Chapter 1563 - 1519: The Wicked Mother-in-Law Arrives 46

Xiao Yuan and Xi Jingchen chatted while taking the elevator down.

They were using the CEO’s exclusive elevator, which previously only Xiao Yuan used; now Xi Jingchen was also using it.

Normally, there wouldn’t be many people around this elevator.

But today, as Xiao Yuan and Xi Jingchen walked out of the elevator, a young girl holding files hurried over and directly ran into Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan immediately dodged aside.

Xi Jingchen was also scared and quickly hid behind Xiao Yuan.

After all, he had a dear girlfriend, and if a young girl ran into him, it would be hard to explain.

With the mindset of saving himself first, Xi Jingchen just hid behind Xiao Yuan, and it was generous that he didn’t push Xiao Yuan out instead.

The young girl bumped too hard, and because there was no one in front to catch her, she fell to the ground.

That fall was really heavy; anyway, Xi Jingchen could hear how painful it sounded.

The young girl lay on the ground with files scattered everywhere.

She looked at the expressionless Xiao Yuan, then at Xi Jingchen behind him, and tearfully said,

"I, I’m hurt, can you help me?"

The young girl’s voice had a hint of coquettishness and grievance.

Xiao Yuan coughed; the direction in which the girl fell was right in the hallway, and for some reason, her entire body lay across the corridor, making it impossible for Xiao Yuan to bypass her.

If it were someone else, they might have been tender-hearted, helping the girl up, picking up her files, and only leaving after comforting her.

Unfortunately, the girl was out of luck.

She happened to run into these two abnormal people.

Xiao Yuan had been through so much that the women he cared about were always a few, mainly Anning, and occasionally his daughters or granddaughters; as for other women, it had nothing to do with him.

While Xi Jingchen wasn’t as stone-hearted as Xiao Yuan, his mind was filled only with Xia Man; unless it concerned close friends, he might help out, otherwise, he’d be quite ruthless.

Especially since Xiao Yuan had told him earlier about how Bai Meng seduced Fu Xinhong.

Xi Jingchen was well aware of how scheming Xiao Tong and Xiao Zhang were, so he was even more cautious around unfamiliar women.

The young girl sobbed miserably, but Xiao Yuan turned a deaf ear to her plea, stepping over her directly.

After thinking for a moment, Xi Jingchen followed Xiao Yuan’s lead and stepped over her as well.

It was as if the girl was just an obstacle, and after stepping over her, both men let out a sigh of relief, striding quickly forward as if fleeing in retreat.

After leaving the company, Xi Jingchen went to get the car, Xiao Yuan sat inside, and Xi Jingchen asked, "Grandpa, what’s with that girl? Could she have been sent by Xiao Zhang to flirt with me?"

"Flirt with you?"

Xiao Yuan glanced at Xi Jingchen, "What’s there to flirt with?"

Xi Jingchen mumbled affirmatively, then resurfaced, "Wait, was that woman after you?"

Xiao Yuan didn’t respond, which implicitly confirmed it.

Driving to a restaurant he frequented, Xi Jingchen parked the car, "I should have a good talk with Grandma about this. Grandpa, do you think you’ll get punished to kneel on a keyboard when you get back?"

Xiao Yuan’s expression shifted slightly with a hint of a smile, "Jingchen, Grandpa is treating today. By the way, are you tired of driving this car all the time? You can take whichever one you fancy from Grandpa’s garage."

Xi Jingchen got out, opened the car door, "Don’t worry, I won’t bring it up with Grandma."

Meanwhile, Anning ran into a very interesting young man.

He seemed to be around twenty-three or twenty-four, youthful and cleanly handsome, especially his eyes, which made you feel as if you were his whole world when he looked at you.

Over the past few days, no matter where Anning went, she would happen to meet this young man.

At first, he would just smile upon encountering Anning, but recently he started greeting her.

Sometimes he would even say a word or two to Anning.

Today, upon meeting Anning, he even came over to flirt.

Anning understood what was going on and dismissed him with a few words before hurrying away.

