Way back to Our Past

20. Lashing out at the Home-wrecker

Translator: Snowball

As the transformation of the old town was a profitable project, it had become the focus of attention of all parties and Ling Mubai was determined to win.

However, Sun Lan couldn’t set her mind at ease. For fear that her son might fail in his bid, she called Qin Surong, saying that the two families would soon become one, so she hoped that the Jiang family would give a hand to Ling Mubai.

Qin Surong had learned from Jiang Zhendong that Ling Mubai was the most competent one among the bidders, so it was almost a dead cert that he would win the project. Therefore, she promised without a second thought.

“No worries. I’m going to ask Zhendong to put in a good word for him in front of other municipal leaders. The project will be Mubai’s sooner or later.”

Hearing that, Sun Lan felt much relieved. After talking to Qin Surong about the details of Mubai and Xinyue’s engagement for a while, she hung up.

Ling Mubai was focusing on a file in the study when Sun Lan walked in. “Mubai, we’ve decided to hold the wedding ceremony for you and Xinyue next month. You’d better get everything ready in advance.”

Turning a deaf ear to his mother’s words, Ling Mubai didn’t answer.

“Mubai, Xinyue is a considerate, kind girl. She has suffered a lot these years to be with you. What’s more, she’s Mayor Jiang’s daughter. So if you marry her, it will definitely do our family a world of good!”

Sun Lan was used to Ling Mubai’s indifference.

Since she drove that jinx, Qu Wan, out of Jiang’s house three years ago, Ling Mubai had become increasingly silent and sometimes, he wouldn’t even say a word for days.

“Mubai, I’ve promised Xinyue’s mother that you’re going to accompany Xinyue to pick the wedding dress tomorrow, so you have to put your work on hold for a while.” When he was about to leave, Ling Mubai, who had always been in silence, suddenly asked, “Mother, do you like Xinyue because of her character or because of her family background?”

“Needless to say, I like her personality! Xinyue is so gentle that everyone will be fond of her.”

“Then I’m relieved.” With that, Ling Mubai rose to his feet and walked out. “You chose your daughter-in-law on your own this time, so I hope you’ll be nice to her and never let the past repeat itself.”

Watching her son leave, Sun Lan froze for a while. She opened her mouth but didn’t utter a word.

It sounded that her son was still mad at her for breaking him up with Qu Wan and what he had said really put her in a bad mood.

“What did he mean by telling me to be nice to his wife? Isn’t he marrying for himself?”

Ling Mubai drove aimlessly down the street and without noticing it, he had come near Qu Wan’s office.

He was shocked when he happened to see Qu Wan and Jiang Zendong sitting at the same table in the coffee shop nearby as if they were talking about something. “How come they knew each other?”

“Jiang Zhendong is going to be my father-in-law soon. Why did he meet my ex at this point? Is he looking into my past because he doesn’t trust me?”

As far as he was concerned, Jiang Zhendong had never been such a mean person.

He noticed when the two walked out of the coffee shop, Jiang Zhendong stroked Qu Wan’s head and even grabbed her by the hand. However, Qu Wan shook his hand off and said something before turning to leave without even looking back.

Jiang Zhendong stood where he was for quite a while and he didn’t get into the car until Qu Wan’s figure had faded away.

After returning home, Ling Mubai was on pins and needles, wondering how come Qu Wan had something to do with Jiang Zhendong. Tossing about in bed, he didn’t fall asleep until the wee hours.

The next morning, he was awakened by a knock at the door.

“Mubai, Xinyue has come. Why are you still in bed? Get up! You’re supposed to pick the wedding dress with Xinyue today.”

After pausing for a while, Ling Mubai got out of bed slowly and freshened himself up, almost forgetting about going shopping with Jiang Xinyue.

When he was ready, Jiang Xinyue had been waiting for him for half an hour in the living room.  However, she didn’t seem to have lost patience and was still chatting with Sun Lan with a smile.

Ling Mubai walked downstairs with a sigh.

“Mubai, let’s go!” Jiang Xinyue stood up and trotted over to him.

As soon as they arrived at the clothing store, Jiang Xinyue started trying on clothes one by one. Ling Mubai felt so bored, so he stepped to the balcony and lit a cigarette.

At this moment, two pretty young women stepped into the same clothing store.

The dating show would be on the air soon, and Lin Yiyi needed a dress to make herself more attractive, so she asked Qu Wan to come and help her to pick one.

“Wanwan, how about this one?” After putting on a slip dress, Lin Yiyi asked.

“Not bad, but it doesn’t quite fit your figure.” Lin Yiyi had a curvy figure, so a slim dress with a belt would suit her best. “Try this one on!” Qu Wan handed a dress to her.

After changing into the wedding dress on, Jiang Xinyue walked out of the fitting room. However, instead of seeing Ling Mubai, she suddenly caught sight of Qu Wan and Lin Yiyi.

All three of them were stunned. “Ha! Isn’t this the home-wrecker? What a coincidence!” Lin Yiyi, who had come back to her senses first, raised her voice with a sneer.

Hearing that, the guests who were trying on clothes couldn’t help but look in their direction.

Jiang Xinyue instantly blushed, feeling extremely awkward. As the mayor’s daughter, she was the noble young lady who was admired by everyone, and no one had spoken to her this way since a long time ago.

Under so many people’s gaze, she really wished she could escape through a secret passage.

“Are you here to try on the wedding dress? Seems the shameless couple is getting married!” Lin Yiyi continued sarcastically, showing no mercy. “It’s incredible that even a whore dares hang out in front of so many people!”

Jiang Xinyue hadn’t expected that she would have encountered Qu Wan and Lin Yiyi here. Unable to stand Lin Yyiyi’s sarcasm anymore, she ran out, covering her face with her hands.

However, Lin Yiyi immediately stood in her way, showing no intent to let her go. “Do you know it’s a sin to steal someone’s husband? You’ll get your comeuppance sooner or later!”

“Yiyi, enough!” Qu Wan knew Lin Yiyi better and she was certain that if she didn’t stop her, she would definitely keep cursing all along, so she immediately pulled her aside. “Come on, try this one on.”

As Qu Wan was reluctant to be with Jiang Xinyue alone, watching Lin Yiyi step into the fitting room, she turned to walk to the washroom.

Standing there, Jiang Xinyue felt so aggrieved that the joy on her face had turned into bitterness. She looked around with tears in her eyes but didn’t saw Ling Mubai. To avoid being noticed by others, she walked into the dressing room again.

As soon as Qu Wan came out of the washroom, she saw a tall, sturdy man staring at her coldly when she turned around.

The moment she had seen Jiang Xinyue, Qu knew Ling Mubai must be around here. As she didn’t want to talk to him, she walked past him with a bitter smile.

Ling Mubai moved aside and blocked her way. “Why?” he asked, gazing at her without blinking.

“What do you mean?” She looked at him blankly.

“Why did you ask your friend to insult my fiancée?” Ling Mubai questioned with a sullen look.