His Cute Wife is a Little Crazy

703 REIGN OF TERROR

Zhong Feng was dealing with some work matters despite the late hour. Even though he could leave Supreme City for a long period, Zhong Industries still needed him. He had to intervene in the critical issues his directors could not handle.

However, he was not worried about the company.

In comparison to the first time he took over, he was now in complete control of everything. No one could oust his position or scheme against him without consequences. Therefore, he could take trips with his wife.

Perhaps, he could also make time for a new project. The virtual reality escape room was a viable idea, especially if he got input from Shun. Zhong Feng was great at designing video games, but he did not have Shun’s experience in building a real play world.

He mulled on it as his hands kept tapping the keyboard at lightning speed.

“I thought you were in the zone.” Hu Lei retorted at his statement, but she still picked up the water bottle and drank. She was still not a fan of drinking pure water, but Zhong Feng was always watching her like a hawk. She could not have unlimited sweet sugary goodness.

“I am, but I can still hear you munching. You are like a little hamster.” Zhong Feng teased her.

“You will never understand the delights of snacking. Anyway, I am hungry. But I do not know if I am hungry enough for a meal.” Hu Lei complained. “Should I make some instant noodles?”

“You can order something from the hotel. Or we can get a chef to make you something special.” Zhong Feng looked up from his computer and closed the lid. “You own the hotel. You can eat as much as you like.”

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“I should not eat so late in the night. What if I get fat?” Hu Lei asked before stuffing a few more crisps into her mouth.

Zhong Feng laughed lightly as he put away the laptop. “The number of crisps you have already eaten is equal in calories to a full meal. I don’t think a midnight meal will make much of a difference.”

Hu Lei threw the snack bag aside and pounced on him. She tried to pinch his cheeks in annoyance for his exposing her so mercilessly.

“You are such a man. You are supposed to say if I grow fat, there will be more of me to love.” Her oily and salty fingers defiled the celestial face.

Zhong Feng caught the offending hands in his own and pulled her into his lap. “You can eat as much as you want. If you grow fat, I will cut your sugar intake to zero. I will keep you healthy at all costs.”

His face was deadpan as he threatened her.

“You are terrible.” Hu Lei whined. “I would rather work out for an extra hour than lose my sugar.”

Zhong Feng hugged her tightly. “Stop worrying about random things. How about I make you some noodles?”

Hu Lei kissed his cheek. “Later. I think I ate too many crisps. They are now settling.”

Zhong Feng was helpless against her. As an individual, he was disciplined and rigorous in his daily life. He woke up early in the morning, regardless of the time he slept. He ate his meals within a pretty standard schedule.

But his wife was chaos defined. She was awake at the oddest hours of the night. She took naps randomly like a cat, and her meals were unpredictable. He did not doubt she would eat noodles before dawn. Being with her was an adventure in itself.

“What is happening with our friends downstairs?” He turned to look at the screen.

“The group is very interesting.” Hu Lei snuggled into him. “The girl is strong and smart, but she is too unsettled.”

“What do you mean?” Zhong Feng asked.

“You could say she is at a crossroads. I think her desires are conflicting. She likes that yakuza guy, but she does not want to be involved in the underworld.” Hu Lei gave her assessment of Emi with a thoughtful gaze.

“Isn’t her brother involved in the same world?” Zhong Feng liked seeing Hu Lei like this, engaged in something she enjoyed.

“Yeah. That is why I believe she has a personal struggle. She is not opposed to the underworld itself. She is worried about something on a personal level.” Hu Lei said. “But I think she will probably choose to be with the guy.”

“The two things are not a package deal. She can be with him without being a part of the yakuza.” Zhong Feng tapped on her nose.

Hu Lei tilted her head thoughtfully. “I don’t know. That might not work. I had some dealings with the yakuza a very long time ago before my father and I left Japan and went to Russia. Being yakuza is not a job. It is an entire lifestyle.”

