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Chapter 100: The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng

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Chapter 100: From Now On, You're My Buddy

Gu Sujiao willingly gave up her seat. Jiang Chenchen nodded at her, then walked in and took her seat. The cake box on the table was very eye-catching. Gu Sujiao warmly said, "I bought this from the queue at San Chang Street. Their mousse cake is delicious. Try it. If you like it, I'll buy it for you next time." Jiang Chenchen has always loved sweet things, and Sheng Mingsi often bought them for her. Since the last incident where she got injured while saving someone, she refrained from sweets for a while. But seeing the cake on the table, she suddenly felt the urge to eat. "You bought it for me to eat?" She asked uncertainly. Why did her desk mate suddenly lose hostility towards her? Because at the moment, her eyes and the aura she emitted showed no danger. Jiang Chenchen was quite puzzled. Seeing her hesitation, Gu Sujiao took the initiative to open the box and handed her a small fork, saying, "Enjoy." Opening the cake box revealed a tempting mousse cake. Jiang Chenchen's index finger moved. Instinctively, she took the small fork. Students in the class were intentionally or unintentionally watching this scene, holding their breath. It was the most nerve-wracking moment. Gu Sujiao had really gone all out. The mousse cake from the famous San Chang Street was known to be delicious, and it often took a long time to queue for it. Using this as bait was a clever move, making it nearly impossible to guard against. And it seemed like the new student had fallen completely into the trap. Would the small fork in her hand cut open the cake, revealing the worms inside? Some students even started feeling nauseous, covering their mouths and coughing. More were staring intently at Jiang Chenchen's hand, wanting to see what tricks Gu Jie had used! Jiang Chenchen took a small spoonful of cake and ate it. It was sweet and delicious. She swallowed it! Other students in the class were shocked. Wasn't there supposed to be a burst of worms in her mouth? The layers of the mousse cake appeared normal. Could there be nothing unusual inside? Was there no secret? Whispers started circulating in the classroom, becoming a tumultuous discussion. "Does Sister Jie have a new move?" "First intentionally distract the opponent and then strike decisively?" "I always feel that things aren't that simple. After all, this person is Sister Jie! Can she be so kind?" "I was afraid there was poison in the cake!" "No... is there really poison?" Gasps of shock echoed in the classroom. Meanwhile, Jiang Chenchen had finished the entire mousse cake. She hadn't eaten breakfast, so it filled her stomach perfectly. She sincerely said, "Thank you." "You're welcome. Among classmates, we should help each other, right? Besides, we're desk mates, aren't we!" Gu Sujiao said with enthusiasm, reaching out to hook Jiang Chenchen's shoulder and whispering in her ear, "Look, I bought you a cake to make amends. Let's not dwell on this matter anymore, okay?" Jiang Chenchen looked at her with a side glance. "Dwell on what?" Gu Sujiao was a bit impatient and spoke quickly, "Don't pretend not to know. My brother warned me last night. If I dare to bully you, he'll break my legs. I need your consent and acceptance of my apology for this matter to be considered settled." Although Jiang Chenchen didn't quite understand what she was talking about, she nodded, "Alright." Gu Sujiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, patted her shoulder, and raised her eyebrows, "Before, I didn't know who you were, and I might have offended