Chapter 407: Epilogue - Kang Liu Ran and Lu Xia
After Kang Jun, Lu AnLing and their family had moved abroad, everyone was sad. They felt like they had lost a part of themselves. The best part of themselves... considering how the relationship between Kang Jun and Lu AnLing had affected everyone for the better.
But no one was more affected than Lu Xia and Kang Liu Ran.
Lu Xia, after her grandmothers death, was fairly depressed. She believed in the power of medicine and so she believed her grandmother could have lived longer but her grandmother did not want this, and so, the old woman's death, in Lu Xia's eyes, was her own fault.
To get her mind off this, she threw herself into her work and tried her best to be happy. Meanwhile, her husband, Kang Liu Ran had some work of his own.
On a usual basis, Kang Liu Ran was busy. But now, he was more than busy since he had become heir.
On the day that they had to decide this, Kang Nianxi had come to see his younger brother at his home. Kang Liu Ran did not expect his brother to come to his and Lu Xia's home but knowing that he and his brother usually avoided each other, this had to be serious.
The two took a seat inside the house and once the two were quiet and comfortable, Kang Nianxi said, "I'm pulling out... I decided it's best for you to be heir."
Kang Liu Ran heard his brother loud and clear. He didn't argue with his older brother. He himself believed that between the two, he was the best for the job, and he was not doubtful or uneager to take the job up.
Hearing that Kang Liu Ran didn't ask why, Kang Nianxi wanted to laugh dryly, but he stopped himself and then he continued to speak, "You're obviously the best choice between the both of us but the reason I decided to quit is because I want to take a break... I want to spend more time with my wife and son."
For the first time, Kang Nianxi's eyes were clear and happy. He knew what he wanted in his future and he would give his all for that. Seeing this, Kang Liu Ran felt a strange tinge in his heart but he didn't have time to dwell on it because Kang Nianxi suddenly spoke once more.
"So, how's your wife doing?" Kang Nianxi asked awkwardly. Him and his brother were never the type to have small talk with one another but they were the only ones left.... after Kang Jun went abroad, Kang Zhi had followed him and Kang Liang had taken up his time looking for his mother and when he wasn't, he had been spending more and more time with the Lu's, sometimes even staying over with Lu Xiaoling's permission. So as brothers, Kang Nianxi thought that, at least, he and Kang Liu Ran should get closer but it was still awkward...
"Xia's at work," Kang Liu Ran said dryly.
Hearing this, Kang Nianxi frowned. "Oh... well how much do you guys see each other."
Kang Nianxi was slightly worried. He knew that his younger brother was a workaholic and that his wife was pretty busy herself and so he wondered how their relationship would be affected by Kang Liu Ran being heir. However, not wanting to answer such a question Kang Liu Ran stood up and said,
"I have some work to do? So could you please leave."
Hearing this, Kang Nianxi did not intrude any longer.
In the months following this conversation, Kang Liu Ran had become the heir and the president of Kang Corporations.
This caused the man to be busier and busier but he had help.
And that help was Mr. Long...
Kang Jun didn't care who was made heir after his departure, however, he only made them promise one thing. To keep Mr. Long as the secretary to the president. Mr. Long was truly loyal and Kang Jun had no doubts that he would help his successor succeed.
Mr. Long was truly a great help. Mostly when it came to getting Kang Liu Ran used to his role. Unlike with Kang Jun, Mr Long was not afraid of Kang Liu Ran and so, he allowed himself some leeway to argue and probe at Kang Liu Ran if necessary.
Walking into Kang Liu Ran's office, Mr Long carried a pile of papers. The man had a strange expression on his face. He then laid the stack on Kang Liu Ran's desk before he eyed the man.
"If I may say..." Mr. Long said slightly awkwardly as he handed Kang Liu Ran the rest of documents. He did not finish his sentence until Kang Liu Ran looked up to him. Once the man did, Mr. Long said, "Aren't you working a bit too much? Don't you want to do something else? Like go see your wife?"
Hearing this, Kang Liu Ran frowned. "What does my wife have to do with anything? Is it any of your business."
Mr Long wasn't offended by the way Kang Liu Ran said this, but he frowned himself.
Mr. Long: "No... well your wife is quite strange. She keeps sending me a sort of picture diary of her life and... well there's a man that seems to be trying to get into Miss Xia's sights."
Mr Long felt a bit strange saying this but at the same time it wasn't like he was lying. Unlike her cousin, Lu Xia never came to the office or called or bothered Kang Liu Ran in any way. She never acted spoiled in the slightest. Mr Long found this a bit strange considering the fact that they had been married for a while now.
