Return to 88: Starting from Marrying My Sister-in-law

Is it possible to reach a cooperation agreement with Arctic Ocean Soda?
Actually, from now on, I no longer have any necessary relationship with my sister-in-law in front of me.

Lu Yang simply didn't want to be the kind of person who would betray someone after they've served their purpose.

Out of the villa.

The two walked silently, one after the other, until they reached Lu Yang's car parked by the roadside. Xiao Jiu, Lu Yang's personal driver and bodyguard, was already in position and waiting.

The two got into the car together again.

After closing the car door, the luxurious sedan started moving. Perhaps to ease the awkwardness between them, Yin Mingzhu lowered her head and pretended to seriously rummage through the schoolbag she was holding.

What's there to look for?

Flip through the files?
Or should I look up phone numbers?
As for documents, I doubt the executives at Arctic Ocean Soda would be foolish enough to give her any internal company documents. What they need is a mouthpiece, someone who can act as a go-between for Arctic Ocean Soda.

As for the phone number...

If you can't memorize it, can't you at least put it in your pocket?
Lu Yang watched her performance with a cold eye, without saying a word, wanting to see what she could pull out of her bag.

result……

After searching for a while, Yin Mingzhu probably noticed the malicious gaze of the guy next to her.

So I stopped pretending.

She reached out her hand, unzipped her backpack, glanced at him sitting next to her, and said in an annoyed tone, "Yesterday when I first arrived, my sister and I were arguing downstairs. You must have heard it all from upstairs, right?"

Lu Yang's expression froze for a moment.

I don't know what's gotten into this woman again, why did she suddenly bring this up again?

But Yin Mingzhu thought he didn't want to admit it, so she said with a sneer, "Don't tell me you didn't hear me, I don't believe you. And besides, are you really trying to get revenge for your wife? You did it on purpose, didn't you? You deliberately called me out just to get revenge for her..."

I rely on!

Is this just being unreasonable?
Lu Yang's expression was incredibly complex for a moment. Before Yin Mingzhu could finish speaking, he loudly interrupted her, saying, "Stop! Are you crazy, woman? When did I ever say I was going to bully you to stand up for my wife?"

He scrutinized her from head to toe with an almost appraising gaze.

He said disdainfully, "Someone like you weighs less than 100 pounds. I could lift you up with one arm or one hand. Why would I need to call you out to bully you?"

Yin Mingzhu opened her mouth.

Stunned and speechless, Lu Yang's answer was so insightful that she didn't know how to respond.

Will you bully me or not?

Could this be related to her weight?
Xiao Jiu, who was driving in the front seat, gripped the steering wheel and couldn't help but force a smile.

When did my boss become such a straight man?
its not right!
Although he sensed something was wrong, he dared not say anything, fearing he would be beaten if he did.

Lu Yang glared at the rearview mirror and said, "Just drive properly."

Look at him, this is his boss. Not only is his physique incredibly abnormal, but his sixth sense is also just as abnormal.

"Why are you being so fierce? Why are you being so fierce?"

Yin Mingzhu, however, thought that Lu Yang was talking about her.

Of course, it could also be intentional, a deliberate excuse to cover up her earlier lack of eloquence.

Lu Yang opened his mouth.

Now it was his turn to be dumbfounded and speechless.

no……

Are you deaf, woman?
I wasn't talking about you, I was talking about the driver who was driving us...

Forget it.

The words were on the tip of Lu Yang's tongue, but he was unwilling to explain. The other party was deliberately trying to cause trouble, so what was the point of explaining?

Yin Mingzhu saw Lu Yang's furious and exasperated appearance.

I couldn't help but feel nervous.

Startled, she lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes, and whispered, "I know you still hold a grudge about what happened in the past, but it's been so long. Can we let it go? I... I didn't come back this time with the intention of ruining your relationship with your younger sister... Your marriage might really be in trouble... Mom has some ideas too..."

She mustered her courage and raised her head: "But I really didn't... I... I promise I didn't have any thoughts I shouldn't have, do you believe me?"

Lu Yang laughed angrily: "Then should I thank you? Thank you for not taking a liking to me? Or thank you for not listening to your mother and not interfering in my marriage with your sister, becoming the third party in our relationship? Ah, is that the logic?"

