Fierce Love: Bringing Wife Home
Chapter 682: Love Above All - 41: You’re the Star of the Banquet

Chapter 682: Love Above All Chapter 41: You’re the Star of the Banquet

Bai Yaxuan was furious!

He had been born into a wealthy family and was a gifted prodigy with Special Abilities; never had he spoken to anyone in such a submissive tone.

Yet, the only woman whom he was willing to speak to softly seemed to be utterly indifferent to whatever he did.

Jue Qi had already been sitting in the car, observing the couple’s awkward interaction with crystal clarity.

After reflecting for a moment, he remembered that he had been following Bai Yaxuan for five or six years. In his heart, Bai Yaxuan was someone with a naturally aloof disposition. He wouldn’t deliberately get close to anyone, nor was he the iron-blooded, indifferent type that everyone feared.

Instead, it was his gentle and amiable presence, like refined jade, that instilled a respectful fear in others.

He seemed indifferent like the breeze but was capable of strategizing from behind the scenes; appearing aloof from worldly affairs, yet he had long established himself at the pinnacle of power, looking down on all things; noble and out of the earthly realm, there were only things he did not desire, nothing he couldn’t obtain...

Was it possible that such a man, who aside from power and wealth showed no interest in anything else, could one day be troubled by love?

Jue Qi found it hard to believe, yet he also remembered a question he once asked Bai Yaxuan.

He had asked him why he was so desperate?

He was young and held a position envied by thousands. Jue Qi had seen up close how much effort Bai Yaxuan had put in!

He recalled Bai Yaxuan’s indifferent and uninteresting response, "Only by controlling power can one be worthy of love! Honestly, I don’t know why I’m so desperate... Maybe I’m waiting for someone!"

He had thought Bai Yaxuan’s words were nonsensical—there were no women Bai Yaxuan couldn’t win over, no love he didn’t deserve!

But now, it seemed that some of those words were slowly coming true.

In the car, Bai Yaxuan and Gu Xiaoxi sat facing each other.

Gu Xiaoxi held her smartphone as she registered an account, which was quite pitiable. Even with a communication device, her friends list was empty.

Moreover, she didn’t even know whom to add as a friend.

Bai Yaxuan placed his laptop on his knees, his fingers flying over the keys as he typed. Occasionally, he would lift his head to glance at the woman opposite him.

Seeing her frown, he gradually lost interest in his work.

Bai Yaxuan pushed the computer aside and seated himself next to Gu Xiaoxi.

Gu Xiaoxi instinctively moved aside, but Bai Yaxuan quickly grasped her wrist.

"Xiao Xi, look at me," Bai Yaxuan took a deep breath, gingerly reached out to turn her head so she was looking at him.

"You said you’d be obedient. Don’t run around during the banquet later. Just stay with me, and I don’t expect you to smile the whole time—just don’t keep a straight face. Tonight, I’ll sleep on the couch!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaoxi raised her eyebrows, more shocked than anything, "Really? You’re not lying to me!"

"I won’t! As long as you’re obedient, you can ask me to do anything from now on," Bai Yaxuan patiently explained.

After all, he had arranged today’s banquet for her.

Gu Xiaoxi was the protagonist.

If she were in a bad mood, it would affect the banquet and her image in the public eye.

He didn’t want her to be unhappy; he just wanted his wife to be praised beautifully by everyone, to show their harmonious relationship, and to cut off any thoughts from other women with ulterior motives.

"Then put your hands on your ears right now!" Upon hearing his promise, Gu Xiaoxi demanded without hesitation.

Bai Yaxuan’s expression darkened, "Xiao Xi, are you sure you want me to do this."

Putting hands on the ears was a gesture of admitting a mistake.

"You just said you’d do anything I say, are you backing out now..." Gu Xiaoxi scrutinized him with a look of contempt.

Bai Yaxuan looked up at the driver in front and Jue Qi in the passenger seat, commanded coldly, "Look away!"

Snort...

The driver and Jue Qi turned their heads, pretending to look out of the window, but their eyes glanced at the rearview mirror.

They saw their boss, the powerful President, putting his hands on his ears in front of his wife.

He looked like a young boy who had made a mistake, with the tips of his ears turning red, barely perceptible.

Gu Xiaoxi didn’t expect him to actually do it; watching his odd action, the corners of her mouth twitched violently.

She then insisted, "Sleep on the couch for a week!"

"Okay!" Bai Yaxuan appeased her patiently, as long as she was happy, he was fine with anything.

Jue Qi and the driver exchanged looks, oh my God!

Could it be that Gu Xiaoxi was the tigress of the Presidential Mansion?

Indeed, there is truth to the saying, "Every creature has its master..."

