She had seen her before, a well-known female movie star, with a melon seed-shaped face and large eyes, exactly the type Summer Xi most appreciated. How quickly, before he had even resolved the situation with Lan Zhenyun, another popular female star appeared, his love life always colorful, leaving no room for her intervention. It had never been… “…She, actually not…” On this crisp and comfortable autumn day, Bo Chenghai inexplicably broke out in a cold sweat. Summer Xi had countless women around him, coming and going, and if the truth were to be explained, she might not even believe it! “Forget it, I don’t want to ask, you don’t need to worry, I’m very clear about the rules between us,” Xinluo took in his stiff expression, saying with a stubborn look: “I won’t be too surprised.” “Xinluo—” The facts were not what she thought… but that’s a long story! “…” Unable to help but glance again at the luxurious hotel building: Xinluo remained silent, as maintaining a calm appearance had already exhausted her. “Xiao Hai, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first.” Taking a light breath, Xinluo brushed past him. “CEO… Xi,” after changing his words under a sharp gaze, Bo Chenghai sat down by the bar, first ordering a martini for himself. “You won’t believe who I just met?” “Who did you meet?”
“Guess! It’s quite challenging!” “…Chairman Wang? Supervisor Chen?” Seeing Bai Chenhai continuously shaking his head, Xia’er Xi raised her eyebrows with great interest, “You tell me! If I can’t guess, did you run into someone’s mistress again?” “You’re half right, strictly speaking, it is a mistress.” “You’re really something, running into mistresses wherever you go.” “Hmm, and this mistress is actually yours.” Bai Chenhai replied coolly, nodding firmly. “What nonsense are you talking about? I don’t have a mistress!” Frowning, Xia’er Xi rebuked. “The only one you’ve never been willing to make public!” “Who exactly did you meet?” He had only one girlfriend who wasn’t publicly known – and it was at her own request! “I met the talented Qi.” Slowly, Bai Chenhai turned back with a watching-the-show expression. “…” In an instant, Xia’er Xi’s expression became rigidly stiff. “Here?” “What’s wrong with here?” “This is a hotel.” He stated coldly. Why would a single woman come here for no reason? “But you’re here too!” Bai Chenhai raised an eyebrow. “I’m here on business, don’t mix things up.” “Maybe she’s here on business too, with her general manager…” “General manager? Gao Yizhe?”
“Hearing these three words, Xia Er Xi’s face turned even more gloomy and unsightly. The appearance of Gao Yi Zhe and Xin Luo looking like a perfect couple was still deeply and uncomfortably etched in Xia Er Xi’s heart. Now they’re actually entering the restaurant together? ‘Stop it,’ seeing him truly change his expression, Bai Cheng Hai finally decided to tell the truth, lest he become the headline victim of the social news. ‘I just ran into her across the street. She saw you and Xiao Wan enter together.’ ‘Me and Xiao Wan?’ How coincidental! ‘Yes, she looked very open-minded and didn’t even give me a chance to explain,’ Bai Cheng Hai looked helpless. He wanted to speak up for Xia Er Xi, but she didn’t want to listen. ‘I know, she has always been open-minded,’ his black eyes narrowing slightly, Xia Er Xi’s tone couldn’t help but be sarcastic. When was she not open-minded? ‘This is not good.’ Giving him a cold glance, Xia Er Xi snorted lightly. He naturally knew it wasn’t good, but who was the real culprit? ‘By the way, where’s Xiao Wan?’ Bai Cheng Hai asked, casually taking the Martini handed over by the bartender. ‘Went u
」 Not knowing whether he was angry because of being misunderstood or unhappy because of Xinluo’s indifferent attitude, Xia’erxi felt a stuffy feeling in his chest that was very uncomfortable. 「How would I know I would be seen by Xinluo? This is not my fault, but speaking of which…」 Bai Chenghai suddenly turned back and gave him a heavy blow. 「It’s you who made Xinluo feel distrustful! 」 Whispers from 《The CEO Wants to Play a Game》 Chapter Four
Not knowing how many times the phone had rung, Xinluo decided to completely ignore and not listen. She curled up on the sofa hugging a cushion, letting her mind go blank.
She hadn’t sorted out her emotions yet, so she didn’t want to hear Xia’erxi’s voice right now. She was afraid that the first sentence would ask whether that woman was his new love again. Because she didn’t want to be a jealous woman, she chose to avoid.
The tormenting phone ring finally stopped: Xinluo breathed a sigh of relief, but just as she was about to get up and pour water, the doorbell rang urgently.
「Who is it? 」Xinluo looked out through the peephole and unexpectedly saw Xia’erxi with a grim expression.
「X-Xierxi? 」She was startled.
「Open the door. 」He communicated through lip movements.
Of course, he had a key, but he didn’t want to make it seem like a thief breaking in. He was still polite enough to inform the lady of the house—— if she didn’t want to open the door, he could also take care of it himself.
Stunned and at a loss: Xinluo didn’t know whether to open or not, staring at him through the thin door.
Not opening… he has his own key, and when the time comes, the scene would be even more awkward; if opened, she herself is not
」She corrected. “I think there’s some misunderstanding.” It was his woman who was his woman, and if she wasn’t his woman, he wouldn’t voluntarily take on the trouble of acknowledging her – this was his personal principle. “I have no misunderstanding, and you don’t need to specially explain anything to me,” Xinluo’s expression was as calm as his. “We already agreed long ago.” “Can we not talk about what we’ve said before?” Frowning, Xia’erxi forcefully suppressed the anger rising in his heart. “I really want to be with you…” “Didn’t I say you don’t need to explain anything?” She cut him off somewhat rudely: Xinluo took a light breath. “You know our relationship best, it’s unconstrained.”
His unintentional gentleness now would only hurt her more – didn’t he understand? In any case, so many years had passed, and she had long since learned how to adjust herself. A vein at his temple burst instantly, and Xia’erxi suspected he would only understand what she was thinking if he split open her head! He had never understood her! “You refuse to make our relationship public, yet it’s also unconstrained – what exactly is our relationship?” This was a question usually asked by women, but provoked by her, he actually asked it. Who exactly couldn’t see the light? “…Our relationship…” She stammered for a long time: Xinluo finally squeezed the words out from between her teeth. “Aren’t I your underground lover? The mistress people talk about.
