We’re a Perfect Match for a Stand-in Marriage

Chapter 36: Chapter Thirty-Six: Like Wolves and Tigers

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Chen Jingjing’s mother was a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, so she grew up under the influence of traditional Chinese medicine. Judging by the smell of the stewing herbs, she felt something wasn’t right.

Chen Jingjing decided to go and take a look at what was in the pot. After all, the medicine had to be taken orally, so she had to check on it for the sake of Hua Tang’s health.

“Jingjing, you’re here?” Hua Tang walked out of the room. “It’s just menstrual cramps; you guys treat me like I’m seriously ill. You even went to the trouble to come and see me…”

“For a woman, this is not a small matter,” Chen Jingjing smiled. “You don’t look well. Is the pain bad right now?”

Hua Tang frowned and said, “Jingjing, can you do me one more favor? Can you help me get two boxes of painkillers from your mother’s place?”

“I don’t think you need them,” Chen Jingjing pointed to the kitchen. “Your husband has made you a tonic soup. It’s much better than the painkillers!”

Hua Tang looked at Fu Yong. He stood at the side and smiled at her.

He said goodbye and went out as usual. He didn’t mention who he was meeting or when he would be home. He only stated that Hua Tang didn’t have to wait for him to return for dinner if he was late.

Hua Tang looked at his retreating figure and sighed softly.

Chen Jingjing smiled at her and said, “Something’s wrong with you. What’s on your mind?”

Hua Tang bit her lips and told her about the matter with Mu Chi’s ‘first love.”

Chen Jingjing laughed hysterically after hearing the whole story. “You were upset for so long just for this? An imaginary rival? You’re too funny!”

“I know I’m being paranoid. It’s indeed quite ridiculous for me to think like this.” Hua Tang sat on the sofa with her arms around her knees, her cheeks resting on her hands. Her big eyes were confused as she continued, “But I just can’t control myself.”

Chen Jingjing consoled her, “This is all just your imagination! You can’t misjudge him based on a sentence he didn’t finish, right? And let’s say he did have a first love, so what? Didn’t he still marry you in the end? We’re all adults here, so it’s normal for him to have a past love.”

“Besides, a man like him has no background, no job, and served time in prison. Who do you think would be willing to snatch him from you?”

“What are you saying!” Hua Tang coquettishly glanced at her. However, after talking to Chen Jingjing, her heart felt much better. Even her stomach didn’t hurt much.

At this moment, the clay pot on the stove made a whining sound, and the medicinal stew almost overflowed.

Chen Jingjing hurried over, but her expression suddenly changed when she saw the soup’s ingredients.

“Jingjing? What’s wrong?” Hua Tang saw that she stood frozen in the kitchen for a long time and worried she might be scalded. She hastily went over to take a look.

She didn’t expect Chen Jingjing to cover her mouth and laugh. Hua Tang was bewildered at her friend’s behavior.

Chen Jingjing looked at her meaningfully. “If I tell you, do you promise not to overreact?”

“What?” Hua Tang was even more confused.

“These are all Chinese medicinal herbs…” Chen Jingjing casually picked up a few of the ingredients and explained. Then, she couldn’t help but laugh. “These are herbs for women to nourish their yin and kidney! If you drink this tonic soup, I guarantee you’ll be as fierce as a wolf and tiger in bed tonight. Your husband might be unable to get out of bed in the end…”

Hua Tang’s petite face instantly turned red.

“What’s with him?” Chen Jingjing hooked her arm around Hua Tang’s neck and said, “You’re already on your period, and he’s still thinking of having a passionate night with you?”

“Jingjing!” Hua Tang glared at her, not allowing her to continue.

“Alright, I’ll stop teasing you.” Chen Jingjing helped her back to the bed. No matter what Mu Chi intended, Hua Tang couldn’t drink this bowl of tonic soup.

Chen Jingjing instead poured a bowl of brown sugar water for her. “Oh right, I have something important to tell you,” she suddenly recalled.

Hua Tang was surprised; Chen Jingjing’s smile had disappeared, and her expression was serious. Hua Tang felt a little nervous about Jingjing’s news.

“I passed by President Wu’s office this morning and overheard his conversation with Bi Ying’er. He mentioned you,” Chen Jingjing said.

Hua Tang’s expression changed.

President Wu, Wu Zhanqiang, was Bi Ying’er’s uncle and the company’s major shareholder. Since she hit Bi Ying’er, the woman would definitely complain to her uncle.

In this situation, Hua Tang definitely couldn’t stay in the company anymore, but she hadn’t submitted her resume in the past two days, and she still had a few orders to complete…

Chen Jingjing patted the back of her hand. “I was pretty surprised at what he said. Although Bi Ying’er was busy bad-mouthing you, President Wu didn’t take her at her word. Instead, he praised your ability at work. It seems like he wants to promote you to the sales team leader role! ”

“What?” Hua Tang widened her eyes. She was just a lowly salesperson and had never even met the company’s higher-ups, including Wu Zhanqiang. At most, she heard from the seniors in the company that President Wu was a cultured person. He did not put on airs when interacting with others and was easy to get along with. And he wasn’t blindly biased towards Bi Ying’er.