The Substitute Bride: Indulged by the Obsessive CEO

Chapter 419:1 Heard That Tang Xingxing Is Dead

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

Tang Beibei was very excited when she heard news about her mother.

She begged Mrs. Zhang to tell her more about her mother.

Mrs. Zhang recalled, “When I was young, I followed a fellow villager sister and worked as a cleaner at a dance troupe. I saw Tang Xingxing crying in the toilet with her face covered.”

“She’s mute and couldn’t speak. She doesn’t even make a sound when she cried, but she kept wiping her tears. She looked so pitiful.”

“She was bullied by the people from the dance troupe. They despised her for her good looks and deliberately ruined her dress so she couldn’t go on stage.”

“The other women in the dance troupe always looked down on us cleaners and were rude to us, but Tang Xingxing was very nice to us. She had a small appetite and couldn’t finish her food so she often shared her food with us.”

Mrs. Zhang sighed. “I don’t know what happened after that, but Tang Xingxing fell sick. When she came back, she was covered in bruises. It was really sad.”

“But Tang Xingxing endured it and continued to dance. She danced beautifully. Although I don’t really understand dance, watching her dance was like watching a sunflower bloom. It made me happy.”

“After a while, Tang Xingxing was injured again and stopped dancing. Then, she disappeared.”

“A few days later, the dance troupe was also disbanded. But I heard that those who bullied Tang Xingxing all got into accidents. They either got into car accidents or fell down buildings. It was like they were cursed by the devil.” “Did you see her again after that?”

Mrs. Zhang shook her head regretfully. “No, she went missing. I heard that Tang Xingxing is dead.”

Tang Beibei fell sitting on the coffee table. “Is my mother really dead?”

Mrs. Zhang saw Tang Beibei’s tears and didn’t know what to do. She looked to Uncle Zhang for help.

Uncle Zhang didn’t expect Mrs. Zhang to know Tang Beibei’s mother.

He licked his lips and looked at Tang Beibei with his wrinkled eyes.

He comforted her with sympathy, “Miss Tang, Xiaohe’s mother said that she heard it. If your mother really died, how could she have given birth to you?”

Tang Beibei was stunned. She thought about the time. Indeed. When her mother left the dance troupe, she wasn’t pregnant yet.

If she had died, how could she have given birth to her? Rong Yong also told her that her mother left after giving birth to her.

Therefore, her mother must still be alive somewhere in the world.

If she didn’t give up searching for her, she might be able to meet her biological mother again in her lifetime.

Tang Beibei quickly wiped her tears away. “Uncle Zhang, Mrs. Zhang, thank you. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have known about my mother.”

Although she had never met her mother, she still felt a little sad that her mother had been bullied so badly.

Uncle Zhang tried to comfort her. “This might be karmic reward. You saved Xiaohe, and Xiaohe’s mother came to tell you about your mother.”

Tang Beibei nodded with a smile. “Yes. Come, Uncle Zhang, have some tea.”

Jiang Jingchen, who had been silent, watched his wife cry then smile. He poured her a cup of hot tea and gave her a sip.

Tang Beibei thanked him with a smile. She drank her tea and chatted with Mrs. Zhang about Xiaohe.

Uncle Zhang said that it was getting late and they should catch a bus home, or they would be too late.

Tang Beibei wanted to keep them for dinner but Uncle Zhang said that drinking tea was enough, and they couldn’t stay for dinner. Xiaohe’s mother still had to go home and take care of Xiaohe.

Tang Beibei did not force the issue since Mrs. Zhang had to take care of a patient.

She asked Silent Sister to pack a bag of fruits, then she went to get a bunch of snacks and a tin of high calcium milk powder and gave everything to Mrs. Zhang.

Mrs. Zhang quickly waved her hand. “I can’t take your things. No, no.”

Tang Beibei pulled a long face and said, “This isn’t for you. It’s for Xiaohe. Please help me give this to him.”

“Um…” Mrs. Zhang felt torn. Tang Beibei had saved her son’s life, and yet she was giving her so many things. She felt bad.

Jiang Jingchen went to get a bag and filled it with everything Tang Beibei brought for Mrs. Zhang.

He said, “This is called returning the favor. My wife likes the things you gave her. Please take these return gifts, or she’ll be angry.”

