After Marrying The Wrong Person, I Can’t Leave

Welcome back from the weekend everyone!!

We are 9 chapters away from the end of the book, then we’ll go on to the extras(about 20of them😅)

Although things had gotten bad with his uncle’s family, Song Linchu still informed his uncle about his parents’ grave relocation.

To his surprise, his uncle said he would come.

Song Linchu could not prevent him from coming, so he agreed.

It has only been 20 days since he last saw his uncle but it seemed like he had changed. He had aged a lot, and it seemed like he had not been doing well recently.

Song Linchu had a clear conscious when it came to his cousin and his cousin’s wife, but he felt awkward in front of his uncle.

His uncle did not say anything, but he silently followed along until the end. After the Feng Shui master put the ashes in the grave and sealed it with a stone slab, the three of them burned gold paper and lit incense sticks according to local customs.

His uncle put a roll of gold paper into the fire and asked, “You won’t be coming back?”

Song Linchu looked down at the flames that were turning the gold paper into ash and said, “I will come back to see auntie and the others.”

His uncle made a noise of agreement.

After a moment, he said, “You can also come to have a meal with me and catch up. Just let me know, and I come meet you.”

Song Linchu was taken aback. In fact, with Tan Yue’s intervention, his cousin’s business had been ruined. It could be said that he had cut off their source of income, so Song Linchu was ready for his uncle to hold a grudge against him and treat him like a white-eyed wolf.

He didn’t expect his uncle’s temper to be so good. Moreover, his uncle suggested going out rather than coming to his house, which showed that his uncle’s invitation was sincere rather than just pretty words spoken at his parents’ grave.

Song Linchu was quite moved and said, “Okay, thank you, Uncle.”

“Why thank me?” His uncle laughed and raised his hand as if he wanted to ruffle his hair, but then he realized that Song Linchu was already an adult and that he could not touch his head casually. He lowered his hand and said, “It’s our family’s fault. Your parents entrusted you to me, but I didn’t take good care of you. Today, I had to gather my courage to come and see your parents.”

Song Linchu did not know how to respond to this, so he chose to remain silent.

It was already late by the time they finished burning the paper.

Originally, a flight had been booked to return home today because of Tan Yue’s schedule. However, since Tan Yue did not come, Song Linchu had the flight rescheduled and he treated his uncle to a meal in the city.

His uncle had some drinks and was a bit drunk so Song Linchu had Xiao Chen drop him off at the entrance of the community. When they were approaching, Song Linchu discreetly slipped some money into his uncle’s pocket while his uncle was not paying attention.

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The day after was the Qixi Festival, and it was also the day of Tan Yue’s company product launch event.

Changyao, the company that stole their project data, released their product on Valentine’s Day. Chongyao’s new product had a similar positioning to Wanuo’s and had also stolen their technical scheme. To make matters worse, Chongyao’s product was launched earlier than Wanuo’s and had a lower price, making it a perfect combination of timing and advantage.

On the day of the product launch, Chongyao’s sales hit a historic high, with many people impulsively buying it due to the overhyped publicity. The effect was overwhelmingly positive.

However, a few days after people started receiving their products, they found out that the highly praised product was not as good as they imagined. The new functions were lackluster, the appearance was not as smooth and gorgeous as shown in the product launch event, and there were also issues such as lagging and crashing reported by some users.

As if that were not enough, the celebrity spokesperson they hired for their new product suddenly had his scandalous private life exposed, including multiple instances of infidelity with various women. Even though they issued a statement terminating their cooperation immediately, the company still suffered a significant blow to their reputation.

However, what dealt a fatal blow to them was a certain anchor who was a loyal user of their products.

The amchor received the product and immediately used it for a gaming live-stream. He praised the product to the skies, highlighting how smooth it was and how good it felt to use. However, just as he was about to win a game on the high ground, the game suddenly crashed.

Over a hundred thousand viewers witnessed this embarrassing scene, and the awkwardness was palpable throughout the live-stream.

To make matters worse, some unscrupulous individual edited a video of the anchor’s earlier praise for the product and his subsequent dumbfounded reaction after the game crashed into a humorous clip, which went viral and caused the product’s reputation to plummet.

Since it was still within the 7-day no-questions-asked return policy, many customers chose to return the product and request a refund.

Changyao was not considered a major brand, but it was spun off from another major brand. As a result, even its parent brand was affected, and its stock value plummeted. It was flourishing just a few days ago, but now it’s bleak.

Of course, it’s hard to know how much of this was due to Wanuo’s machinations.

At this critical juncture, Wanuo’s new product launch was also subject to some questioning.

[I trust the quality of Wanuo’s products, but this new technology has left me with a huge psychological shadow thanks to Changyao. And the price is so high, I’ll wait and see.]

