The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife-Chapter 139: A Heart’s Conundrum

Wen Nuan clutched her head in frustration. She thought, perhaps her love for him had been so deeply ingrained for so many years that she couldn’t just abandon it. Fang Liucheng had been her dream boy from middle school through high school and into university.

For three consecutive birthdays, she had stood on the highest mountain in A City, shouting, "I want to marry Fang Liucheng!"

To be his bride had been Wen Nuan’s lifelong wish since childhood.

If on her 20th birthday, she hadn’t gotten drunk, hadn’t entered the wrong room, hadn’t had a relationship with Ye Feimo, and hadn’t continued to be entangled with him, she believed she would have actively approached Fang Liucheng and said, "Brother Liucheng, I like you, let’s be together."

However, her dream life had become unrecognizable the day she met Ye Feimo.

Truly unrecognizable.

She seemed to... **like Ye Feimo a little.**

Wen Nuan realized she liked Ye Feimo that day by the Huaijiang River. The lights were dazzling, and she was waiting for him, watching the scrolling "5203" advertisement across the river. She silently murmured a phrase in her heart:

"I love you."

She knew better than anyone who the object of her affection was.

It was from that moment that she realized she seemed to have fallen for Ye Feimo.

The moment she saw him rushing to her by the Huaijiang River and hugging her, Wen Nuan felt as if the entire world was filled with fireworks, dazzlingly brilliant.

But **Ye Feimo didn’t like her.**

Ye Feimo liked Han Bi. She was merely Han Bi’s stand-in. The person he had always liked was not her, otherwise, he wouldn’t have insulted her so cruelly, nor would he have taken his anger out on her because of her profession as an artist.

Wen Nuan called Tang Mandong. "Wen Nuan, I was just about to call you! Chunmiao and I are singing karaoke. Want to join us? A few senior brothers and sisters are here too. Come out and have some fun!"

The background noise from the other end was very loud. Wen Nuan laughed, "Oh my, I wanted to talk to you about something, but it seems impossible now. You go on and have fun."

"Talk about what? Wait for me, I’ll go upstairs where it’s quieter," Tang Mandong said. Once upstairs, it was finally quiet. Tang Mandong laughed, "What is it? Not about today’s scandal, is it? It’s nothing major, don’t dwell on it. Speaking of which, did you put chili water in your eyes at the press conference today?"

"Mandong, you truly understand me!"

"Knowing your habits, how could I not? Alright, what’s up?"

"I want to ask you something," Wen Nuan asked, deeply conflicted. "If there’s a person you like, but he doesn’t like you, and then another person you’ve secretly admired for many years, who hurt you, suddenly comes back—and you don’t dislike him now—who would you choose?"

Tang Mandong laughed. "Hey, are you asking the wrong person? When have I ever secretly admired anyone? I’m always open about my crushes! By the way, why don’t you just ditch both of them? Don’t choose either. Find someone you like and who likes you back. Is that so hard?" Tang Mandong lectured Wen Nuan profoundly. "Come on, my little white rabbit Wen Nuan, let me tell you, we’re only 20. There’s no rush. We have plenty of youth to squander. Why jump into the grave of love so early? We should live freely and unrestrainedly. However, if you do want to date, it’s not impossible. Think about it: if these two men are both excellent, and you can’t choose for now, then put them on hold. Choose a few more! We cast a wide net to catch fish, then slowly pick and choose. Maybe you’ll find someone even better."

Wen Nuan was on the verge of tears. She felt it was foolish of her to ask Mandong this question.

But what Mandong said seemed to make sense.

Tang Mandong continued, "In principle, I’d rather find someone who loves me than someone I love but who doesn’t love me. How masochistic is that? If you find someone who loves you, and you’re unhappy, you can mess with him. If you find someone you love, but he doesn’t love you, and he’s unhappy, he’ll mess with you. Unless you’re a masochist, definitively don’t choose someone who doesn’t love us."

"With Wen Nuan’s looks and talent, finding a perfect man with two legs is simply too easy. Take your time, don’t be nervous, okay?"

Wen Nuan: "...I’m not nervous at all, thank you."

"If you’re not nervous, why are you calling me?" Tang Mandong chuckled. "Oh, by the way, reliable sources say that Ye Yan might be returning to China to star in ’Liang Hongyu.’ Wen Nuan, he’s the man you’re crazy about! Go seduce him! I hear Ye Yan likes beautiful women with a pure appearance, and you fit the bill perfectly. I’ll support you spiritually! Plus, it’s an Anning production, and you’re Anning’s hottest artist right now, so you might even get a small role. Then you’d be in the same crew! It’s like being close to the water where the moon is reflected first. Seize the opportunity, wear a maid outfit, and absolutely charm him to death!"

Wen Nuan ignored Tang Mandong’s later words and only heard the first part: "Is that really reliable?"

This news had been circulating for a long time, but no one had ever confirmed it.

"My brother said it, so it can’t be false," Tang Mandong said. "With Ye Yan as a target, you won’t be conflicted anymore. Ditch those two, and go for your new target. Alright, that’s it, I’m going back to dance."

"...Okay," Wen Nuan said weakly, feeling a bit conflicted. Asking Mandong about this was truly idiotic.

"Sister, Fang Liucheng is leaving. Dad wants you to see him off," Wen Jing called from the backyard.

Wen Nuan muttered, "See him off for what? His car’s right outside. Is it necessary?"

She said so, but she still obediently stood up.

Wen Nuan walked Fang Liucheng to the door. His car was parked outside. Wen Nuan said, "After all these days, I think Dad is happiest today. Brother Liucheng, thank you."

"I didn’t do all this for a ’thank you’ from you," Fang Liucheng said, holding her hand. "Nuannuan, what more do I need to do? Why can’t you accept me again?" freeweɓnovel-cøm

"Isn’t being siblings good enough?"

Wen Nuan said, pulling her hand away. Fang Liucheng forcefully hugged her. "No, you know I don’t want a sibling relationship."

"Brother Liucheng, let me go," Wen Nuan said, somewhat annoyed, pushing him away. "I don’t know what to say, but, Brother Liucheng, right now... I really don’t want to consider these things."

"Then can I be first in line?" Fang Liucheng said, his eyes filled with deep affection. "When you have time to consider, will you consider me first? Can you?"

Wen Nuan lowered her head, not answering.

After a long while.

She looked up, gazing deeply at Fang Liucheng. "Brother Liucheng, I don’t want to lie to you, I..."

"No, don’t say it." Fang Liucheng placed a finger on her lips. "Don’t say anything. I will wait for you, wait for the day I can wait."

He said, opening the car door and driving away.

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