Chapter 3: The Fake Heiress's Escape from Marriage - Nude Lipstick
"Knock—knock knock—"
The deathly silence was broken by a knock on the door.
Yun Chiyi turned to look at the door, her bright smile still on her face: "It seems we can only talk about this much for today."
She transformed herself from a puppet into a partner at the negotiating table. Lin Jishen stubbed out his cigarette and exhaled the last puff of smoke. Although he was disgusted by her breaking off the engagement at the last minute and ruining the plan, the Gong family and the Yun family still needed her.
The things they said about making her disappear were just to scare her.
The door was pushed open, and a frail old woman was helped inside by a young maid. Her shadow, falling by the door, slowly moved into the room, while the young maid waited outside with her head bowed.
Yun Chiyi greeted her with a smile: "Did Grandma come up here to see me?"
The main reason why the original owner was able to successfully "recognize her ancestors and return to her clan" was that she was carrying an old woman's handkerchief.
The handkerchief has turned yellow and is old, but it is neatly tucked into my heart.
Hearing her clear voice calling her name, Yun Jingui fanned herself with her deeply furrowed hands, clearly disgusted by the smell of smoke in the room. Despite her advanced age, the sharpness in her eyes remained.
The culprit, Lin Jishen, twitched at the corner of his mouth. He was the only one in the room who smoked, so he didn't need to say much before the charge was handed to him.
Yun Chiyi held her hand tightly and continued in a sweet tone, "If you need to find me, just give me a call and I'll come right over. Do you think I'd dare to delay you?"
"There are too many people downstairs, and it's making my ears hurt. I came up here to find some peace and quiet." Yun Jingui was still wearing a dark red Chinese-style mandarin jacket. Today was a joyous day, and she was originally happy too.
Upon hearing that her granddaughter was missing, she was probably the only person at the banquet who was truly concerned about Yun Chiyi's safety, rather than worrying about so-called face or friendship.
A year ago, she was the only member of the Yun family in this large household. Watching her husband, who had married into the family outside the family, and his second wife being loving and harmonious every day, Yun Jingui became so depressed that her blood pressure rose. It wasn't until Yun Chiyi was found that she felt there were still things in this world worth protecting and cherishing.
Seeing Yun Chiyi's rosy complexion, Yun Jingui felt relieved and slammed her cane on the floor: "I never agreed to your marriage with Gong Mufeng. You've only been back for a short time, and your father and stepmother have already sent you away."
There was another outsider in the room, a representative of the Gong family. Yun Jingui spoke without any restraint, eager for him to go and complain immediately.
Yun Chiyi coughed lightly: "If Aunt Liang hears you say she's a stepmother, she might feel uncomfortable, and Dad will have to buy her gifts to appease her again."
Liang Qin, whom she mentioned, was also in the lobby downstairs.
When Liang Qin married into the Yun family, she brought a five-and-a-half-year-old son with her. It was the fifth year since the real daughter went missing. The little boy looked seven or eight parts like Gu Zhao, and he even took the surname Gu. Now he is a teenager and looks more and more like Gu Zhao. The secret behind this is naturally beyond question.
Back then, Yun Xiaoxiao left after giving birth to her real daughter. Several cousins were eyeing her business, and Gu Zhao managed their branch of the business. He didn't have a prominent family background and his appearance was ordinary, but he was able to make a name for himself in the business world.
Even if Yun Jingui didn't like him, she had to call him her good son-in-law after more than ten years.
But Yun Jingui never gave Liang Qin a kind look. She thought of that arrogant woman again and her voice rose instantly: "Unless she wants to rebel against heaven."
She glanced at Lin Jishen sitting at the table: "We're just having a chat, what are you doing sitting here listening to, you big man?"
She was seething with anger and wanted to vent to everyone she met, but Lin Jishen maintained his composure with a forced smile: "You guys talk."
Yun Jingui was still fanning the air: "Your father also likes to smoke, which makes the place full of secondhand smoke. He can disregard his health and go to his grave early, but he can't endanger the health of others."
Who else could subtly mock Lin Jishen like this? It's like pulling the tiger's nose out of its head—it's thrilling to watch.
