Substitute Bride to the Crippled Billionaire-Chapter 25 Perseverance

But behind those timid eyes, there was a hint of unexplainable determination.

Fu Yihan frowned, staring at her.

Su Qingnuan felt her scalp tingling under his icy gaze, almost ready to surrender.

However, her strong willpower reminded her that she was now Su Yuerou, she was confident.

Forcing herself to straighten her back, Su Qingnuan continued, "If you don’t change your clothes and go downstairs, people will gossip, and by then, our marriage will become a laughingstock."

Fu Yihan squinted, looking her up and down.

Su Qingnuan stood tall, fear evident in her eyes, yet she still looked at him resolutely.

How interesting...

Fu Yihan wheeled forward and stopped in front of Su Qingnuan.

Su Qingnuan paused, resisting the urge to take a step back.

Although she was technically in a higher position, she completely lacked any sense of superiority.

This man, sitting in a wheelchair, possessed an imposing presence that overshadowed Su Qingnuan.

"You want me to change these clothes?" Fu Yihan asked.

Su Qingnuan nodded.

"Okay." Fu Yihan looked at her nonchalantly, "I can change, but later you’ll have to announce in front of everyone that you are Su Qingnuan."

"....."

Su Qingnuan blinked, her eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

A sly smile appeared on Fu Yihan’s handsome face, "Since you are Su Qingnuan, then be Su Qingnuan; the appearance of Su Yuerou doesn’t suit you."

"But....." Your marriage partner is Su Yuerou! Suddenly changing to Su Qingnuan, how would people outside talk?

"But what?" Fu Yihan looked at her with disdain, "Afraid?"

Su Qingnuan suddenly fell silent.

If living as Su Yuerou, then Su Qingnuan would be free.

Admitting her identity as Su Qingnuan would mean that she would legitimately become Fu Yihan’s wife.

So after the contract ends, how should they define their relationship?

Su Qingnuan lowered her gaze, speaking softly, "Eldest Young Master, if you’re just trying to toy with me, there’s no need. I don’t covet the position of Mrs. Fu."

"Oh?" Fu Yihan looked at her expressionlessly, "Aren’t you happy to rightfully take this position?"

"Happy?" Su Qingnuan suddenly raised her head, looking at Fu Yihan, "Do you think I came here willingly? If I could, I wouldn’t have met any of you that day!"

If it weren’t for that woman drugging her, Su Qingnuan wouldn’t have ended up like this.

The only thing she has left now is this clean name; Su Qingnuan cannot let it be ruined by this already unbearable relationship.

"Eldest Young Master, whether or not you wear these clothes, I won’t do as you say. I’ll leave the clothes here and go first."

With that said, Su Qingnuan turned, opened the door, and left without hesitation.

Su Qingnuan didn’t know that as she turned, tears rolled down her cheeks and dropped onto the ground.

Fu Yihan lowered his gaze, staring thoughtfully at the dark stain on the floor.

...

The bodyguard saw Su Qingnuan come out empty-handed and asked quizzically, "Did the Eldest Young Master agree to change?"

Su Qingnuan shook her head with a wry smile, "No, I just left the clothes inside."

"..... It’s okay, you’ve done your best."

Su Qingnuan nodded, standing next to the bodyguard.

If Fu Yihan didn’t come out, they couldn’t go downstairs; this was the order of Master Fu.

Everyone no longer hoped that he would come out, leisurely standing at the door, idling away the time.

"Click——"

Su Qingnuan suddenly looked up towards the study door.

The door slowly opened, and Fu Yihan, dressed in formal attire, wheeled out expressionlessly.

Su Qingnuan happily looked at the bodyguard, "He came out!"

The bodyguard nodded slightly, not showing his feelings, and walked over.

"Eldest Young Master, the master is already waiting downstairs."

"Mm."

Fu Yihan changed direction, wheeling himself towards the elevator.

Seeing this, Su Qingnuan hurried to follow.

The Fu family gathering was held on the lawn outside the villa.

Su Qingnuan automatically went behind Fu Yihan, pushing him outside.

The colorful lights outlined an unusual scene on the lawn.

Balloons tied to tables and chairs made it look especially dreamy.

Su Qingnuan was in a good mood, a smile on her lips.

"Is that the Eldest Young Master of the Fu family?"

A sudden voice made Su Qingnuan unconsciously slow her pace.

"Is it? I heard that since the car accident, the Eldest Young Master rarely shows himself, maybe it really is him."

"Sitting in a wheelchair, it must be him. Paralyzed legs, it’s really pitiful!"

Su Qingnuan’s expression slightly paused, lowering her gaze towards Fu Yihan.

Fu Yihan’s cold face was expressionless, allowing Su Qingnuan to push him forward.

"Quite handsome, what a pity. If he weren’t paralyzed, many girls would chase him wanting to marry him!"

"Shh! Don’t say that, I heard he has a bad temper! If he hears you, you might be in trouble!"

"Is it really that serious? Forget it, I won’t say it anymore...."

"....."

Su Qingnuan suddenly changed direction.

The bodyguard looked at Su Qingnuan in confusion, stopping her, "Young Madam?"

Su Qingnuan frowned, speaking softly, "We should go back; after all, Grandpa doesn’t know we came out."

Fu Yihan gave her an unexpected look, sneering, "Weren’t you the one who wanted me to come out? Why are you having second thoughts?"

Su Qingnuan bit her lip, staying silent, but persistently pushing Fu Yihan.

The bodyguard slightly frowned, looking at Fu Yihan.

Fu Yihan chuckled lightly, waving his hand.

The bodyguard promptly released his hold.

Su Qingnuan pushed Fu Yihan back inside.

"Su Qingnuan, you better think it through. If you send me back now, the news will spread tomorrow that the Eldest Young Master of the Fu family is ashamed to be seen, retreating into his shell at the slightest gossip."

She stopped her steps.

Su Qingnuan glanced at his expressionless side profile, cautiously asking, "Aren’t you angry?"

"Angry?" Fu Yihan laughed nonchalantly, "A rational discussion is better than pointless sympathy."

Su Qingnuan: "....."

Fu Yihan didn’t urge her, sitting in his wheelchair, quietly waiting for her next move.

After a long silence, Su Qingnuan walked to the front and crouched down.

Fu Yihan lowered his gaze, watching her place her hand on his leg.

Through the blanket, he could still feel the scorching warmth.

"Fu Yihan, I owe you an apology this time. Now, I’m pushing you out, no matter what you face, I will bear it with you. I’m sorry."

Fu Yihan was slightly stunned.

She stood up, moved to the back of Fu Yihan, changed direction, and pushed him out the door again.

The nearby bodyguard thoughtfully cleared the way for them.

With mental preparation, Su Qingnuan ignored the gossip, steadfastly pushing Fu Yihan forward.