Plan A
Old Shadows of the Republic of China 10
Truth
“Could it be that my brother’s lover outside is causing trouble? Did my brother scold you?”
Everyone knows Wei Ting has a lover outside, which is why he always goes out.
The Second Concubine asked Wei Ting to bring that lover into the mansion, but Wei Ting refused, so the lover remains outside.
Wei Ting is very secretive; no one knows what his lover outside looks like, what their name is, or where they live.
Zi Han’s expression changed, her eyes widened.
It seems to be true.
Zi Han wanted to say something but remained silent.
Footsteps approached from behind, and Su Xin turned to see Wei Ting walking towards her.
“Zhizhi, why are you standing at my door?”
“I have something to give you. Qingqing is getting married the day after tomorrow and sent a wedding invitation.”
Su Xin pointed at the items in Zi Han’s hand.
“Married? How is she suddenly getting married?”
Wei Ting remembered the girl, and in fact, he knew that she liked him.
“Why do you care when she gets married? Are you going or not?”
Su Xin glared at Wei Ting.
“Of course, I’ll go. Why wouldn’t I? After all, she’s like a younger sister. Who is her husband?”
Wei Ting asked curiously.
“I don’t know, but Qingqing said he is quite a good person.”
Anyway, better than you.
“Oh.”
Wei Ting pouted, thinking, “Let her marry then, it saves thinking of unnecessary things.”
This is also good; he does not want to hurt the girl.
Su Xin stayed in the room for an hour, then leisurely walked towards Master Wei’s courtyard. Today there wasn’t anything important to discuss; it just became a habit to visit and sit for a while every day.
Shen Xiangting held a round fan today, watching the koi in the pond.
“You’ve come; I have something to give you.”
Seeing her approach, Shen Xiangting waved her fan at her.
“Hmm? What is it?”
“You made such a big contribution, so of course, you deserve a reward.”
Shen Xiangting took out a small blue box, very delicately packaged.
“Thank you, can I open it now?”
Su Xin took it and thanked her.
“Of course.”
Su Xin unwrapped the outer packaging, opened the box, and saw what was inside.
It was a teardrop-shaped jade pendant, strung on a red string.
The jade was of top quality and very beautiful.
“Isn’t this what I just saw in the jewelry store? Did you send someone to follow me?”
Su Xin raised an eyebrow.
“For your safety, I had to do it. I’m sorry for not telling you earlier, but those people will not invade your privacy. They just follow you at a distance to ensure your safety.”
“I understand, thank you for the gift; I like it very much.”
“Do you want to wear it?”
Shen Xiangting asked.
“Okay.”
Shen Xiangting took out the jade pendant strung on a red string and tied it around Su Xin’s neck.
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Standing very close, Su Xin could smell Shen Xiangting’s pleasant fragrance, and Shen Xiangting could detect a faint scent of ink on Su Xin.
It wasn’t the scent of brush ink, but rather the smell of fountain pen ink.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Su Xin tucked the jade pendant inside her clothes, the cool touch made her feel a bit uncomfortable at first, but after a while, as the jade pendant warmed to her body temperature, she felt better.
On the day Liu Shiqing got married, Su Xin and Wei Ting dressed up and went to the groom’s residence.
Su Xin wore a light-colored dress, looking elegant and graceful. Since it was a Western-style wedding, Wei Ting also wore a suit.
According to Su Xin’s description, Wei Ting resembled a dazzling peacock, irresistibly attractive.
Su Xin entered, holding Wei Ting’s arm, and they attracted everyone’s attention.
Through conversations with the guests, Su Xin finally learned the groom’s identity.
The groom had quite a background; he was a trusted subordinate of the area’s boss.
As Su Xin and Wei Ting sat down, she felt a gaze sweep over them, as cold as ice.
Both Su Xin and Wei Ting felt it, but Wei Ting only glanced in that direction, appearing completely unconcerned.
Su Xin looked towards the person; he was a very conspicuous man, and even without a military uniform, he exuded a sharp aura. At first glance, Su Xin could tell he was a soldier, probably the area’s boss.
“So, is it interesting?”
Wei Ting’s voice came lightly from beside her.
“No.”
Su Xin shook her head and withdrew her gaze.
“Not interested?”
“Mm.”
Su Xin looked at the nuts on her table and picked up a sunflower seed to crack.
“Oh? Many women here keep looking at him. Why don’t you like him? Is he not good-looking?”
Wei Ting became interested and took the opportunity before the banquet started to ask his sister.
“He’s good-looking.”
Su Xin didn’t know why Wei Ting was suddenly excited. He asked a question, and she answered it.
“Manly, good-looking, very powerful, why don’t you like him? Zhizhi, you’re very picky.”
“You’re also good-looking, and many women are looking at you, but I don’t like your type either.”
Su Xin continued cracking sunflower seeds, quite enjoying the taste.
“Nonsense, I’m your brother, you wouldn’t dare to like me.”
Wei Ting tapped Su Xin on the head.
“You’re so picky, mother will be worried.”
Wei Ting smirked.
“Don’t worry, if anyone should be worried, it should be you first. Father told mother not to worry about me.”
