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Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Why Did You Bring Her Here?
"Cheng Yu didn’t know Si Chen and Tong Yao, she was only looking towards the entrance because everyone else was. Upon catching sight of Tong Yao for the first time, she was initially amazed by her beauty, but soon frowned. She thought to herself, how could this woman wear the same color as the hostess? Doesn’t she have any sense of propriety?
Concerned about her daughter’s feelings, Cheng Yu instinctively looked at her and saw that she was also fixated on the pair. This sight sent a jolt through her heart, and sure enough, she saw Si Jun stepping forward to greet them shortly after, calling out ’Dr. Si’.
Since this male was Si Chen, then it was needless to say who the woman next to him was.
While Cheng Yu was puzzled as to why Tong Yao in person looked so different from the rumored description, it also made sense to her why Si Chen didn’t want to divorce.
What else can you expect from men!
Getting hitched to a stunning bride, being bewitched by her for a while and even neglecting their own careers isn’t anything new.
As a woman who had weathered many a storm in her life, she was quick to hide her emotions. Just as Li Meiyu came up to greet her, she asked again to confirm Tong Yao’s identity.
"The lady in the sapphire blue dress, is she Dr. Si’s wife?"
"Yes, she is." Li Meiyu nodded, adding with a touch of sarcasm, "Madam, you wouldn’t know. Despite her being so young, Dr. Si’s wife holds herself in such high esteem. She looks down upon the rest of the women in the residential quarters, doesn’t even say hello, and carries herself like an Empress. She also doesn’t lift a finger to do any household chores."
It has to be said, Li Meiyu, a cultured teacher, even managed to infuse her culture while speaking ill of others.
The moment she entered the canteen, she noticed Yu Shiya’s attire and thought to herself: This Tong Yao doesn’t know how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is, she is marching towards her doom. Splurging and grabbing all the attention is still forgivable, but why on earth she had to wear the same color dress as the hostess and end up clashing? No one can save her from her self-inflicted disaster.
Si Chen, no matter his capabilities, will end up doomed because of a wife like her.
Cheng Yu slightly curved the corners of her mouth into a disdainful smile, "Nowadays, girls take pride in their good looks and when they are newlyweds and their husbands are slightly nice to them, they become overbearing. They think that everyone must yield to them."
As her words fell, Si Chen led Tong Yao over. Li Meiyu huffed and turned her head away, pretending not to care about them.
Cheng Yu too, put on an air of arrogance looking at the approaching pair, seemingly trying to show Tong Yao who was boss. Just when Si Chen was about three feet away from her, Yu Zhengxiong and Zhao Dongqing appeared, and Si Chen paused mid-stride. He then led Tong Yao towards the pair to greet them.
He took the opportunity to introduce Tong Yao, "This is the Dean and Elder Zhao."
Tong Yao nodded respectfully at the dean and said, "Hello, Dean". Then she bowed to Zhao Dongqing saying, "Good day, Uncle Zhao."
Her differing attitude toward the two wasn’t because she was trying to curry favor. Over time, she had heard a lot about Zhao Dongqing’s benevolence. He had helped some patients who couldn’t afford treatment by paying their medical bills. Her respect for Zhao Dongqing stemmed from the fact that he always stood in the patients’ shoes while prescribing treatment.
No matter what era, such a doctor deserves respect.
As for Yu Zhengxiong, her regard for him vanished when she found out that he had instigated someone to divorce and marry his own daughter. She had enough restraint not to scold him on his face.
"Very good." Zhao Dongqing wore a kind smile with creases appearing on his face, apparently in an excellent mood, "I heard you injured your arm, is it better?"
Tong Yao smiled and said: "Thank you for your concern Uncle Zhao, it’s much better."
Yu Zhengxiong was brought back to his senses by Tong Yao’s words. From surprise his face transformed into confusion, then he remembered all those rumors about Tong Yao. Now looking at the beautiful woman in front of him, he bit his lip, his face hardening.
This was obviously not the woman his daughter Yi Shiya had portrayed. He was old, his eyes weakened with age, but wasn’t blind. The evidence was now in front of him, showing his daughter had consistently villainized Tong Yao in an attempt to win Si Chen.
"Elder Zhao." Cheng Yu greeted Zhao Dongqing with a smile. After getting a response, she turned her gaze to Tong Yao, "Dr. Si, this is your wife, isn’t it?"
"Yes." Si Chen responded with a somber nod, then introduced Cheng Yu to Tong Yao, "The Dean’s wife."
"Hello, Madam Dean." Tong Yao greeted her, thereby fulfilling formal introductions.
From the moment she entered the canteen, she had already guessed Cheng Yu’s identity. Cheng Yu had some resemblance to Yu Shiya and her gaze never left Tong Yao, carrying a hint of hostility, it was quite clear who she was.
At this time, everyone in the canteen was either deliberately or unintentionally looking in their direction. It was an open secret that Yu Shiya had a thing for Si Chen. Everyone gossiped about it in private, but none had brought it up publicly. Now, they had a rare opportunity to witness this drama.
The only thing that took everyone by surprise was that Si Chen’s wife looked nothing like she was rumored to be. She was stunningly beautiful, as if a fairy had descended from heaven. No wonder Si Chen quickly got married and served his wife like an Empress. Who wouldn’t want to cherish such an enchanting wife at home!
Just from the looks, Yu Shiya undoubtedly fell short compared to Tong Yao. Si Chen and Tong Yao were truly a match made in heaven.
Remembering back to the time when they all had made fun of Si Chen for his supposed poor choice in a wife, they now suddenly realized that it was they who were the clowns. Si Chen, who had graduated from a reputed university in Kyoto and seen the world wouldn’t possibly marry a country bumpkin. They had laughed at him but it was really they who were the laughing stock.
Indeed, rumors stop with the wise.
Cheng Yu looked Tong Yao up and down, then laughed suggestively: "This dress is quite nice. You didn’t buy it in Li City, did you!"
Tong Yao didn’t back down. She held Cheng Yu’s gaze, and responded directly, "Madam has good taste. I bought it in Kyoto."
Truly a crafty fox, Cheng Yu was testing her right from her first remark. But since she wanted to know, Tong Yao had no reason to shy away. She responded openly.
She had come to this Feast of Murder. Therefore, she was not planning to leave meekly. Having lived two lifetimes, after watching hundreds of episodes of palace dramas, the challenges before her were merely trifles.
Having not tasted pork, doesn’t mean she hadn’t seen a pig run, right?
"Kyoto?" Cheng Yu scrutinized Tong Yao, "You are from Kyoto?"
Just as Tong Yao was about to answer, Yu Zhengxiong interrupted their conversation in a grave tone, "Let’s all take our seats! We can chat after dinner."
Being the husband, how could Yu Zhengxiong not know his wife’s intentions? With so many people around, who knows how much mockery they would have to face behind their backs, he just wanted to put an end to this drama.
Since Yu Zhengxiong had spoken, Cheng Yu couldn’t continue to probe. She had to respect his words and started to organize everyone to take their seats. But just before everyone was about to sit, Yu Shiya walked up to Si Chen. Regardless of Tong Yao’s presence, she directly asked him. 𝖓𝔬𝖛𝔭𝔲𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
"Dr. Si, why did you bring her here? Now everyone believes she’s your wife. How will you wrap things up?",
