The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 796: Wholeheartedly Engaged in Business_1

Chapter 796: Chapter 796: Wholeheartedly Engaged in Business_1

Xia Qingtian was engrossed in her work when a large hand suddenly dropped on her shoulder, massaging it with firm, yet gentle strokes.

The stiffness and soreness in her shoulder, a product of being bent over her work for so long, noticeably eased up.

When she looked up, she was stunned to find Bo Jingyan, his face carefully made up.

She immediately put down her work and said with a mix of amusement and disbelief, "When did you start strolling into my company and office so freely?"

Bo Jingyan continued his massage, a touch of pride in his voice as he replied, "Everyone at your company now knows we’re dating, so who would dare to block their boss’s future husband?"

Xia Qingtien couldn’t help but laugh and shake her head.

Ignoring his last comment, she asked instead, "What brings you here?"

"Tomorrow’s the weekend," Bo Jingyan responded. "I was wondering if President Xia had any time? I’ve found a fun place and thought we could go there with An’an."

At this, Xia Qingtian unveiled a look of regret.

"I’m busy this weekend!" and before Bo Jingyan could ask why, she took an invitation out from her drawer, "I’ve been invited to a fashion dinner."

Bo Jingyan ceased his massage and leaned against the armrest of her office chair.

"Do you have to go?" he asked Xia Qingtian.

She nodded, "You ought to know, were it not for the backing of Bo Group, Star Entertainment would have gone bankrupt ages ago. I took over the company, despite not having much connections."

"So both the company and I are lacking in terms of fashion resources. This time, since I have received an invitation to the fashion dinner, I should definitely attend to establish some networks in the fashion industry and provide some fashion resources for our artistes."

Seeing that she was occupied, Bo Jingyan felt a twinge of regret but he had no intention of stopping her from pursuing higher career achievements.

In the end, he didn’t say anything.

Seeing his silence, Xia Qingtian carefully observed his expressions.

However, with his features changed by makeup, it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or not.

By putting herself in his shoes, she understood that him suggesting a great place for a date only to be rejected would hurt.

She tugged at Bo Jingyan’s sleeve, her voice pleading and coquettish, "Are you angry with me?"

"Hmmm..." Bo Jingyan hadn’t been angry. Taking advantage of her misunderstanding, he maintained a stone-faced expression.

"Oh come on, darling, please don’t be mad." Xia Qingtian started to cajole him, promising, "How about we go next week? I will definitely clear some time for you."

Faced with a sweet-talking wife, Bo Jingyan couldn’t keep a straight face any longer.

A smirk appeared on his thin lips, "I can let go of my anger, but you have to promise me something."

Xia Qingtian, noticing the slight change in his expression, realized he was teasing her. Instead of calling him out, she played along, "What is it?"

Though it was indeed her fault for disregarding Bo Jingyan’s feelings, even if he didn’t get angry, she should still take this matter seriously and be ready to make it up to him, as long as it was not too excessive.

Bo Jingyan didn’t let her down, and simply said, "You must take me with you to the fashion dinner."

He wasn’t involved in the entertainment or fashion industries, but that didn’t prevent him from knowing that the people in those circles enjoyed a good time. Therefore, letting Xia Qingtian go alone made him uneasy, but neither could he prevent her from going.

The best solution, then, was for him to accompany her.

With him watching, he’d like to see who dared to make a move on Xia Qingtian.

"Just that?" Xia Qingtian blinked, surprised at such a simple request.

Bo Jingyan chuckled at her reaction, "What, is it too simple? If you want, I can add a few more if you think it’s more fitting."

"No, no, no!" Xia Qingtian quickly waved her hands, declaring, "I agree to your earlier request, deal!"

Only then was Bo Jingyan satisfied.

...

The next day.

Decked out in the latest designer dress, Xia Qingtian, arm in arm with a made-up Bo Jingyan, elegantly strolled into the banquet hall.

The fashion community’s banquets truly lived up to their reputation.

All attendees were dressed stunningly with meticulous make-up. Even the event staff was remarkably dressed, unlike any ordinary banquet.

Xia Qingtian had studied fashion culture last night, and familiarized herself with the personas of many influential figures in the fashion industry.

She viewed tonight’s banquet as a work event.

As soon as they arrived, she quickly switched into work mode, even ignoring Bo Jingyan.

Observing her now, Bo Jingyan knew his prior worries were unnecessary. Standing before him was a workaholic, who wouldn’t even notice if someone attempted to flirt with her.

Not wanting to distract her from work, he chose a spot where he could keep an eye on Xia Qingtian, quietly sipping his drink and waiting for her to finish and remember his existence.

As he drank and kept his gaze on Xia Qingtian’s figure, he was suddenly interrupted by a voice from behind.

"Brother Jingyan..." a surprised voice echoed.

He looked over his shoulder subconsciously and found Shi Qian standing there.

Seeing Shi Qian, his brows furrowed involuntarily, a flicker of annoyance buried deep in his gaze.

"You’ve got the wrong person," Bo Jingyan’s voice was cold.

"You didn’t have to remind me, I know I was wrong," Shi Qian rolled her eyes.

From the moment the man had looked at her, she knew she had made a mistake and her cheerful smile vanished instantly.

She even recognized that the man standing before her was the same one who accompanied Xia Qingtian at the men’s clothing store days before. Just like then, she had mistaken him for Bo Jingyan.

Seeing he wasn’t Bo Jingyan, Shi Qian planned to leave.

Yet, for some reason, she hesitated to do so and standing in place, she enquired, "Why are you here today? Are you in the fashion industry?"

Bo Jingyan couldn’t be bothered with Shi Qian, and choosing to ignore her, he turned back to his drink and focused on Xia Qingtian, who was now chatting with a renowned fashion designer known as the ’doyenne of fashion.’

Feeling ignored, Shi Qian felt a stab of indignation and followed his focus to see what was so riveting.