Daily life of working as a substitute bride for a wealthy family

In the evening, Sheng Yang went to the Sheng family's old house alone.

He originally wanted to take his new wife with him, but because of some words Jiang Yu said at the dinner table, he changed his mind.

Because he didn't know Su Yiqing very well, he didn't know if she could handle such a situation.

I don’t want a good family chat to turn into a “meeting”.

His grandfather Sheng Yimin liked to hold feudal parent-teacher meetings to lecture the younger generation.

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The old man of the Sheng family is a feudal patriarchal elder who has always had the final say in the family.

When Sheng Yang was ten years old, he was taken from his maternal grandfather to the Sheng residence. He was very afraid of his grandfather.

Fortunately, Sheng Yang studied very hard and gradually gained the love of his grandfather.

But her mother Jiang Yu was not so lucky.

Firstly, his father had a childless first wife who was once the daughter-in-law recognized by Old Master Sheng; secondly, the marriage between his mother and father was an informal relationship at the beginning.

For a long time, he was actually the illegitimate son of the Sheng family.

In the end, his mother went through untold hardships and persevered to get the marriage certificate, but it still couldn't change her future situation in the Sheng family.

The more this happened, the more his mother liked to take the opportunity to get close to the old man and try to please them.

But what kind of person is Old Master Sheng?

Could he be fooled by such worldly tricks?

Sheng Yang deeply detested several aspects of his mother's behavior: first, her gossiping and gossiping. Second, her inability to distinguish between good and evil. Third, her tendency to lie and distort the truth.

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As the typhoon passed, the rain became heavier.

The Maybach was driving on the elevated highway on a rainy night, overtaking and changing lanes, floating like a ghost in the lightning and thunder.

Twenty years ago, during the same hot and humid rainy season, nine-year-old Sheng Yang sat in the back seat of a car and was taken to H City by the driver.

It was his mother who put him on the bus that morning.

The mother was extremely excited.

Not only was he dressed in new clothes, he also put on makeup. His mother thought his father would come too, but unfortunately only the driver came.

Sheng Yang lay outside the window and looked at his grandmother's thin figure, which became more and more blurred and smaller.

But his mother lied to him that she was only going to live at his grandfather's house for a while.

We'll be here to take him home soon.

Unexpectedly, he was hurriedly "packed up" and sent to Sheng's house, where he lived until he went abroad to study for his undergraduate degree.

Before this, he had only met his father a few times and had never met his grandparents.

Along the way, Sheng Yang was wondering what his grandparents looked like.

Will grandma be as kind as grandma?

Is grandpa fierce?

Little Sheng Yang rubbed his new clothes, feeling very worried.

But what could he do? He was so young.

Outside the window are endless mountains, the scenery is monotonous and unoriginal.

The car drove for a long, long time...but was still in the mountains.

Gradually, he fell asleep.

When I woke up, I saw the endless lake...

Yes, that was the big lake he was crossing through the tunnel under the lake...

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The Sheng family's old house was built against the mountains and the lake.

It looks a bit eerie in the rainy night.

For decades, Chinese garden style was not popular in luxury homes, and they were all in the European and American castle style.

The driver of the old house stepped forward to help Sheng Yang hold an umbrella.

Sheng Yang was very polite to him: "Uncle Zhou!"

Uncle Zhou whispered back, "Grandpa's not asleep yet. He's waiting for you in the study! Oh, and your uncle's back from the hospital."

"Oh."

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Sheng Yimin stood in front of the window.

He is already ninety years old, but his back is not hunched and his waist is not bent, and he usually speaks in a loud voice.

To others, Sheng Yimin's life is one to be proud of no matter how you look at it.

After all, the Sheng family's fortune started with him.

He had real power when he was young and benefited from many policy dividends.

The Sheng family's Yixing Group is a leader in the industry.

But there is probably no such thing as perfection in the world.

First, in his early years, his eldest son Shengfeng died of liver disease.

His youngest son, Sheng Yu, just had a liver transplant. His most beloved grandson was recently injured and hospitalized. Another grandson lives in the UK, and he hasn't seen him for several years.

A shadow was cast over the young men of the Sheng family.

Minister Sheng, who was once a powerful figure in the political arena and acted decisively, has finally reached his twilight years.

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Sheng Yang arrived at the door of his grandfather's study and knocked on the door: "Grandpa."

Sheng Yimin loved his grandson very much, and he quickly asked Sheng Yang to sit down.

"I heard from your mother that you and Yiqing have always slept in separate rooms? Between you..." Sheng Yimin didn't want to interfere in the affairs of young people, but he couldn't help but speak.

Sheng Yang's anger was instantly ignited.

There's nothing we can do about his mother, who is so nagging.

I really don’t know what to say and what not to say.

"That's not the case. It was because my injury hadn't healed yet, and then I was on business trips all the time..." Sheng Yang "explained".

"Is the wound serious?" Sheng Yimin gently touched his grandson's head.

"never mind."

"Come to dinner with Yiqing next time. Although work is busy, family and kinship are also very important. Yiqing's cousin in Hong Kong came to H City a few days ago and brought me some gifts. You also know that the Su family is a famous and prestigious family after all. If there is nothing wrong with the girl, you should not neglect her too much to avoid gossip." Sheng Yimin stopped talking and patted his grandson on the shoulder.

"I understand." Sheng Yang nodded.

"Your aunt has always felt bad about Gou Zhenjia hurting you. Alas, I didn't keep a close eye on her when she married Gou Zhenjia. Go visit her in Beijing when you have time."

"When I returned from abroad, I first landed in Beijing and visited my aunt."

Sheng Yimin smiled and said, "You did very well. Go see your uncle. He's in good spirits today and has something to tell you."

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In the room on the east side of the second floor, Sheng Yang met his uncle.

