CHAPTER 398: CHAPTER 398: JUST CONTINUE TO WHIP YOU

"Meeting is a matter of fate, running into each other while out is just perfect timing to share a meal without considering it an expense," Cai Zhenglian still smiled warmly, "Big brother, I see that you might be slightly older than me, how about this, let me host the dinner tonight! Plus, this restaurant’s seafood is cooked quite well, I hope you both could honor me with your presence!" Cai Zhenglian was very enthusiastic, with an expression that seemed to say you really shouldn’t refuse again, otherwise I’ll feel embarrassed.

"Alright then! Sorry to impose." Since the other party was warmly inviting her, Xu Xiuxiu felt that there was no need to insist on refusing. Moreover, the man had already introduced himself as Lu Xiangxiang’s fiancé, so it would be disrespectful to decline! Although, instinctively, she was somewhat on guard against the smiling Cai Zhenglian.

"Then I’ll take Xiangxiang upstairs to change clothes, and we’ll meet in the restaurant on the second floor, okay?" Cai Zhenglian continued making arrangements.

"Okay." Xu Xiuxiu nodded in agreement.

"Then Yuanhuan, I’ll go change clothes first." Hearing Cai Zhenglian’s words, Lu Xiangxiang looked up at Song Yuanhuan with a reluctant expression, as if waiting for his consent.

Song Yuanhuan acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing, not paying any attention to Lu Xiangxiang whatsoever.

Seeing this, Cai Zhenglian seemed to notice Lu Xiangxiang’s particularly unique attitude towards Song Yuanhuan. His expression darkened momentarily before he pursed his lips and forcibly took Lu Xiangxiang’s hand, pulling her away. Lu Xiangxiang seemed to resist and protest, but Cai Zhenglian firmly held her arm and sternly led her away.

"Why did you agree to have dinner with them?" Once the pair had left, Song Yuanhuan turned his head and directly looked at his wife.

He knew very well that Xu Xiuxiu also didn’t want to sit at the same table with them for dinner, but his wife had agreed nonetheless. Although not upset, he was curious about why Xu Xiuxiu had accepted.

"Why not accept when someone offers a meal? I heard that the seafood prices at this hotel are quite high!" Xu Xiuxiu was especially interested in seafood like shrimp and crab! The kids also inherited some of her tastes, not exactly fond of it, but this occasional seafood feast was really anticipated. Moreover, dining in such a fancy restaurant, a meal costing upwards of two hundred was considered cheap, and there were six of them in the family, including Shi Yu. Song Chengguang and Shi Yu were also at an age with big appetites, the youngsters eating their parents poor, isn’t that exactly the saying?

Besides, Cai Zhenglian was so solicitous and polite about treating them to dinner, why should she outright refuse? When a feast is delivered to your doorstep, why not enjoy it if it’s free.

"Let’s go! Chengguang, hold your brother and sister’s hands. We’ll go to our room and change clothes and then come down to have a big seafood feast," Xu Xiuxiu confidently called the children.

"Yay!" Shi Yu cheered joyfully.

"Thank you, Mommy, Little Baby will eat well."

"Little Moon will eat lots too."

Song Chengguang’s expression was cold, but it was still apparent that he was tempted by Xu Xiuxiu’s proposal. As for the addition of two unfamiliar uncles and aunts, well, sorry, who cares about them! Having delicious food was all that mattered.

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Meanwhile, after Cai Zhenglian had dragged Lu Xiangxiang away, she was extremely unhappy: "Cai Zhenglian, what are you doing?" Once inside their living quarters, Lu Xiangxiang’s rage that had been suppressed throughout the walk upstairs suddenly exploded, her tone full of condescending interrogation.

"What am I doing?" Cai Zhenglian turned his head and looked at Lu Xiangxiang with a scoff, annoyance flashing through his bespectacled eyes. He waved his hand in anger: "Despicable woman, I’ve tolerated you, pampered you, and kept trying to please you, yet you dared to fantasize about another man in front of me, embarrassing me, you harlot."

Lu Xiangxiang was shocked by Cai Zhenglian’s slap and his venomous words. Since she had first met Cai Zhenglian, he had been nothing but solicitous, wanting to use her influence. Even if she belittled him to the ground, he would still keep a smile and try to win her favor. Over time, seeing this repeatedly, she had begun to despise him, thinking him useless, a pathetic excuse for a man using self-effacing tactics to win her heart. If it were not for the fact that his family could still secure him a steady job in the city, making him presentable, she would never have agreed to engage him, but he had just hit her in anger.

"Cai Zhenglian, you dared to hit me?" It took Lu Xiangxiang a while to react angrily, her hand covering her cheek as she glared at Cai Zhenglian with a look of disbelief. She had always thought this man was utterly powerless; she could shit on his head, and he would still smile. Yet, he had suddenly struck her, was he insane!

"Hit you?" Cai Zhenglian snorted, "I did hit you." His expression fierce, he started unbuckling his belt. Before Lu Xiangxiang could react, he swung the belt at her several times: "I always thought you were just a bit arrogant, trying every way to win your favor. You act all high and mighty in front of me, thinking I don’t know what you’re like, ordering me around a lot, then eagerness envelops you when looking at a married man. I’ve had enough of you, Lu Xiangxiang..." his words were filled with clenched fury, his gaze twisted.

"Ah! Cai Zhenglian, you’re insane, you dare to hit me, don’t you believe I won’t let you get away with it..." Lu Xiangxiang finally came to her senses, realizing that Cai Zhenglian wasn’t as amiable as he appeared. The courtesy he had shown all this time was just holding back his anger, which now erupted exposing his true self.

"Not let me get away with it? I’ll see if I can get away with it today..." Cai Zhenglian spat through clenched teeth, his tone harsh.

The sound of the belt snapping was violent, accompanied by painful wails. Cai Zhenglian used all his strength to beat Lu Xiangxiang for over ten minutes. Initially, Lu Xiangxiang cursed fearlessly, but towards the end, she was left helplessly trying to evade further hits.

Snap—

After Cai Zhenglian had enough, he threw the belt onto the floor. Lu Xiangxiang was left barely breathing, cowering on the bed.

"Get dressed later, cover up any marks on your body, don’t let anyone find out, got it? Be well-behaved during dinner, if you dare embarrass me again, I’ll continue beating you when we get back..." Cai Zhenglian stepped forward, grabbed Lu Xiangxiang’s hair, pulling her up from the floor and explosively whispered these sick words into her ear.

Lu Xiangxiang, terrified and disoriented, twisted her head to look at Cai Zhenglian, her beaten fear making her nod instinctively.

"Good." Cai Zhenglian seemed pleased with Lu Xiangxiang’s reaction, stroking her cheek with his hand. Knowing they still had to go downstairs for dinner shortly, he had deliberately avoided hitting areas that could be easily seen. Though Lu Xiangxiang was severely beaten, the marks from the belt could still be well concealed with clothing.