Cinderella Innocent and Boss Charming - Chapter 195

Chapter 195 You Must Be Careful When the Thief Is Trying to Steal From You
After He Sen came back, he told Du Xiaoxian a good news that he had recommended her paintings to some galleries before the Spring Festival, and now a gallery finally replied to him saying that they could help her to hold a painting exhibition.

Although it was only a small one, it was great news for an unknown little girl.

Du Xiaoxian immediately devoted all her energy to the exhibition with enthusiasm and concentrated on painting at home every day. With things to do, life was not too difficult. Du Huayue didn’t call her, perhaps because he hadn’t found a house to rent yet. With nothing in mind, Du Xiaoxian was just waiting for Shao Boqing to come back so that she could go out with Gu Nianbin for several days. But before that, she must prepare all her paintings well for the exhibition so that the exhibition could be held as scheduled. As for her presence, it shouldn’t matter.

After two seemingly smooth days, Shao Boqing came back. With Nina pregnant, they couldn’t have fun to the fullest, so they came back after only five days at the beach.

Gu Nianbin invited the newlyweds to dinner. Zhou Ting was also invited. After dinner, everyone went to Shao Boqing and Nina’s new home. It was a townhouse located in busy streets and given by Shao Bokang as a gift. Shao Boqing spent a lot of time decorating it and turned the house into a luxurious, delicate, and warm place. Gu Nianbin and Zhou Ting had been here before, but Du Xiaoxian was here for the first time, so she felt it a bit novel.

Shao Boqing and Gu Nianbin were discussing business in the study. Nina was talking with Zhou Ting and Du Xiaoxian in the bedroom, and she took out her gifts for them.

This was the first time someone had brought Du Xiaoxian a gift from a distance. She was so happy that she kept fondling the tourmaline bracelet admiringly.

Zhou Ting pouted her lips and said jealously, “You gave the wife-to-be of your boss a tourmaline bracelet, but only gave me a string of pearls. You are being partial!”

Nina exclaimed, “Hey! Miss, figure it out. These are authentic South Pearls, full in shape and even in color. They’re top-grade, okay? I had intended to keep them for myself but then changed my mind to give them to you. So why you being picky with them?!”

“Really?” Zhou Ting scrutinized the string of pearls under the light carefully, “Don’t fool me, I know how South Pearl looks like.”

Du Xiaoxian found the scene funny. How nice they could be friends like this!

Nina showed them the photos taken at the beach. Although it was winter, the sea view was beautiful with coconut trees, the sea breeze, beautiful beaches, and gorgeous people. Du Xiaoxian looked very carefully, and finally couldn’t help but say, “Young Master said that we would also go to the beach a few days later.”

“Really?” Nina looked a little surprised. She took a glance at Du Xiaoxian and said, ” When I read the newspaper that day, I was really worried that you might have a quarrel with Boss Gu, but Boqing said that I was just worrying for nothing. He said that with your character, you wouldn’t argue with Boss Gu, and that Boss Gu would never leave…” Before she could finish, Nina saw Zhou Ting tipping her a wink. She was stunned for a while, and then said with a faint smile, “Did I say something wrong?”

“It’s okay,” Du Xiaoxian said softly. “I read the newspaper that day, but it’s actually nothing. Young Master said he had made it very clear to Miss Xia.”

“It must be nothing!” Zhou Ting said, “Think about how the boss treats you! No other woman can win his heart. So what if Xia Xiaowan is the boss’s first love? Just like what I told you last time, they are all from the past, and only you are in the present. They stand no chance at all. Only you are the apple of the boss’s eye. Xiaoxian, you must be one hundred percent sure of it, do you hear me?”

Du Xiaoxian nodded, “Actually, Young Master has been waiting for Miss Xia for so long, and it is logical for them to be together. I can understand.”

“That’s nonsense!” Zhou Ting got angry as soon as she heard it, and she poked Xiaoxian’s head with her finger. “The boss has confessed everything to you to stop you from making blind and disorderly conjectures. How could you still say such words? The boss will be furious if he hears it!”

“What are you doing?” Nina hit Zhou Ting, “This is your boss’s wife-to-be, how dare you scold her like this? Boss Gu is still in the study!”

Nina was just joking, but Du Xiaoxian hurriedly defended Zhou Ting, “Don’t blame Sister Zhou, I know she is for my good. It’s just…”

Zhou Ting sighed, “You are just so weak to be bullied, Xiaoxian. Even though the boss has confessed everything to you, you don’t know what Xia Xiaowan is up to. Who knows if she will be the second Xia Manyin? Just keep a watchful eye on your man. As the saying goes that you must be careful when the thief is trying to steal from you. Even if she won’t snatch him away openly, it’s annoying that she keeps trying to steal him from you. You have to learn to be tough. Trust me, even if you get jealous for small things, the boss won’t blame you.”

“Yeah, Xiaoxian, you have to be more confident,” Nina also said. “I was too unconfident before, so I always chose to run away. But Boss Gu is much more reliable than my man. At least he doesn’t even care to take an extra glance at other women, unlike Shao Boqing who shows his charm wherever he goes. In the beginning, I was also worried, but now that we’re married, I have to fight for my love. There are too many temptations in this world, and it’s not easy to resist them. Like what Zhou Ting said, Xiaoxian, you have to be tough. If Xia Xiaowan dared to pester Boss Gu, you would make trouble with him. If he loves you, he will yield to you. That’s exactly how I deal with Shao Boqing now. If he doesn’t meet my request, I will make trouble. He is terrified and can do nothing but beg for my mercy.”

