Chapter 35 - 35: No Such Thing as Divorce Once Married
The Substitute Bride: Indulged by the Obsessive CEO
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
When Jiang Jingchen heard Jiang Minglangâs words, his eyes turned dark as he gave Jiang Minglang a death stare.
Jiang Minglang felt the cold air emitting off his brotherâs body and a chill ran down his spine. However, the thought that Jiang Jingchen wouldnât act atrociously at their fatherâs home emboldened him.
âI wasnât the one who said it. Lu Fan said himself that Tang Beibei is his girlfriend. Tang Beibei was standing next to him then, but she didnât say anything.â
âItâs not like that. I, I donât have that kind of relationship with him!â
Tang Beibei didnât expect Jiang Minglang to know about the incident and even use it to make things difficult for her.
âIâm just friends with him!â
Jiang Minglang laughed mockingly. âI didnât say that you two arenât friends.
But you are boyfriend and girlfriend, arenât you?â
âNo, Iâ¦â Tang Beibei was so flustered that her forehead was covered in sweat. It was a complicated situation then and she couldnât explain it easily. âI am not his girlfriend!â
Jiang Minglang continued, âItâs useless to quibble, Tang Beibei. I know that you despise my big brother for being ugly and disabled, and you want to find a better man. Itâs understandable.â
âBut you probably want to divorce my brother first before you do that kind of thing. Otherwise, you are just making my brother a cuckold and embarrassing him.â
Tang Beibeiâs face was red with anger when she heard his sarcastic remarks. She lowered her head and met Jiang Jingchenâs sharp gaze. She felt as if her blood had frozen.
Cold air enveloped her and every breath she took felt like icicles stabbing her in the heart.
He was doubting her too.
However, it was a moment of folly for her to follow Song Kaiâs advice that led her to this moment.
It was too late to regret now. She took a deep breath and squatted to meet Jiang Jingchenâs eyes.
âHubby, I swear on my life that I didnât betray you.â
Jiang Jingchen smiled cryptically. âBetrayal of the heart or the body?â
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Color ran from Tang Beibeiâs face. She squatted to look him in the eye but she had to raise her head slightly to prevent her tears from falling down.
Jiang Jingchen touched her head. His hand was big, dry but cold.
âBeibei, tell me when things like this happen in future. Donât wait for others to inform me.â
âIâ¦â Tang Beibei didnât know what to say. She had been humiliated in school for no reason. Lu Fan and Song Kai were kind enough to help her. She felt that this kind of thing was quite upsetting, and she didnât want to disrupt his recuperation.
She had never expected Jiang Minglang to make an issue of this to humiliate her.
âIâm sorry,â she said.
âWhat are you sorry for? Sorry for not telling me about it or actually having a relationship with that man?â
His voice was soft, but it felt like a sledgehammer swung directly at her heart. She had to grit her teeth so she wouldnât cry out in pain.
âThis is a misunderstanding. Senior Lu Fan and I do not have that kind of relationship.â
Jiang Jingchen sneered in his heart. Senior Lu Fan.
That was quite an affectionate title.
However, they were at the Jiang residence. No matter how much he minded Tang Beibeiâs involvement with another man, she was his wife. Her being bullied was a sign of his incompetence as a husband.
âI believe you, Beibei. You wonât cheat on me.â
Tang Beibei smiled and held his hand again. âIt was Jiang Minglang who twisted the truth and slandered me.â
Jiang Minglang laughed, â1 twisted the truth? Then I shall let the truth speak for itself.â
Jiang Minglang showed them a video. In the video, Lu Fan said in the school cafeteria that Tang Beibei was his girlfriend. Tang Beibei didnât refute him, which meant she tacitly agreed.
Jiang Minglang even accused her further, âDid you even consider my brotherâs feelings when you are being sweet with another man? Tang Beibei, what right do you have to say that you like my big brother?â
â⦠Butâ¦â Tang Beibeiâs mind went blank when she saw the video. She tried to defend herself but she was at a loss for words.
She also felt that Jiang Jingchen had loosened his grip on her hand and his body had become even colder.
Old Master Jiang put down his teacup and looked at Jiang Jingchen.
