Li Che hastily arrived at Hai Rui Hospital and rushed to her grandfather's ward. The clock struck 5 am as she entered the room. Inside, she found her grandma knitting, her mom, and Li Hao.
"Grandma," Li Che called out.
"Little Che," Old Mrs. Shen replied, opening her arms for a hug. "Grandma, what are you doing here?" Li Che asked.
"To see my husband," Old Mrs. Shen replied cheekily. "You should be resting," Li Che said.
"I just woke up," Old Mrs. Shen retorted, pointing to a bed at the far end of the room. It was then Li Che realized it was a VIP ward.
"This is a VIP ward," Li Che said matter-of-factly.
"Yeah," Mother Shen replied, turning to stare at her. "Mum, Li Hao," Li Che said, confused.
"Li Che, is there something you're not telling me?" Mother Shen asked.
"No, Mum," Li Che said, discovering that Grandpa was not in the ward. "Where is Grandpa?" Li Che asked, flustered.
"In the theater," Li Hao replied.
"Mum," Li Che asked, flustered.
"Sister, say something," Li Hao said.
"What?" Li Che asked.
"Who is Mo Jingze?" Mother Shen asked, dropping the bombshell. Li Che stared at her feet, ashamed.
"Who is he?" Li Hao asked.
"My husband..." Li Che whispered, trailing off.
"He's quite great; he saved my husband's life," Grandma said.
"Your husband?" Li Hao asked excitedly.
"How can you get married so easily, Li Che? Do you even know what marriage is all about?" Mother Shen asked angrily.
"It's just a contract marriage," Li Che said.
"A contract marriage, Li Che? What are you talking about?" Mother Shen asked, visibly angry.
"Mum, I'm sorry. It was my fault for not speaking earlier," Li Che said.
"When did this happen?" Mother Shen asked.
"About a month ago," Li Che said.
"Have you told your dad?" Mother Shen asked, and Li Che nodded.
"Sis, how could you tell Dad something like that and forget to tell us?" Li Hao asked.
"Are you being forced into this?" Mother Shen asked, and Li Che shook her head.
"You can talk to Mum, or I'll go confront your father," Mother Shen threatened.
"Mum, you won't. Mo Jingze is not a bad person; he didn't force me to do anything," Li Che said.
"Yes, he's nice. He's my mentor," Li Hao said, starting to talk about Mo Jingze's achievements and qualities.
"He's a nice man; it's evident by the way he behaved earlier," Old Mrs. Shen added.
Soon, Grandpa was returned to the ward and was sleeping. Li Che stayed with her family until 10 am when she left. She boarded a taxi and gave the driver the address of Mo Corporation.
Yes, she was going to see Mo Jingze.
Mo Corporation
Li Che arrived at Mo Corporation but was stopped by the receptionist.
"Ma'am, who are you looking for?" the receptionist asked politely.
"Mo Jingze," Li Che said, and the receptionist was taken aback by the woman who called their boss by his full name.
"Ehm, Ma'am, do you have an appointment with him?" the receptionist asked.
"No, I don't," Li Che said.
"I'm sorry, Ma'am, but without an appointment, you can't see the boss," the receptionist said.
"Why? I want to see him. I'm his wife," Li Che said, and the receptionist burst out laughing.
"You're being delusional, please leave. Wife, indeed," she said, chuckling.
"Madam!" Xiao Zhou called. Xiao Zhou was Mo Jingze's secretary and one of the few people who knew they were married.
"Madam, are you here to see the president?" Xiao Zhou asked respectfully.
The receptionist was left in a daze as she pleaded, "Madam, I'm sorry."
"Take me to him," Li Che said, throwing a glance at the receptionist before leaving with Xiao Zhou.
"Madam, he's inside," Xiao Zhou said, leaving.
Li Che pushed the door open, and the man behind the table raised his head. He stared at her for some time before returning to his work. She walked closer to him and bit her lip.
"Jingze... thank you," she said after some time.
"Words can't convey feelings most times; actions convey them better," Mo Jingze said, his head down.
"Hmm... so what should I do?" she asked, and the man raised his head to stare at her. He had seen different girls, but he couldn't quite pinpoint the reason why he was drawn to her.
"Come here" he said and Li Che walked towards him slowly. He used his hand and pulled her to sit on his laps and lowered his face to kiss her. Li Che heart started racing and she pushed him away immediately his lips touched hers.
Mo Jingze looked at her in confusion and she lowered her eyes. "It's alright, I won't force you, I know your heart is somewhere else" Mo Jingze said.
Li Che could tell he was hurt, he had helped her and she could not even reward him with a kiss. Forget it, it was just a kiss. She raised her head to look at him and raised his chin with her hands before planting a kiss on his lips.
Her face flushed and she made to pull away but Mo Jingze held her waist and deepened the kiss. He pulled away after a long time and Li Che felt the warmth on her lips disappear.
She subconsciously held him and deepened the kiss not letting go. They held each other for a long time till they were out of breath and panting heavily.
"You can't bear to part with me" Mo Jingze teased.
"Stop talking" Li Che said and hide her face in his embrace. Mo Jingze saw that and laughed aloud.
"Why are you laughing?" Li Che asked and pinched his waist but that only made him laugh more.
Li Che remembered they were in an intimate position, she was seated on his lap and he was hugging her. Her face became crimson red and hot as she pulled away.
"You don't want me again after eating my lips" Mo Jingze said and made to pull her in.
"I want to go home" Li Che said and stood up and she straightened her clothes.
"You can't spend an hour with me" Mo Jingze complained.
"President Mo, you have work to do, you have to feed our family, my man can't be lazy" Li Che said and placed emphasis on my man.
Mo Jingze face lit up into a smile when he heard her referring to him as her mum.
"Eat lunch with me" Mo Jingze said and Li Che nodded.
"You have to come home quick and get adequate rest even when I am not home you have to get good sleep, you can't work and ignore your health" Li Che said and Mo Jingze smiled listening to her instructions as she sounded as a dutiful wife.
"Yes wife" He said and Li Che lips curled up into a smile.
She did not know why but just in the span of one month she has spent with him, she found herself relaxing in his presence and he gave her a feeling completely different from the one she felt when she was with Qin Qing.