The Substitute Bride: Indulged by the Obsessive CEO

Chapter 290:1 Was The One Who Gave You The Candies

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Tang Beibei was wearing makeup, but her hair wasn’t done.

Jiang Jingchen whispered in her ear, “I’ll get you some accessories. You can ask Ruan Qi to help you do your hair.”

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Tang Beibei’s cheeks burned under his burning gaze. She was elated when she heard him say that she looked exceptional.

Ruan Qi clutched her stomach. It was early in the morning, and she was already being fed so much lovey-dovey. She felt sick.

When she was doing Tang Beibei’s hair, she couldn’t help but sigh, “An older man really knows better how to take care of people. Your husband is almost raising you like a daughter. He puts in so much effort to get you the right clothes, shoes and accessories.”

Tang Beibei chuckled and said, “I’m grateful for all the things he has done for me.”

Jiang Jingchen came back with a pair of pearl earrings and a pearl hairclip.

Tang Beibei’s hair was tied up in a bun, and it was perfect for a pearl hairclip. The small pearls on the hairclip looked lustrous under the sunlight. They obviously looked like top-quality pearls.

The pearl earrings also added shine to her face.

Perhaps because Tang Beibei was a folk dancer, her demeanor was quite compatible with pearls.

Tang Beibei looked in the mirror. She looked very good indeed. She said with a smile, “Hubby, you have good taste. These must be very expensive, right?”

Jiang Jingchen waved his hand lazily and said nonchalantly, “It’s just a few pearls. I got them from a pearl farm and paid someone to craft them into accessories. The workmanship cost only about one to two hundred yuan.”

“Oh, the design is very nice too. Hubby, you have good taste!”

“Do you like it?”

“Love it!”

“Obedient Beibei is so obedient. You don’t have to tell me you love me all the time. Control yourself.”

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Ruan Qi’s teeth felt sore as she glared at Jiang Jingchen, who was talking nonsense with a straight face.

These accessories were exquisitely crafted and inlaid. The craftsmanship was extraordinary. How could it cost only one to two hundred yuan?

After breakfast, Jiang Jingchen brought Tang Beibei back to the Jiang residence.

It was Tang Beibei’s second time there, and the atmosphere was completely different.

The Jiang residence was a huge villa upkept by many servants.

New year couplets had been put up outside the main entrance and red lanterns hung in the courtyard. The atmosphere was festive and lively.

Tang Beibei followed the man in and saw Jiang Xing drinking tea in the living room. Song Yan was talking to the butler, and there was a young man and woman sitting on the sofa.

They were probably Jiang Jingchen’s third sister, Jiang Minghua, and fourth brother, Jiang Mingyang.

Jiang Jingchen walked straight to Jiang Xing with Tang Beibei and called out, “Dad.” Tang Beibei also addressed Jing Xing as Dad and wished him happy new year.

Jiang Xing glanced at Tang Beibei expressionlessly and said condescendingly, “Have a seat. It’s cold out. Have some hot tea.”

“Thank you, Dad.”

Tang Beibei was very nervous. She held Jiang Jingchen’s hand tightly, which felt warm.

Jiang Jingchen gave her a reassuring look. After sitting her down, Jiang Jingchen brought her some snacks as if he was taking care of a child.

Tang Beibei looked at the candy he brought over and glanced at him. She was not in the mood to eat these as the atmosphere in the living room felt a little oppressive.

Jinag Jingchen said, “This candy is very expensive. It costs more than ten yuan per piece. You don’t usually get to eat it.”

“Okay, then I’ll try it.”

Tang Beibei was curious about the taste of expensive candy. She peeled off the wrapper and stuffed it into her mouth. She narrowed her eyes and smiled.

“It’s indeed delicious. It’s sweet but not cloyingly sweet.”

Jiang Jingchen laughed in amusement. He grabbed one of each flavor and quietly stuffed it into her pocket, for her to bring home if she couldn’t finish them here.

Tang Beibei smiled like a little mouse that had stolen lamp oil. She stole glances at the others and waited for him to finish stuffing the candies into her pocket before she exhaled.

She was so nervous!

Jiang Jingchen said in a low voice, “Don’t be so reserved. If they want to see it, let them see it openly.”

