ISWTDB Ch119.1

Chapter 119.1: My Husband Has a Split Personality (27, 28, 29)

Now, both the Mo and Ying families have not lost face. Seeing how Old Master Mo is chatting happily with Ying Zhao, the Mo family must have gained some tangible benefits. All of my plans will need to be reconsidered.

Moreover, Xu Jin also noticed Ying Zhao and Ying Youjie’s unusual attitude towards Xu Hao. It seemed like they knew each other, and this made Xu Jin alert.

After all, he was still just an acting head of the family. Although the Old Master still had some faith in him, he had yet to truly take power. If this Xu Hao could bring more benefits to the Xu family, his own position might become unstable.

No, it won’t work! He must rise above others and could not allow the Ying and Mo families to become too close. Xu Hao, who might block his path, also had to be eliminated.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw “Mo Yingying”, who had been fawning over him for the past few days. Xu Jin narrowed his eyes. Although this woman was plain-looking and lacked intelligence, it was precisely because of this that she was a suitable tool for his use.

Old Master Mo had just announced at the engagement banquet that the wedding between Mo Yingying and Xu Hao was set for the eighth day of the next month. After a moment’s consideration, Xu Jin came up with a scheme in his mind.

If it worked, it could not only turn the Ying and Mo families against each other but also cause a rift between Ying Chengye and Ying Youjie. By then, Xu Hao would be insignificant.

Thinking of this, Xu Jin’s gaze towards the transmigrated girl beside him grew even softer. Although Ying Zhao had already left and didn’t know what scheme Xu Jin was plotting, he instructed Xiao Bai to increase surveillance on this person.

Ying Zhao had always trusted his instincts, and this person gave him a very uncomfortable feeling. Compared to the transmigrated girl, Ying Zhao sensed a stronger sense of discord from Xu Jin.

Meanwhile, the people Ying Zhao had sent into the forest could still not find any trace of Ying Jiyang. After so much time had passed, Ying Zhao keenly sensed that something was wrong.

Although Ying Jiyang was hard to find once he went into hiding, it was strange that there were no traces at all. So where exactly was the problem?

On the way back to the Ying family, Ying Zhao kept thinking about this matter and didn’t notice that the young man beside him was in an excited state. As soon as they returned to the Ying family and entered the room, Ying Zhao was caught off guard as the young man suddenly embraced him.

Ming kissed the corner of Ying Zhao’s mouth nonstop, whispering softly, “Uncle, it’s already evening. Do you still remember what you promised me before we left this morning?”

Hearing the young man’s words, Ying Zhao finally came to his senses. His face reddened, and he lowered his eyes, leaning into his lover’s embrace, gently kissing the other’s chin.

Seeing the usually cold-faced man in his arms now soft and slightly dazed, Ming’s heart softened even more. He nuzzled Ying Zhao’s nose and, while kissing his lips, chuckled, “Do you really want to try?”

“Mm…” Ying Zhao’s face turned crimson, but he still nodded lightly, and was then suddenly scooped up by Ming, who headed toward the nearby bed.

Seeing the man who was usually so cool and composed now soft and somewhat confused in his arms, Ming felt his heart melt.

Yet he still kept asking, “Uncle, do you really like me?”

Looking into his lover’s eyes filled with affection, Ying Zhao felt as though he had drunk, even though he hadn’t. Dazed, he responded, “Yes, I like you.”

“And when did you start liking me?”

“I’ve always liked you… very much…”

“And do you love me?”

“I love you.”

“How much do you love me?”

Ying Zhao opened his mouth slightly, revealing a look of relief. He took Ming’s hand, placing it on his chest, just as Ming had once let him feel his heartbeat.

He softly said, “In this world, if you’re not here, then there’s no reason for me to exist.”

So, I’m here only for you. You are the reason for my existence, as important as my life itself…

Ming understood the unspoken words in Ying Zhao’s eyes and was almost drowned in his lover’s tender gaze. He kissed Ying Zhao’s sweet lips fervently, as though they were the air he needed to breathe.

“Uncle! Uncle! Chengye!”

The emotions in his heart needed to be released, and everything flowed naturally from that deep affection. It wasn’t until dawn that the young man finally let Ying Zhao go.

Looking at the man he loved so madly, who now lay tired in his arms, Xiao Jie smiled gently.

Last night, in the second half of the night, control of the body had switched to Xiao Jie. He had been growing impatient in his mind, and fortunately, Ming was considerate enough to know that if he didn’t hand over control, Xiao Jie would fight for it, even if it risked damaging their shared mindscape.

So, while neither Ming nor Xiao Jie had fully satisfied their desires, both were content. But poor Ying Zhao had to endure the double passion of his lover, whose body knew no fatigue.

These two were now both very skilled at pretending to be pitiful, leaving Ying Zhao with no choice but to endure their enthusiasm. By morning, he had fallen into a deep sleep.

