《Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before)》 Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c1 Muahaha, had this chapter ready so here it is! (But I haven¡¯t started the 2nd chapter yet¡­ *sweat drop*) Chapter 1 Under dim lighting amidst stylish d¨¦cor, accompanied with jazz music produced from a saxophone, the ambience enveloped people with a type of imposing charm in which one wished to succumb to the impulse of falling from grace. This described the well-known bar, hidden in an alley in Taipei¡¯s eastern district. Nearly all of the bar¡¯s visitors came out in pairs; even if a person arrived alone, one hoped to find a companion at the bar. The person would dress nicely, waiting to hit on or be hit on by someone. Most people who came to the bar were frequent visitors, but of course, there were also occasionally new guests who joined. For example, sitting on a sofa in the middle of the bar was Zhong Zhen Dong. He had an oriental appearance, but his facial features were more solid than the typical eastern person. A handsome figure coupled with the grace of an aristocratic bearing, made him become the center of attention in the bar. The loitering gazes on his body all came from men, because this was a homosexual bar. Since it was a gay bar, the women only looked at women, while the men also naturally only looked at other men. Under the burning gazes of numerous men, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s line of sight actually fell on a woman¡¯s body. Not long after entering the bar, he only paid attention to this one woman. She was the same as him, she also came alone. She sat in the farthest corner in the bar, intentionally making herself appear invisible and ordinary. The people who came to the bar all went through the process of intentionally dressing up, but this woman didn¡¯t. Among the many people around her, she wasn¡¯t the same as the women with thick powder and heavy makeup. She had a simple face with no make up, not even lipstick, hair was in a ponytail, and body was clothed in an average T-shirt and jeans; just like the girl next door type. Although she wasn¡¯t extravagantly dressed up, Zhong Zhen Dong nevertheless took note of her. Regarding women, his judgment was always accurate. That woman possessed a perfectly proportioned figure; her legs very slender, butt very round, and position of her chest just right. Even in her casual clothes, her curves showed. Zhong Zhen Dong continued to make a visual assessment of her, and right away knew that she was very impressive. A seemingly very beautiful woman who didn¡¯t need to depend on makeup, after applying makeup would be absolutely ethereal, divine. On the other hand, a woman who after applying makeup was stunning and breathtaking, the truth after the removal of makeup was often enough to scare a person to death. This world was full of false appearances and lies, the modern woman¡¯s ability to change her appearance was far superior compared to ancient times. Able to change single eyelid into double eyelid, able to momentarily enlarge small eyes with fake eyelashes, able to change from B cup to D cup bras, and able to cover up blemishes and pores with the use of foundation. Furthermore, with plastic surgery, fake face, fake chest, fake butt. Zhong Zhen Dong possessed the innate tendency and nature of every man; he liked beautiful women. But what he really loved, were natural beautiful women. Towards artificial beautiful women, he extremely loathed and felt disgusted with. He was an arms dealer. The weapons and ammunition business followed power and influence, benefits and interests; a world made up of struggles and battles. This world never lacked falsehood and lies, that¡¯s why, when he looked at matters, he never believed the surface. Towards women, he never looked at faces with makeup, which was also the reason why he noticed this woman with a clean face that was like fresh and clear water. The people who entered the bar all hoped to cause others to pay attention to them, but she was the opposite. While carefully observing her every movement and expression, it showed that she put in a lot of effort to reduce her existence inside the bar. She looked a little nervous, and also somewhat cautious, sitting upright above a high chair, both legs closed very tightly together, and both hands tightly clutching a cup of milk. Yes, that¡¯s right, milk. Arriving at the bar, she unexpectedly ordered milk, and not an alcoholic beverage. She also had no one beside her, almost as if ¡­ this was her first time. Zhong Zhen Dong pondered while he observed her. That pair of clear eyes, pure and perfect, watched with high alert the surrounding people; seemingly like a little white rabbit that mistakenly rushed into the jungle. Yes, the feeling she gave him was just like a little white rabbit; an innocent and delicious little white rabbit that could always manage to arouse a wolf¡¯s appetite, and unfortunately, he just so happened to be one. Zhong Zhen Dong had been living for 35 years, and had experienced countless women. What kind of attractive woman hasn¡¯t he seen? Yet, he was very interested in this little white rabbit. Her manner was incompatible to the other people in the bar, but against expectations, she showed up here. Furthermore, she felt very real to him. Ordinarily, he would have already picked her up, and not just sit here gazing at her, measuring her up. But he didn¡¯t take any action, not because he didn¡¯t want to, but because this was a gay bar. Tsk tsk tsk, truly a pity. This little white rabbit¡¯s qualifications were so good, but she actually liked women. Truly a waste of natural resources¡­ He was extremely full of regret in his heart and mind. ¡°Hello, are you by yourself? Is it possible for me to have the privilege to invite you to a drink?¡± A male with glasses stepped forward to strike up a conversation. In regards to appearance, although the male with glasses was unremarkable, he believed in his occupation, which made other people treat him with a new level of respect. Zhong Zhen Dong raised his eyes. His eyes, that were deep and charming, concentrated on the male with glasses. Although he wasn¡¯t homosexual, he still plastered on a captivating smile, causing the male with glasses to stupidly stare and his heart to beat wildly. ¡°Thanks, I have company.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong courteously declined, his body emitted a noble, gentleman¡¯s bearing, but those pair of eyes held a lazy, easy-going gaze that was very alluring and enticing. In his eyes, there existed a type of sex appeal that sought to resist yet welcome, which caused people who even though were rejected, to also produce the impulse to become more brave after being repressed. The man with glasses swallowed his saliva. His qualifications were very good, so he wasn¡¯t willing to give up. ¡°In any case, right now you are by yourself. How about everyone become friends and drink a glass.¡± The man with glasses straightforwardly, and shamelessly, sat down. Not allowing room for any explanation, he handed over a business card and began introducing himself. Zhong Zhen Dong looked at the man with glasses pass over a business card. The job title above was of a doctor from a major hospital. ¡°Oh? You¡¯re a doctor?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s pretty eyebrows rose for a moment, appearing to be very interested. The man with glasses, due to Zhong Zhen Dong having a somewhat slightly interested tone, received a boost of morale. To show others the identity of a doctor was as expected, effective. This society spoke realistically; occupation and status sometimes beat appearances. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c2 A little bit harder to translate than the previous one¡­ Hope I got the message through properly (¥·_ _)¥· Also got myself an editor? Hehe~ Chapter 2 ¡°How about you? What¡¯s your name?¡± the man with glasses passionately asked. ¡°You don¡¯t need to know his name because he isn¡¯t interested in you.¡± A tall man intervened between the two, rudely interrupting the man with glasses. Once Lin Yu Fan¡¯s 185 cm (6 feet!) body appeared, his imposing manner immediately overwhelmed everyone. Not only was he very tall, he also had a solemn expression. Whether talking or smiling, he maintained a stiff face. He didn¡¯t need to use harsh words to appear strict. He only needed to glare, revealing a dangerous radiance in his flickering eyes. The instant someone met his gaze, that person would be intimidated and left speechless. The man with glasses had a stupid and blank expression. Sometimes, what men placed importance on was charisma. Before him was a male whose appearance, stature, and charisma, all surpassed his own by a hundredfold. As it turned out, the other party already had someone. A cold shiver ran through the man with glasses, as he felt Lin Yu Fan¡¯s glare. Aware that he wasn¡¯t Yu Fan¡¯s opponent, he rubbed his nose in embarrassment and quickly left. Having gotten rid of unnecessary people, Lin Yu Fan sat down and frowned while he stared at Zhong Zhen Dong. ¡°Why did we have to meet up here?¡± Once he entered the bar, he immediately saw two women in the middle of kissing, two men in the middle of embracing. He quickly realized the nature of this bar. ¡°The drinks here aren¡¯t bad.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled while answering him. Lin Yu Fan¡¯s eyebrows pinched together. ¡°What¡¯s so great about sitting here while being stared at by a bunch of men?¡± He was straight and only liked women, so it was hard for him to understand why homosexuals were attracted to one another. What¡¯s more, he was a soldier, possessing a soldier¡¯s conservative and traditional character. From the moment he entered the bar, he immediately received gazes of admiration. Furthermore, they were all from males, which turned his originally already cold face even colder. Zhong Zhen Dong teasingly said, ¡°It¡¯s a type of enjoyment to be appreciated by others. Besides, the bartender is an admirer of mine.¡± Looking over at the bar while he said this, he stealthily stared at his bartender. Giving a faint smile, he caused the bartender¡¯s face to become completely red. Lin Yu Fan faced the counter of the bar and gave the bartender a fierce glare. This one glance was powerful enough to make the bartender¡¯s face freeze. Only until after the wide-eyed bartender shifted his gaze, did Lin Yu Fan turn his head around and coldly ask, ¡°You really can¡¯t make the appointment somewhere else? It has to be here?¡± ¡°It¡¯s cause I also want to see how many admiring gazes the mighty and tall General Lin will be able to receive. Your expression right now is like you¡¯re jealous, other people will definitely be under the impression that we are a pair of intimate lovers.¡± Unlike Lin Yu Fan¡¯s manly, big hero appearance, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s gentlemanly appearance was more of a feminine type of handsome; a style that attracted both males and females. His smiles were capable of making others go crazy! The handsomeness of both males were notable, especially Zhong Zhen Dong, who was a Flower Boy (has feminine looks) distinguished on an international level. This was in contrast to Lin Yu Fan¡¯s tall and sturdy figure, cold and stiff face, and finally his tanned skin; the portrayal of masculinity. Lin Yu Fan¡¯s attitude always seemed cold and detached, unlike Zhong Zhen Dong, who on the surface had a charming and friendly smile, but in reality, was very crafty. Weapons dealers were people who were extremely intelligent and were cunning like a fox. An arms dealer was not something any ordinary merchant or businessman was capable of becoming. They had to be flexible and ruthless, with networks spreading throughout the world. Not only did they have to outwit each other, but it also involved political interests and circumstances pertaining between nations. Occasionally, they also had to deal with international terrorists. The weapons and ammunition business was very big, with high monetary value. Many people also wanted to make a profit, but they had to rely on their own abilities to survive. On the surface, people could call you brother, but everyone was devious and treacherous; if one did not distribute the benefits well enough, it was possible to die an unnatural death one day. That¡¯s why weapon dealers were more cunning and clever than dishonest businesses. They understood how to use force when necessary, but were also capable of using strategies and trickery. To put it simply, they were not ordinary people. They had a different way of thinking than normal people, dabbling in both legitimate and criminal ways. Even lunatics and abnormal people avoided them if possible. Zhong Zhen Dong was precisely among these notorious figures. Having known him for so many years, Lin Yu Fan knew that although this guy looked like a gentleman, in reality, he had a lot of loathsome interests. Just like right now, making the appointment here and enjoying the sensual gazes from other males. Only this guy would find it amusing. Sometimes, when Zhen Dong had a smile on his face, it didn¡¯t necessarily mean he was happy. Other times, when he seemed angry, it also didn¡¯t imply that he was really angry. Perhaps he was just deliberately acting angry to tease you and to observe your reaction. If you think he is very easy to talk to and interact with, then you would have already fallen into his schemes; you wouldn¡¯t even know how you died one day. Lin Yu Fan had no choice but to let Zhong Zhen Dong have his way. After all, he was under the orders of a higher up to come see Zhong Zhen Dong to discuss an important matter. ¡°The higher ups know that you have people in Turkey. They want your help to pull some strings from within in order to buy some goods.¡± ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°The Ground Eagle.¡± ¡°The Ground Eagle? So you guys have decided to play with the Ground Eagle. You don¡¯t want the American Eagle anymore?¡± ¡°The budget has been continuously reduced. There are too many people watching, and the American Eagle is too expensive. That¡¯s why we came to you to supply new products.¡± ¡°The Ground Eagle is not necessarily cheap either.¡± ¡°I know, but at least the Ground Eagle is not a second-hand good. We don¡¯t want to be led by the nose by the American Eagle anymore.¡± Author¡¯s Notes: It sounds like they¡¯re discussing about buying birds, but they are actually discussing several billions of military-purchase business. The Ground Eagle is an eagle eye manufactured in Turkey, a 2nd generation aircraft. This is the major assignment tasked to Lin Yu Fan, and the reason for secretly meeting with Zhong Zhen Dong. Editor¡¯s Notes: So I¡¯m like 90% sure these aircraft names are made up. The closest thing I¡¯ve got to American Eagle (ÃÀÓ¥) is the f15, but as for the Ground Eagle (ÍÁÓ¥), I¡¯ve got no clue. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c3 Chapter 3 It was inconvenient for officials to personally appear for these sorts of matters, so there was no other choice but to send representatives to discuss in private. Zhong Zhen Dong had strongholds and connections located throughout the entire world. He was also fluent in 6 languages, one of which was Turkish. Having collaborated with Zhong Zhen Dong for so long, Lin Yu Fan knew that he was resourceful and capable of finding a way to accomplish this task. ¡°Rather than allowing the Americans to make a profit, it would be better to commission you instead. We can save money and it would be mutually beneficial.¡± ¡°You have this much faith that I have a solution?¡± ¡°The commission can be increased.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s facial expression didn¡¯t change. After drinking a glass of alcohol, he gave a weak smile. ¡°I need to think it over.¡± ¡°It¡¯s enough to hear you say those words, I¡¯ll be waiting.¡± Next, Lin Yu Fan discussed another few classified secrets, and handed over several sealed files to Zhong Zhen Dong. ¡°I¡¯ll call you later.¡± With the conversation having ended, Zhong Zhen Dong stood up, planning to leave. Before he walked away, he turned back to look at Lin Yu Fan and gave him a smile. ¡°You¡¯re not going to escort me out?¡± Lin Yu Fan stared blankly. ¡°Escort you?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong bent over, moving his face next to Lin Yu Fan¡¯s ear. This ambiguous action made it look like they were a pair of lovers, whispering sweet nothings to each other. ¡°Did you not notice the infatuated gazes of those people? You wouldn¡¯t want me to have any mishaps during my stay in Taiwan right?¡± As he said this, he wrapped his arm around Yu Fan¡¯s neck. It appeared as if, in other people¡¯s minds, that they were definitely a pair of lovers, passionately in love. Lin Yu Fan really wanted to give a big look of disdain. He understood very well what kind of person Zhong Zhen Dong was. This man came from a family of U.S. marines, and had spent some time with intelligence agencies. Yet, he wanted Yu Fan to accompany him out. This was clearly because Zhen Dong wanted to lead him astray, and therefore deliberately acted intimate with him in front of other people. Yu Fan thought exasperatedly, haven¡¯t you played around enough? Lin Yu Fan knew that Zhong Zhen Dong merely liked to seek people for amusement. Forget it, as long as he¡¯s happy, it¡¯s fine to sacrifice a little bit this one time. Yu Fan compromised that everything would be tolerable, just as long as he didn¡¯t run into anyone who recognized him. Usually, people trusted that if two people exited together, it was unlikely that there would be someone stupid enough to come be a light bulb. ¡°µ±µçµÆÅÝ¡± I find this phrase funny; it means to be a 3rd wheel©d£¨*¡Ð¥î¡Ð*£©©g Exiting the bar, Lin Yu Fan considered the secret meeting today to have ended successfully, and the next phase was to wait for the news. Having only walked a few steps away from the bar, there was actually a person who tactlessly stood in front of them, blocking the way. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, can this Mister please stop.¡± The person obstructing the road was the woman from the bar. She stepped forward to strike up a conversation, making Lin Yu Fan¡¯s complexion sink. However, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes lit up because the one that stopped them, was that little white rabbit. ¡°What¡¯s the matter Miss?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled and courteously asked. Looking closer, he discovered that not only was this woman¡¯s skin clean, but the quality of her skin was extremely good too; supple, soft and shining. There were no pores to be seen, and her clear, big eyes possessed a fresh and innocent aloofness. It seemed like even her soul was clean, without a trace of impurity. Her body radiated kindness, giving others the impression that she was like a soft little bunny. He felt an itch in his heart, and he couldn¡¯t help having wicked thoughts of wanting to defile her all of a sudden. Ah, but what a pity¡­ It was a woman who liked other women¡­ Tang Xin Lian shyly asked, ¡°Please excuse me, I have a matter to discuss with you. Is it possible to give me a little bit of your time to chat for a while?¡± The little white rabbit wanted to have a chat with him? Zhong Zhen Dong was very curious as to why she sought him out. ¡°We¡¯re very busy, what concerns do you have?¡± Lin Yu Fan¡¯s attitude was cold as he stiffly asked. The little white rabbit, frightened by Lin Yu Fan, recoiled slightly. Zhong Zhen Dong immediately tried to smooth things over. ¡°Don¡¯t scare the lady, I have time. How about we go to the Tea House across the street to chat?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong suggested, with a gentle smile on his face. Subsequently, he saw that the little white rabbit¡¯s eyes shone with hope. All three people sat down inside the tea shop. Lin Yu Fan saw that Zhong Zhen Dong was very interested in this woman, so he had silently followed after. With the bright lights from the tea shop, Zhong Zhen Dong could attentively appreciate the little white rabbit in front of him. It was only because this little white rabbit was very visually attractive, and was also his type, that he agreed to sit and chat with her. He was simply curious at first, but after the little white rabbit told him about her intentions, he was surprised. ¡°What? You want to hire me to be your fake husband?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The little white rabbit nodded her head in embarrassment. ¡°You¡­ Are you messing with me?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m serious. This is my employment contract, please look it over.¡± After she finished speaking, the little white rabbit hastily pulled out a document from her bag and handed it to him. The paper listed a series of employment conditions. Zhong Zhen Dong quickly skimmed the contents. There weren¡¯t many demands, only 5 simple tasks. The general idea was that it included room and board, but it didn¡¯t include sleeping together. Additionally, there was even a salary. As long as he stayed at her house, letting people think that he was her husband, then everything was fine. Zhong Zhen Dong didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. He didn¡¯t expect that after having a conversation with the little white rabbit, they would talk about such a ridiculous matter. ¡°Let me guess, you sought me to be your fake husband in order to deal with your family and friends right? You don¡¯t want them to know that you¡¯re gay, and you also don¡¯t want to get married, so this was your solution?¡± Coming across her at the bar, Zhong Zhen Dong naturally made this conjecture. However, the little white rabbit actually shook her head. ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that. The reason I asked you to be my fake husband is to prevent harassment from other men.¡± ¡°Oh, so it was like that.¡± That reason was very understandable. Since this little white rabbit only liked women, it was logical that she disliked being pursued by men. It was really such a pity. If she wasn¡¯t a lesbian, he would also, without a doubt, harass her too. ¡°Why did you pick me?¡± He inquisitively asked. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c4 Several ships are beginning to sail ~ *Wink Wink* ©d£¨¡¨£Þ?£Þ£©??Chapter 4 Tang Xin Lian very honestly answered. ¡°You¡¯re very handsome and tall, enough to put any man to shame.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled. Due to his handsomeness, the one thing he didn¡¯t lack in his life was praises. However, he enjoyed hearing the little white rabbit compliment him because when she said those words, her tone and expression were very honest. It didn¡¯t sound like she was praising him, but more like she was simply stating a fact. ¡°He¡¯s also very handsome, why didn¡¯t you choose him?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong asked, pointing a finger at Lin Yu Fan who was sitting beside him. The little white rabbit quickly glanced over to Lin Yu Fan, and was caught by Yu Fan¡¯s cold and firm gaze. She couldn¡¯t help but shrink back, but still truthfully replied. ¡°That¡­ You looked like you¡¯d be easier to talk to than him¡­¡± ¡°What you mean is, he¡¯s more handsome?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it, the both of you are very handsome. But I would be afraid of him¡­¡± Her confession caused Zhong Zhen Dong to laugh heartily. Indeed, while in the bar, from start to finish, he maintained a smiling expression. When he spoke to other people, he was warm and polite. In contrast, Lin Yu Fan¡¯s face was tense from the moment he entered the bar until he exited. Even just now, he almost scared the woman away. ¡°It includes food and shelter? Would you really feel at ease with me, a complete stranger, if we lived together under the same roof? Why not find a friend that you¡¯re familiar with?¡± No matter what, a male friend that she knew was better than asking a stranger right? Hearing this, the little white rabbit grinned. ¡°Because we¡¯d have to live under the same roof, that¡¯s why I had to ask you. You aren¡¯t interested in women, so for me, this is the safest option.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong raised his eyebrows, so that¡¯s how it is. No wonder she sat at the bar for so long, not hitting on other women nor dressing up. Really such a pity, he wasn¡¯t gay and he didn¡¯t feel like explaining. ¡°Sorry, I can¡¯t accept your offer.¡± ¡°Why? I, I can pay you.¡± ¡°The problem isn¡¯t money, but rather I have other things to take of. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to coordinate with your plans,¡± he said apologetically. Tang Xin Lian was very disappointed upon hearing this, and the hope and brightness in her eyes dimmed. She forced a bitter smile. ¡°Then, alright. Thank you for your time.¡± She reached her hand out for the bill, but was stopped by his big hand, which gently covered her own. ¡°I¡¯ll pay, a gentleman shouldn¡¯t allow a lady to pay.¡± He smiled as he felt the tenderness of the tiny hand under his. It was smooth and ice-cold, making him really want to knead her hand within his. He couldn¡¯t help but lament, and once again, sigh with pity that she was a lesbian. Tang Xin Lian hesitated, but accepted it in the end and picked up her bag. Although she was smiling, she couldn¡¯t hide her disappointment. Her sorrowful expression really caused people to feel sorry for, and reluctant to part with, her. Zhong Zhen Dong never liked meddling in other people¡¯s businesses, but he couldn¡¯t help counseling her. ¡°Actually, you could just tell other people that you¡¯re a lesbian, which would cause the males to give up on you.¡± Take him for example, this was the reason why he chose to give up. Tang Xin Lian replied, ¡°Thank you for your suggestion, but I¡¯m not homosexual. Sorry to trouble you.¡± Before she could turn around, an arm suddenly reached out to hold her firmly, not allowing her to move. She looked quizzically at Zhong Zhen Dong because he was the person gripping onto her. ¡°You¡¯re not a lesbian?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong stared at her. This little white rabbit thought that he was gay, and similarly to her, he came to the conclusion that she was a lesbian because she went to the gay bar. Who said that the people who entered a gay bar had to be gay? He wasn¡¯t, and she also turned out to be an exception. ¡°Excuse me, do you still need something?¡± Tang Xin Lian asked, puzzled. A strange light flashed through Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes, exposing an anxious expression while his voice became gentler. ¡°I suddenly think that rejecting you this way is really too harsh.¡± It was more like he decided to change his decision after discovering that she wasn¡¯t a lesbian. On the side, Lin Yu Fan gave Zhen Dong a disdainful look, but continued to stay silent. Tang Xin Lian¡¯s hope was reignited. ¡°Really? You¡¯re willing to consider it?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong pretended to be bothered and pondered over it. Afterwards, he let out a deep sigh. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great! Thank you! You¡¯re very kind hearted.¡± She exuded excitement, but after glancing at Lin Yu Fan¡¯s solemn expression, she immediately felt somewhat guilty. ¡°That¡­ Do you need to talk about it with your lover first?¡± She carefully asked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, he¡¯ll listen to whatever I say. I decide everything, right darling?¡± (TN: Darling, my dear, honey, beloved, etc¡­ Take your pick ^~^ ) Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s hand covered the back of Lin Yu Fan¡¯s hand, giving him a smile full of emotion. Lin Yu Fan felt disgusted hearing Zhong Zhen Dong call him ¡°darling,¡± and inwardly shuddered; he had goose bumps. This guy, in order to pick up a woman, pretended to be gay; truly too shameless. Tang Xin Lian and Zhong Zhen Dong exchanged phone numbers, agreeing to discuss the details, as well as get acquainted with each other, tomorrow. After expressing her gratitude over and over again, she left. Only after waiting for the little white rabbit to leave, did Zhong Zhen Dong look with satisfaction toward Lin Yu Fan. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c5 Sorry for the late update, I celebrated my friend¡¯s birthday yesterday (¡ä-©n-`£») I will still be updating tomorrow as well so we won¡¯t be off schedule ^~^ Chapter 5 ¡°I told you that bar wasn¡¯t bad right? Unexpectedly, there¡¯s also the chance to encounter beautiful women.¡± ¡°Be careful, it might be a news reporter. Do you need me to get someone to investigate her first?¡± ¡°No need, I still need to stay in Taiwan for a while, so it might not be bad to have a fake wife for appearances. Besides, I know she isn¡¯t a reporter.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong gave a very harmless smile while his eyes gleamed with a craftiness that was difficult to discern. ¡°For people like us, if we didn¡¯t have the ability to see through people, then there¡¯d be a very cruel death ahead.¡± The next day, Zhong Zhen Dong and the little white rabbit arranged to meet at a caf¨¦. Throughout his whole history of dating women, there had never been a woman who arrived before him. Even if she showed up early, she¡¯d pretend to hide nearby and wait so that she could appear to be late. Yet, this little white rabbit arrived early, and instead of being on her phone or tablet, was actually reading a book. Furthermore, she was really engrossed. It was only until he made a comment that the small face lifted from the book to look at him. She gave him a polite smile. Her face was flushed, which caused his deep gaze to shine with a fiery light. The little white rabbit quickly told him to take a seat, and afterwards, she asked the waiter to bring a menu. He took the liberty to inspect how she dressed up today, and it was the same as yesterday; she was in a T-shirt and jeans, with her hair up in a ponytail. The jeans were the same ones as yesterday, but she changed from a white T-shirt to a gray one. The little white rabbit said that in order to play the part of a married couple in front of others well, it was important to get thoroughly acquainted with each other, so she took the initiative to introduce herself. If Zhong Zhen Dong wanted to get to know someone, he wouldn¡¯t have started with self-introductions, because words could be deceptive. To understand a person, it¡¯d have to start with the small details. Her voice was very soft and pleasant to listen to. He could also hear that she wasn¡¯t deliberately trying to change how her voice sounded, unlike other women, who would use a shy voice to pretend to be soft and delicate. She was different. When she spoke, it was very natural and genuine. It was easy to guess her emotions. When she daydreamed, she really was somewhat clumsy. Because she didn¡¯t pay attention to the glass of water next to her arm, she accidentally bumped into it. He smiled as he reached out to catch the falling glass of water, and placed it back on the table gracefully. ¡°Let me say this first, today¡¯s meal is my treat.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong acknowledged the little rabbit¡¯s sincerity and didn¡¯t decline. He displayed a charming smile and said, ¡°Do you have any recommendations?¡± ¡°The fish here is very tasty, and the meat is very fresh. It can be pan fried, roasted, or even simmered¡­¡± She said this excitedly, but he¡¯d rather eat her; a beautiful little white rabbit, from the top, bottom, front, and behind. ¡ª¡ª He wanted to try a variety of ways to eat her ¡ª¡ª He let his imagination run wild while he kept a straight face, not revealing a trace of any lewd intentions. Born with a beautiful nature, was the phrase that described her. Those long eyelashes moving up and down were like the fluttering wings of a butterfly, making her look innocent and adorable. Her lips held a natural pink luster, which he loved to death. The more he looked, the more he liked, and the more his lust flared up. If even he was deeply affected by her charm, then it was obvious that other men would also have a degree of interest in her. ¡°So tell me, how do those men harass you?¡± ¡°Well¡­ This¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you want me to be your fake husband so that other men wouldn¡¯t harass you? I want to understand how they bother you so that I can help you properly, and resolve the real problem.¡± Since Zhong Zhen Dong perceived her as his prey, he naturally didn¡¯t want other men to occupy her mind. The first thing he had to do was eradicate all the flies around her. As for getting to know each other and what not, it wasn¡¯t important. It was enough if he could get well acquainted with her body. Tang Xin Lian felt that what he said made sense. Because it was easy for her relationships to turn sour, she told him every entanglement she had had with men. After hearing about her troubles, he placed his hand lightly over hers, and made her a promise. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will help you. Just leave it to me.¡± ¡°Thank you, I will definitely pay you.¡± ¡°No need, living in your house and eating for free is already a form of payment. Moreover, receiving money while doing good deeds wouldn¡¯t be a good deed.¡± She hurriedly shook her head. ¡°No. From the start we made an agreement. I said I would hire you, so I must keep my promises.