chapter 151

“We are husband and wife.”

“And so?”

“Since you call me ‘hubby’, why can’t I also call you…?”

Ji Qingqing admitted defeat.

“Also, from now on I will continue to call you this manner, and it will only be towards you.”

Ji Qingqing: “…” So after contracting that ‘like to hear people call him “hubby”’ disease, Lu Lixing contracted another ‘like to call other people “baby”’ disease?

Ji Qingqing shook her head.

“You’re not willing?”

“Yes!”

Lu Lixing remained unruffled. “To tell you the truth, Grandfather is already suspicious of our relationship.”

Alarmed, Ji Qingqing asked, “When did that happen!”

“During the past two days. If not, why would I come all the way here, you think?” Lu Lixing looked at her meaningfully, and lied through his teeth. “You haven’t forgotten our earlier agreement, right? To make Grandpa happy and let him spend his remaining years in comfort.”

“…I remember, but is there a need for you to call me…”

Lu Lixing thought hard to think of a lie that could continue logically from what he had said. It had to be flawless to prevent Ji Qingqing from hearing any loopholes.

“Yes, there is. Also, Qin Shao will come over tomorrow. He will be evaluating the authenticity of our relationship on behalf of Grandfather. That’s why I decided to practice with you in advance. He’s trained personally by Grandfather, so you better not blow your cover in front of him.”

After hearing his reply, Ji Qingqing felt that something he said sounded amiss. Even so, she was unable to say where exactly it was wrong as she couldn’t find any loopholes.

“But why did Grandfather suspect us?”

“Grandfather believes that if I can’t treat you well, then we should separate while it’s still early, to avoid disrupting your life. However, you know my Grandfather really likes you. If you leave, he will be very sad.”

Ji Qingqing fell silent for a moment.

Lu Lixing paused and continued, “Alright, let’s stop talking about this and start from the top once more.”

Ji Qingqing wiped her tears and prepared herself. “Okay, let’s do it again! And you better be more serious!”

“Sure.”

Lu Lixing became serious and started rehearsing with her.

In fact, when Lu Lixing considered it from the perspective of the audience, one could say that Ji Qingqing’s part was really riveting. The emotions were portrayed perfectly, and the tears that had yet to fall welled in her eyes. And that strong, pained front could make one’s heart tighten subconsciously.

Lu Lixing’s heart followed and tightened too.

Tears are a woman’s weapon. In the past Lu Lixing would have never thought so, but now, he gazed deeply at Ji Qingqing whose eyes were filled with tears. Even though he knew that the tears weren’t because of him, an inexplicable emotion gnawed at his heart, and it continued to grow, making him unsettled for no reason.

When Ji Qingqing gazed at Lu Lixing, she let out a choked sob. She was supposed to be at the peak of her emotions; however, she had no strength to maintain it. As she stared at him sadly, the depths of her eyes filled with desolation and unwillingness. Clenching her fist, she gritted her teeth and threw away all her remaining pride and dignity. In an forlorn manner she cried out, “But even so, I still love you Lu Lixing…”