Feeling guilty for accidentally exhausting his lover, Xiao Jie kissed Ying Zhao’s forehead. With his wish fulfilled, Xiao Jie felt his life had reached perfection. He was even grateful for the past hardships, for without them, he would never have had the chance to stand by Ying Zhao’s side.

When Ying Zhao woke again, it was already afternoon. Although his body felt sore and weak, there was no other discomfort, and he sighed with relief.

He couldn’t help but be thankful that he was a ninth-tier soul force user in this world. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to handle his lover’s enthusiasm.

Looking up, he saw the young man’s gentle gaze on him, and a series of soft kisses fell on his cheeks, so cherished. Ying Zhao couldn’t help but smile and sit up slightly.

The young man thoughtfully called for the servants to prepare some easily digestible food. After eating a little, Ying Zhao turned around and pulled out a black wooden box from the drawer beside the bed, handing it to his lover solemnly.

Xiao Jie blinked and took the box. Opening it, he saw an ancient-looking ring lying inside. Xiao Jie recognized the ring—it was the family head’s seal, one of the Ying family’s most important tokens.

Wondering why Ying Zhao would give him such a ring, he heard the man across from him speak seriously, “This is the most important ring in the Ying family, the family head’s seal. I’m giving it to you. I, Ying Chengye, am willing to offer the entire Ying family as a betrothal gift. Will you be my other half, forever by my side?”

Xiao Jie’s pupils shrank. He immediately grabbed the man in front of him into his arms, shouting, “I will! I will, Chengye!”

His fiery kisses expressed the emotions he could no longer hold back. Last night, his wishes had come true, and today, this ring had sealed their love.

Both Xiao Jie and Ming knew how important the Ying family was to Ying Zhao, but now, Ying Zhao had said he was willing to offer the entire Ying family just to be with him forever.

So, this person truly loved him too! Uncle was his, truly his, and would belong to him forever!

The ancient ring was firmly placed on the young man’s finger. The two lovers intertwined their fingers, kissing sweetly in the warm glow of the setting sun, basking in their happiness.

Having reaffirmed their love, both Ying Zhao and the young man were in a very good mood. However, even as Ying Zhao was busy being affectionate with his lover, he never forgot to keep an eye on the transmigrated girl and Xu Jin.

The wedding date between Mo Yingying and Xu Hao was fast approaching, and while Xu Jin and the transmigrated girl seemed quiet, Ying Zhao had already figured out their little schemes through Xiao Bai.

Meanwhile, over in City A, Secretary Li had already established a connection with the Xu family. Interestingly, this Secretary Li was quite capable, having managed to increase the potential profits of the existing project by 30% in a short time. Unfortunately, his intentions weren’t pure, as he was merely using the project to extract more funds from the Ying family while further entangling the Xu family.

Ying Zhao went with the flow, while Secretary Li still believed that his betrayal was unnoticed by anyone. Feeling smug, he thought he could reap benefits from both sides once his plans succeeded, but little did he know that he was like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

It seemed like the people he had placed in City A could be activated now, ready to strike at the crucial moment. 

Moreover, there was something suspicious about the old head of the Xu family’s illness. Ying Zhao grew more cautious of Xu Jin and specifically had Xiao Bai investigate. As expected, the old head of the Xu family had been drugged, and the person responsible was none other than Xu Jin himself.

Since the old head of the Xu family had never married, he had no children. Therefore, the next family head would be chosen from the outstanding members of the current generation.

Xu Jin had always shown great affection towards the old family head, and with his considerable abilities, he naturally assumed the position of acting head.

However, despite this, the old family head, due to his deep soul power, managed to survive. It seemed like someone from the Ying family who was skilled in this area could be sent to take a look. Uncle Ying had always been proficient in such matters, making him an ideal choice.

Even if he couldn’t fully cure him, a few hints could be given. After all, those who become heads of families are no fools. Once given a nudge, they’ll quickly catch on, and it wouldn’t hurt to earn some goodwill from the Xu family in the process.

In two days, it would be Xu Hao and Mo Yingying’s wedding day. Ying Zhao had a favorable impression of Mo Yingying, and Xu Hao was Ying Youjie’s only friend. So, Ying Zhao had prepared a grand gift for the couple.

Xu Hao was also a soul cultivator, though his soul power had only reached the sixth tier, which was insufficient compared to top-tier experts. Still, given his age, it wasn’t bad.

The Ying family had existed for a long time, and many artifacts had been passed down. Even picking out one or two could make anyone envious.

Ying Zhao was generous, selecting two artifacts to gift to Xu Hao ahead of time. One would help him rapidly advance his soul power, and the other could be used as a personal tool for regular practice.

If Xu Hao proved worthy, these artifacts could even become his personal life tools in the future. Strengthening his power would help him establish authority within the Xu family, and Ying Zhao had already planned for him to take over the Xu family.

