Purely Accidental - Chapter 85
Chapter 85 [Extra 3]
Pei Youshan and Xu Jingshu had obtained their marriage certificate and met each other's parents, but hadn't yet announced the news publicly.
They planned to make the announcement closer to their wedding date, presenting themselves to the public directly as newlyweds.
This created a situation in both their companies where some employees knew their bosses were off the market while others remained unaware.
Their secretaries who followed them almost daily naturally belonged to the former group.
Ye Qin drove her boss back to Junjiang from the rear seat.
Through the rearview mirror, she could see her boss absentmindedly staring at the engagement ring on her finger, a blissful smile playing on her lips.
—This was what love did to people.
Ye Qin quickly averted her gaze, focusing on the road ahead while mentally calculating their route and landmarks.
A certain building's name suddenly surfaced in her mind.
She glanced at the rearview mirror: "President Pei, shall we stop by Blue Ocean Capital?"
Blue Ocean Capital.
The familiar term snapped Pei Youshan out of her reverie as she looked toward the driver's seat.
Should they go?
Her fiancée was there.
Moreover, after working nonstop for a week, returning to Junjiang... there didn't seem to be anything urgently requiring her attention at the moment.
Besides, Xu Jingshu had worked overtime at the company yesterday without coming home. She wanted to see her, to check if she'd rested properly and eaten well.
"Let's go."
Pei Youshan replied.
"But first stop by a dessert shop—I need to buy something."
She opened her phone and tapped into WeChat.
[Pei Youshan]: Jingying, want some desserts? Bread or cake?
[Jingying]: Only kids choose both—as a mature adult, I pick cake!
[Jingying]: Plus a matcha pearl milk tea, less sugar!
[Jingying]: Thanks sis-in-law! Mwah mwah mwah!
[Pei Youshan]: Good girl.
[Pei Youshan]: Is your sister busy today?
[Jingying]: Dunno.
[Jingying]: But I know she's resting in her office now.
[Jingying]: Are you coming over? Should I tell her first?
[Pei Youshan]: No need. Let her rest more—she's been working hard lately.
[Jingying]: Got it
[Jingying]: [Well-behaved.jpg]
...
Blue Ocean Capital CEO's Office.
The howling winter wind outside accentuated the stillness indoors.
Rubik's cubes sat neatly arranged by the desk, motionless.
A slender, jade-white hand rested on the table, fingers supporting a temple.
Eyes gently closed, breathing even, silent—as if asleep.
Pei Youshan quietly pushed open the office door, glanced toward her, then carefully closed it again after signaling Zhang Jingjing outside: Stay quiet. Go back to work.
Zhang Jingjing nodded.
Once the door shut, Pei Youshan tiptoed in, unwrapping her scarf as she approached Xu Jingshu before draping it over her slender shoulders, placing desserts nearby.
Gazing at Xu Jingshu's flawless profile, her eyes instantly brimmed with tenderness.
If she was catching sleep now, she must have had a rough night.
Probably pulled an all-nighter.
Ah, her dear Jingshu had been working so hard too...
She leaned gently against the desk, keeping silent company for a while.
She wanted to brush away the stray hair on Xu Jingshu's forehead but feared disturbing her rest.
So she did nothing, simply watching.
After some time, Pei Youshan decided not to interrupt Xu Jingshu's nap any longer and prepared to leave.
Having recently found time, she'd learned cooking from Xue Yingyue—once Xu Jingshu had free days ahead, she'd make nourishing soups for them both.
Truthfully, they both needed it.
With the new year approaching, this season always brought peak workloads.
She'd only gotten this brief respite after a hectic week, which she'd spent entirely admiring her fiancée.
Even if her fiancée was asleep, just seeing her filled Pei Youshan with contentment.
Love could be passionate, but also this peaceful.
Pei Youshan carefully rose to leave when Xu Jingshu's steady breathing suddenly shifted with a deep exhale.
She turned back to see Xu Jingshu's eyes still closed—awake yet not.
Reluctant to disturb her, she prepared to leave again.
Then she heard Xu Jingshu call out without opening her eyes: "Shanshan."
She froze.
The next second, those beautiful, fox-like eyes slowly opened, lifting lazily to meet hers, voice equally languid: "Where are you going?"
Radiant charm, countless allure.
