Chapter 19 - 19: Remove the Man’s Arms While You’re at It
The Substitute Bride: Indulged by the Obsessive CEO
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
When Rong Chanâcr heard Tang Beibciâs question, she glanced at Lu Fan and decided to give in.
Rong Chanâer replied aggrievedly, âIf you werenât in such a hurry, I might have avoided you when I saw you. Iâm sorry, Beibei.â
Although she was apologizing, she was still implying that it was Tang Beibciâs fault. Tang Beibei sneered.
âAlright, I look forward to your self-reflection letter. Please make a detour if you see me in future.â
Rong Chanâer furrowed her brows. âIâve already apologized. Why do I still have to write a self-reflection letter? Beibei, you⦠Where itâs possible to let someone off, you should spare them.â
âYou guys agreed to write self-reflection letters before we watched the surveillance video. You want to go back on your word now?â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âThat was your bet with Linlin. I wasnât part of it.â
Tang Beibei asked, âWerenât you and Lu Linlin accomplices? Or are you saying that you have nothing to do with her and she just kicked up a big fuss for you because she had nothing better to do?â
âOf course not.â
Rong Chanâer was furious. She didnât expect Tang Beibei to try to drive a wedge between her and Lu Linlin. She had nothing on Tang Beibei now and she couldnât afford to ruin her relationship with Lu Linlin.
âAlright, Iâll write a self-reflection letter and avoid you in future!â
Tang Beibei then said to Lu Linlin, âLu Linlin, listen. Rong Chanâer has admitted her mistake. You should write your self-reflection letter properly.â âYou!â Lu Linlin was so angry that she wanted to strangle Tang Beibei. That b*tch!
âLu Linlin, you know your mistake, but you refuse to change. You are brought up better than that.â Lu Fan interrupted her.
âCousin, Iâ¦â
âIt doesnât matter even if heâs your cousin. Didnât you say that you were going to teach our junior Tang Beibei a lesson? Lu Linlin, you clearly didnât see Tang Beibei walk into Rong Chanâer, but you lied through your teeth. Do you think that you can do whatever you want just because you are the young miss of the Lu family? What a joke!â Song Kai mocked.
Lu Linlin felt really bitter when the person she liked mocked her.
She lowered her head and apologized grudgingly, âTm sorry, Tang Beibei.â
âIâll wait for your self-reflection letter,â Tang Beibei said.
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If Song Kai werenât here, Lu Linlin would have made Rong Chanâer kneel and beg for mercy even when she didnât walk into her!
Lu Linlin didnât want to be humiliated further, so she glared at Tang Beibei and left.
Rong Chanâer called out to her twice but did not stop her. She just quickened her pace to catch up to her. It was her opportunity to slip away.
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After they walked out of the security office, Tang Beibei thanked her two seniors.
âThank you for coming over and bringing us to check the surveillance footage. Otherwise, Lu Linlin would continue to argue with me.â
Lu Linlin had a fiery temper. When she thought she was in the right, she would force her to apologize because she wouldnât compromise for Rong Chanâer. But even if she apologized. Lu Linlin would continue to humiliate her. Tang Beibei was prepared to argue, even fight.
What she didnât expect for Song Kai and Lu Fanâs appearance. Lu Fan was Lu Linlinâs cousin but spoke up for her. That was totally unexpected.
âNo matter what, you are still our junior. How can we stand by and do nothing when you are being bullied? Tang Beibei, are you stupid?â Song Kai ruffled her hair as he spoke.
Tang Beibei tidied her hair helplessly. He said that he couldnât watch her being bullied, but he messed up her hair.
âThatâs why I must thank both of you.â
Song Kai put his arm around her shoulders again and teased, âIf you want to thank us, come and watch me play basketball.â
Lu Fan watched Song Kaiâs arm and narrowed his eyes in annoyance. He pulled Tang Beibei away from Song Kai and stood between them.
