Arc 4
The Supporting Female Is a Stand-In for the Female Lead (10)
The news that Xu Chi broke up with Ye Wei for Liang Ruowei spread like fire. The news was almost expected and unexpected at once.
All in all, Xu Chi’s affection for Liang Ruowei was obvious to all. After Liang Ruowei left, Xu Chi did not have a girlfriend and remained single for more than two years. When he had a girlfriend, the said girlfriend was 5 to 8 points similar to Liang Ruowei. Who dared to say and believe Xu Chi already forgot Liang Ruowei? Hence, it was a matter of time before the break up arrived, especially combined with Liang Ruowei’s return. The people who knew the inside story were counting with their fingers for the day.
The unexpected thing was that Liang Ruowei has not done anything yet. She just apologized, pretend to be pitiful, and shed some tears of grievance and Xu Chi’s heart already softened, totally forgetting that when Liang Ruowei decided to leave the country, he himself almost died in the hospital because of alcohol poisoning and even that couldn’t get Liang Ruowei to come back to visit him. This… Wasn’t Xu Chi too easy to coax? Or was his affection for her as deep as the ocean and stronger than the gold? Liang Ruowei’s method of winning people’s hearts was really worthy of rounds of applause!
“So that’s why people call Xu Chi’s true love is Liang Ruowei. When Liang Ruowei was gone, he scoured for her replacement. As soon as Liang Ruowei returned, he turned his face and discarded the stand-in without hesitation. Where else can you find a man like him?”
“Liang Ruowei is amazing. Ye Wei may be a substitute, but, in name, she is Xu Chi’s girlfriend. Regardless, Liang Ruowei ignored that fact and would rather be a third party in their relationship to get Xu Chi back. Aiya, where else can you find a woman like her?”
“Poor Ye Wei. When she discovered the truth, she got instantly dumped. Poor, poor Ye Wei, hehe.”
“I heard, that night, when Ye Wei heard the truth, she was speechless and was in great pain. She has to pretend to smile and bless Xu Chi and Liang Ruowei for a blissful marriage. What a poor girl.”
“Tsk. Ye Wei must have really loved Xu Chi. If this kind of situation befalls me, I will be mad with fury. To bless them like Ye Wei did? Ha. I won’t rest easy until I take revenge on those scumbags. I can’t understand her. For me, it’s tooth for tooth, eye for eye. I won’t rest until I drag them down with me.”
“Keep boasting ah. Do you dare to challenge Xu Chi? I bet, even your whole family won’t dare to challenge him either. Be careful with your mouth if you don’t want to get expelled from your house.”
“……Shut up.”
“Honestly, my first impression of Ye Wei is that she pretends to be a white lotus to seduce men. Damn. Today, I learned, compared to Liang Ruowei, what is Ye Wei?”
“Shh. Zip your mouth. Liang Ruowei is here.”
The cafe of the Huating Hotel was always bustling. Rich ladies liked to hang out there. Today was no diferent. The ladies met up there and ‘discussed’ the most hottest topic in recent days, and that topic was the love and hate between Xu Chi, Liang Ruowei and Ye Wei.
Now that the object of the ‘discussion’ arrived, the topic naturally ceased and shifted to another topic. It’s not that they were afraid of Liang Ruowei, rather, they were afraid of Xu Chi that was backing her.
The Liang Family had some name in City B and their family business was huge, however, it was not to the point of fear. If it’s not because Liang Ruowei had a good relationship with Xu Chi and Cao Heng, she, Liang Ruowei, wouldn’t be any different from an ordinary second rich generation. If such a person dared to do this kind of thing like seducing other people’s boyfriends, they would ridicule her without limit.
Who would give such a person some face ah?
Nowadays, Liang Ruowei always wore either a certain big-name, or high-end, or limited-edition clothes and dazzling jewelry, especially the blinding branded bag she was holding. There were only 100 bags of that kind in the world. The kind of bag that couldn’t be bought just by money. They dripped with envy just with a glimpse of it.
