Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Fu Yong had mixed feelings about his impromptu companion.

The man was He Kuan, one of the few rich people in the village. He was also the only person in the village to attend university and graduated from medical school.

The year he graduated, he happened to meet ‘Mu Chi’—Fu Yong in disguise—recuperating in the village.

He Kuan was a warm-hearted person and had the medical know-how to help.

Everyone in the village thought ‘Mu Chi’ was odd and difficult to approach. Only He Kuan would frequently visit to check on his injuries every few days and sometimes even send over some specialty drugs.

This unexpected friendship in his time of difficulty initially made Fu Yong feel warm. But later, it became his burden.

He Kuan had somehow found out about the history between the Mu and the Hua families and news of the engagement between the two families became public.

The entire Jiangcheng City followed the news, eagerly awaiting the Hua family’s drama to unfold.

If the Hua family reneged on the marriage contract because of the Mu family’s decline, they’d be the talk of the town. Businesspeople would think twice about collaborating with the Hua family due to their lack of integrity.

Of course, the other families would probably be as unwilling to go through with the marriage had they been in the same situation.

However, the business world was cut-throat. If a family fell, a new one would rise. Everyone wanted less competition, even at the cost of their reputation.

Ultimately, the Hua family was in a difficult position and could only let Hua Tang marry in Hua Ning’s place.

“I’ve been so busy the past few days that I forgot to ask you how your newlywed life is!” He Kuan smiled happily and gave him a once-over.

“You look radiant; it looks like you’re getting along quite well with your new wife. Although the Hua family was a little resistant to this engagement, they still married their daughter over. Thanks to the engagement, you don’t have to live alone anymore. Come to think of it; I’m your matchmaker. When are you bringing your new wife out for a gathering?”

Fu Yong’s expression was dark, and his smile was incredibly forced.

When he came to this village to recuperate, he happened to know that the Mu family had died off and Mu Chi looked very similar to him, so he took Mu Chi’s identity. He stayed incognito in the village, biding his time.

His plans did not include getting married!

He Kuan’s enthusiastic help could sometimes be overwhelming.

“I heard that the eldest daughter of the Hua family has a bad temper?” He Kuan looked at him with concern. “That’s to be expected. After all, she was treated as a princess, growing up among such wealth. If you can endure it, then endure it. Be patient with her and try to be accommodating. In the end, that’s how marriage works, patience and tolerance!”

“I know.” Fu Yong smoothly replied. Although this marriage was not part of his plans, it was fortunate that the person he married wasn’t Hua Ning. If he ended up having to marry Hua Ning, he might have the intention to assassinate He Kuan for his hand in the matter.

Since they hadn’t seen each other for a while, He Kuan invited him for a drink. Fu Yong was wondering how to refuse him politely when he suddenly saw a few old aunties running along the mountain path.

“Mu Chi, you’re here? You should hurry back home!”

“If you don’t return now, your wife will get hurt!”

“If you ask me, I don’t blame those men for being attracted; the fault lies with your wife. She’s too pretty for her own good; they couldn’t take their eyes off of her. Do you think this is the time to stroll around the mountain? If you don’t go back now, she’ll be someone else’s wife…”

Fu Yong’s expression changed, and he hurried home.

“What delicious food can the pretty new wifey make?” Several men gathered in front of Mu Chi’s house, smiling maliciously at Hua Tang.

A crowd just stood there watching the show. After all, these hooligans had a bad rep; they’ll pester and stick to you like dog sh*t if they had you in their sights. It was annoying, so no one was willing to get involved.

The fault can only lie with Hua Tang for being too beautiful and Mu Chi for being too careless. Leaving such a beautiful woman alone at home was just asking for it. That was why this had nothing to do with them.

Hua Tang’s face was pale, but she tried her best to remain calm. Her eyes drifted around, trying to find a suitable weapon. She could at least protect herself if she couldn’t chase them off.

The men continued to harass Hua Tang, spouting comments that became more and more graphic.

“I heard that she came from a rich family.”

“Oh, I see. A rich young lady never goes into the kitchen. She probably doesn’t know how to cook anything delicious!”

“Little wifey, you probably don’t know our rules, right? It’s customary for newlyweds to go through wedding hazing on their wedding day. You’re the bride, so you have to go through the hazing ritual with us…”

“I’ve never heard of such a thing! My husband will be back soon. Please leave!” Hua Tang tried her best to keep her voice steady as she spoke. Just as she was about to shut the courtyard door, a man jerked out his knee and pushed it against the door. The other two also followed suit and jeered.

Hua Tang alone could not beat the strength of the three men. The hooligans bulldozed their way through the door, barged into the courtyard, and looked at Hua Tang with greedy eyes.

They drooled, “Mu Chi sure got lucky when he married you!”