âSenior Song Kai, Tang Beibei doesnât know much about basketball. It will be boring for her to watch the game. Why donât you ask her to take your shift?â
Song Kai and Lu Fan were both Professor Chenâs mentees, so they could be considered his disciples. However, they both still had to work in Professor Chenâs office.
Tang Beibei did not want to watch him play basketball because sheâd be bored. So, she quickly smiled and said, âSenior Song Kai, let me take your shift at Professor Chenâs office.â
Song Kai noticed that Lu Fan seemed to be separating him from Tang Beibei on purpose. He looked at Lu Fan with a cocked eyebrow.
âOkay then. Beibei will help me with my shift. I have a basketball date, so Iâd better go.â
âOkay. Bye, senior Song Kai.â
When Song Kai was far away, Tang Beibei suddenly heard Lu Fan ask, âBeibei, what do you think of senior Song Kai?â
Tang Beibei retracted her gaze and looked at Lu Fan in confusion.
âHeâs nice.â
Song Kai was a Northerner. He was tall, big-boned and forthright. Although he would sometimes tease her or play pranks on her, he was not a bad person. When she was in trouble, he would help her.
âBetter than me?â
Lu Fan couldnât help but test her when he saw her staring at Song Kai when he walked away.
Tang Beibei looked at him in confusion. So, her senior, Lu Fan, had a childish side where he competed with Song Kai for her attention, Tang Beibei thought to herself.
âSenior Lu Fan is, of course, much nicer. You have a good temper and take good care of me. You also taught me a lot of things.â
Lu Fanâs mood improved after hearing her praise.
At that moment, Tang Beibeiâs phone rang. She looked at it and smiled.
Lu Fan was curious. Who was it that made her so happy that she smiled like a kid?
He saw her answer the call, say a few words to the person on the phone, and then hang up.
âSenior Lu Fan, I need to go now. Thank you again. Iâll treat you and senior Song Kai to bubble tea next time.â
A meal would be too expensive. She had to save money for Jiang Jingchenâs treatment.
But Lu Fan and Song Kai had helped her. She should treat them to bubble tea.
âIâm going home too. Letâs go together.â
He also wanted to see who she was so happy to see.
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In the study of Jiang Jingchenâs villaâ¦
His elegant fingers were wrapped around a pen as he handled a stack of documents. His eyebrows were cold, and his handsome face looked a little tired. He massaged his brows and picked up another document when Song Zhou knocked on the door.
âYoung master, Iâm going to fetch young madam. Do you want to come along?â
Jiang Jingchen threw the document aside and asked coldly, âWhat do you think?â
Song Zhou watched as he stood up. His tall figure was accentuated by his youthful casual clothes. He looked more approachable.
If I didnât let him come along, he would most likely beat me to death, Song Zhou thought to himself.
They drove to Tang Beibeiâs school. Song Zhou stopped the car at the school gate and Jiang Jingchen called Tang Beibei.
âBeibei, are you done with school today? Iâm already at the school gate.â
âYes.â The girlâs soft voice entered his ears, and his heart softened.
âTake your time. Iâll wait for you.â
Tang Beibei smiled and replied, âIâm walking over now.â
Jiang Jingchen ended the call, straightened his collar, and looked toward the school gate, waiting for his wife to come out.
After a few minutes, he saw the woman he had been thinking about walk out. However, there was a man beside her.
He had no idea what they were talking about, but the woman was smiling happily, and the man reached out to hug her. Jiang Jingchenâs face darkened and his black eyes were cold. Song Zhou, who was in the driverâs seat, suddenly felt the temperature in the car drop by a few degrees.
Song Zhou looked out the window and saw a man hugging Tang Beibei. He peeked at the back seat and felt his scalp go numb.
âYoung master, Iâll go down and find out whatâs going on.â
âYes, and remove the manâs arms while you are at it!â
Jiang Jingchen was in disguise as a cripple and couldnât get out of the car.. Otherwise, he wouldnât just remove the manâs arms but beat him up until he was disabled!