I saw Lin Jishen's anger level skyrocket.
Seeing Lin Jishen suffer in silence, the system actually rubbed its hands together excitedly.
Yun Chiyi suppressed the smile that was about to appear on her lips and said with a graceful demeanor, "Ji Shen was also thinking about how to deal with the guests downstairs. He was a little worried when he discussed it with me. If I still marry into the Gong family in the future, Mu Feng is a few months older than him. They are as close as brothers, and I am also his half-sister-in-law. If Ji Shen agrees, I can help persuade him. Smoking is really bad for your health."
As he passed by, she smiled with her eyes narrowed and tilted her head to ask, "Ji Shen, is it alright?"
He had cultivated an image of himself as a kind, accommodating, and unassuming person, but this had unfortunately become a weakness in her hands.
Her eyes sparkled with a playful light, something unfamiliar to him.
Lin Jishen smiled and said, "Okay, thank you in advance, sister-in-law."
The tall figure disappeared through the doorway in the blink of an eye, and Yun Chiyi's eyes were filled with a smile as she listened to his footsteps until they were gone.
Yun Jingui tugged at Yun Chiyi's sleeve, bringing her out of her reverie. Her grandmother had also brought wedding candy and solemnly stuffed it into her hand: "You're too naive, girl. Don't get too close to Lin Jishen. He's cunning and ruthless; you're no match for him."
Yun Chiyi was surprised: "Ah? He's that kind of person?"
Yun Jingui chimed in, "He's not that kind of person. There aren't many good people in this building."
Downstairs are all prominent business tycoons at the height of their power; I wonder what their expressions will be when they hear her evaluation.
Yun Chiyi smiled, revealing her pearly white teeth, and tightened her grip on Yun Jingui's arm: "Grandma, I'm hungry, let's sneak out to get something to eat."
She seemed to notice Yun Jingui's jade ring by chance, her eyes sparkling: "What a beautiful ring, I want one too."
The day she recognized her granddaughter, she asked for a jade bracelet, followed by a series of luxurious jewelry pieces. Now she's asking again. Yun Jingui calmly patted her hand and said, "Let Old Chen accompany you to choose tomorrow." Then her gray eyebrows furrowed together.
Yun Chiyi happily rubbed her forehead against her shoulder: "Buy this only for me. My brother already has so many nice things. It wouldn't look good for him to wear this."
Yun Jingui said angrily, "His surname is Gu, why should he spend the Yun family's money?"
"My grandma is the best to me."
Yun Chiyi lowered her head and laughed. Her silvery laughter sent shivers down the spines of the young maid at the door. Zhao Mei had always felt that the eldest young lady was even less like a member of the Yun family than the young master.
The shrewdness in her eyes was impossible to hide.
Night fell, and all was silent. Only a few lights were left on in the small villa where Miss Yun and the old lady lived.
Yun Chiyi prefers a pitch-black room that helps her sleep, so it's so dark around her that she can't see anything at all.
It's better not to look. The original owner decorated the room in a decadent and extravagant style. She just arrived and hasn't had time to tidy up. Looking at it will only keep her from sleeping.
[The host wants the Yun family's shares; should they be transferred to Lin Jishen?]
The system found that her mind was in complete chaos.
[Why should I care if he's mentally sound, and even guarantee him wealth and status? Seriously, do you really think I'm a living saint?]
The system seemed to see her rolling her eyes.
He doesn't trust me, so I just found something to play with him. You seem to have absolutely no faith in me, waah, I'm really hurt.
Before you, this body had been used by five different hosts, all of whom ultimately failed.
In the darkness, a pair of eyes appeared narrower because of a smile.
"So I was the first one to succeed."
The matter has only just begun, and the ending is still nowhere in sight.
The system suddenly realized that her mind wasn't in a state of chaos; she was excited, her blood boiling with excitement.
This time it seems to have kidnapped something abnormal...
The system quickly flipped through the records in front of her, and strangely enough, the information it found clearly showed that Yun Chiyi had always been just an ordinary office worker.
——
Yun Chiyi has been staying at home these past few days, as if the wedding was just a dream. She does nothing but eat with Yun Jingui and take walks in the garden in her spare time, wearing pretty dresses.
