Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 170

Chapter 170 : Marriage, I Agree!

After arriving in England, Yan Liang, aside from the first few days when she was severely jet-lagged and often couldn't sleep or wake up, had generally had good sleep quality for the past few months.

However, last night, she suffered from insomnia again.

When she woke up this morning, she felt dizzy, her eyes were sore, and she felt generally unwell. Of course, what bothered her most was her heart.

She made herself some breakfast. Having not slept well the night before, she specially made herself a cup of black coffee to perk herself up.

After getting ready, it was almost time to go to school. As soon as she stepped out the door, she found someone waiting for her, but unfortunately, it wasn't Liang Xi Cheng, but Demon.

To say she wasn't disappointed would be a lie.

Humans are strange like that; if you've never had something, you won't yearn for it, but only after you've had it do you realize how terrible it is to lose it.

For the past five months, she hadn't seen Liang Xi Cheng. His sudden appearance and disappearance, especially after their argument, were undeniable. She couldn't deny the deep longing she felt for him, the yearning to open the door and see him waiting there.

Biting her lip, she suppressed the thought. Women were strange creatures; were they all so prone to saying one thing and meaning another?

Saying she didn't want it, yet deeply yearning in her heart.

Demon had already seen her and quickly came to greet her. He lived not too far from Yan Liang, and close to the school. The path was scenic, and they usually rode their bikes to school.

But the bicycle Demon brought today belonged to Yan Liang. After going to the bar that day, Yan Liang had forgotten her bicycle there.

"Were you feeling unwell yesterday? I heard you took the day off? Did you drink too much that night?" Demon handed the bicycle to Yan Liang, scratching his naturally curly golden hair somewhat embarrassedly. "Sorry, I shouldn't have let you drink so much that night. But I remember I helped you get the bike back. I didn't ride today, let me take you to school?"

But Liang Xi Cheng's words had taken root in her heart, and now, looking at Demon, she felt somewhat awkward.

"... Demon, actually ... I have something I want to tell you."

"Hmm? What is it?"

This young man was actually very handsome, with striking features, youthful and energetic. If he really had feelings for her, Yan Liang felt she couldn't hold him back, could she? However, some things weren't best said too bluntly. After thinking it over, she said, "... Actually, I wasn't drunk that day. Later, my husband came to pick me up, so I'm fine. You don't need to worry about it."

Upon hearing this, Demon's expression changed drastically. He grabbed Yan Liang's wrist uncontrollably, incredulous. "You ... what did you say? Husband? You have a husband?"

Yan Liang was now truly certain. Although Liang Xi Cheng was somewhat unreasonable, he was better at judging people than she was. This Demon really did have some feelings for her.

She nodded. "Yes, I'm married. I have a husband."

Demon's shocked expression was instantly replaced by dejection. His eyes were filled with undisguised sadness. He shook his head, disbelieving. "No, how could you have a husband? Liang, are you kidding me?"

Yan Liang wanted to say that it wasn't April Fool's Day, but before she could finish, Demon had already turned away with a sorrowful expression and ran off without waiting for her reply.

Yan Liang, "…"

Once he was gone, she took out a small mirror from her bag, looked at herself, and gave a helpless smile. Looking at her reflection, she thought she was quite ordinary-looking. She hadn't expected to be pursued by such a handsome young man after coming to England. Women are all a little vain; to say she had no feelings at all would be a lie. But there would be no future, and she didn't care anyway. It was better to be clear.

Pushing her bicycle forward, Yan Liang hesitated for a moment, then took out her phone. She glanced at it—missed calls, text messages, not a single one. Biting her lip, she angrily tossed the phone into her bag, mounted her bicycle, and just as she got on, a familiar male voice came from behind.

"...Liang Liang."

Yan Liang's legs instinctively froze, almost causing her to fall. Luckily, her legs were long enough to catch her, but when she turned around and saw that familiar, yet long-lost, handsome face, she froze completely.

Ning Zhi Yuan.

Why was he here?

***

City A.

In a hotel private room.