Uncle Zhang saw that the couple was sincere and that it was things for Xiaohe. He patted Mrs. Zhang’s shoulder and asked her to accept it.

Returning the favor. The next time they had something good, they could send the couple some return gifts.

Mrs. Zhang accepted the bag of gifts and couldn’t help but sigh. “Miss Tang Xingxing was such a beauty. I don’t know how many men pursued her back then and wonder who she chose in the end to give birth to such a beautiful and likeable Miss Tang.”

Uncle Zhang said with a smile, “Miss Tang is well-mannered so she’s likeable no matter how you look at her. Go home and teach your Xiaohe well. You have to teach him gratitude and make him study hard so he can repay Miss Tang in the future.”

In the villa, Tang Beibei was putting away the gifts Mrs. Zhang brought. She saw a gift box and looked at it curiously.

It was bird’s nest that was good for women.

She opened it and saw two thousand dollars fall out. She was shocked.

“Why is there two thousand yuan here?”

Jiang Jingchen looked at the money on the ground. It was a stack of new notes.

He picked up the money. “They probably gave it to you to thank you.”

Tang Beibei scratched her head and looked at the money. “2,000 yuan is a lot. Why did they give me so much money? Could they have left it here by accident?”

Jiang Jingchen couldn’t explain. “We know where they live. We’ll return it to them next time.”

He walked over and opened the box with a smile when he saw that it was bird’s nest.

“Wow, there’s bird’s nest. Shall we double-boil it tonight?”

Tang Beibei was not wary of Uncle Zhang and Mrs. Zhang. Since they had brought bird’s nest, she would eat it.

“Okay, I’ll ask Silent Sister make us some bird’s nest supper.”

Tang Beibei didn’t eat much for dinner. After dinner, she went upstairs to study.

However, her mind kept wandering as she read. The image of a woman covered in injuries squatting in a toilet kept appearing in her mind.

The woman was bullied and she was crying in the toilet, but she couldn’t make a sound.

It was such a saddening scene.

Just imagining it made Tang Beibei’s heart ache.

Suddenly, she felt a wave of warmth from behind her. She was lifted and quickly wiped her eyes.

“Hubby, what’s up?”

The man whispered in her ear, “Are you thinking about me?”

Tang Beibei shook her head honestly. “I want to find my mother.”

Jiang Jingchen sighed. He sat on her chair, put her on his lap, and kissed her eyes.

“I’ll help you find her. Be patient.”

Tang Beibei sniffled. “I’m not in a hurry. I have a lifetime. I just hope to see my mother in my lifetime.”

Jiang Jingchen rubbed his cheek against hers like he was trying to calm a baby animal.

“Your mother is also my mother. I will also find my family.”

Tang Beibei hugged him tightly. “You’re my family too, hubby.”

Jiang Jingchen was stunned, his handsome face gentle.

His large hand caressed the top of her head and landed on her back, patting her gently a few times.

“You’re right. We’re also each other’s family.”

Suddenly, he laughed.

“I’m your family. I’m also your lover.”

Tang Beibei shook off the goosebumps on her body. Her sadness was instantly dispelled.

“Obedient Beibei, tell your lover what’s on your mind now.”

“What’s on my mind?”ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ Novᴇ(l)ꜰɪre .ɴᴇt

Jiang Jingchen lowered his head and kissed her. “What’s on my mind is to…”

Knock, knock, knock!

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, interrupting Jiang Jingchen.

“H-hubby, there’s a knock on the door. It’s probably Song Zhou.”

Jiang Jingchen stood up unhappily and cursed in his heart.

Was Song Zhou asking for a beating?

Why couldn’t he just stay with his wife instead of insensibly disturbing him and his wife?

Tang Beibei took the opportunity to get up and straighten her clothes.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to do that kind of thing with him, but she was a little uncomfortable doing it in the study.

She ran to open the door and found Song Zhou standing outside.

“Young Master, Young Madam, the bird’s nest supper is ready. My Miss Ruan has been waiting for you. Do you want to join us?”

“Yes.”

Tang Beibei turned to look at Jiang Jingchen. Seeing his disappointed expression, she ran over with a smile and held his big hand.

“Accompany me for supper first. I’ll exercise with you after we eat our fill..”