Chapter 145: Whether he can protect her or not is another matter, but at least that is the person she likes

Cheng Wan was afraid Chu Li would pull this stunt again, so she specifically returned early with Wen Lvzhong.

She didn't expect that what she feared would come to pass; Chu Li had truly gone mad.

They were just about to enter the elevator.

She hated him intensely in her heart, gritting her teeth as she cursed him: "Going back on your word, do you have no shame?"

"So what if I am." Chu Li didn't care at all.

Only after being shoved into the car did Cheng Wan finally regain some control over her own body.

She kicked out, and as luck would have it, she struck him right in the chest.

Chu Li glanced at her indifferently, reached out to grasp her ankle, and set it back down.

"Be careful of the child."

The driver had long since raised the partition, not daring to pry into his boss's privacy.

Cheng Wan closed her eyes and leaned against the window; since she couldn't escape, she couldn't be bothered to argue.

Besides, her phone and everything else were still in the private room.

Seeing her quiet, Chu Li didn't provoke her further.

However, they didn't go to any hotel, but instead went to Beicheng Villa.

The villa was empty; there was unexpectedly no one there.

Chu Li gripped her wrist, brought her inside, and settled her on the sofa.

"The servants are all on holiday."

Cheng Wan glanced at the cold, deserted kitchen, "So, do you intend to starve me to death? Or are you planning to have a pregnant woman cook for you?"

How could Chu Li bear to let her lift a finger.

He fetched a pair of comfortable shoes for her and, stooping to lower himself, changed them for her.

"Stay here obediently; I'll take you back after you finish eating."

It was both a persuasion and a warning.

Afterward, he rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen.

Cheng Wan understood now; Chu Li intended to cook himself.

She gave a sarcastic laugh.

Withdrawing her gaze, she turned on the television and randomly searched for a variety show to watch.

After about half an hour, Chu Li called her to eat.

Three dishes and one soup, very light.

Chu Li placed the bowl and chopsticks in front of her, inadvertently revealing a few spots on the back of his hand where oil had splattered.

Cheng Wan lowered her eyes, pretending not to see.

Chu Li gave a dry laugh and pulled his hand back.

Cheng Wan was a bit hungry, and besides, if she didn't eat, the baby in her belly needed nutrition.

She picked up a mouthful of greens and ate in small bites.

Chu Li asked gently: "How is the taste?"

Cheng Wan said blandly: "Just average, not as good as what he makes."

Chu Li's eyes darkened; whether Cheng Wan said this on purpose or not, it was like a knife stabbing into his heart.

Chu Li didn't speak again, only silently picking food for her.

Cheng Wan wouldn't touch anything he picked for her.

After picking and choosing for a while, she set down her chopsticks.

"Chu Li, there's no need for this." She looked seriously into his eyes, detached and calm, "Why ask for trouble."

It was just a meal; she didn't appreciate it.

Chu Li set down his bowl and chopsticks, "Is it that my cooking isn't good, or is it because the person who cooked it isn't the person you like?"

Cheng Wan was speechless; Chu Li's behavior was exactly like a woman competing for favor.

She frowned perfunctorily, "I have no appetite; when will you take me back?"

Chu Li had already stood up; he was clearing the table, his eyes lowered, his emotions unreadable.

"It's too late; leave tomorrow."

Cheng Wan pursed her lips; she knew it, Chu Li was best at pushing his luck.

Just as she was about to speak, the front door was knocked.

Chu Li took off his apron to open the door, meeting the cold gazes of two men.

Wen Ping'an had already thrown himself into Cheng Wan's arms, "Sob, Mommy, Uncle Cheng said you were kidnapped by Uncle Chu."

The tense atmosphere was instantly broken.

Wen Lvzhong scolded Cheng Han in a low voice, "What nonsense are you telling the child?"

Cheng Han rubbed his nose awkwardly.

Chu Li stepped aside to let them in.

Wen Lvzhong said without emotion: "No need, I'll take Wanwan and leave."

Wanwan?

Such an intimate form of address only happened when their relationship was exceptionally close.

Were they already together?

Various thoughts swirled, making it impossible for Chu Li's heart to settle.

But he didn't want to lose his composure in front of Wen Lvzhong.

"It's late, leave tomorrow," he said.

Cheng Wan had already walked over, holding Wen Ping'an's hand.

As she passed by Chu Li, Chu Li still somewhat uncharacteristically grabbed her wrist.

Cheng Han's expression turned cold, "Chu Li."

He warned him not to go too far.

After a few seconds of silence, he chose to let go.

Cheng Wan didn't even look at him, taking Wen Ping'an directly into the car.

Wen Lvzhong greeted Cheng Han and then left.

Cheng Han kept blocking the doorway, not letting Chu Li out.

The car disappeared into the night.

Only then did Cheng Han slowly stand up straight and pat Chu Li on the shoulder, "She hates you."

These three words made Chu Li's expression change.

He slowly turned his head to look at Cheng Han, the chill in his tone evident, "Do you think Wen Lvzhong can protect her?"

Cheng Han smiled, "Whether he can protect her or not is another matter; at the very least, that is the person she likes."

The mention of the person she liked blocked all of Chu Li's words.

"Besides, it was you who gave her up for Qin Yun Shu; if she knew that, she would only loathe you even more."

Cheng Han felt gratified and left in a carefree manner.

An arranged marriage was something he couldn't avoid; if it wasn't Qin Yun Shu, it would be Li Yun Shu, Zhang Yun Shu...

But he couldn't be the only one feeling unhappy.

Returning to Bali Town, Cheng Wan still felt angry; she had originally just wanted to go back to see Cheng Han and have a nice meal, but in the end, Chu Li had ruined it.

Could he really not just let them go their separate ways?

Fortunately, there would be no Chu Li in Bali Town, and Cheng Wan felt much more at ease.

A month passed.

Cheng Wan's entire mental state was refreshed.

Meanwhile, Fang Yiwen was preparing to launch a new product recently and invited Cheng Wan to join Lingxiang as a special partner.

Of course, because Cheng Wan was pregnant, she was currently only providing remote guidance.

Cheng Wan did not agree to become a special partner, choosing instead to cooperate with Fang Yiwen on a short-term basis.

After all, there were still many people online questioning her level as a Perfumer, believing that she had launched the Twenty-Four Solar Terms based on the perfume formulas left behind by Qin Xingwan.

Fang Yiwen didn't care about those details, as long as Cheng Wan agreed.

Immediately, the news was announced to the media.

There were those who supported it, and those who were skeptical.

Only those in the circle who had witnessed Cheng Wan's ability at Master Fang's apprenticeship ceremony knew what a good thing it was for Lingxiang that Cheng Wan had joined.

They looked forward to Cheng Wan's new work.

Cheng Wan did not disappoint them; on the day of White Dew, she had Lingxiang launch the new product.

Unlike the previous Solar Term Perfume, this perfume launched by Lingxiang possessed a more subtle beauty.

It was also on this day that Chu Group announced that the Jieqi Perfume project was suspended.

The entire Twenty-Four Solar Terms Perfume line would be sealed away, and the Jieqi Perfume already released would no longer be produced or sold.

This meant that the previously released Jieqi Perfume had become a limited edition.

For a time, the momentum was even stronger than Lingxiang's.

Fang Yiwen was quite angry, believing that Chu Li was deliberately trying to steal Lingxiang's thunder.

Cheng Wan didn't think so; after all, Chu Group was involved in many industries, and perfume was just one sector.

Chu Li looked down on the small assets of Lingxiang.

However, there was likely a deliberate element to it, but not much.