Chapter 48: When He Finally Chanced Upon Someone Bad Mouthing Him, He Had Become A Temptress Expert At Climbing Onto Someone!
Reborn as My Love Rival's Wife
Not long after, An Yiheng and An Yize were surrounded by other guests. Su Jian wasnât really interested in accompanying An Yize to greet the guests while putting up a dignified image. An Yize saw that he looked tired, then he recalled Su Jian saying that he was tired of wearing high heels. Thus, he specially told Su Jian to take a break.
Naturally, Su Jian obeyed immediately. He cut through the crowd in a dignified manner and escaped elegantly.
He first found some snacks to fill his stomach. Then, he found a corner to sit down and rest quietly. The corner didnât have much lighting, so it was darker. Also, there werenât many people there, so he didnât try to act anymore. He secretly removed his high heels and then sat down on the railing. Leaning against the railing, he looked at the faintly lighted banquet hall. Many people were dressed gorgeously, gathering to drink. Though it looked lively there, it was actually a bit tiring, whether it is due to the clothes and shoes they were wearing or the smile they were carrying. Su Jian silently complained in his heart: It seems like being a richman isnât easy as well. If he turns rich in the future and becomes a richman, he would hold a party as well. At that time, he would make a rule to ban everyone from wearing formal attire. The males had to wear tank tops, underpants, and large slippers, while the females would have to wear nightdresses and small sandals. There wouldnât be any champagne and wine as well, but hotpots: cold noodles, Mala soup, spicy Chinese hamburger, stinky tofu, hand grab cake, spicy duck neck, sauce trotters, and etc for them to choose! No elegant piano or violin pieces for music either. Instead, everyone would be entertained by songs such as âLittle Appleâ, âMost Dazzling Folk Styleâ and âDonât Pick The Roadside Wildflowersâ! Additionally, heâd invite famous celebrities as well! However, when Ji Yan arrived, he wouldnât let her sing her masterpiece âI Know You Will Always Love Meâ. When Ye Lang arrived, he wouldnât let Ye Lang perform his classic dance âI Am Meâ as well. Heâd definitely make the both of them wear a small flower jacket, hold a red handkerchief, and perform âDong Bei Er Ren Zhuanâ!
Su Jian thought about his dream richman party affectionately. His heart had a sudden longing.
While he was deeply immersed in his thoughts, the sound of a few people talking suddenly entered his ears.
âI feel that woman isnât even really worth anything, why did third young master fall for her?â
âI think so too. She has no family background and she seems narrow-minded. Yet, she was actually able to climb onto the An family. I wonder how much efforts she put in!â
âMaybe she is very skillful in some other areas?â Donât you think so?â
âHaha, thatâs true. Just look at how she was clinging onto the third young masterâs body like a temptressâ¦â¦â
It was the voice of a few women. Although the volume was purposely lowered, Su Jian was not that far away so he could still hear quite a bit of their conversation. Initially, Su Jian was at a loss as he didnât know who that bunch of ladies was talking about. However, he started to understand. Climb onto the An family, third young masterâs woman, werenât all of these descriptions of himself?!
This was the first time he had chanced upon the âdarkâ side of others and Su Jian was feeling completely awkward. In the past, what he wished the most was that someone would point at his nose one day and scold him: âWhat else do you have other than money?!â. Yet, he would have never expected that when he finally chanced upon someone bad mouthing him, he had become a temptress expert at climbing onto someone!
Su Jian couldnât help but touch his own face. Then, he looked at his barefoot that was resting in exhaustion. No matter how hard he tried, he couldnât link himself with the word âtemptressâ.
The conversation over there was still not over.
âNo matter how I look at her, I still feel that Ningxue is better!â
âHey, comparing Ningxue with that woman, arenât you belittling Ningxue? Ningxue is so pretty. She graduated from a famous school, knows three languages, and can play five different instruments. Can that woman even compare?â
âIâm not as great as how all of you are sayingâ¦â
There was actually someone familiar in there! Hearing Bai Ningxueâs voice, Su Jian felt a little awful. To think that there would be a day when his beauty would be compared to a girl, life sure was full of surprisesâ¦
Su Jian abused himself by perking up his ears, wanting to hear more. However, ever since someone else came over, the bunch of ladies no longer made more any sounds.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Su Jian waited for a while more, but there were still no voices. Thinking that those âdarkâ people had left, he came down from the railing in disappointment.
Returning back to the brighter areas, Su Jian once again worked hard to look dignified. Then, he remembered the âdarkâ people comments about him being a âtemptressâ. He wanted to try acting out that role seriously. Unfortunately, he had no idea how he could portray himself like that magical word.