[Emmm, I choose foreign brands. They may be more expensive, but at least they don’t have so many problems.]

[Wanuo’s new product is too similar to Changyao. Such a large brand as Wanuo is still stealing ideas?]

[SRDS Wanuo announced its new product a year ago. Who’s copying who is hard to say.]

………..

Opinions were divided on the internet, but Wanuo’s new product was launched as scheduled.

To everyone’s surprise, Wanuo’s usually conservative packaging had changed significantly this time, and the design was quite thoughtful. Many netizens even joked that they would buy it just for the package’s appearance.

Wanuo’s technology was undoubtedly beyond the reach of the thief Chanyao, and the first batch of users who received the product gave positive feedback.

Especially some netizens who purchased the set. They were particularly enthusiastic in their feedback, as this package not only included the usual items but also a high-quality case that was as aesthetically pleasing as the outer packaging, as well as a pendant.

This pendant was clearly not a cheap knockoff sold on the streets for 9.9 yuan; it was expertly designed and featured a string of lilies of the valley that matched their spring theme, with a dazzling tanzanite set in the middle, giving it a high-end, luxurious feel.

Some female users even strung it onto a chain and made it into a necklace or bracelet, posting pictures on Weibo that looked just as good as more expensive options, causing many to become interested in the product.

The key was that the price of the set was the same as before, making it a great value, and many people quickly placed orders.

Surprisingly, the new package sold even better than the individual items.

Of course, some long-time users criticized Wanuo’s flashy marketing tactics, but regardless, it was a success.

A week later, sales of Wanuo’s new product reached an all-time high.

Song Linchu felt a bit proud seeing something he designed being accepted by the public.

This pendant was a product of his sudden inspiration, but its production cost was relatively high, and he thought it would be rejected, so he marked it for reference only, such as for use in the company’s lottery.

Unexpectedly, Wanuo actually made the pendant, and it used only high-quality materials. This company was really rich.

When Tan Yue returned home that evening, it was almost 11 o’clock.

Today was the company’s celebration banquet, and he had originally invited Song Linchu to attend, but he had school today and a class meeting in the evening, with the counselor requiring everyone to attend. Since Song Linchu didn’t like going to such occasions just to be a crowd-pleaser, he didn’t go.

“Gege,” Song Linchu was playing with his phone in the living room when Tan Yue returned home. He was happy to see him and said, “You’re back!”

He noticed that Tan Yue was dressed very formally today, in a grey-blue suit, with a tie, and a brooch pinned to the left breast – it was the Valentine’s Day gift he had given him.

When Song Linchu designed it, he had considered that Tan Yue would wear it in some more formal occasions, so he used high-end materials, which were expensive. It looked just as good as high-end jewelry on Tan Yue’s designer suit.

Song Linchu couldn’t help but say, “Gege, with this brooch on, aren’t you the most handsome man in the room?”

Tan Yue: “…”

Mr. Tan was at a loss for words at this kind of boasting. He responded vaguely with a “Hmm” and changed the subject, asking, “Why haven’t you rested yet?”

Although they had bought a new house near the school, Grandpa Tan was quite superstitious and believed that they should choose an auspicious day to move. They decided on a day in early March, which was about a week away.

Song Linchu smiled and said, “I was waiting for you to come back.”

Tan Yue’s face remained unchanged, but his heart was already full of joy.

Lately, he had been trying not to work overtime, but the release of new products and other accumulated tasks meant that he sometimes didn’t get home until 9 PM, so they had very little time together.

He was about to say something when Song Linchu asked, “I just wanted to ask why Wanuo transferred such a large sum of money to me?”

Tan Yue: “…”

“Design fee,” he replied coldly.

“That’s too much,” Song Linchu, who worked in the same industry, knew the market well and asked carefully, “You’re not… using public resources for private gain, are you?”

Tan Yue rubbed his forehead and said, “It’s based on the sales ratio of the pendant.”

“But isn’t that pendant given away for free?” Song Linchu looked at him with a “Don’t lie to me” expression.

He paid close attention to the evaluations of the new products every day and was well-informed about them.

Tan Yue faced his doubtful gaze, smiled and said softly, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.”

Song Linchu: “…”

Damn capitalists!

Tan Yue walked to the liquor cabinet, grabbed a bottle of wine and poured two glasses, pushing one towards Song Linchu.

“Let’s celebrate,” Tan Yue said.

Song Linchu had some reservations about wine, especially red wine. He hesitated before accepting it and laughed, “Why do we need so many formalities between us?”

“It’s ceremonious,” Tan Yue raised his glass and said, “Thank you, Designer Song, for your brilliant ideas.”

