Chapter 1033: The Wife-Pampering Maniac Pampers by Strength

Are you deaf? Apologize to my wife!

Lin Dongfan's gaze grew colder and stricter, like the judgment of the Grim Reaper.

Just meeting eyes, Bai Qian Shuang was so shocked she couldn't move a muscle. She felt that if she moved even slightly, that death god would swing another slap at her, and by then it would be too late to regret.

What should I do now?

Calling the police wouldn't work either; back when Wang Qigang was demoted four ranks, he had already said: if not necessary, try to avoid any contact with people from Wuzhou's official circles.

Does this mean I have to accept defeat today?

A nameless sense of despair, like unstoppable cancer cells, gnawed bit by bit at Bai Qian Shuang's willpower.

Bai Qian Shuang stood frozen in place, thinking through the pain, and ultimately still lowered her proud head.

Feeling unwilling and resentful, Bai Qian Shuang bowed to Chu Lingxi and apologized: "Sorry, I was just being reckless earlier; I hope you, as an adult, won't hold a petty person's mistake against me."

As soon as she said that, even Bai Qian Shuang herself felt embarrassed.

Having said that, she didn't even lift her head, turned and walked away.

All she wanted was to quickly leave this place full of humiliation and gossip, but after just two steps, the two guards ahead reached out and blocked her path.

"I already apologized when you told me to! What more do you want?"

Bai Qian Shuang turned around angrily, the pent-up fury finally erupting; her voice turned sharp and slightly hoarse, and her gaze seemed to want to stare Lin Dongfan and Chu Lingxi to death on the spot.

Lin Dongfan merely gave a light smile and said nothing.

Just as Bai Qian Shuang was about to lose her temper, a somewhat fawning voice came from beside her: "Ms. Bai, the apology's settled, but you still haven't compensated for the jade bracelet you broke earlier."

Bai Qian Shuang followed the sound with her gaze, and anger welled up in her heart.

The speaker was the boss of Pearl Jade Pavilion, Yu Heming.

They were old acquaintances.

In the past, whenever Yu Heming saw Bai Qian Shuang, he was like a fawning lapdog seeing its master—always wagging his tail to please her, never daring to go against her wishes.

Today this mad dog probably forgot to get his rabies shot before leaving the house.

He's completely out of control!

Bai Qian Shuang warned coldly: "Yu, don't get carried away! You should know what kind of person I am!"

"I'm not interested in your background or your underwear. As a businessman, I talk business—I only care about money."

Saying that, Yu Heming turned and called a waiter to bring over the bill.

This service young lady was also sharp; she not only brought the bill, but also brought the payment QR code from the counter.

Yu Heming handed the bill to Bai Qian Shuang: "Eighteen thousand eight hundred yuan in total—WeChat or Alipay? Card works too. Should the invoice be under your name or the company's name?"

In the past, when Bai Qian Shuang came to the gold shop to shop, the invoice always bore the company's name. She bought personal jewelry under the pretense of the company purchasing gifts for high-end clients.

One for her own reimbursement, two for the company to evade tax—the abacus beads clattered loudly.

Today Bai Qian Shuang also went all out, to prove she was a wealthy person who could afford to play, and to preserve that tiny bit of face.

After scanning the code to pay, she turned and left: "Leave the invoice for you poor bastards to wipe your asses with! Write whatever name you like!"

"???!"

Yu Heming wore a black line on his head, speechless beyond words—this woman really is brainless when she goes crazy.

Watching Bai Qian Shuang disappear at the doorway, Yu Heming's smile instantly faded; he quickly stepped up to Lin Dongfan and bowed respectfully: "Mayor Lin, I'm truly sorry—my poor management allowed some irrelevant people to disturb your lady, giving you two a bad shopping experience."

Lin Dongfan waved his hand, tone flat: "No problem, just a minor incident."

"How can you say it's just a minor incident,"

Yu Heming hurriedly said, his face full of sincere apology: "It's an honor for the lady to grace our Pearl Jade Pavilion. No matter what, I must compensate the lady for today's incident. Lady, please pick any jewelry you like; I'll cover all expenses today—consider it a small compensation for our inadequate hospitality."

Speaking, he was about to signal the staff to bring out the store's fine jewelry for Chu Lingxi to choose from.

Lin Dongfan, however, raised his hand to stop him, took out a bank card from his wallet and placed it on the counter: "We appreciate your apology, but there's no need for you to pay the bill."

Lin Dongfan wouldn't dare accept this gift—accepting it would look like bribery.

More importantly, I really am not short of money!

Lin Dongfan bluntly said: "Bring out your store's treasure; as long as my wife likes it, the price doesn't matter."

Yu Heming stared for a moment, then realized.

Mayor Lin is doing this to avoid giving people a handle, unwilling to accept his gift.

Yu Heming quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, Mayor Lin is right—I didn't think it through. Please wait, I'll have someone bring the store's treasure right away."

After saying that, he hurried to the back hall and personally went to fetch the treasure.

Chu Lingxi watched Lin Dongfan's series of actions, her heart feeling sweet as if she'd swallowed a candy.

She affectionately linked arms with Lin Dongfan, lightly resting her head on his shoulder, her voice soft and sweet: "Husband, being this high-profile, won't that be a bit too much?"

Though she said that, the smile in her eyes couldn't be hidden, the corners of her mouth slightly lifted, her heart sweet as if coated in honey.

Which woman wouldn't want to be cherished and protected by her lover? Lin Dongfan's every move just now made her feel utterly happy and at ease.

Lin Dongfan lowered his head to look at her, then reached out and gently pinched her little nose.

His eyes full of indulgent smile: "What's so high-profile about this? Look at those domineering CEOs in short dramas—they buy the whole store at a swipe; that's high-profile. Ours is at most normal consumption."

Chu Lingxi giggled nonstop at his teasing, her eyes curving into two crescent moons.

Like a silly little girl: "Seems right, huh. Husband, I suddenly crave some spicy skewers—just that old-brand stall on the corner."

"Sure."

Lin Dongfan agreed without hesitation, ruffling her hair gently, his voice tender: "After we finish with the store's treasure, I'll take you to eat—buy as much as you want."

"Mm."

Chu Lingxi laughed even happier, tightly linking her arm with Lin Dongfan's; the store's treasure didn't really matter to her—what she truly cherished was this feeling of being pampered.

No matter how many rumors about Lin Dongfan swirled outside.

Whenever they returned home, Lin Dongfan was always a considerate and gentle husband—this is also the main reason Chu Lingxi has been obsessed with him for half her life.

Looking forward to the future, there will still be the 30th wedding anniversary, the 40th wedding anniversary……

Until the day of death.

Entrusting one's children to inscribe a sentence on one's tombstone——My life, like summer flowers, splendid; death, like autumn leaves, tranquil and beautiful.