Chapter 115: Chapter 115: The NPCs This Time Are Really Hard to Manage Chapter 115: Chapter 115: The NPCs This Time Are Really Hard to Manage Lu Qingyan didn’t even pause in his steps, but the air around him grew colder and colder.
Outsiders had simply assumed he was angry and leaving after being slapped by Jiang Nanshu, when, in fact, he couldn’t accept being doubted, nor could he prove his innocence yet.
Under the intense gaze of Jiang Nanshu, he had actually…
To avoid further embarrassment, he made a quick escape from the scene.
Meanwhile, the few members of the Jiang Family who had heard everything were speechless.
Jiang Yunchuan looked horrified as if he’d stumbled upon a shocking secret, “I’ve figured it out… Brother Yan really doesn’t have a sex life! No, his whole image doesn’t even relate to desire at all. He couldn’t possibly…”
He stopped mid-sentence and quickly covered his mouth.
You can’t say that, you can’t say that. If this got out, wouldn’t it stab people in the heart?
Jiang Hemian noticed Jiang Nanshu approaching and muttered, “That lusty trait doesn’t resemble me. If it’s hereditary, it must come from Dad, right? He pretends to read the newspaper in the living room every day, but in reality, he’s watching videos of beauties until he’s ascended.”
“How do you know that?”
“Didn’t I just accidentally see it on the home security footage?”
Jiang Hemian had let it slip without thinking, but upon realizing it was Mrs. Jiang’s voice, he immediately cut himself off.
A quick glance showed that Mrs. Jiang’s face had turned dark, with her well-maintained composure twisting for a moment, not to mention the dagger-like look in her eyes.
Jiang Hemian: “…”
Wuhu, baring your own father’s underbelly.
The Jiang Family: “…” What a filial son.
“Humph, later I’ll settle things with that vile old man. At his age, still doing things that only young lads would love, pah.” Mrs. Jiang’s grace was gone, having shifted from her initial unflappable composure to now wanting nothing more than to slap someone.
Caught between her husband and a so-called friend who was trying to seduce him.
Her pride in her elegant demeanor was worth nothing.
Mrs. Jiang came because she heard the noise and, seeing Jiang Nanshu with a whitened face from choking on water, walked over with a touch of distress to pat her back, “What happened? How did you fall into the water when you were fine?”
Jiang Nanshu cast a distant glance at Su Ran, lowered her eyes, and pretended to be aggrieved, “It’s nothing, I just slipped and fell. Please don’t ask anymore, it’s all my carelessness.”
[Quickly ask me! Then I’ll frame Su Ran for pushing me into the water, and when she comes to turn the tables and slap me in the face, everyone in the family will be terrified by my malice. Quick, quick, quick!]
This is a major plot point.
In the original book.
The Jiang Family too grew fearful of her because of her malicious actions and distanced themselves from her even more until she went mad and kidnapped Su Ran, then drugged her, leading to her being kicked out of the house, earning everyone’s disgust to the point where she’d be kicked whenever she walked down the street.
Following the plot, she ends up in jail, thanks to evidence collected by Liang Ciqiu, and not long after, dies out of sheer anger after the truth disclosed by Chen Qian.
However, by the time she was out of the picture, the Jiang Family was already ruined.
The Family: “…”
Jiang Nanshu’s eyes were filled with tears, and she looked at them earnestly.
The concern on Mrs. Jiang’s face stiffened for a moment before she slowly said, “Alright, Mom won’t ask anymore… Just be careful next time not to be so rash.”
Jiang Yunchuan: “… When you walk by the river, how can your shoes not get wet? Sister, be careful next time.”
Jiang Zhouye: “Remember to bring a lifebuoy when you go to the pool edge; it was quite tiring to get you out.”
Jiang Leyi, who was always straightforward, contorted her face, “Hmm… Maybe you should see a doctor? You seem to have choked quite badly.”
Jiang Hemian with a smile in his phoenix eyes: “I was off sharpening the knife, I didn’t see anything.”
