The Empty Bridal Chamber

Chapter 3: Childbirth

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The man who Lin Wanmeng was staring at narrowed his cold, scalpel-like eyes and sized her up inch by inch.

The woman’s appearance was beautiful and her eyes were gentle. The edge of her light brown eyes was enshrouded in a gentle and faint stream of light. She was like a pure and flirtatious white rose that seduced one’s soul.

Ye Lingxiao sneered, “It’s only your looks that are pure and innocent.”

For some reason, he couldn’t look away.

The next afternoon, Old Madam Ye brought a group of Ye family members to visit Ye Lingxiao and shed tears for her poor grandson.

Lin Wanmeng was a little worried, but she couldn’t break her promise and reveal the truth.

However, when she saw Ye Lingxiao lying on the hospital bed being watched like a monkey, Lin Wanmeng couldn’t help but want to laugh. The muscles on her face twitched crazily.

After a round of pity, Old Madam Ye introduced everyone in the Ye family to her granddaughter-in-law. Lin Wanmeng cooperated obediently, and the more Old Madam Ye looked at her, the more she liked her.

Little did he know that after bidding farewell to most of her relatives, Lin Wanmeng was laughing so hard in the bedroom that her cheekbones soared.

But she had forgotten that Ye Lingxiao was still awake!

“Is it funny?” The man sat up slowly, his eyes as terrifying as hell.

“Uh… I’ll go see Grandma Ye!” Lin Wanmeng felt guilty under his gaze and ran downstairs as if she had seen a ghost.

Ye Lingxiao looked in the direction of the woman’s departure. His thin lips curled into a playful smile as he immediately dialed his secretary’s number.

“You haven’t found anything yet?” Ye Lingxiao’s cold tone was filled with impatience.

“President, the other party’s whereabouts are mysterious. It’s indeed not easy to investigate…”

“Three days.” Ye Lingxiao was a man of few words and gave a deadline.

“I promise to complete the mission!” The secretary quickly agreed, afraid that he would be shot into space by the president if he was not careful.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Lingxiao’s gaze was as sharp as a knife.

Before they left for the wedding, the other party had tampered with Ye Lingxiao’s car, so he played along and faked the car accident. He was determined to catch the other party.

The atmosphere upstairs was changing, and the atmosphere downstairs was also turbulent.

Old Madam Ye dismissed everyone, leaving only three people behind.

“Mengmeng, the matter of giving birth to Ling Xiao’s child will depend on you.” Old Madam Ye’s earth-shattering words made everyone present lose their composure.

Lin Wanmeng blinked her eyes in confusion. How could she give birth to a child with a vegetable? Could it be that the old madam had discovered that Ye Lingxiao was pretending?

Ye Lingxiao’s brother, Ye Zu, was the first to speak anxiously, “Grandmother, Lingxiao is already in such a state. I’m afraid there’s no other way…”

The eldest sister, Ye Lan, chimed in, “That’s right. We all know that you dote on Ling Xiao, but this is too difficult for Wanfeng.”

Ye Lan’s casual words put the pressure on Lin Wanmeng.

The middle-aged woman who was dressed in luxury brands and had fiery red lips was Shen Yusong’s mother and Ye Lingxiao’s eldest sister, Ye Lan.

This was the first time Lin Wanmeng had seen her. She did not expect to meet her as her sister-in-law and not her daughter-in-law.

It seemed that this person was not easy to deal with.

Lin Wanmeng cleverly chose not to respond. She did not want to be used as a tool by others. She only quietly waited for Old Madam Ye’s next words.

As expected, Old Madam Ye had a very good impression of her. Only a magnanimous and calm girl like her would be compatible with her outstanding grandson.

“You don’t have to worry. I’m just afraid that Ling Xiao will make too many enemies and something will happen. I planned in advance and will bring Mengmeng to the hospital tomorrow.” Old Madam Ye had always been a man of her word in the Ye family. Her tone was obviously not a discussion but a notice.