¡± ¡°Men ought to help women. If men received money after their assistances, then it would be very humiliating. If you give me money, then you don¡¯t consider me a man.¡± Regarding rationalization, how could she beat him? As a result of his persistence, Tang Xin Lian finally relented. ¡°Thank you, you¡¯re a really good person.¡± She gratefully held his hands, and he took that opportunity to reverse the position so that he could hold her small hands instead. ¡°Don¡¯t mention it, we met each other because of fate.¡± He gave her a meaningful smile. At last, she finally met a good person. Throughout her life, she had met many rotten men. However, when she really needed help this time, the Heavens finally let her meet a knight in shining armor. Zhong Zhen Dong was gay, and he had a boyfriend. He was very kind, willing to help her while not accepting her money. This made her lower her defenses and regard him as a friend. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c6 Dun dun dun dun¡­ New chapter (*?????*)? ?? Chapter 6 ¡°Oh, by the way, I have an 8-year old son.¡± ¡°Oh? You¡¯ve been married before?¡± She gently shook her head. ¡°I haven¡¯t, the boy is my older sister¡¯s, and after she died, I decided to raise him.¡± ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s what happened.¡± ¡°Even though Cheng Cheng isn¡¯t my child, I really love him and treat him as if he were my own.¡± As soon as the conversation shifted to her 8-year old son, Tang Xin Lian¡¯s eyes sparkled, just like all the other mothers in the world when they talked about their children. They¡¯d talk about how cute or how mischievous their child was, with words full of motherly love. Zhong Zhen Dong smiled listening to her narration, while also contemplating how to move in on this little white rabbit. For him, it didn¡¯t matter how many kids she had or whether she¡¯d been married before. He only had one kind of notion towards women, which was whether or not the woman was capable of arousing his desire. His appetite was very picky. If his desires weren¡¯t ignited, then he wouldn¡¯t even give a second glance. Right now, his mind was only concerned about when he could eat her, and where he was going to start. Once he thought about her appearance underneath his body, his heart burst with a fiery passion while an intense heat condensed below his stomach. It¡¯s been a long time since his frame of mind was like this, just like a 15-year old¡¯s first time experiencing the same passion. Tang Xin Lian was happily talking along by herself, but she suddenly remembered something. Quickly, full of remorse, she said, ¡°Sorry, you must be bored from hearing all that. Parents always have this bad habit; once their child is mentioned, they¡¯ll talk nonstop, not caring if the other person wants to listen or not.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, since I have to pretend to be your husband, then I¡¯d also have to pretend to be your child¡¯s father. It¡¯s not bad to begin to get an understanding of it now.¡± He¡¯s so thoughtful, and such a considerate gentleman as well. Tang Xin Lian once again rejoiced over her good luck. After misjudging men so many times, she¡¯s finally met a good guy for once. ¡°I think we¡¯ll definitely get along.¡± She gave a genuine smile containing her relief, while he, on the other hand, gave an even more brilliant smile. ¡°I also think it¡¯ll be pleasant working together. When should I move into your house? Today?¡± ¡°How about tomorrow? I have to tell my son about you moving in first so that he¡¯ll be mentally prepared.¡± ¡°Okay, no problem.¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, if you need to accompany your boyfriend, it¡¯s okay to not show up at my house for a while. It¡¯s fine as long as you appear and pretend to be my husband when I need you. Ordinarily, you¡¯ll be able to have your own personal life.¡± The boyfriend she was talking about was obviously referring to Lin Yu Fan. He refrained from smiling and followed along with her misconceptions. ¡°Since I¡¯ve already made you a promise, of course I¡¯ll live with you. My boyfriend doesn¡¯t mind. Although he seems solemn, he¡¯s actually very softhearted. As long as I act spoiled or throw a tantrum, he won¡¯t know what to do with me.¡± He playfully winked at her. Hearing him say it like that, she felt more relaxed. Observing her facial expressions, Zhong Zhen Dong saw that the more he showed the loving affection between him and his ¡°boyfriend,¡± the more she felt relieved. He observed all of her pure and easy to understand reactions. The two people chatted happily, making the arrangement to eat lunch at her house the next day. To experience her cooking skills, Zhong Zhen Dong readily agreed. When it was approaching noon the next day, Zhong Zhen Dong arrived at Tang Xin Lian¡¯s old apartment. Once the door opened, what greeted him was a small boy who was most likely the little white rabbit¡¯s son. Zhong Zhen Dong lowered his head to look at the little guy, while the kid also stared at him, with eyes were full of caution. ¡°Hello.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled, allowing the little boy to size him up. In the doorway, the youngster didn¡¯t say anything, and didn¡¯t have the intention to move aside. Zhong Zhen Dong maintained his smile. ¡°Where¡¯s your mother?¡± ¡°Ah, you¡¯re here. Please come in. Cheng Cheng, hurry and invite uncle to come inside and sit.¡± Sticking out her head from the kitchen, Tang Xin Lian commanded her son while she was occupied with cooking. The little rascal¡¯s name was Tang Jing Cheng and his nickname was Cheng Cheng. The small body finally moved, withdrawing to one side to allow him in, but his eyes were still full of suspicion. Zhong Zhen Dong entered the living room, placing his suitcase to the side. Sizing up the 3-bedroom apartment, it appeared to be a very ordinary small household. On top of a wooden cabinet in the living room were an arrangement of many family photographs; all of which were of the little white rabbit and the little boy. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m still cooking. Why don¡¯t you sit for a while? It¡¯ll be done soon.¡± Tang Xin Lian carried out two dishes as she apologized. She was wearing an apron and her hair was tied behind her head with a large clip. He quickly glanced over her home attire. He smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s no bother, take your time.¡± While she was busy preparing food, he inspected the layout of every room until finally, he reached the balcony. He stepped outside to take in the ambiance of the neighborhood. The little rascal continuously followed him ever since he entered the door, and was staring at him with hostility. ¡°Mom said you were going to pretend to be my father. Is that true?¡± Hearing the little boy¡¯s defiant tone, it was clear he was in a bad mood. However, Zhen Dong didn¡¯t mind, and smiled while he asked ¨C ¡°Your mom said that you wanted to pretend to be my son. Is that true?¡± The little boy scowled. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to be my dad.¡± TN: Cheng Cheng is referred to as ¡°Ð¡¹íÍ·¡± which I¡¯m told is an endearing pet-name (so good connotation). I¡¯ll be translating it as little demon , but know that Zhong Zhen Dong means it with love ¡­ most likely (¡¹?¦Ø?)¡¹ Update, I¡¯ll be using ¡°little rascal¡± instead as per Jenny¡¯s advice? Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c7 Chapter 7 ¡°I didn¡¯t say I wanted to be your father.¡± The little boy was stumped for words because he didn¡¯t expect that answer, so he didn¡¯t know how to retort. Zhong Zhen Dong bent down, moving his face closer to the little boy¡¯s. His deep and bottomless eyes stared at the little boy as he said each word carefully ¨C ¨C ¡°I¡¯m only here to be your mother¡¯s husband.¡± The first day arriving, Zhong Zhen Dong was very satisfied. The little white rabbit¡¯s cooking skills were very good. Before he even had the chance to taste her, tasting her cooking was enough to capture his stomach. Not only were her cooking skills exceptional, her housekeeping was also pleasing. Although the apartment was old, she arranged it to be neat and cozy. The apartment had 3 rooms and she cleared one out for him. The room was comfortable and well kept. The little rascal was stubborn and very amusing. The first time they met, the little rascal had rejected him as his father. Moreover, he knew how to be two-faced. In front of his mom, he was an obedient son who was polite and well behaved. This was completely different than the arrogant manner he showed when he opened the door. Once his mother turned around and couldn¡¯t see, the little rascal would expose an expression full of disdain towards him. Zhong Zhen Dong thought that the little rascal was really gifted in being two-faced. An extremely docile child was boring, while a naughty child was fun. Additionally, a child of his age sticking close to their mother wasn¡¯t strange. However, Zhong Zhen Dong could see with one glance, that the young boy¡¯s enmity stemmed from being afraid that he was going to snatch away his mother. Regrettably, he was indeed here to steal the little boy¡¯s mother away. ¡°Xin Lian, since we¡¯re going to be pretending to be a married couple, then we¡¯ll have to make it look the part and practice often.¡± ¡°I see, okay.¡± Tang Xin Lian agreed but didn¡¯t do anything else, only continued to gaze at him. Zhong Zhen Dong waited a long time and she still didn¡¯t have a reaction, so he smiled and asked, ¡°Have you ever had a boyfriend before?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then how do you usually act spoiled in front of your boyfriend?¡± ¡°I have never act spoiled.¡± ¡°Then, have you lived together with a man before?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not used to living with a man before marriage.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Zhong Zhen Dong saw that she looked serious, so that meant he was the first male to live with her. He glanced at the little rascal. Maybe because his glance was too weird, the boy had a bad premonition. The boy secretly gave Zhen Dong a furious glare, asking him through his eyes: what are you planning? Zhen Dong suddenly told Tang Xin Lian, ¡°Feed me.¡± ¡°Eh?¡± ¡°When I eat with my boyfriend, we¡¯d feed each other to show intimacy. You should try it too.¡± ¡°Oh, so it was like that. Okay.¡± Tang Xin Lian immediately cooperated, using her chopsticks to pick up a piece of tofu and placing it inside his mouth. ¡°En, your tofu is very delicious.¡± He simultaneously chewed the tofu while he finished this phrase that contained a double entendre, causing her to giggle and smile. En = sound of agreement or approval. His pun was on tofu, the physical kind you eat and a metaphorical one. ¡°Eating someone¡¯s tofu,¡± means taking advantage of someone within a sexual context. ¡°I¡¯m being serious, the food you cook is really tasty, especially this plate of soft tofu.¡± He purposely assumed an air of extreme sincerity, making her laugh without restraint. His humor and easygoing manner caused her to relax and be at ease. This lessened the awkwardness of living together, warming the atmosphere in an instant The little rascal felt anxious seeing the two getting along so well. ¡°I want it too. Mom, feed me.¡± ¡°Okay, come, open your mouth. Ah~¡° The little boy complied and opened his mouth wide, letting his mother place a piece of soft tofu inside. He smiled with satisfaction, and while his mother wasn¡¯t paying attention, he gave Zhong Zhen Dong an expression that showed he was pleased with himself. Zhong Zhen Dong shot him a quick glance. He lifted the corner of his mouth, and while remaining calm and collected, he put a quail egg in front of Xin Lian¡¯s mouth. ¡°Here, open your mouth and eat one.¡± Tang Xin Lian obeyed, opening her mouth so he could place the quail egg inside. ¡°You should say, thank you husband.¡± ¡°Yes, thank you husband.¡± She followed along with his instructions because she felt comfortable with him. ¡°Not bad, it looks like we¡¯ll collaborate well, wife.¡± Two people like this, where the husband comes and the wife follows, looked very similar to a married couple. This made the little boy jealous and worried. Losing a battle but not the war, he¡¯ll also compete! ¡°Mommy, eat an egg!¡± The little boy hurriedly picked up a quail egg to give to his mother, but because he clasped it too tightly with his chopsticks and was also unsteady, before he reached his mother, the egg fell onto the table and rolled off. ¡°Ai (Sigh/sound of disapproval), look at you. We¡¯re having a nice meal, so don¡¯t play around.¡± Tang Xin Lian reprimanded him and busily knelt on the ground to search for the egg. Using this opportunity, Zhong Zhen Dong gave the little rascal an infuriating smile as he gave a thumbs-down gesture. Angry, the little boy used both his hands to give Zhen Dong the middle finger. Unfortunately, just as Xin Lian stood up, she caught him in the act. Uh oh¡­ someone¡¯s in big trouble! ¦Å=¦Å=(¤Ã*¡ä¡õ`)¤Ã Run!! I feel bad for the little guy¡­ Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c8 Chapter 8 ¡°Tang, Jing, Cheng!¡± The little boy¡¯s whole body went rigid. Crap! It was a very bad sign when his mother said his full name, indicating that the shit was about to hit the fan. He wanted to explain, but how could the 8-year old him manage to explain this complicated feeling of resentment and animosity clearly to his mother? Zhong Zhen Dong softly whispered, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I don¡¯t mind,¡± but his face turned gloomy, showing that he totally minded. Villain! The little boy drew a breath of air. Regarding this fierce battle of wits, how could he be Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s opponent? The moment his mother saw that the bad uncle¡¯s face held a somber expression, she grabbed him to spank his bottom! ¡°What¡¯s difficult to learn!? Following bad examples from other people! Uncle is a guest, and you went as far as to give him the middle finger. I don¡¯t have this kind of disrespectful son!¡± The little boy struggled while protesting. ¡°Don¡¯t spank me!¡± ¡°Now you know to be afraid of pain?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid of losing face, hitting my hands should be enough!¡± It would have been better if he didn¡¯t say anything. Once he commented, his mother hit even harder. Wu wu wu (sound of crying) ¨C Actually spanking his butt in front of a stranger, really hateful. He might be a child, but even a child needed their dignity okay. Poor Cheng Cheng, the first time he attacked, the outcome was unfavorable. This was called impulsiveness. The other person was a schemer with deep foresight, how could he beat him? But he realized one thing from this event, and that was that this bad uncle was more two faced than he was! The three of them began to adapt to their new life. Every morning, Tang Xin Lian sent her son, who was in 2nd grade, to school. Afterwards, she went to the company to work. At night, when she got off work, she picked up her son. She would then buy groceries and make food upon her return home, and the 3 person family would then have dinner together. After three days of living together, she curiously asked Zhong Zhen Dong, ¡°You don¡¯t need to go to work?¡± ¡°I work on the computer at home, as a liaison.¡± ¡°Oh? That¡¯s right, you said before that you were an agent for international trade. As it turns out, it¡¯s possible to not go to a company everyday. That¡¯s very convenient.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s fine as long as I can talk to customers over the Internet and the cell phone.¡± This was because all the customers were located in various countries around the world. ¡°That¡¯s so nice, is the salary high?¡± ¡°I get paid commissions, it could be considered high.¡± A commission was a few $100 million; you could choose to not work for ten years, and upon working again, could eat for another 10 years. ¡°En, en, I understand.¡± She nodded her head. He smiled: It¡¯s great if she understood, but it wouldn¡¯t have matter if she didn¡¯t. In order to move in on the rabbit, the first step was to first figure out her way of thinking. ¡°Have you ever thought that raising a child by yourself was hard? Why not find a rich husband to help you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to get married.¡± So it turned out that she held an ideology of being celibate, abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. That¡¯s okay; he didn¡¯t want her to marry him anyways. ¡°Then how about keeping a male?¡± (Similar to a mistress) ¡°Keep a male? You¡¯re talking about having a paramour? No way!¡± Not bad, the little white rabbit¡¯s morals were noble, but that wasn¡¯t the important part. ¡°What if the other person didn¡¯t have a wife and wanted you to be his lover?¡± ¡°Also no.¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not interested in men.¡± Not interested? ¡°But you said before that you weren¡¯t homosexual.¡± ¡°I did say that. Men are very troublesome, that¡¯s why I¡¯m not interested.¡± So it was like that, no wonder the little white rabbit said she experienced injustices from many men. Encountering despicable people, it¡¯s not surprising she felt conflicted towards men. This was very easy to fix, he¡¯ll make her realize that he was different than those other men she met. He had a lot of wolves to get rid of; the first was the guard. That man¡¯s eyes always stared at the little white rabbit¡¯s chest. At least he knew what¡¯s what; aware that underneath the little white rabbit¡¯s loose clothing, there was a pair of big breasts. The little white rabbit said that every time she signed for a registered letter or package, the guard would always find an excuse to start a conversation with her. In order to speak to her, he would hand over the stuff very slowly. However, she didn¡¯t want to be impolite and rush him. In addition, so long as there was an opportunity, he would seize the chance to touch her, making her feel very afraid. There was also the male with a surname Zhang, living in the same building. He was 40-years old, unmarried, and addicted to computer games. At times, he would appear at a random place waiting for her, abruptly emerging before her and pretending it was a coincidence. These types of coincidental encounters also frightened her, to the point of fear and trepidation. Subsequently, there were also her neighbors. Every time she passed by, she felt unfriendly gazes from the married women. It turned out that the husband of one of those married women secretly took a picture of her on his cell phone. His wife discovered it one day, which led to a big argument between husband and wife. From then on, that wife regarded Xin Lian as a thorn in her side, and roped other married women into it too. They spread bad rumors about her, hoping she would experience an unspeakable, bitter suffering. It was obviously not her fault, but she was subjected to these women¡¯s idle gossip. They even involved Cheng Cheng, looking down on him as well. Even if she didn¡¯t wear makeup, dressed conservatively, and made herself as unremarkable as possible, she would still entice a few men to stick to her. She didn¡¯t understand, but Zhong Zhen Dong did. He was a man, so he knew what men were thinking. The little white rabbit had a really captivating quality, which attracted the gazes from the men. This was an innate type of charm. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c9 First off, I¡¯d like to say thank you for all the support!!£¨¡££¾¦Ø£¼£©¡£All these comments really give me encouragement to continue forward <3 I appreciate suggestions (Cheng Cheng will now be referred to as a little rascal thanks to Jenny) and any constructive criticisms since this is my first attempt at translating a novel. Hope everyone enjoys!! Secondly, college is starting tomorrow!! Depending on the workload, I may or may not change the updates to once/twice a week instead. Onwards to the chapter !! ????? Chapter 9 Some women have to depend on a voluptuous body to attract the gazes of men, while others don¡¯t even need to dress sexily and would still be stunning. Men have a natural instinct when it comes to chasing women. Once their radar senses a target, it would automatically lure their gaze. Tang Xin Lian just so happened to have this kind of spark. Even without dressing up, those big watery eyes and those innocent and kind expressions without any hidden agenda, made her very susceptible to bullying. Consequently, this made her the ideal target for big bad wolves. She didn¡¯t know it yet, but she unintentionally attracted the attention of the most powerful wolf in history. In addition, this big, savage wolf was ruthless and keen on defending his prey. ¡°É±È˲»¼ûѪ¡± ¨C literally to kill without spilling blood or killing without revealing a trace; sinister, underhanded, or ruthless ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with me here, I will protect you.¡± He then very naturally hugged her and kissed her forehead. This kiss came so suddenly, that she was stunned for a moment. While touching her forehead, she immediately distanced herself from him. ¡°You kissed me?¡± ¡°Yeah, I kiss my sister this way too. Just look at you and your scared appearance. Aren¡¯t we playing the role of husband and wife? Responding like this, you¡¯ll be lucky if your act isn¡¯t seen through by other people.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong deliberately sighed and shook his head. Hearing his words, Tang Xin Lian felt that she might have overreacted, and couldn¡¯t help feeling a little guilty. ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­ I¡¯m just not used to it¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ll have to go out together in public at one point, and when that time comes, everyone will be observing us. Since it¡¯s all an act, we should act realistically. Just treat me like an older brother, and I¡¯ll treat you like a little sister. Understand?¡± Saying this, he reached out his hand to pet her head, just like an older brother who doted on his little sister would. Being stroked by Zhong Zhen Dong, Tang Xin Lian felt that she was really making a big deal out of nothing. She also recalled that he was gay, so he definitely didn¡¯t have that type of intention towards her. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m not used to having an older brother.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re not used to having an older brother, then you can just see me as an older sister.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just look at my outward appearance. Actually, I carry a woman¡¯s soul inside a man¡¯s body.¡± Tang Xin Lian suddenly understood. She¡¯d heard before that among homosexual men, there were some who were relatively feminine. Comparatively, among homosexual women, there were some who were relatively masculine. Thinking about the manly Lin Yu Fan, Zhong Zhen Dong was indeed more effeminate. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you understand. So, what should you be calling me?¡± ¡°Zhong¡­ older sister?¡± ¡°Wrong, you should be calling me husband.¡± ¡°Eh?¡± He lightly flicked the tip of her nose, and proceeded to coax her with his mesmerizing voice. ¡°In your heart, you can see me as an older brother or an older sister, but on the surface, you have to call me husband. You need to get used to it, understand? My beloved wife.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The little white rabbit nodded her head, grateful for his guidance. ¡°Very good, let¡¯s practice some more. Come, give me a kiss.¡± Handling the little white rabbit required some skill. Zhong Zhen Dong used an ¡°older sister¡± identity, and camouflaged as a homosexual as well, so that he could pretentiously take advantage of the little white rabbit. Holding her waist, touching her face, and kissing her cheek, he did all of these easily and naturally. Moreover, his expression was exceptionally honest, not showing any other meaning. He kept all of his lecherous thoughts in his heart and mind, so he didn¡¯t need to display it outwardly. Only men with low IQs couldn¡¯t conceal their lewd intentions from their face, and would openly stare and drool. Everything Zhong Zhen Dong did appeared natural. Moreover, he also waited for and seized opportunities. For example, he would enter the room when she was in the process of putting on a bra. Seeing her flustered and helpless, he would calmly walk over. ¡°Here, I¡¯ll help you fasten it.¡± ¡°No, no need.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be so formal. Also, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m chiding you, but your taste is really unacceptable. To go as far as to buy this kind of poor quality undergarment, did you know that cheap bras make the shape of a woman¡¯s chest appear lousy?¡± ¡°Eh¡­ is that so?¡± ¡°Of course, regarding undergarments, you can just ask me.¡± He didn¡¯t just teach her about the importance of women lingerie, he also convinced her to go with him to buy new ones, saying he¡¯ll pick the most suitable lingerie for her. Tang Xin Lian was unable to resist his enthusiasm and his good intentions. He mentioned that one of his friends just recently opened a lingerie business, and so this was the perfect opportunity to go take a look. Immediately after she entered the store with Zhong Zhen Dong, she couldn¡¯t help but gawk. The undergarment store she pictured was that of an ordinary department store, or even a generic store on the streets. However, the place Zhong Zhen Dong took her to was very fancy and very big, just like a mansion. Tang Xin Lian dazedly stood inside the store. Underneath her feet was a violet flannel carpet, and above her was a crystal chandelier that sparkled brightly. Additionally, imitation paintings of Monet¡¯s works hung on the walls. The lingerie was also not hung on a rack, arranged in rows accordance to size. On the contrary, it was presented like a work of art in a display window, illuminated with complementary lighting. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c10 Releasing the chapter a little bit earlier because I¡¯ll be busy today, enjoy! Chapter 10 Once they walked through the doors, they were received by a well-dressed sales assistant and asked to take a seat on the sofa that was prepared for customers. Furthermore, another person presented them with coffee and light refreshments to sample. Inside the store, apart from them, there were no other clients. It was almost like a special service for them. Ever since Tang Xin Lian stepped inside the store, she had a dopey expression. She nervously tugged Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s sleeve and whispered, ¡°This store must be very expensive right? I¡­ I probably can¡¯t afford it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll buy it for you.¡± ¡°How can that be okay?¡± ¡°Your birthday¡¯s coming up right? Then just treat this as my birthday present for you.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong finally managed to coax her to come here, how could he let her leave so easily? Watching her dry those uncouth and cheap undergarments on the balcony, he was determined to find an opportunity to replace all of her lingerie with ones that had a style of sexiness that he liked. This lingerie shop required membership, and was a business geared towards upper-class woman and female celebrities. The asking price for one set of lingerie was a few ten thousand. All of the undergarments were drafted by the finest designers in the world, and each assortment was tailored for the individual. But of course he didn¡¯t plan on mentioning these details to her. ¡°You¡¯re welcome, now go try some on. Just consider this as helping me to cheer on my friend.¡± He coaxed and persuaded her as he pushed her into a dressing room. As for what styles to choose, he¡¯ll be in charge of deciding everything, while letting the female shop assistant bring it to her. This was the first time Tang Xin Lian was served by other people in this type of manner, so she was both embarrassed and not accustomed to it. However, she already came to the store, and she couldn¡¯t be inconsiderate and refuse his offer, so she had no choice but to obediently try on the undergarments. The moment she tried on the first set of lingerie, she couldn¡¯t help but gape at how stunning the undergarments were. It was like she had a pair of flowers on her chest, which helped make her even more beautiful. Furthermore, the material was refined and very comfortable. She stared curiously at the mirror, how strange? Both were undergarments, but how come this one made her chest seem bigger? ¡°My foresight wasn¡¯t wrong, this style really suits you.¡± Tang Xin Lian stiffened. She turned her head and stared in shock at Zhong Zhen Dong. ¡°You, why did you come in?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here to help you inspect it. This is a great set, it complements your skin color.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong very naturally looked at her up and down. Seeing her flustered and covering her chest with her hands, he deliberately scolded her. ¡°Why are you so embarrassed? It¡¯s not like I haven¡¯t seen a woman¡¯s chest before, so don¡¯t look at me that way. I¡¯m not interested in you, I¡¯m just helping my younger sister pick some undergarments.¡± He was an expert, and told her she needed to learn more about lingerie from him. Tang Xin Lian was hesitant from the beginning, but she couldn¡¯t reject his enthusiasm. In addition, he had the appearance of being wrongly accused, so she could only push down her shyness and attempt to accommodate him. She wasn¡¯t aware that when she was removing her clothes, she only wore the silk lingerie he chose for her. At that moment, his gaze was fiercely burning, but when she looked at him, he managed to conceal his expression and appear natural. Once she looked away, he immediately admired his prey without restraint. His foresight was definitely not wrong; her figure was extremely beautiful. The degree of fullness and voluptuousness was the best he¡¯s ever seen. But the time wasn¡¯t ripe yet, so he still couldn¡¯t eat her. He told himself to keep his desires for her under control because sometimes, patience was a method to attain extreme pleasure. Accumulating his thirst, the outburst would be more powerful. Once eaten within his mouth and touched with his hands, that type of pleasure was like the rain after a drought, like reaching cloud nine. On this trip, they picked a dozen or so sets of lingerie. Zhong Zhen Dong swiped his card and held her hand to leave. She anxiously asked, ¡°How much was it?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t that expensive, my friend said he¡¯d give me a discount, so don¡¯t worry.¡± He said those words because he didn¡¯t want her to know the price. ¡°Why is it going to take 10 days to receive it? Moreover, why is it sent through mail?¡± ¡°Because they ran out of your size, so they have to request more.¡± Actually, it was because the store had to order those sets of lingerie, so of course they couldn¡¯t immediately take it home. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s words scared the little white rabbit again. Today, his mood was very good. He helped the little white rabbit buy new undergarments, and was able to savor her figure in the process. He profited a lot! In order to improve the little white rabbit¡¯s view of men, seducing her was essential to his plan. After his shower, he stood behind the kitchen and in front of the balcony with his upper-body bare, lower-body covered with a big towel, and his hair slightly wet. Sure enough, he saw the little white rabbit occupied with housework, carrying a basket of dirty clothes that needed washing. Once the little white rabbit entered and saw him, she was extremely shocked and her beautiful eyes opened wide. He rubbed his hair with a big towel while smiling at her. ¡°Doing the laundry?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­¡± He was very satisfied with the little white rabbit¡¯s response to seeing him semi-naked for the first time; she looked like she couldn¡¯t take her eyes off him. It¡¯s not that he wanted to boast, but his build was very good; his muscles were robust, his facial structure was refined, and his abs had a 6 pack that drove women crazy. His body was also covered with drops of water from his shower, while his wet hair didn¡¯t have the usual, smoothly combed look. He knew that he currently looked a bit wild and unruly, but every woman loved this side of him. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c11 Classes are so energy depleting (???)? especially when they¡¯re boring & more than an hour long¡­ Help me x.x Side note: Recently, my editor has been busy. So if you see any errors, just mention it in the comments and I¡¯ll adjust accordingly! ^~^ Chapter 11 Staring at the little white rabbit¡¯s gaping face, his vision darkened and his smile became more charming. He asked with his alluring voice, ¡°What are you looking at?¡± After hearing him speak, Tang Xin Lian quickly turned around and relaxed. ¡°So it was you, I thought it was someone else before. I didn¡¯t recognize you at that moment and thought that it was a stranger who suddenly intruded into the house.¡± She used her hand to pat her heart and held a ¡°you almost scared me to death expression. He was shocked. ¡°Just a moment ago, you were staring. That was because you didn¡¯t recognize me?