Chapter 1: Forced Into a Substitute Marriage
“Qingqing, I hope you will reconsider. As long as you marry him, I will take out a portion of the two million yuan betrothal gift to treat your adoptive mother’s illness. Otherwise, you also understand that your adoptive mother’s illness can not be sustained without taking those imported drugs...”
Bei Qingqing was listening to these words. It sounded gentle, and there was some concern in her tone. In fact, she was using Bei Qingqing’s adoptive mother as a threat to push her into the fire pit.
She had to marry Chen Jiazhi, who had been in a coma for many years!
There was only one ending for a marriage like that — to be a widow.
There was no other way... Bei Qingqing needed money to buy those expensive medicines to maintain her foster mother’s condition.
“I... I’ll marry...” Bei Qingqing clenched her fists and answered with a trembling voice.
Her pair of clear and bright eyes were filled with tears. She looked very pitiful.
Unfortunately, her biological mother ignored her. Instead, she smiled happily and patted Bei Qingqing’s hand. “Good, that’s good. Don’t worry. The Chen Family has the same status as us. If you marry them, there will be benefits.”
The corners of Sun Hongmei’s mouth twitched. She twisted her willow-like waist and went to the living room to greet the Chen Family’s butler.
“Alright, Butler Zhang. Then I’ll have to trouble you to bring my daughter back.” Sun Hongmei wore a lot of jewels and was full of pride.
Bei Qingqing followed behind Sun Hongmei, lowering his head and not saying a word.
Butler Zhang bowed respectfully and said, “What are you saying, Madam? It’s no trouble at all. We didn’t give the Eldest Miss a grand wedding, and all we’re doing is sending her over to stay. Our Chen Family should be doing more for you. So, please, it’s no trouble at all.”
Bei Qingqing raised her head and looked at the butler. He was decent and his words were watertight. She could not help but feel a little curious. If this butler of the Chen Family was so powerful, then what would the master of the Chen Family look like?
The black limousine drove steadily on the road and stopped at the villa in the center of the city.
Bei Qingqing followed Butler Zhang’s recommendation and came to the living room of the Chen Family’s villa.
“The smell of Chinese medicine is so strong.” As soon as Bei Qingqing entered, she could clearly smell the strong scent of herbs. It was as if she had entered a Chinese medicine store.
The butler smiled and explained, “The Eldest Young Master has been unconscious and the Old Master has been sending people to use Chinese medicine to treat him, so the villa will naturally have this smell. Do you mind?”
“I don’t mind, I don’t mind. After all, I married here to take care of Chen Jiazhi. Why would I mind?” Bei Qingqing pursed her lips and quickly waved her hand. She was very clear about her position.
“That’s good. Since the First Lady says so, I’ll also explain further about how to take care of the Eldest Young Master,” Butler Zhang explained while leading the way.
“First, the Eldest Young Master needs a wipe on his body with Chinese medicine, and to soak his feet every morning and night. The Chinese medicine that is brewed is next door to your bedroom. It’s very convenient.”
“Second, you need to take the Young Master for a walk in the sun regularly to observe his condition. You need to report to the doctor every once in a while.”
“Okay, I’ll take note of all this.” Bei Qingqing nodded seriously.
“Alright, First Lady, this is the Young Master’s room. It’s getting late, you should rest first. Let me know if there’s anything you need.” Butler Zhang nodded and left.
Bei Qingqing was left alone in front of the door. After some hesitation, she pushed open the bedroom door.
The room was black and gray, and there was not much light.
Bei Qingqing fumbled for the light switch. When she turned it on, she saw the man lying on the bed. Her curiosity was piqued. She stood in front of the window and scrutinized Chen Jiazhi. The man had his eyes closed. His eyelashes were long and slender, and his features were clear and sharp.
His facial features were exquisite. Perhaps it was because he had been in a coma for a long time, but his skin was a little cold and white. He looked like a work of art carved by the Heavens.
“Chen Jiazhi...” Bei Qingqing muttered her husband’s name and then sighed.
It seemed that the Heavens had not been kind to let such a handsome man sleep forever. Bei Qingqing remembered the butler’s instructions and went to the Chinese medicine room to prepare the required medicine. Then, she wiped Chen Jiazhi’s body.
“If you had not fainted, perhaps someone else would have married you, and not me.”
Bei Qingqing unbuttoned Chen Jiazhi’s shirt, revealing his strong chest and the slightly thin lines of his muscles. It made her feel a little shy. She could not help but sigh at the joke of fate. If Chen Jiazhi had not been in an accident and become a vegetable, her family would not have asked her to marry him. She had married Chen Jiazhi in her sister’s place. It was a substitute marriage for the sake of her sister’s happiness.
In fact, Bei Qingqing had never understood. When she was young, she had been separated from her parents. When she returned home at the age of 18, she should have been doted on by her parents.
However, for some unknown reason, after she was lost, her parents went to a welfare institute to adopt another daughter. Now, it seemed that the Bei Family actually loved their adopted daughter even more, and they made it difficult for Bei Qingqing.
