My Wife Pretends To Be Poor Every Day Ch.50
The conversation between the two suddenly fell into silence.
Li Yueyun couldn’t help but break the awkwardness. “Mom, what exactly are you trying to say?”
Zhang Qingkong glared at her resentfully. “You little rascal.”
Li Yueyun: “?” What did I do now?
“Cut off all those messy relationships outside,” Zhang Qingkong said displeased.
Yu Siling turned to look at Li Yueyun. “Messy relationships?”
Before Li Yueyun could respond, Zhang Qingkong slammed the table. “Yes, messy relationships, especially with people like you.”
Yu Siling felt as if she had been struck by an arrow. “W-why?”
“You still have the nerve to ask why?” Zhang Qingkong stood up and walked over to her, her presence intimidating.
Yu Siling instinctively took a few steps back. “Mom, please don’t be angry.”
Zhang Qingkong: “???”
Shameless! Who allowed you to call me mom?
“Don’t call me mom,” Zhang Qingkong said with a dark face. “I only acknowledge the Yu family’s girl as my daughter-in-law. You demons and monsters better stay far away.”
Yu Siling’s spirits lifted. “R-really? You like the Yu family’s girl?”
“Of course,” Zhang Qingkong said expressionlessly. “Although our Li family isn’t rigid and allows the children to date freely, we absolutely won’t allow messy relationships with maids and cleaners like you to enter our doors.”
Yu Siling was moved to tears.
Zhang Qingkong saw a tear fall from beneath Yu Siling’s sunglasses and was startled, thinking to herself that this woman still had a sense of shame. It seemed she knew the advantages of the Yu family and felt inferior.
That’s even better. Making her feel so inferior that she gives up will be all too easy.
“Do you know how good the Yu family’s girl is?”
Li Yueyun: “……”
Yu Siling was confused. “I don’t know.”
Zhang Qingkong planned to keep pressuring her, making her feel utterly humbled!
So she fiercely said, “That girl is as beautiful as a celestial being, like a fairy descending to earth, with a delightful personality. Everyone who has seen her speaks highly of her, not to mention her affluent family background.”
Yu Siling timidly asked, “…Is she really that good?”
“You don’t believe me?” Zhang Qingkong inquired.
Yu Siling shook her head, “I don’t believe it.”
“Do you believe that I can call her over and let you see for yourself what a good daughter-in-law looks like?” With that, Zhang Qingkong picked up her phone, pretending to make a call, while secretly glancing at her.
But this shameless woman remained completely unfazed, showing no sign of panic.
After waiting for a moment, Yu Siling asked, “Auntie, do you not know her number?”
“How could that be?” Zhang Qingkong retorted, randomly pressing a few numbers on the phone, “Not just her phone number, I’d recognize her even if she turned to ashes.”
Li Yueyun: “…………”
Yu Siling laughed heartily, “Really? Hahahahaha.”
“What are you laughing at?” Zhang Qingkong looked at her puzzled.
“Nothing, Auntie, please make the call,” Yu Siling urged.
Zhang Qingkong glanced at her phone indifferently, turned around, and answered the call, speaking earnestly, “Hello? Little Yu, are you busy? Oh, having a meal? I’ll call you later then. By the way, don’t forget your promise to visit, I’ll make soup for you.”
After hanging up, Zhang Qingkong calmly turned around and said to the shameless maid, “See? This is my obedient and sensible daughter-in-law. I only allow her into my house, what are you… I’m scolding you, why are you smiling so seductively and wildly? Can’t you have some awareness of being scolded? You’re making me lose face.”
“Sorry,” Yu Siling couldn’t hold back anymore, turned around, ran into the room, and locked the door.
Moments later, a series of extremely bizarre laughter came from the room: “Hahahaha, help!”
Zhang Qingkong: “?”
“What’s wrong with her?” Zhang Qingkong pointed at the door with a trembling finger, “Has she gone mad from the shock?”
Li Yueyun rubbed her temples, a smile curling up at the corners of her mouth, amused, “Mom, thank you.”
Zhang Qingkong said with a harsh tone, “For what? Hurry up and kick this woman out, what would others think seeing this. And that girl from the Yu family, since you’re together, bring her home for a visit, stop looking for messy people outside.”
“Alright, I’ll take her home another day, and then explain everything clearly to you, okay?” Li Yueyun pushed her out, “Besides, dad’s hiding spots for his private money aren’t just that one.”
“What? He has more?” Zhang Qingkong was furious, “Where?”
“I’m not sure, but dad drank tonight, wouldn’t it be convenient to get some information out of him?”
As soon as Li Yueyun finished speaking, Zhang Qingkong hurriedly opened the elevator door, leaving a stern warning before leaving, “I’ll deal with the old man first, then I’ll come back to deal with you.”
