Chapter 88 - His Gentle Behavior

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Zhuang Nainai felt a sudden sadness wash over her, and her fingers clenched slowly.

She turned as Si Zhengting stood up, threw on a bathrobe, and walked to the bathroom.

Watching his towering straight figure, Zhuang Nainai wrapped herself tightly in the blanket and felt a tear roll down her cheek.

It was so sudden and unexpected, she felt like she was forced into it.

She knew her tears were unnecessary, and for all it’s worth, didn’t she already prepare for something like this to happen when she married him?

Perhaps she became more fragile emotionally when she was physically fatigued. She buried her face in the blanket and could not control the flood of emotions nor stop her tears from falling.

Just as she was crying soundlessly, she heard the returning footsteps.

Zhuang Nainai was shocked.

It should take at least five minutes for Si Zhengting to take a shower. Why was he out within a minute?

She hurriedly wiped her face on the blanket and forced back the tears in her eyes. She was just about to peek out from the blanket when she was lifted off the bed together with the blanket.

She had a fright from being suddenly airborne. She reached her arms out from the blanket bundle and wrapped them around Si Zhengting’s neck. Her blank and slightly puffy eyes were fixed on him.

What did he want to do?

Again?

But she was in so much pain!

Si Zhengting saw two dark bruises on her slender fair arms and his gaze darkened.

He knew the burning rage inside of him had gotten the better of him today. He had lost his mind, exploded in rage, and hurt her.

He looked down, and she tried hard to avoid his gaze. With the help of the faint light emanating from the bathroom, he still saw her reddened eyes.

Si Zhengting was stupefied. Was she… crying?

Because he had hurt her?

Regret flashed across his eyes, and his hold on her became more gentle.

It was warmer in the bathroom with the heater on. He was about to unwrap her when he saw her shiver.

Si Zhengting paused and placed her instead on the chair next to the jacuzzi tub. He rearranged her nightdress and said, “Have a soak, you will feel better.”

He then turned and left.

Zhuang Nainai was dumbfounded.

So he came into the bathroom just now to prepare the bath for her?

As a clean freak, he did not shower but let her take the bath first?

She was moved by the gesture and felt a wave of gratitude, but at the same time, a voice inside reminded her, “Zhuang Nainai, don’t overthink it, even a stranger would do that for a woman after what just happened.”

Zhuang Nainai sighed, unwrapped the blanket around her bruised body, and stepped weakly into the tub.

She immersed herself in the hot water and felt all the muscles in her body loosen up and relax. The jacuzzi felt so good, and her eyelids grew increasingly heavy. She fell asleep in no time.

Si Zhengting walked out of the bathroom and realized that he had not yet cleaned himself.

He was about to wash up in the guest bathroom next door when he thought of her fatigue and daze and worried for her.

Ten minutes had passed and there was no sound coming from the bathroom.

Chapter 89: Nainai, Do You Like This Bed?

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Si Zhengting got a little anxious and deliberated if he should go in. Another five minutes passed before he could take it no more.

He was stunned by what he saw.

Zhuang Nainai was sleeping soundly with her head resting on the edge of the bathtub. Her body was sliding slowly into the tub, and her head went under the water the moment he walked in.

Si Zhengting’s heart leaped to his throat and he rushed forward to catch her.

Zhuang Nainai did not wake and was still deep in sleep with her head up.

Si Zhengting felt his heart race against his chest. It was frightening to imagine what could have happened just now.

Taking a deep breath to keep calm, he lifted her up and carefully carried her back to the bed.

He retrieved another blanket and tucked her in. Si Zhengting sat at the edge of the bed and watched her sleep. He then suddenly lowered his head and whispered in her ear, “Nainai, do you like this bed?”

It was very bright when Zhuang Nainai woke the next day. Apart from a few aches on her body, she was greatly invigorated by the bath and her deep sleep.

She washed up and hopped downstairs for breakfast.

She must eat a hearty meal to make up for all the strenuous exercise last night!

She was at the bottom of the stairs when she saw the familiar figure sitting in the dining room. Her knees gave way and she nearly fell.

What!

Were her eyes playing a trick on her?

She took a quick glance at the clock. It was 10 am alright, so why was this workaholic still at home? He should be at work by 7!

Zhuang Nainai froze in her steps. She planned to sneak upstairs and wait for him to leave. She was just about to turn when the butler spoke.

“Madam, please enjoy your breakfast.”

Zhuang Nainai looked back and gave a nervous laugh. She instantly lost her haughty air and ambled down the stairs like a meek little lamb.

The butler watched her make her painfully slow descent and prompted, “Madam, Sir has been waiting for you.”

Waiting for her? What for?

Zhuang Nainai looked over with a lost look.

The butler cleared this throat. “Madam, didn’t we agree yesterday that you’ll start working for the Imperial Group?”

Zhuang Nainai was speechless.

So soon? She did not even make any preparations!

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Meanwhile, at New Age Wedding Agency.

The employees stood with their heads lowered in the meeting room, receiving a scolding from Manager Wang. “Listen well! Working in the service industry, we have to read the situations well! We must be able to distinguish the people we can offend and the ones that we can’t! Zhuang Nainai is a classic example! Who does she think she is to go against Ms. Xue? Look what she has gotten herself into, she has to come and pay up today. There are different ranks amongst people. It’s not your fault to be poor, but it will be if you offend someone else!”

He had just finished his tirade when Ji Chen pushed open the door.

Manager Wang turned. He noticed his expensive get-up and broke into a wide smile. “May I help you?”

Ji Chen smiled. “Hi, I’m here to pay up for my Madam.”

Madam?

Manager Wang’s eyes shone. This must be a big client. “May I know what you are paying for? Is it a deposit for the wedding planning? Or is it the final sum?”

“Neither,” Ji Chen replied slowly. “I’m here to pay the compensation sum for my Madam.”