She Doesn’t Want the Face-Blind Husband

Chapter 49: Slap

TL Note:

I wanted to title this ‘Creep’ but it’s inappropriate so I settled for the next best thing, ‘Slap’.

Anyways have fun~

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In the spacious carriage compartment, Tao Xinhe, Second Aunt Gu, and Gu Runing were sharing a corner, chatting in whispers on their way to Ji Chang Bo’s residence.

“Aunt Gu, I have written down all the details that may need to be discussed in the follow-up ceremony in that letter, you may keep it, in case you are not sure about something, just come to me at the Tao Manor, I am always willing to help you with ideas.”

Tao Xinhe didn’t expect that second Aunt Gu didn’t entrust her third sister-in-law, the only official wife of the Gu Family other than her, to take care of her daughter’s marriage, she actually decided to handle this marriage herself.

The second aunt Gu listened to He Niang’s rapid change of address, her heart felt saddened, but understood that this was inevitable, so without showing any traces, she only murmured,

“He Niang you just said a lot in the house, I was already dizzy listening, I can only rely on the guide you left behind, I hope that Ning Niang’s marriage will go smoothly this way.”

Gu Runing beamed and looked at her former cousin-in-law.

After seeing that she was sitting upright, wearing a cherry-pink Ruyi full embroidered brocade dress and skirt fitting her body, with her flying fairy bun full of beads all over her head, glittering on her face, making it look pinkish and white, her eyebrows are long, nose and mouth clear, she realized that she seemed to be three points more beautiful than when she was in the Gu mansion.

“Sister-in-law~” Gu Runing trailed off to get Tao Xinhe’s attention,

“It’s no use shaking your head, I’m going to call you sister-in-law all the time, hmph! Big deal, from now on I will only acknowledge you as my sister-in-law and not care about my cousin.”

Tao Xinhe secretly thought that after not seeing her for so many days, Gu Runing is still so close to her, why can’t she push her away?

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“Just don’t call me that in front of others.”

Gu Runing smiled happily, and regardless of the slight jolt of the carriage, she raised her skirt and walked towards Tao Xinhe’s side, sat down next to her, held her arms, and said coquettishly,

“I understand, Tao Jushi. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.When we arrive at Ji Changbo’s mansion later, do I need to hide it or will it be fine?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Tao Xinhe patted the girl’s tender hands, and after pondering about it for a while, she said,

“After meeting with the Mister, you can go to play on your own. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Second Aunt Gu and I will help explain the matter properly for you, so you don’t have to worry.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“That’s good. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Although Mister smiles a lot, I always felt that he was majestic and unapproachable. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.When I saw him for the first time, my calves trembled slightly. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I heard from Cheng Jia that he was originally called as the god of death on the battlefield, but it was a pity that he was injured. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.He has been staying inside the mansion, most of the time drinking with his former subordinates, and practicing boxing by himself in his free time, which seems quite boring.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Tao Xinhe adjusted her sitting posture with a slight discomfort, hoping not to show any traces, and at the same time she reassured herself that everything will be fine, Qingfang had brought two long skirts for her in the next carriage for the servants, which should be safe.

If it wasn’t for Ji Chang Bo’s inexplicable gift of submerged spices last night, she wouldn’t have gone out in a state of discomfort.

After thinking of this, Tao Xinhe refuted Gu Runing’s words from the bottom of her heart.

‘This person is not boring, but inexplicable.’

On the surface, Tao Xinhe just smiled and didn’t answer.

Second Aunt Gu softly reminded her daughter not to make arrangements for her elders behind her back, and to respect her father-in-law from now on.

Soon after, when they finally arrived at the Ji Chang Bo Mansion, several women were ushered into the main room for guests.

Cheng Shicheng and Cheng Jia waited for them eagerly.

Even the eight-year-old Cheng Meng who rarely came out to greet guests was there, and the masters of the Cheng family all appeared.

There are only three men in this mansion, with such a small population having no female relatives, they can be regarded as strange flowers in a wealthy family.

After the polite greetings between the two parties, Cheng Jia took Gu Runing and Cheng Meng to leave, and the remaining three people settled down and went to finalize the follow-up process of the marriage of the eldest son and daughter-in-law.

Tao Xinhe explained about the current situation, and after that, she hardly spoke.

Her attitude of staying out of the matter was very clear.

After discussing the main business, Ji Changbo sent his servants to call the young people back, and offered tea and water to Second Aunt Gu and Tao Xinhe.

He was very attentive and said that there were still things to talk about.

The two women looked at each other, wondering what trick he was playing, and decided to wait for the time being.