After seeing Zhang Qingkong off, Li Yueyun returned to the room, locking the door behind her, refusing to open it for anyone!
“Lingling, come out,” Li Yueyun tidied up in the living room.
After a while, Yu Siling opened the door, laughing so hard she collapsed on the sofa, “This is so much fun, your mom is really amusing.”
Li Yueyun also smiled, tidying up the items on the table before sitting down beside her. She tugged at the autumn clothes Yu Siling had left exposed: “Where did you find these?”
“In the cabinet next to me,” Yu Siling replied, resting her head on Li Yueyun’s lap. “It scared me to death, but luckily I changed in time to disguise myself as a maid.”
Li Yueyun smiled thoughtfully: “Did you really think you fooled my mom?”
Yu Siling was secretly startled: “No way? She wasn’t fooled?”
“If she had been fooled, she wouldn’t have praised the Yu family girl right in front of you,” Li Yueyun said with a laugh.
“…” Yu Siling blinked, “Oh no, it seems like it! So, what does she think I am?”
Li Yueyun replied, “Probably a woman with some unclear relationship with me, like a cleaner.”
“…” Yu Siling worried, “Then isn’t your reputation ruined? First, a non-existent cleaner, and now a maid caught in the act.”
“Exactly, so how are you going to make it up to me?” Li Yueyun gently brushed her hair, kissed her forehead, then slowly moved down to her nose, and finally to her lips, tenderly capturing the moist, tempting lips as if savoring sweet nectar, never getting enough, always wanting more.
The sound of water splashing filled the air, the atmosphere became intimate, and their hearts began to stir again.
Yu Siling wrapped her arms around Li Yueyun’s neck, rising with her strength to lie on top of her, whispering, “Should I take off the autumn clothes?”
Li Yueyun’s lips curved into a smile: “Alright.”
They spent some time in the living room, and during a break, Li Yueyun received a work call and went to the study to send a file to a colleague. Suddenly, Yu Siling straddled her lap.
Li Yueyun quickly hung up the phone, her eyes still filled with desire, one hand holding her waist, the other moving skillfully.
It wasn’t until late at night that they finally went to sleep.
Half-asleep, Yu Siling felt a hand gently caressing her cheek, as if touching something fragile, soft and precious, then heard a low voice ask, “Lingling, move in with me.”
Yu Siling, drowsy, nodded and went back to sleep.
A glimmer of amusement flashed in Li Yueyun’s eyes, and she hugged her contentedly before falling asleep.
Unfortunately, the next day Yu Siling reneged.
“You took advantage of me when I was vulnerable, kicking me when I was down. I was so tired, I could have spilled my bank password,” Yu Siling said, “No, no, I’m not moving in.”
“Why not?” Li Yueyun placed breakfast on the table, “Don’t you want to live with me? Didn’t we live together before?”
“The situation was different back then,” Yu Siling took a sip of milk, analyzing logically, “At that time, we both thought the other was broke, so we rented together. Now, you’re not short of money, and neither am I, so why should I move to your place instead of you moving to mine?”
Li Yueyun said, “Alright, then where’s your place? I’ll move in right away.”
“My place is…” Yu Siling suddenly hesitated.
Awkward. She didn’t have her own house yet and had always lived with her dad. She couldn’t possibly let Li Yueyun move in with her dad, could she?
That would be so inconvenient.
“I haven’t bought a house yet. Let’s wait until I’ve bought one before moving in,” Yu Siling said guiltily.
“That’s fine,” Li Yueyun replied nonchalantly, as if it didn’t matter where they lived. “But before you buy a place, why don’t you move in with me first?”
Yu Siling’s eyes darted around nervously.
“You don’t want to live with me anymore?” Li Yueyun immediately put on a pitiful expression, setting the breakfast aside and leaning on the table, lamenting, “Alright, I get it. Lingling doesn’t love me anymore. She dislikes me for being old and faded.”
“That’s not true! Don’t accuse me like that,” Yu Siling quickly ran over, crouched down, and patted her face. “Don’t be mad. I’m just… still a little scared.”
Li Yueyun grabbed her hand and looked into her eyes. “Scared of what?”
“I don’t know…” Yu Siling’s voice was low. “So much has happened recently. I feel like I’m not ready yet. And both our parents know we’re together… If I move in now, does that mean we’re going to…”
Li Yueyun pondered for a moment and said, “I understand. I won’t push you anymore.”
“You’re really not mad?” Yu Siling asked.
“How could I be mad at you?” Li Yueyun pinched her nose. “Come on, eat your breakfast. I’ll take you to school afterward.”
“Okay.”
After the car stopped at the school, Yu Siling unbuckled her seatbelt, leaned over to kiss Li Yueyun’s cheek, and was about to get out when Li Yueyun suddenly called her back.