The garden was filled with the intense and alluring fragrance of roses, and the breeze that brushed against her face carried a sweet scent. Yun Chiyi sat under the flower trellis, sipping coffee, her fair wrist swirling the coffee cup as she whispered, "What a beautiful day, perfect for waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump."
[...] My host is quite charming.
Half an hour later, Yun Chiyi received a location from Lin Jishen.
"Two o'clock, Green Garden Restaurant."
She pouted: "Matchmaking agency? Who's having lunch in the afternoon? This matchmaker is a bit incompetent."
After changing her clothes, Yun Chiyi asked the driver to take her to the restaurant.
She walked in, drawing surprised glances from those around her. Who was she, coming in dressed in sportswear? She was tall and slender, the fitted fabric clinging to her waist, casual yet alluring, seemingly out of place, yet captivating.
After finding a seat and sitting down, Yun Chiyi drank half a glass of water: "Sorry, I was at the gym and didn't have time to change before coming over."
Gong Mufeng, dressed in a custom-made suit, saw Yun Chiyi's radiant face and stopped swirling his wine glass. He had thought she would cry like before after an argument, but he was surprised to find that she was doing well.
Her radiant complexion made him uncomfortable, as if their marriage had been a shackle on her, and now that the shackles were gone, she was free and at ease.
Lin Jishen knew perfectly well that Yun Chiyi had been enjoying coffee at home just an hour ago, and what tricks she was playing now.
Lin Jishen smiled warmly: "It's just a meal, don't worry about it. Today I'm the host, you just need to order the dishes you like."
Yun Chiyi lowered her eyes and carefully considered the menu, her slightly red fingertips lightly tapping on the names of the dishes: "They all look delicious, but I can't eat that much."
She really did come here to eat. Lin Jishen narrowed his deep eyes slightly and reminded her, "These signature dishes are quite good."
She glanced at it casually: "I don't really like it."
Gong Mufeng suddenly smiled and said generously, "Order a little of everything and have them make small portions."
"Great! Mu Feng really has a way." Yun Chiyi clapped her hands joyfully, her bright eyes staring straight at the person opposite her. Her body was turned towards Gong Mu Feng, and her gaze lingered on Lin Ji Shen's handsome face.
After they ordered their food, Yun Chiyi put down her phone and indicated that she needed to go to the restroom.
After she went in, she simply washed her hands at the sink. The lemon-scented hand soap smelled nice. Finally, the person who had been following her came over, and a bony hand with prominent veins turned off the tap.
Before Lin Jishen could speak, Yun Chiyi asked, "Do you know what 'playing hard to get' means?"
She took out a nude lipstick from her pocket, slightly parted her lips to apply a light touch of color, and turned back to smile, asking, "Do you like this color?"
Lin Jishen lowered his eyes, his gaze falling lightly on her face. Her complexion was rosy and radiant, her starry eyes filled with tears. She was completely different from the woman who had broken off the engagement a few days ago, hugged Gong Mufeng, and looked aggrieved and worried.
She put the lipstick away in her pocket and smiled charmingly, "It doesn't matter if you like it or not, the important thing is that Gong Mufeng likes it."
Lin Jishen sneered, "Are you trying to curry favor with him?"
Yun Chiyi was surprised to hear this: "Isn't it you who asked me to do this all along? Young Master Gong Mufeng is used to being surrounded by heavily made-up beauties, so I'm trying to keep him interested with something more innocent and refreshing."
Her relaxed tone suggested that using her looks to please men was a common occurrence for her.
She touched up her lipstick, ready to leave gracefully, but Lin Jishen, with a calm expression, grabbed her wrist. Due to the force, she stumbled backward and bumped into his chest, where the muscles wrapped in his black shirt were hard and hot.
He leaned closer, his arms encircling her delicate, fair neck like giant snakes, and whispered in her ear, "I agree to your suggestion, but you only have one chance. If you act on your own again next time, how about we go and invite the real daughter of the Yun family back?"
Goosebumps rose on the skin behind her ears, her breathing became rapid, and her heart pounded like a drum.
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