Chapter 226 - 156: Verbal Thanks
Chapter 226: Chapter 156: Verbal Thanks
Seeing Xiao Xiao’s condition, Gao Yuan immediately went to her side.
"Not feeling well?"
Xiao Xiao frowned and nodded.
This was the first time Gao Yuan had ever seen her like this.
"I’ll take you to the hospital."
Gao Yuan said, about to pick her up, but Xiao Xiao struggled slightly. "It’s my period."
It was the third day of her period. Usually, it was manageable, the pain bearable, but for some reason, it was suddenly severe this time.
This time, Gao Yuan didn’t make that brown sugar and fermented rice wine drink. He now had Chinese medicinal massage techniques, which could do more than just relieve a person’s physical fatigue.
They were also very effective for women’s issues.
Gao Yuan had Xiao Xiao lie down flat. He rubbed his hands together for a moment until they were warm, then placed them on Xiao Xiao’s lower abdomen and began to massage her slowly.
After a short while, Xiao Xiao’s expression relaxed considerably. Lying on the sofa, she watched Gao Yuan earnestly massaging her, her heart filled with happiness and joy.
She had indeed been against marriage before, the reason being she had a fear of it.
Perhaps seeing too many messy marital relationships among the men and women around her had led her to believe that marriage was just a partnership, where two people simply cooperated in life, each with their own role.
She found that incredibly dull; she’d rather be on her own.
But she also didn’t want to live alone, which was why she’d opted for in-vitro fertilization that one time.
When she met Gao Yuan, she always felt something about him drew her in, making her unable to resist getting closer, even making her want to flirt with him.
One thing led to another, and a sense of possessiveness was born.
Then, the two of them naturally ended up sleeping together.
But once a person enters such a relationship, desire can catalyze many things they’d never cared about before.
Just like now, in Xiao Xiao’s eyes, Gao Yuan was just so gentle.
She overlooked all of Gao Yuan’s flaws.
She suddenly wanted to talk to Gao Yuan about Hang City.
"You’ve been away from Hang City for so many days. Do you miss home?"
Gao Yuan was gently massaging Xiao Xiao’s abdomen. When he heard her question, his hands paused for a moment.
He understood. Xiao Xiao wasn’t asking if he missed Hang City, but if he missed the women in Hang City.
That was a really difficult question to answer.
Women are all prone to jealousy. Even though Lin Wanyu and Li Mengqing had such a good relationship, she would still get jealous of Li Mengqing.
With all her wealth, Gao Yuan didn’t believe for a second that Xiao Xiao was just some tender, docile woman.
’Mercy doesn’t win wars, and righteousness doesn’t build fortunes!’
"Shanghai is pretty great, too."
"When I have the money, I’ll make a home here too."
Gao Yuan didn’t mention Hang City. Instead, he brought up Shanghai and deliberately said he wanted to make a home in Shanghai in the future.
How could he make a home in Shanghai? It would have to be with Xiao Xiao.
A faint, unreadable smile touched Xiao Xiao’s lips.
She was quite satisfied with Gao Yuan’s answer.
However, she also understood that Gao Yuan was dodging the real issue, deliberately avoiding any mention of the two women in Hang City.
"Hang City, Shanghai... it’s all just living life."
Xiao Xiao closed her eyes and said this slowly.
She understood perfectly. Gao Yuan’s meaning was clear: he wasn’t going to cut ties with the people in Hang City. So, she wouldn’t press the issue.
Pushing too hard can sometimes scare a man away.
Gao Yuan continued massaging Xiao Xiao. She didn’t bring it up again, and neither did he.
But in his heart, Gao Yuan was truly starting to wonder what he should do next.
After a good while.
Xiao Xiao placed her hands over Gao Yuan’s.
After Gao Yuan sensed that the pain in Xiao Xiao’s stomach had subsided, his hands had started to get a little restless, unconsciously climbing the peaks.
Her hands were holding his, but Gao Yuan didn’t pull away, still squeezing lightly.
"Do you have any connections for Chinese medicinal herbs?"
"I do."
Xiao Xiao still didn’t open her eyes. She was enjoying the current sensation.
"I’m preparing to start a small business. I’ll need some Chinese medicinal herbs. Could you help me get in touch with someone?"
"Alright."
Xiao Xiao still didn’t ask any questions, not caring what kind of business Gao Yuan was planning to start.
Gao Yuan looked at Xiao Xiao with a mischievous grin, increasing the pressure of his hands slightly. "Aren’t you even curious what kind of business I’m going into?"
Xiao Xiao’s sensual lips curved into a slight smile. Even though her eyes were closed, that smile gave Gao Yuan the feeling that he was completely in her control.
"The moment you sign a deal, I’ll know what you’re up to."
"The medicinal herb supplier I’m introducing you to is a company under my name."
As she spoke, Xiao Xiao opened her eyes, looking at Gao Yuan with a playful expression.
Gao Yuan was frustrated.
’So what if you’re rich!’
But he was also growing to like Xiao Xiao more and more. She wasn’t as lively as Lin Wanyu, nor as gentle as Li Mengqing, but this woman had a truly magnanimous way of handling things.
And that made Gao Yuan feel very comfortable.
Just like what he had asked about earlier. If it were Lin Wanyu, she would have definitely grilled him for every last detail. But Xiao Xiao wouldn’t ask; she would find out for herself.
Thinking of this, Gao Yuan suddenly understood.
’Perhaps I don’t really have any secrets from Xiao Xiao.’
Except for the Money Power System, he felt that Xiao Xiao probably understood him very well, including his situation with Lin Wanyu and Li Mengqing.
"I have other women."
Gao Yuan pondered for a moment, then finally chose to confess.
He was well aware of the potential consequences of his confession. It was possible his relationship with Xiao Xiao would end right here.
But Gao Yuan didn’t want to keep deluding himself.
’Time to rip the band-aid off!’
"I know."
"I’m hungry."
Xiao Xiao’s reply was as calm as ever.