Choosing Anyone Means Death

Tang Yu carried Su Muyue on his back, his face dark as he walked into the house.

Tang Gangcheng frowned and scolded him.

"How much did you make Muyue drink? How did she end up this drunk?"

"She wanted to drink it herself. She couldn't handle it after three glasses."

"Bullshit. Muyue never goes to places like that to drink. Don't think I can't guess what you're up to, you brat."

Tang Gangcheng cursed him without any politeness.

They were both men; could this kid's little schemes really be hidden from him?

"..."

Tang Yu wanted to cry. Didn't the old man see the lipstick marks all over his face? It wasn't like he had leaned in and pressed his face against hers himself, right?

After returning home, Mother Tang helped Su Muyue and said.

"I'll take Muyue to your room to rest first. You aren't allowed to take her out drinking again next time."

"Let Muyue rest in the guest room. Why send her to his room?"

Tang Gangcheng said with some dissatisfaction.

His wife was perfect in every way, but she spoiled this kid too much.

She was the one who had pushed hard for this marriage alliance at home; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to bring himself to do it.

Mother Tang smiled and nodded, understanding her husband's meaning.

Tang Gangcheng looked at Tang Yu again and said earnestly.

"I know you've liked her for years, but you can't be impatient with some things. It has to be her own wish."

"If you pull any more tricks, I'll break all three of your legs."

"You're overthinking it, old man. I'm not interested in her, really."

"Then who are you interested in? That girl from the Wang Family? Or Kexin from the Qin Family?"

Tang Gangcheng raised an eyebrow and asked.

"..."

Tang Yu felt that any answer would lead to a dead end.

Among the four great families, besides the Tang Family, the other three all had beauties who had been targeted by that jerk Ye Chen.

It could be said that this guy had conquered these three great families by picking up women.

This was the most ridiculous part of this power fantasy novel.

Did these dignified, wealthy families really have no shame at all?

Could they tolerate their own daughters serving one man alongside other women, and even dumping all their family resources onto him?

Nonsense!

After being lectured by his father while having his ear pulled for a long time, Tang Yu finally escaped the fate of being beaten.

Returning to his room and washing up, he lay down on his bed, which was worth hundreds of thousands, and fell into a sweet sleep.

The life of a rich person was just this simple, unadorned, and boring.

When Mother Tang left the guest room, Su Muyue, who had supposedly fallen asleep, slowly opened her eyes.

She was already sober by now.

Or rather, she hadn't been as drunk as she seemed from the start.

While in the car, although she was tipsy, her reason was still there.

But under the influence of alcohol, she didn't really want to stay rational.

She wanted to follow her instincts to do things she didn't dare to do and say things she didn't dare to say.

She had even tried to be like this guy and take off her own mask.

However, now that she was completely sober, she felt truly embarrassed thinking about it.

She had only wanted to talk to him, so why did she... take the initiative to kiss him?

"It's over. I won't have the face to see anyone tomorrow."

She covered her burning face and let out a soft sigh; she shouldn't have drunk any alcohol.

Thinking about this, she tossed and turned in bed until nearly three o'clock before falling asleep.

Early the next morning, a knock on the door woke her from her dreams.

"Muyue, are you awake? It's time for breakfast."

Mother Tang's voice came from outside the door.

"Coming, Auntie."

Su Muyue rubbed her hazy, sleepy eyes and replied, then reluctantly climbed out of bed to wash up.

Because she hadn't slept well, the dark circles under her eyes were quite noticeable.

Just as she walked out, she happened to bump into Tang Yu, who was wearing pajamas.

Tang Yu was full of energy, though his expression turned a bit strange upon seeing Su Muyue.

He greeted her casually, "Morning."

[Why is this woman staring at me? Did she remember what happened last night?]

[Sigh, what a drunkard. I can never drink with her again, or I won't be able to protect my pure and innocent body.]

Hearing Tang Yu's inner voice, Su Muyue felt her face heating up again as she recalled the events in the car last night.

She didn't dare look him in the eye, mumbled a quick "morning," and lowered her head as she walked past him.

[Yo-shi! That's the reaction you should have. Be colder to me, you hear?]

[A female lead should act like a female lead. I'll reluctantly forgive you for yesterday.]

Tang Yu followed behind, feeling quite pleased; the woman finally seemed normal again.

When the two reached the dining table, breakfast had already been prepared.

Mother Tang had gotten up early to make breakfast herself, not even letting the chef touch it.

After all, this was the future daughter-in-law's first time eating breakfast at their home, so she had to be given special treatment.

"Good morning, Uncle and Auntie."

Su Muyue greeted Tang's father and mother as she approached.

"Morning, Muyue."

The two of them smiled and greeted Su Muyue in unison.

They were quite satisfied with Su Muyue; the girl was beautiful and capable.

It was just that her personality was... a bit cold, which had caused their son to be a "simp" for three years.

Tang Yu also greeted them, pulled out a chair, sat down, and picked up a plate of soup dumplings to start eating.

"What are you doing? Just eating by yourself? Serve some to Muyue."

Seeing Tang Yu burying his face in his food, Mother Tang became a bit dissatisfied.

"If she wants to eat, she can just pick it up herself. She's not a child."

Tang Yu curled his lip.

[Serving her food is impossible, never going to happen in this lifetime.]

[Eat if you want, don't if you don't. I'm no Cao Cao; I have no interest in taking care of someone else's harem.]

[Women! They only hinder me from surviving until the finale!]

Hearing Tang Yu's inner voice, Su Muyue suddenly felt a bit of irritation.

This bastard, it's just serving food! It's not like I'm eating him!

She put on a guilty, gentle expression and said:

"It's alright, Uncle and Auntie, I can do it myself. I'm really sorry for causing you trouble by drinking too much yesterday."

"It's fine, it's fine. It's all this brat's fault for insisting on taking you out to drink. Next time he forces you to drink, you tell Uncle, and I'll beat him to a pulp."

Tang's father said kindly.

"I really didn't force her to drink. If you don't believe me, you can go ask that guy Qin Ming."

Tang Yu looked dumbfounded. He was practically becoming the kitchen staff, a professional scapegoat, right?

"It's true, I was the one who insisted on going with him. It's my fault, Uncle, please don't scold him."

Su Muyue bit her lip, looking aggrieved.

As soon as she said this, Tang's father and mother were even more satisfied with her.

Look at how considerate and understanding their future daughter-in-law was.

She was even willing to lie just to keep their son from getting scolded.

[Damn it, you dead woman, you're acting again, aren't you?]

[Running to my parents to earn brownie points? Damn you, is there any need to act to this extent?]

[I get it, you're intentionally setting me up. You don't want to bear the pressure of breaking off the engagement, so you're making me take the fall?]

[You scheming dog of a woman, fine, I admit defeat!]

After pondering it in his heart, Tang Yu finally realized the truth.

He finished off a soup dumpling and spoke up.

"Dad, Mom, you can see it too. We actually don't get along very well. I think maybe the marriage alliance should..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Tang's father had already pulled out his belt and glared at Tang Yu.

"What did you say?"

Tang Yu obediently swallowed the second half of his sentence.

It wasn't really appropriate to get a beating first thing in the morning.