That night, after having dinner at home, Anning went back to her bedroom, freshened up, and sat in front of the vanity, doing her skincare while chatting with Xiao Yuan.

"Do you think I’ve become much younger recently?"

Xiao Yuan glanced up from his book, "Yes, younger and more beautiful."

Anning smiled sweetly like a young girl in her twenties, "Really? I feel that I must be more beautiful and attractive since even guys in their twenties are flirting with me."

After finishing her skincare, she let down her hair and sat on Xiao Yuan’s lap, playfully taking away his book, "Do you think I should give them a little response? If I captivate that boy, do you think he’ll tell me the truth? Who knows, he might betray his benefactor for me."

Xiao Yuan’s gaze was deep, and he pinched Anning’s waist, biting her on the neck.

Anning winced in pain, "Alright, I only have eyes for you, okay? You’re not a dog, yet you’ve started liking to nibble."

In a husky voice, Xiao Yuan said, "I’ll handle this matter. You should refrain from going out these days. Let Manman deal with the company’s affairs... Actually, it’s better you come with me."

This guy, the longer he lives, the more jealous he gets.

Anning reluctantly agreed, "Alright, alright, I’ll come with you then, but let me go first."

Anning offered herself to Xiao Yuan, so how could he bear to let her go?

The next morning, Anning looked a bit pale as she rubbed her waist and walked downstairs, looking so fragile that Li Wanping almost choked.

This old demoness, the older she gets, the more she acts up.

Anning sat at the dining table, propped her chin with one hand, and cooed to Xiao Yuan beside her, "A Yuan, I’m so tired, my hands are so sore I can’t even pick up chopsticks."

Xiao Yuan kept a stern face, looking slightly cold, yet gently feeding Anning spoon by spoon.

Li Wanping’s teeth were aching just watching them.

Xiao Zhe turned his head, really not wanting to look.

Back when his mom was alive, the old man never cared for her, not saying a word in ten days or even half a month. But now, he brought home an old demoness at such an age and treated her so well, it made Xiao Zhe particularly bitter and disgusted.

"Showing off your love too much and it’ll end quickly,"

Li Wanping muttered quietly.

The words reached Xiao Yuan’s ears.

He spoon-fed Anning one more bite, "What, you’re all just waiting for me to die, huh?"

"No, not at all,"

Xiao Zhe hurriedly responded with a smile.

Li Wanping couldn’t hold back, "Dad, do you know how old you are? You’re over sixty, and yet you do these things right in front of your children and grandchildren..."

She was honestly at a loss for words, feeling deeply embarrassed.

Xiao Yuan placed the bowl heavily on the table, "So what if I’m over sixty? Does being old mean I can’t find someone? That I deserve to be alone? Didn’t you all used to say that love knows no age boundaries, no class boundaries? Why is it different for me? You’re being double standard."

Anning giggled softly, "Old man, why bother getting angry with them? As long as we live our lives well, that’s all that matters."

She lifted her hand, with her long, fair fingers painted bright red, her hands looking as youthful and beautiful as a young person’s. She blew on her freshly-painted nails, "Wanping, how did you put it back then? That you couldn’t live a day without love? You divorced Zhenhua and remarried in no time. Compared to you, I’m far less impulsive; at least I spent all those years keeping company for Zhenhua’s father. Ah, you couples are all loving and together, while we are meant to be alone? The thing about love is, it’s not just for you youngsters; us older folks need it even more."

Li Wanping felt completely stifled.

It was as if Anning was doing it on purpose.

She leaned softly against Xiao Yuan, "A Yuan, I’m feeling weak and can’t stand."

"What happened, what happened?" Xiao Yuan got nervous, looking worried.

Anning had a smile on her face, snuggling into Xiao Yuan’s embrace, "A Yuan, I love you so much, love you dearly, and can’t be apart for a moment. You know, many people say they love you but only want something from you. I don’t want your money, your house, or your company; I just want you."

"I know, you’re the best." Xiao Yuan played along, looking genuinely touched.

Anning blinked her eyes, slightly reddened, with a hint of pink at the corner, making her appear more charming, "I just want to be with you, to hug, to kiss, and to be lifted up."