“Oh, my heart is still beating so fast!”

Jiang Jingchen poked her cheek. “It’s beating fast because I’m here.”

Tang Beibei chuckled in amusement before she mumbled, “My heart is beating so fast because I took candies.”

“I was the one who gave you the candies.”

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“Are you still nervous after eating candy?”

Tang Beibei was surprised. She looked up and met his eyes. His dark eyes were deep, but there was a gentle smile in them.

He deliberately let her eat candy to ease her nervousness.

Her eyes were like crescent moons when she smiled. She was as cute as an obedient kitten asking for a pat on the head.

“We were just wondering when you guys would be coming over. It’s New Year’s Eve today. Beibei, you’re dressed so festively. You look very nice.” Song Yan said as she walked past with a smile before she sat next to Tang Beibei, like she was trying to get close to her.

Any other girl would give face to an elder when the elder said such nice things about her.

However, Tang Beibei wasn’t very good at interpersonal relationships, so she couldn’t warm up to Song Yan.

She moved closer to Jiang Jingchen and kept her distance from Song Yan. It was obvious that she was wary of her.

Tang Beibei was afraid of women who had kind smiles but vicious hearts.

Song Yan saw that she was avoiding her like the plague and the corners of her mouth twitched awkwardly.

However, she had been the wife of a wealthy family for many years, and she could handle such small social awkwardness. She soon regained her composure and asked in a gentle voice, “Beibei, what do you want to eat? I’ll ask the cook to make it for you.”

“I’m not picky.”

Song Yan nodded with a smile. “I heard that you cook quite well. Would you like to go to the kitchen with me?”

Jiang Jingchen looked at Song Yan coldly. “I’ll find you a servant if you need one.”

Song Yan’s mouth twitched as she said aggrievedly, “Jingchen, I’m just making conversation with Beibei. It’s fine if Beibei doesn’t want to go.”

At this moment, Jiang Minghua put down her phone and walked up to Tang Beibei with a smile. “Sister-in-law, your outfit is so beautiful. Is it custom-made?”

Tang Beibei looked at the friendly Jiang Minghua in surprise. She had a bright smile on her face and looked half like Song Yan. Her skin was lustrous and when she smiled, she looked a little mischievous.

Her nose and lips were more like Jiang Xing’s. Her entire face was youthful and energetic, and she was very friendly.

“Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. I’m your third sister, Jiang Minghua. We’ve never met before, but now we’re officially acquainted.”

Her smile was pure and innocent, like she was completely unaware of the estrangement between her mother, Song Yan, and Jiang Jingchen.

“I’m Tang Beibei. Hello.”

Jiang Minghua moved closer to Tang Beibei and held her arm intimately as she said enthusiastically, “Sister-in-law, let me show you around. First Brother, Dad and Fourth Brother are all men. They may have something to talk about. It’s not good for us girls to disturb them here.”

Tang Beibei didn’t want to go with her, but since his third sister was so enthusiastic, saying no to her would make her look arrogant.

Now that the relationship between Jiang Jingchen and the Jiang family seemed to be mending, she didn’t want to ruin things for him.

“Hubby, Third Sister and I will go out for a walk.”

“Don’t be gone for too long.” Jiang Jingchen instructed.

Tang Beibei stood up and heard Jiang Minghua excitedly describe the flower trellis in the garden. The flowers in the villa were all grown by her family.

After the girls left, Jiang Mingyang, who was sitting at the side, smiled at Jiang Jingchen. His voice was crisp as he said, “First Brother, long time no see. It’s great that you’ve recovered.”

Jiang Jingchen nodded indifferently.

The two of them were ten years apart. They had almost never interacted with each other when they both lived at the Jiang residence. They had never met since Jiang Jingchen’s car accident. They were almost strangers.

Jiang Xing talked about Jiang Mingyang’s studies for a bit. He had been studying abroad since high school. He was now studying at H-School, which topped the Ivy Leagues. He was also doing very well in his studies there.

Jiang Xing’s words and expression were filled with pride.

Jiang Mingyang accepted his father’s praise calmly. He looked at Jiang Jingchen and suddenly sighed. “It’s the new year. Second Brother must be quite lonely at the hospital alone..”