This bitch’s life was too enviable!
“Ruowei-jie, what a coincidence, you are here too. Come, come. Sit here.”
A few ladies who just scolded her as a Little Three beamed at her, perfectly interpreting what plastic sisters were, turning their faces faster than turning a book.
“Ruowei-jie, I heard that you and Xu-shao reconciled. Congrats, can we expect to drink your wedding wine soon?”
“Xu-shao has waited three years for you, and now both of you finally get to be together again. Your relationship is definitely a godsend fate. We’re waiting for your wedding.”
“We all can see Xu-shao‘s feelings for you, Ruowei-jie. Lover first, then wedding soon. What a happy occasion.’
“That’s right. Ruowei-jie, congrats.”
Liang Ruowei merely smiled. Her gaze swept the women standing before her, smiling hypocritically. Their friendship couldn’t be considered good, but it wasn’t bad either. Every time they met, they would exchange some words. After the Liang Family’s accident in her previous life, she came to them several times. She didn’t expect them to help, but she didn’t expect them to ridicule her either. Yet, they sent her a cold shoulder as they insulted and mocked her. Only then did she realize how fake their friendships were. Smiling in front of her, yet satirizing her behind her.
Not only that, after Ye Wei became Xu Chi’s woman, they flattered Ye Wei and circled around her. Now Ye Wei broke up with Xu Chi, they came back to flatter her.
These people were used to switching sides to the one beneficial to them. In their eyes, there was no friendship, only interests.
And, she didn’t bother to make friends with such people at all. She smiled and greeted them. Then, she walked directly past them, and sat down at the window beside them.
As soon as Liang Ruowei passed them, several people winked at each other, They rolled their eyes and snorted. Then they shrugged and whispered, “Look at Liang Ruowei’s conceited attitude. Does she really regard herself as the Mrs. of the Xu Family?”
“Exactly. I can’t see what points of her are attractive to Xu Chi? She isn’t anything special.”
“Ye Wei is a fool. She gave up Xu Chi so easily. If I were her, I would never let Liang Ruowei succeed just like that! That’s Xu Chi we are talking about, you know! If you get to marry Xu Chi, you don’t need to worry about anything else for the rest of your life! Everything is within your hand! Even if I am just a substitute, I won’t back down!”
“Whoa, whoa, whoa! You shut up for a sec! Look there, isn’t that Ye Wei?!”
“Ye Wei? Did I just hear ‘Ye Wei’? Where?!”
“Why is Ye Wei here? Does she come to have a fight with Liang Ruowei?”
Some followed the direction of the sound and as expected, they saw Ye Wei. She wore a simple white T-shirt and cropped jeans with a pair of white sneakers on her feet. Her long soft hair tied up high in a ponytail with a black sling bag on her shoulder and her face was clean without excessive make-up. Compared with Liang Ruowei in full dress, she was as plain as a cabbage, almost like passers-by thatt people forgot at a glance.
At this moment, they seemed to understand why Xu Chi chose Liang Ruowei
“Ye Wei!” Someone called Ye Wei and was immediately swatted on the shoulder by the other ladies around her.
“Ssshhh! Liang Ruowei is watching. Do you wish to ire her?”
“……I don’t want to, ah.”
They ridiculed and insulted her, but it was all behind her back. On the surface, they had good relationships.
Ye Wei didn’t hear the call just now and found an empty seat to sit down. She ordered a cup of mango juice and a strawberry cake, then she sat for about ten minutes.
Several people secretly took a peek at her and guessed, “Seems like Ye Wei is waiting for someone?”
“What’s Ye Wei doing here? Liang Ruowei just arrived and now Ye Wei is here! Did they make an appointment to negotiate about their situation?”
“Xu Chi has broken up with Ye Wei. What negotiation can Ye Wei do with Liang Ruowei?”
“…..Your words sound reasonable.”