“Why does father like you so much?”
Wei Ting poked Su Xin’s arm. He didn’t quite understand; this sister of his isn’t particularly likable, but father seems to favor this sister who returned from studying abroad.
“I also like myself very much.”
Su Xin brushed away Wei Ting’s hand, as it disturbed her sunflower seed cracking.
The banquet began, and Liu Shiqing looked very beautiful today, dazzling.
The groom isn’t very handsome, certainly not as handsome as Wei Ting, but he seems very approachable and gives off a reliable vibe.
The bride and groom went from table to table to toast, and Liu Shiqing first smiled at her good friend, then raised her glass to Wei Ting.
“Big brother Wei, I’m younger than you, and I’m already married. I guess good things are coming your way soon too.”
Liu Shiqing suppressed the bitterness in her throat and smiled brightly.
Wei Ting smiled but did not reply.
“In the future, your wife will surely be a good woman.”
“Yes, a good woman. I’ve watched you grow up as a younger sister, take care.”
Wei Ting smiled and drank the wine in his glass.
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“Okay.”
Liu Shiqing’s heart sank, feeling cold. After all, she’s liked him for so many years; how can she just forget?
A warm, dry hand held hers, and Liu Shiqing turned her head to see that it was her husband holding her.
Liu Shiqing felt much better and walked with him to the next table.
In the end, she must let go.
When it was time to throw the bouquet, Su Xin stood at the back, not intending to catch it, as she wasn’t interested in anyone right now and didn’t expect anything significant to happen soon, so she thought it better to let others have it.
But as luck would have it, as people scrambled for the bouquet, it bumped right into Su Xin’s arms, making her feel amused.
Su Xin, holding the bouquet, looked over at Liu Shiqing.
Liu Shiqing gestured to her, encouraging her.
The guests around them cheered, and Su Xin stood in the middle holding the bouquet, blinking.
After the banquet ended, no one wanted the bouquet, so Su Xin still held it, looking around and noticing Wei Ting was gone.
Su Xin intentionally looked for Wei Ting, so she wandered around the house and seemed to hear something extraordinary and also saw something extraordinary.
The area’s boss, the man Su Xin had glanced at a few more times, was pressing someone else against the wall, kissing them very intensely.
“Still think it’s a pity, hmm?”
The man’s voice was deep, with an authoritative aura.
Su Xin noticed that the clothes and appearance of the person in his arms looked very familiar; weren’t those the clothes her brother wore when he left in the morning? (LP: Gay!!!)
“Crazy.”
Wei Ting snorted lightly, tugged at his clothes, and touched his lips.
His lips were rosy, and his face was also red, revealing a hint of flirtatiousness.
Su Xin blinked, thinking her brother was acting strangely.
Wei Ting was just about to say something when he saw his sister standing quietly not far away, watching him, and his face suddenly turned pale.
The man noticed his reaction and glanced in Su Xin’s direction.
“Zhizhi.”
Wei Ting swallowed and called Su Xin’s name, his face pale.
“Mm.”
Su Xin walked in and nodded.
“We…”
Wei Ting scratched his head, trying to think of how to explain.
“Brother, you were too careless, too impatient.”
Su Xin didn’t seem very agitated, she simply remarked that Wei Ting was very careless.
“I’m leaving first.”
Wei Ting said to the man, grabbed Su Xin’s hand, and walked out.
“You won’t tell others, right?”
“Why would I?”
Su Xin walked with Wei Ting, talking.
“Don’t you have anything to ask me?”
Wei Ting looked into Su Xin’s eyes.
“Yes, have you thought it through?”
“What?”
“To be with him, or just for fun?”
“I don’t know, he’s a madman, he’s sick.”
Wei Ting said irritably, as he hates mentioning the future, especially his future with that man.
Knowing this is wrong, they shouldn’t be together, but it’s just happened this way, and he still wants to continue making mistakes, indulging in it, unable to extricate himself.
“He’s sick, and maybe I’m also sick because of him.”
“Then why do you always stare at the Third Concubine?”
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Su Xin asked a question related to her task.
“Is the Third Concubine beautiful?”
“Beautiful.”
“If I were a normal man, I should be staring at such a beautiful woman.”
Wei Ting gave her a smile, but Su Xin felt that the smile was uglier than crying, filled with a sense of despair.
“If father and mother find out, I will be beaten to death. This matter absolutely cannot be known to anyone. If others find out, it will definitely become a reason for the First Wife to attack us.”
“And what about your lover outside?”
“Exactly, that madman.”
“Then why was Zi Han crying?”
“She knows I might have been messed with, but she doesn’t know who it was because I haven’t touched her for a long time and also threatened her.”
Wei Ting appeared very indifferent.
“How did she know?”
“That day, I was lying on the bed applying medicine there, and she pushed the door open and saw.”
Su Xin thought for a moment, reflecting on how Zi Han’s inner voice is dealing with discovering her young master applying medicine to his own backside.
“Can’t you say it’s hemorrhoids?”
“Do your hemorrhoids involve putting fingers inside to apply?”