My life is ending, and my aloof CEO wife is taking revenge on me.

Chapter 36 Cooperation Spirit, I Understand!

Downstairs at the Song Group building, I called Xie Wenyao to ask for leave.

I feel a little guilty for taking leave so soon after starting work.

But Xie Wenyao agreed very readily on the phone, which put my mind at ease.

That afternoon, I went to Haishi with Song Yafei and Assistant Luo.

The next morning, I had barely woken up when Assistant Luo pulled me out of bed and made me change into a suit and fix my hair.

When Song Yafei needs me to attend formal occasions, I am usually dressed up and made up, so it's not unusual.

"Are you done?"

I heard Song Yafei's voice while I was half asleep and half awake. When I opened my eyes, I saw her in the mirror and my eyes widened instantly.

She was already beautiful, and her light blue strapless dress trailed on the ground, the stars shining brightly, making her look like the Milky Way in the sky.

Brilliant and bright!

I was stunned!

Why can't people always control their own hearts?

Despite countless reminders to myself not to fall for her again, I can't help but soften when I see her.

Fortunately, I was just staring blankly in the mirror and Song Yafei didn't notice, otherwise she would have had another reason to tease me.

On the way to the banquet hall, Song Yafei, as always, couldn't trust me.

She repeatedly emphasized this, and even threatened me.

"Once you get there, keep your mouth shut. If you ruin the cooperation because of you, you'll have to deal with Xu Hu's situation yourself."

When she's with me, she only talks business.

In her eyes, I was a useless man who lived off her and was a freeloader.

I've long been used to it.

"I understand the spirit of cooperation."

I chuckled to myself and didn't look at her again.

When we arrived at the banquet hall, Song Yafei took my arm and smiled at me, wholeheartedly playing the role of a loving couple.

She hasn't smiled at me in a long time.

At that moment, I felt a little dazed, as if I saw the girl who used to have eyes only for me.

There was a time when we were inseparable and never felt like we could spend enough time together.

Now it has become a luxury.

What are you thinking about?

The familiar scent pulled me back to reality. Song Yafei leaned closer, her voice low and filled with gritted teeth.

"fine."

Perhaps seeing that I looked preoccupied and didn't seem to be alright, they noticed.

Song Yafei suddenly asked me with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? Have you taken any medicine?"

As she spoke, she reached out and touched my forehead.

I stood there, stunned for a moment.

This was the first time she had mentioned my illness since I was discharged from the hospital.

Because of her sudden concern, my calm heart suddenly became restless.

"Haha! Mr. Song and Mr. Zhang are really a loving couple!"

Approaching us are today's hosts, Li Wensheng and his wife.

This is also the kind of partner that the Song family wanted this time.

It turns out that her behavior just now was an act she put on for them, after she saw them.

A chill ran through me; the spark that had ignited within me was extinguished in an instant.

Song Yafei affectionately pulled me to greet her.

"If we're talking about affection, we can't even match a tenth of what you do for your wife."

Song Yafei handled this situation with great ease.

After exchanging greetings, Song Yafei and Mr. Li chatted about their work insights, while Mrs. Li and I couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Mrs. Li gestured for me to sit down over there. When I went over, I brought her a glass of her favorite red wine and a small piece of mango cake.

When I presented the food to Mrs. Li, she smiled at me, but it was no longer the perfunctory smile she had given me before.

"You have a heart."

This is not my achievement.

Song Yafei had already given me information about her and her husband's preferences; I was just passing it on.

Song Yafei is always so meticulous when it comes to work.

But she just couldn't see through Yu Chengliang's scheming and manipulative nature.

Mrs. Li took a sip of red wine and a couple of bites of cake, then glanced in the direction of Song Yafei and Mr. Li, and said with a smile, "Seeing how good your relationship is with President Song, I realize that what's being said online isn't true."

I know she's talking about Yu Chengliang. Since it's all just an act of affection, I can't say anything.

It's important to understand that in such circles, whether or not a collaboration can be achieved sometimes depends on a whispered suggestion from the pillow.

Their wives were sometimes the source of information.

I laughed and dodged the question, saying, "These days, if an internet celebrity wants to become famous, they try every means to piggyback on the fame of celebrities and traffic."

"Yafei is capable and beautiful, and people flock to her every day."

Mrs. Li nodded in agreement.

No woman is uninterested in clothes, and I understand design, so it was easy for me and Mrs. Li to hit it off.

We had a very pleasant conversation.

And as we chatted, the conversation drifted to things related to family.

When Madam Li looked at me at that moment, there was a hint of appreciation in her eyes.

She asked me with some doubt, "You are very talented. I think if you want to, you should be able to make a name for yourself."

"But why do you stay at home and let your woman go out and work hard?"

She probably considered me a "sister" when she asked such a private question.

This was unexpected.

Why?

I think Song Yafei has long forgotten about it.

Now she's completely focused on Yu Chengliang and her revenge against me; she doesn't remember any of that anymore.

I couldn't help but look up at Song Yafei and tell her the truth.

"Actually, whether men or women stay at home, in my opinion, it's essentially the same."

"Moreover, I believe that if you love someone, you shouldn't clip their wings. Yafei has a strong personality and lofty ambitions, and I am willing to support her in achieving her dreams."

As soon as I finished speaking, Song Yafei turned her head to look at me, and our eyes met.

I think my expression must have been a bit complicated at that moment, otherwise her gaze wouldn't have been full of doubt.

"You are a truly wonderful man!" Mrs. Li praised. "It is Ms. Song's good fortune to marry you."

This is the first time I've heard such comments about my marriage to Song Yafei.

This is the first time someone has stood by my side.

The grievances I had suffered over the years seemed to find some solace, and my eyes involuntarily welled up with tears.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh," I said, slightly embarrassed.

Mrs. Li did not look down on me at all. Instead, she left very considerately, leaving me alone to calm down, and she gave me dignity.

Not long after, Song Yafei came back and sat down next to me. She seemed to be in a good mood.

She lowered her voice and asked me, "What did you and Mrs. Li talk about just now?"

I was still feeling a bit heavy-hearted, so I ignored her.

She wasn't annoyed. She took a sip of her drink and continued, "When we first started talking about cooperation, Mr. Li was quite ambiguous. But after meeting with Mrs. Li earlier, he actually agreed to the cooperation."

"Tell me, what did you talk about with Madam Li just now? You made her so happy."

She sent me here precisely for this outcome.

As for how I did it, that's insignificant.

"Now that the cooperation has been agreed upon, don't forget what you promised me."

"I'm going to the restroom."

Perhaps I'm a spoilsport, but Song Yafei's face, which was just full of smiles, instantly turned gloomy.

My low mood seemed to send a signal to my body, causing a dull ache.

Ignoring her displeasure, I quickly walked towards the bathroom.