《Crazy Wife: Mr. Lu, Fight Me if You Dare!》 Chapter 1 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Bright Moon Mansion. The living room was brightly lit. The servants and bodyguards lowered their heads with serious expressions and did not dare to say anything. You can cure my illness? Lu Zhis voice was silvery. In the middle of the black and white living room, a man with handsome facial features crossed his slender hands and gently tapped them rhythmically. His cold and lazy gaze inadvertently swept across the girl in front of him The other party was about 18 or 19 years old. Her black eyes were bright and lustrous, her snow-white skin was like cream, and her red lips were slightly upturned, revealing a youthful and stubborn aura. Just now, the servant at home reported that this girl had come to the door and said that she had the medical skills to revive the dead. Thats right. Jiang Yining took a deep breath and met his sharp eyes. I wonder if Mr. Lu remembers that you were saved by an old doctor ten years ago? The girl raised her eyebrows. That old man who saved you is my grandfather. Lu Zhi looked at the girls confident expression and smiled. So? Before he passed away, he told me that you had a disease in your mothers womb. If you dont get treatment in time, Im afraid you wont live long. Ten years ago, he saved you, but he could only ensure that you were safe for ten years. Now that you are already twenty-nine years old, you should be able to feel that your body is gradually weakening. And I am the only one who can save you! Ten years ago, when Lu Zhi was 19 years old, his congenital disease acted up. Many experts had declared that he would not live past the age of 20. When he was on the verge of death, his grandfather invited a famous doctor from somewhere to pull him back from the brink of death. Very few people knew about that matter. Where did she get the news from? As if she had seen through his thoughts, Jiang Yining calmly took out a jade pendant that was completely green and handed it to him. This is a token left behind by my grandfather. When Lu Zhi saw the jade pendant, his pitch-black pupils flickered slightly as he suppressed the shock in his heart. That was indeed their familys keepsake. Tell me, what do you want? he asked in a deep voice. He was a businessman, and he knew the most about the exchange of interests in the world. He had always been direct! Marry me! Jiang Yining said firmly. These two simple words were like water dripping into a pot of oil, setting off huge waves. The female housekeeper frowned and scolded, Little girl, dont push your luck. Young Master is grateful for your familys life-saving grace and is willing to repay you. Its already a great favor. How dare you make such a rude request! Heh. Jiang Yining laughed mockingly and did not answer. You The housekeepers expression changed drastically, and she wanted to reprimand her again. Shut up. Lu Zhis cold voice rang out and the housekeeper instantly fell silent. Lu Zhi got up and walked towards her. His towering figure cast a huge shadow on her. He bent down and whispered into Jiang Yinings ear, Are you sure you want to marry me? If Im not sure, why would I come all the way to the Lu family to find you? I dont mind that youre old, nor do I mind that youre rich. Ha The man chuckled as if these reasons were not enough to move him. Everyone in the living room felt that it was ridiculous when they heard this. This little girl was so young, but her tone was lofty. At such a young age, Lu Zhi was in charge of the entire Lu Corporation. He was worth hundreds of billions and was extraordinarily handsome. The number of girls who wanted to marry him could line up from City A to the Great Wall! What right did she have to marry him? Just because of that small favor? What a joke! Jiang Yining naturally noticed their expressions, but she didnt mind at all. Other than me, no one can save you! Marry me, theres no harm in it. Mr. Lu, youre only 30 years old. The entire Lu family depends on you now. Are you sure you want to reject? Lu Zhis expression instantly turned cold. Are you threatening me? When everyone saw this scene, they all laughed in their hearts. This woman didnt know the immensity of heaven and earth. The housekeeper was ready to throw Jiang Yining out at any moment. However, what made everyone shocked was Lu Zhi suddenly said, All of you, get out. He suddenly felt a little interested in this sharp-tongued little girl. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 2 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio When the servants heard this, they left respectfully. Before the female housekeeper left, she glanced at Jiang Yining. This vixen! She had to inform the Sirs wet nurse as soon as possible to teach Jiang Yining a lesson. Only the two of them were left in the huge living room. No one spoke first. The English clock hanging beside the fireplace made a crisp ticking sound. Tell me, why must you marry me? Lu Zhi asked again. No matter how much he wanted to have a healthy body, he would not keep a person with ulterior motives by his side. That was tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house. Not to mention, this little girl coveted the identity of Mrs. Lu. My family forced me to get married. I have to find a man to shut them up. Do you think Ill believe you? Lu Zhis gaze was too sharp. Believe it or not, this is the only reason I can give you. Lu Zhi, I have nothing to scheme against you. With my medical skills, I can easily find a place to support myself. Jiang Yinings bright and clear eyes shone with determination. She firmly believed that Lu Zhi would agree. Every time his illness acted up, he would be in so much pain that he wished he was dead. Ordinary people could not endure the pain. Many people who suffered from this disease chose to commit suicide to end their lives because they could not bear the pain of the disease and not because they could not wait for a cure! His long and narrow eyes narrowed slightly. Lu Zhi gently lifted her chin and forced her to look at him. Alright, Ill believe you for now. But do you know what marriage means? Jiang Yining looked at the handsome face in front of her and felt a strong pressure. She forced herself to answer calmly, Of course, I know. Im nineteen, not nine. Lu Zhi chuckled and slowly approached her. He looked so cold, but the air he breathed out was exceptionally hot. It sprayed on her fair cheeks, stirring up a layer of tiny particles. Jiang Yining wanted to break free from his grip. Unexpectedly, although Lu Zhi looked sickly, his strength was so great that she couldnt move. His lips were about to touch hers Jiang Yining said in horror, Mr. Lu, please have some self-respect! Were already going to become a couple, and you still talk about self-respect? Lu Zhis pitch-black eyes were fixed on her. His slightly calloused fingers gently covered her red lips. A playful smile suddenly appeared on his face. Jiang Yining instantly exploded. Stinking hooligan! She had never thought of letting him take advantage of her when she married him! Jiang Yining was about to wave her hand and slap his hand away. Lu Zhi grabbed her hand and pressed her back against his. Anxious? You dare to marry a stranger so easily, and yet you did not expect the consequences? Is that all you have? Jiang Yinings little face flushed red, but she couldnt think of a way to refute him. Go back. For your grandfathers sake, Ill give you a chance to back out. Lu Zhi let go of her and returned to the sofa with his arms crossed lazily. Jiang Yining pursed her lips. No, she couldnt admit defeat at this critical moment. She had to marry Lu Zhi. At the thought of this, she walked over and placed a hand on Lu Zhis shoulder. Her young face deliberately pretended to be calm. Mr. Lu, is that what you want? Or do you want that? Seeing that she was about to get close to him, Lu Zhi pushed her away with a hint of impatience on his face. Jiang Yining secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Before she came to the Lu family, she had already investigated clearly that Lu Zhi was not a frivolous person. With his status, countless beautiful women would fall for him with a wave of his hand. However, he was already twenty-nine years old, and there had never been any scandals. Moreover, he did not have any lovers by his side. This meant that he was very self-disciplined when it came to men and women! Everything he had shown just now was just to test her. Jiang Yining took a deep breath and repeated her purpose. I can save you. Marry me. Lu Zhi fell silent. Ever since his illness acted up last year, it would bring him bone-eroding pain every time it acted up. Moreover, in the past month, it would relapse every fifteen days. He needed to stay alive and find his younger brother, Lu Beicheng. Under the light, Lu Zhis overly fair skin looked a little sickly. After a long time, he said, Sure. However, dont be happy too early. If you want money or status, I can give it to you and I can afford it. But you have to remember, dont have any thoughts of harming the Lu familys interests. Otherwise you will definitely regret it! As soon as he finished speaking, he changed his lazy posture and was filled with cold killing intent. Jiang Yining blinked her eyes and paused for a while before saying, Dont worry, I still want to live well. So, you agreed to marry me? Jiang Yining suppressed her excitement and asked carefully. Yes. After hearing his affirmative answer, Jiang Yining took out the contract that she had already drafted and handed it to him. I heard that its very troublesome to marry into a rich family. Ive already prepared the contract in advance. Lu Zhi took it and quickly scanned through it. 1. After the two of them get married, they must live under the same roof, but they must maintain an absolutely safe distance. If Lu Zhi did anything against her wishes, the collaboration would be terminated immediately. 2. Both parties must act intimately to the outside world and not let anyone suspect their identity as husband and wife. 3. Respect her privacy. If its not necessary, dont ask about her matters. Every single condition was beneficial to Jiang Yining. Lu Zhi chuckled and picked up the lighter on the table. With a click, he lit up the thick stack of agreements. Are you crazy? Jiang Yining hurriedly rushed forward to grab the agreement, wanting to put out the fire. Lu Zhi put his hands in his pockets and calmly looked at the flustered her. No one has ever dared to set the rules in front of me, Lu Zhi. They can only listen to me obediently. If you treat me, Ill marry you and guarantee that no one in the Lu family will dare to bully you. If you cant accept these conditions, you can leave now. You! Jiang Yining was furious. However, when she thought about the purpose of her trip, she still forcefully endured it. Alright, I agree! Anyway, after completing the mission, she would leave immediately! She wont have anything to do with this overbearing bastard anymore! Jiang Yining gritted her teeth and asked, When are we going to the Civil Affairs Bureau? Lu Zhi looked at his watch. Now. Huh? Jiang Yining asked. Did you bring your ID card and household register? Yes Lets go. Lu Zhi got up and went out first. Jiang Yining paused for a full two seconds before she followed. Half an hour laterC Jiang Yining held the two red books in her arms and looked at him with bright eyes. Hubby, please guide me in the future! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 3 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi was not used to her being easygoing. The Lu family had a strict upbringing. Even when a mother and son interacted, they had to abide by the rules and not be too intimate. However, this little girl did not seem to know how to keep a distance from others. Call me Lu Zhi. Hubby, weve already gotten our marriage certificate. Why are you so shy? Come on, call me Wifey! Jiang Yining finally realized a small weakness of this person. He didnt like to be too close to others. Humph! He didnt like it, but she wanted it! It was his fault for being aggressive and bullying her just now! Jiang Yining took a step forward and wanted to hug Lu Zhis arm. However, before she could get close, Lu Zhi pressed a finger against her forehead, preventing her from moving forward. He said coldly, Ill get the driver to drive you home. Hub If you call me that again, I will hang you on a tree and let you cool down for three days and three nights. Lu Zhi threatened. The rest of Jiang Yinings words were stuck in her throat. Ahhhh! How annoying! She had never met such a stubborn man in her life! Lu Zhi turned around calmly and gave the driver a few instructions. Jiang Yining was politely invited into the car by the driver. Lu Zhi had given her the highest status, so the servants of the Lu family naturally did not dare to treat her badly. He arranged the best room for her and in just two to three hours, he prepared hundreds of sets of the latest clothes, bags, shoes, and other expensive daily necessities for her. Jiang Yining lay on the comfortable velvet bed and skillfully turned on her computer. She logged into her email and read the latest one. [Q: The National Hacker Alliance will be held in City A. Are you sure you dont want to participate?] [This is a rare opportunity. With your ability, you can definitely display your skills.] [If you miss this opportunity, youll have to wait another three years. Havent you always wanted to find out whos behind Lin Yans death?] Jiang Yinings face darkened when she noticed the name, Lin Yan. Lin Yan was her best friend, but she suddenly disappeared half a year ago. She had searched many places, but she could not find any trace of her. Many people said that Lin Yan had an accident. But she was unwilling to believe it. They had agreed to travel around the world together, and it hadnt started yet. How could Lin Yan leave her alone? She had investigated for a long time before finding out that Lin Yan had gone missing with Lu Beicheng, the second young master of the Lu family. Therefore, she went to the Lu family, hoping to get some information about Lin Yan from them. However, the Lu family was quite strict. She had hacked into the Lu familys computer network many times in an attempt to find clues, but she had failed and was almost discovered. She had no choice but to marry Lu Zhi. Jiang Yining collected herself and logged out of the email. She logged into the chat software and there were only four contacts. Two of them had already dimmed, while the other two were flickering. Jiang Yining ignored the one with the snowmans profile and clicked on the one with the squirrels profile. Yining, are you there? Yining, you havent talked to me for a few days. Did you run away? Yining, your uncle is very angry. Hurry up and come back. Otherwise, youre dead. The corners of Jiang Yinings lips curled up slightly, revealing a sneer. Was he very angry? She had thought that man had a heart of stone and would remain indifferent no matter what she did. She did not expect him to be angry because of her. Jiang Yining was in a good mood. She replied, Ah Mo, Im fine. You dont have to worry about me. Then, she quickly exited. At the same time, on the top floor of the Lu Corporation, Lu Zhi sat in front of a spacious office desk. He looked up from the layers of office documents and ordered his respectful assistant, Go and check Jiang Yinings information. I want all of them. Yes, Boss. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 4 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining had a good sleep and was woken up by hunger. She never mistreated herself, so she washed up briefly and walked out of the bedroom to look for food. However, as soon as she reached the living room downstairs, she heard a strange voice. Youre the shameless Miss Jiang who insisted that Ah Zhi marry you? Jiang Yining looked up and saw a middle-aged woman in her forties. She was wearing a white V-neck Prada dress and was staring at her with an unfriendly gaze. The female housekeeper standing beside her had the same expression. She already knew that there would be people who would object to her marrying Lu Zhi. However, she did not expect this group of people to arrive so quickly. Alright, it had been a long time since she had met an opponent. It was not bad to use these two to test her skills. Jiang Yining crossed her arms and walked up to her. Who are you? How did your parents teach you? How dare you speak to your elders with such an attitude? The womans tone became sharper. My parents passed away early and couldnt teach me. I was brought up by my grandfather. He told me that if someone respects me, I will respect them ten fold. If someone offends me, I will pay them back a hundred times! Jiang Yining raised her eyebrows and looked at her sarcastically. She continued with a smile, Aunt, may I know who you are? How are you my elder? You didnt introduce your identity when you came, but you shouted at me instead. Have your manners been eaten by dogs? Youre really impudent to the extreme! The woman was so angry that her face turned ashen. Miss Jiang, this is Mr. Lus wet nurse, Ms. Chen. She had taken care of the young master since she was young and had a high status in the family. If you are disrespectful to her, you are disrespectful to the young master. These words instantly boosted Chen Qinglians fighting spirit. She had worked hard to raise Lu Zhi. She had spent nearly 30 years of her time and energy on this child! She had sacrificed so much for Ah Zhi. In return, Ah Zhi must marry her daughter, Kexin! No other women could dream of touching him! This b*tch was no exception! Lu Zhi grew up drinking my breast milk. Im like half his mother. I dont agree with your marriage with him. Leave the Lu family immediately. Otherwise, Ill call the police. Chen Qinglian threatened. Alright, go ahead. Jiang Yining was calm and composed. She had already gotten her marriage certificate. Who would dare to chase her out of here? Chen Qinglian saw that she refused to give in, took out her phone, and dialed the police stations number. She said loudly, Hello, is this the police station? A crazy woman has trespassed into my house. Please come and arrest her. She hung up the phone. Chen Qinglian said arrogantly, Youll be in jail! Jiang Yining walked over to the sofa, chose a comfortable spot, and sat down quietly. Chen Qinglian snorted angrily. This girl didnt know what was good for her. She had already done so much, yet she still didnt know to leave. Chen Qinglian winked at the housekeeper, signaling her to let Jiang Yining cause trouble. The housekeeper quickly poured a cup of tea and walked to Jiang Yining. Miss Jiang Hmm? Jiang Yining raised his hand and glanced at her indifferently. For a moment, the housekeeper felt that the person sitting in front of her was not a young girl but a person who had been in a high position for a long time. She wanted to splash the tea all over her, but she didnt dare to do so. The words that were on the tip of her tongue turned into, Ms. Jiang please stand up. Jiang Yining glanced at her trembling hands and the teacup that had almost toppled over a few times. She stood up and said, Okay! The housekeeper heaved a sigh of relief. Chen Qinglian was a little dissatisfied with the housekeepers decision, but it was not bad to let this brat suffer a little. The corners of her lips curled up slightly. She was about to smile, but before her smile could fully bloom, Jiang Yining picked up the teapot on the table and poured it on her. Chen Qinglian screamed and jumped up. What are you doing? Im sorry, I accidentally spilled the water. I can only drag you down and stand with me. Jiang Yining blinked with her long eyelashes and said innocently. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 5 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio What do you mean by it was an accident? I think youre doing this deliberately! What a slut! Chen Qinglian raised her hand and wanted to slap Jiang Yining and teach her a good lesson. However, she did not expect Jiang Yining to grab her arm. Although she was skinny and small, she was very strong. Chen Qinglian struggled with all her might, but she was unable to break free. She shouted angrily, Let go! Auntie, Im not someone to be trifled with. I wont argue with you this time since youre Lu Zhis elder. However, if you dare to attack me again even if Lu Zhi was here, I wouldnt show mercy. Jiang Yining smiled and pushed her away. Chen Qinglian took a few steps back before stabilizing herself. Rubbing her swollen wrist, she said sternly, Arent you afraid that Ill tell Ah Zhi that you treated me this way? Go ahead and tell him. Lets see if he believes you or me? You Chen Qinglian suddenly felt a little unconfident when she saw how confident she was. Lu Zhis personality was different from the others. He was stubborn and once he set his eyes on someone, he would definitely treat her well for the rest of his life. Could it be that this little girl had secretly used some special method to make Ah Zhi fall in love with her, which was why she was so confident? Just as Chen Qinglian was muttering in her heart, Jiang Yining caught a glimpse of a tall figure in the courtyard from the corner of her eye. Her eyes rolled, and her expression changed. She took a step forward calmly and clung onto her arm pitifully. Im sorry, Auntie. I really didnt mean to spill the water. Please forgive me. Chen Qinglian was baffled. Could it be that this girl had schizophrenia? How could she change so quickly? What are you doing? Im sorry. Jiang Yinings voice was soft and she looked extremely helpless. Chen Qinglian had never thought of making things difficult for her. As long as this lass didnt think too highly of herself and wanted to marry Ah Zhi, everything would be fine! Since you know that you are in the wrong, then leave Ah Zhi. I can let bygones be bygones for what you did just now. As soon as she finished speaking, a familiar voice sounded in the air. Aunt Chen. Chen Qinglian looked around and saw Lu Zhi in a black suit standing at the entrance of the living room with a serious expression on his face. His gaze was fixed on them. For some reason, she felt a chill in her heart. Hubby, youre finally back. Jiang Yinings frail body trembled as she jogged a few steps and ran straight into Lu Zhis arms. She said in an aggrieved voice, They said that Im not worthy of you and told me to leave the Lu family and stop pestering you. Lu Zhi glanced at the little girl in his arms and wanted to raise his hand to pull her away. However, Jiang Yinings small and skinny body stuck to him like an octopus. Jiang Yining used all her strength to hold onto Lu Zhi. She raised her head, gritted her teeth, and whispered, You promised me that you would protect me and not let anyone bully me. A gentlemans word is a promise, and whoever goes back on his word is a puppy! She bullied me just now. If you dare to help her, youll be a puppy Under Lu Zhis sharp gaze, the last three words were gradually whispered. Chen Qinglian was worried that Lu Zhi would be bewitched by this little vixen, so she rushed forward and said, Ah Zhi, listen to my explanation. Its not what she said. Then what is it? Lu Zhis voice did not fluctuate, and there was no hint of anger in his tone. Chen Qinglian had personally taken care of him for nearly thirty years and knew his temper very well. The calmer Lu Zhi was, the angrier he was. Chen Qinglian sensed that something was wrong. She composed herself and put on a kind face as she explained, I heard that she came looking for you and used her grandfathers life-saving grace as a threat to force you to marry her. Ah Zhi, my heart ached for you, so I was asking her about the situation. I never expected that this girl would be disrespectful to me the moment she arrived. She even spilled tea all over me Chen Qinglian showed her drenched clothes. Jiang Yining snuggled into Lu Zhis arms and said timidly, I didnt splash her on purpose. The housekeeper and this auntie told me to stand up fiercely, so I listened to them and stood up. I wanted to pour a cup of water, but she suddenly came over. I was shocked and accidentally spilled the tea. She turned to look at Chen Qinglian. Her beautiful and harmless eyes were filled with tears. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 6 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Auntie, Ive already apologized to you. If you dont forgive me, take off your clothes. Ill wash them for you personally and send them back to you! Im really sorry! Chen Qinglians heart skipped a beat. This little girls ability to twist right and wrong was too strong! She made her mistake sound so simple, but she emphasized them as being difficult! The housekeepers expression became even more awkward. Sir Yining, be more polite to Aunt Chen, Lu Zhi said coldly. Dont be rash again and apologize to Aunt Chen immediately. Jiang Yining pursed her lips and said in a muffled voice, Im sorry. Chen Qinglian smiled triumphantly. However, she had only been happy for a few seconds when she heard Lu Zhi say, Aunt Chen, I wasnt threatened by anyone. I left Yining at home because I like her. Im very grateful that youre worried about me. However, if theres nothing else, you should not disturb Yining in the future. What was the meaning of this? On the surface, he was belittling Jiang Yining, but in reality, he was suppressing her? Ah Zhi Chen Qinglian panicked. Its getting late. You should go back and rest. Ill send someone to send you home. Lu Zhi called the servants over. Looking at Lu Zhis ashen face, Chen Qinglian knew that he was already furious. If she continued to pester him, it would only make things worse. Hence, she stopped talking. But she wouldnt let it go! When she went back and thought of a way, she would come and settle the score with this little demon! Alright, Ill go back first. Youre not in good health. Remember to be careful. Yes. Lu Zhi nodded lightly. Chen Qinglian glared at Jiang Yining and left angrily. There were only three people left in the living room. The housekeeper was so frightened that her body trembled non-stop. Chen Qinglian was Lu Zhis wet nurse and had always been highly respected in the Lu family. No one dared to go against her wishes. Ever since she became Lu Zhis housekeeper, Chen Qinglian had instructed her to keep an eye on the girls around Lu Zhi to prevent anyone from stealing the position of Young Mistress of the Lu family. Over the years, she had done this job very well and received many benefits from Chen Qinglian. She had thought that Jiang Yining was no different from other girls. Therefore, she called Chen Qinglian to ask for credit from her. She never thought that she would go for wool and come back shorn. Lu Zhi looked down at Jiang Yining in his arms and asked, Have you hugged enough? Jiang Yining let go of him in embarrassment and took two small steps back obediently. She said gratefully, Thank you for not exposing me just now. Next time, dont pull me anymore. Call whoever bullies you, dont act on your own. Lu Zhi patted the place she touched as if there was something dirty on it. It was obvious that he despised her Jiang Yining secretly pursed her lips. She was clearly a girl, and she was the one who suffered. Why did it seem like she had taken advantage of him? Moreover, he had used dont twice! This mans desire to control was too strong! Lu Zhi didnt look at Jiang Yining anymore. Instead, his gaze fell on the female housekeeper who was not far away. He questioned, Did you tip Aunt Chen off? Sir, I didnt. The housekeeper was shocked. In her panic, she turned to Jiang Yining and said, Miss Jiang, I was forced. Please forgive me. Youre fired. Lu Zhi spoke emotionlessly. Sir, Im sorry! I know I was wrong! You can hit me, scold me, and even punish me, but dont chase me out! The housekeeper begged for mercy. Chase her away. Lu Zhi ordered coldly with an expressionless face. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 7 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The bodyguard walked forward and wanted to drag the housekeeper away, but Jiang Yining spoke up and pleaded for the housekeeper at this moment. She didnt do anything wrong. Why did you fire her? A small lesson would be enough. Lu Zhi looked at her without a trace of emotion on his handsome face. Jiang Yining saw that he had no intention of agreeing, and her black eyes turned. She walked up to him, hugged his arm, and gently shook him. Hubby, didnt you say that youll do whatever I want? Lu Zhi shot her a cold glance. Jiang Yining shuddered and obediently let go of him, retreating to a safe distance. Lu Zhi said coldly, There are laws in the country and rules in the family. If I let her off this time, everyone will learn from her. Wouldnt this family be in chaos? I didnt say to spare her. I just didnt want her chased away. Jiang Yining squeezed out a fawning smile. She still has to accept the punishment she deserves. Lu Zhis eyes darkened. What was this girl up to? Hubby, Im begging you! Didnt you say that you would give me power? Dont tell me I dont even have the right to ask a servant to stay? Lu Zhi looked disgusted. Dont call me hubby. Alright, Lu Zhi. Im begging you. Jiang Yining followed his advice. For Jiang Yinings sake, I wont pursue todays matter any further. However, if theres a next time Sir, there wont be a next time! The housekeeper was so frightened that she hurriedly promised. Hub Lu Zhi, leave it to me! Jiang Yining took advantage of the situation and said it. Lu Zhi frowned and ignored her. He turned his head and announced to the crowd, From today onwards, Jiang Yining is the mistress of this house. Her words represent me as well! Whoever dares to bully her, humiliate her, and neglect her is going against me! Did you all hear me clearly? We heard you clearly. The bodyguards and servants nodded and answered in unison. Lu Zhi was about to leave, and Jiang Yining shouted at him, Tonight, Ill go to your room to look for you! This ambiguous sentence made everyone present look at each other. Lu Zhi knew that she wanted to treat him, so he ignored her and left. Jiang Yining watched him leave and turned to look at the trembling housekeeper. The smile on her face instantly disappeared. Follow me. She had said it in a gentle tone, but it was extremely cold. The housekeeper thought that Jiang Yining had saved her in front of Lu Zhi on purpose to humiliate and take revenge on her. She closed her eyes in despair and followed her footsteps. She followed Jiang Yining to a secluded place. The housekeeper did not wait for her to speak. With a thud, she knelt on the ground and slapped herself a few times. Miss Jiang, I was blind and ignorant. I was rude to you. Please forgive me. Slap, slap, slap! Another three loud slaps. The housekeepers face was visibly red and swollen. Only then did Jiang Yining speak unhurriedly, stopping her from continuing to torture herself. Dont be afraid. I wont eat you. The housekeeper gulped. Her fake smile was scarier than eating a person, okay? As long as you tell me the relationship between everyone in the Lu family in detail, your mistake will be written off. In the future, I wont mistreat you. Jiang Yining patted her shoulder gently, her eyes filled with an invisible pressure. The housekeeper was dumbfounded. It was that simple? Was she trying to trick her? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 8 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yinings expression was calm, and she had her own plans in mind. The Lu family was heavily guarded. It was difficult for outsiders to find out about their familys situation. She had spent two months and only found a little. The reason why she left the female housekeeper behind was because she wanted to have a helper. After all, she was alone and did not know where to go if she wanted to do something. Secondly, with her around, the servants and bodyguards would not dare to act rashly in front of her in the future. She did not want to waste her precious time dealing with these small fries. The female housekeeper was silent for a moment. Seeing that Jiang Yining had no other instructions, she explained everything to her in detail. Jiang Yining clapped her hands and said, Alright, thats all for today. In the future, if I need anything, Ill look for you again. Go back and continue your work. Thats all? The housekeeper could not believe it. Still kneeling? Are you addicted and unwilling to leave? Jiang Yining raised an eyebrow. The housekeeper quickly stood up. Thank you, Miss Jiang No, thank you, Young Mistress. Good, youre welcome. Jiang Yining said amiably. After settling the housekeeper, Jiang Yining walked to the study with a cup of tea and knocked on the door gently. Who is it? Its me, Jiang Yining. Please come in. A cold voice came through the door. Jiang Yining pushed the door open. She saw an exceptionally handsome man sitting at his desk. He wore gold-rimmed glasses and looked at her cautiously with an abstinent and cold aura. Whats the matter? Lu Zhis tone was cold and distant. Just now thank you for standing on my side. Jiang Yining had already figured out that Chen Qinglian was indeed Lu Zhis wet nurse. The relationship between a mother and son from a wealthy family was distant. Lu Zhi had never been close to his mother since he was young. It was Chen Qinglian who raised him. It could be said that the two of them were not biological mother and son, but they were more like biological mother and son. Chen Qinglian had a daughter called Chen Kexin who was Lu Zhis childhood sweetheart. Chen Qinglian had always believed that her daughter would marry Lu Zhi. Therefore, whenever someone wanted to hook up with Lu Zhi, Chen Qinglian would think of ways to chase them away. In the past, Lu Zhi would never say anything. Today, for her sake, he had asked Chen Qinglian to leave. This made him feel a little apologetic I promised you, so I should do it. You dont have to thank me. Lu Zhi put the documents aside and stared at her without blinking. Jiang Yining brought the tea to him. Were a fake couple no matter what, thank you. If youre really grateful to me, then treat my body as soon as possible. Thats for sure. Speaking of medical skills, Jiang Yining became confident. She patted her chest and said, Give me three years, and I promise to give you a healthy body. Three years? Yes, three years. Jiang Yi answered firmly. Lu Zhi frowned slightly. Three years was a little long. Cant it be shortened? No! Lu Zhi, your illness has dragged on for a full ten years. Shortening the time will reduce the effect of the treatment. Moreover, if you miss this treatment, you wont have the chance to eradicate the root cause of your illness in the future. Jiang Yining was very confident in her medical skills. Alright. Since Lu Zhi chose her, he would trust her. He did not say anything else. Jiang Yining pushed the teacup in front of him. I specially made this cup of tea for you. It represents my gratitude to you. Drink it while its hot. If theres nothing else, Ill leave first. Bye-bye. With that, she turned around and ran out of the study. Lu Zhi looked at her dainty back and tapped his slender fingers on the table. He would find out what motive that woman had. He would also cure his illness, live well, and bring Beicheng home. He caught a glimpse of the steaming tea on the table and picked it up. After taking a sip, a bitter taste spread on the tip of his tongue. Lu Zhi frowned slightly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 9 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Night soon arrived. Have you prepared everything I asked you to prepare? Jiang Yining asked the female housekeeper. Its ready. Tsk tsk. As expected of a rich family. There were a few very expensive herbs on her list, and they were priceless. An ordinary persons lifetime income would not be able to afford one of them, but the Lu family had prepared it all in just a few hours. Mhm. Jiang Yining nodded lightly. Where is Lu Zhis bedroom? In front. The housekeeper led her to the bedroom. When they arrived, Jiang Yining ordered them to leave everything behind. Then, a person locked the door and was tinkering with something. A moment later, Lu Zhi came over and saw a bunch of them gathered at the door. He asked in a noble voice, What are you guys doing? Sir, the Young Mistress ordered us to wait outside. Lu Zhi frowned. He had a slight obsession with cleanliness and didnt like strangers approaching his private space. Usually, the servants only dared to stay for a while to clean the room, but Jiang Yining actually dared to enter without his permission? Lu Zhi took a step forward and was about to open the door. ClinkerC The door creaked open from the inside. Immediately after, Jiang Yinings red and chubby face was revealed. You came just in time! Come in quickly! After saying that, she reached out and pulled him into the bedroom. The surrounding servants were speechless. The Young Mistress was too impatient. The bedroom was filled with smoke, making it look like a fairyland. However, Lu Zhi wasnt in the mood to appreciate it. He hated it when others messed up his territory. With his absolute height advantage, he looked down at the girl in front of him and questioned her coldly, What are you doing Quickly take off your clothes! Before he could finish, Jiang Yining urged him. Lu Zhis two sword-like eyebrows knitted together. Jiang Yining saw that he didnt move, so she angrily took action and said, Youre a man. Are you afraid that Ill take advantage of you? Please, in the eyes of us doctors, men and women are the same, okay? Hurry up and take off your clothes. Otherwise, dont blame me if you miss the effect of the medicine. As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Zhis shirt was stripped off, revealing his bronze skin and smooth eight-pack abs. Jiang Yining reached out to untie the belt around his abdomen. Lu Zhi quickly stopped her. Jiang Yining paused, then raised her eyebrows and asked with a smile, Youre not shy, are you? Lu Zhi calmly asked, Are you sure you want to see me strip naked? Jiang Yinings eyes flashed with an unnatural look, but she pretended to be generous and turned around. Alright, Ill turn my back. Is that okay? Lu Zhi looked around the room and realized that there was a wooden bucket in the middle of the bedroom. There were all kinds of medicinal herbs soaked in it, and the heat was emitted from the wooden bucket. It was probably to give him a medicinal bath. Hence, he took off his clothes. Jiang Yining heard the rustling behind her and knew that he had done as he was told. She commanded again, You go into the medicine bucket. Sploosh! The sound of water could be heard. Jiang Yining turned around and saw Lu Zhi sitting in the painted wooden bucket, and he wasnt looking good. Why does it hurt so much? Just soaking in it made him feel as if his skin was being torn apart bit by bit. This is a strong medicine. Your illness was brought out from your mothers womb and has accumulated for more than ten years. If you want to completely cure it, of course, you have to use a strong medicine. Hold it in, relax, and dont be afraid of the pain, youll get used to it after soaking more. Jiang Yining rolled up her sleeves, took out some medicine, and continued to add it to the bucket. She even poured hot water from time to time. When he was almost done soaking, she took out a set of silver needles and pricked Lu Zhis body. It was clearly very painful, but he did not make a sound again. He only held the edge of the wooden bucket with his hand. Jiang Yining admired him even more. She had thought that this young master of the Lu family was just a pretty face. She did not expect him to have such endurance. The pain of treatment was much stronger than the onset of the disease. For example, the pain of a woman giving birth was equivalent to breaking twelve ribs at the same time, and the pain when he was being treated was two levels worse than that. Moreover, as the number of treatments increased, he would feel more and more pain in the future. If it hurts, bite this towel. Jiang Yining took a clean white towel and was going to stuff it into his mouth. Lu Zhi shook his head gently and unintentionally brushed his lips against the back of her hand. Jiang Yining was stunned. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 10 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio However, Lu Zhi did not notice it because of the pain. Theres no need. He had endured even more pain, so what was this bit of pain? Lu Zhi closed his eyes and waited patiently. Time passed bit by bit Jiang Yining removed the silver needles from his body and wiped his sweat. She handed him a towel and said, Alright, you can come out now. Lu Zhi strode out with his long legs. At this moment, the bedroom door was suddenly pushed open with a bang. Jiang Yining jumped in fright. She slipped and fell backward, grabbing Lu Zhi who was beside her. Lu Zhi didnt expect her to make such a move, but he still reacted quickly. He hugged Jiang Yinings slender waist and turned to the soft bed. Thump! Both of them fell down. He was on top, and she was below! Chen Kexin rushed in with anger. Looking at the scene in front of her, she bit her lower lip so hard that blood almost dripped out. She had just finished her lesson when she received news from her mother that a little vixen had come to seduce Brother Ah Zhi, so she immediately rushed over. Who knew that she would coincidentally bump into this adulterous scene. At this moment, her heart felt as if it was being roasted on a fire rack, and it was in pain. Brother Ah Zhi, who is she? Lu Zhis face turned completely black as he shouted, Get out! Chen Kexins eyes turned red. No! In the past, he would never shout at her, but today, he actually shouted at her for this woman! This b*tch must have drugged Lu Zhi. Chen Kexin stood there stubbornly. Jiang Yining was almost out of breath. She poked Lu Zhis shoulder and said strenuously, Hey, can you get up first? Im going to die from being crushed by you. Lu Zhis sharp gaze swept across her. Jiang Yining was speechless. Why did he glare at her? Didnt they agree that it was just a fake marriage? Was it reasonable to take advantage of her? Jiang Yining struggled a few times. Lu Zhi could feel the young ladys warm body twisting in his embrace. His large hand grabbed her waist forcefully and his voice was filled with danger. Dont move. If you move again, youll have to bear the consequences. Jiang Yining was a little scared, but this was about her innocence. She braced herself and said, Youre lying on top of an innocent and pitiful girl and even threatening me. Arent you embarrassed? Shut up! You two shut up! Chen Kexin was far away from the two of them, so she didnt hear the specific content of their conversation. She thought that Jiang Yining was deliberately seducing Lu Zhi in front of her. She cried and stomped her feet in protest. Jiang Yining was speechless. She was being pressed down, yet she was not allowed to speak? The people of the Lu family were really strange. Chen Kexin, leave immediately. Lu Zhi ordered again. How could Chen Kexin be willing to leave? Why did you bring her into the house and do such a thing how can you let me down It was just a joke I said when I was young. Ive already told you clearly. Dont take it seriously. Youre just imagining things. Also, Yining is my wife. You should show her some respect. Lu Zhis entire body was releasing a thick anger, like a volcano that was about to erupt, ready to destroy everything at any moment. Chen Kexins heart shattered into thousands of pieces. I dont believe it. How long have you known her? Ive known you for a whole twenty-two years Jiang Yining listened to their conversation and yawned in boredom. It was another melodramatic routine of childhood sweethearts. She really didnt want to continue watching. She whispered, Did I accidentally ruin your marriage? Why dont you explain it to her clearly and well get a divorce in a few years? At that time, I can return her a healthy, fair, and chubby Mr. Lu. I dont have any ambiguous feelings for her. If you dare to spout nonsense again, be careful that I wont be polite to you. Lu Zhi threatened coldly and ruthlessly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 11 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining raised her eyebrows and asked arrogantly, How can you be so rude to me? Jiang Yining, are you sure you want to see what I can do? Lu Zhis eyes darkened as he spoke with a deeper meaning. Yes! Jiang Yining replied cheerfully, not sensing any danger at all. Alright. Lu Zhi squeezed out this word from between his teeth. At the same time, he pinned her towards him with his large palm. His handsome face leaned forward slightly, and the distance between the two of them instantly shortened. Sensing his aggressive aura, Jiang Yinings hair stood on end. She admitted defeat and begged pitifully, Hubby, hubby, I was wrong! Im sorry! I shouldnt have provoked you! Too late. Lu Zhi sneered, and the aura around him became more domineering. Jiang Yining almost cried. Mr. Lu, theres an outsider beside you Youre not afraid of embarrassing yourself, but I do. Lu Zhis expression softened slightly, but he remained silent. Jiang Yining secretly observed his reaction and heaved a sigh of relief. Then, she suggested, I have a way to chase her away. Please let me go. Then hurry up. His slightly lowered voice revealed his impatience. Alright, alright. Jiang Yining replied obsequiously. Brother Ah Zhi Seeing that the two of them were still lovey-dovey, Chen Kexin stepped forward unwillingly, wanting to separate them by force. Jiang Yining rolled her eyes and raised her white arm to wrap around Lu Zhis neck. Her eyes were charming. Miss Chen, you cant force love. Even though Ah Zhi and I have only known each other for a short time, we have acknowledged each other and no one can separate us. So, can you please be sensible and leave my house? You Youre shameless! Chen Kexins face was flushed red, and her beautiful phoenix eyes were filled with anger. If not for her image, she would have rushed up and scratched this vixens beautiful face into a chessboard! She would see if she still dared to seduce Brother Ah Zhi! Who is the shameless one? Running into someone elses bedroom in the middle of the night and crying as if she was attending a funeral. People who didnt know would think that someone in our family had passed away. Jiang Yining sneered and then mumbled, Since you dont want to leave, we wont care about you. She lifted her head and kissed Lu Zhis cheek. Lu Zhis tall and slender figure stiffened instantly, and his dark pupils were slightly locked. Chen Kexin widened her eyes in disbelief. She knew Lu Zhi very well and knew that he didnt like being intimate with others. Usually, when she held his hand, he would shake it off unnaturally, let alone kiss her! This woman actually dared to kiss him? Lu Zhis eyes darkened. Then, her slender fingers moved slightly, holding Jiang Yinings cheek, and kissed her. Jiang Yining was speechless. This was her first kiss! Damn, Lu Zhi! Jiang Yining wanted to kill someone, but when she thought of the onlookers around her, she suppressed her anger and turned to look at her. Do you want to continue watching? Chen Kexins heart was torn to pieces in an instant. She wailed, I dont want to care about you anymore. Brother Ah Zhi youre bad! How could you do this to me? Im going to tell Grandma! With that, she turned around and ran away. There were only two people left in the huge room. Jiang Yining couldnt remain calm anymore. Like an angry little tiger, she pushed him away and said, Bastard! Who told you to kiss me? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 12 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi glanced at her indifferently, got up, and wrapped himself tightly in a white towel. You were the one who asked me to respond. I asked you to give a reaction, not kiss me on the mouth! Cant you kiss somewhere else? Please tell me next time. I dont like to guess a womans thoughts. Theres a next time? Jiang Yining raised her hand and prepared to slap him across the cheek. However, Lu Zhi grabbed her wrist before she could even touch him. Dont test my patience. Ahhhh! She was really angered to death! If rage could be materialized, smoke would definitely be coming out of Jiang Yinings seven orifices right now. Lu Zhi let go of her. Jiang Yining gritted her teeth and said, Todays treatment is over. Ill leave first. Also, I hope that in the future, when youre receiving treatment, dont let your good sisters disturb you anymore! After saying that, she took off. The next day. Jiang Yining walked out of the room with two dark circles under her eyes. When she arrived downstairs, she saw Lu Zhi sitting at the dining table and eating. He was wearing a white shirt, and his black, slightly messy hair was bathed in the golden sunlight, making him look much younger. However, he still looked darn serious! Did this man not know how to smile? He had a long face all day long, like a thousand-year-old ice that could not be melted! Jiang Yining pursed her lips and walked towards the door. Sit down and eat breakfast. Lu Zhi looked at Jiang Yining, who was wearing a checkered shirt, jeans, and a satchel, and said in a commanding tone. Im not hungry. Lu Zhi repeated in an unquestionable voice, Sit down. Dont make me repeat myself a third time. Jiang Yining wanted to slap him, but she still walked to the dining table and sat down obediently. What do you want? She hated it when others forced her to do things. At your age, you should enter a university. I know you werent in City A before, so I arranged a school for you. Theres no need to arrange anything for me. I already have a school that I like. Which one? Qing University. Jiang Yinings mouth was stuffed with food. The Lu familys chef was pretty good, and everything he cooked suited her taste. When Lu Zhi heard her say Qing University, the surprise in his heart flashed past. Qing University was the number one university in the country. It was not a place that anyone could enter just because they wanted to. Those who could enter were the top students from all over the country. Ill get someone to arrange it for you. Jiang Yining wanted to refuse, but she changed her mind. Okay, thank you. After a moment After Jiang Yining finished eating, she wiped her mouth and asked, Im an official member of the Lu family now, right? When will you bring me to see your family? You want to see them? Lu Zhi asked. Wasnt this nonsense? If she wanted to investigate Lin Yans whereabouts, she had to come into contact with the Lu family, right? After her first confrontation with Lu Zhi, she finally understood. It was impossible to get anything out of his mouth! She could only start from the others. Mhm. Jiang Yining nodded. Lu Zhi said calmly, You can meet them after youve completed the admission procedures. Alright. Jiang Yining nodded slightly. At this moment, Lu Zhis phone rang. He picked up the call and frowned slightly. He said in a thin voice, If she wants to kill herself, let her be. I will never marry her in this lifetime. Jiang Yining rested her chin on her hands and shook her calves. It seemed that Chen Kexin was still making a scene. However, she would leave it to Lu Zhi to handle. She came to the Lu family mainly to find Lin Yans whereabouts. She didnt care about anything else for now. Not long after, Lu Zhi ended the call and said, Im going to the company. You go to school with the driver. Mhm. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 13 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining took the car arranged by Lu Zhi and arrived at Qing University smoothly. The chauffeur went up to the principals office and explained the situation. The white-haired old principal nodded and said with a serious expression, Since Mr. Lu has spoken, Ill keep her. However, our Qing University has always been rigorous in its studies, so I can only give her a chance to enter Qing University. If she did not have the ability to complete her studies in the future, she would not be able to graduate successfully. Alright, Ill convey your words to Mr. Lu. The driver nodded. The principal glanced at Jiang Yining and asked, Which major do you want to study? He didnt ask about Jiang Yinings background. After all, students who entered through connections were usually students with poor aptitude. Asking would only make him angry. Electronic Information. The principals eyes revealed a sharp gaze. Most of the rich kids chose to major in finance or management so that they could inherit the family business. Why did this student choose such a difficult one? Qing Universitys electronic information major was the best, and it was also one of the top universities in the world. Could this girl really study well? The principal was a little nervous. However, since the Lu family had spoken, he could not refute them. After pondering for a moment, the principal made the call. Not long after, two teachers walked in. One was a middle-aged man who was balding on the crown and had white hair. The other was a beautiful young woman wearing a beautiful shirt and red bean-paste-colored lipstick. The two of them greeted the principal politely. The principal briefly introduced the situation and asked them to choose who would teach Jiang Yining. There were only a handful of people who entered Qing University through connections. Presumably, this young ladys family background was not ordinary. However, if they recruited her into the class, it would be like a rat spoiling a pot of soup. What would the other students think of them? It would also be a problem for her to graduate in the future. Teachers who could become teachers at Qing University were not short of money and had a wide network. Most of them only wanted to bring out more outstanding students and leave behind a good reputation. They were not willing to take in some people who would drag them down. Principal, its not that I dont want to recruit her, but our class is already full. We agreed that there would be 30 students in a class, but I already have 35. If there was one more, I probably wouldnt have the energy to deal with it. The female teacher, Zhang Ai, had a glib tongue. Why dont we put her in Li Minglis class? Didnt Teacher Li always say that there were no students with poor aptitude, only teachers who didnt put in enough effort? I believe that he will definitely teach Student Jiang well! Zhang Ai said it nicely, but she secretly mocked Jiang Yinings poor aptitude. The principal frowned. Li Mingli was also a little unhappy. If she didnt want to accept it, then so be it. Why did she say such unpleasant words in front of the student? She turned her head and sized up Jiang Yining. Her outfit was clean and tidy, and she looked like a well-behaved child. Since she was willing to study at Qing University, she must be motivated. Even if she didnt do as well as the other students, she wouldnt be a burden. The principal paused for a few seconds and looked at Li Mingli. Teacher Li, are you willing to take over this child? Let me ask her a few questions first. Go ahead. Li Mingli walked up to Jiang Yining. If you enter our class, are you willing to follow the rules and study hard? Mhm. Jiang Yinings clear eyes flashed as he nodded in agreement. What an obedient child. Li Mingli smiled happily and said, Principal, then Ill accept this student. When Zhang Ai heard this, she felt relieved, but at the same time, she couldnt help but snort coldly. In her opinion, Li Mingli did not really like this student. He just wanted to cling to the Lu family because he saw that the Lu family was powerful. He was really an embarrassing person. Principal, since Student Jiang has been taken care of, Ill take my leave first. After saying that, she turned around and left. The principal didnt bother with her. Zhang Ai had a bad temper anyway, and no one could help her. Mr. Li, take Yining to go through the admission procedures. Alright. Li Mingli brought Jiang Yining to the Academic Affairs Office and briefly explained the situation to the staff. Student Jiang, did you bring your school records? Yes. Jiang Yining handed her her file. The staff member took it and entered the information. His eyes widened in shock. At the age of thirteen, this child won first place in the National Mathematical Olympiad Competition. At the age of fourteen, she won first place in the National IT Technology Competition There were countless other awards. With such talent at such a young age, it was no wonder that she could make an exception and enter Qing University despite missing the start of the semester. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 14 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Whats wrong? Li Mingli saw that the teacher who was doing the registration did not move for a long time. He thought that something had gone wrong and stuck his head out to ask. Its nothing. Teacher Li, youve taken in a good student. The staff member sighed with emotion. Yeah, Li Mingli echoed and turned to Jiang Yining and said kindly. Dont worry. I guarantee that you will understand everything you learn. Jiang Yining smiled obediently. After the procedures were completed, Li Mingli brought her around the school to familiarize herself. It was the weekend, so the students did not come to class. If Jiang Yining wanted to officially join the class, she would have to wait until tomorrow. After the transfer procedure was completed, Jiang Yining said goodbye to Li Mingli. Then, she left the chauffeur and went to the nearby internet cafe alone. She booked a small private room and logged into the hacker information network. She filtered through the missions and accepted a small one. The employer chatted with her for a while and then transferred 428 dollars into her account. Jiang Yining took the money, got up, and walked out. However, when she reached the door, she bumped into a tall figure walking toward her. Im sorry. As Jiang Yining spoke, she raised her head and happened to meet the eyes of the person in front of her. His deep and cold eyes were emotionless as if they could freeze anyone into ice. Jiang Yinings scalp went numb, and she almost turned around and ran away. Fortunately, she held back and silently cursed herself in her heart. When did she become so cowardly? What a coincidence. He smiled. Lu Zhi said coldly, Wait for me outside. Theres no need. I see that youre quite busy, so I wont disturb you. Jiang Yining waved her little hand and turned around, ready to slip away. However, before she could take two steps, she heard Lu Zhi say, Jiang Yining if you dare to leave, Ill break your legs. Jiang Yining silently raised her middle finger in her heart. However, in the end, she still silently walked out of the internet cafe and waited for him to come out. In the internet cafe, Lu Zhis sharp eyes scanned every corner of the room. The well-trained bodyguards scattered around the bar were also nervously looking for someone. About half an hour later, the bar had been ransacked. The bodyguard reported, Sir, we didnt find that person. The surveillance video didnt capture it either? Its been hacked. Images of Queen might have appeared, but theyve all turned black. It only took them ten minutes to capture the traces of Queen surfing the internet and coming to the internet cafe. He still managed to escape. This person was indeed a genius hacker. He could wipe his tracks clean in such a short period of time. No wonder no one could find his whereabouts for so long. Lu Zhi said in a deep voice, That person shouldnt have gone far. Continue searching. Yes, Sir. The bodyguards answered in unison. Lu Zhi turned around indifferently and walked out of the internet cafe. Jiang Yining stood in a corner, kicking a stone in boredom. Gulp. The stone rolled to his feet. Lu Zhi stepped on it. Seeing that he had finally come out, Jiang Yining hopped up to him and asked, Lu Zhi, why did you go to the internet cafe? Could it be that youre meeting an online friend? What were you doing in the internet cafe? Lu Zhi asked instead of answering. I didnt do anything. I just chatted with my friends and told them that Im fine. Jiang Yining replied in a relaxed tone. Lu Zhi raised his voice slightly. Is that so? Why else do you think I came here? Are you suspecting me of doing something illegal? Lu Zhi remained silent. Jiang Yining changed the topic guiltily. If theres nothing else, can I go now? Yes. Lu Zhi replied with one word. Jiang Yining was very happy. She was finally free! Then Ill leave first. Bye Come back with me. Jiang Yining forcefully swallowed the last word. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 15 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Dont you have something to do? I see you brought quite a lot of people. Jiang Yining made a final struggle. Lu Zhi broke her last hope. Im done. Alright, she would never come to this internet cafe again! Jiang Yining was forced to sit in Lu Zhis car. She looked out the window the entire time and didnt communicate with him at all. Lu Zhi didnt have time to chat. He took out a computer and his well-defined fingers danced on the keyboard. Halfway there, Jiang Yining saw a bank and asked the driver to stop. Wait for me for three minutes. The driver looked at Lu Zhi, and the latter nodded faintly. This was consent. The chauffeur quickly got out of the car and opened the door for Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining ran into the bank and came out after a while. Lu Zhi did not ask her what she was going to do. Night fell, and the two of them returned to the Lu family. Lu Zhi walked towards the study. Jiang Yining followed behind him like a little tail. Lu Zhi sensed something strange and came back to his senses. Jiang Yining almost stopped and fell into his arms. Fortunately, Lu Zhi reached out and grabbed her arm. Is there anything else you need from me? Jiang Yining hesitated for a moment before she took out the things in her arms and handed them to Lu Zhi. This is my living expenses. I cant eat and drink for free, right? Lu Zhi paused for two seconds and said, Theres no need. I have a lot of money. Just spend it. No. Jiang Yining stubbornly stuffed the money into his hands. Lu Zhi, were just a fake couple. I dont want to owe you anything. Lu Zhi looked at the roll of money in his hand and had a strange feeling. He never cared about money. This was because he couldnt finish spending all the money that was under his name. Besides, how much money could it cost to raise a girl? He was used to giving money to the people around him. This was the first time in his life that someone had given him money. And it was a girl. In the future, I will pay a fixed amount of 500 dollars for living expenses every month. I know this isnt enough. As for the rest when I can earn money, Ill make it up to you. Where did you get so much money? Lu Zhi asked in confusion. I earned it myself. Dont worry, the money is earned legally. Jiang Yining was unwilling to explain further. Lu Zhis voice was cold as he repeated, Its only right for a man to support a woman. I wont take your money. What era are we in now? What do you mean by a man supporting a woman? Let me tell you, men and women are equal. Dont underestimate me. Jiang Yining was not convinced. I didnt underestimate you, Lu Zhi said in a narrative tone. Then take this money. Jiang Yining didnt believe him. She grabbed the money and forced it into his hand. At this moment, a slightly noisy female voice came from the living room door. Grandma, you see? I told you she got close to Ah Zhi for money. She had only been with Ah Zhi for a short period of time, and shes asking for money. The two of them turned their heads at the same time and looked in that direction. Chen Kexin, who had left in a huff yesterday, was holding onto the exquisitely dressed old lady of the Lu family as she stared at Jiang Yining with an ugly expression. Old Madam Lu walked up to him and berated him sternly, Ah Zhi, where did you find this girl? Grandma, didnt Aunt Chen tell you? Everyone in the Lu family should have heard about what happened yesterday. Lu Zhi never liked to explain things to others. He had been constantly disturbed for the past two days, and he was already quite impatient. Aunt Chen told me everything. She claimed to be your saviors granddaughter, but what can a mere jade pendant prove? Who knows if shes an imposter! I know that you want to cure your illness, but you cant trust others so easily. What if she has ulterior motives and wants to harm you? Wouldnt that be bad? When Old Madam Lu finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Yining with a critical and suspicious gaze. Jiang Yining crossed her arms and looked like she was waiting for a good show. She didnt explain further. I know better than anyone whether she is real or not, Lu Zhi said firmly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 16 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio I think youve really been bewitched by a ghost and lost your mind! Old Madam Lu did not have any requirements for her future granddaughter-in-laws background, but she could not accept a gold-digger. In her heart, she had always treated Chen Kexin as her future daughter-in-law. This girl who had suddenly appeared naturally was not accepted by her. You, leave the Lu family immediately! Old Madam Lu ordered Jiang Yining in an unfriendly tone. Ah Zhi Jiang Yining squeezed out two drops of tears and sobbed. I told you that your family wouldnt accept me marrying you. You said you could settle it, but now Lu Zhiming knew that she was acting, but he did not stop her. Grandma, Jiang Yining is my wife. No one can drive her away. What if I have to chase her away? Then Ill leave with her. Old Madam Lu was so angry that she almost fainted. Demoness! What a demoness! She had actually bewitched her precious grandson into this state! Stop crying! Didnt you get close to Ah Zhi for money? How much money do you need to leave Ah Zhi? Old Madam Lu couldnt bear to part with her grandson, so she could only find a breakthrough from Jiang Yining. Grandma, I really love Ah Zhi. Dont misunderstand me. Jiang Yinings lips trembled, and her body swayed. Stop pretending! You dont love Brother Ah Zhi at all. Do you really love him and are willing to die for him? Are you willing? Jiang Yining asked. Of course Im willing! Then, you can go and die first. You Chen Kexin was furious. Jiang Yining turned to look at Lu Zhi and said pitifully, Ah Zhi, if I had known that your family would dislike me so much, I would have just found an ordinary person to marry. I wouldnt have to endure such a vexation. She secretly reminded him not to let herself be bullied by the Lu family. Lu Zhi was so smart, how could he not understand? Grandma, Yining is the person Ive set my eyes on. If you humiliate her again, Ill take her away immediately. Lu Zhi looked at Jiang Yining and said coldly, Yining, call her Grandma. Grandma, your granddaughter-in-law is here to serve you tea. Jiang Yining immediately wiped away the tears on her face, and her mouth seemed to be smeared with honey as she called out in an exceptionally affectionate manner. She poured a cup of tea and handed it to Old Madam Lu. Old Madam Lus face darkened as she refused. Other than the tea that Kexin offered, I wont accept anything else! Then you might not be able to receive it for the rest of your life. Jiang Yining muttered softly. Old Madam Lu had sharp ears. What did you say? I didnt say anything, Grandma. Dont call me grandma! You said something just now, Im sure you did. I heard it! Old Madam Lu said angrily. I really didnt Jiang Yining was on the verge of tears. She said in a wronged tone, If Grandma insists that I said it, then just take it that I said it. Old Madam Lu pointed at her. You cunning girl! Ah Zhi Jiang Yining asked Lu Zhi for help again. Brother Ah Zhi, look at this demoness. Shes been angering Grandma! Chen Kexin took the opportunity to sow discord and add insult to injury. Lu Zhis expression turned cold. Yining, come with me. After saying that, he took the lead and walked in front. Seeing this, Chen Kexin couldnt help but glare at Jiang Yining. She shall see how long she can be arrogant! How dare she be so impudent in front of Grandma! This time, Brother Ah Zhi would definitely chase her out of the Lu family! Jiang Yining followed Lu Zhi into the study and said preemptively, Lu Zhi, you promised to protect me. Are you just going to watch them bully me like this? Were you bullied? I think my grandma and Kexin are the ones being bullied. Lu Zhis tone was calm, but the force in his words was so oppressive that people couldnt raise their heads. They want to chase me away indiscriminately. Cant I retaliate? Jiang Yining raised her chin slightly and said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner. She knew that her personality was not likable. Gu had accused her of being petty and narrow-minded more than once. However, she was unwilling to change it. It was already very hard to live in this world. Why did she have to endure it so painstakingly? Jiang Yining was stubborn and refused to give in. Lu Zhi stared at her and said word by word, If anyone dares to bully you, Ill settle it. If you argue with them like this, it will only make things more and more troublesome. Jiang Yining, the foundation of cooperation is trust. If you cant even give me this little bit of trust, theres no need for us to continue. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 17 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio His words were like soft knives that stabbed into peoples hearts. Jiang Yining was silent for a moment. Ill go and apologize to your grandmother now. Do you think you did something wrong? No. Then what are you apologizing for? Jiang Yining looked a little sluggish. Stay in your room obediently and dont go out. Ill settle Grandmas side, Lu Zhi said in a deep voice. Mhm. Lu Zhi turned around and left. Jiang Yining stared at the tightly shut door and waved her fist in defiance. She was not allowed to do this or that all day long. It was too overbearing! If he really married a wife in the future, would she be able to tolerate him? She would be destined to lead a lonely life! She cursed silently in her heart, but the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up. In the living room, Chen Kexin helped Old Madam Lu to sit down, poured two cups of tea, and comforted her, Grandma, dont let anger ruin your health. Its not worth it for that kind of vulgar village girl. Old Madam Lu nodded, but she could not help but sigh in her heart. Ah Zhi had been sensible since he was young and had never made his family worry about him. All her life, she had only been worried about his illness and his marriage. The reason why she had made such a big fuss this time was because Jiang Yining had stepped on her toes. Using Lu Zhis illness to occupy the position of Young Mistress of the Lu family. If she was only after money, she could turn a blind eye. Using Ah Zhis illness as a threat, she could not tolerate it! Just as the two of them were talking, Lu Zhi returned. Old Madam Lu noticed her grandson. She put down her teacup and said, Ah Zhi, did you see that girls behavior? Hurry up and send her away. Grandma knows that you want to get treated, but you cant sacrifice your lifes happiness for this. Besides, that girl just now didnt look like a good person. You Before the old lady could finish her sentence, Lu Zhi took two red books and placed them on the table. She could not help but stop. What is this? Chen Kexin asked curiously. What else could it be? The marriage certificate, of course! Old Madam Lu picked it up and glanced at it. After confirming that the seal on it was not forged, she almost fainted. Marriage is such a big matter. You decided without discussing it with your family? I like her and Ive decided that shes my wife. Whether I discussed it with the family or not, it would not change the outcome. Originally, I planned to bring her back this weekend to meet you guys. But I didnt expect you to get the news so early. In that case, it saves us the trouble of making a trip to inform you. Also, I think I need to explain what you saw just now. This money was given to me by Yining, not the other way round. Shes a good girl. Shes not as bad as you say. If any of you continue to humiliate her, I wont sit idly by. Lu Zhi rarely said such things. It was rare for him to say it, so it made people feel that he was serious. Nonsense! This is simply nonsense! Old Madam Lu was furious. How could she listen to his explanation? Just the marriage was enough to shatter her rationality. Chen Kexin took the marriage certificate from her hands. When she saw the two registered people, her eyes instantly turned red. Brother Ah Zhi, you must be lying to me. If you dont believe me, you can go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to check. Lu Zhi said lightly, Kexin, Ive already explained to you many times. I only treat you as my sister. Yining is my wife. Dont target her anymore. Ill say the same thing for the last time. If you dare to disrespect her again in the future and go around stirring up trouble, then dont come to our house. These words were quite serious. Chen Kexins hands trembled as she said with tears in her eyes, I dont believe it. It must be fake Lu Zhi replied coldly. Rustle! Chen Kexin tore the marriage certificate in half and lied to herself. Brother Ah Zhi isnt married! Its all fake! Im Brother Ah Zhis wife candidate! Anger flashed across Lu Zhis face, but he quickly regained his composure. Go ahead and tear it up. If I lose my marriage certificate, Ill never get a divorce. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 18 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Chen Kexin was instantly stunned when she heard that. When she came back to her senses, she panicked and wanted to piece the marriage certificate together. However, the more she wanted to work hard, the more anxious she became. Suddenly, she broke down and threw herself into Old Madam Lus arms. Tears fell like rain. Grandma, I dont believe it. I dont believe it! Boohoo You bastard, you really piss me off! Old Madam Lu slammed the table and glared at Lu Zhi. Divorce her immediately, or I wont acknowledge you as my grandson! Sorry, Grandma, I cant do it. Lu Zhi met her gaze calmly with a firm attitude. Old Madam Lu frowned, and the aura around her plummeted. She pulled Chen Kexin, who was almost paralyzed on the ground, and said, Kexin, lets go! Since he insists on having that vixen, then I wont have this grandson in the future! Grandma, Im not leaving Chen Kexin looked at Lu Zhi with tears in her eyes. Brother Ah Zhi, do you still remember when I was seven years old and jumped into the cold lake to fish you out? You said that you would treat me well for the rest of my life. You cant let me down. I wont go back on my word. Ill take care of you for the rest of my life, but Ill only treat you as my sister. No, I dont want to. I only want to be your wife. Only I can be your wife! Chen Kexins tears fell, and her face was as pale as paper. Kexin, follow me home! Old Madam Lu was so angry that she gasped heavily. She grabbed Chen Kexin and walked out. The housekeeper did not dare to neglect Lu Zhis gaze. She quickly went forward and supported the old lady. How could Old Madam Lu let her be? Waving her hand to push her away, she said in a low voice, Dont touch me! Im not so old that I cant walk. Go away! The housekeeper was speechless. Jiang Yining waited in the room for a while in boredom. She couldnt sit still anymore, so she wanted to go outside and see what was going on. Unexpectedly, as soon as she reached the stairs, she saw the housekeeper walking towards her with a frightened expression. She asked, Wheres the Old Madam? Old Madam Lu left. She left? She was so angry just now that she wanted to chase her out of the house. Why would she leave so willingly so soon? Jiang Yining was a little confused. On this side, the housekeepers admiration for her was already like a surging river, stretching endlessly. This new Young Mistress was really too resourceful. She had only known Sir for a few days, but Sir was already infatuated with her and listened to her every word. In the future, she really didnt dare to offend them at all. So, she told Jiang Yining everything that happened in the living room. Jiang Yining had already calmed down. Now that she heard Lu Zhi get into a conflict with Grandma for her, she could not help but feel guilty. Now that she had vented her anger, where was Lu Zhi? Seeing that her expression was not right, the housekeeper said, Young Mistress, do you want to go and find Sir? Oh, maybe later. She hadnt thought of how to apologize to him yet. Jiang Yining hid in her room. After thinking for a while, she decided to make dinner and take the initiative to express her goodwill to Lu Zhi. She was so confident that everyone thought she really knew how to cook. Unexpectedly, not long after, the kitchen began to smoke and it was noisy. But Jiang Yining had said that no one was allowed to enter. When Lu Zhi heard the news, he rushed over. When he opened the door, he saw Jiang Yining, who was fully armed, as well as a burning iron wok. Lu Zhi was speechless. Jiang Yining heard movement at the door and coughed as she said, Who let you guys in? Didnt I tell you not to come in? Who asked you to cook! The familiar voice sounded stern. Jiang Yining was shocked. Why are you here? Youre about to burn down the kitchen. How can I not come? Jiang Yining wiped her sweat, and her fair face instantly turned dirty. Its not that exaggerated. Dont worry, I Before she could finish his words, there was a boom, and the iron wok behind her had already jumped three feet high. Jiang Yining was scared out of her wits and only had time to see a black shadow flash in front of her eyes! When she came back to her senses, Lu Zhi hugged her and protected her tightly. She panted heavily and finally came back to her senses. What she saw was Lu Zhis back facing the iron wok! The iron wok was still spewing fire! She was so shocked that her face was a little pale. She immediately crawled out of his arms and said, Are you alright? Are you scalded? She was so nervous that she wanted to pull him to check, but he didnt give her a chance. He pulled her into his arms again and finally dealt with the iron wok that was spewing oil in no time. Im sorry, I Jiang Yining lowered her head, her face full of self-blame. Lu Zhi sighed deeply. The anger in his stomach disappeared completely in front of her aggrieved expression. However, his tone was still stern as he looked at her and said If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 19 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Dont go near the kitchen anymore, understand? At this point, Jiang Yining didnt refuse. She nodded like she was pounding garlic. However, she still couldnt suppress her worry. She pulled him around and found that his clothes were indeed burned. The self-blame in her heart immediately deepened. Lu Zhi didnt take it to heart at all, but Jiang Yining couldnt ignore it. She didnt like owing others favors, especially strangers. Just a simple bandage. Itll be quick. She insisted. Lu Zhi frowned. Now that he had come back to his senses, he suddenly felt a little disgusted by her intimate contact. Ill call the doctor over. His voice was cold and distant. Im a doctor. Why would you call someone else? Jiang Yining dragged him to the sofa in the living room. Then, she took out the first aid kit and skillfully applied the ointment to the injured area on his back. The warm light reflected on her black hair, and it made her eyes glow a little. There was an inexplicable calming power. Lu Zhi turned his cold face away and his heart suddenly beat faster. A few minutes later, Jiang Yining finally heaved a sigh of relief. Alright, be careful these few days. Dont let your wound come into contact with water. After she said that, she wanted to help him put on his clothes. Lu Zhi looked at the pair of soft and fair hands swaying in front of him. He suddenly snatched the clothes from her hands and put them on. Long-winded. After saying this coldly, he turned around and entered the study. Not long after, there was a knock on the door. Sir, Young Master Shen is here. The servants voice was respectful. Young Master Shen was dressed in a silver tracksuit. He had a casual look on his face. As soon as he entered the office, he looked at the man at the desk and said teasingly. I helped you investigate Queens whereabouts. How about it? What do you want to exchange with me? Queen, a genius hacker. It was said that as long as one could afford the price, there was nothing she could not do in this world. Shen Ximo knew that Lu Zhi had spent a lot of effort looking for Queen because he wanted to investigate Beichengs whereabouts. What do you want? Lu Zhi crossed his legs and leaned against the chair behind him. His slender fingers tapped on the table. In an instant, the pressure in the entire study dropped a little. Shen Ximo swallowed hard. Dont, Im just joking with you. Your business is my business. He smiled obsequiously and then said seriously. I received news that Queen accepted a job from the hackers mission distribution website. The employer has already paid her. Queen was very particular about credibility when doing business. As long as she decided to take the order, she would definitely fulfill it. If they waited for her, they would definitely be able to find her. Time and place. King Bar. Shell start her operation at 8 PM on Monday night, but we cant find out the exact details of the operation. Got it. Thank you. Why are you being so polite with me? As Shen Ximo spoke, he suddenly thought of something and walked up to him. He smiled meaningfully and said. By the way, I heard from outside that youve been hiding a little lover recently. You had even fallen out with your family because of her? He clicked his tongue and sighed. How strange. You remained single for almost 30 years. Why did you suddenly bloom like a tree of iron? How beautiful must that woman be? Shut up if you dont want to be thrown out. Lu Zhis sharp gaze suddenly swept over. Shen Ximo suddenly jumped up as if he had been pricked by a needle. Then I wont disturb you anymore. After saying that, he ran away like a wisp of smoke. It didnt matter. No matter how he tried to hide his lover, there would be a chance to meet her. There was no hurry! Shen Ximo really didnt expect that they would meet so soon. It was quite unexpected. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 20 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Monday, past eight in the morning. Jiang Yining showed up at the door of the classroom on time. Li Mingli knocked on the blackboard and formally introduced her to all the students. This is our new classmate, Jiang Yining. Shes new here. You have to take good care of her and dont bully her. Everyone raised their eyes and focused on Jiang Yining. She had shoulder-length black hair, snow-white skin, and a lazy and calm expression. Her slender body was wrapped in the white school uniform, but she did not look weak. What a beauty. How could someone still transfer in when its already the second year? Its most likely someone with connections. Who doesnt know that our Qing University is a top university? Unless youre a genius among geniuses, how can you transfer into our school? Yeah, look at her. Does she look like a genius? Shes here. Im afraid our class belle has to be changed. Qing University values talent, not appearance. No matter how good-looking you are, without real talent, youre just a vase. A few students muttered. Li Mingli coughed again to silence them. Then, she turned to Jiang Yining and said, Theres still an empty seat in the class. You can sit over there. Mhm. Jiang Yining nodded lightly and walked over with her bag. The discussions around them grew louder, and almost all the students expressions changed. That empty seat belonged to Little Tyrant Qin. Who dared to sit beside him? Wasnt that courting death? However, Qin Changfeng was on sick leave today and did not come to school. There was no show to watch. Jiang Yining didnt care about other peoples strange gazes. She walked to the empty table and pulled out the chair. After sitting down, she opened her textbook and listened attentively. When the class ended, five or six male students surrounded her and tried to curry favor with her. Jiang Yining ignored them and focused all her attention on the textbook. Her beautiful hands were leaving words on the exercise book quickly, which attracted another round of discussion. The group of people around her only dispersed after class. After a day of classes, Jiang Yining packed her things and walked out of the campus. She took the bus to King Bar. She was not in a hurry to go in. Instead, she went to the convenience store to buy a carton of milk. With a straw in her mouth, she read the information on her phone and slowly drank it. She entered the bar at six oclock. Hello, Im a temporary waitress. Oh, its you. Youre quite punctual. The manager glanced at her and thought that she was a pretty girl. However, there were many beautiful girls in King, so there was nothing strange about it. He casually threw a set of waitresss clothes to her. Hurry up and change your clothes. Youll be busy later. Jiang Yining entered the changing room and came out wearing the uniform. She walked to the bar counter outside the hall and started mixing the drinks. King was a very famous bar in City A. Those who could come here were either rich or noble. It was just past seven oclock when it became lively. Lu Zhi brought Shen Ximo into the hall. Listening to the deafening music, he frowned. He had never liked such a noisy place. Lets wait at the side. The surveillance cameras are all set up. As long as Queen comes, she wont be able to escape. Mhm. Lu Zhi nodded slightly. Shen Ximo led him to a relatively quiet corner and sat down. The two handsome men with extraordinary family backgrounds naturally attracted the attention of many people, but no one dared to provoke them. Everyone in the industry knew that Lu Zhi was a flower on the mountain peak. Most of the women who seduced him did not end well. Shen Ximos left hand was gently placed on the back of the sofa, and his right hand was holding a goblet. He was bored to death as he observed all kinds of people. Inadvertently, his gaze fell on a beautiful figure at the bar counter. A playful smile appeared on his lips. When did King have such a beauty? Hmm? Lu Zhi didnt understand what he meant. Shen Ximo raised his chin slightly. See that chick? Shes quite pretty. Lu Zhi followed his line of sight. The slender girl pursed her lips tightly. Her fair and beautiful fingers moved up and down as she skillfully poured all kinds of wine into the glass. This scene was as beautiful as a movie scene, making it difficult for people to look away. As expected, his black eyes casually swept around. There were gazes all around him. Some were fixed on him, while others seemed to be focused on him unintentionally. When Lu Zhis gaze landed on the girl in front of the bar counter again, his eyes darkened little by little. Jiang Yining, good job. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 21 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Shes curvy and has a pure face. Ive never seen her before. She must be new. Shen Ximo was restless. He was not that picky about women. Whether they were bright, enchanting, flirtatious, or youthful, he would not reject any of them. This little beauty suited his taste. The early bird catches the worm. Otherwise, other people would get to her first. When Lu Zhi heard Shen Ximos frivolous words, his dark eyes were filled with coldness. This girl seemed to be very disobedient. Last time, it was an internet cafe. This time, it was a bar. She would go wherever it was chaotic! He didnt care about her private life, nor did he want to interfere. However, if she used her identity as Mrs. Lu to provoke shady people and caused trouble He could not afford to embarrass himself! Ah Zhi Shen Ximo turned his head and realized that Lu Zhi was staring straight at the girl. He seemed a little different from usual. He couldnt help but be stunned for a few seconds. However, he quickly came back to his senses. Could it be that Lu Zhi had taken a fancy to this beautiful girl? Although he liked this pretty girl, his brother was more important. Besides, Ah Zhi had been single for 29 years. It was time for him to have a taste. Ah Zhi, if you like that girl, Ill give you some tips. I guarantee that youll be able to woo her in less than a month. Let her follow you obediently and be loyal to you. Hearing his words, Lu Zhi retracted his cold gaze. Why are you looking at me like that Shen Ximo didnt understand how he had provoked him, but he couldnt help but lower his voice. Before he could figure out what was going on, he heard Lu Zhi say, Thats my wife. Dont have any evil thoughts about her. Shen Ximo froze on the spot. What was that? Wife? Did he hear wrongly? When did Lu Zhi get a wife? Didnt he have a lover? While they were discussing, the clock pointed to eight oclock. Jiang Yining looked at the dance floor and accurately captured the target Jiang Biao. She mixed six glasses of wine, placed them on a tray, and walked out of the bar unhurriedly. Jiang Biao, who was hugging women in both his left and right arms, had a fake smile on his face. Everyone, please drink. Jiang Biao was in the middle of kissing happily when he was interrupted. He was a little impatient and raised his fat face, wanting to scold that person. However, before he could say anything, a beautiful face appeared in his eyes. It was clean and beautiful! Looking at her age, she should be a student, right? In King Bar, there were many university students who came to work part-time, and he had met many of them on a daily basis. However, none of them could be as pure as the one in front of him. Jiang Biao became lustful. He didnt take the wine glass that Jiang Yining handed over, but instead grabbed her fair wrist and said in a greasy tone, Little girl, are you new here? Why havent I seen you before? Yes, its been quite busy these few days, so I was recruited at the last minute. Jiang Yining replied lightly and took a step forward because he pulled on her arm. Jiang Biao saw that she was so obedient and could not help but feel happy. Indeed, no woman could escape the charm of money. This little beauty looked quite noble, but didnt she obediently obey him? Little girl, how much do you want for you to be willing to follow me? How about 100,000 a month? Jiang Biao smiled as he moved closer to Jiang Yinings face. While he was in a daze, Jiang Yining took his phone. With lightning speed, she put it into her pocket. And then, she leaned back and avoided his intimate actions. She smiled and said, If you want to buy me, 100,000 a month is not enough. At least 10 million. Jiang Biaos face twitched. Ten million a month? What an exorbitant demand! Did she think she was a top celebrity? Are you joking? Jiang Biao suppressed his anger and asked. No, Im serious. Jiang Yining took a step back and continued to put some distance between them. Jiang Biaos face turned cold. Youre just a waitress at a bar. How dare you raise the price? I think youre tired of living. Young Master Jiang is right. Im just a small waitress. Youre a high and mighty young master. Why do you have to make things difficult for me? Jiang Yining smiled and bowed slightly. Then, she quickly turned around and walked towards the bar counter. How could he let something that was within reach slip away? Jiang Biao chased after her. Jiang Yining noticed his actions and turned into the corridor beside her without leaving a trace. Hiding in the dark, she took out the tranquilizer gun at her waist. She was about to attack Jiang Biao. Unexpectedly, a pair of strong arms stretched out from behind her. She was dragged by the waist and pulled back forcefully. She was completely hidden in the darkness. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 22 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Biao chased into the corridor, but he didnt see Jiang Yining, so he stopped in confusion. Where did that girl run off to? Why was she so fast? No! No matter what, he had to get her back. Otherwise, his heart would always itch and think about her. Jiang Biao wanted to take out his phone and call his bodyguard. However, at this moment, the bars fire alarm rang loudly, scaring him so much that he shivered. His lust disappeared in an instant, and he hurriedly ran out with the panicked crowd. Jiang Yining was dragged into a dark private room. The mans strong body trapped her between his arms and the wall. In the darkness, she could smell the aggressive scent that belonged only to males. After being shocked, she quickly came back to her senses. Jiang Yining gripped the tranquilizer gun in her hand tightly, wanting to give the other party a fatal blow when he was unprepared. However, before she could do anything, the lights in the private room lit up. Then, Lu Zhis calm face appeared in her sight with a hint of anger. Jiang Yining reacted quickly and put her hands behind her back, putting the tranquilizer gun back where it was. Cant you behave properly? Lu Zhi approached her and shouted. Why are you here? Jiang Yining narrowed her eyes and asked. I should be the one asking you that. As a student, why would you come to a bar instead of studying hard? Lu Zhi asked coldly. Jiang Yining was silent for two seconds. Im obviously here to earn money. Otherwise, do you think the living expenses I gave you fall from the sky? Lu Zhi was extremely furious and he even forced a smile. However, under such circumstances, it made ones heart turn cold. Youre really capable! She didnt want to eat and drink for free in the Lu family, but she came to such a place to ruin herself! This was not independence, this was stupidity! Are you angry? What else? The dignified Mrs. Lu came to a bar to work part-time as a bartender. My reputation has been trampled under your feet. Do you want me to applaud? Jiang Yining was speechless. She had come to the bar to complete her mission. After tonight, she would not come here again. However, she couldnt explain this to him. Ill quit my job. I wont embarrass you. Jiang Yining said calmly. Lu Zhi sneered, not believing her words at all. You Jiang Yining wanted to say something. The next second Lu Zhi took out the card and shoved it into her hands. This is my secondary card. Theres no limit. You can swipe it however you want. I dont need You dont need my charity? Jiang Yining, dont think youre so smart. Im not giving you my money for nothing! This is just a loan. Before you graduate successfully, I will bear all the expenses. In the future, youre not allowed to come to these messy places. I allow you to pay me back slowly. I Jiang Yining opened her mouth. Lu Zhi didnt give her a chance to speak at all and had the final say. Its settled then. You dont have the right to refuse. Otherwise, leave the Lu family immediately and our agreement will be void. Ah Zhi, Queen seems to have completed her mission and left. The dark net had just detected that she had completed her mission. Shen Ximos voice suddenly came from the Bluetooth headset. Lu Zhi gave Jiang Yining a warning look. Hurry up and go home. Dont stay here. Then, he left in a hurry. Jiang Yining stood rooted to the ground. Looking at the black card in her palm, she was slightly stunned. She really did not lack money She could get as much as she wanted at any time. This was a huge misunderstanding. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 23 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Didnt you see Queen appear? Lu Zhi asked Shen Ximo. Mhm, from the moment she submitted the mission, Ive been monitoring every corner of the bar, but I didnt find anyone suspicious. Shen Ximo took out a cigarette, took out a metallic lighter, lit it, and muttered, Is this Queen a human or a ghost? We placed hundreds of people to keep an eye on him, but he actually completed his mission and disappeared without a trace? They had already investigated the riot in the bar. Someone had hacked into Kings firewall and deliberately set up a timer to trigger the fire alarm. There were also new developments on the dark net. The person who gave Queen a mission was a female student. She had been cheated by Jiang Biao and threatened with naked photos. She had done many things that she was unwilling to do. She begged Queen to help her get rid of Jiang Biao. In order to complete this mission, he had to get close to Jiang Biao, right? However, they searched through all the surveillance cameras in the bar and controlled every suspicious person who approached Jiang Biao. /they didnt find anyone who looked more like Queen. What was even funnier was, they didnt know anything about Queen. Whether he was male or female, old or young, fat or thin, and so on It was unclear! Should we go to the dark net and post a message at a high price to deliberately lure Queen out? He accepts missions based on his mood. He cant be baited with money. Whether it was a few thousand or a hundred million. He would only accept those that caught his eye. For example, this mission only cost a few hundred dollars. Even the most junior hacker would not care about it, but he accepted it. It was really confusing. Then what should we do next? Continue to investigate. In any case, he released the news that he would be staying in City A for the time being. I dont believe that I cant find him! Lu Zhi had always been arrogant and believed that man could conquer nature. Queen was so mysterious that it made him want to win. Alright. Shen Ximo nodded and then remembered that he had disappeared just now. He asked in confusion, Where did you go at that critical moment? Lu Zhi did not reply. Shen Ximo thought of the girl in the bar just now. Did you go after your wifey? Lu Zhi, who had been single for ten thousand years, actually had a wife and was even clinging to her! Just thinking about it was terrifying Lu Zhi gave him a cold look. Shen Ximo quickly zipped up and shut his mouth. Lu Zhi turned around and got into the car. He ordered coldly, Get a few people to deal with Jiang Biao. Even if he had no feelings for Jiang Yining as husband and wife, as long as she was Mrs. Lu, he would not allow anyone to flirt with her. Jiang Biao was truly bold. He had the guts to touch his people! It was late at night, and Jiang Yining sent the information to Jiang Biaos computer, then used the network simulation number to call him. Im warning you, dont harass those girls youve harmed. Otherwise, your information will be published on the internet for the entire population to watch. Who are you? I am a punisher. Jiang Yining said calmly. Jiang Biao was furious. His information was stolen, and someone was even sent to beat him up. Who was the person behind this? When he found the person, he would definitely not let that person have a good time! Jiang Biao endured it again and again, humbled himself, and said, I know Im wrong, I wont behave immorally in the future. Please be magnanimous and let me go. As a token of respect, Im willing to offer you five million dollars. Please destroy all the information in your hands. For a person of his status, being held by someone was tantamount to handing over the power of life and death to others. How could he be at ease? No matter what, he had to get rid of all the information! I dont care about your stinking money. If you really want to repent, then take out money and make up for the girls youve harmed. Also, remember to behave honestly in the future and dont harm others. Otherwise, I will destroy your reputation and send you to prison! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 24 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Before Jiang Biao could beg for mercy, Jiang Yining ended the call. Throwing her phone aside, she turned over and lay on the soft bed. She took out the black card from her pajamas and frowned in distress. How should she return the card to Lu Zhi? If she wanted to earn money, she could just take on any mission and she would have it. She really didnt need his help. However, she didnt know how to explain the fact that she was working as a waitress in a bar. Jiang Yining had never liked dealing with interpersonal relationships, and no one had taught her this. Therefore, it gave her a headache. She fell asleep as she struggled. Jiang Yining dreamed of blood Large patches of blood flowed out of her parents bodies and stained her white clothes. She hid in the small, deformed car, hoping in horror that someone would come and save them. However, time passed bit by bit. No one came over. She was surrounded by blood and almost suffocated. The scene suddenly changed. A tall man was holding a little girl who looked like a doll. He was sitting in a dreamy garden and coaxing her gently and patiently. Rourou, be good. It doesnt hurt. Uncle will blow on your wound and it wont hurt anymore. Uncle, dont blame Ah Ning. I fell down myself. Alright. The little girl finally stopped crying. The man handed her over to the servant beside him and walked towards her, who was standing in the corner with a cold gaze. Slap! The loud slap echoed clearly in the air. I told you to look after Ah Rou, is this how you look after her? Next time, if Ah Rou gets hurt again, you will receive ten times the punishment! Pain spread from her cheek Jiang Yining looked at the handsome man in front of her as her body slowly sank into the darkness until she was completely swallowed. Jiang Yining suddenly opened her eyes, and a piercing light entered them. She was stunned for a few seconds. She looked around and realized that she was not in the Gu family but the Lu family. The corners of her mouth twitched, and her expression returned to its indifferent state. She was no longer a sick cat that needed help. No one could hurt her anymore! Jiang Yining changed and walked out of the room. In the end, she almost bumped into the housekeeper who was walking towards her. The housekeeper raised her head and met her eyes. Her heart thumped a few times. The Young Mistresss aura was too strong. Who provoked her so early in the morning? Her eyes were as sharp as a knife Good morning, Young Mistress. After all, he was a professionally trained housekeeper, so she quickly calmed down. Wheres Lu Zhi? Sir just had breakfast and is waiting for you downstairs. Mhm. Jiang Yining nodded slightly and walked to the dining room downstairs. She walked up to Lu Zhi, took out the card from her pocket, and handed it to him. Im returning it to you. Lu Zhi acted as if he didnt see it and said lightly, I found you a part-time job. ? Jiang Yining was baffled. When did she ask him to help her find a job? My nephew needs tutoring. From now on, help him with his homework for two hours every day. 100 dollars an hour is much better than finding a messy job outside. Lu Zhi pointed at the black card in her hand. Your salary will be deducted from it. He had seriously considered it. Jiang Yining was a person with strong self-esteem. She would definitely not spend his money in peace if she accepted it for no reason. Therefore, he found an excuse to let her receive money from him without any qualms. Jiang Yining was speechless. Why did she feel like a child being disciplined by her parents? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 25 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi, I dont like taking care of children. Since she was young, she had never come into contact with children. Arranging a child for her and even tutoring him, wasnt this killing her? Jiang Yinings face was full of resistance. Then be my assistant. Lu Zhi had already expected her to reject him, so he proposed another plan. Jiang Yining blinked her big eyes. Can I refuse? You cant. He would never let her go to those shady places and embarrass the Lu family again. Keeping her close to him and looking after her at all times, she would not be able to get out of his palm no matter what. Jiang Yining pursed her lips slightly. Forget it. She could also be an assistant. Anyway, she wanted to investigate Lin Yans matter, so she had to interact more with the Lu family. If she followed Lu Zhi, she might be able to get more clues. This was something that he had offered. Then, how much is the monthly salary? She supported her head with her hand, her eyes sparkling. Four thousand dollars. Lu Zhi said calmly. Jiang Yining instantly straightened her body. Four thousand dollars? Wasnt this too much? If you think its too little, I can increase more. Chen Kexins monthly expenses in school were about 4,000 dollars. Jiang Yining was more frugal than her, but 4,000 dollars did seem a little less. Lu Zhi raised his eyebrows and looked at her. What about 14,000 dollars? Was he asking for her opinion? Jiang Yining looked at the man in front of her who was obviously not joking, her initial thoughts about him became even more resolute. Lu Zhi was indeed not a normal person. A part-time assistant was being paid 14,000 dollars a month. If the others in the company heard this, the company would probably flip her over! 700 dollars is enough. Jiang Yining gestured with her hands, afraid that he would say something that would shock her. Are you sure 700 dollars is enough? Mhm. Jiang Yining nodded in affirmation. Lu Zhi paused and looked at her with a different look. Dont be nervous, Ill let Ah Man teach you how to do things. She wasnt nervous at all. On the contrary, Jiang Yining was beginning to feel that other than being overbearing and occasionally not playing by the rules, this man was a good person. Thank you. She looked at him and spoke sincerely. On the other side, Chen Kexin had thought that if she brought Grandma to Lu Zhi to make a scene, even if Lu Zhi didnt chase Jiang Yining away, there would definitely not be peace between them. Unexpectedly, after so many days, there was still no news from the other side. Not only that, Lu Zhi did not even come to the old mansion. Chen Kexin could not hold it in any longer and sought help from Chen Qinglian. Mom, I think Brother Ah Zhi is determined to be with that vixen. What should I do? She had liked Lu Zhi since she was ten years old. For more than ten years, he had taken root in her heart from the beginning and had grown into a towering tree day by day. If he went with other women and he did not want her anymore, what was the point of her living? She might as well die! Dont be anxious. We still dont know the details of that little vixen. Lets first get to know the situation and think of a way to deal with her. Chen Qinglian had seen a lot and was very good at handling things. As the saying goes, one must hit the snake seven inches away. A gold digger like Jiang Yining definitely had a bad background. It would be easier to sow discord between her and Lu Zhi if they started with her family. I cant wait anymore! What if she slept with Brother Ah Zhi and gave birth to his child Boohoo Chen Kexin started crying when she thought about that scene. Chen Qinglian only had one daughter, and she treasured her. How could she bear to see her cry? She couldnt help but say, Alright, alright. Let Mom think about it carefully. Dont cry. Think quickly, think immediately! Chen Kexin wiped her tears and stomped her feet. Alright, alright! Chen Qinglian nodded vigorously and quickly wiped the tears off her face. I got it! A glint flashed in her eyes as she quickly whispered into her daughters ear. After Chen Kexin heard this, she suddenly turned from sorrow to joy and nodded repeatedly. Alright, lets do that! As she spoke, her eyes quickly revealed a touch of hatred. Jiang Yining, lets see how youre going to make a comeback this time! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 26 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Ah Man was Lu Zhis assistant. She had worked for him for nine years and was very thoughtful. After Lu Zhi gave the order, she earnestly taught Jiang Yining about Lu Zhi and all aspects of the Lu Corporation, afraid that she would miss out on anything. Unfortunately, Jiang Yining had no talent for business, and she would feel sleepy every time she listened to the teachings. Friday morning. Finally, it was time for Ah Man to go to work. Jiang Yining quickly stood up and said, Its nine oclock. I should go to school. Ill see you tomorrow! Alright. Goodbye, Young Mistress. Ah Man could tell that she was not too attentive during her teachings, but she did not show any impatience. Instead, she watched Jiang Yining leave respectfully. Jiang Yining carried her bag and took the bus to school. Just as she was about to enter, she heard someone shouting. Miss Jiang, are you free? Can we talk? Jiang Yining turned around and saw Chen Qinglian. She said calmly, I have nothing to talk about with you. She respected Lu Zhi and would not take the initiative to provoke these people. But some people would become even more arrogant if one gave in. Chen Qinglian blocked Jiang Yinings way. Itll only take you ten minutes. Dont worry, Im here to make peace with you. I have no ill intentions. Is that so? Jiang Yining chuckled, her bright eyes filled with distrust. Ive taken care of Ah Zhi for nearly 30 years and treated him as my own son. I would never hurt him. Youre the person he loves. Ill care about the people related to him too I dont want to hurt you either. Chen Qinglian had a loving look on her face. I was wrong before, and Ill apologize to you. Ive seen too many materialistic girls clinging onto Ah Zhi, and thats why I mistook you for one of them. I hope Miss Jiang can forgive me and forget the unpleasantness of the past and have a calm talk with me. Jiang Yining looked at the time. Ill only give you five minutes. Lets go to the milk tea shop next door. Alright. Chen Qinglian readily agreed. After the two of them walked into the shop and sat down, Chen Qinglian asked, What do you want to drink? I dont want to drink. If you have something to say, say it quickly. Jiang Yinings attitude was rather cold. Chen Qinglian thought to herself, Shes got no manners. But on the surface, she smiled gently and said, Yining, look, youre only nineteen, but Ah Zhi is almost thirty. You still have a bright future ahead of you, so why must you hang yourself on Ah Zhi? Jiang Yining nodded. She felt that apart from his family background, Lu Zhi was inferior to her in every aspect. Marrying him had indeed wronged her. I also have a daughter, so I understand the thoughts of parents. Your parents must be the same as me, and they dont want you to marry Ah Zhi. Chen Qinglian took out a check from her pocket and held Jiang Yinings hand. Heres seven million. Its enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life. Take this money and find a chance to leave Ah Zhi. Jiang Yining lowered her eyes and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. She revealed a mocking smile. She thought that this auntie had changed her personality. Unexpectedly, it was filled with the stench of money as usual. Did she really think that she could get rid of her with some money? Miss Jiang, what are you laughing at? Chen Qinglian asked. Jiang Yining held the check in her hand and said, Im laughing at you being pitiful. I can earn this seven million easily. Who cares about this? As soon as she finished speaking, she tore the seven million check into pieces expressionlessly. Chen Qinglian opened her mouth wide. Jiang Yining stood up and threw the shredded pieces on her face. Dont come looking for me again. I wouldnt be so polite to you again like today. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 27 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio After saying that, Jiang Yining left. Chen Qinglians face was covered in paper scraps, and her face was twisted bit by bit. That damned b*tch actually dared to humiliate her! She even said that she could earn seven million just by moving her fingers. She was probably dreaming, right? For someone from a poor family like her, it would be good if she could take out seven thousand dollars! Didnt she usually spend Ah Zhis money? Chen Qinglian was furious. A young man dressed in gray walked over and handed her a camera. Ms. Chen, Ive captured the scenes you wanted. Chen Qinglian suppressed the anger in her heart and took it. After looking at the photo, a cold smile appeared on her face. Just wait! She would definitely make that b*tch regret not listening and leave obediently! That afternoon, an anonymous person posted more than ten photos on the Qing University forum. Shocking! The newly transferred student was actually a mistress! Seducing a married man! She was asked to leave with money, but she tore the check up arrogantly and threw it on the wifes face! The red and bold thread topic was instantly pinned to the top. Hundreds of comments flooded out like a tide. [Who is this? She looked tidy and pretty, but it was unexpected of her to do such dirty things.] [I know her. Shes from our class. Her name is Jiang Yining.] [Its said that she relied on her connections to transfer to our school. Everyone knows that its not easy to get into Qing University. Who would believe that she could get into our university in her second year without any skills or connections?] [F*ck, the wife looks to be in her forties. Her husband will only be older than her. This girl has strong taste.] [As long as you have money, whats the big deal about an old man in his forties? Im willing to marry a man in his nineties.] As the number of posts increased, the rumors became more and more unbearable. Jiang Yining was completely unaware of all this. When Zhang Ai from the class next door saw the post, she was first surprised, then she revealed an expression of I knew it. She knew it. Jiang Yining was a person with connections and had no ability at all. One rotten apple spoilt the barrel and ruined the entire academic atmosphere of Qing University. It was a wise move not to recruit her into the class back then! She wanted to report this to the principal and see how Li Mingli would protect Jiang Yining! Zhang Ai did as she was told and immediately went to find the principal. When the principal heard this, he was also very angry. Qing University had always been strict in its studies. If outsiders knew about the matter of students sleeping with other people, how would society view Qing University in the future? The schools reputation of a hundred years would be destroyed in a single day! Principal, you have to expel Jiang Yining. Otherwise, we wont be able to change the schools atmosphere! If everyone copied her and went to hook up with a rich man, who would focus on academics? Zhang Ai said. Chen Kexin walked into the office with a stack of homework books and said with an innocent expression, Ms. Zhang, were you talking about Jiang Yining? Yes. I know her. Zhang Ai immediately perked up her ears. Do you know what kind of person she is usually? I dont know much about her. Ive only met her two or three times. However, Jiang Yining is quite popular with the opposite sex. One of my childhood sweethearts just met her and liked her very much. When Chen Kexin said this, her eyes turned red and she lowered her head. As expected, her private life was indecent! She had just met a boy, and she had already seduced him to the point he was head over heels for her! Jiang Yining, this little girl, was really amazing! Zhang Ai said, Principal, you heard everything, right? If you dont expel Jiang Yining today, I wont be teaching in our school anymore! The principals expression was extremely ugly. Alright, all of you can go out first. Ill see what happens. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 28 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio After sending the two of them away, the principal called Lu Zhis assistant and Li Mingli, asking them to inform Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining to come to his office. Qing University had a strict school spirit, and they definitely couldnt let a third party who seduced a married man stay. However, Jiang Yining entered the school through Lu Zhis arrangement, and she couldnt be expelled so easily. He would explain the situation clearly in front of Lu Zhi before dealing with Jiang Yining. This way, no matter how powerful Lu Zhi was, he had nothing to say. After lunch, Jiang Yining planned to go to the school library to read for a while. However, she received a call from Li Mingli. He sounded quite anxious. Thus, she turned back. As she passed by the corridor of the schools laboratory, she saw Chen Kexin walking toward her. Chen Kexin was wearing seven-centimeter high heels. She looked sharply at her in her loose school uniform, and a gloating smile appeared on her face. Enemies really meet on a narrow road. Good dogs dont block the way. Please make way. Who are you calling a dog? Whoever blocks my way is a dog. Woof woof woof! Jiang Yining deliberately pretended to bark like a puppy to annoy her. Chen Kexins face was flushed red. Her heels stepped on the marble floor, making a piercing sound. Ill see how long you can be smug! Jiang Yining glanced at her disdainfully and then walked around her. She walked forward. Jiang Yining knocked on the door of the principals office. Please come in. The principals voice came from the room. Jiang Yining pushed open the door, and she first saw the principal with a serious expression. Then, her gaze swept across a familiar figure sitting beside him. After pausing for two seconds, she retracted her gaze. Lu Zhis flawless face entered her sight. Why was he here? The CEO of the Lu Corporation was very free? Jiang Yinings eyes had a questioning gaze. Student Jiang. The principal said clearly, You should know what youve done. Today, in front of Mr. Lu, lets make things clear. I cant keep you at Qing University anymore. You can apply to drop out yourself. Dont make things too ugly. What did I do? Jiang Yining asked frankly. The principal was so angry that his facial muscles trembled. Did he have to say all the unpleasant words before she was willing to admit it? Jiang Yining turned to look at Lu Zhi when she saw that the principal was unwilling to speak. Lu Zhi had just arrived and said lightly, If you have anything to say, just say it. Dont hide it. It definitely wasnt a good thing to make students drop out of school. He was already mentally prepared. The principal helplessly turned on his computer and sent the posts and photos on the school forum to the two of them. The picture was very clear, but Chen Qinglian had been censored. Jiang Yining was highly exposed. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that she was deliberately messed with. Jiang Yining said calmly, This auntie has been single for almost thirty years. Where did she get a husband to seduce me? Principal, before you punish me, can you investigate the truth first? Lu Zhi also recognized Chen Qinglian. He furrowed his eyebrows and said, This is nonsense. The other person in the photo is my wet nurse. I know the situation better than anyone else. The principal was speechless. He had never expected things to develop like this! This was so embarrassing! Im sorry. Ill find out who posted such a post on the school forum. The principal wiped his sweat and hurriedly apologized. Mhm, I accept your apology. But I dont want the same thing to happen again. Jiang Yinings expression was calm. Lu Zhi stood up and said indifferently, Not only do we have to find out who posted the post, but we also have to severely punish the person behind it. I sent Yining to school so that she can learn, not to be bullied. In addition, I would like to trouble the principal to clarify this matter publicly. I dont want Yinings reputation to be damaged because of this. Yes, yes The principal replied repeatedly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 29 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining walked out of the principals office, slung her backpack over her shoulders, and walked forward at a steady pace. Lu Zhi caught up to her in a few quick steps. He reached out and took her bag. Dont think that Ill let your wet nurse go just because you helped me carry my bag. Thinking about it carefully, this matter was very simple. When she first arrived in City A, she did not make any enemies. Someone who had tried so hard to harm her and had the ability to take the photo fit the criteria There was only Chen Qinglian. Jiang Yining had always been the kind of person to punish someone according to how much she was offended. Chen Qinglian dared to provoke her again and again, so she had to be prepared for her retaliation! This little girl was quite vengeful. Lu Zhi said coldly, I just saw that your schoolbag was quite heavy, so I helped you. Since you dont want to, then carry it yourself. After saying that, he immediately threw her bag back to her. Jiang Yining was speechless. Also, I will give you an explanation for this matter. Dont take action for the time being. He promised to protect her well. Naturally, he would not go back on his word. Jiang Yining raised her chin stubbornly and said, I wont! Why should I listen to you every time? Lu Before she could finish her sentence, someone grabbed her waist and lifted her up. The soles of her feet left the ground, and her body was pressed against the wall, unable to move. Jiang Yining looked up angrily. However, she saw Lu Zhi slowly approaching her, his voice low and mellow like aged wine. Jiang Yining, listen to me. Dont act rashly. I will give you a satisfactory explanation. His tone of coaxing a child really made Jiang Yinings hair stand on end. She flailed her arms, trying to break free from his shackles. However, no matter how she struggled, she could not move him at all. In the corridor, students in groups of twos and threes were surprised to see this. Jiang Yinings cheeks gradually turned red. Let go! Promise me that you wont go to Aunt Chen and Ill let you go. Shameless! Jiang Yining secretly cursed in her heart. However, she did not want to be surrounded by people anymore. She could only grit her teeth and say in a low voice, Okay, I promise you. Lu Zhi grabbed her waist with one hand and put her down steadily. Go back early today. I guarantee that no one will dare to discuss this matter tomorrow morning. Jiang Yining snorted and gave him a slap on the back of his head. Then, she quickly ran away. Lu Zhi stood where he was with one hand in his pocket. His long legs, which were wrapped in suit pants, stood straight. A thought inadvertently flashed across his mind. Her small waist was quite soft. At night, the black Ferrari stopped in front of the Lu familys old mansion. When the car door opened, Lu Zhis long and narrow eyes lowered slightly. He asked coldly, Wheres Aunt Chen? The servant replied, Shes in the living room with the old madam. Mhm. Lu Zhi strode towards the living room. Chen Qinglian had just told her an interesting piece of news, which made Old Madam Lu laugh so hard that she was rolling back and forth. The moment he entered, Old Madam Lu immediately stopped smiling and scolded angrily, You remembered to come back? Ah Zhi, why are you home today? Are you hungry? Ill get the chef to prepare dinner for you. Compared to Old Madam Lu, Chen Qinglians attitude was extremely enthusiastic. Old Madam Lu glared at her unhappily. Youre good to him, but is this heartless person good to you? The chef is not allowed to cook for him! In the future, treat it like he did not exist in this family! Old Madam Chen Qinglian wanted to explain to the old lady, but she was interrupted by Lu Zhi. Did you get someone to take these photos? Lu Zhi threw the folder on the table and asked coldly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 30 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio What is this? Chen Qinglian pretended to be innocent. She picked up the folder and opened it. She was surprised. Eh, Miss Jiang Isnt this the photo of me meeting Miss Jiang? Who took it? Why are you meeting that girl? Old Madam Lu asked unhappily. She didnt like Jiang Yining, and she couldnt bear to see her family meet that impudent girl! Old Madam, I Chen Qinglian stammered, Miss Jiang called me and said that she wanted to ask about Ah Zhi so that she could take better care of him I thought that she didnt have any ill intentions, so I went over. Chen Qinglian then looked at Lu Zhi and said sincerely, Ah Zhi, I know you like Miss Jiang. Dont worry. Ill get along well with her in the future and wont target her anymore. Aunt Chen, how long have you known that girl for, and youre already speaking up for her? Old Madam Lu cursed angrily. This Chen Qinglian glanced at Lu Zhi and suddenly hesitated. In Old Madam Lus eyes, there was something wrong with the way she looked. At this moment, Chen Kexin rushed into the living room. When she saw Lu Zhi, she was delighted. Just as she was about to stick close to him, she thought of something and immediately went up to Chen Qinglian. She took out a bank card and asked. Mom, why is there a 70,000-dollar deficit in our bank account? You said that this money is for me to study abroad. Im about to pay my tuition fees, but you took away the money. What should I do? Whats going on? Old Madam Lu asked in confusion. The Lu family paid for their food and accommodation. The old madam would order the housekeeper to buy whatever they needed. They couldnt spend that much money. Besides, Chen Qinglian had always been thrifty. Even if she spent a few hundred dollars on clothes, she would feel bad. Not to mention spending 70,000 dollars in one go. Kexin, go back to the bedroom first. Mom will explain to you later. Chen Qinglian looked troubled as she pushed Chen Kexin out. However, Chen Kexin stubbornly refused to leave. Im not leaving! If you dont make things clear today, I wont leave. In order to study abroad, I spent so much effort and prepared for four to five years Mom, why did you take the money away? If you dont give me an explanation, Ill kill myself! At the end of her sentence, Chen Kexin couldnt stop crying. Old Madam Lu watched this child grow up. Seeing this beautiful child crying so hard, her heart naturally ached. She quickly stood up and grabbed her hand to comfort her, What do you mean by killing yourself? Isnt it just 70,000 dollars? Grandma will pay for you. Its different. I cant take Grandmas money for free. Chen Kexin shook her head. Old Madam Lu looked at her crying face, and her expression suddenly darkened. She shouted at Chen Qinglian, Where did you spend the money? Explain clearly to the child. Dont make her anxious! Old Madam, I I Chen Qinglian opened her mouth but didnt say anything. Chen Kexin cried even harder. Old Madam Lu became more and more anxious. If you dont tell me, Ill get someone to check the banks accounts. Anyway, well find out where the money went sooner or later! Upon hearing this, Chen Qinglians body trembled as she gave it her all and begged, Old Madam, dont investigate anymore. Its It was the Young Mistress who borrowed this money from me. Jiang Yining? Old Madam Lus voice was sharp as she glared at Lu Zhi. Look, this is the good wife you found! Shes only been with you for a few days, and she dared to ask your family for money! If she were to secure her position as Young Madam Lu, wouldnt the things she would do be even worse? Lu Zhis face turned cold. I dont believe that Yining would borrow money from Aunt Chen. If she really needs money, she can come to me directly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 31 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio This was such a bad lie. Lu Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Chen Qinglian with a hint of pressure. Aunt Chen, are you sure that Yining borrowed money from you? Their eyes met. His eyes were filled with distrust and a powerful aura. Chen Qinglians body started to tremble. That girl was indeed powerful! In the past, Ah Zhi trusted her so much that no matter what she said, he would never question her as he did now. Jiang Yining had only been with Ah Zhi for a few days, and she had completely shattered her trust with Ah Zhi. If she allowed this girl to continue staying by Ah Zhis side, she believed that it wouldnt be long before everything that she had painstakingly built for thirty years would be destroyed by Jiang Yining! Im sorry, Ah Zhi. I lied to you. Chen Qinglian cried and lowered her head. Mom, whats going on with the money? Tell me! Why was it related to Jiang Yining? Chen Kexin acted according to what she had discussed with her mother. Stop asking. Chen Qinglian pretended to be in a difficult position and shook her head, refusing to answer. No, you have to say it! Chen Kexin continued to ask. Qinglian, stop hiding it and tell me the truth. No matter what, Ill make the decision for you. From her tone, it sounded like she was certain that Jiang Yining had forced her. Chen Qinglian was somewhat confident now. She took a deep breath, wiped her tears, and said, Old Madam, Ah Zhi, I didnt want to cause trouble for her. After all, Ah Zhi liked Miss Jiang And I hope that Ah Zhi can be happy However, if I dont say it out, Im afraid that Ah Zhi will continue to be deceived by her. Yesterday, I received a call from Miss Jiang. She said that she hoped that I could go out and meet her for Ah Zhis sake and have a good talk. I agreed. When we reached the agreed time and place, I didnt expect Miss Jiang to ask me to give her 70,000 dollars. Otherwise, she wouldnt continue treating Ah Zhi. She also said She was just playing with Ah Zhi. Once she had earned enough money for the rest of her life, she would leave Ah Zhi. We cant disturb her during this period of time. Otherwise, she will do something bad to Ah Zhi. I thought that she would leave Ah Zhi sooner or later. As long as Ah Zhi could live happily and blissfully, I agreed to give her some money. Because I was in a hurry, I didnt bring any cash with me, so I wrote her a check on the spot. However, Miss Jiang was unwilling to take the check. She said that if she went to the bank to get the check, Ah Zhi would find out and tear it up in front of me. Later, she instructed me to transfer 70,000 dollars to her account within ten days. When Chen Qinglian said this, she looked up at Lu Zhi and said seriously, I thought that if I gave her 70,000, she would stay with you obediently, but I never expected that she would send you these photos and distort the truth. Ah Zhi, I know you trust her now and not me. But I swear to the heavens that everything I said is true! If theres even half a lie, let me be struck by lightning and die a horrible death! This is too much! That Demoness! Old Madam Lu stood up and scolded angrily. Chen Kexin also said angrily, Shes too shameless! How could this kind of woman be worthy of Brother Ah Zhi? Lu Zhi glanced at Chen Qinglian and said, I dont believe your one-sided words. Do you dare to confront Yining? He would not side with anyone. If Yining was really as Aunt Chen had said, scheming and playing these harmful tricks, he would never keep her by his side! But if Aunt Chen slandered Jiang Yining He would never show mercy! I dare. Chen Qinglian spat out this word firmly without the slightest fear. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 32 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio When Jiang Yining got home, she turned on her computer, logged into the school forum, and saw the post that had slandered her. Chen Qinglians method of framing people was really inferior. Anyone with discerning eyes could see through it in an instant. However, she felt a little uneasy. That person didnt seem that stupid. Just in case, Jiang Yining tapped the keyboard a few times and started the IP tracing software. Not long after, the rapidly scrolling screen with green words on a black background stopped, and an IP address appeared in front of her. Jiang Yining raised her eyebrows slightly. Why did this IP look so familiar? She rested her chin on one hand and checked the information on her computer. Well it was her own IP address. This meant that the post was sent from her computer. But how was this possible? The entire Lu family other than Lu Zhi, no one else dared to enter her room. Jiang Yining thought for a moment and pulled up the surveillance camera in the room. She did not install surveillance cameras in her room, but there were cameras in the corridors of the Lu familys residence. By hacking into the surveillance program, she could pull up the surveillance footage from hundreds of corners of the Lu familys residence. Fast forward to the time of the post. Jiang Yining stared at the screen and looked at it seriously. It was empty At that time, no one came to her room. Could it be haunted? No, of course not. If someone didnt enter her room, then someone must have deliberately forged the IP address. Heh! Interesting. Jiang Yining crossed her hands and pressed down. Her knuckles made a crisp sound. The next second, her hands flew across the keyboard. Hundreds of windows instantly popped up on the computer page, dazzling everyone. However, Jiang Yinings expression was very calm, and her dark eyes quickly scanned every page. Another ten minutes passed. Pa! Her index finger tapped on the Enter key, and the page stopped. Jiang Yining looked at the content on the screen, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. She found it! She had caught this thief who wanted to frame her! At the same time, the black car slowly stopped in the courtyard. The car door opened. Lu Zhi got out of the car with his long legs and walked down first. Immediately after, Chen Qinglian and Chen Kexin helped Old Madam Lu out. Call Yining out. Lu Zhi ordered coldly. The housekeeper glanced at Chen Qinglian and quickly lowered her eyebrows. She quickly ran into the villa. When she arrived at Jiang Yinings bedroom door, she gently knocked on it. Young Mistress, Sir is back. Please go to the living room. He came at the right time. I was just about to go look for him. Jiang Yining walked out. The housekeeper said worriedly, Young Mistress, be careful. I see that Ms. Chen and Miss Chen are here as well. Theres also Old Madam Ever since Chen Qinglian did not care about her life and death, and Jiang Yining pleaded for her to stay in the Lu family, she was determined to follow Jiang Yining with all her heart. Therefore, if there was any information, she would naturally inform her. Jiang Yining acknowledged in a cold voice, Well deal with whatever comes our way. How many people can win against her? The housekeeper sensed her powerful aura and her heart trembled slightly. She admired her even more. This is the Young Mistress! No matter what the situation was, she could suppress it! Chen Kexin was so petty and only knew how to cry. She wasnt even worthy of Jiang Yinings guidance! Humph! Jiang Yining brought the housekeeper to the living room. When she saw Lu Zhi, she called out sweetly, Hubby, why are you back so late? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 33 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio She rushed up to him and hugged his arm. Then, she seemed to have only noticed the three people beside him after that. Grandma, youre here too. Are you planning to spend the night here since you came to our house so late? Ill ask the servants to prepare the guest room. Its not good for the elderly to sleep late. She was a perfect mistress! Chen Kexins face twitched and she clenched her fists in jealousy. Old Madam Lu was furious that she turned her face away. Ah Zhi, what are you still hesitating about? Why arent you calling her out? Call me out? Did something happen? Jiang Yining looked up at the tall man beside her. Lu Zhi said calmly, Aunt Chen came to confront you about the photo. She said that you asked her for 70,000 dollars and even framed her. Jiang Yinings lips curled up slightly as she stared at him without blinking. Then do you believe what she said? Lu Zhi looked at her expressionlessly. He clearly knew that this girl was putting on an act for others to see, but when her eyes that were as bright as the stars were fixed on him, it gave people the illusion that she trusted him wholeheartedly. Lu Zhis icy eyes shifted away and he said, I believe in evidence. Jiang Yining let go of Lu Zhis arm and pouted. Hmph, youre really a bad guy. She knows that Im a weak woman. Im new to City A and have no one to rely on. How can I defeat a cunning fox? Wouldnt it be obvious that she doesnt trust me if she wants me to provide evidence? Lu Zhi, if the investigation is clear and Im innocent, you have to kneel on a durian and apologize to me! After saying that, she sat down on the sofa in a relaxed manner. Lu Zhis jaw tightened as a dark light flashed across his eyes. This girl was not easy to deal with. What did she mean by she got bullied? She was more like a bully. Besides, this matter was about evidence. He had already sent people to investigate what exactly was going on. He believed that the truth would soon come to light. However, he still said, Mhm, okay. Mom, show me the evidence. Lets see what she has to say! Chen Kexin couldnt help but urge her mother to quickly get rid of Jiang Yining. She shall see how this vixen could still be arrogant! How dare she ask Brother Ah Zhi to kneel on a durian? Who does she think she is? Chen Qinglian stood up and said, Miss Jiang, since you said that I was the one who posted the thread, then lets find someone who knows computers to investigate the IP address of the thread. Wouldnt we be able to find out who did it? Also, you asked me for 70,000 dollars in cash. I didnt bring that much with me, so I went to the nearby bank to withdraw 7,000 dollars for you. Youre just a student. Without a special source of income, you shouldnt be able to earn that much money. Take out your recent expenses and exclude the money Ah Zhi gave you. The rest should be the money I gave you. Check my statement? That wont do. Jiang Yining didnt agree. Her bank statement was special, and no one else could find it. However, it was precisely because of this that it was rather strange. Which ordinary student would specially encrypt their bank account? I think youre just feeling guilty! Chen Kexin didnt expect Jiang Yining to give herself away. She jumped out happily and shouted. Why dont we check the IP address? Thatd be more accurate. Jiang Yining said calmly. This was exactly what Chen Qinglian wanted! She found someone to transfer 7,000 dollars to Jiang Yinings account, but the method was rather clumsy. If she wanted to investigate, she might give himself away. However, it was different to check the IP address She had spent 140,000 dollars to hire a hacker expert to forge the IP address of the post. The hacker had promised her that no one would find out about the problem! The final IP address pointed to Jiang Yining! This was irrefutable evidence! She shall see how she tries to quibble! Alright, lets check the IP! Chen Qinglian quickly agreed, as if she was afraid that she would go back on her word. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 34 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio For the sake of fairness, we asked Ah Zhi to find someone who knows computers to check the IP address. I believe that he will not be biased towards any side. Mhm. Jiang Yining agreed to her suggestion. Lu Zhi waved his hand. A young man walked forward and took out a computer to start fiddling with it. Jiang Yining crossed her arms and waited in boredom. Chen Qinglian and Chen Kexin stared at the man as he worked. About an hour later. The man finally stopped what he was doing and said with a troubled expression, Sir, Ive found out. Where is the IP address? At at The man stole a glance at Jiang Yining from the corner of his eye. It was obvious that the IP address belonged to the Lu family. Speak, Lu Zhi said in a deep voice. The IP address is in this house! Chen Kexin could not wait, and she announced, Jiang Yining, how long has it been since my mother came here? You still dare to slander her and say that she was the one who posted the thread? I didnt say that she was the one who posted the thread. What if she was the one who ordered it? Jiang Yining said in a clear voice. If you want to quibble, find a decent reason! Every IP address was unique! The IP address would only correspond to one device! Lets check the IP address of the computer and well know who sent it, right? Chen Kexin was just about to give the order for people to investigate one by one. However, Old Madam Lu said, Theres no need to investigate anymore. Bring Jiang Yinings computer over! Since she suspected that Jiang Yining was trying to frame her, why did she need to mobilize so many people? Wouldnt it be clear if she directly checked if she was the one who had done it? The servant heard the old madams instructions and was about to leave. Lu Zhi said in a low voice, Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter her room and touch her things. Lu Zhi! Old Madam Lu was furious. He was still protecting this demoness at this time! Lu Zhi ignored the old madam and lowered his eyes. Yining, come and check if this IP address is yours. Yes, its indeed mine. Jiang Yining admitted without hesitation. She had already checked it out, so why did she need to check it again? Lu Zhis pitch-black eyes were firmly locked on her clean little face. He did not understand what this girl was up to. Brother Ah Zhi, look at her. She has already admitted it, but you still cant bear to chase her out of the Lu family? Chen Kexin walked forward and forced herself between the two of them. She stared straight at Lu Zhi and was overjoyed. This time, Jiang Yining couldnt clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River. Brother Ah Zhi would definitely chase her out of the Lu family! At least her efforts werent wasted! Kexin, its not up to you to decide my familys matters. His intuition told him that things werent that simple. Otherwise, Jiang Yinings expression wouldnt be so relaxed. When Chen Kexin heard this, her heart broke into thousands of pieces. Why are you so good to her? She lied to you and asked my mom for money! Such a despicable woman what do you like about her? Lu Zhi opened his mouth to speak. But at this momentC Jiang Yining suddenly said, I only admitted that the IP address was mine, but I didnt admit that I did those dirty things, did I? Miss Chen, why are you in such a hurry to kick me out? Are you afraid that a long delay will cause more trouble? Y-You, what nonsense are you talking about? Chen Kexin felt a little guilty. At this point, could that girl still turn the tables? Impossible! Her mother had said that the forgery this time was foolproof! Even top-notch hackers would find it hard to find out. How could Jiang Yining possibly have a way to prove her innocence? Give me the computer. Jiang Yining walked up to the young man and said politely. The man quickly handed over the computer. Jiang Yining found a place to sit quietly and focused on controlling the computer. The entire hall instantly fell silent, leaving only the sound of typing on the keyboard. Three minutes laterC Jiang Yining suddenly stopped. Done. Lu Zhi walked over and looked at the computer screen. There was one more investigation result. The IP address this time was completely different from before! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 35 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio What was going on? Everyone was dumbfounded. Now, what else do you have to say? Jiang Yining asked calmly without showing off. Lu Zhis gaze turned cold. Fake IP? Yes. He was not hopeless since he was able to tell it. Chen Qinglian couldnt believe it. She had hired the best hacker. How could Jiang Yining crack the fake IP address? This was impossible! You must be up to something. You were the one who posted the thread. The IP that we found just now is yours. We all saw it! Chen Kexin was a little flustered, but she didnt forget to smear Jiang Yining. She looked at the stunned man beside her and said, Qi Feng, arent you proficient in computers? Your computer skills are better than Jiang Yinings, so you can tell what tricks shes playing, right? Tell Brother Ah Zhi the truth! Qi Feng looked ashamed. His ability in IT was far inferior to the little girl in front of him. He had really wasted more than ten years of learning! Tell me! Is her presence threatening, and you dont dare to say it? Chen Kexin continued to clamor. No, its not that. Miss Kexin, Young Mistress found the real IP address. Im not as good as her. Qi Feng nodded slightly, expressing his admiration for Jiang Yining. It had nothing to do with their identities, it was just a recognition of their status as the strongest. Jiang Yining raised her eyes and said with a smile, Now the truth is out. I dont believe it Are you done? Dont you think youve embarrassed yourself enough? Lu Zhi interrupted her. Brother Ah Zhi, believe me. From the beginning to the end, it was all her doing. She deliberately slandered my mother. Chen Kexins eyes reddened. She stepped forward and wanted to grab Lu Zhis hand to plead for mercy. However, before she could touch him, Lu Zhi took a step back and said coldly, I know very well who did it. Just as he finished speaking, Ah Man walked into the living room. She ran to Lu Zhis side and whispered a few words before handing him a document. Lu Zhi opened it on the spot. After reading it, he threw a stack of documents at Chen Kexins face. Take a look for yourself. What is this! The snow-white A4 paper brushed across her delicate skin. Then, they fell down. Chen Kexin only felt extreme pain. But compared to the pain in her heart, what was this? She squatted down, picked up the A4 paper, and read it one by one Chen Qinglian realized that something was wrong and quickly picked it up. In the end, the more she looked, the more shocked she became. She had never expected that Ah Zhi would send someone to investigate this matter! These A4 papers were filled with all the people she had contacted, including the hackers she had bribed! There was irrefutable evidence! Chen Qinglian was so scared that her face turned pale. Ah Zhi Aunt Chen, Ive always tolerated your actions on account of your kindness in raising me. However, theres a limit to a persons patience. You crossed the line this time. In order to chase Jiang Yining away, she had resorted to such despicable means, and Lu Zhi would never forgive her. Im sorry! I know I was wrong! Im doing this for your own good. I dont want you to be bewitched by a woman of unknown origin! Chen Qinglian begged. Lu Zhis expression was cold and he had no intention of letting her off. Old Madam, you know better than anyone how much effort Ive put in for Ah Zhi all these years. Please help me talk to Ah Zhi so that he wont be so angry. Chen Qinglian pounced in front of Old Madam Lu and knelt down with a thud. No matter how slow Old Madam Lu was, she also understood what was going on. She was so angry that her vision turned black. How embarrassing! She thought that Jiang Yining had done something evil, but she didnt expect that she would be led by the nose and help the wicked! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 36 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio In the future, how would she have the face to teach Jiang Yining a lesson? She really wanted to turn around and leave. However, she could not bear to leave Chen Qinglian to Ah Zhi. Ever since he was young, her daughter-in-law did not care much about Ah Zhi. Her heart ached for her grandson, so she specially picked out Chen Qinglian from hundreds of wet nurses to take good care of Ah Zhi. Chen Qinglian did not let her down and took care of Ah Zhi like her own son. Old Madam Lu remembered that when Ah Zhi was young, Chen Qinglian had taken care of him for an entire month without having the time to change or sleep. By the time Ah Zhi recovered, Chen Qinglian had also fallen ill. And todays matter was ultimately for Ah Zhis own good. Jiang Yinings background was unknown, and staying by Ah Zhis side would always be a disaster Old Madam Lu gritted her teeth and said shamelessly, Ah Zhi, this is Qinglians fault. Cant we just get her to apologize to Jiang Yining? Dont be too harsh. After all, she worked hard to raise you. Chen Qinglian knelt on the ground and secretly wiped away her tears. What a bitter love show. She was clearly the one who was wronged, but why did the scene before her seem like she was the one who had wronged Chen Qinglian? Jiang Yinings eyes were tinged with a faint layer of mockery. She was not expecting Lu Zhi to punish the nanny who had raised him for nearly 30 years. At most, it would be a small punishment. She should leave quickly, lest her staying here and be the villain! However, as soon as she took a step forward, she heard Lu Zhi say coldly, You watched me grow up, so you should know my personality better than anyone else. If you do it knowingly, youll be punished even more. Jiang Yining paused and glanced at him. Lu Zhi said expressionlessly, As punishment, you wont be able to receive your monthly salary for a year, and you cannot appear near this house in the future. Also, apologize to Yining personally and get her forgiveness. Old Madam Lu was slightly relieved when she heard this. The punishment was not severe. If Aunt Chen couldnt receive her monthly salary, she could secretly give her money. As for the villa, it was fine if she didnt come. Ah Zhi had many places to stay anyway. Chen Qinglian did not expect that his punishment would be so light, so she opened her mouth to admit it. Unexpectedly, Lu Zhi changed the topic and continued coldly, Tomorrow, Ill get someone to record a video of you to prove Yinings innocence. Itll be posted on the Qing University forum and pinned to the top for a month. You will also have to personally make breakfast. Go to the entrance of Qing University and give it to every student. Also, attach a piece of paper that explains what you have done and tell everyone about the evil things you did. The duration is one month. No one can do it for you! Of course, you can choose not to go, but from then on, there will be no place for you in the Lu family. Chen Qinglian felt like she was struck by lightning. Chen Kexins face also turned red. Brother Ah Zhi, arent you embarrassing my mom by doing this? Im still studying at Qing University. If people find out what my mother did, how can I continue to stay at Qing University? The students of Qing University were all top talents. If this matter were to spread, the entire upper-class society would definitely know. Who could afford to embarrass themselves like that? Chen Qinglian was unwilling to do it! You only think about how you cant stay at Qing University, but have you ever thought about Yining? If she was successfully framed by Aunt Chen, she would have to bear the reputation of being a mistress for the rest of her life and her future would be ruined! Lu Zhis voice was stern, and he did not care about the mother and daughter at all. I I Chen Kexins tears fell and she said heartbrokenly, Ill apologize to Jiang Yining no, Miss Jiang on behalf of my mother. Ill kneel down and kowtow to her! I only hope that she can understand my mother! Dont humiliate my mother! As she spoke, she was about to kneel down. Jiang Yining was quick to react. She stepped forward and held her knee with her foot. Dont! Miss Chen, youre a noble. How can I afford to receive a kowtow from you? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 37 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Besides, when have I ever humiliated your mother? It should be your mother who humiliated me, right? We cant lie through our teeth. However, if you insist on distorting the truth and want to slander me like your mother, then I cant do anything about it. After all, I dont have any power and no one to rely on. Jiang Yining made her words clear and understood. Then, she looked at Old Madam Lu meaningfully and retracted her toes. Chen Kexin froze in mid-air. She didnt know whether to kneel or stand! Old Madam Lu wanted to speak up for the mother and daughter, but at this moment, she could not speak up. After all, Jiang Yining had already said that whoever helped Chen Qinglian would not be able to distinguish right from wrong and would be bullying a poor person like her. What a sharp tongue! Dont make things difficult for Yining anymore. Aunt Chen, choose your punishment. Otherwise, I will make the choice for you. Lu Zhi lowered his eyes and spoke in a faint voice. No one dared to refute it. Chen Qinglian slumped onto the ground, knowing that she could not escape this. Otherwise, when Ah Zhi made the decision, she would only end up being expelled from the Lu family! I I choose to apologize and clarify things for Miss Jiang. Ill bear the responsibility for my mistakes. Kexin, stop making trouble. Mom, sob, sob. Its been too hard on you. Ive let you down. I didnt help you at all. Chen Kexin ran to her mother and hugged her while crying. Chen Qinglian shook her head. Silly girl, I dont even feel wronged. Why are you crying? Boohoo Chen Kexin sobbed. Chen Qinglian took out a handkerchief and wiped away the tears on her daughters face. Then, she stood up and walked over to Jiang Yining. She bowed deeply and said, Im sorry, Miss Jiang. Look what do I have to do to make you forgive me? As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it! If she said that in front of the old madam and Lu Zhi, she would not have had the nerve to make such an excessive request! Chen Qinglian had Jiang Yining in her grasp and thought she didnt dare to be presumptuous. But the next moment Jiang Yining said to her rather rudely, Although you are an elder, you should be punished for your mistakes. This is something that even three-year-olds understand. I wont punish you too much. After all, youre old and cant bear to be tortured. How about this, you can copy the entire The Analects and Standards for Being a Good Pupil and Child a hundred times and learn how the ancient saints conduct themselves. A woman in her forties, almost fifty years old, was being scolded by a little girl like that. Her reputation was gone. Chen Qinglian gritted her teeth in hatred. Lu Zhi looked down at Jiang Yining and smiled. Jiang Yining was speechless. Was this 10,000-year-old ice face smiling just now? Although it was only for a moment and the smile was very faint, it was still very rare! After suffering a night of grievances, she finally felt a little better. Jiang Yining curled the corners of her lips and relaxed her eyebrows from the bottom of her heart. Alright, I accept. Chen Qinglian agreed. Then hurry back and copy the book. Remember to write neatly. I dont want to accept an insincere apology. Jiang Yining instructed. Yes. Chen Qinglian replied in a low and muffled voice as she was filled with anger. Then, she walked up to Old Madam Lu and said, Old Madam, I will go back to copy the books first and I cant serve you anymore. You and Kexin can go back together. Yes, alright. Old Madam Lu nodded. Chen Qinglian left dejectedly. Old Madam Lu looked at her grandson and had nothing to say. She held Chen Kexins hand and said, Kexin, I dont think theres a place for us in this house. Come with Grandma. Chen Kexins eyes were bloodshot and teary as she nodded slightly. Grandma, I wont send you off. After all, Im quite tired of being slandered for no reason. Ill treat you well the next time you come to my house. Jiang Yining said politely. This girl was deliberately angering her! Old Madam Lu glared at her fiercely and left in a huff. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 38 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining rubbed her nose. It was really strange. When the other elderly saw her, they all liked her. They begged her to be their disciple and even wanted to teach her all their skills. Why didnt Grandma Lu like her? She didnt do anything to let her down. As she was thinking, a pair of black trousers appeared in her field of vision. Looking up, it was a black shirt and a stunning face. She had followed Gu Zhanqing since she was young and was used to seeing men with outstanding appearances. She rarely felt that others were handsome. However, Lu Zhi was different. Every time she saw his face, her heart would beat wildly. She even wanted to use formalin to preserve his perfect facial features for future generations to study Nuwa must have put in a lot of effort when she created his face. As for mortals like them, they were probably nothing more than tiny specks of dirt that Mother Nuwa had casually tossed out. Dont you think that her punishment is too light? No! If one wanted to kill someone, one has to punish them through psychological means. For someone like Chen Qinglian, physical pain would not make her feel remorseful. To her, being embarrassed was definitely a hundred times worse! Thinking about how Chen Qinglian would hand out porridge and flyers explaining her crimes to the students at the school gate every day, she felt so good! Lu Zhi had indeed helped her vent her anger! Thats good. Lu Zhi looked down at her round little head and couldnt help but reach out to touch it. Jiang Yining was speechless. No one had dared to touch her head since she was born. Who gave him such courage? She looked up, wanting to protest his rude behavior. However, before she could say anything, Lu Zhi had already retracted his hand and brought up another topic. I heard from Ah Man that youre not very interested in what shes teaching? Not only was she not interested, but she also disliked it! Jiang Yining felt a headache when she heard Ah Man explain how to manage the company and the messy things in the company. Can I not learn? Jiang Yining asked as she twirled her fingers gently. She wouldnt starve to death if she didnt learn these things. Lu Zhi shook his head. Youre very smart and talented in this area. It would be a waste if you dont learn. Jiang Yining frowned. She felt that she had no talent at all. How could he tell? In the future, I will teach you personally. When you have no classes, you can look for me at the company. Lu Zhi said lightly. Oh Jiang Yining replied weakly, looking extremely dejected. What sin had she committed? Why did she get involved with someone like that, and be forced to learn? Ah Man stood at the side, holding her breath. It was such a blessing to have CEO Lu personally teach the course! Countless people were looking forward to it! If the Young Mistress learned CEO Lus skills, wouldnt it be easy for her to set up her own company in the future and expand it? CEO Lu really doted on his wife. Alright, you should go and rest first. Lu Zhi still had other things to do. Mhm. Jiang Yining nodded and was about to leave. Qi Feng couldnt help but ask, Young Mistress, are you a computer genius? How did you manage to find the virtual IP? Jiang Yining stopped in her tracks and said in embarrassment, I learned it by myself. I just casually pondered for a while and learned it. Maybe it was a coincidence. Dont say that Im a genius. I cant bear it. Qi Feng was speechless. She could easily self-study and become more proficient in computers than him, a Harvard IT graduate. Wasnt this called a genius? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 39 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio After Jiang Yining left, Lu Zhi retracted his gaze and walked to the French windows. He looked out at the moon and asked, Qi Feng, what do you think of her IT skills? Its not simple. To be able to find a high-level fake IP in such a short period of time, she must be at least a world-class hacker. Qi Feng was not stingy with his praise. When he saw Jiang Yinings methods just now, he was so impressed that he almost wanted to acknowledge her as his master on the spot! Top-notch hacker level, and high-level medical skills Qing University probably didnt have the right to accept such a person. Being a teacher was more than enough to teach the students of Qing University. Being a mere student was too much for her. However, such a person had to hide her true level and obediently become a student. He was really curious about what she wanted to do. Lu Zhi collected his thoughts and said, Send more people to investigate her background. Yes. Qi Feng nodded respectfully, but he felt strange in his heart. Didnt Sir dote on the Young Mistress a lot? Why did it seem like he did not even understand her situation? However, he did not dare to ask. He could only bury these doubts deep in his heart. The next day, Jiang Yining woke up punctually at 6:30 in the morning. Lu Zhi asked her to study with Ah Man at seven oclock every day. However, it was him today, and she would not want to obediently learn from that ice cube. Therefore, she quickly ran away before he woke up. She cleaned herself up as quickly as possible. However, when she reached the living room downstairs, Lu Zhi was already up! Did this person not need any sleep? Jiang Yining wanted to run back and continue sleeping. Lu Zhi stopped her without even looking up. Classes are suspended today. Remember to come back early tonight. I want to bring you back to the old mansion to get to know everyone. Jiang Yinings grip on the handrail tightened slightly. A few seconds later, she faintly nodded. Ah Man stood behind Lu Zhi and watched Jiang Yining go to the dining room. She couldnt help but ask, Sir, you know that Young Mistresss IT skills are superb. Why dont you ask her to help you find Mr. Beicheng? Shes not the only person in the world with superb IT skills. If I were only looking for people who were good at this, I would have been able to recruit quite a number of people. Do you think I insisted on finding Queen just because of her computer skills? Moreover, he would not use someone he did not understand at all. Ah Man immediately understood. If Queen wanted to complete the orders given by her employer, she would do everything she could No wonder Sir had to go through so much trouble. I was stupid. Lu Zhi said lightly, Get the car ready. Ill send Yining to school later. Yes. Ah Man nodded. Jiang Yining finished her breakfast and carried her bag. She planned to go out. A black Mercedes-Benz slowly stopped at the entrance of the courtyard. At the same time, she heard footsteps behind her. Im going to the company. Ill send you off too. ? Why was he in such a good mood today? Could it be that he wanted to make it up to her? Noticing her confusion, Lu Zhi stretched out his long arm and opened the car door. His dark, glass-like eyes reflected a faint golden light under the sunlight. Dont you want to see Aunt Chen get punished? If you want to, hurry up and get in the car. Yes! Of course, she does! She wasnt a good two-shoes who would be magnanimous enough to forgive the other party when she was bullied. Chen Qinglian had provoked her. Now that she was going to be punished, she would definitely go and watch! It was suggested that if one were to take pleasure in the enemys pain, it would become a hundred times more pleasurable! Jiang Yining bent down and got into the car. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 40 Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The car arrived at the front gate of the school. Across the road, Jiang Yining saw Chen Qinglian standing in front of the food delivery cart. Next to her was a very eye-catching glowing sign In order to atone for my sins, I will give all students free breakfast for a month! She no longer had luxurious clothes and an arrogant attitude. She was dressed plainly and stood there with a reserved and awkward expression. The students surrounded her curiously and pointed at her. From time to time, they would even pick up their phones and take photos of her. Lu Zhi said, Ah Man, remember to get someone to keep an eye on her every day. Yes, Sir. Sitting in the co-drivers seat, Ah Man replied. Jiang Yining secretly gave a thumbs-up. It was awesome! When Lu Zhi got serious, he did not care about family ties. However, she really liked his personality. The matter of framing you is written off. Lu Zhi looked at her and said calmly. Mhm! Jiang Yining couldnt hide the smile in her eyes. Lu Zhi looked at her for two seconds and said, Go to class. Okay, Hubby. Bye! Jiang Yining jumped out of the car and ran forward quickly. The car was silent. Ah Man stole a glance at her boss. Seeing that he didnt give any orders, she didnt dare to breathe. After a long while Drive, Lu Zhi said. When Jiang Yining walked into the classroom, the commotion instantly disappeared without a trace. She knew what was going on. However, she did not respond. She walked to her seat, sat down, and began to read quietly. The students looked at each other. After holding it in for about five to six minutes, a girl walked up to Jiang Yining and said, Are you alright? Ive read all the posts on the school forum. Ignore those silly people. Yes, Im fine. Jiang Yining looked very calm. This reaction was rather unusual, and the girl admired her. Being slandered for seducing a married man was a huge blow to many girls. If it were her, she would have cried her eyes out and no longer had the face to live. For Jiang Yining to be able to face it so calmly, her heart was really strong! Hello, my name is Ye Xiaoxi. We are classmates. Ye Xiaoxi reached out her hand in a friendly manner. Jiang Yinings gaze finally shifted from the textbook to the face of the girl beside her. She had a round, apple-like face, and her eyebrows were delicate and sweet. She looked pretty good. However, she was never used to making friends. Lin Yan was her only good friend since she was young. She would only feel uncomfortable with the warmth and closeness of others. Yes, hello. Jiang Yinings reply was rather cold. Ye Xiaoxi did not mind and continued to chat with her. She only quieted down when the bell rang. In the afternoon, there was a volleyball class. All the students had changed their outfits. The teacher divided them into groups and asked them to rehearse in pairs after the demonstration. Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi happened to be in the same group. Ye Xiaoxi jumped around happily and said, Were really fated to be in the same group. Jiang Yining was speechless. There were only 30 students in the class, and the total number of girls was 10. The girls were grouped with the girls, and the boys were grouped with the boys. A one in five chance, how could this be considered fate? However, Ye Xiaoxi did not care. She happily rehearsed with Jiang Yining. After the PE class was finally over, Jiang Yining walked to the edge of the grass and grabbed a bottle of water, intending to drink it. However, she saw a middle-aged man holding Ye Xiaoxis hand and pestering her. Jiang Yinings hand paused, but she was not in a hurry to help. However, her gaze never left. Get lost. I told you, I dont have money! If you want money from someone, go ask that woman! I have nothing to do with her anymore! Heh, you two are biological mother and daughter. Your mother took you as collateral. According to the contract, you must marry me! Lets go, you have to go back with me today! If you dont let go, Ill call the police! Go ahead. If you call the police, Ill blow this matter up and let everyone in Qing University know that your mother is a gambler! Drug addict! Lets see how you can continue staying in this school! Ye Xiaoxi blushed when she heard this. The man took advantage of the situation and hugged her, opening his mouth to kiss her. Get lost! Ye Xiaoxi shouted in despair, trying to avoid his intimacy. However, the man was not afraid at all. Instead, his eyes revealed a faint excitement. He forcefully cupped Ye Xiaoxis face and was about to kiss her. But at this moment, someone kicked him hard. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Using Action to Prove How Much I Love You Chapter 41: Using Action to Prove How Much I Love You Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The man staggered and almost fell. When he finally managed to stabilize himself, Ye Xiaoxi escaped. He looked behind him angrily, but when his gaze landed on the other partys face, most of the anger in his heart instantly dissipated. It was another little beauty. She looked much better than Ye Xiaoxi. I was wondering who it was. So its a beauty. Why did you kick me? Xiaoxi and I are a couple, so its normal for us to be intimate Bah! Shameless! I dont know him. He molested me! .. Ye Xiaoxi grabbed Jiang Yinings arm tightly and stared at the man in front of her warily. Didnt you hear what she said? She doesnt know you. Ill give you a chance to disappear immediately. Otherwise, Ill call the police to arrest you. With me as a witness, youll be sentenced to at least three years for attempted rape. Jiang Yinings expression was cold, and her aura was strong. She looked at the man in front of her as if she was looking at an ant. Attempted rape? This is an open-air stadium! Who would believe your nonsense? What cant a lustful man do? Besides, the police station only cared about evidence. It doesnt matter whether its the open-air stadium or other places. Jiang Yining didnt waste any time talking to him and directly dialed the police stations number. Hello, is this the police station? Theres a pervert with me, so please come over. This is the stadium of Qing University. The man did not expect her to really call the police and immediately cowered. Good, good, you guys have guts! Ye Xiaoxi, just you wait! After saying that, he turned around and ran. Ye Xiaoxi heaved a sigh of relief and asked worriedly, Did you really call the police? No, it was just an act. Jiang Yining put away her phone. Ye Xiaoxi said, Thank you, Yining Youre so brave. If only she could be as powerful as her, then her bully wouldnt chase her to school and bully her. Youre welcome. However, in the future, if you encountered such a hooligan, you should call the police to catch him and teach him a lesson. Jiang Yining held the bottle and walked out of the stadium with a calm expression as if nothing had happened. Ye Xiaoxi stood rooted to the ground, biting her lower lip as tears glistened in her eyes. It was past four oclock, and there were no more classes. Jiang Yining returned home early. The housekeeper prepared a new set of clothes for her and then found a stylist to dress her up. Looking at the dazzling Jiang Yining, the housekeeper said, Young Mistress, you dont pay much attention to your image. Look, if you tidy up a little, you wont look worse than those celebrities. Good-looking appearance can be seen everywhere, but interesting souls are one in a million. You only look at the surface, but I pay more attention to the inside. Jiang Yining smiled. The housekeeper wiped her sweat awkwardly. This Young Mistress was really different from the others. No wonder Sir liked her. It was time. Lu Zhi also arrived home on time. But when he saw Jiang Yining, his dark eyes flickered. Jiang Yining looked at his serious face and teased him. She walked around in front of him and asked, Do I look good? You do. Lets go. Lu Zhis voice was cold. Jiang Yining held his arm and said, Hmph, youre praising me without any emotion. You must think that I dont look good. Hubby, do you have women outside, so you think that I dont look pretty anymore? Lu Zhi furrowed his thick eyebrows and said, Stop fooling around. Look, you think Im being unreasonable. Do you not love me anymore? Jiang Yining looked up and pouted slightly. The surrounding helpers were dumbfounded. This was the first woman who dared to speak to Sir like this. The Young Mistress really relied on Sirs favor to be unscrupulous. Sob, sob, sob. Hubby, how can you do this to me? We only got our marriage certificate a few days ago. If you dont love me, then tell me. Ill pack my bags and return to my mothers house immediately. Jiang Yining observed Lu Zhis troubled expression and was overjoyed. It was rare to see the serious iceberg reveal other emotions. Hehe How interesting. Lu Zhi had long known that Jiang Yining was a good actress who could change her expression in seconds. But he did not expect her to use this on him. He paused for a few seconds. He suddenly reached out and hugged her waist. Lowering his head, he leaned close to her ear and said in a deep voice, My dear wife, do you want me to prove how much I love you with my actions? A hot breath blew into her ear. It was itchy, flaky, and numb Jiang Yinings neck shrank back, and she was defeated in seconds. This was different from what she had expected. No need, no need. I know how much you love me. Arent we going back to the old mansion to see your family? Lets go quickly, or well be late.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Entrust Ah Zhi to You Chapter 42: Entrust Ah Zhi to You Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining let go of his arm dejectedly, lifted her skirt, and ran out. Lu Zhis lips moved slightly as he followed her footsteps. As they drove to the Lu familys old residence, Lu Zhi handed Jiang Yining an iPad. It had all the information and 3D portraits of the Lu family members so that she could get to know the Lu family more easily. Jiang Yining remembered very quickly. After looking at them for about twenty minutes, she imprinted everyones appearance and information in her heart. Not long after, the car stopped in front of the Lu familys old residence. The servant stepped forward and opened the car door for them. .. Jiang Yining wanted to get out of the car. Lu Zhi pressed down on her shoulders. You can go down after I go down. With that, he walked down. He walked to the other side of the car and stretched out his slender fingers. Jiang Yining immediately understood his intentions and placed her hand on his palm. Lu Zhi held her hand and walked into the Lu familys old residence. He had already informed his family that he would bring Jiang Yining back. Therefore, even if the entire Lu family was not satisfied with this new daughter-in-law, they still specially made time to return to the old residence. Jiang Yining walked into the living room and saw everyone in the Lu family, and she matched them one by one. Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom. I wanted to greet you guys for a long time, but Ah Zhi has been busy and didnt have the time. It was not good for me to come here rashly, so Im really sorry for dragging it out until today. Jiang Yining greeted the four core figures accurately. Old Master Lu nodded slightly and said, Thank you, it must be tough for you. Its not hard at all. As long as I can be with Ah Zhi, Ill feel very happy no matter what happens. Jiang Yining smiled shyly and leaned into Lu Zhis arms. They looked like a newlywed couple. Father Lu felt that this daughter-in-law was not as bad as his mother had described. She was quite understanding. Alright, you must be tired from rushing here. Sit down and talk. Dont just stand there. He gestured for Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining to take their seats. Old Madam Lus expression turned even uglier. She had already instructed her family not to be polite to this girl. Her son had betrayed her so quickly! Old Madam Lu snorted coldly and sat in the middle of the sofa. Mrs. Lu, who was also Lu Zhis mother, Shen Man, followed behind the old madam without saying a word. Her expression was indifferent as if they were not her biological son and daughter-in-law. Seeing this, the others also sat down. The servant went forward and poured tea for them. Old Master Lu asked Jiang Yining, Little girl, I dont mind you being with our Ah Zhi. But you havent introduced your family background yet. Were going to be a family soon. Im afraid this isnt appropriate, right? Grandpa, Im from Sea City. My parents died in an accident when I was young. I only have a younger sister at home. How pitiful. Old Master Lu sighed. Then who do you two sisters rely on to support yourselves? Shen Man was finally willing to open her mouth Its like this. My parents have an old friend who raised us sisters since we were young. Other than that, when I was young, I met a grandfather. He had brilliant medical skills, and he felt that we were fated, so he taught me medical knowledge for free. From the age of thirteen, I was able to treat patients and earn some pocket money to subsidize my living expenses and tuition fees. Old Master Lu had always been very worried about his grandsons illness. When he heard that she knew medicine and that she had studied under a very good doctor, he immediately became interested. Oh? Are your medical skills superb? Im not considered superb, but I know a little. Jiang Yining said humbly. She studied under Fu Peiwen. Lu Zhi interrupted and looked at his grandma meaningfully. He thought his grandma had already told his grandpa that Jiang Yinings master was Fu Peiwen. However, she didnt Old Madam Lu averted her eyes and avoided her grandsons gaze. Old Master Lu stood up excitedly. Divine Doctor Fu is your master? How is he? Grandpa Fu has passed away. Jiang Yining lowered her eyes, and a touch of sadness flashed across them. Fu Peiwen and Lin Yan were the only ones who treated her the best in this world. Unfortunately, one had passed away, and the other was missing Old Master Lu sighed in disappointment. The heavens are really jealous of talents. After a pause, he held Jiang Yinings hand eagerly and said, Girl, well entrust Ah Zhi to you in the future. Fu Pciwens medical skills were superb, so his disciple should not be bad either. Initially, he was worried that his grandson, Ah Zhi, would not be able to recover from his illness. There was finally hope now! Old Master Lu wished he could treat Jiang Yining well and take good care of her.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 43 - Chapter 43:1 Have No Objections as Long as Ah Zhi Likes It Chapter 43:1 Have No Objections as Long as Ah Zhi Likes It Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining was shocked by the old mans sudden enthusiasm and didnt know what to say. She could only smile and nod. Old Madam Lu was afraid that her husband would betray her. Therefore, she kept the fact that Jiang Yining was Fu Peiwens disciple a secret. However, she couldnt hide it even if she wanted to. He would find out sooner or later. When she heard that Jiang Yining was coming to the old residence today, she had mentally prepared herself. However, seeing this scene with her own eyes, she was so angry that her chest felt tight. She could not help but say sarcastically, Its not certain whether its true or not. Old man, dont be deceived by her. In the past, we spent a lot of money to hire doctors to treat Ah Zhi, but didnt we encounter a lot of scammers? .. Lu Zhi had expected his grandma to make things difficult for him. Therefore, before she could finish her sentence, he took out the jade pendant that Jiang Yining was wearing from his neck. This is the token that Grandpa gave to Doctor Fu. Thats right! Thats right! I did give it to him! Old Master Lu could no longer listen to his wifes words. He picked up the jade pendant and took a closer look at it. He then said with a choked voice, Divine Doctor Fu is a savior. If it werent for him, Ah Zhi would have died long ago. I promised him that I would ask him to come back to treat Ah Zhi ten years later. I didnt expect that he couldnt make it to the agreed time, and instead, he sent his beloved disciple over. Old Master Lus gaze fell on Jiang Yining, full of love. Youre really a good child. Dont worry, as long as you can cure Ah Zhi, the Lu family will not mistreat you. Thank you, Grandpa. Jiang Yining agreed with a bright smile. Old Master Lu held her and Lu Zhis hands and sat down beside him. When the rest of the Lu family saw this, they could not help but look at each other. Who would dare to show Jiang Yining any attitude in the future? The Old Master and Ah Zhi were protecting her. Old Madam Lu couldnt count on her husband, so she turned around and urged her daughter-in-law, Manman, why dont you care about your son? Hes the eldest grandson of the Lu family and the CEO of the Lu Corporation. How can he marry a girl of unknown origins? As long as Ah Zhi likes it, I have no objections. Shen Mans expression was calm. Youre a mother. Why dont you care about your son at all? Old Madam Lu cursed in a low voice. Mom, you were the one who told me not to interfere with Ah Zhi back then. Why do you want me to interfere again today? Whether you want me to care or not, lets make it clear so that I can follow your instructions in the future. Shen Man looked at her mother-in-law with an unfathomable expression. Old Madam Lu was instantly speechless. In her heart, Shen Man was indeed not worthy of taking care of Ah Zhi. However, how could a mother sit idly by when it came to her childs life? This daughter-in-law was not even as qualified as Chen Qinglian. Shen Man didnt care what her mother-in-law was thinking. She sat quietly in the living room for a while before she got up and left. ? ? ? Jiang Yining chatted with Old Master Lu for a long time about her grandfather. Old Master Lus attitude towards her was getting better and better. Unknowingly, it was already dinnertime. Lu Zhi said, Grandfather, lets stop. Lets eat first. Whatever you want to ask, Yining can answer at any time. Good, good. This is what you promised me. When you have time in the future, Yining should come to the old mansion more often to accompany me. Old Master Lu said with a smile. Jiang Yining naturally couldnt ask for more. If she wanted to investigate Lin Yan, she had to get in touch with the Lu family. Previously, she was blocked by Old Madam Lu and could not enter the Lu family. Now that she had Old Master Lus support, who would dare to stop her? Jiang Yining looked at Lu Zhi with eyes full of gratitude. It was all thanks to his help today. Otherwise, she wouldnt have been able to shut Old Madam Lu up so smoothly. Lu Zhi felt her gaze and looked over. Their eyes met, and he was dazzled by the burning light in her eyes.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: The Scheming Female Supporting Character Chapter 44: The Scheming Female Supporting Character Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio When the three of them arrived at the restaurant, they saw Chen Kexin. He had thought that she would avoid tonights banquet because of Chen Qinglians actions. He didnt expect her to come. Old Master Lu had also heard about what had happened before, but he couldnt blame Chen Kexin. Firstly, this child grew up in the Lu family and was no different from his biological granddaughter. Secondly, the child could not bear the responsibility for the mistakes made by the adults. However, his heart ached for Jiang Yining. She had suffered so much at such a young age. It was not easy for her to settle down in the Lu family, and she had also suffered an undeserved disaster. Old Master Lu gently patted the back of Jiang Yinings hand. .. Jiang Yining smiled at him, indicating that she didnt mind Chen Kexins arrival. Old Master Lus impression of her became even better because of this. Chen Kexin was sitting beside Old Madam Lu. When she saw Lu Zhi come in, she could not help but bite her lower lip. Her eyes gradually filled with tears. When Old Madam Lu saw this, her heart instantly felt like it was being stabbed by a knife. Kexin, bear with it a little longer. After a while, she wouldnt be able to be proud anymore. Yes. Chen Kexin nodded. In a place where no one else could see, she wiped her tears. When she raised her head again, she slightly raised her chin. She was as arrogant as a white swan. Lu Zhi didnt even look at Chen Kexin from the beginning to the end. He focused on taking care of Jiang Yining as if she was the only one in his eyes. The dishes were served one by one, and Lu Zhi would put food into Jiang Yinings bowl from time to time. Old Master Lu kept calling out to her. Yining, try this. Its our chefs specialty. Youre from Sea City, so you should like sweet food. This dish suits your taste. Thank you, Grandpa. Dont be so polite with me. If you like it, Ill send the chef to you. In the future, youll be able to eat whatever you want every day. Old Master Lu said dotingly. Its okay, Grandpa. Ill come over more often in the future so that I can eat it. Thats true! People who didnt know better would think that they were biological grandfather and granddaughter when they saw the interaction between them. Lu Zhi scooped another bowl of soup for Jiang Yining. Chen Kexins hand that was holding the spoon trembled slightly. Clang. The spoon hit the plate, making a crisp sound. Everyones attention was immediately attracted to her. She quickly picked it up and looked at Old Master Lu. Grandpa, Im sorry. Ive been having a fever for the past two days, and my arms are a little sore. You were sick? Have you seen a doctor? Yes, I did. I also took my medicine. Chen Kexins voice was soft and pitiful as she replied, Its nothing serious. I should be fine after resting for a few days. Okay, be careful. Recently, the seasons had changed and the flu is prevalent. Your body is weak, so you have to be more careful than others, Old Master Lu said. Grandpa, you still dote on me. Chen Kexin said as tears fell. As if afraid that others would see, she wiped her tears with her hands in a panic. Old Master Lu sighed. This girl was good in everything, but she was too fragile. How could someone be the young mistress of the Lu family, especially Ah Zhis wife, be so weak? Compared to Kexin, Jiang Yining was more suitable for Ah Zhi. Old Master Lu looked at his wife and said, Give Xiner a handkerchief. Old Madam Lu took out her handkerchief. She personally wiped the tears from Chen Kexins eyes. Chen Kexin lowered her head and continued to eat, but a touch of gloominess flashed across her heart. She wanted Jiang Yining to see. So what if she won her grandfathers favor? Grandpa still cared about her the most! Her friendship with the Lu family for more than twenty years was something that an outsider like Jiang Yining could never compare to! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Failed to Act Cool, Got Embarrassed Instead Chapter 45: Failed to Act Cool, Got Embarrassed Instead Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining saw through Chen Kexins trick, but she didnt say anything. She continued to eat her food quietly. Dinner ended, and everyone got up and returned to the living room. The housekeeper brought over a wooden box and said, Sir, the famous painting you auctioned overseas last time has arrived today. Where do you want to place it? Open it and take a look. The old man was old and liked to collect antiques. He had bought a lot of famous paintings from overseas. .. The auction this time was Raphaels work, which cost nearly 30 million US dollars. The housekeeper carefully opened the box and unfolded the painting. A portrait of a young woman with golden hair and a myriad of emotions appeared in front of everyone. Old Master Lu nodded in satisfaction. Chen Kexin stared at the painting for a while and said in fluent French, This is the work of the famous painter Raphael. He has always been known for his bold style. Thats right. Its indeed Raphaels work, Old Master Lu praised. Chen Kexin continued to talk about how beautiful the painting was and how ingenious the technique was. The rest of the Lu family more or less understood. Jiang Yining was the only one who didnt seem to understand what she was saying. Chen Kexin spoke for a while, and her eyes fell on Jiang Yining. There was a smirk on her lips. How could this girl from the countryside know French? She probably didnt know about foreign artists! Miss Jiang, youre so focused on the painting. Did you see something profound? Why dont you share it with us? After saying that, she slowed down and revealed a guilty expression. Sorry, I forgot. You dont understand French. Lu Zhi furrowed his brows. Kexin was clearly targeting Jiang Yining. Staring at a painting doesnt mean anything. Kexin, dont be unreasonable. Lu Zhi scolded in a deep voice. Chen Kexin lowered her head pitifully. Brother Ah Zhi, I dont have any other intentions. I just want to get closer to Yining. My mother did something wrong, and I want to make it up to her. Cant I do that? Ah Zhi, how could you do this to Kexin? She didnt do anything wrong. Old Madam Lu immediately defended her. Chen Kexin cooperated and sniffed. Old Master Lu said, Alright, stop arguing. Put the painting away and hang it in my study. The housekeeper was about to go forward and put the painting away. Jiang Yining spoke in fluent French, Raphael was born into a family with many women. He suffered a lot when he was young, and it was his mother and sister who tried their best to protect him. Then, he was able to grow up safely. After that, Raphael studied under a master and became a famous author. But as a man, he was also very concerned about the problems faced by women. The beautiful woman in this painting has her skin riddled with holes and is heavily injured. The artists intention was not to show the public that his painting skills were superb, but to make us pay more attention to womens health through this strong and intuitive visual impact. Jiang Yining looked at Chen Kexin and said, Your analysis is correct. However, to appreciate a painting, you need to pay attention to the deeper meaning hidden by the artist, not the surface. After she finished speaking, the entire living room was silent. No one expected that a poor girl whose parents had died could speak French fluently. Furthermore, she had a deep understanding of a French painter. It was so shocking that everyones jaws dropped! Chen Kexin didnt expect it either. She was so angry that her entire body trembled. She opened her mouth to say something, but she couldnt say it for a moment. However, her eyes were filled with intense resentment and jealousy as she stared at the person in front of her. She wished she could tear her into pieces! Why did Jiang Yining know more than her? What right did she have? Old Master Lu was silent for a while before he took the lead and clapped. Yining, what you said was really good. I just happened to learn some knowledge about Raphael. Grandpa, you flatter me. Jiang Yining lowered her head shyly, revealing a little girls attitude. Old Master Lu laughed out loud. However, Kexin had been learning from a painting master since she was young, but she was not as good as Jiang Yining, who only knew the surface. This comparison was impossible not to admire Yining! Ah Zhi really picked a good wife! A good painting needs a bosom friend to appreciate it. Yining, since you came to our house today, why dont I give you Raphaels painting since I dont have any good gifts? Old Master Lu said again. When the Lu family heard this, they were shocked again. This painting was worth 30 million US dollars! Converted to RMB, it was more than 200 million! The old man was going to give it away to Jiang Yining so easily. Jiang Yining also knew that this painting was very valuable, so she said, Grandpa, I dont know how to cherish it. Its better for you to keep it. With Ah Zhi around, what are you worried about? Old Master Lu insisted on sending her off. Lu Zhi spoke up and agreed on behalf of Jiang Yining. Thank you, Grandpa. Jiang Yining was speechless. She was even forced to receive a gift? She really did not know where to put this painting. What a headache.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Who Said I Want to Sleep on the Couch? Chapter 46: Who Said I Want to Sleep on the Couch? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio However, no matter what, she accepted the gift. They chatted with Old Master Lu until late at night. The old man asked them to stay for the night. Lu Zhi said, Yining still has classes tomorrow. Grandpa, if you really like Yining, well come and visit you on the weekend. Its only half an hours drive from our house to school. It wont delay. Old Master Lu did not give them any room to refuse. He immediately instructed the housekeeper to prepare a bedroom for them. Jiang Yining was speechless. .. If she stayed over, wouldnt she have to share the same bedroom as him? A single man and a single woman, burning with passion If anything happened, how much would she suffer? Lu Zhi seemed to have seen through her thoughts. He raised his hand and knocked on her head. One shall sleep on the bed, and the other can sleep on the sofa. Jiang Yining covered her forehead and said, Its not good for you to sleep on the sofa. Who said Im going to sleep on the sofa? Lu Zhi raised his eyebrows and said coldly. Jiang Yinings eyes widened. Do you expect me to sleep on the sofa? Do you have any objections? Of course, she had objections! And it was a huge objection! Jiang Yining shouted loudly in her heart, but under Lu Zhis murderous gaze, she said softly, No objections. Mhm. Lu Zhi did not say anything else and went to the bedroom. Jiang Yining looked at his back and made a disdainful gesture. He actually wanted a woman to sleep on the sofa. He was really heartless! She felt that he had such outstanding qualities. However, he couldnt find a girlfriend in his thirties because he was too straight! Jiang Yining sulked for a while before turning around to follow Lu Zhi. But when she looked upC Only then did she realize that he was fast due to his long legs. In just a few minutes, he had already disappeared. Fortunately, she had already asked the housekeeper about the general location. She would not lose her way in the Lu familys maze-like place. Jiang Yining walked forward unhurriedly. At the corner, a figure standing in the garden, secretly crying, blocked her way. She paused for a few seconds, then turned around, intending to sneak around. Unexpectedly, the other party discovered her tracks and shouted, Whos there, sneaking around! Jiang Yining sighed, Enemies really meet on a narrow road! Chen Kexin walked a few steps and saw that it was Jiang Yining. She immediately wiped the tears on her face and said fiercely, So its you! You must be thinking of something bad! Yes, thats right. Im thinking of something bad. Jiang Yining went along with her words. B*tch! Not only did you seduce Brother Ah Zhi, you even framed my mom. Now, you want to snatch Grandpa Lu away. Why are you so greedy? Thats right, Im that greedy, but what can you do to me? Jiang Yining shrugged. Chen Kexin was so angry that she couldnt even speak. If you have time to curse me, you might as well spend more time learning other useful things. This way, you might be able to catch up to my level in your lifetime and regain the favor of the Lu family. Jiang Yining advised with a smile. Chen Kexin could tell that she was mocking her for being inferior to her. Her blood pressure instantly surged. She caught a glimpse of a pebble out of the corner of her eye and bent down to pick it up, wanting to throw it at Jiang Yining. However, Jiang Yining reacted very quickly. She took a step forward and grabbed her wrist, forcing her to throw the stone away. Then, she said coldly, Miss Chen, Ive tolerated you because youre young and ignorant. But if you dare to hurt me, you wont end up much better than your mother, understand? Chen Kexin was stunned by her powerful aura. She was stunned for a few seconds before she began to struggle. Let go! Jiang Yining didnt let go immediately but stared at her without turning. It was as if she wanted to pierce into her heart. Chen Kexin was getting goosebumps from her stare. You, what do you want to do? Coward. How boring. Jiang Yining let go of her and walked forward without looking back. Chen Kexin stood in place and looked at the pebbles on the ground. She was secretly resentful. Sooner or later, she would kick Jiang Yining out of the Lu family! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Let Him Suffer a Little Chapter 47: Let Him Suffer a Little Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining went into the bedroom and realized that Lu Zhi wasnt there. Looking at the clean, soft, and spacious bed, she secretly rubbed her small hands. Humph. She would never mistreat herself. The bed was hundreds of times more comfortable than the sofa. Only a fool would sleep on the sofa. Besides, no one said that only Lu Zhi could sleep on the bed. Whoever got to the bed first shall sleep on it, okay? .. She did not believe that he would throw her out of the Lu familys old residence with hundreds of pairs of eyes staring at her. Jiang Yining made up her mind and immediately got on the bed. She fell into the soft blanket and rolled around a few times, wrapping herself up tightly. On the other side, Lu Zhi went to the study to look for his grandfather and ask him about some things. However, he did not expect to bump into his mother, Shen Man, at the door of the study. His expression turned cold as he called out in a low voice reluctantly. Mom. Its hard for you to still remember that you have me as your mother. Shen Man laughed at herself. As a mother, Im the last one to know that my son is getting married. If outsiders heard this, they would probably think that I was telling a joke. Lu Zhis jaw tensed up as he said with a sinister look in his eyes, A mother who isnt a good mother naturally doesnt deserve to be the first to receive news of her child. His mother had never been a qualified mother. Otherwise, his grandmother would not have found hundreds of wet nurses to choose the best one to take care of him. After all, no mother would secretly go abroad to meet her lover when her child was having chickenpox. He only had hatred and disgust for his mother. There was no love at all. Now, he only maintained his superficial feelings for the other members of the Lu family. When Shen Man heard this, her expression turned ugly. She opened her mouth slightly as if she wanted to say something. However, something else came out of her mouth. Ha, you really inherited all the bad habits of your grandmother. You have a bad mouth and a bad temper. No matter how incompetent I am, Im still your biological mother. Were connected in flesh and blood. Its something that no one could break or replace. Compared to Grandmas flaw, what you gave me is more fatal. Not only do I have a hereditary disease, but Im also born to be heartless and fickle. Lu Zhi retorted. You Shen Mans chest heaved up and down, her shoulders trembled slightly, and her eyes reddened. Clearly, she was furious. However, Lu Zhi walked into the study as if he did not see it. A long time after he left, Shen Man was still standing there, her nails deeply embedded in her flesh. However, she did not feel any pain. Lu Zhi chatted with his grandfather for more than an hour before he returned to his bedroom in a bad mood. In the end, just as the lights were turned on, he saw Jiang Yining lying in bed and sleeping peacefully. Her lips pouted slightly, and her face looked like a top-quality jade under the light. The anger in Lu Zhis chest dissipated a little. What a bold woman. To her, he was just a stranger. She actually dared to sleep so freely. If it were anyone else, they would have done something to her. It was too late for her to regret it. Lu Zhi stood there for a moment, took his bathrobe, and turned to enter the bathroom. After about twenty minutes He walked out and took out three blankets from the wardrobe and spread them on the floor. He closed his eyes and entered the dreamland of the world. On the bed, Jiang Yining secretly opened her eyes and looked at the man sleeping on the floor under the faint light. When she was waiting for him just now, she had indeed fallen asleep in a daze. However, the sound of his shower woke her up again. She thought that he would carry her to the sofa and sleep on the bed by himself. Unexpectedly, he took the initiative to sleep on the floor. Jiang Yining quietly matched her fingers under the blanket, feeling a little sorry for Lu Zhi. After all, the floor was hard and uncomfortable to sleep on. And with his height, sleeping on the sofa was too stifling. But It was impossible for her to sleep on the sofa. Therefore, it was better to let him suffer a little! Hehe. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: She Has Magical Effects Chapter 48: She Has Magical Effects Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining was having a sweet dream when she suddenly felt her body sink. Then, the earth shook. She suddenly woke up from her dream. When she opened her eyes, she met Lu Zhis dark and gloomy eyes. Instantly, alarm bells rang in her head. What do you want to do to me? I should be the one asking you that. Lu Zhis gaze was fixed on her. Jiang Yining felt that something was wrong. .. Why was their posture so strange? She was on top, and he was below After pausing for a few seconds, she turned her neck mechanically and observed the situation. In the end, she realized that she had rolled down from the bed and hugged Lu Zhi tightly like a koala bear. Moreover, she seemed to be drooling. The evidence was that there was a small glistening liquid on his naked chest under his half-opened pajamas. Jiang Yining was speechless. This must be a dream. However, the cruel reality shattered her fantasy. She blinked her eyes and secretly pinched herself. It was clear that this was true A few minutes later, Jiang Yining got up from Lu Zhis body. Without saying a word, she turned around and ran to the bathroom. If she didnt know how to face it, then she would run away! Lu Zhi frowned and wiped the stain off his body with a wet tissue. Then, he changed his clothes. He poured himself a cup of coffee and stood by the window, thinking as he waited for Jiang Yining to come out. He had thought that he would not be able to sleep soundly when he saw his mother yesterday. However, he did not expect to sleep so well. This was something that had never happened before. The only explanation was that Jiang Yining was by his side. Could it be that a doctor that had soaked in medicine for too long had medicinal effects? Jiang Yining brushed her teeth and washed her face as quickly as possible. She secretly opened the door and observed the outside through the gap. When she realized that Lu Zhi was still there, her face turned hot. Last night, she had unknowingly taken advantage of him. With his personality, he definitely wouldnt let it go. It was better to run away before he settled the score. Jiang Yining leaned against the wall and sneaked out. Unexpectedly, when she was almost at the door, Lu Zhi said lightly, Who did you learn French from? You sound like a native. Uh I learned it from my uncle. Why havent I heard you mention him before? Lu Zhi was very curious as to how many more skills she had yet to show. This girl was like a treasure trove. She could always give people surprises. Well, my uncle is dead, so 1 dont want to mention him to anyone else. In any case, he was dead in her heart. Lu Zhi raised his eyebrows slightly. When she mentioned her uncle last night, it didnt seem like he was dead at all. Im hungry. 111 go first. Take your time to wash up. Dont rush! After Jiang Yining finished speaking, she ran away. Lu Zhi did not stop her. After breakfast, it was still early before class. Jiang Yining strolled around the old residence of the Lu family. Their house was very big, like a maze. There were carved beams and ornaments everywhere. It was exquisite and peerless. One look and one could tell that they were from a wealthy family. No wonder so many people objected when she proposed to marry Lu Zhi. If she were Lu Zhi, she would not marry a wild girl of unknown origins. She was cursing in her heart. A small pavilion appeared in front of her. In the middle of the pavilion sat Lu Zhis mother, Shen Man. Jiang Yining knew that the mother and son did not have a deep relationship. When she came to the Lu family last night, this mother-in-law almost did not speak to her. She was so cold as if she was a stranger. How strange. No matter how poor the relationship between mother and son in a wealthy family was, it shouldnt be this distant. However, she was not curious about this. She only thought about how Shen Man was Lu Beichengs biological mother and how she had been living in the Lu family mansion. She should know a lot about Lu Beicheng then. It shouldnt be a big deal for her to get close to her future mother-in-law, right? With that thought in mind, Jiang Yining walked up to her with numb legs and smiled obediently. Mother-in-law, youre up so early. Shen Mans hand that was pouring tea paused. Mother-in-law? What a strange title. She looked up at the person in front of her, the indifference on her face unchanged. Didnt All Zhi tell you that Im a bad woman and you shouldnt get close to me so easily? What kind of son would slander his own mother like this? Mother-in-law, we are family. Dont worry, I will treat you like my mother in the future. Jiang Yining said with a smile. Shen Mans fingertips caressed the celadon teacup and said, I didnt expect that someone with such a cold personality would find such a passionate girl like you to be his wife. What she didnt expect was that he hadnt told her how despicable she was as a mother.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Ah Zhi’s Taboo Chapter 49: Ah Zhis Taboo Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio This is called complementing each other. No way. Yes. With you by All Zhis side, his days wont be too difficult. Shen Man said, half gratified and half emotional. Jiang Yining felt that she still cared about Lu Zhi, but why was she so distant from him on the surface? Doubt flashed past her mind, but she did not ask. Instead, she changed the topic to Lu Beicheng. By the way, Mother-in-law, I heard from the housekeeper that All Zhi has a younger brother, right? Why wasnt he here? Did something hold him up and he couldnt come home? Shen Mans hand shook violently and spilled the hot tea in the porcelain pot, almost scalding herself. Jiang Yining quickly picked up the porcelain pot and asked, Mother-in-law, are you alright? .. Im fine. Shen Man looked up at her in panic. Didnt Ah Zhi warn you not to mention Beicheng? No. Jiang Yining asked curiously, Why cant I mention him? Beicheng and Ah Zhi are brothers. Shen Man curled her lips, her eyes filled with complicated emotions. They are blood brothers who have a closer relationship than anyone else. However, Beicheng had an accident and could no longer be found. He had become Ah Zhis taboo. She shifted her gaze to Jiang Yining and said sternly, You must remember not to mention Beicheng in front of Ah Zhi in the future. Otherwise, he would never forgive you, even if you were his most beloved girl. Jiang Yining was speechless. Was it that serious? It seemed that Shen Man knew the inside story but was unwilling to tell her. Jiang Yining didnt dare to ask further because she was worried that Shen Man would notice something. She sighed and said, I understand. Thank you, Mother-in-law. Shen Man held her forehead tiredly. Im a little tired. Ill go back and rest first. Be careful at home. Mother-in-law, I know a little about medicine. You dont look well. Why dont I take a look at you? Jiang Yining stepped forward and wanted to take Shen Mans pulse. However, she mercilessly waved it away. Theres no need Shen Man had just finished speaking when a tall figure flashed out and protected Jiang Yining. What did you do to her? This sharp and familiar voice Jiang Yining looked up and saw Lu Zhis face. She explained, You misunderstood. I saw her push you away with my own eyes. What else is there to misunderstand? Lu Zhi looked at his mother with hatred. In the future, dont get close to Yining, and dont even think about doing anything harmful to her. Otherwise, 1 wont let you off! Shen Mans face was as pale as paper and she gave up on defending herself. No matter what she said, Ah Zhi would never believe her. Why waste her breath? Since you care so much about your wife, you dont want her to be hurt at all. Then protect her well and dont let others take advantage of her. After Shen Man finished speaking, she clenched her fists and left. Jiang Yining looked at the thin and tottering figure, and her heart ached a little. How bad would it feel to be misunderstood by her own son? At the thought of this, she pushed Lu Zhi away fiercely and said, Why are you so fierce to your mother? 1 already said it was a misunderstanding. I wanted to treat my mother-in-law rashly, but she subconsciously pushed me away. She didnt use much force! Look, how could you say something like that? Hurry up and apologize to your mother. Lu Zhi said coldly, Im not going to apologize to that woman with a heart of stone. You should stay away from her too. Dont be deceived by her weak and innocent appearance. She might stab you in the back at any time. Jiang Yining clenched her fists in anger. How unreasonable! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: We Meet Again Chapter 50: We Meet Again Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio She lost her parents when she was very young. Although her grandfather doted on her, she was especially envious of children who had a mother. Lu Zhi really didnt know how lucky he was! If you dont apologize to her, youll regret it. Jiang Yining gritted her teeth. I never do anything that would make me regret. Lu Zhi was exceptionally domineering. Jiang Yining couldnt be bothered with him and turned to leave. .. He was left alone in the same spot! Jiang Yining came to school with anger and was not in the mood to listen to the lesson anymore. Ye Xiaoxi sat next to her and kept scrolling through her phone. Halfway through class, the teacher suddenly called out to Ye Xiaoxi. Ye Xiaoxi, explain the theory behind this. Ye Xiaoxi stood up abruptly and stared at her teacher in confusion. She didnt hear anything just now How would she know which paragraph the teacher had asked her to read? Seeing this, the other students snickered in low voices. The white-haired teacher adjusted his thick glasses. Why are you staring at your phone in class? Your parents spent so much money to send you to school just for you to play? Dont you feel bad for them? Ye Xiaoxi lowered her head and blushed. Jiang Yining handed her textbook to Ye Xiaoxi and said in a clear voice, Read the third paragraph. Ye Xiaoxi bit her lower lip and read the sentence that she had scribbled. The teacher who was reprimanding her stopped. The classroom gradually quieted down. After she finished reading, the teacher called Jiang Yining to get up. Tell me what 1 said just now. Ye Xiaoxi looked worried. It was all her fault. The teacher had purposely asked her to answer the question because she saw that Yining had helped her out of the predicament. She troubled Yining. Everyones eyes were focused on Jiang Yinings face. Everyone in the department knew that Professor An was the strictest. If they dared to play tricks under his nose, wouldnt they be courting death? If their usual grades were all deducted, they would have to repeat this course under the hands of this devil teacher next year. Jiang Yining was finished! She calmly met Professor Ans stern gaze without even looking at the textbook. She repeated what he had just said clearly. Professor Ans furrowed brows gradually relaxed. The rest of the people were dumbfounded. How could this work? Many people noticed that Jiang Yining had been staring at the birds outside the window and hadnt listened to the class at all! Professor Ans class was the most difficult. Even if they listened carefully, they might not be able to understand. She didnt listen to him seriously, but she could explain it. How did she do it? Mr. An, is there anything else you want me to answer? Jiang Yining asked after explaining. Professor An said in a deep voice, No, but remember to study hard in the future. Yes. Jiang Yining nodded and returned to her seat. Professor An continued his lecture. Ye Xiaoxi suppressed the admiration in her heart and hugged Jiang Yinings arm. Wow, Yining, youre too amazing! My admiration for you is like the water of the Yellow River. Listen to the class properly and dont mess around. Jiang Yining pulled her arm away and looked ahead. Ye Xiaoxi could not help but smile. She really liked Jiang Yining too much. She felt very safe when she was with her. In the future, she would definitely rely on her. After the class ended, Jiang Yining walked out with her books. Ye Xiaoxi packed her bag and followed closely behind her. Yining, lets have a meal together. Where are you going later? Lets go to the internet cafe. Oh, oh. Ye Xiaoxi nodded her head like a chicken pounding on rice. What a pity. I have to go to work later. Otherwise, I would have gone out with you. Jiang Yining asked casually, What kind of job do you want? Playing the piano. Ive been learning the piano for five or six years. Ye Xiaoxi smiled and asked, Are you interested in playing the piano? Im not as good as you in other areas, but 1 can teach you how to play the piano! No need. Jiang Yining refused. Ye Xiaoxi was a little disappointed. As the two of them talked, they walked out of the classroom. In the end, they were blocked by three to five people. The leader of the group was the perverted man who had harassed Ye Xiaoxi at the school stadium previously. Babies, we meet again.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Obtaining a Little Fangirl Chapter 51: Obtaining a Little Fangirl Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio He felt embarrassed when he was scared away by a little girl like Jiang Yining the last time. Therefore, he had specially found a few helpers to teach this girl a lesson before taking that b*tch Ye Xiaoxi away! Ye Xiaoxi trembled in fear. She had already tried her best to work to make up for the huge debt her mother owed. Why were these people still not letting her go? Let Yining go. This has nothing to do with her. Wu Yong, what do you want? Come at me! Ye Xiaoxi didnt want to implicate others. Jiang Yining had helped her many times, and she had already done her best. .. Heh, youre quite loyal. Wu Yong stared at Jiang Yining with a greasy and evil gaze and said, She kicked me last time and even threatened me. How can I let her go? You two 1 want to teach both of you a good lesson! After saying that, he gave his subordinates a look. Signaling them to take the girls away. Ye Xiaoxi shielded Jiang Yining behind her and stopped the two burly men. Yining, run! Catch them, dont let them go! Wu Yong shouted. Two of his men immediately seized Ye Xiaoxi, while the other went to catch Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining stood there calmly without any signs of panic. She skillfully took out her phone and clicked play. Almost at the same time, the schools broadcast began. Her voice sounded. There are kidnappers entering the school. There are five of them in front of Building A. One of them is bald and wearing blue nike sportswear. Hes 178cm tall and weighs about 160 pounds Wu Yong and the others were stunned by her and froze on the spot. In this short period of time, Jiang Yining had already clearly reported the characteristics of all of them. The male students nearby heard the news and rushed over. What are you doing? Entering our school without permission and attempting to kidnap someone? Youre quite bold. Call the police! Arrest them all! You dont look like a good person! The boys were all strong and aggressive as they pushed Wu Yong and the others. Wu Yong, who was still arrogant just now, was now like a rat crossing the street. He glared at Jiang Yining with a fierce gaze. This damn girl, she always ruined his plans! He would never let her off! His heart was filled with anger, but he also understood that the situation was not favorable for him. If they really entered the police station, it would be difficult to get out. Therefore, before things got out of hand, Wu Yong led his men and fled. Ye Xiaoxi wiped her tears and said to the male students who had helped her, Thank you. The boy scratched his head and said in embarrassment, Next time you meet such a person, remember to shout for help. Yes, 1 understand. After sending off the male students, Ye Xiaoxi turned to Jiang Yining with reddened eyes and said, Yining, how did you manage to sync your voice to the schools broadcast? Obviously she hacked into the school broadcast I downloaded an app that can be synchronized to the nearby broadcast for help, but it doesnt work. 1 only tried it out just now, but 1 did not expect it to work so quickly. I see. No matter what, you saved me again. Yining, thank you so much. Ye Xiaoxi had decided to treat Jiang Yining as her goddess! Jiang Yining waved her hand. Its nothing. As for you, do you have any entanglements with that man? My mom owes him money, and Im already trying to find a way to raise it. If it really doesnt work out, 111 sell my house and return him the money. Yining, you dont have to care. Its fine. Ye Xiaoxi pretended to be relaxed. They dont look like decent people to me. Jiang Yining frowned slightly. If its a loan shark, I suggest you call the police as soon as possible. Ye Xiaoxi nodded, but she had no intention of following Jiang Yinings instructions. She could not call the police. If she called the police, her mother would be sent to the police station. She was her only family in this world, and she was involved with drugs. If she was sent to the police station, it would be a problem if she could come out alive.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: You’re the Mistress of the House Chapter 52: Youre the Mistress of the House Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Whats going on up ahead? After Chen Kexin finished rehearsing, she walked out of the teaching building with her friends. When she saw Jiang Yinings figure, she couldnt help but ask. I dont know. Ill go and ask. Mhm. Chen Kexin waited at the same spot. Not long after, her friend ran back and said, Just now, the two juniors encountered a hooligan. However, one of the juniors was very calm. She used the schools broadcast to ask for help. Some boys had already gone over to help them chase away the hooligans. Oh, really? Chen Kexin replied in disappointment. .. It was a pity that a person like Jiang Yining wasnt bullied by hooligans. Kexin, lets go. You guys go first. 1 remember that 1 still have something to do. Alright then. Leaving her friends behind, Chen Kexin quickly walked out of the school alone. She noticed that Wu Yong and the others were about to get into the car. She quickly chased after him. Wait! Wu Yong turned around and saw a young girl. His eyes lit up. Little beauty, what do you need? Do you need my help? Chen Kexin suppressed the disgust in her heart and asked, Are you guys going to cause trouble for Jiang Yining? Who is Jiang Yining? One of the two female students who were harassed by you just now. When Wu Yong heard this, he immediately understood that the girl who had repeatedly ruined his plans was called Jiang Yining. Thats right. When Ye Xiaoxi told the girl to run away, she also called her Yining. What do you mean? Wu Yong asked warily. Could it be that this girl wanted to fight for justice for Jiang Yining? With her slender arms and legs? Ill give you money. Help me deal with her. Because 1 dont like her either. Chen Kexin laughed. Oh? Interesting. Wu Yong was instantly interested. Jiang Yining had no idea that Chen Kexin was actually hooking up with Wu Yong. She went to the internet cafe, found a secluded place, and logged into her email. She checked the information about Lin Yan. There was still no result. She offered a reward of a hundred thousand dollars to recruit people to help her investigate Lin Yans whereabouts. But it had already been so long There was not a single useful clue. The final breakthrough still had to be found from the Lu family. However, she had been in contact with the Lu family members these few days, but they seemed to be very wary of Lu Beichengs matters. How should she get her hands on it? After dealing with all the emails, Jiang Yining was about to leave. There was a new email in her mailbox. She opened it and took a look. Yining, your uncle already knows that you went to City A. Hes planning to go over and bring you home. Be careful. Gu Zhanqing was coming to City A? Even if he turned City A upside down and searched everywhere, he would never think that she was hiding in the Lu family. However, she had to be careful to avoid unnecessary trouble. Jiang Yining calmed down and left the bar. She stopped a taxi and rushed home. She had just arrived home. Jiang Yining changed into her loungewear. The housekeeper walked over and whispered, Young Mistress, Sir just came home and brought a pretty lady with him. Shes in the living room downstairs. In order to protect Jiang Yinings position as the Young Mistress, she had to keep a close eye on every female who approached Sir! Mhm, I understand. Jiang Yining wasnt jealous at all. She and Lu Zhi were a fake couple, so why would she care about what woman he brought home? As long as he did not disturb her. The housekeeper saw that she didnt do anything else and was a little angry that she didnt fight back. Young Mistress, arent you going to take a look? Do you need me to take a look? You should at least say hello. Youre the mistress of this house. Oh, alright. Jiang Yining reluctantly agreed. Jiang Yining went downstairs to the living room and saw Lu Zhi sitting on the sofa with his back facing her. Opposite him was a mature, elegant, and beautiful woman. Her every move was quite charming. What good taste. As a girl, she felt that such a stunner was pleasing to the eye. Not to mention, Lu Zhi was a male.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: In This World, There’s No Man More Thoughtful Than Him Chapter 53: In This World, Theres No Man More Thoughtful Than Him Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Hello. Jiang Yining waved her finger gently and greeted the other party. Lu Zhi heard the voice and turned his head slightly. When he saw Jiang Yining, who had a head full of black hair and a lazy expression, he introduced her calmly, This is Zhong Sese, 1 Im his business partner. I came to China this time because 1 have important work to discuss with him. Im not used to staying in a hotel, so Id have to disturb you for the next few days. 1 hope you dont mind. Zhong Sese interrupted Lu Zhi and did not reveal her identity. She had a good relationship with Lu Zhi and wanted to test this new family member. Jiang Yining raised her eyebrow. They were just business partners, but she was allowed to stay at his home. This relationship was extraordinary. .. During the time she spent with Lu Zhi, she had already figured out his personality and knew that he was definitely not ambiguous about his private life. Even Chen Kexin, who was his childhood sweetheart, could not come to stay at his house casually. The woman in front of him was so special that Lu Zhi would agree to it Could it be someone he cherished in his heart? The age difference between the two of them was not big, and their appearances were similar. As for their family background It shouldnt be much different. Could it be that the other party did not like him? Impossible! With Lu Zhis status, no woman could resist him. That meant that the two of them were in the right place and had not confessed to each other. Jiang Yinings heart turned several times before she finally smiled. She walked over to Lu Zhi and sat down. You wont disturb us. Ah Zhi and 1 are very hospitable. Usually, the house is very deserted. If there are guests who are willing to come, we would welcome them. She patted the back of his hand meaningfully. Dont worry, she owed him a favor. Naturally, she would also help him find a good girlfriend. Zhong Sese looked well-educated and reasonable. She couldnt be compared to the unruly and rude girl Chen Kexin. Lu Zhi frowned. This girl was really getting more and more impudent. She was touching him in front of his cousin. Thats good. Zhong Sese smiled and nodded, asking gently, Oh right, I heard from Ah Zhi that the two of you havent been together for long. How did you know each other? Her question was a little sour. Could it be that she was jealous? Ive known him for a long time. We have a deep history. However, we were able to get together because 1 was thick-skinned and pestered him. Lu Zhi couldnt hold back, thats why he got together with me. Jiang Yining raised her hand and blinked at Lu Zhi. My dear, is that right? Lu Zhi nodded slightly in agreement. Zhong Sese really didnt expect her reserved and arrogant cousin to be moved by a girls pestering. However, there was a barrier between a woman and a man. Perhaps it was because of this girls initiative that Ah Zhi was moved. I see. Yining, our All Zhi may look cold on the outside, but hes warm on the inside. He might not know how to dote on a girl, so you have to bear with him in the future. Zhong Sese said. Jiang Yining pretended to be confused. Huh? Doesnt Ah Zhi know how to dote on people? He dotes on me. When it rains, he holds an umbrella for me. When its cold, he puts on more clothes for me. When Im sick, he personally sends me to the hospital. In this world, there was probably no other man who was more considerate than him. She should be feeling sour, right? Was she jealous? As long as she flaunted it fiercely and stimulated her to the depths of her heart, she didnt believe that she could sit still. Zhong Sese looked at Lu Zhi in surprise. Tsk tsk, she really didnt expect All Zhi to be so good at pleasing girls in private. Lu Zhi was speechless.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Are You Jealous? Chapter 54: Are You Jealous? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Was she nuts? Why did she spout nonsense in front of others? Jiang Yining saw their strange expressions and thought that her plan had succeeded. She wanted to say a few more words to create a bigger effect. However, before she could speak, Lu Zhi stood up and grabbed her collar. He walked towards the dining room next door. What are you doing? Let go. Jiang Yining shouted in a low voice. Lu Zhi kept a straight face and didnt say a word. .. When they arrived at the dining room and confirmed that Zhong Sese was no longer in sight, he threw her onto a chair and said coldly, Youre lying. Jiang Yining tidied up her messy clothes, sat up straight, and said, Thats right. Why? Lu Zhis eyes landed on her smooth face. Are you jealous? Huh? Jiang Yinings black eyes widened. Is there something wrong with your brain? How could I be jealous because of you? She had never loved him and had no feelings for him at all! I low could she be jealous? Then why did you act like that just now? Lu Zhis face darkened slightly. Jiang Yining pursed her lips and said, I just wanted to help you. Since you brought her home, doesnt that mean that she meant something to you? A single man like you must like her Ill be the matchmaker for you When Lu Zhi heard this, his black pupils shrank. He spat each word slowly, Zhong Sese is my cousin. Jiang Yinings tongue almost slipped. What was that? His cousin? Isnt she your business partner? How did she become your cousin? Who told you that cousins cant be business partners? Lu Zhi asked. The scene of Zhong Sese deliberately interrupting Lu Zhis words flashed across Jiang Yinings mind. It was as if she had swallowed a goldthread. Ahhhh! That fellow must have deliberately made her misunderstand! A womans evil interest! Jiang Yinings cheeks turned red when she thought of how hard she had put in her performance. Lu Zhi also realized that his cousin was deliberately making Jiang Yining misunderstand. He said calmly, Dont try to make guesses in the future. If you want to do something, let me know in advance. Mhm. Jiang Yining looked very calm on the surface, but she was secretly poking the voodoo doll in her heart. Alright, lets go back. Dont let my cousin wait for too long. Mhm. Jiang Yining stood up and followed behind him. The two of them returned to the living room. Zhong Sese asked with a smile, What are you two whispering behind my back? Whispering my foot, this cousin of his was still pretending to be a stranger. Zhong Sese was definitely an actress! Jiang Yining cursed silently in her heart as she replied, All Zhi and 1 were discussing about how to properly entertain my cousin. She deliberately emphasized the last word. Zhong Sese knew that her trick had been exposed, but she did not feel guilty at all. You dont have to be polite with me. Were all family. Just order whatever you want. She paused for a moment before continuing, Oh right, Yining. Didnt you just tell me that All Zhi dotes on you a lot? Come, lets talk about it in detail. 1 really want to know how our thousand-year-old iron tree will perform after enlightenment. Jiang Yining refused to talk and kept quiet. Arent you very tired after a day of flying? Lu Zhi took the initiative to help. Go and rest, stop pestering Yining. Zhong Sese smiled evilly and said, All Zhi, youve really changed after getting married. You know how to dote on people now. Looks like you married the right person! The veins on Lu Zhis forehead twitched, but he did not reply. Zhong Sese was indeed tired. She turned around, held Jiang Yinings hand, and stuffed a gift box into her hands. This is a gift 1 brought back from Sweden to congratulate the two of you on your marriage. See if you like it. Jiang Yining didnt even open the packaging and said without blinking, 1 like it, 1 like it very much! Cousin, go and rest! Alright, 1 wont disturb you two. Zhong Sese stood up elegantly and walked towards the bedroom. Jiang Yining felt helpless.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Can’t Afford to Accept the Care of a Big Boss Chapter 55: Cant Afford to Accept the Care of a Big Boss Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Zhong Seses figure disappeared around the corner. Jiang Yining looked at Lu Zhi awkwardly before standing up and saying, Oh, 1 remember that 1 still have homework to do. Ill go back first. Lu Zhi gently reminded her, Sese and I have a deep relationship. I dont want her to know that we are a fake couple. During this period of time when shes staying at home, be more careful. Dont let her see any flaws. Zhong Sese and he were cousins, but their relationship was no different from that of biological siblings. If she knew that he and Jiang Yining werent truly in love when they got married, and that they were just using each other, she would definitely be hurt. He didnt want to hurt her and make her worry about him. Jiang Yining acknowledged it and took two steps forward. She stopped and asked alertly, Then are we going to stay in the same room? .. Which loving newlyweds would sleep in two separate rooms? However, as soon as she asked this question She regretted it. With Lu Zhis personality, he would definitely let her sleep on the floor if he slept in the same room as her! Youre right. No, you heard wrong! I didnt say anything! Jiang Yining went back on her words at lightning speed. Lu Zhi called the housekeeper over and ordered, Go and pack Young Mistresss things into my room. Also, prepare four more blankets. Yes, Sir. Jiang Yining was speechless. Regardless of whether she was happy or not, the housekeeper still brought two or three servants and emptied her room. Lu Zhi stood at the door and instructed softly, Until Sese leaves, you will be staying here. Can I not stay here? Jiang Yining suggested, Why dont you give me back my five hundred dollars? Ill go stay in a hotel. Do you think Ill agree? No. Since you already know the answer, dont waste each others time. Lu Zhi looked at her deeply and said, Dont worry, I wont do anything to you. Of course, she knew how righteous he was! But she didnt want to sleep on the floor! Jiang Yining looked at Lu Zhis soft bed and wanted to bargain with him. Can she sleep on the bed, and he shall sleep on the floor? However, the words were stuck on the tip of her tongue, and she did not dare to say them out loud. The last time at the Lu familys old mansion, she had already occupied his bed for one night. That was already her limit. This time, he would definitely not agree Jiang Yining gritted her teeth and silently made the bed, then lay down on it. Lu Zhi looked at the person who was full of resentment and a faint smile appeared on his lips. Then, he left. Zhong Sese had a good nights sleep. After she got up, she took a shower. Then, she pulled Jiang Yining along to put on a facial mask with her. After they were done, the two of them had dinner with Lu Zhi. Looking at the handsome man and beautiful woman sitting across from her, Zhong Sese was filled with the gratification of an elder. She had thought that Ah Zhi would grow old alone, especially after what happened to Beicheng. She did not expect him to find his other half before she did. Jiang Yining was picking up a meatbail when she felt Zhong Seses caring gaze and couldnt help but shiver. The meatbail fell on the table and rolled to the bottom. Zhong Sese looked at her indifferent cousin and secretly poked Ah Zhi under the table with her finger before saying softly, Ah Zhi, do you have bad eyesight? Cant you see that your wife cant get any food? Hurry up and help! Lu Zhi glanced at her and picked up some food helplessly before placing it in Jiang Yinings bowl. Jiang Yining was speechless. She couldnt afford to be loved by a big shot.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Go Sleep on the Bed Chapter 56: Go Sleep on the Bed Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Zhong Sese was very satisfied and praised him without sparing any effort. Look at how much All Zhi dotes on his wife. As his cousin, Ive known him for 30 years, but Ive never eaten the food that he had taken. Jiang Yining thought, You two can act more. Did they think that she was deaf and that she could not hear what they said at such a close distance? Lu Zhis expression was calm. Following that, Zhong Sese hinted again and again to Lu Zhi to take care of Jiang Yining. Lu Zhi did as he was told. Jiang Yining felt great pressure. .. She hastily finished eating and stood up to say, Im full! So fast? Zhong Sese asked. Yes, Im still preparing for tomorrows report. You guys can eat slowly. Dont worry about me. After Jiang Yining finished speaking, she bowed slightly and walked upstairs. Zhong Sese looked at Lu Zhi, who was not moving at all. She put down her bowl and chopsticks and said, Ah Zhi, why are you so cold to your wife? She said she was full, but youre still eating? Do you want me to stop eating with her? Lu Zhi asked calmly. Of course. Your wife isnt eating anymore, so why are you still eating? The most important thing to maintain the relationship between husband and wife is to take care of them. When your wife wants to leave alone, you should at least touch her cute little head, give her a hug or kiss, and say a few considerate words. How sad would she be if you acted so coldly? When these little actions accumulate, it will be the killer of a broken relationship! Zhong Sese tried her best to persuade him. Lu Zhi frowned. Relationships were really troublesome. Fortunately, he and Jiang Yuning were just a fake couple, so he didnt have to do so much. Yes, 1 understand. Lu Zhis expression was ice-cold, and he did not seem to be shaken at all. Zhong Sese felt angry seeing how nonchalant he was. Whats the use of knowing it? You have to remember it. You finally found a wife. If you let her go, you would feel lonely and empty for the rest of your life! No matter what she said, Lu Zhi finished the rest of the meal unhurriedly. Jiang Yining finished her homework, lay on the bed, and turned on her phone to play games. She loved e-sports, but she didnt play it often. Therefore, her rank had always remained at a relatively low level. After playing a few rounds, she got first place. A good friend who often played games with her said, Ah Ning, you can play professionally now. Do you want to join us? I dont want to. Jiang Yinings words were concise as she refused. The other party still wanted to persuade her. However, Jiang Yining heard footsteps coming from the door and quickly logged out of the game. Then, she threw her phone aside and covered her head with the blanket. She did not want to face Lu Zhi awkwardly. She pretended to go to bed early so that she wouldnt feel awkward facing him. The sound of footsteps soon approached Lu Zhi opened the door and saw a small figure curled up on the floor. His cousins words flashed through his mind. Had he gone too far with her? Jiang Yining. Lu Zhi shouted. Jiang Yining was speechless. Why did he call her? Didnt he see that she was already asleep? Seeing that she didnt move, Lu Zhi tugged at his tie and walked up to her, kicking her lightly. Jiang Yining was furious. Even though she didnt perform well just now, there was no need to be so rough with her, right? She lifted the blanket and glared at Lu Zhi. What are you doing? Lu Zhi didnt expect her to be pretending to be asleep. His cold eyes flashed with shock. Go and sleep on the bed. Hmm? Jiang Yining suspected that there was something wrong with her ears. She was not used to how things had suddenly become better. Really? If you dont want to sleep on the bed I want to! Jiang Yining climbed onto the bed nimbly and spread herself out. Lu Zhi chuckled softly and lay down where she was lying. Well He seemed to have smelled a faint fragrance that only belonged to girls. Lu Zhi had always hated the smell of perfume on the opposite sex, but strangely enough, Jiang Yinings scent was not that greasy and was very refreshing.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Hugging Chapter 57: Hugging Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Do you still remember what I taught you yesterday? When Jiang Yining heard this, she felt a headache coming on. She turned her back to him and pretended to be asleep. However, she did not expect to flip around too far. Gulp. She fell off the bed. Lu Zhi heard the commotion and got up to take a look. Are you okay? Jiang Yining snorted and didnt say anything. Youre quite capable to fall off from such a big bed. Jiang Yining was speechless. It was because she wanted to stay away from him. Otherwise, how could she fall? Lu Zhi walked in front of her and pulled her hand that was covering the back of her head. He placed his large palm on it and rubbed it. Jiang Yining realized what he was doing and couldnt help but look up at him. Who would have thought that Lu Zhi would coincidentally lower his head to check on her injuries? Their faces were so close that she could almost see the hair on his face and feel his hot breath Jiang Yining stared at him for a while and then suddenly stepped back. Thump! Her body hit the headboard again. Lu Zhi was stunned for two seconds before he chuckled. Youre usually quite smart. Why are you so stupid today? Youre the stupid one. My IQis as high as 139. Ever since she was young, no one had ever called her stupid. Jiang Yining was rather unconvinced. A person with a high IQdoesnt mean hes smart. Maybe youre better at studying or computers, but your physical fitness Lu Zhi paused meaningfully and didnt say anything else. Jiang Yining said, Im in good physical condition. If you dont believe me, lets spar. She forgot about the pain in her body and stood up in high spirits, waving her little fists at Lu Zhi. I dont fight with women. Besides, she couldnt beat him. Five or six special forces soldiers couldnt do anything to him, let alone a little girl like her. Lu Zhi saw that she was full of energy and there was nothing wrong with her. He felt relieved and wanted to go back to the bed on the floor to rest. However, Jiang Yining was not going to let him off so easily. She leaped and pounced on Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi sensed the danger and subconsciously turned around to block it. But when he saw that it was Jiang Yining, he changed his direction. The next second Jiang Yining landed steadily in Lu Zhis arms. Kada. The door of the room opened at this moment. Zhong Sese stood at the door and saw the scene in front of her through the crack in the door. She couldnt help but laugh secretly. She didnt expect Jiang Yining, who looked so skinny and small, to be so fierce in private. However, it was good for her to take the initiative. So that she was able to subdue that sulky fellow All Zhi. Noticing that the two of them were looking over, Zhong Sese said naturally, I just wanted to ask if Yining has time tomorrow to go shopping with me. However, since the two of you are busy, I wont disturb you. You guys continue! After she finished speaking, she closed the door thoughtfully. Jiang Yining was speechless. Lu Zhi took a deep breath and grabbed Jiang Yining by the collar. He said in a deep voice, Stop fooling around. Jiang Yining also felt that she had been too impulsive. She was usually so calm, but when she met Lu Zhi, she became a little careless. She let go of her hand and jumped down from his body. Jiang Yining seemed to be calm as she muttered, I wont argue with you. Click. The lights were switched off, and the bedroom returned to darkness. Jiang Yining pulled up the blanket and covered her head. Oh, she might as well suffocate herself to death. The next morning, when Jiang Yining and Lu Zhi came out of the bedroom, Zhong Sese stuffed a bowl of soup into each of their hands. There are a lot of expensive herbs inside. Its very nourishing. Youve been busy all night and your bodies are weak. You have to drink more.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Let Ah Zhi Drink It, His Body Is Weaker Chapter 58: Let Ah Zhi Drink It, His Body Is Weaker Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhis expression suddenly turned cold. We dont need it. Jiang Yining was a doctor, so how could she not understand the meaning behind Zhong Seses words? She blushed and said, Give it to my husband. His body is weaker than mine. Zhong Sese was speechless. What did she mean? Could Ah Zhi not do it? Lu Zhi glanced at the little woman beside him and casually grabbed her wrist. His voice was cold. Im weaker than you? Are you sure? In terms of physical strength, even ten of you cant beat me. This conversation wasnt suitable for minors, and she didnt want it to continue! Zhong Sese hurriedly held the bowl of medicine and coughed twice. The two of you take your time to drink. Theres still a pot in the kitchen. After saying that, she left tactfully. Jiang Yining struggled to shake him off. Mr. Lu, please let go. Didnt you say that my physical strength is inferior to yours? If you have the ability, break free yourself. What a petty man! She wasnt the one who started this topic. It was his dear cousin who wanted to nourish his body. She casually agreed with her. Why was he so fierce to her? Jiang Yining secretly exerted force. However, even after exerting all her strength, she could not shake him at all. Im not as good as you. 1 admit defeat! This should be fine, right? Lu Zhi stared at her for a few seconds before letting go. Jiang Yining rubbed her wist which was red from being grabbed. She cursed in her heart. Hmph, what a stinky man! Wasnt she just joking that he wasnt good in that aspect? Why was he so agitated? Wasnt he usually very calm when she said bad things about him? Mens thoughts were really hard to fathom. When they arrived at school, Jiang Yining sat in the last row and glanced around the classroom. Ye Xiaoxi was nowhere to be seen. Although Ye Xiaoxi was always chattering, inexplicably enthusiastic about her, and very excited, she was a little annoying. However, Jiang Yining had already gotten used to her existence these few days. Now that she couldnt see Ye Xiaoxi, she felt a little uncomfortable. Jiang Yining opened her textbook and read the contents while waiting for Ye Xiaoxi. However, even after ten minutes of class, she still did not see that familiar figure. Jiang Yining felt a little uneasy. If she remembered correctly, that man surnamed Wu had been pestering Ye Xiaoxi and trying to take advantage of her. Did something happen? Just as she was thinking about it, her phone vibrated. It was a call from Ye Xiaoxi. Jiang Yining answered. Ye Xiaoxis voice came from the other end of the phone. Yining, Im seriously ill and cant go to school. Please help me apply for leave. What illness do you have? Where are you now? Jiang Yining asked calmly. Im at home. I have a high fever, and my head is dizzy. You dont have to worry about me. 111 be fine after two days of rest. Where is your home? Ye Xiaoxi did not answer her and hung up the phone. Jiang Yining frowned and pulled out Ye Xiaoxis phone number. Then, she used the app on her phone to search for information about her. About half an hour later Jiang Yining found Ye Xiaoxis address. When the teacher was not paying attention, she packed her things into her bag and quietly slipped away from the last row. Jiang Yining took a taxi to Ye Xiaoxis house and walked up the stairs. She knocked on the door. After a few minutes, the door creaked open. Are you alright Jiang Yining thought that it was Ye Xiaoxi and took the initiative to ask about her condition. However, halfway through her words, her gaze fell on the face of the person inside. She could not help but stop. Little beauty, we meet again. Wu Yong had a triumphant smile on his face.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Trying to Run After Falling Into My Hands? Chapter 59: Trying to Run After Falling Into My Hands? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio He had been fooled by this girl twice before, so he had deliberately set up this trap to lure her into it. He was going to see how she was going to escape this time! Jiang Yining took a step back. Two burly men walked over and blocked her way out. Wu Yong opened the door and smiled lewdly. Trying to run after falling into my hands? 1 didnt want to run. You should be the one running. Jiang Yining knew that she wouldnt be able to escape, so she calmed down. Who are you trying to scare? Youre a weak girl. How can we three men be scared by you? Wu Yong said as he approached her. Be good and listen to me. Let me play with you, and I can still let you go. Otherwise, just wait to ruin the rest of your life. He was a loan shark and had a lot of thugs. He liked to trick the orphans and widows to borrow money from him. When they couldnt pay back, he would force them to become prostitutes. Ye Xiaoxi was only one of his targets. Originally, he did not provoke Jiang Yining, but it couldnt be helped that this girl ruined his plans again and again. And she was too beautiful. He wanted him to commit a crime the moment he saw her! If he couldnt get his hands on it, his heart would itch and become restless, wanting it even more. You can try touching me. If I get hurt in the slightest, you will suffer a thousand times, ten thousand times! Haha! Would I be afraid of your revenge? Wu Yong reached out and grabbed Jiang Yinings chin. He said with a fierce gaze, The way I torture people is not something a little girl like you who has never experienced the world can imagine! Later, I will strip you naked, record a video, and send it to all your relatives and friends! Do you still have the face to meet people in the future? Jiang Yining looked at him without any fear. Wu Yong laughed wildly for a while. He felt a little uncomfortable under her stare and shouted, What are you looking at? If you keep looking, Ill dig your eyes out! Youre from City A, so you should know Lu Zhi, right? Jiang Yining asked calmly. Lu Zhi? Who cares about him! If you dont know Lu Zhi, then you should know about the Lu Corporation, right? When Wu Yong heard this, he suddenly remembered. Lu Zhi Isnt that the CEO of the Lu Corporation? Of course, he knew! The Lu family was one of the four major aristocratic families in City A. Their wealth was comparable to that of a country! Just Lu Zhis net worth announced in the media had reached 200 billion USD! It seems like you know that Im Lu Zhis wife, Jiang Yining said calmly. If you dare to insult me, Lu Zhi will never let you off. Who are you lying to? If youre Lu Zhis wife, then Im Lu Zhis father! Wu Yong did not believe it. If Lu Zhi was married, how could the media not make any moves? This girl must have wanted to escape and deliberately made up a lie to deceive him! He would not fall for it. Jiang Yining smiled. I have Lu Zhis number in my phone. You can call him and ask him for ten million to redeem me. She put her hand in her pocket and took out her phone. She handed it to him. Wu Yong took the phone suspiciously and scrolled through the address book. As expected, she saw Lu Zhis name. If this girl was lying, she wouldnt have changed the contact name to Lu Zhi beforehand, right? Besides, as the CEO of the Lu Corporation, Lu Zhi would attend all sorts of events, so his voice couldnt fool anyone. Wu Yong quickly thought about it and said, Ill give it a try. If you lie to me, youll suffer! Jiang Yining was calm and composed. Wu Yong tapped on Lu Zhis name. The phone started dialing automatically. Doo doo doo The busy tone kept ringing, but no one picked up. After a full 58 seconds, the call was about to end. Finally, someone picked up. Hey, whats up? Lu Zhis mellow voice entered his ears. Wu Yong thought about it. It was indeed the same as what he had heard in the interview. Are you the CEO of the Lu Corporation, Lu Zhi? Who are you? Hearing Jiang Yinings voice, Lu Zhi asked. When Wu Yong heard this, he gave Jiang Yining a warning look. Jiang Yining said slowly, Darling Hubby, Im kidnapped. They want you to pay one million dollars to redeem me. You only have one wife. Please save me.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Give Him a Slap Chapter 60: Give Him a Slap Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi was speechless. Wu Yong snatched the phone and covered the microphone. He lowered his voice and threatened, Dont mention kidnapping. Otherwise, you can forget about returning to Lu Zhis side alive. If 1 didnt say that, how would I get my husband to pay the ransom? Jiang Yining blinked and said, Besides, Ive already said it just now. I dont care what you say. You have to cover up this lie. Did you hear that? Wu Yong said in a commanding tone. Jiang Yinings lips twitched and she said reluctantly, Alright then. Wu Yong let go of the microphone on his phone and motioned for her to speak. Jiang Yining chuckled and said in a relaxed tone, Hubby, I was just joking with you. My friend and I were playing truth or dare, and I lost. They want me to pretend to be kidnapped and ask you for a ransom. Dont take it seriously. Dont call the police and make a big deal out of it. Wu Yong revealed a satisfied expression. He didnt expect this girl to not only be beautiful but also have quick thinking. As expected, rich people would enjoy life. When he got the one million, he could find a woman like her. No, someone better than her! He wanted a devilish figure, with a curvy front and back! Wu Yongs eyes revealed a greedy light. Jiang Yining glanced at him and continued, By the way, Hubby, Im at my friends house. I want to go shopping with them later. But I dont have enough money on me. Can you send someone to send me two hundred thousand dollars? I want to buy something for my friends. Jiang Yining, are you in danger? Lu Zhi sensed that something was wrong and asked. She even had to haggle over the accommodation fee with him, so how could she ask for two hundred thousand dollars? Yes, they are very good friends. Jiang Yining smiled and said, The address is She reported Ye Xiaoxis home address and stroked her hair that was hanging down from her temples. She said in a coquettish tone, Alright, Ill wait for your two hundred thousand dollars! I wont delay your work! After saying that, she hung up the phone. Wu Yong said unhappily, Why only two hundred thousand dollars? Didnt you say youd give me one million? You were the one who told me not to talk about kidnapping. I can only think of using the excuse of shopping to get two hundred thousand dollars. If its any more, my husband will be suspicious. Jiang Yining crossed her arms and said, You cant be too greedy. This money isnt a small amount either. Its enough for you to spend for a while. Otherwise, when my husband finds out that you kidnapped his dear wife, and if he gets angry, hell take your dog life. You dare call me a dog? Wu Yong raised his hand and was about to slap Jiang Yinings face. Jiang Yining didnt dodge or protect herself. She just stood there straight. His palm was less than two centimeters away from her cheek. Wu Yong stopped. Jiang Yining looked at him and said, If you want money, you better behave yourself. Dont touch a single finger of mine. Otherwise, I wont let you get a single cent. Wu Yong was furious. She had already fallen into his hands, yet she still dared to be so arrogant? This was asking for a beating! But he didnt dare to hit Jiang Yining. That was two hundred thousand! Its not like its two hundred dollars For the sake of money, he endured it! Jiang Yining suppressed Wu Yong with her aura, then looked around and asked, Wheres Ye Xiaoxi? What did you do to her? In the room. Wu Yong said unhappily. Jiang Yining pushed him away and walked into the room. She pushed open the bedroom door and saw Ye Xiaoxi lying unconscious on the bed. Her clothes were a little messy, and there was a camera at the head of the bed. She was instantly enraged. Wu Yong followed behind her, looking like a scoundrel as he walked in. This girl is lucky to have a friend like you. Otherwise, with my personality, I would have done her long ago. Just as she said this, Jiang Yining turned around. A slap landed heavily on his face. Wu Yong didnt expect her to dare to do this. He stepped back due to the slap, and his ears were buzzing.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Begging Her to Slap His Face Chapter 61: Begging Her to Slap His Face Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio You dare to hit me? Wu Yong came back to his senses and rolled up his sleeves fiercely, wanting to settle the score with her. You touched my friend, so I shouldnt have hit you? Jiang Yining rubbed her aching hand and said. However, I didnt beat you up for nothing. Ill give you 14,000 dollars for each slap. Youll probably be slapped twenty or thirty times until I vent my anger. One slap would cost 14,000 dollars, and 20 to 30 slaps would be around 280,000 to 420,000 dollars! This was a good deal! Wu Yong quickly calculated in his heart. The anger on his face dissipated and was replaced by a flattering smile. I deserve it, I deserve it! Miss, go ahead and slap me. You can slap me as many times as you want, as long as you give me money. When he got the money, he would find ten beautiful women to vent his anger and humiliation! Jiang Yinings lips curled into a cold smile. You begged me to hit you. As soon as she finished speaking, she swung her arm. Using all her strength, she slapped Wu Yongs face. Slap, slap, slap, slap! She didnt know how many times she had hit him, but she was so tired that her forehead was covered in sweat. Finally, she stopped. Wu Yong had thought that she would lose her strength after a few hits because she was skinny and small. However, he did not expect her to be more ruthless than before. At this moment, even without looking at his face, he could feel his cheeks swelling up. Miss, did you vent your anger? If you havent vented your anger enough, 111 help you. Wu Yong couldnt even speak clearly, as if he had a piece of ice in his mouth. If you want to slap yourself, I dont mind. In any case, one less scumbag like him was the greatest contribution to the world. Hearing this, Wu Yong raised his hand and slapped himself. He cried out in pain, and the taste of blood gushed out of his mouth. He spat out a mouthful of saliva and realized that it was all blood. No matter how much he loved money, he couldnt give up his life. So, he stopped and said, A total of 67 slaps. In total, you have to give me 938,000 dollars. Sure, Ill wait for my husbands people to send the money over. Ill ask him to go home and get a check. Ill give you 836,000 dollars directly. Jiang Yining agreed readily. Wu Yong was amused for a while before he said warily, You wont call the police, will you? Its less than 1.2 million. I can buy any jewelry for more than this price. Why would 1 care about it? That was good. He was relieved. But 1 have an additional condition. After you take this money, you have to write off the money that Ye Xiaoxi owes you, Jiang Yining said. No problem. Wu Yong took out the IOU from his pocket and shook it. When I successfully get the money, I will tear this IOU. Mhm. Jiang Yining responded calmly and shifted her gaze to the unconscious Ye Xiaoxi. She called out to her a few times but received no response. Jiang Yining guessed that she might not wake up for a while, so she pulled the blanket over her and covered her up. Then, she asked Wu Yong to go out with her and locked the bedroom door. The few of them waited in the living room for about an hour Finally, a sound came from the door. Young Mistress, are you inside? Sir sent me here to give you 278,000 dollars. Please open the door. Wu Yong anxiously wanted to step forward. Jiang Yining shot him a cold glance. If you go, my husbands men will definitely notice that something is wrong. At that time, not only would you not be able to get the money, but you would also be sent to the police station. Are you willing to see such an outcome? Of course, Wu Yong wasnt willing to do so. He was also afraid that Jiang Yining would run away with the Lu family. Then wouldnt he end up with nothing? Xiaoxi is still in your hands. I wont put her life at risk. Jiang Yining saw through his worries. That was true. Wu Yong stepped aside. Jiang Yining walked forward unhurriedly and opened the door. Lu Zhi stood at the door with a cold expression while Qi Feng took half a step back. Uh She asked him to send someone over, but she didnt ask him to come personally. Wasnt he busy? Jiang Yining was slightly confused. Lu Zhi gave Qi Feng a look. Qi Feng understood and walked into the living room expressionlessly. The next second Miserable screams rang out continuously.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Alright, I Won’t Care About You Chapter 62: Alright, I Wont Care About You Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining turned around subconsciously. However, Lu Zhi reached out and pressed the back of her head. Then, he wrapped his other hand around her waist and brought her out of the room. It seemed like he didnt want her to see that cruel scene. Bang! The door was closed, isolating the living room. The two of them stood in the corridor, so quiet that they could hear each other s breathing. Lu Zhi let go of her and said faintly, You like to appear wherever is dangerous. He had already warned her last time not to take any risks. However, she did not seem to take his words to heart. When Lu Zhi thought of this, his expression turned even colder. I did not take the initiative to come this time around Jiang Yining pointed in the direction of the Ye family and said. The one inside is a loan shark. He harassed my classmate time and time again. Today, he even used my classmates name to trick me into coming here. The pressure around Lu Zhi suddenly dropped. Jiang Yining didnt notice it and pouted. Fortunately, 1 was smart enough to call you. If I didnt pick up the call, or if I didnt understand what you meant Dont you know what youll face if anything goes wrong? Lu Zhi suppressed his anger and asked. I know, but I never do things that Im not confident in. Even if he didnt come, she could find another way to get herself out of trouble. If she couldnt handle a few local ruffians and hooligans, she would have already lost her life a few times. Seeing her indifferent attitude, Lu Zhi became even angrier. Youre taking too much of a risk. Jiang Yining, I promised you that I would keep you safe, but if you were to court death, you would be sending yourself to the tigers mouth! Dont blame me for not reminding you if anything unexpected happens! His voice became more and more serious, like a knife cutting into peoples hearts. Jiang Yining finally realized that he seemed to be angry. She paused for two seconds and thought of a possibility maybe he disliked her for causing trouble for him. Jiang Yining straightened her back, looked up at him, and said neither obsequiously nor arrogantly. I will take responsibility for my own actions. Lu Zhi, I know what I am doing. You dont have to protect me in everything. After all, we are only in a working relationship. No one would stand in front of her and withstand the storm for her. Therefore, she was already used to carrying a heavy burden alone. She was very sorry that she had to trouble him tonight. In the future, she would not easily ask him for help. Jiang Yining pulled a long face, turned around, and was about to return to the living room. Lu Zhi locked the door with one hand. What kind of attitude is this? What kind of attitude do you want me to give you? Do you want me to be deeply grateful to you? Jiang Yining frowned and asked. Lu Zhi stared at her without saying a word. His pitch-black eyes emitted a soul-stirring pressure. Jiang Yining accepted everything calmly. The two of them were in a stalemate for a moment. Lu Zhi said coldly, Alright, I wont care about you. You can do whatever you want. After saying that, he let go of the hand that was blocking the door. Jiang Yining heaved a sigh of relief, but at the same time, a sense of loss quickly swept through her heart. The two of them returned to the living room. Qi Feng was still teaching Wu Yong and the others a lesson. Jiang Yining was about to ask if he needed help. But before she could say anything. Lu Zhi, who was following closely behind her, walked forward and pushed Qi Feng to the side before teaching Wu Yong and the others a lesson. His face was expressionless, and his attacks were crisp, clean, and ruthless. Every move carried a piercing sound and killing intent. Wu Yong and the others had already been beaten up, but the pain brought by Lu Zhi was not on the same level! They would still think of resisting after being beaten by Qi Feng! However, they would rather die than be beaten by Lu Zhi! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Sir Still Cares About You Chapter 63: Sir Still Cares About You Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio After Lu Zhi dealt with the few people, his hair was not messy at all and the wrinkles on his clothes were still the same. He vented the anger in his heart and coldly looked at the few scumbags who fell to the ground and groaned in pain. He ordered coldly, Qi Feng, call the police and arrest them all. Yes. Qi Feng was stunned. This was the first time he had seen his boss lose his composure like this. Was it because they had hurt the Young Mistress? After dialing no, Qi Feng retreated to the side. Lu Zhi said to Jiang Yining with a voice that had no warmth, Go back. My friend is still unconscious. Im worried about her staying at home alone, Jiang Yining said. Where is she? In the bedroom. Qi Feng, bring her back later. Yes, sir. Are there any other questions? No. Jiang Yining looked at his frosty expression and didnt dare to say anything. Lu Zhi walked in front with his long legs. Not long after the two of them got into the car, the sirens of the police car whistled toward the Ye family. Immediately after, a group of people in police uniforms rushed into the building and took Wu Yong and the others away. Qi Feng carried Ye Xiaoxi on his back and walked downstairs. He thought that Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining had already driven away. However, he did not expect that she would still be waiting downstairs. He walked to the car. Put Xiaoxi in the car. You shall drive. Jiang Yining lowered the car window. Qi Feng was speechless. Hurry up, dont waste time. Under Jiang Yinings urging, Qi Feng placed Ye Xiaoxi in the backseat of the car and sat in the passenger seat. When he started the car, he stole a glance at his Boss and held his breath. In this world, only the Young Mistress dared to speak in such a calm tone when Sir was angry, right? The car drove out of the neighborhood steadily. About half an hour later, they arrived at the Lu familys villa. Jiang Yining followed Qi Feng and arranged for Ye Xiaoxi to stay in the guest room. Qi Feng heaved a long sigh of relief. When they got out of the car just now, the Young Mistress ignored Sir and left with them. He could feel that gaze on his back even without turning his head. It really made ones scalp go numb Young Mistress, if theres nothing else, Ill leave first. Yes, thank you. Jiang Yining said calmly. Qi Feng walked to the door and couldnt help but stop. He hesitated for a moment and said, Young Mistress, Sir still cares about you a lot. Theres a very important meeting tonight that needs him to host. However, when he heard that something had happened to you, he stopped and went to save you without saying anything. In other words, he was saying that dont be angry with his boss anymore. The people under him would have a hard time. Jiang Yining was stunned. Alright, I understand. Qi Feng didnt dare to say anything else and left the room. Jiang Yining sat by the bed and looked at Ye Xiaoxi, who was sleeping soundly. A wave of emotions stirred in her heart. Ever since she was young, only Grandpa Fu and Lin Yan were there. Almost no one cared about her for no reason. Therefore, when she came into contact with strangers, she would always think of the worst and try to figure out who they were. What Lu Zhi said just now reminded her of her uncle, Gu Zhanqing. Whenever she caused any trouble, he would fly into a rage and accuse her of being disobedient and causing trouble for him everywhere. But Qi Feng reminded her If Lu Zhi didnt want to save her, why did he have to come personally, even though they were just business partners? Thinking of this, she felt that she was a little ungrateful. Jiang Yining clenched her fists, feeling a little guilty. Should she apologize to him and thank him? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: He Wanted to Make Up With You Chapter 64: He Wanted to Make Up With You Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio However, she did not have the chance to reconcile with Lu Zhi even after dinner. Because he didnt come out to eat at all and was busy with work. Qi Feng personally brought the dishes to the study. Jiang Yining picked up her chopsticks and poked the bowl. She felt that Lu Zhi was still angry at her. What should she do now Zhong Sese noticed that the couple was not in a good mood. After dinner, she quickly called Qi Feng, who was with them, to ask him about it. However, Qi Feng didnt dare to say anything. After all, Zhong Sese spent most of her time abroad and rarely returned to the country. He had been with Lu Zhi for so long, but he had only seen Zhong Sese two or three times. He would not reveal any information about Lu Zhi to someone he did not know. Therefore, no matter how Zhong Sese threatened or tempted him, he kept his mouth shut. Zhong Sese kicked him angrily. Forget it. 111 ask All Zhi personally. She abandoned Qi Feng and went to find Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi had just ended the video conference. Seeing that she had come, he greeted her and did not say anything else. He kept flipping through the documents in his hand as if she did not exist. Birds of a feather flock together. All Zhis subordinates seemed to be carved out of the same mold as his personality. Zhong Sese did not forget that Qi Feng was wary of her. All Zhi, did you have a conflict with Yining? When you two came back, you didnt look too good. I told you to go out for dinner, but you didnt go. Yining was also unhappy. There are some things that you cant say to outsiders, but as your cousin, you can tell me. I might be able to help you think of a solution. Im fine. Lu Zhi replied coldly. Humph, who are you lying to? How do you look like youre fine? Lu Zhi furrowed his brows slightly and looked impatient. Zhong Sese didnt care what he thought and continued, Let me tell you, when a husband and wife have a conflict, one of them has to lower their head first. Youre a grown man, so if you dont take the initiative to reconcile with your wife, do you expect your weak, pitiful, and helpless wife to lower her head to you? Weak? Pitiful? Helplessness? The corner of Lu Zhis lips twitched as Jiang Yinings face flashed across his mind. She had nothing to do with these words. Can you bear to do that? Zhong Sese asked. You can go out first. 1 have a video conference to attend later. Lu Zhi issued the expulsion order. Zhong Sese was so angry that she stomped her feet. He really deserved to be single for so long. He didnt have any charm at all! Why would Yining take a fancy to this brat? Good, Ill go! Go on with your meeting! Lets see if you can bloom a flower! After Zhong Sese finished speaking, she turned around and left angrily. She even slammed the door shut. Lu Zhis hand that was holding the document paused for a moment, but he quickly got back to work. Jiang Yining looked at the time. It was already ten oclock. She wondered if Lu Zhi was done. She wanted to apologize to him just now, but she was afraid that she would delay his work. That was why it had been delayed until now. Just as she was thinking about it There was a knock on the door. Yining, its me. Jiang Yining recognized Zhong Seses voice and opened the bedroom door. Zhong Sese walked in with a glass of milk and a bright smile. Yining, 1 went to look for All Zhi just now. 1 heard from him that the two of you had a small conflict. Hmph, the brat refused to come over and apologize. She even had to think of a way to mediate them. It was really worrying. Jiang Yinings expression changed slightly. I misunderstood him. Its a matter between husband and wife. It doesnt matter whos right and whos wrong. A sly look flashed across Zhong Seses eyes. All Zhi told me just now that he wanted to make up with you, but for men they dont know how to tell you. Jiang Yining looked surprised. He really said that? It didnt seem like Lu Zhis style. Really, would I lie to you? Zhong Sese said confidently. Yining, bring this glass of milk to him. Todays matter should be over. After saying that, she stuffed the milk into Jiang Yinings hands. Hurry up and go. She pushed Jiang Yining towards the study.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Don’t Be Nervous, Follow Me Chapter 65: Dont Be Nervous, Follow Me Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Seeing Jiang Yining standing at the door of the study, Zhong Sese smiled and encouraged her. Jiang Yining kicked the ground lightly with her shoes and took a deep breath. What was there to be afraid of? At most, she would be kicked out. It was not the first time she had apologized to him. Jiang Yining pushed open the door and entered. Lu Zhi was having a video conference with the companys senior management. There would be a new project being launched soon, and it would involve tens of billions. The discussion was supposed to be finished in the afternoon, but because of Jiang Yining, it was delayed until now. Hearing the commotion at the door, he scolded coldly, What are you doing here again? Didnt I tell you that I have a meeting? He thought that Zhong Sese was unwilling to give up and was nagging again. Jiang Yining stood at the door when she heard this. Im sorry for disturbing you. Jiang Yining lowered her head and wanted to leave. Lu Zhi suddenly looked at her. Stop right there. Jiang Yining stopped in her tracks. The dozens of company executives on the other end of the video were all shocked. Did they hear a womans voice just now? There was actually a woman in the CEOs house in the middle of the night! Previously, Lu Zhi had never had a girlfriend. Other than Ah Man, who was a female, the rest of his assistants were all male. Therefore, the rumor that the CEO was gay spread in the Lu Corporation He did not expect a female to appear beside the CEO! This was simply a moment to witness history! Without giving them any time to gossip, Lu Zhi said, Todays meeting ends here. Well continue tomorrow. After saying that, he turned off the video. On the other end of the computer, the senior executives of the Lu Corporation seemed to have exploded. They wanted to crawl over through the optical fiber and watch the show. Lu Zhi walked up to Jiang Yining expressionlessly and asked, What are you doing here? I brought you milk. Jiang Yinings lips moved slightly. Staying up late is bad for your body. You are not young anymore. Drink some milk and rest early. Are you deliberately angering me? Wasnt this implying that he was old? Lu Zhi felt that he was still young and full of energy. He didnt feel old at all. No Jiang Yining turned her head away and pursed her lips. I wanted to apologize to you. I was too sensitive today and misunderstood your meaning. Im sorry. Lu Zhi took the milk and drank it in one gulp. Then, he placed the empty cup on the table with a clatter. You cant just apologize verbally. There has to be action.. Jiang Yining looked up. What do you want me to do? Lu Zhi walked to the sofa and placed one hand on the armrest as he pointed at his back. Jiang Yining was speechless. A massage. Arent you a doctor? Ive been running around for so long to solve your problem. Shouldnt I get a massage from you? Lu Zhi raised his eyebrows and asked. So it was like this. Jiang Yining went behind him, rolled up her sleeves, placed her small hands on his body, and started massaging him slowly. A numbing sensation spread from the place she touched. Lu Zhis tense body relaxed a little. Jiang Yining whispered, Is this strength okay? Harder. Lu Zhi said calmly. How about this? She asked again. Lu Zhi could feel the faint fragrance on her body spreading into his nose. It was really strange. Why was her aura never annoying? On the contrary, it felt comfortable. He could not help but want to smell more. Lu Zhi held the armrest and restrained the restlessness in his heart. Jiang Yining massaged for about ten minutes and was a little tired. She wanted to tell Lu Zhi to stop and rest for a while. Suddenly, all the lights in the house went out before she could say anything. A loud crash followed as if something had exploded. The alarm in the courtyard rang loudly, and the entire villa instantly entered a state of high alert. Jiang Yining couldnt help but move closer to Lu Zhi. In the darkness, Lu Zhi was like a nimble leopard. He quickly stood up, grabbed Jiang Yinings waist, and pulled her in front of him. Dont be nervous. Follow me.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Hugging Her Chapter 66: Hugging Her Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio What happened? Jiang Yining felt that things werent as simple as they seemed. The Lu familys villa was in a super high-end wealthy district. Even if there was a power outage outside, there would be backup power that could be reconnected in an instant. However, there was still no sign of power. It could only mean that even the backup power source had been destroyed. A thief might have broke in. Its a little dangerous, but dont be afraid. Lu Zhis voice was overbearing yet gentle, calming peoples minds. Mhm. Jiang Yining followed Lu Zhis footsteps and walked outside. He heard all kinds of chaotic sounds. Qi Feng seemed to have brought a few bodyguards with him and was looking for the intruder. Zhong Sese stood far away from them and asked loudly, Why is there a sudden blackout? What happened? Find the lights! It was the housekeepers voice. Jiang Yining pursed her lips and looked around in the dim light. She wanted to see what was happening. Lu Zhi held her hand and continued walking forward. The two of them walked to the escalator. Because Jiang Yining couldnt see the stairs clearly, she tripped twice and almost fell down. Fortunately, Lu Zhi, who was beside her, supported her. Thank you Jiang Yining whispered. Its too dangerous to walk like this. As soon as Lu Zhi finished speaking, he bent down slightly and placed his left hand on her knees. He lifted her up steadily and hugged her in his arms. Jiang Yining leaned against his chest, her heart throbbing. Put me down. Ill walk slowly. Dont talk so much. Lu Zhi said coldly. Jiang Yining was speechless. For some reason, Lu Zhi could see the road under his feet even though the surroundings were so dark. One step at a time, and he never made a mistake. Jiang Yining could hear his steady and powerful heartbeat. Thump, thump, thump. Every beat seemed to penetrate her eardrums and reach her heart. When they finally reached downstairs, he put her down. Jiang Yinings face was a little red. She was glad that no one was looking at her now. Lu Zhi heard that Qi Feng was nearby and said, Qi Feng, give me a flashlight. Yes. Qi Feng ran over with a flashlight. As he got closer, the lights gradually illuminated Jiang Yining and Lu Zhis surroundings. Jiang Yining felt that it was a little dazzling, so she raised her hand to cover the light and looked to her side at the same time. Unexpectedly, she saw a person holding a knife and staring at Lu Zhi coldly. She was alarmed. She casually picked up something beside her and threw it at the man. Lu Zhi, be careful! Lu Zhi was alerted. He looked in her direction and his expression instantly turned murderous. He protected Jiang Yining with his arm and raised his leg to kick the persons wrist. Clang! The knife fell to the ground. Immediately after, Qi Feng rushed over and took him down. Lu Zhi looked at Qi Feng and confirmed that the danger was over. He lowered his head and looked at Jiang Yining in his arms. Are you okay? Im fine. He didnt even touch her, so how could anything happen? Jiang Yining shook her head. Lu Zhi heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, the lighting in the villa was finally restored, and the hall was instantly brightly lit. Qi Feng suppressed the villain. Lu Zhi walked in front of him and removed the black cloth covering his face. When he saw who it was, his eyes narrowed. Its you, Qin Cheng. Sir, please spare me. It was Miss Zhong who instructed me to do this. I didnt want to kill you. Qin Cheng quickly begged for mercy. Lu Zhis expression was cold. Are you serious? If I lie, let me be struck by lightning! Qin Cheng looked around, looking for Zhong Seses figure, and finally saw her at the entrance of the stairs. Miss Zhong, please explain it clearly to Sir. Zhong Sese smiled awkwardly. I asked him to do this, but I also wanted you and Yining to reconcile.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Hubby, Please Chapter 67: Hubby, Please Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio As the saying goes, true sentiments are seen in tough times, Zhong Sese said with a little pride. Look, after this mess, didnt the two of you bury the hatchet and reconcile? She had seen it for real just now. Ah Zhi did not forget to protect Yining at a critical moment! If this wasnt true love, what was it? This is nonsense! Lu Zhi was so furious that the veins on his forehead bulged. Zhong Sese shrank her head in fear. Dont be agitated! Dont be agitated! If you have anything to say, lets talk calmly. I have nothing to say to you! Housekeeper, pack her things and send her to the hotel! Lu Zhi ordered coldly, not leaving any room for negotiation. The housekeeper did not dare to disobey. She immediately brought people to the guest room to pack Zhong Seses luggage. Zhong Sese wanted to cry. She was doing this for the good of the two of them, even though it was a little overboard But he didnt need to be so angry. However, seeing the coldness on Lu Zhis face, she didnt dare to act in front of him. She could only ask Jiang Yining for help. Yining, help me say a few words, Zhong Sese blinked her eyes and said pitifully. Jiang Yining felt that she had gone too far. However, it was already so late, and he wanted a single woman like her to go to a hotel. What if she encountered dangers? She looked at Lu Zhi who was standing straight and said, Its already time for bed. Why dont we send her over tomorrow? Lu Zhi didnt say anything, and his expression didnt change at all. Zhong Sese kept quiet. Even when Yining pleaded for mercy, he didnt care. It seemed that she had really pissed him off this time. Coincidentally, the housekeeper and the maids had finished packing her luggage. Zhong Sese drooped her shoulders and said dejectedly, Alright, Ill go to the hotel. You two remember to be good and dont lose your temper. She took the luggage from the housekeeper and was about to leave. Seeing this, Jiang Yining was a little moved. Zhong Sese had done such an outrageous thing to help her. If she was really kicked out of the house, how could she sleep? Jiang Yining took a step forward and grabbed Lu Zhis hand. She said in an innocent tone, Hubby, I beg you. For my sake, dont let cousin leave. Lets move on from this matter. Ill give you ten more massages. Lu Zhis pitch-black eyes stared at her and he said in a serious tone, Jiang Yining, this trick doesnt work in front of me. Jiang Yining Ning could feel the terrifying aura that made peoples hair stand on end. However, in order to make Zhong Sese stay, she could only go all out. She continued to act calm and coquettishly. Hubby, I beg you Please. The coldness on Lu Zhis face was torn apart. Youre the best man in the world. You definitely wont disappoint me, right? Lets allow our cousin to stay at home for another night. It wont be too late to let her go to the hotel tomorrow. Jiang Yining smiled like a flower. Lu Zhi was silent for a moment before he said coldly, She can stay for the night. She must go to the hotel tomorrow. Hub Jiang Yining opened her mouth, and just as she was about to continue, she realized that he had agreed to let Zhong Sese stay. It took her two seconds to swallow the rest of the words. She turned around and said, Alright, alright. Ill call her back now! She chased after Zhong Sese. The trembling crowd in the living room silently gave a thumbs-up. It was admirable! The Young Mistress was really mighty.. She was the only one in City A who could calmly act coquettishly and bargain with Sir when he was furious! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: He Has His Own Wife Chapter 68: He Has His Own Wife Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Zhong Sese was called back by Jiang Yining, and she said with a smile, Yining, it seems that my cousin has deep feelings for you. Ive known him for so long, but Ive never seen him make an exception for any girl. Ah Zhi has always been a man of his word. When he gets angry, he doesnt even care about his own mother. This shows how special you are to him. You must be joking. Only Jiang Yining knew that she and Lu Zhi had no feelings for each other. They were only in a relationship of benefits. Lu Zhi was willing to give her face because he felt sorry for Zhong Sese, his cousin, and not because he really valued her. Zhong Sese smiled meaningfully and did not explain further. After resting at home for the night, Zhong Sese went to a hotel. She was the daughter of Lu Zhis aunt, Shen Bing. Back then, Shen Man disregarded the opposition of the entire family and insisted on marrying into the Lu family. In the end, she ended up on bad terms with her family. The Shen family had almost ignored Shen Man for twenty to thirty years. This was also the reason why the Lu family did not recognize Zhong Sese. This time, she had come to discuss a collaboration with Lu Zhi without telling anyone in the Shen family. Even if Lu Zhi didnt chase her away, she couldnt stay with the Lu family for too long. She didnt want her grandfather to find out about it and create a storm. Since she had already met Ah Zhis wife and she was a good girl, she was at ease. Jiang Yining was reluctant to see Zhong Sese leave. She felt that she was quite easy to get along with since she had a carefree attitude. But the prerequisite was Zhong Sese shouldnt do those weird things. However, regardless of whether she was willing or not, she could not control Zhong Sescs decision. In the end, she could only take it lightly. When Ye Xiaoxi woke up, she realized that she was at the Lu familys residence. She also heard from Jiang Yining that the person who had been harassing her had been sent to the police station. She thought for a moment and understood that Yining had helped her. She really wanted to thank Jiang Yining. However, looking at the luxury of the Lu familys residence, she understood that her little gesture would be nothing in her eyes. After thanking her in person, she silently remembered this kindness in her heart. She was just waiting for the opportunity to return the favor to her in the future. The early summer rain was falling. Jiang Yining got off class and received a call from Lu Zhi, telling her to attend a dinner party with him. He had never brought a female companion to a banquet before. However, it was different now. He had his own wife. Only by introducing her to more people would she be able to clear her name and no one would dare to bully her in the future. Jiang Yining agreed and looked at her white dress. She felt that she didnt need to go home and change into another one. Anyway, from Lu Zhis tone, it was just a small banquet and the people attending didnt need to dress up too much. She got into the car and headed to the place Lu Zhi mentioned. Jiang Yining arrived. Seeing that Lu Zhi wasnt here yet, she took out her phone and started to study a code that she had thought of earlier. She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didnt even notice the raindrops falling on her hair. Until a black umbrella covered her head, blocking out the light. Only then did she raise her eyes slightly to look forward. She saw a big boy who was about 18 years old and wore a white suit standing less than ten centimeters away from her. His slender and fair hands held an umbrella, shielding her from most of the wind and rain. Miss, its cold outside. Do you want to go inside to avoid the rain? No need, Im waiting for someone. Waiting for your boyfriend? Your boyfriend doesnt know how to cherish women! How could he let such a beautiful lady like you stand outside waiting for him? If you were my girlfriend, I would definitely hold you in my hands and treat you well. I wont let you get drenched in the rain. The big boy blinked his eyes, releasing his charm. Such warm words and actions, if it were any other girl, she would have been moved by them. Unfortunately, this was Jiang Yining. Did the rain get into your eyes? Jiang Yining asked. Why do you keep blinking? Hmm? The big boy didnt react for a while. When he realized what she meant, the bright smile on his face paused. The rain didnt get into my eyes. Miss, do you want to go in with me? No. Jiang Yinings reaction was very cold. The big boy was rejected again and again, but he was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said, Then Ill go in first. Remember to look for me when you come in later! Jiang Yining was speechless. They didnt know each other, so why would she look for him? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chase Her Away! Chapter 69: Chase Her Away! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio After waiting for another ten minutes, the rain gradually became heavier. Jiang Yining wanted to call Lu Zhi and ask him when he would be here. Unexpectedly, before she could make the call, Chen Kexin and a young girl walked over. The two of them looked very intimate. Jiang Yining moved slightly and stood behind the stone pillar. She thought that she could avoid trouble this way. Unexpectedly, Chen Kexin saw her with her sharp eyes. Whats wrong, Kexin? Tao Niannian noticed that something was wrong with Chen Kexin and asked. Chen Kexin gritted her teeth and said, That bitch is here too. Brother Ah Zhi really flattered Jiang Yining in every way possible. He even brought her to an important banquet of the Tao familys birthday celebration for Niannian. It seemed like Brother Ah Zhi was truly in love with this woman. How could she not be jealous? Chen Kexin hated it so much! Tao Niannian and Chen Kexin were good friends. Naturally, she heard countless bad things about Jiang Yining from her mouth, and she felt contempt for her. She hated third parties. Kexin and Lu Zhi had known each other for more than twenty years. They were childhood sweethearts and would get married sooner or later. It was unknown where Jiang Yining, this wild girl came from, but she actually interfered and forcefully snatched her love. It was really despicable! Tao Niannian had a straightforward personality and said indignantly, Its my birthday today, and I didnt invite her. Why should she come? Kexin, dont be angry. Ill get someone to chase her away immediately. Niannian, dont do this. Otherwise, Brother Ah Zhi will think that Im the one who instigated you and deliberately targeted her. After what happened last time, Chen Kexin was afraid of Jiang Yining and didnt dare to make a move on her own. Im the one who wants to chase her away. What does it have to do with you? Didnt you like the piano and want to see Xiao Lang? My grandfather has invited him over. Go in and greet him first. But Hurry up and go. Tao Niannian urged. Chen Kexin wanted to teach Jiang Yining a lesson and destroy her prestige more than anyone else. Now that someone was standing up for her, she couldnt wait. Therefore, she only pretended to be reserved for a while before obediently entering. Tao Niannian waited for Chen Kexins figure to disappear before she walked up to Jiang Yining and said unhappily, Hey, dont you know shame? You stole someone elses fiance and still have the face to appear in front of everyone? Im warning you, today is my birthday banquet. Youre not welcome here. Please leave immediately. Otherwise, Ill get the guards to chase you away! Jiang Yining looked at the sky calmly as if she hadnt heard what she said. Hey! Im talking to you! Do you have any manners? Tao Niannian put her hands on her waist and asked angrily. Jiang Yining turned around. My name isnt Hey. I have a name. Please call me Miss Jiang. Hmph, do you even deserve to be called Miss? Youre just a wild girl. Tao Niannian taunted. Whether Im worthy or not is not up to you to decide. Jiang Yining glanced at her with a picky gaze and said. Moreover, in my opinion, you are even less worthy of the title of Miss than I am. What did you say? Tao Niannian had never seen such a shameless woman! Saying that she wasnt worthy of being addressed as Miss? She was the dignified heiress of the Tao family, and everyone else revolved around her! Who dared to say that she was not worthy? A rude person is naturally not worthy of respect. Without investigating the truth, you jumped up and down and scolded people like a clown If the elders who raised you knew, they would probably die of shame, Jiang Yining smiled and said sarcastically. Ill return the two words, wild girl, to you. You! Tao Niannian was furious. She had never been scolded like this in her life. Leave! Youre not allowed to attend my birthday party! You hoped that I dont attend, but I dont even care about it. Im here for Lu Zhi, not for you. Just because you want me to leave, and Ill leave? Im not your obedient dog. After Jiang Yining finished speaking, she strolled to the other side and ignored this spoiled young lady. Tao Niannians face darkened. Knowing that she was not as eloquent as Jiang Yining, she decided not to argue with her anymore. She walked directly to the security guard at the door and ordered, Chase that woman away! Shes not a guest I invited today! She was standing at the door and disturbing the other guests. Chase her away immediately! The security guards didnt know Jiang Yining. When she walked to the entrance of the hotel just now, they wanted to find out about her background. Now that they heard the young misss words, they naturally did not hesitate. They walked in front of Jiang Yining and were about to forcefully expel her. Before they could touch her, a black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of the hotel. Then, there was a click. The car door opened, revealing a pair of tall and slender legs. In the next second, a cold and handsome face appeared in front of everyone.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Please Apologize to My Wife Chapter 70: Please Apologize to My Wife Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi stood still and his dark and deep eyes swept across the messy crowd before finally landing on Jiang Yining. He said coldly, Didnt I send you a message to go in first and not wait for me outside? I didnt see the message. Jiang Yining shrugged. She only cared about studying the code, how could she think of anything else? Lu Zhi looked at her slightly pale face and quickly walked up to her. Then, he took off his coat. He threw it at her. Wear it. Jiang Yining was speechless. Could he not use such a stiff tone when he tries to care for someone? It didnt sound like he wanted her to put on the coat, but rather, it sounded like he wanted her to block a bullet. However, she still tightened her grip on his jacket. His clothes were still warm, and the smell made her feel a little drunk. Lets go in. Lu Zhi retracted his gaze in satisfaction and was about to leave. However, Jiang Yining said, Im afraid I cant accompany you to the banquet tonight. The host doesnt welcome me. Lu Zhi stopped in his tracks. Tao Niannian snorted and said in a coquettish tone, Big Brother Ah Zhi, its your freedom to be with whoever you want. As an outsider, I wont interfere. But today is my birthday party. Im not happy that youre bringing some shady people over. Please let her go. Did you hear that? Jiang Yining looked at Lu Zhi calmly. She didnt feel that there was anything embarrassing about being blocked outside the door. She was not very willing to attend a grand banquet because she was afraid of meeting Gu Zhanqing. Now that she was asking her to leave, she only needed Lu Zhis approval. She would leave immediately! Lu Zhi frowned. Since you wont let Yining in, I wont go either. This is a gift for you. Please tell your grandfather that I came over, but you chased me away. Tao Niannian looked at him in disbelief. Youre leaving just like that? The Tao family and the Lu family had been friends for generations and had a good relationship. The Lu family was a very important presence at the birthday party, how could he just leave like that? Didnt you chase us away? I only wanted her to leave! Tao Niannian emphasized. Shes my wife. If you chase her away, youre chasing me away. Either the two of us go in together or we both leave. You decide for yourself. Lu Zhis attitude was domineering. Tao Niannian was furious. This little vixen really had some tricks up her sleeve! She was able to make Lu Zhi stand up for her and even destroy the relationship between the Lu family and the Tao family. Since youre unwilling, well take our leave. Lu Zhi only waited for a few seconds before he held Jiang Yinings hand and turned to leave. Tao Niannian panicked. It was true that her family doted on her, but they were not ambiguous when it came to important matters. If her grandfather knew that she had chased Lu Zhi away, he would definitely punish her! Dont go! I wont tell her to get lost, okay? Tao Niannian gave in. Please apologize to my wife, Lu Zhi stopped and said coldly. Why should I apologize to her? I didnt do anything wrong! Tao Niannians expression changed as she shouted. You just accused her of being indecent and even chased her away in front of so many people. Shouldnt you apologize? Lu Zhis gaze was as cold as ice. If you dont apologize, I will never step foot into the Tao family again. Tao Niannian felt so aggrieved that her eyes turned red. Instead of helping Kexin teach this third party a lesson, she allowed herself to be humiliated again and again. But she had no other choice After all, the Lu family and the Tao family still had many important collaborations. There was absolutely no benefit to falling out. After a moment of silence, Tao Niannian said word by word, Im sorry. Is that okay? Miss Tao, what did you say? I cant hear you. Jiang Yining said calmly. Im sorry. Tao Niannian apologized again, and she no longer gritted her teeth. Jiang Yining smiled and said magnanimously, Ah Zhi, Miss Tao is just playing with me. Dont scold her. She turned to Tao Niannian and said with a faint smile, Dont you think so, Miss Tao? Tao Niannian ignored her and said with a straight face, Please come in.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Sowing Discord Chapter 71: Sowing Discord Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining held onto Lu Zhis arm and walked into the hall with a smile. Chen Kexin followed the waiters instructions and found Xiao Lang. He was chatting and laughing with a lady. Chen Kexin tidied up her facial expression and walked up elegantly to talk to him. Mr. Xiao, Im your fan. Nice to meet you. Xiao Lang glanced sideways and noticed that it was a beautiful girl. He asked very gentlemanly, Hello, do you want my autograph? Sure, but I didnt bring a pen and paper. I have a pen. I can sign it in your palm. Wow, thats my honor. As Chen Kexin spoke, she inadvertently pushed the woman standing opposite him to the side. How could she allow others to occupy Xiao Langs line of sight when she was there? The ladys expression turned a little ugly, but she could recognize that Chen Kexin was from the Lu family. She could not afford to offend her, so she could only retreat to the side. Xiao Lang held Chen Kexins little hand and wrote his name stroke by stroke, then said, I will be holding a piano concert in a few days. These are VIP tickets, and I welcome you to attend. Thank you so much! Chen Kexins face was filled with excitement. Getting close to Xiao Lang and learning piano from him was just one of her goals. The Xiao family was one of the four major aristocratic families in City A. Xiao Lang was the heir of the Xiao family and a top-notch pianist. If she could ask him to teach her the piano personally, not only would she be able to improve her piano attainments, but she would also be able to add more glory. She had thought that Xiao Lang would put on airs, but things were going smoother than she had imagined. It seemed that Xiao Lang could not resist her charm. But thinking about it, she was outstanding in everything. Which man wouldnt like her? Other than Brother Ah Zhi Thinking of Lu Zhi, Chen Kexins eyes were covered with a layer of haze. Xiao Lang, why are you here? A man walked over, grabbed Xiao Langs hand, and walked to the side. Ill introduce you to someone. Follow me. Xiao Lang followed in his friends footsteps and winked at Chen Kexin. See you another day! Chen Kexin nodded happily. She stood there for a moment before turning around to leave. Tao Niannian walked over with displeasure written all over her face. Chen Kexin asked, Whats wrong? Were you bullied by Jiang Yining? That woman has a sharp tongue and Lu Zhi is backing her up. Im so angry. When Tao Niannian thought of the scene just now, she gnashed her teeth in hatred. Chen Kexin was extremely disappointed, but she put on a caring expression. Dont fight with her. Shes too smart. I wanted to teach her a lesson several times, but I was taught a lesson by her. Furthermore, Brother Ah Zhi has been completely smitten by that girl. No matter what we say, he wont listen and will protect her unconditionally. In the future, if we see her, we should stay far away to avoid trouble. Why should I avoid her? Could it be that with Lu Zhi protecting her, she could do whatever she wanted? I dont believe that I cant deal with her! Tao Niannian was very unconvinced. She had been pampered by everyone since she was young, and no one dared to anger her. Today, Lu Zhi embarrassed her. She definitely had to get back at him! Chen Kexin saw that she had successfully provoked her, and she was feeling joyful in her heart. She hypocritically advised, Niannian, dont act on impulse. I dont want you to be implicated. Dont worry about it. I know what Im doing! Tao Niannian interrupted her and called over a servant. She whispered a few words to him. Do as I say. Yes, Miss. Niannian, what are you going to do? I beg you, dont do anything stupid Youre always so timid. No wonder she bullied you so badly, Tao Niannian cursed. Chen Kexin lowered her eyes and pretended to be pitiful. Forget it, I wont talk to you anymore! Just wait for me to teach that mistress a lesson! Tao Niannian left. Chen Kexin curled her lips into a triumphant smile.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Don’t Provoke Lu Zhi’s Woman Chapter 72: Dont Provoke Lu Zhis Woman Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Xiao Lang was led to the southeast corner of the hall by his good friend Feng Jicai. His gaze swept across the figure in front of him and found it familiar. Eh Wasnt this the pretty girl with a strong character that he met at the entrance of the hotel just now? Just as he was about to approach her, he noticed that she was wearing a mens windbreaker and there was an extraordinary man standing beside her. Xiao Langs heart instantly turned cold. He liked good-looking beauties. They were like flowers, pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately, he had his own principles. No matter how beautiful a girl was, and as long as they were not single, he would not approach her. Feng Jicai pulled him over to Jiang Yining and Lu Zhi and introduced them enthusiastically, Ah Lang, this is Lu Zhi. You just came back from abroad, so you shouldnt be familiar with him. Lu Zhi is young and promising. In just a few years, he managed to do well in the Lu Corporation. When you inherit the Xiao family in the future, youll have to see him often. Today, Ill take this opportunity for the two of you to get to know each other so that you can discuss business in the future. The person beside you is Feng Jicais gaze fell on Jiang Yining, and he paused. Who was this He really didnt know. Lu Zhi said calmly, This is my wife, Jiang Yining. Feng Jicai was shocked to hear this. Wife? Lu Zhi actually had a wife! He had thought that he was a workaholic without any feelings and would never get married in this life. Moreover, there wasnt any news about the CEO of the Lu Corporation getting married. However, he was an old fox who had been in the business world for a long time. He had seen all kinds of storms. Waves surged in his heart, but his face was as calm as water. So its Mrs. Lu. Im delighted to meet you. Yining, this is Feng Jicai, Lu Zhi said simply. Hello, Mr. Feng. Jiang Yining turned her head slightly and paused when she saw Xiao Lang. It was him. Xiao Lang gave her a soul-stirring smile. Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Lu. You two are a perfect match. He pretended that they had never met before, and Jiang Yining was not the type to take the initiative to get close to others. Her face was indifferent and there was no reaction. Lu Zhi extended his hand and shook Xiao Langs hand before quickly letting go. I heard that Young Master Xiao is very good at playing the piano, and youre very famous overseas. I wonder if Ill have the chance to hear you play the piano tonight. Ah Lang has already promised Elder Tao that he will definitely perform on stage. Feng Jicai said with a smile. Okay, then were all ears. Lu Zhi said politely. Xiao Lang said modestly, I only know a little bit of it. Its difficult to become perfect. It was Grandpa Tao who invited me repeatedly. I couldnt refuse his kindness, so Ill be performing. Dont make fun of me. Dont joke around. Who doesnt know your standards? Feng Jicai put his arm around his shoulder and said casually. Xiao Lang lowered his eyes and said nothing more. After all, being overly humble would make one look hypocritical. The four of them chatted for a while. Lu Zhi pulled Jiang Yining and bid farewell to Feng Jicai and Xiao Lang, and went to find a close friend to chat with. Feng Jicai saw that Xiao Langs gaze was on Jiang Yining, so he poked him in the waist and said, Dont touch Lu Zhis woman. That fellow looks amiable, but hes actually a wild wolf. Whoever provoked him would definitely pay a painful price. Ah Lang, listen to your brother. There are many beautiful girls in the world. Dont take things too hard. Those who were familiar with Xiao Lang knew that this guy gets smitten easily. He couldnt move when he saw a beautiful girl. However, he was a love-struck man, not a playboy. He wouldnt fall in love with anyone he saw. He simply admired them. Therefore, he usually went around fooling around and did not cause any trouble. But Jiang Yining was different. She was thorny! Whoever touched her would have their hands full of blood. Unless Lu Zhi didnt want her anymore, other people could only get their hands on her. Feng Jicai didnt want his good brother to get into trouble because of this little beauty. Xiao Lang vowed, Dont worry, I wont like her.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Only Skills, No Soul Chapter 73: Only Skills, No Soul Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Before the banquet officially started, Old Master Tao personally came over and invited Lu Zhi to sit at the main table. Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining sat down. Tao Niannian snorted in her heart. She couldnt even celebrate her birthday in peace. She could see this annoying mistress everywhere she went. However, she could no longer be proud soon! Tao Niannian shifted her gaze elsewhere, anticipating what would happen next. Not long after, the host of the banquet walked to the center stage to host the banquet. One by one, the top stars went on stage to perform. The guests were either talking in low voices or watching the show. When the program reached the end, the host introduced Xiao Lang very ceremoniously and then said, Now, lets give a warm round of applause to Mr. Xiao for his finale performance the piano piece Moonlight. The guests applauded. Xiao Lang had changed into a black tuxedo at some point in time. He looked handsome and elegant, attracting the hearts of many noble ladies. He walked to the piano stand in the middle of the hall and started playing the piano in a very standard posture. The beautiful sound of the piano echoed in everyones ears. At this moment, Xiao Lang, who looked frivolous, seemed to have a dazzling halo, making everyone unable to look away. It had to be said that he was skillful, unlike others who did not live up to their reputation. He had the ability to charm countless people. Jiang Yining held her chin and listened quietly. However, there were some who were unwilling to appreciate it. Tao Niannian held it in for a few seconds before she broke the silence at the table. Kexin, havent you been learning piano for many years? I remember that you said that you liked Brother Xiao Lang and wanted to take him as your master. Brother Xiao Lang promised me that he would play a song with me tonight. Why dont you play for me later? No, its such a precious opportunity. How can I snatch it from you? Chen Kexin rejected her verbally, but she was eager to try. This was a good opportunity to show off. She could let Lu Zhi see that she was more talented and outstanding than Jiang Yining! Were good sisters, so what do you mean by snatching? Besides, I injured my wrist when I was practicing yesterday. It still hurts. Please, you dont want me to embarrass myself, right? Tao Niannian acted coquettishly. Chen Kexin pretended to be troubled and nodded. Alright then. The two of them had just finished discussing when Xiao Langs performance ended. The hall was flooded with applause, almost drowning everyone. Xiao Lang walked down. Tao Niannian immediately stood up and pushed Chen Kexin to him. Brother Xiao Lang, Im not feeling well today. I want Kexin to replace me and play with you. You two go play a song. Chen Kexin lowered her head shyly. Xiao Lang readily agreed. Alright. Then, he took Chen Kexins hand and walked back to the piano stand. The two of them sat side by side. The handsome man and beautiful woman caused quite a commotion. But soon, the scene fell silent again Because the sound of their hands playing the piano together was equally beautiful and pleasant, intoxicating people and making them unable to think about anything else. Tao Niannian said meaningfully, Sister Kexin is really outstanding. Shes top-notch in everything she does. Compared to her, other people are not even worthy of carrying her shoes! Jiang Yining knew that she was talking about her and smiled indifferently. Lu Zhi was sitting beside Jiang Yining and naturally knew that Tao Niannian was pointing fingers at her. He said coldly, Kexin only has skills to play the piano. Theres no soul. She does not deserve to play with Xiao Lang. For example, the difference between Chen Kexin and Xiao Langs piano skills was as big as the difference between primary school students and Ph.D. students. Anyone who had a deeper understanding of the piano could hear the difference. How could Tao Niannian have the cheek to praise Chen Kexin? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: If She Isn’t Worthy, Is Your Wife Worthy? Chapter 74: If She Isnt Worthy, Is Your Wife Worthy? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Tao Niannians expression immediately turned ugly. She did not know much about the piano. However, after listening to Chen Kexins performance, she felt that it was pretty good. It wasnt as bad as what Lu Zhi had said. Moreover, the soul of art was just a facade, used to fool laymen! Lu Zhi wasnt a pianist, so what right did he have to criticize Chen Kexins performance for being soulless? His standards might not even be as high as Kexins if he were to play. Shes not worthy, but is your wife worthy? Tao Niannian was not convinced. In my opinion, youre deliberately belittling Sister Kexin to protect your wife. When Old Mr. Tao heard this, he scolded, Niannian, why are you talking to Ah Zhi like that? Hurry up and apologize! Tao Niannian had been holding back her anger for the entire night. Seeing that her grandfather was not helping her and was biased towards an outsider, she felt a lump in her throat and said indignantly and stubbornly, I wont! What he said doesnt make sense. Why do I have to apologize? Could it be that just because he is the CEO of the Lu Corporation, he could distort the truth? Elder Tao frowned. He had taken care of his granddaughter since she was young. He had spoiled her too much, which was why she was so out of control. To put it bluntly, Chen Kexins piano skills were not important at all. Anyway, it was just a pastime. Who would take it seriously? What he saw was the relationship between the Tao and Lu families! Elder Tao knew his granddaughters temper. The more he pressured her, the more she would make a fuss. Not wanting to make things worse, he took the initiative to apologize on her behalf. Ah Zhi, Im really sorry. Niannian has been spoiled by me and likes to talk nonsense. Grandpa Tao, you dont have to treat me as an outsider. I wont argue with a child. Lu Zhis tone was indifferent, but his words were insinuating that Tao Niannian was immature. Tao Niannian gritted her teeth. Who are you calling a child? Lu Zhi didnt say anything. His sharp gaze was fixed on her without a smile on his face. The surrounding atmosphere instantly dropped to freezing point. Tao Niannian, if you dare to cause trouble for me again, Ill lock you up for three months and make sure you cant step out of the Tao family! Elder Tao was ruthless and ordered his granddaughter to shut up. Seeing that her grandfather was really angry, Tao Niannian shut her mouth unwillingly. After Elder Tao disciplined his granddaughter, he smiled at Lu Zhi. Im sorry. I didnt raise this child well. Ah Zhi, lets continue to enjoy this piano piece. Mhm. Lu Zhi nodded slightly and turned to look at Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining smiled to express her gratitude. The piano piece ended Xiao Lang held Chen Kexins hand and stood up. Everyones eyes were focused on them, making Chen Kexin feel extremely proud. Look! While she was shining, Jiang Yining could only sit in the audience dejectedly. The real Mrs. Lu had to be presentable. How could Jiang Yining occupy this position? Chen Kexin walked down step by step and looked at Lu Zhi excitedly, hoping to receive praise or a stunning gaze from him. However, things did not go as she wished Lu Zhi didnt look at her and just chatted with Jiang Yining in a low voice as if there was no one else in this world. Chen Kexin was feeling excited in her heart, but it turned cold. She stood there in a daze for a long time before sitting down. Xiao Lang didnt care if Lu Zhi was listening to his performance. He played the piano just to enjoy the feeling of being immersed in it. Therefore, he sat down calmly. However, when his gaze swept across the row of notes on the table that were about to disappear, he could not help but be stunned. If he remembered correctly, this should be the music score of the long-lost piano piece, Clear Spring! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 75 - Chapter 75:1 Don’t Even Like You, Much Less Him Chapter 75:1 Dont Even Like You, Much Less Him Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Xiao Lang was afraid that the notes would disappear completely, so he took out his phone, opened the notebook, and carefully wrote it down. Then, he looked at Jiang Yining, who was beside him, in confusion. Could it be that she wrote it? Clear Spring was the famous work of the grandmaster-level pianist, Elder Liang. He was born into a poor family and self-taught with an old piano. He composed many touching pieces. Elder Liang was indifferent to fame and fortune. He had never thought of earning money by playing the piano. After he became famous, he also conscientiously carried out his own work. Many people spent a lot of money to invite him to perform, but he did not care. Later, Elder Liang met the love of his life, his wife. After they got married, they retired to the countryside. Soon after, many of his songs were gradually lost. The pianist that Xiao Lang admired the most was Elder Liang. He had once spent a huge sum of money to find his music score. However, he failed. He always felt very regretful in his heart. With the marks on the table, it could only be written by Jiang Yining, right? But how did she get her hands on Elder Liangs score? Elder Liang rarely took in students. Unless they were geniuses who could keep up with his standards, he would be willing to take in disciples and impart his knowledge. If Jiang Yining was really Elder Liangs disciple, even if she only inherited a few of his skills, she should have had a high reputation in the piano world. She definitely wouldnt be like now, hiding her identity. Could it be She was Elder Liangs relative? Xiao Lang stared straight at Jiang Yining, and there was no intention of looking away. Lu Zhi noticed his strange behavior and put his arm around Jiang Yinings shoulder. He asked coldly, Young Master Xiao, do you have something to say? Xiao Lang almost blurted out the question regarding the relationship between Jiang Yining and Elder Liang. However, when the words reached his mouth, he swallowed them back. If he really asked on the spot, it would definitely cause quite a stir. He didnt want to cause her any trouble. Therefore, he choked for a while and said, I just feel that the relationship between you two is quite good. Im very envious. It seems like Ah Lang wants to get married, Elder Tao said cheerfully. One day, Ill have a good talk with your grandfather about choosing a fiancee for you. Xiao Lang was embarrassed. Grandpa Tao, dont joke around. I dont want to get married. You youngsters are becoming more and more unstable. When I was your age, Niannians father was already a big kid. Times have changed. Xiao Lang replied with a smile. With this interruption, the stiff atmosphere finally eased up a little. They were almost done eating. Everyone moved to the ballroom and found out that Lu Zhi was pulling Jiang Yining to a corner. He said in a stern tone, Stay away from Xiao Lang. He is a famous playboy. Dont worry. I dont even like you, let alone him. Jiang Yining didnt take Xiao Lang to heart at all. When Lu Zhi heard her words, he was proud for a moment before his face turned cold. Looking at the indifferent person in front of him, he felt a little depressed. Why are you staring at me like that? Jiang Yining felt that he was a little weird. Lu Zhis tone was flat. Its nothing. Im going to find my friend. Oh. He clearly had something on and didnt want to tell her. Forget it, she didnt want to hear it anyway. Stand here obediently and dont go anywhere. He took a few steps before turning back to remind her. Jiang Yining nodded obediently. After he left, she immediately took a tray and went to get desserts. Tao Niannian and Chen Kcxin were echoing each other just now, so she didnt have much appetite at all. She was still a little hungry. She shall eat some snacks to fill her stomach. As for what Lu Zhi said, she had long forgotten about it. Xiao Lang had been paying attention to Jiang Yinings movements, but unfortunately, Lu Zhi was watching her too closely and did not give him the chance to get close to her. When he saw Lu Zhi leave, he immediately went up to her. Hello there, Miss Jiang. Jiang Yining heard a familiar voice and looked up. Seeing that it was Xiao Lang, her eyelids drooped again. She pretended that she didnt see anything and turned to leave. Xiao Lang was speechless.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Giving Him an 11 Million Score for Free Chapter 76: Giving Him an 11 Million Score for Free Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio He had lived for 20 years, but this was the first time he was not liked by someone. However, no matter whether Jiang Yining was willing to chat with him or not, he had to ask her if she had written the score. Xiao Lang loved music so much that he was intoxicated. Now that he had encountered his beloved music score, he did not even care about his reputation. He caught up to Jiang Yining and grabbed her arm. Miss Jiang. Jiang Yining lowered her eyes and stared at his hand with a look of rejection on her face. Xiao Lang quickly retracted his hand and said politely, I just wanted to ask if you wrote this score. He showed her the contents of the notebook. Jiang Yining glanced at him and said in a clear voice, Yes, I wrote it. Thats great! I finally found it! Xiao Lang was overjoyed. He was so excited that he almost wanted to pick her up and spin her three times to express his excitement! What exactly do you want? Jiang Yining was a little impatient. I want to know where you got this score. Xiao Lang suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and said carefully. Also If you have the complete score, or something related to this, I can buy it at a sky-high price. 6.9 million for one score. What do you think? Jiang Yining raised her eyebrows in surprise. She had heard Elder Liang mention that he was a little famous in the music industry when he was young. Many people wanted to buy his songs, but he refused to sell them. He felt that those people were tacky and did not match his music score. Before he passed away, he had passed the score to her and repeatedly told her that if she had no money to spend in the future, she could sell the score. Therefore, she always knew that those music scores were worth something. However, she never expected it to be so expensive. 6.9 million for a music score Yes, she had nearly a thousand pieces of Elder Liangs music in her hands. If Xiao Lang wanted to buy all of them, he would probably go bankrupt. But Jiang Yining didnt want to sell it because she didnt lack money. Xiao Lang saw her hesitation and thought that she was not satisfied with the price. After all, it was Master Liangs score. Any one of them was enough to shock the entire music industry. Xiao Lang said in a negotiating tone, How about 11 million per score? As long as its complete, write it out for me, and Ill give you a check on the spot. Jiang Yining shook her head and said calmly, I got this score from an old man. He didnt take any money from me and asked me to leave it to someone fated. When I heard you play the song just now, I thought it was similar to this one, so I wrote it down. Since you like it, Ill give you the complete score for free. Xiao Lang was talented in music and he really loved the piano. Giving Elder Liangs score to him was not a waste. Xiao Lang couldnt believe it. The song he wrote, Moonlight, was indeed a tribute to Elder Liangs Clear Spring. However, many people couldnt tell. It was her first time listening to it, but she could already capture the similarity between the two songs. She must have a high level of musical attainments. Lu Zhi was really blessed for ten lifetimes to be able to marry such a wife! No, 11 million for one song. I have to give it to you. Xiao Lang refused to take advantage of her. If you give me money, I wont give it to you. Jiang Yining didnt want to sell Elder Liangs things. Xiao Lang was speechless. Jiang Yining was really hard to figure out. She actually didnt want money. Even if she was the young mistress of the Lu family, she should not be short of money to this extent! 11 million, not 1 million. Besides, Elder Liangs score was worth more than 11 million! He wanted to buy all of Elder Liangs music scores from her, so he deliberately set a low price! If he only bought this song, it would cost at least 100 million! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: How Could a Girl From the Country Be Compared to Her? Chapter 77: How Could a Girl From the Country Be Compared to Her? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Do you want it or not? Jiang Yining didnt want to waste any more time talking to him. She just wanted to find a place to quietly finish the snacks on her plate. Xiao Langs dilly-dallying really wasted too much time. Yes, of course I want it. Xiao Lang took the tray from her hand and handed her the phone. You can write on it. He would definitely repay the huge favor. Furthermore, it was 11 million. He would not renege on his debt. He would find an opportunity to transfer the money to her so that he wouldnt feel like he was taking advantage of her. Jiang Yining took the phone and typed the notes with her white fingers. Xiao Langs eyes widened. Just as the two of them were focused on writing the score, Chen Kexin saw this scene from afar and her expression turned cold. She had already gotten Brother Ah Zhi, yet she still didnt know how to behave! This woman was really too much! She wanted to look for Lu Zhi and let him see clearly how Jiang Yining was flirting behind his back. However, she also felt that he had already fallen head over heels for Jiang Yining. No matter what she said, he wouldnt listen. He might even think that she was trying to sow discord. Therefore, Chen Kexin changed her mind. Xiao Lang was obsessed with music and appreciated girls who knew the piano. He wouldnt care about a woman from the countryside like Jiang Yining. She had a good time playing the duet with him just now. If he had to choose between her and Jiang Yining, the result would be obvious. At that time, Jiang Yining would definitely be embarrassed! She would be able to vent her anger. Chen Kexin thought of it and went to do it. She held a glass of red wine and walked up to the two of them. She greeted them delicately, Xiao Lang, youre here. Ive been looking for you for a long time. I was playing the piano with you just now, and I think our cooperation is quite good. Can you do me the honor of dancing with me? Xiao Lang loved beauties, but he loved music even more. He said regretfully, Im sorry, I have something on right now and cant leave. Miss Chen, go look for someone else. Chen Kexin frowned. Why was it different from what she had expected? Xiao Lang actually wanted to stay behind to accompany Jiang Yining instead of leaving with her? Jiang Yining had already noticed Chen Kexins arrival, but she was too lazy to pay attention to her. She quickly wrote the score and checked it. After confirming that there was no problem, she returned the phone to its owner. Hey, take a look. Is there anything else? If not, Ill be leaving first. Xiao Lang held his phone like it was a treasure, afraid that it would break. Thank you! Ill treat you to a meal some other day. If you have any questions, as long as I can do it, Ill definitely do my best to help. Jiang Yining replied lightly, Youre welcome. 111 be leaving first. Chen Kexin couldnt see the contents of the phone, she only heard Xiao Langs promise to Jiang Yining. The jealousy and hatred in her heart were like vines, tightly entangling her heart and growing wantonly. After a moment of silence, she couldnt hold it in any longer. She snatched Xiao Langs phone and mocked Jiang Yining harshly. Do you still know shame? Youre already married to Brother Ah Zhi, yet you left your phone number for another man? If you were in ancient times, you would have been drowned in a pig cage for your unrestrained behavior! Jiang Yining smirked. The Qing Dynasty has been destroyed for hundreds of years. Are you still thinking about the rules of that time? B*tch! Chen Kexin waved her hand and was about to smash the phone on her face. Seeing this, Xiao Lang quickly stood in front of Jiang Yining and subconsciously pushed Chen Kexin. Dont think too dirty! Im the one who asked Miss Jiang for help. Its not what you think! Chen Kexin was wearing a pair of ten-centimeter high heels, so how could she resist his forceful push? She took a few steps back and fell onto the table. Crash! Hundreds of wine glasses filled with red wine fell to the ground. Glass shards and red wine flew everywhere. Chen Kexin was naturally not spared.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78:1 Don’t Believe A Word You Say Chapter 78:1 Dont Believe A Word You Say Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Her white dress was stained with red wine, her black hair was messy, and her makeup was ruined She looked extremely pathetic! Xiao Lang! You bastard! Chen Kcxin screamed in anger. Xiao Lang didnt expect that he would push her down. After being stunned for a while, he stepped forward and stretched out his hand. Im sorry, I didnt mean it. Chen Kexin slapped his hand away forcefully. Get lost! You two b*stards. One is a married woman who did not know how to behave and was hooking up everywhere! One knew that the other party was already married, yet he still provoked her! How shameless! Everyone in the hall was looking over. Hearing what she said, they all looked at Xiao Lang and Jiang Yining with strange eyes. No matter how good Xiao Langs temper was, he would not accept others willful insults. His body tensed up, and a cold glint flashed in his gentle eyes. He cleared his voice and said, Miss Chen, please watch your words. Heh Since you dared to do it, dont be afraid of others saying it! Chen Kexin said at the top of her voice. I saw her enter her phone number into your phone with my own eyes just now! Are you still trying to deny it? She got up from the ground and picked up Xiao Langs phone. She raised it high and asked aggressively, Do you dare to swear that her phone number isnt saved here? Of course I Jiang Yining interrupted him, If my phone number isnt in there, you have to pay the price for your actions. Alright! Chen Kexin agreed. At this moment, Lu Zhi heard the commotion and walked over. He glanced at the disheveled Chen Kexin, then strode over to Jiang Yining and asked, What happened? Jiang Yining looked up at him. Your good sister said that I hooked up with a man behind your back and even gave him my phone number. Now I have to prove my crimes in public. Lu Zhi took in her calm demeanor, and his dark eyes were calm. If she were to hook up with men behind his back, she wouldnt have chosen Xiao Lang. After all, she had said it herself. She didnt even like him, so how could she like Xiao Lang? Chen Kexin carried her stained skirt and rushed to Lu Zhi. Brother Ah Zhi, take a good look. Jiang Yining personally saved her phone number into Xiao Langs phone! She turned on the phone. She pulled out his address book and quickly flipped through it. However, when she scrolled to the last contact, she did not see Jiang Yinings phone number. How was this possible? She must have missed it Chen Kexin looked flustered as she flipped through the address book. However, more than twenty minutes passed. She checked it five or six times, but she couldnt find Jiang Yinings number. Impossible, impossible! I saw it with my own eyes. She entered the information into this phone, Chen Kexin muttered to herself. I couldnt find it. She must have secretly deleted it. She looked up at Lu Zhi and said, Brother Ah Zhi, believe me. This woman is indecent! She only wants to cling to rich men! Is that so? Lu Zhi asked coldly before adding, I dont believe you, not a single word. Chen Kexins eyes were misty. Xiao Lang didnt want to listen to her nonsense and her slanders against Jiang Yining anymore. He walked forward and snatched his phone back. He pulled out the score and said to everyone, Thats enough.. Miss Jiang was typing a long-lost score on my phone! Youre filthy, so dont think that everyone else is as filthy as you, alright? