Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Malicious Heart Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Malicious Heart Mrs. Jiang followed the direction Jiang Nanshu was pointing at.
Chu Xin was eagerly following behind Mr. Jiang, holding two coconuts with straws sticking out.
He’d declined at first but then accepted them and started sipping contentedly.
Getting closer, one could even hear Mr. Jiang’s praise, “Mrs. Chu, the coconut juice you bought is so sweet.”
Mrs. Jiang’s face turned green, “This damned old fool, daring to do this right under my nose!”
She stormed over furiously.
Chu Xin covered her mouth with a coy smile, “If brother-in-law likes it, then that’s great.”
Mr. Jiang was indeed quite pleased and was about to ask her where she bought it so he could get one for Mrs. Jiang.
He was just thinking this when he saw his wife approaching quickly. Because of his nearsightedness, he hadn’t noticed the angry expression on Mrs. Jiang’s face.
Holding the coconut, he said, “Wife, come and try this, it’s really yummy.”
Mrs. Jiang knocked it out of his hand with a swipe. Chu Xin let out a yelp and took a small step back, looking pitiful, “Shuling, what happened? Why did you spill brother-in-law’s coconut juice like that?”
Mrs. Jiang glared at her with hatred, barely maintaining her facade, “Can’t I spill it? Xinxin, you’re really biased. You buy for my husband but not for me? I’m very angry.”
Chu Xin’s face stiffened.
She’d specifically waited outside the men’s Hot Spring House for over an hour with the purchased coconut juice just to wait for Mr. Jiang.
How could she have thought of Mrs. Jiang?
Chu Xin was somewhat embarrassed, “I bought it with brother-in-law at the beverage shop we passed on the way in. Since I couldn’t find you, I didn’t purchase any for you. Shuling, you’re not going to be upset with me over this, are you?”
“I always think of you when buying anything and make sure to get something for you. Do you think I’m angry because you bought coconut juice for my husband? What makes me angry is that you don’t care about our sisterly bond at all.”
Mrs. Jiang spoke honestly.
She genuinely cared for Chu Xin, sympathizing with the decline of the Chu Family. She often had her son look out for the Chu Family’s business, otherwise, their situation would have been even worse.
But how did Chu Xin repay her?
Coveting the Jiang Family’s property!
First, she had her eyes on her son, and now on her husband.
What bad karma had she accumulated to know such an ingrate?
Mrs. Jiang hadn’t found more direct evidence yet, so it wasn’t good to break off relations with Chu Xin. Instead, she turned her anger towards Mr. Jiang.
He was still somewhat confused, clearly unaware of what was happening in front of him.
All he knew was that his sweet coconut juice had all spilled onto the ground.
Boohoo, it tasted so good.
The next second, his ear was twisted.
“Ow, ow, ow!—Wife, show some respect in front of everyone, please!”
Mrs. Jiang chuckled coldly, “Still dare to enjoy treats behind my back?”
Mr. Jiang’s eyes were filled with tears, “I won’t, I won’t ever again. I hate coconut juice, I’ll never drink it again.”
Mrs. Jiang then satisfied, gracefully retracted her hand, and smiled at Chu Xin, “My apologies, Xinxin, for making you witness this farce. My husband and I are returning to our room. You enjoy yourself, okay?”
With that, she pulled Mr. Jiang away.
He still didn’t understand what had happened.
His hopeful gaze rested on Jiang Nanshu, who had been watching the drama unfold, hoping she would spill some feelings to answer his confusion.
[Tch, tch, tch, turns out the old man is scared of his wife. All that seriousness usually, but he’s actually under the thumb.]
Mr. Jiang: “…”
That’s not what I wanted to hear… give me another explanation!
[But… why did mom hit dad? I don’t get it!]
“!!!”
Mr. Jiang’s heart sank as he followed behind Mrs. Jiang.
Even his own daughter couldn’t handle it, so what could he do?
Chu Xin was mocked again and left with an ugly expression on her face, nowhere near as radiant as when she had arrived.
The Jiang Family’s four brothers didn’t have much of an outward reaction, but inside they felt a sigh.
This was the first time they had seen their father get put in his place by Mrs. Jiang.
Normally, the couple were dignified and loving; bickering was completely out of the question.
Jiang Leyi let out a small sigh, about to say something.
Her phone vibrated with a message.
The first one that popped up was from her agent, Sister Mei.
She said she had found a period drama audition for the lead female role for her.
Because Su Ran had taken over her university web drama’s lead role.
Sister Mei was just as infuriated as she was.
While Jiang Leyi was a newcomer, with her looks and her diligently honed acting skills, she didn’t fall short compared to those popular second and third-tier young actresses.
Jiang Leyi was just lacking an opportunity.
Jiang Leyi felt moved; at least in her miserable life, she had encountered Sister Mei, who wholeheartedly wished for her success.
So she quickly agreed.
The audition was set for next Monday.
Sister Mei sent her a short script to memorize in the next few days.
Jiang Leyi was stunned upon seeing the script—it was a big production!
And this director had a significant reputation in the circle, and he only worked with newcomers, only promoted newcomers.
Jiang Leyi’s emotions surged; this was her chance.
Just as she was about to close her phone, she received a message from Yuan Feng: “Yiyi, physical exam tomorrow, shall we go together? The whole crew will be there, don’t be scared. Smile.JPG”
Jiang Leyi’s eyelid twitched. What a joke, going for a physical exam with Yuan Feng? Wasn’t that just asking to be a blood transfusion machine?
So she pretended not to see it and deleted the message.
As if the system had swallowed it.
Thinking of the script, Jiang Leyi greeted the Jiang brothers and left; she needed to go to her room to brainstorm how to portray this chivalrous female lead.
Only five people remained at the scene.
Jiang Hemian spoke up, “Nannan, didn’t you say you wanted to visit my lab? I think next weekend would be perfect, how about that?”
Jiang Zhouye immediately stepped in front of Jiang Nanshu, nervously saying, “No way, she’s promised to go to a concert with me.” Then he turned to Jiang Nanshu for support, “Right?”
After all, she had taken his five million!
He had to find out who was out to get him this time!
Jiang Nanshu looked apologetically at Jiang Hemian, “Sorry, Third Brother, I promised Fourth Brother. Maybe next time.”
[I wouldn’t go anyway! I want to see Fourth Brother get crushed by his great company, great team, and great teammates, hehe.]
The three looked at Jiang Zhouye with sympathy—so this counted as a new generation singing and dancing star?
It’s rough to see someone having blocked someone else’s path so miserably.
Jiang Hemian sighed helplessly, “Alright, then you must come next time, or I’ll come to your school to fetch you.”
He finished with a friendly smile towards Jiang Nanshu.
Jiang Nanshu: “…”
[You’re sick too? You’re better off staying in your lab; returning home once has completely changed you.]
The Jiang Hemian in the book would never have invited Jiang Nanshu to the lab in good faith, as he nearly loathed her existence.
Then it dawned on her.
[Such a sinister heart, wanting me to share the terror of a lab explosion with you? It’s fine if you lose a hand alone; just don’t drag me into it! I’m not agreeing!]