Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Tempted?
Chapter 77: Tempted?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Si Cheng stared at Tan Ming’s silhouette for a few seconds. When Zheng Wen saw this scene, her face turned even greener. Under the cover of her bag, she secretly reached out and tugged at the corner of Si Cheng’s shirt.
Si Cheng came back to his senses. The expressions of the two families were not good.
Zheng Wen still had to smile at the Bai family. “It’s a long story. It’s all because of Si Cheng’s Grandma’s feudal superstitions. Si Cheng is also a victim.”
Zheng Wen told the story of Si Cheng becoming vegetative after the car accident, when the family agreed that he should marry Tan Ming for a change of luck. After some twisting of the story, it became that Grandma Si listened to an insane superstition and insisted that Si Cheng marry Tan Ming. As children, they didn’t want to disobey their mother, so Si Cheng had to unfortunately marry a woman he didn’t like.
The reason for the divorce was then easier to make up. As parents, they didn’t want to delay Si Cheng’s happiness because of their foolish filial piety, so this happened.
Regardless of whether it was true or not, the Si family’s immediate explanation still made the Bai family’s expressions improve a little. The reason was still acceptable. The important thing in a business marriage was the other party’s power. Other reasons were secondary to the ultimate goal.
However, after such an incident, the Bai family couldn’t possibly still be as enthusiastic as before. As the bride’s family, even though their family’s status in Sea City was indeed not as good as the Si family’s, as the daughter, it would be degrading to be over-enthusiastic.
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After Mi Li heard this, she only smiled and did not express any opinions on this matter. She changed the topic. “It’s getting late. We’ll leave first.”
Zheng Wen smiled and nodded. She replied gently, “Alright, let’s meet another day.”
The Bai family left first, and the Si family slowly walked towards the parking lot at the entrance.
Zheng Wen looked at Si Ming and asked suspiciously, “Your marriage to Tan Ming was just symbolic for changing your luck. Now that you’re awake, she indeed can be considered to have contributed a little. Giving her a house is already a gain for her. With her family background, she should have known better and gotten out of the Si family earlier. Don’t tell me you have feelings for that woman?”
Si Cheng didn’t answer. Zheng Wen grabbed Si Ming’s arm anxiously and asked with wide eyes, “Arc you really tempted?!”
Only then did Si Cheng reply impatiently in a low voice, “No!”
Seeing Si Cheng like this, Si Ming gave Si Cheng another order to settle the divorce procedures in three days.
One was playing the good cop, and the other was playing the bad cop. Zheng Wen gently patted Si Cheng’s arm and explained patiently, “I’ve already asked someone two days ago. The Bai family has been doing business in America for many years. Their connections can bring a lot of benefits to our Si family. Now that you’re sitting in the position of the head of the Si family, the Si family’s interests arc the priority.”
Si Cheng lowered his eyes to hide his impatience. He had heard these words since he was young. “Got it.”
Her son was already an adult, so it wasn’t good to push him too hard. The couple looked at each other and didn’t say anything else. “It’s only past eight o’clock now. Come back to the old residence with us and visit your grandparents.”
Si Cheng refused. “I have other things to do. I’ll go back tomorrow.”
Zheng Wen didn’t force him anymore. She got into the car and left with Si Ming.
After Si Cheng watched the car leave, he turned around and ran back to the restaurant.
He waited for a while at the door of the private room where he had just eaten and saw Tan Ming return.
Si Cheng stretched out his arm and stopped Tan Ming.
Tan Ming looked at Si Cheng warily. “What arc you trying to do? Arc you coming back to settle scores with me because I disturbed your fun?”
Si Cheng looked at Tan Ming’s guarded expression and said angrily, “You’re always jumping to conclusions. I just want to talk to you.”
Tan Ming did not think that there was anything to talk about between them. “Have you thought about when you’re free to go through the procedures?”
When Si Cheng heard that all Tan Ming kept talking about was getting a divorce, frustration surged from the bottom of his heart. However, this time, he had learned his lesson. He suppressed his temper and replied nicely, “Let’s talk first. We’ll arrange a time after we’re done.”
As he spoke, Si Cheng wanted to push Tan Ming into the private room. Tan Ming subconsciously broke free of Si Cheng’s hand forcefully.
Si Cheng’s arm hit the door frame. Pain shot through his arm and he frowned. “Hiss! Are you even a woman? You’re so strong!”
Tan Ming took a few steps back and regained her vigilance. “Who allowed you to touch me! If you have something to say, say it. Don’t keep pulling me here and there!”
Si Cheng looked at Tan Ming, who looked like she was afraid of being involved with him. He took a deep breath and said, “There arc people coming and going here.. Are you sure you want to chat here?”