The Empty Bridal Chamber - Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Biased

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Grandma, Shen Yusong is not that kind of person. Trust me!”

Ye Lan cut Ye Lingxiao inch by inch with her eyes, but her tone was pitiful.

A few days ago, she had repeatedly promised Old Madam Ye to be able to get a position for her son. And now, such a disgraceful thing happened.

Old Madam Ye naturally could not bear to see Ye Lan like this. However, the Ye Corporation was the result of Ye Lingxiao’s painstaking efforts. Sending Shen Yusong in was already the greatest favoritism that Old Madam Ye could have.

Perhaps because she knew that things could not be changed, Ye Lan did not plead for mercy anymore. A moment later, she returned to the cold expression that Lin Wanmeng had seen before.

She sat at the table in silence. Suddenly, she smiled and said to the old lady, “Grandma, do you still remember Yamo?”

This name made Ye Lingxiao’s eyebrows twitch, and Lin Wanmeng noticed it.

“Yamo grew up with our Lingxiao. They were childhood sweethearts and were very close.” Ye Lan looked at Lin Wanmeng and suddenly emphasized, “I wonder if Lingxiao still remembers?”

“Yamo is a good child, but the Bai family…” Looking at Old Madam Ye’s expression, she seemed to hate the Bai family.

Ye Lingxiao subconsciously defended her. “She has nothing to do with the Bai family.”

Ye Lan smiled and looked at Lin Wanmeng provocatively. “If it weren’t for going overseas, the two of you wouldn’t have separated.”

They were childhood sweethearts and were willing to be together. Unfortunately, the heavens did not let them have their way. For the sake of harmony, Ye Lingxiao could only bear the pain and send his lover away.

So, the girl in the diary was this childhood sweetheart?

Looking at Ye Lingxiao’s calm expression, Lin Wanmeng’s heart sank bit by bit.

However, Ye Lan did not give up. She took out her phone and showed it to Lin Wanmeng. “Look, this is the eldest daughter of the Bai family. She’s quite pretty.”

She sized up Lin Wanmeng’s face a few times and suddenly spoke with ill intentions.

“But from the looks of it, you look a little like Yamo. It can be considered fate.”

She laughed for no reason, her eyes flashing with malice.

Old Madam Ye glanced at Lin Wanmeng and lowered her head to reprimand Ye Lan, “Don’t spout nonsense.”

Ye Lan didn’t give up and continued, “Although these few years you haven’t seen her, Lingxiao, don’t forget your manners. When Yamo comes back, don’t forget to pick her up.”

Ye Lingxiao finally spoke, but it was to agree to it.

Lin Wanmeng finished the meal in a daze. Seeing that the atmosphere was good, Old Madam forced her and Ye Lingxiao to stay in the old residence.

“Be careful!”

Ye Lingxiao reacted quickly and grabbed Lin Wanmeng, who was about to hit the corner of the table.

He placed his other hand on Lin Wanmeng’s shoulder, but in the next moment, she dodged as if she had been electrocuted.

Lin Wanmeng was not in the right condition. Ye Lingxiao thought that she was sick and reached out to touch her forehead.

Lin Wanmeng took a step back and pursed her lips in a defensive posture.

This situation was even worse than before. What Ye Lingxiao didn’t want to admit was that Lin Wanmeng changed after that banquet.

Did He Yan make her resist him?

Just thinking about it made Ye Lingxiao angry. His eyes turned red. He clenched his fists and tried his best to suppress the question that was about to come out of his mouth. In the end, he only said in a low voice,

“Be careful. Don’t get hurt.”

Lin Wanmeng had no time to care about Ye Lingxiao’s emotions. Her mind was filled with Ye Lan’s words. Even though she knew that the other party was up to no good, she couldn’t ignore it.

Her long hair was draped behind her back, and a strand of hair ran playfully to the side of her face. Ye Lingxiao reached out his hand, wanting to help her tuck the hair behind her ear.

The pair of hands in front of her made Lin Wanmeng subconsciously step back. Only then did she realize how rude her actions were.

The man in front of her did not say a word. The black hair on his forehead covered the coldness between his brows. He turned around and left quickly.

Lin Wanmeng stood rooted to the ground. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.

What should she say? Question the diary?

However, it was wrong for her to flip through it without permission.

Moreover, with their relationship, did she even have the right to demand Ye Lingxiao explain anything to her?

Therefore, there was only silence.

After sleeping in the same bed for a few days, Ye Lingxiao finally couldn’t help but forcefully turn her around.

“What the hell is wrong with you?”

Lin Wanmeng was stunned. She hesitated for a moment before saying, “I’m just worried about work.”

Probably not expecting this answer, Ye Lingxiao was also stunned. “What is it?”

The internal department of Xinran Media was already in a mess. It seemed like Lin Bo had squeezed the last bit of value out of Xinran Media before changing hands.

And Qinyu’s financial resources weren’t enough to support this company to recovery, but if they didn’t hurry up and resume work, Xinran would still belong to the Ye Corporation in a year.

Ye Lingxiao listened carefully to Lin Wanmeng’s words. He lowered his eyes and thought for a moment. “Is five million enough?”

Lin Wanmeng’s eyes lit up. This sum of money was enough for her to support Xinran’s system. She nodded, but suddenly hesitated. “President Ye, don’t tell me this is also to be returned in a year?”

It seemed that what happened last time had taught Lin Wanmeng a lesson.

Ye Lingxiao paused. Under Lin Wanmeng’s expectant gaze, he said, “Of course you have to return it. Five million yuan plus interest. You have to return it in full in three years.”

There was plenty of time. Lin Wanmeng agreed, but she felt like she was about to fall into a trap because of Ye Lingxiao’s sudden generosity.

“Don’t misunderstand. I just think that you’re worth the investment of 15 million yuan. Don’t worry, the Ye Corporation won’t suffer a loss.”

Ye Lingxiao changed the topic and looked at the little woman beside him. “I just have a condition. I wonder if you’re willing to follow it?”

At this time, even if Ye Lingxiao asked her to bring a basin of water over to wash his feet, she could do it.

However, the man only propped himself up and looked at Lin Wanmeng. His body pressed against hers. “You don’t have to be so polite at home, especially in bed. It’s a little strange to call me President Ye.”

Lin Wanmeng felt a warm breeze blowing past her ear. It carried a cold fragrance, causing goosebumps to appear on her arms.

The company was indeed part of the reason, but it was also because Lin Wanmeng couldn’t get over it.

Ye Lingxiao lowered his head. The woman’s lips had just touched water and were soft and moist.

As he got closer, Lin Wanmeng felt that something was wrong. She saw Ye Lingxiao’s lips open, as if he wanted to kiss her between her eyebrows, or perhaps it was her lips.

Should she accept it?

A phone call made the decision for Lin Wanmeng.

Ye Lingxiao stood rooted to the ground. He cursed under his breath and turned around to pick up the phone.

“President, we’re here. Please come over.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanmeng subconsciously thought of Bai Yamo. She stood rooted to the ground and did not move for a long time.

As expected, Ye Lingxiao left. Although he said a few words before he left, Lin Wanmeng didn’t hear him.

The light in the bedroom was turned off by a small fair hand. Lin Wanmeng lay quietly on the bed and stared at the ceiling.

How silly. Did she have to wait for Ye Lingxiao to bring the person to meet her before she gave up?

Recalling the kiss that almost made her blush, Lin Wanmeng raised her hand and slapped herself without hesitation.

The force was so great that half of her face was red and swollen.