35. Chen Yunsheng Falls from the Sky

Li Li looked at Jiang Nan's nervous expression, picked up the water glass calmly, and winked at Liang Yue.

Liang Yue understood and immediately said humbly, "Sister Jiang, I showed up at the wrong time yesterday... But don't get me wrong, there's really nothing between me and Brother Yunsheng... The adults just tried to bring us together as a joke, but I know everything. Brother Yunsheng..."

She didn't finish her words, but her tone was intriguing.

Jiang Nan thought for a moment before speaking: "It's okay. You're young, we won't bother with you."

Liang Yue was stunned for a moment and repeated: "Don't care?"

"Oh, Yueyue, didn't I tell you? Yunsheng and your sister Jiang won't be angry with you." Li Li saw Liang Yue was about to lose her temper and immediately interrupted her.

However, Liang Yue still wanted to lash out. She turned to Jiang Nan with an angry expression. But under Li Li's gaze, she had to turn aside and face Jiang Nan sideways.

Li Li glanced at her, her heart filled with sarcasm, and at the same time, she felt a little resentful towards Chen Minghui. If he had been more honest, why would she be involved with an upstart like the Liang family?

She spat at the Liang family in her heart, then turned to look at Jiang Nan with a sincere look: "Nannan, yesterday at the old house, Second Aunt spoke a little bluntly, but it was also for your own good and for the consideration of our Chen family. You must not take it to heart."

"Second Aunt, you're too kind." Jiang Nan replied without changing his expression.

"That's good, that's good," Li Li smiled. "You're so generous, I feel embarrassed." Then she changed to a comfortable sitting position, stared at Jiang Nan's face, and continued attentively, "Oh, Yunsheng is lucky to have such a gentle and beautiful wife like you."

Liang Yue pursed her lips, looking unhappy.

Li Li ignored her and continued, "Hey, has Yunsheng met your parents?"

"I have seen them." Jiang Nan's heart tightened, and he probably guessed their purpose.

"If you ask me, the two families should meet and have a meal together. How can you get married and the parents of the two families not meet each other?" Li Li looked at Jiang Nan with a smile. "Oh, look at my memory. Are your parents not able to come? What do they do? Teachers or doctors?"

Jiang Nan, following the words she had agreed with Chen Yunsheng, answered cautiously, "You could say that. But to be more precise, he's a professor. He's retired, though, and has been traveling all over the place lately."

"Well, Professor, you come from a family of scholars." Li Li nodded. She didn't show it on her face, but she felt a bit disdainful inside, yet also a bit secretly delighted. Such an ordinary family wasn't suitable for the Chen family, but she would be satisfied if she were to match Chen Yunsheng.

However, the thought of the bracelet made Li Li's discontent return. She casually asked, "How did you two meet? Yunsheng is such a tight-lipped kid. He didn't reveal anything beforehand, and then he suddenly got married, which really shocked us all."

Upon hearing this, Liang Yue also tilted her head slightly and stared at Jiang Nan's expression.

Jiang Nan kept smiling: "When fate has arrived, we will naturally be together. Besides, Yunsheng... doesn't like to talk about personal matters."

Li Li was clearly dissatisfied with this answer. She pressed on, "Oh, you kept it a secret from Second Aunt? Was it Yunsheng who pursued you? He seems so cold, but if he really liked someone, he would definitely be very serious, right? Where did you usually go on dates? Did he tell you about his past? For example...did his family introduce him to girls in the past?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Liang Yue meaningfully.

Liang Yue lowered his head at the right time, putting on a sad but forced smile.

Jiang Nan was irritated, but she remained calm. "Second Aunt, you know Yunsheng is busy with work, so we don't have much time to date. We just usually eat at home and watch a movie. As for the past—" She paused, looked at Li Li, and said gently, "Who hasn't forgotten the past? What's important is the present and the future, right?"

Li Li was pushed back by her neither soft nor hard approach, her face a little embarrassed. Liang Yue saw that Li Li didn't get what she wanted, and couldn't help but say, "Sister Jiang is really generous. It seems that Brother Yunsheng really treats you differently. He used to be notoriously difficult to approach. Except for those important clients, he was cold to everyone. I'm really curious how Sister Jiang impressed him. He must have some special qualities, right?"

These words were full of blatant doubt and disparagement, and even hinted that Jiang Nan had used extraordinary means.

Jiang Nan's smile faded a little, and his expression turned serious. "Miss Liang, you're joking. There's no fixed way to deal with relationships. The most important thing is that the two of you get along."

She didn't want to deal with them anymore, so she stood up and said, "Second Aunt, Miss Liang, please sit down. I'll go wash some fruit for you."

But Li Li refused to give in. When she spoke again, her voice was filled with sarcasm and provocation: "Oh, are you embarrassed? Or is there something you can't say? Nannan, Second Aunt isn't saying anything about you, but marrying into a wealthy family requires more than just good looks and cooking skills. You need some real skills, a clean background, and someone you know well."

