COLD CEO AND ARROGANT WIFE, VOLUME 5 - Season 9 Episode 7

Xiang Wai didn’t know how to react or deny his words right now. He seemed to be right. He really managed to tick her off like no other person. She wasn’t always that easily provoked but it seemed she was always on the verge of exploding with Hyson in the picture.

“I’m not always like this,” she said after a long silence. “It’s just that whenever you’re involved, I get impulsive.”

“Oh, is that so?” Hyson turned his head to look at her. “I never knew I had that talent.”

“Would you get rid of that smile on your face?”

“No,” he replied. “I’m not smiling for you. I like to smile so I do it. It’s my happiness, I’d never let anyone else decide what happiness is supposed to look like.” Xiang Wai didn’t say anything but Hyson spoke up again, “Actually, I’m not like you. You need reasons for a smile, I don’t. You have people who make you smile, I’m the person who makes others smile. So, you and I are not the same, Major. After all, I’m a lot smarter and cuter than you.”

“Argh!” Xiang Wai gave him a look while he laughed out in response. “You! Tsk!” she didn’t know what to say to him. She was really lost for words.

Hyson stopped laughing and said, “You know, you and Jun Ge have a few things in common.”

“Me and Yanjun?” she asked while he nodded his head. She frowned at that. “What is it?”

“You both had been too hard on yourselves,” he told her. “You both have been carrying some burdens on your hearts. And those burdens always came between your feelings.”

“There is no such thing,” she said. “This love was a losing game. I just realized it a little late.”

Hyson smiled as he said, “Do you really think so? You think he didn’t love you?”

“You’re saying as if you know anything about our relationship.”

“I don’t,” he answered. “But I know him and now, I know you as well. The only reason this love became a losing game was that you both didn’t even know how to love. It’s not your fault or his for that matter. You both just really didn’t learn what love is and that’s the reason why you both ended up hurting each other despite trying your best to make it work.”

“Maybe you’re wrong,” she said in a very soft voice.

“That’s possible,” said Hyson. “After all, I’m no clairvoyant. But I do know that you both are overthinkers and both are heavily influenced by your family situations. You both had too much on your minds and when you’re busy with your thoughts, you lose connection with your heart. And that’s where problems begin.”

“I don’t think you have ever been in love,” commented Xiang Wai.

Hyson nodded, “True. But I grew up in love. I have always been surrounded by love.”

“Is that even possible? To be always surrounded by people who love you?” asked Xiang Wai.

“The point is, all I remember is that wherever I went, I found someone who genuinely offered love and care to me. As for the ones who had evil thoughts and malice in their hearts, I purposely removed them from my life and my memory. Why should I ruin my life for people who don’t like me? Isn’t it better to focus on that one person who genuinely likes you?”

Xiang Wai finally understood why he was able to see through her so clearly. He was a deep person. His perception of life and things were kinda scary. He knew what he wanted and he knew what really mattered. And that’s why he was able to keep that smile on his face all the time. No wonder he looked like sunshine.

“You really fool people with your looks,” said Xiang Wai. “It’s hard to figure out what kind of a person you are by the way you act.”

“I like being a mystery,” said Hyson cheekily. “It’s fun.”

“And who is gonna solve this mystery?” asked Xiang Wai with a smile.

“If anyone I found he solved the mystery names Yue Fai, I’d marry that person.”

Xiang Wai laughed out, “What? That simple?”

“You think it’s simple? But it’s not. Because I’m anything but simple.” He looked very confident and shone brighter when he spoke. He said he was the attention-seeker but the truth was, he always got the attention without even trying. Because he was born to stay in that limelight. It definitely belonged to him. “By the way, why did you come out?”

Only then did Xiang Wai remember, “Fuck! I was gonna buy some snacks at the store.”

“Okay, Major, no cursing!” said Hyson. “It has a negative impact on my mind.”

Xiang Wai narrowed her eyes at him, “Oh my gosh! You’re so…” She couldn’t find the right word and ended up punching the air in exasperation and Hyson pursed his lips to hide his laughter.

“There are so many snacks at home,” said Hyson. “Why don’t you say you just wanted to find an excuse to come out and take a walk?”

“Whatever!”

“I say, Major, you’re really not eloquent,” said Hyson. “You can’t even argue with people. How did you survive until now?”

“By relying on my fists,” she answered as she showed him her fist. “Wanna have a taste of it?” Hyson placed his hand on her fist and pushed it down saying, “No, thank you! I’m fine without tasting it.”

“Oh, did you find a blind date for my Ge?” asked Xiang Wai playfully.

“I even found one for you,” was Hyson’s response that changed her expression.

“I don’t want to go on a blind date,” said Xiang Wai.

“It’s a double date,” said Hyson. “I think you can sacrifice this much for your brother’s future.”

“Why do I feel like you’re trying to manipulate me right now?” asked Xiang Wai.

“Am I? No way!” responded Hyson as he avoided her gaze. “I’m a good boy. I don’t manipulate people.”

“Only ghosts would believe you,” said Xiang Wai.

Hyson looked to the empty space beside him and asked, “So, ghost, do you believe me?”

Xiang Wai’s lips twitched as she asked, “What are you doing?”

“Asking for the ghost’s opinion,” he replied matter-of-factly.

“There is no ghost there,” she argued.

“You don’t know that,” was his argument. “Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there.” He looked at her meaningfully, “It’s just like love. Just because you didn’t notice it, doesn’t mean it hadn’t been there.”