Su Jian looked around. He saw An Yize still talking within the crowd of guests. He turned back his head and pondered. Then, he picked up a cup of juice obediently and drank a mouthful of it.
Looking up, he happened to see Ji Yan closeby. He suddenly remembered about the autograph. When he wanted to get the photos, he heard someone calling him. âMiss Su.â
Su Jian was startled. This voice sounds familiarâ¦.
Su Jian looked over and saw a young woman dressed exquisitely standing in front of him. Not far behind her, Bai Ningxue and another woman were also looking over.
The womanâs laughter was very dignified and elegant, with no trace of contempt like before. She glanced at An Yize that wasnât far away and praised, âThird young master is young and promising. Miss Su is gentle and virtuous. The two of you are a pair made by heaven.â
Su Jian felt that it was absurd. He cursed in his heart: Dear, I remembered you calling me a âtemptressâ just a moment ago. Why are you being so gentle and virtuous now? Did you have to change so quickly!
Fortunately, Su Jian still looked calm on the surface. He laughed gently and virtuously, âThank you.â
The woman continued, âMiss Su and third young masterâs relationship is so good, it is enviable.â
Su Jian continued being gentle and virtuous, âThat should be the case.â
Woman: ââ¦â¦â
After exchanging a few words of courtesy, the woman suddenly said, âI have heard that Miss Su can play three different instruments. Today is third young masterâs birthday. How about playing a piece as a present for third young master? Iâm sure third young master would be very happy.â
Su Jian understood everything immediately. The words âgentle and virtuousâ that was said earlier wasnât just for courtesy. Looks like he had to pay the price for those words now. Three different instruments. Why did he not know that he had such an ability? Since young, he was sure he only knew how to play one musical instrument, and that was whistling. He was very talented in this area. When he was in university, he whistled frequently and could whistle to the point that his brothers felt like peeing.
Su Jian had wanted to confess that he couldnât play an instrument but he saw Bai Ningxue walking over. Her voice and expression were both gentle, âCoincidentally, there is a piano here. brother Yize likes to play the piano too. If he hears Miss Su playing for him, Iâm sure he will be very happy.â
I donât know if he will be happy or not, but I will definitely not be happy! Su Jian said honestly, âActually, I donât know how to play the piano.â
The woman started laughing, âMiss Su is being modest. With An familyâs family status, how is it possible for the woman that is married into their family to not even know how to play the piano?â
Su Jian: ââ¦â¦â Your mom! Nowadays you actually need to check a womanâs piano grade before marrying her? He had long known that finding a job was hard. One needed to have at least a grade two in the National Computer Rank Examination, pass the CET 4 and CET 6 exam, and one sufficient knowledge for their job. However, he did not know that he actually needed a grade to marry as well!
Life was so hard at this point!
In the midst of feeling absurd, a gentle voice interrupted them, âAll of you should stop making things difficult for Miss Su or else Xiao Zeâs heart will ache.â
Su Jian looked up and saw Queen Ji standing before him with a gentle smile, her eyes full of good intentions.
Bai Ningxue smiled sweetly, âThen why not sister Ji play a piece for brother Yize? I have heard that sister Ji is good at playing the piano. You also have a good relationship with brother Yize. If he hears sister Jiâs playing, brother Yize might be even happier.â
Ji Yan laughed, âHow could I as a guest overwhelm the hostâs limelight? Although I grew up together with Xiao Ze, it is Xiao Zeâs birthday party today. Miss Su should of course hold the authority.â Turning around, she said to Su Jian, âSo what if you can play the piano or not? Xiao Ze didnât marry you for the fact that you can play the piano.â
The woman at the side added, âMiss Ji is right. Itâs okay even if you canât play the piano. Maybe Miss Su wishes to play some other instrument? Coincidentally, there is a band that has been specially invited and they have most of the common instruments. Miss Su may wish to see which instrument you like.â
I donât like any of themâ¦â¦ Su Jian did not expect that he would be targeted by someone about playing an instrument today; he suddenly felt helpless. Say, why is nobody asking whether I can sing or not? Iâm good at pop songs, folk songs, and even children songs!
While he was confused, his waist was suddenly hot as a familiar hand embraced it.
An Yize who appeared suddenly look down towards him and said faintly, âToday is my birthday. If everyone wishes to hear the piano, it should naturally be me playing.â
While saying that, he held Su Jianâs hand. Under the eyes of everyone, he walked step by step towards the black piano.
His words were for everyone. However, his eyes hid a trace of smile as he glanced at Su Jian who obviously breathed out a sigh of relief.
âBut I would like to apologize. The piece I am playing is not meant for everyone but for my wife.â