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

After dinner, Xiang Ran and Aunt Zeng mentioned in the room the trip to see the basketball star meeting.

However, in Xiang Ran's words, the version of the story was slightly changed.

Xiang Ran said that Sheng Yang went with her.

Aunt Zeng asked some details but didn't say anything.

After all, Sheng Yang wanted to go watch the game, and Xiang Ran went with him...it sounded reasonable.

"Aunt Zeng, there are only a few days left before the end of the month. There shouldn't be any changes on your young lady's side, right?" Xiang Ran felt vaguely uneasy.

Aunt Zeng sighed: "I heard that my young lady's health is not recovering well. I don't know the details. Am I not staying at the Sheng family every day like you? I would like to go and take care of the young lady."

"Then I'll call Butler Su tonight and discuss the best way to hand over the business."

"Well, it's up to you."

After Aunt Zeng left, Xiang Ran closed the door and called Su Yue.

Su Yue seemed to be busy and took a long time to answer the phone. His response was vague and he only told Xiang Ran to work hard until the end of the month and he would reply to her in a few days.

After Xiang Ran hung up the phone, she sent a message to Su Yue: [Butler Su, there won't be any changes to the commission you promised me at the end of the month, right?]

Su Yue replied quickly: [This month's commission has been prepared, please rest assured.]

Xiang Ran thought to herself that if Su Yue didn't give her the money, she would expose the truth and the Su family would be in trouble.

As long as she stayed close to Sheng Yang, no one dared to deal with her.

From this perspective, it might be safest to be with Sheng Yang.

Of course, from another perspective, it is also the most dangerous.

What if this man knew the truth...

Xiang Ran couldn't even imagine it~

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At night, Sheng Yang came back and the bedroom was quiet.

He must have come in after taking a shower.

Xiang Ran could smell the fragrance on him.

But she kept pretending to be asleep.

If he makes trouble again, I don’t know how long this will last.

She felt him lie down, his arm around her shoulders, and he gently hugged her from behind.

"Are you asleep, wife?"

Xiang Ran said nothing.

The man kissed her hair, bit her earlobe a few times and then stopped moving.

Maybe he wanted to let her go.

Xiang Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

But such a small action was seen through by Sheng Yang.

"Su Yiqing, I know you're not asleep... Turn your face over, I'll say a few words and then you'll fall asleep."

Xiang Ran endured and did not move.

"Okay! It doesn't matter if you don't turn around, I just want to tell you... You can take your time to pick the date for the marriage certificate, but - no matter what, in my heart you are my wife. Do my parents-in-law know that we haven't got the marriage certificate yet?"

Xiang Ran still didn't move, but she said, "Neither my mother nor my father knows."

"No one in the Sheng family knows about this. Holding a wedding is like announcing it to the world for a family like ours. But if someone knew that we didn't get a marriage certificate, I'm afraid someone would come to your house tomorrow and urge you to get one. Do you believe it?"

"Of course I believe it. Second Young Master Sheng is very popular now, even my cousin wants to curry favor with you."

"Getting your marriage certificate is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so you should choose it carefully. I'm just wondering if it's because the Su family used to be too strict with you. Otherwise, how could you have thought of secretly going out to eat tofu pudding by yourself? And even secretly bought a seat so far away from the main stadium to watch the game today?"

Xiang Ran said nothing.

But I thought to myself: Brother, you guessed wrong.

Because of poverty,

Because I don’t want to spend money.

I heard the man ramble on again, "Be my wife...you can do whatever you want without worrying about anyone. We don't live with our elders, so you're free. But sometimes it's best to let me know in advance. I never know if I can help you. And...Yiqing, I don't know how loving couples live, because I don't remember my parents ever living together...So, if I'm not doing well in any way, or if you need my help, please tell me right away."

Hearing this, Xiang Ran finally couldn't help but turned around: "No, Sheng Yang...you did a great job."

Seeing her turn around, the dog man asked her with a smile: "Which aspect? Is that aspect good... Does it make you feel comfortable?"

Seeing that he was talking about that again, Xiang Ran asked angrily, "Do you usually... like to be so frivolous outside?"

"I, Sheng Yang, only act like a hooligan to my wife occasionally."

Hearing him say this, Xiang Ran became curious: "Sheng Yang... have you ever loved someone before?"

"No," he answered without hesitation.

"You answered a little too quickly. I don't quite believe it." Xiang Ran studied his micro-expressions.

"I used to be dismissive of relationships and marriage, including during our wedding... I think I was still thinking this way. In my previous life, I needed to constantly challenge myself, constantly prove myself, and gain a sense of presence in the Sheng family, because only by being outstanding could I gain more opportunities. For someone like me, personal marriage is also about maximizing benefits, so I don't easily touch upon true love, so as not to delay others and drag myself down."

Sheng Yang rubbed his face against the back of her hand. "But luckily for me, I met you. Originally, love was not a factor in my marriage, but I never thought that I, Sheng Yang, would actually meet someone I truly love in such a 'match-making' type of marriage! Yiqing, I like every aspect of you, including your sexuality... Tell me, what is my good luck?"

The more Sheng Yang said this, the more scared Xiang Ran became.

If this man finds out the truth someday, will he go crazy?

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shudder.

"Wife, are you cold?" Sheng Yang hugged her tightly.

"It's not cold. Go to bed. It's getting late." Xiang Ran closed his eyes and didn't dare to speak anymore.

I was afraid that Sheng Yang would bring up the issue of getting a marriage certificate again.

But after a moment, the man began to snore softly.

He must be really tired today.

But Xiang Ran suffered from insomnia...

She was lost in thoughts all night long.

After much thought, the most reliable way at the moment is to complete the "mission" as soon as possible, secretly leave this man, and fly away.

Who knows, for her own safety, she might have to hide abroad for a while.

If that doesn't work, you can go to Southeast Asia.

Rent a small house by the sea.

Use English and Chinese to start a small business or become a tour guide...

With the money Su Yue gave me, I should be able to live a good life there, right?