My Arranged Marriage Partner Has Two Faces 30

Chapter 30

“No.”

His kiss was rejected, but Zhong Yuxiao heard a disgustingly complicated and dramatic story from Xi Shi.

A pampered daughter was tricked into a sham marriage by a gay man. When she was pregnant with her second child, she discovered her husband was cheating on her with her cousin, who was also pregnant. In shock and anger, she miscarried. Afterward, she received intimate photos of her husband with other men, realizing she had been deceived. Her husband had been keeping men outside all along. Unable to bear the blow, she suffered from depression and eventually committed suicide.

To summarize, it was simple, a few sentences summed up the tragic second half of Xi Yue’s life.

“Shi Fengsheng, Xi Le, Shi Chengze, and the adulterer who sent the photos to my mother, they are all murderers who killed her. They all deserve to die.”

Zhong Yuxiao didn’t know how to comfort him. He was too young at the time, all his impressions of Xi Yue came from his mother and Xi Shi. That gentle and beautiful woman had snatched him from human traffickers, his savior.

If it weren’t for Shi Fengsheng, Xi Yue would have always been a daffodil blooming in a field of brocade, safe and sound.

Zhong Yuxiao sent Xu Linfeng a message and received a reply shortly after.

He put away his phone and instructed Xi Shi to drive. “Let’s go to Linjiang Fang.”

Xi Shi hadn’t yet recovered from his anger. Zhong Yuxiao leaned over to fasten his seatbelt and kissed him on the lips. “This is your reward. Alright, let’s go.”

What reward?

Xi Shi was confused.

In a small alley near Linjiang Fang, Xu Linfeng had been waiting for a long time.

“Here’s what you wanted.”

He handed over a black handbag, glanced at the bewildered Xi Shi, and whispered to Zhong Yuxiao, “Night, don’t forget what you promised me.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t forget.”

Zhong Yuxiao didn’t say more, took the bag, and pulled Xi Shi to the back seat of the car. “Time is tight, no time to find a place, just change your clothes here.”

As he spoke, he started to take off his clothes.

Xi Shi didn’t know whether to look or not. “Why are we changing clothes?”

His shirt was already off, and Zhong Yuxiao was bare-chested. He smiled at Xi Shi. “Because we’re going to do something bad. Change your clothes so no one recognizes us.”

Xu Linfeng had prepared a black, loose hoodie, a black mask, and a black baseball cap. With the full set of equipment, only his eyes were visible.

Zhong Yuxiao looked at Xi Shi and suddenly reached out, grabbing a strand of his exposed green hair. “Your hair is too distinctive, it’s easy to be recognized.”

“What are you taking me to do?”

“You’ll know later.” Zhong Yuxiao got out of the car. “Wait for me in the car, I’ll be right back.”

Xi Shi saw him say a few words to Xu Linfeng, who seemed reluctant, then ran into the mall across the street. He returned shortly after with a spray bottle and handed it to Zhong Yuxiao furtively.

“Are you sure you want to do this?”

“Mm.”

“Why bother?” Xu Linfeng couldn’t understand. “Just hire some thugs, why do it yourself? If you’re discovered, it won’t be good for your reputation.”

As for Young Master Xi, his reputation was already bad enough, how much worse could it get?

“We won’t be discovered. I want to do it myself, otherwise how can I vent my anger?” Zhong Yuxiao shook the spray bottle and sprayed it on Xu Linfeng.

“Ahhh, I just dyed my hair!”

Xu Linfeng had dyed his hair red, and the sprayed area instantly turned black. Zhong Yuxiao nodded in satisfaction. “Good effect.”

“…”

“I’ll take care of the project for you.”

“You can really do that for me?” Xu Linfeng’s eyes lit up, instantly forgetting about his hair.

“Of course.” Zhong Yuxiao glanced at the car not far away. The window was half-down, and Xi Shi was looking over expectantly.

At that moment, Zhong Yuxiao felt that if Xi Shi asked him for the stars in the sky, he would find a way to pluck them.

“If he doesn’t cooperate with you, I’ll ask my brother to help you.”

There was such a good deal?

Xu Linfeng immediately nodded and ran to the alley entrance, afraid that Zhong Yuxiao would change his mind. “I’ll go keep watch now and call you when they come out.”

Zhong Yuxiao returned to the car. “This is hair dye spray, for your disguise, so we don’t get recognized.”

Zhong Yuxiao carefully lifted his hair and sprayed it bit by bit, much more carefully than when he experimented on Xu Linfeng, as if he was handling a very important task.

The unconventional green hair gradually turned black, and Xi Shi looked up, his eyes gentle, a docile aura emanating from him.

Zhong Yuxiao’s strong desire to explore was satisfied. He held out his hand, palm up. “Give me your hand.”