After everyone was finally gathered together, Cheng Shicheng smiled and said,

“There are no outsiders in the room, so forgive me for being presumptuous. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.In mid-February, spring flowers will bloom on the farm we owned outside the capital, and it’s quite wild. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.This is why I sincerely invite everyone to take a break, enjoy the scenery, and stay with us for a few days.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Speaking of ‘Everyone’, he looked at the three women.

Gu Runing glanced at Cheng Jia, looking quite moved, she then quietly leaned over to poke her mother.

Second Aunt Gu thought about it, thinking that it would not be a bad thing for her daughter to spend more time with her prospective son-in-law.

This is why she decided to drag Second Uncle Gu to accompany her as an elder, to avoid any unnecessary criticism.

She eventually nodded in response.

Tao Xinhe thought that Cheng Shicheng was inviting Second Aunt Gu and Gu Runing, and he might have forgotten herself for a while, but she was not embarrassed, she still had a gentle smile on her lips, observing the young man’s eyebrows and eyes quietly.

“That’s great, thanks to Mrs. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Gu’s favor, A’Tao will come too, right?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Unexpectedly, without warning, Ji Changbo pointed to her with an intimate attitude.

Tao Xinhe suddenly felt second aunt Gu’s astonished gaze and Gu Runing’s uncomprehending look sweeping together, like a manacle on her back.

She was dazed for only a moment, Then declined with a clever smile,

“The affairs of our manor are not trivial, and we are not so lucky to enjoy the spring. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Besides, your in-laws are traveling with you, and I am alone, so I don’t want to disturb you.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Cheng Shicheng persevered, shook his head and commented,

“A’Tao’s wrong. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Their marriage arrangement started off smoothly, all thanks to your hard work. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.The subsequent things may still trouble you in the future, and with your temperament, it’s certain. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.You’re not going to say no, right? How could we have fun without A’Tao?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

“This…”

Tao Xinhe felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, but she didn’t know how to deal with the other party’s forceful words.

However, she must not agree, after seeing that Ji Changbo’s words and deeds are frequently vague and ambiguous recently.

Tao Xinhe bit her lips, glanced at everyone present from the corner of her eye, and said carefully,

“I’m now an embarrassment, and I don’t care about it. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It’s just I don’t want to spoil the scenery wherever I go. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Thank you for your kindness, and I hope you can forgive me.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

After finishing her speech, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Tao Xinhe had always been pragmatic, as long as she can get rid of future troubles, it’s nothing to be humble and self-deprecating.

Everyone stopped talking, and the atmosphere in the room froze for a while, the two brothers Cheng Jia and Cheng Meng who were whispering suddenly went silent, and Second Aunt Gu looked at Tao Xinhe worriedly, Gu Runing looked hesitant, Cheng Shicheng looked straight at the beautiful woman with a serious expression.

After a long while, Second Aunt Gu said,

“Well… Tao Jushi no longer needs to be caught up in Ning Niang’s marriage affairs. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.It’s better to follow her wishes, and do nothing. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Mister, our family will go first, I have to work hard on the marriage preparations. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.If there is nothing else to say, we will leave today.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

She tried to change the topic, stood up, and gently pulled Tao Xinhe.

Gu Runing echoed, a ‘Farewell.’

She then ran to Cheng Jia’s side, and the two chatted for a few words.

Tao Xinhe realized that she was too faint today, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, it was not proper to directly return the submerged spices, but at least she was finally able to unload the burden in her heart, which could be considered an achievement.

‘Forget it, just get rid of this layer of contact first, and then ask my father or younger brother to return the gift. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.There is no reason or opportunity to meet with Ji Changbo in the future, so I can be at ease.’read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Tao Xinhe took advantage of the situation and stood up, making up her mind to say goodbye.

Cheng Shicheng waved his hands, and his voice was full of energy,

“Don’t rush away to go, Jia’er, call your mother-in-law to visit the mansion, bring my daughter-in-law and Meng’er, and have a light meal together at noon, Mrs. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Gu, what do you think? A’Tao, You should stay even more, I have something to tell you.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Following his words, Cheng Shicheng walked towards Tao Xinhe’s side, and put one hand on the back of the chair she was sitting on, the cushion still had Tao Xinhe’s residual warmth, which was Stepping on the boundary of offense.

Second Aunt Gu looked around, and just as she was about to say something, she saw Tao Xinhe raise her breath deeply, as if gritting her teeth and said,

“Mister, had already received my greeting, do you dare not accept it?”

Then, Tao Xinhe slightly moved away from Cheng Shicheng’s side, and changed to the chair that Gu Runing sat on just now, which was the farthest position from the previous seat.

She sat down, as if turning against the guest, and pointed to the front,

“Mister, do you want to stand and teach, or go back to your seat?”

