Forced to Marry a Female Billionaire CEO

Looking at Wong Qifu, Xu Ke cleared his throat. "Calling you Sister Wang in front of other people would be a little strange."

He never expected Wong Qifu to change the topic so quickly.

"What's strange about it? Is 'Sister Wang' so hard for you to say? Or do you think I'm old?" Wong Qifu raised an eyebrow.

Feeling awkward, Xu Ke replied, "...Of course not."

Wong Qifu chuckled. "Why so tense? Can't I joke with you?"

"Of course, you can." Xu Ke cleared his throat again.

The smile on Wong Qifu's face deepened. After seeing Xu Ke, the unease in her heart had finally lessened. Wang Yu had been making plenty of moves behind the scenes, but Wong Qifu had always turned a blind eye. It wasn't that she didn't see what was happening; it was because Wang Yu was her father's sister, her own aunt. And to Wong Qifu, her aunt had never been a bad person. So, she chose to look the other way.

But today's incident had truly upset Wong Qifu.

She sighed. "You know, from my aunt's behavior today, it's obvious she was provoked by Wang Tianlu. Honestly, she isn't very bright. I'm not blind to her attempts to play both sides, to be a fence-sitter. But how can the power struggles within the corporation tolerate someone who sways back and forth for personal gain?"

Xu Ke grasped her hand. "Let it go..."

He knew she was distressed. After today, her relationship with Wang Yu would likely be fundamentally and irrevocably changed. However, even if Wong Qifu was upset, her personality and position wouldn't allow her to remain indifferent after witnessing what Wang Yu had done. To do so would be irresponsible not only to him and herself but also to everyone who trusted her.

She could be sad, but she had to be decisive.

KNOCK, KNOCK.

A knock sounded at the door.

Xu Ke hurriedly let go of her hand.

Wong Qifu shot him a sidelong glance. "What are you so nervous about?"

Xu Ke cleared his throat. The warmth of her elegant hand lingered on his, and He hadn't quite had his fill...

"Come in," Wong Qifu called out, looking toward the door.

"Director Wang."

A woman entered, wearing glasses and a professional skirt suit. Her legs were clad in nude stockings, and her pretty face conveyed a capable and polished demeanor.

"Xiao Ning, what is it?" Wong Qifu asked.

Xiao Ning... Xu Ke turned his head, his gaze freezing. He realized he'd seen this woman before. It was the same one who held the umbrella for Wong Qifu when he'd brought her the hangover soup. And he recalled having studied her for a moment...

No cultivation base. Xu Ke immediately labeled her in his mind. She must be an assistant Wong Qifu uses specifically for business matters. The bodyguard duties were definitely handled only by Lin Qinghua and Wang Wu.

"The directors will arrive in fifteen minutes," Zhan Yunning reported.

As she spoke, Zhan Yunning noticed Xu Ke staring at her. She caught his gaze from the corner of her eye and realized he had been looking at her for several seconds. A flash of displeasure rose in her heart.

Zhan Yunning had been a campus belle in college. While she couldn't compare to the nation-toppling beauty of Wong Qifu, her pretty face combined with her position as the personal secretary to the chairman of the Wang Family Corporation meant she had a whole street's worth of suitors. Many men locked their eyes on her the first time they met. Although she disliked it, she was used to it. But why is Xu Ke acting the same way? What is he playing at? Isn't Director Wang enough for him? Is he really that lecherous?! Being a mooch, a kept man, and causing Director Wang so much trouble was bad enough, but he also has a wandering eye...

Zhan Yunning's expression turned cold, her opinion of Xu Ke plummeting.

After a moment's surprise, Xu Ke withdrew his gaze, completely unaware that his stare had already displeased Zhan Yunning. His thoughts had already moved on. I wonder what Wang Tianlu is planning to do to me...

"Alright. Tell them I'll be over in twenty minutes," Wong Qifu nodded. She, too, had noticed the change in Zhan Yunning's expression.

"Yes!" Zhan Yunning agreed and quickly turned to leave, expertly concealing the disgust in her eyes for Xu Ke just before she departed.

CLICK. The office door shut with a soft click as Zhan Yunning departed.

"When you go over, here are the talking points I've prepared for you. Take a look." Wong Qifu took out a piece of paper and handed it to Xu Ke.

He glanced at it and was stunned. "Will they accept this explanation?"

"Of course they will. Weren't you confident you would succeed this morning?" Wong Qifu retorted.

Xu Ke considered it. "Yes, I was."

"Then it's settled. They won't be able to find any fault with it," Wong Qifu said with a nod. "Quickly familiarize yourself with it. Don't look at the paper when you're speaking. We'll head over as soon as you're done."

"Understood," Xu Ke nodded. "I just need to remember the key points in the timeline and the identities involved. The rest is unimportant."

As Xu Ke read the document, Wong Qifu glanced at the door Zhan Yunning had just closed, then looked back at him.

"Was the view nice?" Wong Qifu suddenly stood up, walked over to Xu Ke, and leaned down to stare at him.

The moment she was close, her fragrance enveloped him. Looking at her fair, smooth, and beautiful face, and the faint glimpse of her pale skin in certain places... Xu Ke froze, his breath catching in his throat.

He grew nervous. What-what is she doing?! But despite his inner turmoil, he put on a good front.

He stared intently into her eyes. "Extremely nice!"

But Wong Qifu just smiled. "Nice?"

"So, do you want to keep looking?"

The last time they were in the urban village, he had ruined the mood with a careless comment about not having two beds, giving her a perfect excuse to leave. He had learned his lesson and was determined to seize this opportunity.

He nodded eagerly. "Of course, I do."

However, a random thought floated through his mind. Of all the times, she wants to flirt now? We have plenty of other opportunities, so why doesn't she flirt then?

Wong Qifu suddenly straightened up, staring at him with a cold smile. "Her name is Zhan Yunning. Want her phone number? I can give it to you."

Xu Ke suddenly felt something was wrong. "Huh?"

Wong Qifu crossed her arms. "She managed to win the title of 'campus belle' over the freshmen even when she was a Ph.D. student. You have excellent taste. And she lives near Global Square, quite close to you. Has she caught your eye?"

The color drained from Xu Ke's face. "What? You're talking about *her*?!" he blurted out.

He finally understood. She must have seen me staring at Zhan Yunning. Ogling another woman for nearly ten seconds right in front of my fiancée... of course she'd think something was up...

"And you don't find her attractive?" Wong Qifu challenged.

Xu Ke rushed to explain, words tumbling out of his mouth, "Of course not! When I said beautiful, I was talking about you! Look at you, so close to me... Your skin is fair, your face is gorgeous, your aura is exceptional, you have a stunning figure and long legs—a true kingdom-toppling beauty! I was almost overcome with passion just now..."

Wong Qifu broke into an exasperated laugh, cutting him off. "Enough, stop talking. What is all this nonsense?"

What kind of adjectives are these?!