Captured Hearts: The Substitute Bride’s Gambit

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Getting the Certificate Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Getting the Certificate The next morning, Ye Chuyi went to Dome Hospital with her new ID card.

As she expected, Sheng Tingyuan was waiting in her office again.

This time, she didn’t wait for him to speak and took the initiative, “Let’s go, we’ll get the marriage certificate.”

Sheng Tingyuan was somewhat surprised, “Are you really willing to get the certificate now?”

Ye Chuyi raised an eyebrow slightly, “You’re not having second thoughts, are you?”

Sheng Tingyuan stood up, “Just don’t play any more tricks.”

The two left together and quickly obtained their marriage certificate at the civil affairs office.

After leaving the office, Sheng Tingyuan even felt that things had gone too smoothly to be real.

He looked over the marriage certificate repeatedly, suspecting it was fake—he had been tormented by Ye Chuyi to the point of PTSD.

He turned to look at his new wife, who appeared calm, “Are you really called Ye Chuyi?”

Ye Chuyi felt like laughing—a great husband indeed, he didn’t even know his wife’s name after getting the certificate.

She pointed to the civil affairs office, “That can’t be fake, right? The staff inside aren’t actors, right? Could I get a certificate with a fake name and fake ID?”

Sheng Tingyuan, “It’s hard to say, there’s nothing you’re incapable of.”

She had a new trick up her sleeve every day, surprising him with something new each day. Today, she suddenly became compliant and got the certificate with him, which made him suspect she was plotting something big.

Ye Chuyi shook her head, with the certificate obtained, her task was complete, and it was time to leave.

She went to the roadside ready to hail a taxi, “I’m going back to the hospital, don’t come looking for me if it’s not necessary, and even if it is, don’t come.”

Sheng Tingyuan, however, opened the car door, “Get in the car.”

“What for? You’re giving me a ride?” How nice is that?

“Come with me back home, my mom is still waiting.”

Ye Chuyi sighed; she knew it, he wasn’t that considerate.

She got in the car and once again returned to his house with Sheng Tingyuan.

When she handed the marriage certificate to Tang Jin, Tang Jin’s eyes instantly reddened.

“It’s great, Tingyuan, Xiaoyi, you’re finally married! Now I can die in peace!”

“Aunt Tang, what are you talking about? You need to live well.”

Tang Jin’s emaciated hand grasped Ye Chuyi’s, “Xiaoyi, still calling me Aunt Tang?”

Ye Chuyi paused, involuntarily looking to Sheng Tingyuan; surely, that’s not what he meant by bringing her home?

Tang Jin once again took out a red envelope from under her pillow and stuffed it into Ye Chuyi’s hand.

Ye Chuyi could feel it, this time there was no money inside, but a card.

“Xiaoyi, Aunt Tang has been waiting for this day for a long time. I’ve always hoped that Tingyuan would settle down and find a fairy-like companion to spend his life with. Today my wish has come true; I’m very happy. This is a little something from me, take it and buy whatever you want.”

Tang Jin’s gaze was too sincere, and her tone too heartfelt; the joy and affection she displayed were completely genuine.

Ye Chuyi suddenly felt immense psychological pressure, and a sense of guilt surfaced once again.

She held Tang Jin’s hand and softly called her, “Mom.”

Tang Jin was elated as if at something wonderful, “Ah, good child!”

She held on to Ye Chuyi, talking with her for quite a while until her energy faded before letting her leave.

Ye Chuyi breathed a sigh of relief, stepping out of the bedroom.

Sheng Tingyuan didn’t come out; he stayed inside accompanying Tang Jin.

Ye Chuyi had intended to leave, but she still clutched the card Tang Jin had given her. She didn’t plan to keep it and had to return it to Sheng Tingyuan.

She wandered the downstairs garden for a while, waited for a bit, but Sheng Tingyuan still hadn’t come down.

So she had to go back upstairs to find him.

Approaching the bedroom, however, she heard Tang Jin inside saying, “Tingyuan, have you still not forgotten that girl? Are you still looking for her?”

“Yeah, I’m looking.”

“Forget about her, stop searching. Now that you’re married to Xiaoyi, you should treat her well. Don’t be fickle and hurt her heart.”

The reply was a lengthy silence.