Second Aunt Gu’s heart was pounding, she felt that something was wrong, and she was afraid that something would happen, Cheng Jia bundled up with Gu Runing and took them away, while Cheng Meng followed from behind, leaving behind his childish instructions,

“Father is entertaining a distinguished guests, and they may have to talk in secret, please close the door quickly.”

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A pair of men and women who are evenly matched, stared at each other without words, as if weighing the details of the other party.

Tao Xinhe felt a heat flow below her abdomen again, and her depression was even worse.

She just wanted to make a quick decision, and frowned to break the silence,

“Mister, if I hadn’t heard some rumors, I’m afraid I might have misunderstood you.”

Cheng Shicheng answered with a smile,

“A’Tao’s words are really playful, you want to say that I’m inhumane, and you don’t understand, why I still tease you, right?”

Her implication was indeed so, but Tao Xinhe coughed up uncomfortably when she heard the other party putting it out in the open.

That’s fine though, Tao Xinhe changed her way of speaking, and learned to be straightforward,

“Mister, what exactly do you want to do? Make fun of me? I can’t bear it, so I just want to take this opportunity to return the submerged spices to you.”

The sound of “Ah~” was heard accompanied by a man’s long sigh.

Cheng Shicheng in a royal blue suit, slowly stood up, walked up to Tao Xinhe step by step, wrapped his hands around the armrest of her chair, and pressed down, forming an ambiguous shadow.

Tao Xinhe wanted to stand up but was blocked by him, she gritted her teeth without screaming, stretched out her white right hand to hold her palm and push him back.

Her hands were pressed against the hot man’s chest, and he retracted as if being scalded, her left and right hands then clasped her skirt.

Her breathing became slightly rapid.

Leaning close to her jade shell-like auricles, Cheng Shicheng said in a hoarse voice,

“A’Tao, I like you. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Is it obvious enough to admire you with a normal man’s heart? Did you feel my heartbeat just now? It’s beating for you.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Tao Xinhe was terrified, her face flushed, she stared at him, covered her ears with her hands, gasping for breath, she kicked the man’s shin viciously, and yelled,

“You’re shameless!”

In Cheng Shicheng’s eyes, The beautiful lady’s anger, seemed to be a beautiful scenery, it seems that the goddess of mercy has entered the world, like the goddess Luoshen descending into the magical mountain.

(T/N: Creep.)

His gaze was hot, his smile was apparent, he raised his hands high and took a few steps back, looking harmless, and said,

“A’Tao, you know it well, don’t you?”

Tao Xinhe is still in shock, with the freedom of movement, she did not hesitate to carry her skirt and run to the door, with both her hands placed on the door panel to push it open.

However, a feeling of reluctance drove her to pause her movements and turn around to glare at Cheng Shicheng.

She felt an inexplicable sadness in her heart, could it be, because of her own divorce?

In the eyes of others, she became a slutty and homeless woman who can be molested at will?

She wanted to clarify this and said,

“Cheng Shicheng, although I have divorced my husband, my father is still a third-rank official and my younger brother has a promising future. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.Why are you bullying so much?”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Cheng Shicheng’s throat rolled, his eyes softened, and his voice was hoarse,

“It has nothing to do with the Tao Manor or the Gu Mansion. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.A’Tao, it was because you are my destined one.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

He once again, walked towards Tao Xinhe step by step, while sighing tersely,

“When you were still Gu Ningxi’s wife, I wanted to take you to my side. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.If you are willing, I can slowly pursue you. read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.I just hope you, give me a chance, reward me with an open mind.”read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.read only at salmonlatte . com. This annoying watermark is not there.

Tao Xinhe felt as if there was the sound of strings breaking in her head, her legs trembling slightly, reminding her to run away like a rabbit encountering a tiger, however, when the two were within reach,Bshe fiercely raised her arm and reached out, then slapped Cheng Shicheng’s face, her palm was numb and pulsing, and looking at the right side of the other party’s face, little red marks suddenly appeared.

Tao Xinhe unconsciously brought her left hand to her lips, and bit the tender flesh next to the knuckle of her index finger, her body was frozen on the ground, thinking about why she was so impulsive.

What should she do? She actually hurt a general…

Cheng Shicheng looked at her, and smiled suddenly, the fine lines at the corners of his eyes testified to his vicissitudes and shrewdness, and then as if hurt, he put away his smile.

He turned his head and spit the blood mixed saliva on the ground.

He then turned around, with his two eyes full of Tao Xinhe’s figure.

He licked the opening at the corner of his mouth with the tip of his tongue, and then said softly, as if he was afraid of scaring her,

“A’Tao, do you feel better now? How about this, in exchange for this slap, you accept the spices?”

(T/N: Creeepp!)