¡± It wasn¡¯t because you were in awe? ¡°Yeah, because I usually only see you when you¡¯re wearing clothes.¡± She said this while she moved past him to toss the laundry into the washing machine. Her complexion returned to normal, and her expression didn¡¯t contain any amazement. He couldn¡¯t see any signs of embarrassment, so in other words, she wasn¡¯t the least bit affected by his body. After she placed the clothes from the laundry bag to the washing machine, she reached for the detergent. However, she suddenly discovered that it was already empty, and therefore had to go get a new one. The new detergent was placed on top of a high shelf, so she tiptoed and stretched her hand out to get it. However, it was a little bit difficult. Zhong Zhen Dong passed her extended arm and effortlessly helped her obtain the new laundry detergent. ¡°Here.¡± He purposely moved near her ear to speak. He stood behind her and trapped her in place. His naked upper body lightly touched her back, and by the time she turned around and looked upward at him, he also lowered his head to look at her. They were in close proximity, so he deliberately let his masculine scent surround her and gave her a captivating smile. Watching her stare stupidly at him, he intentionally acted confused. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± His eyelashes were graceful and enchanting, while his eyes were deep, as if it was trying to pull you in. Very few women were able to resist his beautiful, expressive eyes. ¡°Come with me.¡± She suddenly grabbed his wrist and without saying anything, directly pulled him into the living room. She ordered him to sit down on the sofa while she turned around and went into a room to get two clean towels; one to drape over his body to absorb all the water, the other to place onto his head. She used both her hands to dry his hair, doing the task and nagging him at the same time. ¡°It¡¯s very cold at night and you just finished taking a shower. If you don¡¯t dry yourself and keep your hair wet while standing on the balcony to feel the breeze, then it¡¯ll be very easy for you to catch a cold.¡± Towards his meticulous seduction, she didn¡¯t feel anything. Moreover, she helped him dry his hair. The way she treated him was like the way she treated her son, it was a little bit vague and lacking. ¡°I¡¯m used to letting my hair dry naturally.¡± ¡°Taiwan is very humid, so it won¡¯t be easy for your hair to dry naturally. It¡¯s best to use a hair dryer to blow-dry it. Also, don¡¯t stand on the balcony bare-chested. City buildings are very populated, and the apartments are very close together. Whatever you do on the balcony, our neighbors will be able to see it clearly. Furthermore, you also look so handsome, it¡¯s possible someone will use binoculars to spy on you. You could be taken advantaged of and you wouldn¡¯t even know it.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong rarely took the initiative to seduce women, but she used a big towel to effortlessly defeat his manly charisma. Even his sexy, wet hair was rubbed to look like a mass of weed. He was born into a family of marines. He experienced crossing harsh desert storms and survived through extremely cold snowstorms. Climbing mountains and descending into seas were ordinary matters. Even if he wore short sleeves in the winter, he¡¯d be indifferent, so why would he care about Taiwan¡¯s climate. There had never been a woman who didn¡¯t fall for his sexy appeal. Seeing him bare-chested and also presented with such a good opportunity, which woman wouldn¡¯t seize the chance? If other women saw his robust physique, they would blush. Yet, all she thought about was the possibility of him catching a cold or being spied on. In her eyes, she didn¡¯t see any eroticism. Was it because she was too dense, or was it because his method of seduction was wrong? Regardless of which reason it was, her behavior amused him. ¡°Why are you laughing?¡± She discovered he was laughing because his body was trembling. ¡°You¡¯re really cute.¡± Tang Xin Lian didn¡¯t mind his sudden praise, and she only let him go after his hair was relatively dry. Afterwards, she went back to do housework. She didn¡¯t know that the reason Zhong Zhen Dong suddenly laughed, was because his seduction had absolutely no affect. He didn¡¯t feel disappointed; on the contrary, he was very happy. He felt that this little white rabbit¡¯s denseness was too cute, and it made him even more interested in her. Since using his body as temptation was a failure, then he would have to resort to showing tenderness instead. Very quickly, he came up with a second plan. The sound of her screaming from the kitchen meant that she met with trouble, but it also meant that it was the perfect chance to be heroic. ¡°What happened?¡± He asked with concern as he entered the kitchen. He saw her crouching near the sink and hurriedly taking something out from the cabinet below; it was wet. ¡°I don¡¯t know why but it has accumulated water here, making everything wet. ¡°Let me take a look, it¡¯s possible that a pipe is leaking.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong squatted down to inspect it. After removing everything from the cabinet, he saw the reason for the dripping water. Sure enough, a water pipe underneath the sink was leaking. Tang Xin Lian felt a big headache. ¡°How could there be a leak? Is the water pipe blocked?¡± ¡°You could be taken advantaged of and you wouldn¡¯t even know it.¡± ¨C Oh the irony¡­ Who thinks the leaking pipe was planned by Zhen Dong? lol, awfully convenient Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c12 Chapter 12 There were many causes for things like leaking pipes, but this was a trivial matter for Zhen Dong. After some inspections, he was able to determine what was the root cause. ¡°If the pipe was blocked, then it wouldn¡¯t be leaking water here. The reason should be because there¡¯s a crack in the water pipe.¡± He lifted the corner of his mouth and turned towards Xin Lian. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll ¨C -¡° ¡°Can you help me collect the water first? If it overfills, then just empty it. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± She interrupted his speech and immediately handed him a bucket. Afterwards, she stood up and quickly walked to the kitchen. Zhong Zhen Dong stared blankly at first, but then placed the bucket underneath the leak and followed her into the kitchen. He saw that she was hastily getting her wallet, about to head out. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to go close the valve and then go buy a water pipe. Remember, if the water is about overflow, empty it.¡± With that said, she grabbed the keys and left the house, leaving Zhong Zhen Dong standing in the kitchen by himself. When the pipe breaks, wouldn¡¯t most women request help from the male beside them? Then he would proceed to tell her to relax, and to not find a plumber, because he could fix it easily. The result was that, not only did she not ask for help, she also gave him the easiest task while she went out to buy the water pipe by herself. A small hand tugged on the corner of his jacket. He lowered his head and saw the little rascal standing beside him. Looking up with his small face, he used his little grownup voice to tell him, ¡°The water is already filled to the brim.¡± He raised his eyebrows and glanced at the little rascal, then turned around to deal with the water-filled bucket, and afterwards, placed the bucket under the leak again. Not long after, the water stopped leaking; indicating that she already turned off the water switch. Curiously, he waited, and after 15 minutes, she really did bring back a new water pipe. Bringing out a fully equipped toolbox, she crouched below the sink to change the pipes. Before long, she agilely finished replacing the pipes, opened the valve, and found that the pipe wasn¡¯t leaking anymore. From start to finish, he didn¡¯t get to show his skills, and could only spectate from the side, watching her quickly clean up the wet floors and soaked objects. ¡°Okay, it¡¯s fixed.¡± She wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled at him. ¡°The previous pipes rusted and broke, but rest assured, there shouldn¡¯t be any more leaks after replacing it with a new one.¡± That should have originally been his line, but it came from her mouth to placate him instead. He looked over at her. Her hair was rolled up and clipped to the back of her head. She wore a white blouse that was wet and sticking to her body, outlining her curves. She was holding tools in her hands, and coupled with a happy smile, she looked beautiful and very sexy. Zhong Zhen Dong had difficulty swallowing, and felt his lower half ache. He quickly walked away, lest she discovered his ¡°tent.¡± His seduction didn¡¯t work on her, but her sex appeal made him fall in love. This was the first time he couldn¡¯t control his desires. She almost saw his reaction. When she went to the bathroom to take a bathe, he asked the little rascal, ¡°Is your mother really good at fixing things?¡± ¡°Yep. She replaces all of the broken light bulbs and fixes the water heater when there¡¯s no hot water. Once, the uncle from next-door¡¯s air conditioner broke down and said he wanted to replace it with a new one. Mom went to help uncle examine it, and told him that he didn¡¯t need to buy a new air conditioner; he only needed to buy a new inductor. My mom is very awesome,¡± Cheng Cheng loudly exclaimed, full of pride. Zhong Zhen Dong looked at the little boy¡¯s intensely proud expression and smiled. ¡°Yeah. Not only is your mom very awesome, she looks pretty, is independent, and has great cooking skills. She¡¯s a very attractive woman.¡± When he said those words, he was extremely sincere. In the past, he felt that there were two kinds of situations where women were beautiful; one was when they were naked, and the other was when they were exquisitely dressed up. But these two conditions didn¡¯t apply to the little white rabbit. He felt that her beauty caused people to become breathless, and so his view of her started to change. Apart from initially wanting to possess her body, he now appreciated her personality. This feeling was very fresh. The more the little white rabbit ignored or remained unaffected by his charm, the more he was interested in her; so much so that he was also quite delighted. Men loved challenges and confronting a woman who didn¡¯t accept money or get tempted by handsome appearances, made him want to conquer the challenge. He still had many chances to show off. Since the little white rabbit looked for him, wasn¡¯t the ultimate goal to prevent other men from harassing her? But what he wanted to do didn¡¯t stop there. At night, after dinner, he led the little white rabbit to take a walk in the neighborhood park while holding her hand. She was getting more accustomed to his touch. ¡°Hello everyone, I¡¯m her husband.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s arm circled around the little white rabbit¡¯s shoulder as he brought her soft body into his embrace. He smiled politely while he introduced himself to the neighbors. He told them that they were newly weds, and asked for their guidance. Numerous grandmothers, mothers, wives, and young females, all without exception, were stunned, and stared blankly at the handsome guy. This old community was very big. There were many inhabitants, so people tended to talk a lot. Zhong Zhen Dong chose a place where lots of people interacted. His handsomeness was on a celebrity level, even more outstanding than Korean flower boys. He had elegance, a great physique, and was just standing there, enchanting everyone. It seemed as if they lost their souls. If Zhong Zhen Dong wanted to deliberately seduce people, he would use his eyes. His deep stare went straight to the depth of your soul, making you feel as if you were the only one in his eyes. Ordinarily, when would these old and young females meet a star-ranked handsome guy? His gaze made everyone blush and heart pound, even the older generation. Xin Lian is so capable! She also unintentionally dodged one of Zhen Dong¡¯s schemes (??o??)? Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c13 Hope everyone is doing well! ?((?o?))? Onwards ! Chapter 13 After finishing his greeting, Zhong Zhen Dong didn¡¯t say anything else. Under everyone¡¯s lost gazes, he held the little white rabbit in his arms and walked away. One arm held the little white rabbit, while the other arm pulled the little rascal along. Although the little rascal resisted him at home, in public, he understood that the gun should always point outward, so there was a mutual agreement to act this play out. ¡°Will this be too high profile?¡± Tang Xin Lian softly asked. In the beginning, she only wanted to use the identity of being married to chase away her harassers. She didn¡¯t intend to flaunt it, but after looking at those women¡¯s envious gazes, she felt a little nervous. ¡°How can that be? Letting everyone know that you have such a handsome and gentle husband will prevent other people from bothering you. Isn¡¯t that what you wanted?¡± ¡°Your words aren¡¯t wrong, but displaying our love to everyone seems excessive. It looks like we¡¯re showing off.¡± ¡°Does it?¡± ¡°Yes. If you look at normal married couples, which one of them would hug and embrace in public? We don¡¯t look like husband and wife, more like sweethearts who are passionately in love.¡± She was the one that suggested they act like a married couple, but he was more into the act than she was. In front of strangers, he hugged her, kissed her, and occasionally, he would whisper a few words into her ear. He didn¡¯t feel embarrassed, but other people would blush just seeing it. ¡°Did you know that those women frequently gossip behind your back?¡± ¡°I know, it¡¯s because they¡¯re afraid that I¡¯ll seduce their husband. I found you so that everyone would know I have a husband, and hopefully, they¡¯ll be able to relax.¡± You¡¯re really a little idiot, no wonder it¡¯s so easy for people to walk over you.¡± He lightly flicked her nose. She frowned, touching her nose. ¡°How am I stupid?¡± ¡°Listen carefully, being the topic of gossip is also a type of harassment. You think that by letting others know that you have a husband, those rumors would just disappear? Don¡¯t be silly, rumors will never stop, it¡¯ll only change. The way to stop this harassment is to make a bigger uproar to cover it. Understand?¡± She looked at him blankly, ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°Little fool, I know you aren¡¯t a vain person. You also don¡¯t care about those thoughtless remarks because you believe that money can¡¯t buy happiness, reputation isn¡¯t worth much, and pursuing the surface of things will leave the person feeling hollow. As a result, you don¡¯t need to care about the opinions of others. People have to live for themselves, isn¡¯t that right?¡± She vigorously nodded her head, feeling surprised. ¡°Yes, yes, how¡¯d you know?¡± She indeed thought that way. He laughed. The little white rabbit¡¯s thoughts were pure, virtuous, and easy to read, so he naturally knew what she was thinking. He understood these principles better than her. She was foolish, but this was also one of the reasons why he liked her. ¡°Come, let me tell you a fact. That fact is, there are many superficial and vain people in this world. The critical expressions in their eyes are like daggers, and the thoughtless remarks from their mouths are like poison. They like to use others¡¯ misfortunes to validate their own happiness and superiority. You don¡¯t want to bother with these people, yet you have to guard against them from trampling over and harming you and your son. You must take up arms when the time calls for it. Speaking of which, you did one thing right, and that is finding me to be your husband. It deserves an award.¡± He placed a kiss on her lips, causing the little white rabbit and the little rascal to open their eyes wide. Yes, he did that on purpose. Truths must be said, and tofu must be eaten. (Eating someone¡¯s tofu = taking advantage of someone). In public, there were many eyes watching attentively, so the little white rabbit and the little rascal didn¡¯t dare to protest. Sure enough, the little white rabbit gave him a shy and cold glance while the little rascal followed, only daring to huff with rage and glare at him. He pretended to be blind and continued his speech. ¡°Displaying our love in public is a weapon, but this type of weapon¡¯s objective isn¡¯t so that they will admire or envy you. Of course, I don¡¯t deny that it will attract admiration and jealousy, but it will nevertheless achieve its purpose, which is respect.¡± The little white rabbit¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Respect?¡± ¡°Yes. We did nothing but show our affections in a public place, receiving admiration and envy at the same time, as well as bringing about respect and honor. From today onwards, there will be no one who would dare to scorn you and your son because you have a husband who loves you dearly, and a husband who will protect you. The little white rabbit contemplated over his words, taking them in. Zhong Zhen Dong gave her time to ponder over it and sat on a chair in the park, letting her sit on top of his thigh. Little by little, his arms tightened its hold as he hugged her soft body. Afterwards, he gave a penetrating and cold gaze over her shoulder to those women who loved to gossip. Ever since he came to this old community, Zhong Zhen Dong put himself in someone else¡¯s shoes and realized that those women¡¯s mouths were really awful. As it turned out, his little white rabbit was subjected to this much grievance. No wonder she had to find a gay person to act as a fake husband, it was really pitiful. How could he let his little white rabbit be trampled by those ignorant and lowly women? He looked at the little white rabbit as his own possession, so naturally, he didn¡¯t allow other people to criticize her. Envy is a type of cruel eater that frequently comes out of one¡¯s flaws. People think they don¡¯t have one, but they long for things, so they will naturally be jealous of others. He doted on the little white rabbit and showed his love more in front of those people, which was the greatest punishment for those women. This was because, just a moment ago, from their envious and admiring gazes, he saw through their fa?ade. They lacked a husband who cared, and since they couldn¡¯t obtain their husband¡¯s affection, they accumulated resentment and bitterness. It¡¯s pathetic. He sneered. Originally, this matter didn¡¯t concern him, but if people bullied his little white rabbit, he wouldn¡¯t just sit idly. He wasn¡¯t a charitable person or someone who had a lot of superfluous mercy. Since he didn¡¯t personally teach them a lesson, and only let them suffer from watching him dote on his woman while feeling envy biting their bitter hearts, it could be considered his greatest act of charity. The little white rabbit that he was thinking about secretly asked, ¡°Big brother Zhong, it¡¯s enough right? This play¡¯s performance is nearly done, it¡¯s possible to conclude it now right?¡± Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c14 Chapter 14 ¡°Not yet, just awhile longer.¡± It was very comfortable embracing this beauitful woman. Moreover, he really liked watching the little rascal¡¯s face panting with rage. ¡°ÈíÓñÜ°Ï㡱 ¨C Literally jade (in particular, soft jade/nephrite) fragrance; Not sure what this means since jade shouldn¡¯t have a smell¡­? (Consulted with Jenny) Update: 2/22/16 ¨C zskyfish has brought to my attention that xia0xiao1mei (translator of Chaos of Beauty) mentions in her footnote-ch20 that fragrance and jade refers to a beautiful woman! Thank you ~ ¡°But I need to go to the bathroom.¡± ¡°You really know how to kill the mood.¡± ¡°This isn¡¯t something I can control.¡± She couldn¡¯t help twisting her hips because nature called. With one twist of her butt, Zhong Zhen Dong immediately felt troubled. He discovered his ¡°little brother¡± was now very easily aroused from just one of her unintentional actions. It certainly wouldn¡¯t be very pleasant if he pitched a tent in public. He could only resolve to let her go, and hold her hand while walking back to their residence. As expected, people really shouldn¡¯t be obstinate. Zhong Zhen Dong became accustomed to taking cold showers, and he liked to immerse himself under the showerhead. As for drying his hair, he liked letting it dry naturally . When the little white rabbit was around, she¡¯d help him dry his hair with a blow dryer. If she didn¡¯t assist him, he would go back to his usual habit of walking around with his hair wet. He relied on his sturdy build, believing that having his hair wet wasn¡¯t a big deal. However, he didn¡¯t expect that he would actually win the grand prize; catching a very big cold. It¡¯s already been several years since he last caught a cold. This time, it came back with a vengeance, causing him to be thoroughly defeated. In addition to having a headache, he had a sore throat, his whole body ached, and his forehead was burning to the point he felt faint. He felt extremely unwell. The medicine he ate was ineffective, so much so that he wanted to vomit and have diarrhea. ¡°±ø°ÜÈçɽµ¹¡± ¨C troops in defeat like a landslide; a beaten army in total collapse Tang Xin Lian immediately took up the responsibility of taking care of him. ¡°Your cold isn¡¯t the usual small cold, the momentum of it is fierce. There¡¯s actually no medicine to treat colds, taking medicine will actually hinder your body¡¯s immune system. You don¡¯t have to do anything, just have a good night¡¯s sleep. I¡¯ll keep you company.¡± He tiredly opened his eyes half way to look at her. She still had that auntie hairstyle, clipping her long hair to the back of her head. Because she was taking care of housework, she didn¡¯t care about her appearance. But he thought that her smile at this moment was very beautiful. Hearing her tender voice made him experience a never felt before tranquility. He closed his eyes and peacefully went to sleep. When it was time to eat, she woke him up to get out of bed. Sometimes he ate sweet potato/yam porridge, which was full of nutrition, with a light but tasty side dish. Other times, he ate noodles with beef stew; the meat stew was soft and aromatic, very appetizing. When he finished eating, he wanted to lie down again but she wouldn¡¯t let him. She said it wasn¡¯t good for digestion, and proceeded to place the pillow behind his back at a comfortable angle so that he could lean back on it and rest. He sat with his eyes closed, resting. Feeling sleepy and hazy, he felt someone help him gently lie down. He took this opportunity to smell the scent coming from her body. He knew that she didn¡¯t apply perfume, but she still had this type of faint, fresh smell. Sometimes it smelled like tangerine, sometimes lavender or peppermint. This was because when she was cleaning the house, she took note to use brand named detergents. Every time he went to the supermarket to buy products with her, she always carefully checked the product¡¯s raw materials. ¡°Just because it¡¯s cheap, doesn¡¯t mean it¡¯s good. Nothing comes for free, the quality of a product is very important. Sometimes, it¡¯s necessary to let others make a profit. This way, businesses can survive. We need to support good commodities, being too greedy and buying cheap goods is a kind of deception that will ultimately harm yourself.¡± She always patiently informed him like this. She was very into saving money, but that was only when it applied to her. For his and the little rascal¡¯s health, she always bought and fed them food that was healthy. She took note whether or not the product had any preservatives, and to buy the freshest fish, she would specially go to the harbor. She also supported the farmers who directly sold their vegetables online. She earnestly engaged life, and her smile was always content and very pure. In order to take care of him, she even asked for a few days off work. When he was in a daze, almost asleep, he felt something cool on his face. It turned out she was using a wet towel to wipe his face, alleviating his fever. When he woke up, he discovered a pair of big eyes, full of worry, staring at him from his bedside; it was the little rascal. The little rascal, who was normally on opposing sides with him, was unexpectedly keeping watch over him and sitting next to him while he was sick. Seeing that he was awake, his small, concerned face appeared to rejoice. So it turned out that the little rascal could also worry about him, and not just dislike him. As expected, he was a young, two-faced person; on the surface he was cold, but he had a good heart. ¡°Do you want to drink water? Mom said when you catch a cold, you need to drink more water.¡± The little rascal asked, resembling a little adult. He nodded and the little rascal promptly went to pour a glass of water for him. After he finished drinking the water, he lowered the glass to return it to the little rascal and asked, ¡°Where¡¯s your mom?¡± ¡°Mom¡¯s doing the laundry.¡± He lowered his head, and suddenly realized that the clothes on his body were completely changed. ¡°Your mom helped me change clothes?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The little rascal told him that last night, due to his fever, he sweated a lot and his clothes became soaked. Mom helped take off his clothes, and used a wet towel to wipe clean his whole body. Then she helped him put on a set of clean, cotton clothes. No wonder he felt that his body wasn¡¯t the least bit sticky, there was even a sweet scent. It seemed that after she wiped his body, she also applied baby powder; which prevented heat rashes. Zhong Zhen Dong curiously looked, damn it! Even his underwear was replaced with a clean one. He still didn¡¯t get the opportunity to undress her completely yet, but she already saw him naked. Of course he didn¡¯t mind letting her look. What he was angry about was that when the little white rabbit was taking off his clothes, he wasn¡¯t the least bit conscious. He missed the chance to experience the pleasure of the little white rabbit servicing him, how could he not be distraught? ¡°I¡¯m hungry, is there anything to eat?¡± He asked. ¡°I¡¯ll go ask mom.¡± The little rascal turned and ran out. After a while, the little white rabbit came in. ¡°Awake? How do you feel? I made porridge, so wait another few minutes and you can eat it.¡± The little white rabbit sat beside him and used her hand to feel his forehead. Kudos to Xin Lian! Lol Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c15 Here¡¯s a bonus chapter in appreciation for the influx of viewers, followers, and especially commenters! ???( ??? )??? Chapter 15 When her small hands touched his forehead, there was a faint citrus aroma in the air. Her hands were cool, making him feel very comfortable. He suddenly felt that if he ever fell sick, how great would it be if she were by his side taking care of him. ¡°You didn¡¯t go to work today?¡± ¡°I requested a leave of absence.¡± He was stunned as he looked at her gentle and soft gaze. ¡°I¡¯ve inconvenienced you.¡± ¡°Why are you being so courteous? You¡¯ve helped me a lot. Thanks to you, all those perverts don¡¯t dare to harass me anymore. In addition, taking care of you while you¡¯re sick is something I ought to do.¡± She winked and charmingly added, ¡°Because you¡¯re my husband.¡± Her last phrase was meant to make him laugh since usually, he was the one who joked around. Every time he did something to her, whether it was good or bad, he would always say one phrase, ¡°Because you are my wife!¡± Now, she used this sentence to return the joke to him. After she finished speaking, she was still giggling. She didn¡¯t know how charming and adorable she was right now. Furthermore, this joke coming form her mouth was extremely provoking. There was a faint flicker from Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that he had no strength because of being sick, he would¡¯ve immediately pressed her onto the bed and fiercely kissed her. ¡°You¡¯ve undressed me completely and seen me naked, causing me to suffer a huge loss. Next time, I¡¯ll have to return the favor.¡± He deliberately said this to see her reaction. The result was that she didn¡¯t show any embarrassment, instead, she used a professional tone to inform him, ¡°I used to volunteer at a hospital, and I¡¯ve received nurse training, so I¡¯m very experienced in taking care of patients who are lying down.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also very experienced in taking off women¡¯s clothes.¡± Tang Xin Lian found his words amusing and laughed. She glanced at him, thinking that he was joking again, and continued to explain her professionalism. The tone of her voice was like a hospital¡¯s nurse as she talked about topics ranging from nursing to the human body. ¡°When the immune system is attacked by a virus, it needs seven days to make antibodies. Therefore, these next seven days of rest are very important. Understand?¡± She very earnestly explained and suddenly thought of something, so she asked, ¡°Or do you want to call your boyfriend to come over to take care of you?¡± Asking Lin Yu Fan to come over to attend to him? Zhong Zhen Dong really wanted to laugh once he imagined General Lin pretending to be his boyfriend and servicing him. Of course Lin Yu Fan wouldn¡¯t do these kinds of things. If he really came, he would¡¯ve immediately sent for people to bring Zhen Dong to a big hospital, asking for the best nurse to take care of him. Compared to a hospital with top quality equipment, doctors, and nurses, Zhong Zhen Dong would rather stay with the little white rabbit. Listening to her soft voice, eating her home made cooking, smelling her sweet scent, and letting her meticulously take care of him. ¡°No need, he¡¯s busy, and I also don¡¯t want to worry him.¡± ¡°Okay, then relax, I¡¯ll take good care of you.¡± Her voice was very tender, expression very concerned. She exuded a motherly aura, like a warm current warming his heart. When she wanted to use a thermometer to check his temper, he covered her hand with his own and softly asked, ¡°You¡¯re very worried about me right?¡± To be honest, what he really wanted to ask was: have you fallen for me? He suddenly had the impulse to want to possess her mind and body, not just to satisfy his physical body. Rather, he wanted to keep her by his side so he could see her everyday, listen to her talk, and eat her meals. He rarely felt this way towards women. Generally speaking, he didn¡¯t have a fixed relationship with them. The women he associated with in the past were due to lust, and after the desire passed, the relationship would also be over. Still, he never mistreated them. If money could be used satisfy them, then he would absolutely be generous. At that time, when he noticed the little white rabbit, he also had this type of plan; providing for her and giving her everything she wanted while he got her body. But the more he interacted with her, the more he found her enchanting. She was the first one to arouse his appetite with a reason besides the physical appeal. This wasn¡¯t very reassuring. He still didn¡¯t get to eat her yet, and he started to want to possess her heart. The little white rabbit¡¯s response was to actually go into another human body lecture, completely unrelated to love and affection. Moreover, she told him important knowledge regarding colds and the side effects of taking medicine. She said everything very seriously. Perhaps it was because she was too serious that a person couldn¡¯t find any ambiguous sentiments. On the contrary, it made him gaze at her intently, while a kind of wonderful emotion secretly grew in his heart. This was the first time he met a woman like her, taking care of him so diligently and requesting nothing in return. Her self-confidence and independence made him experience a never felt before peace of mind and trust. This was a normal family, but in it was a unique woman. He began to suspect, was it because she thought he was gay, so that¡¯s why she didn¡¯t have any feelings for him? If she found out that he was actually heterosexual, would her attitude change? Tang Xin Lian placed the porridge and side dishes on the small table that was above the bed. She originally purchased this small table when she was a nurse, and it was very convenient to use with sick people. Serving him while he finished eating, she also supported him to go to the bathroom and back to the bed. She chatted with him for a while, and then let him lie down. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c16 Chapter 16 ¡°Just go to sleep, I¡¯ll be beside you. Call for me if something¡¯s wrong.¡± She said softly and warmly, with an almost hypnotic effect, as she tucked him in. He gazed at her, not willing to close his eyes, but his eyelids started to feel heavy, so he couldn¡¯t help ultimately shutting his eyes. Before he fell asleep, his large palm extended over the blanket to hold her hand. She didn¡¯t refuse, and held onto his hand too. It was like coaxing a child as she used her other hand to lightly pat him to sleep. Zhong Zhen Dong decided that after he got better, he would make love to her. He didn¡¯t want to slowly wait any longer; he wanted to quickly make her his woman. He would then leave this community, and arrange for her to be in a safer area. She deserved a better life, and he would help arrange that for her. When the moment comes, she would only need to focus on being his wife and serve him. Afterwards, he could enjoy her as much as he wanted¡­ The next steps were mapped out and secured in his mind, and he would eventually implement them one by one. Seven days later, his cold got better. After Tang Xin Lian asked for another 3 days leave, she went back to work. As for him, because he had matters to handle, he had to temporarily leave Taiwan for a while. ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C Istanbul, Turkey was like a whole different world compared to Taipei. The ancient mosques and modern buildings were mixed and intertwined within the streetscape; this was a unique characteristic of Istanbul. On a private yacht sailing in the Bosphorus strait, Zhong Zhen Dong had just finished discussing a big business deal. Every man with prestige in Turkey owned one of these types of luxurious yachts. The yacht had two helicopter landing pads, a swimming pool, a golf range, and a movie theater. At the moment, Zhong Zhen Dong and Ge Fu Zheng were each sitting on a deck chair beside the swimming pool. Smoking a cigar, Ge Fu was the person Zhen Dong was discussing the business about Turkey with. He had a pair of thick eyebrows and big eyes, a hooked nose, and a goatee. His beaming eyes looked friendly, but when it came to business, there was no hesitation. ¡°Following the old rules, half of the money is paid in advance, and the other half is paid upon acquirement of the product,¡± said Ge Fu. Wearing a pair of sunglasses, Zhong Zhen Dong had a laptop on his lap, typing and lifting his head to say, ¡°When is the shipment?¡± ¡°One month.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong quickly typed a few words to Lin Yu Fan on a secure, password protected line. After waiting for the other side¡¯s response, Zhong Zhen Dong fluently said in Turkish, ¡°Okay, after one month, they will send people to come sign a contract with you, as well as to inspect the goods.¡± Ge Fu was Turkey¡¯s arms dealer, and finalizing this big business transaction caused him to be in a great mood. ¡°To express my gratitude for bringing me this big business, I¡¯ll let you in on some information. Our government seems to be interested in selecting China¡¯s headquarter system for its next generation remote, anti-aircraft defense system.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s body remained languid while his face was indifferent and cryptic, not showing any reaction. ¡°I heard your government has acquired a pretty big investment contract.¡± Ge Fu hesitated and then laughed heartily. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect your information network to be so fast, really can¡¯t hide anything from you. That¡¯s right, we bought their system and they invested in our company, everyone gets what they want.¡± ¡°This news is very valuable, thanks.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong lightly smiled and smoked the expensive cigar Ge Fu offered him. He looked like a lethargic panther, graceful yet verymysterious. ¡°I prepared a celebration for you, so enjoy yourself.¡± Ge Fu clapped his hands, signaling the ¡°present¡± to come to the deck beside the swimming pool. Among the beautiful women who had hot and sexy figures, there were Russian, American, Indian, and Turkish girls. This was part of the world of those with power, and the people were merely trophies. It was like having a meal; whether you wanted to eat Western cuisine or Eastern, every type was available. The women were already completely naked while walking in front of the men. Their delicate skin was a nice shade of pink, and they had all of their body hair waxed and removed, while their secret triangular region was neatly trimmed. Their looks and stature were as beautiful as celebrities and models, even surpassing several actors. As they approached, one could smell an aromatic fragrance, because they just took a flower bath in which they soaked in natural, flower scented oils. From beginning to end, all of them were without exception exquisite, because perfection was an essential requirement for them. Those flirtatious attitudes and demeanors were all taught and trained, enough to make any man¡¯s blood boil. Being enjoyed by men was their only duty. Zhong Zhen Dong smirked and was still cool and collected in front of the naked women. ¡°Looks like you¡¯ve collected quite a few goods.¡± He smiled at Ge Fu. These women were all new faces, different than the ones he met last time when he met Ge Fu. Ge Fu brought these women to show off, like buying a new car or new yacht; when something new was obtained, it must be shown to friends. Within this world of powerful people, there were many scenes ordinary people were incapable of imagining. The things rich people did usually made people dumbfounded. For example, a wealthy Arabian man¡¯s house pet could be a panther or a tiger; Westerners liked to collect classic cars and antique art works. Apart from enjoying collecting various kinds of additions to the yacht, Ge Fu also liked to gather exceptionally beautiful women to entertain guests. These women specialized in accompanying rich people to bed, sating the men¡¯s lust. Therefore, they were house pets for men to have fun with, and were food for men to savor. Ahh¡­ It snowed again today x.x although classes were cancelled, there were delays getting home (??¦à??) so tired But on a side note: ¡°¡­after he got better, he would make love to her.¡± Anyone else think that Zhen Dong went from 0 to 100 real quick? xD Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c17 Here¡¯s another bonus chapter because *drumroll* I just hit 10,000 views !! ?(????? ?) Thank you! (-¦Ø-©g Chapter 17 In the luxurious world of money and power, human nature was completely exposed; full of all kinds of allures that intoxicated people like poison, making them addicted. A moment of carelessness could easily cause people to become corrupted. In this materialistic world, only people with a resilient character could keep a sober and calm rationality while enjoying themselves at the same time. Those who were unable to withstand the temptation resembled drug addicts, unable to free themselves. The corner of Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s mouth lifted slightly, his expression seemed lazy but his gaze hid a perceptive look. The beautiful, naked women in front of him were trying their best to win his favor by fawning over him; a golden haired beauty poured high grade wine for him, a lovely multiracial beauty massaged his shoulders, and a Russian beauty massaged his legs. Zhong Zhen Dong received their services. They were charming and each of them were a rarity. So long as he desired it, he could immediately push one of them down and enjoy their body. However, his mind was preoccupied with images of another exquisite, beautiful woman. It was Tang Xin Lian, busy and sweating with her hair tied up, holding tools to fix various things, cooking food for him, and taking care of him while he was sick. After only being away for one week, he was already beginning to miss her. Not knowing what she¡¯s doing now, he couldn¡¯t help but pick up his cell phone to make an international call to Taiwan. ¡°Hello?¡± When the phone call connected, what he heard was a male voice. Zhong Zhen Dong was stupefied for a second as he lifted his cell phone to check the number. The number was right, but how come the person who answered the phone had an unfamiliar, male voice? ¡°Hello? Hello?? Is someone there?¡± The sound came from the cell phone. Zhong Zhen Dong was silent for a moment and then courteously responded, ¡°I¡¯m looking for Tang Xin Lian.¡± ¡°Sorry, Tang Tang is showering. May I ask who you are?¡± Tang Tang? What an intimate form of address, coming from an unfamiliar man¡¯s mouth. It was 8:30 PM in Taiwan and there was a stranger in Tang Xin Lian¡¯s house. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s carefree expression disappeared, replaced with one of caution and harshness, resembling a cheetah when it found people invading its territory. An unknown male suddenly appeared at the house, calling the woman by a nickname, while the woman was taking a shower and the man answered the phone. This relationship was definitely not normal, and Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s nerves became sensitive and sharp. His dangerous eyes narrowed as he said, ¡°I am her husband, who are you?¡± The line went silent and after a moment, there was a response. ¡°Oh, so you are Mr. Zhong, Tang Tang told me about you. She said she hired you to be her fake husband.¡± From the other side¡¯s light and laughing tone, Zhong Zhen Dong received another piece of news; Since Tang Xin Lian told this man about their fake marriage, then to a certain degree, this man and Tang Xin Lian were considerably intimate. A dangerous gleam flashed through his eyes, but his tone was still as stable as before. ¡°Nice to meet you, may I ask who you are?¡± ¡°I¡¯m Tang Tang¡¯s senior from college.¡± Senior? That was a way to reminisce about the school days, and after entering society, the status of a ¡°senior¡± was the best excuse to continue a relationship with women. Moreover, appearing in the woman¡¯s house on a Saturday night and answering her home phone. All of these evidences illustrated that this man came to hunt. ¡°Can I trouble you to let my son answer the phone?¡± ¡°Your son? Oh, you¡¯re talking about Cheng Cheng. Unfortunately my younger sister just took him out to go play.¡± The little child was sent off, he definitely wanted to try to get the girl. After only saying a few words, Zhong Zhen Dong deduced every situation and the mentality of men. Don¡¯t underestimate the few questions he asked; although it sounded common, every question had a purpose, and the manner, time, place, and tone were all clues to his inference. His intelligence wasn¡¯t just for show. This man was either 27 or 28 years old, had a medium build, and was a white-collar office worker from an ordinary company. He just finished eating dinner with Xin Lian and sent her home. He found an excuse to go upstairs, and used his senior status to get close to her, and due to some reason, she had no choice but to take a shower at this moment. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes became sharper, but his voice was still steady as he said, ¡°Is that so? Then after Xin Lian finishes her shower, tell her to return my call.¡± ¡°I heard you went on a business trip out of the country, wouldn¡¯t an international call be too expensive? How about I pass on what you tell me to Tang Tang?¡± This was a kind of way of speaking to another man, to not allow the other to make any decisions. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll call her again later, thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡± Beep! The signal cut off. Zhong Zhen Dong had a cold expression and emitted an indifferent aura as he stood up. It was about 3:30 PM in Instanbul and his naked, sturdy body glistened under the sunlight. (¡­ I can not refrain from commenting ¡­ Edward Cullen from Twilight (movie) anyone?) He left the women that surrounded him, and wrapped a big towel around the lower half of his body. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Ge Fu asked. ¡°I need to borrow your satellite signal.¡± With that said, Zhong Zhen Dong ignored the beauties and went to the control room. After Han Lun Yao hung up, Tang Xin Lian also just so happened to come out from the bathroom. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c18 Happy Chinese New Years (Eve) everyone!! Let¡¯s see how accurate Zhen Dong¡¯s predictions were shall we? Chapter 18 ¡°Did someone just call?¡± She seemed to have heard the telephone ring. ¡°It was that gay friend of yours that called. Sorry, I thought it was my little sister and Cheng Cheng calling, so I took the initiative to help you take the call.¡± Tang Xin Lian heard his reasoning and thought it was valid, so she didn¡¯t mind. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Oh, that¡¯s right, what did big brother Zhong want?¡± ¡°Nothing really, he heard you were taking a shower, so he hung up. Ah, speaking of which, I¡¯m really sorry. It was because I wasn¡¯t careful that the coffee was spilled onto you, causing you to need to take a shower.¡± Tang Xin Lian shook her head. ¡°That¡¯s okay, it¡¯s not like you did it on purpose.¡± ¡°As an apology, how about I invite you to the movies tomorrow.¡± ¡°There¡¯s really no need, you already spent a lot of money for dinner, how can I let you treat again?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the problem with that? No need to be so polite with me.¡± Han Lun Yao energetically persuaded as he stared at Tang Xin Lian who just came out of the shower, a predatory gleam flashed across his eyes. Actually, while in college, many male students were secretly in love with Tang Xin Lian. Unfortunately, there were many people chasing after her at that time, so he didn¡¯t have the chance to get close to her. It wasn¡¯t until three days ago that he accidentally met Tang Xin Lian at an employee-dining hall. He didn¡¯t think that they would meet at the same company. Bumping into her woke the hidden desires he buried in his heart all those years ago. Over these few years, his junior became more beautiful and more attractive. This was a God given opportunity, so he immediately used his senior status to get her phone number. He then used the past few days to think of reasons to invite her out for a meal. Regrettably, this junior sister had different food preferences than him, hence he had to change his tactics and go after the little kid instead. Luckily, his little sister was a teacher, so he took some books and toys for children to give to Tang Xin Lian¡¯s adopted son. Sure enough, this method was very effective. Because he gave the little kid a present, and it had to do with education, he successfully lowered her defenses. Furthermore, he also used the subject of the little kid as a chance to invite her out to eat with him. Today, he let his younger sister take the little boy out to play so he could remove the little light bulb (3rd wheel). Then he used the excuse of dropping off a box of books to send her home. The box of books was very heavy, so it was inevitable that he would be the one to bring the box upstairs. Successfully entering the inner chamber, he asked for a glass of iced coffee. He then deliberately spilled it, causing both their hair and clothes to get dirty. As a result, he could then suggest taking a bath, prolonging the time he spent in her house. All of his plans advanced very smoothly. Han Lun Yao was currently only wearing a pair of briefs underneath a male bathrobe. Xin Lian took his jacket and his trousers to wash it, and before his clothes were dried, he definitely had to seize this opportunity. In contrast, Tang Xin Lian who had just come out of the showers, changed into a set of loose and casual clothes. Her hair was 70% dried and was clipped to the back of her head. At that moment, she was on the balcony, hand washing senior Han¡¯s clothes so she could put it in the dryer afterwards. She sensed movement behind her and turned to look back. She couldn¡¯t help but jump with fright; she didn¡¯t know when it happened, but senior Han was standing behind her. ¡°Senior?¡± ¡°Let me help.¡± ¡°No need, I¡¯ll do it. Why don¡¯t you watch television in the living room?¡± She had a polite smile on her face as she shifted slightly to the side, trying to keep a bit of distance between them. ¡°I caused this mess but you¡¯re cleaning it up, how could I inconvenience you and just sit in the living room to watch TV?¡± She felt that he appeared to have closed the distance and really wanted him to hurry into the living room. However, she didn¡¯t know how to tell him this straightforwardly and what¡¯s more, he treated her to a meal and gave her books and toys. He also asked his younger sister to help her take care of Cheng Cheng. With this kind of interaction, how could she not give him face? ¡°The laundry room isn¡¯t that big, it¡¯s inconvenient for two people. It¡¯s better if you go sit down.¡± She courteously asked him to leave, her facial expression showing that she was feeling uncomfortable. There were a few pieces of undergarments hanging on the balcony, and although the view of it was blocked by other clothes, it was still very easy to spot. In her heart, she was feeling very regretful. If she had known earlier, she wouldn¡¯t have let senior Han bring the box upstairs. She thought that if she offered him coffee, she could then make him leave. Who would have imagined that afterwards, this accident would occur. On the other hand, Han Lun Yao just got this opportunity, so he naturally couldn¡¯t just leave at this point. He noticed that she wanted him to quickly leave, so he decided to play dumb and deliberately found things to talk about with her. His body slowly approached her and he made it look like his arm accidentally touched her. It wasn¡¯t that Tang Xin Lian didn¡¯t know what was happening. Senior Han appeared to treat her well, but she thought that everything would be alright if she didn¡¯t give him any chances. She had to vigilantly keep her distance from him and just be his friend. She summoned her courage and decided to make it clear to him. ¡°Senior, please ¨C ¨C Ah! ¨C -¡± She cried out because senior Han suddenly fell on top of her body! ¡°Sorry, I accidentally slipped.¡± Han Lun Yao pretended to not be careful and proceeded to press onto her body. In reality, he did it on purpose and seized the opportunity to embrace her waist, hugging her to his heart¡¯s content. Tang Xin Lian wanted to hurriedly stand up, but was helpless because senior¡¯s body was too heavy. She didn¡¯t have enough strength, plus she was on the bottom, so it was very hard to stand up. ¡°Senior¡­ you¡­ hurry and stand up!¡± ¡°Oh no! It seems like I sprained my ankle.¡± Han Lun Yao smelled her body scent and recalled the soft sensation he felt just before. His heart swayed and his gaze burned. He finally got this chance, how could he just let it slip away? Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c19 Chapter 19 Tang Xin Lian was anxious and annoyed, but he said he slipped and sprained his foot, so she couldn¡¯t really flare up. She controlled her temper, only firmly pushing him off so she could stand up. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, you didn¡¯t get hurt did you?¡± She awkwardly shook her head and hurriedly advised him, ¡°You should go sit in the living room and leave the rest to me.¡± ¡°Your hair is disheveled.¡± He acted like he didn¡¯t hear her, and proceeded to reach out to push aside a few strands of hair behind her ear, coincidentally touching her earlobe. What he did was very justified; there was an appropriate reason for every time he touched her. This left Tang Xin Lian with no excuse, and she could only try her best to politely refuse him, keeping her complaints in her heart. ¡°Senior, you¡¯re a guest. You don¡¯t need to go through so much trouble.¡± While she said this, she tried to move back. Han Lun Yao however, used this opportunity to grab her wrist. ¡°Your hands have soap on them, you should just let me fix your hair for you!¡± Tang Xin Lian was a little worried. She wanted to loudly refuse him, but senior Han showed an expression filled with good intentions to help her. It wasn¡¯t nice to not give him face (respect), so she urgently tried to think of a reason to get him to leave. Luckily, the doorbell suddenly rang. ¡°Ah, it should be your younger sister bringing Cheng Cheng back.¡± She quickly passed him and dashed through the living room to the door, using this as a pretext to separate herself from his entanglement. Han Lun Yao frowned. He clearly told his little sister to bring Cheng Cheng back after 9:30. His objective today was to kiss her lips, and the mood was finally just right, but it was hatefully disrupted by the doorbell. He was really dissatisfied, and decided that he had to find a chance to scold his stupid younger sister. Tang Xin Lian hastily opened the door, and couldn¡¯t help but blankly stare. The person standing outside her door went against her expectations. It was actually Lin Yu Fan? She was momentarily dumbfounded. Lin Yu Fan was expressionless as he solemnly asked, ¡°Can I come in?¡± As Tang Xin Lian¡¯s soul returned to her body, she promptly said, ¡°Please come in.¡± Lin Yu Fan went past her and entered the living room. His gaze swept the surroundings, and saw Han Lun Yao standing beside the sofa. He didn¡¯t say anything as he casually walked towards the sofa and sat down. ¡°Can I trouble you for some hot water? Thanks.¡± ¡°Ah¡­ okay.¡± Tang Xin Lian headed to the kitchen to pour a glass of water, and Han Lun Yao immediately followed. He couldn¡¯t help feeling a pang of jealousy towards the unexpected man who visited. ¡°Who is he?¡± ¡°He¡¯s big brother Zhong¡¯s friend.¡± Hearing this, Han Lun Yao was stumped for words, and then he suddenly understood. ¡°You mean¡­ he¡¯s also¡­¡± Tang Xin Lian nodded, ¡°Yeah.¡± Although Han Lun Yao was originally full of anger in his heart, his brows smoothed over after he heard that that guy was Mr. Zhong¡¯s boyfriend. But then he frowned again. ¡°Why is he here?¡± ¡°Probably to find big brother Zhong.¡± Although these words came from her lips, Tang Xin Lian felt it was kind of strange. Lin Yu Fan should know that big brother Zhong already left the country right? Tang Xin Lian walked over to the living room with a glass of water, and gave it to Lin Yu Fan. Lin Yu Fan took it, and after drinking a mouthful, he put the cup on the coffee table and just sat there. His expression was stern, not smiling and not explaining why he came. He just blatantly sat in someone¡¯s living room, looking like he had no intention of leaving. There was suddenly an extra light bulb (3rd wheel), so Han Lun Yao wasn¡¯t in a good mood, and he tried not to express it. Tang Xin Lian however was relieved. She didn¡¯t know why Lin Yu Fan came over, but at least it saved her. She sat down on the sofa next to Lin Yu Fan and was about to ask him what was the matter, but Lin Yu Fan broached the topic first. ¡°Who is he to you?¡± The ¡°he¡± referred to Han Lun Yao. Tang Xin Lian didn¡¯t expect that he would ask this question, but she didn¡¯t mind and honestly answered, ¡°He¡¯s my senior from college.¡± ¡°Boyfriend?¡± ¡°No.¡± Tang Xin Lian quickly waved her hand to deny it. She didn¡¯t think that Lin Yu Fan would be so straightforward, and hurriedly emphasized, ¡°We¡¯re just friends.¡± Her urgent attitude to explain made Han Lun Yao embarrassed. He didn¡¯t even step up to the plate yet, and he was already eliminated. He couldn¡¯t help but have a trace of anger towards Yu Fan. He used his status, as Xin Lian¡¯s senior, to ask in a somewhat impolite tone, ¡°What did you come here for?¡± Lin Yu Fan glanced over at him. Although it was a casual glance, it still held an imposing manner. Receiving this look, Han Lun Yao instantly became somewhat timid, and pulled back. He didn¡¯t know what to say as Lin Yu Fan intensely stared at him. ¡°Since he isn¡¯t your boyfriend, why is he in your house this late at night, and also wearing a bathrobe?¡± As Lin Yu Fan asked this question, it carried a force that didn¡¯t allow others room to retort. Tang Xin Lian could only obediently answer truthfully, explaining what happened from the beginning. After Lin Yu Fan heard the whole story, he got up and walked over to Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s room, opening the wardrobe and taking out a set of sportswear. Then he went to the living room, and handed it over to Han Lun Yao. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c20 Ahh, it¡¯s been a month since I started posting©d(?¡ö_¡ö)¥Î? Now let¡¯s see how Lun Yao is dealt with shall we? (Hope Yu Fan gets more scenes!) Chapter 20 ¡°Put it on,¡± Yu Fan coldly said, with an aggressiveness that didn¡¯t leave room for argument. Although Han Lun Yao was terrified by Yu Fan¡¯s imposing manner, how could he just easily give up his main objective? ¡°No need, I¡¯ll wait until after the clothes are dry to ¨C -¡° Lin Yu Fan interrupted him, ¡°What color is your car?¡± ¡°What?¡± Han Lun Yao didn¡¯t manage to react as he didn¡¯t understand why he would suddenly ask about his car. Not waiting for his answer, Lin Yu Fan said, ¡°I just saw a group of youngsters sneaking around downstairs, they may be trying to steal a car.¡± Once he heard that, Han Lun Yao immediately stood up in alarm. ¡°What? Which car were they eyeing? My car is blue, they probably wouldn¡¯t ¨C -¡° ¡°A blue Ford with license plate K9-6307.¡± ¡°Huh, how did you know?¡± ¡°Because that was the car they were looking at.¡± The color of Han Lun Yao¡¯s face quickly changed. He hurriedly grabbed the sportswear, and with his greatest speed, changed into the clothes. You¡¯re kidding. He just bought that car for over 600,000, and he only drove it for less than a month! At the moment, he couldn¡¯t afford to chase after the girl. He wholeheartedly had to save his new car first. To men, their cars were like a second wife; absolutely cannot abandon it. Before Yu Fan left, he turned his head, and as expressionless as before, he said to Tang Xin Lian, ¡°Give me his clothes, I¡¯ll deliver it to him.¡± Lin Yu Fan¡¯s words were concise, his commanding tone not allowing any leeway to object. Tang Xin Lian unconsciously went to go do it, and hurriedly put the wet clothes into a bag, giving it to Lin Yu Fan. Lin Yu Fan took the bag and was about to leave, but then suddenly stopped and turned around to stare at her with a cold expression. ¡°Since you don¡¯t like him, don¡¯t just randomly invite men home. In addition, don¡¯t just casually receive other men¡¯s gifts. Otherwise, other people will think they can take advantage of you. Understand?¡± His tone was too domineering, almost like a commanding officer ordering a subordinate, making Tang Xin Lian momentarily stunned under his fixed gaze. She could only guilty lower her head, speechless; like a child getting scolded by an adult. ¡°Yes¡­ Sorry.¡± After Lin Yu Fan finished saying what he had to say, he turned around and walked out the door. After he left, Tang Xin Lian¡¯s soul returned to her body. She went to the door and wanted to originally peek outside, but he unexpectedly returned, making her jump in fright. ¡°Stay at home and don¡¯t go anywhere, I¡¯ll go and get your son back.¡± After dropping this sentence, Lin Yu Fan turned around again to leave. From the beginning, his arrival left one puzzled, and when he left, it was also a mystery. He didn¡¯t mention Zhong Zhen Dong at all, and contrarily, only came to help her drive someone out. Truth be told, Lin Yu Fan indeed only came to help her rush that person out, because he received an international call from Turkey. He was a 3-star major general, yet he had to run errands for other people. He specially came to Tang Xin Lian¡¯s house to force the other man out. Moreover, he had to dispatch people to take away the other party¡¯s car. ¡°I got rid of the guy, are you happy now!¡± Lin Yu Fan said with a cold expression to the wireless receiver. ¡°Not very happy.¡± On the other end was Zhong Zhen Dong. ¡°Not happy?¡± Lin Yu Fan took off his glasses, glaring at the lenses as he coldly said, ¡°You made a call from overseas to tell me to imperatively get here. I wondered what could be wrong, and what was the result? It was to remove your love rival. The way you chase after women is too unbridled!¡± The lenses were actually an advanced technology with video capabilities. Through it, Zhong Zhen Dong could see Lin Yu Fan¡¯s angry stare on his computer screen. Ever since Lin Yu Fan entered the house, his every word and action were instructed by Zhong Zhen Dong. In the main control room of the yacht in Turkey, Zhong Zhen Dong sat in front of a computer with a cold face. When he discovered that there was another man in Tang Xin Lian¡¯s house, he immediately called Lin Yu Fan. With the images received through the lenses, he saw the man named Han Lun Yao. ¡°I told you to get rid of him, I didn¡¯t tell you to give him my clothes.¡± With a cold and dangerous tone, he spitted out angrily his complaint. ¡°What other methods did I have? You didn¡¯t let him wait for his clothes to dry, you couldn¡¯t possibly have wanted him to go out showing his goods?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°Stop messing around, I don¡¯t want to become a prevent that makes people leave naked. What¡¯s more, you only lost a set of clothes, whereas he lost a car.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong was the one that gave him the license plate number. Once he knew the number, Lin Yu Fan¡¯s men drove off with the car within 5 seconds while he had to pretend to not know anything. From the other side of the wireless communication, Zhong Zhen Dong gave a cold snort. ¡°This is still letting him off easy.¡± Lin Yu Fan was aware of this guy¡¯s viciousness, and he didn¡¯t feel like persuading Zhen Dong otherwise. Yu Fan took a fancy to Tang Xin Lian, so he also had no choice but to help Zhen Dong. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s right, how did you know his plate number?¡± ¡°Finding it was easy.¡± ¡°Find? You only just met him, how could you ¨C ¨C Wait, is it possible that you used satellite imaging to spy?¡± Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c21 Officially halfway through the book! Chapter 21 ¡°So what if I did?¡± Lin Yu Fan arrived on the first floor, walked out the door, and gazed at the sky. There were no clouds tonight, so as long as the satellite pinpointed onto a location, the images transmitted would be very clear; so clear that it could even see a cat that was passing by. A man wailed on the curb, stamping his feet in anger because his car was gone. Lin Yu Fan looked up to the sky and snappily said, ¡°Now are you happy?¡± Coming from the wireless communication was Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s sneer as he watched Han Lun Yao¡¯s pained expression via satellite imaging. ¡°Send him off, I don¡¯t want him to find a reason to loiter at her house.¡± ¡°What do you take me for? A matchmaker and a chauffeur?¡± ¡°I just helped you get an $8 billion deal, saving you $2 billion.¡± ¡°¡­ Got it.¡± Lin Yu Fan decided not to argue with him. In the future, the country¡¯s military purchases were depending on Zhen Dong¡¯s mediation. This guy was special, even the section chief had to be courteous towards him. Besides being a matchmaker and a chauffeur, Lin Yu Fan also had to take on the role of a nanny. Not only did he have to drive Han Lun Yao back home, he also had to bring Cheng Cheng back to Tang Xin Lian¡¯s house. Tang Xin Lian specially thanked him. Before he left, Lin Yu Fan placed a pair of glasses and earphones on top of a shelf in the living room as per Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s orders, while the mother and son weren¡¯t paying attention. Lin Yu Fan cursed. An expensive, high tech intelligence device was turned into a certain voyeur¡¯s surveillance monitor, while he himself was an accomplice! After Lin Yu Fan left, Tang Xin Lian pulled her son to sit in the living room. Talking and laughing together, their smile and conversations were all transmitted to Turkey. ¡°Mommy, who was the uncle that was just here?¡± ¡°He¡¯s uncle Lin, a friend of uncle Zhong.¡± ¡°When is uncle Zhong coming back?¡± ¡°Mommy also doesn¡¯t know, why? You miss uncle Zhong?¡± ¡°No way! Why would I miss him?¡± ¡°Okay, okay, you don¡¯t miss him. Really, why are you getting so worked up? Actually, uncle Zhong is a really good person. He¡¯s helped mom a lot, so you should treat him better.¡± ¡°He acts shady towards mom.¡± ¡°Uncle Zhong is just playing around, he already has someone he likes.¡± ¡°But I always get the feeling that he wants to snatch mom away.¡± Hearing this, Tang Xin Lian was unsettled. It was all her fault for always being unable to meet good men, affecting her son to not have a sense of security. She lovingly hugged her son and comforted him. ¡°Mom won¡¯t be snatched away. Mom loves Cheng Cheng the most, and will stay by your side until you grow up, so you don¡¯t need to worry. Be good, go take a shower okay? Then go to sleep after you finish.