Chapter 45 – The Main Spouse’s Status 1

During their “sweet as honey” days, the big furball in Xiao Fang’s belly reached five months. Fei Xiangnan would come home almost every day after work, not going anywhere else. Life passed by peacefully and happily. However, for the past few days, Fei Xiangnan had been coming home strangely late.

At first, Xiao Fang thought nothing of it, until one day he smelled perfume on Fei Xiangnan. The next day, there was a lipstick mark on his shirt collar. Since they had decided to be together, Xiao Fang had no intention of tolerating it. After dinner, he angrily threw the shirt that was supposed to go into the washing machine into Fei Xiangnan’s hands.

“Explain!” Xiao Fang glared at him, puffing up like a little pufferfish again.

Fei Xiangnan flipped the shirt over and also saw the lipstick mark on the collar. His face showed no panic, only complete helplessness.

Less than a month into their relationship, and he already couldn’t be bothered to explain? A sense of crisis rose in Xiao Fang’s heart, and with it, the impulse to pack his bags. Running away to a foreign land while pregnant, giving birth to the child, and then telling him that his father was waiting for them in a distant heaven or something… it was just too heartbreaking!!!

Fei Xiangnan could tell from Xiao Fang’s expression that he was overthinking things. Without a second thought, he tossed the shirt into the trash can with great decisiveness, not a hint of reluctance!

He reached out and pulled his beloved into his arms, habitually massaging his lower back. This time, Xiao Fang was very uncooperative. A far cry from the coward he was a month ago, he snorted and slapped Fei Xiangnan’s hand away, because he was very angry right now!

“I originally wanted to resolve this matter secretly, but I didn’t expect her to be so outrageous.” As Fei Xiangnan spoke, his face unconsciously darkened. “My youngest uncle recently hired a new secretary, the daughter of my great-aunt’s cousin.”

“She’s not even your secretary, so why is she coming to you?” Xiao Fang was puzzled. If she wanted to climb the ladder, she should be going after Fei Tao. Besides, in the novel, Fei Tao was originally a philanderer. Would he let a piece of meat right by his mouth go untouched?

Fei Xiangnan stealthily reached out his hand again. This time, his partner was busy thinking and didn’t swat him away. Fei Xiangnan was very satisfied.

“I guess Grandpa let it slip and she found out about our previous relationship, so she rushed to push her own person over,” Fei Xiangnan said, having a very good understanding of his large family.

Xiao Fang was instantly displeased. “Your family members really have nothing better to do! And they’re always causing trouble for you!”

Fei Xiangnan nodded in agreement from the side. The two people whose relationship was on the verge of breaking immediately began to unite against a common enemy, resisting the external threat.

“Wait, what’s with the lipstick mark?” Glancing at the trash can, Xiao Fang didn’t think Fei Xiangnan was so easily approached. His suspicious little eyes landed on Fei Xiangnan again.

Fei Xiangnan thought about it embarrassedly. “I guess it was when she was serving coffee today. She deliberately spilled it on my pants, and that’s when she did it on me.” Meeting Xiao Fang’s about-to-erupt gaze, Fei Xiangnan immediately started to placate him. “Don’t worry, although it’s not good for me to fire her for no reason, I’ve already dug a pit for her. Tomorrow, there will be a legitimate reason to dismiss her!”

Look, what an insidious operation! President Fei’s face was not red, and his heart did not beat fast when he said this. He didn’t feel any shame for his actions at all!

Xiao Fang looked at his overly perfect man and deeply felt that some problems couldn’t be solved without getting to the root. But Xiao Fang, having decided to be with Fei Xiangnan, had already considered many difficulties. He was not one to evade problems. Since a problem had arisen, he would solve it properly, the kind that digs up the roots!

“I think we should look a little further ahead,” Xiao Fang said, a cunning light shining in his eyes.

Fei Xiangnan never disliked using tactics. Seeing his dear wife’s expression, he smiled and played along.

After a deep discussion.

“How about it?” Xiao Fang couldn’t help but let out a series of wicked laughs.

Fei Xiangnan returned his wife a smile, his deep voice responding, “I think it’s excellent!”

His partner was truly a very useful schemer! He liked it~

***

Fei Tao arrived late for work in the morning and was startled when he entered his office.