Zhou Ting laughed loudly, “How can he not be terrified? You are pregnant, of course, he will be regretful if he displeases you or the baby. But Xiaoxian, you are really so tame. Occasionally making some trouble will make the boss care more about you.”

Du Xiaoxian listened with a smile and didn’t say a word. She knew their suggestions were for her good, but they didn’t know that Gu Nianbin still loved Xia Xiaowan in his heart!

In the study, holding a glass of red wine and crossing his legs, Shao Boqing said with a smile, “Boss Gu, I appreciate your hard work these days. I suppose you must be very busy with no assistants beside.”

“It’s good that you know,” Gu Nianbin said slowly. “Nianjing hasn’t returned. Now that you are back, you have to get busy with all the business.”

Shao Boqing frowned slightly, “I have come back from my honeymoon, how come he hasn’t returned yet? Did he go on vacation in the Pacific Ocean?”

“I don’t know. On the ninth day of the first lunar month, he called and said he would be back a few days later. I was busy then and didn’t have the opportunity to ask,” Gu Nianbin said. “He had been doing his best for the company in the past few years. Just let him enjoy himself on a vacation.”

“Okay, since you have given the order, I’ll let him go, otherwise I will call him to come back tomorrow.” Shao Boqing took a sip of wine, and then suddenly squinted at Gu Nianbin but said nothing.

Gu Nianbin was confused, “What’s that look? So weird!”

Shao Boqing chuckled, “I want to see if you’re hiding something in your heart.”

“What am I hiding?” Gu Nianbin glanced at him, “Don’t beat around the bush.”

“Then I’ll say it.” Shao Boqing said while shaking his glass, “Do you want Du Xiaoxian or Xia Xiaowan, or both?”

“Nonsense!” Gu Nianbin said, “Xiaowan and I can’t be together anymore.”

“Why do I hear some melancholy in your words?” Shao Boqing raised his eyebrows, “Do you still have any feelings for Xia Xiaowan?”

“Except for Du Xiaoxian, I don’t care about anyone.” It’s rare for Gu Nianbin to confess his feelings for Du Xiaoxian before others so honestly.

“Then I can be rest assured,” Shao Boqing pretended to breathe a relief. “On the wedding day, I almost thought you paired off with Xia Xiaowan, and I thought so even more when the news came out the next day. Nina was worried that Du Xiaoxian would face a miserable end this time. But I still had confidence in you and said that you must be reluctant to leave Du Xiaoxian, which eventually turned out to be true.” He stroked his eyebrows with his slender fingers. “But Xia Xiaowan doesn’t seem to have no feelings for you. Don’t forget the Xia Manyin thing which had just passed. You have to be careful.”

“I’ve made it clear to Xiaowan. She is not Xia Manyin and she won’t do stupid things.”

“It’s better to be careful,” Shao Boqing said. “Du Xiaoxian is too vulnerable; anyone can bully her. You are bound to worry about her since you’ve chosen such a weak girl. But my Nina is different. When we were at the beach, a hot girl took several more looks at me, and she directly scared that girl away with her glaring eyes.”

Gu Nianbin smiled, “With me, no one can bully her.”

“I hope so.” Shao Boqing said, “If I guessed it correctly, my wife and Zhou Ting must be teaching her how to deal with Xia Xiaowan now. With them, Du Xiaoxian has a think tank and won’t suffer a big loss.”

“That’s what I’m worried about.” Gu Nianbin said, “There is originally nothing going on, but now with them two meddling in, it seems that I am not innocent anymore.” He put down his glass and stood up. “I’m leaving now.”

“Come on, let’s talk for a while longer. It’s been a long time since you saw me, don’t you miss me?” Shao Boqing followed him with a playful grin on his face, “You are just worrying for nothing. They won’t have any bad influence on Du Xiaoxian. Don’t just speak or act on hearsay. Du Xiaoxian is an adult and she can tell right from wrong. Hey, I’m talking to you…”

Shao Boqing was still muttering when Gu Nianbin had already walked to the door of the bedroom and knocked on the door. Du Xiaoxian happened to come to the door, but he didn’t go in. Holding her waist, he asked softly, “Are we leaving now?”

“Okay.” Du Xiaoxian turned around and asked Zhou Ting, “Sister Zhou, will you go with us?”

Zhou Ting glanced at Gu Nianbin and was hesitating. President Gu waved his hand domineeringly, “Let’s go, I’ll give you a ride.”

The boss was offering to help but still with a domineering tone. Secretary Zhou quickly took her bag and responded with a sweet smile, “Thank you, boss, and thank you, boss’s wife-to-be!”

Du Xiaoxian was so embarrassed by her words that she flushed with shame, “Sister Zhou, don’t make fun of me…”

Gu Nianbin pressed her tightly in his arms, “What? Don’t you want to marry me?”

“It’s not like that, I… I just…” Du Xiaoxian was flustered and couldn’t say clearly.

“Okay, I know.” Gu Nianbin gently kissed her lips as if nobody was watching.

Zhou Ting had planned to test Gu Nianbin’s reaction by saying that. Now seeing the scene, she was really relieved. Shao Boqing and Nina secretly laughed while covering their mouths. Du Xiaoxian blushed and dared not look up for a long time, so Gu Nianbin led her downstairs with his arms around her just like that.