Chapter 18: Yu Minchuan is Insulted

Tang Liyue stood beside them, stunned.

She hadn’t expected that Yu Qi, who appeared so cold and intimidating, would actually let Yu Minchuan pat his head like a big dog.

Seeing Yu Minchuan’s attitude toward Yu Qi, it seemed like they trusted each other deeply.

The Yu family’s car was so luxurious that passersby kept glancing over at them.

After a moment of hesitation, Tang Liyue spoke to interrupt their conversation, “Minchuan, should we go inside first?”

Yu Minchuan nodded slightly, “Mm, let Yu Qi push me.”

Tang Liyue obediently nodded, then cautiously turned to Yu Qi and asked, “Yu Qi, do you need a mask? I have an extra one.”

“Thank you, madam.” Yu Qi showed no expression toward anyone other than Yu Minchuan, but was polite enough to Tang Liyue.

Tang Liyue took a new mask from her bag and handed it to Yu Qi. Once he put it on, they all went into the mall.

Yu Qi pushed Yu Minchuan while following Tang Liyue.

The three of them started their journey from the first floor, slowly making their way up.

For the most part, it was Tang Liyue who was enthusiastically telling Yu Minchuan about all the delicious and fun things to try, while Yu Minchuan listened quietly, occasionally returning her warm gaze.

When they reached the third floor, the women’s clothing section, Tang Liyue spoke up.

“Here’s the women’s clothing, the men’s section is on the fourth floor. Should we go straight to the fourth floor?”

Yu Minchuan, who had been quiet since they entered the mall, finally spoke.

He gently tugged on Tang Liyue’s sleeve and smiled, “Liyue, let’s take a look at the third floor. We don’t have to buy anything, I just want to look around.”

“Sure.”

Since Yu Minchuan wanted to browse, Tang Liyue naturally had no objections.

After all, she had come out today specifically to accompany Yu Minchuan to relax, so she prioritized his comfort.

After browsing the third floor, Yu Minchuan finally mentioned that he was hungry.

“Aren’t we going to the fourth floor? That’s where the men’s clothing is,” Tang Liyue asked.

Yu Minchuan shook his head. “There’s a tailor at home, I don’t need any clothes. Even if I find something I like, I wouldn’t be able to stand up and try it on…”

His words made Tang Liyue’s heart ache.

In an effort to distract him, Tang Liyue spoke up, “How about we go to the sixth floor? It’s all food up there. How about we try some barbecue?”

“Sounds good.” Yu Minchuan smiled and agreed, then added, “Liyue, you go ahead to the barbecue restaurant and wait for us. I want to go to the restroom first.”

“Alright.” Tang Liyue didn’t think much of it.

Once she was out of sight, heading up the elevator, Yu Minchuan tapped the armrest of his wheelchair.

“Go to that store called ‘Independence.’”

“Yes, sir.”

The store “Independence” is a niche yet very stylish new brand that specializes in designing women’s business attire.

The day after tomorrow, Tang Liyue will officially start her new job. As she passed by this store, she glanced at it several times.

Probably because she didn’t have enough money, she didn’t suggest entering to try anything on.

Yu Qi rarely speaks. He doesn’t actively ask Yu Minchuan any questions. He just carries out whatever Yu Minchuan says.

Pushing Yu Minchuan to the “Independence” store, a female salesperson immediately greeted them.

The salesperson, around thirty years old, respectfully asked, “Good afternoon, gentlemen. How may I assist you?”

Yu Minchuan looked up, his gentle eyes, like the Milky Way, gazing at the salesperson. Even with a hat and mask on, his naturally noble demeanor couldn’t be concealed.

He spoke softly, “I’d like to pick out a suit for a friend. Could you help me with the selection?”

The salesperson felt a shiver in her heart at the word “sister” from Yu Minchuan.

A smile spread across her face, and she quickly gestured for Yu Minchuan to enter.

“May I ask how old your friend is? What is her height and weight? What job does she do, and what is her usual style of dressing?”

“My friend is 22, just graduated from university, and is about to face her first job. She will be a CEO’s assistant. Her height is around 166 cm, very fair skin, and she is quite slim. Her usual dressing style is mostly solid colors, but I think warm colors would suit her better. She is very gentle and cute.”

The salesperson seemed to understand and pointed to a mannequin nearby. “How about this set? It’s our new arrival, and it’s our signature piece, there’s only one set in the world.”

Yu Minchuan looked at it seriously for a moment, then immediately decided, “I’ll take it, please wrap it up.”

