The Empty Bridal Chamber

Chapter 6: He Has Someone He Likes

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Ye Lingxiao’s sharp eyes swept across the woman’s face, and he could already read her doubts.

“Grandma won’t let you have a surgery again.” His tone was neutral.

These words reminded Lin Wanmeng that since Ye Lingxiao was not in a vegetative state, there was no need to make an unnecessary move and get her pregnant by performing surgery.

Eh? In other words, Ye Lingxiao was fine in that aspect?

At the thought of this, Lin Wanmeng subconsciously looked down with a slightly inquisitive gaze. Her expression was really comical.

Ye Lingxiao seemed to have been greatly insulted. His face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot. A sharp blade reflected in his eyes as he said righteously, “There’s nothing wrong with my body.”

“Ahem—” Lin Wanmeng hurriedly retracted her gaze. Her desire to live increased exponentially. She pursed her lips and nodded with a dry smile. “I understand, I understand…”

Fortunately, Old Madam Ye was fine. When she woke up, she only wanted to see her grandson and granddaughter-in-law.

“Sigh, you’ve only been married for a few days. You can’t divorce just like that. Mengmeng, did Ling Xiao bully you? Tell me, I’ll help you.” Old Madam Ye coughed from time to time, as if she had not fully recovered.

Lin Wanmeng really couldn’t tell if Ye Lingxiao was treating her well or not. She could only smile obediently, “Grandma, he didn’t bully me.”

“We won’t get a divorce.” Ye Lingxiao’s words reassured Old Madam Ye.

Old Madam Ye did not ask further. She held Ye Lingxiao and Lin Wanmeng’s hands and placed them together. “Good, only then are you my good child.”

After saying that, Old Madam Ye even secretly winked at Lin Wanmeng.

Lin Wanmeng was slightly stunned. Only then did she understand that this old lady was putting on an act.

It was not difficult to understand. The old lady must have known her grandson’s temper, so she thought that Ye Lingxiao was the one who proposed the divorce. The look she gave her just now was to comfort her, meaning that she had a way to prevent the two of them from getting a divorce.

Using Mrs. Ye’s name might not be a bad thing for her, so Lin Wanmeng did not pursue the matter.

Little did she know that she would regret this decision in the near future.

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Even if they lived under the same roof, Ye Lingxiao would not take a look at Lin Wanmeng’s project proposal.

To the precarious Qinyu Company, every second counted. However, Lin Wanmeng still adhered to Ye Lingxiao’s rules and made an appointment according to the normal procedures. Finally, she stepped into the Ye Group at ten in the morning.

“Madam, I’m sorry. The president is in a meeting. Please wait in the office.” Secretary Zheng Jing led Lin Wanmeng into the president’s office and specially prepared tea and dessert for her.

Looking at the flashing phone screen, Lin Wanmeng felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

Ever since she found out that she had taken over the Qinyu company, all the parties rushing for payment had been bombarding her phone like crazy. She, who had never encountered such a situation, could not help but panic. How could she still have the mood to drink tea and eat snacks?

She gripped the folder in her hand tightly and craned her neck to look into the distance, hoping that Ye Lingxiao would end the meeting as soon as possible.

This was because once the project was finalized and the Ye Group’s funds were in place, Qinyu would have room to recover.

Suddenly, the door opened and Lin Wanmeng quickly stood up.

However, when she saw who it was, she swallowed the project introduction she was about to blurt out.

It was not Ye Lingxiao who entered, but a woman.

She was wearing a black strapless bodycon dress and had wavy hair. She was tall and graceful, and her temperament was delicate and demonic.

“Hello.” Even though she didn’t know the other party’s identity, Lin Wanmeng still greeted her politely.

The woman narrowed her eyes and side-eyed Lin Wanmeng for a few seconds before letting out a cold snort. “You’re Lin Wanmeng?”

The other party’s high and mighty attitude made Lin Wanmeng feel very uncomfortable. She immediately put away her kind expression and asked indifferently, “You are?”