Unable to resist, Pei Youshan drew closer, curious: "You hadn't opened your eyes—how did you know it was me?"
Xu Jingshu smiled, pulling her onto her lap intimately: "I recognized your perfume."
Others might wear the same scent worldwide.
But only her Mrs. Xu could bypass the secretary and enter her office so effortlessly yet openly.
Realization dawning, Pei Youshan laughed and tapped Xu Jingshu's nose before cradling her face worriedly: "Did you pull an all-nighter yesterday? You look exhausted..."
Xu Jingshu encircled her waist reassuringly: "It's fine. New Year's break starts soon—I'll rest properly then."
Then stroked Pei Youshan's cheek: "Is it cold outside? Your face is flushed."
"Freezing."
Pei Youshan reflexively sniffled, yet her smile remained tenderly sweet as she rose to present the desserts.
"Braving this weather to deliver your takeout—how about that, President Xu? Touched?"
Xu Jingshu nodded: "Deeply moved. Such kindness leaves me no choice but to offer myself in return."
"Interested, President Pei?"
"Absolutely."
Pei Youshan bent down to kiss her lips, eyes crinkling happily.
"One takeout order for a wife—especially our President Xu? Only fools would refuse."
Xu Jingshu kissed her chilled fingertips: "Perfect timing—I'm hungry. Sit and eat with me."
Noticing multiple desserts, she rested her chin on a hand: "Extra portions—for Jingying?"
Pei Youshan nodded, unpackaging items: "Told her I'd deliver later."
Handing over a fork: "Eat up—no starving allowed."
Xu Jingshu accepted it, then suggested: "After this, let me show you around Blue Ocean."
Smiling fondly: "That way I get more time with you."
Pei Youshan blushed: "You're impossible..."
If flirtation were competitive, Xu Jingshu would win gold annually!
...
Having submitted her proposal, Xu Jingying sat listening to office gossip.
Bizarre anecdotes, relationship updates—anything went.
Well-liked by colleagues who treated her more like a kid sister than the Xu family's second daughter, she occasionally chimed in.
Eventually, the spotlight turned to her.
"Hey Jingying, seeing anyone?"
Xu Jingying shrugged: "Too young to rush."
Someone teased: "Waiting for your sister first? Like my little sis—won't date until I do."
Xu Jingying waved frantically: "Nope nope! If that were true, I'd need a boyfriend stat."
Xu Jingshu and Pei Youshan were already legally married.
Following her sister's timeline now would mean immediate pressure to couple up!
Unthinkable!
The group crowded around eagerly.
"President Xu's taken? By whom? Attractive?"
"Duh—haven't you noticed her new ring?"
"Right right! Jingying, who's your sis-in-law?"
Xu Jingying smirked, swiveling back to her computer: "You'll see~"
"Or... ask President Xu yourself?"
They wouldn't dare.
Though stunning, President Xu seemed far less approachable than her sister—plus held their livelihoods in her hands. No way they'd risk it.
Scatter, scatter!
As everyone dispersed, someone called from the doorway: "Jingying."
"President Xu wants you."
At "President Xu," the office collectively peeked up.
There stood Xu Jingshu—with another woman.
That woman resembled... Pei Youshan from Junjiang Hotel's recent financial news???
Arm-in-arm with Xu Jingshu...
Spotting Pei Youshan and her desserts, Xu Jingying bounded over joyfully.
"Sis-in-law! You're here!"
That crisp "sis-in-law" detonated across the room.
Sis-sis-in-law?!
Pei Youshan was her sister's wife?!
Outside, Pei Youshan amiably handed over treats.
Xu Jingying beamed: "Thanks sis-in-law! I'll finish everything!"
Pei Youshan: "Good girl."
Xu Jingshu plucked something from her hair impassively: "Got your snacks. Back to work."
Xu Jingying protested: "Why rush me? Sis-in-law came all this way—can't we chat?"
"Fine." Xu Jingshu deadpanned. "I'll facilitate."
Xu Jingying: "..."
Damn—Xu Jingshu, arch-nemesis of slacking!
Defeated, Xu Jingying retreated with her haul.
Office onlookers witnessed Xu Jingshu tenderly clasp Pei Youshan's hand, gaze overflowing with adoration.
It was true...
Pei Youshan really was their president's fiancée!!!
Stunned.
Heavens.