Jiang Jingcheng with eyes closed: “I’m resting my eyes, I don’t know anything.”
Jiang Nanshu: “…”
[Do you really have to play me like this?]
The six quietly exchanged glances.
Relief could be seen in all their eyes.
It was really hard to keep the lie straight!
The Jiang family was prepared to pretend like nothing had happened.
But Cheng An wouldn’t let it go.
He dragged Su Ran over to Jiang Nanshu demanding justice, “Jiang Nanshu, you did that on purpose! Because you couldn’t win Brother Yan’s heart, you took it out on Ranran. You really have a vicious heart!”
Jiang Nanshu felt wronged inside: “If I don’t play the role of the evil supporting character who pushes the plot forward, who will? Otherwise, how can I foster her relationship with Lu Qingyan? It’s just that now there seem to be so many mistakes…”
Like Lu Qingyan, who was supposed to rescue Su Ran, ended up rescuing her instead…
Oh no, that’s not right.
It was more like he was tormenting her…
After she slapped him, he even asked if she felt better.
He spouted nonsense at her.
And her own family didn’t follow the plot either.
Even the real victim came to her with tears in her eyes seeking justice, yet her mother, four brothers, and a stepsister who always loved to undermine her, acted as if they saw nothing.
Jiang Nanshu wiped away bitter tears. This group of NPCs was really hard to lead; they wouldn’t listen at all, and it was all up to her.
“Yes, I pushed her, I was jealous that she was close to Brother Qingyan, and I hated the words ‘Lu Qingyan’s ex’ on her. Either she leaves the country and never comes back, or if she dares to come near my fiancé again, next time it won’t be as simple as pushing her into the water.”
Cheng An was almost laughed to death by Jiang Nanshu’s words.
He wanted to argue a bit, but she held onto Cheng An’s arm with a pale face: “Forget it, I fell in by accident, it has nothing to do with Jiang Nanshu.”
There was no light in her eyes, and she deflated in an instant.
“I’m tired, I want to rest now, Anzi, please take me.”
After saying this, Su Ran left.
Her steps were almost like she was running away.
Cheng An frowned deeply, but because the Jiang family was all there, he just glared darkly at Jiang Nanshu for a moment and rushed after Su Ran.
Jiang Nanshu, having easily claimed victory: “…”
“This is not the result I wanted!”
Seeing that the matter was over, Mrs. Jiang immediately relaxed.
God knows how nervous she was when she thought about making up a false testimony for Jiang Nanshu.
She still felt a bit guilty inside, and couldn’t help but say to Jiang Jingcheng: “Ah Cheng, you’ll compensate Miss Su ten thousand for emotional distress later, and let her get checked at the hospital, so there are no aftereffects to blackmail us with later, which would be bad for Nannan’s reputation.”
Jiang Jingcheng nodded and responded, “I understand, mom. I’ll handle it.”
Jiang Nanshu: “…”
“Why are you acting blind to how ruined my reputation is? What reputation do I have left, arrgh, so annoying.”
Everyone: “…”
This was the first time they saw someone upset about not being disliked.
Finally, Mrs. Jiang straightened her face: “Nannan, you were also wrong today. How can you be so blatant to give others leverage?”
The others echoed: “Right, right, right, too bold, be more careful next time.”
Jiang Nanshu: “…”
“What do you mean? Are you saying I would be fine if I did it secretly and didn’t get caught? Are those even human words you’re saying?”
The Jiang family: “…” Was their meaning really that obvious?
It was indeed hard to resolve on the surface; they could only use money to smooth things over.
But in the dark, without evidence, whatever you say isn’t convincing against the more powerful side.
Jiang Nanshu, acting obedient, said, “Mmm, I understand, mom.” To prevent this issue from continuing, she had to make an excuse to leave and ponder over this plot development.
So, pointing at Mr. Jiang, she said, “Mom, dad is drinking the coconut juice Aunt Chu bought.”