Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1589: You Treat Me Like a Gigolo?

Are you out of your mind?

Lin Tong threw Ye Xuan a look, then sighed and explained, "Eastern Group and Heerde Jewelry are gearing up to release a second line of products. Considering the advertising impact from last time, Xiao Zhiqing is slated to be the spokesperson again for this new product launch."

Ye Xuan’s eyebrows shot up. "So you're just going to let her have her way?"

"It's just a meal," Lin Tong replied, her brow furrowed in displeasure. "Besides, Xiao Zhiqing has a rather eccentric personality. If we don't humor her a bit, she might withdraw. Our contract with her gives her complete control over her involvement."

Ye Xuan was rendered momentarily speechless, feeling as though life was a cruel jest.

It seems that the kind-hearted are always preyed upon.

If only he had known this would happen, he would never have rescued Xiao Zhiqing abroad!

Now, his past actions were coming back to haunt him!

Suddenly.

Ye Xuan sensed a deeper complexity to the situation and turned his gaze sharply towards Lin Tong.

Lin Tong's lovely eyes fluttered, a hint of an apologetic smile gracing her lips. "Going to her place for dinner tonight is merely a front. Her condition for the next advertisement is still you."

"I had a feeling it would be something like this," Ye Xuan retorted, rolling his eyes. "Am I going to be an on-site assistant again?"

"No," Lin Tong stated, shaking her head. "You'll be the male lead in the advertisement."

"What?" Ye Xuan exclaimed in shock. "She wants me to act in the commercial?"

While Lin Tong offered no verbal confirmation, her expression conveyed the undeniable truth.

Ye Xuan squeezed his eyes shut, feeling as though he was being ensnared by dark forces.

Yet, a sliver of hope persisted. He quickly reopened his eyes and pleaded, "Wife, surely you wouldn't agree to such an outrageous demand? You know how much I detest being in the spotlight!"

"For the maximum benefit of the company," Lin Tong responded coolly. "I've already agreed to her terms."

"I..."

Ye Xuan was at a loss for words, his inner turmoil impossible to articulate.

To think his wife would betray him like this yet again!

He had cherished her like his first love, yet she treated him like a mere pawn?

He had initially considered dining at Xiao Zhiqing's place to be the worst of it. Now, looking back, that seemed insignificant. The true ordeal was yet to begin!

Ye Xuan closed his eyes once more, his demeanor as placid as that of a departed soul.

There exists no sorrow greater than a heart that has ceased to feel.

However, Lin Tong observed Ye Xuan’s seemingly resigned posture without a trace of concern, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window. She suspected Ye Xuan was merely feigning his distress.

This man, his greatest weakness being beautiful women, how could he possibly refuse an unparalleled beauty like Xiao Zhiqing? Did he truly believe she was as gullible as a child?

If not for the pang of guilt she felt, she would not have been so willing to concede to Xiao Zhiqing's demands and restrict his freedom!

Lin Tong found a certain satisfaction in discerning the truth without needing to reveal it, thus she remained silent, speaking no further.

Liu Ying, however, was different.

She openly expressed her scorn. "Ye Xuan, spare us the act. What are you pretending for? Hearing that you'll be Xiao Zhiqing's male lead, aren't you secretly overjoyed?"

Ye Xuan's brow twitched. He felt no inclination to engage in a debate, lacking the very energy to formulate a response.

At this juncture, he had nothing more to say.

Leng Qiuge joined in with a charming giggle. "Oh my, Ye Xuan, aren't you making a mountain out of a molehill? I've never seen you act so demure before. Seriously, drop the pretense, we all understand!"

Ye Xuan’s lips contorted into a bitter semblance of a smile.

Oh, gracious heavens, would someone grant him a blade to end this torment?

The boy who cried wolf—a cautionary tale about the consequences of deceit.

Ye Xuan was now experiencing the harsh reality of this lesson.

Perhaps his tendency to fabricate stories, particularly towards alluring women, had cultivated an image of him being universally agreeable. Consequently, even his genuine resistance towards the devilish Xiao Zhiqing was met with disbelief.

Not only did no one believe him, but those closest to him offered only cold ridicule.

Damn it all...

Ye Xuan yearned for oblivion.

Yet, the thought of ending it all brought him no solace.

After all, life without the presence of Xiao Zhiqing still held its own form of beauty...

Thus, amidst a barrage of sarcastic remarks, Ye Xuan endured the evening, eventually returning to Teehua Garden. However, he had barely settled for a couple of minutes before a contingent of beautiful women practically dragged him towards Xiao Zhiqing's residence.

This marked Ye Xuan's second visit to Xiao Zhiqing's home.

The previous occasion had been to assist her with moving, a time when he inadvertently witnessed intimate apparel, leading to three sleepless nights of torment.

This time, upon entering, Ye Xuan was greeted by a symphony of tantalizing aromas.

Ye Xuan raised his eyebrows.

Given his own considerable culinary skills, he could discern from the scents alone that the dishes Xiao Zhiqing had prepared for the evening were truly exceptional, rivaling even Leng Qiuge's renowned cooking.

"Are all women of high standing such gifted cooks now?"

Ye Xuan felt a surge of despair. How were other women expected to compete?

Truthfully, acknowledging this in his heart, Ye Xuan resolved that no matter how splendidly Xiao Zhiqing performed, his preconceived notion against the woman would remain. It was a grudge held unilaterally!

Before long, Xiao Zhiqing had single-handedly prepared a grand feast, and everyone convened in the dining area. A facade of joviality was maintained by all, with the sole exception of Ye Xuan, who remained disgruntled throughout, requiring coaxing to even take a bite. As the sole male present and exhibiting such a starkly uncooperative demeanor, Ye Xuan was conspicuously out of place. Eventually, Xiao Zhiqing found the strained atmosphere unbearable. She set down her chopsticks, gazing at Ye Xuan with a look bordering on pitiable, and inquired, "Is my cooking not to your liking, God? Why do you appear to have such a lack of appetite?" Ye Xuan was on the cusp of responding when Yun Duo suddenly interjected, "It's delicious! Aunt Xiao's cooking is exquisite! Little Yun Duo wants to come here to eat every single day!" Ye Xuan’s expression fell. 'Daughter,' he thought, 'are you deliberately trying to humiliate your father?' As anticipated, Xiao Zhiqing's eyes brightened. "Really? That's wonderful! Then Little Yun Duo must keep her promise and visit Aunt Xiao's home for meals daily!" "Absolutely!" Little Yun Duo declared, patting her chest with an air of forced maturity. Ye Xuan's lips twitched, and he closed his eyes again in sheer agony. He understood then that frequent visits to Xiao Zhiqing's residence for dinner would become the norm. 'Little Yun Duo,' he lamented internally, 'are you perhaps Xiao Zhiqing's secretly planted informant?' While the arduous times might seem endless, they would eventually reach their conclusion. An hour later, thanks to the voracious appetites of Leng Qiuge and Little Yun Duo, the magnificent spread of delectable dishes was largely depleted. Ye Xuan let out a breath of relief, swiftly rising to his feet. "We're sufficiently full, shall we conclude the meal for now?" "No!" Xiao Zhiqing immediately countered. All eyes turned to her in bewilderment. Ye Xuan, never one for subtlety, voiced his displeasure directly, "We've eaten, and we've shown you courtesy. What more is it you desire?" "I'm not seeking anything else, truly..." Xiao Zhiqing's gaze shifted, and a sudden smile graced her lips. "I was just thinking, everyone seems to be in a wonderful mood tonight. How about... we all go out and enjoy ourselves a little?"