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Cheng Cheng obediently nodded while he contentedly snuggled into his mother¡¯s embrace. Tang Xin Lian took her son¡¯s hand, helped him pick out clothes, and sent him to the bathroom. She decided to go clean up, and when she saw the box of books on the floor, she also thought of senior Han¡¯s car getting stolen. She couldn¡¯t help but shake her head and sigh, thinking to herself that next time, she absolutely must not accept any gifts from senior Han. What Lin Yu Fan said was right; she shouldn¡¯t let a man enter her house at night. If she were capable of being a little more unyielding, not allowing senior Han upstairs, then his car would also not be stolen. If Zhong Zhen Dong knew that the little white rabbit was feeling guilty because the other person¡¯s car was stolen, he would definitely laugh his head off. Tang Xin Lian waited for her son to finish his shower, and sent him to bed to sleep. Turning off the lights, she opened the small lamp beside the sofa in the living room. Sitting alone on the sofa reading, she enjoyed the rare quietness. Her long hair was loose as it draped down her shoulders. She wore a casual T-shirt, with no bra underneath, and a pair of shorts, revealing her slender legs. Because Zhong Zhen Dong wasn¡¯t here, she could dress how she wanted. However, the view of her chest and her legs was in a certain someone¡¯s view. In Turkey, Zhong Zhen Dong stared at the images on the screen. Although Tang Xin Lian wasn¡¯t naked, he still thought that she was sexier than the women who were, making him wish he could embrace her and kiss her until he was satisfied. The dim light casted on her pretty, white face looked warm and tranquil, making her look pure and adorable. It was way better than those women who used various kinds of sex appeal methods and seductive expressions and movements. Maybe it was because he¡¯s seen all kinds of sculptures of beauties, added to the fact that beautiful women were so readily available, that it made him already feel somewhat immune to women. Even if they were naked and posing attractively, he could still calmly carry a conversation. But right now, because of the woman on the screen, he felt a burst of heat below his stomach. His little white rabbit was different than those other women. She was prettier than the women he¡¯s seen before. Looking at her, it made him feel homesick. This was a very fascinating feeling. In the past, he wandered around the entire world; today he was in Central Asia, and tomorrow he could be in Europe. After a few days, he could end up in America. If he didn¡¯t reside in a 5-star hotel, then he would stay at a mansion he purchased. He wasn¡¯t someone who had attachments to a certain place, but right now, he longed for her small apartment, for someone to help him dry his hair after a shower, for someone to make home cooked meals when he was hungry. He even missed the little rascal who obviously didn¡¯t accept him, but still showed some affection towards him. He remembered when he was sick, she meticulously took care of him, leaving him with nothing to ask for, taking care of him to the best of her abilities, not minding that he was dirty and troublesome. He felt that deep in his heart, he longed for this simple and softhearted woman. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c22 A celebratory bonus chapter for making it halfway through, and for the almost 25k views!! ??(??????) A thanks to novelupdates for bringing more even more readers, commenters, followers, and likes. I¡¯m glad you guys are enjoying the story ?©f??)¥Î? And finally, the moment we¡¯ve all been waiting for! Zhen Dong¡¯s return to Taiwan~ Chapter 22 He didn¡¯t feel it when they were together, but once they were apart, he felt the yearning with a wild fervor. Looking at these lovely, naked women, he actually felt extremely bored. His mind couldn¡¯t help but conjure the scene when she fixed the water pipe. Her wet blouse sticking closely to her body made his lower body ache. Right now, he could grab any woman to help extinguish the fire, but he didn¡¯t want to. He was a hunter, and hunters always pursued their prey, so he immediately set into motion. ¡°Can you bring me to the airport.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong packed up his computer and simple luggage as he asked Ge Fu. ¡°You want to leave?¡± Ge Fu was stunned in place. ¡°Yes, right away.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t want to leave after eating?¡± Ge Fu looked at the women he prepared for Zhong Zhen Dong. He actually didn¡¯t want to touch any of them and wanted to leave? ¡°No need, my food is in Taiwan.¡± He smiled. Ge Fu¡¯s eyebrows jumped. ¡°Oh? Exactly what kind of woman can compare to the women I¡¯ve prepared for you, capable of arousing your appetite and making you abandon this luxurious banquet? ¡°I¡¯m tired of eating lavish meals. Right now, I only want to eat home-cooked meals in Taiwan. In short, I¡¯m leaving.¡± Those in the weapons and ammunition business like them only cared about money transactions. They emphasized trust and credit, not personal emotions. Consequently, Ge Fu didn¡¯t make him stay. Zhong Zhen Dong got on the private helicopter on the yacht, his heart set on speeding home. Little white rabbit, I¡¯m coming. Flying for about 12 hours, plus two hours for changing planes midway, by the time Zhong Zhen Dong reached Taiwan, it was already about 3PM the next day. He returned directly to Tang Xin Lian¡¯s house, and once he opened the door, he instantly felt a sense of relief. He placed his suitcase on top of the cabinet at the entrance and stood in the middle of the living room, looking all around. This place couldn¡¯t compare to the luxurious hotel rooms worth $60,000 a night. It didn¡¯t have a crystal chandelier or high class furniture and wool carpets, or even a million dollar king sized bed. But it could still let him feel a type of incomparable comfort and happiness. This place had a wife¡¯s touch; the living room was bright and clean, the dining table had freshly baked bread on it, the balcony had already washed clothes hanging, and the windowsill had a few pots of mint leaves growing. He went back to his bedroom, and as expected, there was a set of clothes on top of it. He¡¯s lived in expensive and high class grand hotels, and the hotels had housekeepers who helped guests wash and iron their clothes, but that service was exchanged with money, it couldn¡¯t compare to her kindness and consideration which expected nothing in return. Zhong Zhen Dong pursed his lips into a smile, itching to quickly see her. When he thought of her, he had decided to return 5 days early. He took out his cell phone and dialed her number. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Big brother Zhong?¡± ¡°Miss me?¡± He really missed her. ¡°Is there something urgent to discuss? International calls are very expensive! Let¡¯s switch to the internet.¡± ¡°No need, I wanted to tell you, I ¨C -¡° He didn¡¯t get to finish when she hastily interrupted. ¡°Sorry big brother Zhong, I¡¯m busy right now. If you have any business, send it through a text message.¡± The call was abruptly ended. Zhong Zhen Dong looked at his cell phone with some envy, the little white rabbit actually didn¡¯t miss him one bit. But then he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. It didn¡¯t matter because sooner or later, he would have her underneath him while he ruthlessly loved her until he was satisfied, making her think about him day and night. He couldn¡¯t wait until she got off work, so he decided to go to the company to find her. He was someone who took the initiative to attack, and he never did a sloppy job at it. After he discovered the little white rabbit¡¯s position in his heart was different than before, he didn¡¯t want to slowly wait anymore. He wanted her to be his woman as soon as possible. The reason cheetahs were so languid, was because it wasn¡¯t hungry. Even if a small deer passed by, it would decide to ignore it. It seemed like a harmless house cat, but once it was hungry, its penetrating eyes would glow. Its whole body would be pumped with energy, its hidden claws would immediately appear, ready for action. Before he boarded the airplane, he bought a present for her at the airport. In his whole life, this was the first time he personally selected a gift for a woman. In the past, he would just make a phone call to a shop to send one. He wondered if the little white rabbit would be happy to receive his present? He went out the door and hailed a taxi, telling the driver to go to the little white rabbit¡¯s company. Once he thought that he would see her in just a while, his mood brimmed with expectation and delight. This kind of impatient joy hadn¡¯t happened for a long time. Arriving at the company, he headed to the young lady at the front desk, and with a gentlemanly asked, ¡°Hello, I¡¯m looking for Tang Xin Lian.¡± The sudden appearance of such a charming, handsome guy, made the young lady at the counter take in a deep breath while her face reddened all of a sudden. ¡°Okay, wait a moment.¡± The lady hurriedly picked up the telephone to dial an extension number. Many people passed by the front desk, and with Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s striking physique, it naturally attracted a lot of gazes. Some people didn¡¯t need to rely on clothes, their body was a type of fashion. Even if it were ordinary clothes, if he wore it, it would still look outstanding. This was a kind of natural style and gracefulness, and Zhong Zhen Dong had it. ¡°Sorry mister, miss Tang Xin Lian isn¡¯t here.¡± The lady at the front desk politely answered. Zhong Zhen Dong thought it was strange, so he asked, ¡°May I ask where she went?¡± ¡°She has left the company.¡± Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c23 Snow snow snow~ It¡¯s snowing again today!Chapter 23 He was stunned. ¡°Left?¡± ¡°Yes, she hurriedly asked for leave just an hour ago, and left. Do you want to leave a name and number, and then I¡¯ll pass it to her?¡± The lady behind the counter enthusiastically suggested to him. ¡°No need, it¡¯s okay.¡± He casted an incomparably charming smile and then turned around to leave. Subsequently, he immediately took out his cell phone to give Tang Xin Lian a call, but an automated voice informed him that the phone was currently turned off. He frowned. He knew she was a woman who took her job seriously, so she wouldn¡¯t just wantonly take a leave of absence. If she did, it would have to be for a serious matter. What would make her not go to work? He dialed a series of numbers and said with a commanding tone, ¡°Immediately use GPS to find the location of this Taiwan cell phone number.¡± He used the GPS to lock onto her cell phone number so that he could find where she was. Simultaneously, he began to consider simply placing a micro-crystal tracer on her clothes for convenience. Very quickly, the latest position was reported. As it turns out, the little white rabbit went to the little rascal¡¯s school. Thus, he hurried to the elementary school where he discovered form the homeroom teacher, that the little white rabbit helped her son ask for leave. They had just left and were on their way returning home. For Tang Xin Lian to go as far as to take the little rascal home early, what was going on? Zhong Zhen Dong dialed her number once again, but it was still turned off. His intuition told him something was wrong, so he promptly rushed to the apartment building. ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C Right after she asked for leave, Tang Xin Lian directly went to the school to pick up her son. She had no choice but to do this because that man was here. Yuan Jun Hao. That man was her nightmare. In order to avoid this man, she travelled with Cheng Cheng from the south to the north, finally settling down in this little apartment. After two years of a peaceful life, she coincidentally met him as she was leaving work. Even though there was a street between them, she was very clear, as Yuan Jun Hao firmly stared at her, that he saw her too. At that time, she was scared out of her wits. Frightened, she turned around and fled. Although she ran towards crowded areas and made a few detours through several alleys in hopes that she could leave his line of sight, once she thought of the possibility of whether or not he also found her work place, she decided she couldn¡¯t continue staying at the company. She quickly wrote an application for leave to give to her superior, and hurriedly left the company to go to the school to pick up Cheng Cheng. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Sitting in a cab, Cheng Cheng focused on his mother and felt that something strange was going on with his mom. ¡°Nothing, let¡¯s head home first.¡± Tang Xin Lian forced out a smile, trying to remain calm. She didn¡¯t want to unexpectedly scare her son, so she decided to return home first before talking about it. Even though Cheng Cheng was only a 2nd grader, his sensitivity was able to detect his mother¡¯s unease. He extended his small hand to hug his mom, hoping to soothe her. ¡°Is there someone bullying you?¡± Towards her son¡¯s unguarded expression, she laughed as she patted his head. ¡°Be good and don¡¯t worry, mom¡¯s just tired today and wanted to go home to rest. I hope you can accompany mom.¡± Hearing this, Cheng Cheng nodded at once. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll keep mom company.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± She kissed her son¡¯s face, her heart comforted. She hesitated over whether or not she should tell her son. Once she thought about how hard it was to give her son a quiet life and a good school life, she really couldn¡¯t bear telling her son that she ran into Yuan Jun Hao today. Yuan Jun Hao was a lunatic. At that time, she must have been blind to date this man. After being together for half a year, she discovered his unstable state of mind and his intense possessive desires. That man¡¯s desire to control was too strong, his temperament was extremely bad, and he had a tendency to become violent. She wanted to break up with him, but he became infuriated and had threatened her. With no other alternative, she ran away. In order to escape him, she left the south with Cheng Cheng, and headed north. She had to think of a way to hide from that man, or else her livelihood, as well as Cheng Cheng¡¯s, would once again become a nightmare. No! She absolutely couldn¡¯t let him find them. Thinking of his violent and savage disposition, her heart started to tremble. ¡°Mommy, it hurts.¡± At Cheng Cheng¡¯s words, Tang Xin Lian realized that she was tightly embracing him a little too much. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± She swiftly released Cheng Cheng and lovingly stroked her son¡¯s face. Today, she left the company earlier than expected and also picked Cheng Cheng up from school early as well because she was afraid Yuan Jun Hao already knew where she worked. After returning home, she calmed down. She urged her son to take a shower first as she sat down to think. A while ago, she was too flustered. When she saw Yuan Jun Hao, she had been scared, so she turned around and fled. Thinking back, maybe that was merely a chance encounter. If she asked for a two-day leave from the company, it should be enough to evade him right? She finally managed to settle down here, and she also had a stable job. If she wanted to leave, her resignation was easy, but what about Cheng Cheng¡¯s school? If only big brother Zhong was here, everything would be all right. Unfortunately, he was overseas. Even though she hadn¡¯t known him for long, but big brother Zhong was a good person who enthusiastically helped others. If he were here, she would have another person to consult with over dealing with this situation. Did she have to leave this house? Or should she move to another place again to hide? She couldn¡¯t make a decision. She didn¡¯t want to leave her peaceful days so finally, she decided to wait and see for the time being. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c24 Ahh¡­ I wanted to reply to some of your comments but I didn¡¯t want to give anything away >__< Crucial development this chapter !! Enjoy ~ Side rant: 2 essays and 4 exams next week¡­kill me (,,???,,) Chapter 24 While she was dejected and alone, she suddenly heard the sound of the door opening. Frightened, she stiffly turned as her blood turned ice-cold. When Zhong Zhen Dong entered the house, he saw Tang Xin Lian¡¯s pale complexion as she blankly stared at him. He immediately stepped forward, and very naturally took her into his arms. At the same time, he lifted her chin so he could carefully examine her face. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you feeling uncomfortable or sick?¡± ¡°You¡­ How come you¡¯re back? Weren¡¯t you supposed to be back next Monday?¡± She asked dazedly, still surprised, but also somewhat happy to see him. It felt different being in his embrace. In the past, she would awkwardly want to avoid it, but now, she took the initiative to hug him. This was the first time he saw an ¡°urgently looking forward to¡± expression on her face, causing his eyes to shine. So it turned out that the little white rabbit will miss him when he was gone. It seems like he had weight in her heart. This expression of yearning was so cute! ¡°I came back ahead of schedule because I wanted to come back earlier to see you.¡± ¡°Me too, I also missed you.¡± Tang Xin Lian couldn¡¯t help being extremely moved. When she was scared out of her wits, big brother Zhong returned, making her feel she had someone to depend on. The reason she said such sentimental words, was because it was in the heat of the moment. She really did miss him, but this longing had nothing to do with love. She purely wanted a man beside her, so even if Yuan Jun Hao found her, at least he¡¯d take caution of the him. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s burning gaze fixated on her. Those pair of watery, big eyes, matched with a pitiful and innocent expression¡­ She said she missed him. Unhesitatingly, he seized her lips, forcing a kiss on her captivating and glistening red lips. This kiss came fast and hard, making her unable to respond. To add to that, big brother Zhong sometimes jokingly kissed her, so her reaction was even slower. It was only until his tongue invaded, swirling around her soft and delicate tongue, harshly indulging without a care, did she suddenly become aware that this kiss was different from previous ones. When he kissed her in the past, he would always stop at a certain point. His tongue wouldn¡¯t come in, so why¡­ She began to struggle, staring at him with big eyes full of alarm, but he didn¡¯t give her the opportunity to retreat. With one hand around her waist and the other supporting the back of her head, he made the kiss more intense. Her taste was as expected, wonderful. Experiencing it at last, he couldn¡¯t bear to stop. With his skillful techniques, his raging tongue once again wreaked havoc in her mouth, trying to kiss her until she felt disordered. How great would it be if he could make this situation get out of hand? He pushed her onto the sofa, and his hand expertly went into her clothes in hopes of taking off her undergarments. Once she discovered his plan, Tang Xin Lian became panicked, and did everything she could to push him off. Getting off the sofa, she anxiously hid behind it, trying to create some distance between them. ¡°You, what are you doing?!¡± Angry and tense, her voice was somewhat husky. Hastily fixing her clothes, her hand pressed on her chest because her bra had come undone. ¡°What am I doing? Of course I¡¯m kissing you.¡± He looked at ease as he answered, not feeling like he did anything wrong. Wishing he could continue, he licked his lips as he pondered about the delicious taste from just a moment ago. Tang Xin Lian exasperatedly stamped her feet. ¡°You¡¯ve gone too far! Normally I wouldn¡¯t bicker with you, but this time, your joke is too much. How could you do this to your boyfriend?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong thought this was laughable. He already kissed her, but even now, she still hasn¡¯t discovered his sexual orientation. Wholeheartedly only considering other people¡¯s needs, the little white rabbit was so adorable and pure! ¡°Actually, he isn¡¯t my boyfriend.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± She looked surprised, but then suspiciously asked, ¡°You broke up?¡± ¡°The truth is, I like women.¡± This should be clear enough. Tang Xin Lian still remained stunned. Not grasping his meaning, she slowly said, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Seeing her silly expression, Zhong Zhen Dong choked back his laughter and very patiently explained to her. ¡°It means, I¡¯m not gay.¡± The little white rabbit¡¯s eyes widened, and her jaw dropped. Her previous stupid and bewildered expression turned into one of shock. Very good, she finally understood. Tang Xin Lian repeatedly took a step back, face full of terror as she looked at him. Her original admiration towards him became one of anger, as well as panicked alert towards strangers. ¡°You¡¯re not gay?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t like men?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You only like women?¡± ¡°To be precise, I only like you.¡± It¡¯s not like he loved every beautiful woman. Oh no ¨C ¨C Tang Xin Lian felt like her head was about to explode. Zhong Zhen Dong wasn¡¯t homosexual. He liked women. Then them living together for so long, him kissing her, hugging her, touching her, helping her dry her undergarments, accompanying her to go buy and try on lingerie ¨C ¨C She really just wanted to die! Attacked by the feeling of betrayal from his continual deception and of humiliation from being toyed with, her originally rosy face turned pale. She clenched her fist as her body slightly trembled from anger. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c25 Quickly posting this before I forget, heading out for tonight so I¡¯ll read any comments later! Enjoy ~ !!! ©d(??¦Ø?)? Chapter 25 The little white rabbit¡¯s anger was unavoidable, but it didn¡¯t matter, he¡¯d make it up to her. ¡°Xin Lian¡­¡± His tone was gentle as he took a step towards her, but this action caused her to take a step back. ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, I¡¯m still your big brother Zhong.¡± Tang Xin Lian retreated and shook her head. ¡°Why did you lie to me?¡± ¡°Actually, I never said I liked men, it was you who misunderstood.¡± ¡°Misunderstood?¡± It would¡¯ve been better if he didn¡¯t say anything, because once he did, she became even angrier, fuming with rage. ¡°That¡¯s just an excuse. You could¡¯ve explained it clearly in the beginning, but you didn¡¯t. Obviously you wanted to deliberately take advantage of me! If I knew you weren¡¯t gay, I would¡¯ve never sought you out!¡± Right now, it wasn¡¯t just her expression, but also her whole body that radiated rejection and defense. Her gaze contained fear and anger, not displaying any of the former familiarity and smile. The way she looked at him was as if she was looking at a bad person. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s smile slowly retracted. Taking in her expression, he didn¡¯t think the little white rabbit would have such a bad reaction. He originally thought that she¡¯d be happy when he told her he wasn¡¯t gay. He raised a smile again, and using a pacifying tone as he said, ¡°Okay, I was wrong. I¡¯m sorry okay?¡± ¡°The thing I hate the most is when men lie to me. Since you aren¡¯t gay, I¡¯d like you to move out by today.¡± To go as far as to kicking him out? Zhong Zhen Dong really didn¡¯t expect it. This little white rabbit unexpectedly changed faces quicker than the turning of pages in a book. The way she treated him actually held not a trace of reluctance. He always thought that his charm could influence her, but he realized that he overestimated his own abilities. Zhong Zhen Dong was not angry at all. Quite the opposite, he was very happy. The little white rabbit had a lot of spunk. She was the first woman in his entire life to kick him out the door, furthermore¡­ The little white rabbit¡¯s angry expression was just so cute, causing his interest in hunting to be even more ignited. ¡°Xin Lian, just become my woman. I can protect you so that other men won¡¯t harass you, and I can give you everything you want. Just state your conditions. What would it take for you to willingly become my woman?! Women only want two things, love and money. I will definitely dote on you, and I have plenty of money. I can give you famous branded items, houses, jewelry, etc. I can even nurture your son, and give the little rascal the best studying environment.¡± He spoke straightforwardly since there was no point in hiding anything. He was a businessman, so he firmly believed that everything could be solved with money, the same applied to love. For him, if the so called ¡°love¡± didn¡¯t have an economic foundation, it would be like flowers without water; which would quickly dry up and die. He was very confident towards the woman he desired. As long as she was willing to state her conditions, he was willing to negotiate. ¡°I don¡¯t want your money, moreover, I also don¡¯t love you.¡± She resolutely declined, her tone firm. This person wanted to use money to buy her? What did he take her for! ¡°That¡¯s okay, love can be slowly fostered.¡± He smiled, unyielding towards her rejection. ¡°I can satisfy all of your demands. Didn¡¯t you want a stable family? I can buy you a house, and you can choose the location. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can wait until the house is transferred to you. How about it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to be your mistress!¡± ¡°You little fool, it¡¯s not mistress, but lover. I¡¯m still single, so you aren¡¯t a mistress. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Even if the little white rabbit was angry, she still had a lot of personality. Her ¡°panting with rage¡± appearance looked beautiful. He wished he could hold her in his embrace and kiss her everywhere. His gaze was too hot, locking onto her. She could almost see her own reflection in his clear, shining eyes. This was the first time she saw his eyes red with lust. As it turns out, he¡¯s always been looking at her this way. Undoubtedly, it was the same pair of eyes and face, but it made her feel very unfamiliar. She couldn¡¯t help but get goosebumps. The two people were in a deadlock. She stood behind the sofa in a tense and heavily guarded manner, while he stood at the other end of the sofa calmly watching her. She already made herself clear, but what about him? He was preoccupied with thinking of how to keep her for himself. It was at this moment that someone broke the silence. ¡°Mommy!¡± Coming from the bathroom, Cheng Cheng called out to her, and once he saw Zhong Zhen Dong, he immediately opened his mouth in surprise. ¡°Ah? How come you¡¯re suddenly back?¡± Seeing the little demon, Zhong Zhen Dong was suddenly hit with inspiration. He stepped forward and reached for the little rascal¡¯s underarm, lifting him up off the ground and giving him a big hug. ¡°Son, did you miss me?¡± After he asked, he kissed the little rascal¡¯s face. The little rascal didn¡¯t think he would be so enthusiastic, not only hugging him, he also kissed his cheek. His face immediately turned red, and he used his hand to cover the place that was just kissed. He protested, ¡°Who told you to kiss me!¡± Zhong Zhen Dong was unconcerned with the little demon¡¯s reaction, instead, he opened his mouth to continue speaking. ¡°I bought a present for you guys. Come, let¡¯s go open it.¡± Since Zhong Zhen Dong classified Tang Xin Lian as his prey, of course he couldn¡¯t give up at this point. The little white rabbit refused to be tempted by money, which only made him think more highly of her, making him want to hide her in a cage so he could love her dearly. Furthermore, his mind worked really fast, quickly changing the target to the little rascal. He knew the little white rabbit cared about her son¡¯s feelings, so she wouldn¡¯t deliberately ruin the atmosphere. This just so happened to give him the chance to exploit it. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c26 Hey everyone! Hope everything¡¯s going well ~ Slight cliffhanger ! ¦Å=¦Å=©³( >_<)©¿*Off to study* Chapter 26 There wasn¡¯t a child in the world that didn¡¯t love receiving presents. Hidden in their heart, every child secretly wished for a Santa Claus, and Cheng Cheng wasn¡¯t an exception. When he opened the gift box, his whole face became silly. Inside the box was a model helicopter. He was shocked, and opening his eyes and mouth wide, he excitedly shouted, ¡°Mom! Mom! It¡¯s a helicopter! Helicopter!¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled as he took out the remote control and pressed the power switch. The model helicopter began to fly, which caused the little rascal to become crazy with excitement. The usual awkwardness between them was gone. ¡°It can fly! Fly!¡± Looking at the small-scaled helicopter, it wasn¡¯t just a model, it was also remote controlled. Tang Xin Lian also stared in awe. She and her son were both dazedly staring at the helicopter, but she wasn¡¯t as excited at her son. Rather, she perplexingly watched it all. After she discovered that big brother Zhong wasn¡¯t gay, she was both shocked and angry. The thing she hated most was when men lied to her, especially when she considered big brother Zhong a good person. She also trusted him so much, yet she found out that he lied to her for so long, making her unable to accept it even more. Recalling that she spent day and night with him in the same room, sometimes even hugging a big towel to run out of the room, or swaying in front of him, or the fact that he embraced her and kissed her so many times, it definitely wasn¡¯t the intimacy between an older brother towards a younger sister, rather, a man taking advantage of a woman. Even when he fell sick, she still treated him like a sister, selflessly helping him change clothes. Although she did it voluntarily, but if it wasn¡¯t because he deliberately kept this type of false appearance, how could she foolishly take off his clothes until he was naked? Once she thought about the fact that she was played by him, she was angry at her own stupidity. She wanted him to leave, but after seeing her son so happy, she restrained herself. Even though big brother Zhong deceived her, she didn¡¯t want to have a fall out with him in front of her son. She didn¡¯t want to make her son disappointed again, after all, she¡¯d met many rotten men before. She didn¡¯t want to continue burying more shadows within her son¡¯s young heart. Moreover, watching her son play with the model airplane, his face held such an ecstatic and innocent look; she couldn¡¯t bear to destroy his happiness. Throughout her whole life, there¡¯ve been countless rotten peach blossoms (bad relationships). She was really scared, and hated the men that harbored ill intentions towards her. She was unamused and disgusted with the men that schemed while chasing after girls. Zhong Zhen Dong lied to her, but he had also helped her, so let¡¯s consider it even. Right now, she just wanted to courteously ask him to leave, but taking into consideration her son¡¯s current mood, she had to temporarily endure first. Zhong Zhen Dong knew how appealing model airplanes were in a young boy¡¯s world. He generously taught Cheng Cheng how to control the helicopter, displaying the charisma of a mature uncle. Placing the little rascal within his arms and between his legs, he then placed his hand over Cheng Cheng¡¯s to teach him. For the first time, Cheng Cheng obediently sat in his embrace, his small eyes focused on the helicopter. He learned really quickly, and after he was familiar with it, Zhong Zhen Dong released him so he could play by himself. Having mediated the little rascal, his line of sight immediately changed to Tang Xin Lian, watching her standing to the side and only looking, but not saying anything. He knew that the little white rabbit was angry, but women could be coaxed. He rarely coaxed women, since it was always the women who stuck to him and fawned over him. For him to take the initiative to coax a woman, he¡¯d have to first see how much weight she had in his heart. Undoubtedly, the little white rabbit was a woman he was willing to expend effort to coax. Zhong Zhen Dong walked towards her, and before she could retreat, he quickly reached out to grab her wrist. ¡°Open your gift and see what¡¯s inside.¡± He said as he tenderly smiled, his big palm firmly holding her small hand. Tang Xin Lian wanted to break free from his hold, but due to the presence of her son, she could only cooperate for the time being, letting him sit her down on the living room sofa. Unlike her son¡¯s present, which was wrapped in a big box, her gift was in an elegant, little one. She opened the box, and inside was a necklace. A silver chain matched with a diamond pendent. In the light, the diamond shined beautifully. Tang Xin Lian stared blankly, fixing her attention on the necklace. The diamond sparkled with radiance. She wasn¡¯t really knowledgeable about diamonds, but she knew that even the smallest one had to be worth millions. ¡°Do you like it?¡± He sat beside her, moving closer to her ear to softly, lovingly ask. ¡°This is a crystal necklace?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± She originally wanted to refuse it, but upon hearing that it was a crystal necklace, she didn¡¯t make any more excuses. (TN: ZZD POV, had me a little confused for a bit) Zhong Zhen Dong had lied to her again. This wasn¡¯t a crystal necklace, but rather a genuine, two-carat diamond necklace with a silver chain.It was a pure white and transparent diamond. Whether it was color, clarity, or cut, it was all of the highest grade. It¡¯s asking price was over 2 million. ¡°Here, let me help you put it on.¡± She wanted to refuse, but the moment she opened her mouth, her son just so happened to excitedly run over. ¡°What is that? It¡¯s so pretty!¡± Cheng Cheng stopped in front of her, his eyes sparklingly gazed at his mother¡¯s present. His face was all smiles, showing that he was really happy today. Zhong Zhen Dong smiled. ¡°This is the necklace I bought for your mom, does it look good?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Cheng Cheng energetically nodded. ¡°With your mom¡¯s skin, it¡¯s even more beautiful.