Extra Chapter: The Flower Language of Peony Flowers
Ever since Qi Xu personally helped Xie Yang request leave, their relationship was completely exposed.
Initially, everyone thought the “boss’s wife” had joined the project team to monitor them, but it turned out he was genuinely there just to experience life.
After spending some time together, the team gradually got to know Xie Yang’s personality.
He was soft-spoken, incredibly well-behaved, and sweet—like a little piece of cake.
Who would have thought that their cool and aloof Young Master Qi would fall for this type of sweet little cupcake?
Xie Yang was shy and had thin skin; he couldn’t handle teasing and would blush easily.
It became a common sight to see Xie Yang getting flustered and blushing because of Qi Xu’s teasing—utterly adorable.
There was even a dedicated company group chat for shipping their CP.
Xie Yang loved baking and often brought homemade cookies for his colleagues in the project department.
Everyone adored this future “boss’s wife.”
He never acted superior or entitled. Even when it came to mundane tasks like printing, copying, or scanning, he never refused.
When the project team worked overtime, Xie Yang stayed late to work alongside them.
Whenever he wasn’t sure about something, he’d quietly seek Qi Xu’s advice.
This eventually led to the project department’s manager subtly passing important documents to Xie Yang, hoping he’d probe Qi Xu for feedback.
With the boss’s wife in their corner, the project department thrived like never before.
At the very least, the project department suffered fewer scoldings during meetings.
Since his relationship with Qi Xu went public at the company, Xie Yang felt that life had become much more convenient.
For example, he now commuted to and from work with Qi Xu every day without needing to avoid his colleagues or pretend he was delivering documents whenever he went to see Qi Xu.
Once, Xie Yang casually mentioned wanting some dessert, and from then on, the project team frequently received treats from the big boss—bubble tea, desserts, or various snacks.
The project team would often flaunt their good fortune in the work chat, which led to other departments scheming to poach Xie Yang.
Xie Yang often felt like he’d become a company mascot.
Qi Xu would sometimes visit the project department during his free time. On one occasion, he caught Xie Yang slacking off and playing a mini-game at work.
Qi Xu jokingly said he was docking Xie Yang’s pay by fifty yuan, which annoyed Xie Yang so much that he refused to talk to him for half a day.
3:00 PM
Clingy: [Baby, what are you doing?]
3:10 PM
Clingy: [What are you busy with?]
3:30 PM
Clingy: [Why aren’t you replying to me?]
3:50 PM
Clingy: [Xie Yang.]
Caramel pudding: [Xie Yang isn’t here.]
Clingy: [?]
Caramel pudding: [Slacking off gets my pay docked. Let’s not talk.]
Clingy: […]
Clingy: [Baby, I was wrong.]
Qi Xu had only wanted to tease Xie Yang but ended up upsetting him instead.
For the first time, Xie Yang boldly threw a small tantrum at Qi Xu.
After locking the door to the guest room, he patted his chest in relief.
Finally, with Qi Xu away, he could focus on analyzing the “secret files” sent by his classmate, Su Huai.
A full gigabyte of a “special gift of friendship,” titled: The Complete Collection of Teletubbies Episodes.
Xie Yang, worried about poor soundproofing, put on Bluetooth headphones.
Su Huai had told him to “study it thoroughly,” but how could he possibly learn anything from something this explicit?
His face flushed red as he watched, his whole body feeling hot, completely unaware that Qi Xu had quietly appeared behind him.
When the video ended, Xie Yang took a deep breath.
“Enjoying yourself?”
Qi Xu’s sudden voice startled him. Xie Yang quickly shut off his phone and shoved it under the covers.
Lowering his head in embarrassment, he wished he could disappear under the blanket entirely. He didn’t dare meet Qi Xu’s eyes, his gaze darting nervously as he stammered, “W-when did you come in? Didn’t I lock the door?”
Qi Xu twirled the key in his hand with a quiet chuckle. “The lock’s broken. I can open it with a key.”
Xie Yang coughed lightly, trying to hide his embarrassment. “It’s late. You should go out now. I’m going to sleep.”
Qi Xu casually tossed the key behind him, letting it land on the sofa.
Then, kneeling on one knee on the bed, he scooped Xie Yang out from under the blanket. His tone was teasing: “Baby, aren’t you going to share your thoughts on what you just watched?”
Xie Yang froze, his whole body stiff as his face turned as red as a ripe peach—sweet and utterly enticing.
“You saw wrong!” he blurted out.
“I was watching Teletubbies just now!” Xie Yang blurted.
Qi Xu chuckled lowly. “I’m curious—what kind of Teletubbies could captivate you so much?”
Xie Yang was momentarily speechless before mumbling, “Nothing worth watching.”
Qi Xu pressed him down beneath him, gazing at Xie Yang’s flushed face with a lazy smile. “Really?”
Xie Yang avoided his gaze, his voice small and guilty as he answered, “Mm.”
Qi Xu sighed dramatically. “What a shame. I thought my baby wanted to study adult romance films.”
Xie Yang’s lips pressed into a shy line, his embarrassment written all over his face.
Qi Xu’s warm breath teased his ear as he leaned in, his voice dropping to a seductive murmur. “How about we study it together?”
In the end, Qi Xu made sure to help him “review” the content of that so-called Teletubbies film thoroughly.
Xie Yang stared blankly at the ceiling afterward, feeling like his waist no longer belonged to him.
Qi Xu smirked, satisfaction clear in his tone. “Baby, are you satisfied now?”
Xie Yang: “…”
Later, he would delete that entire 1GB folder of “study materials.”
…
Time flew, and a year of interning came to an end
The very night Xie Yang received his graduation certificate, Qi Xu eagerly whisked him onto a plane to Ireland.
In a sacred church, they stood before a priest, receiving blessings and vowing eternal love.
Then came the wedding preparations.
They opted for neither a grand affair nor a long guest list. Instead, they chose a quiet little island.
Only close friends and family were invited.
There, under the setting sun, amidst a canvas of twilight hues and a gentle breeze, Qi Xu walked toward Xie Yang with a bouquet of peonies in hand.
The flower’s meaning?
Devotion, undying affection.
Also peonies signifying empress in history…🥹
Thank you so much for the translation! I had so much tears and giggles reading this 🩷💜