The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife

"No need." Ye Shikai waved his hand and clumsily got up from the sofa. In fact, he really wasn't feeling very well—not physically, but emotionally. He felt restless, unable to calm his mind, as if he were in a perilous situation, constantly on alert...

"Brother-in-law, I really feel you're a bit different, what have you been doing these past two weeks?" Su Ziqing was always perceptive despite her occasionally rough exterior. Seeing Ye Shikai's condition, she clearly sensed something was off.

"Don't ask. I'm in good health, just a bit tired recently." Ye Shikai gave a perfunctory response, turning his back to Su Ziqing so that she couldn't see his face.

"Right, Qingqing, we have a guest coming over for dinner tonight, so please make some preparations."

"Is it the person from this morning?" Su Ziqing asked curiously.

"Mhm."

After returning to his room, Ye Shikai lay silently on the bed. Su Ziqing went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, and with Su Qingyu not yet home, Ye Shikai could take this time to rest properly.

"Gurgle, gurgle." Ye Shikai got up to pour himself a glass of cold water, forcing himself to calm down.

"Sword Soul, what on earth is going on, why do I feel so unwell?" Ye Shikai anxiously tried to summon the blade spirit deep in his mind.

"Not bad, kid, you managed to wield the Netherworld Blade without succumbing to Demon Addiction." After a long time, the voice of the blade spirit came from the depths of Ye Shikai's mind.

"What, you're missing the point. What I'm saying is..."

"That you're feeling increasingly violent, right?" Before Ye Shikai could finish, the blade spirit spoke indifferently.

"That's right, exactly. What's going on? Does it really have to do with a second personality?" Ye Shikai asked curiously.

"Yes, the second personality and your own are both products of your body, and naturally, there's some kind of relationship between the two, like... fusion."

"What do you mean by that?" Ye Shikai continued to ask.

"If one is inherently very weak and the second personality is the exact opposite, then these two personalities are two extremes, in other words, very dissimilar. Consequently, it becomes even less likely for the two personalities to merge."

"That day, in a situation of extreme danger, you compelled yourself to use the Netherworld Blade. It was a step forward in overcoming fear, but similarly... this also aligns with the commonality of the second personality, naturally inclined to kill and fearlessly so."

"So you're saying that my actions have accelerated the fusion with the second personality?" Ye Shikai asked tentatively.

"You could understand it that way."

"Knock, knock, knock." At this moment, a knock at the door echoed. Ye Shikai abruptly snapped back to reality and hurried to open the door.

"Qingyu, you're back." After seeing who it was, Ye Shikai replied indifferently.

"Yes, I came home early from work since you were coming back today." Su Qingyu smiled faintly, pushing the door open, wanting to come in.

"So it's like that." Ye Shikai smiled slightly, but just as he turned around, he felt someone embrace him.

"Husband, are you still angry?" Su Qingyu's gentle voice rang in Ye Shikai's ear. Turning his head, he saw her gazing up at him with wide eyes. "I'm sorry, I didn't consider your feelings. I thought... you'd be happy."

"Alright, I'm not mad, just have been in a bad mood lately." Ye Shikai revealed a light smile. "I lost my temper at you today, sorry about that."

"Oh, a friend of mine is coming over for dinner today, I've already asked Qingqing to start preparing." After the embrace, Ye Shikai spoke to Su Qingyu.

"Really? Then let me do the cooking. Since it's your friend, we must be a good host." Su Qingyu showed a confident look, but the key point was probably the secret delight in her heart because Ye Shikai had forgiven her.

"I better do the cooking myself." Ye Shikai smiled and took the lead in stepping out. To be honest, Su Qingyu's cooking skills really weren't something Ye Shikai dare compliment — it was merely passable. Usually, it was Nanny Wu who cooked.

"Ding-dong." After the dishes were served, the doorbell suddenly rang. Ye Shikai glanced at the clock; it should be Wang Kai arriving.

"Hello, Miss Su." Dressed in a formal suit, trousers, and leather shoes, Wang Kai had a rose clenched in his mouth and leaned against the door, exuding a melancholic air.

"Eh, Old Ye, why are you the one opening the door?" As soon as Wang Kai recognized the person, he quickly removed the rose and spoke somewhat awkwardly.

"Nonsense, this is my house; of course, I'm the one opening the door."

"Didn't we agree you'd help me out? Where is... I mean, Qingzi?" Wang Kai put his hand on Ye Shikai's shoulder and peered into the living room.

"What are you looking at? Also, what's this 'Qingzi'?"

"Pretending to be ignorant, she's your young aunt." Wang Kai said, "Didn't you promise to help me win her over?"

"Brother-in-law, is someone here?" At this moment, Su Ziqing's voice came from the living room.

"Ha-ha, look, Qingzi is getting anxious." Wang Kai laughed out loud, pushed aside Ye Shikai, and went straight in.

"Mr. Wang, welcome." At this time, Su Qingyu just happened to come downstairs, went up to shake hands with Wang Kai, and both sisters caught his eye at the same time — both exceptionally beautiful. Wang Kai's eyes widened instantly.

"Thank you, thank you." Shaking Su Qingyu's hand, Wang Kai turned, trying to strike up a conversation with Su Ziqing but was pushed by Ye Shikai towards the dining table.

"Come on, you must be hungry. Eat up quickly, and once you're done, get going." Ye Shikai said impatiently, "Initially, the point of asking Wang Kai over was just for a casual acquaintance, but it turned out I let the wolf into the house."

"Alright then, let's hurry up and eat." Seizing the opportunity, Wang Kai attempted to sit next to Su Ziqing, but a large hand stopped him.

"Here, you sit this one." Ye Shikai pushed Wang Kai onto a chair and then directly sat between him and Su Ziqing.

"What's going on, didn't we agree you'd help me?" Wang Kai whispered in Ye Shikai's ear.

"This doesn't count," Ye Shikai whispered back.

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"The humble me, Wang Kai, also hails from Yanjing, though I frequently spend time abroad. Today is a rare occasion, and I thank everyone here for the hospitality." Wang Kai raised his glass towards the three.

"Mr. Wang is too kind. Since you're my husband's good friend, please don't be formal." After all, Su Qingyu was a refined lady well-versed in handling guests.

"Old Ye, since you're married now, shouldn't there be a wedding ceremony or something? When that time comes, I'll be sure to congratulate you." Wang Kai raised his eyebrow, a sly smile curling at the corner of his mouth.