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong personally put the necklace on her, his gaze locking on to her neck. His eyes were deep and bottomless as he helped her move her long hair to the side, his hand very naturally and lightly touching her skin. It felt like he was putting the necklace on his beloved pet in order to show off his exclusive possession. His movement wasn¡¯t slow or fast, and after helping her wear the necklace, his voice was beside her ear as he carefully instructed her. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c27 Chapter 27 ¡°Take good care of it and don¡¯t lose it, or I¡¯ll be heartbroken.¡± His whisper gently blew against her hair. Tang Xin Lian stiffened. In front of her son, she could only reluctantly squeeze out a smile, not replying. She decided to continue enduring for her son, and after dinner, she waited for him to be worn out from playing. After coaxing him to bed to sleep, she finally had the chance to have a proper discussion with Zhong Zhen Dong. ¡°Thank you for the gifts, I¡¯m very grateful. I didn¡¯t want to let Cheng Cheng feel sad, so I waited for him to sleep first. Can you move out tonight? This is the salary I said I was going to give you from the agreement.¡± She took out an envelope, inside was a thick stack of money. Although Zhong Zhen Dong said he didn¡¯t want her money, but in order to not owe him anything, she was resolute in giving it to him. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s defeated face held a look of inconsolable grief. ¡°Do you have to calculate everything so clearly between us? Haven¡¯t we been like a family these days?¡± His tone was very gentle, very soft. Playing the affection card, he knew that the little white rabbit was softhearted. He hoped he could make her change her mind. When he showed a dejected look, it was usually enough to melt a woman¡¯s heart. Every woman had a maternal instinct where they couldn¡¯t bear to see a man brokenhearted, however, he underestimated the little white rabbit¡¯s determination. ¡°Sorry, please move out. But we¡¯re still friends, so if you aren¡¯t willing, then I can give you this house. I¡¯ll leave with Cheng Cheng tomorrow.¡± She was serious about her decision. Towards his soft disposition, she wasn¡¯t the least bit softhearted. Zhong Zhen Dong stared at her abnormally firm expression. Perhaps he stared at her for too long and was silent for too long, that it caused her to begin to feel restless. What if he flew into rage? Yuan Jun Hao was already giving her a headache, and if Zhong Zhen Dong was added into the mix, she was afraid she wouldn¡¯t be able to cope. Unexpectedly, he didn¡¯t make it difficult for her this time. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll move out.¡± He turned around and directly went to pack his things. Actually, he didn¡¯t have a lot of things to pack. Finishing up, there was only a big suitcase and a light, portable bag. Zhong Zhen Dong left the little white rabbit¡¯s house and went to stay in a hotel. The next morning, Lin Yu Fan came over. Opening the door, Zhong Zhen Dong was only wearing a bathrobe, with his hair slightly wet. He just returned from the hotel¡¯s gym and had a shower. ¡°I went to that woman¡¯s apartment to find you, just to find out you didn¡¯t live there anymore. How come you¡¯re in a hotel now?¡± Lin Yu Fan thought it was strange. This guy lived at that Ms. Tang¡¯s house so happily, why would he switch places? He didn¡¯t believe that this guy had suddenly changed to be a vegetarian. ¡°I was kicked out.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong quipped as he walked towards the bar cabinet and took out a bottle of already opened wine, pouring two glasses. ¡°Tired of playing?¡± Lin Yu Fan doubted that woman dumped Zhong Zhen Dong, because ever since he knew this guy, it¡¯s always been him dumping women, never the other way around. This guy was an expert who flirted with women, and even if they broke up, there has never been a woman who blamed him because this guy had the ability to tame them. That¡¯s why, once he heard Zhong Zhen Dong say he was kicked out by a woman, Lin Yu Fan only thought he was joking. ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you, I really was kicked out.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong handed him a glass of wine, a smile hanging on his handsome face. It looked like his mood was very good, not the least bit vexed or dejected from getting driven out the door. Lin Yu Fan still didn¡¯t believe it, firmly believing that Zhong Zhen Dong ate his fill and was afraid that the other party would nag, so he left. (other party = Xin Lian) ¡°Here, for you.¡± Lin Yu Fan placed a package onto the table. Zhong Zhen Dong glimpsed at it and asked, ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s what Ms. Tang asked me to give you.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong opened the package. In it, was actually the diamond necklace he gave the little white rabbit yesterday. In addition, there was also a letter and some money. After he finished reading the letter, he suddenly gave a hearty laugh. He laughed very joyously, his whole body trembling. Lin Yu Fan was very curious as to what made him so happy. Zhong Zhen Dong handed him the letter, and after he finished reading the contents, Lin Yu Fan was surprised. This letter was written by the little white rabbit for Zhong Zhen Dong. Written in the letter, she thanked him for the present and appreciated his kindness, but she still thought it would be best to return the gift to him. Furthermore, because she didn¡¯t want to hurt her son, the money inside the envelope was the money for the model helicopter. Lin Yu Fan stared at the necklace. He was a perceptive person, and he knew that Zhong Zhen Dong wouldn¡¯t buy counterfeits, so this necklace must be a real diamond. ¡°She really kicked you out?¡± Lin Yu Fan was finally convinced that Zhong Zhen Dong wasn¡¯t joking. ¡°Of course. The little white rabbit was very serious.¡± Lin Yu Fan had already known earlier that Zhong Zhen Dong had given Tang Xin Lian the nickname of ¡°little white rabbit.¡± He put the letter back onto the table. ¡°How come you aren¡¯t the least bit angry? Even going as far as to put on a happy expression?¡± ¡°Of course I¡¯m happy. The little white rabbit isn¡¯t enticed by money or my handsomeness. This type of woman is the best, I have to get her.¡± Lin Yu Fan was astonished. ¡°You still haven¡¯t touched her?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong lightly chuckled as he tenderly said, ¡°The little white rabbit is always on guard, never giving me an opportunity.¡± Lin Yu Fan was really surprised. He recalled her clear and attractive appearance, and thought that Tang Xin Lian was very beautiful. Even if she didn¡¯t specially dress up and deliberately dressed conservatively, Tang Xin Lian was indeed very attractive from a man¡¯s perspective. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c28 A little late in updating today, but I¡¯m finally done with exams!! Yay ~ ?(????????)??????Chapter 28 Lin Yu Fan was a soldier, and the thing he regarded as most important integrity. At first, he thought Tang Xin Lian was going to be like every other woman sooner or later, becoming Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s woman for his money or his looks. However, he didn¡¯t expect that these two incentives wouldn¡¯t shake her resolve, making him can¡¯t help but have a whole new level of respect for her. In this day and age, resisting the temptation of brand names and fame, as well as being a woman with an unyielding character, were very few. Furthermore, this woman also had to take care of a son, relying on her own competence to raise a child. ¡°She¡¯s a good woman, you shouldn¡¯t play with her.¡± Lin Yu Fan rarely spoke for a woman, but because of this sentence, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes instantly became sharp. Zhong Zhen Dong still had a smile on his face, but after all these years of friendship, Lin Yu Fan could already guess what he was thinking, becoming aware of Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s bad temper. ¡°She¡¯s mine, so don¡¯t you dare have a crush on her.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled as he warned him. Lin Yu Fan furrowed his eyebrows. ¡°I¡¯m not like you, treating her like a prey. This woman has a backbone, stands on her own feet, and is very kindhearted. You shouldn¡¯t toy with her, I hate men who bully the weak.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong spread out both his hands. ¡°Who said I wanted to bully her? I¡¯m treating her like a treasure. I want to keep her for myself and properly love her.¡± ¡°She¡¯s different than the women you¡¯ve dated in the past, she¡¯s a family oriented person. If she doesn¡¯t care about money or outward appearances, it means she values sentimental bonds. This type of woman¡¯s heart shouldn¡¯t be played with.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong picked up his cup and clinked it with Lin Yu Fan¡¯s cup in salute. ¡°You¡¯re right, the thing I¡¯ve set my sight on is her heart. I¡¯m also very sincere.¡± Lin Yu Fan silently cursed in his heart. According to Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s character and the way he handled things, it didn¡¯t resemble a man who would say romantic things. It¡¯d be weird if he were genuine, since this guy had the heart of a wolf. It¡¯d be more accurate to say he had a desire or passion for her. If Zhong Zhen Dong was sincere about Tang Xin Lian, then when she was kicking him out, or when she returned the present, he should¡¯ve been hurt, not happy. Not feeling sad meant he didn¡¯t care. Didn¡¯t he consider her his prey? Actually, Lin Yu Fan really misunderstood Zhong Zhen Dong. The reason Zhong Zhen Dong wasn¡¯t sad, was because he already considered the little white rabbit within his reach. Reeling her in was only a matter of time, and Zhong Zhen Dong just didn¡¯t want to force the little white rabbit. If it was any other woman, Zhong Zhen Dong wouldn¡¯t have this much patience. If a woman was unwilling, he would magnanimously let her go. But towards the little white rabbit, he developed a ¡°must have¡± determination. Seeing Zhong Zhen Dong so interested in Tang Xin Lian, Lin Yu Fan sighed for this woman in his mind. Being pursued by Zhong Zhen Dong, she was doomed to be unable to escape this fate. ¡°Say it, why did you come here?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong changed the topic. ¡°The commission has already been transferred into your account. My superior also wanted me to have you look at this.¡± Lin Yu Fan took out a black case from his portable bag. Opening it, there was a microchip inside. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyebrows raised, and after recognizing it with quick glance, the corners of his mouth turned into a drop dead gorgeous smile. ¡°An anti-radiation microchip.¡± ¡°Yes, this type of microchip is capable of operating satellites and missile launches, and it also protects computer programs from nuclear radiation threats. According to our intelligence, the other countries overseas are looking for a way to acquire this type of microchip made by Americans.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s someone who¡¯s trying to illegally transport it overseas, do you know who it is?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong slowly leaned back in his chair. With one hand holding his cup and leisurely taking a sip, he replied, ¡°It¡¯s not me, I¡¯m not interested in this type of business.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong wasn¡¯t stupid. He never took part in this kind of risky business, this was also the reason why he had a good relationship with every country. Money had to be earned, but it shouldn¡¯t make life difficult to live. Even though this time of microchip business had huge profits, but this business was as dangerous as chemical warfare. A moment of carelessness could ruin the entire world, and earning a lot of money would then be useless. ¡°I know it¡¯s not you, that¡¯s why I came to ask you. We need to know who it is.¡± ¡°The people who are the most worried should be the Americans, why are you worried?¡± ¡°Because according to our intelligence network, the person stealing and selling the microchip is a Chinese person. The Americans think it¡¯s one of our people.¡± ¡°A traitor?¡± Lin Yu Fan shook his head. ¡°We believe it¡¯s not our people, but the Americans are insistent. They want to create difficulties between both sides and force us to cooperate in finding that person. You should know, the Americans have always been like gangsters, always taking and demanding.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s finger tapped the armrest. Although he had an American citizenship, a part of the blood flowing through his veins was Taiwan blood. His grandmother was Taiwanese, and married to an American. His father was like his grandmother, marrying a later generation of a Chinese immigrant. Finally, when it came to him, although his outward appearance resembled one from an Eastern lineage, he was actually a person of mixed blood; it just wasn¡¯t that obvious. Moreover, his facial features were more solid than Eastern people. Zhong Zhen Dong was born in the United States, but he studied in France, and then returned to the United States to serve in the army. During his time as a soldier, he travelled around the world, and as a result, he had a worldly outlook. His opinion on nationality, was that it was a tool that differentiated territory. He¡¯s always been watching the world work, and on top of that, he¡¯s been engaged in weapons and ammunition business, so he even more deeply understood that politics was a game of power. Lin Yu Fan¡¯s tone while speaking tried to entice him into helping, but just using the influence of national sentiments wasn¡¯t going to work. In his eyes, there were only things he wanted to do, and things he didn¡¯t; the difference between things that were worth it, and things that weren¡¯t. In addition, many matters were in balance right now, and if the equilibrium was lost, then it wouldn¡¯t benefit anyone. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c29 Finally home after 3 weeks¡­ I just want to lay in bed after this week x.x A reader commented in the last chapter that they wanted the little white rabbit and the little rascal to appear¡­ Careful what you wish for ! Chapter 29 If the chip fell into the hands of China, the Americans would definitely stomp their feet in anger. The two countries would then go to war, which would be beneficial, yet also troublesome, for arms dealers. This time however, it was evidently more harmful. The expression on Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s handsome face was one of a businessman doing business. It was crafty, making people unable to understand the situation. His smile was friendly, but it made people feel cold. ¡°I¡¯ll get my people to investigate, and I¡¯ll let you know if there¡¯s any news.¡± Hearing this, Lin Yu Fan gave a relieved exhale. He knew Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s capabilities, so long as he promised to help, everything would be okay. ¡°Thank you. After this is over, the government will owe you a favor.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong laughed. ¡°Speaking of favors, I hope you can help me arrange a house in Taipei.¡± ¡°No problem, how many square meters do you want?¡± Lin Yu Fan straightforwardly gave his consent. His superiors explained that as long as Zhong Zhen Dong agreed to help, they¡¯d do everything they could to fulfill his demands. ¡°Approximately 200 square meters sounds good. Oh, that¡¯s right, it has to be near a school district. Find a house with an excellent elementary school in the vicinity, and it¡¯d be best if there¡¯s a school bus too.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not for you?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s cold and sharp gaze disappeared, replaced with a lecherous expression. ¡°It¡¯s for my wife and son.¡± Lin Yu Fan wanted to say something, but ultimately refrained in the end, only giving a disdainful look to Zhen Dong as he mourned for the little white rabbit. Then he got up and left. It was only natural Zhong Zhen Dong wouldn¡¯t let the little white rabbit slip away. He surmised from the other day, that there must certainly be a reason for the little white rabbit to suddenly request for leave. He also recalled that when he entered the apartment, she was very alert. Consequently, he specially ordered people to go investigate, and sure enough, he found out about her past. Apparently, she once had an entanglement with a man named Yuan Jun Hao, and this man just happened to appear recently. This gave him the perfect chance to be the hero. He could take advantage of this situation to make the little white rabbit understand how important she was to him. This way, the little white rabbit will understand his good intentions. Three days later, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s opportunity came. Tang Xin Lian just got off work, picked up her son from school, and was about to unlock the door. Not given enough time to turn around and close the door, a person behind her seized the opportunity to charge into her house. By the time Tang Xin Lian saw Yuan Jun Hao, her face paled in fright. She stood in front of her son while grabbing a baseball bat, pointing it at Yuan Jun Hao. ¡°Get out!¡± ¡°Honey, I went through so much trouble to find you, and you don¡¯t invite me in for a cup of tea?¡± These past few days, Yuan Jun Hao waited idly for his chance, and finally got it. He stealthily followed Tang Xin Lian to her home, and after waiting for her to open the door, he immediately rushed in when she least expected it. He took two years to find this woman, and at long last she was found. ¡°Get out! Or else I¡¯ll call the police!¡± ¡°You thought you escaped from me? Let me tell you, Tang Xin Lian, you can¡¯t hide from me. If you want to break up, you¡¯d have to wait until I agree first!¡± Yuan Jun Hao gave a wicked smile, the evilness in his eyes showed his pride. For him, looking at Tang Xin Lian was like looking at his own private property. ¡°Don¡¯t come near us.¡± Tang Xin Lian trembled as she gripped the baseball bat with both hands because she feared Yuan Jun Hao. During the time she associated with him, she got more acquainted with his viciousness. Yuan Jun Hao was a lunatic as well as a Tae Kwon Do master. She simply wasn¡¯t his opponent! But she still had to summon her courage to confront him. Even if it wasn¡¯t for herself, she had to do it for her beloved son. ¡°You wanted to hit me with the baseball bat? Okay, hit then!¡± Yuan Jun Hao stepped forward and calmly smiled, firmly believing she wouldn¡¯t dare to do it. She was being cornered. Watching him advance forward, she fiercely struck at him, but Yuan Jun Hao dodged her swing and suddenly stepped forward, grabbed her hand and took the baseball bat, throwing it to the side. Caught in his arms, Tang Xin Lian screamed from fright and desperately struggled. ¡°Don¡¯t bully my mom!¡± Cheng Cheng rushed forward to beat him and kick him. He opened his mouth to bite Yuan Jun Hao as hard as possible. ¡°Brat, you dare bite me?¡± Feeling pain, Yuan Jun Hua reached out and slapped the little demon, causing the little demon to fall to the floor. He let Tang Xin Lian go and grabbed the little demon¡¯s hair, making a fist to hit him. Tang Xin Lian threw herself forward to catch his hand. ¡°If you dare hurt him, I¡¯ll go all out fighting you.¡± Yuan Jun Hao casted the little demon aside, grabbed her instead and pulled her towards the room. ¡°Let me go!¡± She struggled, not willing to comply with him. She knew what he wanted to do. As long as they entered the room, she¡¯ll be finished. Abnormal men like Yuan Jun Hao only dumped woman, not allowing the other way around. Once he finds the other party, he¡¯ll mercilessly torment her. He dragged her into the room and reached out to tear open her clothes, enjoying her desperate struggles. The more she struggled, the more it caused him to feel the need to quickly subdue her. Just when he could do whatever he wanted to her, he didn¡¯t notice that a person was standing behind him, watching everything he did. He thought that he was the hunter, but didn¡¯t expect there to be an even more savage hunter waiting for him. Yuan Jun Hao was about to indulge in his beastly desires, but was abruptly pulled up and violently pushed to the side. Tang Xin Lian was in extreme panic, thinking that this time, she was done for. However, she didn¡¯t expect that in the next moment, she would find herself in another person¡¯s familiar embrace. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c30 Bonus chapter ! ~ *Throws confetti* ¡î~~©d(>¨Œ<)???¡î Over 50,000 views and 50 followers *Tears in eyes* These milestones are coming faster and faster lol ???? (Also want to celebrate this week being over !!) Gogogo !! Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s moment is here ! Chapter 30 ¡°There, there, don¡¯t be scared, I¡¯m here.¡± A familiar voice above her gently coaxed her. She raised her alarmed eyes, meeting a pair of familiar eyes that was full of concern. At this moment, Tang Xin Lian couldn¡¯t help but rejoice that someone came to save her and her son. Even though this person was the person she kicked out just a few days ago, she was still grateful. Zhong Zhen Dong hugged her trembling body. Not only did she not reject him, both of her hands were tightly gripping him, causing him to be thrilled as he took the opportunity to hug her even tighter. Yuan Jun Hao felt angry towards the man who showed up unexpectedly and ruined his good moment. Watching him hugging Tang Xin Lian, he burned with jealousy. ¡°Very good you bitch! No wonder you wanted to leave me, so you could find another man!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already broken up for so long, whatever I do doesn¡¯t concern you!¡± Angry and scared, Tang Xin Lian just didn¡¯t understand why Yuan Jun Hao wouldn¡¯t let her go. Zhong Zhen Dong held her shaking body and lowered his head to softly ask, ¡°How about I help you get rid of him?¡± Why wouldn¡¯t she have said yes? She wanted Yuan Jun Hao to immediately disappear from her sight! She vigorously nodded, but then remembering that Yuan Jun Hao had learned Tae Kwon Do before, she hastily shook her head. ¡°He¡¯s a third degree in Tae Kwon Do, very powerful. You¡¯ll be in danger, I¡¯ve seen him break both of someone¡¯s hands before.¡± My understanding of Taekwondo is minimal¡­ So if anyone has a better translation for ¡°õÌÈ­µÀÈý¶Î,¡± I¡¯m willing to change it ! ¡°Oh? That powerful?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong raised his eyebrows. From the moment he came in until now, his burning gaze solely focused on the little white rabbit. At this moment, he turned around to size Yuan Jun Hao up. Full of interest, he asked, ¡°You¡¯re a Tae Kwon Do third belt?¡± Yuan Jun Hao gave a sinister smile. In order to demonstrate his martial art skills, his hand overlapped his knuckles to make a crunching sound. He maliciously threatened, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to have a broken bone, then scram!¡± Zhong Zhen Dong shook his head. ¡°This is problematic, I like her too. I don¡¯t want to give her to you.¡± ¡°Dare to compete with me, you¡¯re courting death!¡± Watching as Yuan Jun Hao was just about to step forward to strike, Tang Xin Lian hastily blocked him. ¡°Don¡¯t hurt him, it has nothing to do with him!¡± She was scared of Yuan Jun Hao to death, but she didn¡¯t want innocent people to be implicated. After all, she kicked Zhong Zhen Dong out just a few days ago so she could have no relations with him. If Zhong Zhen Dong was injured by Yuan Jun Hao because of her, she would be troubled for life. Zhong Zhen Dong thought that the little white rabbit was truly too cute. Even though the situation had gotten to this point, she still didn¡¯t neglect to think of others. Her body was trembling like that, but she was still worried about him. It really made him love her to death. He must have this woman. How could Yuan Jun Hao allow his own woman to speak up for another man? This only made him burn with jealousy even more. ¡°Bitch! See how I deal with you!¡± Yuan Jun Hao reached out to grab her, but before he even touched a strand of her hair, Zhong Zhen Dong used one hand to accurately intercept him, firmly holding back his wrist. ¡°Fighting over women doesn¡¯t necessarily have to be through violence. How about we use money to settle this? Zhong Zhen Dong calmly said, a friendly smile on his face. Hearing the word¡°money¡±, Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s originally raging eyes lit up. ¡°You want to settle this with money?¡± ¡°Yes. Fighting and causing injuries will bring about lawsuits. It¡¯d be best if we could use money to settle this. Everyone loves money right?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong released his hold on Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s hand, and cleverly pulled Tang Xin Lian behind him. Yuan Jun Hao immediately understood. This guy wanted to use money. Very well, this was easy money, why would he not want it? Yuan Jun Hao thought to himself. This guy wanted to act like a hero in front of Tang Xin Lian. If they fought, he wouldn¡¯t be his match, so he wanted to resolve the matter with money. It just so happened that he needed money. He could use this opportunity to make a fortune, so why not? First get ahold of the money, and then come back to ruthlessly punish this bitch. ¡°Sure. How much are you offering?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not convenient to talk about it here, how about we discuss it outside.¡± Yuan Jun Hao agreed, since he¡¯ll be getting Tang Xin Lian sooner or later. He¡¯ll hear out how much the other side was offering first. If it didn¡¯t satisfy him ¨C ¨C Humph humph! He sneered and turned to walk out. When he turned around, he didn¡¯t get to see a demonic light flash across Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes. Zhong Zhen Dong turned back, and seeing Tang Xin Lian¡¯s miserable expression, gently stroked her tear stricken face. ¡°I¡¯ll be right back, you stay inside and wait for me okay?¡± Already stunned, Tang Xin Lian saw Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s usual, unperturbed face. Hearing his soft and steady voice pacified her fear, and his palm¡¯s temperature was like a stable force comforting her heart. She pushed back her chaotic state of mind and softly said, ¡°How about we call the police?¡± ¡°If reporting to the police was useful, you wouldn¡¯t have had to hide from him in the first place right?¡± She bit her lip, at a loss for words, because Zhong Zhen Dong was right. At that time, it was because the law couldn¡¯t protect them that she ran away with her son, moving from place to place. Because Yuan Jun Hao had lots of ways to torment her, she lived in fear, continuously hiding from him for these past two years. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c31 Chapter 31 ¡°I told Cheng Cheng to hide in the room next door. Go take care of him, and don¡¯t worry too much.¡± He reached out to wipe her tears, and lightly caressed her face before he turned around to leave. He went out the door with Yuan Jun Hao, pressed the elevator button, and left the apartment building. Zhong Zhen Dong led the way while Yuan Jun Hao followed behind. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Yuan Jun Hao impatiently asked. ¡°If you want money, then just follow along.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong replied, and then ignored him. Yuan Jun Hao wasn¡¯t afraid of him. In his eyes, besides Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s tallness, nothing else could compare to his ¡°Herculean¡± physique. He was after all, a Tae Kwon Do master. Men relied on strength, what¡¯s the use in being good looking? If he happened to be the slightest bit unhappy, he would smash the other person¡¯s nose, making his pretty face unable to be seen in public. Arriving at the nearby park, Zhong Zhen Dong stopped. He looked around like he was taking measure of something. ¡°Are you done? I don¡¯t have that much free time, so let¡¯s just talk here!¡± Zhong Zhen Dong faced him and indifferently said, ¡°This place isn¡¯t bad.¡± ¡°$5 million.¡± Yuan Jun Hao said. ¡°If you want me to give you that woman, then take out $5 million!¡± Yuan Jun Hao thought to himself that first he should say $5 million, and then bargain the price so he could at least get half. Zhong Zhen Dong didn¡¯t respond. He only used his eyes to stare at him while his originally warm, smiling eyes turned into an apathetic hunter¡¯s expression. His polite and handsome appearance also emitted a hidden evil aura. Yuan Jun Hao was stunned. Just a moment ago, he was giving people a type of honest and gentlemanly feel, but then suddenly, it seemed like he changed into another person. In that split second, Yuan Jun Hao felt that the person standing in front of him was a completely different person than the one he met inside the apartment. His heart involuntarily started to beat faster. He shook his head and jeered at his unexplainable rise of wariness. What was he afraid of? It¡¯s his opponent that should be afraid. At most, he¡¯ll throw a few punches or kicks to injure the other party to the point they wished they were dead. ¡°Hey! Are you mute? Say something!¡± ¡°Normally at this time, the park wouldn¡¯t have any visitors.¡± He casually said something irrelevant, causing Yuan Jun Hao to scratch his head in confusion. ¡°Huh? What?¡± ¡°This place also doesn¡¯t have any surveillance cameras.¡± ¡°So what?¡± ¡°In other words, you can do whatever you want here.¡± ¡°You say so much nonsense, are you going to give me $5 million or not? If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll break your nose!¡± The corner of Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s mouth lifted into a demonic smile. ¡°Okay, try it.¡± After Zhong Zhen Dong and Yuan Jun Hao left, Tang Xin Lian hugged her son, continuously reassuring him. Looking at his red and swollen little face, she felt both heartbroken and resentful, hating herself for being useless and unable to protect her son. She was very worried about Zhong Zhen Dong. Yuan Jun Hao will definitely try to extort a lot, and if they can¡¯t come to an agreement and end up fighting, how would Zhong Zhen Dong beat him? He will definitely suffer huge losses. No, she had to call the police. She hastily picked up the telephone, and just when she was about to dial 110, the door opened and Zhong Zhen Dong entered. Seeing him, Tang Xin Lian excitedly stood up. ¡°You¡¯re okay?¡± She quickly walked towards him as she expressed her concern. ¡°I¡¯m okay, but how about you? You must¡¯ve been scared, you¡¯re eyes have become swollen from crying.¡± He seized the opportunity to take her into his arms as he softly consoled her. ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, everything¡¯s okay. I¡¯ve gotten rid of him.¡± In his embrace, Tang Xin Lian¡¯s body was originally stiff, but then once she recalled how he bravely rescued her, and his current well-behaved character comforting her, she didn¡¯t reject his hug. On the contrary, she really needed this powerful hug to give her strength right now. She had been really frightened. She buried her face into his chest, trembling as she silently cried. Zhong Zhen Dong was extremely pleased to see the little white rabbit need him so much. This time¡¯s ¡°hero rescuing the damsel¡± scenario, allowed him to successfully capture the little white rabbit¡¯s trust. Hugging the soft body within his arms, this sensation was really good. Zhong Zhen Dong faced many people, but towards perverts like Yuan Jun Hao, he simply paid no attention to. With just one phone call, he could send Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s life to hell. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, I told you I¡¯ll be here.¡± A small hand clutched the back of his clothes. He lowered his head to see the little rascal¡¯s pair of watery eyes and red nose. He had cried, obviously very frightened, but he tightly pursed his little mouth with stubbornness, restraining himself from crying loudly. However, the little rascal¡¯s expression already betrayed him. He felt wronged and very scared; he really wanted a strong father figure to give him a fierce hug. Zhong Zhen Dong raised his eyebrows, leaned forward, and picked the little rascal up with one hand to join the hug. Like this, he held the mother and son in each arm. ¡°Little rascal was very brave today. When the bad person came in, you protected your mom right?¡± Hearing his words, Cheng Cheng nodded vigorously. ¡°Yes!¡± His voice chocked with sobs. ¡°Very good. If you¡¯re a man, it should be like this. Come, let me see your injury.¡± He carried Cheng Cheng to the sofa and examined the little rascal¡¯s beaten cheek that was currently swollen. Zhong Zhen Dong couldn¡¯t help but frown, and worriedly said, ¡°Well, this isn¡¯t good.¡± Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c32 Chapter 32 ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is he okay?¡± Seeing her son¡¯s swollen face, Tang Xin Lian was already very worried. Hearing Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s words, she was even more scared, causing her heart to beat faster. His expression was solemn. ¡°I¡¯m not sure if there¡¯s a concussion or not, but it¡¯d be best to send him to the hospital.