After saying that, a secretive look flashed across Old Madam Ye’s face—

Although the Ye Family was well-to-do, Ye Lingxiao was the one who built the Ye Group. The old lady’s heart was as clear as a mirror. The entire Ye Family coveted Ye Lingxiao’s assets, so she had to protect them for her grandson!

“Mengmeng, rest well tonight. I’ll send someone to pick you up tomorrow.” Old Madam Ye grabbed Lin Wanmeng’s hand and smiled kindly.

“Okay, okay…” Lin Wanmeng agreed with an awkward smile and forced a fake smile.

Unable to digest this huge change, Lin Wanmeng found an excuse to go to the garden to calm down. Unexpectedly, Shen Yusong appeared out of nowhere and hugged her from behind.

Fortunately, Lin Wanmeng reacted quickly and dodged to the side. Shen Yusong almost fell to the ground.

Shen Yusong staggered a few steps. He secretly hated this stupid woman for being so wary of him. Could it be that she really had feelings for his uncle?

“Baby, are you really going to give birth to my uncle’s child?” Shen Yusong looked at Lin Wanmeng affectionately. There was a hint of heartache in his tone.

Unable to stand Shen Yusong’s pretentious behavior, Lin Wanmeng corrected him coldly, “You should call me ‘Aunt’.”

“You…” Shen Yusong was stunned. He felt that he almost didn’t recognize the woman in front of him.

Was this still the weak and delicate Lin Wanmeng who was at his mercy?

“Since Grandmother has already made such an arrangement, I naturally have to cooperate.” Lin Wanmeng restrained her cold expression. She did not want him to realize that she had already seen through the truth.

Seeing that Lin Wanmeng was so determined, Shen Yusong rolled his eyes and was overjoyed. “Alright! With a child, there’s more confidence that we’ll be getting a share of Uncle’s assets.”

“We?” Lin Wanmeng frowned.

“That’s right. My uncle is paralyzed and there’s no way to give birth. If we give birth to a child and say that it’s you and his, won’t Uncle’s assets be ours?” Shen Yusong said excitedly. His eyes were shining, and his eyes were filled with the desire for wealth and power.

Lin Wanmeng looked down on Shen Yusong’s face and thought of the disgusting scene of him fooling around with Shi Qiuqiu in the dressing room. Her stomach instantly churned and anger rose.

A moment later, she smirked coldly. “Dream on!”

Shen Yusong was stunned. “You’re not willing to bear my child?”

Then, he took out a bouquet of wildflowers and knelt on one knee. “Wanmeng, we’ll get married after we get the assets. Promise me!”

Lin Wanmeng lowered her eyes and glanced at the pile of wildflowers that he had casually plucked from the roadside. There was a mocking sneer at the corner of her lips. “Heh, you can even give such wildflowers. Why didn’t you give me a box of raffia?”

Oh right, she had forgotten. Didn’t Shen Yusong like to “pick wild flowers”? [ 1. Picking wild flowers is Chinese slang which means when men cheat and find other women.]

“I know this proposal was a little rushed, but I’m sincere. As long as there’s a chance, I’ll definitely do better than Uncle and give you and your child a better life!” Shen Yusong vowed.

Heh, Lin Wanmeng was laughing hysterically. How could he spout nonsense and say that he’s better than Ye Lingxiao

“Are you talented, experienced, or have strong connections? Who doesn’t know how to say empty words, how can you compare to Ye Lingxiao? I really don’t know who gave you the courage, the Cosmic Nation?” Lin Wanmeng’s every word was like a knife, degrading Shen Yusong and cutting him all over.

It wasn’t that she was eloquent, but it was because that was the truth.

It was obvious that Shen Yusong had some self-awareness. He was rendered speechless.

“Since you have the ability to scheme against others, you should focus on improving yourself.” Lin Wanmeng could not be bothered to waste her breath on him. She left without looking back.

No one noticed that on the balcony on the second floor, a pair of eagle-like eyes monitored the entire process of the two of them interacting in the garden.