Xi Shi was puzzled, hesitated for a moment, then placed his hand in his.

The alley was dimly lit, only the streetlight at the entrance diligently emitting light, but due to the distance and the car blocking the way, Xi Shi could barely see Zhong Yuxiao’s expression.

The ring on his ring finger was held, and Xi Shi subconsciously curled his fingers, preventing him from taking it off.

“What are you doing?”

He had asked this question countless times tonight.

“I’ll keep the ring for now and return it to you later.” Zhong Yuxiao straightened his fingers. The pampered young master’s hands were beautiful, slender, and fair, with distinct knuckles.

It was a pity to wear such a plain ring on such beautiful hands.

Zhong Yuxiao suddenly regretted not choosing the ring more carefully.

The two rings were placed together, clinking softly.

“Do you like diamonds?”

Zhong Yuxiao’s question was abrupt, and it took Xi Shi two seconds to recover before answering truthfully, “They’re alright.”

Diamonds were touted as a symbol of true love, and diamond rings had become a standard for marriage. Xi Shi wasn’t a naive young man who would fall for such things and didn’t have any special feelings for them.

“I prefer gold.”

Gold rings…

Not bad either.

After the floral shirts, Zhong Yuxiao’s acceptance had taken a qualitative leap. Forget gold, even if Xi Shi said he liked wearing dresses now, he could accept it without changing his expression.

Xu Linfeng peeked out from the alley entrance, then ran back excitedly. “Night, they’re coming out.”

Zhong Yuxiao gave him a look, and Xu Linfeng understood, immediately offering the car keys with both hands. “The color and style are all according to your request. Are you sure you don’t need my help?”

“No need, just pretend you don’t know anything about this. I’ll reimburse you for the car later.”

“You’re too kind, the car is a gift. Have a good night.” Xu Linfeng waved his hand generously and left happily.

Xi Shi was shocked. “Don’t you not know how to drive?”

“I don’t know how to drive that kind of car, but this kind—” Zhong Yuxiao pointed at the pink electric scooter parked at the alley entrance. “Not only can I drive it, but I’m also very good at it.”

“…”

Sitting on the back seat of the electric scooter, Xi Shi still hadn’t fully processed the situation.

Zhong Yuxiao handed him a pink helmet. “Put this on.”

“Why don’t I drive?”

“Do you know how to ride an electric scooter with a passenger?”

Xi Shi choked. He had never even sat on an electric scooter, let alone ridden one with a passenger. “I can drive a sports car with a passenger.”

“A sports car is too flashy. We’re going to do something bad, it’s easy to get caught.” Zhong Yuxiao picked up another helmet and put it on. “Just make do, electric scooters are also cool, no worse than sports cars.”

Xi Shi looked at his long legs, which were more than enough to reach the ground, and fell silent.

Where was the cool factor?

“Hurry up and put on your helmet, Driver Zhong is about to hit the road.” Zhong Yuxiao urged.

Xi Shi looked at the pink helmet, his expression indescribable, and reluctantly put it on. “Why is my helmet pink and yours is blue?”

Fortunately, it was nighttime; otherwise, wearing this thing outside would be incredibly embarrassing.

He suspected Zhong Yuxiao was doing this on purpose.

“Pink and blue are couple colors.” Zhong Yuxiao feigned surprise. “Don’t you even know that?”

“…I mean, I want the blue one.”

“Don’t you like pink the most?”

He even specifically asked Xu Linfeng to buy a pink electric scooter.

“Who said I like pink?” Xi Shi frowned.

“That’s what everyone in the circle says, Young Master Xi loves pink.”

Xi Shi was speechless.

He had heard about this. Recently, people had been deliberately dressing in pink and trying to get close to him. Few men could pull off pink, and his eyes had suffered greatly.

The rumors had even reached Zhong Yuxiao’s ears.

Zhong Yuxiao looked him up and down, patting his pink helmet in satisfaction. “Not bad, it suits you. You look like a cute pink peach, makes me want to take a bite.”

Xi Shi’s expression cracked. “Can you stop saying things like that? You sound like a greasy old man.”

“…” Zhong Yuxiao was annoyed, grabbed his chin, and lifted it, saying seriously, “Look at my face, don’t you think what you just said is too much?”

He was so handsome, how could he be greasy?

“It is indeed too much.” Xi Shi reflected. “You’re not greasy, you’re just a bit obscene when you talk, like a pervert.”

“…”

Zhong Yuxiao was deeply hurt and got on the electric scooter without a word, his back exuding an air of sadness.

Xi Shi chuckled, wrapped his arms around his waist, and boldly groped him. “You have a good figure.”

“No sexual harassment of the driver, violators will be fined 10,000 yuan per offense.”

“I’ll transfer the fine to you later.”