you. I hope you can forgive me." "From now on, you're my buddy. If anyone dares to bully you, just mention my name. If someone bullies you, it's like bullying me. I will help you get revenge!" She said this loudly, making her voice heard throughout the classroom. She suddenly raised her voice and conveyed her intentions, surprising her classmates. What on earth was going on? How did they go from enemies to good sisters overnight? The sudden raise in her voice and the meaning behind her words surprised all the students. What on earth was happening? How did they go from enemies to good sisters overnight? The plot was more dramatic than a TV series, and it was simply unbelievable! Even more unbelievably, after morning exercises, the school broadcast announced an apology statement from Gu Sujiao's number one suitor, Ke Xiaochuan. Although he didn't explicitly mention the student he was apologizing to, he referred to the new student in Class 11 of the senior third grade. Wasn't the new student Jiang Chenchen? She seemed like a pretty and elegant girl, but within just over a day, she had received apologies and flattery from two major troublemakers. It was truly beyond belief! For those who were trying to dig into Jiang Chenchen's background, they found nothing significant. However, they did come across her participation in a romance variety show. And it was with the new rising star, Lu Su! This news quickly spread throughout the campus. After the morning classes, Class 11 of the senior third grade was surrounded, making it nearly impossible to move. Gu Sujiao could only helplessly watch. After all, compared to crazy star-chasing fans, she couldn't compete! When those people crowded around Jiang Chenchen's desk, Gu Sujiao had already slipped away. "Jiang Chenchen, can you tell me Lu Su's contact information?" "Do you have any private photos of him? I'll pay a high price!" "Can you contact Lu Su now? I have something important to discuss with him!" Their words created a chaotic cacophony. Jiang Chenchen remembered that Sheng Mingsi had asked her to meet him outside the school at noon. However, being blocked like this, she couldn't push through the crowd. She felt a bit anxious and wanted to get out quickly to meet Sheng Mingsi. Unable to push through the crowded people, she turned her gaze to the window. This was the third floor, and there were trees outside. Jiang Chenchen's eyes deepened. She opened the window, attracting the attention of everyone, and then jumped onto the windowsill and leaped out. This sudden move left the onlookers in the classroom dumbfounded. Half a minute later. "Oh my gosh!" "Ahhhhh! Help!" "She jumped off the building!" Classmates near the window hurriedly gathered to look outside and found that she had jumped from the tree to the ground, agile and nimble as a monkey, then ran and disappeared from everyone's sight. Such an unexpected move caught everyone off guard. But soon they reacted. "She ran away! Quick, chase her!" Another wave of people rushed down. Jiang Chenchen had already dashed out of the school and arrived outside the gate. Sheng Mingsi had told her to come outside, but he hadn't specified the location. So, she waited at the school gate. Her heart was both nervous and uneasy. She felt like she could see him soon, that sense of anticipation. Even though it had only been two or three days since they last met. Footsteps approached, and Jiang Chenchen quickly looked up. A hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes because the person who came wasn't Sheng Mingsi. "Are you Jiang Chenchen?" The one who spoke was a melancholic-looking boy. Half of his long hair covered one eye, and his expression showed a momentary surprise and scrutiny.

