Forcefully Doting On You - v5c1

 

Chapter 107: Marrying the Scumbag's Little Uncle

There's a bit of a rumor going around the capital lately.

Calling it a rumor may sound significant, but it's only creating a stir amongst the circle of young and rich city dwellers. Those outside this close-knit group are oblivious to and unaffected by it.

In a suburban villa used specifically for throwing parties, the atmosphere was lively, lights twinkling, and music pulsating. A group of young men and women sat around heatedly engaged in a discussion, carrying on a tradition held by humanity since ancient times — spreading gossip.

"Hey, have you heard? Pei Congliang has got himself a new paramour," Zhang Lele said mysteriously, all the while admiring her newly manicured nails.

Hearing this news, Luo Meiling was indifferent: "What's the big deal, isn't it just about having a mistress?"

Zhang Lele wished she could look at her with disdain: "It's no use talking to you. You've just arrived in Beijing, so naturally you don't understand anything. Pei Congliang is different from us, he's completely devoted to his family business, he has never had a mistress, this is an unprecedented first!"

The rest of the onlookers quickly chimed in with Zhang Lele, making Luo Meiling feel upset inside.

She used to be a famous lady in Pucheng, adored by countless sisters. While moving to Beijing with her parents has reduced her influential status, Luo Meiling hasn't been upset like this before. She retorted: "What's so surprising about that? Even if the Pei family's rules are strict and he himself is very upright, he's just a man. It's just a mistress, worthy of such a fuss?"

Having grown up in such circles, Luo Meiling has seen and heard countless things. It's perfectly normal for someone around her to have a mistress. It would be surprising if someone gave up their family's wealth for true love.

Just as Zhang Lele was about to throw a few more sarcastic remarks, Yan Sijia, with her wavy hair, spoke up with a smile: "It's different. Brother Pei is already emotionally attached to someone."

As she spoke, everyone around fell silent.

Luo Meiling's curiosity piqued. Could she have stumbled upon a real-life soap opera? She couldn't help but ask: "Lover? He's got a lover and still keeps a mistress? Isn't he afraid his lover will be angry?"

Yan Sijia was still smiling: "Well, what can you do? Brother Pei's lover doesn't have feelings for him, so after many years of unrequited love, he had no choice but to transfer his affection. They say that Brother Pei cherishes the mistress a lot, even bought them a house to keep them hidden, preventing others from seeing them. Though, I wonder if he will continue to cherish them when his lover returns to the country."

Luo Meiling raised her eyebrows, becoming a bit suspicious of the smiling girl before her: "How do you know all this?"

Yan Sijia laughed: "Because Brother Pei's lover is my cousin Lin Ling."

As soon as she finished speaking, a young man rushed through the main gates of the villa. He was the same age as the girls chatting together, with an air of a dissolute young master, similar to other men in the villa.

He was panting and sweating as he entered, attracting the attention of everyone in the villa. However, he didn't seem to mind. He walked straight in the direction of Yan Sijia and the others, leaned over, and whispered mysteriously: "Big trouble at the Pei family!"

Yan Sijia looked up at him and asked, "What kind of big trouble?"

The young man replied, "Pei Congliang brought his mistress back to the Pei family and came out of the closet!"

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At the moment, the Pei family mansion was in total chaos. The sound of a man's angry curses and a woman's cries, as well as the soft murmuring advice, can be heard from the rooms on the second floor. Even the eldest of the Pei family smashed a set of valuable teacups in anger.

Pei Jingyun, who rarely comes home, heard all the commotion as soon as he returned and couldn't help frowning.

He took off his suit jacket and handed it over to the butler who greeted him, then loosened his tie and took off his gold-rimmed glasses. Pei Jingyun asked while loosening his tie, "What happened?"

The dutiful butler relayed everything he knew: "Young Master Congliang returned in the afternoon and brought a man with him. There's a quarrel happening there, they almost started a physical fight, it has reached a stalemate now. Do you want to go upstairs and have a look?"

