World 1: Green Tea Novice Abuses a Scumbag and Stomps the Mistress

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Jiang Mu returned home and discussed work arrangements with Auntie Liu. After signing the contract, Auntie Liu started her job right away.

From now on, all the housework would be handled by Auntie Liu. Jiang Mu wouldn’t need to cook or shop for groceries anymore.

If needed, Auntie Liu could also take over picking up and dropping off Chu Ying.

However, until Chu Ying got familiar with Auntie Liu, Jiang Mu still had to handle the drop-offs and pick-ups herself.

Jiang Mu went upstairs to her bedroom and made a call to You Chenguang.

The call was quickly answered.

At that time, You Chenguang was in a company meeting. When he saw that it was a call from Jiang Mu, he was a bit surprised.

He got up and walked out of the conference room to take the call, heading toward his office.

“Sister-in-law, is something wrong?”

Jiang Mu said, “Are you busy? I have something I’d like to ask you.”

“Okay, tell me, sister-in-law. What is it?” You Chenguang’s tone was unusually gentle, with a warmth he didn’t normally show.

He rarely spoke to people like this.

“It’s a bit inconvenient to talk about it over the phone. Can we meet in person?” Jiang Mu asked hesitantly.

But You Chenguang agreed without hesitation, “Sure, ah.”

Although he didn’t know what it was about, he could hear from Jiang Mu’s voice that she was feeling very down.

They agreed to meet at 6 p.m. Jiang Mu needed to pick up Chu Ying from kindergarten first.

The meeting place was chosen by Jiang Mu, a restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere.

When Jiang Mu arrived, You Chenguang was already there.

Standing at the entrance, she recognized him from afar.

You Chenguang had very handsome features, and his aura was completely different from Chu Shuo’s. He was cold and aloof, never taking anything to heart, whereas Chu Shuo was gentle and courteous, with a charming way of speaking.

The fact that the two of them had once been close friends was a surprising thing in itself.

But You Chenguang had known the original owner even earlier. Their families interacted frequently, and although they didn’t attend the same high school, they were in the same social circle and often ran into each other. Later, they even ended up as university alumni.

“Chenguang,” Jiang Mu called out.

You Chenguang looked up and waved at her.

Jiang Mu sat down and said, “Have you been waiting long? The traffic was a bit heavy, so I’m late.”

“No, I just got here too,” You Chenguang shook his head.

“Let’s order first,” Jiang Mu said, calling over the waiter. She ordered a steak and a starter salad.

When You Chenguang took the menu, his fingers brushed against Jiang Mu’s. Both of them paused, but neither looked at the other.

You Chenguang, in particular, still looked calm, but the undercurrent in his eyes couldn’t fool him, even if it fooled others.

He suppressed the restlessness in his heart and casually ordered two dishes.

After the waiter left, You Chenguang discreetly studied Jiang Mu.

She looked different today, seemingly more radiant than usual.

Before leaving the house, Jiang Mu had deliberately dressed up. In the morning, she had been wearing a crisp and elegant trench coat, but now she had changed into an apricot V-neck dress. Her beautiful collarbones were visible, and a small diamond necklace dangled against them, drawing attention. A belt cinched her waist, highlighting her perfect proportions.

Since Jiang Mu got married, this was the first time You Chenguang had met with her alone.

Jiang Mu was also observing You Chenguang.

She found that his features were quite attractive up close.

You Chenguang hesitated and asked, “What did you want to talk to me about?”

Jiang Mu was silent for a moment, then said, “Do you know that Chu Shuo is having an affair?”

You Chenguang’s brows furrowed, and his expression turned serious.

The way Jiang Mu phrased her question was telling. She didn’t ask, “Do you think,” but instead, “Do you know,” which meant she had already confirmed Chu Shuo’s infidelity.

To be honest, You Chenguang didn’t know how to answer.

Jiang Mu glanced at You Chenguang.

“It seems you knew.”

You Chenguang froze.

At this point, denying it would be pointless.

“I’m sorry.”

But for some reason, after he admitted it, the look in Jiang Mu’s eyes gave him a strange feeling.

Even if he couldn’t truly empathize, he knew that Jiang Mu must be in a lot of pain at this moment.

The two of them quietly finished their meal.

Just as You Chenguang was about to ask what she planned to do, Jiang Mu slowly looked up at him.

Tears shimmered at the corners of her eyes.

Jiang Mu had pinched herself hard under the table, hard enough to make her eyes redden and her nose sting, with tears nearly spilling out.

“Why are you…” You Chenguang’s voice cut off abruptly because Jiang Mu suddenly reached out and held his hand.

Her hand was slender, soft, and a little cold. You Chenguang had always maintained his composure and self-discipline. Other than with female relatives, he rarely had such close contact with women.

But he didn’t pull away from Jiang Mu’s touch.

“Can you help me?”

Jiang Mu’s expression was truly hard to refuse.

“How do you want me to help you?” You Chenguang asked.

Jiang Mu thought for a moment, then let go of his hand. “Actually, you and Chu Shuo are so close. I probably shouldn’t have come to you. It must be really awkward for you, right?”

[Green Tea Index increased. Eyes appear brighter and more spirited.]

Jiang Mu’s voice was soft and delicate, with a touching quality to it.

“Never mind, I can figure it out on my own.”

When You Chenguang saw that Jiang Mu had given up on asking for his help, he quickly said, “What do you want to do? You can tell me.”

Jiang Mu shook her head and said, “Can you stay with me for a while?”

Seeing how upset she still was, You Chenguang felt uneasy as well.

