Chapter 6, Putting on a Show of Affection Reluctantly

"Nuanqing, you have misspoken," Sang Youyou interrupted her, correcting her earnestly, "I am already married, and right now, I am speaking with you."

Qu Feifei bit her lip in anger, looking at Dongfang Mei with frustration. However, upon seeing her piercing gaze, she couldn't help but fall silent.

Dongfang Mei smiled and nodded. Sang Youyou glanced at Huangfu Hao in silence, unable to refuse any longer. She could only let him hang the pendant around her neck. The jade felt cool to the touch, bringing a refreshing sensation, and soon, it was gradually warmed by her body heat

"What am I?" With a chuckle, she laughed out loud, reaching out to gently pat Sang Youyou's shoulder, and said earnestly, "Alright, it's just going on a blind date for me, right? Just find a way to help me resolve it, it's nothing serious." Changing her tone, she spoke seriously to Sang Youyou, "But you, you got married in a flash like this, and you don't plan to let Sang Mama know? In the future, there will be plenty of times when you need me to cover for you and help out! We are good sisters, after all, sharing blessings and bearing difficulties together..."

Qu Feifei did not respond to Dongfang Mei's words, covering her face, she ran out in tears

No, your ability to cope is stronger than mine, and your adaptability in handling situations is also better than mine. You will definitely be able to help me deal with this properly... Cold and warm, Qing has full confidence in Sang Youyou, especially after that remarkable achievement last time when she scared off her blind date; she is simply in awe of her.

"Stop it!" Sang Youyou's lips twitched slightly. When faced with someone like Leng Nuanqing, under threats and temptations, what else could Sang Youyou say? She could only obediently agree to go on a blind date in her place.

Lengnuan smiled faintly and said: "Yoyo, is instant noodles okay?"

You!" Dongfang Mei shook her head with a hint of helplessness and said earnestly, "If you marry Sang Youyou so hastily, I fear that you will have a hard time with your mother!

No, no. Sang Youyou hurriedly waved her hand to explain

I will not go," Sang Youyou hurriedly shook her head

"Sang Youyou, since we are all family now, you can call me Auntie together with Ahao from now on!" Dongfang Mei held the teacup and took a gentle sip, having already come to terms with the sudden marriage between Huangfu Hao and Sang Youyou, and graciously accepting the fact that Sang Youyou is her niece-in-law.

"No matter how deep her schemes are, they cannot compare to yours. In order to make me marry you, you even resorted to such despicable acts as drugging me!" Huangfu Hao said as he quickly walked over and elegantly took a seat beside Sang Youyou. "However, it's a pity that no matter how much you calculate, I do not like you. I simply do not like you, and even if you were to offer yourself, I would not want you."

I... I... Sang Youyou was so angry that she didn't know what to say, and could only silently lament in her heart, how unfortunate it is to choose friends poorly!

Dear, who told you to be so amusing?" Leng Nuanqing did not take Sang Youyou's anger to heart at all, with a face full of smiles as she pulled her into the room, "Alright, alright, to make amends, I have a gift for you.

Sang Youyou looked at Leng Nuanqing vigilantly and asked, "What do you want to do?"

However, since she has already boarded "Huangfu Hao's pirate ship" and has been assigned this role by him, she can only grit her teeth and continue to perform. Otherwise, if Huangfu Hao decides to withdraw from the performance, Mama Sang will definitely skin Sang Youyou alive and then arrange various "mixed" matchmaking banquets for her, forcing her to "burst" from the pressure.

Although Sang Youyou did not understand gemstones, jade, or emeralds, she could tell that the pendant in Dongfang Mei's hand, which was entirely emerald green and shimmering, was quite valuable. She could not help but decline, saying: "Thank you, Auntie, but this is too precious; I cannot accept it."

