B5SB -Chapter 117 Argument

Gu Yihan rested her head on Lu Huailin’s shoulder, thinking that the woman who married Shen Yujie was a bit pitiable.

She couldn’t help but speak up: “Shen Yujie is such a hopeless romantic… he won’t cheat after marriage, right?”

Lu Huailin looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean by ‘hopeless romantic’?”

Gu Yihan gave an awkward smile. “It’s a kind of illness… one that can’t be cured.”

Then she continued, “For him, family, relatives, life, career, responsibilities—none of that matters more than his lover, Qiao Shuhui.”

“That’s why I said… if that woman marries him, isn’t it ruining her?”

Lu Huailin lifted Gu Yihan up, letting her lie against his chest, and gently pecked her on the lips.

He chuckled softly: “You’re worrying about others? Don’t. That woman married him just to avoid being sent to the countryside as a sent-down youth.”

“Since you’re not sleepy, let’s do something meaningful.”

After saying that, Lu Huailin flipped Gu Yihan over, covering her mouth, and their lips met.

Afterward, Gu Yihan was so exhausted she could barely keep her eyes open and fell asleep.

Soon, the day of Shen Yujie’s wedding arrived.

Gu Yihan woke early and pulled a modified military uniform from her wardrobe to wear.

Lu Huailin also donned a military uniform and, seeing Gu Yihan’s outfit, strode forward and took her hand, admiring her: “My wife looks good in anything… but not wearing it would look even better.”

Gu Yihan glared at him. “What nonsense are you talking about!”

By the time they arrived at Shen Yujie’s home, it was almost eleven o’clock.

Lu Huailin led Gu Yihan into a small alley.

Shen Yujie, standing at the gate of the courtyard with a woman, hurried over to greet them upon seeing Lu Huailin and Gu Yihan.

There was not a trace of wedding joy on his face as he said, “You’re here?”

Lu Huailin’s lips twitched slightly. “Uncle Shen is here too?”

Shen Yujie’s expression stiffened. “My parents are here.”

The woman behind him smiled and stepped in front of Gu Yihan. “Sister-in-law, I’m Shen Yujie’s lover, Yu Shanyue. You can call me Shanyue.”

Gu Yihan smiled back politely: “Shanyue, you’re really beautiful.”

Yu Shanyue warmly linked her arm with Gu Yihan’s: “Sister-in-law, stop praising me. Let’s walk and talk.”

Gu Yihan hadn’t exaggerated—Yu Shanyue’s beauty was striking, not gentle.

It was the modern, alluring type of beauty. Even Gu Yihan found herself momentarily distracted looking at her face.

She wondered: could Shen Yujie really restrain himself around such a stunning woman?

Shen Yujie, looking troubled, glanced at Lu Huailin and asked, “Qiao Shuhui…”

Lu Huailin cut him off: “You’re already married to that woman, you have to be responsible. Qiao Shuhui’s affairs no longer concern you.”

Shen Yujie glared at Lu Huailin, eyes red, and hissed, “Why can you have a wife from a different background, but I can’t?”

Lu Huailin scoffed. “You’re asking me? How would I know? You should ask yourself!”

With that, he ignored Shen Yujie and walked straight into the courtyard.

Shen Yujie’s father stood up immediately, smiling and teasing: “Huailin! Come, sit here.”

Lu Huailin didn’t hesitate and sat to Father Shen’s right, asking, “Uncle Shen, why haven’t I seen your wife?”

Father Shen smirked meaningfully: “You mean, why haven’t you seen your wife? They’re all in that room over there—just women, easier to talk in there.”

“This room is all men, easier to drink.”

Lu Huailin nodded and began talking work matters with Father Shen.

Father Shen patted Lu Huailin’s shoulder: “Your father really raised an outstanding son like you. Unlike my unfilial son, whose brain must’ve been eaten by pigs.”

Lu Huailin kept a neutral expression, humbly replying, “Yujie is outstanding as well.”

Before anyone had entered the house, a cold, sharp voice reached everyone inside: “Old Lu, you came so early?”

Leng Xiao strode in and sat beside Lu Huailin, whispering: “You can rest easy about your wife over there.”

Lu Huailin’s eyes flickered slightly. Smiling, he asked Leng Xiao: “Any progress?”

Leng Xiao worked at a research institute and wasn’t easy to fool. He changed the subject: “Your little hamster at home is really amusing.”

“No matter what you say, it doesn’t work. Guess what—it actually likes being dressed up nicely, even with a hairpin on its head.”

He sighed: “No matter how clever it is, it can’t beat people. That hairpin even has a monitoring device installed.”

Lu Huailin was intrigued but didn’t respond. Instead, he asked: “You came alone? Didn’t bring your wife?”

“The two kids at home weren’t feeling well together. She’s at home taking care of them—serving those little monsters is exhausting.”

Meanwhile, Shen Yujie’s mother saw that her daughter-in-law was ignoring her for a rural woman.

She snorted coldly: “These days, even a pheasant with feathers can turn into a phoenix. Back then, she wouldn’t even step past our doorstep.”

Yu Shanyue’s expression chilled when she heard this. She patted Gu Yihan’s hand apologetically: “Sister-in-law, sorry, you’re witnessing a joke.”

Gu Yihan’s gaze was cool. She didn’t placate her, speaking bluntly: “It’s okay. Today is your big day.”

“And they’re not even letting people set off firecrackers now, so I’ll just treat it like a dog barking—adding a little sound to your happy day.”

Yu Shanyue laughed heartily at Gu Yihan’s words.

After she laughed enough, Mother Shen noticed everyone staring at her.

Some relatives of the bride whispered: “Is Shen Yujie’s mom a little… slow?”

“Shanyue’s kids shouldn’t be like grandma, or they won’t even notice being scolded.”

Hearing the whispers, Mother Shen finally realized she had been insulted.

She immediately stood up, pointing at Gu Yihan: “Who are you talking about?”

Gu Yihan, with a mocking expression, replied calmly: “Whoever responds, that’s who I’m talking about.”