The salesperson was a bit taken aback. She didn’t expect him to be so decisive.

She cautiously asked, “Sir, this set is quite expensive, it costs 180,000. Are you sure you want to wrap it up?”

Yu Minchuan raised his hand, and Yu Qi immediately handed over a bank card.

Yu Minchuan smiled, “Thanks for the reminder. When you put the price tag on it, just put 1,800, please.”

“Alright, please wait a moment.”

Yu Minchuan was so straightforward because the outfit was perfect for Tang Liyue.

Although it was a women’s suit, it didn’t follow the typical mature and professional design.

The top was made of pearl-white fabric, with lantern sleeves made of thin gauze, adding a youthful touch to the otherwise plain shirt.

The skirt was a fishtail design with a ruffled hem, just a little above the knee, perfectly blending a touch of sexiness and sweetness.

With just one glance, Yu Minchuan knew this outfit was meant for Tang Liyue.

After paying, Yu Qi pushed Yu Minchuan out of the store.

They were originally heading straight for the barbecue restaurant, but as they passed by a high-end women’s clothing store, Yu Minchuan suddenly raised his hand.

Yu Qi immediately stopped.

Inside the high-end women’s clothing store, a girl who resembled Tang Liyue by about three parts was posing in front of a mirror.

Around her were several girls of the same age, fawning over her.

“Xue Yao, your figure is really great! No wonder you’re the future superstar signed by Tomorrow Entertainment”

“Yeah, yeah, Xue Yao really picked her genes well, born as a pearl of a phoenix. Unlike her cheap sister, everything she wears gives off a cheap, tacky vibe, haha.”

“Speaking of Tang Liyue, did she really marry that disabled young master from the Yu family? I don’t know if she’s lucky or unlucky.”

Yes, the woman being fawned over is none other than Tang Liyue’s twin sister, Tang Xue Yao, born from the same parents but with a different fate.

When Tang Xue Yao heard her friends mention Tang Liyue, her eyes filled with disdain.

She sneered and said, “Can that be called ‘marriage’? There was no wedding, no certificate, and the wedding dress she wore when she went to the Yu family was just some leftover junk from my art photoshoot. Besides, do you all really think she went there to enjoy herself? No, she went there to suffer!”

“Oh? What do you mean by that?”

“Yeah, yeah, the Yu family is a rich and powerful one. No matter what, they won’t lack money, right?”

Tang Xue Yao clicked her tongue. “Well, it all depends on who she has to serve at the Yu family. If it’s the second young master, maybe she’ll really end up on top. But she’s just the mobile uterus bought for that disabled son of the Yu family’s madam!”

“Disabled son? Mobile uterus?”

“Exactly. You low-tier people probably don’t know the secrets of our upper-class circle,” Tang Xue Yao said, finding a seat to sit down.

She enjoyed the attention she was getting and tilted her head proudly as she continued, “That crippled young master, Yu Minchuan, seems to be the grandson of the Yu family, enjoying all the glory, but in reality, he has no real power in the Yu family. His father’s dead, his mother doesn’t love him, and even the Yu family’s servants don’t treat him like their master behind his back!”

“The Yu family’s madam is extremely vicious. I’ve personally seen her whip the maid when she gets angry. Tang Liyue is so detestable, she’s bound to get whipped a few times.”

After Tang Xue Yao finished speaking, another girl chimed in, “Speaking of this, I’m curious, how did that disabled young master get Tang Liyue, that little slut, pregnant? Could it be that she has to actively get on top of him for that to happen?”

“Hahahaha, you’re killing us with laughter!”

“Those two disabled young master and Tang Liyue, what a perfect match!”

The girls inside laughed loudly, completely unaware that the person they were talking about was standing outside the store, hearing every word.

Yu Minchuan’s hand tightly gripped the armrest of the wheelchair. He squeezed so hard that his nails dug into the surface, creating a scratch.

Behind him, Yu Qi’s cold eyes were filled with murderous intent.

“Young master, I’ll go kill them!” Yu Qi said.

Yu Minchuan tilted his head back, forcefully swallowing the anger in his chest before speaking, “Let’s go. Don’t make Liyue wait.”

“Young master!”

“Ah Qi, listen to me.”

Seeing Yu Minchuan’s calmness, Yu Qi had no choice but to grit his teeth and obey. He pushed Yu Minchuan to find Tang Liyue.

Although Yu Minchuan could endure the insult, Yu Qi could not.

After sending Yu Minchuan to the barbecue restaurant, Yu Qi made an excuse to buy something and returned alone to the third floor.