Song Linchu laughed and clinked his glass with Tan Yue’s, saying, “As a reward, would you like to help me with something, President Tan?”

Tan Yue raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”

“I have some extra money and I want to start a jewelry studio. Do you think it’s feasible?”

Tan Yue was a little surprised by Song Linchu’s idea.

He was a strict elder when it came to younger generations, disliking time watsers like Tan Mingqing, or his pampered little niece. She lacked ambition and just wanted to live a carefree life, so he coldly sent her abroad for further studies.

But he was also a person of double standards.

When it came to Song Linchu, he had no requirements at all. It didn’t matter if the other person stayed at home lying around like a salted fish.

He could support him.

However, if Song Linchu wanted to have his own career, Tan Yue naturally supported it as well.

He asked, “Are you planning to register your own brand?”

Song Linchu nodded and said, “Yes, I plan to rent a storefront and combine it with an online shop to sell mass-market designs. Once I have gained some recognition, I can also introduce some affordable luxury products.”

Tan Yue fell silent for a moment and said, “If you intend to pursue the luxurious or even high-end route in the future, I suggest you directly buy a jewelry brand with some recognition. It will be more convenient for you to enter the high-end market later on.”

Song Linchu was startled by the words “buy” and “brand with recognition.” The amount of money required for acquiring a jewelry brand with some recognition was far beyond what he could imagine.

He quickly said, “No need, no need. I don’t have that much money, and I can’t manage it either.”

Tan Yue remained silent, rotating the wedding ring on his ring finger and looking at him calmly.

Song Linchu: “…”

Song Linchu understood Tan Yue’s meaning. The so-called marriage agreement between them was probably no longer valid in Tan Yue’s eyes. Now that he considered Song Linchu his official partner, he naturally had the right to use his property. The issue of not having much money didn’t exist at all.

Song Linchu grabbed his sleeve and whispered, “I want to do it myself for a sense of achievement. Is that okay?”

Tan Yue was appeased by this small gesture.

The curve of his eyes softened, and he said, “You don’t have to worry about money and management issues. Wanuo has so many companies, and I don’t do everything myself. I will teach you how to manage a team, and you can focus mainly on design.”

“Um…how about this? Let me play around for a couple of years and gain some experience, then we can consider acquiring a brand later?”

Tan Yue saw that Song Linchu wanted to do it himself and did not force him. He took a sip of his wine and casually mentioned some things to pay attention to when starting a studio. Song Linchu listened carefully and didn’t notice that Tan Yue had drunk almost half a bottle of red wine.

It wasn’t until Song Linchu yawned that Tan Yue stopped talking and said, “Let’s rest for now, and I’ll teach you slowly in the future.”

Song Linchu was indeed tired, and his voice sounded thick with a nasal tinge. “Okay.”

Tan Yue’s fingertips moved slightly.

Song Linchu stood up, picked up the wine bottle, and realized that it was almost empty.

He glared at Tan Yue. “Gege, why did you drink so much?”

Tan Yue had just come back, and he must have drunk at the celebration dinner. Now he drank so much again. Wasn’t he afraid of getting drunk?

“It’s okay, it’s not strong.” Tan Yue stood up, but his body swayed uncontrollably for a moment.

Song Linchu hurried to support him.

“I stood up too quickly,” Tan Yue said, gripping his hand tightly and trying hard to stand firm.

But he was clearly drunk and couldn’t control his body.

Seeing him like this, Song Linchu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He helped the man to his room, and did not notice the triumphant look in the man’s eyes.

It had been almost two weeks since the last time. Someone’s body should have recovered by now.

Song Linchu helped Tan Yue to bed. Tan Yue was taller and heavier than him, and when he fell onto the bed, Song Linchu fell into his arms.

He tried to stand up in a flurry, but the hand around his waist suddenly tightened, and the man rolled over, pressing him down on the bed as a scorching kiss landed on his lips.

???

“Ge…gege!”

Feeling that something was not quite right, Song Linchu struggled to push away Tan Yue and freed his lips.

He glared at Tan Yue. “You were pretending to be drunk!”

Tan Yue’s eyes deepened, and he made a sound of agreement.

Song Linchu: ???

How dare you still agree!

Just as Song Linchu was about to push Tan Yue away, the experienced Tan Yue pinned him down. His scorching hand trailed down Song Linchu’s waist and stopped at his belt…

Song Linchu’s strength to struggle was suddenly drained away.

Tan Yue felt no remorse for his actions. He kissed the corner of Song Linchu’s eyes, which were now glistening with tears from the overstimulation. His low, hoarse voice was almost pressed against Song Linchu’s ear. “Today, I will give you your first lesson. Do not trust someone too much.”

Song Linchu: “…”

You bastard, you’re not a human! You are clearly a dog!