Xiao Fang was sitting on the sofa, dressed in a black patchwork long shirt. The garment was designed to fit a pregnant man, so it didn’t look bulky but rather had a loose, casual style. He wore black cargo pants, his long legs crossed, and his black boots were polished to a shine. His slightly permed hair had a bit of a curl, and a touch of lipstick on his pale lips didn’t make him look effeminate but rather added a sense of aloofness. He wore an exaggerated cross earring, and his whole look was: handsome, and not to be trifled with.

Fei Tao had seen photos of Xiao Fang, but they were far from as stunning as seeing him in person. He also knew that Fei Xiangnan had had a thing with Xiao Qi, but Xiao Qi lacked a certain unique quality that Xiao Fang possessed.

“What brings my nephew’s spouse here?” Having been in the business world for so many years, apart from his initial astonishment, Fei Tao immediately put on a different face.

Facing Fei Xiangnan’s rival, Xiao Fang still felt a little flustered, so he had put on his old gear to bolster his courage. For the sake of a peaceful future, Xiao Fang knew he absolutely could not admit defeat!

An actor’s training, showtime!

Xiao Fang looked at Fei Tao in a very comfortable manner, slowly standing up while supporting his belly, and calmly extended his hand. “I didn’t see my youngest uncle when I returned home before, so I came to visit today.”

Fei Tao had a love for beauty since he was young, so he didn’t expose his pretense and also extended his hand. Before he could feel the specific temperature, Xiao Fang politely let go.

Fei Tao’s gaze shifted. Although he had been used by Fei Xiangnan, it wouldn’t be impossible to have a taste in the future.

“My nephew’s spouse is truly thoughtful. Why don’t you wait for me for a bit, and I’ll treat you to lunch later?” Fei Tao’s eyes scanned Xiao Fang several times.

A chill ran down Xiao Fang’s spine. He resisted the urge to beat him up and smiled. “Youngest uncle, you don’t have to be so polite. I came here for another matter today.”

“Oh?” Fei Tao looked at him inquisitively. “I wonder what other matter brings my nephew’s spouse here. If your youngest uncle can help, I certainly won’t refuse.”

“Youngest uncle must be very busy with work. I, a person with nothing to do, happened to be free, so I specially came to help,” Xiao Fang said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.

Fei Tao’s eyes lit up. Could he interpret this as an automatic offer of himself? He probably figured out what was going on since Fei Xiangnan was currently thinking about his distant cousin and he himself was being neglected. He didn’t expect his and Xiao Fang’s thoughts to coincide. “That would be for the best. I won’t trouble you with heavy work. You can just help me print some small documents.”

Xiao Fang nodded in agreement and began to work nimbly, showing no sign that he was there with a plan. He worked with great enthusiasm! Fei Tao’s last bit of suspicion vanished.

“Youngest uncle, I’ve never been in an office before. Can I post on my WeChat Moments? I’ll only let my family see it, I have an alternate account.” Xiao Fang smiled harmlessly.

“Sure, as long as you don’t take pictures of important documents,” Fei Tao said with a squinting smile.

Xiao Fang immediately took a cunning selfie, including Fei Tao in the shot.

#Picture# Baby is five months old. Youngest Uncle gave his secretary cousin to Xiangnan, so I came to help Youngest Uncle with his work. I hope Youngest Uncle can remember the role of a secretary and not let his secretary bother Xiangnan all the time.

Then, Xiao Fang cunningly set it so that only Old Master Fei could see it.

Old Master Fei, who had just finished his morning tea, picked up his phone.

…???

Step one, complete! Time for the rough stuff!

After Fei Tao finished his work, he thought of taking Xiao Fang for coffee. “Xiao Fang, thank you for today. Why did you suddenly think of coming to help me? Don’t say you were idle. I didn’t see you come when I was busy before.” Fei Tao put on what he thought was a charming smile.

The little person in Xiao Fang’s heart stomped on Fei Tao several times. He said, “I saw that your secretary is always out of your office, so I thought you must be too busy. So here I am, with the baby in my belly. When the baby is born, I can even tell him that he helped his great-uncle with work before he was even born!”