Even as a biological daughter, Bei Qingqing could not compare to Bei Bei, who was just an adopted daughter. In the end, Bei Qingqing had to marry into the Chen Family for the medical expenses of her adoptive mother...
Bei Qingqing could not understand it, so she simply did not dwell on those unhappy things. She focused on taking care of Chen Jiazhi and finished the tasks that the butler had instructed her to do. She was already physically and mentally exhausted. After washing up briefly, she lay on the other side of the bed, her eyelids gradually grew heavier.
She did not know how long she had slept. In her daze, she suddenly felt a chill on her face — it was as if someone was touching her!
Who was it?!
Bei Qingqing instantly woke up. When she opened her eyes, she actually saw another man sitting by the bed!
Chapter 2: Don’t Touch Me
“Get lost!” Bei Qingqing was so scared that she broke out in a cold sweat. She quickly got up and covered her body with her hands.
Then, the smell of alcohol came from the man’s body. Bei Qingqing frowned and scolded him, “Chen Jingzhi! What are you doing here? Get out of here!”
When Bei Qingqing saw the man in front of her clearly, she remembered the playboy who was in the same class as her. His name was Chen Jingzhi, the Second Young Master of the Chen Family. He was also the younger brother of her current husband.
However, their personalities were vastly different. Chen Jiazhi was famous, while Chen Jingzhi was just a good-for-nothing hooligan!
“Qingqing, don’t be angry. I heard that you got married, so I came here to congratulate you. However, marrying a vegetable like my brother... It’s not a good wedding night, is it?” Chen Jingzhi reeked of alcohol, and his cheeks were red. Seeing Bei Qingqing’s frightened face, he became even more excited and even started to tease her in a playful tone.
Bei Qingqing could not help but feel disgusted. This man, apart from his face that looked somewhat similar to Chen Jiazhi, was nothing like Chen Jiazhi at all.
Bei Qingqing’s eyes darkened. She knew that Chen Jingzhi had no respect for seniority, propriety, justice, and shame in his heart. Now that he had drunk alcohol, she did not know what he would do. She reprimanded him sternly, “Since you know that I’m married, you should call me sister-in-law. Since you know that tonight is my wedding night with Chen Jiazhi, you should leave immediately!”
Bei Qingqing spoke righteously and prepared to chase Chen Jingzhi out.
Unexpectedly, Chen Jingzhi snorted coldly with a face full of disdain, “Qingqing, are you stupid? My big brother is a vegetable and a waste. What’s so good about you being my sister-in-law? I really don’t understand you.”
As he spoke, he laughed proudly. “Such a beautiful face should be kissed and pampered by men. If you follow me, you will have a share of the Chen Family’s property in the future. It will be a hundred times more comfortable than being a widow here!”
When Chen Jiazhi was awake in the past, Chen Jingzhi was not liked by his family because of his stubbornness. Now that his big brother was a vegetable, even if he had all kinds of bad things, the Chen Family’s property could only fall into his hands. This undoubtedly made him even more bold and unbridled.
Bei Qingqing’s exceptionally fair features could be seen under the light, and her delicate face could be described as exquisite. Especially at this moment, when she widened her eyes to look at him out of anger, she appeared even more innocent and cute. She inexplicably seduced Chen Jingzhi to walk forward.
Step by step, he walked toward her, cornering her.
In school, Chen Jingzhi had pursued so many girls. Bei Qingqing’s temperament and appearance were very unique, which made his heart palpitate. However, she refused to budge and did not even look at him. It was really a pity that such a beautiful woman was going to marry his useless elder brother.
That was why he dared to get drunk and come here to misbehave.
Bei Qingqing widened her eyes and took several steps back. She was nervous as she gripped her clothes tightly and clenched her fists.
“Chen Jingzhi, you’d better not do anything rash. You should know how your brother acts. When he wakes up, he will definitely not let you off.” Bei Qingqing knew that she could not force him, so she simply lowered her voice and threaten him coldly.
It was true that Chen Jiazhi was currently in a coma, but that did not mean that he would never wake up. She had heard a lot about his way of doing things, his ruthless ways... It would probably be able to intimidate this extremely perverted drunkard in front of her.
However, Chen Jiazhi raised his head and laughed loudly. He did not care at all and forced Bei Qingqing into a corner. He held her with both his hands and carefully looked at her delicate little face. He said disdainfully, “My dear sister-in-law. If you had said that in the past, I would have been scared out of my wits. Now, Chen Jiazhi is in a vegetative state. The doctor said that he might never wake up again!”
“So, what do you think I’m afraid of? Don’t worry, everything in the Chen Family is mine. I will inherit all of his previous assets, including you! With me, I won’t mistreat you...” Chen Jingzhi lowered his head to kiss Bei Qingqing.
“Chen Jingzhi! If you dare touch me, I’ll make you regret it!” Bei Qingqing struggled with all her might, reaching out to touch the vase on the table and smashing it at Chen Jingzhi.
Pa!
With a crisp sound, Chen Jingzhi’s forehead immediately bled.