After Marrying Bigshot Vegetable Boss - Chapter 40

As soon as Yu Lan finished speaking, the other party left. Within two minutes, Song Sijue, who was downstairs, didn’t raise the bid again and gave up on the auction.

 

It was unclear whether he believed Yu Lan’s words or had other considerations.

 

Once the other party left, Chu Wang had already formed his own conclusions from the brief conversation and expressions, even before Yu Lan said anything.

 

It wasn’t even a guess; he had already made a judgment.

 

Although he phrased it as a question, his voice was certain: “Song Sijue?”

 

Yu Lan was surprised by Chu Wang’s sharpness: “You figured it out?”

 

“Not too hard.” Chu Wang responded lightly, not mentioning that it was quite obvious.

 

“If you don’t want to give in, then don’t.” He said.

 

“I wasn’t planning to give in.” Yu Lan smiled slyly. “I just wanted to see if he would actually come looking for me.”

 

“And if he does?” Chu Wang’s tone sounded calm, “Don’t let him bully you.”

 

“You’re right next to me, how could that happen?” Yu Lan said as a matter of course.

 

Chu Wang actually wanted to say that he couldn’t do anything, being just a vegetative person pushed around by others.

 

However, he heard Yu Lan’s next words: “Then, at that time, will you back me up?”

 

Without thinking, Chu Wang replied, “Yes.”

 

All those previous thoughts were instantly thrown out the window.

 

“By the way, how did you know it was him?” Yu Lan asked, his curiosity piqued.

 

There were many obvious signs, but Chu Wang picked a key one to explain: “Typically, only clients we cooperate with would be qualified to send messages to you. Plus, since he returned to the country, he would have to make a move. When you mentioned it, it was easy to figure out.”

 

“Oh.” Yu Lan nodded obediently, then glanced up at Chu Wang. “Are you a bit upset?”

 

He asked on a sudden impulse, not sure why. Chu Wang’s expression didn’t seem different from before, but something felt…off?

 

“Why would I be upset?” Chu Wang seemed taken aback by his question, frowning slightly.

 

“As long as you’re not.” Yu Lan wondered if he was overthinking it, not sure why he asked that.

 

Chu Wang reacted quickly and turned his head away.

 

…Was it that obvious?

 

He actually had no issues with the foreign company Lianmai.

 

He believed that cooperation should be mutually beneficial, with nothing more to say about it.

 

But he did have some opinions about the agent.

 

Following Yu Lan’s gaze from earlier, he quickly spotted the man who had been bidding against them.

 

The man wore a well-tailored dark blue suit, with features that could be described as proper.

 

If he were a business partner, the first impression wouldn’t be bad.

 

But…

 

“So last time he also pestered you like this, asking for your name?” Chu Wang asked, feeling calm, disdainful of such matters.

 

Yu Lan felt a slight tension in the air but nodded honestly, “…Something like that.”

 

“I see.” Chu Wang pondered for a moment and then uttered just four words.

 

After the auction, there was an after-party, where guests needed to move from the hall to the adjacent banquet room.

 

Someone came up to invite them down, but Yu Lan, who didn’t drink and had no interest in a room full of strangers, declined.

 

Zhang Yan had gone backstage to handle the process for two auction items, so Yu Lan planned to wait for her to return before leaving together.

 

“Mr. Chu, didn’t Zhang Yan say it would be better to make an appearance at this auction? So why…”

 

“No need.” Chu Wang replied.

 

The price of just one of their items was already enough to give the organizers face. Moreover, if they didn’t want to stay, no one would likely stop them.

 

“That’s good,” Yu Lan said, thinking of the jade they had just bought. “Once we get it, we should try it out at home. It might be useful for you.”

 

“Alright.”

 

To make things easier, Yu Lan pushed Chu Wang’s wheelchair to the elevator and waited there. He remembered his phone was still on a nearby table, so he went to fetch it quickly.

 

As he approached the table, he heard footsteps coming closer. The person stopped a little distance away, politely not getting too close.

 

Then he heard a somewhat familiar voice.

 

“Excuse me, I don’t mean to intrude.”

 

“Are you the buyer of those cufflinks earlier? I was the one who asked someone to come up and speak to you, but the person I mentioned isn’t here today, so I wanted to explain in person…”

 

The voice wasn’t loud, but it was very clear.

 

Yu Lan didn’t expect Song Sijue to actually come. He found the coincidence quite fascinating.

