frightfiction Chapter 248: The Down-and-out Rich Merchants in the Republic of China (8)
Chapter 248: The Down-and-out Rich Merchants in the Republic of China (8)
Afterwards, Jiang Zui chatted with Wei He for a few more words and left in a hurry.
After Jiang Zui walked out of the Pear Garden, he was about to go back home, but he saw a pastry shop. He remembered that Shao Yangui liked to eat butterfly cakes, so he went to buy some.
However, Jiang Zui had not returned to Jiang's house yet, and Shao Yangui heard today's gossip.
It turned out that the news that Jiang Zui and Qi Mingting were competing for the famous actor Ruozhu in the opera world had spread.
The servant who followed Shao Yangui told Shao Yangui the rumor early on.
"Madam, I knew that the young master must be harboring bad intentions. Look, it's only been a few days and he has changed his mind." Shu Yu looked unhappy, pouted, and complained to Shao Yangui:
“I heard that the young master fell in love with the actress named Ruozhu at first sight, and even had someone call her over after the song was over.
If the young marshal hadn't also taken a liking to that lowly actor, the young master would have brought him back.
It is really curious to say, how beautiful is that actress that she could attract the young master and the young commander to fight for her?"
Shuyu's tone was filled with contempt and disdain for Ruozhu, as well as a hint of curiosity, and he completely failed to notice the complicated expression on Shao Yangui's face.
Shao Yangui was listing the goods that needed to be imported in the near future. After hearing the news, the pen in his hand suddenly seemed to be out of control. By the time he reacted, the piece of paper had already been scrapped.
Afterwards, when he heard Shu Yu talk about how obsessed Jiang Zui was with the opera singer, Shao Yangui's heart ached terribly.
Shao Yangui's eyes were filled with loneliness and frustration, and he said silently: As expected!
He knew... he shouldn't expect... he shouldn't expect...
Recalling what happened when Jiang Zui was with him not long ago, Shao Yangui's eyes began to become moist and his pupils slightly red. He held the pen tightly in his hand, pursed his lips and said nothing.
Shu Yu talked for a while, and when he accidentally saw Shao Yangui with an unclear expression, he reacted instantly, his pupils widened, and he explained hurriedly:
"Madam, I...I didn't mean that...The eldest young master...this...this is all spread outside, it can't be true, Madam, don't take it to heart.
Perhaps the truth is not what the outside world is saying. There must be some misunderstanding. When the young master comes back, you will hear it for yourself."
Shu Yu had a worried look on his face and kept comforting Shao Yangui, but at this time Shao Yangui was completely unwilling to listen to any explanation.
Shao Yangui suppressed the grievance in his heart and pretended to be calm and said, "Shuyu, I'm fine, really fine."
He had known this day would come, it just happened earlier than he expected.
He has always been clear about his position.
Ever since he agreed to Jiang's father and decided to marry Jiang Zui, he knew his fate.
She became the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, a male wife brought for good fortune in the eyes of outsiders, and Jiang Zui's nominal wife.
He is a man and cannot have children.
The Jiang family is wealthy and powerful, so even if Jiang Zui took a concubine, his father and mother would not agree.
Although Jiang's father and mother now take very good care of him out of guilt, they will never give in when it comes to having an offspring.
It's not that he wasn't prepared.
On the second day after he and Jiang Zui consummated their marriage, he thought that if Jiang's father and mother mentioned the issue of offspring one day, he would marry an obedient and fertile woman to Jiang Zui as a concubine.
However, although he thought so, it was so difficult to actually take action.
Whenever he thought of Jiang Zui doing to someone else what he had done to him, no matter if the other person was a man or a woman, he couldn't accept it.
Shu Yu saw Shao Yangui's calm face, and said with some trepidation: "Really... everything is fine?!"
Shao Yangui sighed and said, "It's really okay."
After a pause, he continued, "A few days ago, I ordered a few clothes from Jinxiu Tower. Can you go and see if they are finished?"
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Shao Yangui watched Shu Yu's back gradually disappear before he slowly stood up, walked to the door and closed it.
In the deserted and silent study, Shao Yangui dared to show his true emotions and sobbed softly.
Jiang Zui happily returned home with the butterfly cakes he had bought after waiting in line for a long time, and went straight to Shao Yangui's courtyard.
After searching for a while, no trace of Shao Yangui was found. Jiang Zui asked the servants in confusion, "Where is your young mistress?"
The servant replied, "The young mistress has been in the study."
After learning about Shao Yangui's whereabouts, Jiang Zui ran over quickly, stood at the door of the study, knocked on the door, and shouted loudly inside: "Yangui, are you there? I bought you a butterfly cake..."
Before Jiang Zui could finish his next words, the study door was opened.
Shao Yangui had already calmed down his emotions, but if you looked closely, you could still see the remaining tear marks on his face, slightly red eyes, and a slightly flushed nose.
Shao Yangui resisted the urge to question and said indifferently, "What's wrong?"
"Yan Gui, look!" Jiang Zui raised the butterfly cake in his hand high up, and said in a cheerful tone with a hint of praise: "I bought you your favorite butterfly cake, freshly baked, and it's still hot. Come and try it."
As he spoke, Jiang Zui subconsciously walked into the study, followed closely by Shao Yangui. The two walked to the table, put the butterfly cake on the desk, opened the package, handed a piece of steaming butterfly cake to Shao Yangui, and said:
"I've been waiting in line for almost an hour. Come and try it. Is it delicious?" Jiang Zui looked at Shao Yangui eagerly, his eyes full of anticipation.
Shao Yangui looked down at the butterfly cookie that was forced into his hands and was stunned.
He likes to eat butterfly cakes very much.
But, for some reason, looking at the fragrant butterfly cakes in front of him, he had no appetite at all.
Shao Yangui secretly glanced at Jiang Zui and said inwardly: Is this how Jiang Zui coaxes him? !
One moment she was competing with other men for the actor, and the next moment she could pretend nothing happened and coax him.
Coax him?!
Not bad!
At least... Jiang Zui is still willing to coax!
Jiang Zui had no idea that in just a few seconds, his wife had imagined a huge drama.
Seeing that Shao Yangui was reluctant to eat, Jiang Zui urged him, "Well? Why aren't you eating?"
After hearing Jiang Zui's words, Shao Yangui slowly reacted and took a light bite of the butterfly pastry.
Um...
The taste is still the same!
No change!
But it was hard for him to swallow!
Jiang Zui saw Shao Yangui eating and asked, "How does it taste? Is it delicious? If it's delicious, I'll go queue up and buy it for you another day."
Shao Yangui put down the unfinished butterfly cake in his hand and said, "It tastes sweet and delicious. It's very delicious."
However, Jiang Zui observed Shao Yangui's inconsistent behavior. If it was delicious, why would he put it down?
Jiang Zui lowered his head and stared at the butterfly cake that Shao Yangui had bitten off, frowned tightly, and asked directly: "It's delicious? Are you sure? Then why don't you eat it?"