Zhong Feng felt his heart ache for the young Hu Lei. At that time, she was probably fourteen or fifteen years old. He could not imagine how she had managed to be the sweet wife in his arms, despite experiencing such a hard life.

But he was grateful for her.

“What do you mean?”

“The yakuza are like the mafia in that they consider their members to be a part of the family. The distinction between work and personal matters does not exist. They have few boundaries in the family, so their lives can be a bit chaotic.” Hu Lei explained.

“Yagi Seiryo does not seem like a man who conforms to norms.” Zhong Feng did not doubt his judgement about the man.

“True. But he has to honour traditions and respect his elders or else he will lose control of the various factions.” Hu Lei smiled mischievously. “Unless, of course, he has some extra help.”

“What are you plotting?” Zhong Feng could see the wickedness brewing in her eyes.

“Nothing much. From what we found out about Yagi Seiryo, we know he wants to turn the yakuza into a business instead of a traditional organisation. But he will have a hard time convincing the families under him to change their ways. But if a certain new overlord were to intervene…” Hu Lei giggled.

“You want to recruit him.”

“I do not like the thought of running Yuan Haoran’s businesses. You know I am too lazy for that.” Hu Lei sighed dramatically. “But, I can outsource the work to other groups. I will do none of the work, but I will maintain control.”

Zhong Feng patted the head leaning on his chest. “You are very smart.”

“You sound surprised like I am a cat that learned to play the piano.” Hu Lei pouted exaggeratedly. “I can come up with good ideas when I apply myself. I just don’t want to. I am, first and foremost, a rich man’s wife.”

“I will strive to earn more to support my wife.” Zhong Feng laughed. “How do you plan to recruit him?”

“Of course, I will make him an offer he cannot refuse.” She looked smug. “I have a lead on a problem he is anxious to resolve.”

Zhong Feng had an idea about her plans. It was probably the matter involving the zombie drug, which had somehow found its way into the night scene in downtown Tokyo. The authorities always looked to organised crime factions every time a drug problem arose.

“I have also discovered a juicy piece of information about him that could help my wife in her overlord quest.” He spoke in a voice full of temptation. “More accurately, it is about Shi.”

Hu Lei perked up. “That is one suspicious guy. Why would a CEO choose to become a bodyguard out of the blues? Also, what is his relationship with Yuan Haoran? And the way he fights…”

“I can tell you if you let me get a word in.” Zhong Feng was exasperated.

“Go ahead, my lord.” Hu Lei rolled her eyes.

“You already know about the fight between Yagi Seiryo’s father and uncle and the deaths that followed. But most people are not aware that the apparent evil uncle had a son before his death.” Zhong Feng explained.

“You do not mean…” Hu Lei sat up his lap.

“Indeed. Shi and Yagi Seiryo are cousins.” He delivered the juicy piece of information.

“OMG!” Hu Lei squealed. “No way. Why did he decide to infiltrate Yagi’s life? Do you think he is plotting to oust his cousin? Is he going to try to avenge his father for that mess?”

“I am not a fortune teller.” Zhong Feng squeezed her cheeks.

“Oh, this is so exciting.” Hu Lei clapped her hands and stood up. “Perhaps, it is time Shi took on a bigger role in supporting the dark kingdom.”

Zhong Feng felt a little sorry for the people who were about to be subjected to his wife’s plots. She was probably going to use the information for entertainment value. But he would never regret giving her the information.

Nothing mattered to him more than his wife’s happiness.

“It looks like they managed to leave the final escape room.” Zhong Feng looked at the screen showing the weary faces of the group. They were covered in blood, grime and some injuries and seemed in pretty bad condition.

“Let them rest for the night.” Hu Lei put her hands together and moved her fingers in a classic villainous motion. “Tomorrow, my reign of terror begins.”

“Tomorrow is Sunday. We are having brunch with Kaito and Akira.” Zhong Feng shut down her vibe.

“Oh, that’s right.” Hu Lei slapped her forehead. “I guess my reign of terror can begin on Monday.”