Li Yueyun took out a spare key and placed it in her bag. “This is the key to my place. You can come over anytime you want.”
“Okay,” Yu Siling said with a smile, shaking the key. “Be careful, I might drop by unannounced.”
Li Yueyun watched her with a smile as she walked into the campus, greeting a group of young classmates. Gradually, her smile faded, and she sighed for no apparent reason.
Was she pushing too hard? Or did Yu Siling just want to enjoy her freedom for a few more years?
Yu Siling didn’t notice that the car had stayed parked outside for a while. She was busy asking a classmate for information. “Is it true that the ‘Twin Lives’ crew is coming to our school to audition actors?”
“Yes,” the classmate said. “Didn’t you see the message in the group last night? The director is coming to the school in the next couple of days to pick the female lead’s counterpart.”
Yu Siling’s eyes widened. “Really? Oh my god! Is the female lead Teacher Ji!?”
“Yes, yes!” The classmate got excited too. “Oh my god, I wonder if Teacher Ji will be involved in the casting. But just being in the same crew as her—even if it’s just a minor role—would be amazing!”
Yu Siling tried to contain her excitement and pressed further. “What are the director’s requirements?”
“According to the script, it’s about the parasitic relationship between two sisters. Teacher Ji plays the character in the shadows, so the female lead’s counterpart is naturally bright and sunny,” the classmate explained. “I don’t think I stand a chance, but you’d be a great fit. And I heard they’re doing the auditions with no makeup. That’s brutal.”
Yu Siling quickly picked up her phone to check the message, reading it word by word, and declared with determination, “I must get this role.”
For the next two days, she stayed on campus, busy with the audition preparations. The competition was fierce, with almost the entire department participating, making it no easy task to stand out.
Once she got busy, she even lost the desire to eat, and most of her department hadn’t been eating much either, all in an effort to look slimmer during the audition.
So when Li Yueyun invited her out for Western food, she firmly declined.
When invited for hotpot, her refusal was even louder.
When Li Yueyun suggested ordering afternoon tea, Yu Siling suspected that Li Yueyun had a grudge against her and was deliberately trying to sabotage her.
And when Li Yueyun invited her to go home and sleep together, she refused once again.
Li Yueyun’s heart shattered into pieces, and the despondent middle-aged woman resembled a tattered butterfly, on the verge of collapse.
Soon, the day of the audition arrived. The teachers led the students to the auditorium, where the audition setup was already in place. Everyone lined up outside, holding their numbered tickets, chatting and whispering, creating a lively atmosphere.
Zhang Yaofei naturally showed up as well. She slipped over to Yu Siling’s side and activated her verbal taunt skill: “I think you should just go home and rest early. This role is definitely mine.”
Yu Siling replied, “Your makeup is smudged.”
Zhang Yaofei was startled and quickly covered her face: “Don’t say anything!”
Although they were supposed to appear with a bare face, many still came with a “natural” makeup look. If discovered, they would remove it on the spot; if not, even better.
A few girls walked out from the entrance, looking excited. When others asked how they felt, they all nodded, expressing high hopes, which only made the rest more nervous.
Soon after, several more people came out with the same response.
Zhang Yaofei began to despair: “No way, no way! Did all these people make it? Could there be multiple rounds and a written test?”
Yu Siling: “…”
After waiting outside for a while and feeling utterly exhausted, Yu Siling went to the restroom. While washing her hands, Li Yueyun called.
“Hello? What’s up?” she asked softly.
Li Yueyun inquired, “Are you busy?”
“Waiting for the audition,” Yu Siling replied with a smile. As someone walked by, she quickly moved aside. “It should be over soon.”
“Audition?” Li Yueyun suddenly perked up. “Is that what you’ve been busy with these past few days?”
“Yeah, didn’t I tell you?” Yu Siling was shocked. “Oh my, I completely forgot. I’ve been preparing for this audition, which is why I haven’t been in touch.”
“It’s okay, work is more important,” Li Yueyun sighed in relief. “How’s the production team?”
“Great, I absolutely love it! Remember the Teacher Ji I mentioned last time? She’s playing the female lead, and I’m auditioning for the female supporting role! Oh my god, I get to work with my idol! I have to nail this!” Yu Siling’s eyes sparkled with excitement, her joy infectious.
She clenched her fists in excitement, accidentally bumping into the lady next to her. She quickly bent over to apologize, “I’m so sorry.”
“It’s alright,” the lady replied with a gentle smile.
Li Yueyun then asked, “What’s this drama about?”
“If you’re asking about that, then I’m wide awake now!” Yu Siling perked up at the mention of the drama. “Let me tell you, the story is fantastic. I’ve almost memorized the entire script. The character I’m auditioning for is…”
In the midst of her enthusiastic explanation, Yu Siling suddenly caught the curious gaze of the lady beside her. She nodded with a smile and turned back to continue animatedly discussing the role with Li Yueyun, even gesturing wildly as if she couldn’t wait to perform it on the spot.
