Bai Yunxi covered her face with both hands and peeked at the man through her fingers, breaking out in a cold sweat. Wasn't he the penniless guy she'd picked for Bai Wenxi? Why was he actually the heir of the Jiang family!
When she met this man on the beach, she'd been attracted by his tall, handsome and well - built figure. But after they started dating, she found out that he was just a poor pauper, and he was so shy and reserved that it took her two months to get a kiss out of him.
At that time, she'd decided to scheme to get this poor guy to sleep with Bai Wenxi. On the one hand, she could take Brother Fu Wen away, and on the other hand, she could let Bai Wenxi marry into a slum and taste the distress of being poor.
However, all her elaborate plans had been disrupted by the illegitimate son of the Jiang family who suddenly emerged. She'd thought that this little slut Bai Wenxi would suffer the same way by marrying that stinky wife - beating man. But it turned out that Jiang Beihuai was actually the illegitimate son of the Jiang family who'd been living outside!
Bai Yunxi's unusual behavior caught Zhang Fuwen's attention. He looked at his wife's cowering figure in puzzlement.
He asked with concern, "Axi, what's wrong with you?"
Afraid of being exposed on the spot by Jiang Beihuai, Bai Yunxi mumbled and tried to cover it up in every way, "Brother Wen, I suddenly feel unwell. Can we go home right away?"
Zhang Fuwen frowned. Although his wife was very bold in bed, he didn't like the occasional vulgarity she showed.
Before he could say anything, Jiang Beihuai pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Awen, who are these two?"
Bai Wenxi was now fully focused on how to make a good personal documentary for her father. She simply said coldly, "My stepsister and her husband. They were on their honeymoon abroad on the day of our wedding and couldn't make it back."
Jiang Beihuai suddenly realized and very friendlyly reached out his hand to Zhang Fuwen, "So you're the young master of the Zhang family. I've long admired you."
Although the Zhang family was also a wealthy family, it was still far from being comparable to the Jiang family.
Although Zhang Fuwen felt very regretful about breaking off the engagement with Bai Wenxi, thinking that since she had married into the Jiang family, he could also get involved with the wealthy family through marriage, so he secretly felt excited about her remarriage.
At first, after his father - in - law died, he even wanted the two sisters to serve him together, with Yunxi as the main wife and Wenxi as the secondary one. But now it seemed that marrying Wenxi off would bring more benefits.
Now that the heir of the Jiang family was talking to him kindly, Zhang Fuwen's calculating mind started to stir, "Brother - in - law, you're too polite. It's my fault. At that time, Yunxi just insisted on going abroad during that period, and I couldn't persuade her. If it weren't for my wife, I would definitely have attended your wedding."
"Brother Zhang's love for his wife is understandable," Jiang Beihuai seemed very happy, and his deep bright eyes curved into a crescent moon. "From now on, we're relatives. As family, we don't need to be so polite. You can just call me Beihuai."
Then, with his hands behind his back, he turned to Bai Yunxi, bent down slightly, and said, "Everyone told me that the younger sister of the Bai family looks very much like her elder sister. Seeing you today, it's really true. Sister, you can marry a talented and wealthy young master like Brother Zhang. I also wish you well."
His words were sincere and his attitude was very kind. Bai Yunxi couldn't figure out whether he recognized her or really thought Bai Wenxi was the heartless woman who had abandoned him.
But she had to admit that after seeing him again after such a long time, Bai Yunxi still felt a flutter in her heart.
Jiang Beihuai's tall and straight figure was still so outstanding. Just standing there with his hands behind his back, he outshone Zhang Fuwen beside him.
Bai Yunxi pressed her pounding heart hard. She had been successful with many men, but she had been defeated by him. She had pestered him for a long time but hadn't even touched his young body. It was all for nothing, and Bai Wenxi had reaped the benefits!
Zhang Fuwen had many cousins who were all eyeing his position, so he was already under a lot of pressure.
Seeing that Jiang Beihuai was so easy - going, he immediately smiled and chatted, "Beihuai, you're really talented. I heard that you've already acquired several plots of land for development?"
"Aren't you new to inheriting the Jiang family's enterprise?" Zhang Fuwen flattered skillfully and subtly. "You and the Jiang Group really complement each other. Without your determination, the Jiang Group wouldn't have obtained the land development right for Dream Village."
Jiang Beihuai smiled modestly, with only a very shallow dimple showing on his cheek, "It's also because the executives have strategic vision. I just adopted their suggestions."
Bai Wenxi had been chatting merrily with Chen Liangke beside them and also dealing with Yao Chunmei's various unreasonable requests. She hadn't really paid attention to the men's business talk.
But Zhang Fuwen's sycophancy was so obvious that people couldn't help but look at him. Bai Wenxi gave her husband a fake smile and a sidelong glance. Jiang Beihuai immediately put on an innocent look.
Zhang Fuwen took the opportunity to probe, trying to get in touch with the Jiang family, "I wonder how the Jiang Group plans to develop the land? Is there any plan to cooperate with other companies?"
At this time, Jiang Beihuai loosened his collar and let out a sigh, "Sorry, I'll go to the restroom."
Bai Yunxi was blushing and feeling hot on the side. Seeing Jiang Beihuai's calm reaction, he clearly hadn't seen through her scheme.
He must think that the heartless woman was Bai Wenxi, that the money - loving and vicious person was the elder sister, not her, the innocent and pure younger sister who was meeting him for the first time!
Finally, when Jiang Beihuai left alone, she immediately used the excuse of touching up her makeup and followed him.
Jiang Beihuai was standing in front of the sink, washing his hands with his head down. Suddenly, a soft and boneless body pressed against him from behind.
"Oops, I'm sorry, brother - in - law. I just sprained my ankle in my high heels," Bai Yunxi deliberately tucked her long hair behind her ear, showing what she thought was her most beautiful left cheek. "Fortunately, you caught me just now, or I would have fallen."
Jiang Beihuai didn't expect this woman to have the guts to approach him actively. He kept silent and just wanted to see what tricks she would play next.
"Actually, elder sister didn't mean to go against my mother on purpose. She's just been spoiled at home and has such a proud temper," Bai Yunxi looked pitiful, and as she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears. "We're all afraid to provoke her. Please, brother - in - law, help us plead. You must make a good documentary for Dad."
"Really? I thought she was just heartless and cruel to me," Jiang Beihuai's imposing figure blocked the exit of the restroom. "I didn't expect that she's also selfish and self - centered towards you relatives at home?"
Bai Yunxi tilted her head, opened her eyes wide in surprise, and said indignantly, "I didn't expect that besides bullying us at home, she's also so arrogant and malicious towards you?"
Jiang Beihuai watched her glib - tongued. Clearly, she was trying to sow discord meanly, but she still wore a mask of innocence. He deeply mourned his own blindness in the past.
He'd actually been coaxed by this kind of woman to be her boyfriend and had served her like a lackey. And just because of a few sweet words, he'd actually believed them and even fantasized about getting married, having children, and growing old together!
"Enough!" Jiang Beihuai was furious and didn't want to listen to this shameless woman slander his wife anymore.
He directly turned on the faucet, and the cold water gushed out towards Bai Yunxi, washing away her gaudy makeup and delicate hairstyle completely.
"Ahh! Ahh! Ahh!" Bai Yunxi shrieked like a marmot, spinning around and dodging everywhere in the restroom.
She wanted to escape directly, but Jiang Beihuai's imposing figure was blocking the door tightly, and she didn't dare to force her way out.
"You, why are you treating me like this?" Bai Yunxi still didn't forget to act weak. "I just told the truth about your wife. Are you going to bully a woman?"