Yin Mingzhu's expression slowly changed from sincere to blank, and then her eyes became moist, with faint tear stains visible.

Believe it or not?

If she hadn't been holding it in, she would have already burst into tears.

As an ambitious woman determined to make a name for herself, she was naturally unwilling to shed tears in front of others, especially her ex-fiancé.

This would make her seem weak and incredibly stupid.

Because the past cannot withstand scrutiny.

Some things are just mistakes, and some things are just missed opportunities. Even if she acts like she doesn't care, does that mean she's been on the right path all these years?

There's a saying that goes, "It's one thing to fool others, but never fool yourself. Those who bury their heads in the sand will ultimately find their ears filled with the bitter truth, when the bell never rings."

When Yin Mingzhu was questioned by Lu Yang, she was stunned for a moment, but for some reason, a thought suddenly popped into her mind: Could it be... that he... that he still has feelings for me?

Yes! If I didn't still have feelings for her, why would I be so angry?

Honestly, a woman's thoughts are like the weather in June, changing from sunny to rainy in a flash. They are very fickle. Yin Mingzhu, who was just heartbroken and determined to sever ties with Lu Yang, suddenly had a new idea.

She lowered her head, fidgeted for a moment, and then whispered, "Actually... I don't hate you that much, I'm just afraid you don't want to see me, but if you... um... you know that too..."

Lu Yang reached out and picked at his ear.

I heard it clearly.

Pretending not to hear clearly, she said, "What? What did you just say? What do I know... Never mind, don't say it. When we get to the company, you can talk to Sister Wei Shu about your ideas. She is the female president of the group, and I usually won't refuse her. Whether this cooperation with Beibingyang Soda can take the first step depends on whether you can persuade her first. Let's make it clear now, I won't show favoritism."

Even though that wasn't the answer they wanted, Lu Yang kept rambling, bringing up their personal relationship again and bringing it back to work. Yin Mingzhu took a deep breath.

Seeing that Lu Yang had brought up the purpose of her trip again, she couldn't help but forget that she had almost fallen into this man's trap again and done something to betray her sister. She forced herself to cheer up and said, "Don't worry, my task is just to make the connection. Once I meet the female president of the group you appointed, I will give you the phone number of Mr. He from Beibingyang Soda so that your female president can talk to them face to face. Whether it works out or not, I... I will owe you a favor."

Lu Yang also breathed a sigh of relief.

He deliberately looked out the window, not at the other person, and said, "That's not necessary. Whether it succeeds or not, you won't owe me a favor. On the contrary, if you help make this happen, I estimate the contract will be worth at least tens of millions. I don't care about the specifics of what Beibingyang Soda promised you, but according to industry practice, don't worry, I will instruct the company to give you a big bonus according to the normal rebate."

It's best if this woman doesn't come back and cause him trouble. She should just focus on pursuing her career as she originally envisioned, regardless of whether she succeeds or fails...

Leave her alone.

Just don't come back and appear in front of him again.

Yin Mingzhu opened her mouth, looking with a complicated expression at the man sitting next to her, whose profile she could only see...

I want to say something.

In the end, he didn't say anything, only let out a soft sigh, and turned his face away to look at the scenery on the other side of the car window.

That's all.

The only sounds in the carriage were their breathing, oh right, the sound of the car engine, and Xiao Jiu's increasingly upturned lips as he drove.

Less than 10 minutes had passed since they left the villa and headed to the company.

Inside the villa.

The relationship between Lu Yang and Yin Mingzhu in the car went from initially bickering and scheming to eventually having nothing to say to each other.

After seeing her eldest daughter and son-in-law off, Ma Xiulan turned around and began to lecture her youngest daughter, "Such a big thing happened in the family, and you didn't even tell me. What, are you afraid that your mother will harm you?"

She was Lu Yang's rightful mother-in-law, and she hadn't just lived in Lu Yang's villa for a day or two. As Lu Yang's mother-in-law, she had almost all the connections that her daughter, Yin Mingyue, the wife of the head of the family, had. Naturally, she knew quite a few ladies and wives of wealthy families in Pengcheng.

After getting off the plane yesterday, without waiting for her son-in-law Lu Yang to pick her up and take her back to the villa, she made an excuse to go get her hair done, creating an opportunity for her eldest daughter and youngest son-in-law to spend time alone together.

