A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 804 Never Admit Defeat

The components of the word loneliness in Chinese could be reorganized to form words like children, fruit, puppy, mosquitoes, and flies. All of it was enough to help her get through the warm spirit of Lunar New Year as kids played under the willow and puppies ran through the alley. Everyone joyfully laughed while only she remained starkly alone.

No matter how lively it was outside, it had nothing to do with her. That was what being lonely meant.

And that was how Xu Lei undoubtedly felt right now.

She looked down at the brightly lit bustling city.

The joyful commotion beneath her had nothing to do with her.

She used to use work to alleviate this loneliness of hers.

But on Chinese New Year, when everyone gathered to play with fireworks, there was a sense of abandonment in Xu Lei's heart.

Her parents had passed away a long time ago, and Xu Lei wasn't close to the rest of her family at all.

The only person whom Xu Lei thought about in the world was probably that man.

But...

Xu Lei looked down at her phone, picked it up before putting it down again.

She really wanted to call him even if she couldn't see him. Just chatting on the phone and hearing his voice was good enough.

But Xu Lei ended up not calling him.

Ye Fan was already married.

So how could she disturb his peace?

Also, Ye Fan hadn't called her in days.

Perhaps he had long forgotten about her.

She buried her face even more deeply as the thought crossed her mind. A look of sorrow and disappointment emerged on her stunning face.

Her low spirits what in stark contrast to the lively mood everyone was in outside.

Dim light flickered in their room, bouncing off the stunning girl and casting shadows on the ground.

But just as Xu Lei fell into utter disappointment...

RUING!

Her phone went off hastily, breaking the silence.

Xu Lei raised her head quickly when she saw Ye Fan's caller ID appearing on her phone. She was indescribably touched, and joy quickly spread through her heart.

It felt as though all the clouds had cleared, and the sun was shining down on her.

All her previous low spirits instantly dissipated.

Xu Lei answered the phone eagerly.

"Lei, happy new year," his warm voice came through the phone.

"Humph! So you finally called. I thought you had forgotten me," said Xu Lei angrily with a tinge of resentment.

She was clearly complaining about him for not contacting her in days.

Ye Fan quickly explained with a bitter laugh, "Lei, I was busy and forgot to call. My bad. I will apologize to you personally when I have the chance, okay?"

Ye Fan chatted with Xu Lei for a long time. They talked about the past, the future, and the things they experienced during the absence of ten years.

Of course, Xu Lei was the one who did most of thetaiking.

The usually cold and taciturn head of the Xu family only showed her true colors in front of Ye Fan.

It soon grew late.

The throngs of people hanging out in the streets were long gone, and the night market had closed.

Xu Lei finally realized how late it was, so she said apologetically, "Fan, I'm sorry. I talked too much. It's late. You should get some rest. Or else, you might have to kneel on the washing board" Xu Lei chuckled particularly melodiously.

"Okay." Ye Fan laughed as he nodded. "Lei, you should rest too. I am kind of busy this year, so I won't be able to spend more time with you. If there is a chance next year, I will visit you in Yanjing." Ye Fan hung up.

But the look of bliss on Xu Lei's face remained evident.

Sometimes, a single phone call from a loved one could leave one in joy for days.

Then Xu Lei headed to the living room while she was in a good mood.

A plant was growing exuberantly.

On close scrutiny, a few fruits could be vaguely seen under its foliage.

Xu Lei had painstakingly cultivated this tangerine plant.

"Fan, when we were at the Chu family back in the day, you loved eating tangerines.

Now I have planted one for you. After ten years, I finally have the chance to hand it to you personally."

Xu Lei already decided to bring the fruit over to Ye Fan in Jiangdong the minute they ripened.

A long time ago, Ye Fan once plucked an apple for her while they were at the Chu family.

So she planted this tangerine for him!

Ye Fan knew nothing of Xu Lei's decision.

After hanging up the phone, he retired to the room and the night passed swiftly.

The next day, Qiu Mu-Cheng was to return to Yunzhou as planned. Lei San, Ji Yi-Hai and other influential men of Jingzhou came to see her off.

Li Er, Lei San, and some others had already gone back on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

So the ones who came to see them off were the elite of Jingzhou.

Of course, Qiu Mu-Cheng would never have enjoyed such fanfare if not for Ye Fan.

Lei San and the others were mainly here because of him.

"Miss Qiu, why don't you spend a few more days here? Why leave in such a hurry? You can go back after I give you a tour of Jingzhou over the next few days," said Ji Yi-Hai courteously.

Qiu Mu-Cheng replied politely, "Secretary Ji, thanks for the kind offer. Maybe next time. I have too much work waiting for me in Yunzhou. Ye Fan doesn't take care of the business, so I have to go back." Qiu Mu-Cheng even glanced at Ye Fan as she said this.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with resentment.

"Haha! Mr Chu is the envy of everyone with a wife as capable as you."

Just as they were chatting happily, a man suddenly barged into the office.

"Stop! Who are you! How dare you barge into Mr Chu's property? Do you want to die?"

The security guard at the entrance instantly roared in fury as he ran over to apprehend the intruder.

"Let me go. I want to see Ye Fan! I won't admit defeat! I will never admit defeat!"

Come out, Ye Fan! Come out now!

The commotion at the entrance quickly caught their attention.

Lei San blew up and turned to scold the security guard, "Do you have no strength? Hurry up and chase the dumbass away. Can you be held accountable for disturbing Mr Chu and his wife?" "Yes, Master Lei. I will see to it right away," said the security guard in fear.

Ye Fan instantly laughed when he realized who it was.

Then he waved his hand and said indifferently, "It's okay. Let him in."