Several people sat at a round table. Ye Qing sat in the center, close to Liang Xi Cheng. Her petite frame remained intimately close to him. The man beside her had a calm expression, but a hint of weariness lingered between his brows. She knew he had just gotten off a plane; because of their prior arrangement, he had gone straight home, showered, and came over.

Ye Qing felt that Liang Xi Cheng truly cared about her now, a feeling that filled her with immense happiness.

She winked at Ye Sheng Ming. Ye Sheng Ming knew his daughter was impatient; the deed was done, and his precious daughter was determined to marry him. As her father, he had no choice but to comply.

Therefore, he was the one who invited the Liang family elders.

Looking at Liang Qi Cheng sitting opposite him, his smile was flawless, yet undeniably hypocritical. "Brother Liang," he said, "I told you from the beginning that our Ye family and your Liang family were destined to become in-laws. There have been many twists and turns along the way, but now it's all settled. The two young people have reached an agreement, and it's up to us, their elders, to decide."

"…"

"Well, here's what I'm thinking: if Xi Cheng and Ye Qing have no problems, then let's pick an auspicious day and have them get married. What do you say?"

Five months after what happened, Liang Qi Cheng now harbors deep resentment towards Ye Sheng Ming. However, he's helpless because Ye Sheng Ming holds leverage over him, leaving him no chance to retaliate. Even though he desperately wants Ye Sheng Ming dead, he still has to obediently answer the phone when he calls.

Does he have the right to refuse this marriage?

Liang Qi Cheng frowned, his expression not good, but he couldn't refuse to answer. He said stiffly, "... This is Xi Cheng's matter. Actually, you didn't need to call me here at all. Xi Cheng's marriage has always been his own decision."

Looking at Ye Sheng Ming's confident expression, Liang Qi Cheng felt a buzzing in the back of his head, a surge of resentment rising in his chest. He instinctively opened his mouth and said, "However ... don't say I didn't warn you. Anyway, everyone knows this, and our Liang family doesn't intend to hide anything. Your Ye Qing is going to marry our Xi Cheng, so you should know that Xi Cheng has already registered his marriage with Bai Yan Liang."

"Now, Liang Xi Cheng's legal spouse is Bai Yan Liang."

"…"

Ye Qing's face immediately changed. She knew, of course she knew all this. She dared not say it because she was afraid of crossing Liang Xi Cheng's bottom line. Although she was very unwilling to admit it, she knew that Liang Xi Cheng had a very special relationship with Bai Yan Liang.

Now, with so many people around, Liang Qi Cheng's words naturally made the Ye family look bad.

Ye Sheng Ming remained silent, his face grim. Ye Qing looked at Liang Xi Cheng, the man beside her, who always maintained a composed demeanor. He'd smoked more cigarettes in the last two days than he'd smoked in the past five months combined. Frustrated, he didn't know what else to do besides smoke; he couldn't quit for the time being.

White smoke swirled, obscuring most of his handsome face. His refined features, under the light of the crystal chandelier above, appeared somewhat obscure. His inscrutable expression made it impossible for anyone to fathom his thoughts.

Ye Qing grew anxious, instinctively stamping her foot and furrowing her brows. "Xi Cheng, say something! Are you really ... not planning to divorce Bai Yan Liang? Aren't you planning to marry me?"

Liang Xi Cheng deftly flicked away his cigarette ash, not answering Ye Qing's question. He simply turned his gaze to Ye Sheng Ming.

"Uncle Ye, now that everyone's here, I'm not going to hold back any longer," he said, his deep voice calm. "I agree to the marriage. However, let's be polite first, and get straight to the point. After all, as you said, the Ye and Liang families have been through a lot over the years. If you propose that Ye Qing and I marry today, then we'll be family from now on. I think Uncle Ye understands what family means."

Upon hearing the words "family," Ye Qing's heart leaped with joy. After waiting so long, she had finally found this man.

Ye Sheng Ming glanced at his daughter, seeing the happiness radiating from her eyes, and a weight lifted from his heart.