¡± ¡°What? Real¡­ Really?¡± Tang Xin Lian panicked again. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have a friend who¡¯s a doctor. I¡¯ll immediately set it up.¡± After he finished speaking, he saw the little white rabbit look at him as if he was a savior. Truthfully, the little rascal¡¯s cheek was swollen and that¡¯s it, but he deliberately said it was more serious so he could have the chance to show his kindness, and temporarily send her son away. Her son was her treasure, and having saved them both, it would be strange if the little white rabbit wasn¡¯t grateful. With her gratitude, it¡¯d be easier to get her heart. He picked up his phone and went to the side to make a phone call. After he finished, he walked back to pick up the little rascal. The three of them headed downstairs, and called a cab to head to the city¡¯s largest hospital. To see a doctor from this hospital, people had to wait in line for half a month. Even if it was an emergency, they¡¯d still have to wait in the long line. In order to be efficient and not delay genuinely sick or injured people, the emergency personnel will carefully filter out the people. Only one of Cheng Cheng¡¯s cheek was swollen, with no cuts or blood, so his priority wouldn¡¯t have been high. But miraculously, right after they entered the big hospital, Zhong Zhen Dong was allowed to carry Cheng Cheng directly to the elevator to go upstairs. ¡°Don¡¯t we have to register?¡± She asked in wonder. ¡°No need, my friend who¡¯s a doctor will take care of it. He¡¯s already prepared and can immediately help examine Cheng Cheng.¡± The little white rabbit¡¯s startled and happy expression caused him to smile. He saw the favorable impression of him in her eyes. This was exactly the result he wanted. Before they arrived, this hospital¡¯s doctors and nurses were already waiting for them. They entered a special room normal people wouldn¡¯t have been able to enter. Not only was it hidden, the facilities had every equipment needed. Simultaneously, the people Lin Yu Fan sent, was already there waiting to take care of them. They took Cheng Cheng into the special room. The doctor said if they wanted a complete inspection, it¡¯d be best for him to be hospitalized for a day. Tang Xin Lian wanted to stay overnight in the hospital to accompany her son, but how could Zhong Zhen Dong let her stay? Bringing the little rascal to the hospital was so that he could be alone with her. He faced one of the personnel and hinted at them with his eyes. After the person received his instructions, he stepped forward to explain to Tang Xin Lian that the hospital was strict about there being no visitors staying overnight. He also guaranteed that there¡¯d be a person taking care of her son, telling her to relax. At the same time, he wrote down her number, and told her they¡¯d call her immediately if there was something wrong. How could Tang Xin Lian understand the hospital¡¯s system? Even if the other party lied, she¡¯d still believe it. Adding to the fact that Zhong Zhen Dong was at the side coaxing her, he also said his friend would take care of things and watch over the little rascal. He told her to go back and recuperate, and he¡¯ll bring her back here tomorrow morning. She finally agreed. When they left, they took a cab back. If Tang Xin Lian was attentive enough, she would¡¯ve realized that the driver was the same person as before; because he was also one of Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s people. However, Tang Xin Lian had been too scared tonight, so she wouldn¡¯t have taken note of these details. Returning to the apartment, Zhong Zhen Dong very naturally entered the living room and persuaded her to take a hot bath, saying it would relax her taut nerves. His voice was very gentle, carrying a type of bewitching effect. Having been in an unsteady state of mind, Tang Xin Lian unconsciously followed along with his suggestion. She did whatever he said. After soaking in the hot bath, Tang Xin Lian¡¯s frame of mind was more stable. She left the bathroom, and discovered that only a yellow night-light was on in the living room. The yellow light had a warming effect, and the stereo was playing a light and soothing music. Sitting on the sofa in the living room while also pouring wine was Zhong Zhen Dong. Seeing her come out, he softly said, ¡°Come sit.¡± She complied and walked over. Zhong Zhen Dong handed a glass of wine to her. ¡°Soaking in a hot bath and drinking a little wine before going to bed will calm your mind and allow you to sleep more peacefully.¡± His caring expression was the same as in the past, gentle and harmless. His magnetic voice, combined with the light music, cleansed her mind. Tang Xin Lian took the glass and obediently took a sip. The wine went down her throat and into her belly, warming her stomach. ¡°What kind of wine is this?¡± She asked curiously. ¡°A fruity German brand, it¡¯s very suitable for drinking before going to bed.¡± Tang Xin Lian looked at him gratefully. ¡°Big brother Zhong, thank you. Today, if it wasn¡¯t for you¡­¡± Speaking up to here, she couldn¡¯t help but choke with emotion. Zhong Zhen Dong lightly patted her back and sighed. ¡°Fortunately I came over today, otherwise, the consequences would¡¯ve been too inconceivable.¡± Speaking of which, it reminded her to suspiciously ask, ¡°Why did big brother Zhong come over today?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong saw her suspicious look and thought to himself, even though the little white rabbit drank wine, her brain was still functioning. Unexpectedly, she asked him this question. ¡°I¡¯m here to give you back the necklace and the money. You¡¯re really cruel, making the lines between us so clear. It really breaks my heart.¡± Hearing this, she felt a little awkward. She lowered her head and softly said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to owe you.¡± ¡°Even though you didn¡¯t want to owe me, fate wanted you to owe me.¡± She looked up in confusion. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°That man wanted $5 million before he was willing to let you go.¡± Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c33 Sorry for the late update!! Travelled home and then I knocked out x.x Enjoy ~ Chapter 33 ¡°What?!¡± She exclaimed. ¡°$5 million? He wants $5 million? You¡­ you agreed?¡± ¡°Whether or not I agreed is not important, rather, it¡¯s whether or not you agree. If you¡¯re willing to be with me, let¡¯s not talk about $5 million, even if it¡¯s $10 million, I¡¯d be willing to give it to him.¡± While Tang Xin Lian dazedly looked at him, Zhong Zhen Dong took the opportunity to hold her hand and softly say, ¡°Xin Lian, become my woman okay? As long as you¡¯re willing, I can help you resolve this problem with Yuan Jun Hao so that he¡¯ll never disturb you and your son again. How about it?¡± ¡°This¡­ no.¡± She hurriedly shook her head, unwilling to admit her helplessness. ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t love you¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s okay, feelings can be slowly nurtured.¡± For him, getting the person in bed was more important. Once she¡¯s his, they¡¯ll cross that bridge when they get there. He wasn¡¯t afraid that the little white rabbit wouldn¡¯t give her heart to him. ¡°But¡­¡± His breath slowly moved closer, his voice carrying a bewitching effect. ¡°If you become my woman, I¡¯ll treat you well. If you follow me, not only can you break away from Yuan Jun Hao, but you can also live peaceful days. This will kill two birds with one stone, so why wouldn¡¯t you want to?¡± He unceasingly coaxed, knowing the little white rabbit was wavering. He knew that if he just pushed a little bit more, he¡¯d succeed by tonight. When chasing after women, you had to pay attention to the right time, place, and occasion, and once you had it, you can¡¯t let go. His pair of burning eyes locked onto the little white rabbit lips. Every time she hesitated or was worried about something, she would have this habit of taking it out on her lips. She¡¯d bite those pretty, soft and tender lips until they were glistening and bright red. It looked extremely delicious, making him wish he could substitute her in biting it. And he actually went ahead and did it, immediately blocking her mouth with his own fervent lips before she could answer him. The moment his lips was on hers, Tang Xin Lian¡¯s body shuddered and moved back by reflex. When she withdrew, he promptly pressed down harder, pursuing her sweet lips. Not letting her get away from the kiss, he didn¡¯t use force, but rather patiently guided her. Because of his sudden kiss, Tang Xin Lian became flustered, and continuously retreated until she reached the sofa. She couldn¡¯t move back any further but she wanted to escape. However, Zhong Zhen Dong already leaned his body and pressed down on her, making her trapped under his breath. ¡°No ¨C ¨C Stop!¡± She forcefully pushed him away, struggling to escape his embrace. She hid behind the sofa, keeping some distance between them. She gasped for air and shook her head at him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I can¡¯t.¡± ¡°Xin Lian ¨C -¡± ¡°Big brother Zhong, I¡¯m really grateful for the things you¡¯ve done for me today, but¡­ kindness is kindness, it shouldn¡¯t be confused with romance or love. I¡¯ll remember your kindness, but I¡¯m incapable of agreeing to be together with you. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong looked at her. He originally thought he would get a hold of his prey very quickly, but he didn¡¯t expect the little white rabbit to be more stubborn than he imagined. The lust in his eyes slowly vanished, and his reason was restored. He smiled at her. ¡°Okay, since you¡¯ve made your decision, I¡¯ll respect it.¡± He stood up and maintained his gentlemanly elegance, not allowing any expression of anger or embarrassment towards her rejection show. Before he left, he softly said, ¡°If you change your mind, give me a call. I¡¯ll wait for you.¡± He took out a business card and placed it on the table. Then he politely turned around and left. ¡°Wait.¡± She anxiously called out to him. Zhong Zhen Dong stopped and turned his head to face her. She looked embarrassed as she asked, ¡°That¡­ Tomorrow¡­ Cheng Cheng¡¯s check up¡­¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll come pick you up tomorrow so we can go to the hospital together.¡± Tang Xin Lian relaxed and said, ¡°Big brother Zhong, thank you. No matter what, I¡¯ll always remember your kindness. ¡°Get a good rest.¡± He tenderly said, and then he turned around to leave. After he exited the entrance, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s expression returned to a penetrating one. Kindness? He didn¡¯t want her to cherish his kindness, what he wanted was her person. It¡¯s gotten to this point, and the little white rabbit still wouldn¡¯t willingly submit. Unfortunately for her, his dictionary didn¡¯t have the words, ¡°give up.¡± He didn¡¯t believe he wouldn¡¯t be able to break her determination. He liked this woman. The more he couldn¡¯t get her, the more precious she was. Her rejection made his whole body boil with fighting spirit. ¡°It seems like it¡¯s time to use some tricks.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong used one of his hands to stroke his chin while he muttered, his lips formed into a smile. Walking out of the building, he sat in a cab that was parked on the curb. The cab driver was one of his subordinates. ¡°Where¡¯s that guy?¡± ¡°Our people are guarding him.¡± ¡°Very good, don¡¯t let him die. I want to see him.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The guy Zhong Zhen Dong referred to was Yuan Jun Hao. Not long after, another vehicle speedily arrived beside the cab, and Zhong Zhen Dong got off the cab and on the black van. He languidly sat on the seat as he looked at Yuan Jun Hao, who had a broken hand and a broken leg. Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s face was pale, and looking at Zhong Zhen Dong, he quickly begged for mercy. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c34 £¯(? ¡Á ?)£Ü ~ Enjoy! Chapter 34 ¡°Big brother, I won¡¯t dare do it again. Please spare me, I definitely won¡¯t ever touch big brother¡¯s woman again!¡± Yuan Jun Hao would have never dreamed that this man was more powerful than himself, so easily breaking his limbs. Right now, he regretted it to death, provoking a man that shouldn¡¯t be provoked. This man just languidly sat there, but his whole body emitted hostility, causing people to be terrified. Yuan Jun Hao could only beg Zhong Zhen Dong to spare his life. Zhong Zhen Dong crossed his legs and used one hand to support his cheek while he coldly watched Yuan Jun Hao with his obsidian eyes, making Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s whole body tremble in fear. ¡°I have something I need your help with.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s voice was light and gentle, not carrying any trace of anger. But this tranquil manner of speaking made Yuan Jun Hao scared enough that he wanted to cry. How could he endure Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s request. ¡°Big brother, I¡¯m willing to do whatever you say! As long as you spare my life, I¡¯ll do anything!¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing really, I just want you to continue harassing Tang Xin Lian.¡± Huh? Yuan Jun Hao was startled. He stayed dumbfounded for a while hearing these words. It was because he harassed Tang Xin Lian that this man broke his hand and leg, and now this man wanted him to continue harassing her? Zhong Zhen Dong didn¡¯t wait for his response and continued saying in an unhurried manner, ¡°But your limbs have already been broken by me, so it might be inconvenient. How about this? You¡¯ll use phone calls to harass her. This is your specialty, so you should know what to do right? You have to harass her until she¡¯s really scared, scared enough to want to call someone for help; find someone to protect her¡­ How to threaten her, you don¡¯t need me to teach you right?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong smiled. It looked gentle, but behind that elegant smile harbored evil intentions, causing Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s heart to tremble even more after he saw it and his body drenched in cold sweat. This man was even more sinister than him, even more capable of devising strategies, and it didn¡¯t even require him to do anything. He wanted Yuan Jun Hao to continue playing the villain while he waited for the woman to throw herself at him. Yuan Jun Hao couldn¡¯t say no. If he wanted to live, he couldn¡¯t disobey this man, so he agreed. Not only did he agree, he also surrendered to him like a dog to ensure his life. The next day, Zhong Zhen Dong arrived to pick up Tang Xin Lian as promised. She carried a bag as she went down the stairs, and she sat in the cab with Zhong Zhen Dong. Due to last night¡¯s rejection, she was worried that when they saw each other today, the atmosphere would be very awkward. But Zhong Zhen Dong was still talking and laughing with her like usual, like he wasn¡¯t affected by her rejection at all. This made her secretly relieved. The doctor personally received them, and was extremely polite with Zhong Zhen Dong. He also answered in detail all her questions, saying her son was fine, and as for the swollen cheek, they have already treated it with the best medicine. After a few days, the swelling should be gone. The three of them left the hospital and sat inside the cab. Tang Xin Lian hugged her son while her son told her that the doctor and nurses treated him very well. When they were doing the examination, they tried to make him smile so he wasn¡¯t afraid at all. Furthermore, before he went to bed, a nurse would keep him company and tell him stories. Tang Xin Lian saw her son¡¯s smiling face and felt pleased, but also very guilty towards Zhong Zhen Dong. A moment ago, a nurse came to let her know that the medical bills were already paid. She knew it had to be Zhong Zhen Dong who paid it. Returning to the apartment building, Tang Xin Lian and her son got off the car. Before leaving, she said to Zhong Zhen Dong who was still in the car, ¡°The medical expenses¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want you to return it.¡± He said. She stared blankly and then hurriedly said, ¡°No, I have to return this money to you.¡± He smiled, ¡°If you must return it, then return it with your body.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°Xin Lian, you know what I want. How about you think it over.¡± His eyes fixed on her. This was the first time she saw a blatant and intense burning desire from his gentle eyes. While she was dazed, the car drove away, and it wasn¡¯t until the car couldn¡¯t be seen anymore that a small hand tugged on her. ¡°Mom.¡± Tang Xin Lian¡¯s soul returned to her body and she saw her son rub his eyes, probably due to sleepiness. She quickly picked up her son and entered the apartment. Thinking back to when Zhong Zhen Dong left, that undisguised expression had caused her pulse to accelerate. To be honest, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s conditions were really good. He was handsome, and he treated her and her son well. Disregarding his lie that he was homosexual, he was a very gentle person, and it was because of his assistance that she could avoid harassment from other men. In addition, it was also thanks to him that she didn¡¯t suffer at the hands of Yuan Jun Hao. Objectively speaking, she owed him a lot. She didn¡¯t dislike Zhong Zhen Dong, but she only saw him as a friend. She was also really tired of men. Recalling Yuan Jun Hao, her heart once again tightened. In order to prevent Yuan Jun Hao from appearing at her doorstep, she couldn¡¯t live here anymore. She also couldn¡¯t work at the company anymore, so she resigned the next day. She switched to a new phone number and brought her son to live temporarily at an inexpensive hotel near the school. During the day, she sent her son to school, and after coming back, she began to look for a new place to work and a new place to live. She thought that by doing so, she could hide for a while, but who would have known that that same evening, she would receive a threatening phone call from Yuan Jun Hao. She dropped her cell phone in fright and shivered as she sat on the floor. She didn¡¯t know how Yuan Jun Hao found her new number, and she also didn¡¯t expect him to find the hotel she was staying at so quickly. She was so scared that she hurriedly left the next day, bringing her son to move eastward. After two days, she finally settled down but was startled again. Even though she had her cell phone turned off, a note containing threats was on her door, and although it wasn¡¯t signed, she recognized Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s handwriting. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c35 Ahh¡­ Everyone¡¯s hating Zhong Zhen Dong to a certain extent, and it¡¯s definitely warranted. At least the torture Xin Lian had to suffer alone with her son has finally ended¡­ (hopefully) Let¡¯s hope this is the start of Zhen Dong¡¯s redemption!! Chapter 35 She was caught in a nightmare once again. She didn¡¯t dare to leave her house, and when it was time to go to sleep, she¡¯d hold a baseball bat while staring at the door as she kept watch the whole night beside her sleeping son. No matter where she went, Yuan Jun Hao somehow always had a way to find her. He was like a shadow that relentlessly followed her. Within a month, her complexion started to darken, and dark circles formed under her eyes. From the continuous torment, she quickly stopped resembling a human, which caused Cheng Cheng to become afraid and cry. ¡°Mommy, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Cheng Cheng hugged his mother, his small face looking up at her. Tang Xin Lian looked down at her son. She saw tear stains on his face, and his pure eyes were filled with worry and fear. Her tears finally fell as she hugged her son. She cried as she said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, mom originally wanted to give you a stable and happy childhood, and raise you up properly, but now you¡¯re also subjected to fear along with me. We move to a different place everyday, you can¡¯t go to school, you can¡¯t eat well or sleep well¡­ Mom is really useless.¡± She cried and Cheng Cheng also began to cry. The both of them hugged each other while they cried for a long time. Tang Xin Lian couldn¡¯t help blaming God. Why was her luck so bad that she was doomed to be harassed by bad men, unable to avoid them? Thinking about this, she was reminded of Zhong Zhen Dong. Compared to other men, he was actually alright. Apart from pretending to be gay to get close to her, he didn¡¯t really do anything bad to her. Furthermore, he said he¡¯d protect her and her son¡­ Probably because she was scared by Yuan Jun Hao, she started thinking about the positive aspects of Zhong Zhen Dong. Even though she didn¡¯t love him, this man still treated her pretty well. He was very generous, so why not accept his offer? The most important thing was, she really couldn¡¯t let her son suffer hardships with her. She had enough of passing every day with this kind of anxiety and fear. She surrendered. As a result, she picked up the hotel¡¯s phone and dialed a number. At the other end of the line, a person quickly picked up. ¡°Hello.¡± It was Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s voice. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Xin Lian?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± ¡°Are you crying?¡± ¡°Big brother Zhong, save me¡­¡± After she finally showed her weakness, Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s steady voice came from the receiver. ¡°Where are you? I¡¯ll come pick you up.¡± Tang Xin Lian sniffled as she told him her address. Zhong Zhen Dong promised to leave immediately, and told her to obediently wait for him. After hanging up the phone, the corner of Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s mouth lifted into a smile. He had always known her whereabouts; from the moment she left her apartment, he had people follow her. In truth, letting the little white rabbit suffer from fear for that long also caused him to be very distressed, but in order to get her, he had to do this to force her to give in. After he got her back, he¡¯ll make it up to her. ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C Tang Xin Lian and her son followed Zhong Zhen Dong back to the North, thus concluding their life of hiding. Zhong Zhen Dong brought them to his hotel, where she slept very soundly until the afternoon of the following day. This slumber was like it made up for all the days she didn¡¯t have a good night¡¯s sleep. Opening her eyes, she saw Zhong Zhen Dong, who was laying down beside her and smiling at her. ¡°Finally awake, sleeping beauty?¡± He teasingly said. Waking up a little drowsy, she gradually became more clear-headed. The expression Zhong Zhen Dong watched her with was different from the past; there was an extra layer of fieriness and desire. She also discovered that she was using his arm as a pillow. Because she was so tired yesterday, she fell asleep as soon as she got on the bed. It was only now that she realized she slept in his bed and in his arms. He was also using an intimate tone while speaking to her. The atmosphere between them was already different. Tang Xin Lian understood that it was her that took the initiative to seek Zhong Zhen Dong for help, which meant that she had to accept his conditions and become his woman. Thinking of this, she felt embarrassed and somewhat uncertain of what to do. However, she still pretended to be calm while she asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Cheng Cheng?¡± ¡°I let someone send him to school already.¡± ¡°Did he eat breakfast? What about his uniform? And his school bag ¨C -¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I went to the apartment last night to get his uniform and school bag. He¡¯s also eaten a very rich breakfast, so he can neatly and without worry return to school. I even personally sent him to his classroom, greeted the teacher, and created a good reason so he won¡¯t be criticized by others for leaving for so long.¡± Hearing this, Tang Xin Lian felt her heart unclench and relax. She thought that because she was too tired, she didn¡¯t take care of certain matters, but Zhong Zhen Dong already took care of it, and even handled it very well. With him, she felt that every challenge could be easily solved, and every situation could be settled effortlessly. She had to admit that Zhong Zhen Dong was very reliable. At his side, her burdens were lifted. It was as if even if the sky fell down, he would be there to support it. He was capable of managing everything, which was also why she slept so soundly last night. ¡°Thank you.¡± She sincerely said. ¡°Besides ¡®thank you¡¯, what else?¡± She lifted her eyes and met his burning gaze. Her heart trembled. She knew what he meant, and her face reddened. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c36 £í£¨?¨R _ ¨Q?£©£í Sorry for the late update, had an essay due and this chapter was a little more lengthy. Spoiler alert which you can infer from my slightly NSFW (not safe for work) warning¡­ (Just a little bit of language and strong hints in the following chapter) Enjoy ! ©d(??¦Ø?)? Chapter 36 Actually, there was no point in continuing to blush. Since she already made her decision, she should follow through with it in good faith. She didn¡¯t want to receive someone¡¯s good will and return it with excuses, thereby preventing the other party from benefiting. Furthermore, Zhong Zhen Dong treated her and her son really well. He wasn¡¯t troublesome like other men, and he helped solve her problems as well. Becoming his woman, she definitely wouldn¡¯t lose out. Zhong Zhen Dong stared straight at her with unhidden, lust filled eyes. He was waiting for her to take the initiative to display some sincerity. Being watched by him, she shied away and uncomfortably lowered her eyes while also biting her lower lip. After a bit of hesitation, she brought her face closer to his and kissed him on the cheek. ¡°Only the cheek?¡± She glanced at him, her cheeks became redder. This time, she lightly kissed him on the lips. Although he was deliberately teasing her, trying to make her take the initiative, this moment of ¡°not hot yet not cold¡± caused him to be anxious to death. It was only lip-to-lip contact, but how could that satisfy his accumulated desire? He immediately took control. Supporting the back of her head, he pressed his lips against her delicious lips. He forced open her mouth and slid his fiery tongue in to attack her soft tongue. He passionately lured her, using his excellent techniques to kiss her. He slowly nibbled, and gradually besieged and plundered. Unless he was the one who wanted to quickly end it, he was in control most of the time. He didn¡¯t think that during his first time with her, he would unexpectedly get too comfortable and excited, causing him to discharge too quickly. This seriously ruined his gallant image. As a result of not being satisfied the first time, he quickly hardened again. In order to prove he didn¡¯t have a premature ejaculation, he specially prolonged the duration a bit during the second time he had her. Actually, he was thinking too much into it. His little white rabbit simply didn¡¯t care whether or not he lasted long. She only closed her eyes and coordinated with him, hoping it would pass quickly, like getting bitten. Because the little white rabbit already quit her job, after she sent the little rascal to school everyday, he had even more time to eat her and enjoy himself. Within these three days, he was like an insatiable demon starving to death. He only wanted to eat her. After he sufficiently quelled his lust, he gradually noticed something. Although the little white rabbit was cooperating with him, her reaction wasn¡¯t enthusiastic at all. Every time they finished, her face wasn¡¯t flushed with passion. Her indifference made him realize that she wasn¡¯t enjoying it. For her, it was just coordinating with a man to make love. ¡°I want to go rinse off.¡± She said. In addition, she reached out to lightly push him because he was still on top of her. Once he moved his body away, the little white rabbit immediately got off the bed, picked up the clothes from the floor to cover herself, and walked to the bathroom. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes followed her as she walked into the bathroom. For him, her taste was first-rate. Her body caused people to drown in ecstasy. The only problem was her response. Now that he thought back on it, he discovered that it seemed as if it was only him that felt pleasure. She always had her eyes closed and brows wrinkled, not making a sound. Not only that, but after they finished, she was also different from other women, who would¡¯ve wanted to continue being affectionate within the arms of the man, or to be coddled and bask in the residual afterglow of warmth. After they were done, she would always request to take a shower, like she was only fulfilling an obligation and just finishing a task. Zhong Zhen Dong reclined halfway on the bed and placed both his arms behind his head. A knot formed between his eyebrows as his eyes were fixed in the direction of the bathroom. Although he got her, he wasn¡¯t satisfied with just having her. Besides sating his lust, he wanted to see the appearance she would have with her body underneath his, burning with desire and unable to free herself from it. It suddenly occurred to him that the little white rabbit once said that men were the most troublesome animals in this world. She disliked men, and didn¡¯t plan on marrying in this lifetime. During that short period when they lived together, his charm didn¡¯t affect her at all. She¡¯d seen his strong, sexy body, and was still not interested. Now that he thought about it, the reason why the little white rabbit was disgusted with men was not only because of perverts harassing her but also because of the situation with Yuan Jun Hao. Perhaps this made her completely give up on men. How could it end this way? What he wanted was not just a beautiful body that was an empty shell; a person who was indifferent to his gentle caresses and kisses. It seemed like he had to properly instruct her from the beginning. Having thought to this point, his brows smoothed out and his lips hooked into an evil smile. In the bathroom, Tang Xin Lian was completely unaware of Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s current intentions. Every time they finished, she would just want to quickly wash off the sticky sweat on her body. The water flowed, pouring over her body. It washed away the sweat, but it couldn¡¯t wash away the love bites on her body. In these past two years, she didn¡¯t date nor have any relations with men. She only wanted to be a good mother, and live a simple, happy life with her son. When she made love with Zhong Zhen Dong, although she didn¡¯t reject it, she also didn¡¯t enjoy it. She considered this matter just a man one-sidedly being happy, while the woman only cooperated. If he was willing to take care of and protect her and her son, she was also willing to satisfy his desires in return. If she could go back to those average and peaceful days again, then this situation wasn¡¯t that bad. Furthermore, after the incident with Yuan Jun Hao, her son was glued to Zhong Zhen Dong. Every little boy worshipped heroes, and Cheng Cheng was no exception. In actuality, she didn¡¯t have that big of an appetite; she just wanted it to be ordinary and satisfactory. The door suddenly opened, causing her to jump in fright as Zhong Zhen Dong barged in. She cried out softly and hastily grabbed the big towel to cover herself. Zhong Zhen Dong held her wrist and tenderly, but forcefully, took away the big towel, throwing it into the basket on the side. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c37 Slightly NWFW ~ (Wondering if this is going to be a usual thing now lol) I thought it was pretty sweet chapter ???? Enjoy ! Chapter 37 ¡°I¡¯m showering right now, you¡­ you can¡¯t come in ¨C -¡° ¡°Why not? Let¡¯s shower together.¡± Not letting her have a chance to refuse, he very effortlessly held her waist with one hand, and held the shower-head with the other to rinse both their bodies. Although they¡¯ve already done it, the fact remained that she wasn¡¯t used to showering with another person, especially a male. ¡°I¡¯m already done showering, so you can take your time here.¡± She wanted to leave, but the hand at her waist pulled her back. ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard that a husband and wife showering together is a kind of hobby? It can enhance feelings for one another.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not your wife.¡± ¡°Originally who was it that requested to be a married couple? Calling me husband for so long, now you don¡¯t want to take responsibility? You should be punished. Yes, let¡¯s just punish you to take a shower.