Xie Jingyu was feeling brilliant. Yu Huiyin had not hesitated to acknowledge that he belonged to her, and while many were wondering why he allowed her to act so unbridled, he was swelling with pride and happiness.
Yu Huiyin glanced at Xie Jingyu. She was not worried that he would be mad at her, but she was very curious about his reaction to her claiming ownership over him like this.
As her eyes landed on his face, she was surprised, before she shook her head in laughter. He was beaming like a ray of sunshine, full of happiness and excitement.
It was clear that there was nothing he wanted more than to be praised by her, so she smiled slightly. He was simply too adorable.
The many people present had by now realized Yu Huiyin's importance to Xie Jingyu, and while the women were green with regret, the husbands were still trying to figure out what had happened.
Xie Jingyu took Yu Huiyin's arm and placed it on his, as he guided her away, leading her towards a few other essential members of the entertainment industry.
He even introduced various investors of the movie that was about to be shot, while putting in a good word for Yu Huiyin.
Yu Huiyin had never expected that Xie Jingyu would mention the business she had planned on starting so casually to others, but she was not angry at him. Instead, she felt warmth. He was paving a road for her like this.
She knew that these people were all willing to invest in her as long as she had the backing of Xie Jingyu, and while she was grateful for this, she wanted them to acknowledge her for her own skills. Hence, she refused to accept any sponsorships from Xie Jingyu directly.
But Yu Huiyin had to admit that she had less resistance towards Xie Jingyu, and after the clarity that hit her earlier, she started to see affection in Xie Jingyu's eyes.
At first, she thought she was hallucinating, but after looking into his eyes, she knew that she was not mistaken. Xie Jingyu clearly liked her!
Her heart began beating rapidly; her eyes widened in shock. Why would someone who was seen as the most eligible bachelor in the entire country like her?
Xie Jingyu did not notice that Yu Huiyin's body had stiffened. She looked at Xie Jingyu as if it was the first time she saw him, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She tried to convince herself that she had seen wrongly, but after considering everything he had done for her, she knew that she was not thinking wishfully.
She felt how her cheeks suddenly flared red, as she thought of how she had slept on top of him every night. She remembered how she had tested him before, and she was suddenly at a loss.
Had he liked her from the start, or had it come because they were so close?
Thinking about the process in which they had gotten married, she had an inkling that Xie Jingyu had liked her from the start. Otherwise, why would he marry her like this? Why would he be so sweet to her?
Although Yu Huiyin was feeling immensely happy and flattered, she was also feeling panicked. She knew her own position very well. She was a poor woman who came from the slums. Everything she had now was because of Xie Jingyu, and she felt grateful to him.
But she quickly decided to act as if she had not noticed his feelings. She was not going to turn him down as the thought alone made her heart ache, but she was not going to accept him either.
First of all, he had never made any advances towards her, so she was not going to say anything, in case he had no interest in actually being serious about them.
Secondly, she was not so easy to chase. If he wanted them to be together, and not just have a contract marriage, then he would have to show his sincerity.
A cunning smile flitted across Yu Huiyin's lips. She was going to torment him so much that he would have no chance but to confess his feelings.
The poor Xie Jingyu was unaware that his undisguised pampering and affection had been noticed by Yu Huiyin. He did not know that she had already planned for the future.
For the rest of the evening, Yu Huiyin did not leave Xie Jingyu's side. Her arm was hooked around his, and she was gracious and gentle, refined, and elegant.
Everyone present, even the ones who were jealous, had to admit that she was truly magnificent and that she suited Xie Jingyu well.
After they entered the car to get home, Xie Jingyu looked at Yu Huiyin, who almost fell asleep in the car. He felt a little distressed.
Yu Huiyin had never been at such a gathering before, and she had to be aware of how to act and behave well throughout the whole gathering.
Looking at the sad expression on Xie Jingyu's face, Yu Huiyin was surprised. How could she not have noticed it before?
But she smiled slyly, and plopped down, placing her head in Xie Jingyu's lap. Her hands were placed on his thigh, and she was smiling slightly.
"Lend me your lap," she said groggily, as she nudged her head against his trousers, igniting an evil fire within Xie Jingyu, who was shocked and surprised as he looked at Yu Huiyin.
But he also felt extremely excited. She was not withdrawing from him, even though she had such an uncomfortable experience at the party? He still had a chance!
"Sleep well," he said as he began combing his fingers through her hair and gently massaged her scalp.