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Chapter 33: After breaking off the engagement Mr. Si chased his wife to the crematorium!

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Chapter 99: The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng

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Chapter 99: The New Student's Background

The school's security uncle had seen his fair share of fights, but witnessing a girl dislocate a guy's arm was a first! With the guy's arm hanging limp and him screaming in pain, the girl seemed a bit puzzled as she held onto his dislocated arm. A group of guys surrounded her, creating a tense standoff as if she were being held hostage. When the security uncle arrived, this was the scene he encountered. He quickly had the injured guy sent to the infirmary. At this hour, there was a night shift at the school clinic, and the young female school doctor glanced at the girl accused of causing trouble, her mouth involuntarily lifting into a smirk. "Quite heavy-handed, huh?" The school doctor casually manipulated the bones, and with a crisp sound, she managed to reset them. Ke Xiao Chuan let out another cry, but after that, he could move his arm again. With his recently healed arm, he wanted to throw a punch at Jiang Chenchen. The school doctor stopped him, frowning. "What, you want another dislocation?" Ke Xiao Chuan's face was not looking good. He had lost a lot of face by attacking out of anger. He withdrew his hand and glared fiercely at Jiang Chenchen. "How do you want to settle this score!" Jiang Chenchen gestured to him, "Wait a moment." She spoke calmly and interrupted the confrontation, turning her attention to the school doctor sister. "Why did it get fixed so easily?" The school doctor, amused, couldn't believe the question in this situation. Such a peculiar female student. "This is a joint dislocation, mainly due to external force, like when you folded his arm just now. It made him lose the normal articulation, causing misplacement. Fortunately, it wasn't very severe, so I just put it back into place." She explained the process in detail. Then, with a raised eyebrow, she added, "Understand? Don't casually twist someone's arm; it's troublesome to fix." After finishing, she yawned. After hearing her explanation, Jiang Chenchen redirected her gaze back to Ke Xiao Chuan's arm. Ke Xiao Chuan: ? I haven't even settled the score with you, and now you're eyeing my arm?! Before he could speak out, the school doctor sister, still busy packing up, shooed everyone away, "It's so late; if there's nothing wrong, go back." "Oh, by the way, you better keep this arm quiet for a couple of days. Otherwise, if it dislocates again, don't expect me to fix it. Got it?" Is this new school doctor always this domineering? Ke Xiao Chuan wanted to retort, but when she glanced at him, her eyes were as sharp as knives, radiating a cold light. Realizing that today was probably not a good day to provoke women, he immediately shut his mouth. On the other side, the security uncle had already informed the head teacher. A campus brawl like this was not going to be easily resolved. Everyone involved got a major disciplinary mark, and the next day, the school broadcast publicly acknowledged the mistake. Except for Jiang Chenchen. "If they hadn't had ill intentions, you wouldn't have harmed anyone. This falls under self-defense, and you did well, very brave," said the head teacher, usually stern and reprimanding, but now smiling warmly like a gentle breeze. Ke Xiao Chuan's eyes widened! Is this damn toad out of his mind today? Who is this girl and why is he acting like this?! The head teacher was known for favoritism in education, usually impartial except for the top-performing students. However, now it seemed like he had completely tilted. Feeling unjustly scolded and experiencing the polarized treatment, they were furious. They had to find out about the background of this new student! ... Jiang Chenchen finally returned to the dorm and could rest. She received a call from Sheng Mingsi. The girl who was apparently sleeping behind the curtain, so she walked out to the balcony to answer the call. "Brother Ah si..." "Are you injured?" "No injuries, just got hung up on your call. I was angry, so I twisted that classmate's arm." Sheng Mingsi: ? He thought she might be at a disadvantage, but it turned out to be an overreaction. After Wu Bi investigated, he found that Jiang Chenchen had crossed paths with the campus queen, Gu Sujiao. Wu Bi remarked, "Isn't this the one?" Sheng Mingsi: "Oh?" "Brother Ah si! I just found out today that dislocated arms can be put back in place." Jiang Chenchen's words made him pause. Lately, she seemed keen on learning various first aid and medical skills, but dislocating someone's arm and putting it back in place wasn't something to learn. "Are you used to school?" "Yeah, I'm used to it." There was a brief silence on the other end. Jiang Chenchen called his name again. Sheng Mingsi sat up from his previously lazy position and, with a controlled tone, said, "Don't eat in the school cafeteria at noon tomorrow. Come out." "Huh?" Jiang Chenchen was puzzled. "Are you coming over at noon?" "We'll see tomorrow." Sheng Mingsi added, "Go to bed early." The call was already hung up on the other side, and Jiang Chenchen looked at the phone screen, feeling confused. But she was inexplicably looking forward to tomorrow! Turning around to enter the room, it was dimly lit by a desk lamp. The girl near the balcony bed seemed to be peeking at her through the curtain. Jiang Chenchen quickly noticed it. When she glanced over, it seemed like a mistake; the curtain was tightly drawn, and she couldn't see anything. She retracted her gaze, closed the balcony door, drew the curtains, and went back to her desk. She worked on some practice papers, studied for a while, and then went to sleep. In the moment the light was turned off, she could feel a dark gaze nearby, as if it was staring at her. Jiang Chenchen looked towards the bed diagonally opposite. She didn't understand what was going on. But for now, there were no danger signals for her. She didn't pay much attention and soon fell asleep. The next day, waking up early, Jiang Chenchen didn't see the girl on the diagonally opposite bed. It was quite mysterious. Entering the classroom, she was met with the eyes of many classmates, along with whispers. Would the new student have a miserable time today? After all, yesterday she angered Gu Sujiao, who arrived early in the morning and placed a box on her desk. It looked like a cake, but everyone knew there must be some trick inside, like worms squeezed into the cake! This was a common trick, and then they would watch her eat it! Jiang Chenchen ignored these glances, walked to her seat, and saw her desk mate. With a healthy complexion, she had tied all her half-short hair into small braids, giving her a distinctive look. But despite her fierce appearance yesterday, she now actively waved at Jiang Chenchen with a smile. "Hi, Jiang Chenchen, good morning!" Others: Uh-oh, here comes the trap! First, disarm with a smile, then hand her the cake filled with bugs, and watch her swallow it!