Mr Long had been there when Kang Jun had almost worked himself to death. It was a painful procedure born out of both loneliness and inevitability. Kang Jun had nothing to turn his eyes away from his work. This was why Lu AnLing was like his godsend. But Kang Liu Ran was different. Even with Lu Xia, the man continued to work and work. For Mr Long, this was painful to watch and since he had promised Kang Jun to help his successor, Mr Long couldn't stand by and do nothing.
The man was just trying to help, However, Kang Liu Ran did not see it that way. The man just frowned harder and said, "Are you saying my wife is unfaithful?"
Hearing this, Mr Long sighed. "I'm saying that you should probably spend some time with your wife before someone thinks that there is no one by her side."
After saying this, Mr Long walked out of Kang Liu Ran's office and went back to work, leaving Kang Liu Ran with his own thoughts and the deafening silence.
As he continued to type on his computer, Kang Liu Ran was not worried about Lu Xia cheating on him. At least he didn't think so. But as he continued to work, his mind kept lingering on what Mr. Long had said. A man was trying to get close to Lu Xia...and after an hour, Kang Liu Ran was completely concerned and so, he made his way out of the office and headed towards Mr. Long's work station.
Mr. Long looked at the man calmly as he came by, as if he already knew what was going to happen, he said, "Shall I take care of company business."
Hearing this, Kang Liu Ran was unfazed. He nodded and then he said, "Also, please send me those pictures Xia sent you."
After saying this, Kang Liu Ran left. By the time he was in the elevator, Kang Liu Ran had already received the pictures. There were dozens of them. Seeing this, Kang Liu Ran frowned slightly.
He examined every picture intensely, recognizing a few faces from the pictures as Lu Xia's friends but as he continued to scroll he saw that a man he didn't know kept interjecting himself in these photographs and he kept getting closer and closer to his wife. This bothered the man on a level which he did not understand.
This pushed him to go check on his wife.
Once at the hospital, Kang Liu Ran didn't waste his time wandering aimlessly looking for Lu Xia. He usually knew where she was but this time, so he wouldn't need to waste any time, he went to ask the front desk for her.
In little to no time they told him where she was and Kang Liu Ran made his way to her.
He walked and walked down the hallway until he heard her soft laugh in the distance.
Hearing this, Kang Liu Ran was happy but also concerned. Who was she with?
It was not that he didn't trust his wife. He did. But he also understood that he himself wasn't an ideal husband. They never saw each other and when they did all the two did was sleep or relax without talking. He could understand if she was lonely...
As he thought this, Lu Xia's elegant figure came into sight. Unlike any other doctor or surgeon he had ever seen in his life, she was tall and beautiful; almost shinning in the sea of white coats.
Seeing her brought life into Kang Liu Ran's tired lifeless body and he couldn't help but feel his heart beat in his chest.
Lu Xia meanwhile, had not noticed him. She was talking with the man amicably. Realizing this, Kang Liu Ran frowned.
It was the man from the photos.
After talking for a bit, Lu Xia yawned. After doing this, she excused herself and then she entered an on call room.
Inconspicuously, Kang Liu Ran walked in right after her.
Hearing the door open right after her, Lu Xia turned around groggily. She hoped it wasn't one of the chatty doctors, because she wasn't in the mood for that. But before she saw who it was, Kang Liu Ran pinned her down onto the bed beside them.
Feeling this, Lu Xia was momentarily shocked, but when she saw her husbands rugged face inches away from her own, Lu Xia almost smirked.
"Why hello there." Lu Xia said with her most sultry voice.
"Who was that man just now?" Kang Liu Ran asked jealously.
Hearing this, Lu Xia didn't even ask why he was there. Truly, she was a bit shocked it had taken him so long to be caught by her bait.
Playing innocent, Lu Xia raised an eyebrow. "Just a colleague."
Kang Liu Ran frowned. "Why was he being so chummy with you? Does he not know you're married?"
Lu Xia put her arms on his hips. "Well... I can't wear my ring at work so, I don't think so."
Hearing Lu Xia's timid answer, Kang Liu Ran frowned and then he grabbed Lu Xia by the waist and brought her closer to him. He pressed her small body hard against him. He then moved her hair from her shoulder and put his lips against her neck and spoke,
"Why don't I show him who you belong to?"
Lu Xia shivered as she felt the man's voice reverberate on his skin. She felt her whole body come alive and her face flush.
Feeling such a foreign sensation, Lu Xia couldn't help but thank her colleague, Chen Yu. A jealous Kang Liu Ran was certainly more enticing than Lu Xia could have ever imagined.