Otherwise, in such an agitated state, Qu Feifei would definitely have splashed the tea on Sang Youyou. Even if she dodged quickly, she would still end up in a mess, making a laughingstock of herself in front of others

"Sang Youyou, you old bastard, confess to me!" After a moment, Leng Nuanqing regained his composure and shouted at Sang Youyou, "Explain it to me clearly and distinctly."

"Sang Youyou, do you have any sense at all?" Leng Nuanqing was both angry and exasperated, reaching out to tap on Sang Youyou's head repeatedly, "You just went ahead and got the marriage certificate like this?"

Huangfu Hao discreetly took in Sang Youyou's expression, then abruptly pulled her, who was stiff with tension, into his embrace, fearing that the beautiful Dongfang Mei and Qu Feifei across from him would notice any flaws. Turning his handsome face, he then managed a faint smile and said to Dongfang Mei and Qu Feifei: "I know you don't believe that I am really married, but I just returned home with the marriage certificate." After saying this, he seemingly performed a magic trick, pulling the marriage certificate from his pocket and handing it to Dongfang Mei, "Sang Youyou and I are legally married."

Qu Feifei's charming face instantly turned pale at Huangfu Hao's words, biting her lip and lowering her head in guilt

Sang Youyou stared at the departing figure of Huangfu Hao until he disappeared from view, before finally retracting her gaze. Looking at the pendant clutched in her palm, she helplessly put it away in her bag, pouted slightly, stood up, and went to settle the bill with the waiter before returning to the company to work

"If you don't throw it away, then keep it." Huangfu Hao glanced impatiently at Sang Youyou and then said, "I have something to do, I'm leaving." He stood up, ignoring Sang Youyou's outstretched hand, and quickly walked out.

Lengnuanqing's smile stiffened for a moment, then she playfully pulled Sang Youyou closer, grinning mischievously: "I really did have the intention to tease you, come here and let me have some fun!" As she spoke, she reached out and, like a rogue, pinched Sang Youyou's chin.

Sang Youyou was called out, and she could only brace herself, lifting her delicate face to call out to Dongfang Mei, "Auntie!" It should be noted that it was not her intention to bury her face in Huangfu Hao's chest, provoking such ambiguous thoughts in Dongfang Mei. Rather, it was that this enchanting Huangfu Hao was forcefully and firmly pressing her head down, preventing her from lifting her face.

"Send me a gift? Why?" Sang Youyou slightly furrowed her delicate brows, looking at Leng Nuanqing. Today, she was indeed a bit hard to understand.

Are you deliberately teasing me?" Sang Youyou expressed her dissatisfaction

Anyway, she just poured three cups.

Ling Nuanqing does not want to go, but since it is introduced personally by her mother, she cannot refuse to attend

"You actually dare! How shameless!" Qu Feifei felt a surge of heat rush to her head, and in her anger, she grabbed the teacup in front of her, intending to smash it onto Sang Youyou's face.

Sang Youyou's eyes were keenly fixed on her, always ready to dodge at any moment. In her mind, she pondered whether, if Qu Feifei really threw something at her, she should retaliate by throwing a cup back at her, or perhaps even two cups instead.

Sang Youyou gently patted Leng Nuqing's shoulder, soothingly saying, "Stay calm, today I am here to be honest with you!" After saying this, she steadied her mind and began recounting the events since the last blind date, how she was pressured by Sang Mama, and then how she and Huangfu Hao helped each other, leading to their eventual contract marriage. They talked for over half an hour, and feeling parched, she looked at Leng Nuqing with a pitiful expression and said, "Sister, that's the whole story. I'm thirsty, could you please get me some water first?"

Sang Youyou also did not dare to speak rashly again; she needed to give Leng Nuanqing some time to digest this news

Thinking of the formidable Mama Sang, Leng Nuanqing was momentarily at a loss for words, looking at Sang Youyou with sympathy. After a long sigh, she said, "Since it has come to this, there is nothing more to be done!" Immediately after, her eyes quickly darted around twice, a glimmer of brilliance flashing in her gaze: "Youyou, how..."

