Captured Hearts: The Substitute Bride’s Gambit

Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Become an Adopted Daughter of the Ye Family? Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Become an Adopted Daughter of the Ye Family? Madam Ye, full of confusion, said, “Could it be that your elder brother has an illegitimate daughter out there?”

“Nonsense!”

Ye Zhengrong chided angrily, “If you can’t speak properly, don’t speak at all! Eldest brother isn’t that kind of person! If my sister-in-law hears this, they’ll have yet another argument!”

Lin Chuyi was also at a loss for words, “Madam Ye, I have parents. I have no relation to your family. Our resemblance is merely a coincidence.”

Ye Zhengrong added, “It’s not unusual for some people in the world to look alike.”

His tone was casual, but the look he gave Lin Chuyi was somewhat urgent.

No wonder Sheng Tingyuan mistook her, the girl in front of him did indeed resemble his daughter, Ye Shuangyin!

It was like a godsend, as he had been worrying about how to explain to the Sheng Family, and now a ‘daughter’ dropped from the sky! Fortune comes to one’s aid in times of crisis!

“You just said your name is Lin Chuyi, right?”

“Yes, Mr. Ye, could you please explain to Sheng Tingyuan that I am not your daughter.”

“Don’t be in a hurry. I have a tremendously beneficial offer for you.”

Ye Zhengrong spoke in as gentle a voice as possible, “Since Tingyuan found you and brought you back to the Ye Family, it means you have a destiny with both Tingyuan and the Ye Family. Miss Lin, I wonder if you would like to become the adopted daughter of my wife and me?”

Lin Chuyi had guessed his intention, “Do you want me to take the place of your daughter and marry Sheng Tingyuan?”

“You’re so clever, I won’t beat around the bush with you. I indeed have this intention. You resemble my daughter Ye Shuangyin by about seventy percent. Don’t you think this is fate?”

“I don’t think so.”

Lin Chuyi shook her head decisively, “I’ve never believed in fate, I believe in human effort. I have my own life, my own plans. I don’t want to marry someone in someone else’s stead, don’t want to get involved with the affairs of your two Wealthy Families. I’m just an ordinary person, wanting to lead an ordinary life.”

Ye Zhengrong wasn’t angered by her rejection; after all, the proposition was indeed quite preposterous. It was normal for her not to accept.

“Miss Lin, our Ye Family may indeed be a bit wealthier than others, but we are still ordinary people, our homes are just a bit bigger, that’s all.”

Ye Zhengrong was very affable, “If you become my adopted daughter, you will still lead an ordinary life. The Sheng Family is also a very fine household, they will respect your wishes, and you can plan your life however you wish. The Ye Family and the Sheng Family will only offer support, not become an obstacle in your life.”

Looking at the living room that was much larger than her entire family’s house, Lin Chuyi seriously doubted Ye Zhengrong’s “a bit” was the same as what she had in mind.

She was somewhat puzzled, “The marriage between Ye Family and Sheng Family is meant to tighten the relationship between both families, right? If the Sheng Family finds out I’m an imposter, won’t they be angry? Won’t the purpose of the marriage alliance be lost?”

“Who says you’re an imposter? You resemble my daughter so much, you even have a resemblance to me. As long as I acknowledge you as my adopted daughter, no one will dare to say anything.”

Ye Zhengrong spoke confidently, “Once you become my daughter and marry into the Sheng Family, we won’t give you any less dowry than we would for my daughter, and the support the Ye Family is supposed to provide to the Sheng Family won’t be any less! The meaning of the marriage alliance won’t change at all!”

Lin Chuyi still shook her head, “If that’s the case, then you can simply find another girl, recognize her as your adopted daughter, and have her marry into the Sheng Family in place of your daughter.”

“If I find someone else, Sheng Tingyuan won’t accept her. He has already recognized you.”

Lin Chuyi sighed, her tone sincere, “Actually, Mr. Sheng has helped me twice already, I’m quite grateful to him, and I don’t want to deceive him. So, you should tell him the truth! I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now.”

After saying this, she turned around and left the Ye Household.