The Xu and Pei families truly followed a love-hate script: mothers feuding while daughters romanced—poetic symmetry!
Xu Jingshu toured Pei Youshan around Blue Ocean, showcasing architectural details previously mentioned.
By day's end, all employees knew:
—President Xu's fiancée was Pei Youshan.
—Yes, that Junjiang Hotel heiress.
Only upon returning to Junjiang did Pei Youshan grasp Xu Jingshu's childish motive: flaunting their relationship.
Amused yet helpless.
Whatever—pretty privilege ruled. If Xu Jingshu wanted it, so be it.
Besides... she'd wanted to show off too...
......
On New Year's Eve eve, Xu Jingshu's workload lightened by nighttime.
But Pei Youshan found herself swamped all day.
She remained at Junjiang past evening, staying even after Pei Lanqing left.
Wanting an work-free holiday with Xu Jingshu, she raced to clear pending tasks beforehand.
This dragged on till nearly midnight.
Initially expecting to reunite with Xu Jingshu by 10 PM for New Year's countdown, she instead worked till the last moments.
Though she'd told Xu Jingshu not to wait up, she worried her stubborn love might still be awake...
She texted—if Xu Jingshu responded, she'd call.
Xu Jingshu replied instantly.
Pei Youshan: "..."
Dialing the number:
"Shanshan." Xu Jingshu answered promptly. "Finished?"
Locating car keys en route, Pei Youshan replied: "You waited up?"
Xu Jingshu calmly: "Mhm."
Pei Youshan frowned: "I told you to sleep early! You've been burning midnight oil all week—holidays are for resting..."
Xu Jingshu soothed: "Don't worry—I napped after coming home this afternoon."
Somewhat relieved, Pei Youshan found her car: "Heading back now. Hungry? Any cravings?"
Xu Jingshu: "Nothing specific. But you could pick me up—we'll eat out."
Pei Youshan: "No way—it's freezing! Stay home—"
"I'm at Junjiang." Xu Jingshu interjected. "The entrance."
Pei Youshan: "???"
Bewildered: "Why are you here??"
Xu Jingshu: "Thought you'd be alone at the office late—wanted to keep you company."
Heart melting, Pei Youshan surrendered: "Wait there—I'm driving out now."
...
Pei Youshan entered the passenger seat.
Xu Jingshu insisted on driving, citing Pei Youshan's exhaustion from the long day.
Junjiang's deserted entrance hosted only their parked car.
Lonely streetlamps stood sentinel over snow-blanketed flower beds.
Distant traffic noise emphasized the surrounding stillness.
Five minutes remained till midnight.
Hand resting on the wheel, Xu Jingshu asked serenely: "What do you feel like eating?"
Pei Youshan considered: "Something sweet?"
Xu Jingshu nodded: "Dessert shop then."
Pei Youshan added: "Maybe grab savory snacks too—might crave them later."
Xu Jingshu agreed.
Yet remained stationary.
"What's wrong?" Pei Youshan puzzled.
"Wait." Xu Jingshu said. "Until after midnight."
Pei Youshan intrigued: "Why? Some urban legend about cars not moving at midnight?"
Yikes—even she spooked herself with that one.
Xu Jingshu pinched her nose: "You're scared of such tales yet invent one?"
Pei Youshan blinked: "Curious."
Xu Jingshu chuckled, tucking Pei Youshan's hair behind her ear: "Nothing supernatural. Just can't kiss you while driving."
Pei Youshan: "?"
Utterly confused.
Xu Jingshu explained: "Jingying says kissing your beloved at New Year's stroke ensures lasting love."
Xu Jingying had even sent corroborating links.
Teenagers adored these silly superstitions—and dragged their siblings into them.
Pei Youshan giggled: "You believe that?"
Xu Jingshu shook her head: "Didn't."
"Until seeing you just now—then thought, why not?"
Love worked strangely.
It matured people yet also rendered them childishly credulous toward romantic myths about their relationship.
She wanted eternity with Pei Youshan—believed they'd achieve it—yet still embraced this legend.
For romance's sake.
Love thrived on such whimsy.
Pei Youshan gazed at her lover before smiling tenderly.
"Then I'll believe it too."
Watching her watch tick toward twelve, she met Xu Jingshu's lips at the stroke of midnight.
All tenderness and passion condensed into this moment.