Pei Jingyun nodded, took a few sips from the offered cup of water, and then went upstairs.

The assistant by their side was following in step, briefcase in hand.

Up in the room, Pei Congliang was kneeling on the floor, head bowed low, body as straight as a stick. Seeing him there, like a stinking stone in a ditch, infuriated the eldest Pei. The man wished he could beat this unfilial son to death with a stick. However, he had just smashed his tea cup without causing Pei Congliang to even furrow his brows. The eldest Pei figured that even if he were to beat him, it probably wouldn't make much of an impact. So he simply stood there, his face ashen.

Wang Lifang was crying her eyes out, almost fainting while holding onto Pei Congliang's shoulders.

She couldn't understand how her lovely child had become a homosexual! It certainly wasn't his fault!

Every time Wang Lifang thought about this, she wiped her tears and looked at the young man who had come in with her son, now standing to one side.

When she first saw him, she was momentarily stunned, unable to utter the words she had prepared.

After all, he was incredibly handsome.

As she took a second look and collected herself, Wang Lifang felt anger surging up from within. How can a man be so incredibly good-looking? And that shy, pitiful look of his, wasn't it intentionally done to seduce... to lure her son, Congliang?!

The more Wang Lifang thought, the angrier she became. It seemed to her that she had found the root cause of all their family's problems. She immediately turned her fire on the extraordinarily handsome young man, “You! Is it you who seduced our Congliang? Speak! You wily fox, an undeserving person, selling your charm, and you even led our Congliang astray!”

As she talked, she wanted to lay a hand on him. As she took a step forward, the flesh on her body trembled in waves.

Mu Cai had learned from the original story line that his visit wouldn't be smooth, but he never expected it would escalate to physical violence.

Though in the original set up he was a submissive character with a weak physique, Mu Cai was a man after all. If by accident he were to push Wang Lifang during a fight and she fell over, given her weight, the impact of the fall could be quite serious. If she got even the slightest knock or bump, it might cause a fatal injury.

Although the plot was already quite dramatic, Mu Cai wasn't planning on making it more so. Seeing her body, like a cannonball, heading his way, Mu Cai immediately dodged towards the door.

With the indignant word "Mom" finally uttered by the fast-moving Pei Congliang, Mu Cai felt himself fall into an embrace as well.

A pair of hands rested steadily on his shoulders. A warm body pressed against him from behind, standing so close. Seeing the newcomer behind his own body, the face of the elder Pei family member swiftly changed from pale to unattractive. Pei Congliang even managed to grab hold of Wang Lifang, who was about to pounce, causing her previously rebellious attitude to soften. Upon spotting the person behind Mu Cai, the other party's upright spine seemed to crumble, “Hello, uncle.”

Turning his head, Mu Cai saw a pair of deep dark eyes. They were like a deep well, seeming to want to swallow him in.

The man supporting his shoulders was very tall, almost a head taller than Mu Cai himself. He was handsome, with a high nose and thin lips. However, his cold demeanor suggested that he was not someone easy to deal with.

He looks... very familiar.

Staring at his emotionless brows and eyes, Mu Cai quickly lowered his gaze. He didn't know how to address the man and could only mutter, "Thank you."

Having said that, he gently struggled, attempting to break free from the man's grip.

For Pei Jingyun, the force was negligible, akin to a lover's flirtation. He timely released his grasp, watching the man who had been standing before him flee like a startled deer. Pei Jingyun's gaze lingered on a segment of the man's slender, snow-white neck that had been exposed. Only then did he turn around and, expressionless, surveyed the chaotic scene in the room, "What happened?"

Before the elder of the Pei family and Wang Lifang could speak, Pei Congliang conveniently moved to Mu Cai's side. One hand steadied the man by his shoulder and with the other draped around his waist, he sincerely said, "Uncle, this is my boyfriend, Mu Cai. I want to marry him, so I hope to gain the family's approval."