“Xia Qing, the design director of the Ye Group.” Xia Qing arrogantly flicked her long hair. Her tone was harsh, as if she wanted every word she said to suppress Lin Wanmeng.

Lin Wanmeng was secretly puzzled. Why would an employee of the Ye Group be so hostile to her? Could it be because of Ye Lingxiao?

Soon, Xia Qing’s next words confirmed her guess.

“Don’t think that you can lock Ling Xiao up just because you’re pretending to be obedient and weak. He has someone he likes and doesn’t want to stay alone for the rest of his life. It’s better to get a divorce as soon as possible.” Xia Qing pursed her lips, her face filled with disdain.

However, through Xia Qing’s seductive fox-like eyes, Lin Wanmeng read a different emotion—unwillingness.

“Oh.” Lin Wanmeng casually spat out an annoying syllable, as if she didn’t care about Xia Qing’s warning.

Xia Qing was stunned for a second, wondering why Lin Wanmeng’s reaction was so calm.

“Aren’t you curious about who Ling Xiao likes?” Xia Qing was no longer as calm as she was when she entered the room. She raised her voice in anxiety.

“Firstly, at least the person he likes isn’t you. Secondly, no matter who he likes, he still married me.” Lin Wanmeng shrugged nonchalantly.

The more effortless she acted, the more she could pierce the other party’s heart.

“You!” Xia Qing, who had been angered, raised her eyebrows and was about to hit her.

Lin Wanmeng’s eyes flashed as she grabbed her wrist before she could. She raised her eyebrows and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you going to hit me because you can’t win?”

In just a few days, Lin Wanmeng was no longer that little sheep that was at the mercy of others. Now, she clearly realized that if she did not fight or snatch, she would only be deceived and bullied even more.

She didn’t expect Lin Wanmeng, who looked like she had no combat strength, to have such a strong aura, but Xia Qing still wouldn’t let it go.

She pointed at Lin Wanmeng’s nose anxiously and scolded in a sharp voice, “Lin Wanmeng! How dare you be so impudent to me! Do you know what my relationship with Lingxiao is? Do you really think you’re Mrs. Ye?”

Suddenly, a cold male voice sounded.

“She’s Mrs. Ye.” Ye Lingxiao walked in. His cold face was as handsome as a god, and his footsteps were cold. His overwhelming aura made the temperature in the office subconsciously drop by a few degrees.

“Lingxiao—” Xia Qing’s anger disappeared and she surrounded Ye Lingxiao in a half-complaining and half-blaming manner. “Such a woman who doesn’t know the rules isn’t worthy of you.”

Ye Lingxiao glanced at Lin Wanmeng’s thin but fierce little face and asked Xia Qing coldly, “The company’s rules stated that you can enter and leave my office at will?”

These words clearly meant that Xia Qing was not someone who knew the rules either.

“But if she can enter as she pleases, why can’t I?” Xia Qing didn’t think that Ye Lingxiao would side with Lin Wanmeng. She was stunned for a moment before arguing unhappily.

At this moment, Secretary Zheng quickly explained, “I’m sorry, CEO. I invited Madam in to wait. It’s time for her appointment, but you’re in a meeting.”

Ye Lingxiao raised his eyebrows and looked at Xia Qing. His eyes were filled with pressure. “Is there anything else?”

It was not good to fight head-on with Ye Lingxiao. Xia Qing gritted her teeth and glared at Lin Wanmeng before leaving angrily.

On the other hand, Lin Wanmeng’s expression was as cold as ever.

Although she knew that Ye Lingxiao probably did not want her to embarrass him, his willingness to help her out still made Lin Wanmeng’s cold heart feel a trace of warmth.

However, what made her curious was that Ye Lingxiao seemed to be more tolerant of Xia Qing. It was rumored that Ye Lingxiao didn’t have many women by his side, so what was his relationship with Xia Qing?