Sheng Yu was thinner than before, but he was in good spirits, just a little weak.

But even weak tigers and leopards are fierce beasts.

After the liver transplant and a period of recuperation, my uncle may be able to work normally again.

Only his ignorant mother would show her happiness like a clown...

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Sheng Yu got straight to the point and said, "Sheng Yang, Grandpa and I have mentioned that in addition to inviting you back to the group as a director as soon as possible, we also want to hand over the machinery and energy sectors, as well as the joint venture project, to you as soon as possible."

This day is finally here.

Sheng Yang sighed in his heart.

But he said to Sheng Yu calmly: "The company has you and my aunt..."

"Your aunt has already resigned from the board of directors. Don't you say you didn't know? Of course, all of us descendants of the Sheng family can get living expenses from the family fund. I heard that your salary at the foreign company is also good, but standing at a higher place, one can see a different scenery! Your aunt and I also hope that Sheng Mian can come back to help, but he simply doesn't want to return to China. Amian has been spoiled by his mother since he was a child and can't bear this hardship."

"A Mian has a very successful artistic career. He's always been very hardworking in painting and design. Didn't he even win an industry award last year?"

"Hey, it's just a prize earned by burning money! Look! He seems to have completely forgotten that he is also a member of the Sheng family. He has no sense of responsibility at all." Sheng Yu's eyes flashed with helplessness. "Of course, if you don't want to do it, the board of directors will have to find another suitable professional manager. But - I think, since you are already working for foreigners, it is better to work for the Sheng family, right?"

"I'll think about it, thank you uncle."

In fact, it’s not really a consideration, it’s just an excuse.

Uncle knows too.

But Sheng Yang really hated the way his uncle spoke - working?

But Sheng Yang only wants to work for himself!

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After leaving the Sheng family's old house, Sheng Yang drove to Qionghai Garden.

When you push open the door.

Sheng Yang saw his mother's face was full of joy.

Jiang Yu asked, "Did the old man get to the point when he questioned you this time?"

Sheng Yang frowned. "When did you go to the old house and start talking about this and that again? What was the point of what Mother said?"

Jiang Yu rolled his eyes at his son and said, "Isn't it all for you? Do you think I want to go? Did they let you go back to Sheng Group?"

"What Sheng Group?" Sheng Yang shouted. "How many times have I told you! There's no Sheng Group in this world, there's only Yixing! It's not your fault that you don't know the rules of business, but if you keep going to the old house and gossiping, that's really wrong!"

"Why can't I tell you? When I think about the suffering and grievances you and I have endured before, I can't accept it! Um...your uncle had a liver transplant, but there must be rejection, right? Did you go to check it out today?"

"Hmph, since Mother is so concerned, why don't you go to Uncle's bedside and ask in person?" Sheng Yang shook his head and smiled at his mother, "Or... without Grandpa and the others' permission, you can't even go to the second floor? Or even enter the main door of the Sheng residence?"

These words hurt Jiang Yu's heart.

She looked at her son in disbelief. "Is that how you talk to me? If it weren't for me, their mother, crying and begging them, they wouldn't have cared about you at all. Do you know that?"

Sheng Yang smiled bitterly: "Thank you, thank you for forcing me into the Sheng family when I was less than ten years old. So - you also know that they didn't want me at all at that time!"

Jiang Yu was both angry and distressed. She pulled Sheng Yang's arm and said, "Why do you think so? I sent you to the Sheng family, isn't that good? Look at you, Ah Mian, dressed like an androgynous person in England. There are photos of him online. I guess your uncle and aunt are embarrassed. If the Sheng family wants to have an heir, won't they count on you?"

Sheng Yang pulled his mother's hand away and said to her speechlessly, "You're worrying too much. Uncle and aunt are not ashamed because they all love my cousin. But mother, do you know what love is? My cousin can choose to be himself anytime and anywhere, but what about me? Have you ever considered me? Have I been happy these years? Have you ever asked?"

Jiang Yu burst into tears: "Of course Mom loves you. How could you miss Mom so much, you - where is your conscience?"

When Sheng Yang saw his mother like this, he just wanted to despise her and escape.

Seeing the contempt in his son's eyes, Jiang Yu used his trump card again: "In the final analysis, you are just like the Sheng family, looking down on people like me!"

Sheng Yang said coldly, "The person who truly wronged you, the one who looked down on you—was actually your husband. Yet you keep projecting your hatred onto others. You should be crying and cursing at my father's grave, not right now—in front of me."

Jiang Yu collapsed, slumped to the ground with his hair disheveled.

But Sheng Yang just sneered when he saw it.

"Unfilial son, is your head hit?" Jiang Yu looked up at his tall son, trembling all over.

"I'm telling the truth, but you just don't want to hear it... Leaving home young is my fate, Sheng Yang! But since you already have a child to bear all this, why don't you pursue your own happiness? Do what you want to do?" Sheng Yang murmured.

"I did all this for you!" Jiang Yu cried hysterically!

Everything is back to the vicious circle again.

Sheng Yang knew he couldn't break the deadlock with his mother, but he didn't want to waste time arguing with her. "If you wanted to do this for me, you shouldn't have gone to the old house and said such ridiculous things. Mother, if you really wanted to do good for me, you shouldn't have meddled in my affairs."

he's gone.

I couldn't wait to leave the house my father left to my mother.

After he lost his memory, the person he wanted to forget the most was his mother.

But the people and things I don’t want to remember are the ones I remember most clearly!

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It was a rainy night with thunder and lightning.

Sheng Yang suddenly felt a dull headache where he had been injured not long ago.

After finally driving home, he had a splitting headache and hurried to his room to find painkillers.

But he didn't expect Xiang Ran to be hiding in the closet...