After all, according to the current situation, Ye Wei was a complete loser. Where did she have the qualifications to negotiate with Liang Ruowei?
If so… Then, what is Ye Wei here for?
Several people glanced at each other with a puzzled face. Plus, Ye Wei came alone.
The whole situation appeared weird.
As they guessed, a man in a white shirt and jeans sat in front of Ye Wei. The man was remarkably handsome, with sword eyebrows and captivating eyes. Different from Xu Chi’s indifference that could freeze people just by a look, this man was as warm as a spring breeze, giving people a pretty comfortable feeling.
Melon-eaters: “……???”
“What is going on? Who is this man?”
“I have never seen him. Have you?”
“I haven’t either… Hold up, that’s not supposed to be our focus! The focus now is why Ye Wei met this man!”
Ye Wei was dumped by Xu Chi a few days ago. After Ye Wei learned the truth, according to their ideas, Ye Wei would hide at home and cry herself to death. Yet, not only was she not dejected, she appeared fresh and healthy? She even went out alone with another man?
In the past ten minutes, Ye Wei had a happy chat with the strange man. The onlookers couldn’t sit still and were about to send a little sister over to eavesdrop when they saw Cao Heng leading a girl in. With his sharp eyes, he was quick to notice Ye Wei.
Cao Heng was quite surprised and happy when he noticed Ye Wei, yet the happiness evaporated when he noticed a strange man sitting opposite Ye Wei. He sent his girlfriend aside and went to Ye Wei by himself. He scrutinized the man, “Ye Wei, it’s such a coincidence that you also come here for coffee. Is this your friend?
Ye Wei was surprised to see Cao Heng and replied, “Mn, this is my friend Zhao Qi.” And said to Zhao Qi, “This is Cao Heng.”
Cao Heng perfunctorily answered with vigilance in his eyes that was never put down. He waved his hand and casually said, “I’m Cao Heng, Ye Wei’s friend.”
Zhao Qi nodded, “Hello.”
Then, Cao Heng sat down next to him.
Ye Wei smiled and looked at Cao Heng, Why don’t you leave?
Cao Heng looked at Zhao Qi, this man has a face of a little white face[1]! He must want to abduct Ye Wei. Ye Wei is so stupid. There is a high chance she will be deceived again!
Zhao Qi took a sip of his coffee.
Cao Heng blinked at Ye Wei, “……?” What’s going on?
Ye Wei blinked back at him, “……?” What’s ‘What’s going on?’?
Zhao Qi, “……”
Zhao Qi was a person who could read the situation. He stood up and said, “You guys talk first, I’ll go to the bathroom.”
Seeing Zhao Qi get up and leave, Cao Heng withdrew his alert eyes and leaned close to Ye Wei, “What’s going on with that Zhao Qi? Your friend? I think he has an ill-intention to you. You should be careful.”
Ye Wei tilted her head in surprise, “Ill intention? Really?”
Cao Heng pecked his head and swore, “Of course, only men know men best. I can see what Zhao Qi is thinking from his eyes. He must have an ill intention for you. You’d better stay away from him. Men’s words aren’t one to be trusted. They can say anything in order to deceive women. You should polish your eyes, don’t be cheated by men, you hear me?”
Ye Wei thoughtfully pondered Cao Heng’s words and nodded, “Don’t worry, I’ll be very careful this time. I won’t be cheated again.”
Cao Heng’s guilt resurged. After those things happened, it was considered good that Ye Wei still listened to him without being irritated. “It’s best if you think so… No, wait, Ye Wei, what do you mean?” He reacted with hindsight, Ye Wei doesn’t deny her relationship with Zhao Qi?
“Don’t tell me you really want to be with that Zhao Qi…?”
Ye Wei waved her hand, “No, no. Not yet. I just met him to have a look first. My mother also wishes for this. My mother and his mother are old friends. They have always wanted to set us up and lamented that we had no chance to meet before. It was hard to make an appointment before, and now we have a chance, we decided to meet.”
