Captured Hearts: The Substitute Bride’s Gambit

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: You’re married and you still want to go home to sleep? Chapter 49: Chapter 49: You’re married and you still want to go home to sleep? Sheng Family.

Ye Chuyi had thought that tonight’s dinner would still be at that delicate and elegant small villa, but to her surprise, Sheng Tingyuan took her to an extremely luxurious mansion this time.

The villa was near the seaside, covering an area of over a thousand square meters, with a magnificent exterior and an imposing interior, making it obvious at a glance that the owner’s family was extraordinary.

It turned out that this was the Sheng Family Main Mansion.

Ye Chuyi followed Sheng Tingyuan into the living room and then saw Ye Zhengrong and his wife sitting inside. Tang Jin, who had always been bedridden, was dressed up, sitting on the sofa, although her face was waxen, clearly struggling to sit up.

And at the main seat, Sheng Huai’an, the head of the Sheng Family, was sitting there.

Seeing Ye Chuyi and Sheng Tingyuan walk in side by side, all four of them revealed smiles.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Madam Ye said with a beaming face, “These two children are really a perfect match. Look at them, just like a golden boy and a jade girl. I can’t even imagine how beautiful their children will be!”

Tang Jin said with a face full of affection, “They are well-matched. Xiaoyi is so beautiful it’s hard to take your eyes off her. Even Tingyuan, this block of wood, has come to his senses and knows to pick her up proactively. Truly a rarity.”

Ye Zhengrong then admonished Ye Chuyi, “Xiaoyi, once you’re married, you’ll be an adult, and you absolutely can’t be willful and mischievous anymore. You’re not only the daughter of the Ye Family but also the daughter-in-law of the Sheng Family. You must take on your responsibilities. Understand?”

Ye Chuyi was somewhat surprised. Although Ye Zhengrong seemed to be reprimanding her, he was also very clear in saying that even after she married, she was still the daughter of the Ye Family, which somewhat felt like he was backing her up.

The people of wealthy families really were formidable, even acting so convincingly that they would support a fake daughter.

She nodded obediently, “I understand, Dad.”

Sheng Huai’an wore a smile on his face and spoke amicably, “Xiaoyi has always been sensible. It’s Tingyuan who is not sensible. Tingyuan, you need to treat Xiaoyi better in the future, and don’t always wear a stern face. Smile more.”

Sheng Tingyuan, however, was very cold, “Understood.”

Ye Chuyi knew that neither of them took their parents’ words seriously; except for Tang Jin, probably everyone present was just putting on a show.

While they were chatting, the servants had already quickly served all the dishes.

The group then moved to the dining room for the meal.

After dinner, they returned to the living room to discuss the wedding details.

This was when Ye Chuyi learned the real purpose of tonight’s dinner.

In the end, by mutual consent, it was decided that their wedding would be held in three days. Considering both families’ preference for low-key events, and Tang Jin’s poor health, the wedding would be kept simple without much fanfare.

After the wedding matters were settled, Ye Zhengrong and his wife took their leave.

Once they left, Tang Jin could no longer hold on and said, “Tingyuan, take me back.”

Sheng Tingyuan picked her up and gestured for Ye Chuyi to follow. Then he strode out without even a farewell to Sheng Huai’an.

Ye Chuyi had already noticed the anomaly in the Sheng Family. She said to Sheng Huai’an, “Please rest well,” before leaving as well.

Tang Jin had fallen asleep in the car, and after arriving home, Sheng Tingyuan carried her back to the bedroom. He went downstairs to find Ye Chuyi sitting on the couch and then said, “Come upstairs. Our bedroom is on the third floor.”

Ye Chuyi handed him a red envelope, which was given to her by Sheng Huai’an tonight.

Inside the red envelope was not money but a card.

“I’m not sleeping here; I’m going back home to sleep.”

Sheng Tingyuan didn’t take the card and frowned, “You still want to go home to sleep after you’re married? What will my mom think when she wakes up tomorrow and sees you’re not there?”

Ye Chuyi tossed the red envelope on the table, “Just say I got up early for work.”

“My mom usually wakes up at four in the morning.”

Ye Chuyi, “…”

A sick person waking up so early every day does not get enough sleep. No wonder Tang Jin always looked so tired and weary.

Sheng Tingyuan looked at the butler, “Uncle Xiang, lock the door. No one needs to go out tonight.”

“All right, Young Master.”