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Apologize or Get Thrown Out of the Hotel Chapter 79: Apologize or Get Thrown Out of the Hotel Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Along-lost score? How could a lowly person like Jiang Yining get such a precious thing? For this woman, Xiao Lang lied, and he didnt even care about what he was saying! She doesnt know music, why would she give you music scores? Besides, Xiao Lang, you are a famous pianist. What kind of score is there that you cant get but she can? Chen Kexin targeted him everywhere. Xiao Lang was so angry that he was about to ascend to heaven. To think that he had thought that this woman was not bad before. He didnt expect her to have such a horrible personality. He didnt want to talk to her again, nor even breathe the same air as her in the same room. However, he had to endure it. He did not care if his reputation was ruined. However, Jiang Yining was different. She had a husband. If she was slandered, he did not know what kind of consequences she would have to bear. He owed her a favor and had to help her recover her innocence. Its Elder Liangs Clear Spring score. Ive been looking for it for a long time, and everyone around me knows about it. Xiao Lang looked at the crowd and caught sight of Tao Niannian. He waved at her. Niannian, isnt that right? Tao Niannian really wanted to help Chen Kexin, but Xiao Lang was also someone whom she was close to. Moreover, since she was young, she knew that Xiao Lang was looking for the score of Clear Spring. He even said that he would die without regrets if he could obtain the score in this life. Tao Niannian followed the truth and nodded. Yes. Did you hear that? You have nothing to say now, right? Xiao Lang asked. Just because youre looking for the score doesnt mean that you dont have an affair with her. Whether you found the score or she gave it to you, theres no way to prove it! Chen Kexin wouldnt give up until she hit the south wall. Xiao Lang was speechless. Jiang Yining suddenly left Lu Zhi and walked up to her unhurriedly. She said in a low voice, I can prove that I gave him the score. Everyones gaze landed on her again. Jiang Yining said calmly, It takes about half an hour to save and edit the score. Anyone who knew music should know how difficult it is to play Clear Spring. Without three to five years, it would be impossible to play it skillfully. If Xiao Lang had found the score himself, I wouldnt have been able to remember the score with just a glance, let alone play it. But on the contrary Jiang Yining stood up and walked to the piano in the corner of the hall. Sitting on the chair, her slender fingers wandered casually on it. Beautiful music sounded in the hall. Everyone seemed to see the happy chirping of birds in the quiet forest. White fog rose and covered the verdant bamboo forest This was Elder Liangs Clear Spring! The Clear Spring that shocked millions of people decades ago! After the entire song was played, the hall fell silent. Everyone stared at Jiang Yining, curious about her identity to be able to obtain Elder Liangs score! Jiang Yining did not care about the other peoples strange gazes and walked to Chen Kexin. Is there anything else you want to say? Chen Kexins face was ashen and filled with disbelief. Even if she had seen her play Clear Spring with her own eyes, she still wouldnt believe Jiang Yining. No, how were you able to play Clear Spring? Jiang Yining spread her arms out slightly and said casually, Ive been playing this piece since I was seven. I can even recite the score upside down. Miss Chen, its time for you to apologize for your actions, right? Chen Kexin gritted her teeth and refused to speak. Lu Zhi took a step forward and held Jiang Yinings waist domineeringly. His dark eyes were filled with coldness as he said, Chen Kexin, you either apologize or get thrown out of the hotel. Choose one.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80:1 Only Drank Two Sips of Red Wine, I’m Very Chapter 80:1 Only Drank Two Sips of Red Wine, Im Very Sober Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio He didnt even call her Kexin anymore. Instead, he called her Chen Kexin. It was as if he was a stranger. He even wanted to throw her out of the hotel in front of so many people Chen Kexin felt as if thousands of arrows had pierced her heart. Tears rolled down her face. Im not apologizing. If you want to throw me out, then go ahead. She was betting on the friendship she had with him for more than twenty years. She bet that he wouldnt be so heartless! But unexpectedly, in the next second Lu Zhi ordered coldly, Qi Feng, throw her out of the hotel. I dont want to see her again tonight. Qi Feng obeyed and walked forward. He violently pulled Chen Kexin and walked out. Chen Kexins mental state collapsed instantly. Ah Zhi, how could you do this to me! Tao Niannian wanted to stop him. However, Xiao Lang, who was beside her, threatened, If you dare to go out, Ill pretend that I dont have a sister like you in the future. Tao Niannian stopped in her tracks. After all, compared to Chen Kexin, Xiao Lang was more important to her. Moreover, what Kexin did tonight was indeed too much. If she wanted to deal with Jiang Yining, why did she have to drag Brother Ah Lang down with her? The crowd watched a good show and discussed it in low voices. Elder Tao stepped forward to maintain the situation. Soon, everyone forgot about the commotion just now and continued dancing. Lu Zhi brought Jiang Yining to Elder Tao and apologized. Im really sorry to disturb your familys banquet. You didnt do it. Why apologize? Elder Tao rubbed his chin and sized up Jiang Yining. Little girl, you play the piano well. How are you related to Liang Huai? I dont have much to do with him. He just felt that I had talent in playing the piano and left me the score, Jiang Yining said lightly. Elder Tao smiled. Elder Liang has good taste. Liang Huai was proud and aloof by nature. His piece, Clear Spring, attracted tens of thousands of people. Many talented musicians tried their best to become his disciples, but he rejected them all. Because he felt that the other partys talent was not good enough to play the pieces he composed. The young lady in front of him was acknowledged by Liang Huai, which showed that she was indeed talented in this area. This wasnt simple As the host, its my fault that Ive disturbed your mood tonight. Ill hold a family banquet and invite you to my house another day. Elder Tao is too polite. This is not a courtesy, but a formal invitation. You must give me face, Elder Tao looked at Jiang Yining and said. Little girl, I hope you can do me the honor of playing Clear Spring again. Mhm. Jiang Yining nodded slightly Lu Zhi had no choice but to agree. It was 11 pm The banquet finally came to an end, and Elder Tao felt unwell. Tao Niannian accompanied her parents to send them off. When it was Jiang Yining and Lu Zhis turn, Tao Niannian pursed her lips and said in a low voice, I didnt expect you to play the piano so well. Just now, Xiao Lang had already told her how much this score was worth. Jiang Yining was generous enough to give away the score for free It meant that she was not a woman who loved money. In that case, what Chen Kexin had told her before could not be taken seriously. Tao Niannian really wanted to apologize. However, she had always been proud. She had only said these words to her parents and grandparents. As for the others Dont even think about it! Therefore, she had already taken the initiative to express her goodwill by saying this. Jiang Yining smiled faintly. Mhm, its indeed. She really didnt know how to be humble at all! Tao Niannian said to herself, but her impression of Jiang Yining grew even deeper. At least she wasnt as pretentious as others. I know how to play the violin. We can learn from one another some other day. That will have to wait until I have time. Remember to make an appointment in advance, Jiang Yining replied. Tao Niannian was speechless. They left the hotel and got into the car. Lu Zhi didnt start the car in a hurry. Instead, he turned his head and looked straight at Jiang Yining. Why didnt you tell me that you know how to play the piano? You didnt ask me either. Jiang Yining answered calmly. Lu Zhi leaned over slightly and leaned in front of her face. His voice was as mellow as wine. Jiang Yining, youre really a treasure. He had drunk some red wine tonight, and when he spoke, his breath smelled of wine. When this breath that reeked of alcohol hit someones face, it would make that person a little drunk. Jiang Yining blinked and stared at him for a few seconds. She raised her hand and pressed it against his chest to stop him from getting any closer. Lu Zhi, you should call Qi Feng over to drive. Dont drink and drive. I only drank two sips of red wine, and Im very sober. As soon as he finished speaking, he held her hand and bent down.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: It Didn’t Cost You A Single Cent; Of Course You Won’t Feel The Pain! Chapter 81: It Didnt Cost You A Single Cent; Of Course You Wont Feel The Pain! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Warm light scattered on them, but it did not make him appear less aggressive. Jiang Yining thought that he was going to molest her and shrunk backwards subconsciously but her back was against the car seat With nowhere to run, she was forced to cover his mouth with her hand so he couldnt have his way. Lu Zhi was stunned for a moment before he grabbed her seatbelt and buckled it with a click. Only then did Jiang Yining realized why he leaned over. She blushed in embarrassment and let him go immediately. Lu Zhi asked with a chuckle, Did you think I was going to kiss you? Anyone would misunderstand him if he leaned over like that without saying a word, right? Jiang Yining was slightly annoyed. Lu Zhi sat up straight and tapped the steering wheel with his slender fingers. Dont worry, with your looks, you cant arouse my interest. Oh, then should I thank you? Jiang Yining snapped. Thats not necessary, Lu Zhi replied bluntly. When Jiang Yining heard that, she silently cursed for him to lose sleep tonight. They didnt stay long before Lu Zhi drove away. Not long after they left, the miserable Chen Kexin walked out from a dark corner and clenched her fists as she looked in the direction where their car drove off. Jiang Yining had caused her to lose face today. She would make her pay back a thousand times, ten thousand times one day! The following day when Jiang Yining woke up, Old Madam Lus angry call came through. The housekeeper handed the landline phone to Jiang Yining nervously and said softly, Young Madam, be careful. The old madam is very angry. Jiang Yinings lips twitched as she took the phone. Jiang Yining, how can you be so cruel! Kexin was just suspecting you, yet you incited Ah Zhi to throw a weak woman like her out, causing her to cry all night and develop pneumonia! Do you have to force her to death before you are satisfied? Old Madam Lu went on and on over the phone. Jiang Yining threw the phone on the bed and picked her outfit for the day. Did you hear me? How dare you not respond to an elders lecture? What do you want me to say? Jiang Yining asked lazily. Come back and apologize to Kexin. I didnt do anything wrong. Why should I apologize? Jiang Yining continued calmly, Grandma, if it were you, would you be happy when someone accused you of seducing other men behind your husbands back? Oh, so you are saying that she slandered you? Youve only met that Xiao kid once and youve given him such an expensive score. Are you saying that you have no ulterior motive? Only Ah Zhi is stupid enough to believe your lies. Let me tell you, dont even think about lying to me! Old Madam Lu was already certain that Jiang Yining was with Lu Zhi for his money. Now, she had given Xiao Lang a score worth tens of millions of yuan for free. It made her feel that Jiang Yinings motives werent that simple. That musical score is worth nothing to me. Anyway, she knew the piece by heart. She had nothing to lose even if she shared the score with others. Well, well, well. Look at you. You speak differently now that youve married into the Lu family. That musical score is probably part of Ah Zhis collection, right? It didnt cost you a single cent, of course you wont feel the pain! Old Madam Lu spoke in a sarcastic tone. Jiang Yining said, The score was given to me by my teacher, whether you believe it or not. Im a fool to believe you! Right, Jiang Yining replied indifferently. At this moment, a hand reached over and snatched the handset away from her. He directly hung up. Jiang Yining looked up and saw Lu Zhi standing in front of her. On the other end of the call, Old Madam Lu wasnt done scolding Jiang Yining but she heard only busy tone on the phone. She stared at her phone in disbelief for a while before she said in a trembling voice, B*stard, how dare you hang up on me! Did Jiang Yining think that she couldnt do anything to her just because she ignored her call? Drcam on! She would capture Jiang Yining if she had to this time and make her apologize to Kexin in person! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 82 - Chapter 82:I Like It. Why Do You Care? Chapter 82:I Like It. Why Do You Care? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Why did you hang up the call for me? Jiang Yining asked. Dont you hate hearing nonsense? Lu Zhi passed the phone to the housekeeper. If the old madam calls again, dont pass the phone to Young Madam. Yes. The housekeeper held the landline phone and quickly retreated. Indeed, Jiang Yining didnt like being nagged at. She listened patiently to Old Madam Lu firstly because of Lu Zhi. Secondly, she was a little envious of Chen Kexin who was unconditionally spoiled by Old Madam Lu. Keeping her thoughts to herself, she turned and picked out a white school uniform as she muttered, How dare you say that your grandmother is talking nonsense? Arent you afraid that she will get even with you when she hears that? Only the three of us heard what I said just now. The housekeeper wont dare to say anything, and you wont tell the old madam either. How will she know? Lu Zhi asked. Jiang Yining was speechless. Why hadnt she noticed that Lu Zhi was so cunning? Mr. Lu, please leave. I need to change my clothes. Jiang Yining waved her school uniform in front of him. Lu Zhi said with a hand in his pocket, You look better in pale yellow clothes. Wearing black or white all day makes you look dull. Young people should wear more colors. I like it. Why do you care? Jiang Yining saw that he wasnt leaving and was even commenting on her clothes. She threw down her school uniform and personally invited him out. Lu Zhi was pushed out of the door. He held on to the door frame and turned his head. Xiao Lang called just now. He said he wanted to thank you for giving him the score and wanted to treat you to a meal. Theres no need Jiang Yining did not regret giving the score to Xiao Lang. After all, he was the one who really understood Elder Liang. She also didnt want to have anything to do with him anymore. She wanted to stay in the Lu family and continue to investigate Lin Yans whereabouts. Being sandwiched between Lu Zhi and Xiao Lang, the two young talents, was too eye-catching. It was not what she wanted. Okay. Ive already helped you decline his invitation. Lu Zhi answered without hesitation. Jiang Yining was speechless. He had already declined his invitation? She hadnt even been consulted, and he had already decline the invitation on her behalf? Although it was to her liking, but Dont get too close to random people in future. Lu Zhi lifted his chin slightly and reminded her. Especially with a playboy like Xiao Lang. You have to be more vigilant. Yes, I understand. Didnt he already tell her that last night? Why did he tell her again today? Jiang Yining felt his behavior strange but she didnt think too much about it and assumed that he was just being kind. After closing the door, Jiang Yining glanced at the dress on the bed and wiggled her fingers. Was her usual attire really that dull? She hesitated for a few seconds before she took out a canary yellow dress from the closet and waved it in front of the mirror. But she gave up in the end. Bright colors like that was more suitable for Jiang Rou. At the old Lu residence Chen Kexin coughed so hard that her ribs hurt. She has drunk a lot of medicine, but she didnt get better. Old Madam Lu was so angry that she was like an erupting volcano. Are all of you trash? If you cant even treat such a minor illness, whats the use of having you! The servants trembled and did not dare to speak. What are you waiting for? Get a doctor over here. If Kexins illness doesnt recover, all of you will be fired! As soon as she finished speaking, everyone except Old Madam Lu and Chen Kexin left the room. Old Madam Lu suppressed her anger, walked up to the bed and comforted, Kexin, dont be angry with yourself. If we have any problems, we can solve them together. Listen to Grandma. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: You’re Looking For Me? Chapter 83: Youre Looking For Me? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Grandma, dont bother with me. Just let me die of this illness. Chen Kexin cried silently. Ptui, ptui, ptui, dont say such inauspicious words. Old Madam Lu was superstitious and hated to hear such disheartening words. Grandma, whats the point of me living now? Ive wanted to marry Brother Ah Zhi since young. Ive worked hard for the past 20 years to become his wife. I learned how to paint, play the piano, dance, speak and write in three different languages When the other girls were having fun, I locked myself in my room and forced myself to learn all those boring things Everything I did was just so I could marry him and become a qualified young madam of the Lu family. But now, not only has he married another woman, but he also doesnt believe me at all. He chased me out in front of everyone and embarrassed me As soon as Chen Kexin finished speaking, she had another coughing fit. She looked like she couldnt even breathe. Old Madam Lu hurriedly patted her back. Dont be upset, Kexin. Since you couldnt marry Ah Zhi, Grandma will find you another young talent I only want Brother Ah Zhi. I dont want anyone else! Chen Kexin cried. Old Madam Lu didnt know what else to do, so she kept quiet. She had already thought through every possible solution. But that vixen Jiang Yining was just too skillful. There was no way to chase her away now. After a long silence, Old Madam Lu said comfortingly, Kexin, dont let your imagination run wild. Nurse yourself back to health first. We can think about solutions after you recover. Okay. Chen Kexin nodded tiredly and closed her eyes. Old Madam Lu stood up and left. Chen Kexin took out her phone and dialed a number. Hello, Mom. The old madam has left. Come back. Not long after the call ended, Chen Qinglian entered the room. Chen Kexin sat up anxiously and held her mothers hand. Mom, Ive already made myself sick and told Grandma Lu as you instructed. What should we do next? To make herself sick, she took a very long cold shower. Her body was now between ice and fire. One moment, she felt hot, and the next moment, she felt cold. And she kept coughing. She was feeling miserable Wouldnt all this go to waste if the old madam didnt take her side and speak up for her? Dont be anxious. Im now confined to the old residence and cant leave the house. It takes more time for me to get things done. Moreover, we had set up a trap too hastily last time and let the girl turn the tables. We must plan carefully this time, so she wont have any chance to retaliate. Chen Qinglians eyes flashed with viciousness. Then youd better hurry up. If she gives birth to Brother Ah Zhis child, I will have no chance at all. The old madam was anxious for a grandchild. The old madam was on her side now because of the past twenty years of friendship. But once Jiang Yining gives birth to a Lu child, the old madam would accept this granddaughter-in-law even if she didnt want to. Didnt Lu Zhis mother marry into the Lu family in the same way? I know what Im doing. Dont worry. Even if she is pregnant, she wont be able to give birth to the child! Chen Qinglian said. Chen Kexin bit her lower lip and suppressed the anxiety in her heart. Alright, Ill do as you ask. Chen Qinglian looked at her daughters sick little face and patted her head lovingly. Kexin, I know that you feel miserable now, but for the sake of your happiness for the rest of your life, you have to bear with it. As long as I can marry Brother Ah Zhi, this illness is nothing. Chen Kexin didnt know if she was saying this to comfort her mother or herself. Jiang Yining dutifully called Old Master Lu after her classes ended for the day. She also asked him if her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lu, was well. She must build a good relationship with the Lu family if she wanted to find out what happened to Lin Yan. She definitely couldnt count on Old Madam Lu. But the old master and her mother-in-law were more approachable Old Master Lu laughed happily as he heard her non-stop chattering. My dear granddaughter-in-law, you must come to the old residence and visit me when you are free. Lets have a game of chess and improve our skills together. Sure thing. However, Im not very good at chess, so Grandpa has to give me more leeway. No problem. As soon as Old Master Lu finished speaking, a familiar yet strange voice rang out from the classroom door. Miss Jiang Jiang Yining looked over and saw that it was Xiao Lang. She frowned slightly. She said softly, Grandpa, 1 have to go now. Ill talk to you again when I see you at the old residence. Alright, Old Master Lu agreed readily. Jiang Yining kept her phone and walked down the steps. Youre looking for me? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: I’m Born Short Chapter 84: Im Born Short-tempered. Be Warned! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio I wanted to thank you, Xiao Lang replied with a little apprehension. He was usually cool with girls and was able to talk and laugh with most of them, including the old Jiang Yining. But ever since he heard her play Clear Spring He could no longer face her calmly. Xiao Lang found his own nervousness ridiculous, but he couldnt help himself. Didnt I make it clear to you before? Its a gift and youre welcome. Jiang Yining replied very calmly and walked out looking straight ahead. Xiao Lang followed her out. But I cant accept such an expensive gift for nothing. If you really want to thank me, donate some money to a charity. Not a bad idea. Xiao Lang nodded in agreement. Jiang Yining walked to the elevator and pressed the call button. She realized that he was still following her and said, Please dont follow me around. Im born with a short temper and may do unfriendly things when provoked. Was she threatening him? Xiao Lang smiled when he heard that. Youre quite a unique girl. I feel like thats an insult, Jiang Yining replied slowly. No, that was me praising you. Jiang Yinings expression remained calm. Ding! The elevator doors slowly opened, and Jiang Yining walked in. Xiao Lang followed her in. Jiang Yinings face darkened. Did you think that I was joking with you? No, I know you meant what you said but I would still like to talk to you about Elder Liangs score and his life story. Oh, but I dont want to tell you. This girl really had her walls up high. Did he look like a bad person? Xiao Lang touched his chin. What do you want before you tell me? As long as I can do it, Ill make it happen. Jiang Yining shook her head subconsciously but in that moment, she thought about Lin Yan and changed her mind. Do you know much about the Lu family? The Lu family? He had just returned from abroad. From whom was he supposed to find out about the Lu family? Besides, wasnt Jiang Yining the young madam of the Lu family? Why did she ask an outsider about the Lu family? Xiao Lang felt strange but he didnt show it. He nodded slightly and said, Quite well. The Xiao family is one of the four prominent families in A-City after all. We have a good relationship with the Lu family. In that case Why dont we find a place and have a good chat? Jiang Yinings interest was piqued. She had been married to the Lu family for so long, yet she hadnt been able to pry any useful information about Lin Yan out of the people there. She might as well change tactics and try to find out from other people. Xiao Lang was potentially a good source. After all, his network must be vast as the heir of the Xiao family. Sure, Xiao Lang agreed with a smile. My car is parked outside. Ill drive. Jiang Yining shook her head. Your car is too eye-catching. I dont like it. Lets walk. She had been slandered online for cozying up to the rich. The rumors had finally died down. She didnt want to stir up more trouble. Moreover, Gu Zhanqing had already arrived at A-City. He hadnt found her yet because he would never expect her to have the gall to marry Lu Zhi. It was better for her to keep a low profile and buy some time to find Lin Yan. Xiao Lang was quite easy going, and he would usually indulge her. The two of them walked along the road lined with tall sycamore trees. Xiao Lang looked at the cold Jiang Yining beside him, as if he had returned to his youth. At that time, his heart would beat wildly for a long time when he met the girl he fancied. It was difficult for him to experience such a feeling nowadays. Because of this, he felt that Jiang Yining was different from the others.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Does It Mean We Are Closer Than Before? Chapter 85: Does It Mean We Are Closer Than Before? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The two of them found a cafe, ordered a drink each and sat face to face to chat. Do you know Lu Beicheng? Yes, I do. Hes Lu Zhis younger brother and my good friend. Why? Do you want to know about Lu Beicheng? Yes, Jiang Yining said as she bit her straw. Tell me everything you know. Xiao Lang silently heaved a sigh of relief. He didnt know much about Lu Zhi since he was seven or eight years older than him. However, he knew Lu Beicheng quite well because they were about the same age; they had similar interests and hung out together. Even after he went abroad, they kept in touch. It was just that Lu Beicheng suddenly disappeared without a trace. He could never find him again. His return to the country was firstly because his father urged him to take over the Xiao family business, and secondly, because he wanted to find his good friend. Jiang Yining wanted to find out more about Beicheng, and he had nothing to hide. Xiao Lang sorted out his thoughts quickly and started telling Jiang Yining about Lu Beicheng. Hes an adventurous person and likes to take risks. Since young, he has tried everything from rock climbing to exploring dangerous places Jiang Yining listened patiently for as much information as possible. Xiao Lang talked for more than two hours until his mouth was dry. He looked up at Jiang Yining, who was deep in thought and concluded, Thats more or less everything I can tell you about Beicheng. Miss Jiang You can call me Yining. Xiao Lang smiled and said, Youll let me call you by your first name? Does it mean that we are closer than before? Jiang Yining raised her chin slightly and said indifferently, Youre reading too much into it. I just feel a little awkward when you keep calling me Miss Jiang. Xiao Lang was speechless. After a two-second pause, he changed the subject, Yining, why are you asking me about Beicheng? And not Lu Zhi? He did not ask the second question out loud. Jiang Yining propped her chin and said with a slightly sad expression, Didnt Beicheng go missing? My husband cares a lot about his brother, so I want to help him find him. However, Ah Zhi was very secretive about this matter. I couldnt get any useful information from him, so I could only seek help from others. I see. Xiao Lang was very envious of Lu Zhi for marrying an understanding, dignified and generous girl like Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining then said worriedly, Dont tell anyone that Im looking for Beicheng. If Ah Zhi finds out, he would definitely be angry. Xiao Lang gestured that his mouth was zipped. Dont worry, I wont tell anyone. Yes, I believe you. Jiang Yining nodded. Xiao Lang felt an inexplicable joy in his heart, like he had been praised by his teacher in front of everyone at school. Jiang Yining lowered her eyes, took a sip of her drink, and asked, By the way, since youre so close to Lu Beicheng, have you heard of the name Lin Yan? Lin Yan? Xiao Lang frowned and pondered for a moment before he remembered something. Yes. Jiang Yinings heart tightened, and she couldnt help but tighten the grip on her straw. Then tell me about her. I didnt hear much. It was only this one time when Beicheng called me and told me that he liked a girl called Lin Yan. When he was with her, all the other girls faded away and he didnt fancy anyone else. He even asked me how to woo her. Xiao Lang took out his phone and said, He even sent me a photo of Lin Yan. She didnt look very pretty, and I wondered what attracted Beicheng to her and made him so crazy. Jiang Yining took his phone and looked at the photo. She was sure that it was Lin Yan. The corners of her eyes burned a little. She was on the right track in terms of her investigation. Lin Yan and Lu Bcichengs disappearances must be closely related. But what exactly happened She still had no clue. Across the street from the cafe, Ah Man got out of a car with Lu Zhi. They were about to walk into the building when she casually glanced at the floor-to-ceiling window of the cafe. She said with slightly surprise, Young Madam? Lu Zhi stopped in his tracks and turned his head. Jiang Yining and Xiao Langs figures were clearly reflected in his pitch-black eyes.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Taking a Moment of Silence For Young Chapter 86: Taking a Moment of Silence For Young Madam Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhis expression instantly turned cold. You go in first. Ill be there shortly. Yes. Ah Man took a moment of silence for the young madam. Is there a problem with Lin Yan? Connecting her with Lu Beichengs disappearance, Xiao Lang guessed, Does Beichengs disappearance have something to do with her? I heard from others that Lin Yans background is unknown. Perhaps she colluded with outsiders to kidnap Beichcng Do you know her? You just believe the rumors you heard? Jiang Yining protected Lin Yan and didnt allow anyone to say anything bad about her. I just heard the rumors and didnt take them seriously, Xiao Lang argued. Jiang Yining sneered. Its better not to participate in rumors. Yes, yes, Im sorry. I was talking nonsense. Xiao Lang stood up and apologized. Jiang Yining calmed down and realized that she had overreacted. Its just a gentle reminder. I dont mean anything else. Noted. Xiao Lang nodded seriously. Jiang Yining then asked, Didnt you want to know more about old man Liang? What would you like to know? Anything. For example, how did you know him, what hes like in private, and who currently has the rest of his musical scores. Xiao Lang stared at her excitedly, his eyes twinkling like stars. You asked me so many questions at once. Which one should I answer first? Whichever one you like. Tell me slowly one by one. Xiao Lang said fawningly like a sycophant. If the other members of the Xiao family saw him like this Their jaws would definitely drop Although he was usually friendly to good-looking girls, he would never indulge them all the time. Even his father didnt get such treatment. My grandfather accidentally saved his wifes life. Thats how we met. Jiang Yining said in a clear voice. Elder Liang loved his wife deeply. For her, he was willing to give up his bright future, retreat into the mountains, and isolate himself from the world. He never even had a child because of her. He insisted on leaving Jiang Yining his musical scores, allegedly because he admired her talent, but in fact, he wanted to repay her grandfathers kindness for saving his wifes life. Sadness crept up in Jiang Yinings heart as she thought about Elder Liang. That old man is stubborn as a mule in private. He thinks highly of himself and always thinks that his music is the best in the world, and no one is worthy of being his disciple. He also loves to drink. Every time he gets drunk, he will be locked out by his wife Xiao Lang was flabbergasted when he heard this. Was this the god-like Elder Liang in his heart? Wait a minute Why did Yining keep calling him old man? He was a music master who had captivated millions of people! How could she be so disrespectful! Xiao Lang opened his mouth, wanting to correct Jiang Yinings mistake. However, before he could say anything, a figure suddenly appeared and sat beside Jiang Yining. I happened to pass by and saw you guys chatting. Im not disturbing you, am I? Jiang Yining was shocked to hear Lu Zhis voice. She turned her head to look and found Lu Zhi glaring at Xiao Lang. He looked like an eagle protecting her young. Jiang Yining silently recalled what Lu Zhi had told her earlier. Xiao Lang sensed the tension in the air and explained quickly, Not at all. I was just talking to Yining about Elder Liang. Yining? Lu Zhi glanced at the person beside him. It hadnt been long since he warned her, and she was already so familiar with this man? It seemed that she didnt take his words to heart. Jiang Yining hung her head as she felt Lu Zhis burning gaze on her. Uh Would it be too late if she admitted her mistake now? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87:1 Couldn’t Love Her Enough Chapter 87:1 Couldnt Love Her Enough Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Oh, I see. Lu Zhi retracted his gaze and continued coldly, But Yining isnt very familiar with Elder Liang. She just happened to get a piece of his music. Im afraid you wont be able to get much information from her. Isnt that right, Yining? His question to Jiang Yining was casual but it felt as heavy as lead when it fell on her ears Jiang Yining nodded and smiled at Xiao Lang. Yes, thats right. You shouldnt ask me for help anymore. Xiao Lang was speechless. She had told him so much about Elder Liang just now. Who would believe that she didnt know him well? He knew that Jiang Yining was lying, but he couldnt expose her in front of Lu Zhi. After all, he was an outsider. It would be bad if he ruined their relationship. Sorry for my abruptness, Xiao Lang said. Mr. Lu, its my fault that I didnt tell you in advance about our meeting today. I hope you dont blame Yining. Why would I blame her? I couldnt love her enough. Lu Zhi curled his lips and pulled her into his arms. His deep voice was filled with deep affection. Wifey, do I usually interfere with who you meet? Of course, he did Jiang Yining was shouting loudly in her heart, but she agreed cheerfully, No, you dont. Young Master Xiao, did you hear that? Yes. Xiao Lang looked at the lovey-dovey couple in front of him and felt a little jealous. Do you have anything else to talk about? Lu Zhi grabbed Jiang Nings hand and secretly applied pressure. Jiang Yining didnt dare to say anything else and immediately shook her head. Xiao Lang didnt want to continue asking about Elder Liang in front of Lu Zhi, so he said, We are done. Then well take our leave. Okay, goodbye. Xiao Lang stood up to see them off. Lu Zhi held Jiang Nings hand and said, Stay. Xiao Lang froze on the spot. Jiang Yining didnt even have the chance to explain when they walked out of the cafe. Lu Zhi flung her hand away and said distantly, Are you interested in Xiao Lang? Ive already warned you that hes a playboy. I am not interested in him at all. I happened to meet him, and we just chatted casually. Dont think too much. I think too much? Lu Zhi seemed to have been provoked by her last sentence and his face turned as cold as ice. Were just a fake couple. About what can I think too much? Jiang Yining, Im protecting you so that you can treat my illness. But if you insist on running towards danger and hurting yourself Dont blame me for failing to protect you. Its not as serious as you say. I can still tell a good person from a bad one. So what if Xiao Lang was a playboy? It had nothing to do with her. She would never like him anyway. She was not a three-year-old child who needed him to protect her from everything. Lu Zhi chuckled but there was no trace of a smile on his face. Okay, thats what you said. He strode forward after he said that. Jiang Yining stood on the spot, not knowing whether to follow him or go home. Lu Zhi had walked five to six steps when he realized that she wasnt following him. He asked coldly, Why are you still standing there? Jiang Yining understood right away. She quickly caught up with him. In the cafe, Xiao Lang watched Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining cross the street with envy in his eyes. He had heard from Beicheng before that his brother was a very cold person. Other than being nice to his younger brother, he was not polite to anyone else. He thought that Jiang Yining wouldnt have a good life after marrying Lu Zhi. He felt sorry for her. However, he did not expect that he was so jealous of Lu Zhi. This meant that he cared a lot about Jiang Yining. Xiao Lang left the cafe only after he could no longer see the couple.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 88 - Chapter 88:1 Trust My Wife’s Judgment Chapter 88:1 Trust My Wifes Judgment Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining followed Lu Zhi into the bustling commercial building. There were business professionals everywhere, walking quickly in their exquisite business attire, unsmiling. She looked a little out of place in her student attire. But she didnt show any fear and walked calmly beside him. When Ah Man saw Jiang Yining, she nodded slightly and greeted her respectfully, Young Madam. Jiang Yining returned a nod of acknowledgment. Lu Zhi asked, Are people from the Xiao family here yet? President Xiao and his daughter are here. Good, Lu Zhi replied lightly. Ah Man walked in front of them and led the way. They took the elevator to the top floor and Ah Man opened the door to a conference room. Lu Zhi walked in. Jiang Yining paused and asked, Do I have to go in too? It looked like they were going into a business negotiation. It didnt seem appropriate for an outsider like her to join them. Wasnt he afraid that she would hear some commercial secrets and ruin his plans? Follow me. Consider this a learning opportunity. Lu Zhis cold voice could be heard from afar. Jiang Yining pouted and walked into the conference room. The father and daughter of the Xiao family had been waiting nervously for a while. When they heard movement at the door, they quickly stood up and greeted Lu Zhi with a smile. Xiao Xishan said, Hello, CEO Lu. This is my daughter, Yeyu. You can call her Ah Yu. Shell be in charge of the cooperation between Lu Corporation and the Xiao family. Please contact her if you have any questions in the future. Xiao Yeyu was dressed in a formal white suit. She held out her hand professionally and said with a smile, Hello, Mr. Lu. Ive heard so much about you. Its a pleasure to finally meet you. Lu Zhi barely touched her hand with his fingers before he quickly backed away. Jiang Yining also walked over at this moment. This is my wife, he introduced calmly. Please have a seat. Xiao Yeyu looked at her father, unable to conceal the shock and disappointment in her eyes. She had heard her father mention Lu Zhi many times. As one of the downstream suppliers of Lu Corporation, she was very familiar with his personal affairs. Even though she had not interacted much with him, she had long admired him. She had begged her father to put in a loss-making bid when Lu Corporation issued this tender. She wanted to use this cooperation to get close to Lu Zhi so she could gain his favor. But she didnt expect that he was already married! Or that her father didnt even know such important news What a huge mistake! Xiao Xishan shook his head gently at his daughter. Lu Zhis marriage was also a shock to him. However, the Xiao family still had to reply on Lu Corporation for a living, so they couldnt afford to fall out with them. She must calm herself down at this moment. Xiao Yeyu had no choice but to suppress the complicated emotions in her heart. She sat beside Lu Zhi, opened the proposal, and began to talk about the collaboration plan. When she was almost done with her presentation, Lu Zhi tapped the table gently and turned to Jiang Yining. Do you see any problem with what she said? Jiang Yining, who was suddenly called on, could not help but be stunned. No problem, she replied calmly. The fact was that the Xiao family had come fully prepared. How could they find any fault? The only problem was the price. With the price they quoted, they could not make any money at all. Since theres no problem, then lets do it. Lu Zhi decided firmly. Xiao Xishan asked in surprise, CEO Lu, arent you going to review the proposal and discuss it with your team? Lu Zhi made the decision based on Jiang Yinings opinion alone. Wasnt that a little hasty? No need. I trust my wifes judgment, Lu Zhi said lightly. Xiao Xishans eyes suddenly darkened. Wasnt he spoiling his wife too much? It seemed that there was absolutely no hope for his Yeyu. Jiang Yining looked at Lu Zhi with disdain. He was the one who decided to work with them. Why must he use her name? Xiao Yeyus face showed no displeasure when she heard Lu Zhis words.. She handed him a pen and said, Since you think theres no problem, why dont we sign the contract today? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89:I Can Still Be His Lover Chapter 89:I Can Still Be His Lover Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Sure. Lu Zhi took the pen and signed his name on the contract before he pushed the document back to Xiao Yeyu. Xiao Yeyu was about to sign her name when Xiao Xishan secretly pulled her back, signaling her to reconsider. They did not have to work with the Lu family. It was the same if they worked with someone else. Furthermore, the only reason he was willing to partner Lu Corporation at a loss was so that Yeyu could marry Lu Zhi. Now that there was no hope, it was better to avoid losses by walking away from the deal. Xiao Yeyu subtly pulled her fathers hand away and signed her name resolutely. She tidied up the papers and said with a smile, Mr. Lu, its a pleasure working with you. Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration. Lu Zhis calm expression was unchanged as he stood up and instructed Ah Man, Please take care of the remaining work. Yes, sir. Ah Man nodded. Lu Zhi settled the business matter efficiently and bid farewell to the Xiao father and daughter. He was about to leave with Jiang Yining when Xiao Yeyu asked gently, Its dinner time. Would Mr. and Mrs. Lu give us the honor by joining us for a celebratory dinner? Lu Zhi never liked to socialize. Besides, this contract was not a big deal, so there was no need to flatter him. I dont have time today. Lets do it another day. He had tactful rejected her invitation. Xiao Yeyus eyes were filled with disappointment. Lets go. Lu Zhi took Jiang Yinings hand and strode off. Ah Man picked up the papers. After confirming that everything was in order, she gave an informal bow and said, Miss Xiao, Ill have to trouble you in the future. Ill be the one troubling you, Xiao Yeyu replied politely. By the way, may I ask, which family is Mrs. Lu from? Why havent I heard anyone mention her before? Ah Man immediately understood what Miss Xiao was thinking. It was the CEOs fault for being too charming. There were always a few women eyeing him. She had been CEO Lus assistant for so many years, so she knew what she should and should not say. Im sorry, I have no comment. Xiao Yeyu knew how to conduct herself, so she immediately said, Ive said too much. Im just curious. CEO Lus marriage is a big deal but theres actually no news in the outside world. I hope you dont mind. Yes, I understand. Ah Man didnt expose her lie. She just packed up and left silently. Seeing that people from the Lu family had all left, Xiao Xishan finally asked, Ah Yu, are you still not giving up? He is already married. Why do we need to work with the Lu family at a loss? The estimated loss from this cooperation was close to 10 million yuan. That would be their hard-earned money. He really couldnt bear it. Xiao Yeyu held her fathers arm and said, Dad, married people get divorced all the time. Even if they refuse to divorce, I can still be his lover. Status doesnt matter to me as long as I can cling onto Lu Zhi. What are you talking about? Although the Xiao family isnt as prestigious as the Lu Family, were not so lowly that well let our daughter be Lu Zhis mistress! Xiao Xishans face was red from anger. Dad, what kind of society do we live in now? Is status more important than money? A million Xiao families could not compare to a single Lu family. Have you thought about how much benefits I will bring to the Xiao family if I can be with Lu Zhi? No means no Xiao Xishan shook his head repeatedly. He doted on his precious daughter all her life. His only hope for her was for her to marry a rich husband and spend the rest of her life happily. How could he let her be someones mistress? Whether you agree or not, I will do it. Xiao Yeyu saw that her soft tactics didnt work, so she decided to go hard. You b*stard! Xiao Xishan hated her stubbornness. Ill look for Lu Zhi now and void the contract! Seeing that her father was about to leave, Xiao Yeyu quickly stopped him. Dad, Im doing this for the Xiao family, not for myself. Think about it, our family used to be a prestigious one in A-City until Grandpas generation lost everything to the Xiao family. We wouldnt be where we are now if not because of that. If we dont fight for the family, well probably continue to decline. By the time my children grow up, the entire A-City would have forgotten that the Xiao family was once one of the four great families. Dad, Ive promised Grandma that I would restore the Xiao family to its former glory. I will die in front of you if you try to stop me. Xiao Yeyu said with tearful eyes. Xiao Xishan frowned deeply. Its not like it has to be Lu Zhi It can only be him because only he can help us realize our dream! Xiao Yeyu was ambitious. Ive observed everyone who can help our family and Lu Zhi is the most capable. His daughter had already said this. What else could Xiao Xishan do? Meanwhile Jiang Yining thought that Lu Zhi would go straight home after the meeting. She didnt expect him to drive to the most prosperous part of A-City. This was an expensive area where the rich and famous hung out. Jiang Yining asked curiously, Dont you have a collaboration to discuss? No. Then why are we here? Dinner, came Lu Zhis succinct reply. Didnt you tell the Xiao family that you had something to do? It was just an excuse. I dont want to have dinner with strangers. Hearing his matter-of-fact tone, Jiang Yining felt that everything she said was nonsense. Lu Zhi brought her to a western restaurant by the river. The restaurant sat on a prime area. Diners by the floor-to-ceiling windows could have a panoramic view of A-City with all its neon lights. The waiter led them to a private room and asked them what they would like to eat. Lu Zhi passed her the menu. Jiang Yining casually ordered a few dishes, and said seriously with her chin propped, You are the one who brought me here. Youll pay the bill. Im not going to split it with you. Even the cheapest dish here cost tens of thousands of yuan. She couldnt bear to spend this kind of money. She had no choice but to eat here because he had brought her to this place. Lu Zhi raised his eyebrows at her and said, Youre willing to give Xiao Lang a priceless musical score for nothing, but you cant bear to treat me to a meal? Thats different. Jiang Yining shrugged. The musical score was left to me by Elder Liang. I didnt spend a single cent, so I didnt feel the pain even if I gave it away. But eating with you would require me to fork out real money. To me, theres no difference between expensive restaurant food worth tens of thousands of yuan and roadside snacks worth a few yuan. If I had to choose, I would rather eat at a roadside stall. She was very determined not to pay for this meal. Lu Zhi lowered his eyes and smiled faintly. He couldnt tell if she was generous or stingy. But he could definitely tell that she was a very interesting person. He couldnt help but want to see more of her personality. Alright, Ill treat you to this meal. Next time, you can treat me to a roadside stall. Lu Zhi said softly. Jiang Yining felt like she had just met an alien when she heard this. He would actually go to a roadside stall with her? Did she hear wrongly? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Let’s Play a Duet Chapter 90: Lets Play a Duet Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi noticed her surprised expression and asked, Why? You wont even buy me a meal at a roadside stall? Jiang Yining heard the teasing in his tone and snorted lightly. Of course, I will. But Im just worried that an honorable CEO like you wont dare to eat at a roadside stall with me. Ive even eaten bugs when I went to boot camp. Whats the big deal about roadside stalls? Lu Zhi replied calmly. Jiang Yining shifted in her seat, still in disbelief. She had met many noble young masters, and no matter how easy-going and down-to-earth they were, they could not stand eating a roadside stall. She still remembered how she was accidentally caught by Gu Zhanqing when she went to a roadside stall for skewers with her high school friends. Disgusted, he ordered his men to throw all their food into a trash can. When she got home, he asked the servants to bathe her a few times to make sure that she was not stained with anything dirty. He then ordered her repeatedly to never go to those unsanitary restaurants again. Lu Zhi was born into a wealthy family. His one meal could easily cost more than 100,000 yuan. He was probably the same type of person as Gu Zhanqing. He was probably too embarrassed to tell her the truth. Jiang Yining understood that men cared about their pride, so she didnt expose him. After dinner, the two of them went home. As soon as they entered the living room, Jiang Yining noticed a grand piano in a corner of the living room. She could immediately tell that it was a Steinway, made by the American company Steinway and Sons. Everything they produced was top-notch and very expensive. No one at home liked to play the piano, so why did he suddenly buy one? Jiang Yining looked at the person beside her in confusion. Lu Zhi took off his suit jacket and walked up to the piano. He opened the lid and struck a few random keys. Come and try it out. Did you buy this for me? No, denied Lu Zhi. Jiang Yining answered with a brief okay and didnt ask further. Curiosity killed the cat. She never asked too many questions about other peoples matters. She sat on the stool and played the piano. Beautiful music flowed from her fingertips. Lu Zhi leaned against the piano, his dark eyes fixed on her beautiful profile. After her last note fell, she said, This is a pretty good piano. Yes. Lu Zhi walked to her left and sat down. Lets play a duet. Jiang Yining was a little surprised. He knew how to play the piano? Why didnt he mention it? Without waiting for her to regain her senses, Lu Zhi started to play Clear Spring. Jiang Yinings eyes widened. He had only heard this song once, and he could already play it by ear? Even she couldnt do that! Despite her shock, her fingers could not help but dance along with his rhythm. The two of them had never practiced together before, but their duet was flawless! Sounds of the piano echoed in the quiet villa. When the song ended, Jiang Yining finally asked, Lu Zhi, have you practiced the song Clear Spring before? No, I havent. How is that possible? You must have secretly practiced it. Otherwise, youre a musical genius! Hed be a genius among geniuses! Lu Zhi smiled. I just have a photographic memory. My mother forced me to learn the piano when I was young. I cant compare to you professionals. Jiang Yining was speechless. If Elder Liang was still alive, he would be crying and begging Lu Zhi to be his disciple. Sigh, she was a little regretful now for giving the score of Clear Spring to Xiao Lang. She didnt know if he would be willing to return it if she asked for it back.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Caressing Her Cheek Chapter 91: Caressing Her Cheek Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi looked at her dazed expression and felt a strange feeling in his heart. He reached out and caressed her cheek. Jiang Yining didnt dodge. When she came back to her senses, she felt his hand caressing her cheek, and it felt very warm. In the next second, she shrunk back slightly. What are you doing? Theres something on your face. Ive removed it. Lu Zhi retracted his hand calmly. Jiang Yining couldnt help but touch her face. Did she accidentally dirty her face when she was eating just now? Lu Zhi noticed her little action and felt like touching her again. He had been feeling strange lately. Every time he saw her doing these little actions, he couldnt help but want to caress her head or face Jiang Yining felt a little awkward and stood up. Its getting late. Time for bed. Okay. Lu Zhi nodded. Jiang Yining walked off hastily and didnt pay attention to the steps beneath her. She missed a step and almost fell. Lu Zhi reached out in time to hold her arm. Be careful. Jiang Yining stood up straight and said with a flushed face, Thank you. Youre welcome. Good night. Good night. Jiang Yining broke free from his grip and sped towards her bedroom. Lu Zhi stood on the spot and watched her disappear around the corner up the stairs. He kept the smile on his face and sat back down to play Clear Spring again. Jiang Yining returned to her room and sat on her bed. Her brows furrowed as she thought about everything that had just happened. She seemed to be getting too close to Lu Zhi. It was not a good sign. She married into the Lu family to find Lin Yan. If she was too close to anyone in the Lu family, she would not be able to leave them when the time came. That was not what she wanted. Besides, for all she knew, Lu Beicheng was behind Lin Yans disappearance. No matter who hurt her good friend, she would make this person pay dearly. Even if this person was Lu Zhis younger brother, she would show no mercy! Therefore, she could never be friends with Lu Zhi. Jiang Yining shook her head as she thought about this, hoping to get rid of these distracting thoughts. It was a sunny weekend. Jiang Yining had made an appointment with Old Master Lu to play chess with him at the old Lu residence. The moment she stepped into the old mansion, Old Master Lu walked up to her enthusiastically and said, Kiddo, Ive prepared the Go board, stones and bowls. Ive been waiting for you. Sorry, Im guilty. I should have come earlier and not let Grandpa wait. Jiang Yining had a honeyed tongue. Guilty of what crime? Lets go, I havent had a suitable Go partner for a long time. Ill play two games with you first to understand your skill level. Yes, sir. Old Master Lu couldnt wait to bring Jiang Yining to the pavilion. After the two of them sat down, Old Master Lu started placing stones on the Go board. Jiang Yining played white stones and responded unhurriedly. Half an hour later, the originally empty board was filled with Go stones. Old Master Lu said with a laugh, Kiddo, youre not bad. But your stones are now surrounded. No matter where you place your next stone, its a dead end. Want to surrender now? Grandpa, the word surrender doesnt exist in my dictionary. As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Yining placed another white stone on the board. Old Master Lu stopped her. Silly girl, if you place your stone there, youll lose half your stones on the board. Jiang Yining smiled but didnt say anything. She removed her lost stones from the board and put them aside. Old Master Lu shook his head repeatedly. She looked like a smart girl. Why was she so muddle-headed at such a critical moment? But as soon just he thought this, he carefully noticed that the overall situation on the board had changed. Jiang Yinings white stones had actually come back to life! If she didnt commit suicide just now and placed her stone in the remaining empty spaces, she would have definitely lost! But now Her suicide had opened up a lot of empty space. She now had every chance to turn the tables and turn defeat into victory! Old Master Lu looked at Jiang Yining in surprise. This young girl was no simpleton. She actually had such courage at such a young age. She didnt look like a daughter from an ordinary family.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Making Trouble Without Reason Chapter 92: Making Trouble Without Reason Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining calmly placed her last white stone on the Go board with a happy smile. Ive won, Grandpa Lu. Old man me admit defeat, Old Master Lu submitted readily, without putting on any airs of an elder. Lets play another game, Jiang Yining said wiggling her fingers. But lets make a bet this time. What would you like? Old Master Lu asked nonchalantly, thinking that she would probably like some kind of jewelry or other expensive things. Jiang Yinings clear and sincere eyes met his. Grandpa, tell me about Beicheng. Old Master Lus hand that was holding a Go stone paused mid-air. Why are you asking me about him? I heard from the servants at home that Ah Zhi has a younger brother called Beicheng. But Ive never met him, so Im a little curious. I asked Ah Zhi before, but he refused to tell me anything and even lost his temper. Jiang Yining sighed softly and continued, I think Ah Zhi has some unresolved feelings about his younger brother. Id like to find out more about Beicheng. Maybe I can help Ah Zhi. Youre so thoughtful. Old Master Lu felt that his granddaughter-in-law was a good person. So, Grandpa is promising to tell me about Beicheng? Jiang Yining winked playfully. Old Master Lu nodded. You need to beat me first before I share any information. Game on, Grandpa. Jiang Yining made an all-in pose. Old Master Lu laughed out loud. Alright. After losing the game, Old Master Lu told Jiang Yining about Lu Beicheng and also about Lu Zhi. Jiang Yining learned from him that Mrs. Lu personally raised Lu Beicheng while Chen Qinglian and the old madam raised Lu Zhi. However, the two brothers werent estranged because of that. Instead, they were very close. Back then, Lu Beicheng had indeed been with Lin Yan. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family was against their relationship. Especially Old Madam Lu, who didnt like Lin Yans family background and insisted that Beicheng break up with Lin Yan and marry a young miss from a prestigious family. Because of that, Lu Beicheng got into a fight with his family and ran away with Lin Yan. Not long after, the family received a ransom note from the kidnappers, asking them to pay 10 billion yuan to get Beicheng back. The Lu family urgently raised sufficient money, but the kidnappers never contacted them again. After that Lu Zhi turned A-City upside down searching for his younger brother. But they found neither Lu Beicheng nor the kidnappers until today. Grandpa, dont be sad. Jiang Yining consoled. Old Master Lu shook his head and said, I was indeed very sad in the past, but Ive made peace with this. No news is good news. Beicheng was a very clever child. No matter where he is, hes able to take care of himself. Hell come home when hes had enough fun outside. He might even bring me back a grandson. Yes, he will definitely come back. Lin Yan would also return safely. Jiang Yining added silently in her heart. Old Master Lu looked at Jiang Yining and said, Granddaughter-in-law, my Ah Zhi has also suffered a lot. He looks cold and indifferent, like he doesnt care about anyone. But I know that he values relationship more than anyone else. Once he liked someone, he would give up everything for her, including his life. Live well with him. Dont let him down. Jiang Yining paused for two seconds and said, Grandpa, I will. She felt guilty the moment she said that. She would never really be with Lu Zhi, and she shouldnt lie to an old man. Dont worry too much about your grandmothers opinion. Shes a stubborn old fogey who values family background. But she and I are both old; we wont be in your way for too long. Old Master Lu knew his wife very well and understood her actions, but there was nothing he could do. They had been married for more than 50 years, and their children and grandchildren were all grown-ups. He couldnt divorce her, right? He could only persuade the young ones in private. Okay, Jiang Yining agreed. Old Master Lu put away the Go set and said, Alright, Ive had enough of Go today. Lets go for a walk. Sure. Jiang Yining stood up and followed Old Master Lu. However, before they moved far, Old Madam Lu brought some people with her and walked over with a gloomy expression. Jiang Yining frowned slightly. How dare you come to the old Lu residence? Old Madam Lu reprimanded her sternly. Youve caused Kexin so much trouble. Dont you have any shame? Chen Kexin hadnt been eating or drinking the past few days, and her condition had deteriorated. She was skin and bones. Old Madam Lus heart felt as if it had been dropped into a frying pan. It was extremely unbearable! But since she couldnt get Lu Zhi to come over and persuade Kexin to receive treatment, she could only vent her anger on Jiang Yining. She took a step forward and grabbed Jiang Yinings arm roughly. Go and apologize to Kexin now! Jiang Yining said coldly, I didnt do anything wrong. Why should I apologize to her? How dare you quibble after doing something wrong? Old Madam Lu scolded. Old Master Lu couldnt stand it anymore and said, Ah Zhi told me what happened that day. No matter how much you love Kexin, you cant turn black into white. My, my, look at you! And Ah Zhi! How long have both of you known her? And you are speaking up for her? Old Madam Lu continued sarcastically, Ah Zhi will only side with this woman. What makes you think that he told you the whole truth? It was her fault that night. She was the one who behaved inappropriately and caused Kexin to be kicked out in public and lose face! Therefore, she must apologize to Kexin! Follow me! Old Madam Lu wanted to pull Jiang Yining with her but Jiang Yining stood still. She wasnt as strong as Lu Zhi, but she had been trained. Three Old Mrs. Lu wouldnt be able to pull her along. Why are all of you still standing there? Drag her away! Old Madam Lu had no choice but to order a few servants to help her. The servants rushed forward. Old Master Lu couldnt stand it anymore. He stood in front of Jiang Yining and shouted, Lets see who dares to touch this girl! What? Youve suddenly found the backbone to go against me for an outsider? Old Madam Lu cursed angrily. There is no outsider versus insider in my eyes. Just reasonableness and unreasonableness. If you continue to make trouble without reason, Ill send Kexin away to save the family from future unrest. Old Master Lu answered fiercely. Old Madam Lu was stunned for a full two seconds before she suddenly burst into tears. You b*stard! Kexin has lived with us for so many years. Shes like a granddaughter to us! You actually want to kick her out? You are heartless! Old Master Lu replied, I usually indulge you no matter how much trouble you make, but I will not give in to this matter today! Old Madam Lu refused to listen. She just covered the face and continued to cry. Old Master Lu then said to Jiang Yining, Granddaughter-in-law, go home now and ignore her. Jiang Yining nodded and started walking. Seeing this, Old Madam Lu rushed forward and hugged her husband. At the same time, she ordered, Drag her to Kexins room and make her apologize to Kexin. You Old Master Lu wanted to stop this farce but before he could finish his sentence, Old Madam Lu covered his mouth. The head servant saw the look in her eyes and quickly brought the other servants to surround Jiang Yining.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Sent to The Police Station Chapter 93: Sent to The Police Station Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining looked at the servants calmly and said to Old Master Lu, Grandpa Lu, dont worry about me. Its only an apology. Ill just go with them. I dont want you to fall out with Grandma over this. After she finished speaking, she said to a servant, Arent you going to lead the way? The servant was stunned by her words. Anyone person who saw this would think that Jiang Yining was at a disadvantage, but why wasnt she panicking at all? After the servant came back to her senses, she felt that it had nothing to do with her. Anyway, everything would be fine as long as she apologized. The servant hurriedly led the way. Jiang Yining followed them with an impervious expression. Old Master Lu was so agitated that he wanted to stop her, but Old Madam Lu held him by the waist and could not move at all. When they arrived at Chen Kexins bedroom, the servant carefully knocked on the door. A heart-wrenching cough came from inside the room, followed by a slightly hoarse voice, Didnt I tell you not to disturb me? Who is it now? Miss Kexin, the old madam has ordered us to escort Miss Jiang here to apologize to you. These were all Old Madam Lus personal servants. Since Old Madam Lu did not acknowledge Jiang Yinings status, they naturally would not address her as the young madam. Therefore, they addressed her as Miss Jiang. When the person in the room heard this, silence ensued until footsteps were heard from inside the room. Squeak The door opened. Chen Kexin was wearing thin pajamas and holding a handkerchief. She looked at the people standing outside her room and finally focused her gaze on Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining looked at her calmly. Why did Grandma say when she ordered you guys to come over? The old madam said that Miss Kexin can handle this as she sees fit and she will bear all the consequences. Okay, you guys can leave now. This The servants were all worried that Jiang Yining might hurt Chen Kexin. But Chen Kexin dismissed them with a wave. Its okay. All of you can wait outside the room. She wont dare to do anything to me. Yes. The servants obeyed and stood outside her room. Jiang Yining walked unabashedly into her room. She sat on the sofa and looked around Chen Kexins bedroom. The Lu family treated her well. The decorations in her room were all very expensive. Chen Kexin closed the door, and immediately, the weakness and pity on her face disappeared. Her brows were stained with hatred as she said, Jiang Yining, are you really not afraid of falling into my hands? Why should I be afraid? If you dare to touch me, Lu Zhi will never forgive you. Jiang Yining grabbed some melon seeds and ate them leisurely. Not only will I not apologize to you today, but I will also make you see me off politely. Youre really arrogant! Chen Kexin sneered. Its called confidence. Jiang Yining looked at Chen Kexins face and state of health and changed the subject, Theres nothing really wrong with you. You just caught a cold. Take your medicine and youll be fine in a few days. Why did Grandma say that you were so sick that you looked like you were going to die? Did you lie to her? Chen Kexin took a step back guiltily when she heard this. She had forgotten that Jiang Yining was the descendant of a miracle-working doctor! I didnt lie to Grandma. Its your medical skills that are not good enough! Nonsense! Tsk, tsk, I can guarantee that even if you invite the top medical experts in the country, their diagnosis will be the same as mine. Jiang Yining chuckled. Why dont we call a doctor over now to examine you? As she spoke, she took out her phone and dialed a number. Chen Kexin rushed over and slapped the phone out of Jiang Yinings hand. You are not allowed to call a doctor. Jiang Yinings hand was numb from the shock. She stared at Chen Kexin without saying a word but the coldness in her pitch-black eyes made one shudder. Chen Kexin froze on the spot. The dead silence lasted for a few minutes until Jiang Yining bent down to pick up her phone. Chen Kexin, Ill warn you again. Dont provoke me. Ive always been a vengeful person. If someone bullies me, I will return the favor a thousand times over. If you slander me again, Ill let you have a taste of living a life thats worse than death. Her voice was soft and gentle, but there wasnt a hint of warmth in it. It felt like a slithering snake that burrowed into ones ear Chen Kexins heart skipped a beat, and embarrassment flashed across her face, but she quickly recovered. You think that a country bumpkin like you can teach me a lesson? Jiang Yining, dont think that you can act without fear just because you have Brother Ah Zhi as your backer. Let me tell you, my relationship with him is much deeper than you imagine. You dont have the slightest chance if I wanted to separate the two of you! Oh, really? Jiang Yining said casually. Chen Kexin was extremely angry at her arrogance. Ill show you today whos more important in his heart, you or me! As soon as she finished speaking, she lunged toward a vase that was as tall as a person. Crash! Porcelain pieces flew everywhere. Her entire body fell onto the broken pieces, and her delicate skin was instantly cut open. The wound on her arm was so deep that her bones could be seen. Blood quickly spread everywhere. Jiang Yining revealed a shocked expression. She never expected Chen Kexin to go this far for Lu Zhi! Someone, help! Chen Kexins body was in extreme pain, but she had a smug smile on her face as she shouted at the door. Someone come quickly! Im bleeding severely When the servants heard this, they pushed the door open and entered. When they saw the scene in the room, they were all shocked. Miss Kexin, what happened? Call 120! Chen Kexin leaned into an old servants embrace and said tearfully, Its not Yinings fault. I fell on my own. Dont tell Grandma about this. The old servant looked at Jiang Yining with a complicated expression. Jiang Yining said calmly, She fell on her own. It has nothing to do with me. Miss Jiang! The old servant shouted. Miss Kexin is so protective of you, yet youre so vicious that you would harm her! Youre really hopeless! Jiang Yining knew that no matter how she explained, no one would believe her. She decided not to speak at all. The old servant ignored her and carried Chen Kexin out. The other servants followed suit. Jiang Yining stood where she was and gently kicked the porcelain shards under her feet. Human nature was inherently ugly. In order to snatch the man she loved, Chen Kexin was willing to hurt herself just to frame her She would never let herself sink to Chen Kexins level. It was a quiet night at the hospital. Old Madam Lu and Chen Qinglian looked haggard as they sat in the corridor with swollen faces and red eyes. They looked like they had been crying for a long time. Footsteps sounded in the quiet corridor. Old Madam Lu looked up and saw Lu Zhi walking over. She rushed up to him and grabbed his collar. Look at the good wife you found! She pushed Kexin into porcelain shards! Kexin bled all over the floor! You know that shes been weak since she was young. This could have killed her! Lu Zhi asked, Wheres Yining? Ive sent that witch to the police station! She has hurt Kexin, so she must pay! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Jiang Yining, Don’t Run Away Without My Permission Chapter 94: Jiang Yining, Dont Run Away Without My Permission Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Im going to see her. Lu Zhi turned around to leave. Old Madam Lu stopped him. Kexin is still in the emergency room. You dont care about her at all and want to find that witch instead? Lu Zhi, is your heart made of stone? I want to find Yining to understand what happened. Kexin has doctors to treat her. I cant help her anyway even if I stay. Lu Zhi said calmly. You You Old Madam Lu couldnt catch her breath. Her fingers trembled as she kept trying to complete her sentence. Lu Zhi was expressionless. At this moment, Chen Qinglian walked up to the two of them and said, Old Madam, let Ah Zhi go. He doesnt believe Kexins words, but he should at least believe what the police say. As for Kexin she has both of us here to take care of her. There shouldnt be any problems. Does Kexin lack people to take care of her? Ah Zhi clearly knows that Kexin likes him and she would feel better if she saw him when she woke up. But that boy insists on seeing that witch. Isnt he just stabbing Kexin in the heart? Old Madam, you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make it drink. Kexin is just unlucky. Please dont make things difficult for Ah Zhi. He is as important to me as Kexin. I dont want any of them to feel hurt. Chen Qinglian looked at Lu Zhi lovingly with tears in her eyes. A complicated look flashed across Lu Zhis dark eyes. But he suppressed his emotions quickly and bowed slightly to Old Madam Lu. Grandma, Im going now. Get lost! Dont come back after you are gone! Lu Zhi did not say anything and left. Old Madam Lu clutched her chest, almost unable to stand. Chen Qinglian hurriedly held her. Old Madam, dont be angry. This b*stard is becoming more and more disobedient. If I had known earlier She swallowed her words halfway. Chen Qinglian also pretended that she didnt hear anything. Lu Zhi walked out of the hospital and got into the car before he ordered Qi Feng, Ask the police where they have detained Yining. She was still a student. If she had a criminal record, she could forget about having a good future. So, he must investigate the incident as soon as possible before his grandmother came to her senses and did more damage to Jiang Yining behind his back. Qi Feng hurriedly called the police. He contacted all the police stations in A-City. Finally, he found Jiang Yinings exact location. She was being held at the Binjiang District police station in A-City. Qi Feng drove at full speed and rushed there. Lu Zhi found out details about her case from the people at the police station before he walked to an office and saw Jiang Yining sitting quietly on a chair through the door. She was swaying her slender legs wrapped in jeans, looking very relaxed without a trace of nervousness. The policewoman sitting across from her said, Wheres your family? Call someone to bail you out, or youll have to spend the night at the police station. I dont have family. The policewoman paused for two seconds when she heard this. Then call your friends. I dont have any friends in A-City. Jiang Yining tilted her head and thought for a while before she said, But I have a husband. I dont know if hell bail me out at this hour. The policewoman felt sorry for her. Outside the office, Lu Zhi smiled when he heard this and pushed the door open. Im here now to bail you out. The policewoman looked up and saw a handsome man slowly walking out of the darkness. He walked up to Jiang Yining and ruffled her hair. He instantly felt that he had wasted his emotions when Jiang Yining looked at him blankly and asked, How did you know I was here? You havent come home after so long. I called the old residence and found out that something had happened to you. I then went to the hospital and asked Grandma. She was the one who told me that youve been sent to a police station. And then I came here. Lu Zhi then lowered his eyes and said slowly, Jiang Yining, its incorrect to say that you dont have family. Im your husband. Jiang Yinings gaze met his profound eyes, and her heart skipped a beat. The policewoman walked into their moment and said, Sir, the police station is not a place for you and your wife to flirt. If you are here to bail her out, please complete the paperwork before you come back here to pick her up. Lu Zhi said coldly, The charges have been dropped. I can take her home without bail. The policewoman did not believe it. Qi Feng showed her the documentation for Jiang Yinings case withdrawal. The policewoman then backed down. Alright. Since the charges have been dropped, please go now. Dont take up any more of our time. Lu Zhi held Jiang Yinings hand and walked out. When they were in the car, Jiang Yining asked, Havent you already met Grandma? You should already know what happened, right? She knew that Lu Zhi could tell right from wrong and would not be easily deceived. But Chen Kexin was seriously injured He couldnt be totally unmoved. But he looked the same as always. This man was unfathomable. Yes, I know. Lu Zhi turned his head to look at her and continued, I dont believe their one-sided story. I would like to hear your side of the story. Jiang Yining was speechless. He was really the strangest person she had ever met. If you dont want to tell me now, go home and have a good rest first. You can tell me tomorrow. Lu Zhi said calmly. Jiang Yining turned her head to look at the lights outside the window. She lunged into the vase and broke it herself. Because she wanted to see if you care more about her or me. Lu Zhi, she loves you very much. She had only loved Gu Zhanqing, but it was a hazy feeling from her youth, nothing deep. Even when she was feeling the most hurt, she had never thought about hurting herself for Gu Zhanqing. Therefore, she was confused as well as shocked at Chen Kexins actions today. She wondered now if she had done the right thing But I dont have any romantic feelings for her. Really? Jiang Yining bit her lower lip and continued, Lu Zhi, if you also like Chen Kexin, I can leave now and fulfill both your wishes. Lu Zhis face turned cold when he heard this. Jiang Yining, Im a living person, and Im very clear about my feelings. I dont need you to fulfill my wish. His last word was squeezed out through gritted teeth. Jiang Yining sensed his annoyance and said softly, I just dont want to ruin your life. What? Please dont randomly worry about me in future. Lu Zhis tone was cold. Jiang Yinings lips twitched. Okay. There was a moment of silence in the car before Lu Zhi said, Are you trying to find an excuse to run away because you cant cure my illness? Of course not. I will cure you. Jiang Yining had full confidence in this. Lu Zhi pulled her to face him and stared at her with burning eyes. Thats good. Jiang Yining, remember this. Before you cure me, you mustnt have any thoughts of backing down. I, Lu Zhi, hate it when people go back on their word. If you break your promise, I will chase you down even if I have to go to the ends of the earth.. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Since You Trust Me, I Won’t Let You Down Either Chapter 95: Since You Trust Me, I Wont Let You Down Either Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Every word he said was like the sound of a drum that reverberated through the clouds. When they entered her ears, his words made her eardrums buzz. Even her heart was beating strangely. Jiang Yining looked at his cold and handsome face, and her eyes flickered slightly. She then slowly raised her phone. These are the photos Ive taken. Lu Zhi paused for a full two seconds before shifting his gaze from her face to her phone. Jiang Yining secretly heaved a sigh of relief. She quietly broke free from his arms and scrolled through the photos on her phone. The marks left by someone lunging into the vase are completely different from when someone pushed her into the vase. Any experienced detective can tell the difference. Lu Zhi, I didnt hurt Chen Kexin. Yes, I know. Lu Zhi took her phone. Arent you going to confirm it with a detective? No need, 1 can tell. Jiang Yining looked at him in surprise. Lu Zhi lowered his head slightly and said calmly, Do you think youre the only one with hidden skills? 11 IT Alright, it seemed that she had underestimated him. Why didnt you give them these at the police station? Lu Zhi had read the detailed case report from the police station. I dont trust them. After Chen Kexins accident, the servants at the old Lu residence had held her down until the old madam asked someone to send her to the police station, saying that they would accuse her of assault and let her spend the rest of her life in prison. At that time, whether human or physical evidence, everything was stacked against her. She couldnt rule out the possibility that the old madam had planted someone in the police station. Therefore, before Lu Zhi arrived, she wouldnt hand over any evidence that could prove her innocence. Lu Zhi guessed her logic and smiled. So, you trust me?1 Yes, of course. Jiang Yining nodded without hesitation. The annoyance Lu Zhi felt earlier had mostly dissipated, and a faint smile appeared on his face. Since you trust me, 1 wont let you down either. I will dear your name in this matter. Alright, Jiang Yining answered simply. Lu Zhi looked at the drivers seat and said, Qi Feng, lots go home first, Jiang Yining must be tired after all this running around. He would send her home first to rest before he settled the matter at the old residence. When the car arrived at their villa, it was already past 10 p.m, Lu Zhi turned his head to look at the person beside him and realized that she had fallen asleep. Qi Feng stopped the car and turned his head. Sh. Lu Zhi interjected softly. Qi Feng shut up right away. Then, he got out of the car and opened the door for Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi went around to the other side of the car and carried Jiang Yining down. Jiang Yining noticed the movement and frowned slightly. She seemed to be waking up. Lu Zhi stopped moving. After a while, she calmed down and he started walking. Qi Feng, who was standing at the side in silence, was once again forced to watch their lovey-dovey. In the bedroom upstairs, Lu Zhi carefully put Jiang Yining on her bed, took off her shoes gently and covered her with the blanket. He looked at her tranquil smile. His heart fluttered. He stood there for a long time before he slowly lowered his head and leaned closer to her rosy cheeks. Just as he was about to kiss her, the phone in his pocket suddenly buzzed. Lu Zhi furrowed his brows slightly, got up, and walked outside. Whats the matter? he asked as he picked up the call. Ah Zhi, Kexin has woken up. She She asked to see you. Chen Qinglian said over the phone. Sure, I want to see her too. Lu Zhis expression was cold, his tone icy. Chen Qinglian wanted to say something, but Lu Zhi didnt give her the chance and hung up the phone. At the hospital, when Chen Qinglian heard the dial tone on her phone, her heart sank. Ah Zhi had been ignoring her since the last incident. She knew that he was still angry at her. Therefore, she held back any actions that could be seen as going overboard. But she didnt expect Kexin to blatantly go after Jiang Yining today! She wondered how much Ah Zhi had found out. The more Chen Qinglian thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. When she returned to the ward worriedly, she saw Old Madam Lu holding Kexins hand and crying. Youve been practicing the piano for so long. How heartbroken you must be now that your hand is crippled. How could that b*tch Jiang Yining be so Chen Qinglian walked up and interrupted, Old Madam, if she cant play the piano anymore, she can stop. As long as shes alive Her words sounded comforting, but she was, in fact, accusing Jiang Yining of cruelty and for bullying her daughter and her. No, we cant just take this lying down. Not only am 1 going to kick Jiang Yining out of the Lu family, but Im also going to send her to jail! Old Madam Lu said angrily. Chen Kexin shook her head. Grandma, its my fault. Its really not Yining who pushed me Youre still protecting her now? Kexin, youre too kind, thats why youre bullied. Grandma Chen Kexin was so excited that she wanted to sit up, but she pulled her wound and the pain caused cold sweat to flow down her forehead. Old Madam Lu hurriedly stood up and pushed her back into bed. Have a good rest. Dont anyhow move. The doctor said that if this wound doesnt heal, your left hand will be crippled! Chen Kexin cried silently as she heard this. Chen Qinglians heart ached for her daughter. It wasnt worth it at all to frame Jiang Yining like that. If she had been there, she would have stopped her daughter. Just as she was thinking, the door to the ward was pushed open. All three people in the ward looked at the door in unison. Lu Zhi walked into the ward and his gaze landed on Chen Kexin in the hospital bed. She had just come out of surgery and her face was pale and devoid of blood. She looked ill What did the doctor say? Lu Zhi asked. A shard cut into a vein in her left wrist. She has lost a lot of blood and would need to rest for three months, or her hand will be crippled. Chen Qinglian continued, There are nearly a hundred more wounds on her body. Brother Ah Zhi, Im not in pain at all. You dont have to worry about me. Chen Kexin stared at Lu Zhi affectionately with her innocent eyes. He finally cared about her. Ever since Jiang Yining married into the Lu family, he never looked her in the eye again. Chen Kexin felt that the pain on her body was nothing as long as Lu Zhi kept his eyes on her, even if she had to die. She would happily accept that. Why would he worry about you? He only has that vixen Jiang Yining in his heart. Old Madam Lu sneered and looked at Lu Zhi from the corner of her eyes. Why did you come back? Werent you going to accompany your little vixen? She should be shivering in the police station right now. Im telling you, 1 wont let her off.. She had deliberately hurt Kexin this time, so she must be prepared to pay the price! Hmph, I want her to spend the rest of her life in prison! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Destroy Her Hopes Completely! Chapter 96: Destroy Her Hopes Completely! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Grandma, did you send Yining to the police station? Chen Kexin asked weakly. Yes, I did. She has committed a crime. Shouldnt she be sent to a police station? Old Madam Lu said confidently. Of course, she must be sent to a police station! Chen Kexin was secretly happy, but she said hypocritically, Yining didnt push me. I accidentally fell and smashed the vase. Grandma, please let her out, or Brother Ah Zhi will be sad. As she spoke, she looked at Lu Zhi and two clear lines of tears rolled down her cheeks. When Old Madam Lu heard what Chen Kexin said, she wasnt convinced that Jiang Yining was innocent. Instead, she was convinced that Kexin was helping Jiang Yining because she didnt want Lu Zhi to feel sad. Listen to how Kexin is thinking about you! And then look at Jiang Yining! Ah Zhi, are you still blind? Old Madam Lu questioned angrily. Old Madam, stop pressuring Ah Zhi. Its Kexins fault. She shouldnt have come between Ah Zhi and Miss Jiang. Chen Qinglian interrupted. What kind of mother are you? Youre protecting an outsider instead of your own daughter? Old Madam Lu scolded Chen Qinglian without hesitation. Chen Qinglian opened her mouth but hesitated. She then lowered her head and began to wipe her tears. Anyone who saw her look would know that she had suffered a great grievance and had no choice but to swallow her anger. Lu Zhi watched the three of them putting on an act and walked up to them. He looked down at Chen Kexin and said, Kexin, Im only going to ask you once. Answer me honestly. Did Jiang Yining push you or did you fall on your own? If its the former, Ill chase her out of the Lu family without hesitation. If its the latter, this is the last chance Im giving you to change your ways. IIJ II Chen Kexin was going to answer him when Lu Zhi emphasized again, Think carefully before you answer me. Chen Kexin looked at his dark eyes and her heart pounded like a frightened rabbit. Could Ah Zhi have found out everything and was just there to get her confession? But that was impossible. Because at that time, there was only her and Jiang Yining in the room. All the servants waiting outside were certain that Jiang Yining wanted to murder her. Her mother had also told her when she woke up that she had sent someone to deep clean her room after the incident. Jiang Yining had no evidence to prove her innocence. Then Could Ah Zhi be asking her this because he was disappointed in Jiang Yining? If she said that Jiang Yining pushed her, Brother Ah Zhi would probably chase her out of the Lu family. Chen Kexin was excited at the thought of this. Chen Qinglian stood at the side and secretly observed Lu Zhis expression. She felt that he was up to something. She quietly held her daughters hand to give her a hint. But Chen Kexin had already made up her mind and ignored her mothers hint. Brother Ah Zhi, Chen Kexin choked back her tears. Im sorry I lied. It was indeed Jiang Yining who pushed me She told me that she hated me for being by your side and wanted me to disappear forever I didnt want to ruin your relationship and hurt you, so I lied. Please forgive me After saying those words choppily, Chen Kexin threw herself into Old Madam Lus arms and wailed. Old Madam Lus heart ached so much that she cried too. Poor girl, youve suffered. Lu Zhi looked at the scene in front of him and the corners of his mouth curved downward more and more. The hands hanging by his sides had also been clenched into fists. Kexin. Chen Kexin lifted her head from the old madams arms. I really want to believe you. After all, we grew up together. Chen Kexins eyes were filled with doubt. Brother Ah Zhi, you dont believe me? You can ask the servants at home Before she could finish, Lu Zhi flew into a rage and threw a stack of photos onto the bed. Some of the photos hit Chen Kexins wounds. She grimaced in pain but she endured it and picked up the photos to look at them. Were these Porcelain shards from the vase she knocked down? Was there something wrong? Old Madam Lu didnt notice anything wrong either. Why are you showing Kexin these? You cant tell, huh? The shards left by someone lunging into the vase are completely different from those left when someone is pushed into the vase. Lu Zhi enunciated every word. However, its fortunate that you dont understand the difference and didnt destroy the evidence. Otherwise, even if Jiang Yining explained this a hundred times, she wouldnt be able clear her name. Chen Kexin panicked. She had anticipated everything, but she had missed this crucial piece of evidence! Brother Ah Zhi, its not like that There were two broken vases, and this was only one of them. Jiang Yining had deliberately knocked it down. Chen Kexin made up a story in her panic. Lu Zhi sneered. Dont you remember that this vase was a gift from Grandpa? It was one of a kind in the world, so how could there be two? Everyone in the Lu family doted on her. The gifts she got were all exceptionally precious. Chen Kexin had collected too many gifts, so it was natural that she couldnt remember every one of them. However, Lu Zhi had a photographic memory and remembered everything clearly. Chen Kexin was sweating profusely. I I I didnt mean to slander her. I have been saying that I fell on my own and smashed the vase, and my injuries had nothing to do with her. Brother Ah Zhi, I only lied because I really want to marry you. Chen Qinglian slapped her daughter. You muddle-headed fool. This concerns Miss Jiangs innocence. How can make up lies? Im really going to be angered to death by you! After scolding Chen Kexin, she looked at Lu Zhi and pleaded, Ah Zhi, Kexin isnt a bad person. Please forgive her this time. Lu Zhi was unmoved. Ive already forgiven her once. I have also given her a chance this time, but she didnt know how to cherish it Thud! Chen Qinglian knees hit the floor. Ah Zhi, please give Kexin another chance! For the sake of me taking care of you for so many years! Chen Kexin felt a lump in her throat. Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks. She pulled off the butterfly needle on her hand and struggled to roll off the bed. Hugging Chen Qinglian, she sobbed and said, Mom, dont be like this. Even if I die, I dont want you on your knees pleading for me. Chen Qinglian didnt say anything. She just hugged her daughter and cried bitterly. Old Madam Lu looked at the crying mother and daughter and felt extremely sad. Ah Zhi, are you going to force them to their deaths before you are satisfied? Kexin likes you and you know it! Why did you give her such a tempting choice? How could she not make a mistake? Shes still young. Cant you just forgive her? Lu Zhis jaw tensed, and his entire being was emitting a biting cold aura. Ive forgiven them time and time again. Is it fair to Yining? You always say that Kexin is young, but Yining is even younger than her. Have you ever felt sorry for Yining? I dont need to feel sorry for that vixen! Old Madam Lu shouted without hesitation. Lu Zhi laughed coldly. In that case, Ill find Grandpa tomorrow and ask him to pick a few suitors for Kexin. What are you doing? Old Madam Lu had a bad feeling. Of course, to find her a husband and marry her off! Because they had saved his life, he would not ruthlessly chase her out of the Lu family. However, he would not let Kexin continue to harm the people around him. Wasnt it all because she couldnt give up her feelings for him? Then let him end it! He would destroy her hopes about him completely! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Want To Know If I’m Into Men Or Women? Chapter 97: Want To Know If Im Into Men Or Women? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Chen Qinglian panicked when she heard this. Ah Zhi was a man of his word. If he wanted to marry Kexin off, he would definitely do it. She had worked so hard for so many years in the Lu family and sacrificed so much for him. All because she wanted her daughter to marry into the Lu family and become a glorious young madam! How could she watch her beautiful dream shatter? Chen Qinglian held on tightly to Ah Zhis arm. Ah Zhi, you know how Kexin feels about you. If you marry her off to someone else, you may as well kill her! Her life or death has nothing to do with me. Shes a grown woman capable of making her own decisions. Lu Zhi didnt accept any form of emotional blackmail. Old Madam Lu stepped forward and pulled Chen Qinglian away. Let him find her a suitor! With me here, lets see who dares to marry Kexin by force! Old Madam Chen Qinglian didnt know if she should believe her. Chen Kexins face was pale as she muttered softly, Brother Ah Zhi, I dont want to marry anyone else I dont want to She scrambled to touch Lu Zhi. But Lu Zhi didnt give her the chance as he walked away. Brother Ah Zhi! Chen Kexin shouted heartbreakingly. Lu Zhi did not stop walking and left. For a short while, the ward was filled only with Chen Kexins desperate wails and Chen Qinglians silent sobs. Old Madam Lu nudged Chen Qinglian and said, Help Kexin up, the floor is cold. Yes. Chen Qinglian nodded. She walked up to help her daughter back to bed but Chen Kexin was totally uncooperative as she squatted on the floor. Grandma, I dont want to live anymore. Brother Ah Zhi wants to marry me off to someone else. Dont bother about me. Just let me die. As she spoke, she staggered towards the window. Old Madam Lu stopped her. Kexin, Grandma is on your side. Dont worry, I wont let anyone touch you. Grandma Chen Kexin leaned helplessly on her grandmothers shoulder, tears streaming down her face. Old Madam Lu kept comforting her. Chen Qinglian noticed that the bandage on her daughters wrist had been stained red with blood. She called the doctor over to redress her wound. Chen Kexin fell asleep after her wound was redressed. Old Madam, why dont you go home and rest? Ill stay here with Kexin for the night. Alright. Old Madam Lu took a final look at Chen Kexin and sighed. The morning sun filtered through the windows into Jiang Yinings bedroom. After she woke up, she went to find Lu Zhi. She saw photos of handsome men in front of him and picked up a few to look. What are you doing with these? Dont tell me youve changed your preference and started liking men? If you want to know if Im into men or women, I can show you physically. Lu Zhi leaned back into the chair, looking noble, relaxed, and arrogant at the same time. He lifted her chin and teased, Hehe, Im just kidding. Why so serious? Jiang Yining smiled and carefully pulled his hand away. Lu Zhi smiled and continued to study the photos as well as the information on them. Jiang Yining didnt understand what he was up to, but she still took the initiative to help him choose. A moment later, she picked up a photo and said, This ones not bad. Xu Chengzhi, 29 years old, 182cm, family worth tens of millions of yuan, family business in software development Lu Zhi took the photo and glanced at it. Yes, hes quite suitable. Suitable for whom? Are you setting up a blind date for your sister? There were several young misses in the Lu family of marriageable age. However, Lu Zhi didnt seem like the kind of person who would set up blind dates during his free time. Chen Kexin, Lu Zhi replied flatly. Jiang Yining blinked, unable to believe her ears. Who? Chen Kexin. Jiang Yining stared at him in disbelief. Didnt Chen Kexin love him to death? Why did she suddenly have to go on blind dates? Anyone who dares to touch my people will have to pay a corresponding price. Lu Zhi spat out a blunt answer from his thin lips. Jiang Yining was stunned. His people? Did he mean Her? Jiang Yining cough twice as she couldnt help but admire his cold-blooded methods. Hit them where it hurt. He knew how to attack the enemys weakest points. He knew that Chen Kexin liked him, but he purposely marry her off to someone else, eliminating the possibility of them being together. Truly ruthless! If it were anyone else, she would have praised them. However, Lu Zhi had done this for her Youve troubled yourself. Jiang Yining did not plead for Chen Kexin. After all, she had seen her madness. If she didnt receive a severe punishment, she would probably do something crazier next time. All she could do was to thank Lu Zhi indirectly with these words. Lu Zhi just hummed in acknowledgement. Then, he threw Xu Chengzhis photo on the table and the rest into the trash can. Then its him. You dont have to ask Miss Chen for her opinion? Whats the difference? If she doesnt want to marry Xu Chengzhi, she just has to find her own husband but shell never appear at the Lu residence again. Either get out of the Lu residence or obediently marry the person he had chosen for her. He would only give her two options. Jiang Yining stroked the table. Alright, if you say so. Anyway, it was a Lu family matter and Lu Zhi knew how to handle it better than her. Jiang Yining didnt take Chen Kexins matter to heart. Since Lu Zhi had already intervened, he would settle things properly. She just resumed school peacefully. As it was Monday and there were only elective classes, many students did not come to school. Half the classroom was empty. Ye Xiaoxi was sitting in the back row, discussing an advanced math question with a top student. She waved at Jiang Yining when she saw her. Jiang Yining didnt like to sit with strangers, so she only gave Ye Xiaoxi a nod before she walked to another seat and sat down alone. Ye Xiaoxi said bye to the top student and ran to Jiang Yining with her things. Yining, a handsome man asked me about you just now. He said that you know who he is. Jiang Yining frowned slightly. Xiao Lang? This guy was like a leech. All she did was give him a musical score. And he had become so clingy? Why is he looking for me? He asked me to give this to you. Ye Xiaoxi took out a record and handed it to her. Its a piece that he performed and recorded specially for you. Jiang Yining looked at the flamboyant signature on the record and felt a little disgusted. If she wanted to listen to music, there was someone at home who could play better. And the music was live! Why would she listen to Xiao Langs record? You can have it. Jiang Yining said to Ye Xiaoxi. You are giving it to me? Ye Xiaoxi was a little confused. Yes. If you dont like it, you can throw it into the trash can. Ye Xiaoxi was speechless. Xiao Yeyu, who was standing behind them, saw the autograph on the record and took it excitedly. Isnt this the autograph of Young Master Xiao Lang? He is a world-renowned pianist. Ye Xiaoxi was shocked speechless. How could Yining not care about such a valuable item? Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Can We Be Friends? Chapter 98: Can We Be Friends? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Xiao Lang rarely makes records, let alone an autographed one. This record Its priceless. Xiao Yeyu was envious. See? This was one of the benefits for being married to Lu Zhi. It granted one access to an endless network of rich and famous people! Who from an ordinary family would meet someone at the top of the pyramid like Xiao Lang? Let alone receive a privately made and autographed record from him? He must have given Jiang Yining the record because of Lu Zhi! Therefore, Xiao Yeyu was even more determined to ride Lu Zhis coattails. Wait a minute. Who are you? Ye Xiaoxi regained her senses and quickly stood up to snatch the record back. She held it close to her chest while staring vigilantly at the unfamiliar woman in front of her. Jiang Yining raised her head slightly and asked, Why are you here? Im here for classes. Xiao Yeyu smiled and sat down behind them. Miss Jiang, I forgot to tell you last time that Im also a student at Qing University. I just applied to do a double major last week. I came to school today and discovered that my second major is the same as yours. Do you think fate brought us together? Jiang Yining didnt respond to her line of conversation and just said, Miss Xiao is really young and promising. She was still a university student, yet she was already helping her father manage their family business and was even in charge of an entire project. Xiao Yeyu was not an average person. You flatter me. Im just a small potato. Mr. Lu is the real young and promising one. Xiao Yeyu praised her husband before revisiting the previous subject, Miss Jiang, since we are fated to meet again, if you dont mind, can we be friends? Ye Xiaoxi wasnt familiar with Xiao Yeyu, but since she was pretty and knew Jiang Yining, she chimed in with a smile, Were all classmates. Why would we mind? Dont you think so, Yining? Xiao Yeyus eyes were filled with anticipation. Jiang Yinings eyes met hers. You can just call me by my name. If she was willing to let her call her by her name, did that mean that she had agreed to be friends with her? Alright, Yining. She then turned to Ye Xiaoxi and said, You can call me Yeyu. Thats such a nice name. Ye Xiaoxi said enviously. Yeyu in Mandarin meant night rain. It was a very poetic name unlike her unceremonious name, Xiaoxi. Xiao Yeyus smiled with her eyes and appeared very friendly. My mother gave me this name. I like it too. Ye Xiaoxi nodded before she turned to Jiang Yining and whispered, Yining, are you really going to give me the record? Yes. Jiang Yining nodded without hesitation. Then Ill keep it. And she would later sell it for a handsome sum of money! Ye Xiaoxi smiled happily. Xiao Yeyu overheard their conversation and wanted to ask Ye Xiaoxi if she was willing to sell the record to her, but she held back. She wanted to give Jiang Yining a good impression. She had bribed a servant from the Lu family with a lot of money for some intel. It seemed that Lu Zhi doted on Jiang Yining very much. This woman must have something extraordinary to be able to catch Lu Zhis eye. She must learn from her. Besides, being with her would increase her chances of meeting Lu Zhi. The three of them were thinking their own thoughts when the bell for class rang. At the old Lu residence, Lu Zhi explained the whole incident to his grandfather before he put Xu Chengzhis photo on the table and said to Old Master Lu, Grandpa, please go and propose marriage to the Xu family and let Kexin marry Xu Chengzhi. Arent you just randomly pairing people up? Old Master Lu disagreed. Before I decided on him, I have already sought his familys opinion. Their view is that as long as the Lu family agrees, they have no problem taking Kexin in as their Young Madam. Lu Zhi said coldly. That wont do. Kexin has no feelings for him or them. She has feelings for me. Do you want me to divorce Yining and marry her? No! Old Master Lu opposed firmly. Grandpa, you know whats going on, right? Aunt Chen and Kexin have been giving Yining a hard time since she married me. If we dont extinguish their hopes completely, they will continue to make trouble. Marrying Kexin off is the only solution. Lu Zhi explained calmly. Old Master Lu frowned as he looked at Xu Chengzhis photo and information. Even if I agree to propose marriage to the Xu family and reach an agreement with them What can we do if Kexin refuses to marry him? If she refuses, then well kick her out of the Lu residence. Lu Zhi replied. Im finding her a good husband on account of our 20-year-old relationship. If she doesnt appreciate it, I can only give her the worst option. Xu Chengzhi was good-looking and from a good family of similar socioeconomic status. If Chen Kexin married him, she would live comfortably for the rest of her life. Lu Zhi had already planned it out for her. Old Master Lu frowned and said in a deep voice, Alright, Ill do it. Yes, thank you for your trouble, Grandpa. Old Master Lu looked at his grandson with heartache in his eyes. How was this a trouble for him? Lu Zhi was the one who took great pains. Being stuck between both parties, whatever Lu Zhi did would hurt one party. The only thing he could do was to help Ah Zhi out a little. After Lu Zhi left, Old Master Lu rushed to the Xu residence to propose marriage. By the time Old Madam Lu got the news, he and the Xu family had already agreed on an engagement date. The marriage agreement had also been written. Old Master Lu had just stepped into the house when Old Madam Lu pounced on him, grabbed his collar, and cursed, You b*stard! You proposed marriage to the Xu family without asking Kexin? Do you still treat her as a person? It was the mother and daughter who slandered our granddaughter-in-law first. We had no choice but to do this. Besides, how is Xu Chengzhi not worthy of Kexin? He is tall, handsome, humble, and from a good family. He was more than worthy of Kexin! Ultimately, Chen Kexin was not a member of the Lu family. She was just the daughter of a wet nurse. But Xu Chengzhi was a rich second-generation heir! Putting aside everything else, Kexin marrying Xu Chengzhi was upward social mobility! Old Master Lu met Xu Chengzhi when he went to the Xu residence today and he was very satisfied with him. Therefore, he was 100% supportive of Kexin and Xu Chengzhis marriage. Let go of me. Old Master Lu wanted to pull his wife away. However, Old Madam Lu was adamant. Go and rescind the marriage proposal. No, I wont. If you want to do it, do it yourself. Let me put all the cards on the table first. Ah Zhi has already decided to either let Kexin marry Xu Chengzhi or kick her out of the Lu residence. Once you rescind my marriage proposal to the Xu family, Kexin can only move out of the Lu residence. What is he to decide where Kexin lives? Old Madam Lu asked angrily. Because hes the heir of the Lu family. Old Master Lu continued angrily, You cant protect Kexin forever. Once you are six feet underground, Ah Zhi can still kick her out of the Lu residence! My dear wife, Id advise you not to spoil Kexin too much. She is good in every way. Her only weakness is her greed for Ah Zhi! She covets something that doesnt belong to her.. This is called overstepping! Ah Zhi had already done his best by finding her a good husband! As his grandmother, are you more muddle-headed than your grandson? Cant you even understand this? Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Are You Throwing Yourself At Me? Chapter 99: Are You Throwing Yourself At Me? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Old Madam Lu was speechless from her husbands lecture. I dont care! I wont allow you to anyhow marry Kexin off! Youre also not allowed to kick her out of the Lu residence, or Ill leave with her. You stubborn old fool! Old Master Lu was so angry that his chest hurt. Old Madam Lu turned her face away from her husband and ignored him. Old Master Lu was too lazy to convince her. The two of them were in a stalemate. After class when Jiang Yining was packing up, Ye Xiaoxi scooted up to her and asked, Yining, theres an eSports competition between our class and the class next door. Do you want to go and watch? No. Why not? Dont you like this? Ye Xiaoxi asked. Jiang Yining looked at her strangely. How did you know that I like eSports? I saw a game app on your phone. You wont install it if you dont like it, right? She had hidden the app and only opened it occasionally. How did she find out? Ye Xiaoxi had extraordinary eyesight; she would make a great surveillance officer. I installed it for my nephew, Jiang Yining replied calmly. Oh. Ye Xiaoxi believed Jiang Yining and nodded agreeably. Xiao Yeyu heard their conversation and said with a smile, My cousin is a professional eSports player. Yining, if your nephew is interested in this, I can ask my cousin to teach him some time. No need. Games are something one plays occasionally. Playing too much can make one a slacker. Jiang Yining rejected Xiao Yeyus offer. Xiao Yeyu was not discouraged and persisted, One just needs to play with discipline so as not to affect ones studies, right? Jiang Yining was speechless. Must she tell Xiao Yeyu that the nephew she mentioned was actually her? And she didnt need any lessons? Jiang Yining deeply regretted her lie just now. Theres really no need. The pleasures all mine. Arent we friends? Xiao Yeyu refused to accept her rejection. Ye Xiaoxi interjected, Stop arguing, both of you. Lets hurry up and go. Yeah, lets go. Xiao Yeyu urged. Jiang Yining had no choice but to leave with the two of them. Just as they walked out of the school gate, the sports car sent by the Xiao family for Xiao Yeyu pulled up smoothly in front of them. The driver got out of the car and said respectfully, Miss, please. Ye Xiaoxi exclaimed enviously, Wow, Yeyu! I didnt expect your family to be so rich! A Maserati easily cost five to six million yuan! She would never have that kind of money in her life. Dont make fun of me. The cars my family owns are trash compared to those Yinings family owns. Xiao Yeyu then looked around and asked, Yining, wheres your car? Isnt someone picking you up today? Im not used to private car rides. Jiang Yining pulled Ye Xiaoxi aside and said, You go ahead. Xiaoxi and I will take the bus. Xiao Yeyu looked at her in disbelief. The dignified young madam of the Lu family actually took the bus to and from school? Who would believe this if word got out? But perhaps it was Jiang Yinings simplicity that attracted Lu Zhi In that case, Ill take the bus with you since we are going the same way. I feel that we hit it off and Id like to chat more with you. Yeyu, are you sure you want to give up your luxury car ride and squeeze with us on the bus? Yes, of course. Im usually a thrifty girl but my parents are worried about my safety, so they insist on having the driver take me everywhere. Xiao Yeyu then said to the driver, Why dont you go home first? Please let my parents know that Ill find my own way home. Yes. The driver said with a slight bow and drove away. Jiang Yining didnt mind. Anyway, it was just one more companion. They stood at the bus stop and waited for a long time. Finally, their bus arrived. After the three of them boarded, Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi tossed coins skillfully into the fare box while Xiao Yeyu stood awkwardly on the spot and rummaged through her wallet. Im sorry, I dont usually have cash on me. She usually just had her bank card with her when she went out. And she used her card to buy everything. Who would have thought that she would need to toss coins into a fare box when riding the bus? Ill help you pay, Ye Xiaoxi said enthusiastically. Thank you. After settling Xiao Yeyus bus fare, Ye Xiaoxi grabbed three seats with Jiang Yining and beckoned Xiao Yeyu to sit with them. Xiao Yeyu walked up to the two of them and looked at the middle-aged, sloppily dressed woman in the seat next to her empty one and frowned. She was wearing new clothes that she just bought Would she have to throw them away if they got dirty? She was a little regretful that she had followed them to take the bus. Yeyu, why arent you taking the seat? Ye Xiaoxi asked curiously as she looked at the girl who was still standing. I dont want to sit anymore. Ive been sitting all day. You two sit. Xiao Yeyu waved her hand. Its inconvenient for you to stand in high heels. The bus will get crowded when more people come onboard. You should take the seat, Yeyu. Ye Xiaoxi said out of concern for her. Theres really no need Xiao Yeyu looked torn. Jiang Yining could tell that she didnt want to take the seat, so she said to Ye Xiaoxi, Dont force her. If she wants to stand, let her stand. Oh, okay. Ye Xiaoxi had no choice but to give up. The bus drove for three stops and when it stopped again, many office workers squeezed onboard. Xiao Yeyu was squeezed to a place without handrails. Smelling the dirty air around her and feeling strangers touch her She felt extremely uncomfortable. She also regretted not listening to Ye Xiaoxi about taking a seat. But she had already rejected the idea, so she couldnt go back on her word. She could only brace herself and continue standing. The bus started moving again After driving for a while, the driver braked suddenly at a traffic light. Xiao Yeyu, who was barely standing, was instantly thrown forward. In the next second, she was in the arms of a stranger. Beauty, Im very embarrassed that youre throwing yourself at me. Xiao Yeyu raised her head and saw an ugly face. She raised her hand and slapped the man before she stood up quickly. The stranger who was slapped looked confused. Whats wrong with you? You were the one who fell on me, I didnt take advantage of you! What right do you have to slap me? Who asked you to be so despicable? Xiao Yeyu said angrily. Can you be more unreasonable? I was just teasing you. How am I despicable? If you dont clear my name, Ill see you at the police station. Alright, lets go! Ill get a lawyer and sue you for molestation! My, my, you mention lawyer so casually. Do you think you are socialite just because youre wearing fake LV clothes? Which rich girl would take a cheap bus? The man teased at the top of his voice. Everyone on the bus heard him and burst into laughter. Xiao Yeyus face turned red, but she couldnt refute him. Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Ye Xiaoxi tugged at Jiang Yinings sleeve and said, Yining, what should we do? Lets go and break up the fight. Jiang Yining couldnt be bothered. But Since Ye Xiaoxi had asked, she might as well try. Lets go. Get down at the next stop and follow me to the police station! Backed by reason, the man arrogantly grabbed Xiao Yeyus wrist and pulled her towards the bus door. Xiao Yeyu wanted to break free. But she was a pampered young miss from a rich family. How could she be strong enough? She couldnt keep still and was pulled forward by him. At this moment, Jiang Yining grabbed the mans shoulder and separated Xiao Yeyu from him. Brother, this is my friend. Shes in a bad mood because she just broke up with her boyfriend today. Thats why her words were a little rude. Please be magnanimous and dont hold it against her.. Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: I’ve Drunk Out Of That… Chapter 100: Ive Drunk Out Of That Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The man turned his head and saw that it was another delicate beauty whose words were much more pleasant to the ear than Xiao Yeyus. I dont want to make a big deal out of it, but she kept saying that I was despicable. Isnt that ruining my reputation? The man continued, How about this? Get your friend to apologize to me, and Ill let her off. Jiang Yining looked at Xiao Yeyu. Im sorry. Xiao Yeyus lips twitched as she apologized grudgingly. If it werent for Jiang Yining, she wouldnt have apologized to such a person! The man heard her grudging tone but did not argue. He waved his hand and said cheerfully to Jiang Yining, Youre lucky that its me today whod let this go so easily. Youd be in a lot of trouble if it was someone else. Thank you, Brother. Youre welcome. The man waved his hand in dismissal. Jiang Yining said to Xiao Yeyu, You can take my seat. Well get off at the next stop. Ill get you a taxi. Im sorry, Yining. Ive troubled you. Xiao Yeyu sensed her displeasure and quickly lowered her posture. Its fine, Jiang Yining said calmly. The bus arrived at the next stop. Jiang Yining jumped off the bus without looking back, and Xiao Yeyu quickly followed suit. Seeing this, Ye Xiaoxi could no longer sit still and quietly got off the bus as well. Im so sorry Xiao Yeyus eyes were read as she apologized to them repeatedly. Ye Xiaoxi couldnt bear to see Xiao Yeyu cry. She handed her a tissue and said, Dont cry. Actually, its like that when you take the bus. Its always crowded Yining and I are used to it. Its your first time, so its understandable. Next time, dont make yourself suffer and just follow us. I wanted to hang with you but I didnt control my temper just now. Xiao Yeyu refused to give up the chance to get close to Jiang Yining. Ye Xiaoxi did not know how to comfort her. Jiang Yining hailed a taxi and stared at Xiao Yeyu as she said, If you really want to hang with us, dont cry. I dont like to coax people. Okay. Xiao Yeyu quickly wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. Get in. Jiang Yining raised her chin slightly, signaling for Xiao Yeyu to get into the taxi and go. What about you guys? Xiao Ye Yu asked. Well wait for the next bus. Why dont we take the taxi together? No need, Jiang Yining refused coldly. She knew Ye Xiaoxi very well. She would never take a taxi because the taxi fare would consume all of her daily living expenses. Jiang Yining could help her pay for the taxi, but Ye Xiaoxi would feel that she owed her. Xiao Yeyu waited for a while and saw that neither of them had any intention of getting into the taxi with her. Only then did she get in. At night when Jiang Yining stepped into the living room at home, Lu Zhi looked up at her and said, You are home an hour later than usual. I was delayed on the way. By what? Jiang Yining put her backpack on the sofa and opened a canned drink. She took a sip and placed the can on the coffee table. Take a guess. Lu Zhi glanced at her drink. I cant guess. It has something to do with Xiao Yeyu. How are you involved with her? She enrolled for double major at the university and shes now my classmate. She also left school with us today. Jiang Yining took another sip of her drink and felt that it was a little cold, so she didnt touch it anymore. A coincidence? Lu Zhi felt that things were not as simple as they seemed. He had met enough people who fawned over the powerful. Xiao Yeyu had just met Yining a few days ago, and she had already joined her class. He couldnt help but be suspicious. However, he didnt think that he was the reason. Instead, he thought that Xiao Yeyu was trying to cozy up to Yining. So that she could use her to seek benefits for the Xiao family. Yes. Jiang Yining didnt like Xiao Yeyu very much. She felt that she was spoiled and slightly pretentious. But Ye Xiaoxi seemed to like her. So, she accepted it. Lu Zhi then said, Its good to have more friends but be careful not to be used by others. I know. Im a little thirsty. Have some tea if you are thirsty. Why was he telling her? Jiang Yining felt that Lu Zhi was acting strange. No need. Lu Zhi picked up her canned drink from the table and took a sip. Ive drunk out of that. Jiang Yinings mouth twitched. Yes, I know. I dont mind. He didnt mind? She was the one who didnt mind him, okay? Jiang Yining shouted in her heart, but she didnt say anything. Anyway, she wouldnt drink out of that can again. At the hospital Old Madam Lu walked to the ward and saw that Chen Kexin was asleep. She called Chen Qinglian out and said, That b*stard Ah Zhi has asked his grandfather behind my back to propose marriage to the Xu family. The marriage contract has already been signed. Old Madam, are you really going to watch Kexin marry Xu Chengzhi? Chen Qinglian couldnt accept the blow and cried, Kexin only loves Ah Zhi. If she found out that shell be married off to the Xu family, she would definitely wish she was dead. Of course, I wont let Kexin marry that Xu boy. Ive also given the old master an ultimatum. If he forced Kexin to marry Xu Chengzhi, Ill move out of the Lu residence with you. Old Madam, you are our only hope now, Chen Qinglian said as she started to kneel before the old madam. Old Madam Lu hurriedly stopped her from kneeling. Qinglian, I remember all the things youve done for the Lu family. I also remember how Kexin almost lost her life to save Ah Zhis Everything youve done is engraved in my heart. I wont mistreat you and your daughter. Thank you, Chen Qinglian said in a choked voice. I came today just to give you a heads-up. Take good care of Kexin. Dont let her hear any rumors. Ill take care of things back home Alright, Ill follow your lead. Keep this card. Old Madam Lu took out a bank card and stuffed it into her hand. Old Madam, I cant take your money Chen Qinglian pretended to decline. Be good, keep it. This money is not for you, but for Kexin. She has suffered recently. Take the money and buy her something to nourish her body. Yes. Chen Qinglian put the card into her pocket. I still have things to do. Why dont you go back in and look after Kexin? Old Madam, arent you going to see Kexin? Not today. After Old Madam Lu finished speaking, she gestured for Chen Qinglian to go back into the ward. However, Chen Qinglian said, Old Madam, Ill see you off before I go back inside. You Old Madam Lu sighed, but she still turned and left. As soon as she left, Chen Qinglian turned on her mobile phone and access her bank account. She keyed in the bank card number and password. She smiled in satisfaction after seeing the five million yuan safely in her account. Jiang Yining had dinner with Lu Zhi. She was about to gossip with the housekeeper about recent events at the old Lu residence when a servant announced that Old Madam Lu was at the door. Jiang Yining heard the servant and asked in confusion, Is she asking to come in? In the past, the arrogant and despotic old madam had always barged in. Why would she be so polite this time? Yes. Old Madam said it herself. The servant replied. Jiang Yining looked at Lu Zhi to seek his opinion. Lu Zhi said coldly, Ask her to please go home. No one is allowed in here for a while.. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: It’s Up to Him Who He Marries and Who He Likes Chapter 101: Its Up to Him Who He Marries and Who He Likes Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The housekeeper didnt argue, followed his instructions to a tee and asked Old Madam Lu to return home. Old Madam Lu had expected Lu Zhis refusal to see her, so she said firmly, Tell Ah Zhi that if he doesnt see me today, 111 wait here until hes willing to see me! Old Madam, why are you doing this? Just tell him what 1 told you. Dont worry about anything else! Old Madam Lu replied sternly. The housekeeper could only relay the message truthfully to the young master. The old madam is probably here today because of Chen Kexin, Jiang Yining said with understanding. Why dont you meet with her? Shes a frail old lady after all. If she falls ill from standing outside, it will be our fault. No need, Lu Zhi outright rejected her suggestion. He didnt want to keep indulging the people around him, not even his grandmother. Jiang Yining didnt think it was appropriate to press on, so she said, Alright, you can decide for yourself. Yes. Go and rest. Lu Zhi patted her shoulder gently. There was a hint of gentleness in his cold tone. Good night. Jiang Yining said goodbye to him and went back to her bedroom. She heard a ding in her pocket. She turned on her phone and looked at the messages on screen. She saw that one of them was from Ye Xiaoxi. Yining, can you lend me fifty thousand yuan? I need it urgently. Jiang Yining was confused. Why did Ye Xiaoxi suddenly ask her for money? Moreover, the two of them were together after school today and she didnt mention anything about a loan. She then dialed Ye Xiaoxis number. The call was picked up after a long while. Hello, Xiaoxi. Whats up with the loan? Yining, its fine. The message was secretly sent by my mother. Please ignore it. As soon as she finished speaking, an unfamiliar voice suddenly interrupted, Who is that? Did your friend agree to lend you money? No one has agreed to lend me money! Last time you borrowed money from a loan shark, you almost sold me when they came here to collect. Where were you then? Now that Ive finally settled that loan, youve borrowed money again to gamble and do drugs? Are you stopping only after you forced your daughter to a dead end? Ill pay back the money 1 borrowed! When 1 win back the money, I will return it to them in one go. 1 will also buy you a big house Shut up! 1 dont want to listen to your lies anymore! Ye Xiaoxi shrieked. Jiang Yining frowned. Xiaoxi, are you alright? Im fine, Yining. Im really sorry to disturb you so late at night. Ill deal with my family matters first. Ill talk to you another time. Sure. Remember to reach out if you have any difficulties. Alright. Ye Xiaoxi immediately hung up. Jiang Yining looked at the darkened screen and sighed softly. Tick-tock, tick-tock The wall clock in the study ticked rhythmically. It was already late at night, but Lu Zhi was still sitting at his desk, reading a thick stack of documents. Qi Feng walked in with a cup of tea and said, Sir, you should rest. Dont work too late. Yes, I know. Despite his words, Lu Zhi didnt stop writing. Qi Feng stood at the side and paused for a moment before he said, Sir, Old Madam is still outside. Shes been standing there for almost five hours now. Lu Zhi stopped writing. Let her stand there if she wants to stand. Sir, 1 know why youre angry with the old madam. But she was old and weak. If she continued to tough it out like this, there might really be problems later. Qi Feng had worked for Lu Zhi for many years and knew him very well. Although Lu Zhi looked cold outwardly, he was a person who valued relationships and loyalty deep down. The old madam had been good to him since young, but she opposed strongly to his marriage. The current stalemate would also be temporary If anything happened to the old madam, the young masters heart would ache for her. Qi Feng saw that Lu Zhi was silent and continued, No matter how unwilling you are to meet the old madam, on account of her taking care of you for so many years, please advise her personally not to continue waiting at the door. Persuade her go home to rest. Lu Zhi threw down his pen and stared at Qi Feng with his dark eyes. One compromise leads to more compromises. Qi Feng, I will never let anyone control my life, especially my marriage. Who he married and who he liked was up to him. No one could force him. That was his bottom line. Qi Feng was stunned. After a moment of silence, he said, Yes, sir, 1 understand. You may leave. Yes. With a slight bow, Qi Feng left the study. The lights in the study were on until dawn. The documents on his desk were piled up to the height of a person. Lu Zhi had stayed up all night; his face remained cold but his eyes were bloodshot. Outside the Lu residence Old Madam Lu could no longer stand. She sat in the middle of the front porch, feeling dizzy. Qi Feng walked out with a tray of breakfast and said, Old Madam, you havent slept all night. You should eat something. Did All Zhi ask you to send this over? Old Madam Lu asked hoarsely. No Qi Feng replied with his eyes lowered. Tears welled up in Old Madam Lus eyes. Hes so cruel. Back then when his mother didnt want him, I took him in and raised him painstakingly. Ive nurtured him into the talent he is today. Now that hes all grown up with hardened wings, hes abandoning his grandmother. Very good Thats just great Old Madam, the young master still cares about you Qi Feng couldnt help but defend the young master. He cares about me, but he has the heart to leave me outside for the entire night? Old Madam Lu interrupted furiously. Qi Feng stopped talking. Go and tell him that from today onwards, I no longer have him as my grandson, and he no longer has me as his grandmother! Old Madam Lu said harshly and turned to leave. However, her vision turned black and she fell to the ground. Qi Feng hurriedly threw the breakfast tray aside and carried the unconscious old lady on his back into the house. Sir, its not good. Old Madam has fainted. The housekeeper ran into the study and explained the situation to Lu Zhi. Lu Zhis face darkened, and he walked out quickly. Call the doctor. Yes. The housekeeper was about to make a call when Lu Zhi stopped walking and said, Go and call Yining. Yes. The housekeeper quickly turned and ran towards Jiang Yinings room. Jiang Yining was still sound asleep when she heard knocking on her door. She covered her ears with the blanket to block out the noise and went back to sleep. The housekeeper knocked on her door for a long time, but she did not answer. He could only tell Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi walked to Jiang Yinings door and opened it with a key. Jiang Yinings ears twitched, and she cracked her eyes open. When she saw Lu Zhi standing right in front of her, she was shocked. What do you want? Grandma has fainted. Please go and take a look. Let me wash up quickly. Jiang Yining was going to get out of bed but Lu Zhi didnt have the time to wait anymore. He just scooped her up and said, You can wash up later. Jiang Yining was speechless.. Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: If Your Grandson Dies, I’ll Just Take His Money and Remarry Chapter 102: If Your Grandson Dies, Ill Just Take His Money and Remarry Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio And just like that, she was carried to Old Madam Lu by force with her messy hair Jiang Yining squatted on the sofa and looked at Old Madam Lu. She then checked her pulse and said, Shes okay. Carry her to the guest room. 111 give her a few acupuncture needles and a prescription. She should wake up soon after drinking the brewed medicine. When the housekeeper heard this, he hurriedly carried the old lady to the guest room with Qi Feng. Jiang Yining was barefooted and was about to get her medicine box. Lu Zhi scooped her up again. Jiang Yining looked up at Lu Zhi, who was bathed in the golden morning light. Put me down. 1 can walk on my own. Im the one who troubled you with this matter. I cant let you walk barefoot on the floor. Then bring me a pair of slippers. No time. Alright then. Jiang Yining pursed her lips and hugged his neck while Lu Zhi strode forward. He carried her to get her medicine box and then back to the guest room. Jiang Yining inserted acupuncture needles into several acupoints on Old Madam Lu, and then massaged her for more than ten minutes. She then wrote a prescription. When the housekeeper got someone to fetch the medicine, he brought her back a pair of slippers. Finally, she didnt have to be carried around anymore. Jiang Yining happily put on her slippers and hopped around a few times. There should be nothing for me here now. Ill go wash up first. Bye. Lu Zhi looked at her departing figure and glanced coldly at the housekeeper. The housekeeper felt a chill down his spine Jiang Yining washed up, changed and went downstairs for breakfast. Seeing that Lu Zhi wasnt at the dining table, she instructed the housekeeper, Remember to urge Lu Zhi to have breakfast later. The housekeeper nodded. Qi Feng, who was standing at the side, could not help but say, Young Madam, Young Master didnt sleep last night. He worked through the night. Jiang Yining frowned. Hes not well, and yet he treated his health like its nothing? The young master is also worried about Old Madam, Qi Feng explained. Young Madam, the young master wont listen to us if we try to persuade him. Could you try to persuade him, please? Jiang Yining blinked when she heard this. She didnt care how that arrogant Old Madam Lu had bullied her but she had forgotten that the old lady was Lu Zhis grandmother after all. Although he seemed heartless in his speech, he still cared about his grandmother. Fine. She would go and persuade him. She didnt want him to ruin his health either, or she would lose her backer in the Lu family. You guys get breakfast ready. 111 go and talk to him. Will do, Qi Feng replied happily. Jiang Yining walked to the guest room and knocked on the door. Lu Zhi looked up and saw that it was her. You should be going to school at this hour. Its still early. I only have one class in the morning and its at 10:30. Jiang Yining walked up to him and continued, 1 heard from Qi Feng that you didnt sleep last night. Who let him talk so much? Lu Zhis cold and handsome face revealed an angry expression. If he doesnt tell me, are you going to ruin your health further just to watch over your grandmother? Jiang Yining stared at him and continued, Lu Zhi, as long as the root of your illness is not removed, its like a time bomb that could take your life at any time. Even if you dont care about others, you should take care of yourself. I know what Im doing. No, you dont. Im a doctor, so 1 know better than you. Jiang Yining ordered, Go and eat now, or Ill stop treating you. 1 dont want to spend so much effort treating you while you try to send yourself to death. Lu Zhi did not move. Jiang Yining held his arm and pushed him out of the door. You go. 111 watch over the old madam. After you finish eating, you can watch over her however you want. Lu Zhi didnt say anything, but he still complied and left. Jiang Yining closed the door. She then turned and looked at the unconscious Old Madam Lu, her eyes filled with helplessness. This old lady was really difficult when she acted up. After watching over her for a while, Jiang Yining felt bored. She sat on the sofa and looked down at her phone. After scrolling on it for about half an hour, there was a knock on the door. Sir, the old madams medicine is ready. Bring it in, Jiang Yining said. The servant pushed the door open and saw Jiang Yining. She said, Young Madam, let me feed the old madam her medicine. Put down the medicine. Ill do it. Yes. The servant did not argue and handed the medicine to her. Jiang Yining scooped the medicine with a spoon, blew on it until it was cool before she fed it to Old Madam Lu. Soon, only half a bowl of medicine was left. Old Madam Lu, who had been unconscious, frowned and slowly opened her eyes. Jiang Yining said as she held up the bowl of medicine, Since youre awake, drink it yourself. Old Madam Lu was initially a little dazed, but when she heard Jiang Yinings voice, she sobered up at once and stared at her hatefully. Demoness, what did you feed me? Poison. Since you hate me so much and tried every means to force your grandson to divorce me, how can 1 be nice to you? When you were unconscious, 1 asked someone to brew some poison and fed you half a bowl. You wont be able to see the sun tomorrow! Jiang Yining snapped. B*tch! Old Madam Lu was furious. She got up to hit her but Jiang Yining quickly put down the bowl of medicine and dodged. The old madam missed. Seeing Old Madam Lus angry look, Jiang Yining made a face. Are you angry that you missed me? Dont let me catch you! The servant did not expect the old madam to say that and quickly explained, Old Madam, youve misunderstood Young Madam. You fainted just now and Young Madam treated you. The medicine she fed you is also to nurse you back to health. Old Madam Lu didnt appreciate it at all. Who knows if her medicine was laced with poison! Jiang Yining picked up the bowl of medicine and took two sips before slamming the bowl on the table. Im not as despicable as you. Old Madam Lu turned her face away and didnt say anything. But Jiang Yining had something to say. Old lady, its fine if you humiliate yourself, but dont torture the people around you. Lu Zhi hasnt slept all night because of you. You should know his illness better than me. If you continue to torture him, you might have to see your grandson off! How dare you curse my grandson? Old Madam Lu glared. I wasnt cursing him. Youre the one whos harming him! Jiang Yining smiled and continued, Please think about it carefully. Even if your grandson dies, Im still young. 1 can always take his money and remarry! But from now on, you no longer have Lu Zhi as your grandson! Shameless woman! Tears welled up in Old Madam Lus eyes. Jiang Yining said with a laugh, Sure, Im not good at all but your grandson loves me, and you cant do anything about it. Id advise you not to cause any more trouble. Otherwise, youll be the one regretting it, not me. Jiang Yining then said to the servant, Im going to school now. Brew medicine for her every four hours and watch her drink it. I dont want to have one less person to quarrel with when 1 come back. The servant was speechless. Old Madam Lu cursed behind Jiang Yining as she walked out. Unfortunately, Jiang Yining left very quickly and didnt hear her filthy words.. Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: A Bounty Chapter 103: A Bounty Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining stepped into the classroom as the bell rang at 10:30 a.m. Ye Xiaoxi was sitting at the front, wrapped up tightly. She didnt warmly invite Jiang Yining to sit with her and just gave her nod. Jiang Yining felt a little strange. But she was an aloof person to begin with. If others didnt approach her proactively, she wouldnt reach out either. She simply found another seat, sat down and opened her textbook. Xiao Yeyu sneakily moved closer to her and said, Morning, Yining. Morning, Jiang Yining replied coolly. Xiao Yeyu took out a bento box, opened it and said softly, These are snacks my mom made for me. Have a taste. No, thanks. Ive already eaten. Alright then. Xiao Yeyu got the cold shoulder, but she didnt feel embarrassed at all. Jiang Yining listened attentively in class. Xiao Yeyu, on the other hand, didnt care about her classes. When she graduated, she would take over her family business, so she didnt need these at all. Applying for a double major at the university was just an excuse for her to get close to Jiang Yining. The lesson sounded really boring. Xiao Yeyu was bored out of her mind as she played with her pen and looked at Jiang Yining. She noticed that Jiang Yining was looking at Ye Xiaoxi from time to time. Suddenly, she had an idea and muttered, Oh right, Yining. When I shared my snacks with Xiaoxi just now, I noticed some bruises on her arm like shes been beaten. Also, I received a message from her last night, asking to borrow 100,000 yuan. Did something happen to her family? Jiang Yinings face darkened. Xiao Yeyu continued, Many other students have also received the same message. A number of our classmates have already asked her today whats going on. Xiaoxi should really let people know if shes having trouble at home. Were classmates after all. Well help out when we need to. Jiang Yining replied calmly, Her account has been hacked. Those messages were sent by scammers. Is that right? Xiao Yeyu asked softly. But 1 heard from the other students that her mother is a gambler and owes a lot of money. Her loan sharks have even come to school to chase Xiaoxi to repay her mothers debts. Xiao Yeyu went up closer to Jiang Yining and whispered, And Her mother seems to be a drug addict That thing is impossible to quit. Even if one managed to kick the habit, one could easily relapse. Who did you hear that nonsense from? Jiang Yinings voice turned cold, and her gaze turned sharp. Xiao Yeyu was shocked by her sudden change in aura and quickly tried to distance herself, Several classmates have told me, but 1 cant remember exactly who. However, Yining, youd better be careful. Jiang Yining said, Its better not to spread rumors. Ye Xiaoxi is my friend. 1 know her situation very well. Xiao Yeyu chuckled. Yes, youre right. 1 was just spouting nonsense. Yining, pretend that you didnt hear what 1 said. Jiang Yining ignored her. Xiao Yeyu turned her head away and smiled. Jiang Yining treated Ye Xiaoxi rather coolly that she thought that they were just acquaintances. She didnt expect her to care so much about Ye Xiaoxi. Perhaps she could use this. Jiang Yining found Ye Xiaoxi after class and said, Xiaoxi, 1 have something to tell you. Lets leave together. Yining, I have something on today. Ill get going first. Ye Xiaoxi lowered her head and put on her mask. She was in a hurry to leave when Jiang Yining grabbed her arm. Ye Xiaoxi gasped in pain. Jiang Yining noticed her reaction and pulled up her sleeves to look. Her thin arms were covered in bruises. Ye Xiaoxi hurriedly pulled down her sleeves. Yining, let go of me. Jiang Yining didnt speak and pulled her into a corner of the stairwell where they were away from the crowd. Jiang Yining asked coldly, You are already beaten up like this. How long more do you want to hide the truth? Ye Xiaoxis eyes reddened as she answered, Youve already helped me once. 1 dont want you to get your sucked into my familys matters again. Then what about you? What do you plan to do? Your mother is a gambler and a drug addict. Shes already hopeless but are you going to let her drag you through the mud? Ye Xiaoxi, youre only 20 and you have your whole life ahead of you. Are you going to give yourself up for such a despicable person? Jiang Yining was angry that she did not fight for herself. Tears streamed down Ye Xiaoxis face. I dont want to either But shes my mom! Yining, Ive already sent her to a drug rehabilitation center once, but she started using again less than two years after she quit. What can I do? She hated her mother more than anyone else. But she had no other choice. The drug rehabilitation center couldnt possibly take care of her mother forever. When they discharged her mother again, she could only be worse than before. Lets contact the drug rehabilitation center and check her in first. Well work out the rest together. Jiang Yining said calmly. Its useless even if we contact them. Last night, she secretly took my phone and sent messages to everyone on my contact list to borrow money. 1 had a big fight with her. She beat me up at home and then ran off. Ye Xiaoxi said softly. If this continues, 1 cant even show my face in school anymore. Because all her classmates knew that she had such a mother. When she came to class today, she already felt that people were talking behind her back and staring at her strangely. She didnt dare to sit with Yining for fear of implicating her. Jiang Yining took a tissue and handed it to her. Wipe your tears dry. Thank you. A girls tears are very precious, but if you shed them too often, no one will cherish your tears anymore. Jiang Yining then said, You go ahead and contact the drug rehabilitation center. Ill find your mother. Yining, thats too much trouble for you I dont care about this kind of small trouble. Jiang Yining promised. Ye Xiaoxi figured that since Jiang Yinings husband seemed quite influential, she must have the means to find her mother. So, she didnt refuse. Xiao Yeyu wanted to follow Jiang Yining out after class. She didnt expect her to grab Ye Xiaoxi and run off the moment class ended. She could only give up. After leaving school, Xiao Yeyu looked at the message that Ye Xiaoxi had sent her last night. After pondering for a moment, she said to the driver in the front seat, Go and investigate the whereabouts of Ye Xiaoxis mother. Yes, Miss, the driver replied. He then started the car and drove away slowly. After Jiang Yining parted ways with Ye Xiaoxi, she went to an internet cafe alone. She accessed the dark web and posted a bounty. Find the mother of Ye Xiaoxi, a university student in A-City. Reward: 500,000 yuan. Meanwhile, Qi Fengs computer started beeping. He quickly sat in front of it and called Lu Zhi. Sir, Queen has appeared again. This time, the signal came from an internet cafe near Qing University. Go and find her immediately. Yes. Qi Feng hurriedly brought his men to Qing University.. Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: I’ve Found Queen Chapter 104: Ive Found Queen Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio When Jiang Yining finished clearing the messages in her inbox, she saw that Gu Zhanqing had sent her messages on QQ. I know that youre in A-City. Dont make Ah Ron worry. Come home quickly. Jiang Yining, when will you stop being willful and be as sensible as Ah Rou and not let people worry about you? You stubborn mule. Your dearly departed mother will regret giving birth to you if she sees you like this. Come home immediately, or you can forget about setting foot in Gu residence again! Jiang Yinings lips twitched, and a mocking smile appeared on her cold face. Right She would regret giving birth to her Gu Zhanqing had probably been hoping that her mother had only given birth to Jiang Rou. He hated her every minute of their twenty over years together. Sometimes, she even wondered what heinous things she had done to make him hate her so much. Once, she even hated herself and gave up on herself. But she had made peace with it now. So what if Gu Zhanqing didnt like her? There were plenty of people in this world who liked her. Jiang Yining closed her QQand logged out of the dark web. She put her cap and mask on and was about to leave the cafe when a slender hand rested on her shoulder. Jiang Yining turned her head and looked behind her. Lu Zhi? Her eyes were filled with surprise. Didnt I tell you not to visit internet cafes? Why are you here? Lu Zhi questioned coldly. Well, I was helping my friend with something, and 1 needed the internet. Jiang Yining replied nonchalantly. Why are you here at an internet cafe? Someone with your status shouldnt be here, right? Im looking for someone. Lu Zhi looked around. Jiang Yining asked curiously, Who is it? Looking at how nervous you are, are you looking for your sweetheart? What a loose tongue you have. Lu Zhi scolded with a frown. Jiang Yining snorted. Lu Zhi then asked, You know computers, right? Do you know Queen? Jiang Yinings heart skipped a beat when she heard that. She forced herself to be calm and said, Ive heard of her. Youre looking for her? Do you need her help? Im just as good as her, okay? Why dont you consider me? You are not, Lu Zhi replied in a clear voice. Dont underestimate me. My computer skills are top-notch. Didnt I show you my skills last time? Are you still doubting me? I dont doubt you, but your other abilities are not as good as Queens. Oh, so you think so highly of her. Jiang Yining chuckled. But she still didnt say that she was Queen. She couldnt just reveal her identity. Lin Yans disappearance had something to do with Lu Beicheng, and she was Lin Yans good friend It was all too strange. If Lu Zhis motive for finding her was ill-intentioned, she would only lose the opportunity to continue investigating Lin Yans whereabouts. Hurry up and go home. Dont stay here any longer. Okay, bye. Jiang Yining packed her things and turned to leave. Not long after she left, Qi Feng rushed over. Seeing that Lu Zhi was already there, Qi Feng said, Sir, why are you here? I wanted to find Queen personally. But Queens signal has disappeared about 10 minutes ago. Qi Feng lowered his head in guilt. He had already missed Queen three times. He was incompetent at his job. Lu Zhi said coldly, It doesnt matter if the signal has disappeared. Gather all the videos of Queens appearance and look for overlapping people. We can surely find someone related to Queen, or even herself. No matter how cunning a fox was, there would be times when he would give himself away. Unless Queen was a ghost. Otherwise, every time she showed up, she would only expose herself more. It was only a matter of time before they caught her. Lu Zhi was not in a hurry. Qi Feng immediately followed Lu Zhis instructions. Meanwhile in an underground casino, Dou Weizhen gambled away the 5,000 yuan she had. Her eyes were red but she refused to leave. I want to gamble more. I want to get back my money! You dont have any money. What are you going to gamble with? Get lost! The casino thugs cursed as they pushed her away roughly. I have money! My daughter is going to graduate from Qing University and make lots of money! Put it on my tab, 20,000 yuan! Ill ask my daughter to return it to you later! Hehe, I remember that her daughter is as beautiful as a rose in full bloom. If she cant pay off her mothers gambling debt with money, she can pay it off with her body. Another gambler said with a smile. Dou Weizhen could not bear to hear it but her rationality was soon overpowered by her gambling addiction. If she played a few more games, she would win back all the money she had lost. And then Xiaoxi would be fine! The thug fiddled with the iron rod he was holding. Want us to keep a tab for you? Sure. But youll have to write an 1OU and put your daughter down as collateral. If you cant pay us back, youll have to give your daughter to us. Okay, okay, Ill write it. Dou Weizhen took the pen and paper and began to write with trembling hands. After it was done, the thug threw her 20,000 yuan. She joined a new round of games. It was late at night and raining heavily when Dou Weizhen was thrown out of the illegal casino She got up from the muddy ground, her hair and clothes getting wetter by the minute. And cold air continued to seep into her body. Dou Weizhen widened her red eyes and sobbed, Xiaoxi, Im sorry. Ive lost everything She had lost more than 800,000 yuan in one day. People from the casino would soon go to Xiaoxi to collect the debt. Dou Weizhen knew very well that her daughter could not afford the money. I might as well die. I wont be a burden to Xiaoxi if Im dead. With that thought in mind, Dou Weizhen walked towards the road. Under the curtain of rain, the endless stream of cars did not notice the zombie-like Dou Weizhen. She was about to run into the middle of the road when a slender figure holding an umbrella appeared behind her. Auntie, Im Xiaoxis classmate. Shes very worried about you and asked me to find you. Dou Weizhen turned around when she heard this and saw a beautiful and exquisite face. You are I am Xiao Yeyu. Xiao Yeyu thoughtfully took a scarf and draped it over her. Auntie, its raining heavily. Lets talk in the car. Dou Weizhen looked behind her. A BMW! This car cost a few million yuan, right? When did Xiaoxi know such a rich classmate? But if she borrowed money from her, she would probably lend it to her for Xiaoxis sake, right? 800,000 yuan was just a drop in the ocean for these tycoons. Lets go. Xiao Yeyu supported her as they walked towards the car. Dou Weizhen did not resist and obediently followed Xiao Yeyu into her car. After Lu Zhi got home, he didnt finish his meal. Instead, he went to the study and watched the videos Qi Feng sent him repeatedly. After watching them for more than ten times He paused the playing video when Jiang Yining appeared. Once or twice could be a coincidence. Was it still a coincidence if it happened three times? While he was deep in thought, there was a knock on the door. He said softly, Enter. Jiang Yining quickly entered in the next second. Its time for your treatment today. Dont work too late. Okay, Lu Zhi replied casually. His gaze swept across his computer screen as he said, Ive found Queen. Jiang Yinings eyes widened. Wow. So fast? Are you surprised? Lu Zhi asked. A little. I heard that Queen is so good that unless she showed herself, no one in the world can find her. Jiang Yining quickly calmed herself down as she spoke. Thats right. She had always been cautious. For more than ten years, even Gu Zhanqing and Jiang Rou did not discover that she was Queen. How could Lu Zhi have found her so quickly? He must be talking nonsense.. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: I’ll Help You For Five Million Yuan Chapter 105: Ill Help You For Five Million Yuan Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Shes indeed good, but no matter how good a person is, there are times when theyd give themselves away. Since she set foot in A-City, I have hired people to find her. The clues weve gathered so far are enough to find her. Lu Zhi smiled calmly. Jiang Yining was doubtful. Why dont you just catch her since you have all these clues? Im waiting for her to walk into my trap, Lu Zhi replied. A good hunter would always wait for his prey to enter the trap before catching it. Only then will the catch be 100% certain. Goosebumps appeared on the back of Jiang Yinings neck when she heard this. Why did she feel that he was telling her that on purpose? Could he really have found out that she was Queen? Oh, then you can slowly catch her. Ill get out of your hair now. Looking at her fleeing back, Lu Zhi pulled out the scant report on Jiang Yining when he asked his men to investigate her. Jiang Yining was born into the Jiang family in capital city. Fifteen years ago, both her parents died in a car accident. She and her twin sister, Jiang Rou, were adopted by a mysterious person and their whereabouts were unknown after that. Her most recent appearance was a year ago, at MIT in the United States, studying for a double PhD in IT and medicine. She returned to the country a month ago and came to A-City. Lu Zhi tapped on the words MIT and double PhD. How interesting. She was only twenty years old, but she was already studying for a double PhD. It was such a waste of talent for her to be an undergraduate at Qing University. Queen, Jiang Yining Could these two be the same person? He would know soon enough. Jiang Yining went back to her bedroom, her heart still beating wildly. Based on her behavior, she felt that Lu Zhi would never know her true identity. However, from Lu Zhis tone, she felt that he had already found some clues. This wouldnt do She couldnt expose herself so early in the game. Jiang Yining pondered for a moment before she took out her phone and sent a message to her friend K. K, can you do me a favor? K was also a top hacker. Having K muddle the waters would probably distract Lu Zhi. Not long after the message was sent, she received a response. Wow, our omnipotent Queen actually needs a favor? Sensing the sarcasm in Ks message, Jiang Yinings face was cold as she typed her response, Cut the crap and name your price. You tell me what it is first. Pretend to be me and log in to my account somewhere. Stepped on someones toes, huh? They are tracking you? Why are you asking so much? Are you going to help or not? Oi, you are still mean when asking for help? Im going to ignore you. Jiang Yining had no response to that message. All she wanted to do was to go through the network cables and blow up this guys head. She took a deep breath and typed her reply slowly, Sorry, Ill stop being mean to you. Can you do me a favor, pretty please? Thats more like it. Ill help you for five million yuan. Deal, but I can only pay you later. She had hundreds of millions of USD in her account, but she couldnt touch the money because Gu Zhanqing had hired people to keep an eye on her. A large transaction on her account would attract his attention. The 500,000 yuan she had put up for the bounty was the only liquid capital she had. That was supposed to be her rainy-day money. However, she decided to spend it to help Ye Xiaoxi. Anyway, she could earn back the money very quickly. As for K, Jiang Yining was very familiar with him. It shouldnt be a problem to pay him later. Sure enough, K gave her an affirmative answer. No problem. 1 trust the Queens reputation. But are you sure youre okay? In our line of work, if someone has their eye on us, it means that our identity has been exposed and thats quite dangerous. When a hacker accepted a mission, it was inevitable that they would make enemies. If they were found out by their opponents, there was even the possibility of death. K and Jiang Yining had never met each other. They had only communicated online. However, the two of them appreciated and respected each others talent. He didnt want anything to happen to Jiang Yining. Yes, Im fine. Dont worry. Alright then, wait for my good news. Thank you very much. Jiang Yining sent the last message, then activated a program on her phone to delete their entire conversation. That was her way of preventing people from learning about her relationship with K. Jiang Yining heaved a sigh of relief after doing all this. Because of Lu Zhis probing, Jiang Yining became more cautious. She treated Lu Zhi a little later that night and didnt dare to say too much. She was focused the entire time and looked only at his medicinal concoction. However, the more she acted like this, the more Lu Zhi was certain of his guess. But he did not say anything. After the treatment session was over, Lu Zhi walked to the bathroom with a towel draped over his shoulders. He said to Jiang Yining, who was packing up, By the way, you must admire Queen. I will catch her within the week. Ill arrange for the two of you to meet then. You must like it very much. He then gave her a mysterious smile. Jiang Yinings hand that was holding silver needles trembled slightly. Sure. I look forward to meeting her. Good, Lu Zhi responded indifferently as he opened the door and went into the bathroom. Jiang Yining exhaled a big breath and waved her fist at the bathroom. What was he trying to do? If he really wanted to catch her, couldnt he just catch her now? Instead of scaring her all day? Jiang Yining packed up her medical kit and walked out of the room. She did not sleep well that night and didnt wake up until two oclock the next afternoon. She had two heavy dark circles under her eyes. When she came out of her bedroom, she bumped into Qi Feng, who was walking towards her. Jiang Yining suddenly had an idea. She stopped Qi Feng and asked, By the way, Qi Feng, I heard from Lu Zhi that you guys are looking for Queen. Have you found her yet? If you havent, I know a lot of hackers. Maybe I can ask someone to help you find her. Qi Feng shook his head. Not yet. I tried to intercept her three times, but she managed to escape. Is that so? Thats really unfortunate. Jiang Yining couldnt help but smile as she said this. See? She knew that Lu Zhi was just scaring her. How could they find Queen in such a short time? Young Madam, please help me find Queen. Sure, Jiang Yining replied with a smile. Im getting some documents for CEO Lu. Please go ahead. Jiang Yining was in a good mood after speaking with Qi Feng. Qi Feng walked into the study, took out his phone and called Lu Zhi. Sir, Young Madam has indeed inquired about Queen. Got it. Dont alert the enemy. Yes. Jiang Yining was rushing to school when she received news from a bounty hunter. She looked down at the message while she walked towards the classroom. Yining! Xiao Yeyu ran up to Jiang Yining and said enthusiastically, I found Xiaoxis mother. Yesterday, 1 asked Xiaoxi for her mothers photo and searched the entire A-City. I saw her mother by the roadside. She was trying to end her life at that time, so 1 brought her back to my house. Jiang Yining had just finished reading the message. Dou Weizhen has lost 800,000 yuan at a local casino and was picked up by someone from the Xiao family. Shes still at the Xiao residence. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Teach You A Lesson On Your Daughter’s Behalf Chapter 106: Teach You A Lesson On Your Daughters Behalf Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining didnt expect her to be so enthusiastic. Have you told Xiaoxi? Not yet. Xiao Yeyu continued with a feigned worried look, Her mother is in bad condition. She had a drug craving after she arrived at my house last night. I got a doctor to examine her and give her some sleeping pills. Shes still unconscious. Yining, 1 also found out that her mother owes eight hundred thousand yuan in gambling debt. Wont Xiaoxi freak out if she finds out about this? Thats why Id like to discuss with you how we should deal with this. Jiang Yining frowned when she heard that. Dou Weizhen was really chained to her bad habits. She had previously owed 500,000 yuan in gambling debt, and had left Xiaoxi alone to face those vicious debt collectors. After that debt was finally settled, she dug herself into another big hole. Dou Weizhen must be properly dealt with this time, or Ye Xiaoxi would continue to suffer her mothers endless problems. Yining, why dont I lend Xiaoxi 800,000 yuan to pay off the debt at the casino? Otherwise, if they tracked Xiaoxi down and did something bad to her Xiao Yeyu bit her lower lip and did not finish her sentence. They both knew well the kind of despicable things the casino thugs could do. No need. Ill deal with the casino. Hand Dou Weizhen to me and dont bother about the rest. What? Are you able to settle the matter on your own? Yes, Jiang Yining said calmly. Okay. Follow me home after school and pick her up then. If you really cant handle it alone, you still have Mr. Lus help. Xiao Yeyu couldnt bear to fork out the 800,000 yuan. She had just signed a loss-making contract to work with the Lu family, so she didnt have much cash on hand. 800,000 yuan was her expenditure for the entire year. Besides, Ye Xiaoxi was nobody to her. She just wanted to use this incident to gain Jiang Yinings favor. There was no need for such heavy investment on her part. Okay. Jiang Yining nodded. Xiao Yeyu already felt that they were closer. She asked with a smile, By the way, Yining, Im having a tea party at home on Saturday. Are you free to come? I have something to do that day. The so-called tea party was nothing more than a gathering for people to gossip. Jiang Yining never liked that. Then when are you free? Xiao Yeyu was relentless. Jiang Yining was silent for a few seconds before she said, Sunday. Okay. Xiao Yeyu nodded happily. Then we have a date on Sunday. See you then. Sure. While they were talking, Jiang Yinings gaze fell on Ye Xiaoxi. She was hiding in a corner of the classroom, all alone. Her head was hung so low that she was almost buried under the table. Jiang Yining walked towards her. Ye Xiaoxi was slumped over the table and wiping her tears quietly when someone patted her on the shoulder. She was so startled that she jerked suddenly and hit her head on the table. Xiao Yeyu apologized, Xiaoxi, sorry. Did I startle you? I shouldnt have pranked you like that. Ye Xiaoxi sniffled and said, Im fine. Are you still worried about your mother? Ye Xiaoxi did not reply. Xiao Yeyu continued, Dont worry, the matter will be dealt with soon. Dont we have Yining? Shes the young madam of the Lu family. There isnt a problem in the world she cant settle. When Jiang Yining heard this, a hint of displeasure flashed across her eyes. She did not want people to know about her relationship with Lu Zhi. Xiao Yeyu was too high-key. I can resolve this problem without relying on my identity as the young madam of the Lu family. Jiang Yining said calmly. Xiao Yeyus heart was filled with disdain. She had been in A-City for so many years, but she had never heard of Jiang Yining. She must be from a small, ordinary family. If Jiang Yining didnt rely on Lu Zhi and the Lu family, how could she handle those people at the casino? Where would she get 800,000 yuan? There should be a limit even when one bragged, right? However, she didnt speak her mind. She just let out an awkward laugh and said, Yes, Yining is right. Ye Xiaoxis eyes were red as she said, Yining, dont get involved in my matters anymore. Let me settle this myself. How are you going to settle it? Jiang Yining asked. Ye Xiaoxi bit her lower lip, unable to answer. Jiang Yining waved her hand. Alright, lets not argue about this anymore. Class is about to begin. Wipe your tears. Have you forgotten what I told you yesterday? Ye Xiaoxi dried her tears with the back of her hand and prepared for class. However, she was so preoccupied that she didnt hear a word during the lesson. The class ended with her still in a daze. Ye Xiaoxi snapped out of her daze only when the school bell rang and Jiang Yining nudged her. Go home and wait for me. 111 bring your mother home soon. Jiang Yining said. Youve found her? Ye Xiaoxi couldnt believe it. Yes. Go home. Jiang Yinings voice was still flat but it had a tremendous calming effect. Ye Xiaoxis nose felt tingly and tears welled up again in her eyes. But she didnt cry when she thought about what Jiang Yining told her yesterday. Alright. Ill go home right away. After Ye Xiaoxi got onto her bus home, Jiang Yining followed Xiao Yeyu to her house. The Xiao residence was a two-story bungalow. The courtyard was filled with all kinds of flowers, making it look romantic. Xiao Yeyus car pulled up. Mrs. Xiao welcomed her warmly. My precious daughter is finally home. Ive missed you so much. Mom, its only been a few hours since 1 went to school. Xiao Yeyu beamed. Havent you heard of the phrase a day apart feels like three years? 1 just want you and your brother with me every day. Mrs. Xiao said in a girly tone. Come on, Mom. Dont be so mushy. My classmate is here. Xiao Yeyu pointed at Jiang Yining, who had been silent all this while. Sorry, Ive been so thoughtless. You must be Ah Yus classmate. Whats your name? Jiang Yining. When Mrs. Xiao heard her name, it took her a few seconds to react. All. Youre the young madam of the Lu family. 1 heard my husband mention you before. He mentioned that you are a very beautiful and dignified girl. Jiang Yining was speechless. Was she being serious? It was true that she was sometimes associated with beauty. But being dignified was a little too far-fetched Please come in. Mrs. Xiao invited them in. Xiao Yeyu nudged her mothers shoulder and said, Mom, you dont have to entertain us. Yining is only here to pick up the auntie I brought home last night. Shes not a guest today. You can always teat her to a nice afternoon tea when she joins us for the tea party on Sunday. I see. Alright then. Mrs. Xiao left them alone considerately. Xiao Yeyu smiled embarrassedly and said, My mother is a super-friendly chatterbox. Please dont mind her. Its fine. Jiang Yining gave her a slight nod. Xiao Yeyu brought Jiang Yining to a guest room on the second floor of the house. When they opened the door, they saw Dou Weizhen, who was lying in bed, shouting crazily. Who are you people? Why did you kidnap me? The servants in the room were all trembling in fear. Auntie, were Xiaoxis classmates, Xiao Yeyu said. Dou Weizhen turned her head and saw her. She cursed, Are you really Xiaoxis classmate? Liar! Last night, you said that you would lend me money, but you brought me here and tied me up! Im warning you, let me go now, or Ill call the police to arrest all of you! She kept slamming her legs against the bed as she spoke, making clanging sounds. Xiao Yeyu stepped back in fear. Jiang Yining had one hand in her pocket as she calmly walked into the room. Her eyes swept over a fruit knife on the table, and she calmly picked it up. She then walked up to Dou Weizhen and casually tested the sharpness of the blade with her fingertips. You You What are you trying to do? Dou Weizhen looked terrified. Nothing much. 1 just want to teach you a lesson on your daughters behalf. As soon as Jiang Yining finished speaking, she stabbed the fruit knife at Dou Weizhen.. Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Giving The Boss A Massage Chapter 108: Giving The Boss A Massage Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining was never ungenerous when it came to helping her friends. But her prerequisite was that her friends must want to help themselves. Dou Weizhen heard Jiang Yining urge her daughter and shouted anxiously, Xiaoxi, Im your mother. Im your closest relative. Are you really going to hand me over to this demon? After seeing what Jiang Yining was capable of, Dou Weizhen wanted nothing to do with her. Ye Xiaoxi fell silent for a while before saying, Im not making concessions anymore. Her repeated concessions and indulgence towards her mother had brought her nothing but more trouble It would be good for everyone if she completely cut all ties. Okay. Jiang Yining dialed a number. I have something I need your help with. Please come over. Seeing the situation turn disadvantageous for her, Dou Weizhen turned and ran. However, when she reached the main entrance, she realized that the door was locked. And she didnt have the key! Dou Weizhen then turned back and begged Ye Xiaoxi, My dearest daughter, please open the door for your mother. I dont want to go with this woman. With a straight face, Ye Xiaoxi broke free from her grip. Jiang Yining said, Xiaoxi, why dont you go back to your room? No need, I can handle it. Ye Xiaoxi did not want to leave Jiang Yining alone with her mother. Dou Weizhen had nowhere to turn to for help. She panicked and ran into the kitchen and found a knife. Open the door! Or Or what? Jiang Yining asked coldly. Or I will kill you! Dou Weizhen said ferociously. Oh? You can always try. Jiang Yining sat on the sofa without flinching as she looked at Dou Weizhen with disdain and contempt. Dou Weizhen held the knife tightly and hesitated for a few seconds. Mom, put the knife down! Ye Xiaoxi roared. You still consider me your mother? Dou Weizhen asked sternly. Whose daughter would send her own mother into the hands of the devil? 1 dont have a daughter like you! Ye Xiaoxis heart shattered. Fine, since you dont have a daughter like me, kill me first. Lets meet on the road to hell! After she finished speaking, she stood in front of Jiang Yining. She would not give her mother the chance to hurt her friend. Dou Weizhen rushed up and forcefully shoved Ye Xiaoxi away. Then, with a fierce look in her eyes, she stabbed the knife at Jiang Yining. However, before the blade could land, she felt a prick on her neck. Very quickly, her body went limp and she fell to the ground. The knife she was holding fell to the ground with a clang. Jiang Yining stood up unhurriedly and retrieved her silver needle. She said calmly, Auntie, Ive already told you. Im a doctor. If I dont have any skills to save myself, how can I deal with someone like you? Next time when you want to commit murder again, remember to use your brain. Dou Weizhen glared at her angrily, wishing that she could skin her alive. Jiang Yining smiled. Oh, I forgot. After 1 send you away today, Im afraid you wont have a next time. Jiang Yining looked up at Ye Xiaoxi, who was still in shock, and said, You dont have the skills to save yourself. Dont foolishly rush to the front when you encounter danger again. Ye Xiaoxi was stunned for a long while before her tears fell. If her friend could be so nice to her, how could her biological mother treat her so badly? For the rest of her life, she would treat Jiang Yining as her best friend. She would never betray her. She would protect her forever. After waiting for about three to four hours, the person Jiang Yining called finally arrived. The man was over 1.7 meters tall. He looked tanned and thin, and didnt talk much. After entering the house, he bowed to Jiang Yining and said, Miss Jiang, what can I do for you? Send her to Wenying Island for treatment. No one can let her out without my permission. Yes, the man said before he walked up to Dou Weizhen. He effortlessly lifted her and quickly left. Ye Xiaoxi watched as her mother was taken away, but she no longer felt anything. She didnt even ask Jiang Yining what Wenying Island was. Instead, she said, Yining, I will settle the 800,000-yuan debt myself. Dont worry about it. What are you still trying to prove? Jiang Yining turned to look at her and said softly, 1 said I would help you settle this matter, so I will definitely help you. But Just take it that I lent you 800,000 yuan. When you graduate and find a job, you can slowly return the money to me. Jiang Yining knew that Ye Xiaoxi had her pride and might not be willing to accept the money for nothing. Ye Xiaoxi fell silent for a moment before she nodded. Alright. She would pay Jiang Yining back double the amount. Have a good rest. No one will cause you more trouble from now on. Thank you. Ye Xiaoxi followed Jiang Yining to the door. Stay, Jiang Yining said calmly. Only then did Ye Xiaoxi stopped walking. After sending Dou Weizhen away, Jiang Yining decided to accept a new mission to earn the 800,000 yuan needed to settle her gambling debt. However, she had an immediate problem. Completing the mission would take time. She couldnt settle Dou Weizhens debt with the casino right away. It was inevitable that the people from the casino would harass Ye Xiaoxi in the meantime. Jiang Yining didnt want to see that. So, she decided to borrow the money from Lu Zhi first and return it to him after she received her compensation for the mission. That night when Jiang Yining got home, she knocked on Lu Zhis bedroom door. Who is it? Its me. The next second, Lu Zhi shuffled to the door in his slippers and opened the door. Looking at Jiang Yining, he asked, Whats the matter? Cant I just look for you? Jiang Yining smiled guiltily. Lu Zhi curled his lips. You never just look for me. It was true when she thought about it. Jiang Yining said softly, Didnt I owe you a massage before? Ill pay you back now. Oh, okay. Lu Zhi turned around and walked back into his room. He sat by his bed and beckoned her with his finger. Come here. Jiang Yining snorted silently in her heart. Come here, what come here? Did he think that she was his pet? But for 800,000 yuan, she still walked over obediently. She placed her fair and tender hands on Lu Zhis shoulders and gently kneaded them. Lu Zhi closed his eyes in comfort. Jiang Yining would ask him from time to time if the strength was okay, where he needed more kneading Her considerate service attitude made Lu Zhi even more suspicious. But he didnt say anything because she was the one who had a favor to ask of him. She would say something sooner or later. What about here? Jiang Yining massaged the small his back and Lu Zhi felt an electric current spreading from his nether region. He quickly used his hand to stop her from moving down. Thats enough. You are good? Jiang Yining thought to herself that she had finally finished serving this uncle! She was exhausted! Yes. Lu Zhis voice was cold. Were even now. You may leave now. Its not good for our reputation if a man and a woman are alone in a room for too long. Were husband and wife. Isnt it normal for us to be in the same room? Whats wrong with that? Jiang Yining didnt want to leave. She still had unfinished business. Lu Zhi curled his lips into a smile but did not say anything. He only stared at her intently. Whats wrong? Jiang Yining felt a little uncomfortable under his stare. Nothing. If youd like to stay here, then stay. I have things to do. With that, he stood up to leave. Seeing this, Jiang Yining quickly pulled him back. Lu Zhi Yes? Lu Zhi lowered his eyes and stared at her transgressing hand. Can you lend me 800,000 yuan? Jiang Yining steeled her heart and revealed her true motive. Lu Zhi replied coldly, As expected, you didnt just come here for no reason.. Tell me, why do you need to borrow 800,000 yuan? Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Touching Her Head Like She Was A Pet… Chapter 109: Touching Her Head Like She Was A Pet Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio For a friend of mine. Jiang Yining patted him like a buddy on the shoulder and continued, Dont worry, Ill borrow 800,000 yuan and return you a million yuan. I wont let you lend me the money for nothing. Where would you get so much money to pay me back? Isnt it enough that Ill pay you back? You dont have to ask so many questions. Jiang Yining didnt want to tell him. 800,000 isnt a small amount. If 1 cant even ask you this, how can I lend you the money with peace of mind? Lu Zhi retorted. What if you took my money and ran away? Who will I get it back from? Such a petty man. He was worth hundreds of billions, and he had been so generous with her salary last time. But he was now dawdling over a loan of 800,000 yuan Jiang Yining took a deep breath and said, Ill give you something as collateral. She carefully took off the necklace she was wearing and stuffed it into his hands. This is a relic my mother left me. Its inlaid with emerald and its worth more than a million yuan. You can give it back to me when I return the money to you, okay? Lu Zhi held the necklace that was still warm from her body and smiled. Im just joking with you. Why are you so anxious? 800,000 is nothing to me. Then give me back the necklace! Jiang Yining said immediately. No. Lu Zhi rejected her without hesitation and put the necklace in his pocket. Jiang Yining was speechless. She wanted to blow his head off. Then please keep it well. Its very important to me. Ill fight you to death if you ever lose it! She cautioned him with worry and threatened him at the same time. Why are you so fierce when you are borrowing money from me? Looks like you dont need the loan after all. Lu Zhis expression was cold. Jiang Yinings face immediately changed. She cracked a fawning smile and said, Its my fault. I shouldnt have been so fierce to you. Hubby, youre a magnanimous person. Dont hold it against a small fry like me. Lu Zhi stroked her soft hair and said, Thats better. Why did she feel like he was touching her head like he was patting a dog? Jiang Yining complained in her heart while she said gently, Then, when do you think its convenient for you to give me the money? Im in a hurry. Can you give it to me in two days? Ill give it to you now. Lu Zhi wrote her a check of 800,000 yuan and signed it. He handed the check to her. Jiang Yining was reaching out to take it when he retracted his hand. Jiang Yining was instantly enraged, and her black grape-like eyes widened. What was he doing? Was he playing with her? Lu Zhi One last question. Is your friend a man or a woman? Lu Zhi looked straight at her. A woman! Jiang Yining replied impatiently. What did that have anything to do with her borrowing money from him? Was he not going to lend her if her friend was a man? Lu Zhi was pleased when he heard this. He put the check in her hand and said, Theres no hurry to pay back the money. Just dont do anything bad. Okay. Jiang Yining was happy to receive the money, and her tone was much lighter. Thank you so much. She gave him a wave, turned, and walked away nonchalantly. Lu Zhi closed the bedroom door and took out his phone to call Qi Feng. Find someone to post a help wanted ad on the dark web for one million yuan. Also, send someone to watch Yining over the next few days to see what shes up to. Yes, sir. Was Jiang Yining really Queen? He should be able to find out this time. Jiang Yining found the casino where Dou Weizhen owed 800,000 yuan based on clues provided by an informant. She then brought Ye Xiaoxi to see the person in charge of that casino, He Ming, to pay off her mothers gambling debt. He Ming saw that she was just a young girl and did not take her seriously at all. He even tried to play punk. She does owe us 800,000 yuan, but she cant just pay 800,000 yuan. Do you think our casino is a charity? Lending her so much money for nothing? Theres interest to be calculated. It has only been three days. Isnt three days a duration? Alright, how much is the interest for three days then? Jiang Yining asked calmly. 50,000 yuan. If you can pay me everything today, Ill wipe off her debt immediately! He Ming was clearly trying to be funny to scam them for more money. Three days interest of 50,000 yuan! Even loan sharks werent this cruel! Ye Xiaoxi protested angrily, Thats extortion! Do you think were stupid? He Ming laughed out loud. Extortion? Little missy, why dont you look around you now? If I wanted to extort you, do you think you can walk out of my casino? All the bodyguards standing behind him crossed their arms when they heard this. Ye Xiaoxis heart sank. Jiang Yinings expression remained unchanged. I only brought 800,000 yuan today. I dont have any extra money. Its okay. I can give you more time to raise the money. But remember, if youre late by a day, youll have to pay an additional 20,000 yuan in interest. He Ming said smugly. Jiang Yining replied calmly, Theres no need to raise money. Isnt this a casino? 111 take out my 800,000 yuan to win 50,000 yuan and pay you back everything. Isnt that better? Yining! Ye Xiaoxi said as she nervously grabbed Jiang Yinings wrist, her eyes filled with confusion. Jiang Yining knew that the house always won, so why would she still gamble? Ye Xiaoxi would rather borrow 50,000 yuan than let Yining gamble like her mother! Its okay. Trust me. Jiang Yining gently patted Ye Xiaoxis hand and turned to look at He Ming. What? You dont welcome me? Welcome! Of course, I welcome you! But are you sure you want to bet with me? Kiddo, dont cry when you lose. You are so beautiful that Ill feel sorry for you. He Ming smiled maliciously. We dont know yet who will cry, Jiang Yining said confidently. Good, you have guts! Someone, open a table. Ill play a game with this kid! He Ming waved his hand. His men immediately cleared the area and brought out the chips. Jiang Yining glanced at him and said, You run a casino here. You want me to play a table game with you? Arent you just waiting for me to lose? Then what would you like to play? He Ming asked. Knife-throwing. The moment Jiang Yining entered the room, she saw several knife-throwing targets around the room. When He Ming heard this, he couldnt help but laugh out loud. He was a trained knife-thrower since he was three and already an expert! She was just a kid, yet she wanted to compete with him in this! She was so wet behind the ears! Are you sure you want to play this game? Yes, I am, Jiang Yining replied definitively. Ill bet all 800,000 yuan at once. If I win, Dou Weizhens debt will be wiped, and you can never find trouble with Ye Xiaoxi again. If 1 lose, Ill give you all 800,000 yuan and 111 find some other money to settle the debt. Thats very high stakes for you! He Ming laughed. How about this? If you lose, I wont take a penny from you as long as you sleep with me for one night. Well be even after that. The room burst into laughter when the others heard this. Ye Xiaoxis face turned pale. Yining, dont bet with him. Lets go. Jiang Yining gently rolled the dice and replied, Okay. Deal. Yining Dont worry, 1 have a way to get myself out of this. Jiang Yining gave Ye Xiaoxi a look, which for some reason, made her less worried but she was still nervous. Great! He Ming asked confidently, How shall we go about this? One game to decide the winner. You go first. Jiang Yining replied calmly.. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: This Little Missy Is Indeed Not Very Capable! Chapter 110: This Little Missy Is Indeed Not Very Capable! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Fine! Ill go first. Fie Ming rolled up his sleeves, revealing his thick arms with dragon tattoos. He took a throwing knife from his subordinate. His fingertips held the blade and the sharp knife danced with his arm swing but did not cut his fingers at all. Such exquisite skills immediately attracted many onlookers. Who here didnt know He Ming? This young girl actually dared to challenge him. She simply didnt know what was good for her! He Ming would most definitely beat her tonight. Jiang Yining didnt pay attention to the commotion around her as she stared at the flamboyant He Ming. After He Ming had shown off enough, he threw his knife at the target! Clang! The sharp blade was wedged into the wooden board, and it was close to the red dot of the bullseye! 9.8 points! Everyone in the room gasped. This He Ming was a real expert to be able to throw his first knife so accurately! Unless Jiang Yining hit the bullseye, it was impossible for her to win! Even experienced veterans might not be able to do that. She was just a newborn calf. How could she do it? He Ming stared at Jiang Yining as if she was already food on his plate with no way out. Please. Jiang Yining chuckled and took a throwing knife. She swung it a few times before she threw it out without hesitation. Clang! The people who were certain that Jiang Yining would lose just now were dumbfounded! He Ming also said in disbelief, You Impossible! You must have cheated! How else could she hit the bullseye with just a casual throw? You guys supplied the throwing knives, and you threw one just now. How could I tamper with anything under your nose? Jiang Yining looked up, met his questioning gaze and continued, Youre a person-in-charge after all and you cant even afford to lose? Of course, He Ming could afford to lose! It was only 800,000 yuan! But losing to a young girl in front of so many people was too embarrassing! Moreover, he didnt believe that Jiang Yining was capable of that. She must have done something without anyone knowing! Can we go now? Jiang Yining asked calmly. Ye Xiaoxi grabbed a corner of her shirt, ready to leave with her at any moment. Lets play again. He Ming said grudgingly. Jiang Yining mocked, Huh? But we agreed on playing only one game just now! If you ask to play again and 1 say yes, then what am I? I think you are too chicken to play again, right? He Ming goaded. Whats there to be afraid of? Im afraid You cant give me what I want. What do you want? He Ming was about to laugh his head off. What couldnt he afford? I want this place. Jiang Yinings tone was as light as a feather, as if she was talking about a meal. As soon as those words were said, the room was a cacophony of voices. He Ming frowned and clenched his fists. You have a very big appetite for a young girl. You are the one who insist on playing again. If you dont dare, then forget it. Jiang Yining turned to leave after she said that. He Ming stopped her. Fine, lets play! Well change the target. Also, the throwing knives will be checked by a third party to prevent you from cheating. If I lose, Ill give this place to you. It you lose He Ming let out an evil laugh. Ill punish you by making you my slave for ten years, doing whatever I tell you to do! No problem. Jiang Yining glanced at the excited crowd and said, But I dont feel comfortable having your people set things up. Then who would you like to set things up? He Ming asked. Jiang Yining pointed at a figure sitting on the second floor. Him! She had noticed this person long ago. Everyones attention was focused on this match, except for him. He Ming looked in the direction she was pointing at, and his face contorted several times. No He was halfway through his objection when a low and clear voice drifted down from the second floor. This lady wants me to help you. May I know what kind of reward I will receive? When I win, all the profits made here today will belong to you! Jiang Yining said generously. The man walked down the stairs as he spoke. He looked to be in his thirties, and very handsome. Especially his azure blue, amorous eyes, which were particularly eye-catching. Just one glance at him would take ones breath away. Jiang Yinings eyes flickered. The man walked up to the table elegantly and said calmly to her, Are you so sure that you will win? Jiang Yining smiled and replied in a gentle voice, Why dont you just wait and see the results? Alright, Ill wait and see. He Ming stood up and wanted to bow, but the man shot him a cold look and stopped him. Best of three. Whoever wins two throws first wins the game. After the man explained the rules, he walked unhurriedly to the tray filled with throwing knives. He then picked six knives and gave them three each. To be fair, Ill go first this time. Jiang Yining stepped up. She picked up one of her knives and threw it at the center of the target. Everyone held their breaths. He Ming couldnt help but feel nervous too. The throwing knife pierced through the air and stabbed into the wooden board. It was quite a distance away from the bullseye. 7.0 points! He Ming let out a long sigh of relief and sneered. This little missy was indeed not very capable! She must have cheated just now. Didnt her performance drop as soon as someone else picked the throwing knives? Ye Xiaoxi, who was already nervous, tensed up immediately when Jiang Yining had a bad start. Yining, dont play anymore. Lets go. If the rest of Yinings life was ruined because of her She would never forgive herself. Ye Xiaoxis entire body was shaking. Jiang Yining said calmly, Xiaoxi, well leave after this game. She then gave the man who picked the knives a meaningful look before she said to He Ming, Its your turn. He Ming was bursting with confidence. He stood up and threw a knife. There were no surprises. His throwing knife was close to the bullseye again, 9.5 points! He Ming won the first throw! Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Do You Submit? Kneel And Call Me Grandpa! Chapter 111: Do You Submit? Kneel And Call Me Grandpa! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Next throw, Jiang Yining said calmly. Alright, Ill go first this time. He Ming felt very confident that he would win and didnt take Jiang Yining seriously at all. He walked up and threw his second knife. Thwack! His throwing knife landed steadily in the bullseye. Full marks! 10 points! He Ming pumped his fist and cheered happily! Jiang Yining was so going to lose! And once she did, she would obediently become his slave for ten years! Was there any need to continue the competition? The result was so obvious! This little missy would be his slave for ten years! The surrounding cheers and applause rose and fell like waves. Jiang Yining held her breath, trying to calm herself down so that she would not be affected by her surroundings. Gradually The noise around her faded away, and the target was the only thing left in her world. Jiang Yining focused hard and threw her second knife with all her might. The sound of the her throwing knife wedging into the target and the sound of something falling to the ground sounded almost at the same time. Everyone was stunned at first, then astonished. Jiang Yining actually hit the bullseye and even pushed He Mings throwing knife away! This was too amazing! He Ming, who was jumping in joy, suddenly noticed the unusual mood in the room. He stopped, turned his head to look at the target and quickly understood what had happened. Sweat poured down him like rain, and he felt as if his soul had left his body. Jiang Yining exhaled a sigh of relief, her expression firm and determined. The man who picked and distributed the throwing knives looked at her beautiful profile with admiration. One all. Tie. The final throw will decide the winner. After the man announced the score, he invited the players to throw their third and final knife. Jiang Yining was already familiar with throwing knives, so she threw it even faster. She threw her final knife at the target without much posturing. And she hit the bullseye again! It was perfect! He Ming suddenly felt an immense pressure in his heart. How could this girl be so good? Was she some kind of world champion? No way. No matter who she was, he couldnt lose! If he lost this casino, he would forever lose his masters trust. He held his breath and tried to steady his trembling right hand with his left hand. He tried his best to calm himself down so as not be fazed by Jiang Yinings performance. However, the more he tried, the harder it was to control his nerves Why hasnt he started yet? Boss He must be scared. Look at how hes shaking. Tsk, tsk, cant even beat a young girl. The crowds comments pierced He Mings heart like a thousand needles. He had an extremely embarrassed look on his face. Finally, he couldnt take it anymore and made his third throw. His throwing knife stabbed into the target. But the outcome was too disappointing. He only got three points! Jiang Yining won round three with a huge margin! She won the entire game! The initially teary and pale Ye Xiaoxi was stunned for a few seconds when she saw the results. She then jumped up and hugged Jiang Yining tightly. Yining! Youve won! Youve won! Jiang Yining wasnt used to her intimate behavior but she indulged Xiaoxi. She said with a faint smile, I told you that Id win! Ye Xiaoxi was ready to worship her like a god! Was there anything Jiang Yining couldnt do in this world? She was omnipotent! Ye Xiaoxi felt that she had cultivated eight lifetimes of fortune to be able to be friends with her! She was so excited that she wanted to dance. The moment He Ming saw the results, his vision went dark, and he slumped back into his chair. He wished that he could hammer himself to death at this very moment. Why did he insist on a rematch just now? It was just great Everything was gone! He had lost the casino and his boss would not let him off! Congratulations. The handsome man walked up to Jiang Yining and said with a smile. Its within expectations. No congratulations are in order. Jiang Yining brushed past him and walked up to He Ming. Her eyes suddenly turned cold, and a dangerous aura emanated from her body. Mr. He, you didnt think that this day would come for you, did you? He Ming looked at her with an ashen face. You lure people into your casino and trick them into gambling their lives away and destroying their families in the process. Now that this happened to you, dont you think that its retribution? So, Ive lost. You dont have to mock me. He Ming argued. Jiang Yining chuckled. Dont you want your place back? He Mings face changed. What do you mean? Are you willing to give this place back to me? As soon as he finished, he realized that she must be up to no good. This place made a net profit of five to six million yuan every day. Who would give it away for no reason? Sure. But youll have to pay a price. Jiang Yining replied calmly. What do you want from me? He Ming felt that he had nothing more precious than this place. Jiang Yining didnt answer his question but asked, Are you convinced that I won the match just now? He Ming didnt say anything. He was not convinced. Even now, he still felt that she won by luck. Jiang Yining seemed to have read his mind. She casually picked up a dozen throwing knives, closed her eyes, and threw them at the target. Almost all the throwing knives landed steadily in the bullseye. Everyone in the room gasped. He Mings initial shock turned into submission. Do you submit now? Jiang Yining asked again. Yes, He Ming replied softly with his shoulders slumped. He was like a stray dog, without his earlier arrogance. Jiang Yining pulled a stool and sat in front of him. Kneel and call me grandpa. Ill give the place back to you. I promise. She did not want such an unsavory place to begin with. She wasted so much time competing with him just to teach this b*stard He Ming a lesson! He Mings face turned red. A mans knees were golden. He could only kneel to the heavens, his parents, and his boss! How could he kneel to a little girl! Especially in front of so many people, and in front of his boss! If you dont want to kneel, then Ill have to trouble you to hand over the accounts of this place now. Ill take over tonight. Jiang Yining said as he looked at him indifferently. He Ming looked at his boss not far away, but the mans eyes were still fixed on Jiang Yinings face and did not spare him any attention. The people around him also started to jeer and ask him to kneel. One kneel in exchange for a place worth hundreds of millions of yuan! He Ming hesitated for a long time, but he made a decision. With a thud, he knelt in front of Jiang Yining. Grandpa. Hi, my good grandson. Do more serious work in the future and not these illegal things. Do you hear me? Jiang Yining said in a teasing tone. He Ming glared at her fiercely, wishing that he could cut her into pieces. Jiang Yining wasnt afraid at all. Get up. Grandpa is leaving. Enough of paying respects. Jiang Yining clapped her hands and stood up slowly after she finished. She said to Ye Xiaoxi, Lets go, little sidekick. Weve seen enough of the show. Its time for us to go home. Ye Xiaoxi quickly followed her. He Ming gave the thugs beside him a look, asking them to go after Jiang Yining. However, before the thugs could act, the handsome man strode forward and walked behind Jiang Yining. The thugs all knew how distinguished this person was and didnt dare to act rashly. They just stopped going after Jiang Yining.. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Two Men In The Same Show Chapter 112: Two Men In The Same Show Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio When they were by the road outside the casino, Ye Xiaoxi said with reddened eyes, Yining, thank you so much. Ill definitely return the 800,000 yuan I borrowed from you. Yes, I trust that you will. Although Jiang Yining said that, she didnt expect Ye Xiaoxi to pay her back because she would have left A-City long before Ye Xiaoxi could pay her back. The two of them might not even meet again. Ye Xiaoxi still had a lot to say but when the words reached the tip of her tongue, she felt that they would sound insincere, so she held back. Jiang Yining caught a glimpse of a figure and said to Ye Xiaoxi, Go home first. 1 need to do something. Yining, what are you going to do? Will there be any danger? Ye Xiaoxi was worried that He Ming and his people would take revenge on her. After all, Yining had slapped their faces so hard that they were humiliated in front of so many people! Im just going to buy something. Dont worry. No one can hurt me. Jiang Yining smiled confidently. Ye Xiaoxi thought about her abilities and realized that she indeed possessed the skills to protect herself. So, she left her alone. When Ye Xiaoxis bus arrived, she hopped on. Jiang Yining waited for the bus to drive away before her expression turned cold. Come out. Youve been sneaking around behind me. Have you not learned your lesson? She had no plans to let the casino people off. But she didnt expect them to seek death so quickly and even sent someone to follow her. Dont be nervous, its me. The handsome man walked out from the shadows and said calmly. When Jiang Yining could see his face clearly, her expression softened a little, but she was still on guard. Why are you following me? I think youre not bad and I want to be friends with you. Jiang Yinings lips twitched as she said, What a cliche! Cliche or not, as long as it works. The man extended his hand like a gentleman and said, Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Huo Tingchen. Ting as in thunder and Chen like the gem. Im a small businessman. Jiang Yining stood with her head held high and eyes as proud as sunflowers. She had no intention of shaking hands with him. Huo Tingchen waited for a while, but Jiang Yining didnt move. He took a step forward and held her hand forcefully. Okay, were friends now. How dare you! Jiang Yining was so angry that she wanted to break free from his hand. However, she did not expect him to let her go before she did anything. What a fiery temper But 1 like it. Jiang Yining couldnt be bothered to continue chatting with a lunatic and turned to leave. Huo Tingchen followed her and said, The casino people wont let you off easily. Let me send you home. At least 1 can protect you. If I were afraid of them, I wouldnt have stood up to them. Jiang Yining said coldly. Huo Tingchens interest in her grew. Jiang Yining walked to the roadside and flagged down a taxi. She then turned her head and warned him, Stop following me, or Ill call the police. Go ahead. This road doesnt belong to your family. Why cant I walk on it? Jiang Yining was so annoyed that she simply bent down and got into the taxi. Huo Tingchen took out a thousand yuan and handed it to the taxi driver. Ill charter your taxi. The taxi driver understood what he meant. He immediately took the money and said to Jiang Yining, Im sorry, Miss. 1 wont be driving you home tonight. I got in first! If he can give you a thousand, so can I. Then you pay me first, and Ill drive you home. Jiang Yining took out her wallet and realized that she had only two hundred yuan. Ill pay you when I get home. No. The driver wasnt stupid. He knew that this two were just acting out of spite, which was why he paid him so much. Who knew if she would pay him that much after he sent her home? Please get out of my taxi. Jiang Yining sat in the taxi without moving. Huo Tingchen was not in a hurry either. He walked somewhere and drove his car over. Come on, Ill send you home. Miss, your boyfriend is coaxing you so patiently Just go with him. The driver happily persuaded her while holding the stack of 100-yuan notes. Hes not my boyfriend, Jiang Yining retorted. The driver shook his head, not believing her. From the looks of it, this two people knew each other. If they were not a couple, why would this man be so generous? After persisting a little longer, Jiang Yining got out of the taxi, walked to Huo Tingchens car, and opened the door. She sat in the backseat. Why did you suddenly come around? Huo Tingchen asked as he started the car. He thought that she would stubbornly look for another taxi. If I get another taxi, youll use the same trick again, and I still wont be able to win. This place is so far from my house, and its impossible to walk back. Continuing to be in a deadlock with you will only be a waste of time. I want to go home as soon as possible, thats all. Jiang Yining had always been flexible and would never be stupidly stubborn. Huo Tingchen smiled and asked softly, Arent you also not familiar with me? Arent you afraid that Ill do something to you? Go ahead and try. Jiang Yining crossed her arms, leaned back into the seat and closed her eyes to rest. She didnt seem wary of him at all. Huo Tingchen looked at her through the rearview mirror and said, Youre different from most girls. Yeah, I think so too. Jiang Yining accepted his compliment and told him her home address. Huo Tingchen smiled again and sped up. About an hour later, he stopped the car. Huo Tingchen looked at the mansion in front of him and his eyes turned dark red. Isnt this the Lu residence? Whats your relationship with Lu Zhi? How do you know this is where he lives? Jiang Yining paused as she sat up. Which businessman doesnt want to curry favor with him? Huo Tingchen replied. Im also an ordinary businessman so naturally Id like to get to know him. Ive asked someone to find out where he lives. Im looking for a chance to meet him. Unfortunately, I still havent gotten my wish after so long. I dont think that you are an ordinary businessman. She saw it very clearly. He Ming was a little afraid of him. A person who was able to make the person-in-charge of such a big place feel fear was not an ordinary person. Im probably not ordinary compared to most ordinary people. But compared to Lu Zhi, I am nobody. Huo Tingchen reverted to the previous topic, You havent told me what your relationship with him is. Oh, why should I tell you? Jiang Yining asked coldly. Huo Tingchen chuckled when he heard that. Thats true. Jiang Yining ignored him, opened the car door, and got out. Huo Tingchen followed suit. At this moment, a black Maserati stopped beside them. Then, Lu Zhi, who had a cold expression on his face, got out of the car. He looked at Huo Tingchen briefly, then at Jiang Yining and beckoned her over. Come here. Why did he say these two words so fluently? Every time she heard him say come here, she felt like she was his pet. Jiang Yining silently criticized Lu Zhi, but still walked up to him. Lu Zhi hugged her at the waist and asked in a deep voice, Who is he? Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Someone’s Really Jealous Chapter 113: Someones Really Jealous Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Im her friend. Huo Tingchen introduced himself without waiting for Jiang Yining to speak. It was slightly provocative. Lu Zhi frowned. I dont know him well. Jiang Yining immediately distanced herself from him. She never liked being forced. If this person wanted to befriend her, it would still depend on her willingness! Did you hear that? My wife said she doesnt know you well. Lu Zhis expression relaxed slightly but his voice was still shuddering icy cold. Cutie pie, 1 shouldnt have upset you but you cant just cast me out like this, right? Look, your husband looks like hes going to beat me up. Huo Tingchen smiled and spoke like they were best friends. Lu Zhi knew nothing about Jiang Yinings network. When he heard what Huo Tingchen said, a layer of coldness quickly rose from the bottom of his pitch-black eyes. Please leave at once. We dont welcome you at our home. Was he declaring ownership over Jiang Yining? Huo Tingchen looked at the possessive Lu Zhi and mocked in his heart. The Lu family had taken away everything he had back then. He did not expect to meet Lu Zhis wife today. The day will come when he would take back everything that belonged to him! Cutie pie, hes chasing me away. Can you bear it? Get lost, Jiang Yining spat. Huo Tingchen put on a sad face and said, Cutie pie, youre in a bad mood today. See you another day! With that, he turned and got into his car. Pervert. Jiang Yining cursed in her heart. She thought that he was different from the rest when she first saw him. But when he creepily followed her and tried to get close to her, he was probably not a good person. It was better to stay away from him. She looked up as she was thinking and met Lu Zhis gaze. He stared at her, his lips pursed into a straight line, as if he was trying to figure something out. Jiang Yining felt a little guilty. Im really dont know him well. If you dont know him well, why did you take his car back? Lu Zhi asked coldly. That would be a long explanation Jiang Yining thought for a moment and chose to remain silent. Lu Zhis face was long as he said, Jiang Yining, 1 would neither interfere nor care about the kind of friends you have. But in the future, dont bring random people like him into the house. I dont like it. Jiang Yining felt a little upset. How were her friends random people? Did Lu Zhi only think of people like Chen Kexin and Tao Niannian as worthy friends? Unfortunately, in her opinion, worthy friends werent just those with statuses or impressive family backgrounds. She was willing to befriend anyone with good character and kind heart! Jiang Yining was very unhappy, but she knew that this was his home where he had the final say! She had no right to decide who was welcome here. Jiang Yining suppressed her anger and said, Okay. Noted. Lu Zhi let out a cold chuckle when he heard that; he thought that she would throw a tantrum because he didnt welcome Huo Tingchen into their home. Without saying another word, he let go of her waist and walked into the courtyard. Jiang Yining stood still for a few seconds before she walked in too. Because Jiang Yining was angry with Lu Zhi, she didnt even have dinner and went back to her bedroom. Then, she turned on her computer and used her special investigation network to find information about He Ming and the casino. He Mings casino was not small, so he must have some powerful people behind him. She must investigate the casino thoroughly and wipe them out! Lets see how they would harm more people! After more than an hour of investigation, Jiang Yining finally had some clues. The casino was owned He Mings cousin, He Ling. She was in poor health, so she let He Ming manage all her businesses and rarely appeared in public. He Lians husband was Tao Siyuan, from the Tao family that was one of the four big families in A-City. They had money and status, untouchable by most people. Wasnt Tao Niannian also hoity-toity in front of her because of her family background? This Tao family was really a den of thieves. Jiang Yining sneered as she devised a plan. But there was no hurry If she wanted to take down such a place, she would need sufficient evidence, or she would tip off the enemy, giving them the chance to escape. That wouldnt be good. Meanwhile, Qi Feng entered the study quietly and gave Lu Zhi a report of their tailing of Jiang Yining. Lu Zhi clenched his fists furiously after he read the report. She actually went to challenge He Ming and his gang by herself? This girl really didnt treasure her life at all! Sir, Young Madam has humiliated He Ming. That guy definitely wont let it go. Should we send someone to protect her in secret? Qi Feng asked. No need. If He Ming wanted to do something to her, she wouldnt have gotten out of that place. Lu Zhi was worried about Jiang Yining, but he was very clear-headed and calm. The person who brought Yining back today is very strange. Go and investigate his background. He felt that the person looked familiar, but he couldnt remember where he had seen him before. Lu Zhi never liked things getting out of control. But Jiang Yining had been an exception. Since she came into his life, he felt that more and more things were getting out of control. Lu Zhi knocked on the table and said, Also, send someone to collect evidence of He Mings crimes. I want him to disappear from A-City! Yes. Qi Feng was very surprised when he heard this. His young master rarely meddled in other peoples business, but he had repeatedly made enemies because of the young madam. He knew that He Ming was a member of the Tao family, yet he wanted to get rid of him. He really doted on Young Madam Qi Feng left the study. Lu Zhi looked at the photo he was holding and his tense body relaxed after a while. His fingers brushed past Jiang Yinings face, his eyes revealing a complicated expression. The night was dark, but the He residence was brightly lit. He Ming knelt on the floor, his forehead covered in sweat. Master, Im sorry. Huo Tingchen was sitting on the sofa, playing with a sharp knife in his hand. His nonchalant face was cold as he said, Do you know what you did wrong? I I shouldnt have made a bet using the casino with that little girl on impulse. I dont care about the casino. You can just give it to her if you lost. He Ming broke out in even more cold sweat when he heard this. Huo Tingchen could tell that he was nervous. He chuckled and said, All Ming, when your cousin recommended you to me, she said that you were smart, steady and mature. I dont care about your aptitude, but you must be cautious when you work for me. But these few years when I asked you to manage the casino, youve acted very high-key and provoked many people. Tell me, do you think that 1 should still let you work for me? Master, Ive done so much for you! The earnings from the casino have multiplied over the years! He Ming quickly defended himself. Huo Tingchen had always been ruthless. If he gave up on someone, there would only be death. He Ming didnt want to die! Huo Tingchen said, I told you already, I dont care about the profits. 1 have plenty of money. You dont have to worry about me. I only asked you to stay in A-City to help me gather information. Yes, yes, Master. He Ming nodded hard like he was smashing garlic with his head. Huo Tingchen looked at him coldly for a moment before he said, Ill give you one last chance, He Ming. Dont disappoint me again. He waved his hand, beckoning He Ming to come closer. Then, he whispered a few words in his ear. He Ming swore, Master, dont worry, 111 get it done. Good.. Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: An Underwater Kiss Chapter 114: An Underwater Kiss Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Oh right, Master, that b*tch Jiang Yining He Ming just started speaking when Huo Tingchen raised his hand and slapped him across the face. A mountain of a man like him didnt dare to fight back even when he was humiliated like this. He Ming just covered his numbed face as he knelt obediently on the floor. Dont call her a b*tch. Huo Tingchens voice did not change at all but his tone was bone-chilling. Got it. He Ming nodded respectfully. Huo Tingchen took out some hand sanitizer and cleaned his hands before he said unhurriedly, I want that girl. Tell your subordinates to stand down and not to touch her. Ill kill any idiot who dares to touch her. Yes, Master. Understood. He Ming responded respectfully despite his wish to cut Jiang Yining into a thousand pieces this very minute. All he could do was to endure. After all, his boss wanted to protect this woman. Dont tell He Lian about what happened today. Shes not in good health. Yes, Master. You may go now. Huo Tingchen waved his hand. Only then did He Ming dare to get up. He bowed his head and left the room. The next day Jiang Yining got up from her bed with visible dark circles under her eyes. She didnt sleep well last night. Even in her dreams, she was thinking about how to defeat He Ming and his gang. It was past three in the morning, and she was still tossing and turning. She got out of bed and finished her plan. It wasnt until past 7 a.m. when she finally fell sleep. But she had a very tricky problem on her hands now. She needed a quiet place to focus on hacking into the casinos system so she could plant a spyware to collect evidence of their crimes. She definitely couldnt do that at home. Lu Zhi was already suspicious of her identity. Wouldnt she be courting death if she did that right under his nose? If she went to Ye Xiaoxis place, her friend would be worried that she was in danger and make a big fuss Jiang Yining thought as she got out of bed and put all the papers containing information she found last night into the shredder. After she was done cleaning up, she walked out of her room with a yawn. She stretched as she walked to the rooftop She wanted to get some fresh air, and she didnt want to have breakfast with Lu Zhi downstairs. She wanted to wait for him to leave before she went downstairs. When Jiang Yining arrived at the rooftop, she looked at the huge open-air swimming pool and lamented Lu Zhis extravagance. Such a big pool and no one had ever swum here She walked to the fridge and took out a bottle of coconut water. She then lay comfortably on a deck chair by the pool and enjoyed the 9 a.m. sun. Suddenly, there was a loud splash. A vigorous figure jumped out of the water like a fish. The explosion of water splashed onto Jiang Yining. She sat up and looked over. It was Lu Zhi in a pair of black swimming trunks, with all his firm muscles showing. The faint golden rays of dawn fell on his body, coating him like a halo. Clear water droplets slowly dripped down his wheat-colored skin Jiang Yining choked and spat out all the coconut juice in her mouth. Why was he here? Wasnt he afraid of catching a cold swimming so early in the morning? What are you doing here? Lu Zhi said as he took a white towel and wiped his upper body. Jiang Yining eyes followed his hands to his neatly arranged eight-pack abs. How could someone with a congenital disorder have such a good figure? It was really odd. Jiang Yining thought to herself. But she said, You can come up here, but I cant? Dont forget our agreement. I have the freedom to move about in this house and go wherever 1 want. I didnt say that you cant come here. Lu Zhi said, sensing the hostility in her words. Jiang Yining remained silent and got up to leave. As the floor was wet from all the splashing water, it was slippery. She had barely stood up when she slipped and fell into the swimming pool. She subconsciously reached out to grab Lu Zhi. But Lu Zhi just looked at her coldly without any intention of saving her. Kerplunk! Water splashed everywhere! Jiang Yinings head popped out of the water as she cried, I cant swim Help Cough, cough, cough Halfway through her cry for help, she sank back into the pool. She kept coughing as she drowned. Lu Zhi ignored her for a few seconds. When he saw her struggling weaken, he relented and jumped into the pool. However, just as he swam up to her, Jiang Yining suddenly surfaced and wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. Her entire body was like an octopus, firmly trapping him. Lets see if youll withhold assistance to a person in danger again! She had always been a vengeful person! Lu Zhi didnt save her on purpose. Of course, she had to take revenge! Water soaked through her clothes, making her look naked as their bodies pressed tightly together. Lu Zhi said with a solemn expression, Let go. Im not letting go of you. You are staying in the pool with me! After Jiang Yining finished speaking, she pushed him down into the water. Then, they quickly sank. This swimming pool was custom-built for Lu Zhi and was 2.8 meters deep. The two of them dove deep but they still hadnt touched the bottom of the pool. Jiang Yining held her breath and challenged Lu Zhi smugly underwater. Lu Zhis pitch-black eyes were fixed on her without any sign of struggle. As time passed, the air in Jiang Yinings lungs gradually depleted. She decided to surface before she ran out of air. But Lu Zhi grabbed her shoulders and kept her underwater. Jiang Yining glared at him. She was just kidding with him. He didnt have to murder her! Lu Zhi calmly treaded water while he watched her struggle. Jiang Yinings face slowly turned red. She felt like she was going to die and started cursing in her heart. But at this moment Lu Zhi, who was indifferent at first, suddenly lowered his head and kissed her. Jiang Yinings eyes widened in an instant. She kept her mouth closed so he couldnt take advantage of her. But Lu Zhi breathed out fresh air, and her body instinctively wanted to absorb it. Hence, she could not help but open her mouth. The water was so clear that one could see the bottom of the pool. Sunlight penetrated the water and scattered around the two of them. Jiang Yining could clearly see his eyes that were like black holes. After an unknown period, Lu Zhi finally showed mercy and kicked his legs to bring them to the surface. Jiang Yining sat on the pool coping and took a few deep breaths. She then recalled what just happened and raised her hand to slap Lu Zhi. But she failed as Lu Zhi grabbed her wrist. Bastard, let go! Jiang Yinings cheeks were flushed from anger. Tell me why you are slapping me first. I slap you because I want to. Do I need a reason? Jiang Yining argued. Yes. No one can touch me for no reason. Lu Zhi answered unhurriedly. Must she tell him that she slapped him because he took advantage of her? Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: You Two Are A Perfect Couple, I Love It! Chapter 115: You Two Are A Perfect Couple, I Love It! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining couldnt argue with him, so she wiped her mouth and left the rooftop angrily. The corners of Lu Zhis mouth curled into a faint smile before he followed suit unhurriedly. Jiang Yining left the villa after breakfast. She then gave Ye Xiaoxi a call and told her that she was having her period therefore would skip school today and asked her to cover for her. Ye Xiaoxi was very worried and anxiously asked her if she needed her to go over and take care of her. Jiang Yining declined politely and told her that there were many servants at home and that she didnt need to come over. Only then did Ye Xiaoxi heave a sigh of relief. After hanging up, Jiang Yining bought some things before she went to an internet cafe. With laser focus, she managed to hack into He Mings casino. Their business information kept scrolling on her big screen monitor as Jiang Yinings slender fingers danced busily on the computer keyboard. Time passed as the sun moved from the east to the west. By sunset, she finally collected most of the criminal evidence of the casino, and her stomach had been growling from hunger. She casually picked up a piece of bread and ate it. At the same time, she posted all the information she had gathered on the internet, including photos of all the casino employees. To her, none of these people were innocent. Everyone who worked there was an accomplice. There were many people like Ye Xiaoxi who had their families destroyed by gambling. If she didnt teach He Ming and his gang a lesson, how could she face the victims? She didnt take ownership of his casino last night because she despised its unsavoriness! Jiang Yining used an alternate account to post a message on Weibo. She then spent tens of thousands of yuan to hire a few big influencers to repost the message. Soon, the casino and all its wrongdoings had reached a wide audience. Many netizens were clamoring for these people to be brought to justice. The discussions online grew more and more rowdy Jiang Yining finished her piece of bread and crumb clapped her hands in satisfaction. She then pack her things into her backpack and left. And almost at the same time in the casino He Ming saw the online post and immediately said to his subordinates, Hurry up and get someone to delete these discussions, no matter how much the cost. Sir, Ive already asked someone to try. This post is very strange in that it cannot be deleted at all. Also our electronic account books have been tampered with and cant be destroyed. Even if the Weibo administrator deleted it, the post would reappear. Furthermore, the numerous reposts and comments could not be removed at all. It was the same with their online account books It was totally ridiculous! F*ck! He Ming felt that he was extremely unlucky. Jiang Yining had just humiliated him last night and he was messed with again today. He couldnt let this continue! He must quickly contact his boss and resolve this matter. He took out his phone and was about to call him when he heard police sirens outside the casino. He Ming signaled to his underlings to bury everything related to gambling so that the police couldnt find evidence of any illegal activities. But how could they destroy everything in time? The police were clearly prepared. Nearly a hundred well-trained police officers rushed into the casino. They subdued everyone they met without even asking a question. Seeing that the situation had gone awry, He Ming tried to escape from the back door. But, as soon as he came out of the building, more than ten cars blocked his escape path. Qi Feng brought along his neatly dressed bodyguards and cracked a smile at He Ming. He then said with a mocking expression, Mr. He, where do think you are going? Who are you? He Ming didnt know Qi Feng, and as far as he could remember, he never offended this person. So why did this person stop his escape from the police? It doesnt matter who 1 am. Whats important is that youve offended someone you shouldnt have. My young master wants you to pay the price now. Qi Feng waved his hand and the other bodyguards rushed forward and surrounded He Ming. Very soon, He Ming was securely tied up. Qi Feng personally brought He Ming to the police. One of the senior officers on scene said, Thank you for your report and cooperation. We will definitely let these criminals receive the punishment they deserve. Its what we citizens should do. Qi Feng nodded lightly before he left with his men. And He Ming was arrested by the police. It was past 6 p.m. and the internet was already in a frenzy. Law enforcement had announced that they had seized He Mings illegal casino. Everyone involved had been arrested and would be brought to justice. Many netizens gave them 666s, which meant smooth, and praised them for their quick actions. Ye Xiaoxi was stunned when she saw the news. This was too much of a coincidence. They were just at the casino last night, and it had been seized today? Could it be Lu Zhi fighting back for Jiang Yining? Feeling uneasy, Ye Xiaoxi called Jiang Yining. Hello, Yining, what happened to He Ming Was it your husband? Jiang Yining had just arrived home and didnt know that He Ming had been arrested. She thought that her online posts had caught the polices attention and they were taking action. She gave Ye Xiaoxi a vague answer, Oh, I dont know either. Oh my god Yining, the two of you are too kind. Youve helped me so much, and your husband got rid of evil for the people. You two are a perfect couple and I love it! You must live happily ever after, or I will never believe in love. Ye Xiaoxi was so excited that she almost burst into tears. Jiang Yining was speechless. Love what perfect couple? Ye Xiaoxis brain must have been damaged. How was she compatible with Lu Zhi? Jiang Yining chuckled and said, Alright, the casino is gone now. You dont have to worry about it anymore. Just focus on your studies. Yes! I will definitely study hard! Ill graduate early, find a good job, and pay you back! Ye Xiaoxi said with a fist pump. Jiang Yining laughed. She really envied this girls simple mind. She had been repeatedly dragged through the mud by her own mother, yet she managed to maintain her naive and carefree personality. She could never be like Ye Xiaoxi. After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yining browsed through the news. She was surprised to learn that the police had breached the casino and arrested He Ming and his gang just a few minutes after she left the internet cafe. Technically, she did not inform the police, so they couldnt have acted so quickly. Unless There was another group of people targeting He Ming and his gang. Jiang Yining recalled what Ye Xiaoxi said earlier and had a realization. Could it really be Lu Zhi? But why? Taking He Ming down would not benefit him in any way. Jiang Yining walked into the living room and asked the housekeeper, Wheres Lu Zhi? Sir He has gone to the hospital. The housekeeper said carefully. Young Madam, Miss Kexin seemed to have jumped off the hospital building because Sir has arranged a marriage for her. She almost died. What? Jiang Yinings nonchalant face revealed a shocked expression. Im telling the truth. The housekeeper wanted to please Jiang Yining, so he didnt hide anything and told her everything he knew. Sir called you several times this afternoon. You seemed to be busy and didnt respond. He waited for you until 5 p.m. sharp before he went to the hospital.. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Holding Hands Chapter 116: Holding Hands Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio He waited until 5 p.m. Jiang Yining looked at the time. It was already half-past six. More than an hour had passed. Any effort on her part would be too little, too late. Young Madam, why dont you go to the hospital now? The housekeeper suggested worriedly. Miss Kexin saved Sirs life before. He has been very strict with her for you. Im just afraid that after this incident He might take his foot off the gas pedal with her. The housekeeper didnt say the rest of his sentence out loud. But his intent were clear. The housekeeper saw Jiang Yining as his backer and hoped that she would take his advice, be smart and actively compete with Chen Kexin for Lu Zhi and firmly trapped him by her side. So that he couldnt be snatched away. Looking at the housekeeper who was staring at her, Jiang Yining chuckled and said, Alright, I understand. You may leave now. Young Madam? The housekeeper said with a look of disbelief on his face. He had already dropped such a strong hint. How could the young madam still be indifferent? He didnt know if she was stupid or if she didnt understand. Jiang Yining naturally knew what the housekeeper meant, but her relationship with Lu Zhi was not what outsiders thought. Why should she fight with Chen Kexin over Lu Zhi? He had never belonged to her, so any kind of fight was meaningless. Jiang Yining went back to her bedroom without giving an explanation. But before she could lie down to rest, her phone vibrated in her pocket. Jiang Yining took out her phone and looked at the screen. It was Lu Zhi. She let out a soft sigh and picked up the call. Hello. Are you home yet? I just got home, Jiang Yining replied calmly. Come to Renji Hospital, Lu Zhi issued a direct order, giving no room for any negotiation. What happened? Jiang Yining asked. Youll know when you come. He hung up after saying that. Jiang Yining looked at her phone, feeling really confused. Why so mysterious? Would it kill him to explain? In any case, she still got out of bed. She went downstairs and said to the housekeeper, Please get the car ready. Young Madam, where are you headed? Renji. Young Madam, youve finally come around! The housekeeper almost cried tears of joy. Jiang Yining was speechless. She wasnt anxious at all. Why were the people around her anxious for her? However, she was too lazy to explain. She just let the housekeeper think what he wanted. Jiang Yining arrived at Renji Hospital quickly by car. She was going to ask the receptionist where Chen Kexin was but she bumped into Ah Man the moment she got out of the car. Ah Man said with a slight bow, Sir asked me to come and get you. I see. Thank you. Jiang Yining said politely. Ah Man made an after you gesture and led Jiang Yining to the VIP floor of the hospital. The two of them arrived at a VIP ward. Ah Man opened the door personally for Jiang Yining before she retreated to the side. Jiang Yining stepped into the ward and saw Chen Qinglian, whose eyes were red and swollen from crying, and Chen Kexin, who was unconscious Other than the mother and daughter, Lu Zhi and an expressionless Old Madam Lu were also there. Jiang Yining asked, Ah Zhi, why did you ask me to come here? Lu Zhi beckoned her with a wave. Jiang Yining obediently walked up to him. Lu Zhi hugged her waist familiarly and whispered, Kexin refused to be married off to the Xu family and threatened us with her life today. The doctors have just brought her back from the brink. Jiang Yining revealed a look of surprise and sympathy. Why did she do something so stupid? If she doesnt want to be married off, she can just say no. No one can force her. What did she hope to gain by making herself like this? Jiang Yining forced her eyes to turn red as she said that. Unfortunately, she couldnt shed a tear, or her acting would be even more convincing. When Old Madam Lu and Chen Qinglian heard her words, they gnashed their teeth in hatred. Wasnt she just weeping crocodile tears? She must have known long ago that Kexin would be forced to marry into the Xu family. If she were really kind, she would have talked Ah Zhi out of it early on instead of pretending like she had just found out after Kexin almost died Ptui! The two of them silently spat at Jiang Yining at the same time. Lu Zhis voice was dignified as he said, Yeah. I cant understand her actions either. But since shes unwilling, we cant forcibly marry her off. So, Ive discussed it with Grandma and changed Kexins punishment. From now on, she will no longer enjoy any of the privileges the Lu family has granted her all these years. Everyone in the Lu family, including Grandma, will no longer give her any financial support. She will have to earn her own keep. Shell work hard like everyone else, and she will be paid the same rate as our servants. Chen Kexin had lived at the Lu residence for a long time. Although she didnt have the status of a young miss, she lived like a young miss from a rich family. Everything would be taken away now. That would be no different from telling everyone that she was a servant of the Lu family. It was too much of a humiliation! She might as well bite the bullet and marry into the Xu family. At least she wouldnt have to worry about her livelihood for the rest of her life. Isnt that a little harsh? Jiang Yining asked. Ah Zhi, Kexin is your sister after all. Dont go too far. Old Madam Lus eyes lit up. At least this demoness had a conscience and knew to plead for Kexin! She opened her mouth hoping to strengthen the plea for a lighter punishment for Kexin. But before she could say anything, Jiang Yining had quietly leaned into Lu Zhis arms and whispered, Actually, its okay for me to suffer a little Dont ruin your family harmony for me. Old Madam Lu wanted to spit out the lump of blood that had been accumulating in her throat! Demoness! Lu Zhi caressed Jiang Yinings long hair and said, You didnt marry me to be wronged. You married me so youll be pampered and loved for the rest of our lives. Ive already decided on Kexins punishment. You dont have to say anything else. Jiang Yining nodded. She then turned to look at Old Madam Lu and said, Grandma, its not that 1 dont want to plead for Kexin, but Ah Zhi is unwilling. You wont blame me, right? Old Madam Lu glared at her angrily. Ah Zhi, it seems like Grandma is still angry with me. Jiang Yining said aggrievedly. Lu Zhis face was cold. Grandma, you promised me that you wont make things difficult for Yining because of this. If you are still upset about this matter, we can send Kexin away. Old Madam! Chen Qinglians hoarse voice was choked with sobs as she shouted. Old Madam Lu suppressed the anger in her heart and said, Im not making things difficult for her. Im just worried about Kexins condition and cant smile at her. All Zhi, I watched Kexin grow up. You cant possibly ask me to go against my will to please others when her life is in danger, right? So thats what Grandma thinks. That Im being petty. Jiang Yining said with a smile. Old Madam Lu really felt that she was going to be angered to death by this vicious drama queen! All Zhi, would you like me to examine Kexin? I have pretty decent medical skills. Jiang Yining finally offered to help Chen Kexin. Do whatever you want. Lu Zhi let her be. Jiang Yining walked forward, but she hadnt even gotten close to Chen Kexin when Chen Qinglian guarded her daughter with a vigilant attitude, as if Jiang Yining was going to do something bad to her. Jiang Yining stopped when she saw this. It seems like Auntie Chen doesnt want my help. All Zhi, there shouldnt be anything else do which you need me here, right? No. Lets go home. Lu Zhi said. Arent you going to stay a while longer? Lu Zhi glanced at her with his black and bottomless eyes. Lets go. After making sure that he really didnt want to stay with Chen Kexin, Jiang Yining quickly walked out. When she walked past Lu Zhi, he grabbed her wrist. His fingers then slid down and he held her small hand firmly. Jiang Yining was stunned at first, but she relaxed and let him hold her hand.. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Surrounded! Chapter 117: Surrounded! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Brother Ah Zhi Chen Kexin groaned in pain from her hospital bed, opened her eyes and called out softly to Lu Zhi. Old Madam Lu hurriedly went after Lu Zhi and grabbed his arm. Ah Zhi, Kexin is awake! Come and see her! Lu Zhi removed his grandmothers hand expressionlessly. Grandma, Ive already made it clear. From now on, Kexin is stripped of all family privileges. Without these privileges, Chen Kexin was no different from the servants at Lu residence. Why should he go and see her? Old Madam Lu was stunned when she heard this. Are you really that heartless? If you think that Im heartless, so be it. Lu Zhi walked off after he finished speaking. Seeing Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining leave so resolutely, Old Madam Lu stomped her feet in anger and cursed. She then walked back to Chen Kexins bedside and called out to her softly. Chen Kexin struggled for a while before she slowly opened her eyes. Old Madam Lu looked at her like she was a special gem and said, Kexin, youre finally awake. Why did you do such a stupid thing? If you dont want to be married off to the Xu family, 111 help you find a way out. You didnt have to take your own life! Chen Kexin wept silently. She had set her hopes on the old madam once but she had been let down. The old madam also wished to marry her off to the Xu family so she would stop pestering Lu Zhi. I low could she accept that? So, after she finished speaking with the old madam, she jumped off the building as an ultimatum. Judging from the old madams reaction now, she had probably won. Chen Kexin was silent for a moment before she said, Grandma, wheres Brother All Zhi? I thought 1 heard his voice just now. Youre still thinking about him at a time like this? He doesnt care about you at all! Old Madam Lu couldnt stop sobbing when she recalled Lu Zhis actions. Chen Qinglian fed Chen Kexin some food before she went to comfort Old Madam Lu. Old Madam, dont be sad. Our Kexin was born lowly and is not worthy of Young Master. Well accept that. Are you trying to upset me further by saying that? Old Madam Lu asked. Chen Qinglian lowered her eyes and revealed an aggrieved look. Chen Kexin added sadly, Grandma, I think my mom is right. Im not worthy of Brother All Zhi, so stop worrying about me. Kexin Grandma, I would like to have some fruits. Can you get someone to clean some for me? Chen Kexin interrupted her. Old Madam Lu quickly stood up and said, Ill go and clean some for you. Old Madam, 1 cant let you do that. Let me You stay here with Kexin. Old Madam Lu urged her to sit and brought some strawberries into the bathroom to clean them. Chen Kexin waited for the old madam to leave before she looked at her mother and asked, Was Brother Ah Zhi here just now? Yes. What did he say? Chen Kexins eyes sparkled with hope. He compromised and wont marry you off to the Xu family anymore. Before her daughter got too excited, Chen Qinglian immediately threw a wet blanket on her. But he also proposed an alternative punishment. Kexin, you will no longer be treated like a young miss at the Lu residence, but a servant. This It has been approved by the old master and the old madam and announced to the entire household. Lu Zhi was ruthless. He didnt give them any chance to take advantage of the situation and called the old master and told him what happened. With the old masters support, the old madam naturally couldnt say anything. She could only agree with Kexins alternative punishment. Chen Qinglians eyes were filled with hatred when she thought about how Jiang Yining was the cause of all this. Chen Kexins heart shattered when she heard this. She bit her lower lip really hard, almost to the point of bleeding. Mom, I really want to kill that woman. I want to tear her into pieces and make her disappear! I know 1 know Chen Qinglian wiped away the tears from her daughters eyes and said, Kexin, dont worry. Ive already heard news that Ah Zhi took down a casino owned by the Tao family to protect Jiang Yining. The Tao family wont let this go. Lets stir some sh*t and make them fight. And then, we push all the blame onto Jiang Yining and reap the benefits. Will that work? Chen Kexin asked. Yes, dont worry. This time She wont be able to escape! Chen Qinglian was very confident. Chen Kexin nodded. Kexin, Ive cleaned these strawberries for you. Old Madam Lu walked out of the bathroom with some strawberries. The mother and daughter stopped talking immediately with a tacit understanding. They didnt want Old Madam Lu to know anything about their plan. Meanwhile, Jiang Yining and Lu Zhi were in their car on the way home. En route, Lu Zhi asked, Where were you today? School. Jiang Yining felt that something was amiss, so she asked, Why? Nothing. Lu Zhi replied casually. I called your school and they said that you werent there. Jiang Yining blinked guiltily as her lie was exposed. Maybe the teachers didnt see me. I was there. Oh? Is that so? Lu Zhi chuckled; his eyes filled with doubt. Jiang Yining averted her eyes and racked her brains to find an excuse to gloss the matter over. However, at this moment, several cars driving from the opposite direction suddenly surrounded them and honked loudly. The honking sounds were deafening. Lu Zhis face darkened. Qi Feng, shake them off. Yes, Sir. Qi Feng stepped on the accelerator and slipped between two cars. He then sped down the road at lightning speed. The road they were on was relatively remote, with little traffic so it was clear. Their opponents had chosen this place to ambush them probably because of its remoteness. Whats happening? Jiang Yining asked as she held on to her seatbelt. They are probably sent by the Tao family. When Lu Zhi saw the maple leaf logo on the cars, he thought about the information he had gathered and concluded that Tao Siyuan had gotten wind of his involvement in taking down He Mings casino. He had come to take revenge. More than a dozen cars chased after them, extremely determined to get them. Qi Feng narrowly avoided a car that tried to hit them and focused on the road ahead. However, the gap between the two parties were narrowing. Jiang Yining said, We cant go on like this. Theyll catch up to us sooner or later. Moreover, their opponents came in more than a dozen cars and they would easily outlast them. They could always intercept them when they ran out of gas. Lu Zhi unbuckled his seatbelt and jumped from the back seat to the front seat. Ill drive. Okay. Qi Feng handed the steering wheel to Lu Zhi without any hesitation. A maneuver like that while driving at such a high speed was very dangerous! One careless move and all three of them could die! But Lu Zhi and Qi Feng changed seats flawlessly. Nothing happened to their car while they successfully switched seats! Sit tight. Lu Zhi instructed with a stern expression. Qi Feng and Jiang Yining leaned into their seats. Lu Zhi did a handbrake turn and spun the car around 180 degrees. The sound of screeching tires reverberated through the sky! The cars chasing them followed suit but the drivers skills were no match for Lu Zhis. One of the cars quickly rammed into another one driving from the opposite direction. Bang! With a loud crash, the two cars collided head-on. A few other cars also lost control and crashed into the guard rail and could no longer be started. When the last car in the chase saw this, it quickly stabilized and continued to chase after Lu Zhi.. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: I’ll Always Have Your Back; Let’s See Who’d Dare To Touch You Chapter 118: Ill Always Have Your Back; Lets See Whod Dare To Touch You Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi didnt panic at all. He looked calmly at the car behind them and continued to drive forward. Jiang Yining, who was sitting in the back, felt a wave of nausea in her stomach. But she bit her lower lip and did not make a sound. After driving for about half an hour, the car behind them closed the distance again and bumped into them from time to time. There were a few times when their car almost spun out of control, but Lu Zhi brought the car back under control every time. When the pursuers saw that Lu Zhi had no way out, they started honking to force him to stop the car. Through the car windows, Jiang Yining could see the pursuers honking at them non-stop. A few men were even hitting their car with iron rods. She frowned. Sir, theres a cliff ahead. We cant drive further. Qi Feng noticed the direction Lu Zhi was going and couldnt help but remind him. Lu Zhi didnt say a word and continued to step on the accelerator. The hooligans sent by the Tao family got even more deranged and started shouting. Bang! It was another violent collision from behind, and Jiang Yinings head hit the head rest. Her pearly white teeth also rubbed against her mouth and she could taste blood But the hooligans didnt show any sign of stopping and continued to harass them. Qi Feng braced himself and held his breath as he looked at the cliff ahead. Lu Zhi silently counted down their distance from the edge. 200 meters 150 meters 100 meters 30 meters When he reached the minimum turning circle, he swerved the car without hesitation. With a squeal, their car drew a deep and long arc on the grass And then, with a loud crash, they hit a rock by the roadside. Jiang Yining only felt her body being thrown about in the car. Her vision went dark for a few seconds. When she came to, Lu Zhi was pulling her out of the car as he asked, Are you hurt anywhere? No, Im just a little dizzy. Okay, stay here. After Lu Zhi finished speaking, he took out two golf clubs from the trunk and threw one to Qi Feng. They then walked coldly toward the edge of the cliff. Jiang Yining looked in his direction and saw that half the convoy that was chasing them had been destroyed. The remaining cars werent in good shape either! Only a few men emerged from the cars. When one of them saw Lu Zhi and Qi Feng, he remembered his orders and picked up his iron rod to fight. However, before he could even touched Lu Zhi He saw Lu Zhi swing his golf club with a stern expression and hit him with it. Crack! The sound of bones breaking could be heard. The confident and arrogant man just now fell to the ground instantly and moaned in pain. When the rest of the men saw this, they were scared out of their wits and started retreating. Lu Zhis cold gaze swept across them as he approached them slowly with pursed lips. He looked like an Asura from hell, terrifying everyone in his path to the bone! Someone mustered up the courage and shouted, What are we afraid of? There are only two of them. Come on, brothers! Well be rich when we catch them! Everyone was instantly excited! Yeah, why should they be afraid of two men? They had strength in numbers! It would be a piece of cake for them to take down Lu Zhi and his assistant! They stopped retreating and started attacking Lu Zhi and Qi Feng. Lu Zhi curled his lips and let out a cold laugh as he gripped his golf club tightly. Every time he raised the club, it would land swiftly and decisively on someone. An innocent-looking golf club became a powerful weapon in his hands. The six men surrounding him kept falling, getting up, and falling again Until finally, no one dared to attack him anymore. Tell Tao Siyuan that Ill settle the score tonight with him tomorrow. We have unfinished business! Lu Zhi said with a straight and authoritative face, like a victor. Scram! Once his last word fell, the men lying on the ground, who were already scared out of their wits, endured the immense pain they felt and crawled away slowly. Jiang Yining walked up unhurriedly and handed Lu Zhi a handkerchief. Lu Zhi, you shouldnt have gotten yourself involved in this mess. He didnt have to come forward and destroy Tao Siyuans casino. He had now stirred a hornets nest and goodness knew how things would end She felt guilty. Lu Zhi put down his golf club and wiped his hands. He said coldly, My wife has been dragged in. How can 1 just stand on the sidelines? Im sorry 111 be more careful next time. She never wanted to drag him into this mess. Lu Zhis expression softened when he heard that. He patted her head and said, You can feel guilty toward me but you dont have to be more careful next time. Youre my people and you have the right to stand up for your friends. Ill always have your back. Lets see who would dare to touch you. Jiang Yining was speechless. He was truly an arrogant and unyielding man, but it was only because he could. When he said all that, he didnt make people think that he was arrogant. Instead, he made people admire him! Lets go home. Im covered in filth and I need a shower badly. Lu Zhi looked at their crashed car not far away with disgust. He suffered from slight mysophobia. And he didnt like to touch strangers. Sure. Jiang Yining nodded. At the Tao residence Tao Siyuan looked at his heavily injured men and smashed the ashtray on the ground in exasperation. B*stard! This Lu Zhi is too much! I have no grudge against him but he ruined my place. And now he hurt my people? Does he really think that the Lu family is above the law and that no one can touch them? He Lian stood up in her pajama robe and gently caressed her husbands chest. Dont be angry. How can 1 not be angry? That place makes a net profit of 100 million yuan a year. How can 1 not be angry when he destroyed my source of income and got your brother locked up at the police station? Tao Siyuan was so angry that his face turned red with bulging veins. He Lian lowered her eyes, feeling slightly torn. The casino in question had been handed over to her and her brother by their master, but she couldnt expose her master. So, she married Tao Siyuan and paid him 100 million yuan a year. And this time Lu Zhi had destroyed their casino for no reason. She had been ordered by her master to stir up a feud between the Lu and the Tao families. Therefore, she talked Tao Siyuan into finding 20 to 30 people to teach Lu Zhi a lesson. It would be best if they could take his life! But she never expected his bunch of idiots to fail so miserably. No, Im going to ask the old master to deal with Lu Zhi himself. That bastard of a junior! Based on seniority, Tao Siyuan was Lu Zhis uncle. Tao Siyuan stood up to leave. But He Lian pulled him back and said, Dont go to the old master until its a last resort. Hes such a busy man. Why would he care about us? Besides, he might not take our side. Do you have another way if we dont go to the old master? Yes, listen to me. He Lian whispered a few words in his ear. A happy smile appeared on Tao Siyuans face. He hugged He Lian and said, Lianer, you are so smart. I love you so much. He Lian smiled gently but did not respond.. Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: All Of You Shut Up! chapter 119: all of you shut up! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio it was already past midnight when jiang yining and lu zhi got home. the two of them were tired after the whole chen kexin ordeal, so they washed up quickly and went back to their separate rooms to sleep. jiang yining had lab session the next day and arrived at school early. as soon as she stepped into the classroom, she heard endless chatter and felt that everyone was staring at her strangely. she wanted to listen to what they were saying. but before she could get close, the chattering stopped abruptly, as if her classmates were afraid that she would hear them. jiang yining usually didnt socialize with her classmates, so she couldnt approach anyone to ask for information. with questions marks in her mind, she walked to the back row and sat down. xiao yeyu ran over and sat beside her, panting. yining, did you go to the casino with xiaoxi? who told you that? jiang yining asked. was there any need for someone to tell me? photos of you two entering the casino were plastered all over the school this morning. theres also a write-up about ye xiaoxis mother being a drug addict, who has once sold ye xiaoxi to a place of vice to be you know what im talking about? jiang yining narrowed her eyes. seeing that jiang yining was silent, xiao yeyu continued to gossip, you know what qing university is like. no one here will accept a classmate whos a prostitute. many people have started to exclude her. some of the more radical people even asked the provost to remove her from qing university so as not to embarrass our university. did they see ye xiaoxi sell her body with their own eyes? qing university isnt owned by them. who are they to expel her from school? jiang yining asked with annoyance. i believe that xiaoxi is innocent, but they dont and they refuse to investigate. yining, they said that you and ye xiaoxi are close, so you are probably also unclean find a way to clarify things, or theyll target you too. xiao yeyu took out her phone, opened weibo, and searched for an account. this is the account theyve set up. they have posted photos of you and ye xiaoxi, and all sorts of information many people have already seen these posts and forwarded them. they have also created a group in private and written a joint letter. the provost would probably receive it soon. xiao yeyu observed jiang yinings expression carefully. xiao yeyu would benefit from this incident if it blew up, no matter the outcome. if jiang yining couldnt control the damage, her reputation would be ruined and lu zhi might hate her for it. at the same time, she was the one who informed yining of this and she would win her trust. she was a winner no matter what. just as she was thinking about it, the classroom suddenly buzzed with excitement again. jiang yining looked up and saw ye xiaoxi walking in with her backpack, her face pale. a few boys sitting in the front row wolf-whistled, mocked and teased her. yo, look whos here. isnt this our very own madame ye? you look spent. is it because you stayed up late last night serving men? you still have the cheek to come to school? you are such a disgrace to qing university. ptui! ye xiaoxi stood at the classroom door and tightened her grip on her backpack. tears welled up in her eyes. why are you crying? did we say something wrong? stop acting pitiful in front of us. were not your johns! if you know whats good for you, then please voluntarily drop out of qing university! dont bring shame to our class! amidst the noise, someone threw a textbook. smack! the book landed on ye xiaoxis head, leaving a cut and blood trickled down. the classroom fell silent momentarily before someone started shouting, get out of qing university! scram! qing university doesnt welcome such a filthy girl like you! more people joined in to insult ye xiaoxi. ye xiaoxis shoulders slumped as she stood unsteadily, like she had been abandoned by the world. she blinked and tears rushed down her cheeks. she was turning to run when a loud bang suddenly sounded from the back of the classroom. the chaotic classroom instantly fell silent. jiang yining retracted her foot and looked at everyone indifferently. all of you, shut up! no one in the class would ever expect the quiet and cold jiang yining to suddenly lose her temper. everyone was stunned. jiang yining walked down the steps to ye xiaoxi and said, you didnt do anything wrong. why arent you defending yourself? ye xiaoxi bit her lower lip, afraid to speak. jiang yining, why are you protecting madame ye? youre usually the closest to her. have you been brainwashed by her and joined the same industry? a defiant boy stood up to challenge jiang yining. jiang yining raised an eyebrow at him. who do you think you are? how dare you challenge me? im the president of the student council! and your class monitor! pan qi said loudly. jiang yining sneered. its really shameful for qing university to have you as the president of the student council. you cant even tell right from wrong. 1 dont think your brain is filled with brain matter, but with tofu. who are you scolding? pan qi blushed in anger. you dont understand human language? 1 was scolding you. jiang yining replied rudely. fine! ill find the provost now and expel both of you! pan qi said angrily and was ready to leave. whatever. jiang yining held ye xiaoxis hand and walked back to the back row. everyone was still standing and staring at them. jiang yining said coldly, what are you looking at? if you continue to stare, ill gouge out your eyeballs and step on them like lightbulbs! her words were quite ruthless. her classmates immediately looked away and pretended that nothing had happened. jiang yining lowered her eyes, took out her phone, and tapped and scrolled on it a few times. the weibo account that had slandered her and ye xiaoxi was immediately destroyed. all the pictures and information were deleted at once! after one class, ye xiaoxi ran out of the classroom and went to the rooftop. she sat by the railing and looked at the students who were like ants under her feet. her mind was muddled and noisy with all kinds of thoughts. jiang yining was a few steps behind her. if you try to end your life by jumping off the rooftop, not only will you not be able to free yourself, but you will also give those who wanted to see you fail the satisfaction. im sorry, yining. im always dragging you into my problems and letting you help me. im really sorry she hated herself for being born into such a family. she hate having such a mother! when she was forced into a corner before, she thought about jumping off the rooftop several times to end her life. but she always cowered in the end. she did not want to die. since she met jiang yining, things had slowly gotten better. she wanted to start a new life and repay yining. but today her old scars were exposed and laid bare in front of everyone. all the suicidal thoughts she had suppressed surfaced once again. jiang yining put one hand on the railing and lifted herself up. she sat next to ye xiaoxi and looked at the scenery in the distance. ye xiaoxi, ive never felt that youre a burden to me. were friends. shouldnt we help each other? stop feeling guilty toward me. if you do, live well and seize every opportunity to make yourself stronger. you can repay me when you are strong enough. yining youre too kind to me! ye xiaoxi sobbed as tears rolled down her cheeks. jiang yining took out a tissue and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. dont cry. you look better when you smile. okay. ye xiaoxi nodded. she reined in her emotions and finally held back her tears. ye xiaoxi then said, yining, ill put in an application to drop out of qing university. im afraid 1 cant study here anymore. who asked you to drop out of school? didnt you hear a word of what i said? ye xiaoxi was confused. jiang yining held her cheeks and rubbed them. silly girl, theres nothing in this world that i cant solve. just wait and see.. ill make all those bustards kneel and apologize to you! Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: An Amazing Counterattack! chapter 120: an amazing counterattack! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio ye xiaoxi, who was feeling hopeless, felt a glimmer of hope when she heard jiang yinings words. yining, can you really make them apologize? when have i made empty promises? jiang yining let out a cold chuckle as ruthlessness flashed across her eyes. ye xiaoxi nodded like a little chick pecking at rice. true. yining was a woman of her word. she should trust her. jiang yining patted her shoulder and said, lets go back to the classroom and get my laptop. alright. ye xiaoxi did not understand why yining needed her laptop at this moment. but she trusted her wholeheartedly and didnt ask. the two of them had just gotten jiang yinings laptop when xiao yeyu ran over and said, yining, bad news. after that pan qi found the provost, he used his position as the president of the student council to pressure the schools journalism and broadcasting society to spread the news about you and ye xiaoxi! the original weibo posts had only been read by some students. but if they broadcast this through the schools pa system, the entire university would know. and soon, news would travel out of school, to society at large pan qi was too much! did he have to be so nasty to his own classmates? what should we do now? xiao yeyu asked. when does the broadcast start? jiang yining asked calmly. in half an hour. thanks. theres enough time. after jiang yining finished, she carried her laptop bag and walked up to the school rooftop. ye xiaoxi hurriedly followed her. xiao yeyu didnt understand what jiang yining was doing. it was already desperate times, but she didnt go to lu zhi for help? why did she sneak up to the rooftop? could she be giving up and just letting the chips fall where they may? anyway, she didnt have time to figure it out because a few girls have walked over and started discussing the feud between pan qi and jiang yining. she quickly joined them to find more gossip fodder. jiang yining sat cross-legged on a bench and turned on her computer. ye xiaoxi leaned over like a cat and said, yining, what are you doing with your computer? to hack into the school broadcasting system and do something. jiang yinings fingers danced on the keyboard as she continued calmly, previously, when we were harassed by hooligans, didnt i ask for help using a software? its a software that i developed myself. what? ye xiaoxi widened her eyes in disbelief. you dont believe me? jiang yining smiled. i believe you! ye xiaoxi would believe whatever jiang yining said! jiang yining hacked into the school network and connected her phone to the school pa system. she then used the remaining time to hack into pan qis computer and stole all his files. it was lunchtime. pan qi walked to the school broadcast room, took out a speech that he had prepared, and swaggered in. one of the school broadcasters, he nian, stood up and said, pan qi, its not very nice to read a script like this using a public facility in school, right? whats not nice about it? im warning all the girls in school not to become a degenerate like ye xiaoxi! do you want to see qing university turn into a prostitution den? pan qi scolded coldly. he nian couldnt win against him, and since the broadcasting society president had agreed to let pan qi do it, she couldnt stop him and stood aside. pan qi took her seat and turned on the pa system. he coughed twice to make sure the microphone was working before he got ready to deliver his speech. and at this very moment, jiang yining and ye xiaoxi walked into the room. pan qi. pan qi turned his head when he heard someone call his name. when he saw that it was jiang yining, he smiled contemptuously and said, here to beg for mercy? let me tell you, its too late! im going to deliver my speech no matter what today! he was a child of good fortune who had never been ridiculed by anyone! jiang yining had the gall to scold him in front of so many people, so she must be punished! huh? im not here to beg for mercy. im here to wait for you to beg for mercy. jiang yining sneered. pan qi felt like he had just heard the funniest joke in the world! i beg you for mercy? jiang yining, once 1 deliver this speech, you and she you two batches will be despised by everyone in qing university! sure. go ahead and read it. im waiting. jiang yining crossed her arms and looked like she was waiting to watch a good show. pan qi was really provoked now. he started to read his script at the top of his voice. however, other than his own voice, there was another voice from the schools pa system that echoed in the room. xiong xue, if you become my woman, ill help you apply for a student loan. i can also help you apply for all kinds of subsidies. can you really do that, senior? of course. who am i? im the president of qing universitys student council. who wouldnt give me some face? even the provost thinks highly of me. senior, youre awesome. after the conversation ended, dubious sounds rang out from the pa system anyone could tell what these two were up to. pan qi stood up and tried to turn off the school pa system but he had only been here a few times and was not familiar with the buttons. he nian rushed forward and muted his microphone. but the other soundtrack was still playing on the pa system. pan qi was like an enraged beast as he rushed toward jiang yining and grabbed her collar. did you do that? if you didnt trick a junior into sleeping with you, whats there to expose? pan qi, this is called he who is unjust is doomed to self-destruction. jiang yining replied calmly. youre dead! pan qi raised his fist in anger and was about to punch jiang yining. but before his fist landed, ye xiaoxi, who was standing beside them, was so anxious that she picked up a vase and smashed it on his head. let go of yining! pan qi felt the pain and let go of jiang yining. jiang yining grabbed his collar, raised her knee, and aimed it at his crotch. pan qi screamed in pain and fell to the ground. jiang yining, ye xiaoxi! you two batches, just you wait! if i dont destroy you, my surname isnt pan! pan qi shouted angrily through gritted teeth. yes, ill wait. i am curious to see who will have the last laugh, you or me! jiang yining pulled ye xiaoxi along and walked out. he nian recovered from her shock after she saw them walk out. she walked forward and helped pan qi up. are you alright? do you want me to bring you to the school doctor? she sounded like she cared about him, but she didnt. pan qi acted all high and mighty just because he was the president of the student council. she couldnt stand him. but the pan family was quite powerful in a-city, so no one really dared to touch him. but no one also expected pan qi to be worse than an animal in private. he actually used his privileges at school to trick a junior. no need. pan qi stood up, endured the pain, and limped out. he would find someone, join forces and destroy jiang yining and ye xiaoxi! students loved to gossip, and students from prestigious universities like qing university were no exception. the entire school went into a frenzy in less than half an hour after the broadcast. everyone knew what pan qi had done. when jiang yining and ye xiaoxi walked into the classroom, everyone turned to look at them. pan qi announced their scandalous behavior to the whole school at noon and this happened. who would believe that they werent behind it? it seemed that these two werent simple girls. just as everyone was discussing the matter pan qi kicked open the classroom door and shouted, if anyone dares to say a single word to jiang yining or ye xiaoxi in future, i, pan qi, swear that ill kick them out of qing university and make sure that they have no place in a-city! Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Slap, Slap, Slap In The Face! chapter 121: slap, slap, slap in the face! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio everyone in the classroom instantly distanced themselves from ye xiaoxi and jiang yining, afraid that they would be implicated. you, come out! pan qi ordered arrogantly from the classroom door. jiang yining didnt move at all and looked at him like he was transparent. pan qi walked up to her in exasperation and said in a low voice, jiang yining, this thing had nothing to do with you. 111 give you one last chance to dissociate yourself from ye xiaoxi, or youll be my enemy. didnt you just declare war on the two of us? jiang yining kicked the table and continued, also, dont tell me that you are still naive enough to think that im afraid of you! pan qis head exploded. he gritted her teeth and said, very well, jiang yining. i will definitely get you kicked out of qing university before day end! jiang yining cocked her head and kept quiet. ye xiaoxi clenched her hands worriedly. pan qi glared at them before he left in anger. jiang yining looked around at the people watching the show and smiled. she then casually took out her phone and sent a message to k, help me investigate pan qi and his family. 1 want the pan family to go bankrupt today. if he dared to provoke her, he must be ready to pay the price! k received her message and replied, it will cost you one million yuan. put on your tab with the previous assignment. okay, jiang yining agreed without hesitation. after pan qi walked out of the classroom, he called tao siyuan. uncle tao, this matter has become more complicated. jiang yining has gotten herself involved to fight alongside ye xiaoxi. should we just chase both out? anyway, public opinion is unfavorable toward them now. lets contact a few newspapers to publicize their debauchery. the school will eventually feel pressured to expel them. pan qi liked tao niannian, and the pan family needed to curry favor with the tao family. tao siyuans heart was still burning with anger after he failed to take revenge on lu zhi. he took his wife, he lians advice and attacked jiang yining instead. however, he couldnt show his face, so he got someone at school to do it. pan qi was his hired gun. the plan was to go after ye xiaoxi and let her troubles suck jiang yining in. he didnt expect jiang yining to jump headfirst into his trap. it was even better. he could just go after her directly now instead of going the roundabout way! tao siyuan said, ill contact the provost. doesnt the pan family own a newspaper? why dont you use your own resources? use your headline and publish their photos and news for a month. didnt jiang yining want to be famous? we should let everyone in a-city know this slut. okay. pan qi gained support and became even bolder. after hanging up, he immediately sent a message to his familys newspaper and asked them to change the headline of the evening paper to report the scandal involving jiang yining and ye xiaoxi. after doing all this he waited for a while before he went to the provosts office. the provost had already received a call from tao siyuan and was racking his brain about what to do. jiang yining was a student referred by lu zhi. she had the lu family behind her and should not be underestimated. but tao siyuan and pan qi were also not to be trifled with. he was stuck in the middle and put in a difficult position. it was a really difficult problem to solve. knock, knock. there was a knock on his office door, followed by pan qis voice. the provost quickly picked up his phone and called lu zhi to explain everything that had happened in school. after he ended the call, he got up and opened the door personally. provost, jiang yining and ye xiaoxi sold their bodies and brought shame to our school. the two of them also deliberately hurt me and forged an audio clip to slander me. scums like them cant stay in our school. please expel them! pan qi lied through his teeth with eloquence. the provost replied with a serious expression, mr. pan, this concerns the reputations of two students. i cant expel them based on your side of the story alone. i will need to talk to jiang yining and ye xiaoxi and hear their side of the story before i punish them. my injuries and these photos are all evidence! why do you still need to talk to them? pan qi pressured the provost. expel them now, or you can wait to be stripped of your position as provost! the provosts face darkened when he was threatened by his own student. please think carefully. tao siyuan is behind me, as well as the entire pan family. do you really want to go up against two powerful families for those two women? pan qi threatened further. you are classmates. must you go to such extremes? the provost asked. who is classmates with those two lowly batches? are they even worthy? ill give you three minutes to think and decide. pan qi pushed. the provost paused for a moment before he said, okay, ill do it. go back to class first. ill go to your class later to announce their expulsion. thats more like it. pan qi revealed a satisfied smile and patted the provosts shoulder gently as he said, dont worry. if you stand with us, youll get a lot of benefits. the provost kept quiet. at around 1:40 p.m., pan qi walked back arrogantly into their classroom. a few of his lackeys immediately surrounded him and asked him how things were going. pan qi said loudly for jiang yining and ye xiaoxi to hear, ive already reported them to the school. the provost said that they will be severely punished! he wont let these rat sh*t ruin qing universitys centuries-old reputation! he will be here soon to announce the expulsion of certain people! the classroom went into chaos when everyone heard this. most students looked at jiang yining and ye xiaoxi with schadenfreude expressions. of all people, who asked the two of them to provoke pan qi? see what they got now? expulsion from school. given qing universitys credibility, other schools would not dare to accept them. their education for the past ten years would all go to waste now. while everyone was discussing, two corporate-looking, well-dressed men walked in. they walked up to pan qi and bowed slightly. young master pan, we understand that someone has attacked you. thats right, its those two. please help me sue them until they go bankrupt and go to jail! how could he be appeased with only jiang yining and ye xiaoxis expulsion from school? he wanted the two of them to become pariahs hated by everyone! got it. the two lawyers took out a legal letter and walked up to jiang yining. one of them said in a cold and mechanical voice, this is a legal letter we have drafted. you will receive summons from the court in a few days. please make sure that you show up as instructed. jiang yining took the legal letter and tore it into pieces. who are you trying to scare with this thing? if you are so good, just go ahead and sue. the two lawyers looked displeased. while they were talking, a teacher walked in with the provost. pan qi stood up from his seat, raised his chin slightly, and greeted proudly, hello, provost. the provost ignored him and walked up to jiang yining and ye xiaoxi. everyone couldnt help but gather around. students from the other classes who heard the news also came to watch the show. they were all certain that jiang yining would be expelled. after all, the pan family was quite powerful! under everyones gaze, the provost cleared his throat and said, miss jiang, miss ye, im sorry that youve been wronged today. ive already investigated the matter and ive asked the police to find out who spread those rumors. he then turned to look at pan qi with a hint of disgust in his eyes. as for mr. pan, youve deliberately damaged another students reputation. the university will not tolerate such behavior. ive already asked the academic affairs office to remove your name from our student registry. from today onwards, you are no longer a student at qing university.. Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Congratulations, You’ve Successfully Enraged Our Young Master chapter 122: congratulations, youve successfully enraged our young master translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the hundreds of students who were there to watch the show were all stunned. did they hear wrongly? the provost expelled pan qi instead of jiang yining and ye xiaoxi? pan qi didnt expect the provost who had just promised him to expel jiang yining and ye xiaoxi to suddenly change his mind! the provost ignored the students gazes. he patted jiang yinings shoulder gently and then ye xiaoxis head comfortingly. attend class in peace. 111 deal with the rest of the matter. after he said that, he walked up to pan qi and said, someone, throw this troublemaker out of qing university. how dare you expel me? do you not want your job anymore? pan qi was arrogant and did not respect the provost at all. the provost looked at him coldly and did not say anything. pan qi took out his phone and was about to call tao siyuan and his family. however, before he could do that, a few men in white shirts suddenly rushed in from outside the classroom. they quickly had pan qi suppressed. pan qi kicked his legs and struggled desperately. young master pan, id advise you to stop struggling. youll suffer less that way. pan qi found the voice familiar and looked up. qi fengs face came into his view. why were people from the lu family here? pan qi couldnt help but be surprised. qi feng whispered in his ear, my young master has asked me to pass this message to you. anyone who dares to touch his woman must be tired of living. young master pan, you are the first person in the world who has made my young master so angry. congratulations. i didnt pan qi quibbled with trembling lips. qi feng ignored him and stood up. he then walked up to jiang yining and bowed slightly. miss jiang, how would you like to deal with him? jiang yining couldnt figure out how lu zhi knew without her informing him. however, now was not the time to get to the bottom of this. she said calmly, id like him to apologize to us publicly in front of the whole school and clarify the rumors. anything else? qi feng felt that breaking pan qis arm or leg would make him remember his mistake more vividly. nothing else. jiang yining would personally teach pan qi a lesson. she didnt need someone else to do it for her. alright. sir wants me to tell you that he will fulfill whatever wish you have. pan qi bowed again, deeply this time, before he led his men out of the classroom with pan qi in tow. the provost glanced at the people around him and said, listen up. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi are innocent. they didnt do anything to damage our school reputation. you are all future pillars of our country. you should know how to tell right from wrong. if anyone slander others like pan qi did, i will not let them off easily! he left the classroom after saying that. the teacher and students in the room were all left dumbfounded. qi feng and his men drove pan qi out of qing university and dumped him on the side of the road like rubbish. pan qi curled up in fear on the spot and did not move at all until he was sure that the people from the lu family had left. he let out a long sigh of relief, got up from the ground and thought carefully about what qi feng said to him. he finally understood that jiang yining was lu zhis woman. no wonder she was so arrogant! but he had offended someone he shouldnt have. what should he do now? pan qi was terrified. he called tao siyuan and told him about the relationship between jiang yining and lu zhi. uncle tao, weve stirred up a hornets nest. do you think i should go and apologize in person? its too late to apologize now. tao siyuan naturally wouldnt tell pan qi about the grudge between him and lu zhi. pan qi, the feud has already started. we can only brace ourselves and continue to fight with them. when we defeat them, they will come and apologize to us in person. ill follow your lead, uncle tao. pan qi regretted his reckless behavior but as tao siyuan said, no retreat was possible now. he had no choice but to cooperate with tao siyuan. good. listen to me. use your family-owned newspaper to smear jiang yining. she is lu zhis woman. if she did something embarrassing, lu zhi would also lose face. on my end, 1 will make some acquisitions and create some obstacles for the lu family business. well work together to ensure that lu zhi is exhausted. when their companys stock price fell do you think the lu family will let him off? tao siyuan chuckled coldly. pan qis eyes lit up. he was suddenly motivated. this plan might just work! alright, ill work on it immediately. pan qi obeyed like a lackey. good. ill also contact people on my end to deal with him! thank you, uncle tao. ill work hard for you in the future to repay you. pan qi thought that tao siyuan was helping him to take revenge on lu zhi. tao siyuan replied politely, youre treating me as an outsider when you say thank you. when you marry our niannian, our families will be one. whats there to repay? pan qi was instantly overjoyed when he heard this. dusk fell when jiang yining came out of school, a car slowly pulled up in front of her. the car door opened, and a sculpted hand appeared. get in. jiang yining placed her hand on the palm of the sculpted hand and jumped into the car. the car door closed abruptly, and they quickly drove away. inside the car, lu zhi asked in a deep voice, why didnt you tell me about your grievances? if the provost hadnt called him, he would still be in the dark. i can solve my own problems. 1 dont want to trouble you. jiang yining replied calmly. how are you going to solve it? lu zhi stared at her and asked. here. jiang yining took out her phone and showed him the stock price of the pan family business. it had already dropped from 56 yuan to 20 yuan. in just half a day, the pan family had lost more than half their worth! after tonight, the pan family would no longer exist in a-city! lu zhi said with a smile, youre not ruthless enough. after a short pause, he ordered, qi feng, lets go to the pan familys newspaper office! yes. jiang yining was confused, but she didnt ask further. at the pan familys newspaper office, pan qi was supervising the editorial about ye xiaoxi and jiang yining, giving pointers from time to time. add this. say that they had unfortunate childhoods. ye xiaoxi was sexually abused by her stepfather, and jiang yining was thrown into a mud pond by her cousin and almost drowned oh right, also say that they have started seducing men at the age of fifteen the editor frowned. she couldnt figure out the amount of hatred between these girls and the young master that he would make up such malicious stories about them! however, she was only a low-level editor and could only do as she was told. she obediently typed pan qis words into the computer. alright, we are almost done. print it out. this will be published immediately! we will print five million copies of the newspaper this time and give them away for free! i want everyone in a-city to see this report! pan qi invested heavily in this revenge plan. the people under him could only do as they were told. just as the paper went to press, the door to the newspaper office was suddenly pushed open. and then a group of people rushed in and ordered them to stop what they were doing. who dares to behave atrociously in our house? dont you know whose territory you are on? pan qi shouted. just as he finished, jiang yining and lu zhi walked out slowly from the crowd. pan qi was shocked. lu zhi picked up a copy of the freshly printed newspaper and glanced at it. he then said coldly, young master pan, you are really brave. you still dare to print this after youve been taught a lesson. Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: The Pan Family’s Newspaper Will Now Belong to The Lu Family! chapter 123: the pan familys newspaper will now belong to the lu family! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio pan qi never expected lu zhi to personally come to settle the score! to him, a big shot like lu zhi would not never care about such small matters! but he had indeed come! pan qi was a little scared but he quickly calmed down. he had already joined forces with the tao family. the tao and lu families were equally powerful. if they really fought, it was still uncertain who would win! you are on my familys territory. did you have my permission to barge in like that? no, lu zhi answered confidently. alright then. im calling the police to arrest you pan qi pretended to take out his phone. lu zhi said calmly, young master pan, before you make the call, its best to ask your parents who owns this newspaper. are you kidding? for as long as i can remember, this newspaper belongs to the pan family! dont tell me that youve bought this newspaper! even if you are willing to pay a high price for it, my dad will never sell it! pan qi thought that lu zhi was just scaring him, so he didnt take what he said seriously at all. lu zhi snapped his fingers. qi feng walked up and handed a document to pan qi. this is the share transfer agreement for express times. just an hour ago, all the assets under the pan family, including this newspaper, were transferred to mr. lu. i dont believe it! pan qi shouted. you cant not believe a legally recognized document. lu zhi sneered. listen up, everyone! get ready to change todays headline. change it to instant downfall of the once glorious pan family, all because of pan qi!. people at the newspaper office all looked at each other, not knowing if they should believe his words. pan qi said rudely, why are all of you just standing there? are you going to believe the words of this lunatic? start the work at hand immediately! lets see who dares, lu zhi said in a deep voice. the employees were more inclined to believe pan qi. after all, he had been the young master of express times for twenty years. however, when they saw lu zhis imposing manner, they also felt that what he said was true therefore, other than pan qis confidants, most of the newspaper employees stood frozen and did not dare to move. pan qi was furious. these employees were nothing but dogs in his eyes! anyone who was disobedient would be kicked out! how dare you disobey me? im going to fire all of you! pan qi was furious and shoved the employee standing nearest to him. the other employees trembled in fear and were about to do as told when lu zhis men suddenly moved forward, captured every employee who listened to pan qi and tied them up good. the men then walked towards pan qi. what are you guys doing? pan qi retreated slowly. qi feng cracked his knuckles and smiled. to beat you up, of course. i already thought you were an a**hole when i saw you in school earlier. now, ill let you have a taste of the lu familys methods. qi feng didnt teach him a lesson in school because lu zhi didnt give him the order. now that lu zhi had approved, qi feng naturally wouldnt show mercy. three to five men surrounded pan qi and started to beat him up. in the spacious newspaper office, screams rose and fell. about ten minutes later, the beating stopped. lu zhi walked up to pan qi, looked down at him and said, apologize to my wife. otherwise, dont even think about walking out of here. pan qi stared at him and gritted his teeth, refusing to say anything. whack him until he complies, ordered lu zhi. as soon as he finished, qi feng and his men happily moved forward. pan qi felt pain all over his body, as if his insides were being torn apart! if the beating continued, he would surely die! between life and dignity, he chose life without hesitation! im sorry! young madam lu, i failed to recognize you. im really sorry for provoking you! pan qi apologized with his eyes closed. jiang yining smiled. i dont want such an insincere apology. mr. pan, why dont you go to school tomorrow and apologize to xiaoxi and me through the schools pa system? this b*tch was deliberately humiliating him! he used the schools pa system to smear her and ye xiaoxi. and now she wanted him to use the schools pa system to apologize! this was too much! what? are you unwilling? jiang yining raised an eyebrow. i im willing! pan qi thought that hed brush off these two first, and then find his father and tao siyuan before he settled the score with them! remember what you said. if you dont keep your word, you wont just get a beating. okay, okay. pan qi nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. lu zhi pointed with his jaw. qi feng immediately understood and walked up to help pan qi up. pan qi thought that qi feng was there to beat him up again and shivered in fear. qi feng smiled and teased, young master pan, dont be scared. i wont hit you without sirs order. ill walk by myself. i dont need you to help me. pan qi got up and limped away. but as soon as he reached the door, a figure suddenly barged in. all qi pan qi walked right into that man but he wasnt angry at all! because he could tell that the person who barged in was his father! the humiliation, anger, and grievance in his heart instantly exploded. he complained, dad, what took you so long? look at how lu zhi has beaten me up! quickly send someone to get tao si before he could finish, mr. pan raised his hand and slapped him hard in the face! b*stard! what did you do to make ceo lu so angry? mr. pan flew into a rage and wished that he could beat his son to death! he was away for only half a day, and all kinds of problems cropped up at the businesses owned by the pan family. several shareholders also took turns to withdraw their investments and demanded that he compensate them for all their losses! the lu family also visited him and asked to buy all their family assets on the grounds that his son had been rude to the young madam of the lu family. they even said that it was fine if the pan family refused to sell, but after tonight, the lu family would expose to the whole world their tax evasion practices. when that happened, the pan family would have no place in a-city! and no money! he had no choice but to sell everything the pan family owned to them. when he thought about how the assets that his ancestors had painstakingly accumulated would disappear in a single day, he wished he could stuff pan qi back into his mothers womb and pretend that she never gave birth to him! dad, why are you helping an outsider and not me? im your biological son! pan qis eyes were red as he looked at his father resentfully. you know very well what you have done! mr. pan punched him. go home! go home now! express times no longer belong to our family. stop embarrassing yourself here! when he said that, pan qi wasnt the only one who was shocked. the newspaper employees expressions changed too. in the next second, as though someone pressed the reset button, everyone in the office started working quietly and changed the headline according to lu zhis instructions. pan qi was stunned for a long time before he realized that lu zhi was telling the truth! his father had actually sold the newspaper that the pan family had run for 120 years to lu zhi! Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: None Of You Scumbags Can Escape! chapter 124: none of you scumbags can escape! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio how can you sell our family business that has been passed down for generations? pan qi questioned sternly. isnt it all thanks to you? a-ir. pan was afraid that pan qi would offend lu zhi again and bring about a harsher revenge, so he pushed his son and said, get lost and go home. ill deal with you at home! im not leaving! youre afraid of the lu family and willing to be their lackey, but im not! pan qi was indignant as he straightened his back and enunciated every word, tao siyuan will back me up. since you sold the pan family to him, youre forever a sinner of the pan family. im not listening to you! he looked up at lu zhi and mocked, lu zhi, you managed to topple the pan family, but would you dare to touch the tao family? um, if tao siyuan is your protector, why is he still indifferent? lu zhi casually pressed a down pillow onto pan qis sore spot. he didnt know that you would be so ruthless. when i tell him, he will definitely help me! pan qi argued, clenching his fingers tightly. ive destroyed tao siyuans place and he has been trying to take revenge on me for the past few days. he must have sent people to tail me 24/7. how could he not know about my acquisition of the pan family? pan qis eyes widened. lu zhi destroyed tao siyuans place? why didnt uncle tao mention this to him? looks like you are unaware of this. tao siyuan used you, yet you expect him to avenge you. lu zhi smiled, but his dark eyes were filled with coldness and mockery. thats impossible you must be making this up to drive a wedge between me and uncle tao. pan qi still tried to deceive himself at this juncture. lu zhi couldnt be bothered to talk to him anymore and said to mr. pan, since youre so cooperative, i dont want to make things difficult for the pan family. but your son was rude to my wife, so he must pay the price. if he shows up at qing university at noon tomorrow and apologizes publicly, ill let him off on account of his youth and ignorance. if he doesnt show up and insists on joining hands with tao siyuan to oppose me, then dont blame me for being ruthless and wiping out the entire pan family! as his last word fell, the temperature dropped by several degrees, and a murderous aura filled the room. mr. pans forehead was covered in cold sweat. yes, yes, ceo lu. dont worry. ill definitely teach this b*stard a lesson and make sure that he apologizes to young madam lu. good, lu zhi replied nobly and looked away from the father and son. mr. pan dragged pan qi out of the newspaper office. lu zhi glanced at the people around the office and said, i want to see the report about the pan family tonight. also, from now on, you people dont work here anymore. he pointed at the employees who had listened to pan qi earlier. qi feng and his men then threw those people out of the newspaper office. lu zhi walked up to jiang yining and said, lets go home. alright. jiang yining walked up next to him. the two of them walked side by side out of the newspaper office and went home. that night, pan qi was beaten up by his father, but he still wouldnt give up and ran out to find tao siyuan. tao siyuan was having fun at a bar, hugging and touching women and enjoying himself. when he heard the waiter say that pan qi was there, he was a little annoyed. i wont see him! ill go and let young master pan know. without even looking up, tao siyuan said, good. i wont see him even he comes looking for me again! as soon as he finished, pan qi barged into the bar. he happened to hear tao siyuans last sentence. uncle tao, why wont you see me? didnt you tell me that you wanted to join forces with me to deal with the lu family? people at the bar all fell silent when they heard this. tao siyuan wanted to deal with the lu family? are the taos and lus going to start a war? this bombshell would explore like an atomic bomb! tao siyuan threw down his poker cards and looked up at pan qi coldly like he was a stranger. when did i ever say such things to you? pan qi, why dont you look at yourself? are you worthy of joining forces with me? you you thats not what you said before! pan qi didnt expect tao siyuan to turn against him, and his chest heaved up and down violently. oh? what did i say before? show me the evidence. tao siyuan denied vehemently. he indeed wanted to deal with lu zhi, but he couldnt admit this openly. it would be big trouble if the tao and lu families all got involved. he used pan qi precisely because he didnt want to make a big deal out of it. who knew that this idiot pan qi didnt only fail but also got him into trouble. of course, he had to distance himself from this useless bugger! pan qi obviously couldnt produce any evidence. he trusted tao siyuan so much and didnt suspect anything. why would he deliberately keep evidence of their conversation? seeing that pan qi was speechless, tao siyuan continued youre not even worthy of carrying my shoes, and you dare to say that i joined hands with you? pan qi, i think youve lost your mind. thats why you came here to make a ruckus. someone, throw him out! the bouncers at the bar surrounded pan qi. pan qi was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood. he cried out in despair, tao siyuan, you bastard! youve caused the downfall of my family! youll suffer retribution someday! if tao siyuan was afraid of retribution, he wouldnt have found someone to open a casino. pan qis curse went in one ear and out the other. come, come, lets continue our game. no one is allowed to leave tonight until theyre satisfied. everyone was engrossed in the game once again and soon forgot about pan qi. it was past midnight when tao siyuan staggered out of the bar, helped by two beautiful women, into the car. the driver waited for him to settled down before he drove away quickly. tao siyuan had too much to drink and felt dizzy. he leaned into the seat and almost fell asleep. after an unknown period of time in his daze, he heard his phone ring and picked it up. hubby, why arent you home yet? i was out with a few friends and am on my way home now. where are you now? he ling asked. tao siyuan raised his eyes and looked out the car window. he found the scenery a little unfamiliar, so he sat up and asked the driver, chen, where are you going? didnt i tell you to go home? as soon as he finished, he realized that something was wrong. the person driving wasnt his driver, chen! who are you? tao siyuan asked warily. the driver didnt say a word. he stepped on the accelerator and drove into the night. he ling could tell that something was wrong and asked anxiously, hubby, whats wrong? whats happening? unfortunately, no one responded to her the next day- all the major newspapers in a-city reported on pan familys bankruptcy, and detailed how pan qi bullied two female students in school. of course, jiang yining and ye xiaoxi were only mentioned in pseudonyms. jiang yining read the newspaper as she ate. lu zhi took a piece of toast and said, are you satisfied now? only half satisfied. after all, tao siyuan, the mastermind, had yet to be punished. lu zhi chuckled and pushed his phone in front of her. jiang yining looked up in confusion and glanced at him before her gaze fell on the phone screen. it was a video. with a light tap, the video began to play. the main character in the video was tao siyuan. there were five or six brawny men standing around him, cracking their knuckles, and getting ready to teach him a lesson.. Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: You Want to Give Lu Zhi a Present? chapter 125: you want to give lu zhi a present? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining laughed as she watched the other culprit being beaten black and blue. are you happy now? lu zhi asked calmly. yes. jiang yining looked at the handsome man in front of her and said, youve really offended the tao family this time. tao siyuan doesnt represent the tao family. hes just one of the many descendants of the tao family. elder tao will not fall out with the lu family because of him. even if they decide to be sworn enemies with the lu family, im not afraid of them. worst case, ill just topple another big family! elder tao had many children, but only one was born to his wife, and that was tao niannians father. elder tao didnt care about an illegitimate child like tao siyuan at all. he didnt even acknowledge him publicly. hence, lu zhi was not afraid of tao siyuan at all. jiang yining stirred the food in her bowl and said, the tao family is a century-old prestigious family with deep roots. many people fear them like tigers. you talk about them like you are eating a bowl of rice. because i can, lu zhi said confidently. jiang yining also believed that he could. she smiled and brought up a different subject, i wonder if pan qi will go to school today to apologize. if he has any brains, he will. im looking forward to his performance. jiang yining hated it when people bullied her friends, especially when pan qi slandered them. he deserved whatever punishment he got. he wasnt worthy of pity! lu zhi lowered his dark eyes and fixed his gaze on jiang yining. he liked the bright smile on her face, so bright that it could light up the whole world. therefore he was happy to remove any trash in her way to see her smile like this. after jiang yining had breakfast, she took the bus to school. just as she arrived at the school gate, xiao lang, who was wearing white suit, walked up to her and stopped her anxiously with his hand. are you okay? what can happen to me? jiang yining was confused. i heard that someone in your school has a vendetta against you. tell me who is the blind bastard who dares to touch you? ill deal with him! xiao lang said with indignation. the concern and anger on his face did not look fake at all. it was a pity that he only joined in the fun today when everything happened yesterday. the show was long over. the problem has been resolved. everythings fine now. jiang yinings resistance toward him faded a little. xiao lang heaved a sigh of relief and caught up to her. how did you solve it? did lu zhi come forward to help you solve the problem? is there anything you need me to do? by the way, tell me who is this person who has a vendetta against you. jiang yining frowned slightly. if people knew that the noble and cold genius pianist was a chatterbox in private, their jaws would probably drop off. why arent you saying anything? xiao lang said so much but jiang yining didnt answer. he felt a little sad. i have nothing to say, jiang yining replied coolly. xiao lang sensed her distance, but he still followed her eagerly. after a few steps, jiang yining stopped and asked, by the way, can 1 ask you what gifts do you men like? something slightly expensive. piano score! xiao lang answered without hesitation. im talking about most men, not you. jiang yining said with her last shred of patience. different men like different things. it depends on the receivers specific needs. something struck xiao lang as he said that. you want to give lu zhi a present? hm jiang yining blushed as her thoughts were exposed. wow, you are really giving him a present. xiao long felt a hint of displeasure in his heart, but he pretended to be calm and said, he doesnt lack anything. nonsense. would she be racking her brains so hard if it was someone else? she was stumped precisely because lu zhi had all the best things in the world. jiang yining continued to walk forward. xiao lang wanted to follow her but she turned and shouted, im going to class. youre too eye-catching. dont follow me, or ill unfriend you. she sped up after she said that. xiao lang stood rooted to the ground and rubbed his chin. being too outstanding was a no-no. he must think of a way to make himself less conspicuous. jiang yining walked into the classroom and everyone instantly quieted down. her classmates had all seen the news about pan familys bankruptcy. yesterday, pan qi was still boasting about destroying jiang yining and ye xiaoxi. and his entire family had been brought down overnight. everyone knew who did it. everyone was cautious, afraid that they would offend jiang yining and end up like pan qi jiang yining sat expressionlessly in her seat. a few well-dressed female students immediately surrounded her. yining, you look really good today. where did you buy this dress? its a limited edition, right? of course, its limited edition. who is our yining? only the most luxurious clothes are worthy of her! yining, ive bought movie tickets. would you like to go with me? the endless chattering rang in her ears. jiang yining was annoyed. she looked up at them and said coldly, i bought this dress from a roadside stall for 100 plus yuan. her female classmates were stunned. but soon, one of them reacted and said fawningly, yining, youre so down to earth. you are clearly a person of noble status, yet you are willing to wear clothes of the poor. down to earth? jiang yining repeated the words with a mocking expression and continued, then youve misjudged me. im a vengeful person. if anyone did me wrong, ill definitely return the favor a thousand times over. her gaze then swept across the girls who surrounded her. she lowered her voice and said, so, those around me should always be extra careful. otherwise, one little slip and youll end up like pan qi. that wont be worth it. the girls were so scared that their faces turned pale, and they instantly retreated. dont crowd around me and block my view. please move aside. jiang yining continued with a straight face. the girls looked at each other and quickly scattered. ye xiaoxi saw the opportunity, ran up and sat down next to jiang yining. yining, youre clearly not a petty person. why did you scare them like that? isnt it good to make a few more friends? she felt that yining was too much of a loner. she always came and went alone. she pestered yining back then because she was afraid that she would be isolated. i dont care for superficial friends. jiang yining smiled and said, youre enough for me. what about me? xiao yeyu stuck her head out between the two girls. ye xiaoxi jumped in fright. jiang yining didnt flinch and continued to read. xiao yeyu walked in front of them and sat on jiang yinings right. yining, mr. lu really dotes on you to just take down the pan family without blinking an eye. the relationship between the two of you is truly enviable. is that so? jiang yining asked calmly. of course, theres no doubt about it. xiao yeyu said longingly, if there was a man who would do all that for me, i would be willing to die. then your life is really worthless, jiang yining mumbled. what did you say? xiao yeyu asked. nothing. its better to pay attention in class. as soon as jiang yining finished, the schools pa system chimed. then, pan qis voice was heard. dear students, my apologies for taking up your precious time. im here today for a self-reflection report. i would like to apologize to jiang yining and ye xiaoxi. 1 failed to tell right from wrong, listened to rumors and slandered them. i even took the lead to exclude them, bully them. Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Lost His Mind Spoiling a Woman! chapter 126: lost his mind spoiling a woman! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio every student in school heard pan qis io,ooo-word apology! it was a real slap in his face! yesterday, he wanted to get the girls kicked out of school and make them apologize to him! and he ended up like this today! many people who disliked pan qi felt extremely vindicated! of course, there were also people who felt sorry for pan qi. one of them was tao niannian. she and pan qi were childhood sweethearts and grew up together. pan qi had always indulged her and granted her every request! tao niannian was furious that jiang yining had done such a horrible thing to pan qi. she skipped her class and rushed to jiang yinings classroom. jiang yining, dont go too far! pan qi went after ye xiaoxi only because he believed the rumors. he has already apologized to you and realized his mistake. did you have to ruin him? if you killed someone and then apologize, will the terrible consequences the victim suffered be erased? jiang yining asked coldly. how can these two things be compared side by side? tao niannian felt that jiang yining was being unreasonable. the knife isnt stabbed into you, so you naturally wont feel the pain, jiang yining said. he ruined xiaoxis and my reputation and asked the school to expel us. if i didnt stop him, he would have ruined us! tao niannian, i only bankrupted his family and gave him a small punishment. its a long way from ruining him! if you say more, would you believe that ill make him disappear from the face of the earth? you lunatic! tao niannian couldnt take it anymore and pounced on jiang yining to beat her up. ye xiaoxi was quick and held tao niannian down before she punched her a few times. youre not allowed to bully yining! if you hit her, 111 fight you to death! tao niannian was a pampered, spoiled young miss from a wealthy family. she didnt have much strength. she was like a leaf powerless to resist the pull in a fight with ye xiaoxi, who did labor work. however, ye xiaoxi knew that tao niannian came from a powerful family and controlled her actions. she only messed up her hair and clothes, but didnt hurt her at all. and very quickly, she pushed tao niannian aside and stood in front of jiang yining to protect her. tao niannians hair was messy like a birds nest on her head. b*tch, how dare you hit me? ye xiaoxi glared at her without saying a word. tao niannian felt extremely embarrassed. she picked up something and was about to throw it at ye xiaoxi when jiang yining suddenly scolded her coldly, tao niannian, im waiting to see if youd dare to hit my friend. if you hit her, ill make the tao family suffer like the pan family! their eyes met. tao niannian only felt that jiang yinings eyes were as cold as a thousand-year-old glacier. so what if i hit her? tao niannian sounded tough, but she was terrified inside. she tried several times to throw the thing at ye xiaoxi, but she always cowered. jiang yinings face was expressionless as she stared at her. her stare was so oppressive that tao niannian didnt dare to look at her. this went on for a while until tao niannian gave up. she was angry as well as indignant as she said, jiang yining, im going to look for my grandfather to seek justice for me! even if lu zhi backs you up, the tao family is not afraid of you! with that, she turned and ran off with tears in her eyes. jiang yining looked down at ye xiaoxi and asked, are you hurt? xiaoxi controlled her actions when she fought with tao niannian just now, but jiang yining saw that she had been pushed. her lower back seemed to have hit the corner of a desk. im fine. ill be fine as long as youre not hurt. ye xiaoxi smiled foolishly. jiang yining reached out and pinched her waist. ye xiaoxis face contorted in pain. youre hurt. why are you still acting tough? jiang yining took out a small porcelain bottle of medicine from her school bag and stuff it into ye xiaoxis hand. go home and apply this. youll be fine in two to three days. okay. yining, youre too good to me. ye xiaoxi was extremely touched. xiao yeyu saw that danger had been averted, so she walked up to the two of them and intervened, yining, what goodie did you give xiaoxi? give me some too. arent the three of us besties? you cant play favorites. jiang yining sneered in her heart when she heard this. when she was in danger just now, xiaoxi risked her life to protect her while xiao yeyu hid behind the crowd. that was the difference between them. xiaoxi is injured. 1 gave her some topical medicine. where are you hurt? show me? jiang yining said sarcastically. xiao yeyu blushed and wanted to quibble but jiang yining didnt give her the opportunity. she just walked back to her seat and sat down. all xiao yeyu could see was the back of her cold head. tao niannian skipped the rest of her classes. she cried and took a private car to her familys place of business to find elder tao. elder tao was discussing a project with a partner of the company. he was a little annoyed when he was interrupted. but when he saw his precious granddaughters tear-stained face, he immediately asked with concern, niannian, what happened? grandpa, i was bullied by jiang yining. tao niannian sniffled and complained. how did she bully you? elder tao remembered that jiang yining was lu zhis wife. she was the attractive girl who played a piano piece with an out-of-print score at the banquet last time. xiao lang also mentioned her to him repeatedly after that. but that was all he knew about jiang yining. pan qi and jiang yining are in the same class. they have a classmate whose mother is a total screw-up. not only is she a gambling addict, shes also a drug addict. rumor has it that this classmates mother sold her to all kinds of men since long ago pan qi didnt want the class and school reputation ruined by such a person, so he asked the provost to persuade her to drop out of school. who knew that this girl was a close friend of jiang yinings? jiang yining took advantage of her power and bankrupted the pan family! tao niannian sobbed softly. grandpa, pan qi was indeed at fault in this matter. but jiang yining didnt need to be so ruthless, right? shes just another student. so what if she dropped out of school? jiang yining almost drove pan qi to death! this morning when 1 was in school, i heard pan qis forced apology to her through the schools pa system. for the whole school to hear! i couldnt take it anymore, so 1 went to confront her. i didnt expect her to order her lackey to beat me up. she even threatened me and said that 1 should mind my own business, or shell make my family suffer like the pan family! tao niannian tugged at elder taos arm. grandpa, you must stand up for me, or jiang yining will walk all over me in future! elder tao was secretly shocked when he heard his granddaughters story. the pan family was taken down by the lu family overnight. he had heard the news. but he never expected that lu zhi did that to avenge jiang yining! it was ludicrous! there had always been conflicts over interests between wealthy families. the relationship among them were too intricate. that was the reason every family was very strict with their descendants, to prevent any brainless descendent from encroaching on another familys interests and bring disaster to the family. pan qi had indeed done the wrong thing when it came to managing relationship between classmates. but his mistake was far from the limit where he should be wiped out. lu zhi went to such extremes. wasnt he afraid that he would offend someone close to the pan family? he had lost his mind spoiling a woman! elder taos mind raced a thousand miles an hour but only a few seconds had passed in real life. dont cry. ill talk to elder lu and seek justice for you. elder tao comforted. thank you, grandpa. 1 trust you. tao niannian gradually stopped crying. elder tao picked up the phone and dialed the number of the old lu residence.. Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: It’s The Thought That Counts chapter 127: its the thought that counts translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio thud, thud. someone knocked on the door to lu zhis office. lu zhi said in a clear voice, come in. ah man pushed open the door, entered and said respectfully, sir, the old master called and asked you to go back to the old residence. okay. lu zhi figured that it was about the incident with pan qi and was prepared long ago. til go later. noted. lu zhi took some a little time to settle the matters at hand before he stood up and said, send yining a message and tell her that ill be home late. he would take care of whatever problem at the old residence. jiang yining neednt get involved. yes, ah man replied with a slight nod. lu zhi took a car from his office to the old lu residence. classes ended at two in the afternoon for jiang yining. seeing that it was still early, she made an appointment with ye xiaoxi to go out and buy lu zhi a gift on the way. she wanted to thank him for helping her deal with pan qi and tao siyuan. but just saying thank you seemed a little superficial. doing that with a gift seemed more sincere. ye xiaoxi was very happy to go with her. xiao yeyu saw the two of them chatting happily about what gift to get lu zhi and invited herself thick-skinnedly to tag along, it just so happens that my parents wedding anniversary is coming up. i want to be a good daughter and would like to go shopping with you to get them a gift. since she had said that, the two of them couldnt really refuse. sure, you can come along. jiang yining said coolly. great! xiao yeyu answered happily with a smile. when they arrived at the mall, xiao yeyu kept giving jiang yining ideas. look at this watch. it costs more than five hundred thousand yuan. men dont like fancy things, but they liked watches and cars. this style suits mr. lu very well. she held the watch and couldnt put it down. jiang yining listened quietly for a while before she said indifferently, he already has many watches. even if he wears a different one every day, he cant finish wearing them. xiao yeyus heart stirred when she heard this. as expected of someone from a century-old prestigious family in the billionaire category, he spent so lavishly! lu zhi must have given jiang yining a lot of money too. true. besides, the meaning behind giving someone a watch is also not good. ye xiaoxi added. then, lets not buy this. xiao yeyu took the opportunity to fish for information and changed the subject, by the way, yining, whats your budget? give us a ballpark so we can discuss and find something suitable. jiang yining frowned slightly. she didnt have much cash on hand now. if she wanted to buy anything, she would need to swipe her credit card first. she would find a way to make money in the next few days. maybe a few million yuan? jiang yining said casually. xiao yeyus eyes widened in shock. ye xiaoxi gasped. yining, isnt that a little extravagant? do you have to buy him such an expensive gift? she would never be able to earn that kind of money over her lifetime! i only have a budget. what i buy in the end depends on fate. jiang yining rarely bought gifts for the opposite sex. she had once carefully prepared a piano piece for gu zhanqing on his birthday. unfortunately, before she even finished playing the piece, he slapped her in anger and scolded her for being improper to pay such decadent music. from then on, she never prepared gifts for anyone else. jiang yining collected her thoughts and reminded herself to not think about the past. ye xiaoxi thought for a while and said, yining, actually, when preparing a gift for your husband, you dont have to focus on the monetary value of the gift. its the thought that counts. why dont you surprise him with a gift that you made yourself? its probably more meaningful that way. lu zhi wasnt short of money. a gift that cost a few million yuan wouldnt appeal to him. hm. jiang yining felt that what ye xiaoxi said made sense. make him a ceramic mug! thats quite popular recently. xiao yeyu suggested. i dont know how, jiang yining said honestly. its easy. ill teach you. ye xiaoxi used to work part-time at a pottery studio. she was very familiar with handmade ceramic mugs. sure. come with me. ye xiaoxi brought them to a nearby shop. after three to four hours, they had finally shaped their ceramic mugs. jiang yinings face was stained with clay, like a dirty pig in a mud puddle. ye xiaoxi giggled and said, yining, why dont you carve yours and lu zhis names on the mug? nah, jiang yining refused without hesitation. that would be too mushy. she was only in a cooperative relationship with him. it was not good to be so intimate. oh, come on. do it. ye xiaoxi kept persuading her. youre so annoying. jiang yining refused. ye xiaoxi pouted and snatched away her mug. if you dont want to do it, ill do it for you. ye xiaoxi! jiang yining wanted to snatch the mug back, but ye xiaoxi was quick. in no time, she had carved their names and even added a heart in the middle on the mug. here you go. if youre not satisfied, ill buy this mug as a gift for you and your husband. you can make another one as your gift to him. make another one? wouldnt she be here until night? her back was already aching, and she didnt want to move at all. jiang yining glared at ye xiaoxi and took the mug from ye xiaoxi. ye xiaoxi smiled and said, im going to give it to the shop owner for further processing. yining, come with me. jiang yining snorted but followed ye xiaoxi. the two of them had walked a few steps when they noticed that xiao yeyu did not follow them. ye xiaoxi turned her head and asked, yeyu, are you not done yet? im almost done. you guys go ahead first. ill come after im done carving. okay. ye xiaoxi and jiang yining left first. xiao yeyu picked up the carving knife and carved hers and lu zhis names on her mug with nervousness as well as anticipation. one day, she would openly give this mug to him! jiang yining and ye xiaoxi put on their coats and waited outside the shop for xiao yeyu. xiao yeyu ran out after a few minutes. yeyu, what did you carve on your mug? ye xiaoxi asked curiously. jiang yining looked over indifferently. xiao yeyu said guiltily, just some well wishes for my parents. i really envy you. ye xiaoxis eyes were filled with envy. she grew up in an unhappy family and was especially envious of xiao yeyu for having such loving parents. xiao yeyu smiled but didnt say anything. lets go home. jiang yining urged. its already six oclock. why dont we have dinner together before we go home? ill treat you to some hotpot. if xiao yeyu wanted to build a relationship with jiang yining, of course they would have to spend more time together. my stomach doesnt feel well. i need to go home. jiang yining said. another day. i still have to go to my part-time job at the shop later. ye xiaoxi was also in a hurry. xiao yeyu said sulkily, alright then, lets meet another day. after a pause, she said, oh right, you two must come to my tea party at home this weekend. sure. jiang yining nodded. bye now! ye xiaoxi waved her hand. after saying their goodbyes, xiao yeyu left in a car while jiang yining and ye xiaoxi took the bus home. jiang yining had just stepped into the house when the housekeeper came over and said hesitantly, young madam, sir isnt home yet. yes, i know. all man has already sent me a message to say that he will be back late for dinner. jiang yining took off her coat and said as she walked. thats right but i heard from the servants at the old residence that people from the tao family seemed to have gone to the old residence. jiang yinings expression changed slightly as she stopped in her tracks. she thought about the incident with tao niannian today and said coldly, please get the car ready. the housekeeper immediately replied, its ready! Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Make Jiang Yining Apologize! chapter 128: make jiang yining apologize! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio at the old lu residence, elder tao sat on a sofa in the middle of the living room. his face was so cold that one could almost see ice. standing behind him was tao niannian, with her red and swollen eyes. she had no more tears. old master lu looked at the grandfather and granddaughter, feeling anxious as well as angry. he called ah zhi three hours ago and asked him to come back and give the tao family an explanation. but he still hadnt turned up after three hours. whether he did right or wrong, he should at least give them an explanation! what was he trying to say by not showing up? old master lu gave one of the servants a look and the servant came forward and poured elder tao more tea. come, have another cup of tea to simmer down. ah zhi will be back soon. old master lu said politely. elder tao slammed his hand on the table. his teacup shook. this is already the seventh cup of tea! brother, if you look down on our tao family, you can just say it. why do you have to humiliate us like this? he did not come to the old lu residence to seek retribution. he just wanted to find out what happened and then ask them to restrain jiang yining. they didnt need to be so arrogant. but lu zhis prolonged delay was an obvious sign of disrespect. elder tao couldnt accept the humiliation and was a little upset. our families have been on good terms for generations. why would we look down on your family? ah zhi has really been delayed by some matters, which was why hes late. old master lu tried his best to placate elder tao. tao niannian said sarcastically, 1 dont think hes delayed by any real matter. jiang yining probably wouldnt let him come. 1 heard it with my own ears. she told me to keep my mouth shut and not provoke her. otherwise, the tao family will end up like the pan family! such arrogance! old master lu frowned. niannian, is there a misunderstanding between you two? what kind of misunderstanding can we have? 1 dont have a grudge against her. i just said a few words to defend pan qi and she threatened me! tao niannian gritted her teeth and continued, i think shes so outrageous because she has brother all zhi to back her up! if its really like that, 1 will see that you get justice. lets wait patiently. old master lu still did not say anything definitive. after all, he had only heard tao niannians side of the story. whether things really happened like that was still to be verified. grandpa, lets go. tao niannian didnt want to wait anymore. elder tao also stood up. seeing that the grandfather and granddaughter were about to leave, old master lu hurriedly stood up to persuade them to stay. however, before he could open his mouth, lu zhis clear voice came from outside the door. grandpa tao, im really sorry. i was delayed by something. the three of them looked up and saw a calm lu zhi walk in unhurriedly. elder taos tone was unfriendly when he said, am i even worthy of your apology? your wife keeps saying that she will destroy the tao family! shes so capable; we wouldnt dare to cross you! i know yining very well. she would never say something like that for no reason. lu zhi trusted jiang yining without hesitation. elder tao let out an angry snort. whatever the reason or situation, she should never say that she would topple the tao family! this lu zhi had really fallen under the spell of this woman! lu zhi looked at tao niannian and asked, niannian, did you go and find trouble with yining? i didnt! tao niannian said loudly. i just couldnt stand that she bullied pan qi like that, so i said a few words to defend pan qi! pan qi deserved what he got. you spoke up for him, so of course yining would be angry. lu zhi retorted calmly. even if pan qi did wrong, all he had to do is to change! why did she have to destroy the pan family for a classmate? tao niannian continued angrily, besides, that classmate of hers is unclean to begin with. so what if pan qi said something about her? she deserved it! when lu zhi heard this, his voice turned cold. no matter how ordinary a person is, they are still human and deserve respect. pan qi did do something wrong, so he deserved to be punished. tao niannian understood now that he was on jiang yinings side. she shouted, pan qi is my friend and im determined to protect him! are you also going to destroy the tao family for a stranger? lu zhis jaw tightened, and a dangerous aura emanated from his body. he did not say a word, but it was obvious that he was angered by tao niannians unreasonable behavior. old master lu saw that things were going awry and quickly tried to smooth things over. look at the two of you. arguing until your faces are red because of an outsider. is it worth it? i dont care! im defending pan qi no matter what! also, jiang yining must apologize to me! and take back what she said! with her grandfather around, tao niannian was not afraid of offending anyone. her every request was more outrageous than the last! dont even think about getting either of those two things. lu zhi did not give her any face at all. you tao niannian was so angry that she couldnt speak. she stared at lu zhi angrily for a few seconds before she turned to elder tao and said, grandpa, you see? hes taking jiang yinings side! he has no intention of making peace with our family at all! lets go! tao niannian pulled her grandfather to leave. but elder tao stood where he was and said with angry eyes, lu zhi, are you really going to offend the tao family for a student you dont even know? lu zhi looked straight at him and said calmly, grandpa tao, i dont think what 1 did offended the tao family. pan qi slandered yinings good friend and then her just because he is a member of the pan family. if i, as her husband, sit back and do nothing and let him humiliate yining ning, am 1 still worthy as a man? elder tao looked at his own granddaughter. she didnt mention that pan qi also went after jiang yining. tao niannian bit her lower lip and said, pan qi didnt mean to smear jiang yining, but she insisted on standing up for her friend! pan qi didnt know that jiang yining is your wife! if he did, he wouldnt have slandered her as well! at the end of the day, its still her fault! i dont care if he knows or not. as long as he bullies yining, 111 make sure he is punished! lu zhi retorted arrogantly. grandpa, listen to what hes saying! tao niannian immediately complained to her grandfather. he has lost all rationality for the sake of jiang yining! elder tao felt that lu zhi had indeed gone overboard. no matter how much he liked a woman, he should behave appropriately. if he continued down this path, he would make enemies everywhere. and something would happen sooner or later. all zhi, youre too impudent! old master lu reprimanded lu zhi. apologize to your grandpa tao. lu zhi pursed his lips tightly and did not speak. elder taos face turned cold. ah zhi, pan qi has offended someone from the lu family. he indeed deserves to be punished. now that the pan family has gone bankrupt, you should stop. let this matter end here. grandpa tao niannian was dissatisfied and stomped her feet angrily. elder tao ignored her and continued, but your wife did hit our niannian and said those words. she should personally apologize to our family. call her over now. all zhi, didnt you hear what your grandpa tao said? hurry up and call yining over. old master lu heaved a sigh of relief but lu zhi was indifferent.. Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: You Don’t Need to Make Concessions For My Benefit chapter 129: you dont need to make concessions for my benefit translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he didnt think that jiang yining did anything wrong. therefore, he wouldnt force her to apologize to the tao family. if he did that, was he still worthy as her husband? looks like youre not happy. elder tao was disappointed. he already made the effort to give lu zhi a way out, but he didnt appreciate it! so, he wanted to play hardball, huh? then lets see if the tao or the lu family is stronger! theres nothing 1 can do if grandpa tao wants to protect your granddaughter and make things difficult for my wife. lu zhi retorted bluntly. elder tao sneered. he grabbed tao niannians hand and was about to walk out when old master lu tried to mediate between the two parties. hey, lets talk things out. dont be in a hurry to leave. unfortunately, elder tao had already concluded that lu zhi would not change his mind. he ignored old master lu and continued to walk toward the door. and at this moment, jiang yining walked into the living room. she had heard their conversation and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. she knew that lu zhi had always protected her since they got married. but she didnt expect that he would be willing to fall out with the tao family for her! the tao and lu families had been friends for generations and the tao family was one of the four major families in a-city! even a three-year-old child knew how disadvantageous it was for the lu family if they offended the taos! elder tao and tao niannian bumped into jiang yining at the living room entrance. jiang yining, are you happy now? the tao and lu families are broken up now because of you! tao niannian never expected things to escalate like this. but it was too late to reverse the damage now! looking at jiang yining in front of her, she felt that everything was this womans fault! oh? jiang yining muttered before she looked at elder tao. old master, do you really want to ruin the century-old relationship between the tao and lu families because of a minor conflict between me and your granddaughter? elder taos face was gloomy as he kept quiet. alright. looks like ive overestimated you, old master. i thought that since youve been in charge of the tao family for so long that your wisdom and knowledge would far surpass everyone else, and everything you do will be for the benefit of the tao family. jiang yining sighed softly before she continued, what youre doing now is no different from ordinary people. she flattered him first and then belittled him! tao niannian couldnt take it anymore. who are you to say that about my grandfather? jiang yining ignored her and just stared at elder tao with a smile. elder tao realized that he said such harsh words earlier because he felt that he had lost face in front of the younger generation. but he was calmer now. after weighing the pros and cons, he felt that there was no need to burn bridges with the lus over such a small matter. he kept quiet for a few more seconds before he said, you are the one who started this. what right do you have to judge me? we juniors are inexperienced and immature. a small conflict like this will blow over in a few days. whats up with getting all the elders involved? jiang yining raised her eyebrows meaningfully at tao niannian as she continued, some of us are not young anymore. if we always look for our elders for everything, we are just milk-drinking babies with no sense of independence at all. in my opinion, that renders all our growing up years useless. who are you calling a baby? tao niannians face turned red. jiang yining blinked innocently. 1 didnt say who. miss tao, dont be so sensitive. you tao niannian ran out of arguments. after glaring at jiang yining, she turned and complained to elder tao out of habit. however, before she could say anything, jiang yining said nonchalantly while picking at her nails, when i was bullied, i never complained to my family. we are all adults. if we cant even solve our own problems, are we worthy as human beings? tao niannian swallowed the words that were at the tip of her tongue. elder tao looked at his aggrieved granddaughter and then at the calm and composed jiang yining. he felt a great disappointment in his heart. he used to think that it was a disgrace for the lu family when they took a granddaughter-in-law of ordinary background. but after the current comparison, this girl was way more competent than his granddaughter. she would definitely make a name for herself in future! he doted on niannian and could protect her for a while, but he couldnt protect her forever. if they were to become enemies with the lu family and jiang yining over this matter jiang yining might make life difficult for niannian after he was gone. niannian was probably no match for her. elder tao came around, but he couldnt just leave things be. so, he replied calmly, miss jiang is right. the conflicts between the juniors should be resolved between themselves without involving others. however, the conflict between you and the pan family couldnt have been resolved without all zhi. please correct yourself before you criticize others. i never wanted to drag ah zhi into it but hes overprotective of me and intervened without my knowledge. by the time 1 wanted to stop him, it was already too late. jiang yining suddenly gave him a closed-mouth smile. come to think of it, what he did was no different from what elder tao is doing now for your granddaughter. elder tao expression eased up slightly. her words were quite pleasant to the ear. elder tao, 1 dont think 1 did anything wrong in dealing with pan qi. jiang yining thought that it was about time they addressed the elephant in the room. your granddaughter had an argument with me because she was protective of her friend. we are both wrong for having this altercation. since youve come looking for me, 111 apologize to her first. as an elder, please be magnanimous and not sour the relationship between our families because of our silly altercation. jiang yining took the initiative to back down. elder taos anger finally dissipated. but tao niannian wasnt willing to let it go. but you hit me! you think that a simple sorry will make everything okay? then what does miss tao want? as long as its reasonable, ill make it up to you. jiang yining said, suppressing her anger. she didnt want to ruin the relationship between the taos and the lus. pour tea for me and apologize to me in front of the whole school. tao niannian said arrogantly with her chin raised. the smile on jiang yinings face disappeared instantly. dont even think about it! lu zhis cold voice sounded in the air. he then appeared behind jiang yining, hugged her from behind holding her wrists and stared angrily at tao niannian. it looks like your apology is not sincere at all! 1 dont accept it! tao niannian stomped her feet in anger. since young, no one except her grandfather could teach her a lesson! ye xiaoxi and jiang yining had humiliated her, and they must pay the price! she would never let it go so easily! if you dont accept it, then forget it! lu zhi refused to give in. tension rose again because of this new dispute. elder tao frowned. niannian was too impulsive. jiang yining had given them a way out just now, but she refused to go along and had to make things worse. she made it difficult for him to intervene now. elder tao, what do you seeing tao niannians unyielding attitude, jiang yining tried to get a breakthrough through elder tao. however, she had just started speaking when tao niannian held elder taos arm and pulled him along toward the door. grandpa, lets not bother with these two lunatics! elder tao staggered from her tugging. but in the end, he couldnt swallow his pride and followed his granddaughter out. jiang yinings heart fell. she wanted to chase after them and apologize but lu zhi restrained her and did not allow her to leave his embrace. jiang yining struggled a few times, but to no avail. she looked back at him helplessly and said, lu zhi, im doing this for you. you dont need to make concessions for my benefit. lu zhi articulated his sentiment clearly as he stared at her with his dark eyes.. Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: I’m Not Going to Eat You, Why Are You So Afraid Of Me? chapter 130: im not going to eat you, why are you so afraid of me? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he knew how proud jiang yining was. she was the kind of person who would punish anyone who dared to offend her. she would never be submissive. but she took the initiative to apologize to tao niannian just now. if she was willing to do that for him, how could he bear to see her suffer? somewhere in jiang yinings heart, a soft spot appeared. actually its not that big of a grievance. i wont let you suffer any grievances, not even a small one. lu zhi said firmly. jiang yining moved her lips but she didnt know what to say. he was the only young man in the world who would protect her unconditionally. she had never met anyone like him. someone who invaded her life like a raging fire and made her feel at a loss. she wasnt afraid of anything, but she was at a loss right now. the two of them looked at each other, and their emotions rippled in silence old master lu walked behind the two of them and interrupted their moment with a light cough. all zhi, you were too impulsive. offending the tao family meant losing the interests of the entire lu family. old master lu admired jiang yinings understanding of the big picture just now. as a daughter-in-law of the lu family, she responded in the only way that would let the lu family flourish and thrive. lu zhi retracted his gaze and said in a deep voice, i will take responsibility for my words and actions. grandpa, if the tao family and the lu family fell out because of this, 1 promise that 1 wont let our family suffer any losses and defeat the tao family. if i fail, ill leave the lu corporation. his expression was firm and resolute, and his word were compelling. old master lu looked at his grandson and felt a sense of pride. his feelings of blame disappeared instantly. he hadnt picked the wrong heir! if ah zhi was capable and responsible, so what if he was a little arrogant? anyone who was unconvinced could bite the lu family! lets see who would win! while secretly pleased, old master lu still said sternly, alright, ill remember what you said. he looked at jiang yining beside him and said, yining, help me supervise him. jiang yining nodded slightly. old master lu put his hands behind his back and walked away. jiang yining thought about what lu zhi said and asked worriedly, can you really handle the tao family? you dont have confidence in your husband? lu zhi asked. why was he teasing her at a time like this? lu zhi saw that she was silent for a long time. he raised his hand and stroked her soft long hair. dont worry, 1 never do things im not confident in. he was so going to handle the tao family! at the hospital chen qinglian received news about the lu family three to four house later. she learned that the tao family and the lu family had fallen out because of jiang yining. she looked at her haggard daughter with a gratified expression. kexin, we are halfway to our victory. lets light another fire and get jiang yining kicked out of the lu family! chen kexins eyes flashed with excitement. mom, i want to get well soon. 1 want to see her get kicked out of the lu family with my own eyes. she was the one who called tao niannian and told her about pan qi. she embellished the story and smeared jiang yining. her initial hope was for tao niannian to make things difficult for jiang yining. she did not expect the two families to fall out completely over this matter. chen kexins depressed heart finally felt much better. we still have our scapegoat tao siyuan. whats there to be afraid of? she had handled everything well. their plan would never be discovered. chen qinglian had been extra careful after what happened the last time. true. chen kexin held her mothers hand and put it to her cheek. she snuggled against it as she said, mom, ill definitely let you enjoy life. she would also make sure that jiang yining would never make a comeback! chen qinglian revealed a gratified smile. in the dark of night, the mother and daughters ambitions and desires were clear as day. jiang yining received a call from the shop owner, saying that their ceramic mugs were ready for collection. okay, ill come by at noon today. after hanging up, jiang yining asked ye xiaoxi if she wanted to go with her. ye xiaoxi nodded in agreement. she then turned and asked xiao yeyu. what? i received a call from the shop owner this morning and ive already collected my mug on the way to school. xiao yeyu didnt dare to go with them because she was afraid that they would discover the words she had carved on her mug. so fast? come, let me see the finished product. ye xiaoxi said. um, ive already asked the driver to bring it home. alright then. ye xiaoxi felt a little regretful but didnt force the matter. soon, it was noon. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi took a bus to pick up their mugs from the shop. the finished products were beautiful and the shop owner even offered them a 20% discount if they brought their boyfriends along next time. ye xiaoxi teased, yining, bring your husband here soon. dont let the shop owner forget about you and miss out on the discount. jiang yining glanced at her indifferently. ye xiaoxi smiled and put her mug into her bag. at night when jiang yining got home, she took out the mug and fiddled with it. she didnt know what to say when she gave him the mug. what if she just gave him the mug? but when she saw their carved names on the mug, she felt inexplicably shy. jiang yining hesitated. she was about to keep the mug when lu zhi walked up behind her and snatched it from her. as he looked at it, he asked, who are you giving this to? give it back tome! embarrassed, jiang yining stood up and tried to snatch the mug back. however, the two of them were separated by a sofa. lu zhi took a step back and dodged her easily. why are our names written on it? lu zhi chuckled happily. theres even a heart? ye xiaoxi made that. she said that she wanted to thank us. jiang yining lied, and her face was flushed. i was just about to throw it away. give it back to me. since its a gift for the two of us, how can you decide to get rid of it alone? the smile in lu zhis eyes deepened. jiang yining lowered her head and avoided his gaze. dont you think the words on it feel awkward? not at all. lu zhi answered without hesitation. jiang yinings heart skipped a beat and lost its original rhythm. plop, plop, plop it was as if a deer was stepping on it. i like this mug. if you find it awkward, you can give it to me. lu zhi held the mug in his palm. jiang yinings cheeks burned like fire when she thought about how she was the one who made the mug. her cheeks felt increasingly hotter. why is your face so red? do you have a fever? lu zhi leaned forward and touched her forehead. jiang yining took a big step back on reflex, but her leg hit the table and she hissed in pain. lu zhi walked around the sofa to her and said, why do you look at me like im a wolf? im not going to eat you, why are you so afraid of me? im not afraid of you. jiang yining retorted stubbornly. im going back to my room now. bye. she took a stride and was about to walk off when lu zhi held her hand and pressed her down against the sofa.. Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: You Are Not Trying to Steal A Kiss From Me, Right? chapter 131: you are not trying to steal a kiss from me, right? translator: nvoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio let me rub it for you, lu zhi pulled her calf onto his knee and rubbed the bruised area gently. jiang yining only felt numbness and itchiness where he touched her. i can do it myself.1 its not effective if you rub it yourself/ lu zhi was unrelenting. jiang yining wasnt used to such intimate behavior, but she couldnt break free. she could only let him be. after a long while, lu zhi finally released her after he was sure that the swelling on her calf had subsided. remember to apply some bruising cream on it. hm. jiang yining lowered her head, turned and ran away with a flushed face. lu zhi looked at her fleeing figure and a faint smile lingered in his eyes. old madam lu had been talcing care of chen kexin in the hospital for the whole day. it was too late at night to go home, so she slept on a cot in chen kexins ward. the next morning after she woke up she came out of the bathroom after washing up and overheard the conversation between chen qinglian and a servant. it was only then that she found out that jiang yining had gotten into trouble again and offended the tao family. without another word, she rushed back to the old residence in a rage. she found her husband and kicked up a big fuss. see? shes getting more and more outrageous! she used ah zhis love for her to sow discord between the our family and the taos. if this continues, the lu family will be destroyed by this demoness sooner or later! are you just going to let her be? whos been gossiping in front of you? old master lu had repeatedly instructed the servants at home not to tell his wife about the incident. dont worry about how 1 found out. just tell me how you will deal with jiang yining! old madam lu would never rat chen qinglian out. its not what you think. ive already decided to let ah zhi handle the matter. old master lu picked up his teacup and blew on it gently. just as he was about to drink his tea, old madam lu suddenly reached out and knocked the teacup out of his hand. still in the mood to drink tea? no tea for you1 boiling hot tea splashed on the two of them. old master lus face darkened. can you stop being unreasonable? im just thinking for the lu family! ah zhi is already under that womans spell. what do you think will happen if you leave this matter to him? i want to know how youll explain to your ancestors when the century-old lu family fall from grace! old madam lu said angrily. t know what im doing. stop nagging. old master lu said unhappily. hmph, im not counting on you anymore. if you dont care enough to deal with it, i will! old master lu sensed that something wasnt right and asked, what are you going to do? none of your business! old madam lu turned and left after she said that. the longer old master lu sat on the sofa, the more he felt that something bad was going to happen. he stood up, grabbed his coat and chased after his wife. old madam lu got into the car and said to the driver, to shui yuan. the driver was stunned when he heard this, but he still started the car obediently and drove old madam lu to her destination. shui yuan was where old patrich lu and the other elders from the lu family lived. almost everyone who lived there held great power within the lu family at one time. people usually wouldnt dare to disturb them for no reason. even someone as noble as old madam lu couldnt just visit them on a whim. old madam lu knew very well that her husband favored ah zhi and wouldnt listen to her. and ah zhi was bewitched by jiang yining and no longer listened to her. how could she count on the two of them to kick jiang yining out of the lu family? no way! the only backer she could find now was old patriarch lu. she didnt go to the elders previously because reason wasnt on her side. even if she asked them to come forward, she might not get the results she wanted. but things were different this time if jiang yining stirred up a conflict between the lu and the tao families, it would greatly damage the lu familys interests! how could the elders of the lu family sir idly by? this time, she would definitely kick that witch, jiang yining, out of the family! the car arrived at shui yuan. when old madam lu got out of the car, she reminded the driver, youre not allowed to tell anyone that im here. do you understand? yes. the driver was scared. he was indeed going to secretly call the old master and tell him. but he didnt dare to call him now. old madam lu went into shui yuan. about an hour later, she walked out holding the arm of a sprightly old man with a head full of white hair. dad, be careful.1 hm. old patriarch lu nodded. they both got into the car and the driver started the car quickly. jiang yining had no classes in the morning, so she woke up slightly later and came downstairs for breakfast only at 10 a.m. after she had her leisurely breakfast, lu zhi called her into the study to start her job as his assistant. ger me a cup of coffee. no sugar. the temperature has to be around 50 degrees before i drink it. why so many requirements for a cup of coffee? jiang yining cursed in her heart, but she still obediently did as he asked. but right after she brought him coffee, lu zhi asked her to massage his shoulders. jiang yining walked behind him and kneaded his shoulders perfunctorily. ive run out of strength. rest for a while before you continue. lu zhi replied expressionlessly while staring at his computer screen. jiang yining secretly snorted. arent you going to the office? impatient already? no jiang yining gave him an insincere smile. she didnt like doing trivial things. she saw that as a waste of life. lu zhi tapped on his keyboard a few times and said, youd better not be. come, tell me what you think about this smart program. when jiang yining heard this, she couldnt help but be interested and went over to his computer. she began to study the code. lu zhi looked up and stared at her delicate profile, his eyes smiling possessively. jiang yining studied the code for a while, then pointed at the screen and said, theres a typo in this end statement. she turned her head slightly and saw lu zhis handsome face inches away from hers. their lips were so close together. she could even feel his breath. jiang yining froze on the spot and forgot to move back. silence filled the air. after a long time, lu zhi lifted his slender hand and pinched her delicate chin. he teased, you are not trying to steal a kiss from me, right? jiang yining reacted at once and moved back on instinct. however, lu zhi had already expected her reaction and put his hand on her back. her sudden backward movement caused her to bounce forward and fall into his arms. thud! her head hit his chin hard. lu zhi could feel the vibration in his skull. her head was really hard, he thought to himself with a slight frown. jiang yining clutched her head and struggled out of his arms. she said, lu zhi, can you focus on your work and stop kidding around? i also want to focus on my work. who asked you to keep seducing me? lu zhi replied calmly. jiang yining widened her eyes and said in embarrassment, when did i seduce you? just now, your eyes were filled with the desire to be kissed. jiang yining roiled up her sleeves, ready to fight him to death! but when her eyes met lu zhis, she stopped herself. forget it! she couldnt beat him in a fist fight! shed let him win for a while longer.. Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: He Is Willing to Give up Everything For You, What About You? chapter 132: he is willing to give up everything for you, what about you? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio okay. tell me what else is wrong with this program, lu zhi said with a serious face. it was as if the person who just teased jiang yining wasnt him but someone else. jiang yining took a deep breath and calmly explained the loopholes she saw in the program. she also suggested ways to optimize the program. you are so gifted in al. why dont you work as an al designer at our company? 111 give you the package of an engineer. lu zhi cherished talent and was willing to pay for it. this was also one of the reasons why he ran lu corporation so successfully. whats the package like for an engineer? an annual salary of three million yuan. after working for five years, you will be given a prime location villa in a-city. the company will also take care of your childrens education and your spouses job. youre already working at lu corporation. if 1 also join the company, wouldnt the company save quite a bit of money in terms of the benefits? jiang yining joked. well make it up to you in other ways. when we have children in the future, ill send them to top schools. lu zhi smiled faintly. jiang yining was embarrassed. im not having children with you. dont even think about it. lu zhi took back his smile. i was just joking with you. did you think 1 was serious? hmph. jiang yining kept quiet. how about it? do you want to consider joining our company? lu zhi asked as he fiddled with his fountain pen. um, let me think about it. under normal circumstances, jiang yining would never consider it. after all, she could make a seven-figure profit from any job she took. however, she couldnt touch her bank card now, and she didnt want the gu family to find her. she had to tread carefully when it came to taking jobs or making money. if she joined lu corporation, she could at least fund her daily expenses. alright, 111 let you sleep on it for one night. okay. jiang yining nodded. lu zhi held his fountain pen tighter. no matter how cunning this little fox was, there would be times when she would let her guard down. he did not believe that she could escape the trap he had carefully set. the two of them were busy for the entire morning. when it was almost time for lunch, the housekeeper knocked on the door and walked in. sir, old patriarch and old madam are here. old patriarch? lu zhi asked loudly. yes, the housekeeper replied affirmatively. it took lu zhi only a few seconds to figure out why his great-grandfather was here. with a sneer, he said, invite them in. also, serve lunch. yes. the housekeeper nodded and left the study. jiang yining asked curiously, your great-grandfather is still alive? yes, hes in his nineties. hes ancient. jiang yining was a little envious of his familys longevity. if her teachers were around, they would probably be around the same age as old patriarch lu. unfortunately lu zhi saw her down expression and thought that she was worried about meeting his elders. the stronger the person was, the more heartbreaking it was to see their fragile side. he reached out and patted her head. dont worry. no matter who grandma brings, 1 can handle it. lu zhi, your future wife is a very lucky woman, jiang yining muttered softly. he wasnt the friendliest person around, but whenever they encountered any problems, he would always face it head-on standing in front of her. as his wife, she didnt have to worry about anything. lu zhi chuckled. if being my wife is so good, you can consider staying on. when jiang yining heard this, she turned away and pretended that she didnt hear him. the two of them stayed in the study a while more before they walked downstairs together. the housekeeper had already invited old patriarch lu and old madam lu into the dining room. jiang yining secretly sized up this legendary figure and clenched her fists. lu zhi walked up and asked calmly, great-grandpa, what a surprise to see you. 1 didnt want to come here either, but isnt theres a problem in the family? i cant not come. old patriarch lus words werent harsh, but every word carried a strong pressure and made people sit up and listen. there is indeed a small problem in the family, but we can handle it. i will never disturb your peaceful retirement over such a small thing. lu zhi looked at his grandmother when he said that. he was warning her. however, old madam lu ignored him and complained, dad, this is the demoness i told you about. old patriarch lu asked in a restrained voice, are you jiang yining? yes, jiang yining replied calmly. yining is my wife and your great-granddaughter-in-law. lu zhi introduced jiang yining. old patriarch lu stroked his beard and said, since ancient times, marriages should be proposed by a matchmaker and decided by the parents. i know that modern society is more open and we are not as particular anymore, but you should at least inform the elders of the family that you got married, right? after a short pause, his voice turned colder as he continued, or is it because you no longer have respect for us elders anymore? great-grandpa, its not that 1 dont want to tell you. its just that after i married yining, things kept happening and i never found the right time. lu zhi held jiang yinings hand. old patriarch lu used the loophole in lu zhis reasoning and lectured, if things kept happening in the family after you got married, it means that the two of you are not suitable. ah zhi, as the heir of the lu family, you should find a wife who is suitable for the family and not randomly marry anyone you fancy. dad, ive already warned ah zhi that jiang yining isnt suitable as his wife, but he wouldnt listen. see what happened? the demoness has instigated a rift between our family and the taos. we can forget about continuous prosperity for the family. old madam lu took the opportunity to throw jiang yining under the bus. old patriarch lu glanced at jiang yining and said, 1 dont care how you managed to hook ah zhi, but for the sake of his future, please leave the lu family. lu zhis expression changed slightly. great-grandpa! why are you shouting? did i let you speak? old patriarch lu shouted. his aura of someone who had always been in charge shocked everyone in the room. lu zhi tolerated it and said, i disagree. yining is the person ive set my mind on for the rest of my life. no one can chase her away. including me? old patriarch lu asked. yes, lu zhi answered without hesitation. old patriarch lu slammed the table and said angrily, lu zhi, dont forget that everything you have now is given to you by the lu family! do you think you can do whatever you want just because youre put in charge of lu corporation? let me tell you, i can raise you up, but i can also pull you down! i can make you lose everything! you really ought to consider carefully if you want this woman or continue as the heir of the lu family! i dont care about any of those privileges! if you want to take them back, i wont stop you! lu zhi enunciated every word with determination. old patriarch lu was so angry that the veins on his face popped out. old madam lu, who was standing at the side, also got anxious. she only wanted to kick jiang yining out of the lu family, not ah zhi! she opened her mouth to speak but old patriarch lu beat her to it. he stared straight at jiang yining and asked, he is willing to give up everything for you.. what about you? what are you willing to do for him? Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: You’ve Really Fallen Under Her Spell chapter 133: youve really fallen under her spell translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yinings expression changed slightly, but she didnt answer his question. instead, she asked, are you serious about kicking lu zhi out of lu corporation? old patriarch lu thought that she was reluctant to part with the lu familys wealth. he even abandoned his rationality for you. such a person-in-charge will only harm lu corporation and even the entire lu family. i wont keep him! jiang yining shook her head slightly when she heard this. she wouldnt drag lu zhi into trouble. after all, she used him only to investigate lin yans whereabouts, not to destroy him. if lu zhis position was at risk, she would withdraw herself without hesitation to protect him. however, the attitude of the lu family was truly disheartening. jiang yining chuckled and said, lu zhi has put in so much effort for the lu family. but in the end, you negate all his efforts. we dont have to stay in such a lu family! she turned her head to look at lu zhi and blinked. hubby, dont worry. in riches or poverty, 1 stand by you. even if you cant earn money in the near term, ill support you. will you leave with me or continue to stay in this family and suffer? she had the ability to support him even if he left the lu family. she even had sufficient funds to help him make a comeback! they didnt need to stay here and endure the attitude of the lu family! lu zhis lips curled up slightly when he heard that. she would support him? this was the first time a woman dared to say that to him. although he didnt need anyone to support him, it sounded pretty good. of course, ill go with you. lu zhi agreed decisively. jiang yining smiled. shall we go now? did 1 say that you can leave? old patriarch lu asked. do we still need your permission? you just said that youll kick ah zhi out of the lu family. jiang yining said fearlessly under his stern gaze. old patriarch lu was speechless. after a long pause, he said, all zhi, are you really going to leave the lu family? ive made my intentions clear. lu zhi replied. ah zhi, are you crazy? you are going to leave the lu family for this woman? old madam lu finally couldnt help but shout. grandma, isnt this what you want? lu zhi asked mockingly. ever since jiang yining married him, his grandmother had been making things difficult for her and disrupting his peace. he remained civil time and again for the sake of kinship, but his grandmother kept pushing her luck. she was now using his great-grandfathers power to threaten and bribe him into leaving jiang yining. if she succeeded, who knew what he would have to give up next? he would not succumb to coercion! he would protect the things he cared about at all costs. otherwise, how could he be a man of indomitable spirit? lu zhi pulled jiang yining to go. old madam lu quickly blocked their way. youre not allowed to leave! ive worked so hard to raise you. am i not even as important as her in your eyes? you are actually going to abandon lu corporation and all the members of the lu family for her? do you have a conscience? grandma, please move aside. lu zhi spat coldly. i wont! she would never let him leave. only jiang yining could leave! no one could chase her grandson away! old madam lu continued to stand in their way. old patriarch lu stood up and tapped his walking stick against the floor. all zhi, come with me to the study. lu zhi stood still. whats wrong? have you also lost your identity as a descendant of the lu family just because you are no longer the ceo of lu corporation? i, your great-grandfather, cant even get you to move? old master lu asked sternly. lu zhi finally started walking. the two of them walked upstairs to the study one after another. only jiang yining and old madam lu were left in the living room. old madam lus eyes were red as she cursed resentfully, its all your fault, you witch! all zhi was not like this before. he used to be so obedient its all your fault. youve turned him into a rebel! my fault? why dont you reflect on what youve done wrong? jiang yining ignored her, walked to the sofa and sat down. she then picked up a cup of tea and drank it slowly. you are still in the mood to drink tea? old madam lu said angrily. why not? jiang yining thought for a few seconds and continued, ah zhi and i were prepared to leave the lu family, but you insisted on stopping us. as long as i havent been evicted with a legitimate reason, i am still the lady of the house and have the right to control everything here. you little slut! old madam lu said without thinking. jiang yining slammed the teacup on the table and looked at her coldly. can you repeat what you just said? i can say it as many times as i want. what can you do? old madam lu argued. jiang yining replied coldly, 1 cant control your mouth, but 1 can control your grandson. if you say such dirty words again, believe it or not, 111 immediately abduct your grandson so youll never see him again. you old madam lu was extremely angry, but she ran out of arguments, so she endured it. the living room fell into a dead silence. meanwhile in the study, lu zhi closed the door after he walked in. old patriarch lu walked to the french windows and said, all zhi, 1 dont want to interfere with who you marry but as the heir of the lu family, you are too reckless. i am indeed not a qualified successor. so, great-grandpa, please pick someone else. lu zhis voice was cold, without any reluctance. are you going to anger me to death before you stop? i dont understand what great-grandpa means. lu zhi met his great-grandfathers eyes calmly. old patriarch lu was at wits end. he sucked in a breath and said, you are the only standout among the younger generation of the lu family. why else would i have chosen you as the successor of the lu family? i said those words just now to test jiang yining, not to chase you out of the lu family. old patriarch lu didnt expect jiang yining to be such a tough nut to crack. she actually wanted to run away with lu zhi? old patriarch lu could not help but sigh when he thought about these twos response. no wonder his daughter-in-law couldnt handle that young girl. she really did not play by the rules. lu zhi remained silent. old patriarch lu continued, but the rift youve created with the tao family isnt just going to disappear. as the heir of the lu family, you must bring it to close. otherwise, even if i want to keep you in the lu family, the others wont agree. lu zhi said calmly, if they dont agree, ill just leave lu corporation. if you ever do that, ill die in front of you! old master lu said gravely. lu zhi furrowed his brows and said after a while, great-grandpa, if 1 manage to shut the mouths of the lu family, i hope you can promise me something. what is it? i would like you to order my grandmother to stop making things difficult for yining. lu zhi replied softly. youre still protecting that girl at a time like this? 1 think youve really fallen under her spell. old patriarch lu revealed an expression of helplessness. lu zhis lips curled up into a faint smile as he secretly agreed with his great-grandfather.. Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: My Chest Hurts, Help Me Rub It chapter 134: my chest hurts, help me rub it translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio okay, i promise you. but you must bring this rift between our family and the taos to a beautiful close so no one can hold it against you. old patriarch lu compromised. no problem. lu zhi agreed readily. old master lu glared at him and said, you used to be so pure of heart and free from desires. you didnt take any woman seriously, but you fell so hopelessly for this girl? in the old mans eyes, jiang yining was indeed different from other girls. she was quite attractive. but not to the extent of being unparalleled or being the one for him. why did ah zhi fall for her? beauty is in the eye of the beholder. great-grandpa wouldnt understand. lu zhi said calmly. old patriarch lu was speechless. jiang yining waited and waited in the living room, but lu zhi hadnt appeared. she deeply suspected that old patriarch lu had asked someone to detain him. just as she couldnt take it anymore and got up to go to the study and check, footsteps suddenly rang out from the stairs. jiang yining quickly put down her tea and pretended to be calm as she looked in the direction of the stairs. sure enough, in the next second, old patriarch lu and lu zhi appeared in her field of vision. although the two of them still did not look happy, at least they didnt look as scary as before. old madam lu was even more anxious than jiang yining. she hurried up to them and said, dad, please reconsider your decision. ah zhi has done so much for the lus. can you before she could finish, old patriarch lu said, ive already decided to keep all zhi in the lu family. however, as a punishment, he must clean up the mess with the tao family. old patriarch lus voice was dignified, like he was granting amnesty. old madam lu heaved a sigh of relief, but she quickly remembered jiang yining. and theres no punishment for her? all zhi has already suffered on her behalf. i gave him 30 lashes. old patriarch lu then warned coldly, you are a daughter-in-law of the lu family. remember to behave yourself. dont be as reckless as you were, because i wont let you off so easily next time! jiang yining was stunned. that was it? old patriarch lu did not give everyone time to react and strode away. after a long while, old madam lu recovered from her shock and felt that something was amiss. after going around in circles, nothing happened to jiang yining? not even a little punishment? dad! old madam lu chased after old patriarch lu. jiang yining walked up to lu zhi and asked worriedly, did great-grandpa really give you thirty lashes? yes. lu zhi nodded. where? does it hurt? jiang yining felt guilty. lu zhi could have stayed out of this matter, but he had to go against his family and even got punished for her. here. lu zhi grabbed her hand and rubbed his chest with it. through a thin veil that was his shirt, jiang yining could feel his heart pounding. she was stunned for a long time before she abruptly retracted her hand and bit her lower lip. rascal, how could great-grandpa hit you there? he didnt hit me here, but it hurts here. lu zhi replied coldly with a serious face. however, his pitch-black eyes seemed to be on fire, threatening to melt people into ashes. jiang yining spat, you can die of pain for all i care! she then turned and ran away. lu zhi looked at her fleeing figure and a faint smile spread in his low and hoarse voice. the next day was the weekend. jiang yining woke up and pestered lu zhi to ask him what he had to do to make old patriarch lu compromise. she wanted to do her part. after all, he was dragged into this because of her. however, no matter if how she acted cute, coaxed him, or threatened him, he wouldnt reveal a thing. he just told her to wait and watch the drama unfold. jiang yining had no choice but to give up. soon, another day passed. jiang yining had been invited to xiao yeyus tea party. she didnt want to go at first, but xiao yeyu kept calling her phone to say that ye xiaoxi had already arrived and they were both waiting for her. jiang yining had no choice but to turn up. lu zhi waited for her to hang up before he asked, whose house are you going to? xiao yeyu, your business partner. lu zhi took a while to recall her name. he then said coldly, ah, her. 1 didnt expect you to be so close to her. he worked with at least a thousand partners like the xiao family every year. he paid no attention to them except during partnership discussion and contract negotiation. however, if she liked it, he would let her be. alright, im going to pack my things and get ready for the party. ill go with you. lu zhi threw the newspaper aside and stood up. arent you busy? she just saw ah man carry a large pile of documents into his study. how can work be more important than spending time with my wife? what provoked this guy recently that every other sentence he uttered sounded like he was flirting? jiang yining looked at him strangely. lu zhi didnt seem to mind at all. he grabbed her hand and pulled her along domineeringly. after a quick preparation, jiang yining walked out of her room and saw the housekeeper standing beside lu zhi with a pile of gifts. the two of them were obviously waiting for her. why did you get all these? presents for you to give away. lu zhi replied calmly. all socialites like to compare themselves. when kexin attended similar functions in the past, she was mocked for not knowing the rules. he saw with his own eyes that kexins eyes were red and swollen from crying because she didnt prepare gifts. therefore, he remembered it very clearly. he didnt want her to have the same bad experience. jiang yining didnt expect the socialites in china to be so vain. it was just that a few women sitting together for a tea party, but they had to compare themselves by giving gifts. thank you for being so considerate. arent you jealous? lu zhi asked. jiang yining looked at him in confusion. why would she be jealous? lu zhi looked at her dumbfounded expression and patted her head. lets go. it was really hard to guess what this man was thinking when he said words that came out of nowhere. the two of them arrived at the xiao residence by car. when their car stopped, they saw many luxury cars parked along the xiao residence driveway. several socialites arrived at the same time as them. when they saw lu zhi and jiang yining, they whispered to each other. they seemed to be discussing how xiao yeyu was so capable that she managed to get lu zhi to come. both jiang yining and lu zhi ignored them. they walked into the xiao family villa. they had just walked in when xiao yeyu, who was wearing a red tube dress, welcomed them warmly. she had fair skin and a good figure. her outfit made her look charming, sexy and elegant. she was stunning. many of the men present had their eyes firmly fixed on her. even jiang yining could not help but reveal a surprised expression when she saw her. yining, youre finally here! xiao yeyu hugged jiang yining and said affectionately. she then let go of her and greeted lu zhi gracefully, mr. lu, i didnt expect to meet you again so soon.. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: If Miss Jiang Likes It, I’m Happy to Give It up! chapter 135: if miss jiang likes it, im happy to give it up! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio hi, lu zhi replied softly. his cold reply didnt extinguish the joy in xiao yeyus heart. she had put in so much effort to please jiang yining in order to get close to him. she was finally a little closer to him, and it was hard to control her emotions. xiao yeyus gaze lingered on lu zhi for a few seconds before she looked away. mr. lu, yining, please come in. she led the way as she spoke and regained her composure. everyone is here. yining, xiaoxi has been waiting for you for almost an hour. jiang yining nodded slightly. not long after, the three of them found ye xiaoxi. she was sitting alone in a corner, eating a plate full of food. the girls around her flocked together, and no one was paying any attention to her. jiang yining felt a little sad when she saw ye xiaoxi like this. back then, when she lived with the gus, she was also excluded like this. everyone knew that gu zhanqing favored jiang rou and hated her to the core. people who sucked up to the rich and powerful usually also looked down on those despised by them. people around gu zhanqing also thought of ways to ignore and humiliate her. xiaoxi, jiang yining walked up and said. yining! ye xiaoxi swallowed the cake in her mouth and praised with a smile, the food at yeyus house is really delicious. ive already eaten a so much. ill be at least three pounds heavier when i get home. come, try some! she stabbed her fork into a piece of fruit and placed it by jiang yinings mouth. xiao yeyu reminded her, xiaoxi, youve used that fork. ill get a new one for yining. oh? i forgot. ye xiaoxi did not pay attention to such things. she was a person whod shared an ice cream with her friend, let alone a fork. im sorry ye xiaoxi retracted her hand in embarrassment. however, jiang yining took the fork from her and bit the fruit off it without caring. i dont mind. xiao yeyu stopped in her tracks. after a while, she smiled and said, were all friends. its okay to share utensils occasionally. ye xiaoxi looked at jiang yining and smiled happily. lu zhi saw everything. after a moment of silence, he picked up a knife and a fork from the side, sat down beside jiang yining and ate leisurely. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi exchanged a few words in a low voice. suddenly, a piece of fresh cream cake was put in front of her mouth. on top of it was a golden pineapple with an alluring sweet fragrance. without thinking, she opened her mouth and ate it. she then realized what she had done and looked up. she saw lu zhi take back his spoon and calmly scoop up another piece of cake before putting it into his mouth. in the next second, he frowned slightly and said, too sweet. too sweet, but he still ate it? besides, who let him feed her with his used spoon? jiang yining lowered her voice and said, lu zhi, why did you feed me with your spoon just now? didnt you say that you didnt mind? lu zhi raised his eyebrows and asked. i didnt mind using ye xiaoxi fork! jiang yining emphasized. lu zhi chuckled and whispered in her ear, im your husband. shes just your friend. if you dont mind sharing utensils with her, you naturally wont mind sharing with me. what kind of unreasonable logic was that? jiang yining glared at him and stood up abruptly. she pulled ye xiaoxi and said, accompany me to the washroom. ye xiaoxi was dumbfounded. xiao yeyu saw the interaction between lu zhi and jiang yining. she was jealous and envious. how could he be so perfect? he was cold and arrogant to outsiders, but he would smile only at jiang yining. if she became his woman, would he also treat her so well and give her such a doting smile? xiao yeyu slowly scooted up to lu zhi. she thought hard about what to say and opened her mouth, mr. lu, you seem to love yining very much. yes. lu zhis expression reverted to one of indifference and his body emitted a cold aura that kept people a thousand miles away. xiao yeyu was a little nervous. after a long pause, she said, mr. lu, do you want to know what yining is like in school? lu zhis expression changed slightly but he didnt say anything. after a long time, xiao yeyu figured that he was not interested and was about to change the subject when lu zhi said, tell me. xiao yeyu was overjoyed, but at the same time, she was deeply envious of jiang yining for winning lu zhis favor. suppressing her complicated emotions, she began to talk about jiang yining. jiang yining dragged ye xiaoxi into the washroom. ye xiaoxi stared at her curiously for a while before she said, yining, your face is so red. are you feeling shy? how can i be shy? its because the central air conditioning in the xiao residence is turned up too high. i feel hot. jiang yining raised her hand and fanned herself. oh, would you like to go outside to get some fresh air? ye xiaoxi asked. it was probably even more stuffy in the washroom. yes. jiang yining nodded. come with me. ye xiaoxi was about to agree when her stomach growled and her face turned pale. yining, why dont you go ahead. i guess itll be a while before i can join you. ye xiaoxi regretted eating so much cold food. jiang yining understood what was going on. she took out a sachet of medicine from her bag and said, find some hot water later and drink this. come and find me when you feel better. okay. ye xiaoxi nodded. the xiao residence was neither too big nor too small. jiang yining circled it and was finally attracted by a talking parrot. good evening, miss. warm wishes, miss. please give me something to eat. the parrot stood on a perch and talked non-stop. jiang yining could not help but laugh. if you like this talkative parrot, i can give it to you. an unfamiliar voice sounded behind her. jiang yining immediately stopped smiling and looked behind her warily. hey, beautiful, dont be so nervous when you see me. xiao nanchen waved his hand and revealed a charming smile. jiang yining frowned and thought for a while. she remembered that he was xiao yeyus brother and they had met once when she came to the xiao residence. seeing that she didnt speak, xiao nanchen started his formal introduction, i am you are yeyus brother, i know. jiang yining interrupted him. you have a good memory. xiao nanchen took a step forward and cast a long shadow on jiang yinings petite frame. he stood at arms length next to the her and teased the parrot, myna, sing me a song. the parrot started to sing by the bridge in beat. it looked as lively as a human. jiang yining walked forward a little to distance herself from xiao nanchen. miss jiang, do you like it? when the party is over, ill send this parrot to your house. xiao nanchen didnt seem to notice her distance and moved closer to her. a true gentleman does not snatch what others love. i cant accept your generous gift. jiang yining declined. if miss jiang likes it, im happy to give it up. i just want you to be happy. xiao nanchen said ambiguously. disgust flashed across jiang yinings eyes. she hated playboys. xiao nanchen knew that she was lu zhis wife, yet he dared to say such frivolous words. he must be tired of living! young master xiao, youre so considerate. jiang yining smiled brightly. her beautiful posture dazzled xiao nanchen. but of course. xiao nanchen moved closer to jiang yining. jiang yining pretended not to notice it and kept smiling. yining xiao nanchen thought that jiang yining had taken the bait and called her by her name. when he moved even closer to jiang yining, jiang yining took out a few shiny silver needles quickly and pointed them at his crotch. young master xiao, i dont think we are that close. please call me young madam lu. also, behave yourself in the future, or you wont even know how you became impotent.. Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: No Woman Can Escape My Charm! chapter 136: no woman can escape my charm! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio xiao nanchen knew that she was feisty, but he didnt expect her to have silver needles on her at a party. to protect his happiness for the rest of his life, he made a surrender gesture with his hands and said, young madam lu, 1 didnt do anything. dont get so agitated. 1 fawned over you just now because youre my sisters friend lets talk things over. dont blow things up and let everyone see us make a fool of ourselves. jiang yining replied coldly, i have yet to emasculate you because of yeyu. xiao nanchen, please use your playboy tricks on someone else! dont pester me. this is my last warning to you. jiang yining kept her silver needles after she said that and retreated slowly. only when there was enough distance between them did she break into a run and ran away quickly. xiao nanchen touched his sore spot and hissed, this firecracker is quite alert. however, none of the women 1 like have ever escaped my charm! you are no exception! it was a matter of time. sooner or later, she would obediently submit to him! xiao nanchen revealed a confident smile. jiang yining rushed into the living room just as ye xiaoxi came out of the bathroom after washing her hands. the two of them collided. after ye xiaoxi steadied herself, she noticed jiang yinings panicked expression. she grabbed her arm and asked, yining, whats wrong? i almost tripped just now. jiang yining didnt mention xiao nanchens flirtatious behavior. you didnt fall, did you? ye xiaoxi asked nervously. no. jiang yining shook her head slightly. thats good. be careful, dont hurt yourself. hm. lets go back, ye xiaoxi said happily. jiang yining took a deep breath, and her expression reverted to one of indifference. when the two of them returned to the party, xiao yeyu was chatting happily and giggling non-stop with her hand over her mouth. when she looked up and noticed that they had returned, she immediately stopped talking and asked, yining, xiaoxi, what took you so long? i had a bit of stomach upset, so it took me some time. ye xiaoxi felt that xiao yeyu was getting too close to lu zhi. if she didnt know better, she would have thought that xiao yeyu was in love with lu zhi. hopefully, she was just overthinking. do you need me to get the family doctor to prescribe some medicine for you? although xiao yeyu said these considerate words, she secretly despised ye xiaoxi. from the moment she walked into the xiao residence, she had been eating non-stop. it was as if she was a hungry ghost reincarnated. it was so embarrassing! if it werent for the opportunity to get close to jiang yining and lu zhi, why would she be friends with this girl from a poor family? no, thanks. yining has already given me some medicine. i already feel much better. ye xiaoxi then changed the subject, by the way, yeyu, what were you and mr. lu talking about just now that made you so happy? xiao yeyus face turned slightly red. she looked at jiang yining shyly and said, just making small talk. she deliberately made her answer vague to provoke jiang yining. she wanted to make her jealous, so shed have a row with lu zhi and then she could make her way into lu zhis life. however, jiang yinings mind was not on what she was saying, so she naturally did not see the deeper meaning behind her dedicated performance. ye xiaoxi was a little unhappy, but she couldnt say anything about xiao yeyu in front of so many people. she mustered up the courage to smile at lu zhi as she said, mr. lu, tell us what you two were talking about. yining and i also want to be happy. lu zhi didnt want to waste his breath and said flatly, we were just talking about yinings life in school, which you know well. oh, 1 see. ye xiaoxi initially thought that lu zhi might be flirting but after hearing what he said, she immediately dispelled those thoughts. he seemed quite loyal to yining. xiao yeyu glared at ye xiaoxi for being too talkative and annoying. unfortunately, ye xiaoxi did not notice it. lu zhi got up, walked around xiao yeyu, sat beside jiang yining and touched her forehead. jiang yining came to her senses and looked at him with her dark eyes. what are you doing? checking if youre sick. im not sick. youve been distracted since you came back. did something happen? lu zhi asked in her ear. jiang yining shook her head. no. lu zhi could tell that she was hiding something, but he didnt want to probe further. hm, thats good. jiang yining pursed her lips and didnt say more. xiao nanchen saw them sitting together from afar and revealed a devilish smile. he walked over with his long legs. yeyu, are your friends having fun? xiao nanchen put his arm around xiao yeyus shoulder and asked in a low voice. xiao yeyu saw her brothers prolonged gaze at jiang yining and knew that this guy was up to no good. she slapped his hand away coldly and said, we are. why are you here chatting with us? dont you need to accompany your girlfriends? ye xiaoxi had just taken a sip of water when she heard the words girlfriends. she spat out all the water and hurriedly wiped her mouth with a tissue. the smile on xiao nanchens face froze momentarily before he pretended to be calm and said, yeyu, dont make fun of your brother. when did i have a girlfriend? hmph, ive always seen you with women but never the same one. xiao yeyu sabotaged her brother unceremoniously. those are my business partners and friends. ive never dated them. xiao nanchen emphasized, im very loyal. if he was loyal, the sun would rise from the west! you xiao yeyu wanted to continue her sabotage, but just as she started speaking, xiao nanchen muttered, if you dare to say more bad things about me, would you believe that ill air your dirty laundry in public? xiao yeyu had no choice but to stop. brother, i was joking with you. why did you pinch me? are you interested in my friend? xiao yeyu said with a smile. only two of her female friends were with them and jiang yining was married. if xiao nanchen dared to say that he was interested in jiang yining, lu zhi could kill him on the spot. the only other possibility was ye xiaoxi. xiao yeyu was too scheming! xiao nanchen didnt expect his sister to be bold enough to do this. he braced himself and said, if i say i am, is my good sister going to matchmake us? its useless for me to matchmake you. it depends on whether xiaoxi is interested in you. xiao yeyu said as she nudged ye xiaoxi. ye xiaoxi was dumbfounded. she had only met xiao nanchen once how could he be interested in her? xiao nanchen was a flirt, but an entitled one. he was very handsome, especially with his dreamy eyes that looked at everyone with affection. ye xiaoxi stared at him for a few seconds, her cheeks burning. however, she also knew her background well. how could she be worthy of xiao nanchen? dont talk nonsense. ye xiaoxi lowered her head. how is that nonsense? youre my classmate. if you and my brother get together, youll be my sister-in-law. xiao yeyu gloated. xiao nanchen revealed a half smile. jiang yining looked at him and got angry. was this man open to all women? just a moment ago, he was flirting with her, and now he was expressing his interest in xiaoxi. even if that bastard wanted to be with xiaoxi, he still had to go through her! jiang yining put her glass down on the table with a thud and said, whoever marries xiaoxi must be devoted to her. otherwise, i wont sit idly by as her friend. i will make anyone who dares to betray my good friend wish they were dead. she said as she picked up a banana and broke it in half. xiao nanchen instantly felt his crotch tighten.. Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Green chapter 137: green-eyed lu is at it again translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the atmosphere turned deathly awkward. xiao yeyu didnt expect her joke to induce such a big reaction from jiang yining. after being stunned for a while, she tried to smooth things over. yining, i was only joking when i said that my brother is a flirt. dont take it seriously, okay? okay. jiang yining kept mum about her encounter with xiao nanchen. xiao yeyus lips curled into a smile as she attempted to say something else. however, the atmosphere felt too strange. she struggled to find the words. once ive decided on the right girl, i will definitely treat her well for the rest of my life and never look at other girls. dont worry, young madam lu. xiao nanchen took the initiative to help himself. jiang yining didnt even bother to give him a perfunctory acknowledgement. instead, she said to ye xiaoxi, xiaoxi, would you be a dear and get me something to eat? sure. ye xiaoxi obeyed her unconditionally. she got up and took a tray with her to the buffet table. lu zhi sensed jiang yinings anger and held her hand as he stared at xiao nanchen coldly. xiao yeyu was secretly anxious. she kicked her brother when no one was looking, urging him get lost and not ruin her plans. xiao nanchen was reluctant, but he also knew that he was no match for lu zhi. he would only suffer if he fought lu zhi head-on. so, he smiled and said, ill go and say hi to the other guests. you guys chat. thanks, brother. 111 take care of my friends. xiao yeyu responded calmly. xiao nanchen nodded slightly and walked away. xiao yeyu heaved a sigh of relief. she met jiang yinings cold gaze and asked tentatively, yining, did my brother do something to offend you? tell me the truth. if he offended you, i wont let him off easily! some things couldnt be hidden or suppressed, like they never happened. that would only make the resentment buried deep down in ones heart grow. xiao yeyu knew what her brother was like. she also knew that jiang yining wouldnt give him a hard time for no reason. therefore, she wanted to clarify things as soon as possible. i saw him flirting with another woman just now. jiang yining naturally wouldnt tell anyone that xiao nanchen was flirting with her. that wouldnt just embarrass her, but also lu zhi. moreover, she would put the xiao family and ye xiaoxi in an unbearable situation. really? xiao yeyu was surprised at first, but then she said angrily, this bastard, he acts so serious in front of me, but hes such a flirt behind my back! sorry for my muddle-headedness to set him up with xiaoxi! yining, ill tell my parents and let them teach my brother a lesson. lets see if he still dares to act recklessly! xiao yeyu acted as if she was going to personally deal with xiao nanchen. jiang yining said, you didnt know what your brother did. you dont have to blame yourself. sigh, i feel really ashamed. xiao yeyu stood up and said, ill tell my parents now. yining, mr. lu, sit tight. ill be right back. jiang yining had no intention of stopping her. lu zhi sat lazily on the sofa, not caring at all about the xiaos family affairs. xiao yeyu stood there for a while more before she walked off angrily. when only the two of them were left on the sofa, lu zhi said, youre so nice to ye xiaoxi. if ye xiaoxi was a man, she would probably be a corpse soon. shes my friend. if i dont treat her well, who should i treat well? jiang yining said matter-of-factly. im also nice to you. why havent i seen you treat me well? ye xiaoxi didnt do anything for you. lu zhi asked. jiang yining was speechless. why was a grown man like him competing with ye xiaoxi? it was so ridiculous. theres nothing to compare between the two of you. then who is more important in your heart, me or her? lu zhi asked stubbornly. lu zhi, did you forget to take your medicine today? why do you have so many questions? answer my question. lu zhis pitch-black eyes were fixed on her. i refuse you cant refuse. you must give me an answer. lu zhi said domineeringly. jiang yinings head hurt. at this moment, ye xiaoxi walked back with a plate of fruits. she also had a cherry in her mouth; she looked like a very cute squirrel. jiang yining looked at her as if she was her savior. she quickly got up and sat down next to ye xiaoxi. she picked up a grape and said with a smile as she ate it, of course, xiaoxi is more important to me. she brings me food. 1 cant order you around. lu zhi narrowed his eyes dangerously. hearing that she was important, ye xiaoxi smiled happily and said, yining, is this enough for you? do you want to eat anything else? ill bring them over for you! she sounded like she was going to bring jiang yining the entire buffet table jiang yining extinguished her restless thoughts. no need, ill just eat a little. besides, xiaoxi had left. who was going to be her shield if lu zhi asked her more strange questions? okay! okay! ye xiaoxi returned to their table. lu zhi didnt say anything. he picked up an orange and peeled it slowly. the three of them sat in strange harmony. meanwhile, xiao yeyu found her mother and complained, mom, look at what my brother has done. i finally made some headway with lu zhi, but he had to pester jiang yining. he almost fell out with her just now! please keep him in line because if he continues to cause trouble, all my efforts will be in vain! mrs. xiao had always hoped to marry her daughter into a wealthy family so that the xiao family would also prosper with her in-laws. she was furious when she heard about her sons actions. alright, 111 deal with him and make him restrain himself. dont be angry. hmph, how can i not be angry? xiao yeyu pouted. mrs. xiao cupped her daughters face and said, my little princess, for this tea party, i spent 800,000 yuan to buy you this dress. the other expenses all add up to more than a million yuan. you should cherish this opportunity. two million yuan was not a huge sum of money for the xiaos. but they had just signed a loss-making business contract with the lu family, which put them in a tight financial situation. they could only spend more wisely. xiao yeyu also understood her mothers sacrifices for her. she dispelled the anger in her heart and said, mom, when 1 successfully hang onto lu zhis coattails, ill definitely repay you a thousand times over. hm, 111 look forward to it. mrs. xiao nodded. ill go back to the party now. go ahead. after watching her daughter leave, mrs. xiao called her son and asked him to come see her. xiao nanchen was very smart. he guessed that his sister must have tattletaled on him to their mother. how could he obediently admit his mistake? he refused to see her no matter what, saying that he was busy entertaining guests. however, even if he didnt find her, mrs. xiao had her ways. jiang yining and lu zhi sat waiting quite a while but xiao yeyu still hadnt returned. she asked ye xiaoxi quietly, do you want to stay here longer? ye xiaoxi shook her head and looked around, only to realize that xiao yeyu was not around. she replied softly, no. im not comfortable at such high-class functions. no one paid any attention to her, and no one said hi to her. her every move was incompatible with the xiao residence. she didnt know what else she could do other than eat. if it werent because she didnt want yeyu to feel bad, she would have left long ago. jiang yining also found the party boring. since ye xiaoxi didnt want to stay anymore, there was no need for her to waste more time here. then lets go. alright! ye xiaoxi nodded. jiang yining turned her head and looked at lu zhi. he also stood up. just as the three of them were about to leave, they suddenly heard a loud slap. everyone looked over and saw mrs. xiao raise her hand again. the person she slapped was none other than xiao nanchen. all the guests in the banquet hall were stunned.. Chapter 138 - Chapter 138:I Fell In Love With Her At First Sight chapter 138:i fell in love with her at first sight translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio xiao nanchen touched his cheek and looked at his mother in disbelief. mrs. xiao doted on him and his sister and always spared the rod. but she actually slapped him in public today. one could imagine how shocked he felt. mom, why did you slap me? did 1 do something wrong? mrs. xiaos heart was trembling but when she thought about the benefits of her daughter getting close to lu zhi, she made up her mind and said, you still have the nerve to ask? im too embarrassed to even say it! if you dont tell me why you slapped me, ill leave home now and never come back! xiao nanchen said angrily. he wasnt a two-or-three-year-old child anymore. he had self-pride. moreover, there were so many people watching. if his mother didnt give him a proper reason, how could he face these people in the future? ah yu invited her friends over with good intentions. why did you provoke her friend? mrs. xiao snapped. nanchen, ive already told you not to act recklessly just because your family has money! otherwise, your father and 1 will teach you a lesson! you ignored my words and ruined ah yus relationship with her friend. i can only slap you to wake you up! i dont want someone else to discipline my child for me later! xiao nanchen glared angrily at xiao yeyu. he was furious. he might have let this go if his sister was really innocent. she was the one who started the trouble, but he had to bear the consequences! he would settle the score with her later! why are you looking at your sister? go apologize to the girl! mrs. xiao pushed her son. xiao nanchens lips twitched as he revealed a tight smile. alright, 111 go. he strode towards ye xiaoxi and bowed. im sorry, miss ye. 1 played with your feelings. it will never happen again. ye xiaoxi felt like everyone was staring at her and was at a loss. no, its okay. you dont have to do this it was a joke and she didnt take it to heart. now that the matter had blown up, she felt that she was in the wrong. mom, are you happy now? xiao nanchens gaze swept past jiang yining, who was watching coldly from the sidelines. an evil fire rose in his heart. yeyu had asked his mother to come forward because of her. otherwise, given ye xiaoxis background, how could his mother bear to slap him? this troublemaker he would get her one day! he would make her pay for todays humiliation! xiao nanchen quickly looked away so no one could see his intentions. however, jiang yining could feel his hostility towards her. she let out a cold chuckle. she had never been afraid of anyone. if xiao nanchen wanted to play games, she would play with him until the end! mrs. xiao walked up to ye xiaoxi and said, miss, im really sorry. 1 didnt educate nanchen well. dont worry. ill definitely keep him in line. dont let this ruin your friendship with ah yu. i wont, auntie. a thin layer of sweat formed on ye xiaoxis forehead. she felt that the xiao family was too polite. it made her feel overwhelmed. mr. lu, miss jiang. ive already asked someone to prepare dinner. please adjourn to the family dining room and well have dinner together. i sincerely apologize to you, mrs. xiao said with polite elegance. xiao yeyu also walked up and said with a smile, yes, its time to eat. yining, mr. lu, you must join us. since the xiao family had already done so much, it would not look good to refuse. jiang yining and lu zhi looked at each other. why dont we go join them? lu zhi didnt want to give face to the xiao family, who had just made a ruckus and ruined his appetite, but jiang yining was willing to stay. he would stay with her. finally, the three of them were led into the family dining room by mrs. xiao. this place was more private, and the guests outside could not see what was going on. the servants brought sumptuous dishes to the table. mrs. xiao warmly invited them to eat. im really sorry. its your first time here as guests and youve encountered such a bad experience. its okay. mrs. xiao, youve already given the fairest punishment, jiang yining said calmly. mrs. xiao smiled awkwardly and asked, oh right, i heard from yeyu that you two are a very loving couple. how did you meet? my husband works with the lu family, so 1 keep tabs on happenings in the lu family. why didnt 1 hear any news of you two dating or holding a wedding? mrs. xiao didnt know jiang yining. she heard about her mostly from xiao yeyu. she had the feeling that lu zhi didnt really love jiang yining. after all, if a man really loved a woman, he would hold a grand wedding for her and tell the whole world that she was his. but lu zhi didnt do that. he didnt even announce to the public that jiang yining was his wife. this was too suspicious. mom, dont pry, xiao yeyu said coquettishly. im not prying! were just chatting casually, mrs. xiao said. jiang yining was about to open her mouth when lu zhi held her hand and said calmly, ive known her since we were very young. my grandfather and her grandfather arranged a betrothal for us. however, yining later went abroad with her parents and only came back not long ago to marry me. as time was short and yining had just returned to the country, there were many things to deal with. therefore, we didnt have time to hold a wedding. i see. a childhood betrothal who still fulfilled such promises in this day and age? mrs. xiao was surprised. ye xiaoxi and xiao yeyu did not expect this either. when lu zhi saw the threes astonished gazes, he chuckled lightly, looked at jiang yining affectionately and said, although it was a childhood betrothal, i fell in love with her at first sight. ive already decided that my feelings for her will never change in this lifetime. his deep voice was like a cello, clear and pleasant to the ear. but his burning gaze was possessive and made peoples heart pound. xiao yeyu was so jealous that her heart twisted into a ball. she secretly wondered why she wasnt the one sitting beside lu zhi. mrs. xiao also frowned. jiang yining was the only one who was stunned by his sudden confession. she tried to pull her hand out of his, but lu zhi was as steady as a rock, and she couldnt break free. jiang yining tried a few times and finally gave up. she tried her best to laugh as she said, lets eat. everyone, please. lets not talk about these mushing things anymore. yes, lets eat. mrs. xiao supported the change in subject and gave her daughter a look, telling her not to reveal anything. xiao yeyu lowered her gaze and stopped looking around the table. lu zhi continued to hold jiang yinings left hand and used his chopsticks to pick up dishes for jiang yining. eat more. jiang yining finally calmed down, but she was a little shocked when she saw him suddenly trying to please her. the food that she had just put into her mouth choked her. she coughed twice. lu zhi considerately gave her a glass of water. here. drink some water. jiang yining stared at the water like it was poison. how dare she drink it? lu zhi brought the glass to her mouth and said domineeringly, open up. jiang yining opened her mouth subconsciously. lu zhi then whispered in her ear, ye xiaoxi brought you fruits, and 1 picked up dishes for you and also fed you water. compared to her, 1 did one more thing for you. tell me, is she nicer to you or am 1? jiang yining was speechless. this petty man was still obsessing over the question earlier? the veins on jiang yinings forehead throbbed.. Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Looks Like The Tao Family Is Really Going Against Me chapter 139: looks like the tao family is really going against me translator: after dinner, mrs. xiao and xiao yeyu urged them to stay and enjoy in the evening entertainment activities. but lu zhi made an excuse that he had to deal with some business and insisted on leaving. the mother and daughter had no choice but to let them go and even walked them to their car. when they went back into the xiao residence, mrs. xiao was a little upset. she thought that her daughter would be able to steal lu zhi from jiang yining, but she saw that lu zhi cared very much for jiang yining and they were very close. it would be very difficult for yeyu to come between those two. actually, it was not that important for her daughter to marry lu zhi. the most important thing was to expand their network. now that yeyu was already friends with jiang yining, did she need to worry that she wouldnt meet other noble young masters from the upper class? as long as yeyu could catch one of them, she would be able to marry up, and the entire xiao family would prosper with her. mrs. xiao always liked to have backup plans. ah yu, i think you should pay more attention to other noble young masters. xiao yeyu wouldnt give up on lu zhi just like that. mom, why did you suddenly say that?1 its for your own good. lu zhi has an unruly personality and doesnt take anyone seriously. youre in over your head trying to get him to like you. mrs. xiao advised, ah yu, a woman s youth is fleeting. wouldnt it be a waste if you get nothing after you spent so much time on him? but i only like him. xiao yeyu adored and admired lu zhi. she was the ideal man in her heart, even if she had to be his mistress. she was happy to be his mistress! besides, in her opinion, other young masters were far inferior to lu zhi. with his capability and ambition, he would leave the other wealthy families in a-city far behind sooner or later. even if she was just his mistress, other wives would still respect her and try to curry favor with her. sweetie, why wont you take my advice? mommy wont harm you. mrs. xiao wanted to say more, bur xiao yeyu covered her ears and said perfunctorily, mom, im going back to my room. its been a long day. she then turned and left. mrs. xiao sighed. her daughter had grown up, and she could no longer tell her what to do. she only hoped that everything would go smoothly the next day, jiang yining slept until the sun was high in the sky before she got up lazily. ye xiaoxi sent her a video and told her that they had to complete some homework online. after she downloaded the video, she washed up and went to the kitchen downstairs. she got herself a small bowl of ice cream and was about to go back to her room to eat it when she saw qi feng and ah man rush upstairs with stern expressions. jiang yining noticed that they were heading in the direction of the study. she was curious and followed them. but when she arrived outside the study, she noticed that the door had been locked from the inside. she bit her ice-cream spoon and got even more curious. lu zhi seldom locked the door to his study. at most, the door would be closed. what serious thing happened this time and made them so nervous? jiang yining had ways to hear what they were saying inside. but none of these methods could be used because they involve bugging the room or hacking into the network in lu zhis study. it would be too much of an invasion of privacy forgetit. since they didnt want her to know, they probably didnt need her. jiang yining went back to her room to do her homework. in the study, ah man and qi feng turned on their laptops and reported the latest to lu zhi. sir, the tao family has already acquired nearly 9% of phantoms shares. qi feng continued, the holdings of the other major shareholders are currently unknown. i called every shareholder and asked them about their holdings. about seven of them have clearly stated that they would not sell their shares to the tao family. the remaining three were a little vague.. if the tao family buys up these three shareholders shares, they would own just 10% fewer shares than lu corporation, ah man added. phantom was a film and television company that lu corporation acquired. it had a market value of 50 billion yuan and had been growing steadily making considerable profits. lu corporations plan was to repackage phantom into a subsidiary so that they would have a larger share in the film and television industry. unexpectedly, a huge scandal broke out about phantoms ceo, mu bai, yesterday. he spent the entire night at a bar and was photographed by paparazzi making out with a male actor. they went to a hotel at 3 a.m. the media reported wantonly that mu bai cheated on his fiancee, was gay in private, and was a person of extremely bad character. after that, shareholders of phantom lost confidence and began dumping phantom shares. in just a few hours, phantoms share price had dropped by five percent. the tao family took advantage of the situation and openly purchased phantoms shares from the market. they also secretly urged a few major shareholders to sell their shares to them at a high price. lu zhi knocked on the table and sneered. looks like the tao family is really going against me. but it all depended on whether they had the ability! qi feng and ah man didnt dare to speak. the air in the study became dense, almost suffocating. lu zhi was silent for a moment before he asked, how many shares do we own now? 39%. the shares the tao family bought in the open market and the shares from the three directors would add up to about 27 or 28%. if one more major shareholder defected, lu corporation would lose control of phantom. okay, lu zhi said. ah man, invite director liao over. 1 would like to speak with him. yes. ah man turned and walked out the door. lu zhi then looked at qi feng and said, take 10% of the shares we own and sell it anonymously in the market with a limit order ten times the market price. sir! qi feng was puzzled. if they lost this 10% to the tao family, they would effectively hand phantom over to them! did the young master not remember how much effort they put into acquiring phantom back then? how could he just give it to the tao family? when 1 tell you to do something, just do it. dont ask. lu zhi guessed what qi feng was about to say and ordered in a low voice without any explanation. qi feng froze for a few seconds before he suppressed the confusion in his heart and left the study. about two hours later, ah man brought liao changqing into the study. lu zhi closed the door and started discussing with liao changqing. no one knew what they discussed. as for qi feng, as soon as he put in an anonymous sell limit order, the media amplified the negative news and said that shareholders of lu corporation had given up on phantom and had started to secretly dump their shares. the retail investors confidence shook, and everyone started to dump phantom shares. they wanted to get out even if they lost one-third of their money. meanwhile, the tao family continued to buy all the shares available in the market. in just a few hours, they had acquired another 7 or 8%. elder taos assistant reported the latest status, sir, weve spent nearly 35 billion yuan. the most recent buy orders were all done at high prices. most retail investors didnt know how to haggle, but some cunning old antiques knew how to jack up the price. a stock that was worth 120 yuan was suddenly going for 1200 yuan! if they continued to buy any available share in the open market, they would end up spending twice the amount of money to successfully acquire phantom. elder tao knew what his assistant meant. he said in a deep voice, its too late to stop now. we can only bite the bullet and fight this battle. i want that rascal lu zhi to bow his head and apologize to me. lets see if the old dog is more cutthroat or the new dog. elder tao didnt want to go against the lu family, but he had already said that he would. if he didnt do anything, people would look down on the tao family. he took the opportunity to acquire phantom and to teach lu zhi a lesson. he would force lu zhi to bow down to him and then use that as a reason to reconcile with the lu family.. Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Setting a Trap for the Old Fox chapter 140: setting a trap for the old fox translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio even if they couldnt reconcile, he would have ruthlessly torn off a big chunk of flesh from lu corporation as a warning to them. so that the lu family wouldnt act recklessly against the tao family. yes, sir. i understand. elder taos assistant nodded. elder tao then said, please carry on with your work. im going to meet with the few major shareholders of phantom again. jiang yining finished the homework associated with the video ye xiaoxi sent her. she looked down at her wechat and saw that ye xiaoxi had sent her a total of 20 messages. she could not help but be shocked. was this girl crazy? jiang yining frowned as she opened their chat. who will win the battle between the two giants of a-city, the lus or the taos? did these century-old family friends fall out because of a little phantom? the editor explains the real reasons phantom stock price plummeted. it looks like they wont survive this calamity. she scrolled through a dozen more messages and figured out the story. phantom was a subsidiary of lu corporation, and the tao family had acquired it with great fanfare. anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the tao family and the lu family had fallen out. jiang yining was lost in thought as she stared at her laptop. ye xiaoxi asked anxiously, yining, did the tao family attack the lu family because of the pan qi incident? she was afraid that she had caused trouble for yining. since tao niannian barged into their classroom and accused yining of being too harsh on pan qi, she had been worried that discord would arise between the tao family and the lu family. to her dismay, it really happened. ye xiaoxi wished she could bury herself in the ground and never come out again. after being in deep thought for a while, jiang yining looked at her laptop screen again and saw ye xiaoxis new message. she quickly typed a reply on her keyboard, xiaoxi, dont flatter yourself. who would take to heart a small grudge between you and pan qi? is it really not because of me? of course not. as the saying goes, there cant be two tigers on the same mountain. as the lu family and the tao family develop, their businesses would overlap more and more. sooner or later, there would be conflicts. this incident is just an example of accumulated business rivalry. it has nothing to do with you. oh, then im relieved. ye xiaoxi then asked, yining, will your husband be alright? can he defeat the old fox? i have confidence in lu zhi. hes not an ordinary person. jiang yining was quite certain. hehe, then 1 shall wait for you guys to make a beautiful comeback! okay. after jiang yining calmed ye xiaoxi down, she closed her laptop and hurried out to find lu zhi. the tao family must have attacked the lu family because of her conflict with tao niannian. she had to help, or she would feel bad. just as she arrived outside the study, someone opened the door from inside. jiang yining saw that it was an old gentleman and nodded slightly. the old gentleman smiled at her and left. lu zhi looked at the door and saw that she was still in her pajamas. he walked out and said, why are you in such a hurry to see me? lu zhi, 1 have something to ask you. you must answer me seriously. what is it? how confident are you to win this battle against the tao family? 30% chance. lu zhi said calmly. jiang yining sucked in a cold breath. it seemed that this matter was indeed a challenge. even lu zhi wasnt confident. is there anything 1 can do for you? lu zhi wanted to say no but when the words travelled to his mouth, they became, yes. arent you very proficient in it? jiang yining widened her sparkling eyes and nodded. hack all the news website and take down any negative news about phantom. if they publish a new article, take that one down too. just that? jiang yining was in disbelief. dont you need me to do anything else? yes. tell me. as long as i can do it, i will do my best to help you. jiang yining was like a female warrior, waiting for his next order. however, after waiting for a long time lu zhi patted her head and said, give me a massage. h h jiang yining wanted to blow his head off. how could he still joke at a time like this? be serious! how am i not serious? lu zhi walked closer to her and said condescendingly, this is a tough battle. without good health, how can 1 fight them? youre helping me by massaging me and relieving my fatigue. jiang yining gritted her teeth. fine. lets assume he was right! so, she gave him an amazing massage to relax his body. after that, she left lu zhi, who was drenched in sweat, and returned to her room to deal with any negative news online about phantom. on the tao familys end, elder tao was entertaining a few old directors of phantom when his assistant came in and whispered a few words to him. disdain appeared in his eyes as he heard his assistants update. it seemed that lu zhi was at his wits end. he had started hacking official news websites. the thing about public opinion the more it was suppressed, the harder it would come back. let him be. dont bother with that. netizens would naturally blow the matter up and spread it even farther. elder tao sat up straight and looked at the shareholders in the room. he told them what his assistant just told him and said with a smile, no matter how well lu zhi did in the past, he is still young and inexperienced. if someone really wanted to go after him, it would be a piece of cake. you are loyal to him, but can he protect your rights? how long has it been since phantoms shares crashed in the market? what effective measures did he come up with to save phantom? everyone looked at each other without saying a word. elder tao continued, when push comes to shove, it was the tao family who came forward and bought all the phantom shares to save it indirectly. everyone, 1 think phantom has great potential, so im willing to pay ten times the price to buy it. all of you are long-time shareholders of phantom, so i wont force you to sell your shares to me. i just wanted to ask you to help me successfully acquire phantom. if my wish comes true, be assured that i will not mistreat any of you! come, lets have a toast! elder tao stood up and invited everyone. the directors stood up one after another and raised their glasses. just as they were celebrating, the private dining room door was pushed open. then, liao changqing walked in and said happily, how can i not be present at such an important occasion? elder tao, are you looking down on me? elder tao was stunned for a moment before he said with a smile, i wouldnt dare to do that! its just that ive sent people to your house to personally invite you a few times, but you refused to show yourself. i thought you didnt want to see me. my granddaughter had a gastric attack, so i went to the hospital to keep her company. didnt 1 rush over here immediately as soon as i got home and heard the news? liao changqing walked in as he spoke. the person seated on elder taos left stood up and invited liao changqing to take his seat. liao changqings stake in lu corporation was 13%. he used to run phantom. later when the company wasnt doing well and was acquired by lu corporation, he retired and became one of the companys major shareholders. all the other directors in the room admired and respected liao changqing. elder tao was delighted. even liao changqing had come forward. lu zhi and phantom were doomed this time! Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: She Doesn’t Want Him to Lose chapter 141: she doesnt want him to lose translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after a few hours, elder tao and liao changqing came to an agreement. liao changqing was not willing to sell his shares to the tao family because phantom was the blood and sweat of the liao family. if he sold it, he would be too ashamed to face his ancestors. however, he was willing to help elder tao. other than being the biggest shareholder, one could also take control of phantom by having the board of directors elect a new chairperson. elder tao already owned 35% of phantom. if he won liao changqings vote worth 13% of the company, he could definitely take over phantom. liao changqing also said that the phantom board of directors could vote at their board meeting next tuesday. the loose ends could be tied up speedily. elder tao didnt want the battle to drag on in case there were any mishaps. naturally, he agreed to liao changqings suggestion. elder tao also promised generous rewards to the other directors. everyone left the meeting satisfied. two days went by in the blink of an eye. lu zhi had announced to the public that he was putting in every possible effort to buy back phantoms shares. he had also bought 3% of the shares from one of the smaller major shareholders. he would never let someone take over phantom in such a hostile manner. elder tao refused to be outdone even after he obtained liao changqings support. he was still at war with lu zhi. the tao family bought almost two-thirds of shares that were traded in the market. the remaining one-third were held by people who refused to sell. they were in a stalemate. while lu zhi was in a terrible fix, tao niannian was very pleased with herself. she purposely waited outside jiang yinings classroom to catch her. jiang yining, this whole fight started because of you. you still have the cheek to come to school? youre such a shameless person. if you dare to come to school, why wouldnt i? jiang yining said sarcastically. b*tch! just you wait! this is just the beginning. my grandfathers next moves will blow your mind! tao niannian cursed angrily. jiang yining chuckled disdainfully and walked away. tao niannian was annoyed that she got snubbed. she stomped her feet and walked to her car. after jiang yining got home, she thought about it and went to look for lu zhi. she knocked on the door to the gym. lu zhi was doing push-ups, wearing black sweatpants and a sleeveless top that showed off his strong muscles. bean-sized beads of sweat slid down slowly along his shapely torso. he looked like he was bursting in hormones, very attractive. jiang yining looked away from him and said, lu zhi, are you already at wits end with the tao family? who said that? lu zhi said with a slight pant as he stood up and wiped the sweat off his face with a white towel. no one im just a little worried. jiang yining hated owing people favors. if lu zhi lost phantom, she would have caused him to lose a listed company with a market value of 50 billion yuan. how could she let that happen? she was afraid that she would never be able to pay him back in her lifetime lu zhis gaze fell on her face for a long time before he said in a deep voice, idiot. jiang yining said unhappily, im not stupid, okay? my iq and eqare both very high. lu zhi chuckled. yes, you have a high iq. 1 dont deny that. however, in terms of business, youre still a newbie. jiang yining pouted unhappily. lu zhi did not explain further even when he saw her like this. instead, he said, dont worry. even if 1 lose phantom, its just a drop in the bucket for me. i can afford it. jiang yining frowned. she didnt want him to lose. but she was indeed not interested in business. she couldnt help him even if she wanted to. while she remained quiet, lu zhi took off his top and revealed his beautiful eight-pack abs. jiang yining looked up and was about to speak when her gaze swept across his half-naked body, and her face turned red. in the next second, she raised her hand and covered her eyes. lu zhi, you exhibitionist! put on your clothes! i need to take a shower after exercising, so naturally ill have to strip. if you dont get out, ill take off my pants in front of you. lu zhis cold and handsome face flashed with playfulness. jiang yining quickly got up and walked out. hold on. ill leave now! hurry up, or ill take off lu zhi urged her with a smile. jiang yining ran out too quickly and almost tripped. fortunately, she grabbed the door frame. she didnt have time to think about it and quickly left the gym. bang! the door closed. lu zhi wiped away the smile on his face and walked into the bathroom unhurriedly. jiang yining walked far away, but her face was still as red as a cooked shrimp. she muttered under her breath, stinky lu zhi, bastard! dont you feel shameful stripping in front of a girl? she went back to her room and sat on her bed. she took a few deep breaths to calm her surging emotions. then, she was worried again. old patriarch lu had made a pact lu zhi which required him to settle the conflict with the tao family. but now, not only did he not settle the conflict, but the tao family had also attacked him. if lu zhi lost this battle with the tao family, he wouldnt only lose phantom that was worth 50 billion yuan. he would also lose old patriarch lus trust as well as his position as the heir of the lu family. jiang yining actually didnt care about the lu family at all. if lu zhi wanted to leave the lu family, she would agree with both her hands and feet! however, she did not want lu zhi to be chased out of the lu family so unceremoniously. even if he wanted to leave the lu family, he should walk out with his head held high! she wanted to help him, but she also recognized her lack of talent in business. jiang yining pondered and finally took out a phone that she had hidden for a long time. she pressed the power button and the screen lit up. she tapped on the contact list and saw three names on it: gu zhanqing, lin yan, and jiang rou. the only person who could help lu zhi was gu zhanqing. if he joined forces with lu zhi, they could easily overthrow the entire tao family, let alone snatch back phantom! jiang yinings finger landed on gu zhanqings name, but there was a struggle in her eyes. before she left the gu residence, she had made up her mind to never have any contact with the gu family again. she would never ask gu zhanqing for anything again! once she contacted gu zhanqing, he would ask her to return to the gu residence and order her not to look for lin yan again she had spent so much effort to escape from that place, would she go back there again? jiang yining felt like there were two little people arguing in her head. little person a said, lu zhi is in this difficult position because of you. jiang yining, arent you always loyal to your friends? you willingly did so much for ye xiaoxi, yet you are not willing to sacrifice a little for lu zhi? little person b retorted, jiang yining, you must think carefully about this. the gu residence was hell for you! it took you ten years to make up your mind to escape from that place. if you go back, everything will be in vain! also, dont you want to find lin yan? shes still alive. only you can save her jiang yining fell into her bed with a thud. hugging a pillow, she tossed and turned for a long time. finally, she made up her mind. she tapped lightly on gu zhanqings name. his number was immediately dialed. in a resort on the other side of a-city, gu zhanqing was sitting at the dining table when he saw the caller id flash on his phone. his face instantly tensed up. he picked up his phone and said in a somber voice, jiang yining, youve finally decided to call me? Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: My First Alternate Identity About To Be Exposed… chapter 142: my first alternate identity about to be exposed translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the familiar voice evoked jiang yinings memories, and her hand that was holding the phone instantly tightened. she opened her mouth and wanted to ask him for help. however, no matter how hard she tried, she couldnt bring herself to do it. jiang yining hung up the phone. toot, toot, toot the busy tone rang out on the phone and gu zhanqings brows were deeply furrowed. he looked to the side and asked in a deep voice, did you manage to trace the call? miss hung up too quickly. we cant determine her exact location, but we managed to lock in on the neighborhood she called from. the bodyguard respectfully placed a laptop in front of gu zhanqing. he glanced at it and noticed something. jiang yining called from one of the most well-known wealthy districts in a-city but she had run away from home without any money why would she be in that vicinity? suppressing the doubts in his heart, gu zhanqing ordered coldly, send more men to search the nearby area. if her phone signal appeared there, there was a very high chance that they would bump into her. it had already been so long; he could not spend more time looking for her. yes, sir. jiang yining flung the phone away and hugged herself with a relieved expression on her face. she still didnt want to have anything to do with the gu family. since she couldnt ask gu zhanqing for help, she would think of a way herself. she had never been one to drag her feet. she sat up in her bed and quickly logged in on her computer to send a message to k. she then entered the hackers site on the dark web and browsed through the missions. finally, she decided on two missions. one paid a million yuan, while the other ten million! she sent a message to the job poster to find out more about the mission meanwhile in the villa, qi fengs phone buzzed. he took it out and saw that someone had sent him a message. and it was about the hacker, queen. without any hesitation, he went upstairs to inform lu zhi. sir, the hacker, queen, has accepted the mission. the kitten has finally taken the bait, lu zhi said. follow my instructions and continue to engage with her. yes. qi feng nodded and sent a reply to queen. lu zhi stood up, put on his coat, and strode towards jiang yinings bedroom. a few minutes later, he knocked on her bedroom door. jiang yining was just chatting with someone when she heard the knock on the door. her heart skipped a beat as she asked vigilantly, who is it? its me. lu zhis clear voice sounded. you why are you looking for me? im changing my clothes. jiang yining didnt want lu zhi to know that she was queen. she jumped out of her bed and quickly changed the page on her internet browser and took out a set of pajamas. she put the pajama top over her head as she took off her clothes. lu zhi leaned his ear against the door to listen to the commotion inside her room. i have something urgent to discuss with you, so im coming in. wait! jiang yining panicked and almost tripped over her pants. lu zhi didnt give her time to react and opened her door with a key. click. he pushed open the door. jiang yining was almost fully covered in her pajamas, except her fair and trim waist. lu zhis eyes darkened, and his throat tightened. jiang yining followed his gaze, bit her lower lip, and quickly pulled down her pajama top. she then said with annoyance, lu zhi, dont you know how to respect a girls privacy? i said that i was changing, but you still barged in. what happens if you caught me naked? at most, 111 take responsibility for you. lu zhi lowered his eyes and glanced at her computer. jiang yinings heart skipped a beat as she spat, who wants you to take responsibility for me? you lecher! lu zhi ignored the furious jiang yining and walked to her desk. its the middle of the day and not yet time for an afternoon nap. why are you changing into your pajamas? i didnt sleep well last night. i want to take an early nap. do i need your permission? jiang yining saw him rummaging through her computer. liked a whirlwind, she rushed over and covered the computer screen with her hands. dont go through my things. you dont have any secrets. why cant i see whats on your computer? lu zhi put his hands on her sides as he approached her closely. unless you are hiding something on your computer and dont want me to see it jiang yinings eye wandered. what did this mean? she had just logged on to the hacker website when he came over and asked her about keeping secrets could he have discovered that she was the hacker, queen? that was impossible before she logged in, she had already set up several layers of protection. even the best computer experts couldnt track her. jiang yining felt more confident. she raised her chin slightly and said, everything on my computer is private! any normal person would have their own little secrets, alright? why should 1 tell you everything about me? why dont you show me your computer? if you want to see whats on my computer, you can go and look now. i wont stop you. lu zhis thin lips moved slightly as he got even closer to her. the two of them were so close that they were almost kissing jiang yining felt a little uncomfortable and avoided his burning gaze as she said, i dont want to look at your computer. besides, youre so rich and have countless computers. your computer at home might not have anything valuable and thats why youre willing to let me check it. what an eloquent girl. she was so flustered, yet she could still refute him. she was unwilling to take any losses. however, this was also good. at least she wouldnt be bullied. lu zhi said, there are people who would pay 100 billion yuan for the things on my computer. why is it worthless coming from your mouth? hmph, its worthless to me. jiang yining twisted her soft body and hugged her laptop close to her chest. didnt you look for me for something very important? instead of seizing the time to talk about important things, you are talking about such nonsense. when lu zhi heard her words, he remembered the excuse he had made up earlier. he said with a chuckle, i just wanted to ask if you have time next week to accompany me to meet someone. meet who? a new business partner. whats his name? i wont tell you for the time being. anyway, its a very important customer. you will join us as mrs. lu. okay, ill go with you. the agreement between the two of them was that she would try her best to cooperate with his activities. and he would try his best to protect her. he had held up his end of the bargain, so she should too. remember to dress up when the time comes. i want my woman to have a commanding presence. lu zhi patted her head. jiang yining was speechless. she didnt know if she should say an expletive. what did he mean by his woman? more importantly, he couldnt just touch her head as he pleased! it made her feel like she was his pet! she complained loudly in her heart but she did not dare to say those words out loud. lu zhi could read her inner dialogue from her expression and his smile deepened.. Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Help Me Sell This Painting chapter 143: help me sell this painting translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after checking on jiang yining, lu zhi went back to the study and asked qi feng if queen had been chatting with him when he was away. qi feng replied honestly, yes. 1 am still chatting with him and he asked me to transfer him the down payment. lu zhi was a little surprised. he took qi fengs phone and looked at their chat. it was just as qi feng had reported. after a moment of silence, he overturned his earlier hypothesis. it seemed that yining wasnt queen. but they always appeared together. jiang yining was also acting sneakily just now, like she was hiding something. it must be something connected to queen. he didnt find out how they were connected this time, but it didnt matter. he would know when queen fell into his trap. meanwhile, jiang yining let out a long sigh of relief after she saw lu zhi off. she locked her door to prevent anyone from barging in again. she walked to her laptop and logged in again. a message from k flashed. q what the hell are you doing? why did you ask me to pretend to be you to discuss these two deals? jiang yining tapped on her keyboard and replied, im in some kind of trouble. so, i asked you to take some attention away from me. when i get paid, ill immediately pay you what 1 owe you. at the mention of payment, k immediately stopped complaining. however, he still teased her. its rare that you are in trouble. the famous genius hacker was omnipotent. who would dare to provoke her? jiang yining could sense ks schadenfreude through the screen. she snorted and organized all the mission information before she sent him a reply, ive got work to do. cant chat now. bye. bye. after saying goodbye to k, she went offline. she could get 11 million yuan from the two missions, but she only got downpayments of 3.3 million yuan. that amount of money was meaningless to lu zhi. it was nowhere near enough. jiang yining walked to a cabinet and took out a backpack. she unzipped the bag and carefully took out a scroll painting. she unrolled the painting and looked at it. she sighed softly and muttered to herself, im sorry to pawn you for the time being. when i have the money, ill redeem you. with that, she rolled up the painting again and put it into a gift bag. she then called xiao lang. xiao lang rushed to their meeting place after he received jiang yinings call. he even ordered two drinks and some desserts and waited for her arrival. jiang yining carried the painting on her back and found the place. here! xiao lang stood up and waved at her. jiang yining walked up to him with an indifferent expression and said, i need your help with something. to auction something worth billions of yuan, she must find someone of high status and influence to pull strings with the right auction house. she wasnt familiar with the people and places in a-city. the only powerful people she knew here were lu zhi and xiao lang. she could not let lu zhi know about the sale of the painting. he would be too proud to accept her gift. but xiao lang wouldnt be. therefore, even if she did not like this idiot, she still looked for him. what is it? ill help you as long as its something 1 can do. xiao lang said happily with starry eyes as he rested his chin on his hands. jiang yining took out the painting and put it on the table. help me find an auction house and sell this painting as soon as possible. whose painting is this? xiao lang asked as he unrolled the painting. when he saw what was inside, his face revealed a shocked expression. this was the work of qi bai, the master of traditional chinese painting in the early days of the founding of the country! qi bais life was full of hardships. he did not leave behind many paintings, but every one of them was a top-notch work! qi bais painting once sold for a sky-high price of 2 billion yuan at an international auction! this is qi bais painting. after jiang yining decided to entrust the matter to xiao lang, she no longer hid it and told him the truth. this was his last work before he died. you probably know better than me how precious it is. this jiang yining was really a treasure girl! she had the original manuscript of an elder liang masterpiece and now she had a masterpiece from qi bai! in a-city, there were only a handful of people who could take out so many priceless items like her! xiao lang tried his best to calm himself down and said, first, tell me how you got this painting. its very simple. elder liang and qi bai are old friends. i was by his side when he died. he was grateful so he gave this painting to me. xiao lang was speechless. many people dreamed of meeting one of these two masters. some would spend their entire life trying to achieve this goal. but this girl just knew them! it was truly enviable! xiao lang, who was born into a wealthy family, had never been so envious and jealous until now! i will give you ten percent of the sales proceeds after its done. jiang yining offered money when she took xiao langs speechlessness as his unwillingness to help. arent we friends? money talk will just hurt our relationship. xiao lang swallowed his jealousy and continued, but if you really want to thank me, its hard for me to refuse. but 1 dont want money. can you give me another one of elder liangs music score? h h this person was a die-hard music fan. it was rare for someone to be so thick-skinned for a musical score. alright, deal. jiang yining agreed without much deliberation. anyway, she had many scores from elder liang. yining, youre too cute! i love you to death! xiao lang stood up happily and held jiang yinings face across the table as he laughed happily. jiang yining slapped his hands away curtly. show some respect. xiao lang quickly sat down. 1 know quite a few auction houses, but if you sell it in a hurry, you might get a serious discount. why dont you tell me how much money you need and ill lend it to you first? you can return it to me after you solve your problem. he wasnt worried at all that jiang yining couldnt pay him back. he even secretly wished that she couldnt then he would have an excuse to ask her for an elder liang score to pay off this debt. jiang yining didnt know what he was thinking and said calmly, about one billion yuan. xiao lang raised his eyebrows in surprise. but he figured it out very quickly and said, you need this money to help lu zhi? yes, jiang yining replied honestly. hes in this fight with the tao family because of me, so 1 want to help him. xiao lang was touched when he heard that. he was deeply envious of lu zhi for finding a girl who was as loyal and righteous as jiang yining. he was surrounded by women, but all of them were after his money. if the xiao family fell one day, they would try to outrun each other away from him. why would any of them be like jiang yining, and take out their own treasure to tide him over? i can lend you one billion yuan but let me give you a piece of advice. given lu zhis capabilities, he doesnt need your help at all. the phantom storm, whether to lu zhi or the tao family, was too small to shake either of them. but this painting was very important to jiang yining. he could tell that she had taken good care of the painting. its not that he needs my help, but that i want to help him. jiang yining said. xiao lang, 1 know about your relationship with the tao family. if you dont want to help, you can tell me no. xiao lang smiled and said, ill handle my relationship with the tao family. you dont have to worry about me. as for the money i lend you i wont stop you if thats what you really want to do. when do you need the money? the sooner the better. okay, then give me two days. 111 get it ready for you. thank you. this was the first time jiang yining realized that xiao lang was a good friend. but as soon as this thought occurred to her, xiao lang said affectionately, youre welcome. you must remember to give me elder liangs score as soon as possible, okay? jiang yining was speechless.. Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Shh, Don’t Talk chapter 144: shh, dont talk translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio this boy was totally obsessed with musical scores. if someone sold him for a musical score, he would probably happily count the money for them. ill bring it to you the day after tomorrow. well exchange one billion yuan for an elder liang score. alright, xiao lang agreed wholeheartedly. after jiang yining settled the one billion yuan, she didnt want to stay longer. then ill take my leave. arent you going to eat something? i specially ordered these for you. you girls all like desserts. xiao lang looked at her expectantly. i dont like desserts. its fattening. thats very honest of you. other girls who weighed 70 to 80 pounds would still claim that they were big eaters. xiao lang realized that he liked jiang yinings personality more and more. bye now. jiang yining waved goodbye and left without looking back. xiao lang sat in his chair and watched her swaying ponytail as she walked away. something stirred in his heart. two days later, jiang yining successfully received one billion yuan from xiao lang. she secretly bought phantoms shares from the market using different aliases. the tao family suspected that the shares that were bought would end up in lu zhis hands, so they competed even more frantically to buy more shares. the battle between the two sides intensified. the weekly major shareholders meeting arrived in the blink of an eye. elder tao personally called liao changqing in the morning and reminded him about their cooperation. liao changqing promised him that he would never change sides. elder tao set off confidently from his house to the major shareholders meeting at phantom. lu zhi washed his hands after he finished breakfast. he was about to leave the house when jiang yining stopped him. lu zhi, when are you going to confront the tao family openly? their fight so far had been behind the scenes. when both parties had obtained sufficient shares to compete with one another, they would begin the final battle for power. jiang yining wanted to know when it would happen so she could help him. are you very concerned? lu zhi asked. jiang yining blinked and said, of course i am. if you fail, ill be kicked out of the lu family. i just want to be prepared. im going to win this war. if you dont believe me, just wait for tonights celebration party. a confident expression appeared on lu zhis calm face. jiang yining understood that he was going to officially start a war with the tao family today. she patted his shoulder and said, i have faith in you. lu zhi lowered his eyes and looked at her clear and pretty face. if i take down the tao family, promise to dance with me. jiang yining was stunned momentarily before she nodded. alright. it was rare for her to be so agreeable. lu zhi suddenly had an idea. he opened his arms and hugged her. before jiang yining could react, she was surrounded by his overwhelming pheromones. lu zhi shh, dont talk. just a quick one. lu zhis deep voice rang above her head. jiang yining was inexplicably obedient and allowed him to hug her in silence. after a moment, he broke the hug. mrs. lu, wait for my triumphant return. lu zhi walked out of the living room after he said that. jiang yining stood rooted to the ground. after a while, she exhaled softly and muttered to herself, lu zhi, you must make a beautiful comeback. at the phantom headquarters, a few directors of the board gathered in a conference room as the clock slowly ticked toward nine oclock. the door to the conference room was opened again, and elder tao walked in with his men. the directors who had been bribed by him all stood up and fawned over him. the rest of the directors just sat in their seats with disdain on their faces. the people in the conference room were clearly divided into two factions. after elder tao greeted everyone, he walked up to liao changqing and said with a smile, elder liao, i havent seen you for a few days, and you look well. thanks to you, liao changqing replied indifferently. the shareholders who were initially neutral saw the familiarity between the two and immediately swayed toward elder tao. liao changqing was the third largest shareholder of the company. if he supported the tao family, the company would change hands very soon. being loyal to lu zhi was clearly an irrational move. hence, they also started to curry favor with elder tao. just as they were talking intensely, the door was pushed open again with a loud bang. lu zhi strode in with all man and qi feng. his exquisite face was expressionless, and his eyes were cold and intimidating. the conference room that was bustling just now instantly quieted down. no one dared to speak. elder tao looked up at lu zhi and said casually, long time no see. lu zhi walked to the middle seat and said, grandpa tao, you are in my seat. would you kindly move, please? the chairs here arent labeled. anyone can sit anywhere, right? elder tao kept his smile, but his attitude was unyielding. everyone knew that the seat in the middle of the table was for the number one person in the company. wouldnt he be slapping himself in the face if he gave it up? lu zhi looked at him coldly for a few seconds before he said, ive always respected my elders. since grandpa tao likes to sit here, then stay. however, whether you can hold on to the seat depends on your ability. elder tao laughed. lu zhi walked to the opposite side of the table and sat across from elder tao. the other directors in the room were so pressured by this confrontational scene that they did not dare to breathe. lets start. per usual, lets hear a report on the companys latest situation. lu zhi ordered. an associate was about to stand up and give an update when elder tao say, wait, i have something to say. everyone looked at him. elder tao said unhurriedly, before we start the meeting, i think we should re-elect the chairman of phantom. qin chuan, who was sitting next to him, immediately echoed, elder tao is right. a lot of things have happened in the company recently. everyones shareholding has more or less changed. why dont we re-elect the chairman first? this is also for the future of the company. after all, the current ceo who was picked by chairman lu isnt performing. qin chuans forehead was covered in cold sweat. he didnt dare to look at lu zhi at all. everyone at phantom respected lu zhi and never dared to provoke him. qin chuan was actually afraid of lu zhi but for the sake of his benefits, he threw caution to the wind. what do the rest of you think? lu zhi looked around the table and asked coldly. the shareholders looked at each other. no one dared to answer. lu zhi continued, only when more than half of the major shareholders agree to re-elect the chairman can we make it official. what the two of you said doesnt count. as soon as he finished, liao changqing said, im supportive too. as soon as he spoke, the people who had been bribed by elder tao all agreed. lu zhi took note of everyone who agreed and opened his thin lips. his voice was icy as he said, alright then. since most of you are supportive, lets put it on the agenda. ah man, please tally the shares held by each major shareholder here. lets settle this matter today. yes. ah man walked to the front of the room, turned on her laptop and began to tally everyones shares. elder tao chuckled proudly. what would change no matter what everyones percentage holdings were? the outcome had already been set! lu zhi would definitely lose! Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: What a Beautiful Comeback! chapter 145: what a beautiful comeback! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after a few minutes, all man announced everyones current percentage of phantom shares held. lu zhis stake was 27% after he sold the 10% he previously held. elder taos stake was a little higher than his, at 28%! he had gone from zero to 28% in such a short time! it was obvious that the tao family was determined to buy phantom! lu zhi might really lose this time! the other shareholders voted using their shares one after another. after they voted, ah man announced the interim results. the vote currently stands at 28% for chairman lu and 38% for elder tao. director liao, youre the only one who hasnt voted. would you like to cast your vote to re-elect the chairman of phantom? elder taos got 10% more votes than lu zhi! the difference was rather obvious! everyone who supported him secretly heaved a sigh of relief. elder tao said with a smile, ive already discussed this with director liao. he supports me. lu zhi, youve lost. he looked extremely confident like he had already taken over phantom. lu zhis expression was indifferent. director liao has to verbalize who he supports to make his vote count. even now, lu zhi still wouldnt give up! elder tao replied, fine. lets hear it from him then. everyone in the conference room looked at liao changqing. the difference in votes between lu zhi and elder tao was already obvious. the 14% shares held by liang changqing would decide the next chairman! liao changqing, who had been silent all this while, looked up and said unhurriedly, i support lu zhi. as soon as he said that, the entire conference room went into a frenzy! that was not what he said when elder tao invited them to dinner! the smile on elder taos face disappeared instantly. he asked coldly, who did you say you support? liao changqing met his gaze without hesitation and repeated, i support lu zhi. elder taos expression immediately turned dark. he stared at liao changqing like he was a dead man. liao changqing explained, since lu zhi took over phantom, the company has been doing well and growing. i trust him and am happy to leave phantom in his charge. therefore, i support him unconditionally. lu zhi clasped his hands and said nonchalantly, grandpa tao, no one knows who the winner is until we are down to the wire. dont you think so? elder taos face was tensed as he replied through gritted teeth, youre right. ah man stood up. shares supporting chairman lu have accumulated to 42%. hes overwhelmingly elected before she could finish, elder tao raised his hand and interrupted her. i still have shares to announce. who asked you to announce the results? ah man was stunned. elder tao clapped his hands, and the door to the conference room was pushed open. tao niannian walked in and placed a share purchase agreement on the table. my grandfather has secretly bought another 5% of shares from the market. elder tao had 38% shares in his favor, plus this 5%, he had a total of 43%! the situation was reversed once again! elder tao narrowly won! lu zhi, youre still too young. no one knew who the winner was until they were down to the wire indeed. he had kept a trump card in case liao changqing betrayed him! that was because his informant at the lu residence had told him that liao changqing had gone there to see lu zhi! elder tao was in a good mood. tao niannian also smiled proudly and said, phantom belongs to the tao family now. the few directors who were sweating profusely just now reacted and began to flatter elder tao. elder tao is brilliant! congratulations to elder tao for becoming phantoms new chairman! we havent supported the wrong person. elder tao, please take care of us in future. they didnt forget to mock liao changqing as they flattered elder tao. director liao, how can you go back on your promise to elder tao? yeah. you cant go back on your word. do you regret it now? its too late for regrets now liao changqings face remained calm as he listened to the sarcastic remarks around the room. lu zhi also looked at everyone calmly. just as everyone was chatting passionately, qi feng received a call and walked up to lu zhi. he whispered, sir, the front desk says that someone has sent over a share purchase agreement and it would give you an additional 2% shares free of charge. yes, please let the dispatcher in. yes. qi feng went out to fetch the dispatcher personally. lu zhi, no matter how much you whisper to your assistant, you wont be able to change the situation. tao niannian walked up to lu zhi in her seven-centimeter heels. she was strutting arrogantly to tell lu zhi that this was the outcome when he went against the tao family! who asked him to protect that slut, jiang yining? he deserved to lose an entire company! as soon as she finished speaking, the door to the conference room was pushed open with a bang. qi feng brought the dispatcher to lu zhi and said respectfully, this is our chairman lu. the dispatcher who brought the share purchase agreement was a girl who looked like a junior high school student. she spoke in a childish voice, big brother, someone asked me to give this to you. lu zhi took the document and glanced at it. he threw it on the table and asked, who is that person? she wont let me say it. but shes giving you these shares for free and asked you to go for it! the girl said before she pumped her fist in a cheering gesture with a bright smile. lu zhi patted her head and said, okay, i will definitely do my best. the girl nodded and ran out. tao niannian was standing very close to lu zhi. when she caught a glimpse of the words share purchase on the document, her heart skipped a beat, and she had a bad feeling. but she wouldnt believe it. lu zhi, youre kidding, right? cant you afford to lose a mere subsidiary? you even found someone to send you a fake share purchase agreement? you are too funny! this is a notarized document. if you think its fake, you can find someone to verify it. lu zhi curled his lips into a smile. there was no warmth in his eyes. tao niannian didnt believe it. she picked up the document and studied it closely. a few seconds later, she dropped the document. it was actually a real share purchase agreement! elder tao realized that something was wrong. he stood up and asked, niannian, what are you looking at? grandpa old master tao, chairman lu has just received another 2% of phantom shares. that makes his total votes 44%. ah mans voice was loud and clear. if you dont have any other shares, then i will announce the results of this election. elder tao eyes widened as he looked at lu zhi in disbelief. where did he get the shares? lu zhi looked at him and enunciated every word in his next sentence. other than this 2%, the 10% i sold is currently under my wifes name. she didnt come to the meeting today, so im representing her. elder tao, 1 now have 54% in votes. what do you have to win against me? he sold and bought his shares, moving them from the left pocket to the right, to trick the tao family. he had already predicted the outcome when he started fighting this war. when he saw the tao family and those fence-sitters celebrating just now, his heart did not waver at all. he even wanted to laugh. the conference room was in an uproar! no one expected lu zhi to have a trump card! even if the tao family bought all the shares that were traded on the open market now, they still wouldnt be able to win against lu zhi! he had made a beautiful comeback! this was tantamount to giving everyone who had betrayed him a loud slap in the face! the board members who supported elder tao had ashen faces as they slumped in their chairs. elder tao and tao niannian were speechless. they had spent tens of billions of yuan to acquire phantom, but they lost terribly in the end. what face did they still have? the conference room went deadly silent after a while. liao changqing stood up, smiled, and shook hands with lu zhi. congratulations. it happened as expected. no congratulations are in order. lu zhi said, are you free to come to my house for dinner tonight? another day. i have to accompany my wife tonight. okay. lu zhi didnt force the issue. the two of them walked out of the conference room together, chatting and laughing, leaving behind a bunch of dejected people.. Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: It’s Fine If You Lost, I’ll Support You! chapter 146: its fine if you lost, ill support you! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after lu zhi walked far away a few directors who supported elder tao stood up and started blaming him. elder tao, didnt you promise us that youll win this acquisition? what happened? yeah, we offended lu zhi because of you! how are we going to work in phantom in the future? you cant just leave us in the lurch. complaining voices kept ringing in his ears. elder taos vision turned black intermittently, and his chest felt tight. he was silent for a long time before he suddenly said in a deep voice, shut up! everyone was startled and no one dared to speak again. elder tao got up and strode out of the conference room. a few directors wanted to chase after him, but they were stopped by eider taos men and couldnt reach him at all. elder tao left phantom angrily. tao niannian followed behind her grandfather and got into the car. she said angrily, grandpa, i didnt expect lu zhi to be so cunning. we cant just let this go! we must teach him a lesson teach him a lesson? weve already spent tens of billions of yuan, but we still havent taught him a lesson. the tao family has lost so much face. do you want us to lose more face? elder tao scolded coldly. tao niannian opened her mouth but couldnt say anything. elder tao closed his eyes and said, you will personally go to the lu residence tomorrow and apologize to jiang yining. ii no, grandpa, i wont. they had just been defeated by the lu family and her grandfather immediately sent her to apologize? she couldnt afford the humiliation! besides, she had already said that she would get back at jiang yining. but now, she was the one who got taught a lesson. if word got out, wouldnt she become a laughingstock? tao niannian felt aggrieved and tears welled up in her eyes. she bit her lower lip so hard that it was almost dripping blood. elder tao didnt give in. he just replied coldly, niannian, theres a limit to how much 1 can dote on you. i cant lose the entire tao family for you. if you dont go and apologize, 111 send someone to bring you there to apologize. of course, its also fine if you refuse. youll just have to give up your lifestyle as a young miss of the tao family. if you dont want me to be a young miss of the tao family, then i wont! i dont care for it anyway! tao niannian said angrily. alright, you said so yourself. elder tao then ordered in a deep voice, stop the car. the driver quickly stepped on the brakes. after the car came to a full stop, elder tao said, get out. dont come back to the tao residence ever again. the tao family will pretend that we never had a granddaughter like you. tao niannian looked at her grandfather with her eyes red and her heart shattered. after a while, she opened the car door and got out. elder tao mercilessly told the driver to drive off. tao niannian stood where she was and stomped her feet angrily as she watched the car drive away. inside the car, elder tao closed his eyes with an expression of pity and heartache. it wasnt that he didnt want to avenge niannian. but after this incident, he realized that lu zhi was not someone to be trifled with. he was actually able to play him like a fool so calmly and with composure. if it was someone else the outcome would have been unimaginable. none of the juniors in the tao family were strong enough to go up against lu zhi. if they continued to go against the lu family, they would only suffer more losses. therefore, they must reconcile with the lu family. and he must send niannian to apologize to jiang yining and bury the hatchet. so be it if they had to humble themselves. it would be so much better than letting niannian end up on the streets after he was six feet underground. that evening, as dusk arrived, the sky became a symphony of colors, blending together as if an artists brush gently sweeps across the heavens. jiang yining came home and got a quick feel of the mood at home. she then secretly found the housekeeper and asked, wheres lu zhi? sir has been in the study since he came back at noon. then what was the result of his fight with the tao family? i dont know. the housekeeper shook his head honestly. none of the media outlets reported on the outcome of the phantom acquisition. any news report that mentioned phantom had been banned. jiang yining put her bag on the sofa and walked to the study. she pushed the door open gently. she realized that the lights were not on inside. the room was dark. the only illumination was from light outside the windows. she could vaguely see a tall figure standing in front of the windows. jiang yining recognized lu zhi from the mans silhouette and became slightly worried. could he have lost? she felt a little guilty. she could have helped him win against the tao family. however, because of her cowardice, she did not help him. jiang yining stood at the door for a while before she pushed open the door and walked in. lu zhi dont be sad. lu zhis silhouette moved in the darkness. she couldnt see his slightly amused expression in the dark and he didnt say anything. jiang yining took a deep breath and walked up next to him. losing to the tao family is not a big deal. if your great-grandfather wants to kick you out of the family, i can support you. you are so capable. you can definitely start afresh. how can you support me? youre still a student. perhaps because he hadnt spoken the entire afternoon, his deep voice was slightly hoarse. jiang yining mistook that and thought he was upset. she hesitated for a moment before she held his hand and said, im very capable too. i know it, i can play the piano, 1 can draw, and im proficient in four languages. i can make a lot of money. although you wont be able to spend as you please when you move out with me, i can guarantee that you wont have to worry about food and clothing, and youll have enough funds to start a new business. lu zhis lips curled up again. what a silly girl. how could he not dote on her? he could not help but pull her into his arms. why didnt i realize that my wife is so capable? should i just retire and become a househusband? she could hear the mockery in his words. jiang yining thought that he didnt believe her and emphasized, im not lying to you. yes, i know youre not lying to me. it was precisely because he knew that he was so touched. people around him were mostly after his money and status. when he fell, they would all try to outrun each other away from him. only she was different for the first time, lu zhi had the thought of not letting jiang yining leave even after she had cured him and achieved her goal. he would not let her leave him for even a moment. he wanted her to stay by his side forever. jiang yining didnt know what he was thinking at all. she patted his shoulder gently and said, alright, a big man can pick himself up and dust himself off. lets go out for dinner. who said i lost? lu zhi asked loudly. hmm? if he hadnt lost, why did he lock himself in the study without turning on the lights and look so lonely? i won, lu zhi said unhurriedly. phantom still belongs to the lu family. the tao family has suffered a crushing defeat. jiang yining was stunned for a while before she suddenly came back to her senses and flung his hand away. she found the light switch from memory and turned on the lights. warm yellow light instantly filled the entire room. why are you acting pitiful if you won? jiang yining questioned. and made her waste her emotions on him. im not acting pitiful. lu zhis voice was as elegant as a violins melody. you didnt turn on the lights 1 was thinking about something just now and didnt notice that it was already dark. jiang yining wanted to bang her head against the wall. after pausing for two whole seconds, she said awkwardly, what were you thinking about? why were you so lost in thought? someone gave me 2% of phantoms shares for free. im wondering who gave it to me. two percent of the shares were worth a few hundred million yuan. who was so generous and didnt even want to leave their name? lu zhi was very curious. jiang yining felt a little guilty. she cleared her throat and said, perhaps someone is trying to curry favor with you? even then, they should at least tell me who they are, right? hmm 1 dont know either. its pointless for you to tell me this. jiang yining blinked and asked curiously, did these shares help you win? yes. they were the key to my victory. lu zhi nodded. jiang yining couldnt help but be happy. looks like this is a very nice person. youre smiling so happily. its not you, right? lu zhi asked casually. if i had a few hundred million yuan, would i still stay with you? jiang yinings heart was beating wildly, but she tried her best to keep calm on the surface. true. i was just joking. lu zhi said calmly. alright, since youve won, i wont worry anymore. im going to eat something first. jiang yining turned around and let out a long sigh of relief. thank goodness she wasnt discovered! Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Savor It, Savor It Slowly… chapter 147: savor it, savor it slowly translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio but before she could walk far, lu zhis voice rang out behind her, 1 remember you telling me that youll treat me to some food. what? when did she say that? wait a minute she seemed to have said that she would treat him to a roadside stall. however, she said it as a joke and never took it to heart. do you really want to eat street food? of course. dont tell me youre unwilling to treat me to a meal. im willing, but im afraid that you wont dare to eat that kind of food. he was of such noble status and usually ate all kinds of delicacies. how could he get used to eating street food? lets go now to celebrate our victory. lu zhi stood up and strode towards her. he seemed serious. lu zhi walked up next to her and saw that she wasnt moving. he asked, shall we go? youd be too eye-catching if went out wearing this. i dont want us to be gawked at like zoo animals. jiang yining pointed at his expensive suit. ill go change. lu zhi immediately went back to his bedroom. jiang yining also went to her room to change. a moment later, the two of them met in the living room. jiang yining was stunned when she saw lu zhi in white t-shirt and black sweatpants. he was usually dressed like a businessman, looking immaculate but distant. he still looked cold, arrogant, and distant now but if people who didnt know him saw him, they would think that he was a cool university hunk. clothes made the man indeed. if you go to my school dressed like this, youll probably charm a lot of girls, jiang yining said with a smile. did i charm you? lu zhi asked coldly. jiang yining touched her chin and said, youre still a little far from charming me. is that so? lu zhi asked calmly. jiang yining could feel the coldness emanating from him and realized that he was dissatisfied with her answer. she quickly changed the subject, lets go. if we dont leave now, itll be too late. okay. jiang yining led the way, hopping and skipping like a happy kid. lu zhi quickly caught up to her. jiang yining wasnt very familiar with a-city, and she didnt know where the best street food stalls were, so the two of them simply strolled around. they would eat wherever they ended up. it was past eight in the evening when jiang yining found a food street. she felt like having barbecue. lu zhi humored her. the two of them found a barbeque stall. it only had outdoor seating but every table and stool was wiped clean. jiang yining was afraid that lu zhi would find the place dirty, so she wiped the table and stools a few times with a tissue before she let him sit down. lu zhi said coldly, im not that delicate. i dont need to so careful all the time. okay. jiang yining nodded and looked around. when she saw a stall selling stinky tofu, she turned around and said to him, wait here. with that, she ran off. a few minutes later, she sat on her stool with the stinky tofu she had just bought and said to lu zhi, please feel free to order whatever you want. she sounded so generous. people who didnt know better would actually think that she was rich. lu zhi took the menu and ordered a bunch of things in one go. in the end, jiang yining couldnt bear to spend too much. lately, she couldnt make ends meet, and money was a little tight. she told him to feel free, not to waste food or bankrupt her. thats enough. dont order anymore. jiang yining quickly stopped him and handed the order chit to the boss. didnt you say that i should order whatever 1 want? lu zhi gave her a light smile. its shameful to waste food. youve ordered enough for the two of us. if you are still hungry later, we can order more. jiang yining said seriously. lu zhi lowered his eyes. he didnt expect this girl to be so thrifty. jiang yining unwrapped a pair of single-use chopsticks, picked up a piece of stinky tofu, took a bite, and narrowed her eyes in satisfaction. she had lived at the lu residence for so long that she had almost forgotten the wonderful taste of this thing. it was so good. is it delicious? lu zhi asked. yes, of course. jiang yining answered matter-of-factly and picked up another piece of stinky tofu. give me some, lu zhi asked casually. arent there chopsticks in the holder? help yourself jiang yining said as she stuffed tofu into her mouth. however, before she could eat it, lu zhi grabbed her wrist and forcefully changed the direction of her chopsticks. in the next second, her stinky tofu was in his mouth. what an overbearing bandit! didnt he feel embarrassed snatching another persons food openly like that? jiang yining strongly condemned his shameless behavior in her heart. lu zhi chewed for a while and tasted the stink in stinky tofu. he opened his mouth and wanted to spit it out. jiang yinings reaction was quick as she covered his mouth. savor it, savor it slowly. dont waste it. how dare he waste the food that he had just snatched from her? she would not allow it! lu zhis lips curled up slightly as his mouth moved. as he chewed, his lips gently rubbed against jiang yinings palm. jiang yining only reacted after a few seconds and retracted her hand quickly. lu zhi stared at her with his pitch-black eyes as he said, this thing smells bad, but it tastes okay. of course. wasnt this the case with stinky tofu? jiang yining looked at the things on the table, refusing to have any eye contact with lu zhi. after eating their fill, jiang yining settled the bill. the two of them ate a meal for 237 yuan, and there were still leftovers. if lu zhi didnt randomly order things, this meal would have been cheaper. however, she wasnt going to split hairs with him. after all, he had won the battle with the tao family. shall we go home now? jiang yining asked as she touched her round belly. lets walk around. lu zhis words are concise. sure. jiang yining walked next to him along the streets. many couples were out at night on dates, probably. lu zhi looked at jiang yining beside him and had the illusion that he and yining were a normal couple. he liked the feeling. jiang yining was looking around when someone held her hand gently. she looked down to check. when she saw that lu zhi was holding her hand, she looked up at him in confusion but met his deep, pitch-black eyes. jiang yinings heart skipped a beat. its crowded here. its better for us to hold hands and walk so we dont get separated. um okay. jiang yining let him be. lu zhi waited for her to stop looking at him before he curled his lips up into a victorious smile. the two of them strolled until late midnight before they made their way home. on their way home, jiang yining was too tired. she leaned on lu zhis shoulder and fell into a deep sleep. when their car entered the neighborhood, another car passed them in the opposite direction. the man in the passenger seat glanced at their car. when his gaze inadvertently swept across jiang yinings face, he revealed a shocked expression. however, before he could react, the two cars had already passed each other and were moving in different directions. when the man recovered from his shock, he immediately asked the driver to turn the car around and chased after jiang yinings car. they had found her. he took out his phone and dialed a number. mr. gu, i saw miss yining just now. she was sitting in a car with an unfamiliar man.. Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Kicked Out of the Family chapter 148: kicked out of the family translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after midnight the entire a-city was already in deep slumber when tao niannian arrived at the tao residence on foot. she was out with her grandfather so she didnt bring her wallet. her phone was also left in the car when her grandfather kicked her out. she was penniless therefore could only walk home. her feet hurt like hell now and every step was an excruciating pain. tao niannian didnt understand how her grandfather could be so cruel. her eyes were swollen from crying. she walked up and knocked on the door. the door creaked open from the inside. the family bodyguard stuck his head out. miss, why are you home so late? wheres my grandfather? the old master is already asleep. oh. tao niannian was disappointed. miss, let me help you in first. the bodyguard said considerately when he saw her limping. no need, im going to walk back by myself. she wanted to remember this painful experience so she would never fall into such a situation again. alright. the bodyguard nodded. tao niannian gritted her teeth, took a deep breath and limped back to her bedroom. meanwhile, the housekeeper went to elder taos bedroom and reported, old master, miss has returned. she seems to have suffered a lot. tell the kitchen to make her something to eat. have the servants pack her things tomorrow morning. elder tao said with a calm expression. yes. the housekeeper wanted to speak up for tao niannian, but he didnt dare to do so when he saw elder taos unhappy expression and left without saying another word. the next morning, tao niannian was still fast asleep when a few servants barged into her room and put all her daily necessities into a suitcase. who let you do this? all of you, stop! she berated them furiously. the servants paused briefly but did not stop working. tao niannian got out of bed to stop them but as soon as her feet touched the ground, she hissed in pain. she fell back into bed on her butt. you bustards! do you have absolutely no respect for me? be careful that i tell tell who? elder taos voice came from outside the door. in the next second, he was in her room as he said coldly, ive already told you last night that if you dont apologize to jiang yining personally, youre no longer a granddaughter of the tao family. after your things are packed, you can go to a hotel and figure out what you would do for food, clothing, and accommodation in the future. our family will not provide you with a single cent. ive also ordered people to terminate all the cards under your name and all the accounts that can be used for payment. tao niannian never once thought her grandfather could be so heartless. she was stunned on the spot. after a long while, she muttered, grandpa, are you really going to cut all ties with me? i didnt want it to happen like this but its your choice, elder tao said ruthlessly. tao niannian fell silent. a few seconds later, she rolled out of bed and said through gritted teeth, if you want me out, im out. who cares! just dont regret it! her eyes filled with tears after she said that. she had lived with her grandfather since young and had the closest relationship with him. but her grandfather was the person who hurt her the most now. she would never talk to him again! tao niannian took her suitcase and walked out in her slippers without even changing out of her pajamas. the housekeeper felt sorry for her and ran after her. miss, dont fight with the old master. anyone who dares to keep her will be kicked out of the house immediately. elder tao said sternly. the housekeeper stopped talking. tao niannian left without looking back. tao niannian hailed a taxi outside the tao residence. she could no longer suppress the grievance in her heart; she covered her mouth and sobbed. her eyes were already swollen from crying when she took out her phone to look through her contact list. then, she called xiao lang. but his line was busy. tao niannian hesitated for a moment before she dialed chen kexins number. tao niannian, of course, had other friends. but those people were of similar status to her. if they knew that her grandfather had kicked her out, they would mock her mercilessly. she didnt need the humiliation! chen kexin was different from those friends. she was in no position to criticize her even when she was down and out. moreover, jiang yining was chen kexins love rival. she would definitely take her in. when chen kexin received tao niannians call, she immediately asked her mother to pick up tao niannian and bring her to the hospital. after a period of recuperation, chen kexin was almost fully recovered, but she was still put on bed rest. tao niannian entered her ward and saw that she could not move. she felt a little guilty, but she still explained her situation to chen kexin. kexin, im homeless now. can i stay with you temporarily? tao niannian was still hopeful that her grandfather would take her back. it was a matter of time. chen kexin replied uncomfortably, niannian, its not that i dont want to help you. i really dont have the ability to do so. cant 1 just stay here with you? tao niannian immediately turned hostile. she was a spoiled child from a rich family and didnt take rejection well. especially from chen kexin, whom she didnt respect at all. its not like that chen kexin shook her head. chen qinglian explained for her daughter, miss tao, theres something you should know. kexin has offended ah zhi in her effort to chase the demoness jiang yining out of the lu family. her status in the lu family has been reduced to a servants. our monthly living expenses now are only 9,000 yuan. taking away our daily expenses, we still have two to three thousand yuan left every month, which is quite good already. moreover, we live at the lu residence. if you dont mind, we can help you rent a place, but it wont be as nice as your old place for sure. what kind of accommodation could be rented for two or three thousand yuan a month? that wouldnt even buy a good meal, okay? tao niannian couldnt accept it. she stood up with an embarrassed expression and said, i wont trouble you then. ill find another solution. seeing that she was about to leave, chen qinglian said, miss tao, 1 have a suggestion. would you like to hear it? what kind of suggestion? tao niannian asked. as far as 1 know, our old madam doesnt approve of all zhis fight with the tao family because its a zero-sum war where neither party would gain anything but other entities would benefit from the situation. do you want to go to old madam lu and ask her to take you in? alternatively, you can talk to her and ask her to persuade your grandfather to take you back. wouldnt it be good if our two families are harmonious again? before tao niannian arrived, chen qinglian had already analyzed the situation and thought of the best solution. she said all those words just to pave the way. but will the old madam agree? if we mediate from the middle, she will definitely agree. chen qinglian replied with a smile. tao niannian nodded. as long as she didnt have to apologize to jiang yining, submitting appropriately to old madam lu wasnt that unacceptable. alright, lets do that. miss tao, please have a seat first. ill get some food for you and call the old madam. okay. after settling tao niannian, chen qinglian left the ward.. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149:I Dare You to Make a Move On Her chapter 149:i dare you to make a move on her translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio chen qinglian called the old lu residence and told old madam lu about tao niannian being kicked out of the tao family. she also persuaded the old madam. old madam, elder tao has already made his stance clear. he has indirectly backed down and showed goodwill to the lu family. dont you think we should also meet him halfway? people say that sometimes we need to take two steps back to take one step forward. we cant keep fighting tooth and nail, which will only benefit the outsiders! old madam lu also didnt want to fall out with the tao family. she knew that ah zhi had defeated the tao family in the war for phantom and satisfied everyone in the lu family. his victory had also given a respite to the conflict between the tao and lu families. however, disaster awaited them if the two families did not reconcile. she might as well use the situation at hand to reconcile with the tao family. this would benefit both families. ill send someone to pick her up. okay, ill tell miss tao. qinglian, you and your daughter always put the lu family first. that idiot jiang yining only causes us problems. no comparison, no harm. old madam lu really felt that her grandson was blind to choose jiang yining. old madam, the lu family is my benefactor. kexin was also born and raised in the lu family. in our hearts, the lu residence is also our home. of course, we must put the lu family first. its the right thing to do. dont compare us to young madam. were not worthy. chen qinglians words were full of unworthiness. i wont allow you to say that about yourself. if youre not worthy, then no one is worthy! old madam lu continued, qinglian, dont worry. i will make sure that kexin marries all zhi. old madam, im grateful for your intent. i wouldnt covet anything else. chen qinglian said in a choked voice. old madam lu did not say anything more. in any case, she had already made up her mind, and no one could change it. after ending the call, old madam lu sent someone to the hospital to bring tao niannian back to the old lu residence as a house guest. she also got someone to ask her husband to come home. old master lu did not know what was going on. when he got home, he saw tao niannian and heard his wife say some things. he said angrily, all zhi has just finished fighting with the tao family, and you brought the tao granddaughter home and want us to take the initiative reconcile with the tao family? what will he think? old master lu was more concerned about lu zhis feelings. old madam lu pulled a long face. do you think im doing this for myself? its for the good of the entire lu family! how long have the lu and tao families been friends? how can we let the friendship end under our watch? besides, if it werent for jiang yining, would we have fought with the tao family and lost so much for nothing? ive already looked past her mistakes. im just going to ask her to take a step back and take the initiative to reconcile with niannian. is it that difficult? its something that even qinglian and kexin can understand. shes the young madam of the lu family, cant she sacrifice a little for the lu family? old madam lu was aggressive. old master lu frowned. i dont care. im not going to ask her. if you want things your way, you can call all zhi and yining yourself. however, dont blame me for not reminding you that if you upset ah zhi again, he might go crazy and do something again. you old fool! old madam lu cursed. old master lu put his hands behind his back, snorted, and walked away. old madam lu was left alone in an awkward situation with tao niannian. tao niannian was quite far away from the two of them, so she didnt hear their conversation. however, she knew that something was wrong when she saw old madam lus expression. she stood up and asked, grandma lu, is it not possible? 1 dont want to make things difficult for you. why would it be difficult? your grandpa lu has already agreed to invite them back for dinner. old madam lu walked up to tao niannian and continued with a kind smile, niannian, our family took in a thoughtless granddaughter-in-law who made you suffer. dont worry, ill make all zhi and jiang yining send you home and stop your grandfather from being angry with you. thank you, grandma lu. good girl. jiang yining walked out of school after class. xiao yeyu followed her closely and said, yining, its still early. why dont we go for a cup of coffee? ye xiaoxi had to leave first so she was looking forward to the opportunity to hang out with jiang yining alone. im going to the library to do some research, jiang yining said. you go ahead. then ill accompany you to the library. xiao yeyu quickly changed her tune. jiang yining didnt want xiao yeyu to follow her because she had accepted two missions and was doing research to prepare herself. however, xiao yeyu was like a shadow on a sunny day. she followed her everywhere and she couldnt get rid of her. jiang yining had no choice but to let her be. the two of them walked to the library. halfway there, a black maserati stopped in front of them. four or five bodyguards got out of the car and stood in their way. young madam, old madam has something to discuss with you. please come with us. one of the bodyguards said coldly. jiang yining looked around her and smiled. are you inviting me or kidnapping me? if its the former, ill choose not to go. if its the latter she paused for a moment, her face covered in a layer of frost. her past tolerance for the old madam had only encouraged her. jiang yining would tolerate her no more. therefore, if the old madam dared to take her home by force, she must be prepared to pay the price. the bodyguards did not speak. jiang yining continued, it looks like youre really going to kidnap me. please. the bodyguards made way for her and gestured for her to get into the car. xiao yeyu pulled jiang yining back and asked worriedly, yining, do you want me to go with you? no need, i dont think theyll dare to do anything to me. jiang yining patted xiao yeyus shoulder and stepped into the car. xiao yeyu looked at the luxurious maserati limited edition suv with deep envy and jealousy in her eyes. the bodyguards drove to the old lu residence. jiang yining sat in the back of the suv and sent a message to lu zhi, telling him that his grandmother had sent someone to bring her home to meet her. a few minutes later, lu zhi replied, wait for me. ill be right there. his six simple words brought her much comfort. jiang yinings bad mood was half gone. she put her phone back in her pocket and closed her eyes to rest. soon after, the car arrived at the old lu residence. jiang yining was brought to old madam lu, but before she could say anything, old madam lu said in a commanding tone, ive invited tao niannian to stay here with us after elder tao chased her out because of the conflict between our families. i want you to tell niannian later that you dont care about what happened in the past and also give elder tao a call and ask him to take niannian home. jiang yining bit her tongue for a few seconds before she said flatly, why should i? because everything you eat, wear, use, and spend is provided for by the lu family! jiang yining, since youve married into the lu family, you must put the lu family first. this is a chance for you to contribute to the lu family! i hope youll do the right thing! old madam lu said firmly. jiang yining smiled. i pay lu zhi for my food and lodging. so technically, im not freeloading off the lu family. you have no right to ask me to apologize to her. 1 will never reconcile with her unless she apologizes to me and my friend! she replied calmly with her chin slightly raised and her eyes looking straight into old madam lus. for a moment, old madam lu was shocked speechless. after being stumped for a while, old madam lu said sternly, you really wont do it? jiang yining was too lazy to respond in words and snorted instead. alright, you have all zhi to protect you. i cant do anything to you. but your friend has no power and no one to protect her. if i cant make a move on you, i can make a move on her! jiang yining, if you insist on destroying the lu family, ill destroy your friend first! old madam lu had just finished speaking when jiang yining took a step forward and grabbed her collar. 1 dare you to make a move on her.. Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: No One Can Let My Wife Suffer The Slightest Grievance chapter 150: no one can let my wife suffer the slightest grievance translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio you how dare you be rude to me? old madam lu was so angry that her entire body was shaking. who in the entire lu family would dare to treat her like this? even her husband wouldnt dare to disrespect her! im rude. so what? jiang yining had a gentle and harmless smile on her face, but her eyes were bone-chillingly cold. old lady, im warning you. i respect you because youre ah zhis grandmother. however, if you are disrespectful and reckless, dont blame me for disregarding your rank and teaching you a lesson. she absolutely hated it when others bully the people close to her. no one could hurt her family and friends. did you hear me? jiang yining pushed old madam lu away after she said that. old madam lus blood pressure spiked and she felt dizzy. she panted heavily as she said, bastard! hooligan! rascal! jiang yining snorted coldly and said, i am far inferior compared to you. old madam lu couldnt control her, so she turned her head and shouted at the housekeeper, come! someone come quickly! the housekeeper rushed forward. old madam lu ordered, get a few people here to keep an eye on her. shes not allowed to leave the old residence! also, send someone to cause trouble for ye xiaoxi. old madam lu wanted to see if jiang yining would really do something to her! old madam the housekeeper looked troubled. hurry up and go! old madam lu shouted. yes. the housekeeper gave the bodyguards standing at the side a look. a few of them came forward and surrounded jiang yining. jiang yinings face was an arctic visage. she enunciated every word in her next sentence. old hag, im warning you for the last time. dont touch my friend, or 111 make you regret it. i insist! old madam lu sneered. in the next second, jiang yining dashed toward the door of the living room. the bodyguards were shocked and quickly tried to stop her. but jiang yining dodged left and right as she nimbly threaded her way between them. the bodyguards could not catch her. are all of you trash? you cant even catch a woman? old madam lu roared. the bodyguards panicked and sped up. just as they were about to catch jiang yining, a tall figure appeared at the door of the living room. jiang yining ran straight into the mans arms. lu zhi held her in his arms and looked at the bodyguards who were chasing her. he asked with a serious expression, what are you guys doing? bullying my wife? the bodyguards stopped in their tracks and did not dare to answer. what else can we be doing? to catch this impudent jiang yining, of course! she actually had the gall to attack me! all zhi, im your grandmother! are you going to let your wife disrespect your elders? old madam lu asked aggressively. jiang yining looked up and said, she threatened me and said that shell cause trouble for ye xiaoxi. i didnt have a choice. besides, i only grabbed her collar and didnt do anything to hurt her. what rubbish! i dont even know who ye xiaoxi is. how can i use her to threaten you? jiang yining, make up a better lie! old madam lu denied flatly. jiang yining frowned and stared at her. you lied. arent you afraid of retribution? see the way she talks? is this the kind of attitude a junior should have towards her elder? old madam lus eyes reddened as she continued in a choked voice, lu zhi, ive worked hard to raise you. are you going to let your wife bully me like this? lu zhis face darkened. you each insist on your word. one of you must be lying. 1 trust neither of you until i figure out the truth. these people saw her attack me with their own eyes! you can ask them! old madam lu then pointed at a surveillance camera and said, also, the evidence there can also prove that what 1 said is true! the housekeeper and the bodyguards concurred softly that the old madam was right. the situation was lopsided, and it was very disadvantageous to jiang yining. jiang yining looked at lu zhis chiseled jaw and realized that she had fallen into the old hags trap. old madam lu never wanted to cause trouble for ye xiaoxi. she only said those words to provoke her. jiang yining regretted her rash actions, but regrets were pointless. the only thing she could do now was to prove her innocence. these are all your people. naturally, they would take your side. as for the surveillance cameras, do they record sound? if they dont, why dont we find a lip-reading expert and let them translate our conversation verbatim? jiang yining countered calmly. it wont help no matter how much you quibble! jiang yining, youre just stalling for time. old madam lu would do no such thing as finding a lip-reading expert. she pressed lu zhi, ah zhi, dont be too partial! punish this woman immediately! otherwise, dont call me grandma anymore. she stared at lu zhi without blinking, exerting pressure on him. jiang yining also looked at him, hoping that he would make a decision. on one side was his family, and on the other side was his wife. lu zhi must be in a very difficult position. lu zhi pondered for a moment and asked, grandma, tell me how you want to punish yining. old madam lu was overjoyed when she heard this! see? ah zhi was her grandson after all. he was related to her by blood! he wouldnt stand on jiang yinings side forever! jiang yinings expression changed slightly but lu zhi secretly held her hand, telling her to stay calm. jiang yining understood and did not move. make her kneel and apologize to me! alright, no problem. anything else? lu zhi agreed without any hesitation. old madam lu glared at jiang yining smugly, then said hypocritically, were all family. i dont want to make things too unpleasant. moreover, she has also suffered in the matter with the tao family. how about this? tao niannian happens to be at our house. let her shake hands and make peace with niannian. and ill let the matter rest. she was so good at looking out for number one. not only did she slander and humiliate her, but she also settled tao niannians matter. if it were anyone else, they would probably be totally defeated by this old hag. unfortunately, her opponent was jiang yining. jiang yining smiled coldly and said, is that all? yes. old madam lu couldnt help but add sarcastically, im not like some people who are so petty. i dont want to fuss over a small conflict and get no peace at home. lu zhi nodded as if he agreed with his grandmother. old madam lu thought that she had won and said to jiang yining, kneel down and apologize! jiang yining tilted her head and asked, do you really want me to kneel? her question was directed at lu zhi, but old madam lu interrupted, kneel when i tell you to! wheres all this nonsense coming from? jiang yining looked at lu zhi stubbornly as if she didnt hear her. lu zhi smiled and patted her head dotingly. of course not. no one can let my wife suffer the slightest grievance.. Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: The Word Surrender” Doesn’t Exist In His World chapter 151: the word surrender doesnt exist in his world translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio 111 listen to my husband. jiang yining folded her arms and said coldly to old madam lu. old madam lu was about to go crazy with anger. all zhi, what did you mean by that? we have both physical and human evidence. you still want to cover up for this witch? grandma, when you frame someone next time, remember to hide every flaw. lu zhi saw through her pretense. you and yining have never gotten along. isnt it obvious that you are harboring ill intentions when you are suddenly nice to her? i didnt old madam lu still wanted to defend herself but lu zhi did not give her the chance. i said those words just now to figure out your true motive. when you mentioned that tao niannian is at our house, 1 understood. lu zhis voice was still gentle, but there was no warmth in his eyes when he looked at his grandmother. you put on this act to force me to reconcile with the tao family. old madam lu was a little embarrassed, but she quickly calmed down and admitted, thats right. 1 asked someone to invite her over. 1 did want to use her as a catalyst to make you reconcile with the tao family. but its also true that she attacked me. you threatened me with my friends safety, and 1 only grabbed your collar. jiang yining was really shocked by old madam lus shamelessness. her act had already been exposed yet she still accused her was this old hag a venomous serpent? old madam lu glanced at her disdainfully. 1 was just scaring you. in any case, you shouldnt have attacked your elders! how did your parents raise you? jiang yining pursed her lips. lu zhi stepped forward and said, grandma, you said it yourself. you were just scaring yining. she didnt know your intentions, so its understandable that she overreacted. i dont think she did anything wrong. on the other hand, you intentionally hurt yining. you are too much. all zhi, are you my grandson at all? why do you only speak up for her? old madam lus face was flushed red, and her head began to spin again. she held her forehead and sat on the sofa. the housekeeper who was standing at the side hurriedly walked up with her pills. however, old madam lu pushed him away. im not eating those. im already so old. just let me die. the housekeeper looked at lu zhi with a troubled expression. he was hoping that lu zhi would persuade his grandmother to stop being worked up. she should think about her health. lu zhi looked away from his grandmother. jiang yining looked on coldly from the side. who told her to put on this big show? if she fell ill from being so worked up, she asked for it and couldnt blame anyone. seeing that no one was talking, the housekeeper sighed and said in a low voice, old madam, you are going to see miss kexin later today. if she sees that you dont look well, she will be worried. please take your medicine. old madam lus expression softened slightly as she took the pills from the housekeeper. she put two in her mouth and drank a few mouthfuls of water from a glass the housekeeper gave her. she then looked up at lu zhi and felt a chill in her heart. she had put in so much effort and done so much for her grandson. but in the end, he was more concerned about that demoness jiang yining. he didnt even worry about her! old madam lu was extremely disappointed. we were both wrong in todays matter. i can stop arguing with her and let the matter rest. but ah zhi, why did i put in so much effort? what would i gain by advising you to reconcile with the tao family? isnt it all for your sake and for the sake of the lu family? if we fall out with the tao family, it will only benefit others! use your brain and think about it, okay? lu zhi knew very well why his grandmother did so many things. it was precisely because of this that he did not fly into a rage just now. he replied in a deep voice, grandma, 1 wont take the initiative to reconcile with the tao family. they provoked me first. without a sincere apology from them, we can forget about reconciliation. are you crazy? old madam lu shouted. im very clear-headed. moreover, 111 be taking a series of actions against the tao family. i wont stop until they admit their mistake. lu zhis tone was firm and serious, with no trace of any joke. in truth, he didnt just want to settle the score with elder tao for his attack on phantom. tao niannian had also provoked yining and tao siyuan had tried to get him and yining killed. so many incidents he remembered every one of them clearly. his counterattack to stop the hostile takeover of phantom was only the beginning, not the end! if the tao family didnt admit their mistake, hand over tao siyuan or punish tao niannian, he would fight them to the end! take the initiative to reconcile? quit while he was ahead? only the weak would consider that. in his world, the only outcome was for the other party to admit defeat! tao niannian heard lu zhis domineering declaration of war as she walked into the living room. she panicked for a moment. the tao family had already lost tens of billions of yuan on the acquisition of phantom. what else did lu zhi want to do? would he only stop after he annihilated the tao family? grandma lu tao niannian called out to her for help. old madam lu quickly wiped her angry expression and walked up to tao niannian. niannian, what ah zhi said just now was all out of anger. dont take it seriously miss tao, if you heard what 1 said, please tell your grandfather and your uncle tao siyuan this C no matter what kind of games they play, 1 will accompany them to the end. lu zhis thin lips curved into a vicious arc. as for what my grandmother told you feel free to take it seriously, but we shall wait and see if the situation turns out as she said. after saying that, he couldnt be bothered to look at tao niannian again and strode out holding jiang yinings hand. all zhi, you b*stard! come back here! old madam lu shouted anxiously. however, lu zhi ignored her and did not stop for even a moment. tao niannians mind kept replaying lu zhis words as she squatted weakly on the living room floor. old madam lu chased after lu zhi for a few steps but failed to call him back. she came back into the living room and comforted tao niannian, niannian, dont worry. i cant control this brat, but someone will. 111 go find the old patriarch to personally teach him a lesson. tao niannians fearful heart finally calmed down a little. she squeezed old madam lus hand and said, grandma lu, youre not lying to me, right? why would i lie to you? old madam lu stroked her head gently. dont worry, ill definitely think of a way to make the tao family and the lu family reconcile. thank you, grandma lu. 1 can only put my trust in you . tao niannian leaned into her arms. away from tao niannians gaze, old madam lus eyes flashed with uncertainty. ah zhi had really changed he was becoming more and more of a stranger to her, and more and more disobedient. all of this was instigated by jiang yining. she couldnt let this continue because all zhi would be destroyed by that demoness sooner or later. meanwhile, jiang yining anxiously called ye xiaoxi the minute she got into their car outside the old lu residence. only after ye xiaoxi confirmed that nothing had happened on her end did jiang yining heave a sigh of relief. lu zhi listened quietly to their conversation for a while until he couldnt stand it anymore and snatched the phone away from jiang yining. what are you doing? jiang yining wanted to get her phone back. lu zhi said coldly, youve been on the phone for too long. theres radiation. since youve already confirmed that shes safe, you can hang up. such an excuse couldnt even fool a junior high student. did he really think she was stupid? Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: She Will Never Be Even With Him In This Lifetime chapter 152: she will never be even with him in this lifetime translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio but there was nothing she could do. she watch helplessly as lu zhi turned off her phone. lu zhi sensed her reluctance and snorted in his heart. she was always affectionate with ye xiaoxi. those who didnt know better would think that they were a couple. from now on, he would limit the time that she would spend alone with ye xiaoxi. jiang yining was silent for a moment before she asked, lu zhi, you said that you will continue fighting the tao family. is that true? she was not very clear about the business dealings between the lu and the tao families. but she understood one thing: harmony brings wealth. if things were really as old madam lu said, endless fighting with the tao family would only harm the interests of the lu family, then she would advise lu zhi to stop as soon as possible. he shouldnt do something he would regret out of anger. yes. lu zhi guessed what she was thinking and continued, dont worry. i didnt make this decision because of you. 1 have other considerations. he was the heir of the lu family and knew the responsibility on his shoulders better than anyone else. he would continue the fight with the tao family, firstly because they had done evil and angered him; secondly because the four major families of a-city had been too comfortable at the top for too long. it was time for someone to shake things up. he wanted to expand the lu family and make it the greatest family in a-city. it was a matter of time before he confronted the other families. he would use the tao family as practice. the experience would allow him to better deal with the other families in the future. jiang yining nodded. then im relieved. lu zhi turned his head and looked at her thoughtfully. when they got home, jiang yining was physically and mentally exhausted. she took a shower and changed into her pajamas. she lay under the covers and secretly contacted k on her phone. she asked him to help her find some information. k naturally agreed. jiang yining got up early the next morning and asked the housekeeper for paint brushes, ink, and paper. she locked herself in her room for a long time. when she finally came out, she was carrying a painting on her back. she looked like she was going out. lu zhi bumped into her on the stairs and saw the painting on her back. he asked, since when did you like these things? i dont. 1 am just going to ask a friend of mine to help me get some money. jiang yining continued, dont i owe you 800,000 yuan? i would like to pay you back. the money she got from xiao lang was spent paying k what she owned him and buying phantom shares and then giving them to lu zhi for nothing. now, she just wanted to earn some money quickly and raise 200 million yuan so she could redeem qi bais painting from xiao lang. besides, one of the two missions she accepted also depended on this painting. where did you get this painting? lu zhi was curious. you didnt take it from my study, did you? how would i dare to touch your painting without your permission? jiang yining pouted. i painted this one myself. oh? let me see. he reached out to take the painting. jiang yining dodged him. 1 wont show it to you since you are not buying it. if you saw it, youd have to pay me 800,000 yuan. theres no other way around it! is there a more unreasonable seller than you? one look and 111 have to buy it? lu zhi asked with a smile. this is my rule. you can choose to buy it or not. jiang yining continued down the stairs when she finished. stop. 111 buy your painting. lu zhi didnt think her painting was worth 800,000 yuan, but as long as she was happy, 800,000 yuan was nothing. anyway, he had plenty of money. jiang yining stopped in her tracks and looked at him in disbelief. are you crazy? you want to buy the painting without even looking at it? yes. you cant go back on your word now. you promised to sell it to me. lu zhi held her shoulder calmly and pulled the drawing tube off her shoulder. jiang yining came to her senses, and her face felt a little hot. this painting is not worth 800,000 yuan. if you want it, just name a price. we agreed on 800,000, so its 800,000. lu zhi adamantly bought it. he took the painting out of the drawing tube and unrolled it. it was a painting of birds in the mountains. the mountain range was undulating and majestic. and the birds in the mountains were lively and lifelike. every detail was handled well in the painting. he had never met such a masterful chinese art painter. the only person who could produce a painting of this standard was the late master qi bai! excitement flickered in lu zhis dark eyes but his face remained still. the morning sun caressed his face, making it even more difficult to fathom what he was thinking. jiang yining secretly observed him for a while before she said, you are the who insisted on buying this painting. i didnt force you. she held out her hand and said, give me the money. did you really draw this? lu zhi asked as he rolled up the painting. but of course, jiang yining said. if you dont believe me, 1 can paint you another one that looks exactly the same. who taught you how to paint? no one taught me, jiang yining answered honestly. she had no interest in painting at all. when qi bai wanted to take her as his disciple, she couldnt be bothered. as for how she learned to paint, she learned it by watching qi bai teach his disciples. she had a photographic memory. after watching and listening for so many years, she had inadvertently picked up some skills. she had painted the birds in the mountains from memory. it was a replica of the one qi bai had painted in front of her. she was going to pass it off as the real thing, as a posthumous work from qi bai, when she sold it through one of xiao langs auction house contacts. she didnt expect to sell it before she left the house. to lu zhi, who adamantly bought it. as expected, the heavens did not allow her to lie. however, she wouldnt feel guilty about taking lu zhis money. after all, she had given him 200 million yuan. jiang yining looked straight into lu zhis eyes. seeing that he didnt speak for a long time, she said, do you not want to buy it? no, you cant go back on your word now. we made a deal. you said youll buy it, so you must buy it. yes, 111 buy it. lu zhi finally spoke. then we are even. i dont owe you anymore money. jiang yining smiled happily. lu zhi curled his lips and revealed a faint smile. they were even? no, no, no. she would never be even with him in this lifetime. jiang yining was happy for a while before she asked, lu zhi, why did you buy this painting? as far as she knew, lu zhi did not really like famous paintings. she knew this from the lack of expensive works hanging in the house. it has its uses. tsk, if you dont want to tell me, fine. im done asking. anyway, the painting had already been sold. she was no longer responsible for it! jiang yining couldnt care less. lu zhi went back to his study and handed the painting to ah man. find an expert to deal with this. package this painting properly and spread the news that on the 18th, at 7 p.m., there will be an auction at taoran gallery for the legacy work of the chinese painting master, qi bai! yes, sir. ah man nodded slightly and left the study. lu zhi sat on his chair and pondered for a moment. he then picked up the landline phone on his desk and dialed a number. hello, mu bai. the phantom crisis has been resolved, but you are no longer suitable as the ceo here. youll oversee the international business and work from france for two years before you come back. sure, chairman lu. as you wish. thank you for your hard work. its my job. ill go through hell and high water for chairman lu. mu bais admiration and adoration for lu zhi rang out from the other end of the call. he had the utmost respect for lu zhi! this public relations crisis was instigated by lu zhi who informed him in advance and asked him to create a scandal to incite tao familys attack on phantom! the entire process was filled with danger. if lu zhi made a single mistake, or if someone betrayed him, phantom, which had a market value of 50 billion yuan, would fall into the hands of the tao family. no one else would take such a huge risk! however, lu zhi didnt just boldly go ahead with his plan, he also won beautifully! he had cheated the tao family of tens of billions of yuan when the tao family gained nary a single advantage! such talent would definitely elevate the lu corporation to the next level. of course, he would willingly follow lu zhi! ive also transferred 3% of phantoms shares to you. consider it a reward for your hard work. lu zhi never liked empty promises and rewarded mu bai generously. lu zhi gave him a few hundred million yuan just like that? mu bai felt a little lightheaded and surreal. after a long pause, he muttered, chairman lu, ill follow you for the rest of my life. if you asked me to go east, 1 would never go west! he was even more loyal to lu zhi now.. Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Destiny Will Make Enemies Meet chapter 153: destiny will make enemies meet translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the news about qi bais posthumous work being in an auction spread like wildfire throughout a-city. xiao lang knew about the relationship between jiang yining and qi bai, so he immediately called her and asked, you are selling another qi bai painting? are you short of money? you should have told me. why would you let someone else buy it? h n what a prodigal young master. a painting that was worth hundreds of millions of yuan was too expensive in her opinion. this guy actually wanted to buy it. im not the one selling it. its probably someone else. you knew qi bai well. you should know how rare his paintings are. besides, anyone who has a qi bai painting would never sell it. his paintings would become family heirlooms. i also heard that the painting to be auctioned off this time has never appeared in the market. you really dont know who is selling it? famous paintings became more valuable over time. let alone works from a master like qi bai! a painting that was worth 200 million yuan now could very well sell for ten or even a hundred times that after several generations! art stored value better than currencies. however, what xiao lang was after wasnt the price appreciation, but the artistic value of master qi bais paintings. he really wanted to know who had the painting, so he could purchase it before the auction! so that others wouldnt even get the chance to see it! jiang yining frowned. qi bai only has one disciple, but weve lost contact. perhaps he has encountered some difficulties and needed to sell the painting. can you contact him, please? no, jiang yining refused flatly. she wouldnt have anything to do with that person anymore. because qi bais death was mostly caused by his disciple. cutie pie yining, my fairy, can you help me on account of our deep friendship, please? xiao lang did not give up and continued to plead. if it was something else, we could still discuss it. but this matter i cant help you. jiang yining still refused. xiao lang didnt want to make things difficult for her. alright then, ill think of another way. okay. after hanging up the phone, jiang yining furrowed her brows. could it really be that person? but how dare he openly auction off qi bais painting? jiang yinings head hurt. nonetheless, she decided to check the auction out herself. in the blink of an eye, it was the 18th. old madam lu was the happiest person in the lu family because chen kexin was finally healthy enough to come home after her long recuperation at the hospital. she ordered the servants to clean chen kexins room and even went to the hospital to pick her up. tao niannian also went with old madam lu. she had been staying at the old lu residence for the past few days. because she did not have much money on her, she couldnt even afford to move out. and the tao family had completely abandoned her. elder tao did not even call her. she regarded old madam lu as her sole sponsor now. at the hospital, old madam lu and tao niannian walked into chen kexins ward and handed her a large bouquet of roses. kexin, i wish you good health from now on. dont fall sick again and make us worry, okay? tao niannian said playfully. yeah. ive been so worried since you were hospitalized. never let this happen again, understand? old madam lu said half-scoldingly. yes, grandma, 1 promise you that 1 wont do anything stupid again. good. old madam lu patted her head with a smile. chen kexin held the bouquet and looked behind them. when she didnt see the person she was expecting, her eyes flashed with disappointment. old madam lu knew what she was thinking and deliberately spoke to distract her. have you packed everything? shes all packed, chen qinglian replied. then lets go home and not linger here. old madam lu found hospitals unlucky. she held chen kexins arm with her left and tao niannians with her right, and walked out of the hospital. chen qinglian followed closely behind them. it was already noon by the time they arrived at the old lu residence. old madam lu had instructed the kitchen to prepare enough dishes to fill the entire dining table but chen kexin had no appetite. her only wish was for lu zhi to come and see her, even if it was just a brief hello. but that never happened chen kexin casually ate something and went back to her room. she turned on the television, sat on her bed, took out her journal and flipped through it. everything in her journal was about her and brother ah zhi. chen kexin read her journal until she was a tearful mess. suddenly, there was a knock on the door, followed by old madam lus voice. kexin, its grandma. chen kexin raised her hand and quickly wiped the tears from her face. she got up and opened the door. grandma, whats the matter? im fine, but youre not, old madam lu said. youve always had your worries written all over your face since you were young. how can i not know? grandma, i chen kexin opened her mouth and felt her nose burn. before she knew it, the tears that she just held back gushed out again. she wished she could stop crying. but the harder she tried, the more ferocious her tears became. old madam lu took out a handkerchief to wipe chen kexins tears. dont cry. even if you cry until you have no more tears, you wont win all zhi back. yes, i know. chen kexin hated jiang yining to the core. she really couldnt understand why jiang yining was so lucky to survive every disaster. she thought that the tao family would finally push her into the abyss but they ended up in total defeat instead. she hated it. old madam lu was silent for a moment before she took out two vip tickets and gave them to chen kexin. dont you like art? i heard that someone is going to auction off qi bais painting at the taoran gallery tonight. why dont you go and check it out? treat it as a break? grandma, 1 cant afford anything now. lu zhi said that he would cut off all financial support for her and her mother and he had done it. all the accounts in their names were monitored by him now. any large inflow would trigger an action on lu zhis part. and because of that, chen kexin felt even sadder. this is my card. theres 50 million yuan on it. use it to bid for the painting. itll be grandmas birthday present to you. old madam lu said with a smile. it would be chen kexins birthday soon. old madam lu couldnt think of a present for this girl. it seemed that even the heavens wanted kexin to have this painting. grandma, thats too expensive a gift. i cant accept it. silly girl, what 1 give you is yours. take it. old madam lu insisted. chen kexin reject her twice more politely before she accepted the card. night fell. jiang yining sent a message to lu zhi to inform him that she was going shopping with ye xiaoxi, and she would be home late. slight annoyance flashed across lu zhis face when he learned that she was going out with ye xiaoxi again. if this happened at a different time, he would definitely disrupt their alone time together. but he was busy tonight. okay, dont be home too late. alright. jiang yining looked at the vip ticket she was holding after she hung up. xiao lang got her the ticket. taoran gallery was a top-tier auction house in a-city and was very strict in all aspects. ordinary people could not get in at all. xiao lang also wanted to take part in the auction, so he got her a ticket too. jiang yining didnt want lu zhi to know about this, so she came up with an excuse. she looked at the time. it was already past five oclock. if she didnt leave now, she would be late. she quickly flagged down a taxi and rushed to taoran gallery. she saw xiao lang the moment she arrived at her destination. xiao lang waved at her happily, left his friends and walked up to her. lets go in together. arent you here with your friends? theyre not my friends. just acquaintances. xiao lang replied. his friends who had known him for more than ten years were all speechless. okay. jiang yining nodded lightly. just as the two of them walked in, another black car stopped in the driveway and lu zhi got out quietly.. Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Don’t Sow Discord Between Us, Husband and Wife chapter 154: dont sow discord between us, husband and wife translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio at six something in the evening, the auction hall was filled with famous people from all over the world. it had been five years since a qi bai painting was auctioned. countless people had put in a lot of effort to fill this gap but they all returned empty-handed. therefore, when news about an auction of a qi bai posthumous work got out, everyone who was interested flew over like bees to honey. chen kexin and tao niannian sat in their vip seats with excitement on their faces. this was the first time chen kexin attended such a high-class auction. although old madam lu doted on her like she was her granddaughter, she was not a real young miss of the lu family and wasnt qualified to attend many events. this time, the auction house also sent the invitation to old madam lu but she gave her tickets away. chen kexin felt that whether she could see qi bais painting was secondary. what was more important to her was being part of this auction with all these famous people! tao niannian was excited purely because elder tao loved to collect famous calligraphy and paintings. he was especially obsessed with qi bais paintings. they had a qi bai painting at home and her grandfather cherished it very much. she remembered that when she was young, she almost doodled on that qi bai painting. fortunately, the housekeeper stopped her in time. even so, her grandfather was still furious and locked her in a small dark room for an entire day. if she successfully bade for the qi bai painting this time and gave it to her grandfather, he would probably forgive her, right? the two girls thought their own thoughts as they waited for the auction to start. how much do you have? tao niannian asked chen kexin softly. tao niannians grandfather had cut her off financially and she wanted to borrow some money from chen kexin. anyway, as far as she knew, chen kexin had no interest in art. fifty million yuan, chen kexin replied. lend it to me. ill return you 55 million later. tao niannian didnt care about the money at all. as long as she could make her grandfather happy and go back home, she could fork out 500 million yuan, let alone 55 million! 55 million? chen kexin was deeply jealous. the money she had secretly saved up over the years couldnt even compare to tao niannians pocket money. but if she married brother all zhi, shed be able to squander like tao niannian! okay. chen kexin nodded in agreement. tao niannian propped her chin with both hands and waited happily for the auction to start. at 7 p.m. sharp when almost all the guests had arrived, the auctioneer went on stage and started auctioning a few minor pieces to warm up the crowd. chen kexin and tao niannian werent interested in those things. they looked around the room in boredom. chen kexin looked to her left and suddenly saw jiang yining and xiao lang sitting together. she grabbed tao niannians hand excitedly. is that jiang yining? tao niannian followed her gaze. sure enough, she saw jiang yining sitting in the last row. she was wearing a baseball cap with the brim very low. no wonder not many people noticed her. as for the person next to her brother xiao lang! tao niannian felt betrayed. xiao lang knew how much she hated jiang yining. how could he hang out with her? its her. how did this b*tch hook up with brother xiao lang? jiang yining gave xiao lang an original music score last time. thats probably when they met. chen kexin suddenly had an evil thought. she took out her phone and adjusted the focus on the camera. she aimed her phone at jiang yining and xiao lang and started filming. xiao lang happened to be talking to jiang yining at the moment. chen kexin deliberately adjusted the angle to make it look like they were kissing. she looked at the scene on her camera and sneered. instead of taking the path to heaven, this woman chose to barge into hell. well, jiang yining you were the one who gave me this leverage on a silver platter. lets see how youd survive this disaster. no, i must go and find brother xiao lang. tao niannian couldnt take it anymore. she stood up and was about to find xiao lang and tell him stay away from jiang yining when chen kexin pulled her back. if you go now, you would just expose jiang yining and xiao langs affair in front of everyone. xiao lang would lose face. he wouldnt just not take your side, he would also blame you of being a busybody. we grew up together and hes like an older brother to me. he wouldnt do that to me. tao niannian said confidently. chen kexin whispered, i also thought that i was very important to ah zhi before he met jiang yining. but look at my situation now tao niannian was slightly discouraged. jiang yining was too skillful a b*tch for any ordinary person to beat. but this brother xiao lang he clearly knew that jiang yining was a married woman. why did he want to have anything to do with her? there were so many other nice girls in the world. why must he choose her? then what should we do? are we just going to let them cheat? i have evidence. if they dare to cheat openly like that, well teach them a lesson! chen kexin clicked on the video on her phone. yes, kexin. you are so smart. tao niannian concurred. chen kexin stood up and sat tao niannian down. be patient, ill let you watch a good show. jiang yining looked down at her phone and saw a new message from the housekeeper. his message said that lu zhi had yet to return home. jiang yining was relieved. that meant that if she rushed home before lu zhi got home, she wouldnt get a lecture from him. xiao lang leaned his head over and saw the message. are you so closely watched by lu zhi? jiang yining slapped his head away. xiao lang teased her with a smile, youre twenty years old, not two. dont you feel oppressed when he controls you so tightly? dont sow discord between us, husband and wife. jiang yining replied flatly. xiao lang touched his nose. im just thinking for you. you are a talented pianist who studied under elder liang. you shouldnt let your talent go to waste. yining, if you perform on a bigger stage, you will definitely amaze the world. i just feel that you should shine and not be an unknown young madam lu. people generally assumed that jiang yining married lu zhi for money and status. but xiao lang felt that lu zhi was not worthy of her at all. wasnt lu zhi just a rich kid? what else did he have other than money? jiang yining was a genius in the art world! a darling! if she had the desire, he could make her a top pianist in the world! i have my own plans. you dont have to say all this nonsense. yining xiao lang wanted to convince her but jiang yining interrupted, alright now. qi bais work is coming up. look at the stage. jiang yining didnt want to continue the conversation at all. xiao lang could only shut up. as soon as they stopped talking, the auctioneer lifted the curtain on qi bais work with passion. this is the star of todays auction. a painting by master qi bai! qi bai is known for his exquisite brush work and lifelike paintings. his unique style has never been surpassed or imitated! owning a masterpiece by qi bai in your lifetime would probably make you die without regrets! we are all witnessing a historical moment! the auctioneer raised his chin slightly and said, alright, enough talk. lets start the bidding at 50 million yuan! each increment is 10 million yuan and theres no upper limit! the starting bid was 50 million yuan? tao niannian and chen kexin were dumbfounded. they only had enough money for the starting price. how were they going to compete? what kind of painting is worth so much money? this is extortion. chen kexin complained. tao niannian said with a frown, there are very few of his paintings in the world. they have always been very valuable. however, she did not expect it to be so valuable. what do we do now? chen kexin was afraid that if tao niannian didnt borrow money from her, she wouldnt be able to earn that 5 million yuan. she even prayed in her heart that no one else would bid for this painting so that tao niannian would get it. lets bid anyway. tao niannian gritted her teeth. as long as the price was below 100 million yuan, she could still borrow money to pay for it. 60 million! tao niannian raised her paddle without hesitation. when she shouted her bid, the other guests seemed more enthusiastic. 70 million! 80 million! 100 million! chen kexin felt like she was in a dream as she watched the carnival.. Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Swindled Old Fox Tao of 3.5 Billion Yuan! chapter 155: swindled old fox tao of 3.5 billion yuan! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the world of the rich was unfamiliar to chen kexin. numbers that seemed astronomical to her were just a drop in the bucket for these people. oh no. someone is about to buy the painting. tao niannian heart ached so much that she wanted to cry. chen kexin could only force a smile when she heard tao niannians words. looks like everyone recognizes the value of master qi bais painting! i have 100 million. do 1 hear no million? the auctioneer was overjoyed. xiao lang raised his paddle to bid but jiang yining, who was sitting next to him, lowered his arm. yining, what are you doing? dont stop me. later someone will buy it. xiao lang was extremely anxious. jiang yining stared at the painting for a while before she said with a strange expression, this painting is not qi bais work. no way! the auction house would have asked their own experts to authenticate it! this painting was identical to qi bais, be it in terms of style or brush strokes! jiang yining was speechless. she could tell with one look that the painting was fake because she had drawn it herself. and she had sold it to lu zhi for 800,000 yuan. she now suspected that lu zhi was the person who put this painting up for auction here. she just didnt know why he did it. who was he trying to swindle now? after a moment of silence, jiang yining said softly to xiao lang, just take my word for it. xiao lang felt a little regretful, but he still took her advice and quit bidding. while they were talking, the price had doubled again, soaring to 230 million yuan! 230 million! young master qin from capital city has given me 230 million! such generosity is truly astonishing! if no one gives me a higher bid, our young master qin is going to bring this qi bai painting home the auctioneer had just finished speaking when a person slowly walked into the vip area. this person was none other than the fashionably late elder tao! he had long heard that qi bais masterpiece was going to be auctioned and decided to come. but not on time. it was because only small potatoes would be auctioned upfront and he didnt want to waste his time. elder tao walked to the front row and sat in a super vip seat. he calmly raised his paddle and said, 300 million. everyone in the auction hall was shocked! our old master tao has raised the bid by 70 million! 1 have 300 million! young master qin thought that he was going to win the auction. he did not expect someone to come out of nowhere and offer such a crazy price! it was infuriating! young master qin gritted his teeth and said, 310 million. 400 million. elder tao raised the price without hesitation. he raised the price by 100 million yuan each time. such a big move caused an uproar in the auction hall. young master qin was sweating bullets. he wanted to buy the painting as a gift to his father-in-law. 300 million yuan was his limit. young master qin couldnt go higher and gave up. 400 million! 400 million! elder tao has given me 400 million! dear distinguished guests, dont you want to try going higher? anyone up for a showdown with old master tao? if you miss this opportunity, you may never see another qi bai masterpiece in your lifetime! the auctioneer was glib. he wished that everyone in the hall was like elder tao and went all out for the painting. but the sky-high price of 400 million yuan had already stumped everyone. the massive auction hall fell into silence. no one dared to raise the bid. elder tao was confident and was not surprised at all. alright, since i dont hear a higher bid the auctioneer was about to hit the gavel and seal the deal when a clear and low voice suddenly rang out in the hall, 500 million. with a buzz, everyone in the hall started talking at the same time! everyone was looking for the bidder. the auctioneer was stunned for two seconds before he reacted and said, a mysterious vip has just given me 500 million! it looks like old master tao has a strong opponent tonight! no one knows who will go home with master qi bais painting until the fat lady sings! elder tao frowned slightly. how dare someone outbid him? he must get this painting tonight! 600 million, elder tao said in a deep voice. the crowd went into a frenzy! jiang yining sat speechlessly in the back row. if she had known earlier, she wouldnt have sold the painting to lu zhi so cheaply. her 800,000-yuan painting was now selling at sky-high prices! was it too late to ask him for it back now? xiao lang had also completely given up. he was able to fork out 100 to 200 million yuan. if he went any higher, his father would probably kill him. 700 million. 800 million. 900 million. one billion. neither elder tao nor the mysterious vip was ready to give up. in just a few quips, the price had gone up to something astronomical. elder tao frowned. tao niannian looked at her grandfather from afar and felt her heart clench. the tao family had just fought with the lu family, and they had suffered substantial losses. if her grandfather continued to bid like this, they might suffer another round of heavy losses. she couldnt help but sneaked up behind elder tao and said, grandpa, let it go. dont be rash. elder tao turned his head and was stunned when he saw his granddaughter. youre no longer a member of the tao family. this is none of your business. tao niannians eyes reddened. grandpa, im truly sorry. please she couldnt finish her sentence as the auctioneer said, old master tao, our mysterious vip has given me one billion! would you like to give me a higher bid? if not, this painting will go home with our mysterious vip elder tao raised his paddle without any hesitation. 1.1 billion. 1.1 billion! old master tao is indeed an extraordinary gentleman! the auctioneer exclaimed. another wave of excitement rose in the auction hall. the mysterious vip sitting behind the curtain in the vip box was quiet for a long time. everyone thought that he had given up when he suddenly said, 1.5 billion yuan. what? he had actually incremented the bid by 400 million! he was truly crazy! everyone stared at the curtain with fervent eyes, wishing they could go behind it and see who the mysterious vip was. he who outbid elder tao by so much! elder taos expression became increasingly gloomy as he gripped his paddle tightly. he could afford a few billion yuan but this person behind the curtain clearly had a beef with him. if this guy won the painting after such a public fight, where would he put his face? elder tao pondered for a moment and said, 1.6 billion. a new round of bidding had begun! after about half an hour, the price of this painting had gone up to three billion yuan! everyone in the auction hall seemed to have received adrenaline shots as they cheered with excitement! the auctioneers voice was already hoarse from shouting as he announced, 1 have three billion from our mysterious vip! elder tao, its up to you now! a thin layer of sweat appeared on elder tao forehead. if he continued, he would lose so, so much money. but wouldnt it be embarrassing to give up now? he gritted his teeth and said, 3.5 billion. 3.5 billion! old master tao gave me 3.5 billion! the auctioneer was hysterical and shouted the price three times! the words 3.5 billion echoed in the auction hall. as for the mysterious vip, he did not make a sound for a full three minutes! the auctioneer asked many times, but he did not respond. finally, the auctioneer hit the gavel and said, congratulations to old master tao for winning master qi bais painting! elder tao heaved a sigh of relief. everyone congratulated him. and at this moment, the closed curtain was drawn open by a slender hand. everyone looked in the direction of the vip box! elder tao also looked over, curious about the person with the guts to go against him. under the gaze of nearly a thousand people, lu zhis cold and handsome face slowly appeared. he said with a faint smile, elder tao, congratulations for winning this painting.. Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: You Can’t Decide For Me chapter 157: you cant decide for me translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio chen kexin had always been loyal to lu zhi. but he had been so cruel to her, so he shouldnt blame her for retaliating. when elder tao heard her words, his face was so cold and angry that it could freeze the very air around it. he immediately walked to the gallery and asked someone to bring out the painting. he looked it over carefully, but he couldnt see any trace of fraud. he asked suspiciously, are you lying to me? what i said is absolutely true. if i lied, you can do whatever you want with me. chen kexin said confidently. 1 heard jiang yining say with my own ears that she painted it and not qi bai! elder tao pondered in silence as his grip on the painting tightened. after a moment, he rolled up the painting and handed it to his assistant. find a few more experts to authenticate it. yes. after elder taos assistant left, chen kexin said impatiently, old master tao, lu zhi cheated you of so much money. you mustnt let him off. jiang yining was also an accomplice. you must settle the score with them both! settle the score? what with? this painting had been entrusted to the auction house, not in lu zhis name for sure. even if they found out that the painting was a fake, he could only hold the auction house responsible. the consignor would be long gone by then. as for lu zhi, he would have already thought of a strategy that hid his involvement from the start. he was doomed to suffer this time even if he was unwilling. lu zhi was indeed cunning the phantom incident was barely over, and he already started a new round of attacks! elder tao was bleeding from his heart, but his face was as calm as a still lake as he glanced at chen kexin and asked, arent you from the lu family? 1 remember that you like lu zhi, right? why did you expose his scam? because he doesnt love me back and i want revenge! chen kexins eyes were filled with madness. elder tao chuckled and took out his name card. he handed it to her and said, ill deal with tonights matter. please contact me in future if you have any information. in return, i will give you whatever you want as long as i can afford it. chen kexin said resolutely, 1 dont want anything from you except to help me kick jiang yining out of the lu family. deal, elder tao agreed readily. chen kexin bit her lower lip, her heart filled with hatred and determination. from this moment on, she would work with anyone who could help her get rid of jiang yining! jiang yining just need to wait for her retribution! back at the lu residence as expected, lu zhi kept his word and wrote jiang yining a check for 200 million yuan. jiang yining was about to take the check from him happily when he suddenly withdrew his hand. lu zhi, you miser! you earned more than three billion yuan so easily and you cant even bear to give me a fraction of that? jiang yining asked angrily. of course, i can give it to you, lu zhi replied calmly. after you explain to me whats the deal with you and xiao lang. it wasnt that he mind her being close with other men. after all, they were a fake couple and had no feelings for each other. but in front of other people, he would always protect her and never allow anyone to say anything bad about her. xiao lang? what deal can exist between me and him? jiang yining felt a little guilty guessing that lu zhi had found out about her transaction with xiao lang. had she been found out? seeing that jiang yining did not dare to look at him, lu zhi held her chin and forced her to look at him. who did you go to the auction with tonight? when jiang yining heard this, she knew that he must have seen her with xiao lang. denying it would only worsen his misunderstanding. but she couldnt tell him the truth either. lu zhi looked at her wandering eyes and guessed that she was trying to lie to him. he said in a deep voice, ill give you three seconds to answer my question. if you dont, ill just send someone to investigate. three, two jiang yining didnt expect him to be so pushy. her forehead was covered in sweat. one, the last countdown came out from lu zhis thin and cold lips. jiang yining braced herself and said loudly, i owe xiao lang a favor. i returned the favor by going to the auction with him! what kind of favor do you owe him? lu zhi asked. jiang yining secretly heaved a sigh of relief and mumbled, why are you asking so many questions? im not a criminal. didnt we agree not to invade each others privacy? i was the one who suggested the agreement, so naturally, the scope is defined by me. lu zhi said bossily. xiao lang is very close to the tao family, and im still fighting with the toa family. wouldnt he have ulterior motives when hes so close to you at a time like this? for the sake of lu corporation and your personal safety, stay away from him in future. why should i? jiang yining knew very well that xiao lang would never help the tao family fight against the lu family! if he wanted to help them, he wouldnt have lent her 200 million yuan during the phantom crisis. because in this family, i make the decisions. lu zhi enunciated every word. you cant decide for me. lu zhi, i can decide who 1 want to be friends with. dont even think about interfering in my matters. jiang yining would indulge him in other matters, but she would never compromise her freedom to choose her friends. lu zhi eyes narrowed instantly, and anger and displeasure filled his handsome face. the air suddenly felt heavy and cold to the point of freezing. the servants and bodyguards around them didnt even dare to breathe too loudly. but jiang yining wasnt afraid of him. she reached out and snatched the check from him. im not having dinner, you can eat by yourself. after she said that, she ran upstairs and left lu zhi alone in the huge living room. the words she had just said kept echoing in his ears. after a long time, the corners of his lips curled into a cold smile. well done, jiang yining, for having a fight with him over someone as unrelated as xiao lang. he would really like to know which was tougher: his methods or her relationship with xiao lang? lu zhi then looked at ah man and said, find out what xiao lang has been up to lately. the more detailed, the better. yes. ah man nodded respectfully while she secretly complained in her heart if ceo lu was jealous but the young madam had also been blind. it was so obvious that ceo lu wasnt stopping her from making friends. he just felt that his position was threatened, and he protected it out of instinct. persons engaged in the game were often confused while the onlookers could always see clearly. ah man felt that she should remind the young madam in private if she got the chance. this was so that the grass didnt get trampled when the two elephants fought. jiang yining closed her bedroom door and thought about what lu zhi had just said. the more she thought about it, the more she felt that he was becoming more overbearing and unreasonable. she was not his possession. what right did he have to decide who she could associate with? after wallowing in her frustration for a while, she shook her head to clear her mind and then turned on her laptop and opened a tracking software. this was her real purpose of going to the auction. the 1-million-yuan mission she accepted previously on the dark web was to investigate yan shumos extramarital affair. she took advantage of the climaxes during the auction and bribed someone to splash water on yan shumo while she swap out his phone. after installing a tracking app on his phone, she swapped it back. if she observed yan shumos movements carefully over the next few days, she should be able to locate the love nest that he shared with his mistress very quickly. jiang yining was engrossed in her work when suddenly, there was a knock on her door. she quickly turned off her computer screen, walked to the door, and opened it. it was the housekeeper. young madam, someone came to the house for you tonight and asked me to give you this. the housekeeper sneakily handed her a key pendant. jiang yinings expression changed instantly. wheres that person now? he has left, the housekeeper said. dont worry, young madam. i didnt tell anyone. one look at the visitors attire told the housekeeper that he was no ordinary person. moreover, the visitor kept asking for jiang yining. the housekeeper figured that the matter was not simple, so he dismissed the others and met the visitor alone. what else did he say? he said that theyll come and find you again. but the visitor wont be him next time but mr. gu. the housekeeper then asked casually, young madam, who is mr. gu? someone i know. jiang yining was slightly flustered. this key pendant was her birthday present from jiang rou. she did not bring it with her when she ran away from the gu residence. the only people who could get their hands on it were people from the gu family. its appearance now meant that the gu family had found her.. Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: It’s Time to Pay Him Back For All The Slapping She Has Received From Him! chapter 158: its time to pay him back for all the slapping she has received from him! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio seeing jiang yinings troubled expression, the housekeeper said, young madam, do you want to tell sir about this? no. jiang yining calmed down and continued, i can take care of it myself. the next time they come, call me right away. yes. the housekeeper felt that things indeed werent that simple. but he was already subconsciously afraid of jiang yining, so hed would follow her instructions without question. no matter what he thought of her, he wouldnt dare to act recklessly. after dismissing the housekeeper, jiang yining hung the key pendant on her backpack and stared at it for a long time. iler expression gradually regained its calmness as her eyes filled with determination. she would just have to roll with the punches. since she had decided to sever ties with the gu family, it was not a good idea to keep hiding from them. she would have to face them head-on sooner or later. she would personally sever all ties with gu zhanqing this time. however, jiang yining didnt expect gu zhanqing to find her so quickly. the next day when she left the lu residence and waited at the bus stop for her bus, she felt someone tailing her. however, when she turned her head to look, she couldnt see anyone suspicious. jiang yining figured that it must be someone sent by the gu family. she just stood there and waited. after another half an hour, a black mercedes slowly pulled up in front of her. the car door opened and a man got out. he extended his hand and made a gesture of invitation. miss yining, mr. gu has been waiting for you for a long time. please come with us. su huai, youre indeed a very loyal dog to gu zhanqing to do whatever he tells you to do, jiang yining said sarcastically. su huai looked at her and said, miss yining, sir is just worried about you. youll suffer when youre all alone outside with no one to rely on. come back with us. at least someone will take care of you. take care of me? jiang yining repeated these words several times and chuckled coldly. if feeding and clothing me is considered taking care of me, then im better taken care of outside. su huai knew that jiang yining was prejudiced against gu zhanqing and did not argue with her. he repeated his gesture of invitation. miss yining, please get in the car. you know sirs temper. jiang yining snorted coldly. isnt this just another punishment? its not like he hasnt punish me countless times over the years! after she said that, she got into the car, not out of threat but because she wanted to see gu zhanqing. su huai went around to the front passenger seat and ordered the driver to drive. they drove for more than an hour and finally stopped in front of a resort. jiang yining saw many familiar faces after she got out of the car. she followed su huai quietly into a suite. a tall figure was standing in the living room. this person was none other than the head of the gu family from capital city, gu zhanqing. he was thirty-five years old, but looked twenty-five. his good looks infatuated many people, especially his deep blue eyes. every time she looked into those eyes, she would have the illusion of deep affection. jiang yinings heart trembled slightly when she saw him but the feeling quickly disappeared. she then met his sapphire-like eyes fearlessly. long time no see, mr. gu. when gu zhanqing heard that, the anger he had suppressed for so long instantly erupted like a volcano! jiang yining, who gave you the guts to run away from home? do you know how worried ah rou was for you? she cried for three days and three nights, and she almost went blind from crying! youre already twenty years old. youre not a child anymore. why cant you let everyone worry less? gu zhanqings every word was cold, and the anger and hatred in his eyes were like knives that nicked every inch of jiang yinings skin. jiang yining replied with a faint smile, gu zhanqing, so you also know that im already twenty. according to the law, adults have the right to decide where they want to go. its my freedom. you have no right to stop me. you insolent! gu zhanqing rushed up to her and raised his hand to slap her. but jiang yining raised her chin with bulging veins on her forehead. go ahead and slap me! the more you slap me, the less emotional connection ill have with the gu family! youd better slap me to death, so ill have nothing to do with the gu family sooner! gu zhanqings hand froze midair as he stared at her. after a long pause, he said, follow me home. ill slowly deal with you for running away when we get home. i wont go home with you. mr. gu. i think ive made myself clear. jiang yining said coldly. if you want me to go back to the gu residence with you, youll have to kidnap me. but as long as my legs work, i will run away again. she was determined to cut all ties with the gu family and didnt want to drag things out anymore. she would keep running away no matter how many times he caught her and brought her back. faced with a stubborn jiang yining, gu zhanqing felt a sense of deja vu. he recalled the time when her mother held his hand firmly and told him that she would marry that man come hell or high water. but in the end, she and the man were both burned to death. jiang yining was indeed her daughter. she was just as stupid and stubborn! gu zhanqing grabbed her wrist and said, alright, then ill break your legs. lets see how you will run away again. jiang yining shouted, gu zhanqing, are you a sick in the head? why do you care where i go? dont you only care about jiang rou and hate me? ive already left knowingly so i wont be an eyesore to you. why wont you let me be? youre my niece. 1 have the obligation to take care of you. gu zhanqing enunciated every word. what bull sh*t niece? you and i are not related by blood at all! gu zhanqing was just an adopted son adopted by her grandfather! he had nothing to do with her! jiang yining refused to acknowledge her so-called uncle! gu zhanqing tightened his grip on her wrist. jiang yining, if you dare to speak more nonsense, ill really teach you a lesson. jiang yining sneered. she did not speak, but her hands and feet began to struggle desperately. gu zhanqing did not expect that in just a few months, she had grown to resist him. unexpectedly, she managed to escape his grip. when he realized what happened, he stretched out his hand to pull her back again. unbeknownst to him, jiang yining slapped him across the face with all her might. the loud slap shocked everyone. even gu zhanqing was stunned on the spot. jiang yining was also stunned for a few seconds, and then she felt extremely happy. it was time to pay him back for all the slapping she had received from him over the years! gu zhanqing recovered from his shock and grew furious. he pressed down on her shoulder with one hand to stop her from moving. and in the next second, his other hand was raised, ready to slap her! jiang yining could feel the whoosh of air as he raised his hand but she wasnt afraid at all. instead, she widened her eyes and stared straight at him. just as the slap was about to land, su huai hurried over and said, sir, the ceo of lu corporation, lu zhi, is at the door now. he said that hes here to fetch his wife home.. Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Snatching Someone Back From Gu Zhanqing! chapter 159: snatching someone back from gu zhanqing! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio gu zhanqing stopped instantly. jiang yining curled her lips and said provocatively, ive already married lu zhi and become the young madam of the lu family. gu zhanqing, youre no longer qualified to control me. from now on, only lu zhi is my family. as she spoke, she straightened her right index finger and pushed gu zhanqings hand away from her shoulder. gu zhanqings eyes twitched, and he said, tell him that the person hes looking for isnt here. yes su huai just replied when a clear and arrogant voice came from outside the door. mr. gu came all this way from the capital city to invite my wife as a guest. why didnt you tell me earlier? 1 would have done my best to play host to you. lu zhi barged in with his men as he spoke. he walked up to jiang yining and pulled her into his arms before he looked up and met gu zhanqings gaze. one of them was cold and noble, while the other was mature, steady, and elegant. lu zhis aura was not inferior to gu zhanqings at all. both men did not speak, as if they were secretly figuring out each others abilities. after a long pause, gu zhanqing suppressed the anger in his heart and said, yining is my niece. she is young and immature. she had a conflict with her family, ran away from home in a fit of anger, and did something irrational. i hope for mr. lus understanding. let me take her home so i can answer to the family. lu zhi raised his eyebrows and glanced at jiang yining. no wonder he couldnt find anything about her background despite sending so many people to investigate her. it was because she was from the gu family in the capital city. but now was not the time to discuss this. lu zhi smiled dotingly and patted jiang yinings head before he replied calmly, mr. gu, its not that 1 dont want to give you face, but yining and i are already legally married. how can i let you take my wife away? besides, ive been with yining long enough to know that shes not as young and immature as you say. on the contrary, she was level-headed and quick-witted. she knew when to give versus take and is always mindful of the big picture. jiang yining blushed. was she as good as he said? gu zhanqing saw the intimacy between the two, and his mood worsened. lu zhi, i have a good relationship with old master lu. for the sake of our families, i hope you will let my niece go. she is still young, so shes not as considerate when it comes to dealing with problems. given your status, you deserve to marry a better girl. id reward you handsomely if you could let her go. mr. gu, do you think im someone whod sell my wife for glory? lu zhi mocked. if you didnt understand what i said just now, ill say it again. yining is very good, and im determined to keep her as my wife in this lifetime. no one can separate us. did you hear that? just give up now! jiang yining echoed. gu zhanqing couldnt take it anymore and scolded, jiang yining, you can throw a tantrum at me if youd like, but you cant joke around with your life. how old is he? how old are you? do you want to ruin your life? after all, he didnt like lu zhi! he felt that he wasnt worthy of jiang yining at all! darkness flashed across lu zhis eyes, but before he could retaliate, jiang yining smiled sweetly and held his arm. she then leaned her head on his shoulder and said, i am nine years younger than him. thats a fact that cannot be changed. so what if hes older? nothing can stop true love. 1 feel very blessed as lu zhis wife! and thats enough! lu zhis heart relaxed as he hugged her waist. when husband and wife worked together, they could overcome any difficulties! no matter what gu zhanqing said, he couldnt do anything if they did not waver! gu zhanqing was so angry that he could not speak. lu zhi said, mr. gu, if theres nothing else, id like to take yining home now. 111 arrange for you to meet my family in a few days. i didnt know that yining was your niece, so i didnt inform you of our marriage. now that i know, ill do what needs to be done. he then walked out of the suite with jiang yining. gu zhanqings men were about to stop him when lu zhi said unhurriedly, i know that the gu family has a lot of influence in the capital city, but this is a-city. you should think carefully whether you should let us through. gu zhanqings men froze. su huai looked to gu zhanqing for instructions and then gave the other men a look telling them to back off. lu zhi waited for the men to move aside before they walked out. gu zhanqings body tensed as he watched them leave. his hands that were by his sides were tightly clenched into fists. after jiang yining left the resort and got into lu zhis car, she immediately retracted her smile and stayed as far away from him as possible. she knew that gu zhanqing would not let her off so easily. that was why she sent lu zhi a distress message with her location, asking him to pick her up, when she waited at the bus stop for gu zhanqings men to appear. she just didnt expect lu zhi to be so impressive! he came so quickly, and he was so fierce when he verbally attacked gu zhanqing! jiang yining had long forgotten about her displeasure from last night. all that was left in her heart was gratitude. after clearing her head, she said, lu zhi, 1 know you have many questions for me. so, let me introduce myself to you first. im indeed gu zhanqings niece, but im not related to him by blood. hes just my grandfathers adopted son. also, its important for me to emphasize that we are not close. since he brought me back to the gu residence after my parents passed, 1 havent had a good day. you can go and investigate this. 1 just want to say that i came to the lu family without any ulterior motives. she was afraid that lu zhi would misunderstand that she was sent by gu zhanqing to spy on his business. she wanted to clarify things upfront, so he wouldnt suspect her. lu zhi didnt believe that she married him without any ulterior motives. but he believed that she did not marry him for gu zhanqing. you havent had a good day at the gu residence? lu zhi was silent for a few seconds before he repeated her words softly. jiang yining nodded earnestly. i have a younger twin sister, jiang rou. shes prettier than me, well-behaved and frail. shes won gu zhanqings favor while ive been hated by him since young. any carelessness on my part would lead to a beating or scolding from him. before 1 turned twenty, my birthday wish every year was to leave the gu residence as soon as possible. lu zhis heart ached for her as he looked at her indifferent expression. he gently held her head and pressed it against his chest as he said, jiang yining, ill make you happy every day for the rest of your life. jiang yining was startled at first. then, she smiled, broke free from his embrace, and said, im very grateful for what you said. but, lu zhi, we wont be together forever. so his promise would just be empty talk. lu zhis expression became even more indifferent. who can predict what will happen in the future? jiang yining was stunned. what did he mean? without giving her time to figure out what he meant, lu zhi changed the subject. if gu zhanqing doesnt agree to our marriage, he will definitely kick up a big fuss. ill keep you here whatever the cost. but dont let me down. do not change sides just because he scolds you. i wont. dont worry. even if i die, 1 wont follow him back to the gu residence. jiang yining promised. a faint smile broke out on lu zhis handsome face. thats good.. Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Must Try to Win Over My Mother chapter 160: must try to win over my mother-in-law translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining felt that lu zhi was too easy-going today, so she scratched her palm and asked, lu zhi, arent you afraid that he will cause trouble for the lu family? the gu family was no less powerful than the lu family. she had lived with them for so many years and she knew how influential the gus were. gu zhanqing was not someone who would let things go easily. jiang yining was really worried that she would get lu zhi into trouble. lu zhi crossed his long legs and said confidently, if he wants to find trouble with me, then he can come at me. if 1 can handle members of the tao family, 1 can handle him too. he paused for a moment before he continued, so, you dont have to worry about this. just stay by my side in peace. jiang yining stared at his side profile and felt that her heart was struck by something. she was stunned for a few seconds before she coughed awkwardly. then, she looked away and out the car window. meanwhile at the resort, a doctor brought some ointment and walked up to gu zhanqing. sir, apply some medicine. otherwise, the swelling could become worse after tonight. no one expected the usually quiet miss yining to actually slap mr. gu. that was the greatest act of defiance in the gu family! if lu zhi hadnt come and taken her away, miss yining might suffer some serious punishment tonight. gu zhanqing pushed the ointment away and said coldly, i dont need this. immediately hire someone to gather information on everyone in the lu family. also, send a note to the old lu residence and let the old master know that i will pay him a visit. yes. gu zhanqings assistant nodded. at this moment, a servant hurriedly walked up and whispered, sir, miss all rou is on the phone. the anger and coldness on gu zhanqings face instantly simmered down. after taking the phone from the servant, he softened her tone and said, ah rou, its late. why arent you asleep yet? didnt the doctor say that you must sleep before nine oclock every night? a gentle cough sounded on the other end of the line, and then a delicate voice said, i heard that youve found yining. i was worried, so 1 called. is yining alright? uncle, when can you bring yining home? 1 miss her very much. at the mention of jiang yining, the image of her slapping him just now flashed across his mind. if not because of ah rons concern for her, why would he care about that b*stard? his heart was in turmoil, but gu zhanqings voice was as gentle as ever. yes, weve found her but shes still angry with me. ill persuade her for a few days and shell obediently follow me home. dont worry, take care of your health. alright. thank you for your trouble, uncle. yinings temper is when she gets home, ill definitely have a good chat with her. okay, you go to bed early. okay, uncle, sleep early too. good night. jiang rou hung up. gu zhanqing lifted his hand and rested his aching forehead on it. he didnt know how yining had managed to establish a relationship with the lu family. in any case, he must find a way to bring yining home as soon as possible. otherwise, ah rou would be worried about her all the time and her health wouldnt get better. if this continued, there would be problems sooner or later. the next day, all the major media outlets reported on elder taos purchase of a qi bai painting at a sky-high price. the entire a-city was shocked. jiang yining looked at her own painting on the news report, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. news had reached the old lu residence and old master lu called jiang yining personally and asked her to go back with lu zhi. jiang yining really wanted to go to the old residence. after all, that was the place where she could get all the information about lu beicheng. however, if she went there, she would have to face old madam lu, chen kexin, and the others. she couldnt muster up the energy. lu zhi sipped his coffee and said, if you dont want to go back, 1 can help you reject grandpa. in this family, no one could force her to do anything she didnt want to do. jiang yining lay on the sofa and said lazily, lets just go back. putting everything aside, 1 should at least tell grandpa about gu zhanqing. otherwise, he and the rest of the family would be dumbfounded if any conflict breaks out. okay, as you wish. after jiang yining made the decision to go back to the old lu residence, she ran upstairs and put the chinese medicine she had prepared into a bag. it was prepared for lu zhis mother, shen man. her previous interactions with shen man made her feel that she wasnt as mean as the other people in the lu family, especially when lu zhi described her as such. besides, she was lu beichengs mother and she would know her son better than anyone else. she was unwilling to reveal too much to her because they were not close. therefore, jiang yining decided that she must try to win over her mother-in-law. so that she could get some useful information from her sooner rather than later. after getting everything ready, jiang yining went to the main entrance to meet up with lu zhi. lu zhi noticed that she had brought a lot of things and asked, whats in your bag? oh, its a gift for grandpa. i promised him the last time we played go. jiang yining gave him a vague answer. lu zhi nodded and didnt probe further. the two of them took a car back to the old lu residence. old madam lu didnt welcome them. perhaps because she was still angry with lu zhi for refusing to reconcile with the tao family. however, old master lu and shen man were both there. jiang yining took out the gift that she had prepared and handed it to shen man. she said caringly with sincere eyes, mom, 1 saw that you didnt look very well, so i prescribed some chinese medicine for you. drink a sachet every day to help you recuperate. shen man was a little stunned. she did not expect her daughter-in-law to prepare a gift for her when her relationship with ah zhi was so bad. after a rather long pause, she reached out to take the medicine from jiang yining and said politely, youre so thoughtful. thank you. im your daughter-in-law. were family. you are most welcome. jiang yining smiled fawningly. when shen man heard this, the coldness on her face defrosted a little, and there was a hint of a smile. lu zhi shot a cold look at jiang yining. jiang yining sensed his warning gaze but didnt look at him. she just smiled and looked at the others. anyway, he wouldnt dare to do anything to her in front of so many people. old master lu was quite pleased when he saw this. he knew why the relationship between his daughter-in-law and his grandson had dropped to freezing point. but he didnt feel that it was his place to mediate. now that yining was there to ease the tension between them, the mother and son should slowly get along instead of behaving like oil and water. yining, you prepared a gift for your mom. did you prepare anything for me, the old man? old master lu teased to alleviate the tension. jiang yining replied proudly, of course, 1 have. grandpa, dont you have high blood pressure? this is the medicine 1 specially prepared for you. take it on time every day. 1 guarantee that you will be healthy and live to 200 years old. nonsense, if i live to be 200 years old, wont i become an old monster? old master lu said disdainfully, but his face was full of joy. everyone wanted to live a long life. especially someone with status like old master lu. grandpa is not an old monster. you are my favorite elder. jiang yining continued to flatter him. old master lu laughed out loud. just as everyone was enjoying themselves, old madam lu walked into the living room with a stack of photos, her face depressingly dark.. Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: It’s Not up to You to Decide Whether I’m chapter 161: its not up to you to decide whether im worthy translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio before anyone could react, she threw all the photos on the table. the photos were scattered, and it was a picture of jiang yining and xiao lang. the photo of them at the auction house looked like both of them were kissing each other. jiang yining, you shameless gold digger. you married our all zhi, yet youre still going out to hook up with other men? do you have any sense of shame? when lu zhi saw the photo, he knew who had given it to her. he stood up and said coldly, grandma, 1 know about yining and xiao lang meeting each other. the two of them didnt do anything out of line. please stop humiliating yining. heh, you knew about it? old madam lu obviously didnt believe him. she said, if you knew, why didnt you meet each other when you entered the same auction house? old madam lu picked up the photo that seemed to be a kiss and questioned sternly, you saw this scene with your own eyes. do you still believe that she is innocent? yes, i believe. lu zhi emphasized, no matter who says that she is not innocent, i will still believe yining. so, please stop. the last sentence was a warning. however, it was precisely because of lu zhis protection that old madam lu loathed jiang yining even more. she glanced at jiang yining and then at shen man, and then implicitly scolded shen man, the older one is crooked and thats why the younger one is crooked as well. its because of a woman like you that the lu familys atmosphere is ruined! our tan shu found a woman like you, and ah zhi married someone with the same indecent behavior! retribution, it really is retribution! our lu family must have had eight lifetimes of bad luck to have you women marry into the family! shen mans face turned pale. the hands hanging by her sides also clenched into fists. jiang yining could clearly feel that shen man, who was sitting beside her, was trying her best to hold back. she frowned. no matter what shen man had done wrong, she should not have humiliated her in front of lu zhi, right? after all, she was ah zhis biological mother and had given him life! she should at least be given some respect! shut up. old master lu roared. old madam lu gritted her teeth and said, dont think that you can act unscrupulously just because all zhi is protecting you. remember, youre the young mistress of the lu family. behave yourself! if i catch you having an affair in your marriage, 1 wont let you off! are you done? old master lu grabbed her wrist. old madam lu shook him off and shrieked, what does it have to do with you?! after saying that, she turned around to leave. jiang yining stood up and blocked her way. she said, grandma, ill endure it if you say so. but why are you scolding my mother? shes the daughter-in-law of the lu family, not some animal that you can casually insult. your mother? who is your mother? old lady lu knew that lu zhi would not protect shen man, so she pointed at shen man and scolded her without any restraint, ask her if a woman like her is worthy of being called all zhis mother. shen man stood up and held jiang yinings hand. she signaled her not to get into a conflict with the old lady. however, jiang yining stood straight and did not show any intention of giving in. whether or not she is worthy is not up to you to decide, but for ah zhi to decide! jiang yining didnt believe that lu zhi had any feelings for shen man at all and would allow old madam lu to humiliate his mother like this. she looked up at lu zhi and said in a clear voice, lu zhi, if you still acknowledge her as your mother, call her mom in front of everyone. if you think shes not worthy of being your mother, then say sorry. i wont stop this kind of situation in the future anymore. lu zhis eyebrows knitted together as he stared straight into shen mans eyes. shen mans body trembled slightly, and her eyes reddened. she froze for a moment. she had already given up on herself before she heard lu zhis voice. she felt that he would not stand on her side. she lowered her head, intending to give in to the old lady. but at this moment- lu zhi said in a deep voice, grandma, shes my mother. please dont point fingers at her in the future. all these years, she had already paid the price for her mistakes. every word he said entered her ears clearly. shen man felt like she was dreaming. her tears blurred her vision, and everything around her quickly faded away. only her son was left. he was finally willing to admit that she was his mother. at this moment, she was willing to die. shen man pinched her palms so hard that she did not even notice her nails digging into her flesh. unknowingly tears streamed down her face. old madam lu looked at lu zhi in shock. her hands trembled as she cried, good, alright. ive worked hard to raise you up, but youve repeatedly opposed me because of a woman. now, you even acknowledged this sl*tty woman as your mother. youre really my good grandson jiang yining gave lu zhi a thumbs up in her heart. then, she walked to shen mans side and hugged her arm. she comforted, mom, dont cry. shen man grabbed onto jiang yinings wrist tightly as if she was holding onto a life-saving straw. she said in a low voice that no one else could hear, thank you. jiang yining was stunned. this was normal in other families. however, to shen man, it was as difficult as crossing a natural moat just as she was thinking, old madam lus body suddenly went limp and she fainted. old master lu rushed forward and held her. lu zhi subconsciously reached out his hand. jiang yining came back to her senses and took a step forward to feel her pulse. she said, she was a little agitated and fainted temporarily. she should be fine after taking some medicine to ease her mood. lu zhi nodded and carried old madam lu. he walked towards the bedroom and old master lu followed suit. shen mans gaze followed them to the door of the living room. she lowered her eyes and walked up to jiang yining. she said, im sorry for implicating you. in the future, youd better not interfere in my matters. she could tell that her son really liked jiang yining. however, her son was raised by the old lady and had deep affection for her. for yinings sake, ah zhi went against the old lady. he was already under a lot of pressure. if yining and ah zhi were to fall out because of her, she would feel uneasy. seeing that shen man was about to leave, jiang yining pulled her back and said, ive already completely offended the old lady. im not afraid of her hating me even more. mom, you dont have to worry about me. she kept calling her mom, which touched shen man however, for her own good, shen mans face turned cold and she said, not only will you offend old madam, but you will also offend all zhi. he doesnt recognize me as his mother. he said that in front of everyone just now because he didnt want you to be embarrassed. if you protect me, it will only destroy your relationship. jiang yinings lips twitched. she didnt think that lu zhi would acknowledge someone he didnt approve of as his mother just for her. in her opinion lu zhi just couldnt bring himself to reconcile with shen man mom, theres no overnight feud between mother and son. besides, what does your mistake have to do with all zhi? the grudges of the previous generation should not involve the next generation. after jiang yining entered the lu family, she had heard a lot of news. among the rumors about shen man, the most common one was that she wanted to divorce lu zhis father after giving birth to lu beicheng. at that time, it was a big deal. shen man was very determined to get a divorce and take one of the children with her. however, for some unknown reason, the divorce did not happen. she tried to elope with that man but was stopped by old madam lu. after that that man disappeared without a trace, and shen man continued to be the young mistress of the lu family. looking at the whole thing, jiang yining didnt think it was a big deal. wasnt it just a couple breaking up and getting back together? if they loved each other, they would stay together. if they didnt love each other, they would separate. it was simple and clear. moreover, shen man did not take over the position of the young mistress of the lu family and continued to flirt with other men. she had brought up divorce a long time ago, but the lu family refused to let her go- since they have decided to let her stay in the lu family, they should let bygones be bygones. however, old madam lu kept her in the family while calling her a sl*t. she even incited lu zhi to turn against shen man this was too much. jiang yining truly felt that the elder lu witch had played a huge role in deteriorating the relationship between lu zhi and shen man to its breaking point. jiang yinings heart was racing, but in reality, only two seconds had passed. she looked up at the worried shen man and comforted her, mom, dont worry. ill let ah zhi understand you. yining shen man had thousands of words on her tongue, but in the end, she only said, thank you. however, theres really no need for you to do that. jiang yining had her own ideas and gave her a reassuring smile. she didnt say anything else.. Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: What a Two chapter 162: what a two-faced girl translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining didnt want to leave shen man alone to let her imagination run wild, so she dragged her to the garden for a walk. she also asked about lu zhi and lu beicheng. after this incident, shen man seemed to have opened up to her and was willing to talk about the past. ah zhi was very afraid of the dark when he was young. every time before he went to sleep, he would ask me to tell him a story to coax him to sleep. he was also very brave. when he was three years old, he had already explored and learned how to ride a bicycle. he had also learned the way of doing business from the old man. he was only a few years old, but he was already very knowledgeable when it came to business however, he was also very mischievous and got injured every two or three days. every time, he would make the old master so angry that he wanted to give him a good beating. however, he never remembered the lessons and just did whatever he wanted. beicheng was different from him. beicheng was very well-behaved and sat at home playing with toys all day long. writing, calligraphy, and painting. who would have thought that after they grew up, their personalities would switch? ah zhi had become calm and reserved, while beicheng acted recklessly. shen man thought of something and her gentle eyes dimmed. perhaps its all my fault. if i hadnt insisted on leaving, the brothers wouldnt have changed so much. jiang yining whispered, mom, its not wrong that you want to be with the person you love. parents should not forcefully suppress their true feelings for their children. she had stayed in america for a long time and was more open-minded. therefore, it was hard to understand why some parents in china would force themselves to spend the rest of their lives with someone they didnt love for the sake of their children. this was a painful torture for both the child and the parents. the sooner they separated, the better. shen man smiled bitterly and said, yining, youre really open-minded. however 1 didnt want to leave the lu family because of my feelings. then why? jiang yining asked curiously. however, shen man refused to say anything. she shut her mouth tightly and shook her head. jiang yining tilted her head, feeling that she had a lot of secrets but she just didnt want to tell others about it. however, jiang yining never liked to pry into other peoples private matters, and she would never force others. she did not continue asking. after strolling for more than half an hour, shen man was a little tired and said that she wanted to go back to her room to rest. jiang yining walked her to the bedroom door before looking for lu zhi. she heard from the maid that he was still in old madam lus room and walked over. when she reached the door, she looked through the open door. lu zhi had one hand in his pocket and his brows were tightly furrowed. his gaze fell on old madam lus face and he seemed to be deep in thought. what shen man said just now flashed across jiang yinings mind. she felt a little guilty. she did not feel guilty towards old madam lu but rather, towards lu zhi. he was sandwiched between her and old madam lu, so it must have been very difficult for him. but even if she had let him down, she did not want to continue tolerating this unreasonable old lady. if he wanted her to continue enduring, he might as well let her leave. jiang yining decided to find out more about lu beicheng as soon as possible before leaving lu zhi. this way, he would not continue to be troubled. jiang yining collected her thoughts and knocked on the door. when lu zhi heard the commotion, he looked up at the door. seeing that it was her, he strode over and said calmly, were you tired of waiting? no, 1 wasnt. jiang yining looked at old madam lu and asked, is your grandmother alright? youre a doctor. you know her situation better than 1 do. i argued so fiercely with her just now. arent you afraid that ill deliberately hide her illness and take revenge on her? youre not that kind of person. lu zhi said firmly. jiang yinings eyes blinked, and she touched her nose shyly. im such a good person in your heart. lu zhi chuckled, youve always been a good person in my heart. hearing him say this, jiang yinings heart was a little out of control again, and it started to beat wildly. she felt that there was something wrong with her. recently, her heart had been acting abnormally when she faced lu zhi. was she having a heart attack? doctors couldnt treat themselves. if she had time, she should go to the hospital to get a checkup to see if there was really something wrong with her. otherwise, she would die at such a young age. that would be a huge loss for the world. jiang yining thought for a while and said, im a little bored at home without anyone to accompany me. you want me to accompany you? lu zhi asked loudly. jiang yining smiled and said, i didnt mean it that way, but if you insist on thinking that way, i cant do anything about it. lu zhi was speechless. what a two-faced girl. after pausing for two seconds, he said, lets go. lu zhi, youre the one who told us to go. i didnt purposely stop you from accompanying your grandmother. jiang yining didnt forget to defend herself. lu zhi grabbed her hand and pulled her forward. grandma has grandpa to accompany her and countless maids to take care of her. you dont have to worry. jiang yining nodded vigorously. the two of them walked out of the lu familys old residence. where do you want to go? lu zhi asked as he got into the car. is there a shopping mall nearby? 1 want to buy something. there is. lu zhi started the car and drove her to the shopping mall. the mall was very close to the lu familys house. when they arrived, jiang yining didnt let lu zhi get out of the car. she ran in and bought a bunch of beer before running out with it. she threw all the beer in the back seat and said to him, lu zhi, take me to the beach. i want to drink by the endless sea! youre still young. you cant drink so much. lu zhi said solemnly. im already twenty years old! jiang yining puffed out her chest and said, who do you think is developing as well as me? lu zhi glanced at her and the corners of his lips curled up slightly. then, he started the car. after driving for nearly two hours, they finally arrived at the seaside. this was an undeveloped place. the sea was blue and untainted by any impurities. the waves kept crashing onto the golden beach. jiang yining instructed lu zhi to place the beer on the beach. she sat cross-legged at the side, opened two bottles, and handed one to him. drink. i dont drink. he didnt like the feeling of losing control after getting drunk. he was used to controlling everything with a clear mind. jiang yining didnt care. she forced the beer into his mouth and said, today is an exception. we wont go home until were drunk! lu zhi took in her bright smile. after a moment of silence, he took the beer and took a sip. jiang yining also took a big gulp, then said with the help of the alcohol, lu zhi, let me tell you about my childhood. lu zhi remained silent. jiang yining took it as his silent consent and said unhurriedly, my parents died in a car accident. i was very young at that time, so i dont remember very clearly. the only thing that left an impression on me was the blood that filled the sky they lay in a pool of blood and stretched out their hands to me. their mouths opened and closed as they said something. ive been dreaming of this scene for the past ten years, and i still cant get rid of it. gu zhanqing appeared when i was in my most helpless state. he was my grandfathers adopted son and grew up with my mother. after my parents died, he appeared and took care of me and my sister. i treat him as my family, rely on him from the bottom of my heart, and trust him. but he he destroyed my trust time and time again. actually, 1 dont understand. i look exactly like jiang rou, and im better than jiang rou in every aspect, so why doesnt he like me? he was as gentle as he was to jiang rou. 1 only hoped that he would praise me and say, yining, you did well. but such a simple request has never been fulfilled. jiang rou was sick, so 1 had to accompany her at all times. if i leave, ill be beaten and scolded by him. when my exam results dropped by one point, he called me a stupid pig and punished me for a whole month. i was not allowed to go out to play and could only stay in my room to do practice questions. i made friends, but he said that they were shady and forbade me from interacting with them again stop drinking. lu zhi held her arm. however, jiang yining pushed his hand away, raised her head, and downed the entire bottle of beer. its fine. ill be happy once i say everything. lu zhi, 1 really hope that my parents didnt die. that way, 1 wouldnt have met gu zhanqing and been abused by him for so long. thats why im very envious of you, you can still see your parents. lu zhi heard her last sentence. he understood that she had said so much just to persuade him to reconcile with his mother.. Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Do You Like Me Secretly? Do You Covet Me in chapter 163: do you like me secretly? do you covet me in your heart translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining did indeed have such thoughts when she invited him to the beach. she wanted lu zhi to reconcile with his mother. this way, shen man would open up completely and tell her more about lu beicheng. however more than anything else, she wanted to open lu zhis heart so that he no longer held any resentment. jiang yining knew better than anyone how tiring it was to live with resentment. lu zhi looked at her without blinking and said, jiang yining, the matter between my mother and me is not as simple as you say. you dont know the inside story, so dont interfere in my matters with her. today, at the old mansion, he did not embarrass his mother because of her. but that was all. it was impossible for him to reconcile with his mother in this lifetime. i dont understand. tell me. ive already told you about my matters, so you should tell me too. jiang yining reached out and poked his chest gently. she said, lu zhi, youll get sick if you hold it in here for too long. if you tell me, youll feel much better. her finger seemed to have poked his heart. lu zhis body tensed up. jiang yining retracted her hand as if nothing had happened and continued to open a can of beer to drink. the sea breeze blew, gently brushing the hair on her temples. it also stirred up lu zhis frozen memories. lu zhi was silent for a long time before he whispered, you should have heard some rumors about her. yes, i have. she liked someone else and wanted to divorce your father. but this is no big deal, right? there are so many divorced couples in the modern world. did all of them turn against their children? even if you didnt understand your parents choices when you were young, you should understand and be relieved when you grow up, right? jiang yining asked frankly. just a divorce is not enough to make me hate her to the core. lu zhi curled his lips and smiled coldly. he paused for a moment before saying, ever since grandma stopped her from eloping with her lover, shes been ignoring beicheng and me. she chased away the maids in the house, so no one knew that beicheng and i often went hungry. im five years older than beicheng. 1 can tolerate it, but what about beicheng? he was only a few months old and was still a baby he often cried out of hunger. one time, she went crazy and strangled beicheng, wanting to kill him. if i didnt find out and stop her, im afraid beicheng would already be dead. even a vicious tiger wont eat its cubs, but what about her? she even wanted to strangle her own child, who was still in swaddling clothes. how vicious was she? lu zhi gripped the bottle tightly, his eyes filled with unconcealable hatred. jiang yining didnt expect this to be the reason. it was no wonder that he did not care about his birth mother and allowed old madam lu to humiliate her. jiang yining held her chin and asked, is there a misunderstanding? you also said that even a vicious tiger would not eat its cubs. your mother had no reason to be so ruthless to the two of you, right? when she interacted with shen man, she did not think that shen man was a ruthless person who would even kill her own child. i saw it with my own eyes. what misunderstanding can there be? dont be deceived by her weak appearance. lu zhis voice was icy cold as he said, i wont treat her as my mother in the future. dont be silly and let her use you as a weapon. jiang yining knew that there was no way to untie the knot in his heart if they continued to talk. unless she could find the reason why shen man was so ruthless to the two brothers. therefore, she did not continue this topic. instead, she picked up a new bottle of beer and handed it to him. alright, lets not talk about these unhappy things. lets continue drinking. were both people who have fallen from grace. we wont go home until were drunk! as she spoke, she forcefully held his hand and clinked his bottle with hers. lu zhi stared at her deeply as if he wanted to envelop her tiny figure in his eyes. one bottle after another, a whole stack of beer was emptied after a long time. jiang yining felt a little dizzy as she looked at the boundless sea. she patted lu zhis shoulder, climbed onto his back, and wrapped her arms around his neck. she said, lu zhi, carry me on your back. lu zhi dragged her leg with one hand and supported himself with the other. he stood up and took one step at a time. they walked along the golden beach. jiang yining leaned her head against his neck and muttered, i spent my twelfth birthday with jiang rou at the beach. that night, after eating the barbeque, jiang rou and 1 were very sleepy. finally, gu zhanqing came. he carried jiang rou on his back and walked towards the hotel bedroom. 1 followed behind them in a daze and looked at them 1 thought that one day, i would also find someone to carry me behind his back like how he carried jiang rou she really envied jiang rou. she was very envious truly envious the softest part of lu zhis heart was occupied by her. he said in a low, clear voice, in the future, every year on your birthday, ill carry you on my back and walk around the beach like this. sure. jiang yining giggled. her little head rubbed against his neck. lu zhi curled his lips slightly and revealed a faint smile. a long trail of footprints was left on the beach. lu zhi stopped at the end of the beach. shall we go back? he asked. in the end, what greeted his eyes was jiang yinings peaceful sleeping face. she no longer had the mischievousness she had when she was awake, only softness was left. lu zhi put her down and hugged her. then, he lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. jiang yining, stay by my side from now on. i wont let you get hurt again. all the hardships she had suffered in the past would be filled with happiness in the future. he would let her be happy for the rest of her life. jiang yining, who was sleeping, seemed to feel a little cold. she shrank into his embrace. her fair wrist was tightly wrapped around him. lu zhi sighed and carried her. he strode back. when jiang yining woke up again, she only felt a splitting headache. she raised her hand and rubbed her head before rolling away. thump. her body fell to the ground and she cried out in pain. she got up and realized that she was already home. this was her familiar bedroom. after thinking for a while, she remembered that she had dragged lu zhi to the beach for a drink and had some heart-to-heart talk with him. after that, she drank until she was dizzy she had no recollection of what happened after that. lu zhi must have sent her back when she was drunk. jiang yining regretted drinking so much and making herself feel so uncomfortable. dragging her exhausted body, she walked to the living room downstairs. she wanted the chef to prepare some hangover soup for her. however, she did not expect lu zhi to walk up to her with a bowl and say, do you feel uncomfortable? 1 told you not to drink so much. jiang yining took it and replied, its just a little uncomfortable. ill be fine after resting for a while. lu zhi curled his lips and asked, dont you remember what happened after you got drunk? jiang yining looked up at him in confusion. lu zhi bent down slightly and leaned close to her cheek. he slowly said, after you drank, you insisted on kissing me. i didnt let you kiss me, so you started sobbing. jiang yining, tell me honestly, do you secretly like me and covet me in your heart? so, youre using your drunkenness to get close to me? pfft! jiang yining spat out all the soup she had just drunk.. Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: A Gift From Mother chapter 164: a gift from mother-in-law to daughter-in- law! crazy rich! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio was her alcohol tolerance that bad? after staring blankly at lu zhi for a while, jiang yining blinked her sparkling eyes and asked carefully, are you lying to me? she had gotten drunk with lin yan before, she would always sleep obediently and had never done anything overboard. do i look like im lying? lu zhi was serious, and there was not a hint of falsehood in his eyes. jiang yining was speechless. did she really molest him last night? just as she was considering whether she should apologize. lu zhi patted her head and said with a faint smile, it seems that drunkenness really makes people stupid. a person who is usually so smart has become so stupid. jiang yining instantly understood that he was playing a prank on her. she could not help but explode and scolded, lu zhi, youre really getting worse. is that so? lu zhi asked calmly. of course! jiang yining nodded heavily to express her strong dissatisfaction. when she first met him, he was a very serious and stoic person. why did he like to joke with her now? you see, 1 dont treat others like this, but 1 treat you like this. you should feel honored. she was speechless. jiang yining chuckled inwardly and turned around, showing the back of her head to him. she ignored him. lu zhi stood rooted to the spot and maintained a smile on his lips for a long time. jiang yinings head still hurt after drinking the hangover soup. she ate some breakfast and went back to her bedroom to take a nap. when she got up again, she felt much better. she looked at the time and it was almost time for class. she hurriedly packed her things and ran to school. in the afternoon, she received a message from shen man, saying that she wanted to give her something. she hoped that jiang yining could go back to the old mansion to get it. shen man also said that it wouldnt take up too much of her time. it would only take about ten minutes. this was the first time shen man had contacted her since she married lu zhi. of course, jiang yining was more than happy to do so. she did not care about the quarrel she had with old madam lu yesterday. she took a taxi and arrived at the old mansion. shen man did not expect her to come so quickly, she was a little surprised. then, shen man returned to her senses and handed jiang yining the things she had prepared. what is this? jiang yining weighed it and felt that it was quite heavy. open it and take a look. shen mans voice was gentle and her posture was elegant. jiang yining placed the box on the table. after opening it, she found a pile of antiques inside. many of them were priceless. jiang yining closed the box and asked, are you asking me to pass this to ah zhi? no. shen mans face was slightly red as she said somewhat embarrassed, this is i should have given it to you on the first day you married into the lu family. however, 1 dont have a good relationship with all zhi. furthermore, my reputation is terrible. 1 was afraid that youd look down on me, so 1 didnt give it to you yining, if you dont mind, then please take it. jiang yining looked at the beautiful and gentle woman in front of her and sighed inwardly. she really did not know what had happened back then that made shen man almost strangle her own son to death. however, after interacting with shen man, she felt that there was more to what happened back then. unfortunately, the person involved was unwilling to reveal what happened. jiang yining had no choice and she could only take it slow jiang yining hugged the gift box and returned it to shen man mom, 1 dont mind at all. but this gift is too expensive. i cant accept it. this was a gift shen man had prepared for her real daughter-in-law. she was not qualified to accept it. when shen man saw her rejection, her eyes immediately turned red. she said in a nasal voice, in your heart, you still dont recognize me as your mother-in-law, right? mom, its not like that. jiang yining had a headache. she wasnt afraid of others using force, nor was she afraid of others using underhanded means. she was most afraid of the people around her being soft shen man cried silently and did not speak. this attitude clearly showed that she felt that jiang yining despised her. jiang yining tried to persuade her for a while, but seeing that she didnt have any intention of stopping, she had to change her mind and say, mom, ill take it. please dont cry. you will really accept it? yes. shen man smiled through her tears and held jiang yinings hand tightly. she said, yining, thank you. jiang yining sighed. this was the first time she had met someone who forced an expensive gift on her and even wanted to thank her. she really had no choice. but what she did not know was that shen man actually wanted to give her some checks and gold bars. but she was afraid that she would scare jiang yining. therefore, she didnt give them all in one go. yining, you can go back first. you just had a conflict with the old lady yesterday. its not good to bump into her. shen man really wanted her to stay and talk to her. this was because there was no one in this old mansion that she could confide in. but she didnt want to put jiang yining in a difficult position. okay, mom, ill come and see you another day. jiang yining carried the heavy box and walked out. after walking a little further away, she turned back to look in the direction of shen mans bedroom and realized that she was still standing at the door. she waved at shen man and that was when shen man finally went back in. jiang yining walked to the stairs in the living room and looked down from above. it was only then that she realized that the living room had been filled with people, and without exception, they were all young women. among them were tao niannian and chen kexin. she silently wanted to retreat and not cause trouble, but the others might not have the same idea as her. a sharp-eyed woman noticed her and immediately shouted, are you a maid of the lu family? why are you furtively hugging something? chen kexin heard the sound and looked at the stairs. she saw jiang yining standing on the second floor. chen kexins face turned cold. she had already heard from her grandmother that jiang yining had made her faint from anger yesterday. this b*tch actually dared to come to the lu familys house today? tao niannian naturally noticed jiang yining and her pretty little face was filled with anger. recently, jiang yining has been very arrogant. she had teamed up with lu zhi to scam a lot of money out of the tao family! if it werent for jiang yining, she wouldnt have been homeless and have to live with the lu family in such a shameful manner. tao niannian would definitely not let jiang yining go. she went up the stairs and said arrogantly, oh, young madam lu, youre here. did you find out that ive invited a socialite from a-citys upper-class society so youre eager to join in the fun and expand your connections? jiang yining smiled slightly and said with a threatening aura, youre the only one whos holding a party at someone elses house. miss tao, youre living under someone elses roof. at least you should have some awareness not to cause trouble for others. now, youre still stirring up trouble everywhere. im afraid the lu family wont be able to tolerate you any longer. the smile on tao niannians face froze. jiang yining walked downstairs unhurriedly. chen kexin blocked her way and said, jiang yining, niannian is a distinguished guest invited by the old madam. what right do you have to say that about her? jiang yining said in a clear voice, if 1 remember correctly, youre just an ordinary maid of the lu family now, while im the young mistress of the lu family. what right do you have to question me? chen kexin was rendered speechless.. Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Slandered As A Thief! chapter 165: slandered as a thief! translator: nvoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio what do you have to be proud of? youre just a woman from a poor background. if you didnt play tricks and snatch lu zhi away, kexin would have become the young mistress of the lu family! tao niannian came down angrily and pushed jiang yining. jiang yining lost her balance and the box in her hand fell to the ground. kacha. the lid was opened, and the antiques and jewelry inside fell to the ground. the people present were all people of status, so they naturally studied these things. they could tell the value of these things at a glance. most people were jealous. jiang yining was really a sparrow that had turned into a phoenix. she could easily obtain so many precious things. tao niannian was stunned. chen kexin looked at those things and subconsciously said, you stole these? lu zhi did not stay in the old mansion all year round and rarely left anything at home. chen kexin knew everything about him. and these things were priceless it was definitely not lu zhi s. at this moment, the old man was not at home. who would give jiang yining these? chen kexin was certain that jiang yining was a thief. when tao niannian heard this, she gloated, a leopard cant change its spots. youve already married into the lu family and become a respected young mistress, but you still cant change your bad habits. you actually went to your own house to steal things. if this were to spread, the entire a-city would probably laugh their teeth out! everyone heard their conversation and began to whisper. as expected, shes from a small family. iler hands are dirty. 1 really dont know why lu zhi would like her. thats right. recently, there have been endless rumors about her, and none of them are good news thief, how can such a person be worthy of being rhe young mistress of the lu family? jiang yining remembered everything they said. with a cold face, she walked up to tao niannian and said, pick it up. her gaze was devoid of warmth, and her words were filled with coldness. in the next second she was about to attack tao niannian, tao niannian gulped and said, im nor picking it up. a thief like you should be sent to prison and punished! why should i pick these up? as she spoke, she took out her phone and aimed it at the antiques and jewelry on the ground. she took more than ten photos in a row. she raised it proudly and exclaimed, this is the evidence! she turned her head and shouted at chen kexin, kexin, what are you still standing there for? call the police immediately. the amount of money involved in her theft is enough for her to spend the rest of her life in prison! chen kexin picked up her phone and hesitated for a moment before calling the police station. hello, theres been a theft at our house tao niannian turned around and was about to mock jiang yining again. but before she could say anything. jiang yining raised the box in her hand and slammed it on her head. tao niannian tried to take the box down in a flurry. however, jiang yining did not give her a chance at ail. she pressed her head down, grabbed her arm, and threw tao niannian over her shoulder. pa! tao niannian fell to the ground and screamed. the others rushed forward and helped her up. there were also a few people who wanted to settle scores with jiang yining. whats wrong with you? speak properly, dont hit her! thats right. if anything happens to niannian, i wont let you off! various voices rang out continuously. jiang yining said in a deep voice, if anyone dares to say another word, you will end up exactly like tao niannian right here! as soon as he said this, it was instantly quiet. jiang yining picked up the things on the ground one by one, put them into the box, and was about to leave when chen kexin mustered up her courage and stopped her. you cant leave. if you dont explain the source of these things, i wont let you go. get lost. jiang yining opened her mouth and squeezed out two words. chen kexins face was stiff and her eyes were full of humiliation, but she had no intention of moving away. just as the two of them were confronting each other, footsteps came from the door, and there was the faint sound of old master lu talking to someone. chen kexin was the first to react. she ran to the door of rhe living room and happened to bump into old master lu. she opened her mouth and complained, grandpa, youre finally back. yining took something from the house and didnt explain clearly what it was used for. she even beat tao niannian up. please quickly deal with her. when old master lu heard this, his smiling face became a little awkward. the man standing next to him frowned when he heard this. what did you say? yining, she chen kexin turned her head and saw a handsome and calm man staring at her. his blue eyes were like top-notch sapphires, exuding a charming charm. she could not help bur be stunned. kexin, this is gu zhanqing, from rhe gu family in the capital city. old master lu reminded. so its mr. gu. my apologies for the disrespect. chen kexin came back to her senses and realized that the person in front of her was a big shot. she immediately brushed her hair and greeted him appropriately. gu zhanqing asked again, hid you just say that yining took something from the house? chen kexin nodded and stole a glance at the old man. she knew that her grandfather was biased towards jiang yining. but today, in front of outsiders, especially a powerful person like gu zhanqing grandfather should be able to handle this matter fairly, right? maybe yining was in a hurry and didnt have time to inform the family? grandpa, you should ask. if we can help her, we should try our best. chen kexin deliberately disguised her malice as kindness. of course, old master lu had to go and take a look. he strode towards the living room. in the living room, tao niannian was supported by a few people, but her waist still hurt. she cursed jiang yining inwardly. all of you, stop her. when the police arrive, let her explain to the police! today, all of them were her good friends. of course, they stood on her side and blocked jiang vinings path. jiang yining couldnt be bothered to fight with them and just stood there. old master lu entered and saw this scene. he asked, yining, what happened? jiang yining heaved a sigh of relief when she saw someone familiar. however, before she could open her mouth to explain, her gaze landed on gu zhanqing, who was following closely behind. she did not expect him to really come to the lu family! yining? old master lu called out again. jiang yining suppressed the complicated emotions in her heart and said, grandpa, this is mine. they touched it without permission and accused me of stealing. just now, they even called the police station and said that they wanted to get me arrested. dont lie so obviously, okay? with your background, how could you possibly own these precious antiques? tao niannian pointed at the box and said, grandpa lu, open the box yourself and see whats inside! old master lu secretly blamed tao niannian for overstepping her boundaries. this wasnt the tao familys house, and she was bossing yining around. did she really think that there was no one left in the lu family? however, he couldnt be too biased towards yining in front of everyone. he had to clarify this matter, or else yining would be branded as a thief. old master lu asked, yining, whats inside? some antiques and jewelry. jiang yining didnt want to expose shen man, so she didnt explain too much. she said, grandpa if you dont believe me, you can ask everyone in the family if anyone lost their things. as long as someone stands out and says that the things here are theirs, i will immediately go to rhe police station and surrender myself. child this is such a trivial matter, why do you have to bring this matter to the police station? old master lu didnt want to blow things up. chen kexin said softly, i heard from the maid that yining didnt bring anything when she went in just now. when she came out, she had brought such a big box. grandpa, there should be surveillance cameras at home. why dont we take a look at rhe surveillance cameras and see where she passed by? wouldnt we know where these things came from? theres no need to check rhe surveillance cameras. i said that these things are all mine. jiang yining said seriously. you dont dare to let us check the surveillance cameras because youre afraid that people will find our that you stole something. tao niannian said sarcastically. old master lu glared at her. looking at the helpless jiang yining, anger appeared on gu zhanqings face. this was the place she had tried her best to escape to? Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Face Slapped! So She Was From The Gu Family In Capital City! chapter 166: face slapped! so she was from the gu family in capital city! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he wanted to step out and clarify things for her. with the power and status of the gu family, she could have anything she wanted. why would she covet something from the lu family? but in the end, he held back. he wanted to teach her a lesson so that she would never dare to leave the gu family again. old master lu walked up to jiang yining and whispered, yining, grandpa believes that these things are yours. were not afraid to check the surveillance cameras. if you continue to be so unclear, im afraid everyone will misunderstand you. im not afraid that they will misunderstand me. jiang yining never cared about what others thought of her. she walked upright and sat upright, not afraid of what others said. old master lu sighed silently in his heart. why was this child so stubborn? there was the sound of police sirens in the distance. tao niannian said with a smile, the police are here, jiang yining. youre going to be arrested. ill visit you in prison when the time comes. jiang yining glanced at her indifferently and said, if we go to the police station, who knows who will be visiting whom? she had already hacked into the tao familys company network and was collecting evidence of their tax evasion. when the evidence was sufficient she would personally send the tao family to prison! youre still so stubborn when youre about to get into trouble! tao niannian flew into a rage. jiang yining pursed her lips and didnt say anything. anyway, she was innocent, so it didnt matter if she went to the police station. however, old master lu could not let the police take her away. otherwise, yining would not be able to explain herself in the future. he gave the housekeeper a look, indicating for him to hold the police first. then, he pulled jiang yining and walked towards the backyard. tao niannian was not willing to let go of the opportunity to take revenge on jiang yining. she rushed forward and blocked their way. she said, grandpa lu, are you trying to protect jiang yining? she broke the law. you know about it, but you still choose to help her hide it. that makes you an accomplice. i advise you not to get yourself involved. this is our lu family. you cant be impudent! miss tao, please mind your words and actions. old master lu couldnt take it anymore. of course, tao niannian knew that this was the lu familys house, but there was no way she would let jiang yining go! she stubbornly blocked their way. at this moment, the police rushed in. who stole something from the lu family? please step forward. its her! tao niannian immediately pointed at jiang yining. old master lu wished he could kick this scourge out of the lu family! the police officer pushed the crowd aside and walked over. he looked at jiang yining and asked, you stole something from the lu family? i didnt. jiang yining replied calmly. officer, dont be fooled by her! she stole the things she was carrying just now! tao niannian said loudly, the things inside are worth at least 80 to 90 million. the policeman took out his handcuffs with a serious expression and said, please come with us. i didnt steal it. you dont have evidence. why are you taking me away? jiang yining asked coldly. old master lu also stepped forward and said, officer, theres a misunderstanding here. shes my granddaughter-in-law and a member of this family. why would she steal? dont listen to that girls nonsense. who says she didnt steal anything? if she really didnt steal it, why doesnt she dare to let us check the surveillance cameras? grandpa lu, youre just trying to cover up for jiang yining. tao niannian instigated the others and said, these are all witnesses. they all saw jiang yining sneaking around and trying to escape with the stolen goods! her friends nodded. the people at the police station looked at each other. what was going on? yining, quickly explain to the police officers. old master lu looked anxious and concerned. jiang yining exhaled slightly and said, 111 go with you. in the end, she was still unwilling to explain. when the police heard this, they took out the handcuffs again. old master lu went forward to stop them, but at this moment, gu zhanqing finally could not hold it in anymore. he stood up and said in a gloomy voice, you would rather be slandered than ask me for help? he was standing right in front of her. as long as he told them who she was, she would be able to get rid of the suspicion of theft. however, she would rather be taken to the police station than admit defeat to him. ive already drawn a clear line with the gu family. jiang yining said clearly. old master lu asked curiously, zhanqing, do you know yining? gu zhanqing stared at jiang yining and said firmly, shes my niece. she had a conflict with our family and ran away from home. after asking around, i found out that she came to the lu family. old sir, im here today to tell you about this. his words were like thunder, exploding in the living room! everyone was stunned! jiang yining, who they had always thought was born into a poor family, was actually from a prestigious family in the capital city, the gu family?! how was this possible? however, gu zhanqing had indeed said that jiang yining was his niece! old master lu had lived his entire life and experienced great storms. he was calmer than others. no wonder yining doesnt look like shes from a small family. so it was the gu family. why didnt yining mention such a big thing to me? old master lu muttered and said, the gu family is a wealthy family in the capital city. they are extremely noble. why would she steal? miss tao, please dont slander my granddaughter-in-law before you figure out the truth. impossible! how could she be from the gu family? tao niannian refused to believe it! chen kexin also didnt want to believe that jiang yining, whom she looked down on, had a family background that was thousands of times better than hers! grandpa, is this mr. gu an impersonator? perhaps jiang yining deliberately found someone to help her out? old master lus face darkened and he said heavily, ive been friends with the gu family for more than ten years. how could 1 not recognize zhanqing? chen kexin was swept by his sharp gaze. she immediately stopped talking and did not dare to say anything else. tao niannian was already crazy. she had targeted jiang yining time and time again, but she had never won! this time, she would go all out and kick jiang yining into the mud! so what if youre from the gu family in the capital city? can you prove that jiang yining is your niece? if you deliberately cooperate with her acting, how would we know if youre telling the truth? she still didnt give up even at this point. tao niannians best friends were already scared out of their wits. they secretly tugged at her, wanting her to shut up. however, tao niannian ignored them. old master lu opened his mouth and wanted the housekeeper to chase her out. but before he could do so, gu zhanqing took a step forward and reached out to pull out a necklace from jiang yinings neck. this is a necklace unique to our gu family. the pendant on it has an exclusive mark. no one can imitate it. now, do you have anything to say? tao niannian opened her mouth but didnt know what to say. while the living room was bustling, shen man rushed over when she heard the news. she found out from the maid that jiang yining had been misunderstood. thus, she took the initiative to step forward and said, dad, 1 gave these things to yining. she didnt want to reveal it and didnt want anyone to check the surveillance cameras because she was probably afraid of troubling me. the truth behind this situation was completely revealed! even if tao niannian had a hundred mouths, she could forget about slandering jiang yining! old master lu said sternly, men, get ms.. tao out of here! our lu family doesnt welcome her! Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Preparing For Their Wedding chapter 168: preparing for their wedding translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio in the study room- 01 d master lu stopped in his tracks. shen man lowered her eyes and said apologetically, im sorry, dad. ive caused trouble for the family again. its not your fault. old master lu sighed, ah man, ive wronged you for so many years/ shen mans eyes were red and her nose was sore. her mouth was tightly shut, unable to say a word. she was afraid that if she opened her mouth, her tears would fall uncontrollably. seeing her like this, old master lu felt even more uncomfortable. he knew his sons temperament very well. he was a playboy and liked to flirt everywhere. back then, shen man did not hesitate to break up with her family in order to marry lan shu. tan shu had indeed treated shen man very well during the first few years. however, it was hard to change ones nature. not long after beicheng was born, he got himself a lover. when shen man found out about this, she hugged beicheng, who was still in his swaddling clothes, and cried as she begged him and the old woman to help her. however, as parents, what else could they do other than beat and scold tan shu? gradually, shen man lost hope for tan shu and the lu family. she used to smile gently, but now she was serious and cold to everyone. later on, she eloped with the huo familys son. during that period, he was overseas dealing with some business matters and did not know what happened in between. by the time he returned to the country, everything was already set in stone. his wife had pushed all the blame onto shen man. he had scolded his wife and wanted to tell others that it was not all his daughter-in-laws fault. however, shen man was unwilling to explain herself. she said that in the hearts of the two children, their fathers image was very tall and dignified. since they already knew that their mother had cheated, she should not ruin their fathers image anymore. she knelt down and begged him while crying. thus, he could only agree. for so many years, old master lu had always felt that he owed his daughter-in-law when he saw her being misunderstood and treated coldly. after a moment of silence, old master lu said, how about its better for you to make things clear to ah zhi that it was his father who cheated on you first. its not your fault. ah zhi is no longer a child. he should be able to understand your painstaking efforts now. shen man shook her head and said softly, what can be changed even if 1 make it clear? this isnt the only matter that has caused him to have a grudge against me. dad, since ive made the decision from the beginning, 1 wont regret it. now that ah zhi is married, 1 think vining is a good girl. the two of them should be doing well. 111 be at ease when we find beicheng. when that time comes, 111 move back to sweden and the family will be more peaceful without me around. how can 1 be at ease if you go back to sweden alone? old master lu felt that the lu family had already let down their daughter-in law. if she was left alone in sweden, he would not be able to rest in peace. dad, my sisters children are in sweden. they will take good care of me. dont worry. shen mans tone was firm, and her gaze did not waver. old master lu knew that his daughter-in-law looked weak on the outside, but she was a very strong person deep down. once she decided on something, it was difficult for others to change her mind. he secretly scolded his son for being a bastard. he had torn down a good home and family. he has truly committed a terrible sin. alright then. right now, it was better to find beicheng first before talking about the future. yes. shen man nodded slightly. shen man didnt want to have too much contact with outsiders. after talking to old master lu, she returned to her bedroom. old master lu came to the front hall. seeing jiang vining and gu zhanqing sitting on opposite ends of the sofa, the atmosphere was a little unharmonious. he was a little puzzled. however, gu zhanqing had already said that yining was having a conflict with her family. therefore, he didnt think too deeply about it. old master lu walked up to him happily and said, zhanqing, what happened just now was a misunderstanding. ive already dealt with those people at home. sorry for the trouble. gu zhanqing said politely, then glanced at jiang yining, his heart full of schemes. he would never allow yining to marry into the lu family. however, she had never been one to be forced. the more she was forced, the more it would have the opposite effect. he didnt want to see things get out of hand in the end. therefore, if he couldnt fight head-on, he would use a more covert method. wouldnt it be fine if rhe lu family gave up on her as their granddaughter-in-law? what are you talking about? were family now, so dont stand on ceremony. old master lu was shocked by what had happened today, but he was still very steady when he did things. he said, ive known you for so long and ive always thought that youre a good person. before this, i was regretting that i didnt have a daughter at home to marry you. i didnt expect rhe younger generation to fulfill my wish. gu zhanqing said calmly, i didnt expect it either. in the past, we didnt know that yinings family was the gu family. therefore, we did not prepare any betrothal gifts or wedding banquets. now that we know, we can t miss our on any of these. zhanqing, give me some rime to prepare. ill definitely let yining marry into our lu family in glory and not owe her anything. old master lu had already planned to prepare for lu zhi and jiang yinings wedding. however, lu zhi kept saying that he was busy and that yining was still in school, so it was nor appropriate to make these big plans. it wouldnt be too late to hold rhe wedding after she graduated. old master lu couldnt forcefully interfere in rhe couples affairs, so he could only delay it. but now since the gu family had come knocking, this matter could not be delayed. he had to do it! he wanted to let rhe whole world see that these two children were happy! when jiang yining heard that the old man was going to hold a wedding, she frowned slightly. she had no intention of announcing to everyone that she was married to lu zhi. after all, she would be leaving after she found lin yan. she had told lu zhi that she would only hold a simple wedding and invite a small number of guests from the lu family. grandpa, theres no need to go through so much trouble, right? jiang yining couldnt help but ask. how is a marriage that only happens once in a lifetime troublesome? old master lu smiled and said, besides, if you find it troublesome, you dont have to personally participate in the wedding preparations. 1 will arrange everything. at that time, you just have to be a beautiful bride and receive everyones blessings. jiang yining was speechless. she had really shot herself in the foot. if she had known earlier, she would have communicated with gu zhanqing beforehand to prevent the situation from becoming so awkward. gu zhanqing stared at jiang yining meaningfully for a moment and said, old master, youre right. the wedding must be held. i will also prepare well and cooperate with you. okay, then ill get someone to make a list of betrothal gifts and send it to your house for you to see. if there are no objections, we will follow the traditional rules for rhe wedding. old master lu said solemnly. alright. gu zhanqing agreed readily. jiang yining pinched herself silently. she was done for. what should she do now? how was she going to explain this to lu zhi? old master lu and gu zhanqing got along very well. after talking for two hours, he even asked gu zhanqing to stay at the lu familys house. however, gu zhanqing said that he still had other things to deal with. moreover, he already had a place to stay in a-city. it would be troublesome to move to the lu familys house again, so he tactfully refused. old master lu had no choice but to let him go. jiang yining and gu zhanqing left the lu familys house together. the smile on gu zhanqings face instantly disappeared without a trace. jiang yining also looked at him coldly as if he was a stranger. i hope you wont regret your decision today. gu zhanqing warned before getting into the car. jiang yining looked at him with disdain and said, the thing i regret the most in my life is knowing you. with that, she jumped into the car without looking back. the two cars drove in different directions.. Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: It Looks Like This Girl Has Feelings For Him chapter 169: it looks like this girl has feelings for him translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio when she reached home, jiang yining realized that lu zhi was not back yet. she hid in the bedroom alone, thinking about how to tell him about the wedding. to be honest, she was worried that lu zhi would get angry. after all, they had agreed to only hold a small wedding. now that things had changed it was equivalent to announcing to the world that he would be a second-hand man if he got married in the future. sigh. jiang yining was particularly melancholic. on the other side. lu zhi was still in the company when he received a call from old master lu. first, he explained the relationship between jiang yining and the gu family, then he brought up the matter of the betrothal gifts. the gu family was a prestigious family in the capital city. if they wanted to give betrothal gifts, they definitely could not be hasty. otherwise, the gu family would think that they were slacking off. that was not good. old master lu said, ah zhi, i want to give yining a portion of my shares of the lu corporation as a betrothal gift. the rest will be counted separately. what do you think? with only o.i percent of the lu corporations shares, it could already be worth tens of billions. the old master was really thinking of investing a lot in this wedding. lu zhi was a little surprised, but he still expressed his support. grandpa, if you want to give yining shares, let me do it. i also have shares in the group. of course, i have to personally give my wifes betrothal gift. you dont have many shares in your hands, so you cant split anymore. in the future, you still have to inherit the lu corporation. if your shares are too little, you will not be able to suppress the people below. old master lu also wanted to use this betrothal gift to give the shares to lu zhi openly. they were husband and wife, so wasnt giving it to lu zhi the same as giving it to yining? no, grandpa, i must give it to her myself. lu zhi said stubbornly and tyrannically. alright, you give her a portion, and ill give her a portion. this should be fine, right? old master lu compromised. yes, thats alright. lu zhi agreed. at this moment, jiang yining, who was distressed at home, had no idea that a huge sum of money had been smashed on her head! old master lu said, as for the other things, 111 see to it. if you want to add anything, give me the list. at that time, we can hand them over to the gu family for them to take a look. no problem. old master lu explained everything clearly. lu zhi listened very seriously. after hanging up the phone, he curled his lips and revealed a determined smile. the wedding was already going to be held, and the whole world was going to know that she was his. lets see how shes going to run. lu zhi was not in the mood to continue working, so he ended his work early and hurriedly drove home. jiang yining lay on the bed, tossing and turning for a long time. suddenly, there was a knock on the door. she stopped what she was doing and looked at the door. she asked, who is it? its me. a familiar deep voice came through the crack in the door. jiang yinings heart tightened instantly. she grabbed the blanket with her small hand and was silent for a while before she said, is there something you need from me? yes, i want to talk to you about our wedding matters. jiang yining was speechless. who was the quick-witted one to tell him first?! jiang yinings heart was pounding. after struggling for a few seconds, she finally got up and walked to the door. she opened the door. she didnt dare to look up and meet his eyes. her gaze was locked on the ground, wishing she could poke a hole in it. lu zhi looked at the hair whorl on her head and said with a smile, grandpa told me that he has already made an appointment with gu zhanqing to hold a wedding for us. do you have any betrothal gifts you want? or perhaps, are you expecting a surprise for the wedding? jiang yining held her breath and muttered softly, arent you angry? why would i be angry? he was so happy about it, why would he be angry? um if we hold a grand wedding, it will be difficult for you to find a wife in the future. no matter how noble a bachelor was, after a divorce, his value in a girls heart would be reduced. she was really worried this wedding would affect his happiness for the rest of his life. if i cant find one, then i wont look for one. he had already decided on her, so why would he look for someone else? lu zhis eyes were filled with burning possessiveness, wishing he could swallow her whole. jiang yining didnt look him in the eye, so she naturally couldnt see anything strange about him. after she heard what he said, she mustered up the courage to look up. he had already restrained his emotions very well. you said it. if you cant find a wife in the future, dont blame me. jiang yining took out her phone and waved it around. she said, i recorded everything you said just now. this cunning girl. lu zhi patted her head and asked, youre not worried about not being able to get married, but youre worried that i wont be able to get a wife? those who like me wont mind how many times 1 get married. if he minds, he wouldnt be worthy of liking me. jiang yining didnt care about these things. otherwise, she wouldnt have been so determined to marry lu zhi. very good. lu zhi nodded, his eyes full of praise. he asked, do you want to know what kind of betrothal gift grandfather has prepared for you? i kind of want to know. jiang yining was relieved of the psychological burden and began to look forward to the wedding. no girl could resist the temptation of a wedding. even though she knew it was fake, she still wanted to see how she looked in the wedding dress. grandpa has prepared shares of the lu corporation for you. oh what else? youre not interested in the shares? lu zhi asked. you cant eat the shares. its just a pile of money. 1 dont lack money. whats the use of having it? when grandpa gives it to me, 111 transfer it to you. jiang yining said indifferently. lu zhi looked at her nonchalant expression and chuckled, theres no need to give it to me. just treat it as repayment for saving me. she didnt care about these things, but he wanted to give them to her. as long as he had something, he would give it to her. jiang yining muttered, youre really strange. 1 already said 1 dont want it, but you still want to give it to me. arent you just as strange? the thing that everyone pursues, you regard it as dirt. lu zhi added silently in his heart. it was fate that both of them were so strange. it was destiny! no one could break them up. the smile on lu zhis lips deepened. jiang yining continued to ask, what about the other things? oh right, can i make some requests? after all, its a betrothal gift for me. she still had a mission that required a heavyweight prop. if she could get lu zhi to help her obtain it while he was getting the betrothal gifts for her, it would save her a lot of effort. sure. lu zhi agreed readily and asked, what do you want? peninsula manor. jiang yining said without hesitation. lu zhi raised his eyebrows slightly. if he remembered correctly, the peninsula manor was located on the largest river in a-city, the shoal of the pu river. the location was unique, and it was surrounded by the most prosperous business circle. in the early years, it was once the territory of the xie family. later on, the xie family collapsed and was bought by the yuan family at a high price. they built a luxurious manor on it. the yuan family was one of the four new families in a-city sixty years ago. their familys assets were not clean, and their business was in a gray area. he had always looked down on those illegal businesses, so he rarely had any interactions with the yuan family. what do you want that manor for? lu zhi asked curiously. i like it. when i was shopping with xiaoxi, i saw it by chance when 1 was in a shop in linjiang. it would be wonderful to have a courtyard of my own in the middle of a bustling city. jiang yining fabricated a lie and said, if its not convenient, then forget it. you dont have to force yourself. im not forcing myself. as long as you like it, 1 can give it to you. lu zhi said affectionately. jiang yinings heart started to beat uncontrollably as he stared at her. she was stunned for a while before she reached out to cover lu zhis eyes. lu zhi hummed in confusion. jiang yining took a deep breath and said, lu zhi, can you stop saying things that will cause misunderstandings? what did you misunderstand? lu zhi raised his hand and held her hand. their eyes met again. jiang yinings face flushed red and she retorted, its nothing! alright, i only want the peninsula manor. you can do whatever you want with the rest! it doesnt have to be too expensive! after saying that, she pushed him and slammed the door shut. lu zhi leaned against the door and chuckled. it seemed that this girl had feelings for him.. Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Kneeling For Forgiveness chapter 170: kneeling for forgiveness translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio at the same time- tao niannian kept pacing back and forth in front of the tao familys old mansion. she had nowhere else to go. the lu family chased her out. out of pride, she did not even bring her luggage. she only took her phone and identification card. therefore, her only choice was to return to the tao family. her grandfather was not at home, so the maids and guards at home did not dare to let her in. the sky was getting dark. her fair skin was bitten by mosquitoes several times, and her entire body was itchy. tao niannian couldnt help but call her grandfather. however, just like before, her grandfather was ruthless and refused to listen to her. she felt wronged and tears began to well up in her eyes. at this moment, a car slowly stopped in front of her, and tao siyuan and xie lian came out. tao siyuan did not notice tao niannian, who was standing beside the big stone lion at the door. it was xie lian who had sharp eyes and noticed her. isnt that niannian? oh? tao siyuan looked in the direction she was pointing at and saw tao niannian. he was gloating inwardly. in the tao family, the old master doted on tao niannian the most. he did not care about his sons at all. this also indirectly caused tao niannian to be unscrupulous in the tao family and step on them. tao niannian had ridiculed him quite a bit when he married xie lian. not long ago, tao niannian offended jiang yining and lu zhi and was chased out of the tao family. he was very happy. lets go. ignore her. tao siyuan pulled xie lian along, wanting to directly enter the residence. xie lian shook her head and whispered a few words into his ear. tao siyuans lips twitched unhappily and he said, alright, for the sake of revenge, i can only tolerate this little princess. yes. xie lian nodded and then walked towards tao niannian. niannian, why are you here alone? when tao niannian heard the voice, she raised her head and saw that the person in front of her was xie lian. she pursed her lips in disdain and didnt answer her. because xie lian was born into a humble family, in her heart, she was as lowly as jiang yining and was not worthy of talking to her. moreover, xie lian was a mistress. tao siyuan had a wife before, but after she died of illness, it was xie lians turn to be his wife. tao niannian felt that it was a waste of her breath to talk to this kind of woman. xie lian didnt feel embarrassed at all, but instead gave tao siyuan a look. tao siyuan said unwillingly, niannian, did you not hear ah lian talking to you? i heard her, but i dont want to talk to her. tao niannian said coldly. she is your aunt, your elder shes only a few years older than me. tao siyuan, youre shameless yourself. dont make the entire tao family as shameless as you, okay? tao niannian said bluntly. you tao siyuan was furious. he turned around and wanted to leave. xie lian pulled him back tightly and said to tao niannian, miss tao, its fine if you dont acknowledge me as your aunt, but siyuan is your family. this is an unchangeable fact. moreover, we just want to care about you. we dont have any ill intentions. tao niannian rolled her eyes. seeing the woman he loved being humiliated by tao niannian like this, tao siyuan wanted to kick her and see if she was still arrogant! however, he had the heart to do so, but he did not have the guts. after all, the old man had only kicked tao niannian out of the tao family for a while. he wouldnt stop her from coming back forever. when the old mans anger subsided, he would bring her back. when tao niannian regained her power and status, if she came back to settle the score with him, he would really be in deep trouble. seeing that she was silent, xie lian continued, 1 think you want to go home, but the old master hasnt had any intention of relenting these past few days moreover, the tao family had indeed suffered a lot from the previous incident. im afraid the old master wont forgive you for a while. tao niannian felt that xie lian was hitting her when she was down and mocking her. she retorted angrily, do 1 need you to say that? 1 know my grandfathers temper better than you do. however, 1 have a way to make the old man forgive you. xie lian said gently. tao niannians expression changed slightly. she was a little interested. if she couldnt go home tonight, she would have to live on the streets. xie lian had been sizing her up the entire time. noticing that her expression had changed, she understood that tao niannian wanted to know. xie lian said in a low voice, miss tao, the old master loves you very much. its just that hes in a fit of anger now and cant put his pride aside. if you use the trick of suffering yourself, i think he definitely wont be willing to let you suffer again. why dont we do this? if you kneel at the door, the old master will definitely not be able to hold it in and call you up. when the time comes, you should admit your mistakes again, and im sure hell forgive you. youre asking me to kneel at the door? 1 think youre purely trying to harm me, right? tao niannian said angrily. she had never suffered so much in her life! im just giving miss tao some advice. its up to you whether you want to listen to it or not. after xie lian finished her sentence, she said to tao siyuan, lets go. alright. tao siyuan glared at tao niannian and said, you dont know whats good for you! after saying that, he turned around and left. tao niannian stomped her feet angrily as she watched the two of them walk into the tao familys mansion. the night gradually darkened. the lights in the tao familys mansion were lit up. after elder tao finished his business discussion, he sat in the car tiredly and closed his eyes to rest. unknowingly, the car arrived at the entrance of the tao familys house. the driver stopped the car and turned around to say, old sir, were home. old tao opened his eyes and calmed himself down. as soon as he got out of the car, he saw tao niannian kneeling at the door. his brows instantly furrowed. when tao niannian heard the sound of the car, she immediately straightened her body and cried, grandpa, i know 1 was wrong. please forgive me. elder tao stood there and looked at her for a while. then, he continued walking home. tao niannian finally managed to reach her grandfather, so how could she let him go? she wanted to stand up and catch up to him. but after kneeling for so long, her knees were sore, painful, and numb. just as she stood up straight, she knelt down heavily again. she was wearing a dress, and her knees had hit the stone, causing many small wounds. tao niannian couldnt hold it in anymore and burst into tears. when elder tao heard her heart-wrenching cries, he stopped in his tracks, but he still resolutely entered the house. he stepped into the living room. tao siyuan and xie lian, who had been waiting for him for a long time, came forward to welcome him. without giving them a chance to speak, elder tao said directly, ive been tired all day. if you have anything to say, you can talk about it tomorrow. dad, im not looking for you for anything. i just want to tell you that niannian has been kneeling outside for the entire day. her body is weak. if she continues kneeling down like this, something might happen to her. even if she made a huge mistake, you should forgive her on account of her sincere repentance. tao siyuan repeated what xie lian had taught him to the old man. elder taos brows were still tightly knitted, and his eyes were filled with heartache and wavering. he heartlessly kicked niannian out of the house because he wanted her to repent and reflect on herself. he wanted her to learn not to be so impulsive in the future and to think more about the big picture. if he didnt teach her a good lesson this time, she would probably continue making the same mistakes in the future. but was he being too strict? if something really happened to niannian, it would be too late for him to regret. xie lian looked at the sky outside and said, i heard from the weather forecast that it will rain tonight. girls wouldnt be able to stand the humidity. if she gets sick from this, it would probably be very difficult to completely cure her. dad, please forgive her. the couple echoed each other. elder tao was silent for a long time before he said, dont bother about things that you shouldnt. just as he was about to leave, there was a muffled thunder outside. then, the housekeeper rushed in and said, old sir, miss has fainted. elder taos expression changed drastically. he scolded, fainted? whats wrong with you guys? niannian wants to kneel, and youre just going to let her kneel? who would dare to stop tao niannian from kneeling? the housekeeper thought to himself, but he did not dare to reply. elder tao hurried out. tao siyuan and xie lian looked at each other and smiled knowingly. this time, tao niannian owed them a favor. bean-sized raindrops kept falling, and tao niannians figure was on the verge of collapsing. elder tao strode up to her. tao niannian called out weakly, grandpa youre finally willing to see me. seeing that she didnt faint, elder tao glared at the housekeeper, then squatted down and tapped her head. he chided, why are you so stupid? if you ruin your body, wont you be the one suffering? tao niannian opened her arms and hugged her grandfather. she sobbed, grandpa, as long as youre willing to forgive me, id rather be sick. her grandfather hugged her and his heart softened. he couldnt bear to chase her out of the house anymore.. Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: A Room Full Of Betrothal Gifts! chapter 171: a room full of betrothal gifts! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio tao niannian had a delicate body. she knelt for more than two hours and was drenched in the rain. even if the tao familys private doctor had given her medicine in advance, she still had a fever that night. elder tao had been watching over her the entire night. the following day, when her fever subsided a little, he went back to rest. the maid waited for tao niannian to wake up and brought her breakfast. tao niannians body was uncomfortable, but her heart was very satisfied. she lay on the soft goose down bed and enjoyed the care she had not received for a long time. she could ignore the pain caused by the illness. xie lian quietly walked into her bedroom and said, miss tao, you listened to me and successfully obtained old masters forgiveness, right? tao niannian glanced at her. she didnt hate xie lian as much as before, but she still rejected her. since xie lian helped her when she didnt have to, she must have something to ask of her. tao niannian was not that easy to fool. what do you want from me? i didnt mean it that way, said xie lian. stop pretending. people like you who climbed up from the bottom have a strong purpose in everything you do. otherwise, you wouldnt have gone from a mere singer to the glorious mrs. tao. tao niannian even felt that the death of tao siyuans ex-wife was related to this woman. she continued, xie lian, dont think that you can get close to me just because you helped me once. make your request before i change my mind. otherwise, this chance will become invalid. since tao niannian made it so clear, xie lian no longer continued her pretense. with a gentle smile, she said, its very simple. jiang yining sent my brother to prison, and i want to take revenge on her. however, siyuan and 1 are not her match at all. i want to use you to take revenge on jiang yining. dealing with jiang yining is not an easy task. do you know who she is? tao niannian said. who she is? isnt she just the young mistress of the lu family? xie lian instantly replied. heh, shes from the gu family, a prestigious family in the capital city. how is that possible? isnt her surname jiang? xie lian was shocked. tao niannian was equally shocked, but she said calmly, gu zhanqing, the head of the gu family, personally admitted that jiang yining is his niece. as for why her surname is jiang and not gu, im not sure either. if youre interested, you can investigate it yourself. xie lian pursed her lips and didnt speak. she had thought that jiang yining would already be difficult to deal with since she was the young mistress of the lu family. she did not expect jiang yining to be a member of the gu family in the capital city. this was really troublesome. as for what you said about dealing with jiang yining. 1 will do it even without your reminder. tao niannian wiped her mouth and said with hatred in her eyes. thank you, miss tao. xie lian said respectfully. tao niannian ignored her. xie lian stood there for a while before leaving the room. after she left, elder tao walked in again. he had just rested for a while when the maid told him that tao niannian had woken up, so he still decided to come over. he saw that tao niannian had recovered her energetic appearance. elder taos worried heart relaxed, but he still reminded her, take care of your body these few days. dont catch a cold. yes, grandpa, i know. tao niannian showed her harmless and innocent side to her grandfather. elder tao sighed and swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth. he still wanted niannian to go to the lu family and apologize to jiang yining and lu zhi personally. but looking at her weak condition, he couldnt bear it. tao niannian had become much more rational after the recent ups and downs. seeing her grandfathers complicated expression, she took the initiative to ask, grandfather, 1 shouldnt have rebelled against you before, and 1 shouldnt have insisted on going against the lu family, causing our family to lose so much. ill personally apologize to jiang yining and lu zhi tomorrow so that you wont be put in a difficult position. if you had been more sensible earlier, you wouldnt have suffered so much. grandpa protected me too well. i thought i had nothing to be afraid of. tao niannian held her grandfathers hand in low spirits. elder taos heart ached. ever since she was young, he had indeed protected niannian too well, making her unable to see the dangers of the world. half of the blame for niannians trouble this time was on him. grandpa, why dont we go to the lu family today? i did something wrong at the lu family yesterday and made them even angrier. when i reach the lu family, i will definitely kneel down and beg for their forgiveness. tao niannian was cautious and fearful. elder tao frowned and asked, what did you do? tao niannian recounted what happened yesterday in detail. in the end, her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible. her tears also fell. im really sorry, grandpa. elder tao had a headache. jiang yining was really hiding her abilities. the gu family in the capital was not a simple family. their strength was comparable to the tao family. now, the gu family and the lu family were connected by marriage jiang yining had two big mountains to rely on, and whoever dared to touch her would be courting death. grandpa tao niannians tears fell. her small hands tightly grabbed elder taos sleeves, afraid that he would chase her out of the house again. elder tao lowered his eyes and looked at her. then, he comforted her, forget it. weve already provoked them. im not afraid of another problem. then are you going to the lu family to apologize today? asked tao niannian. if you kneel down and apologize now, they might not let you off. elder tao said in a deep voice, we can only think of another way now. grandpa, im sorry. ive implicated the entire family. tao niannians face was filled with guilt. elder tao shook his head and said, youre the treasure of the tao family. dont talk about whether it implicates the family or not. niannian, grandpa only hopes that you can grow up quickly and take charge of your own business. by the, you can take care of yourself when im a hundred years old. when tao niannian heard this, she really cried. she couldnt bear to see her grandfather die. everything she said just now was against her will. she deeply understood that her grandfather could not bear to part with her. therefore, she deliberately showed her weak side. however, when she heard her grandfather say that he was going to die, she was really afraid. elder tao wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes and said, alright, youre already a big girl. your tears are precious, dont cry anymore. rest well and dont move around for the next few days. leave the rest to grandpa. okay. jiang yining stayed up late to do some research. therefore, she woke up very late the next day. she put on her slippers, yawned, and walked downstairs to the living room. however, she realized that the huge living room was filled with things, and there was almost no place to set foot. the housekeeper was still instructing the maids to carry things inside. jiang yining was speechless. were they moving houses? why were there so many things in the living room? what are you doing? jiang yining asked the housekeeper. what were these things used for? young mistress, dont you know? these are all your betrothal gifts. sir gave us a list this morning and asked us to prepare it. there is only a third of it here, and there are still several trucks of things outside. jiang yining was so shocked that her jaw almost dropped to the ground. she told him to make it simple, but he went and did so much. was he crazy? jiang yining opened a random box and took a look. well inside was a large box of gold, silver, and jewelry. how rich! but it was completely different from what she said! wheres lu zhi? jiang yining asked as she held her forehead. sir should still be purchasing things. the housekeeper said excitedly, young mistress, look at how much sir spoils you. ive lived for so long, but ive never seen anyone give so many betrothal gifts! their young master was simply spoiling the young mistress rotten! jiang yining didnt listen to him at all. she said, ill go look for him. young mistress, take a look at these betrothal gifts first! sir said that if youre not satisfied, you can return it and hell prepare a new one the housekeeper chased after jiang yining, wanting her to see the house full of betrothal gifts. however, jiang yining nimbly bypassed many of the items. she quickly left.. Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Help Me Find My Daughter, And I’ll Give The Peninsula Manor to You chapter 172: help me find my daughter, and ill give the peninsula manor to you translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining left the lu familys house and called all man. when she found out that they were at changtai shopping center, she immediately took a taxi and rushed over. when she arrived, lu zhi was still in the jewelry store picking out a gift for her. jiang yining quickly stopped him. didnt i tell you not to buy anything too expensive? just pick a few will do. lu zhi casually picked up a sapphire necklace the size of a pigeon egg and placed it in front of her neck. he said calmly, these are all worthless. i bought it to keep up appearances. as mrs. lu, if you look too shabby, i wont look good either. jiang yining glanced at the eight-digit price tag and was rendered speechless. it sure wasnt expensive. pack these up and send them home. lu zhi took out his black card and handed it to the shop assistant. the shop assistant bowed at a 90-degree angle and took it with unusual respect. yes, sir. this attitude was just short of worshiping lu zhi as an ancestor! lu zhi, i told you jiang yining opened her mouth, wanting to stop him from squandering his money away. however, just as she started, lu zhi interrupted her. by the way, didnt you tell me that you wanted the peninsula manor? yes. jiang yining nodded. the yuan family happens to be nearby. ive already informed them in advance that i want to buy the peninsula manor. since youre free, lets go to the yuan family and talk about buying the manor. jiang yining was a little surprised. it had only been a day since she mentioned to him that she wanted the peninsula manor and he had already contacted the yuan family. he took action way too fast! its not a problem to discuss buying a manor with the yuan family. however, these things mr. lu, mrs. lu, the payment has been settled. well pack up the things you bought and send them to your residence later. the shop assistant smiled and handed the black card back. lu zhi took the card and smiled. he held jiang yinings hand and said, ive already paid the bill. dont say so much. the yuan family is waiting for us. after saying that, he dragged her away without any explanation. jiang yining was speechless. the yuan family was one of the rising aristocratic families in a-city. old master yuan was only 50 years old this year, but he was famous for being ruthless. almost everyone who went against him did not have a good ending. perhaps it was because he had committed too many sins, but he had never given birth to a daughter in his life. he only had seven sons. these seven sons were fighting to the death for the position of the next head of the yuan family. they were like fire and water. anyone who was familiar with a-city had more or less heard of the yuan familys internal strife. lu zhi was no exception. however, he had no interest in the yuan familys struggle. buying the peninsula manor from them was a business transaction. after the settlement, he would have nothing to do with the yuan family. jiang yining followed lu zhi into the yuan familys residence and could clearly feel that the atmosphere there was different from the lu familys. the lu family was a century-old family. it was solemn and dignified, and rules for everything. as for the yuan family, there was a murderous aura everywhere. one could not help but raise their vigilance when they were in the yuan familys house. the two of them were invited into the living room by the maids. then, the maid went to inform old master yuan. after a moment, old master yuan walked in. he was dressed in white, linen casual clothes, holding two blood-colored walnuts in his hands, and had a kind smile on his face. he looked only 35 or 36 years old, not at all like a 50-year-old man. young master lu, young madam lu, its really an honor for our humble house to have you here. elder yuan, you must be joking. were juniors. we havent apologized for disturbing you yet. lu zhi said politely. how can the two of you visiting be considered as disturbing me? i tried everything i could to make friends with young master lu, but i failed. im really lucky that you can come to my house today. old master yuan twirled the walnut and waved his hand. please sit. jiang yining and lu zhi sat down. he then instructed the maids to serve tea. lu zhi stopped the maid and said, well leave after were done talking. theres no need to prepare all this. the maid retreated to the side. old master yuans smile was gentle, but it was a little shrewd and calculative. he asked, young master lu, why are you suddenly interested in the peninsula manor? do you have any plans recently? he was deliberately trying to get some news out of lu zhi. lu zhi knew old master yuans way of doing things. he was like a wolf that smelled blood when he sniffed business trends. once he sensed the movement of grass, he would immediately pounce. unfortunately he had guessed wrong this time. my wife likes that place. were planning to hold a wedding soon. 1 want to buy it and build her a unique home. lu zhi smiled and looked at jiang yining from the side. his dark and deep eyes were filled with deep affection. its good to be young. young people are full of yearning for love. old master yuan smiled and said, however, i bought this manor for a unique reason. 1 didnt want to sell it easily. was this a rejection? lu zhi and jiang yining looked at him at the same time. old master yuan rolled the walnuts in his hand. after a few seconds of silence, he changed the topic. but for mr. lus sake, ive thought about it, as long as you can help me fulfill one wish. ill give the peninsula manor to you for free. jiang yining frowned. if old master yuan could give away the manor for free, then what he wanted them to do was definitely not simple. she did not want to screw lu zhi over. she wanted to persuade lu zhi not to agree to his request, but she didnt say anything. lu zhi answered in a deep voice, elder yuan, please tell me what it is. very straightforward. 1 admire your personality. old master yuan chuckled and told him the whole story, back then, my father and i were both servants of the xie family. he had been chased out by the xie family, so he started his business outside and worked hard to get to his current position. when 1 was in the xie family, 1 once liked the daughter of a maid. its just that after i went overseas to do business, she was also chased out of the xie family because of some matters. i heard that when she was chased out, she was pregnant with my child. it was a girl but 1 couldnt find her even after searching for a long time. when i calculate her age, the child should be about the same age as young madam lu. i want to find them and make it up to them. 1 didnt expect elder yuan to be such a sentimental person. jiang yining said sarcastically. everyone knew that old master yuan was ruthless and could even use his own son. how could he miss his first love, who had been missing for a long time? could it be that he deliberately set a difficult goal for them to complete and play with them? old master yuan guessed jiang yinings thoughts. he replied, i know that there are many bad rumors about me outside. im not surprised that young madam lu has misunderstood me. but for someone like me, if 1 want to climb up, ill definitely be more ruthless than others. i dont expect others to understand my difficulties. i only need to have a clear conscience. if you cant help me fulfill this wish, then forgive me for not being able to give you the peninsula manor. this is the place where 1 first met her. i bought this manor to wait for her return. im very sorry. he said all that needed to be said. other than agreeing, was there any other choice? lu zhi thought for a moment and said, elder yuan, please give me some time. ill help you find them. alright! elder yuan was overjoyed. jiang yining also decided to give it a try. as long as what he said was true and that person did exist in this world, then she could always find clues. she never liked to give up easily. however, if she found out that old master yuan was playing with them on purpose, then she wouldnt be polite. at that time, she would definitely double it and respond in kind! Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Old Prodigal Man chapter 173: old prodigal man translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio elder yuan, i wonder if you and the other party have any unique tokens that you can provide me with so that i can find them. lu zhi asked again. old master yuan was already prepared. he took out a frost flower ring from his pocket and handed it to him. this is the love token i gave her. she has the same one. we agreed that we would keep it well for the rest of our lives. when we meet again, we will take out this ring to acknowledge each other. lu zhi took it and studied it carefully. apart from the design, there was nothing special about this ring. the material used was inferior silver. there was also a year engraved on it, which was already thirty-five years ago. he handed it to jiang yining and let her look at it for a while. then, she returned it to old master yuan solemnly. old master yuan then handed him a file containing all the information about his first love. he said, this is some other information. you may go back and take a look at it. alright, within a month, regardless of whether we find them or not, 1 will give you an explanation, elder yuan. deal. lu zhi didnt stay any longer after they had settled the terms. he bid farewell to old master yuan. old master yuan didnt ask them to stay. he stood up and walked them to the living room. lu zhi and jiang yining walked out of the yuan familys main gate and bumped into the eldest young master of the yuan family, yuan xudong. lu zhi nodded slightly and greeted him. yuan xudongs expression was indifferent as he greeted, hello. then, he left in a hurry. when they got into the car, jiang yining couldnt help but ask curiously, this old master yuan is too strange. he searched for so long but couldnt find them. why is he so sure that we can help him find them? besides, he already had seven sons. why does he have to find his daughter? what was even stranger was that old master yuan clearly had sons, but he did not expect his sons to help him. instead, he placed his hopes on outsiders like them. this matter was really strange. jiang yining couldnt figure it out. lu zhi raised his hand and knocked on her head. he said, the more you know, the more dangerous it is. we only need to take responsibility and help old master yuan find his first love. we dont have to care about anything else. jiang yining pursed her lips and nodded. indeed, there was no need to delve too deeply into it. the two of them returned home. the butler had already arranged all the betrothal gifts that lu zhi had bought. apart from the living room downstairs, there were four rooms upstairs. jiang yining was deeply suspicious that lu zhi had bought all the top jewelry stores in a-city. she asked lu zhi to send them back. lu zhi said, others already know that 1 bought it for my wife and that its a betrothal gift. if 1 return all of it, im afraid ill become the laughingstock of the entire a-city. just say that 1 dont like them. its normal that you dont like one or two pieces. if you dont like a large number of them, who wouldnt be able to see the problem? lu zhi said firmly, since ive already bought it, i think its better not to return it. if you dont like them, you can put them away. when your daughter gets married in the future, they can be used as dowry. jiang yining was speechless. she hadnt even found the person she liked. how could she give birth to a daughter? forget it. it was his money anyway. he didnt even feel sorry for himself, so why was she worried? after coaxing and deceiving her, he finally managed to settle the matter of the betrothal gifts. lu zhi opened the folder and shared the information with jiang yining. after jiang yining read it, she went back to her room and fiddled with it for a while before taking out a more detailed document. lu zhi smiled mysteriously and said, your tracking skills are not inferior to a criminal investigation expert. who did you learn from? i learned it myself. jiang yinings heart was beating wildly. she was really careless. he had suspected that she was the hacker, queen, but it took her a long time to dispel his doubts. why did she accidentally expose her true side? is that so? lu zhi asked calmly. jiang yining quickly changed the topic. dont latch on to me like youre interrogating a criminal. lets hurry up and look at the information. okay. old master yuans first love was called zhang qiaoqiao. she was sold to the xie family at the age of ten to be the personal maid of the young lady of the xie family. later, she fell in love with old master yuan and was pregnant with a daughter. after the matter was exposed, she was chased out of the house by the xie family for ruining the familys reputation. after zhang qiaoqiao left the xie family, she opened her own bun shop and hired two workers. however, it went bankrupt due to poor management. later, zhang qiaoqiaos identity card was revoked and there was no more news of her. jiang yining also found the names and addresses of the two workers, as well as the midwife who delivered zhang qiaoqiaos baby and the basic information about zhang qiaoqiaos good friends. this was enough for them to investigate further. lu zhi called qi feng and asked him to look for the relevant people to ask about the specific situation. qi feng received the order and quickly took action. after two busy days, jiang yining had sorted out some things about zhang qiaoqiao. back then, after zhang qiaoqiao left the xie family, and it seemed that the xie family made things difficult for her. therefore, after the bun shop closed, she changed her name and disappeared. at that time, the management of household registration was not very strict. it was normal for people to change places and identities. zhang qiaoqiao was also treated as a missing person because no one had used this identity for a long time. however, it would be even more difficult to track her down in the future. lu zhi told her not to worry about this for the time being. he would continue to investigate. she just had to focus on her studies. after all, the mid-term exams were coming up. when jiang yining was sent to qing university, other than her homeroom teacher, no one else thought highly of her. jiang yining didnt want to embarrass her teacher. she listened to lu zhi and focused on her revision for a week. the days passed very quickly and it was already time for her mid-term exams. jiang yining finished the last exam and walked out of the exam room, letting out a sigh of relief. ye xiaoxi followed beside her and said enviously, yining, you must have done very well, right? youre so smart and serious in your studies. your grades should be good. i think i did so-so. jiang yining didnt want to attract too much attention. moreover, her ultimate goal in coming to qing university was not to study and get good grades. therefore, she deliberately made a few mistakes. how is that possible? are you lying to me? ye xiaoxi did not believe her. what did yining lie to you about? xiao yeyu asked with a smile when she heard ye xiaoxis words. yining said that she did just so-so, but 1 think she can get first place in our entire department. wow, is yining that powerful? xiao yeyu asked in surprise. yes! you havent seen her before jiang yining covered ye xiaoxis mouth before she could finish her sentence. dont listen to her spouting nonsense, she said calmly, she blindly worships me. xiao yeyu thought so too. alright then. yining, xiaoxi, we havent had a gathering in a long time. why dont we go out for a meal and sing? jiang yining had been very busy recently, and xiao yeyu couldnt even get a chance to spend time with her, so she was very anxious. it was not easy to bump into her, so she naturally wanted to pull jiang yining along to hang out together. and to improve their relationship. alright! ive been revising for a month, and look at my dark circles. ye xiaoxi pointed at her eyes. jiang yining looked at it and said seriously, you should rest well first. well talk about hanging out another day. no. lets go crazy today. ill go home and sleep later. ye xiaoxi clung to her and refused to let go. jiang yining had no choice but to agree. xiao yeyu was so happy that her mouth almost reached the back of her ears. the three of them went to eat hot pot together. then, they found a karaoke place and booked a big private room for six hours. when the staff of the karaoke place led them in coincidentally, xie lian came out of the elevator and inadvertently caught a glimpse of a familiar figure. she stopped in her tracks and whispered a few words to the person beside her.. Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Leave Tomorrow Night For Me chapter 174: leave tomorrow night for me translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yining, pick a few songs. lets sing together. it was rare for ye xiaoxi to have a moment of leisure, so she excitedly pulled jiang yining along to pick a song. jiang yining rarely sang, so she picked up the ipad and picked up a few songs. ye xiaoxi said, wow, these songs are all very difficult. im afraid i cant keep up. im just singing for fun, you can just follow me. jiang yining said indifferently. xiao yeyu looked over and said, i know how to sing these songs. yining, let me sing with you. jiang yinings expression was indifferent and she did not reply. ye xiaoxi, on the other hand, took the initiative to give up the microphone. yeyu, you do it. alright. xiao yeyu took the microphone calmly. the first song was chosen by her alone. xiao yeyu sang a solo song. her voice was very stable and could accurately follow the beat. it was exquisite, but it didnt have any emotions. it didnt have any touching emotions at all. however, ye xiaoxi still clapped her hands and praised, you sang so well, much better than me! xiao yeyu slightly raised her chin, feeling very superior. she had been in a relationship with a small singer before, and he had taught her some techniques. it was very easy for her to deal with such a small occasion. when xiao yeyu finished singing, it was ye xiaoxis turn. usually, she would only hum a few lines at home. she didnt know how to sing in a place like the ktv. ye xiaoxi held the microphone tightly and sang a few lines, which were completely out of tune. she was so nervous that beads of sweat formed on her forehead. xiao yeyu couldnt help but burst out laughing, xiaoxi, what kind of singing is this? your voice is softer than a mosquitos. ye xiaoxi was even more embarrassed and her voice fell completely silent. jiang yining picked up the microphone and said, xiaoxi, lets sing together. it was always better to have someone to lead the way. however, ye xiaoxi no longer wanted to sing. she placed the microphone on the table and switched to the next song. she said, yining, you can sing with ye yu. ill sing later. xiao yeyu ignored ye xiaoxi and happily picked up the microphone. xiaoxi, ill sing with yining. ill show you what real singing is like. ye xiaoxi nodded. jiang yining looked sideways at her sparkling eyes, which had become dim, and the corners of her lips pressed down slightly. then, she slowly picked up the microphone. the accompaniment sounded and the song officially began. xiao yeyu had just opened her mouth and sang half a sentence when another clear and pleasant voice sounded in the room, completely suppressing her voice. xiao yeyu couldnt help but be stunned. she turned around in disbelief and looked at jiang yining beside her. the pleasant voice was coming from her? her singing was not inferior to a top-tier singer at all! ye xiaoxi was shocked as well. the next second, she jumped up and clapped. yining, youre amazing! she was simply an all-rounded genius! she was proficient in everything! as expected of her goddess! jiang yining smiled and continued singing. ye xiaoxi covered her mouth and enjoyed her singing. xiao yeyu was unwilling to give up. she wanted to compete with jiang yining again and again however, she forced herself to sing, and the sound she made was like noise. ye xiaoxi shushed her and gestured for her to be quiet. xiao yeyus face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. after the song ended, ye xiaoxi pounced on jiang yining and hugged her neck. she said excitedly, yining, youre such a good singer. why dont you consider the entertainment industry? youll definitely become famous. if she had yinings qualities, she would definitely become a celebrity! jiang yining pushed her away in disgust and said, the entertainment industry is too complicated, im afraid ill drown in that. hmph, youre really wasting a gift. ye xiaoxi said with a smile. jiang yining smiled and raised an eyebrow at xiao yeyu. she asked, yeyu, why arent you singing anymore? my singing is not good. xiao yeyu forced a smile and replied. we are friends singing karaoke just for fun. why should you be so serious about who sang well and who sang badly? dont you think so? there was a hidden meaning in jiang yinings words. xiao yeyu could tell that she was fighting for justice for ye xiaoxi, and she immediately looked embarrassed. yes, youre right. she paused for a few seconds, then xiao yeyu pulled a long face and said to ye xiaoxi, im sorry, xiaoxi. i didnt know you well enough to mock you just now. what? you dont have to apologize. i didnt take it to heart. ye xiaoxi scratched her head. after xiao yeyu had been taught a lesson, she naturally did not dare to neglect her. she sang a few songs with ye xiaoxi and even took the initiative to teach her singing techniques. ye xiaoxi was elated. jiang yining saw that she had regained her liveliness, so she reduced her hostility towards xiao yeyu. the three of them sang for a while. the karaoke staff knocked on the door, walked in, and gave them a fruit platter. helio, today is our stores third-anniversary celebration. every customer who comes to our store can get a fruit platter for free. please enjoy. the staff said politely and left the room. looks like were very lucky today, ye xiaoxi said happily, we can eat fruit platter for free. the food and drinks in the karaoke place were extremely expensive. if they ordered this fruit platter, it would definitely cost 70 to 80 yuan. ye xiaoxi felt that getting the fruit platter without paying for it was a good deal. she ate a slice of watermelon and took a strawberry for jiang yining. jiang yining shook her head and said, i dont want to eat it. you can leave it on the plate first. alright. ye xiaoxi then passed it to xiao yeyu and asked, yeyu, do you want some? xiao yeyu opened her mouth and ye xiaoxi threw the strawberries into her mouth. the three of them ate and played. after more than an hour, ye xiaoxi put down the microphone and said, im going to the washroom. she had eaten too much fruit and wanted to urinate. ill go with you. xiao yeyu was in the same situation as ye xiaoxi. alright. the two went out together. jiang yining picked up her phone and checked the messages. she realized that lu zhi had sent her a message asking how her exams went. jiang yining replied, above a passing grade. in the lu corporation, lu zhi heard his phone ring. he immediately picked it up to take a look and smiled. just above a passing grade? shouldnt you be the first in the entire department? oh, you think too highly of me. arent you being too modest? jiang yining smiled. he seemed to have a lot of confidence in her. she did not know who gave him the confidence. no, im not. regardless of whether you can get first place or not, ill hold a celebration party for you. remember to come back early. im hanging out with my friends at the ktv. i cant do it today. jiang yining typed this line and clicked send. together with ye xiaoxi again? she had friends and forgot about her husband. this girl really valued friends over men. in the end, she was still young and did not understand. lu zhis eyebrows knitted together. not only xiaoxi, but xiao yeyu as well. then free tomorrow night for me. youre not allowed to hang out with them tomorrow night. lu zhi requested forcefully. jiang yining replied faintly, alright. as soon as she sent this message, there was a commotion outside. jiang yining hurriedly typed, ill talk to you later. im going to continue playing. alright. jiang yining walked out of the private room and looked down the corridor. she saw three men arguing with the cleaner. the two girls standing beside the man seemed to be xiaoxi and xiao yeyu? she walked forward and asked, yeyu, xiaoxi, what happened? when ye xiaoxi heard jiang yinings voice, she raised her head strenuously and looked in her direction. she pleaded, yining, save me. the cleaner auntie shouted at the top of her lungs, little girl, these are your friends, right? are they drunk? its obvious that these three people are not good people. they have been standing at the door of the bathroom for a long time! they wanted to take the two girls away when they came out! hurry up and leave with your friends.. Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Her Cold Goddess Image Shattered In Front of Him chapter 175: her cold goddess image shattered in front of him translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio as she spoke, jiang yining walked up to them. she took a glance and noticed that ye xiaoxi and xiao yeyu were in a daze. their cheeks were flushed and their steps were unsteady. this symptom it was as if they had been drugged. jiang yining looked at the three of them and said, please let go of my friends. wow, another beautiful girl has come. it just so happens that the three of us feel that these two arent enough to share. with you, its just right. the leader of the group, a man with dyed yellow hair, spoke frivolously. the cleaning lady pointed at him and scolded, bastard! this is a proper establishment. if you do such dirty things, ill call the police to arrest you! as soon as she finished speaking, the hooligan closest to her scolded with a fierce gaze, get lost! who told you to be a busybody? be careful or ill kill your entire family! after he finished speaking, he even pushed her. the cleaning lady took two steps back and crashed into the wall. jiang yining took advantage of this opportunity to take out her phone and call the police. the other two gangsters saw this and snatched the phone away. with lightning speed, jiang yining grabbed the blondes wrist and pressed the silver needle against his temple. she said coldly, ask your good brother to leave. otherwise, you will soon become a corpse and never see the sun tomorrow! all of you stop! the blonde shouted, his scalp tingling. the remaining two men were stunned, but they quickly continued to approach. they didnt care about the blondes life or death because the person who ordered them said that they had to capture these three women and ravage them before a huge sum of money would be given to them! they had agreed that the staff would drug them and it would be easy to settle everything else. now that there was only one sober person left, the matter was already very troublesome. they could not delay it because of the blonde. besides, jiang yining looked like an ordinary university student. how could she have the guts to kill someone? she was just scaring them! the two of them were certain that jiang yining didnt dare to kill her, so they surrounded her from both sides and pounced on her. jiang yining did not expect that their relationship with the blonde would be so shallow. they didnt even care about the blondes life. she made up her mind and changed her acupuncture points. the yellow-haired guys eyes rolled back and he fainted. the remaining two people also pounced at her at this moment. jiang yining crouched down and rolled on the ground, dodging their attacks. seeing that their plan had failed, the two of them looked at each other and grabbed ye xiaoxi and xiao yeyu. the tall, long-haired man tugged at ye xiaoxis collar and threatened, if you dont stop and follow us obediently, 111 strip them all naked! i will take photos of them and post them online. lets see if they will be able to lift their heads up in the future! the other followed suit. no matter how smart jiang yining was, it was impossible for her to stop both of them at the same time. her gaze turned cold, but she didnt listen to him. the tall man waited for a few seconds. seeing that she had no intention of giving in, he laughed sinisterly. he pulled with his big hand. rip! ye xiaoxis collar was torn open, revealing her fair skin. if he pulled it down a little more, she would really be exposed! jiang yinings anger instantly exploded. she threatened, i will definitely make the two of you regret living in this world! hehe im so scared! before you say this, please recognize your own situation! the tall man said cheekily, ill give you three more seconds to think about it. if you agree to come with us, then take this pill. otherwise, ill expose your friend in public! the short man threw a bottle of medicine over. jiang yining grabbed it. the tall man started counting, three, two when the last number was about to be counted, jiang yining opened the bottle. she poured out a white pill. she was a doctor. she only needed to take a look and smell to know what medicine it was. xiaoxi and yeyu must have been poisoned by this. ill take it. hurry up! dont dawdle! the two of them smiled triumphantly. jiang yining slowly raised her hand and put the pill into her mouth. just as she was about to swallow it, the door to the private room where the tall man was standing was suddenly pushed open. he lost his balance and let go of ye xiaoxi before falling to the ground. the short mans attention was attracted and he subconsciously looked in that direction. jiang yining didnt hesitate at all. her slender body was like a healthy cat as she suddenly jumped up. she pounced on the short man. when the short man realized that something was wrong, he wanted to turn around and block her. however, it was already too late. jiang yining inserted the silver needle into the back of his neck. he didnt even have the time to get close before he fell to the ground. in an instant, everything before his eyes fell into darkness. jiang yining did not stop after dealing with him. she then turned her hand around and held the tall man who had just gotten up firmly. then, she aimed the silver needle at his pupils and asked coldly, who instructed you to do this? tell me honestly, or ill poke your eyes out! the tall man was scared to death, but he still gritted his teeth and said, no one ordered us. weve always been like this. we were looking for girls at the ktv to bring them home and play with them. its not entirely our fault. who asked you girls to run around instead of staying at home? jiang yining sneered, scum. as soon as she finished speaking, the silver needle in her hand suddenly moved forward. the tall man shouted. ill give you one last chance. who sent you? jiang yining asked sternly. no no one theres really no one before the tall man could plead for mercy, jiang yinings hand had already fallen. the silver needle pierced into his eye. a sharp pain assaulted him, and bright red blood slowly flowed down the corner of his eyes. the tall man screamed like a pig being slaughtered and rolled on the ground. jiang yining kicked him hard. this needle wouldnt really blind him, but it would make him blind for a while. they dared to touch her friends. this punishment was considered light! jiang yining finished off the three people and looked ahead. just now if the guests in the private room hadnt happened to come out, she would have fallen into the hands of these people. therefore, this guest had indirectly saved the three of them. when jiang yining saw the other party clearly, she could not help but be stunned. xiao lang was also dumbfounded. however, unlike her, he was scared silly. was the person who had subdued the three criminals with her bare hands the jiang yining he knew? the impression she gave him had always been that of a quiet, indifferent, and calm young woman. but just now she looked like wonder woman. xiao lang gulped and waved his hand. what a coincidence, yining. why are you here? i should be the one asking you this. jiang yining quickly retracted the murderous aura around her and regained her calm expression. dont 1 like music? when i have nothing to do, 1 will come to the ktv to practice my singing. he liked music, not just piano, but everything related to music. of course, that included singing. oh, my friends and i came to the ktv to relax after our exams. i didnt expect to meet these scums. jiang yining said in a low voice, thank you for just now. xiao lang touched his hair and said, it was a coincidence. i heard the commotion just now and wanted to come out to see what was going on. who knew that the door wouldnt open? so i used more force who would have thought that he would knock down the criminal standing at the door? when xiao lang thought of this, he realized the danger of the situation. he quickly said, yining, call the police first. ill tie them up. dont let them escape. the cleaner auntie quickly handed over the rope. xiao lang quickly tied up the three hooligans like pigs waiting to be slaughtered.. Chapter 176 - Chapter 176:I Hate That I Didn’t Meet You Before I Got Married chapter 176:i hate that i didnt meet you before i got married translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio when the police arrived, xiao lang handed the three men over to them. before the blonde man left, he was still complaining that jiang yining had blinded him and wanted to sue her for intentional assault. jiang yining said to the police officer obediently, police officer, 1 was acting in self-defense. he tried to assault me, so 1 had no choice but to do it. moreover, hes not blind. he would only be temporarily blind for a while. im a medical student, so i know what to do. xiao lang echoed, 1 can testify that she was indeed forced to defend herself. the cleaner nodded as well. the police were not stupid. these three hooligans often went to the police station. how could they believe what he said? after consoling jiang yining for a short while, the police officer decisively took the three of them away. after they left, xiao lang called his friend again to find out more about them. then, he instructed his friend to take good care of these three people. when they got out of the police station, he would not let them off easily. after doing this, xiao lang shrugged and said, shouldnt you treat me to a meal? if it werent for me, you three beautiful girls would have fallen into the hands of those scums. i still have two friends who havent settled down yet. are you still human to ask me to have dinner with you? jiang yining asked coldly. xiao lang was speechless. how could he have forgotten that there were still two of them lying there? ill help you send them to the hospital. xiao lang said. jiang yining nodded and reached out to pick ye xiaoxi up. however, she caught a glimpse of the cleaner from the corner of her eye. she stopped in her tracks. the next second she took out 10,000 yuan from her pocket and handed it to her. auntie, thank you for just now. i did what 1 should do. you dont have to give me money. the cleaner looked at her lovingly and said, my granddaughter is the same age as you. of course, i cant tolerate such a situation. when the three of you come out to play in the future, you should pay attention to your safety. dont let the bad guys take advantage of you. yes, thank you, auntie. however, this money youd better accept it as a token of my appreciation. how can 1 do that? the cleaner kept turning it down. jiang yining stuffed the money into her hands forcefully and said, auntie, if you dont accept it, 1 wont be at ease. dont worry, my family is not short of money. this 10,000 yuan is just my daily living expenses. alright then. the cleaners face was a little red after she received the money. after all, she felt that what she had done was not worth so much money. jiang yining turned around and helped ye xiaoxi up. at the same time, she gave xiao lang a look, indicating for him to carry xiao yeyu on his back. xiao lang walked forward and held xiao yeyus hand. she wrapped herself around him like a vine. its so hot i feel so uncomfortable xiao lang had goosebumps all over his body. it was true that he liked beautiful women, but he never had s*x with them. xiao yeyu was a complete stranger to him. now, he felt rather uncomfortable because of her enchanting voice. jiang yining took a few steps forward and saw that he was dawdling, so she urged him, hurry up, they cant hold on for long. okay, alright. after they got out of the karaoke place, xiao lang finally managed to pull xiao yeyu off his body and threw her into the car. he walked to the drivers seat and sat down. he quickly started the car and drove to the hospital. on the way, xiao yeyu and ye xiaoxi were still in a daze. jiang yining couldnt hold them down alone. in the middle, xiao yeyu stood up, hugged xiao langs head, and gnawed on it crazily. xiao lang shouted, tell her to behave. i cant drive properly like this. if this continues, the four of us will probably meet the king of hell together. jiang yining had no choice but to take out the silver needles and temporarily put them into a coma. xiao lang stepped on the accelerator and sped off. at the hospital, xiao yeyu and ye xiaoxi were sent to the emergency room to have their stomachs pumped. jiang yining and xiao lang waited outside. the afterglow of the setting sun reflected on jiang yinings face through the clear glass window. xiao lang looked at her indifferent face and recalled the scene of her fierce attack and subduing the three hooligans. he suddenly felt that she was quite handsome! he had always liked pretty girls who were artistic and cold. they were pleasing to the eye. but today he found that girls with many sides to them were more likable. for example, jiang yining. every time she displayed a different side, it was as if she was emitting a bright light. she made people look up to her. dont worry too much. they will be safe. xiao lang started a conversation. jiang yining said, yes, 1 know. 1 was just thinking that there was something strange about what happened today. whats wrong? xiao lang asked. jiang yining shook her head and said, its just my intuition. there were two types of knockout drugs: oral and spray. earlier, the cleaner said that she saw the hooligans sneaking outside the washroom. when xiao yeyu and xiaoxi came out, they looked like they were drunk. it meant that they had been drugged before they entered the bathroom. but during that time, the three of them stayed in the private room. how did they come into contact with these? the only difference was that she didnt touch the plate of fruits that the staff had brought over. but the two of them ate it. this meant that the staff at the karaoke place were colluding with the hooligans. if they just sent these hooligans to jail, this matter would not be over. jiang yining planned to settle the score with the staff after xiao yeyu and xiaoxi came out safely. she didnt tell xiao lang because she was afraid that he would help her deal with the staff if he knew. she did not want to owe him a favor. xiao lang didnt know what jiang yining was thinking, but he still said, yining, your guess is definitely correct. that kar is a den of thieves. ill take care of them later. jiang yining gave a fake smile and asked, are you very free? hmm? xiao lang raised his eyebrows, not understanding what she meant. jiang yining raised her hand and punched his shoulder. she chided, dont implicate innocent people. if you tear the karaoke place down, it will make many people lose their jobs. not everyone in the karaoke place was a bad person. for example, didnt that cleaner auntie take the initiative to help them? youre right. i didnt think it through. the admiration in xiao langs eyes grew. the surgery only officially ended at eight oclock in the evening. xiao yeyu and ye xiaoxi had been injected with anesthetics and were in a daze. they would not wake up for a while. jiang yining really wanted to accompany them, but when she took out her phone, she saw more than ten calls from lu zhi. she could only ask xiao lang to help her find two nurses to take care of them. she would transfer the money to his account. xiao lang waved his hand in a carefree manner. its just a small sum of money, and you still want to calculate it so clearly with me. do you not treat me as a friend? brothers settle scores, let alone friends. jiang yining said, also, ive already earned 200 million yuan in ransom. please return my painting to me. you raised it so quickly? xiao lang was a little surprised, but when he thought about how much lu zhi doted on her, he wasnt surprised. yes. jiang yining nodded. alright, if you have time, come to my house to get it yourself. im afraid that if something goes wrong with such an expensive painting during transportation, 1 cant afford to compensate you, said xiao lang. okay, remember to let me know when youre free. okay. xiao lang gestured. at this moment, jiang yinings phone buzzed again. she knew that lu zhi was rushing her again. she hurriedly said goodbye to him. xiao lang looked at her departing figure, his heart filled with disappointment and reluctance. he suddenly felt regretful why was it lu zhi who met yining first and not him? if he met her first, he would definitely marry her and treat her well. he would treat her a hundred times, a thousand times better than lu zhi! Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: If I Can’t Contact You Again, I’ll Kidnap You And Bring You Home chapter 177: if i cant contact you again, ill kidnap you and bring you home translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining rushed back to the villa as fast as she could. as soon as he stepped into the courtyard, the housekeeper came over and whispered, young mistress, why are you only back now? sir has prepared a special gift for you and has been waiting for you who knew that you wouldnt come home after such a long time, and i couldnt get through to you on the phone? sir was about to call the police to find you just now. i was delayed by something. jiang yining said lightly, mentally prepared to be scolded. she walked into the living room. she saw lu zhi sitting on the sofa with a bunch of car keys hanging on his slender index finger. ding ding dang. there was no expression on his handsome face as if he were a statue. his pitch-black eyes were also staring straight ahead. jiang yinings heart instantly collapsed. im back. you finally know how to go home. lu zhis voice was flat. he turned his head and looked at her with an unfathomable gaze. jiang yining was speechless. he was definitely angry, and it was the kind of anger that was very difficult to coax. jiang yining carefully took a deep breath and walked up to him. she placed her small hand on his shoulder and massaged it a few times before she said in a clear voice, 1 was playing with them until 1 forgot the time. 1 didnt mean to come home late. i definitely wont dare to do it next time. did you forget the time while playing even forgot to pick up your phone? jiang yining, 1 called you 17 times and sent you more than 30 messages. lu zhis expression was indifferent, but his entire body was filled with anger that was on the verge of exploding. right now, he was like an active volcano. it could burst into raging lava at any time and burn her to ashes. jiang yining blinked and took out her phone. she looked at it and pursed her lips innocently. my phone is out of battery. if you dont believe me, take a look. she handed the phone to him. lu zhi glanced at it from the corner of his eye, but he remained expressionless. he didnt seem to accept her explanation. jiang yining squatted on the ground and hugged his arm. she said, i didnt mean to make you worry. if my phone had battery, i would have answered your call long ago. lord lu, please forgive me this time. she acted coquettishly. she coaxed him and continued acting coquettishly lu zhis frozen face was gradually torn apart. after a while, he said coldly, if you dare to lose contact with me again, ill send thousands of bodyguards to kidnap you home and ill punish you. okay. jiang yining nodded and promised that she would not make him worry again. lu zhis expression eased up. the dangerous moment has passed! she knew that lu zhi would be coaxed. no matter how big the matter was, as long as she said a few words to him nicely, he would definitely forgive her. jiang yinings eyes curved into crescents as she asked happily, just now, the housekeeper told me that you prepared a gift for me. what gift? no gift. lu zhi said calmly. he was quite arrogant! jiang yining cursed inwardly and continued to pester him. you promised to give me a gift. you cant go back on your word. hurry up and take it out for me to see. lu zhis lips twitched. he stood up and walked forward. jiang yining was still squatting on the spot and had no intention of following him. if you want a gift, come with me. lu zhi turned around and glanced at her. alright! jiang yining wanted to stand up, but after squatting for so long, her legs felt a little numb. she took a few steps and almost fell. wait for me for a while. my legs are numb. lu zhi turned around impatiently and grabbed her collar. he wrapped her arm around his neck and used his other hand to push her up slightly before he held her firmly in his arms. i can walk by myself. jiang yining blushed. shut up. lu zhi said softly. jiang yining immediately shut up. lu zhi brought jiang yining to his garage and pointed at the cars lined up in two rows. the cars on the left are all newly bought for you. it will be more convenient for you to travel in the future. he gave her a whole bunch of car keys. jiang yining was speechless. as expected of a rich guy. any random car would cost at least ten million yuan. he actually bought more than 30 cars in one go. this is too expensive. 111 just drive one. jiang yining didnt even need one. its just a small matter. lu zhi didnt care about this bit of money as long as she was happy. jiang yining scratched her head and said, thank you. lu zhi pinched her face gently and asked, you dont like these? oh its alright. however, compared to these cars, i still prefer the cadaver. i can use it for my research. jiang yining was a little embarrassed. the cadaver was the cadaver. all the basic knowledge of medical students came from the study of cadavers. lu zhi thought for a moment. the house was filled with beautiful images of cadavers. he felt that it was better to forget about it. do you like anything else? lu zhi asked calmly. i like supercomputers. jiang yining already had her own computer, but she had left the gu residence in a hurry last time. she did not bring it with her. the computer she was using now was bought from a random shop. she could make do with it, but she couldnt achieve more powerful functions. alright, ill buy you a computer tomorrow. dont buy it. youve given me too many things. i cant even afford to return them to you. jiang yining didnt like to owe others too much, so she kept troubling lu zhi because she felt that she was cooperating with him. however, it was still not good for him to give her a gift for no reason. however, lu zhi wanted her to owe him more, just a little more it would be good if she couldnt afford it. she could devote herself to him and compensate him for the rest of her life. lu zhi smiled and said, 1 decided to buy it for you. you dont have to feel like you owe me. jiang yinings face was wrinkled. by the way, how did your exams go? its just so-so. jiang yining didnt think it was particularly good. she had left a few questions blank. then do better next time. the computer is a gift to celebrate your exam results in advance, said lu zhi. jiang yining felt that no matter what, he would have an excuse to buy her a computer. she could only agree. at night, just as jiang yining was about to fall asleep, she received a video call from ye xiaoxi and xiao yeyu. they had already forgotten what had happened at the karaoke place. when they woke up, they were lying in the hospital. jiang yining briefly explained the situation, then told them to rest well and leave the rest to her. xiao yeyu and ye xiaoxi were both a little scared. however, they were indeed tired after such a long time. soon, they rested. jiang yining logged into the internet and looked up the bar. it was fine if she didnt investigate the karaoke bar. once she did, she found something fishy. one of the shareholders of the karaoke bar was xie lian. jiang yining sneered at the computer screen. there is a path to heaven, but you didnt take it. there is no door to hell, but you still barged in. xie lian, you still dare to play tricks this time? 111 let you taste what it means to regret what youve done and have no way out of it. jiang yining slammed her laptop shut. she fell asleep immediately. no matter how troublesome it was, she had to sleep well before solving the problem! the next day, jiang yining woke up early. after the exam, the school gave them three days off. she used these three days to investigate zhang qiaoqiaos matter and teach xie lian a lesson so that xie lian wouldnt dare to do anything secretly. jiang yining spent more than a day looking for zhang qiaoqiao. she used the search function of the dark net to compare zhang qiaoqiaos photo with the faces of all the people in the library. she found that there was a woman in c-city who had a photo on her id card that looked quite similar to zhang qiaoqiao. however, the information on this id card was more than ten years old. jiang yining relayed the news to lu zhi and asked him to send someone to c-city. after that, she set up her plan to deal with xie lian.. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: She Will Return The Bullying She Got Twofold! chapter 178: she will return the bullying she got twofold! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio xie lian had tried to make a move on jiang yining, but she had failed. instead, she had lost three people and they ended up in the police station. she was actually very worried that jiang yining would find out that she was behind it and then put the blame on her. however, after two days of trepidation, there was no movement from the lu family, so she gradually let down her guard. she was very cautious. she didnt do it herself. instead, she bribed the gangsters who often did bad things to deal with them. jiang yining was just a young woman. no matter how smart she was, it was impossible for her to think further from this small matter. she probably thought that this matter would be over once the hooligans were sent to prison. xie lian didnt tell tao siyuan about this. it was the weekend. she thought that tao niannian had been trapped at home for the past few days and could not go out easily. she must be very bored. therefore, she decided to buy something to get closer to tao niannian. this way, her status in the tao family would be able to advance further in the future. xie lian drove to the shopping mall in the city center. she bought a lot of items and went out of the shopping mall with many bags. she put on her sunglasses and entered the parking lot. she took out her car keys and pressed the button. the door opened automatically. xie lian then placed the things in the front passenger seat and sat in the drivers seat. just as she was about to start the car out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of someone lurking in the backseat. her alarm bells suddenly rang and she subconsciously wanted to get out of the car. but before she could do anything, jiang yining, who was hiding there, quickly sat up. she inserted a needle into her neck. zi! the syringe was pressed to the bottom, and the transparent medicine was injected into her body. xie lian instantly felt as if half of her strength had been drained. she could not move at all. jiang yining pulled out the syringe and threw it on the ground. she met her murderous gaze and said coldly, dont worry, its not poison. its just a muscle relaxant that temporarily immobilizes you. the person in the backset was jiang yining! at this moment, jiang yining was wearing a hat on her head and a mask on her face. her entire body was wrapped up tightly, leaving only her eyes. those who were not familiar with her would not be able to recognize her at all! she was definitely here for revenge! xie lians entire body trembled in fear. jiang yining got out of the backseat and walked around to the front. she pushed xie lian like she was pushing cargo and threw her into the front passenger seat. she slowly started the car. the car drove out of the city and arrived at a quiet riverside. xie lian felt that she had regained some of her strength, but before she could be happy, jiang yining took out another rope and tied her up tightly. let go of me! this is kidnapping! its illegal, you know? xie lian struggled as she roared. jiang yining raised her hand and gave her a few slaps. breaking the law? you also know that its against the law. why didnt you think that you were breaking the law when you drugged someone? jiang yining strangled her neck with a cold expression and murderous intent in her eyes. xie lian feigned ignorance. i dont understand what youre talking about. its okay if you dont understand. 111 let you understand slowly. jiang yining tied a pirate knot for her. the more she struggled, the tighter the knot became. jiang yining, youre the young mistress of the lu family. if others find out that youve done such a thing, it will affect the entire lu lu zhis reputation. xie lian was still hoping to get away with it. jiang yining took out the dagger that she had prepared beforehand and placed the sharp blade in front of her face. of course, but other than you and me, no one will know that 1 was the one who attacked you. she had always done things flawlessly. otherwise, she wouldnt have left behind the title queen! everyone in the hacker world knew that queen never failed! you, you, what do you want? ill ruin your face. jiang yining smiled coldly, do you think tao siyuan will still like you if you become ugly? xie lian wasnt the most beautiful person, but she was just like her name, delicate and pitiful, and very lovable. back then, she had firmly held tao siyuan by relying on her looks and skills. destroying her appearance was no different from taking half of her life! you cant do this! xie lian was hysterical. no, i want to do this. without any hesitation, jiang yining lowered her blade. the sharp blade instantly cut through her snow-white skin. fresh blood poured down the wound wasnt deep, but it was enough to drive xie lian crazy! she screamed, cried, and cursed jiang yining. youre so ruthless and vicious. youre destined to be alone for the rest of your life! jiang yining, you will die a horrible death! 1 curse you to never be happy in your life. the heavens are watching. xie lian, you deserve this outcome. the heavens know that what 1 did was not wrong. no matter how much you curse me, it will be useless. jiang yining was not afraid of her. if the curse was effective, then how many bastards in this world would be struck by lightning?! moreover, if she were to be punished by the heavens, xie lian deserved to be punished more than her! she drugged xiao yeyu and ye xiaoxi and almost ruined them. if the cleaner auntie and xiao lang werent there! jiang yining couldnt imagine how terrible the consequences would have been. jiang yining made three cuts on her face and considerately sprinkled some powder that would not stop the bleeding. xie lians initial rage gradually turned into despair and madness. jiang yining, as long as im alive, ill make you pay. alright, ill wait. however, before that, you have to pay a price. jiang yining pinched her chin and wanted to throw a pill into her mouth. xie lian realized that this was not good. she gritted her teeth and refused to open her mouth. jiang yining sneered, youre asking for it the hard way. she took out a syringe and injected xie lian with a muscle relaxant. xie lian lost her strength. jiang yining fed her the pill effortlessly. then, she ignored her. jiang yining took out alcohol and a towel and wiped every part of the car clean without leaving a trace. xie lian stared fixedly at her and asked, what did you feed me? good stuff. jiang yining lit the towel on fire and turned it into ashes. she smiled and said, i gave you whatever you gave us to eat. this time, she didnt inject much muscle relaxant into xie lian. not long after, xie lian regained her strength. she struggled desperately, trying to spit out the pill. however, the pill had already mixed with her saliva and entered her stomach. how could she spit it out? jiang yining crossed her arms and said calmly, there are not many people around here. 1 wonder who will pass by and save you? xie lian, i hope you can be like us and meet a kind person who will send you to the hospital. otherwise, your innocence will be lost here. as for whether tao siyuan is willing to accept you after this, 1 dont know. after saying that, jiang yining closed the car door. she turned around and left. xie lian felt her body gradually heat up and struggled a few times. her wrists were tied tighter and tighter, and she could not move them at all. jiang yining burned everything and cleaned it up. then, she changed to another car and drove back to the city from the small road that she had already explored. she also went to the hospital to visit xiao yeyu and ye xiaoxi. the two of them had their stomachs pumped in time and rested for a night. they were fine. when mrs. xiao found out that her daughter was hospitalized, she came early to pick her up and even called jiang yining to express her gratitude. jiang yining said that there was no need to stand on ceremony and declined their pleas to thank her. ye xiaoxi had no family. when jiang yining arrived, she was still alone in the hospital ward. lets go. ill send you home. jiang yinings heart ached for her as she walked up to her. ye xiaoxi, who was still in a state of sadness, immediately perked up when she heard jiang yinings voice. yining, youre here. i miss you so much. how mushy. jiang yining packed her things and said, my car is downstairs. lets go. okay. ye xiaoxi got off the bed, put on her shoes, and left with her. they arrived at the ye residence. jiang yining placed her things in the bedroom and told her to lie on the bed and not move. she took out her phone and called the takeout. while the food was being delivered, jiang yining strolled around ye xiaoxis bedroom. she accidentally caught a glimpse of a photo. her gaze paused for a moment, then she picked up the photo and asked, xiaoxi, who is this woman to you? my grandma, whats wrong? ye xiaoxi did not understand why jiang yining was suddenly interested in her grandmother. that was the only photo she had together with her grandmother. her grandmother had passed away early, and her mother was a gambler. they had to move constantly. many of the photos were lost in the process of moving. she cherished this last picture very much. nothing, jiang yining frowned slightly and said, i just think she looks like someone i know. ye xiaoxis grandmother looked a little like zhang qiaoqiao but she was not sure.. Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Her Nickname Is Baby, The Peerless Baby chapter 179: her nickname is baby, the peerless baby translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after all, there were so many similar people in the world. perhaps it was just a coincidence that xiaoxis grandmother looked like zhang qiaoqiao. oh, i see. however, my grandma looks ordinary, so she should look like many people. ye xiaoxi said as she watched the television. xiaoxi, do you still remember your grandmothers name? jiang yining asked after a moment of silence. i dont remember. when i was three years old, my grandmother died of a heart attack. my impression of her is very shallow. 1 only remember that she is a gentle person. she likes to fry fried dough sticks for me to eat and will even braid my hair. ye xiaoxi was a little dejected. back then, her mother was pregnant with her when she was still in school. in order to be with her father, she had to drop out of school desperately. unfortunately, her mother dropped out of school and failed to keep her father, that fickle man. thus, her future was also gone. if her mother had listened to her grandmothers words back then and let xiaoxi be raised by her grandmother and go to school herself, her mother would definitely not have fallen into such a state today. ye xiaoxi had also gained some experience from her mothers deeds. no matter what, she had to finish her studies, find a job, and live her life in peace. she would never let herself follow in her mothers footsteps. ye xiaoxi fell silent for a moment before she suddenly remembered something. oh, right. my grandmothers name is rongrong. i have an uncle who calls her that. rongrong? then she wouldnt be zhang qiaoqiao. jiang yining nodded. yining, whats your nickname? ye xiaoxi asked curiously. i dont have a nickname. jiang yinings eyes flickered. ye xiaoxi pouted. how can you not have a nickname? my nickname is niuniu. my grandma gave it to me personally. your nickname doesnt sound good, so you didnt tell me, right? jiang yining was speechless. seeing that she was silent, ye xiaoxi got up from the bed and ran to her. tell me. i have no secrets from you. dont tell me you wont even tell me your nickname. jiang yining looked at her for a few seconds and said in a clear voice, baby. hmm? ye xiaoxi was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. so your nickname is baby! your parents must love you very much and treat you like a treasure, thats why they gave you this nickname. what are you laughing at? jiang yining was a little annoyed. if she had known earlier, she wouldnt have told her. i just feel that your nickname doesnt match your image. in my eyes, you are powerful! perfect! an absolute goddess! i thought your nickname would be just as admirable. i didnt expect it to be so down-to-earth. then youre thinking too much. jiang yining said lightly. ye xiaoxi was afraid that she would anger her if she continued laughing, so she quickly stopped. however, thinking about it, the nickname baby is still very suitable for you. a girl like you is suitable to be held in the palm of others hands and treated like a precious ore. jiang yining snorted and rolled her eyes at her. i think youre fine now. you dont need me to take care of you anymore. im leaving. as she spoke, she stood up and was about to leave. ye xiaoxi pulled her back and said, dont be angry. you ordered so much food just now, but i have no one to eat with. eat with me before leaving. jiang yining reluctantly agreed. before the food delivery arrived, jiang yining received a call from lu zhi asking when she would be home. jiang yining said that she would be back later and that she was at ye xiaoxis house now. lu zhi said, im leaving the company to go home now. ill pick you up on the way. no need, ill drive leave your car to qi feng. lu zhi didnt give her a chance to reject him. jiang yining had no choice but to agree. after hanging up the phone, the takeout arrived. ye xiaoxi placed the food on the coffee table in the living room and sat cross-legged on the sofa. she handed jiang yining a pair of chopsticks and said enviously, yining, youre so lucky. your family treats you so well and lu zhi loves you so much. im so envious of you. jiang yining smiled faintly and didnt say anything. her family treated her well? gu zhanqing had been cold and violent to her for ten years. if it were not for her strong psychological strength, she would have been tortured by him into a pervert. as for lu zhis love for her it was just an act for outsiders to see. how could it be taken seriously? life was like this, like drinking water, only the one drinking it would know whether it was warm or cold. jiang yining accompanied ye xiaoxi quietly as they finished their meal. the two of them sat in the living room and watched tv while waiting for lu zhi to arrive. ring ring ring ring the doorbell rang. the two of them knew that lu zhi had arrived and stood up together. ye xiaoxi opened the door. when she saw lu zhi in his suit, she smiled at jiang yining and said, baby, your husband is here to pick you up! lets stop here for today. if theres a chance in the future, lets have a meal together! jiang yining glared at her and warned her not to call her by her nickname again. ye xiaoxi was not afraid of her threats at all. bye, baby! jiang yining was speechless. lu zhi said icily, yining has her own name. dont always call her by other names. baby is also yinings name, a nickname! mr. lu, dont tell me you dont know? ye xiaoxi sold jiang yining out in the blink of an eye. lu zhi raised his eyebrows slightly, his dark eyes fixed on jiang yining as a faint smile appeared on his face. so her nickname was baby. what a cute nickname. jiang yining was furious. she punched ye xiaoxis shoulder and said, ye xiaoxi, if i tell you any more secrets, ill be a dog. the punch didnt hurt. ye xiaoxi rubbed her hands and said aggrievedly, your husband is not an outsider. whats wrong with telling him? jiang yining was really angered to death by this girl. lu zhi patted her head and said, lets go. dont waste any more time. were going back to the old mansion for dinner tonight. oh. jiang yining could only give up. she followed lu zhi obediently. ye xiaoxi heaved a sigh of relief. fortunately, lu zhi was here. otherwise, yining would have taught her a lesson. jiang yining got into the car and lu zhi leaned over to help her buckle her seatbelt. he smiled and said, i didnt expect your nickname to be baby. whats wrong with calling me baby? what does it have to do with you? jiang yining hated this form of address and spoke as if she was picking a fight. it doesnt. i just think its cute. she was speechless. when jiang yining heard this, her anger subsided a little. lu zhi looked at her sideways and said, however, you can share such a private matter with me in the future. dont tell anyone else. not even ye xiaoxi. all her first times were going to be his. he cant give it to anyone else! lu zhi wanted to have everything about her. he was very jealous when he saw how intimate she was with ye xiaoxi. he desperately wanted to separate them, but his rationality told him that he could not do that. therefore, he has endured it until now. but if this continued he couldnt guarantee what he would do. whats so private about nicknames? jiang yining snorted. if its not private, why didnt you tell me? why should i tell you everything about me? besides, you never asked me about these things. if she took the initiative to tell him that her nickname was baby, wouldnt that be strange? lu zhi said with a serious expression, then let me ask you now. baby, is there anything else that 1 dont know about? you can tell me now. jiang yining slapped her own forehead. ah! why did she tell ye xiaoxi his nickname? at this moment, she even had the thought of committing su*cide. lu zhi chuckled when he saw how mad she was. he started the car. Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Lu Zhi Begins to Fool Her Again chapter 180: lu zhi begins to fool her again translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining didnt want to continue the topic of nicknames. she took a few deep breaths before she calmed down and asked, why are we going to the old mansion for dinner? gu zhanqing will go to the old mansion tonight to discuss the betrothal gifts with my grandfather. the whole family will be there. although lu zhi did not like gu zhanqing, the marriage still had to be handled by the guardians of both parties. yinings parents were already dead, and the only elder in the family was gu zhanqing. he could only tolerate him for the time being. i see. when jiang yining mentioned gu zhanqing, her expression became much more indifferent. then lets go. lu zhi pulled out a hand and held her small hand. dont be afraid. with me around, he wont dare to do anything to you. okay. jiang yining felt the heat coming from his palm, and her face turned slightly red. but she did not struggle. lu zhi brought jiang yining home before they went to the old mansion. after all, it was the day of the betrothal gifts, so it had to be more solemn. this time, he didnt let her choose clothes. instead, he let her change into a red off-shoulder dress and the accessories that complemented the dress. her skin was very fair, and her figure was slim and curvy. coupled with her fair swan neck and charming collarbone, she looked stunning after wearing it. it was hard to look away. however, jiang yining didnt like such bright colors. after putting it on, she said uncomfortably, doesnt it look too mature? youre already twenty years old, not thirteen or fourteen. its better to be more mature. lu zhi was very satisfied. every time she wore a school uniform, he would stand in front of her and feel like a strange uncle trying to trick a child. at this moment, she was very compatible with him. well, at least that was what he thought. lu zhi didnt give her time to change her clothes. he pulled her by the arm and went out. jiang yining was wearing a pair of eight-centimeter high heels. she staggered slightly and caught up with him. the two of them returned to the lu familys old mansion. when everyone saw jiang yining, their eyes were filled with amazement. when they stood in front of gu zhanqing, his gaze fell on jiang yining and he was slightly stunned. the way she looked now it reminded him of gu mian, her mother. however, he was only absent-minded for a moment. gu zhanqing quickly returned to normal. with a smile on his face, he said, youve really grown up. yeah, do you feel regretful? it was a pity that she was no longer weak and was no longer bullied by him. jiang yining sneered. gu zhanqing knew the meaning behind her words and said calmly, dont joke around in front of so many elders. they will take it seriously. im happier than anyone that you can grow up healthily, get married, and have children. jiang yinings lips curled into a fake smile as she coldly watched him put on an act. the rest of the lu family already knew that jiang yining was gu zhanqings niece and that she had been raised by him after her parents passed away. naturally, they couldnt hear that their words were laced with poison. someone else chimed in foolishly, your relationship is really good. yes. gu zhanqing said shamelessly, yining has relied on me the most since she was young. jiang yining wanted to slap him. she wanted to wake him up. however, when she saw the lu family members around her, she still endured it. old master lu waited for everyone to arrive before handing the list of betrothal gifts to gu zhanqing. he said, this is the betrothal gift prepared by our lu family. zhanqing, see if theres anything else you want to add. as long as our family has it, we will satisfy your requests. gu zhanqing opened the list. it was about one meter long, and it was densely packed with priceless items. any one of them was enough to let an ordinary family live a wealthy life. it seemed that the lu family really thought highly of yining. unfortunately, he did not agree to this marriage. no matter how good the betrothal gift was, it would be useless. gu zhanqing looked at it absent-mindedly. he was about to close the list when he inadvertently skimmed through one of the items. - giving 8% of the lu corporations shares to yining. his gaze could not help but be fixed on that sentence. he was extremely shocked. the lu corporation was the foundation of the lu family. it was even more difficult to get a share of the profits than to ascend to the heavens. many of the descendants of the lu family could only get less than 0.1% of the lu corporations shares in their lifetime. he did not expect the lu family to actually prepare a full 8% of the shares for yining! this meant that she would have a considerable say in the lu corporation! from the moment gu zhanqing met lu zhi, he knew that he thought highly of yining. however, he never expected her to be so important to him! old master lu saw his strange expression and asked, whats wrong? are you not satisfied with the betrothal gift? no, elder lu, youre generous enough to give 8% of your shares to our yining. how can i not be satisfied? however, i feel that yining is still young. this betrothal gift is too expensive and will ruin her happiness if she accepts such a huge gift. old master lu might as well consider removing the shares from the details of the betrothal gifts. its enough to prepare the rest. gu zhanqing didnt want jiang yining to be too involved with the lu family. although this 8% of the lu corporations shares was very tempting, he did not intend to take it. and what he said set off a huge storm in the entire lu family. previously, the old master did not reveal to them what betrothal gifts he had given them. therefore, they thought it was just some money. however, when they heard that there was actually 8% of the lu corporations shares, everyone was as if they had exploded. they started discussing heatedly. jiang yining was also stunned. she looked at lu zhi and asked him what he meant. ill tell you later. lu zhi said calmly. his calm demeanor made jiang yining feel that the shares worth hundreds of billions were as simple as a bowl of rice in his eyes. jiang yining was full of questions. however, she still listened to lu zhis words and waited quietly. old master lu heard the chaotic voices of the others and slammed the table lightly. he said, i decided to give the shares to yining. if anyone has any objections, you can stand up. he was the absolute authority of the lu family. who dared to say no? no one dared to step forward. old master lu waited for everyone to quiet down before he said to gu zhanqing unhurriedly, 8% of the shares are not considered valuable. in our opinion, yining is far more precious than these shares. therefore, there is no need to say whether this is too expensive of a gift for her. if zhanqing doesnt have any other opinions, then lets settle it like this. the lu family had already said so. gu zhanqing did not have the nerve to refute. he said, ill listen to your arrangements. alright. old master lu said to the housekeeper, when youve prepared everything on this list, send it to the gu family in the capital city. yes, sir. the butler nodded slightly and respectfully received the order. alright, the betrothal gifts are set. next is the wedding. however, we can slowly talk about this later. lets eat first. old master lu stood up and called everyone to the dining room. jiang yining deliberately took a few steps behind everyone and pulled lu zhi to ask, whats with the shares? she didnt dare to accept such an expensive item. lu zhi had already guessed that she was not that easy to fool. he told the lie that he had made up in advance. he replied, grandpa wants me to have more shares so that i can take over the lu corporation in the future. but its not good to give it to me directly. he can only use this marriage to transfer it to you. whats yours is mine. wouldnt that achieve his goal? why are you so generous? arent you afraid that ill run away after getting the shares? that was a full 8% of the shares! it was worth hundreds of billions! anyone else would be tempted, alright? jiang yining held her forehead. i believe in your character, lu zhi said calmly.. Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: It Doesn’t Matter to Me Whether You Agree or Not chapter 181: it doesnt matter to me whether you agree or not translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining was speechless. she did not believe in her own character. sigh. if you do something like this with your grandfather next time, please inform me in advance. otherwise, ill have a heart attack sooner or later, jiang yining said. yes, i understand. despite saying so, he still wouldnt tell her in advance. because he knew her well. if he told her beforehand, she would never have accepted it. he wanted to use his wealth to trap her. lu zhi smiled and said, lets go. mhm. during the meal, gu zhanqing was arranged to sit on jiang yinings right while lu zhi sat on her left. jiang yining could feel the endless cold aura emanating from gu zhanqing and knew that he was very unhappy today. however, the unhappier he was, the happier she would be. jiang yining didnt even look at him as she rambled on and on with lu zhi while smiling. she kept putting food into his bowl. lu zhi was smart enough to know why she was acting so strangely. he cooperated with her. both of them looked very affectionate to outsiders as they were so in tune with each other. gu zhanqing took a few bites and stopped eating. after the banquet ended, he called yining in front of everyone and said, yining, i have a few words to say to you. oh, what is it? follow me. gu zhanqing knew very well that she would not take the initiative to leave with him. therefore, he did not give her a chance to speak again. he walked out. jiang yining couldnt embarrass him in front of so many people. she could only follow him out. walking out of the living room, gu zhanqing stopped acting and looked at her coldly. he asked, the lu family treats you sincerely. dont you feel guilty towards them? no. jiang yining leaned against the stone pillar and looked at him indifferently. in your eyes, i might not be worthy of the kindness others have shown me. however, i am a treasure to others. 1 am worthy of those treatments. gu zhanqing, do you think its your problem or other peoples problem? dont change the topic. you dont love lu zhi at all. lying to him like this will only upset him. are you a mind reader? jiang yining sneered. how do you know that 1 dont love lu zhi? 1 love him so much that i cant live without him ive already learned from others that lu zhi married you because you threatened him with his life. gu zhanqing interrupted her mercilessly. hes acting lovey-dovey with you now to save his own life, isnt it? tell me, if i find someone else to save his life, will he still dote on you like he does now? the atmosphere instantly froze. jiang yining stared at him expressionlessly. after a moment, she said softly. youll never find anyone who can save his life. she was very confident in her medical skills. she was the only one in the world who could save him. look, the first thing you denied was this, not that he was threatened by you. at the end of the day, youre not sure if he loves you or not. gu zhanqings words were sharp. only then did jiang yining realize that she had fallen into his trap. he could not find a second person who could save lu zhi. he had said that on purpose to trick her. old master lu treats you as the granddaughter-in-law of the lu family and is willing to give you 8% of the shares. do you know what this 8% of shares means? even his own son might not get this much! jiang yining, not only are you deceiving yourself and ruining your happiness for the rest of your life, but youre also hurting an old man. gu zhanqing had always known where to get the most impactful strike. if you have a conscience, you should correct your mistake by canceling the engagement. jiang yinings lips moved as if she wanted to say something. however, the words were stuck in her throat as the image of old master lus cheerful appearance flashed across her mind. she was unable to speak. at this moment, a tall figure came out of the living room and put his arm around her shoulders, pulling her into an embrace domineeringly. before she could come back to her senses, the man leaned over and kissed her deeply on her lips. lu zhis handsome face was clearly reflected in jiang yinings black eyes. her heart instantly stopped beating. a second later, her heart was beating crazily. the corners of lu zhis lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. he straightened his body and looked sideways at gu zhanqing. uncle gu, 1 heard everything you said earlier. now, let me explain. 1 indeed wanted yining to save my life when 1 first met her. however, after interacting with her, 1 found that she is outstanding and attractive in all aspects, and i was gradually fascinated by her. until today, 1 will only marry her and no one else. therefore, the questions you raised are not problems in my opinion. did you hear me clearly? he enunciated the last sentence very clearly. every word carried a sharp and aggressive intent. the way he looked at gu zhanqing was also extremely unfriendly. gu zhanqing paused for a while and smiled. i dont agree to your marriage. oh, 1 already knew. unfortunately, it doesnt matter to me whether you agree or not. lu zhi had a fake smile. i dont care how you torture me as long as you dont hurt my wife. however, if you have tricks up your sleeve and you try to ruin our marriage, i will deal with you. the atmosphere between the two of them became intense after they finally shed all pretenses of cordiality. one could visualize the crackling flames in the air! jiang yining was thrilled when she saw that gu zhanqing was rendered speechless by lu zhi. she raised her chin slightly and smiled at gu zhanqing. did you hear that? this is a-city, the lu familys territory. dont stir up trouble. gu zhanqing stared at her for a long time and replied, you will regret it. the only thing i regret in my life is knowing you. jiang yining said coldly. when gu zhanqing heard this, he left without looking back. he couldnt even be bothered with the people from the lu family. jiang yining didnt bother to make him stay. he could leave if he wanted to! no one welcomed him from the start! however, while she was happy, she was also worried about how to explain it to the lu family. lu zhi guessed her thoughts and said, dont worry, ill explain it to grandpa. at this moment, only the two of them were left. jiang yining couldnt help but think of what had just happened, and her face quickly burned. mhm. she lowered her eyes, broke free of his hand, and walked into the living room. lu zhi stood rooted to the ground, and his cold expression was gradually replaced with a smile. gu zhanqing left the lu familys old residence and got into the car. he was about to instruct the driver to leave. however, a person suddenly barged out and blocked their path. the driver honked his horn, signaling the girl to leave. however, not only did the other party not leave, but she went to where gu zhanqing was seated and knocked on the car window. mr. gu, i have something to tell you. gu zhanqing slowly lowered the car window. im chen kexin. my mother is the former housekeeper of the lu family and lu zhis wet nurse. chen kexin panted heavily, saying, i heard everything you said to jiang yining just now. didnt you want to stop her from marrying lu zhi? i can help you. gu zhanqing chuckled and said, get in the car and well chat. alright. chen kexin opened the car door and got in. the driver started the car and drove away from the lu familys old residence.. Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Consummate the Marriage on Jiang Yining’s Behalf chapter 182: consummate the marriage on jiang yinings behalf translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the resort was brightly lit. chen kexin looked at the respectable man in front of her and felt a little afraid. after all, the person in front of her was jiang yinings uncle. even if he didnt agree to their marriage, he wouldnt do anything to harm her. if he found out about what she had done to jiang yining in the past, he might get angry and punish her. just now, she was hot-headed and came looking for him. but now, she was regretting it. however, it was too late to escape. it would only make him suspicious. chen kexin calmed herself down and said, uncle gu, 111 help you get yining to leave lu zhi. can you help me with something? what is it? gu zhanqing sat on the sofa and asked coldly. let lu zhi marry me. chen kexin bit her lower lip and made her request firmly. gu zhanqing raised his eyebrows slightly. you and yining are love rivals? yes. chen kexin clarified herself. but 1 promise that i didnt do anything to hurt her. furthermore, before she came, brother ah zhi had always liked me. the entire lu family also knew that i was his future wife yining took away everything that should have belonged to me. i just want it back now. gu zhanqing was quite open about it. i dont care about the grudges between the two of you. i just want yining to come with me. as for what happens between you and lu zhi, i dont care. chen kexin heaved a sigh of relief. that was good. do you have any way to make yining give up on lu zhi? gu zhanqing went straight to the point instead of beating around the bush. its very simple. as long as you find someone to take yining away on the night of the wedding, ill consummate the marriage with lu zhi on her behalf. the next morning, bring yining and everyone in the lu family to witness the moment when lu zhi and i are lying on the same bed. 1 dont think any woman can withstand such an impact. at that time, would you still be worried that she wouldnt leave with you? chen kexin told him her plan without reservation. this time, she was determined to go all out. jiang yining managed to avert all the traps she had set previously. in the end, jiang yining didnt suffer, but she ended up in a miserable state. so she didnt want to listen to her mother anymore. she wanted to join forces with gu zhanqing to take down lu zhi and chase jiang yining away! gu zhanqing glanced at her and said, 1 didnt expect you to have such vicious thoughts at such a young age. if it were you who had everything taken away, perhaps you would be even more ruthless than me. chen kexin didnt think that she had gone overboard. compared to jiang yining, she was already merciful enough. mr. gu, please consider my suggestion. doing this wont harm yining at all. even if i fail, it will only cost my innocence. 111 wait for your reply. chen kexin bowed and turned to leave. however, gu zhanqing said, alright, ill work with you. chen kexin became ecstatic. she tried her best to suppress the surge of emotions and said clearly, alright, ill wait for your good news. yes. gu zhanqing raised his voice and instructed the driver, send this lady back. yes, sir. at the lu familys old residence. jiang yining and lu zhi explained to old master lu that gu zhanqing was not feeling well, and he left early. will there be a problem? old master lu asked worriedly. theres a doctor at home. why didnt you call him over to take a look? my uncle is not used to having outsiders treat him. he has his own private doctor. grandfather, his condition isnt serious. dont worry. jiang yining comforted him. alright then. ill call zhanqing later to ask about his condition. old master lu finally let this matter go. he invited them to sit down and chat with him. jiang yining stayed with old master lu for a while before she realized that old madam lu wasnt around tonight. no wonder the whole night went so smoothly. grandpa, where did grandma go? jiang yining couldnt help but ask. i sent someone to send her to japan to soak in the hot springs. shell only be back tomorrow. old master lu had given jiang yining eight percent of the shares behind his wifes back. if she found out, wouldnt the entire lu family be overturned? therefore, he lied to his wife yesterday and said that the gu family would only arrive the day after tomorrow. he coaxed her to go to japan to relax while there was still time. old madam lu was still considering it. when she woke up early today, she was dragged to the airport by him. jiang yining was touched by old master lus schemes, but she also felt sorry for him. after all, her marriage with lu zhi was not a real one, but old master lu was genuine toward her. if he knew the truth in the future how sad would he be? jiang yining felt that gu zhanqing was ruthless. he specifically said those words to force her to leave the lu family. he had achieved his goal. now, facing old master lu and lu zhi, her heart started to waver. old master lu saw that her expression was a little off and patted her shoulder. dont worry. ill deal with your grandmother when she comes back. i wont let her find trouble with you. yes, grandpa. thank you. jiang yining thanked him. silly child. he was the one who had let them down. old master lu felt that if he had been stronger and suppressed his wife, he would not have caused trouble every time. however, he had already spent most of his life with his wife. he really could not do anything about her and could only try his best to maintain the balance of the family. old master lu sighed silently in his heart and did not say anything else. they stayed at the lu residence until late at night before the two of them got up and left. old master lu had planned to send them out, but jiang yining didnt let him and told him to rest early. he had no choice but to return to his bedroom. jiang yining and lu zhi walked into the courtyard and bumped into chen kexin who had just returned. when chen kexin saw them, her expression was a little strange, but she still nodded obediently and greeted, hello, young master ah zhi and young mistress. lu zhis expression was calm as he accepted her greeting. however, jiang yining became very suspicious. was there something wrong with her ears? chen kexin actually addressed her as the young mistress? also, the way she addressed all zhi didnt she always call him brother ah zhi in a sweet manner? chen kexin naturally noticed jiang yinings surprised gaze. she gritted her teeth and suppressed the shame in her heart. last time, she and tao niannian had invited outsiders to their house and caused a huge mess. old master lu was very angry and ordered her to address the lu family members the same as the other servants in the future. moreover, her words and actions were not to be out of line. he even sent someone to supervise her every word and action. if she didnt follow, her meals would be reduced and she wouldnt get her salary. chen kexin knew that the old man gave such an order to remind her of her identity. she was not the young miss, but a lowly servant of the lu family! she was no longer as intimate with old master lu as before. however, such bitter days would soon come to an end. she only had to wait until the day of the wedding! chen kexin lowered her eyes and stopped looking at jiang yining. she was afraid that she would notice something amiss. jiang yining was only distracted for a moment before she quickly composed herself and followed lu zhi into the car calmly.. Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Jiang Yining, Did You Steal the Exam Paper? chapter 183: jiang yining, did you steal the exam paper? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the next day, jiang yinings vacation ended, and she returned to school. it was also the day the school released the results of the mid-term exams. xiao yeyu sat in her seat, her fingers twirling her long curly hair, looking confident. she didnt care much about her grades. she still has to inherit the family business, no matter how well she learned. however, being able to have outstanding results was a bonus. therefore, before the exam, she asked someone to get the exam questions in advance and tutor her on the questions. the exam questions this time were more difficult. li mingli, who was tutoring her, had written down the answers to a few questions, but she could not memorize them. thinking that others wouldnt be able to answer them, she didnt care. although she couldnt get full marks for every subject, she was still confident about being at the top! jiang yining didnt care about her exam results. she opened her textbook and read a medical book that she had just picked up. it was filled with herbal prescriptions, and many of the words were ancient characters. ye xiaoxi leaned over and watched her curiously for a while. she couldnt help but mutter, yining, what do these worm-like words mean? can you really understand it? these are small seal scripts. i know a little about it. jiang yining took notes as she spoke. wow, youre so amazing. ye xiaoxi admired her from the bottom of her heart. xiao yeyu snorted coldly in her heart. bootlicker! ye xiaoxi was jiang yinings bootlicker. no matter what jiang yining did, she would always praise her. it was probably because of this that she was able to win jiang yinings favor. be quiet. the teacher is here and is about to announce the results. xiao yeyu said happily. ye xiaoxis face immediately wrinkled. ah, the results are about to be announced. i messed up this time. i probably wont have the chance to apply for a national scholarship this year. xiao yeyu smiled disdainfully and pretended to comfort her, dont worry, 1 did very badly too. this time, the questions were more difficult. it was the same for everyone. yes, its quite difficult. ye xiaoxi nodded in agreement. while the two of them were talking, li mingli had already placed the test paper on the lecture table and said, the exam questions this time were more difficult, but there were still a few students in our class who did well. now, ill announce the results of the examination to everyone. only the top five students would be announced. the other students shall continue to work hard and strive for good results in the final exam. fifth place, yang yue. fourth place, sun chen. every time li mingli called out a single students name, the class would exclaim. third place, wang lin. the third place was announced, but xiao yeyus name was not heard. she frowned. no way! she didnt even enter the top five? didnt li mingli say that she would definitely enter the top five? just as she was doubting if li mingli had lied to herC second place, xiao yeyu. li mingli praised happily, xiao yeyu had transferred to our class not long ago. she must have put in a lot of effort to get such results. everyone, you have to learn from her, understand? got it. the students answered in unison. li mingli paused for a moment before slowly announcing, the first place in our class for this exam is jiang yining. as soon as he finished speaking, the classroom that had just quieted down suddenly became noisy. wow! jiang yining was hiding her true colors! she was usually so low-key, but she actually got first place! this was too surprising! li mingli was feeling rather proud as he looked at jiang yining with a smile on his face. back then, zhang ai even despised her when she was transferring to their school. it was all good now. he had picked up a treasure. if zhang ai knew that jiang yining was so outstanding she would definitely regret it! after class, he was going to show off to zhang ai! xiao yeyu was originally in high spirits, but when she heard that jiang yining was in the first place, she was instantly green with envy. why was jiang yining so lucky? she obtained so much after marrying lu zhi, and she even became the top student in the exam! xiao yeyus hands, which were hidden under the table, clenched into fists. however, she still smiled and said, congratulations, yining. yining, youre amazing! ye xiaoxi clapped her hands, feeling even happier than if she had gotten the first place. jiang yining was a little surprised. she did a few questions incorrectly on purpose. how could she still get first place? its nothing. its just that the questions for this exam are coincidentally similar to the ones ive done before. thats because you are capable. ye xiaoxi said happily. alright, take back all the test papers and start focusing on class. just as li mingli finished speaking, the classroom door was pushed open from the outside. immediately after, zhang ai angrily walked to the podium and said to li mingli, did a student in your class steal the test papers? dont talk nonsense and slander my students. li mingli was protective of his students, so he naturally wouldnt admit that his students had stolen the test paper. nonsense? the computer in my office was hacked. our schools technician said that someone copied a test paper from the computer! zhang ai swept her gaze across the crowd and said sternly. youre all university students. arent you afraid of embarrassing yourselves by doing such a thing? all of you are the top talents in the country and the pride of qing university, but someone wants to fake their results. if this gets out, people will laugh at us! the students exploded with a buzz. qing university had always been rigorous in its studies and ordered that academic fraud was prohibited. now, someone actually dared to steal the test papers? wasnt this despicable? zhang ais gaze finally fell on jiang yining and said in a strange tone, now, ill give you one last chance. whoever stole the test paper, admit obediently. 111 plead with the school so that youll only fail the current exam, and only a major demerit will be recorded. in the future, youll still be a student of qing university if you study hard. she had already checked the schools exam results. she knew that jiang yining had gotten the first place. zhang ai remembered clearly that jiang yining had used her connections to get into qing university. students like her usually had poor grades. how could she have made such great progress in just two months and become a top student? therefore, she was certain that jiang yining stole the exam paper. jiang yining looked at her indifferently. there was no fear. however, xiao yeyu was scared to death. she spent 14,000 dollars on a hacker to hack into the schools computer to get the exam questions. the other party promised her that no one would find out. but now that the matter had been exposed what should she do? she would definitely not admit it! otherwise, the whole school would know that she was vain and had faked her exam results. but if she didnt step out, zhang ai wouldnt let this matter rest. just as she was hesitating, zhang ai said coldly again, none of you are willing to admit, right? ill call you out. jiang yining, did you do the exam based on your own ability? as soon as she said that, xiao yeyu was stunned for a moment, then she heaved a sigh of relief. jiang yining looked up and answered calmly, yes. zhang ai, what is the meaning of this? li mingli also stood up and said. without solid evidence, how could you accuse jiang yining of stealing the exam papers? do you know the seriousness of this slander is to a student? of course, i have evidence if 1 suspect her, zhang ai replied. if she can do such a difficult test, she must be able to do other tests too, right? now, 111 come up with a new set of test papers on the spot and let her do it. if she doesnt get the same results, it will prove that she is not capable! then, she would be the one who stole the exam paper this time! li mingli was furious that the veins on his forehead were popping. youre simply messing around! jiang yining, do you dare to do another set of test papers? zhang ai ignored him and provoked jiang yining directly. jiang yining paused for two seconds and said, 1 dare. however, if i also get good results, what do you plan to do? if you can do it, ill kneel down and apologize to you in front of the entire school! zhang ai knew that she couldnt do it, so she didnt leave any room for negotiation. alright, thats what you said. jiang yining smiled faintly and accepted the challenge.. Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: You’re Afraid, Aren’t You? chapter 184: youre afraid, arent you? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio when zhang ai saw that she wasnt flustered at all, her heart wavered. could it be that jiang yining really didnt steal the test paper, and she got first place with her own ability? but soon, she denied this thought. even if jiang yining was really good at her studies, she might not be able to get first place in the entire department! qing university was a place where the top students in the country gathered! every single one of them was a genius! if one wanted to defeat all of them, one would have to be a genius among geniuses. no matter how she looked at jiang yining, she didnt think that she was a genius. zhang ai regained her composure. just you wait. ill go set the test questions now. after saying that, she left. the entire classroom was in an uproar as the students discussed loudly. some people felt that jiang yining was really good at her studies. after all, she usually listened very carefully in class and answered the teachers questions very normally. however, most people thought that zhang ai, as an authoritative professor, would not question jiang yining for stealing the test papers for no reason. there must be a basis for it. most importantly, jiang yining had transferred over. those who were able to transfer to qing university halfway through had a reputable background. they hadnt heard jiang yining or the teachers mention anything about her winning any awards or making achievements in any projects. excluding the possibility of entering qing university because of her own excellence, the only thing left was she depended on her connections. under such circumstances, how could a student get first place in the most difficult major of qing university? everyone had different thoughts. xiao yeyu said worriedly, yining, ms. zhang has always been strict when it comes to studies. the questions she sets are challenging. if you cant do it, she might kick you out of the university. why dont you redeem yourself by apologizing to her? without waiting for jiang yining to speak, ye xiaoxi said angrily, yeyu, what are you talking about? if yining apologized to zhang ai, wouldnt she be forced to admit that she stole the test paper? this black mark would be with her for a lifetime! this is for yinings own good. xiao yeyu bit her lower lip and pretended to be innocent. if ms. zhang deliberately makes things difficult for her and yining cant answer the questions, she will still be suspected of stealing the test papers. i just want to minimize the impact before things get out of hand. i believe in yining. she can do well! to ye xiaoxi, jiang yining was like a god. a test paper was nothing to her. if yining was given more time, she could even build an aircraft carrier, alright? ye xiaoxi held jiang yinings hand and said, yining, dont be afraid! ill cheer for you! jiang yining nodded lightly. xiao yeyu lowered her eyes and cursed ye xiaoxi for being so nosy. if jiang yining did well again and was eliminated as a suspect, the two teachers and the school would definitely demand an investigation into the matter. when that time came, she would be found out, and the rest of her life would be ruined. xiao yeyu thought anxiously. li mingli felt that something was wrong, so he walked up to jiang yining and advised, student jiang, dont force yourself. as for zhang ai ill inform the principal to stop her from causing trouble. mr. li, thank you for your kindness. however, ive already promised ms. zhang that ill do the test questions that she personally set, so i cant give up halfway. jiang yining insisted. li mingli was helpless. why was this child being disobedient? zhang ai was a professor and had deep research in the it field. she had always been prejudiced against jiang yining, and it was hard to guarantee that she wouldnt raise the difficulty of the test for her own selfish reasons. at that time, things would really get out of hand. jiang yinings future would be over! li mingli didnt want to see the situation get out of control, and he was even more unwilling to see his perfectly fine student getting ruined. hence, he gave the principal a call. he asked him to come over and settle this matter. on the other side, zhang ai quickly came up with a set of questions and printed them out. she took the test paper and returned to the classroom. she slammed the test paper on the table and ordered, youre not allowed to bring your phone or any books. go to the empty classroom next door now. ill personally watch you do it. jiang yining picked up the test paper and said with a faint smile, ms. zhang, ill give you one last chance to go back on your word. i think youre afraid, right? zhang ai was arrogant, her eyes full of contempt and disdain. she hated ignorant and incompetent students as they ruined the learning atmosphere of qing university! when the principal agreed to accept jiang yining, she was extremely unhappy! however, since li mingli was willing to accept her, she could only endure it. however, who knew jiang yining would do something so sneaky that she ended up in trouble? she must take advantage of this opportunity to chase her out! jiang yining didnt say anything and just raised her eyebrows. then, she picked up a pen and calmly walked to the classroom next door. zhang ai followed closely behind and walked in. the students in the classroom were no longer in the mood to study. they all craned their necks, wanting to see the results. when the two of them went out, they swarmed to the window of the classroom next door. they observed the situation inside. after li mingli finished his call, he returned to the classroom and saw that zhang ai had already taken jiang yining away. i have to take a look at your test paper, right? otherwise, what should 1 do if you go beyond the line and deliberately make it difficult for my student to solve the questions? you can look at it. 1 have a clear conscience! zhang ai said confidently. she looked down on li mingli from the bottom of her heart and felt that he was trying to protect jiang yining in order to get close to the lu corporation. li mingli couldnt be bothered with her. he picked up the test paper and looked at it a few times. his brows were tightly knitted. these last two questions are only for postgraduate students. arent you deliberately making things difficult for a freshman? zhang ai slammed the exam papers on the table. the three questions use the same principle, but jiang yining solved them. do you believe that she is already at the level of a graduate student, or are you suspecting that she stole the test paper and got the answers in advance? zhang ai asked sharply. li mingli was speechless. jiang yining reached out her hand and said, mr. li, give me the test paper. i can do it. did you hear that? give it to her quickly. 1 have a time limit. if you delay any longer, she might not even have the chance to do the questions. zhang ai mocked. li mingli had no choice but to hand over the test paper. jiang yining picked up the pen and began to answer the questions. zhang ai retreated to the podium and set the alarm for one and a half hours. usually, their exams would take this long. li mingli was afraid of disturbing jiang yining, so he quietly retreated to the side. outside the classroom. when the students from the other classes heard the news, they stopped their lessons and ran out to watch. the entrance of the huge classroom was filled with students. time slowly passed. soon, half an hour passed. jiang yining wrote the last word and gently put the pen on the table. it was done. she stood up, picked up the test paper, and walked towards li mingli and zhang ai. are you unable to do it and want to surrender and admit defeat? zhang ai gloated. jiang yining, ive seen many students like you. instead of studying hard, they fooled around all day. when it was time for the exam, they crammed it. unfortunately, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world! remember this, qing university is not a place where you can be impudent teacher, im done. jiang yining interrupted her lightly. zhang ai couldnt help but choke. how was that possible? this set of questions was very difficult! even the student that she was most proud of would need an hour to finish this set of questions! how did jiang yining manage to solve this set of questions in just half an hour? Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: The Arrogant Her Got Everything Correct in Half an Hour! chapter 185: the arrogant her got everything correct in half an hour! translator: nvoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio are you really done? zhang ai was in disbelief! wont you know once you take a look? jiang yining lifted the test paper in her hand. zhang ai was about to take it. student jiang, its still early. please check again. li mingli stopped her. theres no need. 1 can finish such simple questions with my eyes closed. li mingli was speechless. his student was overconfident. how should he teach her? zhang ai pushed him away, took the test paper, and began to check the answers. li mingli also came over and took a closer look. the first question s answer was correct. the second questions answer was also correct. the third question was answered correctly too. however, there were two different solutions to solve it. outside the classroom, many students saw that jiang yining had handed in her paper so early. they all said that she definitely couldnt do it, so she simply admitted defeat. moreover, li mingli and zhang ai had grave expressions. it didnt look like jiang yining had answered all the questions correctly. in the classroom. when zhang ai saw the answer to the last question, she almost went crazy. everything was correct! how was this possible? she didnt believe it and checked the answers again. li mingli, on the other hand, was delighted. his eyes shone brightly as he stared at jiang yining. after holding it in for a while, he finally suppressed his excitement and patted her shoulder, pretending to be calm. jiang yining, you did a good job. she was a budding talent. if she was nurtured well, she would definitely become a pillar of the country in the future. li mingli had already started to imagine jiang yining s future glory. he puffed out his chest proudly. zhang ai held the test paper tightly and questioned, did you use some kind of cheating method? did you bring any electronic devices with you? jiang yining took a step forward and opened her pocket. she played with her long hair and picked her ears. is there anywhere to hide things? teacher, if you dont believe me, you can look for it yourself. zhang ai had a long face and did not speak. li mingli stood on jiang yinings side and said, you were the one who came up with the exam questions, and yining did it right under our noses. your eyes were wide open just now and you didnt even blink. unless there are ghosts in this world, how could she cheat? if you have the ability, demonstrate how she cheated! zhang ai remained silent. you dont dare to speak anymore, right? you slandered my student in front of so many people. zhang ai, are you worthy of your status as a teacher? im really ashamed of you. li mingli rebuked without any hesitation. a teacher should take care of a students self-esteem. even if someone stole the test paper, they should first investigate who did it! instead of accusing someone without finding the truth! i admit that 1 was wrong. im sorry. zhang ais tone was unpleasant, but she still admitted her mistake. jiang yining put her hands in her pockets and said indifferently, ms. zhang, do you still remember what you said just now?1 if you can do it, ill kneel down and apologize to you in front of the entire school! just now, she had spoken so eloquently, but now, she had been slapped in the face! it felt so good! zhang ai blushed and said, isnt it just kneeling and apologizing? ill bear the consequences of what i say. please. jiang yining gave way. when li mingli saw that zhang ai was going to kneel down and apologize to jiang yining, he felt it was too much. after all, zhang ai was a teacher. if she knelt down to a student in front of the entire school, how could she teach in the future? scholars valued reputation rhe most. he wanted to persuade jiang yining to smooth the matter over and then let it rest. but when he was about to say those words, his gaze fell on her tranquil face and he swallowed them back involuntarily. forger it. t he victim of this incident was jiang yining. no one could make a decision for her and forgive zhang ai. no matter what the outcome was, she asked for it. zhang ai and jiang yining walked out of the classroom. zhang ais students squeezed over and asked, ms. zhang, has it been confirmed that she was the one who stole rhe test papers? thats right, this person is really shameless! she actually dared to steal the test papers. fortunately, ms. zhang was observant and caught her! ms. zhang is mighty! just as all the students were spirting on jiang yining in excitement. zhang ais voice was low, bur she said clearly, jiang yining didnt steal the test paper. she did rhe test paper that 1 set and got all the answers right.1 how was this possible? the students who were excited just now were dumbfounded. jiang yinings lips twitched and she sneered, ms. zhang is going to the school s stadium to kneel down and apologize to me in front of everyone. youre ail welcome to come and watch. the students were speechless. this person was too arrogant! even if rhe teacher was in rhe wrong, then so be ir. why couldnt she forgive her? why did she have to make things so embarrassing for her? jiang yining didnt look ar rhe others expressions and reminded zhang ai to continue walking. zhang ai did nor intend to renege it. she pushed the students aside and followed her. when the two of them arrived at the stadium, almost all the students of qing university had rushed over. the stadium, which could usually accommodate more than 20,000 students, was almost full! jiang yining crossed her arms and stopped three steps away from zhang ai. alright, kneel down and apologize to me now. zhang ai gritted her teeth and said, jiang yining, before i kneel down, 1 sincerely apologize to you. i shouldnt have been prejudiced and thought that you were a bad student. 1 shouldnt have targeted you in every way. i was too impulsive just now and almost ruined your reputation. im sorry, but after today, i will resign from my position as a professor at qing university. after saying that, she bent her knees and prepared to kneel down. jiang yining reached out and held her shoulders. zhang ais legs froze, unable to continue kneeling. she raised her eyes and looked at the girl in front of her in confusion. jiang yining lowered her eyes and said, originally, 1 thought that you were hopeless and unworthy of being a teacher. so, im considerate enough to ask you to kneel down and apologize to me. bur your words just now made me change my mind. what do you mean? zhang ai asked. i mean, 1 dont want you to kneel to me anymore. moreover, 1 will help you find out who stole the test papers. jiang yining said word by word. when zhang ai heard this, she felt even more ashamed. jiang yining, ive done such a terrible thing to you. if you dont forgive me, no one will blame you. i dont care what others think of me, and 1 will only decide for myself, jiang yining said arrogantly. however, dont think that just because i dont let you kneel, this matter will be over so easily. as a punishment, 1 want you to volunteer to take our class. you also have to promise me that you wont treat any students differently in the future. otherwise, i will personally expel you from qing university! li minglis class was the worst in the entire qing university. since he was easy to talk to, the schools leaders liked to take advantage of him, and all kinds of students were stuffed into his class. zhang ais style was the exact opposite of his. t herefore, the class she taught was the best in the entire qing university! of course, zhang ai was willing. she nodded and said, alright. jiang yining helped her up, and a bright and dazzling smile bloomed on her face. she raised her voice so that many students present could hear her. ms. zhang, i was just jolting with you. were teachers and students. if youre wrong, then just admit it. why do you have to put yourself in a spot? zhang ai echoed, yining, im really sorry. 1 was too impulsive today. t he students who were confused were a little dumbfounded when they saw this loving scene. just this? was it even worth sensationalizing the entire school? what happened to kneeling and apologizing? tsk Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Destroy the Evidence With Fire! chapter 186: destroy the evidence with fire! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the students dispersed in disappointment. ye xiaoxi ran up to jiang yining and glared at zhang ai. yining, luckily youre smart and know everything. otherwise, other students would have been frightened. she was accused of stealing the exam papers in front of so many students and was even taking the exam under the teachers nose. this pressure was not something that ordinary people could withstand. jiang yining had to be tough in all aspects to make a beautiful comeback! ye xiaoxi hated zhang ai to the bone. zhang ai knew that she was in the wrong, so she could only accept what the student said. ms. zhang has already admitted her mistake. jiang yining walked up to zhang ai and said, please bring me to your computer so that i can help you find out who stole the test papers. zhang ai adjusted her glasses and said, the hacker is an expert. he has already erased all the traces. its very difficult to recover them. yining is a genius! no matter how powerful the opponent is, they can not defeat her! ye xiaoxi boasted. jiang yining said in a clear voice, bring me there. alright. zhang ai led the way. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi followed behind. as soon as they reached the office, they saw thick smoke coming out of it. zhang ai rushed forward. as soon as she placed her hand on the doorknob, flames came out and she quickly retracted her hand. jiang yining grabbed her arm and pulled her back. it seems that someone is guilty and deliberately set fire to burn all the evidence. when they went to the stadium, the other party happened to come over to destroy the evidence. that person had made good use of the time. this bastard, if i catch him, i definitely wont let him off! zhang ai stomped her foot in anger. jiang yining said, call the firefighters to put out the fire. yes. the fire department quickly arrived and began to put out the fire. jiang yining stayed at the door of the office. she wanted to go in and see if there was anything useful after the fire was put out. ye xiaoxi followed closely behind her. xiao yeyu rushed over and asked, why is there a fire? i just received a call and found you. maybe it was done by the person who stole the test paper. jiang yining replied calmly. xiao yeyu pretended to be surprised and covered her mouth. thats bold! what if someone was burned by such a big fire? yeah, this person is really hateful. ye xiaoxi cursed. xiao yeyu caught a glimpse of a crystal hairpin on the ground. her relaxed heart tightened. she had taken advantage of the time when everyone had left to avoid the schools surveillance cameras and secretly came to the office to set the fire. however, she had been too flustered and accidentally dropped the hair clip. she would be finished if she got discovered. xiao yeyus entire mind was focused on that hair clip. she approached it stealthily yeyu, dont get too close. youll be burned. ye xiaoxi pulled her back. xiao yeyu could not breathe and was almost scared to death! she turned to look at ye xiaoxi nervously and said, its okay. i know what to do. oh. ye xiaoxi was a little confused, but she did not stop her. jiang yining glanced at xiao yeyu without saying anything. xiao yeyu didnt dare to do anything more. fortunately, there were so many people coming and going around that no one noticed the hairpin. the fire was gradually extinguished. jiang yining and zhang ai walked in. xiao yeyu was the last one to enter. she picked up the hair clip on the ground and put it in her pocket. ye xiaoxi was right in front of her. she noticed that xiao yeyu seemed to have picked up something, but she didnt think too much about it. the office was filled with flammable materials. the fire had burned through the computers hard drive, making it impossible to recover. zhang ai felt regretful that she couldnt catch the thief who stole the exam paper, but she was relieved. alright, all of you can go back. leave the rest to me. jiang yining, ye xiaoxi, and xiao yeyu were obedient and prepared to leave. the principal rushed over. seeing the messy office, he angrily threw a stack of documents on the table. these are jiang yinings awards. take a look! zhang ai picked up the certificates and looked at them one after another. she regretted that she had made a mistake. jiang yining was not only good at it, but she was also excellent in other aspects! she was the rare genius among the geniuses! she failed to recognize her talent. principal, im sorry. i know i was wrong. zhang ai lowered her head. whats the use of knowing your mistake? look at what youve done to the school! from tomorrow onwards, you will be suspended for self-reflection! the principal was furious! zhang ai decided to accept this arrangement. at this moment, jiang yining came forward and said, principal, i have already forgiven ms. zhang. besides, i made an agreement with her. she will take our class. she will transfer her class to mr. li mingli. when the principal heard this, he was shocked. ye xiaoxi and xiao yeyu looked at her in disbelief. she made the decision to change teachers without getting the principals approval. wasnt this too arrogant? principal, would you agree to this? jiang yining asked calmly. although zhang ai had made a mistake this time, it was undeniable that she had been teaching in the school for so long and the students she had taught were more outstanding than the last. moreover, zhang ai was just a little old-fashioned in her way of doing things. there was no problem with her academics. the main reason for causing trouble this time was for the sake of the students. she did not want the learning atmosphere of the school to be disturbed. therefore, the principal wanted zhang ai to stay. however, the lu family was not to be trifled with. moreover, jiang yining was the victim this time. if they wanted the school to expel zhang ai, it would be impossible to do anything no matter how much he wanted to keep her. now that jiang yining had taken the initiative to propose a solution, he naturally had no objections. besides, getting li mingli to transfer to the class that zhang ai was in charge of was a huge bargain! qing university ranked the teachers according to the outstanding talents they nurtured every year. li mingli had always been in the last place! he should be happy now that he had gotten the first place for doing nothing! the principal was silent for a while before nodding in agreement. alright, well do as you say. thank you, principal. jiang yining nodded politely. the principal stared at the girl in front of him with a complicated expression. he felt that she was unfathomable. back then, she had relied on her connections to get in. he had thought that she was not good at her studies. unexpectedly, she had won many international awards. if she was properly nurtured, she could definitely win the nobel prize. yet, such a talented young lady was so low-key and did not attract anyones attention. he really didnt know if she was indifferent to fame and fortune or if she had other motives. after settling zhang ais matter, jiang yining asked ye xiaoxi and xiao yeyu to return to the classroom first. she looked for li mingli alone and told him about switching classes with zhang ai. li mingli touched his forehead and asked in a slightly aggrieved manner, do you feel that i didnt teach you well? or do you think im too long-winded and micromanaging you? no, mr. li, youre great. there are very few teachers who can treat their students like their own children like you. then why mr. li, you have been at qing university for nearly ten years and have yet to receive any honors. jiang yining seemed indifferent to the people around her and did not care about them. but in fact, she was more attentive and valued relationships than anyone else. back then, li mingli ignored zhang ais disdainful eyes and accepted her into the class. thereafter, he was also considerate in everyway. jiang yining had always kept it in mind. thus, she had also paid attention to li minglis situation. he clearly took better care of his students than other teachers, and his teaching was not bad, but he had never received any honor and commendation that he deserved however, he didnt care at all and continued to teach diligently. jiang yining wanted him to get what he deserved. therefore, when zhang ai suggested that she redo a new set of questions, she thought of this trick. li mingli understood what she was thinking and felt a lump in his throat. youre just a little girl. why are you worrying so much? 1 dont care about reputations. we students care about it even though you dont jiang yining tilted her head slightly and smiled mischievously. mr. li, i believe you. even if you change to another class, you will still take good care of them. as for students like us, i believe that well be able to improve further with the strict ms. zhang guiding us. li mingli didnt know what to say. reaching out, he patted her shoulder and whispered, thank you. youre welcome, teacher. ill go back to class first. jiang yining waved her hand and said goodbye to li mingli.. Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Two Million Dollars Appearance Fee! chapter 187: two million dollars appearance fee! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining returned to the classroom safely. as soon as she entered, the entire classroom erupted in thunderous applause. jiang yining was stunned. ye xiaoxi stood up and clapped. yining, youre the best! jiang yining is awesome! to be able to answer demon zhangs test paper in such a short period of time and even force her to apologize! youre the first person to do that at qing university! jiang yining, you are the well-deserved number one in our class! not long ago, they were still guessing that she was the student who stole the test paper. at this moment, they all admired her to the core! jiang yining enjoyed everyones praise and said calmly, thank you for your praise. however, you should still treat me as an ordinary student in the future. i dont want to enjoy the treatment of a national treasure everywhere. everyone burst into laughter. they didnt expect the usually quiet jiang yining to have such a humorous side! jiang yining walked over to ye xiaoxi and sat down beside her. a few girls surrounded her, vying to be friends with her. this time, they were conquered by her charm, not the power of the lu family! ye xiaoxi was genuinely happy for her, but she was also a little worried that she might lose favor. xiao yeyu looked at jiang yining, who was the center of attention, and felt extremely jealous. when could she be like her? standing in the crowd, dazzling everyone? the noisy day of classes ended. jiang yining hailed a cab and prepared to return to the villa. however, she did not expect that not long after she walked out of the school gate, she would be blocked by a car. jiang yining stopped in her tracks. the car window slowly rolled down, revealing elder taos kind face. miss jiang, i have something to tell you. please get in the car. what cant be said here? jiang yining hugged her book and refused to enter. elder tao said unhurriedly, its about the grudge between you and the tao family. itll take a lot of time, so its not convenient for us to say it here. jiang yining wasnt afraid that he would do anything to her. she stretched out two fingers and said, my appearance fee is very expensive. two million dollars. elder tao had expected her to refuse, but he did not expect her to ask for money. he looked briefly surprised. the next second he replied in a low voice, alright, ill give you five million. deal. jiang yining went around to the other side of the car, and the driver quickly opened the door for her. after she sat down, the car slowly drove towards the tao familys old residence. on the way, elder tao casually chatted with her. jiang yining didnt want to waste her breath and simply replied. when they arrived at the tao family. as soon as they got out of the car, xie lians face was covered in bandages. she rushed toward them resentfully, pointed at jiang yining, and cursed, it was this b*tch who ruined my appearance and left me in the wilderness. she almost killed me! siyuan, you have to help me! xie lian was precious to tao siyuan. jiang yining had slashed her face with a knife and almost killed her in the wilderness. how could tao siyuan not be angry? he wished he could stab jiang yining to death on the spot. however, with the old master around, he did not dare to act rashly. lianlian, calm down. the old man will avenge you. xie lian gritted her teeth so hard that they almost shattered. the moment jiang yining saw xie lian, she knew that elder tao had called her over to settle the score. but so what? no one could find out that she was the one who had taken revenge on xie lian since she left no evidence behind. jiang yining looked indifferent. elder tao had originally thought that this girl would at least panic a little when she saw xie lian. he did not expect her to be so calm. lu zhi has married a good wife. on the surface, she was gentle and harmless. she was an innocent and romantic girl. but in secret, she was ruthless and calm. please come in. elder tao said politely. jiang yining entered the tao familys living room and was invited to sit on a mahogany chair. the servants served everyone a cup of good longjing tea. they didnt speak, and jiang yining didnt take the initiative to speak either. she held a cup of tea and drank it slowly. the only sound left in the living room was xie lians sobbing. after a long while, elder tao finally couldnt help but say, miss jiang, my daughter-in-law said that you tied her up in the wilderness, disfigured her, and drugged her do you admit to this? do you have any evidence? jiang yining smiled slightly. if there is, 111 see you at the police station. if not, then ill sue you for slander, and we can meet in court! we dont have any evidence. otherwise, we wouldnt have specially invited you over. elder tao went straight to the point. miss jiang, dont be nervous. im not trying to punish you for your crimes. i want to find a way to resolve this peacefully. after a pause, he added and emphasized, its not just the conflict between you and ah lian, but its also the conflict between the entire tao family. oh. so it was a peace treaty. jiang yining murmured in her heart. she still maintained an indifferent expression on her face. if you want to resolve the conflict between me and the tao family, why dont you ask your son and daughter-in-law what they did to me first? elder tao coughed awkwardly and said, siyuan has already told me. ah lians brother ran a casino, and your friends mother was involved. miss jiang, the casino has closed down, and the culprit has been punished by the law now, ah lian has become like this. isnt this enough to appease the hatred in your heart? heh jiang yining raised her eyebrows and stared at tao siyuan meaningfully. old master, your son seems to have left out something. elder tao frowned. tao siyuan also sensed that something was wrong. didnt they agree to stand up for all lian? why was the old man so polite to jiang yining? or even a little servile? siyuan, tell me what youve done! elder tao shouted. i did what i was supposed to, tao siyuan said stiffly. why did jiang yining have to be so lowly that she had to cut off my source of income for an irrelevant person? dad, why are you being so polite to a little girl like her? we have a big family and great businesses, so why should we be afraid of her? you promised me before that you would give ah lian an explanation! you treated jiang yining so well in front of her. arent you just trying to anger her? the more tao siyuan spoke, the angrier he became. he even blamed elder tao. elder tao slammed the table. are you the one in charge of the tao family or me? of course, youre the one who makes the decision, tao siyuan said in a muffled voice, unwilling to give up. then shut up. eider tao did not get angry, but he was dignified. tao siyuan fell silent. elder tao looked at jiang yining and softened his tone. miss jiang, if you have anything to say, please say it. tao siyuan refused to tell her the truth, so she had to do it. alright, then ill make things clear today. i did destroy your sons casino, but he harmed my good friend. i dont think im in the wrong, so i have a clear conscience. but your son hired someone to commit murder after the incident and almost killed me and lu zhi. elder tao, 1 dont have any good points. 1 only have shortcomings. my most prominent flaw is that i would take revenge. jiang yining smiled faintly and said coldly, since he dares to take my life, i will make him wish he was dead! as for xie lian, she secretly got someone to drug me and my friends, causing the three of us to almost fall for it. new and old grudges, how do you think 1 should settle them? jiang yinings dark eyes were filled with a murderous aura. elder taos heart skipped a beat. these two bustards had done so many hateful things in private. they didnt even mention it to him! no wonder lu zhi and jiang yining were so ruthless! Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Miss Jiang, Have You Cooled Down? chapter 188: miss jiang, have you cooled down? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio dad, dont listen to her nonsense. shes slandering us! when tao siyuan saw his fathers expression become terrifying, he felt a little guilty. in the end, he was just an illegitimate child who was not recognized by the tao family. if he angered the old master, he might be abandoned by the family at any time! however, he did not want to lose everything he had now! old master, could it be that you believe an outsiders words and not your own family members? xie lian also helped to speak up. siyuan is your biological son. everything he does is for the good of the tao family. thats right, dad kneel down! elder tao was furious. tao siyuan was so frightened that he shivered. his knees went soft and he almost knelt down. xie lian firmly grabbed his hand, forcing him to toughen up a little. tao siyuan was sweating profusely. he was extremely nervous and afraid. xie lian said unhurriedly, old master, you cant just listen to jiang yinings one-sided words and treat siyuan like this, right? we need evidence for everything. can you produce any evidence to prove that we did what jiang yining said? she was giving her a taste of her own medicine. didnt jiang yining just say that they had no evidence to prove that she was the one who ruined her appearance? now, she used the same reason to retort! evidence? i dont need any evidence. siyuan is my son. i watched him grow up and understand his personality better than anyone else. according to his personality, 1 think he did what miss jiang said. elder tao stared at tao siyuan sharply and said coldly, 1 will give you one last chance. if you admit your crimes and accept your punishment, 1 will still treat you as a descendant of the tao family. if you dont admit it, ill send someone to investigate it personally. as long as we find any clues that prove that you were the one who was after lu zhi and jiang yinings lives, youll no longer be a descendant of the tao family from now on! when tao siyuan heard this, he was sweating profusely. his back was drenched in sweat. jiang yining watched the show calmly. rather than saying elder tao was wise, it would be better to say that he had decided to reconcile with the lu family from the beginning. otherwise, how could he not stand on his sons side? tao siyuan was an abandoned child. it was elder taos sincerity to the lu family. unfortunately, tao siyuan and xie lian didnt see through this relationship. all lian tao siyuan looked at xie lian pleadingly. he hoped that she wouldnt be so stubborn. it wouldnt do her any good to be defiant with elder tao. xie lian felt angry and sorrowful when she looked at his good-for-nothing appearance. why did she rely on such a man? he was elder taos biological son, and the bloodline could not be severed. even if elder tao chased him out of the tao family to reconcile with the lu family, he would bring him back sooner or later. however, he was scared by the old man and lost his backbone. even if they compromised and survived this crisis, so what if they continued to stay in the tao family? he had already left behind a cowardly image for elder tao. siyuan would definitely not be chosen as a candidate to inherit the tao family in the future xie lian stood stiffly. i believe that siyuan didnt do those things. i wont admit that i did anything to jiang yining and her friends. old master, if you want to investigate, then send someone to do it. im not afraid. alright, you said so yourself. elder tao slammed the table. the housekeeper hurried forward. find a few people and investigate elder tao was halfway through his sentence. tao siyuan fell to his knees and kowtowed repeatedly. dad, 1 know i was wrong. i was angry and impulsive, so i sent someone to teach lu zhi a lesson. but 1 never thought of taking his life. our two families have been good friends for generations. i definitely wouldnt dare to do anything that would damage the relationship between the two families. lu zhi must have misunderstood and thought that i wanted to kill him. elder tao stood up and kicked him in the chest. although elder tao was old, he had taken good care of his body. he kicked with full force. tao siyuan was instantly kicked to the ground. his face was red from holding it in. he clutched his chest and got up in a panic. he did not dare to resist and continued to kneel there obediently. you bastard! why did i have a son like you? you are worse than a beast! elder tao wanted to kick again. xie lian pounced forward and shielded tao siyuan. the next second, she screamed. tao siyuan panicked and quickly hugged her. lianlian, are you okay? why are you so stupid? your body is weak and you cant take a beating. why did you block this for me? xie lian opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, her vision went black and she fainted. tao siyuan cried. someone! someone call the doctor over! dont call anyone! elder tao said sternly. the two of you are so audacious. youre using our tao familys power to cause trouble! from today onwards, 111 abolish all the treatment that you deserve as a member of the tao family. ill only give you two basic living expenses every month. in the future, youd better behave yourself with your tail between your legs. youre not allowed to cause trouble everywhere! elder tao ordered again, housekeeper, send them out! 1 dont want to see them again! yes, sir. the housekeeper ordered people to step forward and ask tao siyuan and xie lian to leave. tao siyuans eyes were filled with tears as he stared at his father in disappointment and anger. you said that as long as i confess, you wont chase me out of the tao family. youre still a member of the tao family. i didnt break my promise. elder tao said with a straight face. when tao siyuan heard this, he laughed mockingly. what was the difference between getting rid of the treatment that a tao family member should enjoy and being kicked out of the tao family? he was really naive! he still had a glimmer of hope for the old master! he felt that he would protect him and xie lian on account of their kinship! he was wrong, he was really wrong! fourth master, please. seeing that tao siyuan did not move, the housekeeper ordered him to leave again. tao siyuan carried xie lian and sneered, you dont have to rush me. ill walk by myself! in any case, he had fallen to this point. what was he afraid of? not long after, tao siyuan left with xie lian. elder taos expression softened a little. he looked at jiang yining and said, im really sorry. 1 had no idea what they were doing. miss jiang, look ive already punished them. shouldnt you be appeased? jiang yining smiled. im not that angry anymore. then ill set up a meeting another day and treat our two families to a meal. everyone can be friendly and treat it as if nothing had happened. what do you think? elder tao knew that he was being a little submissive. however, it was still difficult for them to deal with the lu family. with the addition of the gu family, the tao family was in a dire situation. he thought about it for a long time before he made up his mind to find a breakthrough from jiang yining. after all, she was just a little girl and easy to deal with. jiang yining touched her chin with one hand and looked at him for a few seconds with a faint smile.. elder tao, do you think im a fool, or do you really think im not smart enough to be played by you? Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: The Awesome Daughter chapter 189: the awesome daughter-in-law of the lu family translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio miss jiang, what do you mean? elder tao pretended to be confused. jiang yining looked at the old man in front of her and slowly broke the last layer of the barrier. your son and daughter-in-law almost took lu zhi and my life. you simply reduced their treatment in the family and want to erase this matter? even though their actions cannot be forgiven, with the way you punished them, 111 tolerate it. but why didnt you mention your precious granddaughter, and how many times youve schemed against the lu family? jiang yining pointed at her head and said, im not stupid. i remember everything that your family has done. if you really want to make up with the lu family, then ill have to trouble you to settle all the debts and show us your sincerity before you come and talk to me. jiang yining stood up and was about to leave. using such a trick to fool people was simply a waste of time. she didnt want to waste any more time with him. miss jiang, please wait. elder taos voice came from behind. jiang yining stopped in her tracks, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. you still have something to say? im sorry. 1 underestimated you just now. this is to show my sincerity. elder tao took out a document and handed it to her. siyuan and xie lian attempted to kill people, but they are my family. 1 cant possibly take their lives to apologize to you and lu zhi. therefore, this share transfer agreement is my sincere apology for this matter. as for niannian ill make her kneel down and apologize to you personally. after that, 111 cede a subsidiary company with good profits to you. this is my apology for what ive done. everything would be settled properly. elder tao had given up a lot. the shares and the subsidiary company were worth around 1.4 billion. jiang yining finally felt that it was about time, but she didnt want to agree so readily. therefore, she didnt take the document. instead, she answered calmly, 1 need to think about it. elder tao frowned slightly. he thought that she was not satisfied with such an apology. he had already shown his full sincerity. if she wanted more, it would be greed. jiang yining guessed what elder tao was thinking. after all, im not the only one who has been hurt. my husband, my good friend they were all victims. i want to seek their approval before deciding whether to accept your gift. alright then. if youre willing, 1 can give these to you at any time. elder tao compromised. jiang yining nodded. if theres nothing else, 111 be leaving first. ill send you off. theres no need. youre an elder after all. its not right for a junior like me to trouble you. jiang yining made him stay. then, she left the tao family alone. elder tao stood in the living room and watched her leave. he sighed deeply. the lu familys daughter-in-law was truly amazing. if niannian was one-tenth like her, she would not have fallen into such a passive position. he hoped that after this reconciliation, there would be no more trouble. jiang yining got into the car and smiled happily as she considered the conditions that elder tao had just offered. after fighting with that old fox for so long, she received an apology worth about 1.4 billion. it wasnt a waste of time and effort. tomorrow, she would have to ask xiaoxi and xiao yeyu what kind of compensation they wanted. she will ask for it from that old fox, elder tao. the car slowly drove forward she finally arrived home at around seven oclock. as soon as she came down, she saw a familiar figure sitting in the middle of the living room. jiang yining raised her voice and said, mom, why are you here? i bought some supplements and wanted to give them to you. shen man pointed at the big bag of things on the table. youve been preparing for your wedding and going to school. you must have used up a lot of energy, so eat some supplements for replenishment. only then can you be a beautiful bride when you get married. mom, 1 have everything here. you dont have to worry about me, jiang yining said. shen man smiled and said, 1 know ah zhi must have prepared everything for you, but 1 want to do something for you. mothers liked to worry about their children. since lu zhi refused to accept her, she could only treat jiang yining well. jiang yining was a little touched. she had lost her mother when she was very young and hadnt had the time to feel her mothers love. now, shen mans concern made her realize the motherly love she had lost. mom, you havent had dinner yet, right? stay and eat with us today. no, all zhi wont be happy to see me. dont hurt your relationship because of me. shen man stood up and said, ive already handed the stuff to you. remember to ask the chef to cook it for you. ill be leaving first. she walked towards the door. jiang yining took a step forward, wanting to send her off. however, just as the two of them reached the entrance of the living room, a car stopped in the courtyard. this car was none other than lu zhis! shen man stopped in her tracks, and a panicked expression appeared on her face. she hurriedly turned around and wanted to hide in the living room. but how could she make it in time? the next second lu zhi had already gotten out of the car. the moment he saw jiang yining, a faint smile appeared on his face. however, before he could fully smile, his gaze landed on shen man beside her. he had an indifferent expression as he quickly stopped smiling. what are you doing here? youre not welcome here. leave. every word that lu zhi said was like a knife dipped in poison, stabbing right into ones heart. shen man was in so much pain that she almost died. im sorry, i just came to give yining something. 111 leave immediately. she lowered her head, and her posture looked humble. lu zhi looked sideways at the housekeeper and questioned, did you let her in? the housekeeper was so frightened that she did not dare to breathe loudly. sir, it wasnt me. madam was let in by the new servant who did not know the rules. when she realized it, shen man was already sitting in the living room. no matter how much lu zhi disliked shen man, she was still the legitimate wife of the lu family. who dared to chase her out? wheres the thing she brought? throw them all out! lu zhi said coldly. yes. the housekeeper rushed to the living room and carried out the things that shen man had brought. shen mans back stiffened. her face was pale and she did not look angry at all. jiang yining couldnt take it anymore. she stood up and stopped the housekeeper. this is something mom gave me. it belongs to me. lu zhi, im the only one in this world who can decide whether to throw it away or not. the housekeeper trembled. wasnt this making things difficult for her? one was sir, and the other was young mistress. if she listened to anyone, she would offend the other side. lu zhis dark eyes stared at jiang yining and said, yining, i can let you do whatever you want, but not this. jiang yining looked at him for a moment. she took the things from the housekeeper and walked to shen man, saying, mom, ignore him. hes been in a bad mood these past few days. he keeps going crazy for no reason. ill send you out.. Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: A Shrewd Couple chapter 190: a shrewd couple translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio shen man shook her head slightly, hinting her not to throw a tantrum at lu zhi. it was not worth it if it was for her. however, jiang yining didnt even look at her. she grabbed her wrist forcefully and walked towards the main entrance of the villa. after personally sending shen man to the door, jiang yining smiled brightly and said, mom, dont worry. ill definitely eat these tonics properly, your kindness is appreciated. the tears that shen man had been holding back for a long time streamed down. yining, youre a good child. unfortunately, im not a good mother. youd better try not to interact with me in the future. she was thinking for jiang yining. after all, lu zhi had a strong resentment against her, and it was deeply rooted. if jiang yining continued to hang out with her, it would only ruin their relationship. jiang yinings heart skipped a beat. it was not easy for shen man to loosen her attitude towards her, and now she had to go back to square one. then wouldnt everything she had done be in vain? jiang yining quickly said, mom, its my business to hang out with you. it has nothing to do with him. if he wants to leave me because of this, then i dont want such a husband. you shen mans eyes were red and her lips were trembling. she didnt expect jiang yining to treat her so well. jiang yining held her hand and said, alright, mom, dont think too much. hurry up and go back. shen man had a lot of things to say. but in the end she did not say anything. she turned around and got into the car. jiang yining stood still and waved at her. tears flowed down shen mans eyes, but she forced a smile. jiang yining watched her leave before returning to the villa. as soon as jiang yining stepped into the living room, she saw lu zhi sitting on the sofa with a cold expression and a tight jaw. he would only show such an expression when he was enraged. jiang yining pretended not to see him. she walked towards the stairs, planning to put all these tonics in her room so that he wouldnt throw them away secretly. however, after taking a few steps, lu zhis deep voice rang out from the living room. jiang yining, you know the grudge between us. why are you still so nice to her? lu zhi did not understand. she was so smart and flexible in other matters, but she was so stubborn when it came to his mother. jiang yining walked up to him and said, shes not only your mother, but also my mother-in-law. as long as the lu family doesnt chase her out, we have to live under the same roof as her. lu zhi, i know that she has done something to hurt you. i wont persuade you to forgive her. i wont interfere with how you treat her. however, there is no grudge between me and her. she has never done anything to let me down, and she even took good care of me. as your wife and the young mistress of the lu family, i need to maintain our relationship on the surface. i can not make our relationship go out of control. if i speak ill and target her in every way like you, have you thought about how others will view me when i need to attend events with her in the future? jiang yining sat beside him gently. she lowered her head slightly and said, lu zhi, im different from you. you have the support of the entire lu family, and no one can control you no matter what you do. but for me, a bottomless abyss is right behind. please think about me too. jiang yinings tone was downcast when she was finishing her sentence. lu zhis anger had already reached its peak. seeing her aggrieved look, he began to reflect on himself. had he gone too far? he didnt consider things from her perspective. the two of them were silent for a moment he reached out and patted her head. im not asking you to be mean to her. i just want you to keep your distance from her. yes, i know. jiang yining leaned her little head on his shoulder. its just that were both in the lu family and we see each other often. many things are unavoidable. lu zhi remained silent. jiang yining said softly, ill try to keep a distance from her in the future. lu zhi, promise me that you wont care about how i interact with your mother, okay? her long and thick eyelashes fluttered as she blinked. she looked at him expectantly. lu zhi paused for a moment and gave up his insistence. he said calmly, alright. jiang yining made a v sign of victory in her heart! however, she pretended to be reserved and smiled slightly. she flattered, youre such a good person, lu zhi. the wife you marry in the future will definitely be the happiest person in the world! the corners of lu zhis lips curled up. oh yeah! the crisis was completely resolved! jiang yining immediately changed the topic. by the way, elder tao called me over today. she told him everything that had happened at the tao familys house. when lu zhi found out elder tao was willing to use the tao groups shares and a profitable subsidiary as a condition for the peace talks, he said indifferently, hes really invested a lot. however, he didnt think much of it. if the tao family refused to take the initiative to reconcile, he would devour the entire tao family! at that time, everything would be his. why would he care about this? are you going to accept it? jiang yining asked. yes, accept it. well be busy preparing for the wedding. i dont have the time to tangle with them. lu zhi wanted to spend more time on the wedding, so it was a coincidence for the tao family to apologize. alright. jiang yining nodded. lu zhi added, if you have other conditions, add them together. if he doesnt agree, well wait until we get married before we continue fighting with him. jiang yining was speechless. this man was really bad, taking advantage of his misfortune! but she liked his way of doing things! i know what to do even without you telling me, jiang yining replied with a smile. the two of them looked at each other and smiled. they were a shrewd couple. after dinner, qi feng brought over the investigation report on zhang qiaoqiao. lu zhi gave jiang yining a set. according to the information, zhang qiaoqiao had changed her name for nearly fifteen years after moving out of the city. as for zhang qiaoqiaos daughter, her neighbor said that the child has been very sensitive since she was young because she did not have a father. when she was in school, she got together with a male student in the same class. she even got pregnant. the male student did not want to take responsibility and transferred to another school. zhang qiaoqiao almost beat her daughter to death. but in the end, she still relented and kept her granddaughter. at that time, children born out of wedlock were despised. in addition, zhang qiaoqiao was the same. the locals were very unfriendly to their family of three. they often scolded them for being indecent and promiscuous. some bad guys even bullied them. they even tried to enter their place in the middle of the night to take advantage of them. fortunately, they did not succeed. after enduring the pressure for two years, zhang qiaoqiao was forced to move back to a-city with her daughter and granddaughter. after that, they could no longer find any information about her.. Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: You Might Be the Child of a Rich Family chapter 191: you might be the child of a rich family translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio from the information, the leads seemed to be broken. if he continued to investigate, he would be back to square one. after all, the yuan family had been searching for her in a-city for decades, but they had not found her. it was obvious how well zhang qiaoqiao had hidden herself after returning to a-city. they only had less than two weeks left. they couldnt possibly search more thoroughly than the yuan family had searched for decades, right? lu zhi frowned. jiang yining stared thoughtfully at zhang qiaoqiaos daughters appearance and was lost in thought for a long time. if 1 cant find it, ill use other conditions to exchange for the manor on the island with the yuan family. lu zhi saw that she was deep in thought and spoke up. jiang yining pulled herself back from her thoughts, held her chin, and said, no, im thinking about something else. hmm? lu zhi raised his eyebrows slightly. jiang yining picked up the documents and covered the lower half of zhang qiaoqiaos daughters face, leaving only the top. look at her. does she look familiar? lu zhis gaze landed on the photo. after staring at it for a while, a person suddenly flashed across his mind. jiang yining looked at him with sparkling eyes. both of them spoke at the same time. ye xiaoxi. their eyebrows were somewhat similar, especially their eyes. they both had phoenix eyes. no wonder he felt like he had seen her before. however, he couldnt remember where he had seen her. maybe its just a coincidence. lu zhis slender fingers tapped lightly on the table. jiang yining packed the documents and said, 1 was at xiaoxis house a while ago and saw a photo of xiaoxis grandmother and her family. that person was also very similar to zhang qiaoqiao. at first, 1 thought it was a coincidence, but now it seems that it might not be the case. furthermore, according to her understanding, ye xiaoxi was also from a single-parent family and had almost no relatives or friends in a-city. this was also consistent with the information he had investigated. with so many coincidences, it was no longer a coincidence. then, well look for ye xiaoxi tomorrow and do a dna check with old master yuan to confirm whether its true or not. theres no hurry. 1 want to ask xiaoxi for her opinion. you know how complicated the yuan familys situation is. it might not be a good thing for her to get involved in such a family. the gu family was full of internal strife. jiang yining had seen too much of it, so she didnt want her good friend to be involved in the conflict. okay, you can make the arrangements. if she agrees, 111 inform the yuan family. alright. after the discussion, lu zhi ordered qi feng to collect all the information. he would not let outsiders know about it for the time being. the next day. there was an experimental class in the afternoon. before class, jiang yining told ye xiaoxi and xiao yeyu about elder taos apology. whatever requests or compensation you want, feel free to say it. ill pass on the message for you. can i ask for money? ye xiaoxi asked happily. what she lacked the most was money. the tao family was rich, so they shouldnt be short of money, right? it would be best if he could give her a sum of compensation! as for what happened that day to her, it was just a nap. nothing happened and she didnt lose anything. can you be more promising? xiao yeyu said with slight disdain. no, i like money. the more, the better. ye xiaoxi cupped her face. xiao yeyu pinched her nose and asked jiang yining, i can request anything? as long as he doesnt need to hand over the tao family, it should be fine. jiang yining replied. xiao yeyu said thoughtfully, then can you give me a few days to consider? i cant think of any conditions to ask them. this was a precious opportunity. she would not be like ye xiaoxi, who would be so foolish as to waste it easily. okay, when youve thought it through, you can tell me. alright. xiao yeyu smiled. jiang yining looked at ye xiaoxi and said, after class, 1 need your help. remember to leave later. yes. ye xiaoxi nodded. xiao yeyu asked curiously, what is it? why dont i help you instead? your body is delicate, so you cant do it. jiang yining declined politely. xiao yeyu was a little unhappy. she had been friends with jiang yining for so long, but jiang yining seemed to be more biased towards ye xiaoxi. she was clearly much more outstanding than ye xiaoxi. why did jiang yining choose this idiot? xiao yeyu lowered her eyes, showing her unwillingness. the experiment class soon began. as they were following the steps in the textbook, as long as they did it properly, recorded the results, and handed in the report, they could leave. therefore, many students finished it very quickly and ended class early. after jiang yining was done, she went to help ye xiaoxi. after it was done the two of them packed up their things and put them in the cupboard. then, jiang yining brought ye xiaoxi to the study room next door. the classroom was empty. jiang yining closed the door and sat in the first row. yining, didnt you ask me for help? ye xiaoxi asked curiously. why are we here? yes, i have a survey. 1 hope you can help me answer a few questions. oh, so thats how it is. go ahead. when you answer the questions, remember to think carefully and not be perfunctory. jiang yining emphasized. yes, i promise! ye xiaoxi raised her hand obediently. jiang yining asked, do you like money? of course i like it. who in this world doesnt like money? ye xiaoxi felt that the question was silly. then do you like power? oh 1 only want to have money. power was for men to fight for. it had nothing to do with her. she didnt have big ambitions. she just wanted to earn money and live a peaceful life. then lets assume youre the daughter of a rich family, and you have endless wealth. power and money, the envy of the world, were within your grasp. but at the same time, you also have to bear a certain risk. you need to fight with others, be wary of traps being set for you, or even be killed. do you want to live the life you have now, or do you want to be the daughter of a rich man? jiang yining asked calmly. ye xiaoxi was about to answer. she emphasized again, think about it seriously. just treat it as if youre facing a real-life choice. ye xiaoxi shut her mouth again and seriously considered the hypothesis she had proposed. after a long while- i think id rather be the daughter of a rich family, ye xiaoxi answered. really? yes. 1 have nothing now. im too small. anyone can ruin my life. yining, ill tell you the truth. if it werent for you, i might have committed suicide long ago. so, i want to change my life. even if i have to take the risk, im willing. she wanted to become stronger and not hide behind yining and drag her down. even if she was not the daughter of a rich family, she would still work hard. even if she couldnt catch up to yinings height, at least the difference wouldnt be too big. ye xiaoxi noticed the change in jiang yinings expression and smiled. why are you so serious? its just a question. no matter what, its impossible for me to suddenly become the daughter of a rich family. id better stop daydreaming and work hard to realize my dreams. xiaoxi, i have something to tell you. what is it? you might really be the child of a rich family. do you know the yuan family? the grandfather has been looking for his first love, zhang qiaoqiao. and your grandmother is the person he is looking for, jiang yining said clearly. are you joking? my grandmas name isnt zhang qiaoqiao. ye xiaoxi was laughing so hard that she could not stop herself. jiang yining stood up and held her shoulders. im serious. im not joking.. Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: I’ll Take You to Watch a Meteor Shower chapter 192: ill take you to watch a meteor shower tonight translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio your grandmother might have changed her name for some reason. therefore, its not a big problem that the names did not match. jiang yining took out the photo and showed it to ye xiaoxi. look, isnt this what your mother looked like when she was young? ye xiaoxi was skeptical as she took the photo. with a glance, she confirmed that the person on it was indeed her mother. because she had seen the same photo firsthand. it was just that she had lost it because she had moved. she still couldnt believe it. she muttered, yining, could there be a mistake? ive never heard my mother or grandmother mention the yuan family. besides, 1 grew up in a-city. the yuan family is powerful and influential. its impossible for my mother and grandmother to not want to acknowledge them when were living such a miserable life, right? in the past, her family did not even have the money to buy rice. they were so poor that they had to eat gruel for a month she was so hungry that she became skin and bones. every time she moved, her vision would turn black. in order to feed them, her grandma did not hesitate to sell her blood. how could she not look for the yuan family at such a difficult time? wasnt this contradictory? i dont know why they refuse to acknowledge the yuan family. xiaoxi, what 1 want to tell you is that the yuan family is looking for you everywhere. old master yuan really wants to meet your grandmother. if you really want to reunite with him, i can tell him to do a paternity test. if the match is successful, you will be the young miss of the yuan family and will not have to suffer anymore. but at the same time, you might also be dragged into the yuan familys internal strife. elder yuan already had eight sons. none of them are easy to deal with. jiang yining explained the pros and cons clearly and gave her the chance to make her own choice. ye xiaoxi felt as if she was in a dream. after nearly twenty years of suffering, someone told her that she might be the child of the yuan family, one of the four great families in a-city. even television dramas werent this surreal, right? yining, what do you think 1 should do? ye xiaoxi was at a loss. xiaoxi, this is your life. 1 cant give you any advice. you need to think about it yourself and see what kind of life you want. jiang yining was willing to help with other matters, but she could not give her opinion on matters that concerned ye xiaoxis life. can 1 think about it? ye xiaoxi asked. of course you can. if youve thought it through, you can reply to me at any time so that 1 can arrange the follow-up. if xiaoxi was unwilling to reunite with the yuan family, she would erase all the evidence. so that the yuan family never finds her again. yes. ye xiaoxi nodded. lets go. jiang yining patted her shoulder. the two of them walked towards the classroom door. xiao yeyu, who was hiding outside, heard the footsteps and hurriedly hid to the side. after the two of them left, she walked out from the dark, revealing an envious and scheming expression. she had never expected that ye xiaoxi could be a member of the yuan family! that was the yuan family, one of the four great families! their power and status were hundreds of times that of the xiao family! the person she looked down on had suddenly become a phoenix. how could she balance her emotions? xiao yeyu was shocked, but she also felt that jiang yining was scheming. it was very likely that she already knew that ye xiaoxi had something to do with the yuan family, which was why she treated her so well. she only told her about her relationship with the yuan family after she won ye xiaoxi over. that way, when ye xiaoxi returned to the yuan family in the future, she would be able to maintain a close relationship with jiang yining. she was really stupid. she had been with them for so long, but she had never realized that jiang yining was so shrewd. xiao yeyu wanted to do something. she was going to seize this opportunity. xiao family. xiao yeyu pondered for a while. when she returned home and saw her brother, xiao nanchen, she had an idea. brother. what? xiao nanchen said unhappily. last time, his mother had given him a slap in front of so many people, making him embarrassed. he was still holding a grudge. he got angry when he saw xiao yeyu! brother, let me tell you something. this is a good opportunity for you to make a meteoric rise. are you that kind? xiao nanchen sneered and picked up a strawberry with a toothpick. were family. if theres anything good, 111 naturally think of you. besides, you can decide whether its a good thing or not after 1 finish speaking. xiao yeyu wasnt angered by his cold face at all. instead, she kept smiling. xiao nanchen didnt say anything. xiao yeyu recounted the details of what she had overheard today and said with a beaming face, brother, if you manage to get ye xiaoxi, youll become the yuan familys grandson-in-law. given how old master yuan is obsessed with his first love, he would definitely treat ye xiaoxi well when he brings her back to the yuan family. taking care of everyone that is connected to his family how can you not benefit from it? xiao nanchen sneered, are you asking me to live off a woman? our family hasnt fallen to such a state, right? he didnt have any ambitions and felt that the xiao family was in a good state. if he had enough money, he could live happily for the rest of his life. he hated his mother and sister the most. they were always scheming, trying to curry favor with rich people. what do you mean by living off a woman? this is a strong alliance. only by forming a relationship with someone stronger can we raise the status of our family, xiao yeyu said seriously. so what if we raise our familys status? isnt it just spending more money and curry favor with more people? xiao nanchen said indifferently. seeing his attitude, xiao yeyu said viciously, do you look down on people with power? do you think power is not important? xiao nanchen, can you wake up? if you and lu zhi were placed together, you wouldnt even be fit to carry his shoes, let alone snatch his woman. the last time you took the initiative to seduce jiang yining, did she even look at you? its all because youre not capable and cant compare to lu zhi xiao yeyu! xiao nanchen was angry and roared. do you think you can shut me up just because you have a loud voice? xiao nanchen, the reality has always been cruel. the strong preyed on the weak. its just that youve been deceiving yourself. let me tell you, if you continue to laze around like this and wait for death, jiang yining will never fall for you! xiao yeyu stood up and took her bag. she looked down at him and said, think about my proposal. when would you have such a precious opportunity in life? when she really returns to the yuan family, she might not even like you even if you try to curry favor with her. after saying that, she stomped away in her high heels. xiao nanchen looked up at the ceiling. after a moment he stood up angrily and swept everything on the table to the ground. looking down on me? sooner or later, i will let all of you know how powerful 1 am! before she went to sleep, jiang yining received a message from xiao yeyu. [yining, ive thought it through. 1 dont want the tao familys money. help me talk to elder tao and see if he can arrange a position for me in the tao familys head office after 1 graduate. i want to work with the tao family after my studies are over. 1 want to accumulate experience so that 1 can help my father manage the company better in the future.] [okay.] jiang yining gave an affirmative reply. xiao yeyu: thank you, good night. jiang yining turned off her phone, closed her eyes, and was about to fall asleep. however, there was a knock on the door. who is it? its me. lu zhi? it was already so late. why was he looking for her? puzzled, jiang yining got up and walked to the door. whats the matter? theres a meteor shower tonight. ill take you to see it.. Chapter 193 - Chapter 193:I Can Get You Anything You Like chapter 193:i can get you anything you like translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio watching a meteor shower late at night? jiang vining was stunned. lu zhi didnt give her a chance to choose. he held her hand forcefully and walked out. wait, let me change my clothes. she was still wearing her pajamas. how could she go out? theres no need to change. its just the two of us. no one will notice what youre wearing on the top of the mountain. this person really did whatever he wanted. it wasnt up to anyone at all. lu zhi drove the car personally. jiang vining was a little sleepy. she sat in the front passenger seat and narrowed her eyes. why do you suddenly want to watch the meteor shower? dont you girls like romantic things? lu zhi asked instead of answering. jiang vining smiled slightly and said, im not an ordinary girl. silently waiting for a night, just for that short moment of beauty. she felt that it was not worth it. lu zhi didnt refute her words. he continued driving forward. the car drove out of the city and followed the winding mountain road. it was very quiet in the mountains, but there were lights along the way. jiang vining almost fell asleep. the car stopped and lu zhi said in a clear voice, were here. jiang vining sat up and jumped out of the car. she looked around in surprise. there was actually a manor built on this mountain. at this moment, it was brightly lit and there were dozens of servants dressed in the same clothes busy working. seeing that they had arrived, the servants greeted them one after another. hello, sir. hello, young mistress.11 is this your territory? jiang yining asked curiously. yes, it s under my name, lu zhi replied calmly. youre really extravagant. this villa was so remote that they could only stay for a few days a year, but there were so many servants. she really couldnt imagine the happiness of the rich. this will belong to you in the future. you can be as extravagant as me. lu zhi smiled. jiang yining pursed her lips and didnt take it seriously. she never needed others to give her what she wanted. she could fight for it herself. lu zhi brought her to the balcony of the tallest building in the manor. jiang yining saw a sofa and a blanket, so she quickly took off her shoes and climbed up. she wrapped herself tightly with the blanket. the temperature on the mountain was much lower than at the foot of the mountain. moreover, the humidity was high on the mountain. she was afraid of the cold. he called the housekeeper of the manor after seeing that she only had her small face exposed and looked like a caterpillar. not long after, the housekeeper brought someone to bring over a heating stove and left behind a few plates of fresh fruits and barbecue items. jiang yining happily moved to the stove and picked up a glass of fruit juice to drink. youre quite thoughtful. i can get you anything you like. lu zhis words were ambiguous. jiang yining felt a little embarrassed and changed the topic. do you want to barbecue yourself? yes, ill personally barbecue it for you. the first barbecue in my life is given to you. arent you going to express your gratitude? jiang yining rolled her eyes at him. til give you a kick. do you want it? youre getting bolder and bolder. you even dare to kick me. lu zhis voice was filled with danger. jiang yining shook her head slightly. she was not afraid of him at all. anyway, as long as he wasnt really angry, he wouldnt do anything to her. lu zhi smiled dotingly when he saw her unruly behavior. then, he placed the skewers by the fire and slowly roasted them. unknowingly the lights in the manor were extinguished, leaving only the starry sky. jiang yining lay on the sofa and looked at the countless stars. then, she looked at lu zhis handsome face, which was illuminated by the fire beside her. her heart was unprecedentedly at ease. even though it was peaceful, that was all. if only time could stop at this moment. unfortunately that was only an if. lu zhi finished roasting the food and handed it to her, dont eat too much. if you eat too much at night, its easy to get indigestion. mhm. jiang yining nodded but kept stuffing food into her mouth. her cheeks were stuffed like a little hamster. lu zhi smiled when he saw her like this. the two of them chatted as they ate. it was late in the night. suddenly, a meteor flashed across the dark night. it illuminated the entire night sky. jiang yining pulled lu zhis hand excitedly and said, did you see that? meteor! so many meteors! i saw it. lu zhis eyes only glanced at the starry sky. the rest of his time was focused on her. who said that she wasnt an ordinary girl and didnt like romance? it was just that she had too much on her shoulders and was unwilling to show this side in front of others. for the rest of his life he would take good care of her and make her happy. make a wish, lu zhi said. jiang yining said awkwardly, its a lie that your wish will come true if you wish upon a meteor. how would you know its a lie if you dont make a wish? jiang yining was encouraged by him. she clasped her hands and closed her eyes. she silently made a wish. she hoped that lin yan would be fine and come back safely. she paused for a second and added. she hoped that lu zhis illness could be cured soon so that he would no longer be tortured by it. jiang yining opened her eyes after she made her wish and continued to admire the beautiful starry sky. lu zhi asked, what did you wish for? you cant say your wish, or it wont work. jiang yining would never tell him. then can you tell me if your wish has anything to do with me? oh im not telling you. jiang yining said softly, picked up the blanket, and wrapped herself up again. the meteor shower has ended. im going to sleep. lu zhi smiled and walked to the sofa to lie down. the sofa was three meters wide, more than enough to fit three or four people. the two of them lay down, more than a meter apart. therefore, jiang yining didnt mind sharing the sofa with him. the night became darker. jiang yining looked at the starry sky and closed her eyes blissfully. in the morning, rhe chirping of birds could be heard. when jiang yining was in a daze, she felt cold and couldnt help but move toward a warm place. after moving for a while, she finally found a comfortable place. she fell asleep again. lu zhi was a light sleeper. when he woke up, he saw jiang yining in his arms. her small face was indifferent as she pressed herself against him. lu zhis heart was filled with joy. he smiled and placed her hand on his waist. then, he continued to sleep. the sun rose bit by bit until it hung in the sky. jiang yining felt that it was a little dazzling. she opened her eyes and looked at the beautiful face in front of her. her mind went blank for a moment. then, she figured out the current situation. she tiptoed and tried to get up. however, her hand was suddenly pulled down by someone, and she fell back down. bam. her bright red lips pressed tightly against lu zhis cheek. in the next second, lu zhi slowly opened his dark eyes and his gaze was fixed on her. jiang yining, are you molesting me so early in the morning? she wasnt, and she didnt! he better not slander her! jiang yining struggled, wanting to leave. however, lu zhi pressed her head down and said, you kissed me once. shouldnt you let me kiss you back? only then can we be even.. Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Lu Zhi, You Hooligan chapter 194: lu zhi, you hooligan translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio lu zhi looked up and inched closer to her face. jiang yinings face was extremely red. she used one hand to cover his mouth. lu zhi, you hooligan. he actually wanted to kiss her! dont even think about it! lu zhi narrowed his eyes and looked at her with a faint smile. then, he kissed her palm. jiang yining was instantly petrified, and her body temperature rose. before she could react, lu zhi quickly let go of her and retreated to a safe distance. alright, dont laze in bed. go and have breakfast. he walked as fast as he could. jiang yining came back to her senses, picked up a pillow, and threw it at him. lu zhi, just you wait! a crisp roar echoed in the forest, startling countless birds. in the afternoon, jiang yining and lu zhi returned to the city. ye xiaoxi called her and told her that she had decided to do a dna test with the yuan family. jiang yining asked repeatedly, are you sure you want to do this? xiaoxi, once you do a paternity test with the yuan family, youll never be able to break away from the relationship. yes, im sure. she had been alone for twenty years and did not want to continue like this. with the yuan family backing her up, at least she wouldnt be trampled to death like an ant. if she encountered any problems in the future, she would not drag yining down anymore. as for the fight between the rich families, she would try her best to adapt. jiang yining respected her decision. alright, ill inform the yuan family now. yes. she hung up the phone. jiang yining conveyed ye xiaoxis wishes to lu zhi. lu zhi called elder yuan personally. when old master yuan heard that they had found his granddaughter, he was very excited. he expressed that he wanted to meet her now. he could also settle the dna test. jiang yining asked for ye xiaoxis opinion. ye xiaoxi agreed. hence, in the evening, jiang yining, lu zhi, elder yuan, and ye xiaoxi arranged to meet at the cafe next to the peoples hospital. lu zhi and jiang yining arrived at the cafe early after picking ye xiaoxi up. yining, what kind of person is elder yuan? ye xiaoxi asked nervously. is he stem? a little, but overall, hes easy to get along with. dont be nervous. jiang yining held her hand. ye xiaoxi nodded. lu zhi sat silently at the side. another half an hour passed. old master yuan finally arrived. under the escort of his bodyguards, he entered the second floor of the cafe. the moment he saw ye xiaoxi, he rushed forward excitedly without waiting for jiang yinings introduction. he grabbed her arm and said, its her, it must be her her eyes and brows are so similar to qiaoqiaos, so it was definitely her. my child. grandpa had a hard time finding for you. old master yuan was very forceful. ye xiaoxi felt a little pain from the pinch. furthermore, this was the first time she had met him. to be treated so warmly by an unfamiliar elder. it was really awkward. ye xiaoxi looked to the side and begged jiang yining for help. jiang yining stepped forward and stood in front of ye xiaoxi. mr. yuan, you should sit down and talk. lu zhi also said clearly, elder yuan. youre not familiar with ye xiaoxi yet. take your time and dont scare her. yes, youre right. i was too abrupt. old master yuan calmed down and let go of ye xiaoxi. his expression returned to normal. however, he was still staring at ye xiaoxi passionately. even without a dna test, he was certain that she was qiaoqiaos descendant. genes couldnt fool people. xiaoxi, tell elder yuan about your grandmother and mother. jiang yining said to ease the atmosphere. ye xiaoxi was a little nervous. she clasped her hands together and stammered out a few words. elder yuan found out that zhang qiaoqiao and her daughter had suffered a lot. this old man, who had experienced many storms, had tears in his eyes. i let her down. if only 1 had come back earlier and taken her away. the three of you wouldnt have suffered so much. where is your grandmother now? elder yuan asked after a pause. and your mother how are they? they are all dead. ye xiaoxi mumbled. her grandmother was indeed dead, and her mother was still alive, but in her eyes, she was no different from a dead person. what old master yuans face was filled with shock. my grandmother died of cancer, and my mother she was addicted to drugs, her body was ruined, and she passed away. im the only one in my family now. ye xiaoxi lowered her head. old master yuans tears fell. he had been looking for qiaoqiao for decades, but he did not expect that he would not be able to see her for the last time. she would leave him forever. are you alright? ye xiaoxi asked worriedly. im fine. old master yuan wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with a tissue and asked her where her grandmother was buried and how she lived without her elders. ye xiaoxi answered them one by one. my mother left me with a pile of debts. thanks to yinings help, im safe and sound. old master yuan looked at jiang yining gratefully. thank you for taking care of xiaoxi for me. xiaoxi is my friend, so its only right for me to do so. jiang yining said politely. seeing that it was about time, lu zhi suggested, the peoples hospital is just next door. lets go and do the test. old master yuan said, xiaoxi, ive already decided that youre my granddaughter just by looking at you. however, 1 have no choice but to do the dna test. i have to give the entire yuan family an explanation. he spoke very seriously. he was afraid that ye xiaoxi would hold a grudge against him. thats what you should do. ye xiaoxi waved her hand. actually, i also want to know if im really your granddaughter. if so, then i wont be alone in this world. 111 have family like everyone else. when she said this, old master yuans thoughts were filled with her again. elder yuan said, dont worry. no matter what the results are, ill take good care of you. yes. ye xiaoxi nodded. the four of them went to the hospital together. due to the importance of the matter, they could not leak the news before they confirmed it. therefore, old master yuan had already ordered people to clear out the hospitals dna testing department in advance. elder yuan and ye xiaoxi went in to do a dna test. jiang yining and lu zhi were waiting outside. not long after, jiang yinings phone suddenly rang. she glanced at it and realized it was xiao yeyu. jiang yining walked to the side and answered the call. hello. yining, is xiaoxi with you? i brought her some fruits, but there was no one at home, xiao yeyu said gently. yes, shes playing with me outside, jiang yining replied. where are you guys? i want to go over too. were almost done playing. xiaoxi will be home soon. jiang yining didnt want xiao yeyu to know that ye xiaoxi might be a member of the yuan family. naturally, she refused to let her come over. xiao yeyu replied, alright then. ill leave the fruits on the doorknob for xiaoxi. remember to tell her. alright. jiang yining hung up and returned to lu zhis side. leaning against the wall, she stared at the signboard outside the dna testing department in a daze. on the other end of the phone, xiao yeyu heard the beeping sound and clenched her fists. she had sent someone to follow ye xiaoxi for the past few days. tonight, ye xiaoxi got into jiang yinings car and left in a hurry. it had been so long, and she had yet to return. she must have met with the yuan family. there was not much time left for her brother. she had to think of a way to get her brother to build a relationship with ye xiaoxi as soon as possible.. Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Rags to Riches chapter 195: rags to riches translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio bang! the door of the dna testing department was pushed open. ye xiaoxi and old master yuan walked out. the doctor had already collected their blood and hair and was doing detailed testing. now, all they needed to do was wait for the results to come out. ye xiaoxi subconsciously walked over to jiang yining. old master yuan also followed her and looked at her with a smile. jiang yining was speechless. she remembered clearly that the first time she met elder yuan, he had a firm and decisive attitude with a domineering aura. why did he feel more and more unfamiliar now? if he didnt look exactly the same, she would have suspected he was another person. old master yuan did not notice the strange gazes from the people around him. he focused on ye xiaoxi and said, our family hasnt had a girl for two generations. xiaoxi, if youre really my granddaughter, then youre the only precious thing in the yuan family. ye xiaoxi recalled what jiang yining had told her before. elder yuan already had eight sons instantly, she felt like she was about to explode. if she was really his granddaughter, wouldnt she have eight uncles? and her cousin brothers ye xiaoxi pursed her lips. old master yuan continued to laugh in a silly way, trying to find a conversation. the dna test results would be out in two hours. the four of them waited and waited. finally the door of the dna testing department opened, and the doctor walked out with a report. he solemnly handed it to old master yuan. mr. yuan, your genetic compatibility with miss ye is as high as 99.67% according to medical terms, the two of you are indeed related. ye xiaoxi was stunned by the doctors words. old master yuan was so excited that tears streamed down his face. i knew it. this girl is qiaoqiaos granddaughter. our yuan family finally has a girl. jiang yining and lu zhi were speechless. was he glad that he had found the granddaughter of his first love? or was he glad that the yuan family finally had a girl? old master yuan was elated for a while before he turned around and held ye xiaoxis hand. my child, come back to the yuan family with me today. 1 want to announce to everyone that youre my granddaughter! by the way, im going to hold a grand family recognition banquet for you so that everyone in a-city will know that youre the young mistress of our yuan family! this is too sudden, ye xiaoxi said. can you give me some time? from the beginning to the end, she had never felt that she was old master yuans granddaughter. she only came with the attitude of trying. at this moment, she felt as if she was floating in the clouds. she did not feel at ease. whats wrong? dont you like me as your grandfather? you dont want to enter our yuan family? old master yuan asked sensitively. no, 1 like you very much. but this was too sudden. i couldnt adjust in time. can you give me two days to prepare? ye xiaoxi said helplessly. old master yuan suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and said, alright then, you go home first. ill send someone to pick you up in two days. yes, thank you, elder yuan. youre still calling me elder yuan? old master yuan asked with a smile. grandpa. ye xiaoxi changed her tone. sigh, my precious granddaughter. elder yuan instantly felt comfortable. ye xiaoxi smiled happily. the old man in front of her seemed different from the rumors. she was starting to like this grandfather of hers, not just for the wealth and status of the yuan family. old master yuan was reluctant to leave the hospital and wanted to send ye xiaoxi home personally. however, ye xiaoxi insisted on going back with jiang yining. he could only give up. after bidding farewell to elder yuan, ye xiaoxi sat in jiang yinings car and remained silent for a long while. jiang yining thought that she was very calm. unexpectedly, at the next moment. ye xiaoxi grabbed her hand and placed it on her arm. yining, pinch me. let me know that im not dreaming. jiang yining pinched her. it doesnt hurt. you pinched me too lightly. ye xiaoxi was not satisfied. jiang yining had no choice but to agree to her request and pinched her hard. ye xiaoxi let out a scream that sounded like a pig being slaughtered. lu zhi was shocked. his hands that were holding the steering wheel trembled slightly. it hurts. youre so cruel. ye xiaoxi mumbled. you were the one who told me to use force, jiang yining said calmly. ye xiaoxi pouted and rubbed her arm. when the pain passed, she laughed again. yining, this is actually true. ever since i was young, i dreamed that i might be a princess, but for some reason, i was forced to suffer among the people. unexpectedly, my dream came true. yes, its true. before you speak, can you wipe the saliva from your mouth? jiang yining said with a faint smile. ye xiaoxi subconsciously wiped her hands. when she realized that there was no saliva, she glared at her. yining, id better not sleep tonight. otherwise, im afraid that when i wake up, everything will be a dream again. jiang yining ruffled her hair. dont worry. youre the young mistress of the yuan family. this is a fact that no one can change. mhm. ye xiaoxi trusted her and nodded obediently. the two of them returned to the villa after ye xiaoxi was driven home. halfway through, elder yuan called. he said that he would send a lawyer over tomorrow to go through the documents and officially transfer the peninsula manor to them. jiang yining smiled happily. now that she had finally gotten this house, it would be much easier to complete the mission. on the other side, when ye xiaoxi returned home, she saw a basket of fruits hanging on the doorknob. when they were at the hospital, yining had already told her that yeyu had brought her something. therefore, she was not surprised at all. ye xiaoxi happily took the fruit basket, opened the door, and placed the items on the table barefooted. then, she dialed xiao yeyus number. she thanked her. xiao yeyu could hear her lively tone and asked, xiaoxi, do you have something good to share with me? oh theres indeed something good, but ill tell you in two days. ye xiaoxi did not want others to know that she was a member of the yuan family so soon. yining was an exception. she would wait for old master yuan no, her grandfather to bring her back to the yuan family officially. then, she would tell yeyu again. xiao yeyu sneered in her heart. she was still hiding it from her at this time. although jiang yining and ye xiaoxi say they treated her as a friend, they kept everything from her in private. it was obvious that she was being treated as an outsider. oh, then ill wait. xiao yeyu paused for a moment and then said, oh right, xiaoxi. tomorrow night, one of my classmates is organizing a social gathering. do you want to join us? what? a social gathering? i dont want to go. a social gathering was a small banquet for men and women to bond. to put it bluntly, it was to find a partner. come on, were missing one person. besides, dont you envy yining and lu zhi for being so sweet? youre already so old. its time for you to find a boy to date. tomorrow, all the handsome guys are going! their looks and figures are first-class! if you miss it, you will definitely regret it. xiao yeyu kept persuading her. ye xiaoxi was tempted. she had never been in a relationship before. it was not that no one liked her, nor was it that she was ugly. in fact, her appearance was very delicate and pretty, attracting the attention of boys. however, she felt inferior. she felt that with her family background, she would only be a burden to others. therefore, every time a boy took the initiative to express his goodwill. she would always reject them. right now the situation was different. she was about to enter the yuan family, and she no longer had to worry about the endless debts when she opened her eyes. she no longer had to rush to her workplace after class, afraid that if she was late, her salary would be deducted, and she would not be able to afford her tuition and living expenses. ye xiaoxi thought for a while and said, alright then, see you tomorrow. xiao yeyu clenched her fists happily. okay, see you tomorrow. bye bye.. Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Save Me chapter 196: save me translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the next day. jiang yining and lu zhi met with the yuan familys private lawyer. the other party represented old master yuan and transferred the peninsula manor to them. he handed the keys to them. lu zhi handed it to jiang yining generously. do you want to take a look at the manor? of course i want to. she had spent so much effort to obtain the manor. would she be letting herself down if she didnt take a look? moreover, she really wanted to know what secrets this peninsula manor had that made the other party spend 1.4 million just to stay there for a few days. then lets go and take a look today. youre not busy? jiang yining realized that he had been very free recently. he didnt care about the companys matters, but he accompanied her to watch the meteor shower. it was only noon, and he still wanted to go to the peninsula manor with her. this didnt fit his workaholic image at all. im not busy. lu zhi replied calmly. jiang yining was speechless. alright, if he wanted to go with her, then so be it. thus, the two of them took a car and rushed to the peninsula manor. ever since the yuan family bought the place and renovated it, no one has lived there. most of the manor still maintained its original appearance from the last century. the scenery was quiet and exquisite. what was especially amazing was that even though it was a downtown area, it was abnormally quiet here. there was almost no noise outside. jiang yining went to a few rooms and looked around. lu zhi followed behind her unhurriedly and said, if you like this place, we can move in after our wedding. uh why did it sound like a newlywed couple discussing where to live? no need. im just curious about whats so special about this century-old mansion. im already used to living in the villa, and i dont want to move. it would be fine to come here for a few days for a vacation. alright, ill listen to you. whatever his wife said, lu zhi would respect it. jiang yining was speechless. he was this easy to talk to? he has been getting weirder and weirder recently. with that thought in mind, jiang yinings gaze inadvertently swept across a painting and she paused. the next second she took a few steps towards the painting. this painting is quite old. yes, it looks very old, lu zhi said calmly. jiang yining tiptoed and took the painting down. she called a servant over and asked, when was this painting put up? it was there when we came. it should be something left behind by the previous owner. the servant answered honestly. jiang yining nodded and admired it for a while. she hung the painting back. take good care of this house. ill come back in a few days. yes, madam. the servant was in awe and trepidation of her new master. jiang yining didnt mind and continued to look at other places. unknowingly, the sky turned dark. jiang yining and lu zhi had dinner at the manor. on the other side was the busy nightlife and heavy traffic. only then did the prosperity of a-city officially begin. ye xiaoxi changed into a beautiful dress and called xiao yeyu. she told her that she was already at the entrance of the restaurant. not long after, xiao yeyu ran out and hugged her passionately. youre finally here. weve been waiting for you for a long time. ye xiaoxi tugged at her skirt shyly and asked, it wont be embarrassing for me towear this, right? she had put on simple and elegant makeup today and matched it with a white dress. she looked obedient and sweet, like a daisy. it was quiet yet eye-catching. xiao yeyu didnt like her outfit, but when she thought of how she was about to become the young mistress of the yuan family, she praised her against her will, its very beautiful. how is it embarrassing? in my opinion, youre the most eye-catching among us girls. its not as exaggerated as you say. ye xiaoxi said with a flushed face. xiao yeyu hooked her neck and said, alright, dont be modest. lets go in quickly. dont let the others wait. mhm. ye xiaoxi nodded. xiao yeyu led her into the dining room. there were already two girls and four boys inside. everyone was well-dressed and fashionable. ye xiaoxi could not help but feel inferior. xiao yeyu introduced her to everyone. this is my good friend, ye xiaoxi. shes a gentle girl and were in the same class. we have a very good relationship. dont bully her. otherwise, i wont forgive you. how would we dare to bully yeyus friends? thats right. your friends are our friends. we will definitely treat her well. xiaoxi, youre really beautiful. come sit beside me. everyone was very supportive and spoke at the same time. ye xiaoxi had never seen such a scene before, and the restraint in her heart dissipated a lot. she lifted her skirt and sat beside xiao yeyu and another girl. after she sat down, the boy sitting opposite her took the initiative to pick up the bottle and pour her a small glass. ye xiaoxi looked up and noticed his clean, fair, and handsome face. her face turned red all the way to her neck. the boy smiled, looking even more charming. xiao yeyu noticed this scene and smiled. come, lets have a toast for tonight. the others raised their glasses. i cant drink. ye xiaoxi waved her hand. dont be such a wet blanket. everyone needs to drink. yes, this is sake. the alcohol content is very low. with yeyu around, she will take care of you when you get drunk. everyone was trying to persuade her. ye xiaoxi was initially quite resistant to it, but when she looked at xiao yeyu, who was beside her, she felt that it was fine to be drunk. after all, they were friends. yeyu would never harm her. hence, she listened to the others and drank it. with the first cup, there was naturally a second cup, a third cup thanks to the game, ye xiaoxi was forced to drink quite a bit. the alcohol content of the sake was indeed low, but when she drank too much, the aftereffect came, and she started to feel dizzy. ye xiaoxis cheeks were flushed red and she felt a little light-headed. at this moment, xiao yeyus phone started to ring. she turned to ye xiaoxi and said, im sorry. my father called. ill go out and answer it. remember not to run around and wait for me to come back. mhm. ye xiaoxi nodded. xiao yeyu stood up and left. after she left, the others continued to persuade her to drink. ye xiaoxi was so drunk that she was about to throw up. she waved her hand and rejected it. i cant take it anymore. im going to throw up. she looked to the side and saw that xiao yeyu had not returned yet. she staggered to her feet and said, im going out to get some fresh air and call yeyu back. huang yiyang, who was sitting beside her, stood up and said, ill go with you. no need. ye xiaoxi rejected politely. huang yiyang followed her firmly and said, youre a little drunk. im worried. after getting drunk, ye xiaoxi couldnt even walk properly and had no strength left. she was supported by him forcefully as she walked forward. there was no chance of struggling. the others did not stop him. after leaving the restaurant, huang yiyang brought ye xiaoxi around for a walk. he couldnt find xiao yeyu. ye xiaoxi suggested to return and wait for her. huang yiyang promised, but he kept bringing her into the dark alley. ye xiaoxi noticed that something was amiss and asked, what are you doing? let me go, i want to go back. huang yiyang shed his gentlemanly look and said with a smirk, arent you interested in me? come with me. from tonight onwards, you are my girlfriend. i dont want to be your girlfriend. let me go. ye xiaoxi struggled. huang yiyang tugged at his tie and said disdainfully, you dont want to be my girlfriend? i think you cant wait to become my woman, right? i heard from others that you came from a poor family. to be able to have a relationship with our huang family is a blessing that you have cultivated for eight lifetimes. why are you being pretentious? are you trying to reject me now and then accept me later? im telling you, this is not going to work on me. rather than playing tricks with me, it would be more practical to have sex directly. as soon as he finished speaking, he was about to touch her. in her fury, ye xiaoxi raised her hand and gave him a tight slap. shameless! youre yeyus friend. ill tell her what kind of person you are! huang yiyang was instantly enraged. he grabbed her arm and threw her fiercely against the wall. his gaze was fierce. do you think xiao yeyu will side with you if you tell her? what are you compared to our huang family? even if i kill you, xiao yeyu wouldnt dare to say anything. after saying that, he wanted to force a kiss on her. ye xiaoxi struggled with all her might. huang yiyang couldnt succeed, and he was filled with anger. he grabbed her head and slammed it against the wall. ye xiaoxis vision darkened. however, she still risked her life and gathered enough strength to open her mouth and bite his neck. the strong bite made him bleed. huang yiyang let go of her in pain. ye xiaoxi stumbled out of the alley and happened to see a car passing by. without thinking, she blocked the car. creak! the car came to a sudden stop, and the ear-piercing sound of the tires cutting through the road resounded through the night sky. the car stopped at a spot less than half an arms length away from ye xiaoxi. ye xiaoxi used the last of her strength and cried, save me. Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Give It a Try Since You’re Fated With Her? chapter 197: give it a try since youre fated with her? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after she finished speaking, her vision went black. the man in the drivers seat looked at the girl lying quietly in front of the car and frowned slightly. after a long silence, only then did he get out of the car. he walked up to her and was about to pick her up. huang yiyang covered his neck and ran out while cursing. he pushed him away and scolded ye xiaoxi, b*tch, how dare you hurt me? if i dont kill you today, my surname wont be huang. he raised his leg and was about to kick ye xiaoxi. however, before he could touch her, he was stopped by someone. huang yiyang turned around and saw a tall man. he was stunned. then, he said arrogantly, who are you? this is my girlfriend. stay out of my business with her! otherwise, ill beat you up too! after saying that, he was about to touch ye xiaoxi again. but in the next second, the shoulder that was clamped by the man was in intense pain. huang yiyangs face twitched. it hurts, it hurts. let go of me.11 get lost. the man spat out two words in disgust. huang yiyang was so angry that he wanted to scold him again. however, the pain in his body made him swallow back his obscenities. he took out his wallet from his pocket and took out a few hundred dollars. he threw it at the man. dont you want money? ill give you money, so dont be a busybody! he thought that the man would leave obediently. however, he did not expect the other party to punch him in the face. huang yiyang screamed and fell to the ground. the man did not even spare him a glance as he carried ye xiaoxi into his car. then, he left. huang yiyang got up from the ground and was about to curse at the car. however, he noticed that the other partys license plate number was 888888. moreover, the car had the yuan familys emblem on it. he was so frightened that he quivered and ran in the direction of the restaurant. xiao yeyu waited for more than an hour on the top floor of the hotel. there was still no news of success. she couldnt help but call xiao nanchen and ask, brother, how are things on your side? didnt i ask you to be a hero and save the damsel in distress? you still havent found ye xiaoxi? dont mess up such a precious opportunity. she came up with a scheme for tonight. she had known what kind of person huang yiyang was and had intentionally revealed ye xiaoxis family situation to him. huang yiyang was filled with bad intentions, so he naturally knew what this kind of social gathering meant. she even bribed the waiter of the restaurant. huang yiyangs food was mixed with some medicine. it made him restless. after she left, huang yiyang would definitely not be able to hold it in and lay his hands on ye xiaoxi. when the time came, her brother would step in and save ye xiaoxi. although it was cliche to be a hero saving a damsel in distress, it had always worked. she was not afraid that ye xiaoxi, who had never been in a relationship before, would not fall for her brother. on the other end of the phone, xiao nanchen said impatiently, ive been waiting outside for a long time, but i havent seen anyone. did you make a mistake? xiao yeyus heart skipped a beat. could it be that the opportunity had been missed and huang yiyang had taken advantage of her? she immediately hung up xiao nanchen1 s call and called huang yiyang. huang yiyang answered. xiao yeyu questioned him sternly, huang, where did you take my friend? i didnt bring her. she said she wanted to come out and look for you. 1 accompanied her out, but she suddenly confessed to me and said that she liked me. i rejected her, and she went crazy. she beat me up and ran away, huang yiyang accused first. xiao yeyu understood ye xiaoxis character and naturally did not believe his nonsense. she warned, huang yiyang, let me tell you, if you dare to touch my friend, i will kill you even if i have to risk my life. huang yiyang did not take her threat to heart at all. he hung up the phone. he didnt know why he was especially restless tonight. he wanted to hook up with a girl and vent his anger. xiao yeyu quickly called xiao nanchen and a few friends. she asked them to help her search nearby. ye xiaoxi was a member of the yuan family. it would be troublesome if something happened to her. she didnt dare to stay idle either, so she followed everyone to search. at the same time, in a riverside villa in the center of a-city. when the housekeeper and the servants saw their master personally carrying a girl in, their eyes widened in unison. they must be dreaming! in the past 32 years, their master had never brought a female into this house. why did he suddenly bring someone here? could it be that they were going to welcome a new mistress? yuan xudong placed ye xiaoxi in the guest room and instructed, go get the doctor. yes, sir. the housekeeper followed the instructions and went to find the doctor. while the doctor was examining the girl, the housekeeper tried to ask, sir, who is this girl? a stranger. he passed by and saw that she was pitiful, so he saved her. yuan xudong said coldly, when she wakes up, let her go immediately. oh, i see. the housekeeper was a little disappointed, but he still said positively, sir, youre not young anymore. you should make considerations for your lifelong happiness. this girl looks pretty good. it seems that both of you are fated since you just happened to save her life. why dont you try to develop this relationship? uncle fu, you talk too much. yuan xudong lowered his eyebrows and scolded coldly. uncle fu wasnt afraid of him. he curled his lips and said pitifully, sir, im old. 1 just want to see you get married and have children. yuan xudong was the eldest son of the yuan family. however, old master yuan had never been close to his sons because they were his mistress sons. the only thing old master yuan cared about was his first love. he had not married for so many years, but he had left the position of his first wife to her. he was harsh and cold to his sons. therefore, yuan xudong did not have a deep relationship with his father. yuan xudong had followed uncle fu since he was young and was taken care of by him. the two of them were not biological father and son, bur they were more like biological father and son. uncle fu also knew that xudong didnt like to interact with girls. a large part of the reason was because he was influenced by madam and old master yuan. this caused him to feel insecure about relationships and marriage, so he never got close to girls. but from the bottom of his heart, uncle fu did not want him to spend the rest of his life alone. he was already in her seventies and couldnt accompany xudong for too long. he only hoped that before he died, he could find a caring wife for yuan xudong and support him for the rest of his life. in the past few years, he also thought of ways to introduce many young ladies from prestigious families. but xudong didnt take an interest in them. uncle fu was getting anxious. when yuan xudong heard uncle fus words, he couldnt help but say coldly, if you really want to see me get married, ill bring you a wife tomorrow. you brat, is that what 1 meant? i want you to find someone you really like. who cares about a girl that you find randomly! uncle fu said angrily. yuan xudong kept silent. uncle fu persisted with him for a while before sighing. forget it. 1 cant talk sense into you. ill go and see that child. uncle fu left with his hands behind his back. yuan xudong walked to the bedroom on the second floor, opened a bottle of red wine, and poured some. he sat on the sofa by the window and was lost in thought. he knew that uncle fu was forcing him to get married for his own good. he wanted him to live a happy life. however, he did not have a good impression of women. that was because he had seen his mother smile sweetly at his father since he was young, but when she turned around, she threw herself into the arms of another man in his eyes, all women were dirty and unfaithful. he didnt even want to touch them. there was another secret that had been buried in his heart for a long time. he couldnt tell anyone, not even uncle fu. yuan xudong closed his eyes and threw the wine glass into the trash can in disgust. he turned around and went to the bathroom.. Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Since You’re Awake, Leave Quickly and Don’t Stay In My House chapter 198: since youre awake, leave quickly and dont stay in my house translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the sky was starting to brighten. ye xiaoxi struggled and slowly opened her eyes. looking at the unfamiliar scene around her, she remembered what happened last night. her face was pale as she pulled the blanket away and checked her clothes. when she realized that she had changed into pajamas, she hurriedly sat up. she didnt even wear her shoes and hurriedly ran out. in the end, she bumped into a maid just as she reached the door. the plate in the maids hand fell to the ground. milk and exquisite snacks spilled all over the ground. wheres huang yiyang? ye xiaoxi asked sternly. wheres that bastard? who is huang yiyang? the maid asked in confusion. dont play dumb with me. isnt this his house? call him over immediately! ye xiaoxi was so angry that her entire body was trembling. she fumbled around in her pocket, wanting to find her phone to call the police. however, there was no cell phone in the pocket of her pajamas. the maid was so scared that she was at a loss. at this moment, uncle fu rushed over when he heard the noise and explained with a gentle smile, miss, dont be nervous. last night, you fainted and our master saved you. your master ye xiaoxi paused for a moment before recalling that she had flagged down a car before she fainted. she heaved a sigh of relief. my clothes the maid helped you change. the clothes you wore yesterday were stained. i ordered someone to dry clean them for you. ill bring them over. uncle fu said politely. im sorry, ye xiaoxi said apologetically. i didnt understand the situation and lost my temper. its okay, miss. change your clothes first and have some breakfast. after uncle fu finished speaking, he gestured for the maid to clean up the scattered things on the ground. then, he left the room. ye xiaoxi waited in the bedroom for a while before the maid returned her clothes. she quickly changed into it and switched on her phone. as soon as the screen lit up, it showed that there were dozens of missed calls and nearly a hundred messages. they were all from xiao yeyu. ye xiaoxi hesitated for a moment before calling back. in less than a second, the call was connected. xiaoxi, where did you go? xiao yeyu asked in a sobbing voice. ive been looking for you all night, but you didnt answer my calls. i thought something had happened to you. if anything happens to you, i dont want to live anymore. didnt huang yiyang say anything to you? ye xiaoxi asked. dont mention that bastard! he told me that you failed to seduce him and ran away in embarrassment. i didnt believe him, but i couldnt contact you. ive been looking for you all night. xiao yeyu cried out in grievance. bullsh*t! ye xiaoxi scolded. that bastard he tried to do something to me! he even assaulted me. fortunately, i was saved. are you alright? where are you now? ill go pick you up. xiao yeyu said nervously. h im at the house of the person who saved me. ill be back soon. dont worry about me. ye xiaoxi was initially a little resentful towards xiao yeyu. after all, she was the one who had tried her best to invite her, but this had happened. however, seeing how nervous and guilty xiao yeyu was, she felt that she shouldnt blame her. after all, a persons heart was a mystery. who would know that a modest-looking young man had such dirty thoughts? ill wait at your door. i wont be at ease if i dont see you today. xiao yeyu insisted. yes. ye xiaoxi agreed. after ending the call, ye xiaoxi heaved a long sigh of relief. drinking created trouble. she decided to quit drinking. even if there were acquaintances around, she would never drink. with that thought in mind, she put her phone in her pocket. she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room. only then did she realize that the person who saved her seemed to be very rich. the house was filled with an air of nobility and low-key luxury. ye xiaoxi was at a loss. uncle fu politely invited her to the dining room. then, the servants served a gorgeous and sumptuous breakfast on the table. is this all for me? ye xiaoxi asked. yes, i dont know what kind of breakfast you like. therefore, i asked the chef to make both chinese and western dishes. uncle fu said considerately. ye xiaoxi rubbed her chin and felt that it was a waste. this was enough for her to eat for a week. ye xiaoxi glanced at uncle fu and said, i cant finish it all by myself. sit down and eat with me. uncle fu refused. ive already had breakfast. miss, you dont have to worry about me. ye xiaoxi had no choice but to start eating by herself. uncle fu looked at the innocent girl in front of him and was a little unwilling to give up. his master had never liked to interact with females. any female who came into close contact with him was despised without exception. this girl was saved by his master and was even carried by him. there must be something special about it. uncle fu took the initiative to chat with ye xiaoxi to get some basic information from her. ye xiaoxi had a simple personality and did not have many schemes. seeing that uncle fu was good to her, she did not have much wariness and answered them honestly. uncle fu was increasingly satisfied with her. just as the two of them were chatting happily, yuan xudong was wearing a black sleeping robe. he had a cold expression as he slowly walked down. his gaze landed on ye xiaoxi, who was eating, and he frowned. why havent you left yet? his tone was rather nasty and disdainful. ye xiaoxi was stunned. she did not even dare to swallow the egg in her mouth. uncle fu said, sir, this young lady was seriously injured last night and has been unconscious. i took the initiative to let her stay and rest. oh, since youre awake, hurry up and leave. dont stay in my house. yuan xudong didnt even look at her. ye xiaoxi was speechless. she was a little hurt to be despised by others. she put down her chopsticks and stood up to leave. uncle fu pressed her shoulder and said, miss, at least finish your breakfast before you leave. theres no hurry. ye xiaoxi glanced at yuan xudong cautiously. uncle fu added, dont think that our sir is so cold to others. hes actually a warm-hearted person. he was the one who saved you last night. uncle fu. yuan xudong felt that he had said too much and shouted coldly. uncle fu was still smiling, not taking his warning seriously. yuan xudong sat down with a dark expression. the corners of ye xiaoxis lips curled up slightly when she saw the way the master and servant interacted with each other. she felt that yuan xudong was indeed not that scary anymore. women were easily moved. last night, if yuan xudong hadnt saved her she was afraid that the rest of her life would be ruined. therefore, no matter how much yuan xudong disliked her, she was grateful to him. looking at his cold face, there was a hint of friendliness. thank you so much for last night. ill give you a gift someday to thank you for saving my life. ye xiaoxi had always been grateful. however, she had always been poor and did not have the ability to repay others. after she acknowledged her ancestors and returned to the clan, she would become the young mistress of the yuan family. naturally, things would be different. at the thought of this, ye xiaoxi also felt that she was quite fated to have the surname yuan. she was the granddaughter of the yuan family who was wandering outside. her savior was also surnamed yuan. it seemed that all the people with the surname yuan were her benefactors. there were quite a number of people with the surname yuan in a-city, and ye xiaoxi had never paid much attention to the yuan familys family composition. naturally, she didnt think of yuan xudong as a member of the yuan family. yuan xudong heard her words and snorted disdainfully. why would he need a weak woman to repay him? however, he couldnt be bothered to waste his breath on her. after the meal, ye xiaoxi bowed to yuan xudong to express her gratitude. yuan xudongs eyes were on the newspaper, not looking at her at all. uncle fu, on the other hand, led ye xiaoxi out politely and even arranged for a car to send her home. before getting into the car, uncle fu was afraid that yuan xudongs cold reaction would leave a bad impression on ye xiaoxi. he explained to her repeatedly, miss, our master has a bad temper. he doesnt like to interact with strangers, but once hes familiar with them, he will be very enthusiastic. dont be frightened by him. how can that be? i think your master is quite nice. ye xiaoxi smiled. it was rare for a girl not to be scared away by his master. uncle fu was so happy that he almost cried. his impression of ye xiaoxi also deepened. miss, i wonder if you can leave your phone number so that you can contact our master in the future? sure. ye xiaoxi gestured for him to take out his phone. then, he quickly entered her own number and dialed it. she returned it to him. im leaving. if you need my help in the future, feel free to contact me. alright. uncle fu smiled. ye xiaoxi waved her hand and got into the car.. Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: A Trap to Lure Hacker Queen! chapter 199: a trap to lure hacker queen! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the chauffeur sent ye xiaoxi to the entrance of the residential area and she walked back to her house at a leisurely pace. just as she had arrived at the residential building, xiao yeyu, who had been waiting for her, rushed over and hugged her. with tears and snot on her face, she said, xiaoxi, thank goodness youre alright. xiao yeyu was trembling all over. the makeup on her face had been ruined by crying, and her hands were cold. she looked extremely haggard. ye xiaoxi had never seen her like this before, so she patted her shoulder comfortingly. yeyu, calm down. yes. xiao yeyu nodded. ye xiaoxi brought her home and passed her a hot towel. xiao yeyu wiped her face and stopped crying, but she kept hiccuping. ye xiaoxi had no choice but to pour her a glass of water. drink it in one go and your hiccups will stop. yes. xiao yeyu did as she said. sure enough, it stopped. huang yiyang, that bastard. how dare he treat you like that? ill teach him a lesson! she looked like she wanted to die together with huang yiyang. ye xiaoxi said, dont worry about this. ill teach him a lesson myself. no, im the one who brought you to the gathering. in the end something happened to you and the responsibility is all on me. ill definitely teach him a good lesson. otherwise, i wont be able to face you in the future, xiao yeyu insisted. besides, i know about your situation. you cant compete with the huang family. hes more powerful than our family. ye xiaoxi heard that she was willing to offend the huang family, which had a higher status than her family for her sake, and she was very touched. she really didnt want to make things difficult for yeyu, so she confessed, yeyu, theres something i want to tell you. xiao yeyu sniffled and asked, what is it? that is i did a dna test with old master yuan. im his granddaughter. yuan family? which yuan family? xiao yeyu deliberately made a puzzled expression. the prestigious yuan family. the famous yuan family in a-city, ye xiaoxi explained. xiao yeyu covered her mouth in shock. how is that possible? xiaoxi, dont lie to me! ye xiaoxi shook her head and said seriously, at first, i didnt believe it either. but thats the truth. its kind of complicated, so i wont explain it to you. in short, im the granddaughter of the yuan familys direct bloodline. ill acknowledge my ancestors and return to the family in a few days. you also know the power of the yuan family, right? dealing with huang yiyang will be a simple matter for them. dont get yourself into trouble for me. xiao yeyu accepted this fact, but her face was filled with worry. xiaoxi hmm? if your grandfather finds out, will he blame my family? 1 deserve to die. im willing to accept any punishment. but my family is innocent. im afraid your grandfather will take his anger out on my family. xiao yeyu bit her chin and stammered. i wont. ill explain it to grandpa, ye xiaoxi said. yes, im relieved. thank you so much, xiaoxi. xiao yeyu heaved a sigh of relief. ye xiaoxi hugged her cold body and said magnanimously, were good friends. we shouldnt be at odds with each other over some small matters. yes. ye xiaoxi knew that xiao yeyu had not slept the entire night. she told her to go to her bedroom to rest. then, she cooked something for her to eat when she woke up. at the lu familys villa. jiang yining had no idea what was going on with ye xiaoxi. after she woke up early, she secretly logged into the hackers dark net and settled the one million bill. she also told the other party that she had already informed the peninsula manor and she could move in at any time. the other party then transferred the remaining money into her account. strangely enough, the request for this one-million-dollar task was only to stay at the peninsula manor for a month. it was just that the peninsula manor belonged to the yuan family and was not open to outsiders. only then did jiang yining think of a way to buy it. he would give her a commission of one million dollars for a month jiang yining felt that this person either had ulterior motives or had unique feelings for the peninsula manor. however, she didnt care what the other partys goal was. she was just doing her job for money. since she was not short of money now, she decided to save the money and hand it over to lu zhi when she left in the future. as a reward for his hard work in settling everything. jiang yining then placed the recording of the bug that she had installed on yan shumos phone into the computer. then, she put on her headphones and listened. back then, she was in urgent need of money, so she took on two orders at the last minute. the one million dollar order was done, leaving only the 140k order to catch the adulterer. after this period of eavesdropping, yan shumo must have exposed his affair with the mistress, right? jiang yining closed her eyes and used three times the speed to carefully capture any useful information. hard work pays off. after listening for more than an hour, her ears were hurting. she finally heard that yan shumo and a woman would meet at the jinjiang hotel every weekend. jiang yining smiled. bingo! the mission was settled! tomorrow was the weekend. if she caught evidence of yan shumos adultery, she would be able to answer to her employer. after completing this task, she focused on investigating lin yans whereabouts. jiang yining sent a message to her employer. [theres already some progress. yan shumo will go to a hotel with the mysterious woman tomorrow. ill record the evidence. remember not to act rashly and ruin my operation. otherwise, you will bear the consequences.] after a few seconds, the other party replied. [okay, i got it. thank you.] at the same time, lu zhis phone rang as he received a message from his good friend. [ah zhi, queen has taken the bait and will be making a move this weekend. you only have one chance, so you must seize it.] lu zhi sat upright in his office chair. his handsome face revealed a meaningful smile. in order to lure queen out, he specially asked his friend to direct and act out this task of catching an adulterer. yan shumo had never cheated. the only person who went to the hotel with him every week was his secretary. the one who issued the mission was yan shumos wife. he had meticulously planned this for so long. it was done flawlessly. as long as queen showed up tomorrow, he would be able to catch him on the spot. lu zhi was looking forward to the arrival of tomorrow. it was lunchtime. jiang yining and lu zhi sat at the dining table. jiang yining was almost done eating and said, i have something to do tomorrow, so i wont be at home. you dont need me, do you? lu zhi raised his eyebrows slightly. he already suspected that yining was queen. even if he wasnt, he had a deep relationship with the other party. the last time he tracked queens whereabouts, his doubts were temporarily dispelled. unexpectedly, today was such a coincidence. but was it really just a coincidence? what do you have to do? lu zhi asked calmly without changing his expression. i might have to go back to the old mansion. grandpa said that the style of the wedding dress and suit has been designed, and we need to be there to choose it ourselves. jiang yining was in a difficult position. can we go back on monday night? we can, but you have to tell me clearly. what is it that you have that is more important than my wedding? if you dont explain it clearly, i wont be able to explain it to grandpa, lu zhi said. jiang yining thought for a while and said, isnt xiaoxi returning to the yuan family? she asked me to help her tidy up the house. yes, in that case. then you can go. lu zhi said magnanimously. jiang yining smiled. please explain to grandpa. alright. the two of them had their own ulterior motives, and the atmosphere was a little strange. after breakfast, jiang yining carried her bag and went out. lu zhi called qi feng over and said, get a few top-notch tracking experts to follow yining tomorrow. see where she goes and what she does. yps. qi feng nodded respectfully.. Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Confessed on Her Own Accord chapter 200: confessed on her own accord translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining didnt personally go to the hotel to set up the layout. in this world, as long as one had money, there was almost nothing that couldnt be done. she asked k to hire a few people for her. then, she gave them orders through text messages. after they were done, they would send the video to her to confirm the completion of the mission. jiang yining had been directing the entire process remotely. after confirming that there were no problems, jiang yining informed k to transfer the commission to them. she turned a corner and threw the temporary phone card into the surging river. no one in this world knew what she had done. everything was settled. seeing that it was still early, jiang yining gave ye xiaoxi a call to ask where she was. im at home, said ye xiaoxi. at home at this hour? arent you going to buy something today to prepare to return to the yuan family? theres no need. grandpa has already sent the things over. old master yuan valued her. he had sent people to buy many expensive things for her to choose from. ye xiaoxi was content. after all, no one else in this world had treated her like this except for her grandmother who had given her some kinship when she was young. now, in her eyes, jiang yining was her most important friend. old master yuan was her most important relative. then ill go to your house to take a look. jiang yining mainly wanted to tell ye xiaoxi not to let it slip if lu zhi asked her if she was with her. ye xiaoxi touched the scar on her forehead and hesitated for a moment before agreeing. yes, sure. jiang yining took a bus to ye xiaoxis house. she knocked on the door. the door opened from the inside, revealing ye xiaoxi, who was wearing a hat. jiang yining asked curiously, why are you wearing a hat at home? dont you feel hot? grandpa bought me a new hat. i think it looks very good and cant bear to take it off. ye xiaoxi smiled shyly. actually, she wanted to hide her scar so that she wouldnt be discovered. otherwise, yining would definitely be very angry and would go teach huang yiyang a lesson. ye xiaoxi invited her in. when jiang yining stepped into the living room, she saw that the room was indeed filled with gifts. she casually opened a few pieces and admired them. every piece was filled with sincerity. jiang yining was quite satisfied with old master yuans attitude toward ye xiaoxi. when you return to the yuan family, you have to pay attention to your etiquette. after all, youre from a prestigious family and there are many rules. also, dont be curious about other peoples things. ignorance is the only way to live a happier life. jiang yining passed on her experience to her. if others want your help, dont help too much. who knows if theyre trying to set you up? you just need to cling to elder yuan and not meddle in other peoples business, understand? i know. youre usually so quiet. why are you like a mother nagging now? ye xiaoxi tugged at her arm and made her sit on the sofa. then, she took a gift box and handed it to her. take a look. do you like it? jiang yining opened the box and found a pair of pearl earrings. the pearls were decorated with purple diamonds. the tag had not been removed, and the price tag was a full seven figures. before she could reject her, ye xiaoxi smiled and said, you have to accept it! ive specially left this for you. youve helped me so much before, but i havent repaid you yet. now that 1 finally have a chance to repay you, if you reject it, youll be looking down on me. if i really looked down on you, i wouldnt have interacted with you. jiang yining said calmly. ye xiaoxi smiled gently and nodded. yining, youre the only friend i can pour my heart out to in this world. i know you dont lack these things, but i want to give you the best. therefore, please accept it. jiang yining paused for a few seconds and said jokingly, i didnt say 1 didnt want it. miss yuan, i really like the gift you gave me. thank you. hmph, what miss yuan? are you trying to distance yourself from me? ye xiaoxi pretended to be angry. jiang yining said, im happy for you. in the future, you dont have to work hard anymore. hehe, this is not bad. ye xiaoxi took out a passbook that had 108k inside and handed it to her. the password is your birthday. our debt is written off. jiang yining took it calmly and put it in her pocket. i wont stand on ceremony with you. as she spoke, she blinked her eyes and asked nosily. how much did your grandfather give you? its just the right amount, one million dollars. he said it was my pocket money. ye xiaoxi had never seen so much money in her life. but to the descendants of the yuan family, this was just a fraction. the happiness of the rich was unimaginable to the poor. she used to think that this was fake, but when faced with such a huge sum of money, she believed it. not bad. please pour me a cup of tea for me, miss yuan. jiang yining nodded and said. ye xiaoxi glared at her and went to the kitchen to boil some water. she also grabbed a fruit plate. the two of them sat and chatted. jiang yining had told her about the matter of lying for her tomorrow. are you up to something bad? ye xiaoxi asked curiously. why did you hide it from your husband? adultery. jiang yining said calmly. ye xiaoxi was speechless. i dont believe that youre someone who would cheat. she had more confidence in yinings character than in herself! jiang yining smiled and said, its for your own good that i didnt let you know. naturally, it is the same reason to hide it from lu zhi. okay, then you have to protect yourself well. ye xiaoxi firmly believed that jiang yining would not do anything bad. she was very assured of her, so she didnt ask much. the two chatted until evening. after watching a few episodes of the tv series, jiang yining got up and prepared to leave. ye xiaoxi gave her a lot of things. most importantly, she gave her a pair of pearl earrings. when jiang yining took it, her hand accidentally slipped and one of the gift bags fell to the ground. ye xiaoxi subconsciously bent down to pick it up. because she bent down too fast, her hat fell to the ground. jiang yinings sharp eyes noticed the bruise on her forehead. she grabbed her wrist with one hand and asked, who injured you? no one. i just accidentally bumped into something. ye xiaoxi hurriedly picked up the hat and covered her head with it, avoiding her gaze. jiang yining was a doctor, so how could she not know what kind of wounds were caused by people? however, xiaoxi must have her reasons for not telling her. jiang yining smiled slightly and said, i have some ointment that can help with blood circulation. i didnt bring it with me today. ill send it to you tomorrow night. yes. ye xiaoxi was secretly glad that she did not expose herself. she smiled and sent her off. jiang yining carried a few bags of things and got into a taxi. then, she called xiao yeyu. she asked her if she was with xiaoxi yesterday. xiao yeyu thought that ye xiaoxi had told jiang yining about what she had done yesterday. she secretly blamed ye xiaoxi. however, she blamed herself. yining, what happened yesterday was my fault. i shouldnt have introduced xiaoxi to that kind of person jiang yining had only wanted to ask her about ye xiaoxis activities yesterday. she didnt expect xiao yeyu to tell her everything. the more jiang yining listened to what had happened, the colder the smile on her face became.. Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: I’m Looking Forward to Meeting Her chapter 201: im looking forward to meeting her translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio im really sorry, yining. i was wrong. 1 was just thinking of xiaoxi. i wanted to introduce her to a boyfriend who comes from a better family so that she wont be too sad in the future. but 1 never expected huang yiyang to be that kind of person i really regret it! xiao yeyu kept crying. jiang yining questioned, who were you calling? ive been calling you for such a long time but you didnt pick up or return my call. xiao yeyu knew that jiang yining and the yuan family were not as easy to fool as ye xiaoxi. therefore, she had thought of an excuse in advance. its all because of my brother. he got entangled with a woman, and now that woman came to his door and said that she was pregnant with his baby and wanted my brother to take responsibility. my parents are old and cant stand it anymore, but she comes to my house every day and harasses my parents until they almost have a heart attack. my brother didnt want to come out and settle this matter. my dad asked me to think of a way to get rid of this woman. our family is willing to give her enough compensation. after 1 appeased my father, i talked to that woman again. thats why it took more than an hour. xiao yeyu sounded normal. jiang yining was still suspicious. the upper-class social circle was very small, and huang yiyang knew that xiaoxi was xiao yeyus friend. however, she still did such a thing. it was definitely not the first time. did xiao yeyu really not hear anything about it? or perhaps, she had heard about him and still deliberately introduced xiaoxi to him? jiang yining guessed in her head, but she didnt show any of her thoughts on her face. she slowly said, yeyu, i think xiaoxi should have told you that shes the granddaughter of the yuan family. yes, i just found out. xiao yeyu said excitedly, yining, 1 feel like im dreaming. when 1 first met xiaoxi, she was like cinderella. no one would have thought that she would be involved with the famous yuan family since you know her identity, then be careful. old master yuan thinks highly of her. if he knew who dared to hurt his precious granddaughter, he might not be as patient as i am and listen to your explanation, jiang yining interrupted her coldly. xiao yeyu held her breath and asked, yining, are you still blaming me? this was clearly a warning. jiang yining said lightly, im just reminding you as a friend. be careful with your actions. dont provoke people you shouldnt provoke and bring disaster to the entire family. xiao yeyus face turned red and she clenched her fists angrily when she saw that jiang yining didnt show any mercy to her friend. she didnt even notice that her fingernails were digging into her flesh. alright, thats all 1 have to say. think about it carefully. jiang yining hung up the phone. when she got home, jiang yining went online to do some research on huang yiyang. as soon as she entered his name into the search box, several related posts popped up. [the rich second-generation heir is extremely arrogant.] [the young master of the huang family entered the bar at night and brought a few girls home in the early morning.] [the pure school belle kneels under the huang familys young masters suit pants. another delicate flower is about to be destroyed.] so much gossip. jiang yining crossed her arms and stared coldly at the computer screen for a long time. then, she stretched out her finger and closed the laptop. perhaps she should investigate xiao yeyus character. the night passed, and a-city welcomed the dawn once again. after jiang yining was ready, she wore a listening device and headed to the hotel. just as she left, a few tailing experts followed behind her in their cars. at the same time, lu zhi sat in the extended lincoln and looked out the window at the people passing by. yan shumo, who was sitting opposite him in a blue suit, lit a cigar and said, all zhi, ive known you for so long, but this is the first time ive seen you spend so much effort to catch someone. queen is really lucky to be treated like this by you. no, queen is very special. queen is not someone ordinary people can compare to. 1 look forward to the moment 1 meet them. lu zhis tone was full of admiration and praise. yan shumos jaw almost dropped when he heard that. he was lu zhis university schoolmate, and they were roommates when they were studying abroad. therefore, they were very close. however, after he got married, he moved to england with his wife and rarely returned to the country. not long ago, lu zhi called him and asked him for a favor. he agreed without hesitation. later on, he found out that lu zhi was going to arrest the top hacker in the world, queen. however, yan shumo did not take queen seriously. because in his heart, lu zhi was a real god-like existence. during school, even if he only spent three to four hours studying every day, he could still get full marks in all subjects! his iqwas so high that the leader of the worlds top mensa organization invited him to join the organization time and again! also, before he took over the lu corporation, he started from scratch and operated a small company. from bankruptcy to profit, he increased the companys profitability by dozens of times! such a business genius could still shine even after leaving the lu family! what was queen capable of to be favored by lu zhi like this? yan shumo put away the contempt in his heart and was filled with curiosity towards queen. the two of them had waited for a long time. lu zhi asked yan shumo to get out of the car. lu zhi reminded him, remember to act naturally. dont give yourself away. dont worry. im a graduate student in the acting department. i wont let you down. yan shumo blinked and released his charm. lu zhi looked at him coldly and remained indifferent. yan shumo walked to another car. the chauffeur and secretary were waiting for him in the car. the secretary opened her mouth to speak. yan shumo hushed her, signaling her to keep quiet. his phone had been tampered with and lu zhi had warned him about it a long time ago. therefore, he prepared two phones. when he was talking to lu zhi earlier, he did not bring his phone along, so he was naturally at ease. however, there was a phone with a listening device in the car. they had to pay attention to their every word and action. otherwise, if the hacker queen found out about it, the fish would probably run away without a trace. the secretary quickly shut her mouth. the chauffeur waited for him to get into the car before driving around the hotel to the main entrance. the hotel staff walked forward and opened the car door respectfully. yan shumo and his secretary got out of the car. the secretary hugged his arm and smiled charmingly. she said, darling, 1 saw a bag at the mall yesterday. you have to buy it for me. how much is a bag worth? cant you just pay with my card? yan shumo hooked her chin lovingly. no, i need your permission to spend your money. otherwise, what was the difference between me and those blood-sucking gold diggers? the secretary said coquettishly. yan shumo praised, little cutie, youve really won my heart. the secretary giggled. jiang yining, who was eavesdropping, was speechless. could these two be any more mushy? she had goosebumps all over. as they spoke, yan shumo and his secretary had already booked a room and were walking to the door of the suite. darling, can you order a glass of milk and some food for me? 1 want to eat something later. alright. yan shumo called the hotels front desk and asked them to deliver the food. after that, he went to take a shower with his secretary. jiang yining eavesdropped on this and went to the hotels kitchen to change into the hotel staffs clothes. she pushed out the things that the chef had prepared. she walked to the corner. the hotel staff who happened to come in saw that jiang yining had touched the things that she was supposed to give and asked in confusion, who are you? are you new here? jiang yining, who was wearing a mask, smiled and said sweetly, yes, miss. i was introduced by the manager. didnt he tell you? he didnt say. let me ask. this was a five-star hotel, and the staff were quite responsible. she didnt believe jiang yinings words immediately. she took out her walkie-talkie and wanted to ask the manager. however, before she could say anything, jiang yining raised her hand and sprinkled some powder in front of her eyes. after inhaling it, her eyes rolled back and she fainted. jiang yining caught the hotel staff and placed her in the storage room next to her. then, she continued to push the cart forward with a calm expression.. Chapter 202 - Chapter 202:1 Know Who You Are, Stop Running! chapter 202:1 know who you are, stop running! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio at the entrance of the hotel room. jiang yining knocked on the door and said in a customer service tone, hello, customer. your order has been delivered. please open the door. after a while the door opened, and yan shumo walked out in a bathrobe with wet hair. are you a hotel staff? why are you wearing a mask? could it be that my wife sent someone to spy on me? sir, you must be joking. i dont believe you, unless you take off your mask and show your face to me. yan shumos tone was frivolous as he blocked the door, refusing to let her in. jiang yining stared at him for a few seconds before she raised her hand. she was about to take off her mask when a womans charming voice suddenly came from the room. darling, ive been waiting for you for so long. why arent you back yet? was your soul stolen by another beauty? other than you, how can 1 tolerate anyone else in my eyes? yan shumo looked at jiang yining meaningfully and turned around. he walked into the hotel room. jiang yining followed closely behind him, pushing the dining cart and walking in. the secretary revealed her fair wrist and hooked it around yan shumos neck. she said coquettishly, darling, i miss you. arent we together? thats different. i want to be with you every minute and every second. a second of not seeing each other feels like three years? youre so annoying. you clearly know how i feel about you, so why do you tease me like that? the secretary pounded his chest and noticed that jiang yining was looking at them. she glared at her angrily and scolded, youre just a hotel staff. why arent you leaving after youve delivered the things? why are you still here? jiang yining nodded slightly and replied, ill leave now. after saying that, she walked towards the door of the hotel room. the secretary retracted her gaze and continued to pester yan shumo. jiang yining walked to the door of the hotel room, but she didnt go out. instead, she closed the door with a click and quietly hid in the closet, pretending that she had already left. in the room, yan shumo and his secretary spent some time lovey-dovey before they started to have an affair. jiang yining heard their low moans through the bug. with a swoosh, she jumped out of the closet. she aimed her phone at them and took a photo. however, the next scene made jiang yining realize that something was wrong. the two of them had clearly reached the point where they should be naked. why were their clothes still on? moreover, yan shumo, who was lustfully anxious just now, sensed that someone was coming. he did not panic at all. instead, he looked at her with clear and calm eyes. jiang yining had carried out so many missions, so she was alert enough to notice that something was wrong. she immediately put away her phone and ran to the door. but at this moment. the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and a dozen people blocked her only way out! yan shumo and his secretary had also tidied up their clothes. queen, ive finally caught you- naughty queen, you made me act for so long before you obediently took the bait. 1 want to see what you look like. yan shumo got off the bed with a smile on his face and approached jiang yining step by step. jiang yining took two steps back, tilted her head, and said, if you want to catch me, you have to see if you have the ability to do so. oh? was that so? from the looks of it, you wont be able to escape even if you grow wings, right? the moment yan shumo finished speaking the shower in the middle of the guest room suddenly exploded. ice-cold water gushed out, and then the entire hotel sounded the fire alarm. jiang yining took advantage of everyones surprise and rushed to the window. crash! the glass window was pulled open, and jiang yining flipped over to get out. yan shumo shouted, queen, dont go! 1 have no ill intentions! i just want to ask you halfway through his sentence, jiang yinings body was as light as a swallow as she leaped out of the window! yan shumo couldnt help but curse, f*ck! this was the twenty-third floor of the hotel. did she not want to live? yan shumo rushed to the window and saw a hook hanging by the window. queen had already kicked a glass window and jumped onto the 18th floor. yan shumo quickly took out his phone and called lu zhi to tell him about the current situation. when lu zhi heard that queen had jumped down from the 23rd floor, his voice was so cold that it could freeze the entire room. is she alright? shes fine. she ran to the 18th floor. yan shumo answered instantly and felt that something was wrong. eh? shouldnt he be concerned about his good friend due to the change in situation? why did lu zhi seem to care more about queen? it was truly heartbreaking that their brotherhood was so fragile. yan shumo didnt even have the chance to complain about lu zhis ruthlessness and indifference before the call was hung up. yan shumo was speechless. on the other side, jiang yining removed the safety wire around her waist and took off her clothes in just a few seconds. she turned around and left the hotel room. she smashed several fire alarms in a row. the guests in the hotel were frightened and rushed out, shouting loudly. for a moment, the scene was extremely chaotic. jiang yining deliberately avoided the cameras and walked out along with the crowd. however, when she finally reached the hall, she saw that everyone was blocked inside. qi feng led his men and stopped the surging and panicked crowd. he said, everyone, were arresting a person who stole the hotels secrets. the person deliberately created a chaotic situation, wanting to take the opportunity to sneak out. please cooperate and dont let the bad guys go. we will ensure your safety. the anxious crowd was appeased by his words. the bodyguards cooperated with the hotel security. they began to check the guests one by one. when they encountered those who were wearing masks or deliberately covering their faces, they would pull them out to take a look. seeing this, jiang yining slowly retreated to the back of the crowd. then, she turned around and walked toward the fire escape. lu zhi stood in the middle of the crowd, his eagle-like eyes sweeping across everyone present. he looked at the crowd for a while. noticing the petite figure heading towards the fire escape, his intuition told him that she was the hacker, queen! moreover, her figure perfectly matched jiang yinings! lu zhi pushed through the crowd and chased after her. jiang yining walked up a few floors and noticed something was wrong. she looked down. in the end, she realized that someone was following her. without thinking, she quickened her pace. however, her speed was far inferior to lu zhis. in the blink of an eye, the distance between the two of them had shortened significantly. queen, i know who you are. i have no intention of hurting you. i just want to ask you for a favor. lu zhi said as he walked. jiang yining didnt dare to stop. lu zhi already knew that she was from the gu family in the capital city. if he were to find out her identity as the hacker, queen, as well he was curious about her and would continue to investigate. she was afraid that he would find out about her relationship with lin yan. jiang yining made up her mind and turned into the stairway. when lu zhi managed to catch up, he realized that there was no one at the quiet stairway. every hotel room was tightly shut. queen was definitely hiding in one of these rooms. lu zhi took out his walkie-talkie and asked qi feng to bring his men over. he began to search the rooms one by one.. Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Shut Up And Take Off Your Clothes! chapter 203: shut up and take off your clothes! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining hid in the room and looked at xiao lang in surprise. why was he here? xiao lang also stared at her strangely and asked, you seem to be in a hurry. are there ghosts chasing after you? jiang yining came back to her senses and remembered that lu zhi was still looking for her. there probably werent many guests on this floor since they should have evacuated. he would search every room and he would find her very soon. jiang yining didnt have time to waste. she grabbed xiao langs collar and walked inside. jiang yining, what do you want? xiao lang saw her pull him to the bed and began to take off her clothes. he was so scared that he took a step back and stood against the wall. he looked like a girl who was about to be forced while jiang yining was the fiendish male who was about to take advantage of a girl. shut up. ill explain to you when things are settled. alright then. xiao lang obediently cooperated with her. jiang yining took off her outer set of clothes, leaving only a thin layer of clothes inside. she hooked her finger at xiao lang and ordered, take off your clothes. thats not good, right? jiang yining, although i know that im very handsome and have a good figure, youre still a married woman. youre letting your husband down by doing this. if lu zhi finds out, he might kill us in anger jiang yining didnt want to listen to his nagging, so she stepped forward and grabbed his collar. she forcefully unbuttoned his shirt. xiao langs mind went blank as he thought of what was about to happen. qi feng quickly brought his men and met up with lu zhi. there were twenty people in a row, divided into two rows. the two rows of men moved from both ends of this level. soon, they had searched almost all the rooms, leaving only a few. lu zhi raised his hand and was about to push open one of the rooms when the hotel manager ran over, sweating profusely. he said, mr. lu, this is one of our distinguished wip guests. he is currently resting. he doesnt like to be disturbed. if you barge in with your people, im afraid our hotel will offend him. whos inside? lu zhi asked coldly. the hotel manager wiped his sweat and did not want to reveal it. they had an obligation to keep their guests secrets. but looking at lu zhis group of people, even if he didnt say anything, they would still barge in. at that time, it would only make things worse. the manager eventually revealed, its xiao lang. the xiao family was one of the four big families in a-city, and xiao lang was as distinguished as lu zhi. whoever they offended would make their hotel disappear completely. the manager was really frightened. lu zhis lips twitched as he revealed a cold smile. he suspected that yining was queen, and xiao lang was very close to yining. at this time, xiao lang conveniently appeared in this hotel as well. this was too much of a coincidence. ill bear all the losses of your hotel. give me the room card. lu zhis aura was fully unleashed, and the powerful pressure he emitted was so intimidating that people could hardly breathe. the manager handed over the card with trepidation. then, he retreated to the side. lu zhi opened the door, and a flirtatious voice came from inside. he walked inside. what greeted his eyes was xiao lang lying on the bed, hugging someone and making ambiguous movements. xiao lang noticed that someone had barged in. as he pulled up the blanket to cover the person under him, he roared, lu zhi, are you crazy? im here with my female companion. are you crazy to bring people to watch us doing it? lu zhi narrowed his eyes and glanced at the clothes on the floor. that was what queen was wearing! thinking that jiang yining might be queen and that she looked for xiao lang to pretend to be lovers in order to avoid him, lu zhi was instantly furious. he strode forward and pulled the blanket away. xiao langs naked body was instantly exposed to the air. and what he was protecting under him was not a girl, but a pillow. xiao lang covered his cool butt and shouted, lu zhi, ive long heard that you like men. i didnt expect you to be so perverted! you already have a wife, yet you still covet my beautiful body give up! its impossible between us! lu zhis expression turned cold as he icily said, are you even worthy of it? these simple words struck xiao langs heart. what did he mean by was he worthy? which part of him was not worthy of lu zhi? he was young, had a good family background, had a good character, and was a top-notch pianist ah pui! thats not right. why was he thinking about this? he did not like men. xiao lang snorted, its illegal for you to bring people into my room. lu zhi, please leave. lu zhi ignored him and casually threw the blanket at his feet. he looked around the room. finally, he found a fresh footprint on the window. based on the size of the footprint, it was definitely a womans lu zhi took out his phone and took a photo of the footprints. then, he looked down and saw no suspicious traces. he knew. queen sneakily escaped again. lu zhi didnt linger and turned to leave. the rest of the people followed him and left. xiao lang lay on the bed and only got up after making sure that everyone had left. he picked up the blanket and covered his important parts. he muttered in a low voice, bastard jiang yining, you stole all my clothes and only left me my underwear. how am 1 supposed to go home? xiao lang wanted to cry but he couldnt. he took out his phone and called his assistant. he asked her to send some clothes over quickly. after all, he still had to discuss a collaboration with someone later. jiang yining climbed down the pipe from the fifth floor of the hotel and lowered the brim of her hat. she slipped away along the street. she was still wearing xiao langs clothes. as it was not her size, it looked big on her. however, the people around her were all attracted by the fire in the hotel. no one noticed her. jiang yining hailed a taxi and went straight to a nearby clothing store to buy a set of womens clothing. afraid of being followed, she wandered around the city several times. after making sure that she had shaken off everyone, she then met up with ye xiaoxi. at this moment, ye xiaoxis house was filled with maids from the yuan family. old master yuan knew that she was nostalgic about this place. he wanted to have her things packed up and let her move to the yuan familys house, so he sent someone to move all her things away. he also bought this house and replaced the furniture. he said that if she missed this home in the future, she could come back anytime. this was just how much he doted on her! ye xiaoxi sat on the sofa with a group of maids following behind her. some massaged her legs, some served her tea, and some professional designers asked her how to decorate her room. with so many people in such a small house, it was difficult to move around. seeing that jiang yining had arrived, ye xiaoxi dismissed them. only she and jiang yining were left at home. ye xiaoxi noticed the bruises on her arm and asked, how did this happen? its from climbing the water pipe. jiang yining answered honestly. if lu zhi hadnt interfered, she wouldnt have suffered so much. however, she really couldnt accept any more missions in the short term. lu zhi was like a ferocious wolf. when he smelled blood, he chased after his target relentlessly. he was determined to find queen. she had been wandering around under his nose and had luckily escaped this time, but something would happen sooner or later. why were you climbing the water pipe? ye xiaoxi asked curiously. i felt like it. jiang yining didnt want to lie to her, but she didnt want to continue either. ye xiaoxi was speechless. she liked to climb water pipes? what a unique hobby. were all geniuses this strange? Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: The Little Vest Has Been Stripped Off! chapter 204: the little vest has been stripped off! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining chatted with ye xiaoxi for a while. then, the two of them went shopping. at around seven oclock in the evening, ye xiaoxi asked elder yuan to send a chauffeur to drive jiang yining home. when they arrived at the lu family villa, jiang yining got out of the car and walked to the living room. she stole a glance inside. she heaved a sigh of relief when she didnt see lu zhi. he had almost caught her today, and jiang yining was a little afraid that she would lose her composure and give herself away when she saw him. actually, it was strange. she wouldnt show any fear even when facing so many big shots. however, when she saw lu zhi, she was like a mouse meeting a cat. she immediately cowered. jiang yining walked past the living room. young mistress, what do you want for dinner? asked the housekeeper. ive already eaten. jiang yining paused and said carefully, did lu zhi call and say when he would be back? no, he hasnt. like you, sir went out early in the morning and hasnt returned yet. moreover, young mistress had not received any news. she was just a trivial housekeeper, so obviously she would not know either. oh, 1 see. then when he comes back later, tell him that im not feeling well and not to disturb me. yes. the housekeeper was about to ask if she should get a doctor to check on her. however, before she could say anything, jiang yining had already walked up to the second floor. the housekeeper thought about it again and gave up. jiang yinings medical skills were pretty good. since she didnt say that she wanted to find a doctor, then there was no need to. it was better not to disturb her. jiang yining went back to her room, logged into the dark net, and sent a warning letter to the person who posted the mission. [i dont like to be played by others. youve angered me this time. just wait for my revenge.] the message was short, but it contained endless anger. after receiving the message, mrs. yan hurriedly called yan shumo. she told him about the message sent by queen. yan shumo was a little worried. however, after this matter was over, his mission had been completed. they were going to fly back to england in a few days. no matter how powerful queen was, she couldnt possibly go to england just to take revenge on them, right? yan shumo comforted his wife. but what he did not know was jiang yining really intended to teach him a lesson no matter where he went. she wanted to let him know that she was not to be trifled with. at night, jiang yining fell asleep. a horn sounded in the courtyard. lu zhi and qi feng got out of the car with tired expressions. although he had already guessed that queen had escaped from under their noses, he still did not give up and brought his men to screen everyone in the hotel. in the end, he did not manage to catch her. however, he also found some clues. go and rest first. youve worked hard today. remember to give all the bodyguards who participated in the pursuit today an extra months salary. yours is an extra year. who didnt care about money when they came out to work? lu zhi never talked about his empty dreams or revenge. he only gave the most practical rewards. this was also one of the important factors that made his subordinates loyal. a rare smile appeared on qi fengs face. yes, sir. lu zhi entered the living room alone. the housekeeper said, sir, dinner is ready. do you want to eat? is yining back yet? young mistress got home at around seven. she was not feeling well, so she went back to sleep early. sir, if you have anything to say, its better to wait until tomorrow. lu zhi glanced at her indifferently and ignored her. he walked up to the second floor with his long legs. the housekeeper was a little confused. each one was weirder than the last lu zhi walked to jiang yinings bedroom. after he stood still, his dark eyes stared at her door without blinking. his mind kept replaying the familiar figure he saw when he chased after her. and the words of the few people who were sent to follow her yesterday. [after young mistress left home in the morning, she was not in a hurry to see miss ye. instead, she walked around the city a few times and shook us off. later, when we saw her again, she was indeed at the ye residence. but in the few hours in between, we can only speculate that she was with miss ye. were not sure.] too many clues pointed to her. he couldnt help but wonder what kind of relationship she had with queen. lu zhi stood there silently for a long time before he opened the door. the lights in the room were off, but with the faint light in the corridor, he could vaguely see the small figure lying in the middle of the bed. lu zhi wandered in the darkness until he stopped in front of the bed. yining, are you asleep? his deep, mellow voice echoed in the darkness. however, he was met with silence. lu zhi waited for a moment. he sat on the bed. the soft mattress tilted slightly because of his weight. jiang yinings thin body was also brought closer to him. lu zhis large palm reached into the blanket and gently touched her arm. then, he slowly moved down along the outline of her body. jiang yinings originally relaxed body tensed up a little. lu zhi sensed it but did not stop. until his hand passed by her fair and slender thighs. jiang yining couldnt hold it in any longer. she reached out her small hand and grabbed his wrist. she asked, lu zhi, what are you doing? as soon as she finished speaking C with a snap, she turned on the lights. their eyes met. his clear gaze carried a strong penetrating power. it was wedged into her heart as if it wanted to cut her open and see what was hidden inside. jiang yining gulped and mustered up the courage to speak again. you cant force me. forcing you to do what? lu zhi asked calmly. jiang yinings cheeks were burning. a man and a woman were alone in the same room, and his posture was so ambiguous. he even asked her forced to do what? there should be a limit to shamelessness, right? jiang yining pushed his hand away. you understand what i mean. i really dont understand. lu zhi lifted her blanket again and reached out his claws. seeing him like this, jiang yining subconsciously sat up and wanted to resist. but in the next second. lu zhi pressed down on her shoulder with one hand and hugged her leg. he stuck a piece of a4 paper on her heel. jiang yining was flabbergasted. what was he trying to do? secretly measuring her feet? doing this kind of thing in the middle of the night, there must be something wrong with him! lu zhi! jiang yining shouted. lu zhi compared the footprints he had taken at the scene with jiang yinings. it was a perfect match. even if he did not catch queen on the spot, lu zhi was 90% confident. queen was yining! jiang yining kicked her feet hard a few times and broke free from his grip. she looked angry as she shouted, what are you doing?! lu zhi kept the a4 paper and put it in his pocket. i wanted to customize a pair of shoes for you, but i didnt know your size, so i measured them myself. since she wanted to play, then he would play along to the end. lets see who cant help but give themselves away first. jiang yining wanted to strangle him to death. lu zhi smiled faintly and reached out to pat her head. he commented, youre so young, but you get angry easily. youll age very quickly. jiang yining avoided his hand in disgust. she snapped, you touched my foot just now, and now youre touching my hand.. lu zhi, youre doing this on purpose, arent you? Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Does This Suggest That He Is A Little Special In Her Heart? chapter 205: does this suggest that he is a little special in her heart? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio thats right. he did it on purpose to take revenge on this girl for deceiving him. jiang yining kicked him angrily. lu zhi instinctively grabbed her ankle and it blocked the attack. bad girl, im just joking with you. dont be so serious. as lu zhi spoke, his gaze landed on her feet. her feet were neither fat nor thin and it was 6.6 inches. her small, shiny toes curled up because she was shy. it was extremely cute. sensing lu zhis burning gaze, jiang yining kicked twice and broke free from his grip. im going to sleep. you should leave quickly. lu zhis adams apple bobbed up and down as he said, okay, remember to come back to the old mansion with me tomorrow. i remember- jiang yining turned off the lights. she pulled up the blanket and covered her burning cheeks. in the darkness, lu zhis poker face revealed a mesmerizing smile. after settling the two matters on her mind, jiang yining slept soundly. the next morning, her face was rosy. the housekeeper had heard lu zhi making a scene in jiang yinings room yesterday and felt that she was having a hard time. she stewed some of the tonics that shen man had given her last time. jiang yining sat at the breakfast table and looked at the tonics in front of her. she slowly looked up and asked, who is this for? of course, its for you, young mistress. you worked so hard last night. this is for your body. the housekeeper smiled ambiguously and said, young mistress, sir cherishes you and rarely enters your room because youre still young. but dont forget that sir is in his prime. if you dont feed him, he will go find someone else. take advantage of your relationship and give birth to a few young masters as soon as possible so that you can stabilize your status. after the housekeeper was taught a lesson by jiang yining, she had completely treated herself as jiang yinings person. naturally, she was scheming for jiang yining. previously, when lu zhi refused to sleep with jiang yining, she was secretly very anxious. but she didnt dare to urge jiang yining. however, the situation was different now once the two of them got started, wouldnt they be doing it often in the future? jiang yining almost spat out a mouthful of blood. she ordered, take it away. i dont need it. dont, young mistress. this is madams good intentions for you. please dont reject this bowl of tonics. the housekeeper wanted to persuade her a little more. jiang yining said through gritted teeth, if you dare to say another word, believe it or not, ill make sure you wont be able to open your mouth for the rest of your life. the housekeeper was so frightened that she quickly retreated. lu zhi stood not far away and overheard their conversation. he walked over to the dining table unhurriedly, sized up jiang yining, and said, you need to nourish yourself. youre already twenty years old, but why do you still look like a sixteen or seventeen-year-old child? youre jealous of my youth, arent you? jiang yining implied that he was old. lu zhi knocked on the table and said, im not jealous at all. the younger you look, the better it is since it means that ive taken good care of you. you can even flatter yourself like this. jiang yining snorted and said angrily. lu zhi smiled and pushed the tonic in front of her. he asked, you really dont want it? if you like it, then you can eat it. jiang yining refused firmly. lu zhi replied without much thought to it, i dont need to nourish myself. my body is very strong. jiang yining paused and thought of the deeper meaning behind his words. she blushed and spat, lu zhi, youre really becoming more and more of a rake. lu zhi chuckled softly. jiang yining lowered her head and ignored him. after breakfast, jiang yining said to him, lets go to the old mansion in the afternoon. 1 have a class in the morning. okay, ill pick you up later. no need, ill go by myself. jiang yining didnt like to be high-profile. although she couldnt keep a low profile after so many things, the school was a place for academics. it was still very sacred in her heart. it was better to be more respectful. jiang yining took a taxi to the school but didnt go in. instead, she met xiao lang outside the school. as soon as xiao lang saw her, he asked a series of questions, what happened to you yesterday? why did you appear in the hotel dressed like that? also, what happened between you and lu zhi? why did he bring people to chase you? 1 think he was catching a thief xiao lang glanced at jiang yining from head to toe, then suddenly lowered his voice and said, yining, tell me honestly. could it be that you went to the hotel to meet your lover and were almost caught by lu zhi? did he do anything to you? jiang yining slapped him on the head. forget all your dirty thoughts. xiao lang rubbed his forehead and said, if you dont want me to let my thoughts run wild, then tell me clearly. jiang yining said calmly, i mentioned to you before that 1 know master qi bai. you probably still remember, right? yes, of course i remember. master qi bai was killed by his disciple. i received the news yesterday. he said that his disciple had appeared at that hotel and 1 wanted to confront him. unexpectedly, the hotel caught fire and lu zhi brought his men in to look for the genius hacker queen. 1 dont want him to know about my relationship with qi bai. thats why fled in panic. he mistook me for the hacker queen and chased after me. i had no choice but to ask you for help. was that asking him for help? xiao langs mouth twitched. until now, he still remembered the scene of her valiantly taking off his clothes and wearing it! why dont you want lu zhi to know about your relationship with qi bai? this is a secret. i cant tell anyone. jiang yining said calmly. xiao lang was a little happy when he heard that. she did not tell lu zhi about her relationship with qi bai but told him. did this mean that he was a little special in her heart? as soon as this thought appeared in his mind, xiao lang wished he could slap himself twice. xiao lang, oh xiao lang. dont forget, jiang yining is a married woman! you cant be ambiguous with her at all, or else you wont even be friends. alright, 111 keep your secret. xiao lang suppressed the feelings of admiration in his heart and said with a normal expression. thank you. jiang yining turned to leave. xiao lang said, 1 helped you so much yesterday. shouldnt you treat me to something? what do you want to eat? just go to any restaurant near the school. im not particular about it. are you sure? of course. xiao lang gave an affirmative answer. jiang yining naturally wouldnt be stingy with this meal, so she brought him to find a place to eat. tao niannian had been locked up at home recently until elder tao paid lu zhi a large sum of money and arranged a time for her to apologize. then, she was finally allowed to leave the house. her friends all knew that she had offended the lu family and the gu family. elder tao had also informed them in advance that they were not allowed to follow her to do evil things in the future. otherwise, the tao family would not show mercy. under such circumstances, how could anyone dare to approach her? they were afraid that if they were not careful, they would be dragged into tao niannians trap. therefore, tao niannian was alone after she resumed her lessons. she could not tell anyone about the sadness in her heart. at noon, tao niannian went out and wandered the streets. just as she was feeling frustrated and depressed, she looked up and saw jiang yining and xiao lang sitting by the window in the cafe, chatting and laughing. her anger instantly erupted. she had been harmed until she had fallen into this state, but the culprit was living so freely and happily. she even stole her childhood sweetheart, xiao lang. how could she tolerate this? tao niannian impulsively wanted to step forward and settle the score with jiang yining. however, when she thought of her grandfathers warning, she stopped in her tracks. after staring at jiang yining for a long time, she said in a gloomy voice, jiang yining, ill let you be in the limelight for a while. one day, i will definitely make you regret what you have done to me.. Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Major Discoveries! chapter 206: major discoveries! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio at night. jiang yining and lu zhi went to the old mansion hand in hand. old master lu happily handed over the wedding dress and suit-style booklet that he had chosen for the two of them. these are the designs proposed by different designers. whichever style you like, well make it. if you like more than one set, then we would make a few more sets. after all, this is an important moment that happens once in a lifetime. dont stand on ceremony. yes, grandpa, we definitely wont stand on ceremony. jiang yining was quite sweet. lu zhis expression was indifferent, but his gaze was still on the booklet. it was obvious that he was very interested in these things. the two of them picked for a while. jiang yining only chose one wedding dress. she was afraid that it would be a waste if she chose more. anyway, she and lu zhi would have to separate sooner or later. grandpa, ill order this one. this set? its too simple. there are even better ones later. old master lu flipped to the end. one of them was the main wedding dress. it was exceptionally luxurious and beautiful. even the veil of the wedding dress was 32 meters long. old master lu thought that all girls liked this kind of design. i like simple and plain things, said jiang yining as she smiled. the corner of lu zhis mouth sank. he took the picture album and said, its fine if you like plain things, but marriage is such an important matter. besides, didnt i earn money for you to spend? youre always so thrifty. do you think i dont earn enough money? this fool, he was not happy that she had helped him save money? all zhi is right. yining, we cant be thrifty for your wedding. pick a few more sets. when the time comes, you can try it out and see which one suits you better, echoed old master lu. jiang yining looked out slightly and said with a smile, sure. since they were so insistent, it would be bad if she didnt choose more sets. therefore, jiang yining chose a total of seven or eight sets in one go. including the most luxurious wedding dress that was worth more than 60 million! she thought that she would be able to see lu zhis heartbroken expression. she did not expect him to pass the booklet to the housekeeper without blinking. just these few sets. jiang yining almost choked on her breath. alright then. she couldnt understand the thoughts of rich people. after choosing the wedding dress, old master lu explained the list of guests and other matters of the wedding to them. he wanted to see if there was anything else he needed to add. jiang yining felt dizzy after hearing this. in the end, she couldnt help but stand up and say, grandpa, you can discuss it with ah zhi. im okay with anything he decides. 111 go to the backyard for a walk first. okay, you can go. old master lu could tell that she was not interested in such trivial matters. he did not make things difficult for her. jiang yining could finally relax and walked briskly to the back garden. after making a detour, she went straight to shen mans residence. she arrived in front of shen mans bedroom. jiang yining made a shushing gesture at the maid, signaling her not to speak. then, she crept in. at this moment, shen man was holding something and wiping her tears. jiang yining pounced on her from behind and didnt notice her strange behavior. mom, what are you looking at? the sudden voice startled shen man she instinctively closed the things in her hands and wiped the tears off her face. it was only then that jiang yining noticed that she was secretly crying. she asked with concern, mom, whats wrong? did someone bully you? no, no shen man shook her head. jiang yining looked at the maids standing next to her sternly and said, did you bully my mother? im warning all of you. if anyone dares to disrespect my mother, dont blame me for being rude. the maids were so scared that their faces turned pale. everyone in the lu family knew that lu zhi and old master lu doted on jiang yining. madams status in the lu family was not good. however, with jiang yinings support, it would be easy for her to kill them. young mistress, how dare we do such a thing? young mistress, please spare us. we definitely wont dare to bully madam the maids begged softly. shen man held jiang yinings hand and said, dont scare them. these are all maids who have been with me for decades. i trust them very much. then why are you crying? jiang yining asked persistently. shen man didnt want to tell her what was on her mind because she was afraid that jiang yining would overthink as well. but after hesitating for a moment, she still told the truth. i miss beicheng. at the mention of her second son, shen mans eyes turned red again, and there were faint tears in them. jiang yinings heart skipped a beat when she heard lu beichengs name. hard work really paid off. after doing so much, she finally heard some news about lu beicheng. jiang yining tried her best to suppress her surging emotions and pretended to be calm as she held her hand and said, mom, you can tell me anything. i promise 1 wont tell anyone. shen man shook her head lightly and said, yining, its better for you to know less. otherwise, ah zhi will get angry. so what if hes angry? he wont divorce me. mom, ah zhi likes me a lot. dont worry. jiang yining lied without blushing or her heart beating quickly. shen man smiled when she heard that. she could rest assured now that her son and daughter-in-law had a good relationship. mom, tell me. ill listen. when i walk out of this door, i will forget everything. jiang yining advised, dont bottle up everything in your heart. youll get sick. shen man hesitated for a long time before taking out the diary in her hand. beicheng gave this to me the night before he left. he said that if anything happened to him, we must not send anyone to look for him. this notebook had to be preserved well. it was his last life-saving talisman. as long as it was safe, he would be safe. ive always wanted to give it to ah zhi and let him see whats inside. however, i was afraid that he wouldnt believe me given our relationship, so until today, 1 have not given it to him. jiang yining took it and flipped through the notebook. the first page was a normal diary, but the last page recorded more than ten chemical formulas. other than that, there was nothing else. jiang yinings attention was focused on the chemical formula. after a while, she frowned. this was a series of complex chemical synthesis formulas. the first part mainly involved a rare element, curium, while the latter part involved a new type of nuclear energy and water. if the energy source was created according to this formula, it would not cause any harm to the environment. this discovery would shock the entire world! this was because the problem of global resource shortage was very tricky. if they could control a stable, efficient, and clean new energy source, it would bring the progress and development of human society into a new era. however, as far as she knew, curium did not exist in nature. the curium that had been discovered so far was man-made. it was impossible to mass-produce them. the curium element in the formula was treated as a very common existence. could it be that lu beichengs disappearance had something to do with this invention? was lin yan involved in this as well? jiang yining collected her thoughts, closed the book, and said to shen man, mom, beichengs disappearance is not as simple as it seems. keep this notebook well and dont give it to anyone. yes, i know. shen man knew very well that this notebook was beichengs lifeline. she would never casually reveal it to others. jiang yining comforted her again, mom, since beicheng told you that hes safe as long as the book is here, hell be fine. then you can wait for him to come back in peace. dont secretly be sad and cry anymore. shen man was a little shy after being nagged at by her daughter-in-law. jiang yining smiled and shared some interesting things with her to divert her attention. finally, she made shen man amused. jiang yining saw that there was not much time left, so she led her to the front hall for dinner. shen man was unwilling at first. because the last time she went to the villa, yining and all zhi got into an argument. but how could she win against jiang yining? after being coaxed and deceived by her, she still entered the living room.. Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: If You Don’t Promise Me, I Won’t Let Go Of You chapter 207: if you dont promise me, i wont let go of you translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio shen man couldnt help but worry when she saw her son. afraid that he would be unhappy to see her, she could not help but stop in her tracks. grandpa, mom and i are here for dinner. is dinner ready? jiang yining saw shen mans concern and quickly spoke up, attracting everyones attention. old master lu turned around and saw that his daughter-in-law had also come out. he nodded in relief. dinner is ready. 1 was just about to send someone to call you guys. all, im so hungry that my stomach is about to flatten. 1 have to have a good meal. jiang yining said as she pushed shen man inside. lu zhis gaze swept over indifferently as if he didnt see his mother. he said to jiang yining, you went out for so long. where did you go? i was accompanying our mom. jiang yining pushed her luck and ignored lu zhis displeased gaze. lu zhi fell silent and did not reply to her. jiang yining continued to speak to shen man, mom, i think the chefs in our old mansion are really good at cooking. if i keep living here, ill definitely become a round fatty shen man quietly heaved a sigh of relief as she listened to her. it was good that ah zhi wasnt angry. the four of them sat down in order. the chef served the steaming dishes. jiang yining seemed to be deliberately angering lu zhi as she cared for shen man lu zhis face darkened. when they were almost done eating, the other members of the lu family returned home one after another. they greeted lu zhi and jiang yining when they saw them. jiang yining was already very familiar with the lu family, so she dealt with them calmly. just as the family was enjoying themselves. the sound of a car could be heard from the courtyard. not long after, chen kexin assisted old madam lu and they appeared in front of everyone. old madam lus gaze fell on jiang yining, and the anger around her could not help but seep out. however, she did not lose her temper at jiang yining. she rushed to old master lu and pushed him. she scolded, you heartless man! i gave birth to your children and took care of the entire lu family! ive worked so hard for half my life, and this is how you treat me? in order to let the gu family discuss marriage matters, she could not participate or cause trouble. old master lu forcefully sent her to the resort on the island. the surrounding ships and planes were all evacuated. unless old madam lu grew wings, she would not be able to take a step out of the island. old master lu finally brought her back last night. old madam lu was furious when she thought of her terrible experience these past few days. old master lu said, i saw that you were too tired, so i sent you on vacation. why dont you know whats good for you? you put me under house arrest on the island, and you say its a vacation?! how can there be such a shameless person like you in this world? old madam lu sobbed and wiped her tears as she said, you must have taken a fancy to some little vixen, thats why youre so cruel to me! i dont want to live anymore after shouting a few words at the top of her lungs, she clutched her chest and squatted on the ground. she pretended to be extremely uncomfortable. old master lu frowned and looked at his wife. he chided, there are so many of our juniors watching. can you not embarrass yourself? old madam lu ignored him and continued to play the role of a sad woman who was suffering. old master lu couldnt stand it anymore and turned to leave. however, she hugged his thigh. youre not allowed to leave! what exactly do you want? old master lu asked helplessly. its fine if you want to let this matter go. give me 4% of the shares and restore kexins treatment in the lu family. she must not be treated as a maid in this household anymore. the marriage between the lu family and the gu family had already been settled. there was no room for negotiation. since that was the case, she might as well get more benefits for kexin so that the old man would not foolishly hand over all his shares to outsiders. old madam lu doted on chen kexin from the bottom of her heart. knowing that the old man had given jiang yining 8% of the shares, she naturally had to fight for chen kexin. eight percent was impossible, but half of that was fine, right? when old master lu heard this, his face darkened. he berated, dont even think about it! no matter what, he would not agree. if you dont promise me, 1 wont let go of you. she was not even allowed to participate in her grandsons marriage. she had already lost all her pride. what was there to be afraid of?! old madam lu was stubborn. old master lus face was red with anger. he bent down and wanted to pull her away. however, just as he lowered his head, old madam lu stretched out her claws like a cat. she scratched his face. old master lu cried out in pain. everyone in the hall didnt know whether to laugh or cry when they saw this dramatic scene. just as they were in a deadlock chen kexin took the initiative to step forward and advised gently, grandma, dont be angry with grandpa. i dont want those things. as long as 1 can stay by your side, 1 will be satisfied. kexin, why are you so silly? with the companys shares, you are secured for the rest of your life! old madam lu knew better than anyone else about kexins awkward position in the lu family. the other members of the lu family did not fight for it. with the dividends from the lu familys shares, they could still live their lives without worries. but kexin was different! kexin could live well now because she was her backer. what would happen to kexin when she reached a hundred years old? who would take care of her? old madam lu put down her pride and felt that since jiang yining was a member of the gu family, the chances of lu zhi divorcing her were even lower. kexins hopes were slim. she couldnt let kexin be her granddaughter-in-law, so she could only think of another way out for her. chen kexins tears were rolling as she said, grandma, 1 know youre doing this for my own good, but theres really no need. 1 hope that you and grandpa will live in harmony for the rest of your life and not argue over me. if you two are separated because of me, 1 have no choice but to leave the lu family and never come back. after saying that, she knelt on the ground. she begged old madam lu to get up. old madam lu looked at her angrily. after a while, she pulled chen kexin up and pointed at old master lus nose. she shouted, look at how good kexin is! all of you must be blind! youre all treating trash like treasure! her words were insinuating that jiang yining was a worthless trash and chen kexin was the treasure. lu zhi said coldly, grandma, please watch your words. did i say anything to you? why are you shouting at me? old madam lu pretended to be innocent and reprimanded, maybe you know who that comment is directed at so youre jumping out to say something? lu zhi frowned. old madam lu did not wait for him to flare up before she made another explosive comment. if you dont want to give kexin shares, ill give them to her! i have 7% of the lu corporations shares, so ill give kexin 4%! the rest of the lu family exploded. what was this? why should the lu corporations shares be given to an outsider? jiang yining was a member of the lu family, and she came from a noble background. jiang yining marrying into the lu family would bring benefits to the lu family. it was only right for the old master to give her shares! who was chen kexin? she was just the daughter of the previous housekeeper! how could old madam lu give it to her rather than so many descendants of the lu family? the old lady was being unfair! Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Redirecting And Deflecting An Attack chapter 208: redirecting and deflecting an attack translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio everyone was extremely dissatisfied with the old ladys actions, but no one dared to stand up and criticize her. after all, in the entire lu family, other than old master lu, no one dared to control her. old master lu was furious as he threatened, if you really dare to transfer the shares to kexin, ill divorce you! was equity something to joke about? this concerned the foundation of the lu family! usually, no matter how much trouble she caused, he could turn a blind eye to it. however, this concerned the future of the family, so he would never allow her to act recklessly. old madam lu had originally been hot-headed and had said something ridiculous. she regretted it the moment she blurted it out and was just thinking about how to smooth things over. however, she never expected her husband to threaten to divorce her because of this. she was instantly stunned. immediately after, she became extremely angry. she had worked so hard for the family for decades, and he actually wanted to abandon her! alright! divorce? so be it! tomorrow til go to the civil affairs bureau with you to settle the divorce procedures! she had just opened her mouth to speak when jiang yining interrupted her calmly. she said, grandma, the shares belong to the entire lu family. its not something you can decide alone. if you give your shares to someone else without our permission, 111 go to the television station and various banquet venues tomorrow and tell everyone that you gave the shares to a maids daughter without permission and did not take the lu family seriously at all. do you think the others will stand on our side or on your side? who do you think you are to talk to me? old madam lu snapped at jiang yining with disdain. jiang yining chuckled and said calmly, im lu zhis official married wife and a member of the lu family. regardless of whether you acknowledge me or not, you cant change this fact. old madam lu was speechless. jiang yining glanced at chen kexin and said, you have to remember your identity, status, and what you said just now. if you take the old ladys shares, youll be putting her in a situation where everyone will betray her. the old lady loves you so much. i dont think youll repay her so cruelly, right? she had already said all the good and bad things, so how was chen kexin supposed to answer? moreover, she had clearly rejected the old ladys gift just now and then if she turned around to accept the shares, wouldnt she be slapping her own face? chen kexin gritted her teeth and said pitifully, grandma, dont give me the shares. i really dont want them. if you continue to have conflicts with your family because of me, ill be so ashamed that i wont be able to show my face. since the parties involved had rejected her, old madam lu had no choice but to give up. however, looking at the arrogant and despotic jiang yining, she was not willing to be manipulated like this. old madam lu said in a low voice, youre just a junior, yet youre interfering in the matters of your elders. is this the upbringing of the gu family? as a junior, 1 naturally shouldnt interfere in the matters of my elders. however, the younger generation has the obligation to point out the mistakes of their elders. moreover, im standing up to speak for everyone. if you dont believe me, lets vote and see who objects to your decision just now. jiang yining took a step forward and said, 111 be the first to object. lu zhi supported her without hesitation and said, i dont agree either. old madam lu glanced at the others and exerted pressure. jiang yining said calmly, if you dont stand up now, dont blame us for not leading the opposition when the old lady really gives away her shares. as soon as she finished speaking, shen man said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, i object too. you b*tc- old madam lu was about to scold her when twenty to thirty people in the hall walked out in unison and said, grandma, we also object. mom, we also object. in the huge room, everyone except chen kexin stood on lu zhi and jiang yinings side. old madam lu had become a loner. a sense of sadness still welled up in her heart. good, you are all very good. all of you are going against me, said old madam lu. she turned to leave. chen kexin took a deep look at lu zhi before she jogged and followed her. after the two of them left, the living room fell into a short silence. old master lu said in a deep voice, you can all go back. dont worry about what happened tonight. when one is old, it is inevitable that they would be muddle-headed. these words were still said to protect the old ladys pride. everyone could naturally tell. they bade farewell and returned to their respective courtyards. after everyone dispersed, old master lu walked up to jiang yining and patted her shoulder. he said, yining, it was really hard on you just now. it was not convenient for all the descendants of the lu family to come forward and oppose the old ladys decision. at that moment, jiang yining took the lead and drew more hatred for herself. however, it was precisely the words she said that stopped old madam lus ridiculous behavior. old master lu admired his granddaughter-in-law from the bottom of his heart. dont worry. your grandmothers anger will subside in a few days. ill talk to her properly and not let her do it again. yes, grandpa, i know. jiang yining said obediently. where was the intimidating look from just now? old master lu nodded and said, alright, its getting late. you guys can go back first. okay. jiang yining said goodbye to the old man. they took the car home. lu zhi said in the car, dont go against grandma in the future. it will only deepen her bad impression of you. her impression of me is already bad enough. jiang yining said indifferently, besides, grandpa even said that he wanted a divorce. if no one interfered, the old couples relationship would really be damaged. jiang yining didnt care at all what old madam lu thought of her. she would leave sooner or later anyway. during this period of time in the lu family, she only wanted to live a comfortable life. moreover, she could also tell that the old witch did not really want to give the shares to chen kexin. it was more like she was panicking. she stepped forward and said all these things on purpose to give her a way out so that she wouldnt make things worse. how could lu zhi not understand jiang yinings thoughts? however, it just so happened that he had guessed it, so he felt that it was even more rare. lu zhi was silent for a moment before raising his hand and patting her head. he said, jiang yining, how much have you been through for you to be so sensible? jiang yining looked ahead and said with a smile, why are you suddenly so emotional? im not used to it. the atmosphere in the car was deliberately ruined by her. lu zhi curled his lips into a smile. his large palm slid down and held her small hand. nothing. i just suddenly felt sleepy and wanted to borrow your shoulder to sleep for a while. after saying that, he ignored her resistance. he leaned his head on her shoulder. jiang yining couldnt take it, and his heavy head was pushed to the side. lu zhi, get up! she struggled and shouted. lu zhi turned a deaf ear. as the two of them messed around with each other in the back of the car, qi feng, who was sitting in the drivers seat, considerately lowered the partition between the front and back of the car.. Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Her Savior Was Her Uncle? chapter 209: her savior was her uncle? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yuan family. old master yuan spent five days building a dream-like princess room in the yuan family. everyone in the yuan family knew that he had found his first loves granddaughter. the smiles on elder yuans face these past few days were more than he had in his entire life. the atmosphere in the yuan family had also become a little brighter. the whole family was curious about this little princess, but they had never seen her face. therefore, they secretly prepared a gift for the little princess to gain her favor. girls would have to get married sooner or later. if the old man was willing to spend some money to make her happy, so be it. in the end, one of his eight sons would inherit the yuan familys business. however, if they could use this little princess to gain elder yuans favor, they might be able to become the next family head. yuan xudong didnt have a mother, so uncle fu was worried about him. he sent someone to inquire about the other sons and what gifts they had prepared. he also secretly reminded yuan xudong to be more attentive to this little princess who was about to arrive. yuan xudong was very impatient as he said, i dont care if 1 can inherit the yuan family. not to mention trying to please a woman just for this. sir, your younger brothers are not easy to deal with. once you lose the family struggle, you will be chased out of the yuan family. uncle fu was worried. yuan xudong was still indifferent as he replied, i have a sum of money saved up. its enough for you to take care of you until you pass away. uncle fu was speechless. was he worried that no one would take care of him in his old age? he was worried about sirs future! how could sir deliberately twist his meaning?! just as the master and servant were muttering, old master yuan hurried towards the living room. the moment he brushed past them, he stopped and looked up at yuan xudong. he said, i have an appointment with your niece to pick her up at ten oclock today. however, elizabeth just happened to arrive in a-city today. i need to pick her up at the airport. help me pick xiaoxi up. remember to be polite to her and not neglect her. if she complains to me, youll be taught a lesson! elizabeth was the yuan familys biggest overseas business partner. moreover, she had brought her daughter here this time with the intention of marrying one of the yuan familys members. old master yuan thought highly of her. otherwise, he wouldnt have left ye xiaoxi behind to pick her up at the airport. yuan xudong replied calmly, okay. his cold reaction made elder yuan rather unhappy. but there was no time to argue with him. he left in a hurry with his men. uncle fu said happily, sir, the fact that old master is willing to hand such an important matter to you means that he values you. you have to do this beautifully. yuan xudong didnt say anything, but he was extremely unhappy. as the two of them were talking, the housekeeper walked over and handed them ye xiaoxis address. the housekeeper said, old master has already prepared a car for you. young master, uncle fu, please be polite to miss xiaoxi. got it, uncle fu answered on behalf of yuan xudong. then, he happily got into the car with yuan xudong. ye xiaoxi was officially moving into the yuan family mansion today. she was a little nervous. therefore, she called xiao yeyu and jiang yining in advance. she asked them to come to her house. later, they would accompany her to the yuan familys house to take a look. this was a very important social opportunity, and xiao yeyu naturally wouldnt let it go. jiang yining also agreed. the two of them met up at ye xiaoxis house. xiao yeyu looked at jiang yining awkwardly. however, she still greeted her warmly. it was as if there was no grudge between them. jiang yining couldnt be bothered to brush her off. she avoided her and walked up to ye xiaoxi. she asked, is everything ready? yes. ye xiaoxi was dressed in a white princess dress and her hair had been styled by a stylist. her entire aura had changed. xiao yeyus face was full of envy. ye xiaoxis branded clothes cost at least seven to eight million yuan. when had she ever worn such gorgeous clothes? ye xiaoxi did not seem to notice her thoughts at all as she waited expectantly for old master yuan. time slowly passed finally, it was ten oclock sharp. there was a knock on the door. ye xiaoxi stood up and walked forward nervously to open the door. in the end the person standing outside was not old master yuan. but it was uncle fu and yuan xudong who had saved her life before. the smile on ye xiaoxis face froze and was replaced by confusion. eh, why are you guys here? miss ye, what a coincidence. uncle fu didnt have the time to process everything. he greeted her with a smile, i didnt expect to see you here. this is my home. what a coincidence? wait a minute yuan xudong the yuan family and he even came at this time. could it be?! were they from grandpas family? ye xiaoxi snapped back to her senses and looked at yuan xudong in surprise. yuan xudong was a smart man. the moment he laid eyes on ye xiaoxi, he knew that the girl before him was the precious granddaughter that his father had mentioned. im here on my fathers orders to bring you home, yuan xudong said coldly. ye xiaoxi was speechless. why was the world so small? her savior was actually her uncle? to think that she even felt that the hero saving the damsel in distress was similar to the male and female leads in television dramas! pah! now, she only wanted to spit on herself. hello, uncle. ye xiaoxi greeted him obediently. uncle fu was flabbergasted. the young madam he had been thinking about was actually the young masters niece. his fantasy bubble instantly burst! uncle fu was sad for a few seconds before he became happy again. forget it. sir couldnt marry miss ye, but at least she had a good impression of him. as long as she could help sir in the future and take the position of the yuan familys heir, it would be fine. its really fate. uncle fu started to get close. yuan xudong gave him a cold stare, warning him not to do anything unnecessary. however, uncle fu was not afraid of him. as the three of them chatted and laughed, jiang yining and xiao yeyu walked out. ye xiaoxi hurriedly introduced her two friends. this is yining, the young mistress of the lu family, my best friend! this is yeyu, the daughter of the xiao family and one of my good friends. uncle fu had heard some things about the young mistress of the lu family and respected her. as for the xiao family he did not remember. however, as long as they were friends of miss xiaoxi, he would welcome them. he greeted them warmly. yuan xudong was as cold as ever as he said, are you done introducing them? then lets hurry home and not waste time. 1 still have a lot of things to deal with in my company. alright. ye xiaoxi nodded obediently, not displeased at all. uncle fu tried to smooth things over. he said, miss xiaoxi, please dont take it to heart. sir is usually very busy, so he especially took the time to pick you up today. okay, i know! ive really troubled you guys! ye xiaoxi was elated. she had originally thought that the yuan family was very unfamiliar and that there was no one she knew. however, with uncle fu and yuan xudong, she could at least trouble them if she ran into any trouble. the group got into the car and the driver drove to the yuan familys house. when they arrived, as soon as they came down, the entire yuan family surrounded them enthusiastically and gave ye xiaoxi presents one by one. in the blink of an eye, ye xiaoxi could no longer carry any more presents. however, they still refused to stop, afraid that they would not be able to establish a relationship with her if they did not give her a gift. ye xiaoxis hand slipped. a gift box fell to the ground and she subconsciously reached out to pick it up. she had forgotten that she still had so many things in her arms. she lost her balance and fell backward. in the end, she fell into yuan xudongs arms. there was a faint fragrance of bamboo mixed with pine on his body, which was very tranquil and pleasant. ye xiaoxis nervous emotions calmed down when she caught a whiff of his scent. but the next second yuan xudong pulled her out of his arms with an icy expression.. Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Xiaoxi, You’ve Become A Rich Woman chapter 210: xiaoxi, youve become a rich woman translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio then, he took half a step back and put some distance between them. his actions were immediately picked up by the others. big brother, are you looking down on our little princess? the second son, yuan luochen, was trying to sow discord. yuan xudong glared at him coldly. he did not defend himself. yuan luochen took a step forward and smiled seductively, xiaoxi, let me help you get some things. as he spoke, he stretched out his hand. he was trying to get closer to ye xiaoxi. unexpectedly, ye xiaoxi avoided him. yuan luochens hand suddenly hung in mid-air, feeling rather awkward. ye xiaoxi was not familiar with him, but she could tell that he was hostile toward yuan xudong. she had embarrassed yuan xudong in front of everyone. wasnt she repaying kindness with ingratitude? ye xiaoxi turned around and shoved a portion of the gifts into yuan xudongs arms. uncle, thank you for helping me just now. it was obvious that she preferred yuan xudong. yuan luochens face was even more dismal. someone in the crowd chuckled. yuan luochens already ugly expression instantly darkened. he paused for a few seconds and asked sharply, whos laughing? stand out! when everyone saw that he was angry, how would they dare to be impudent again? silence fell. yuan luochen blocked the door, not allowing anyone to enter. he was clearly unhappy with ye xiaoxis rejection and was deliberately trying to intimidate her. jiang yining was about to step forward to resolve the awkward situation. but before she could step forward, yuan xudong took the lead and said seriously, were a family. cant we laugh? father will bring elizabeth and her daughter back later. what do you think he will think if he sees us at the door like this? after a few sentences, yuan luochen took the initiative to step aside. yuan xudong walked in without saying a word. ye xiaoxi hurriedly brought jiang yining and xiao yeyu along with her. yuan luochen waited for everyone to leave, then said with a gloomy face, b*tch, you just rely on the old masters favor and you dont know how to appreciate someones kindness. hmph, when i take the position of the yuan familys head, ill teach you a lesson! among the eight sons of the yuan family, the strongest were the eldest son, yuan xudong, the second son, yuan luochen, and the sixth son, yuan qingan. yuan qingan was sent overseas not long ago and would take some time to return. yuan luochens mind was naturally active. he wanted to take advantage of sixth brothers absence to compete with big brother. he heard that elizabeth and her daughter had come to a-city with the intention of getting her daughter to marry into the yuan family. elizabeth was the yuan familys biggest partner. whoever married their daughter would, to a large extent, be the next heir that the old master had decided on! therefore, pleasing ye xiaoxi was secondary. the most important thing was to marry the daughter of the elizabeth family, qianqian! yuan luochen thought of this and revealed a disdainful smile. he did not take ye xiaoxi seriously at all. under uncle fu and yuan xudongs guidance, ye xiaoxi and the entire yuan family got to know each other. then, the housekeeper brought her to her bedroom to check. jiang yining and xiao yeyu also went along. miss, this is the place. the housekeeper opened the door. ye xiaoxi walked in with the gifts in her arms, her eyes filled with amazement. this was really beautiful. the room was mainly white and had a romantic princess style. there were things that young women liked in every place. the dome was blue and decorated with gemstones. it was unknown how the designer did it, but all the gemstones were sparkling like the night sky. jiang yining had seen many beautiful rooms. however, when she saw ye xiaoxis bedroom, she was impressed. your grandfather really did put in a lot of effort. yeah. ye xiaoxi was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. she had never enjoyed such treatment since she was young. at this moment, she finally felt that she was truly loved. xiao yeyu looked at the magnificent scene in front of her eyes. this was a real noble family. compared to the yuan family, the xiao family was nothing! her brother always asked her why she was still desperately trying to climb up the social ladder when she already had money and status. this was the reason! xiao yeyus heart was filled with envy and jealousy. the housekeeper said, miss, you should be tired. why dont you rest with your friends? ill get the maids to prepare some drinks and fruit for you. take your time to chat. ill inform you when the old master returns. alright, thank you, said ye xiaoxi. miss, youre being too polite. no matter what i do, its my duty. the housekeeper bowed slightly and left the room. not long after, the maid pushed a cart in. there were all kinds of drinks on it, all of which were world-class. the fruits were all fresh from all over the world. it tasted different. xiao yeyu drank the drink, and her mind became more active. in the past, she felt that the yuan family was not clean and could not compare to the lu family. however, ye xiaoxis life in the yuan family was much better than she had imagined. if she could marry one of the sons of the yuan family, it would not be bad. but it was just a thought. she knew that the yuan family would definitely not like her and would not marry her at all. after the three of them finished eating, ye xiaoxi lay on the bed and sighed comfortably, wow, this bed is so soft. ive never slept on such a soft bed in my life. xiao yeyu walked to the bed. she lifted the bedsheet and looked at it, then started calculating seriously. this is top-quality velvet. it costs around twenty thousand dollars. theyve laid out nearly thirty of them at once. how can your bed not be soft? ye xiaoxi was speechless. so expensive? when she was poor in the future, she could secretly take her own bedsheets and sell them. after xiao yeyu finished speaking, she walked to ye xiaoxis dressing table and opened the jewelry box. her eyes lit up as she said, xiaoxi, everything here is so luxurious. ive wanted to buy this bracelet for a long time, but i couldnt bear to buy it. as she spoke, she put the bracelet on her wrist. look, how beautiful. ye xiaoxi also liked it, but seeing how much she loved it, she decided to give it up. ill give it to you. really? this is very expensive. i cant accept it. xiao yeyu wanted to take it off and put it back. ye xiaoxi said, were good friends, so giving you a bracelet is no big deal. just accept it. xiao yeyu stopped and said gratefully, xiaoxi, youre so good to me. ye xiaoxi smiled shyly. jiang yining coldly watched xiao yeyus acting and did not say anything. yining, do you want to take a look and take whatever you like? ye xiaoxi said. no need. lu zhi has bought so much for me, i cant even wear it all. jiang yining was not as thick-skinned as xiao yeyu. this was the first time she accompanied a friend home to acknowledge her family and ancestors, and she even forcefully tried to get a gift. alright then. ye xiaoxi didnt force her. she got up from the bed and squatted in front of the pile of gift boxes. she said, lets open it and see what they gave. the name of the giver was written on each gift. at first, ye xiaoxi thought that the gifts they gave her were very good. however, after opening more than 20 of them, her hands were numb. she couldnt hold it anymore and sighed. why did they give me so many expensive things? its not as good as money. she was used to being poor, so she preferred money. these gifts would eventually be exchanged for money by her. while she was muttering, she saw yuan xudongs gift box. it was a very small one. ye xiaoxi picked it up and felt that it was very light. she was even more curious about what he had given her. thus, she used the knife to open the box. in the end, a piece of paper fell out. eh? ye xiaoxi picked it up and was stunned when she saw the number written on it. then, she smiled and said, a cheque. finally! a simple and direct person! she liked it! xiao yeyu came over and covered her mouth when she saw the number. eight million. xiaoxi, youre rich now. yeah. including the ten million that grandpa gave her, she had nearly twenty million! if this continued, wouldnt she become a billionaire? ye xiaoxi grinned. there was a knock on the door. please come in. the housekeeper opened the door and looked at ye xiaoxi. the housekeeper said, miss, old master is back. elizabeth and her daughter also came along. oh! ye xiaoxi could not wait to see her grandfather. she stood up from the ground. the housekeeper was afraid that she did not know elizabeths identity, so the housekeeper especially reminded her a few times. i know. ill be polite. ye xiaoxi smiled brightly as she assured the housekeeper. the housekeeper then looked at jiang yining and xiao yeyu and said, our old master has invited the two of you over as well.. Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: This Is China, Not Britain chapter 211: this is china, not britain translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the three of them were invited to the yuan familys living room. as soon as they stepped in, they saw elizabeth and her daughter, who were dressed in luxurious and noble clothes. the older lady, lady elizabeth, was dressed in british court attire. her fair skin, tall nose, and golden eyes all showed that she was a foreigner. her daughter, qianqian, was wearing a blue backless dress. her skin was still fair, but her facial features were closer to that of a chinese. she must be of mixed blood. old master yuan smiled when he saw ye xiaoxi. he took the initiative to introduce them. lady elizabeth nodded slightly and said in a fluent london accent, mr. yuan, your granddaughter is really beautiful. thank you. when old master yuan heard his precious baby being praised, it was sweeter than eating honey. ye xiaoxi smiled and said, madam, youre much more elegant and beautiful than me. ive never seen a woman as noble as you. wow, your english is pretty good. elizabeth sighed in awe, have you studied abroad? no, i havent, replied ye xiaoxi. she learned all her english from the local teachers. however, during the college entrance examination, in order to get high marks, win a national scholarship, and pay for her university fees, she had once crazily watched foreign news and learned how to speak english from the broadcasters. then you are really smart. lady elizabeth smiled as she said that. old master yuan was rather proud of himself. even though he wasnt by xiaoxis side, she had still grown up to be outstanding. as expected, the blood of the yuan family still flowed in her bones. she was just like him! qianqian listened to them for a while before she turned to whisper a few words to her mother. lady elizabeth looked displeased. this time, they came to a-city mainly to choose a fiance for their daughter. her daughter was unwilling to marry and had been throwing a tantrum with her all the way. lady elizabeth only had one daughter. she usually indulged her, but when it came to the marriage between the two families, she naturally could not let her do as she pleased. hence, she ignored her daughters temper. qianqian, this is miss xiaoxi from the yuan family, said lady elizabeth. qianqian glanced at ye xiaoxi and remained silent. she felt that the entire yuan family was a nouveau riche, and they were all old-fashioned. ye xiaoxi did not seem to be cultured at all judging from her behavior. thinking about how she would have to spend time with such a family after getting married, she was extremely unhappy. the atmosphere was momentarily awkward. old master yuan could tell that she was unwilling, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared. lady elizabeth also looked troubled and scolded her daughter, if you want to throw a tantrum, dont do it now. otherwise, ill how are you going to punish me? marrying into the yuan family was already the greatest punishment for her. how was her mother going to deal with her? chase her out of the yuan family? qianqian raised her head and met her mothers gaze. she did not want to admit defeat. lady elizabeth suddenly felt powerless. old master yuan took the initiative to help. he said, alright, dont get into a conflict with the child. qianqian must be tired from the journey and feeling unwell, which caused her to be in a bad mood. lets not make things difficult for the child. ye xiaoxi smiled and chimed in, thats right. we would get to know each other sooner or later. there is no rush. seeing how considerate and sensible she was, lady elizabeth was even more disappointed in her daughter. however, she couldnt say anything in front of the yuan family. old master yuan glanced at jiang yining and xiao yeyu from the corner of his eyes and took the initiative to change the topic and greet them. when lady elizabeth learned that jiang yining was lu zhis wife, she shook her hand happily and greeted, young madam lu, its my honor to meet you. jiang yining greeted her warmly and appropriately. she did not show any fear. xiao yeyu also tried her best to maintain her composure and not make a fool of herself. since lady elizabeth and her daughter had been living abroad, they had western food for lunch. everyone in the yuan family gave a grand welcome to lady elizabeth and ye xiaoxi. old master yuan also happily drank a few glasses of wine and said with a radiant face, today is really one of the few days in my life that is worth being happy about. firstly, ive been looking for xiaoxi for so many years and ive finally found her. from now on, shes a legitimate member of the yuan family. none of you are allowed to bully her, or i wont forgive you! everyone in the yuan family expressed that they did not dare to bully her. old master yuan continued, secondly, lady elizabeth is here because she wants qianqian to marry into the yuan family. our two families have worked together for so long. this time, were going to be a family. all of you better perform well. whoever catches qianqians eye, ill give him 10% of the yuan familys shares. the power of these words was no less than an atomic bomb. lady elizabeth was an old aristocrat who had been in england for centuries. she still held the title of earl. her familys strength was not inferior to the yuan familys. with a woman of such a background as his wife and the 10% shares of the company given by the old man, wouldnt the next head of the yuan family be in the bag for the one who becomes qianqians husband? the sons of the yuan family present were all restless. yuan luochen had already received the news, so he wasnt surprised at all. yuan xudongs expression was indifferent, not interested at all. he wanted to use his marriage to exchange for 10% of the shares. what was the difference between this and a transaction? a real man should be so ashamed that he couldnt show his face. moreover qianqian was the same age as ye xiaoxi, and she was already his niece. marry her? wasnt this a joke? yuan xudong raised his glass and drank calmly. after old master yuan finished speaking, he clinked glasses with lady elizabeth. qianqian, who was one of the main characters today, noticed that everyone was looking at her as if they were looking at an item. she felt rebellious. want to marry her? its not that easy! heh qianqian gritted her teeth and glanced at ye xiaoxi, who was cutting the steak clumsily. a mocking smile appeared on her face. dont you know how to cut steak? ye xiaoxi, who was sitting beside her, did not sense her hostility. she smiled and said, i rarely eat western food, so i dont know how to use these things. qianqian sneered, even if you dont eat much, you should know how to eat properly, right? is this how the yuan family teaches their girls? someone like you attending any occasion would only embarrass the yuan family, right? ye xiaoxi finally realized that something was wrong. she put down her knife and fork and said, 1 wasnt in the yuan family before, so i didnt have the time to learn these rules. im very sorry for disturbing miss qianqians meal. she spoke politely, but she was no longer as enthusiastic as before. qianqian snorted again and said something in french. ye xiaoxi did not understand. but jiang yining, who was sitting next to her, understood. if she were to translate elizabeth qianqians words into chinese, it would say as expected of a nouveau riche, so vulgar. jiang yinings hand that was holding the knife and fork paused for a moment, then she said coldly in authentic french, this is china, not britain. there is no rule that chinese people have to know british dining etiquette. xiaoxi has lived as a commoner for more than 20 years, so it is normal for her to not know the proper british dining etiquette. atiss elizabeth, youre born into a noble family, and always relied on your sense of superiority to mock others. could this be the etiquette and upbringing of your family? if thats the case, i think youre even worse than xiaoxi. elizabeth qianqian frowned when she heard her words. with a click, she placed the cutlery on the table. you dare to mock me? i only said the truth. jiang yining met her gaze and said calmly. you elizabeth qianqian wanted to argue with her again. when lady elizabeth heard the commotion, she turned around and scolded her in a low voice, what are you doing now? dont cause trouble. elizabeth qianqian glared at jiang yining and didnt say anything else. ye xiaoxi did not understand what they were saying, but she firmly believed that qianqian must have said something bad so yining had rebuked her. ye xiaoxi whispered in a voice that no one else could hear, yining, thank you. i will definitely study hard and not humiliate myself again. today, she was mocked by elizabeth. it was also because she was not up to par with what a young lady of a rich family should be like. she would definitely make up for her shortcomings in this aspect and do better. jiang yining nodded and assured her, yes, i believe you. youll soon grow into a qualified young lady of the yuan family. she could endure such a difficult time, this would be nothing to her. ye xiaoxi felt a warmth in her heart when she heard her words. she no longer felt embarrassed. straightening her back and maintaining her posture, she tried her best to eat elegantly.. Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Forcibly Occupy Her Room (1) chapter 212: forcibly occupy her room (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after dinner, jiang yining and xiao yeyu bid farewell to ye xiaoxi. they were just here to see where she lived. now that they had confirmed that the yuan family had treated her well, there was no need for them to stay any longer. ye xiaoxi and elder yuan personally sent them out. when they returned, the housekeeper walked up to old master yuan and said, sir, 1 have something to tell you in private. grandpa, 1 ate too much meat just now. 1 want to drink some yogurt. please take your time to chat. old master yuan didnt want to avoid her. however, since she had taken the initiative to say it, he would let her be. go ahead. after xiaoxi went to the kitchen, old master yuan pulled a long face and said, in the future, no matter how big or small the matter is, you dont have to hide it from xiaoxi. shes different from the others. the housekeeper knew that the old man was angry, but there was nothing he could do. he didnt want to treat miss as an outsider, but sir, when i brought lady elizabeth and miss qianqian to the guest room just now, miss qianqian took a fancy to miss xiaoxis bedroom and insisted on changing rooms with her. the housekeeper looked troubled. old master yuan frowned when he heard that. qianqian was too insensible. this was the yuan family, not elizabeths. why did she have to occupy xiaoxis bedroom? old master yuan was protective of her. he ordered, go and get someone to change all the appliances in qianqians room to the same ones as xiaoxis. ill go persuade her personally. he definitely wouldnt let xiaoxi suffer on her first day in the yuan family. the housekeeper nodded and said, yes, sir. old master yuan walked to ye xiaoxis bedroom. as soon as he stepped in, he saw qianqian standing in the middle of the bedroom, instructing the maids to move her things into the room. he said, qianqian, this room belongs to my granddaughter. if you like this style, ill get someone to prepare another one for you. elizabeth qianqian looked at him and said, no, i like this one. im not going anywhere. if you can prepare another room thats the same, then your granddaughter can live in it. such a rude attitude made old master yuan very unhappy. however, at the thought of the relationship between the two families, he suppressed his anger and said, xiaoxi has already moved in. how can we let her move out so easily? you cant bear to see your precious granddaughter move away, but you can bear to see me move away? qianqian said arrogantly, grandpa yuan, dont forget. what did your family say when you wanted me to marry into your family? in order to make the elizabeth family willingly marry their daughter into the yuan family, elder yuan had personally promised that he would treat her with the highest standards. he would never let her suffer any grievances in the yuan family. there was a reason why elizabeth qianqian dared to be so arrogant. old master yuan could not say anything to refute her. elizabeth qianqian ignored him and continued to instruct her maids to arrange the things. moreover, she would occasionally order people to throw away the things that belonged to ye xiaoxi. the anger in old master yuans heart accumulated more and more. however, it was not good to flare up at her before the marriage was settled. on the other side. after finishing her yogurt, ye xiaoxi glanced at the living room but didnt see old master yuan and the housekeeper. thinking that they had something to do, she didnt look for them and instead headed to her bedroom. in the end, just as she reached the door. she heard the conversation between her grandfather and elizabeth qianqian. she bit her lower lip. she felt a little uncomfortable, but she didnt really miss this bedroom. after living in a shabby apartment for so many years, she felt that any room in the yuan family would be better than the one in the past. what she didnt like was miss elizabeths attitude. grandpa was an elder, shouldnt she at least be more respectful? why did she have to speak so bluntly to an old man? ye xiaoxi stood outside the door for a while before walking in. xiaoxi old master yuan didnt know how to explain this to his granddaughter. grandpa, i was just about to tell you. this bedroom is too luxurious. i like a simple one. please ask the housekeeper to arrange a room closer to you. i want to be closer to you so that i can see you more in the future. ye xiaoxi took the initiative to give in. old master yuans heart ached. this child had suffered outside for twenty years. she had finally returned to his side, but she was still bullied by outsiders. it was really too difficult. old master yuans fondness for ye xiaoxi grew, and at the same time, his hatred for elizabeth qianqian grew. she would marry into the yuan family sooner or later. now that she was behaving arrogantly, how he wanted to deal with her in the future would depend on his mood.. Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Forcibly Occupy Her Room (2) chapter 213: forcibly occupy her room (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio old master yuan had always been patient and had extraordinary means. otherwise, it would be impossible to start from scratch and develop the yuan family to its current scale. elizabeth qianqian pursed her lips in disdain when she heard what ye xiaoxi said. ye xiaoxi couldnt be bothered to argue with such a person. she held onto her grandfathers arm and said, lets go and pick a room for me. alright. old master yuan said to the maid who was at a loss, pack up xiaoxis things. dont leave anything behind. also, take good care of qianqian and try your best to satisfy all her requests. yes, sir. the maids answered in unison. after old master yuan and ye xiaoxi left, elizabeth qianqian ordered the maids to close the door and sulked. she didnt want to be rude to anyone either. she just wanted to make use of this to deliberately make things difficult for the yuan family and make them retreat. and not think about marrying her. however, she didnt expect the yuan family to be so spineless. she was already so arrogant and they were actually not angry. it was really too depressing. she chased all the maids out and sulked alone. not long after, lady elizabeth received the news and rushed over. she knocked on the door. then, she walked up to her daughter and gave her a slap. elizabeth qianqian covered her face, her eyes full of resentment. dont you know why we came to the yuan family? dont cause any more trouble for me. otherwise, it wont just be a slap. lady elizabeths words were full of warning. of course, elizabeth qianqian understood. the entire family was only glamorous on the outside, but it had long since decayed on the inside. her father and uncles, in particular, had been spending extravagantly every day and had already emptied half of the familys coffer. although the yuan family did not have an aristocratic title, they were rich. they would be able to support the elizabeth family through this crisis. but why should she use her marriage to make a deal with the yuan family? if you kill me, you wont be able to find a second daughter to marry into the yuan family. elizabeth qianqian said angrily. when lady elizabeth heard this, she flew into a rage. she scolded, do you really think i have no way? your uncles also have daughters. as long as i adopt them under my name, they will be elizabeths legitimate daughters. qianqian, i know that you are very dissatisfied, but you were born into the elizabeth family and enjoy all the good conditions that the family has given you. you must step forward when the family is in danger. if you dont want to be a member of the elizabeth family, 1 can chase you out. but you have to think clearly about what the outcome of being expelled from the family is. she turned around and left after saying her last sentence. elizabeth qianqian covered her face, tears rolling down her cheeks. expelled from the family? her mother, who loved her so much, actually said such ruthless words. hah she stood rooted on the ground for a long time before she suddenly opened the door and ran out. she did not want to stay here and be a puppet. she wanted to return to britain! she ran like crazy for a long time, but she did not leave the yuan familys house. she tripped on her long dress. she fell heavily into the grass. her delicate palm was cut open and blood seeped out. she lay on the ground and could no longer suppress the grievance in her heart as she sobbed softly. from time to time, she would even wave her fists and smash them heavily onto the ground. just as she was feeling angry, a tall figure stood in front of her. you fell? let me help you up. a mans deep voice drifted down from above her head. she raised her head and looked at that person. it was him. one of the sons of the yuan family. she couldnt remember his name, but she knew his identity. elizabeth qianqian pushed his outstretched hand away in disgust. she snapped, i dont need your help! you just want to marry me and gain benefits, so you deliberately came to get close to me, right? theres nothing good in your yuan family. yuan xudong retracted his hand and said indifferently, since youre fine, ill be leaving. she watched him leave as if nothing had happened. elizabeth qianqian was a little stunned. she then said viciously, dont you want to marry me? if you want to marry me, please me! if you abandon me now, 1 wont consider marrying you anymore. ill choose your other brothers instead. up to you. im not interested in you at all. besides, youre not as valuable as you think you are. yuan xudong said with his back to her. he had wanted to help her just now because he felt sorry for her. did she really think that she was someone important? yuan xudong didnt like this unreasonable noble lady. he quickened his pace and left. elizabeth qianqian sat on the grass and looked at his heartless back. she did not feel the slightest bit of displeasure. instead, she felt that he was different from the others. he did not flatter her and pretend to be hypocritical just because she was from the elizabeth family. he was very real. meeting such a person made her happy. she was stunned for a moment. she stood up and tidied up her messy dress, returning to her noble and elegant appearance. it was as if the loss of control earlier was just someone elses imagination. in the evening. after jiang yining woke up, she received a message from k. he had already investigated everything related to huang yiyang. the huang family was a real estate developer and owned many large shopping malls in the city center. they could earn 11 million dollars a year just from the rent. not to mention the profits from other places. huang yiyang was the only son of the huang family and was very much a playboy. he changed girlfriends like he was changing clothes. the xiao familys wealth was still not much compared to the huang familys. no wonder xiao yeyu said that she had introduced huang yiyang to xiaoxi out of goodwill. she really had good intentions, huh? looking at the long list of huang yiyangs girlfriends, jiang yining laughed coldly. then, she targeted huang yiyangs characteristics and sent a very hot advertisement to his phone. not long after. huang yiyang clicked on it. in that short moment, his phone was implanted with gps locating software. jiang yining clasped her fingers and moved her joints. his clear eyes were filled with a cold chill. previously, she did not have the time to deal with this sc*mbag. now, she had the time. huang yiyang, watch out.. Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Don’t Hug Anyone Except Me (1) chapter 214: dont hug anyone except me (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio lu zhi has been quite busy recently. he was busy arranging the companys matters and preparing for the wedding. he also had to take the time to supervise his wife to see if she was mischievous or not. jiang yining, on the other hand, had a thorough understanding of huang yiyangs situation. other than picking up girls, this guys biggest interest was racing. he was a member of the largest racing club in a city. huang yiyang would go over every weekend. jiang yining had also learned how to race. in the past, when she was unhappy in the gu family, she would run out and drive around a few times. the adrenaline rush brought about by the high-speed mercedes benz was so great that she could fly to the sky! however, after she came to a-city, it had been a long time since she had done this kind of thing. jiang yining planned to race with huang yiyang and teach him a lesson. however, she was not qualified to join the racing club yet. this qualification would not hinder her though. this morning, jiang yining prepared breakfast and brought it to lu zhi. she rested her chin on her hands and looked at him with a smile. when lu zhi saw her like this, he knew that she had a favor to ask of him. he asked, what do you want to do? just say it. no, i just feel that youve been tired and thin recently. i want you to eat and drink well to nourish your body. jiang yining blinked. lu zhi said calmly, in that case, i wont listen to anything you say later. jiang yining rubbed her nose and confessed, dont mind me. 1 have a small matter that i want to ask you for help. speak. lu zhi put down his chopsticks and stared at her with his dark eyes. jiang yining said, i want to join gks racing league, but they only allow me to join by invitation. can you get me a spot to join the club? with lu zhis status, he was definitely qualified to join gk! as long as he opened his mouth, the other party would be more than happy to do so! lu zhi asked after pondering for a while, why do you want to join gk? you know how to race? yes. jiang yining nodded and said, dont look down on me. my racing skills are top-notch. then lets have a competition? lu zhis expression was cold, but there was a hint of interest in his eyes. jiang yining was a little surprised. she asked, you know how to race too? he didnt look like it. racers were usually more wild. he was so serious yes. he did, and he did it very well. however, ever since beicheng disappeared, he had never driven a race car again. alright, then lets have a competition. 111 definitely win. jiang yinings desire to win was stimulated. she rubbed her fists and was eager to give it a try. ill get someone to prepare. ill do a few laps with you tonight. lu zhi smiled and said, if you win, ill get you an invitation to join gk. ok! no problem! jiang yining stood up, took his hand, and slapped him, afraid that he would go back on his word. lu zhi called ah man he ordered her to prepare the venue and race cars. it was past seven in the evening. after the two of them ate, all man walked over and said that it was ready. jiang yining and lu zhi drove to the racing track. the venue was set by the sea. there was a circular track that was ten kilometers long, and the terrain was complicated. the lights on both sides of the road were turned on, and it was extremely bright. in the starting position, there were two top racing cars, one red and one black. jiang yining stepped forward and tested the car. she said with satisfaction, you chose a good car. why dont you take a look at who picked it? lu zhi sounded a little arrogant. jiang yining smiled. lu zhi put on his safety helmet and threw one at her. jiang yining caught it steadily. after the two of them sat down, all man waved the flag and confirmed the situation of the race track through the walkie-talkie. after everything was ready. she blew the whistle and waved the flag downwards. jiang yining and lu zhi stepped on the accelerator and sped off at the same time. the sound of the motor running resounded through the silent night sky! jiang yining was fully focused on the road ahead. she kept stepping on the gas pedal and holding the steering wheel tightly as she steadily drove the car. lu zhi and jiang yining were neck to neck. neither of them was willing to be outdone. after the first lap, their speed and condition were on par. then, the second round began when jiang yining passed the turning point, not only did she not slow down, but she accelerated instead and made a big drift. her car had overtaken lu zhi by quite a bit. lu zhi continued to chase after them calmly. when the second lap was about to end a wave from the beach hit the track, making it wet. jiang yinings car didnt have time to slow down and started to slip.. Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Don’t Hug Anyone Except Me (2) chapter 215: dont hug anyone except me (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she had no choice but to turn the steering wheel to adjust the cars condition. however in just a few seconds, lu zhis racecar sped forward and left her behind. when jiang yining got used to this track, she would continue to chase after her. the two of them had already pulled away quite a distance. the third lap was also the last lap. there was still a huge gap between jiang yining and lu zhi. in her heart, she would definitely lose. however, she never expected that there was still some distance before the finish line. lu zhis car slowed down. before she could react, she had already overtaken his car. ah man whistled again. the match had ended! jiang yining got out of the car. her heart was still pounding and the hair on her forehead was wet. she ran to lu zhi, panting. lu zhi opened the car door and got out. jiang yining punched him in the chest in anger. why did you let me win? he could have won, but he had deliberately lost to her. was he looking down on her? jiang yining would rather lose openly than win like this! i didnt let you win. you didnt grow up by the sea, so you didnt know that the waves would come up to the track. yining, your driving skills are better than mine. lu zhi admired her racing talent. even though he couldnt see her face on the race track, he felt that she was glowing. as a racer, you have to consider all circumstances. 1 didnt think about it, so it was my mistake. 1 admit that my skills are inferior. jiang yining was not convinced. she said, the previous round doesnt count. lets have another round. without waiting for him to speak, she said fiercely, hmph, dont let me win this time. if you dare to give in to me again, 111 hit you. she waved her fists and made a threatening gesture. lu zhi looked down and chuckled. alright, this time well go all out. no one is allowed to back down. yes! jiang yining nodded. the two of them got back into the car and raced on the track. one lap two laps three laps after a fierce competition, the two racing cars crossed the finish line with a tiny gap! as the referee, all mans jaw almost dropped. young mistress was too strong. one had to know that sir had been a professional racer in the past. he was not inferior to the top racers! she was actually on par with him! jiang yining took off her safety helmet and measured the distance between the two cars. she said in disappointment, i lost o.ois to you. she would have to think of a way to join the gk alliance by herself. this bit of difference is nothing, as long as you enjoy yourself. lu zhi said in a clear voice. jiang yining nodded. competing with him was indeed very satisfying. she really didnt expect the sickly lu zhi to be so outstanding in racing! truly admirable! jiang yinings eyes were filled with admiration. lu zhi met her sparkling eyes and his adams apple bobbed. this girl really knew how to flirt inadvertently. she did not know that he wanted to eat her up when she looked at him like that. lu zhi suppressed the throbbing in his heart and said, ill arrange a spot for you in the gk alliance in the next two days. hmm? i didnt win against you though i said that just now because i wanted you to give it your all. lu zhi interrupted her. jiang yining immediately perked up. she stepped forward with a bright smile and hugged him. lu zhi, youre really a good person! smelling the faint fragrance on her body, lu zhis eyes darkened like a black hole. it almost swallowed her. he raised his hand and pressed her back. he asked, jiang yining, have you hugged other men like this before? then, jiang yining finally realized that under her excitement she made an intimate move. after spending so much time with lu zhi, she had forgotten that he was a male. no, i didnt. im not the kind of person who hugs others casually. she was telling the truth. she didnt like to have physical contact with people, even if they were of the same sex. lu zhi was an exception. jiang yining also found it strange. when lu zhi heard this, he smiled and ran his fingers through her soft black hair. he murmured, thats good. dont hug anyone else in the future, except me. jiang yining was stunned. what did he say? before she could react, lu zhi let go of her. its getting late. lets go home. at night, the temperature by the beach gets relatively cold. jiang yining immediately threw away the distracting thoughts in her mind. she caught up to him. wait for me! lu zhi was a man of his word and was very efficient. the next morning, jiang yining received a vip card from gk. with this card, she could participate in car racing whenever she wanted. jiang yining took note of huang yiyangs schedule. this weekend, which was two days later, was coincidentally the day of his competition. without hesitation, jiang yining called gk and asked them to arrange for her to be in the same match as huang yiyang. since there was still time, jiang yining practiced hard. as she was so focused on the race, ye xiaoxi could not find her. she finally found jiang yining after class. ye xiaoxi hurriedly handed her the invitation card and said, yining, my grandfather will hold a banquet for me in a few days to officially announce my identity to everyone. you must come. old master yuan wanted to hold a ceremony to welcome her back. they had already invited celebrities from a-city and all over the country. ye xiaoxi did not care about the others, but yining had to be there. otherwise, she would regret it for the rest of her life. jiang yining nodded in agreement and said, okay. after a pause, she asked, have you been happy in the yuan family recently? im happy. ye xiaoxi nodded without hesitation. in fact, she was not that happy. after the initial novelty, she looked at those priceless things and felt that they were nothing much. however, she couldnt bear to part with her grandfather. now, there was elizabeth and her daughter at home, especially miss qianqian, she did not know how she had offended qianqian. qianqian was always targeting her. thinking about how she would marry into the yuan family in the future, they would see each other every now and then. ye xiaoxi felt a headache coming on. however, she would not tell yining about these troubles. she had chosen her own path, and no matter what the outcome was, she had to bear it herself. she couldnt drag yining down with her. jiang yining was relieved and said, thats good. if you run into any problems, remember to tell me. i do actually have something to ask you. ye xiaoxi asked, yining, can you teach me etiquette? also, please teach me how to dance. there will be many distinguished guests at the banquet. im afraid that 1 will make a fool of myself.. Chapter 216 - Chapter 216:I Have Enough Confidence In Yining! chapter 216:i have enough confidence in yining! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the last time she ate western food, she didnt know how to use the knife and fork properly so was looked down upon by miss elizabeth. she still felt quite uncomfortable. ye xiaoxi usually looked soft, but she was actually very tenacious. once she sets her mind on something, she will do it to the best of her ability. that was why she was so anxious to find yining. no problem. however, in such a short period of time, you probably wouldnt be able to learn much. i will only teach you things you can use at the banquet. as for the rest, you can find a few teachers to teach you slowly. yes, thank you, yining. i love you so much. ye xiaoxi hugged her neck happily. jiang yining quickly pulled her away. they were so close all day that people who didnt know would think that the two of them were gay. ye xiaoxi knew that she wasnt really looking down on her. yining was just not used to touching people. after letting go of her, she was still laughing foolishly. there were only two classes that day. after jiang yining was done, she took a bus to gk to familiarize herself with the venue. gk was indeed the biggest racing league in a-city. the racing track was very complete, and many parts were very complicated. however, it was precisely because of this that people could enjoy the ultimate pleasure of racing. after jiang yinings inspection, she went to eat nearby. at the same time, lu zhi received qi fengs report. qi feng said, sir, young mistress went to gk. after 1 checked the information, 1 found out that she is going to participate in the same competition as huang yiyang. huang yiyang? he had never heard of this name before. lu zhi said calmly, okay, i understand. he ended the call. lu zhi packed up his documents and planned to go to gk tonight. what was she up to? unknowingly, night fell. after jiang yining finished warming up, she was about to go on stage when she saw two familiar figures. she quickly dodged to the side. ye xiaoxi followed yuan xudong to the racing track. listening to the deafening sounds around him, his gaze kept sweeping over the people beside him. yuan xundong said, huang yiyang should be here. but 1 cant see him. the match will start soon. he will definitely participate. when he comes down, ill get someone to catch him. yuan xudong was expressionless. ye xiaoxi nodded. she wouldnt let huang yiyang off so easily. she didnt tell her grandfather about this before. it was because she felt that the time was not ripe. last night, while she was chatting with her grandfather, she told him about how huang yiyang had bullied her. she even mentioned that yuan xudong had saved her life at that time. old master yuan did not expect his eldest son and niece to have such a fate. he was secretly glad that nothing had happened to xiaoxi, but at the same time, he gritted his teeth in hatred. huang yiyang dared to touch his precious granddaughter. he really did not want to live anymore! hence, old master yuan gave yuan xudong a call and instructed him to teach huang yiyang a lesson with ye xiaoxi. yuan xudong listened to his father. after sending someone to investigate huang yiyangs whereabouts, they went straight to the racing track. ye xiaoxi searched for a while but did not see huang yiyang. instead, she was surprised to see lu zhi, who had just arrived. mr. lu! ye xiaoxi waved at him excitedly and looked behind him. lu zhi raised his eyebrows and walked up to them with an indifferent expression. he asked, are you guys interested in racing too? oh, were here to do something, not to watch the match. ye xiaoxi asked, yining didnt come with you? lu zhi curled his thin lips and looked at the racing track. he said, shes here, but shes not with me. youll see her later. oh, oh. ye xiaoxi did not think of anything else. after all, she didnt know that jiang yining knew how to race. lu zhi nodded at yuan xudong as a greeting. yuan xudong suggested, we booked a private room so we can watch the entire match. i wonder if youre interested in coming to our private room, mr. lu. ill do as you say. lu zhi agreed. the three of them entered the vip room together. jiang yining watched them leave from afar and whispered, why are all of you here? she had never seen them so interested in racing before she could figure it out, gks staff came to urge her to prepare. jiang yining thought that they wouldnt be able to tell that it was her if she sat in the race car, so she put on her safety helmet and followed the staff to the starting point of the race cars. when huang yiyang heard that his opponent tonight was a woman, he looked down on her. the racing track was a mans world, and women should stay at home obediently. why was she here? to play? he didnt take jiang yining seriously at all. therefore, when jiang yining passed by him, he whistled arrogantly and raised his middle finger, making a lewd gesture. he said, girl, im waiting for you to kneel down and sing conquered to me! his friends around him laughed. jiang yining sneered, its not certain who will win. wow! so confident! however, the race track was a competition of strength, not just words! huang yiyang put on his safety helmet and got into the car. jiang yining also followed closely behind. there were three other people competing with them, but these people were usually defeated by huang yiyang. this time, they were just accompanying him in this race. only jiang yining and huang yiyang were the seeded players and the focus of the competition. seeing that they were all ready, the few people sitting next to them were guessing who would win tonights championship. nine out of ten people thought highly of huang yiyang. the remaining one had a grudge against huang yiyang and had deliberately bet on jiang yining. lu zhi, who was sitting in the vip seats, turned to ye xiaoxi and asked, do you know this huang yiyang? ye xiaoxis face turned pale when she heard the name. she said, ive met him once, but were not very close. although lu zhi was yinings husband, she couldnt just tell him that huang yiyang almost bullied her. it would be too embarrassing. ye xiaoxi fell silent for a few seconds. sensing that there was a hidden meaning in his words, she could not help but ask, whats wrong? lu zhi raised his eyebrows and replied, i think he might have offended yining. according to his understanding of jiang yining, she must have some purpose for coming to the racing track. as for huang yiyang that was the purpose of her visit tonight. however, he was not worried at all. after all, he had seen her ability. lu zhi was looking forward to the exciting competition. when ye xiaoxi heard lu zhis words, she felt a little uneasy. she asked, why would you think that? did yining say something to you or do something? she didnt say anything to me. however, she is going to compete with huang yiyang tonight. lu zhi pointed at a blue racing car and said, thats her. even though she was wearing a safety helmet and was wrapped up tightly from head to toe, he could still recognize her at a glance. ye xiaoxi clenched her fists nervously and said worriedly, jiang yining, why are you so silly? she was afraid that she would cause trouble for yining, so she deliberately hid it and did not tell her. however, she did not expect yining to still find out about it. no, i cant let her take the risk. 1 want to stop her. ye xiaoxi stood up and wanted to go look for jiang yining. lu zhi said calmly, youre her friend, so you should know her temper. once she decides to do something, theres absolutely no way you can stop her. dont worry, i have enough confidence in yining. who is huang yiyang anyway? he isnt even an ant. it would be easy for yining to crush him. he looked in jiang yinings direction with confidence, trust, and pride! ye xiaoxi calmed down when she saw him like this. she obediently returned to her seat.. Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Now We Know Who Should Kneel Down and Sing ‘Conquered1? (Part 1) chapter 217: now we know who should kneel down and sing conquered1? (part 1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yuan xudong listened to their conversation and became curious about jiang yining. on the stage, the safety officer did a final check to ensure that the cars were fine. then, he signaled to the referee through hand gestures. the referee raised the gun in his hand. he aimed at the sky and sent out a signal with a bang. all the racing cars were like arrows that had been released from the bow, and they sped forward with a whoosh. on the huge electronic screen, the real-time broadcast of the game was being shown. huang yiyang relied on his skillful racing skills and quickly left the other three racers behind. he smiled smugly. a bunch of trash, competing with him was simply an insult to him! but before he could celebrate for long, he noticed that the rear of his car was closely chased by a racing car. huang yiyang frowned. this racing car that woman was driving it! how was this possible? huang yiyang was shocked, but he was easily overtaken by jiang yining! he came back to his senses and stepped on the accelerator. like a poisonous snake, he chased after jiang yining. the two cars kept changing positions, and with the complicated terrain, they began to compete fiercely! the onlookers didnt expect jiang yining to be so strong to be able to compete with huang yiyang! in the huge 1,000-seater arena, no one spoke for a moment. it was so quiet that one could hear the sound of the wind blowing! the chase dragged on for about half an hour before huang yiyang started to get anxious. jiang yining, however, showed off her superb driving skills again! after a 180-degree turn, she did not slow down at all. she flew up from the u-shape and landed steadily on the straight track! this wonderful performance instantly ignited the entire stadium. thunderous applause broke out in the silent arena. many people even stood up and cheered jiang yinings name. number 4! good luck! number 4! beautifully done! number 4! number 4! ye xiaoxi did not want to be outdone when she saw the others cheering for jiang yining. yining! you are the best! i love you to death! as expected of her goddess! everything she did was top-notch! ye xiaoxi felt that if jiang yining was a man, she would definitely be able to charm thousands of girls! ahhhh! her girlish heart! yuan xudong was speechless. lu zhi looked calm on the surface, but he couldnt suppress the smile and pride in his eyes. the passionate cheers outside didnt affect jiang yining at all. she continued driving calmly. however, huang yiyang couldnt hold it in any longer. he liked racing so much, not only because of his love for racing but also because he used racing to earn money. every time he won a match, the gk alliance would pay him a handsome sum of money. he was indeed the only son of the huang family, but his parents were very strict with him, especially when it came to finances. he wanted to pick up girls and spend money in front of his friends. other than the money from his family, the rest was paid by the gk alliance. if he was defeated by a young woman, his path to wealth would be cut off. what was worse was how could he hold his head high in front of his friends in the future? if he couldnt win openly, he would have to play dirty. huang yiyang knew very well that the race track ahead was a tunnel and there were no surveillance cameras installed. it was a good opportunity to make a move. his eyes were filled with ruthlessness as he stepped on the accelerator like a madman. he followed jiang yinings car. the distance between the two cars gradually closed. at this moment, the tunnel was right in front of them. whoosh! whoosh! jiang yining and huang yiyangs cars entered the tunnel one after the other. the two racing cars disappeared from the screen. everyones hearts were lifted, and they were momentarily disappointed! how could they miss such an exciting match? the gk alliance knew that tonights match was going to be explosive. therefore, after an emergency discussion, they sent a drone to the tunnel to take pictures. and at this moment in the tunnel, huang yiyangs racing car was neck and neck with jiang yinings. he was not in a hurry to overtake, but instead, he steered the steering wheel and slammed into jiang yinings car. both cars were driving at the same speed, and the slightest collision would cause them to lose control of their direction! jiang yinings car made a u-turn and sped toward the roadside fence! she was about to collide with it! jiang yinings expression darkened, and her entire body tensed up. she used all her strength to stabilize her direction. however, because of this, the speed of the car was reduced. in the blink of an eye, huang yiyang had already left! the drone drove into the cave and happened to capture the scene of jiang yining adjusting the car. when the people outside the arena saw this, they looked at each other.. Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Now We Know Who Should Kneel Down and chapter 218: now we know who should kneel down and sing conquered? (part 2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio wasnt she in the lead just now? why did she suddenly fall behind by so much? and from the looks of it, jiang yining must have made a mistake, right? lu zhis gaze landed on the brake marks on the ground and he frowned. this was definitely not a mistake. she was forced to stop the car. huang yiyang actually dared to play dirty. he was really tired of living. ye xiaoxi also felt that something was amiss and her face was filled with worry. however, they sat on the periphery and could not interfere with the matters on the racing track. they could only watch. after jiang yining adjusted the car, her heart was as calm as still water as she continued to chase after huang yiyang. after racing a lap the distance between the two cars was once again reduced to a minuscule amount. huang yiyang was about to fly into a rage! d*mn it! was the lesson just now not enough? would she only stop the competition after he killed her? alright! then he would fulfill her wish! huang yiyang stared ahead furiously, his mind filled with crazy thoughts. jiang yining had also guessed it. when they passed through the tunnel on the second lap, he would definitely do something else. but she was not afraid! not only was she not afraid, she even deliberately drove in front of huang yiyang and slowly decreased her speed. she was going to toy with him and infuriate him! she wanted him to know how big the gap between them was! huang yiyang was just as jiang yining had expected! the anger in his heart slowly rose until his rationality was devoured! the tunnel was right in front of him, and huang yiyang did not hesitate to use the same trick again. he drove the car next to jiang yining, wanting to get rid of her car. jiang yining sneered. huang yiyang saw that the first time had failed, so he tried again! but the next second, jiang yining did not hesitate at all. she stepped on the accelerator and spun the car. the position of the two cars instantly changed. jiang yinings car was outside! huang yiyang was on the inside! he wanted to stop the car, but the inertia was too great and he couldnt make it in time! his car crashed straight into the roadside. bang! a loud sound echoed in the tunnel! huang yiyangs head hit the airbag and he felt dizzy! he couldnt even climb out of the car! jiang yining stopped the car and gave him the middle finger. now you know who should kneel down and sing conquered? she returned all the words he had said to humiliate her! she was simply too handsome! the drone clearly recorded the entire incident. there was an uproar outside! everyone was spurning huang yiyangs shameless behavior, and they were also shocked by jiang yinings cool driving skills! this racer was too awesome. was she a professional racer? the president of the gk alliance wanted to poach jiang yining, so he asked his subordinates about jiang yinings background. jiang yining had no idea how many people outside were so excited for her. she only knew that after teaching huang yiyang a lesson, she was very happy! she was the only one left for the rest of the race. but she still tried her best. the moment she drove the racing car to the starting line, the referee fired again. the announcer at gks racing track said in a sweet and passionate voice, congratulations to racer number four for winning tonights championship. everyone stood up. they started walking towards jiang yining and wanted to congratulate her sincerely! jiang yining was afraid that lu zhi and the others would notice her, so she wanted to escape before anyone else got close. but halfway through ye xiaoxi rushed up to her happily with a huge bouquet of flowers in her arms and shouted, yining! youre really too awesome! 1 admire you so much! jiang yining, who was wearing a safety helmet, was completely stunned. how did xiaoxi recognize her? im sorry, youve got the wrong person. jiang yining tried to struggle. the next second lu zhi and yuan xudong walked out of the crowd and blocked her way. we didnt get the wrong person. jiang yining, take off your helmet. lu zhis cold voice entered her ears. jiang yining raised her hand guiltily and took off her safety helmet. her black hair was drenched in sweat. it stuck to her face. lu zhi handed her a towel and water and said in a deep voice, do you know how dangerous the situation was just now? his words were full of criticism. jiang yining wiped the sweat off her face and took a sip of water. she replied, i know, but 1 was confident. huang yiyangs methods were childs play. she did not care at all. ye xiaoxi calmed herself down and said, yining, dont do such dangerous things for me in the future. ive already told my grandfather about it. today, i brought my uncle here today to resolve this matter. fortunately, yining was strong and she was able to turn the situation around. if anything had happened to her just now ye xiaoxi was going to blame herself for the rest of her life. jiang yining patted her shoulder and said, dont be so narcissistic. im not competing with him because of you. its just a coincidence. her words had no credibility at all. ye xiaoxi did not believe her at all. when lu zhi heard their conversation, he understood that the person huang yiyang had offended was not jiang yining but ye xiaoxi. very good. lu zhi was jealous again. he took a step forward and hugged jiang yinings waist forcefully. he warned in a dangerous voice, next time if you do something like this again, can you discuss it with me in advance? jiang yining, im your husband. if anything happens to you, wont i be a widow? jiang yining was speechless. here it comes again. he started saying strange things again. even if she really died, there were still thousands of girls waiting to marry him, a widower, okay? how could he be a widow for her! she didnt believe it! thats right, yining. even if you dont think about yourself, you should think about your husband. ye xiaoxi chimed in. do you hear me? lu zhi said again. jiang yining held her forehead. i heard it. ill tell you in advance in the future. i wont hide it from you anymore. mm. lu zhi spat out a word, still displeased. at this moment, huang yiyang was brought over by the security officer. he pointed at jiang yinings nose and cursed, youre that female racer, arent you? were you trying to murder me? im warning you, obediently apologize to me! otherwise, ill use my familys legal team to sue you until youre thrown in jail! Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: My Uncle Seems to Be Interested in You (1) chapter 221: my uncle seems to be interested in you (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining was in high spirits and naturally agreed to his request. she had breakfast at home. as promised, jiang yining went to find ye xiaoxi to teach her some etiquette. time was running out, so she had to make the most of it. soon, she arrived at the yuan familys residence. jiang yining followed a servant to locate ye xiaoxi but found that her bedroom had changed to a different one. she didnt think much of it and assumed it was because ye xiaoxi wasnt comfortable in her previous room. after sending the servant away, ye xiaoxi closed the door, afraid of being seen or laughed at by others. jiang yining started by teaching her dining etiquette, saying, sit up straight, dont slouch. and your shoulders should be back, it looks more elegant that way she went on for a while. ye xiaoxi did her best to follow the instructions. after two hours had passed in the blink of an eye, ye xiaoxi was exhausted and collapsed on the bed, saying, im so tired. i really dont understand why we have to put ourselves through this. people in high society really knew how to make life difficult for themselves. ye xiaoxi sighed deeply. jiang yining said, this is social etiquette. if you dont like it, you can choose not to follow their rules. its up to you. ye xiaoxi envied jiang yinings ability to do as she pleased, unlike herself. she didnt have the same capabilities as jiang yining, and if she left the yuan family, her life would be ordinary at best, burdened with debts. she didnt want to go back to the way things were before. ye xiaoxi clenched her teeth and said, lets continue. yes. jiang yining nodded gently. in reality, ye xiaoxi was quite intelligent and quick to learn. otherwise, she wouldnt have been able to get into qing university under such family circumstances. after jiang yining taught her dining etiquette, she went on to cover other topics. in the afternoon, ye xiaoxi had someone bring food into the room. after a simple meal, jiang yining taught ye xiaoxi how to dance. ye xiaoxi had never learned to dance before, and her nervous hands were sweaty, and her face was red. several times, she accidentally stepped on jiang yinings feet. sorry, yining im so clumsy ye xiaoxi accidentally stepped on jiang yinings foot again, and she bit her lip in embarrassment before letting go of her hand. jiang yining said, its okay, it doesnt hurt. but the two of us arent really suited for dancing together. our heights are too close, and its hard for me to lead you. you should find a male partner to practice with you. for beginners in dancing, it was easier to have a male partner guide them. i dont know any boys ye xiaoxi said hesitantly. why dont you ask your uncle to come? jiang yining thought of yuan xudong, who was about 1.9 meters tall, a perfect match for ye xiaoxis height. im afraid of disturbing his work. whats there to be afraid of? youre family. besides, the more time you spend with him, the better your relationship will be. jiang yining suggested, if you feel embarrassed, 1 can go call him for you. no no ill do it myself. ye xiaoxi said hurriedly. alright, then go ahead. jiang yining nodded slightly. ye xiaoxi left the room nervously. watching her back as she left, jiang yining chuckled softly. if she taught xiaoxi, it would also work, but xiaoxi was more introverted and rarely approached people on her own. however, if she wanted to truly establish herself in the yuan family and gain a sense of belonging, she had to interact more with other members of the yuan family and earn their approval. yuan xudong was a decent person who had saved xiaoxi once and was willing to stand up for her. jiang yining intentionally pushed ye xiaoxi to get closer to him. ye xiaoxi walked up to yuan xudongs courtyard and asked a servant, is my uncle here? originally, she had hoped that yuan xudong wouldnt be there. in that case, she could use it as an excuse to make jiang yining give up. however, she didnt expect what came next. the servant replied, young master xudong is here. miss xiaoxi, do you need to see him about something? i can inform him for you. oh? hes here. ye xiaoxi muttered nervously and said, i have a small matter and would like to trouble him. alright, please wait a moment, miss. okay. watching the servant go in, ye xiaoxi anxiously rubbed her hands. after a short while, the servant came out, accompanied by yuan xudong. he looked at ye xiaoxi with an indifferent expression and asked, whats the matter? uncle, can you come with me for a moment? ye xiaoxi spoke softly. yuan xudong gazed at the slender girl in front of him, feeling somewhat helpless. he had truly rescued a trouble. ever since he became involved with her, there hadnt been a peaceful day.. Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: My Uncle Seems to Be Interested in You (2) chapter 222: my uncle seems to be interested in you (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yuan xudong hesitated, thinking of using the excuse of work to decline her request. but before he could say anything, uncle fu, beaming with joy, stuck his head out and said, young master xudong, you should go. work is already done, and miss xiaoxi has asked for your company. there might be something important. yuan xudongs temples throbbed with irritation. this meddlesome man seeing uncle fu lightened the atmosphere, ye xiaoxi relaxed and greeted him with a smile, uncle fu, how have you been lately? thanks to misss blessings, ive been quite well, uncle fu replied. he had decided to let go of any concerns about yuan xudong marrying ye xiaoxi. strengthening their relationship would have its benefits, especially since miss xiaoxi was a genuinely kind-hearted person. seeing them chat happily, yuan xudong coldly remarked, arent there matters to attend to? why waste time here? with that said, he took the lead and walked away. ye xiaoxi waved to uncle fu and said, 111 be going now. alright, uncle fu replied with a friendly smile. ye xiaoxi led yuan xudong to her bedroom, opened the door, and said to jiang yining, yining, ive brought my uncle. what do you want us to do? yuan xudong, surprised to find jiang yining present, asked in a softer tone. jiang yining stood up and said, wed like you to join us in practicing a dance. its quite simple and wont take up too much of your time. yuan xudong raised an eyebrow. had he been summoned for such a trivial matter? ive already arranged for a dance instructor, who is more professional, jiang yining continued, but xiaoxi is a bit shy. dancing with a stranger would make her nervous. shes more familiar with you. jiang yining didnt give him a chance to refuse and locked the door, blocking any escape routes for yuan xudong. she pushed him to stand opposite ye xiaoxi and played the dance music for them. heres how you should dance, jiang yining gave them on-site instructions, occasionally using a teaching stick to correct their movements. yuan xudongs amber eyes revealed a hint of restraint. ye xiaoxi, although initially nervous, gradually adapted. he was her lifesaver, and she felt an inexplicable sense of security around him. she relaxed as they continued practicing. after they had practiced in slow motion several times, jiang yining said, now, try dancing it through. yuan xudong stayed silent but followed jiang yinings instructions, leading ye xiaoxi in a full dance. ye xiaoxi followed his lead, and the dance became much smoother than before. however, before she could fully enjoy the progress, she tripped again, stepping on yuan xudongs foot, and her body lurched toward him. instinctively, yuan xudong caught her. ye xiaoxi, in his arms, caught a familiar scent and felt an unprecedented sense of comfort. are you alright? jiang yining asked with concern. yeah, im fine, ye xiaoxi stabilized herself and looked up at yuan xudong, her heart filled with a strange emotion. yuan xudong calmly said, no need to hurry. lets try it again. okay. they practiced continuously for about two hours. ye xiaoxis dance steps gradually became more stable, and she made fewer mistakes. yuan xudong said, thats enough for today. you can practice by yourself for a while. thank you, uncle, ye xiaoxi said with deep gratitude. since entering the yuan family, many people had greeted her with smiles and flattery, but she knew they were doing it for her grandfathers sake. only yuan xudong was different. he appeared stern and aloof, often refusing her requests verbally, but he always ended up helping her. he was like a second family member to her, apart from her grandfather. dont mention it, yuan xudong looked at jiang yining and said, miss jiang, 1 appreciate your care for my niece. when you have time, 111 invite you for tea. im xiaoxis friend, there is really no need for that, jiang yining gently distanced herself. yuan xudong nodded and then walked toward the door. thinking about how jiang yining had locked the door earlier, ye xiaoxi quickly rushed to unlock it for him. yuan xudong calmly left the room. after yuan xudong had walked away, ye xiaoxi turned to jiang yining and said, yining, it seems like my uncle really likes you. although she had only spent a short time with yuan xudong, she knew that he was usually cold and distant towards everyone, including her grandfather. but today, he seemed to treat jiang yining differently. i guess im quite likable. almost everyone who meets me tends to like me, jiang yining ran her fingers through her hair, smiling faintly. but you should remind your uncle that while he may like me, theres no future in loving me. youre so self-absorbed! ye xiaoxi picked up a pillow and playfully threw it at her. jiang yining caught the pillow and said, i call this self-confidence. alright, since everyone finds yining so charming and delightful, are you satisfied now? ye xiaoxi compromised. jiang yining nodded. the two of them chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, it was already past five oclock. jiang yining didnt want to stay for dinner at the yuan familys residence, so she decided to leave. ye xiaoxi escorted her to the door. as they walked through a corridor, they coincidentally ran into elizabeth qianqian. the smile on ye xiaoxis face visibly stiffened. elizabeth qianqian raised an eyebrow, quickened her pace, and approached them. jiang yining noticed ye xiaoxis unease and furrowed her brows slightly. the three of them eventually met in the middle of the corridor. elizabeth qianqian stared coldly at ye xiaoxi and said, thank you for letting me use your room. ive been sleeping very comfortably these past few days. i heard that mr. yuan is hosting a banquet this weekend to celebrate your return to the yuan family. i wonder if 1 have the honor of attending? youre a guest in our house, so of course youre welcome to attend, ye xiaoxi replied politely. oh, thank you, elizabeth qianqian responded with words of gratitude, but there was no hint of appreciation in her eyes. instead, she deliberately taunted, by the way, i just remembered that youve recently returned to the yuan family, and you might not be familiar with social etiquette. would you like me to personally teach you? i come from a noble background, and all our etiquette is of the highest standard. you should consider it an honor to be taught by me.. Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Wait Till You’re Old enough chapter 223: wait till youre old enough translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she was so arrogant and rude. it was really off-putting. even though ye xiaoxi was just a clay doll, she still had some spirit in her. she bit her lip lightly and said, thank you for your kind offer, but 1 think its unnecessary. compared to you, i believe yinings social etiquette is more suitable. jiang yining smiled faintly and added, being a guest but taking over someone elses nest, miss elizabeth, your upbringing seems to have its limitations. the two of them responded in tandem, leaving elizabeth qianqian speechless. jiang yining couldnt be bothered to engage further. she tilted her head slightly and said, lets go. sure. ye xiaoxi let out a sigh of relief, feeling much better. her steps became lighter. elizabeth watched them walk away, tugged at her lips, and let out a low hum. as far as she knew, elder yuan doted on ye xiaoxi greatly. she had intentionally provoked ye xiaoxi, hoping to stir up conflict and force the yuan family to cancel the engagement between their two families. however, she hadnt expected ye xiaoxi to be so patient. no matter what she did these past few days, ye xiaoxi had tolerated it all, making it impossible for her to make a move. but that was okay. this weekend was the day of ye xiaoxis formal recognition as part of the yuan family, and she planned to create a scene. she didnt believe that ye xiaoxi could still endure it at that time. jiang yining had seriously taught ye xiaoxi for two days. although they had only scratched the surface, as long as ye xiaoxi was careful and cautious, outsiders wouldnt notice any difference. when elder yuan learned of this, he insisted on paying jiang yining for her teaching, but jiang yining gracefully declined his offer. elder yuan had to relent but also took note of jiang yinings kindness. unbeknownst to them, the day of the banquet had arrived. early in the morning, jiang yining received a video call from ye xiaoxi. old master yuan had customized a set of luminous clothing for her. during the day, the layers of this blue dress looked exceptionally elegant and noble, making ye xiaoxi look like a princess. however, in the evening, the gemstones embedded inside the dress would shine brightly under the lights, giving it a fairy-tale-like, dreamy quality, both splendid and dazzling. ye xiaoxi couldnt stop twirling in front of the camera, overjoyed. jiang yining curled her lips slightly, feeling a touch of envy. elder yuans affection for ye xiaoxi was genuine, and she wished she could have such a family herself. but that was something she could only dream of in this lifetime. jiang yining lowered her gaze, concealing her thoughts. ye xiaoxi still had many things to attend to, so they only chatted for a while before ending the call. jiang yining lay on the bed, lost in thought. a knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. please come in, she said lightly. the door opened, and lu zhi walked in, holding a set of white attire. arent you attending the banquet tonight? this is prepared for you. jiang yining sat up and replied, 1 can just wear something casual. its not my party tonight. no, youre going as both mrs. lu and ye xiaoxis close friend, with dual identities. if you dont dress appropriately, how can you show your appreciation for the importance of this event? lu zhi pulled her up and added, try on the dress quickly. this time, he had chosen a relatively simple outfit, with a more business-like, streamlined style. it had a sleeveless top and loose, wide-legged trousers that resembled a skirt. jiang yining was relatively young, but her figure was slim, and her aura was cool and composed. when she put on the outfit, it gave off a slightly reserved queen-like vibe. jiang yining rarely wore this type of attire, so she examined herself in the mirror and asked, are you sure this outfit suits me? yes, trust my judgment. jiang yining hesitated and didnt want to change her clothes. lu zhi extended his long arm, his well-defined hand resting on her collar. he said, do you want me to help you change your clothes personally? if you do, i dont mind his words were cut off halfway as jiang yining covered her dress and quickly took a step back. no need, i can handle it myself! in the next moment, she dashed into the dressing room at lightning speed. lu zhi remained in the bedroom, silent but with a smile on his face. after a while, the dressing room door was pushed open, and jiang yining emerged. she walked up to lu zhi, smiling faintly, lu zhi, 1 didnt expect the outfit you chose to suit me so well. lu zhi nodded, just as beautiful as i imagined. jiang yining playfully tilted up his chin and said, kneel down and call me your majesty. lu zhis deep black eyes constricted slightly, revealing a dangerous expression. jiang yining immediately surrendered and retracted her teasing fingers. she chuckled and said, i was just joking, dont take it seriously. lu zhi thought of a certain image in his mind, his throat feeling a bit dry. he cleared his throat and reached out, gripping her shoulder. the zipper on your back isnt done properly. let me adjust it for you. oh. jiang yining cooperatively turned around. lu zhi gazed at her fair back and the long, graceful swan-like neck. he rubbed against it. the fierce flames he had forcibly suppressed flared up once more. this girl had some kind of magic. even with just an inadvertent gesture, she could drive him mad. but, he had to endure a little longer. she was still too young, and he needed to wait until she grew up a bit more, so he could have her without guilt. is it done? jiang yining sensed that his fingers had remained on her back without any movement. unable to hold back, she asked. lu zhi snapped back to reality, adjusted the zipper, and said, yes, its done. jiang yining smiled and said, thank you. summer rains came and went quickly. in the evening, after a sudden heavy rain, it had stopped precisely at six oclock. the sky was filled with rosy hues. the air was filled with a refreshing scent. at the yuan family estate, the place was beautifully decorated, and it was incredibly lively. old master yuan stood at the entrance of the estate with ye xiaoxi and several yuan family sons, personally welcoming guests. guests passing by congratulated him with smiles on their faces, delighted that he had found his granddaughter after so many years. old master yuans face was flushed, completely different from his usual solemn demeanor. he smiled warmly at everyone. this is my granddaughter, xiaoxi. my xiaoxi is a talented young lady who got into qing university with her own abilities. xiaoxi, come and say hello to your uncles. old master yuan proudly showed off his precious granddaughter to everyone. ye xiaoxi blushed under the praise. finally, jiang yining arrived. she happily ran up to ye xiaoxi and said, yining, youre finally here. i hope im not late. no, youre right on time. while chatting with ye xiaoxi, jiang yining looked around. the scale of the yuan familys banquet was larger than she had expected, with a crowd of people filling half the mountainside. the parking lot on the mountain was already full, and luxury cars lined both sides of the road at the foot of the mountain. some guests even arrived by helicopter. she had noticed this as soon as she arrived. ye xiaoxi didnt want to be pulled away by her grandfather to meet different people. using jiang yining as an excuse, she said, grandpa, i want to accompany yining. you can greet the guests slowly. old master yuan didnt want to let her go because there were many important guests today, making it a good opportunity to expand her network. xiaoxi but as he just called out the girls name, she disappeared in the blink of an eye, running off with jiang yining. old master yuan shook his head helplessly. never mind, he wouldnt force her. lu zhi nodded at old master yuan and, accompanied by qi feng, presented a gift- old master yuan said, xiaoxi and your wife are good friends. you dont have to spend money on this. this is due courtesy. elder yuan, please accept it. alright. old master yuan didnt refuse anymore. he had someone take the gift. lu zhi entered the venue and started looking for jiang yining. however, he hadnt gone far when a figure hurriedly caught up with him. mr. lu. xiao yeyu had been paying attention to lu zhi for a while. seeing that jiang yining was not with him, she deliberately approached. lu zhi stopped in his tracks, saw her, and replied with a faint expression, miss xiao, hello. isnt yining with you? shes with xiaoxi. lu zhi glanced over the crowd, searching for jiang yinings figure. but with so many guests in attendance, it was not easy to find her. xiao yeyu gently showed her vulnerability. perfect, im alone too.. how about we look for them together? Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Tearing Down Your Disguise (1) chapter 224: tearing down your disguise (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio lu zhi tilted his head, his lips curling slightly. miss xiao, do you always speak in this tone when youre with your close friends man? her voice could practically turn honey-dripping sweet. he hated pretentious girls the most. xiao yeyu was momentarily stunned, then she said with a trace of grievance, i was born with this voice, i cant change it. mr. lu, if you dont like it, i wont speak. she lightly bit her lower lip, looking pitiful. this kind of demeanor could trigger most mens protective instincts. but lu zhi didnt like this type of girl. he preferred someone like jiang yining! even without relying on a man, she could shine on her own, illuminating everyone around her! lu zhi was disgusted by xiao yeyu. however, since she was yinings friend, he did not nitpick anymore. lu zhi felt quite averse to xiao yeyu, but considering she was a friend of jiang yining, he didnt pick a fight. silently, he continued walking. if it were someone else, after being told off by lu zhi like that, they would have left in anger. but not xiao yeyu. she kept following him. after searching for a while, lu zhi stopped a waiter and asked if they had seen ye xiaoxi. the waiter might not remember jiang yining, but tonights center was unforgettable. i saw miss xiaoxi. she went toward the artificial hill over there, the waiter pointed in the direction. lu zhi nodded and said, thank you. youre welcome, sir. lu zhi continued walking towards the artificial hill. the yuan familys estate was built on the mountainside, with all the guests concentrated in the front. there were few people in the garden. as xiao yeyu followed lu zhi deeper into the estate, the surroundings grew quieter. she could even hear the rustling of leaves in the wind. she pretended to look scared, hugged her own arms, and leaned closer to lu zhi. mr. lu, this place is so remote. 1 dont think jiang yining and xiaoxi would come here. shall we? she was interrupted mid-sentence as she stumbled. her body moved uncontrollably, lunging towards lu zhi. lu zhi didnt have time to evade and found himself wrapped around her waist, his brows furrowing tightly. xiao yeyu held onto his slim yet strong waist, a mixture of shyness and hesitation in her voice as she hesitated to let go. im sorry, mr. lu. there are so many rocks here, and i, i wasnt paying attention. let go. lu zhis voice remained unwavering, his expression colder than ice. id like to let go too, but 1 cant stand up on my own. could you please help me to the hall? xiao yeyu said boldly. lu zhi gazed steadily at her, his hand resting on her wrist. xiao yeyu felt a smug satisfaction within herself. she had spent so long studying to marry into a wealthy family. she knew deep down that there wasnt a man in this world who wasnt fickle, and domestic flowers could never compete with wild ones. lu zhis dedication to jiang yining was just because they were still in the honeymoon phase. when that fervor faded, so would their relationship. xiao yeyu had confidence in her own allure. but before she could revel in her triumph for more than two seconds, in the next instant, lu zhi forcefully pulled his arm away from her grip. without waiting for her to react, he took a step back, allowing her to fall face-first onto the stone floor. xiao yeyu couldnt help but feel dazed. after a moments pause, she touched her throbbing nose and stood up, her voice quivering as she asked, mr. lu, if you dont want to help me, theres no need to treat me this way, is there? i can see that your feet are perfectly fine, with no issues. lu zhis tone was unyielding. it was then that xiao yeyu remembered she had just claimed to have injured her foot. she felt a mix of embarrassment and humiliation. after a moment of silence she decided to lay it all on the line, tears streaming down her face as she said, im sorry, i did lie to you. but i couldnt control myself. lu zhi, from the moment i first saw you, 1 was deeply drawn to you. to get closer to you, i had my father collaborate with you. to catch even one more glimpse of you, i endured heartache and became friends with jiang yining. you dont understand, every time i saw how well you treated jiang yining, 1 was consumed by jealousy. lu zhi, im not asking you to love me, and i dont want to ruin your relationship with jiang yining. i just want a bit of your affection, even if its only as your secret lover. im willing. xiao yeyu took two steps forward, holding lu zhis hand. im pure, ive never been intimate with a man before. lu zhi, please, be my first. she wanted to place his hand on her cheek but was met with another forceful rejection. could you be any more despicable? lu zhi couldnt hide his disgust. xiao yeyu, a woman like you makes me sick. if you were smart, youd stay far away from jiang yining.. otherwise, ill make sure your entire xiao family pays the price for your actions! Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Tearing Down Your Disguise (2) chapter 225: tearing down your disguise (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he finished speaking and turned away. xiao yeyu lifted her skirt and ran, trying to catch up with his footsteps. but she was too flustered and didnt pay attention to the stones beneath her feet. as a result, she tripped again. thump. once again, she fell hard to the ground. by the time she climbed back up from the ground, lu zhis figure was nowhere to be seen. xiao yeyu was fuming, her mind buzzing. she clenched her palms tightly and shouted, mr. lu, you ungrateful man! where do i fall short compared to jiang yining? on the other side, ye xiaoxi pulled jiang yining aside to a dimly lit area and twirled her dress. the shimmering fabric sparkled under the night sky. jiang yinings eyes widened slightly, and she sincerely exclaimed, its so beautiful. i think so too. its just a pity 1 can only wear it once in front of people. this dress cost five to six million, and the countless diamond fragments on it alone amounted to over thirty thousand. it was such a waste. in the future, you can wear it privately for us to see. jiang yining said with a smile. yeah. ye xiaoxi nodded but hesitated for a moment. she suddenly remembered that she had brought jiang yining here, so what about lu zhi? oh no. i think ive snatched you away from your husband. he cant find you now, and hes probably angry. hes not a three-year-old child. if he cant find me, hell stay quiet. jiang yining replied calmly. huh, yining, you have such a big heart. arent you afraid that lu zhi will be snatched away? he was very outstanding and many women coveted him. ye xiaoxi joked with her. if someone can be stolen from me, they were never truly mine to begin with. what belongs to me, no one can take away. jiang yining said confidently. ye xiaoxi gave her a thumbs-up. no wonder youre my goddess. she pushed her back towards the direction of the hall. however, im still a little worried about your husband getting jealous. i should return you to him as soon as possible. maybe it was just her imagination, but every time she was with jiang yining, lu zhis gaze on her seemed strange. he appeared to be watching her as if she were someone who might steal his wife. hmm hopefully, it was just her overthinking things. ye xiaoxi led jiang yining back. as they walked halfway, they spotted xiao yeyu sitting alone by the garden, her dress stained with dirt, her eyes red from crying. ye xiaoxi approached her and asked with concern, yeyu, what are you doing here? and what happened to your dress? xiao yeyu wiped her tears away and said, i was looking for you all just now and accidentally fell. my dress got dirty. im sorry, xiaoxi, 1 just wanted to celebrate with you. 1 didnt mean to cause all this trouble. ill leave later when theres no one around, so i wont ruin your celebration. if your dress is dirty, ill have the staff bring you a spare one to change into. dont cry. ye xiaoxi took out a tissue and handed it to her. after a while, xiao yeyu gradually stopped crying. she looked up at jiang yining and said, yining, can you accompany me to change clothes? seeing her in such a miserable state, ye xiaoxi couldnt bear to let her go alone. well both go with you. changing clothes will be quick, just ten minutes or so. ye xiaoxi comforted her. okay. xiao yeyu nodded. jiang yining didnt mind either, but she thought that xiao yeyu was being too emotional for such a minor incident, especially on ye xiaoxis important day. however, she didnt say anything and simply wanted to get it over with quickly. after helping xiao yeyu change her clothes, the three of them returned to the hall. they found lu zhi. feeling somewhat apologetic, ye xiaoxi pushed jiang yining toward him and said, im really sorry. earlier, i wanted to show my dress to yining and completely forgot about you. lu zhi, please dont be angry. ill be more mindful in the future. lu zhis expression was cold and devoid of any hint of a smile. however, he wasnt directing his coldness towards ye xiaoxi but rather at xiao yeyu, thinking about her actions earlier. it was just an instinctive aversion. alright. lu zhi replied curtly. ye xiaoxi thought that he might be upset with her, so she gave jiang yining a meaningful look, silently urging her to say something nice to ease his anger. jiang yining, sensing that lu zhi wouldnt get angry just because she briefly left, felt that something else must have happened during her absence. lu zhi, whats wrong? she asked in a low voice. in her intuition, he wouldnt be upset about her being away for a short while. there had to be something else that caused his mood. its nothing, lu zhi replied in a subdued tone, i just saw someone i dont like. as he said this, his gaze briefly swept over xiao yeyu, as if he had encountered something distasteful and quickly averted his eyes. jiang yining noticed this but didnt inquire further. instead, she gently pushed up the corners of his mouth with her hand. just do it for me. smile. tonight is a joyous occasion for my friend. jiang yining rarely tried to comfort anyone. lu zhi decided to comply with her and forced a faint smile. haha, thank you. jiang yining said happily. ye xiaoxi silently made a heart gesture to jiang yining. in this world, the only one who could handle lu zhi seemed to be jiang yining! the three of them interacted seamlessly, completely ignoring xiao yeyu. she felt a little uncomfortable but was determined not to give up! she was determined to win over lu zhi and secure a place in the lu family! no matter how many times she was rejected, she wouldnt give up. around seven in the evening, the banquet officially began. old master yuan held a microphone and spoke a few words to the guests below. then, he invited ye xiaoxi onto the stage and made the official announcement, this is my long-lost granddaughter, and she is also a legitimate member of our yuan familyye xiaoxi. from today onward, she officially returns to our yuan family! i am officially transferring ten percent of my shares to xiaoxi as compensation for all these years. in the future, i will cherish her as my most precious gem. i ask everyone present to bear witness to this! please take good care of our xiaoxi. this announcement sent shockwaves through the entire audience. they had expected old master yuan to show some affection to his granddaughter, but they never anticipated that he would directly give her ten percent of the shares! wasnt that too much? it had to be noted that owning ten percent of the shares granted her significant influence within the yuan familys company! it even gave her the power to influence the choice of the next heir to the yuan family! Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Mouth Says No, But the Body Says Yes (1) chapter 226: mouth says no, but the body says yes (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the talented young man who had been eyeing ye xiaoxi all along was now completely ignited with desire. he wished he could immediately approach ye xiaoxi and propose to her. ten percent of the shares C that could be worth nearly a hundred billion when cashed out. it was enough wealth to last ten lifetimes! unlike the other sons of the yuan family, who had initially been shocked and were now becoming angry, they had worked diligently for the yuan family for so many years. yet, they hadnt received nearly as many shares as ye xiaoxi had upon her return to the family. why did she get so much? it seemed incredibly unfair. but no one dared to voice their objections. old master yuan had always ruled with an iron fist. anyone who crossed him was asking for trouble. moreover, even if they wanted to object, they couldnt. the yuan familys fortune was amassed by their father, and it was up to him to decide how to allocate it. others had no right to interfere. yuan luochen sneered and deliberately said to yuan xudong, big brother, youve toiled for the company, but in the end, an insignificant girl gets more shares than you. are you really okay with this? the foundation of the yuan family was built by our father. he has the right to decide as he pleases. others have no say in this matter, yuan xudong replied calmly. yuan luochen didnt believe it. his brother was pretending to be magnanimous. it must be an act. old master yuan was about to bring ye xiaoxi down from the stage and return to their main table. he glanced at his eight sons and said, did you all hear what i just said? in the future, take good care of xiaoxi. dont have any unnecessary thoughts. yuan luochen suppressed his frustration and said with a smile, dad, the yuan familys fortune was built by you. we brothers have no right to object. no matter how you arrange things, we will absolutely follow without any objections. this statement was very much in line with old master yuans wishes. yuan familys third son couldnt help but taunt yuan luochen after hearing his flattery, brother, isnt that exactly what big brother just said to you? youre quick to learn and sell yourself, arent you? yuan luochens expression changed slightly, i think what big brother said makes sense, so i learned from him. are you trying to mock me with insinuations? are you jealous that dad handed over the companys shares to xiaoxi? yuan familys third son tried to explain, i didnt mean it that way old master yuan was impatient, enough, i dont want to hear you bickering. everyone immediately fell silent. old master yuan held ye xiaoxis hand and spoke with authority, the ten percent of shares are my compensation to xiaoxi. shes a girl and doesnt have any assets. how can she stand on her own in her family? as for you eight brothers, i wont mistreat you either. whoever excels will receive forty-five percent of the companys shares. the remaining share will be divided to the rest of you and its more than enough to secure your future. old master yuan held ninety percent of the companys shares, and after deducting the inheritors forty-five percent and the ten percent given to ye xiaoxi, the remaining shares were divided among the other seven sons. each of them would get about five percent. the inheritor and non-inheritor would differ by nearly ten times! the value behind this was in the hundreds of billions! old master yuans words made everyone present alert. old master yuan didnt care about the tricks and schemes his sons were planning. he just wanted his granddaughter to be happy. as for who would take over the company, it would depend on their abilities. lady elizabeth and her daughter were seated at the table next to old master yuan and could hear their conversation clearly. she admonished her daughter, mr. yuan seems to like this granddaughter of his. dont cause any trouble and get along with her. it could benefit you in the future if you marry into the yuan family. yes, i understand, elizabeth qianqian replied dismissively. however, her gaze couldnt help but shift towards yuan xudong. dinner came to an end, and the grand ball was about to begin. ye xiaoxi, as the star of the evening, was to open the first dance with a gentleman of her choice. ye xiaoxi was very nervous. old master yuan looked at his granddaughter with encouraging eyes and said, xiaoxi, go find someone you like and start the beautiful banquet. although xiaoxi was already twenty years old, old master yuan was reluctant to see her married off. however, he also wanted to help her choose an outstanding young man in all aspects. after nurturing xiaoxi for a few more years, he would then marry her off. ye xiaoxi nodded and lifted her dress to move through the crowd. all the unmarried men knew what it meant when ye xiaoxi appeared.. Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Mouth Says No, But the Body Says Yes (2) chapter 227: mouth says no, but the body says yes (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio everyone eagerly craned their necks in anticipation. ye xiaoxi spun around several times but couldnt muster the courage to strike up a conversation with anyone. her face turned red with shyness and nervousness. in the end, she got tired of walking and stopped in front of yuan xudong. uncle, can you dance with me? ye xiaoxi asked. yuan xudong responded coolly, you should find someone your own age to dance with. i dont know how to approach them. im a bit scared ye xiaoxis voice grew softer as she continued, uncle, please, dance with me. everyone is waiting. tonight, she was the center of attention, and even standing there without saying a word attracted countless eyes. ye xiaoxi felt overwhelmed, and the thought of dancing with a stranger was daunting. yuan xudong remained silent for a moment but eventually stood up. as a gentleman, he extended his hand, making an inviting gesture. ye xiaoxi let out a long breath and placed her hand in his palm. the two of them walked toward the center of the banquet hall. observing that yuan xudongs granddaughter had not chosen anyone and instead was dancing with her uncle, the onlookers sighed in relief and, at the same time, couldnt help but feel a bit disappointed. they wondered who would capture her attention in the future. ye xiaoxi took dance lessons for only an afternoon, so her steps were stiff and her body was rigid. with all eyes on her, she made numerous mistakes and even stepped on yuan xudongs foot several times, which only heightened her nervousness. yuan xudong advised, relax a bit, take a few deep breaths, and exhale. okay, ye xiaoxi nodded. just then, elizabeth qianqian entered the dance floor with another man. she had learned dancing since childhood and effortlessly displayed high-level dance moves, easily overshadowing the clumsy ye xiaoxi. the guests attention quickly shifted to elizabeth qianqian. ye xiaoxi couldnt help but glance in her direction, and she blushed with embarrassment. a sparrow would always be a sparrow, even when dressed in colorful feathers, it couldnt compare to a phoenix perched on a branch. ye xiaoxi began to feel inferior. yuan xudong lowered his head and gently placed his hand on her waist, applying slight pressure, dont get distracted. focus on my eyes. think about how you practiced the steps. ye xiaoxi raised her gaze and met his amber eyes. as her thoughts settled, she gradually forgot everything around her. once she was completely focused, she followed yuan xudongs lead, synchronizing with his rhythm. in the center of the dance floor, two pairs engaged in a spirited dance that captured everyones interest. elizabeth qianqian kept her eyes on ye xiaoxi and, noticing that she hadnt left the floor in embarrassment, she gave her dance partner a signal. with the next beat of music, her partner led her to yuan xudong. yuan xudong paused, understanding that they were swapping dance partners. swapping partners during a dance was normal. however, ye xiaoxi struggled to keep up with the rhythm when dancing with yuan xudong, let alone with someone else. seeing that yuan xudong didnt extend his hand, elizabeth qianqian proactively matched his rhythm and danced around him. ye xiaoxi hesitated for a few seconds, then bit her lip and continued dancing stubbornly with yuan xudong. yuan xudong remained calm, managing elizabeth gracefully while still focusing on leading ye xiaoxi. when the music changed, with an extended arm, he took elizabeths hand and returned her to her partner. simultaneously, he executed a handsome and elegant spin, drawing ye xiaoxi back into his embrace, giving elizabeth no opportunity to intervene. no matter how unwilling elizabeth was, she couldnt forcibly take him away. hence, she could only give up. after an entire dance had concluded, yuan xudong held ye xiaoxis hand and nodded slightly to the crowd. the banquet hall erupted in enthusiastic applause, resembling the roar of a tidal wave. ye xiaoxi, panting slightly, looked at yuan xudong with bright eyes and said, uncle, thank you. yuan xudong responded, if you really want to thank me, then trouble me less in the future. he genuinely couldnt understand. what was so special about him that she came to him every time she encountered a problem? if others saw this, they might think he was deliberately trying to win her over to seize the position of the next head of the yuan family. ye xiaoxi wasnt bothered, though. she was well aware that yuan xudong had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. otherwise, he wouldnt always lend a helping hand in her times of need. with a cheerful smile, ye xiaoxi said, uncle, i can promise you anything else, but not this. however, dont worry, you can trouble me too. as long as i can help, ill definitely do it. yuan xudong was at a loss for words. he had never encountered such a shameless girl in his life. staring at ye xiaoxi for a few seconds, yuan xudong walked away with a cold expression. feeling good, ye xiaoxi ran over to jiang yining and said, yining, did you see? thanks to your lessons, i didnt embarrass myself. jiang yining nodded appreciatively. yes, you did really well. you have talent. ye xiaoxi glanced at lu zhi, who was standing nearby, and kindly suggested, yining, since youre here, why dont you go and dance? lu zhi, hurry and invite yining to dance. lu zhi extended his hand. jiang yining looked at his stern face in surprise. he actually wanted to dance? after a few seconds, she placed her hand in his palm. the two of them headed for the dance floor. ye xiaoxi sat next to xiao yeyu, looking satisfied. look how well they match each other. xiao yeyu replied coldly, mm. i wonder what my future boyfriend will be like ye xiaoxi began to speak but was interrupted by xiao yeyu, who said, 1 need to use the restroom. xiaoxi, please wait here. she had just been rejected so mercilessly by lu zhi and now had to watch him be affectionate with jiang yining. the jealousy and discomfort in xiao yeyus heart were like venomous snakes coiled tightly around her heart, almost making it hard to breathe. sure, ye xiaoxi said without even looking at her. xiao yeyu got up and left, her face bearing a gloomy expression. Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Discovering the Scandal (1) chapter 228: discovering the scandal (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining walked and quipped, lu zhi, youve never been one for mingling in the crowd. why the sudden change of heart to dance with me? lu zhi replied with a calm demeanor, dancing doesnt require chit-chat. its just about focusing on one person. arching an eyebrow, jiang yining teased, dont you find me tiresome, having to endure my company like this? as they entered the dance floor, the music shifted to a passionate tango. lu zhi placed his firm hand on her waist, drawing her closer until there was barely any space between them. with a sly grin, he said, if 1 found you annoying, would i ever consider bringing you into my life? truth is, im quite taken with you. jiang yining blushed slightly, but before she could fully digest lu zhis words, the music took over, setting an intense mood. tango was known for its fiery, sensual nature, and their close contact sent sparks flying. both lu zhi and jiang yining were accomplished dancers, executing each step effortlessly. in no time, they became the center of attention, commanding the entire room. wherever they moved, people willingly cleared a path, giving them space. jiang yining was completely immersed in the dance, oblivious to the curious glances around her. when the dance concluded, a brief hush fell over the crowd before erupting into enthusiastic applause. still holding jiang yinings hand, lu zhi remarked, see, we make a great team. it was our first dance, and not a single misstep. indeed, their chemistry was undeniable. jiang yining admitted that lu zhi synchronized with her better than any previous dance partner. but women could be a bit enigmatic. jiang yining chuckled and said, dont let it get to your head. i performed rather splendidly. lu zhi responded with a soft chuckle. they released each others hands and gracefully made their exit from the dance floor. at that very moment, xiao lang approached with a warm smile, directing his attention to jiang yining. he remarked, yining, 1 witnessed your captivating dance performance. it was truly exceptional. thank you for the kind words, jiang yining nodded in acknowledgment. xiao lang then turned to lu zhi and proposed, mr. lu, now that youve enjoyed a dance with yining, would you mind if she graced me with one more dance? lu zhis demeanor turned as frosty as ice. 1 do mind. he said firmly. xiao lang scratched his nose and fixed his gaze on jiang yining, saying, yining, i didnt come with a dance partner tonight. would you be willing to join me for a dance? its just a dance, nothing more. after all the assistance ive offered you, would you be this heartless to deny me? lu zhis rejection meant nothing to jiang yining. she was an independent woman who couldnt be expected to follow lu zhis every whim. he was insistent on her dancing with him! xiao lang, deep down, couldnt help but feel a tinge of jealousy. when he had been in the crowd earlier, his gaze had instantly fallen on jiang yining. her graceful dance had captivated him, making her as enchanting as a butterfly, and she was now in lu zhis embrace. although xiao lang didnt want to admit it, he was indeed envious of lu zhi. thats why he had been so persistent when lu zhi was around. i just finished a dance, and im a bit tired now, jiang yining explained, but my friend can accompany you. she came alone as well. it was a polite way of refusing. xiao lang felt a prick in his heart, but he smiled casually, sure, please introduce me to your friend later. alright. ill call her over to meet you, jiang yining replied. xiao lang nodded slightly. lu zhi held jiang yinings hand tightly and said, youre tired. lets go take a break. without saying a word to xiao lang, he led her away. when they were far enough from xiao lang, jiang yining shook off lu zhis grasp and asked, whats gotten into you? im not upset, lu zhi replied in a cold tone. hmph, you say youre not upset, but youre acting like a portable air conditioner, jiang yining quipped. she had spent enough time with him to understand his temperament very well, and she knew that his recent behavior was a sign of annoyance. however, she couldnt quite grasp why he was upset. did he feel challenged in his male pride because xiao lang had invited her to dance? but she had clearly refused the invitation. lu zhi fell silent for a moment before speaking in a low voice, i am indeed upset, jiang yining. you must keep your distance from xiao lang, understood? were just friends, jiang yining insisted. xiao lang had helped her on several occasions, and she couldnt simply cut ties with him. lu zhis wariness of xiao lang might be due to some longstanding feud between the xiao and lu families, and he was afraid that xiao lang might get close to her and discover some family secrets. she would be cautious.. Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Discovering the Scandal (2) chapter 229: discovering the scandal (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio between men and women, there is never pure friendship. yining, xiao lang is getting close to you with ulterior motives, lu zhi stated each word deliberately. jiang yining was getting annoyed and retorted, what about us, lu zhi? we have a business relationship, and it should remain straightforward. why do you always think others have ill intentions when i interact with them? lu zhis thin lips moved as if he wanted to say something but then changed his mind and said, my relationship with you is different from your relationship with him. how was it different? could it be that he liked men and had no interest in her? did he believe xiao lang had ulterior motives while he was purely professional and uninterested? these thoughts crossed jiang yinings mind, leaving her feeling as if shed been punched in the heart, adding to her unease. never mind, i dont want to argue about this with you, jiang yining said impatiently. lu zhi, we agreed not to interfere in each others friendships. so, you have no right to comment on my friendship with xiao lang. lu zhis gaze turned cold, and an intense chill emanated from him. jiang yining felt the shift in his emotions but had no intention of consoling him. she was even more upset than he was. she turned her head and gave lu zhi her back as she went to play with ye xiaoxi. on the other side, xiao yeyu had spent about half an hour in the restroom, assuming that lu zhi and jiang yining had finished dancing. she began making her way back along the corridor. as she passed by one of the guest rooms, she heard some strange noises coming from inside and couldnt resist taking a peek. what she saw shocked her. through the crack in the door, she witnessed a man and a woman being intimate. wasnt that yuan luochen? and wasnt the woman old master yuans new lover? xiao yeyu took a step back in shock. her high heels made a slight noise as she did so, drawing yuan luochens attention. he released the woman in his arms and approached the door. whos there? xiao yeyu turned to flee but didnt make it in time. in the blink of an eye, yuan luochen had reached the door and stopped her, saying, wait, ive seen you before. youre a friend of xiaoxi, right? he remembered her. xiao yeyu was undeniably beautiful, with a pure charm tinged with seductiveness. the first time he saw her, he was quite intrigued. however, since she was his nieces friend, he hadnt made any advances. but now, she seemed to have taken the initiative. frozen on the spot, xiao yeyu spoke in a hushed tone, 1 didnt see anything, please spare me. the disparity between the xiao and yuan families was immense. she had seen yuan luochens secret, and if he wanted to silence her, it would take only a moment. xiao yeyu was trembling with fear. yuan luochen took a few steps closer until he was standing in front of her. then he said, you didnt see anything, so why are you so scared? i, xiao yeyu swallowed hard. yuan luochen raised his hand, touched her cheek, and then lowered his head to blow a breath on her, smirking as he said, relax, i wont do anything to you. but remember, some things are best left unsaid. youre a clever girl. you should know that. xiao yeyu nodded hastily. yuan luochen reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card, slipping it into her neckline. youre quite attractive, young lady. in the future, if you encounter any difficulties, you can come find me. considering your friendship with xiaoxi, ill do my best to help you. xiao yeyu wasnt naive. she understood yuan luochens intentions. he had taken an interest in her. xiao yeyu felt a wave of disgust thinking about how he was involved with his fathers lover and now trying to hit on her. but considering yuan luochens power and influence, as well as her own safety, she forced a smile and said, sure, uncle, i understand. yuan luochen patted her chest with a meaningful look. alright, you can go now. xiao yeyu quickly fled the scene. yuan luochen returned to the room, and closed and locked the door. he turned to shen wanqing and said, its all your impatience that got us caught, didnt it? shen wanqing pouted and retorted, 1 only get to see you twice a month. isnt it natural for me to be impatient because 1 miss you? would you miss me when our old man is with you? yuan luochen asked with a smile. hmph, the old man cant compare to you, shen wanqing playfully ran her fingers through her hair. you rascal, i only like you. back then, when you picked me, i thought you were going to marry me. who knew youd give me to that old man? youre heartless. yuan luochen approached her and said, bear with it for now. once the old man is gone, and i inherit the yuan family, youll have your time of indulgence. shen wanqing asked, are you really that confident about inheriting the yuan family? yeah, who dares to challenge me? who has the ability to compete with me? yuan luochen said with confidence. shen wanqing smiled and snuggled in his arms. no one can compare to you, my darling, yuan luochen said, kissing her tenderly. shen wanqing bore a striking resemblance to the old mans first love, which was why he was especially fond of her. he had chosen her carefully and placed her by the old mans side to act as an informant, keeping him informed of the old mans activities. although she hadnt played a significant role so far, she would be valuable in the future. thinking this, he once again pushed shen wanqing down onto the bed. shen wanqing, however, worried about the girl they had encountered earlier and asked, are you sure that girl wont reveal our secret? dont worry. if she dares to speak, ill make sure she never opens her mouth again, yuan luochen said, his eyes filled with menace. shen wanqing felt reassured. the two of them tangled together once more. xiao yeyu hurriedly rushed to the main hall, her heart still pounding from what she had witnessed earlier. she sought out jiang yining and ye xiaoxi for comfort and safety. ye xiaoxi asked, yeyu, where did you go? it took you so long to come back. recalling the absurdity of yuan luochens actions, xiao yeyu couldnt help but sneer inwardly. the yuan familys reputation was tarnished. however, she replied casually, its nothing. i had a bit to drink, and my head was spinning, so i went outside for some fresh air. oh, okay, as long as youre fine, ye xiaoxi said. earlier, xiao lang invited yining to dance, but she declined and recommended you to dance with him. do you want to find xiao lang and give it a try? ye xiaoxi had good intentions, thinking that since xiao lang came from an extraordinary family and had impressive talents, it might be a good match for yeyu. but xiao yeyu found her words grating. if jiang yining refused, why should she be next in line? did that mean she was only worthy of what jiang yining didnt want? xiao yeyus tone turned sour, and she replied, im not going. hmm? why not? ye xiaoxi asked in confusion. sensing that she was revealing her discontent, xiao yeyu suppressed her emotions and explained, im not feeling very well. im afraid 1 wont dance well, and that would make xiao lang mock me. yining, xiaoxi, thank you for your kindness.. Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Caught Off Guard (1) chapter 230: caught off guard (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio do you need to see a doctor? ye xiaoxi asked with concern. its not a big problem. xiao yeyu replied, growing increasingly impatient. tonight had been terrible for her, and even when people were genuinely kind to her, she felt like they were deliberately mocking her. especially ye xiaoxi didnt she understand how to read peoples moods? she kept chattering away, perhaps wanting to show off that she had become a wealthy young lady of the yuan family. did she think it was such an amazing accomplishment? xiaoxi, since yeyu says shes fine, dont disturb her. let her have some quiet time, jiang yining, noticing xiao yeyus discomfort, quickly halted ye xiaoxi. ye xiaoxi obediently nodded. xiao yeyu whispered, im sorry, ill go first. alright. jiang yining responded very coldly. she had always been this way. with friends she trusted, she was open and would offer help wherever she could. however, if she considered someone an outsider who hadnt provoked her, she would keep her distance. and if someone did provoke her, well, she wouldnt hold back in her retaliation. she used to think highly of xiao yeyu, genuinely considering her a friend. although they werent as close as jiang yining was with ye xiaoxi, she would still extend a helping hand to xiao yeyu in times of need. but ever since she suspected that xiao yeyu might be plotting against ye xiaoxi, she had become guarded. until she thoroughly investigated the entire situation, she wouldnt easily let her guard down around xiao yeyu. xiao yeyu bid a distracted farewell to the two and hastily departed. after xiao yeyu left, ye xiaoxi asked in a hushed tone, yining, did you have a falling out with yeyu? the atmosphere between the two of them felt strange. they hadnt shown it openly, but ye xiaoxis intuition told her that something was different from before. nah, dont overthink it, jiang yining said with a faint smile as she ruffled ye xiaoxis hair. oh, alright then, ye xiaoxi said, deciding not to press further. the banquet continued until late in the evening. ye xiaoxi had a bit of wine and felt a bit dizzy. she bid farewell to jiang yining and lu zhi before they got into the car. as they were about to leave, ye xiaoxi turned to old master yuan and said with a silly smile, grandpa, you dont have to give me the shares. just keep them, and as long as you treat me well, 1 wont ask for anything else. returning to the yuan family was, indeed, driven by the desire for their wealth. she didnt want to go back to those days of poverty and endless debts. however, after spending time with old master yuan, she had grown fond of him. the feeling of being loved and cared for by an elder was something she cherished. silly girl, this is my way of providing for you, old master yuan said, his thoughts drifting to qiaoqiao. she had been a bit foolish but loyal. even when he was penniless, she had stayed with him, promising to wait for his return. she hadnt given up on their child even when the xie family had forced her out. in a way, this was not just about ye xiaoxi. it was also a form of redemption for zhang qiaoqiao. old master yuan continued, i wont be able to accompany you forever. when im gone someday, these shares in the company will be your strength. remember, you cant give these shares to anyone, not even your future husband or children. as long as youre alive, hold on to these shares. they will treat you with the utmost respect and deference. boohoo, grandpa, please dont talk about dying ye xiaoxi didnt hear the rest of his words, she just covered her eyes, sobbing softly. old master yuans heart softened instantly. how could he leave this naive girl to fend for herself in the yuan family? as he comforted ye xiaoxi, other guests approached to greet him. unable to stay longer, old master yuan instructed his son, yuan xudong, who was nearby, xudong, take xiaoxi home. yes, father. without hesitation, yuan xudong stepped forward and picked up ye xiaoxi, holding her gently in his arms. old master yuan wasnt pleased with his sons earlier rough handling and cautioned, be careful. xiaoxi is a young lady, and you should handle her gently to avoid causing her harm. yuan xudong was taken aback. even though she was a young lady, she wasnt fragile like glass. however, under the stern gaze of his father, he adjusted his actions to be more gentle and carefully placed ye xiaoxi in the passenger seat. old master yuan stayed behind to continue seeing off the remaining guests, leaving yuan xudong and ye xiaoxi to depart for home.. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Caught Off Guard (2) chapter 231: caught off guard (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio on the way back, yuan xudong drove attentively while ye xiaoxi, seated beside him, suddenly covered her face and started sobbing softly. he furrowed his eyebrows slightly, reaching for the tissue box on the side and handing it to her. dont cry, he said. i want to cry, whats it to you? alcohol had its way of emboldening people, and normally, ye xiaoxi was meek and quiet around yuan xudong. she wouldnt dare to answer back. but in her current state, with her mind clouded by alcohol, she didnt care about that. yuan xudong was taken aback by her unexpected defiance. unaware of his reaction, ye xiaoxi found a listener for her grievances and continued, choking back her tears, from childhood, only my grandma was good to me. but she passed away when i was three, and i barely remember her. i just remember she was gentle. my mom is a gambler, lazy and never works. she often left me alone at home. i was so hungry, really hungry the longest time 1 had to drink watery porridge for a whole year, and i couldnt even afford salt my biggest wish as a child was to have a full meal and wear new clothes. but as i grew up, i thought i could have a better life once i got into college. however, my mom got involved with drugs again she used up all our remaining money to buy drugs, and she even took out high-interest loans i had to work desperately to help her pay off those debts but no matter how hard i tried, it was never enough. do you know that feeling of despair? every day, i woke up with the weight of those debts pressing on me. many times, i thought of ending my life. once, i bought poison, put it in my favorite crayfish, hoping to have a last satisfying meal before leaving this world but the poison was fake, and i didnt die. but ill never forget what it felt like lying in bed, waiting to die. i didnt want to die. i worked harder than anyone else. why did i have to suffer so much? i just wanted to live happily, like a normal person, without worrying about debts. so, i endured it all until 1 met yining and grandpa. thats when i realized that god hadnt abandoned me. if i could, id give ten years of my life to ensure their health and happiness. as ye xiaoxi continued to pour out her heart, yuan xudongs tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed. in his amber-colored eyes, a hint of sympathy flickered. after a long silence, he spoke softly, all the suffering is in the past. from now on, you wont have to endure hardship anymore. his words were met with silence. yuan xudong turned his head slightly and saw that she had tilted her head and fallen into a deep slumber. tears streaked her fair cheeks. watching this scene, yuan xudongs tightly guarded heart was unexpectedly touched. though it was just a tiny crack, it was like the first warm rays of spring sunshine breaking through a thousand-year-old glacier, eventually causing an avalanche. after a few seconds, yuan xudong adjusted the air conditioning, raising the temperature. the car continued on its way in silence. on the other side, jiang yining and lu zhi had just rolled up to their doorstep, and right on the curb, a middle-aged man sprang out of a car. he quick-marched toward them, urgency in every step. mr. lu, mrs. lu, ive brought my boy to beg your pardon, hoping you bigwigs wont hold a grudge against this little guy. please, dont bear him ill will, the man said, his words coming out in a rush. and you are? jiang yining inquired, a frosty tone in her voice. im huang yiyangs old man, huang shixi. huang shixi wore an expression of deep shame. his sons actions had been utterly deplorable, and the punishment had been harsh. his sons reproductive equipment was permanently out of commission. surgery wouldnt mend this one. in essence, their huang family tree had just lost its last leaf. i see, jiang yining responded coolly. but werent you here to apologize with your son? why am i seeing only you and not him? hes in the car. ill go fetch him right away, huang shixi explained, worried that jiang yining and lu zhi might rush off before he got to make amends. he had waited patiently all day for this moment. from dawn till dusk, he had waited, and finally, the opportunity had presented itself. huang shixi promptly spun around and returned to his vehicle, popping open the rear door. he then hauled his son out unceremoniously. fresh from his surgery, huang yiyangs wound still throbbed with pain. his fathers rough handling was almost as excruciating. but none of this physical pain compared to the sheer terror that jiang yining and lu zhi struck into him. dad, please, i want to go home. i cant bear to see them, huang yiyang sobbed, frantically trying to push his father away. however, huang shixi wasnt about to give him that chance. not long after, huang yiyang was forced to stand in front of jiang yining and lu zhi. he was trembling with fear. the two people in front of him were simply demons! they had shattered his right hand and even enforced sterilization! huang yiyang would never be able to get intimate with a woman again! kneel down and apologize to mr. and mrs. lu, huang shixi pressed his sons head, preparing to have him kneel and kowtow. huang yiyang tensed up all over. jiang yining coolly stated, he has already paid the price for his actions. you dont need to do this. huang shixi breathed a sigh of relief. thank you, mrs. lu, for your kindness. i havent forgiven him, and i dont have the right to forgive him. he offended my friend, jiang yining looked at the dejected huang shixi and added, however, dont worry, im not one to delight in others misery. hes already been penalized once, and there wont be a second time. as long as he behaves and doesnt step out of line, there wont be any more trouble. he absolutely wont! i swear on my life! huang shixi declared with utmost sincerity. jiang yining had no interest in his life. she turned her icy gaze to huang yiyang and questioned, i have one question for you. who asked you to meet with xiaoxi? remember, dont lie to me. if i find out youve lied, ill ship you overseas and give you a complete makeover. huang yiyang was so petrified he nearly lost control of his bladder. with a quivering voice, he admitted, it was it was xiao yeyu. i hadnt originally planned to go, but she told me there was a very innocent girl who was my type. huang yiyang loathed xiao yeyu with a burning passion. if it werent for that woman, he would never have gotten involved in this mess, and he wouldnt have lost the most precious thing a man could have! jiang yinings expression turned even colder. i see. you can go now, but never appear in front of me again. if i see you once, ill deal with you once. thank you, mrs. lu. having secured his familys safety, huang shixi promptly left with his son. lu zhi, who had been standing in silence the entire time, finally spoke, her voice as cool as a mountain stream, do you suspect that xiao yeyu deliberately orchestrated the meeting between huang yiyang and xiaoxi? yes, i wasnt very certain before, but now im about thirty percent sure. jiang yining remained collected as ever.. Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Deal with Jiang Yining Personally (1) chapter 232: deal with jiang yining personally (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio lu zhis eyes fell, his tone dropping lower. im not one to indulge in idle gossip, but theres something off about xiao yeyu. jiang yining caught his words, savoring them like a fine wine. then, a radiant smile lit up her face. she took a step closer, her gaze locked onto him as she inquired, has she done something to you? lu zhis demeanor remained cool as he replied, nothing of the sort. nothing? jiang yining raised an eyebrow, mischief dancing in her eyes. your conviction a moment ago seemed rooted in evidence, as if she had left her mark on you. is it possible shes attempted to ensnare you? the pieces seemed to fit together, the puzzle becoming clearer. jiang yining suddenly comprehended why xiao yeyu had been so overtly friendly towards her. it wasnt due to an irresistible charm but rather a calculated strategy to infiltrate lu zhis world. the plot twists appeared to be spiraling into uncharted territory. moreover, if xiao yeyu ever discovered jiang yinings contractual marriage with lu zhi, it might just leave her in a state of utter disbelief. so, she is trying to seduce me, and you find amusement in that? lu zhis tone grew colder, bearing a frosty edge. oh, dont be so serious, jiang yining retorted with a playful wink. im just kidding. cant you take a joke? besides, youre the one attracting admirers even while being hitched. it gives me peace of mind, knowing that after our divorce, you wont be short on options for a second marriage. lu zhis countenance darkened like an impending storm, a tempestuous atmosphere brewing in his vicinity. jiang yining held her breath, unsure of his next move. finally, she dared to meet his gaze, realizing that his anger was genuine. her teasing ceased abruptly as she spoke earnestly, 1 was only joking, please dont take it to heart. with those words, she attempted to flee, but before she could distance herself lu zhi seized her by the back of her collar, much like catching a swift, elusive prey. youve aroused my ire, and now you wish to flee? jiang yining, it appears ive been too lenient, allowing you to forget the extent of my power. have mercy! have mercy! lu zhi mr. lu sir lu 1 spoke in haste. spare me this once! jiang yining pleaded desperately. however, lu zhi paid her pleas no heed. he swept her up and carried her back to their home and continued to her room. and there, he unceremoniously deposited her onto the bed. jiang yining rolled her body and wanted to escape, but lu zhi had guessed what was coming. his body pressed down steadily like mount tai. she struggled to catch her breath, nearly meeting her demise. from now on, no more jokes about other women, he sternly declared. i wont dare jiang yining began. smack! a crisp sound reverberated through the air, and it took jiang yining a couple of seconds to realize that he had just smacked her on the rear! how dare he! she had never allowed anyone to lay a finger on her precious derriere, not even gu zhanqing had dared! lu zhi, 111 go down with you! jiang yining seethed, attempting to overturn him and give him a lesson he wouldnt forget! but ideals were one thing, and reality was another. she struggled fruitlessly, her face turning beet red, but she couldnt move him an inch. lu zhi followed up with three or four more sharp slaps, his voice cold. dare to go down with me again? i wont dare jiang yining meekly replied. lu zhi released her, and with a calm demeanor, he said, consider this a small lesson. if you ever dare to associate yourself with other women again, it wont be as simple as this. jiang yining huffed in her mind, her thoughts filled with resentment. not just a spanking, do you want to beat me to death? but her words of defiance were whispered meekly, 1 understand. seeing her act like a meek wife helped soothe some of lu zhis anger. go to sleep early, he said. okay, jiang yining replied in a sulky tone. lu zhi turned and left the room. the moment he was gone, jiang yining went berserk. she grabbed a pillow from the bed and used it to vent her frustration. how dare he spank her bottom! she had just added another grievance to their growing list. fine! the score is settled, she muttered to herself, vowing to avenge todays humiliation someday. outside the room, lu zhi glanced at his palm, the images from their earlier encounter playing in his mind. his cheeks grew slightly warm. being with her seemed to erode his self-control more and more. he found his mind drifting into inappropriate territories no matter what he was doing. he thought, 1 should take a cold shower when i get back. meanwhile, jiang yining was too angry to sleep. she tossed and turned through the night, unable to find rest. it wasnt until past six in the morning that she finally drifted into a fitful slumber. when she woke up, it was already well past three in the afternoon.. Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Deal with Jiang Yining Personally (2) chapter 233: deal with jiang yining personally (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she held the information she had gathered last night. with her backpack on, she left the house and headed to school. as soon as she sat down, xiao yeyu approached her gracefully, saying, yining, im really sorry about yesterday. 1 had a bit of a stomachache and left early. 1 hope i didnt disturb your time with xiaoxi. when it came to acting, jiang yining had never lost to anyone. she smiled faintly and replied, dont worry about that, are you feeling better now? im much better now. just a minor issue, no need to worry, xiao yeyu continued. xiaoxi called earlier and said she drank too much last night, so she couldnt come to class. 1 helped her get an absence. okay, jiang yining nodded. by the way, yining, after class, do you have time to go shopping together? xiao yeyu asked. 1 do have time, but i need to go home first. if you find it boring, you can come with me. youve never been to my place, have you? jiang yining suspected xiao yeyus true intentions of getting closer to lu zhi. well, if its convenient for you, id like to come to your place, xiao yeyu replied, pretending to be enthusiastic. jiang yining smiled warmly but concealed the icy turmoil in her heart. xiao yeyu was unaware of the true game being played here. xiao yeyu, hearing jiang yinings offer, felt ecstatic. she definitely wanted to visit the lu family villa. that way, she could spend some alone time with lu zhi. however, she also had some reservations, especially after offending lu zhi just last night. dont you want to go? jiang yining noticed xiao yeyus hesitation and added, if you dont want to, you dont have to force yourself. i do want to go. its just that im worried it might be inconvenient at your place, xiao yeyu replied, trying to sound considerate. were good friends. theres nothing inconvenient about that, jiang yining said calmly. alright, then, xiao yeyu readily agreed, and jiang yining merely curled her lips, not saying another word. the bait had been cast, and now it was up to xiao yeyu to decide whether to take it or not. the afternoon classes ended early. jiang yining, accompanied by xiao yeyu, went directly to her home. as xiao yeyu stared at jiang yinings ten-times-larger-than-her-home mansion, she couldnt help but feel envious. yining, with so many rooms, doesnt it feel empty with just you and lu zhi living here? she asked. we have servants at home. it never feels empty, jiang yining replied, leading xiao yeyu into her bedroom. she said, make yourself at home. after giving her that instruction, jiang yining ignored xiao yeyu and turned on her computer, starting her programming work. xiao yeyu tiptoed around jiang yinings bedroom, unable to contain her curiosity. she quietly opened the door and stepped out when she saw that jiang yining wasnt paying attention. unbeknownst to her, jiang yining tapped a few keys on her computer, revealing the surveillance footage from the entire villa. xiao yeyu had no idea that she was being monitored as she roamed freely around the lu family villa. initially, she was somewhat cautious, considering it was someone elses home. however, when she saw that no one was around to watch her, she began to relax. after a while, she finally found lu zhis room. seeing the room filled with clothes and personal items that lu zhi had used, she blushed and couldnt resist examining each item lovingly. she had a deep infatuation with lu zhi, even if it meant becoming his secret lover. she had worked so hard for this momentto enter his room and closely observe his life. xiao yeyu was overwhelmed with excitement and nearly teary-eyed at the thought. after spending a considerable amount of time in the room, she suddenly heard the door being opened and someone entering. startled, she hurriedly got off the bed. 1 didnt mean to 1 was just tired she began to explain herself, but then she saw who had entered the room, and her face turned pale. huang yiyang? she gasped. xiao yeyu, you wicked woman! introducing me to ye xiaoxi was a scheme to harm me, wasnt it? huang yiyang held a knife, gritting his teeth as he accused her. what are you talking about? i dont understand, xiao yeyu feigned ignorance. huang yiyang advanced aggressively. you dont understand? do you know how miserably youve ruined me? 1 loved racing so much, and they crippled my arm. ill never be able to race again! and because 1 almost forced myself on ye xiaoxi, they castrated me! xiao yeyu, that night, 1 clearly felt something was off with me; it must have been you messing with me! i didnt! youre the one who messed up, dont pin everything on me! xiao yeyu vehemently denied it. i wont believe your excuses! im living a living hell now, all thanks to you! im going to make you pay! huang yiyang snarled viciously, pouncing on her and pressing her against the cold wall. he pointed the knife at her beautiful face and said, after 1 kill you, ill also kill jiang yining and lu zhi! that way, i wont have any regrets even in death! as he finished speaking, he raised the knife and thrust it toward xiao yeyu. terrified, xiao yeyus complexion turned ashen. huang yiyang, please spare me! ill spare you when someone spares me! suddenly, huang yiyang changed his tone. unless you explain to jiang yining and lu zhi that you drugged me, ill do it. otherwise, ill ruin your looks and make you an ugly freak for the rest of your life! but i really didnt xiao yeyu began to argue. huang yiyang moved the knife closer to her, and she could almost feel the pain as it cut into her skin. xiao yeyu was afraid of being disfigured. regardless, she knew that jiang yining wouldnt believe huang yiyangs story. so, when he took her outside, she planned to break free and tell jiang yining that she had been coerced, fabricating a different story. with trembling lips, xiao yeyu said, alright, 1 promise to help you explain. in a stern tone, huang yiyang asked, xiao yeyu, i really want to know why you did this to me. we had no grudges, and no disputes. was it because your friend offended you, so you deliberately lured me into harming her? i never meant to harm you. it was my brothers idea. he knew in advance that ye xiaoxi was the long-lost granddaughter of the yuan family and wanted to gain her favor before she returned to them. he planned to marry her once she went back to the yuan family. on that day, the thugs he arranged didnt show up, so he asked me for help. you know the rest xiao yeyu continued her pattern of deflecting blame. huang yiyang was so furious that he couldnt find words to respond. the xiao family was ruthless. they had completely used him as a pawn! if it werent for jiang yining inviting him to participate in this act, he might still be in the dark about their scheme! you wretch! you and your brother deserve to die! huang yiyang raged. driven by anger, he was about to take action against xiao yeyu. however, just then, the door was forcefully kicked open, and jiang yining appeared in the doorway, her expression icy and determined as she stared at them.. Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Throw Her Out! (1) chapter 234: throw her out! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio xiao yeyu took advantage of the moment when huang yiyang was distracted and immediately pushed him away, rushing to the door. she grabbed jiang yinings arm and excitedly said, yining, this guy is insane! he almost assaulted xiaoxi, and now he wants to kill me. call the police and have him arrested! huang yiyang couldnt believe that even now, xiao yeyu was trying to shift the blame onto him. he wished he could take the knife and stab her to death right there. jiang yinings gaze turned cold as she opened xiao yeyus hand and said, dont you know what you just did? how can you have the audacity to come to me for help? xiao yeyu was dumbfounded. yining whats gotten into you? i just know the truth, jiang yining said coldly. do you like lu zhi? i dont xiao yeyu began to deny. jiang yining took out her phone and played back the surveillance footage from earlier, clearly showing everything xiao yeyu had done after leaving the room. there was no way to deny it. xiao yeyus lips trembled, and sweat formed on her forehead. yining, let me explain. i do like lu zhi, i lied to you. but ive never done anything excessive. i genuinely considered you my friend. well, im quite unfortunate to have you as a friend. you call me a friend but, behind my back, youre trying to seduce my husband. you call xiaoxi your friend, but you drugged a good-hearted girl, almost ruining her innocence. xiao yeyu, with friends like you, i must have committed sins in my past lives, jiang yining questioned with a faint smile. xiao yeyu was left speechless. huang yiyang approached and said, young madam lu, do you believe in my innocence now? ive been framed by this wretch! she drugged me she drugged you, and you think that gives you the right to force yourself on a girl? huang yiyang, with your character, even if there were no drugs involved, what choice would you have made? jiang yining stared coldly at him. you made your own choices, so dont try to clear your name. huang yiyang was infuriated but didnt dare to provoke jiang yining. otherwise, the entire huang family might be implicated. he was certain that jiang yining was ruthless enough to send him abroad and make him completely into a woman. huang yiyang walked away silently. xiao yeyu watched jiang yinings heartless expression and suddenly felt a surge of determination. after all her efforts, she couldnt afford to fail now. she had to make one final attempt. xiao yeyu snatched the knife from huang yiyangs hand and held it tightly. she said to jiang yining, yining, do you really not believe in my innocence? what are you planning? jiang yinings expression grew colder. what does it matter to you what 1 do? xiao yeyu said fanatically. yes, i like lu zhi and want to be with him. so what? i never intended to ruin your relationship with him! i just wanted to be his secret lover. is that so wrong? if you cant tolerate me, remember that even though youre young now, in ten or twenty years, can you guarantee that his love for you will remain the same? why let him be with other women when he could be with me? at least 1 wouldnt betray you! jiang yining couldnt help but find xiao yeyus twisted logic amusing. i dont want to hear another word from you. get out of here immediately! jiang yining pointed to the door, delivering a resolute eviction order. xiao yeyu, holding the knife, moved in jiang yinings direction. i wont leave. i want to prove my determination to you. she raised the knife high in her hand. thinking she might attack her, jiang yining sternly said, xiao yeyu, if you dare to touch me, your entire xiao family will disappear from this world. i xiao yeyu began to speak. suddenly, a tall figure swiftly appeared by jiang yinings side, protecting her. simultaneously, he raised his long leg and kicked fiercely towards xiao yeyu. xiao yeyu hadnt anticipated this. her body was sent flying like a piece of paper and crashed heavily into the door. when she managed to get up, she saw lu zhi, with a dominant presence, holding jiang yining and giving her a cold, piercing stare. xiao yeyu stood up and burst into tears. lu zhi! i love you so much, why do you treat me like dirt, not even sparing a glance? i didnt want to hurt her! i just wanted to prove my determination to her! as she finished speaking, she ruthlessly plunged the knife into her own chest. blood gushed out, staining her clothes.. Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Throw Her Out! (2) chapter 235: throw her out! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio xiao yeyus eyes were red, filled with pleading as she looked at jiang yining and said, yining, look, id rather hurt myself than harm you. 1 genuinely considered you my friend. please forgive me. jiang yining calmly responded, youve missed your mark with the knife. move it three centimeters to the right, and youll hit the heart. stabbing there wont kill you; itll just injure you and require some recovery time. xiao yeyu was left dumbfounded. she had gone this far, and yet the woman remained indifferent? was this womans heart made of stone? lu zhi, his expression filled with disdain, shifted his gaze elsewhere. qifeng, throw her out, he ordered impatiently. yes, sir, qifeng replied and approached to forcibly remove xiao yeyu. xiao yeyu resisted, attempting to break free from his grasp. qifengs face turned cold, and he, with a touch of pity, lifted xiao yeyu, who was injured and still bleeding, with one hand. he walked briskly toward the exit. drops of blood fell on the highly reflective marble floor, making them especially conspicuous. huang yiyang, who stood by, was in shock. he hadnt processed the series of events that had just unfolded. was it really ending so cleanly? still hesitating to leave? lu zhi shouted at him impatiently. im leaving right now huang yiyang scurried away, his tail between his legs. he had made up his mind! in this lifetime, he wouldnt provoke anyone, especially not the two psychos, jiang yining and lu zhi! they were beyond human! after clearing the scene, lu zhi ordered all the items in his room to be thrown out. not a single thing was spared. jiang yining mumbled on the side, is your ocd really that serious? she only spent a few minutes in there. before she could finish her sentence, lu zhi cast a cold glance at her and said, youll be covering the cost of replacing everything, considering you allowed others into my room while 1 was away. he had an impulse to tear down and rebuild the entire house, just to erase the traces left by xiao yeyu. jiang yinings heart ached at the thought of how much that would cost. it wasnt that she was stingy, but spending so much money just to deal with xiao yeyu seemed excessive. in her mind, xiao yeyu was worth at most fifty cents, no more. can we get a discount? jiang yining haggled. are you thinking of accepting a love punishment again? lu zhi asked, his tone icy. he remembered the scene from last night and couldnt help but want to punish her properly. however, he refrained, fearing it might hurt her self-esteem. jiang yining pondered for a moment and decided shed rather part with money. after all, no matter how much money she spent, she could earn it back. but losing face was a different story. she sneaked a glance at lu zhis well-shaped and firm buttocks. it gave her a tingling sensation. one day, she would get her revenge. xiao yeyu was thrown out of the lu family villa, and her injuries worsened. blood continued to flow from her wounds. she didnt want to die, so she tore a piece of her dress and used it to bandage her wound. then, she rushed to the front of the lu family villa and shouted, yining, please forgive me! for the sake of our friendship, please forgive me this time! she had only shouted a few words when the housekeeper came out with a basin of water mixed with chili and salt and threw it at her. xiao yeyu managed to shield her face with her hand, but her body was still splashed, especially her wound, which stung painfully. her face grew even paler. huang yiyang stepped out of the lu family villa and watched her miserable state with delight. hah! you schemed against me? now youre in a worse situation! just wait, jiang yining and lu zhi wont let you off easily! your current downfall is just the beginning. im looking forward to your miserable end! after saying this, he left in a hurry. xiao yeyu wiped the chili water off her hair, unwillingly glanced at the magnificent building, and left with heavy steps. she had to find a way to save herself and not be defeated like this. xiao yeyu returned to the xiao family, and it was already past nine in the evening. mrs. xiao, seeing her in this condition, was so distressed that she almost fainted. yeyu, what happened to you? who hurt you? 111 call the police and have them all arrested! mom, my plan failed. jiang yining saw through my intentions in front of lu zhi. moreover, she now knows about ye xiaoxi and huang yiyang, which 1 orchestrated. next, shes definitely going to target our family what should i do? facing her mother, xiao yeyu revealed a hint of vulnerability. mrs. xiao was at a loss too. why were you so careless? 1 xiao yeyu also blamed herself for not keeping her composure, especially during her first visit to the lu family, where she fell into jiang yinings trap. but speaking of that, when did jiang yining begin to suspect her? she had been very careful in her deception. xiao yeyu couldnt understand. regardless, the grave mistake had been made, and she needed to find a way to make amends. dont worry, yeyu. mom will think of a solution for you. ill call the family doctor to come and bandage your wound first. mrs. xiao took out her phone and dialed the doctor. xiao yeyu curled up into a ball, staring at the ceiling with a sense of helplessness. the next day, jiang yining received a well-organized bill from ah man. looking at the figure of about thirty million, she twitched her lips. fine, 111 make the payment. jiang yining, suppressing her heartache, transferred the money to lu zhis account while silently vowing that she would make xiao yeyu repay this debt. moreover, xiao yeyu would have to pay for her actions that night, especially considering how close xiaoxi had come to being forced. after settling the payment, jiang yining thought about how to ensure that xiao yeyu faced the consequences for her actions. while contemplating this, she called ye xiaoxi and suggested meeting up. ye xiaoxi agreed, and they arranged to meet at a bubble tea shop. at the meeting place, jiang yining recounted the events of the previous day and showed ye xiaoxi the surveillance footage. at first, ye xiaoxi was skeptical because xiao yeyu had always given her the impression of a refined and clean young lady. however, when she saw the video evidence, there was no room for doubt. ye xiaoxi was furious, and she even broke the straw of her bubble tea. that jerk! 1 considered her a friend, and she did this to me. moreover, she had the audacity to covet your husband! does she have no shame? a friends man is off-limits, no matter how outstanding he is! its the most basic code of conduct! ye xiaoxi felt disgusted by xiao yeyu. no, 1 must make her face the consequences. such a person cant go unpunished.. its simply intolerable! Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Suspicion (1) chapter 236: suspicion (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio naturally, she had to pay the price, but the specifics of her punishment would be determined by you, jiang yining said regarding xiao yeyus attempt to seduce lu zhi. she wasnt particularly angry, as lu zhi hadnt succumbed to xiao yeyus advances; cutting ties with this so-called friend was enough. however, xiao yeyu had nearly tarnished ye xiaoxis innocence, and that debt needed to be settled. she had invited xiaoxi out today to inquire about the extent of her plans. ye xiaoxi remained silent for a moment, then said, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. she, too, wanted xiao yeyu to experience the taste of coercion. alright, jiang yining replied calmly. ye xiaoxi raised her gaze, looking at her cautiously, and asked hesitantly, yining, do you think im being too ruthless? no, jiang yining said, only the victim truly knows the pain theyve endured. outsiders cant empathize, let alone judge the punishment for the perpetrator. regardless of the decision you make, i understand. even though she was close to ye xiaoxi, she couldnt fully grasp xiaoxis fear, let alone that of others. ye xiaoxis eyes reddened, and her nose tingled. the events of that night had been a long time ago, but she still had nightmares. dreams where she was chased, unable to escape. in the end, she was caught and brutally beaten until she couldnt move. that feeling of helplessness in her dreams. even when she woke up, she remembered it vividly. after huang yiyang had been punished, her situation had improved somewhat. but could the memories of what she had gone through ever be erased? she didnt know back then that it was xiao yeyu who had caused it. she had always felt guilty, thinking that it was her fault for not listening to xiao yeyu and going out with huang yiyang that led to that incident. she even felt guilty towards xiao yeyu. but at this moment, she felt like a fool manipulated by others. giving up on seeking revenge was impossible! why should the instigator live happily while she had to bear so much? she was grateful to jiang yining for standing by her side unconditionally. after suppressing her emotions for a long time, ye xiaoxi finally hid the urge to cry. she said softly, thank you, yining. if you really want to thank me, jiang yining stirred her coffee in the porcelain cup casually, dont hesitate when it comes to xiao yeyu. no matter how much she begs, dont pity her. alright, trust me. 1 know what to do, ye xiaoxi affirmed with seriousness. jiang yining finished her conversation with ye xiaoxi and went to the nearby telephone booth. she made a call to k, asking him to help her investigate if there had been any recent projects or research related to curium. it was a mysterious term she was trying to unravel. lu beicheng and lin yans disappearance should be related to curium. however, she had already searched the dark web for any information about curium and had come up empty-handed. it seemed that the other party was being extremely cautious, sealing off all information leaks. k was well-connected in various underground networks, and jiang yining believed he could dig up some leads. curious about her sudden interest in curium, k asked, why the sudden interest in curium? im looking for a friend, and this thing is related, jiang yining replied generously, as long as you can help me find useful clues, ill pay you ten million. well offering such a high price, i assume this is no simple matter, k remarked, queen, lets make it clearill only be responsible for finding information. i wont get involved in anything else. while he loved money, he also valued his life. risking his life for just ten million wasnt worth it. ok, jiang yining agreed readily. k then hung up the phone. jiang yining left the telephone booth and didnt immediately return to her villa. instead, she headed to the old lu family mansion. since lu beicheng had known in advance that she would be in danger, there had to be more than one useful piece of information left behind. she wanted to go back and search again, to see if she could find any other clues. arriving at the old lu family mansion, jiang yining didnt disturb anyone and went straight to lu beichengs room. she didnt want to surprise anyone by barging in. she even made sure to lock the door. after searching the room for a while, she found nothing. jiang yining furrowed her brows slightly and sat down on the bed. after a moment of silence, her gaze casually swept over a button under the bedside. following her intuition, she pressed it. unexpectedly, a clicking sound. a hidden compartment emerged from the wall. jiang yining crouched down and reached inside. to her surprise, she discovered a pile of photos and several scribbled sketches. the photos were all of lu beicheng and lin yan together.. Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Suspicion (2) chapter 237: suspicion (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio lu beicheng and lu zhi shared a 30% resemblance in their facial features, but their personalities were entirely different. lu beicheng had a sunny and radiant disposition. beside him stood lin yan, who had a carefree smile jiang yinings heart ached. lin yan, wherever you are, whether alive or not, you should at least give me some information, she murmured. after uttering these words, jiang yining was about to examine the contents of the draft paper. suddenly, there was a hurried knocking at the door. whos inside? why is the door locked? open it quickly. the person outside called out a few times, but receiving no response, produced a key and prepared to unlock the door. jiang yining placed the items into her pocket, regained her composure, and walked to the door. as her hand touched the door lock, the servant from outside pushed it open. the two of them locked eyes, and the servant asked in astonishment, young mistress, why were you in second young masters room? and why did she lock the door? that was quite unusual. i was helping my mother-in-law fetch something, jiang yining calmly replied and left without further explanation. with her status, there was no need to explain herself to a servant. it was best not to say too much. besides, shen man was lu beichengs mother, so it was perfectly normal for jiang yining to help her get something. although the servant had doubts, she didnt dare to question shen man. what could jiang yining possibly be helping her fetch? the servant watched jiang yining as she left, withdrew her curious gaze, and began cleaning diligently. jiang yining had the draft paper on her mind and didnt linger any longer. she quickly left the old lu family mansion without noticing that chen kexin was hiding around the corner. after jiang yining left, chen kexin entered lu beichengs room and asked, with a condescending tone, what was jiang yining doing here just now? the servant, irritated by her superior tone, ignored her and didnt respond. did she still think she was a young miss here? both the old master and the young master had spoken that she was now just an ordinary servant. she had the same status as her! seeing the servant treat her like she was invisible, chen kexin stepped forward, snatched the vacuum cleaner from her hands, and angrily threw it on the floor. the servant became angry and pushed her, saying, what are you doing? i asked you a question, didnt you hear me? chen kexin asked in annoyance. i heard you. so what? who says i have to answer you? the servant looked disdainful. chen kexin couldnt believe it. jiang yining not treating her with respect was one thing, but even a lowly servant dared to be so arrogant towards her! get lost and dont interfere with my work, the servant said impatiently. chen kexin deliberately stepped on the vacuum cleaner in opposition to her. seeing this, the maid raised her hand, intending to confront her. however, before the slap could land on her face, chen kexins voice turned ominous, do you think that by revoking my special treatment in the lu family, i would become just like you? dont forget how much the old lady adores me. as long as 1 tell her that youve bullied me, you wont be able to stay in the lu family any longer! i didnt bully you. its you who started this! the maid withdrew her hand. is that so? chen kexin raised her hand and slapped herself forcefully in the face, saying, do you think that i, looking like this, would make the old lady believe you or me? her fair and delicate face clearly displayed a reddened mark. the maid was intimidated by her ruthlessness and couldnt find the words to respond. chen kexin demanded sternly, tell me honestly, what did jiang yining do just now? the maid, with no other choice, proceeded to provide an honest account. in the end, she said, i swear, i didnt see young mistress do anything. when i entered, she was already at the door. jiang yining had entered lu beichengs room sneakily, clearly doing something secretive. back when that woman surnamed jiang insisted on marrying ah zhi, chen kexin had sensed that something was off. now, with her behaving so suspiciously, it might be related to her purpose for marrying into the lu family. chen kexin was determined to uncover the truth. perhaps it would become the last trump card to defeat jiang yining. get out. ill take care of the cleaning, chen kexin ordered the maid. but no buts. you do as i say, and youll be able to keep your position in this old mansion. you wouldnt want to lose such a good job at your age, would you? the lu family never mistreated its servants, paying employees many times more than the average wage. a maids salary could support an entire family. consequently, the maids cherished their jobs. under chen kexins threat, the maid had no choice but to leave the room. chen kexin stayed in the room, searching for any suspicious signs. however, after a thorough search, she found nothing amiss. exhausted, she leaned against the wall, stubbornly determined to discover any hidden secrets. in a house this large, there had to be some oversight. all the visible areas appeared to be without significant issues chen kexin pondered for a while and then crouched down, searching in every nook and cranny. finally she noticed a button by the bed and instinctively pressed it. as a result, she saw a hidden compartment pop open. chen kexin felt a rush of excitement. she had found it! she knelt on the floor, discovered that the compartment was empty, but she still couldnt shake off her curiosity. unexpectedly, in a corner, she felt a small black bottle. chen kexin took it out and examined it carefully, unable to discern its contents. nonetheless, she handled it with caution and decided to put it away. she thought it best to make plans after finding out more from someone else. jiang yining returned home, placed the photos in a drawer, and locked it. then, she carefully examined the contents of the draft paper. in the end, she reached a conclusion. the draft paper contained equations related to the refinement of curium. combined with the final formula that shen man had shown her, now she had the entire process of mining, refining, and applying curium. this process was highly efficient, and the energy produced could be used in various fields. jiang yining wasnt an expert in chemistry, but she understood the significance of this! lu beicheng must have possessed the knowledge of refining curium energy, which was why he had been targeted by someone with ulterior motives. the question was, who was this person? what was their purpose in desperately seeking the refinement of curium ore? with lu beichengs status and position, it shouldnt have been difficult for him to protect himself. so why had he never mentioned it to anyone in the lu family? unless the other party had some leverage over him or had threatened him in some way. it must be the case! jiang yining analyzed the situation with a clear mind. she was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didnt notice the knocking at the door from outside. lu zhi stood at the door, knocking several times without receiving a response. he decided to open the door. seeing her sitting there in a daze, he walked over and placed his hand on her shoulder. what are you thinking about? he asked. jiang yining was startled, why did you suddenly come in? i knocked on the door, you didnt hear me, lu zhi replied, his gaze casually sweeping over the drafting paper on the table. he asked, i thought you were studying it. since when did you become interested in chemistry? jiang yining pretended to be composed, picked up a book to cover the draft paper, stood up, and said, dont forget, im a doctor. im working on the development of new medicines. those chemical formulas on top are for drug synthesis. is that so? lu zhi asked in a nonchalant tone, whether he believed her or not was unclear. jiang yining changed the subject, why did you come to see me? is there something you need? all, yes. gu zhanqing called and said your sister has arrived in a-city.. Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Young Mrs. Lu’s Being Jealous (1) chapter 238: young mrs. lus being jealous (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio when jiang yining heard that jiang ron had arrived in a-city, she wasnt surprised at all. gu zhanqing didnt approve of her marriage to lu zhi, and he would definitely do everything in his power to obstruct it. he had been quiet for a while now, probably conspiring behind the scenes. jiang rou was her only family member in this world. he would surely have informed her to dissuade her from marrying lu zhi. if shes here, well meet her. jiang yinings response was quite indifferent. lu zhi had heard about her childhood and knew the underlying reasons. if you dont want to go, you dont have to force yourself. of course, ill go. i want all rou and gu zhanqing to see how happy i am without them! jiang yinings words carried a hint of bitterness. lu zhi thought to himself, shes still just a little girl. she can keep her composure most of the time, but when it comes to something she cares about, her true emotions surface. he reached out and patted jiang yinings hair, saying, well, then, lets go. dont worry. your dignity wont be compromised. what are you up to? jiang yining had a feeling that he was planning something. youll find out soon, lu zhi teased, deliberately keeping her in suspense. jiang yining waited eagerly. after notifying her, lu zhi left to prepare for their meeting that evening. jiang yining, on the other hand, lit a lighter and burned the draft paper. she had a photographic memory, and the information from the paper was already etched into her mind. there was no need to keep it. she didnt want lu zhi to discover that she had been investigating lu beichengs affairs. it was better to be cautious. lu zhi had arranged to meet gu zhanqing in the evening. as for the meeting place, it was the same mountainside estate they had visited last time. he had even arranged a helicopter to pick both of them up. then, he and jiang yining took a car to the estate to await their arrival. around seven oclock, the sound of a helicopter echoed over the estate. before long, the helicopter descended and landed safely in the center of the estate. in the next moment, gu zhanqing jumped out of the cabin, turned, and extended his hand to help jiang rou down. jiang rou smiled gently, showing her complete trust in him. after they had both landed safely, guided by ah man, they walked a short distance. there, they saw the carefully dressed lu zhi and jiang yining. the moment jiang rou saw jiang yining, she rushed forward, her eyes brimming with tears, and hugged her tightly. yining, why did you run away to a-city? do you know how worried ive been since you left home? seeing that youre safe finally puts my heart at ease. im not a child anymore. im twenty years old now, and i know exactly what im doing. you should stay peacefully in the gu family and be their precious daughter. theres no need to worry about me, jiang yining replied, her demeanor far from the excitement and warmth displayed by jiang rou. jiang rou, feeling somewhat embarrassed, lowered her voice and said, are you still mad at me? why would i be mad at you? im very happy now, and i should thank you and gu zhanqing for that, jiang yining reluctantly uttered these words and distanced herself from jiang rou. she then linked her arm with lu zhis and affectionately introduced him, saying, let me introduce for you. this is my husband. hes from the prestigious lu family in a-city, and he currently heads the lu corporation. it was only at this point that jiang rou shifted her gaze to the other people present. lu zhi was far more handsome than she had imagined. finding someone like him to marry was beyond her expectations. hello, brother-in-law, jiang rou extended her hand, making a friendly gesture. lu zhi looked at the girl in front of him, who bore a striking resemblance to jiang yining, with some surprise. however, he could still distinguish between jiang yining and jiang rou. jiang rou appeared to be the kind of girl who was pitiable and delicate, in need of someone to rely on. jiang yining, on the other hand, was differentstrong, confident, and radiant. even in a crowd of millions, she would stand out. brother-in-law? jiang rou blushed as lu zhi continued to gaze at her, and she shyly repeated her greeting. lu zhi extended his hand and lightly touched her fingertips. ive heard yining mention you a long time ago and knew that you and she are twins. but i never expected you two to look so much alike. jiang rou smiled softly. from childhood to now, everyone who meets us says we look very similar and cant tell us apart. i can tell. lu zhi turned to look at jiang yining and lovingly patted her head. i can always tell who is yining with just one glance. he would never mistake his baby for anyone else.. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Young Mrs. Lu’s Being Jealous (2) chapter 239: young mrs. lus being jealous (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang ron was taken aback by his comment, and she chuckled, saying, you really have a great bond with my sister. of course, im absolutely set on marrying yining, lu zhi declared with unwavering confidence. gu zhanqing cleared his throat, sensing the tension. jiang rou quickly changed the subject and asked, yining, what have you been telling my sister about me? jiang yinings response was icy, just some childhood memories, nothing worth mentioning. jiang yining had endured a harsh childhood, a fact well known to jiang rou, which left her feeling awkward. lu zhi suggested, lets head inside. its getting chilly in the evening. 1 recall youre not in the best of health, and falling ill from the cold wouldnt be ideal. thanks for your concern, brother-in-law, jiang rou replied, walking over to gu zhanqing and holding his hand. uncle, lets head inside, she proposed. sure, gu zhanqing replied, leading her towards the entrance. lu zhi noticed the close relationship between gu zhanqing and jiang rou and found it somewhat peculiar, but he didnt dwell on it. jiang yining lagged behind, following them at her own pace. lu zhi adjusted his stride to match hers and asked, is something bothering you? she had been in good spirits just a moment ago, so why the sudden change? jiang yinings dark, grape-like eyes locked onto him as she calmly asked, lu zhi, in your opinion, whos more attractive, me or jiang rou? lu zhi was momentarily taken aback by her question. then he chuckled lightly and replied, jiang rou. jiang yining abruptly stopped in her tracks, her demeanor turning cold. it seemed that everyone who met jiang rou couldnt help but be drawn to her, no matter how impressive jiang yining was. jiang yining felt like a bucket of icy water had been dumped on her, sending shivers down her spine. she decided to ignore lu zhi and quickened her pace. are you feeling jealous? he inquired. jealous? youre not someone special to me, lu zhi. lets be clear: we have a strictly professional relationship, so dont overstep your bounds, jiang yining retorted, sounding irritated. she wasnt really jealous. it was just her competitive nature as a woman, acting on instinct. when lu zhi first saw jiang rou, he was completely captivated. jiang yining had anticipated that he would be enchanted by jiang rons beauty. as he tried to hold her hand, she firmly shook him off. but instead of getting angry, he grasped her arm again and commented, physically, jiang rou does have the edge. shes a bit more refined, but jiang yining cut him off, her anger flaring, i get it, shes prettier and more refined than me. theres no need to keep emphasizing that, right? if youre interested in jiang rou, i can help set you two up. she was about to break free from his grasp and leave, but she didnt anticipate that lu zhi would firmly seize her shoulders and kiss her without hesitation. jiang yining was left completely stunned. after kissing her for a few seconds, lu zhi pulled away and said in a deep voice, this way, you wont interrupt me while im talking, will you? lu zhi! jiang yinings eyes widened, clearly indicating her genuine anger. her gaze was intense, as if she was about to strike him. but lu zhi wasnt afraid. he calmly remarked, however aside from physical appearance, she cant hold a candle to you in any other aspect. your demeanor, your abilities, your appeal to men she falls far short. if i had to choose someone to spend the rest of my life with, id pick you without hesitation, not her. i swear, what i said just now came from the bottom of my heart, not a single word was insincere. if 1 lied, may i never find a wife and live a life of loneliness, lu zhi asserted solemnly. jiang yining bit her lower lip lightly, lifting her chin ever so slightly. she knew she had her merits. even though gu zhanqing didnt like her and neither did his family, there were still people who liked her. for years, the injustices shed faced seemed to dissipate in this moment. you dont need to make such a harsh vow, she said. regardless of whether he was telling the truth or not, she believed it. lu zhi asked, not angry anymore? she was like a cat, her mood flaring up briefly but easily calmed with a few kind words. whos angry? i wasnt angry in the first place. did you think im as petty as you? jiang yining denied with a hint of playfulness. lu zhi chuckled, putting his arm around her shoulders, alright, you werent angry. and tonight, you mustnt get upset. we need to maintain harmony within the group. if you get upset with me and gu zhanqing or jiang rou see that, they might blame me for not helping you. jiang yining nodded, and the two of them reached a silent agreement. jiang rou noticed that lu zhi and jiang yining were trailing behind, so she couldnt help but stop and wait. coincidentally, she witnessed their little interaction. unable to contain herself, she said to gu zhanqing beside her, uncle, yining and mr. lu seem to have a great relationship. why should we try to separate them? maybe lu zhi is not a good person, ah rou. are you willing to stand by and watch yining fall into the abyss, just like your mother did? gu zhanqing interrupted her, his expression darkening. thinking about her mother, jiang rons brow furrowed with worry. no. good girl, listen to me. i wont harm you two. gu zhanqing realized he had been too harsh and comforted her in a softer tone. jiang rou nodded, placing her full trust in him. okay. she trusted him completely. even if the whole world said he was a bad person, she would unconditionally stand by his side. because, from childhood to adulthood, he had always been the best to her. the four of them entered the estate. lu zhi instructed the chef to bring out the dishes for the evening. despite having only a few people to feed, there were over a hundred dishes, each prepared by top international chefs. the extravagance was astonishing. this showed just how much lu zhi valued jiang yinings family. lu zhi invited them to take a seat and said, yining and i werent sure about your food preferences, so we prepared a variety of dishes. please help yourselves. his words were quite diplomatic. jiang yining was their family, yet he claimed not to know their preferences. there were only two possibilities: either jiang yining didnt care about them, or the relationship between them was strained. everyone in the room understood the reason behind his statement. gu zhanqing and jiang rous expressions became somewhat complex. lu zhi paid no attention to them. he tenderly picked up a dish for jiang yining and said, these prawns were just flown in from hokkaido. ive already peeled them for you. give them a try. jiang yining cooperatively accepted the dish and said, the servants can handle this. you dont need to do it. no, i enjoy taking care of you. havent you always said you never got to enjoy being loved and cared for properly since childhood? from now on, ill take care of you, and you wont have to suffer any more injustices, lu zhi said with a hidden meaning, not giving any face to gus family. jiang yining smiled and accepted the dish he prepared, then looked at jiang rou and gu zhanqing, saying, uncle, ah rou, why dont you eat too? dont keep staring at me. jiang rou forced a smile on her face and nodded. gu zhanqing, on the other hand, remained cold. jiang yining propped her chin on her hand and said with a smile, all rou, do you still remember when you were sick? i would always stay by your side. if you couldnt eat, i wouldnt eat either. yes, i remember. you were very kind to me, jiang rou replied. its not that i was kind to you. you just wouldnt eat, and uncle wouldnt let me eat either. jiang rous hand froze in midair, her eyes moist. im sorry, sister, i didnt know no need to apologize. its all in the past. the lu family now treats me very well, especially ah zhi, who treasures me dearly. ive let go of any past grievances, jiang yining blinked innocently and continued, uncle, ah rou, when i talked about the past, it wasnt to dwell on old issues. just reminiscing a bit. please dont overthink it. saying this in front of lu zhi and claiming it wasnt intentional? who would believe that! Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Come, Kiss Me (1) chapter 240: come, kiss me (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio gu zhanqing knew that jiang yining was deliberately provoking him. he calmly said, 1 havent thought much about it. after all, you only remember the things that hurt you. thats normal. he paused and added, but regardless of how you feel about me, you cant deny that i worked hard to raise both of you. i may not have done much, but ive had my share of hardships. yining, youre not the type to forget a debt of gratitude, are you? he said this while staring directly at jiang yining, his expressionless face exerting invisible pressure. jiang yining met his gaze and didnt back down, gripping her chopsticks tightly. the air grew heavy, and the atmosphere became tense. just as jiang yining was about to lose her patience and throw her plate of food at gu zhanqings face, lu zhi reached out and held her hand. uncle is right. we should repay kindness and settle grudges. we all remember your kindness towards yining very clearly. you can rest assured that we will repay you. in the future, when youre older, we will take care of you and see you through your old age. despite lu zhis words, it was clear they were more about settling scores than repaying kindness. moreover, it was a subtle jab at gu zhanqings age, insinuating that he would eventually become too frail. but no matter how critical it was, there was no obvious fault to be found. jiang yining, smart as ever, played along with lu zhis words. thats right, when you grow old, i will take care of you just like you took care of me. gu zhanqings lips tightened, and he fell silent, emanating a chilling aura. lu zhi and jiang yining paid no further attention to him and continued to enjoy their meal together. jiang rou, watching jiang yining, felt a pang of guilt. she was aware of some of the things her uncle had done to jiang yining, but in her heart, her uncle was more important than yining. that was why, for all these years, she had pretended not to know and turned a blind eye. she turned her head and looked at gu zhanqing again. unable to contain herself, she held his hand and whispered, uncle, dont be too upset. i know you have your reasons, and yining will understand them sooner or later. gu zhanqing remained silent, continuing to eat his meal with his head down. jiang yining heard what jiang rou said and couldnt help but smirk with a hint of sarcasm. it was ridiculous what kind of reasons could justify gu zhanqings mistreatment of an innocent girl? clearly, she and jiang rou were supposed to be sisters. still, jiang rou was closer to gu zhanqing. no matter what he did, she always stood by his side without considering jiang yining. sisters? she couldnt afford such a cheap sister! if she had a choice, she would gladly choose lin yan or ye xiaoxi to be her sisters. jiang yining lowered her gaze, suppressing all her resentment and bitterness. after dinner, the four of them sat in the living room chatting. most of the conversation was between the three of them, as gu zhanqing rarely spoke. they chatted for a while until the housekeeper approached and said, young mistress, the clothes and jewelry sir ordered for you have all arrived. where would you like them placed? jiang yining turned to see dozens of servants standing in formation, carrying numerous new-season fashion items. she knew that lu zhi had intentionally arranged this for her. she calmly smiled and said, do as you see fit. yes. the housekeeper led the multitude of servants to arrange the items. jiang yining pouted playfully at lu zhi and said, didnt 1 tell you not to buy so much? how come you bought more? i cant possibly wear all of these. i never expected you to wear them all. as long as you like at least one piece, the money was well spent, lu zhi replied with a smile. he then turned to jiang rou and said, sister, later you can pick out what you like. ill give them to you. no need jiang rou wanted to decline. gu zhanqing interjected, ah rons clothes, ill buy for her. you dont need to worry about it. well, if uncle says so, then 1 wont interfere, lu zhi said as if he had never intended to give them to jiang rou in the first place. in her heart, jiang yining gave him a mental thumbs-up. she hadnt realized before that lu zhi was so skilled with words. today, seeing him argue with gu zhanqing was incredibly satisfying! gu zhanqing gave lu zhi a sharp, unfriendly look. jiang rou quickly intervened and said, yining, i brought a gift for you. lets go to your room and have a private chat. okay, jiang yining reluctantly agreed. uncle, have a good chat with my brother-in-law. yining and i will go ahead, jiang rou said, carrying her gift as she and jiang yining left together.. Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Come, Kiss Me (2) chapter 241: come, kiss me (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio as soon as they left, the living room instantly plunged into silence. the temperature kept dropping, eventually becoming as cold as an ice cave. jiang yining led jiang rou to the outdoor balcony on the second floor, not to her own bedroom. she knew that jiang rou just wanted to avoid others and have a private conversation. the night air was chilly, and jiang rou shivered when she came out. jiang yining instinctively took off her coat and draped it over jiang rou. after she finished this action, she hesitated for a moment and then formed a cold smile. you see, its been nearly twenty years, and ive become accustomed to sacrificing myself to take care of you. even if she didnt want to admit it, it had become an instinctive response. this was what gu zhanqing had bestowed upon her. jiang rou hadnt expected that she would offer her own coat, thinking of taking it off and giving it back to her. but jiang yining stopped her. keep it on. otherwise, youll catch a cold, and many people will suffer. jiang rons hand froze, and she said, yining, im sorry. whats the use of apologizing? can it make up for the suffering ive endured over the past seventeen years? ah rou, youre not just anyone; youre my twin sister. we share the same blood, and youre the closest person in the world to me. 1 can ignore the cold eyes of others, but not yours, jiang yining said slowly, for the past seventeen years, ive been hoping every day that you would abandon him and stand by my side. but even when 1 finally made up my mind to leave the gu family, you still chose him. to me, your sorry is the most useless thing in the world. yining, what do you want me to do? you and he are the closest people to me hes our uncle, and youre my sister 1 cant choose, jiang rou said, her eyes turning red. before, he mistreated you, but after you left home, he realized his mistake. during this time, he has spent a lot of effort trying to find you. you know, the gu family is not at peace, but he came to find you, you should understand his intentions. yining, please, i beg you. come back to the capital city with us, and the three of us can live together peacefully. ill make it up to you, compensate for all the injustices and suffering youve endured in the past, jiang rou said, trembling, wanting to touch her. jiang yining took two steps back, avoiding her. did he instruct you to say these things to me? no i just hope youll come back. yining, we are sisters, i dont want to be separated from you, jiang rou denied vehemently. jiang yining sneered, right, his will is your will, isnt it? even if he didnt say it, you would still obey his wishes and try to convince me to come back. yining jiang rou wanted to say more. but jiang yining didnt give her the chance, saying coldly, why did 1 leave home, dont you know? my best friend went missing, and it was just because 1 was searching for her. he arrested me, beat me severely, and confined me for a whole month. to him, im less than a family pet! now that hes come looking for me, should i be grateful and go back? no, 1 wont go back, and 1 wont forgive him! because im not a pet; im a person with blood and thoughts. 1 wont let him trample on my dignity again! so what do you want to do to forgive uncle? jiang rou tried to soothe her emotions. i want his life to erase the hatred in my heart! are you willing? is he willing? jiang yining looked at her proudly. jiang rou shook her head. yining, i know youre not that ruthless. dont say things out of anger. no, you dont understand me at all. jiang rou, we grew up together, we share the same blood, but your understanding of me is even less than that of a stranger, jiang yining said, looking at the bamboo forest that seemed to be crawling in the dark night, her voice firm and cold. if given the chance, 1 would not hesitate to kill gu zhanqing. so, if you truly want me to coexist peacefully with him, dont try to persuade me to come back with you. otherwise, one day, we will become enemies. with that, she turned resolutely. the night wind swept past, lifting her skirt. the light shone on her, revealing a determination. jiang rou suddenly realized that she no longer recognized the yining in front of her. the yining in her memory was understanding, had no temper, always wore a cold expression, but was always obedient to her. the current yining was too unfamiliar jiang yining returned to the living room, walked over to lu zhi, and sat down. she rested her head on his shoulder and said, honey, im tired. alright, ill take you to rest, lu zhi kissed her forehead naturally and then said to gu zhanqing, uncle, please excuse us. with that, he bent over and lifted jiang yining into his arms. jiang yining simply didnt want to face gu zhanqing, so she used the excuse of being tired to have lu zhi send gu zhanqing and jiang rou away. to her surprise, he actually carried her, leaving her momentarily stunned. lu zhi lowered his head and told her, hold onto my neck, be careful not to fall. youve gained quite a bit of weight recently. jiang yining thought, is he indirectly calling me fat? she was 1.68 meters tall and weighed only 47.5kg. how could she be considered fat? clearly, it was his own health that was lacking! however, considering that he had helped her tonight, she decided not to argue with him. with that in mind, jiang yining obediently held onto his neck. as they reached the staircase, they happened to pass by jiang rou. lu zhi simply nodded slightly and continued walking. jiang rou approached gu zhanqing and sighed, uncle, im sorry. i couldnt convince yining. thinking about what yining had just said, she felt uneasy. over these years, did yining only remember the hardships and not the moments of sweetness between them? perhaps uncle was right. marrying lu zhi was not good for yining. after all, yining had changed so much since meeting lu zhi. gu zhanqing replied in a deep voice, its alright, yining has always been stubborn, and its not something you can change with just a few words. i have other ways. using ah rou to mediate was just to make yining lower her guard. the real trump card was chen kexin. hesitating for a moment, jiang rou said, uncle, once we bring yining back, could you please stop hitting her? treat her as well as you treat me? if she were as obedient as you, i would naturally treat her well. ah rou, every time i hit her, its because she did something wrong, gu zhanqings words were dismissive. jiang rou bit her lip lightly and didnt say anything further. in the bedroom, lu zhi placed jiang yining on the bed. instead of leaving, he sat in front of her, pointing to his cheek and said, come on, give me a kiss. without much thought, jiang yining slapped his cheek lightly. but she didnt use much force, clearly, she was wary of him. lu zhi, are you crazy? why would i kiss you? lu zhi smirked and said, we love each other so much, of course, we should seize every opportunity to be affectionate. after you kiss me, ill go and meet them with your kiss mark on my face. isnt this a great chance to show our love? jiang yining blushed deeply at his words. do you have no shame? no matter how much she wanted to get back at gu zhanqing, she wouldnt resort to such a vulgar method. i have thick skin, no shame at all. if you dont want to kiss me, ill kiss you instead, lu zhi held her face and leaned in for a kiss. jiang yining quickly grabbed a pillow and placed it between them. i warn you, if you dare to act indecently towards me again, i wont be polite. lu zhi chuckled lightly, i was just joking with you; you took it seriously? are you feeling a bit better now? Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: It’s Useless to Beg Me, I’ll Repay You What You’ve Done to Me (1) chapter 242: its useless to beg me, ill repay you what youve done to me (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining was momentarily taken aback. it turned out he had intentionally teased her to keep her from overthinking. im feeling better, thank you, she replied. youre welcome. my life is in your hands, and no one should make you upset. otherwise, if your mood sours and you dont treat me, what will 1 do? lu zhi said lazily as he lay down on her bed, adding, ill rest in your room for a while and let them cool off. she was glad he could help her vent her frustrations. however, this didnt mean he could lie down on her bed. jiang yining tried to push him off but found that she didnt have the strength to move him. in the end, she jumped off the bed and went to the sofa, where she started playing with her phone. with his arm serving as a pillow, lu zhi looked at her not far away and asked, jiang yining, do you want to seek revenge on gu zhanqing? if you do, 1 can help you. jiang yining remained silent for a while before saying, no need. if 1 really want to deal with him, ill take care of it myself. alright, if you ever need help, just ask, lu zhi said casually. okay. jiang yining lowered her eyelids, concealing her turbulent emotions. in the living room, gu zhanqing and jiang rou waited and waited, but lu zhi didnt come out. jiang rou coughed a couple of times. gu zhanqing said to the housekeeper, please tell lu zhi that were leaving. jiang rons health was not good, so she couldnt exert herself for too long. he took good care of her. however, jiang rou shook her head and insisted, uncle, lets wait for my brother-in-law to come out and say goodbye before leaving. after all, its our first formal meeting, and it wouldnt be polite to leave early. gu zhanqing furrowed his brows, wanting to say something. just then, footsteps could be heard coming down the stairs. lu zhi, with a sly smile in his dark eyes, descended the stairs leisurely and said, im sorry, but yining likes it when i tell her bedtime stories before she sleeps, so it took a bit of time. jiang rou, sharp-eyed, noticed a few red marks on his neck. she guessed what they were but didnt dare to ask. gu zhanqing had also noticed and his expression turned extremely unpleasant. his tone was equally harsh when he spoke, if you were going to put yining to sleep, you should have told us in advance. ah rou is unwell, and she had to wait here for you both for so long. is this how you treat your guests? when im with yining, shes the only one in my eyes, and i forget about everything else. i apologize for that. to make up for it, 111 send some medicinal herbs to miss jiang to help improve her health, lu zhi said with words of apology, but there was no trace of remorse on his face. he lightly clapped his hands. several servants approached, carrying gift boxes. inside were various rare medicinal herbs. lu zhi said, housekeeper, please escort mr. gu and miss jiang back. the housekeeper stepped forward, bowing respectfully and gesturing for them to proceed. gu zhanqing shot him an icy glare before leaving in anger. jiang rou nodded politely and said, thank you for your kind gesture, brother-in-law. lu zhi, looking at her retreating figure, spoke in a clear voice, miss jiang, let me offer you a friendly reminder. i remember every bit of harm youve inflicted on yining. the only reason 1 havent taken action against you is because yining doesnt want me to. but if you push your luck any further, dont blame me for disregarding the friendship between our families. jiang rou hesitated briefly but said nothing, quickening her pace as she left. as jiang rou walked away, lu zhis smile gradually faded, replaced by a dark and ominous intent in his eyes. monday morning arrived. jiang yining struggled to get out of bed, rubbing her dark circles. she had learned her lessonshe couldnt get involved with the people from the gu family. last night, she had nightmares all night and had hardly slept. her mind was buzzing. after a quick freshen-up, she rushed to school. as she approached the classroom, she saw chaos inside, as if a heated discussion was taking place. upon entering, she realized everyone was talking about ye xiaoxi. have you guys seen the news? our classs poor student, ye xiaoxi, turns out to be the long-lost granddaughter of old master yuan. the yuan family held a grand ceremony for her return. im so jealous. what if im also from a wealthy family, and my parents just havent found me yet? dont daydream! several people were gossiping, and when they saw jiang yining entering, they immediately pulled her into the conversation. yining, you were close to ye xiaoxi. did you know shes from the yuan family? yeah, i knew. why? jiang yining replied with a cold expression. its nothing, were just discussing, one of the girls said sheepishly.. Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: It’s Useless to Beg Me, I’ll Repay You What You’ve Done to Me (2) chapter 243: its useless to beg me, ill repay you what youve done to me (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio in fact, she was very curious about when jiang yining had learned about ye xiaoxis identity. if she had known about it for a long time, then jiang yinings thoughts ran quite deep. jiang yining couldnt be bothered to speculate about what others were thinking and sat silently in her seat. as she settled down, there was another commotion at the door. it turned out that ye xiaoxi had arrived. the entire class erupted in excitement, especially the boys, who almost all stood up, applauding and cheering for her. after her initial surprise, ye xiaoxi became extremely shy. she quickly made her way over to jiang yining and said, yining, isnt this a bit too high-profile? soon enough, theyll all find out. dont worry, in a few days, their enthusiasm will gradually fade away. people are naturally drawn to profit. when they hear that someone close to them has gained power and wealth, most will try to benefit from it. but once they realize theres nothing to gain, they wont bother anymore. jiang yining had already seen through this. following her advice, ye xiaoxi nodded. just as they were about to open their textbooks, xiao yeyu walked over. her expression immediately darkened. yining, xiaoxi, can 1 sit here? xiao yeyu asked meekly. you still have the audacity to sit here? xiao yeyu, how could 1 not have noticed before how despicable and shameless you are? 1 treated you as a friend, but you treated me like this! have you lost all your conscience? ye xiaoxi would have slapped her if they werent in front of so many people. im sorry, xiaoxi. i didnt mean to hurt you. it was all my brothers doing, xiao yeyu tried to shift the blame onto xiao nanchen, even at this point. unfortunately, ye xiaoxi wasnt a fool to be fooled by her. get lost, and dont bother me or yining anymore, or 1 wont be polite to you! ye xiaoxi said coldly. xiao yeyu used a pleading look for a while, but seeing that it didnt work, she turned to look at jiang yining. however, jiang yining couldnt be bothered to spare her even a glance. xiao yeyu, with tears in her eyes, pitifully moved to sit on the other side. in the past, the three of them used to sit together. now, ye xiaoxi had just been recognized by the yuan family, and she was treating xiao yeyu with cold words. other students couldnt help but speculate. they felt that ye xiaoxi had soared to new heights and was looking down on her former friends. ye xiaoxi, unaware of what others were thinking, focused on flipping through her textbook. after class, ye xiaoxi and jiang yining left the classroom together. xiao yeyu followed them for a while but then lost track of them, so she stopped in her tracks. while looking around, a voice, distinctly male, sounded in her ears. are you xiao yeyu? xiao yeyu turned around to see a plump and muscular man staring at her with ill intentions. im not xiao yeyu cautiously stepped back, trying to leave, all while searching for someone to ask for help. however, this was the south gate of the school, usually deserted. it was now after class, and everyone had gone to the cafeteria for lunch or returned home. there wasnt a soul in sight. just as she had run a few steps, someone emerged from the bushes and covered her mouth. youre xiao yeyu, no doubt. the man took out a photo and compared it. xiao yeyu struggled desperately. she hadnt made any enemies, so why were these people intentionally looking for her? as this thought crossed her mind, she suddenly understood. ye xiaoxi! she had only recently offended someoneye xiaoxi! could it be that ye xiaoxi wanted revenge and sent these people after her? it had to be it! they had known she would follow them. so, they purposely lured her to this secluded place! xiao yeyu realized what her fate would be next and went into a panic, thrashing about. but as a weak woman, how could she resist two men? soon enough, they lifted her into a car and used tape to bind her hands and feet. are you sent by ye xiaoxi? let me go and allow me to call her! xiao yeyu shouted in terror and hysteria. is our miss someone you can meet just like that? the man sneered. i want to talk to ye xiaoxi! xiao yeyu shouted. the man slapped her hard, shut up! dare to shout again, and 111 kill you! the force of the blow was so strong that xiao yeyu saw stars and her head was buzzing. her vision was going dark. when she came to, the car had already left the campus, heading in an unknown direction. about an hour later, the car stopped in front of a residential building. the two men dragged xiao yeyu out of the car, then entered the yard and dumped her on the sofa in the living room. xiao yeyu struggled to get up. but what she saw made her heart sink. ye xiaoxi and jiang yining were sitting right in front of her, their gazes icy. fear instantly enveloped her. xiao yeyu cried and fell to her knees. xiaoxi, im so sorry. 1 know i was wrong. please forgive me. you can hit me, scold me, ill accept it, just please please what? spare your innocence? ye xiaoxi approached her, grabbed her chin, and delivered three hard slaps. xiao yeyu, how did you treat me? when huang yiyang tried to force himself on me, you were nearby, werent you? did you spare me? if it werent for my uncle passing by, you would have ruined my life! im sorry xiao yeyu sobbed uncontrollably, continuously kowtowing. seeing her like this, ye xiaoxi couldnt bring herself to be any harsher. your apologies wont work. ill repay you for how you treated me. no! i dont want that! xiao yeyu fiercely resisted. jiang yining remained silent, merely giving a signal to the two men next to her. they approached xiao yeyu, one restraining her while the other forced her to drink a concoction. xiao yeyu swung her head from side to side, trying to spit out the liquid. but with her mouth wide open, there was no escape. she was forced to swallow a significant amount. once she finished drinking, the two men released her. xiao yeyu collapsed to the ground, coughing several times, feeling her body growing hot. she knew she was in deep trouble and, with blazing eyes, she said, ye xiaoxi, jiang yining, 1 curse both of you to have a wretched life! just you wait.. as long as im alive, ill make you both pay! Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Reap What One Sows (1) chapter 244: reap what one sows (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the face-off had escalated to a point of no return, and xiao yeyu had revealed her true, malevolent self. ye xiaoxi was infuriated. you dare to curse both me and yining? watch how 1 deal with you! as she spoke, she moved forward to strike xiao yeyu. however, xiao yeyu seized the opportunity to snap at her, attempting to bite her. fortunately, ye xiaoxi sensed the danger and pulled back her hand. she couldnt contain her anger. xiao yeyu had not only refused to reflect on her wrongdoings but also dared to be so audacious! ye xiaoxi raised her foot and delivered a kick. scream all you want! today, its your turn to cry! xiao yeyu, her mind clouded by the drugs, continued to curse incessantly. gradually she lost consciousness, lying on the ground, writhing uncontrollably. jiang yining watched coldly, producing a set of silver needles and approaching xiao yeyu. she then inserted a needle into a pressure point and lit a piece of incense, wafting it around xiao yeyus nose. jiang yining didnt actually force xiao yeyu into anything, for she wasnt as morally bankrupt as xiao yeyu. but this particular incense induced hallucinations, with the specifics shaped by the surrounding environment. the people who had kidnapped her had deliberately drugged her and spoken misleading words, causing her to believe she had been coerced. when xiao yeyu woke up, she would assume she had been forced against her will. after completing her post-action tasks, jiang yining said to ye xiaoxi, lets go- ye xiaoxi nodded and looked back at xiao yeyu, sneering, you scoundrel! i curse you to never find happiness in your life! with that, she jogged over to jiang yinings side. wait until shes almost awake, then dump her by the roadside. let her find her own way back. understood. the two bodyguards nodded solemnly. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi then left. xiao yeyu was in a hazy state, feeling the rough ride she was enduring. she opened her eyes, using the faint light to spot a man sitting in the drivers seat. that man was her kidnapper! xiao yeyu instinctively struggled, realizing her body was sore and aching. she recalled what had happened before she lost consciousness and the things she had sensed during her dazed state. her eyes brimmed with hatred, and tears streamed down uncontrollably. jiang yining! ye xiaoxi! she vowed to make them suffer horribly! as she was thinking this, the vehicle suddenly came to a stop. xiao yeyu was frightened and quickly shut her eyes, avoiding any movement. two men circled around to the rear of the car, callously dragging xiao yeyu out and tossing her by the roadside. then, they departed without a second glance. xiao yeyu feigned death for a while before struggling to her feet. she wrestled with the restraints and, upon seeing the marks on her body, burst into tears. her innocence, preserved for over twenty years, was gone just like that! she truly wished for death, but she couldnt allow herself to die, at least not before exacting revenge on ye xiaoxi and jiang yining! xiao yeyu wiped away the tears from her face and began walking step by step toward her home. once she arrived home, xiao yeyu immediately headed to her room to clean herself up. when she emerged, mrs. xiao asked with concern, yeyu, the servants said that you didnt look well when you came back. did something happen? is it because of jiang yining and ye xiaoxi hearing her mother mention those two names, xiao yeyu became furious. mom, can you please stop asking? im really annoyed right now. she impatiently cut off her mothers words. child, im just worried about you. how can you speak to me like that? mrs. xiao responded displeased. xiao yeyu didnt want to talk about what had happened tonight with her mother, nor did she want to hear her nagging. she abruptly stood up from the couch, grabbed her bag, and said, im going out to clear my mind. yeyu, its so late. where are you going? mrs. xiao wanted to follow her, but xiao yeyu got into her sports car and stepped on the gas pedal. with a swift whoosh, she left the house. mrs. xiao could only stop and watch. xiao yeyu aimlessly wandered for a while, eventually stopping in front of a bar. she walked in and ordered half a dozen drinks. she poured them down her throat, seemingly trying to numb herself and avoid thinking about what had happened tonight. one drink after another but her head only became clearer. xiao yeyu slammed her glass onto the table with a loud crash, beer splattering everywhere. the people around her were startled. xiao yeyu lowered her head onto the table, sobbing quietly. after a moment of silence, everyone returned to their own activities, no longer paying attention to her. a middle-aged man in a floral shirt approached her and tried to console her, saying, beautiful lady, did you get dumped by your boyfriend? drinking alone like this. would you like some company? Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Reap What One Sows (2) chapter 245: reap what one sows (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio xiao yeyu raised her head and gave him a haughty glance. get lost. dont be so temperamental, the man in the floral shirt grinned, if you dont want to drink, 1 can also keep you company and chat. xiao yeyu ignored him. the man in the floral shirt sat down beside her and said, a beautiful girl like you, which man would be willing to hurt your feelings? if 1 had such a beautiful girlfriend like you, id cherish you and never let you be sad. xiao yeyu smirked, do you really think im beautiful? of course i do! the man in the floral shirt stared at her intently. his intentions were quite obvious. xiao yeyus vanity was satisfied. she had always felt highly. however, even though she had willingly offered herself, lu zhi showed no interest in her. this had wounded her self-esteem. now that she was no longer pure, why should she continue waiting for him? xiao yeyu snapped her fingers and said to the bartender, give me another round of liquor. the bartender swiftly brought her the drinks. xiao yeyu pointed at the array of bottles on the counter and said, if you can finish all these, 111 go with you. no problem. the man in the floral shirt smiled and began drinking. before long, all the bottles on the counter were empty. xiao yeyu kept her promise and draped her arm over the mans shoulder, swaying as she followed him. the long night passed, and the morning sun streamed through the window, casting light into the hotel room. xiao yeyu opened her eyes, feeling sore all over her body. she struggled to get up, only to find that there was no one beside her. furrowing her brows slightly, she touched her throbbing forehead. it took her a while to fully regain her senses. then, she noticed a note left on the bedside table. xiao yeyu was briefly puzzled before tearing the note into pieces. she headed to the bathroom. turning on the hot water, as she washed herself, xiao yeyu felt that something was amiss. no matter how inexperienced she was, she knew what her first time should have been like. thinking back, after being kidnapped, when she woke up, aside from the soreness all over her body, there seemed to be no other signs. she had assumed that jiang yining and ye xiaoxi didnt want to leave any evidence behind and intentionally cleaned her up. but what about the fresh red marks on the bed just now? evidence wouldnt lie! xiao yeyu grabbed a towel, wrapped it around herself, and rushed out. pulling back the sheets, she double-checked. indeed, there were red marks! that meant last night xiao yeyu instantly understood what had happened and began tearing at the bedsheet frantically. no it cant be it was jiang yining and ye xiaoxi who ruined her, not herself! xiao yeyu went into a frenzy, took out her phone, and attempted to call ye xiaoxi to demand answers about what they had done to her. but as her finger hovered over the dial button, she hesitated. staring at the screen with bloodshot eyes, xiao yeyu muttered, what does it matter? its all their fault anyway. if it werent for them intentionally drugging her, making her misunderstand how could she possibly have gone to a bar to drown her sorrows and sleep with a stranger? so, it was all their fault! xiao yeyu bit her lower lip forcefully, almost drawing blood with her intensity. during the morning class, xiao yeyus absence from school was conspicuous. ye xiaoxi, feeling somewhat bored, rested her chin on her hand and remarked, yining, do you think xiao yeyu might be too scared to come to school now? after all, considering what they did to her last night anyone in her shoes would be frightened, and xiao yeyu should be no exception. ye xiaoxi hadnt actually planned to take away xiao yeyus innocence; they had only intended to scare her for a few days and then reveal the truth to her. this way, they could settle the score, and neither of them would owe anything to the other. however, two days had passed since the incident, and xiao yeyu hadnt shown up at school. ye xiaoxi felt a growing unease, fearing that xiao yeyu might be in despair and do something foolish. jiang yining spoke in a calm tone, dont worry. someone as shameless as her wont be crushed by something as trivial as this. jiang yining had absolutely no trust in xiao yeyu. if she was capable of such underhanded actions once, she could do it again. therefore, she had no intention of showing any mercy and was determined to cut off any possibility of retaliation by xiao yeyu. over these past two days, she had already started acquiring shares of the xiao family. if xiao yeyu dared to take any further action, she would have the upper hand and make the entire xiao family pay for xiao yeyus behavior. as jiang yining was contemplating this, xiao yeyus figure appeared at the classroom door. two days had passed, and xiao yeyu looked haggard, her eyes bloodshot, appearing utterly disheveled. ye xiaoxi watched her in silence, refraining from saying anything. xiao yeyu approached the two of them and knelt down directly. ive already been punished. please, spare me this time. ye xiaoxi hadnt expected her to do this, and it shocked her to the point of standing up. all the students in the class were watching, and some even began whispering and taking photos with their phones. if this went on, it could turn into a bullying incident at school. in todays sensitive society, where online rumors could easily be inflamed, it would be challenging to control the situation once it escalated. jiang yining stared at xiao yeyu with cold eyes and said, if youve done something wrong, why dont you explain it clearly in front of everyone? otherwise, this vague apology wont convey anything. people might misunderstand that ive bullied you. xiao yeyu couldnt possibly confess the truth, as it involved drugging someone and instigating a forced encounter. that would be illegal! today, she deliberately humbled herself in front of everyone, hoping to use public pressure to force them into forgiving her. however, she didnt expect jiang yining to be completely unmoved by her actions. xiao yeyu couldnt bring herself to say it. people in the crowd began chiming in. yeah, yeyu, if you did something wrong, just say it. we can help you figure out how to resolve it together. dont just kneel there. isnt this emotional blackmail? h it the cacophony of voices kept ringing in xiao yeyus ears, making her embarrassment even more pronounced. ye xiaoxi, who had caught on to xiao yeyus intentions, was a step ahead. she understood that xiao yeyu was too embarrassed to speak the truth, so she spoke up on her behalf. yeyu, if youre too embarrassed to say it, i can help you explain. you were just interested in yinings husband because hes handsome and rich, right? you tried to get his attention, but when you failed, yining slapped you a couple of times.. now you want to be embarrassed in front of everyone and drag yining with you? Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Xiao Yeyu Had Been Expelled from Qing University! (1) chapter 246: xiao yeyu had been expelled from qing university! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio i have to say, yining has been quite generous to you. considering our friendship, she didnt expose your ugly deeds. but you insisted on pushing yining, so we have no choice but to reveal the truth. xiao yeyu and jiang yining had always been good friends, but now she was trying to seduce jiang yinings husband behind her back! this news was simply explosive! the entire class of students silently despised xiao yeyu. at such a young age, shes involved in such disgraceful behavior. shame on her! it was really despicable to be classmates with such a person! i didnt xiao yeyu wanted to defend herself, but ye xiaoxi didnt give her a chance to speak. you didnt? yining and i saw it with our own eyes! are our four eyes fake? besides, if you havent done anything wrong to yining, why would you kneel down and beg for her forgiveness in front of everyone? isnt it because you feel guilty? xiao yeyu was left speechless. ye xiaoxi, still filled with anger, said, look at you, so young and with a good family background. why resort to such shameless behavior as a third party? fortunately, our mr. lu has strong willpower and wasnt swayed by your advances. otherwise, hmm id personally tear apart the homewrecker! xiao yeyu, youre really shameless! ugh! get out of our class! get out of qing university! we dont want a student like you here! initially, the classmates criticized her in a flurry of voices. in the end, they united, and the unanimous cry was, xiao yeyu, get out of qing university! leave! everyone was driving her away. xiao yeyu, no matter how thick-skinned she was, couldnt bear this kind of humiliation. she stood up and rushed out of the classroom. ye xiaoxi, still unsatisfied, said to yining, i think shes unrepentant. im going to make a post to expose her, so shell leave our class for good. otherwise, ill feel disgusted every time i see her. jiang yining nodded and supported her decision. ye xiaoxi compiled all the details of the incident and posted them on the schools bbs and official weibo accounts. jiang yining secretly used her influence to push the post to the top! the female students in the same class were indignant about xiao yeyus actions and the way she treated the legitimate wife of mr. lu. they shared the video of xiao yeyu kneeling today on the internet. scholars had their principles, especially in a prestigious institution like qing university. almost all students had a strong sense of morality. when they learned that xiao yeyu was intentionally pursuing someone elses husband and causing trouble for the lawful wife, they went crazy on the internet. the post and video went viral, accumulating over 20,000 related comments on the forum and over 10,000 reposts on weibo. the school authorities got wind of the situation and called the xiao family, gently advising them, mirs. xiao, your daughters private life and behavior are not in line with our schools standards. given our schools longstanding moral values, we hope you can encourage your daughter to voluntarily withdraw from the university. qing university has always upheld high moral standards and does not tolerate individuals with questionable character. back when jiang yining was falsely accused, she came close to being expelled from the university. not to mention xiao yeyu. mrs. xiao did her best to defend her daughter, but the school had already made up its mind. xiao yeyus involvement with a married man left no room for her elaborate explanations. the school authorities hung up on her without entertaining her pleas. mrs. xiao called her daughter, saying, you stubborn girl, where have you gone? come back immediately! qing university wants you to withdraw! upon hearing this, xiao yeyu felt a momentary shock and sadness, but she quickly came to terms with it. she no longer wanted to study at qing university, and she certainly didnt care about it. her family was wealthy, and she could easily study abroad at a better institution. i understand, xiao yeyu replied indifferently. come back to me! i have something to do today, and i dont want to talk to you. with that, xiao yeyu hung up the phone, ignoring her mother. mrs. xiao heard the busy tone on the other end of the line and angrily called back. however, there was no answer this time. xiao yeyu bought a pack of cigarettes at a roadside store, smoked three in a row to alleviate her frustration, and then noticed a billboard by the roadside, reminding her of someone. right now, only he could save her. xiao yeyu discarded her cigarette on the road and stepped on the gas pedal. the sports car sped by, eventually stopping in front of yuan luochens mansion. approaching the mansion, she said, i need to see second young master yuan. who are you? you think youre worthy of meeting our young master? get lost! the bodyguards paid no attention to her and immediately tried to escort her away. xiao yeyu said, i must see him today. go and inform him that im here on behalf of miss shen. young master yuan will definitely see me.. Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Xiao Yeyu Had Been Expelled from Qing University! (2) chapter 247: xiao yeyu had been expelled from qing university! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the bodyguard went to report with some skepticism. not long after, he returned, discarding his previous arrogance and respectfully inviting her inside. xiao yeyu entered the living room and saw yuan luochen playing cards. second young master. yuan luochen didnt look at her and said coldly, i warned you before, whatever you see, pretend you didnt see it. dont spread rumors everywhere, or your life wont be safe. it seems you havent taken my words to heart. how dare 1 provoke second young master? i came today to discuss a deal with you. xiao yeyu said. oh, interesting. yuan luochen tossed his bridge cards onto the table. the three of you, leave. ill talk to her alone. yes. the three women left the room. yuan luochen nonchalantly turned his head and fixed a dangerous gaze on xiao yeyu. he didnt like being threatened. xiao yeyu had crossed his bottom line by involving shen wanqings matter. if what she said next didnt satisfy him, she wouldnt leave his estate today. xiao yeyu met yuan luochens gaze, feeling extremely nervous. however, she took a deep breath and pretended to be calm. 1 know youre trying to seize the position of the yuan familys head. i also know that elder yuan has a strong liking for xiaoxi. xiaoxi and i used to be good friends, so i can help you win xiaoxis heart and make her stand by your side. used to? yuan luochen seized on that phrase. xiao yeyu didnt dare to hide it. just today, we had a falling out. but it wont affect my ability to help you win her over. oh? then tell me, whats your plan? yuan luochen asked. i wont tell you the specifics right now, but i can guarantee that my method will definitely achieve the results you want. xiao yeyu wasnt that naive. she intended to pique yuan luochens interest and draw him in. yuan luochen remained silent for a moment and said, if you dont tell me anything, how can 1 know if youre trying to deceive me or genuinely help me? summoning her courage, xiao yeyu walked up to him. she sat on his lap, her fair arms encircling his neck, and said, ill become your woman, and well be in this together. ill stake my life on never betraying you. is that enough? with the fragrant and tender sensation in his arms, yuan luochen finally showed a hint of a smile. his large hand caressed her smooth, water-like face and asked, what do you want from me? after giving so much, she couldnt possibly want nothing in return. he was a businessman, and he believed that there were no pies falling from the sky. all transactions needed to be clearly defined before he could feel at ease. i want you to protect me. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi have turned against me and want to harm me. you must ensure my safety and protect the interests of my family, the xiao family. xiao yeyu said each word clearly. youve really managed to offend two families. yuan luochen said with a smirk. xiao yeyu replied, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. 1 believe that with your courage, you wont refuse this deal, will you? yuan luochen didnt rush to answer her. instead, he continued to explore her fair cheeks with his big hands. xiao yeyu smiled sweetly and looked at him affectionately. after a brief silence, yuan luochen suddenly lifted her and said, alright, i agree. xiao yeyu, in triumph, embraced him and said, you can do whatever you want. yuan luochen burst into laughter. not long after, the room was filled with ambiguous sounds. in the afternoon, everyone was still in class. xiao yeyu, on the other hand, made a grand entrance by driving her sports car directly into the classroom. everyone eagerly awaited to see what she would do next. to everyones surprise, xiao yeyu picked up her belongings resolutely. as she passed by jiang yining and ye xiaoxi, she even sneered. well meet again soon, she said before leaving. ye xiaoxi couldnt help but wonder, is she insane or has she been pushed to the brink? jiang yining, looking at her textbook, replied, ive always said she wouldnt give up easily. she must have found some powerful support. otherwise, how could she be so tough? ye xiaoxi replied, no matter who she turns to, well take on anyone who comes at us. jiang yining rested her chin on her hand and chuckled, youve gained quite a bit of confidence since you joined the yuan family. you used to be so afraid of trouble. now youre ready to stand up to anyone. i think this change suits you. ye xiaoxi giggled and said, well, with grandpa backing me up, im not afraid anymore. good. keep it up in the future. dont hesitate to retaliate if anyone dares to bully you. remember, youre the young lady of the yuan family, and you have the entire yuan family behind you. dont be afraid of anyone. okay, ye xiaoxi nodded earnestly. when the classes ended, jiang yining bid farewell to ye xiaoxi. she was headed back to the estate, while ye xiaoxi was going to accompany old master yuan for tea. therefore, their paths diverged. after leaving the school, ye xiaoxi got into the yuan familys private car and headed to the location where she had arranged to meet her grandfather. he hadnt arrived yet. ye xiaoxi intended to wait for him in one of the private rooms. however, as she passed by a corner, she heard someone being scolded and couldnt resist taking a closer look. not far away, a supervisor was pointing at a young mans nose and scolding him, do you even realize what kind of place this is? our restaurant caters to high society, and youre lucky to have a part-time job here. yet, you brought your sister and hid her in the storage room secretly. what if you offend someone important? can you handle the consequences? the young man stood tall with a determined gaze and replied, im sorry. ill make sure to keep an eye on my sister and prevent her from wandering around. get lost! youre fired! we dont need people like you! the supervisor paid no heed to his words and promptly fired him. the young girl next to him was scared and in tears but still didnt dare to cry loudly. brother, im sorry its not your fault. the young man comforted his sister. watching this scene, ye xiaoxi couldnt help but speak up, hes already apologized. cant you give him another chance? the three of them turned to look in her direction. when the young mans gaze met hers, ye xiaoxi couldnt help but blush.. this person was exceptionally pretty, even more so than herself! Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Together with Him, Enjoy the Fireworks Lighting Up the Sky. (1) chapter 248: together with him, enjoy the fireworks lighting up the sky. (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio miss yuan, hello. the supervisor recognized ye xiaoxi because the yuan family had informed them in advance, so his attitude toward her was very respectful. ye xiaoxi looked at the young man and said, he should have just brought his sister along and not caused any trouble, right? the supervisor replied, yes. in that case, can you give him another chance, considering my request? the supervisor looked troubled and said, miss yuan, theoretically, i should listen to you since youve spoken. however, this young man has violated our rules multiple times. if we let him stay and he causes trouble again, i might lose my job. i have a family to support, and 1 cant bear that responsibility. please understand. they were all working-class people, and the supervisor didnt want to make things difficult for them. but he wanted to keep them, and the boss didnt allow it. after all, he couldnt jeopardize his familys livelihood for the sake of this young man. ye xiaoxi wasnt an unreasonable person, so she said, alright, i wont force you. thank you, miss yuan! the supervisor was extremely grateful. the light in the young mans eyes faded instantly. the little girl timidly said, brother, are you going to lose your job? will we have to sleep on the streets? the young man didnt say anything. ye xiaoxi crouched down and looked at the little girl. she said, little sister, 1 can offer your brother a job and provide a place to stay for both of you. would you like to leave with me? the little girl looked at her brother. the young man held his sister protectively and asked, youre being so kind to us, but do you have an ulterior motive? the supervisor gave the young man a pat on the back and scolded, dont you see who miss yuan is? do you think she has ulterior motives? do you even have the right to speculate about miss yuan? ye xiaoxi gave a cold look. the supervisor immediately backed down and didnt dare to act out. i didnt have a good life in the past, so i cant stand to see others suffer. besides, taking care of you and your sister wont cost me much money. how about working as my personal bodyguard to ensure my safety? ye xiaoxi said casually. she didnt lack protection from others, but the young man in front of her was clearly not the type to take advantage of others. so she intentionally offered him the job of a bodyguard. seeing that the young man was hesitating, the supervisor whispered, miss yuan is from the prestigious yuan family in a-city. if you follow her, you and your sister will have no worries about food and clothing. youre still hesitating, you brat? the young man raised his eyes, which were bright, and said, okay, 1 agree. whats your name? li yu. thats a nice name. the name and the person both sounded pleasing to ye xiaoxi. she secretly praised, you can go directly to the yuan familys old mansion and report to the housekeeper. tell him that i sent you. ill call him to arrange everything for you. thank you. li yu bowed slightly to show his gratitude and then left with his sister. then, he walked away. the supervisor was a bit annoyed by li yus aloofness and said, miss yuan, look at your kind gesture, and he still behaves like this. you really shouldnt have helped him. its just a small favor, theres no need to make a big deal out of it. besides, i hired him as a bodyguard, and hes putting in the effort. its not really a favor. ye xiaoxi didnt expect others to be overly grateful to her. she had learned this from yining. as long as you can genuinely help someone, theres no need to fuss over it. the supervisor, upon hearing her words, silently gave her a thumbs-up. ye xiaoxi didnt linger any longer and turned to go to her private room. jiang yining originally thought that xiao yeyu might make some other moves, but to her surprise, for several days in a row, xiao yeyu remained quiet. she didnt come to disturb her, nor did she go to find ye xiaoxi. so jiang yining didnt pay any more attention to her. because on the lu familys side, the wedding preparations were almost complete. following the old mans instructions, lu zhi had delegated his current work to others. after the wedding, he and jiang yining were planning to go on a honeymoon trip. jiang yining didnt see the need for it. having a wedding was already enough, so why waste so much time? but the old man insisted she and lu zhi had no choice but to obey the old mans wishes. unknowingly it was two days before the wedding. due to local customs in a-city, it was considered unlucky for the bride and groom to meet on the day before the wedding. therefore, lu zhi was summoned back to the lu family mansion by old master lu. jiang yining, on the other hand, continued to stay in the villa. jiang rou and gu zhanqing, as members of the brides family, also moved in. jiang yining didnt want to see them, so she stayed in her room and didnt go out.. Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Together with Him, Enjoy the Fireworks chapter 249: together with him, enjoy the fireworks lighting up the sky. (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio even meals were brought in by the housekeeper and taken away after they finished. so, for the entire day, the three of them hadnt crossed paths once. finally the day before the wedding arrived. ye xiaoxi called jiang yining and said, yining, im coming to stay at your place today. tomorrow morning, youll have to do your makeup, wear your wedding gown, and youll definitely be very busy. with me by your side, 1 can help you. she wanted to do something for yining. she hadnt asked before because yining had remained silent, but today she couldnt hold it in any longer. jiang yining hesitated for a moment and replied, alright, come over. great! ye xiaoxi was overjoyed! she hung up the phone and rushed over immediately. jiang yining, listening to the beeping sound on the phone, couldnt help but curl her lips. she was getting married, and the person who was genuinely happy for her, blessed her, and thought of her well-being was not her family but her friend. it was ironic. but it didnt matter. she had long gotten used to it. jiang yining pushed down the sadness in her heart, tidied up quickly, and stepped out of her room. as she reached the stairs, she coincidentally bumped into gu zhanqing and jiang rou, who were coming from the opposite direction. jiang yining pretended not to see them. jiang rou called out to her in a low voice, yining, the wedding is tomorrow. are you really not considering coming with us? ive already given you my answer. no matter how many times you ask, my answer remains the same. jiang yining said with a cold expression. gu zhanqing said, if you dont listen to us, youll regret it. jiang yining looked at him mockingly and said, listening to you would make me even more regretful. with that, she no longer paid them any attention and continued down the stairs. gu zhanqing muttered, stubborn. seems like she inherited her mothers stubbornness, not turning back until she hit a brick wall. jiang rou sighed and said, uncle, yining seems to really like lu zhi. gu zhanqing seemed to ignore her words. he turned and left. jiang yining sat in the living room and waited for a while. ye xiaoxi rushed over and brought a lot of delicious food with her. my grandfather gave me these, saying that brides rarely have a chance to eat on their wedding day. so, let me prepare some snacks for you. tomorrow, ill bring them to you, and if you get hungry, ill give them to you. we cant go to the wedding venue on an empty stomach, right? okay. you and grandpa yuan are really considerate. jiang yining felt a warm rush in her heart. ye xiaoxi looked at her and said, lu zhi is really lucky to marry a wife like you. yining, if 1 were a man, id definitely try to steal you away. she thought to herself, yining is really too perfect! even as a girl, im almost smitten! ohhh lu zhi must have accumulated ten lifetimes of good fortune to meet someone like yining! jiang yining gave her a glare. be normal. okay. ye xiaoxi suppressed her reluctance. although she had always known that yining was married, the thought of yining officially marrying him tomorrow made her feel like her precious one was being taken by a pig. the only consolation was that the pig was a handsome and wealthy one! a perfect match for her lovely girl! the two of them chatted in the living room for a long time then, after dinner, they went back to their rooms. ye xiaoxi shared a bed with jiang yining. jiang yining asked her to take a shower first, and then she lay on the bed alone, checking her email. and just at that moment, her phone made a notification sound, indicating a new message. jiang yining noticed that it was from lu zhi, so she opened it to read. did you sleep? jiang yining typed a quick reply, not yet. can you talk on the phone? is there something you want? jiang yining asked. on the other side, lu zhi looked at the responses on the screen, and the corners of his lips curled up with a hint of an indulgent smile. heartless little troublemaker. tomorrow was the day of the wedding, and he was having trouble sleeping. but she seemed as calm as ever. she really had a heart of steel. lu zhi paused for a few seconds before typing another message. i want to chat with you. alright, go ahead and call then. she had just sent the message when the phone rang. jiang yining answered and said softly, hello, lu zhi. im here. his voice, low and magnetic, sent a strange tingling sensation through jiang yining, as if she had been electrified. she found her own reaction somewhat peculiar and remained silent for a while. on the other end of the phone, lu zhi didnt speak either. both of them maintained an inexplicable silence, listening only to each others quiet breathing. after a while, jiang yining tentatively asked, lu zhi, why arent you saying anything? im not at home today. did you miss me? no, jiang yining replied emotionlessly. actually, she did miss him a little, especially when she saw the annoying gu zhanqing and jiang rou. but she wasnt about to admit that to him. but 1 miss you, lu zhi said with a smile. jiang yining was taken aback for a moment. these past few days, you didnt harass me, so youre feeling uncomfortable? , lu zhi was really close to being driven crazy by this unromantic beauty. would it kill her to accept a sweet word or two? after a moment of silence, lu zhi said, im standing on the rooftop right now, looking at the stars. there are a lot of stars tonight. go outside and take a look. jiang yining walked over to the window and looked up at the night sky. it was pitch black, and she couldnt see any stars. she was about to accuse him of lying when she heard a series of swooshing sounds. then, with a pop, countless beautiful fireworks bloomed in the night sky. do you see it? lu zhi asked in a clear voice through the phone. fireworks, did you arrange this? yes. jiang yining stared at the sky and said, i really like it. as long as you like it, my good girl. remember to enjoy the fireworks and get a good nights sleep. when you wake up tomorrow, youll be able to see me. lu zhis voice, soft and tender, was filled with warmth and indulgence. listening to his words, jiang yining couldnt help but feel a flutter in her heart. at this moment, lu zhi made her feel like they were really getting married, not just going through a fake wedding to deceive others.. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Good Kitten, I’m Here to Pick You Up (1) chapter 250: good kitten, im here to pick you up (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he really was quite good to her. whenever she went through difficult times, he unconditionally stood by her side. in all her years, there were very few people who could match his level of support. if it werent for the presence of lin yan and lu beicheng between them, maybe she could have been in a relationship with him. but alas jiang yining felt a faint regret. ye xiaoxi approached jiang yining quietly and patted her shoulder. without looking back, jiang yining said, xiaoxi, how old are you? youre still playing such childish games? no matter how old i am, it doesnt affect my youthful spirit, ye xiaoxi replied while sitting cross-legged on the carpet, looking at the splendid fireworks outside the window. these fireworks were prepared as a surprise by your husband, right? yes, jiang yining nodded. ye xiaoxi expressed her envy. yining, you really chose the right person. if my future husband can be half as good as lu zhi, id die content. perhaps when the time comes, you wont be so willing to die, jiang yining teased. h 11 ye xiaoxi nodded, thinking that what she said was true. people who lived happily would be reluctant to leave their other halves. because they had to wake up early the next morning, after enjoying the fireworks, jiang yining and ye xiaoxi lay down side by side and fell asleep. meanwhile, at the villa, gu zhanqings phone buzzed incessantly. he stepped aside to answer the call. everything has been arranged, no need to worry. tomorrow night, just follow my instructions. the person on the other end seemed to say something, but he grew impatient. miss chen, dont use a commanding tone with me. were not in a cooperative relationship; im the one in control of everything, and youre only qualified to follow my orders. if you dare to defy my will, i dont mind finding someone else. in just a few sentences, he exerted invisible pressure. chen kexin on the other end of the phone nodded obediently. yes, ill listen to you. good. gu zhanqing hung up the phone and turned around. to his surprise, jiang rou had appeared behind him without him noticing. he walked over and asked, why havent you slept yet? the fireworks woke me up, and now i cant sleep, jiang rou replied softly. uncle, are you thinking of finding someone to replace yining and go against lu zhi she was cut off before she could finish her sentence. would she be willing to leave with me if i dont do that? you and yining are twin sisters who grew up together. you should understand her temperament. she wont give up unless her hope is completely shattered. for example, the situation with lin yan had been going on for over half a year. she hadnt received any messages from her and had even discovered what appeared to be lin yans body but she still refused to believe that lin yan was dead and had traveled all the way to a-city to search for her, even at the cost of her own marriage. gu zhanqing didnt want to continue dragging things out. he had more important matters to attend to and needed to take yining away as soon as possible. this plan would definitely sever her emotional ties with lu zhi. jiang rou wanted to say something, but considering gu zhanqings difficulties, she remained silent. uncle, can you stay with me for a while? sure. gu zhanqing held her hand and went to her bedroom. since childhood, jiang rou had difficulty falling asleep once she was startled. it was only when he sat by her bedside, watching over her all night, that she could finally rest peacefully. the night grew quiet. the housekeeper made sure no one was around before coming out of the study. she had overheard the conversation between gu zhanqing and jiang rou earlier. she had only heard half of it, so she wasnt sure about the specifics, but it seemed like it could be detrimental to the master and young mistress. she felt it was her duty to remind the young mistress. the next morning, at dawn, jiang yining and ye xiaoxi were awakened from their warm beds by the household maids. then, a team of people, including stylists and makeup artists, rushed in. they seated jiang yining in a chair and began preparing her. once jiang yining was fully awake, she cooperated with their efforts. after about two and a half hours, everything was ready. ye xiaoxi, who had been waiting nearby, had fallen into a deep sleep on the couch, with drool nearly dribbling down her chin. jiang yining stepped forward and nudged her. ye xiaoxi startled awake. seeing the girl in a wedding gown before her, she felt a mix of unfamiliarity and familiarity. miss fairy, where did you come from? ye xiaoxi wiped the corners of her mouth and asked with a sleepy, cheerful smile. you chatterbox. jiang yinings wedding gown fit her perfectly. she had to maintain good posture and composure. she walked up to the mirror and admired herself. the corners of her lips curled up slightly. no wonder people say that even if a girl doesnt plan to get married, she should wear a wedding gown at least once. after putting it on, its like becoming a different person.. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Good Kitten, I’m Here to Pick You Up (2) chapter 251: good kitten, im here to pick you up (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yining, you look absolutely stunning, ye xiaoxi said with an excited smile as she circled around her. just as the two were chatting, the housekeeper walked in and approached jiang yining. she said, young mistress, theres something id like to tell you. what is it? jiang yining inquired. last night before the housekeeper could continue, the ice-cold voice of gu zhanqing interrupted, what happened last night? did yining not sleep well? the housekeeper immediately fell silent. jiang yining turned to look at him and politely but distantly said, uncle, youre up early. he gazed fixedly at the jiang yining before him, and for a moment, her image overlapped with that of her mother. gu mian, with a gentle and graceful smile, waved at him, zhanqing, come here. promise your sister to stay with me for the rest of your life, alright? gu zhanqing couldnt resist taking a step closer, wanting to hold the persons hand. jiang yining, her gaze icy, looked at the man who was now very close, her guard up as she asked, what are you doing? gu zhanqings thoughts were instantly pulled back, and the illusion disappeared. he regained his composure and said, i didnt expect that in the blink of an eye, youd be getting married. just some sentimental feelings. jiang yining remained silent. gu zhanqing took out a long rectangular gift box from his pocket and said, this is a necklace your mother left behind. she instructed me that when you grew up and got married, i should give it to you. jiang yining, who had been very resistant to him, softened upon hearing about her mother. she accepted the gift box and, upon opening it, found a pink pearl necklace. each pearl was plump and round, and it had been over a decade since her mothers passing, yet there was no sign of it yellowing. jiang yining examined it carefully and said to ye xiaoxi, xiaoxi, help me put it on. of course. ye xiaoxi stepped forward, took the pearl necklace, and carefully fastened it around her neck. many people who wore pearl necklaces might come across as nouveau riche, but jiang yining had fair skin and a refined temperament. paired with the pearl necklace, she looked nothing short of elegant and aristocratic, devoid of any vulgarity. its so beautiful, ye xiaoxi couldnt help but compliment. jiang yinings lips curved into a slight smile as she gently touched the necklace. her parents had passed away early and wouldnt be able to see her get married. but with her mothers keepsake, she felt a sense of completeness. jiang yining thanked gu zhanqing, and he hesitated for a moment before lowering his gaze to hide his complex emotions. as time passed, gu zhanqing showed no intention of leaving, and the housekeeper had no opportunity to inform jiang yining about what she had overheard last night. ding, ding, ding. the clock in the living room struck eleven times. outside in the courtyard, the sound of car horns filled the air. the mansions servants and bodyguards looked on curiously as a fleet of luxury cars stretched far beyond their line of sight. in the sky, five or six airplanes circled, showering flower petals. the entire villa felt like a dream come true. ye xiaoxi sneaked out to take a look, then hurried back to jiang yining, saying, yining, your husband has arrived! jiang yining sat upright in her chair, feeling inexplicably nervous. she had experienced so many storms and rarely felt flustered. but at this moment, her heart was pounding like a frightened deer, and her cheeks grew warm. ye xiaoxi grinned and kept her company. after a short wait, the sound of orderly footsteps grew closer. jiang yining looked up and saw lu zhi in a black suit with a white shirt, walking confidently toward her with strong and steady strides. although he was followed by many handsome men, it seemed that she could only see him in her eyes. others had turned into nothingness jiang yinings hands, resting on her wedding gown, involuntarily clenched as lu zhi walked up to her, knelt down on one knee, extended his right hand, and said softly, good kitten, im here to pick you up. the affectionate nickname made jiang yinings already flushed face heat up even more, taking on a deep crimson shade. after a few seconds, jiang yining placed her left hand in his palm. lu zhi smiled brightly and lifted her into his arms. everyone around burst into laughter and applause, showering the newlyweds with blessings. gu zhanqing stood to the side, watching them in their affectionate exchange, his eyes filled with darkness lu zhi carried jiang yining into the car, placing her in the back seat. unable to resist, he planted a kiss on her forehead. feeling his warm lips, jiang yining snapped back to reality, shifting away slightly. she said, dont take liberties with me. seeing you so beautiful, i couldnt resist, lu zhi replied while holding her hand. half jokingly and half seriously, he continued, good kitty, how about we really get married? i dont mind, and i promise to treat you well. for a brief moment, jiang yining almost agreed, but in the end, she said, no. a contract was a contract, after all. he might think she was good now and wanted to be with her, but what about when he found out about lin yans situation? would he still harbor no resentment like he did now? jiang yining couldnt give up on finding the truth. if lu beicheng had wronged lin yan, she would make sure that those who hurt lin yan paid the price. at that time, she might become an enemy of lu zhi. lu zhis smile faded slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. he reached up and ruffled her hair, saying, i was just kidding with you, dont take it seriously. most men are creatures of impulse, and just now 1 was simply captivated by how beautiful you are. am i really that beautiful? he had seen so many stunning women. her looks should be far from enough to catch his attention, right? yes, lu zhi nodded. she might not be considered the most beautiful, but her appearance perfectly matched his aesthetic preferences. her nose, eyes, lips, ears every part of her body seemed to be designed to fit into his heart. every time he saw her, he couldnt help but want to envelop her with his being. the wedding took place in a church, and after the ceremony, there would be a celebration on lu familys private island. old master lu had prepared a total of sixty-six private planes for the guests attending today. as the wedding procession arrived at the church, fireworks lit up the sky, and twenty adorable children showered flowers to pave the way. lu family had truly pulled out all the stops, giving face to the gu family. the high-society ladies in a-city couldnt help but secretly envy jiang yining for having such a grand wedding. chen kexin, standing in a corner of the crowd, had a twisted expression of envy on her face. she muttered to herself, jiang yining, enjoy it while it lasts. because when night fell, it would be her, not jiang yining, who would enter the bridal chamber with ah zhi.. let jiang yining revel in her triumph for the last few hours! Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Kexin Was Expected to Be Jiang Yining’s Aunt! (1) chapter 252: kexin was expected to be jiang yinings aunt! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the clock struck midnight lu zhi and jiang yining smoothly exchanged their wedding rings and, in front of the priest, all their friends, as well as social elites from across the country, they made vows of lifelong commitment. everyone stood up and applauded, offering their blessings to the newlyweds. old madam lu looked at chen kexin with concern and said, xiner, are you okay? grandmother, im fine, dont worry. chen kexins face showed a hint of embarrassment, but she managed to keep her composure. old madam lu whispered, dont worry, 1 will help you find someone better than ah zhi. deep down, the old lady hadnt given up on the idea of chen kexin marrying her grandson. however, she also understood that trying to force jiang yining to divorce ah zhi, given jiang yinings strong backing from the gu family, wouldnt be an easy task. if they let this drag on, it might take ten or twenty years they couldnt make chen kexin wait that long, could they? a young girls youth was limited, and if, in the future, all zhi divorced jiang yining and still refused to marry chen kexin, wouldnt that be a lifetime wasted for her? therefore, old madam lu planned to arrange another marriage for chen kexin. grandmother, you dont have to worry about me. i will find my other half on my own, chen kexin said, not wanting to reveal the alliance she had formed with gu zhanqing. old madam lu thought chen kexin was consoling herself. silently in her heart, she considered which talented young man among her acquaintances was still unmarried. the wedding concluded, and the guests boarded the planes to head to the island. lu zhi and jiang yining also boarded a plane, preparing for departure. however, just as they entered, gu zhanqing and jiang rou followed closely behind. shortly afterward, chen kexin quietly walked onto the plane, saying, all the other cabins are full, and grandmother asked me to join her on this flight. her words had barely left her lips when old madam lus voice came over the intercom, unapologetically saying, 1 asked kexin to accompany me to take care of me. dont tell me you cant fulfill even this small request? how would we dare to oppose whatever grandmother wants? jiang yining responded, her words carrying a hint of sarcasm. after all, she knew that old madam lu was deliberately trying to make chen kexin uncomfortable. despite knowing that chen kexin had feelings for lu zhi, she still invited her here, causing needless complications. ignoring jiang yinings tone, old madam lu held chen kexins hand and walked to sit across from gu zhanqing and jiang rou. jiang rou smiled obediently and said, hello, grandma lu. old madam lu looked at the girl sitting in front of her, who bore a striking resemblance to jiang yining but had a completely different temperament. she couldnt help but snort quietly. if jiang yining were as docile and sensible as her sister, she wouldnt have been so troublesome. she couldnt understand why ah zhi was so infatuated with jiang yining. even if he didnt like chen kexin, he could have chosen jiang rou. old madam lu nodded and then shifted her gaze to gu zhanqing. she remembered that this young man from the gu family was thirty-five years old and still unmarried. he was quite the talent, not inferior to ah zhi. since jiang yining had taken chen kexins heartthrob away, why not marry chen kexin to gu zhanqing? that way, she would become jiang yinings sister-in-law, and it might ease her resentment. with these thoughts in mind, old madam lu asked, mr. gu, are you married? do you have someone special in your life? gu zhanqing slightly furrowed his brows, almost imperceptibly, and said, im not married. 1 believe in the single life, and 1 have no plans to get married in this lifetime. oh my, how can that be? if you dont get married, who will take care of you when you grow old? besides, with the gu family being so substantial, if you dont have an heir, wont your hard work go to waste? old madam lu took chen kexins small hand and continued, kexin also doesnt have a partner its really worrying. her intentions were clear, and everyone in the cabin understood what she meant. jiang rou, holding a tea cup, trembled slightly. she spilled the hot tea onto her fair hand, and it stung, causing her to utter a soft cry. gu zhanqing quickly checked her injury and asked, are you alright? why were you so careless? the plane just experienced some turbulence, jiang rou replied softly. does it hurt? gu zhanqing asked. it doesnt hurt; its not a big deal, jiang rou replied, pulling her hand back and using a tissue to wipe her hand. gu zhanqing touched the remaining water in the tea cup and found that it wasnt too hot, so he relaxed. all of these actions were observed by old madam lu, and she became increasingly satisfied with gu zhanqing. he was attentive and caring toward the young girl, which indicated that he might treat his future wife well. old madam lu continued to try to get more information from gu zhanqing.. Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Kexin was expected to Be Jiang Yining’s Aunt! (2) chapter 253: kexin was expected to be jiang yinings aunt! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he responded nonchalantly, not fully engaging in the conversation. chen kexin realized what old madam lu intended a bit late, and her face flushed with embarrassment. she grabbed old madam lus hand and whispered, grandmother, please stop. i have no such feelings for him. you wont know if theres a connection until you spend some time together, kexin. dont tie yourself down to just one person, old madam lu persisted. after considering it, chen kexin thought that the plan would be put into action later tonight, so she didnt care about old madam lus intentions and fell silent. old madam lu thought chen kexin agreed with her and seemed even more pleased with herself. jiang yining and lu zhi sat a bit further away. she overheard old madam lus conversation with gu zhanqing and chuckled, saying, old madam, are you trying to marry chen kexin to my uncle and make her my aunt? whats wrong with that? is it not acceptable? old madam lu was defiant. sure, i think its a great idea, jiang yining said with amusement, even admiring old madam lus whimsical ideas. a terrible man and a terrible woman would make a perfect couple and wouldnt bother anyone else. uncle, make sure to give it your all to win miss chens heart. im wishing you both happiness in advance. gu zhanqings face turned pitch-black at her words, and chen kexin clenched her teeth in secret. only old madam lu thought that jiang yining agreed with her intentions. she even pondered that if chen kexin really married gu zhanqing, there would be no need to trouble jiang yining in the future. the gu and lu families could work together. jiang yining could roughly guess what was on their minds as she leaned on lu zhis shoulder and secretly laughed. lu zhi was helpless with this little troublemaker and could only let her be. after about half an hour of flying, they arrived at the island. the entire islands scenery rivaled that of a 5a-rated national scenic area. it was breathtakingly beautiful. jiang yining and lu zhi had a place to rest. they took pictures with friends and family before heading to separate dressing rooms to change into more comfortable clothing. just as jiang yining finished changing and stepped out, she felt a momentary dizziness. she placed her hand on her forehead and steadied herself. ye xiaoxi followed her and, noticing that something was wrong, asked, yining, are you okay? is it low blood sugar? ill get you some food. no need, im fine, jiang yining shook her head. wheres my phone? its with me, ye xiaoxi handed it to her. jiang yining checked her phone briefly, then put it away and smiled at ye xiaoxi, saying, lets go. sure. the afternoon reception extended into the evening. at 6 oclock, the entire island lit up with fireworks. the splendid starry sky and colorful fireworks complemented each other, creating a beautiful scene. the sea breeze carried the laughter of the guests far into the distance. jiang yining followed lu zhi and raised a toast at nearly a hundred tables. although she took just a sip at each table, it accumulated to quite a lot of wine. when it was time to toast gu zhanqings table, jiang yining, with her rosy cheeks, leaned close to lu zhi and said, darling, im feeling a bit tipsy. id like to rest for a while. why dont you toast the guests by yourself? ill wait for you to return. alright, have xiaoxi accompany you. dont stay alone, lu zhi said. okay. jiang yining nodded and handed her wine glass to a nearby waiter. lu zhi watched her as she walked away and turned to the guests, apologizing, yining is exhausted today, so ill be toasting alone. i promise to host you properly on another day. gu zhanqing had a calm expression and raised his wine glass. lu zhi exchanged a look with him before finishing the glass of red wine and moving on to the next table. after lu zhi had moved further away, gu zhanqing made a phone call. jiang yinings head was spinning, and her steps were unsteady. ye xiaoxi, fearing she might fall, half-supported her as they walked. finally reaching their guest room, ye xiaoxi helped jiang yining onto the bed. she then went to the bathroom and brought back a warm towel, using it to clean her face and remove her shoes. afterward, ye xiaoxi used her phone to reply to old master yuan, grandfather, im staying on the island overnight today. please dont wait for me at home. remember to get some rest early. your health is not great, so dont push yourself. after sending the message, there was a knock at the door. ye xiaoxi answered and found two maids waiting. she asked, whats going on? miss ye, our master sent us to take care of the young mistress. he wants us to inform you not to overexert yourself. you can return and rest now. ye xiaoxi wasnt very familiar with the lu familys servants, but if they were sent by lu zhi, she saw no reason to stay any longer. so, she left. not long after she left, the two maids locked the bedroom door, then went to jiang yinings side. they used a towel preloaded with a sedative to cover her mouth and nose. once they were sure jiang yining had lost consciousness, they quickly removed her clothes and changed her into an inconspicuous outfit. then, they secretly carried her out of the room. shortly after they left, chen kexin sneaked into the room. she put on jiang yinings clothes and a blissful smile crossed her lips. tonight! she would consummate her marriage with her brother all zhi! when she woke up tomorrow, jiang yining would be completely out of the lu family! chen kexin turned off all the lights in the room, got into bed, and waited with anticipation for lu zhis arrival. the night was dark. the reception was winding down, and lu zhi was intoxicated, stumbling as he walked. several groomsmen supported him and took him to the newlyweds room, teasing him along the way. all zhi, youre so drunk. dont behave inappropriately in front of your wife, or you might disappoint her on your wedding night. yes, should we prepare some sobering soup for you? alright, we wont bother you to enjoy some intimate moments with your wife. with these words, they left, laughing. chen kexin clutched the edge of the blanket, nervously listening to their discussion as her heart raced. yining, ive finally married you. let me turn on the light and have a good look at you. lu zhi said as he walked toward the large bed. afraid of exposing her true identity, chen kexin quickly lowered her voice and said, dont dont turn on the light. im scared. lu zhi fell silent for a few seconds and then chuckled. alright, we wont turn on the light. in the darkness, a tall figure leaped onto the soft bed, kissing chen kexin chen kexins heart was filled with ecstatic joy. finally she would become all zhis woman! Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Jiang Yining Was Betrayed (1) chapter 254: jiang yining was betrayed (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining regained consciousness amidst the turbulence, her head throbbing. she had taken a nerve-stimulating drug in advance, a medication designed to make her feel excruciating pain. however, it was precisely this pain that allowed her to awaken from deep sedation. she had already sensed that something was amiss. for instance, gu zhanqing suddenly showed affection towards her and gave her her mothers memento. this was something that hadnt happened in over a decade. and then the housekeeper sent her a message, warning her to be cautious of gu zhanqings actions. so, even before going to toast the various guests, she had taken the medication. at the moment, she was unsure of where they were taking her. jiang yining chose not to move for now. she allowed them to carry her without any resistance. after approximately half an hour of travel, she heard the sound of the sea. then, a boat approached the shore. two maids carefully placed jiang yining on the ground and removed the black veil covering her head. gu zhanqing came down from the front of the boat, checked, and confirmed that it was indeed jiang yining. he then ordered his subordinates, carry her onto the ship, and lets leave immediately. they were planning to depart from a-city before the members of the lu family, especially lu zhi, realized that the bride had been swapped. by the time they figured out that the bride had been switched, he would have already taken yining and ah rou back to the capital city. why should he be afraid of them? yes, sir. the maids nodded and hurried into the cabin. jiang yining furrowed her brow slightly. but she restrained herself from taking action immediately. she sensed that there were quite a few people on the boat by the sounds she heard. the two maids lifted jiang yining and placed her in a chair, covering her with a blanket. as they prepared to leave, they suddenly saw the sleeping girl open her pitch-black eyes, and she glared at them with a piercing gaze. the maids hearts skipped a beat when they realized something was amiss, and they tried to call for help. but jiang yining didnt give them a chance. she took out a pinch of powdered medicine and blew it in their faces. both womens eyes rolled back, and they passed out. jiang yining placed one of them on a chair, disguising her as herself. she then put on the maids clothes and walked out of the cabin. there were approximately twenty people on the boat. gu zhanqing was standing at the front of the boat, seemingly waiting for someone. jiang yining intended to approach him and subdue him. however, she heard a familiar voice from the shore and turned her head to see jiang rou rushing toward them in an indigo-white cloak. uncle, have you already brought my sister back? yes, shes in the cabin. the conversation between the two was clearly audible in jiang yinings ears, causing her heart to sink into an icy abyss. she had believed that this plan was devised by gu zhanqing, with ah rou being unaware. but little did she know that her good sister was aware that gu zhanqing wanted to take her away, but she still colluded with him. jiang yining was utterly disappointed in her. she took a few deep breaths and forced a smile that appeared indifferent. why should she be sad? from start to finish, jiang rou had always put gu zhanqing ahead of her, ignoring the existence of her own sister. gu zhanqing helped jiang rou onto the boat. jiang rou added, ill go check on my sister. when she wakes up, shell definitely be furious. with me by her side, she might feel better. okay. gu zhanqing agreed. the two walked side by side past jiang yining. jiang rou caught a familiar scent and instinctively turned her head and bent down to investigate. she looked in jiang yinings direction, intending to speak. but in the next second, jiang yining, disguised as a maid, suddenly sprang up, pressing a silver needle against her neck. gu zhanqing swiftly moved to retaliate, attempting to capture jiang yining. however, before he could make any move, jiang yining dragged jiang rou back, retreating all the way to the edge of the ship. she coldly warned, dont try anything funny. if you dare, ill take her life! jiang yining, are you out of your mind? shes your own sister! gu zhanqings tone was harsh. own sister? would my own sister conspire with someone to kidnap me on my wedding night? jiang yining tightened her grip on jiang rons neck. jiang rou had difficulty breathing, her face turning red. she stammered, sister, its for your own good. the lu family is too complicated. marrying lu zhi wont make you happy shut your mouth! 1 didnt ask for your opinion, so you better be quiet! otherwise, if im not careful, ill take your life, and you wont be able to stay with your beloved gu zhanqing anymore! jiang yinings voice was icy and felt like it had come from a messenger of hell, each word carrying a chilling threat.. Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Jiang Yining Was Betrayed (2) chapter 255: jiang yining was betrayed (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio clearly, the actions of jiang ron and gu zhanqing had thoroughly angered her. she didnt care at all about preserving appearances. jiang rou kept her mouth shut. gu zhanqing cautiously approached and said, yining, let go of ah rou. shes not well and cant handle this. if you want to leave, 1 can release you. heh, do you take me for a three-year-old child? gu zhanqing, if you were willing to let me go, you wouldnt have kidnapped me to this place. make your people back off. i want to leave with her. jiang yining vigilantly watched everyone around her. gu zhanqing, as cunning as a fox, certainly had an ambush in place. she had to be extremely careful. gu zhanqing fell silent for a moment, then waved his hand to signal his subordinates to disperse. upon seeing this, jiang yining said, make them all swim to a spot 30 meters away from here. gu zhanqings expression turned icy, and he ordered, do as she says. understood. like dumplings being tossed, the group of around twenty people jumped into the water. gu zhanqing asked, are you satisfied now? satisfied? youre still standing here. how can 1 be satisfied? jiang yinings smile didnt reach her eyes. you jump in too! jiang yining, dont be so audacious! gu zhanqing shouted in anger. he was, after all, her elder. how could she dare to make him jump into the frigid sea? if you dont jump, 111 push her in. jiang yining said, abruptly shoving jiang rou. jiang rous lower half was left dangling above the water, and she cried out in shock. gu zhanqings face changed a few times. fine, ill do as you say. bring all rou back. jiang yining nonchalantly pulled jiang rou back. jiang rou, with her small, tear-streaked face, still shook her head at gu zhanqing and said, dont jump, youll get sick. she then pleaded, yining, dont make things difficult for uncle. we were only trying to help you by taking you away. if you dont want to, well let you go. were all family; theres no need to make things so ugly. jiang yining turned a deaf ear to her words and gave her orders once again: jump, and you have three seconds. three, two, one she counted very quickly. as the final number fell, gu zhanqing unhesitatingly jumped into the water. plunk! water splashed, and jiang yining pushed jiang rou aside, grabbing the oar to strike gu zhanqing a couple of times. she pushed him back into the sea. observing his miserable condition, she sneered, saying, gu zhanqing, ive told you, i have nothing to do with the gu family anymore. if you dare to provoke me again, it wont just be about jumping into the sea. 111 expose you to the entire nation, live on camera! with that, she turned and walked away. looking at her departing figure, gu zhanqing said, going back wont help you either. ive arranged for chen kexin to replace you in consummating the marriage with lu zhi. by now, theyve most likely completed everything. jiang yining, lu zhi is tarnished; would you still want him? he had raised jiang yining himself and understood her better than anyone. she wanted her man to be pure and solely hers. if he were tainted by another woman, even if it were unintentional, shed consider him dirty and never touch him again. jiang yining hesitated for a moment. in the next moment, she picked up a stone from the beach, aimed it at gu zhanqing, and hurled it at him. gu zhanqing swiftly evaded the projectile. thud! the hefty five-pound stone created a tremendous splash of water. jiang yinings figure quickly vanished into the pitch-black night. once she was gone, jiang rou quickly lowered a rope and pulled gu zhanqing up. seeing him soaking wet, she took off her cloak to offer him. he declined. with a sniffling nose, jiang rou said, yining is too heartless. on such a cold night, she made you jump into the water. what if you fall ill? im fine. ah rou, you stay here quietly. ill handle things. he was going to take everyone to witness the thrilling wedding night of lu zhi and chen kexin. gu zhanqing made a phone call. in no time, two off-road vehicles appeared on the shore. without saying much, gu zhanqing jumped into one of the cars and hurriedly drove away. jiang yining made her way out of the forest, taking one step after another, before glancing in the general direction of the mansion. finally, she was back at the estate. the guests who hadnt left yet noticed her somewhat disheveled appearance. some of them asked curiously, yining, isnt tonight your wedding night with ah zhi? why are you not with him and instead coming out? i went to see a friend off, and now im going back to find ah zhi. i see. the guests wore sly smiles. jiang yining didnt explain herself. she proceeded calmly toward the guest rooms. just as she reached the elevator, old madam lu led a group of people toward her. seeing jiang yining, old madam lu asked, what are you doing here? jiang yining replied with a non sequitur, 1 was just on my way back. well, 1 have some matters to discuss with ah zhi. clear lan called her earlier, telling her that kexin had been missing all night. she was worried that kexin might be overwhelmed and so wanted lu zhi to send more people to look for her. tonight, i dont think ah zhi will have time for you. jiang yining responded bluntly. old madam lus face reddened with anger. when you married into our lu family, you became my granddaughter-in-law. do you not understand respect for your elders? how dare you speak to me like this! jiang yining smirked. ive been quite polite with you. old madam lu fumed. you but she restrained herself in light of the other guests and didnt go too far. she gritted her teeth. im ignoring you. im looking for my grandson, and you have no right to stop me. sure, feel free to look for him. well see if he listens to you or me. just as the elevator arrived, jiang yining stepped in first. old madam lu, despite her frustration, also entered the elevator. the other guests, who had been watching the scene, decided to join them. the elevator slowly ascended to the top floor. ding! the crisp sound rang out, and jiang yining expertly headed to the new bedroom. old madam lu was only half a step behind. they both reached for the door handle and pushed the door open almost simultaneously. and then, with a sharp clap, jiang yining illuminated the room with the light switch. the room was a mess, with scattered mens and womens clothing strewn all over the floor. there, on the bed, lay a naked man and woman this scene made it unmistakably clear that jiang yining had been betrayed. old madam lu froze in shock. and just as everyone stood there in stunned silence, gu zhanqing arrived with the others. he pretended not to know anything and addressed jiang yining, yining, uncle has come to bless you. happy newlyweds. following him were the others, and they also witnessed the scene in the room. a deathly silence fell over the room, and all eyes turned to jiang yining, who had been betrayed by her own husband.. Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Husband and Wife Teaming Up to Beat Up a B*tch! (1) chapter 256: husband and wife teaming up to beat up a b*tch! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio despite the sympathy she received, jiang yining didnt cry or become enraged. instead, she remained quiet for a moment and calmly said, oh, thank you for the kind thought, uncle. since everyone is here, why not come inside and have a seat? such a big heart, right? on her wedding night, her husband publicly cheated on her in front of so many people! any woman would find it unbearable, wouldnt they? just as the onlookers wondered what jiang yining was thinking, she walked into the bedroom at her own pace. then, under the gaze of everyone, she lifted the blanket. hidden under the covers, chen kexin, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation, was instantly frightened and sought refuge in the arms of the man beside her. ah zhi, im scared her sweet, coquettish, and bashful voice filled the air. as the onlookers got a clear view of the mans appearance, their expressions couldnt help but vary. jiang yining curled her lips slightly and chuckled. kexin, where did you get your ah zhi brother from? theres no ah zhi brother for you here. what were you thinking, secretly sleeping with a stranger on my wedding bed? care to explain? old madam lu, with a dark expression, hurriedly covered them both with the blanket. kexin, what are you doing here? and whos the person next to you? chen kexin heard the voice of the old lady and realized that someone was taking charge. she quickly stuck her head out from under the covers and said, grandma, im sorry. i was with ah zhi as she continued talking, she noticed the face of the person with her. her voice abruptly stopped, and she screamed, who are you? why are you here? wheres ah zhi? what did you do to him? chen kexin was on the verge of losing her mind! wasnt the person with her supposed to be lu zhi? she had clearly heard his voice! how could he turn into someone else? had lu zhi found out that she wasnt jiang yining and intentionally found a replacement for her? but that didnt make sense throughout the entire encounter, he hadnt left her side. even after it was over, he had held her tightly and promised to treat her well for the rest of her life. chen kexin was so distraught that tears welled up in her eyes. wrapped in a bedsheet, she rushed to old madam lu and said, grandma lu, i was with ah zhi, not this stranger. i i dont know what happened the onlookers were bewildered, but that didnt stop them from looking down on chen kexin. blatantly claiming that she had an affair with lu zhi? jiang yining was right there! it was as if jiang yining didnt exist! furthermore, as a mere maid, she wasnt even in the same league as jiang yining. how could she dare to have any hopes involving lu zhi? it was ridiculous! old madam lu had the intention to protect chen kexin, but the situation was unclear, and she didnt know what to say. jiang yining smiled and said, kexin, it seems youve become infatuated with ah zhi, right? you can pick any random stranger and claim him to be ah zhi. im not crazy! everything i said is true! jiang yining, i am already ah zhis woman he told me he would take responsibility for me and treat me well for a lifetime. dont blame ah zhi. he didnt intend to hurt you. he must have mistaken me for you maybe thats why he left before you arrived. miss jiang, rest assured, i wont threaten your position as young mistress. im already content just being with ah zhi. jiang yining applauded, what a classic b*tchs statement! im almost moved by you. chen kexin, dont worry, i dont mind if you stay as the concubine chen kexin let out a sigh of relief. however, i cant guarantee whether lu zhi minds or not, jiang yining said, glancing toward the doorway. standing quietly by the door was a tall figure, calmly observing the scene. it was none other than lu zhi. as the crowd followed jiang yinings gaze, they saw lu zhi, who was unsmiling and had an icy demeanor, walking in step by step. his imposing presence intimidated everyone. when chen kexin spotted him, it was as if she had found a savior. she hurriedly tried to approach him, wanting to throw herself into his arms. however, before she could get close to lu zhi, he forcefully placed his hand on her head and pushed her aside with a firm slap. chen kexin was left dumbfounded, her eyes filled with mist, and she whispered, ah zhi, brother lu zhi took out a tissue, wiped his hands, and a cold, ruthless smile crept onto his lips as he said, i just went out for a walk with a good friend. why is there such a commotion? jiang yining tilted her head and said, husband, chen kexin claims shes yours. how do you explain that to me? why dont we get a divorce tomorrow, and ill give my blessings to you two..? Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Husband and Wife Teaming Up to Beat Up a B*tch! (2) chapter 257: husband and wife teaming up to beat up a b*tch! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio upon hearing this, lu zhis expression darkened. with a hint of thinly veiled anger, he walked over to her and firmly encircled her waist. he playfully nibbled her lips as a form of punishment and said, on our wedding day, youre already thinking about divorce? it seems ive spoiled you too much. but, i cant help it. just look at all the relatives and friends who have witnessed you cheating with a maid. how can i ever face them again in the future? jiang yining said with a hint of grievance as she sniffled. the crowd awkwardly averted their gazes. lu zhi scanned the room, and in a cold voice, he said, oh? when did i cheat? i dont recall that. wheres the evidence? he turned his gaze to chen kexin and asked, why are you here? chen kexin clutched the bedsheet, lightly bit her lower lip, and said, brother ah zhi, dont you remember? after your friends brought you back, i was helping you prepare the bed. you mistook me for jiang yining and embraced me i had no chance to resist hold on, lu zhi raised his well-defined hand to interrupt her. you think i could confuse you with yining? theres no resemblance between you two at all. even if i were blind, i would never mistake you for her. chen kexins lips quivered, tears flowed down her cheeks, and her voice trembled as she said, brother ah zhi, how could you disown me? you promised to take responsibility for me. if i had done something to you, i would undoubtedly take responsibility. however, i havent, and you cant falsely accuse me. i was with my friends drinking earlier. they can vouch for me. moreover, there are surveillance cameras installed on the estate, and the footage can be reviewed, lu zhi said, looking at jiang yining as he held her hand. he solemnly declared, yining, you must believe me. i will never be interested in other women. in this lifetime, youre the only one in my eyes. jiang yining smiled, caressed his cheek, and said, honey, i believe you, of course. both sides stuck to their stories, and it was unclear who was telling the truth. however, the majority of the people present sided with lu zhi and jiang yining. even if lu zhi had actually been with chen kexin, what did it matter? she was just a mere servant. moreover, lu zhi could confidently present evidence. furthermore there was still a stranger in the bed. how could that be explained? no matter how you looked at it, it seemed like chen kexin had gone mad, thinking that she was marrying lu zhi and mistaking a stranger for him. chen kexin, realizing that no one was speaking up for her, sobbed in despair and turned to old madam lu, saying, grandma, im telling the truth, please believe me. old madam lu frowned, remained silent for a while, and then said, this matter involves the reputation of our lu family, and it must be thoroughly investigated. ah zhi, call your friends here. housekeeper, retrieve the surveillance footage. understood. lu zhi readily accepted the challenge. the housekeeper received the order and turned to leave. chen kexin stood on the ground trembling, looking at gu zhanqings expression. gu zhanqing had a cold demeanor and turned to walk out. chen kexin wanted to call him back, but in the end, she didnt say a word. old madam lu felt a bit sorry for chen kexin and said, you go to the bathroom first and change your clothes. okay. chen kexin nodded and turned to find her clothes. but the clothes she had been wearing were all torn to shreds. how could she possibly wear them? thinking about the passionate scene just moments ago, her face grew warm, and she stood there looking embarrassed and shy. jiang yining noticed this and tugged at her lips, telling a servant, prepare a new set of clothes for her. yes, young mistress. such a generous gesture only further endeared jiang yining to the guests. chen kexin, on the other hand, was fuming with anger. it was definitely because that wretched jiang yining had returned early, and ah zhi had left her behind and found someone to replace him. if she were to return tomorrow morning, she would spend the entire night with ah zhi. he certainly wouldnt be so heartless. chen kexin refused the clothes the servant brought because she didnt want to owe jiang yining any favors. and in that brief moment, lu zhi, who had gone out, had already returned with his people. his several good friends were influential figures in a-city and carried a lot of weight. lu zhi said, you all, tell me, was i with you all the time just now? ah zhi, did you get drunk or something? of course, we were together, and we even played dice.. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Husband and Wife Teaming Up to Beat Up a chapter 258: husband and wife teaming up to beat up a b*tch! (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yes, and we even planned to get you drunk to make it easier for you with the sister-in-law several people burst into laughter. not a trace of pretending. lu zhi turned his head, his gaze icy as he looked at chen kexin. do you believe it now? chen kexin shook her head. no lu zhis good friends realized what was happening. they looked at chen kexin with disdain and said, arc you a woman whos gone mad trying to climb higher? attempting to slander ah zhis innocence? its really ridiculous. yeah, a woman like you, weve seen plenty of them. pah, do you even compare to our sister-in-law? truly delusional. the group of people taunted her with one remark after another. chen kexin covered her cars. she didnt want to hear any of this! the surveillance cameras would prove everything she said! the housekeeper walked in at this moment, facing everyones gaze. he turned on the surveillance footage, which clearly played what had just happened lu zhi did indeed enter the room briefly but stayed for less than ten seconds before leaving, dressed neatly. ten seconds not even enough time to undress, and she thought he had been with her? everyone suddenly realized. they were convinced that chen kexin had delusions lu zhi hugged jiang yining and said, honey, now you know im innocent, right? i know, im sorry for what youve been through. my dear husband is truly pitiable. hes too outstanding, and its a sin that there are people eyeing him left and right. jiang yining glanced at chen kexin and continued, considering that you are ah zhis wet nurses daughter, i wont hold it against you for sneaking around with strange men and mingling in our bridal chamber. but please stay away from us in the future. if you dare to spread baseless rumors and bite ah zhi again, dont blame me for being ruthless and kicking you out of the lu family! this was already quite merciful treatment! everyone gave their thumbs up, praising the new young mistress of the lu family for her broad-mindedness and graceful conduct! chen kexin couldnt believe any of this. grandma, this video must be a forgery. you have to help me, my innocence, my first time old madam lu originally believed chen kexin, but now, seeing the video, she couldnt trust her words. kexin, come with me. doing such things in front of so many people was just too embarrassing. if it were someone else, old madam lu would have already scolded them for being vulgar and uncouth. but who made chen kexin the person she cherished in her heart? i wont go! 1 must got an explanation! how could chen kexin accept her shattered dreams and hand her innocence to a random stranger? she didnt even listen to old madam lus words. old madam lus face darkened. kexin, be obedient! chen kexin shook her head. the onlookers buzzed, starting to discuss the situation. this maid has no shame, right? in our house, she would have been severely beaten and kicked out for such delusional behavior. thats right, our family wouldnt allow this lovesick toad to stay. shes thick-skinned. young madam lu has been quite lenient. this maid just wont leave. shes shameless. someone who had a good relationship with old madam lu noticed the unfriendly situation and approached her, saying, tm not trying to criticize, but where has your usual decisiveness gone? letting this little maid cause a scene like this. its likely to spread that the lu family is mistreating jiang yining. indulging a mere servant and mistreating their daughter-in-law if that reputation got out, old madam lus future would be bleak. furthermore, jiang yining had the backing of the gu family! they wouldnt just stand idly by! in the end, it would be the lu family and the gu family at odds. who would suffer the consequences? old madam lu, who wasnt foolish, heeded her friends words and instructed the housekeeper with a resolute tone, take kexin out. yes. the housekeeper signaled to two bodyguards. they approached and forcefully dragged chen kexin out. chen kexin cried out in despair, grandma, please stand up for me. everything i said is true. but who would believe her nonsense? in an attempt to salvage the situation, old madam lu, with an annoyed tone, said, rest assured, i will deal with kexin. as for the bridal chamber since its been tarnished, you should sleep elsewhere. she then looked at the other guests, initially planning to find gu zhanqing to explain, but she realized he had left at some point. she had to change her words, everyone, please go back. dont stay up any longer. its already late. the guests, having enjoyed the spectacle, left without lingering. after they all departed, jiang yining immediately broke free from lu zhis embrace, wiped her mouth, and said, lu zhi, i told you to act, why did you bite me? just now, he had bitten her mouth rather forcefully. she felt like her lips were about to be bitten through! Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: A Great Mass (1) chapter 259: a great mass (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio if i dont bite you, it wont feel real. you jiang yining wanted to call him a rogue because every time he took advantage of her. but before she could speak, she saw lu zhi pointing to the bed. theres still someone here. jiang yining suddenly remembered there was another man in the room. you should wake him up. wake up. lu zhi said in a deep voice. the man who had been quietly lying on the bed got dressed and stood in front of them. jiang yining felt somewhat embarrassed. she had realized something was amiss, and she had wanted lu zhi to be cautious, especially during their wedding night, which would be the perfect opportunity for their adversaries. thats why lu zhi had prepared this deception in advance. but she hadnt expected to involve another person and made him have s*x with chen kexin. youve been through a lot, jiang yining whispered after a long pause. lu zhi patted her on the head and said, no need to be polite to him. hes my shadow. born for me, willing to die for me. young mistress, ill leave first. the shadow spoke, and his voice was surprisingly similar to lu zhis. if jiang yining wasnt so familiar with lu zhis voice, she might have thought they were the same person. no wonder chen kexin was so sure that lu zhi was with her when she wasnt. jiang yining opened her mouth in surprise. the shadow left the room. lu zhi held her chin with one hand, making her look at him. curious about the shadow? ive heard of them, but its my first time seeing a real one. shadows are usually individuals carefully groomed by powerful families to protect their core family members. unlike regular bodyguards, they might never appear in public because theyve been raised from a young age with the idea of protecting their master, so they are even more obedient and sometimes willing to sacrifice their lives to protect their master. this is the shadow left to me by the old master, lu zhi explained. i wont use him unless absolutely necessary. as for him being involved with chen kexin, it was her choice. if she didnt have harmful intentions, she wouldnt have ended up in this situation. lu zhi seemed to understand her thoughts and proactively explained. jiang yining nodded and said, i dont feel sorry for chen kexin. i just think its a shame for such a handsome guy to be taken advantage of. will his future wife be upset with him? lu zhi replied in a calm voice, shadows cannot get married. does this mean he has to be with you twenty-four hours a day, and he cant live a normal life? lu zhi gave an affirmative answer. the selection and training of the shadow were extremely cruel, and he could no longer live a normal life. even if he was willing to set the shadow free, the shadow would never leave. jiang yining furrowed her brow and said, this is truly inhumane. does it pain you? lu zhi asked with a hint of amusement. jiang yining responded, i just find it unfair. some people are born into wealth and privilege, while others spend their entire lives in poverty. absolute fairness is impossible for anyone to achieve. all we can do is try to help the people around us who need it, lu zhi said earnestly. jiang yining seemed lost in thought for a moment, then suddenly leaned in close to him with a mischievous smile and said, lu zhi, does the shadow follow you around twenty-four hours a day? so, does that mean he watches you eat, drink, and even when you use the restroom? what about your wedding night? wont it be like a public event? lu zhis eyes narrowed slightly. what did you say? i didnt hear you, please repeat it. jiang yining sensed the imminent danger and quickly fled, saying, i didnt say anything. im too tired today, and i need to rest. you can think about it by yourself! with that, her figure disappeared from the room. lu zhi stood in place, wearing a faint smile. while it was true that the shadow was with him around the clock, he would never allow anyone to observe such an intimate moment on their wedding night. she belonged entirely to him. no one else could touch her, not even with a glance. ? ? after the commotion, old madam lu was mentally and physically drained. chen kexin sat on the floor, crying continuously. grandmother, please help me i really didnt lie i cant help you. chen kexin, the evidence is overwhelming, and no one can help you. old madam lu rarely denied her. chen kexin was desperate, and her voice became hoarse from crying. old madam lu, who was clearly irritated by her, had throbbing veins on her forehead. she spoke with impatience, i warned you a long time ago not to act on your own. look at how things have turned out.. how arc you going to resolve this? Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: A Great Mass (2) chapter 260: a great mass (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio so many people saw her mingling with that wild man. if this reputation spreads, who from a decent family would dare to marry her? if she stayed pure and if old madam lu chipped in some family wealth as her dowry, and then used some connections, it would have been a breeze for her to marry into a family with a good background. now, she had a good hand but played it poorly, and she was resorting to asking for help? but there was really no way for her to ask for help. old madam lu was actually quite disappointed. what chen kexin did was not just a spur-of-the-moment act; it was a well-planned scheme. otherwise, how could she have perfectly timed her intrusion into the bridal chamber when jiang yining wasnt there? but old madam lu knew nothing about these things. she had cherished chen kexin like a granddaughter, yet chen kexin took her for a fool. how could old madam lu not be angry? chen kexin continued to cry in silence. old madam lu said, kexin, once the wedding is over, i will send you abroad to study. you should stay there for a few years, keep a low profile, and when the dust has settled on this matter, you can return. i will find another suitable match for you. old madam lu spoke in a commanding tone, without any intention of negotiation. with tear-streaked cheeks, chen kexin replied, grandmother, i only want ah zhi. i dont want to marry someone else your innocence has been compromised. how can you marry ah zhi now? old madam lu couldnt hold back her frustration and rebuked her. chen kexin felt a sharp pain at the criticism. grandmother, do you think im impure? its not what i wanted. jiang yining set me up! even now, you still dont seem to understand the situation, old madam lu tried to explain, breaking it down for her. regardless of whether this was a setup by jiang yining or not, nobody cares about your innocence! do you think that every woman married into prestigious families is pure? no, not all of them are. but they dont parade their private lives in front of others! even if they had relationships before marriage, they make sure to leave no evidence behind after marriage to avoid giving others any grounds to gossip! kexin, youve lost your purity in front of so many people. if ah zhi married you, people would mock him and ridicule the entire lu family every time they mentioned you. where would that leave the century-old reputation of the lu family? old madam lu delivered all this in one breath, then paused for a few seconds before stating firmly, theres no possibility left for you and ah zhi. youve personally severed the last strand of hope. if you had discussed it with me earlier, we wouldnt have reached this point. chen kexin was in despair. i wanted to tell you, but i was afraid you wouldnt agree grandmother its too late for all that now. youre still young, and theres plenty of opportunity for a fresh start. listen to my words, kexin, old madam lu said, unable to completely let go of her. even at this point, she was paving the way for her to start anew. chen kexin shook her head through her tears. no she wouldnt leave. jiang yining had caused her to become like this. how could she leave? furthermore, she didnt care about the hundred-year reputation of the lu family! she only wanted ah zhi! as long as lu zhi didnt mind her past. chen kexin harbored wild thoughts but didnt reveal a word of them to old madam lu. she knew that, regardless of old madam lus affection for her, once it involved the lu familys foundation, she would unquestionably stand with the lu family. she wouldnt support herself. old madam lu, seeing chen kexins stubbornness, didnt wish to expend more words. calm down and think clearly. im going to rest now, she said before leaving behind two servants. chen kexin had cried until her tears ran dry. she sat on the ground, dazed, for a while, and then slowly got up and headed towards the bathroom. she didnt even take her clothes off. instead, she turned on the cold water. she let the icy water wash away the traces on her body. the two servants, seeing that she didnt come out for a long time, turned pale, fearing she might do something drastic and create a scene. in their apprehension, they pushed each other, deciding who should check on her. the bathroom door clicked open. chen kexin walked out, drenched, and gave them a ghostly glare before proceeding outside on her own. miss kexin, its so late. where are you going? im going to settle scores with someone. none of you are allowed to follow me, or ill commit suicide for you to watch, chen kexin threatened. the maids, who had taken a step forward, quickly retreated. chen kexin paid them no attention and left on her own. ?? she was going to hold gu zhanqing accountable! that man had deceived her with sweet words, causing her to lose her innocence. if she couldnt find peace, she wouldnt allow others to either! chen kexin, filled with anger, rushed to gu zhanqings door and pounded on it. gu zhanqing, come out! you have the guts to conspire against me with your niece but not the guts to confront me? chen kexin had a realization. chen kexin came to a realization. gu zhanqing was jiang yinings blood uncle, so there was no way he would assist her. she understood that he had been in league with her from the start, setting a trap for her. she berated herself for falling for his deceptive words. with this revelation, chen kexin pounded on the door even harder. bang, bang, bang! the wooden door was on the verge of developing holes. finally gu zhanqing opened it from the inside, gazing at her coldly, and asked, its so late. what are you doing here? why? do you still have the nerve to ask me? chen kexin exclaimed hysterically. gu zhanqing, youve made me suffer so much! i want to kill you! she drew a fruit knife from her back and rushed towards gu zhanqing, attempting to stab him. but gu zhanqing raised his leg and kicked her to the ground. chen kexin got up, ready to make another attempt. in a cold tone, gu zhanqing remarked, no wonder you, who grew up with lu zhi, couldnt compete with jiang yining after spending a few months with him. youre so foolish that its repulsive. no man would ever like you. i dont need you to like me! chen kexin shouted. if you dont expect me to like you, then what about lu zhi? gu zhanqing articulated each word deliberately. chen kexin, the reason the plan failed tonight isnt because of me, but because of you. if you had realized in time that the person you were with wasnt lu zhi and had distanced yourself earlier, you wouldnt have ended up in such an embarrassing situation.. Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Exiled from the Lu Family! Complete Victory! (1) chapter 261: exiled from the lu family! complete victory! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio 11 you liked him for over a decade, known him for more than 20 years. yet you couldnt even recognize the man, dont you find yourself ridiculous? chen kexin glared at gu zhanqing. when she was intimate with the man, she did sense something unusual because he never spoke much and his presence had subtle differences, but she intentionally overlooked it. she had yearned for lu zhi for more than a decade, and he was right in front of her. how could she let go? so, even though she felt something was amiss, she persisted. gu zhanqing continued, seeing her hesitation, chen kexin, ill give you one last chance to turn the tables. even if 1 cant help you get lu zhi, at least itll keep jiang yining from getting him. gu zhanqing, dont try to deceive me with sweet words. i wont believe you or your niece ever again! just wait for me! if i cant kill you today, ill find away to take revenge on you and jiang yining in the future! tonights events are far from over! you liked him for over a decade, known him for more than 20 years. yet you couldnt even recognize the man, dont you find yourself ridiculous? chen kexin glared at him, her frustration soaring. when she was intimate with the man, she did sense something unusual because he never spoke much and his presence had subtle differences, but she intentionally overlooked it. she had yearned for lu zhi for more than a decade, and he was right in front of her; how could she let go? so, even though she felt something was amiss, she persisted. gu zhanqing continued, seeing her hesitation, chen kexin, 111 give you one last chance to turn the tables. even if i cant help you get lu zhi, at least itll keep jiang yining from getting him. gu zhanqing, dont try to deceive me with sweet words. i wont believe you or your nephew ever again! just wait for me! if 1 cant kill you today, ill find a way to take revenge on you and jiang yining in the future! tonights events are far from over! even if she knew she was at fault, chen kexin wouldnt blindly trust gu zhanqing again. tonight she had lost her innocence! someone had to pay for it! her chosen targets for revenge wore gu zhanqing and jiang yining, so why would she ever cooperate with him? chen kexin finished speaking and turned to leave. gu zhanqing confidently said, youll definitely come back to me. im always here, waiting. chen kcxins steps paused for two seconds, then she walked away resolutely. gu zhanqing didnt say much and closed the door. never underestimate a womans jealousy, especially someone as malicious as chen kexin. she wouldnt easily pass up any opportunity to crush her romantic rivals. at this moment, she was still too angry to cooperate with him. but when she calmed down and realized there was no one around capable of helping her, she would naturally come back again. so, all the guests who attended the banquet learned about the commotion from the day before. although the attendees didnt show it on their faces, who can guarantee what they were really thinking in their hearts? old master lu was furious and found his wife, saying, look at what youve turned chen kexin into! she dared to create such chaos on yining and ah zhis wedding night! i warn you, if yining is unwilling to punish her, thats yinings magnanimity! but the lu family cannot be foolish about this. we must expel her from the lu family this time, or its either her or you! make your choice! are you asking for a divorce? old madam lu was taken aback. for so many years, regardless of what happened, her husband had never genuinely considered divorce. today, he actually brought up the topic of divorce! if we dont divorce, are you prepared to let her cause havoc in the entire lu family? old master lu said, his anger blazing. other ciders know about this incident too. you figure it out! he shook his hand, intending to personally drive chen kexin away. old madam lu, however, softened and stopped him, saying, 1 didnt expect her to act this way. she didnt consult with me beforehand. otherwise, how could i not have stopped her? who believes you? old master lu scoffed. you dont believe me. thats the truth. besides, ive already told her that well send her abroad for further studies. outwardly, well say that weve already expelled her from the lu family. send her abroad for further studies? not beating her half to death is already our lu familys mercy! old master lu huffed. old madam lu, wiping away her tears, said with a touch of grievance, dear, why dont you remember the old days for once? if it werent for kexin risking her life to save ah zhi, would your grandson still be alive today? weve spent most of our lives together, and were about to return to the earth. if you want a divorce, fine ill end it all today, ill go jump into the sea and make way for your next wife. after finishing her statement, she took a few steps and prepared to leave. old master lu remained in place, unmoving. old madam lu had walked a few steps and noticed that he showed no signs of stopping her, so she stopped herself. you truly dont care if i live or die? if youre determined to die, how many times can i stop you? old master lu sighed, im tired, i dont want to argue with you anymore. since yining came into the family, his wife had made the household quite restless. he had always believed that things would settle down, and that his wife would eventually accept jiang yining. but after the events of last night, he suddenly saw things more clearly. as the elder in the family, not taking a stand only put the younger generation in a difficult position.. Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Exiled from the Lu Family! Complete Victory chapter 262: exiled from the lu family! complete victory (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yining and ah zhi were clever, managing to evade trouble again and again. however, who could guarantee that they could continue to avoid it smoothly? in case they fell into chen kexins trap, their small family would fall apart. ultimately, it came down to the fact that he had been too weak and indecisive in the past. so, this time, he steeled himself and confronted his wife head-on. old master lu finished speaking, turned his back, and didnt look at old madam lu. old madam lu stood there, feeling a pang of pain in her heart. after a while, she left, feeling utterly disoriented. when she couldnt hear any sounds from behind, old master lu turned around. not finding the familiar figure, he breathed a long sigh and walked over to the sofa to sit down. ? ? old madam lu, all alone on the hill, sat for a long time. she thought about a lot of things. then, she made up her mind. she made a call to the housekeeper to arrange for chen kexins study abroad procedures and other matters. this time, she must send kexin away. chen kexin returned to her room without changing out of her wet clothes from the previous night and went straight to bed. when she woke up the next day, she had a high fever. she felt feverish and lethargic, struggling even to get out of bed. the servants called a doctor to attend to her, but she refused to take the medication. with no other option, they went to inform old madam lu about the situation. chen kexin huddled under the covers, consumed by a self-destructive thought. since she could never be with lu zhi in this lifetime, why not just end it all? old madam lu received the news and walked over to chen kexin, her steps faltering. she instructed the servants to bring kexins dry clothes. she then personally helped her change and wiped her face clean. as she looked at the pitiful kexin, old madam lu thought back to many years ago. in that winter, ah zhi had been pushed into a pond by an unknown person. nobody knew what happened except for kexin, who found the nearly lifeless ah zhi and bravely jumped into the pond to rescue him. she was so small, yet she managed to pull ah zhi, who was much bigger, to safety. afterward, both children fell seriously ill. kexin had always been frail, and she had a dangerously high fever. because of that, she was incredibly fond of kexin. whatever kexin wanted, old madam lu would do her best to provide how did such an obedient and sensible child turn into what she was now? old madam lus eyes reddened as she gently stroked kexins hair. she said, xiner, dont blame grandma for being harsh. grandma is doing this for your own good. kexin was in a state of obsession, and if she wasnt sent away promptly, she was afraid she might commit even greater wrongdoings. old madam lu didnt want this child to be ruined. she quietly stayed by chen kexins side the whole night. the next day, the housekeeper had made all the necessary arrangements, including buying an apartment abroad. once chen kexin went there, she could move in and start her studies. since chen kexins condition had improved somewhat, old madam lu ordered for her to be sent abroad. before departing, chen kexin cried and made a fuss, refusing to board the plane. but who could indulge her in this situation? plus, she was unwell and had no energy left to resist. so, she was carried directly onto the plane. as she watched chen kexin depart, old madam lu felt deflated. she turned around, got in a car, closed her eyes, and tiredly said, lets go back to the old mansion. ill pack some things, and well move to another estate. ? ? after the wedding, the two of them spent two days on the island before returning to the old mansion with old master lu. old master lu had been in a bad mood. they both tried to cheer him up. at noon, the three of them had lunch together. jiang yining accompanied old master lu to play chess, while lu zhi sat nearby. as they became engrossed in the game, they heard a commotion from the living room and, almost instinctively, turned to look. they saw old madam lu, who walked in with a stern expression. old master lu put down the chess pieces in his hand and asked, why have you come back? ive returned to pack my things. dont worry. ive already sent kexin away, and ill leave on my own. i wont be a bother to you, old madam lu said angrily. kexin has been sent away? when did this happen? old master lu asked. old madam lu snorted and didnt reply, continuing to arrange her belongings with the help of her staff. old master lu didnt step forward to stop her but clearly showed his upset. he had driven away his wife for the sake of the younger generation, but he couldnt help but feel reluctant. they had been together for over half a lifetime and had raised so many children. this kind of bond couldnt be compared to anyone else. jiang yining and lu zhi noticed old master lus thoughts, but lu zhi didnt say anything. jiang yining understood that lu zhi was doing this for her, given that old madam lu had caused so many problems recently, all aimed at her. now that old madam lu was leaving, the entire lu family, and even others, wouldnt dare to trouble her anymore. jiang yining looked at the grandfather and grandson in front of her and said softly, grandfather, the troublemaker is gone, so dont let grandma leave too. her health isnt good, and if shes alone outside and something happens, we wont be there. what should we do then? yining, its good that youre understanding, but your grandfather wont be so foolish. if she wants to go, let her go; no one should stop her, old master lu said firmly. jiang yining still wanted to persuade him. lu zhi held her hand and said, grandma can go and stay away for a few days. after some time, when everyones anger has subsided, we can bring her back. she was willing to bear this injustice herself, but he wasnt willing to see his wife being mistreated. this matter had to be resolved. grandmother was indeed an elder, and her affection for him was genuine. but one should not consistently rely on age to mistreat the younger generation. lu zhi wanted his grandmother to reflect on her wrongdoings. so, they firmly decided not to interfere with old madam lu. listen to ah zhi, old master lu also said. with both of them expressing the same sentiment, jiang yining couldnt possibly intervene or make a strong effort to stop old madam lu. so when old madam lu had packed up all her belongings and walked out. the three of them were still leisurely playing chess. not a single person looked at her directly. old master lu even added nonchalantly, while youre staying outside, remember to take your medicine on time. if you need anything, feel free to inform the family, and well have someone deliver it to you. old madam lu, upon hearing this, stomped her foot in anger. she must leave immediately! not a single second could be wasted! Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Do You Think Lu Zhi Will Accept It If He Knows About This? (1) chapter 263: do you think lu zhi will accept it if he knows about this? (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after old madam lu left, old master lu and jiang yining spent the whole afternoon playing chess. when they got tired, they returned to their room. the living room was now empty, with only the two of them. jiang yining scratched lu zhis hand and asked, are you really willing to let old madam stay outside by herself? yes. how could i not be? there wont be fewer people serving her, lu zhi replied while looking at her. has your anger subsided? what do i have to be angry about? i just enjoyed a great show. besides, who would dare make me upset? jiang yining paused and continued, moreover, who could even make me upset? lu zhi chuckled and said, youre right. this girl was not one to be easily angered. anyone who tried to mistreat her would surely get a taste of their own medicine. in a couple of days, lets go on our honeymoon. are you sure about this? of course. alright. jiang yining didnt feel like moving, but even if it was just for appearances, they had to go out for a stroll. otherwise, rumors might spread about their relationship being in trouble. after all, they hadnt even gone on their honeymoon after the wedding. they chatted for a while and then returned to the villa. on the other side, chen kexin was sent to the united states and arrived on the same night. several servants were guarding her, making it impossible for her to return to the country. chen kexins hunger strike didnt make any difference. she finally collapsed from exhaustion and lay on the bed, full of complaints. she felt that the old madam was too heartless. in this situation, she was the victim, yet the old madam sent her overseas. in the end, the old madams deepest affection was still for lu zhi, not her. without relying on anyone else, chen kexin had to find a way herself. she took out her phone and called gu zhanqing. gu zhanqing had expected this, and after the phone rang three or four times, he reluctantly answered, may i ask whos calling? its me, chen kexin knew he was pretending not to know her to humiliate her. she was tempted to hang up the phone, but she had no one else to turn to. gu zhanqing, will you really help me break up lu zhi and jiang yining? if you dont believe me, theres no need to call me, gu zhanqing said coldly. chen kexin bit her lip lightly. what can you do to help me? ill tell you a secret about lu beicheng. lu beicheng? what did this have to do with beicheng? chen kexin didnt understand, but she didnt interrupt him. lu bcichengs girlfriend is named lin yan. you should know that. but what you dont know is that lin yan is a close friend of yining. the two arc like sisters, with a deep and profound relationship. about six months ago, yining received information about lin yans disappearance and learned that she was killed by lu beicheng. so, despite her familys objections, she rushed to a-city to investigate the truth of the matter and the whereabouts of lin yan. the power of gu zhanqings words was as devastating as a nuclear explosion! chen kexin was left breathless in shock. after a long pause, she murmured, no wonder she didnt know ah zhi but suddenly married him! if jiang yining was a good friend of lin yan, everything made sense! thats right. she approached lu zhi with a purpose. if lu zhi finds out about this, do you think he can accept it? gu zhanqing asked softly. of course not! chen kexin was well aware that lu zhi was excessively proud and would never tolerate a woman approaching him with different intentions, especially when it involved lu beicheng! lu beicheng was his sore spot! moreover, when lu beicheng disappeared, he was completely set up by lin yan! how could jiang yining dare to say that lin yan disappeared because of lu beicheng? it was truly shameless! chen kexin worked through all the details in her mind and anxiously asked, will she harm ah zhi? jiang yining believed lin yan was harmed by beicheng, but what if she took her anger out on ah zhi? that woman was extremely cunning. ah zhi wasnt on his guard against her, and if she took advantage of that thinking this, chen kexin couldnt sit still. no, i need to return to the country immediately and tell this to all the family members! she insisted. do you think anyone will believe you if you go back and talk now? gu zhanqing felt a touch of impatience. this woman was truly as foolish as a pig. she panicked at the slightest provocation. its no wonder she couldnt achieve anything significant. if it werent for her deep connection with the lu family, he wouldnt even spare her a glance. then what should i do? chen kexin asked, mr. gu, please help me find a solution quickly. after i save ah zhi, and become the young mistress of the lu family, ill agree to anything you want.. Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Do You Think Lu Zhi Will Accept It If He Knows About This? (2) chapter 264: do you think lu zhi will accept it if he knows about this? (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio gu zhanqing couldnt care less about what she offered. from start to finish, all he wanted was for jiang yining to obediently return home with him. unfortunately, chen kexin couldnt see through his intentions. you keep your composure, dont mess things up, gu zhanqing suppressed his annoyance and disdain, saying, regarding the relationship between yining and lin yan, ive already had someone collect evidence. in a few days, it will be delivered to you. by then, armed with witnesses and physical evidence, you can confront her. will she still be able to deny it? mr. gu, youve thought of everything. ill follow your lead. chen kexin quickly changed her attitude. alright, just wait patiently. in these days, dont stir up trouble. gu zhanqing cautioned her. after a moment of hesitation, chen kexin said, by the way, mr. gu, can i trouble you with one more thing? old madam lu sent me overseas, and now there are many servants around me keeping an eye on me. i cant return to the country. could you? if she couldnt return, she naturally couldnt point out jiang yinings ulterior motives. in the end, she had to ask him for help. gu zhanqing was exasperated by her, i will send someone to pick you up. remember not to reveal this matter. dont worry. its related to my happiness for the rest of my life, and i absolutely wont leak a word. chen kexin reassured him multiple times. gu zhanqing hung up the phone directly. after hearing the abrupt ending on the other side, chen kexin pursed her lips and said, hmph, what an impolite person! muttering under her breath, but her mood was soaring! jiang yining, oh, jiang yining this time, you absolutely wont be able to escape! ye xiaoxi knew that jiang yining was going on her honeymoon and thoughtfully prepared a few items to help her relax, all intended to relieve fatigue. she had heard from her friends that honeymoons could be quite exhausting. even the fittest person couldnt endure playing around the clock. in addition, she also specially asked her grandfather for a few thick and robust wild ginseng roots to help jiang yining and lu zhi replenish their energy. when jiang yining saw the large bag of items ye xiaoxi had given her, she said, were only going away for a few days. you dont need to be so extravagant. it was almost like they were moving. besides, wasnt it a waste to give them wild ginseng, such a potent tonic? they wouldnt actually need it. just take them; theyre all from my heart, ye xiaoxi insisted, helping her pack them into her suitcase. besides, the servants will handle your luggage, so it wont tire you. jiang yining was speechless. she realized that ye xiaoxi was becoming more and more motherly. lu zhi noticed the items ye xiaoxi had given and a glint of hidden meaning passed through his eyes as he calmly said, if you reject xiaoxis goodwill, it will hurt her. exactly, ye xiaoxi chimed in. the two of them stood together on the same front, trying to persuade her. jiang yining had no choice but to relent. after they packed everything, the three of them planned to go out, have a meal together, and officially say their farewells. they chose a high-end restaurant in the city center for their gathering. this restaurant was owned by the yuan family and typically served upscale, state banquet-level dishes. however, old master yuan, knowing that ye xiaoxi liked hotpot, insisted the restaurant introduce authentic sichuan hotpot just for their gathering. ye xiaoxi brought them here to share the experience. jiang yining teased, are you trying to show off how much your grandfather dotes on you? not at all, ye xiaoxi said with a bright smile, denying it verbally but clearly reveling in the idea. the three of them entered a private room, and the server handed them the menu. after taking turns ordering dishes, jiang yining excused herself to use the restroom. ye xiaoxi wanted to have a private chat with her and followed her out. in the restroom, ye xiaoxi linked her arm with jiang yinings and mischievously said, yining, when you go on your honeymoon, be sure to take care of yourself. dont let anything unexpected happen. youre still young, and being tied down by children will make you regret it. upon hearing these words, jiang yining quickly blushed. you dont need to tell me these things. she and lu zhi would never have a baby, okay? they didnt even have a proper honeymoon. did she look like the virgin mary? could she get pregnant without a man? come on, youre already married. whats with the shyness? if anyone should be shy, it should be me, ye xiaoxi grumbled. im telling you all this for your own good. just remember what i said. ye xiaoxi knew that jiang yining had lost her mother a long time ago and didnt have any close sisters around. that was why she was acting like a motherly figure. most men wanted their wives to have children early, to keep their wives tied to them with children. besides, lu zhi was getting older and was probably eager to have children sooner. during the honeymoon, he would likely be quite active. she was genuinely concerned for jiang yining, which was why she said these things. when she saw jiang yining taking her words to heart, ye xiaoxi was satisfied. jiang yining, hearing her rambling, felt her cheeks turn so hot they could have fried an egg. okay, i get it, please stop talking about it. good, thats about right, ye xiaoxi said, content that her advice was well-received. ? ? the two of them finished freshening up and left the restroom. as they walked through the corridor, they overheard two affluent women talking in hushed tones. have you heard? the old lady from the lu family was kicked out. really? hasnt her old man always spoiled her? how could he bear to kick her out? then what else could it be? she brought this on herself. she looked down on the wealthy daughter of the gu family in the capital city and allowed the former housekeepers daughter to act arrogantly. little did she know, that woman had the audacity to sneak into the newlyweds bed on her grandsons wedding night. many guests saw it happen. its a blatant humiliation to the gu family. old master lu is furious and openly declares that he wants a divorce. its such a clear example of digging ones own grave. at her age, being expelled from her family home, she can forget about enjoying any family happiness from now on. thats right! shes really embarrassed this time. she used to look down on us, and now, without the backing of the lu family, shes nothing! shes not even worthy of shining our shoes! the two women burst into laughter. ye xiaoxi furrowed her brows and turned to jiang yining. she said, dont pay any attention to these kinds of people. old madam lu was indeed detestable, but stooping to gossip and spreading rumors was equally despicable. ye xiaoxi couldnt stand such people. she tugged at jiang yining, wanting to leave immediately. however, jiang yining chuckled lightly and said, no need to rush. lets listen to what theyre saying.. Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: You’re My Granddaughter chapter 265: youre my granddaughter-in-law, ah zhis wife! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she maintained a playful demeanor that left people guessing her true thoughts. ye xiaoxi could only go along with her. as the two women gossiping had enough laughter, they whispered again, by the way, shes eating here today, all alone. lets go pay her a visit and greet the poor lonely woman. sure. they quickly agreed and planned to mock old madam lu. jiang yining curled her lips, and she followed them. ? ? old madam lu sat at a table filled with extravagant dishes but couldnt find an appetite. eating alone, she felt uninterested and barely touched her food. she even couldnt be bothered to pick up her chopsticks. observing her displeased mood, a waiter approached her, introducing the new healthy and nourishing dishes on the menu, hoping to lift her spirits. old madam lu picked up her chopsticks and tasted a bite, but she didnt get to swallow it. she heard a sharp voice nearby, well, isnt this our esteemed old madam lu? why are you eating alone? is there no one at home to accompany you? yeah, i remember that old madam used to have a pretty young girl named kexin with her. old madam lu instantly lost her appetite as she coldly looked at the two insignificant socialites. she said, who do you think you are? are you even worthy of speaking to me? one of them was mrs. wei from the wei family, and the other was mrs. liu from the liu family. their family backgrounds were less than a tenth of the lu familys. in the past, they had tried to ingratiate themselves with the lu family and engage in business partnerships, essentially groveling before old madam lu. but she had looked down on them and even ridiculed them a few times. this had made them give up. they couldnt think of using low-quality stuff like them to harm the lu corporation. hence, they harbored a grudge. they wished for nothing more than to see old madam lu suffer! hearing old madam lus condescending words, the two womens faces darkened. mrs. wei held back her anger and said in a sarcastic tone, indeed, we are unworthy. but what about you? do you still think youre the high and mighty old madam lu? weve heard about all the things youve done. now that youve been cast out by the lu family, do you think you can still command respect like in the past, reigning over the lu family? dont daydream! if she had been cast out, who would still be afraid of her? spit! thats right. this old hag doesnt know her place. she used to sabotage our cooperation with the lu corporation, and now shes ruining her grandsons marriage. people like you should be struck by lightning early on and never find peace! mrs. liu spewed venom. shut your mouths! old madam lu admitted her wrongdoings, and if she was wrong, she would bear the consequences. why should they mock her? we wont. this isnt your familys restaurant. why do you have the right to tell us to shut up? if you dare, call your bodyguards and have us thrown out. but if you do that, the headlines tomorrow will read, old madam lu of the lu family, who was driven out, remains arrogant and unrepentant, causing a scene in a restaurant to vent her anger on others! when your husband sees the news, i wonder what hell think? mrs. wei taunted. come on, youre not angry? go ahead, hit us, hit my face, mrs. liu intentionally moved closer, grabbed old madam lus hand, and tried to make her hit her own face. old madam lu was infuriated and couldnt hold back. with a loud smack, she delivered a resounding slap! mrs. liu immediately cried out, help! old madam lu is hitting people! seizing the opportunity, mrs. wei took out her phone and aimed it at old madam lu to record. everyone, look, this is what a powerful and wealthy old lady does. she goes outside and assaults people, relying on the money her family has, they sang in unison. old madam lu had no way to defend herself. her blood pressure shot up, and her head started to ring. thud. she fell back into her chair. the waitress, sensing the grim situation, attempted to check on her condition. however, mrs. wei forcibly pushed her away and warned, get lost. if you dare to help her, ill kick you out of the restaurant. the waitress, frightened, quickly retreated to the side. mrs. wei and mrs. liu held old madam lu, one on each side, continuing to film her. old madam lu was on the brink of passing out. just as she was about to lose consciousness, jiang yining, who had been watching the drama from the sidelines, calmly stepped forward. she snatched mrs. weis phone. mrs.. wei turned around and shouted, you thief! snatching a phone in broad daylight! do you even know who i am? Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: You’re My Granddaughter chapter 266: youre my granddaughter-in-law, ah zhis wife! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio of course i do, jiang yining deleted all the videos and photos on the phone without hurry and said, you are a despicable person who bullies the elderly. who are you calling despicable? mrs. wei fumed. im calling you despicable, jiang yining grabbed mrs. chen by her bun with her free hand and yanked her up forcefully. mrs. chen felt like her hair was about to be pulled out completely and yelled, let go of me, or ill make you regret it! jiang yining pushed her suddenly. mrs. chen stumbled a few steps and crashed into a table. mrs. wei stepped forward, raised her hand to slap jiang yining, but jiang yining acted faster, picking up a plate of fish from the table and splashing it in her face! the red soup dripped slowly down her face. it stained her coat. mrs. wei screamed in shock, ah, my clothes! i just bought this outfit! jiang yining smirked coldly, turned to old madam lu, and said, youre always so arrogant towards me, but you let others bully you in public? how pathetic. old madam lu couldnt believe that the person who came to her rescue was jiang yining. she felt a bit embarrassed. she lowered her voice and said, you dont have to intervene. you think i enjoy meddling with you? youre overestimating yourself, jiang yining mocked, im just trying to prevent a further disgrace to the lu family. not teaching this old witch a lesson was already the extent of her tolerance. jiang yining didnt plan to make friends with her. old madam lu turned her head, ignoring jiang yining. jiang yining didnt bother with her any further. she kept her eyes on mrs. wei and mrs. liu, then smashed all the dishes and bowls from the table at their feet. clatter, clatter, crash the porcelain plates and dishes shattered all over the floor, and the marble surface became slippery from the spilled soup. the two women froze in place, afraid to move and risk stepping on the broken porcelain shards. but their stillness didnt mean they would let go of jiang yining. mrs. wei shouted at a server, what are you standing around for? havent you seen this wretch assaulting us? call the security and manager over immediately to deal with her! otherwise, youll bear the consequences! lets see how it ends then! the server, her face pale, turned and hurriedly went to get the manager. seeing this, ye xiaoxi stepped out and declared, this is our familys establishment. i clearly witnessed your despicable treatment of an elderly person. we do not welcome guests like you in our hotel. please leave. haha, you claim this is your place? do you even know who owns this restaurant? given your attire, which probably cost a few hundred bucks, how could you be related to the yuan family? mrs. wei scanned ye xiaoxi from head to toe. if this restaurant belonged to the yuan family, how could a girl who dressed so poorly be associated with them? talking big, arent you? dont you realize who youre addressing? she added. mrs. chen demanded, both of you should apologize right away, or youll end up in the police station! ye xiaoxi was on the brink of exasperation. she instructed a nearby server, go get the manager. the server replied, yes, and hurried off to find the manager. thinking ye xiaoxi was backing down, mrs. wei and mrs. chen maintained their arrogance. mrs. wei even went so far as to say, both of you should kneel down and apologize. otherwise, i wont forgive you! jiang yining, nonchalant as ever, commented, ive noticed that both of you seem to enjoy making others kneel down and apologize. mrs. wei chuckled smugly, scared? meeting her gaze, jiang yining coolly pulled out a chair, exuded a strong presence, and seated herself next to old madam lu. she wore a feigned smile and said to old madam lu, grandmother, could you please tell them who i am? the expressions of mrs. wei and mrs. chen changed dramatically. could it be that this young girl was the lu familys young mistress? but that didnt make sense hadnt rumors circulated that old madam lu and the lu familys young mistress didnt get along? how could she possibly speak up for old madam lu? though reluctantly, old madam lu spoke the truth, shes my grandsons wife, ah zhis wife! did you hear that? jiang yining asked, so, who should be apologizing now? mrs. chen shouted, youre definitely an impostor! the young mistress wouldnt even pay attention to old madam lu. if she saw us doing this, shed be delighted! jiang yining let out a soft exhale and said, you are the ones who acted lowly. dont assume everyone is as base as you are. i did have a misunderstanding with my grandmother, but i respect her greatly. anyone who dares to mistreat her will have me to answer to. as she finished speaking, the restaurant manager and the responsible staff arrived. they saw ye xiaoxi and greeted her respectfully, miss, how come youre here without giving prior notice? i just wanted to enjoy a peaceful meal without bothering anyone. but i didnt expect these two to cause trouble, ye xiaoxi said, pointing at mrs. wei and mrs. chen. they even said i was being audacious and wanted to have me kicked out of the restaurant, preventing me from eating here. the hotel manager addressed her seriously, miss, this restaurant belongs to the yuan family. if you want to dine here and enjoy yourself, nobody can stop you. as for these two, we will immediately escort them out. the hotel manager gave the order, and the security staff forcibly removed mrs. wei and mrs. chen. now, they were genuinely dumbfounded. could it be that these two young girls before them were indeed the young mistress of the lu family and the young lady of the yuan family? dear lord! whom had they offended? mrs. wei and mrs. chens faces turned deathly pale. jiang yining spoke indifferently, before you leave, should you not apologize to my grandmother? if you dont, be prepared for me to settle the score with you personally at your homes. mrs. wei and mrs. chen immediately cowered. sorry, old madam, we were very disrespectful just now. please forgive our vile behavior! it was our fault, old madam, and also young madam lu, miss yuan. youre both magnanimous and forgiving. we beg your forgiveness for our wretched conduct! hearing them lower their heads, old madam lu put on a stern expression and said, slap your own faces twenty times, and well call it a day. mrs. wei and mrs. chen immediately began slapping their own faces. slap, slap, slap! the sound of the slaps echoed continuously. they were afraid that jiang yining and ye xiaoxi wouldnt be satisfied, so they put all their strength into each slap. after twenty slaps, their faces were swollen, and their makeup was ruined. jiang yining smiled and said, now, get lost. mrs. wei and mrs. chen slinked away dejectedly. ? ? once their figures disappeared, jiang yining stood up. without sparing a glance at old madam lu, she intended to leave with ye xiaoxi. old madam lu stared at her retreating figure and stubbornly said, jiang yining, dont think that helping me this time will make me accept you. hearing this, ye xiaoxi got angry, you really dont know whats good for you! jiang yining set aside her past grievances and defended you, but she didnt expect any gratitude from you. yet youre speaking these ungrateful words! if wed known, we wouldnt have helped you, and wed just watch as others bullied you! old madam lu remained silent. jiang yining held ye xiaoxis arm and said, dont pay her any mind. shes impossible to reason with. i dont expect her to be thankful. i only helped her for the sake of lu zhis reputation. lets go. ye xiaoxi let out a heavy snort towards old madam lu before following jiang yining as they left.. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: The Prestigious House of Manchester! (1) chapter 267: the prestigious house of manchester! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio their honeymoon was in sweden. jiang yining had heard that lu zhis mother, shen man, lived there. she wanted to improve the relationship between the mother and son, so she deliberately chose this place. lu zhi guessed her intention but agreed with her. after all, a honeymoon only happens once, and he didnt want her to leave with any regrets. the next morning, they boarded a plane and set off. by the time they arrived in sweden, it was already evening. the lu familys contact in sweden, a manager from their local branch, directly took them to a castle. for dinner, they enjoyed local cuisine. afterward, jiang yining and lu zhi took a stroll outside. on their way back, jiang yining felt exhausted, and she dozed off in the car. lu zhi gazed at her peaceful face and couldnt help but smile. he gently rested her head on his shoulder. as they reached the castle and were about to retire for the night, they were stopped by a person coming towards them. young master ah zhi, your grandfather wishes to see you. the person was none other than the housekeeper of the manchester family, levine. shen man was originally not sumamed shen, she adopted the shen surname to assimilate into china. her family was the renowned house of manchester in sweden. her father was the duke of manchester, in charge of the countrys entire oil and power industry. her mother was the daughter of princess elsa and had brought nearly fifty billion pounds as a dowry when she married the duke. her elder brother was the earl of manchester and served as swedens finance minister, married to the prime ministers niece. her younger sister founded a luxury brand and married a top french tycoon. with such an illustrious family background, it was no wonder they looked down on the lu family. theyd rather disown shen man, forcing her to leave the lu family. even though the manchester family didnt acknowledge shen man as their daughter, they wanted to bring back lu zhi as their grandson. as the manchester family currently lacked male descendants, with only two granddaughters, they couldnt inherit the titles according to current laws. they wanted to bring lu zhi and lu beicheng back to inherit the familys titles. however, lu beicheng had gone missing and was untraceable. hence, for the past two years, they had been trying to get closer to lu zhi. as soon as they heard he had arrived in sweden, they sent someone over. lu zhi held no positive feelings toward this grandfather, so he coldly stated, i have only one grandfather, and hes in china now. please tell them to go away. i will never have any connection with the manchester family in this lifetime. young master, why argue with your own grandfather? if you return to the house of manchester, youll inherit a massive fortune. your status and power are incomparable to what you have in the lu family. levine, who looked down on the lu family, struggled to understand lu zhis and shen mans choices. he tried to persuade him earnestly. escort our guest. lu zhi didnt want to waste any more words on him and directly ordered the person to send him away. the castles staff approached politely, asking levine to leave. levine had no choice and departed morosely. lu zhi carried jiang yining back to their bedroom. he gently placed her on the bed, ready to let go. however, jiang yining playfully bit his hand and put it near her mouth, even giving it a couple of soft nibbles. she seemed to be enjoying some delicious treat in her dream, and she giggled in a dazed manner. lu zhis slightly vexed mood suddenly improved a lot. he caressed jiang yinings lips and with a husky, low voice, he said, jiang yining, you arc destined to be mine. every time he faced an unhappy situation, she always had an invisible way of dispelling it. they were a pair destined by fate. lu zhi caressed her lips for a moment, then leaned down to kiss her greedily. an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air just as he was about to lose control, jiang yining made a discontented sound, expressing her discomfort. lu zhi restrained himself, supporting his arms above her and said, ill let you off this time, but ill make you pay double in the future. with that, he returned to his own bedroom and took a shower. the next day, jiang yining woke up and looked at her slightly swollen lips in the mirror, feeling somewhat puzzled. she took some medication she had prepared and applied it to her lips. then, she walked out of the bedroom to the castles dining room, where lu zhi was having breakfast. she complained, its all because the food last night was terrible, and i didnt eat enough. i was dreaming about food and it was so delicious. i even dreamt about a big dog that came out of nowhere and wanted to steal my food. as a result jiang yining pointed at her mouth and said, look, it bit my lips. im sure it was because i was angry at the dog in my dream, and i unconsciously bit my lips and made them swell.. Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: The Prestigious House of Manchester! (2) chapter 268: the prestigious house of manchester! