Chapter 86

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Not far from the hotel, on the beach, Jifeng was walking with his wife, holding Xu Xian's small hand. Looking at her slightly plump body and the already prominently protruding belly, he felt a sense of pride. As Bai Yansong would say, a capable man can only make others pregnant. If that's the case, he should also be considered a capable man. Not every man has the ability to hit the mark in one shot.

Unintentionally noticing the slightly lecherous gaze of the man beside her, Xu Xian's face turned red, and she pinched the soft flesh on Jifeng's waist, pouting, "OPPA, are you thinking about some other woman?"

Looking at Xu Xian, who suddenly seemed like a little lion, Jifeng laughed, "Of course, I'm thinking about my wife. Is that wrong? The more I look at you, the more beautiful you seem. I feel like I'm the happiest man in the world right now."

Xu Xian smiled happily, snuggling up to Jifeng in a coquettish manner. She hooked her finger at Jifeng's head, and when he slightly lowered his head, she lifted her head and gave him a sweet kiss, giggling, "This is a reward for you, OPPA. You haven't had it for months, haven't you? Don't men always want it? You really can endure it? There are so many women on the island; you could occasionally go out and have some fun."

Xu Xian thought about it. If she really brought another woman home, it could ease her burden, but it would always feel uncomfortable. Instead, she could accept the idea of Jifeng occasionally going out for a one-night stand. After all, such things were common on the island, and South Korean men weren't always so devoted. For a capable man, occasional infidelity was understandable. Xu Xian believed that Jifeng was a capable man. This surprised Jifeng a bit, as Xu Xian had mentioned this topic more than once.

Jifeng chuckled, feeling touched but not having any such plans, at least not for now. He tightened his grip on Xu Xian's hand and gently stroked her hair, smiling, "You're at it again. If I went out to find a woman now, it would be too unfair to you and our daughter."

Xu Xian's heart was filled with sweet happiness. She was already more than satisfied with Jifeng. Unlike ordinary South Korean husbands, Jifeng almost always stayed by her side when he was free and never misbehaved outside, at least not that she knew of. Despite the overwhelming number of tasks, he could delegate them to professionals and enjoy a leisurely life.

"OPPA, let's go on a world trip after the baby is born?" Xu Xian looked at Jifeng with hopeful eyes. She had always wanted to travel around the world. Before dating Jifeng, she had wanted to do this even more, but she never imagined that just one intimate moment would result in pregnancy. Now, she had nothing to do but wait at home for the birth, which was a bit hard for her, as she had always been busy.

Jifeng smiled, "Sure, I didn't get to explore Europe properly last time. I was busy exchanging bonds for over half a month. Next time, we can take a good trip, but I'm afraid you might miss the baby then."

Xu Xian laughed, stroking her belly and kicking a small stone with her foot, "I won't. I can leave the baby with my mom. Besides, we'll have a nanny in our new home. I can't take care of the baby alone. If it comes to it, we can take her with us."

Jifeng laughed, "Taking the baby on a trip, what a crazy idea. It would be pure torture. Let's leave her with your mother-in-law."

Xu Xian stuck out her tongue, looking at the people swimming nearby with envy. She liked swimming, especially in the summer. But being eight months pregnant, she couldn't swim in the sea anymore. Although Jifeng had arranged a private pool for her at the hotel, it wasn't the same as swimming in the sea.

Seeing Xu Xian's gaze, Jifeng smiled and comforted her, "There will be opportunities in the future."

After walking on the beach for over an hour, Xu Xian felt a bit tired, and Jifeng accompanied her back to the hotel. They were to move into their new home at the end of the month. Both Jifeng and Xu Xian believed that their daughter should be at home after being discharged from the hospital, not in a hotel. Although the hotel was theirs, it didn't have the feeling of a home and was not good for the child's mental health, as it could make the child feel insecure.

Neither of them was very knowledgeable, so Jifeng hired several so-called experts to give Xu Xian lessons on this topic. When he had time, Jifeng would listen, but most of the time, he left the issue of child education to Xu Xian. With his mother-in-law occasionally coming over to help, Xu Xian's mood and emotions remained quite good.

As soon as they returned to the hotel, they saw dozens of journalists waiting. When they saw the couple, the journalists tried to surround them, but the hotel security immediately blocked their way.

"Mr. Ji, is it true that you have another island ownership agreement?"

"Mr. Ji, what is your opinion on Indonesia? Do you think they will honor the agreement?"

"Ms. Xu, what do you think of Mr. Ji's new island? When is your due date?"