Both Xu Hao and Mo Yingying were deeply grateful for the gifts. Even the old head of the Mo family was somewhat envious when he learned of these two priceless treasures, especially since his family didn’t possess such valuable items.

But since his beloved granddaughter’s husband was gaining power, it was a great benefit not only for Xu Hao but also for the Mo family.

Two days later, the wedding took place as scheduled. Ying Zhao and Ying Youjie arrived early. This time, Ming did not insist on coming since it was more appropriate for Youjie, who had a close relationship with Xu Hao, to attend the wedding of his friend.

Ying Zhao and the young man arrived early and saw the couple in their splendid attire. Ying Youjie’s eyes involuntarily filled with envy.

He walked over to Ying Zhao, wrapped his arms around his waist, and whispered in his ear, “Uncle, when will we have a wedding like this? I really look forward to the day when we can stand on a stage like this, in our formal clothes, receiving the blessings of everyone. Then everyone will know that you belong to me, and no one else will ever try to take you from me again!”

Ying Zhao listened to his lover’s words, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He glanced at Youjie with mild exasperation and softly replied, “What’s so difficult about that? Even without a ceremony, I already belong to you, and I always will. Besides, does the lack of a wedding mean you don’t belong to me?”

The young man shook his head vigorously, but the underlying message in Ying Zhao’s words made him happy. It seemed that he wasn’t the only one with possessive feelings—his uncle cared about him too.

Subconsciously, he touched the family signet ring on his finger, a symbol of Ying Zhao’s commitment to him. With this ring, he could fully trust his uncle’s sincerity.

Soon after, Ying Zhao squeezed his hand and whispered, “But you’re right. Once everything is settled, we’ll hold a grand wedding. How about that?”

Hearing this, Youjie’s breath quickened with excitement, his joy unmistakable. Without thinking, he grabbed Ying Zhao by the neck and planted two firm kisses on his lips in front of everyone.

Ying Zhao hadn’t expected Youjie to be so bold in public, and he was momentarily surprised. But seeing how genuinely happy the young man was, his own eyes filled with joy.

Their unabashed display of affection left the crowd feeling as though they had been force-fed with sweetness. While the couple on stage looked happy, somehow the pair in the audience seemed even more dazzling.

Xu Jin and the transmigrator stood not far from Ying Zhao and Youjie, watching them publicly flaunt their affection. Xu Jin’s eyes flickered as he glanced at the “Mo Yingying” beside him. The transmigrator’s face was filled with evident jealousy and indignation.

In the past few days, “Mo Yingying” and Xu Jin had been scheming together, each with their own ulterior motives. Xu Jin had subtly expressed his admiration for Ying Youjie, saying how he was a rare genius and a strong individual. However, he lamented that it was a shame that someone like Ying Youjie was ensnared by another man, falling into a romantic entanglement and committing such a scandalous act by being in love with another man.

He went on to mention how the Ying family had only one heir, and if this relationship persisted, wouldn’t the Ying family face extinction? Xu Jin had long noticed the transmigrator’s desire for Ying Zhao at the birthday banquet, so he deliberately spoke this way, even suggesting that he hoped to help Ying Zhao break free from Youjie’s influence.

“Mo Yingying” had always believed that she and Xu Jin were destined to be together, so she didn’t dare openly show her lust for Ying Zhao. However, upon hearing Xu Jin’s words, she couldn’t help but joke about the possibility of being with the Ying family head.

To her surprise, Xu Jin was more than willing, professing his deep love for “Mo Yingying” while also saying he wouldn’t mind if she ended up with Ying Zhao. Not only that, but he even actively helped the transmigrator come up with a plan. Touched by Xu Jin’s generosity, “Mo Yingying” became more obedient to him, and the two conspirators quickly came to an agreement.

A few days ago, Xu Jin had even procured a secret drug for the transmigrator, saying that if they could spike Ying Zhao’s drink during the wedding banquet, the effects would be undetectable even if discovered.

As long as “Mo Yingying” could sleep with Ying Zhao during the wedding, in such a public setting, especially at the Mo family’s venue, even if Ying Chengye disapproved, he would have no choice but to acknowledge the marriage.

Once the two were married and “Mo Yingying” moved into the Ying family, with her and Ying Zhao spending every day together, she would have plenty of opportunities to win his heart.

The transmigrator believed she was a heaven-sent heroine. That so-called Ying Youjie, no matter how good-looking he was, was still a man. Once she was part of the Ying family, she would have the upper hand and get what she wanted. By then, Ying Youjie wouldn’t stand a chance.

She didn’t believe Ying Youjie was truly capable and thought his current position was only due to Ying Chengye’s favor. Once he lost Ying Chengye’s affection, wouldn’t he be at her mercy? She thought that if he was sensible, she’d be willing to let him stay by her side, given his looks. The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, her eyes filled with determination as she gazed at Ying Zhao and the young man next to him.