He asked his son, âIf you donât want a woman like this, then divorce her. Iâll find you another bride.â
âNo, no divorce!â Tang Beibei protested. âI can explain this. Hubby, someone scolded me online, and then a girl scolded me in person. Senior Lu Fan was only helping me whenâ¦â
âHelping you by calling you his girlfriend? Tang Beibei, we are not three-year-old kids. How can we believe your lousy excuse?â Jiang Minglang interrupted her.
Tang Beibei was so angry that she almost cried. âIâm not lying!â
âYouâre not lying because you and Lu Fan are a couple and thatâs why he helped you!â
The more Tang Beibei explained, the worse the situation got. She felt that she had walked into the trap that Jiang Minglang had set for her.
Jiang Minglang looked at Jiang Jingchen sympathetically as he said, âBig brother, you should divorce this kind of promiscuous woman. Itâs not enough that sheâs married to you. She had to look for another man. Divorce her quickly because keeping her by your side will ruin your reputation sooner or later.â
Tang Beibei raised her head and looked at Jiang Jingchen expectantly, hoping that he would believe her one more time.
Jiang Jingchen coughed. âDo I still have a reputation? How come I didnât know about it?â
Ever since his car accident, he had been called a dying and sickly invalid, a short-lived cripple, and an ugly monster.
Only this woman accepted him as he was. She kissed his injured face, helped him put on his pants, and even said that she liked him.
If she had another man in her heart before, he would have kicked him out by now so he could move in!
âBeibei is the woman I married. This is a misunderstanding. I will ask Song Zhou to investigate the matter.â
Jiang Minglang didnât expect his brother to be so tolerant. He chuckled and said, âBig brother, you canât just think about yourself. You also have to think about the reputation of the Jiang family. If Tang Beibei is really having an affair with another man, the world outside will spread malicious rumors about the Jiang family.â
Jiang Minglang looked at Old Master Jiang. He knew that his father placed the most importance on the Jiang family reputation.
âFather, donât you think so?â
Old Master Jiang nodded, indicating his consent for Jiang Jingchen to divorce Tang Beibei.
âI wonât divorce Beibei.â
Jiang Jingchen expressed his opinion as he and the old master looked at each other with cold eyes.
âFor me, Jiang Jingchen, thereâs no such thing as divorce once Iâm married. Unless I die!â
âYou, b*stard!â Old Master Jiang shouted angrily and threw his teacup to the ground when he felt his sonâs disrespect and provocation.
He knew that his eldest son was mocking him about his marriage to his mother.
âYou can tolerate your wife having an affair with another man?â
Jiang Jingchen shook his head. âOf course not, but sheâs the woman you guys chose for me. You are blaming me now?â
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Old Master Jiang was speechless as he glared at Jiang Jingchen, fuming.
âWe canât let a woman ruin the reputation of the Jiang family. If you donât want to get a divorce, fine, but make her quit school so she can keep your company full time!â
It was the biggest compromise he was willing to make for his crippled son!
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Tang Beibei frowned. She didnât want to quit school.
She looked at Jiang Jingchen with pleading eyes, hoping that he wouldnât agree to his fatherâs request.
But Jiang Minglang added fuel to the fire, âBig brother, you are disabled and canât satisfy her sexually. Even if she doesnât hook up with men in school, she would still hook up with men somewhere. Sheâll make you a cuckold eventually. Iâd advise you to divorce her and find a more obedient wife.â
Tang Beibei clenched her fists when she heard Jiang Minglangâs insults. She couldnât take it anymore.
âJiang Minglang, shut up!â
âOh, you are asking me to shut up. I must have hit your sore spot.â
Jiang Minglang didnât mind her anger and continued, âI think you donât want to quit school because you canât bear to part with Lu Fan. Heâs the faculty hunk, with good looks and good body. Heâs also the young master of the Lu family, doted on by everyone. Heâs so much better than my big brother.â
At this moment, Old Master Jiang also spoke, âButler, throw that annoying thing out!â
He called her a thing. His contemptuous tone and his disdainful expression made it seem as if she was a pile of unsightly garbage..