It was the end of the year. Asha's schedule was packed to the brim. She followed the crew everywhere to promote the movie.
"My mom called and said she'll come over next week. She wants to watch your premiere." It was rare for Asha to get off work early, so Xunxun kidnapped her and took her to dinner.
"Okay!" Asha nodded absent-mindedly.
Xunxun parked the car. "What's on your mind?"
"Huh?" Asha snapped out of her daze. "Nothing!" Then she jumped out of the car before Xunxun could open the door.
The restaurant was exquisitely decorated. It was filled with a girlish vibe. Asha sat down and stared at Xunxun in surprise. "How did you find this place?"
"I opened it," Xunxun said, giving her a meaningful look. "Boss is your name."
Asha's eyes lit up. "Is this for me?"
"Yeah. It's a graduation gift."
The waiter served the dishes. They were all adorable. Asha ate a little of each dish. "It's delicious!" She looked around. "But why isn't anyone here?"
"We'll have to wait for you to come back before opening!" Xunxun poured her a cup of dreamy fruit tea. "How about we set the opening date on the day after the premiere?"
Asha's mouth was stuffed with food. She nodded vigorously. "Okay, okay. Whatever you say."
"Asha …" Xunxun frowned.
"What's wrong?" Asha stared at him with wide eyes.
"Nothing. Eat slowly."
Chen Huan went to see Johns in private. Although she didn't get anything out of him, she found something very strange.
"That drug lady's drug was very strange. It looked like something I made, but I added something to improve it. So I can't be sure if it was really me who made it."
Xunxun knew how capable Chen Huan was. Other than those special people who were hidden by the military, not many people could match her. Then who gave the poison woman the medicine? Xunxun had a feeling that Asha was hiding something from him.
But he didn't ask. If Asha didn't want to talk about it, she must have her reasons. Xunxun was just worried that she might be in danger.
After dinner, she returned home. There was a bouquet of black roses in front of her house.
"Huh?" Asha looked at the flowers on the ground. She wasn't stupid enough to think that they were from a fan.
Xunxun stepped in front of Ah Sha. "I'll get it."
"No!" Asha pushed him away. "It's for me. I'll take it!" Asha kicked the flower away, and a card fell out.
Xunxun picked it up before she could. After reading it, his eyes turned cold.
"What did he write?" Asha grabbed it and took a look. There was a small line of words written on it: For my beloved goddess. I'm already here. Can you see it?
Following Xunxun into the house, Asha tossed the card into the trash can.
Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere gradually became awkward.
"Don't you have anything to say?" Xunxun broke the silence.
Asha played dumb. "It must be a prank. You're with me every day. How could I know another man?"
Xunxun looked at her, his gaze deep and serene. Asha curled her lips. "Anyway, I don't know the person who sent the flowers."
"That's all?" Xunxun stood up. "Think about it carefully. Let me know when you've made up your mind." After that, he went to take a shower.
Asha went into the study alone and turned on the computer. Sure enough, there was a message from Johns.
"Asha!" Johns said anxiously as soon as the video call connected. "Chen Huan came to see me. She asked me for some of the medicine you usually take."
Asha sneered and ground her teeth. "Hehe! Did you give them all to my mother-in-law right away?"
Johns grinned. "Hehe, hehe. You can't blame me. She's the woman of my dreams!"
"Are you kidding me?" Asha rolled her eyes. "Her son is already so old, okay?"
"That can't stop my pure love!" Johns said and then shook his head. "He didn't suspect you? Chen Huan must have told him. After all, all your medicine came from Chen Huan. "
Asha glared at him. "What do you think?"
"If you really can't do it, just admit it and offer yourself to him. That'll calm him down!" Johns suggested. "Just don't let your family know."
"Thank you for your advice." Asha was about to hang up when Johns said seriously, "You should tell him. That way, we'll have one more person to help us deal with Bai Qi."
Asha waved her hand. "I know what I'm doing."
Asha turned off the computer and leaned against the back of the chair. She didn't plan to deal with Bai Qi. If possible, she wanted to talk to that psycho, but she didn't dare to take the risk of going to him.
"Time to sleep." Xunxun stood at the door of the study.
Asha jumped up and was about to pounce on him when she saw the man turn and leave.
"You can sleep alone tonight if you dare!" Asha thought angrily. When she passed by the living room, she saw that Xunxun was still reading some documents.
"You still have work to do? I'll keep you company. "
Xunxun glanced at her. "No need. You go to sleep first. I'll be done in a while."
Asha lowered her head and went into the bedroom. She didn't see the conflicted and probing eyes of the man behind her.
She lay in bed alone, tossing and turning for a long time, but couldn't fall asleep. After an indeterminate amount of time, Asha heard the door open. She quickly closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep. The bed sank, and a pair of arms wrapped around her gently.
A warm chest leaned against her. Asha heard a sigh. She bit her lip and didn't say anything …
In the following days, Asha rushed to shoot a commercial for Xin Enterprises. On the day before New Year's Eve, Boss Wan and Chen Huan arrived with Liuliu. Asha didn't dare to take Chen Huan to the premiere because she didn't want to attract Bai Qi's attention.