“I’ll act it out for you when we get back tonight.”
Li Yueyun chuckled, “Looks like you’re pretty confident.”
“Of course, I’ve never really shown you my full potential. I’m usually too modest,” Yu Siling said without a hint of humility. “This role has to be mine, or else this sweet, naive character will be ruined.”
Li Yueyun burst into laughter.
“Don’t doubt me,” Yu Siling insisted. “If I don’t succeed, I’ll make it happen. When I step up, dreams come true.”
“Alright, I believe you,” Li Yueyun said with a smile.
“Enough talk, it’s almost my turn.”
Yu Siling checked the time and hung up the phone. Noticing the lady was still washing her hands nearby, she kindly handed her a couple of tissues, “Don’t wash too long, or your skin might peel.”
The lady chuckled, “Pfft.”
Yu Siling returned to the line, where Zhang Yaofei was about to gossip about the situation ahead when the staff called their number.
They entered the audition room with three others. After introducing themselves, they were to showcase their talents. Since the characters in the drama lived carefree lives in the sunshine, they were naturally gifted with various skills.
For Yu Siling and Zhang Yaofei, this was a piece of cake. As wealthy heirs, they had been sent to learn numerous artistic skills since childhood.
Yu Siling played the piano while Zhang Yaofei accompanied her on the erhu.
When Zhang Yaofei showcased her captivating singing, Yu Siling played the suona beside her. As soon as the music started, it felt like the whole school was waiting for a feast.
The other three candidates were completely overshadowed.
The duo then performed splits, handstands, and somersaults, and even ended up showcasing boxing, nearly knocking each other out.
The judges repeatedly called for them to stop, marveling at the hidden talents in the acting department.
At that moment, a staff member called out, “Director Wu, why are you standing at the door? Come on in.”
Everyone turned to see a middle-aged woman standing at the entrance.
Yu Siling was dumbfounded as the woman passed by her, even giving her a smile. She quickly whispered to Zhang Yaofei beside her, “Is that the director?”
“Yes,” Zhang Yaofei replied. “Didn’t you look up the director’s information?”
She hadn’t had the time, too busy studying the script and watching Teacher Ji’s videos!
“I’m doomed,” she muttered weakly.
Zhang Yaofei was thrilled, “Really? How so?”
“I handed her toilet paper and told her not to wash her hands anymore.”
“Perfect, you’re definitely doomed,” Zhang Yaofei said, almost doing a split in celebration.
After Director Wu took her seat, she glanced around and smiled, “The second round is the real audition. Are you all ready?”
A week later, an unexpected guest arrived at the Boundless Studio.
Si Yutong rushed into the office, “Master, Master, your wife is here!”
“So what if she’s here? What’s the big deal?” Li Yueyun said calmly, though her hands were anything but steady as she turned to touch up her makeup.
Si Yutong, looking as if she had seen a ghost, stammered, “She… she came with a huge sum of money!”
“Oh,” Li Yueyun replied, applying her lipstick, “I guess I forgot to mention it. She’s the heiress of the Yu family, and also my blind date.”
“?”
Si Yutong’s brain froze for a moment before rebooting. She grabbed Li Yueyun’s hand in excitement, unable to believe it, “Is it what I think it means? No way! Your wife is actually the heiress of the Yu family?!”
“Yes,” Li Yueyun’s tone was as sharp as a knife. She slowly turned her head, the lipstick smearing from the corner of her mouth to her cheek.
Si Yutong quickly let go, “Sorry!”
At that moment, Yu Siling walked to the doorway, staring straight at Li Yueyun in the office.
Li Yueyun: “…”
Si Yutong: “…” Hanging.jpg
Li Yueyun hurriedly grabbed a tissue to wipe off the lipstick mark, but Yu Siling had already sat down across from her.
Si Yutong felt she couldn’t look directly at her master’s wife anymore. How did she manage to switch seamlessly between poverty and opulence?!
“Director Li,” Yu Siling suddenly spoke.
Li Yueyun was startled, seeing her adopt a serious demeanor, and asked, “What is it?”
“I want to buy a house. Can you design it for me? Price is negotiable,” Yu Siling said, pulling out a card. It contained her advance payment for the film role, plus all her savings, “It should be suitable for two people to live in long-term.”
Si Yutong interrupted, “Sorry, Yu Siling, our master doesn’t take on such projects. She usually…”
“Alright,” Li Yueyun raised an eyebrow, reached out to take the card, but instead of withdrawing her hand, she placed it gently on Yu Siling’s soft hand, smiling faintly, “Miss Yu’s project, I’ll take it.”
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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