As soon as Fei Tao heard this, he knew what was going on. All his good feelings for Xiao Fang vanished. So he came here to mock him? “What, is my nephew’s spouse, someone from the entertainment industry, going to manage our company’s system too? You really went to great lengths. We’re not an institution where you can get money just by smiling. It’s just colleagues helping each other out. It’s not your place to spread rumors here!”

Xiao Fang sneered. “I don’t think it’s a rumor. Xiangnan came home yesterday with a lipstick mark on his clothes. Shouldn’t you give me an explanation, youngest uncle?”

Fei Tao snorted. “What’s there to explain? It’s normal for colleagues to have some bumps and scrapes. I manage so many things in the company. Do I also have to manage the lipstick marks on my nephew’s clothes?”

“The person is from your side. If you don’t give an explanation, who should? I’m petty. You’d better give me an explanation, youngest uncle. Otherwise, if my stomach gets upset, don’t blame me for talking nonsense outside!” Xiao Fang adopted a shrewish and unreasonable attitude, which infuriated Fei Tao. He really didn’t know that the son of a nouveau riche would dare to talk to him like this!

“What do you think you are, threatening me?” Fei Tao looked at him grimly.

Xiao Fang ignored the enraged Fei Tao. “I’m not threatening you. I’m just here to advise my youngest uncle to manage the people around him properly. Don’t let any Tom, Dick, or Harry cling to my husband. Do I still have any face left?”

For some people with deeply ingrained concepts, a proper discussion was already impossible. In that case, it was better to be direct.

“Fine, fine!” Fei Tao was panting with anger. Apart from Fei Xiangnan, he had never seen anyone with such a high-and-mighty attitude towards him. And he had just been played like this. It was simply unforgivable! He knew that Fei Xiangnan had always detested trouble. He couldn’t touch that child, but was that heartless Fei Xiangnan really afraid? The man who had personally sent his own great-uncle to prison, would he be afraid of a bastard’s child?

Thinking this, Fei Tao picked up the public phone and called, saying in a sarcastic tone, “President Fei, please come to my office and collect your husband!”

“And call that fox over too!” Xiao Fang added fearlessly. Fei Tao glared at him fiercely and added through gritted teeth, “Xiao Bai Lian is in your office. Call her over too. I’d like to see what kind of trouble your legal husband is trying to stir up!”

After saying that, Fei Tao hung up directly.

Xiao Fang was glad he wasn’t drinking water, or he would have sprayed it all out. Xiao Bai Lian? This name fit her persona too perfectly!!!

“Xiao Fang, don’t think you’re something special just because you’re carrying a Fei family child. After you give birth, you’ll no longer be a member of the Fei family. Let’s see what right you have to be so stubborn with me then!” Fei Tao threatened sinisterly.

Xiao Fang retorted fearlessly, “No man would allow himself to be cuckolded!”

This was a direct jab at Fei Tao. Fei Tao was not a good person, and his wife Zhang Yuliu was no saint either. The couple lived their days cuckolding each other. Wasn’t this an indirect jab at him for not being a real man?

Hmph, Xiao Fang, you have confidence now. Let’s see if you still dare to say anything when Fei Xiangnan comes over!

“Young President Fei, what can I do for you?” a delicate voice sounded at the door. The office door was pushed open, and a woman in professional attire walked in, followed by Fei Xiangnan in a suit. He exchanged a subtle glance with Xiao Fang and stood by the desk.

She wore heavy makeup, and the scent of her perfume could be smelled from the doorway. Xiao Fang’s sensitive nose picked it up. That’s right, it was the same scent from Fei Xiangnan the day before yesterday!! I’m angry!!

“Of course, it’s to give our President’s spouse a proper explanation about the lipstick stain on the President’s clothes last night. Some things, even my explanations are useless!” Fei Tao said sarcastically.

Xiao Bai Lian immediately put on a tearful, delicate expression. “Young Master Xiao, please don’t misunderstand. It was a complete accident between me and President Fei. It has nothing to do with President Fei. If anyone is to blame, it’s me.”

Xiao Fang deeply felt that this girl had probably watched too many prime-time dramas. To use such a clumsy scheme to sow discord, it was time to bring out the aura of the main wife!