Chapter 1231 - 1228: Qian Chuanzi and Alipay 5

He grinned: "There’s a torrential downpour today, and the flight’s delayed. Luckily, a colleague who had a sudden change of plans is available tomorrow. I immediately had him take my place for this trip..."

For that colleague, it was naturally a sought-after opportunity.

She was stunned: "You crazy guy, can you really skip such an important trip?"

He was nonchalant: "The delegation has nearly thirty people. Yes, the meeting is indeed important, but for me, I’ve got some psychological fears. First, I don’t want to take any flights or private planes lately, especially in this bad weather; I’m afraid of accidents. Second, I’ve realized I’ve always spent very little time with you. We can’t continue seeing each other so infrequently. Plus, aren’t we newly married? I need to take my marital leave, don’t I?"

"..."

That’s what she had been worried about before. They’ve always seen each other so rarely, what’s the point of getting married?

However, she didn’t voice it out because she didn’t have much hope for him—nor did she think he would change this. So, subconsciously, she’s always thought about possibly breaking up in the future.

Now, she suddenly felt relieved.

He said righteously: "We’re marrying late, having kids late, but the most important thing is staying home with my wife. Xixi, I don’t want to be apart from you again so soon..."

She tightly grasped his hand: "Is it really okay?"

"Saying there’s no impact at all would be false. But, Xixi, no one is truly that important; it’s just a misconception they have about themselves. Honestly, the Earth keeps spinning regardless of anyone missing. Even such great figures as Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han—after they died, people’s lives actually got better. So, no one should imagine themselves as irreplaceable. It’s better to live a bit more carefree..."

"..."

"The economic world will still flourish without me, Wan Donglin. But, if my wife lacks my companionship, she’d be home alone crying secretly. You see, I have to show that I’m more important, right?"

"..."

He suddenly bowed his head, gazing into her eyes: "Silly girl, I bet if I hadn’t come back tonight, you’d be scared by the thunder and wouldn’t be able to sleep, right?"

She was almost amused by him, wanted to laugh but held it in.

She thought angrily, "Come on, am I really that fragile?"

Even if I can’t sleep, it’s definitely not because of the rain or thunder, okay?

He clearly noticed her puffing out her cheeks, trying not to laugh. Suddenly, he reached out and pinched her cheek, and she couldn’t hold back, bursting into laughter.

"Look at this girl, alternating between tears and laughter—really a mess."

She glared at him, but then he reached out his big hand and pulled her in, letting out a long sigh: "Xixi, I’m finding myself getting lazier. Rainy days really aren’t suitable for work. Staying home, enjoying life is life’s greatest joy."

She blushed, playfully pinched him, but said nothing, just nestling against him, as docile as a Persian cat.

That night, she slept soundly. Even her usual tossing and turning insomnia was gone, as she flopped down and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, the thunder roared, but she didn’t wake up.

However, Wan Donglin clearly noticed that at first, she draped one leg over his, and later, she brazenly put both legs heavily on him, lying across him, almost hogging more than half of the bed.