 

He was still wearing a mask, revealing only his bright and clear eyes.

 

But right now, he was more concerned about…

 

Yu Lan glanced up and saw that Chu Wang had clearly heard as well. His expression wasn’t as relaxed; it was rather cold and slowly shifting.

 

However, Chu Wang’s wheelchair was around the corner near the elevator, so Song Sijue could only see a slender figure’s back.

 

He found this person vaguely familiar.

 

But he had already dismissed the idea that it could be the young student he had met before. He thought he was just overthinking it because he had been preoccupied with this matter lately.

 

As he was thinking this, the person turned around to face him—

 

Yu Lan didn’t beat around the bush and casually took off his mask. “Looking for me?”

 

Song Sijue’s expression remained relatively normal, but he was stunned into silence for a long moment.

 

How could it be…?

 

At that moment, he recalled their past interactions, the first encounter’s amazement, and the straightforward questions during their second meeting.

 

But Song Sijue subconsciously didn’t want to believe it, so he remained rooted to the spot.

 

Yu Lan waited for a full minute, losing patience. “If you have nothing to say, I’ll be leaving.”

 

Song Sijue snapped out of it. “Wait!”

 

Yu Lan looked behind him, realizing that Yu Ling really hadn’t come. He felt a bit disappointed. “You’re really alone?”

 

Song Sijue wanted to explain, but Yu Lan spoke faster: “Last time I asked, you said you were single and had called off an engagement.”

 

“So, within a week, you’ve found someone to give those cufflinks to?”

 

The young man in front of Song Sijue wasn’t in simple casual clothes this time. His hair was neatly groomed, and he wore an expensive custom suit, looking well-dressed and meticulously groomed.

 

He looked more refined and elegant than before, like someone meant to be surrounded by luxury.

 

Song Sijue’s face heated up with embarrassment, but seeing him now, he felt even more certain…

 

The initial fondness he felt was genuine, and every subsequent impression reinforced that.

 

“No,” Song Sijue forced a smile, “But it is for a younger brother I was close to as a child. We haven’t seen each other in many years, and he’s been feeling down lately. I just wanted to give him a gift.”

 

“Oh…” Yu Lan drew out the word meaningfully. “Is that so.”

 

“Then,” Song Sijue struggled with how to address Yu Lan and ended up apologizing, “I misunderstood you last time. I had no ill intentions, just…”

 

“Why has he been feeling down? Are you trying to cheer him up?” Yu Lan didn’t care about the apology, continuing his line of questioning.

 

Song Sijue sighed. “His family has had some troubles, old issues. His younger brother seems to…”

 

“His younger brother treats him badly, bullies him, and makes him cry whenever he mentions him, right?” Yu Lan, losing patience, interrupted. “Oh, and did he say his brother has a bad personality, always framing him, while he can only endure it?”

 

“Do you have any sense?” Yu Lan spoke quickly. “Do you people only listen to one side of the story and never try to understand the full picture?”

 

“No, actually, after I went back last time, I asked about my former fiancée…” Song Sijue stopped mid-sentence, suddenly realizing something.

 

How did Yu Lan know about his younger brother?

 

And he could even mention specific details only Yu Ling had told him?

 

His heart sank as everything seemed to point to an unlikely answer.

 

How could it be so coincidental?

 

But what else could explain all these connections?

 

And he had mentioned being married; he had wondered why there was no ring…

 

Song Sijue quickly pieced it all together.

 

“You are…”

 

He didn’t want to believe it but took a deep breath, seeking confirmation.

 

“Allow me to introduce myself,” Yu Lan said, “I am also surnamed Yu. I am the younger brother with a bad temper, known for bullying others. My name is Yu Lan.”

 

After saying this, Yu Lan, feeling it wasn’t quite enough, walked over to the elevator, pushed the wheelchair over, and returned to face the stunned Song Sijue.

 

The man in the wheelchair had handsome, prominent features. Even with his eyes closed, he exuded an undeniable presence of authority.

 

“As for what I said last time, it was all true.”

 

“Aren’t you curious?” Yu Lan didn’t hold back, sweetly and tenderly saying, “This is my husband.”

 

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Sorry for the short chapter. I’ll try to update more tomorrow to make it up to you all.

 

I want to write more while I’m feeling expressive; otherwise, I’ll get back to being stuck and unable to write again.