Jiang Mu, even in her sadness, still looked stunning, but it was the kind of beauty that broke one’s heart.

“I want a drink,” Jiang Mu said softly.

You Chenguang let out a quiet sigh. After thinking for a moment, he asked, “Where do you want to go?”

“Just a nearby bar. I don’t dare go alone. I’ll just have a little.” Jiang Mu asked after some thought. “Is that okay?”

You Chenguang nodded and stood up. “Alright, I’ll go with you.”

Even if Jiang Mu hadn’t asked him to go with her, he wouldn’t have felt comfortable leaving her alone.

He didn’t take her to one of those noisy bars, but instead chose a quiet lounge bar with a nice atmosphere, suitable for conversation.

Once there, the two of them found a quiet corner to sit in.

Jiang Mu ordered two vodkas, but You Chenguang had them changed to something else. Drinks are more suitable for women, with lower alcohol content and less likely to cause drunkenness.

After having a bit to drink, You Chenguang asked Jiang Mu, “When did you find out?”

Jiang Mu replied, “A couple of days ago.”

You Chenguang didn’t know what else to say.

Jiang Mu continued, “He’s been staying out every night lately.”

You Chenguang said, “Maybe he has business to attend to.”

Jiang Mu gave a sarcastic smile. “Yesterday, he told me he was with you.”

There was no point in lying anymore. There was no meaning in covering for Chu Shuo.

He had helped before because Chu Shuo said it was just a momentary mistake, and that he would sort everything out and return to his family soon.

But after all this time, nothing had changed. Clearly, Chu Shuo’s words didn’t mean anything anymore.

You Chenguang asked, “Do you want a divorce?”

For some reason, after asking that question, You Chenguang felt a strange sense of discomfort.

Jiang Mu looked at him and instead asked, “Do you think I should get a divorce?”

It was as if You Chenguang saw through her thoughts; his gaze shifted evasively.

Jiang Mu didn’t wait for his answer and took another large sip of her drink.

The alcohol content was fairly strong, and for someone with Jiang Mu’s current tolerance, it wouldn’t take much to get drunk.

She didn’t get flushed when drinking, her face remained pale and clear, so it wasn’t obvious she was drunk, but soon enough, her head was spinning.

That was within Jiang Mu’s expectations. She knew the original owner had low alcohol tolerance, and she had intentionally asked You Chenguang to bring her out for a drink.

Once she was drunk, her body was heavy, but her mind remained relatively clear. She stared blankly at You Chenguang, her coquettish and lazy appearance particularly alluring.

“Tell me, who is that woman ya? Do you know her?”

Seeing that she was drunk and letting her guard down, You Chenguang also lowered his defenses and responded to everything she asked.

“I don’t know her. I’ve only seen her once. She should still be a student.”

“Then how did they even meet? Why would Chu Shuo treat me like this?” Jiang Mu mumbled as she leaned onto You Chenguang.

He froze, taking a while before he could breathe normally again.

He wanted to help her sit up, but in doing so, he inevitably touched her arm. The feel of her soft, smooth skin made his heartbeat instantly speed up several times over.

“Be careful,” You Chenguang said, his voice much deeper than before.

Jiang Mu nodded, sat upright, and said, “I want a divorce.”

You Chenguang: “As long as you’ve made up your mind.”

“I’ll leave with Yingying. Do you think that’s okay?” Jiang Mu looked at him, her voice fragile. “But will he even let me have Yingying?”

You Chenguang knew that Chu Shuo definitely wouldn’t agree to a divorce, let alone give Jiang Mu custody of the child.

Jiang Mu said bitterly, “What’s the point of telling you all this… Forget it, I should head back. Yingying’s still waiting for me at home.”

You Chenguang: “I’ll take you home.”

Jiang Mu shook her head. “No need, don’t trouble yourself.”

You Chenguang said, “It’s no trouble. How are you going to get home like this?”

“I’ll just call a taxi.” Jiang Mu stood up, ready to leave.

But before she could even take a step, she swayed and nearly fell. You Chenguang caught her, his hand unintentionally landing on her waist; it ended up looking like he was holding her around the waist.

Jiang Mu froze and looked up at You Chenguang.

The two looked into each other’s eyes, their bodies close together. The moment their eyes met, You Chenguang stared into her hazy eyes. His throat went dry, his back stiffened, and he didn’t know how to respond.

In the end, it was You Chenguang who took Jiang Mu home.

Since both of them had been drinking, they could only take a taxi.

Sitting in the backseat, Jiang Mu leaned against the seat in silence, while You Chenguang couldn’t help but glance at her.

He saw Jiang Mu with her eyes closed, her side profile both cold and beautiful, with a hint of melancholy. There seemed to be a faint fragrance on her body that drifted to his nose, and no matter how hard he tried not to look at her, he couldn’t calm down.

Let alone the fact that he couldn’t stop looking at her.

Suddenly, the driver slammed on the brakes. Jiang Mu, unsteady in her seat, fell straight onto You Chenguang’s lap.

His whole body tensed as he looked down at her.

Jiang Mu slowly opened her eyes. Those bewitching eyes, half-lidded and misty, looked up at him—like an accusation, like sorrow, and also like deep affection.

You Chenguang held his breath.

That moment carved itself into his memory, refusing to fade. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, and his gaze grew a little dazed.

Jiang Mu’s hand closed around his, and all he could think was how small and soft her hand was. It made him want to hold it tightly, to protect her, to keep her from ever being hurt again.

You Chenguang held his breath and shook his head, telling himself: This can’t happen. Jiang Mu is still his sister-in-law, at least for now.

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Sister-in-law romance genre?