Chapter 35: The Joy of Having a Wife

Chapter 35: The Happiness of Being Married

Yi Siyu placed his suit jacket on the back of the chair and slowly bent down, crouching in front of the black sofa.

He stared intently at the young man’s face, thinking his skin looked like a peeled egg—soft and springy, like it would bounce back if poked.

His lashes were thick like tiny brushes, trembling slightly with each breath, making Yi Siyu want to touch them.

What he’d read in the files about Jian Ye had been so one-dimensional.

People could change this much?

Yi Siyu didn’t dwell on Jian Ye’s past, but the person before him now was someone he couldn’t bear to let go of. So this was how it felt to care about someone.

Seeing him so peaceful now made Yi Siyu reluctant to disturb it.

He hadn’t expected Jian Ye to go out of his way to bring food to his company—it was a pleasant surprise.

Yi Siyu admitted he was in a good mood now; the earlier meeting’s frustration had melted away. Suddenly, none of it mattered anymore.

Xie Fei once said marriage was like walking into your own grave. Yi Siyu thought, well, if this was a grave, at least he had a beauty buried with him.

Not half bad.

...

After an unknown amount of time, someone suddenly knocked on the glass door.

*Knock knock!*

"Third Young Master, your coffee is here—" Special Assistant Xu pushed the door halfway open, holding a coffee cup at an angle.

He stopped dead when he caught sight of the scene inside.

Then, he received a warning glare from his boss: "Leave it and get out."

"Y-yes, right away!" Special Assistant Xu bolted out of the office after setting the coffee down.

Once outside, he grabbed his chest and let out a breath.

Did I just ruin Third Young Master’s moment?

Had he… had he just seen Third Young Master pinning his wife down on the sofa and… then what? About to kiss her?

Tsk tsk, married guys were different. At least Third Young Master wasn’t all about work now.

...

Jian Ye had been sleeping soundly, but the knocking was loud enough to wake him.

After Special Assistant Xu left, he opened his eyes and saw the man right in front of him—his body instinctively leaned back, only to be stopped by the sofa.

"Did I wake you?"

Jian Ye shook his head, pushing himself up. Yi Siyu automatically steadied him. Feeling the touch of the man’s large hand, Jian Ye’s heart skipped a beat.

"Sorry, I fell asleep. That’s the food I brought for you," Jian Ye said, rubbing his eyes and pointing at the CEO’s desk.

"It’s fine. Sleep if you want. This is my turf—no one’s stopping you," Yi Siyu replied.

Oh! That classic CEO arrogance! So satisfying to hear!

Jian Ye hurried over and opened the insulated container in the bag, smiling. "This lunchbox from home works really well—the food’s still warm. You're probably hungry, right? Try what I made."

Yi Siyu was surprised, his eyes widening slightly. "You made all this? Didn't Aunt Wen come today?"

"She did, but I didn’t let her do it. I wanted to cook for you myself."

Yi Siyu froze, listening as the young man enthusiastically introduced each dish. He almost couldn’t resist sweeping him into a hug.

Did this kid even realize how powerful his casual words were?

They made his heart race, leaving it tingling and warm.

How many married men in this company could ever receive such treatment? Yi Siyu wasn’t one to show off, but he couldn’t help himself this time.

At quitting time,

the WeChat Moments of the company executives all featured a new post.

Caption: Home-cooked by my wife. Smells amazing.

Accompanied by a nine-photo collage.

Each picture was carefully arranged.

One shot even showed a glimpse of a fair, slender arm peeking out at the bottom-left corner.

The executives wondered who among their contacts was showing off like this. Then they saw the name and were instantly stunned.

Yi… Yi Siyu?

They clicked repeatedly to confirm it wasn’t someone with the same username.

But all his previous posts had been official re-shares of corporate events or announcements.

Definitely their CEO.

No one hesitated—they rushed to like the post, showering him with compliments from top to bottom.

"Liu, Tech Dept.": Huge congrats on your marriage, Mr. Yi! Wishing you and your wife a lifetime of happiness and love!

"Zhao, PR Dept.": Mr. Yi, your wife is truly talented—elegant in public and skilled in the kitchen! [Like][Like]

"Fei, Marketing Dept.": So jealous of your lovingly made dinner! Looks delicious—my mouth is watering! Hope you enjoy every bite, Mr. Yi!

"Guan, Admin Dept.": You two are perfect together. With such an amazing partner, life just got even better for you!

"Sun, HR Dept.": Haven’t met your wife yet, Mr. Yi, but judging by that last photo, she must be some beautiful socialite, right?

Sun’s comment left everyone stunned. A bunch of people quickly DM’d him.

"Old Sun! Mr. Yi’s spouse is a guy!"

By the time Yi Siyu checked his phone, the notification read: "Sun, HR Dept." has deleted this comment.

Moments later came a flustered follow-up: Mr. Yi, your husband is so handsome.

Yi Siyu: ...What?

This post was deleted seconds after going up.

Yi Siyu then realized that one of the photos had accidentally included the young man’s arm.

He decisively removed the post and uploaded a new nine-grid collage with the exact same caption.

The execs: We commented for nothing! Now we have to start all over again!

They also DM'd Old Sun, telling him to zip it.

