Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO-Chapter 370: She Won’t Let Anyone Destroy Her Family
An Junxi would never believe that Yu Chen had an affair; there must be some misunderstanding.
"Miao Yan, why do you say that Yu Chen has an affair? Has he been acting strange?"
Zhang Miaoyan said, "He is going on a business trip to the United States."
"So what? He often goes on business trips to the United States; it’s not the first or second time."
"No, he told me he was going alone, but I asked his secretary, and Jiang Cai Xuan is also going."
"Who is Jiang Cai Xuan?"
"An employee of Yu Chen’s company, some kind of technical support consultant, I don’t really understand."
An Junxi was even more puzzled, "Worrying about him having an affair just because a female subordinate is traveling with him, isn’t that a bit far-fetched?"
Zhang Miaoyan explained to her, "Jiang Cai Xuan is one of Yu Chen’s previous match dates, arranged by my mother-in-law. I think she joined Wansu Technology because of Yu Chen."
This part, An Junxi couldn’t comment on, as women’s intuition on such matters is usually very accurate.
"I don’t understand why Yu Chen would hide from me that he is going to the United States with Jiang Cai Xuan. I offered to take a leave to accompany him, but he refused."
This deepened the suspicion even more.
An Junxi said, "Why don’t you secretly follow them and see what they plan to do?"
Zhang Miaoyan had thought of doing that but didn’t have the courage. She was afraid Yu Chen would get angry if he found out, "Following them seems wrong, doesn’t it? Yu Chen would say I don’t trust him."
"You’re silly," An Junxi was really exasperated with her, "You used to be very smart! If Yu Chen finds out, just say you’re going to the United States to see friends. The United States is so big; if he can go, why can’t you?"
That seemed to make sense; after all, she still had over ten days of vacation accumulated.
"Then I’ll go."
"Go ahead, be careful, and call me anytime if you need anything."
An Junxi wasn’t worried about Zhang Miaoyan; Miao Yan had spent several years at the American branch and was very familiar with the United States.
After talking with An Junxi on the phone, Zhang Miaoyan felt much more at ease and quickly booked a ticket.
They now lived in their suburban home. Zhang Miaoyan, who had no parents since childhood, cherished this family atmosphere and tried to accompany the elderly as much as possible. If work was too busy, she would stay in the apartment with Yu Chen.
Her father-in-law and mother-in-law treated her very well, even better than a daughter. Her mother-in-law said she originally wanted a daughter, but due to health reasons, it was not possible, so she had to give up.
Now that the Xie Family had a daughter-in-law, they naturally treated Miao Yan like a daughter.
It was hard for Zhang Miaoyan to have a family, and she would never let anyone have a chance to destroy it.
In the evening, after Zhang Miaoyan got off work, Yu Chen came to pick her up. She opened the passenger side door and got into the car, and someone in the back seat greeted her, "Miao Yan, we meet again."
Zhang Miaoyan didn’t know why Jiang Cai Xuan was in the car and even called her "Miao Yan"—were they that familiar? 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
She was displeased but maintained her gentlest smile, "Miss Jiang, didn’t you drive today?"
Jiang Cai Xuan said, "I have to visit Auntie Xie today, so I didn’t drive. Anyway, it’s on the way, so I hope I’m not bothering you."
Zhang Miaoyan’s inner thoughts: So you know it’s a bother? And you’re coming to our home!
She didn’t know there would be a guest at home today; why didn’t Yu Chen or her mother-in-law tell her in advance?
Even someone as magnanimous as Zhang Miaoyan would be upset. Wasn’t her mother-in-law treating Jiang Cai Xuan too well?
Jiang Cai Xuan, relying on her good family background and the elders’ fondness for her, almost didn’t regard her at all. Couldn’t her mother-in-law see this?
Yu Chen touched Zhang Miaoyan’s hand, signaling her to fasten her seatbelt.
Zhang Miaoyan was angry and deliberately ignored Yu Chen’s gesture, just turning to talk to Jiang Cai Xuan.
Jiang Cai Xuan knew that at this moment, Zhang Miaoyan must want her to get out of the car. She maintained an innocent and simple demeanor, "I knew Miao Yan wouldn’t mind. Auntie Xie asked me to visit often, and I agreed."
Zhang Miaoyan couldn’t keep smiling, "I was just worried that it might take up Miss Jiang’s personal time."
Jiang Cai Xuan smiled brightly, "It won’t; my time is very flexible."
Seeing them engrossed in their conversation, Yu Chen leaned over and fastened Zhang Miaoyan’s seatbelt.
With her handsome husband’s face so close, Zhang Miaoyan leaned in and kissed him, "Thank you, hubby."
Yu Chen was taken aback and instinctively put his arm around her fair neck, pulling her towards him.
Zhang Miaoyan grabbed his hand, reminding Yu Chen there was someone else in the car.
He cleared his throat and started the car, "Let’s go home."
Only then did he realize how foolish it was to let Jiang Cai Xuan ride in his car; she was a real eyesore.
Jiang Cai Xuan, seeing their intimacy, her face turned dark momentarily. Even such a serious and staid person like Yu Chen could act like this in front of his wife.
Next year, Wansu Technology was likely to win the technology competition award. Yu Chen would become the youngest recipient of the global technology award, an extraordinary achievement. Naturally, as his spouse, the Young Madam of the Xie Family would also be highly honored.
Wouldn’t that let Zhang Miaoyan have all the benefits?
After all, she had known Yu Chen first!
No matter how she thought about it, Jiang Cai Xuan couldn’t accept it. She was a high-society lady and was now about to be overshadowed by Zhang Miaoyan, an orphan!
Zhang Miaoyan secretly observed Jiang Cai Xuan in the back seat, feeling more pleased as Jiang Cai Xuan looked more upset.
As they passed by a plaza, Zhang Miaoyan suddenly frowned and said, "Yu Chen, my stomach feels uncomfortable."
Yu Chen slowed down and reached out to touch her forehead, "What’s wrong?"
"I don’t know; I really want something warm to drink, right now."
Yu Chen turned the car into the plaza, stopped, and said, "I’ll get you some ginger tea."
After he got out of the car, Zhang Miaoyan turned to Jiang Cai Xuan and said, "I might be close to my menstrual period, and sometimes my stomach gets uncomfortable. I hope Miss Jiang doesn’t mind."
Jiang Cai Xuan couldn’t keep her expression neutral, "Miao Yan, you can call me by my name; no need to be so formal."
She appeared gentle, but inside, she was swearing. Zhang Miaoyan was definitely doing this on purpose! Insisting on making Yu Chen buy a cup of ginger tea now, less than half an hour’s drive—isn’t that being pretentious?
Zhang Miaoyan didn’t know what Jiang Cai Xuan was thinking and insisted on calling her Miss Jiang, "I’m not used to calling people by their first names."
Yu Chen soon returned, placing the ginger tea in Zhang Miaoyan’s hands, "Be careful, it’s hot."
Zhang Miaoyan took a small sip, "Thank you, hubby."
Yu Chen pinched her cheek, "You’ve thanked me twice today. We’re not strangers; don’t say such distant words."
Zhang Miaoyan responded with a sweet smile, "Got it."
Jiang Cai Xuan sat in the back, feeling extremely awkward. For the rest of the ride, Zhang Miaoyan didn’t make an effort to chat with her. Even after arriving home, she rarely spoke to her.
Jiang Cai Xuan put all her effort into pleasing Uncle Xie and Auntie Xie and didn’t deliberately try to talk to Yu Chen, acting very well-behaved and sensible, which impressed the elderly greatly.
