Substituting An Ugly Duckling As The Bride - Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Substitute Marriage

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Boss, it’s settled over there.” The person on the other end of the line paused for a moment before saying, “Do you want to get rid of the root of the problem and eliminate all future troubles?”

Chi Xiao leaned back on the bench and raised her head to look at the sun. The dazzling sunlight shone on her body, and her sparkling white skin seemed to be glowing.

“Forget it. Let’s not burn our bridges,” Chi Xiao replied lazily.

The person on the other end seemed to have expected this and no longer bothered with the question. He continued, “Oh right, boss, we have some business to do. The heir of the Mo family is seriously ill and about to die. The Mo family has offered thirty million dollars for you to save him.”

Chi Xiao’s expression was indifferent. “Oh, I’m not interested. Just reject it.”

The afternoon sun was exceptionally warm. As her skin basked under it, there was an additional burning sensation. It was just like the fire that burned everything up four years ago.

Chi Xiao turned her head slightly. One could see the uneven scars on Chi Xiao’s face at a glance. Her originally beautiful face was actually as terrifying as a baleful ghost.

It was almost time.

Chi Xiao thought, it’s time to find the child that was lost in the fire four years ago. What would they look like now?

As she thought about this, Chi Xiao was actually lost in thought until a stout and fat figure stood in front of her.

“Chi Xiao, someone is looking for you.” Aunt Zhang’s face was full of ridicule. “Look presentable. There are still people willing to visit you even with your appearance. You have to be grateful to them.”

Aunt Zhang did not have a good impression of this woman who should be called “Miss.” She was an illegitimate daughter with a disfigured face, but she was still so arrogant. It was really ridiculous.

As Aunt Zhang’s voice fell, a sharp female voice came from behind. “Yo, the scenery here is not bad. My daughter should have peace of mind here.”

The surroundings were dilapidated and overgrown with weeds. Even if the environment was not good, it could be at least noted for the greenery.

Chi Xiao was still sunbathing with her eyes closed. She did not even spare a glance at the woman.

The woman who was ignored was furious and her voice became even sharper. “Chi Xiao, don’t be so shameless. Do you not know what kind of lowly status you have?”

It was too noisy.

Chi Xiao frowned and turned her head. She opened her clear eyes and stared coldly at the woman.

The woman was immediately shocked and took two steps back. She gulped. It was difficult for her to speak and her words were swallowed.

Aunt Zhang quickly held the woman. “Madam, are you alright?”

Being held by Aunt Zhang, Qi Yun was still a little scared. Although she knew that Chi Xiao had been disfigured and had mentally prepared herself, the Chi Xiao now was much scarier now than four years ago.

The crisscrossing scars and layers of scabs were disgusting to look at.

With lingering fear, Qi Yun felt extremely happy. This was how it should be, this was how it should be!

That slut deserved to live like this. Qi Yun was even somewhat thankful to herself for not managing to kill her back then.

She was happy, and her fear disappeared. Qi Yun stood over Chi Xiao’s head and said condescendingly, “You should be prepared. The Mo family’s eldest young master is going to marry you soon.”

Seeing that Chi Xiao had no reaction, Qi Yun continued, “The eldest young master of the Mo family is seriously ill and doesn’t have much time left. You won’t have to endure for long before you can inherit the Mo family’s inheritance. Tell me, don’t you think I’m thinking of you? This marriage is such a good thing.”

Chi Xiao raised her eyes and looked coldly at Qi Yun, making Qi Yun feel as if she was being targeted by a ferocious beast. Just before Qi Yun’s legs went weak, Chi Xiao suddenly stopped. There was a moment of joy, but when Qi Yun wanted to take a closer look, she realized that Chi Xiao had stopped moving again. She had only moved her pair of eyes, which had a strong sense of oppression.

Qi Yun wanted to say something else, but she heard Chi Xiao’s clear and cold voice say, “Okay.”

The threatening words that Qi Yun had just prepared were once again suppressed in her throat, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

In order not to lose face, Qi Yun could only force herself to say, “As long as you understand.”

Chi Xiao lowered her eyes and no longer looked at Qi Yun. Her appearance was docile and obedient.

Seeing this, Qi Yun secretly heaved a sigh of relief. She had indeed seen wrongly. How could a good-for-nothing have such a look? This slut was just like her mother. She was weak, incompetent, and cowardly.

After settling on the candidate for marriage, Qi Yun brought Chi Xiao back to the Chi family. She casually arranged a storeroom for Chi Xiao to stay in. She even said nicely, “There are no more empty rooms at home. I can only let you suffer for a while.”

Her words sounded nice, but the expression on her face could not hide the disdain and disgust.

Chi Xiao did not object. She walked to the room and climbed onto the windowsill to stare blankly outside.

She did not hang up just now. The person on the other end said that they had found it.

They had found her child. The child was in the Mo family!

Chi Ying took a quick glance and saw Chi Xiao’s face. She almost tripped over her left foot and fell on the ground. Now that she saw Qi Yun coming over, she quickly went forward and asked, “Mom, is this really okay? Chi Xiao is going to marry in my place. Will the Mo family really not mind?”

Qi Yun smiled calmly. “Don’t worry. That little brat from the Mo family is about to die too. He can’t blame us.”

Chi Ying, who was relieved, pouted slightly and revealed a displeased expression. “Mom, do you know what age we are in? Why is such a big family still superstitious? What’s with organising a happy event for getting rid of evil spirits from the ill?”

“Isn’t there no other way?” Qi Yun patted Chi Ying’s hand, “The little brat’s illness is something that all the hospitals in the capital can’t do anything about. If we can get rid of the evil spirits, we might still be able to save him. Unfortunately, the Mo family has looked for Gui Jianchou more than a dozen times, but they still haven’t found them.”

Chi Ying was even more relieved. She curled her lips and said, “The two of them, one a medicine jar and the other an ugly monster, are a good match. When the time comes, neither should despise the other.”

The two of them spoke in a loud voice. They weren’t afraid of Chi Xiao hearing them.

Chi Xiao sneered after listening to them. The storeroom was too small and there was no mirror. She looked at her face carefully through the reflection of the window. There were layers of scars on her face. Chi Xiao gently stroked her face and then tore off a layer of skin.

Just like in ancient disguise techniques, she tore off a layer of skin.

Her true appearance was revealed underneath.

Her skin was fair and flawless, sparkling and translucent. Her face could be described as a peerless beauty, extremely beautiful and aggressive.

Four years ago, her mother died unexpectedly. Qi Yun was brought back to become Mrs. Chi. After taking up the position, Qi Yun was afraid that Chi Xiao would affect the positions of her and her daughter, so she set a huge fire with the intention of burning Chi Xiao to death.

Unfortunately, she was lucky. The fire did not take her life, but it took away her child.

At that time, her child was only the size of a ball, and it disappeared in front of her.

She had cried and made a fuss, but in the end, she was sent to the countryside and left to fend for herself.

Fortunately, she refused to give up. She picked up her old connections and found medical books left by the ancestor of the Chi family in the ancestral hall in the countryside. Not only did she heal herself, but she also made a name for herself.

Chi Xiao looked at her beautiful face and enunciated each word clearly, “I will make you pay!”