Post-kiss, they wordlessly affirmed what needed no saying—their love already woven into daily life through actions.
Everlasting, never abandoned.
"Shanshan." Xu Jingshu nibbled her ear. "Let's take food home, yes?"
Pei Youshan shivered agreeably: "Yes..."
...
In pajamas on the carpet, Pei Youshan fed Xu Jingshu frosting-dipped fingers while sharing work anecdotes—atmosphere both intimate and harmonious.
Xu Jingshu fork-fed her cake pieces between temple-massages: "You're too lenient."
Pei Youshan licked another finger: "Their mistakes weren't catastrophic—one last chance."
Xu Jingshu nodded, opening her mouth for the next offering—only for the finger to swerve onto her cheek.
She blinked.
Pei Youshan giggled at her dumbfounded expression before leaning in to lick it off.
Emboldened, she dotted Xu Jingshu's nose and other cheek—licking each spot clean.
Xu Jingshu arched a brow, finally seizing her wrist to guide the next dab—onto her own lips.
Pei Youshan paused—then found herself pulled into a neck-hold retaliation.
Soon breathless and disheveled, she surrendered.
—No defeating this millennium-old vixen!
Flustered: "Xu Jingshu! We're—we're eating!"
Xu Jingshu, unfazed: "Just repaying kindness—"
"With my body."
Pei Youshan: "..."
Such flawless logic left her speechless!
Noticing her crimson ears, Xu Jingshu teased closer until they touched, whispering huskily: "Don't you want me anymore?"
"..."
Pei Youshan internally screamed.
How was she still defenseless against this woman's charms?!
Half her body melted from that sultry voice!!
"Shan—"
Pei Youshan cut her off: "Wait!"
Xu Jingshu waited, amused.
Blushing fiercely, Pei Youshan mumbled: "Later... after eating."
Refusal wasn't an option.
If you can't beat the seductress, join her—on a full stomach!
Xu Jingshu contentedly stroked her damp hair.
...
New Year's Eve revelry outlasted ordinary nights.
Through high-rise windows, city lights clustered like starry seas illuminating Jiang City.
Like faint firelight slipping through curtain gaps to dance in Pei Youshan's eyes.
Snow began falling outside.
Flurries swirled amidst biting winds—chill irrelevant to Pei Youshan.
She felt only warmth—from heated floors and another's body.
Xu Jingshu's kisses trailed her earlobe, murmuring her name.
Arching her neck, Pei Youshan's flushed collarbone bore blooming "plum blossoms."
Fingers clutching sheer curtains, surging passion dispelled winter's deepest cold.
"Jingshu..."
Hazily recalling something, she flipped their positions, straddling Xu Jingshung to ask coyly, "That Blue Ocean tour—was it to announce I'm your fiancée?"
Xu Jingshu admitted freely.
She'd wanted everyone to know Pei Youshan belonged to her—irrefutably.
"Don't you like that?" Hesitant concern surfaced.
Pei Youshan bit her shoulder—not too hard—then licked the spot like a cat.
Voice dripping sweetness: "Silly, I wouldn't have let you accompany me otherwise."
Their mutual love bred childish urges to flaunt each other.
—See? My girlfriend's amazing, right? Too bad—she's mine.
Pei Youshan nuzzled Xu Jingshu's neck affectionately.
She understood Xu Jingshu's strength and vulnerabilities alike—how to cradle them just right.
Xu Jingshu embraced her: "Good."
Her eyes bloomed like lush roses—vibrant and captivating.
Listening to her breaths, Pei Youshan proposed: "But we needn't wait."
"Hmm?" Xu Jingshu played with her hair.
"Let's announce now—no need for wedding dates."
"Jingshu, I can't wait anymore."
"I want everyone to know immediately—I love you, and you love me."
Legally married already—why delay declarations?
She'd proclaim it now:
—Xu Jingshu is my wife! Back off, everyone!
"Okay?" She pouted pleadingly.
Xu Jingshu couldn't refuse, caressing her nape: "Of course—whatever you wish."
Thus, New Year's first headline broke:
—Longtime rivals Blue Ocean Capital and Junjiang Hotel not only reconciled—their heiresses married!
Accompanied by couple photos.
The internet erupted.
Simultaneously, they gained hordes of... face-fans that day.
Xu Jingshu: "..."
Truly a shallow world.
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