Dongfang Mei took it over, glanced at it lightly, and it was snatched away by the persistent Qu Feifei.

Sang Youyou raised her charming face and stared blankly at Leng Nuanqing: "You gave me clothes and said I would look good on our date. You wouldn't be trying to pull something on me, would you?"

Huangfu Hao's handsome brows slightly furrowed without any change in expression, and he did not intend to reach out to take it: "Auntie has already given it to you; it is yours."

Before the end of work, Leng Nuanqing called to invite Sang Youyou to her home for dinner tonight

Qu Feifei hurriedly unfolded the marriage certificate, carefully examining the two individuals in the photograph. Then, using the corner of her clothing, she vigorously wiped the embossed seal, fearing it might be fake. Ultimately, she gazed in disappointment at the photo of Sang Youyou and Huangfu Hao, who were nestled together, smiling radiantly, and murmured, "It really is a marriage certificate..." Tears then streamed down her face.

Almost suffocated Sang Youyou to death

"But there cannot be any favoritism!" Sang Youyou pouted, speaking with immense sorrow. It is important to note that under the coercion and temptation of Leng Nuanqing, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Sang Youyou nodded in frustration: "What else can I do?" She blinked her dark eyes innocently at Leng Nuanqing and added, "You know my mother well enough!"

"So what do you want to do?" Sang Youyou slightly raised her delicate eyebrows. In fact, she already knew what Leng Nuqing was planning, but she could not volunteer to help by saying she would assist with the blind date. After all, blind dates can be significant or trivial, and she was bearing the identity of a married woman as Huangfu Hao's wife, making her unable to assist.

I absolutely refuse!" Sang Youyou shook her head vigorously like a rattle drum, "Leng Nuanqing, you might as well give up on this idea; I will not go on a blind date in your place.

"Speak, please invite me to dinner, what dishes have you prepared for me?" Sang Youyou sniffed hard, but did not smell the fragrant aroma wafting through the room, and could not help but turn her face to look at Leng Nuanqing.

"You don't accept it, that's exactly what you mean." Dongfang Mei interrupted Sang Youyou, placing the pendant in front of her with an expression that seemed to say 'take it or leave it', which truly put Sang Youyou in a difficult position

Sang Youyou detected several signals in this sentence. Just as she was about to carefully piece together the entire sequence of events regarding Qu Feifei's pursuit and the drugging of Huangfu Hao, she was unexpectedly pulled up by Huangfu Hao, who seriously said to Dongfang Mei: "Auntie, whether you believe it or not, Youyou and I are officially registered; we are truly a married couple. I hope you can handle the press conference on the Qu family's side to spare my mother from difficulty..."

"Thrown away?" Sang Youyou exclaimed in disbelief, "You must be mistaken!" It was purchased at a charity auction, and even by using one's toes to think, it couldn't possibly be a cheap item!

"Which day?" Qu Feifei shouted excitedly, and her demeanor had already drawn the attention of the people at the neighboring table, who turned to look.

You went in my place. After hesitating for a long time, feeling uncomfortable from holding it in, I finally said it all at once, and felt relieved in my heart

Huangfu Hao, upon seeing this, carefully picked up the pendant, held it up to the light, and scrutinized it closely: "Auntie, is this jadeite the one you acquired at the charity auction last time?"

The unfamiliar warmth emanated from Sang Youyou's palm, as Huangfu Hao's somewhat rough hand tightly grasped hers. In that moment, she felt as if she had been scalded and wanted to pull away. However, looking at Dongfang Mei and Qu Feifei across from her, she understood that she could not let go. All she could do was remain stiff and awkward, forcing a smile.

Sang Youyou hurriedly took the pendant off her neck and handed it to Huangfu Hao, saying, "Well, here it is, back to you"

Sang Youyou wrapped her arms around herself, covered in goosebumps: "Nuanqing, did the door just hit your head or something?"

