My beautiful CEO wife
Chapter 517: Wife in Name Only

Chapter 517: Chapter 517: Wife in Name Only

"Isn’t the fashion show set to start in a while? The people coming to the show this time are well-known figures from various fields around the world, and they all want to get acquainted in advance, that’s why a dinner was held."

Leng Ruobing said, "I want you to go with me."

Xiao Zheng, whose mind was now filled with thoughts of Golden Bone, shook his head and said, "I don’t want to go. You brought several assistants with you, right? Go with them."

Leng Ruobing was startled, as she hadn’t expected Xiao Zheng to refuse. Seeing his lethargic appearance, she huffed and with her arms crossed, said, "You must go with me."

Xiao Zheng spread his hands in resignation. "Why do you insist on me going? I’m not familiar with any of those famous people, and going there won’t be of any use."

Leng Ruobing looked down.

His words made her ponder, indeed, it was a bit strange. Why did she insist that Xiao Zheng had to join her?

Upon reflection, Leng Ruobing realized that although Xiao Zheng always looked lazy and carefree, having him by her side gave her a sense of security.

As if no matter what happened, Xiao Zheng would be able to help her out.

But naturally, Leng Ruobing would not voice this thought. True to her reputation as a stunning CEO, she quickly thought of a tactic, "Who knows what you might get up to staying here in the hotel? As your wife in name, it’s both my responsibility and duty to keep an eye on you!"

With an authoritative tone, she declared, "Today, you’re going whether you like it or not."

Xiao Zheng let out a resigned sigh. "I give up. For the sake of that ’wife’ title, I’ll go with you."

"That’s settled then."

Leng Ruobing smiled triumphantly.

However, she soon snapped back to reality. She had just said something rather ambiguous, referring to herself as his wife...

Leng Ruobing’s ears turned red instantly; although she’s often been seen as an ice queen, she felt very shy about these matters and without saying anything, turned and walked toward her room as if escaping.

Xiao Zheng, on the other hand, felt rather baffled.

He shook his head and closed the door.

Before long,

the time for the dinner arrived.

The dinner was held in an enormous hall within the castle hotel. When it was time, Leng Ruobing came to fetch Xiao Zheng. She didn’t bring her assistants but looped her arm through Xiao Zheng’s and walked toward the hall.

Leng Ruobing was clearly dressed up for the evening. She wore a red gown that set off her pale skin and fiery clothes against her icy beauty, creating a striking visual impact.

Even Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.

Arriving at the entrance of the hall, they handed their invitations to the staff at the door and entered.

Looking around, the hall was glittering with crystal chandeliers reflecting dazzling lights; men and women in colorful attire milled around with wine glasses in hand. Soft, pleasant music played as groups of three or five gathered to chat elegantly and comfortably, creating a very friendly atmosphere.

This harmony was disrupted in an instant.

As soon as Leng Ruobing entered, she became the center of attention, with many eager eyes focused on her.

Extreme beauty knows no boundaries.

And Leng Ruobing had certainly reached that level.

Though most of those present were Caucasian and had different aesthetic preferences from Asians, they were still stunned by Leng Ruobing’s beauty—so much so that several gentlemen couldn’t help exclaiming "MY GOD" without regard for their image.

Leng Ruobing was accustomed to such scenes and remained composed, not the least bit nervous. She nodded slightly to the crowd and, arm in arm with Xiao Zheng, made her way to an inconspicuous corner.

Xiao Zheng whispered into Leng Ruobing’s ear, "Coming with you was a mistake."

"How so?" Leng Ruobing asked.

Xiao Zheng said helplessly, "Look at those people’s gazes on me, almost all of them are like they want to kill someone. If looks could kill, I reckon I’d have died hundreds of times already."

"If looks could kill, I reckon I’d be dead ten thousand times over," Leng Ruobing said.

"Hm?"

Xiao Zheng was puzzled.

"Look," she said.

Leng Ruobing pointed at some spots.

When Xiao Zheng looked over, he immediately noticed those spots were corners where groups of ladies gathered. At that moment, each of those ladies had an undisguised fervor in their eyes as they sized him up. Even as Xiao Zheng looked back at them, a few women blew him kisses.

"So that’s how it is. Alas, having too much charm is a bother too," Xiao Zheng said very cockily.

But what he said wasn’t a lie.

That evening, he was wearing a well-tailored black suit, exuding a mysterious and handsome air with a casual pride in his eyes and brow, as if he were a prince from some ancient royal lineage, possessing a deadly allure for women.

"Full of yourself, aren’t you?" Leng Ruobing rolled her eyes at Xiao Zheng before sitting down.

Xiao Zheng, however, didn’t sit. He glanced around, found a plate, and started looking for food. He filled his plate with a variety of dishes from the banquet table and then returned to his original spot and started eating.

A vein popped on Leng Ruobing’s forehead.

This Xiao Zheng was indeed a glutton.

It seemed like every time she took him to a banquet, his mission was to sweep through the most delicious dishes at the fastest speed and then enjoy the feast alone, completely oblivious to everything else around him.

But soon, Leng Ruobing started to hear some voices, all from women.

"Ah, look, he looks so handsome eating."

"More than just looking handsome while eating, didn’t you notice how he was when he picked up his plate to get the food? He moved like the wind, so agile and so graceful."

"He smiled, he smiled at me."

"Dream on, he was looking at the matsutake next to you."

Leng Ruobing couldn’t help feeling resigned.

’Such silly, infatuated women.’

She shook her head. At this moment, she saw a waiter bring over a very famous French dish, so she forked a small portion and placed it on Xiao Zheng’s plate.

Her actions were rather like those of a doting wife.

However, Leng Ruobing did all this subconsciously. She hadn’t realized it herself.

Meanwhile, the gentlemen attending the banquet could no longer bear it.

Right then,

many big shots, all very famous figures from around the globe – like top designers, supermodels, jewelry designers, dukes, and barons with ancient noble titles – approached Leng Ruobing to strike up a conversation, one after another.