Chapter 21: I am not a substitute

She always thought she was the one left behind.

Ji Zhilan lowered his head and couldn't see his expression clearly. "Maybe I used to blame you for why you didn't take me with you when you left. I'll understand you better when I grow up. It's dad who is sorry for you."

Ji's mother smiled, suddenly feeling a little weak. "You are already old. If we interfere in your affairs, even if it is for your own good, it will always annoy you. You should ask your brother for his opinion."

When Ji Zhilan called Ji Zhixiu, Ji Zhixiu thought she had figured it out. After listening to what she said, she didn't reply for a long time.

Ji Zhilan held his breath and asked, "Brother, are you still there?"

"You can marry Jiang Cheng if you want, or you can skip the banquet. As long as the Ji family doesn't have you as the eldest daughter, I will give you a wedding room." Ji Zhixiu thought for a while and said.

Ji Zhilan thought about it and realized that even if she got married, she was also a member of the Ji family, and this would not change.

She nodded, “Thank you, brother."

Jiang family.

Jiang Cheng was in a good mood when he came back. Jiang's mother glanced at him, “What? What good things happened to you today?"

Jiang Cheng handed her the medicine, "Mom, I just met Ji Zhilan. She is pregnant with my child."

Jiang's mother was overjoyed, “Really?"

Although she was unhappy with her son serving this wealthy young lady, her son had never been short of money since they got together with her.

She smiled and said, "My son is really capable."

Jiang Cheng also laughed, "It's not just for my mother. As long as my mother can live a good life, it doesn't matter if I feel a little wronged."

"When will she get married?"

Jiang Cheng frowned, "I don't know, the Ji family will not agree so easily. Everything depends on Ji Zhilan."

As long as she persists enough, it won't be a problem.

What Jiang Cheng regretted most was that he shouldn't have taken action against Ji Zhilan, otherwise the marriage would have been a certainty by now.

He didn't expect the good news to come so quickly. Ji Zhilan asked him to bring his household registration book to get the certificate now.

Knowing the news, Jiang Cheng rushed to the door of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Seeing Ji Zhilan, he went over to support the woman who had not yet shown her pregnancy, and said affectionately, "Zhilan, thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Ji Zhilan lowered his voice, “Did you delete the photos I asked you to delete?"

She would not forget that she still had some nude photos in Jiang Cheng's hands, although Jiang Cheng later explained that it was for fun.

Jiang Cheng hurriedly explained, “Delete, delete, delete, delete them all. I don't even have the negatives saved."

Afraid that Ji Zhilan wouldn't believe it, "I'll show you when I go home."

Ji Zhilan breathed a sigh of relief and just deleted it. At the same time, he curled his lips and said, "I will not stay at your house."

She didn't like Jiang Cheng's small house with two bedrooms and one living room, so she turned around and smashed it on the head.

"Then where do you want to go? It wouldn't be appropriate to live in your parents' house after getting married, right?" Jiang Cheng was cautious.

"My brother bought me a wedding villa." Ji Zhilan said proudly, "I allow you to bring your mother to live in it."

Jiang Cheng suppressed a trace of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth and agreed, “Thank you, Zhilan, you are so kind."

"Okay. Stop talking and go get the certificate first. You should know that your family is lucky that I marry you. You should be nicer to me in the future."

"Don't worry, Queen, please—"

After receiving the certificate, Ji Zhilan placed the marriage certificate in front of her parents, "Mom and Dad, I'm getting married today. Thank you for nurturing and caring for your daughter. I will definitely be happy."

Ji's mother had a complicated look on her face. Now that the matter was over, she forced a smile and said, "As long as you are happy."

Ji's father took a two million bank card with him and said, "You should calm down your temper when you get married. Don't be so willful in the future."

Ji Zhilan nodded obediently, "I understand, Dad."

While Ji Zhilan was packing her things, Ji's mother secretly gave her a five million bank card, “Zhilan, keep this money for yourself, password is your birthday, don't tell Jiang Cheng. After the child is born, diapers and milk powder It's all money, I can't hope that Jiangcheng can support you mother and son. Save your money."

Ji Zhilan's eyes were filled with tears, and it was true that she was reluctant to let go, but sooner or later she would get married.

She put it away and nodded, snuggling into her mother's arms, “Don't worry, Mom, even if I get married, I am still your daughter. I will come back to see you often in the future."

Ji's mother caressed her back, "As long as you are well, I will be satisfied."

Ji Zhilan got his wish, left the child, and married Jiang Cheng.

When Jiang Mian learned this, he nodded without surprise, and then commented, “Axiu, your sister and you have such a big difference in personality."

She said it tactfully, but Ji Zhixiu still understood. He rubbed her head with a big palm and said, "The nine sons of a dragon are all different, let alone us."

She raised her head and blinked, “Actually, you're quite angry that she made such a decision, and you're also a little bit self-blaming. You hate iron but it can't be made into steel, right?"

He didn't expect to be seen through by her easily. Ji Zhixiu was startled and said, "Indeed, but I'm not angry anymore."

It is impossible for him to protect his sister for the rest of his life.

The family is not doing well this year.

But Ji Zhilan was very comfortable and moved into a new house. Jiang's mother is too old to take care of her, and Jiang Cheng has to go to work again. Ji Zhilan paid for a servant himself.

