Mr. Bigshot Is Obsessed with His Hidden-Marriage Wife
Chapter 80: Wedding Ring

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Wedding Ring

Fu Xingzhou carried Ye Yan all the way back to the Fu Family home.

Ye Yan initially resisted quite a bit, but eventually accepted her fate in silence, and at last, she fell deep asleep in his embrace.

That sleep lasted until the next morning.

The first thing she saw was the soft bedding; the room’s cool color palette was characteristic of Fu Xingzhou’s bedroom at the Fu Family home. Simple, yet it exuded a subtle luxury.

Ye Yan threw back the covers and got out of bed.

After freshening up briefly, a servant knocked on the door and entered, carrying a tray of Hong Kong-style breakfast tea.

"Where’s Fu Xingzhou?"

"The Second Young Master Fu is speaking with the master. He’ll be here soon."

The servant laid out the dishes one by one on the table.

A short while later, Fu Xingzhou returned.

He wore a plain dark blue cable-knit sweater and black trousers, his collarbone peeking out, exuding a sexy, porcelain white.

His hair had been washed not long before, looking fluffy and soft, obediently resting on his forehead, full of youthful charm.

Fu Xingzhou was nearly thirty, but his appearance could deceive anyone.

"Have you eaten breakfast?" Ye Yan took a spoonful of lean meat porridge.

"I’ve already eaten." Fu Xingzhou removed the pullover sweater in front of her, revealing that he wore nothing underneath. The smooth lines of his back and the muscular flanks showed a sense of strength.

Ye Yan quickly bowed her head to eat.

Fu Xingzhou took a black shirt from the wardrobe and dressed with efficient movements. As he moved, a familiar scent of cedar wafted subtly through the air.

"Are we going back to Ao City later?"

Fu Xingzhou buttoned his shirt without looking up, "I’ll take you to a place first, then we’ll head back to Ao City."

Half an hour later, the two sat in the VIP client room of Fulin Jewelry.

A clerk in white gloves presented various colors and sizes of diamonds as if serving dishes.

Ye Yan looked at Fu Xingzhou, not understanding.

"Pick a diamond and style you like."

The clerk hurriedly opened a tablet, which already had several ring designs prepared, all from the top designers of Fulin Jewelry.

Fulin Jewelry was an old-name establishment in Hong Kong, a favorite among the elite for ordering bespoke jewelry and a symbol of social status.

Seeing her hesitation, Fu Xingzhou intertwined his fingers with hers, "This is an engagement ring, Dr. Ye. Surely you can’t refuse?"

He knew she could reject the bags he gave her, but an engagement ring was a symbol of marriage – she couldn’t possibly turn it down, could she?

Ye Yan noticed all the design patterns were couple’s styles.

A bold guess formed in her heart, and she looked over subconsciously. The man was focused on the tablet, the curve of his jawline perfect.

"Would you like me to introduce them to you?" the clerk asked politely.

Ye Yan nodded.

Rings, especially wedding rings, typically held significant meaning; she could appreciate the beauty of the designs but didn’t understand the concepts behind them.

The clerk was very professional and covered all aspects in the introduction.

In the end, Ye Yan chose a rather understated pink diamond ring. Its carving was also subtle, with an inner band that could be engraved with names.

Fu Xingzhou naturally selected the same style of couple’s rings.

"Madam has good taste. This is the latest design by our L&D designer. It appears simple, but the process of making it is actually very complex," the clerk said with a smile, closing the tablet. "If hand-carved, it will probably take about half a year."

Fine craftsmanship takes time, Ye Yan was in no hurry.

"Three months." Second Young Master Fu, on the other hand, lacked such patience and cut the timeline in half.

"But..." The staff member found it difficult.

"There’s no ’but’." Fu Xingzhou stood up from his seat. "I’m sure your Manager Qin definitely has a way."

After leaving the jewelry store, Ye Yan gave him a reproachful look. "It’s only half a year. Why are you so anxious?"

"Afraid that Dr. Ye will run away, I want to use the ring to tie you down," Fu Xingzhou teased, causing Ye Yan to laugh.

She couldn’t help but examine her hand—very delicate and white, indeed suitable for a ring.

The day after returning to Ao City, Ye Yan went to work properly.

Because Fu Xingzhou had her do some exercises early in the morning, Ye Yan nearly arrived late to work. After silently cursing him, she ran into Bai Chutong.

Bai Chutong had a haggard look, with heavy dark circles under her eyes.

Compared to Ye Yan’s radiant appearance, she looked as if she had just been released from somewhere dark.

"Dr. Ye, are you satisfied now?" Bai Chutong’s words were seething with resentment, the fierce hatred in her eyes not needing to be concealed, like a sword dipped in poison, utterly chilling.

"I don’t understand what Doctor Bai is talking about," Ye Yan didn’t want to deal with the person in front of her. At the moment, her waist was still a bit sore, and she just wanted to sit in the office for a while.

That bastard Fu Xingzhou, he never knew moderation. Even if she was a dancer, flexible, she couldn’t withstand his kind of handling.

"Ye Yan, don’t play dumb," Bai Chutong said, her voice laced with loathing. "Besides you, who else could it be? Just by one vote, can’t you accept losing?"

Something that was once firmly in her grasp had suddenly been taken back, untouched; Bai Chutong’s fall from grace was as tragic as the heights from which she’d soared.

Not winning the award was better than having it taken away after victory.

"If I really had the ability to make the board of directors vote again, would I have lost to you by one vote in the first place?" Ye Yan scoffed. "Besides, it was your own misconduct that resulted in the nullification of the award. What does that have to do with anyone else?"

Bai Chutong was rendered speechless by her few words, only able to stare with furious eyes as she watched Ye Yan walk away.

At this point, she also began to doubt.

If it was really Ye Yan’s doing, where did she get such influence over the board’s decision?

If she could sway the board’s decision, she could certainly influence the staff awards. There was no need for so many roundabouts.

But she had been disqualified, and the winner was certainly Ye Yan. In this matter, she was undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary.

In any event, the one who benefits is the mastermind.

Bai Chutong gazed at Ye Yan’s retreating figure, her bloodshot eyes filled with bitterness.

If tomorrow’s voting result favored Ye Yan, she certainly wouldn’t let it go. What she couldn’t have, would never be granted to Ye Yan either.

The hospital’s board of directors organized a re-vote, and for fairness, the counting process was broadcast live.

After the votes were tallied, Ye Yan won the Employee of Excellence award by a commanding majority.

This time, those questioning voices on the hospital forum were finally silenced. Ye Yan truly deserved this award.

After the colleagues who came to congratulate her in the office dispersed, Ye Yan pulled out her phone.

"Do you have time tonight? I’ll take you out to dinner."

After sending the message, Ye Yan cradled her phone and waited.

The bodyguard heard the phone ring and looked at it.

Fu Xingzhou was engaged in a private conversation, surrounded by several bigwigs who chatted amiably while smoking and drinking tea.

The bodyguard hesitated for a moment but then boldly approached and whispered a few words into Fu Xingzhou’s ear.

"Gentlemen, please excuse me for a moment," Fu Xingzhou stood up, took the phone handed to him by the bodyguard, and walked towards the balcony.

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