A Contractual Marriage with the Best Leading Actor

A Contractual Marriage with the Best Leading Actor Chapter 111

Now That’s Our Xi-ge! (2)

“Xi-ge, feel free to switch on the TV,” Bai Qi said and walked into the kitchen.

“Alright,” Xi Chengyun replied. He then looked down at his phone and sent a message to Shang Guang.

Although Bai Qi said that it was fine, he wanted to get something for Bai Qi’s family.

Shang Guang was stupefied when he saw his message.

【You’ve met Bai Qi’s parents???】

【Didn’t manage to, they aren’t around】

‘Hey now, what’s with this hint of sadness I’m sensing from your message?’ Shang Guang thought to himself.

He sighed and made a U-turn. ‘Fine, I’ll buy the presents.’ He’d already said everything he could, plus, he also had to thank Bai Qi for not telling on him.

Shang Guang completed the task himself, and he didn’t ask the assistants to do it for him.

Young people may not be thoughtful enough.

He had to take matters into his own hands!

Shang Guang shopped while Bai Qi and Xi Chengyun were having dinner. He picked up a scarf from Louis Vuitton and a bag from CHANEL. It was hard to determine Bai Qi’s parents’ preferences, so he also bought some ‘simple’ gifts, such as a set of gold accessories, a box of precious tea leaves, and brought two bottles of Maotai liquor from his own house.

All these added up to quite a bit; both his hands were full, and the bags were quite heavy.

Then, he called for the driver and was on his way to Bai Qi’s home.

Su Meixian got off from work extra late.

She worked in the accounting department.

They were the busiest during the end and start of the year.

She slowly climbed up the stairs, stood by the door, and searched for her keys.

She heard heavy footsteps behind her.

‘It must be the neighbors, they’re back late too.’

The corridor was very narrow.

Su Meixian couldn’t see clearly, so she stood aside and made way for the person. However, the footsteps stopped.

Su Meixian frowned. ‘Don’t tell me it is a drunkard?’

She carefully raised her head.

A balding man stared back at her with consternation and asked, “Is this your house?”

Su Meixian bit her lips and didn’t reply. She looked at the numerous bags the man was holding, with logos of famous brands printed on them. She then said, “Which floor are you going to? Are you here to visit your relatives?”

“601,” the man said.

“I think you have the wrong room number...”

Before the man answered, the door opened.

“Shang Guang?” another man said in a deep voice from inside the room.

Soon after, a tall, handsome and extraordinarily well-dressed man entered Su Meixian’s field of vision. He looked like a man straight out from a TV drama.

Su Meixian’s mind lagged.

‘Am I in the wrong unit?’

Just as that thought appeared, she realized something else.

‘Yes, yes! He came straight out from a drama series... So...’

Su Meixian immediately recalled and said, “Xi Chengyun... Mr. Xi?”.

At that moment, both of them froze.

What an unlikely scenario this was. He was here to visit his mother-in-law and father-in-law, and yet here he was, inside the apartment, whereas his mother-in-law was outside, like a visitor. How awkward!

Shang Guang pulled a long face. ‘Please, these bags are very heavy. Xi-ge, don’t you usually accomplish all tasks with absolute ease? What happened?’

Xi Chengyun came back to his senses first and made way for her. “Please, do come in.”

Su Meixian agreed while in a daze.

She knew of their relationship, but it was a totally different feeling to see him in person.

Su Meixian took a step forward and noticed the rubber gloves that Xi Chengyun was wearing. It was the pair of gloves that Bai Qi usually wore when he did the dishes.

‘... He’s even washing the plates?’

Su Meixian zoned out.

Shang Guang entered the apartment behind her and quickly walked forward to put the bags down.

However, Xi-ge turned and said, “Put on the shoe covers.”

Shang Guang stopped midway and had no choice but to put the bags down where he was, and quickly went to fetch a pair of shoe covers.

Su Meixian was bemused.

‘And... and he even cares about the cleanliness of our floor.’

“... Where’s Bai Qi?” Su Meixian asked.

“He’s in the bathroom.” Xi Chengyun hadn’t expected Bai Qi’s mom to come home suddenly, and he had to handle the situation on his own.

Surprisingly, he was more relaxed now that he’s met her in person.

“Please, sit. Did you just get off from work?” Xi Chengyun asked tenderly.

“Yes, I had to work overtime today. Ah... you just had dinner, right?”

“Yes. I assume you haven’t eaten? Let me pour you a cup of warm water first. Bai Qi left a portion for you, so let me heat it up for you.”

Su Meixian watched as he brought her a cup of warm water and then went to the kitchen.

A proper, attentive, and courteous man. He was better-looking than on camera, and even classier too. She couldn’t find a single fault... but she... Why was she getting an odd feeling about this? Sigh.

Shang Guang carefully walked to the sofa, put the bags down, and turned to look at Xi Chengyun.

Now that’s our Xi-ge!

Daring to act as the host despite being the guest!

Shang Guang cleared his throat and reached forward. “Nice to meet you, you must be Bai Qi’s mother. I’m Xi-ge’s manager, Shang Guang.”

“... Oh, nice to meet you,” Su Meixian replied and reached for his hand.

Bai Qi’s mom was a beauty. She was dressed in business casual and her hair was lightly permed. Despite the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, she still seemed very elegant.

Shang Guang suddenly felt nervous. He awkwardly retracted his hand before they could do a handshake and quickly shoved the presents to her. “These are some presents Xi-ge prepared for you and Bai Qi’s father...”

Su Meixian didn’t reply.

She stared at Shang Guang fixedly.

Shang Guang felt more nervous by the moment.

‘What’s happening?’

‘Is my baldness affecting Xi-ge’s dignity?’

‘But it’s not like I chose to be bald.’ Shang Guang thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Su Meixian thought, ‘Now, this feels like a first visit from a son-in-law.’

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