The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife
Chapter 146 - 146 146 On Fate

146: Chapter 146: On Fate 146: Chapter 146: On Fate What is love in this world that prompts vows of life and death commitment?

“Ye Shikai, do you believe in fate?” Luo Shiqi pulled back the curtains, with sunlight illuminating both of them as they had calmed down.

Ye Shikai, with his hands in his pockets, leaned against the railing, holding a lit cigarette.

Ye Shikai took a deep drag, fate, it always seemed to be playing jokes on him.

Throughout his life, it seemed everyone was leaving him, parents, friends, comrades-in-arms.

It felt like no one was always there with him, and because of this, Ye Shikai would feel lonely from time to time.

He sighed inwardly, why was his fate so poor?

“Fate,” muttered Ye Shikai, and then hesitated as if he wanted to say more, “I didn’t use to believe, but now…”

“Because of a marriage arrangement left by your elders, Su Qingyu married you, and because of this arrangement, you returned to Huaxia, endured her disdain until now, and you have fallen in love with each other.

Would you say that’s fate?” In the unseen workings of the world, Ye Shikai and Su Qingyu ended up together.

People originally with no connections to each other, through twists and turns, came together, and all this seemed to be predestined.

“Shiqi, what exactly are you trying to say?” asked Ye Shikai.

“Because of Su Qingyu, you came back to Huaxia, and because you came back, I met you.

Would you call that fate as well?”

“I suppose so,” Ye Shikai replied faintly.

“I was jealous of Su Qingyu before, because of this marriage arrangement, she got this love that wasn’t originally hers, while no matter how hard I tried to pursue you, I could only be considered a mistress.

I envied her; why could she have you by her side without making any effort?

But now, I’ve realized, if it wasn’t for her, how could I have met you?”

“Moreover, I haven’t lost to her.

If her being with you is fate, isn’t my meeting you also fate?” Luo Shiqi said with a sense of relief.

The heavens were unfair to her, causing her to lose to Su Qingyu at the starting line in the emotional game, but the heavens were fair too, giving her the chance to meet Ye Shikai, also thanks to Su Qingyu.

“Can you answer a question for me?” Luo Shiqi asked.

“Go ahead.”

“If Su Qingyu wasn’t your wife, between her and me, who would you choose?” Upon hearing Luo Shiqi’s question, Ye Shikai tensed up.

This question was destined to be unsolvable for him.

One minute, two minutes, three minutes, Ye Shikai stayed silent, and the air seemed to freeze.

Luo Shiqi’s expression shifted from nervous to expectant, and finally to content, with a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

“What are you smiling about?” asked Ye Shikai.

“I already know the answer.

At least now, in your heart, Su Qingyu and I are on the same starting line again, aren’t we?” Luo Shiqi said cunningly, and Ye Shikai understood her implication, smiling knowingly.

“Actually, I’m just like Su Qingyu to the outside world, always cold-faced, because in society, we must learn to disguise ourselves, it’s self-protection.” Ye Shikai agreed with Luo Shiqi’s expression.

If Su Qingyu was always giggling, how could the people in the company respect her, and how could Tianya Group have developed?

“But when it comes to feelings, we are the same too, devoted and passionate.

Sometimes we get jealous and irritated.

Before, we hadn’t met someone to move our hearts.

Now we have, and that person is you.”

“I’ve always believed that everything needs to be fought for, including feelings.

If a woman can obtain a man’s affection without any reason, that man is just attracted by her appearance, but that isn’t true love.” Luo Shiqi poured a glass of water and handed it to Ye Shikai, whose cigarettes had long since burned out, “So for my feelings for you, I won’t give up.

I don’t owe Su Qingyu anything, so I don’t have to give up this relationship because of your marriage arrangement with her.

You should tell her to keep a closer watch on you, or else…” Seeing Luo Shiqi’s serious demeanor, Ye Shikai could almost envision a battle brewing between the two women.

“The things I want, I have never failed to get,” Luo Shiqi said with determination.

“You really are domineering.”

“Of course.” Luo Shiqi revealed a smile, and so did Ye Shikai, for they had finally opened up about the deep-seated issues in her heart, lightening the mood for both.

Several hours later, Ye Shikai, holding the document, left the building and got back into the car.

“Was it something serious, being gone that long?” As soon as he got in, Ailina approached with her insatiable curiosity.

“Nonsense, just discussing some things,” Ye Shikai said.

“Actually, she’s quite pitiful,” Ailina suddenly said.

“What’s pitiful?”

“If I’m not wrong, the ‘second sister-in-law’ Ghost mentioned must be her, right?” Ailina, resting her chin in her hand, looked at Ye Shikai with big eyes.

Ghost really did have a big mouth, but Ailina’s intuition was really accurate – maybe that’s just a woman’s nature.

“Although I don’t know what’s between you and her, according to Huaxia’s views, a mistress is definitely looked down upon, right?” Ailina continued.

This question was indeed related to Luo Shiqi.

As a mistress, there were many things she was destined not to do.

“I just don’t understand Huaxia’s way of thinking.

If you want to love, just love.

Why care about so much?

If all three parties don’t object, why can’t they live together?” Ailina lay back, arms behind her head, an indifferent expression on her face.

The thought of living with both Luo Shiqi and Su Qingyu—Ye Shikai didn’t even dare to consider it.

He wasn’t sure about Luo Shiqi, but Su Qingyu certainly wouldn’t agree right now.

This woman was a typical jealous type; it wasn’t noticeable before when she had no partner, but now that she’s married to Ye Shikai, seeing him close with other women would definitely make her sulky.

“Keep wondering if you don’t understand,” said Ye Shikai unenthusiastically, and he started driving the Lexus, heading back to the company.

When they turned into a secluded street, Ye Shikai suddenly hit the brakes, causing Ailina, who had been dozing off, to bump her head against the front, rubbing her head in pain.

“Hey, why did you suddenly stop the car?” Ailina yelled.

“There’s been a crash up ahead; it’s blocking the road,” Ye Shikai pointed ahead, “Let’s go have a look.”

They got out of the car, Ailina walking ahead.

Three men approached.

The first man immediately bowed and came forward, “I’m sorry, our car broke down, and the police haven’t arrived yet.”

“Let me take a look at it for you,” Ailina stepped forward to inspect the car, and suddenly, Ye Shikai acutely sensed something odd about the three men.

There was a murderous intent—this was a trap.