The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife

Tear drops glistened as they cascaded down the woman's cheeks and landed at her feet. A woman in black stood respectfully behind her; she was the woman's confidant. In a prominent family like the Chen family, relationships were intricate and rife with covert rivals and power-money deals. The most important thing was loyalty, and she was the woman's most trusted person. As a collateral branch of the Chen family, she had been indoctrinated since childhood with the idea of dedicating her life to the Chen family. Over the years, she had grown accustomed to this woman's decisive and ruthless methods, whether in business or family affairs. This woman had gradually become the Family Head, but this current vulnerability was something she never witnessed before.

At noon, the Maserati slowly drove out of the cemetery. The woman looked out of the window with a somber expression, deep in thought. When the car approached the Chen family's entrance, a resolute look appeared on the woman's face. She had made up her mind; she would never miss another chance. She believed she could rekindle her past relationship with Ye Shikai. She had waited far too long, only she knew the taste of these eight years of excruciating suffering.

A seductive smile formed at the corners of the woman's mouth, "Kai, you are mine. I will definitely have you."

Su Qingyu was driving the car, occasionally glancing at Ye Shikai seated beside her. Seeing his heavy expression as he gazed out the window, her heart felt oddly stirred. This man displayed a weathered side she had never seen before. The death of his mother had profoundly impacted him, and his father had also saved her father's life. Deep down, Su Qingyu felt sympathy for Ye Shikai. Perhaps her previous attitude towards him had been too harsh.

Thinking this, she began to feel guilty. Even if she was not fond of the marriage arrangement, she should not have treated anyone this way – she had not even maintained basic politeness.

Su Qingyu drove back to Lishi Garden and hurried down after changing into her office outfit. Since the founding of Tianya Group, this was the first time she was late for work. On her way, she received multiple texts from her secretary reminding her about today's meeting, so she didn't pay much attention to Ye Shikai, who was lost in thought on the sofa, before heading to the company.

Ye Shikai felt increasingly distraught and stared blankly at the ceiling. He had tried to let go of his mother's death, hoping time would cleanse the pain in his heart, but seeing his mother again brought all the memories flooding back. Suddenly, the ringing of his phone broke his reverie, reluctant, he answered the call to hear An Lan's yelling.

"Ye Shikai you jerk, why did you skip work today!" An Lan, sitting in her office, was nearly driven mad. Just recently, Ye Shikai had almost been late, and today, he had failed to show up at all without informing her.

Ye Shikai broke out in a cold sweat, having forgotten about work and neglected to notify An Lan, afraid she might misunderstand and get angry. "Sorry, Lan. I had something come up today and forgot to ask for leave," Ye Shikai quickly explained apologetically, now having brought upon himself the wrath of this female boss.

"I don't care. You have twenty minutes to get to the office, or else... you're dead," she said before hanging up the phone. An Lan clenched her little fists, her cheeks puffed up with anger. Fortunately, none of her colleagues saw her. Normally a stern career woman, her cute side would drive countless men crazy.

On the other end of the phone, Ye Shikai felt completely helpless. What they say about rank pulling weight in bureaucracy was proving true. He left the residential area and hailed a cab to rush to the office.

"Lan, cool down, you're getting wrinkles," Ye Shikai said, a bit nervously, trying to ease the tension with An Lan by playing on their relationship.

"What, getting wrinkles… No, wait, Ye Shikai, don't try to change the subject. If you don't honestly explain yourself today, you're not leaving this office," she said, sensing the implied meanings in their exchange.

"I messed up, I went to the cemetery today and forgot to tell you," An Lan suddenly remembered Ye Shikai's background and, after hearing his explanation, most of her anger dissipated. "Okay, don't let it happen again. Lucky for you I'm generous, otherwise I'd have fired you already."

"Lan, you're so generous, I have no way to repay you," Ye Shikai said with a sheepish laugh.

"Get back to work now," An Lan yelled. This guy, still joking around. Seeing Ye Shikai's sly grin, An Lan realized she'd been played and stared at him angrily. But just now, An Lan clearly felt her heart flutter like a deer pounding against her chest, almost enjoying Ye Shikai's teasing, her face flushing red.

"I asked you here today because there's something important. Tidy up your attire and come with me to see the president." Truly a powerful businesswoman; with a deep breath, her expression turned back to its usual icy demeanor. They say a woman's mood flips faster than flipping a book, and it's truly no lie.

"What did you say? Why do I need to meet with the president?" Ye Shikai was somewhat reluctant. I don't even know the president, why should I go? Seeing Ye Shikai's unwilling face, An Lan felt a kind of frustrated disappointment—so many people are breaking their necks for a chance to meet the president, I'm offering you a leg up and you're still not happy?

An Lan's face showed a trace of anger, "That's settled then. Whether you want to go or not, you're going." After saying this, An Lan grabbed Ye Shikai's arm, and Ye Shikai, feeling helpless, realized An Lan was determined not to take no for an answer.

All the way there, An Lan held onto Ye Shikai's arm until they reached the president's office door, where An Lan gently knocked.

"Come in." A familiar voice came from inside. Ye Shikai was surprised and looked directly into the eyes of the woman before him. That stunning face, those cold eyes—who else could it be but his own wife, Su Qingyu.

How could it be Su Qingyu? My boss is actually my wife? There are so many businesses in Yanjing; why did I choose Su Qingyu's?

The world is really too small...

Su Qingyu was also shocked; how could Ye Shikai be here? But she quickly returned to her cold demeanor, a good actress, not letting An Lan see any sign of their relationship.

"This is the very talented employee I mentioned before, Ye Shikai." An Lan looked at Ye Shikai, who was still in shock, dissatisfied, she nudged him on the shoulder. Ye Shikai came back to his senses and saw An Lan's somewhat angry look, realizing his gaffe.

"President Su, hello, my name is Ye Shikai, an employee from the public relations department." He is actually my wife, yet I can't admit it; at this moment, Ye Shikai's heart was in turmoil.

"President Su, I have something else to attend to first. Ye Shikai needs to speak with you, I won't disturb you further." Before leaving, she shot Ye Shikai an expectant look. My gosh, when did it become my turn to have issues to discuss with the president? It was clearly her who dragged me in here. An Lan slowly closed the door, leaving the two inside exchanging glances.

"How could it be you!"

"How could it be you!"