She picked up the cup, took a sip, and continued, "Otherwise, if someone brings up old scores one day, or if conflicts arise about our mismatched social status, it'll be embarrassing. Yunsheng is fascinated by you now, but what about the future? You have to plan for yourself, like having a child soon... to consolidate your position."

Li Li's words became more and more unbearable.

Liang Yue added fuel to the fire: "Second Aunt, don't say that about Sister Jiang... Sister Jiang must have her strengths."

Jiang Nan held back for a moment, but finally couldn't. She looked at Li Li and Liang Yue and said in a restrained tone, "Second Aunt, Miss Liang, thank you for your kindness and reminder. However, we will handle the matter between Yunsheng and me on our own. It's getting late, so if you're all right, please leave."

The order to expel them was given directly, and Li Li and Liang Yue's expressions changed instantly.

Li Li leaned back on the sofa, her eyes full of sarcasm: "Jiang Nan, Second Aunt is reminding you with good intentions, don't be ungrateful. Do you think -"

At this moment, the sound of the electronic lock opening was heard from the entrance.

The three people in the living room were stunned at the same time and looked towards the door in unison.

The door opened, and Chen Yunsheng walked in. He looked a little sluggish and slow. His suit jacket was draped over his arm, his tie was loose, and there was a hint of weariness between his brows.

Seeing Jiang Nan standing there alone, he felt confused and quickly walked through the corridor and into the living room. There, he saw the arrogant Li Li and the gloating Liang Yue.

Chen Yunsheng was silent for a few seconds. Then he calmly walked over to Jiang Nan, his eyes scanning her slightly tense face. Then, he placed his hand on Jiang Nan's back and turned his gaze back to the two uninvited guests.

Jiang Nan felt uncomfortable with his proximity, but did not move.

"Second Aunt, Miss Liang," he said, maintaining basic politeness. "Good evening. Is there something urgent that brings you here at this hour?"

Li Li hadn't expected Chen Yunsheng to start the conversation with such a polite yet cold attitude. She gave a dry laugh. "Yunsheng's back? Nothing urgent, just came to see you and bring some supplements for Nannan."

After saying that, she raised her chin towards the entrance.

Liang Yue stood up, her voice becoming gentle, yet also cautious: "Brother Yunsheng, did we disturb you? But we are here... to apologize for any misunderstanding we may have caused Sister Jiang yesterday..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yunsheng briefly turned his gaze towards Liang Yue. He said calmly, "Miss Liang, you're too kind. Everything was normal at the old house yesterday. There's no misunderstanding, and there's no need to come here specifically to apologize."

He clarified neatly.

Liang Yue felt embarrassed, angry, and a little embarrassed.

Li Li quickly took over, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Yunsheng, Yueyue is also sensible. Besides, we just came here to sit and show concern-"

"We appreciate Second Aunt's concern," Chen Yunsheng interrupted her, trying to remain friendly. "But it's really late now. Nannan and I have to work tomorrow and need to rest." He paused and glanced at the gifts on the cabinet in the hallway. "We appreciate your kindness, but please take these things back. We have enough at home."

His words were polite and considerate, but he also made it clear that he wanted to see them off and even refused the gifts, leaving them no room to continue pestering him.

Li Li's face turned ugly, but facing Chen Yunsheng's blameless yet cold attitude, she couldn't find a reason to get angry. She could only stand up unhappily and said, "Okay, okay, you guys are busy, we won't disturb you anymore."

There was clear displeasure in her voice.

Liang Yue's eyes when she looked at Chen Yunsheng were full of loss and a hint of unwillingness, but in the end she didn't dare to say anything.

Chen Yunsheng nodded slightly: "Goodbye, Second Aunt, and Goodbye, Miss Liang." He even walked to the entrance and opened the door for them. His posture was elegant but with a hint of coldness.

Li Li snorted coldly and quickly pulled Liang Yue away.

Jiang Nan took two steps towards the entrance, and only after Chen Yunsheng closed the door and completely isolated them did she truly breathe a sigh of relief.

Chen Yunsheng turned around and leaned against the door wearily. He rubbed his brow, his face becoming even more tired. After a moment, he raised his head slightly and looked at Jiang Nan, his tone softening a little: "When did they come? Did they say anything unpleasant?"

Jiang Nan shook her head. "It's okay. He's just... asking about our relationship." She hesitated, feeling the need to tell him something else. "Actually, there's one more thing. This morning, when I was walking with Grandpa, he... he knew that my previous identity was fake, and that my parents were just ordinary teachers."

She looked at him anxiously, worried that this would disrupt their plans and cause him trouble.

Chen Yunsheng was silent for a few seconds, not showing the surprise or reproach Jiang Nan had expected. Instead, he seemed relieved. Then, he said calmly, "I understand. It's okay. This is what I expected."