I Am My Own Substitute Wife Novel - Chapter 11
Chapter 11: This is my Husband
Translator: Lonelytree
Jiang Niansheng’s movements paused for a few seconds before her expression changed. She took a quick glance at Sheng Hanye.
“Why are you looking at me?” Sheng Hanye shook the wine in his glass. “Well, Mrs. Sheng, who is this man?”
“An… Insignificant friend.”
He sneered. Clearly, Sheng Hanye did not believe that.
Jiang Niansheng smiled naturally at the newcomer. “Young Master Qiao, long time no see.”
“Ah Sheng, it’s really you!” Qiao Jingze’s handsome face flashed with surprise, but Jiang Niansheng was very cold and distant.
The Jiang family and the Qiao family were friends and neighbors. Qiao Jingze and Jiang Niansheng were high school sweethearts. The elders of the families also agreed that the two should get married. They would conclude the marriage when Qiao Jingze successfully completed his studies abroad.
Unfortunately, tragedy befell the Jiang family. The marriage was thus forgotten.
“Young Master Qiao, how can I help you?” She asked.
“Ah Sheng, I’ve been looking for you for the past six months.”
“I’m sorry.” Jiang Niansheng looked at him. “I don’t think my relationship with Young Master Qiao is good enough for you to waste so much time on me.”
Hurt flashed across Qiao Jingze’s eyes. “So you still hate me.”
Jiang Niansheng tugged at the corners of her lips. “Young Master Qiao, hate is such a strong word. Plus if there is no love, how would there be hate? We are just acquaintances.”
When the Jiang family was in trouble, Jiang Niansheng called Qiao Jingze repeatedly but her calls went unanswered. She begged Qiao Jingze’s father, her Uncle Qiao to borrow her 200,000 yuan to pay the medical fees, but she was also mercilessly rejected.
Jiang Niansheng learned the true faces of her so-called family friends then.
“Ah Sheng, let me explain,” said Qiao Jingze. “At that time, my father had my phone so I didn’t even know you called me. I was overseas when the incident happened to your family. If I knew, I would have rushed back immediately!”
“Jingze!” A crisp and sweet female voice suddenly sounded, “The traffic was congested so I’m a few minutes late. You didn’t need to wait for long, right?” Lin Xiaoyun walked over briskly in her high heels. She held Qiao Jingze’s arm intimately and kissed him on the cheek.
Qiao Jingze’s expression turned awkward.
“And this is…” Jiang Niansheng raised her eyebrows and smiled, “Young Master Qiao, aren’t you going to introduce us?”
Lin Xiaoyun leaned on Qiao Jingze’s shoulder sweetly. “I’m Jingze’s fiancée, Lin Xiaoyun. We’re preparing for our wedding. You must be Jingze’s friends. Please come to our wedding!”
“Congratulations.”
“Ah Sheng, I…”
Jiang Niansheng interrupted him. “Don’t tell me. Your marriage is controlled by your father just like your phone was when I called you so many times?”
Lin Xiaoyun looked puzzled. “Jingze, what is she talking about?”
“It’s nothing. It’s all in the past,” Jiang Niansheng replied. “The steak in this restaurant is not bad. You guys should try it.” Jiang Niansheng had no time for her former sweetheart. He said he had been looking for her but that didn’t stop him from looking for a fiance either.
Back then, Jiang Niansheng must be blind to fall for this man!
Jiang Niansheng got up and was about to leave when someone grabbed her wrist.
Sheng Hanye’s rough fingers brushed against her delicate skin. “Sit down.”
Jiang Niansheng bit her lip.
“Do I have to repeat myself?”
Faced with Sheng Hanye’s cold smile, Jiang Niansheng had no choice but to sit down obediently.
He raised his eyebrows in satisfaction.
“Who are you?” Qiao Jingze was a little angry when he saw this. “Why are you to dictate her life?”
Sheng Hanye looked at him with disdain before turning to Jiang Niansheng. “Go on, tell him who I am.”
‘Grr, it looks like I’m not going to escape this time.’
Jiang Niansheng smiled sweetly. “I am such a klutz. I forgot to make the introduction. This is my husband, Sheng Hanye.”
Qiao Jingze and Lin Xiaoyun were stunned.
Sheng Hanye was very famous in Nan City. The two didn’t expect him to marry Jiang Niansheng!
“Why did you stop eating?” Sheng Hanye cut up the steak to feed it to Jiang Niansheng. “Didn’t you say you like this restaurant?”
‘He must be doing this on purpose!’
Jiang Niansheng opened her mouth to bite the steak. She smiled sweetly, “Thank you, hubby.” The steak was cut into pieces and Sheng Hanye fed them to Jiang Niansheng one by one.
Sheng Hanye said without turning around. “So you two are going to stay to keep on watching?”
Lin Xiaoyun quickly pulled Qiao Jingze to their table. As he was pulled away, Qiao Jingze frowned at the loving couple. ‘I was only one step too late and she has already married someone else. We’re meant to miss out on each other just like that?’
Lin Xiaoyun looked at Qiao Jingze’s expression and she was worried. ‘He must have a deep relationship with that Mrs. Sheng. I need to investigate further. No one is going to take away my Jingze!’
…
In the underground garage, Sheng Hanye grabbed Jiang Niansheng by her wrist and pressed her against the car door. “Was that your ex?”
“Wrong, Qiao Jingze and I have never been together.”
Sheng Hanye’s gaze glinted dangerously. “You should know the consequences of lying to me.”
“We were neighbors since we were young. We were almost engaged, but it didn’t work out,” Jiang Niansheng replied. “If you don’t believe me, you can look it up.”
He smirked coldly. “He seems to still have feelings for you.”
“How can that be?” Jiang Niansheng chuckled. “He’s getting married.”
“I knew a hungry man when I see one.” Sheng Hanye leaned in and said in a hoarse voice. “When he looked at you, I saw the hunger in his eyes.”
Jiang Niansheng was tickled by the hot air he exhaled. She tilted her head to avoid it.
She thought for a moment. “Maybe it’s because… he has missed out on me? Aren’t all men like that? What you can’t have is the best.”
Sheng Hanye’s eyes darkened.
The statement pierced the deepest part of his heart.
“Keep a distance from him.” Sheng Hanye whispered into her ear. “If I find out you didn’t…”
His tone was full of killing intent.
“Are you jealous?” Jiang Niansheng asked. “How can you be jealous of someone who is completely unrelated to you?”
“My woman has to be pure mentally and physically.”
She raised her fingers to swear. “Then you can relax. I definitely have no feelings for Qiao Jingze.”
Jiang Niansheng muttered internally. ‘Isn’t there a woman in this man’s heart too? Why can he have that but not me?’
In any case, it wouldn’t benefit her to challenge him so she said nothing.
The dangerous aura around Sheng Hanye dissipated.
He suddenly bit on her earlobe. He put his hand on her waist and massaged her intimately. “Good.”
Jiang Niansheng’s body stiffened.
‘Wh-what is he doing! We’re in public!’
Jiang Niansheng pushed him back. “Don’t. People will see us!”
“Shall we get into the car then?”
Her face turned pale. ‘Why is Sheng Hanye suddenly in the mood?’
But she had not forgotten that he was her nemesis! She would never surrender her body to Sheng Hanye!
Without waiting for Jiang Niansheng’s reply, Sheng Hanye opened the car door and pushed her in.. He collapsed on top of her.
