Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot

Chapter 21: Faith

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The moment he finished speaking, Wang Dengfeng looked at Yu Tingzhi with some apprehension.
There was no special expression on his face. His thin lips were tightly pursed, and no emotions could be seen from his face.

Wang Dengfeng licked his lips, then he said, “My father is not targeting you. He treats me the same. Perhaps in his heart, only Wang Dengyue is his biological son! No matter what I do, he always thinks that I am ignorant and incompetent, and he will always deny me.”
He liked esports, and in Wang Mancheng’s eyes, it was just an addiction to online games.

He wanted to start his own business and hoped that his father would encourage him. Wang Mancheng felt that he was too ambitious.

He had become good friends with Yu Tingzhi, and Wang Mancheng felt that he was self-depraved and did not want to improve.

Wang Mancheng seemed to have never taken him seriously.

At this point, he laughed self-deprecatingly. “But I don’t care. Who cares what he thinks of me?”

In fact, Wang Dengfeng sometimes envied Yu Tingzhi. Although Yu Tingzhi’s reputation was notorious and everyone in Jiang City avoided him, he had all the love of his parents.

Yu Tingzhi lowered his eyes and turned the silver ring on his index finger.

Under the sunlight, the ancient ring reflected a mysterious light.

“Have you heard of a saying?”

“What is it?” Wang Dengfeng asked.

Yu Tingzhi continued, “Born as a dragon. Even if you break your palm teeth, pull out your scales, blind your eyes and lose your claws, and fall into the shallows, a dragon will still be a dragon.”

He said each word in a low voice. His voice was not loud, but it was enough to make an impression.

Wang Dengfeng just looked at Yu Tingzhi and did not respond for a long time.

This feeling was a little strange.

It was as if he suddenly had faith, and his chest was filled with strength.

“Yu Tingzhi.”

“Huh?”

“believe in you!”

Yu Tingzhi laughed softly, “But I don’t even believe in myself.”

The sunlight shone on his body through the mottled leaves, and his entire person seemed unreal.

A moment later, Yu Tingzhi slowly looked back, his expression still very calm. “In this world, the only person you should trust is yourself. Never Place your hopes on others.”

Song Baoyi followed Zhou Lei to the Tea Party.

This tea party was initiated by the wife of the Li family, one of the eight great families in Jiang City.

The location was the Li family’s back garden.

The Li family manor occupied an area of ten acres. There were pavilions and pavilions in the back garden. The birds sang and the flowers were fragrant. The Breeze blew gently, and the environment was elegant.
A dozen or so ladies gathered together. They brought their children with them. They chatted and laughed. It was very lively.

Over the years, the song family’s position among the wealthy clans had become increasingly prominent. With Song Baoyi’s well-known beauty, before they even stepped into the garden, Mrs. Li and Zheng Shuhui all stood up to greet them. “Mrs. Song, we were just talking about Miss song. She a famous
talent in our Jiang City. Here you are.”

Everyone liked to listen to pretty words, especially those with a strong sense of vanity like Zhou Lei.
If she met someone who praised Song Baoyi, she could sit there and listen to them all day.

“Oh thank you. You are too kind.” Zhou Lei was proud, but she still said very modestly, “It’s you guys who praise our Baoyi too much.”
Zheng Shuhui smiled and said, “It’s because she deserves all the praises! All of us are envious of you for having such a good daughter!”
‘As a wife and mother, who wouldn’t want to have a good daughter like Song Baoyi who was envied by everyone?

“Mrs. Song, we all want to ask you, how did you raise such an outstanding daughter?”

Upon hearing this, the other ladies immediately seconded.

Based on Song Baoyi’s current development, she would definitely have great achievements in the future.

Networking was especially important in the circle of wealthy families.

It was just a pity that…

Song Baoyi would soon be engaged to the most useless man of Jiang City.

Listening to the crowd’s agreement, the smile on Zhou Lei’s face could not be hidden, and she was no longer modest. She continued, “Actually, I didn’t teach her much. It was mainly up to the child herself. She liked to read since she was young, We were afraid that her eyes would be damaged from reading
too much, but we couldn’t stop her.

“That’s talent! We are so envious of her!”

After Zhou Lei finished chatting with everyone, Song Baoyi slowly greeted everyone one by one.

She had signed up for etiquette classes since she was young, and her words and actions were well-mannered. At this moment, she had successfully become the focus of everyone.

At this moment, someone said, “Mrs. Yun is here.”

The praise for Song Baoyi gradually faded as everyone turned to look at the entrance.

Song Baoyi also turned her head.