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio lu zhi was speechless. jiang yining remained completely unaware of the change in the person beside her as she continued to talk while eating her porridge, saying, i still want to have chinese food. well be in sweden for a week. how about hiring a chinese chef? ill pay. lu zhi was still pondering over her story about being bitten by a dog, and his grip on the cup tightened involuntarily. there was a faint, squeaky noise in the living room. jiang yining had a keen hearing and noticed the sound. she asked curiously, is there a mouse here? is it chewing on something? lu zhi smiled slightly, though the smile didnt quite reach his eyes. why would there be mice? you must have heard wrong. oh, maybe i did, jiang yining quickly shifted her attention. she asked with a brilliant smile, by the way, where are we going today? ive already planned an itinerary. just follow me. okay. jiang yining was quite excited, looking forward to seeing the landscapes of sweden, her eyes sparkling. after a quick breakfast, the two of them packed up and set off from the castle. they traveled by car to various famous landmarks in sweden for sightseeing. lus father had even arranged a photographer to accompany them throughout the day to take pictures. jiang yining wasnt fond of having her picture taken, but lu zhi convinced her by saying they needed photos to show the old folks. they had a great day out. they explored famous places and enjoyed the scenic beauty. in the evening, they found a chinese restaurant and had dinner together. jiang yining ordered her favorite dishes, handed the menu to lu zhi, and then rested her chin on her hands, gazing contentedly at the view outside the window. it was already nighttime, and the streets were decorated with lights. pedestrians strolled around in pairs, and on the gently flowing river, boatmen rowed their boats, carrying passengers forward. everything was so beautiful. in the midst of it all, she was almost able to forget all her troubles. however, what she didnt know was that, as she was enjoying the scenery, others also regarded her as part of the picturesque view. jiang yining was already beautiful, and the orange light in the restaurant accentuated her beauty, highlighting her exquisite, fair skin. lu zhi gazed at her but remained silent. not far from the two of them, a tall, slim caucasian man with golden hair and blue eyes was chatting animatedly with his friends. in the end, they all agreed that jiang yining and lu zhi were siblings. how else could they sit together politely without any signs of intimacy? so, encouraged by his friends, the man shyly approached with a bouquet of roses and asked, miss, you look stunning tonight. i want to give you this bouquet. jiang yining was momentarily puzzled and naturally accepted the bouquet, asking, how much does it cost? she thought the man was a flower vendor. its free. i like you, so im giving it to you, the man said with a deep, affectionate gaze in his azure eyes, almost overflowing with love. lu zhis face instantly darkened. did the man not see that he was sitting right there? how dare he flirt with his wife right in front of him? was he looking for trouble? jiang yining didnt expect someone to confess their feelings to her during their first meeting as strangers. foreigners were indeed more direct than the chinese. jiang yining smiled slightly, expressing her apology, im glad you like me, but i already have a husband sitting across from me. she pointed to lu zhi. lu zhis icy expression softened slightly. the man looked at lu zhi, smiled heartily, and said, miss, this should be your brother, right? i observed you both from the moment you came in. besides occasional conversations, there was almost no intimacy between you. he didnt even give you a single kiss. normal couples wouldnt be so distant. you dont want to accept me, but theres no need to deceive me like this. as he finished speaking lu zhi stood up, pushed him away with one hand, walked over to jiang yining, cradled her face, and kissed her. the man was left speechless. jiang yining was somewhat speechless at lu zhis childish actions. however, she raised her left hand to show her ring to the man and said, i really am married. alright, thats a shame. i liked you the moment i saw you, the man shrugged, then turned to lu zhi and added, im sorry. i thought you were her brother, thats why i approached. i have to admit, youre a lucky guy to have such a beautiful wife. i know that without you telling me, lu zhi said coldly. please leave and dont disturb me and my wife. ok. the man, realizing his mistake, didnt linger and turned to go back to his friends. the waitstaff brought their food to the table, and after taking a sip of juice, jiang yining thought about the earlier incident and said with a smile, why did you make such a fuss with a stranger? are you happy to be confessed to? lu zhis gaze swept over her indifferently, with a hint of suppressing dominance. jiang yining nodded, who wouldnt be happy when a handsome guy likes them? upon hearing this, the temperature around lu zhi instantly dropped to freezing point. seeing his reaction, jiang yining couldnt help but laugh. lu zhi, dont act like a sourpuss. were just pretending to be a couple. lu zhis voice was cold and dry as he replied, even if its pretend, you should be careful. otherwise, if someone captures embarrassing photos, id be the one to be ridiculed. jiang yining quickly straightened up, saying seriously, okay, i got it. i wont do that in the future. lu zhi remained silent. ? ? the two finished their dinner, and jiang yining still held the flowers the man had given her. without any hesitation, lu zhi threw the roses into the trash can and dragged her to the nearest flower shop. he told the shopkeeper, give me the largest bouquet you have, something she cant hold. the shopkeeper was astonished. jiang yining knew he was still angry and reassured the shopkeeper, just give me ninety-nine roses. theres no need to go overboard. the shopkeeper glanced at lu zhi, and he grudgingly accepted her explanation.. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: You Have No Right to Speak Here, Please Shut Up (1) chapter 269: you have no right to speak here, please shut up (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio coming out of the flower shop, jiang yining held a large bouquet of roses with a happy smile on her face. she gently bumped into lu zhi and asked, were you being childish just now? it was just some flowers; why get so angry? someone sent flowers to my wife, and she didnt refuse. shouldnt i be angry? lu zhi retorted. jiang yining: well, he was indeed quite easy to get jealous. if he got a real wife in the future, wouldnt he be overwhelmed with jealousy? she didnt dare mention the incident with the white man anymore. the two strolled around and made their way back home. a little after nine in the evening, upon returning to the castle, jiang yining noticed two unfamiliar cars parked in the courtyard, with a few people in uniforms standing outside. jiang yining felt that they had visitors. she looked at lu zhi and asked, do you have friends coming over? theyre not friends, theyre from the house of manchester, my mothers family, lu zhi explained. shen mans maternal family was the house of manchester, but shen man had already cut ties with them. why were these people here to find lu zhi? maybe they wanted to reconcile? jiang yining guessed quietly and then extended her hand to pat lu zhi on the shoulder. dont worry, maybe theyve come to make amends with you. i dont want to reconcile with them, lu zhi said in a cold tone. jiang yining didnt quite understand his reasoning. she was about to ask for an explanation when she heard a haughty womans voice not too far away. lu zhi, youve finally returned home. we sent someone to pick you up last night. why didnt you come back? jiang yining looked in the direction of the voice and saw a slim and tall beauty standing at the doorway to the living room. she appeared to be in her thirties, with glossy black hair, a high nose bridge, and amber-colored eyes. dressed in a tight-fitting white lv dress, she exuded an elegant and aristocratic aura, but there was an underlying sense of superiority that made others uncomfortable. upon seeing the woman, lu zhis face clouded over with frost, and he spoke with a displeased tone, this is my home. please dont come in without reason. im your aunt. is this how you talk to me? luna manchester scolded, visibly angry. youve severed all ties with my mother, and i have no connection with the house of manchester. please leave. in the future, do not disturb me and my wife. otherwise, we will leave sweden immediately, lu zhi responded impatiently. you are audacious! luna expressed her strong disapproval. lu zhi didnt even spare her a glance and walked inside while holding jiang yinings shoulder. luna stared intently at them and then followed suit. she asked jiang yining, you are ah zhis wife? yes, jiang yining nodded. in a haughty tone, luna said, forgive me for being blunt, but you are simply not worthy of him. if lu beicheng didnt return, the entire house of manchester would be inherited by lu zhi, and he deserved a more distinguished woman to be his wife. jiang yining smiled and replied, i know, but since lu zhi has chosen me, he wont marry anyone else. even if you look down on me, theres nothing you can do about it, is there? luna wrinkled her nose in disdain. jiang yining paid little attention to her. if lu zhi didnt want to associate with the house of manchester, she wouldnt go out of her way to befriend their cold rear ends. furthermore, miss manchester had a thoroughly unpleasant way of speaking. shed have to be insane to listen to her snide remarks. jiang yining turned to a servant and said, could you please make me a glass of juice? of course. the servant headed to the kitchen. jiang yining and lu zhi sat on the sofa to rest. luna manchester approached lu zhi and said, lu zhi, the conflict between your mother and the family has nothing to do with you. as long as you are willing to give up the lu family and return to the house of manchester, your great-grandfathers title will pass to you. the entire family fortune will belong to you. additionally, we will help you find a woman who can assist you in various aspects, to be your wife. you should consider this carefully. what the house of manchester can offer you is a thousand or ten thousand times greater than what the lu family can provide. hey, are you acting like im dead? lu zhi and i havent even divorced yet, and youre already thinking of finding him a new wife? according to chinese law, a husband can only have one wife. so are you planning to make the new woman his mistress or just a secret lover? jiang yining couldnt help but interject. this is my home, and i have more authority to speak here. if you dare insult me again, i can throw you out right away. do you believe me? your words carry no weight here, please keep quiet, luna retorted. this is my home, and i am the lady of the house. i have more right to speak than you do, jiang yining calmly responded, if you dare to insult me again, i can have you thrown out immediately.. do you believe that or not? Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: You Have No Right to Speak Here, Please Shut Up (2) chapter 270: you have no right to speak here, please shut up (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio luna thought the woman before her was incredibly coarse. turning her head, she looked at lu zhi and said, are you allowing her to bully your aunt? jiang yining buried her head in lu zhis chest and spoke pitifully, honey, im your legally wedded wife. how can you tolerate someone else giving instructions to your wife? lu zhis chest was slightly sore from the collision, but he wore an indulgent smile and patted her petite head. dont worry. i wont let anyone mistreat you. your affection for me is still the best, jiang yining said with a triumphant smile directed at luna. luna was about to speak. but then lu zhi coldly said, she is my wife, please show some respect. otherwise, kindly leave my house. you are treating your aunt like this because of her? luna found it hard to believe. you dont hold a candle to her, not even a single finger, lu zhi ridiculed without hesitation. luna was left speechless and looked at lu zhi with a reproachful expression for a while before saying, i know youre upset with your family, whidr is why i wont blame you for saying these things. but tonight, you must come with me to the house of manchester. your grandfather really wants to see you. i wont go with you, lu zhis tone remained frigid. its not up to you, luna said and clapped her hands. more than a dozen burly bodyguards came out into the courtyard, surrounding them. lu zhi wore a gloomy expression and said, do you think they can force me to leave? i know youre skilled, but you need to think carefully. in swedish territory, theres nothing i cant do. you may be able to protect yourself, but can you ensure the safety of the woman by your side every moment? luna threatened, if you refuse to come with me, her life may be in danger at any time. lu zhi squinted slightly, his pupils filled with intense hostility. this was a sign that he was getting angry. seeing this, jiang yining suggested, lets go with her for a while. dont let this minor issue ruin our honeymoon. after all, the house of manchester just wanted to invite lu zhi for a talk, and they wouldnt do anything overly extreme. so why not go? luna thought jiang yining was afraid of death. youre being sensible. lu zhi held jiang yinings hand and said, youll come with me. sure. if you marry a chicken, follow the chicken; if you marry a dog, follow the dog. where you go, i naturally have to go, jiang yining replied with a bright smile. lu zhi sighed and thought, youre quite the little drama queen, hatching sinister plans the moment you see enemies. ? ? in the end, both of them followed luna manchester to the house of manchester. the journey took about an hour. they arrived at an ancient castle. the castle was vast, resembling a palace. uniformed servants were visible everywhere, respectfully bowing to them. finally, they entered the building. luna, with her haughty demeanor, stopped jiang yining and said, wait here. ill take ah zhi to see father. she believed that jiang yining was not worthy of meeting lu zhis grandfather. no, she must come with me. otherwise, i wont meet anyone, lu zhis attitude was unwavering. lunas beautiful face showed a displeased expression. youre just as stubborn as your mother. with noble manchester blood running through her veins, she couldnt understand why he insisted on being with someone of lower status. his mothers fall from grace was such a disgrace, and he still didnt seem to understand. youre as arrogant and disdainful as the other members of the house of manchester, lu zhi retorted unapologetically. lunas expression shifted a few times. jiang yining walked alongside lu zhi, holding his arm, and said, honey, id like to admire the murals here. why dont you go with her first, and ill find you later? jiang yining was considering lu zhi, thinking that his grandfather had sent someone specifically to invite him. it should be a matter of great importance. why would she, an outsider, meddle in? did you hear that? she doesnt want to go, luna added, descending the steps. lu zhi looked at jiang yining. arc you really going to stay here alone? yeah, jiang yining replied. dont worry, nobody can bully me. she was just trying to avoid bullying others. lu zhi hesitated for a moment and said softly, ill be back soon. okay, jiang yining smiled faintly. luna then led lu zhi away. jiang yining stood alone in the spacious living room, admiring the belongings of this family. it had to be said that the house of manchester had a long history, and even the casually arranged items in the living room had a history of over a hundred years. jiang yining had some knowledge of western culture, so she could discern the background of some of the items. after a while, she decided to search for lu zhi since he hadnt returned yet. however, she heard voices coming from the staircaseone mature and one childlike. miss abby, please be careful and walk slowly. go away! i want to play. i dont want to go to bed! the latter voice sounded quite young. intrigued, jiang yining walked over. as she approached, a small figure collided with her in the hallway. jiang yining was nearly knocked off balance but managed to stay on her feet. she lowered her gaze to see a blonde, blue-eyed little angel. hey, who are you? are you a guest at my house? the curious child asked, gazing up at her. im jiang yining. i was invited by your family to be a guest, jiang yining replied, impressed by the childs delicate appearance. however, she also noticed that the child seemed to be unwell, with a hint of blue under her eyes, pale lips, and a lack of color in her cheeks. miss abby. a nanny rushed over, saw her young mistress with jiang yining, and quickly approached, trying to pull the child away. miss, youre not feeling well, you cant interact with strangers. go away! i like to play with other people; dont bother me! abby, who had taken a liking to jiang yining, pushed the nanny away and wanted to play with her. however, the nanny refused to let her go. as they argued, abby suddenly began to breathe rapidly, clutching her throat. the nanny was alarmed. jiang yining noticed the situation and hurriedly approached, providing medical treatment. what are you doing? the nanny exclaimed. shut up! shes having an episode, and im helping her, jiang yining replied.. Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: What Did My Wife Do Wrong That You Want to Teach Her a Lesson? (1) chapter 271: what did my wife do wrong that you want to teach her a lesson? (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the nanny was silenced by her stern words and dared not make any further moves. jiang yining carried abby, who was on the verge of suffocation, to a nearby sofa. she then took out a silver needle she had with her and proceeded to perform some acupuncture, targeting certain acupoints. the nanny was shocked and said, if you harm our young miss, you wont leave the house of manchester alive. jiang yining didnt respond and continued the treatment methodically. after observing for a while, the nanny, who remained uneasy, hurried off to find a doctor. not long after she left, abbys distressed expression began to fade, and her breathing became more stable. jiang yining removed the silver needles from her body and said, dont rush it. breathe slowly. when you feel your chest isnt tight anymore, then you can sit up. okay, abby softly replied. jiang yining took out a handkerchief she had with her, wiped the sweat from abbys forehead, and said, your condition is congenital and quite complicated. treating it will be difficult. abbys symptoms resembled congenital asthma, but during the acupuncture treatment, jiang yining noticed that the needles turned slightly black, which suggested potential poisoning. however, she couldnt make a definitive diagnosis with just a cursory examination. yeah, other doctors have said the same, abby responded in a childish voice. are you a doctor? why did you use such long needles on me? yes, im a traditional chinese medicine practitioner, jiang yining replied with a slight smile. youre very brave. you didnt even cry when i was needling you. im used to it. abby had been physically frail since birth, and the house of manchester had always sought out top doctors to treat her. but no matter how skilled the physicians were, they couldnt eliminate the root of her illness. she was already seven years old but still couldnt go to school or play like a regular child. whenever she went anywhere, her nanny and servants would closely accompany her, fearing she might have an accident. abby knew that the people around her were just concerned for her well-being, but as a child, she naturally wanted to play freely. being constantly shadowed by caretakers made her feel irritable. occasionally, when guests came to her house, she would unconsciously approach and interact with them. seeing abbys tender age and the many hardships she had endured, jiang yining felt sympathy for her. she comforted her, saying, dont be afraid. things will get better. okay, abby replied with a smile. sister, will you play with me? sure, but we can only play some simple games. jiang yining took into account abbys frail health and suggested simpler activities. abby agreed enthusiastically. ? ? the nanny had gone to fetch a doctor and, upon her return, coincidentally encountered luna. she respectfully bowed to luna. luna asked, why arent you with abby? miss abby had a sudden illness, so i went to find a doctor, the nanny replied. upon hearing this, luna glared at her fiercely. couldnt you have called for someone else? abby was left alone when she fell ill. if anything happens, can you bear the responsibility? the nanny opened her mouth to respond, but luna didnt listen and just walked away. luna hurried into the living room and saw jiang yining with her daughter. she rushed forward and pushed jiang yining aside, saying, what are you doing to abby? i warn you, if anything happens to my daughter, i wont spare you! she tightly embraced abby, her gaze filled with disgust and wariness. jiang yining hadnt expected that the girl shed saved was lunas daughter. she smiled casually and said, i just saved your daughter. you dare to say that just to win my favor? luna thought jiang yining was trying to ingratiate herself with the intention of being accepted by the house of manchester. she had seen many shameless individuals like her before and had no trust in her. if you dont believe it, then so be it. i just wanted to save a life. the social status of the person i save doesnt matter to me, jiang yining replied with a shrug. she believed in the principle of a doctors duty to help anyone in need. luna scoffed. abby, in lunas arms, whispered, mom, this sister really saved me. she used long needles to treat me before the child could finish her sentence, lunas anger flared up. using needles on a child? this despicable woman! coincidentally, the nanny arrived with the doctor just in time. luna handed the child to the nanny and, in a fit of anger, said to jiang yining, dont think that all zhis protection will make me hesitate to take action against you. how could you dare to use needles on abby, on such a young child? what kind of person are you? using silver needles to stimulate acupuncture points is a method of traditional chinese medicine for treating people, not causing harm to them, jiang yining explained.. Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: What Did My Wife Do Wrong That You Want to Teach Her a Lesson? (2) chapter 272: what did my wife do wrong that you want to teach her a lesson? (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio do you think ill believe your nonsense? luna ordered her servant, teach her a lesson properly! the servant was about to approach when, at that moment, lu zhi and mr. manchester came out. lu zhis expression turned ice-cold upon hearing lunas intention to harm jiang yining. he sternly said, is this how the manchesters treat their guests? what did my wife do that you want to teach her a lesson? mr. manchester also spoke up, reprimanding his daughter, luna, what arc you doing? didnt i tell you not to disrespect guests? father, this woman abused abby, luna complained. the manchesters held immense power and status, but they had few descendants. currently, there were only two granddaughters in the entire manchester family. one was lunas daughter, and the other was her brothers daughter, with a twenty-year age gap between them. the other granddaughter was currently studying in the uk and had not yet returned. therefore, abby was the sole heir at the moment. she was young and fragile, having experienced her fair share of hardships, and the family cherished her deeply. anyone who dared to harm her would incur the wrath of the entire house of manchester. mr. manchester appeared displeased but, for the sake of lu zhi, asked calmly, so, what exactly happened? miss jiang is here as our guest for the first time. how did she end up in a conflict with abby? she holds a grudge against me, claiming that shes unworthy of abby. so, when the nanny wasnt around, she secretly used silver needles to harm her, to vent her frustration, luna said, preempting any response. jiang yining almost burst out laughing. i saw that abby was ill and helped treat her voluntarily. lu zhi, firmly supporting his wife, added, yining is a traditional chinese medicine practitioner with extraordinary skills. she has been treating my illnesses. with lu zhis testimony, jiang yinings words gained greater credibility. mr. manchester turned to abby and asked, abby, tell me what happened. luna comforted her daughter, saying, abby, be honest and dont be afraid. abby blinked her eyes and, with a clear and childlike voice, said, sister did save me. after she used the needles on me, i no longer felt uncomfortable. luna was left speechless. mr. manchester then turned to abbys attending physician, asking, dr. max, is abbys condition as she claims? dr. max nodded, saying, miss abbys condition is indeed stable. ive heard about traditional chinese doctors using silver needles for acupuncture, which can be very effective for treating illnesses, but ive never witnessed it before. the situation had become clear. mr. manchester gave abby a warm smile and said, abby, you should go rest for a while. grandpa needs to have a few words with your mom and cousins. abby obediently nodded and waved to jiang yining, saying, sister, remember to visit our home and play with me in the future. jiang yining smiled slightly, and abby left with her nanny. mr. manchester suppressed his smile and ordered, luna, apologize to miss jiang. luna knew she had misunderstood jiang yining, but apologizing to her was a bitter pill to swallow. however, luna remained motionless. lu zhi became angry and, holding jiang yinings hand, said, it appears that this family does not welcome us. my wife kindly tried to help abby, and in return, she was falsely accused. we wont stay any longer. lets go. with that, he started walking. jiang yining followed his lead. mr. manchesters voice grew sterner as he commanded, luna, this is your last chance. apologize! seeing her fathers anger, luna finally stepped forward and said, im sorry for my overzealous concern for abby. i hope you can forgive my impulsive behavior. for a proud person like luna, making this apology was not an easy task. jiang yinings vexation subsided significantly with lunas apology. lu zhi also halted his steps. okay, i accept your apology, jiang yining said, not just for abbys situation but also for your previous attitude toward me. she pointed out lunas earlier disrespectful behavior in front of mr. manchester. mr. manchester cast a warning glance at his daughter and said, miss jiang is ah zhis wife. luna, you should treat her with respect. otherwise, i will have to discipline you. yes, father, i understand, luna nodded. all right, go and take care of abby. ah zhi and i will continue our conversation. yes, luna replied, suppressing her anger, and withdrew. jiang yinings lips curled into a happy smile. mr. manchester observed jiang yining and said, ive heard from ah zhi that youre a very intelligent young lady with a wide range of knowledge. i dont know if you enjoy horseback riding, but our family will host a horse racing event tomorrow. if youd like, you can come and join us. i quite like horseback riding. if i have the time, ill definitely come, jiang yining responded graciously. she had a favorable impression of mr. manchester, who did not display the same arrogance as his daughter. good, tomorrow, ill have someone pick you up, mr. manchester replied. ah zhi, earlier i talked to you about something. i hope youll consider it seriously. im getting older, and my health may not last much longer, mr. manchester directed his words to lu zhi, his tone sincere. lu zhi nodded in response but remained silent. afterward, he turned to jiang yining and said, its getting late, and you must be tired. lets head back. sure. jiang yining waved to mr. manchester and bid her farewell. after exiting the castle and sitting in the car, jiang yining commented, your grandfathers family is quite wealthy. lu zhi, i used to think you were just a rich kid, but now it seems you come from a powerful family. marrying into his family meant not only wealth but also significant influence and prestige. lu zhi replied in a subdued tone, you didnt ask me what my grandfather talked to me about. i didnt ask because i dont want to get involved in your familys affairs, jiang yining explained. she had no desire to meddle in the issues surrounding the lu family, aside from resolving lin yans situation. lu zhi patted her head and said, youve been through a lot today. i havent been througli anything. did you see how twisted your aunts face got with anger? jiang yining chuckled. by the way, lu zhi, when i was treating abby earlier, i noticed that she seemed to be poisoned. its similar to the toxins you had accumulated in your body since birth. lu zhi was born with an illness, and when jiang yining examined him, she discovered he had toxins in his body from birth. however, his toxins were minimal, and they were entirely eliminated after a few medicinal baths. at that time, she assumed that he might have previously seen an inept doctor who prescribed random medication, which left the residual toxins. but now, she found the same toxins in abbys body, and it seemed far more severe. when she inserted silver needles into her body, the needles turned black. this observation was puzzling. lu zhi and the manchester family had virtually no contact. they lived in different countries and had very little connection, yet both were affected by the same type of toxin. this raised questions about its origin. furthermore, abbys condition was far more severe. jiang yining thought it was best to alert lu zhi about this.. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Mrs. Lu, Would You Like to Have a Horse Riding Competition With Me? (1) chapter 273: mrs. lu, would you like to have a horse riding competition with me? (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio are you sure its the same type of toxin? yes, after studying medicine for so long, i can distinguish toxins, jiang yining replied calmly. this type of chronic toxin is hard to detect. over time, it can damage the brains neural tissue, leaving people mentally sluggish and lacking vitality. initially, the amount of toxin in your body was minimal, so it didnt affect you. however, abby is a child with a weak immune system. if we dont eliminate it soon, i estimate that within half a year she didnt finish her sentence, but they both understood. lu zhi remained silent for a while before asking, if you were to treat her, how confident are you that you can completely remove the toxin? one hundred percent, jiang yining replied confidently. okay, when the time is right, ill have you step in and help abby. for now, lets keep this matter quiet. understood. jiang yining knew that if lu zhi didnt immediately inform the manchester family, he had his reasons. she didnt press further and followed his instructions. the next day, early in the morning, a car from the manchester family arrived to pick them up and take them to the racetrack. when they arrived, the racetrack was already bustling with people. the manchester family had a prominent status in sweden, and there were numerous individuals seeking to gain their favor. it was said that mr. manchester was hosting a horse race, and a significant number of nobles, social elites, and wealthy businessmen had come specifically for the event. luna also brought a young girl with her. this girl was the granddaughter of the austin family, with whom the manchester family had maintained a generational friendship. she had a charming appearance and a graceful figure. most importantly, she was highly educated, excelling in horseriding and music, making her an outstanding individual. luna believed that only women of illustrious lineage and exceptional qualities were deserving of lu zhi. they were the ones poised to become the matriarchs of the esteemed manchester family, guiding it to a radiant future with ah zhi by their side. in her view, jiang yining was an outsider, fit at best to be lu zhis secret liaison, but not worthy of being his wife. with that perspective in mind, luna brought vinnie over to the horse race. her intention was to subtly undermine jiang yinings status, hoping to provide lu zhi with a clearer view of who truly deserved the role of his life partner. from a distance, luna spotted her father engrossed in conversation with lu zhi and jiang yining. she leaned in closer and whispered to vinnie, remember that little chinese boy we used to play with when we were kids? vinnie had already received some guidance from her mother before coming here. she knew that the manchester family intended to bring back their grandson who had been left in china, making him the heir to the entire manchester family fortune. on the side of the manchester family, it had been hinted that they hoped she would marry him. vinnie nodded, her face flushing slightly. 1 do. he was quite handsome as a child. today, hes here as well, luna pointed to lu zhis direction and continued, over there. vinnies eyes were immediately drawn to the tall, dashing, and profoundly charismatic figure of lu zhi. a hint of rosy blush graced her fair cheeks. following that, her gaze shifted to jiang yining, and her brows knit slightly as she inquired, who is that woman? with an air of superiority, luna explained, she she is all zhis paramour, having been with him for quite some time. rest assured, she wont alter ah zhis future wifes status. at most, shell be a mistress. even if she bears children, her offspring will never inherit the manchester familys noble title. this was akin to a reassurance for vinnie. she had some reservations, but she didnt really regard jiang yining as a threat. in noble circles, having paramours was quite normal. her father, for instance, maintained over a dozen. yet, in sweden, paramours were not recognized by the family and could only enjoy a lavish lifestyle. they could never truly infiltrate the familys core and thus posed no genuine threat. in the future, lu zhi would inherit the massive manchester family. having multiple paramours wouldnt be surprising. shall i take you to greet him? hell be participating in the horse race as well. vinnie, your equestrian skills are remarkable. perhaps you could even spar with him, luna suggested, sensing vinnies budding interest. yes, please, aunt luna, vinnie replied, her tone composed. satisfied, luna nodded and walked with her toward lu zhi. meanwhile, jiang yining and lu zhi had a discussion with mr. manchester for a while. mr. manchester then instructed the housekeeper to bring two horses: one red and one black. mr. manchester said, the black one is called thunder. its a dawan horse, exceptionally fast but rather temperamental. it requires a strong-willed rider to handle it. ah zhi, youll be riding this horse today.. Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Mrs. Lu, Would You Like to Have a Horse Riding Competition With Me? (2) chapter 274: mrs. lu, would you like to have a horse riding competition with me? (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio this little red horse is called liu yun. its temperament is relatively gentle, but its also quite fast. yining, youll be riding this horse. mr. manchester had considered their physical condition and riding skills and chose the horses accordingly. jiang yining reached out and stroked liu yun. the horse flicked its tail lazily and gazed at her with gentle eyes. thank you, jiang yining said with a smile. were all family. theres no need to be polite, mr. manchester said kindly. but before he could continue speaking, lunas voice interjected strongly, father, ive asked you for liu yun multiple times, and youve always refused. how can you just reward it to her? reward? it sounded as though jiang yining was a servant of the manchester family. everyone present was keen enough to detect the implication in lunas words. lu zhis face darkened, ready to react. however, mr. manchester was quicker, reprimanding luna, luna, ive warned you not to be disrespectful to ms. jiang. this horse was a gift from me to her, not a reward. if you speak out of turn again, ill have you dismissed. luna reluctantly bit her lip and said in a low voice, 1 misspoke, no need to make such a fuss. then, she intentionally steered the conversation toward vinnie, saying, father, look whos here. seeing vinnie, mr. manchesters expression softened, vinnie, when did you return? i arrived two days ago. i initially intended to visit you first, but then i thought wed cross paths at the racetrack today, so 1 didnt visit your home. manchester grandpa, youre not angry with me, are you? vinnie exhibited elegance and grace, mixed with a touch of warmth and playfulness. mr. manchester had a strong fondness for her and shook his head, indulging her, how could i be angry with you? you must visit our home often in the future. of course, grandpa, vinnie replied. she then cast a shy and curious glance at lu zhi, asking, grandpa, who is this? hes my grandson, lu zhi, mr. manchester introduced. vinnies beautiful eyes showed a moment of realization, so its you. when you were young, you stayed in sweden for a while. you used to play games with me and always pulled my braids, even making me cry once. i didnt expect that after all these years, we would meet again. lu zhi had a faint recollection of the incident vinnie mentioned, but it wasnt particularly clear. he nodded lightly and said, nice to meet you. vinnie didnt show any dissatisfaction with his somewhat distant greeting. instead, she spoke even more warmly, nice to meet you too. since youre here in sweden, you must stay for a few more days. im a local, so i know the area well. i can show you around. jiang yining was speechless. why did this scene feel so much like a reunion of childhood sweethearts after so many years? she was out of place? lu zhi also noticed vinnies coldness towards jiang yining and responded indifferently, no need, my wife and i are here on our honeymoon. weve already arranged for a guide, so you dont have to trouble yourself. upon hearing the term wife, vinnies tone faltered for a moment. it didnt match lunas description of jiang yining as a lover. but quickly she regained her composure. even if shes his wife, what did it matter? a chinese wife from a humble background wouldnt be recognized by the manchester family. lu zhi would surely give her up if he wanted to inherit the title and wealth of the house of manchester. vinnie thought it over but didnt reveal any emotions on her face. she smiled politely and greeted jiang yining, so, youre mrs. lu. nice to meet you. jiang yining responded rather coldly, nodding in her direction. vinnie then proposed, mrs. lu, youre here to participate in the horse race, so you must be quite skilled in equestrian sports. how about a friendly competition between the two of us later? the winner can make a request from the other. what do you think? i dont have anything id like you to do for me. this proposal didnt particularly entice jiang yining. after considering it for a few seconds, vinnie took off her sapphire necklace and said, this necklace 1 just bought is worth seven million pounds. if you win, its yours. jiang yinings eyes sparkled. she didnt love money, but it made no sense to turn down a fortune that came her way. are you sure you want to use it as a wager? absolutely, vinnie said generously. jiang yining agreed, alright, ill accept. vinnie asked curiously, arent you going to ask me what i want you to do for me? no need to ask. she would win anyway! seeing jiang yinings self-assured expression, a touch of disdain crossed vinnies mind. after all, she was the chairwoman of the national womens equestrian association and had won several international equestrian awards. how could a rural woman like jiang yining possibly outperform her? when she won this race, she would ask jiang yining to lend her lu zhi for a day. this wasnt just about suppressing jiang yining. it was also an opportunity to foster a closer relationship with lu zhi. luna also brought out some of her jewelry and tossed a few pieces into a hat, saying, im making a contribution as well, betting that vinnie will win this race. luna was well aware of vinnies equestrian skills, so she was very confident that jiang yining would undoubtedly lose. if miss jiang wins this race, all my jewelry here will be yours. but if she loses, you also have to agree to do something for me. lu zhi stepped forward, gently holding jiang yinings shoulder, and said, 111 put up twenty million, betting that yining will win. if yining wins, 1 dont want your money. 1 just want you to promise me something. okay. with lu zhi joining the race, it significantly boosted vinnies motivation. she smiled and said, ill go find someone to bring my horse over. after saying this, she turned and walked away. jiang yining looked up at lu zhi and said, can i borrow your thunder? while liu yun was a good horse, it was too docile, and its speed couldnt compare to thunders. riding liu yun for casual strolls was fine, but in a race, it couldnt compete with thunder. lu zhi asked, can you handle it? only one way to find out, right? under lu zhis watchful gaze, jiang yining ran to thunder and, with an elegant leap, mounted the horse.. Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Beating Vinnie! (1) chapter 275: beating vinnie! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio thunder, true to its fiery temperament, sensed someone on its back and immediately snorted, restlessly pawing the ground, tossing its body, seemingly eager to dislodge jiang yining. mr. manchester, observing jiang yining on thunder, expressed his concerns, miss jiang is a young lady and may not handle thunder well. ah zhi, you should advise her to dismount to avoid any injuries. luna seized the opportunity to mock, yes, dont risk your life just to win the race. lu zhi, of course, worried about jiang yining too but had more faith in her abilities. if she wasnt confident, she wouldnt have attempted it. yining can do as she pleases. 1 wont hinder her, lu zhi calmly replied. with his endorsement, no one else could interfere. mr. manchester decided not to say anything further. luna was enjoying the show, confident that jiang yining wouldnt be compelled to ride thunder. if she fell and got hurt, it was her own responsibility. jiang yining was entirely focused on sensing thunders rhythm and paid no attention to the disparaging remarks around her. when thunder calmed down a bit, she cracked her riding whip. thunder went into a frenzy and shot forward like lightning. jiang yinings slender body bounced back and forth, appearing on the verge of being thrown off. lu zhis heart raced, but he remained composed, calmly following the petite figure. several times, jiang yining nearly got thrown off by thunder, but she clung firmly to the reins, stubbornly staying in the saddle. thunder galloped madly on the racetrack but, realizing it couldnt shake jiang yining, it angrily stamped its hooves and nearly reared up. jiang yining held the reins with both hands and then gave thunder a light flick with her whip, chuckling, you think you can throw me off? theres no horse out there that can manage that. behave and listen, ill give you some good grass later. thunder spread its hooves and continued to run. after a couple of laps, it started to tire and came to a stop, allowing jiang yining to ride it. controlling thunder, jiang yining approached lu zhi and proudly said, see, its obedient now, right? theres nothing in this world that 1 cant do. at this moment, she seemed like a lazy cat, showing off to its owner. lu zhi chuckled and replied, you did well. he relaxed the hand he had clenched into a fist by his side. jiang yining glanced at luna. luna, with a disdainful expression, looked away. taming thunder didnt necessarily prove that jiang yining had exceptional equestrian skills. luna was convinced that vinnie would outrun her. in the racecourse, after a few rounds, the results were already clear. the atmosphere became increasingly lively, and at that moment, the announcer stepped forward, specifically naming the next race between house of austins daughter, vinnie, and jiang yining from china. the crowd reacted with a stir. everyone knew vinnie was an exceptional equestrian, and she could have represented the country in the olympics if not for her noble birth. as for jiang yining, where did she even come from? many hadnt even heard of her! who on earth gave her the audacity to challenge vinnie in a race? shes way out of her league! before the race even began, almost everyone believed that vinnie was a sure winner. they waved their little flags and cheered for her. jiang yining and vinnie suited up in protective gear, mounted their horses, and made their way to the starting line. amid the resounding cheers, a young voice rang out. go, sister yining! you will definitely win! jiang yining looked over to see abby standing by lu zhi, shouting with her young voice to cheer for her. lu zhis dark eyes were fixed on her as he shouted, jiang yining, first place is yours for sure! jiang yining smiled slightly and responded, i will win, sister! next to them, vinnie heard what she said and sneered, winning or losing isnt determined by talking big. its about skills. indeed. vinnie hesitated for a moment and said, 1 know youre lu zhis wife, but i am determined to have lu zhi. after i win this race, i want you to lend him to me for two days. jiang yining hadnt expected this kind of demand from vinnie, but she retorted, alright, we can talk about it when you win. as soon as those words were spoken, the referee fired a gunshot, and the race officially began! jiang yining and vinnie both raised their riding crops high in the air almost simultaneously.. Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Beating Vinnie! (2) chapter 276: beating vinnie! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio crack! two horses instantly raced ahead! the entire crowd in the arena was filled with excitement! go, vinnie! vinnie is the best! vinnie is number one! vinnie, beat her! cheers drowned the racecourse. abby, with her childlike voice, was standing by lu zhis side, cupped her hands around her mouth like a megaphone, shouting, go, sister! sister is the best! vinnie is last! lu zhi was swept up in the enthusiasm too, cheering for jiang yining! five minutes passed! the first lap ended! vinnie led the way, slightly ahead! jiang yining followed closely behind! the gap between the two wasnt significant! the host also marveled at the equestrian skills of the two riders. with excitement, he shouted, austins vinnie has taken the lead! she truly lives up to her reputation! and our little-known miss jiang isnt far behind! although she started with a slight disadvantage, shes keeping up with our miss austin! will vinnie leave jiang behind, or will jiang make a comeback? the viewers, although surprised by jiang yinings abilities, still had more confidence in vinnie! after all, jiang yining was good but only second best! she couldnt surpass vinnie! as the race progressed, vinnie, out of the corner of her eye, caught sight of jiang yining. she felt a sense of urgency growing within her. she had already given her all and performed at her highest level. why was jiang yining catching up? and worse, she was closing the gap little by little! if she was really overtaken by jiang yining in front of so many people, vinnie couldnt accept the humiliation. with her pride, she couldnt bear to lose to jiang yining. so, she started whipping the horse relentlessly. the horse let out a strained neigh and accelerated once more. observing this, jiang yining smiled and continued to calmly adjust her synchronization with thunder. during a horse race, the key was the perfect synergy between rider and horse. relentlessly whipping the horse only made it agitated. another five minutes passed! the second lap ended! the gap between jiang yining and vinnie was now less than five meters! furthermore, thunders speed was increasing significantly, almost reaching its peak. the third lap officially began! the host, holding a microphone, was nearly going mad as he eagerly followed their progress, now, theres only half a lap to go! miss vinnie and miss jiangs horses are neck and neck, with no clear leader! jiang yining is truly remarkable to turn the tables from a disadvantage! shes showing top-notch mental fortitude! what kind of exciting performance will she present for us next? as he finished speaking, thunder suddenly let out a neigh. it raised its front hooves, and with lightning speed, it dashed forward frantically. on the other hand, vinnies horse came to a halt. it was panting heavily, refusing to take another step forward, no matter how hard she whipped it. the cheers from the crowd came to an abrupt stop. all eyes were now fixed on jiang yining, with no one paying any attention to vinnie. in the spectator stands, lu zhis voice sounded languid as he said, now, do you know who the real equestrian master is? luna knew he was intentionally mocking her and replied in a subdued tone, until the very last moment, its not certain who will win or lose. ha, well, lets see you admit defeat when the time comes. lu zhi remained silent, focusing his attention on the racetrack. jiang yining, riding thunder, completed the fourth lap in just two and a half minutes! this was almost half the usual time! vinnie tried to adjust her horses state and catch up, but she had fallen behind by a full lap! the fifth lap jiang yining managed to reduce her time to one minute and fifty seconds! this was like setting a world record! the entire audience held their breath, waiting for the final result! the last lap! the hosts voice was hoarse, but he was still enthusiastic, 1 can hardly believe my eyes. miss jiang completed the final lap in just one minute and thirty seconds! along with his voice, at the finish line of the racetrack, bang, bang, bang! seven gunshots in succession! jiang yining and thunder unquestionably secured first place! the enormous racetrack fell into utter silence for a few seconds. then, the entire audience erupted into thunderous applause! it was truly an incredible spectacle! i low did this girl from china manage to achieve this? she had effectively suppressed vinnie, leaving her no chance to fight back. it was truly admirable! lu zhi rushed to jiang yining and gently lifted her down from the horse. 1 didnt embarrass you, did 1? jiang yining said proudly. my wife is the best! lu zhis dark eyes sparkled with astonishing brightness as he gazed deeply into jiang yining, filled with pride. this was the woman he had chosen, someone who could accomplish anything with ioo% effort. who said she wasnt worthy of him? lu zhi couldnt help himself and kissed jiang yining on the cheek. jiang yining was momentarily stunned. in the meantime, vinnie walked over, leading her horse. she looked embarrassed. she instructed her servant, this horse doesnt obey. later, have it taken away and put down. she attributed all the reasons for her failure to the horse. it was the only way she could defuse embarrassment and feel a little better about herself. the servant was about to lead the horse away, but jiang yining spoke up, i dont want your necklace. give me this horse. vinnies voice was cold as she said, no, we agreed to the jewelry, so you get the jewelry. jiang yining smiled and moved closer to lu zhi. she said, if im not mistaken, ah zhi also made a bet with you earlier. if i win, you have to agree to something for him. vinnie furrowed her brows. jiang yining raised her gaze and looked at lu zhi, saying, all zhi, 1 want her horse. this overt display of affection deeply wounded vinnies pride.. Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Don’t Touch My Waist, It Itches chapter 277: dont touch my waist, it itches translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio vinnie stared resentfully at lu zhi, hoping he would show some compassion and not help jiang yining harm her. however, the next moment, lu zhi said without hesitation, miss vinnie, you should have heard what my wife said. please give her the horse. vinnie clenched her lip so hard it felt like she was about to draw blood. she had never been humiliated like this in her entire life! jiang yining! she would remember her! vinnie remained quiet for a moment, then muttered to her servant, hand the horse over to them. okay. the servant dared not disobey and quickly led the horse over to jiang yining. jiang yining took the reins and gently stroked the horses head. the horse seemed to sense her emotions, calming down from its earlier agitation. jiang yining smiled at lu zhi and said, this horse is really good. lets airlift it back to our country. the jewelry they won from vinnie austin and luna would easily cover the cost of transporting three horses and building a new horse farm. its up to you. he would unconditionally support whatever his wife wanted to do. jiang yining was overjoyed. mr. manchester and the reluctant luna approached, with mr. manchester smiling as he said, yining, youre really amazing. in his lifetime, he had never seen a girl with such exceptional horsemanship, especially a chinese girl. youre too kind, mr. manchester. 1 just have a basic understanding. my grandfather is the true expert in riding. i learned everything from him, jiang yining modestly replied. mr. manchester was very interested in meeting her grandfather to see what kind of master could produce such a talented student, but he didnt press for more information. instead, he turned to luna and said, luna, didnt you make a bet with ah zhi just now? its time to fulfill the bet. lunas lips twitched slightly as she reluctantly approached. all zhi, you wouldnt ask for something unreasonable from your aunt, right? she tried to use her seniority to exert pressure on lu zhi, hoping he wouldnt propose any humiliating conditions. however, mr. manchester promptly said, ah zhi, the bet is unrelated to status. feel free to make your request. father luna stomped her foot, feeling wronged. however, mr. manchester remained unfazed. i initially wanted you to apologize to yining because you underestimated her. but upon reflection, 1 think its unnecessary. whether you hold yining in high regard or not is irrelevant to us. we dont care, lu zhi said indifferently, making it clear that luna, her aunt, held no value for him. lunas became increasingly uncomfortable. lu zhi paused and continued in a languid tone, nevertheless, since we made a bet, 1 will propose something. let yining treat abby. what? let jiang yining treat abby? no! luna was the first to oppose this. she exclaimed, what is she, really? she isnt a qualified doctor. 1 cant entrust my daughters life to someone unqualified! yining is highly skilled, and shes a licensed physician in our home country. she has a medical qualification, lu zhi replied, embracing jiang yinings shoulder, full of trust. shes treating my illness. can she compare to experts? at such a young age, what kind of medical skills can she possess? luna continued to express her distrust of jiang yining, full of rejection. even experts cant cure abby. if they can, will abby still be sick? lu zhi said. as long as you entrust abby to yining, 1 guarantee abbys recovery. and how can you guarantee that? luna asked, her tone confrontational. with my life. if i dont see any improvement in abbys condition before leaving sweden, you can do as you please, jiang yining said in a calm tone. luna stared at her in silence, feeling that jiang yining couldnt possibly be so benevolent. despite all the mistreatment, even suggesting that vinnie should marry lu zhi, jiang yining was willing to help her daughter get medical treatment? could there be an ulterior motive? she couldnt afford to give jiang yining such an opportunity! luna began to voice her refusal, but mr. manchester intervened firmly, very well, 1 allow you to treat abby. if you can cure abby, i will acknowledge you as our daughter-in-law in the manchester family. mr. manchester, too, did not recognize jiang yining, considering her background less than reputable. he had always treated her with politeness, aiming to make a good impression on lu zhi and facilitate his return to the manchester family. he had always addressed jiang yining as ms. jiang, rather than using a more intimate form of address, to maintain a certain distance. however, after witnessing jiang yinings courage and ability at the racetrack just now, he changed his mind. perhaps having ah zhi marry someone like her could lead the manchester family to a brilliant future. mr. manchesters words made lunas expression change entirely. father! how can you allow this wild girl to join our manchester family? she protested. luna, the decision 1 made is not for you to question, mr. manchester retorted, his voice carrying a tone of authority. he was not just her father but the emperor of the entire house of manchester, looking at the bigger picture and the future. luna knew her fathers character well, understanding that she couldnt sway his decision, so she fell silent. she glared at jiang yining, warning her directly, i warn you, if anything happens to abby, 1 will take your life! she didnt care about lu zhis presence now. she was making a direct threat. jiang yining smiled and remained silent as luna turned and left. mr. manchester had someone bring abby to them and then said to jiang yining, you can ask for anything you need from me. as long as you can cure abby, im willing to take the risk. okay, jiang yining replied. she gently touched abbys soft curly hair and said, little one, your sister will be spending more time with you in the coming days. abby looked up at her with innocent joy and replied, i like my sister. im happy to spend more time with her. sister, can 1 sleep with you tonight? before jiang yining could respond, lu zhi, in a cold tone, declared, no. he hadnt even slept together with yining, so of course, this little one couldnt either. he was her uncle, but that didnt change his decision. abby looked disappointed. jiang yining smiled and reassured her, dont listen to him. you can sleep with me, no problem. yay! abbys face lit up with a bright smile. lu zhis expression became somewhat gloomy. he regretted giving in to lunas condition and agreeing to let yining treat her. mr. manchester observed the harmonious trio and felt a hint of nostalgia, but it quickly faded. in the evening, jiang yining conducted a thorough examination of abby and formulated a treatment plan. since she and lu zhi didnt have much time in sweden, they needed to employ methods that would produce faster results. once the treatment showed its effectiveness, the house of manchester would naturally come to believe in her medical skills. for the subsequent treatment, she planned to entrust it to other doctors to handle. jiang yining promptly prepared a herbal bath for abby, just as she had done with lu zhi. she had abby soak in a tub filled with chinese herbal medicine while simultaneously using silver needles to puncture her acupoints and detoxify her. abby was still a child, and her poisoning was quite severe. throughout the treatment process, the little one had teary eyes, appearing pitiful. even the assisting servants felt sorry for her. despite the discomfort, jiang yining maintained a stoic expression as she encouraged abby to persevere. abby obediently followed her guidance and remained inside the herbal medicine tub. after a complete treatment session, jiang yining gently carried abby out. the originally tawny-colored herbal solution had been tainted into a dark brown by the toxins within her body. exhausted, abby laid in jiang yinings arms and fell into a deep slumber. jiang yining cradled her, entered the bedroom, covered her with a blanket, and left quietly. as she stepped into the corridor, she spotted lu zhi leaning against the wall, patiently waiting for her to emerge. his well-defined facial features were cast into a subtle shadow under the dim hallway lighting, exuding an air of restraint. it stirred an irresistible allure, making ones heart flutter. the masculine charm was undeniably enticing. jiang yining approached him and asked, why havent you gone to sleep? lu zhi replied with a faint smile, placing his hand on her shoulder and massaging it gently. i was waiting for you to finish the treatment. are you tired? jiang yining sighed, exhausted. i havent rested the entire day. how could i not be tired? im so worn out that 1 could fall asleep right here. lu zhi proposed, how about going to my room? ill give you a massage. jiang yining teased, why the sudden kindness? lu zhi explained, you saved abby for my sake. i have to repay you. with those words, he led her to his bedroom. jiang yining was indeed weary and, following his lead, collapsed onto his plush bed. she muttered, fine, you still have a conscience. help me with a five-minute massage, and then ill leave. alright, lu zhi agreed. he brushed her hair to the side and began kneading her shoulders. jiang yining felt so comfortable that she sprawled out. after a while, jiang yinings face turned bright red. no more massage, she requested, attempting to sit up. lu zhi, however, forcefully pushed her back down and said, we havent finished the massage yet. whats the rush? jiang yining was speechless. hadnt they agreed to repay her for treating abby? why did it feel like a coerced transaction? lu zhi continued to focus on massaging her. time passed, and jiang yinings body completely relaxed. her eyelids grew heavy and gradually closed. she fell asleep completely. lu zhi noticed that she was no longer moving and ceased his ministrations. he gently turned her over, undressed her, and put her in pajamas. good night, my little cat. sweet dreams.. Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: He Wants to Fight For His Wife No Matter What! (1) chapter 278: he wants to fight for his wife no matter what! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio in the morning, jiang yining opened her eyes and realized that the place where she had slept seemed somewhat unfamiliar. after a few seconds of bewilderment, she pulled back the covers and examined her clothes. subsequently, with a calm expression, she climbed out of lu zhis bed and walked out. in the living room, she found lu zhi having breakfast. jiang yinings seemingly calm face was instantly filled with irritation. lu zhi, were you the one who changed my clothes last night? no, lu zhi replied softly, you wanted to have chinese food, right? ive already arranged for a genuine chinese chef to make you breakfast. please, have some. jiang yining had no appetite left after what shed just discovered. she pointed at her outfit and asked, so who changed me into these pajamas? the maid, lu zhi calmly answered while serving a bowl of soup in front of her. you think it was me? hmph, you better hope it wasnt you. otherwise, id definitely poke your eyes out with a needle, jiang yining muttered. i told you i wanted to go back to my room to sleep last night. why didnt you take me back? leaving her in his room made anyone think of all sorts of things. seeing you sleeping so soundly, 1 couldnt bear to wake you. so i left you in the room to sleep while 1 moved to the guest room, lu zhi said, a slight smile playing on his lips. i havent complained yet about how you defiled my bedroom, so why are you questioning me? i jiang yining opened her mouth, attempting to speak. lu zhi interrupted, miss jiang, please dont flatter yourself. 1 have no interest in a flat-chested little girl like you. jiang yining gritted her teeth secretly. why did he have to call her flat-chested? even though she didnt have an hourglass figure, all the necessary parts were in their right places! after a moment of silence, jiang yining slammed her hand on the table. i dont feel like eating. youre not hungry? lu zhi raised an eyebrow. im full of anger. who would be hungry in this state? jiang yining said irritably and then turned and walked away. lu zhi watched her retreating figure and casually took a sip of tea. he said to the maid nearby, put all this breakfast in the refrigerator. heat it up for her when she gets hungry. yes. the servant nodded. lu zhi chuckled. that sly and cunning look, full of hidden depths, made him seem like a big wolf calculating his prey. jiang yining gave abby detox treatments twice, and the color of the medicinal bathwater became progressively clearer. she also instructed the servants to prepare some tonics for abby to drink. over the next two days, there was no rush to give abby more medicinal baths or acupuncture. her young body might not withstand such a high-intensity treatment, so jiang yining focused on stabilizing and strengthening her health. two days later, jiang yining took abby out for walks. initially, they hadnt planned to bring lu zhi along, but he insisted on joining them, so they let him. abby adored jiang yining and lu zhi. she called them brother and sister incessantly, her sweet words flowing from her little mouth. one moment she praised jiang yining for being the most beautiful sister shed ever seen, and the next she declared lu zhi to be a handsome prince from a fairy tale. they both felt a bit embarrassed by her lavish compliments. just when abbys treatment was progressing smoothly, luna paid them a visit, claiming she wanted to check on abbys condition. as abbys mother, she naturally had the right to see her. jiang yining and lu zhi didnt refuse and allowed her to come. as luna entered the castle and saw abby, she held her daughter and said, why have you lost so much weight? is it because you havent been eating properly? her words were filled with blame, with no trace of gratitude. abby, being a sensible child, explained, mom, ive been undergoing treatment these past few days, and ive had to take a lot of medicine. so my appetite hasnt been very good. but after each treatment, 1 feel much better. 1 think sister is a good doctor, so please dont say anything bad about her. her previous doctors used to give her injections and force her to take lots of medication, claiming it would make her healthier. she cooperated, but nothing seemed to work, and she had to endure all the side effects. sister yining was different. although the treatment was uncomfortable, she clearly felt her body becoming lighter after each session. therefore, she trusted sister yining. abby gently held her mothers cheeks with her tender, serious expression. luna was suspicious, thinking her daughter had been coached by jiang yining. ive brought a doctor to examine you, abby. listen to your mother, and lets have a thorough examination to determine the effectiveness of her treatment.. Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: He Wants to Fight For His Wife No Matter What! (2) chapter 279: he wants to fight for his wife no matter what! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio abby was somewhat reluctant, but she couldnt go against her mothers wishes, so she nodded. luna held her daughter and looked at jiang yining and lu zhi, saying, ive brought an expert to examine abbys condition. 1 assume you dont have any objections? of course not, jiang yining replied confidently about her medical skills. she had full faith in her abilities. she wouldnt be afraid even if an entire team of experts were brought in. please come in, dr. smith, luna said to the person at the door. a middle-aged white man with graying hair and a bushy mustache entered. he walked up to everyone, took out his instruments, nodded in greeting, and carefully began examining abby after taking her from lunas arms. abby stared at the adults with her big round eyes. after a while, dr. smith stopped his examination, his expression particularly shocked. he had been one of abbys primary physicians and was well aware of her condition. prior to this examination, luna had informed him that a quack doctor had come, claiming to be able to eradicate abbys underlying condition in a short time. he didnt believe this claim because abbys case was very complex, involving both congenital diseases and a buildup of toxins. he had tried many different approaches before, such as finding a blood donor with the same blood type as abby or using a quantum analyzer to extract and cleanse her blood before returning it. however, every approach carried significant risks due to abbys young and frail body. if something went wrong, it could be life-threatening, and no one was willing to take such a risk given abbys noble status. thats why they had proposed conservative treatment plans, hoping to wait until abby grew older for surgical procedures to be safer. before coming to this examination, dr. smith had prepared himself to expose this quack. but right at this moment, the undeniable fact stood before him, and dr. smith had no choice but to admit that there were people who excelled beyond expectations. abbys condition had improved significantly since the last examination. if there was any possibility, he really wanted to learn from this doctor how she had treated miss abby! luna noticed that dr. smiths expression seemed off and immediately asked, is abbys condition not good? 1 knew jiang yining was a liar! so arrogant! how could she possibly achieve what many teams of experts couldnt?! miss luna, miss abbys condition has genuinely surprised me, dr. smith started, but luna had already made up her mind that jiang yining had harmed her daughter. she was biased against jiang yining, and now that jiang yining had promised to heal abby to gain her fathers favor, luna was furious, thinking it had led to a deterioration in abbys condition. jiang yining, how could you be so malicious! you can even manipulate such a young child! today, ill take my daughter away! 1 will report this to my father! you wont gain recognition from the house of manchester! luna scolded jiang yining and moved forward, picking up abby and preparing to leave. jiang yining frowned and muttered, this cant be. abbys condition has improved significantly. when she had checked abbys pulse, the childs heartbeat was noticeably stronger than before. could it be that luna had a strong aversion to her and deliberately found a doctor to produce a false diagnosis? lu zhi stepped in to stop luna and said, you brought this doctor here. we cant rely solely on his words. lets find another hospital for an impartial and fair diagnosis. what do you mean? i am abbys biological mother. i want her to recover more than anyone. if jiang yinings treatment works for my daughter, why would i stop her from continuing to treat her? luna found lu zhi incomprehensible. lu zhi had more faith in jiang yinings medical skills than anyone else. your father has already decided, allowing yining to treat abby. if theres no convincing evidence to prove yinings treatment is ineffective, 1 wont allow you to take abby away. try to stop me if you dare! luna shouted loudly, her face filled with anger. lu zhi remained unmoved, showing no fear. the atmosphere in the living room suddenly became tense. even young abby sensed that something was wrong and pouted, crying out, mom, dont fight with him. luna didnt respond, and lu zhi stood his ground, unyielding. jiang yining glanced at dr. smith and asked, are you sure abbys condition is worse than before? smith, the doctor, finally had the chance to speak and said excitedly, ms. luna, your daughters condition has indeed exceeded my expectations, but it has improved significantly compared to before. please let this doctor continue to treat her! she will save your daughter! jiang yining was speechless. so the incomplete sentence he swallowed earlier was about this? luna looked shocked and exclaimed, how is that possible? miss luna, i dare to guarantee with my faith and life that miss abbys condition has indeed improved significantly. its a miracle! doctor smith admired jiang yining and asked, miss jiang, would you be willing to discuss the treatment plan with me? im ready to pay any price you ask! jiang yining calmly replied, its a common method in traditional chinese medicine. if youre interested, i can write it down in detail and share it with you. her indifferent attitude greatly impressed doctor smith. chinese culture was indeed profound and extensive! he completely ignored luna and kept asking jiang yining questions. lu zhi looked mockingly at luna, who had been shouting about blaming jiang yining earlier, and said, you were accusing yining earlier, but now what do you say? luna couldnt confront lu zhi anymore and her face turned red. if you have no trust in yining, then we dont need to continue helping abby. if you want to take the child away, go ahead. we wont stop you, lu zhi said firmly. lu zhi genuinely liked abby. the child was cute, clever, smart, and sweet-mouthed, almost like a little angel. however, no matter who it was, they couldnt compare to jiang yining in his heart. luna had humiliated yining repeatedly. naturally, he had to defend yinings honor. please escort our guest out, lu zhi instructed the servants. the servants approached to escort luna out. luna stubbornly retorted, my father ordered jiang yining to treat abby. you cant just treat her halfway and then abandon her.. Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: She Was Really Shameless! chapter 280: she was really shameless! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she intended to use mr. manchester to suppress the two of them, forcing them to yield. but lu zhi was not easily swayed. he coldly retorted, yining treats abby not because of the old masters orders, but out of her conscience as a doctor. she cannot bear to see such a young child suffering from illness. you, however, lack discernment. you barged in and even dared to insult her. we cannot serve you anymore. please leave! after lu zhi finished speaking, he scolded the servants, didnt i tell you to escort our guests out? why are you still standing there like idiots? the servants promptly moved forward, pushing luna and dr. smith to leave. luna was inherently proud and could not bring herself to humble her pride. when she saw how domineering lu zhi was, showing her no respect, she got angry and thought about leaving to seek another doctor for her daughter. dr. smith, on the other hand, still wished to continue discussing with jiang yining. he reluctantly urged luna, ms. luna, miss abby can only be treated effectively by miss jiang. dont let your anger cause suffering to your daughter. i refuse to believe her medical skills are exceptional! luna stubbornly argued. dr. smith replied, there may be others, but finding a famous doctor takes time, and miss abby may not have that time. the house of manchester was undoubtedly wealthy, capable of bringing in renowned doctors from all over the world to treat abby. however, nobody knew when they would find a doctor capable of completely curing abby. for so many years, luna and mr. manchester had expended a great deal of time and effort to bring in numerous individuals, yet they had not found the right one. if she let her anger lead her to miss jiang yining, luna would be the one filled with regret! dr. smith, a specially appointed expert from the royal swedish medical academy, held considerable weight in his words. at this moment, luna felt some regret for her impulsive behavior earlier. she shouldnt have let the situation escalate to this point. she thought that lowering her head to jiang yining would be more humiliating than ending her life. luna remained silent. the servants, under the oppressive atmosphere created by lu zhi, became more agitated as they hurried luna to leave. as they reached the entrance of the living room, abby suddenly began to cry. mom, i dont want to go. i want sister yining to continue treating me, abby said. luna quickly formulated a plan. jiang yining cared for children, right? if abby actively asked her, she should not be heartless enough to refuse, should she? its not that im forcing you to leave. its that they dont want to continue treating you, luna replied, trying to subtly place the blame on jiang yining and lu zhi. abby, on her mothers shoulder, looked at jiang yining and said, sister, dont you like abby anymore? jiang yining frowned slightly, frustrated with luna. why was it so difficult to admit a mistake? they had come to this point, and she still wouldnt back down. instead, she was forcing her own daughter to intervene, which was just a matter of pride. sister does like you. mom, sister likes me. abby spoke to her mother. luna loosened her grip, setting abby down, and said, im going back now, abby. you can stay here yourself. if they dont listen to you, just find your grandfather on your own. this was a clear attempt to force jiang yining. abby happily ran towards jiang yining. sister, my mom isnt taking me with her. lu zhi, displeased, stepped forward and stopped abby. he picked her up and quickly walked over to luna. in a dominant manner, he placed abby in her mothers arms. dont be so brazen in your bullying. if you dont apologize for your earlier actions, i will never allow yining to treat abby. even if you leave her here, 111 send her back, lu zhi declared, his expression ice-cold as he stared at luna, ignoring any family ties. luna was stifled, torn between the desire to walk away to avoid further humiliation and her inability to leave her daughter. after a prolonged silence, she clenched her teeth and said, im sorry. 1 was worried about abbys safety, so i said impolite things. i hope you can forgive me and continue treating my daughter. to whom are you apologizing? be clear. how will we know who youre apologizing to? lu zhi demanded. with a twitch of her mouth, luna said, im sorry, miss jiang. after speaking, she looked at lu zhi and asked, is this enough? lu zhi responded with a frosty expression, i know youre unwilling, and you cant stand yining. rest assured, we feel the same about you. in a few days, well leave here. well have no further ties to you or the house of manchester.. Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: He Is Planning To Forcefully Rely On Jiang Yining! (2) chapter 281: he is planning to forcefully rely on jiang yining! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he retracted his gaze and returned to jiang yinings side with abby in his arms. send the guests out! the resolute words were spoken. the servant hurried forward to escort luna away. anger appeared in lunas eyes as she turned around and left. mr. smith bowed respectfully to jiang yining and left with luna. there were only three people left in the living room. jiang yining took abby from lu zhis arms and coaxed her softly, abby, were you scared just now? abby shook her head and said, im sorry, sister. my mother was too harsh on you. even children understand things, especially someone as sensible as abby. however, she couldnt stop her mothers behavior. the adultss matters have nothing to do with you. jiang yining said, even if your mother didnt apologize just now, 1 wouldnt have left you alone. sister, youre so nice. abbys eyes sparkled as she looked at her. she looked exactly like a fangirl. jiang yining patted her head and said, youre so sweet. do you drink honey every day? abby smiled brightly. jiang yining coaxed abby to sleep. then, she looked for lu zhi and asked, is it okay for you to have a conflict with luna? the house of manchester was huge, and mr. manchester couldnt manage everything on his own. he delegated family affairs among his children, and luna was his right-hand woman. therefore, she had the pride to back her up! unlike others who abused their familys power. if luna didnt want lu zhi to return to the house of manchester, it would definitely be a big obstacle for him. jiang yining was worried that this would happen. lu zhi guessed her thoughts and patted her shoulder lightly, saying. its okay. im telling the truth. 1 really dont want to take over the house of manchesters business. he was born and raised in the lu family. everyone in the lu family treated him well, and one of the conditions for the house of manchester to accept him back was to cut off all ties with the lu family. how could lu zhi do such a heartless thing? jiang yining believed that he wasnt lying. she smiled and asked, many people are eager to get involved with the house of manchester, even if its just inheriting one in a million. they would dream about it. but you, you disdain it. do you want it? lu zhi hooked her chin and made her look at him. yining, if you want it, ill get it for you. he would bring whatever she desired to her. jiang yining felt a bit uneasy under his gaze. she raised her hand and slapped away his demonic hand. dont joke around. lu zhi, why have you been so indecent recently? you already know that its a joke. why take it so seriously? lu zhi chuckled and suppressed the waves in his eyes. jiang yining was speechless. if she couldnt win against him, why couldnt she avoid him? she turned around and walked towards her bedroom. on the other side. luna felt indignant after being defeated by lu zhi. she found her father and embellished the humiliation she felt from lu zhi and jiang yining. she complained, father, you havent even brought him home yet, and hes already so arrogant. he doesnt take me seriously. if you really bring him home, wont he be disrespecting me, his elder? mr. manchester was so shrewd, how could he not see through his daughters thoughts? you know better than anyone else whether he humiliated you or you deliberately stirred up trouble. mr. manchester said, luna, 1 know that youve contributed a lot to the house of manchester. i really owe you for not being able to leave the family assets to you. but you have to know that as a woman, you cant inherit the title. only all zhi can inherit it. he had a son, but his son didnt have any ambition. he lived a carefree life, uninterested in the family business. the only person he could rely on was his daughter. luna had been helping him with his business all these years. lunas heart grew wild and she wanted more. as her father, he had given her everything he could. luna looked depressed when she heard her fathers words. indeed. she had targeted jiang yining everywhere, finding fault with her. it wasnt that jiang yining had provoked her, but that was her way of venting dissatisfaction with her father. she had sacrificed so much for the family. in the end, all the benefits went to lu zhi. how could she accept this! father, i harbor no resentment towards you. 1 understand that all the decisions youve made are for the house of manchester. luna spoke words contrary to her feelings, but lu zhi i really couldnt tell that he was loyal to our family. ive explained to him that abandoning jiang yining and marrying vinnie would be better for him and the entire house of manchester. however, he was not even willing to make such a small sacrifice 1 cant imagine what he would do if you handed the entire family over to him. ive already done my research. all zhi is exceptionally capable. he was very talented, enough to take charge of the entire house of manchester. as for jiang yining shes no less capable than vinnie. perhaps in the short term, she would not be as helpful to all zhi as vinnie. but in the long run, this child could become lu zhis strongest support. you dont have to force ah zhi to give up on her, mr. manchester said unhurriedly. but luna wanted to persuade her father a little more. mr. manchester raised his hand and interrupted her remaining words. ive made up my mind. you dont have to say anything more. luna had to swallow the words she had on the tip of her tongue. yes, father. mr. manchester sensed her displeasure and suggested another idea, luna, if youre unwilling to hand over the family, you can always have a son yourself as the heir to the family. 1 trust your abilities more than all zhi. one was his daughter, who he had watched grow up and helped him for many years. one was his grandson who was far away in a foreign country and had almost no contact with him. the choice was clear for most people. luna, upon hearing this, unhesitatingly refused, i wont have another child. her bond with her husband was profound. three years ago, in a plane crash. her husband had died in an accident, and there was no trace of his remains. she made up her mind not to marry anyone else and spend the rest of her life with abby. at the thought of this, luna said, father, 1 agree with you handing the family over to lu zhi. however, 1 suggest that you observe him more. well, thats for sure. mr. manchester nodded. luna was very depressed after leaving her fathers place. she deliberately forced herself to forget the past however, her fathers words reminded her again. as long as that persons face appeared in her mind, her heart would ache so much that she couldnt breathe. if it werent for abby, perhaps she couldnt hold on any longer and had left with her husband. forget it. what was the use of fighting for so much? when abby grew up, she planned to find a place and put an end to it herself. just as she was thinking, a servant approached and said, miss, miss vinnie requests to see you. alright, please let her in. luna restrained all her emotions and returned to her arrogant and dignified aristocratic posture. it was as if the person who had been deeply hurt by emotions before wasnt her at all.. Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: Giving Her A Pharmaceutical Factory (1) chapter 285: giving her a pharmaceutical factory (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining wouldnt spare those who attempted to harm her. she just didnt want lu zhi to be overly worried about her. the two of them returned to the square, found qi feng and abby, and headed back to the castle. lu zhi immediately ordered qi feng to investigate this matter. on the other side. just as vinnie was about to fall asleep, she received a call from one of her subordinates. upon learning that seven or eight people couldnt subdue jiang yining, a girl, she angrily questioned, whats the use of having you guys? miss, please calm down. the servant advised with trepidation. how could vinnie not be angry? originally, they just needed to threaten jiang yining, make a clean exit, and leave no evidence behind. now, two people ended up in the hands of the police. if lu zhi insisted on investigating, it would surely unravel some clues. with the relationship between the house of manchester and the house of austin, he wouldnt do anything to her. however, if there were any lingering doubts in his mind, it would be challenging for her to cultivate a relationship with him smoothly and marry into the house of manchester in the future. after all, she wasnt lu zhis only choice for a marriage alliance. vinnie stared into space, contemplating for a while, and said, go and tell the two at the police station to push the blame on luna. yes. the servant didnt dare to ask any further and answered in a low voice. vinnie hung up the phone, got up from the bed, and put on her clothes again. then, she left in a hurry. as she passed through the living room, her mother, lady austin, happened to see her. she asked, its already so late. where are you going? i have some urgent matters to attend to. after saying that, she brushed past her mother. lady austin knew that her daughter was always decisive, so she didnt press for more details. vinnie left the house by car. when she arrived at the house of manchester, she gave luna a call. hello, aunt luna, are you asleep? luna perked up and said, im already in bed. whats the matter? well, theres something i want to tell you. its already so late. lets talk about it tomorrow. no, it has to be today. im already outside your house. vinnie insisted. hearing this, luna immediately sensed that it must be something significant. otherwise, why would vinnie be so anxious to see her? she paused for a few seconds and said, okay, then come over. the housekeeper led vinnie into lunas bedroom. luna, dressed in a white nightgown, crossed her long legs and scrutinized the somewhat disheveled vinnie with her deep blue eyes. she asked, tell me, what brings you to me? vinnies lips moved, and the next moment, she knelt on the ground. luna was taken aback and quickly stood up to help her. what are you doing? if you have something to say, just say it. our relationship doesnt require such formalities. following lunas support, vinnie stood up and said, aunt luna, i want you to help me with something. being sharp-witted, luna quickly grasped the situation and asked, is it related to jiang yining? yes. vinnie admitted straightforwardly and explained the whole story, i sent someone to look for her today, intending to scare her a bit and make her leave lu zhi on her own. this way, i could marry lu zhi soon and contribute to the house of manchester. however, i didnt expect jiang yining to be so skilled in sorcery that she defeated all seven or eight people i sent. currently, two of them are detained by the police. if they are not tight-lipped, lu zhi might find out that 1 orchestrated this. youre really muddle-headed! luna was on the verge of being infuriated. jiang yining was not an ordinary girl. with the courage she had shown on the horse racing track, she should have known that she wouldnt give up her position as ah zhis wife just because of mere intimidation! vinnie couldnt even see this, and she committed such a foolish act. how stupid! luna berated herself for misjudging the situation, thinking that vinnie was better than jiang yining. with tearful eyes, vinnie said, aunt luna, 1 know i was wrong. you can hit me or scold me, but please, you must protect me. otherwise, the marriage between our two families will be considered to have fallen through. can you bear to see your hard work fall into the hands of an ordinary woman like jiang yining? i can help all zhi. my grandfather also intends to contribute half of the assets of the austin family as my dowry. aunt luna, as long as you can help me, i will wholeheartedly support the house of manchester and take it to the next level. luna was still annoyed with her. however, she also heard vinnies words. after so many years, the businesses of both families had been intertwined and couldnt be separated.. Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Giving Her a Pharmaceutical Factory (2) chapter 286: giving her a pharmaceutical factory (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio if they wanted to continue their cooperation, they had to have a closer marriage to consolidate the relationship between the two families. otherwise, either family could betray the other at any time. the lifelong effort of her father and her may truly be in vain. therefore, she had no choice but to protect vinnie. luna fell silent for a while. then she said tiredly, you go back first. ill handle the matters at the police station. 1 wont let lu zhi suspect you. however, you have to remember that from now on, you have to discuss everything with me first. youre not allowed to act on your own. otherwise, if something goes wrong again, dont blame me for not protecting you. thank you, aunt luna. ill keep this in mind and never cause you any more trouble. vinnie lowered her stance. go ahead. luna waved her hand, gesturing for her to leave. she didnt want to look at her again. vinnie thanked her again and left with tears in her eyes. luna walked forward and closed the door. leaning against the door, lune quieted down for a moment. she figured that vinnie had left, so she finally flew into a rage. she threw everything in the room that could be smashed onto the ground. idiot! ah zhi had never had a good relationship with the house of manchester, and his father had been putting in a lot of effort these past few days to build up a good impression of him. she hadnt dared to do anything particularly outrageous when she made things difficult for jiang yining. but that scoundrel vinnie dared to send someone to threaten jiang yining! where did she get the guts? did she really think that the house of manchester had to marry her? countless thoughts flashed through lunas mind in the end, luna calmed down and made a call to the police station. the incident of being threatened by the thugs didnt leave much impact on jiang yining. she continued the rest of her journey with lu zhi. unknowingly, it was the day before they left sweden. mr. manchester invited them over for a meal, expressing gratitude for jiang yinings care for abby. in the past few days, jiang yining had given abby another detoxification session. most of the toxins in her body had been removed. as for the following treatment, she wrote a detailed plan and left it for dr. smith. abby was then sent back home. seeing that his granddaughter looked much better, mr. manchester was naturally very happy. his impression of jiang yining also improved. jiang yining and lu zhi were invited to manchester castle. the two of them had just arrived, abby, dressed in a purple princess dress and adorned with a diamond flower crown, ran toward them with excitement like an elf. she held jiang yinings hand and said, sister, i miss you so much. i miss you too. jiang yining had a cold personality and didnt usually like children because she felt that they were noisy. however, after spending some time with abby, it felt pretty good. as the two of them were talking, mr. manchester walked over and said, yining, i heard from ah zhi that you like chinese food. therefore, i specially asked the chef at home to prepare a delicious meal to your liking. thank you, mr. manchester, jiang yining said politely. why are you still calling me mr. manchester? you should call me grandfather, mr. manchester corrected her. regardless of my relationship with all zhi, hes still my grandson. half of my blood flows in his veins. yining, youre his wife. shouldnt you address me as grandfather along with him? jiang yining glanced at lu zhi. lu zhi nodded with a calm expression. jiang yining smiled and said, grandfather. thats a good child. aar. manchester responded kindly and invited them to take their seats. jiang yining, lu zhi, and abby sat down. luna also came down from upstairs, dressed up, and took a seat on the left side of mr. manchester. seeing that they had arrived, lunas tone was no longer as assertive as before, but rather carried a hint of gentleness. youve arrived. abbys condition has improved a lot these past few days. dr. smith followed miss jiangs instructions and helped her recuperate, and it has shown excellent results. miss jiangs medical skills are indeed remarkable. father, to commend her dedication to abby, you should reward her with a billion. a billion was already a very substantial amount. luna was indeed grateful to jiang yining. unable to express her gratitude in words, she chose to indirectly show her appreciation through monetary compensation. this way, she wouldnt owe jiang yining any favors. mr. manchester patted abbys head and said, indeed, she deserves recognition, but yining doesnt lack money. giving her money wouldnt mean much. jiang yining was speechless. she thought, grandfather, you overestimated me. im still lacking a billion mr. manchester pondered for a moment and said, how about this? our family has a pharmaceutical factory. its not very large. give it to yining. her medical skills are superb. this gift suits her. lunas expression changed slightly when she heard this. the pharmaceutical factory might not be large in scale, but its value far exceeded a billion. over the years of abbys illness, they had invited numerous experts to join their pharmaceutical factory for research and development. now, the estimated value of the pharmaceutical factory is at least 35 billion. her father had casually given it to jiang yining. he was already treating her as the granddaughter-in-law of the house of manchester. at the same time, it was also a friendly signal to lu zhi. with the aim of making him willingly return to the house of manchester. father, understanding medicine doesnt necessarily mean being able to manage a pharmaceutical factory, luna advised. not understanding is fine, she can learn slowly. besides, the pharmaceutical factory didnt lack personnel. its just changing the shareholder from me to yining, mr. manchester asserted without room for doubt. luna held her anger in, but considering that jiang yining had indeed saved abbys life. she didnt say anything else. jiang yining took in the expressions of the father and daughter. she understood the significant value of the pharmaceutical factory. she politely declined, grandfather, aunt is right. 1 know nothing about running a pharmaceutical factory. besides, theres no reason for me to accept such a valuable gift from you. gifts from elders to younger generation dont need reasons. if its given to you, take it. 111 have the lawyer contact you later and go through the procedures. mr. manchester was unusually domineering. jiang yining tilted her head and looked at lu zhi. why isnt he saying anything? if he wanted to accept it, she would accept it on his behalf. if he didnt want to, she could find a reason to reject him. lu zhi noticed her gaze and finally spoke faintly, thank you, grandfather. was that an acceptance? jiang yining also added, thank you for your kindness, grandfather. good child, lets enjoy the meal. mr. manchester laughed happily and invited them to continue with the meal.. Chapter 287 - Chapter 287:I Know All About What You Did (1) chapter 287:i know all about what you did (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after the meal, jiang yining was pulled by abby to play in her room. lu zhi followed mr. manchester to the study room. mr. manchester looked at the imposing lu zhi in front of him and sighed, all zhi, are you still blaming me for cutting ties with your mother and not caring about you and your brother? this is a dispute between the older generations. 1 have no right to interfere, and its not a matter of blame or not. its just that im closer to whoever raised me. lu zhis expression was indifferent. mr. manchester knew that even though he didnt say it, he still had resentment in his heart. helplessly, he said, its not that 1 dont care about you two brothers. its just that your mother chose your father, and they werent a good match. i wanted to use that to force her to come back. i never expected it to escalate into the situation it is now i understand your decision. lu zhi didnt blame his grandfather. therefore, after coming to sweden, he still hung out with his grandfathers family as usual. it was just that understanding was one thing, but he couldnt bring himself to feel close. mr. manchester compromised further and said, all zhi, now that im getting old. ive become more open-minded about many things. grandchildren had their blessings, and the elders should not interfere too much. you are not willing to give up yining and marry vinnie. 1 respect your decision. but the house of manchester needs you. i beseech you to stay in sweden and continue to rule the empire for me. dont let the efforts of generations in the house of manchester go to waste. grandfather, ive already made it very clear before. the lu family also needs me. i cant abandon the lu family and come to your side. lu zhi rejected firmly. without you, the lu family can choose another heir to inherit the family business. but youre the only one left in our family. ah zhi, you have many competitors in the lu family, but you are the only heir in the house of manchester. mr. manchester analyzed the pros and cons and said, as long as you agree, your aunt and i will spare no effort to support you. however, lu zhi remained unmoved. 1 see that aunt luna is taking good care of the family. you can leave it to her to continue managing. mr. manchester looked saddened. your aunt cannot inherit the title. without the title of nobility, and losing connection with the royal family, our familys enterprises are in jeopardy. lunas capabilities are indeed excellent, but in this aspect, she falls short. they were in control of the economic lifeline of the country. it was closely related to the entire country. if they lost their titles, the royal family could find an excuse to reclaim their operational rights by then, the downfall of the house of manchester was just a matter of time. if it werent for the male inheritance tradition, he wouldnt have gone through so much trouble repeatedly urging lu zhi to return to the family. lu zhis voice was low, im sorry. i really cant help you. all zhi mr. manchester wanted to persuade him further, but just as he called out to him, he started coughing. lu zhi stood up and poured him a glass of water. he walked up to him and wanted to pass it to him. however, he realized that his handkerchief was stained with blood. are you sick? yes. mr. manchester nodded and said, cancer. 1 dont have many years left. i was so anxious to invite you back because i hoped that before 1 passed away, i could find an heir and arrange everything properly. lu zhi fell silent for a moment and said, ill try to find beicheng and ask him if hes willing to inherit your position. beicheng hasnt he been missing for a long time? it would not be a bad thing if he could find beicheng. mr. manchester favored lu zhi the most because he was far more talented than lu beicheng. however, if lu zhi was really unwilling, lu beicheng would be a suitable alternative. in any case, with lunas assistance, there would not be any trouble. however beicheng had gone missing a long time ago and his whereabouts remained unknown. despite dispatching many people, they had failed to locate beicheng. mr. manchester felt that there was a high likelihood that something unfortunate had happened to him. therefore, he placed all his hopes on lu zhi. yes, beicheng is playful and doesnt know where he wandered off to. but hes definitely safe. 111 find him as soon as possible. take care of yourself, dont worry too much, lu zhi said firmly. mr. manchester swallowed his words and nodded. he took the cup of tea lu zhi handed to him and moistened his mouth. lu zhi walked out of the study after he finished the discussion with mr. manchester. as he reached the stairs, he found luna waiting for him, and his expression turned cold. qi feng had already reported the results of the investigation, and all the evidence pointed to her.. Chapter 288 - Chapter 288:1 Know All About What You Did (2) chapter 288:1 know all about what you did (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio lu zhi knew that luna didnt like yining. however, it was one thing for her to make things difficult for yining previously, but now that yining had cured abby, luna, as a mother, should have been grateful. instead, she dared to send people to openly threaten yining. it was clear that she didnt regard him seriously. lu zhi, with an imposing aura, walked up to luna and said, i know everything youve done. im warning you, dont lay a hand on yining again. otherwise, ill destroy the entire house of manchester and let you watch your efforts go to waste. how dare you! luna was furious. just try provoking me again and see if 1 dare! lu zhis voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was inexplicably chilling. luna looked at him for a moment, and her heart wavered. lu zhi, you will inherit the house of manchester in the future. how could you bear to destroy it? i never said that i wanted to inherit the house of manchester. it has always been your wishful thinking. lu zhi sneered and said, if i really inherit it one day, it will be because you have angered me. what do you mean by not wanting to inherit it? lu zhi, didnt you and jiang yining already take over the pharmaceutical factory? luna was reluctant to give jiang yining the pharmaceutical factory because she felt that she had done abby a favor. at the same time, she thought that lu zhis agreement to jiang yinings acceptance of the pharmaceutical factory was a signal that he wanted to inherit the house of manchester. that was why she agreed! the pharmaceutical factory is your compensation and apology to yining. since she had harmed yining, she naturally had to compensate her. therefore, lu zhi didnt hesitate to let jiang yining accept it. you luna was furious. she had to bear the consequences of something she didnt do. now, everything was in vain. how could she not be furious? for the sake of you being my aunt, 1 wont hold it against you this time. but this the the last time. 1 hope you have some self-respect. after lu zhi finished speaking, he walked past her. he walked downstairs. luna bit her lower lip, clenched her fists, and hit the railing hard. she was really infuriated! they stayed in the house of manchester until the afternoon. jiang yining and lu zhi bid farewell to the family. mr. manchester and abby were both there. luna remained angry and refused to come out to see them. lu zhi didnt want to see her either. then, he left with jiang yining. on the way, the car passed by the largest shopping mall in sweden. jiang yining instructed the driver to stop, bought a lot of gifts, and planned to distribute them to relatives and friends upon their return to china. they would serve as souvenirs from their trip. lu zhi saw a pair of cute baby models in a shop. he asked someone to buy it together. jiang yining asked curiously, why did you buy this? youre not in a hurry to have a child. his body hadnt fully recovered, and it might affect the next generation. during the treatment period, it was advisable not to have a baby. lu zhi said, buy it. keep it for future use. i couldnt tell that under your cold appearance, there was such tenderness. jiang yining saw that there were other styles. she said happily, buy all of these. take them as my blessings to you and your future wife. you can have a football team. lu zhi curled his lips and asked, are you sure? its not expensive. its only tens of thousands if we buy all six pairs. jiang yining said with a smile. okay, thanks then. lu zhis gaze swept across her flat abdomen, and a dark light flashed across his eyes. jiang yining didnt notice his abnormality at all. finally, they finished buying everything. the two of them returned home and had dinner. they went to bed early. because they had to take a plane back home tomorrow, they were quite tired. only after they had recovered enough energy would they be able to show everyone their vitality when they returned home. meanwhile, at the domestic airport. chen kexin wore a hat, sunglasses, and a mask. she was wrapped up tightly and walked out of the airport in a low-key manner. the person who greeted her was gu zhanqings secretary. miss chen, please get in the car. mr. gu has already arranged a place for you to stay. please come with me. okay, thank you. chen kexin followed the secretary into the car. only then did she dare to take off her mask and take a breath. looking at the familiar scenery outside the car window, she felt as if a lifetime had passed. that was great. after spending so much effort, she was finally back. she thought, jiang yining you must have been very happy during this period, right? however, you wont be happy next. chen kexins face was ferocious and full of jealousy. the car drove for a while and entered an ordinary residential area. after a steady drive, the driver led chen kexin into an apartment building. they arrived at the top floor. he took out a card and directly swiped open the door. chen kexin stepped in and saw gu zhanqing at a glance. she showed a joyful expression, mr. gu! gu zhanqing coldly cast his gaze on her and said, since youre back, rest well for a couple of days. in a few days, it would be old madam lu and old master lus wedding anniversary. at that time, many people from the lu family would be present. you should know what to do. i understand. chen kexin said gratefully, thank you so much for helping me. dont worry, ill definitely drive yining out of the lu family. okay. gu zhanqing pointed at the two servants standing beside him and said, this place is relatively simple. they are the servants i left behind for you. if you have matters, you can tell them. alright. chen kexin nodded obediently. gu zhanqing stood up after he finished explaining everything. chen kexin followed him closely. at the door, gu zhanqing stopped her. you dont have to send me off. youve had a tiring day. rest first. alright. chen kexin heaved a long sigh of relief as she watched gu zhanqing leave. even though he didnt speak much, the invisible pressure made it hard to breathe. after dealing with jiang yining, she had no desire for further interaction with gu zhanqing. with these thoughts in mind, chen kexin turned around and instructed the two servants, help me prepare a bath. i want to soak, and also, bring some essential oils. find a masseur to come over. yes.. Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: He… Actually, He Has Been Quite Concerned About You (1) chapter 289: he actually, he has been quite concerned about you (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she wanted to dress up beautifully. after exposing jiang yinings true intentions in public, jiang yining would undoubtedly be chased out of the lu family! this was the perfect opportunity for her to return to the lu family openly! naturally, she had to show everyone her best side! jiang yining and lu zhi arrived at a-citys airport at around ten in the morning. old master lu knew that they were back and sent a transfer car to pick them up. everyone in the lu family was exceptionally happy. jiang yining gave everyone a gift. then, she said gratefully to old master lu, thank you so much, grandpa. ah zhi and i had a great time on this trip. as long as you guys are happy, im happy too. during the wedding, when chen kexin had caused that commotion, old master lu felt very guilty towards jiang yining. he felt that he hadnt given his granddaughter-in-law the most perfect wedding. now, as they enjoyed their honeymoon, old master lu felt a bit more at ease. the two of you must be tired from the journey. you should go back to your rooms and rest first. old master lu urged. theres no hurry. i want to see my mother first. jiang yining noticed that shen man wasnt there. old master lu said, your mother caught a cold two days ago. just when she recovered, she started coughing again. shes afraid of passing the illness to you, so she stayed in. during their honeymoon trip, the two of them were inseparable, and the chances of pregnancy were high. however, the first three months of pregnancy are the most critical. its better to avoid contact with patients. old master lu and shen man had the same thought. jiang yining didnt understand their intentions and said, ill go and take a look. i can give my mother a gift and check on her condition. when old master lu heard this, he couldnt stop her and reluctantly agreed. jiang yining secretly asked lu zhi if he wanted to visit his mother with her. lu zhi had just returned from sweden, he recalled many past events and nodded in agreement. jiang yining happily pulled him towards shen mans courtyard. as soon as he stepped into the courtyard, they heard a heart-wrenching cough, and the entire room was filled with the bitter scent of medicine. servants hurried about. when they saw jiang yining and lu zhi, they showed surprise and joy on their faces. lu zhi hadnt stepped into this courtyard on his own initiative for many years. now that he was finally willing to come in, did it mean that his relationship with shen man was going to ease up? if that was the case, the status of everyone in the courtyard would also rise a bit. young master, young mistress, please come in. the servant hurriedly led them into the house. jiang yining asked, is my mother-in-law in poor health? why is there such a strong smell of medicine? the servant looked at lu zhi, lowered her voice and said, madam always feels that second young masters disappearance is her fault. thats why shes unwilling to take medicine every time shes sick. she hopes that by doing so, she could exchange for second young masters safe return. hence, the longer its delayed, the weaker her body becomes accumulated chronic conditions erupted suddenly this time. a simple flue almost took madams life. a few days ago, madam was so sick that she was muddle-headed. she kept shouting the names of eldest young master and second young master, saying that compared to them, she looked bad. we saw that her condition wasnt good, so we went to beg old master. old master brought a doctor over and insisted on treating madam. only then did she agree to take the medicine. after drinking for two days, her condition is not as critical as before, but madams spirit is still not very good. the servant was speaking up for shen man which son wouldnt feel heartbroken for his mother? no matter how much lu zhi resented shen man for the affair, he would still care about the mother-son relationship. jiang yining said to lu zhi after hearing what the maid said, lets go in and take a look. lu zhi didnt say anything and started walking. mom, were back. jiang yining walked in and said in a light voice. when shen man heard the familiar voice, she quickly suppressed the rust smell in her throat. she pulled a smile and said, youre finally back halfway through her sentence, her gaze fell on lu zhi, who stood behind jiang yining. her eyes flashed, and tears filled her eyes. all zhi. lu zhi hummed faintly. jiang yining sat in front of shen man and said, mom, weve only been gone for a few days. how did you get so sick? im old and useless. shen man gently pushed her and said, dont be so close to me. its not good to infect you. im not afraid. jiang yining took her pulse and said, im a doctor. 1 know how to protect myself. mom, let me take a look at you. shen man pushed her hands away unnaturally and hid her hands under the blanket.. Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: He… Actually, He Has Been Quite Concerned About You (2) chapter 290: he actually, he has been quite concerned about you (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio theres no need for you to check. old master has already hired a doctor for me. his medical skills are very high and comes to treat me every day. youre still a newlywed, so you have many things to do. you dont have to worry about me. jiang yining couldnt feel shen mans pulse, but judging from her expression, she could guess a few things. if mom doesnt let me check, then i wont check. this time, i brought back a lot of expensive medicinal herbs, all of which are used to nourish the body. later, 111 have someone to send it over for you. keep it for yourself. dont waste it on me. no, mom, you must take them. otherwise, 111 think that you dont like me anymore, jiang yining said coquettishly. shen man sighed and said helplessly, you child how could i not like you? hehe, i knew you liked me the most. jiang yining said with a smile. lu zhi looked at the intimate scene between the two of them and a complicated feeling flashed across his heart. he stood there for a moment and asked the servant beside him, has she taken her medicine today? madam took half of it just now and found it bitter, so she asked us to leave it aside and refused to take it again. the servant answered honestly. go heat it up and bring it over for her. yes. not long after the servant went out, she returned. she held the medicine in her hand. she approached shen man and said, madam, its time for you to take your medicine. put it aside to cool down. ill drink it when its warm. shen man tried to dismiss. the maid said, this is already warm. young master instructed me to supervise you to drink the medicine. shen man looked at lu zhi in surprise when she heard this. however, lu zhi avoided her gaze and looked elsewhere. the light in her eyes dimmed slightly. jiang yining advised, mom, youd better drink your medicine obediently. dont make us worry about you. okay. shen man felt warmth in her heart. even though ah zhi continued to treat her coldly, it was better than before. at least, he cared about her now. all of this was thanks to yining. shen man scooped up the medicine with a spoon and put it into her mouth. the bitter taste spread in her mouth, but she didnt feel it at all. as long as her son was willing to pay attention to her. then, it was sweet. shen man drank it sip by sip, and tears fell unconsciously. jiang yining figured out why and, understandingly, took a tissue to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes. then she handed two sweet dates to her and smiled as she said, mom, youre already this old. why are you still crying from taking medicine? youre really becoming more and more like a child. shen man broke into a smile, with a hint of embarrassment on her face. finally, after coaxing shen man to finish her medicine, jiang yining gave her the gift she had brought back for her. shen man opened the gift box expectantly and saw what was inside. she couldnt help but be stunned. this is we went to sweden for our honeymoon and coincidentally bumped into all zhis grandfather. he warmly invited us to the house of manchester. mom, this is the gift grandpa asked me to give you before we leave. ill borrow flowers and offer them to buddha as my souvenir to you. jiang yining finished her words with a pout. the tears that shen man had just held back gushed out. she hugged the gift tightly and sobbed, thank you. yining, thank you so much. it had been more than thirty years since she had cut ties with her father. she thought that her father would never pay attention to her again. she didnt expect to receive a gift from him in her lifetime. shen man thanked jiang yining from the bottom of her heart. mom, i hope you dont blame me for not preparing a separate gift for you. if you thank me again, ill feel embarrassed. jiang yining said as she pulled lu zhi and added, ah zhi, tell mom what grandpa told you. dont stand there like a block of wood. her tone was like a young couple who were used to living together. lu zhis pitch-black eyes were fixed on jiang yining. jiang yining had a smile on her face, pretending not to notice his anger. after a moment of stalemate, lu zhi calmly spoke, grandpa asked if you were doing well. he actually, he has been quite concerned about you. if you have time, you should go back and see him more. mr. manchester had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and he wouldnt be able to live much longer. no matter how skilled the doctor was or how much money he had, nothing could save his life. no matter how much he disliked his mother, he didnt want his grandfather to be unable to see his daughter before he died. shen mans face twitched, and her tears flowed like a fountain. the hand that gripped the blanket was so strong that it was almost deformed. she had let her father down. back then, her father had told her that the lu family was unreliable. the person she liked was not a good match. she didnt listen, thought that her father only cared about the familys interests, and wanted to marry her off to someone else therefore, she gave it her all even if she had to cut ties with her family, she would still marry far away. later on, everything her father said came true. she had faced the consequences. she had thought about going back to her father, reconciling with him, and begging for his forgiveness. however, she was too ashamed to face him. shen man truly regretted, deeply regretted jiang yining saw how sad shen man was and hugged her gently. mom, lets go back to sweden together when we have time. yes, okay. shen mans voice trembled, and she couldnt complete her sentence. jiang yining wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and said, mom, dont be too worked up. youre still sick. its not advisable to get too emotional. shen man nodded and endured for a long time. only then did she stop her tears. after that, she entrusted the gifts from mr. manchester to the servants for safekeeping. she then said to jiang yining, oh right, its the old madam and old masters wedding anniversary in two days. i know that old madam was too biased towards kexin before and hurt your heart. however, she had given birth to the old masters children and contributed so much to the lu family its not right to keep her estranged.. why dont we take advantage of this anniversary to bring her back? Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: Is There A Steel Plate Hidden In Your Chest?(1) chapter 291: is there a steel plate hidden in your chest?(1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio shen man knew that although old master didnt say it, he still cared a lot about old madam. moreover, leaving old madam out this time had already damaged their reputation and resulted in punishment. if yining and lu zhi brought her back, it would not only fulfill old masters wishes but also earn them a good reputation. shen man looked at her pleadingly. jiang yining said, alright, ill do as mom says. lu zhi showed a repulsive expression, but he didnt say anything. shen man secretly heaved a sigh of relief. she wasnt afraid that yining wouldnt agree. she was afraid that ah zhi wouldnt agree. she knew very well how protective this child was of yining. since all zhi didnt voice any objections, the matter of bringing old madam back was settled. jiang yining chatted with shen man for a while. lu zhi urged, im tired. lets go back and rest first. you can go back by yourself. im not tired jiang yining was dragged away by him halfway through her sentence. knowing that lu zhi was angry, jiang yining turned around and said to shen man, mom, ill come back to see you in two days. alright. after coming out of shen mans bedroom, jiang yining didnt have to maintain her image anymore. she quickly used her hands and feet to break free from lu zhis restraint. what are you doing? who told you to agree to bring old madam back? lu zhis expression was cold as if he was the one being mistreated by old madam and not jiang yining. jiang yining said, i did it for you, for the sake of the lu family. if people find out that the head of the lu family was chased out because of your wife, what would they say about you? besides, grandpa and grandma have almost lived their lives together. they cant possibly live separately because of us, right? i dont care what others think of me! jiang yining, if you dare to mistreat yourself again in the future, do you believe that 111 teach you a lesson? lu zhi gritted his teeth and said each word with determination. jiang yining felt warm in her heart, but she casually replied, hmph, how are you going to teach me a lesson? lu zhi pulled her in front of him and quickly placed his palm down. smack! the loud spanking sound echoed in the air. coincidentally, two servants passed by in the distance. when they saw this scene, they covered their mouths and laughed. jiang yining was speechless. she was stunned for a few seconds before she reacted. she covered her butt, glared at him in embarrassment, and exclaimed, lu zhi! im going to kill you! as soon as she finished speaking, she rammed her head into his chest. lu zhi didnt dodge and stood rooted to the spot. jiang yinings little head made a thud sound as it intimately touched his chest. however, she was the one in pain, not lu zhi! jiang yining felt as if she had hit a rock, everything went black before her eyes. her tongue was also bitten. jiang yining was in so much pain that tears welled up in her eyes. is there a steel plate hidden in your chest? why is it so hard? lu zhi frowned slightly. he took a step forward and pulled her hand away. he gently rubbed her head and said, lets see if you dare to fight me again next time. she didnt dare anymore she didnt dare it seemed like if she didnt deal with him, he might crush her first. jiang yining felt his slightly rough fingers sliding across her skin. she pursed her lips and didnt say anything. when he was almost done massaging her, lu zhi said coldly, you were the one who promised to bring old madam back. i wont interfere. if you want to bring her back, go bring her yourself. if you cant bring it back, then forget it. let her bring old madam back? how could old madam lu give her face? certainly not willing to come back! i dont believe it. lu zhi, you have to come with me. jiang yining acted shamelessly. lu zhi refused to compromise on this matter. regardless of her soft words or threats, he remained unmoved. jiang yining was speechless. why did it feel like in this situation, old madam lu was her grandmother and lu zhi was the daughter-in-law? jiang yining had been arguing with lu zhi for the whole day, but he still hadnt relented. seeing the anniversary approaching, and unable to delay any longer. she had no choice but to personally visit old madam lu. old madam lu lived in a villa of the lu family. jiang yining arrived in less than half an hour by car. she walked up and knocked on the door. an elderly maid opened the door. jiang yining thought that the maid might not recognize her and wanted to introduce herself. unexpectedly, the maid looked at her happily and said, young mistress, why are you here? are you here to visit the old madam? do you recognize me? jiang yining looked puzzled. the maid nodded. of course. youre the young mistress of the lu family.. Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Is There A Steel Plate Hidden In Your Chest? (2) chapter 292: is there a steel plate hidden in your chest? (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio everyone in the lu family knew about jiang yining. for her sake, old master and young master ah zhi had chased old madam out. now, everyone wanted to flatter her. only by building a good relationship with her could he gain a foothold in the lu family. young mistress, please come in. the maid was afraid that she would leave, so she hurriedly welcomed her inside. jiang yining followed her into the living room. the maid brought out the best tea and fruits in the house and served her with all her heart. young mistress, ive already sent someone to inform the old madam. she should be here soon. okay. jiang yining nodded. the maid then asked tentatively, young mistress, youre here to bring old madam home, right? yes. jiang yining admitted. the maid continued, actually, old madam regrets what she did to you. she had watched kexin grow up and had a close relationship with her. in addition, kexin had saved young master all zhis life and had even fallen ill because of it. old madam naturally felt that she owed her and wanted to protect her more. later on, when kexin did such a disgraceful thing, old madam shed tears, saying she was sorry to you. however, shes more competitive. she admitted her mistake in her heart and refused to admit it verbally. jiang yining sneered silently. with old madam lus proud personality, would she admit her mistake? it was most likely that the maid was afraid jiang yining wouldnt bring old madam back, so she deliberately deceived her. she saw through it but didnt expose it. jiang yining smiled. i understand. the maid saw that she had answered and interceded on behalf of old madam. as the two of them chatted, old madam lu hurriedly walked out and said anxiously, didnt they say that someone from the lu family came to pick me up? who is it? its me. jiang yining stood up. when old madam lu saw her, the smile on her face faded and she stopped in her tracks. her gaze kept looking behind her. however, there was no one behind jiang yining. jiang yining also knew who she was looking for. she smiled and said, theres no need to look. in the entire lu family, im the only one willing to take you back. hmph, 1 dont believe your nonsense. old madam lus face darkened as she walked to the main seat and sat down. she counted the days every day. after tomorrow, it would be her wedding anniversary with old master. how could he be so cruel as not to bring her home? she didnt believe that his heart was as cold and hard as stone! jiang yining must have received the news in advance and wanted to taunt her before the others from the lu family arrived to avenge her previous hatred. believe it or not, this is the truth. jiang yining said calmly. get out of here. i dont want to see you! old madam lu cursed angrily. the maid next to her hurried forward and advised, old madam, please be more polite to young mistress. its not for anything else but for the sake of her taking the initiative to bring you home. please calm down. old madam lu looked away and refused to speak. seeing how stubborn she was, jiang yining took out her phone and said, why dont we make a bet? ill make three calls to the lu family. if anyone is willing to take you home, ill apologize to you and wont bicker with you or make you angry from now on. but if no one is willing to take you home, you have to apologize to me and obediently come back to the lu family with me. three calls, all to the lu family. the success rate was very high. old madam lu was tempted. i must specify the person to call. you name two, ill name one. alright, i agree! if she succeeded, jiang yining wouldnt be able to argue with her in the future. just thinking about it made her feel good! old madam lu agreed. call my husband and my second son. no problem. ill call lu zhi for the third one, jiang yining said straightforwardly. okay. old madam lu nodded. jiang yining had never been a sloppy person, so she directly called old master lu. she greeted him first and asked about his health. old master lu said happily, im fine. you dont have to worry about me. this morning, 1 went fishing in the wetland park. a total of three fish were caught, and all of them were very energetic. they are now in the lotus pond at home, waiting for you guys to come back this weekend so i can cook them for you guys. thank you for thinking about me and ah zhi, grandpa. jiang yining shifted the conversation and said, by the way, grandpa, 1 heard from my mother that tomorrow is your wedding anniversary with grandma. she has been living outside for some time. why dont we take this opportunity to bring her home? old master lu remained silent for two seconds before saying firmly, no, we wont bring her back. grandpa jiang yining wanted to persuade him. old master lu interrupted her and said, 1 know youre a good kid, considering my feelings, you took the initiative to bring your grandmother home. but yining, i cant make foolish decisions. in our family, we address the issue, not the person. she made a mistake and hasnt admitted it. she must continue to bear the consequences. only when she acknowledges her mistake can i bring her back. grandpa, it must be tough for grandma to live alone outside. jiang yining whispered. her hardships are of her own making. with so many grandchildren in the family, they all take us as an example. if she is old and disrespectful, leaving behind the blessings of her well-behaved grandchildren, who can she blame? old master lu sighed and said, lets not talk about her anymore. lets talk about something else. jiang yining didnt feel it was appropriate to continue persuading. she could only give up. she said something else to old master lu, used the excuse of having a class, and hung up the phone. she looked up at old madam lu. she said, did you hear that? i didnt do anything. old madam lu felt uneasy. every word spoken by her husband pierced through her heart. she couldnt even retort. jiang yining saw that she didnt speak, so she dialed the next number. hello, second uncle, its yining. i want to discuss something with you because she was not very familiar with second uncle lu, jiang yining didnt bother with the formalities and directly mentioned her intention to bring old madam back home. she fabricated a story and claimed that she had already discussed it with lu zhi, but he was unwilling, so she needed second uncles intervention. this made everything sound legitimate. second uncle lu had a strong sense of justice. yining, its not that i dont want to help you. i also feel that what my mother did was wrong. chen kexin is nothing. shes just a maid in our lu family. she saved all zhi, so its not a problem for us to repay her kindness. we usually treat her like a young miss, providing her with good food and drinks. but what about her? shes never satisfied! she actually caused such a scene at your wedding ceremony with ah zhi. you have no idea, 1 dont even have the face to go out and see others. second uncle lu was already dissatisfied with his mothers excessive preference for chen kexin. however, out of consideration for his parents dignity, he couldnt point it out openly. this time, with the chaos caused by chen kexin and his mother being chased out by his father, he felt like applauding his father! praise him for doing well! now, jiang yining had taken the initiative to bring old madam home. he wasnt happy about it. however, he still had a favorable impression of jiang yining. she was a filial girl! ah zhi didnt misjudge her! Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: He Successively Hung Up On Her Three Times (1) chapter 293: he successively hung up on her three times (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio second uncle lu kept talking incessantly about rhe misdeeds1 of chen kexin and the unfair actions of old madam lu. seeing old madam lus face turning darker, jiang yining quickly interrupted him, second uncle, 1 think youre right. i have to go to class, so ill hang up first.11 sure, then study hard and strive to graduate from qing university as an outstanding student. bring glory to our lu family. second uncle lu even encouraged her. jiang yining replied with a smile, alright.* she finally hung up the phone old madam lu was so infuriated that she slammed her hand on the table. this unfilial child! how dare he talk about me like this behind my back! she was his biological mother! how could he side with jiang yining and not speak up for her? old madam, the words spoken behind your back are the true feelings. look at how your husband and son evaluate you. they are supposed to be the closest to you, but because of your various misdeeds, they have distanced themselves from you. shouldnt you reflect on your actions? jiang yining looked at her indifferently and said unhurriedly. i dont need you to care about me. old madam lu was already very heartbroken but still refused to admit her mistakes. jiang yining didnt argue with her. the main goal today was to get her to come back home, not to provoke her anger. anyway, there was only one phone call left jiang yining didnt say much and dialed lu zhis number. t hree seconds after the call was made, rhe call was answered on the other hand. lu zhis clear voice traveled into her ears through the radio waves. why are you calling me at this time? did you miss me? jiang yining was speechless. jiang yinings cheeks were burning. it was fine to joke around casually, bur he said such ambiguous words in front of old madam. where would she put her face? i dont miss you at all, jiang yining replied in a bad tone. little liar. lu zhi chuckled and said, you probably dont have many classes today, right? go home early. yeah, not much. theres only one class. but i plan to hang out with xiaoxi. i dont want to go back. jiang yining tried her best to casually engage in the conversation so that he wouldnt know that old madam was right beside her. again with ye xiaoxi. you spend more time with her than with me. lu zhis words carried a hint of jealousy. jiang yining coughed and said, lu zhi, can you be normal? xiaoxi and i are good sisters. i didnt chase her away because i knew you two were good sisters. jiang yining was speechless. alright, he won! jiang yining dared not continue the conversation because she felt that rhe content of the conversation between her and lu zhi was different. it was as if they were showing off their affection. jiang yining cleared her voice and said, by the way, didnt 1 mention to you yesterday that 1 wanted to bring grandma home? lu zhi, whats your decision on that? before she could finish her sentence. beep beep beep the busy tone sounded, and jiang yining looked at the phone screen. only then did she realize that he had hung up the phone! jiang yining was speechless again. wasnt this too straightforward? seeing that she was silent, old madam lu couldnt help but lower her voice and ask, what are you doing? why arent you speaking? she actually deliberately made a sound to let lu zhi hear, making sure he knew she was present. so that he could weigh his options before deciding how to reply to jiang yining. jiang yining pretended to be calm and said, accidentally pressed the hang-up button. ill call him back. old madam lu snorted coldly. she felt it was intentional! certainly, she anticipated that ah zhi was about to agree to bring her back, so she hung up the phone! old madam lu held back her anger and warned, jiang yining, im warning you, dont play any tricks. oh. jiang yining replied coldly. she dialed lu zhis number again. lu zhi, why did you hang up on me? im sorry, bad signal on my end. i was just talking to you about bringing grandma back jiang yining had just mentioned old madam lu. he ended the call mercilessly. jiang yining was speechless. wasnt this guy a little too ruthless? if he was unwilling to bring old madam back, he should at least let her finish her sentence. what was the point of directly hanging up? jiang yining was not convinced and called back three times. in the last call, she deliberately brought up other matters before mentioning old madam lu. but just like before when lu zhi heard her mention old madam lu, he ended the call. well then. jiang yining gave up. she spread her hands, looked at old madam lu, and said, you see it clearly now, right? your grandson didnt directly say that he wasnt willing to take you back. however, his attitude had already been made clear. you lost. now, you have to go back with me,. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: He Successively Hung Up On Her Three Times (2) chapter 294: he successively hung up on her three times (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio old madam lus nose tingled, and her eyes reddened. tears immediately welled up in her eyes and almost rolled out. im not going back. none of them are willing to see me. why should i go back? old madam lu said in frustration, why dont you just let me die outside? theyll definitely be delighted for sure. she had worked hard for the lu family all her life. in the end, she found herself in such a miserable situation, which was truly heart-wrenching! jiang yining had expected her to have such a reaction. cant accept the defeat? we made a bet. at your age, cant you bear even this? arent you afraid of losing face? jiang yining sneered, looked outside, and stretched. fine, if you want to be unreasonable, 1 cant tie you up and bring you back to the lu family with me. i cant do anything to you. im going out now, shouting to everyone that old madam of the lu family, despite her age, doesnt keep her word. jiang yining said and was about to leave. the maid quickly stopped her and tried to persuade old madam lu. old madam, arent you known for your integrity? even if you dont like young mistress, you should still keep your promise. old madam lu felt a burning frustration inside. however, she didnt want jiang yining, whom she looked down on to think poorly of her. so be it! suxin, come with me to my room and pack our things. yes. the maid tried to please jiang yining and said, young mistress, please wait a little longer. sure. jiang yining nodded. old madam lu and her maid returned to the bedroom. the tears that she had been holding back for so long finally couldnt be held back anymore and rolled down. she sat at the head of the bed and said angrily, what kind of karma is this? i raised this family of ingrates! su xin saw this and said while packing up, old madam, its not that im biased or speaking for others. you were indeed in the wrong in this matter. think about it, old master has been with you for almost a lifetime. has he ever wronged you? each time, its you who held him tightly in your hands. this time, he couldnt protect you anymore, especially after what kexin did, embarrassing our lu family. also, second young master and young master all zhi were raised by you and are the closest to you. whenever you felt even a bit unwell, they would be more anxious than anyone. they are all your closest people. logically speaking, no matter who goes against you, they should stand by your side immediately to protect you. but now, neither of them is willing to take you back home. do you still think its just their fault? old madam lu wiped her tears silently. suxin finished packing and brought a warm towel. she handed it to her. old madam, 1 am your dowry maid and have followed you for my entire life. let me say something from the bottom of my heart. no matter how much you love kexin, you cant let her surpass the people of our lu family. they are your true family. this time young mistress has suffered a great grievance, but she is willing to take the initiative to invite you back. she also wants the entire lu family to live in harmony, thats why she showed weakness to you. otherwise, she wouldnt have mentioned this matter, and others wouldnt blame her. old madam lu said with a nasal tone, shes deliberately trying to act kind to impress ah zhi. no matter what young mistresss purpose is. just the way she handled things was admirable. in this aspect, kexin is far inferior to her, su xin said. one causes embarrassment to the lu family, while the other thinks of the overall well-being of the lu family. the contrast was too obvious. no wonder everyone in the lu family had a complete turnaround in their attitude toward jiang yining after this incident. old madam lu understood what suxin meant. she couldnt utter a single negative word about jiang yining anymore. su xin saw the change in old madams expression and knew that she had heard her words. she smiled and said, alright, stop crying. lets go home first. old madam, when you go back this time, you cant throw a tantrum and get angry with old master again. lets get through this hurdle first, and we can discuss the future later. old madam lu nodded. jiang yining waited in the living room for a long time. just as she was speculating that old madam lu had changed her mind and was unwilling to go back with her but then, old madam lu and the maid walked out. young mistress, sorry to keep you waiting. im old and my hands and feet are not agile, so its slow to pack things. its okay. i dont have anything to do today. jiang yining stepped forward and offered to help with the luggage. suxin shook her head. young mistress, you cant do that. let me handle it. youre getting old. its not convenient for you to carry so many things. im young and in good health. 1 wont be tired even if i carry a few pieces of luggage. jiang yining said, besides, grandma left because she was angry with me. i have to show my filial piety to make her not mad at me. she said this in a somewhat chilly tone as if deliberately provoking. however, su xin knew she was joking. old madam lu glared at her angrily. she held the maids hand and said, suxin, dont mind her. she loves to show off, just let her be. su xin smiled helplessly. old madam seemed to become more childish as she aged. she had to go along with it. jiang yining didnt mind old madam lus cold words. she remained calm and composed, keeping pace. the three of them took a car back to the lu familys residence. as soon as they got off, the housekeeper was dumbfounded to see old madam lu. after a few seconds of being stunned, he said, old madam, youre back? old madam lu said irritable, yes, im back. you all seem to wish 1 never come home again, dont you? the housekeeper was speechless. this temper is really something. old madam lu didnt want to argue with the housekeeper. she was even more unwilling to stand in the courtyard and be surrounded by so many people. with a straight face, she returned to her courtyard with suxin. jiang yining had completed her mission. she smiled and said to the housekeeper, take good care of old madam. also, give grandpa a call and let him know. the housekeeper was speechless. young mistress actually brought old madam back without informing old master in advance? that takes some nerve! however, whats even more miraculous is that old madam agreed! this was even more challenging than getting old masters approval. the housekeeper admired jiang yining even more. jiang yining didnt explain further. she left the residence leisurely.. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Do You Have Someone You Like? (1) chapter 295: do you have someone you like? (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio in the afternoon. jiang yining attended a class. because her classmates knew about her marriage to lu zhi and their honeymoon abroad, the moment she entered the classroom, everyone teased her, asking for wedding candies. even though jiang yining was bold and composed, being teased by so many people made her blush. she said in a low voice, i didnt bring any wedding candy, but 1 can treat you to dinner tonight. where are we going to eat? of course, we have to go to the most expensive riverside hotel. our yining is married to the president of lu corporation! thats right, we must take advantage of yining and have a feast. otherwise, 1 wont be able to calm down. lu zhi is the prince charming in my heart! hmph, why dont you see if youre worthy of him? a bunch of classmates chattered away. the discussion was rather intense. ye xiaoxi poked jiang yining with her finger and said, lets go to riverside hotel. ye xiaoxi felt that jiang yining was good in every aspect, except that she had a reserved personality. she didnt like to interact with people too much. taking advantage of this opportunity to get closer to classmates in the class seemed like a good idea. okay. jiang yining had sufficient money, so she naturally wouldnt be stingy. the students beside her were a little embarrassed when they heard that she had agreed to treat the entire class to a meal at riverside hotel. that was one of the most expensive hotels in the city, with an average cost per person reaching tens of thousands. if there were more than forty students in this class, wouldnt it cost her nearly five hundred thousand? the money of the rich wasnt earned by a gust of wind. besides, they were just joking when they asked to go to riverside hotel to eat. unexpectedly, jiang yining took it seriously. lets not go to riverside hotel, shall we? lets just find one nearby. no need, yining can afford it. ye xiaoxi agreed on behalf of jiang yining. jiang yining smiled. yes, i said ill treat you guys to a meal at riverside hotel. lets go there. dont worry about it tonight. eat as much as you can. no one is allowed to leave the hotel if theyre not full. when the classmates heard this, they were relieved and burst into enthusiastic applause. jiang yining looked at the group of innocent classmates in front of her and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. after school. the entire class took taxis to riverside hotel. jiang yining gave the manager a call in advance and asked them to reserve the entire top floor for her and not let anyone else in. the manager of riverside hotel was naturally delighted to receive such a big order. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi headed there by car. ye xiaoxi happily asked her how her honeymoon with lu zhi was. jiang yining only said, it went well. ye xiaoxi teased, what aspect went well? did you have a great time, or is lu zhis stamina impressive? jiang yining was speechless. ye xiaoxi. youve become naughty. jiang yining said lightly. ye xiaoxi said, tsk. youre already married. stop pretending. were best friends here. theres nothing we cant say. jiang yining glanced at her and asked sharply, 1 see that you have a peach blossom on your face. youre smiling so brightly. did you find yourself a boyfriend while 1 was away? ye xiaoxi blushed and said, 1 did not. really? jiang yining had initially intended to change the topic, but from ye xiaoxis reaction, she felt that her friend might have indeed had a secret affair with someone behind her back. jiang yining placed her hand on ye xiaoxis shoulder and whispered, ye xiaoxi, were best friends. theres nothing we cant talk about. if you have a boyfriend and dont tell me, ill be angry. her tone carried a hint of danger. ye xiaoxi lightly bit her lip and shyly confessed, 1 dont have a boyfriend. i just fell in love with someone. i dont know if he feels the same way. who is it? jiang yining rarely gossiped. his name is li yu. hes a student in our schools law department. li yus parents passed away, and he supported his sister while attending school. i met him at the hotel when he was scolded by the supervisor, so 1 took him under my wing as a bodyguard. ye xiaoxis eyes were watery and filled with adoration when she mentioned li yu. anyone could tell how much she liked that person. what do you like about him? jiang yining asked curiously. i like his indomitable personality, his self-restraint, and seriousness i like many things about him. li yu was the epitome of a diligent student from humble beginnings, and despite his poverty, he possessed all the qualities that make a person admirable! listening to ye xiaoxis description, jiang yining leaned on her chin and said, xiaoxi, 1 think a significant reason you like him is that you can empathize with him. ye xiaoxi had previously been burdened by her mothers actions.. Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Do You Have Someone You Like? (2) chapter 296: do you have someone you like? (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio life was quite difficult. as for li yu, he had lost his parents and was supporting his sisters education their situations were too similar. when xiaoxi looked at li yu, she would most likely think of the life she had led in the past and feel sorry for him. otherwise, how could she have fallen for li yu in such a short time? ye xiaoxi pondered for a moment before saying, perhaps youre right. there are indeed many similarities between li yu and i, but im not as outstanding as him. no, youre equally outstanding. xiaoxi, i really admire you for being able to persevere until today. jiang yining said sincerely. ye xiaoxi instantly felt ecstatic! she thought, haha! the goddess actually admired me! she was so happy! ye xiaoxi grinned from ear to ear. yining, praise me again. jiang yining was speechless. until they reached the hotel, ye xiaoxi kept pestering jiang yinign for more compliments. jiang yining had no other choice and reluctantly praised her with a couple of indifferent remarks. even so, it was enough to make ye xiaoxi elated. the two of them took the elevator to the top floor. just as they were about to leave, they heard a familiar voice loudly protesting. why cant 1 go in? ive already booked this place well in advance. do you think you can just revoke it? where is the consideration for the customers interest? xiao yeyu was particularly angry. she had been hiding at home and hardly went out recently. it wasnt easy for her to have a meal outside, but she was rejected at the door. this made her exceptionally furious. the hotel manager said, were very sorry, but we have to entertain a vip guest tonight. i cant let you in. miss xiao, as compensation, our hotel is willing to compensate you ten times the loss. do i care about your money? xiao yeyu said arrogantly, bring that distinguished guest over. let me see who she is! why let her in and not me? the hotel manager was in a dilemma. jiang yining stepped forward and said, im here. didnt you want to see me? you can look now. when xiao yeyu heard jiang yinings voice, she shivered in fear. she slowly turned around and looked back. seeing that it was jiang yining, she swallowed her saliva and said, so its yining. 1 didnt know you were coming here for a meal. i wont disturb you anymore. ill leave first. ye xiaoxi was furious when she saw her and sarcastically remarked, why are you running away so quickly? were sisters after all. we havent seen each other for so long. we can catch up. xiao yeyu stopped in her tracks and said with a sense of grievance, xiaoxi, 1 know ive let you down. but ive already been punished. dont stoop to my level and dont hold it against me. ye xiaoxi snorted, who would want to stoop to your level? xiao yeyu, dont think too highly of yourself! she hated it the most when others deceived her feelings! xiao yeyu was even more detestable than those bandits and thieves! it was even more disgusting! pretending to be sisters on the surface, but scheming behind her back! the more ye xiaoxi looked at her, the more infuriated she became! xiaoxi, lets go. jiang yining didnt want to get too entangled with a villain like xiao yeyu. she said calmly. yes. ye xiaoxi nodded. xiao yeyus eyes reddened as she made way for them. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi didnt spare her a glance and walked straight inside. just as they stepped in, yuan luochen arrived in the elevator right behind them. seeing xiao yeyu still standing outside, he asked, why arent you going in? xiao yeyu said, the top floor has been booked. the hotel wont accommodate us. who is it? who dares to fight for my territory? theyre asking for trouble? yuan luochen said rudely. its ye xiaoxi and jiang yining. when yuan luochen heard these two names, his anger subsided by half. it wasnt that he was afraid of ye xiaoxi and jiang yining. instead he still needed to curry favor with the elizabeth family now, and he couldnt let them know that he had intimate relations with xiao yeyu. otherwise, if ye xiaoxi turned around and told her father. he would no longer have the chance of marrying miss elizabeth. yuan luochen paused and said, lets go. theres more than one place to eat. lets go to another place. yes. xiao yeyu felt somewhat dissatisfied. yuan luochen was ye xiaoxis uncle, but as an elder, he dared not be too assertive with his younger relatives. it was truly disappointing. however, everything she had now depended on yuan luochen, so she didnt dare to say anything. she could only follow him. the entire class occupied a total of thirteen tables. when the classmates learned that jiang yining had booked the top floor of the hotel for the entire night, spending millions of dollars, they were all extremely shocked. after that, they let loose and enjoyed the meal. after all, most of the people here had never been to such a high-class hotel in their lives. if they dined with others, they would feel restrained. now, with their closest friends and classmates, what else was there to consider? the class monitor and a few classmates jeered and called the waiter to bring the wine. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi followed them and had a few drinks while playing games. by the time the dinner ended, it was already past nine. jiang yining had the hotel staff call taxis and send all the classmates home. then, she informed ye xiaoxis driver to pick her up. she supported the stumbling ye xiaoxi and stood at the entrance of the hotel. after waiting for a short while, the chauffeur drove over. the drivers door opened and the man got out. jiang yining looked up and saw a slender and cheerful young man. she suddenly had a feeling. he was the person that ye xiaoxi liked. hello, im miss yuans driver. please hand her over to me. li yu walked up to her and extended his long arm, saying politely. jiang yining didnt release ye xiaoxi, instead, she asked in a soft voice, whats your name? li yu remained silent and just stared at her. jiang yining raised an eyebrow and said, how can i trust you with xiaoxi if i dont know who you are? im li yu, the personal bodyguard recently hired by miss yuan. li yu replied with a clear voice. li yu. ive heard xiaoxi mention this name before. she praises you a lot. jiang yining said playfully, then unexpectedly pushed the slightly drunk ye xiaoxi towards him. li yu subconsciously hugged ye xiaoxi. jiang yining smiled and said, alright, im leaving. after saying that, she hailed a taxi. she jumped in cleanly. li yu looked down at the person in his arms. ye xiaoxi raised her head and looked at him with a silly smile. hmm you are li yu youre really good-looking she spoke slowly as if her brain had slowed down by a few beats. li yus eyes were deep. no one knew what he was thinking. a moment later, he carried her into the car.. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Leave Her to Me, I’ll Send Her Back (1) chapter 297: leave her to me, ill send her back (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio on the way, ye xiaoxi felt dizzy and uncomfortable. she retched by the window. li yu was worried that she would be grazed by other cars and pulled her back several times. then, he handed her a plastic bag. vomit in here. thank you. even after getting drunk, ye xiaoxi didnt forget to maintain her manners. li yu, upon hearing this, smiled faintly. when the car drove into the yuan family mansion, li yu stopped and carried her out. just as he was about to send her back to her bedroom, he saw yuan xudong and miss elizabeth standing not far away. yuan xudong asked as he saw them from the corner of his eye. he left elizabeth behind and went up to them. what happened to xiaoxi? shes drunk. li yu answered. leave her to me. ill send her back. yuan xudong commanded. li yu frowned and hesitated in his actions. yuan xudong didnt give him the choice. he reached out and pulled ye xiaoxi into his arms. miss elizabeth saw this and stood in his way. she complained, are you so averse to me? youre deliberately looking for something to do to cast me aside? xiaoxi is my niece. its only right for me to care for her. it has nothing to do with anyone else. yuan xudong said coldly. elizabeth bit her lower lip angrily. yuan xudong, dont forget the purpose of my visit to the yuan family! if 1 choose someone else, you should know better than anyone what you will lose! she was here for a marriage alliance. the person who married her would directly get 10% of the yuan corporations shares. this could almost determine the next heir of the yuan family! yuan xudong, in flat refusal, was he intending to give up the position of the heir to the yuan family? yuan xudong, upon hearing this, gave her a cold glance. without saying a word, he carried ye xiaoxi and left. miss elizabeth stomped her foot in anger, yuan xudong! li yu looked at the two figures in the distance. his expression returned to its usual indifference. he bowed slightly to miss elizabeth and left. yuan xudong carried ye xiaoxi and walked a little further away before a look of disgust appeared on his face. where did this girl go crazy tonight? her entire body reeked of alcohol and there was a sour and foul odor. he really wanted to throw her to the ground. if it werent for avoiding elizabeth-qianqian, he wouldnt have touched her just now. enduring his obsession with cleanliness, yuan xudong carried ye xiaoxi back to the bedroom. he placed her on the bed and was about to leave. however, she grabbed his hand and pressed it beneath her. sob im so thirsty its so uncomfortable ye xiaoxi mumbled softly, her long eyelashes trembling like a pitiful little beast. let go of me. 111 get you some water. yuan xudongs voice was cold. however, ye xiaoxi ignored him. 1 want to drink some water yining help me pour a glass of water yuan xudong was speechless. he seemed fated to encounter trouble every time with this girl. yuan xudong grabbed her shoulders and tried to force his hand out. unexpectedly, just as he struggled, ye xiaoxi raised her hand, hooked it around his neck, and forcefully pressed him toward herself. the distance between the two of them instantly shortened to less than three fingers. he could clearly feel her shallow breathing, see her fair and tender cheeks, and the short golden hair on her delicate skin. yuan xudong was stunned for a few seconds before he burst into fury. ye xiaoxi!!! ugh! ye xiaoxi opened her mouth and vomited uncomfortably. yuan xudongs pristine shirt was instantly stained by the sour and foul smell. he was instantly furious. if anger could materialize into a real sword, she would have been pierced into smithereens. yuan xudong pushed her away and picked up the tissue beside him to wipe the filth off his body. however, he could still smell it. he couldnt hold it in anymore and rushed into the bathroom. he turned on the water valve and desperately washed the dirty things off his body. ye xiaoxi felt much better after vomiting. she staggered up, took the kettle, and poured herself three glasses of water. after drinking it, her mind became a little clearer. she heard some movement in the bathroom and walked over curiously. at the door. what caught her eye was the mans naked upper body, which looked very muscular. ye xiaoxi was stunned. a few seconds later, two streams of liquid slowly flowed out of her nose. she subconsciously wiped it off. in the end, when she saw her hands covered in blood, she felt dizzy and fell to the ground. yuan xudong was still rinsing off when he heard movement behind him. he turned around and saw the unconscious ye xiaoxi. he was speechless. he vowed that when she woke up tomorrow, he would definitely settle todays score! Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Leave Her to Me, I’ll Send Her Back (2) chapter 298: leave her to me, ill send her back (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio on the other side. jiang yining returned home and found that the entire villa was brightly lit. she quietly sneaked to the living room entrance and took a glance inside. sure enough, she found lu zhi sitting on the sofa with a dark expression. she took a whiff of her own scent. she realized that the smell of alcohol was still very obvious. she took out the perfume she bought on the way and sprayed it on herself. she waited until she was sure the smell of the alcohol couldnt be detected. only then did she walk in. didnt 1 tell you that 1 want to have a gathering with my classmates? why are you still waiting for me? jiang yining spoke naturally as she walked towards the stairs, trying to pass off the situation. however, lu zhi stepped forward and blocked her way. i called you, why didnt you pick up? my phone ran out of battery. jiang yining took out her phone and pressed a few buttons to show him. indeed, the screen wasnt lighting up. lu zhi stared at her for a few seconds and opened his thin lips slightly. just as he was about to let her off the hook, he caught a faint fragrance and the smell of alcohol. youve been drinking? no. jiang yining was shocked. did he have a dogs nose? she had only drunk a little red wine, and the alcohol had almost evaporated after walking all the way. she had even specially sprayed perfume just now, and he could still smell it? no? lu zhi didnt believe her. he lowered his head, leaned closer to her, and sniffed her. jiang yining froze. his body and aura completely enveloped her. every cell in her body tensed up. dont you usually not wear perfume? why did you suddenly spray some today? lu zhi approached her face and asked. 1 didnt put on any perfume. it probably got me on during the gathering. jiang yining smiled. if you smell alcohol, its likely from there too. she thought, this explanation should work, right? jiang yining secretly praised herself for being clever. lu zhis gaze was deep as he said, in the future, you must pick up my calls when you attend gatherings so late. otherwise, i wouldnt even know if something happened to you. yes. when jiang yining heard his words, she understood that she had successfully fooled him. she breathed a sigh of relief. thank you for your concern. after two seconds, she said, by the way, 1 persuaded old madam to go home today. we have to prepare the anniversary gifts for the two elders tomorrow. theres no need to prepare. its fine as long as we are present. lu zhi had already received a call from his grandfather and knew that she had persuaded his grandmother to return home. this girl was quite capable. even with the strained relationship with his grandmother, she managed to persuade her. really? jiang yining felt that it would be rude not to prepare a gift. yes, grandpa said that he had already prepared a gift for her when she returned. theres no need to spend any more money. lu zhi said calmly. jiang yining smiled and nodded. alright, then ill go back first. yes. watching her go upstairs, lu zhi said to the housekeeper, prepare some sobering soup and send it to yining. she drank alcohol and even put on perfume. how could he not smell it? he just didnt want to expose this little trickster. the housekeeper was slightly surprised, but he still nodded and said, yes, sir. the next day. jiang yining woke up early and was awakened by ye xiaoxis phone call. on the other end of the line, ye xiaoxi cried and wailed, yining, ill never drink again in my life! if i drink again, 111 cut off my head and kick it like a ball! what foolish thing did you do? jiang yining asked sleepily. ye xiaoxi wanted to bang her head against the wall. what else could she do? last night, she vomited all over her uncle and even saw his naked upper body! what was even more embarrassing was she passed out! ye xiaoxi wished she could just die on the spot so that she wouldnt have to face yuan xudong. after listening to her stumbling through the whole story, jiang yining cynically mocked her, i didnt expect you to have such bad taste in alcohol. youre still laughing at me? ye xiaoxi was embarrassed and furious. im not laughing at you. i just dont think its a big deal. hes your biological uncle. when he sees you embarrass yourself, hell laugh at you for two days and forget about it. its not like hell remember this forever. jiang yining said calmly. hmph, stinky yining, it didnt happen to you, so of course you can say that its fine. after scolding her, ye xiaoxi muttered, ill move out and live somewhere else for a few days. if you move out, im afraid not only yuan xudong will know about this. your whole family will know. knowing how much old master yuan favored her, how could he bear for her to leave the yuan family? if she inexplicably moved out, they would surely investigate the reason. at that time, wouldnt the yuan family be alarmed? ye xiaoxi was speechless. jiang yining said, just stay put and behave yourself. well, thats the only way. ye xiaoxi agreed dejectedly, then added, anyway, hes been entangled by elizabeth lately and doesnt have time for me. whats going on between your uncle and miss elizabeth? jiang yining was afraid that if she continued to talk about her embarrassing matters would upset her more. so, she smoothly changed the topic. as expected, ye xiaoxi was excited. she smiled and said, what else can it be? elizabeth has taken a fancy to him. didnt she dislike your uncle? jiang yining had met elizabeth a few times and felt that she was very arrogant and looked down on the yuan family. any discerning person could tell how much old master yuan doted on ye xiaoxi. if elizabeth really respected the yuan family and held them in high regard, would she have mocked ye xiaoxi repeatedly? of course not. she dared to make things difficult for xiaoxi because she believed she could take advantage of the yuan family and wouldnt face any consequences. such a person actually likes yuan xudong? it was really strange. ye xiaoxi chuckled and said, she didnt like him in the past, but now she likes him a lot. when you and ah zhi went to sweden for your honeymoon, my grandfather and lady elizabeth specially arranged for them to go on a lantern-viewing night tour for the sake of her relationship with my uncles. who knew that elizabeth would get lost in a fit of anger and end up stranded alone in the forest. the rest of us went down to search, and, in the end, my uncle found her and carried her back home. women were easily moved. especially when they are injured and frightened. after that night, elizabeth-qianqians attitude towards yuan xudong changed 180 degrees. she tried to find opportunities to be alone with him every day. unfortunately, though she was interested, he was indifferent. yuan xudong always avoided her. for this reason, old master yuan had talked to yuan xudong countless times.. Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Jiang Yining Is Lin Yan’s Best Friend? (1) chapter 299: jiang yining is lin yans best friend? (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio for the past few days, ye xiaoxi kept seeing elizabeth approach yuan xudong. yuan xudong always wore a cold expression and ignored her. ye xiaoxin explained the situation to jiang yining. she then said, she kept causing trouble for me, and now shes facing rejection. i find it quite satisfying. jiang yining smiled and said, if your uncle accepts her, it will be beneficial for his future development. why wouldnt he accept her? i wonder too. however, he didnt seem to like women. every time i touch him, he doesnt seem to like it. yining, 1 suspect that he has a unique sexual orientation. ye xiaoxi truly believed that yuan xudong was gay because all his assistants were male. other than the two old maids, the servants in the courtyard were all men. wasnt this strange? jiang yining was speechless. she didnt expect the dignified yuan xudong to like men. however, it was better for outsiders not to interfere in personal matters. ye xiaoxi chatted with jiang yining for a while and felt much better. she then said, by the way, yining, my grandfather has arranged a trip to maldives for me next week. are you free to go with me? jiang yining said with a smile, im free. i can go anytime. hehe, youre the best. then, ill send you the itinerary. ye xiaoxi said happily. okay. finally done with the conversation, ye xiaoxi hung up the phone in satisfaction. just as she was about to wash up, she noticed a tall figure standing at the door, looking at her with deep eyes. ye xiaoxi was speechless. after jiang yining and ye xiaoxi finished their conversation, she tossed her phone aside and went back to sleep. however, she couldnt fall asleep. at this moment, a message notification chimed. jiang yining glanced at it casually and immediately sat up. the message was from k, regarding the rare element curium that she had asked him to investigate earlier. currently, there are only three companies globally researching the curium element. one was located overseas, and the other was in the capital city. the last one was in a-city. k hadnt yet found information about the mastermind of the two companies overseas and the capital city. as for the family that researched curium in a-city, jiang yining was familiar with them. it was the tao family. according to what he knew, old master tao spent 500 billion on the research and development of curium. however, synthesizing this element was challenging, and even producing a few milliliters came at a significant cost. therefore, the tao familys project remained in the development stage and hadnt been implemented in reality. therefore, not many people paid attention to it. after jiang yining finished reading the message, her delicate fingers tapped on the screen a few times. after contemplation, she paid k for his services and asked him to continue investigating the other two companies. as for the tao family, she would follow up on the subsequent information. k replied, okay. the disappearance of lu beicheng and lin yan was related to the curium element, and currently, there are very few people researching in this area. jiang yining was certain. their disappearances were connected to these three companies. the details of the other two companies were unclear, so it was hard to say for the time being. but the tao family jiang yining wanted to test if they were involved in this matter. she had already thought of the bait to test them. it was the rare element curium. jiang yining turned on her computer, logged into the dark web, and spread the news that she had discovered a rich resource of curium ore. anyone interested could contact her. there were no restrictions on buyers. the highest bidder would get it. once the news was released, she waited for the fish to take the bait. night fell. the entire lu family was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and it was extremely lively. not long ago, lu zhi and jiang yining had just held their wedding. now, it was the 5ist-anniversary celebration of old master and old madams wedding. the house was filled with joy. second aunt lu even specially bought red birthday outfits for old master and old madam. when the two elderly put them on, they looked particularly elegant. old madam lu looked at the harmonious atmosphere of the whole family and the anger in her heart dissipated by half. old master lu sat next to her and whispered, look at how harmonious the family is if you dont make a fuss. were both old. wouldnt it be nice to enjoy our later years peacefully? old madam lu remained silent. old master lu said earnestly, previously, when you wanted kexin to marry ah zhi, i could still turn a blind eye. but now, after what happened, thats impossible for her. honey, just let go of her and accept yining. when she comes back from studying abroad, well find her a good in-law. old madam lus eyes reddened as she nodded.. Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Jiang Yining Is Lin Yan’s Best Friend? (2) chapter 300: jiang yining is lin yans best friend? (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio old madam lu agreed. after persisting for so long, it was time to let it go. regardless of how much she disliked jiang yining, the whole family acknowledged her. what was the use of opposing her alone? it would only lead to being abandoned by everyone. old master lu saw that his wife had finally softened her stance and smiled as he said, thats the way. the two of them shook hands and made peace. the tension that had lingered in the house finally dissipated. shen man stood in the corner and observed that her father-in-law and mother-in-law had reconciled. the anxiety that had been hanging in her throat also settled back into her stomach. it was past seven. everyone in the lu family gathered as per the tradition. according to the tradition, every child and grandchild would present gifts and blessings to the two elders according to their seniority. when it was jiang yining and lu zhis turn. jiang yining smiled and said, grandpa, we didnt bring any gifts. well kowtow to you and grandma as a form of blessing. you dont have to kowtow. try to give birth to a chubby baby for us next year. grandpa will treat it as a gift from you, old master lu said happily. jiang yinings face turned red. old madam lu paused, took off one of the bangles on her hand, and said, here, its for you. jiang yining pointed at herself in surprise. for me? if it wasnt you, who else could it be? can all zhi wear this bracelet? old madam lus tone wasnt very friendly, but this was already the most significant gesture of kindness she had shown to jiang yining. jiang yining looked at lu zhi. lu zhi nodded slightly, indicating for her to be obedient. jiang yining stepped forward. old madam lu personally adorned the jade bracelet on jiang yinings wrist. she said awkwardly, this is our family heirloom. it can only be passed on to the legitimate daughter-in-law and the eldest granddaughter-in-law. it was supposed to be given to you on your wedding day ill give it to you now. this jade bracelet had been passed down for several generations. when it came to old madam lu, it should be given to shen man however, she felt that shen mans affair had disgraced the ancestors of the lu family. therefore, she had taken it back from shen man a long time ago. after that, it was jiang yinings turn. she didnt give it to her. it was only today that she truly gave it to jiang yining. this was essentially old madam officially acknowledging jiang yinings identity as the young mistress of the lu family! jiang yining touched the jade bracelet and smiled as she said, thank you, grandma. ill definitely take good care of it and aim to pass it on to the next generation. not aim to, but definitely. old madam lu corrected with dissatisfaction. jiang yining nodded hurriedly. yes, youre right. old madam lu was finally satisfied. jiang yining returned to lu zhis side and blinked at him as she said, didnt expect this, huh? i persuaded old madam to come back and got such a treasure. it looked very valuable. however, she couldnt keep it for long and would have to return it to lu zhi so that he could keep it for his next wife. but wearing it for a while was still something. jiang yining was very content. lu zhi curled his lips and gently patted her head. well done. you deserve a reward. what reward? a kiss. jiang yining was speechless and choked for two seconds, then said, then you should save it. she didnt want such a reward. lu zhi smiled and said, what reward do you want? jiang yining fell silent for a moment and said, lu zhi, can you help me find someone to synthesize an element? even though the news had been released, there was no real curium. tao family and the other two behind it might not fall for it. therefore, no matter what the price was. she planned to make a real one. what element? lu zhi asked. curium. jiang yining spoke clearly. lu zhi frowned slightly. he knew about this element. not long ago, elder tao had mentioned a collaboration with him, and it involved curium. but he didnt agree. yining definitely didnt mention such scarce resources by chance. what do you want this for? its useful. jiang yining said unhurriedly, help me find people with expertise in this field. ill take care of the rest. no problem. lu zhi said in a calm tone, as long as you want it, i can give it to you. as her words fell, a commotion came from the door. the crowd in the living room all looked over. i want to see grandma! dont stop me! i have something important to say! this familiar voice belonged to none other than chen kexin. the housekeeper had long received orders from old master not to allow chen kexin and chen qinglian to step into the lu family. naturally, he had to stop her. however, chen kexin dodged left and right, and for a moment, they failed to catch her. grandma! im kexin! i have something very important to tell you! it concerned the safety of the entire lu family! you must listen to me! chen kexin kept shouting. old madam lu couldnt sit still anymore and stood up. she walked to the living room door. chen kexin sneaked into the lu family through the dog hole. she was dirty and smelly. old madam lu, half shocked and half distressed, asked, kexin, why are you back? didnt i arrange for you to go to the united states? grandma, youre finally out! 1 have something very important to tell you, thats why i rushed back from afar! chen kexin pushed the housekeeper away and rushed to old madam, panting. jiang yining deliberately infiltrated our lu family! she had a good friend called lin yan! do you still remember this woman? brother beichengs girlfriend is lin yan! that woman is responsible for brother beichengs disappearance! jiang yining got close to ah zhi and everyone in the lu family to avenge her! you cant keep her here! otherwise, our entire lu family will be in danger! chen kexins words shocked everyone present! who didnt know about lin yan? they never dared to mention this woman at all because she had harmed beicheng! jiang yining turned out to be her good friend? kexin, dont talk nonsense! yining and lin yan dont even know each other! old master lu didnt believe her at all! convinced that it was chen kexin who, for some mischief, was driving yining away. only then would she intentionally make such false accusations! someone come! chase kexin out! Chapter 301 - Chapter 301:I Already Knew Everything! chapter 301:i already knew everything! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio im not lying! 1 have evidence and material proof! chen kexin was so anxious that her face turned red. she took out a thick stack of photos from the document bag and scattered them in the air. countless photos fluttered down, all of which were photos of jiang yining and lin yan! no one would believe that they didnt know each other! when old master lu saw the photo, he was also stunned. beicheng was his grandson. everyone in the lu family knew about beicheng and lin yans relationship back then! he also supported these two children. but what happened after that lin yan said that she wanted beicheng to look for something with her. and they never came back. after such a long time with no news, and no sign of life or death. there must have been an accident, maybe even death. everyone in the lu family was in self-deception, clinging to a glimmer of hope, believing that as long as beichengs body wasnt found, he must still be alive somewhere in the world. they thought he might be busy in some corner of the world and would go home when he had enough fun. chen kexin sneered, her gaze piercing as she looked at jiang yining. what else do you have to say? do you want me to bring in your relatives and friends from the capital city to testify about your relationship with lin yan? following her question, the other members of the lu family also turned their attention to jiang yining. they were waiting for her to give them an explanation. jiang yining said calmly, thats right. lin yan and i are indeed good friends. 1 wont deny it. ha, did everyone hear that? she admitted it herself! chen kexin said arrogantly, jiang yining, you hid your identity as lin yans good friend and deliberately married ah zhi to get close to the lu family. what is your motive? your friend has already caused brother beichengs death. are you trying to kill ah zhi as well? is there someone behind you orchestrating all of this? she bombarded with one question after another. every question struct at the heart! the entire lu family had always trusted jiang yining, but now began to harbor suspicions against her. originally, jiang yining was lin yans good friend. to be clear upfront, they might have been a little uncomfortable, but they could generally accept it. but the key point was jiang yining had been hiding it from the beginning! wasnt this just an ulterior motive? what if she really colluded with someone and deliberately harmed the lu family? jiang yining faced the questioning gazes of everyone and said, if i really wanted to harm lu zhi, i wouldnt have treated him in the first place. thats right, im indeed lin yans good friend and i know that she went missing together with lu beicheng. the reason why 1 came to the lu family was indeed to investigate her whereabouts. i didnt tell everyone before because its because i didnt let her say it. jiang yinings words were interrupted forcefully by lu zhis cold voice. everyone looked at him in astonishment. jiang yining didnt expect lu zhi to speak up for her. she raised her bright eyes slightly and looked at him. however, lu zhi averted his gaze and didnt meet her eyes. all zhi, you knew about this early on? old master lu asked in shock. yes. then why didnt you tell everyone? old madam lu cried as she said, that b*tch, lin yan, she killed beicheng! jiang yining is her good friend. how can you hide such an important matter from us? old madam lu regretted it! she should never have given the jade bracelet to jiang yining! this demoness! as expected, her background wasnt clean! her intuition was right! old madam lu wanted to rush forward and snatch the jade bracelet back. however, whenever she thought of beicheng, her entire body trembled and she couldnt take a step. lu zhi said calmly, if i had said it in advance, you would have rejected yining just like now. 1 know yinings character. she would never do anything to harm me. in addition, there are many doubts about lin yan and beichengs disappearance. we cant conclude that lin yan harmed beicheng. thats why i agreed with yining a long time ago to work together to investigate their whereabouts. well conclude after we find them. his words were powerful and convincing. the doubts that had just risen in the hearts of everyone in the lu family were mostly suppressed. chen kexin said angrily, youre lying! brother all zhi doesnt know jiang yinings identity at all! otherwise, she wouldnt have sneaked into beichengs room to look for something! the servants and 1 saw it with our own eyes. jiang yining went to beichengs room alone! chen kexin glanced among the servants. she dragged the maid from that day out and pointed at jiang yining. tell everyone, did jiang yining sneak into beichengs room? the maid trembled in fear. miss kexin, ive only seen young mistress going to young master beichengs room. i didnt see her secretly searching for anything. you chen kexin glared at her. the servant retreated in fear. lu zhi gave qi feng a look. qi feng immediately understood and walked forward to save the maid from chen kexins grip. you dont have sufficient evidence. dont make baseless accusations. lu zhi said, yining went to beichengs room at my request to fetch something. its not as disgraceful bad as you claim. chen kexins eyes turned red with anger. he was lying! why was he still protecting jiang yining at this point? could it be that he loved jiang yining so much that he was willing to sacrifice his own younger brother for her? brother all zhi, you will regret this. jiang yining will definitely betray you and hurt you. in this world, im the only one who is sincere to you. chen kexin gritted her teeth and said word by word. you are no longer part of this family. please leave. lu zhi didnt listen to her at all and coldly issued an eviction order. chen kexin listened, heart like a knife twisted. tears streamed down her face. grandma, do you believe jiang yinings words or mine? she looked at old madam lu and placed her only hope on her. in the past, old madam lu would undoubtedly have stood firmly by her without hesitation. but at this moment, old madam hesitated.. Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: He Didn’t Return the Whole Night (1) chapter 302: he didnt return the whole night (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio if kexin could stoop to such actions, she might as well be trying to sow discord in the matter. moreover, ah zhi and beicheng were blood brothers. they had the best relationship. kexin all zhi wouldnt lie about beichengs matter. old madam lu said tactfully, dont be stubborn and target yining anymore. hearing this, chen kexin felt as if she had been struck by lightning. grandma, youre actually speaking up for jiang yining? im not taking sides. im just stating the facts. old madam lu stood up and walked up to her. she gently pulled her arm. kexin, stop fooling around. the whole family was already irritated by her. if she continued to behave unreasonably. everyone would only grow more resentful of her. old madam lu still hoped that chen kexin could reintegrate into the lu family. chen kexin found it absurd. she had only left for a few days jiang yining managed to win over the affectionate old madam who cared for her deeply! what a skillful move! chen kexin pushed old madams hand away. she suppressed the sadness and anger in her heart and said, if youre willing to be deceived by her, 1 wont say more. i hope you wont regret todays decision in the future! having said that, she left resolutely. however, lu zhi stopped her and said, chen kexin, this is the last time. if you dare to come to the lu family again in the future, dont blame us for being rude to you. chen kexin paused for a moment and then quickened her pace. they watched as her figure disappeared from their sight. everyone from the lu family retracted their gazes, their faces filled with awkwardness. they believed all zhis words were true. however, they still felt weird knowing that jiang yining and lin yan were good friends. they didnt know how to face her now. old master lu said in a deep voice, what are you all standing there for? go cut the cake. the crowd surrounded old madam lu, hastily making their way to the dining room. old master lu approached jiang yining and said, come home tomorrow and explain what happened today properly. he had tacitly agreed that ah zhi had chased chen kexin away, but that didnt mean that the matter was over. jiang yining had to give everyone an explanation! yes. jiang yining nodded. old master lu silently followed the others. only jiang yining and lu zhi were left in the huge living room. jiang yining bit her lower lip lightly. you dont have anything to ask me? dont you have anything to say to me? lu zhi almost simultaneously countered with a question. jiang yining was stunned. then, she said in a low voice, lin yan is indeed my good friend. 1 voluntarily married you because i wanted to investigate her whereabouts. but lu zhi, i swear to you, i never had any intention of harming you. and the truth is not as you all have said. lin yan never harmed lu beicheng. 1 received emails from her. it was lu beichengs decision to take her away. your brother was the one who caused the accident. after concealing it for so long, she finally said it. jiang yining immediately felt much more relaxed. she wasnt afraid of being chased out by the lu family, but she felt sorry for hiding it from lu zhi for so long. lu zhi murmured, marry me just for the sake of your good friend? jiang yining nodded. lu zhi chuckled lightly and a dark emotion flashed across his dark eyes. alright, 1 understand. with that, he turned around and left. jiang yining frowned slightly. what did he understand? was he angry at her? but he had just stood up to defend her, so what was the reason jiang yining couldnt read his mind. she stood there in a daze. after a while, shen man approached her with a piece of cake and handed it to her. have some. jiang yining lowered her eyes and said, mom, dont you blame me? how can 1 bear to blame you? yining, youre a good child. 1 know that. shen man believed in jiang yning more than anyone else. she was sure that jiang yining had no ill intentions towards lu zhi. otherwise, she wouldnt have done those compromising things. dont worry. the matter between beicheng and lin yan has nothing to do with you. the family will understand sooner or later. jiang yining was a little touched. before the matter was exposed, she had thought of countless possibilities. but it wasnt like now it warmed her heart. she opened her mouth, wanting to say something to shen man, but swallowed it back in the end. shen man silently accompanied her and ate a piece of cake. then, she patted her shoulder and said, go back and rest early. as for ah zhi, 111 get the housekeeper to inform his doctor later. todays banquet was disrupted by chen kexin. no one was in the mood to continue.. Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: He Didn’t Return the Whole Night (2) chapter 303: he didnt return the whole night (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after finishing the cake, everyone went back to their rooms and prepared for what they were supposed to do tomorrow. jiang yining listened to shen mans words and said goodbye to old master lu. she took a car back to the villa. upon arriving home, lu zhi hadnt returned yet. jiang yining understood that he was upset with her. well, who wouldnt be, even if lu zhi didnt say it? jiang yining went back to her room silently. after taking a shower, she lay down on the bed to rest. on the other side. lu zhi came out of the residence and drove crazily. after an unknown period of time, he parked the car by the roadside and thought about what jiang yining had said. he laughed coldly. she married him for lin yan. he lu zhi stared at the dark night sky and fell silent for a moment. he turned the car around and drove to the city. when he arrived at his private wine cellar, he called his good friend and asked him to drink with him. a light nights sleep. jiang yining woke up at nine in the morning. her head was groggy as if someone had hit her with a stick. she walked to the living room downstairs. she asked the housekeeper, did lu zhi come back last night? no. the housekeeper asked with concern, however, they called from the wine cellar and said that master was there last night. he hasnt come out for the whole night. he was probably drinking alone. young mistress, did you have a conflict with master? i made him angry. jiang yining felt a little depressed. young mistress, as the saying goes, a quarrel in the morning may be mended by evening. please say a few more soft words to master and coax him. he surely wont be angry with you anymore. the housekeeper had always felt that it wasnt normal for jiang yining and lu zhi to sleep separately. but they were deeply in love. lu zhi pampered jiang yining to an outrageous extent, so the housekeeper didnt dare to discuss such matters with jiang yining. now, the two of them had a problem. the housekeeper subtly hinted at the issue. in his view, no matter how angry lu zhi was with jiang yining, a little coaxing in the bed could surely mend things. jiang yining didnt take his words to heart. the conflict between her and lu zhi couldnt be resolved with a few soft words. she said perfunctorily, okay, 1 understand. 111 go to class first. young mistress, should 1 prepare something for you to make master happy? up to you. jiang yining said absentmindedly. the housekeeper smiled mischievously. okay. jiang yining couldnt get herself together after a day of classes. after class. ye xiaoxi asked her what was wrong. jiang yining paused and didnt say much to her. she didnt want ye xiaoxi to worry about her. its nothing. seeing that jiang yining was unwilling to share, ye xiaoxi didnt press further. after the two of them parted ways at the school gate, jiang yining walked along the street filled with french parasol trees. she decided not to return to the villa for the time being. lu zhi must be annoyed by her recent presence. if she went back, he would probably avoid her. in that case, she might as well move out. coincidentally, the peninsula manor that lu zhi had recently acquired from the yuan family had been reclaimed from its previous employer. she thought it would be a good idea to stay there for a few days. she did as she thought. jiang yining hailed a taxi and went straight to the peninsula manor. peninsula manor. when the servant saw jiang yining, she came over without even informing them. the servant was surprised but approached politely and asked, young mistress, what would you like for dinner? well prepare it for you. just make something simple. jiang yining asked calmly, by the way, the guest who stayed here before, which room did he occupy? the one at the far west on the top floor. then what did he do? tell me in detail. dont miss anything. jiang yining was curious about this previous occupant. however, she didnt have the time to care earlier. right now, her mind was a little chaotic, so she thought it would be a good distraction to focus on something else. the servant muttered, hes very strange. even though the weather is very hot, he wraps himself up tightly, as if afraid of being seen by others. in addition, he hides in his room and sleeps during the day. at night, when we are resting, he roams around the manor as if he is looking for something. okay, when you have the time, note down all the places he visited. i want to know. yes. the servant nodded. jiang yining waved her hand, signaling the servant to go back to work and attend to other matters instead of staying by her side. the servant left. jiang yining followed the clues provided by the servant and walked to the westernmost guest room on the top floor of the manor. she thoroughly examined every nook and cranny in the room. apart from signs of being searched, there was nothing particularly noteworthy. this room was quite clean, and it looked like it could not hide any secrets.. Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: He Didn’t Return the Whole Night (3) chapter 304: he didnt return the whole night (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio that person then searched various places in the manor, presumably without finding anything here. he must have gone search elsewhere. jiang yining lay on the bed and sighed tiredly as she pondered silently. she wondered if it was because she had changed her place to sleep, oddly enough, she felt more at ease. after a short pondering, she fell into a deep sleep. when she woke up again, the sky outside was already as dark as ink. the lights were off in the room and it was dark. when jiang yining got up in a daze, she caught a glimpse of a fluorescent light flashing on the ceiling. at first, she thought it was just an illusion, but when she rubbed her eyes and looked back again, she clearly saw that the ceiling was indeed filled with dots of dark light. moreover, these lights twinkled in a quite rhythmic pattern. jiang yining exclaimed, then turned on the lights and took out a pen and paper. after turning off the light again, she recorded a series of numbers based on the frequency of the flashing light spots. after a long time, she turned on the light and looked at the words on the white paper. she frowned. it was computer code. however, it was encrypted. but it wasnt difficult for her. jiang yining sat cross-legged on the bed, fully immersed in the decoding process. unknowingly, time slowly passed until nine oclock sharp. the servant couldnt wait any longer for jiang yining to leave the room, so she came over and knocked on the door. young mistress, its time for dinner. okay, ill come out now. jiang yining wrote down the last code, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. so thats how it is. there were treasures hidden in the xie familys old mansion, left by their ancestors. no wonder someone went to great lengths and paid a hefty sum to stay here for a month. she wondered if that person had taken the treasure. if not, then the treasure would belong to her! after all, she was the owner of the peninsula manor. jiang yining put the note away in high spirits and walked out. she quickly finished her meal and went out to look for something. just as jiang yining left, a black maserati drove into the manor. the servant hurriedly rushed over and opened the car door. lu zhi, who wore a suit, got out of the car with a cold expression and noble temperament. wheres yining? young mistress just finished eating and went out for a walk. the servant dared not make eye contact and answered in a low voice. lu zhi frowned. which direction did she go? that way. the servant pointed in the direction where jiang yining had disappeared. lu zhis long legs stretched out as he chased after her. jiang yining followed the clues on the note and searched around the peninsula manor. then, she realized no wonder that person would appear at night. these consecutive clues were all made of fluorescent light. they couldnt be noticed until nighttime. she was very interested in these codes. because the other party was also a computer expert, the codes he set were very complicated. ordinary people really couldnt solve it. jiang yining cracked all the passwords along the way excitedly and finally stopped in front of the lotus pond in the peninsula manor. the lotus pond was connected to the river. there was running water all year round jiang yining looked at the dragon head statue in the middle of the pool. she took off her shoes and carried it in her hands. she waded into the water and walked up to it. just a click. the dragon head slowly sank, and jiang yining didnt have time to react. the surrounding water was like a tornado, pulling her down. lu zhi rushed over. coincidentally, he saw this scene and his expression tensed up. jiang yining! a deep exclamation spread in the air, followed by the sound of a heavy object plunging into the water. lu zhi had already jumped into the lotus pond and hugged jiang yining. both of them were sucked into the water. when the water gradually subsided jiang yining opened her eyes and met lu zhis cold and handsome face. her throat was a little dry. why did you jump down? the situation just now was so dangerous. wasnt he afraid? lu zhi held her tightly, almost embedding her into his body. he gritted his teeth and asked sternly, why did you jump into the water to commit suicide? jiang yining was speechless. when did she attempt suicide? even if the world was ending, she would never commit suicide, alright? jiang yining thought for a moment and coughed lightly as she said, youve misunderstood. i was walking to the middle of the lotus pond when a hole suddenly appeared in the water. i was sucked into it. lu zhis gaze locked onto her face, observing the changes in her expression. he found no trace of her lying. only then did he look around. jiang yining was also surveying the surroundings. under the water was a cave with traces of artificial excavation around it. it was unclear if there was a drainage system, but the water flowing down from above disappeared automatically. there was no sign of water accumulation. this explained how they could breathe in the cave without being submerged. jiang yining noticed a secret passage beside the cave. she boldly walked forward. lu zhi, however, pulled her back and said, follow behind me.. Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Mr. Lu’s First Confession in His Life (1) chapter 305: mr. lus first confession in his life (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining looked up at lu zhis side profile, and her heart skipped a beat. lu zhi focused on the road ahead and was on high alert, ready to face any unknown danger. the two of them walked along the secret passage for a while. they found that the end of the secret passage was covered with a sticky blue liquid. lu zhi used his phones led light to illuminate the area. after inspecting it, he frowned slightly. jiang yining also picked up some and smelled it. there was a faint stench. what is this? such a complicated password and mechanism was actually just to protect the liquid? just as jiang yining was feeling puzzled, lu zhis voice came low and firm, curium. huh? this is curium ore. lu zhi said with deep and intense eyes, one milliliter of curium can be sold for 800 dollars. and theres an inexhaustible curium ore here! the fact that it could emerge from the underground indicated a rich deposit of curium ore beneath. just this layer of curium on the surface could be sold for a sky-high price! not to mention the undeveloped underground! jiang yining immediately understood, the xie family is leaving behind curium ores for their descendants! no wonder they are willing to pay a high price to stay at the peninsula manor for a month! what do you mean by staying for a month? lu zhi asked. jiang yining wanted to give herself a good slap. how did she slip up? its nothing. lets get someone to protect these things. the xie family should already have their eyes on the curium ores here. jiang yining attempted to brush off the matter. however, lu zhi said coldly, the peninsula manor is under your name. if you want to protect it, you should arrange it yourself. i dont need to interfere. he was still upset about what she had said earlier. jiang yining was speechless. the curium ores here could be sold for a sky-high price, and he wasnt tempted at all? you bought the peninsula manor with your money. logically speaking, this is your property. what 1 gave you is yours. im not interested. after lu zhi finished speaking, he turned around and walked back. jiang yining caught up to him and said, lu zhi, are you still angry that i shouldnt have lied to you? no. lu zhi said coldly. it would be strange if there wasnt! he was clearly angry! jiang yining cursed silently in her heart. she trotted to his side and hooked his hand. if i didnt do that, 1 wouldnt have been able to get close to you in the first place. how else could 1 investigate the whereabouts of your brother and lin yan? lu zhi clenched his jaw and remained silent. jiang yining continued incessantly, i spent so much effort trying to get the curium ore because i knew that their disappearance was related to it. lu zhi finally stopped in his tracks. he stared at her. what did you say? in your brothers room, there were documents related to the research and development of curium ore. also, before he disappeared, he left a letter for your mother and secretly mentioned that he was going to look for something. jiang yining said, i speculate that someone wants to use the curium ore to achieve a certain goal. lu beicheng and lin yan were also involved in this matter. curium ore involves enormous interests, which can explain why the other party would rather risk offending the lu family and make your brother disappear. the lu familys status and reputation in a-city were well-known. even the powerful four major families wouldnt dare to touch lu beicheng. let alone kill him. lu beichengs disappearance meant that the other party could get a huge reward from this matter. the losses incurred by offending the lu family were far less than the rewards. therefore, they took the risk. these were the only pieces of information jiang yining could gather at the moment. she urgently spread the news that she had curium ores. that was also the way she wanted to lure the snake out of its hole. she wanted to find out who had harmed lin yan and lu beicheng. after jiang yining finished speaking, she stared at him with her bright eyes without blinking. lu zhi fell into silence for a moment and questioned, jiang yining, how many things are you hiding from me? jiang yining was speechless. jiang yining paused for a moment and said, ive said everything 1 should. is that so? lu zhi asked calmly. jiang yining nodded and was about to swear an oath. however, lu zhi took a big step forward and pushed her against the wall. what about your identity as the hacker queen? how long are you planning to hide that from me? jiang yining was shocked. when did he find out? she had gone to great lengths to keep her whereabouts secret. shouldnt he think that k is the queen? jiang yinings back was against the cold wall, and the blood in her body froze. the secret passage was exceptionally quiet. other than the occasional dripping of water and the intermingling breaths, nothing else could be heard.. Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Mr. Lu’s First Confession in His Life (2) chapter 306: mr. lus first confession in his life (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining looked at lu zhi, who was infuriated and close at hand. after a while, she said, how did you find out that im queen? i discovered it a long time ago. you exposed too much during that incident with yan shumo. i didnt reveal it then, wanting you to confess to me personally. but it had come to this point and she still wanted to keep it from him. lu zhis chest felt stuffy and he really wanted to vent. jiang yining panicked for a moment when her disguise was unveiled. but she quickly regained her composure. its not that 1 dont want to tell you, but 1 dont want to cause you trouble. jiang yining said softly, as a hacker, 1 have too many enemies before she could finish her sentence, lu zhi grabbed her wrist and forcefully pressed her against the wall. jiang yining subconsciously resisted, but it only resulted in him asserting a stronger restraint. their bodies were tightly pressed against each other, leaving no room for separation. lu zhi exuded a strong invasive aura and an irrepressible anger. ive said it before, no matter what, at any time, you can act freely without worrying about the consequences! because im standing behind you! jiang yining, 1 delight in you, so im never afraid of you causing trouble. im only concerned that you havent really taken me to heart, treating me like a stranger! lu zhis words were like thunder. the explosion rang in her ears. jiang yining slightly parted her lips and met his gaze with a hint of shock. after a while she snapped back to reality and wanted to say something. however, thousands of words rushed to her mouth, but she silently swallowed them back. lu zhis chest heaved up and down as his gaze locked onto her smooth cheeks, hoping that she would give him some response. however, after waiting for a few minutes, she remained silent. lu zhi was utterly disappointed. it was the first time in his life that he liked someone, but the other party was not interested in him. the intense gleam in lu zhis dark eyes gradually extinguished as he released her hand and said, jiang yining, youre heartless. after saying that, he turned around and was about to leave. however, before he could take a few steps, his hand was pulled back. lu zhis body stiffened, but he didnt turn around. let go. when jiang yining heard this, she tightened her grip. lu zhi, in all my years, this is the first time someone has confessed to me. im a little at a loss. the muscles on lu zhis face twitched. this was also the first time in his life confessing to someone! unfortunately, he met a heartless little ingrate! she didnt understand his thoughts at all! jiang yining, what are you trying to say? 1 dont have time for your dilly-dallying. why are you so fierce? is there anyone who likes people like you? you look like you want to eat me up, jiang yining said unhappily. lu zhi frowned and was about to speak. however, jiang yining cut in before him. she softened her voice and said, no one phase ever taught me how to love someone from childhood to adulthood. so, i dont know how to treat the person 1 like. after an awkward cough, jiang yining blushed and continued, i can only try to get along with you. if i did anything wrong, you have to point it out to me directly. i dont want to guess a mans thoughts. also, dont bully me in the future. otherwise before jiang yining finished her sentence, lu zhi pulled her into his embrace and lowered his head to seal her lips. jiang yining made a muffled sound and widened her eyes. lu zhis dark eyes were filled with madness and excitement. it almost swallowed her. jiang yining was stunned for a moment before she laughed. who would have thought that the aloof and noble lu zhi would be like this when he met the person he liked? its probably unbelievable if anyone hears about it. however what made her proud was that he revealed such a side only for her. lu zhi kissed jiang yining until she was about to suffocate and collapse into her arms. only then did he let her go. he said tenderly, jiang yining, i will never let you down in this life. if he loved someone, it was a commitment for a lifetime. he would never change his mind. jiang yinings lips curled up slightly. ill remember that. if you betray me one day, ill castrate you. castrate me? lu zhi repeated those words playfully. then, he said, are you willing to do so? your happiness for the rest of your life depends entirely on me. there was a hidden meaning in his words. jiang yinings face turned red. stupid pervert, im ignoring you. she turned around and was about to leave. lu zhi took a few quick steps and pulled her back into his arms like he was catching a cat. jiang yining snuggled in his arms, a bright smile on her lips. the two of them returned to the manor, drenched. seeing this, the servant hurriedly brought them towels. after lu zhi and jiang yining cleaned themselves up, they went back to their room to take a shower. when they came out, lu zhi called qi feng first and asked him to arrange manpower and come to peninsula manor immediately. after ending the call, he looked up at jiang yining, who was sitting on the sofa, and a mischievous flame rose in his heart. he broke through the last layer of window paper. she seemed to be even more attractive to him now. even just sitting there quietly was enough to trigger his impulse. lu zhi stood up and walked over to jiang yining. he squeezed into the same sofa as her. jiang yining said unhappily, go sit at the side. theres plenty of space there. i like sitting next to you. lu zhi pretended to casually drape his arm over her shoulder and leaned his head close to her face. you smell so good. we use the same brand of shower gel. cant you just smell it yourself? jiang yining pushed his head away. the veins on lu zhis forehead throbbed. this unromantic woman. after a few seconds of silence, his hand slid from her shoulder to her waist and scratched her gently. jiang yining felt as if someone had grasped her weakness. she instantly quivered and her throat trembled. lu zhi, you are not allowed to touch there. lu zhi smirked and said, give me a kiss and 1 wont tickle you anymore. jiang yining was speechless. what a clingy person. they had just kissed and now he wanted another one? hurry up. lu zhi urged. jiang yining noticed that his hand moved, and her body automatically recalled the tingling sensation like an electric shock. she bit her lower lip lightly and quickly kissed him on the lips. is this enough? no. lu zhi reached out, hooked her chin, and engaged in a lingering kiss. when he let go, he looked at jiang yining, who was gasping for breath. her eyes were shimmering with moisture, and he said in a low and hoarse voice, thats a kiss.. have you learned how to kiss? Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Using Yourself as Bait chapter 307: using yourself as bait translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio this shameless old man, they had just been dating her for less than half a day, and he was already teaching her how to kiss so seriously. jiang yining snorted lightly, 1 didnt learn it, 1 dont want to. then ill teach you again lu zhi was about to kiss again. jiang yining was really afraid of him and quickly said, ive learned it! ive learned it! save it. you dont have to teach me. lu zhis fingers gently caressed her earlobe and said, remember it even if you learn it. in the future, i will do spot checks frequently. jiang yining was speechless. why didnt she realize that lu zhi could be so sultry? lu zhi looked at the obedient little thing in his arms. his heart itched. kissing was no longer enough to satisfy him. he really wanted to eat her in one bite. however, he couldnt just yet she was still young. lets wait a bit longer. at night C qi feng brought dozens of people into the peninsula manor. they listened to lu zhis arrangements and protected the curium ore. the next day. jiang yining entered the secret passage again and took out fifty milliliters of curium ore. previously, she wanted lu zhi to hire someone to help her synthesize this substance. now that she had natural curium ores, there was no need to waste that effort. then, she called old master tao and told him that she had curium. elder tao thought she was joking. he had invested so much manpower and material resources, but he had not synthesized much. where did jiang yining get it? miss jiang, dont play tricks on me. why would 1 deceive you? if you have time, why dont you meet me in person? jiang yining said. elder tao was skeptical, but in the end, he couldnt resist the great temptation. he agreed. okay, im free this afternoon. lets meet at my house. okay. jiang yining said and ended the call. she looked at lu zhi beside her and said, whether its elder tao or the mastermind, theyll definitely be interested in this thing. why dont we hold an auction and drive up the price of this thing? the higher the price, the more popular it will be, and the more attractive it will be to them. there was one company in the us and one in the capital city that was researching curium ore. although it was unclear who was behind them, this auction could potentially lure them out. one of the three companies must be the one who had plotted against lin yan and lu beicheng. she just couldnt believe otherwise. after confirming the target, how could they not find the murderer? lu zhis voice was cold, if they dare to target beicheng, they wont show mercy to you either. yining, 111 go to the meeting with elder tao this afternoon. no, i just called elder tao and exposed myself. if you try to cover it up now, youll only make it more obvious. neither of us will be able to escape their scrutiny. jiang yining never feared confronting people head-on, and she didnt need to hide behind lu zhi. also, other than the xie family, no one knows the exact location of the curium ore. we have to protect it. as long as the other party doesnt get the curium ore, they will keep pouncing on us like moths. lu zhi, well announce to the public that i discovered the method to synthesize curium. i can easily synthesize as many curium as they want. this way, their goal would shift from robbing the curium ore to targeting jiang yining. after all, with her around, the curium ore would be inexhaustible. lu zhis expression turned icy, jiang yining, youre using yourself as bait and putting yourself in danger. he would never agree. jiang yining sensed the chill in his words and walked up to him with a smile. she wrapped her small hands around his lean waist and said, yes, 1 know exactly what im doing. i also believe that you can protect me well and will never let me be in danger. lu zhis body was as stiff as a rock and showed no signs of movement. he was reluctant to let her take the risk however, it had to be said that yinings method was indeed effective. it would definitely lure out the mastermind. lu zhi, its not only for your brother but also for my good friend. jiang yining pressed her cheek against his chest, listened to his strong and powerful heartbeat, and said, lin yan is more like a sister to me than jiang rou. ever since 1 was young, whenever i was sad, she would always be by my side. without her, i wouldnt be where i am today. therefore, no matter what the price was. she would avenge lin yan. even lu zhi couldnt stop her determination. lu zhi stroked her hair and said in a deep voice, jiang yining, i promise you that i wont let anything happen to you. okay. jiang yining nodded, full of trust. she trusted him. he could fulfill his promise to her. in the afternoon, jiang yining took a car to the tao familys old residence. lu zhi had arranged a female bodyguard for her, hoping that she would have someone by her side to ensure her safety. but jiang yining rejected it. she had to pretend that everything was hidden from lu zhi. to make elder tao lower his guard. lu zhi had no choice but to send someone to watch near the tao familys old mansion. jiang yining took a car and rushed to the tao family. elder tao was sitting in the living room feeding the parrot. when he saw her, he politely invited her to the seat. someone come and serve tea to miss jiang. the servant walked forward, poured a cup of tea, and handed it to her respectfully. jiang yining smiled faintly and said, long time no see, elder tao. yeah, we havent seen each other for a while. ever since the tao family fought with the lu family and suffered great losses, he had deliberately kept a distance from the lu family to avoid further trouble. if jiang yining hadnt called him and mentioned the curium ore, he would still deliberately avoided her like before. elder tao was anxious, not beating around the bush, and straightforwardly said, miss jiang, you mentioned that you have curium in your hands, right? yes. jiang yining took out a small glass vial from her bag. there was 50ml of curium inside. this is the curium i refined. elder taos eyes widened! it was indeed curium! he had hired so many people and spent nearly 60 billion to produce only 20 milliliters of curium! jiang yining actually had so much! wait a minute did she just say that she refined it herself? elder tao looked at jiang yining in astonishment and confirmed again as he asked, did you refine this yourself? yes. jiang yining smiled and said, 1 heard that your company is developing this. 1 wonder if youre interested in buying my curium? elder tao received an affirmative answer and secretly sucked in a breath of cold air. this jiang yining was undoubtedly a genius! she was so young and yet able to refine such high-purity curium! if he could take her under his wing and focus on researching curium! in that case not to mention a-city, no one in the entire country, or even the entire world, could compete with the tao family! old master taos gaze at jiang yining was filled with greed. elder tao? jiang yining noticed his intense stare without saying anything for a long time, she couldnt help but remind him. elder tao snapped out of his thoughts and suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart. he said, of course, im interested. how much curium do you have? 111 buy them all. in the future, you can sell whatever you create to me. he thought that jiang yining didnt know much about the industry, so the price wouldnt be so expensive. but unexpectedly, in the next second jiang yining opened her mouth and said, the international price is 900 dollars per milliliter of curium. since were old acquaintances, ill give you a 1% discount. theres a total of 50ml here. you need to pay me a total of 44550 dollars. what was the difference between a discount and no discount? it was only 450 dollars cheaper! elder tao knew that jiang yining was deliberately teasing him, but who asked him to be so eager to get this curium? thank you, miss jiang. ill write you a check later. sure. jiang yining nodded in satisfaction. elder tao inquired, when are you going to continue refining this thing? ive already refined a lot. ill buy them all elder tao hadnt finished speaking. jiang yining interrupted with a smiling expression, im sorry, but 1 plan to auction the remaining curium. the highest bidder wins. ive already informed the other two potential buyers. elder tao, if youre interested, lets meet at the auction. after saying that, she stood up and walked out. elder taos heart instantly turned cold. he was truly foolish. jiang yining was as cunning as a fox. how could she not check the curium market in advance? since she dared to come alone, it meant that she had everything under control. holding an auction was also a strategy to make a hefty profit.. Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Too Cute, I Want to Cuddle Her Until She Was Completely Bald! chapter 308: too cute, i want to cuddle her until she was completely bald! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio these people from the lu family were all so calculating. elder tao gritted his teeth in hatred, but he still chased after her. he asked somewhat unwillingly, cant you sell more to me privately? 1 guarantee youll be satisfied with the price. curium was priceless. whoever obtained it first, conducted thorough research, and quickly mass-produced it for the market would have a significant advantage! if an auction were to be held, others would definitely fight to the death to snatch it. elder tao gritted his teeth and said, 111 offer you ten times the price. i wont ask for much, just give me 500 milliliters. 500 milliliters, calculated at ten times the price. that meant he was offering her a whopping five million dollars! converted to chinese yuan, that was a full 300 million yuan. old master tao was going all out! jiang yining smiled at him and said calmly, ten times the price is too high. 1 feel sorry for you. lets meet at the auction. at that time, elder tao must come and support the event. as she spoke, she had already walked to the car. she briskly and decisively got into the car. elder tao watched her leave with wide eyes and felt frustrated. why did the lu family always take advantage of everything? if he had known that jiang yining could synthesize the curium he had been longing for, he would have long since put in all his effort and let her choose any of his descendants! why would he let lu zhi benefit from it? but now, it was too late for regrets. he could only wait for the auction to begin. after jiang yining was done with her business, she took the car back to the villa in a cheerful mood. just as she got out of the car, the housekeeper approached and said, young mistress, youre finally back. yes, whats wrong? jiang yining sensed something amiss in her tone and asked aloud. its nothing. 1 just prepared something for you and placed it in your room. if you have time, remember to take a look. alright. every season, major brands would launch their new products, and the housekeeper would buy their products to replace her old ones. when jiang yining heard what she said, she thought it was the same as before. she didnt take it to heart. after returning to her room, she turned on her computer and focused on spreading the news. unknowingly, a few hours had passed. by the time she looked away from the computer screen, it was already dusk outside the window. jiang yining closed her computer. she stood up and was about to go out to find something to eat when she caught a glimpse of a few bags of clothes on the table. she paused and walked over. she casually picked one bag from the middle and took out the clothes inside. inevitably, she was stunned. hmm? why are these clothes so furry, like a rabbit costume? while jiang yining was still confused, someone knocked on the bedroom door twice from the outside, followed by a click. someone pushed the door open and entered. she turned her head toward the sound. coincidentally, she met lu zhis deep eyes. little lazy kitten, its time for dinner. lu zhis lips curled into a smile as he walked over to hug her affectionately. however, when his gaze fell on the clothes in her hands, his attention was immediately attracted. what is this? 1 dont know either, probably the housekeeper. jiang yining wanted to put the bag back. lu zhi reached out to stop her. he took the clothes over and looked at them seriously. theyre quite cute. youll definitely look good in them. jiang yining was speechless. dont even think about asking her to wear this furry rabbit outfit! lu zhi touched the fur on the clothes. go and try it. im not going. jiang yinings face was red as she refused without hesitation. wouldnt it be similar to cosplay if she changed into it? not to mention it was done in the boudoir. it made her feel like she was seducing him. she was a decent girl from a respectable family and had no intention of using seductive methods. jiang yining didnt agree. lu zhi moved closer to her cheek and said in a low and hoarse voice, just wear it once. let me see. in return, you can make any request to me with no conditions. when jiang yining heard this, she couldnt help but be moved. if she made a request to lu zhi unconditionally, she could use this opportunity to trouble him in the future without feeling guilty. its just putting on some clothes. it shouldnt be a big deal, right? jiang yinings dark eyes flickered. then, she made up her mind and said, close the door.. okay. lu zhi smirked, his face filled with playful delight. jiang yining held the clothes and swiftly ran into the changing room. while lu zhi waited outside, he looked through all the clothes on the table. the housekeeper indeed understood his thoughts. just imagining yining wearing these clothes, lu zhi found it challenging to control his desires. lu zhis adams apple bobbed up and down a few times. his deep eyes were fixed on the changing room. jiang yining, having changed into the clothes, blushed from her face to the base of her neck as she looked at herself in the mirror. this appearance was truly that of a white rabbit demon. except for her face. her limbs were all furry she pushed the door open and walked out slowly as she suppressed the embarrassment in her heart. she said, see it now? lu zhi looked at her intently. his clear voice was tinged with a hint of intoxication, yes, very cute. he wanted to cuddle her! to cuddle her until she was completely bald! in the past, he had never realized that he had any liking for furry animals. but today, when he saw her in this outfit it refreshed his impression of fluffy! lu zhi approached and stroked jiang yinings head. so soft. it felt really good to touch. unable to resist his affection, he silently stroked other places. jiang yining was so embarrassed that her entire body turned red. can i change now? ill stroke a few more times. lu zhi couldnt bear to let her go. he hugged her in his arms and petted her vigorously! jiang yining was speechless. she regretted it. she never wanted to wear this outfit again in her life! she thought, housekeeper, just you wait! on the other side. after chen kexin returned in failure from the lu family, she cried outside for the entire night in frustration. when dawn broke, her eyes were red and swollen like peaches. she found gu zhanqing and wanted him to continue giving her ideas. however, gu zhanqing sneered and said, you didnt even defeat her in such a good situation. yet you still want to turn the tables? chen kexin, give up. go back to the united states obediently and complete your studies. before she went to the lu family. he had already instructed her what to do, what to say, and how to turn the situation around if most of the lu family sided with jiang yining. he had considered all aspects. however, chen kexin turned out to be an idiot. she only cared about shouting and didnt do as he said. whats the use of keeping useless pawns? gu zhanqing had decided to give up on her, and he didnt mince his words. chen kexin cried and knelt in front of gu zhanqing. she said, no, gu zhanqing, please help me again. miss chen, ive said it before. this is our last cooperation. gu zhanqing heartlessly instructed the bodyguards, send miss chen out. the bodyguard approached and escorted chen kexin away. chen kexin saw that gu zhanqing refused to lend a helping hand, and her expression immediately changed. she threatened, mr. gu, arent you afraid that ill tell jiang yining that its always been you behind the scenes advising and instigating me, sabotaging her marriage with ah zhi? jiang yining is your niece! if she finds out about this go ahead and try. gu zhanqings face darkened completely. he looked at her as if she were already dead. however, before you go, 1 advise you to think carefully. youve already lost the favor of the lu family. if i wanted to mess with you, it would be easier than crushing an ant. gu zhanqing didnt hide his savagery at all. although chen kexin was cunning, she had been pampered by old madam lu and her biological mother from childhood to adulthood. when had she truly encountered the treacherous nature of human hearts? at this moment, she was shocked when she heard gu zhanqings words. she tried to steady herself and said, dont tell me you still dare to kill me? killing a person is so simple. just close your eyes and everything will be over. gu zhanqing said nonchalantly, tormenting a person is much more complicated, especially making her wish for death, experiencing all the pain in the world, and then dying miserably, it takes a lot of effort. for example, making a girl lose her innocence and sending her private photos to all her close ones making her feel ashamed to face all her relatives and friends gu zhanqings words hit chen kexins sore spot! she would never forget that night when she climbed into lu zhis bed with joy. she thought she was spending a blissful night with the person she loved! little did she know that she had fallen into a trap and lost her virginity to a stranger for no reason! chen kexin said with trembling lips, you cant possibly have those photos. i set this up. do you think i wont have any backup plans? gu zhanqing said coldly, chen kexin, dont provoke me. otherwise, i wont show any mercy. when chen kexin heard this, all the strength in her body was sucked out. all that was left was helplessness and despair. with a thud, she fell to the ground her tears fell like rain as she muttered, youre not a human, youre a demon. he had already planned it out. even if she successfully climbed into lu zhis bed, he would still keep those photos! from the very beginning this devil had set his eyes on her and had no intention of letting her go! escort her out. gu zhanqing didnt even look at her. the bodyguards stepped forward and forcefully dragged chen kexin out and threw her at the entrance gate. chen kexin lay on the roadside in despair and wailed loudly. her voice was hoarse from crying. only then did she stagger up and walk along the street. she was in a daze she didnt notice the car coming from the front and with a loud bang she was thrown high into the air and then plummeted to the ground. the driver was so frightened that he quickly stopped the car and dialed 120. old madam lu received the call and rushed to the hospital. chen qinglian was already waiting outside the operating room. how did kexin get into a car accident? she was perfectly fine when she left the residence last night old madam lus hands trembled uncontrollably. chen qinglian cried, tears streaming down her face. i dont know either. someone called me, and so i rushed over. old madam, the doctor said that kexins condition was very critical and she might not make it shes my only daughter. if shes gone, i dont want to live anymore. no, it wont. kexin is blessed, and she will definitely pull through. ill find the best doctor to treat her. old madam lu immediately utilized her connections. she sought out renowned doctors and specialists.. Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Faking Death, Trying to Make a Comeback (1) chapter 309: faking death, trying to make a comeback (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio however, no matter how fast the doctor was, it was too late. the door to the operating room was pushed open. the chief surgeon walked out and sighed heavily, weve tried our best, but her injuries are too severe. go and talk to her and make arrangements for her funeral as soon as possible. when chen qinglian and old madam lu heard this, their brains exploded. after more than ten seconds the two finally snapped back to reality, their voices raised in anguished cries. the doctor shook his head. chen qinglian helped old madam lu into the operating room. on the operating table, chen kexin was covered in tubes, and her face was a bloody mess. where was the radiant and beautiful girl from the past? chen qinglian almost collapsed to the ground. she gritted her teeth and walked forward step by step. kexin, mommy is here. you must hold on, dont leave me. chen qinglians throat was trembling uncontrollably. old madam lu also cried and said, xin er, grandmas darling. you have to hold on. grandma has already found the best doctors and specialists for you. chen kexin opened her eyes weakly and raised her hand strenuously. old madam lu hurriedly held it. xiner, do you have anything to say to grandma? grandma, im sorry chen kexin said with difficulty, i just like brother ah zhi too much, thats why 1 did so many wrong things. ive let you and the lu family down please help me tell brother all zhi and ask him to forgive me when old madam lu heard this, she cried even more sorrowfully. what was wrong with her she had seen kexin grow up, she knew what kind of child she was. why should she blame her, like everyone else? kexin had made mistakes, but she herself was also at fault for letting things come to this point. if it wasnt for the fact that she had been thinking about marrying her to ah zhi. i low could kexin have ended up like this? alright, 111 definitely tell him. all zhi will forgive you. kexin, dont talk too much. save your strength and wait for the doctor to come. i cant wait any longer. grandma, just let me say it. chen kexin took two deep breaths and said, my mother did those things before because she doted on me too much. grandma, my mother has been advising me in private not to go against young mistress. its my fault for not listening, and she had no choice but to become my accomplice. grandma, my mother has worked hard for the lu family for half her life, and im her only daughter. without me, she doesnt know where to go. please, let my mother return to the old mansion. at least she can have a place to retire for the rest of her life. yes, 1 promise you. old madam lu agreed without hesitation. chen kexin smiled slightly, and a line of tears flowed down from the corner of her eyes. she then said, thank you, grandma, i want to talk to my mother alone. can you please leave? i dont want you to see me in my final moments. old madam lu burst into tears. however, she still respected her wishes and walked out while wiping her tears. there were only two people left in the emergency room. chen qinglian walked up to her daughter. her face aged as if she had lost twenty years of life. kexin, dont worry. i wont let jiang yining off the hook. if you cant marry ah zhi, then no one else can. mom, of course, you have to deal with jiang yining. chen kexins voice suddenly resonated in the air. where was the weakness from just now? chen qinglian was stunned for a moment before she blinked her eyes hard. her vision became clear again she saw that her daughter, who was in critical condition just now, had already taken off her respirator and sat up. you you i did get into a car accident, but im fine, chen kexin said word byword. you bastard, you scared me to death! chen qinglians heart almost stopped beating. she took a step forward and hugged her daughter tightly. it felt like a post-disaster survival. if kexin really left, her heart would have died with her. for the rest of her life, her only goal was to make lu zhis women suffer! fortunately, her daughter was fine! compared to chen qinglians excitement, chen kexin remained much calmer. mom, ive lost all my face and the goodwill of everyone in the lu family. the only person who stood on my side, old madam, had also given up on me. i have no choice but to fake my death. chen kexin said calmly, ive bribed the doctor to falsely report my death. 111 pretend to be dead. today, youll send me to be cremated, and tell everyone in the lu family that im already dead. what about your future? Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Faking Death, Trying to Make a Comeback (2) chapter 310: faking death, trying to make a comeback (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio chen qinglian asked. i have the money that old madam gave me in my account. ill study abroad and undergo plastic surgery. when i come back, i will snatch back my position as the young mistress of the lu family from jiang yining! chen kexins eyes were filled with hatred and determination. she had already lost everything! there was nothing left to lose! three years she would wholeheartedly forge a new self! she thought, jiang yining, you wait! she would definitely return! chen qinglian felt heartbroken for her daughter, but she had to admit that kexin was right. without returning with a new identity, she would never be able to hold her head high, let alone marry into a good family. it was just that she had changed her appearance and endured for three years. to her daughter, it was too cruel and long. kexin, have you really thought it through? chen qinglian asked. yes, ive made up my mind. chen kexin touched her mothers cheek and wiped away the tears on her face. mom, stay well in the lu family, stay by old madams side. as long as youre well, youll be my eyes in the lu family. even if 1 leave a-city, 1 wont lose track of brother ah zhi. ill do everything as you say, kexin, even if its for you, 111 do everything well. okay. chen kexin hugged her mother and cried, mom, 111 miss you. ill miss you too. after a brief exchange between the mother and daughter, chen kexin lay back on the operating table. chen qinglian composed herself and reported the situation to old madam lu. old madam lu fainted on the spot upon hearing that chen kexin had left. when she woke up again it was already nighttime. old madam lu sat up and asked, wheres kexin? chen qinglian shook her head and said, old madam, im afraid youll be sad, so ive already cremated kexin. ill go collect her ashes tomorrow and bring her back to her hometown to be buried. youre really muddle-headed. how could you bury kexin? old madam lu was extremely agitated. chen qinglian remained silent. the room was filled with cries. old master lu had just returned home from work and heard the commotion. he walked in to check on the situation. he asked when he saw his wife crying so hard and asked, whats wrong? chen qinglian said, old master, my kexin got into a car accident and passed away. old master lu couldnt help but be stunned when he heard that. how can that be? kexin is still so young. although kexin had made many mistakes, he didnt like her very much. after all, she was a child he had watched grow up. how could he have no feelings at all? moreover, the mistakes kexin made were not worthy of death. i also hope that its fake, but its true. kexin didnt pay attention to the other partys drunk driving chen qinglian choked halfway through her sentence. old master lu touched his head and said, what about kexins body? its already been cremated. chen qinglian replied. so fast? old master lu said in surprise. yes, old madam was very emotional when she saw xiners accident. this child had the best relationship with old madam, so before she passed away, she told me to take care of her funeral as soon as possible so that old madam wouldnt be sad. old master lu fell silent. after chen qinglian replied, she went to comfort old madam lu. old master lu stood in the room for a while before he walked out and gave lu zhi a call. he told him to come back quickly. lu zhi asked what was the matter. old master lu refused to say it over the phone. lu zhi had no choice but to drive back to the old mansion. when he arrived, he learned from his grandfather that chen kexin had passed away. lu zhi frowned. is this true? wasnt it just another trick played by ke xin? lu zhi had always treated chen kexin as his younger sister. he had distanced himself from her because she had done too many wrong things. but no matter what, he never wanted her to die. its true. your grandmother and aunt chen saw her die with their own eyes. i also called the police station just now to confirm the car accident. all zhi, 1 know that kexin has done many things wrong, but now that shes gone. lets not bicker about the past and send her away in a grand manner. as for aunt chen shes getting old, and considering she raised you and did so much for our lu family, let her come back and retire. chen qinglian had been chased out of the lu familys old mansion previously. earlier, old madam lu pleaded with old master lu to bring chen qinglian home. old master lu, not entirely devoid of sentimentality, agreed. lu zhi nodded and said, okay. as for yining, explain it to her so that she doesnt harbor any resentment, old master lu said. alright. lu zhis words were concise. in the end, the news of chen kexins sudden death still gave him a blow. go in and check on your grandmother and aunt chen. 111 go find someone to take care of kexins funeral. old master lu said. okay. lu zhi agreed. he turned around and walked into old madam lus bedroom. old madam lu had once again fainted from crying. chen qinglian leaned against the headboard, her eyes lifeless. she didnt even notice lu zhis entrance. it wasnt until lu zhi walked up to her and asked, did kexin say anything before she passed away? chen qinglian snapped back to reality and said, ah zhi, why are you here? lu zhi looked at her. grandfather informed me. chen qinglian cried and said, kexin feels sorry for you. she was blinded by love and did whatever it took. ah zhi, kexin asked me to apologize to you and miss jiang. lu zhi remained silent for a while before he whispered, if she had let go of her obsession earlier and found someone else, she wouldnt have ended up like this. chen qinglian smiled bitterly. yeah. if i had known this would happen, i would rather she find an ordinary person than have her passed away earlier than me. lu zhi paused and said, its too late to regret now. chen qinglian wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with a tissue and said, thank you, ah zhi. kexin has done so many wrong things, and youre still willing to comfort me. 1 really dont have the face to see you. not only did kexin do something wrong? aunt chen had also made many mistakes. lu zhi knew this better than anyone else. he didnt want to dwell on it anymore. i will take care of kexins funeral. yes, thank you. chen qinglian said gratefully. lu zhi didnt know what to say to the person he used to be the closest to. he clenched his jaw and remained silent for a long time. he turned around and left.. Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Want to Dance at Chen Kexin’s Grave (1) chapter 311: want to dance at chen kexins grave (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining lay on the bed and heard her phone ring. she picked it up and took a look. it was a message from lu zhi. [yining, kexin passed away. it was a car accident.] [grandma fainted from crying a few times. 1 think ill be home late.] [go to bed early. dont think too much.] three consecutive messages left jiang yining feeling a bit dazed. if she wasnt a top-notch hacker, she would have thought that someone was playing a prank on lu zhi by hacking his phone and sending her a message. jiang yining called lu zhi, and he answered promptly. hey, are you alright? do you want me to accompany you? jiang yining asked worriedly. im definitely lying to you if i say that im fine. lu zhi said in a calm voice, yining, when kexin was still a baby, she entered the lu family with aunt chen. i practically watched her grow up. aunt chen refused to give her breast milk, so her health has been poor since she was young. she gets sick from time to time. but this sickly girl jumped into the cold lake in the middle of winter to save me. she pulled me up forcefully. jiang yining listened to him quietly. she had never been a part of their past. therefore, she sometimes envied chen kexin for having so many shared memories with lu zhi. however, she could accept it. she hadnt been involved in the past, but from now on, she would integrate every bit of his past into her own. lu zhi spoke for a long time. then, he said listlessly, the biggest mistake she made in her life was falling in love with me. he treated her like a sister. if kexin hadnt fallen for him and hadnt pursued him relentlessly, he would have helped her find a suitable husband and let her live the rest of her life in peace. unfortunately she harbored feelings she shouldnt have. he could no longer tolerate her. even at this moment, lu zhi didnt regret pushing kexin away repeatedly. who can control feelings? when she forced herself to marry him, she never thought that she would have feelings for him one day. but dont be too sad. we get what we deserve. no matter what the outcome is, its all arranged by fate. jiang yining didnt want him to blame himself. lu zhi replied, 1 know, dont worry, i wont blame myself for this. thats good. finish your work soon and get some rest. staying up late is not good for your health, jiang yining reminded. yes. if you need someone to accompany you, you can call me anytime. alright. as the two of them spoke, the faint sadness was washed away. chen kexins funeral was kept simple. ever since aunt chen entered the lu family, she had severed ties with her relatives and friends. because she felt that they were not worthy of her status. now that chen kexin was gone, her friends and family wouldnt come to see her off. as for the lu family, no matter how much they valued her, they couldnt change the fact that chen kexin was a servant. old master lu and old madam lu were willing to attend chen kexins funeral. but the others were reluctant. they simply attended the event and didnt even go to the cemetery. so when chen kexin was buried, there were only a few people present. during the funeral, lu zhi always left early and returned late. for consecutive days, jiang yining hardly saw him. when they met again, it was already the third night. lu zhi stepped into the dining room with a cold and handsome expression. he picked up the utensils she had just used and started eating. jiang yining looked sideways at the stubble on his chin. thats my tableware. were a couple. whats wrong with sharing utensils? lu zhi looked up at her. he even knew how to scold her. it seemed like he wasnt particularly sad. jiang yining said, nothing much. im just afraid that youd find it repulsive. since you dont mind, i dont have anything to worry about. do you want some extra dishes or finish the soup? yes. lu zhi nodded. jiang yining got up and went to the kitchen to instruct the chef to add more food for him. when lu zhi finished eating, jiang yining said, you should go and rest. come with me. lu zhi dragged her arm and walked towards the bedroom on the second floor. im not sleepy. stay with me. lu zhi said in an unquestionable tone. jiang yining, who was dragged onto the bed, was speechless. she thought, sir, can you not hug me so tightly? im out of breath. jiang yining was silent for a moment before she struggled to break free from his embrace. however, she heard lu zhi whisper tiredly, dont mess around. be good. his chin was slightly pressed against her head. he loosened his grip a bit, allowing her to lie more comfortably.. Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Want to Dance at Chen Kexin’s Grave (2) chapter 312: want to dance at chen kexins grave (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining pursed her lips slightly. she let him be. lu zhi was genuinely tired. he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep. jiang yining nestled in his arms, awake, eventually drifting off into sleep without realizing it. when she woke up again, he was still deep in slumber. she quietly crawled out of his arms. as soon as she walked out of the door, her phone buzzed. seeing that it was a call from ye xiaoxi, jiang yining answered. yining, 1 heard that chen kexin has passed away. yes, she died in a car accident. jiang yining didnt witness the scene, but she heard the whole story from everyone in the lu family. reaping what she sowed, she deserved it. ye xiaoxi had no sympathy for chen kexin at all. every action that woman took was utterly malicious! she deserved to end up like this! if it werent for respecting the deceased, she would have taken yining to dance at chen kexins grave! the dead are already dead. lets not dwell on it. jiang yining didnt care about chen kexin at all. she didnt see her as a rival. as for what chen kexin had done, with her death, all her deeds were wiped clean. yes. ye xiaoxi immediately changed the topic, do you want to come out and play? im shopping. its a little boring to be alone. sure. jiang yining agreed. ye xiaoxi shared her location. jiang yining thought that lu zhi wouldnt wake up anytime soon, so she instructed the housekeeper to prepare some food. when lu zhi woke up, he could have something to eat. the housekeeper agreed. jiang yining met up with ye xiaoxi as fast as she could. ye xiaoxi happily jumped in front of her and hugged her. yining, let me treat you to hotpot today! why are you suddenly so generous? jiang yining felt that she seemed unusually cheerful. ive always been generous. of course, ye xiaoxi was in a good mood. with the troublemaker, chen kexin, gone, she was happy for yining. however, she couldnt tell yining that. lets go shopping. yes. jiang yining didnt ask further. ye xiaoxi brought jiang yining along and went shopping in the department store. then, the two of them went to a hotpot restaurant and enjoyed a hearty meal. satisfied, ye xiaoxi suggested that they go to the nearby holographic gaming arena to play. the so-called holographic game was to put on a five-dimensional headset and see all the scenes in the game clearly and truthfully through the vr glasses. it adds more excitement and impact to the gaming experience! recently, ye xiaoxi had become obsessed with this game and pestered li yu to play with her every day. however, li yus sister was sick today. he needed to go back and take care of her. ye xiaoxi thought of bringing jiang yining along to play instead. unable to resist ye xiaoxis insistence, jiang yining reluctantly agreed. the two of them went to the gaming arena. after buying two hours worth of game credits, the attendant led them in. they settled into the professional equipment. when they opened their eyes, they could clearly see the game world. ye xiaoxis avatar protected jiang yining and said, yining, dont be afraid. follow me and well secure the first place. jiang yining nodded. when the other players in the game heard ye xiaoxis words and saw her avatar as a girl, they started mocking her mercilessly. why are you girls playing games? shouldnt you be studying or watching tv dramas at home? why bother joining us? thats right. shes ruining our gaming experience. why not just go home obediently. this game involved a hundred participants, all in a specific area, picking up weapons and ammunition to eliminate the opponents and survive. if the opponent was too weak, it would indeed ruin the experience of the game. however, this person had not even played a single game with ye xiaoxi, and it was too much for him to be so sarcastic. ye xiaoxi had never been ridiculed like this before when she played with li yu. at this moment, she blushed and said stubbornly, i have money. i can afford the game entry tickets. i like to play! do you have any right to care? if youre so capable, open an arcade at home and play by yourself. why come to public places? so what if youre rich? e-sports doesnt care about how much money you have. money players? ptui! ill beat you up later until you call us daddy! hearing their arrogant words, ye xiaoxi bit her lower lip. jiang yining said calmly, its not certain who will call whom daddy. wow, you sound quite arrogant! remember her id and jump to the same area as her later! lets kill her together! good! while everyone was chattering away, the game was about to enter the countdown. ten, nine, eight, seven three, two, one the last number ended. everyone was automatically transported into the virtual pods by the system. jiang yining automatically followed ye xiaoxi. ye xiaoxi was afraid that she would be killed the moment she landed on the ground, so she chose a particularly remote spot to jump out of the parachute. they quietly gathered some basic resources in a corner of the game. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi began to move toward the crowded area. after walking for about 1 kilometer, they finally spotted a car in the distance. however, the opposing team consisted of four players. all of them were well-equipped, while ye xiaoxi was a newbie and didnt have much combat power. when she played with li yu, she would often hide behind him and didnt dare to move. now, seeing how strong the opponent was. ye xiaoxi immediately hid in a pile of grass. yining, lets not move. lets not fight them head-on. well ambush them when theyre almost done killing. jiang yining nodded and hid behind a rock. she took out her sniper rifle. the game world was almost the same as reality. there were only a few differences in the various attributes of the sniper rifle. jiang yining made some simple adjustments and became familiar with the sniper rifle in the game world. she lifted the rifle and aimed at the driver in the opposing teams car. bang! gunshots rang out. a fatal shot! the driver was instantly killed, and the other three were so frightened that they jumped out of the car. jiang yining unhurriedly loaded the second bullet. another gunshot rang out! in the game world, the kill notification popped up again! ye xiaoxi was speechless.. Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: This Was Blatant Dog Abuse! (1) chapter 313: this was blatant dog abuse! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she just wanted to ask! was there anything a goddess couldnt do? ahhhh! ye xiaoxi screamed like a groundhog in her heart. the remaining two people sensed danger and wanted to drive away. however, jiang yining didnt give them any chance to escape, pulled out a rifle, and fired a barrage of bullets. both of them died. the game ended! jiang yining loaded the gun with bullets and said calmly, lets go. ye xiaoxi controlled her avatar in the game and jumped up. yining! you were so cool just now! killing games isnt difficult. the recoil and the difficulty of the scope in real life were much higher than in the game. ye xiaoxi was speechless. this made her, who had trained so hard for so long and was still a novice, feel utterly embarrassed. following that, the two of them encountered three other teams. jiang yining easily set a record of 16 kills in a one-on-many battle. the entire game world noticed the kill record and was in an uproar! [who is this female player? why is she so awesome?] [yeah. did she spend money to cheat?] [ive never seen a girl this powerful.] everyone was discussing animatedly. jiang yining didnt hear the other players voices at all. she brought ye xiaoxi and searched around the game world map. finally, they found the players who had humiliated them just now. they were happily engaging with another group of enemies. jiang yining sneered and said to ye xiaoxi, theyre here. open your eyes wide and watch closely. ye xiaoxi leaned against the window on the second floor obediently. jiang yining jumped down from the building and switched the sniper rifle in her hand to a silent crossbow. normally, in the game world, the sound of guns would be louder. it was very easy to make the opponent aware of your position. but the crossbow was silent if you hid in a corner and killed them, the other party wouldnt know where you were. jiang yining chose the highest spot nearby and aimed the crossbow at the group of people. whoosh! an arrow shot out. one of them fell to the ground. the opponent clearly hadnt figured out her position. they only adjusted the angle slightly to rescue their injured teammate from the crossbow. but before they could help him up, jiang yining shot another arrow. the second person fell! the rest of the team rushed over to provide support. jiang yinings lips curled up, and her clear eyes were filled with contempt. she nocked another arrow and aimed at the third person. whoosh! in a team of four, three people instantly fell, leaving only one person unscathed! if the last person fell, their entire team would be wiped out! complete failure! the last remaining person turned around in a frenzy and fired randomly at the surroundings. but none of the shots hit jiang yining! watching as other teammates were injured, bleeding, and their lives gradually faded away he reluctantly stopped shooting and went to rescue others. jiang yining counted down silently in her heart. when he was about to save the person, another arrow shot out. anyway he saved one, and she injured one. this repeated dozens of times the opponents finally couldnt take it anymore. he turned on the microphone in the game world and unleashed a barrage of curses! which b*tch? give us a quick death! what kind of man are you to always hide in the dark and ambush us! youve been against us for half an hour, do you have nothing better to do? idiot! f*ck! listening to their continuous foul language, jiang yining pulled out a grenade and threw it in their direction. boom! an explosion sounded, and the three injured people were eliminated! the remaining person was left bewildered! jiang yining jumped down from the roof and directly jumped onto the roof where they were. she aimed her rifle at the last person and said mockingly, now you know that girls are not worse than you when it comes to games, right? you trash. she said these words very softly, yet they conveyed a sense of condescension from top to bottom. if you have the guts, fight me head-on! the man spoke tough words, but he was despicable enough to shoot jiang yining one step ahead. jiang yining had expected this. the muzzle was aimed at his head and three shots were fired. the man died instantly! the game world once again popped up with large red words! [the highest kill player in this game has appeared! it was the female player ning! congratulations to ning for winning 20 consecutive kills! other players, please do your best!] ning was randomly typed in by jiang yining as her codename in the game world. when the remaining 67 players saw this news, they were instantly in an uproar! Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: This Was Blatant Dog Abuse! (2) chapter 314: this was blatant dog abuse! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the game had just begun for less than half an hour, and this female player had already killed a total of 20 people. that was nearly one-seventh of the players in the game! such formidable strength! truly awe-inspiring! in another corner of the game world, xiao yutong smiled with interest and said, i thought i was playing with a bunch of noobs. i didnt expect such a powerful player to appear. xiao lang stood next to her and said, do you think youre the best gamer in the world? of course. youre really boasting shamelessly. you lack reality check. hehehe. brother, youd better improve your skills first before criticizing me. xiao yutong was xiao langs biological sister. she didnt like anything else except e-sports. father xiao and mother xiao both considered her neglecting her studies, refusing to attend college and instead participating in a professional e-sports league. as a result, they almost disowned her as their daughter. ever since xiao yutong was able to earn her own money, she no longer lived at home and moved out. she rarely interacted with her family. xiao lang only had this one sister, so of course he cared a lot for her. after returning to china, he often brought xiao yutong out to play. today, xiao yutong insisted on dragging him over to play e-sports. even if he wasnt interested, he had to accompany her. after all, she was his biological sister. xiao yutong was eager to have a showdown with ning, so she sped up her killing speed. and jiang yining was not to be trifled with. one head after another was taken down! for a moment, the entire game world kept scrolling through their kill information! originally, it was a game of 100 players killing each other, but in the end, it became a one-sided massacre by two brutal female warriors! the remaining male players were speechless. were they even allowed to live? were female players this ruthless nowadays? where were the cute and adorable girls? finally, there were only two teams left on the battlefield. as expected, one of them was xiao lang and xiao yutong, while the other was jiang yining and ye xiaoxi. jiang yinings weapons had also changed to two rifles. ye xiaoxis combat ability was practically zero. if she were to fight the enemy head-on, she had to eliminate all of them in the shortest time possible. rifles had the greatest firepower. it was definitely the best choice. jiang yining carefully examined the game map. the final battle point was a grassland. she asked ye xiaoxica to stay at the edge. she, on the other hand, flanked and encircled from a different direction. on the other side. xiao yutong also left xiao lang behind and planned to launch a surprise attack from the middle. the safe zone in the game was getting smaller, and the distance between the four of them was also getting closer. ye xiaoxi crawled through the grass and dared not say a word as she moved forward with a wheezing sound. xiao lang also silently crawled into the pile of grass unbeknownst to them, the two bumped into each other. shocked, ye xiaoxi shrieked and closed her eyes. she then pulled the trigger and started firing furiously. xiao lang didnt have time to shoot back before he was killed by her. meanwhile, xiao yutong was attracted by the commotion on their side and rushed over immediately. she took out her gun and killed ye xiaoxi. at the same time, she hid behind a rock vigilantly and observed her surroundings. jiang yining lay prone on the grass and looked at xiao yutong, who was not far away. she calmly took out a grenade. the final battle whoever exposed their whereabouts first would lose. xiao yutong was destined to lose! bang! the explosion echoed, and xiao yutongs hp was depleted by more than half! however, she dodged in time and avoided a fatal blow. instead, at the fastest speed, she found the direction where jiang yining was and quickly counterattacked! ordinary people facing xiao yutongs astonishing reaction speed would have been scared silly! however, jiang yining calmly confronted her head-on! the battle between the two attracted the attention of almost all the players! the entire game world fell silent! when the gunshots stopped xiao yutongs game avatars corpse fell on the green grass. jiang yining took first place! an announcement was made in the game world. [congratulations to female player ning for winning this match! you have received a cash reward of 5,000 yuan!] the players in the entire channel instantly became lively! [who is this player? her skills were so awesome! she can become a professional e-sports player!] [im not sure, but shes definitely formidable.] [i want to take her as my master. master, please take me in! ] [apprenticeship is outdated now, okay? 1 always acknowledge them as my father! daddy, please teach me how to play games!] [ning, do you still need pets? ive graduated from college, with a monthly income of fifty to sixty thousand! i can act cute and accompany you in playing games!] [ning, do you need a husband? the kind that can earn money to support the family and is handsome and imposing!] jiang yining looked at the messages that kept flashing in front of her and replied calmly. [thank you. no need for apprentices, no need for sons, and no need for pets. as for husband i dont think any man in this world is more handsome than my husband.] f*ck! this was blatant dog abuse! she had good gaming skills and had a handsome husband! a winner in life! everyone was even more curious about player ning! jiang yining didnt say much more and went offline. ye xiaoxi ran over and hugged jiang yinings arm as she exclaimed, yining, i love you so much! you must teach me how to play games! look at you. couldnt you learn something else instead of getting addicted to playing games? i like this ye xiaoxi was halfway through her sentence. four men approached and asked in an unfriendly tone, youre the player ning? yes. jiang yining lowered her eyes and replied coldly. heh, so its you, little b*tch, who tricked us. they were none other than the four people who had humiliated ye xiaoxi in the game and were then reprimanded by jiang yining. originally, there were many people in the game hall. the chances of encountering them were very slim. coincidentally, they overheard ye xiaoxi praising jiang yining. when enemies met, they were particularly resentful. naturally, they were not willing to let go of the opportunity to take revenge. who are you calling a b*tch? your whole family is a whore! a duck! pimps! ye xiaoxi retorted angrily. b*tch! you still dare to be so arrogant? watch how i teach you a lesson! the four of them surrounded them and were about to make a move. xiao lang exited the game and saw xiao yutongs sullen face as he gloated, didnt you claim that no one can defeat you? how did you lose today? its all your fault. if you hadnt exposed your whereabouts, how could i have lost? xiao yutong glared at the culprit. dont make excuses for your failure. i want to sever all ties with you. lets communicate through message bottles in the future, xiao yutong said arrogantly. she turned around and was about to leave when she saw a conflict in front of her. she couldnt help but take a few more glances. xiao lang followed her gaze and saw a familiar figure. he couldnt help but exclaim. jiang yining? Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: My Brother Has Thick Skin and is Not Afraid of Getting Beaten Up (1) chapter 315: my brother has thick skin and is not afraid of getting beaten up (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio why is she here? xiao lang muttered to himself curiously. you know her? yes. xiao lang said, the genius i mentioned to you before. the all-rounded genius who can play the piano, treat patients, and draw? yes. xiao yutong smiled slightly and said, now i know, shes brothers crush. a hint of redness appeared on xiao langs handsome face as he retorted, what nonsense are you spouting? shes already married. even if shes married, she can still get a divorce. nowadays, its normal for relationships to split up. as long as you dont interfere in her marriage, theres nothing wrong with it. xiao lang was speechless. these modern kids are quite something, with such progressive thinking. as he contemplated, xiao yutong suddenly spoke up, brother, something seems off. those people seem to want to make a move on them. xiao lang looked up, and indeed, the other party had already started pushing and shoving. what are you doing? four men bullying two girls. do you have any shame? xiao lang stood in front of ye xiaoxi and jiang yining and berated them. jiang yining was momentarily stunned and asked, what are you doing here? im here with my sister. xiao lang replied softly. seeing that someone was backing them up, ye xiaoxi shouted, you cant win in the game, so you resort to bullying in real life? and you call yourselves honorable men! how shameless! her words immediately attracted many people. you really dont have the slightest bit of e-sports spirit. youre bringing grudges to reality. xiao yutong stared at them with disdain. the people around them pointed at them. the four men couldnt hold back their pride and cursed in a hoarse voice. she provoked us first. instead of killing us directly, she humiliated us. shes obviously playing with us. yes, whats wrong with us settling scores with her? pretty boy, you better get lost. otherwise, ill beat you up too. they saw that xiao lang looked gentle and wasnt the fighting type, they completely disregarded him. they even used the term pretty boy to describe him. how could xiao lang tolerate it? he directly raised his fist and ruthlessly punched one of them. that person was beaten until the corner of his mouth cracked open. the other three were stunned for a few seconds, then snapped out of it and got into a scuffle with xiao lang. jiang yining wanted to help. however, xiao yutong held her back and said, fighting is a mans business. girls should be dignified and elegant. you cant get involved. xiao lang might get hurt, jiang yining reminded. its fine. my brother has thick skin and is not afraid of being beaten up. besides, getting hit a few times will teach him how to hurt other guys more. xiao yutong spoke casually, as if xiao lang wasnt her brother but her sworn enemy. oh right, are you ning from the game? she only cared about this! listening to their conversation, xiao yutong guessed that the beautiful girl in front of her was the decisive female warrior in the game, ning! jiang yining nodded, yes, is there a problem? no. xiao yutong raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled brightly. she hooked her arms around jiang yinings neck and said, i admire you very much. lets play together sometime. next time, without my brother as a burden, i will definitely be able to defeat you. sure. jiang yining agreed and caught a glimpse of someone about to hit xiao lang with a stool. she easily freed herself from xiao yutong. she stretched out her leg to topple that person and save xiao lang. xiao lang said thanks despite his face being punched a few times. jiang yining sighed secretly. he was the one who had helped them, so she and xiaoxi should be the ones thanking him. where was it his turn to thank her? the two of them joined forces and subdued the four of them. the security guards of the game arena also rushed over and tied them up, planning to hand them over to the police station. as witnesses, jiang yining, ye xiaoxi, xiao lang, and xiao yutong were also detained. xiao lang finally had the chance to introduce his sister properly. this is yutong, my biological sister. yutong, this is yining and ye xiaoxi. yining ive mentioned to you before. ye xiaoxi is the daughter of the yuan family. why is the young lady of the yuan family surnamed ye? xiao yutong was immersed in the game all day long and had no time to care about the outside world. naturally, she didnt know about the grand ancestral recognition banquet that was held previously. xiao lang frowned slightly, wanting to reprimand her for being insensible. however, ye xiaoxi took the initiative to explain the reason. xiao yutong understood. so thats how it is. my apologies. no need to be polite. ye xiaoxi still liked xiao yutong.. Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: My Brother Has Thick Skin and is Not Afraid of Getting Beaten Up (2) chapter 316: my brother has thick skin and is not afraid of getting beaten up (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio ye xiaoxi felt that xiao yutong was straightforward and didnt have any bad intentions. this kind of person is much better than xiao yeyu, who speaks sweetly but harbors ill intentions. after xiao yutong and jiang yining got to know each other, they became very familiar with each other. sticking to jiang yining, chatting endlessly in the end, ye xiaoxi stood at the side, feeling as if her best friend was about to be snatched away by this girl. jiang yinings attitude remained indifferent and she responded casually. xiao lang was afraid that xiao yutong would blabber, so he dragged her to the side. he warned her repeatedly not to speak nonsense. xiao yutong snorted. stinky brother, never mentioned to me that you know someone so good at playing games. definitely afraid id steal her away. 1 didnt know she knew how to play games. xiao lang was really curious about how high jiang yinings iqwas. her learning ability was so strong that she could even play games with ease. i dont believe it. xiao yutong made up her mind and said, i must build a good relationship with sister yining and have a few more matches with her. yu tong xiao lang was afraid that she would annoy jiang yining and wanted to persuade her a little more. but he hadnt finished. the police came over. he could only swallow the rest of his words and follow the police to give a statement. he sent the police away. ye xiaoxi received a call from old master yuan. he had already received the news. he knew that something had happened to her at the arcade and was afraid that she would get hurt, so he sent someone to pick her up. ye xiaoxi felt that her grandfather was overreacting a bit. she wasnt a glass doll. how could she be injured so easily? however, she didnt want her grandfather to worry, so she agreed to go back obediently. ye xiaoxi bid farewell to jiang yining. jiang yining told her not to worry. xiao yutong took the opportunity to come up to her and said, hehe, sister yining, my brother and 1 happen to be going in the same direction as you. well send you home. no need jiang yining thought of lu zhi, who had repeatedly reminded her not to get too close to xiao lang. although she didnt take his words to heart, lu zhi had been in a bad mood these few days. if he saw xiao lang send her home, wouldnt it add fuel to the fire? she had to take care of his feelings to some extent. however, just as jiang yining started speaking, xiao yutong said affectionately, sister, you dont have to be so polite with us. its just an escort, and it wont take much effort. i have other places to go later. jiang yinign said, so, theres really no need to trouble you. were very free today. well send you wherever you want to go. xiao yutong tilted her head, like a sunflower that was focused on the sun. jiang yining was speechless. she really didnt know how to reject a cute girl. after pausing for two seconds, jiang yining said, alright then. i knew that sister yining would be with me. xiao yutong was exceptionally happy. xiao lang wanted to slap his sisters head and shatter her skull. how could this ignorant fellow not be able to tell that yining wasnt willing to go with them? finally, under xiao yutongs persistent persuasion, jiang yining ended up getting into their car. however, their destination was not the lu familys villa, but a nearby shopping mall. on the way- xiao yutong asked a bunch of questions and then revealed her true intention, sister yining, youre so good at playing games. have you ever considered becoming a professional player? the game they had just played was called pioneer, the worlds hottest game, ranked number one. this gaming company would gather the strongest professional e-sports players every year and hold a world-class competition. the first-place winner would receive one million dollars and endorse the game for a year. prizes were secondary. the most important thing was to be able to compete with the top players from all over the world! that kind of feeling couldnt be measured with money! this years competition was in two months. xiao yutong really wanted to invite jiang yining to join her team and fight alongside her. otherwise, with her arrogant personality, how could she lower her pride to act cute and coquettish to jiang yining? jiang yining shook her head gently and said, 1 havent thought about it. sister yining, with your talent, you will definitely be able to carve out your glory in the e-sports world. its a pity that you dont participate. think about it again. xiao yutong wrote her phone number on a piece of paper and stuffed it into her hands. this is my number. if you change your mind, you can call me anytime. jiang yining took the phone number. however, she was still unwilling to participate. she got into gaming because of lin yan, who had been a professional gamer herself, motivated by the potential earnings. jiang yining occasionally accompanied her in competitions. the two of them had saved up hundreds of thousands of yuan from the bonuses they had earned. after that lin yan had gone missing, so she swore that she would never participate in any competition again until she found her. therefore, xiao yutongs good intentions were enough. she could only accept it in her heart. when they arrived near the mall, jiang yining got out of the car and bid farewell to the xiao siblings. she turned around and walked in. in the car- xiao lang looked displeased at his sister and said, dont cause me any trouble in the future. cant you see that yining doesnt like you? yet, you shamelessly invited her. xiao yutong, shes the young mistress of the lu family, with extraordinary status! not like your questionable friends. xiao yutongs expression changed when she heard the last sentence. she sneered repeatedly and said, so what if she has an extraordinary status? no matter how much wealth one has, one will never understand the joy that e-sports bring. xiao lang, if you look down on me like mom and dad then get lost and dont hover in front of me. it just so happens that im annoyed to see you guys. after saying that, she jumped out of the car. she left without looking back. xiao lang realized that he had said something harsh and got out of the car to chase after her. however, xiao yutong had already reached the other side of the road. at this moment, the traffic light turned red, so he didnt chase after her. he could only stop in his tracks.. Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: He Wants to Get Married Just Because She Is The One chapter 317: he wants to get married just because she is the one translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining casually bought some daily necessities in the mall. just as she was about to go home. she caught a glimpse of someone shadowing her from the corner of her eyes. jiang yining sneered. as expected, someone from the tao family couldnt hold it in anymore. the allure of curium was even greater than she had expected. however this was exactly what she wanted. if curium attracted the tao family, it must have the same effect on the other two potential buyers. after circling the mall, jiang yining took a taxi home. then, she told lu zhi that she was being followed. lu zhi frowned and said, youll be in danger if this goes on. 111 send you a few more bodyguards to protect you in secret. okay. jiang yining nodded in agreement. lu zhi pulled her into his arms and took a whiff of her scent. he said, yining, lets have another wedding after we find beicheng and lin yan. havent we already held it? its different. lu zhi looked into her eyes seriously and said, this time, youll truly be marrying me. jiang yining blushed. is this a proposal? yes. he used to think that marriage wasnt necessary. as long as two people who truly loved each other were together, that was enough. but after meeting her he desperately wanted to take something to bind her to him. marriage was necessary for him. no, others take proposals seriously. why are you so perfunctory? if i agree to it just because of a casual sentence, wouldnt i be at a disadvantage? besides, were still dating. if im not satisfied with you, 1 can return it at any time. not satisfied with me? return me? lu zhi raised his voice slightly, his tone filled with danger. jiang yining sensed the danger and wanted to escape. but it was too late for her to escape. lu zhi pinned her down on the sofa and punished her for her disobedient mouth. are you satisfied with me now? do you still want a refund? lu zhi asked in a deep voice. jiang yining was truly scared of him. why was he like a hungry wolf? kissing her all day. her lips were getting swollen. im satisfied, im satisfied. youre energetic. i dare not be unsatisfied. jiang yining begged for mercy repeatedly. when lu zhi heard the word energetic, a smile flashed across his pitch-black eyes. this idiot. she definitely didnt know what that phrase meant to a man. lu zhi, can you get up? im about to be crushed to death, jiang yining asked softly while panting. lu zhi looked at her watery eyes and really wanted to swallow her whole. but he still stood up. jiang yining regained her freedom. she snorted and protested, cant you control yourself? dont kiss me so many times? look at my mouth. if my classmates see me at school, will i still have the face? a man in love cant control himself. lu zhi said meaningfully, its fine if you dont want me to kiss you on the mouth. why dont we have some other interaction? im very happy to jiang yining wasnt stupid. of course, she understood what he meant. she picked up the pillow and threw it at the nobleman. dont even think about it! after saying that, she ran away. she was afraid that he would catch her and teach her a lesson. lu zhi sat on the spot and chuckled. this girl was getting more and more lively recently. however, he liked it. on the other side. when ye xiaoxi returned home, she was reprimanded by old master yuan. however, he didnt blame her for running out to play. he blamed her for not telling her family that something had happened. whoever dared to harm his granddaughter, regardless of their status, would receive a severe lesson! lets see who still dares to bully xiaoxi! old master yuan instructed his subordinates. let them take care of those four people. ye xiaoxi seeing her grandfather angered and massaged him as she said, grandpa, calm down. its not worth getting angry over a few pieces of trash. old master yuan eased up a bit and asked, xiaoxi, are you close to your uncle xudong? yes kind of. ye xiaoxi hesitated to admit that she was unilaterally sticking to yuan xudong like a plaster. old master yuan said, later, you go and persuade your uncle to treat miss elizabeth better. this morning, elizabeth-qianqian confessed to old master yuan, expressing her feelings for yuan xudong and hoping to marry him. when old master yuan invited elizabeths family to the yuan family, he promised them that qianqian could freely choose among the descendants of the yuan family to be her husband. now, they had finally decided on a candidate. old master yuan was originally very happy, but unexpectedly, yuan xudong wouldnt agree. old master yuan had a heated argument with him at noon because of this matter. in his anger, he chased him out of the yuan family. yuan xudong hadnt returned home yet. old master yuan knew that his eldest son had always been cold and solitary. he rarely got close to others. only recently did he have a relatively good relationship with xiaoxi. therefore, he wanted xiaoxi to comfort xudong and make him accept miss elizabeth. men he would definitely choose a wife that would be helpful to his career. as for the person he liked, after marriage, he could just keep her outside and not let her suffer. old master yuan felt that his son was too stubborn. ye xiaoxi didnt agree with her grandfathers words, but she couldnt refute him. after all, they were of different ages, and the older generation had their own ideas. okay, grandpa. if 1 can persuade uncle, i will. good child. old master yuan sighed softly and said, xiaoxi, let me tell you something. among your uncles, your uncle xudong is the one who is the most patient and capable. im old and wont live much longer. in the future, the yuan family will be handed over to him sooner or later. if he marries miss elizabeth, he will be able to gain a foothold among his brothers. he doesnt understand my good intentions now, but he will understand in the future. as for you get along well with your uncle. in the future, when im gone, he can take care of you more. grandpa, dont say that. i dont want you to die. ye xiaoxis eyes reddened. she really regarded old master yuan as her closest relative. she couldnt bear the thought of him passing away. old master yuan took it lightly, birth, aging, sickness, and death are human nature. xiaoxi, this is very normal. ye xiaoxi sniffled, lowered her eyes, and remained silent. old master yuan stood up and ruffled her hair. what a silly girl. the entire yuan family was filled with wolf cubs, but they raised such a little lamb. he was really worried that after he passed away. xiaoxis situation became more difficult. therefore, before that, he would definitely arrange everything. ensure she lived the latter half of her life without worries. ye xiaoxi walked out of old master yuans room in a low mood. however, she didnt forget what he had instructed her to do and called yuan xudong. she wanted to ask him where he was. but when the call connected, it wasnt yuan xudong. it was a bartender. mr. yuan is drunk in our bar and is sleeping on the table. if you have time, please come and pick him up. alright, ill be there soon. ye xiaoxi hung up and called the chauffeur over. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: He’s Not Old Master Yuan’s Biological Son (1) chapter 318: hes not old master yuans biological son (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio it was ten oclock in the evening when phantom was bustling with activity. the young men and women on the dance floor were wriggling their bodies wantonly, releasing their hormones. ye xiaoxi bypassed the crowd and found yuan xudong who was hiding in a corner. everyone in the bar knew his identity. the bartender was sent to keep watch, but no one dared to come forward to harass him. ye xiaoxi took out her bank card and settled the bill. she then gave the bartender a tip of 5,000 dollars and thanked him. the bartender was somewhat nervous. who didnt know the yuan familys reputation in the local area? the young lady of the yuan family could easily crush people with just a move of her hand. if you dont provoke her, youre lucky enough. how could one expect her to be polite to you or even give you a tip? however, ye xiaoxi didnt say a word. she supported yuan xudong and left. the bartender accepted the tip. ye xiaoxi laboriously helped yuan xudong into the car and said, lets go back to the old mansion. the chauffeur obeyed the order and started the car. but yuan xudong, who had been intoxicated, suddenly whispered, go to elegant residence. he didnt want to return to the old mansion. that place made him feel depressed. the chauffeur paused for a moment and stole a glance at ye xiaoxi to ask her what she meant. ye xiaoxi said, listen to uncle. she finally realized that yuan xudong didnt like to go back to the old mansion every time he got drunk. home is supposed to be a place that gives people a sense of security. but to him, it seemed not to be the case. the driver turned the car around and drove toward elegant residence. half an hour later, the car arrived at elegant residence. with the drivers assistance, ye xiaoxi helped yuan xudong home. then, she went to the bathroom to look for a towel. just as she left, yuan xudong, who was lying on the bed, disappeared. ye xiaoxi looked around and finally found him in the living room, holding a bottle of alcohol and drinking. she took a step forward and snatched the bottle from his hand. ye xiaoxi said, uncle, you cant drink anymore. youve already drunk a lot. if you continue drinking, youll get alcohol poisoning. give it to me. yuan xudong looked at her expressionlessly, his tone cold and forceful. ye xiaoxi was somewhat scared but still placed the bottle of wine behind her back and took two steps back. she said stubbornly, im not giving it to you. yuan xudong didnt say anything, but his expression was extremely ugly. his eyes were fixed on her as if he wanted to see through her thin figure. ye xiaoxis hair stood on end as she stammered, i-im doing this for your health. uncle, you really cant drink anymore. yuan xudong retracted his gaze and ignored her. he walked to the liquor cabinet and took out another bottle of wine. he picked up the bottle opener. with a pop, the cork fell. he aimed it at his mouth and directly poured it into his mouth. it was as if he was drinking water and not wine. ye xiaoxi became anxious and threw the bottle of alcohol into the trash can. she went forward to snatch it again. her actions had thoroughly angered yuan xudong. he pushed her away and said sternly, who do you think you are?! how dare you stop me! ye xiaoxi, dont think that you have the right to control me just because old master dotes on you! get lost! get lost and dont appear in front of me! i get annoyed just by looking at you! these words were rather harsh and hurtful. ye xiaoxi was taken aback, and her eyes reddened. ever since she entered the yuan family, the only people who treated her well were her grandfather and yuan xudong. even though he was always cold to her, she still thought that he was born with such a personality and didnt know how to treat the people around him well. however, she didnt expect that was how he saw her in his heart. ye xiaoxi felt a stabbing pain in her heart. she bit her lower lip and said, uncle, whether you accept me or not, im still your niece. even if you find me annoying, i cant watch you ruin your body. after saying that, she rushed forward. she forcefully overturned the liquor cabinet. crash! dozens of bottles of fine wine were shattered. they scattered all over the ground. the huge room instantly fell silent. yuan xudong glared at the skinny and petite ye xiaoxi in front of him, anger rising from within. if his father forced him to marry elizabeth, he could tolerate it. ye xiaoxi actually dared to meddle in his affairs! had she grown tired of living? there was a moment of silence. he strode forward and grabbed ye xiaoxi by the collar, pinning her against the wall. do you want to die? ill fulfill your wish! as he spoke, he raised his right hand and wanted to strangle her. but at that moment, ye xiaoxi said, if youre unhappy or upset because grandpa forced you to marry elizabeth, you can continue to fight with grandpa, why do you have to endure everything silently? Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: He’s Not Old Master Yuan’s Biological Son (2) chapter 319: hes not old master yuans biological son (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yuan xudong suddenly froze. ye xiaoxi knew that she had guessed what he was thinking when she saw his reaction. explain it to grandpa. the worst-case scenario is being kicked out of the yuan family. you are young and talented, with strength on your side. even if you leave the yuan family, you can still achieve something. as for grandpa, he wont hate you forever. hell forgive you sooner or later. what do you know? yuan xudong sneered, thinking that she was really stupid. everyone in the yuan family was like wolves, and old master was the most ruthless leader. wanting to leave the yuan family in one piece? delusional! being half-dead and leaving with nothing was already the best outcome. not to mention if old master discovered he wasnt his biological son! what kind of crazy revenge and punishment would he have! i really dont understand, but you can tell me. ye xiaoxi reached out and pried his fingers away. she looked straight into his eyes and said, uncle, were family. im the closest person to you. whatever difficulties you have, you can share with me. maybe i can only help you a little, but thats not important. the most important thing was that many things would only feel better if they were told. if you keep it in your heart, youll get sick. he looked at ye xiaoxi, who had clear eyes and trusted him wholeheartedly. yuan xudongs frozen heart cracked open. and then his heart thumped rapidly. however, ye xiaoxi was unaware of the impact her words had on him. she took a step forward and said, dont worry, i will never reveal a single word you say to anyone. otherwise, let my later life be devoid of happiness. enough! yuan xudongs temples twitched, and his vision turned dark. ye xiaoxi pouted. she really didnt understand what he was thinking. why did he always keep people a thousand miles away? he was even scarier than lu zhi! get out. yuan xudong pointed at the door and ordered the expulsion. ye xiaoxi was infuriated when she heard that. fine, shell leave! who cared about taking care of him? she pouted and walked towards the door. however, she had only taken a few steps when she heard an ear-piercing sound behind her. she subconsciously turned around and saw yuan xudong supporting himself on the sofa with one hand, looking very uncomfortable. uncle, are you alright? in the end, she still couldnt help but worry about him. ye xiaoxi asked with concern. at this moment, yuan xudong felt extremely uncomfortable. his vision blurred, and the world spun around him. as for ye xiaoxis voice, it seemed like it was behind a layer of mist and he couldnt hear it clearly. he barely managed to hold on, thinking that he would be fine after calming down for a while. but in the next second his body tilted forward uncontrollably. ye xiaoxi was shocked. afraid that he would fall on the glass shards, she quickly went forward to support him. however, how could she support yuan xudongs tall body? she took a few steps back. with a thud, she was pressed onto the floor by him. ye xiaoxis eyes were filled with tears as she felt a sharp pain in her head. despite that, she didnt forget to show concern for yuan xudong. she turned her head to check on him. her lips brushed past something warm. ye xiaoxis eyes widened in shock. yuan xudongs head leaned weakly against her neck and showed no signs of movement. she was stunned for a while. ye xiaoxi pushed him away in a flurry and got up to call the chauffeur waiting downstairs to get him to call an ambulance. when they arrived at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed yuan xudong and found out that he had a gastric ulcer. they performed surgery on him promptly. by the time everything was over, it was already past four in the morning. yuan xudong was admitted to the vip ward. ye xiaoxi was so tired that she could barely keep her eyes open, but she couldnt bring herself to leave yuan xudong alone. she told the chauffeur to go back and rest while she lay down beside his bed. she looked after him while sleeping. early morning. faint golden rays of dawn shone through the glass window and scattered into the room. yuan xudong was awakened by the pain. he frowned slightly and slowly opened his eyes. he noticed that the place he was in seemed unfamiliar. he subconsciously wanted to get up. but her hand was being held down he lifted his head and looked in that direction. he saw ye xiaoxi, who was sleeping soundly, holding his hand. yuan xudong remembered what happened last night and his brows furrowed. alcohol truly messed things up. why did he have to say such harsh words to a little girl? she hadnt done anything wrong. yuan xudong was a little annoyed. after a few minutes of silence, he couldnt help but look at ye xiaoxis face. accustomed to the treacherous nature and ambitious schemes of people, he found himself at a loss on how to deal with someone with such a simple heart. she approached him foolishly, not understanding how dangerous her actions were. she would suffer losses sooner or later. yuan xudong looked at her for a long time before he stood up gently. then, he walked over to ye xiaoxi and tried to lift her onto the hospital bed. however, just as he bent down, his stomach throbbed with pain. he couldnt help but gasp. ye xiaoxi, who was sound asleep, seemed to have sensed something. she shuddered and opened her eyes. she looked to her side. uncle, youre awake! why are you out of bed? the doctor performed surgery on you and instructed you to rest well! ye xiaoxi insisted on helping him back to the bed. yuan xudong pushed her away politely and kept his distance. im fine. how can you be fine? look, your wound is bleeding. ill call the doctor over to bandage your wound. ye xiaoxi turned around but was stopped by yuan xudong. he spoke clearly, xiaoxi, ill make things clear to you today. in the future, dont casually approach me. everyone in the yuan family knew that father was choosing an heir. all of us brothers are secretly working hard to fight for the position of the future family head. whoever you are close to represents whose side youre on. if i win in the future, 1 might be able to bring you some benefits. but if i fail, your actions will be suicidal.. Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Personally Bringing Yining Home chapter 320: personally bringing yining home translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio youre old masters favorite. you keep a distance from everyone and dont offend anyone. no matter who inherits the yuan family in the future, considering old masters face, they wont make things too difficult for you. so, dont come looking for me anymore. dont cause trouble for yourself, and dont cause chaos for me. its good for both of us. do you understand? yuan xudong spoke these words genuinely considering ye xiaoxis well-being. the secret buried in his heart was a time bomb. it could destroy him at any time. he didnt want to implicate anyone. ye xiaoxi understood what he meant, but she didnt want to make the relationship between people so utilitarian. if she was really that calculative, yining wouldnt have chosen to be friends with her back then. similarly, she wouldnt use such standards to treat the people around her. uncle, i know what you said. but in my heart, you are my closest uncle. the others will never be able to compare to you. ye xiaoxis eyes curved into crescents as she smiled innocently. besides, 1 believe youll win because youre the best! have more confidence in yourself. yuan xudongs heart skipped a beat. ye xiaoxi, do you have a brain? do you know how to consider things? of course, 1 have a brain. im not stupid. however, i am a human, not a computer. 1 cant be so clear about everything. moreover, the biggest difference between humans and other things is that humans have complicated emotions. ye xiaoxi said seriously, thats why 1 wont stay away from you. yuan xudong fell silent. ye xiaoxi brushed away his hand and said, im going to look for the doctor. after saying that, she ran away. yuan xudong looked at her back as a complicated and deep emotion flashed across his eyes. jiang yinings announcement of the public auction to sell curium, fueled by publicity from various channels, quickly spread throughout the country, as well as overseas companies that were concerned about this matter. as the auction date approached, more people were stationed in a-city and wanted to participate in the auction. to enhance public trust in her synthesis of curium, lu zhi and jiang yining took extra precautions. she used a dedicated car every time she went in and out. in addition, there were five or six bodyguards beside her. only when she was in school would she restrain herself a little and not be so high-profile. that day after school. jiang yining planned to go home early. since xiao lang had helped her last time, she promised to draw a green plum painting as a repayment. the painting was almost finished. she didnt have much time to deal with this as she had to plan the auction. she wanted to finish up early and settle the score with xiao lang. however, as soon as she arrived at her house. jiang yining noticed a familiar car. she stopped in her tracks. the person in the car also saw her. he got out and said in a deep voice, 1 need to talk to you. come with me. the person who came was none other than gu zhanqing, whom she hadnt seen for a long time. jiang yining said coldly, 1 have nothing to do with you anymore. in other words, she wouldnt follow him. jiang yining, no matter how angry you are at me, ive raised you for nearly twenty years. jiang yining smiled mockingly. shes not buying into such an excuse anymore. she turned around and wanted to return to the villa. she ignored him. gu zhanqing was a little angry when he saw her being so arrogant, but he did have something to discuss with her. therefore, he put aside his pride, walked up to her, and said, dont be angry with me. im talking about serious matters. ah rou is sick and needs your help for treatment. jiang yining pursed her lips tightly. after a moment of silence, she followed him into the car. the car slowly drove away. in the end, they stopped in front of the resort. gu zhanqing and jiang yining got out of the car one after the other and walked in. when the servants saw them, they bowed respectfully. gu zhanqing led her to jiang rons bedroom. yining, youre here. jiang rou wanted to talk to her, but just as she opened her mouth, she felt an itch in her throat and started coughing violently. jiang yining instructed the servants, prepare some pear with rock sugar. yes. the servant left. jiang yining placed her hand on jiang rons pulse and frowned. jiang rou was born weak and sickly. she had been recuperating for so many years, but she still hadnt improved. although jiang yining had tried prescribing medicine to consolidate her foundation. logically speaking, jiang rons body should have recovered a little. however, jiang rons condition remained suboptimal. jiang yining thought of something. she wrote a prescription and handed it to gu zhanqing, then said, have the servant cook according to this prescription. yes. gu zhanqing turned around and walked out.. Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Personally Bringing Yining Home chapter 321: personally bringing yining home translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining locked the door and returned to jiang rons bed. she said in a clear voice, did you take a cold shower again? they grew up together, and jiang yining knew exactly what jiang rou was thinking. naturally, she also knew what jiang rou had done in private. jiang rou covered her mouth and suppressed her cough as she said, no. no? jiang yining sneered. she didnt believe a single word she said. if you dont care about your health, even the most skilled doctor is useless. jiang rou, im warning you, if you continue to court death, i wont treat you anymore. tears welled up in jiang rons eyes. do you think i want this? is he that good that hes worth sacrificing your health? jiang yining questioned. yes! in my eyes, he is the best man in the world. 1 like him and dont want him to marry another woman! jiang rons voice was gentle and pleasant, but it carried a sense of determination. two days ago, the old mansion called and said that they had arranged a blind date for him. old master ordered him to go back immediately and meet the person. she had a crush on gu zhanqing for five years. ever since she learned about love, she had been hoping that she would grow up quickly so that she could become his bride and not be taken care of like a child. for so many years, the gu family had considered getting gu zhanqing married. however, every time, it was either gu zhanqing who refused or jiang rou found ways to sabotage his blind dates with other women. yining was under the same roof as her and had long discovered her feelings. however, due to their sisterly relationship, she never exposed her. regardless of how others saw it, jiang rou was determined not to change her mind. she liked gu zhanqing and wanted to be with him. no one could stop her, including her sister! upon hearing jiang rons words, jiang yining was almost amused to the point of laughter, jiang rou, hes our grandfathers adopted son. i know, but hes only an adopted son. moreover, hes only been raised by our jiang family for eight years. hes not related to us by blood. if others can like him, why cant i? after jiang rou finished speaking, she coughed a few more times. jiang yining looked at her uncomfortable expression and said, since you think youre not in the wrong, why dont you just tell him directly? dont you feel aggrieved that youre humiliating yourself? jiang rou didnt reply. jiang yining paused and said, i think youre afraid that hell find out and distance himself from you. yining! jiang rou shouted in annoyance. jiang rou snorted, jiang rou, your stubbornness will be your downfall sooner or later. i dont need you to care. if it werent for us coming from the same womb, do you think i would bother with you? someone as worthless as you, im ashamed to admit youre my sister. jiang yining had the utmost disdain for those who lost themselves in love with someone else. who couldnt live without who in this world? why must you be so hung up on a tree? if others didnt love her, wouldnt she just find someone who did? throwing away ones self-esteem, desperately trying to hold on, would only lead to a finale of being despised and degraded. jiang rou silently shed tears and didnt say anything. jiang yining also grew tired of scolding her. the atmosphere in the bedroom was awkward. gu zhanqing pushed the door open and walked in, seeing jiang rou crying. he frowned and questioned, did you bully ah rou again? yes, you went through all the trouble to invite her back. i treated her and even made her angry, jiang yining said with irritation. gu zhanqing opened his mouth and wanted to scold her. however, jiang rou spoke up, uncle, im crying because i feel uncomfortable from coughing. it has nothing to do with yining. its not easy for her to come home, so dont scold her. gu zhanqing suppressed the anger in his heart and comforted her gently as he said, okay, the medicine and pear soup will make you feel better soon. bear with it a little longer. yes, i know. jiang rou wiped her tears and smiled at him. jiang yining couldnt help but roll her eyes. gu zhanqing had jiang rou lie down and turned to jiang yining as he said, come out. fine, she would leave. in the future, even if he cried and begged her to come back, she wouldnt return! jiang yining walked out without looking back. in the corridor, gu zhanqing quickened his pace and blocked her way. i misunderstood you just now. im sorry. jiang yining was stunned. there was a time for him to apologize? how rare! do you have fewer misunderstandings? i dont care about this anymore. jiang yinings words were sarcastic. gu zhanqings face darkened. after marrying into the lu family, she indeed became quite something. he had already apologized to her, yet she was still so picky. however, he had something to discuss with her, so he suppressed his anger. yining, i heard that you synthesized curium? jiang yining didnt expect him to suddenly bring this up and asked cautiously, yes, whats wrong? sell all the curium in your hands to me. ill offer you a good price, gu zhanqing said. the gu familys business has nothing to do with curium. why do you want this thing? no matter how much jiang yining disliked the gu family, she didnt want the gu family to have anything to do with the disappearance of lin yan and lu beicheng. we didnt delve into this area before because the curium-related industry chain was incomplete. now that you can synthesize curium, we can research mass production and apply it in real life. its a great opportunity. instead of letting others take advantage, why not do it ourselves? if you sell the curium to me, i will give you 30% of the profits in the future. gu zhanqing felt that the price and benefits he offered were quite generous. jiang yining sneered and said disdainfully, you also know that its a good opportunity? dont forget that im married to lu zhi now and am part of the lu family. when it comes to good opportunities, the first thing to consider is the lu family, not the gu family. you want to use our past connection to get close hehe, dont even think about it. she was expressionless when she said the last sentence. gu zhanqing looked at the unreasonable jiang yining in front of him and vaguely saw her mother. back then, she only cared about protecting the jiang familys interests and wasnt willing to leave with him at all. if only she had been willing to go with him. how could she have died in tragedy? gu zhanqing took a step forward and grabbed jiang yinings wrist. jiang yining sensed the danger and asked with a serious expression, what? you cant win me over with kinship, so you want to use violence? gu zhanqing, im warning you. if you dare to lay a finger on me, lu zhi wont spare you. what does he dare to do to me? gu zhanqing said aggressively. at the same time, he tightened his grip on her hand. jiang yining winced in pain, but she refused to show any sign of weakness on her face. she just stared straight into his eyes. just as the two of them were in a stalemate. a servant approached and said, sir, young master lu is here. he said he wants to bring miss yining home.. Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: Gu Zhanqing, How Dare You Force Me to Stay? chapter 322: gu zhanqing, how dare you force me to stay? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining heaved a sigh of relief. gu zhanqing sensed her joy at lu zhis arrival, which made him even more annoyed and angry. he said to the servant sternly, let him go. just say that yining only stayed at home for a while and left. the servant looked at jiang yining and answered hesitantly, yes. with that, he turned around and left. jiang yining understood his intentions and exploded in anger. gu zhanqing, how dare you force me to stay? why wouldnt i dare? gu zhanqing said coldly, you are originally a member of the gu family. im afraid youve forgotten this after letting you wander around for too long. today, i will remind you to remember who you belong to. you bastard! jiang yining scolded angrily and raised her leg to kick his lower body, struggling hard. she wanted to break free from his shackles. however, gu zhanqing had raised her for more than ten years and was already familiar with her tricks. he effortlessly seized control. jiang yining, filled with hatred, opened her mouth and bit down on his wrist. gu zhanqing raised his hand, wanting to hit her. however, when his gaze met her eyes filled with hatred, he abruptly stopped. he stopped moving and let her bite him. very soon jiang yining tasted the blood in her mouth. she stopped. didnt you detain me because you wanted to get the curium from me? gu zhanqing, let me tell you, even if you forcibly take me away, 1 wont synthesize a single milliliter of curium for you. jiang yining was neither servile nor overbearing, not yielding in the slightest. i have ways to make you listen to me if 1 can take you away. in the past ten years, he had been able to subdue her. in the future, he would still be able to subdue her tightly. gu zhanqing was very confident. jiang yining secretly spat in her heart. uncle, what are you doing with yining? jiang rons voice suddenly sounded. gu zhanqing subconsciously let go of jiang yinings hand. in that split second, jiang yining reacted, kicked his knee, and broke free to run. gu zhanqing wanted to chase after her. how could he have time? besides there was still jiang rou behind him. he could only watch helplessly as she ran away. when jiang rou saw that jiang yining had attacked him, she rushed to gu zhanqing and asked, uncle, are you okay? why did yining hit you? its fine. 1 reprimanded her. gu zhanqing supported jiang rou and asked, why are you up? didnt 1 tell you to rest well? jiang rons cheeks had a hint of blush as she said, i heard some arguing just now, so i got up to take a look. after a pause, she added, uncle, dont blame yining. she has always had a strange temper. okay. gu zhanqing said calmly, go back and rest first. lu zhi is here to pick yining up. ill send them off. alright. jiang rou nodded and went back sickly. at the entrance of the living room, the servant had just finished informing lu zhi. jiang yining ran out in a hurry and threw herself into lu zhis arms. the servant was speechless. lu zhi hugged the slightly flustered jiang yining. he glanced at the servant and said, it seems like youre mistaken about something. his tone wasnt heavy, but it felt like a thousand pounds of stone. it was so heavy that it was difficult to breathe. the servant lowered his head and dared not speak. jiang yining knew that these people were only doing things for money, and the culprit was still gu zhanqing. she said to lu zhi, lets go home and not bother with these people. okay. lu zhi held her hand and withdrew his gaze. just as the two of them were about to leave. gu zhanqing walked over unhurriedly and said, nephew-in-law, you came all the way here. come in and have a seat. have a cup of tea before you leave. no need, im not thirsty. lu zhi refused coldly without giving him any face. gu zhanqing didnt feel embarrassed. he smiled and said, i heard from yining that she can synthesize curium. our two families are in-laws. why dont we work together on this project? its mutually beneficial and win-win. we wont give outsiders the advantage. when lu zhi heard this, he knew that yining was unwilling to cooperate with the gu family. otherwise, how could she not tell him about the existence of curium ore? thinking of how gu zhanqing had abused yining in the past, lu zhis face turned even colder. sorry, im not interested in the development of curium. therefore, i cant agree to the cooperation. as for the curium in our hands, yining and i have already released the news that we have decided to hold an auction. the highest bidder will get it. weve also informed our familys old friends, the tao family, about this matter in advance. its not convenient for me to go back on my word. if uncle gu is interested, you can join the auction. i believe that with the gu familys strength, you can secure the winning bid. he spoke politely, but every word he said was a rejection for gu zhanqing. gu zhanqings expression turned cold. youre disregarding our family relationship. if this spreads, it might be detrimental to yining. you dont care even if its like this? jiang yining was accepted by the lu family so quickly largely because she was the daughter of the gu family. if gu zhanqing declared a severance of ties with jiang yining, the attitude of the lu family toward her might be uncertain. gu zhanqing was not resorting to open threats, as the business negotiation wasnt going well. lu zhi smiled and said, with me protecting yining, who would dare to harm her? he held jiang yinings small hand with his big hand. his face was filled with determination and conviction. jiang yinings heart was filled with warmth. she turned to gu zhanqing and said, whats my situation? 1 dont need to trouble uncle to consider it. oh right, another reminder for you. everyone who wants to participate in the auction has to pay 20 million in advance as a qualification to enter. since youre my uncle, ill raise your price tenfold, considering it as a support for me and ah zhi. after jiang yining finished speaking, she no longer looked at gu zhanqing. she looked up at lu zhi with a radiant smile and said, honey, lets go home. im starving. alright. lu zhi smiled dotingly and patted her head. he nodded slightly at gu zhanqing and left with her. gu zhanqing looked at their backs as they left, and his face became colder. in the end he clenched his fist and said, word by word, lu zhi, 111 make you regret it and go against me. yining was a member of the gu family in life and would remain a ghost of the gu family in death. it wasnt lu zhis turn to interfere! they left the resort. jiang yining got into the car and showed a relaxed expression. thank you for coming today. otherwise, gu zhanqing would definitely detain me in order to get the materials. if he dares to detain you, 1 will make sure the gu family has no peace. lu zhis tone was cold. jiang yining smiled and leaned on his shoulder as she asked, how did you know i was here? the housekeeper told me. there must be something fishy about gu zhanqings sudden visit to her for no reason. lu zhi was worried and rushed over. jiang yining didnt expect the gossip-loving housekeeper to be so useful. she decided to give her a raise when they got home. why is your wrist red? lu zhi noticed the red mark on her wrist and his face darkened. jiang yining said, 1 wanted to leave, but he grabbed me. it was pulled out. its not a big problem. itll disappear in a while. when lu zhi heard this, he was extremely annoyed. damn gu zhanqing! sooner or later, he would make gu zhanqing pay for what he had done! Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: When Enemies Meet, There Is An Extra Touch Of Envy (1) chapter 323: when enemies meet, there is an extra touch of envy (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio hurriedly, jiang yining managed to finish the painting before the auction. she called xiao lang and asked him to come and get it personally. xiao lang knew that lu zhi didnt like jiang yining being close to him. he said, why dont you meet me near your home and hand over the painting? its better than having your husband suspect you of cheating. you think too highly of yourself. with lu zhi as her husband, was there something wrong with her brain to cheat on a playboy like xiao lang? jiang yining had high standards when it came to choosing men, and xiao lang didnt make the cut. however, it wasnt a problem to be friends with him. xiao lang was speechless. why did he hear the sarcasm in her voice? forget it. he didnt want to argue with this woman. in the end, jiang yining decided to meet xiao lang outside. she wasnt afraid of being suspected of having a connection with him, but she was concerned about lu zhis jealousy. that jealousy pot would unleash its punishment whenever she got a bit closer to another man. jiang yining didnt want her lips to be assaulted again. after framing the painting, jiang yining went out. on the other side, xiao lang also hurried over. the two of them met at the cafe. jiang yining handed the painting to him and said, take a look. if theres anything youre not satisfied with, i can paint you another one. you painted it perfectly. xiao lang had great confidence in her. however, he couldnt hold back his curiosity and opened it to take a look. the moment his gaze fell on the painting, he was stunned. perfect in both form and spirit, flowing like clouds and water. it can be considered at the level of a national master. yining, if you put this painting up for sale, its worth at least twenty million. xiao lang paused and uncertainly asked, are you sure youre not qi bais disciple? i think you have completely inherited his style, or even better. your painting has a touch of agility and vividness that he lacks. no. jiang yining answered without hesitation. alright then. xiao lang carefully rolled up the painting, wanting to put it away. but at this moment, the girl sitting at the table diagonally across from them walked over, and disdainfully asked, you said her painting resembles master qi bai? yes. xiao lang asked, who are you? let me see. the girl deflected the question and reached out, snatching the painting from his hands and inspecting it. what kind of person was this? bandits? he didnt even know her, yet she dared to come up and snatch! xiao lang wanted to take it back, but his heart ached for the painting. he said angrily, give me back the painting. otherwise, ill call the police and arrest you! the girl took a few glances at the painting and rolled it up. this isnt qi bais painting. the style doesnt look like it. dont think that by associating with qi bais name, you can artificially inflate the paintings value. after saying that, she threw the painting into xiao langs arms and turned to leave. xiao lang hurriedly caught it. jiang yining looked at the girl in front of her. she looked a little familiar. she reached out and blocked her way. you only took two looks and you know its not qi bais painting? do you know him very well? much more than you do. the girl looked at her arrogantly and spoke with a hint of disdain. jiang yining said an oh lightly. qi bai and 1 are old friends. why didnt i know that he had someone like you by his side? you know qi bai? the girl sized her up. yes. jiang yining nodded. the girl snorted disdainfully. so what? my father is qi bais disciple and has inherited qi bais teachings. ive seen qi bais paintings countless times since i was young. people like you probably only met qi bai a few times and claims to be acquainted. qi bais disciple? jiang yinings pupils constricted. she grabbed the girls shoulder. whats your fathers name? youre hurting me! the girl lifted her shoulders and brushed her hand away. why should 1 tell you my fathers name? do 1 know you? are we familiar? jiang yinings expression turned cold. we may not know each other, but 1 know your father. the person who betrayed his master and caused qi bai to die with his eyes wide open was the good disciple he had brought up for more than thirty years, yan han! she had been searching for him for so many years, but she hadnt found any traces of him. she had thought that she might never find that bastard for the rest of her life! unexpectedly, his daughter had obediently delivered herself to her door! of course, jiang yining would not let go of this opportunity. you know my father. how can you not know his name before the girl could finish her sentence, she heard jiang yining grit her teeth and spit out two words that she was extremely familiar with. yan han. the girl was obviously stunned.. how do you know my fathers name? Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: When Enemies Meet, There Is An Extra Touch Of Envy (2) chapter 324: when enemies meet, there is an extra touch of envy (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio i told you, i know him. jiang yining restrained her excitement and asked, where is your father now? los angeles. the girl pursed her lips and said, how did you know my father? are you very close to him? yan han used to be her fathers name. after moving to los angeles, he changed his name to han jinshu. therefore, very few people knew the name yan han. the girl looked at jiang yining curiously, hoping to learn more about her father through her. jiang yining sneered inwardly. so he went to los angeles. no wonder she couldnt find him after asking around for so long after she returned to china. meeting the girls innocent gaze, jiang yining said, ive met your father a few times, but were not particularly close. but 1 know hes qi bais disciple. your father is talented, 1 guess you must be good at painting, right? everyone liked compliments. the girl flipped her hair and said, of course. 1 came to a-city this time to kick off the first stop of my domestic comic exhibition. if you like it, leave me your address and ill send you an autographed book. jiang yinings gaze fell on the billboard set up by the cafe and happened to see the poster of the comic exhibition. [super-popular rising female comic artist yan ruo makes her first appearance, releasing a stunning new work! ] yan ruo. she was indeed yan hans child. jiang yining smiled and said, sure. she borrowed paper and a pen from the staff, wrote down her address, and handed it to yan ruo. then she casually asked, by the way, hasnt your father returned to the country? youre hosting a national comic exhibition. its such an important event. he should be back, right? i still want to meet him. my father wont come back. dont even think about it. yan ruo stared at her warily and asked, whats your name? you havent told me yet. my name is jiang yining. jiang yining said clearly. yan ruo nodded. okay, ill remember it. lets keep in touch in the future. alright. yan ruos assistant walked over and whispered a few words. yan ruo followed her. jiang yining turned around, and her face turned cold when she couldnt see yan ruo. xiao lang sensed that something was wrong and asked, do you have a grudge against yan han? she smiled warmly in front of yan hans daughter, but when she turned away, she revealed such a murderous intent. anyone with eyes could guess. she must have had a grudge against yan han. jiang yining said lightly, it has nothing to do with you. curiosity killed the cat, so dont ask too much. when xiao lang heard this, he felt a little hurt. he thought that they were good friends, but he didnt expect that she still had something she couldnt tell him. however he was always easygoing. shrugging he said, ok, i wont ask about your affairs. jiang yining had something on her mind, so she didnt talk to him anymore. she hurriedly said goodbye and left the cafe. after returning home, jiang yining went online and did some research on yan ruo. she was an overseas chinese who had returned from america. it was said that she had a high reputation in the comics industry there. however, she was very secretive about her family and never talked about them. therefore, there was little information available from the outside world. currently, the rumors circulating on the internet were that she came from a single-parent family without a mother. in addition, the reason why she returned to the country to hold the comic convention was because a film company in the country had taken a fancy to her work. they offered a sky-high price and bought the film rights. after the national publicity, her work would be adapted into films and iv series. jiang yining stared coldly at the computer screen. did yan han think that after so long, no one would remember the evil things he had done, so he confidently allowed his daughter to return to china? heh dont even think about it. wasnt he hiding in los angeles and refusing to come back? then she would destroy everything his precious daughter had and see if he would remain unmoved and continue to hide overseas. jiang yining thought of this and ordered the housekeeper to buy an electronic drawing board. in the room, after carefully studying yan ruos work, she immediately began to compose. that night. the largest comic platform in the country had produced a new work- [but my boss wants to marry me.] this comic mainly tells the humorous stories between a workplace rookie and a high and cold boss. the painting style was extremely exquisite, and the plot was also very cute. coincidentally, it was the same genre as yan ruos. jiang yining drew twenty frames overnight, published them all, and simultaneously posted them on her weibo. she also tagged her university friend, su manman, who was also a popular star in the film and television industry. when su manman saw the message that mentioned her, she thought her eyes were playing tricks on her. it had been a long time since jiang yining had contacted her. when they were in university, they shared the same dormitory, but jiang yining had always been a loner and rarely interacted with others. they originally had no connection. but one time, she got involved with a scumbag who took indecent photos of her. the scumbag threatened her, forcing her to accompany a much older sleazy man for the benefit of his newly established company. if she didnt agree, he would expose her photos, making her unable to lift her head in front of all her classmates, relatives, and friends. at that time, she was still young and had never experienced such dirty things. she was so desperate that she almost jumped off the building. jiang yining happened to be sitting on the rooftop, admiring the sunset. seeing her about to jump off the building, jiang yining told her about the various tragic scenes after committing suicide. she was scared back inside. and then she cried and told jiang yining about her encounter. jiang yining listened quietly and only said, leave it to me. all the photos will disappear. the scumbag will be punished. she waited anxiously for a few days. in the end, it was just as jiang yining had said. the scumbag and those photos disappeared without a trace overnight. she had always been grateful to jiang yining and wanted to repay her. however, not long after, jiang yining went to the united states as an exchange student to pursue a medical phd. she didnt save jiang yinings number either. the only way to contact her was through weibo. now jiang yining needed her help with something, so su manman naturally forwarded it without hesitation! [its a great comic! bursting with girly excitement. 1 hope everyone will support it.] her over five million fans were not for show. they immediately reposted and liked it. with such popularity, jiang yinings work instantly reached the top of the comic website. it was ranked 30th on weibos trending searches. and this was only the beginning. