Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Why Are You Rushing to Seek Death? Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Why Are You Rushing to Seek Death? Xie Zimiao’s face flushed with scorching redness.
He had come here wanting to repair his relationship with Jiang Leyi, even if initially he was drawn to her for money or because of the identity Jiang Leyi had concealed.
But as time went by, he realized he really liked Jiang Leyi.
His eyes, reluctant to let go, moved away from Jiang Nanshu.
The woman blocking the love between him and Jiang Leyi—he would remember her!
So with eyes brimming with tears, he looked at Jiang Leyi accusingly, a mix of forbearance in his expression.
Like that poor boy oppressed by a wealthy family, and Jiang Nanshu was the villain breaking him and Jiang Leyi apart.
“Please, go and hone your acting skills. You think you look sad by just glaring? Your eyebrows are nearly twisted into knots; you’re making my second-hand embarrassment kick in. I bet you’ll return in eighteen years still as a lousy actor.”
“Pfft.” Jiang Leyi really couldn’t hold back her laughter.
In the end, Xie Zimiao left dejectedly, which was much better than being chased away by the security.
Only then did Jiang Leyi turn to look at Chu Muxi, her tone cold, “I didn’t know the friend you brought was him. If I had known, I wouldn’t have met with him. Sorry, but dinner tonight is off.”
Chu Muxi was also very upset, her complexion pale, “I saw he was desperately looking for you, and after much trouble, he found me. I thought there might be a misunderstanding between you two, so I wanted to help clear it up… Yiyi, I’m sorry, it turned out to be a mess.”
Her eyes were slightly red, filled with guilt.
Jiang Leyi had always been considerate of her weak health and never let her get too emotional.
But now, she felt nothing at all, turning her head away, “In the future, please do less of these clever acts on your own, and don’t do things I dislike under the guise of doing what’s best for me.”
Chu Muxi wasn’t the slightest bit annoyed, blaming herself, “Mhm, mhm, I’ll never do it again. It’s lucky that Nannan has been there to protect you. I thought you two were still at odds, like fire and water, but I didn’t expect you to get along so well now. I was worried about you being lonely with me studying abroad and getting treatment, but it’s good that you have Nannan with you.”
“Yeah, we’re still at odds, like fire and water. I’m helping her because family shame should not be spread abroad. If she brings home such an ugly suitor, won’t it pollute my eyes every day? And from Sister Chu’s tone, you seem unhappy to see us getting along…”
Chu Muxi’s face changed instantly, her eyes shifting to Jiang Leyi with panic.
But before she could speak, Jiang Nanshu interrupted her.
Jiang Nanshu covered her mouth, an apologetic look on her face, “Oh dear, I’m not very good with words. How could I think that of you? But Sister Chu is always understanding. You wouldn’t blame me, right? You’ve been Jiang Leyi’s playmate since childhood, and even if I could harm her behind her back, you never would.”
[Hmph, I wonder how long you can keep up this act. I didn’t want to deal with you originally, but if you’re going to reach out in front of me, don’t blame me for breaking it. The story would be no different without Chen Qian or without you.]
There always seemed to be a force that smoothly pushed the storyline forward…
Jiang Leyi’s lips curved into a faint smile, and she reached out to pinch the bun Jiang Nanshu had tied up, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat.”
“Ow.”
She obediently followed behind Jiang Leyi.
After the two walked away,
Chu Muxi’s phone rang.
Seeing that it was a message from Xie Zimiao, even with a screenshot threatening her to give him a million, or else he would reveal the fact that it was because of Chu Muxi’s money that he had deliberately approached Jiang Leyi.
Chu Muxi’s expression twisted for a moment, darkness in her eyes.
She gripped her phone tightly but ultimately transferred the money.
…
At this moment, in the men’s bathhouse.
Lu Qingyan was pulling Shang Xu in front of him, watching calmly as four men slowly approached, his muscles taut.
“What do you want to do?”
Jiang Hemian’s black hair was slightly wet, which actually made his face look like white jade.
He smiled faintly, “Don’t be nervous, just want to ask what your relationship is with that woman outside.”
Lu Qingyan’s expression imperceptibly relaxed, scared to death as the four men from the Jiang family had cornered him upon entering.
He lifted his handsome brows slightly, “No relationship.”
Jiang Zhouye was more direct; he had always been hot-headed, his voice hoarse, “Third brother, why waste words with him? He and that Su Ran made the hot search once before and got suppressed. It was only a small scope, but everyone knows she was his first love. I don’t care about your past grievances, whether you were abandoned or betrayed, it’s got nothing to do with Jiang Nanshu.”
“Once, she lived and died for you; we at the Jiang Family did not approve, but as one of the Jiang Family, no matter how detestable she is, I still hope things end gracefully when breaking off the engagement with the Lu family.”
