Chapter 19

Chapter 19

"Wow! It's really us!" Tang Yilin jumped up, cheering and dancing with joy.

Lin Lei laughed heartily. "Didn't I tell you? When I get involved, is there ever a problem I can't solve?"

"You're amazing, darling! Absolutely amazing!"

Tang Yilin leaped up, wrapping herself around Lin Lei's waist, and planted a fierce kiss on him.

Tang Shihan shook her head and sighed quietly.

She had already guessed the outcome; otherwise, why would Tang Yilin be so confident, flaunting herself in front of her?

She certainly didn’t believe that the Tang family's win was due to her proposal, nor did she think that the reckless Ye Fengyun’s submission could have clinched the deal.

The answer was clear: Lin Lei had used his connections for under-the-table maneuvering.

"Ye Fengyun, are you ready for your streak across the news?" Lin Lei looked at Ye Fengyun with mockery, eagerly anticipating how Tang Shihan would carry herself from now on.

Her husband was about to become the laughingstock of the city, and she would inevitably follow suit. As the saying goes, a fallen phoenix is no better than a chicken—the higher Tang Shihan once soared, the more disastrous her fall would be.

Once Tang Shihan's pride was utterly crushed, Lin Lei could seize the opportunity to make her his own forbidden prize.

Thinking of this, Lin Lei couldn't help but chuckle aloud.

Ye Fengyun, oh Ye Fengyun, you've truly done me a huge favor! Offering your face to be slapped and reserving a green cap for yourself—ha!

Humiliating the former Tang Shihan was just humiliating a maiden, but humiliating her now meant humiliating someone else's wife.

"Here is the proposal submitted by that talented individual. I imagine everyone is curious about which member of the Tang family won the favor of the Long family’s elders."

"Yes, who is it?"

"Mr. Long, announce it!"

"I bet it's Tang Yilin. Don't forget, her husband is from the Lin family. The two families are a powerful alliance."

"Yes, it must be Tang Yilin."

Everyone turned their gaze to Tang Yilin.

Tang Yilin feigned modesty. "Oh, you're too kind, everyone. It's just speculation. It might not be me~"

"Who else could it be besides you?"

"Director Tang, don't be so humble."

Tang Yilin kept saying "No, not me," but inside, she was elated, her eyes brimming with the pride of victory as she glanced at Tang Shihan.

"Now, let me reveal the identity of the person who submitted this proposal, so everyone can meet this talented member of the Tang family."

Hurry, hurry! Tang Yilin could barely contain herself, eager to witness Tang Shihan’s defeat.

Just imagining it felt exhilarating!

Tang Shihan, as if seeing the inevitable outcome, sighed and turned to leave.

"Shihan, where are you going?" At such a crucial moment, such a face-slapping moment, Tang Yilin would never let Tang Shihan leave.

Tang Shihan replied coldly, "The result is clear. I have work to do."

"Oh, but it hasn’t been announced yet. Why not wait until it’s revealed? What if it’s you?" Tang Yilin feigned concern, though she already knew the answer.

Ye Fengyun chimed in, "Yes, darling, let’s wait for the result."

Tang Shihan was speechless at this fool, glaring at him fiercely.

Ugly and clueless—did he have no sense of dignity at all?

Lin Lei, seeing Ye Fengyun intent on humiliating himself, laughed loudly. "Exactly, wait. What if it’s Shihan!"

Ye Fengyun held Tang Shihan back. "Let’s wait for the result."

Tang Shihan desperately wanted to leave, unwilling to bear the embarrassment, but Ye Fengyun seemed utterly devoid of self-respect, unaware he was about to be mocked.

She could only give him a cold look, hoping he’d understand.

Unfortunately, he didn’t.

"Now, I announce that the representative for the Tang family’s winning proposal is Ms. Tang Shihan!"

"Thank you, thank you all!"

Tang Yilin had already raised her hand to accept the applause, but suddenly realized something was off.

The name just called—wasn’t hers.

"Mr. Long, did you just say my name?"

Tang Yilin’s voice trembled, trying to convince herself she’d misheard.

Long San replied, "Unless you’re Tang Shihan?"

"Ah? But—"

Tang Yilin stared blankly at Lin Lei, utterly stunned.

Lin Lei was even more dumbfounded, quickly shouting, "Mr. Long, you must be mistaken. I’m Lin Lei! My wife is Tang Yilin, not Tang Shihan!"

Long San frowned slightly, indifferent. "What does your wife have to do with me?"

"But you—clearly—"

Lin Lei was at a loss.

The outcome surprised everyone, but they didn’t care who won the bid. All that mattered was that it was a Tang family member; whoever it was, they’d curry favor.

"Congratulations! Congratulations!"

"Congratulations, Deputy Tang!"

The business owners crowded around with their congratulations.

Ye Fengyun smiled, "See, darling? What did I tell you?"

Tang Shihan covered her mouth in astonishment. "It’s really me? Is it truly me?"

Ye Fengyun nodded. "Of course it’s you! Do you know why? Because you’re my wife, and that alone makes it yours!"

Tang Shihan shot him a look, but in her good mood, she didn’t rebuke him, suppressing her smile.

The surprise had come so suddenly. Seeing Tang Yilin’s earlier confidence, she’d thought Tang Yilin was certain to win!

Now, Tang Yilin couldn’t even meet her eyes—her previous arrogance gone.

She was like an eggplant struck by frost—utterly wilted.

Ye Fengyun walked up to Lin Lei, digging in his ear, and asked, "So, remind me—who was supposed to streak on the news?"

Lin Lei shuddered, his face turning deathly pale.