Well, all he had done was for his daughter, wasn't it? As long as she was truly happy, he would use the rest of his energy to help her win over this man.

Ye Sheng Ming frowned and nodded. "I know what you want to say. Like you said, let's be frank. After you and Xiao Qing get married, I'll give you what you want."

What he wanted—was nothing more than the "evidence" Ye Sheng Ming held against Liang Qi Cheng from over 20 years ago regarding the Bai Qi incident.

Liang Xi Cheng nodded, exhaling smoke, one eye slightly squinting from the smoke. His voice was calm, "Uncle Ye's assurance puts my mind at ease."

Ye Qing was somewhat unhappy. Why did her marriage sound like a business transaction?

But then she thought, Liang Xi Cheng had agreed, and she put aside these irrelevant concerns. Once she became Mrs. Liang, he would be hers forever. She didn't know Bai Yan Liang very well, but she knew she was somewhat arrogant. This was fine; she wouldn't have to lift a finger. After she and Xi Cheng married, she would definitely make a world-famous scene, so Bai Yan Liang would know everything in England.

If she's sensible enough not to come back, that's best. If she does, she'll use her title as Mrs. Liang to get rid of her completely!

Ye Qing was happily scheming.

Meanwhile, Liang Qi Cheng was filled with regret. Although he had previously disapproved of Bai Yan Liang's relationship with his son, feeling she wasn't good enough for the Liang family, now, looking at Ye Qing and the Ye family, what did it matter if they were a perfect match?

This Ye Qing, Ye Sheng Ming's daughter, harbored a venomous snake within her, and who knew when it would emerge and bite them!

He truly didn't want to see his son make such a sacrifice for him. But he had no choice.

With Ye Sheng Ming holding leverage over them, the Liang family would forever be trampled under his feet. His own fate was secondary; what about the Liang family? What about the entire Liang Corporation?

Everything the Liang family had painstakingly built up—how ​​could he allow it to be ruined in his hands …

"And about that project Xiao Qing mentioned to me before," Ye Sheng Ming said, taking a sip of tea. "Xi Cheng, if you want to do that project, I'll grant your wish. In short, treat Xiao Qing well. She's my precious daughter. Everything I've done is for her happiness. As long as she's happy, everything is negotiable. I can sign off on the project, and I'll hand over the evidence regarding your father's matter. When I pass away, the Ye family will belong to you."

Liang Xi Cheng's gaze darkened, but his handsome face remained composed. Despite Ye Sheng Ming's words, he showed no extra emotion, simply nodding and silently smoking.

After the meal was almost finished, Liang Xi Cheng told Ye Qing to go home first, as he had just gotten off a plane and needed to rush to a meeting at the Liang family business.

Ye Qing was practically floating on air today. Her long-cherished dream had finally come true. She agreed to everything Liang Xi Cheng said. She had come with Ye Sheng Ming, and she left with him as well.

However, before leaving, she mustered her courage and pulled Liang Xi Cheng towards the back stairwell, shyly pressing her cheek against his. "Xi Cheng, we're getting married, but ... um, it's just ... could you kiss me? You've never touched me before."

The lighting at the back stairwell wasn't good, and Liang Xi Cheng's tall figure was backlit. His hands were in his trouser pockets, his entire presence looming over Ye Qing. For some reason, when Ye Qing craned her neck to look at him, a chill ran through her.

She probably sensed his displeasure, feeling incredibly disappointed and wronged, but she didn't dare say anything. She had already made her request, and without an answer, she couldn't get over it.

Actually, he was already quite indifferent to her. To put it nicely, he respected her, maintaining a certain distance, neither too warm nor too cold, neither too close nor too distant. But to put it bluntly, did he care about her at all?

Perhaps, that's just who he is. She should get used to it, and she had.

But when you see him smile so beautifully at another woman, wanting to give that woman everything, you can no longer bear his coldness and aloofness.

"... Xi Cheng, did you marry me for your father's evidence?"

Her heart trembled, and the question involuntarily slipped out.

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