The Eastern beauty smiled casually: "I've practiced a little self-defense, and you noticed that, huh? Your eyesight is quite good!"

That is best! The beautiful and kind Oriental smiled gently, and then, looking at the charming face of Sang Youyou buried in Huangfu Hao's embrace, teased, "Seeing you young people in love is truly sweet!"

Huangfu Hao smiled gently with a refined demeanor, while Sang Youyou shyly buried her head in his chest, creating an atmosphere that felt exceedingly sweet

Sang Youyou's peripheral vision quietly glanced at Dongfang Mei, noticing that she had no intention of offering help, and calmly replied: "It was that day, the day you went to Huangfu Hao's company!" After saying this, she took out her phone and sent a message to Huangfu Hao: "At the private kitchen 'Shike' across from our company, if you don't want me to be exposed, hurry and come to the rescue!"

Dongfang Mei slightly furrowed her beautiful brows, yet she did not voice any objections. After all, she was quite curious about this matter as well

Sang Youyou had just finished ordering, when Qu Feifei could no longer contain herself and, fuming, glared at her and asked: "I heard that you married Huangfu Hao?"

"You still look a bit more normal like this," Sang Youyou teased, completely unfazed by Qing's disdainful glare.

Dongfang Mei looked at Qu Feifei's disheveled appearance and comfortingly patted her shoulder: "Feifei, since you and Ahao are destined to be unrelated, then let it go like this."

"You have just been pinched by the door panel." Leng Nuanqing gave Sang Youyou a disdainful glance.

The beauty of the East slightly raised her elegant brows and said: "I hope so, I am very much looking forward to your wedding!"

Although I appreciate your flattery, you cannot expect me, a married woman, to replace you in a blind date, can you? That is unreasonable. Sang Youyou originally did not dare to tell Leng Nuanqing about her impulsive marriage because she really had not figured out how to explain it. However, she did not want to hide it from her good sister and close friend, so this time, she ended up spilling everything at once.

"Of course not, I still have frozen dumplings here." Leng Nuanqing smiled kindly, "I know you love dumplings, I will go prepare some for you now..."

Not only was I frightened, I was utterly stunned

I am not on the same page as you! I just need you to be on the same page!" Lengnuanqing's attitude softened, and her delicate face smiled even more brilliantly, like a blooming flower: "Youyou, I knew it all along, you treat me the best!

I do not want it, it is too precious. Sang Youyou shook her head without hesitation, feeling unworthy of receiving it

"I didn't intend to do anything, you should try it first." Leng Nuanqing pushed Sang Youyou into the bathroom, smilingly threatening, "If you don't change your clothes, I will have to strip you myself!"

"I am giving you a gift, is there still a need to explain why?" Leng Nuqing shot a glare at Sang Youyou, and then said, "Sister is happy, is that reason enough?" As she spoke, she pulled out a set of golden dresses from the bag.

I went, and I would also think about dying. Sang Youyou looked at Leng Nuanqing with difficulty

Perhaps to express affection and intimacy, Huangfu Hao turned to the side, leaned his forehead against Sang Youyou's, gently kissed her, and spoke in a doting tone: "My dear, Qu Feifei is just this willful, headstrong, and bad-tempered, did she frighten you?"

Indeed, indeed. Cold and warm, Qing Mang nodded repeatedly without delay

Leng Nuanqing calmly stared at Sang Youyou for a while before casually saying, "Sang Youyou, if you don't go on a blind date for me, I will tell your mother about all these ridiculous things you have done!" Immediately after, a cunning smile accompanied her words, "You know what the consequences will be!"

Sang Youyou's keen eyes caught sight of the large letters "Dior" on the bag's logo, and she couldn't help but furrow her brows, looking at Leng Nuanqing with confusion: "What is this?"

Leng Nuan chuckled lightly and then, with a serious expression, pulled Sang Youyou and said: "Since you have done something as outrageous as a flash marriage, then replacing me for a blind date is not a big deal, right?"

