Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Wait for Her to Divorce Before Bringing Her Home

The charity dinner ended, and it was already past eleven at night.

As soon as Ji Tingyang got home, he went straight to Lin Xu’s bedroom.

He lingered anxiously at the door for a long time, his hand raising then lowering repeatedly, unable to muster the courage to knock.

What if his mother really wasn’t at home, had actually gone to the charity dinner?

Perhaps it was better to pretend to know nothing…

Ji Tingyang turned to leave, but just then, the bedroom door opened from the inside.

Wearing pajamas, Lin Xu came out of the bedroom. Seeing him, a flicker of surprise passed through her eyes. “Why are you standing here? I heard footsteps at the door and thought a thief had broken in.”

Seeing her, Ji Tingyang’s inner turmoil finally dissipated.

His mother was really at home.

His eyes darted around, stammering, “I, I just came back. I have something to tell you but was worried you were asleep. Knocking might wake you…”@@novelbin@@

“What is it?” Lin Xu asked.

“I saw a beautiful bracelet at the charity auction tonight and bought it,” Ji Tingyang hurriedly handed her the bag he was holding.

At the venue, the women were all raising their bids to compete. Ji Tingyang initially had no interest, but then he thought of Lin Xu, imagined how happy his mother would be receiving the bracelet, and without a second thought joined the bidding.

The people around were all stunned.

“President Ji is really generous. I heard that last time he also spent twenty million at an auction for a gemstone bracelet, maybe also a gift for a new love at home.”

“It makes me more and more curious about President Ji’s canary.”

“Me too…”

Ji Tingyang opened the gift box in front of her, which contained a dazzling jewel bracelet, each gem sparkling with unique radiance.

Exquisite and beautiful.

“Such a beautiful bracelet, thank you, our Tingyang.” Lin Xu took the gift box and reached out to ruffle his hair.

Ji Tingyang pursed his lips slightly, a faint smile curling on his face, seemingly very pleased.

“Alright, it’s late and you must be tired from the event tonight. Go back to your room and rest. Next time you have something, remember to knock on the door directly, don’t just stand there foolishly,” Lin Xu said, about to close the door and rest.

“Mother…” Ji Tingyang called out to her, an anxious expression in his eyes.

“Is there something else?”

“Won’t you try it on?”

His voice was very soft, as if a breeze could blow it away, but Lin Xu still heard him.

She smiled lightly at him, “So, should I try it on now?”

“I’ll help you!” Ji Tingyang eagerly took her hand upon hearing this.

His movements suddenly halted.

On her left wrist, a silver fish bracelet was visible.

Although the bracelet was delicate, it lacked the glamour of the jewel bracelet and wasn’t a style Lin Xu would typically buy.

“When did you buy this bracelet?” Ji Tingyang frowned.

Lin Xu’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly took off the bracelet and stashed it in her pocket, “Just, a few days ago, bought it casually on the street.”

She hurriedly donned the new bracelet, stretched her wrist out in front of him and shook it, “My son has really good taste!”

Seeing her radiant smile, Ji Tingyang quickly put the fish bracelet out of his mind, contentedly watching for a long while before he left.

Back in her bedroom, Lin Xu collapsed directly onto the bed, sighing with relief.

She turned over and took the little fish bracelet out of her pocket, staring at it for a long time.

Scenes from the Aquarium reappeared in her mind.

Xie Changyan picked up the bracelet and wrapped it around her wrist, his fingertips occasionally touching her skin, sending a tingling current throughout her body.

Their distance was so close that their breaths intertwined, the temperature in the room seemed to rise continuously, and something was quietly spreading between them.

Xie Changyan looked up, their eyes met, and in that instant, it seemed as though time had stopped.

Lin Xu’s heartbeat became erratic, throbbing rapidly like a drum, her cheeks burning up.

In a daze, she thought she saw his head slowly leaning in.

Amid the jumbled sound of heartbeats, she quietly closed her eyes.

However, after waiting for a long time, she did not receive the kiss she had imagined.

Lin Xu stealthily opened her eyes, only to see Xie Changyan looking at her with a faint smile in his eyes.

She had been played.

A touch of annoyance crossed Lin Xu’s cheeks as she tiptoed up and took the initiative to plant a light kiss on his lips.

Like a dragonfly touching the water, the contact was brief.

Xie Changyan paused for a moment, his brown eyes filled with a stirred emotion, his voice husky and deep, “Do you know what you’re doing?”

“Kissing you.” Lin Xu bluntly said.

After all, they were old married folks, who cares about acting reserved?

Her words seemed enticing, Xie Changyan’s eyelashes trembled slightly, completely caught in her trap.

He advanced, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her into his embrace, kissing her red lips again.

Like opening a valve, his kisses fell delicately, his breathing grew heavier, turning into an entanglement between lips and teeth.

Lin Xu lay in her bed, her cheeks as hot as before.

She shyly rolled around on the bed, pulling the blanket next to her and burying herself inside.

Elsewhere.

Xie Changyan returned to the old mansion, his long fingers tugging at his tie, his eyes and lips tinged with a smile, seemingly in a good mood.

He turned on the living room lights, discovering Xie Mingwang sitting spiritedly on the sofa, his piercing eyes looking over.

Xie Changyan approached, his voice tinged with teasing, “Grandfather, shouldn’t all you elderly be asleep at this hour?”

Xie Mingwang tapped his cane heavily on the floor, his booming authoritative voice resounding, “You rascal! Why wouldn’t I sleep if I know you can tell me why?!”

“No idea.” Xie Changyan laughed.

“You rascal.” Xie Mingwang scolded him again before getting to the point, “The woman who was with you tonight, bring her home tomorrow for me to see.”

“What woman, I have no idea what you’re talking about?”

“Keeping it from me? If Old Man Chen from next door hadn’t gone to the charity dinner and told me afterward, I wouldn’t have known that you’d secretly gotten a girlfriend and hid it from me.” Xie Mingwang was furious.

He had grown white hair worrying over his grandson’s romantic life, invested so much care, yet this lad showed no regard at all.

Secretly dating a girlfriend and keeping it hidden.

He wasn’t some feudal patriarch; he wouldn’t interfere with the two of them, yet he still kept it secret.

Xie Changyan chuckled lightly, “Bringing a female companion to an event means she’s my girlfriend?”

“Cut it out! Even if she’s not your girlfriend, you’re obviously interested in her. Otherwise, with your nature, how could you possibly bring an unrelated woman along?” Xie Mingwang knew him well,”Anyway, bring her home tomorrow so I can have a look.”

The mirth in Xie Changyan’s eyes remained, he carelessly responded, “Next time, maybe when she gets a divorce, I’ll bring her home for you to see.”