Young Master Xi, rich and shameless, groped him left and right, counting as he did. “10,000, 20,000, 30,000… Or I can just give you a few million, you take off your clothes and let me have a good feel.”

Zhong Yuxiao almost drove the scooter into the bushes and slapped his hand away irritably. “Do you think this is a membership program? Should I give you a discount?”

“That would be great. I’m a married man now, I have to save where I can.”

“…”

“Who’s harassing whom?” Zhong Yuxiao was exasperated.

Xi Shi admitted readily, “I’m a hooligan.”

His tone was clear and confident, not ashamed at all, even sounding a bit proud.

Zhong Yuxiao was completely speechless. “You’ve changed, CEO Xi, you weren’t like this just now.”

Just now, when he teased him, the young master would look flustered, so innocent.

“Maybe the pink helmet awakened my inner maiden.” Xi Shi tightened his grip around his waist, resting his forehead against his back. “Gege Zhong Er, if I harass you, will you call the police?”

“Have you forgotten something?”

Call me “Gege Zhong Er” again, and you won’t be able to get out of bed.

The past was vivid in his mind.

Xi Shi didn’t reply, and Zhong Yuxiao assumed he had forgotten.

Zhong Yuxiao stopped the scooter. Across the street was a small hotel, located in a secluded area with dim lighting. Even a streetlight was broken, and few people passed by. In such a place, a luxury car drove over.

Xi Shi immediately recognized the license plate. It was Shi Fengsheng’s car.

“Take off your helmet and put on your hat and mask.” Zhong Yuxiao untied the baseball bat from the back of the seat and handed one to Xi Shi.

Xi Shi was dumbfounded, his face full of disbelief.

The parking area was dark, and with the headlights off, no one could be seen. As soon as Shi Fengsheng got out of the car, he was knocked unconscious by Zhong Yuxiao with a baseball bat, his mouth covered, and dragged into the alley.

“Coming to such a secluded place, he’s asking for it.”

Afraid that Xi Shi wouldn’t be able to do it, Zhong Yuxiao even took out a sack from his pocket and put it over Shi Fengsheng’s head. “The punching bag is ready, you can start venting your anger.”

Simple, crude, and beyond Xi Shi’s expectations.

Seeing him motionless, Zhong Yuxiao added, “This is a blind spot for surveillance cameras. Don’t hold back, I’ll take responsibility if anything happens.”

Zhong Yuxiao was straightforward. Since Shi Fengsheng was the culprit, then teach him a lesson, as long as he didn’t kill him.

This was called serving justice!

Xi Shi looked at him for a long time, his heart beating faster and faster.

The first time they met, he used Zhong Yuxiao as an excuse, beating up Shi Chengze and then Shi Fengsheng, and Zhong Yuxiao tattled on him. This time, Zhong Yuxiao personally brought Shi Fengsheng to him, letting him beat him up as much as he wanted, even saying he would take responsibility.

He seemed to see the glacier cracking, the sky brightening, the world’s miracle reflected in Zhong Yuxiao’s eyes.

“What if I accidentally kill him?” Xi Shi’s voice was hoarse.

Zhong Yuxiao thought for two seconds and said half-jokingly, “Then we can only pray that heaven assigns us to the same prison as cellmates, spending the rest of our lives reforming through labor, striving to be a model couple.”

Fuck, what the hell, model couple.

Xi Shi cursed with a smile. His gloomy mood from the entire evening cleared up.

“Then I’ll try my best not to kill him, not to go to prison, so you can live in a big villa with me for the rest of your life.”

He wouldn’t kill Shi Fengsheng. If he really wanted to, he would have done it in the past twenty years.

It wasn’t worth wasting his life on such a scumbag. He had witnessed Xi Yue being ruined by Shi Fengsheng, and he would never repeat her mistakes.

The corners of Zhong Yuxiao’s eyes curved upwards. The “rest of your life” from Xi Shi’s mouth was more touching than any promise he had ever heard. “Not only will we live in a big villa, but we’ll also eat delicious food and live a good life… CEO Xi, you have to work hard in the future, I’ll be relying on you.”

“Okay.”

Xi Shi threw down the baseball bat and started kicking and punching the unconscious Shi Fengsheng. Zhong Yuxiao stood aside, instructing him where to hit to cause the most pain, where to hit so it wouldn’t heal quickly.

The young master, who seemed the most impulsive, was actually the most rational, his actions measured, only leaving superficial wounds that wouldn’t even qualify as minor injuries in a medical assessment.

Shi Fengsheng curled up in pain. Seeing him about to wake up, Xi Shi grabbed Zhong Yuxiao and ran, the two of them speeding away on the little pink electric scooter.

The pink scooter moved slowly along the road, passing cars speeding by. Fast and slow, forming two completely different lives in the same world, on the same road.