¡± Quibbling back and forth, he just wanted to help her bathe. Tang Xin Lian couldn¡¯t dissuade him, so she could only follow along. Still, she didn¡¯t know that helping her bathe was part of Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s plan to tantalize her, to try to spark her desire. Actually, in this aspect, he was a man who was an expert at controlling desires. He didn¡¯t permit her to be too apathetic, nor did he allow her to pretend. He knew that women put on a show in bed. They pretended to be subdued by letting out a fake moan, and feigned a quick release so it would make the male hurry up and finish, or they would use it as a pretext to curry favor with the man. Although he knew he was skilled, he never cared about whether the woman underneath him was pretending or not. But now that his partner was this little white rabbit, he cared about it. The more he thought about it, the more restless he became. How could the little white rabbit be so cold to him? He wasn¡¯t like those inferior men she met in her past. After they finished, she would want to rinse off. He wanted her to understand one thing, which was that he wasn¡¯t the same. He was Zhong Zhen Dong. His arm circled around her while his other hand pressed some body wash onto his palm. He started to apply it on her body, from her neck slowly downward, drawing small circles as he went. Rather than saying he was helping her apply soap, it would be better to say he was gently caressing and stroking her. At the beginning, she could still follow along with him, but when his hand suddenly touched the region between her legs, she cried out softly, hurriedly reaching out to block him. ¡°Don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Be obedient and let go.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not used to being washed by another person.¡± ¡°Habits can change.¡± His voice was tender as he smiled. Yet he very firmly, lightly bit her earlobe. ¡°Relax your body, I will very softly, very gently ¨C -¡° Under Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s arrangements, Tang Xin Lian and her son moved into a new house. This house was precisely the one Zhong Zhen Dong previously requested from Lin Yu Fan. The venue was situated in the most expensive district. When Tang Xin Lian and her son saw the new house, they were completely dumbstruck. Seeing the new house, Cheng Cheng yelled with excitement. Even though a house that was 200-square meters wasn¡¯t considered rare, but for them, it was still very extravagant. Cheng Cheng curiously ran around the house, exploring everywhere. Zhong Zhen Dong followed along beside the little white rabbit, smiling at her subtle expressions. ¡°This is your house?¡± She asked in awe. ¡°Yes.¡± He smiled. She looked at him blankly, like it was the first time she met him. ¡°You¡¯re very wealthy?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± He knew that her definition of ¡°wealthy¡± was different than his, but he wasn¡¯t going to let her know just how rich he was for fear of scaring her away. After she was finished being stunned, her face involuntarily became gloomy as she gave him a look. ¡°So it turns out I was blind and failed to recognize someone so outstanding. The person I hired is a millionaire, and I overestimated myself in wanting to pay that person a salary.¡± Her soft ridicule amused him. He raised her hand, and with their fingers intertwined, kissed it. ¡°You look really cute when you¡¯re holding a grudge. It¡¯s okay, you have plenty of opportunities to take revenge against me.¡± Revenge? As if she wanted that. If that moment came, the person who would lose would definitely be her. Even up until now, she was still aching down below. Every night, this man would demand and not know the limits. She never knew he had such a big appetite. The more she interacted with this man, the more she discovered he was different than how she pictured. The first time she met him, she thought he was a gentle, refined man with manners. The conclusion was that he pretended to be gay and deceived her. When she considered him a pervert that harbored unlawful thoughts towards her, he saved her and her son from the clutches of Yuan Jun Hao and treated her lovingly. Now that she¡¯s with him, she found out that he wasn¡¯t the typical office worker, but rather a very wealthy millionaire. Although he was clearly like a gentleman, but when it came to sex, he enjoyed it and never tired of it. Furthermore, he had lots of sinister ideas. ¡°What other secrets do you have that I don¡¯t know about?¡± She half jokingly asked. He softly whispered next to her ear, ¡°There¡¯s still a lot. I¡¯ll let you know tonight after getting in bed.¡± He deliberately added a heavy, ambiguous tone. Once she thought of his activeness in bed, her face reddened. She rolled her eyes. That¡¯s right, there was something that stayed the same, his smooth talk. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c38 Chapter 38 With a new home, Tang Xin Lian and her son were happy. This residential building was very well guarded, so they didn¡¯t have to worry about someone breaking in. This 200-square meter mansion that had 4 rooms, had everything someone needed. The furniture was already placed, and the only thing necessary was to move in some clothes. Zhong Zhen Dong suggested letting Cheng Cheng transfer to the school in this neighborhood because it was nearby. Tang Xin Lian already decided early on to let her son transfer schools, and after listening to his suggestion, she consented without the slightest hesitation. In addition, Zhong Zhen Dong gave her a credit card for her use, and also arranged a personal chauffeur for her. With a chauffeur, she didn¡¯t have to ride a bus or subway when she left the house. The mother and son pair began their new life. This morning, she came back carrying a bag of fresh vegetables and meat, which she just purchased from the food market. She placed the bag on the dining table and was just about to sort it out when a person approached from behind her and stuck to her body. Two familiar hands embraced her waist. ¡°Where¡¯d you go?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s chin rested on her shoulder, his voice husky from having just woken up. ¡°To buy groceries.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t this neighborhood have a supermarket? Why tire yourself out and go all the way to a conventional supermarket?¡± ¡°That supermarket is too expensive.¡± ¡°What are you afraid of? I¡¯ll pay for it.¡± ¡°I know you¡¯re magnanimous, but if we can save in some areas, then we should save a little. Moreover, conventional supermarkets have fresher groceries and a larger variety ¨C -¡± She looked distracted for a moment, and then turned to ask him, ¡°How did you know I went to a conventional marketplace?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that easy? The groceries you bought aren¡¯t packaged with the supermarket logo. Only conventional supermarkets use these kinds of plastic bags.¡± So it was like that. She didn¡¯t think he would pay attention to these small details. ¡°I got you a driver, why didn¡¯t you take the car?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not used to it. It¡¯s just buying some groceries, having another person carry it is strange.¡± After all, she wasn¡¯t an upper-class woman. She was accustomed to a simple life, and wanted to keep her habit of walking to the supermarket alone. ¡°This won¡¯t do, letting you leave the house alone. What if you ran into a pervert? Next time, take the car okay?¡± Although his tone was gentle, it contained a trace of aggressiveness. Ever since she stayed at his house, she felt his desires for her had become stronger. Not only did he like to help her shower, he also cared about where she went and what she did. ¡°Do you have a tendency to be controlling?¡± She looked at him suspiciously. He immediately smiled to reassure her, and even acted a little coquettishly towards her. ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much, I¡¯m just worried about you, afraid you¡¯ll get bullied by someone again.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already moved away from the old neighborhood, and I also don¡¯t have a job to go to. Staying home everyday in this high-class house, it¡¯s very difficult to see neighbors. Who would bully me? It¡¯s good enough if you don¡¯t bully me.¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t bully you, who would I bully?¡± He deviously said next to her ear, both hands misbehavedly fondling her body, even reaching underneath her clothes. ¡°Don¡¯t be like this, I¡¯m busy.¡± She softly reprimanded as she swatted his hand away and continued to tidy up the ingredients. But someone was unwilling to give up, and used both his hands to climb up her body like a caterpillar. His mouth also moved closer to suck and nip her neck, forcing her to turn her body around so she could reach out to stop his lips. She snapped, ¡°Don¡¯t mess around, this is the kitchen.¡± ¡°You know, doing it in the kitchen also has a special kind of appeal.¡± Alarm bells rang in her heart. It couldn¡¯t be that he could also be in heat while in the kitchen? ¡°Are you okay? I didn¡¯t expose my chest or my leg, just came back from buying groceries. I look as disheveled as a servant, and you can still eat? Let¡¯s not talk about the bathroom!¡± She protested. ¡°Humph. I served you so well last time in the bathroom. You obviously reached your peak, but from then on, you bite the hand that fed and locked yourself in the bathroom while you take a shower, even using a cabinet to block the door.¡± After he successfully tantalized her, he thought the little white rabbit would definitely like it. But her response was to never be in the bathroom alone with him. ¡°You know I block the door with the cabinet, so don¡¯t use your devious mind to unlock it.¡± She panted with rage as she glared at him. Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s expression quickly turned downcast, his eyes ladened with grief as he looked at her. He gently removed her hand that covered his mouth and dejectedly said, ¡°Do you not like me touching you?¡± ¡°I¡­ That¡¯s not what I mean¡­¡± ¡°Then what do you mean?¡± Looking at his wounded expression from having been rejected, it looked like his male pride had suffered a large blow, which caused her to become softhearted. The thing she couldn¡¯t bear to see the most in the world was other people feeling hurt. ¡°I¡¯m just¡­ a little more conservative towards these things. If it must be done, then it has to be done at night with the lights closed, or else¡­ I¡¯ll feel embarrassed.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s like that. Silly, lovemaking is a kind of interest, you don¡¯t need to feel embarrassed. It¡¯s like a spice in life. Just like eating, sometimes an intense, lavish meal is needed after getting accustomed to light, home cooked meals.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too barbaric¡­¡± She said, as she nibbled her lip. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c39 Went rock climbing for the first time and now I¡¯m so sore T~TChapter 39 He suddenly laughed without restraint, causing her to glare at him. ¡°What are you laughing at?¡± ¡°I¡¯m laughing because you know too little about sex, this isn¡¯t even considered lewd.¡± Genuine obscenity was beast-like and without moral limits, it was completely beyond most people¡¯s imaginations. It was a different world that permeated money, power, and violence. He¡¯s seen it before. He suddenly lifted her, which startled her. While she was confused about what he was doing, he already placed her on top of the kitchen island. ¡°What are you doing?¡± She nervously asked. ¡°You¡¯ve never met a good partner, but meeting me can be considered lucky. I¡¯ll teach you, let you enjoy the real pleasure of intimacy between couples, until you become addicted and fall in love with this type of feeling.¡± ¡°Ah ¨C ¨C I don¡¯t want to ¨C ¨C Don¡¯t be like this ¨C -¡° She panicked; he really wanted to have her in the kitchen? In regards to this high-class kitchen island, it must¡¯ve cost over a million dollars. She originally could only see it in Western food programs, and the part of her that liked cooking often dreamed of having this big a kitchen of her own. She didn¡¯t think that one day, she would be the food that a man placed on top of the table. Her wrists were held firmly by him with one hand, and set above her head. His body pressed down on her while his other hand was on her thigh, moving upwards and pushing her skirt higher. ¡°Relax yourself, don¡¯t treat sex as a sin. Trust me, give yourself to me, I promise you¡¯ll feel good, come¡­¡± His bewitching voice was very alluring, carrying a gentle hypnotic affect. ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C ¨C Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s desire for her was like eating three meals a day. He wanted it in the morning and at night. In the morning, he¡¯d watch her like a wolf watching a little white rabbit. Yes, he really treated her as if she was a little white rabbit. He always said, ¡°You¡¯re my exclusive little white rabbit.¡± Even when it was bedtime, in the midst of the darkness, she could see Zhong Zhen Dong staring at her with a burning glint. This man¡¯s appetite was really too big, and he had a lot of tricks; this was undeniable. She would reach a state of extreme bliss every time, as he let her experience the true taste of sex. She was a person who was slow at warming up to people, but under his training, she became more and more sensitive, more and more lascivious. Every time she recalled those moments, Tang Xin Lian struggled between desire and sin. Her personality was conservative, but her body didn¡¯t listen to her and was always unable to escape his teasing. This man wanted her anytime and anywhere; bathroom, kitchen, living room, balcony, even in the car. If this continued, she would be eaten by him until not even her bones were left. He persuaded her every time. Although he said he wouldn¡¯t force her, he would kiss her until she was disoriented, and then take advantage of her. Her lower body continuously ached without getting better. Even laborers had vacation days! But her protests were unsuccessful, so she could only stick to her son and use him as a shield. For a few nights, she slept with her son, which prevented Zhong Zhen Dong from touching her. She didn¡¯t know that the reason he didn¡¯t touch her, was because he was willing to let her off. He felt bad that the little white rabbit had dark circles under her eyes, and that her complexion was bleak too. He didn¡¯t want to deplete the little white rabbit, so he resolved to temporarily release her and let her mend her body; because it was only when fattened that one came to slaughter. Additionally, he was also busy and needed to be alone in a room to chat with others. It had to do with what Lin Yu Fan asked him to do last time, so he had to get in touch with a few people to explain some matters. Seeing Zhong Zhen Dong preoccupied with something else, she finally let out a breath of relief. Although she had food, a place to stay, and didn¡¯t have to worry about not having enough money, Tang Xin Lian still wanted to find a new job. Didn¡¯t the experts on television always advise women to be independent economically? So even though Zhong Zhen Dong was wealthy, she didn¡¯t want to rely on him her whole life. She didn¡¯t plan on informing Zhong Zhen Dong that she was looking for a job because according to her intuition, he would definitely oppose it, so she could only do it in private. As she was looking for a job, she received a call from her previous landlord, telling her that she forgot some things at the apartment and to come get it when she had time. She was already outside, but she hesitated over whether or not she should go back to her old apartment alone. She was reminded that she couldn¡¯t always depend on Zhong Zhen Dong for everything. Moreover, it was broad daylight, so she should be safe. That¡¯s why she decided to take a bus there. The items the landlord gave her were a pair of glasses and something metal. These things were unfamiliar to her, and when she was thinking if it belonged to Zhong Zhen Dong, the landlord curiously asked, ¡°Is your husband a private investigator?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± She was dumbfounded. ¡°I know, if he isn¡¯t a private investigator, then he should be in this type of science and technology field. I am also a professional. In the past, I ran a shop. I¡¯ve seen this kind of monitoring equipment before.¡± Tang Xin Lian was completely shocked. ¡°Monitoring equipment? This isn¡¯t a pair of glasses?¡± ¡°Yes, the lenses of these glasses are cameras, and this small metal is a receiver.¡± Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c40 Sorry I slacked over this weekend!! (???¦ä???) Tang Xin Lian¡¯s suspicions are rising!! and there¡¯s the reappearance of many characters! Enjoy!! ~ Chapter 40 After hearing this, a storm brewed in Tang Xin Lian¡¯s heart. On the surface however, she was calm as she listened to the landlord lady talk incessantly about how these security cameras were extremely advanced. Tang Xin Lian felt her heart beat frantically. How did these things end up in her apartment? Who would install a surveillance camera in her home? She carefully looked over the details. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that she had seen these eyeglasses before¡­ Seeing that Tang Xin Lian¡¯s complexion wasn¡¯t good, the landlord became aware of the situation and kindly advised, ¡°You guys have to be careful. Could it be a stranger installed it?¡± Tang Xin Lian thought about Yuan Jun Hao, but then she felt it wasn¡¯t right. Yuan Jun Hao didn¡¯t have these eyeglasses on that day, so who could it be? Her mind suddenly flashed Lin Yu Fan¡¯s figure. That¡¯s right! That guy always had these glasses on when he visited her. He was Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s friend, but could it be possible that¡­ Tang Xin Lian¡¯s heart palpitated as she started to feel restless. After she thanked the landlord lady, Tang Xin Lian put the eyeglasses into her bag and bid farewell to the landlord. She walked away from the apartment building with a heavy heart. As the elevator doors opened, the man inside saw her and immediately paled. He stepped back two steps but then exited the elevator, avoiding her like she was a ghost. She couldn¡¯t help thinking it was strange. This guy was Mr. Zhang, who used to always like harassing her, frequently stopping her for a conversation or finding an excuse to get close to her. She didn¡¯t understand why when he saw her, it was like he saw an evil monster. ¡°What happened to you?¡± Mr. Zhang quickly put up his hands. ¡°I didn¡¯t bother you at all, so please don¡¯t cause trouble for me. Get away from me, don¡¯t come closer!¡± ¡°Cause trouble for you? Why would I?¡± She became suspicious. She¡¯d always been a friendly neighbor and never harmed others. ¡°I can¡¯t be within 5 meters of you, or else that person will make me die miserably.¡± After Mr. Zhang finished speaking, he quickly turned around and fled. Tang Xin Lian immediately chased after him and grabbed the corner of his jacket. ¡°Wait, explain it more clearly. Who will make you die miserably?¡± ¡°Wahh ¨C ¨C Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Mr. Zhang¡¯s intense fear caused her to quickly let go. ¡°S¡­Sorry.¡± She apologized, even though she didn¡¯t know what she did to stir him up. Just as she finished apologizing, Mr. Zhang had already run away to his room, leaving Tang Xin Lin flabbergasted. The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she became. First there was a security camera found in her house, and then there was Mr. Zhang¡¯s abnormal fear towards her. These matters made her feel extremely uneasy. As she was walking out of the apartment building, a person politely greeted her. ¡°Hello.¡± Tang Xin Lian turned around to see the security guard talking to her. She also courteously greeted him in return and wanted to leave, but before she did, she thought of something and turned around. ¡°Excuse me, why did the previous security guard resign?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not too sure, are you looking for him? Do you want me to take you to the company to ask?¡± She thought for a moment and then shook her head. ¡°No need, I was just randomly asking. Thank you.¡± As she walked away, she thought back to the leering security guard and how not long after Zhong Zhen Dong arrived, the guard suddenly quit. But so what? She couldn¡¯t help but shake her head and laugh at herself for thinking too much. How could she think that the guard¡¯s retirement had something to do with Zhong Zhen Dong? She walked passed the park and towards the main road. Halfway there, a person abruptly came out from behind a tree to block her way. Once she saw the other party, Tang Xin Lian was scared witless, because the person in front of her was Yuan Jun Hao. However, she was stunned. The Yuan Jun Hao currently in front of her was almost unrecognizable. His right hand was fastened in a sling hanging from his neck, and his right foot was in a cast. He also had a single crutch supporting him. There were bags under his eyes and his beard hadn¡¯t been shaven in days. He looked extremely worn out, as if there was some kind of accident. It had only been a while since she last saw him and he had become like this. ¡°What do you want?¡± She calmly asked. Against her expectations, Yuan Jun Hao suddenly knelt down, but because one of his legs was in a cast, his kneeling was crooked. However, his entire action nevertheless startled her. ¡°What are you doing?!¡± She hurriedly retreated a few steps as she stared at him in astonishment. ¡°Xin Lian, I¡¯m sorry, I was wrong. In the past, I treated you badly. I beat you, threatened you, and tormented you. I deserve to die! But that was because I really loved you. Can you forgive me?¡± Tang Xin Lian was shocked and speechless. She couldn¡¯t believe that the immoral Yuan Jun Hao would kneel and beg for forgiveness. She suddenly recalled Mr. Zhang¡¯s reaction and how he was similarly scared of her. And adding to that, how the security guard resigned, it was all very unusual. ¡°Why are you apologizing to me? In the past, you never apologized. Why are you so afraid?¡± This wasn¡¯t like the previous Yuan Jun Hao. Everything that happened today was too weird. She felt that she had to figure it out, so she endured the impulse to run away. Maybe Yuan Jun Hao could give her the answer. Yuan Jun Hao raised his head, his eyes filled with pain and dread. ¡°Xin Lian, I know I did a lot of things wrong in the past, causing you to be scared and therefore hid from me for so long, but let me tell you, your man is even scarier. He broke my hand and leg, causing me to lose my job and my house. He also had people threaten me so I would intimidate you over the phone. He used me to deceive you. Xin Lian, you have to be careful.¡± Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c41 One more chapter to go !! ???? Chapter 41 ¡°Wait, you said my man? Whom are you referring to?¡± She couldn¡¯t believe her ears, and suspected that this was a misunderstanding. The person Yuan Jun Hao was talking about couldn¡¯t be Zhong Zhen Dong right? It was possible that it was someone else¡­ ¡°It¡¯s that man who claimed to be your husband.¡± ¡°You¡¯re lying, I don¡¯t believe you.¡± ¡°I know you don¡¯t believe it, but Xin Lian, from the beginning, it¡¯s been me who let you down. If it was me who did the bad things, I would admit it, but if it¡¯s something I didn¡¯t do, I also wouldn¡¯t accuse people wrongly. Towards the end, it was him that forced me to threaten you. I think he did this so you would cry to him for help. If it were me, I would also do it this way. Xin Lian, in regards to this matter, I can swear my life on it. If I¡¯m lying to you, then let a car run me over!¡± Yuan Jun Hao said it resolutely and decisively, giving his oath without the slightest hesitation. Even if Tang Xin Lian didn¡¯t believe him, she understood that Yuan Jun Hao was a selfish person who would never swear using his life unless it was true. She stared blankly at the kneeling man, not believing her own ears. Zhong Zhen Dong was capable of breaking the limbs of a Taekwondo master? If Yuan Jun Hao wasn¡¯t lying, then the person who was lying was ¨C ¨C She didn¡¯t want to continue this line of thought because Yuan Jun Hao was right about one thing, she indeed couldn¡¯t endure Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s threats over the phone, and therefore asked Zhong Zhen Dong for help. Yuan Jun Hao also said that the threatening phone calls were because of Zhong Zhen Dong. Thinking up to this point, she felt a cold chill creep upwards from her toes. She also thought about how the security guard quit his job, and the frightened Mr. Zhang¡­ Could it be she was blind-sighted once again, provoking a person who shouldn¡¯t be provoked? The gentle Zhong Zhen Dong was capable of seriously injuring Yuan Jun Hao. Didn¡¯t that mean he was more powerful than Yuan Jun Hao? Could it be that in front of her, he was pretending all along? She ran as she left the park. Yuan Jun Hao¡¯s begging expression had scared her. If Yuan Jun Hao was that scared, then how could a weak woman like her not be scared? She prayed she guessed wrong and hoped this was all a mistake. She already suffered enough due to Yuan Jun Hao, she couldn¡¯t bear it if there was another two-faced person beside her. While she was scared and all alone, someone silently approached her and embraced her. ¡°My little white rabbit, what are you thinking about?¡± A familiar, enchanting voice sounded near her ear. It was the usual sweet speech and honeyed words coming from Zhong Zhen Dong. Tang Xin Lian¡¯s whole body became rigid. Currently, the person she didn¡¯t want to see the most was Zhong Zhen Dong, because she still hadn¡¯t mentally prepared herself. She was afraid that he would sense her strangeness. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why do you look like you¡¯re frightened?¡± ¡°Do¡­Do I?¡± ¡°You¡¯re trembling? Why is your hand so cold? Your smile also looks forced. Come, tell me what made you scared.¡± His brows furrowed. He hugged her tighter and pressed her closely against his chest. For Tang Xin Lian, this hug right now was undoubtedly like a scary cage, but she told herself she couldn¡¯t be frantic, she had to be calm. Even though she was extremely afraid, she had to remain strong for her son. She suddenly had a bright idea. Since she couldn¡¯t hide it from him, she should just play along. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m scared¡­ I originally didn¡¯t want to let you worry¡­¡± ¡°Silly, I told you I¡¯d protect you, so tell me what¡¯s making you scared.¡± Probably because she ran into so many bad men, she acquired a set of skills and perfected her responses. ¡°While I was coming back, I saw a car crash¡­¡± Hearing this, Zhong Zhen Dong was silent for a moment, and then bursted into laughter. She angrily said, ¡°Don¡¯t laugh, it was really scary. That person lost a lot of blood.¡± ¡°Okay okay, I know it¡¯s very scary, my poor, innocent, little baby.¡± It looked like he was satisfied, so she secretly rejoiced. ¡°I¡¯m fine, it¡¯s just that the image was too shocking, and I¡¯m afraid of blood.¡± ¡°Who told you to not take the chauffeur when you went out? Didn¡¯t I tell you to ask the driver to take you to places if you want to go out?¡± Tang Xin Lian had a scary thought. He even knew she didn¡¯t take the chauffeur, could it be that the driver was his spy, reporting back to Zhong Zhen Dong her daily whereabouts? ¡°I won¡¯t do it again. Next time, I¡¯ll listen to you and let the chauffeur drive me.¡± ¡°Now you¡¯re being obedient. Oh, that¡¯s right, where did you go today?¡± Her heart skipped a beat as she decided to test him. ¡°I went back to my previous apartment.¡± ¡°Why¡¯d you go back?¡± ¡°The landlord lady told me you forgot something, so I went to help you get it.¡± When she said those words, she had her head down to prevent him from suspecting something was wrong. Hunting for a Delicious Wife (Before) c42 (end) Finally finished Book 1 !!! (?^¥î^)?*:??? I¡¯d like to thank everyone for their support ? Now that it¡¯s finished, I plan on taking a week or so break first before continuing on with Book 2. (However, if anyone else decides to translate the 2nd book, please give me a heads up so I know beforehand.) On a side note, it seems Xin Lian isn¡¯t as naive as we thought her to be! ???? Enjoy !! Chapter 42 ¡°There was no need to trouble yourself in going there. So what was it?¡± She took out the pair of glasses from her bag, but kept the ear-piece receivers hidden from him. ¡°Here, is this yours? I¡¯ve never seen you wear it before, and was thinking if there was a mistake?¡± Zhong Zhen Dong saw the glasses and raised his eyebrows. He remembered something, and then very naturally took it and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s mine.¡± Tang Xin Lian still had her head down, but was still shaken because of his words. He said it was his! He didn¡¯t deny it! This was obviously left behind by some other man, but he said it was his. This meant that he had someone place the security camera in her apartment¡­ He was monitoring her? ¡°There was only this pair of glasses? Is there anything else?¡± ¡°No¡­ I¡¯m tired, I want to go rest.¡± Zhong Zhen Dong figured the receivers were probably lost, so he didn¡¯t pay any attention to it. ¡°My little darling was startled today, come, let me properly give you some love.¡± His so-called ¡®love¡¯ was kissing her, but she was unable to accept it right now. She had successfully kept him in the dark, not letting him see anything unusual, but that didn¡¯t mean she could keep it hidden forever. Once he found out, she wouldn¡¯t be able to escape, thus, she hurriedly buried her face in his chest. ¡°I want to drink tofu-egg drop soup, can you go make it for me?¡± She rarely acted spoiled, so her request caused Zhong Zhen Dong¡¯s eyes to shine. Ever since the little white rabbit followed him, he¡¯d never seen her act like a spoiled child. In many of the situations, he had to coax, kidnap, and lie, to make her do something. For example, moving into a new house, and letting the little rascal transfer schools. Even though they were intimate, she never changed. In most cases, she wanted to rely on herself. Could it be that she didn¡¯t know he already knew about her secretly looking for a job? Her acting spoiled meant that she¡¯d become more dependent on him, so he naturally didn¡¯t refuse. Moreover, making egg drop soup was a simple matter. Even though his cooking skills weren¡¯t on par with other people, it wasn¡¯t so hard, so he consented to the request. Taking advantage of him going to the kitchen to prepare the soup, she seized the chance to separate herself from his embrace and went to the bathroom to wash her face. Taking a deep breath, she started to mentally prepare herself. After Zhong Zhen Dong finished making the soup, she obediently sat in the dining room, clasped the bowl, and lowered her head to slowly drink it. Zhong Zhen Dong hugged her and sighed. ¡°Why are you so timid? I won¡¯t be here the next few days, so what are you going to do all alone?¡± Hearing this, it seemed like he was going far away. Her heart was overjoyed as she carefully lowered her head. ¡°It would be strange if I wasn¡¯t startled after seeing someone die right in front of me¡­ I¡¯m tired. I want to go rest. Maybe after a nap, I¡¯ll be more lively.¡± Because she didn¡¯t seem lively the whole time and looked like she needed the rest, Zhong Zhen Dong gave up the idea of eating her and stopped touching her. This caused her to rejoice at having escaped a calamity. After that, he really did have plans to leave the country. He told her he had to board a plane tomorrow. She buried her face into his chest to conceal her happiness, and proceeded to tell him that he had to take care of himself so she wouldn¡¯t worry. This soft tone she used made him feel really happy. At night, she deliberately stuck to her son. As long as she was sleeping with her son, Zhong Zhen Dong was unlikely to touch her. Luckily, he didn¡¯t prevent her from doing so, and only looked at her with a gloomy expression. ¡°I¡¯m leaving tomorrow, aren¡¯t you going to sleep with your husband?¡± She didn¡¯t dare refuse his request, so she could only pretend to happily say, ¡°Then how about the three of us sleep together?¡± Like she expected, this suggestion caused his interest to dwindle. In the end, he declined, but she still couldn¡¯t fall asleep. Her brain was thinking of ways to run away. Enduring until the next day, she pretended to be reluctant to part with him. After Zhong Zhen Dong left, she continued pretending because she didn¡¯t know if there were any surveillance cameras in the house. Just in case, she had to be cautious and vigilant. She suspected the chauffeur Zhong Zhen Dong left behind was there to monitor her, so she casually sat in the car with her son to go to school. As usual, she let the driver take her to buy groceries as well. On Saturday, she helped her son prepare a simple luggage and asked the driver to take them to a classmate¡¯s house. She said that she arranged with the classmate¡¯s family to attend a 2-day, 1-night vacation. She then asked the driver to pick them up on Monday. The driver didn¡¯t suspect anything, and after watching the mother and son arrive at the door, he left. After waiting for the chauffeur to leave, Tang Xin Lian immediately grabbed her son and called a cab to go straight to the airport. She bought the tickets and they got on a plane, escaping to America ¨C ¨C