In the National Palace, there was a grand banquet hall, a sacred place prepared by Bai Yaxuan specifically for receiving distinguished guests and hosting banquets.

Secure, tranquil, with a pleasant environment.

To get to the banquet hall, one had to pass through the main entrance of the National Palace, undergoing layer upon layer of security checks.

This was Gu Xiaoxi’s first glimpse of the so-called National Palace.

The broad plaza was lined with rows of soldiers standing at attention, the national flag fluttering in the setting sun, shining with the nation’s splendor and glory, and just standing at the entrance of the National Palace was enough to give one a sense of grandeur and sanctity.

Gu Xiaoxi followed Bai Yaxuan, passing by the fountain, with pigeons taking flight at their feet, a scene of thriving prosperity.

At that moment, her heart was indescribably moved.

Before, she had thought that she had simply gotten married, no different from any other woman getting hitched.

But now, standing here, she felt something had changed.

She indeed had gotten married, but her partner was too powerful, making her feel as if she had been deceived, with no control over her future life.

The divorce agreement, he said he would take it, and she didn’t have a sliver of a chance to resist.

Gu Xiaoxi looked up and saw rows of soldiers saluting respectfully as they passed.

Bai Yaxuan suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at her tenderly, his fair finger tapping her lips as a reminder, "Smile!"

Gu Xiaoxi sniffed, unable to muster a smile, but dozens of pairs of eyes were watching her.

It took her a great effort to produce a shallow, awkward smile on her face.

Bai Yaxuan sighed and reached out to gently embrace her.

Gu Xiaoxi bit her lip, feeling the sudden addition of his hand on her waist, and a shiver ran through her. Just as she was about to push him away, her gaze fell on a line of men standing not too far away, each dressed in suits, all with stern faces and silent as cicadas in winter, and she consequently forgot what she was about to do.

"Your Excellency!" Forty or fifty people all bowed and saluted, their voices uniform and resounding.

Bai Yaxuan walked forward with composure, waving to everyone, "Tonight, I have invited you all to taste the fine wine brewed from ice grapes three years ago, please don’t be shy. Bring your families!"

"Yes!"

Then, under everyone’s gaze, Bai Yaxuan led Gu Xiaoxi into the banquet hall.

Inside, various delicacies and red wines were already set up, with the waitstaff all ready.

Bai Yaxuan took her for a round to inspect whether the banquet was well-prepared and then took Gu Xiaoxi to the cabinet room, which was his resting room.

"There will be other ministers’ family members arriving soon, you can rest here for a while. When it’s time, we’ll go out. I have some matters to deal with, but if you’re bored, you can come with me."

"No need, I’ll just wait here," Gu Xiaoxi replied immediately as if dealing with a plague, wishing he would be as far away as possible.

After hearing her response, Bai Yaxuan knew she would react this way, "Then I’ll have someone come and keep you company."

So his little woman wouldn’t sit alone with troubling thoughts.

Gu Xiaoxi didn’t respond, looking impatient.

She didn’t want to attend any banquet; she would rather go to a nightclub and drink with Mi Xi, where, with some luck, she might even make some friends.

No sooner had Bai Yaxuan left than the door to the resting room was pushed open again.

This time, a beautiful woman arrived, and she was someone Gu Xiaoxi knew.

"Sister-in-law, my brother said you aren’t happy. What’s the matter?" Bai Yu wore a tight short gown with a stylish purple scarf, giving her an air of casual elegance and defiance.

Gu Xiaoxi hadn’t expected Bai Yaxuan to send Bai Yu to keep her company.

She didn’t want to answer Bai Yu’s question and didn’t know how to explain. Many things would only get murkier the more one tried to clarify.

"Come here, what’s your account number? I’ll add you!" Gu Xiaoxi motioned to Bai Yu.

"Suddenly so enthusiastic towards me, my brother is going to be jealous," Bai Yu teased, yet still confidently walked over and sat down beside Gu Xiaoxi, taking out her phone to scan and add her as a friend.

"Smarty-pants, cut the talk about me." The reason Gu Xiaoxi had a good impression of Bai Yu was not because they had played cards or raced cars together, nor was it because she simply wanted to befriend her. It was because of Bai Yu’s identity.

She was an internationally renowned ace agent, wielding certain rights unknown to many. These included things Bai Yaxuan might not even be aware of.

The reason she had uncovered such information was all thanks to her own hacking skills.

If she made friends with someone like that, in times of trouble, she might be able to seek refuge with her.

"You are the star of tonight’s banquet, if I don’t talk about you, who should I talk about? Tell me, how did you manage to completely captivate my aloof brother, worrying that you might suffer the slightest grievance..." Bai Yu snuggled up to Gu Xiaoxi, ready to delve into the gossip.

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