Chapter 122: Chapter 122 Sister, be good to me Chapter 122: Chapter 122 Sister, be good to me Lu Qingyan: “…”
Jiang Nanshu sighed faintly, her face melancholic as she caught the thread of conversation from Chu Muxi, “Sister Chu is right, I was dissuaded by indifference, and from now on, I won’t chase after Brother Qingyan anymore.”
She didn’t dare to act rashly.
Especially the love story between the male and female protagonists, she wished it wouldn’t appear.
She needed to reflect gradually…
She began to wonder if her frequent mischief had inadvertently made Lu Qingyan remember her.
[I wish, I don’t want to be in front of him at all.]
Chu Muxi hadn’t expected Jiang Nanshu to have this attitude now, wasn’t she madly in love with Lu Qingyan, who would believe she isn’t chasing him?
Anyway, her engagement stands as long as Young Master Lu doesn’t nod, and Lu Qingyan couldn’t back out.
This might just be the so-called “arrogance from favoritism.”
Yang Jiashu watched with great interest, and suddenly next to him, Lu Qingyan spoke, “Miss Chu, you are as meddlesome as before, and also, we aren’t close enough for you to call me ‘Ah Yan.’”
Chu Muxi’s fair face flushed with a light red, not from shyness, but from embarrassment.
She pursed her lips, her face wearing an apologetic smile, “Sorry, I overstepped.”
The sorrow in her eyes was hard to hide, and her eyes welled up with tears because of the awkwardness, looking at Jiang Leyi helplessly, hoping she could help her.
Whenever she was slighted, Jiang Leyi would always jump out to protect her.
But this time, Jiang Leyi pretended not to see and was only focused on the skewers she was flipping, ignoring the drama unfolding.
Brushing the barbecue sauce, secret spicy sauce, cumin powder, and chili powder on the grill, sizzling and oozing oil, oh hey, truly delicious!
Lu Qingyan didn’t even look at her, coldly dropping a sentence, “Be more careful next time.”
Jiang Nanshu did not dare to speak.
[Is he on a short fuse? Isn’t that his childhood playmate?]
His childhood playmate?
He didn’t know that.
As a child, he had no friends, only endless studies—Lu Mother would lock him up at home all day to make him study, and if he made noise, he was met with a beating.
If he didn’t complete her assigned tasks, he would be punished with a day without food.
Other children at four or five were playing with their parents in the garden, capable of being spoiled and wilful.
But at that age, he had been bent under the weight of his coursework.
Playing a piano note wrong would mean a beating.
Misbehaving would mean a beating.
Getting a problem wrong would mean a beating.
Even when his parents fought, he was the one who got hit.
Every day he still had to smile, to be docile; decorum was etched into his very bones.
Lu Mother didn’t allow him to have friends, claiming that play would only lead him into the abyss, he was the Lu Family’s heir, and he had to live according to her plans.
Only by being outstanding would he carve out a place for himself in the Lu Family, only then could he save the endangered Shang Family.
Before Young Master Lu took him out, he had been locked in a mansion studying with the tutors Lu Mother hired for ten years.
His recollections abruptly ended there.
Lu Qingyan suddenly felt a dismal disinterest and walked toward the sea.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Yang Jiashu forced a laugh, “Well, I’m going to find Brother Yan. Call me when the barbecue is ready.”
Jiang Yunchuan picked up a skewer of barbecued meat that Jiang Leyi had grilled and glanced at Chu Muxi thoughtfully before following suit.
Jiang Leyi, as if just realizing the situation at hand, furrowed her brow and asked, “Xixi, why are you crying? What happened?”
“It’s nothing,” Chu Muxi’s voice was very low as she raised her hand to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes, “Yiyi, I’m fine.”
“Oh, okay then,” Jiang Leyi cheerfully waved at Jiang Nanshu, “Come here, I grilled some skewers for you.”
Jiang Nanshu: “…”
[You didn’t see your poison honey crying like this, just a word from you and she could have succeeded in complaining, I’m impressed, the personas are crumbling…]
But she still trotted over, took one with restraint and took a bite, “Not bad, the taste is passable…”
[Delicious, delicious, sobs, it’s so tasty, Golden Sister’s skills are really good, I will come again, I want to feast heavily, eat mercilessly!]
“There’s more here, eat slowly,” Jiang Leyi said, swaying the skewer in her hand, her lips carrying a smile.
Chu Muxi stared blankly at this scene and suddenly felt very uncomfortable.
Jiang Leyi used to be this nice to her too, even though she was a few years younger, she’d always stand up for her in anything, giving her the first bite of delicious food, sharing interesting things with her, and even looking through medical books just to find out what foods she should avoid, even boiling medicinal meals for her all day when she was sick.
The good she took for granted before now blindsided her when it shifted to someone else.
She had always disliked Jiang Leyi from a young age but enjoyed her heartfelt efforts and appeasement.
Now that her “appeasement” target had changed, it felt like swallowing a fly, as if something that should have belonged to her had been stolen by a thief.
Jiang Nanshu was that thief.
Stealing the engagement that should have been hers, now stealing the attentiveness Jiang Leyi had for her.
She lowered her eyes, concealing the venom within them.
No one knew.
How relieved she felt in her heart when she learned Jiang Leyi was a fake daughter, so was Jiang Leyi now desperately pleasing Jiang Nanshu, this fool, because she was afraid of being kicked out of the Jiang Family?
Jiang Leyi, you’ve truly disappointed me.
Jiang Nanshu ate without any sense of guilt.
[Tsk, tsk, that hateful glare, even with my back turned I can feel it, hehe, it’s you I’m annoying, seeing Golden Sister treating me well, Chu Muxi must be bitterly detesting me now, such a strange person, wanting to enjoy Golden Sister’s goodness but behind her back wishing her a miserable death, Sister, be good to me, my heart will never betray you, sobs, I’m easy to buy off.]
Her face remained calm, but inside she was sobbing.
It was strange.
In the whole family.
The only one she didn’t dislike was Jiang Leyi.
This “family member” who wasn’t related to her by blood.
Jiang Leyi took a deep breath, the heavy smoke clouding her eyes. Since Jiang Nanshu liked it, she would just grill a few more skewers.
With that thought.
And thinking about what Jiang Nanshu’s inner voice expressed, she finally mustered up the courage to say, “Jiang Nanshu, I got an audition for a new script. It’s a lead female role drama called ‘Luanying,’ directed by the famous Director Wen in the industry, notorious for promoting newcomers. Whichever female lead in his movies or TV shows has risen to the top ranks, even one was nominated last year for Best Actress. It’s a chance for me, and even playing a supporting role wouldn’t matter.”
Jiang Nanshu’s chewing slowed considerably.
Jiang Leyi continued with a smile, her eyes lighting up when she mentioned acting, “Yeah, and in another month, you’ll turn nineteen. If I’m lucky enough to get selected, I’ll use the payment to buy you a gemstone.”
Jiang Nanshu smacked his lips, “With your acting skills, can you pull it off? Don’t get smacked down by others and end up embarrassed.”
[Although I really want the gemstone… But this drama, it belongs to Su Ran, even if you get chosen, you’ll be eventually dismissed, let alone a supporting role, even an extra doesn’t have your place, I can’t tell you this… maybe you should give up after I dissuade you with a few words.]