But has anyone ever thought about why we specifically emphasize getting our hair done instead of going grocery shopping or joining the old men for square dancing... Oh, sorry, square dancing doesn't exist these days.

But what about getting her hair done? Someone who can afford to get their hair done, especially someone who frequents high-end clubs, can't be an ordinary person; they can only be a wealthy woman or a young lady.

Go out for a walk.

After making a few inquiries, I found out that my hair was done and I had also obtained the information I wanted.

She kept it to herself all afternoon and evening, simply because her son-in-law was still at home, and she didn't want to expose the matter in front of him.

The only option is to find another time when the son-in-law is not home.

It's just right now.

The son-in-law and eldest daughter have to go out, and judging from their tone, they probably won't be back for a while.

So she seized the opportunity and spoke frankly with her youngest daughter. What did she want to say?
It's naturally about the young son-in-law and the vixen outside.

"Mom, what are you talking about? I'm not hiding anything from you."

Yin Mingyue, clutching her large pregnant belly, sat on the sofa and said.

His expression looked slightly unnatural.

Ma Xiulan sat opposite her, and seeing her youngest daughter's aggrieved look, she became even angrier. "What, you still want to hide it from your mother? I've found out everything. That girl has been to our house before, and I heard that her family is very well-off. I just don't know why she doesn't like other men, but only your man... What, are you easier to bully?"

She was disappointed in her daughter, but she was even more annoyed with her younger sister. Since she could accept a vixen outside, why was she so wary of her own twin sister?
She's been through it all.

They've eaten more salt than they've eaten rice.

These two sisters are exchanging veiled barbs and subtly engaging in a power struggle; don't think she's blind and can't tell.

She just didn't want to interfere blindly, because she didn't have a good reason, but now she's found one.

While her son-in-law and eldest daughter were away, she needed to work on this silly girl.

what?
Shouldn't her goal be to instigate her daughter to find the vixen outside and settle scores?

Are you kidding me?

Throughout history, it has been normal for capable men to have multiple wives and concubines.
If the son-in-law is angered, who will take responsibility?

Some might say that Old Man Yin also kept a few mistresses outside, which wasn't enough for him to have three wives and four concubines, so why can't you, Ma Xiulan, tolerate that?
It can only be said that Old Man Yin did not meet Ma Xiulan's standard for a capable man.

In addition, he showed no respect for his elders.

He actually brought his mistress and illegitimate child home, attempting to favor his concubine over his wife. Yes, it's similar to the ancient practice of favoring a concubine over one's wife. He wanted to establish a branch family from a minor branch and have the illegitimate child inherit his family business. Let alone Ma Xiulan, I doubt any legitimate wife in history could tolerate that.

"Mom, I can handle my own affairs. Can you please leave me alone?"

Yin Mingyue lowered her head, not daring to look her mother in the eye. This was the first time she had ever contradicted her mother since she was a child.

But... if she didn't do this, she worried that it wouldn't look good for Lu Yang if his mother made a fuss.

"My daughter!"

Ma Xiulan didn't want to push her too hard, after all, this silly girl was pregnant, and if something happened to her, she would really regret it. So she quickly said, "Mom has already inquired, and that man surnamed Qian hasn't harmed you. His family is well-off, and he's an only child. If he has a child with your man, it will be a child with the Qian family name, to inherit their Qian family business... It's just... once a man cheats, there will be another..."

Yin Mingyue then realized that her mother's real purpose was not to stand up for her wronged daughter, but to have other plans.

And from there it goes...

Thinking about how my older sister suddenly took leave from the TV station and came back with Mom to visit her.

Yin Mingyue was innocent and kind, but she wasn't stupid. Her eyes gradually became complicated as she asked, "Mom, what exactly are you trying to say?"

A sudden, loud question.

This made Ma Xiulan's words catch in her throat, unable to come up or go down, and she was so guilty that she didn't even dare to look her youngest daughter in the eye.

"Mom...Mom didn't mean to say anything. Alright, you can make your own decisions...I can't be the head of your household anymore..."

She hurried upstairs, ultimately choosing not to make things clear, afraid of hurting her daughter's feelings.

(End of this chapter)