In This Life, I Will Extremely Pamper My Short-Lived Husband-Chapter 3 - Is He My Son Alone?

After the pleasantries were over, Xie Yanchuan knew at heart that what was coming next was the real deal.

Sure enough, the next moment he heard his father say, "As you know, because of the cooperation project, our family intends to arrange a marriage with the Xu Family. But Miss Xu said that she would agree to the arranged marriage only if she could marry you."

Xie Yanchuan hadn't been paying attention until he heard the second half of the sentence, at which point he suddenly looked up at his father.

Caught by that look, Xie Suian felt somewhat guilty for some reason and coughed lightly twice before continuing, "Jinzhi is a good kid. What do you think about this matter?"

Xie Yanchuan was silent for quite a while and then said in a somewhat stiff voice, "But wasn't it said before that big brother would have an arranged marriage with Miss Xu?"

As soon as Xie Linchuan was mentioned, the atmosphere around the dining table subtly shifted.

But they were a family, and even though Xie Yanchuan wasn't valued highly, things hadn't reached a point where everything was kept from him. Xie Suian said, "Your brother is still involved in an unclear situation with his ex-girlfriend, and Miss Xu doesn't want to get involved in their affairs."

Xie Yanchuan instantly understood. So it was because of this.

But with the arranged marriage falling on his own head...

Xie Yanchuan couldn't quite pinpoint how he felt at that moment. He only felt a dull discomfort at the bottom of his heart, but looking at his parents sitting beside him, Xie Yanchuan didn't say anything.

After dinner was over, He Shuying, with nothing particular to do, sat down on the living room sofa and hugged the Schnauzer that had run over, preparing to watch TV for a while.

And Xie Suian was about to head upstairs to the study to work, leaving Xie Yanchuan with nothing to do.

Before Xie Suian went upstairs, Xie Yanchuan asked, "Dad, is there anything else?"

"Anything else?" Xie Suian looked at Xie Yanchuan with a puzzled face.

Xie Yanchuan nodded slightly, "If there's nothing else, then I'll be leaving."

"You've come all the way back home. Won't you stay for the night?" Xie Suian asked.

Xie Yanchuan shook his head, "The lab's been quite busy recently. It's more convenient for me to go back."

Xie Suian turned his head and glanced at his wife on the sofa. He intended to have her say a few words, but realized that He Shuying didn't even look at him. Xie Suian had no choice but to give up.

"Alright, then," Xie Suian responded helplessly.

Xie Yanchuan nodded, looked at the woman on the sofa, and said respectfully, "Mom, I'm leaving now."

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"Uh-huh, be careful on the road," He Shuying said, glancing back at him nonchalantly.

"Okay," Xie Yanchuan nodded in agreement.

The living room fell quiet again, with only the sounds from the television breaking the silence. The atmosphere turned slightly eerie for a moment.

Xie Yanchuan didn't say anything more and turned to head out of the villa. He was like a guest visiting the place rather than belonging to it. No, Xie Yanchuan's treatment was far worse than that of a guest of the Xie Family.

After all, when guests came to the house, even if He Shuying had to fake it, she would put on an extremely warm front, but she'd never do that with Xie Yanchuan.

Not until Xie Yanchuan had left the villa did Xie Suian, with a slight frown, look at He Shuying and ask in a low voice, "Why didn't you persuade him to stay?"

"Persuade him for what?" He Shuying was just as baffled, not understanding what Xie Suian meant.

"This is his home! Every time he comes back, it's just for a meal and then he leaves. You don't care about him at all. He's your son too!" Xie Suian said irritably.

"What's the matter? Is he only my son and not yours?" He Shuying retorted seriously.

"You!" Xie Suian choked, so irritated he didn't know what to say. In the end, he said nothing and turned, walking towards the stairs.

He Shuying watched Xie Suian's retreating figure and couldn't help but roll her eyes, "All dressed up in noble words, but isn't he just trying to push Yanchuan into an arranged marriage?"

"At least I don't care about him enough to use him!"

He Shuying felt that her second son was somewhat unlucky. Taking over the company had nothing to do with him, yet the arranged marriage had fallen onto his head.

He must be feeling terrible right now. Why had she made him stay at home?

Wouldn't it be better for him to spend some time alone and clear his head?

He Shuying felt utter disdain for her husband deep down. He was utterly useless. After struggling for so many years, he still had to rely on an arranged marriage to secure the family's status.

Xie Yanchuan drove back. When he encountered a traffic light, the car slowed to a stop. Xie Yanchuan's eyes remained fixed on the road ahead, but Xu Jinzhi suddenly popped into his mind.

Actually, he had known Xu Jinzhi since they were children. He had seen her many times. As a child, she was a somewhat haughty girl, always followed by a group of kids who treated her as their leader.

From elementary school to middle school and then high school, she had always been dazzling and bright.

He went abroad to study later on. The next time he saw Xu Jinzhi was a couple of years ago at his grandfather's birthday party.

Back then, Xu Jinzhi wore a magnificent dress and her face was adorned with delicate makeup. He observed her from a distance neither close nor far, watching Xu Jinzhi in the midst of the crowd.

She was still the center of attention, but compared to her youth, she had become more composed.

But whether in childhood or as an adult, Xu Jinzhi's gaze had never once landed on him.

"Beep beep!"

A shrill honking jerked Xie Yanchuan back to reality; the cars in front had moved on. He quickly drove off as well.

*

The next day.

"Mr. Xu, these are the final two proposals from the Planning Department. Please take a look and decide which one to choose," Assistant Chen handed over the folder.

Xu Jinzhi took the folder and glanced through it. Although many years had passed for her since these events, once she saw it, familiar memories came flooding back.

Even if she couldn't remember all the specifics, Xu Jinzhi still recalled the gist.

So, after casually flipping through the folder, Xu Jinzhi said, "Let's go with Group Two's proposal."

"Mr. Xu, this..." Assistant Chen looked hesitant as if she felt Xu Jinzhi's decision was too hasty.

It wasn't that she doubted Mr. Xu's abilities, but in such a short time, probably Mr. Xu hadn't even thoroughly reviewed the specific proposals before making the decision. Assistant Chen couldn't help but feel it was rash.

Xu Jinzhi glanced up at Assistant Chen, noticed her hesitation, pursed her lips, and said as though trying to deceive herself, "I had already looked at it before."

"Oh, I see," Assistant Chen realized, thinking that Mr. Xu wasn't someone to make hasty decisions.

Assistant Chen smiled, "Then I'll relay the message."

With that, Assistant Chen turned to leave, but Xu Jinzhi quickly called him back, "Wait a moment."

"Is there something else, Mr. Xu?" Assistant Chen asked.

Xu Jinzhi coughed lightly, then said very seriously, "I want you to find out what Xie Yanchuan is doing every day."