Jiang Cheng took good care of her after work, not allowing her to do this or that. Ji Zhilan felt bored after staying at home for a long time. When Ji Zhilan received a call from Shen Tingyu, he happily went to the appointment.

It's only been more than a month since she was pregnant, but Ji Zhilan is very careful. When he saw Shen Tingyu, he put his palms on his stomach. This action made Shen Tingyu feel strange, “Zhilan, what's wrong with you?"

Ji Zhilan smiled slightly and said, "I have good news for you. I'm pregnant. I just got the certificate."

Shen Tingyu knew that Ji Zhilan had a boyfriend. She was surprised for a moment and then said, “Congratulations, is it the one from before? Didn't you have a banquet?"

Ji Zhilan didn't feel embarrassed in front of her, but he wouldn't say that Jiang Cheng didn't have money to hold a banquet. "Yes, the one before. I don't want to host a banquet. I want to keep the money and go abroad for my honeymoon and travel around the world."

Shen Tingyu understood, "That's right, I really envy you. Marrying for love."

"Don't be sad, you and your brother will do the same."

Shen Tingyu followed the words and said, "Have you ever seen... other women around your brother?"

She wanted to know who the woman next to Ji Zhixiu was. Chang Qin would not tell her, and Lu Cong seemed to be deliberately avoiding her during this period. We can only start from Ji Zhilan.

Ji Zhilan shook his head, "I haven't seen him before. My brother has always been busy with work. My mother once introduced him to several people, but they were all rejected."

Ji Zhilan had never even seen him, and Shen Tingyu secretly guessed that this substitute didn't have much status in Ji Zhixiu's heart.

Shen Tingyu smiled, "Zhilan, you also know that your brother is popular, you..."

Ji Zhilan understood immediately, but she was married now, and even if she was in the Ji family, Ji Zhixiu didn't come back often.

Ji Zhilan was a little embarrassed, "Ting Yu, you also know that I am already married. I may not be able to know the situation on my brother's side in time."

"It doesn't matter Zhilan, you will also be a member of the Ji family after you get married, right?" She said softly.

…

Years later, Director Wang released news about the casting of "High School Class Three". Let me state in advance that this film will not be cast by celebrities, but will be cast by the entire network.

Jiang Mian felt that she fit the bill, even though she didn't say it. But Ji Zhixiu could tell that she was serious.

I read the script for a while every night before going to bed.

Tonight too. After taking a shower, Ji Zhixiu took out the script in her hand and said in a calm tone, “It's late, it's time to go to bed."

Jiang Mian tilted his head and sounded a little worried, “Axiu, what do you think I will do if I fail the audition?"

Without waiting for Ji Zhixiu's answer, she said to herself, “Forget it, we haven't chosen the role yet. I can't give up easily."

Ji Zhixiu held her tightly in his arms, put his palms into her nightgown and slid it all the way down, saying in a hoarse voice, "I'll teach you a way to ease your mood."

"Well...Axiu..."

Jiang Mian met Shen Tingyu again on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.

She was going back to school to get something, and when she came out, she saw Shen Tingyu.

She thought for a second. Considering that she and Shen Tingyu had two unpleasant meetings before, she seemed to have nothing to say to her.

Ji Zhixiu wasn't here anyway, so there was no need to save some face for her Bai Yueguang.

She calmly passed Shen Tingyu, pretending not to notice, and then was stopped, “Let's talk."

Jiang Mian shook his head, “I refuse."

She doesn't want to talk to her love rival!

Shen Tingyu didn't seem to expect it. He was stunned for a moment, and then mocked, “You are really good at showing off. If you don't want to talk, just talk about it here. I have met you twice and I still don't know your name? That's right, you are doing this." How come the substitute has a name? If he does, it must be someone else’s, right?”

Jiang Mian really didn't understand why Miss Shen was so crazy, but she looked soft and beautiful.

It was really cold outside. She stamped her feet and breathed into her palms, “My name is Jiang Mian, Jiangnan of Jiangnan, Mian of sleep."

She continued, “I am not a substitute."

It was impossible to admit it in front of the rightful owner. This was her last stubbornness.

Shen Tingyu saw her while passing by and hurriedly asked the master to stop the car.

She wanted to come down and ask Jiang Mian in person.

But it seems that Jiang Mian is not affected by the substitute. She thought that after knowing the truth, Jiang Mian's self-esteem would be damaged and he would be unable to bear the blow and leave Ji Zhixiu's side.

Shen Tingyu frowned, realizing for the first time the seriousness of the matter.

That is, the beautiful girl in front of him is definitely not easy to deal with.

If it doesn’t make sense, then I won’t say it. Shen Tingyu looked up at the name of the university and smiled contemptuously, “I have seen too many college students like you who sell themselves for money. Sooner or later, I will expose your true face in front of Zhixiu."

Jiang Mian nodded, “Oh, then I'll wait for you."

She really didn't see what Ji Zhixiu liked about Shen Tingyu. Jiang Mian's mood was complicated.

After that, she took a taxi and left.

Shen Tingyu looked at her back and went crazy with anger. If she had known that one day her position next to Ji Zhixiu would be replaced by Jiang Mian, she would never have gone abroad!

Jiang Mian was depressed when she returned home. Why was everyone reminding her that she was a substitute? So melancholy.