‘The lady in the front was wearing a dark green cheongsam. Although she was already forty-three years old, her figure was still curvy. Her long hair was tied at the back of her head, making it impossible to tell her actual age.
The lady was holding onto a seventeen or eighteen -year-old girl. The girl was about 5 feet 3 inches tall and wore designer clothing. Her hair was disheveled and she wore a blue mask. She lowered her head and did not dare to look at the crowd.
This lady was from the Yun family, Zhou Fengyan. Yun family was the head of the Eight great clans.

The girl beside Zhou Fengyan was her only daughter and the future heir of the Yun family.

Yun Shiyao.

‘The moment Zhou Fengyan entered, everyone rushed to greet her.

A moment later, Mrs. Li introduced, “Mrs. Yun, this is Mrs. Song and Miss Song.”

Zhou Lei’s face was full of flattery. “Mrs. Yun, you look so young. How do you look like the mother of an 18-year-old child?”

“Thank you.”

Song Baoyi looked at Zhou Fengyan and politely said, “Hello, Mrs. Yun. This must be Miss Yun, right?”

With that, Song Baoyi took the initiative to reach out to Yun Shiyao. “Miss Yun, I’m Song Baoyi. I’m the same age as you. I’m in my third year of high school this year. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Looking at Song Baoyi’s outstretched hand, Yun Shiyao took a step back and gripped Mrs. Yun’s clothes tightly.

Ever since her disfigurement three years ago, she had developed an inferiority complex, especially when it came to beautiful girls.

The smile on Song Baoyi’s face was still there, but deep down, she was very unhappy.

No one had ever been so disrespectful to her.

She was already paying Yun Shiyao enough respect by being willing to shake hands with this ugly freak. She did not expect Yun Shiyao to be so unappreciative.

Yun Shiyao was very ugly. She had once scared a child unconscious, so almost no one of her age was willing to play with her. If it were not for the fact that the Yun family was not one of the eight great clans, Yun Shiyao would have long been a street rat.
If it were not for the fact that the Song family wanted to borrow the Yun family’s power, she would not have treated Yun Shiyao!

Zhou Fengyan took a step forward and held Song Baoyi’s hand. “Shiyao has an introverted personality. Miss Song, don’t mind her.”

“You’re exaggerating. I used to be more introverted than Miss Yun. It’s only recently that I’ve become more extroverted!”

She was so polite and generous. How could such a kind-hearted girl not be liked by others?

Moreover, Zhou Fengyan had heard that Song Baoyi was Wu Yue’s student and was talented. She was better than her teacher in treating burns.

If not, Zhou Fengyan would not have brought Yun Shiyao to this tea party.

In fact, over the years, in order to restore her daughter’s face, Zhou Fengyan had sought out many doctors and fallen for many tricks. However, she was not discouraged. She believed that one day, her daughter would definitely take off her mask and walk under the Sun.
Now, she finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

Since Song Baoyi was Wu Yue’s student, she definitely had the ability to restore Yun Shiyao’s face.

With this thought in mind, Zhou Fengyan continued, “Miss Song, May I have a word with you?”

Song Baoyi, of course, knew the reason and nodded. “Sure.”

Mrs. Li had already prepared the tea room and immediately led the two into it.

Zhou Fengyan turned to look at Yun Shiyao and said in a gentle tone, “Yaoyao, wait outside for a moment. I’ll have a word with miss song.”

Yun Shiyao nodded.

‘When they arrived at the Teahouse, Zhou Fengyan took a sip of tea and said, “I heard that Miss Song’s medical skills are pretty good and that she has the ability to heal anything.”

“You flatter me.” Song Baoyi was very modest. “I’m just lucky to have a good teacher.”

Zhou Fengyan smiled at Song Baoyi. “In the end, Miss Song is still talented. By the way, with my daughter Shiyao’s face, how confident is Miss Song?”

“Eighty percent,” Song Baoyi said.

“Really?”At that moment, Zhou Fengyan seemed to see hope.

Song Baoyi nodded.

Zhou Fengyan said again, “Miss Song, to tell you the truth, Shiyao’s situation is much more complicated than you think. Why Don’t you take a look first before coming to a conclusion?”

‘Those who had experienced too much disappointment knew very well that it was not a good feeling.

Zhou Fengyan no longer wanted to experience disappointment after being filled with hope

Song Baoyi did not directly answer this question. Instead, she asked, “Are you sure that Miss Yun’s face was burned?”

“Yes.” Zhou Fengyan nodded.

Song Baoyi smiled and said, “Then there’s no need to look. Mrs. Yun, as long as you believe me, Miss Yun can take off her mask in the future..”