"Nuan Qing, tell me the truth, what do you really want to do?" Sang Youyou glanced at the Dior dress in Leng Nuanqing's hands. If she wasn't mistaken, it was the new style of the season. It was neither a holiday nor Sang Youyou's birthday, so receiving such an extravagant gift out of the blue was indeed puzzling.

Since I have given a gift, it would not be too much for you to treat me to this meal, would it?" Dongfang Mei raised her delicate eyebrows slightly, looking at the waiter with a smile as the dishes were served, playfully saying.

"You must go, Yoyo," Leng Nuanqing said, putting on a pitiful expression. "If you don't go, no one will help me. Asking me to go on a blind date is no different from asking me to die. Can you really bear to see me die?"

Wife, did you hear that? Today you received a gift, so this meal is on you!" Huangfu Hao gently nudged the still dazed Sang Youyou, smiling warmly as he spoke

Huangfu Hao hurriedly put on a flattering smile and affectionately said, "Auntie, I knew it all along, you are the best and care for me the most!"

"Is that true? I truly admire experts like you! Thank you so much just now!" Sang Youyou busily flattered, as the saying goes, 'No matter how many holes you have, flattery never fails.'

If the earlier hand-holding made Sang Youyou feel stiff and uncomfortable, this kiss completely petrified her, leaving her utterly dumbfounded and in a state of "crash"

As soon as she got off work, Sang Youyou called her mother and hurried to Leng Nuanqing's house. Just as she knocked on the door, Leng Nuanqing's obsequious smile greeted her, and in a sweet and delicate tone, she said: "Youyou, dear, you finally came."

Seeing that the crisis had been averted, and that she did not require any "reciprocity in courtesy," Sang Youyou let out a subtle sigh, then looked at Aunt Dongfang and smiled obediently: "Aunt Dongfang, judging by your skills, it seems you have practiced before, haven't you"

"Alright, I will change now." Suppressing her doubts, Sang Youyou closed the bathroom door and began to change her clothes, wondering to herself, what kind of unexpected fortune is happening today? Why is everyone gathering to give her expensive jewelry and designer clothes?

Then you can throw it away said Huangfu Hao淡淡地 without even furrowing his brows

After finishing the meal, Dongfang Mei exchanged greetings and then left

"So obedient!" Dongfang Mei smiled gently as she took off the jade pendant hanging around her neck and handed it to Sang Youyou. "Auntie didn't prepare any gifts, so this pendant will serve as a meeting gift. When you get married, I will prepare a bigger one."

Sang Youyou poured tea into all three cups at a leisurely pace, ignoring Qu Feifei's exasperation, and calmly replied: "Indeed."

What are you talking about? The cold and warm laughter is charming and enchanting.

Now it was Sang Youyou's turn to be speechless, as she watched Leng Nuanqing bring out two buckets of Kang Shifu and said, "You can't be serious about giving me instant noodles, can you"

The smile on Dongfang Mei's face grew increasingly gentle

You! Sang Youyou was rendered speechless with anger

Is that so? Sang Youyou lowered her head and took a closer look

Sang Youyou changed her clothes and went out, while Leng Nuqing stopped arranging the dishes just delivered and hurried over, looking Sang Youyou up and down, continuously exclaiming in praise: "Not bad, looks good, very suitable for a date"

"You have a good eye for quality," said Dongfang Mei with a beaming smile. "This is called harmony; not only is the material excellent, the craftsmanship is superb, but even the meaning of the name is auspicious!"

"It's alright, I will handle my mother." Huangfu Hao displayed a confident smile.

Sang Youyou waved her hand away in annoyance and said sternly: "Leng Nuanqing, I will give you one last chance. If you do not speak the truth this time, do not speak to me again in the future!"

Who knows, Huangfu Hao glanced twice at his long, fair hands, then reached towards Sang Youyou's neck: "It fits perfectly with my wife's neck."

