a sweet smile as he spoke to her. Some of them had heard rumors of his engagement but did not believe it; it seemed that it was true after all.

But who was that woman?

She did not seem like the top actress or model or even a bourgeoisie-daughter whom they thought he would end up with, she looked rather calm with a clean beauty and smooth look, homely and was not even dressed in very expensive wears.

She was the perfect definition of a wife material. Although many of the female employees were envious of her, they could not help but agree that they both looked perfect together.

…

Jin Yue took Xin Yong to one of the five star restaurants in the heart of the city; Xin Yong knew that a meal in that kind of place was up to five digits or even more so she just picked one meal. When Jin Yue saw her choice, he frowned a bit and ticked a few more before passing it over to the waiter who had been standing by the side.

Almost at that moment, Xin Yong's phone which she had dropped on the table started ringing. She frowned and picked up the phone, peering at the screen, as soon as she saw the name written on it, she quickly turned the phone, upside down.

It was Freya, if she picked her call, here when she was with Jin Yue, he would surely want to know who the person was and she was not about to spoil their surprise, so the best choice was to not pick the call.

''Who was it?''

Although Xin Yong had pretended that nothing happened, Jin Yue was still quick to notice her actions, he immediately inquired of the caller.

Xin Yong cleared her throat and shook her head,

''It's Liling, I'll call her later.'' She explained with a small smile. Jin Yue smiled and pushed a few hairs behind her ear lovingly.

''These days, I am finding it difficult to stay without you, you know that?''

Jin Yue asked, staring into her eyes, sincerely. Xin Yong held his gaze for a moment before looking elsewhere.

''Stop teasing me…''

Her phone started ringing again, their gazes both shifted to the lit screen and without saying a word, Xin Yong switched off the phone, returning silence to the private room.

Jin Yue wanted to continue talking but the waiter walked in with their meal, so they had to stop.

Xin Yong was surprised at the many dishes that where placed on the table, she sighed knowing that it was Jin Yue who had chosen them; he practically knew nothing about being economical.

Jin Yue, who had noticed her staring at the dishes, frowned lightly.

''You don't like it? … Waiter, take this all away…''

''No! I love them. '' 

Jin Yue who had noticed her little discomfort wanted to change the whole course but was immediately stopped by Xin Yong. Those were her favorite meals; she was only bothered that Jin Yue just spent a lot of money.

Jin Yue nodded and waved the waiter off. He patted her head gently before passing her the chopsticks.

He quickly placed some rice on a plate and passed it to her, after which he placed a bowl of sauce in front of her.

Xin Yong ate quietly, Jin Yue periodically placed unshelled fish on her plate and she did not realize that he had barely touched his food until her stomach was full.

''Jin Yue! Why aren't you eating?'' Xin Yue asked with completely red lips.

''I'll eat, you eat some more…''

''I'm okay, you should eat, okay. ''

Xin Yong held his arm which was about placing another piece of fish on her plate; she quickly poured him some rice and passed him the sauce.

''Eat up; I'll go use the rest room now. '' Smiling, she stood up and walked out, after a few seconds, she turned around and grabbed her phone.

Jin Yue noticed her actions but did not think much about it, he continued eating quietly.

Xin Yong locked the door behind her as she entered the toilet. Sitting on the WC, she switched on her phone and called Freya.

''Hey, sorry, I couldn't pick up your call, I was with Jin Yue, I did not want him knowing about you.''

''Ah, never mind, so about the birthday surprise, we would meet tomorrow at Xiaun Restaurant, is that okay with you?''

''What time? ''

''Maybe four in the evening, what do you say?''

''Okay, that's fine. I got to go now; Jin Yue's waiting for me. Bye!''

There was a little pause on the other end before Freya said a quick goodbye.

Xin Yong cut the call and washed her hands briefly before walking out of the rest room.

When she came out, the waiter was already leaving with the plates.

''You are done?'' Jin Yue asked as he saw her walk out of the rest room.

''Yeah, let's go.''

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