My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 348 - 345: No Coincidence Without Fate

"My lord, please agree," Steward Li pleaded pitifully, "I really have no other choice. You don't understand, when my wife loses her temper..."

"Look at the little backbone you have," Bai Daqing glared fiercely at Steward Li.

Steward Li hung his head, looking very wronged.

"Fine, let your son come back," Bai Daqing finally conceded.

"Thank you, my lord, thank you," Steward Li didn't stop thanking him.

"Old Li, you've also been an old hand in the mansion. I have placed great trust in you, otherwise, I would not have made you the Grand Steward," Bai Daqing spoke with earnest gravity, "You are capable and efficient, and these years you have managed the City Lord's Mansion in perfect order, but..." at this point, Bai Daqing's tone became severe, "your wife really doesn't know what's good for her.

Not only does she throw tantrums in the mansion, but she also came to me, crying and making a scene. If it wasn't for your sake, I would have driven her out long ago."

"Yes, yes, yes," Steward Li quickly admitted his fault, "After I go back, I will surely discipline her strictly, enforce strict control."

"On your own?" Bai Daqing snorted lightly, "Do you have the courage?"

"I..."

"If you can't control her well, just make your wife move out. I won't tolerate her here," Bai Daqing declared.

"Yes, I understand," Steward Li responded.

"One last thing, you're not young anymore, it's time to settle down, stop flirting around. Now, go back," Bai Daqing waved his hand dismissively.

"Ah, I'm leaving," Steward Li acknowledged, then turned and left.

"To be so henpecked, how pitiful," Bai Daqing said with disdain, "Not a trace of manliness, in vain he is a man."

…

In the attic where Li Jiang lived.

A woman of dignified presence paced back and forth in a room, her face full of anxiety. This woman was the wife of Steward Li Jiang, named Lu Saihua.

"Bang!"

The tightly shut door was pushed open, and Li Jiang strode in swiftly.

"Oh, you're finally back," Lu Saihua asked urgently, "How did it go? Did the City Lord agree?"

"Let me have a drink of tea first," Li Jiang walked to the table, picked up a teacup and gulped down several mouthfuls, "Running back and forth all day has worn me out."

"Enough with the suspense, just tell me," Lu Saihua pressed, "what happened in the end?"

Li Jiang nodded, "It went fairly smoothly."

Lu Saihua blinked, "Give me more details."

"The City Lord gave me a sound scolding, oh, it was miserable... but in the end, he agreed."

"He agreed?"

"Yes, he did!"

"Oh, that's wonderful," Lu Saihua's face brightened with joy, "Our son can finally get out of the fire pit, that's great, really great!"

"Sigh…" Li Jiang suddenly heaved a sigh.

"Why are you sighing," Lu Saihua asked, "Aren't you happy that our son is out of trouble?"

"Have you ever thought about… if the City Lord finds out the truth… we'll be done for…" Li Jiang said with a wry smile.

"We'll be careful, there shouldn't be any problems."

"You can't wrap fire with paper."

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"What can we do? We'll take it one step at a time," Li Jiang shook his head, "Dealing with you two, mother and son, is the most unlucky thing in my life."

…

Three days later, Li Jiang's son, Li Xiaoming, was reassigned back to the City Lord's Mansion and took up the temporary post of Guard Commander.

"Father, I've returned," Li Xiaoming entered the room cautiously.

"Kneel down!" Li Jiang rebuked.

"Ah?"

"Kneel down!"

"Thump!"

Li Xiaoming's knees went weak, and he knelt on the ground: "Dad, I..."

"Ah, what are you doing! Our son is finally back home, can't you speak nicely?" Lu Saihua distressed, rushed forward and pulled Li Xiaoming up.

"You're still protecting him!" Li Jiang roared: "He's gotten himself into big trouble this time..."

"It was you who insisted on transferring our son to the remote regions to be a Centurion. If you had let him stay in the City Lord's Mansion, he wouldn't have caused all this trouble."

"What? You're blaming me now?"

"It is your fault!"

"You..."

"What 'you'? Yell at our son one more time, I dare you!" Lu Saihua said furiously.

"You're going to be the death of me!" Li Jiang trembled with rage.

"Dad, Mom, please don't fight," Li Xiaoming interjected: "It's my fault this time, I've caused you both worry."

Li Jiang took a deep breath, trying to calm his tone: "How did you handle the matter?"

"Everyone who knew the ins and outs, I've killed them all."

"Are you sure there were no oversights?"

"None!"

"Good! You've finally done something smart."

"To be honest, I regret it now," Li Xiaoming sighed deeply: "It's all because I was blinded by nonsense and made the wrong decision."

"What's the use of saying this now?" Li Jiang snorted: "From today on, pretend like nothing happened. Work diligently, show some initiative and stop bringing me trouble."

"Ah." Li Xiaoming nodded: "I understand."

"Alright, stay here and talk with your mother. I have some things to take care of," Li Jiang said as he stood up and left.

…

Gao Fei led several guards on patrol within the City Lord's Mansion.

"Whoosh!"

A spirit cat darted out from the front courtyard, almost colliding into Gao Fei.

"Eh? Little guy!" Gao Fei grinned: "Haven't seen you for a few days and you've put on quite some weight, eh? You must've been eating well these days?"

"Meow!!!"

The spirit cat hissed and bared its teeth at Gao Fei, looking ferocious. Clearly, it didn't like Gao Fei, probably still holding a grudge against him for deceiving it with grilled fish and then knocking it out.

Cats are among the animals with the longest memories for a grudge.

"Why did you run out? Trying to slip away again?" Gao Fei laughed: "Get back quickly. If your owner can't find you, she'll be worried again."

Speak of the owner, and the owner arrives!

"Spirit cat, my little treasure, why are you running around again?" Bai Mudan ran over from a distance, picked up the spirit cat and hugged it, then kissed it several times.

"Miss," Gao Fei greeted her as he came forward.

"Eh? What are you doing here?" Bai Mudan looked at Gao Fei in surprise: "And you're wearing a guard's uniform." Bai Mudan still had some impression of Gao Fei.

"I am now the Guard Commander of the City Lord's Mansion," Gao Fei explained.

"Guard Commander?" Bai Mudan laughed: "You can be a Guard Commander?"

What's wrong with the way I am? Gao Fei was displeased, finding Bai Mudan's words annoying. Due to Bai Mudan's status, Gao Fei couldn't afford to lose his temper, so he had to endure it despite the frustration.

"I'm going on patrol," said Gao Fei as he turned to leave. If he couldn't afford to confront her, he chose to avoid her instead.

"You, stop right there," Bai Mudan called out softly: "Don't you move."

"Eh?" Gao Fei paused: "Do you have any other instructions, Miss?"