Series: After Being Substituted in Marriage, He Became Pregnant with the Heir of a Wealthy Family.
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Chapter 1
At A University, the chirping of cicadas never ceases in summer, and lush green trees shade the aging classroom buildings. On the podium, the professor delivers his lecture with passion and emotion, his voice flowing like a lullaby into Ye Mingxuan’s ears. He rested his chin on his hand, gazing out the window at the…
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Chapter 2
Friday morning at 9 a.m., Yuanze Group. Just as work began, many were still drowsy, some playing with their phones, others yawning. Suddenly, a voice rang out: “He’s here! He’s here!” Those catching up on sleep, yawning, or slacking off instantly perked up. “Quick! Level one alert!” He had deep, starry eyes, a high, straight…
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Chapter 3
Ye Mingxuan had a terrifying dream. An octopus wrapped around his body, leaving slime on his face, from his forehead to his jaw, licking his entire face wet, then extending its slimy tentacles to pry open his lips and teeth. In the pitch-black space, a man was pressing down on him and kissing him. In…
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Chapter 4
The car arrived at the Lidong Grand Hotel. Following the attendant’s guidance, the group entered the private banquet room. No sooner had they stepped inside than an elderly voice reached Ye Mingxuan’s ears: “Let me see my granddaughter-in-law!” Zhao Dongxuan immediately pushed the bewildered Ye Mingxuan forward: “Mingxuan, quickly call Grandpa Tan.” In the Chinese-style…
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Chapter 5
Ye Yufan left after delivering her harsh words, leaving Ye Mingxuan alone in the messy bathroom. Moments later, he stumbled out of the bathroom and returned to the dining room with unsteady steps. President Tan noticed his pale complexion and asked with concern, “Mingxuan, why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell? I…
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Chapter 6
At around 7 PM, Ye Mingxuan was reading in the living room when the doorbell rang. Auntie Fu thought Tan Sizhe had returned and rushed to open the door, only to find a woman of great charm standing there. “Hello, I’m Ophelia. Is Mrs. Tan here?” “She’s here, she’s here,” Auntie Fu called out, turning…
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Chapter 7
Ye Mingxuan clenched his thigh tightly: “Sir!” “What’s wrong?” Tan Sizhe slid his hand deeper, deliberately saying, “Let me see your mole again.” “There’s no mole…” “How can there not be? In the restroom, I not only saw it, I licked it.” Tan Sizhe raised an eyebrow, “Forgot?” Ye Mingxuan thought of that and grabbed…
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Chapter 8
Back home. Ye Mingxuan was laid down on the bed. All the lights in the room were turned on, illuminating the entire house. Tan Sizhe held his hand and pressed it against his body: “Count.” Ye Mingxuan placed his other hand over his eyes, his mouth opening and closing as hot breath escaped: “No…” Ye…
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Chapter 9
The wind blew from all directions, stirring up the leaves on the ground. Ye Mingxuan followed the address given by Zhao Dongxuan to an old residential area. The area was off the city center, with outdated facilities, but fortunately, the environment was pleasant and relatively clean. His nose was slightly sweaty from running all the…
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Chapter 10
The sun had risen to its highest point, illuminating the backyard in the afternoon. Ye Mingxuan finished hanging the curtains, sat on the marble bench to catch his breath, rubbed his aching waist, and felt only melancholy. His face was slightly sweaty, and Ye Mingxuan raised his arm to wipe it, but no matter how…
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Chapter 11
“!!!” Ye Mingxuan jumped. It turned out that he wasn’t here to confront him, but to do that kind of thing with him again… Ye Mingxuan didn’t know whether he should feel relieved or afraid. Thinking of the man’s Sizhe, Ye Mingxuan trembled: “Sir…” Tan Sizhe looked at Ye Mingxuan, and Xiao Yue began to…
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Chapter 12
Hotel lobby. Tan Sizhe held a cigarette between his teeth as someone below him held out a lighter. He lowered his head slightly, and the spark ignited the cigarette. “Why did it suddenly start raining? Everything we’re eating and drinking is getting wet.” Ye Yufan shook the water droplets off his body, his expression as…
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Chapter 13
Messages immediately started popping up on the other side. Tan Sizhe silenced his phone, put it back, and looked down at his little wife’s sleeping face. Usually, Ye Mingxuan’s eyes were timid, but when he was asleep, he let down his guard and his face was incredibly peaceful. The teenager’s eyelashes were as curly as…
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Chapter 14
Ye Mingxuan’s pants were dirty, so Tan Sizhe helped him take them off and threw them aside. Then he placed Ye Mingxuan into the bathtub. Ye Mingxuan stared blankly at the wall, his right hand still clutching Tan Sizhe’s clothes. “Sir, I’ll wash myself.” He shifted in the water, creating ripples. Tan Sizhe raised an…
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Chapter 15
Dusk gradually enveloped the surroundings, casting the streets in a golden glow. Ye Mingxuan hurried home. As soon as he entered the house, the pleasant air conditioning greeted him, dispelling his heat. “This is soup made with roasted duck skin. Mr. Mingxuan, try some.” Aunt Fu served Ye Mingxuan a small bowl. Ye Mingxuan carefully…
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Chapter 16
Ye Mingxuan, flustered in his fancy clothes, nearly lost his footing. His feet slipped, and he scrambled to grab the banister, narrowly avoiding a fall down the stairs. “… With Aunt Fu’s reassurance, Ye Mingxuan straightened up, his face flushed, and glanced at Tan Sizhe. The latter had long turned his head away, staring unblinkingly…
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Chapter 17
The man seemed busy and didn’t reply immediately. Ye Mingxuan stared at the message screen, shoving a cola chicken wing into his mouth. … Tan Sizhe led Ah Jin inside. One maid took the leash while another collected the gloves Tan Sizhe removed. Ah Jin wagged his tail, tongue hanging out, before trotting off. Old…
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Chapter 18
For a moment, the room fell so silent you could hear a pin drop. White roses swayed on the balcony, their silhouettes cast by the setting sun across the floor, creeping up Ye Mingxuan’s calf. Ye Mingxuan’s lips trembled. “I… I am using them.” Tan Sizhe fixed him with a heavy gaze: “You’re not using…
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Chapter 19
Ye Mingxuan found his face plastered with a piece of paper. The street bustled with traffic and hurried pedestrians, car horns blaring in his ears. His vision blocked, he gasped in panic and frantically tore the paper off. “Sorry, sorry!” A man wearing a baseball cap and mask rushed over. “The wind was too strong—I…
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Chapter 20
Last night, after Ye Mingxuan, Lin Jiale, and Zhang Shushu emerged from their meeting, Tan Sizhe’s study door remained tightly shut. The man seemed to be handling matters inside. To avoid disturbing him, Ye Mingxuan tiptoed across the floor and went to sleep in the bedroom. When he woke up naturally, the man was gone.…