Chapter 158: Sorry, I'm already married

After Chen Yang finished transferring the account to Liu Shijie, he turned around and prepared to drive home. Just as he got into the car, Tang Miaomiao chased out and blocked his car.

She fixed her beautiful eyes on Chen Yang, her lips parting slightly as she said, "Chen Yang, do you still remember those wonderful times we had together in high school?"

Chen Yang blinked slightly, his gaze landing on Tang Miaomiao's delicate face. This beautiful mask had already deceived him once—was she preparing to do it again?

"Classmate Tang Miaomiao, is your memory faulty? When did we ever have any wonderful times between us?"

Tang Miaomiao's cheeks instantly flushed red, like a ripe apple; her originally fair complexion now showed a slight flush from embarrassment. Her gaze began to dart away, not daring to look straight at Chen Yang before her, and she secretly wondered whether he truly still held a grudge, as she guessed, still remembering those words she had said at high school graduation.

However, Tang Miaomiao thought again and felt this might not be a bad thing. As the saying goes, deep love brings strict criticism, and hatred is often another extreme expression of love. If Chen Yang truly held such a grudge, wouldn't that show he had not really let go of that past relationship?

Thinking this, Tang Miaomiao couldn't help but summon her courage, gently looking at Chen Yang and saying in a coquettish voice, "Actually, I was just joking with you back then! Who knew you were so narrow‑minded, refusing to keep in touch with me all this time?"

Chen Yang didn't want to get entangled further with this hypocritical, scheming woman, so he asked directly, "Just say what you want, no beating around the bush. We're not that close."

Tang Miaomiao still unwilling, she spoke softly: "Chen Yang, I know I was wrong. It was my fault before, I hurt your heart. Can you give me another chance?"

Chen Yang looked at her, bewildered, and asked, "What exactly do you want to say?"

Tang Miaomiao suddenly became bashful, whispering, "Chen Yang, can we start over?"

"Sorry, I'm already married." Chen Yang directly refused her request. Tang Miaomiao is indeed beautiful, but she's a "Peaceful Princess"—nothing compared to Lin Wei. Moreover, she's still a scheming woman.

Tang Miaomiao stared for a moment, then after a while reacted, laughing at Chen Yang: "You just graduated—how could you be married? Even if you don't want to forgive me, there's no need to joke like that."

Chen Yang said seriously, "Really, if you don't believe me, ask Zhang Linlin. My wife has met her—she's also from Qingshui City."

Tang Miaomiao felt her vision go dark, as if the whole world were collapsing in an instant. She never could have imagined this outcome!

Zhang Linlin only told her the news that Chen Yang had made a fortune, urging her to seize the opportunity, without mentioning that Chen Yang was already married.

"That damn little vixen, she's obviously digging a pit for me to fall into!" Tang Miaomiao cursed through gritted teeth in her heart. At this moment, she felt despair over Chen Yang's married status and indignation at Zhang Linlin's concealment, unable to let go of her anger.

"Chen Yang, actually I was just joking with you earlier. Don't take it to heart."

"It's fine, anyway you never spoke the truth." Chen Yang stopped paying attention to her and drove off directly.

Tang Miaomiao watched Chen Yang's Land Rover disappear from sight, feeling both ashamed and annoyed. She immediately picked up her phone and called Zhang Linlin. If she didn't give that person a good scolding today, the anger in her heart wouldn't subside.

Then, Zhang Linlin's phone remained busy. Tang Miaomiao spent a lot of effort, but could only stew in her anger.

Meanwhile, after Chen Yang returned home, he also called Zhang Linlin.

"'Boss Chen, do you have any good business to introduce me again?' Zhang Linlin's voice over the phone sounded cheerful."

Chen Yang said, "There's no business for now; I just want to ask you something—have you been in touch with Tang Miaomiao?"

"'Have you seen her?' Zhang Linlin's voice paused, then she burst out laughing: 'Is that narcissist still trying to rekindle old flames with you?'"

"……," Chen Yang was speechless, saying to her, "You clearly know I'm married—why didn't you tell her?"

Zhang Linlin snorted, "What's the point of telling her? After graduating from Capital University, she's just a lousy bank employee back home—her income isn't even as high as mine, and she looks down on me. This time she's lost face big time; I doubt she can still act all high and mighty."

Chen Yang was speechless again. "I remember you two used to be close friends, right?"

"'Close friends?' Zhang Linlin snorted again, then countered Chen Yang: 'Aren't you two also known as the golden boy and jade girl? I heard you even did that!'"

Chen Yang hurriedly clarified, "Don't spout nonsense—I didn't do anything with her!"

Zhang Linlin said, "Not doing anything is fine, but sleeping at the airport would make people doubt your sexuality."

"Come on, speak properly!" Chen Yang really hadn't expected the formerly inarticulate Zhang Linlin to now speak so boldly. "What exactly did you say to her? I feel something's off about her."

Zhang Linlin said, "Nothing much—she got dumped in the capital and wants to come back to find an honest guy. She thinks you're not bad, wants to revive the old romance but dislikes your circumstances, so I told her you're now filthy rich."

Chen Yang truly was exasperated. "Zhang Linlin, next time don't spout nonsense—I prefer to keep a low profile. Besides, don't drag me into your feud. I'm now a married man."

"Got it, you go ahead and be busy! Call me again when you have a money‑making gig."

After Zhang Linlin hung up, Chen Yang also let out a sigh of relief. In his previous life he had already played the role of the one who picks up the slack once; even if he were single now, he couldn't let history repeat itself.

Having made up his mind, Chen Yang decided not to handle business at the Industrial and Commercial Bank anymore; if anything came up, he would have Song Yajun go find Lu Yan to resolve it.

After returning home, Chen Yang checked the stock market. Xinfei Technology closed at 22.21 yuan, Xingcheng Heavy Industry's end‑day trading showed a slight rebound, rising to 18.5 yuan. Yuncheng Bio remained at the limit‑down price of 20.25 yuan. Xiao'e Shares' stock rose another two points, bringing its price to 17.46 yuan.

However, to Chen Yang's surprise, Su Mingyue had actually sold off all of her Xiao'e Shares stock. This woman—after all, she still couldn't hold her breath!

Regarding this, Chen Yang had no intention of blaming Su Mingyue at all. After all, in the ever‑changing, unpredictable stock market, there has never been such a thing as an eternally victorious general.

Su Mingyue had been following Chen Yang in stock trading, and everything had gone too smoothly for her, with hardly any major setbacks or failures. If she weren't made to taste some bitterness, she would likely become overconfident, thereby losing the composure and judgment she ought to have.

Only after Su Mingyue recognized the limits of her own abilities and the market's ruthless indifference would she, in the future, execute orders more decisively and firmly.

As a Reborn Person, Chen Yang needed not an experienced stock‑investment consultant, but a disciplined operator.