“Why would you take such a risk? Why are you so reckless? You are the chairman of a huge company, and how can you take part in something like that?”
Jiye sighed. “I didn’t participate directly. It’s not that serious. But I had to do it because it is not an easy task to get Hua’s Group, as you know. Now there is no use to blame me. You have to figure out a way to bring this under control.”
Jiye knew that he couldn’t rely on Chenlei to solve the problem. Leon was at the core of the solution. Now Chenlei was in prison, and what Leon does would directly determine the development of this incident.
So his point was very clear. He wanted me to deal with Leon. Everything would be fine if the problem with Leon got solved. When he asked me to bring this matter under control, he was actually asking me to stop Leon from extending this incident’s influence as he didn’t want to get involved.
But what leverage did I have to make Leon do what I wanted, considering the situation I was in? The only thing I could do was to beg him.
I hanged up the phone angrily. And I felt so uncomfortable.
…
Leon came back home early that night, and he brought home an alive fish. Leon set the standard for fish pretty high so the fish he brought home was very good.
He didn’t say anything to me. He walked into the kitchen and began to cook the fish. Cooking a fish is a very serious matter in his opinion, and he does not allow anyone to disturb him when he is cooking a fish.
When the fish was cooked, he rushed upstairs excitedly and invited me to enjoy.
“This kind of fish has a high demand for the quality of the water they live in, and you can only find them at this season. A friend of mine caught only two of them within a few days and he gave one to me. When you eat this fish, you must clear your mind first, and make sure you are all relaxed, or you won’t taste its special taste at all. So promise you have no worries now, okay? And I also promise you whatever happens, I’ll always be there for you, and you won’t have to shoulder the burden alone.”
I don’t know what was he trying to imply but what he said was truly reassuring.
I am so easy to be touched. Every time he is nice to me, I can forget about all the times when he was mean to me. Maybe I am too emotional, or maybe he is the one that makes me forget about myself.
He picked a piece of fish for me. Although I was feeling down and I didn’t have much appetite for anything, but still, I found the fish rather tasty. There are many kinds of fish, and their taste varies significantly. Just like wine. Some wine costs a few dollars, some wine costs hundreds of dollars, and some wine costs thousands of dollars. In a word, there is a difference.
“Do you like it?” Leon asked me gently.
I nodded silently.
He poured a glass of wine. “As long as you like it. The business with Hua’s group is now finally settled, which is really a huge relief. It’s been a rather tough time for you, and I do apologize for that.”
“I should congratulate you. The toughest time is now finally over. You are the winner.” I toasted him.
“You are always there for me in my darkest times. I don’t care how you feel about me but you are the most important person in my life and I want to share all my happiness with you.”
Leon drank his wine in one gulp. His brows furrowed and he said, “This fish should go with something stronger. Ms Zhen, please bring me a bottle of liquor.
“I don’t drink liquor. I only drink wine.” I said.
“I won’t let you drink liquor. It’s for me.”Leon said.
The liquor was served. Leon poured a glass of liquor and tasted it. “Now I’m in a better mood, and the liquor also tastes much better.”
I was silent the whole time. I was in a bad condition, and I was rendered a little bit drunk after drinking half a bottle of wine.
“Your cheeks are rosy. And you look so beautiful.” Leon flirted with me. It seemed that he was also drunk, only not as drunk as me.
“The food is cold now. Do you want me to heat them for you?” Ms Zhen asked.
“No. Take them away. We are full.” I said.
“Or maybe I can bring you some snacks. It’s not good to drink liquor without eating anything.”
Leon said, “No thanks. Now the fish is done and we should just change to the wine.”
I pointed at the liquor and said, “We should finish the liquor because you are so happy. Don’t worry, I’ll drink with you. Ms Zhen, bring me some snacks because we will drink a lot.”
“Good. It’s been such a long time since you two sit down together and have a good drink.” Ms Zhen said happily.
“Fine. I’ll drink if you want me to.” Leon said.
“I don’t want you to get drunk. I just want you to be happy.”
“I’ll just do whatever you want me to.” Leon was already a little bit drunk. But I know he would be cool even though he gets drunk. I was worried about myself.
“I will give the kid to you because that’s what you want. I didn’t want the kid to live in Hai City, because there were many potential dangers. Now Hua Family has gong through its toughest time and it is safe now for the kid to come back. I also want the kid to live with us, just like you. I want him to grow up in this country and receive education in this country. Then he will have a worldview that is similar to ours. He can study abroad when he grows up.”
I was very glad when he brought Alex up. “So when do you want him to come back?”
“When he finishes this semester. Don’t worry. You will see your son soon.”
“Thank you for this.”
“You are my wife and Alex is also my son. So there is no need to say thank you.”
“But I can not let you take charge of Hua’s Group on behalf of Su Family. You can take charge of the Group as my wife, not as the representative of Su Family. You can be the chairwoman of the Board of Directors, and I can take the position of the president. What do you think.”
I looked at him, feeling puzzled. I didn’t know what was he trying to say.
“I realized that Su Family is trying to control Hua’s Group through Second Brother. But I didn’t tell you this because I don’t want you to feel embarrassed. You are my dear wife and I’m willing to give you all the shares under my name. If you want to take charge of the group, I can also let you do that, and I can be your assistant. I can give you everything I own. What is mine, is also yours.”
Hie eyes reflected his sincerity and gentleness. I was so touched that tears began streaming down my face.