Xi Shi used to be the one in the sports car. He never thought that one day, he would willingly sit on a pink electric scooter with his long legs cramped.

“Why do you know how to ride an electric scooter?”

“I thought it was fun, so I learned.”

Fun – Zhong Yuxiao was driven by interest, these two words were enough to be the reason for him doing anything.

“Do you want to learn?” Zhong Yuxiao turned to look at him.

“No.” The young master refused decisively.

Zhong Yuxiao wasn’t surprised. In Xi Shi’s eyes, riding an electric scooter wasn’t cool at all. The young master liked racing, the roar of engines, the thrill of speed, doing unconventional things, being in the spotlight, at the center of the world.

“It’s enough that you know how to ride.” Xi Shi’s arms wrapped around his waist tightly from behind, his head buried in Zhong Yuxiao’s back, taking a deep breath of the sandalwood scent. “I’ll drive you around, you’ll ride me to serve justice, reciprocation, that’s fair.”

Zhong Yuxiao froze.

He thought he had guessed Xi Shi’s thoughts, but he didn’t expect the real reason to be him.

“I don’t want to work at the company, I don’t want to work hard, I don’t want to be the ‘talented young man’ in people’s mouths. I want people to look down on me when they mention me, saying ‘the phoenix man’s genes are just bad, he’s hopeless.'”

Xi Shi took the initiative to tell Zhong Yuxiao the reason he hadn’t asked about.

He wanted to be rotten garbage, using his filth to prove that half of the blood in his body was dirty and despicable. He wanted to be a stain, no matter how much Shi Fengsheng tried to package himself as a respectable person, he couldn’t get rid of his past sins and notoriety.

“Is it childish of me to do this?” Xi Shi closed his eyes, his voice soft.

Zhong Yuxiao stopped the scooter. Moonlight fell through the trees, and he turned his head. “You knew Shi Fengsheng was gay all along, but you didn’t expose him, was it because of Aunt Xi Yue?”

Xi Shi knew about the adulterer, knew that he had provoked Xi Yue. He could have exposed everything and ruined Shi Fengsheng’s reputation.

But he didn’t.

In the eyes of the world, Xi Yue was cheated on and died of a broken heart. If this matter was made public, Xi Yue would become the tragically deceived wife. Everyone would know that the Xi sisters were both deceived by the same gay man and gave birth to his children.

Xi Shi didn’t deny this reason. “Maybe it’s more because I’m afraid of losing everything I have.”

If the scandal was exposed, not only would Chenxi International’s stock price be greatly affected, but Xi Chongyang would also find out the truth.

“My mother meeting Shi Fengsheng and being with him was also partly due to my grandfather’s matchmaking.”

Shi Fengsheng worked at Chenxi International and was Xi Chongyang’s assistant at the time. He met the young mistress when she visited the company, and they fell in love and got married.

“My grandfather is my only family.”

Zhong Yuxiao suddenly understood why Xi Shi was jealous. Xi Shi seemed to care more about Xi Chongyang.

“I don’t want my grandfather to be sad.”

Xi Yue’s death had already dealt a heavy blow to Xi Chongyang. If he knew that everything was Shi Fengsheng’s scheme, that he had personally pushed his daughter into this situation… Xi Shi couldn’t imagine how guilty Xi Chongyang would feel.

Shi Fengsheng being able to hide it for so many years and collude with the adulterer was partly due to Xi Shi’s help behind the scenes.

He loathed Shi Fengsheng, yet he had to cover for him.

Xi Shi clenched his fists. He had planned to settle everything with Shi Fengsheng after Xi Chongyang was gone.

Zhong Yuxiao put his hand on his shoulder and patted it gently. “Then why did you tell Xi Le?”

Seeing Xi Le’s frantic state, she would definitely spread the news.

“Shi Fengsheng has already set his sights on the company, I can’t let him continue.” Xi Shi wrapped his arms around his waist and murmured, “Grandpa entrusted Chenxi International to me. He doesn’t want me to continue living aimlessly. Maybe I was wrong, I should have told him everything long ago, I should have faced the truth.”

After so many years, it was time for a conclusion.

He finally decided to step out of the Shi Fengsheng quagmire.

Since he had already said so much, there was no harm in adding one more thing. Zhong Yuxiao asked curiously, “Then what’s with your phobia of kissing?”

Xi Shi stiffened.

“Is it related to the past?”

A shadow flickered in Xi Shi’s eyes. He nuzzled Zhong Yuxiao’s back and mumbled, “Gege Zhong Er.”

“…”

“Are you acting coquettishly?”

Zhong Yuxiao looked at him in surprise. Was this still the Xi Shi he knew?

“I haven’t forgotten.” Xi Shi suddenly said. He looked up, his eyes challenging, and called him again, “Gege Zhong Er.”