The next day, when the first rays of sunlight streamed through the window, Lu Tianxing, who was about to get out of bed, heard his bedroom door being knocked loudly. Grumpily getting up, he haphazardly put on a pair of boxer shorts and walked to the door to open it, only to see Bai Zhiqing standing at the doorway, her face frosty.
Bai Zhiqing raised her arm, then froze mid-air, staring dumbfounded at Lu Tianxing. After a brief moment of shock, a scream pierced the air.
"Ah!"
Hearing this shrill scream, Lu Tianxing jumped.
"What are you doing! Screaming like a banshee so early in the morning, I'm very timid, you know. If you scare me, you'll have to take care of me in your next life."
Lu Tianxing took a step forward, discontented.
"What are you doing, don't come any closer, or I'll call the police."
Bai Zhiqing, slightly stunned at the sight of Lu Tianxing walking towards her, immediately snapped back to reality and screamed again, stepping back several times with an expression as if she had seen a ghost.
Lu Tianxing was quite bewildered by Bai Zhiqing's behavior. What's wrong with this woman, and why is she making such a face?
However, Lu Tianxing quickly realized the cause of her reaction. In his rush to get to the door, he had only put on boxer shorts, and in the morning, well, men would understand—there was naturally a towering reaction. It was no wonder Bai Zhiqing reacted so dramatically.
As an ice-queen CEO who had never been close to a man, when had she ever seen such an exposed sight? The last time was when she was drunk, and she didn't know any better.
"Lu Tianxing, what are you spacing out for? Have you no shame? Go put on some clothes immediately."
Seeing Lu Tianxing standing there, a flustered Bai Zhiqing began to feel a bit annoyed. This guy was simply shameless, running out not properly dressed in broad daylight. She really had to wonder whether marrying this man was right or wrong.
"Heh heh, wife, what's the big deal? Don't you think I have a great body? Besides, didn't you see it last time?"
Lu Tianxing said with a teasing smile as he looked at Bai Zhiqing.
"You... you're shameless."
Bai Zhiqing glared at Lu Tianxing with gritted teeth, feeling a surge of anger pressing in her chest, almost ready to explode.
She was absolutely driven to madness by Lu Tianxing!
She had never met a man so shameless, one who could talk about lecherous acts as if they were honorable. He was the scoundrel of scoundrels.
To think that she had shared a bed with such a disgraceful wretch that very night, and he took away the most precious thing she had treasured for over two decades, Bai Zhiqing was so furious she was beside herself with rage.
"Okay, okay, I was just teasing you. Don't be angry. An angry woman is not cute at all. I'll go change into some clothes right now."
Lu Tianxing knew when to stop, turned around, went back inside the room, and after changing into an outfit, he came out: "Miss Bai, for the marriage certificate, you shouldn't rush me as if we were going to a fair. At least give me some mental preparation!"
"I gave you time to prepare yesterday."
Bai Zhiqing spoke in a tone that brooked no refusal: "Remember to bring your ID card and household registration book. I'll wait for you downstairs."
Having said that, a fragrance wafted by as she gracefully descended the stairs.
With a helpless shrug, Lu Tianxing followed Bai Zhiqing downstairs and got into her white Porsche 918.
Bai Zhiqing picked up the two white bags on the driver's seat and threw them at Lu Tianxing, saying coldly, "Put this on. I don't want my husband wearing a T-shirt while we go to get our marriage certificate."
Only then did Lu Tianxing notice that today, Bai Zhiqing was wearing a formal OL suit. The light blue suit perfectly highlighted her figure, the exquisite curves radiating an intellectual charm. With a face lightly made up, she was the epitome of a woman that could topple cities and nations in a man's heart.
The only flaw was that it was a bit cold, so cold it felt like it could chip off—sitting beside Bai Zhiqing, Lu Tianxing felt like he was sitting next to a block of ice, shivering with cold.
"Hehe, wife, I didn't expect that we haven't even married, and you're already buying clothes for your husband...."
Lu Tianxing chuckled as he took out a suit of not insignificant value from the bag, along with a pair of brand-new leather shoes, clearly prepared with care.
Bai Zhiqing drove seriously, completely ignoring Lu Tianxing; she realized that he was the kind who would climb up the pole if you gave him the chance, and the best method with him was not to pay any attention.
Lu Tianxing was quite dexterous, quickly changing into the clothes in the passenger seat and even vainly adjusting his hair in the rearview mirror, instantly looking much more spirited.
Even though she kept her eyes on the road, Bai Zhiqing couldn't help but sneak a few glances at Lu Tianxing; when she saw him decked out in a suit and leather shoes, her heart involuntarily skipped a beat.
Whether she admitted it or not, the man before her was quite appealing, exuding an indescribable charisma all over, his narrowly squinted eyes deep, as if they harbored countless secrets that made one unable to resist exploring, wanting to see clearly the secrets within.
Bai Zhiqing shook her head vigorously, reasoning to herself: "Impossible, I must have seen it wrong just now. How could this scoundrel have any secrets? Loafing around until death is more like it."
At nine in the morning, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing appeared at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Office.
After getting out of the car, Bai Zhiqing hesitated for a moment before stepping forward to hook her arm through Lu Tianxing's, her lips curling into a sweet smile.
Lu Tianxing felt a warm touch on his arm, and upon seeing Bai Zhiqing's smile, he was slightly taken aback, "Wife, you're a bit too devoted to the role, aren't you? We haven't even gone in yet! There's no need to act."
"Hmph, it's none of your business. When we go in later, I'm warning you, you'd better not talk nonsense, or else, don't blame me for being rude to you."
Bai Zhiqing's pretty face flushed slightly as she glared fiercely at Lu Tianxing while she spoke.
"Don't worry, we've signed a contract, so of course I know."
Lu Tianxing extended his arm to wrap it around Bai Zhiqing's slender waist, the soft touch causing his heart to flutter.
"What are you doing?"
Bai Zhiqing's body trembled slightly, her face showing a hint of anger.
"I'm not doing anything. When you act, you have to play the full part—that's what makes a qualified actor. Wife, don't you agree?"
Lu Tianxing looked at Bai Zhiqing with an innocent face, his eyes brimming with a hint of a smile.
Bai Zhiqing knew very well that Lu Tianxing was doing it on purpose, but she could only grit her teeth and endure it; after all, there would be many days to come when she would have to maintain such a facade, so she could only let this bad guy take some advantage.
As they walked into the Civil Affairs Office, the striking couple drew the attention of everyone around. Lu Tianxing, in his suit and leather shoes, exuded a mysterious charm that attracted many women, while Bai Zhiqing, in her OL professional attire, exemplified the strong businesswoman, her commanding presence turning all male heads.
"Wife, I've realized that by marrying me, you've made a huge gain," Lu Tianxing whispered to Bai Zhiqing, leaning in close.
"What do you mean?" Bai Zhiqing could only feel a heat wave blowing on her ear, making her body involuntarily shiver slightly.
"Haven't you noticed the looks from the women around us? I bet if I went and asked for their phone numbers right now, eight out of ten would give them to me, and I could have a very enjoyable evening."
Bai Zhiqing involuntarily scanned the surroundings and realized that it was indeed as Lu Tianxing had said—some women were looking at him with unusual glimmers in their eyes, much like hungry wolves who had spotted prey.
"This bastard, he's already attracting bees and butterflies before we're even married, dammit."
For some reason, a feeling of discomfort surged in Bai Zhiqing's heart, as if a beloved doll was being snatched away from her.