Chapter 98: Being Protected and Cherished by Him

Although she had been married to him for such a long time and had shared intimate moments countless times, feeling his steady heartbeat against her and inhaling his captivating scent, Shi Runrun still found herself blushing and her heart racing.

He didn't look up at me? Are you that shy? What shall I do? There's no place for you to hide here.

Shi Runrun's face burned with embarrassment. She clenched her small pink fists, ready to strike his chest.

But her tiny hands were instantly enveloped by his large hand.

At that moment, Xiao Xuezheng noticed the bandage wrapped around her wrist.

His sword-like brows furrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "What happened to your arm?"

Shi Runrun fell silent, biting her lip, unsure how to answer.

The next second, he released her. His black eyes grew dark and brooding as he raised his voice and called out, "Qin Feng, go call Li Ming in."

Immediately, Qin Feng, the personal secretary handling daily matters, entered the room with a respectful bow.

Then, within a minute, Li Ming, the secretary who had escorted Shi Runrun to the mall that day, walked in respectfully.

"President Xiao."

Xiao Xuezheng glanced at Shi Runrun with his black eyes, then turned his gaze to Li Ming, narrowing them, and asked sternly, "When and how did your wife's arm get injured? Tell me everything, one by one!"

"This..."

Li Ming looked at Shi Runrun helplessly, and she shook her head at him.

Li Ming found himself in a difficult spot. The CEO was pressing for answers, but the CEO's wife was shaking her head and refusing to let him speak. Should he continue or stop?

Xiao Xuezheng's patience finally ran out. His ink-black sword-like brows furrowed deeper, his voice turning sharp: "Don't forget who's responsible for your salary here! Do you want to quit?"

Immediately, Li Ming's face paled, and he respectfully recounted everything that had happened in the afternoon.

While he spoke, Shi Runrun closed her eyes and thought to herself, "Oh no."

Sure enough, as Li Ming finished, Shi Runrun noticed the man's deep facial features tightening, a chilling aura radiating from them, making him look quite terrifying.

Then he stood up, took her small hand in his large one, bent down to kiss her forehead, and said coldly, "Come on, Mrs., let's get off work."

With that, he pulled her toward the door.

But Shi Runrun knew exactly where he was taking her and what he intended to do. She didn't want him to go, as this was, after all, a minor incident.

He worked so tirelessly every day, devoting his all to managing such a vast empire. She didn't want him to expend even more effort on her behalf.

"Xuezheng, actually..."

Before she could finish, he interrupted her.

"No need to say anything. Just follow me."

Shi Runrun: "..."

Then she was led by the hand out of the president's office, through the corridor, past the secretary's office, under countless envious gazes, and into the elevator.

Her right hand, hanging down, remained tightly held by him the entire time.

Down the stairs, they were watched by passing employees, who saw them out respectfully.

At the entrance of Guangzheng Group, Qin Feng had already prepared the vehicle, a sleek white Cayenne.

He seemed to favor this car, driving it frequently.

Qin Feng approached and handed him the keys.

Xiao Xuezheng took them and said to Qin Feng, "You can go home now."

Qin Feng nodded, and then Xiao Xuezheng led Shi Runrun to the passenger seat, bent down to buckle her seatbelt, rounded to the driver's side, got in, and started the car.

Shi Runrun looked at the direction he was driving and thought to herself, "Oh no."

Moreover, the atmosphere inside the car was tense. He pursed his thin lips, furrowed his handsome face, and said nothing, as if simmering with anger.

Shi Runrun spoke up, trying to change the subject: "Xuezheng, didn't you give me money today? I didn't spend a single cent. How about this, I'll treat you to dinner tonight!"

"Okay."

The man spoke indifferently, using one hand to ruffle her little head.

"I know a delicious, affordable, high-value snack spot. Turn left ahead, and I'll guide you."

However, the man didn't hear her. The car passed the intersection without turning left but continued straight along the bustling street until ten minutes later, when it stopped steadily in front of the Guo Jin Building.

Shi Runrun: "..."

"Xuezheng?"

Shi Runrun, gazing at this grand and opulent building, couldn't help but recall being injured here during the day and humiliated by the cosmetics store manager, her face instantly paling.

Xiao Xuezheng turned his black eyes, noticed her changed expression, and his heart ached for her.

The next second, he bent down and pulled her into his embrace, resting his chin naturally on her shoulder, gently rubbing against it, and said softly, "Silly girl, you hurt yourself but didn't tell me? How am I supposed to protect you?"

Shi Runrun shrank into his arms, feeling as if she had nestled into a spacious, warm sanctuary.

Her heart softened as well. Her eyes reddened slightly, and she replied in a low voice, "You're too tired after working all day. These are all minor things, not worth you making a fuss over me."

She is always so sensible...

Such a voice rang in the man's heart.

Heartache, which was amplified several times more in his heart.

He released her. In the dazzling night, his handsome, deep features faced her, his brows curving with gentleness as he said, "But as my wife, I can't let you be bullied like that. Come on, let's get out together."

With that, he stepped out of the car, went around to the passenger side, opened her door, and led her out by the hand.

He held her small hand tightly, guiding her into the building, and while walking, he said softly, "My Xiao Xuezheng's woman, no one is allowed to bully her except me!"

Shi Runrun: "..."

She followed his movements forward in a daze, but her heart pounded fiercely.

At that moment, Shi Runrun noticed the determination and tenderness in his eyes. That man who protected her and doted on her was about to take her inside to seek justice.

Deep in her heart, a sweetness called love surged like a tide, and Shi Runrun felt surrounded by the honey of love, suddenly thinking how much she loved this protective man...

She also experienced that he truly loved her very much...

Having such a husband was enough.

But Shi Runrun wasn't blinded by love.

Because she knew this wasn't a big deal, and he had worked all day, he must be very tired. It really wasn't worth it for her to make a scene.

Besides, her injuries weren't serious, just some minor wounds. It was no big deal. If she didn't come to the mall in the future, that would be it.

So, before entering the door, Shi Runrun stopped her steps, pulled at his clothes, and when he turned to look at her, meeting his eyes, she said softly, "Xuezheng, why don't we forget about it? It's really not worth it for me to make such a fuss now."