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: Only Kiss for a Little While(i) chapter 325: only kiss for a little while(i) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio in the morning, lu zhi had already eaten. seeing that jiang yining wasnt up yet, he couldnt help but walk to her room and knock on the door. lazy cat, get up and eat. after waiting for a few seconds, there was no sound from inside. lu zhi opened the door. as soon as he walked in, he saw jiang yining sitting on the bed with sleepy eyes and looked extremely tired. how late did you stay up until last night? i just laid down for five minutes. jiang yining, exhausted and barely able to open her eyes, spoke with a nasal tone. she had always painted in the style of traditional chinese painting. she rarely delved into the realm of girls manga. however, to adapt to yan ruos style, she wasted a lot of drafts yesterday and stayed up until eight oclock. hearing this, lu zhi said in a deep voice, what were you doing? staying up like this will ruin your health sooner or later. out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the drawing board on the table. he walked forward to take a look and raised his eyebrows slightly. did you draw this? why are you suddenly interested in girls comics? jiang yining fell onto the bed with a thud and groaned, did i ever tell you that qi bai has a disciple? yes, you mentioned it. lu zhi replied. jiang yining snorted and said, this disciple is an orphan. qi bai adopted him and raised him personally. he painstakingly taught him how to draw, hoping that he could inherit what he had learned in his life. but qi bai had never thought that he would raise an ingrate. after educating his disciple well for more than ten years, he set fire to his studio and also burned qi bais wife to death. in qi bais life, the first thing he loved was his wife. the second thing he loved was his artworks. in the end, both were destroyed by his disciple. jiang yining lowered her voice gradually, he was so angry that he vomited blood on the spot and fell ill. my master took me to treat him and said that it was anger-induced heart disease. since ancient times, heart diseases have been the hardest to cure. qi bai was bedridden for half a year and eventually passed away. before he died, he left all the paintings he had drawn for her. he repeatedly urged her to find yan han, figure out what he did wrong, and let him repay in such a way. jiang yining, grateful for qi bais favor, naturally would help him fulfill his wish. what does your manga have to do with this? lu zhi didnt understand. but no matter how long he asked, he couldnt get her response. lu zhi walked up to her and pulled the blanket away from her face. he then realized that she had fallen asleep. look at how tired she was. he didnt have the heart to disturb her anymore. then, he left the room. lu zhi walked into the living room and ordered the housekeeper to prepare the meal. when jiang yining woke up, he intended to watch her eat. the housekeeper nodded and took the order. jiang yining slept until after five in the afternoon. her hungry stomach grumbled. only then did she get up. she walked downstairs. the housekeeper approached and said, young mistress, youre finally awake. master asked me to prepare a meal for you. hurry up and eat. okay. after staying up all night, she actually didnt have much of an appetite. however, jiang yining hadnt eaten anything for a day and night, afraid of low blood sugar. she forced herself to eat it. as soon as she finished eating, the roar of a car came from the courtyard. jiang yining wiped her mouth and ran to the door. when she saw lu zhi, her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. when lu zhi saw her, he quickened his pace. not long after, he walked up to her and hugged her. have you eaten? yes. jiang yining nodded. lu zhi carried her to the sofa in the living room. after he sat down, he reiterated, from now on, no matter how urgent the matter is, you are not allowed to stay up late or starve. otherwise, ill punish you properly, do you hear me? jiang yining pouted. why are you so strict with me like an old father? im doing this for your own good. lu zhi had never cared so much, but only toward her. jiang yining understood his intentions and said, yes, 1 remember. lu zhi smiled and asked, by the way, you told me this morning about qi bai and your drawing of a girl manga. what exactly is the connection between these two matters? you didnt explain it clearly to me earlier. now that we have the time, lets continue. jiang yining paused and asked, did 1 mention this to you? she had no recollection of mentioning them at all. yes. lu zhi briefly mentioned. jiang yining had no intention of hiding it from him and honestly explained the whole story. now, im planning to destroy yan ruos national comic exhibition and the film companys investment in her. im going to force yan han to show up.. Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Only Kiss for a Little While(2) chapter 326: only kiss for a little while(2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio do you need my help? lu zhi asked. with his ability, it would be a piece of cake to elevate jiang yining to fame. jiang yining shook her head. no need. 1 dont intend to actually destroy yan ruo. she shouldnt be responsible for her fathers mistakes. besides, ive always preferred to solve my troubles on my own and dont want others to interfere. jiang yining only wanted to suppress yan ruo for a while, not for the rest of her life. if lu zhi were to intervene, his power would be too overwhelming. she could control the scale by herself. lu zhi respected her choice. okay, you can tell me if you need anything. alright. jiang yining looked at him, feeling exceptionally warm in her heart. lu zhi lowered his head and met her sparkling eyes. his gaze couldnt help but fall on her red lips. he lowered his head and wanted to kiss her jiang yining subconsciously covered his mouth. the auction is going to be held tomorrow. i dont want to appear in front of everyone with a sausage lip. lu zhi didnt know whether to laugh or cry when he heard that. she couldnt even stand it when he just kissed her. then in the future, he would go one step further wouldnt she have to hide from him every day? just a quick kiss, lu zhi said. jiang yining hesitated for a moment before letting go. lu zhi held the back of her head and kissed her. half an hour later. jiang yining covered her swollen mouth and glared at lu zhi angrily. this bastard! she would never believe his nonsense again! what happened to just a quick kiss? liar! ill apply some ice on you later. i guarantee that no one will notice anything unusual. lu zhi said with a light laugh. when jiang yining heard this, her eyes became even more murderous. lu zhi looked at the well-behaved cat and could barely suppress his desire for her. he took a few deep breaths. he stood up and went to the kitchen to get some ice. after applying the ice, there was indeed no redness and swelling the next day. jiang yining didnt make a fuss about this because lu zhi had worked so hard for the auction. the auction was held on a cruise ship. everyone who participated in the auction had to pay 20 million as an entrance ticket. this was to filter out those who followed the trend. with fewer people participating in the auction, they could narrow down their target range and concentrate as much manpower as possible to track down the participants and lock on the target they were looking for. the reason why they were sure that the two companies from the capital city and overseas would participate was because jiang yining had spread the word that she had synthesized nearly 100 liters of curium. it was difficult to find even 50 milliliters of curium on the market, let alone 100 liters! such a large quantity of curium would definitely attract them to participate in the auction. even if the other party wasnt the ceo himself, it would definitely be an important figure. following the leads, they could naturally find the mastermind. the cruise ship was surrounded by undercover agents. everyone who boarded the ship had to register their identity and undergo a full body check to prevent anyone from getting greedy and attempting robbery. at four oclock in the evening, the guests had already entered the venue one after another. jiang yining originally thought that there would be no more than twenty people participating in the auction. after all, there werent many researchers studying curium. however, to her surprise, just as the boarding began, there were already 26 participants. it was truly beyond expectations. jiang yining stood on the deck, welcoming the guests as she sized them up. at six oclock sharp, the number of guests had reached thirty-five. at this moment, gu zhanqing also arrived at the cruise ship with jiang rou. jiang yining sneered and stopped him. uncle, have you prepared the entrance fee of two hundred million? yining, isnt the entrance fee twenty million? jiang rou asked. you have to ask uncle gu what he did to raise the entrance fee so high. jiang yining didnt give gu zhanqing any face at all. jiang rou frowned slightly and said in a low voice, yining, stop fooling around. were family when jiang yining heard this, she felt so disgusted that she wanted to throw up. if she had the choice, she would rather be sisters with a beggar than with jiang rou. she would definitely not choose to be family with gu zhanqing either. jiang yining remained unfazed. gu zhanqing stared at her with dark eyes and took out a check. heres the 200 million you want. jiang yining took it and saw that it was really a check for 200 million yuan. she handed it to all man and said, donate it to the children in impoverished mountain areas. this is the blood that capitalists suck. naturally, we have to give it back to society. yes. ah man nodded. jiang yining stepped aside and graciously said, please. jiang rou looked at her discontentedly and said, yining, how did you become like this? dont talk to her, lets go. gu zhanqing brought jiang rou to the cruise ship. jiang yining waited for them to leave, and the corners of her lips curled into a mocking smile. what a joke. wasnt it all because of them that she had become like this? yet they questioned her why selfish people generally never have empathy and dont believe they are wrong. jiang yining was thinking about this when another guest boarded. this was the last guest. she had set six-thirty as the time to retract the gangway and depart from the shore. jiang yining suppressed the emotions in her heart, put on a polite smile, and looked ahead. her gaze fell on that persons face. she couldnt help but be stunned. this was the person she had met at the casino. its you? what a coincidence, we meet again. huo tingchens blue eyes were filled with smiles as he looked at her affectionately as if he wanted to suck her into his eyes. youre here for the auction too? jiang yining said, the entrance fee isnt cheap. twenty million. i dont have that much money. can you give me a discount? huo tingchen took out a check and said, 1 can only give you two million. today, im here to accompany a friend and join in the fun. please make an exception. spending two million just to join in the fun, and you still say you dont have money? jiang yining didnt believe him. i really dont have money. im not lying to you. huo tingchen took out his pocket and showed it to her. this check was given to me by my friend. miss jiang, i promise i wont participate in the auction and wont tell anyone that youve undercharged me. you can earn another two million, so why not? he had a glib tongue. jiang yinings impression of him was fixed on these words. young mistress, its time to set sail. ah man came over to urge. huo tingchen stepped forward and stood on the gangway, refusing to go down. it was obvious that he was playing hard to get. jiang yining remained silent for a while before accepting the two million check and said, give mr. huo a special chair. ah man understood and smiled, saying, okay.. Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Give Him A Small Stool chapter 327: give him a small stool translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining led huo tingchen into the auction venue. while other guests all had exclusive vip seats, huo tingchen was assigned a simple little stool, which was placed in the last row, near the corridor. the people standing next to them were the bodyguards of the various families mr. huo, please take a seat. ah man said politely. huo tingchen raised an eyebrow, glanced at the chair, and asked with a smile, is this the only chair i deserve for paying two million yuan for the entrance fee? the others paid ten times more than you. its already good enough that you have a seat. dont be unsatisfied. jiang yining smiled and didnt show any disrespect. huo tingchen knew she did it on purpose. no wonder she had instructed her assistant to prepare a special chair for him. so this was his plan. he didnt expect lu zhi to marry such an interesting wife. every time they met, she showed a different side. the bodyguard standing next to huo tingchen couldnt stand it anymore and spoke up, you guys are too much! if you find us bullying, you can leave. the ship hasnt left the shore yet anyway. as for your two million, i will return it all to you. 1 will not covet a single cent. jiang yining never intended to let them come up. it was huo tingchen who insisted on boarding. she couldnt wait for them to go down! the bodyguard wanted to argue further. huo tingchen gave him a warning look. since when is it your turn to speak? the bodyguard immediately fell silent. huo tingchen then said to jiang yining, im very satisfied with this seat. thank you, miss jiang. after he finished speaking, he sat down calmly. jiang yining lowered her eyes and stared at him for a while. she found it boring. she then left with all man the bodyguard squatted in front of huo tingchen and whispered, sir, do you want me to get you another chair? no need. when youre out, keep a low profile and dont attract attention. otherwise, 1 will punish you, huo tingchen said coldly. the bodyguard understood that his earlier words had displeased mr. huo. he silently retreated to the side and dared not say anything else. jiang yining went backstage and asked for the name list of all the participants in the auction. other than the tao family, there were also many major companies from all over the country and overseas. lu zhi knew better than her which ones were suspicious. the two of them studied it for a moment. lu zhi marked out seven or eight companies and said, these are all suspicious. 1 cant guarantee that im ioo% familiar with the other companies, but 1 have a general understanding. most of them were reputable companies or had never ventured into the field of curium before. they came to the auction, presumably to buy and officially enter the research in this direction. after all, the economic market was changing rapidly. if they didnt grasp the latest signs and lagged behind other companies, they might be abandoned by the times. therefore, every time something new appeared, especially involving various aspects of the economy, the worlds top companies would be the first to understand. okay, ill have people keep a close eye on them. in addition, well also pay attention to their bids. jiang yining held the name list tightly. if they succeeded in luring the snake into the cave, they would be able to find lin yan and lu beicheng. all her efforts wouldnt be in vain. lu zhi sensed her tension, held her hand, and kissed her forehead, saying softly, dont be afraid. no matter what happens, 1 will fight alongside you. yining, dont forget that you still have me. jiang yining nodded solemnly. yeah. she was no longer alone. instead, she had his company. no matter how powerful the enemy was, there was no need to be afraid. the auction was about to officially begin. jiang yining and lu zhi didnt have much time either. after parting ways, she went to instruct ah man to redistribute the manpower. ah man efficiently led the team to set up the venue. when everyone was ready. the host on stage also made his appearance. in fluent english, he briefly introduced the background, function, and prospect of curium. alright, now everyone understands the preciousness of this thing. we will officially begin the auction. the starting bid is 2 billion dollars. each bid increases by io million. after each bid, there will be a three-minute countdown. if no one bids, it automatically becomes a deal. if anyone continues to bid, the bidding will continue for another three minutes. the rules have been clearly introduced. dear investors, please generously state your price and bring this rare loo-liter curium home! clang! clang! clang! three bells rang. someone immediately made a bid. 2.1 billion! 2.2 billion! 2.4 billion! all the bidders were big shots who didnt care about the ten million increments. at the beginning, they kept increasing the price by hundreds of millions of dollars! elder tao, who was sitting in the crowd, instantly felt his heart turn cold. previously, the tao family had already suffered a considerable loss in the auction with lu zhi. recently, their funds were tight, so they hadnt prepared too much. he only had 10 billion usd. but judging by the lively atmosphere in the venue, it seemed like io billion wouldnt be enough. just as he had expected, in less than ten minutes. the price was raised to six billion dollars! elder tao couldnt hold back anymore and raised his sign. 6.5 billion dollars. a full 100-liter of curium! this could support the research on efficient new energy for his company. at that time, he would work with jiang yining. he wanted her to sell him the method to synthesize curium at a reasonable price. or cooperate with him a win-win situation. the tao family and the lu family would undoubtedly dominate the new energy market! that profit wasnt just a few tens of billions of dollars. it was a wealth that could rival a country! it could even be trillions! elder tao felt his blood boil just thinking about it. our old master tao is indeed generous! a high bid of 6.5 billion on the first try! all the other investors present, wave your bidding cards, and let me see your enthusiasm! now is the time to bid. you might miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity if you dont. arent you all tempted? dont be stingy with this small amount of money. if the research on curium is successful, it will bring you benefits a thousand or even ten thousand times greater! the host passionately stirred up the atmosphere. gu zhanqing raised his bidding sign. seven billion. elder tao was so irritated by this guy that he snorted. this bastard! were they not family with jiang yining? why was he meddling? if he wanted curium, he could just ask jiang yining directly. gu zhanqing sensed elder taos unfriendly gaze and turned to look at him. he immediately understood what he meant. there was no change in his expression, but he thought coldly in his heart. how could he not want to ask yining for these directly? it was not like he had so much money that he had nowhere to spend it. didnt he participate in the auction because she wouldnt give it to him easily? the two exchanged glances for a moment. elder tao, determined, shouted, eight billion! want to snatch it from him, no way! even if he couldnt get it, he wouldnt let gu zhanqing get it easily! he must make him bleed heavily! nine billion. gu zhanqing didnt show any weakness and increased the price. the frantic actions of the two caused chaos among other companies.. Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: Safe Escape! chapter 330: safe escape! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio under the dark night sky, the huge cruise ship tilted on the shimmering sea, and the cold seawater kept pouring into it. lu zhi navigated through the chaotic crowd and reached the deck, calmly asking, whats going on? someone blew up a hole in the bottom of the ship. were already doing our best to repair it. however, it probably wouldnt be repaired in a short period of time. sir, the people on this ship are of noble status. if anything happens, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble. why dont we use the speedboat to send them back to shore first? qi feng replied. they had set up such a tight perimeter around the cruise ship tonight, but someone could actually blow up the ship. it was obvious that the other partys background was formidable. if there were other bombs and more incidents occurred, there wouldnt be time for evacuation, and the consequences would be unimaginable. just thinking about it made qi feng break out in a cold sweat. lu zhi said coldly okay, arrange the evacuation first. well talk about the rest later. organizing the evacuation now meant deviating from the original plan and tracking each guest would be impossible. even though they had recorded some information when the guests boarded the ship. but these could also be fakes. there was no time to consider all these details now. qi feng received the order and quickly made arrangements for the evacuation. lu zhi didnt see jiang yining and guessed that she might still be in the cabin. ignoring the danger, he rushed inside. halfway. he met ah man and grabbed her, asking, wheres yining? young mistress was backstage just now, but i dont know where she is now. as ah man spoke, she understood that lu zhi was going to look for jiang yining. she advised, sir, the cruise is tilting severely now. if it capsizes, the tremendous force will drag everything into the sea. its too risky for you to look for young mistress. let me go instead. youre wearing high heels. how are you going? retreat first, 111 come later. lu zhi said coldly and didnt stay any longer. he continued walking forward. ah man couldnt stop him, but she was also worried. she hesitated for a moment. she decided to trust lu zhi and finally stumbled out. lu zhi went to the back hall. he saw jiang yining standing in the chest-high water, struggling to move forward. he dived in, swiftly swimming to her and grabbing her wrist. the boat is going to capsize. why are you moving backward instead of getting out? 1 want to check if the batch of curium is still there. jiang yining wasnt willing to let go of the clue that she had obtained with great difficulty. ah man had brought thomas to inspect the goods and only gave him the curium, but he hadnt had the time to take it away. if curium disappeared, it meant that the person who blew up the ship tonight was definitely here for curium! judging from their ruthless behavior, they were most likely the masterminds behind lin yan and lu beichengs disappearance! no matter how careful the other party was, the surveillance footage on this ship would capture valuable clues! they could continue the investigation! jiang yining had to confirm it! she stubbornly walked forward. lu zhi grabbed her shoulder and said sternly, which is more important, the clues or your life? both are important. jiang yining looked up quietly and said, lu zhi, no matter what others say, i believe that lin yan is still alive. she must be waiting for me to save her. ive been planning for so long and finally found a slim chance! wont give up. the sooner they found the clue, the sooner they could save lin yan and lu beicheng. jiang yining wanted to see lin yan return safely. after she finished speaking, she silently broke free from his restraint. she wanted to check it out alone. lu zhi remained silent for two seconds. he took a step forward and grabbed her wrist firmly. how long do you have to walk in the water? by the time you walk in, itll probably be too late. jiang yining frowned. i dont know how to swim. get on my back. ill bring you in. lu zhi said in a deep voice. jiang yining was stunned and said, lu zhi, you dont have to do this its too dangerous. beicheng is my biological brother. its worth taking risks for him. lu zhi urged, hurry up and come up. if you continue to dawdle, both of us will die today. jiang yining didnt expect the dignified ceo lu to use such colloquial language. she curled her lips and obediently lay on his back. she hugged his neck. with jiang yining on his back, lu zhi kicked his feet effortlessly. he dived into the water. qi feng arranged for everyone to board the speedboat and send them back to shore. he turned around and saw ah man stumbling out. he asked anxiously, wheres sir? wheres young mistress? why didnt they come out with you? sir went to look for young mistress. they should be here soon. ah man said. qi feng looked at the ship that had sunk by a third and said, im afraid it cant be repaired. ive already instructed all the maintenance workers to board the speedboat and prepare to leave. if sir and young mistress dont evacuate in time, well all be doomed. then what should we do? should we go back and look for them? risk more lives? qi feng countered, then added, if master was here, he would never agree to us taking the risk to save them. ah mans brows were tightly knitted, and her heart was in her throat. qi feng, think of a solution quickly. qi feng pondered for a moment and said, everyone, board the boat first. theres no hurry. we wont leave unless sir and young mistress come out. okay. ah man nodded. the remaining dozen or so people boarded the speedboat in an orderly manner. at this moment, another muffled explosion rang out. the cruise was blown into two from the middle! the previously slowly descending ship instantly accelerated! in the blink of an eye, half of it was drowned! everyone on the speedboat screamed. ah man bit her lower lip tightly. her eyes were red as she looked at the sea, searching for the two familiar figures. qi feng calmly controlled the speedboat and circled around the cruise ship. halfway around. huge waves rose on the surface of the sea. splash! the two people who were hugging each other tightly broke out of the water! qi fengs eyes widened. without thinking, he rushed forward and grabbed jiang yinings wrist. he helped lu zhi drag her onto the speedboat. after getting jiang yining on board, lu zhi placed his arms on the side of the boat and leaped on effortlessly. he easily got on the boat. ah man was very perceptive and drove the speedboat to the maximum. they quickly left the cruise ship. less than a minute after they left, the huge cruise ship sank to the bottom of the sea and was completely submerged. a vortex was stirred up in the surroundings. it attracted everything around it. the speedboat safely docked on the shore. jiang yining hugged her damp clothes and said, the curium material is gone. she and lu zhi personally opened the password-protected box that contained the curium. after a thorough check, it was indeed empty. qi feng exclaimed, how is that possible? weve had people guarding the curium all along and we sealed off the sea after the incident. how did they manage to steal the curium right under our noses? when the explosion started, everyone panicked. they could take the opportunity to transfer the curium. as for how to move it, its as simple as how they brought the bomb in. lu zhi wasnt surprised at all. qi feng lowered his head and said, sir, im sorry. i failed in my watch. please punish me. youve already done very well. why should 1 punish you? lu zhi looked at the trembling jiang yining and said to ah man, take off your coat. ah man followed his instructions. lu zhi took it and wrapped jiang yining up tightly. ah man was speechless. as long as sir and young mistress were happy. it didnt matter if she was cold or not. under everyones watchful eyes, jiang yining felt a little embarrassed. ah man might feel cold too. 1 can endure it. let her wear the clothes. as she spoke, she gestured to take it off. lu zhi pressed her down and said, shes not cold. ah man shivered at the wrong time. she lowered her head and agreed respectfully. young mistress, you should wear it. im not cold. jiang yining was speechless when she glanced at lu zhi, who was staring at ah man with a sinister expression. ah man felt the piercing gaze and wanted to cry. she wished she could disappear immediately. qi feng looked at the three people in front of him and took off his coat. sir, you can give my coat to young mistress give your clothes to ah man what a joke. how could he allow yining to wear another mans clothes? he wasnt even happy about womens clothes, alright? qi feng paused for a moment before draping his clothes over ah man, who was shivering in fear. ah man muttered softly, thank you. actually, it wasnt that cold. she was mainly afraid that her boss would kill her with his gaze. lu zhi retracted his gaze and said calmly, leave some people to clean up the wreckage, and the rest of you can go to a nearby hotel to rest. yes. by the time everyone arrived at the hotel, it was already past 11 in the evening. jiang yining was about to take a hot bath to relax. unexpectedly thomas came to her door to settle the score. miss jiang, i spent 50 billion dollars to buy your 100l curium. now that i havent gotten the materials, shouldnt you compensate me? thomas said, even if you dont give me money, you should at least give me something of the same amount, right? jiang yining smiled and said, at that time, we had already completed the handover. it was you who didnt have time to transport the materials away. you cant blame me. miss jiang, you provided the auction venue, and the security guards are also your people. such a big thing happened, do you dare to say that you dont have any responsibility? i seriously suspect that you guys deliberately staged this drama to frame me for my possessions and money. thomas insisted, if you dont give me a perfect solution, ill use the legal team to sue you. jiang yining yawned and casually replied, go ahead and get a lawyer. you can also get the police to investigate this matter. if they find even the slightest evidence of my wrongdoing, ill compensate you ten times the amount of curium. after saying that, she slammed the door shut. thomas swallowed the rest of his words. inside the door. jiang yining leaned against the wall, her eyes indifferent but sharp. he wanted to find a team of lawyers to sue her? come on, she was worried that she wouldnt be able to find a chance to figure out his background. the more he acted, the more flaws he revealed. so she really wanted to cling to thomass thigh and beg him to hurry up and sue her! Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: A Way to Fall Asleep Quickly (1) chapter 331: a way to fall asleep quickly (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining took a shower and felt completely exhausted and without any strength. according to her usual habits, she would have gone to bed early. however, she had discovered too many things today. all kinds of information flooded her mind, making it impossible for her to sleep in excitement. jiang yining closed her eyes and counted the people who attended the banquet tonight. thomas was notably suspicious due to his behavior. the others were from the ruan family, the ye family, and the zhong family from the capital city. these three families were very active in participating in the auction. and that huo tingchen the last time she saw him at the casino, she already felt that he wasnt simple. this time, he appeared at the auction for no apparent reason. even if he didnt do anything, it felt suspicious. once back home, she would thoroughly investigate these people. jiang yining was deep in thought. there was a knock on the door. she thought that thomas was still harboring evil intentions and wanted to continue asking her for compensation. she picked up a pillow and covered her head. she ignored him. the knocking continued for a moment. a deep, pleasant, and familiar male voice came from the door. jiang yining, 1 know youre not asleep. hurry up and open the door. jiang yining abruptly removed the pillow from her head. she sat up. she walked to the door and opened it. looking at lu zhi who was standing outside, she asked happily, why are you here? lu zhi lifted the tray in his hand. i was afraid you would catch a cold, so 1 brought you warm milk. however, from your tone, you dont seem to welcome me. welcome, welcome. im thrilled to see you! jiang yining happily pulled him into the room. lu zhis lips curled up slightly. he walked into the room and placed the milk on the table. he turned back to look at her. do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? im fine. im just soaking in some cold water. theres no problem. jiang yining picked up the glass of milk, sat cross-legged on the sofa, and drank it slowly. she couldnt help but steal glances at him from the corner of her eyes. how strange in the past, she only thought that lu zhi was handsome, but he wasnt that seductive. why was it that tonight, with him standing there motionless, her heart started pounding wildly? her heartbeat was so loud that it was like thunder. it was too embarrassing. jiang yining secretly despised herself. lu zhi asked, who do you find the most suspicious? jiang yining didnt hesitate to tell me all the families she suspected. lu zhi nodded. okay, i will send qi feng to investigate. good. jiang yining finished the rest of the milk in one gulp. its getting late. do you want to go back and rest? lu zhi didnt leave. instead, he walked up to her and looked down at her, asking, are you unable to sleep tonight? how did you know? jiang yining asked. of course, it was only because he couldnt sleep that he guessed that she couldnt sleep. after all, the matter that they had been thinking about for so long finally had a lead. anyone would be excited. however- at this moment, she was the one who moved his heart even more. lu zhis burning gaze landed on her lips stained with milk. he said in a low, hoarse voice, i have a way to help you fall asleep quickly. what is it? jiang yining became even more curious. lu zhi placed his hands on both sides of the sofa. his handsome face closed to hers and whispered something. jiang yinings face instantly turned red. lu zhi! get lost! to think he would suggest using that matte to help her fall asleep? im serious. if a person is tired, they will fall asleep very quickly. get lost! jiang yining shouted angrily. lu zhi smiled. alright, im leaving. remember to sleep early. dont think too much. she wasnt thinking much in the first place! it was only because of his words that she started overthinking. jiang yining snorted and ignored him. lu zhi turned around and left the bedroom. jiang yining was the only one left in the room. she cupped her burning face. she bit her lower lip hard. humph! she wouldnt let him succeed so easily. it was said that men were cheap. the easier it was for them to get it, the less they cherished it. on the contrary, the harder it was to obtain, the more precious it was. lu zhi was indeed better than 99% of men. but she had to give him more tests. only then could she confidently entrust the rest of her life to him. after being interrupted by lu zhi, jiang yining couldnt be bothered to investigate the mastermind anymore. she lay on the bed and tossed and turned for a while. then, she fell into a deep sleep. the next day, in the morning. qi feng had caught a cold. jiang yining and all man felt a little guilty. after all, it was because of them that he had no clothes to wear. jiang yining prescribed him some medicine and told him to drink it.. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: A Way to Fall Asleep Quickly (2) chapter 332: a way to fall asleep quickly (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio qi feng expressed heartful gratitude. lu zhi generously granted him a two-day leave to properly recover. however, qi feng refused and insisted on continuing to work. lu zhi let him be. thomas, on the other hand, couldnt get any benefits from jiang yining, so he got entangled with lu zhi. he demanded compensation for his losses. lu zhi was even more unreasonable and hooligan than jiang yining. my wife has made it clear to you. your deal with her is settled, and theres no debt between you two. if you continue to follow us, ill call the police and report you for harassment. dont forget, a-city is our territory. you wont get any benefits. thomas was dumbfounded. so, he spent 50 billion dollars and didnt get a bit of curium. and now he might be sued by him? this person was too overbearing. you you guys are really outrageous. i wont work with you anymore. thomas was so angry that he couldnt speak clearly. lu zhi said as he hugged jiang yinings small waist, please go ahead. as long as they had curium in their hands, there would be plenty of people to cooperate with. who cared about one less? besides, he had no intention of letting others take over the research on curium. currently, he has formed a research team to officially develop applications related to curium. in addition, who knew if thomas had colluded with others to secretly transport curium away and now wanted to extort them? it was better to be safe than sorry. they had to be cautious. thomas stomped his feet angrily and turned to leave. lu zhi held jiang yinings hand and said, honey, lets go home. jiang yining was speechless. there was no one else, was it necessary to be so affectionate? he was really beyond her control. on the other side. after thomas left the hotel in a huff, he got into the car and made a few turns to shake off the person following him before dialing a number. sir, both lu zhi and jiang yining didnt agree to compensate me. one told me to sue them, and the other said that they would go to the police station to arrest me. these two people were really a match made in heaven. when they were together, no one could compare to them in terms of being hooligans! thomas thought to himself. huo tingchen laughed coldly and said, okay, i know. you dont have to continue pestering them. just follow my instructions and leave a city. remember not to be tracked by them. ive already transferred your reward to your account. yes, sir. thomas hung up. on the other end of the phone, huo tingchen threw his phone on the table, clasped his hands into a pyramid shape, and pressed them against his lips. he had already obtained a batch of curium. next, he needed more. it was really troublesome to do it batch by batch. there was only one way. that was to turn jiang yining, who could synthesize curium, into his own person. whether through bribery or kidnapping there were plenty of ways. huo tingchen thought of jiang yinings alluring appearance and his heart started to itch. he would definitely make her his. at night. the news of the cruise ship being blown up and the 100l curium synthesized by jiang yining being sold for a sky-high price of 50 billion dollars made the headlines of major media outlets. the trending searches on sina weibo also quickly rose to the top. the lu familys old residence naturally received the news. old master lu really never expected jiang yining to have such capabilities, effortlessly synthesizing so many rare materials. if they were used well, the benefits would be endless. this girl was simply a treasure bowl. initially, he had blamed jiang yining for hiding her true motive for entering the lu family and intended to neglect her for a period of time. but now that he saw the news, he changed his mind. such a girl, even if she divorced all zhi, there would definitely be hundreds of families fighting over her. how could he let her suffer? old master lu called lu zhi and asked him to bring jiang yining home. lu zhi agreed. old master lu reiterated his instructions several times. he urged them to hurry back. lu zhi said, okay, well be back shortly. good. old master lu then hung up in satisfaction. at the same time. lu family villa. jiang yining saw lu zhis gloomy expression and asked, whats wrong? was grandpa angry? does he want to scold me? last time, chen kexin exposed her relationship with lin yan in public. although no one in the lu family said anything openly, they were all bothered by it. jiang yining knew this very well, but she didnt know how to appease their anger. so, she pretended that nothing had happened. as time passed, the impact of this matter would naturally fade. however, the ostrich policy was obviously not going to work. especially after creating such a huge commotion this time. it was inevitable that old master would be angry. if you dont want to go back, ill explain it to grandpa myself, lu zhi said. forget it, ill go with you. we have to face it sooner or later. after dragging it out for so long, she should at least give an explanation. face it head-on, whether its a blessing or a curse. might as well endure it openly. she didnt need to think about it in the future. okay. lu zhi held jiang yinings small hand and said, dont be afraid. no matter what grandpa said, just apologize. leave the rest to me. jiang yining looked up and met his gaze, and her heart felt much more at ease. the two of them took a car and headed to the lu familys old residence. upon arrival. it was already past mealtime, but when she stepped into the living room, almost everyone in the lu family was there. this lineup was indeed a little big. jiang yining took a step forward and was about to admit her mistake. old master lu walked forward and held her hand. he asked kindly, i heard from qi feng that you were on the cruise ship when it exploded. are you okay? jiang yining paused for two seconds and said, im fine. ah zhi was protecting me. old master lu raised his hands and slapped lu zhi on the back. you little rascal. why didnt you take good care of yining? you can endure a bit of injury with your thick skin, but yining, a slender girl, what if she gets hurt or bumped? what will we do then? lu zhi, who had been slapped for no reason, was speechless. the well-protected jiang yining was speechless.. Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: You Can’t Blame Me For What Happened Back Then (1) chapter 333: you cant blame me for what happened back then (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio old master lu added, its better for yining to avoid such dangerous places in the future. if theres anything, just tell ah zhi to do it. does this mean that lu zhi is fine going to dangerous places? was old master really his biological grandfather? jiang yining stole a glance at lu zhi. but he obediently nodded and agreed with old masters words, did you hear that? jiang yining nodded in confusion. the other members of the lu family were also fence-sitters. they had been cold to her previously, but now, they were all concerned about her and ignored lu zhi. what happened to all of them? could it be that something had happened when she didnt come to the old mansion these past few days? jiang yining was confused. however, lu zhi knew very well why everyones attitude had changed. originally, everyone had accepted yining, but because of her deception, they blamed her for a moment. however, these minor grievances would be understood and accepted sooner or later. now that she could synthesize curium, it would bring more tangible benefits to the lu family. naturally, it sped up the speed at which they forgave yining. his wife was really a treasure. lu zhi looked at jiang yining and smiled. jiang yining, who had been surrounded by the lu family for a while, finally found a chance to break free. she sat beside shen man and whispered with a smile, mom, theres something important 1 want to tell you later. dont leave early. yes, alright. shen man agreed and looked at jiang yining with a loving gaze. this girl was more capable than her. despite coming from a prestigious family and being looked down upon by the lu family, yining could do everything, relying on her skills to win the favor of the lu family. she couldnt do it. shen man felt gratified to have such a girl by her sons side. after dinner, old master lu called lu zhi to the study, saying there were some matters to discuss. jiang yining also seized the opportunity and followed shen man to her bedroom. she pressed her against the headboard and said, mom, you have to calm down. dont get agitated. yes. shen man smiled gently and nodded. what exactly is the matter that makes you so cautious? ive found some clues about beicheng and lin yan. lu zhi is continuing the investigation. although i dont know when well catch the mastermind behind the scenes, theres always hope. every word jiang yining said was very clear. shen man couldnt believe what she had just heard. she was stunned for a moment before her nose turned sour. she looked at her with red eyes and asked, really? can you really find beicheng and your friend? of course its true. i wont joke about such things. i only mentioned it after being sure. jiang yining raised her hand and wiped the tears from the corner of shen mans eyes. mom, weve agreed that you cant cry. you cant go back on your word. shen man wanted to hold back her tears, but she was just too happy. she couldnt control her excitement at all and couldnt help but laugh. tears followed suit, streaming down. although she had always believed that her son wasnt dead, the hopeless waiting had almost dried up her hope. yinings words were no different from injecting a dose of adrenaline into her heart. yining, im so happy. thank you so much. if she couldnt bring beicheng back, she wouldnt die in peace. yining was truly a lucky star. ever since she entered the lu family, she had brought good news everywhere. the more she looked at this child, the more pleasing she found her. she wished she could hold her in her heart and cherish her, let alone ah zhi. now shen man finally understood why her son, who looked down on so many socialites and noble ladies, had a soft spot for yining. shen man held onto jiang yinings hand, her entire body trembling. jiang yining crouched down and wiped shen mans tears silently. after crying quietly for a long time, shen man finally stopped. she awkwardly wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes and said, yining, im sorry for making a fool of myself. youre my mother. whats there to apologize for? jiang yining said softly, you dont have to be so polite in front of me in the future. okay. shen man nodded. throughout the entire lu family, she would only relax a lot when facing yining. ive only had two sons in my life. ive always envied others for having daughters. but now, 1 dont envy them anymore. shen man said sincerely, yining, even if 1 had a biological daughter, there arent many who can do as much as you. mom, dont praise me too much. if you praise me too much, ill be proud. jiang yining also liked shen man very much. when she was with her, she always felt that she was like a mother.. Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: You Can’t Blame Me For What Happened Back Then (2) chapter 334: you cant blame me for what happened back then (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio im serious. shen man had a serious expression on her face without the slightest hint of joking. jiang yining felt a little shy. she scratched her head uncomfortably to ease the awkwardness. she was usually fearless, so radiant that people forgot that she was a young lady. now, her shy appearance revealed the attitude of a young girl. shen mans heart was about to melt. she couldnt help but pat her head. jiang yining was stunned for a moment, then she looked at her with a smile. at this moment, there was a knock on the door. then, father lus voice sounded again. all man, its me. open the door. shen man frowned slightly. their marital relationship had long been broken, and they even lived separately. lu tanshu had moved out many years ago and lived with his lover. he rarely returned to the lu familys old residence. every time he came home, he wouldnt talk to her and treat her like air. why did he suddenly come over tonight? jiang yining also recognized that the voice belonged to her father-in-law. however, father lu rarely appeared in the lu familys old mansion, let alone interact with her. therefore, she was very unfamiliar with lu tanshu. mom, ill leave first, jiang yining said tactfully. what was the point of her getting involved in the conversation between the husband and wife? naturally, it was better to leave earlier. shen man lowered her eyes and said, alright. be careful on your way home with ah zhi. sure. jiang yining nodded. the two of them walked to the door and opened it. they saw lu tanshu leaning on the door frame drunkenly, almost unable to stand. all man, youre finally willing to open the door for me. lu tanshu almost didnt look at jiang yining in the eye, as if she didnt exist. shen man sighed slightly. as expected, he was drunk. only at this time would he come to look for her. jiang yining asked in a low voice, mom, should we call the servants over? no need. shen man stepped forward and supported lu tanshu. she skillfully helped him to the table. she poured him a glass of water and fed it to him. jiang yining saw that there was nothing else she could do for her, so she closed the door and left. after jiang yining left. lu tanshu stood up and continued to follow shen man, saying, honey, are you still blaming me? he was so close that shen man could almost smell the alcohol coming out of his mouth. she frowned and pushed him away in disgust. she said, i dont blame you. everyone has their own choices. its just that i cant accept your cheating. you are blaming me. lu tanshu said faintly, shen man, you cant blame me for what happened back then. 1 thought that you were entangled with that fellow, thats why 1 made that kind of mistake 1 regret it now 1 wish i could kill myself shen man looked at the regretful lu tanshu, and tears gradually gathered in her eyes. what was the use of regret? she regretted it more than he did. she was born into a prestigious family, she gave up everything in sweden just to be with him. she abandoned everything in sweden and followed him to a-city without hesitation. but in the end, what she got was his mistrust and infidelity. if it werent for ah zhi and beicheng she would have returned to sweden long ago. why would she still bear the reputation of cheating in the lu family and be pointed at by others? all man, can you forgive me? lets live a good life together. lu tanshu staggered and hugged her, begging her in a low voice. forgive you? how can i forgive you? because of you, my poor all zhi was taken away by old madam at such a young age. because of you, beichengs whereabouts are unknown. lu tanshu, my two children are unfortunate because of you. what are you doing? youre flirting with your little lover. if 1 forgive you, will 1 be able to face me and my two children? shen mans vision was blurred by her tears and she couldnt see clearly what was in front of her. she clenched her fists tightly to resist the urge to cry. lu tanshu, dont force me to tell ah zhi what happened back then. ive already preserved your face for so many years. shen man gritted her teeth as she spoke. she pointed at the door and said, you should leave. dont disturb me again. lu tanshu stood rooted to the ground, silent. how could he be truly drunk? it was just that he could only gather the courage to see her with the help of alcohol. get lost! shen man waited for a moment and saw that he wasnt leaving. she shouted again. lu tanshu turned around with difficulty and walked towards the door. at the same time. in the study. after old master lu finished talking to lu zhi, he said, send more people to protect yining. dont let her be targeted by anyone. to be able to synthesize a sky-high price of curium materials, many people would probably want to snatch this treasure bowl. with the lu familys strength, they could intimidate most people. however, he was afraid that those desperate fanatics would make a move on yining. after all, beicheng had disappeared just like that. yes, grandpa, i know. lu zhi nodded. old master lu paused for a moment before he stammered, ah zhi, if you have time, you should visit your mother more often. after all, she is your mother. lu zhis face turned cold. grandpa, my attitude is the same as before. you should know that. were all family. why do we have to be so stiff? look at yining old master lu still wanted to persuade him. however, lu zhi interrupted him before he could finish his sentence. i let yining get along with her because i didnt want to make things difficult for yining. but if you want me to reconcile with her, dont even think about it. when old master lu heard this, he sighed heavily. youre such a stubborn child. lu zhi remained silent. just as the atmosphere in the room was awkward, the sound of footsteps came from outside the door. grandpa, are you still not done talking to ah zhi? were done. yining, come in. old master lu said. jiang yining pushed the door open and entered. her gaze swept across lu zhis face and she could sense his displeasure. she asked softly, whats wrong? are you upset? no. lu zhi denied it in a low voice. old master lu continued, he was reprimanded by me, so hes unhappy. yining, ignore him and tell grandpa how you synthesized curium. jiang yining was speechless. it turned out that lu zhi didnt tell old master the truth even after talking for so long. how could she synthesize curium? but now, lu zhi refuses to reveal the truth. she could only make something up on the spot. jiang yining randomly made up a set of synthesis procedures based on the formulas she found in lu beichengs room. old master lu didnt notice any flaws in her words and was amazed. yining, youre amazing. when curium materials can be mass-produced, it will definitely change the energy structure of the entire world. at that time, your name might even be written into the textbooks. jiang yinings face was as red as a monkeys butt. she couldnt live up to this reputation. she felt really guilty. Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Author Ning Gives 100,000 Cash Red Envelopes to the Little Cuties! (1) chapter 335: author ning gives 100,000 cash red envelopes to the little cuties! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he chatted with old master lu for a while. lu zhi ended their conversation and brought jiang yining home. back at the villa. jiang yining couldnt wait to turn on her computer and check her serialization manga. she didnt expect su manman to have such a strong appeal. in just a few days, the number of fans for her manga had already exceeded five hundred thousand. there were a bunch of fans urging for updates. [boss is so cool! eight-pack abs, i want to kneel and lick!] [the person above is shameless! boss is mine! no one is allowed to snatch it from me!] [the female lead is so cute. shes not a saint at all! slapping others faces! i like this kind of female lead!] [+10086, tired of the white lotus female leads, the face-slapping maniac is more tempting!] [1 wonder when boss will push down the female lead! im looking forward to it!] [author, please update!] [author, the blood-written request for updates from thousands of people!] [little cutie, if you update, ill tip you fifty thousand!] [if this were to be filmed on television, it would definitely be very good!] jiang yining scrolled through the comments and smiled especially happily. she didnt care about her fatigue. she opened the drawing board and started drawing the next frame. staying up past one oclock. finally, she had completed seven frames of the comic. after uploading it, she collapsed on the bed and rested. she didnt even have time to put away her drawing board. the next day, in the early morning. jiang yining opened her eyes and woke up. she moved a little and realized that her stomach was heavy. she reached out and found it was her drawing board. she quickly grabbed it. she placed the drawing board properly, sat up, turned on her phone, and read the comic. overnight. under the seven frames of the comic, there were thirty thousand comments. the number of fans skyrocketed like a rocket. currently, she occupies the first place in major rankings on the website, with a total of 680,000 fans and nearly 230,000 comments. she also has more than 100,000 fans on weibo. the result was much better than she had expected. but it was still far from suppressing yan ruo. after all, yan ruo already had 180,000 fans. it would take some more effort to convince the investors to change their minds and abandon yan ruo in favor of her. however, jiang yining wasnt in a hurry. after all, there were still two months before the end of yan ruos national comic exhibition. it was enough for her to manage. as jiang yining was thinking, her phone suddenly rang. she picked it up curiously and took a look. a loudspeaker appeared on the comics details page. [reader little koala has rewarded the author ningxin with 5,000,000 gold coins! congratulations to the author ningxin for reaching a new level of popularity! ] ningxin was the pen name jiang yining used in her manga series. 100 gold coins was equivalent to one yuan. this was a total of 50,000 yuan. jiang yining paused for a few seconds before leaving a message for the readers. [thank you so much for your love, but please dont waste your money. 1 love you all. love.] her reply had just come out. the comments below were crazy. [ahhhh, author ningxin is here!] [author ningxin, look at me!] [author ningxin, when are you going to update?] [ningxin is so gentle. other authors encourage us to tip more, but author ning is the only one who cares about our wallets.] of course, amidst the harmonious comments, there were some discordant voices. [whats so good about this manga? wasnt it just another brainless urban romance? tsk. 1 can grab a bunch of them, okay?] [ningxin, as a newcomer, gaining popularity quickly. she must have some background.] [she must have a sugar daddy. our author definitely cant compare to her.] [she said she didnt want the tip, but didnt she still obediently collect the money? if she has integrity, she should return all the readers money and stop pretending to be noble. d-zone.] some readers couldnt stand it and retaliated against these negative comments. but it only provoked the trolls, making them attack even harder. jiang yining noticed this phenomenon and personally went to tear it apart. [dont bother about certain sourpusses who cant stand others success and come over to kick a fuss. let our popularity make them envy to tears! also, but my boss wants to marry me, this book will never charge! in the future, for every one million fans gain, i will give out 100,000 cash red envelopes as a bonus!] as soon as jiang yining made this announcement, her fans all praised her for being domineering and gave her the nickname queen ning! at the same time, most of her fans advised her not to spend so much money. they were already very satisfied with the free manga. they hoped that she would keep the money for herself to eat well, drink well, and create more and better comics. this was truly heartwarming. jiang yining smiled. as for those haters, they were also drowned out by the comments of many true love fans and casual fans.. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Author Ning Gives 100,000 Cash Red Envelopes to the Little Cuties! (2) chapter 336: author ning gives 100,000 cash red envelopes to the little cuties! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining threw the phone aside and didnt pay any more attention to it. it wasnt until the afternoon that she had to go to school for classes. she finally opened and checked her phone. perhaps it was the charm of money, or perhaps it was the publicity effect brought about by the fans word of mouth. it had only been six hours since morning. the number of fans actually broke through 1 million! this was something that other manga authors wouldnt even dare to dream of! the comic website even called to ask if jiang yining could cooperate with them for an interview. they promised to promote the interview across the entire site. jiang yining said she needed to consider it. the website didnt press her too hard and didnt want to force her into anything. after hanging up the phone, jiang yining directly transferred one million into her weibo wallet and started distributing red envelopes. at the same time. she posted an announcement on weibo and the website. [1 didnt expect to break through a million fans so quickly. thank you for your love for ningxin. to express my gratitude, ive prepared a small one million yuan red envelope as a benefit for everyone as a welfare. thank you.] originally, the haters were prepared, waiting for jiang yining to backtrack, saying that she was trying to cheat her fans and had no intention of spending money! but now, not only did jiang yining distribute red envelopes, but she also multiplied it tenfold! she directly sent out a million! the haters immediately went silent. even true love fans and casual fans didnt expect jiang yining to be so generous! she actually sent out a million! everyone was frantically snatching red envelopes and expressing their love to jiang yining. before the one million was even finished, ningxin and [but my boss wants to marry me] had already reached the fifth most popular spot! jiang yinings weibo fans and website views skyrocketed! she became incredibly popular! in a ho tel in a-city. yan ruos assistant and manager, jin yuhua, looked at the manga but my boss wants to marry me and said in surprise, the strokes of this artist are delicate and the style is exquisite. it doesnt seem like its from a shoujo manga. shoujo manga doesnt require high-level artistry, as long as the storyline is attractive. [but my boss wants to marry me]s standard was so high that it had reached the level of a national painting master. initially, jin yuhua had been disdainful when she saw the popularity. she felt it was just a third-rate artists work and wasnt even qualified to be polished by ah ruo. but after reading it, it was full of surprises. after admiring it for a moment. jin yuhua looked worriedly at yan ruo, who didnt seem to care at all, and said, all ruo, we shouldnt underestimate this author ningxin. we have to strengthen our publicity. otherwise, if she surpasses us, our film and television plans might be in jeopardy. yan ruos lips twitched and she said in disdain, is it that exaggerated? let me see what kind of standard it is. its worthy of your praise. she didnt believe that anyone could draw better than her. her fathers teacher was qi bai, who had the highest level of traditional chinese painting in modern times! he passed on all of qi bais true inheritance! under her fathers strict guidance, although she hadnt reached the level of a master, her skills were top-notch! was there someone more substantial than her among her peers? impossible! jin yuhua handed her the tablet. yan ruo took a glance, her eyes flashing with amazement, but she said with a straight face, its just so-so, still a little worse than me. jin yuhua knew that this girl was competitive and was unwilling to admit that someone else was better. so, she followed her line of thought and said, much better than the average level, but indeed not as good as you. yes. yan ruo put the tablet aside and picked up the milk without saying a word. jin yuhua said, then ill arrange for someone to intensify the publicity. our cooperation this time is crucial. we cant afford any mistakes. yan ruo intended to develop in the domestic market and make a splash right from the start. to firmly establish her foothold. in the future, yan ruo will be the strongest ip in the comics world, with prices set arbitrarily. therefore, there was no room for negligence. you can go. yan ruo muttered, is it worth making such a fuss about a lit tie-known third-rate author? assistant jin, you really cant contain your excitement. yes, 1 was the one who couldnt hold back. miss, please indulge me this time. after all, ive been with you for so many years. jin yuhua gave yan ruo enough face. yan ruo smiled and didnt say anything else. meanwhile, jin yuhua immediately called the media and booked the interview and prime coverage spots for the next few days. jiang yining rushed to school. she found ye xiaoxi and sat beside her. meanwhile, ye xiaoxi was engaged in a lively discussion with the girls. boss got jealous today. he saw his secretary going out with another man and his head is burning with anger. who told him to be tsundere? he didnt even say that he liked the secretary. yes, torture him. otherwise, he wont put down his pride and chase after his little wife. jiang yining was speechless. wasnt this the content of [but my boss wants to marry me]? ye xiaoxi said excitedly before turning around to look at the person beside her. she was shocked when she noticed that there was another person. after calming down for two seconds, she pulled jiang yining and said, yining, look at this comic! its really good! i was recommended it yesterday and stayed up until past three in the morning. unfortunately, its a relatively new serialization, so its quite short. otherwise, 1 would have definitely stayed up all night to finish it. oh, im not particularly interested in this kind of manga. jiang yining said calmly. oh, 1 wasnt interested in it before, but now 1 really like it! author ningxin is too talented! ye xiaoxis eyes were filled with pink bubbles. yining, you must read it! you have to! its super nice! this expression was just short of pressing her head against the screen of her phone to read the manga. the other girls also urged her to watch. jiang yinings forehead slowly pulled a row of black lines. i got it. ill read it after class. okay, okay! ye xiaoxi nodded vigorously. it was finally time for class. jiang yining opened her textbook and listened to the teacher attentively. ye xiaoxi listened to the class and muttered, author ning must have spent a lot of money with all those red envelopes she sent. 111 support her with a tip of 500,000. jiang yining was speechless. even though she had returned to her family, xiaoxi wouldnt even spend ten dollars more on her meals. she was actually willing to tip her five hundred thousand? Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Overwhelming Popularity and Strength! chapter 337: overwhelming popularity and strength! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio are you stupid? youve only read her manga for a short time, and youre already giving her so much, jiang yining said calmly. i like author ningxin, and i wanted to support her. its like cheering for your idol. when ye xiaoxi was reading the manga, she felt that the female lead was a little similar to yining. hence, she especially liked it. besides, five hundred thousand isnt much for me. yining, you wont blame me, right? how could jiang yining bear to blame her? after all, the money would go into her pocket. she was just curious if xiaoxi really liked her manga that much. if you like it, then go ahead. hehe, yining, 1 knew it. you definitely wouldnt stop me. ye xiaoxi happily topped up 500,000 and tipped ningxin. almost at the same time, jiang yining heard the phone in her pocket make a soft sound. [breaking news, breaking news! reader jiang familys little sunflower has tipped author ningxin with 500,000 rmb! congratulations to ningxin for skyrocketing popularity! take first place on the website!!!] [f*ck! tycoon! such a huge reward!] [author ningxins comic is worth 500,000 yuan!] [author, for the sake of the reward, please update!] [author ningxin, fight on! 1 will also contribute 1000 yuan! im just expressing my support!] [ning bao, lets work together to bring author ning to the top! hot topic! ] the fans had spontaneously formed alliances and began coordinating activities. ye xiaoxi, who was the top reward reader, was also pulled into the group chat of true love fans. after the class ended. jiang yining looked at her holding her phone and muttering to herself seriously. asked her what she was doing. ye xiaoxi said, im helping author ning rank on the list. yining, look, these are all true fans of author ning. theyve already exceeded 50,000 people. jiang yining silently noted down the group number. ye xiaoxi looked at the group chat, giggled, and said, yining, ill add you to the group. lets cheer for author ning together. no, 1 dont have time. alright then. ye xiaoxi felt a bit disappointed. jiang yining pointed to the distance and said, your driver is here to pick you up. ye xiaoxi looked up and saw li yu walking over in a white shirt and black jeans with an upright posture. her cheeks blushed slightly. jiang yining smiled and said, im leaving. you and your little driver can slowly develop your relationship. what nonsense are you talking about? ye xiaoxi retorted in a low voice. however, it didnt sound intimidating at all. instead, it sounded a little ambiguous. jiang yining shrugged and turned to leave. ye xiaoxi put away her phone, jogged over to li yu, and asked softly. is your sisters condition getting better? a little better. however, 1 was busy with my exams recently and didnt have time to take care of her, so i sent her back to her hometown. if youre busy, 111 get someone to take care of her. otherwise, such a young child would definitely feel uncomfortable interacting with strangers, ye xiaoxi said kindly. li yu was touched inside but still said, thank you for your kindness. but i already owe you too much. 1 dont want to owe you any more favors. ye xiaoxi moved her lips slightly as if she wanted to say something. but in the end, she didnt say anything. on the way home, jiang yining secretly created an alternate account, joined the fan group, and then posted in the group. [im ningxin. everyone, you dont have to work so hard for me. if you like it, just read it more] she had just sent a message. the group exploded. however, it wasnt welcoming her, but despising her. [the shameless person above is pretending to be author ningxin!] [author ningxin wont bother with us. shes busy creating comics!] [everyone, dont be fooled. this is definitely fake! haters are trying to impersonate author ningxin and break up apart!] [group admin, please kick this fake fan out!] jiang yining didnt know whether to laugh or cry. [im really ningxin] she had just finished typing and hadnt had the time to send it out. a line of words appeared on the group page. [sorry, you have been removed from the group chats.] jiang yining was speechless. alright then. this was probably the most awkward manga author experience. she had kindly advised her fans not to work so hard, but she was treated as an imposter. jiang yining paused for a moment. she posted an announcement on weibo and the official website, advising her fans not to create groups specifically for her to hit the leaderboards and do publicity. she wasnt an idol and didnt need these things. when the fans saw this message, they realized that the person who had just joined the group was indeed ningxin! in an instant, the group of fifty thousand fans erupted and added jiang yinings qq number. they attempted to pull her back into the group. jiang yinings qqwas paralyzed every time she opened it. in the end, she simply gave up. it was already past seven oclock when she returned home. jiang yining opened the manga and was about to start writing when she realized that the number of fans on the official website had soared to two million. on weibo, she has almost 1.5 million fans! this growth rate was truly astonishing! jiang yining also fulfilled her promise this time and directly sent out a welfare of one hundred thousand dollars. not long after. the word ningxin once again reached the third place on the trending searches! the number of fans in ningxins hardcore fan group has also increased to two hundred thousand! the popularity of the weibo topic #but my boss wants to marry me # approached nearly ten million! on the other side. major media outlets received the benefits from jin yuhua and began reporting on yan ruo. however, despite several rounds of promotion, her popularity wasnt even half as high as jiang yinings, and she spent several times more money. jin yuhua became anxious and advised yan ruo, all ruo, why dont we learn from ningxin and stimulate our readers by sending red envelopes? 1 think the medias promotional efforts are not as strong as the fans. other than su manmans initial repost, there were no other well-known media outlets involved in the sudden rise in ningxins popularity. it was all thanks to the fans spontaneous encouragement and activeness. jin yuhua envied and felt jealous that her eyes turned red. yan ruo felt annoyed, can you not keep mentioning her? shes just a newly emerging artist. what right does she have to compete with me? when i officially start the comic exhibition, ill definitely have more fans than her. she had 18 million fans on weibo. ningxin had two million. how could they be compared? if jin yuhua hadnt followed her for five to six years and taken care of her like her own sister, with yan ruos temper, she would have chased her away long ago. jin yuhua was a veteran manager and was very sensitive to the trends in the comics world. she could feel that ningxins popularity was far from its peak. however, she couldnt persuade yan ruo. she quietly left the room and called yan han. mr. yan, ah ruos comic exhibition has encountered some trouble. id like to ask you to talk to her. jin yuhua briefly explained the situation to yan han. yan han said in a deep voice, give the phone to ah ruo. sure. jin yuhua walked in and handed the phone to yan ruo. when yan ruo saw that the number was her fathers, she glared at her angrily. this person is siding with outsiders! she paid her salary, but she went to her father to complain. she was really too evil! jin yuhua wasnt afraid of this fierce little girl. she insisted on giving her the phone. yan ruo pouted and said unhappily, daddy. what did i tell you before you returned to the country? i have to listen to assistant jin, not to be willful or cause trouble. have you done that? no, yan ruo said gloomily. all ruo, if you continue to disobey assistant jin, i wont allow you to return to the country in the future. do you understand? yan hans voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was full of dignity. understood. yan ruo answered obediently. after ending the call, she raised her phone and was about to hit her. jin yuhua quickly dodged.. Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Popularity Soars High, Causing The Website to Crash! (1) chapter 338: popularity soars high, causing the website to crash! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yan ruo didnt really hit her. she was just fooling around with jin yuhua. although she found her a bit overly dramatic and even reported it to her father, she understood that jin yuhua was doing it for her own good. ill settle the score with you later. yan ruo snorted and said in a low voice. jin yuhua said, after our nationwide comic exhibition tour is over, ill accept whatever you want to settle the score with me. in the next few days. yan ruodu listened to jin yuhuas arrangements and accepted interviews from various major media outlets. she also actively promoted her manga in a-city and even went to qing university, where jiang yining was studying, for a manga signing event. in an instant, yan ruos popularity soared rose, and her fans also became active. in addition, the investor behind yan ruo had sent people to fake reviewers to stir up trouble in order to gain popularity. this had drawn the hatred between yan ruo and jiang yining. this led yan ruos fans to collectively claim that jiang yinings popularity was built solely on money. whether it was su manmans reposting, giving readers large red envelopes, or high-priced reader rewards, they believed it was all jiang yinings tactics. in reality, she had no real talent, just hype. unlike yan ruo, who had returned from studying abroad and had profound knowledge and self-restraint. iler works were also rich in content. there was no comparison between the two! jiang yining wasnt even worthy of passing the pen to yan ruo! they even pleaded with the ning familys fans not to ride on the popularity of their big shot and siphon attention! some of yan ruos diehard fans even gathered together and went to jiang yinings weibo to slander her. [ningxin has a sugar daddy, right? i see her in the trending headlines on weibo every day.] [why is a manga author so good at adding scenes for herself? is she reincarnated from a drama queen!] [if youre in love with trending searches, why dont you go into the entertainment industry?] [shameless ningxin, freeloading on our yan ruos popularity! why dont you take a look at yourself? you dont dare to show your face because youre ugly! only your disheveled old sugar daddy would like you!] [ningxin, come out and get beaten up! apologize to our little cutie yan ruo!] [ningxin fans, if you dare to compare our author yan ruo to third-rate trash like you again, i wish your entire family to die!] the comments section of weibo was filled with harsh words. jiang yining saw it, but she wasnt particularly upset. the bigger the tree, the more wind it catches. since she had become famous so quickly, she would naturally attract the jealousy of the haters. when she decided to draw the manga, she had already anticipated all of this. besides, these trolls only knew how to make a fuss on the internet. if they actually met her, they probably wouldnt be able to say anything impactful. jiang yining curled the corners of her lips. she felt that the comment about her ugly appearance and the old sugar daddy was quite amusing. she copied and pasted it separately to show lu zhi. honey, look, people say that youre the old sugar daddy. you havent spent a penny on me, and yet youre being scolded so harshly. its really pitiful. you finally couldnt take it anymore. youre willing to let me spend money on you? lu zhi asked calmly. ever since he found out that she had started drawing comics. he had been waiting, wanting to give her a boost. it was this girl who was so independent that he had no room to display his abilities. lu zhi felt helpless. jiang yining shook her head. no, i just sympathize with you. youre not allowed to interfere in my matters. i have my ways. lu zhi was speechless. his precious girl was too independent, which was a bit melancholic. but in the end, he still respected her decision. alright, i wont interfere. if you need anything, remember to let me know. im always here. okay. jiang yining nodded. over the weekends. jiang yining stayed at home, focusing on drawing. she didnt check any weibo comments. on monday morning, she updated 4.0 frames in one go. then, she took some time to look at the comments section. hmm? there seemed to be a lot less haters. could it be that lu zhi hired someone to help her clear the comments section? probably not. she had already informed him in advance. jiang yining thought for a while and decided to give up guessing. why not just ask lu zhi directly later? she stretched and went to freshen up. after changing, jiang yining walked to the living room and lu zhi came down. jiang yining asked him when they were having breakfast together. lu zhi denied it calmly. jiang yinings eyebrows twitched slightly. then maybe the website couldnt bear seeing me being criticized and took the initiative to clean it up. lu zhi let out an imperceptible sigh. he also wanted to step in and get rid of those who dared to scold her. Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Popularity Soars High, Causing The Website to Crash! (2) chapter 339: popularity soars high, causing the website to crash! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio at school. jiang yining had barely sat down when ye xiaoxi rushed over and placed her school bag on the table. she then took out her phone and tapped on the screen. d*mn it, i must let them taste the power of our ning family army! lets see if they still dare to insult people! ning family army? jiang yining leaned over curiously and took a look. in the end, she found out that ye xiaoxi and a group of ningxins fans had already formed an online team to fight against yan ruos fans. whenever yan ruos fans slandered her, they would systematically refute the rumors, clarify, and promote her works. what was worthy of praise was that, unlike yan ruos fans, ningxins fans never resorted to insults and refrained from posting anything related to ningxin in other places. they didnt like to control comments. they just wanted to fight for a good reputation for the people they liked. jiang yining was a little touched. after all, she started drawing comics on a whim. these little cuties were fighting for her, working hard. jiang yining reminded, dont be angry with the trolls. ningxin has updated 40 frames. go and take a look. ye xiaoxi excitedly opened the official website and was stunned. where was the update? yining, youre so mean. how could you lie to me? ye xiaoxi said dejectedly. she had been waiting for an update for a long time. ningxin hadnt updated for the past few days, and she wondered if it was due to harsh criticism affecting her mood or some other reason at the thought of this, ye xiaoxi became even more infuriated with yan ruos fans. if ningxin stopped updating because of yan ruos fans insults, she would definitely beg her grandfather to find someone to teach yan ruo a lesson and make her control her dog that was biting people crazily. jiang yining didnt expect that she had been updating for so long. the website hadnt been approved yet. she checked the backend and sent her editor a message. the editor told her that the websites server had crashed because of too many people logging in these few days. it would take about half an hour to complete the review. jiang yining thanked the editor. then, she looked up at ye xiaoxi and said, thats weird. when 1 woke up this morning, there were indeed 40 new updates. perhaps the server crashed, which is why it didnt show up. just wait for a while. ye xiaoxis eyes suddenly lit up. really? did author ningxin update forty frames in one go? oh, im so happy! ye xiaoxi hugged jiang yining and kissed her. jiang yining raised her hand and pushed her away. stay away from me. ye xiaoxi giggled. im so happy! if author ningxin updates another 40 frames today, 111 tip her a million yuan and tell her that we readers are silently supporting her from behind. dont give up! jiang yining smiled. after about ten minutes. the comic website released an announcement saying that the server had crashed. please wait patiently. almost at the same time. ningxins weibo also had new updates. [ive been busy with creation these few days and havent logged into the website or weibo. ningxin was very touched to see so many little cuties joining her fan circle, so she prepared 40 frames in one go this time as a gift for all of you! mua. love you guys. also, be more rational and ignore some of the trolls who speak harshly. lets walk our own path and let others say what they want! a clear conscience!] as soon as these words came out, nings fans were in uproar. forty frames! ahhhh! their author was indeed too hardworking! she confronted haters openly, and her straightforward personality was so satisfying! they loved ning xin so much! [author ningxin just focuses on creating. theres no need to care about anything else!] [with our ning family army around, no one can hurt you!] [forty frames! my spiritual nourishment has arrived! ill give you a big tip of 2000 yuan to show my sincerity!] [look at our authors magnanimity! compare it to some others!] [are some people ashamed? our author doesnt care about you at all!] [the new content is so good. boss is too protective of his little assistant! my girlish heart has resurrected!] [oh my, boss knows how to buy a gift for his assistant. not bad, not bad!] [my son has finally grown up and knows how to flirt with girls. im very pleased.] in the comments section of weibo, some haters tried to leave a comment. however, ningxins fans were rapidly spamming the comments, suppressing them, and making it impossible for them to gain traction. not long after ningxins update, the comic website made another announcement. [congratulations to author ningxin for breaking through 3 million fans!] Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Popularity Soars High, Causing The Website to Crash! (3) chapter 340: popularity soars high, causing the website to crash! (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio [breaking news, breaking news! reader jiang familys little sunflower, tipped author ningxin one million yuan! congratulations to author ningxin for skyrocketing popularity! become the first on the weekly ranking and the second on the monthly ranking on the website!] two pieces of explosive news were released in a row. the readers enthusiastically expressed their congratulations to ningxin. once again, they marveled at he sighed again. little sunflowers generosity! however, due to the overwhelming number of logins at the same time, the server that the technician had just repaired crashed again. the officials were speechless. it was time to invest in a better server. otherwise, with ningxins popularity, frequent crashes might become the norm. on the same day. [comic website crashed], [ningxin updated 40 frames], [ningxin angrily rebukes trolls], [ningxin became the undisputed rising star in the comics world], [ningxins online fans exceed 5 million], [a clear conscience] these seven or eight related trending topics quickly rose up and occupied the weibo trending topics at the same time. her popularity surpassed even that of celebrities! this scene also attracted many onlookers. after reading the manga, most of them had fallen into the ningxin fandom. jiang yining also received a call from the comic website. they asked her again if she was willing to be interviewed. they had secured excellent resources for her, and it was a three-way cooperation to promote it. as for the other two, one was the most popular short video platform, and the other was the live-streaming platform with the most gamers. the daily active users of both platforms added up to 600 million. the official promotion for her would be comprehensive. the two collaborating partners were both beneficial for the adaptation of comics into movies or animations. if this promotion succeeded, ningxins works wouldnt have to worry about selling the publishing rights! however, the website had also informed her in advance. this promotion would involve two authors. one was her, and the other was yan ruo. previously, when yan ruos works were posted on their platform, they had signed a promotion agreement. therefore, even if they were more optimistic about ningxin now, they had to follow the agreement and promote yan ruo the same way. they hoped jiang yining wouldnt mind. they also advised her that traffic and resources were the same. whoever was more capable would be able to win more fans. jiang yining didnt mind. didnt she join the comics industry to compete with yan ruo? now, the opportunity to compete on the same stage has come. she was more than willing! jiang yining agreed with the websites representative. the representative then cautiously asked, by the way, ningxin, can you show your face? our publicity needs you to appear on camera. as a manga artist, yan ruo was stunningly beautiful. when she first debuted, she was regarded as the little fairy of the manga author and the most beautiful person. the representative was afraid that jiang yinings looks might be too bad and readers would criticize her. she couldnt handle the pressure. jiang yining guessed his thoughts, smiled, and said, show my face. no problem. okay, dont worry. well find the best cameraman. the beauty filter was turned to the maximum. was there anyone who wasnt a beauty? the representative was exhilarated! jiang yining hummed lightly and ended the call. in the hotel. jin yuhua showed yan ruo the websites publicity proposal. yan ruo was furious and tore it into pieces. how could they make me promote together with ningxin? ive been famous for so long, and i have high popularity overseas! how long had it been since ningxin started drawing? this was really going too far! 1 dont want to cooperate with their publicity. whoever wants to go can go! yan ruo genuinely felt wronged. previously, she didnt consider ningxin as her enemy, even when ningxin became popular later on. she still thought of her as a third-rate manga artist! after all, she was the daughter of qi bais disciple! she was related to a master of traditional chinese painting! ningxin was nothing! now, this comic website was promoting her and ningxin at the same time. wasnt this placing them on the same level? yan ruo didnt even want to sign the film and television contract now and wanted to return to the united states immediately. jin yuhua advised, weve signed the agreement. if you dont cooperate with their promotion, youll have to pay a hefty penalty. ill pay. its not like i cant afford it. her father could casually sell a painting for tens of millions, okay? she really didnt care about the compensation for breaching the contract. if youre willing to pay, i wont stop you. but think about what your father told you. jin yuhua sat beside yan ruo and said, ah ruo, actually, its good to promote with ningxin. the promotion this time was going to be broadcast live, and youll have to show your face. no matter how ningxin promotes and creates momentum, it wont change her appearance, right? i have confidence in your looks yan ruo was beautiful and elegant. she was the campus belle of the university. in reality, not many people could be prettier than her. ningxin had never shown her face, probably because she wasnt attractive. humans are all sensory animals and focused on visual enjoyment. otherwise, there wouldnt be so many beautiful and handsome celebrities. similarly, regardless of how much ningxins fans liked her before, when they saw the comparison of their looks with their own eyes, they would probably be greatly disappointed with their author. by then, the promotional effect might be uncertain, and someone might win or lose.. Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Live Broadcast at the Same Time, It’s Not chapter 341: live broadcast at the same time, its not certain whos ugly or beautiful (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio when yan ruo heard jin yuhuas words, she became even angrier. am 1 really less powerful than her? do 1 have to rely on looks to win? all, my little madam, thats not what 1 meant. dont misunderstand me, okay? in terms of fooling yan ruo, no one could compare to her. jin yuhua said, im just analyzing the point of our victory. of course, strength is important, but ah ruos beauty is also an advantage. her words were beautiful. yan ruo felt much better. she groaned and reluctantly accepted this explanation. jin yuhua comforted her and immediately contacted the website. tell them that yan ruo agreed to simultaneous promotion. since the two main characters agreed, the website naturally went all out to promote them. ye xiaoxi happily called jiang yining and told her that ningxin was going to do a live broadcast. she really wanted to see what her beloved author looked like. looking at her work, she felt that ningxin should be the queen type. jiang yining coughed twice and said guiltily, xiaoxi, i advise you not to have too many expectations for your idol. hehe, im just guessing. no matter what ningxin looks like, ill still like her! support her! ye xiaoxi said happily. jiang yining was speechless. should she tell xiaoxi the cruel truth that she is ningxin now? forget it. it was better to let her see it with her own eyes during the live broadcast. otherwise, with this girls fanaticism, she definitely wont believe her words. other than the joint promotion of the three stations. the comic website had even contacted a publishing house for jiang yining, taking advantage of the promotion, to produce physical copies of the comic books. however, they kept it under wraps and didnt rush to announce it. this was because they planned to let ningxin promote her book publicly on the day of the live broadcast to boost sales. in fact in terms of selling physical books, jiang yining suffered more losses than yan ruo. after all, yan ruos fan base was there, and her fans were almost ten times more than jiang yinings. moreover, yan ruos manga had always been charged. many readers who couldnt find them online would want to buy the physical books and read them in one go. however, jiang yinings comics were always free. they could read it whenever they wanted. only true fans could buy books in this state. the boss of the comic website also advised jiang yining not to stubbornly insist on free of charge and to consider charging a reasonable fee. even if the unit price per frame was lowered, it would be fine. jiang yining refused. because she had promised her readers that the entire book would be free of charge. promises were meant to be kept. it wasnt her style to go back on her word. the boss could only give up. this time, keeping the news of her book being published was also to avoid jiang yining looking bad if she lost during the live stream. jiang yining didnt really care about the sales volume for the physical book. because she valued fame more. having a high reputation on the internet was the real strength. from the housekeeper, old master lu found out that jiang yining had started drawing comics. he mentioned it to shen man. shen man invited jiang yining out and said, yining, when you officially sell your comics, ill get you a million copies. shen man wasnt short of money, and she loved jiang yining. she wanted to buy more for her and boost her popularity. jiang yining gasped. mom, our first print run was only 300,000 copies. if you buy so many, other readers wont be able to get them. then 111 buy 100,000 copies. shen man changed her words and looked at her lovingly. you dont have to buy so many. just buy two or three copies to support me. jiang yining smiled and said, mom, im a capable person. 1 dont need to rely on others. other than asking her classmates to help share it at the beginning, her popularity had indeed relied on her own strength. moreover, jiang yining didnt feel that she had won unfairly. after all, yan ruo also relied on yan hans fame to get to where she is today. its a fair competition, and she doesnt take advantage of yan ruo at all. shen man expressed regret, just two or three copies cant 1 buy more? mom, 1 know you love me. however, i really dont want to rely on the family. it just doesnt sound strong to speak like that, jiang yining said as she held shen mans hand. alright then. shen man had no choice but to agree. jiang yining hugged her and affectionately said, mom, youre the best to me. you little girl shen man tapped her forehead. mom, i still have to buy materials for the live broadcast. do you have time to go shopping with me? jiang yining asked. i have time, but arent you afraid that ah zhi will find out? Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Live Broadcast at the Same Time, It’s Not chapter 342: live broadcast at the same time, its not certain whos ugly or beautiful (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio shen man didnt want to jeopardize their relationship because of her. therefore, she tried to shorten the time of every meeting. dont worry. jiang yining said these two words crisply and pulled her up. lets go. she pulled shen man into the shopping mall. jiang yinings selection of equipment was basically all low-end products that cost twenty to thirty thousand yuan. anyway, it was only for this one live broadcast, and they would be idle afterward. she didnt want to waste it either. but shen man disagreed. high-end equipment has its advantages. this is our yinings first live broadcast, so naturally, she has to use the best. shen man said confidently to the shop assistant, show us the best equipment in your shop. the shop assistant hesitated and said, the best equipment costs over a million. dont worry, we can afford it. shen man said confidently. the shop assistant was naturally very happy to go and get the things. jiang yining wanted to persuade shen man not to spend so much money on her. however, before she could say anything. shen man said, yining, you dont even let me buy your comics. so, at least let me buy the live broadcast equipment, right? if you still stop me, ill think that you treat me as an outsider. jiang yining was speechless. how was she supposed to respond? alright then. thats a good child. shen mans eyes curved into crescents as she smiled happily. not long after- the shop assistant took out the most luxurious set of equipment. shen men briefly checked it and said to the shop assistant, pay by card. remember to deliver this set of equipment to our house. she handed over the card, along with the address. the shop assistant was delighted. never thought they would encounter such a big order today. the shop assistant immediately went to settle the bill for shen man once the live broadcast equipment was sorted out, jiang yining and shen man left the mall and were about to go for a drink. but just as they found a place. before they could enter, a beautiful and mature woman wearing pradas new clothes walked up to them. she carried dozens of luxury bags in her hands. she walked arrogantly. when she bumped into jiang yining, she didnt dodge at all. instead, she rammed straight into her. jiang yining didnt want to cause trouble, so she bowed slightly and made way for her. the woman glanced at her. then, her gaze fell on shen man, who was behind her. her footsteps stopped abruptly. oh, isnt this our lady lu? i thought that you were hiding at home all day and didnt dare to show your face to outsiders. i didnt expect to meet you here. miss yu, its a pleasure to meet you. shen man didnt show any displeasure at yu lingyus sarcastic tone. she greeted her politely with a calm tone. it was as if the person standing opposite her was a long-time friend and not her husbands mistress. yu lingyu sneered. as expected of a good-for-nothing. no wonder mr. lu didnt like her! shen man turned to jiang yining and said, lets go in. sure. jiang yining didnt know yu lingyus identity, so she ignored her. however, yu lingyu was unwilling to let them go. in order to win mr. lus heart, she spent a lot of money to plant spies in the lu familys old residence. a few days ago, lu tanshu went to look for shen man she had been feeling uncomfortable recently. she was afraid that lu tanshu wouldnt want her, shen man would seduce lu tanshu, and she would lose her wealth she really wanted to warn shen man that she was already old and shouldnt fight with her over lu tanshu. however, the lu familys old residence wasnt a place that she could enter with her status. lu tan shu had also warned her not to cause trouble at the lu family. under such circumstances meeting shen man, how could yu lingyu let her go? before the two entered the cafe, yu lingyu reached out and blocked shen mans way. lady lu, excuse me for two minutes, i have something to say. her expression was full of hostility. shen man wasnt blind, how could she not see it? yining, go in first. ill talk to her. mom, id rather stay with you. jiang yining was a little worried that her mother-in-law would be bullied. its okay. you go in first. shen man didnt want the affairs of the previous generation to affect the next generation. therefore, she was determined to let jiang yining leave. jiang yining had no choice but to listen to her. she obediently entered the cafe. when the third party wasnt present, yu lingyu immediately started taunting and said sarcastically, shen man, look at your current appearance. no matter how well you take care of yourself, can you compare to me? im only twenty-five years old, the perfect age. let me advise you, just behave yourself and be lady lu. dont even daydream about what you dont have! otherwise, the gains will not make up for the losses.. dont blame me for not reminding you! Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Matching Outfits Are Not Scary; Whoever chapter 344: matching outfits are not scary; whoever looks less attractive will feel embarrassed (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yu lingyu was taken aback and stammered, i didnt say anything. i just advised her to treat you better and not to frown at you all the time. are you even worthy of advising her? why dont you take a look at yourself! tan shu you scared me. yu lingyu had only seen his gentleness and his affection for her. she had never seen such a terrifying side of him. she was so scared that her entire body was trembling. lu tanshus gaze was sinister. he gritted his teeth and said, now that youre living off me, eating and drinking, you better listen to me obediently. be a proper mistress and dont have any unnecessary thoughts. otherwise, 111 make you regret in ways you cant imagine! even though lu tanshu had affairs outside, it didnt affect shen mans position in his heart. whoever dared to touch her had only one fate. death! yu lingyus eyes were filled with tears as she hurriedly nodded. 1 understand. i will never provoke your wife again. in the future, when i meet her, 1 will take a detour. lu tanshu pushed her away and picked up the clothes beside her. tan shu, its so late, where are you going? yu lingyu wanted him to stay. however, lu tanshu didnt say a word. he turned around and left. yu lingyu sat in the empty room and suddenly felt like a joke. her self-perceived love and special treatment turned out to be nothing more than an illusion. in order to rush the manuscript, she drew the last 30 frames of the first edition of the paper version of the comic. jiang yining stayed up all night. lu zhi looked at the dark circles under her eyes and said worriedly, dont risk your life for a petty argument. you should take care of your health. im young. its not a big deal to stay up for a few nights. jiang yining was actually very sleepy after a lack of sleep for the past few days, but she had been forcing herself to stay awake. the dark circles under her eyes showed her exhaustion. however, she was born strong and insisted on not taking leave from school. lu zhi, guess how many followers i have on the internet now? jiang yining asked with a smile. six million? he remembered that she had mentioned it to him two days ago. jiang yining shook her head. eight million. the number of fans increased explosively in the later stages. now, she had to send red packets almost every day. she believed that by the time the live broadcast started, the number of fans would reach at least 15 million. not bad. his wife could succeed in anything she wanted to do. lu zhi felt gratified and satisfied. jiang yining leaned back on the sofa and said, 1 must rest for a few days after this live broadcast ends. lu zhi looked at his watch and suggested, its only seven oclock. why dont you go up and rest for two hours? ill wake you up for dinner. jiang yining thought for a moment and nodded. ill sleep in the guest room. she didnt want to go upstairs. lu zhi guessed her thoughts. he stood up and carried her. ill take you there. jiang yining was a little embarrassed. but her body was too lazy. lu zhi sent her back to her bedroom, pulled the curtains tight, turned off the lights gently, and left the room. jiang yining closed her heavy eyelids and fell asleep in an instant. when she opened her eyes again, jiang yining felt exceptionally refreshed, but her stomach was also exceptionally hungry. she stretched and got up to eat. however, when she opened the door, she noticed that it was already dawn outside. her brain buzzed. she hurriedly ran to lu zhis room and knocked on the door. the next second the door was opened and lu zhi stood there in his sleeping robe. she knocked so hard that she didnt even have time to retract her hand. it landed on his sturdy chest. lu zhi smiled and held her small hand. he said, youre in such a hurry to throw yourself into my arms so early? dont mess around. im serious. why didnt you wake me up last night? theres no time now. jiang yinings expression was serious, and she didnt seem to be joking. 1 called you several times, but you were in a deep sleep and didnt wake up. but dont worry, ive already applied for leave for you. you can focus on staying at home and drawing for the next few days. indeed, he didnt wake her up. he couldnt bear to see her overworked and wanted her to have a good rest. jiang yining remained silent. lu zhi thought that she was angry and said softly, if you want to do a live broadcast, you should adjust your state of mind. otherwise, with such a tired face, you might lose to yan ruo. jiang yining knew that he was right. she was used to being strong, used to pushing herself forward recklessly, so she never knew how to feel sorry for herself.. Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Matching Outfits Are Not Scary; Whoever chapter 345: matching outfits are not scary; whoever looks less attractive will feel embarrassed (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio however, the people around her who truly loved her would feel sorry for her when they saw how tired she was. it used to be lin yan, but now it was lu zhi jiang yining nodded. okay, thank you. lu zhi patted her head. jiang yining, youre my girlfriend. youre not allowed to thank me. jiang yining chuckled at his words. lu zhi, why didnt 1 realize that youre so domineering when it comes to relationships? its too late to know now. anyway, she was his woman. she couldnt escape even if she wanted to. lu zhi thought triumphantly to himself. for the next three days, jiang yining wholeheartedly stayed at home to compose. the comic website and collaboration platform continued their vigorous promotion. meanwhile, ningxins fans and yan ruos fans were in heated arguments. both sides believed that their artists work was the best, with a more compelling storyline, and the artist was also more beautiful. moreover, each side felt that their artist was the number one in the shoujo manga genre. such a lively and explosive scene attracted the attention of the film and television investors. they sent people to the comic website to inquire about ningxins background. they intended to acquire the film and television copyrights. jiang yining had already informed the comic website not to disclose her personal information to anyone. if investors were willing to buy her copyright, the comics website could discuss it with her in private. therefore, the comic website didnt reveal anything to the film investors. they only said that they would help convey their intentions to ningxin. the investors could only wait for updates. however, the investors movements were all discovered by the spies that jin yuhua bribed. jin yuhua was so anxious that her mouth was bubbling. they had planned for this film and television adaptation for three months. but at the critical moment, a new competitor appeared out of nowhere. it was truly infuriating. but no matter what, they had to fight this battle. without consulting yan ruo, jin yuhua secretly approached several media outlets for coverage. she also communicated with weibo and arranged a one-month hot search for yan ruo. she even hired internet trolls to create a buzz. they spread rumors that ningxin was an ugly b*tch who used her body to gain resources. in order to get the resources this time, she accompanied the 6o-year-old boss of the comic website. jin yuhua employed these tactics, and yan ruos originally dispirited popularity instantly exploded. the negative news about ningxin was also spreading like wildfire on the internet, causing a commotion. many of ningxins fans didnt believe these rumors. they desperately clarified the situation. as the number one hardcore fan, ye xiaoxi fought against the haters without rest. in the end, due to poor eating and sleeping habits, her face broke out in acne. and she developed gastric issues. old master yuan couldnt bear to watch and asked yuan xudong to take her to the hospital for a check-up. ye xiaoxi didnt want to waste any time, but she could only listen to her grandfathers arrangements. jiang yining was unaware of all this. finally, with one day left until the live broadcast, she completed the remaining 30 frames and added seven frames of extra content. she didnt hold anything back and directly uploaded a total of 37 frames. at the same time, she handed them over to the person in charge of the comic publishing company. it had been six days since her last update. the fans waited anxiously. this time, she uploaded so many frames at once. everyone was ecstatic. [its so sweet. hehe, big boss finally kissed the little assistant again!] [the extra scene was baseless speculation! haha, 1 didnt expect the reserved boss to have such a fiery side.] [boss really dotes on his little assistant!] [the little assistant was so fortunate! she became the teams favorite, and everyone around her treated her super well!] [d*mn, author, when will the large-scale plot happen? 1 really want to see boss eat his little assistant.] the number of comments instantly exceeded 100,000! the number of fans also instantly increased by 100,000! at the same time, ye xiaoxi, who had just finished her checkup at the hospital, heard that ningxin had updated. she ignored the doctor and yuan xudongs words. she immediately opened the comic to read. as she looked, she revealed a loving motherly smile. yuan xudong was speechless. he thought, was this comic really that good? dont read it for now. its more important to treat the acne on your face, yuan xudong said in a low voice. uncle, do you have money? ye xiaoxi asked. yes. can you lend me two million? why do you need so much money? yuan xudong was puzzled. lend it to me. ill pay you back later. ye xiaoxi shamelessly approached him. a strange feeling arose in yuan xudongs heart. he raised his hand and pushed her away. he said, speak properly. dont get too close to me.. Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Livestream! One Side Is Bursting With chapter 347: livestream! one side is bursting with popularity, while the other side is cold! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yan ruo led jin yuhua into cool comicss company building and caught up with jiang yining. she questioned, did you do it on purpose? do you have a grudge against my father? why are you targeting me like this? previously when jiang yining asked her if her father was yan han, she felt that something was wrong. that was why she didnt interact much with this woman. however, she didnt expect she didnt cause trouble, yet the other party had other intentions. she actually came up with a ningxin to trick her. i did it on purpose. everyone thought that jiang yining would deny it. however, she didnt. instead, she admitted it openly and frankly. how did my father offend you? yan ruo asked angrily. youll have to ask your father. tell him to come and talk to me personally. jiang yining deliberately paused and said slowly, if you dont mean that much to him, then you have to be careful. im a very vengeful person. the son pays the fathers debt. i will not only step on you in this live broadcast. next, ill snatch away your opportunities for film and animation adaptation. in the future, you will have to live in my shadow without a chance to stand out. miss jiang, dont think too highly of yourself! just because you married a good husband and spent a lot of money doesnt mean the readers will accept you! yan ruo was quite confident in her own strength and wasnt afraid of her threat at all. jiang yining chuckled and said, what a pity. not only did 1 marry a good husband, but im also better than you in every aspect. well wait and see whos more outstanding. after leaving behind this arrogant declaration of war, she held lu zhis arm and left in an intimate manner. yan ruo was furious! she thought, what the hell was that? didnt she rely on the lu familys power to buy some fake fans? did she really think that her manga drawing was outstanding? yan ruo sulked for a while. the staff reminded softly, miss yan, were going to the live broadcast room. okay. yan ruo took two steps forward. she realized that jin yuhua didnt follow her. instead, she stood there in a daze, thinking about something. she immediately guessed that jin yuhua was up to something. she left the staff behind and walked back. she said, dont tell my father about this. otherwise, ill announce my withdrawal from the comics industry and fire you. she was born with pride and was praised as a painting genius. how could she accept being inferior to jiang yining? if jin yuhua really listened to jiang yinings words and told her father obediently, wouldnt that be admitting that she was inferior to jiang yining? yan ruos threat dispelled jin yuhuas thoughts. jin yuhua had just found out that lu zhi was the ceo of the lu corporation and indeed wanted to immediately inform yan han. after all, the lu familys assets were spread globally. lu zhi, as the heir of the lu family, could effortlessly promote jiang yining. with a simple move, he could boost the sales of jiang yinings comics to millions of copies. a word to lu corporations film and television subsidiary and adaptations of jiang yinings comics would be broadcast on various platforms. with such a robust background, how could ah ruo compare to her? only with yan hans intervention could the conflict between the two of them be truly resolved. only then would ah ruo be able to gain a firm foothold in the domestic comics industry. however, all of these actions required ah ruos approval first. otherwise, this stubborn girl wont budge even with ten oxen pulling her. jin yuhua hesitated for a few seconds and said, how would i dare to tell your father without your permission? however, all ruo, let me remind you. the lu family is powerful. we cant afford to offend them, and neither can your father. just now, jiang yining said that she would take revenge on your father. you heard it too. i think its better for you to inform your father in advance for his safety. otherwise, he wont be caught off guard and schemed against by the young mistress of the lu family. unable to affect yan ruo with her career, jin yuhua chose to indirectly attack. as expected. hearing her words, yan ruo was moved. lets talk about it after the live broadcast. yes, alright. jin yuhua obediently listened to her. jiang yining and her group were led into the live broadcast room by xie qianyu. there was a large stack of comic books titled but my boss wants to marry me in the room, as well as various merchandise. xie qianyus eyes were filled with pink bubbles as she said, author ning, we only printed 500,000 copies of the first edition. its enough for todays live broadcast. later, well have some small interaction, randomly selecting lucky readers to receive your autographed photos. therefore, 1 hope you can cooperate with me.. Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: First Sweet Display of Affection in Front of the Cameras! (1) chapter 350: first sweet display of affection in front of the cameras! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio little cutie, raise your hands and order our author yan ruos published book to express your love for her. currently, in our live broadcast room, the orders for author yan ruos books have reached 17,063 copies. lets aim for 20,000 copies. in addition, you can also reward our author yan ruo before the host could finish speaking, the comments section below began to mock and ridicule. [author ningxin next door will never let us tip her. yan ruo is just a scam, unfollow! ] [are yan ruos 20 million fans fake? how come the viewership is not even one-twentieth of author ningxins?] [not only is the number of viewers 20 times more but also the sales of the published books are also amazing, okay? author ningxin has already sold 300,000 copies of her published book since the live broadcast started. the system crashed due to the overwhelming orders. otherwise, it would have sold out 500,000 copies long ago.] [why does yan ruo always have a gloomy face? were not here to see her cry.] [author ningxin is so beautiful, and shes always smiling.] [yan ruo, say something. were not here to see you keep quiet] of course, some viewers spoke up for yan ruo. [ningxins lackey, can you not come to the live broadcast room to spam?] [author yan ruo, keep it up. ive already ordered five of your books. ignore those trolls! just be yourself.] [thats right. who knows if ningxin is farming data? otherwise, with her fan base, how could she be so popular?] yan ruo looked at the last sentence and laughed coldly. if you dont like me, you can go out and watch author ningxin, the one that you like. thats right, im indeed inferior to ningxin in every aspect. after all, shes the wife of the ceo of the lu corporation. she has all the means and money she wants. im poor, so i can only rely on my own abilities. she was subtly mocking that jiang yining had no real skills and only gained popularity through the money of the lu family. the hosts forehead was covered in sweat. yan ruo really doesnt know how to behave. if she doesnt like ningxin, theres no need to say it in the live broadcast room. not only did it make her look petty. ningxin would probably bear a grudge against her later. as expected. when the audience heard this, they started to spam with barrage. [what did yan ruo mean just now? is she saying that ningxin became popular because she relied on her family?] [ningxin is also capable. 1 think her comic is quite good.] [yan ruo must be jealous. seeing that ningxins popularity is higher than hers, shes jealous and deliberately says that she relies on money.] [upstairs, does yan ruo need to be jealous? she has debuted for so long and has always been very popular, okay?) [yan ruo ()s strength is obvious to all. how can she be jealous of ningxin? dont go blind just to flatter ningxin, okay?] [what yan ruo said isnt sarcasm, what is it then? she has such a small mind, no wonder she couldnt get famous. ningxin was different. she was graceful and beautiful. you guys continue to idolize her. im going to watch ningxin.] [im leaving, sister. lets go watch ningxin together.] [+ 1. group up to see author ningxin.] [+2, leaving.] [+3, bye, yan ruo.] the screen was flooded with comments saying that they were leaving. meanwhile, the popularity of the live stream dropped from 310,000 to 250,000 in an instant. the host gave jin yuhua a pleading look. jin yuhua really wanted to rush up and shake yan ruo awake. she thought, what was she doing just now? suppressing the anger in her heart, she ordered her subordinates to buy fake reviewers to comment. after about ten minutes a bunch of fake comments flooded the live broadcast room. [author yan ruo, i like you so much.] [author yan ruo, keep it up.] [author yan ruo, dont bother about others. im optimistic about your live stream.] some viewers noticed that these comments were all newly created blank accounts. moreover, they would only send repeated comments mechanically. she pointed it out in the comments section. [didnt yan ruo flaunt that she only relied on her ability? why did the comments section start spamming barrages? are these fake reviewers? look, after they entered, the live broadcast only increased in popularity and comments. there was no growth in the sales and tips of the published comics.] as soon as she said this. the rest of the viewers also noticed this. [yan ruo is too hypocritical, how can this be? to think that 1 felt sorry for her just now. she wasted my feelings.] [oh right, it really did spam.] [sigh, ive been in love with yan ruo for so long. shes really two-faced. bye bye..] Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: First Sweet Display of Affection in Front of the Cameras! (2) chapter 351: first sweet display of affection in front of the cameras! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jin yuhua had bought 100,000 popularity and 50,000 comments. however, it didnt last long. another 30,000 to 40,000 people left the live broadcast. the popularity instantly fell back to 250,000. it was simply not worth it! ever since yan ruo had debuted, she had always been sought after by people with the halo of her father being qi bais direct disciple. how could she endure such grievances? her eyes immediately turned red. if it wasnt for the ongoing live broadcast, she would have scolded her long ago. the smile on the hosts face was also hard to maintain. she reluctantly said a few words. then she handed the microphone to yan ruo. author yan ruo, please help us draw a lucky book reader. later, we can have a live chat with this lucky fan and give her a chance to express her love and support for you. yan ruo hummed in low spirits and pressed the screenshot button at the same time. who knew the screenshot taken was precisely from a hater. she left a message in the live broadcast room, im going to watch ningxin! buying your published book is like donating to poverty! yan ruo, never see you again! yan ruo looked at each word and the anger in her chest expanded bit by bit. the host hadnt expected such an outcome. she opened her mouth to smooth things over and said, sorry, there seems to be an issue with our lucky draw. lets draw again, author yan ruo the host turned to look at yan ruo. but at this moment, yan ruo stood up abruptly and threw the microphone away. she walked out with a gloomy expression. the host was shocked. the audience was shocked. jin yuhua was shocked. everyone was dumbfounded. fortunately, the host reacted quickly. after being stunned for two seconds, she said, im sorry. our author yan ruo isnt feeling well. shell take a break and be back soon. now, lets listen to a song and relax a bit. jin yuhua chased after yan ruo and pulled her back. what are you doing? it was a live broadcast! nearly 200,000 to 300,000 people are watching! your willfulness is ruining your future! dont you know how much effort youve put in to get to where you are today? yan ruo was already feeling wronged and was scolded like this. she couldnt hold back her tears anymore and they streamed down her face. ive worked so hard for so long, so what? jiang yining relied on her family and easily surpassed me! yan ruo choked, its not like you didnt see what those bustards said about me in the live broadcast room just now! constantly mentioning ningcin! if they like jiang yining, why would they come to my live broadcast room? i dont welcome them! yan ruo raised her eyes and stared at jin yuhua. she accused her, and you, why did you buy fake popularity for me? 1 just said that jiang yining spent money to buy data, and you did it right after! where should i put my face? 1 just wanted to make your data look better. yan ruo, the investors are also paying close attention to this live broadcast. jin yuhua was so angry that the veins on her forehead popped. i know you feel wronged. but you are already an adult. you have to bear the pressure that comes with the level of honor you want. the investors, viewers, and readers are all watching your every word and action. come back with me and explain to the viewer that youre not feeling well and continue the live broadcast. i wont go! id rather die than go! yan ruo shouted. many passersby looked over. jin yuhua stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. she lowered her voice and said, alright, if you dont want to go, then we will compensate cool comics and the two live-streaming websites with a penalty of nearly 50 million yuan for breach of contract. you dont have that much money on hand. ill ask your father for it. no her father was her weakness. she couldnt let him know what she had experienced today. this wont do, that wont do! are you planning to face a lawsuit for breach of contract, be sued by the company, and have your father visit you in prison? jin yuhua asked sternly. i yan ruo opened her mouth. she wanted to say something, but after a few seconds, she compromised. ill go back with you. well continue the live broadcast. jin yuhua heaved a sigh of relief. she patted her shoulder lovingly and wiped away the tears on her face. ah ruo, dont blame me for being tough. weve planned for this day for too long. 1 dont want your efforts to be in vain. yan ruos father was very strict with her. since young, he had forced yan ruo to learn painting, but unfortunately, yan ruos talent wasnt high. she had studied for so many years, but she still couldnt meet her fathers expectations in traditional chinese painting. therefore, she had to compromise and become a mediocre comic artist.. Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: First Sweet Display of Affection in Front of the Cameras! (3) chapter 352: first sweet display of affection in front of the cameras! (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio this time, they had specially returned to the country to hold a comic exhibition. they also wanted to show yan i ian that even if she didnt draw traditional chinese paintings, she could still achieve success. unexpectedly, jiang yining suddenly appeared out of nowhere and ruined their plan. yan ruo nodded slightly. lets go. jin yuhua led yan ruo back. the makeup artist quickly touched up yan ruos makeup. the host also naturally covered up the recent mishap in the live broadcast. however, they could pretend that nothing had happened, but the viewer wasnt fooled. they knew exactly what had transpired. the comments all said that yan ruo had a poor mentality. she was criticized a bit, and she just left everyone behind and ran away on the other side. in jiang yinings live broadcast room, the shopping link was restored. the remaining over 100,000 copies were instantly sold out those who didnt manage to snatch it were wailing. [author ningxin, i didnt manage to grab the published book. please print a second edition!!] [im willing to pay a high price for an autographed published book! i can pay ten times the regular price! ] [hey, sisters, your hand speeds are too fast! it sold out in seconds! i clicked on it and was in the process of filling out the link, and it showed out of stock!] [ahhh, this is so frustrating! my published book!] jiang yining, the cool comics corporation, and the publishing house didnt expect the sales to be so explosive. originally, they felt that 500,000 copies were too much. this was because of jiang yinings fame, she would normally sell at most 50,000 copies. the rest they planned to sell gradually. however, it had only been an hour since the live broadcast started, and all 500,000 copies were sold out! the publishing house regretted that they beat their chests and stamped their feet! if they had known this would happen, they would have printed a million copies for ningxin! but it was too late for regrets the publisher and the cool comics representative discussed about it. they decided to add another one million copies of the published book in the future. the cool comics representative said, isnt a million copies a bit too much? weve already sold five hundred thousand copies in todays live broadcast room. i think half of the fans have already bought it. dont worry, theyll definitely sell it. the publishers eyes were sharp. this jiang yining had just emerged, and with the current trend, she would undoubtedly become extremely popular! by then, what were a million copies? 10 million copies could be printed! alright, if there are no problems on your side, ill talk to the host. the representative of cool comic whispered to the staff. when the host learned about the publishers plan to print an additional one million copies and quietly informed jiang yining. jiang yining nodded and said, to those lovely fans who couldnt get the published book, dont worry. our generous publisher has decided to add another one million copies for the second phase. the pre-sale link is now available on the cool comics website. if you want it, you can click on it. in addition, a friendly reminder, please spend within your means. dont overdo it with rewards or purchases. as long as you all love ningxin, ningxin will be very happy. [wow, author ningxin is really warm and gentle!] [author ningxin and yan ruo formed a stark contrast!] [ive decided to be a fan of ningxin. yan ruo can get lost!] [haha, now you know how good our author ningxin is, right?] [sisters, welcome to our new friends!] the barrages were filled with joy. the popularity has more than doubled from a moment ago! the tips in the live broadcast room had already accumulated to six million! one million pre-sales books were just released and a whopping three hundred thousand copies were sold out instantly! lu zhi sat at the side, feeling very gratified. he knew that no one would dislike his yining. at the moment, the only worry was that there were too many admires. there were always people vying for her attention. the live broadcast lasted for two hours. the host wrapped up, indicating that jiang yining could leave. jiang yining stood up and ran to lu zhi. she said, is there water? im dying of thirst. here you go. lu zhi had already prepared some water and passed it to her. jiang yining took it and drank it all in one gulp. drink slowly. dont choke. lu zhi reminded her softly. before the host could end the live broadcast, the conversation between the two happened to be transmitted. the readers and viewers who were ready to leave were in uproar again. [??? whose pleasant voice was that just now? why are you so intimate with our author ning!] [wow, is this ceo lus voice? its so nice!] [subwoofer! our queen ning is so lucky!] [sisters! hurry up and search for mr. lus photo on baidu! perfect match with our author ning, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven!] [ah, im dying! what kind of godly couple is this!] [these two must have saved the galaxy in their previous lives!] [nuwa must have put in a lot of effort when she created author ning and mr. lu! when she created me, she just randomly threw some mud!] [mr. lu, please show up!] [i beg our author nings husband to come out for a walk!] as the comments flooded in, the host walked over and communicated with jiang yining and lu zhi. jiang yining looked up at him and said, if youre willing, you can appear. if not, you can refuse. she understood his personality and knew he wasnt very willing to appear in public. lu zhi smiled and nodded. sure, just give them a heads up. no problem. she didnt allow him to interfere in her career, so he hadnt helped her until now. now, appearing on screen can help boost her popularity. jiang yining was somewhat surprised. but she quickly accepted this. the host sat back in place and said with a smile, dear viewers, we just secured some benefits for you. mr. lu has agreed to appear in our live broadcast room. in the past, it was very difficult for the major media outlets to interview him. today, we are basking in the light of author ningxin. cherish this opportunity. hold your breath and open your eyes wide. now, lets invite mr. lu to say a few words. the host finished speaking. lu zhi and jiang yining appeared on the live broadcast screen at the same time. thank you for your love for my wife. please continue to support her. she has been working very hard on the comic and is trying her best to present the best story to everyone. thank you. his handsome face instantly attracted countless female users! at this moment, the popularity of the live broadcast broke through 60 million! Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: No One Can Take My Wife Away chapter 353: no one can take my wife away translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the barrage kept flashing reward information! in just a few seconds of lu zhis appearance, there were an additional five hundred thousand in rewards! [author ningxins husband is so handsome! he was simply the male lead of a comic! did author ningxin draw the male lead based on him?] [ah, im suffocating! queen ning was truly a winner in life! 1 envy her so much!] [1 beg mr. lu to appear more often in the future! i want to see you and author ning together!] [you all love mr. lu, i only love author ningxin! im more loyal! take away author ningxin!] lu zhi noticed this barrage and said in a deep voice, no, my wife can only be mine. no one can take her away. put her down. he joked in a serious tone, causing joy in the live broadcast room. [mr. lu is so possessive. he must like our author ning very much!] [oh my, i smell something sour. whose vinegar jar got knocked over?] [upstairs, maybe its the sour smell of showing affection?] [oh my, so humorous, witty, handsome, and walthy. only mr. lu is worthy of our author ningxin! ] [hahaha, theyre really the strongest couple! im a fan, im a fan!] the barrage didnt stop for a long time. jiang yining was afraid that lu zhi would be annoyed, so she took the initiative to step forward and say, alright, todays live broadcast ends here. thank you all for your support. see you next time. the viewers in the live broadcast room still wanted to keep them and chat for a while longer. the host received instructions from the staff. she sat down in time for the final summary and then cut off the live broadcast camera. the staff member counted all the data, smiled happily, and said, author ningxin, your peak popularity for this live stream has reached 82 million. you have sold 500,000 published books and 480,000 pre-sales books. you have received a total of 6.7 million in tips. congratulations. she had been doing live broadcasts for so long, but even the top streamers on the biggest websites had never achieved such explosive results. jiang yinings ability to attract money was really too strong. thank you. youve worked hard. ive ordered lunch and drinks as a reward for everyones hard work today, jiang yining said considerately. its what we should do. author ningxin, theres no need to be so polite. the staff was a little fearful. this is just a small token of my appreciation. please accept it. jiang yiningsaid. thank you, author ningxin. the staff member didnt decline anymore. jiang yining nodded slightly and left with lu zhi. after they left ah man gave each of the staff an exquisite gift. the staff accepted the gifts and all praised jiang yining for being easygoing and considerate. its hard not to be popular with such qualities. on the other side. the staff on yan ruos side were in a much worse state. although jin yuhua persuaded her to continue the live broadcast, yan ruos heart was still filled with anger. in the latter part of the live broadcast, she wore a gloomy expression, hardly spoke, and only gave perfunctory responses like oh and yes. the sales were dismal, and her popularity dropped from the initial peak of three hundred thousand to just seventy to eighty thousand. in the final live broadcast, only thirty thousand copies of books were sold. among them, there were also twelve thousand copies that jin yuhua bought with her own money. after the live broadcast ended when the staff member kong shuya reported the results to yan ruo and jin yuhua, yan ruo asked coldly, hows the data on ningxins side? kong shuya didnt dare to tell her, so she stammered and refused to tell her. yan ruo sneered and said sarcastically, you cool comics and the people in charge of the live broadcast. do you only get paid and do nothing? during the live broadcast just now, there were so many antis causing trouble. didnt you know how to handle it and ban them? letting them defame me, what kind of conscience do you have? could it be that you took the lu familys money and deliberately cooperated with ningxin to step on me?! miss yan, we dont agree with what you said. kong shuya said with a grievance, during the live broadcast just now, you didnt speak. no matter how omnipotent our host is, its impossible to replace you as the main character of this live broadcast, right? as for what the antis said, we muted them after their first sentence. however, there were just too many of them. we were afraid that if we muted them all, there would be no more barrage in the live broadcast room. they had muted over ten thousand users. and she said they werent doing their job? this yan ruo was really unreasonable. kong shuya felt frustrated. these are all your excuses! 1 wont listen! yan ruo said, your company has signed a publicity agreement with me. now, im cooperating with you in various activities. yet, you all step on me and flatter ningxin. he, this isnt over! after she finished speaking, she picked up a comic book and smashed it heavily at kong shuya. the thick and sharp edges of the book scratched her face. kong shuya screamed, covered her face, and started sobbing softly. the other staff members gathered around. they checked on her condition. we worked so hard to prepare for so long, but she ruined it all by herself. now she blames us? thats right. she even boasts about being the number one in the shoujo manga genre, but she cant even surpass a newcomer. how arrogant! shuya, are you okay? a girls face is so important. how could she bear to ruin your appearance? everyone spoke up for kong shuya. yan ruo, in a fit of anger, said, how dare you speak ill of me in front of me? all of you are indeed harboring evil intentions! im going to sue cool comics! jin yuhua grabbed yan ruo and said, alright, lets go. yan ruo pursed her lips and refused to leave. just as the two of them were in a stalemate. jiang yining, lu zhi, and the others walked over. seeing the chaos, jiang yining couldnt help but glance over. yan ruo happened to meet her gaze. the gunpowder in her heart instantly exploded. she raised her voice and said sarcastically, riding on the fame earned through family connections, are you very happy and proud? intentionally bringing antis to cause trouble in my live broadcast room, some people are really unscrupulous in order to become famous! whose fame was earned through connections? everyones eyes are sharp and they can distinguish it clearly. the truth wont be overturned by baseless accusations from one person. jiang yining paused for a moment and said calmly, some kids cant afford to lose, so they blame their mistakes on others. tsk tsk if you cant wean, dont come out to mess with your career. just obediently go home and rely on your family! jiang yining! where did i distort the truth? do you dare to touch your conscience and say that you didnt spend money buying data and hiring internet trolls? yan ruo flew into a rage. jiang yining touched her chest and said, 1, jiang yining, swear to the heavens that 1 didnt spend a single cent on todays live broadcast! if 1 lie, let me live a lonely and desolate life, with offspring died before its eldership! word by word, after completing the solemn oath, jiang yining asked, do you dare to swear? why wouldnt i dare? yan ruo was about to make an oath. jin yuhua quickly covered her mouth and apologized with a smile, miss jiang, im really sorry. our all ruo has been a bit hormonal lately and she cant control her temper. please forgive any offenses. jiang yining sneered and said impolitely, if you cant control your temper, then stay at home. dont go out and bite people. yes, yes. even though she knew that jiang yining had compared yan ruo to a dog, jin yuhua could only agree with a smile. jiang yining couldnt be bothered with them. she asked for her backpack from the servant and took out a bottle of medicine. she handed it to the injured kong shuya. this medicine is to remove scars. apply it to the wound twice a day and in about a month, the traces will be gone. kong shuya nodded and cried, thank you. youre welcome. after jiang yining finished speaking, she hooked her arm around lu zhis arm. the two of them strode away. in the lobby of cool comics corporation, the staff gradually dispersed. jin yuhua also struggled to drag yan ruo into the car. yan ruo struggled and wanted to run. she didnt want to stay with jin yuhua. jin yuhua had just humiliated her in front of jiang yining! right now, she just wanted to be alone. however, just as she placed her hand on the door handle, jin yuhua growled, yan ruo, can you be more obedient? be mature! youve messed up everything today! why dont you reflect on yourself! such a good start, she insisted on playing her good hand poorly! jin yuhua truly felt that she couldnt handle her. yan ruo was also angry. can 1 be blamed for this alone? didnt you see how arrogant jiang yining was? jin yuhua, i came back to china to hold a nationwide comic exhibition and sell copyrights! im not here to be bullied! youre my assistant and manager. can you stop bossing me around and let me endure humiliation? jin yuhua gritted her teeth when she heard this. she thought, alright. she had worked so hard for her, but she ended up in a bad position. do you think im willing to manage you? if it werent for the many years of friendship between your father and me, and the fact that 1 watched you grow up, i wouldnt have bothered with you! do you think that you can disregard me now that youve grown up and want to find another manager? alright! you go! 1 wont stop you! jin yuhua roared. yan ruo was just venting her anger for a moment and didnt intend to change her manager. but now that she had said these things. if she begged her to stay, wouldnt it mean losing all face and dignity? yan ruo bit her lower lip and hesitated for a few seconds. she opened the door resolutely and left without looking back. jin yuhua had thought that she would soften her tone and reconcile. now seeing how heartless she was, her heart turned cold. she stepped on the accelerator. she left with a swoosh.. Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Everything Is Under Her Control (1) chapter 354: everything is under her control (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio on the night of the live broadcast, the number of fans on jiang yinings comic website exceeded 7.5 million, and the number of fans on weibo soared to 8 million. #popular comic artist ningxin turns out to be mrs. lu of lu corporation!# # ningxin and mr. lu are a godly couple # #but my boss wants to marry mes authors husband # #author ningxin is super beautiful # #super-popular comic author yan ruo gets overshadowed by the new artist ningxin # other topics occupied the trending searches. the scene of jiang yining and yan ruos live broadcast was also recorded and posted online for comparison. especially when yan ruo used the comic book to injure the staff, and after that, jiang yining gave her medicine. this was an obvious contrast. this endeared jiang yining to more fans. at the same time yan ruos popularity also plummeted to rock bottom. the posts on her weibo and under her works were flooded with insults, demanding a public apology to the staff! yan ruo returned to the hotel and hid in her room. she looked at the comments and kept crying. she didnt even have dinner. lu zhi instructed the chef at home to prepare a sumptuous dinner to celebrate this success with jiang yining. jiang yining was very happy and drank some wine. she said solemnly, thank you for your hard work, lu zhi. for you, no matter what i do, its not considered hard work. lu zhi looked at her with his dark eyes. that affectionate look was heart-wrenching. jiang yining had feelings for him for a long time, and her heart throbbed. she blinked her eyes slightly and raised her glass. she took another sip. her cheeks gradually heated up as she muttered in her heart. she must have drank too much. she was a little drunk. lu zhis lips curled into a smile as he picked up the wine on the table and downed it in one gulp. after dinner. lu zhi held jiang yinings hand and went up to the balcony on the second floor. it was midsummer, and the breeze didnt feel cold. the stars in the sky flickered with a faint light. everything was beautiful and quiet. he took jiang yinings hand and walked to an old-fashioned record player, putting the record in. melodious and pleasant music rippled out. lu zhi bent down and invited her like a gentleman. miss jiang, may 1 invite you to dance with me? of course. jiang yining gladly agreed and put her hand on his palm. lu zhi held her hand tightly and hugged her slender waist. under the moonlight, they danced gracefully. the surrounding scenery quickly faded away, and the only thing left in their eyes was each other. the dance ended lu zhi cupped jiang yinings cheek and kissed her deeply. jiang yining looked at the handsome man in front of her, and her heart bloomed with joy. the next day. jiang yining woke up from her hangover and stroked her slightly aching forehead. she couldnt help but smile sweetly as she thought about what had happened last night. although lu zhi was usually reserved, he was still very romantic in private. almost yesterday, she almost lost control. fortunately, he didnt take advantage of her. jiang yining got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up. after a simple tidy-up, there was a knock on the door. who is it? young mistress, its me. the housekeeper said, theres a guest here to visit you, claiming to be from yonghui film and television company. jiang yining raised her eyebrows slightly. everything was under control. please ask them to wait in the living room. 111 be there soon. yes. the housekeeper left. however, jiang yining didnt rush down. instead, she turned on her computer and started drawing. in the living room. the housekeeper conveyed jiang yinings message to the representatives from yonghui film and television company. she then invited them to sit on the sofa and ordered the servants to serve them tea. fu yiren and bo qin, the two people in charge of yonghui film and television company, quietly sized up the renovation of the villa. their confidence was greatly reduced. the reason for their visit this time was to discuss with ningxin, who was also jiang yining, about buying her film and television rights. but my boss wants to marry me was currently trending on the internet. whoever could secure the copyright and adapt it well would undoubtedly make a fortune! actually, they had considered buying the rights of this comic before. cool comics corporation had suggested it to them, claiming it was suitable for adaptation. however, at that time, but my boss wants to marry me wasnt that popular yet. they had also finalized the collaboration with yan ruo and planned to promote yan ruos ip development this year. as for but my boss wants to marry me, they wanted to see how it went. who would have thought that by waiting, they would have completely missed the optimal opportunity. now they discovered that ningxin was jiang yining, the wife of the president of lu corporation and the heiress of the gu family.. Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Everything Is Under Her Control (2) chapter 355: everything is under her control (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio they considered collaboration, but it depended on whether jiang yining was willing. after all, lu corporation had its own film and television company. besides, there were still so many companies out there eyeing the opportunity covetously. they came today with a trial attitude. to see if they could negotiate this deal. fu yiren and bo qin waited and waited after drinking four or five cups of tea, jiang yining still hadnt come out. they couldnt help but feel anxious. the two of them exchanged glances and shared their thoughts. fu yiren politely asked the housekeeper, excuse me, how much longer until miss jiang comes down? it should be soon. the housekeeper replied. fu yiren was speechless. she thought, forget it, for the sake of grandpa mao, lets continue waiting. however, she could wait, but bo qin couldnt. he had an urgent need to pee. bo qin endured for another five minutes. he wanted to ask the housekeeper if he could use the restroom. but before he could say anything. a crisp voice came from the stairs. i was too engrossed in drawing just now and forgot the time. im really sorry for making the two of you wait. jiang yining walked down the stairs elegantly and smiled at the two of them. fu yiren and bo qin looked at her in unison. its okay. were not in a hurry today. miss jiang, dont worry. fu yiren smiled and said, miss jiang, were here today to housekeeper, please serve tea to the two guests. jiang yining interrupted fu yiren. fu yiren choked on her words. she also understood that jiang yining wasnt an easy person to deal with. it seemed that this collaboration might not be easy to negotiate. when bo qin heard that, his head tightened. drinking tea again? he really couldnt take it anymore. however, for the sake of collaboration, bo qin dared not say anything on the surface and could only continue to endure. the housekeeper brewed a pot of tea and poured a cup for each of them. jiang yining said, this is the longjing tea picked before grain rain that 1 just bought. its very fresh. try it. she stared at the two of them gently, exerting invisible pressure on them. fu yiren picked up her teacup and took a sip. its indeed good tea. bo qin gritted his teeth and pursed his lips with a green face. he forced a smile. jiang yining noticed his discomfort but pretended not to see it. may i ask what positions do you two hold in yonghui film and television company? fu yiren heaved a sigh of relief when they finally got to the main topic. she introduced herself calmly. im the cfo of yonghui film and television company. this is our young master. jiang yining nodded slightly. for my little comic, it unexpectedly disturbed you both. im really ashamed. little comic? your fans have exceeded 15 million in just one month! this is called a little fanbase? fu yiren felt awkward and she frowned. miss jiang, youre too humble. your comic is very popular. were very optimistic about your work, so we want to talk to you you two, have some tea. dont just talk. jiang yining deliberately interrupted her again. fu yiren choked again. bo qin dared not drink tea anymore. he was about to explode from holding it in. under jiang yinings gaze bo qin couldnt endure it anymore. he stood up and said, miss jiang, im really sorry. but i really need to use your restroom. when jiang yining heard this, she paused for two seconds and said with a smile, housekeeper, bring mr. bo over. yes. the housekeeper led bo qin away. fu yiren reiterated, miss jiang, we really think highly of your comic. thats why wed like to discuss a collaboration with you regarding the film and television rights. oh? i see jiang yining was nonchalant and didnt seem to be interested in her words at all. actually, 1 just drew it for fun and never thought it could be made into a tv series. but since youve come, id like to hear about the terms your company is offering. well give you 200 million yuan for the copyright fee. after the production starts, youll receive a 10% share of all profit. in the future, if the response to the film and television series is good, we will further cooperate with you. fu yiren said sincerely, miss jiang, 1 know this bit of money might not mean much to you. but 1 can honestly say that this price is already very fair. in the entire film and television industry, there arent many companies that can offer such a price. jiang yining chuckled. there arent many, but that doesnt mean that only your company can afford such a price. dont you think so? fu yiren looked awkward. indeed, they were not the only ones. companies under the lu corporation could also offer this. then what is the expected price in miss jiangs heart? please quote, and i will discuss it with the board when 1 go back. fu yiren said after a moment of silence. theres no hurry. lets continue talking when mr. bo comes back. jiang yining said faintly as she held the cup of tea. hearing this, fu yiren could only wait. bo qin went into the restroom, solved his physiological needs, and walked out in a good mood. he realized that the housekeeper who had brought him here was nowhere to be found. he looked around but didnt see anyone. he was about to go back by himself. however, he heard a low voice coming from the corner. one of them even mentioned yan ruos name. his ears twitched as he stealthily returned to the room and left the door ajar. the voices of the two servants gradually approached. hey, did you know? our young mistress suddenly started drawing comics because she had a grudge against yan ruo. really? but 1 havent seen young mistress interact with yan ruo. i heard that its a feud formed before she married into the lu family. its normal that we dont know. if the rumors arent true, why do you think our young mistress would bother to draw comics with her status? youre right. young mistresss monthly pocket money was tens of millions. drawing comics wont earn her much. the yonghui company that came today to collaborate with young mistress seems to have a collaboration with yan ruo too. i guess they came for nothing. think about it, with the deep enmity between yan ruo and our young mistress, how could she agree to collaborate with them again? wouldnt that be like creating discomfort for herself? wont it be fine if they dont cooperate with yan ruo? its not that easy. yan ruo had signed a contract with them. if they breach the contract, they would have to pay a penalty. who knows if theyre willing to do it? if theyre not willing, its fine. after all, our young mistress doesnt have to collaborate with them eagerly. yes. what are you two talking about? hurry up and wash the clothes! the housekeepers reprimanding voice sounded. the two servants quickly shut their mouths and left in a hurry. bo qin held his breath and waited until the two servants were far away. he pushed open the door and walked out. the housekeeper happened to be at the door and said with a smile, mr. bo, please.. Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: We Will Terminate Our Cooperation With Yan Ruo chapter 356: we will terminate our cooperation with yan ruo translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio bo qin overheard the conversation between the two servants and his mind became active. he didnt know that yan ruo had a grudge against jiang yining. therefore, he didnt think of anything else. he came to talk to jiang yining about the film copyright. now that he knew, he had to make other plans. negotiating the copyrights for the comic but my boss wants to marry me with money alone wont sway jiang yining. if they wanted to make her interested, they would need to terminate the contract with yan ruo. however, bo qin has reservations about this. firstly, although yan ruos popularity was declining, it would only affect her temporarily. on the whole, yan ruo was still a powerful and well-known comic artist. after this storm settles, allowing her to redeem herself in the public eye will make people forget her wrongdoings. at that time, developing yan ruos manga ip would be a safe and profitable move. secondly, jiang yining was a member of the lu family. she would definitely prioritize collaboration with the film and television companies under the lu corporation. if they terminated the contract with yan ruo but failed to negotiate with jiang yining, it would be a futile effort. thirdly, yan ruos father had a deep connection with his father. if they go as far as terminating the contract, the relationship between the two families would be jeopardized. therefore, bo qin was in a dilemma. he followed the housekeeper back to the living room. bo qin sat down and said with an apologetic smile, im sorry for making you wait. its just for a while. it wont be a problem. jiang yining said indifferently. fu yiren moved closer to bo qins ear and said a few words to him. bo qin looked up and met jiang yinings eyes. he said, miss jiang, you can now tell us your conditions. as long as our company can do it, we will try our best to meet your requirements. jiang yining smiled and said, actually, my requirements are not many. double the film and television copyright fees, and i get 30% of the profit. fu yiren and bo qin had already mentally prepared themselves. however, when they heard jiang yinings words, they were still shocked! wasnt this asking for too much? if they really gave her such conditions, they wouldnt make much profit! dont worry, i wont force a deal. you can go back and discuss with the companys directors before giving me an answer. jiang yining said very reasonably. fu yiren was speechless. she thought, negotiate? how? if they really agreed to her request, what was the difference between that and outright robbery? from her point of view, jiang yining had no intention of cooperating with them at all, so she deliberately said conditions that they would never agree to! it was really a wasted trip! what a waste of time! bo qin and fu yiren, on the other hand, had different thoughts. after a moment of silence, he asked, miss jiang, if we can make concessions in other aspects, would there be room for negotiation in the copyright fees and profit sharing? for example? jiang yining asked. bo qin boldly said, our company can terminate the contract with yan ruo and exclusively promote the film adaptation of your comic this year. fu yiren, who was sitting next to him, was dumbfounded when she heard that. yonghui film and television company had put in a lot of effort to get yan ruo. no matter how popular jiang yining was, they couldnt possibly terminate the contract with yan ruo just to cooperate with her! besides, if they terminated the contract with yan ruo, they would have to pay a total of more than 120 million! they would suffer heavy losses! fu yiren smiled awkwardly and said, miss jiang, dont listen to our mr. bos nonsense. our cooperation with you has nothing to do with miss yan she was only halfway through her sentence. jiang yining interrupted, mr. bo, if your company can indeed do what you said, i might consider lowering the copyright fees. however, are you sure that your words represent the decision of your companys board of directors? bo qin said, miss jiang, i cant fully represent our company, but im willing to try. ill discuss it with my father and the board of directors. ill give you an answer as soon as possible. before that, please refrain from discussing cooperation with other companies. no problem, jiang yining said straightforwardly. fu yiren was speechless. she muttered to herself, is there something i dont know? why does it feel like jiang yining has a grudge against yan ruo? bo qin stood up and bowed slightly as he said, sorry to disturb you. with that, he dragged the still-dazed fu yiren away. only jiang yining and the housekeeper were left in the living room. the housekeeper said, young mistress, youre really wise. she had deliberately poured tea for bo qin and fu yiren and made them wait for so long. it was so that one of them could go to the restroom. then two maids were specifically arranged to say certain things to bo qin. it was a strategy to use his words to influence the board of directors at yonghui film and television company. jiang yining smiled calmly and said, most people cant resist the allure of money. just wait and see. they will come to me again to discuss cooperation. bo qin was already tempted. otherwise, he wouldnt have mentioned yan ruo. once theres a weak link, would the people at yonghui film and television company hesitate to terminate the contract with yan ruo? jiang yinings eyes flashed with determination. on the way back, bo qin shared the information he had overheard with fu yiren. fu yiren frowned. this is going to be difficult. i dont think old master will agree to it. yan han and mr. bo had been friends for more than ten years. the last time the old master celebrated his birthday, yan han had specially drawn a painting for him as a gift. the painting was still hanging on the wall of the old masters study. terminating the contract with yan ruo would be like slapping the old master in the face. bo qin focused on driving and said, if old master doesnt agree, as long as the board of directors agrees, its enough. arent you afraid that the old master will fall ill from anger? fu yiren asked. of course im afraid. but we are a company, not a charity. we cant always rely on personal relationships and ignore profits. yonghui used to be the first in the film and television industry. look at how other companies, inferior to us, have thrived over the years while yonghui is declining. yonghui is the effort of several generations of my family. i cant just watch it fall apart. besides, its not that i dont want to give yan ruo a chance. nationwide comic exhibitions, joint promotions with the largest domestic comic website, sky-high film and tv adaptation fees ive arranged everything perfectly. did 1 let her down in the slightest? but what did she do? ever since she returned to the country, she had been doing foolish things to tarnish her own reputation. if she doesnt cherish her feathers, then dont blame me for being heartless. bo qin said, ill go back and discuss it with the board. after confirming their intentions, ill seize the time to discuss the cooperation with jiang yining. once he signed a contract with jiang yining, he would kick yan ruo out without hesitation. bo qin had made up his mind. no one could change that. fu yiren felt that his actions were a little harsh, but she had to admit that he was right. the current yonghui group indeed needed such a decisive leader. not someone like the old master after a moment of silence, fu yiren said, ill help you gather the board of directors tomorrow morning. okay, thank you for standing on my side. bo qin said calmly. fu yiren turned her head and looked at his profile. she smiled and said, im afraid that after this, ill be chased out of the group by the old master. she had conspired with bo qin to do such a thing behind the old masters back. the old master would definitely be angry. bo qin was his biological son. he wouldnt do anything to him. however, as an outsider, the old master wouldnt show mercy. when bo qin heard her words, he said firmly, dont worry. with me around, i wont let you be chased away.. fu yiren nodded, her eyes sparkling.. Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Being Too Popular Is Also A Burden (1) chapter 357: being too popular is also a burden (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio monday morning. jiang yining arrived at school on time. as soon as she stepped into the school, she heard ye xiaoxis voice from behind. she turned her head. ye xiaoxi punched her lightly and complained, bad yining. why didnt you tell me that youre the manga artist, ningxin? she wasnt treating her as a good friend by hiding it from her so tightly. ye xiaoxi was a little angry, but she was mostly happy for jiang yining. at the same time, she admired her even more. as expected of her goddess. no matter what she did, she excelled! it was really something to be proud of! as her fan and good friend, ye xiaoxi felt honored. i was planning to tell you before, but i couldnt find the right opportunity. jiang yining hugged her arm and said, ive already prepared ten autographed books for you. ive also specially drawn an extra chapter for you. its just for you to see. ye xiaoxi was immediately dazzled by this unique treatment. she didnt have the time to blame her and praised enthusiastically, yining, i love you so much! jiang yining smiled and said, dont be so coy. if others see you like this, theyll think that youre in love with me. i like you anyway. im not afraid of others gossiping. youre number one in my heart, and my grandfather is second. in the future, when i have a boyfriend, hell at most be third. if you say that, arent you afraid that li yu will get jealous? jiang yining glanced at the young man following them from the corner of her eye. ye xiaoxis face turned red. dont spout nonsense. nothing has happened yet. its been so long, and theres no progress between you and him? jiang yining frowned. is li yu not interested? youre a little beauty whos as beautiful as a flower and jade, with an extraordinary family background and status. hes actually not moved? you sound like a silkpants. ye xiaoxi harrumphed. jiang yining smiled and said, im just worried about you. if you like someone, you should take him down as soon as possible. otherwise, when someone else snatches him away, youll regret it. alright, i understand. ill seize the opportunity. ye xiaoxi urged, hurry up and go. yes. jiang yining nodded lightly. the two of them walked into the classroom. whoosh. a shower of ribbons and flower petals fell. the whole class stood up and applauded. congratulations to ningxin for breaking 15 million fans! the sales of the published comic book have exceeded a million! many classmates in the class were ningxin fans. everyone knew that jiang yining was ningxin, and they were very excited to plan this welcome party. jiang yining was very calm in the face of everyones enthusiasm. im very grateful for everyones kindness. however, its better to keep a low profile in school. author ningxin, can i have your autograph? for the sake of our friendship as classmates, can author ningxin give me a comic book? author ningxin, lets take a photo together. author ningxin, i want to hug and shake hands with you! classmates crowded around her and showed no intention of dispersing. when the teacher came in, he found the entire class in a commotion and knocked on the table with a serious expression. quiet, class is about to start. go back to your seats and stop messing around. only then did everyone leave reluctantly. jiang yining sat in her seat and looked at her textbook expressionlessly. ye xiaoxi approached her and whispered, yining, i think your classes will be so lively in the future. there were too many fans of the comic but my boss wants to marry me. she couldnt keep a low profile even if she wanted to. jiang yining frowned slightly. she also had some thoughts in her heart. she didnt want to ruin the schools learning atmosphere. if everyone couldnt even attend normal classes because of her that would be too much of an apology to the teachers and the other students. so if it really came to the worst, she would consider transferring to another school. after class. jiang yining was called to professor lvs office. she thought he was going to criticize her. unexpectedly, professor lv only gave her a few words, then awkwardly took out two comic books of but my boss wants to marry me and coughed twice in embarrassment. he said, yining, my granddaughter is a fan of your book. she really likes it very much. when you were live streaming yesterday, she yelled for over two hours at my house. after your live broadcast ended, she watched the replay several times. i recognized ningxin as you and casually mentioned it to her. i didnt expect her to pester me and insist on my help to get an autograph from you. you see. Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Being Too Popular Is Also A Burden (2) chapter 358: being too popular is also a burden (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio professor lv had always been old-fashioned and reserved. however, he was not immune to his granddaughter. he would try his best to satisfy the little fellows requests. now, his face turned red as he opened his mouth to request something from his student. jiang yining smiled and picked up the pen. she took the comic book and scribbled her name on it. an autograph is a piece of cake. im very grateful to professor lvs granddaughter for her love. also, its my fault for disturbing the learning atmosphere today. in the future, i will pay attention to this. well. dont delay your studies because of a side job. yining, your achievements are definitely not limited to the realm of teenage comics. professor lv had high hopes for jiang yinings talent. if he were to properly nurture this student, she would definitely become a great talent in the future. jiang yining nodded. i know. thank you, professor lu. alright, you can go back first. theres no need to waste time here with me. yes. jiang yining nodded and left. on the other side. yan ruo stayed in the room for the whole day. as the evening approached, she finally stepped out. she walked slowly to jin yuhuas door and hesitated for a while before knocking on it. kada. the door opened. jin yuhua was covered in cigarette smoke. she looked at her coldly and asked, whats the matter? im sorry. i know i was wrong. yan ruo understood that all of jin yuhuas arrangements were for her own good. she had been too willful yesterday and hurt her feelings. jin yuhuas heart softened. its fine as long as you know your mistake. pack up. well visit old master bo. why are we going to see him? yan ruo asked. of course, to apologize to him. ah ruo, your behavior yesterday has greatly damaged your image. we have signed a contract with yonghui films and television company. they didnt take the opportunity to terminate the contract, which is already very kind. if we dont show understanding, are we still human? although yan han had a friendship with old master bo, no one could resist the temptation of benefits. even if old master bo continued to abide by the contract, what about the others in yonghui film and television company? would they agree? a company was like a big ship with countless helmsmen. old master bo was the main helmsman. usually, everyones direction was the same. they wanted the company to make profits, so the others naturally followed his orders. however, when there was a conflict of interest, it was difficult to guarantee that they wouldnt rebel against the old masters wishes. it had to be said that as an ace manager, jin yuhua had unique insights and a long-term perspective. yan ruo felt wronged. she had suffered so much, but in the end, she still had to apologize to the bo family. however, no matter what she thought, she had to admit that jin yuhuas arrangement was the most appropriate. alright, ill go with you. yan ruo agreed. jin yuhua patted her shoulder and said, ah ruo, youll be fine after this period. jiang yining wont spend her entire life with you in the world of comics. she had already done her research. jiang yining had never stepped into the comics world before. ningxins alias had appeared out of nowhere after they came to a-city. this proved that jiang yinings involvement in comics was targeted at yan ruo. they could afford a long confrontation. but jiang yining might not. after all, she was the young mistress of the lu family and often appeared in public. the elders also had opinions. yan ruo nodded. yan ruo returned to her room and dressed up meticulously. jin yuhua had also prepared valuable gifts. the two of them went to the bo familys old mansion to visit mr. bo. mr. bo had heard about the news in the past two days and was somewhat dissatisfied with yan ruos behavior. however, seeing that she had personally come to apologize, he was lenient, ah ruo, youre young and hot-headed. 1 understand that youve been tricked. in the future, dont do anything that will ruin your image. as for the cooperation between our bo family and you, as long as im here, it wont waver. you can rest assured. hearing this, jin yuhuas heart finally relaxed. thank you, mr. bo. ill definitely bring this up to mr. yan another day. also, in addition, ill keep an eye on all ruo and urge her not to make any more mistakes, jin yuhua said respectfully. yan ruo also lowered her eyes and expressed her gratitude, thank you, grandpa bo. no need to be polite mr. bo was halfway through his sentence. there was a knock on the door. immediately after, bo qin pushed open the door and entered. dad, i heard that we have a distinguished guest. why didnt you inform me? it wasnt polite of him to barge in.. Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Being Too Popular Is Also A Burden (3) chapter 359: being too popular is also a burden (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio mr. bos face looked somewhat embarrassed. who told you to come in? i just wanted to greet the guests. bo qins gaze swept across yan ruo and jin yuhuas faces. he smiled and said, so its miss yan and assistant jin. what a rare guest. jin yuhua sensed the distance in his words and nodded slightly as she said, we should have come to visit more often when we were in a-city. however, ah ruo and i have been busy coordinating with the companys publicity. we didnt have time. im really sorry. she was indicating the contributions they made to the adaptation of the comic into a movie or tv series. to shut bo qins mouth. however, bo qin had already made up his mind to terminate the cooperation with yan ruo. how could he let her off just because of her insignificant words? bo qin smiled and said mockingly, were you busy cooperating with the publicity, or were you busy ruining your image? 1 heard that our company spent three months and a huge sum of money to negotiate a joint live broadcast with cool comics. miss yan had a black face throughout and even attempted to leave midway. after it ended, she even assaulted cool comics staff. i dont think any comic artist with professional integrity would do such a stupid thing, right? mr. bo was displeased and said, bo qin, ah ruo has acknowledged her mistake. dont be so aggressive. the person who violated the contract is miss yan. i only pointed out her mistake. how can you say that im aggressive? bo qin showed no intention of backing down and continued, my father is too embarrassed to say that on account of the friendship between the two families. however, for the benefit of all the members of our company, i have to make it clear. your actions this time have already caused yonghui film and television company to lose nearly 50 million yuan. 1 wont sue you, but 1 cant continue to watch you act recklessly. now, 111 give you two choices. one, we dont terminate the contract and continue to fulfill the contract. however, we have to lower the standards for the promotion of your comic. after all, with your current fame, youre no longer worthy of the best publicity. second, you can terminate the contract with yonghui and pay us 120 million yuan according to the terms. well sign a contract with ningxin again and promote her work wholeheartedly. the first choice that bo qin gave was also on account of the friendship between the two families. not giving up on yan ruo and continuing to promote her. the company could still make a profit, just not as much as investing in jiang yining. however, at least it could recover the companys losses and give the directors a satisfactory explanation. the second choice completely ignored their relationship. when bo qin said this, the expressions of the other three people in the room changed. mr. bo slammed the table angrily. bo qin, do you still have me in your eyes? dad, of course. but this morning, when i attended the board meeting, they had already unanimously approved my proposal. you cant disregard everyones wishes and stubbornly sacrifice the companys interests to indulge miss yan, right? bo qin calmly looked at his father. mr. bo thought, all the directors agreed? such a big matter was actually held without my approval! how outrageous! old master bo almost fainted. yan ruos eyes were filled with tears. she had humbled herself, but in exchange, she faced such humiliation. how could she swallow this injustice? yan ruo was about to say she would terminate the contract but was firmly pressed on the shoulder by jin yuhua. jin yuhua said, young master bo is right. its our fault this time. we can completely understand your two proposals. mr. bo, dont be angry with young master bo. when we talk about business, the first thing is profit, and the second is friendship. you have already made a significant concession, and we are very grateful. please dont sacrifice your father-son relationship with young master bo for the sake of our all ruo. at this point, she turned to look at bo qin and said, young master bo, the two choices you proposed. can you give us two days to consider? of course. bo qin answered readily. thank you. jin yuhua bowed at a 90-degree angle. then, she pulled yan ruo up with a smile devoid of any warmth and said, well leave first. well visit again another day. old master bo wanted to say something to retain them. but bo qin deliberately blocked his line of sight and said, dad, things have already come to this. its useless no matter what you say. old master bo glared at him. he watched helplessly as jin yuhua and yan ruo left. creak. jin yuhua and yan ruo left the room and closed the door. the next moment bo qin knelt on the ground and admitted his mistake. day, 1 shouldnt have held a board meeting behind your back. but 1 did it for the companys sake. if you want to hit me or scold me, 1 wont complain at all. but on the matter of dealing with miss yan, i wont compromise. the directors also firmly support my decision. old master bo raised his hand high and slapped the back of his head.. you cunning boy! whats the use of me hitting you and scolding you now? youve embarrassed me! Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Please Spare Me chapter 360: please spare me translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio dad, when this matter is over, i will personally apologize to yan han. in addition, the 120 million compensation from yan ruo would be transferred from my private account to yan han. 1 wont let this matter affect your relationship with him. bo qin was thoughtful. he didnt actually intend to ask the yan family for the money. he just wanted to teach yan ruo a lesson so that she wouldnt be so delicate and unreasonable. yan han wouldnt care about such a small amount of money. with his fame and ability, if he wants money, he can easily earn it by drawing a single painting. after a moment of silence, old master bo said, forget it, yan ruo made a mistake this time. its not that our bo family is heartless. if yan han really wants to blame our bo family for this and sever the friendship, then so be it. yes, father. bo qin lowered his head and secretly heaved a sigh of relief. yan ruo and jin yuhua left the bo family and got into the car. at first, yan ruo was still holding it in and didnt show the anger and grievance in her heart. after the car drove for a distance she couldnt hold it in any longer and began to sob softly. jin yuhua said with a stern face, what are you feeling wrong about? isnt it all your own doing? all ruo, youre an adult now. you should pay the price for your actions. the bo family has been generous to you. if it were any other company, would they give you a choice? they will take the contract and squeeze you dry. they will also pour dirty water on you and step on you into the abyss. benevolence my ass! my father has known mr. bo for many years and even gave him several paintings. how much are those paintings worth? i only made the bo family lose 50 million yuan, and this is how they treated me. these two father and son are really heartless and ungrateful, no worth befriending. it was fine if it was a stranger. but these were acquaintances, and they didnt give her any face. yan ruo was truly infuriated. seeing her ungrateful attitude, jin yuhua said, from what youre saying, do you think the bo family took advantage of you? exactly. yan ruo said confidently. jin yuhua sighed heavily. since you think so, well compensate the bo family 120 million yuan, terminate the contract, and go back to the united states. do we have that much money? yan ruo asked. of course not. cant you just ask your father for it? jin yuhua really didnt want to stay any longer. she would return to the united states directly and not get entangled with jiang yining and the others. perhaps it could also protect all ruos reputation in the comics world and allow her to make a comeback in the future. if they continued to stay, with ah ruos temperament, she might cause more trouble. no, i cant let father know. people who were in despair were much more flexible than usual. an idea flashed through yan ruos mind and she said, lets go find another company and sign a contract with them. when we get the copyright fees from them, well pay them to the bo family. this way, they could make up for the huge financial deficit. yan ruo thought it was feasible. jin yuhua disagreed. by doing this, youll only let another company take advantage of the loophole. if she had a bad reputation and was still in a hurry to talk to another company, then the initiative would be controlled by others and she wouldnt be able to make any decisions. who knew if the other party would set a trap for her? ive already decided. its useless for you to say anything more. yan ruo laughed coldly. the bo family looks down on me, but there are other companies that value me. im not clinging to their film and television company. hehe, i really want to see what kind of expression bo qin will have when i slap him with a check for 120 million. jin yuhua frowned, all ruo if you dont listen to me, i wont help you negotiate with a new company. when we get back to the hotel, ill tell your father about this. yan ruos voice was cold, aunt jin, you always tell me that ive grown up and need to take responsibility for my actions. but every time i want to do something, you always use my father to pressure me. you complain to him and influence my decisions. how am i supposed to grow if you keep acting like this? all ruo jin yuhua wanted to explain. but yan ruo raised her hand and made a stop gesture. i dont want to hear it. i know that youll probably say its for my good. but i know better than you whats good for myself. if you want to complain to my dad, go ahead. but you have to think about it carefully. if you bring up this matter to my dad, i wont need you as my assistant anymore. yan ruo made herself clear and left no room for negotiation. jin yuhua fell silent for a long time and sighed deeply.. Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Please Spare Me (2) chapter 361: please spare me (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio alright, 1 wont tell your father. but i dont want to be your assistant anymore. you can go and hire someone else. youll also be responsible for the subsequent negotiations with the next collaborator and the termination of the contract with the bo family. she seemed to understand. ah ruo was now entangled with jiang yining and the bo family. the more she persuaded her to let go, the more stubbornly she continued to resist. she might as well let her be. when she suffered, she would know her mistake. okay. yan ruo didnt expect jin yuhua to say that. however, she didnt try to persuade her to stay either. for a moment, the car was silent. after school. jiang yining packed her things and quickly left the classroom with ye xiaoxi. because she was afraid of being pestered by her classmates. they even chose a more secluded path in school. however, she didnt expect that she could hide from his classmates, but not xiao yutong. ever since she met xiao lang and xiao yutong in the game bar, xiao yutong had been frequently playing with ye xiaoxi. the two of them became more familiar with each other. xiao yutong was currently obsessed with the comic but my boss wants to marry me and passionately shipping the characters. she heard that jiang yining is ningxin. she strongly expressed her desire to meet her favorite author. of course, ye xiaoxi wouldnt sell out jiang yinings whereabouts. however, xiao yutong wasnt someone to be trifled with. she hired her own bodyguards to guard every entrance and exit of qing university. once they spotted jiang yinings whereabouts, they would intercept her. and now jiang yining and ye xiaoxi had just come out of the schools west gate. xiao yutong drove her sports car and stopped in front of them. she took off her sunglasses and rolled down the window. she smiled and said, get in. ill drive you. i wont let anyone catch up to you. jiang yining and ye xiaoxi looked at each other and decided to get into her car. two students behind recognized jiang yining and wanted to surround her. xiao yutong stepped on the accelerator. whoosh! it left behind the lingering trail of exhaust fumes and the deafening roar of the maserati sports car. the two students were speechless. xiao yutong drove them a distance and said, yining, 1 heard from my brother that you really like hotpot. lets go for hotpot and celebrate the success of your comic. dont worry, ill treat you. ill make sure you get the most authentic sichuan hotpot. jiang yining said lightly, 1 feel awkward letting you treat. i havent done anything to deserve it. who said you havent? you drew such a beautiful comic. thats the greatest accomplishment. xiao yutong said, after youre full, draw more in one go. as readers, were also enjoying it. dont you agree, xiaoxi? ye xiaoxi, who was suddenly caught off guard, was speechless. she interacted with xiao yutong a lot and understood her character. xiao yutong and xiao lang had completely different temperaments. the former was more authoritative and decisive, willing to do whatever it took to achieve her goals, while the latter was gentle and willing to respect the opinions of others. ye xiaoxi felt that the siblings were born into the wrong gender. xiao yutong didnt feel awkward when she didnt get a response. she continued to smile and said, the last time you live-streamed, i pre-ordered 50,000 copies of your comic books in one go. later, ill keep a few books and give the rest to others to help you spread your reputation. she didnt believe that, with her being so supportive, yining would still reject her invitation to dinner. xiao yutong looked at the road ahead and drove straight to the hotpot restaurant. jiang yining was silent for a while and said, my stomach hasnt been too good recently. i cant eat hotpot. lets go to a cantonese restaurant and have something light and nourishing. sure, xiao yutong immediately adjusted her route. the three of them came to a cantonese restaurant. xiao yutong said, the owner of this restaurant is a cantonese. the dishes are quite authentic. 1 often come here to eat. jiang yining nodded lightly. the restaurant manager noticed xiao yutong and warmly welcomed her, miss xiao, youre here. the private room has been prepared for you. what do you plan to eat today? give me all your signature dishes. im treating my two good friends to dinner today, xiao yutong said generously. someone who could be friends with the heiress of the xiao family must have a powerful background. the restaurant manager was also very perceptive. alright, please come in. after being seated. xiao yutong kept asking questions and discussing the contents of the comic with jiang yining. ye xiaoxi joined in. when facing two passionate fans, jiang yining was no longer as reserved as before. she even spoiled some details of the comic for them.. Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Please Spare Me (3) chapter 362: please spare me (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after chatting for a while, the dishes were served. they continued to talk while eating. when the meal was over, xiao yutong patted her stomach in satisfaction and said, this meal was really worth it. yining, you have to tell me more about the plot in the future. dont worry, i promise not to disclose it to others. besides, ill support you more. xiao yutong could afford to buy a million copies of comic books. when she wasnt playing games, she could only read comics. naturally, she was very interested in jiang yining. jiang yining said, sure, no problem. xiao yutong paused for two seconds and asked again, by the way, yining, have you sold the film and television rights of this comic? if not, i want to buy it and remake it into a tv series. i definitely wont waste your hard work. ill hire the best director, screenwriter, and actors to perfectly recreate your comic. as a self-proclaimed number-one hardcore fan, xiao yutong was eagerly anticipating the adaptation of the comic into a tv series. jiang yining declined politely, ive already promised another company to cooperate with them. youre a step too late. which company made their move so quickly? is it the film and television subsidiary of your husbands company? if she lost to lu zhi, xiao yutong would have nothing to say. after all, a married couple would be closer to each other. as an outsider, she couldnt compare to him. no. 1 told ah zhi in advance. to avoid being accused of relying on my family, 1 wont sell this comic to my own company. im working with another company. weve only negotiated the terms so far, havent signed a contract yet, and its in the confidential stage, so 1 cant reveal more, jiang yining said. what terms did they offer? im willing to pay twice the price. xiao yutong bought jiang yinings manga purely out of interest. she didnt consider whether it would be profitable. therefore, she readily offered a higher price. jiang yining smiled and said, business is based on integrity. ive already promised them, so 1 cant go back on my word, even if its double, ten times, or a hundred times the price. thank you for your kind offer. xiao yutong pouted and said in disappointment, alright, ill respect your decision. however, yining, you must tell them to remake it well and not ruin the beautiful comic in our hearts. yeah. ye xiaoxi nodded in agreement. jiang yining lowered her head and took a sip of chrysanthemum tea. she said, you can rest assured about that. but my boss wants to marry me is my hard work, 1 will never allow others to ruin it. yes. xiao yutong was relieved. the three of them rested in the private room for a while. they packed their things together. in the end, the door of the private room opposite opened. the two sides faced each other. both sides were stunned when they saw each other clearly. the people in the other room were none other than yan ruo and xiao yeyu. jiang yining reacted and smiled. she thought, how interesting. how did these two end up together? ye xiaoxi was furious when she saw xiao yeyu and scolded, xiao yeyu, what are you up to now that youre with yan ruo? are you trying to deal with yining? didnt 1 warn you not to appear in front of me and yining? otherwise, 111 beat you up every time i see you. xiao yeyu had just finished discussing the collaboration with yan ruo. how could she have thought that she would coincidentally meet them? at this moment, being scolded by ye xiaoxi, she didnt dare to retort. with a forced smile and a submissive tone, she said, i didnt mean to cause trouble. it was miss yan who invited me as her manager. xiaoxi, yining, i just want to work honestly. please spare me.. Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Methods Of Whitewashing Are Truly Sophisticated! (1) chapter 363: methods of whitewashing are truly sophisticated! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yan ruo asked, whats going on? do you know them? yes, i did something wrong to miss jiang and miss ye previously xiao yeyu said this, but her face was full of grievance. ye xiaoxi hated two-faced people like her the most and scolded, xiao yeyu, if youre so capable, tell me what dirty things youve done! why are you hiding it? xiao yeyu took a step back with a fearful expression. yan ruo stood up and sneered, you guys are really bullying people. she had done something wrong in the past, yet she wasnt allowed to repent. even the countrys laws arent as overbearing as yours! yan ruo raised an arm to protect xiao yeyu and said, dont worry. they wont dare to touch you with me around. ye xiaoxis voice raised involuntarily, you actually want to protect this scum! alright, we wont care about you anymore! anyway, the one who will suffer in the end is you, not us! yining, lets go. ye xiaoxi pulled jiang yining along and was about to leave. however, jiang yining stopped in her tracks and said, yan ruo, 1 have a longstanding grudge against your father, but none with you. a piece of advice, dont keep a wolf by your side just to spite me. after she finished speaking, she gave xiao yutong a look. the three left together. when they had walked far away, yan ruo spat, no grudges or enmity with me? youve cost me a compensation of 120 million yuan, and you still say that you have no grudge against me? wheres your face? xiao yeyu tried to sow discord. shes always been like this. she likes to pretend to be kind in front of others, but stab the closest person in the back. it was because i believed her that 1 ended up losing my reputation. yan ruo turned to her and asked, what grudge do you have with them? yan ruo had always been straightforward and couldnt hide what was on her mind. although she was angry with jiang yining, she still took her words into consideration and started to doubt xiao yeyu. she had discussed the collaboration with the two leading film and television companies in a-city. the first company to approach her was yuan luochens longmen film and television company, and yuan luochen introduced xiao yeyu to be her manager and assistant. originally, yan ruo was reluctant to accept xiao yeyu due to her young age. however, due to yuan luochens repeated recommendations and his promise to her that if xiao yeyu didnt perform well, he would send the companys ace manager to replace her at any time. only then did she reluctantly agree. they were here today to discuss the details of the contract. longmen film and television company was willing to offer her 150 million in copyright fees. all aspects of publicity were on par with yonghui film and television company. she was inclined to accept longmen film and television company but still had a slight hesitation. in any case, before the official signing of the contract, she wanted to change her manager. therefore, she had to find out what xiao yeyu had done to make jiang yining and ye xiaoxi look down on her. it was also convenient for her to make decisions. xiao yeyu heard yan ruos words and knew what the little girl was thinking. she lied, 1 used to be good friends with them. through yining, i got to know lu zhi indirectly. after we got to know each other, he seemed to have a good impression of me. yining didnt like it, and she began to ostracize me everywhere. not long after, i went out with xiaoxi for a social gathering. xiaoxi got into an accident and was almost assaulted yining took the opportunity to slander me, saying that i didnt take care of xiaoxi well, which almost led to her humiliation. she even claimed that i conspired with the assailant because of this, they turned against me and forced me out of qing university. the people around me know that ive offended them and dont dare to work with my familys company anymore. i was depressed at home for a long time before i found a job at longmen film and television company. im really grateful to second young master yuan for giving me this opportunity. miss yan, if youre afraid of offending jiang yining and ye xiaoxi because of me, ill take the initiative to ask second young master to change to another manager. xiao yeyus last words had ulterior motives. she deliberately used yan ruos grudge against jiang yining to provoke her rebellious heart! and yan ruo was just as she had expected. she retorted loudly, whos afraid of her? im not afraid of her at all! what jiang yining detested and rejected, she insisted on keeping her by her side! you can continue to be my assistant. with me around, jiang yining wont dare to do anything to you. thank you, miss yan. 1 will definitely cherish the job opportunity you give me. xiao yeyu said eagerly. on the way home, ye xiaoxi continued to scold yan ruo for not knowing what was good for her. her well-intentioned reminder was treated as if she were talking nonsense.. Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: Methods Of Whitewashing Are Truly Sophisticated! (2) chapter 364: methods of whitewashing are truly sophisticated! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio xiao yutong asked curiously, what did that xiao girl do to make you hate her so much? she has done countless bad things, too many to count. ye xiaoxi felt embarrassed to bring up such matters and vaguely said, anyway, shes a despicable person. you have to be careful when you meet her in the future. dont worry. 1 dont care about such a small character. according to xiao yutongs thoughts, someone like xiao yeyu didnt even have the right to get close to her. how would she fall into the other partys trap? she asked because she had heard that xiao yeyu had offended her favorite author ningxin. she wants to help her take revenge. the two of them chatted for the entire journey. when they reached the intersection and were about to part ways. xiao yutong whispered to jiang yining, yining, tell me if anyone dares to provoke you. 1 guarantee that she will regret being born in this world. jiang yining was momentarily stunned but then smiled and said, thank you for your kindness. if theres a need, 111 definitely let you know. yeah! talking to her idol was undoubtedly a joyous experience for xiao yutong. xiao yutongs mouth was so wide that it almost reached the back of her ears. jiang yining waved her hand and turned around to get into the car driven by the lu familys chauffeur. xiao yutong and ye xiaoxi stood rooted to the ground. after jiang yining left, they reluctantly departed. jiang yining didnt bother about xiao yeyu and yan ruo anymore. after all, she wasnt a saint. she had reminded yan ruo and that was the extent of her goodwill. if yan ruo still insisted on hiring xiao yeyu as her manager, whatever consequences followed were her own choice, and she couldnt blame others. yan ruo, on the other hand, was anxious to hire a lawyer to help her review the contract. the lawyer looked through it many times and felt that there was no problem. yan ruo replied to yuan luochen and agreed to cooperate with longmen film and television company. yuan luochen had been waiting for a long time. after receiving the call, he immediately set a time with her and signed the contract. yan ruo received the check and threw the 120 million yuan check at bo qin with a haughty expression. ill give you the penalty for breaching the contract. from now on, we dont have to work together anymore. you dont have to worry about yonghui film and television company losing money because of me? at this moment, she felt refreshed and liberated! she vented half of the grievances she had suffered during this period of time! she believed that once her comic and tv series became popular and outperformed jiang yinings, the remaining anger and grievances would completely dissipate! bo qin was not as childish as yan ruo. he picked up the check and asked, you didnt ask your father for money, did you? where did this money come from? why do you care? yan ruo retorted unapologetically. just casually asking. if you dont want to tell me, 1 wont pursue it. yan ruo sneered, ive just signed with longmen film and television company, which is even bigger than your yonghui. longmen film and television company was under the yuan family. their yonghui film and television company couldnt compare. bo qin was convinced. our companys person in charge will handle the termination of contract process with you. ah ruo, weve known each other for many years. i didnt want things to come to this. now that youre climbing up a higher branch, im genuinely happy for you. i wish your comics and tv series great success. even without your blessing, it would still be like this. yan ruo put on her sunglasses and said arrogantly, bo qin, just wait and see. 1 will make you regret giving up on me and choosing jiang yining! bo qin smiled and said nothing. miss yan, this way please. the staff led yan ruo away. yan ruo turned around and strode away. on the night that yan ruo and yonghui film and television company terminated their contract, longmen film and television company publicized widely that they had spent a sky-high price to purchase the film and television rights to yan ruos manga. they also confirmed that a popular actress and a top-notch young actor would be the lead actors, and they would start filming soon. as soon as the news spread, the top ten trending searches were firmly occupied. other than the fake reviewers, the comments below were also full of mocking and sarcastic anti-fans. [what the hell! doesnt longmen film and television company know about yan ruos misdeed? they actually bought her copyright! anyway, i wont watch it!] [refuse to watch, + 1] [yan ruo has a tainted reputation. based on her character, 1 will also boycott this drama.] [i really like the two main leads, but i dont like yan ruo. boycotting, add me in.] the negative comments on the trending searches only lasted for a short while. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the public relations department of longmen film and television company paid to remove it. the remaining comments were harmonious. yan ruo obediently listened to xiao yeyus advice and donated 500,000 yuan to hope primary school. the donation link was shared on weibo. moreover, she wrote a letter to sincerely apologize to the staff member who was hurt by her. at the same time, she explained to the readers that before her live broadcast, she had already been working under high pressure for the nationwide comic exhibition. that day also happened to be her period, which was why her expression was so ugly.. Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Methods Of Whitewashing Are Truly Sophisticated! (3) chapter 365: methods of whitewashing are truly sophisticated! (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after a series of operations, yan ruo, who was originally in a popularity downturn, actually began to slowly recover, and her fans rose back to nearly 500,000. the comments on weibo and the comic website also started to defend yan ruo. [who doesnt have low moments? humans were not robots that could operate with high intensity, precision, and no errors. yan ruo was doing well before. its impossible for her to deteriorate overnight.] [everyone was slandering yan ruo. 1 dont believe that theres no one behind this.] [who benefited from author yan ruos recent failure? everyone should know well. everyone, please be rational. dont be led astray by others.] [yan ruo has already apologized sincerely. please give her another chance to turn over a new leaf.] [no matter what others think, im always on yan ruos side. if you want to like someone, then go and like her. dont bring unrelated people into our author yan ruos comments section.] occasionally, someone would stand up and accuse yan ruo of sincerely wanting to apologize. she shouldnt have put on a show on weibo but should have personally apologized to the people she had hurt to gain the forgiveness of others. however, yan ruos fans would fiercely defend her. gradually no one dared to mention the previous live broadcast incident in yan ruos comments section. at the lu family villa. jiang yining sat on the sofa and used her ipad to look at the various trending searches on weibo. she said casually, longmen film and television company is quite resourceful. their methods of whitewashing are truly sophisticated. internet memory is fleeting, and public opinion can be easily guided. yesterday, everyone was fervently condemning yan ruo. but now, they easily switched sides and stood on yan ruos side, accusing her of setting the agenda and slandering yan ruo. if jiang yining werent for the person involved, she might have almost believed this news. lu zhi walked up to her and took the ipad. he asked, can 1 help now? he really wanted to make a move. he wanted to teach anyone who dared to provoke his wife a lesson even in his dreams. jiang yining supported her head with one hand and smiled. she said lightly, its not your turn to intervene. 1 dont take these petty tricks seriously. while longmen film and television companys methods were indeed remarkable, but they wanted to fight with her? no way! jiang yining had already thought of a countermeasure. lu zhi was like a loyal and fierce wolf. he lowered his invisible tail and disappointment flashed in his eyes. his wife was too versatile, which made him a little depressed. then 111 wait a little longer. yes. jiang yining nodded. lu zhi put the ipad aside and said, didnt you say you wanted to eat barbecue a few days ago? lets grill some skewers ourselves today. ive already instructed the servants to prepare the ingredients. great, ive been craving it. jiang yining thought of the sizzling skewers that she salivated. lu zhi pinched the tip of her nose and said, little foodie. life is all about eating and drinking. if we dont eat well, how can we live up to our ancestors efforts to climb to the top of the food chain? jiang yining had just finished speaking when her phone rang. she pushed away lu zhis hand and picked up the phone. ye xiaoxis voice came from the other end. yining, have you seen the news? my second uncle, that bastard, actually signed a contract with your archenemy! im so angry. i have to tell grandpa! i saw it. jiang yining had already guessed what she was going to say and said, xiaoxi, 1 know that longmen film and television company is your second uncles business. 1 have no objections to him collaborating with yan ruo. anyway, no matter what they do, they cant pressure me. youd better not get into a conflict with your family for my sake. yuan luochen was old master yuans biological son, and he had chosen to cooperate with yan ruo for the benefit of the yuan family. his actions were reasonable and justified. if xiaoxi insisted that yuan luochen terminate the cooperation with yan ruo because of their close relationship, in the eyes of the yuan family, she would be an ungrateful an vicious child that couldnt be raised well. no matter how much old a^aster yuan loved her, he would still feel uncomfortable. needless to say, the other members of the yuan family. therefore, after jiang yining found out about the background of longmen film and television company, she didnt mention it to ye xiaoxi at all, hoping that she wouldnt get involved. but for xiaoxis consideration, ye xiaoxi also wanted to do something for her. yining, youve helped me so much in the past. now that youre in trouble, how can i not interfere? dont worry, ill persuade grandpa to reconsider this matter carefully. 1 wont quarrel with them, ye xiaoxi said solemnly. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only xiaoxi, theres really no need yining, if you continue to reject me, you wont be treating me as a good sister. i wont talk to you anymore, ye xiaoxi said angrily. jiang yining sighed silently in her heart. okay, fine. however, you have to promise me that you will only talk old master yuan about this. not to mention this matter to others, especially not to your second uncle. ypq ye xiaoxi nodded seriously.. Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: His Wife Became Everyone’s Favorite (1) chapter 366: his wife became everyones favorite (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining had just hung up on ye xiaoxi. shen man called again and asked her about the online public opinion. why did so many people start to criticize her? mom, its fine. with popularity comes controversy. since 1 dared to step into the comics world, 1 was well prepared. the criticism doesnt affect me much. then do you want me to spend some money to buy some fake reviewers for you to suppress those negative comments? mom, you know how to hire fake reviewers? jiang yining asked with a smile. shen mans face turned red and said, when 1 was reading your comic, the comments kept mentioning fake reviewers, so 1 went to search for related knowledge. yining, ive also learned how to vote and give tips. in the future, 111 silently support your comic and be your most loyal fan. jiang yining was very embarrassed. cough cough. mom, dont waste so much effort on me. no, i genuinely enjoy your comic book. besides, i get bored at home, so 1 pass the time by reading comics. ive even followed other comics on the website. shen man shared it with her without reservation. jiang yining was very happy. this was because she used to perceive shen man as melancholic, burdened with many concerns. now that she was willing to explore new things, her life seemed less dull. it was pretty good. okay, okay. as long as you like it. then, yining, did you agree to let me buy you fake reviewers? 1 checked their prices, and the highest quote is only 20 million. they guarantee that the commenters are real people, and others wont be able to see any clues. you can trust them completely. twenty million was a trivial amount. if it could protect yining from harassment, then it was worth it! shen man didnt care about the money at all. jiang yining said, mom, theres no need for that. let them be arrogant for a few days. when the time is right, i will make them regret it. really? shen man felt a little disappointed. yeah, dont waste that money. besides, buying fake reviewers is just fake popularity. 1 prefer the genuine, without any hint of falsehood. jiang yining said softly, but, mom, 1 really appreciate your consideration for me. its the least i can do. shen man repeatedly reminded, yining, if you need my help, you must let me know. dont be shy. yes, definitely. jiang yining agreed readily. shen man chatted with her about something else before hanging up reluctantly. not long after. jiang yining received greetings from the old master, xiao yutong, and xiao lang they all had the same meaning. if she needed help, she should speak up, and they would support her unconditionally. jiang yinings heart felt warm. although there were many bad people in this world, there were also many good people. wasnt she surrounded by so many warm-hearted friends? lu zhi ordered the servants to set up everything. when he returned to the living room, he saw jiang yining still holding her phone and smiling happily. he reached out and snatched the phone over. when he saw the call log and the content of the text message, he said sourly, you really have good popularity. youve become everyones favorite. she was clearly his wife, but so many people liked her. lu zhi was unhappy. he really wanted to find a place to hide her. he didnt want others to see her. jiang yining chuckled, well, people love whats lovable, flowers bloom wherever 1 go. its useless even if youre envious or jealous. lu zhi snorted. im not envious at all. the barbecue is about to start. leave your phone here and dont talk to anyone else. when she was with him, she had to think less about others. lu zhi threw her phone on the table domineeringly and held her hand as they walked into the courtyard. jiang yining was a bit upset at first. however, when she smelled the fragrant smell of roasted meat, she forgave his behavior. she ran over and picked up the skewers to eat. lu zhi followed closely behind. meanwhile, in the yuan family. ye xiaoxi went to old master yuan and told him everything about jiang yining and yan ruo. she pleaded, grandpa, yining has helped me a lot. if it werent for her, 1 might have been ruined by the loan sharks. 1 beg you, for the sake of my face, please ask second uncle to terminate the cooperation with yan ruo. old master yuan was well aware of the gratitude jiang yining had toward his granddaughter. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only however, longmen film and television company was operated solely by his second son, and without a legitimate reason, he couldnt interfere. therefore, he felt somewhat troubled. after a moment of silence, he said, ill talk to your second uncle, but 1 cant guarantee success. thank you, grandpa. ye xiaoxi was elated and quickly helped her grandfather grind the ink.. Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: His Wife Became Everyone’s Favorite (2) chapter 367: his wife became everyones favorite (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio old master yuans mood improved when he saw that the little girl was happy. in one breath, he wrote several calligraphy paintings. after he finished writing, he ordered the housekeeper to mount it and called yuan luochen to come home. yuan luochen rushed home and inquired the housekeeper. he learned that ye xiaoxi had gone to look for his father and stayed in the study for quite a while. he could roughly guess what was going on. he had long heard about the grudge between jiang yining and yan ruo. however, he still chose to cooperate with yan ruo. that was because he had already disregarded ye xiaoxi. this girl spent all her time with his big brother. when she met him, she was as quiet as a little chick and was very polite. anyone with a discerning eye could tell that this girl was siding with his elder brother. since she wasnt on his side, there was no need for him to be nice to ye xiaoxi. and as for partnering with yan ruo, it was a guaranteed win for him. he wouldnt give up on the deal for xiaoxis skae. yuan luochen tidied up his appearance and stepped into the study. ye xiaoxi was still there. although he was disgusted, he smiled and greeted her, hey, xiaoxi, youre accompanying the old master to write calligraphy. youre really filial. old master didnt dote on you for nothing. hello, second uncle. ye xiaoxi felt uncomfortable being stared at by yuan luochen. however, she still greeted him obediently. yuan luochen nodded and looked at old master yuan. he asked, father, 1 wonder why you called me back in such a hurry? whats the matter? 1 heard that you recently signed a mangaka? yes, she returned from the united states. shes highly popular in the industry. adapting her comics into movies and tv shows can earn at least ten billion. yuan luochen said, besides, this is just a trial. if the results are good, i plan to sign more mangakas film and television copyrights to form a mature industry chain. this can increase the annual profit of our yuan family by hundreds of billions. after yuan luochen finished speaking, he asked, dad, why are you suddenly concerned about this? didnt you give me full authority over longmen film and television company a long time ago? thats right. old master yuan stroked his stubble and said, this mangaka offended xiaoxis benefactor. give up on working with yan ruo. pick other manga artists to repromote. he used an authoritative tone, leaving no room for negotiation. however, yuan luochen didnt comply as before. dad, 1 spent a lot of effort to get her on board. moreover, the contract had already been signed and weve done some publicity. if we breach the contract now, well lose tens of billions! if the other cartoonists see that our company has gone back on its word, they will also be disappointed. then wouldnt all the good situations that ive worked so hard to create be in vain? ill help you cover the loss of tens of billions. theres no need to say anything else, old master yuan said. you are willing, but i am not! yuan luochens stubborn temper flared up and he said agitatedly, back then, when you handed longmen film and television company over to me, it was only worth fifty billion. now, after my management, it has already increased by ten times. its my child. others dont cherish it, but 1 do! yuan luochen looked at ye xiaoxi and said, xiaoxi, dont blame me for being affectionate and not giving you a face. i can give you as much money as you want. but this time, it involves my bottom line. forgive me for not being able to help you. besides, i also heard from others that yonghui film and television company intends to sign jiang yining. yonghui film and television company and longmen film and television company have always been sworn enemies and have competed for so many years. right after i cooperated with yan ruo, they sent you over to persuade me to terminate the contract with her. cant you see the hidden conspiracy underneath? youve been foolishly used by someone to harm your own family. ye xiaoxi retorted, yining would never set me up. indeed, she wont harm you, but what about yonghui film and television company? what if shes used by someone to achieve other goals? can you guard against it? yuan luochen asked. ye xiaoxi insisted, yining is so smart. 1 believe that she wont be deceived. shes just a little girl with shallow experience. how can she outsmart the cunning old foxes of the bo family? yuan luochen said, dad, if jiang yining really cant swallow this grievance, im willing to bring yan ruo to apologize personally. however, 1 cant agree to the termination of the contract no matter what. yuan luochen made his stance clear. old master yuan looked at ye xiaoxi and asked, xiaoxi, what do you think? ye xiaoxi wanted to argue on the grounds of reason and insisted on having yuan luochen give up on yan ruo. however, when she met yuan luochens sharp gaze, yinings repeated warnings flashed through her mind, telling her not to fight head-on with her family. she took a few deep breaths and compromised. alright then. then let yan ruo apologize to yining. good. old master yuan nodded and instructed yuan luochen. dont just appease me and xiaoxi. make sure to supervise yan ruos apology. yes, father. yuan luochen nodded respectfully. after the discussion, old master yuan was tired and let yuan luochen go. then, he left ye xiaoxi behind and said a few intimate words. xiaoxi, i know you value friendship. however, it was not worth it to be angry with ones own family for the sake of outsiders. you still have to rely on your uncles to take care of you in the future. remember to build a good relationship with them. i remember, grandpa. ye xiaoxi nodded. old master yuan suddenly felt that she was so well-behaved that it made his heart ache. if he were a dozen years younger, he would definitely spoil xiaoxi to the point that she was lawless. no one could go against her wishes. but now, his health was declining day by day he was afraid that xiaoxi would offend her family and that they would settle the score with her after he died. therefore, he was very restrained in many things. old master yuan retracted his gaze and stroked her hair. he said, you should go back and rest too. okay, grandpa, im leaving. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ye xiaoxi came out of the study. she wanted to go back to her room and tell jiang yining about yan ruos apology. however, when she walked past the artificial hillrockery, a hand suddenly appeared and pulled her in. the next moment she was strangled and pressed against a cold stone.. Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: A Casually Slapping Face! (1) chapter 368: a casually slapping face! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio your wings havent even hardened yet, and youve learned to collude with yuan xudong to ruin my plans? yuan luochen glared at ye xiaoxi like a venomous snake, his body brimming with murderous intent. second uncle, 1 didnt ye xiaoxi struggled to explain, i just wanted to avenge my friend. i didnt conspire with uncle xudong. do you think ill believe your nonsense? yuan luochen sneered and tightened his grip. little brat, your grandfather likes you, so i wont do anything to you for the time being. however, if you continue to be with yuan xudong and ruin my plans, it wont be difficult for me to think of some ways to torture you. so, be careful. dont fall into my hands, understand? yuan luochen squeezed out the last word, and his grip tightened. ye xiaoxis slender neck was almost broken by his grip. she couldnt breathe, and the air in her lungs was being squeezed dry bit by bit. her vision began to darken. at this moment. a figure rushed out and fiercely pushed yuan luochen away! that person waved his fist and punched his cheek heavily. bang! yuan luochen winced and took a step back. he raised his eyes and stared at the person in front of him. he shouted angrily, youre just a servant. how dare you lay hands on me? are you tired of living? he covered his face and lifted his leg to kick li yu. li yu stood firmly in front of ye xiaoxi, protecting her with a strong sense of guardianship, not allowing her to be harmed. just as yuan luochen was about to attack li yu, ye xiaoxi suddenly spoke up. grandpa, why are you out here? yuan luochen stopped abruptly and looked behind him. in the end, no one was there! he instantly realized that he had been fooled and turned back angrily. ye xiaoxi! ye xiaoxi endured the excruciating pain in her neck and said with a smile, second uncle, so youre also afraid of grandpa. the yuan family is not entirely under your control yet, right? you want to kill me so brazenly. do you believe that ill tell grandpa about everything youve done? go ahead as you wish! lets see what the old master can do to me! yuan luochen said arrogantly. ye xiaoxi held li yus hand and turned around to look for old master yuan. however, after taking two steps, yuan luochens warning came from behind. ye xiaoxi, if you really dare to go to old master, 111 report that you and yuan xudong conspired to vie for the position of the yuan familys heir. also, dont even think about living a good life in the future. ill let you taste the bitterness of not dying! yuan luochen threatened word by word. ye xiaoxi paused in her tracks and said, ill say it one last time. i have no conspiracy with uncle xudong. if you insist on not believing me, then i cant do anything about it. she continued walking forward. when she turned the corner, she bumped into elizabeth-qianqian, who was walking towards them. she glanced at ye xiaoxi and remained silent. the three of them brushed past each other. and then. ye xiaoxi heard elizabeth and yuan luochens conversation and slowed down. qianqian, why are your eyes red? who bullied you? tell me, ill stand up for you. ill definitely teach that person a lesson! yuan luochen was as arrogant as ever. after two seconds, elizabeth choked up. yuan luochen, yuan xudong refused to get engaged to me. will you dare to beat him for me? of course! its his fortune that you value him! he actually dared to reject you. he really didnt know what was good for him! qianqian, im different from him. i like you. lets get engaged smack! a slap was heard. elizabeth said angrily, who wants to get engaged to you? a toad lusting after a swan! get lost! when ye xiaoxi heard that, she felt refreshed. serves him right! she thought. he had always wanted to become the head of the yuan family. but no one bought into it! was he beaten up by elizabeth? thats satisfying! she thought. for the first time, ye xiaoxi found elizabeth adorable. are you alright? a gentle voice of the gentle youth came from above. ye xiaoxi looked up and met his concerned gaze. her heart thumped wildly, and her cheeks turned red. im fine read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only she had just said two words when she felt a severe discomfort in her throat. ye xiaoxi coughed softly. li yu blamed himself, im your bodyguard, but i failed to protect you. im sorry. its okay. i asked you to leave, ye xiaoxi said as she recalled the scene just now, besides, neither of us expected him to be so ruthless. he dared to make a move at the yuan familys old mansion. this yuan luochen was really arrogant.. Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: A Casually Slapping Face! (2) chapter 369: a casually slapping face! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yuan xudongs previous concerns had proven valid. if she got close to him, it would indeed be too eye-catching. if yuan luochen had such thoughts, then the other six uncles must have their suspicions as well. although she didnt mind these things, it wasnt good to bring trouble to yuan xudong. in the future, she should be more careful not to get too intimate with the yuan familys brother. ye xiaoxi sighed softly and said, lets go back first. arent you going to look for the old master? li yu asked. no, grandpa hasnt been feeling well recently. i dont want to disturb him again and again. ye xiaoxi hadnt planned to trouble the old master too much. after all, one was his son, and the other was his granddaughter. he was stuck in the middle. li yu fell silent. ye xiaoxi didnt notice his strange behavior and quickened her pace towards her room. as soon as he accompanied ye xiaoxi to the bedroom, his phone rang. li yu took it out, glanced at it, and hung up. why arent you picking up? ye xiaoxi asked. its just an insignificant private matter. i dont want to take up office time. miss, have a good rest. ill call the doctor for you. okay, when you leave later, remember to take the supplement on the table with you. 1 prepared it for your sister. dont worry, ive consulted the doctor in advance. it is suitable for her condition, so i bought it for her. ye xiaoxi sat in front of the mirror with her back facing li yu. li yu held his breath and said, thank you for your kindness, miss, but these things are too expensive no matter how expensive something is, its not worth mentioning compared to a life. your sister is still so young and needs proper care. otherwise, it might leave a lifelong problem is neglected. ye xiaoxi said gently, anyway, these things mean nothing to me. you can take them. you dont have to feel burdened. li yu remained silent for a moment, then nodded as he said, yes. then, he turned around and left the room. he walked outside, took out his phone, and made a call. he lowered his voice and said, sir on the other end of the phone, yuan luochen flew into a rage. you bastard! despicable thing! have you forgotten who saved you and your sister when you were in danger? if it werent for me, your sister would have died long ago! you dont know how to be grateful and actually dare to lay hands on me! are you tired of living? sir gave me a mission to win misss favor. im just following your instructions. li yu answered seriously, his eyes as deep as the sea. if i offended you and you dont want me to continue this mission, 1 can leave miss immediately. yuan luochen was left speechless. after holding it in for a few seconds, he said, you dare to threaten me? fine very good go back to your room and kneel. without my order, youre not allowed to get up tonight! yes. li yu replied solemnly. yuan luochen hung up. on the other side. yan ruo saw that her weibo and website fans had all risen, and she provocatively sent jiang yining an invitation. [im going to hold a celebration banquet on saturday to find the most suitable owner for my manga. when the time comes, author ningxin, you must come and support me. i look forward to your presence.] she had also invited old master bo and bo qin. let them come together and open their eyes to take a good look! she could live a better life without them! previously, she had cooperated with the bo family entirely on account of his father, giving them alms! jiang yining received the invitation and smiled coldly. she immediately told the person who delivered the invitation, tell yan ruo that ill definitely be there. thank you for coming, miss jiang. after sending him off, jiang yining dialed a number and said a few words before hanging up. ye xiaoxi took two days off in a row and jiang yining called her. ye xiaoxi claimed that she had caught a slight cold and was afraid of spreading it to her classmates, so she didnt go to school. jiang yining suggested going to her house to take a look. ye xiaoxi dismissed her with the excuse that there was a doctor at home and she didnt need to trouble her to go back and forth. jiang yining could only give up. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only in the afternoon, lu zhi returned home early and arranged 66 luxury cars for jiang yining to attend the banquet in the evening. jiang yining smiled and said, im afraid thats not very good, right? it will steal yan ruos limelight. this is the effect 1 wanted. beneath lu zhis indifferent expression was a calculating and scheming look. yan ruo dared to invite yining because she wanted to show off and bully yining.. Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: A Casually Slapping Face! (3) chapter 370: a casually slapping face! (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio thats good he wanted everyone to see who was the star of the night! jiang yining hugged his arm and said, its good to have a husband. youre so thoughtful of me. 1 dont have to worry about it. 1 really want to stop working hard in the future and rely on you to support me. no problem, you can have an early retirement. lu zhi continued. jiang yining snorted. forget it. im a workaholic. i cant stop. a day without something to do makes her uncomfortable all over. she was destined not to be a full-time housewife. lu zhi lightly tapped her nose and said, then you can stop anytime you want to rest. then, he became her harbor, providing a place for her dock. jiang yining nodded. his eyes squinting with happiness, and he was very happy. at night, yan ruos celebration banquet was held as scheduled. for the sake of yuan luochen, many people attended, most of whom were prominent figures in a-city. as the guests arrived at the hotel, they expressed their congratulations to yan ruo. yan ruo wore a dress worth millions. she looked exquisite and elegant. under her elegant and polite demeanor, she couldnt hide her pride. thank you for taking the time to come. this cooperation is mainly due to the appreciation of second young master yuan. without him, 1 wouldnt have the glory i have today. when the others heard this, they happily flattered her. miss yan, youre too modest. you have the talent. second young master yuan has the discerning eye to find such a treasure. both of you are impressive! yan ruo immediately blossomed with a radiant smile. when bo qin and fu yiren got out of the car, they saw yan ruo surrounded by a large crowd. the scene of stars surrounding the moon was very lively. the two of them walked forward. they had planned to wait for all the guests to enter before going forward to talk to yan ruo. however, yan ruo saw them at a glance. mr. bo, miss fu, youre finally here. ive been waiting for you for a long time. yan ruo walked through the crowd and stood in front of the two of them. she said in a sarcastic tone, its all thanks to atr. bo terminating my contract that i was able to meet second young master yuan. today, i must toast to both of you. her words implied that bo qin was blind. bo qin said calmly, we are just a small temple and cannot afford such a big shot like you. now that youve terminated the contract and found a better opportunity, im happy for you. as for us, we can only sign with a manga artist who matches our identity, so you dont have to worry about us. did you sign a contract with jiang yining? jealousy and hatred flashed across yan ruos eyes. we havent gone through the signing process yet. weve only discussed the terms. at present, miss jiang is not very satisfied and is still negotiating, bo qin said. yan ruo opened her mouth to inquire about the conditions they offered to jiang yining. but before he could say anything. a fleet of luxury cars drove over in an orderly manner. everyones gaze was attracted by such a grand display. the convoy arrived in front of the hotel. the door of the leading car opened and lu zhi and jiang yining got out. yan ruos mouth twisted in anger. what did jiang yining mean by this? she, as the main character, only arranged for a car to come over. yet, she had come with a total of sixty to seventy cars over. wasnt this stealing her limelight? jiang yining and lu zhi walked up to her and greeted her politely. yan ruo, congratulations on signing a new company for your manga. congratulations, miss yan. yan ruos face darkened. she suppressed the anger in her heart and said, im very happy that you can come. but why did you drive so many cars here? jiang yining raised her eyes and gave lu zhi a playful look as she said, blame him. he said you signed a contract with a new company today, and your father and 1 are old friends. he insisted on having a high-profile celebration for you. i couldnt even stop him. lu zhi said indifferently, its just a few dozen cars. i can still afford it. yan ruo was speechless. she thought, can the two of you be any more shameless? if she really wanted to give her a grand scene, why wasnt the convoy following her, but jiang yining? besides, her father had a grudge against jiang yining! where did this old friend come from? it was just shameless nonsense! yan ruo was so angry that she almost bit through her teeth. she forced a smile on her face and said, please come in. alright. jiang yining held onto lu zhis arm and walked into the banquet hall confidently. yan ruo looked at their backs and secretly clenched her fists. jiang yining and lu zhi found bo qin and the others and sat down at the same table. some people recognized lu zhi and surrounded him, praising jiang yinings drawing skills. their children and wives all had her comic books. jiang yining knew that they were hypocritically flattering and trying to impress lu zhi. she didnt take it to heart. meanwhile, yan ruo accompanied yuan luochen to welcome all the guests. they walked up to jiang yining and boasted, previously, yonghui film and television company only offered me loo million. now, second young master yuan raised it to 150 million. when the tv series is filmed, 1 can also get a share of the profits tsk tsk, miss jiang, why dont you sign with longmen film and television company? she said these words without caring about bo qins dignity. bo qin and fu yiren remained expressionless. jiang yining and lu zhi looked at each other and smiled as she said, id be willing to sign with longmen film and television company. they might not be interested in me, after all, my fame is far less than yours. yan ruo snorted in her heart, at least you know your place. unexpectedly, jiang yining continued to speak slowly, besides, yonghui film and television company has treated me well. the price they offered me is also quite good. i dont want to sign with another company. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only yan ruos mouth twitched. she looked at bo qin and said with disdain, what good price can he offer you? boss bo, can i disclose the price publicly? jiang yining pretended to ask casually, after all, we signed a confidentiality contract. we cant just reveal the price. go ahead. it will be announced sooner or later anyway. bo qin nodded. jiang yining looked up at yan ruo and said in a clear voice, boss bo only offered me 400 million yuan. after the tv series is completed, ill get one-third of the profits. im really sorry, but it cant compare to the price longmen film and television company offered you.. Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: She Will Definitely Shine and Not Disappoint Me chapter 371: she will definitely shine and not disappoint me translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio 400 million compared to 150 million? wasnt this a blatant slap to the face? the surrounding people couldnt help but laugh softly. yan ruos smug expression gradually turned into anger. back when she signed the contract with yonghui film and television company, they only offered her a meager eight million! but now, theyre giving jiang yining 400 million yuan and a third of the profits as dividends! they simply didnt put her in their eyes! our yonghui film and television company is a small and insignificant company. how can we compare to longmen film and television company? miss jiang, its really hard for you to sign a contract with us. however, miss jiang, ill make it clear here. this year, our company will spare no effort to promote the film and television adaptation of your comic book. bo qin said this in front of so many people. he would undoubtedly keep his promise. otherwise, he could forget about staying in the film and television industry in the future. thank you, boss, jiang yining said gratefully. the two of them echoed each other, completely disregarding yan ruo. yan ruo slammed the wine glass heavily on the table and was about to mock bo qin. at this moment. yuan luochen walked over and held her shoulders. he asked, what are you guys talking about? why is it so lively? tell me about it too. let me enjoy the fun too. when yan ruo heard yuan luochens words, she got angry. bo qin bullied her, and this yuan guy bullied her. the reason why yonghui film and television company could offer such a high price to jiang yining was definitely because of the market standard in the industry. otherwise, why would yonghui film and television company make a loss? jiang yinings influence and fame werent even as good as hers, yet she was valued at 400 million yuan, plus a third of the dividends! she felt undervalued. no wonder yuan luochen was so happy to sign with her when she wanted to terminate the contract with yonghui film and television company. yan ruo really wanted to leave with an offended expression in front of yuan luochen. however, when she met yuan luochens gloomy gaze, she suppressed her temper as a rich young lady. she could vent her anger at jin yuhua casually. however, in front of outsiders, she was still rather cowardly. yan ruo lowered her eyes and whispered, we were just discussing miss jiangs contract with yonghui film and television company. 1 heard that yonghui film and television company generously offered miss jiang 400 million yuan and a third of the profits as dividends. were very envious. she omitted her provocation toward jiang yining and bo qin and only mentioned this. her goal was to embarrass yuan luochen. whoever dared to bully her would face retaliation, and yuan luochen was no exception. yuan luochen looked up in surprise and said, ceo bo is really bold, offering such a high price to miss jiang. its basically a gamble. jiang yining was indeed very popular, and her popularity was soaring. but to be honest, she was only worth 10 to 20 million in copyright fees. how could she be worth 400 million? not to mention the additional one-third of the profit share. bo qin had offered jiang yining such a price meant that jiang yinings manga-adapted tv series had to go viral across the entire internet! otherwise, it would undoubtedly result in a massive loss! however, yuan luochen also thought of another possibility. perhaps bo qin himself didnt care about how profitable jiang yinings adaptation would be. he just wanted to use this opportunity to curry favor with lu zhi, leveraging the connection to collaborate with the lu corporation. it is indeed a huge gamble, but i believe in miss jiangs ability. shell definitely shine and not disappoint me. bo qin smiled slightly and said with certainty. then 1 wish your tv series a soaring viewership. yuan luochen raised the glass of red wine in his hand and said with a smile. thank you, second young master yuan. i also wish you a pleasant collaboration with miss yan. thank you. the two wily men clinked their glasses, each harboring a bellyful of sinister intentions. the people around them were shrewd and could sense the strange atmosphere. but everyone chose to remain silent. that nights celebration became dull because of jiang yining and bo qins high-profile announcement of their collaboration. throughout the entire banquet, yan ruo couldnt muster any enthusiasm. fortunately, yuan luochen managed to hold the stage. finally, it ended. yan ruo didnt even send off the guests. she petulantly decided to drive away. yuan luochen gave his subordinates a look. they stepped forward to stop yan ruo and took her to the side. after jiang yining and lu zhi bid farewell to bo qin and the others, they left with their heads held high and their spirits lifted under the escort of the luxury cars. after sending off all the guests. yuan luochens expression instantly turned gloomy as he asked, wheres yan ruo? miss yan has been detained by us in the backyard. yuan luochen heard this and walked toward the backyard. when they were still some distance away from the backyard, he heard yan ruo shouting. who do you think you are? 1 only signed a working contract with your master, its not like i signed a lifelong servitude agreement. you have no right to detain me. miss yan, sir instructed us to keep you here. please dont leave without permission. get lost. call your master over! yuan luochen stepped into the courtyard and said in a deep voice, im here. if you have anything to say, you can say it now. yan ruo had been holding back her anger for the whole night. finally, she had a place to vent her anger. she questioned, why did yonghui film and television company offer such generous terms to jiang yining, but you only give me such a low treatment? yuan luochen, business negotiations rely on integrity. you cant bully me just because im young. then what do you want to do? yuan luochen had a faint smile on his face, making it hard for others to read his thoughts. i dont ask for much. at the very least, i want to be on par with jiang yining. in fact, yan ruo felt that her net worth was three times higher than jiang yinings! however, she also understood that nearly 1.2 billion was definitely something yuan luochen would definitely not agree with. what if i dont give you the money? what do you plan to do? terminate the contract with me? yuan luochen asked. of course! if 1 dont terminate the contract with you, do you think ill continue to work with you? yan ruo confidently asserted! oh, then bring me a compensation of 12 billion first. the smile on yuan luochens face disappeared as he said coldly. 12 billion? youre robbing me! theres no such compensation clause in the contract! yan ruo said angrily. youd better take a good look at the contents of this contract! yuan luochen took the contract from the bodyguard beside him and smashed it on her face. yan ruos delicate skin was cut by the a4 paper. she frowned and flipped through the contract. the first page, the second page, the third page all the way to the ninth page, there was no problem at all. it was exactly the same as what she had seen! isnt this contract with the previous one she mumbled half a sentence and her gaze fell on the tenth page of the contract. she couldnt help but stop. this contract isnt the one you showed me previously! yuan luochen, youre up to no good! you were the one who didnt pay attention to these details when you signed the contract. now, your name is written on the contract, your fingerprint is pressed on it, and its been notarized! it has legal effect. if you dare to breach the contract, dont you blame me for being ruthless! yuan luochen tore off his disguise and revealed his fierce and greedy true colors. yan ruo was so angry that her entire body was trembling and said, im going to sue you in court. this is a fraud! go ahead. i want to see how you can prove that i gave you a fraudulent contract without any witnesses or physical evidence. yuan luochen sneered, but you better remember this. 1 can still talk to you nicely now because youre still useful to me. once you take me to court, youll ruin the good situation at hand and make me suffer losses. since you cant afford the 12 billion to compensate me, ill sell you overseas and make you a plaything for the rich. ill make you live a fate worse than death for the rest of your life! yuan luochens last sentence sounded sinister. like a nail, it pierced into yan ruos heart. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only she felt a deep sense of fear. i i wont sue you. ill cooperate with you and promote it well. yan ruo definitely couldnt come up with 12 billion. if she went head-on with yuan luochen now, she would be courting death. no matter how angry she was, she dared not bet her entire life. she could only compromise. yuan luochen patted her cheek and said, be good. cooperate well and earn money for me. i wont mistreat you.. Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Engulfed In A Plagiarism Controversy (1) chapter 372: engulfed in a plagiarism controversy (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yan ruo forced a smile, but it looked more ugly than crying. yuan luochen didnt care if she was happy or not. he turned around and instructed xiao yeyu, who had arrived at some point in time, please persuade miss yan. dont let her get into a dead end. yes. xiao yeyu stepped forward and pulled yan ruo away. outside the door. yan ruo flung her hand away angrily. she couldnt deal with yuan luochen, but couldnt she bully a mere assistant? i shouldnt have had a falling out with assistant jing and chosen you, an outsider, as my assistant. yan ruo glared at her with hatred. youre in cahoots with yuan luochen. youve teamed up with him to trick me. 1 will never trust you again. every time she signed a contract, jin yuhua would scrutinize every detail and never let anyone take advantage of it. this time, she read through it herself and confirmed it with xiao yeyu. the last person to come into contact with the contract was someone surnamed xiao. no matter how she thought about it, she felt that xiao yeyu was the one who had swapped the contract. xiao yeyu smiled and said, whether you believe me or not, you have no choice but to trust me now. youre now tied to longmen film and television company. well rise and fall together. dont worry, other than the contract, well try our best to arrange the best for you. bicth! how dare you scheme against me! yan ruo saw that xiao yeyu didnt hide her scheme against her and was so angry that she raised her hand to slap her. but unexpectedly, xiao yeyu grabbed her wrist. and she twisted it out forcefully. yan ruo instantly cried out in pain. miss yan, im second young master yuans person, not someone you can casually mess with. you probably didnt hear what second young master said just now. 111 repeat it for you. if you dont cooperate with us obediently, hell sell you as a plaything to someone else. if you dont want your reputation to be ruined, youd better behave and stop causing trouble. otherwise, i wont be able to control my mouth and talk nonsense to sir. im afraid your ending will be much worse than now. after xiao yeyu finished speaking, she arrogantly pushed yan ruo away. yan ruo fell to the ground, feeling both angry and sad. she bit her lower lip tightly, and her head buzzed for a while. tears uncontrollably streamed down her face. she regretted it. however, she had already signed the contract. what else could she do? the next day. yonghui film and television company officially announced that they had reached a contract with the comic author, ningxin, for a copyright fee of 400 million yuan. and this astronomical copyright fee shocked everyone. media outlets rushed to report. it completely overshadowed yan ruos limelight! moreover, shortly after yonghui film and television company had signed the contract with jiang yining, they had already taken thunderous action. they bought the front-page headlines of several mainstream media outlets and featured an interview with jiang yining. apart from that, they also used public relations to eliminate all negative comments about jiang yining. for a moment, the internet was filled with positive comments about jiang yining! [ahhh, my baby ning is so awesome! as a newcomer, she could get 400 million in copyright fees! i will definitely support this manga adaptation!] [i hope the main characters meet our expectations and dont ruin such a good manga!] [congratulations to queen ning for selling the film and television rights! i want to cheer for you!] at the same time. the users of the comic website also started to tip like crazy. [user im little nings mother spent a lot of money and tipped five million yuan to the manga author, ningxin!] [breaking news! im the jiang familys little sunflower gave five hundred thousand to the manga author ningxin!] [queen ning is mine alone tipped the manga author, ningxin, 660,000 yuan!] in just a few hours, the accumulated tips had soared to eight million. the boss of the cool comics was overjoyed. however, jiang yining detected the scent of an acquaintance from the tip message. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only she called shen man and asked, mom, are you using the user im little nings mother? what? you found out? its so obvious. how can i not see it? jiang yining said, mom, dont waste your money. you might as well give me the money directly. its only five million. its not much. shen man was like a child who had made a mistake. she explained softly, 1 heard from other readers that manga artists can only be popular if they give tips. yining, didnt you just get the film and television rights? mommy wants to take advantage of the situation to create popularity for you if you lack money, ill transfer more money to your account. however, we still have to tip. shen man felt that her daughter-in-law had to have a good reputation! Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Engulfed In A Plagiarism Controversy (2) chapter 373: engulfed in a plagiarism controversy (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio she cant lose to anyone else! but how could jiang yining lack money? she had tens of billions in her bank account and countless real estate assets. no need, mom. im not short of money. i just dont want the website to take the cut, jiang yining replied. so be it. theyve also helped promote your work. shen man said generously, yining, these things are indispensable. jiang yining smiled, her lips curled. she lost her mother when she was young, and now that shen man took care of her in every way, she felt like she had another mother. alright, ill listen to mom. shen man was very happy to see that she had agreed. by the way, yining, did you hold your celebration party? this is the first time youve sold the film and television copyright. we have to celebrate. not yet. ah zhi told me last night that he wanted to hold a celebration party for me, but 1 found it troublesome, so i didnt let him do it. if you guys are busy, why dont 1 help you prepare everything? when the time comes, you just need to be the main character and show up. after shen man said that, she paused and said in a low voice, forget it. ill ask the old master to handle these things. otherwise, all zhi will be unhappy if he finds out. shen man really wanted to do everything properly for the two children. so that they wouldnt have to worry about anything. however, considering lu zhis rejection of her, she could only give up. jiang yining comforted her, mom, its okay. go ahead and do it. when the time comes, just tell ah zhi that everything was arranged by grandpa. wouldnt that be fine? is this really okay? shen man was very tempted, but she was still a little worried. of course. its just that its unfair to you. clearly, you did everything, but you have to give the credit to grandpa. i dont care about those empty honors. as long as i can do something for the two of you, im very happy. shen man smiled comfortably. jiang yining also smiled and said, thats good then. alright, i wont disturb you anymore. ill hang up first. ill call you again if theres anything 1 need you to confirm in the future. okay. jiang yining nodded. after hanging up the phone, jiang yining lay on the bed, turned on her computer, and logged into her dark web account. nearly two hundred people had sent her messages. ignoring the useless ones. her gaze fell on five or six of the messages related to the purchase of curium materials. [are you there? do you still have curium? i want to buy loot.] [as long as you have the goods, ill take it no matter how much.] [please reply as soon as possible after you come online.] jiang yining typed a few keys and replied, i have 50l curium. 111 sell it to you at market price. where should we trade? in the capital city, but you have to wait a month before 1 can meet you. alright, no problem. after negotiating with the other party, jiang yinings eyes turned cold. after the auction of the curium, lu zhi dispatched a large number of people to investigate the other party. however, the explosion of the cruise ship destroyed all the information. the follow-up tracking also became difficult. until today, no more useful clues had been found. now, someone had taken the initiative to come and ask for curium materials. this was another opportunity. this time, she was determined to catch the mastermind. at the same time. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only in a corner of a-city, someone registered a sina weibo account with her real name. after a long time of editing, she posted her first weibo post. [im a newbie comic author. 1 spent two years painstakingly creating a comic book. initially, 1 wanted to serialize it on cool comics, but after sending the manuscript to the editor, it was rejected. 1 wasnt strong enough, so 1 gave up on signing the contract. i continued to focus on creating new works and wanted to present a better one to everyone. however, i didnt expect that after i finished drawing my second work, 1 happened to come across the manga author ningxins work and realize that she was exactly the same as the manga 1 had been rejected for! 1 was shocked!] [i questioned the editor who reviewed the manuscript for me before, but the other party ignored me and even blacklisted me. i tried to talk to ningxin about this matter, but she also avoided me. for comic artists, their work was like a child that they had created with their own hands. i cant watch my own child be changed by someone else and then be claimed as their own.] [im just a lowly person. 1 sincerely request netizens to help me speak up. please help me, let comic artist ningxin be at ease, and return my child to me. 1, yang ni, swear that every word 1 say is true, without a trace of falsehood.. if even a single word is false, let my whole family perish! ] Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Engulfed In A Plagiarism Controversy (3) chapter 374: engulfed in a plagiarism controversy (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio because it was verified with real-name authentication, the other party also posted evidence of her work. therefore, the news was widely reposted by various major marketing accounts. [breaking news: ningxin, who sold a sky-high copyright fee of 400 million yuan, turns out to be a plagiarist!] [shocking: super-popular manga author ningxin caught in a plagiarism scandal?] [ningxin stands up to criticism, stealing others works to gain fame and fortune. isnt that shameful?] [cool comics colluded with author ningxin in plagiarism! a nest of snake and mouse, shameful!] the discussion on sina weibo had soared to 20 million by the evening. comments about the alleged plagiarism started appearing under jiang yinings weibo and the manga on the website. they prompted jiang yining to clarify the situation. otherwise, apologies would be due to the vast readership and the allegedly plagiarized individual. cool comics realized that something was amiss and quickly called jiang yining. when jiang yining received the call, she had just returned from the lu family mansion with lu zhi. when she heard about the plagiarism accusations, she told the websites representative, but my boss wants to marry me is my hard work. 1 can guarantee that every frame is original. if 1 am indeed guilty of plagiarism, i will bear all the consequences and will not implicate anyone else. ningxin, 1 believe you. however, online public opinion can be easily swayed. if we let this matter continue to ferment, even though were innocent, well be tarnished. we just secured the film and television rights. we cant afford any mishaps. yes, ill handle it as soon as possible. dont worry. well also investigate this matter on our side. lets split up. alright. after the call ended, jiang yining frowned slightly. lu zhi asked, whats wrong? someone accused you of plagiarism? yes. jiang yining searched for trending topics on weibo and indeed found the weibo post by yang ni. in just a few hours, her comments had exceeded 30,000, and her reposts had reached 50,000. the comments below were divided into two extremes. those who believed in yang ni were vehemently insulting jiang yining, while those who supported jiang yining steadfastly awaited the truth. jiang yining looked through the evidence listed by yang ni. the styles of the two works were indeed similar, and the plot also clashed with the characters in many places. based on these, it seemed like a case of plagiarism. jiang yining knew very well that she had never seen yang nis work, let alone plagiarized it. there was only one possibility left. it was yang ni who had deliberately plagiarized her work and tried to scam her. moreover, she had just posted on weibo, and within a few minutes, many marketing accounts had reposted it. there had to be someone pulling the strings behind the scenes. she already had suspicions from the subtle expressions of yan ruo and yuan luochen last night. jiang yining lightly tapped the screen of her phone and said, this matter is probably related to yuan luochen and yan ruo. they cant defeat us openly, so they resort to underhanded tactics. lu zhi sneered. dont worry. ill send someone to settle this matter. i do need your help, but you just need to help me investigate yang ni. as for the rest, 111 gather the evidence myself. jiang yining blinked. dont forget what i do for a living. she was the queen of hackers. no online fraud could escape her eyes. yuan luochen and the others had fallen right into her hands this time. she thought, humph! lets just wait and see! jiang yinings eyes darkened. lu zhi had full confidence in his clever wife and said, okay, go ahead. leave yang ni to me. the couple exchanged a confident smile, their eyes filled with the assurance of victory. at the yuan familys apartment. yuan luochen looked at the extensive reports on plagiarism and smiled happily. he picked up a cigar. xiao yeyu sat on his lap, and her delicate hands stroked his chest. she said, sir, my idea this time worked well, right? modern peoples awareness of rights protection was getting stronger and stronger. if jiang yining was involved in plagiarism, then she wouldnt be able to clear her name. so what if the bo family offered an astronomical price for her copyright fees? in the end, they would still suffer a total loss! after enduring for so long, yuan luochen finally had a chance to retaliate against jiang yining! xiao yeyu was ecstatic. yuan luochen took a puff of his cigar and sprayed it on her face. he pinched her chin and praised her, youre really a clever little girl. i didnt dote on you for nothing. xiao yeyu giggled and leaned into his arms affectionately. master, you truly cherish me. how about giving me a child? with a child, she could truly stay by yuan luochens side. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only xiao yeyu knew that yuan luochen was trying to please miss elizabeth and wanted to marry her as his legal wife. it didnt matter. she could be the concubine. as long as she could hold the real power in her hands, she didnt care how many wives he had. yuan luochen said enigmatically, yeyu, youre still young. theres no need to rush. disappointment flashed across xiao yeyus eyes, but she didnt pester him further. she said understandingly, well, 111 listen to your arrangements.. Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: I’m Willing to Pay Ten Times the Price in Exchange for Your Betrayal (1) chapter 375: im willing to pay ten times the price in exchange for your betrayal (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the things she did for yuan luochen were too few to win his favor. but there was no hurry. theres plenty of time. as long as yuan luochen could successfully secure the position of the head of the yuan family, she would be the future mistress of the yuan family. because the plagiarism incident had stirred up a lot of attention, jiang yining called shen man to postpone the celebration banquet. she didnt want to risk being attacked while the controversy was still hot. shen man was very worried and asked her if she needed help. jiang yining told her that there was no need and promised her that it would only take a few days to resolve this matter. only then did shen man calm down and wait patiently. in the next two days, jiang yining thoroughly investigated all the evidence that yang ni had posted online. eventually, she realized that yang ni had indeed submitted a work to an editor two years ago, but the style was completely different from hers. yang ni had intentionally replaced her earlier work with a recent imitation to smear her reputation. as for the release time of the screenshot, it was naturally photoshopped by an expert. jiang yining effortlessly restored the original timestamp. in addition, jiang yining also found out on the dark web that yang ni had maliciously plagiarized another classmates graduation project during her university days. at that time, the victim had posted it on the bs forum. yang ni arrogantly provoked her accuser, claiming to have solid evidence and suggesting they take legal action instead of arguing online. jiang yining sneered. shameless indeed. meanwhile, lu zhis investigation into yang ni revealed new developments. yang ni had recently interviewed for a job at a company under yuan luochen. however, she didnt get the job and had been unemployed. she stayed at home with her financially struggling family. it could even be said that they were penniless. she had a paralyzed mother and a younger brother who liked to relax and hated to work. logically speaking, if yang ni didnt work, her family wouldnt be living well. however, yang ni was surprisingly extravagant. she even made a down payment for a small apartment right after she posted it on weibo. the source of this money was untraceable. combining all the clues, jiang yining and lu zhi speculated that yuan luochen had bribed yangni. thus, the two of them discussed. they knew what to do. the next day. jiang yining arranged to meet yang ni. the other party readily agreed. the two of them met at a cafe. yang ni deliberately delayed her arrival by half an hour, but she didnt expect jiang yining to arrive even later than her. yang ni was instantly unhappy. she considered herself the victim in this matter. jiang yining had a favor to ask of her, and she still dared to be so arrogant. why are you so late? arent you here to apologize sincerely? yang ni spoke in an unfriendly tone. jiang yining looked at the mean-looking girl in front of her and smiled faintly. dont you just want money? i can offer you a satisfactory price, so what does it matter if im late or not? when yang ni heard this, her eyes revealed greed. she was indeed short of money, a lot of it. ever since she was young, she had been looked down upon by many and experienced too much humiliation and injustice due to her lack of money. therefore, as she grew older, her desire for money intensified. when yuan luochen approached her, she didnt hesitate to agree, solely because he was willing to give her a million! one million! that was a number that she had never encountered in her entire life! she had used the advance payment of 300,000 yuan from yuan luochen to buy a small apartment. after the matter was settled, she would get the remaining 600,000 yuan. she planned to indulge in luxury goods and embark on a global tour! she wants to splurge! yang ni endured it for a while and pretended not to care. she said, of course i want money. but i want you to apologize and admit that you plagiarized my work. also, you have to compensate me with all the money you earned from the comic but my boss wants to marry me. jiang yining rested her chin on one hand and went straight to the point with a smile. i havent done anything wrong, so i wont admit to it. besides, even if im willing to compensate you with all the money, you might not get much, right? what do you mean? who said you didnt plagiarize? you plagiarized my work! yang ni was rational and boastful. jiang yining cryptically uttered three words, yuan luochen. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only yang nis heart skipped a beat. this jiang yining was too powerful, wasnt she? she had found yuan luochen so quickly? i i dont understand what you mean. why are you mentioning others? dont involve others in our matters. yang ni stuttered as she finished speaking. her gaze became determined and sharp again. why should she be afraid? mr.. yuan had told her that even if the other party found out about him, they wouldnt be able to get any real evidence! Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: I’m Willing to Pay Ten Times the Price in Exchange for Your Betrayal (2) chapter 376: im willing to pay ten times the price in exchange for your betrayal (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining, stop beating around the bush with me! why did you ask me out today?! jiang yining didnt expect yang ni to be so shameless. she had already made it so clear, but she could still maintain such composure. jiang yining chuckled and said, how much did yuan luochen offer you? im willing to pay ten times the price in exchange for your betrayal. ten times the price? wouldnt that be ten million? a windfall! a windfall! yang ni was so shocked that she even forgot to breathe. she only came back to her senses when she felt a little suffocated. is what you said true? are you not deceiving me? jiang yining, dont play with me. yang ni still couldnt believe that jiang yining would offer her so much money. of course its true. im being framed and plagiarized by you, and the benefits involved are huge. compared to the small amount of money im giving you, im more concerned about the profits generated from my comics. jiang yining looked at her, dipped her slender fingers in water, and casually wrote a series of numbers on the table. i wonder if this amount can make miss yang turn against yuan luochen? twenty million! yang ni swallowed hard and her face turned red with excitement. if she really had 20 million yuan, she could immediately immigrate abroad and live a prosperous life. she no longer had to live with her sickly mother and her good-for-nothing brother. no one could hold her back. yang ni was genuinely tempted, but she also had her concerns. before yuan luochen started cooperating with her, he had warned her repeatedly not to betray him. otherwise, he would have plenty of ways to deal with her. she was afraid of yuan luochens retaliation. after jiang yining quoted a price, she observed yang nis reaction. noticing that she was quite satisfied with the offer, she didnt say anything else. instead, she waited patiently. time slowly passed jiang yining waited for about ten minutes before she took her bag and stood up. she said, since youre not willing, i wont force you. lets take the legal route. anyway, i didnt plagiarize and have a clear conscience. its only a matter of time before i clarify. yang ni immediately grabbed her arm and pleaded, miss jiang, i didnt say 1 didnt want to! its just jiang yining turned around and glanced at her. yang ni was stung by her noble gaze and immediately released her grip. she stood up straight and said, yuan luochen holds power and influence in a-city. if 1 take your money to help clear your name, he will definitely retaliate against me. who will guarantee my safety then? i do want money, but 1 have to live to spend it, dont you think so? jiang yining said slowly, 111 guarantee your safety. after this matter is over, i can send you anywhere you want to go. yang ni heaved a sigh of relief and said, alright, ill cooperate with you. but you have to pay me a deposit of two million yuan first. no problem, i can give it to you. jiang yining took out a bank card from her bag and placed it on the table. the password is 763455. yang ni no longer concealed her greed and reached out to take the card. however, jiang yining held the bank card before she could touch it. yang ni looked up and stared at her as she asked, are you going back on your word? no, i wont go back on my word. this small amount means nothing to me. yang ni felt jealous. why was she so poor while these rich people were so rich? wasnt it because they knew how to reincarnate? if she had been born into a rich family, she wouldnt have been used by these rich people. then what do you mean? i just want you to obey my every command in everything you do. otherwise, ill expose our collaboration. you know yuan luochen very well. once he finds out that you betrayed him, can you imagine what kind of fate awaits you? yang ni was cunning by nature, and jiang yining didnt intend to give her money for nothing. i will never betray you. not for anything else, but for the remaining 18 million. after yang ni finished speaking, she secretly exerted force, wanting to pull out the bank card. jiang yining let go. yang ni held the precious card in her hands and grinned as she said, thank you, miss jiang. i will definitely complete every task you give me. good. jiang yinings expression remained indifferent, and no one could tell whether she was happy or angry. with the negotiations concluded, the two went their separate ways. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only jiang yining went to the lu family mansion. in the end, she saw a sneaky figure at the entrance of the old mansion. jiang yining frowned slightly. this personwhy did she look so much like the arrogant and provocative instigator in the mall? when she scrutinized the person, that person also noticed her.. Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: I’m Willing to Pay Ten Times the Price in Exchange for Your Betrayal (3) chapter 377: im willing to pay ten times the price in exchange for your betrayal (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the other party was stunned for a moment and slowly walked out from the dark. she said, youre the young mistress of the lu family, right? weve met before. what are you doing here? jiang yining asked coldly. she never had a good impression of third parties. yu lingyu could see the disdain in jiang yinings eyes and tone. she felt a little uncomfortable, but she still said politely, i came to look for tan shu and tell him something ever since lu tanshu left in a huff, he had never come to look for her again. every time she called, he would hang up. yu lingyu had no other choice but to come here. oh, that has nothing to do with me. jiang yining replied coldly and turned to leave. however, she heard yu lingyus soft voice from behind her. im pregnant. its tan shus child. young mistress, for the sake of the child in my belly, please help me tell tan shu to come and meet me. jiang yining stopped in her tracks. she turned around and looked at the girl who was only in her twenties, about the same age as her. she said sarcastically, my father-in-law can be your father now. when this child is born, im afraid hell be laughed at by his peers. having a father who looks like a grandfather, isnt that embarrassing? yu lingyu bit her lower lip and said, i genuinely love tan shu. its not about his wealth, so i dont care about his age. jiang yining chuckled. some people use the guise of true love to recklessly harm others. if lu tanshu really loved this young lady, he would have divorced shen man for her a long time ago. after so many years of not getting a divorce, didnt he express very clearly that he didnt care about a mistress? unfortunately, the mistress didnt understand. jiang yining didnt say anything. yu lingyu was afraid that she wouldnt help her convey the message, so she said, ill wait here as long as it takes for you to talk to tan shu. there will always be someone from the lu family who will help me speak up. jiang yining said, just wait then. after saying that, she entered the old mansion without looking back. yu lingyu looked at her back and stomped her feet. was she looking down on her? when she safely delivered this child, the lu family would have to accept her even if they didnt want to. at that time, she would be tan shus wife. jiang yining would have to treat her respectfully and courteously! when jiang yining entered the old mansion, she originally wanted to see shen man. but now, she was a little hesitant. she didnt know whether to tell shen man about yu lingyus pregnancy. actually, according to her, shen man and lu tanshus relationship had broken up. why didnt they get a divorce earlier? if it were she who didnt like someone, she would immediately kick the other party out. why would she drag things out and let a mistress come to provoke her? however, it wasnt good for her to interfere in the matters of her elders. jiang yining hesitated. after a moment of consideration jiang yining turned around and went to find old master lu. coincidentally, he was still at home at this time. jiang yining accompanied the old master in a game of chess for a while, not uttering a word. old master lu noticed and asked, whats wrong with you today? youre so quiet, not like your usual self. she was usually not very talkative, but not as reserved as she was now. certainly, something must have happened. did all zhi bully you? tell me, ill teach that brat a lesson, old master lu said. he wouldnt dare bully me. jiang yining said clearly, grandpa, i met a girl when 1 just entered the house. she claimed to be looking for my father-in-law. moreover, shes pregnant the chess piece in old master lus hand fell onto the chessboard with a thud. his expression immediately turned ugly. nonsense! its fine if hes fooling around outside! actually having a child! how could he face all man! this child must be aborted. otherwise, he and his lover will get lost! jiang yining was speechless. why did it feel like her father-in-law wasnt the old masters biological son, and her mother-in-law was the old masters biological daughter? old master lu cursed and realized that it was inappropriate to say such things in front of yining. he forcefully held it back. yining, dont mention this matter to anyone for now, including ah man and ah zhi. ill handle it. yes, grandpa. jiang yining nodded. old master lu frowned. after a while, he put down the chess piece and said, forget it. im not in the mood anymore. well play another day. okay, grandpa, take it easy. dont anger yourself. jiang yining advised. old master lu sighed and said, if all the children at home were as sensible as you, i wouldnt have to worry so much.. jiang yining smiled faintly and said, ive caused trouble sometimes too. its just that grandpa doesnt know. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only girl, you know how to comfort people. the two of them exchanged a few words. jiang yining took her leave. after she left, old master lu called the housekeeper over with a gloomy expression and gave a few instructions in a low voice. the housekeeper left in a hurry.. Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Provocation Turned Into Humiliation (1) chapter 378: provocation turned into humiliation (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio on the other side. as soon as yang ni got home, she called yuan luochen and told him about jiang yinings meeting with her. sir, she offered me twenty million to betray you. 1 didnt agree with it. dont worry, ive chosen to cooperate with you. no matter how much the other party offers, i wont be tempted. well done, yuan luochen praised. youre so loyal, i wont mistreat you. since jiang yining is willing to give you 20 million yuan. after the matter is settled, i will give you the same amount of money. thank you, sir! yang ni expressed her gratitude, overjoyed by the prospect. that was great. with money from jiang yining and now yuan luochens! this deal was really worth it! yuan luochen continued, ive arranged for a tv station interview for you. tomorrow, youll bring them to jiang yinings school to make a scene. make sure to embarrass her. yes, sir, i understand. yang ni replied with a smile. after hanging up the phone, yuan luochen smirked. he thought, jiang yining was truly naive. she actually wanted to bribe his people? the price she could afford, he could afford as well. she was still young and didnt understand the complexity of society. bound to fail! when jiang yining returned home, she didnt mention yu lingyu to lu zhi. instead, she told him that she had already settled yang ni. lu zhi always trusted her and said, since youve convinced her, i wont interfere anymore. however, you still have to be careful of her. someone who can betray yuan luochen might as well betray you. yes, i have my own ways of handling her. jiang yining smiled and leaned on his shoulder. she said, in a couple of days, cool comics has arranged a book signing event for me. readers are strongly requesting your presence. mr. lu, would you be willing to grace the occasion? are you asking me to sell my charm to boost your sales? lu zhi asked meaningfully. youre my husband. shouldnt you lend a helping hand when your wife is in a bind? as for selling charm, thats too harsh a phrase. jiang yining leaned on his shoulder like a cat and played with his palm. lu zhi leaned close to her ear and said, no problem if you want me to help you. however, how are you going to repay me? his warm breath brushed against her ear. jiang yining had always been sensitive, and her body couldnt help but tremble. lu zhi looked at her with a burning gaze, his intentions clear without uttering a word. jiang yining was silent for a moment and said, lu zhi, 1 heard that mens sexual needs will weaken after the age of twenty-five. after the age of thirty, its almost gone. why do you seem to be quite passionate about this? when lu zhi heard this, his face turned as black as ink. can 1 do it? do you want to give it a try? jiang yining was speechless. the next second she wanted to escape. however, lu zhi pressed her down onto the sofa. just because youre young, 1 havent made a move on you. never thought youd misunderstand my abilities. sweetie, our wedding has already been held. how about we complete the bridal chamber tonight? i was wrong. i shouldnt have doubted you. im sorry! jiang yining admitted defeat. lu zhi smiled and said, its too late to admit your mistakes now! with that, he lowered his head. he sealed her lips with a kiss. the next day, jiang yining climbed out of bed with her red and swollen lips. she sat in front of the mirror and looked at herself with regret. why did she provoke lu zhi? yesterday, she was almost tortured to death by him. although they didnt reach the last step, the rest had been done. jiang yining thought about last night and blushed. she sat in the room and was lost in thought for a long time. only then did she walk out. when they arrived downstairs, the servants had already prepared breakfast. lu zhi sat at the side with a calm and noble expression. he showed no signs of the beastly behavior from last night. what a cultured scum. jiang yining pretended to be calm and sat opposite him. lu zhi pushed the milk in front of her and said, drink more. its good for your health. my health is fine. i dont need supplements. is that so? lu zhi asked lightly. he didnt know who it was last night that had turned into a puddle after five minutes of kissing. jiang yinings body buzzed, and all the blood in her body flowed back to her brain. her face was so hot that it was about to burn. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only she picked up a piece of bread from the table and stuffed it into her mouth. she said, lets eat. dont talk so much. lu zhi bit the bread into his mouth, a deep and ambiguous smile on his lips. after breakfast. jiang yining went to school. as soon as she stepped into the school gate, she noticed numerous banners hanging on the campus. they were all publicizing yan ruos book signing event in the school.. Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Provocation Turned Into Humiliation (2) chapter 379: provocation turned into humiliation (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining sneered and walked forward without glancing around. when she arrived at the classroom, before she could sit down, there was a commotion at the door. then, a group of students surrounded yan ruo and xiao yeyu. author yan ruo, i really like your comic book! can 1 have your autograph? yan ruo is so beautiful. shes much more photogenic than in the live broadcast. author, i will definitely buy your comic and support you! the influx of students admired yan ruo with starry-eyed expressions. yan ruo only smiled and swept her gaze across the crowd before finally fixing her gaze on jiang yining. she walked over to her and said, long time no see. jiang yining ignored her and treated her like air. yan ruo didnt feel awkward. i came to your school for a signing event today. i heard that you were here too, so 1 came over to take a look. after all, we are old friends. she paused for a moment and continued, oh right, i heard that you were reported for plagiarism. miss jiang, 1 believe in you. after all, there are still a few people who are born with artistic talent. even if you havent studied painting systematically, you can learn it by yourself. yuan luochen had already investigated and found out that jiang yining had never majored in art at university. yet her art style reached the level of a master of traditional chinese painting. isnt this ridiculous? it was precisely because of this conflict that yuan luochen dared to look for yang ni to expose jiang yinings plagiarism. yan ruo, ostensibly speaking up for jiang yining, subtly implied that jiang yining lacked genuine talent. the students who followed her in discussed in low voices. thats right. ningxin hasnt received any professional art education. how could she draw so well? ive suspected for a long time that she had hired a ghostwriter. her husband is powerful and influential. its possible for him to spend some money to promote her. her character is too despicable. during the live broadcast, she deliberately bought news and trending searches to trample on author yan ruo. a dozen or so people chatted animatedly, creating a lively atmosphere. yan ruos eyes flashed with a hint of accomplishment. following yuan luochen wasnt without benefits. at least yuan luochens tricks could allow her to trample on jiang yining under her feet! dont speak like that. jiang yining is innocent. i believe she didnt do those things. yan ruo pretended to sympathize. jiang yining knocked on the table and drew her attention. she said calmly, ive never plagiarized anyone. i dont need anyone to believe that. i just need to believe in myself. the truth will prevail, even in court. she raised her eyes and looked at the dozen or so people behind yan ruo. she said, as a dog, its understandable to bark a few times because of its masters command. however, if they bark at the wrong target, they have to take responsibility for their actions. 1 have a bad temper, and anyone who baselessly challenges me will find their barking mouths torn apart, teeth knocked out, leaving them with no chance to boast. understand? jiang yining smiled slightly, and a murderous expression appeared on her face. the dozen or so students who were originally chattering were shocked by her aura and instantly fell silent. yan ruo didnt expect jiang yining to have such a fierce side, and she couldnt help but be stunned. the other students in the class knew how good jiang yining was, and most of them believed that she hadnt plagiarized. so, someone stood out from the crowd and shouted, are you students from our class? if not, get out! stop defaming our classmates! this statement made other students react. thats right! jiang yinings ability was evident. so why believe online accusations without evidence? if it was really plagiarism, then take out real evidence and sue her in court! without concrete proof, they came to provoke her. did they think that all the students in her class were mascots and only knew how to watch? get out! dont embarrass yourself in our class! get lost! get lost! get lost! we dont welcome you! the students echoed the sentiment! all the students stood up and walked to yan ruo and the other students, ordering them to leave. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only jiang yining was stunned. she never expected that her classmates would stand up for her. after all, their relationship wasnt particularly close. yan ruo and the other students felt suffocated under the pressure. she reluctantly stared at jiang yining and left the classroom. jiang yining curled her lips into a smile that came from the bottom of her heart.. Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Provocation Turned Into Humiliation (3) chapter 380: provocation turned into humiliation (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio why didnt she realize that her classmates were so cute in the past? yan ruo was chased out of the classroom, but she didnt give up. what happened just now was just a warm-up. now, it was time for the main act. has the director of education arrived? hes here. xiao yeyu said, second young master yuan called him personally. he will naturally give a face and come to school. good. yan ruo nodded in satisfaction. in order to avoid jiang yinings unwillingness to cooperate, yuan luochen specially invited the director of education to come to qing university to give a speech. when the time came, they would call the students from jiang yinings class to attend. it was impossible for jiang yining not to come over. heh a good show was about to begin. when yan ruo thought of what would happen next, she couldnt help but laugh out loud. she followed xiao yeyu to the conference building of qing university. the setting inside had already been set up. the director of education sat in the middle, she sat on the left, and about three thousand copies of her comic books were arranged behind her. after the director of educations speech, her book signing event would officially begin. after waiting for about twenty minutes yan ruo met with the people from the education bureau. the other party admired her talent and her father very much, so he praised her. yan ruo said politely, you flatter me. my abilities arent that strong. honestly, im ashamed to say that ive studied painting for more than ten years, but im not even as good as a part-time painting student at qing university. oh? is there really such a thing? the director of education was very interested. having outstanding and excellent students in his jurisdiction was also his pride! thats right. that students name is jiang yining, and her pen name is ningxin. she was very popular recently, and the fanbase for her comic reached 15 million across the entire internet. yan ruoke flattered. i have an impression of this name. my daughter has been nagging me about her recently. 1 didnt expect her to be a student of qing university. truly, a gathering of talents in the a-city top 1 university. the director of education rarely paid attention to gossip news, so he was not sensitive to this aspect. he didnt know about jiang yinings background at all, let alone the plagiarism incident that had been widely discussed on the internet. he turned to the principal of qing university and said, call student jiang over later. she will speak on behalf of your school. we must nurture such students well. they will be the pillars of our country in the future. the principal wiped his sweat and nodded as he said, yes. he immediately sent someone to call jiang yining over. yan ruo listened to their conversation and laughed secretly. this rainbow fart wasnt in vain. at least, it ensured that jiang yining would come over. without the main character, the play couldnt go on. now, everything was foolproof. when jiang yining arrived at the venue, there were already nearly 2,500 students sitting inside. it was very noisy. the principal led her to the director of education and said proudly, this is jiang yining. shes not only good at drawing, but shes also excellent in it major. the director of education patted her on the shoulder and said, i didnt expect you to be such a delicate lady. youve done well. keep up the good work. thank you. jiang yining said lightly. the director of education brought her to the right-hand side of the chairmans seat and said, sit here. later, you will speak on behalf of the students of qing university. strive for glory for your qing university. there are quite a number of media reporters here today, but dont be nervous. just be casual. jiang yining didnt want to appear in front of the media cameras with so many classmates around. however, when the school leaders and teachers looked at her with hopeful eyes, she was too embarrassed to refuse and could only sit down. not long after. yan ruo walked over and saw jiang yining. she smiled and said, we meet again. that despicable tone of hers was truly detestable. jiang yining said calmly, yeah, fate has brought us together again. the director of education heard their conversation and asked, are the two of you close? did you know each other before? jiang yining said, we know each other, but were not close. im more acquainted with her father. really? 1 heard that yan ruos father is the disciple of master qi bai of traditional chinese painting. the director of education also wanted to see what kind of painting skills qi bais disciples daughter had, so he took some time out of his busy schedule to come to qing university today. yes, ive known him for many years. we met when qi bai was still alive. jiang yining gave an affirmative answer. thats really fate. the director of education sighed. when yan ruo heard jiang yinings words, she was a little confused. did jiang yining really know her father that early? previously, she had heard that jiang yining had a grudge against her father. she had asked about it, but jiang yining hadnt answered. therefore, she really didnt know when the two of them met and what kind of grudges they had. hearing jiang yinings words, yan ruo felt that she was lying. according to the timeline, when his father left the country, jiang yining was only 14 or 15 years old. at such a tender age, how could she have a deep grudge with her father? even after so many years, she still harbored a desire for revenge. thats right. she must have lied on purpose to gain the favor of the director of education. yan ruo thought disdainfully. at this moment, the host walked onto the stage and made everyone quiet down. the director of education also took the microphone and delivered a friendly speech. after he finished speaking, yan ruo followed up with a few words. the general idea was that she liked the learning atmosphere of qing university, so she came to hold the book signing event again and again, hoping that everyone would support her. she ended the speech quickly and looked at jiang yining. she said, now, lets welcome the student representative of qing university, jiang yining, to give us a speech. when the students below heard this name, they all focused their gazes on the stage. this was jiang yining! read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only which qing university student hadnt heard of her achievements? however, not everyone had seen her before! the spotlights shone on jiang yining, illuminating her face. she had a beautiful face, jet-black hair, exquisite facial features, and jade-white skin. she was clean, refreshing, and indifferent. this jiang yining was indeed good-looking.. Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Simply Too Handsome! (1) chapter 381: simply too handsome! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the entire audience was amazed by jiang yinings beauty and talent. however, yan ruo secretly dialed a number. she didnt speak to the other party. after the phone rang six times, she hung up directly. this was their prearranged signal. almost at the same time. yang ni brought a large group of reporters and rushed into the conference venue. all the reporters aimed their cameras at the center of the stage. yang ni rushed to jiang yining and slammed the table. she shouted, jiang yining, you plagiarized my work! what right do you have to speak as a student representative!? what qualifications do you have! she turned to look at the school leader next to her and yelled, isnt qing university the best school? dont you care about the issue of students plagiarizing? are you just going to stand by and let jiang yining act recklessly? have you been bribed by lu zhi? she was so agitated that the microphone buzzed. the reporters who followed her in also aimed their microphone at jiang yining. miss jiang, what is your response to the plagiarism accusation? are you innocent? or is what ms. yang ni said true? miss jiang, please give a positive response to the plagiarism accusation! miss jiang, dont you feel guilty for causing so much pain to ms. yang ni? all the reporters spoke at the same time, and the scene was extremely chaotic. yang ni also covered her face and burst into tears. she looked very pitiful. the students sitting below also discussed animatedly. they thought, what was going on? yan ruo stepped forward and said, were in the middle of a meeting. please leave. the school leaders also said, please leave first. well do the interview after we finish the meeting. miss yan, youre a senior in the comic world. why are you speaking up for a plagiarizer? yang ni accused, ive liked your comics for a long time. you disappoint me. yan ruo looked at jiang yining with a troubled expression and said, miss jiang, why dont you give them an explanation? its not a good thing to continue making a fuss like this. the school leaders, the education bureau officials, about 3,000 students, and dozens of media outlets were all here. if jiang yining didnt give a clear explanation, she wouldnt be able to step down from the stage. but this was exactly what yan ruo and yuan luochen wanted. jiang yining looked steadily at yan ruo in front of her and said, do i need to explain anything? if i didnt plagiarize, then i didnt. 1 am the victim in this case. are you all now pressuring me and assuming that i am the plagiarizer? its not that we are saying it this way. evidence has been presented. but you havent presented anything no wonder we doubt you, yan ruo said hypocritically. yang ni shouted, youre just a person who doesnt have any foundation in painting. how can you paint like a master of traditional chinese painting? i have been studying traditional chinese painting for almost twelve years! jiang yining, ive seen shameless people before, but ive never seen someone as shameless as you! jiang yining pursed her lips and smiled faintly as she said, yang ni, when we met privately before, your words werent like this. yang nis eyes flickered, and she said, i did meet you! but that was because you wanted to bribe me with money to shut me up! unfortunately, i dont care about your petty money! i only want justice! jiang yining said, its really ironic that the word justice comes out of your mouth. isnt it ironic when it comes from your mouth? yang ni sneered, im telling you, if you dont return my work and apologize to me publicly, ill fight you to the death! yan ruo timely stepped forward and said, yining, considering how well you paint, you should have a master, right? why dont you invite your master out and let everyone see? this way, you can prove your innocence. the two of them echoed each other and forced jiang yining into a desperate situation. the school officials and the director of education also looked at her with complicated expressions. they seemed to be waiting for her response. jiang yining said after a moment of silence, i dont have a master. the whole scene erupted into an uproar. they thought, how could she draw so well without a master? was this not a joke? read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only yan ruo pretended to be surprised and said, you didnt have a master to teach you. did you rely solely on self-study? yining, we are friends, and i would like to stand on your side, but im really sorry your way of handling this is too she didnt say the rest of her words, but everyone present knew what she meant. that was, jiang yining had indeed plagiarized! therefore, she couldnt produce any evidence to prove herself! you said you didnt plagiarize! jiang yining, youre such a scoundrel! Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Simply Too Handsome! (2) chapter 382: simply too handsome! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yang ni rushed forward and wanted to hit her. however, as soon as she got close, jiang yining grabbed her arm and executed a shoulder throw. bang! yang ni fell heavily to the ground in a sprawling position! it was so painful that she couldnt even make a sound. everyone was shocked again! although it wasnt appropriate to resort to violence in public, jiang yinings posture was too clean and neat! she was simply too handsome! not only were the boys stunned, but even the girls were impressed! you how can you hit someone? yan ruo was so shocked that she stuttered. jiang yining clapped her hands and said, if i didnt do this, would she listen to me calmly? she looked around and said, its true that 1 have never had a master who taught me how to draw. i didnt dare to call him master because 1 have never formally acknowledged him as my master. however, master qi bai taught me for two years. if you dont believe me, you can find traces of qi bais style in my works! jiang yining glanced at yang ni and arrogantly asked, whats your relationship with qi bai? why do your works have his traces everywhere? everyone was stunned. no wonder the style of but my boss wants to marry me was so exquisite! her level was extremely high! qi bai actually imparted his knowledge of painting to her! i ive liked qi bai since i was young thats why my works imitate his everywhere. whats wrong? yang ni stuttered and lied, besides, you claimed that qi bai once taught you. do you have any evidence? yan ruo was also stunned by jiang yinings words, but she quickly reacted. miss jiang, its not that i dont want to speak up for you. my father is qi bais direct disciple, and he has never mentioned you to me. are you mistaken? maybe you found a fake master! qi bai was already dead. they couldnt possibly dig out his ashes to testify, right? why would jiang yining come up with a decent reason to lie? the rest of the people had initially believed jiang yinings words. now that yan ruo denied it, they started to doubt it again. jiang yining chuckled in the face of everyones questioning gazes. she said, moreover, how many times have you met elder qi? how many times have you been to his home? youre not familiar with him at all. isnt it normal for you to not know me? ask your father to come out and personally deny that i wasnt taught by elder qi. only then will it be more believable. her series of questions made yan ruo speechless. the last two sentences were even more ulterior. yan ruo knew that jiang yining had a grudge against her father, so she tried every possible means to force her father to return to the country. now, she wanted her father to stand out and point out that jiang yining and elder qi didnt know each other. wouldnt that be exactly what she wanted? no, my father is not in good health. he currently lives in the united states. how can he come back for such a small matter? yan ruo refused on the spot. if you think its a small matter, your father might not think so. ive known him for many years and ive seen how well elder qi treats him. hes like a biological father to his son. in a few days, it will be the anniversary of elder qis death. as elder qis direct disciple, your father will return to the country to pay his respects, right? cant he come to qing university on the way? jiang yining said slowly, or is it because your father doesnt care about elder qi and refuses to return to the country to pay his respects? yan ruo was instantly infuriated that her face turned pale. who said that my father doesnt have elder qi in his heart? he comes back every year to pay his respects. isnt that enough? when the time comes, well invite your father to do a forensic examination of the two comics, and well know whos lying. 1 believe miss yan ruo wont let us down with such enthusiasm, right? jiang yining said. everyones eyes were focused on yan ruo, waiting for her reply. after all, if yan han spoke up, this plagiarism scandal would solved easily. moreover, as yan hans daughter, it shouldnt be difficult to invite him over, right? yan ruo found it difficult to back down, her anger making her vision turn black. after a long silence, she said stiffly, fine, invite him if you want. its no big deal. however, if my father points out that you did plagiarize, what will you do? read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ill make a public apology and exit the comics industry. ill also donate all the earnings from my comic to charity! jiang yining smiled and said, but such an outcome will never happen because i am well aware whether 1 plagiarized or not. alright, ill remember your words. after yan ruo finished speaking, she turned around and left angrily. jiang yining looked at yang ni and said, had enough of making a scene? can 1 leave now? yang ni was so oppressed by her gaze that she could barely raise her head.. Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Simply Too Handsome! (3) chapter 383: simply too handsome! (3) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yining ignored her and nodded slightly at the principal and the director of education. she said, by that time, i hope you all can serve as witnesses for me. no problem. they also wanted to find out if jiang yining had plagiarized or not. jiang yining turned around and left. when jiang yining exited the conference building, she bumped into ye xiaoxi, who was rushing over. ye xiaoxi panted as she asked, yining, they didnt make things difficult for you, did they? i heard that yang ni brought reporters to the school to cause trouble. its fine. its already been resolved. jiang yining smiled and said, im going to force yan han to come back. hmm? do you have any grudges with yan han? ye xiaoxi had never heard of yan han before. she only felt that it had something to do with yan ruo. jiang yining said, we have no grudges against each other. 1 just want to help an old friend to clarify some things. yining, why dont 1 understand what youre saying? tell me more clearly. ye xiaoxi followed closely behind her. jiang yining explained the past between qi bai and yan han clearly, saying, qi bai never understood why yan han did what he did until his death. seeing that he has imparted so much knowledge to me, i have to help him do something, right? ahhh, yining, youre actually the disciple of traditional chinese painting master qi bai! i really admire you! no wonder your manga is so good. that was ye xiaoxis main point. jiang yining was speechless. shouldnt she be curious why yan han did that? why was xiaoxis brain working differently from normal people? im not his disciple. there must be an apprenticeship banquet when acknowledging a master, and she had never properly called qi bai master. he taught you, so he is your master. ye xiaoxi paused for a moment and continued, however, yan ruo and yan han are indeed father and daughter. theyre both equally ruthless. this plagiarism scandal was definitely caused by yan ruo. ye xiaoxi could easily thought about it. therefore, she especially hated the yan family. jiang yining smiled and said, alright, dont think about this anymore. anyway, yan han will be in a-city in a few days. at that time, everything will be revealed. yes! ye xiaoxi nodded vigorously. the farce at qing university was quickly spread online. weibo exploded again. [comic author ningxin claims that her master is the master of traditional chinese painting, master qi bai!] [yan ruo, the daughter of the traditional chinese painting masters direct disciple, denied jiang yinings claim!] [in order to prove the identity of comic artist ningxin, yan ruo will soon invite her father to personally verify the authenticity of jiang yinings identity!] there were comments below the news. [author ningxin is qi bais disciple! no wonder she drew it so well!] [upstairs, have some shame! yan ruo denied it! ningxin must be trying to get rid of the suspicion of plagiarism by deliberately making up stories!] [if ningxin is fake, why would she dare to invite yan han to verify her identity?] [exactly! yan ruo is young and isnt close to qi bai. its normal for her to not know the people around qi bai, right?] [hehe, a bunch of heartless dogs kneeling to whitewash their masters name!] [yan ruos fan, clean your mouth. do you eat sh*t every day? your mouth is so smelly!] everyone was in a heated discussion. yuan luochen looked at the comments on the internet. then, he looked at yan ruo and yang ni and said, 1 created such a good situation for the two of you. how did it end up like this? originally, he had planned this meticulously to embarrass jiang yining. and make everyone online believe jiang yining had indeed plagiarized. but now at least half of jiang yinings suspicion had been cleared! yang ni said with a grievance, sir, dont blame me. 1 have done everything as you instructed. it was miss yan who hid the fact that jiang yining knew her father. if 1 hadnt reacted quickly, our plan would have been completely ruined. she skillfully shifted the blame, leaving herself clean. yan ruo glared at her angrily and said to yuan luochen, i dont know if my father knows jiang yining. however, jiang yining said that my father had a grudge against her and wanted to talk to him personally i never agreed. mr. yuan, im sorry her words were cut off. yuan luochen picked up the ashtray on the table and smashed it on the floor. crash! the sound of glass shattering echoed in the room. yan ruo and yang ni were so frightened that they didnt dare to breathe too loudly. yuan luochen stood up and pinched yan ruos chin. he said in a menacing tone, how could you hide such a big thing from me? jiang yining had spent a lot of effort to find yan han, so they definitely knew each other. this time, not only did the trap not ruin her reputation, but it also went according to her wishes. all thanks to yan ruos foolishness! s-sorry i wont dare to do it again. yan ruo apologized with a trembling voice. yuan luochen stared at her coldly and said, sorry is too cheap and useless. yan ruo, i spent so much money to sign you and put in so much effort to build your popularity because 1 wanted you to become the top manga artist in our company. if you screw this up for me, ill torture you until you wish you were dead. yan ruos entire body stiffened and dared not move. yuan luochen pushed her away and said, go and tell your father. in the upcoming verification, regardless of whether he knows jiang yining or not, or what kind of grudge he has against her, he must pretend that he doesnt know her. make sure jiang yining is completely nailed to the pillar of shame for plagiarism! otherwise, he can only wait for his daughters life to be ruined. yes, yes. yan ruo nodded repeatedly and hurried out of the door. when she passed by the door, she didnt see the road under her feet clearly and almost tripped. after she left, yang ni was left alone in the room. she asked softly, sir, can 1 go now? yuan luochen looked up at her and didnt say anything for a long time. yang ni was a little uncertain. whats wrong, sir? is there something on my face? read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only no, you did well this time. yuan luochen took out a thick envelope and threw it on the table. heres 100,000 yuan. you can spend it. yang ni breathed a sigh of relief and smiled happily. thank you, sir! she picked up the envelope and turned to leave. yuan luochen looked at her back, a trace of suspicion flashing across his eyes. he thought, had this woman been bribed by jiang yining? Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Discovering the Love Letter Someone Sent Her chapter 384: discovering the love letter someone sent her translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio he felt that todays events were too coincidental. if yang ni had been bribed by jiang yining and pretended to tell him the secret, then secretly passed the news to jiang yining and sabotaged his actions, leading to this outcome, he would have accepted it. however, if yang ni wasnt bribed, and jiang yining was able to turn the situation around despite being completely defeated, then this girls thoughts were too profound. regardless of whether it was the former or the latter, he had to think of a way to completely destroy her reputation in the comics world. otherwise, all the money he had invested would go down the drain. yuan luochen looked at the air with a heavy gaze. no one knew what he was thinking. yan ruo came out of the apartment and got into the car. she hit the steering wheel angrily and slapped herself again. why was she so foolish? wouldnt it be better to ask jiang yining and yang ni to make a painting on the spot and then have it evaluated by experts to determine who better captured the style of master qi bai? besides, whatever the expert said could be controlled with money. at that point, even if jiang yining had a hundred mouths, she wouldnt be able to explain it clearly. there were so many solutions, but she had been led into the gutter by jiang yining. now, how should she explain this to her father? yan ruo didnt know what to do. she hid in the car for a long time, took out her phone, and called jin yuhua hesitantly. after the call connected, jin yuhuas voice came through. although she deliberately portrayed herself as indifferent, she could still hear that she cared about her. its so late. why are you looking for me? aunt jin, im in trouble. you have to save me. yan ruo had just opened her mouth when tears fell. in the past, she always felt that jin yuhua restricted her freedom. however, ever since she signed the contract with longmen film and television company, she finally understood what it meant to not have freedom. everything that jin yuhua had done for her was just to protect her. why are you crying? im not dead yet. if you have anything to say, say it as soon as possible. im going to sleep. jin yuhua had long expected that this girl would cause trouble by signing a contract with longmen film and television company. however, she also understood that the more she tried to stop her, the more ah ruo wouldnt listen, so she simply let her go. now that ah ruo was crying and begging her, it was impossible for her not to help clean up the mess. yan ruo sobbed as she explained the entire situation. she asked, what should i do now? if i tell my dad about what happened in china, he definitely wont be willing to help me. by then, yuan luochen will deal with me. aunt jin, i dont want to be sold to those disgusting old men. help me think of a foolproof solution. the veins on jin yuhuas forehead twitched. why are you so foolish? how could the contract be easily handed over to an outsider? 12 billion, not 120 million! even if your father came, he wouldnt be able to take out so much money so easily! i know i was wrong. please dont scold me. yan ruo admitted her mistake obediently. jin yuhua said, for the time being, i cant think of any good ideas. go home first. ill carefully consider this matter. lets see how we can resolve this matter. okay. yan ruo sniffled and ended the call. at the same time. when jiang yining got home, she threw her backpack on the sofa and sprawled next to it. she was like a lazy cat as she hugged the soft pillow and closed her eyes to rest. these few days had been too tiring. she wanted to take a good rest, but her brain couldnt help but think about what had happened recently. just as she was lost in her thoughts, lu zhis tall figure appeared beside her. his large palm landed on her small head and began to gently massage it. jiang yinings brows were relaxed. she opened her eyes and looked up. a faint smile appeared on her lips. when did you come back? an hour ago. why are you home so late today? did you run into trouble at school? yes. jiang yining twisted a strand of her hair and said unhurriedly, half of the issue had been resolved. when yan han comes back, this matter will also come to an end. then, they would be able to focus on investigating lin yan and lu beichengs whereabouts. lu zhi said, congratulations. thank you. jiang yining replied. this thank you was filled with her gratitude for everything he had done. lu zhi smiled and said, if you really want to thank me, dont just say it. you have to repay me with your actions. his dark eyes were filled with ambiguity. jiang yining understood what he meant. her face turned red and she sat up straight. she threw the pillow in her arms at him. im hungry. im going to eat. i dont want to talk to you anymore. after saying that, she turned around and walked towards the dining room. lu zhi wanted to catch up with her, but he caught a glimpse of a stack of pink envelopes that had fallen from her bag. his figure paused, and a bad feeling arose in his heart. so, he reached out and picked up the envelopes. when he saw the words on the cover, his face darkened. he took a few letters and walked elegantly to jiang yining. he tossed the letters on the table. what is this? jiang yining picked it up curiously and glanced at it. when she realized that it was written for her, she opened it and read it. she was speechless. she thought, love letter? it wasnt the first time jiang yining had received love letters, but it was the first time she had received so many. by rough estimation, there were at least 20 of them. eh, why are there two or three letters from little girls? jiang yining burst out laughing. lu zhi took it and flipped through it. there were indeed a few that were written by girls, saying that they didnt mind her being a girl! the same-sex was true love! lu zhis aura turned colder. in this era, not only did he have to guard against same-sex love rivals, but he also had to guard against opposite-sex love rivals? shouldnt you give me an explanation? lu zhi asked coldly. i cant control what they want to write for me. jiang yining felt very innocent. youve been flirting around everywhere and attracted so many people who like you, and you still say that you cant do anything about it? lu zhis tone was filled with a strong sourness, like a vinegar jar that had been overturned. jiang yining felt he glanced at her with a guilty conscience. she snorted and said, i really cant help it. if others liked her, could she control them from liking her? lu zhi took a deep breath and walked up to her. he pinched her slightly round cheeks. from now on, you are not allowed to show your charm to others. you are also not allowed to accept love letters from others. otherwise, ill punish you severely. jiang yining reached out to hug his waist and smiled intimately. she said, okay, 1 promise you. ill leave these love letters for you to deal with today, okay? lu zhi nodded in satisfaction. he took out a lighter and lit up all the love letters. he threw them into the trash can. he was only satisfied when he saw them turn into ashes. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only he thought, heh. no one will be able to snatch his wife from him, not even the next life! after waiting for a few days, yan ruo finally responded. she said that she had invited her father back to china and arranged for her to meet him. jiang yining smiled faintly. finally, all the planning hadnt been in vain.. Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Isn’t It Just 12 Billion? I’ll Help Her Pay It chapter 385: isnt it just 12 billion? ill help her pay it translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yan hans meeting with jiang yining was scheduled for two days later. yuan luochen personally took the initiative and declared in a high-profile manner that yan han would identify jiang yining in front of all the manga fans and verify if the content of her drawing truly followed qi bais style. yan ruo also reposted the news on weibo. ye xiaoxi asked worriedly, yining, arent you afraid that theyll join hands with yan han to play tricks on you? jiang yining was 100% sure that she hadnt plagiarized. however, yan ruo was yan hans biological daughter, and now yan ruo and jiang yining were competitors. no one could guarantee that yan han wouldnt deliberately lie to protect yan ruo and tarnish jiang yinings reputation! ye xiaoxi knew yuan luochens character very well. he was despicable and unscrupulous. he dared to announce everything in a high-profile manner, so he must have been fully prepared. yining was still in a dangerous situation. jiang yining smiled and put her arms around her neck. she said, so what if they team up? 1 didnt aim to become a hit in the comic world. i just wanted to force yan han to return to china and explain what happened back then. what? so you dont care about but my boss wants to marry me? thousands of fans hope that you can update it well and see it adapted into film and television. dont worry, i have other ways to protect but my boss wants to marry me. jiang yining was full of confidence and didnt explain much. ye xiaoxi didnt press on with more questions. she believed that since yining could say such words, there must be a way. her suspended worry eased. the two of them walked towards the school gate. jiang yinings phone suddenly buzzed. after picking it up, she realized that it was jin yuhua calling. she suppressed her smile and said politely, assistant jin, why are you looking for me? id like to have a good talk with miss jiang. i dont think theres anything for us to talk about, jiang yining said. miss jiang might regret it if she doesnt come. jin yuhua emphasized, i want to talk to you about yan han. jiang yining fell silent for a moment and agreed, where do you think we should meet? jin yuhua provided the address. jiang yining hummed lightly. well meet at 6:30 sharp. then, she hung up. she said to ye xiaoxi, jin yuhua asked me out. you can go home first. dont you need me to accompany you? ye xiaoxi asked. no, dont worry. she wont dare to do anything to me. jiang yining waved her goodbye. ye xiaoxi watched her get into the car before turning around and walking towards her chauffeur. jiang yining rushed to the hotpot restaurant, took a seat, and asked the staff for a glass of water. after waiting for about ten minutes, jin yuhua finally arrived. she asked after she sat down, why dont we order something to eat and talk while eating? no problem. jiang yining said, but i dont like to waste time. if what you have to say is meaningless to me, 111 fall out with you. jin yuhua smiled and said, ive long heard that miss jiang had extraordinary abilities, not inferior to mr. lu. its better to see once than hear a hundred times. after interacting with you, i realized that its true. thank you for the compliment. waiter, lets order! jin yuhua called someone over and ordered a spicy pot and the signature dishes of the restaurant. the waiter quickly served everything. jin yuhua, without reservation, got straight to the point, miss jiang, speaking of which, you have no enmity with ruo. theres no need for us to make it a life-and-death situation. besides, with your status, you dont have to fight for a job with ah ruo. you did all this just to force yan han to show himself, didnt you? i told yan ruo a long time ago that as long as she brought her father back, 1 would no longer fight with her. its her refusal to listen that forced me to make a move. jiang yining said honestly, you cant blame me for what happened today. i have also advised all ruo to bring yan han back and resolve the past grievances with you. but this child is filial and fears that you might harm her father, so shes been stubborn. jin yuhua sighed and said, but right now, unwilling as she may be, she has to bring mr. yan back. because yuan luochen deceived her into signing a contract with 12 billion breach penalty. if she cant resolve this conflict satisfactorily, shell be forced to compromise her integrity. all ruo is still young. if she gets involved in a scandal, her life will be ruined. im just an assistant with no power or influence. i cant handle this matter either. 1 can only ask yan han to come back and settle it. she laid out the whole situation without holding anything back. jiang yining casually said, why are you telling me all this? whats your purpose? it couldnt be that she wanted to betray yan ruo and align with her, right? jiang yining didnt believe that jin yuhua would do such a thing. jin yuhua picked up a piece of beef and chewed it twice. she looked at jiang yining sincerely and said, miss jiang, i know you must be acquainted with yan han. moreover, youre clear and innocent, not plagiarizing anyones work. this was done by yuan luochen alone. he wanted to defeat his competitors and boost his ip. mr. yan also said that he would vouch for your innocence at the identification meeting. your situation is bound to win, so 1 want to ask you to save ah ruo. in the entire a-city, only the lu family can compete with the yuan family. were willing to cooperate with you in any way, as long as you extend a helping hand and assist ah ruo a little. jin yuhua revealed her purpose. jiang yining rested her chin on one hand and quietly observed the changes in her expression. she didnt say anything for a long time. jin yuhua remained calm in the face of her interrogative gaze. there was no trace of lying. the two of them were silent for a moment. jiang yining said calmly, if i were to spare all ruo, how can you repay me? without waiting for jin yuhua to speak, she continued, dont bother telling me that asking yan han to identify the plagiarism is helping me. even if yan han doesnt show up, 1 can hire a hundred top experts to prove my innocence. the industry professionals could distinguish whether the style was imitation or original. yuan luochens tricks were only to deceive laymen. jiang yining hadnt exposed everything yet. she just wanted to tease yuan luochen a bit and force yan han to show up. jin yuhua pondered and said, what do you want us to do? jiang yining had been waiting for this sentence, i want yan han to meet me face to face and resolve the past grievances. otherwise, i wont save yan ruo. jiang yining clearly understood that the person she had a grudge against was yan han, and the person she wanted to take revenge on was him. yan ruo was innocent. if yan han agreed to take responsibility and bear the punishment he deserved, she would spare yan ruo. however, if yan han dared to evade responsibility the son would have to pay for the fathers debt and yan ruo would have to bear the consequences! jin yuhua said after a long silence, alright, i promise you. after this matter is over, i will definitely arrange for yan han to meet you in private. okay. jiang yining replied calmly. jin yuhua then asked, do you really have a way to save ah ruo? isnt it just 12 billion? ill help her pay the breach penalty, jiang yining said casually. jin yuhua was speechless. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only 12 billion! its not like its 1.20 yuan! why was it so easy for her to say it? different standings indeed make a difference, and theyre truly incomparable! ah ruo had been wrong from the start. Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: This Man Was Really Shameless chapter 386: this man was really shameless translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after finishing the hotpot, jiang yining and jin yuhua parted ways and took a car home. lu zhi asked her where she had gone. jiang yining said, i went to meet jin yuhua. she recounted everything jin yuhua had said to her. lu zhi frowned his brows and asked, do you believe what she said? half and half. half believed, half doubted. jiang yining felt that jin yuhua only told her part of the truth, which was the situation yan ruo was in. with yuan luochens character, it was very likely that he would treat yan ruo like this. but whether jin yuhua was sincerely asking for help for yan ruo was questionable. this was something to be suspicious about. after all, they knew that she had a deep grudge against yan han. those who werent familiar with the details would definitely be worried that she would be ruthless to yan han. yan ruo loved her father so much, and jin yuhua was yan hans close friend. how could the two of them watch yan han in danger? they were scheming in secret. they definitely wouldnt let her deal with yan han. jiang yining had already considered that jin yuhua had an ulterior motive for looking for her, but she still agreed to it. she wanted to see what they were up to. lu zhi listened to jiang yinings analysis and said, be careful in everything. dont get schemed against. jiang yining sat beside him and leaned her head against his firm chest. she said, im not afraid at all. i still have you, dont i? no matter who plotted against her or harmed her. she had him as her backer. who dared to touch her even a bit? lu zhi chuckled and pinched her cheek, saying, youre becoming more trusting of me. well, of course. youre my man, after all. jiang yining said arrogantly. these words were like a cats paw, accurately hitting lu zhis heart. his dark eyes instantly turned scorching hot. he asked in a low voice as he cupped jiang yinings cheek, what did you say just now? repeat it. hmm? what did i say? i didnt say anything. jiang yining sensed danger and wanted to escape. however, lu zhi held her in his arms and didnt give her a chance. you said that im your man. lu zhi said each word deliberately. jiang yining laughed awkwardly and said, good words are only said once. i wont repeat myself a second time. is that so? lu zhi lowered his head and kissed her. he kissed her until she couldnt breathe and forced her to say it a second time. jiang yining repeated with tears in her eyes. the gleam in lu zhis eyes intensified. another kiss jiang yining was speechless. this man was really shameless. they had just confirmed their relationship, and he was already acting like a wolf. in the future, if they spent more time together, wouldnt she spoil him to the heavens? two days later. the meeting between yan han and jiang yining was scheduled at the cool comics building. the official meeting time was ten in the morning. however, it was only six or seven oclock, and a huge crowd had already gathered under the cool comics building. some of them came for yan han, some for yan ruo, and most of them came for jiang yining. the rest were the media who paid attention to this matter. many manga fans who supported jiang yining immediately pulled up banners and fluorescent signs. [author ningxin, we believe that you are innocent! we will always support you!] [queen ning! we will wait for the truth!] [author ningxin, all the best!] the fans eagerly awaited, undeterred by the scorching sun. time passed bit by bit at around nine oclock, yuan luochen and his groups car appeared and stopped under the cool comics building. the car doors opened. yuan luochen came down first, followed by yan ruo and the famous yan han. the moment everyone saw him in person, they were stunned. they had expected a middle-aged man with an oily appearance, given his early fame and mentorship under qi bai. unexpectedly, yan han appeared to be in his early thirties. he was also very handsome and had a strong scholarly aura. he had the demeanor of a master. standing together with yan ruo, they were more like siblings than father and daughter. yan hans fans gathered around him, wanting autographs. however, they were blocked by the bodyguards. under the heavy protection, they walked into the cool comics building. however before they could enter, a slipper flew out of nowhere and accurately hit the back of yuan luochens head! yuan luochen stopped in his tracks in pain. he looked behind him with anger. the crowd was silent. after a moment, someone shouted, scoundrel! slandering our author ningxin plagiarism! you deserve to be thrown with slippers! the shout ignited like a lit firecracker. ningxins fans all accused yuan luochen of being a villain and squeezed forward, wanting to teach him a lesson. the situation was about to get out of control. the roar of a car engine suddenly sounded outside the arena. then. a fiery red sports car appeared in front of everyone. the car door opened, and jiang yining, dressed in a black suit and wearing sunglasses, coolly stepped out. glancing at the crowd, she smiled and asked, whats going on? all stuck at the entrance, not going in? ahhhh! it was author ningxin! shes so handsome! author ningxin! were here to support you! author ningxin! we believe that you didnt plagiarize! its all yuan luochens fault for slandering you for plagiarism! the cheers came one after another. jiang yining waved at everyone and said, thank you for your support. im innocent. i wont be slandered easily! she said as she walked in. when she arrived in front of yuan luochen and the others, she took off her sunglasses and said to yan han, long time no see, yan han. though her face wore a smile, every word she spoke carried a chill. it was as if it was going to seep into ones bones. yan hans gaze landed on her clean and beautiful face and said, its been a long time indeed. little yining, youve grown up. she used to be two heads shorter than him and always liked to wear a ponytail. she followed behind him and kept calling him brother han. it had been many years since they last met, and the little girl from the past had already grown up to be slender and elegant. yan han sighed in his heart. the media and the onlookers gasped when they heard their conversation. so jiang yining really knew yan han! moreover, judging from the intimacy he had with jiang yining, they were definitely on very good terms! jiang yining smiled coldly. please come in. after saying that, she took the lead and walked in front. yuan luochen followed half a step behind and gave a warning look at yan ruo. he had already made it very clear to her. yan han was supposed to pretend not to know jiang yining, to deny any connection between her and qi bai, and to confirm that she indeed plagiarized. what does yan han mean now? in front of so many media outlets, he was exchanging pleasantries with jiang yining. did he not want to protect his daughter anymore? yan ruo timidly avoided yuan luochens gaze and carefully pulled her fathers hand. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only yan han looked down at her without saying anything. the next second he pushed her hand away and didnt want to get close to her. yan ruo felt a lump in her throat, and tears almost fell from her eyes. her father was still angry at her. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387:I Do Know Her! chapter 387:i do know her! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio what should she do? just as yan ruo felt disheartened, jin yuhua walked to her side and patted her shoulder. she said, dont worry. ive arranged everything. okay. yan ruo nodded and forcefully held back the tears that welled up in her eyes. xiao yeyu squeezed in with displease and pushed jin yuhua to the side. she lowered her voice and threatened yan ruo, what are you whispering to jin yuhua about? let me tell you, dont play any tricks. otherwise, mr. yuan will have plenty of ways to teach you a lesson. yan ruo turned her face to the side and said, assistant jin is my fathers good friend. you have no right to care about her. as long as you still have a contract with longmen film and television company, then i can interfere. xiao yeyu turned around and looked at jin yuhua. she disdainfully added, this has nothing to do with you. stay away from yan ruo. to prevent the two of them from conspiring against yuan luochen. xiao yeyu had yan ruo under tight surveillance. she didnt give her a chance to breathe at all. jin yuhua remained silent and retreated quietly. they arrived at the lobby of cool comics. the staff arranged for them to enter the conference room. after that, they arranged for the media reporters to enter the venue. before the official start, jiang yining happened to sit beside yan han and yuan luochen. yuan luochen said meaningfully, mr. yan, renowned for a long time, its truly troublesome for you to come for such a small matter today. yan han said indifferently, its only right. after all, it involves my master. jiang yining mocked, its rare that you still remember elder qi. he must be very happy in the afterlife. when yan han heard what she said, he frowned and pursed his lips into a straight line. but he didnt respond. jiang yining paused for two seconds and continued, the last time 1 went to pay my respects to elder qi, the grass around his tomb had been left untouched for a long time. yan han, elder qi raised you and taught you painting for many years. now that hes gone, youre not even willing to go to his grave to pay your respects. how can you shamelessly use his name to swindle people everywhere? each word in her statement carried a sting. yan hans expression instantly turned unpleasant. however, before he could speak, yuan luochen spoke first, what does it have to do with you? youre not even close to elder qi, so dont pretend to be close to mr. yan. yan han, how well do 1 know you? jiang yining held the microphone and stared at yan han as she asked word by word. her voice echoed in every corner of the conference room. the previously bustling reporters instantly quieted down. wasnt it not officially starting yet? why did she suddenly ask? some of the reporters who hadnt entered the venue heard jiang yinings voice and squeezed in anxiously. the commotion outside had nothing to do with jiang yining. she kept her gaze steady and waited for yan hans answer. yan han met her gaze. his expression was as calm as water. memories from a few years ago flashed through his mind, and thousands of emotions flashed through his heart. there was a long silence. he opened his lips, about to reply. at this moment, xiao yeyu ruthlessly pinched yan ruo. yan ruo winced and exclaimed, daddy! yan han swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue and turned to look at yan ruo. with teary eyes, yan ruo said, daddy, 1 have a few words to tell you. under the watchful eyes of everyone, yan han couldnt reject his daughter. he stood up and walked up to her. jiang yining retracted her gaze and a cold smile hung on her lips. under yuan luochen and xiao yeyus oppressive gazes, yan ruo pleaded with her father in a low voice, dad, i know ive done a lot of wrong. youre not willing to forgive me. but this time, if you dont help me, im really finished. 12 billion we cant afford so much compensation. do you really want me to sell my body? im your only daughter. you cant just abandon me. yan ruos voice trembled at the end. her eyes were filled with grief. yan han was finally moved but still reluctant to deceive. he looked at yuan luochen and said, mr. yuan, im willing to give you 30 pieces of my personal works. its far more than 12 billion yuan in compensation. please spare my daughter. this isnt about 12 billion dollars, its about my dignity. mr. yan, i know youre an upright person, but you have to consider your daughter, dont you think so? yuan luochen spoke politely, but there was a hidden threat. anger flashed in yan hans eyes. however, his weakness was being controlled by someone else, he had no choice. in the end, he fell silent. half an hour later. the meeting was arranged properly, and the reporters began to ask questions. mr. yan, may 1 ask why youve been living abroad and are unwilling to return? mr. yan, youre elder qis only disciple. why havent you publicly displayed a painting for so long? mr. yan, according to the comic artist, ningxin, who is also miss jiang, she claims to have known your master elder qi, and received his guidance for two years. is this true? does ningxins style truly inherit elder qis teaching in your opinion? the reporters asked one question after another. there was no time to answer. the host asked them to calm down. then, he signaled yan han to answer one by one. yan han held the microphone and remained silent for a long time. the atmosphere that was initially filled with anticipation and fervor turned into an awkward silence. mr. yan? the host called out softly to remind yan han to speak. yan han looked at jiang yining on his left, then at yan ruo beside him, and finally said, i do know jiang yining, and we were quite close. however, we lost contact after i moved to the united states. as soon as he said this, the entire place was in an uproar. the cameras kept flashing. they aimed at jiang yining and yan han! yan ruos small face was deathly pale, devoid of any color. yuan luochens expression was extremely ugly. xiao yeyu secretly pinched yan ruo again, urging her to quickly remind yan han to shut up. yan ruo was in so much pain that her tears fell. a reporter noticed this scene and loudly reminded, miss yan, why are you crying? arent you happy to know that your father knows miss jiang? when yan han heard this, he looked at yan ruo again. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only in a place where the reporters couldnt see, xiao yeyu had already pinched yan ruos fair arm until it was bruised. yan ruo felt her fathers gaze. she endured the pain and said to everyone, im happy for my father. its rare for him to be able to reunite with an old friend. after all, my father never liked socializing with others. now that he has another friend and is in the same industry as me, im very happy. yan ruo raised her hand and wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. yan han retracted his gaze. the reporters took the opportunity to display jiang yinings work and asked, mr. yan han, do you think miss jiangs work has elder qis legacy? recently, miss jiang had been caught up in plagiarism. ms. yang had accused her of plagiarizing her work. the two of them have very similar styles. miss jiang insists that she is original and has elder qis style.. from your professional perspective, which of the two works is the original? Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Complete Victory! Clearing The Suspicion of Plagiarism! chapter 388: complete victory! clearing the suspicion of plagiarism! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the most crucial question was finally about to receive a direct answer! everyones eyes were focused on yan han! they all held their breaths, waiting for a clear answer! jiang yining sat calmly in her seat with a cold smile on her lips, as if she had already guessed yan hans answer. yuan luochen also looked at the crowd confidently. he knew that yan han would undoubtedly stand on yan ruos side. so what if jiang yining and yan han knew each other? her weight couldnt compare to yan ruo, the biological daughter! so today, jiang yining would undoubtedly be defeated! moreover, he had also arranged for the media reporters to write a press release. after the press conference ended, the articles would be released across the internet, exposing jiang yinings plagiarism! she would never have a chance to turn things around! two seconds felt like two centuries. just as yan han opened his mouth to answer the question, the door of the conference room was suddenly forcefully pushed open from the outside. squeak! this sound instantly shattered the tense atmosphere. they all looked back. the other protagonist of this drama, yang ni, walked in with her high heels and her waist. yuan luochen frowned when he saw yang ni. he thought, why was this woman here? didnt he instruct her not to come to the press conference? ms. yang ni, why are you so late? are you here to publicly confirm the results? yang ni, do you have anything else to say about the plagiarism incident? ms. yang ni the reporters reacted and asked questions one after another. yang ni took out a recording pen from her bag and said in front of everyone, im here today because of the plagiarism. however, im not accusing jiang yining of plagiarism. im here to apologize to her! with a buzz, the entire place exploded. what did this mean? was yang ni deliberately slandering jiang yining? now that she had found her conscience, she wanted to admit her mistake? or she saw yan han come in person and knew that she was going to be exposed? so, did she take the initiative to admit it? the reporters stood up and rushed to yang ni. yuan luochen realized that things werent going well. yang ni might betray him, so he immediately signaled the bodyguards beside him to go and capture yang ni. however, there were too many people around yang ni. how could they get close to her? yuan luochen grabbed the microphone and shouted at yang ni, yang ni, do you know what youre saying? mr. yuan, i only said one sentence. why are you so anxious? yang ni smiled and said, are you afraid that your deeds will be exposed, so youre anxious to shut me up? the reporters were dumbfounded. was this related to yuan luochen? wow, this was really explosive! however, thinking about it, it was really possible! if jiang yining were proven to have plagiarized, then there would be no place for her in the comics world! the biggest winner was yan ruo! yan ruo had just signed a contract with longmen film and television company! no wonder yuan luochen was so kind-hearted to invite yan han to identify whether jiang yining had plagiarized! so it was for this! the reporters immediately went to interview yuan luochen and yan han. mr. yuan, did you bribe yang ni to deliberately slander miss jiang for plagiarism? mr. yuan, you invited yan han to come here. you dont intend to clarify miss jiangs case, do you? mr. yan, you know miss jiang, but can you really impartially judge miss jiangs artwork? the situation was instantly turned. the spotlight shifted from testing jiang yining. at this moment, it was yuan luochen and yan han. what a good show! meanwhile, yang ni hadnt stopped. she borrowed a microphone from a media reporter and played everything from the recording pen. inside were discussions between yuan luochen and yang ni on how to use yan han to suppress jiang yining! read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only yang ni said, my family is poor, so i happened to go to mr. yuans company for an interview. he bribed me with money to slander miss jiang. i didnt agree at first, but i was really short of money. after careful consideration, i agreed. now that my mothers condition has stabilized, i feel extremely guilty, so 1 came to the press conference to prove miss jiangs innocence. miss jiang, im really sorry. my selfishness ruined your reputation. 1 feel deeply apologetic. please forgive me. yang ni knelt on the ground. jiang yining walked down from the stage and helped her up. you didnt mean it. why should i blame you? besides, even if you werent bribed by him, someone else would be bribed. as long as he wants to slander me, there are plenty of ways.. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Complete Victory! Clearing The Suspicion of Plagiarism! chapter 389: complete victory! clearing the suspicion of plagiarism! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yang ni shed a few tears and choked, im sorry. jiang yining patted her shoulder and said, its alright. yuan luochen was infuriated that he was about to ascend to heaven. yang ni, you falsely accused jiang yining. dont drag this matter onto me! you have no evidence, believe it or not, ill sue you for defamation! yang ni was so frightened that she quickly retreated. mr. yuan, i know youre rich and powerful! i cant afford to offend you! you told me before that if 1 dont listen to you, youll make me disappear from this world! take my life as long as you dont hurt my family if you want to kill me, go ahead! ive let you down, but i really cant go against my conscience and collude with you! yuan luochens face darkened, his gaze murderous. the reporters pressed the shutter. they thought, f*ck! wasnt this too explosive? as the young master of the yuan family, he actually dared to threaten to kill someone. does he have no regard for the law anymore? he was truly lawless! jiang yining protected yang ni and said, dont worry. there are laws in our country. if he kills someone, hell have to pay with his life. if anything happens to you in the future, mr. yuan wont be able to get away with it. 1 believe that with his identity and status, he wont do anything illegal. yang ni nodded with tears in her eyes. this was one of the protective measures that jiang yining had given her, exposing her to the media and the public. no matter how powerful yuan luochen was, he wouldnt dare to provoke public anger. if he dared to touch a single hair on her, everyone would watch with their eyes wide open! as long as he wanted to continue staying in a-city! he had to stay away from yang ni and even send someone to protect her so that she wouldnt get hurt! yang ni truly admired jiang yining! to be able to think of such a clever solution, it wasnt in vain for her to risk her life to cooperate with her! yuan luochen also understood jiang yinings intention. he forced himself to calm down and said with a smile, miss jiang, 1 was kind enough to help you uncover the truth. how could you use yang ni to slander me? could it be that you and yonghui film and television company directed and acted out this show to take the opportunity to suppress our longmen film and television company? he refused to admit what he had done. instead, he portrayed jiang yining as scheming. jiang yining took the recorder from yang ni and said, is the voice inside fake? modern technology is so advanced. its not difficult to synthesize my voice. yuan luochen easily overturned this evidence. at the same time, he looked at yan han and said, mr. yan, tell everyone what 1 instructed you to do. if i really wanted to slander miss jiang, i would have told you in advance to accuse her of plagiarism. however, you should know better than anyone what is actually going on. tell everyone what kind of person 1 am. yuan luochen wanted to use yan han to turn the tables and completely disassociate himself from yang ni. yang ni knew that yan han must have been bribed by yuan luochen, so she said anxiously, dont believe his nonsense! yan han is yan ruos biological father, he will definitely speak up for yuan luochen! yuan luochen mocked, according to what you said, youre someone 1 bribed. why are you always speaking up for jiang yining and not me? yang ni, everyone knows whose side youre on. stop stirring up trouble. you yang ni was left speechless. jiang yining held her shoulder and looked at yan han. she said, yan han mr. yan, speak with your conscience. dont be swayed by anyone. yuan luochen didnt give jiang yining a chance to speak. yan han, who had been silent, finally spoke after hearing his words. mr. yuan is right. one must have a conscience. the media collectively handed him the microphone. yan han said word by word, 1 was coerced to come to a-city. mr. yuan personally called me and threatened me with my daughter, wanting me to slander jiang yining for plagiarism. in fact, when i saw their works, 1 knew that jiang yining was innocent. she had only studied with my master for two years, but her talent in painting surpasses anyone. my master once praised her for being very spiritual. as long as she devotes herself to learning how to draw, she will become a master of traditional chinese painting. her works are unmatched. i can recognize it with just a glance. how could someone like her plagiarize others? mentioning plagiarism is an insult to her. yan han walked up to yan ruo and grabbed her arm. he rolled up her sleeves. the bruise on yan ruos arm was revealed to everyone. these are the marks left on my daughters arm by the assistant sent by longmen film and television company. even in front of the media, they are threatening me to help them fabricate lies. but im really sorry, i cant speak against my conscience. yan han calmly raised his eyes and locked his gaze with yuan luochen. he said, mr. yuan, ill pay back the 12 billion that my daughter owes you in breach of contract. yuan luochen had never expected that yan han would turn against him! he couldnt care less about the reporters. he gritted his teeth and said, yan han, if you dare to do this, dont blame me for targeting your daughter! lets wait and see! tears streamed down yan ruos face. how could her father speak up for jiang yining? jin yuhua was also dumbfounded. this was different from what they had discussed before. jiang yining looked at yan han with a complicated gaze, and she was equally shocked. jin yuhua met her and said that she would persuade yan han to help her. but she didnt believe it. therefore, yang ni was arranged to appear. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only a second before yan han spoke, she still stubbornly believed that he would help yuan luochen. but he had indeed helped her yan han didnt look at jiang yining. instead, he hugged yan ruo and stroked her head silently. after the reporters were all shocked, they squeezed in front of yuan luochen to interview him. yuan luochen pushed a reporter away in a fit of anger and left the scene in a sorry state under the escort of his bodyguards.. Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: High chapter 390: high-profile show off affection! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the crowd in the conference room had significantly diminished. jiang yining stepped forward and stared at yan han. she asked, why are you helping me? i didnt help you. i just revealed the truth. yan han said calmly, dont you want to know what happened back then? if youre free tomorrow night, come to the white cloud hotel to look for me. there were too many people and too many things that couldnt be said. after yan han finished his instructions, he said to yan ruo, lets go. yan ruo sobbed, shook off his hand, and ran to the exit. jin yuhua approached yan han and asked, sir, are you really not going to care about all ruo anymore? they had no bargaining chips to convince jiang yining. now that he had betrayed yuan luochen, it was equivalent to pushing yan ruo into the fire pit i have my ways. you follow yan ruo and persuade her. everything will get better. alright then. jin yuhua didnt know what he was thinking. however, she still listened to his instructions. yan han turned around and glanced at jiang yining before leaving in a hurry. the reporters couldnt catch up to yuan luochen, so they turned their attention to interviewing jiang yining. the fans who were anxiously waiting for the results outside also rushed into the cool comics building. they all lit up fireworks and cheered for jiang yining. congratulations to author ningxin for avenging her injustice! our author ningxin didnt plagiarize! the villains conspiracy failed! long live queen ning! everyone surrounded the cool comics building. the security guards tried their best to protect jiang yining, but they could only protect her from being harmed by the people around her. they couldnt let her leave. the stalemate lasted for more than an hour. lu zhi called her to ask about the results. jiang yining said, of course, i proved myself. but now, the reporters and fans have surrounded me in the building. 1 cant get out for a while. ill go pick you up. your presence will only make them lose control even more. jiang yining teased with a smile. many manga fans were still in awe of her and lu zhis relationship. they would leave comments on weibo and cool comicss official website every day, asking the couple to interact more often. i have a way to take you away. they wont stop you. okay, make sure not to hurt the fans. naturally. lu zhi agreed. jiang yining ended the call and stood patiently in the crowd, waiting for lu zhi. she also responded to her fans from time to time. another half an hour passed. a deep voice echoed through the cool comics buildings broadcast, dear readers of ningxin, i know how much you love ningxin, but my wife came to the cool comics building without eating this morning. she was very tired now that she had been busy trying to clear her name of plagiarism. i want to take her home to rest. please make way for me and give me a chance to perform. thank you, everyone. the fans were dumbfounded. author ningxins husband? isnt that lu zhi? ahhhh! they were flaunting their love so openly, feeding them dog food! it was too sweet! the fans were all excited. the broadcast repeated five times in a row. then, dozens of bodyguards in uniforms entered the venue and politely asked the fans to clear the way. the people who came today were also true fans, and most of them were more rational. their heart was surging, but they didnt make any inappropriate moves. instead, they cooperated with the bodyguards. a short while later, a path opened up in the crowd. lu zhi, who had a tall figure and a noble temperament, walked with his long and heaven-defying legs. step by step, he walked towards jiang yining, who was in the middle. jiang yining stared at him blankly for a few seconds, and then suddenly, a smile appeared on her lips. lu zhi approached her and whispered, good kitty, im here to pick you up. jiang yinings face turned red as if it was on fire. she held his hand and said, youre too high-profile. since you wont let me hurt your fans, i can only ask them to cooperate with me in a high-profile manner. lu zhi said. jiang yinings heart suddenly felt warm. the surrounding fans watched this adorable couple and applauded excitedly. someone shouted, mr. lu, please treat our author ningxin better! you two must always be together! otherwise, i wont believe in love anymore! laughter echoed. lu zhi hugged jiang yinings small waist and said, i will definitely grow old with my wife. not only in this life but also in the next. wow! this was too romantic! they were simply an immortal couple! the hearts of the girls present burst with excitement! lu zhi didnt say anything else and left with jiang yining. not long after they left the cool comics building, the news on the internet exploded. almost all the media outlets were reporting on jiang yining clearing her name of plagiarism and showing off her love for lu zhi in a high profile! at the same time, many media outlets accused yuan luochen of being up to no good. in order to promote the newly signed manga author, yan ruo, he deliberately bribed yang ni to slander jiang yining. this competition method was too vile. some of the media who were bribed by yuan luochen were still speaking up for yuan luochen, openly mocking jiang yining for orchestrating this drama herself. but their voices were too weak. the entire internet congratulated jiang yining and envied her for having such a good husband! the situation was almost one-sided. as the influence of the matter expanded, longmen film and television companys stock plummeted continuously. however, yonghui film and television companys stocks kept rising! bo qin was very satisfied. his choice back then was indeed correct. jiang yining was a dark horse. she managed to defeat yan ruo thoroughly! bo qin personally called to congratulate jiang yining. he also told her that he would prepare a celebration banquet for her. jiang yining said, boss bo, thank you very much for your kindness. however, i wont trouble you with the celebration banquet. my family is already preparing it. when the time comes, ill invite you to support me. alright, no problem! bo qin was delighted. this 400 million was well spent! jiang yining had her own popularity, and she didnt need his own company to prepare for many things, which saved him a lot of expenses. i wont disturb you anymore. ill hang up first. sure. jiang yining ended the call. she looked up and noticed lu zhi beside her. she reached out to hug him and buried her face in his chest. she said, mr. lu, youve worked hard during this period. is there anything you want? lu zhi cupped her cheeks and asked, whos holding the celebration banquet for you? grandpa. jiang yinings eyes flickered. lu zhi could guess who was the one who was holding the celebration banquet for her. however, he didnt want to dampen her spirits on such a happy day. he said calmly, forget it this time. from now on, ill be the one to host every celebration banquet of yours. youre really domineering. jiang yining mumbled. lu zhi glanced at her. what did you say? i didnt say anything. jiang yining immediately admitted defeat. come, come. ill give you a massage. well have a medicinal bath tonight. ill let you enjoy it first. every time he took a medicinal bath, he was in great pain. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only in the past, she admired him for enduring such immense torture. but now her heart ached for him. lu zhi sat beside her lazily. jiang yining placed her small hand on his shoulder and massaged him seriously and attentively.. Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Why Are You Running? Are There Wolves Chasing You? chapter 391: why are you running? are there wolves chasing you? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yuan family. as soon as yuan luochen stepped into the house, old master yuan raised his hand and slapped him across the face. bastard! how dare you provoke the lu family for a mere film company? why are you so brainless! even if longmen film and television company developed, it would only be worth tens of billions of dollars. however, if they were to become enemies with the lu family, their losses would be far greater than this. old master yuan knew that his son was competing with the lu family. however, legitimate competition was different from using dirty means to compete! it was great now! he had been slapped in the face by jiang yining and had even implicated the companys reputation! if it wasnt for the fact that he was his biological son, he would have kicked him long ago! yuan luochen knelt on the ground and said, i was too impatient. 1 wanted to benefit my family are you doing this for the family? your actions were completely self-display, for your own selfish desires! how much effort did i put into whitewashing the yuan family? its not that you dont know, but you dont care at all! because you want to inherit the entire yuan family, right? father, i didnt yuan luochen was halfway through his sentence. he was interrupted by old master yuan. you didnt? alright! then ill kick you out of the heir list! ill make sure you never inherit the yuan family! yuan luochens expression changed. father, how could you do this to me? old master yuan sneered, why arent you pretending anymore? didnt you say that you didnt want to get the position of the head of the yuan family? then why did you get so anxious when 1 said i wanted to remove you from the list? at this point, yuan luochen knew that whatever he said would be wrong, so he decided to lay it out. thats right, father. i do want to inherit the yuan family. because im the most outstanding among your sons, and im also the one who resembles you the most. didnt you always praise me for my courage and boldness? but in the past two years, youve favored my elder brother more. you treat him better in everything. yuan luochen felt a little sour in his heart, but more than that, he felt indignant. 1 dont understand why. what am i lacking compared to him? the more i try to figure out your thoughts and do better, the more mistakes 1 make i beg you to tell me where i lost. even if you dont choose me to inherit the yuan family, you should let me die clearly. yuan luochen stared at his father without blinking, waiting for an answer. old master yuans jaw tightened, and his eyes were filled with anger. he looked at him for a long time and said, you lack the kindness your elder brother possesses. in terms of methods and capabilities, the two of you are equally matched. however, you are not as benevolent as your elder brother. if you inherit the yuan family in the future, im afraid your brothers wont be able to survive. luochen was indeed the most similar child to him. he was truly ruthless! he also had enough courage to do things! it was very good to have such a leader at the start-up stage. he could lead a company to develop at the fastest speed. however, the yuan family was already powerful enough. what they needed was a leader who abided by the law and treated everyone well. luochen obviously couldnt compare to xudong in this aspect. old master yuan had hesitated between the two children before, but in the past two years, he had gradually leaned towards yuan xudong. therefore, he favored him in everyway. yuan luochen was stunned for a few seconds when he heard his fathers words. then, he burst out laughing. so in my fathers eyes, im someone who can be ruthless to my siblings? am i really your biological son? in all these years, when have i ever laid a finger on them? now that im alive, you naturally wont dare to touch them. but if i die, theres no guarantee. luochen, ive always been good at judging people. youre ruthless to the bone, if i hand over the power to you, you wont show any mercy to others. old master yuan hardened his heart and said, dont worry. considering your years of hard work for the yuan family, i wont leave you with nothing. after i abdicate, i will leave you 15% of the shares, second only to the next head of the yuan family. but the condition is, you must keep your place and not covet what doesnt belong to you! he thought, who would care about a mere 15% of the shares! he wanted everything! besides, the position of the head of the yuan family originally belonged to him! what delusions! he would never hand over the family head to someone else! yuan luochen gritted his teeth in hatred, but he didnt show it on his face. thank you, father. old master yuan could tell that he wasnt convinced, but he had made up his mind. he didnt say it clearly before because he didnt want luochen to be disappointed too early. however, with things escalating to this extent, there was no need to hide it anymore. go to the ancestral hall and kneel for a night as punishment. in the future, remember not to make enemies for the yuan family. old master yuans punishment this time was rather light. it was also a consideration for the many years he had toiled for the yuan family, even though he couldnt inherit the yuan family. yuan luochen lowered his gaze and said in a low voice, alright. after saying that, he stood up and left resolutely. not long after he left, old master yuans vision turned black and he felt dizzy. unable to support his body, he fell onto the chair. he quickly took out the medicine from his pocket and ate it. after calming down for a long time, he finally came back to his senses. through the news, ye xiaoxi learned that yinings plagiarism had been clarified. she was so excited that she couldnt sleep well the entire night. the next day. she got up early in the morning and packed her things, wanting to go to school as soon as possible. lets make a simple arrangement to celebrate jiang yining! however, just as she reached the garden. she saw yuan luochen walking over. ye xiaoxi retreated in fear when she recalled how he had strangled her with murderous intent the last time. but how could she make it in time? yuan luochens anger, suppressed the whole night, erupted in an instant when he saw ye xiaoxi. stop! yuan luochen roared. ye xiaoxi was so frightened that she ran away as fast as a rabbit! only fools would listen to him and stop obediently! yuan luochen chased after her with a ferocious expression. wretched girl! 1 told you to stop! didnt you hear me?! normally, yuan luochen would have caught up with her in a few steps. but last night, he knelt for the entire night. his legs were somewhat unsteady now, so the distance between the two of them was moderate. ye xiaoxi panicked. she plunged headfirst into the arms of the person walking towards her. her heart thumped and sank to the bottom of the valley. even her breathing became cautious. she wanted to continue running in a panic. but she was held back by the person. why are you running? are there wolves chasing you? yuan xudong asked as he looked at the pale-faced person. ye xiaoxi couldnt be bothered to keep her distance from him. she said with a tearful voice, second uncle is chasing me. he looks like he wants to kill someone. as soon as she finished speaking, yuan luochen arrived. looking at the intimate interaction between ye xiaoxi and yuan xudong, yuan luochen was even more furious. damn it! the old man favors yuan xudong, and so is ye xiaoxi, a wild girl of unknown origins! in his opinion, yuan xudong deceived everyone with his good-natured appearance! he was more vicious than anyone else! without batting an eyelid, he had snatched away the position that belonged to him! wretched girl, i told you to stop, didnt you hear me? come here immediately, or ill teach you a lesson! yuan luochen didnt give yuan xudong any face at all and yelled at ye xiaoxi in a fierce tone. ye xiaoxi held onto yuan xudongs arm and hid behind him. yuan xudong frowned slightly and said, xiaoxi is a member of our yuan family. her status is no lower than yours. what right do you have to order her around like that? read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only you want to play the good guy again? yuan xudong, what rights do you have to care about me? yuan luochen arrogantly declared, you think youre qualified to question me? get lost! after saying that, he stepped forward and tried to take ye xiaoxi away by force. however, yuan xudong made a move and restrained his wrist. let go! yuan luochen flew into a rage.. Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: Almost Knocked into a Fool chapter 392: almost knocked into a fool translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio come with me to see father. i want to tell him how you bullied xiaoxi. yuan xudong didnt like ye xiaoxi being close to him, but he would never allow anyone to bully her in his presence. yuan xudong, dont think that just because youre my brother, i wont dare to lay hands on you. the anger in yuan luochens heart burned more and more vigorously. almost burning his sanity to ashes ye xiaoxi said in a low voice, uncle, forget it. dont make a big deal out of it. ill just leave. dont fall out with second uncle because of me. yuan xudong was unmoved, he grabbed yuan luochen tightly, his figure like a mountain. yuan luochen struggled a few times, but he couldnt shake him off. he couldnt help but get serious. the other hand clenched into a fist and swung fiercely at yuan xudongs face. yuan xudong slightly dodged his attack and said in a deep voice, yuan luochen! why are you acting so crazy so early in the morning?! i am indeed crazy! 1 was driven insane by you and father! you must be delighted and proud to inherit the entire yuan family, arent you? yuan xudong, ive done so much for the yuan family all these years. in the end, 1 lost to your hypocritical kindness! i refuse to accept this! yuan luochens eyes were bloodshot as he tried to kill him with every move. he seemed to have the intention of killing yuan xudong! yuan xudong didnt want to be entangled with him, so he tolerated him. after a while. yuan luochen picked up a bamboo stick as thick as his wrist and swung it fiercely at yuan xudong. seeing this, ye xiaoxi instinctively rushed forward. she shielded him. bang! the bamboo stick hit the back of her head. ye xiaoxis head buzzed and she could neither hear nor feel anything. she stood there in a daze, not moving at all. yuan xudong didnt expect yuan luochen to be so ruthless. he felt anger surging within him. he called out to ye xiaoxi twice in a row. seeing that she didnt respond, he raised his hand and touched the back of her head. his hands were covered in blood the bright color stung his eyes. the next second he rushed up to yuan luochen and kicked his knee. yuan luochen knelt on the ground in pain. yuan xudong grabbed his collar and delivered several punches. are you crazy enough? i never thought of inheriting the yuan family! i never thought of fighting with you! youre the one who has always treated me as an imaginary enemy! yuan luochen, im warning you, if you dare to mess around like today again! i dont mind fighting with you for the position of the family head! as soon as he finished speaking, he forcefully pushed yuan luochen away. he turned around and ran to ye xiaoxi to pick her up. he strode forward. yuan luochen got up from the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood as he looked in the direction where he had left. you dare to fight with me? ill make you fight for your life and sit unsecurely in the position of the family head! whoever dared to block his path would die! be it father or brother! he wouldnt show mercy! yuan luochen carried ye xiaoxi into the car and sent her to the hospital. after the doctor diagnosed her, he stitched up her wound. five needles. the hair on the back of her head was shaved off to the size of a dollar coin. fortunately, she could use her other hair to cover it. otherwise, given ye xiaoxis personality, she would definitely not go out for the next few days. after the doctor was done, he gave some advice, dont touch water for the next few days, lest the wound gets infected. also, girls should be more cultured. dont get yourself covered in wounds and scars. otherwise, it wont be easy to find a boyfriend in the future. ye xiaoxi grinned and said, if 1 cant find one, then 1 wont bother looking. thats nonsense. the doctor shook his head. yuan xudong approached and asked, can you still walk? there was so much blood on the back of her head just now, and she kept telling him that she felt dizzy as if she was about to die. his heart almost stopped beating. i can. ye xiaoxi stood up and took a few steps forward. her head was still a little dizzy. she was probably a little anemia-stricken. but it wasnt a big deal. in the past, when she had a high fever of 39 degrees, she would still go out to work for 12 hours. what was this little discomfort? ill go get the medicine. wait for me here. okay. yuan xudong walked out. the middle-aged female doctor sitting on the chair lowered her eyes slightly and said with a smile, your boyfriend seems nice. hes quite good at taking care of people. when he carried you in just now, his expression changed. ye xiaoxi said awkwardly, hes my uncle, not my boyfriend. oh, your uncle looks quite young. yes, my mother gave birth to me at an early age. the few brothers of the yuan family were indeed not much older than her. old master yuan was only a teenager when he got together with her grandmother. for the next ten years, old master yuan had been busy with his business and had no time to find a female companion. after that he searched for her grandmother for a few more years. all these delays resulted in the brothers of the yuan family being born relatively late. the youngest uncle was only a year older than her. at first, ye xiaoxi felt awkward addressing them as uncles. but after getting used to it, she naturally considered them as elders. the female doctor paused for a moment and asked, does your uncle have a girlfriend? if not, 1 can introduce some for him. he looks talented, so it should be easy for him to find a partner. coincidentally, 1 know a few high-quality girls. im not sure either. ill ask him later. ye xiaoxi held back her laughter and replied. alright, this is my business card. you can add me on wechat with the number on it. alright. ye xiaoxi took out a business card. yuan xudong had just returned. he took the medicine and walked up to her. he held her arm and said, lets go. yes. ye xiaoxi nodded. after the two of them left the hospital, ye xiaoxi mentioned the matter of the female doctor wanting to introduce him to a partner. uncle, if you dont like miss elizabeth, you can consider someone else. look, youre not young anymore. its time for you to consider your marriage. am 1 being managed now? yuan xudong glanced at her coldly. he wasnt interested in the blind date at all. ye xiaoxi said, im doing this for your own good. were all family. theres nothing wrong with showing concern for each other. when yuan xudong heard her words, his heart warmed. however, in less than two seconds, he sternly instructed, in the future, you are not allowed to force yourself to stand out. this time, its a bamboo stick, and it didnt knock you into a fool. but if its something else next time, wont you lose your life? of course not! i didnt expect to be hit on the head either. he was aiming for your back ye xiaoxi pouted her lips, looking aggrieved. really it was not her fault that she was short. just now, she had completely overestimated her height. that was why she used her head to block his back. if she had known this would happen. she wouldnt come out even if she died. when yuan xudong heard her words, he was a few seconds slower. he understood what was going on. his heart ached, but he also found it funny. he wanted to raise his hand to rub this girls head, but he remembered that she had just been injured. hence, he endured it. no matter who hit me or where they hit me, you are not allowed to risk your life to protect me, yuan xudong said calmly. okay. ye xiaoxi replied gloomily. later, ill get the driver to send you home. have a good rest for the next two days. no, i have to go to school to celebrate yining. besides, my injury isnt serious. if i stay at home all the time, wont 1 get sick? going out for a walk and exercising your body will help the wound heal better. ye xiaoxi continued to spout nonsense and insisted on going out. yuan xudong couldnt do anything to her. he could only agree. okay, then take care of your health. ok! ye xiaoxi made a hand gesture with joy. little did she know that her excitement caused pain in the wound. she gritted her teeth in pain. yuan xudong frowned. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ye xiaoxi quickly adjusted her expression and said with a smile, ill be fine, uncle. dont worry! yuan xudong looked at the girl in front of him, and a strange emotion arose in his heart. how strange. no matter how many tragic experiences she went through, it didnt seem to affect her. she was like a sunflower that was always shining brightly. Chapter 393 - Chapter 393:1 Can Make Jiang Yining Completely Lose Her Backer! chapter 393:1 can make jiang yining completely lose her backer! translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio ye xiaoxi realized that time was running short, and she ordered some things online. she also called a few of her classmates in advance and asked them to help her receive and decorate the scene. these classmates were all jiang yinings fangirls. they loved her comics. ye xiaoxi had formed a fan club with them to manage the fans, preventing them from causing trouble everywhere. therefore, jiang yinings fans remained rational no matter what happened. by the time she arrived at school, everyone was already prepared. ye xiaoxi did a final check. after that, she sent a message to jiang yining asking her when she would be coming to school. jiang yining replied, illbe there soon. oh oh oh. okay. come over quickly then, ye xiaoxi said happily. jiang yining could tell that she was in a good mood. she raised her eyebrows and quickened her pace. when she arrived at the classroom door, jiang yining pushed it open, and the sound of fireworks could be heard from inside. countless ribbons were scattered, and everyone applauded joyfully. congratulations, yining. youve finally proven your innocence! jiang yining, you are the pride of our qing university! author ningxin, id like to take a photo with you! a fan took the opportunity to make an inappropriate request, but ye xiaoxi ruthlessly refused. want to take a photo with my precious yining? stand aside! i hadnt even taken any photos myself, she thought. ye xiaoxi handed a large bouquet of flowers to jiang yining and said, yining, for such a joyful occasion, shouldnt you update more and draw a few extra frames? jiang yining smiled and said, emm then tomorrow, 111 try to update 20 frames of the comics in one go. previously, she had been caught up in the plagiarism scandal, so she had saved up all the frames she had drawn. now that the rain had cleared, it was natural to update more. ahhhh! yining, i love you so much! ye xiaoxi couldnt care less about the pain in her head anymore. she opened her arms and hugged jiang yining excitedly. the rest of the people looked envious. xiaoxi and yining had such a great relationship, and they also wanted to get closer to yining, so they urged her to draw a few more frames of the story. jiang yining poked her head with her hand and said, its almost time for class. ye xiaoxi let go of her hand and grinned from ear to ear. yining, we made a deal. you cant go back on your words! when have i ever lied to you? jiang yining sat down calmly. ye xiaoxi snickered. at this moment, the teacher walked in and looked at the chaotic classroom. he understood that they were celebrating for jiang yining, so he didnt blame them. after all, they were honored to have such a genius in their class. moreover, the atmosphere among the students was very lively. as a teacher, he was also happy. on the other side. yuan luochen found a private doctor to treat his wounds. only then did he calm down. he didnt like ye xiaoxi and yuan xudong, but physically harming them and causing a disturbance that reached old masters ears would only make him despise himself more. he might even lose the 15% of the shares he had. therefore, he had to think of a way to resolve this matter. yuan luochens lips twitched as he stood up and went to the old master to beg for forgiveness. however, when he arrived at the entrance of his courtyard and asked the servants, he learned that the old master had left home and would only be back in a week. when he pressed for the reason his father left, the servant claimed not to know. before old master left, he only told her that he was going on a long trip. hearing this, yuan luochen immediately came up with a plan. now that his father had decided to appoint his elder brother the head of the family, his only chance to turn the tables was on miss elizabeth. winning her over meant gaining the support of the elizabeth family. why would he worry about not being able to compete with his elder brother? when the time came. even his father would have to reconsider. previously, with his father around, he couldnt make any moves. however, it was different now. without his father, wouldnt he be able to do whatever he wanted? however, getting elizabeth wasnt enough. he also wanted yuan xudong to fall from grace! then he would forever lose the right to compete with him! with this thought in mind, yuan luochen turned around and walked towards the garage. he drove away from the yuan family and headed straight for yan ruos place. yan ruo had locked herself in the house since yesterday and refused to open the door, no matter who called. she couldnt believe that her father, whom she had always trusted, would abandon her for jiang yining. it was fine now jiang yinings innocence was proven and gained immense popularity. yuan luochen would definitely target her. when yan ruo thought of yuan luochens sinister appearance, she wished she could dig a small hole and hide in it. no one else was seen. just as she was in a daze, there was a knock on the door. immediately after, yuan luochens voice entered her ears through the door. yan ruo, open the door! 1 know youre inside! if you dont want to be punished by me, open the door immediately. yan ruo was so frightened that her heart skipped a beat and sank into the abyss. she covered her ears with all her might and tried to get in. it was as if, by doing so, she would never be able to hear that demonic sound again. but how could yuan luochen be fooled by her so easily? he arranged this residence for yan ruo, so he naturally knew how to enter. hence, he knocked on the door a few times, but there was no response. he directly entered the password and opened the door. he headed straight for the bedroom. he saw the trembling figure hiding under the blanket. yuan luochen stepped forward and lifted the blanket. when yan ruo saw him, she was so scared that she cried out, dont come over! dont send me to those people as a toy! ive already done everything 1 can! if you force me again, 111 jump off the building and die for you! yuan luochen curled his lips and laughed evilly. he stepped forward and grabbed her shoulders. he dragged her to him. look at your current appearance. youre neither human nor a ghost. youre nothing like the radiant girl you used to be. yan ruos body was tense. she couldnt hear him at all. her body trembled as she kept explaining, mr. yuan, 1 really tried my best. my dad promised me that he would accuse jiang yining of plagiarism. i dont know why he suddenly changed his mind even if your father didnt go back on his words, we would still lose because jiang yining had already bribed that b*tch yang ni. so, 1 dont blame you at all. but 1 never keep useless people. if you continue to languish, i wont be in a good mood. i cant guarantee what ill do. yuan luochen looked down at her with disdain. his condescending manner gave off a strong sense of oppression. yan ruo heaved a sigh of relief and cautiously asked, you really dont blame me? why should 1 blame you? if anyone should be blamed, its jiang yining and yang ni. the two of them are the culprits, yuan luochen insinuated. yan ruo, think about it carefully. who caused you to be in this state today? dont you want to take revenge on her at all? yan ruo remained silent for a long time. she hugged her knees and buried her pale face between her legs. i want to but she was too powerful i cant defeat her read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only she had been pampered since she was young and had never suffered or encountered any setbacks. she had failed several times in a row when she fought with jiang yining. it had long dampened her spirit. yan ruo dared not fight with jiang yining anymore shes not strong. she just has someone supporting her. yan ruo, i can help you, too.. moreover, i can make jiang yining completely lose her backer! Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: You’re Still the Same As Before chapter 394: youre still the same as before translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio yan ruo pursed her lips and said, no, even with your help this time, 1 still lost to her. we cant compete with her thats because the method this time is wrong. yuan luochen said, jiang yinings biggest support is undoubtedly lu zhi. with him behind her, giving her money, giving her advice, and hiring the best team. of course, she was impeccable. but if jiang yining had an affair with another man, do you think lu zhi would still support her wholeheartedly? yan ruo refused to speak. yuan luochen paused for two seconds and continued, the best way to ruin a couples relationship is to let jiang yining cheat on lu zhi. yan ruo, believe me, no man can tolerate this. what do you plan to do? yan ruo asked in a daze. of course, its to get my big brother to have some scandals with jiang yining. yuan luochen and jiang yining didnt have much enmity. originally, if she had obediently exited the comics industry and not competed with yan ruo, he would have let her off and lived in peace with her. but who asked jiang yining to not know what was good for her and insisted on going against him! alright, then he would completely destroy her and drag yuan xudong down with her. ye xiaoxi and jiang yining were good friends. with this relationship, it was normal for them to have an affair behind lu zhis back. he had already thought of a way. he only lacked a chance for them to form a substantial relationship. yuan luochen knew that jiang yining tried to suppress yan ruo just to meet yan han. this was a good opportunity for ah ruo to make a move on jiang yining. as for his big brother, he would send someone else to make arrangements. when the reporters appeared and witnessed them in a compromising position, it would definitely be exciting! at that time. lu zhi would turn against jiang yining and would see yuan xudong as a thorn in his side and go against him in every way. he would then settle miss elizabeth and urge the elders of the yuan family to support him in his promotion. the position of the yuan family head was within his grasp. what if the plan failed? he would shift all the blame to yan ruo. he could also retreat unscathed. yuan luochen explained most of the plan to yan ruo, but he didnt mention that he intended to use her as a scapegoat or that he aimed to fight for the position of the head of the yuan family using this situation. yan ruo expressed some concerns, but if something goes wrong, jiang yining will definitely notice that something is wrong. if she wants to settle the score with me, what should i do? i wont let it go wrong for such an important matter. dont worry. yuan luochen patted her shoulder. yan ruo still refused to agree. seeing this, yuan luochen threatened, ah ruo, youve made me lose so much face. are you not willing to help me with such a small matter? if you are unwilling, then you will replace jiang yining and be sent to my big brothers bed. yan ruo shook her head immediately. no! i dont want to! she was pure and wouldnt hand herself over to a man she didnt know! since you are unwilling, then do as i say. dont forget, you have signed a contract with our company. as long as the 12 billion isnt returned, youll be at my mercy. yuan luochen said coldly. yan ruos eyes were filled with tears as she nodded her head aggrievedly. alright. now that things had come to this, she had to do it regardless of whether she was willing to do it or not. night fell. the days classes ended on time. ye xiaoxi suggested that everyone should celebrate by having a hotpot together before going to karaoke. moreover, she would foot the bill for everything. just to celebrate jiang yining. the whole class enthusiastically agreed. however, jiang yining declined, ive already made an appointment with someone. 1 cant join you guys today. ill go on the weekend. who did you make an appointment with? is it your mr. lu? ye xiaoxi blinked and gossiped. the other girls chimed in with envy. lu zhi is very handsome. hes a typical diamond husband. however, only a man like him is worthy of our ningxin. thats right! its so sweet to watch the two of you interact! yining, if you have an appointment with mr. lu, then hurry up and go! we dont mind waiting until you anytime! jiang yining smiled and said, its not with lu zhi. im just meeting an old friend. alright, its getting late. i have to go see him quickly. after saying that, she waved her hand. she turned around and walked out. the crowd behind her was discussing animatedly. old friend? it cant be a man, right? it must be a woman. yining would never go see another man behind all zhis back. hey, what are you guys gossiping about? hurry up and go home. ye xiaoxi dispersed them and left the classroom herself. jiang yining rushed to the western restaurant on the first floor of the hotel. when she walked in, she saw yan han sitting at the table by the window. his gentle and elegant face carried a trace of coldness. he was clearly in his thirties and had a daughter, but he didnt look old at all. instead, he looked like a young university professor. time had certainly treated him well. jiang yining stepped forward. yan han heard the movement and pulled back his thoughts. he looked at her and said, what would you like to eat? theres no need to order anything. ill leave after im done chatting with you, jiang yining said politely and unfamiliarly. yan hans expression paused momentarily before he gave a nostalgic smile. youre still the same as before. if you dont like someone, youll show it on your face. you dont even bother to hide it. if i hate someone and still have to hide it, it will be too tiring. jiang yining straightforwardly said, yan han, i only have one question for you. why did you burn down elder qis studio and cause the death of your masters wife? do you know that because of this matter, elder qi died of depression? ive never harmed anyone. yan han enunciated each word clearly, she was the one who burned down the studio. she was also the one who felt ashamed to face elder qi and set herself on fire in the studio. youre spouting nonsense! jiang yining angrily retorted. elder qis wife was dignified and gentle. she never got angry with others and had a deep relationship with elder qi. how could she do anything to let him down? not to mention self-immolation! jiang yinings voice was raised and attracted the attention of the people around her. yan han poured her a cup of chrysanthemum tea and pushed it in front of her. he said, drink some tea to cool down. 1 dont think you want anyone else to know what we talked about. jiang yining suppressed the anger in his heart and took a sip of tea. yan han waited for her to calm down. he took out half a jade pendant from his pocket and placed it on the table. you should know what this is. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only jiang yining picked it up and recognized that it belonged to elder qis wife with just one glance. why do you have this? yan han took out another piece and placed it on the table. the two halves of the jade pendant matched perfectly. yan han said unhurriedly, because she left it for me. yining, im her biological son.. Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: Who Was the Person Who Stole the Innumerable Paintings? chapter 395: who was the person who stole the innumerable paintings? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio how is that possible? jiang yining retorted subconsciously. this is the token she left for me. it has always been kept by my father. only after he died did he give this to me and tell me that with this jade pendant, 1 could find my biological mother. yan han sneered. jiang yining frowned. yan han continued, my father was a teacher and she was a university student. when she went to the countryside, she was assigned to our village to help my father. later, they fell in love and she got pregnant with me. my father sold everything he had to raise enough money to prepare for the wedding. but the night before the wedding, news came from the city that she could return to her original city. she didnt like the countryside, despised the rustic villagers, and felt they were on different intellectual levels. being with my father was merely because she thought she couldnt return to the city and marrying a teacher was better than marrying a farmer. so, after knowing that she could return to the city, she lied to my father. she said that she would go back first. when she settled down there, she would come back to find him and let our family of three reunite. my father is honest and doesnt play tricks. he is even more sincere to the person he loves. no matter what she said, he chose to believe her. so, he canceled the wedding and personally sent her into the car back to the city. from that day on, she never came back. a year later, she sent me back to my fathers side, along with a breakup letter. she said that she had met her childhood sweetheart and that the parents of the two families had already arranged their engagement. they are of equal status, and the other party understands her very well and supports her in painting. she didnt want to continue with my father. she asked my father to find a girl from the village and live a good life. dont look for her in the future. my father suffered a huge blow and never recovered from it. he drank all day. his health deteriorated, and he passed away in less than ten years. my aunt took care of me afterward, and you know what happened after that. jiang yining naturally knew. elder qi and his wife went to the countryside together and adopted yan han, who had no parents. he treated him like his own son. especially elder qi, imparting his lifelong knowledge to him. yan han also treated them as his closest people. until he discovered that his so-called mrs. qi was his biological mother. everything fell apart. jiang yining was silent for a long time and said, yan han, mrs. qi did let you down, but she tried her best to make amends. if you dont forgive her, you shouldnt force her. otherwise, why would she take things too hard and set herself on fire? not to mention elder qi. from the beginning to the end, he didnt know the truth, and he didnt do anything to let you and your father down. you didnt give him an explanation and caused him to die of depression. dont you feel sorry for him? i didnt force her. i just questioned her why she had started chaos and ended abandonment. since she didnt want to follow my father to the end, she shouldnt have provoked him. yan han clenched his fists and tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart. he said clearly, she kept crying and apologizing to me, but she also admitted that she never loved my father. she only used him. the only person she loves is qi bai. in my agitation, i said that 1 would tell qi bai the truth. she couldnt accept it and chose to immolate herself. she had let down my father, me, and elder qi. a woman like her ruined two families. until the last moment of her life, she was unwilling to face her mistakes and selfishly ended her life. yan hans tone was half sorrowful and half mocking. this kind of woman turns out to be my mother. dont you think its ridiculous? that day, he found out everything and had a big quarrel with her. he wanted to find elder qi and expose her true colors. however, he didnt expect to see the studio on fire as soon as he finished packing. when he rushed in to save her, he realized that the door was locked from the inside. no matter how hard he tried, he couldnt break it open. the fire burned more and more vigorously until it completely engulfed her slender figure he knelt on the ground in a daze. in the end, he decided to conceal the truth. just as jiang yining said, elder qi knew nothing and shouldnt have to bear all this. rather than letting him know that his beloved wife was such a selfish and self-centered person, it was better to let him misunderstand and raise an ingrate. this way, at least he would be somewhat relieved. therefore, he chose to leave without leaving a word. if it wasnt for yining using all ruo to force him to come back. he would keep this secret in his heart for the rest of his life. after yan han finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time. jiang yining also remained silent for a long time. then, she opened his mouth slightly and said in a clear voice, yan han, if what you said was true, why did you take away all the paintings in the studio? i didnt take any of the paintings. yan han denied it. ive already learned eighty to ninety percent of masters skills. why would i steal his painting? there were only two uses for taking qi bais paintings, either to collect them or to sell them at a good price. whether it was the former or the latter, there was no need for him to do so. yan han paused for two seconds. he seemed to have realized something and asked, you mean, on the day she self-immolated, all the paintings in the studio were taken away? yes. jiang yining looked up and met his grayish-brown eyes. she said, elder qis paintings have always been hidden in a stone box. no matter how big the fire is, they wouldnt be damaged. those who knew about this were people close to elder qi. yan han, only you and mrs. qi were there that day. mrs. qi died. if you didnt take the painting, who else could it be? i can swear to the heavens that other than the painting that master gave me, 1 never took any of the paintings away without permission. yan han said firmly, if you dont believe me, you can come with me to the united states and search my house personally to see if there are any other works. no matter how difficult the times were, he had never sold the painting his master had left him. therefore, to this day, elder qis paintings are still hanging in his house. however, it was only limited to what qi bai gave him. after so many years jiang yining might not remember everything, but she could always recognize most of them. jiang yining was more inclined to believe that yan han was telling the truth because, with his skills, there was indeed no need for him to take away elder qis painting. she frowned and mumble to herself. she seemed to be asking yan han, who could have stolen those invaluable paintings? who stole all of elder qis paintings while yan han was away and mrs. qi was self-immolated? if there was a third person present at the time, then did mrs. qi self-immolate voluntarily or was she forced? she thought that she finding yan han would clarify the events of the past. however, she didnt expect to find herself entangled in another foggy mystery. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only yan han was equally curious, im not sure, but this person must be someone i know. after he was adopted, he had been by elder qi and his biological mothers side. he had also seen the people they knew. that person knew where the paintings were stored, so the person must be very familiar with elder qi. therefore, yan han must have had an impression of the person.. Chapter 396 - Chapter 396:I Have A Higher Seniority, You’re The Junior chapter 396:i have a higher seniority, youre the junior translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio do you have any suspects? jiang yining asked. no. yan han was silent for a few seconds before he added, even if there is, i dont want to do anything for her. yining, that person caused my father to die of depression. 1 dont want to have any connections with her anymore. if you want to investigate the truth of what happened back then, go ahead and do it yourself. i wont provide you with any help. if you really didnt want to do anything for her, you wouldnt have hidden the truth for so many years. jiang yining said calmly, yan han, whether you admit it or not, you still have feelings for her. mrs. qi hadnt been indifferent to him. ever since she brought him back, she had been taking care of him meticulously. humans are not like plants, who can be devoid of feelings? moreover, the yan han she knew was not a heartless person. yan hans face remained expressionless. he didnt admit or deny what she said. jiang yining knew that after so many years, it wouldnt be easy to investigate the person who stole the painting, so she didnt press for more answers. if you recall any clues, you can tell me. in order to give elder qi an explanation, 1 will continue to investigate. ill be leaving first. jiang yining stood up and bid farewell. yan han looked at her back and said, yining, ill be staying in a-city for quite some time. if you have time, we can meet more often. you are the only old friend 1 have left in this city. i hope you wont blame me for what happened in the past. jiang yining stopped in her tracks, then lightly acknowledged with a sound, turned away from him, and left the restaurant. when she reached the elevator and was about to go down, she heard a familiar voice calling her name. jiang yining turned her head and saw yan ruo looking at her with a deep gaze. yan ruo walked up to her step by step and commanded, didnt you promise to help me pay back the 12 billion? now that youve successfully cleared yourself of the suspicion of plagiarism, have you forgotten about me? or you deliberately left me in the lurch, wanting yuan luochen to kill me? jiang yining found it funny. i did promise to save you, but 1 should be the one deciding when to save you, not you. yan ruo, 1 dont owe you anything. stop using this demanding tone to talk to me! you dont owe me anything? jiang yining, its all thanks to you that ive fallen to this state! my fame, my personal safety, have all been taken away by you! yan ruo growled angrily. jiang yining shook her head gently. your skills werent up to par. instead of working hard to improve yourself, you chose to deviate and deliberately associate with scoundrels like yuan luochen. your current situation is not my doing. its your own choice. besides, do you and jin yuhua really intend to help me? 1 doubt it! at that time, she had seen it for real. after yan han cleared her name of plagiarism, jin yuhua and yan ruos expressions turned unpleasant! this was precisely why jiang yining hadnt rushed to help yan ruo and pay the 12 billion in compensation for breaching the contract! yan ruo originally thought that yuan luochens scheme was malicious. but at this moment, when she saw jiang yinings cold expression and heard jiang yining put the blame on her, she changed her mind. someone like her, who persecuted others but didnt know her mistake, deserved to be defiled! why should she feel guilty? a touch of cruelty flashed in yan ruos eyes. she suppressed the anger in her heart and said with a pleading tone, i admit that i was wrong. but 1 swear that i really want my father to prove your innocence. if you dont believe me, you can ask my father. yining, please help me. yuan luochen gave me a deadline to return the money to him tonight. otherwise, hell force me to sell myself. im still young and 1 dont want to be ruined by him for the rest of my life. besides, my father cant afford such a disgrace please save me on account of my father jiang yining never intended to force her into a corner. she just couldnt stand the way she was still demanding this and that when she had a favor to ask of others. she stared coldly at yan ruo for a moment. jiang yining spoke in a deep voice, i can lend you 12 billion, but you have to find a way to pay it back. in addition, yan ruo, i will let you off for your fathers sake. however, if you dare to do anything bad behind my back in the future, dont blame me for being ruthless! her eyes were exceptionally murderous, and the pressure she released was extremely low. it was so heavy that it was almost suffocating. yan ruo looked at her for a few seconds, then silently shifted her gaze to the side. fine, i understand. anyway, after tonight, jiang yinings reputation would be ruined. heh yan ruo would love to see if jiang yining got caught in an affair and would still be able as arrogant and condescending as she was now! ill go with you to get the check, yan ruo said. okay. jiang yining nodded. the elevator happened to reach their floor, and the two of them stepped in together. when they arrived at the parking lot, the lu familys car approached. jiang yining opened the back door and got in first. yan ruo followed and went to the other side. after the two of them sat down, the driver started the car. on the way, yan ruo fell silent for a while. then, she took the initiative to ask, have you resolved the grudge between you and my father? yes. jiang yining said calmly. yan ruo couldnt help but be curious and asked again, what are you really after? why go to such lengths to force my father to come back? jiang yining glanced at her and said, this is our adults business. it has nothing to do with you. yan ruo wasnt convinced. she was only two years younger than jiang yining. what right did she have to say that she was young? youre not much older than me, yan ruo muttered softly. jiang yining said calmly, 1 have a higher seniority. youre the junior. she and yan han were of the same generation. logically speaking, yan ruo should address her as aunty. however, she didnt want a junior as stupid as yan ruo. yan ruo snorted and ignored her. jiang yining also remained silent. there was a long silence. jiang yinings brows furrowed slightly as she glanced out of the window. this wasnt the way back to the lu familys villa. even if it was a long detour, they shouldnt have taken this route. she looked ahead warily and realized that the driver wasnt the one the lu family had specially sent to her. something was amiss jiang yining turned to look at yan ruo and gave her a look. yan ruo was slightly stunned. what are you doing? this idiot! jiang yining cursed under her breath and took out her phone to send a message to lu zhi. however, before she could do anything. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the driver turned the steering wheel violently, and she lost her balance and fell to yan ruos side. the phone fell to the ground. jiang yining struggled to prop herself up and said to yan ruo, this driver is suspicious. jump out of the car with me halfway through her sentence, yan ruo stabbed a syringe at her. of course, the driver is suspicious, because i arranged it. jiang yining, you must pay the price for your arrogance.. Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Why Are You In Such A Hurry? Afraid I’ d Run Away? chapter 397: why are you in such a hurry? afraid i d run away? translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio jiang yinings awareness hadnt fully kicked in when her body instinctively resisted. she grabbed yan ruos arm and twisted it to the side to avoid the syringe. you deliberately set me up? yan ruo, youre really courting death! jiang yining gritted her teeth and said word by word. youve caused me so much misery. im just returning 1% of what youve done to me! yan ruo continued to exert force. the driver cooperated and steered the car to the left. jiang yining and yan ruo rolled to the other side. their positions had also changed. previously, jiang yining had suppressed yan ruo, but now it was yan ruo who was on top, so it was easier for her to use her fists and kicks and strength! yan ruos eyes were vicious. she gripped the syringe with both hands and inched closer to jiang yining. dont move around. if it pierces your pretty face and ruins it, youll be finished for the rest of your life. yan ruo, arent you afraid that your father will be hurt by your actions? jiang yining questioned sternly. she thought, father when yan ruo thought of her father, her expression momentarily flickered. she had no mother and her father had been raised since she was young. she had the deepest feelings for him. however, her father, whom she loved the most, had chosen jiang yining at her most difficult time. how could she accept this! yan ruo chuckled and said, jiang yining, without you, my father will only be devoted to me. 1 wont allow him to have other women in his eyes. as soon as she finished speaking, yan ruo intensified her assault. the space in the car was cramped, and there was not much room to move around. jiang yining and yan ruo were like trapped beasts, constantly hurting each other. the driver saw that yan ruo took too long to deal with jiang yining. he said anxiously, miss yan, hurry up! they were in the city center, with many temporary police checks. if they were stopped by them and realized that something was wrong, it would be over! when yan ruo heard this, she became even more anxious. however, the more anxious she was, the more mistakes she made. the needle accidentally pierced the back seat of the car, with most of the liquid inside being pushed out by jiang yining. yan ruo opened her mouth and bit jiang yinings hand, forcing her to let go. while jiang yining was in pain. she pulled out the syringe and stuck it into her body. under jiang yinings cold gaze, she pushed all the remaining drugs in. then, she withdrew the needle. she threw it at her feet and panted heavily. jiang yining said sternly, yan ruo, 111 make you regret what you did today! i regret it? jiang yining, if you beg me now, i might be able to give you a less humiliating ending. yan ruo gloated. jiang yining stared at her silently, her eyes full of killing intent. however, it was gradually controlled by the drug. her vision turned dark, and at the same time, her body began to heat up yan ruo noticed that jiang yining had fallen into unconsciousness. only then did she feel relieved. originally, she had deliberately increased the dosage to ensure that she would faint. although most of it was wasted, it should be able to last until the hotel. finally, the most challenging part was resolved. yan ruos strength seemed to have been sucked out of her body as she weakly slumped on the chair. they arrived at the hotel. yan ruo and the driver carried the unconscious jiang yining out of the car. they entered the hotel through the back door and proceeded to the top-floor private room. then, she made a phone call to yuan luochen. second young master yuan, the matter has been settled. you can take over the rest at any time. well done. you can leave from there first. okay. yan ruo hung up the phone, looked back in the direction of the private room, and turned to leave. in the private room, the clean space was bathed in orange light. jiang yining lay motionless on the bed. other than the faint sound of breathing, there was no other sound. after a moment, her fingertips moved. immediately after, her eyelashes flickered. the next second jiang yining opened her eyes abruptly and stared at the unfamiliar ceiling. she propped her head up and tried to sit up. in the car earlier, she had already estimated that she wouldnt be able to fight against the driver and yan ruo alone. therefore, she deliberately pushed away most of the drug. then, she pretended to lose to yan ruo and let her inject the remaining dose into her body. this dosage wasnt enough to make her completely unconscious, but it would cause the corresponding symptoms. at this moment, jiang yining felt dizzy and her body was heating up. it was really uncomfortable, as if she was being roasted on fire. but she knew why yan ruo drugged her, so she had to act faster. otherwise, it would be too late when yan ruo returned. jiang yining bit her tongue and pinched her palms, forcing herself to calm down. then, she rushed into the bathroom and washed her face with cold water. after doing all this, her gaze fell on the razor placed on the washstand. without much thought, she decisively took out a blade and made three cuts on her arm. fresh blood flowed down her fair skin jiang yining felt that the heat in her body had mostly dissipated, and her consciousness was awakened by the pain. she used a towel to bandage her wound briefly before returning to the bedroom. she picked up the hotels landline phone and dialed lu zhis number. however, when she dialed the number, it showed that the signal was restricted. however, this wasnt a problem for her. jiang yining directly dismantled the phone and reconnected the hardware inside. she dialed again. this time, the call was picked up. hello, is this lu zhi? im in a hotel jiang yining explained the matter simply. when lu zhi heard this, he was instantly filled with rage. he thought, damn yan ruo! if he caught this despicable person, he would definitely tear her into pieces! ill pick you up now. okay. jiang yining said calmly, im fine, but since they dared to send me to the hotel so brazenly, they must have other arrangements. besides, they should have spies in the hotel. i couldnt escape. i could only wait quietly and see what they would do next. lu zhi, you need to act fast. dont worry, i wont let anything happen to you. she entrusted her safety and innocence entirely to him. how could he possibly betray her trust? alright, ill hang up first. they should be back soon. okay. after ending the call, jiang yining called the room service and waited patiently for about three minutes. the room service attendant delivered the things she asked for. jiang yining took it and said with a faint smile, thank you. i wish you a pleasant night. the attendant pushed the cart and left. jiang yining took the medicine and went back to her room to treat her wound again. the cut from the razor blade could pose a risk of tetanus if not properly treated. she wasnt particularly robust in terms of health. naturally, she had to take good care of herself. as for whether her awakening would alert the other party, she naturally considered it and wasnt afraid at all. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only jiang yining had just thrown the things into the trash can when yan ruo rushed over with her men. she pushed open the door and saw that jiang yining was still inside. yan ruo visibly heaved a sigh of relief. jiang yining smiled and said, why are you in such a hurry? afraid id run away? this hotel is filled with my people.. why should 1 be afraid of you? you wont be able to escape even if you have wings! Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: If I Get Lost, No One Will Be Able To Save You chapter 398: if i get lost, no one will be able to save you translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio i think you forgot that theres a phone in the hotel, right? ive already called lu zhi and asked him to save me. therefore, youd better not act rashly, jiang yining warned. haha, do you think i havent thought of this? jiang yining, stop pretending! the hotels landline was restricted, and there was no way to make outgoing calls! only internal calls are possible! yan ruo laughed wildly. jiang yining smirked and said, oh? was that so? then we can wait and see. you wont have the chance to wait and see! yan ruo clapped her hands and ordered, men, bring him in. in response, a few strong bodyguards carried yuan xudong in. jiang yining recognized him and frowned. yuan xudong has no enmity with you, why did you harm him? i have no enmity with him, but second young master yuan isnt on good terms with him. jiang yining, if you want to blame someone, blame the two of you for being insensible and having to go against us. you brought this upon yourself! yan ruo waved her hand. the bodyguards threw yuan xudong in. yuan xudong fell onto the bed and pulled down his clothes. yan ruo said, jiang yining, i know the amount of drug 1 injected into you isnt much, and you can surely stay awake. but 1 injected a sufficient amount into yuan luochen. if he doesnt get relief in time tonight and the drug takes effect, he will probably be tortured until he becomes silly. as ye xiaoxis best friend, you wouldnt want to see her uncle become a fool, would you? after saying that, she instructed her subordinates to lock the door. looking at the tightly shut brown door, yan ruo laughed triumphantly. a man and a woman alone in a room, even if they were innocent and nothing had happened, would still cause misunderstandings! now, they just needed to wait until early tomorrow. yuan luochen would come with reporters and lu zhi to catch the adulterer. you guys guard the door. remember not to let them run out. yes, miss yan. the bodyguards nodded. in the room. jiang yining stood in the middle and looked at yuan xudong, who was on the side and sneered. she thought, what era was it already, resorting to such tricks? knockout drugs were indeed harmful to the human body, but not only women could counteract their effects. jiang yining turned around and went into the bathroom to take out the blade. she walked up to yuan xudong and took off his shirt. yuan xudong, still groggy, saw a figure and growled in disgust, get lost! if i get lost, no one will be able to save you. jiang yining pressed down on one of his arms, held the thin blade, and cut him without hesitation. yuan xudong frowned in pain. crimson blood surged through his veins. do you want to kill someone? lunatic! i told you, im saving you. jiang yining repeated expressionlessly, and at the same time, she cut him a few more times in quick succession. not long after, yuan xudongs blood stained a small piece of the white bedsheet. however, miraculously the heat in his body gradually cooled down as his blood flowed out. jiang yining carried the blanket into the bathroom and wet it with cold water. she dragged it back and threw it on him. she raised her hand and gave him two tight slaps. yuan xudong, are you awake? yuan xudong, who was already awake, was speechless. jiang yining saw that he didnt say anything and waved her finger in front of his eyes again. do you recognize how many fingers? five, yuan xudong said coldly. at least my efforts werent in vain. jiang yining put down the blade. if he was still unconscious, she wouldnt mind stabbing him a few more times. in any case, sacrificing herself to relieve him of the drugs effects, that was out of question. yuan xudong asked, why am 1 here? and you dont you remember how you were drugged before? jiang yining pursed her lips and said, that idiot yan ruo tricked me into coming here by asking me for a cheque for 12 billion. 1 guess they want to ruin our innocence. with yan ruos iq, she wouldnt be able to think of such a bold plan. i guess it has something to do with your lovely second brother. yuan luochen. jiang yining silently recited this name in her heart. very good. previously, he framed her for plagiarism, and now he wanted to use yan ruo to destroy her. this feud had been formed, and she had to get it back. yuan xudong thought for a moment and said, i was at the company. 1 drank the water that my assistant handed me and i felt very sleepy. after that, i rested for a while and woke up here. congratulations, you found the accomplice who harmed you. jiang yining teased. yuan xudong said, youre not afraid at all. shouldnt a girl who encountered such a thing be scared out of her wits? jiang yining was indeed peculiar. why fear? they should be the ones afraid. jiang yinings eyes flashed with cold killing intent. when i get out of here, ill make all of them kneel and beg for mercy. yuan xudong was speechless. women were really not to be trifled with. compared to the murderous jiang yining, xiaoxi was more adorable. just as this thought appeared in his mind, he sneezed. jiang yining said considerately, youve lost so much blood, and youre wrapped in a wet blanket. youll get sick. then can 1 take off this blanket? yuan xudong was halfway through his sentence. jiang yining continued, however, youd better bear with it for the sake of our innocence. otherwise, if i get excited, i might not know where i would cut. her gaze swept past his dangerous parts. yuan xudong instantly felt that it was better to wrap himself in a wet blanket. at worst, he would fall sick after leaving this place. are you sure we can walk out of here safely? yes, ive already informed lu zhi to come over. jiang yining said calmly. how did you inform him? 1 have my ways. however, there was no need to explain all the details to him. jiang yining didnt trust yuan xudong that much. if yuan luochen dared to attack her, who could guarantee that yuan xudong wouldnt? it was never wrong to be cautious. yuan xudong didnt ask further since she didnt want to elaborate. moreover, although the girl in front of him was young, her words and actions inexplicably made people feel that she was trustworthy. he waited patiently. outside the room, a few bodyguards guarding the door didnt hear any movement inside. they muttered softly. havent they had any sparks yet? why isnt there any sound? should we tell sir? no need. its still early. anyway, its fine as long as its done by tomorrow. alright then. as they were talking, a helicopter quietly landed on the roof of the hotel. a large number of people landed on the hotels rooftop. then, they entered the hotel through the fire exit. at the same time. the lobby and back door of the hotel were also surrounded by countless men in black uniforms. yan ruo sensed that something was wrong and turned around to escape. but where was there time? as soon as she reached the hotel corridor, she was pressed against the wall and tied up like chickens. what right do you have to arrest me? 1 didnt break the law! you hurt our young mistress and still claim you havent committed a crime? qi feng and ah man walked forward and stared coldly at yan ruo. on the top floor of the hotel the bodyguards guarding the door realized that something was wrong when they saw a large number of people barging in. they took out the room card and wanted to open the door to enter. to use jiang yining and yuan xudong as hostages. however, as soon as they opened the door, those people had already rushed in front of them. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only lu zhi, at the forefront, angrily raised his foot and kicked one of them to the ground. clang! the door slammed into the wall with a loud noise. jiang yining and yuan xudong raised their heads at the same time and looked at the door. lu zhis anxious gaze swept across the room. the moment he saw jiang yining, he rushed into the room.. Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Thank Goodness You’re Okay… (1) chapter 399: thank goodness youre okay (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio before jiang yining could react, he had already pulled her into his arms. through his solid chest, she could hear his strong and steady heartbeat. after knowing him for so long, this was the first time she saw him so flustered. jiang yining whispered, im fine. you came just in time. lu zhi, dont worry about me. lu zhis eyes were filled with killing intent. after hearing her response, it was suppressed a little. thank goodness youre okay otherwise, he would have definitely killed everyone involved in this matter. jiang yining raised her hand and gently patted his back. lu zhi was comforted by her actions and his tense body relaxed a little. but soon, he noticed the wound on her wrist. with a face full of concern, he lifted her arm and asked, who did this to you? i did it myself so that i could stay awake. jiang yining said nonchalantly, its just a minor cut, itll be fine in a few days. the injuries on her body could be healed, but the anger in his heart couldnt be quelled. all of this was done by that b*tch yan ruo. he vowed to make her pay! lu zhi lifted her and said, ill send you to the hospital. jiang yining said as she nestled in his arms, put me down. i can walk. no, youre injured. lu zhi refused firmly. jiang yining had no choice but to comply. when they reached the door, jiang yining remembered that yuan xudong was still in the room. she reminded, let mr. yuan go to the hospital with us. his injuries are much more serious than mine. lu zhi turned around and looked at yuan xudong, who was wrapped in a damp blanket and had a pale face. a trace of hostility flashed across his cold face. okay. ill send someone to send him over. alright. after leaving the hotel, lu zhi and jiang yining got into the same car. yuan xudong was assigned another car. they all headed to the hospital together. when they reached the place, yuan xudong was obviously more seriously injured. however, lu zhi insisted that the doctor examine jiang yining first. the doctor examined her wound and said, the cuts arent deep. its nothing serious. just apply some medicine and rest for a while. are you sure? lu zhi asked, no need for a tetanus shot or hospitalization? give her a tetanus shot. hospitalization not to that extent. the doctor didnt know whether to laugh or cry. if even minor injuries required hospitalization, the entire hospital would be overcrowded. lu zhi was still worried. jiang yining smiled and said, im a doctor. 1 know my situation very well. dont make things difficult for the doctor. she turned around and politely explained to the doctor, this is my husband. hes just worried about me. 1 apologize for any offense. i can tell. the doctor wiped his sweat. her husbands gaze was so intense that it almost looked like he wanted to eat her up. only a blind man couldnt tell how worried he was about his wife. lets go out first. let mr. yuan in, jiang yining said considerately. okay. lu zhi carried her out personally. yuan xudong entered the consultation room with the help of a servant. not long after. the servant came out and said that the doctor was suturing yuan xudong and that he needed to go through the hospitalization procedures. jiang yining coughed guiltily and said, go and help mr. yuan with the admission procedures. ill inform xiaoxi to come over and take care of him. lu zhi felt jealous and said, why are you so concerned about him? he only wanted her to look at him and not other men. oh the wounds on yuan xudongs body were all cut by me. im afraid that hell die and turn into a vengeful ghost to seek revenge on me, jiang yining said gently. lu zhi thought of yuan xudongs miserable state just now. after a few seconds of silence, he said defensively, you did it to save his life. if it wasnt for yining helping yuan xudong to bleed, he would have succumbed to the effects of the drug by now. and if he dared to lay a finger on yining lu zhi vowed to make sure yuan xudong had no place to be buried. therefore, yining saved yuan xudongs life. jiang yining blushed. although that was the truth, seeing yuan xudong being tortured so miserably, she still felt a little sorry for him. jiang yining called ye xiaoxi and briefed her on yuan xudongs condition. ye xiaoxi said, ill go to the hospital to take care of him. grandpa isnt home recently, and with the whole yuan family, hes more familiar with me. okay. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only jiang yining agreed. not long after, yuan xudongs hospital admission procedures were completed. the doctor had stitched up his wounds. jiang yining and lu zhi sent him to the ward together. yuan xudong lay on the bed and spoke in a low voice, miss jiang, dont worry. if luo chen really did this, 1 wont let him off.. Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: Thank Goodness You’re Okay… (2) chapter 400: thank goodness youre okay (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio you dont need to do anything. i will teach him a lesson. lu zhis face was as cold as ice. yuan xudong looked up at him and nodded slightly. then, he closed his eyes tiredly. after waiting for about half an hour. ye xiaoxi finally arrived. when she saw the gauze on jiang yinings wrist, her eyes immediately turned red. yining, are you okay? 1 was so worried about you. im fine, silly. why are you crying? jiang yining reached out to wipe her tears. before she could, lu zhi stuffed a tissue into ye xiaoxis hands. jiang yining was speechless. he was really a jealous person who would eat anyones jealousy. ye xiaoxi wiped her tears away and said, ill explain everything about what second uncle did to grandpa when he comes back. yining, we wont let him off this time. okay. jiang yining nodded. ye xiaoxi continued, youve been through a lot the whole night. you should go back and rest first. alright. jiang yining wanted lu zhi to follow him. however, lu zhi asked ye xiaoxi, you didnt tell anyone about yuan xudongs accident, did you? i didnt tell anyone. i came by myself. how could ye xiaoxi bring up such an embarrassing matter to others? she now harbored deep resentment toward yuan luochen. he dared to hurt the two people she loved the most. she would definitely not let him off! well, remember not to tell anyone. lu zhi cautioned. ye xiaoxi nodded obediently. lu zhi then held jiang yinings waist and brought her away. after leaving the hospital, jiang yining looked at the gloomy lu zhi and asked, what do you want to do? he suddenly said those words to xiaoxi just now. she understood that he wanted to make some moves. lu zhi curled his lips into a mysterious smile. guess. surely, you want to deal with yuan luochen. very clever. lu zhi said, since he and yan ruo want to ruin your innocence, ill use their own methods against them. when jiang yining heard this, she thought of yan han and had some concerns. after all, yan ruo was his daughter. however, her hesitation only lasted for a moment before she steeled her heart. when yan ruo colluded with yuan luochen to deal with her, did she ever consider her own father? if she dared to do such despicable things, she had to bear the corresponding consequences. if yan han turned against her because of this, then there was no need to continue the friendship. jiang yining said, thank you for your hard work. lu zhi ruffled her hair and said, as long as its for you, it wont be hard. she was his wife. anyone who dared to harm her even a little would have to pay the price, even if he had to give up everything. lu zhi sent jiang yining home. he sat by the bed and waited for her to fall asleep. he got up, took his coat, and turned to leave. in the hotel. yan ruo was detained in a private room, and several guards were keeping a close eye on her at the same time. yan ruo tried to break free from the ropes and escape from this place. however, her attempts were unsuccessful. instead, the rope became tighter and tighter. yan ruo cried out in anger, this is illegal detention. 1 will sue you! ah man and qi feng exchanged glances and sneered at the same time. this person was really brainless. she had committed a crime herself and still thinking of suing others? just by presenting the hotel surveillance footage, they could easily expose this heiress, as dull-witted as a pig, and she would end up behind bars. seeing that they didnt react, yan ruo continued her loud tirade. she even began to curse jiang yining. just as she was enjoying her expletives, the door of the room was pushed open. lu zhi appeared at the door with a cold expression. he held a silver box in his hand. his gaze fell on yan ruo as if he intended to annihilate her with a thousand cuts. the once arrogant yan ruo was so scared that she didnt dare to speak when she saw him enter. lu zhi walked over and opened the box. he took out a sharp dagger and pointed it at yan ruo. yan ruo screamed, help! help! someone wants to kill me! lu zhi pulled her up and said coldly, killing you is too easy for you. yan ruo, i will pay back what you have done to ning a thousand times over. the blade traced along her delicate skin, winding down until it rested on her wrist. yining has three cuts here. ill give you a discount. ill cut you three hundred times. you cant do this to me yan ruo shook her head in horror. lu zhi remained expressionless and declared domineeringly, no, i can! after saying that, he personally cut three bloody wounds on her skin. the room echoed with the screams reminiscent of a slaughtered pig. bright droplets of blood fell onto the carpet yan ruos face turned pale from the pain. lu zhi tossed the knife to the person beside him and said, take good care of miss yan. dont miss out on the remaining 297 knives. yes. a man in black walked up to him. he began to punish yan ruo. yan ruo attempted to struggle, but how could she move? when everything was over there were precisely 300 wounds. moreover, none of them were fatal. they would only hurt her and make her bleed, but they would not hurt her fundamentally. yan ruos body trembled like a sieve, and her voice became sharp, lu zhi, if you have the guts, just kill me! what kind of ability is torturing a woman? youre not a man at all! lu zhi turned a deaf ear and snapped his fingers. a person in a doctors attire walked in. lu zhi ordered, inject miss yan with her favorite drug to wake her up. the doctor nodded and walked forward. yan ruo shook her head, her body stiff like a rock. what are you going to inject me with? read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only ill inject you with whatever you injected into yining. lu zhi smiled, but his smile did not reach his eyes. its called tit for tat. miss yan, dont you think so? lu zhi, you are the devil! yan ruo knew better than anyone the potency of this drug! she was terrified to the extreme! so what if shes scaredy? she had brought this upon herself! Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Tit For Tat! (1) chapter 401: tit for tat! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio after the doctor injected yan ruo with the medicine, lu zhi ordered everyone in the room to leave. she was the only one left inside. then, lu zhi asked qi feng to escort the remaining bodyguards over. after some coercion and persuasion, he ordered their leader to call yuan luochen. he told him that everything was going smoothly according to plan. however, yan ruo was in trouble. he had to come over personally. yuan luochen asked coldly, what is she up to this time? miss yan accidentally injected herself with the drug. shes going crazy now. we cant stop her. under lu zhis coercion, the bodyguard captain lied. yuan luochen cursed, a bunch of trash! tie her up. ill be right there. yes. after the call ended, the captain of the bodyguards cautiously asked, mr. lu, can you let us go now? we are just following orders. the mastermind is mr. yuan. if you dont let us go, he wont spare us when he comes later. yuan luochen was ruthless. they were only working for him and didnt want to lose their lives at all. lu zhis eyes swept across the crowd and said, if i let you go, wont yuan luochen know that theres a problem? stay here and do as i say. ill guarantee your safety. however, if you dare to escape on your own or inform yuan luochen i wont just spare you, 111 go after everyone in your families! hearing this, who would still dare to run? everyone fell into a deathly silence. lu zhi snorted coldly in his heart. these people were all bullies and feared the strong. to intimidate them, one had to be even more ruthless than yuan luochen. otherwise, they would secretly send yuan luochen a signal. ruining his plans. in the future, it would be difficult to set up a trap to lure yuan luochen out. time passed bit by bit finally, yuan luochen arrived at the hotel. he asked in a hurry, wheres yan ruo? on the top floor of the hotel. yuan luochen cursed in his heart. she always pulled him back at the most crucial moment. when this matter was over, he would definitely find an opportunity to teach her a lesson. the two of them took the elevator to the top floor. yuan luochen inadvertently glanced at the bodyguards reflection on the elevator and asked, are you very hot? why are you sweating so much? yes, im a little hot. the bodyguard replied, i wanted to pick up sir just now, so i ran a little. yuan luochen frowned. he kept feeling that something was wrong however, he only wanted to take yan ruo away as soon as possible, so he didnt pursue the matter. the elevator finally reached the top floor. yuan luochen and the bodyguard didnt walk far. he suddenly stopped and asked, where are the people who often follow you? i sent them to stay and take care of miss yan. the bodyguard replied. is that so? yuan luochen asked but didnt say anything else. the bodyguard felt uneasy and urged, mr. yuan, you should hurry up. if this drags on for too long, im afraid miss yan wont be able to hold on. yuan luochen didnt walk forward. instead, he took out his phone and dialed yan ruos number. beep beep beep after a long busy tone, no one answered. mr. yuan, miss yan doesnt have her phone with her. the bodyguard had just started speaking. yuan luochen suddenly hung up the phone and smirked as he said, you dare to play tricks on me? you must be seeking death. as he spoke, he kicked the bodyguard in front of him. he quickly turned around and retreated into the elevator. he pressed the button to close the door. the bodyguard was in pain and wanted to catch up to him. however, before he could make a move, several closed doors of the adjacent rooms opened. ah man and qi feng led the group. one team rushed to the elevator while the other ran to the emergency exit. at the same time. the bodyguards in the lobby downstairs also moved quickly. yuan luochen pressed all the floor buttons on the elevator, so they wouldnt know which floor he would exit. when the elevator stopped on the fifth floor, he walked out. then, he followed the fire escape and ran to the third floor. noticing that someone was chasing him from the floor above, he jumped over the window without thinking and wanted to escape. unexpectedly, just as his body passed through the window read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only the surrounding lights instantly converged on him. at the same time, a net opened up underneath. they waited for him to fall into it. yuan luochen raised his hand to block the light. during this short interval, lu zhi walked over from the stairs with his men. he stood by the window and looked at him coldly. he said, i knew you would escape from here. thats why i kept a trick up my sleeve.. Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Tit For Tat! (2) chapter 402: tit for tat! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio at this point yuan luochen still wanted to pretend to be innocent and said, mr. lu, is there some misunderstanding between us? we dont have any grudges, so why do you have to make such a big fuss to deal with me? pretend, continue pretending. yan ruo, all your bodyguards told the truth. yuan luochen, i dont even believe a single word you say, lu zhi coldly exposed his lie. im really not pretending. 1 came here because 1 heard that something happened to yan ruo. shes the top manga author that my company just signed. i cant just leave her alone. yuan luochen said, did yan ruo do something bad to your wife again? this bastard later, i will definitely teach her a good lesson and give you and young madam lu a satisfactory explanation! mr. lu, we shouldnt ruin the relationship between our two families because of yan ruo. please give me a hand. the last sentence was to remind lu zhi to consider the yuan family. but lu zhi wasnt afraid at all! he even dared to fight with his family friend, the tao family, so how could he take the yuan family seriously? lu zhis pitch-black eyes were fixed on yuan luochen without saying a word. yuan luochen thought that he had listened to his advice. he was about to crawl back. however, lu zhi took out a knife and ruthlessly stabbed the back of his hand. yuan luochens expression changed in pain, but he still held it in and didnt make a sound. cold sweat dripped down his forehead. mr. lu, what do you mean? are you going to declare war on me and the yuan family? you are not worthy of being my opponent. you dont even have the right to make me declare war. lu zhis tone was filled with contempt. yuan luochen, 1 will tell your father everything youve done. if your father finds out the truth and still insists on being enemies with my lu family, then 1 can only accompany him to the end. yuan luochens facial muscles twitched abnormally. lu zhi, youre too arrogant. it was fine if he didnt put him in his eyes, but he actually didnt put the entire yuan family in his eyes? who did he think he was? thats right, im that arrogant. but i have the right to be arrogant. after lu zhi finished speaking, he reached out and pulled out the knife expressionlessly. blood instantly gushed out of yuan luochens hands. he couldnt hold on any longer and fell off the wall. he landed right in the net. the people below quickly retracted the net and trapped him. lu zhi calmly ordered, ah man, send him to yan ruos room and let them enjoy the consequences of their actions. yes, sir. ah man nodded. lu zhi came out of the hotel and instructed qi feng to gather all the media in a-city early tomorrow morning to expose yuan luochen and yan ruo. qi feng complied. lu zhi got into the car and headed home. in the hospital. ye xiaoxi poured a glass of water and sat in front of the bed. she then placed it by yuan xudongs mouth and said, drink it. yuan xudong in his sleep seemed to understand her words and took a few sips. she waited for him to finish the glass of water. ye xiaoxi put the cup back and leaned against his bed to play with her phone. unknowingly, it was already late at night. ye xiaoxi felt a little cold, so she crawled onto the sofa and covered herself with a blanket. she yawned and prepared to rest. however, she heard yuan xudong mumbling something. ye xiaoxi dragged her exhausted body up and walked up to him again. she leaned over and listened to him seriously. mother dont dont hit me go away, you dirty woman youre not my mother father the words he said were intermittent, making it difficult for others to understand what he meant. ye xiaoxi touched his forehead. it was so hot that it could fry an egg. as expected, he was muddled from the fever. ye xiaoxi pressed the emergency bell. not long after, the doctor and nurse came in and carefully diagnosed him. he has a high fever, but he just had a gastric lavage, so its not suitable to give him medication. lets try physical cooling first, and if he doesnt improve by tomorrow morning, well consider intravenous therapy. okay, thank you, doctor. the doctor prescribed a fever patch for him. then, he left. ye xiaoxi applied one to yuan xudong and sighed, uncle, youll have to thank me for taking such good care of you in the future. tonight was destined to be a sleepless night. ye xiaoxi dared not sleep for too long and estimated the time. when the fever relief paste lost its coolness, she seized the opportunity to replace it for him. gradually the dense darkness of the night faded, and the sun gradually rose from the horizon. the faint golden sunlight shone on the ground. yuan xudongs body temperature finally returned to normal. ye xiaoxi, who hadnt slept the whole night, felt foggy in her mind, and her eyes were dark circles. she nodded her head bit by bit and didnt hold on for long. with a soft thud. she lay on the side of the bed and fell into a deep sleep. yuan xudong felt the pain. he slowly opened his eyes and saw where he was. he subconsciously struggled to sit up. however, the slightest movement pulled at his wound. he lay back down. he turned his head and noticed that someone was sleeping beside him. he was stunned. then, he looked over. he could tell that it was ye xiaoxi. yuan xudong was smart enough to know that it was jiang yining who had informed ye xiaoxi to take care of him. he felt a sense of relaxation. he wanted to wake her up and let her sleep on the bed. however, when his gaze fell on her tired expression, he endured it. the ward was exceptionally quiet. he could only hear the rustling of the wind and her light breathing. yuan xudong stared at ye xiaoxis calm face for a long time, his gaze complex. in the end, he pursed his lips. he gently raised his hand and caressed her round cheeks. fool. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only he had clearly warned her not to get too close to him. why did she still take the initiative to approach him every time? sooner or later, she would get hurt because of this. yuan xudongs heart, which had been frozen for many years, trembled slightly as his fingertips brushed past her lips. after pausing for a full two seconds, he suddenly withdrew his hand.. Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Spare You? Don’t Even Think About It! (1) chapter 403: spare you? dont even think about it! (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio early in the morning, the room was in a state of disarray. yan ruo had just opened her eyes when she heard a knock on the door. her muddled mind instantly cleared up. she looked around her with panic and hatred in her eyes. she pushed yuan luochen who was lying beside her. not long after, he woke up as well. yan ruos voice trembled as she said, what should we do? there must be a large number of reporters outside. i dont want to be captured by them she was still young and couldnt afford to be involved in scandals with yuan luochen. yuan luochen looked impatient. idiot! what use do i have for you if you fail time and time again? yan ruo didnt want to be involved in a scandal with him, but did he want to? he desired miss elizabeth, who was born into a prestigious family, not yan ruo, who couldnt offer any help! at this moment, yuan luochen wanted to escape from here more than yan ruo! mr. yuan, miss yan, are you inside? mr. yuan, there are rumors that you and miss yan are having an affair. that its all to promote her, fabricating rumors everywhere, suppressing ningxin. is that true? mr. yuan, please open the door. listening to the reporters noisy questions and yan ruos suppressed sobs. yuan luochen felt an urge to kill someone. he glanced around the room, trying to find his own clothes to wear. however, the room was clean. other than the sheets, even the curtains had been removed. it was obvious that they didnt want to leave him a way out. yuan luochen wrapped himself in the bedsheets and coldly ordered, what are you waiting for? make a call, contact someone outside to rescue us. yan ruo said, the phone is restricted. i can only call the hotel staff. since lu zhi wanted to deal with them, he must have replaced all the hotel staff with his own people. yuan luochen was exasperated. he raised his leg and kicked yan ruo. its all because of you, idiot! why did i choose you and sign a contract with you? when we get out of here, ill definitely kill you! the place where yan ruo was hit hurt badly. however, she dared not resist. she could only plead desperately, second young master yuan, i know 1 was wrong. please spare me! spare you? dont even think about it! get out of here immediately! attract all these flies away! if their interview and report ruin my marriage with miss elizabeth, you can wait to become a corpse! he dragged yan ruo to the door. yan ruo cried her heart out. let me go she regretted colluding with yuan luochen! but what was the use of regretting now? yuan luochen threw her at the door and turned to walk to the bathroom. lure them away and get someone to escort me out. if you dare not do as 1 say yuan luochen laughed sinisterly, his eyes clouded over. yan ruo shivered in fear. bang! the bathroom door slammed shut. only yan ruo was left in the room. she hugged her knees and curled up into a ball. sob, sob, sob. daddy, i miss you so much. please come and save ah ruo. who could save her? she didnt want to go out like this yan ruo was extremely reluctant to go out, but when she thought of yuan luochen in the bathroom, she was terrified. after struggling for a long time she stood up, walked to the bed, and took the blanket. she wrapped herself tightly. when she returned to the door, she placed her hand on the doorknob and froze again. just as she was hesitating, yuan luochen, who was waiting impatiently in the bathroom, opened the door again and poked his head out. why havent you gotten out yet? did you not hear what i said? do you want to die? yuan luochens voice was like a demon from hell. yan ruos heart was so frightened that it shrank into a ball. ill go out now ill give you a count of ten. if you dont get out now, youll die! after yuan luochen finished speaking, he slammed the door shut. yan ruo shrunk her neck and tears flowed down uncontrollably. ten, nine, eight yuan luochen started counting. yan ruo bit her lower lip and opened the door forcefully. outside the door, dozens of media reporters instantly aimed their cameras at her. yan ruo was so embarrassed that she couldnt show her face. she grabbed the blanket tightly and refused to show her face. she only stared at the ground and walked forward. miss yan, is that really second young master yuan with you? miss yan, you came out with disheveled clothes. are you living with second young master yuan? read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only miss yan the reporters words were like a sharp blade that pierced through yan ruos heart. she had exposed her pride and arrogance. yan ruo didnt answer any of their questions. after leaving the hotel, she hailed a taxi and got into it, burst into tears.. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Spare You? Don’t Even Think About It! (2) chapter 404: spare you? dont even think about it! (2) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio the reporters followed yan ruo out of the hotel. only then did they remember that the other main character hadnt appeared since the beginning. they hurried back to the hotel to surround yuan luochen. yan ruo arrived at the hotel where she was staying and called jin yuhua. then, she hid in the bathroom alone. she washed herself repeatedly. she only stopped when her skin was red and swollen. jin yuhua rushed over and opened the door with the backup card. she heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom. she walked forward and knocked on the door. all ruo, are you inside? what happened? why were you crying when you called me just now? as soon as she finished speaking, yan ruo rushed out. she hugged her wet and sobbed as she told her what had happened. what should i do? if the reporters reported this, how can i face others? father will definitely not forgive me yan ruo said, 1 really want to die, ill be done with it once and for all. jin yuhua almost spat out a mouthful of blood. youre really muddle-headed. why didnt you discuss such a big matter with your father and me? im afraid you wont agree. i really hate jiang yining. aunt jin, i was blinded by hatred. im sorry i shouldnt have kept it from you. yan ruo broke down and cried. jin yuhua wished she could beat her up to wake her up. yuan luochen was a sly fox, and jiang yining wasnt someone to be trifled with. ah ruo didnt have many schemes at all. how could she possibly outsmart them? to be honest, it was ah ruo who brought this upon herself. if it was someone else she wouldnt even bother looking at them, let alone getting involved. but ah ruo was the child she had watched grow up. she really couldnt bear to see all ruo being destroyed just like that. aunt jin, you have to help me. if you dont help me, i can only die. as yan ruo spoke, she walked into the living room irritably and picked up the fruit knife. she wanted to cut her wrist. jin yuhua quickly stopped her and said, can death solve the problem? if you die, wont you be taking advantage of others intentions? yan ruo cried and didnt speak. jin yuhua touched her hair and said, ah ruo, calm down first. give me some time. let me think of a way to make up for this. okay. yan ruo nodded. jin yuhua snatched the fruit knife and threw it into the trash can. then, she took out her phone and called the delivery service. she asked someone to send the contraceptive pills over. when the medicine arrived, she watched yan ruo take it with her own eyes and pulled her to sit on the sofa. after thinking for a while. jin yuhua said in a heavy tone, all ruo, you must tell your father about this. no, i dont want him to know. he has always looked down on me. i yan ruo strongly objected. jin yuhua held her hand and stared into her eyes. she said, if you dont tell your father or ask him to come forward, the media coverage will spread nationwide and even overseas. where do you think the media that appeared at the hotel this morning came from? wasnt it all arranged by the lu family? its up to the lu family to decide how they want to report. we can only lower our heads to the lu family and beg them to let you off. only then can this matter be settled quietly. yan ruo understood what she meant, but she would rather die than lower her head to the lu family! aunt jin, it was jiang yining and lu zhi who caused me to be in this state. i cant apologize to them youre forcing me to die jiang yining was indeed in the wrong for suppressing you previously. but, ah ruo jin yuhua steeled her heart and hit the nail on the head. but this time, its your fault. you cant accept that your innocence was ruined, but can jiang yining accept it? the accusations of plagiarism and other small actions before were harmless, at most damaging your reputation. everyone in this circle has done such things. but when it involves personal innocence even if im so close to you, i have to say, youre in now is something you brought upon yourself, not jiang yinings doing. jin yuhua wanted yan ruo to see the truth. she didnt want her to be blinded by hatred and continue to be used as a pawn by yuan luochen. therefore, as harsh as it sounded, she had to say it. yuan ruos heart, already full od wounds, bled even more at these words. aunt jin, are you on my side? or are you on jiang yinings side? when have i ever helped her? jin yuhua said, 1 swear on my conscience that ive only thought about you from the beginning to the end. yan ruo turned away and stopped talking. jin yuhua then said, ah ruo, listen to me. i wont harm you. yan ruo shook her head and said resolutely, 1 will never bow to jiang yining. jin yuhua was speechless. since she couldnt persuade her, she could only convince yan han. otherwise, when the lu family took further action, things might become irreparable. jin yuhua coaxed yan ruo to sleep and called yan han to explain the situation. yan han was about to explode. where is ah ruo now? in the hotel. jin yuhua said, mr. yan, dont blame ah ruo too much. she was still young and had been manipulated by yuan luochen. in the end, it was my failure to take care of her that led to her current state. ive let you down. its not your fault. its all ruo whos too willful. yan han suppressed the anger in his heart and said, ill go look for yining first. remember not to let ah ruo have any more dealings with the yuan family. yps. after ending the call, yan han frowned and immediately called jiang yining. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only at the lu familys villa. jiang yining looked at the caller id and sighed. then, she picked up the call. yining, are you alright? yes, i have three cuts on my hand. its nothing serious. the ones who are in trouble are the two brothers from the yuan family and your precious daughter. jiang yinings voice was full of sarcasm.. Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Jiang Yining, You’re Getting More and More Gutsy (1) chapter 405: jiang yining, youre getting more and more gutsy (1) translator: nyoi-bo studio editor: nyoi-bo studio are you calling to hold me accountable? yan han remained silent for a few seconds and said, no, i just wanted to apologize to you. its my failure in upbringing that allowed my daughter to become so malicious, using such ruthless methods to harm others. fortunately, youre fine. otherwise, i would have beaten her half to death before apologizing to you. jing yining paused, feeling a mix of emotions, and said, yan ruo really doesnt look like your child. her personality is more like her mothers. yan han said, im relieved that youre alright. 111 get ah ruo to apologize to you personally later. it doesnt matter if she apologizes or not. ive already dealt with her in my own methods. what difference would an apology make? jiang yining had always felt that apologies were the cheapest and most useless. yan han sighed and said softly, okay, 1 understand. after saying that, he wanted to hang up the phone. jiang yining hesitated for a moment and asked, arent you going to plead with me to spare her? yan han, dozens of media outlets are waiting to report this. as long as i speak up, yan ruo and yuan luochens affairs will be exposed online immediately. this also meant that yan ruo would be plagued by scandals for the rest of her life. he was yan ruos father. how could he be indifferent to his daughters scandal? i really want to plead with you in my heart, but my rationality tells me that 1 cant do that. otherwise, ill cause you a second injury. if you didnt escape last night, you would be the one suffering today. youre the victim from the beginning to the end. yining, 1 cant say anything to plead for ah ruo. therefore, everything will be up to you. no matter what happens in the end, i will accept it and will never hold any resentment toward you. yan han spoke each word deliberately. jiang yinings lips twitched. fine, i understand. alright, go take care of your daughter. okay. yan han hung up the phone. then he rushed to the hotel. jiang yining threw her phone on the sofa and looked out the window at the birds standing on the branches in a daze. after lu zhi was done with his work, he handed her a copy of the printed news article and said, take a look. is there anything else that needs to be edited? jiang yining glanced at it and said, mosaic yan ruos face and use a pseudonym for her name. lu zhi was displeased, are you going to let her off? yes, lets give her a break. im an old friend of yan han. yan ruo also paid the price last night. for the sake of her father, ill spare her one last time. jiang yining said calmly. very generous of you. lu zhi didnt want to let yan ruo off so easily. that despicable person almost harmed yining. he was already merciful enough not to cut her into pieces. how could he let her escape unscathed? jiang yining could tell that he didnt agree. she covered her arm and sighed. lu zhi immediately asked nervously, does your wound hurt? yes, it hurts. jiang yining said aggrievedly, im already like this, and youre still not going along with my wishes. what did you promise me before? didnt you say that you would treat me well? you cant even satisfy this small request of mine jiang yining pouted and looked at him pitifully. lu zhi immediately understood that this girl was pretending to be in pain to deceive him. he raised his hand and pinched her nose. he said, accusing me for the mastermind? jiang yining, youre getting more and more gutsy. jiang yining smiled and hugged him with her uninjured right hand. im really in pain. considering im an injured person, cant you indulge me just once? lu zhi remained silent. jiang yining held his handsome face with one hand and blinked as she looked at him. please lu zhi persisted for a moment. in the end, he couldnt help but press her down on the sofa and share a passionate kiss. by the time she was panting, all her strength had been drained. only then did he let her go. this is the last time. if she doesnt repent after this, ill definitely make sure she lives a life worse than death. lu zhi exuded a murderous aura and didnt seem to be joking at all. jiang yining looked at him as if he were looking at a big wolfhound that was guarding her loyally. she rubbed her head against his neck contentedly and said, okay, ill pass the message to yan han. lu zhi asked, are you hungry? lets go eat. read latest chapters at wuxiaworld.site only sure. the two of them walked into the dining room and the servants served the dishes. jiang yining picked up her chopsticks and wanted to eat. lu zhi snatched the chopsticks from her head and said, ill feed you. my right hand isnt injured, i can eat it myself.. Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: Jiang Yining, You’re Getting More and More Gutsy (2) Chapter 406: Jiang Yining, Youre Getting More and More Gutsy (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio No, I have to feed you. Lu Zhi said forcefully. Jiang Yining had no choice but to compromise. On the other side. Yuan Luochen was trapped in the hotel bathroom by the reporters for five to six hours before the Yuan family finally arrived. They cleared the scene and escorted him out. Yuan Luochen put on his clothes and got into the car from the back door of the hotel with a dark face. Is there a news report outside? Yes. The bodyguard handed him the phone. When Yuan Luochen saw the news, the hatred in his eyes almost materialized. The entire news report revolved around him. Yan Ruos face was pixelated, and her name didnt appear. He now suspected that what happened last night was a joint effort between Yan Ruo and the Lu family to set him up. So that Yuan Xudong could take over. Heh Regardless of whether it was true or not, he would make these people pay the price! Yuan Luochen squeezed the newspaper into a ball. The car sped forward. Not long after, they arrived at the Yuan familys old residence. Yuan Luochen had just gotten out of the car when he bumped into Elizabeths mother, who had just finished her morning tea. When the two of them saw him, their faces were filled with disgust. It was rare for a man from an aristocratic family to spend his life with only one woman. Elizabeths father also raised mistresses, but those affairs were kept in the dark, never to be brought to the surface and reported by the media. Yuan Luochen had an indecent private life and was caught by the media. It was really embarrassing! Miss Elizabeth felt nauseated when she saw him. In a hurry, Yuan Luochen approached to stop her and said, Miss Elizabeth, please listen to me. What happened last night wasnt my intention. Someone set me up. If you really had no intention, why would you take the initiative to meet the woman? Dont try to fool me. Yuan Luochen, I will never choose you to be my fiance. Elizabeths attitude was very clear. Yuan Luochen wanted to get closer to her. Lady Elizabeth gave the guards a look. The guards immediately protected their young miss, vigilantly keeping Yuan Luochen at a distance. Yuan Luochen couldnt get close to her anymore. Lady Elizabeth raised her chin slightly and said politely, Luochen, if you were really framed, then show me the evidence. Otherwise, I wont be able to rest assured and leave my daughter in the hands of someone like you. As she spoke, she nodded slightly and added, I have an appointment with my daughter. 1 wont talk to you anymore. Goodbye. He could only watch as Elizabeth and her mother left. Yuan Luochen was so angry that he kicked over the flower bed by the roadside. At this moment. The housekeeper walked over and said, Second Young Master, the old master has returned early. Hes inviting you over now. Yuan Luochens expression darkened even more. 1 understand. Ill go now. Yes. The housekeeper took two steps back and waited for him at the side. Yuan Luochen took a few deep breaths and tried his best to calm himself down before following the housekeeper to meet his father. At the door of the study. Yuan Luochen lifted his leg and stepped in. Then, he heard Old Master Yuan shout angrily, You unfilial son, why arent you kneeling? Yuan Luochens jaw tightened. He knelt on the carpet and said, Father, it was my elder brother who conspired with the Lu family to set me up. He didnt want me to compete for the position of the Yuan family head Thats why he used such a sinister method. Please be observant. Youre still trying to fool me at a time like this? Do you think Im a fool? Old Master Yuan picked up the inkstone and threw it at him. Yuan Luochen didnt dodge. The inkstone hit his forehead and blood flowed out. I havent spoken a single lie. Yuan Luochen straightened his back and said again. Old Master Yuan coughed in anger. The housekeeper quickly approached and massaged his back. Old Master, dont be angry with yourself. Old Master Yuan took a while to catch his breath. He picked up a medical examination report from the table and viciously threw it at Yuan Luochen. Take a look for yourself. What are these? Yuan Luochen thought that it was just a news report. However, he didnt expect What Old Master threw at him was a medical examination report and a stack of photos. It was clearly recorded that Ye Xiaoxis neck had been pinched, and it had been done with great force. The photo depicted the scene where he was strangling Ye Xiaoxis neck. Now, can you still deny it? Old Master Yuan said, Xiaoxi is my granddaughter! Ive said it before, whoever in the Yuan family dares to harm her is disrespecting me! You actually dared to lay hands on her in private? She colluded with my elder brother to deliberately plotted against me. Thats why 1 did this! Yuan Luochen said, I didnt really hurt her! Father, she gave these to you to smear my name Old Master Yuan shot forward, rushed in front of him, and slapped him hard. Yuan Luochens face was slapped to the side, and a trace of blood flowed down from the corner of his mouth. These were not given to me by Xiaoxi or Xudong! From the beginning to the end, they didnt tell me anything! I saw her always wearing a scarf when she went out, so I got someone to investigate! Yuan Luochen, youre full of lies, and ruthless actions to achieve your goals! You disappoint me! Old Master Yuans anger had reached its peak. I originally wanted to leave you 15% of the shares, but since youre so ruthless, I wont leave you a single cent. Yuan Luochen, you better remember, you brought this upon yourself! Father! You cant do this to me! Yuan Luochen was shocked. If he lost everything that belonged to the Yuan family, he would have nothing left! Housekeeper, chase him out immediately! I dont want to see him again in the future! Old Master Yuan shouted loudly. The housekeeper stepped forward and stopped Yuan Luochen. Second Young Master, please leave. Dont make Old Master angry again. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Get lost! Who do you think you are? How dare you stop me! Yuan Luochen wanted to use violence and pushed the housekeeper away. However, before he could exert any force. Five or six strong and robust bodyguards rushed into the door and surrounded him. They firmly held him and dragged him out of the study.. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: No Matter What Happens, You’ll Love Me the Most! (1) Chapter 407: No Matter What Happens, Youll Love Me the Most! (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Not long after Yuan Luochen was kicked out, he received a call from the company. The message conveyed was that Old Master Yuan personally issued orders to all directors and executives of the parent company. From today onwards, he would no longer be in charge of any subsidiary companies, and his position in the headquarters was also removed. This meant that apart from his identity as the Second Young Master of the Yuan family. He had lost everything. Yuan Luochen realized that his actions had truly angered the Old Master. He felt a mix of anger and regret. He was furious that his father was so heartless, and he regretted underestimating Ye Xiaoxis position in his fathers eyes! He had only pinched her once, and there had been no consequences, yet his father had taken away everything he had bestowed upon him. If something were to happen to Ye Xiaoxi, he couldnt fathom what craziness his father might unleash. No way. He couldnt admit defeat. After all the hard work and effort, he must seize control of the entire Yuan family! At the same time. Ye Xiaoxi, who was still taking care of Yuan Xudong, received a call from Old Master Yuan. Xiaoxi, are you alright? Im fine, Grandpa. Why do you sound so tired? Ye Xiaoxi walked out of the ward to answer the call. She asked considerately, Did you not rest well last night? Dont tire yourself out with work. You cant earn all the money. Your health is the most important. When Old Master Yuan heard her concerned words, his old eyes turned sour. You silly child, why didnt you tell me when Luochen attacked you? Ye Xiaoxi hesitated, paused for two seconds, and then said softly, Grandpa, youve been busy all day. Youre already very tired. I dont want you to be angry and ruin your health. I want you to live a long life and watch me get married and have a family. 1 want to give you a great-grandson. Therefore, if theres something that doesnt bother you, 1 wont mention it. Old Master Yuan smiled and said, In the entire Yuan family, youre the only one who wants me to live long. The others, like a pack of wolves, wish for my early death to split the family fortune. Grandpa, dont say that. Uncle Xudong treats you very well. Ye Xiaoxi couldnt help but defend him. He Old Master Yuan didnt think much of it. I can read all my other sons like a book, but him, 1 cant guess what hes thinking every day. Uncle is dedicated to the company. Ye Xiaoxi said with a smile. Silly girl. Old Master Yuan sighed helplessly. Why didnt this girl know how to guard against people at all? Xudong was close to her because he wanted to increase his bargaining chip to inherit the Yuan family. He didnt really treat her well. However, it was good for this girl to think less. She could live a happier life. With you protecting me, I can be carefree. Ye Xiaoxi said, Oh right, Grandpa, dont be angry over my matter. There will inevitably be friction between family members. 1 dont want to ruin the relationships within the family because of me. Ive already kicked Luochen out of the family and stripped him of all his positions in the company. Old Master Yuan said seriously, Xiaoxi, Ive already owed you too much. I wont let you suffer any more grievances. If anyone dares to bully you in the future, tell me immediately. No matter who it is, 1 wont let them off easily. Ye Xiaoxi didnt expect her grandfather to go to such lengths for her. She was shocked but worried that he would be put in a difficult position. She tried to persuade him, Grandfather, Second Uncle is your son. You dont have to do this I must do this. Otherwise, he will never know how to repent. Old Master Yuan insisted, Xiaoxi, no one can change my decision. Dont try to persuade me. Ye Xiaoxis eyes reddened when she heard that. This was the only person who had protected her at all costs since she was born. He was also her closest relative. Okay, Grandpa. I know. Thank you. After she finished speaking, she was already sobbing a little. Silly girl, dont cry. You are the proud little princess of our Yuan family. You must always maintain a bright smile and not be sad, Old Master Yuan said dotingly. Yes. Ye Xiaoxi wiped her tears. Old Master Yuan asked her where she was now. Ye Xiaoxi hesitated for a moment before telling him everything that happened last night. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only She had concealed it because she was afraid that her grandfather would be angry. However, she had almost ruined Yinings and Uncles innocence. The implications were too great. If she continued to hide it, it would only deepen the conflict between the two families. So, she told the truth. Old Master Yuan was so angry that his entire body trembled. The scoundrel! I thought he was just involved in a scandal. I didnt expect that there was such despicable intentions behind it! He plotted his own brother and even provoked the Lu family.. Hes really something! Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: No Matter What Happens, You’ll Love Me the Most! (2) Chapter 408: No Matter What Happens, Youll Love Me the Most! (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Grandpa, Yining is my good sister. Second Uncle treated her like this If I dont let him receive his punishment, 1 wont be able to face Yining in the future. Ye Xiaoxi felt ashamed at the thought of what happened last night. If possible, she really wanted to take a knife and castrate Yuan Luochen. Doing good will bring good results, doing evil will bring bad results. He had to bear the consequences of the sins he had committed. Regardless of how the Lu family punishes him, our Yuan family will never come forward to protect him. Old Master Yuan said, Xiaoxi, pass on my words to your friend and Lu Zhi. Yes, I understand, Grandpa. Alright, Im tired. Ill hang up first. Remember to come home early after you take care of your uncle. Ypq. Ye Xiaoxi ended the call and turned around to return to the ward. However, she bumped into Yuan Xudong, who was standing at the door. She quickly retreated. But in her haste, she nearly stumbled. Yuan Xudong grabbed her arm and pulled her back. Ye Xiaoxi pressed herself firmly against his chest. Yuan Xudong grunted. Only then did Ye Xiaoxi regain her composure. She stood up straight and asked anxiously, Uncle, are your wounds alright? Im fine. Yuan Xudong asked, What were you whispering to the Old Master just now? Second Uncle was chased out of the family and stripped of everything. Ye Xiaoxi looked up at him and asked, Uncle, are you happy? Its not about being happy. Yuan Xudong didnt care. Without Yuan Luochen, there were still a few younger brothers. Everyone was a competitor. Moreover, he had no intention of competing for the position of the Yuan family head. Ye Xiaoxi pursed her lips and said, I thought youd be happy. He almost harmed you and Yining. He deserves this retribution. Yuan Xudong patted her head when he saw how angry she was and said, 1 didnt expect the usually well-behaved Xiaoxi to be such a wild cat in private. Im well-behaved, not cowardly. Second Uncle hurt my closest friend and my dearest family. Of course, 1 wont sit idly by. Ye Xiaoxi said, Just you wait. Hell see whats coming in the future. How could it be enough to just be chased out of the Yuan family and take away all his positions? She wanted to see Yuan Luochen fall into an even more miserable situation. Yuan Xudong curled his lips and a dark look flashed across his eyes. It seemed that this girl was not as innocent and harmless as he had imagined, but this was even better. Only a wild person could survive in a big family like the Yuan family. A little white rabbit that allowed itself to be bullied would eventually be bullied to death. She was so promising that it wasnt in vain for him to bribe the people around the Old Master with a lot of money to mention the matter of her being strangled by Yuan Luochen. Ye Xiaoxi cursed Yuan Luochen in her heart. When she came back to her senses, she saw that the white gauze on Yuan Xudongs arm was faintly stained with blood. She quickly said considerately, Uncle, you should go in and rest. Dont stand there. Youre still injured. Yes. Yuan Xudong nodded. Ye Xiaoxi stepped forward and held his arm. The girls delicate skin was slightly cold. It passed through the place where the two of them touched and entered his body. Yuan Xudongs calm heart rippled again. His brows twitched slightly as he cast his gaze to the side. After sending Yuan Xudong back to his bed, Ye Xiaoxi called the doctor. She asked them to come over and change Yuan Xudongs bandages. During this time, she called Li Yu. Not long after. Li Yu appeared at the door of the ward. Ye Xiaoxi instructed, Li Yu, stay here and help me take care of Uncle Gu. Im going to visit Yining. Last night, they only briefly met. She was still worried. She wanted to go over and take a look personally. Li Yu looked at Yuan Xudong on the bed and frowned. However, he still listened to her instructions and nodded. Ye Xiaoxi turned around and greeted Yuan Xudong, Uncle, Im leaving. If you need anything, remember to tell Li Yu. Hes smart and capable. Okay. Yuan Xudong nodded, his eyes following her delicate figure. Until she was out of sight. Li Yu sensed that Yuan Xudong was paying special attention to Ye Xiaoxi, and a strange feeling flashed across his heart. He thought, What was going on? Yuan Xudong treated Xiaoxi No, they were uncle and nephew. How was that possible? Li Yu suppressed his complicated thoughts. Yuan Xudong lay back on the bed quietly, treating Li Yu, standing beside him, as if he were invisible. Ye Xiaoxi left the hospital and called Jiang Yining to inquire about her whereabouts Jiang Yining said she was at home. Ye Xiaoxi said, Ill go visit you then. Arent you taking care of your uncle? You dont have to come to see me. I dont lack people at home. Jiang Yining comforted her. Yining, do you find me annoying? Ye Xiaoxi said sadly, I really didnt expect that stupid Yuan Luochen to have the guts to hurt you. If I knew, I would definitely want to kill him. I dont find you annoying. Jiang Yining explained with a wry smile, Im just afraid that youll be too tired from running back and forth. How can 1 be tired? Back then, you helped me so much, but you werent tired at all. Im just running errands to visit you. How can 1 be tired? If you dont let me see it, you must have a grudge against me. Ye Xiaoxi pretended to cry and said, If you become distant from me because of the Yuan family, Ill go back tonight and sever all ties with them. Sigh, thats not what I meant. If you want to see me, then come. As soon as Jiang Yining finished speaking. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Ye Xiaoxi burst out laughing. Yining, I knew it. No matter what happens, youll love me the most! Mua. Ill go see you now! Ill bring you some good news too! After hanging up the phone, Ye Xiaoxi hopped into a car and headed to the Lu family villa. On the other end of the phone, Jiang Yining looked at the darkened screen. She shook her head gently. This girl really knows how to play her temperament.. Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Young Mistress Lu Is the Group’s Favorite Chapter 409: Young Mistress Lu Is the Groups Favorite Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining was waiting for Ye Xiaoxi to come over. However, the housekeeper approached and said, Young Mistress, your family is here. The smile on Jiang Yinings lips disappeared instantly. Tell them to leave. Tell them that 1 dont want to see them. Young Mistress, they said they came to bid farewell. The housekeeper added. Jiang Yining fell silent for a moment and then said, 111 go see them. Yes. The housekeeper retreated to the side. Jiang Yining got up from the sofa and walked towards the door. Outside. When she saw Gu Zhanqing and Jiang Rou, whom she hadnt seen for a while, her face was cold and devoid of any enthusiasm. Jiang Rou acted as if nothing had happened. She walked forward with a smile and said, Yining, we havent seen each other for a long time. I wish we never meet again in this lifetime. Jiang Yining said, Didnt you say that youre here to bid farewell? Weve met now, so you can leave. 1 wish you both a safe journey. After saying that, she turned around to leave. Jiang Rou quickly grabbed her hand and pleaded in a low voice, Yining, were the only family you have in this world. Why wont you try to get along with us? Jiang Yining looked at her coldly without saying a word. This attitude of rejecting people thousands of miles away had already made everything clear. Gu Zhanqing said impatiently, Ah Rou, theres no need to talk to her. Lets go. He stepped forward, wanting to pull Jiang Rou away. However, Jiang Rou stubbornly said to Jiang Yining, Yining, 1 came here this time to beg you to give us some Curium materials. Now, it was rumored that Curium materials had been applied to new energy vehicles abroad If the Gu family didnt hurry up with research and development, wed be left far behind Do you really have the heart to watch the Gu family go bankrupt? Jiang Yining laughed and said sarcastically, As expected, you only think of me when you need something. But when theres nothing, you definitely wont come looking for me. This was the so-called family. She would rather not have one. We didnt come to look for you because we were afraid that you would find us annoying. Its not that we dont care about you. Jiang Rou still wanted to explain. Jiang Yining raised his hand and stopped her. Dont quibble anymore. 1 dont want to hear it. Jiang Rons pale face drooped in frustration. Jiang Yining stared at Gu Zhanqing who wasnt far away and said, If you want me to give you Curium materials, 1 can do so. Ill sell it to you a hundred times the market price. Otherwise, this business deal is off the table. A hundred times the price? This was too expensive! If you sell it to anyone else, itll only be ten times the price! Jiang Rou exclaimed. Jiang Yining smiled faintly. Its up to you whether you want it or not. If you dont want it, there are plenty of people who want it. Jiang Rou looked troubled. Gu Zhanqing said with a gloomy face, Ill buy it. Jiang Yining then said, Oh, 1 forgot to tell you. 111 only sell you 500ml. I wont sell more. You Gu Zhanqings expression changed abruptly, revealing anger. Jiang Ying said before he could, If you dare to scold me, 1 wont sell you even 1ML. When Gu Zhanqing heard this, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth. Jiang Rons heart ached for Gu Zhanqing, but there was nothing she could do. After all, Yining had Curium resources in her hands. Since they had a favor to ask of her, they could only lower her stance. Yining, can you give us more? 500ml wont do anything at all. Jiang Yining snorted coldly and didnt say anything. At this moment. Ye Xiaoxis car arrived. She got out of the car and saw Gu Zhanqing and Jiang Rou. She instantly entered combat mode. She protected Jiang Yining and stared at them warily, questioning them, What are you doing here again? Trying to harm Yining? Im warning you, A-City is our territory. You cant be impudent! We have no ill intentions. I just want to say goodbye to my sister, Jiang Rou said softly. Only a ghost would believe your words. Ye Xiaoxi wouldnt give them a good face. She protected Jiang Yining as they walked in. Jiang Rou caught up and asked, Yining, the Curium materials we bought Transfer the money to my account. Ill have someone to send it to you. After saying that, she walked into the villa. The housekeeper stepped forward and stopped Jiang Rou outside the door. She also instructed the servants to lock the door from the inside. She didnt give her a chance to enter at all. Jiang Rou had no choice but to stop in her tracks. Ye Xiaoxi asked after they entered the living room, They really didnt do anything to you, did they? They have a favor to ask of me. How dare they be impudent to me? Jiang Yining smiled faintly. Ye Xiaoxi silently scorned these shameless individuals, Yining, you dont lack money, just ignore them. Let them worry. No, I agreed to sell it to them. Hmm? Ye Xiaoxi was confused. Jiang Yining patted her shoulder and said, Xiaoxi, give them Curium materials and let them develop mainstream products before mass producing them. When these products became their pillar industries As a raw material supplier, if 1 want to cut off the supply of Curium materials, isnt that the same as cutting off their lifeline? Do you think Gu Zhanqing will still dare to be impudent to me at that time? Ye Xiaoxis eyes lit up. Yining, youre so smart. You know how to play the long game to catch the big fish. I only care about the immediate gains. Youre quick-witted, but you lack patience. Jiang Yining said. Ye Xiaoxi said, I dont understand much about the intricacies of the business. Its fine as long as you guys know. Youd better learn something. If theres a good investment in the future, Ill pull you along. That way, even if Old Master Yuan passed away, Ye Xiaoxi would still have something to rely on and prevent her from being penniless. Hehe, alright. Follow Yining means getting a share of the benefits! No matter what Yining asked her to invest in, she would invest in it! Oh right, didnt you say that you had good news for me? Jiang Yining asked. Oh! If you didnt mention it, I would have forgotten! Ye Xiaoxi patted her head and said, My grandfather found out about Second Uncles shameful deeds. He chased him out of the Yuan family. Also, he told me to tell you that no matter how you punish Yuan Luochen, my grandfather wont care if he lives or dies. Jiang Yining smiled and said, Then you should thank your grandpa for me. Our Yuan family should apologize to you Ye Xiaoxi said guiltily. Jiang Yining interrupted her, You are you, and the Yuan family is the Yuan family. Xiaoxi, 111 never blame you for the Yuan family. I will never transfer my anger on you because of them. Ye Xiaoxi was so touched that tears welled up in her eyes. Yining, youre too good to me. If you think Im good, help me get a glass of water. Im a little thirsty. Sure. Ye Xiaoxi nodded and went to get a glass of water. Jiang Yinings phone on the table started vibrating. She picked it up casually. Hello, Mom, whats up? Yining, I heard that something happened to you. I wanted to go to your house to take a look. Come over. Ah Zhi isnt home, Jiang Yining agreed readily. Shen Man was happy. Okay, Im outside your house now. 1 also brought you some things. Alright, Ill go pick you up now. No need, Ill drive in. When Shen Man found out that Jiang Yining had an issue, she wanted to come and see her immediately. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only She was just afraid that Lu Zhi would be unhappy. Now she knew that Lu Zhi wasnt around, she immediately drove into the villa. Jiang Yining went out to welcome her. In the end She found that Shen Man had brought a truckload of supplements.. Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: Doted on Her More Than Lu Zhi (1) Chapter 410: Doted on Her More Than Lu Zhi (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio She thought, Wasnt this too much? It would take an entire room to fit it! Jiang Yinings eyes were filled with shock. Shen Man got out of the sports car and quickened her pace. She walked up to Jiang Yining and cupped her face as she said, Yining, are you hurt? Ah Zhi is really useless, he cant even protect you. Mom, Im fine. Jiang Yining defended Lu Zhi. Shen Man felt distressed, Youve lost weight Jiang Yining touched the extra flesh on her belly and said, Mom, we havent seen each other for a few days. Its not that exaggerated. How can it only be a few days? The last time 1 saw you was two weeks ago. Shen Man looked aggrieved. Jiang Yining remembered the last time she went to the Lu familys old mansion. In the end, she ran into that ominous mistress, so she didnt go to see her mother-in-law. Instead, she came back directly. A trace of guilt flashed through her heart. She wondered how her grandfather handled this matter. Did he manage to settle that person? Im sorry, Mom. Ill try to visit you at home every week in the future. Jiang Yining suppressed her complicated emotions. Okay. Shen Man nodded and paused for a few seconds before saying, Sigh, if Ah Zhi really cant take care of you, Yining, you can move back to the Lu familys old mansion. Its so convenient for me to take care of you. If she had a good relationship with Ah Zhi, she would have been unable to hold back and brought Yining back to the old mansion. Unfortunately Shen Man was filled with regret. Jiang Yining hugged Shen Mans arm and said coquettishly, Mom, you know that there are a lot of rules in the old mansion. Ive always had a loose personality and dont like to be restrained. So, its better to stay at home. If you dont want to go, then dont go. Shen Man doted on her, so she naturally went along with everything. Mom, youre so nice, Jiang Yining smiled happily and whispered. Shen Man patted her head and asked, When is Ah Zhi coming home? He wont be back until very late. Mom, dont worry. Jiang Yining knew very well what Shen Man was thinking and comforted her. Shen Man nodded. The two of them walked into the living room together. Ye Xiaoxi saw Shen Man and was instantly shocked. Mrs. Lus son was almost thirty years old, but she was still as young and beautiful as ever. If she were her age, she would be able to maintain her skin to this extent. She could wake up laughing even in her dreams. Hello, Auntie, Ye Xiaoxi greeted her obediently. Shen Man recognized Ye Xiaoxi and knew that she was a good friend of Jiang Yining. She narrowed her eyes kindly and smiled. Hello, Xiaoxi. You can sit and chat with Yining. Dont worry about me. Ill go to the kitchen and stew something for Yining to nourish her body. Auntie, dont be busy. Ye Xiaoxi thought Shen Man went to the kitchen on her own accord to avoid making her uncomfortable. Jiang Yining also said, Mom, its not easy for you to come here. Dont be busy. Shen Man stopped them and said, Its precisely because this opportunity is rare that 1 want to take good care of Yining. You two really dont have to worry about me. Ill be done soon. She assumed the role of an elder as she pressed the two girls onto the sofa. Then, she swiftly went to the kitchen. Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi sat in the living room and looked at each other in dismay. Ye Xiaoxi burst out laughing and said, Yining, your mother-in-law treats you like her own daughter. Im really envious. Yeah, I think so too. Jiang Yining enjoyed spending time with Shen Man The calm, elegant, and composed temperament that she exuded made people feel at ease every time. Shen Man finished boiling the soup and walked out. She took off her apron and placed it on the table. Then, she took the fruit platter and returned to the living room. She sat beside Jiang Yining and said, Its all stewed. You can drink it tonight. Yining, remember to drink it. Yes, Mom, 1 know. Jiang Yining nodded. Ye Xiaoxi asked, Auntie, can I have a bowl too? Of course, 1 cooked a pot. Look at you, youre thinner than Yining. You should nourish your body. Shen Man nagged, Young girls love beauty, I understand. But you cant be too thin. Its not good for your body. Although Shen Man was over fifty years old, she had a good figure. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only She was neither fat nor thin and was very well-proportioned. Ye Xiaoxi was very envious, but she couldnt absorb it well if she ate it herself. This was a problem that had been left behind in the early years. It wasnt convenient for her to tell Shen Man. She only smiled and said, Auntie, I remember. The three of them chatted for a long time until three in the afternoon.. Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Doted on Her More Than Lu Zhi (2) Chapter 411: Doted on Her More Than Lu Zhi (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi was probably going home soon. Shen Man intended to take her leave. Jiang Yining wanted to ask her to stay for dinner, but Shen Man insisted on leaving. The two of them could only stand up and send her away. At the entrance of the villa. Shen Man reminded her again and again, The ginseng 1 bought for you is from Changbai Mountain, which is hundreds of years old. It has excellent medicinal effects. You must remember to cook and drink it every day. Ill get someone to send more to you when its used up. Okay, Mom, I got it. Jiang Yining smiled and waved her hand. Shen Man reluctantly turned around and looked at her a few times before she was willing to get into the car. The chauffeur started the car and drove away. Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi stood at the door, waiting for her car to drive away. Just as they were about to go back inside, a sharp voice was heard. Jiang Yining! You wretch! Jiang Yining turned around, and before she could react, a basket of eggs flew over. Ye Xiaoxi quickly stepped in front of her. Bang! Bang! Bang! The egg exploded, and the egg whites and egg yolks rolled down her cheeks. Ye Xiaoxi was speechless. Jiang Yining looked at Yu Lingyu and sneered. She rushed to her and slapped her hard. Yu Lingyu covered her beautiful face and said angrily, You dare to hit me! Im pregnant with the Lu familys flesh and blood! I did hit you. What can you do? Jiang Yining said arrogantly. Yu Lingyu raised his hand, intending to retaliate. Jiang Yining grabbed her arm and delivered several more slaps. Are you sober now? Im warning you, Im not someone to be trifled with. Dont provoke me again and again. Yu Lingyu took a few steps back. Her eyes were filled with tears as she scolded, You vicious woman. Arent you afraid that 111 give birth to a son and snatch Lu Zhis assets? Thats why you deliberately found someone to abort the child in my stomach? Jiang Yining, arent you afraid of retribution for doing this? Jiang Yining was momentarily stunned and said, Ive never done anything to hurt your child. Liar! Murderer! I dont believe your words! Yu Lingyus eyes were filled with hatred. Ever since she went to the Lu familys old residence last time, she had almost suffered accidents time and time again. When she reached the elevator, she was pushed by someone When they were crossing the road, a car deliberately brushed past her She went to the hospital for a checkup, but she was sent to the abortion clinic There were too many examples. Only Jiang Yining and Old Master Lu knew about her pregnancy. Who else could it be if it wasnt her? Old Master Lu couldnt possibly lay his hands on his own grandson, right? Today, she accompanied her mother out to buy groceries and was pushed by someone. She really couldnt stand it anymore and specially came to Jiang Yining to settle the score! Believe it or not, I will never admit to things I havent done. Jiang Yining couldnt be bothered with her. She turned around and wanted to go home, but Yu Lingyu came up to her again. How could Ye Xiaoxi tolerate this woman being so rough with Jiang Yining? She took a step forward and pushed her away. Is there something wrong with your brain? Yining already said that she didnt do it, so why are you persistently harassing her? Besides, who are you? If youre pregnant, go and settle the score with the childs father! Why are you looking for our Yining? Im pregnant with Lu Tanshus son! Hes Lu Zhis half-brother! Yu Lingyu shouted loudly, afraid that no one could hear her. Ye Xiaoxi was speechless. She thought, Oh my god Wasnt this news too shocking? Lu Zhi was already 29 years old, and his father had given him a younger brother? Ye Xiaoxi was so shocked that she was speechless. Yu Lingyu suddenly clutched her stomach and said with an embarrassed expression, My stomach hurts Its all your fault. If my baby is gone, youll be murderers As she spoke, she took out her phone and wanted to call 120. However, her stomach was in too much pain, and she had yet to press the last number. Her hand trembled and her phone fell to the ground. Yu Lingyu could no longer hold on. Hugging her stomach, she slowly squatted on the ground and cried, My baby Ye Xiaoxi felt alarmed and grabbed Jiang Yinings hand as she said, Yining, could it be that I caused her to have a miscarriage by pushing her? She didnt like a third party, nor did she like the illegitimate child in this womans stomach. But no matter what, it was still a small life. If anything happened to it because of her She felt really bad. Ye Xiaoxi stared at Yu Lingyu nervously. Jiang Yining remained silent for a moment before she said to the servant standing at the side, Carry her into the house. Yes. The servant walked forward and supported Yu Lingyu. Yu Lingyu struggled and shouted in pain, What are you doing? Im warning you, the future young master of the Lu family is in my stomach. If you dare to do anything to me, Tan Shu wont spare you! The servant remained expressionless. They brought Yu Lingyu into the living room, where she continued to talk incessantly. Jiang Yining whispered, Its so noisy. Ye Xiaoxi quickly grabbed a towel and stuffed it in Yu Lingyus mouth. She said, Stop the chatter. Yining is skilled in medicine. If you dont want anything to happen to the baby in your stomach, then cooperate obediently. How could Yu Lingyu believe her? She continued to struggle Jiang Yining signaled to the servants nearby her. Hold her down. Dont let her move. Four servants stepped forward and held Yu Lingyus hands and feet. Yu Lingyu shouted in despair. However, her sounds were muffled by the towel. Jiang Yining fetched a medical kit and took out a sterilized silver needle. She began acupuncture with a focused expression. About half an hour later Yu Lingyu was tired of struggling. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Jiang Yining calmly removed the silver needle. At this moment. The sound of a car horn came from the entrance of the living room. Jiang Yinings expression changed and she wanted to ask the servant to take Yu Lingyu upstairs to hide. But before she could speak. Yu Lingyu suddenly pushed a servant away and snatched the scalpel from Jiang Yinings medical kit. She pressed it against her neck. Dont come over! Whoever dares to come over, I will die here! Anyway, the child in my stomach is gone.. 1 dont want to live anymore! Before I die, 1 want to make you all regret it! Chapter 412 - Chapter 412: The Young Couple Had an Quarrel (1) Chapter 412: The Young Couple Had an Quarrel (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio In that split second, Lu Zhi appeared at the entrance of the living room. He looked at Yu Lingyu with indifference and asked, Yining, whats going on? Jiang Yining sighed secretly. She had promised her grandfather to keep this matter a secret from Lu Zhi, but it seemed impossible now. Yu Lingyu took the initiative to say, Lu Zhi, Im your fathers lover! Im pregnant with your biological brother! Now that your wife wants to kill your brother, are you going to do anything about it? You dont know whats good for you, do you? Yining really wanted to harm the baby in your stomach. Why did she save you just now? Ye Xiaoxi said indignantly. Who knows if you want to save me or harm me! Yu Lingyu said loudly. Ye Xiaoxi was speechless. If she had known that this d*mn woman was so unreasonable, she would have stopped Yining from saving her just now! Jiang Yining walked up to Lu Zhi and whispered, Ill explain to you later. Lu Zhis expression remained unchanged. He calmly said to Yu Lingyu, My father has many women, and youre just one of them. As for the thing in your stomach, if its not recognized by the Lu family, its nothing. Now, please leave my house immediately. Otherwise, Ill get someone to throw you out. Lu Zhi! Dont you care about brotherhood at all? Yu Lingyu shouted with a hoarse voice. Get lost. Lu Zhi opened his thin lips and spat out an impatient word. Yu Lingyus expression changed as she looked at them with resentment. She stood there for a long time before she walked away and said, Youll have to admit my babys identity sooner or later! Im telling you, no one can hurt it! I will definitely give birth to it safely! Watching her leave, Jiang Yining held Lu Zhis hand. Lu Zhi said to Ye Xiaoxi, Miss Ye, you can go back first. I have something to discuss with Yining in private. Oh, 1 was about to leave anyway. Ye Xiaoxi pointed at the kitchen and said, You guys dont have to mind me. Im going to get some nourishing soup and bring it home. After saying that, she ran away. It was as if a big bad wolf was chasing after her. Lu Zhi ignored her. He held Jiang Yinings hand and walked up to the second floor. Bang! The door to the study was closed. Lu Zhis expression turned cold. When did you know that woman was pregnant? I found out not long ago When she went to the old mansion to look for your father, I happened to bump into her. Jiang Yining spoke the truth. Lu Zhi pursed his lips and stared at her with his dark eyes. Traces of anger seeped out. Jiang Yining felt as if the air had frozen. Im sorry. I shouldnt have hidden it from you. But this matter is quite significant. 1 wanted to find a suitable opportunity to tell you, Jiang Yining whispered. Lu Zhi remained silent for a moment before he hugged her in his arms. The force was so strong that it seemed like it wanted to strangle her into her bones and blood. Jiang Yinong was a little out of breath, but she silently endured it and didnt make a sound. After a moment He let go of her and said in a deep voice, In the future, youre not allowed to hide anything from me. Okay. 1 promise. Jiang Yining raised a finger and made an oath. Lu Zhi pinched her nose. He was still feeling very depressed. Jiang Yining could tell that he was depressed and understood. After all, no one would be happy if they encountered such a thing. However, she didnt know how to comfort him. After pondering for a moment, Jiang Yining said, You should take it easy. Mom and Dads relationship has long faded. This kind of thing will happen sooner or later. It was a pity that a couple without feelings was bound to marriage. It might be better to let go of each other earlier and find their own happiness. Jiang Yining supported Shen Mans divorce with Lu Tanshu. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Lu Zhi let go of her and walked to the desk. He put his hands in his pockets. After a long while, he said, My father did have feelings for my mother. Otherwise, he wouldnt have tolerated her occupying the position of Mrs. Lu for so long. No matter how many women he has, there will always be only one Mrs. Lu, and that is my mother. Jiang Yining was speechless. Lu Tanshu was really scum. Continuing like this isnt a solution. Yu Lingyu is pregnant, and the child in her stomach is your fathers. When the baby is born, do you want your father to continue to mistreat your mother? Jiang Yining said, Lu Zhi, 1 think its better for you to persuade your parents to get a divorce instead of wasting time like this. With their respective conditions, its not difficult for them to find a suitable partner. I dont want to care about my parents matters, and 1 wont care either.. Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: The Young Couple Had an Quarrel (2) Chapter 413: The Young Couple Had an Quarrel (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Lu Zhi said coldly. If you dont care, then what if Yu Lingyu gives birth to the child? Would Shen Man have to silently endure Lu Tanshus extramarital affair and the illegitimate child? Wasnt this too unfair to her? Besides Rumors about Shen Man being promiscuous and cheating on her husband within the Lu family were widespread. But ever since she married into the Lu family. She hadnt seen Shen Man hooking up with any man, but Lu Tanshu had a whole string of mistresses! She felt that this rumor wasnt credible. It must be Lu Tanshu who cheated on her and made a false accusation. Therefore, she felt particularly sympathetic toward Shen Man Lu Zhi furrowed his brows and said, My father will take care of her. Your father has been avoiding her until now and refuses to see her. Do you really think his evasive attitude is an attempt to solve the problem? Jiang Yining asked. Lu Zhi fell silent for a moment before he patted her head. Yining, dont worry about this. Just listen to me. Jiang Yining looked up and met his gaze for a moment. She said, Lu Zhi, I can listen to you regarding Yu Lingyus pregnancy. However, I sincerely advise you to investigate your mothers affair back then. Also, why does she treat both of your brothers like that Before Jiang Yining could finish her sentence, Lu Zhis face darkened. He clenched his fists and said, Yining, dont say anymore! Jiang Yining stopped talking. Lu Zhi tried his best to hold back the anger in his heart. He said in a low voice, I still have something to do. You can have dinner yourself. After saying that, he turned around and strode out. Jiang Yining looked at his tall and tense figure. She didnt know where the power came from. She stood up and blocked in front of him. Lu Zhi stopped in his tracks. Jiang Yining mustered up her courage and said, Lu Zhi, I know what Im saying isnt pleasant to hear. But if even I dont dare to tell you, who else would dare to tell you? After getting along with your mother, 1 feel that shes not as unbearable as the rumors say. There must be something fishy about the truth back then. Youve already been in a cold war with her for over a decade. If you dont investigate this thoroughly, the rest of your life You probably wont reconcile with her either. Please consider carefully. Shes not someone else. Shes the one who gave birth to you and gave you your life! Are you really not willing to spend some time to investigate the truth? Even if its only one in ten thousand, theres a chance that shell be misunderstood. As her son, dont you feel guilty for treating her so coldly? Wouldnt you be uneasy for the rest of your life? Now that your father already has a woman outside, but your mother is still alone. Look at her, shes at the prime of her life, but shes trapped in the house and wasting her time. Dont you think shes pitiful? Lu Zhi, I really dont want to see you regret it. So, please consider my words seriously. Jiang Yinings series of words caused veins to pop out on Lu Zhis forehead. What if I investigate and its true? Even if its true, youve already accepted this fact for over a decade. It wont cause you much loss. Jiang Yining said firmly, But if your mother is wronged, then the grievances she has endured for more than ten years You should know better than I do. After saying that, Jiang Yining moved to the side. She made way for him. Lu Zhi stood rooted to the spot for a long time. In the end, he still took a step and left. Jiang Yining heard the sound of footsteps getting further and further away and slowly turned around. She sighed. She knew that Shen Mans affair was a sore spot for Lu Zhi. Even if he didnt say it, she could feel it. If this matter wasnt thoroughly resolved, he would continue to suffer. Therefore She wanted to use Yu Lingyus incident to settle this matter. It wasnt in vain for Shen Man to treat her so well. Jiang Yining stayed in the study for a long time before she went downstairs. The housekeeper stepped forward and asked, Young Mistress, what would you like for dinner? Im not eating. Just bring me a bowl of the nourishing soup my mom made. Yes. The housekeeper turned around and went to the kitchen. Not long after, she returned. She wasnt the only one. Ye Xiaoxi was also there. Jiang Yining gathered herself and asked, Why havent you left yet? I saw that the two of you didnt look right, so I was afraid that you would quarrel. So I hid in the kitchen and deliberately delayed a bit. Ye Xaioxi asked with concern, Yining, are you alright? What could be wrong? Even if my father-in-law really adds a new member to the Lu family, it wont affect my status. Jiang Yining said, Dont worry. Ive already finished talking to Ah Zhi. Go home and be at ease. Oh, then I can rest assured. Remember to drink the nourishing soup. Ill leave first. Okay. After bidding farewell to Jiang Yining, Ye Xiaoxi took out a bowl of soup. She went to the hospital. She was healthy, so why would she need to drink tonic soup? She had specially brought so much for Yuan Xudong to drink. In the ward. Yuan Xudong watched as Ye Xiaoxi carried a thermos, placing it at the bedside, and asked, What did you bring? Its nourishing soup. Its for your body. Youve lost so much blood and your body is weak. Coincidentally, Mrs. Lu made some nourishing soup for Yining, so 1 brought some for you. He thought, Some? It seemed like she had brought an entire pot of soup. Yuan Xudong noticed the size of the thermos and couldnt help but mutter in his heart. Ye Xiaoxi ladled a bowl for him and said, Hurry up and drink it. Its still warm. Yuan Xudong took it, picked up the spoon, and took a sip. Warmth spread in his stomach But there was an even warmer feeling in his heart He looked at Ye Xiaoxi and said, Thank you. Youre my uncle. Why are you being so polite with me? Ye Xiaoxi casually patted his shoulder. Yuan Xudongs eyes darkened. Well She treated him so well because she only regarded him as her uncle. If one day, she found out that he wasnt her uncle, would she still treat him as well as she did now? Uncle, what are you daydreaming about? Hurry up and drink it. Noticing that he was staring at the air, Ye Xiaoxi couldnt help but urge him. Yuan Xudong looked up. Ye Xiaoxi was stunned when their eyes met. Why did she feel that her uncle seemed to have changed into a different person? How strange She didnt move, and Yuan Xudong didnt look away either. The two of them were very close. The air flowed silently. Just as they were staring at each other, Li Yu pushed open the door of the ward. Noticing the ambiguous posture of the two people in the room, his expression tensed up. He said, Miss. Ye Xiaoxi snapped back to her senses and raised her hand awkwardly, wanting to scratch her head. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, when her fingers touched the wound, she frowned in pain. Li Yu walked up and grabbed her wrist as he said, Dont move. Ye Xiaoxi could feel the warmth of his fingertips. Her cheeks flushed slightly. Im used to it. Ill take note of it. Okay, Li Yu responded in a low voice. Yuan Xudong lowered his eyes and retracted his hand, continuing to drink the soup calmly.. Chapter 414 - Chapter 414:I Don’t Care Who You Are, Don’t Even Think Of Any Ideas About Her (1) Chapter 414:I Dont Care Who You Are, Dont Even Think Of Any Ideas About Her (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Li Yu looked at Yuan Xudong meaningfully and said, Miss, you should go back and rest. Ill take care of Sir here. Ye Xiaoxi didnt get much rest last night and was genuinely tired now. Alright, keep an eye on Uncle. Let him finish his nourishing soup. Okay. Li Yu nodded. Ye Xiaoxi reminded Yuan Xudong worriedly, Uncle, dont work in secret. Remember to drink your soup well. Why are you so long-winded at such a young age? Hehe, Im just concerned about you. Ye Xiaoxi waved her hand with a smile and turned to leave. Only Li Yu and Yuan Xudong were left in the ward. The atmosphere was exceptionally silent. After a long time Yuan Xudong finished his bowl and put it down. He then said to Li Yu, I dont care who you are. Dont even think of any ideas about Xiaoxi. Shes not someone you can covet. He could tell that Li Yu was looking at Xiaoxi with a special gaze. Naturally, he knew what he was thinking. Xiaoxi was the apple of the Yuan familys eye, and they wouldnt let Li Yu, who had an unknown background, near her. Li Yu responded calmly, 1 only have respect and protection toward Miss. Ive never overstepped my boundaries. He lowered his voice slightly and said with a fiery tone, Sir, youre being too nosy. Im Misss subordinate, not yours. You should take care of yourself. Yuan Xudongs expression remained unchanged, but his demeanor turned much colder. Xiaoxi is my niece. I have the right to manage the people around her. Oh, is that so? Ask yourself, do you really treat her as your niece? Li Yus words were vague, but they hit Yuan Xudongs heart. He stared fixedly at Li Yu and remained silent. However, his entire body emitted a dangerous aura. Li Yu looked at him without any fear. It was a stalemate. Yuan Xudongs phone vibrated, breaking the silence in the room. He lowered his head and answered the call. Li Yu put away the empty bowl. On the other side. At the Lu family villa. Lu Zhi hadnt returned home for the entire night, and the housekeeper started to worry again. She was afraid that Jiang Yining would fall out of favor and ruin the current good situation. She kept persuading Jiang Yining to quickly think of ways to reconcile with Lu Zhi. Young Mistress, Im just thinking for your sake. It wasnt easy for you to get to where you are today. Why did you make a mistake and touch Sirs bottom line? Jiang Yining was annoyed by her nagging and said, I know what youre worried about. Youre afraid that Ill be chased out and youll have no one to rely on. No The housekeeper wanted to deny it. Jiang Yining didnt give her a chance to speak. Even if 1 divorce Ah Zhi, I still have over 50 billion dollars under my name. I can settle you down well and ensure you a worry-free life. So, please shut up and stop bothering me. The housekeepers mouth was gagged and she said, Alright, Ill go make food for Young Mistress. Okay, go quickly. Jiang Yining urged. Right after the housekeeper left, Yan Han called. In the end, he is still concerned about Yan Ruo. After scolding her, he brought her to ask for forgiveness. Jiang Yining didnt want to have anything to do with Yan Ruo. She rejected him politely. You dont have to apologize to me. She schemed against me. Ill return the favor. Well be even. As for the other grudges, I will settle them with Yuan Luochen. The real mastermind behind the scenes was Yuan Luochen, and Yan Ruo was just a tool. And it was the kind that would be thrown away after being used. Why lower yourself to her level? Jiang Yining understood. Yan Han didnt insist. If you dont want Ah Ruo to see you, then I wont. But 1 have another request. What is it? Jiang Yining asked. All Ruo has a contract with the Yuan family. If she breaks the contract, she has to pay 12 billion. 1 dont have that much money on hand now, so Id like to borrow some from you. Dont worry, I wont take it for free. As collateral, Ill give you artwork of equivalent value. Even a proud person like Yan Han had to lower his stance for his daughter. Jiang Yining thought for a few seconds and said, Alright. I can lend you the money, but Ive changed my mind now. Ask Yan Ruo to come along. Yan Han didnt know why she suddenly changed her mind. But he still agreed. After all, All Ruo did owe Yining an apology. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only After hanging up the phone, not long after. Yan Han brought Yan Ruo into the Lu family villa. The moment she saw Jiang Yining, Yan Ruos eyes turned red. She glared at her angrily, wishing she could tear her apart. This vengeful appearance didnt resemble an apology at all. Jiang Yining didnt care at all. She looked calmly at the haggard Yan Ruo and said, Long time no see.. Chapter 415 - Chapter 415:I Don’t Care Who You Are, Don’t Even Think Of Any Ideas About Her (2) Chapter 415:I Dont Care Who You Are, Dont Even Think Of Any Ideas About Her (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Yan Ruo bit her lower lip and refused to speak. Yan Han pushed her. What did you promise me before? Yan Ruo said indignantly, Im sorry. 1 was wrong before. 1 shouldnt have harbored evil thoughts and deliberately harmed you. It doesnt matter. Anyway, youve successfully framed me once and youre reaping the consequences, Jiang Yining said with a smile. Yan Ruo was instantly struck with shame and indignation. Yan Han stepped forward and placed the artworks he had prepared on the table. Im going to mortgage these. Jiang Yining opened it casually and looked at it. She said lightly, These are all your most meticulous works. Any one of them can be sold for more than a billion yuan. There were a total of 20 paintings here, far exceeding the price of 12 billion. No matter how precious the artwork is, it cant be compared to family. Yan Han said. Jiang Yining chuckled, Miss Yan is really fortunate to have such a father who values love and righteousness. Yan Han asked, So, do you agree to this deal? If these artworks are true, Im naturally willing, Jiang Yining said casually. What do you mean? With my fathers character, would he lie to you? Yan Ruo could tolerate Jiang Yining humiliating her, but she couldnt tolerate her questioning her fathers integrity! Jiang Yining looked at her and said, Business is business, and personal relationships are separate. I know how to distinguish between them. Is there a problem? Besides, you trust your father. Who said that 1 have to trust her unconditionally like you? Youre really heartless! My father didnt even help me because of you. How dare you treat him like this! Yan Ruo was indignant. Jiang Yining crossed her arms and leaned lazily on the sofa as she said, If you dare to act recklessly again, I wont do this deal anymore. Youre free to find someone else. Lets see if they offer a higher price than mine. All merchants prioritize profit. Exploiting a situation is their specialty. Knowing that Yan Han and Yan Ruo were short of money, who wouldnt lower the price as much as possible? For a 20 billion item, five billion was already considered the highest. Father, lets go Yan Ruo wanted to pull Yan Han away. Yan Han stood still. Yining, I trust you. You can inspect the goods. Thats more like it. Jiang Yining finally relented. She sat up straight and casually flipped through the paintings. Those were all Yan Hans best works, and each of them was extremely precious. However, she treated them like cabbages in the market and didnt cherish them at all. Yan Ruo was driven to tears in frustration. She bit her lower lip so hard that it almost tore. Jiang Yining flipped to the last painting and tore a hole in the paper with her fingernails. Yan Ruo couldnt hold it in anymore. She rushed forward and snatched the painting back. Were not selling! Who cares about your stinking money! These are my fathers most cherished paintings. 1 never dared to touch them normally. What right do you have to treat them so rudely? I want to buy them. Im free to do whatever 1 want with them, Jiang Yining said arrogantly. You wicked woman! Yan Ruo roared. Jiang Yining sneered and said, Im a bad person? Wasnt Yuan Luochen the same? You also know that your father cherishes these paintings. If they were damaged, your father and you would feel distressed. But why didnt you think of others when you did bad things? In your eyes, only you and your father are human, and no one else is? I was forced by you Yan Ruo retorted. Were both humans. When I was forced by you, why didnt 1 think of using despicable methods to deal with you? Those rumors on the internet were all spread by you. Did 1 ever get someone to ruin your innocence because of this? Jiang Yining enunciated each word with an aggressive gaze. Yan Ruo, youre the one with the malicious intentions. Dont push all the blame onto others. Let me tell you, your innocence was ruined by Yuan Luochen. You cant blame me, All Zhi, or your father. Neither of us forced you down this path. You chose this path yourself. Youre already 18 years old, an adult. You should be aware that you have to bear the consequences of your actions! When Yan Ruo heard this, tears fell like rain. Even if she realized that she was willful and had chosen the wrong path and that she was in cahoots with wolves. Yet, she was unwilling to admit it. This was because pushing the blame onto others would make her feel better. Jiang Yining had said all that she needed to say. She took out the check that she had prepared earlier and placed it on the table. Yan Han, for the sake of our friendship, I will help your daughter for the last time. But from now on, please watch over her and dont let her engage in mischief again. Otherwise, I wont show mercy like this time. Youve known me for so long, so you should know my vengeful personality. Anyone who provoked her, once she got angry, she could wipe them out! This time, if it wasnt for Yan Hans face. She would make Yan Ruo more miserable. Yan Han took the check and bowed deeply as he said, Yining, thank you so much. No need to thank me. Im not a kind person. Jiang Yining pointed at the paintings in Yan Ruos arms and said, Take these with you. My drawings are much better than yours. They are of no use to me. Yan Han looked troubled. He didnt want to owe her for nothing. Dont look at me like that. Im not doing charity. When you have money, you have to return me the 12 billion with interest. Jiang Yining saw through his thoughts. What a stubborn but soft-hearted girl. 12 billion without any collateral, who would lend it to others? Yet, she was able to lend it out openly. Yan Han was grateful to her from the bottom of his heart. However, he didnt say anything because it was too light. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yes, I accept your kindness. Yining, if you need any help in the future, just let me know, and 1 will do my best. Jiang Yining smiled. Im just hoping. I wont have to rely on you. When she needed someone else, it meant a highly precarious situation. She had always liked to rely on herself. She wasnt willing to fall into a passive situation.. Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: A Generous Gift for Jiang Yining Chapter 416: A Generous Gift for Jiang Yining Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Yan Han nodded slightly and left with the crying Yan Ruo. The housekeeper approached and asked, Young Mistress, why are you so nice to their family? 12 billion, just in the bank, could generate tens of millions in annual profit. Yan Ruos attitude toward Jiang Yining didnt seem worthy of lending her such a large sum. Jiang Yining glanced at her and explained, 1 started to target Yan Ruo and forced Yan Han to return. Im sorry for this. Now that Ive repaid her this debt, it can be considered that were truly even. Moreover, Elder Qi had let Yan Han down. She had received Elder Qis kindness for nothing. Now that she knew the truth, she wanted to help Elder Qi make it up to Yan Han. She considered the 12 billion yuan as a gift from him. She didnt expect him to return it. The housekeeper nodded and muttered, Young Mistress, youre too soft-hearted. When she first met Jiang Yining, she felt that she was fierce, domineering, and scheming. Those who went against her didnt have a good ending. However, after getting familiar with her, she realized that she was only like that to her enemies. She was unusually protective of her own people and was willing to forgive them again and again. This kind of person had immense charm, making it hard for anyone to resist! No wonder more and more people liked her and were willing to pamper her to the bone. The housekeeper truly admired her. At the same time, she secretly resolved to remain loyal to Jiang Yining forever and never betray her. On the other side. Yan Han brought Yan Ruo into the car. Her eyes were swollen from crying and her voice was hoarse. He took a tissue to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes and handed her a bottle of drink. He said, Its not too late to start over if you regret it now. Ah Ruo, persisting in your wrong ways will only make your later life worse. Yan Ruo nodded. Dad, 1 wont dare anymore. Lets settle this score and go home together. I dont want to stay here anymore. I want to continue my studies. 1 admit defeat. After saying this, she was completely relieved. Yan Han knew that his daughter had realized her mistake. He raised his hand and stroked her hair as he said, Okay. They didnt return to the hotel. They drove straight to the Yuan familys residence. When they arrived at the Yuan familys old mansion, Yan Han expressed his intention to the housekeeper and requested to meet Old Master Yuan directly. The housekeeper helped him convey the message. Not long after. He came out again and invited Yan Han and Yan Ruo in. Old Master Yuan didnt have a good expression when he saw the father and daughter from the Yan family and said, Mr. Yan, logically, I should give you some face since you are the direct disciple of Elder Qi. However, what your daughter did, colluding with my second son, is outrageous. I dont intend to terminate the contract. Instead, I want to hand her over to the Lu family to deal with. His biological son could be dealt with by the Lu family, but he would personally hand Yan Ruo over to the Lu family. To appease the anger of the Lu family and ease the relationship between the two families. As for 12 billion Although it wasnt a small sum, it was nothing compared to the relationship between the Lu and Yuan families. Yan Han had already expected Old Master Yuans attitude. Therefore, he had to reconcile with Yining first before coming to him. Old Master, before 1 came, 1 had already gone to the Lu family. Yining gave me this check. As he spoke, Yan Han placed the check on the table. Old Master Yuan raised his eyebrows. Really? You can call her anytime to verify. Yan Han nodded slightly. So, please terminate my daughters contract. I will take her away from A-City and never come back. Old Master Yuan didnt expect Jiang Yining to be so generous as to let Yan Ruo go- However, when the victim didnt hold a grudge. There was no need for him to insist. After all, Yan Han was quite famous in the painting world and had a lot of connections. Becoming enemies with him would only bring about disadvantages and no benefits. Old Master Yuan gave the housekeeper a look. The housekeeper stepped forward and kept the check. Old Master Yuan said, If thats the case, then lets terminate the contract. I wish your daughters painting skills to become more and more exquisite, and that her future will be bright. Thank you. Yan Han took out a painting and handed it to Old Master Yuan. This is my humble work. As a parting gift, Ill give it to you. It was a great honor to be able to obtain Yan Hans painting. Old Master Yuans face lit up with a smile as he graciously accepted the painting. He said, Mr. Yan, youre too polite. Yan Han smiled but didnt say anything. Old Master Yuan looked at the painting and said to the housekeeper, What are you waiting for? Call the lawyer over and go through the termination process. Yps. After everything was settled, Yan Han and Yan Ruo planned to return to the hotel to pack their things and catch the evening flight back to the United States. Unexpectedly, just as the two of them walked out of the Yuan familys gate. Yuan Luochen appeared and blocked their way. Yan Ruo, youve been avoiding me for the past few days. Do you want to die? When Yan Ruo saw Yuan Luochen, she was so scared that her entire body trembled. Dad I dont want to see this person. Yan Han shielded his daughter and said coldly, Second Master Yuan, please show some respect. Respect? She signed a contract with me, so she should listen to me and be an obedient dog by my side. Yuan Luochen said coldly, Yan Ruo, get your ass over here. Otherwise, Ill follow the contract procedure and make you accompany clients. Yan Ruo wanted to open her mouth to say that the contract had long been settled. However, Yan Han held his daughters hand, signaling her not to speak for now. At the same time, he whispered, 12 billion. Our family can afford the compensation. Yuan Luochen, you cant force my daughter to do whatever you want. Alright, lets wait and see. Yuan Luochen stepped forward, wanting to take Yan Ruo away by force. However, Yan Han acted first and stuffed Yan Ruo into the car. The chauffeur got out of the car and stopped Yuan Luochen. Unable to contend with multiple opponents, not to mention that they were now at the entrance of the Yuan familys old mansion. Yuan Luochen had just been driven out, so he dared not be too presumptuous. Therefore, he was afraid. Not long after, he was defeated. Yan Han and the other two got into the car and left without paying any attention to him. Yuan Luochen looked at their car as it drove away and waved his fists angrily. Inside the car. Yan Ruo hugged Yan Han and trembled uncontrollably. Dad, why didnt you let me speak just now? 1 have nothing to do with him anymore. He cant order me around anymore. All Ruo, he caused you to become like this. Dont you want to retaliate against him at all? Yan Han said coldly. Yan Ruo was stunned. Im afraid of him. Why are you afraid of him? Hes not as formidable as Yining. Otherwise, how could he be played by Yining? Yan Han lightly patted his daughters back and said, I want him to get the punishment he deserves so that he wont be able to hurt you anymore. At the same time, Yuan Luochen couldnt take action against Yining anymore. Yan Han didnt like owing others favors, so he planned to give Jiang Yining a generous gift before he left. Yan Ruo was silent for a few seconds before saying, Then What do you need me to do? Yan Han whispered to his daughter. Yan Ruo hesitated and nodded. Ill try my best. Every time she looked at Yuan Luochen, she was like a mouse that had seen a cat. She was scared to the extreme. Therefore, she really couldnt guarantee it. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only She wouldnt expose herself. Dont force yourself. Just do your best. Leave the rest to me. Yan Han consoled. Okay. Yan Ruo nodded.. Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Acting Coquettishly in the Big Boss’s Arms (1) Chapter 417: Acting Coquettishly in the Big Bosss Arms (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio At the Lu family villa. Jiang Yining received a call from Bo Qin. He said that the companys film and television project had been filed and successfully established. In a few days, he wanted to invite the director, screenwriter, and several main actors over. Everyone could meet and discuss information about the TV series. If she felt that something was wrong, she could fix it in time. Yonghui Film and Television Company attached great importance to the remake of this drama. Jiang Yining was the most important. Therefore, she had to be there. Since she had taken the companys money, she naturally had to cooperate. Jiang Yining agreed. Bo Qin was very happy. After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yining looked at her phone in boredom. Lu Zhi didnt call or text her. This was completely different from his usual self. Perhaps her words had really angered him. But she didnt regret saying it. Jiang Yining also didnt take the initiative to contact Lu Zhi. She lay on the sofa and typed on the keyboard until night The housekeeper came over to ask her what she wanted for dinner. Jiang Yining didnt even bat an eyelid. Im not eating anymore. Im already full of anger. How can 1 still be hungry? Bring me a cup of cold water and leave it on the side. When the housekeeper heard this, her heart ached, but she didnt force her. After pouring a glass of water and placing it beside her, she turned around and secretly called Lu Zhi to complain. Sir, Young Mistress hasnt eaten or drunk anything all day. Shes been facing the computer. Her health has always been poor. If this continues, how can she hold on? Lu Zhi said in a deep voice, Cant you prepare dinner and force her to eat it? Young Mistresss temper Its not like you dont know. She really doesnt want to eat it. How can we force her? The housekeeper said, Sir, please come home early and persuade Young Mistress. Lu Zhi was at a loss for words. Lu Zhi fell silent. The housekeeper added fuel to the fire, I just saw Young Mistress pressing her stomach uncomfortably. Did she not eat for a day and become sick from hunger? Sir, even if you cant make it back, you should at least call Young Mistress and say a few words, right? Pass the phone to her. Yes! Alright! The housekeeper ran back to Jiang Yining happily and handed her the phone. Jiang Yining raised her eyebrows and asked what she meant. The housekeeper smiled and said, Its a call from Sir. He heard that you havent had dinner. Hes very anxious. Jiang Yining knew what was going on when she saw her beaming face. She secretly glared at her, indicating that she would settle the score with her later. The housekeeper wasnt afraid at all. She was doing this for the sake of Young Mistress and Sirs reconciliation. Young Mistress wouldnt be angry and punish her. Thinking of this, she tactfully retreated to the side. She wanted to give the couple some space to get along. Jiang Yining picked up the phone and said coldly, Hello. You havent eaten for the whole day. Are you angry with yourself? Lu Zhis reproachful voice was heard. Jiang Yining said, I only missed dinner. Who said I didnt eat all day? After asking that question, both of them realized that they had been deceived by the housekeeper. Lu Zhi frowned and said displeasedly, Its very harmful to your stomach if you skip a meal. Jiang Yining, dont act recklessly just because youre young, and dont take your body seriously. I had a heavy lunch, so Im not hungry now. 111 eat later. Jiang Yining scratched the sofa and said, What you said just now was a pun, right? Are you complaining that Im meddling in your private affairs? He said her reckless because of her youth. This sentence was clearly hinting that she interfered in Shen Mans matters. Jiang Yining listened carefully and thought it through. I didnt mean that. Dont overinterpret it. Lu Zhi emphasized. Hmph, who knows what youre thinking. Jiang Yining deliberately angered him. If youre angry with me, you dont have to hide from me outside. I left home to make room for you. This way, we can both live happily. What nonsense are you talking about? When did I hide from you? Lu Zhi was so angry that smoke was coming out of his head and his eyes were spitting fire. Jiang Yining said, How long has it been since you came back? You werent like this in the past. You came home on time every time you got off work. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Her small voice was filled with grievance. Lu Zhi was indeed quite angry at first, but when he heard her lower her stance and beg him to go home. His heart softened. Im in the middle of a big business deal. 111 be busy for a while, so 111 be home late. Dont think too much about it. Lu Zhi was afraid that she would continue to dwell on things. He paused for two seconds and said, No matter what my relationship with my mother is, it wont implicate you. You just have to be Mrs. Lu.. Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Acting Coquettishly in the Big Boss’s Arms (2) Chapter 418: Acting Coquettishly in the Big Bosss Arms (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining was finally a little happier. If thats the case, then Ill forgive you. Lu Zhi was speechless. How did her mistake turn into something he needed to be forgiven for? Be good and eat. Dont torture yourself. Lu Zhi was still worried about her health and reminded her. Ill eat when you get home. 1 want to eat with you. Jiang Yining didnt wait for him to speak and continued, You must come back at nine oclock tonight. No matter how much money this business deal can make, we dont care. Lu Zhi, I just want you to accompany me. Otherwise, Ill go find another man. You dare? Lu Zhis jealousy flared up and he said domineeringly, If you dare to look for someone else, Ill kill him. Jiang Yining said, Lets see if 1 dare! With that, she hung up abruptly. When she saw Lu Zhis call immediately coming in again, Jiang Yining didnt pick up. Instead, she sent him a message. Remember to get home before nine oclock. When Lu Zhi received the message, he calmed down. Jiang Yining held the phone and could imagine how cold Lu Zhis face would be on the other end of the phone. The corners of her mouth couldnt help but curl up. It was 8:50 pm. Lu Zhis car stopped in front of the house on time. Jiang Yining heard the commotion and immediately lay on the sofa, pretending to be asleep. Lu Zhi walked in and saw her sleeping on the sofa with her iPad in her hand and thin clothes. His face darkened. He took a step forward and wanted to carry her upstairs. Jiang Yining suddenly opened her eyes, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him on the cheek. Lu Zhi was stunned. Jiang Yining struggled out of his arms and stood on the sofa as she said, Youve been busy all day. Are you tired? Yes. Lu Zhi nodded. Jiang Yining pressed him down on the sofa and massaged him eagerly. Comfortable? This girls enthusiasm was really flattering. Lu Zhi let her massage him for a while and said, Yeah, comfortable. See, Im still the best to you. Im the only one who cares about you. Jiang Yining mumbled, You have such a virtuous wife like me, yet youre still not satisfied. You only think about how to anger me every day. When Lu Zhi heard this, he turned around and pulled her into his arms. He pinched her nose and asked, Whos angering whom? He held her in his palm and placed her in his heart. He was afraid that she would suffer any grievances. How could he bear to anger her? This girls ability to make a false accusation had really improved. Youre angering me? Ive made it so clear to you, yet you dont listen to me. Arent you just angering me? Jiang Yining pointed at the pile of gifts on the table and said, These are all gifts from Mom. Lu Zhi, your mother is so good to her non-biological daughter-in-law. Theres no reason for her to be so harsh to her two biological sons, right? Are you really not going to investigate? Lu Zhi looked at her and pursed his lips. Jiang Yining poked his tense jaw and said, Say something. Dont keep quiet. Something. Lu Zhi said expressionlessly. Jiang Yining was speechless. Since when did her man know how to use such dark humor? Goosebumps rose all over her body. After waiting for a while, seeing that he was still unwilling to give in, Jiang Yining changed the topic and said, Forget it, lets not talk about this. Let me tell you something happy. Bo Qin called me and said that the TV series has been established and is already in the preparation stage. Im meeting the director and the others in a few days. Lu Zhi patted her head and said, Youre really outstanding. Of course, dont you know whose wife I am? Jiang Yining said arrogantly. This sentence pricked Lu Zhis heart. He suddenly felt a sense of pride. Well His wife was just so amazing. He really should show the world how outstanding she was! Lu Zhi smiled at her. What reward do you want? Jiang Yining opened her mouth to speak. Lu Zhi pinched her lips again and said, Dont mention that matter. Jiang Yining brushed his hand away, laid on his chest boneiessly, and said, If you ask me what I want and then impose conditions, wheres the fun in that? Anything except that is fine. Lu Zhi said. Jiang Yining thought for a moment and said, I want Mom to hold a celebration banquet for me. Do you have any objections? Lu Zhi was naturally unwilling, but this was the first time in her life that her comic had been adapted into a TV series. He didnt want to leave her with any regrets. None. Really? Jiang Yining still couldnt believe it. Lu Zhi said, If youre unwilling, then its fake. Of course Im willing! Jiang Yining said. Thats settled, then. The corners of Lu Zhis lips curled up. He patted her shoulder and said, Dont be lazy. Continue massaging me. Alright. Jiang Yining quickly pushed him away and sat behind him. She obediently massaged him. Lu Zhi enjoyed this moment of tranquility. The next day. Jiang Yining shared this good news with Shen Man. The last time they wanted to hold a celebration party, Yuan Luochen and Yan Ruo ruined it. This time, there couldnt be any mishaps. Shen Man couldnt believe it and confirmed with her several times. After receiving affirmative answers every time, her eyes were filled with tears. Yining, why are you so considerate? I already said that I could use the Old Masters name to organize it. Why bother having a disagreement with All Zhi for my sake? Why give Grandpa credit for what youve done? Mom, I just want All Zhi to know how good you are to us. Jiang Yining didnt believe it. Shen Man was such a gentle and kind woman. Why would she be so cruel to her child for no reason? Yes, thank you, Yining. Apart from thanking her, she couldnt say anything better to express her feelings. Mom, I should be the one thanking you. Youre the one who worked the hardest. Lets not be so polite. Shen Man said, Yining, since youve put so much effort into this, 1 will make sure to organize the best celebration for you. Great, Ill be waiting. Jiang Yining chatted with Shen Man for a long time before hanging up. After a quick tidy-up, Jiang Yining left for school. At the entrance of Qing University. Yuan Luochen and Xiao Yeyu sat in the car, staring at Jiang Yining. The Lu familys villa was heavily guarded, so they had no chance to approach Jiang Yining. Only at Qing University, with many people and distractions. The Lu familys bodyguards wouldnt be so tight. Yuan Luochen didnt plan to let Jiang Yining go. After all, this woman had caused him to lose everything. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only But he didnt want to make a move on her rashly. Because he had nothing now. He was unable to contend with Lu Zhi at all. However, if he couldnt do it openly, he could at least do it secretly, right? Yuan Luochen smiled coldly.. Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: You Have a Husband Now, You’re Not Chapter 419: You Have a Husband Now, Youre Not Allowed to Hook Up With Young Hunks (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Jiang Yining felt a chill at the back of her head. She turned around and saw a very ordinary car parked not far away. It seemed unremarkable. So she ignored it. She retracted her gaze and continued walking forward. She had just arrived at the classroom when her classmates surrounded her. Yining, I heard that But My Boss Wants to Marry Me is going to be broadcast soon. Have they finalized the main cast? Its finalized, Jiang Yining answered honestly. Then who is it? Let us know. We all love this manga. We cant let the characters ruin our most precious original work. I cant reveal it yet. With confidentiality agreements in place, she couldnt disclose such information freely. Jiang Yining paused and reassured them, Dont worry. Ill definitely pick the most suitable actors. Yeah! The students were very satisfied. Ye Xiaoxi sat beside Jiang Yining and said, Actually, I think that its best to let Yining play the female lead and Lu Zhi the male lead. Unfortunately, CEO Lus net worth is too high. Im afraid Yonghui Film and Television Company wont be able to afford him even if they go bankrupt. Alih, I think so too! A female students eyes lit up. Other than liking comics, she also liked Jiang Yining and Lu Zhis real-life couple! She really hoped that the two of them could act in the TV series But My Boss Wants to Marry Me. Jiang Yining said calmly, Dont even think about it. Im an amateur. I cant act. Ye Xiaoxi cried a little. The female classmate also looked regretful. Jiang Yining took out the illustrations of But My Boss Wants to Marry Me from her backpack and said, Although I cant fulfill your other wishes, I can still give you some merchandise. When the students in the classroom heard this, they screamed crazily and squeezed forward. Even those who werent interested in But My Boss Wants to Marry Me came over to ask for it. After all, the price of the merchandise for But My Boss Wants to Marry Me on the market had already risen to an astronomical price! A small illustration without an autograph costs six to seven thousand! If it had an autograph, it would definitely be worth more than ten thousand! Jiang Yining gestured for them to calm down, assuring everyone would have a share. However, it couldnt stop their enthusiasm. Not long after The classes next door and the other classes heard the commotion and came to the classroom to line up. Jiang Yining had no other choice. After giving out the 100 signed illustrations, she repeatedly told everyone. It was already out. Let them leave first so that they dont affect the normal class. Only then did many students leave reluctantly. Finally, it was quiet. Jiang Yining decided not to do such things in school anymore. Otherwise, she would really have to change schools. Only then could she attend classes normally. At noon. Ye Xiaoxi and Jiang Yining went to the cafeteria to eat. On the way, they bumped into Tao Niannian. Tao Niannian saw the two of them and snorted coldly. Then, she took a step forward and sat down where they were going to sit. She started eating with a smug expression. Ye Xiaoxi retorted, You did that on purpose, didnt you? This is the school cafeteria. Who said that only you can sit at this table? Tao Niannian asked. We saw it first Hehe. Tao Niannian dismissed their argument. Ye Xiaoxi stepped forward, wanting to continue arguing with her. However, Jiang Yining pulled her back and said, Dont lower yourself to the same level as some people. It seems that she didnt suffer enough previously. After a while, she forgot the pain. Oh, right Ye Xiaoxi chimed in. Tao Niannian put down her chopsticks and glared at them. At this moment. Xiao Yutong also carried her meal and walked towards the three of them. Tao Niannian noticed her and immediately ignored Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi. She happily waved at her and said, Yutong, come over here! Lets eat together! Xiao Yutong smiled. She walked forward. Tao Niannian grabbed her and pressed her against the seat beside her as she said, Yutong, its been a while since you last came to hang out with me. Have you forgotten about me? Ive been busy training recently. Im going to participate in the professional league. Xiao Yutong looked at Jiang Yining and asked, You really dont want to join our alliance? Youre so good at gaming. Its a pity not to go. With Jiang Yinings skill, she would surely achieve a good ranking. Tao Niannian asked in surprise, You know her? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yes, weve known each other for a long time. Xiao Yutong said matter-of-factly. Tao Niannian was so angry that her mouth was almost crooked. Xiao Yutong was Xiao Langs younger sister. She had never liked to interact with others. The Tao family and the Xiao family were family friends, but Tao Niannian was more familiar with Xiao Lang because Xiao Yutong didnt like to play with her. In her impression, Xiao Yutong was always immersed in e-sports all day long and couldnt extricate herself.. Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: You Have a Husband Now, You’re Not Chapter 420: You Have a Husband Now, Youre Not Allowed to Hook Up With Young Hunks (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Tao Niannian didnt like to play games. She felt that it was a waste of time, so she didnt like Xiao Yutong. However The current situation was a little different. Her grandfather told her about the plan for a marriage alliance with the Xiao family. He wanted her to have a good relationship with Xiao Lang and Xiao Yutong so that she could have a better life when she married into the Xiao family. Tao Niannian had never fallen for anyone else. She only knew that she was very relaxed when she was with Xiao Lang Moreover, after experiencing all that had happened before, she understood the importance of family influence. Now, with the potential alliance between the Tao and Xiao families, even someone like Lu Zhi would have to yield. Tao Niannians expression darkened. However, Xiao Yutong paid no attention to her at all. She only stared at Jiang Vining and said, Yining, you havent answered my question. Do you want to join? The prize money is secondary. The most important thing is the participation. Im not free recently. The comic I drew previously is going to be adapted into a TV series. Im quite busy. J iang Yining explained. Xiao Yutongs eyes shone with envy and admiration. Wow, Yining, youre amazing! You can even make a comic book into a TV series! Its just a casual drawing, nothing remarkable. Jiang Yining is modest. Tao Niannian said sarcastically, As long as you have money, who doesnt know how to run comics? It was not a big deal to adapt it into a TV series. You can invest with family resources. Youre really sour grapes. Yinings manga popularity was earned by her own efforts, with no deception. As for adapting it into a TV series, its based on her talent, attracting investors through her own abilities. It has nothing to do with the Lu family. Ye Xiaoxi said angrily, Youre relying on your family for support. Dont think of others like you, okay? Tao Niannian snorted coldly, disbelief written all over her face. Xiao Yutong hugged Jiang Yinings arm and said obsequiously, Yining, dont be angry. I believe that you relied on your own strength. You excel in e-sports, so you must be very smart in other areas as well! The logic in her words made no sense whatsoever! Idiot! Tao Niannian cursed in her heart. Alright, lets stop talking. Lets go eat first. Jiang Yining was afraid that rhe food would get cold, so she urged them. Xiao Yutong followed suit. You dont mind if I join you for lunch, right? Of course nor. Jiang Yining said. Xiao Yutong wanted to leave. However, Tao Nianina grabbed her and said, Yutong, arent you going to ear with me? Xiao Yutong impatiently brushed off her hand and said perfunctorily, Maybe next time. Tao Niannian gritted her teeth in hatred. The days classes ended. When Jiang Yining returned home, she found that Lu Zhi had returned early. He even ordered the chef at home to cook a sumptuous dinner for her. Jiang Yining asked, Arent you busy today? Im busy, but nothing is more important than you. Arent you going to meet the director and rhe others tomorrow? I came back to supervise you and let you have a good rest so that you can give them your best appearance. This was the first rime in her life that she had remade a film and television drama. Ir was very memorable. He couldnt allow any room for error. Jiang Yining smiled and said, Thankyou. Real gratitude isnt just expressed with words; ir requires practical actions, Lu Zhi hinted, his gaze carrying a profound meaning. Jiang Yining blushed shyly. Then Ill give you a kiss. You know, this is not what I want. I dont know. Jiang Yining pretended to be oblivious, Im still a child. Dont talk nonsense with me. This is the first time Ive seen a 20-year-old child in my life. Jiang Yining was speechless. Jiang Yining didnt care about age. She was a baby when she needed it. Lu Zhi doted on her and didnt say anything else. Having rested well for the night. The next day, Jiang Yining woke up radiant, her skin was fair and supple. The makeup artist applied a thin layer of makeup on her. She was shockingly beautiful. Lu Zhi held her hand. The entertainment industry can be tricky. Theres a mix of good and bad. Ive already informed Bo Qin in advance to tell his subordinates to behave. But you have to be careful when you interact with them, understand? I know. Arent you just afraid that 111 be tempted by young handsome actors? Dont worry, with a stunning husband like you around, how can I look at anyone else? Jiang Yining patted his chest and promised. Lu Zhi wasnt worried about this. He felt that his wife was too eye-catching. Worried that rhe people in the entertainment industry had their eyes on her. Many handsome young hunks in the entertainment industry would do anything to get to the top. He couldnt help but feel uneasy. However, since everyone was present today, he had already given prior notice. No one would dare to be impudent. Okay. You must always remember that you already have a husband. Youre not allowed to seduce young hunks. Lu Zhi replied calmly. Seeing that it was almost time, Jiang Yining didnt say anything else. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed Lu Zhi on the cheek before turning around and entering the car. The location was set at the Ginseng Wine Hotel. Jiang Yining, as the main character, came late. The scriptwriter, director, and actors had rushed over in advance. This time, the screenwriter was the renowned Ding Ling, who had successfully adapted as many as nine popular dramas with high ratings. Director Ma Yishao was even more impressive. He had won the film and television industrys grand slam trophy in ten years and had a very good reputation in the industry. The female lead, Yu Siqi, and the male lead, Qu Ze, were relatively inexperienced compared to them. Although they had collaborated on a drama last year and won the Best Actor and Actress Award for Golden Bird Awards, they were also very popular. However, the production scale of this TV series was very high, and in front of the seniors, they were even more insignificant. However, this was precisely what Jiang Yining had requested. She didnt want to use an extremely old actor. Although those people s acting skills were good, they didnt match the age of the main character of the manga. Using old actors and actresses made it feel awkward and lacked vitality. Everyone was waiting for Jiang Yining to arrive. Yu Siqi couldnt help but grumble in her heart. This Jiang Yining was too arrogant. She actually made Director Ma and Ding Ling wait. Even if she was the Young Mistress of the Lu family She was too arrogant. She looked at the people in the room and didnt dare to talk to anyone else. She whispered to Qu Ze, Qu Ze, have you read the script? I have. What do you think? Its pretty good. Qu Ze said honestly, If portrayed well, it could be the most hottest idol drama of the year. Jiang Yining portrayed the workplace very realistically, unlike other idol comics that only focused on romance. The characters in her works were made of flesh and blood, and the things they experienced could be seen everywhere in reality. That was why it could move people so much. Qu Ze genuinely wanted to act in this drama well. Therefore, he fought for the male lead role despite the huge competition. However, the company had also made it clear to him. Whether he could get the role ultimately depended on Jiang Yinings decision. Yu Siqis lips twitched and she said in an almost imperceptible voice, 1 think its quite ordinary. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Just as she finished speaking, there was a commotion at the door. Jiang Yining had arrived! Everyone in the room immediately stood up! Ma Yishao and Ding Ling were no exception! Everyones eyes were focused on the door.. Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: You’re the Young Mistress of the Lu family, Chapter 424: Youre the Young Mistress of the Lu family, Dont Always Show Your Face in Public (3) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The only things she could say to anger him were about Shen Man Lu Zhi said, Maybe you should just keep those words to yourself. Swallow them back, Dont you have any compassion for your wife? Jiang Yining said unhappily, Flow can you treat your wife like this? Lu Zhi was speechless. Lu Zhi remained silent. Jiang Yining then expressed Old Madam Lus intentions and said angrily, What does that old witch mean? Wouldnt it be revolting to bring back an illegitimate child? Besides, what right do you have to instruct me to do something that offends people? 1 dont want to listen to her nonsense! Lu Zhi, you cant agree to let Yu Lingyus child enter the family. Otherwise, Ill divorce you. At the mention of divorce, Lu Zhis face darkened. His slender fingers pinched her lips, making her look like a duck. Jiang Yining was speechless. Dont mention divorce. Lu Zhi stated firmly, In this life, unless we die, we will never get a divorce. Uh, my bad. Jiang Yining muttered apologetically and looked at him pitifully. Lu Zhi released her lips. Jiang Yining rubbed her head against his chest and said, I was just angry. Thats why I said those things. Dont be angry. Lu Zhi remained silent. Jiang Yining continued to grumble, You dont understand how we women think. All legitimate wives despise the third party. If you support your fathers illegitimate child to enter the family, youll fool around with other women in the future Before she could finish her sentence, Lu Zhis eyes narrowed, emitting a dangerous aura. He cut her off decisively, Youre the only one I want in this life. Im just imagining it. This is empathy. Dont make assumptions, Lu Zhi said domineeringly. Jiang Yining secretly sighed in her heart. This man was really hard to please. He even had to control what was going on in her mind. Anyway, thats roughly what 1 meant. Jiang Yining said vaguely, In short, 1 will definitely not agree to it, and you arent allowed to agree either. Jiang Yining looked up and stared into his dark eyes. Did you hear that? Lu Zhi said, Yes, I heard it. Hehe, I knew it. Youre different from Dad, Jiang Yining said happily. Lu Zhi hugged her, and a mix of emotions flashed in the depths of his eyes. At night, he coaxed Jiang Yining to sleep. Lu Zhi went to the study and turned on his computer. He opened the photo album and stared at the photos for a long time. Then, he picked up his phone and dialed a number. Find someone to investigate some matters He gave the order. He threw his phone on the table, crossed his hands, and breathed heavily. He rejected Yinings request to investigate. He was unwilling to face the truth. No matter what the results of the investigation were, it would be a torment for him. However, the inevitable was bound to happen sooner or later. He had evaded it for so many years. It was time to face it. It was the weekend. Jiang Yining received an invitation from the director. He had gathered more than a dozen actors and actresses suitable for the lead roles to audition, and he wanted Jiang Yining to join him in making the best selections. Jiang Yining drove to the venue. When Ye Xiaoxi heard the news, she shamelessly requested to go with her. Jiang Yining agreed. The audition took place at Studio City, and actors were coming and going. As they walked by, the people beside them were still muttering. Where did this new celebrity come from? Ye Xiaoxi looked around the Studio City curiously. In the past, she had wooed celebrities. However, because she had no money, she basically couldnt come into contact with them. Later, after she returned to her family, she had money, but she didnt have the time to come. It just so happened that she could accompany Yining to see the world this time. When the two of them arrived at the audition venue, the receptionist saw Ye Xiaoxi and thought that she was Jiang Yinings assistant. She gave her the script and greeted Jiang Yining politely. Jiang Yining wanted to introduce Ye Xiaoxi. However, Ye Xiaoxi moved closer to her and said, Ill be your assistant today. Dont mention my identity to avoid unnecessary attention. Her status as a Miss from the Yuan family was indeed useful, but it also attracted many people who wanted to curry favor with her. Ye Xiaoxi didnt like that. Jiang Yining went along with her wishes. They followed the staff member and sat on a chair. Director Ma instructed the actors to start the audition. But Because My Boss Wants to Marry Me was a big production, the actors who came this time were all A-list celebrities. Everyones acting skills were top-notch. Jiang Yining looked at it seriously, discussed it with Director Ma, and even took notes. Yu Siqis acting skills were completely overshadowed by another popular actress. She didnt have a chance at all. Naturally, she was eliminated. Yu Siqi wasnt surprised to receive the notification. However, she didnt leave. Instead, she stayed behind to continue watching the actors auditions. Among them, the most outstanding actor was Movie King Nie. He was 28 this year and his acting skills were superb. Director Ma also praised him highly and strongly recommended him. Yu Siqi overheard their conversation and smiled smugly. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Movie King Nie was her boyfriend, but they havent publicly announced it to avoid affecting their career. She had just debuted and had already received so many good resources. Of course, it was all thanks to her boyfriends support. Yu Siqi felt that the male lead should be none other than her boyfriend. Jiang Yining, however, said to Director Ma, Movie King Nies acting is indeed good, but he lacks the youthful energy.. Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: With A Single Displeasure From Me, I Can Completely Blacklist You (1) Chapter 425: With A Single Displeasure From Me, I Can Completely Blacklist You (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The male lead she created rose to fame at a young age. He became a high-ranking executive at the age of 22 and was only 24 when he met the female lead. In front of the company employees, he was serious and reserved, displaying an exceptionally rigorous demeanor. However, behind their backs, when he was facing the female lead in private, he revealed his true nature. Especially after the two of them fell in love, he often revealed the sunshine and straightforwardness of a big boy, as well as his naked possessiveness and jealousy towards the female lead. It wasnt as if Movie King Nie portrayed the character with a deep mentality, hiding everything in his heart. To put it simply, the male lead of the manga had just entered the workplace a few years ago. Movie King Nie portrayed a person who had been in the workplace for more than ten years, or even decades. Of course, Jiang Yining wasnt satisfied. Director Ma couldnt say much either, saying. Then lets look at the other actors. Yes. Jiang Yining nodded. Director Ma gestured for the other actors to come onstage. Yu Siqi was so angry that her mouth twisted. It was fine if she said that her acting skills were bad, but she didnt like it when they criticized her boyfriends acting skills were bad! Jiang Yining was nitpicking! She deliberately screened out all the capable individuals to pave the way for Qu Ze, right? The last time the production team had dinner with the investors, she had noticed that Jiang Yining and Qu Ze were getting intimate. Little did she expect there was a hidden agenda! Werent they playing with them like monkeys? Since they had already chosen Qu Ze, why did they have to announce it to the public and choose the role fairly? They were all A-list celebrities! They werent one of those insignificant actors who had no influence! Why should they be taken for a ride by Jiang Yining? She wasnt willing to accept this injustice. Yu Siqi stood coldly at the side, waiting for a while. Finally, Qu Ze took the stage. However, she wasnt looking forward to Qu Zes performance. She wanted to see if Jiang Yining had already reserved this role for him! If it was true She would never let this matter go! Jiang Yining also recognized that the new actor who took the stage was Qu Ze, who had previously fought with her for the role. She had a relatively good impression of him. It was because he matched the image of the male lead that she had expected. It might not work, but it depends on the specific portrayal. Qu Ze prepared for two minutes and began to perform with the actress. However, he didnt follow the script entirely. Instead, he freely interpreted the role based on his understanding of the male lead. At first, the actress wasnt immersed in the scene and only followed the script step by step. But gradually She was also completely immersed in that scene by Qu Ze. Boss, dont be afraid. If the company collapses, Ill support you. My salary isnt much, but its enough for the two of us to eat and drink, The actress said. Silly. Qu Ze stroked her hair and pulled her into his arms. The complicated emotions in his eyes were enough to move everyones heart without saying a word. After a moment of silence He gently kissed the actresss forehead and smiled brightly. He said seriously, Even if the company goes bankrupt, I wont stoop to being supported by a woman. Trust me, I can take care of you and make you the happiest woman in the world! The confidence and arrogance of a young man, the careful care and pampering of his beloved. And the sincerity that only people who were in love for the first time would have. He had expressed it vividly. The actress was stunned. Director Ma and the others were also impressed by his acting skills. No one spoke on set for a long time. Jiang Yining came back to her senses and clapped her hands for Qu Ze. He was the only one who could act up to her expectations today. The others reacted and applauded. Qu Ze let go of the actress and walked off the stage. He politely greeted Director Ma and Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining said, I think hes the one. Theres no need to continue choosing. Director Ma nodded and praised, Miss Jiang, your judgment of people is indeed first-class. He had never worked with Qu Ze before. Therefore, he didnt have much hope for this new young hunk. He was more inclined to choose Movie King Nie. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, after watching Qu Zes performance, he felt that Jiang Yining had made the right choice in choosing Qu Ze over Movie King Nie. Only Qu Ze could portray the perfect male lead! Director Ma is too polite. Jiang Yining stood up and said, Director Ma will decide the rest of the roles. I wont get involved. After saying that, she wanted to leave. But Yu Siqi stood up and blocked her way. She sneered, Everyone praises Qu Zes acting. But why cant I tell how good his acting is? Movie King Nie was recognized in the industry as having good acting skills. He won the Best Actor Award at the age of 18 and has won countless awards in the past ten years.. How come, in Miss Jiangs mouth, he becomes someone without youthful vigor, with acting skills inferior to a new idol? Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: With A Single Displeasure From Me, I Can Chapter 426: With A Single Displeasure From Me, I Can Completely Blacklist You (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Winning many awards doesnt mean he can handle all the roles. In my opinion, with Movie King Nies age, hes indeed not suitable to act as a 24-year-old. Jiang Yining knew that she wanted to cause trouble. She didnt rush to retort. Instead, she said slowly, Besides, Movie King Nie himself hasnt said anything. Why is Miss Yu so anxious to stand up? When everyone heard this, they began to discuss it in low voices. Previously, Yu Siqi had been photographed by the paparazzi and had a private meeting with a man at a hotel late at night. Now, she was defending Movie King Nie like this. Could it be that the two of them had a relationship? Yu Siqis expression changed and said angrily, I just cant stand you pulling us out to stroll around. Thats why I spoke up for justice! Which of us here today isnt one of the best in the industry? But look at what rubbish you chose! If you guys have predetermined the actors early on, just let us know. We wont come over with a straight face. But you didnt mention it in advance, and now youre doing this under-the-table operation. Of course, we have the right to raise objections! The female lead was a lukewarm B-list actress. The male lead was even more ridiculous. It was Qu Ze, who was famous for being a vase! How can people be convinced? Director Ma felt that Yu Siqi had gone overboard when he heard that. Miss Yu, we are fair and just in our selection of actors. Arent you slandering me and Miss Jiang by saying that? Director Ma, 1 respect you. 1 know that youre only following her opinion because of her power. 1 wont target you. Ill just clarify things with Miss Jiang. Yu Siqi didnt want to offend Ma Yishao, so she shifted all the blame onto Jiang Yining. However, she didnt use her brain to think about it. She really gave Jiang Yining the title of a secret manipulator. What would others think of Director Ma? Ma Yishaos face darkened with anger. I swear on my conscience that we have no selfish motives in this actor selection. Otherwise, Ill make a mess of the TV series Im going to film in the future. This oath was vicious enough. He was practically using his directorial reputation as a wager! Yu Siqi frowned, feeling that Director Ma Yishao didnt know what was good for him! She had already removed him from the picture, yet he insisted on curing favor with Jiang Yining and meddling in this muddy water! Alright! Let him have his way! Yu Siqi sneered. Director Ma, Im afraid youre really going to produce bad shows. The last time we went to the hotel for dinner, Jiang Yining should have told you about the re-selection of actors, right? This was a fact that Ma Yishao couldnt deny. Yeah, she did. So what? At that time, Qu Ze and I both knew very well, so we were both very nervous. Especially Qu Ze, his expression was quite ugly. He had been in the industry for so long, but he had only acted in one popular drama. Now that he finally got the chance, hes obviously unhappy that the duck that was in his mouth has flown away. Yu Siqi raised her voice, insinuating something. But not long after, he went out with Jiang Yining. When he came back, he was in a good mood. He even had a smile on his face. I didnt understand what was going on before. But today, I know. It turns out the only person they wanted to replace was the female lead. The male lead was already decided internally. Of course, hes happy! Yu Siqi made insinuations in an ironic tone, I used to hear about a lot of shady deals in the industry, but I didnt believe it. Now that Ive seen it with my own eyes, 1 have no choice but to believe it. When everyone present heard this, they were all dumbfounded. What did Yu Siqi mean? Did Jiang Yining and Qu Ze have an ambiguous relationship? She was the Young Mistress of the Lu family and a popular manga author! If what she said was true, then the entire media industry would probably explode! Everyones gaze was focused on Jiang Yining and Qu Ze. Qu Ze flew into a rage. Youre talking nonsense. Yu Siqi, watch your mouth. Dont insinuate! I was able to fight for this role because 1 worked hard to study the script and fought for it! Hehe, is that so? Im just telling you what I saw. Why are you so anxious? Did 1 hit the nail on the head? Yu Siqi said proudly. Youre talking nonsense. Do you have any evidence? Qu Ze questioned. People who were present that day can testify for me. Also, if youre really innocent, pull out the hotels surveillance cameras. Look at what the two of you did when you were out. Yu Siqi was afraid that others wouldnt know, so she shouted at the top of her lungs. Qu Zes face turned pale. If the fact that his agent had incited him to climb into Jiang Yinings bed was exposed How would he face others in the future? Oh, you dare not speak up anymore. You must have a guilty conscience! Yu Siqi gloated. Qu Ze was furious. Director Ma saw the situation wasnt good and quietly instructed his assistant, What are you waiting for? Get rid of the irrelevant people. Yes. The assistant turned around and was about to leave. Jiang Yining raised her eyes slightly and said coldly, Why clear the scene? 1 havent done anything shameful, not afraid of being accused. Didnt she just want to know if there was any under-the-table manipulation? Why not send someone to the hotel and get the surveillance cameras over? In addition, I can also offer my car recorder to show everyone where Ive been. But 1 have to make one thing clear. Today, Miss Yu Siqi wants to slap herself a hundred times as an apology. Why should I apologize to you? Im just telling the truth! Since Yu Siqi dared to say it, she had already thought of a way out! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only She didnt explicitly point out that Jiang Yining and Qu Ze were having an affair! Even if it was brought to court! Jiang Yining and Qu Ze couldnt do anything to her! Jiang Yining walked up to her and stared into her eyes for a few seconds. Suddenly, a cold smile appeared, and she said arrogantly, With a single displeasure from me, I can completely blacklist you. Miss Yu, do you want to reason with me, or do you want to be directly blacklisted? Ill give you two choices.. Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: If You Don’t Apologize, Then I’ll Punish You in My Own Way Chapter 427: If You Dont Apologize, Then Ill Punish You in My Own Way Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio This was the first time Yu Siqi had seen someone so unapologetically arrogant! After choking for a while, she forced herself to say, I dont belong to your company. How can you blacklist me? She didnt believe it! No matter how influential the Lu family was, could they override the heavens? Did she really think that every company had to listen to her? Jiang Yining took out her phone and checked Yu Siqis company. She turned around and instructed the people standing next to her. Contact Fengan Film and Television Company immediately. See how much it costs to acquire their company. Yu Siqi thought she was bragging. However, not long after She received a call from the company, asking her what she had done to provoke Jiang Yining. Yu Siqis expression changed. After saying a few words in a low voice, she hung up the phone. Jiang Yining asked casually, Now you know Im not spouting nonsense, right? Yu Siqi was already a little afraid. However, under everyones watchful eyes, her competitive spirit prevailed and she refused to yield. She then thought that even if the company was acquired, she wouldnt be afraid of her with her boyfriend backing her. She said defiantly, Dont think that just because you have power and influence, you can shut everyone up. So what if you can acquire the company Im in? At most, Ill terminate my contract. Oh, 1 didnt want to shut you up. I just wanted you to admit your mistake. Since you insist on fighting me head-on, then fine After I prove my innocence, Ill go ahead and acquire Fengan Film and Television Company. Lets see who has the last laugh. Jiang Yining said confidently. She sat back in her chair and rested her chin on her hand. She then said to the servant beside her, Go and get the hotels surveillance footage and the car recorder for the past few days. Also, send someone to lock down the film set. No one is allowed to leave before the truth is clarified! The servant did as she instructed. Seeing the severity of the situation, Director Ma stepped forward to advise her, Miss Yu, just admit your mistake to Miss Jiang. I know youre upset that you didnt get selected, but you cant make baseless accusations and tarnish Miss Jiangs innocence, right? Under normal circumstances, there would be a third party. Yu Siqi would have backed down and apologized to Jiang Yining. This matter would have passed peacefully. After all, everyone would see each other in the future. Why did they have to be so stiff? But who knew Yu Siqi stubbornly insisted, Im not talking nonsense. Im telling the truth. Director Ma was speechless. Its like feeding a good-hearted person to the dogs. What was so good about offending Jiang Yining? Yu Siqi had just emerged, and after this incident, she was probably going to be completely sidelined. He didnt say anything else and swallowed the rest of his words. Yu Siqi glanced coldly at Jiang Yining, then turned her gaze to Movie King Nie, who wasnt far away. Her eyes were instantly filled with tenderness and affection. Movie King Nie had heard their argument a long time ago. However, he had no intention of stopping the fight. He felt that he wasnt inferior to Qu Ze, but it wasnt good to say it out loud. What Yu Siqi said just now also reflected his thoughts. If Jiang Yining wanted to prove herself, then he would have to wait for the evidence to come. After waiting for about an hour. Finally, the servant returned to the film set. She handed all the evidence and an iPad to Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining inserted the memory card without any hesitation. The recording began to play The scene that happened in the hotel two days ago was presented to everyone without any editing. Youve got Jiang Yinings heart, do you still have to worry that she wont give you the role? What nonsense are you spouting! I just want to act, not deal with those flashy things. Miss Jiang, please give me a chance. I will definitely cherish it. Ive already told Director Ma that the male and female leads will be auditioning in front of me. If you really want to act, then prepare well. Everyone was speechless. The conversation in this scenario was completely contrary to what Yu Siqi had predicted! The two of them were really open and frank, without any ambiguity! Qu Zes dedication and seriousness in acting were admirable! Jiang Yinings declaration of her relationship with Lu Zhi was genuinely domineering and enviable! Yu Siqis words were baseless, and she had truly fabricated everything! Following that, Jiang Yinings car recorder also showed that she hadnt met Qu Ze in any way these past two days except for the usual places like home and school! It was a perfect slap in the face! Everyone chose to stand on Jiang Yinings side. Jiang Yining raised her eyes, propped up her chin, and calmly said, Do you still have any questions now? Yu Siqi didnt expect the conversation in the hotel to be like this. She regretted her words just now. However, she still felt that there was something fishy going on between Jiang Yining and Qu Ze. It might not be evident on the surface, but who knew if she had seduced Qu Ze in private? She just hadnt caught Jiang Yining red-handed. Yu Siqi insisted, No doubt. Oh, then shouldnt you apologize? Jiang Yining said indifferently. Yu Siqi was at a loss for words. Yu Siqi bit her lower lip and refused to speak. Jiang Yining smiled and said with a lazy tone, If you dont apologize, then 111 punish you in my own way. After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands and looked at the crowd. The show is over. Do whatever you need to do. Everyone still wanted to watch the show, but they dared not offend Jiang Yining. They reluctantly continued with their work. Jiang Yining turned to Qu Ze and said, Dont rush into things you havent done. A straight body is not afraid of a crooked shadow. Act well in this drama. I think highly of you. Qu Ze looked at Jiang Yining with a gentle glint in his eyes. In the past, he only thought that she was talented. But now He felt that she was righteous and capable. Such a perfect girl was really likable. Jiang Yining retracted her gaze and turned to leave. Outside the film set, Movie King Nie caught up with them and spoke up for Yu Siqi, Miss Jiang, please dont be angry. I think Yu Siqi was just speaking hastily and said something that offended you. Ill apologize on her behalf. Please forgive her and dont lower yourself to her level. Movie Kingr Nie thinks too highly of me. Im just a petty woman. Im very narrow-minded and will definitely take revenge. Whoever dares to make me unhappy, I will definitely return the favor tenfold, a hundredfold. Jiang Yining put on her sunglasses, smiled slightly, and said, Goodbye. Movie King Nie was speechless. Young Madam Lu was different from what he had imagined. Others would more or less care about their own reputation and be generous on the surface. But she didnt care about these superficial things at all. She came with real weapons. He had been in the entertainment industry for so long, but he had never encountered such a difficult person to deal with. However, she had a fiery personality. It really suited his taste. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Movie King Nie stood rooted to the ground and stared at Jiang Yinings car as it drove away. Yu Siqi walked to his side quietly and hugged his arm. She said with a grievance, I stood up for you just now. Why didnt you say anything? Movie King Nie immediately shook off her hand and said, Dont pull and tug in public. Its not good to be photographed by the paparazzi. Yu Siqi pouted, Youre always so cautious. Weve been dating for so long. When are you going to make our relationship public? Well talk about it later. Movie King Nie said discontentedly, You were too impulsive today. Jiang Yining has a powerful backer, you cant afford to offend her.. Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: Rumors Are Flying All Over The Sky Chapter 428: Rumors Are Flying All Over The Sky Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio I cant afford to offend her. Dont I still have you backing me up? Yu Siqi said coquettishly, My dear, youre a Movie King with such a vast network. No matter how powerful Jiang Yining is, she wouldnt dare to do anything to you. Movie King Nie frowned slightly. It wasnt easy for me to get to where I am now. I cant stand up for you so easily. Siqi, be good and apologize to Jiang Yining. I argued with her in front of so many people and even offended her. Isnt it all for you? You actually want me to apologize to her! Then where would 1 put my face? Nie Yan, do you think Im a fool? Yu Siqi saw that he wasnt protecting her at all, so she got serious. Dont announce your relationship. Dont stand on my side if something happens Hehe, let me tell you, if you want to dump me just for fun, then Ill go all out and expose your shameless face to everyone! Back then, she had a fiance. It was Nie Yan who kept seducing her and promised to marry her. That was why she got together with him. It was precisely because she treated him as her husband that she went all out. She even fought with Jiang Yining head-on. It didnt matter if she was screwed. She was a newcomer in the entertainment industry anyway, but Nie Yan was different He had worked so hard for so many years. If his career was ruined, she didnt believe that he wouldnt feel heartbroken! Movie King Nie hugged the angered Yu Siqi and comforted her, Look at you, why say such hurtful words? Arent I thinking about our future? Yu Siqi snorted and ignored him. Movie King Nie continued to coax, Im also very angry. I also want to fight the Lu family head-on. But have you thought about the consequences? The Lu family is powerful. If both of us are defeated, there will be no place for us in the entertainment industry in the future. Without a source of income, wouldnt we have to suffer after we have a baby? Yu Siqis heart softened when she heard him mention the child. We havent even married yet, and youre already thinking about the child. From the moment I saw you, I imagined what our future baby would look like. Movie King Nies words were as sweet as honey. The anger in Yu Siqis heart instantly dissipated. This time, 111 listen to you and apologize to Jiang Yining. However, dont let me down. When a woman goes crazy, I cant predict the consequences. You are my baby, my future wife. How could I possibly let you down? Thats more like it. Looking at Yu Siqis girlish appearance, Movie King Nie smiled. However, this smile didnt reach his eyes, and there was a hint of contempt. Most women in the entertainment industry lacked a sense of security. As long as the man offered them some sweetness and promised them a few words about the future, they wouldnt be able to resist. Especially people like Yu Siqi, who entered the entertainment industry without completing high school, and seemed to lack intelligence. Originally, he thought she was beautiful and wanted to enjoy a couple of years with her. However, he didnt expect that she would offend Jiang Yining Movie King Nie felt that it might be better to end this relationship as soon as possible. As for Jiang Yining, if she had an affair with Qu Ze, that would make things even easier. He was more mature and more handsome than Qu Ze. If he used a little charm, wouldnt she willingly fall into his arms? Not long after Jiang Yining returned home, she received a call from Yu Siqis assistant. The assistant conveyed that Yu Siqi had realized her mistake and hoped to meet with Jiang Yining to sincerely apologize for what happened today. Jiang Yining said coldly, Its too late. I gave her a chance to choose, but she didnt cherish it. She humiliated me in front of so many people and now she wants to apologize in private. Do you think 111 agree? Miss Jiang, Were really sorry. Our Siqi has always been straightforward. She cant hold back her words and easily offends people I dont think shes straightforward. Jiang Yining interrupted her and said, Shes just malicious, spreading baseless rumors without any confirmed information. Isnt that intentionally causing trouble? The assistant was left speechless, feeling caught between a rock and a hard place! This Young Mistress of the Lu family was really difficult to deal with! What to do now? How to explain this to Yu Siqi? Miss Jiang, what should we do to appease you? The assistant asked. Its very simple. Slap yourself a hundred times in front of the entire crew to prove my and Qu Zes innocence, Jiang Yining said calmly. The assistant was speechless. If Yu Siqi had to do these things, it would be better to kill her. If you cant do it, then theres no need to continue talking. Jiang Yining said and was about to hang up. The assistant hurriedly said, Miss Jiang, Ill definitely persuade Siqi to do as you say. Please be magnanimous and give us two more days. Alright, Ill give you two more days. After two days, if she still doesnt apologize as 1 said, then well resort to harsher measures. Jiang Yining ended the call quickly. She actually preferred to directly teach Yu Siqi a lesson and see if she would dare to spout nonsense again. But if that was the case, it would tarnish Qu Zes reputation. People in the entertainment industry were most afraid of being entangled in scandals. If not clarified, any slight rumore in the future would be considered as dirt and people would point fingers at it. Jiang Yining couldnt bear to see a person who took acting seriously get tainted with dirt. At the same time. Qu Ze was also filled with gratitude towards Jiang Yining. He returned home from the film set and hesitated for a long time before deciding to call Jiang Yining to thank her for standing up for him and clearing their names. Now, the company already knew that Bai Yang had incited him to take the wrong path. They decided to change his assistant. The higher-ups even instructed him to focus on acting and they would handle the rest. Qu Ze understood that the companys leader was only being so nice to him because of Jiang Yinings influence. Therefore, he felt more and more favorably toward Jiang Yining. However, when he tried to call her, the call didnt go through. Instead, it showed that the other partys line was busy. Qu Ze thought that Jiang Yining must be extremely busy and didnt want to disturb her anymore. Instead, he sent a message to express his gratitude. Jiang Yining heard her phone ring and picked it up to take a look. Qu Ze sent her a thank you message of nearly 200 words The corners of her lips curled up slightly, and her slender fingers danced as she typed a sentence. [If youre really grateful to me, then put on a good act. Dont let my work down.] When Qu Ze received the reply, a warm feeling welled up in his heart as he replied seriously. [Yes, Miss Jiang, dont worry. Ill definitely work hard! ] Jiang Yining smiled and didnt engage further. Jiang Yining didnt deliberately suppress the media. Therefore, there were still some fearless outlets that reported what happened on the set. Most people believed that Jiang Yining and Qu Ze were innocent. After all, Lu Zhi had left Qu Ze in the dust. Jiang Yining couldnt think straight, so she abandoned him and chose Qu Ze! However, there was always a small group of people who werent normal and insisted on going against the tide. They claimed that Jiang Yining and Qu Ze were definitely up to something. The flowers at home were never as fragrant as wildflowers. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Jiang Yining and Lu Zhi had enough of each other. Wasnt it normal for her to play with other men and seek excitement? Besides, who knew what Jiang Yining and Lu Zhi were like in private even though they appeared to be loving on the surface? This news naturally reached Yuan Luochens ears. He was worried that he wouldnt be able to find an opportunity to take revenge on Jiang Yining. This is not. Had an opportunity presented itself? Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Someone’s Jealousy Overflowed, Jealousy Soared To The Sky! Chapter 429: Someones Jealousy Overflowed, Jealousy Soared To The Sky! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio In an apartment in A-City. Yuan Luochen sat on the sofa and read the news excitedly. Xiao Yeyu brought him some tea. Yuan Luochen had bought this apartment for her and it was worth tens of millions. In the past, he didnt like it and didnt like to come here. Every time, he would leave after finishing his business. However, ever since he was chased out by the Yuan family, he had moved here and lived with her. Xiao Yeyu wasnt flustered at all when Yuan Luochen was stripped of his power. After all, he was Old Master Yuans biological son. It was normal for him to be kicked out of the Yuan family in a moment of anger. But he couldnt possibly chase him out forever, right? Since Yuan Luochen was staying over at her place, she could take the opportunity to conceive his child. When Yuan Luochen made a comeback, she could also benefit from his position in the Yuan family. She could occupy a seat in the Yuan family. Xiao Yeyu saw that the tea was getting cold and Yuan Luochen didnt have the thought of drinking it. He just stared at the phone screen and she asked curiously, Second Young Master, what are you so engrossed in? Yuan Luochen picked up the teacup and took a sip. He looked at her with a smile and said, Jiang Yining is going to be in trouble this time. Hmm? Xiao Yeyu hummed faintly, expressing her doubts. Yuan Luochen handed her phone. Jiang Yining has a scandal with the male actor who starred in her manga adaptation. Last time, we didnt find the right target and let her escape by luck. But this time 1 wont make the same mistake. Just wait to be chased out of the Lu family. Xiao Yeyu shared his joy after watching the news. What does Second Young Master plan to do? Of course, its to help her spread the good news and let the elders of the Lu family know! Yuan Luochen explained, Lu Zhi has feelings for her. Even if she betrayed him, Lu Zhi couldnt bear to chase her out of the Lu family. However, if the Lu family found out that Jiang Yining had indecent behavior and cheated on Lu Zhi Do you think they will tolerate such a person and continue to stay by Lu Zhis side? No, they wont. Xiao Yeyu thought of the Lu family she had heard about before and smiled evilly as she said, As far as 1 know, Old Madam Lu despises Jiang Yining. She had tried to drive her out of the Lu family many times. We can use her and Old Master Lu to chase Jiang Yining out. As long as Jiang Yining left the Lu family, the grudge between Yuan Luochen and the Lu family would be resolved. His chances of returning to the Yuan family would also increase greatly. Youre really a treasure. Yuan Luochen kissed her. Xiao Yeyu was like a seductive demon as she wrapped her arms around his neck and took the initiative to deepen the kiss At night. Lu Zhi returned home. When he saw the news reported by various media outlets, he remained calm and acted as if nothing had happened. Jiang Yining sat opposite him and scooped a bowl of soup for him. She was calm and composed, without any intention of explaining. The housekeeper secretly gave her a look. She pretended not to notice it. In the end, Lu Zhi couldnt help but ask, Whats going on between you and the actor Qu Qu? What Qu Qu? Jiang Yining asked with widened eyes. If I remember correctly, it should be someone with the surname Qu. Lu Zhis voice was as calm as water, but he couldnt hide his jealousy. Jiang Yining laughed. Oh, you mean Qu Ze? Yes. Lu Zhi put down his chopsticks and said, Didnt you see the news report? I did, but theres nothing between us. Theres nothing ambiguous between us. Jiang Yining said, If you dont believe me, you can ask All Man. Ah Man had assigned her bodyguards to protect her 24 hours a day. Even if she wanted to have an affair, she wouldnt have the chance. After a pause, she added, Lu Zhi, dont you trust me the most? Why the sudden interrogation? Lu Zhi snorted lightly and said, Of course, 1 believe you. But seeing you defending that Qu Qu in every possible way 1 feel uncomfortable. He wanted her to only have eyes for him and not look at anyone else. His name is Qu Ze, not Qu Qu. Jiang Yining emphasized. 11 Look, youre even going to argue with me about this for him. Lu Zhis jealousy overflowed, and his jealousy soared to the sky. Jiang Yining was helpless against him. She stopped correcting his wrong way of addressing him. I swear 1 dont have any ambiguous feelings for him. The reason why 1 helped him is because I think hes someone worthy of respect. Lu Zhi, I appreciate everyone who takes their position seriously. Qu Ze insisted on maintaining his principles when competing for roles. This was too rare. Jiang Yining admired him for it. However, to say that she had feelings for him That would be ridiculous. Lu Zhu responded, 1 also take my work seriously. Jiang Yining smiled. Thats why I admire you for that too. Thats more like it. Lu Zhis ruffled feathers were smoothed, and his mood improved. Jiang Yining put down her utensils. She walked over half the table and held his hand as she said, Why are you acting like a big boy who has just fallen in love? Youre jealous everywhere you go? If a man doesnt have possessiveness towards the woman he loves, then theres a problem. He liked her and would never allow her to fall for another man. Wasnt this normal? Lu Zhi felt that it was only natural. Jiang Yining thought about it and felt that it was true. She patted the back of his hand and said, Alright. I will strive to keep a distance from other men in the future. For example, Xiao Lang She hadnt contacted him for a long time. It wasnt that she didnt like Xiao Lang as a friend, but she didnt want Lu Zhi to feel uncomfortable. Lu Zhis deep voice resonated, I will also keep my distance from all women for you. Seeing his sincere expression, the smile on Jiang Yinings face deepened. That night, Lu Zhi contacted the media and removed all the gossip about Jiang Yining and Qu Ze. The next morning, when Jiang Yining woke up, she realized that all those rumors were gone. It was easy to guess who did it. Jiang Yining chuckled. She felt helpless. She spent the morning in the studio and drew comics. She incorporated the incident that angered Lu Zhi into the manga. Then, it was updated on the website. The fans immediately went wild. [The male lead is so cute in private.] [Who would have thought that the cold and possessive wolf-like boss would be so jealous of the female lead?] [Sigh, Im done for. Im actually craving a producer.] After Jiang Yining finished reading the comments, she received a call from the boss of Yonghui Film and Television Company, Bo Qin. He brought up the rumor from yesterday and apologized to her, saying that the company hadnt done its job properly, which was why such negative news had spread. He promised that similar things would not happen again in the future. Jiang Yining didnt take it to heart. As long as she hadnt done anything wrong, no matter what the people outside said, she wouldnt lose anything. She told Bo Qin not to worry. Seeing that she was so open-minded, Bo Qin heaved a sigh of relief. And then Bo Qin mentioned to her that the role had been decided. Next, it was time to announce the start of filming. He wanted to set the venue at Qing University. It was a nationally renowned institution and Jiang Yinings alma mater. Holding it there could help gain publicity. At the same time, he also wanted to get Jiang Yining to do a book signing event while filming was still ongoing. However, the signing this time was a little special. All the expenses were borne by the company, and the profits were donated to the special group of deaf and mute children. Such a good deed would easily cause a greater reaction in society and achieve the effect of spreading. Moreover, it could help those who really needed help and establish a good image for Jiang Yining, the TV series, and the company. Jiang Yining agreed without hesitation. Sure. However, make sure the transparency in profits to prevent any potential negative outcomes. Dont turn a good thing into a bad thing in the end. Dont worry about that. 111 find professionals to record all the expenses, income, and funds clearly and announce them to the media. I guarantee that no one will be able to find anything to say. The manga adaptation hadnt even started filming yet, but it had already faced unexpected challenges. Bo Qin was more afraid of the drama going bad than Jiang Yining. Therefore, he had to do everything himself. No more mistakes were allowed. Alright. After negotiating with Bo Qin. Jiang Yining made some preparations and rushed to school. In the school. As soon as Jiang Yining sat down, Ye Xiaoxi held a poster in her hand and said excitedly, Yining, the male lead you chose is so good-looking, like a god. Qu Zes appearance was indeed top-notch. Otherwise, he wouldnt be called a flower vase. Jiang Yining looked at Qu Ze and felt that he wasnt very outstanding. Perhaps because she was already immune from being around Lu Zhi all the time. He did well in his performance. Alih, speaking of that, it makes me so mad. Ye Xiaoxi expressed regret, When you were having a conflict with Yu Siqi yesterday, 1 went to buy coffee for the entire crew and missed the whole thing. Otherwise, Ill definitely tear that woman apart! How dare she smear your name! After the selection of the actresses, there was an intermission. Ye Xiaoxi wanted to buy some coffee for the crew to build a good relationship with them. In the future, filming wwillofficially begin. She could also go to the set often to watch them film. But the coffee shop was unexpectedly crowded. She lined up and bought coffee. The incident had passed Ye Xiaoxi was so regretful that she pounded her chest and stomped her feet. If she had known earlier, she would have asked someone else to buy it. She was really used to running errands. She left at a critical moment. Jiang Yining said with a smile, Dont worry. Yu Siqi will come and apologize to me sooner or later. Youll have a good time watching. Is she really willing to apologize? I heard that she was quite arrogant on set yesterday. Ye Xiaoxi was filled with hostility and disdain at the mention of this woman. Anyone who went against Yining was her enemy! She had to beat them to death! Movie King Nie promises that she will come and apologize within two days. Jiang Yining said, It doesnt matter if she doesnt come. I have ways to make her pay for her mistakes. Yeah. 1 believe you, Yining. As soon as Ye Xiaoxi finished speaking, a handsome figure appeared in the classroom. Her eyes widened. Ye Xiaoxi thought, Qu Qu Ze! Why was he here? Ye Xiaoxi couldnt believe it. She thought that she was hallucinating. However, Qu Ze walked straight to them. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only He greeted them politely. Miss Jiang, Miss Ye, hello. Jiang Yining had already introduced Ye Xiaoxi to him on set the day before. He still remembered. Jiang Yining raised an eyebrow and asked, Why are you here? Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Blocking the Flying Basketball for Her Chapter 430: Blocking the Flying Basketball for Her Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Theres a scene where the male and female leads are on campus. Ive been away from school for too long, so I wanted to come over and feel the atmosphere and find the feeling of acting. Qu Zes gaze was as gentle as water as it landed on Jiang Yining. This explanation seemed reasonable. However, he was a celebrity and was currently popular. His sudden appearance at the school would undoubtedly attract attention. Jiang Yining had always felt that her previous actions were too high-profile, so she didnt want to get too involved with him. We have class now. Youre not a student of our class. Im afraid youll disturb our studies. Jiang Yining invited him out tactfully. Sorry, Ill leave now Qu Ze said in disappointment. Ye Xiaoxi next to her coughed and blushed as she said, Our schools management isnt that strict. We often have students from outside coming to listen. Just sit quietly at the side. As long as you dont violate the schools rules, no one will chase you away. Thats right! Our school isnt that unreasonable! Qu Ze, come and sit with me! Come and sit here! Alih, so handsome! The girls collectively went into a frenzy, fighting to get him to sit beside them. Jiang Yining was speechless. She thought, Could they be a bit more sensible? Being handsome, can that be your meal? Her Lu Zhi was still the best. He had the appearance and the inner meaning! Qu Ze didnt go anywhere. Instead, he sat down in the row behind Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi. The girl who was in close contact with him blushed like a monkeys butt. Qu Ze borrowed a book from her and quietly flipped through it. His gaze occasionally swept past Jiang Yining. Almost all the girls were absent-minded during the class. It finally ended Everyone rushed forward like a swarm of bees to ask for Qu Zes autograph. Jiang Yinings scalp went numb when she saw this. She quickly pulled Ye Xiaoxi and fled. Qu Ze avoided the crowd of girls and finally caught up with Jiang Yining. His eyes were sparkling as he said, Miss Jiang, I dont know if youre free. Id like to invite you and Miss Ye to have a meal together. Why are you treating me to a meal for no reason? Jiang Yining asked. Im very grateful that you chose me as the male lead. Qu Ze was truly grateful to her. It wasnt easy for him to enter the entertainment industry. His family was only considered well-off. He didnt have any connections or backers. He had to rely on himself entirely. After being in obscurity for a long time, he finally for the lead role. Other well-known actors in the company had refused to take on the relatively unknown script, and it eventually landed on him. But he didnt despise it. He seriously pondered and studied it for a long time. In the end, the effect of the performance was unexpectedly good. That was how he gained some fame. However, if he didnt follow up with more quality scripts and only relied on the popularity of one drama, the audience would quickly forget him. He was eager to take on better scripts, even if it was just idol dramas and not serious ones. He would do his best to act. However, the company didnt have much confidence in him. They assigned him Bai Yang, an agent who only knew how to take unconventional routes. The first time he was chosen as the main character, it was because Director Ma had taken a fancy to him. Later, he heard that Jiang Yining wasnt satisfied with him and Yu Siqi and even wanted to replace him directly and not give him any more chances to audition. In the end, he tried his best to get the company to agree reluctantly. However, the company also sent another big shot over. In Bai Yangs words, he was just a supporting role, a spare tire. The company never expected him to be selected. However, no one expected Jiang Yining chose him over everyone else. The company was overjoyed. Qu Ze was already familiar with the companys tendency to praise those in power and oppress the weak, so he wasnt surprised at all. The success this time was due to his own hard work and Jiang Yining consistently adhering to the principles of fairness and justice in her selection. Therefore, he had deliberately freed up time to come and find her. Jiang Yining, upon hearing Qu Zes words, said, You dont have to thank me. You deserve everything youve got. If you arent strong enough, I will give up on you and choose someone else. Miss Jiang, its precisely because of this that I have to thank you. Qu Ze said, The most precious thing in the entertainment industry is fairness. Yining, dont push it away. The three of us will go eat together. Ye Xiaoxi urged. She wanted to hear some gossip from Qu Ze about the entertainment industry. After all, wasnt Luo Zhixiang just involved in a major scandal recently? His girlfriend, whom he had been in love with for ten years and was about to get married, had broken up with him. She had even written a lengthy post on Weibo, listing in detail his crimes of meeting fans and other women in private, cheating on more than a dozen people at the same time, and even engaging in group sports with several male friends! Now, Weibo was in an uproar. Many people left comments to follow this matter. Hmm She wanted to enjoy the show. Ye Xiaoxi eagerly looked at Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining said, Im not very hungry. Lets go get some drinks. Sure, are there any shops nearby that you recommend? Qu Zes eyes were filled with smiles. Theres a bubble tea shop. Its pretty good, Ye Xiaoxi said. Lets go to that one. Yes! The three of them went to buy drinks together, but the shop was too crowded and there were no seats. Then, they decided to head to the sports stadium. Coincidentally, two basketball teams were competing, and the stadium was very lively. They sat in chairs nearby, drinking and chatting. Jiang Yining didnt say much. Ye Xiaoxi asked countless questions. Qu Ze answered one by one. Ye Xiaoxi knew a lot of inside information. She patted Qu Zes shoulder sympathetically and said, Its been hard on you. Youre still so young, yet youre still in such a chaotic industry. Most of the people in the industry are good. Its just that a small group of them has ruined the atmosphere. Qu Ze said, I believe that as long as we persist, there will be more and more people like me who will stick to their bottom line. Yeah, keep it up! Ye Xiaoxi encouraged. Qu Ze smiled. Just as the two of them were chatting happily, Jiang Yining secretly glanced at the text message. Lu Zhi sent her a message asking where she was. Jiang Yining replied, Im watching a basketball game in the stadium. Hmm? Why are you suddenly interested in basketball? Lu Zhi instinctively felt a sense of crisis. The basketball court was a place where male hormones erupted. Didnt girls like to gather there and openly look at the boys they liked? She had never heard Yining mention that she liked to go to the basketball court. Jiang Yining bit on the straw and smiled. Xiaoxi brought me here. I thought they were playing quite well. After a pause, she added another message. Especially the captain of the blue team. Hes especially tall and handsome. ??? Jiang Yining looked at the three question marks on the screen, which were filled with killing intent and sourness, and almost spat out the fruit tea. Send me your location. Ill be there immediately. Shouldnt you be busy at this time? Jiang Yining said slowly. Im very free today. In other words, he definitely had the time to come over and catch her! Jiang Yinings behavior was upright and proper. Without any hesitation, she sent him the location. Then, she turned off her phone and looked up at the court. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only At this moment. A basketball flew towards her. Qu Ze stood up without thinking and opened his arms to block her. Bang! The basketball hit his back and bounced to the side.. Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Your Husband Can Play Basketball Too! Chapter 431: Your Husband Can Play Basketball Too! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Yining, are you alright? Miss Jiang, are you hurt? Even though Qu Ze was the one who got hit, both Ye Xiaoxi and he instinctively expressed their concern for Jiang Yining. Jiang Yining was slightly startled but unharmed. She calmly said, Im fine. Qu Ze, thank you for protecting me. Im tough; a little injury doesnt matter. You girls are delicate and need protection. Qu Ze had just finished speaking. The players rushed to the place, picked up the basketball that had rolled to the side, and apologized to them. Im sorry. I missed it just now. Im really sorry for scaring you. Ye Xiaoxi said angrily, Were so far away from you guys! You must be a bunch of noobs to be able to throw the ball to such a remote place! Was there any use in just apologizing? What if one of us is injured? Can this light sentence change anything? If the ball had hit Ye Xiaoxi, she felt she could take it. However, when it almost hurt Yining, Ye Xiaoxi couldnt tolerate it! She unleashed all her firepower, and her ability to argue was invincible. The boy who was playing basketball was unhappy. Ive already apologized. Why are you still so relentless? If you think apologizing is useless, then hit me back with a basketball! Ill give you the ball. You can throw it wherever you please! As he spoke, he threw the basketball over angrily. Ye Xiaoxi was startled and instinctively took two steps back to dodge the attack. The basketball bounced twice and was easily caught by a slender hand. Ye Xiaoxi saw the person and exclaimed, Lu Zhi, why are you here? Are you looking for Yining? As she shouted, Jiang Yining and Qu Ze turned around at the same time and looked over. Yes. Lu Zhi nodded his head nobly. His eyes intersected with Jiang Yinings. Very good. She had just promised him yesterday that she wouldnt have any contact with Qu Ze. Today, she was drinking milk tea and watching the basketball game with him. She was extremely bold. A storm was brewing in Lu Zhis dark pupils. The next second He picked up the ball and threw it fiercely at the boy who had thrown the basketball. The basketball carried a murderous aura as it tore through the air and crashed into the boys chest at high speed. Bang! The boy winced in pain, clutched his chest in pain, and took a step back. Lu Zhi instantly attracted everyones attention! However, he walked down the stone steps calmly and walked up to Jiang Yining. He gently stroked her hair and said, You like watching people playing basketball. Why didnt you tell me? Your husband can play basketball, too. Jiang Yining was speechless. Well, she had just wanted to tease him a bit, but she didnt expect to provoke this big bad wolf. Bathed in his gentle and cold gaze that could kill She felt that she would definitely doomed today. Mr. Lu, you can play basketball too? Qu Ze asked. Lu Zhi turned around with a faint smile on his face. He said coldly, Of course, and quite well. Do you want to spar? When Qu Ze was in high school, he once represented the school in the citys basketball league and won second place. He agreed without hesitation, Sure. However, Ill say it first. Im not someone who plays lightly. Therefore, I wont go easy on you. Just use your full strength. I dont need you to go easy on me, Lu Zhi said arrogantly. Alright. After the two of them finished speaking, they snatched the basketball from the boys arms and walked down the court. Ye Xiaoxi looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression. Mm Why did it feel like the two of them were acting weird? Everything was fine, and suddenly, they decided to have a basketball match. However, Jiang Yining understood perfectly. Her mans jealousy jar was knocked over again. Lu Zhi was good at everything. The only flaw was his extreme jealousy. However It wasnt a big problem. Just make do with it. Otherwise, what else could she do? In the basketball court. Lu Zhi and Qu Ze stood face to face. Their eyes met and were filled with the smell of gunpowder. After a few seconds of stalemate, Lu Zhi threw the basketball high into the air. The two of them instantly started a fierce fight. He dodged, shot, and snatched the ball Neither was willing to show weakness. The people who were originally watching other games. Soon, they found themselves captivated by their match. The audience automatically split into two groups. Some supported Lu Zhi, while others supported Qu Ze. Loud cheers and shouts filled the air. Ye Xiaoxi exclaimed as she watched the intense battle on the court, Yining, 1 didnt expect your husband to be so good at basketball! It was obvious that Qu Ze was good at basketball. He had long legs, a tall figure, and was handsome! He was practically the epitome of a campus heartthrob that all young girls admired! Such an image that didnt know how to play basketball was simply outrageous! Lu Zhi, on the other hand, had a more mature and steady appearance, resembling a business elite. At first glance They would definitely think that he could be all-powerful in the business world, but they would never think that he had anything to do with basketball. Not to mention fighting so well! At that moment, his performance was very unexpected prowess! The girls scream was enough to show his charm! Jiang Yining cupped her cheeks and said with a smile, Of course. Lu Zhi wont lose to anyone. Infatuated, youve been married for so long, yet the way you look at your husband is still so affectionate. People who dont know might think that you two are in love. Ye Xiaoxi teased. Jiang Yining didnt explain. The matter of her and Lu Zhis unconsummated marriage was known only to the two of them. While the two of them were talking. Lu Zhi had already taken a substantial lead, scoring five points ahead! And at this moment, he managed to snatch the basketball and regained the initiative. Qu Ze held his breath and focused all his attention on blocking him, keeping him far away from the basketball hoop. Lu Zhis expression was cold as he lifted the basketball and exerted force on his ankle. He stomped on the ground, and his body leaped into the air. Qu Ze was shocked. How could Lu Zhi possibly make the shot from such a long distance? He came back to his senses and was half a beat too slow to stop him. But it was still too late! The basketball flew over his head and headed for the basketball hoop. The onlookers also quieted down. If this shot were to go in, then Lu Zhis strength would be terrifying! He was comparable to a top international basketball player! In a fraction of a second To everyone, it was infinitely elongated. Their heart also tensed up. Everyones eyes were focused on the basketball. Bang! The basketball hit the rim, spun around, and fell accurately! It went in! He actually made it! Heavens! Everyone exclaimed in their hearts! Jiang Yining was also surprised. Ye Xiaoxi screamed and jumped up as she said, Ahh, Lu Zhi is amazing! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yining, your husband is so awesome! He actually made the shot! Jiang Yinings lips curled up slightly, and her hands curled into a trumpet. She shouted toward the court, Lu Zhi, you can do it! Lu Zhi heard a familiar voice and turned to look at her. Then, he retracted his gaze and raised his eyebrows provocatively as he said, Continue.. Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: Shameless, Be Both Righteous And Upright! Chapter 434: Shameless, Be Both Righteous And Upright! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio The next day. Jiang Yining had received a call from the production team early in the morning, asking her to confirm the number of books signed and other details. After settling this matter, she hung up the phone. She was about to go to class. At this moment, a call came from the old mansion. The background noise was loud, and Jiang Yining could hear the sound of porcelain being smashed. Then, Shen Mans calm voice came, Yining, wheres All Zhi? lie went to the company for a meeting early in the morning. His phone should be turned off. Jiang Yining immediately thought of Yu Lingyu and the child in her belly. She suddenly had an ominous premonition and asked carefully, Mom, did something happen at home? Nothing, dont overthink it. Go focus on your class. Shen Mans tone was very calm. However, Jiang Yining wasnt deaf, so she could hear the abnormal situation on the other side. Mom, Ill rush to the old mansion now. If theres anything to say, lets talk face to face. Yining, dont come over. Shen Man suppressed her emotions and tried her best to speak in a calm voice. I dont have classes today, so Im not busy. Jiang Yining winked at the housekeeper as he spoke. She gestured for her to prepare the car. The housekeeper understood and immediately called the chauffeur. Shen Man heard the sound of the car door closing and knew that she couldnt stop her, so she simply confessed, Yining, Yu Lingyu is pregnant with Lu Tanshus child. She came to the Lu family today with ultrasound images to demand an explanation. Yu Lingyu was pregnant with twins, already four months along. Heh How laughable. She was the last to know that her husbands lover was pregnant. Judging from everyone in the Lu familys reaction just now, they should have known long ago. When Jiang Yining heard this, she asked, Then Mom, how do you plan to handle this? What can 1 do? She was already pregnant with twins. She couldnt abort it, right? 1 dont want to be the villain. Other than the fact that I cant give her the title of Mrs. Lu, the rest 1 cant be bothered to argue. Shen Man fought for the position of Mrs. Lu because of Lu Zhi and Lu Beicheng. Only if she firmly held the position of Mrs. Lu could her two sons inherit the Lu family legitimately! As for Yu Lingyus children, even if they entered the Lu family, they would always be illegitimate children! Not presentable! Jiang Yining said, Mom, no matter what decision you make, I will support you. But you cant let yourself be wronged and let the mistress benefit. Wait a little longer Ill be there soon. Dont come and meddle in this. Shen Man didnt want these disgusting things to cause her trouble. However, Jiang Yining insisted on going and even sent Lu Zhi a voice message. She wanted to make sure that he could rush over as soon as he understood. The villa wasnt far from the old mansion. Jiang Yining arrived very quickly. As soon as she stepped into the living room of the Lu family, she noticed Yu Lingyu, who was surrounded by many people, and Shen Man, who was sitting alone opposite her. She felt a pang of sympathy. Was Yu Lingyu supposed to be treated as a treasure just because she was pregnant? Did the Lu family members forget that Shen Man had also given the Lu family two grandchildren? In their eyes, did two unborn fetuses matter more than Lu Zhi, who had already grown up and contributed so much to the Lu family? Jiang Yining walked to Shen Mans side and held her hand without hesitation. She said, Mom, Im here. Didnt I tell you not to come over? Why are you still here? Shen Man whispered. Im your daughter-in-law. 1 cant just watch you get bullied, right? Jiang Yining glanced coldly at the opposite side. He met Yu Lingyus arrogant and smug gaze. She mocked, Shes just a mistress. What does being pregnant mean? There were many women outside, waiting in line to bear children for the Lu family. Do you really think highly of yourself? Yu Lingyus expression changed drastically. Mrs. Lu scolded, Jiang Yining, mind your language! Yu Lingyu is your father-in-laws woman and your elder. You should maintain the minimum respect for her! When Yu Lingyu heard this, the grievance on Yu Lingyus face disappeared and was replaced by happiness. Why should she be afraid of Jiang Yining? She had the backing of the old lady, entering the Lu family was just a matter of time! Shen Man, this scheming woman, wasnt she always relying on her son Lu Zhi to maintain her position as the lady of the Lu family? Humph When the twins in her belly were safely delivered. Shen Man wouldnt have any advantage over her anymore! I dont recognize such a dubious woman as my elder. Jiang Yining retorted skillfully, I only respect people who are worthy of my respect. I dont like it if someone uses their status as an elder to bully others. Good heavens, these words not only scolded Yu Lingyu. But also implicated Old Madam Lu. Old Madam Lus expression was ugly. Yu Lingyu pretended to be innocent and said, Jiang Yining, 1 know youre fighting for justice for your mother-in-law. But she had no feelings for Tan Shu long ago. The person Tan Shu loves now is me. 1 dont care about status, nor do I ask for anything else. I just want to love him well and have children for him. My request is so pure. You dont have to target me everywhere, right? If what you want is really that simple, then why bring the matter to the Lu family repeatedly for status? Jiang Yinings eyes swept over the branded clothes on her body. With your familys income, you probably cant afford these things, right? My father-in-law has already satisfied all your material needs, yet you still want to take a mile after a mile. Isnt that greed? You portrayed yourself as pure and noble You really want to be a b*tche and build a memorial archway. How can there be such a cheap thing in this world! Who are you calling a b*tch?! Yu Lingyu was furious and stood up. Im scolding whoever has sex with an old man for money and shamelessly comes to my door. Jiang Yining didnt give her any face at all. Yu Lingyu was hit in the sore spot. She flew into a rage out of humiliation and was so angry that she couldnt speak for a moment. She stood rooted to the ground for a moment. She suddenly raised her hand and slapped her own face. Yes! Im shameless! I shouldnt have fallen in love with a married man! Let alone bear children for him without a name and status! Being scolded by others is my own fault! I might as well die! It also saves the child in my stomach from being born with a bad reputation like me! After screaming at the top of her lungs, she pretended to slam into the wall. Old Madam Lu and the others hurriedly went forward to stop him. Everyone panicked. Old Madam Lu finally managed to hold her back. She was so angry that she shouted at Jiang Yining, B*tch! You already killed Kexin, now you want to harm Lingyu and my grandchildren? What sin did our Lu family commit to marry you into the family? Jiang Yining sneered and ignored her. Shen Man looked at Yu Lingyus shrewish appearance and was extremely disappointed. It turned out that the man she had been longing for in the past liked this kind of woman. If it werent for the sake of Ah Zhi and Beicheng, she wouldnt have wanted to get involved in this mess. Didnt she want Lu Tanshu? Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Just give it to her! Who cared? Shen Man took a deep breath, took out her phone, and called Lu Tanshu. Hey, Lu Tanshu, come home immediately. Ill give you half an hour. Otherwise, youll never see me again for the rest of your life. After saying that, she hung up without giving him a chance to speak.. Chapter 435 - Chapter 435:I Can Give Up The Status Or Any Privileges Chapter 435:I Can Give Up The Status Or Any Privileges Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Call Tan Shu back, right? Alright, today 1 want Tan Shu to agree in front of you to bring Lingyu home to take care of her. As for you, stay put. Our Lu family still has a place for you! If you dare to cause trouble, Ill chase you out of the Lu family! When Yu Lingyu heard this, she secretly felt pleased. However, she pretended to be kind and advised, Old Madam, please dont do this. Im afraid that Madam will blame me. The rest of the Lu family wont tolerate me either What are you afraid of? With me around, no one will dare to look down on you! Old Madam Lu said firmly and confidently. Neither Jiang Yining nor Shen Man said anything. The Old Madams status wasnt as high as before. Did she think that she could call the shots in the Lu family? If she wanted to chase Shen Man away, she would have to see if Lu Zhi and the Old Master agreed! The Old Master had asked her to take good care of Shen Man before, and he would definitely not want to see his daughter-in-law being chased out of the house by a mistress. Needless to say, Lu Zhis side was the same. No matter how much he disliked his mother, he would never allow a mistress to replace her! Entering the Lu family boldly! Jiang Yining took out her phone and sent a message to Old Master and Lu Zhi at the same time. Inform them to hurry home. In the living room, both parties were in a deadlock. Lu Tanshu received a message from his wife and rushed home. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, the housekeeper briefly explained the situation to him. Lu Tanshus face turned ashen. He strode into the living room, his gaze landed on Yu Lingyu, and he raised his hand to hit her. Old Madam Lu quickly intervened. What are you doing? B*tch, didnt I warn you repeatedly not to come to the house and cause trouble? Since youre so restless, come with me to the hospital and abort this bastard child! Lu Tanshu was furious. He tore Yu Lingyu apart and headed out. Yu Lingyu was so scared that she hugged Old Madam Lus arm tightly and shouted, Old Madam, save me! Save the baby in my belly! Old Madam Lu anxiously asked the others for help. A few servants came forward and restrained him. Yu Lingyus small face was pale as she said, Tan Shu, 1 didnt want this to happen either. It was you who forced me to have an abortion time and time again. I could only come to the Old Madam to seek justice for me. I love you and want to keep our baby. You cant kill our baby for the sake of family responsibility. I can give up the status or any privileges. As long as you let me enter the Lu family, I promise not to disturb any of you. Her voice was filled with tears and she looked pitiful. Old Madam Lu pointed at Lu Tanshu with trembling hands and scolded, You b*stard! Look at what Lingyu has done for you. Yet you forced her to abort the child! Do you have any humanity?! Lu Tanshu gritted his teeth and said coldly, I only have two children. One is called Lu Beicheng, and the other is called Lu Zhi. Scoundrel! Old Madam Lu hit him several times. If you dont want the child in her belly, why did you provoke her? Lu Tanshu pursed his lips tightly. Indeed, he didnt love Yu Lingyu at all, including all the women he had come into contact with before. None of them could truly captivate his heart. The only thing they had in common was that they were very similar to Shen Man Their eyes, nose, eyebrows, and even the way they smiled As long as they had the slightest resemblance to Shen Man, he would be possessed. He couldnt help but approach. In this life He only loved Shen Man, but unfortunately, he didnt cherish her properly. He hurt her all over. He could no longer ask for her forgiveness. He could only numb himself and escape reality through other people. Lu Tanshu fell silent for a moment and whispered, Mom, I beg you. Dont force me anymore. Other than Shen Man, no one else can be my wife. Tan Shu, have you lost your mind? Old Madam Lu was exasperated. She couldnt be bothered to save Shen Man and the Lu familys faces. She spilled all the dirty laundry. Have you forgotten how she eloped with someone back then? She betrayed you, betrayed Ah Zhi and Beicheng! This kind of woman stayed in the Lu family for the sake of the two children! Youve already wronged yourself for so long. How much longer do you want to be wronged! Yu Lingyu, who was standing at the side, heard the Old Madams words clearly. Previously, she had only heard some rumors. She didnt expect the truth to be so unbearable. Shen Man had really cheated on him. What right did she have to be Mrs. Lu? Mom! Lu Tanshu roared. Old Madam Lu shouted, Whats wrong? If she dares to do something disgraceful, wont others be allowed to say it? Shut up! What happened back then was all my fault! It has nothing to do with Ah Man. If you dare to cause trouble again, Ill What are you going to do! Old Madam Lu asked loudly. Lu Tanshus head buzzed, and he lost all rationality. After looking around, he walked to the table and picked up the knife to stab himself. His actions frightened everyone. Jiang Yining couldnt care less about anything else. She stepped forward and grabbed his wrist. Dad, what are you doing? If I die, they wont make things difficult for All Man anymore! Lu Tanshus eyes were spitting fire. Yining, let go! Dad, even if you die, it wont solve anything. It will only make things more chaotic at home. Jiang Yining persuaded him in a clear voice, Grandfather and Lu Zhi are already on their way back. Well discuss how to resolve this matter when they get home. As soon as she finished speaking. The sound of a car horn could be heard in the courtyard. Jiang Yining knew that it was either the Old Master or Lu Zhi who had returned. She strengthened her grip. Grandfather is back. Dad, you dont want him to see this scene, do you? Lu Tanshu looked up and stared at her for a moment. He let go of his hand. Jiang Yining quickly put away the knife and threw it aside. Old Master Lu also stepped into the living room. He glanced at everyone and asked sternly, Whats with all of you? Whats going on? Old Lady Lu preemptively spoke, Tan Shu has gone crazy. Lingyu is pregnant with our Lu familys blood, but he forced Lingyu to have an abortion. I cant agree to this! No matter who gave birth to it, as long as it has the blood of our Lu family, I want them to live well in this world. Therefore, 1 want to bring Lingyu into the family. 1 can only be at ease when she gives birth to the baby safely after ten months! Old Master Lus face was cold as he glanced at Yu Lingyu and said, If I remember correctly, the last time 1 met you, I gave you a total of 200 million to stay away from our Lu family. He gave her 200 million yuan and told her to hand the child to the Lu family after she gave birth. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only She was supposed to go abroad and never return to A-City. Otherwise, he wouldnt be lenient with her. However, it seemed that Yu Lingyu didnt take his words to heart. Under the intense gaze of the Old Master, Yu Lingyu felt the tremendous pressure and slowly lowered her head. Old Master, Im sorry. I really love Tan Shu so much that 1 cant leave him. Moreover, Tan Shu doesnt want this child. For the safety of the child, I had to resort to this. Dont worry, I will never waver from Mrs. Lus position Im not greedy. Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Let’s Get a Divorce! Chapter 436: Lets Get a Divorce! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio I hope you can forgive me for the sake of the child in my belly. Of course, Yu Lingyu was afraid of the Old Master. But which elderly person didnt wish for more grandchildren? He couldnt kill her, who was pregnant with the Lu familys blood, could he? Old Master Lu was well aware of Yu Lingyus calculations. However, this matter was caused by Tan Shu. What could he do as an elder? Was he really going to drag her into the hospital and force her to have an abortion? Old Master Lu remained silent. He walked up to Lu Tanshu and asked, Do you want Ah Man or Yu Lingyu? Make your choice. All Man Lu Tanshu answered without hesitation. At least youve come to your senses. Youve wronged Ah Man for so many years, and now youre trying to give her justice. You know how to deal with this. Old Master Lu said clearly, word byword. Yes. Lu Tanshu had just taken a step. Old Madam Lu protected Yu Lingyu behind her and said, What do you mean by Tan Shu wronged All Man? Old man, 1 think youre confused! You couldnt even remember the past! It was clearly Shen Man who had an affair and wanted to elope with a wild man, tarnishing the reputation of our Lu family! It was Tan Shu who wronged Ah Man first, thats why All Man was so disheartened and wanted to leave! Old Master Lu shouted and interrupted her. Old Madam Lu was stunned. Lu Tanshu was also stunned when he heard his fathers words. But then, tears of regret flowed out of his eyes. Thats right. Back then, he was indeed instigated by someone to misunderstand All Man for cheating on him. In a daze, he had slept with another woman, shortly after Ah Man had given birth. Later on, he learned the truth But what could it change? Once unfaithful, a hundred times useless. Ah Man had never forgiven him again. She stayed with the Lu family and announced to the public that she was the one who cheated on him. She had to bear all the infamy in order to protect All Zhi and Beicheng. She didnt want her child to experience their parents separation at a young age. She couldnt bear having her children suffer the cold shoulder of a stepmother. She even made him swear that he would never mention the past again. He had let her down In this life, in the next life, for all eternity He owed her. Every time he heard his mother or others accuse her of having an affair, his heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife, but he could only feign indifference. At this moment. His father spoke the truth on his behalf. The heavy burden that had pressed on his heart for over twenty years was finally lifted. Old Madam Lu snapped back to her senses and scolded, Youre really old and muddle-headed. Youre slandering your own son just to protect Shen Man? I didnt slander Tan Shu. Everything 1 said was true. Old Master Lu said the last word. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Lu Zhi standing at the door, seemingly appearing out of nowhere. His breathing hitched. All Zhi Everyone looked at the door in unison. Lu Zhi had one hand in his pocket and his expression was as cold as ice as he said, Continue. Why didnt you stop saying? How long do you want to hide it from me? Lu Tanshu thumped down to the ground with a thud. With a trembling voice, he said, All Zhi, Im the one who let your mother down. It wasnt her affair, it was me! 1 didnt give her enough trust, so someone took advantage of me and did something to let her down. She only compromised for so many years for the sake of you two brothers. Ive let you down. Ive let your mother down. Im a bastard. Lu Tanshu raised his hand and slapped himself in the face repeatedly. Old Madam Lus heart ached for her son. She pulled Yu Lingyu and walked forward, grabbing his hands from both sides. Tan Shu, what nonsense are you talking about? You shouldnt take the blame on yourself in order to absolve Shen Man. Old Madam Lu sobbed as she tried to persuade him. When Lu Zhi heard this, he threw a stack of documents over. Ive already investigated what happened back then. Grandma, what Father said is true. Im just waiting for them to tell me. Unfortunately, he didnt expect It was under such dramatic conditions that they finally told the truth. Lu Zhi really wanted to sneer and punch his father a few more times. Old Madam Lu didnt believe it and picked up the documents to read. After she finished reading, she still audaciously said, Tan Shu misunderstood Shen Man. Isnt it because she was indecent and hooked up with a strange man? If she stayed in the Lu family obediently, who would have misunderstood her? Besides, whats wrong with a man having a few lovers? Wasnt this normal? She couldnt take it and insisted on pushing Tan Shu away! Then she cant blame Tan Shu! Old Madam Lus words were shocking. Jiang Yining chuckled and directly tore into her, Grandma, since youre so open-minded, why dont you introduce a few mistresses to Grandpa so that they can serve your husband with you? Old Master Lu blushed. Old Madam Lu scolded, Is there any place for you to speak here? Shut up! Now that the truth is out, but youre still shamelessly refusing to admit your mistake. 1 really admire your shamelessness. Jiang Yining mocked, While others say, Having an elder at home is like having a treasure. In your case, its like having a troublemaker, stirring up trouble from time to time. Youre afraid the whole family will live a peaceful and stable life! Jiang Yining! Ill tear your mouth apart! Old Madam Lu rushed forward angrily, wanting to use violence on her. Old Master Lu blocked her way. Dont embarrass yourself! Do you still want me to forcefully send you out of the Lu family?! Old Madam Lu paused and looked at him. After two seconds Tears welled up in her eyes as she said, Send me away. Since I only think for the good of this family, and none of you appreciate it, what else is there to say? 1 might as well die! Old Master Lu frowned, disgust flashing across his eyes. He really didnt understand. When did his wife become so unreasonable? He turned his head and looked at Shen Man as he said, Ah Man, dont worry. Youve suffered so much for Ah Zhi and Beicheng. As long as Im here, no one will be able to shake your position in this family. This statement indirectly ousted Yu Lingyu. Yu Lingyus eyes were filled with panic as she quietly walked to Old Madam Lus side. Old Madam Old Madam Lu suddenly became energetic. With me around, who dares to chase Lingyu out! Let me tell you, if Lingyu Is not kept today, Ill hang myself at the entrance of the Lu family with her! Yu Lingyu bit her lower lip and silently cried. Old Master Lu frowned and said, Tan Shu, chase them out! Wasnt it just a threat? He didnt go for it! Lu Tanshu had had enough of his mothers unreasonable antics and Yu Lingyus scheming. He took a step forward and was about to send them out by force. However, Shen Man said, Wait, 1 have something to say. Lu Tanshus heart skipped a beat when he saw this. He suddenly had a bad feeling. Ah Man, Ive made you suffer today. This kind of thing will never happen again. I promise! Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only He still wanted to salvage the situation. But Shen Man didnt want to She had already made do with it for more than twenty years. She was no longer young. How many more twenty years could she make do with it? Shen Man clenched her hands and said calmly, Tan Shu, the children have grown up and can accept reality. Lets get a divorce.. Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: Walked To The Point Where Everyone Betrayed Him! (1) Chapter 437: Walked To The Point Where Everyone Betrayed Him! (1) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio After uttering these words, Shen Man felt relieved. Perhaps they should have divorced long ago. It would have liberated her, given Tan Shu freedom, and prevented All Zhi from harboring resentment for so long. No, Im not getting a divorce. Lu Tanshus eyes welled up with tears. Ah Man, 1 can clean up all the mess around me. Ill only be guarding you. Even if you dont forgive me or ignore me, Im willing. Please, dont divorce me, dont leave me After saying that, he knelt in front of Shen Man He used a pious posture to plead with her. Shen Man was also very upset. After all, he was the person she loved deeply and had two sons. She had spent most of her life with him. But She really couldnt go on. His actions over the years had worn out her patience and enthusiasm. Now that she was facing him, she wasnt as intimate as a stranger. Shen Man took a deep breath and shook her head firmly as she said, Ive made up my mind. Tan Shu, lets make it clean. Dont make things too ugly for each other. No No 1 dont want to Lu Tanshu sobbed and denied the reality. He reached out to pull Jiang Yining and said, Yining, please persuade your mother not to divorce me. We cant let this family fall apart. Ah Zhi, you should also persuade your mother Jiang Yining looked at him indifferently, showing pity. There must be something hateful about a pitiful person. He was the one who had let Shen Man, Lu Zhi, and Lu Beicheng down. Now, he wasnt qualified to ask for forgiveness, nor was he qualified to ask Shen Man to stay. However, he was her father-in-law, so she wouldnt openly despise him. Nor would she intercede for him. Lu Zhi remained silent either. Old Madam Lu shouted, Ah Shu, youre a man! A real man! Dont kneel to her. Isnt she just a woman? After she leaves, you can marry someone younger and prettier! Why do you have to beg her! Lu Tanshu heard that his mother was still spouting nonsense. He pounced on her and grabbed her arm. He shouted at her heartbreakingly, Shut up! Shut up! If it werent for you back then, 1 wouldnt have misunderstood Ah Man! Its all your fault. You ruined my life! Are you still a mother? Are you worthy of being called mom by me? I hate you! Get lost! He pushed the Old Madam hard. Old Madam Lu staggered and retreated more than ten steps. In the end, she was supported by Yu Lingyu. Old Master Lu walked up to Lu Tanshu, raised his hand high, and slapped his face. Have you embarrassed yourself enough? Youve let Ah Man down for so many years. Letting her go now is the last thing you can do for her! Stop blaming others for your mistakes! Lu Tanshu stood rooted to the ground, covering his face in despair. Shen Man spoke calmly, Tan Shu, we cant blame anyone for coming to this point. Even if you really trusted me, you shouldnt have made such a mistake back then. Lets part on good terms. After saying that, she walked out. Jiang Yining quickly followed. Lu Tanshu wanted to chase after her but was stopped by Old Master Lu. His eyes were bloodshot as he shouted at Lu Zhi, Ah Zhi, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and stop your mother! Lu Zhi, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke up when he heard this, Dad, even if 1 stop my mom, what else can you say? You hid the truth from me and Beicheng for over twenty years. Youre really a responsible father! Lu Zhi gritted his teeth when he said the last two words. He tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart. If the person standing in front of him wasnt his father, he would definitely be beaten to a pulp just based on his actions! Lu Zhis eyes were covered with a layer of frost. Lu Tanshu said with a trembling voice, Yes, I was wrong. But Ah Zhi Were family. Can you bear to see me separate from your mother? My mother has been imprisoned in this house for more than 20 years. Now that 1 know the truth, if 1 still join hands with you to confine her to this family, am I still human? Lu Zhi spoke word by word, If you still treat me as your son, simply divorce my mother. Otherwise, I wont stand on your side. After saying that, he turned around and left resolutely. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only The strength in Lu Tanshus body was instantly drained. His expression was haggard and much more weathered. It was as if he had aged ten years in an instant. All these years He had thought of telling Ah Zhi and Beicheng the truth, but he had never dared to. Partly because of the oath he made in front of Ah Man, and partly because he was afraid that if his sons knew, they would ignore him forever.. Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: Walked To The Point Where Everyone Betrayed Him! (2) Chapter 438: Walked To The Point Where Everyone Betrayed Him! (2) Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Now, all his worries had come true. In the end, he had walked to the point where everyone betrayed him. This is karma! Old Master Lu looked at his son and said calmly, Ive already advised you not to continue fooling around outside. You didnt listen, but now that your wish has been fulfilled, you can openly embrace your lover. Old Master Lu snorted and left. Yu Lingyu saw that no one was chasing her away from the Lu family. She supported Old Madam Lu and walked to Lu Tanshu. She said weakly, Tan Shu, I didnt expect things to turn out this way. Im sorry However, dont worry. Even if they dont care about you, 1 do. In this life, I will be by your side and give you a complete family. Look at how good Lingyu is. Why do you have to be entangled with Shen Man? Old Madam Lu said angrily. Lu Tanshu shifted his gaze to Yu Lingyu. The corners of his mouth curled up into a cold smile. You didnt expect things to come to this point? Heh Do you still think Im a fool? Tan Shu, dont look at me like that. Im afraid Yu Lingyu felt that Lu Tanshus gaze seemed to want to skin her alive. He wanted to kill her. Yu Lingyu, the situation you wished for has come true. Congratulations. Lu Tanshus voice was extremely cold. Yu Lingyu lowered her eyes and remained silent. However, she was indeed happy inwardly. Without Shen Man, she could be the legitimate Mrs. Lu, allowing herself and her unborn baby to enjoy the immense wealth of the Lu family! However Before she could be happy for long, Lu Tanshu grabbed her and pulled her in front of him. He lifted her chin roughly and whispered into her ear, But just you wait! Ill let you live to separate Ah Man and me, but you wont live to enjoy the Lu familys blessings! He spat out the last word. He pushed her away fiercely. Yu Lingyu subconsciously protected her stomach. Lu Tanshu looked at his mother. His eyes were cold and devoid of any warmth. Two seconds later, he turned around and left. In the huge living room of the Lu family. In an instant, only Yu Lingyu and Old Madam Lu were left. Old Madam Lu held the uneasy Yu Lingyu in her arms and gently patted her back. She comforted her, Dont be afraid, Lingyu. Ill protect you. You and the child in your belly will be fine. Yes. Now, the only person she could trust was the Old Madam. As for Tan Shu He couldnt accept the divorce from Shen Man at the moment, but as time passed, any pain would be worn away. She would take care of him attentively and gently. Wasnt it easy for her to change his mind and live a good life with her? A sense of triumph slid through Yu Lingyus heart. In the end, she had won this battle! On the other side. Jiang Yining followed Shen Man out of the Lu familys old mansion and pulled her back. She said, Mom, if you want to divorce my dad, theres nowhere to go. Why dont you move into the villa first and stay with me and Ah Zhi? No, Ah Zhi doesnt like me. Shen Man was tempted, but she still shook her head. Jiang Yining smiled and said, That was in the past. Now that the truth is out, Ah Zhi regrets not treating you well. How could he despise you? Besides, you and him have already misunderstood each other for so many years. If you dont give him a chance to make up for it, Im afraid that he wont be able to let it go for the rest of his life. Shen Man fell silent, not knowing if she should agree or not. At this moment. Lu Zhi also walked over. There was no change in his expression, but when his gaze met Shen Man, it stirred up waves. Jiang Yining reached out and pulled him, saying, All Zhi, 1 want Mom to move into the villa for a while. You should have no objections, right? When Shen Man heard this, she looked up at her son, her eyes filled with anticipation. Lu Zhi pursed his lips and didnt speak. Jiang Yining said, I knew you would agree. Come, lets go by car. Shen Man was dumbfounded. Lu Zhi was speechless. Jiang Yining didnt care how the mother and son reacted. She directly pushed Shen Man into the car. Then, she stuffed Lu Zhi into the drivers seat. The car started slowly and drove towards the Lu familys villa. On the way, Shen Man was very restrained. She sized up Lu Zhi from time to time, afraid that she would make him unhappy. Jiang Yining could feel her nervousness and kept talking to ease the atmosphere. They finally arrived home. Lu Zhi stopped the car and said coldly, You guys go down first. 1 have some work to attend to at the company. Shen Mans mood instantly fell to rock bottom. Just now, he was willing to drive her here. She had thought that her son had accepted him, but seeing his cold reaction, she thought about it again. Perhaps he had reluctantly agreed because he didnt want to embarrass Yining. Shen Man fidgeted with her fingers and said, Ah Zhi, if you dont welcome me, 1 can move out. I never wanted to disturb your life with Yining. Mom, what are you saying? As children, we should be filial to the elderly. What disturbance? Jiang Yining tried her best to persuade her to stay. Tears slowly welled up in Shen Mans eyes. Yining, Mom knows that youre a good child. However, some things cant be forced. Back then, everyone objected to her relationship with Lu Tanshu. She was the one who felt that true love could conquer everything. But in the end A forced marriage would only end in failure. She had already messed up her marriage and couldnt mess up the childrens lives anymore. Shen Man pulled Jiang Yinings hand and was about to leave. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only However, Lu Zhi spoke in a deep voice, Youve let me down for more than 20 years, and now you want to abandon me? Mom, it was indeed my dads fault for what happened back then, but everything you did after that hurt me and Beicheng too. If you really consider yourself as Beichengs and my mother, then wait for me to come home and explain everything. All Zhi Shen Mans tears fell like rain and she couldnt make a sound. Lu Zhis eyes flashed with emotion as he turned around and got into the car. Jiang Yining went forward to support Shen Man and said, Mom, dont cry. Ah Zhi has forgiven you, so we should be happy.. Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: The Injustice Was Avenged, And The Mother And Son Reconciled! Chapter 439: The Injustice Was Avenged, And The Mother And Son Reconciled! Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Shen Man nodded and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. She composed her expression. With a faint smile, she returned to her noble and elegant appearance. After all, she was a woman of noble birth. She carried an inherent pride and restraint. Even in moments of great joy, her emotions were briefly revealed. Only to quickly retreat beneath the surface. Yining, do you think 1 did the right thing by divorcing your father? Shen Man asked. Of course, its right. Why linger with a man who betrayed you? If it were me, 1 would have dumped him long ago! Mom, enduring until today and not revealing the truth is really unfair to you. Jiang Yinings heart ached for her. She felt terrible when she thought about the first time she saw her being treated coldly by everyone in the Lu family. Her mother-in-law was clearly the victim. Why was she the one who had to bear everything? It was unfair! Now, the truth was finally revealed. It wasnt in vain that she had forced Lu Zhi to investigate. Shen Man heard Jiang Yinings words and burst out laughing. Youre such a bold girl. You dare to say anything. Hehe, everything 1 said is the truth. Im not afraid of being overheard, Jiang Yining said confidently. Shen Man nodded and gently flickered her nose then said, Mischievous. Mom, lets go in and talk. Dont just stand here. The two entered the villa together. Jiang Yining gave Shen Man a hot towel to soothe her eyes. Then, she asked the housekeeper to prepare some drinks. She also added some calming and sleep-inducing supplements. Shen Man felt drowsy after drinking it. Jiang Yining helped her into the guest room to rest. After watching her fall asleep, Jiang Yining quietly walked out of the room, took out her phone, and called Lu Zhi. After such a thing happened, he should be the one who suffered the most. He must have left just now because he didnt want to lose control of his emotions in front of his mother. Beep beep beep The phone rang three times before it was picked up. Hello, Lu Zhis deep and mellow voice traveled into her ears through the radio waves. Jiang Yining whispered, Where are you now? Im fine. You dont have to look for me. Lu Zhi understood her intentions. Jiang Yining asked stubbornly, Where are you? If you dont tell me, Ill go out and look for you. Until I find you. Im at Xianglan Lake in the neighborhood, Lu Zhi said after a moment of silence. There was a man-made lake in their neighborhood. Not far away. Jiang Yining said, Ill go over now. Youre not allowed to leave. Otherwise, I wont talk to you for the rest of my life. After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yining grabbed a jacket. She draped it over herself and ran out in a hurry. About ten minutes later She ran to Xianglan Lake and saw Lu Zhi leaning against the car. He held a cigarette in his slender hand, but he didnt light it. There was already a pile of cigarette butts under his feet. Jiang Yining walked forward and threw herself into his arms. She hugged him tightly and said, Honey, if you want to cry, just cry. Dont believe the lyrics that say men dont shed tears easily. Its all a lie. Only when you cry will you feel better. Lu Zhi lowered his eyes and looked at the person in his arms. He said softly, I cant cry. Im your wife. Why are you so embarrassed to cry in front of me? As Jiang Yining spoke, she reached out to pull his cheek, wanting him to cry. Lu Zhi couldnt take it anymore. He reached out and grabbed her wrist. Dont mess around. Jiang Yining took advantage of the situation, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him on the lips. Lu Zhi was speechless. Jiang Yinings eyes curved into a smile and said, I was afraid that you would feel uncomfortable, so 1 wanted to disturb you a little more to distract you. That way, you wouldnt dwell on those sad thoughts. When Lu Zhi heard that, a hint of gratitude flashed across his dark eyes. He stretched out his long arms and pulled her into his embrace. He rested his chin on her forehead and said, Its indeed uncomfortable. Yining, 1 misunderstood my mother for twenty-five years. Twenty-five years It wasnt twenty-five days He thought of his past and felt like a fool. He ignored, neglected, and allowed others to bully his mother. He remained indifferent. He wished he could punch himself. But even if he did, what could he change? Regret, anger, helplessness He was tangled up in his heart and felt really uncomfortable. Therefore, he ran out and wanted to be alone. Jiang Yining said in a low voice, None of this is your fault. It was the previous generation who decided to conceal the truth from you two brothers. You were just kids, how could you think so much? As you grow older, your beliefs will be deeply ingrained, and you wont even think about digging up the past. All Zhi, dont blame yourself too much. If you really feel sorry for Mom, you can make it up to her in the future. Jiang Yining patted his chest gently. Our mother is still young. She has a long life ahead of her. There would be plenty of opportunities to make amends for past mistakes. If you continue to dwell on the past and refuse to face reality, youll disappoint Mom and me. Lu Zhi hugged her tighter. The two of them stood by the lake in the cold wind for a long time. When they returned, their cheeks felt a bit chilly. The housekeeper brewed ginger soup. Jiang Yining carried it and sat on the sofa. As she drank, she said in a boastful tone, Hehe, luckily I wore a coat. Lu Zhi, youve been exposed to the cold wind for so long. You have to drink more ginger soup, or youll catch a cold. I have a good physique, Lu Zhi said calmly. No matter how good your body is, you cant stop the virus from invading. Jiang Yining refused to admit defeat. Lu Zhi pinched her cheek. Are you hoping that Ill get sick? No, I want to see you well. Jiang Yining sensed danger and immediately changed her words. Lu Zhi snorted lightly and didnt argue with her. After finishing the cup of ginger soup. Jiang Yining got up. Mom should be awake by now. 111 go call her for dinner. Lu Zhi remained silent. Jiang Yining had just walked to the door of the guest room and hadnt even touched the doorknob yet. The door opened from the inside. Shen Man was a little embarrassed as she said, Im already awake. Jiang Yining guessed that she had probably been awake for a while but felt awkward coming out. She took a step forward and held Shen Mans hand as she said, Mom, when All Zhi and I came back, we went to the mall to buy you some clothes and some daily necessities. See if it suits you. If it doesnt, Ill get the servants to go out and buy it immediately. The one you bought will definitely be suitable. Shen Man said cautiously. Come on, take a look. Jiang Yining brought her into the living room. Lu Zhi called out calmly when he saw her coming out, Mom. Shen Man was stunned for a moment before she nodded. Eh. Jiang Yining took the things out of the shopping bag and said, Mom, Ah Zhi picked these for you. He has better taste than me. You will definitely look very beautiful in them. Yes, they were indeed beautiful. Shen Man spoke with a nasal voice. Jiang Yining stuffed the clothes into her arms and said, Mom, go try them on. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Yes. Shen Man nodded and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. She was really happy today. It felt like a dream. If it was really a dream, she wished never to wake up.. Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: You Couple Don’t Sleep in the Same Room? Chapter 440: You Couple Dont Sleep in the Same Room? Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Shen Man changed into the clothes and walked out of the room. Jiang Yining showed a look of amazement. Mom, you usually wear plain clothes. Now that youve changed into bright colors, you look much younger. Also, can you tell me how to maintain my figure? When 1 reach Moms age, itll be good enough if I can maintain half of your figure. Shen Man had given birth to two children and was already in her fifties. However, she looked rather slim and well-proportioned. After putting on makeup and dressing up, people would believe that she was thirty-five years old. Her charm was especially mature, dignified, and even had a hint of allure. With a wave of her hand, countless men would fall under her skirt. Jiang Yining could imagine how charming she must have been when she was young. Her father-in-law must have been blind To leave such a beautiful mother-in-law and go outside to find those vulgar mistresses. Its not as exaggerated as you say, Shen Man said shyly. Im not exaggerating. Im telling the truth. Jiang Yining turned and asked Lu Zhi, All Zhi, dont you think our mom looks good in this outfit? Lu Zhi looked up and nodded. Yes, indeed. Shen Man originally thought that she wasnt suitable to wear lake blue at her age. It was too eye-catching. However, seeing both her son and Yining think it looked good. She immediately felt delighted. You have good taste. Shen Man asked, How much did you spend on the clothes? 111 give it to you. As she spoke, she took out his wallet. Wanting to give them money. Jiang Yining quickly stopped her. Mom, this is our gift to you. Dont be polite. Otherwise, if we get angry, we wont buy you any gifts in the future. With her threats, Shen Man didnt dare to fork out any money. I wont then. Ill buy you something some other day. Sure, Jiang Yining said cheerfully, My mother passed away when 1 was very young. Ive always envied others for having a mother. Now that youve moved in, 111 treat you as my biological mother. If theres anything we have to say, say it openly. Dont be estranged. Okay. Shen Man looked at her lovingly. Jiang Yining rubbed her cheek coquettishly. Lu Zhi was a little jealous. Why did he feel that they were the biological mother and daughter while he was the son-in-law who had come to marry into the family? After dinner, Jiang Yining gave a very considerate excuse to do homework, leaving the mother and son some space. She ran upstairs alone. Shen Man sat on the sofa with her back straight. Looking at the TV screen that was broadcasting a variety show, she didnt know what to say. Lu Zhi sat lazily on the sofa with an indifferent expression. It was hard to gauge his thoughts. After a long period of silence Shen Man finally couldnt hold it in anymore and said, Im sorry to disturb you guys by moving into your house. Dont worry, when 1 find a place to stay, Ill move out immediately. This is your home. Where else do you want to move to? Lu Zhi asked calmly. Shen Man was slightly stunned. Ah Zhi, you Lu Zhi picked up the magazine beside him and said, The misunderstanding has been resolved. I know 1 was wrong before. From today onwards, 1 want to make it up to you. However, before that, 1 want to ask you something. Why did you want to strangle Beicheng back then? And why didnt you care about me? 1 almost starved to death. This was the last knot in his heart. He didnt understand why his biological mother was so ruthless. To harm her own child. Read latest Chapters at WuxiaWorld.Site Only Shen Mans lips trembled slightly, and her hands that were hanging on her knees retracted. After a while. She said softly, After I found out that your father had an affair, I suffered from postnatal depression. At that time, no one in the entire Lu family stood on my side. They only kept asking me to forgive your father, but no one considered me. Especially your grandmother. She thinks Im having an affair with someone else. She keeps insulting me every day and orders the Lu family to alienate and ignore me. At that time, facing the betrayal of my spouse, alone, far away from all my relatives. It was as if 1 had fallen into the water. No one came to save me. I was filled with disappointment in this world and completely disheartened. Countless nights, when I thought of what your father and that woman had done, 1 wanted to die. However, I couldnt bear to leave the young Beicheng behind, so I thought of taking him away from this world with me. Ah Zhi, Im sorry. I thought you were old enough back then. Even if 1 were gone, you could still be taken care of by the other members of the Lu family and grow up well 1 was afraid that you would become attached to me, so I deliberately ignored you and didnt pay attention to you I just hope that after I die, you wont miss me so much.