Mu Cai was forced to lean into the man's embrace, pretending to be moved, "... Congliang."

In the full act, Pei Congliang, who had his hand resting on Mu Cai's shoulder, moved it back slightly, patting him as if comforting a child.

In this world, Mu Cai was supposed to play the role of a pitiful protagonist who had no one to care for him. At the moment, the man embracing him played the role of the protagonist gong in this story. Despite the depth of affection he seemed to convey now, as if the two of them were about to get married, Mu Cai, who knew the plot well, understood that the man had another "white moonlight" in his heart.

Mu Cai was merely a tool to block the family's anger, and to test the family's response when the protagonist revealed his true orientation. The plot of this world was a typical story of a scumbag gong and wretched protagonist who eventually chases after his wife through trials and tribulations.

Thinking thus, Mu Cai shyly lowered his head.

Pei Jingyun neither approved nor disapproved, and said slowly, "I'm not your parent; I can't make decisions about your marriage. Rather than focusing on this matter, I think it's better to find a place for Mu Cai to stay first, since, after all, he entered the Pei family's door today. As hosts, we should naturally have a hospitable manner."

When Pei Jingyun spoke, both the head of the Pei Family and Wang Lifang's faces paled. Seeing the unfairness, they could only remain silent in the end.

Pei Congliang seemed to be immensely grateful, and quickly said, "Thank you, Uncle, for helping me..."

"There's no need for formalities." Pei Jingyun cut him off, his dark eyes turning and ordering the steward standing beside him, "Prepare a clean room for Mu Cai in the backyard."

Now, expressions of surprise appeared on the faces of the head of the Pei Family, Wang Lifang, and Pei Congliang.

"This... Uncle, this might not be appropriate..." said Pei Congliang.

The Pei Family's estate was a large compound, where the environment in the backyard was even better than their villa. However, ordinarily, only the uncle lived there. Pei Congliang understood his uncle's nature — he was cold and dignified, strict with the rules. Mu Cai, being naturally timid and weak, might not be able to adjust to living with him. He might become uneasy in a few days, which could affect his health.

He returned this time to take over a small company under the family business to gain experience.

Even though Pei Congliang didn't love Mu Cai and was using him, Mu Cai was in his arms right now. His soft body was pressed against him, leaning on him, and a faint scent of milk lingered at the tips of their noses. This made Pei Congliang's heart soften considerably, and he couldn't help but start to consider the other's needs.

Pei Jingyun glanced at Mu Cai, who was being held in the man's arms but did not notice the expressions of the crowd. He obediently lowered his head, revealing soft black hair and a pair of delicate ears. Pei Jingyun could see his fair skin and exquisite nose.

There were also those long, slender and straight legs that his bleached jeans could not hide.

The man who had been in the top position for a long time said leisurely, "So where should he live? Should he stay here and watch you all bicker?"

The faces of the head of the Pei Family and Wang Lifang instantly darkened.

Pei Congliang could only say, "Then I'll have to trouble Uncle."

Seeing that he seemed reluctant, Pei Jingyun said casually, "You just came back, you should try to connect with your friends around here. Lin Ling will be back soon too, weren't you two quite close before? You could visit each other."

Pei Congliang's eyes brightened, and he immediately forgot about Mu Cai, hurriedly replying, "Yes, Uncle."

Only then did Pei Jingyun nod, getting ready to walk downstairs.

Standing at the side, the old steward looked at Mu Cai with a kind smile, "Let's go, Mr. Mu."

Mu Cai got out of Pei Congliang's arms and gently responded with a "Mm." Lastly, he softly said, "Thank you."

Pei Jingyun, leading the way, slowed down his pace.

His voice was truly captivating.

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Author's Notes: 

Pei Jingyun: I genuinely have worked my heart out to maintain the harmony of this family.

The scumbag, who only reacted much later: #%￥@&@**@ (Insults omitted, up to 3000 words).

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