Cao Heng, “???”
Cao Heng gulped, “Hold up… so, now, you are on a blind date?!”
Ye Wei is on a blind date?!
Ye Wei, who was supposed to be so sad, actually came out on a blind date??
The ladies who hid aside and watched were also shocked, “Ye Wei actually is here for a blind date?”
“What? She really gives up on Xu Chi?”
“It’s up to her if she gives up. For Xu Chi, she is just a stand-in. Now that the original goods is back, Ye Wei must back down even if she is unwilling.”
“Ye Wei, this little fake white lotus, doesn’t retaliate at all? Ai. It’s too cheap for that bitch Liang Ruowei then!”
“That it! I also expect Ye Wei and Liang Ruowei to fight to the death!”
“It annoys me every time I see Liang Ruowei get so cocky.”
A group of people furiously spewed the words in their hearts. Out of nowhere, someone proposed, “If only Ye Wei snatched Xu Chi back, can Liang Ruowei still be arrogant?”
“Shall we help Ye Wei?”
“Oh, my. That sounds like a good idea to me!”
Within a minute, those ladies planned how to let Ye Wei pull Liang Ruowei off her throne.
……
Cao Heng was dumbfounded when he heard Ye Wei was on a blind date!
Ye Wei saw Cao Heng’s shocked face and doubtfully wondered, “Aren’t I the one that is on a blind date? Why are you that shocked? Is there any problem?”
You on a blind date is a big problem on its own!
Cao Heng nearly shouted. As far as he knew, after that day, Xu Chi tried to search for Ye Wei several times and attempted to have a chat with her, but Ye Wei firmly refused. He thought it was because Ye Wei was angry and hadn’t forgiven Xu Chi’s actions. She was still in the painful phase of being cheated and didn’t wish to face Xu Chi. How could he guess Ye Wei would come out for a blind date in a blink of eyes?
How could there be such a sudden event?
Don’t tell him… This is Ye Wei’s defense mechanism after she is injured by Xu Chi???
Cao Heng was anxious, “Ye Wei, don’t be impulsive. How about you think about this again? Besides, you haven’t graduated from college, have you? Don’t you think it’s too early to date now?”
“I said, don’t worry. I’ll think about it carefully. After all, this is my life-long event, and it can’t be hasty. And it’s not too early now. In terms of time, my graduation is already in front of my eyes. Don’t you think that I have considered it carefully?”
……???
Cao Heng was stunned on the spot. His anxiousness peaked. “Ye Wei, if you don’t want to go on a blind date, I can pretend to be your boyfriend and help you drive Zhao Qi away. Don’t worry, with me, no one can force you!”
Ye Wei blinked her eyes at him again, “No, I don’t want to, and no one forced me. Thank you for your kindness, but I don’t need it. Although I had an unfortunate relationship, I won’t be afraid of love. I believe there are people who really like me in this world.”
Cao Heng: “……”
The distress and remorse in his heart were unmeasurable. Ye Wei spoke earnestly and lightly, as if she had put everything behind. Still, in such a short time, who could put their feelings down so fast? Cao Heng could understand her thoughts. Besides, Ye Wei really loved Xu Chi. When Xu Chi was hospitalized because of his stomach problem, Ye Wei was so nervous and worried that she was about to cry. She got up early every day to cook porridge and soup for Xu Chi and stared at Xu Chi every day to ensure he ate. That’s how Xu Chi’s stomach was nourished a little bit.
In addition, Xu Chi had been living like a robot before he met Ye Wei. Because of Ye Wei, he slowly changed back to his former appearance.
She treated Xu Chi with sincerity, but it turned out that everything was a lie. How could she feel nothing? How could she put it down easily? There was no way her words is true.
Her action was indicating that she gave up on herself!
Cao Heng was not only anxious now, he was dying of anxiety!