Jifeng ignored them and directly led Xu Xian, who was equally calm, into the hotel. Since it was revealed that Jifeng was staying there, journalists had been waiting almost every day, hoping to interview him or Xu Xian, but the couple never gave interviews.

Jifeng didn't even have a bodyguard. He disliked having a group of bodyguards always following him, but he knew Xu Xian needed protection, so he arranged for a group of bodyguards for her. They only followed her when she was not with him. Jifeng was very confident in his abilities, believing that no one could harm his woman in his presence.

After entering their private building, Secretary Kim Tae-hee, who had replaced Lin Hui, immediately came forward and reported to Jifeng, "Boss, a deputy foreign minister from China is here and is waiting for you in the reception room. The U.S. minister also wants to meet you as soon as possible. Representatives from South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia have also requested to meet you and hope to have talks with you soon. Indonesia has also sent a request, hoping to personally discuss the agreement with you."

Jifeng's schedule was always hard to arrange. He was too lazy, and the secretaries initially tried to schedule a few meetings for him, but after he canceled them, they could only compile the requests and let Jifeng choose. They didn't dare to set anything in advance. Jifeng often had sudden ideas and would give them tasks to do, making the job of being his secretary both relaxing and challenging, as well as occasionally facing strange tasks from Jifeng.

Xu Xian smiled and released Jifeng's hand, "OPPA, you should take care of your business. I can go up by myself."

Jifeng smiled, "I didn't ask them to come. It's almost noon. Let's have lunch first, and I'll meet them afterward. Kim Secretary, tell them to come back at two in the afternoon."

Xu Xian shook her head helplessly. Her man was still so stubborn, but she felt proud and happy that Jifeng would rather have lunch with her than meet the Chinese guests. It showed that no one could threaten her position in his heart. This made her feel even more grateful, and she again brought up the issue of helping Jifeng with his physiological needs. After months of abstinence, he must be quite frustrated.

Their lunch was simple: a piece of barramundi or a kundal fish from the hotel, two plates of vegetables, and a bowl of rice, which Jifeng ate. Xu Xian usually only ate vegetables and fish, not often having a main dish, especially after becoming pregnant. Despite having little appetite, Jifeng made sure the hotel varied her meals, allowing her to eat whatever she wanted, following the principle of eating small, frequent meals.

However, with the fruits from the space and a cup of ginseng tea every day, Jifeng was confident that Xu Xian's nutrition was sufficient. Xu Xian was concerned about gaining weight, so she didn't eat much, but the nutrition for the fetus was enough.

Jifeng then checked the news and comments about the new agreement online, occasionally finding the views of some so-called experts amusing. He wondered who had given them the title of expert, as their thoughts were truly beyond comprehension.

At two in the afternoon, Jifeng appeared in the reception room on the second floor. As soon as he entered, he saw the guests from China, greeted them with a smile, and casually sat down, taking out a pack of cigarettes and tossing it in front of them, "What's so urgent that you need to see me?"

Song Guangxin frowned, lighting a cigarette and smoking leisurely, slightly dissatisfied with Jifeng's attitude. He said with a hint of sarcasm, "Mr. Ji, as the world's richest man, it's really hard to see you."

Jifeng was slightly taken aback, chuckled, and said to Kim Tae-hee, "Kim Secretary, let the U.S. minister come at three. I have something to do upstairs." He then stood up to leave, thinking, "If you think it's hard to see me, I'll make it even harder for you."

"Mr. Ji, please stay. Little Song, you go out. I'll reconsider your issue when I return. Mr. Ji, why should you get angry over a small person?" Hu Zhendong, who had met Jifeng twice, quickly stood up to stop him, giving Song Guangxin a stern look. He wondered what Song was thinking. Just because he had a good background, did he think he could do whatever he wanted? How could he speak so irresponsibly?

Jifeng smiled, "Mr. Hu, we are old acquaintances. I should give you some face, but some people really need to change their bureaucratic mindset. Fortunately, we're not in China, or I might have been in serious trouble."

Hu Zhendong felt a bit embarrassed and apologized, "Mr. Ji, you're exaggerating. No one would dare to think that way, and the country certainly wouldn't allow it. The Premier has specifically instructed us to protect outstanding patriots like Mr. Ji and provide a relaxed environment. Of course, we hope that Mr. Ji can visit China more often when you have the time."

Another specialist from the Foreign Ministry, Guo Yunlong, also smiled, "Mr. Ji, you are very busy, and we don't want to disturb you. This time, we really have an urgent matter to discuss with you and would like to hear your thoughts on certain issues. Please understand."

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