The Empty Bridal Chamber - Chapter 24

Chapter 24: I Will Treat You Well

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Today, the Ye family’s old residence was very lively. Not only were Ye Lingxiao and Lin Wanmeng back, but even Shen Yusong and Ye Lan were sitting at the dining table.

This time, Ye Lan’s attitude towards Lin Wanmeng was more amiable. At the very least, she did not say anything to hurt her. It was probably because Shen Yusong had said something.

Old Madam Ye was naturally happy. The old lady naturally hoped for peace at home.

However, when Ye Lingxiao mentioned the company by chance, Ye Lan could not help but roll her eyes. “I say, Lingxiao has been too busy recently. He doesn’t even have time to see Grandmother. Just how important is the company that you have to guard it like this?”

Old Madam Ye put down her chopsticks in dissatisfaction, but Ye Lan was still a little resentful. “You can’t even take care of your family. Why do you have to be so busy?”

Her words were unpleasant. Old Madam Ye frowned and said softly, “Eat properly. Don’t make a fuss at the dining table.”

Aside from the company’s distribution, what Ye Lan hated the most was Old Madam Ye’s bias towards Ye Lingxiao. Her eyes reddened as she bit her lips in dissatisfaction.

Lin Wanmeng saw everything. Although she had some complaints about Ye Lingxiao, she could not help but feel dissatisfied.

Ye Lingxiao worked at his desk every day and had very little time. When he was busy, he even stayed up late until midnight and did not even have time to eat.

Even if Ye Lan was given this job, how could she do it well?

The meal ended a little badly. Lin Wanmeng unintentionally said at the dining table, “The lilies in the courtyard should have bloomed tonight, right?”

Old Madam Ye glanced in Lin Wanmeng’s direction and nodded. “Yes, it’s time to bloom.”

Shen Yusong looked up and thought that Lin Wanmeng was hinting at him. He was secretly happy.

When night fell, Shen Yusong quietly opened the door and walked along the corridor to the garden that Lin Wanmeng had mentioned.

There was indeed a figure standing in the middle.

“Mengmeng, you’re finally here.” Shen Yusong took two steps forward and wanted to hug Lin Wanmeng.

Unexpectedly, she took a step back and asked coldly, “What are you doing here?”

Shen Yusong thought that Lin Wanmeng was still angry with him and decided to take the initiative. “Mengmeng, I know that it was my fault before and I shouldn’t have treated you like that. But now, I’ve really changed.”

He grabbed the clothes on his chest, as if he wanted to show Lin Wanmeng his entire heart.

“Please give me another chance. I’ll definitely treat you well.”

If Ye Lingxiao’s sincerity was worth a look, Shen Yusong’s sincerity was like a joke, dispensable.

She took a cold step back. “That’s why you’re telling me this.”

Shen Yusong originally thought that Lin Wanmeng was still angry. Just as he was about to step forward and hold Lin Wanmeng’s hand, he was suddenly hit hard on the back by the walking stick.

Old Madam Ye’s disappointed and angry voice sounded behind him. “You evil creature, how dare you do such a thing!”

Hearing this voice, Shen Yusong’s body trembled and he turned around in disbelief.

Lin Wanmeng stood in the garden and smiled.

Previously, she had called the old lady and told her that lilies could help her sleep.

Coincidentally, Old Madam Ye had been suffering from insomnia recently, so Lin Wanmeng recommended that Old Madam Ye take a walk around the garden if she had nothing to do.

Today, she brought it up at the dining table and Old Madam Ye would definitely come to the garden.

Coincidentally, she could hear Shen Yusong’s rebellious words. He snatched his uncle’s wife and the Old Madam’s favorite too.

Old Madam Ye hit Shen Yusong a few times. Her tone was filled with resentment towards Ye Lan. “What did your mother teach you? Our Ye family is supported by Lingxiao alone. Why do you have to hurt his heart like this?”

Shen Yusong could not get up from the ground after being hit by these heavy blows. He kept begging for mercy. He suddenly raised his head and met Lin Wanmeng’s eyes. She mouthed, “This is your sincerity.”

“Grandma!” Ye Lan rushed over when she heard the commotion.

She did not know what happened between Lin Wanmeng and Shen Yusong. She only saw Old Madam Ye hitting her son like this, so she came up to stop her.

“What did Yusong do wrong? Grandma, you have to hit him like this.”

Looking at the bruises on Shen Yusong’s body, Ye Lan was about to cry. She hugged Shen Yusong and questioned Old Madam Ye.

The other party finally calmed down. Seeing that Ye Lan was still stubborn, he scolded, “Why don’t you ask him? How dare he seduce his aunt in the Ye family? Does he still care about us old people?”

Ye Lan was shocked and turned to look at Lin Wanmeng. She stood in the garden with her hands behind her back, as if she had nothing to do with all of this.

Shen Yusong could not figure out what was going on. He reviewed his communication with Lin Wanmeng and could not find any loopholes.

If it wasn’t Lin Wanmeng’s scheme, he could only blame his bad luck for coincidentally meeting Old Madam Ye.

He regretted agreeing to Lin Wanmeng’s request, but he didn’t dare to implicate her.

“It’s my fault.” Shen Yusong lowered his voice, hoping to avoid this.

Ye Lan did not believe her. She glared at Lin Wanmeng but held back her temper. “Grandma, don’t be angry. I’ll take Shen Yusong away now.”

Old Madam Ye was so angry that she stopped walking and did not say anything. Ye Lan helped Shen Yusong up. At this moment, Shen Yusong was still in the mood. He turned around and gave Lin Wanmeng a look.

However, the other party only knew how to laugh mockingly. Shen Yusong’s heart turned cold. His performance today did not satisfy Lin Wanmeng.

Old Madam Ye watched as Ye Lan and her son left. Her originally angry expression quickly disappeared. She looked at Lin Wanmeng helplessly. The other party smiled and came up to hold Old Madam Ye’s hand.

“I can’t hide it from Grandma.”

Old Madam Ye was considered a veteran in the business world. This little trick was not enough to steer her.

“Are you doing this because of what Ye Lan said on the table today?”

Old Madam Ye doted on Ye Lingxiao the most, followed by Ye Lan, so she often could not reconcile the conflict between the two of them.

This time, seeing Lin Wanmeng stand up for Ye Lingxiao, although she felt aggrieved that she was prepared to scheme, she was more gratified.

Finally, someone could help her grandson, who was as cold as ice.

Lin Wanmeng lowered her head and did not deny that she had such thoughts. “Shen Yusong has been pestering me. I have no choice.”

Although Lin Wanmeng was older than Shen Yusong in terms of seniority, Shen Yusong’s mother was Ye Lan. This meant that Lin Wanmeng could not deal with this matter rashly.

If she embarrassed Shen Yusong too much, Ye Lan would definitely not let her off.

However, this lesson was too light, and Shen Yusong would not let it go easily. This made things difficult.

After thinking about it, Lin Wanmeng felt that it was most suitable to borrow Old Madam Ye’s hand.

“Forget it this time.” Old Madam Ye glared at Lin Wanmeng angrily, but she did not bring much anger.

She was old and did not want to see her family fight. However, if someone really reached out to Ye Lingxiao, this old woman would not let it go.

Old Madam Ye narrowed her eyes. Ye Lan had been going overboard recently.