"Brother Siyu, if you have work to do, go ahead. I'll just heat it up later if it gets cold."

Jian Ye saw Yi Siyu holding his phone with a serious expression, typing away, and assumed it was urgent business.

Yi Siyu quickly put down his phone. "No big deal. Dig in. There's so much delicious food—it’d be a shame to waste your hard work."

Hearing this, Jian Ye’s eyes instantly lit up. "Do you like it?"

"I do," Yi Siyu said, staring intently at the young man. "I really, really do."

Jian Ye got flustered under his intense gaze, his ears going pink. He pursed his lips. "Next time, I’ll make even more delicious dishes for you. I can cook other styles too."

"When did you learn all this?" Yi Siyu was really curious about that.

He felt he still didn’t know enough about Jian Ye. The files on his background were very limited—only mentioning that he had been excluded and bullied. Who knew… it had driven him to this?

The Jian family… He’d have to look into them.

Jian Ye gave his standard answer, saying only that he enjoyed cooking, loved studying culinary arts, and might have some natural talent, so he learned quickly.

Yi Siyu neither confirmed nor denied these words and didn’t press further. He would never force the young man to say anything he didn’t want to.

Yi declared the meal amazing—it tasted like real home cooking.

He hadn’t eaten this well in ages.

Jian Ye had made a lot, but Yi Siyu wouldn’t let a single bite go to waste and finished everything.

Yi Siyu wasn’t much of a foodie, but today, he truly experienced how great it is to have a wife who cooks.

...

Somehow, CEO Yi’s post made its way into the company’s employee group chat.

The entire corporation, from top to bottom, was shocked.

Yi Siyu wasn’t in this work group—it was only for subordinates to coordinate tasks.

There was a general corporate group where he was present, but aside from official announcements, no employee dared to speak up casually.

No one had expected the rumors about the CEO’s marriage to be true.

Even more surprising was that the CEO had gone posting like this just to show off his wife’s cooking.

Some in the chat were shipping them hard, while others were salty with jealousy. Suddenly, the CEO’s aloof image in their minds was starting to crack.

Just how much must he adore his wife to get him talking all lovey-dovey?

The employees grew even more curious, dying to find out what the CEO’s wife looked like—to get him talking like this.

Xu Qingqing, who had seen Jian Ye in person up close, was laughing uncontrollably behind her screen. So that's the CEO’s type?

But the guy definitely had that look going for him.

That kid was seriously good-looking. She hoped she’d be on duty next time he came in—entertaining the CEO’s spouse was such a delight!

...

Meanwhile, members of the Yi family had all seen the WeChat Moments post and started commenting.

“Eldest Brother”: Seeing you two getting along so well really puts my mind at ease.

“Second Brother”: Holy crap! So much delicious food! When can I get a taste of our little brother-in-law’s cooking?

“Mom”: Our Xiao Ye is so talented! Bring him home more often when you can!

“Dad”: Looks spicy. Mom has forbidden me from eating anything hot lately—now I miss it with every meal.

“Mom” replied to “Dad”: Need me to remind you again about your stomach issues?

“Dad” replied to “Mom”: [WeChat emoji: Hugging Face][WeChat emoji: Red Heart]

Jian Ye only saw Yi Siyu’s post after returning home, taking a shower, and lying down in bed.

He had only added the Yi family on WeChat, so he had no idea about any comments from colleagues.

Just reading these messages made him blush intensely.

Did Yi Siyu have this kind of personality off-camera? Now everyone thought they were head over heels.

Little did they know, they simply shared a bed platonically, chatting every night.

Talk about the male lead’s willpower!

Saving himself entirely for his White Moonlight—Jian Ye had to admit, he was impressed.

This worked out fine—he didn’t have to worry about Yi Siyu making any moves. He could peacefully play the role of a good wife without any trouble.

Keeping his head down really was the way to survive in the Yi household. And when the day came that Yi Siyu no longer needed this arrangement, he might even offer a clean break, if only for the sake of all those meals.

Even if they divorced, he'd still walk away with part of the assets—he’d be set for life.

Jian Ye felt like he had this whole situation under control. Thinking about how smoothly everything was going, he drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Beside him, the man quietly opened his eyes after he fell asleep, gazing at the boy’s back, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Yi Siyu had just discovered the joy of having a spouse today, and his heart was still racing. The late-night arousal left him restless, unable to fall asleep.

To make matters worse, the human octopus beside him had rolled into his arms again out of habit.

This only made his already aroused body burn even more.

His puppy was so clingy—not just clingy, but a total tease.

The more Yi Siyu thought about it, the harder it became to sleep, until his breathing grew heavier.

After untangling himself from the kid, he eased out of bed and headed straight to the bathroom next door.

In May, the tap water in Yunjing still carried a chill—just what he needed right now.

Can't help but feel amazed—having a wife is a good that's both painful and joyful.

"Author's Note"

A couple in one bed with minds worlds apart.

Jian Xiaogou: Divorce means splitting assets. (Happy emoji.)

Boss Yi: Being married is wonderful. (Happy emoji.)

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P.S.: _(´ཀ`」 ∠)_ After becoming a "little positive case," the author's updates will be slower. Bear with me, cuties—I'll try to post daily, or at most skip a day. There won't be any long breaks.