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Qu Feifei was displeased, pouting her lips and tugging at Dongfang Meidao: "Aunt Dongfang, don't listen to her nonsense. This woman is quite scheming; otherwise, how could she think of getting married to Brother Ahao by making a hasty decision? Aunt Huangfu would never recognize her as a daughter-in-law."

The Eastern beauty raised her eyebrows in displeasure and said, "Is it possible that you find fault with what I have worn?"

You are truly kind, Youyou! Lengnuan cleared a space next to the refrigerator for Sang Youyou, saying, "No need to do too much, just casually prepare three dishes and a soup."

1

Sang Youyou had not yet had the chance to speak when a light and airy remark from the newcomer made her feel as if she had seen a savior, almost to the point of being overwhelmed with tears of joy.

Dongfang Mei glanced at Qu Feifei's silhouette, turned her face away without a change in expression, and looked at Huangfu Hao: "Qu family, I will help you resolve this."

Sang Youyou raised an eyebrow nonchalantly and said, "It was that day!"

Certainly, it is not the willful and headstrong Qu Feifei that has left Sang Youyou dumbfounded, but rather you, young master, Huangfu Hao!

"That is true, Auntie's taste is always good," Huangfu Hao complimented, "but it is a bit expensive..." Sang Youyou was just about to breathe a sigh of relief, letting him handle it and decline, after all, as his nephew's wife, she had a legitimate status, but her words did not align! Ultimately, it was all a facade, albeit one that appeared more genuine.

Sang Youyou's heart trembled slightly, and Huangfu Hao replied optimistically: "Of course!"

Cold and warm, Qing silently curled her lips in disdain

When did this happen?" Qu Feifei stood up excitedly

Sang Youyou twitched the corner of her mouth and said helplessly, "Forget it, I will cook instead." With that, she walked over to Leng Nuanqing's refrigerator, preparing to open it and look for ingredients

Dongfang Mei swiftly grabbed Qu Feifei, her tone quite stern as she said: "Feifei, sit down!" As she spoke, she casually took the teacup from Qu Feifei's hand, which had not yet spilled its contents, and placed it in front of herself.

Sang Youyou quickly regained her composure, pulling at the corners of her mouth to reveal a radiant smile: "It is only right, it is only right." Although she had no intention of accepting this gift at all, when she was alone with Huangfu Hao, she would take it off and return it to him, lest such an expensive pendant around her neck made her feel anxious.

Sang Youyou truly wanted to roll her eyes at Qu Feifei, for goodness' sake, who exactly has the deeper schemes? She never intended to obtain a marriage certificate with Huangfu Hao, alright? She is merely a pawn forced into this situation, can you understand that?

"It's quite warm and cold, isn't it? You called me to invite me for a meal, but in the end, you did nothing. How can you even say that?" Sang Youyou said while rummaging through the refrigerator. Fortunately, there were quite a few supplies in the fridge, so it wouldn't be a problem to make do with a meal.

"Alright, alright, I will speak the truth." Leng Nuanqing pouted and said, "My mother has arranged a blind date for me, and I am supposed to go tomorrow, but you know me, I really don't want to go..."

"Clothes." Leng Nuanqing held up a dress, comparing it to Sang Youyou's figure, and said, "Sister's taste has always been good; this dress will definitely look great on you."

"What? A married woman?" Leng Nuanqing caught this sentence and, busy pulling Sang Youyou, asked in surprise, "When did you find someone else? Who is it? Are you preparing to get married? Why didn't you tell me about it?"

"Alright, alright, I was just joking with you." Leng Nuanqing saw Sang Youyou really about to take eggs and tomatoes out of the refrigerator, so she raised her hand to stop her, "I have already ordered takeout, from Yang's Private Kitchen, five dishes and a soup, all of which you like to eat." After saying this, she mischievously blinked her eyes.

Lenguanqing appeared as if struck by lightning, staring in astonishment for a long while, yet unable to utter a single word, clearly deeply shocked