Hearing the words “breaking off engagement,”
Lu Qingyan pursed his thin lips and said nothing.
Shang Xu’s grape-like eyes lit up.
Oh yeah, if they’ve called off the engagement, he can marry Sister Nanshu!
Little Ha needs her!
He covered his mouth with his hand, promising not to speak well of his uncle.
Lu Qingyan cut to the chase, “Get to the point.”
Jiang Zhouye scratched his head, feeling somewhat uneasy as he asked, “So, you like my sister… that is, Jiang Nanshu, right?”
The other three were also very curious.
After a long while, Lu Qingyan finally said, “I don’t like her.”
Jiang Yunchuan breathed a sigh of relief.
That sounded more like it.
After all, Lu Qingyan’s dislike for Jiang Nanshu had been evident, and even though his behavior had been somewhat strange this past month, it wasn’t enough to make him develop feelings for someone he once despised.
“We should call off the engagement,” Jiang Jingcheng said in a deep voice, brooking no refusal, “If you can’t make her happy, let someone else do it.”
Jian Hemian clicked his tongue in resignation, his eyes gloomy, “Indeed, my sister is not good enough for you. She is nothing but a troublemaker.”
Jiang Zhouye had known this would be the outcome, “A forced melon is not sweet. I don’t know what Grandpa Lu was thinking. If they were to marry, it would just be a marriage of resentment. Don’t blame her later for breaking up his true love.”
Jiang Yunchuan interjected in a low voice, mustering a bit of hard truth, “Actually… I feel like Nannan doesn’t like you anymore either… haha, perfect… better to part ways so no one gets hurt.”
The words the Jiang brothers spoke were more heartbreaking than the last.
Lu Qingyan didn’t know what it meant to like someone. Was it like Su Ran making requests, and he agreed because he felt he could fulfill them while repaying a favor?
He had witnessed the unhappiness in his parents’ marriage. He didn’t want to be the next pair like them, forever living in accusations and resentments.
Liking someone…
That seemed a bit distant for him, but the image of Jiang Nanshu was getting clearer in his mind.
Before, he might not have even remembered what she looked like.
“We can’t call it off for now, wait three months,” Lu Qingyan said, then added, “My grandfather said so…”
Jiang Yunchuan burst out laughing, “Brother Yan, you’re still the ‘grandpa’s boy’, huh? I never saw you follow his words so obediently before.”
Lu Qingyan pushed through the encirclement of the four and walked away with Shang Xu.
Jiang Yunchuan coughed lightly, touching his nose, “What do we do now?”
Jian Hemian gave him a sidelong glance, “What do you mean what do we do? If you ask me, a girl should prioritize her career. Fortunately, there’s a vacancy in my research institute, I can make an exception and let her intern there.”
The other three: “…”
You know what her grades are like, don’t you?
Such shrewd calculations.
He just wanted to change his own fate faster! Sending Jiang Nanshu to his laboratory.
Jiang Jingcheng also walked up, wiping water droplets with a towel as he went, “The hospital is also good. She’s just started her freshman year, she could switch majors and study medicine.”
Jiang Zhouye frowned and quickly spoke up, “Haven’t you noticed that her eyes scream longing for the entertainment industry? I have connections, I could pull some strings to help her.”
“…”
Jiang Yunchuan burst out angrily, “What are you all doing! She’s still a student, of course she should stay at school and let me protect her. You really are so selfish.”
In the end, the four brothers argued back and forth, deciding that it would be each to their own abilities.
It would depend on where Jiang Nanshu wanted to work.
At this time, Jiang Nanshu was still unaware she had become the apple of her brothers’ eyes.
She had come to the largest swimming pool, three meters deep, with a shallow pool at the other end.
Su Ran and Cheng An were standing by the deep pool, seemingly eager to try it; she had changed into a bathing suit, indicating she wanted to go swimming.
But Su Ran couldn’t swim.
Cheng An jumped in, swam around, and came back. Su Ran praised him for being so impressive.
Cheng An immediately offered to teach her.
Su Ran nodded, her gaze wandering around, and then settled on Jiang Nanshu not far away.
Her body tensed for a moment, but a devious thought soon emerged: Would Jiang Nanshu push her into the water?
Would Lu Qingyan come to her rescue if she arrived?
Given Jiang Nanshu’s dislike for her, Jiang Nanshu couldn’t possibly do nothing since she was already eyeing her menacingly.
After an internal struggle, Su Ran decided to give Jiang Nanshu a chance to be good, to live peacefully with her, and they could become friends.
So, with a few words to Cheng An, she easily sent him away to buy her water.
Only then did Su Ran step towards Jiang Nanshu’s direction.
Jiang Nanshu raised an eyebrow in response.
“I haven’t even approached yet, and here you are, rushing over to face your doom?”