Callous Boss and Awkward Wife
Chapter 99: Invitation to a Talk Show

Proofread by Peter Gong

Tan Lin's question is not that simple, so Ko Chen doesn't answer but gazes at her, and she looks back without fear. Such a childish look almost fools him. Ko Chen withdraws his thought and answers perfunctorily, "Nothing." This is an obvious

lie for Tan Lin because she is the one who knows Ko Company the most except for Ko Chen himself. But Tan Lin doesn't show any emotions and continues to play the role of an innocent girl.

"It's from a new dessert shop. There were many people in this shop when I passed by, so I bought some for you." But Ko Chen doesn't like dessert. He forces himself to have a bit, and the sweet taste immediately occupies his mouth and numbs his head. The first try is pretty hard for him, but Tan Lin scoops again and puts it into his mouth before he refuses. Unluckily, he is forced to have a second taste. Ko Chen swallows it, raising his hand, and stops her by talking to her, "Oh, I remember that I let you choose a house. Have you decided yet?"

Tan Lin totally forgets it if Ko Chen doesn't remind her. The materials of houses that Uncle Zhang sent to her have been laid at the bottom of the mailbox. She even hasn't read them carefully, not to mention the fact that she has made her decision. Because those houses are not qualified to be her choice. The only place she wants to live is Ko House. "No. Not interested." Tan Lin puts down the spoon unhappily and looks at Ko Chen languidly, hoping for his answer somewhat. He knows that Tan Lin would have such an answer, so he decides to ask as her wishes, "Then which place interests you? We have been friends for so many years. I can do this little thing for you."

Tan Lin stares at Ko Chen. After a while she responds, "You really don't know which place I want to live in?" Both of them are clear about the answer and this is exactly why Ko Chen can't give her what she wants. So he simply quiets down and doesn't answer her. She knows that Ko Chen would have such a response and sneers in her heart: Ko Chen does have another woman in his heart, or he wouldn't pretend that he fails to understand her suggestion again and again. But she decides not to think about this problem. She smiles and pads his shoulder as if nothing has happened, "I'm just kidding you. Actually I've found a proper house. I'll move in these days." Ko Chen knows that the house must be his family's arrangement although Tan Lin doesn't say it. They skip this topic tacitly and fall into silence for a while. After talking about something boring, Tan Lin leaves.

Not long after Tan Lin leaves, his secretary walks in. "Mr. Ko, the TV station sends you an invitation to a talk show." Deeply occupied by his work, Ko Chen refuses without raising his head. The secretary immediately looks embarrassed, "Mr. Ko. This is the third time that the TV station has invited you. It might not be good to refuse them again..." Then Ko Chen puts the pen down and raises his head, asking, "Which show?"

The secretary knows that there is hope when hearing him saying so, and a smiling face immediately replaces her embarrassed face before. She answers happily, "It is an ace talk show on Friday, the Golden time. And its ratings have been at the top all the time." Seeing her introducing this show to him actively, he feels a little surprised, and asks her with his chin on his hands, "You really want me to be on this show?" She nods for one thousand times.

It's not a joke that Ko Chen is countless women's dream lover. Because he is as handsome as a superstar and whose identity is an intelligent and rich elite. But President Ko has always been in a low profile and seldom appears in public. If he attends this talk show, their company will be exposed to the public too, and maybe a large amount of women fans will come to buy their products. But she will never speak out this reason, because if Ko Chen knows that her real thought is to save their company with his face, he will definitely refuse.

Thinking twice, he accepts it because chatting does sound easy. But his promise stuns the secretary, who asks foolishly, "Mr. Ko... Do you just.... promise to attend the show?" Her response amuses Ko Chen. He looks at her and feels funny, "Then do you want me to attend it or not?" She nods repeatedly, "Yes, yes, of course I do. Mr. Ko, I'm going to tell them."

When seeing the secretary trotting out with a mysterious smile, Ko Chen feels better now. And the efficiency of working is improved a lot. He has finished all his work before the closing time.

It is still early now. He glances at the dessert box that Tan Lin brought and misses Yu Fei uncontrollably. Although he doesn't like dessert, Yu Fei likes it pretty much.

When thinking of Yu Fei, Ko Chen can't stay still any more. He allows his secretary and assistant to leave ahead of time, and drives to find that new dessert shop. After buying a piece of mango mousse, he directly drives his car to Yu Fei's house. This time he particularly chooses a car that Yu Fei has never seen. But he has no idea how to send the cake to Yu Fei and hesitates in his car for a long while.

When he is still pondering, Yu Fei suddenly walks out from the building. Ko Chen is frightened and instantly bends down, fearing that she will see him. Fortunately, she doesn't notice him at all and walks towards the opposite direction. Her face can't be seen as he is behind her. But he is satisfied since he can see her shadow at such a close distance. Yu Fei wanders to a park nearby, where there are numerous seniors and children. All of them are relaxing and playing in their own way. Walking past them, Yu Fei is influenced by them and gradually smiles.

All people around wear comfortable clothes, except Ko Chen who wears a suit and looks out of place. His carrying a cake box makes him look more strange. He has paid all his attention to Yu Fei in front of him, and isn't aware that many people are looking at him.