Maintain a Smile in the Face of a Rival in Love

"Nothing. I'm just curious about that woman," Yi Ren said perfunctorily. She originally wanted to tell Cheng Yuxuan that she was going to accompany Ji Minze to see his illegitimate child that night. But then she thought it was Ji Minze's personal matter and it didn't seem appropriate to tell others, so she came up with an excuse on the spot. "If it's inconvenient for you to say, then forget it. I won't force you. I'm going out soon, so I won't chat with you any longer. Bye!"

"Bye," Cheng Yuxuan replied on the other end of the phone.

Just as she hung up the phone, Yi Ren heard a young child's voice on the receiver calling "uncle".

Yi Ren was taken aback for a moment and wondered when there was a child around Cheng Yuxuan who could call him "uncle". But she didn't have time to think about it any more. Ji Minze's car was already waiting at the gate of the Long Mansion.

"I'm so nervous," Yi Ren said to Ji Minze beside her after getting in the car.

She felt as if she was about to do something like a thief.

"I'll be by your side," Ji Minze said quietly.

"I know. But I'm still very nervous. After all, I'm just a fake," Yi Ren said.

"Yi Ren, you are my wife," Ji Minze said, causing a surprised expression on Yi Ren's face. He touched his nose and added, "You should think of it that way."

"You scared me," Yi Ren laughed. "Although it's difficult, I'll try my best."

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They arrived at the Tang Mansion.

"Who is the child's mother?" When Yi Ren saw the architecture of the Tang family's house, she knew that the Tang family was definitely not an ordinary family. And since Ji Minze came here to see the child, could the child's mother be a member of this prominent family?

"Her name is Tang Lei. She's the second daughter of Tang Jun from the Tang Corporation," Ji Minze said indifferently.

"My goodness!" Yi Ren almost fainted. The so-called mistress was actually the second daughter of the Tang family!

And she was actually going to appear in front of her as Ji Minze's wife!

This was really a tough test!

"You are the best in my eyes," Ji Minze leaned close to Yi Ren and whispered in her ear.

Yi Ren was stunned. She watched in surprise as Ji Minze got out of the car after the driver opened the door. Then the driver opened the door for her, and she also got out.

Ji Minze held out his hand to her.

She didn't understand what he meant, so she stood still.

Ji Minze had to walk over, take her hand and hold it, and then they walked into the main residence of the Tang family.

"Yi Ren!" Cheng Yuxuan, who was inside the house, was very surprised to see Yi Ren walking in with Ji Minze.

"Yuxuan!" Yi Ren was also surprised to see Cheng Yuxuan here.

But before she had a chance to ask anything, she saw a middle-aged man who looked noble and imposing walking out from inside.

"Minze, you're here!" Tang Jun walked out and said to them. He was taken aback for a moment when he saw Yi Ren, but he quickly covered it up without a trace.

"Uncle Tang, I'm sorry to bother you today," Ji Minze said politely and bowed slightly.

"What are you talking about? You really haven't been here for a long time! Yi Ren is here too. Come and sit down," Tang Jun sat down on the red leather sofa.

Ji Minze pulled Yi Ren, who hadn't gotten into the role yet, and they sat on the other side.

"Aunt He, go and inform the second young lady that Minze is here, and also bring the child over," Tang Jun instructed.

"Yes, Master," Aunt He replied and walked outside.

Yi Ren was still lost in her thoughts. Why did the master of the Tang family know her? Could it be that they had met before?

When she came to her senses, it was because she felt a very unfriendly gaze that made her spine tingle. She turned her head and saw a woman as beautiful as a lotus flower emerging from the water, so stunning that it took one's breath away. She was accompanied by Aunt He, who was holding a one-year-old boy in her arms.

At this moment, the boy's bright and clear eyes were also looking this way.

Oh, my goodness!

He looked so much like Ji Minze that at first glance, anyone could tell he was his son.

"Brother Minze, you're here!" Tang Lei's voice broke the stiffness in the air.

"Yeah, Yi Ren and I came to see the child," Ji Minze said.

Tang Lei reached out and took the child from Aunt He's arms. She smiled at the child and said, "Yangyang, this is your daddy. Come on, call daddy!"

Ji Minze's whole body trembled, and it was very obvious. Tang Lei felt it, and Yi Ren felt it too.

"Daddy!" The child's tender voice called out vaguely and stretched out his hands towards Ji Minze, waving them. His desire for Ji Minze to hold him was very obvious.

Ji Minze stood up awkwardly, walked over, and reached out to take the child.

This was the first time he had held this child, and he had no experience at all.

The child seemed to like him very much and rubbed against his face. Ji Minze showed a faint smile, which seemed to be due to the natural father-son bond.

Tang Lei stood aside, smiling very gently and happily.

Yi Ren walked up to Cheng Yuxuan and asked in a low voice,

"Why are you here?"

"Mrs. Tang is my aunt, and she's my cousin. So I came to see my nephew today," Cheng Yuxuan also lowered his voice to explain.

"I've never heard you mention it before! No wonder you're so familiar with Ji Minze! They really look like a happy family now," Yi Ren said, still maintaining a smile.

"You seem to be in a good mood," Cheng Yuxuan said, finding it a bit hard to accept her smile.

If Yi Ren was just an unrelated person, then he could understand her smile.

But the truth was not like that. She was Ji Minze's wife. How could she keep smiling when she saw this scene?

Even though she had forgotten everything, he still found it a bit hard to accept.

"Why should I be in a bad mood? You know I'm just a fake," Yi Ren said in an even lower voice.

"What fake?" Cheng Yuxuan asked in confusion.

"A fake wife of Ji Minze. I'm here to help him today," Yi Ren explained why she was here today.