Wanting to see how jealous he could get, Lu Xia said, "No, Liu Ran... you can't. I'm at work."
Hearing this, Kang Liu Ran frowned harder and the he pushed himself up before he looked the girl straight in the eyes. "Is your work more important than me?"
Lu Xia rolled her eyes. "I could ask you the same thing! We haven't seen each other in a long time. Do you know how cold my beds been lately?"
Hearing this, Kang Liu Ran was at a loss for words. Lu Xia never complained about anything. She understood he was busy and he understood that she was also busy however, they had always had a small amount of time to spend together. But ever since Kang Liu Ran became heir, they had barely spoken to one another.
Truly, Lu Xia was a bit jealous. When Kang Jun was President of Kang Corporations, he would always put Lu AnLing as a priority and now that Kang Liu Ran got what he had always wanted, to be the heir, Lu Xia had hoped the man would work a bit less... or at least know that he was allowed to take a break once in a while.
Looking into the woman's eyes, which where bright and full of life despite the slight dark circles, Kang Liu Ran sighed.
"I'm sorry..." Kang Liu Ran said simply as he brushed his hand on Lu Xia's cheek.
Hearing this, Lu Xia began to pout. "If you're really sorry, prove it."
The way she said this was completely childish, which was very unbecoming of a lady of her career and status but still, Kang Liu Ran didn't think less of her. Instead, he felt his heart warm.
Leaning down, Kang Liu Ran placed a gentle kiss on Lu Xia's lips making sure to be slow but also put a lot of passion and emotion behind every action. He then bit her lip slightly forcing the girl to open her mouth before he slipped his tongue in.
With every action, Lu Xia felt herself falling deeper and deeper into Kang Liu Ran's groove and then, the man suddenly slipped his hand underneath her blouse.
Feeling his warm hand crawl up her back to her bra strap, Lu Xia wanted to moan but she held herself back. They were in the on call room after all...
On call room...
As that thought slipped through her mind, Lu Xia suddenly pushed Kang Liu Ran off of her and then she stood up abruptly.
"We can't! We'll get caught!" Lu Xia said with slight fear. She didn't want anyone saying anything bad about her in a professional standpoint...
Realizing the grave expression on her face, Kang Liu Ran lifted his hands up innocently. He then touched her hand gently before he brought it to his lips and laid a soft kiss on the back of her hand.
Kang Liu Ran: "Fine. I'll only kiss you but at home we'll do much more. I'll show you how much I love you and miss you."
Hearing this, Lu Xia suddenly felt her lower body contract. Why was the man so good at being foolishly romantic and seductive?!
Lu Xia was melting.
As this was happening, Chen Yu was walking towards the on call room. His head was pounding and he just needed a nap but at the door of the on call room, a couple of doctors gathered at the door just staring through the crack of the door.
Seeing this, Chen Yu frowned as he said, "What's going on?"
Hearing his loud voice, several doctors turned around in shock and then one hit Chen Yu on the arm.
"Shhh!" A doctor said with annoyance as they gestured to the door crack.
Seeing this, Chen Yu leaned in to look inside and easily he spotted Lu Xia in bed... with a man!
With his eyes plastered on this, Chen Yu frowned hard.
He was about to burst in and stop the situation but then suddenly, Kang Liu Ran kissed Lu Xia's cheek and said,
"I promise I won't let work affect me too much. I'll come see you at work sometimes if I need to... you're my wife and I know being married to someone like me is a bit hard but if you could bare with me a little, I'll show you all the love you'll ever need."
Kang Liu Ran's words came from the heart. They were soft and sweetly spoken and hearing this, Lu Xia smiled like and angel before she wrapped her arms around the man's neck.
Seeing this, Chen Yu froze.
Wife?
That was all he had heard and this tore him apart.
Meanwhile, the other doctors seemed very proud.
"Our idol's growing up!" One doctor said. This doctor then turned to Chen Yu and said, "Sorry but, against someone so sly, you don't have a chance!"
Inside the room, Kang Liu Ran, who had exceptional hearing smirked and then, just for good measure, he kissed Lu Xia passionately sending her into a delirium. He then forgot about those outside and just looked deeply at his wife. The love of his life.
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caremel I’ll probably write an epilogue for each of the important characters and how they’re living their lives for you guys. Then I’ll do side stories. Including some Lu AnLing, Kang Jun and family moments and the ‘what happened at Hotel Helios’ 18+ chapter.
Thanks again for continuing to read this even after the end of the main story!
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