He took deep breaths several times and told himself to be calm. He took out his 100% ability to coax women to be happy, “Ye Wei, this matter, we can discuss it another time. You are a student now, you should go to school with peace of mind. If there is something else, it’s not too late to think about it when you graduate. Besides, this is the first time you and Zhao Qi met. You don’t know what kind of person he is. What if he is a bad person?”
Ye Wei considered it carefully and said affirmatively, “What you said is right. I can’t judge a book by its cover. After all, I’ve been with A’Chi for half a year and I still don’t know the real him.”
Cao Heng: “……”
Cao Heng immediately saved himself, “Yes. There is a saying that people only know other people’s faces but not their hearts. Xu Chi is a good-looking person, who could have guessed his mind is so vicious? He is really too much, he is simply a scum among scum, and a disgrace among men!” Sorry, A’Chi, I can only sacrifice you at this critical moment.
Ye Wei’s ponytail bounced as she shook her head, “Cao Heng-ge, don’t say bad things about A’Chi like that. I don’t think he did it on purpose. He just followed his heart and there is nothing to be sorry about that. Why did you blame him for that?”
Cao Heng looked at Ye Wei, and increasingly felt that Xu Chi was not worthy to be called a human. Clearly, it was Xu Chi who did something wrong but Ye Wei didn’t scold him or hate him, instead, she tried to understand Xu Chi. “Xu Chi did this to you because he was too selfish. You don’t need to help him speak. Wrong is wrong. This is not something that can be denied by understanding him.”
Ye Wei smiled, “Cao Heng-ge, thank you, but really, don’t worry about me. I won’t punish myself for others’ mistakes. That would be really stupid. So, rest assured, I won’t do such things.”
……The more she spoke, the more worried Cao Heng was.
Ye Wei then issued an eviction order, “That’s all, then. You can go first, Zhao Qi should come out soon. ”
In the end, Cao Heng could only reluctantly leave. Still, he didn’t go far. His table was a few steps away from Ye Wei. He constantly watched Ye Wei’s movements as his hands clicked the familiar number. He called Xu Chi and covered his mouth with his hand, asking in a whisper, “A’Chi, have you talked to Ye Wei yet? Do you know what I saw? I saw Ye Wei was hurt so much by you that she forced herself on a blind date!”
Xu Chi was stunned, “Blind date?”
“Yes, blind date! I saw it with my own eyes. Ye Wei looks so sad and I can’t persuade her! She must have not forgotten what you did! She can only listen to the arrangement of her family to go on a blind date. She must be in a hopeless state!”
Xu Chi frowned. His mood sank involuntarily, “What’s going on, speak clearly.”
“What else do I need to say? You come here and take a look.”
After hanging up, Xu Chi rushed from the company.
When he arrived, he encountered Ye Wei and Zhao Qi chatting and laughing happily. The man was gentle and handsome, and the woman was pretty and lovely, like they were made for each other.
He couldn’t hear what Zhao Qi said, he could only see Ye Wei covering her lips and giggling with her eyes curved into crescents.
How happy she was, he could see it with naked eyes.
Cao Heng tugged at him, “Look! Ye Wei is so sad!”
Xu Chi: “……”
Footnotes
[1] In case you forgot, a little white face or 小白脸 – xiǎo bái liǎn is a man who lives from his face/relies on their girlfriends or wives for financial support ↵
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The chatting guest on the seat went, so the book slept.
lol “can i beat him” which one ur bsf or mr blind date 😂
our mc is also too funny seriously 🤣
thx for the ch! keep up the good work :)
Ye Wei smiled, “Cao Heng-ge, thank you, but really, don’t worry about me. I won’t punish myself for others’ mistakes. That would be really stupid. So, rest assured, I won’t do such things.”
She always knows what to say. So wonderful.
I love Ye Wei! I just cannot wait how this arc will develope further.
Thank you so much for translating this novel!!!
Is this novel dropped? :(
Cao heng is super dense 🧌
Either that or his brainhole automatically jumps to conclusions too much 👺
Hahaha Cao Heng, LMAO!!