The next day, Ying Qingcang took the whole family to the cinema to watch "The Harem". That night, they had New Year's Eve dinner at Ying's residence.
"Son, did you and Asha have a fight?" Chen Huan found an opportunity to ask secretly.
"No," Xunxun said coldly.
"Who are you trying to fool? You're always sticking to the girl like her tail." Chen Huan glanced at Asha, who was setting off fireworks in the garden with the children. "How can you bear to be angry with her? What's going on?"
Xunxun looked impatient. "I'm not angry."
"If you don't want to tell me, then fine. I'll ask Asha!" Chen Huan snorted. In the end, Asha didn't get anything out of Xunxun. When the clock struck twelve, not only Chen Huan, but everyone else could see that something was wrong between Xunxun and Asha.
Xin Qing wanted them to stay for the night, but Asha suddenly received a phone call.
"Mommy, I'm going out for a while."
"Where are you going on New Year's Eve?" Xin Qing pulled her.
Asha said coquettishly. "My classmates from abroad are back. We want to meet them."
Xin Qing wanted to say something, but Ying Qingcang shook his head at her. Xunxun stood up. "I'll drive you."
When they were out of the door, Ying Qingcang walked up to Xunxun. "No matter what she's up to, protect her."
"I will."
There were few cars on the street, and the car was silent. The two of them hadn't spoken much for the past few days. Asha wanted to say something, but Xunxun kept avoiding her. She knew the reason, but she didn't know how to say it.
"The plaza of the World Trade Building," Asha said softly. "It's really my classmates. Three girls."
Xunxun stared ahead and nodded slightly. "I know."
Then, they fell silent again. When they arrived at the plaza, Asha opened the car door. "Wait for me in the car. If we need to go somewhere else, you'll have to drive us."
"Okay. Be careful."
Xunxun wanted to say something else, but in the end, he swallowed his words and watched as Asha ran toward the plaza.
Suddenly, his eyes widened. He jumped out of the car and ran after her. The three figures in the plaza slowly collapsed. A man stood in front of Asha.
"Poison Lady, we finally meet!" The man wore a white coat and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. His handsome face looked pale under the streetlight.
Asha looked at her three unconscious friends on the ground and quickly took two steps back. She crossed her arms in front of her chest. "Bai Qi?"
"Don't use needles!" Bai Qi smiled. "Otherwise, your friends will die. Unless you can guarantee that you'll kill me before I do."
A figure rushed out and shielded Asha behind him.
"Asha?" Xunxun looked at her carefully to make sure that she was fine.
Asha grabbed Xunxun's hand. "Go! He's Bai Qi!"
"I know." Xunxun pulled her into his arms. His cold gaze swept over Bai Qi's face. "You tricked my girl into coming here at this time of the night and dressed like she's going to a funeral. Are you crazy?"
Pfft! Although Asha shouldn't be laughing right now, she couldn't help it.
"Do you really think she's a little girl?" Bai Qi didn't mind Xunxun's sharp tongue. A slender knife had appeared in his hand out of nowhere.
"You're crazy and blind. Does Asha look like a man?" Xunxun smirked. "I've been looking for you. Who would've thought that you'd come knocking on my door? If that's the case, I won't hold back! "
Bai Qi frowned. His ears twitched, and then a look of surprise flashed across his eyes. "You brought people here …"
"Do it!"
Before Xunxun could finish his words, a few figures appeared around Bai Qi and attacked him mercilessly.
Asha tried to move in Xunxun's arms, but the man glared at her. "Be a good girl. I'll deal with you when we get back."
"That's Xiao Hua, right?" Asha had no choice but to stand still, but her eyes never left the men.
Bai Qi was a knife user. He didn't seem to be at a disadvantage even when fighting against five people.
Asha saw Xiao Hua pull out a gun and quickly shouted, "Don't use a gun!"
"Behave yourself!" Xunxun's face darkened. Just as he was about to tell her to shoot, they heard the shrill wail of a police siren.
Xiao Hua retreated to stand in front of the two men. "Young master, take the young miss and leave first."
"You guys leave as well." Xunxun pulled Asha and ran. "This is an order. We'll kill him next time."
Bai Qi took the opportunity to jump onto the roof of a car and blew a kiss at Asha. "My beautiful queen, goodbye!"
Xunxun's face was dark all the way home, and Asha didn't dare to say a word. When they got home, Xunxun made a phone call. Then he saw Asha standing in the middle of the living room, looking pitiful. His heart softened.
"Come here!"
Asha walked over step by step.
"Sit down."
Asha sat on the corner of the sofa.
Xunxun frowned. "Why are you sitting so far away?"
Asha moved to his side and looked at him. "Xunxun … Don't be angry. I was wrong!"
"What did you do wrong?" Xunxun didn't look at her.
Asha said carefully, "I shouldn't have gone to see my classmates at night. I gave them a chance."
"What else?" Xunxun glanced at her.
"I shouldn't have stopped Xiao Hua from shooting," Asha added. "Luckily, I didn't shoot. Otherwise, the police would've heard."
Xunxun was so angry that he laughed. "Ying Xin, are you telling the truth or not?"
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