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PWDLAW Chapter 100: Delivering Fish Soup

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Chapter 100: Delivering Fish Soup

Chu Ziluo was not a stingy person but she couldn't stand those who took advantage and acted self-righteous. Thinking of the recent change in Ye Muyu's tone, Chu Ziluo deliberately lifted her chin and lightly snorted, saying, "Little brother, it's time for dinner. As for the meat, you don't need to buy it. I just remembered that Mother also bought sweet fruits from the town for you, saying you've been working hard on your studies." "Last time, didn't you say you wanted to make Zhuge Suo?" "Do you not want to make it anymore?" Chu Ziluo didn't directly mention it. Instead, she shifted Chu Jin's attention away. The other children openly took advantage of Chu Jin and envied him for having copper coins to spend. Now that Chu Jin was living better, going to school, they secretly envied him. If Chu Jin argued with them again, it would be different. However, Chu Jin's attention was completely focused on Zhuge Suo. He had forgotten about those 'good brothers' and hurriedly urged Chu Ziluo, "Sister, let's go home. I already have ideas about how to make Zhuge Suo." "Hey, Chu Jin..." The other children wanted to call him back but Chu Ziluo pulled Chu Jin away. Chu Jin was also eager to return home. He completely forgot about his former 'good friends.' Left behind were a few sad children. When they arrived at the doorstep, Chu Jin and Chu Ziluo smelled the aroma of meat. "Mother, did you stir-fry the meat?" Chu Jin rushed in like a little rocket, completely ignoring Du Shi and the others in the shed. Chu Ziluo thought about helping in the kitchen and didn't pay attention to the two people. "You're back?" Ye Muyu had just steamed the rice in the pot. It only needed to be steamed for a while before they could eat. With a stir-fried vegetable dish, a cabbage and meat stir-fry, and two pots of fish soup, it was more than enough for the three of them. "I'll bring a pot of fish soup for your grandfather and grandmother. Wash your hands and face and wait in the main room until I come back." Ye Muyu didn't ask the two to wait for her before eating. Seeing the slices of meat, Chu Jin couldn't help salivating. He reached out to grab some but couldn't resist glancing at Ye Muyu. Although he was young, Chu Jin could feel the change in Ye Muyu's temperament. "Mother, can little brother have a small piece of meat?" Chu Ziluo couldn't bear to see Chu Jin's pitiful appearance. "Both of you can try." Ye Muyu didn't force the two to be overly sensible. As long as they had a good heart and learned to be a bit smarter, able to protect themselves, she would be satisfied. She didn't say much and carried the fish soup to the field. The people in the Chu family hadn't returned home yet. It was the hottest time of the day, so everyone was sitting under the big tree, resting and waiting for Chu Jin to bring the meals. Seeing Ye Muyu, even Chu Zhiwen was a bit surprised. "Father, Mother, I've cooked some fish soup. Let me treat you to this delicacy." Ye Muyu walked directly over. Hearing this, Zhang quickly stood up and took the fish soup "Sister-in-law, you are too polite. It's so hot, you should go back." "This is what I should do. Father, Mother, I'll go back now. The two children are still at home." Ye Muyu sent meals to the old house roughly every three to four days, always bringing fresh dishes that the old house hadn't tried before. If Zhang had thought before that Ye Muyu was trying to please her in-laws and make them speak well of her in front of Chu Heng, now that Chu Jin and the two children had returned home, and Ye Muyu still came to deliver meals, Zhang no longer thought it was an act.

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PWDLAW Chapter 99: Just Listen

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Chapter 99: Just Listen

Although Ye Muyu didn't know much about famous dishes, she knew that adding some fermented bean paste to stir-fried meat would enhance its flavor significantly. The fragrance of the stir-fried meat filled the air making mouths water. Du Laosan had just returned from the field and nearly stumbled upon smelling the enticing aroma. Du Shi, who was cooking in the grass shed, saw him and waved, "Come over and take a break. I'll have the food ready in a moment." Du Laosan was surprised but when he sat down, he saw a small iron pot simmering with vegetable porridge and sweet potatoes buried in the fire pit. He wasn't surprised by the food, after all families that could afford to hire short-term workers were at least moderately well-off. They dared not offend such employers, as finding such work in the future might become difficult if they did. People who came out to do short-term work were usually those without land making a living by helping others with their tasks. Naturally, they wouldn't dare offend their employers, as there were many short-term workers and the jobs were competitive. For Du Laosan, who was used to coarse food, suddenly switching to something refined, he was afraid he might have offended the main family. "Have some tea first." Du Shi handed over a tea bowl. Nanchang County produced tea and the leaves picked from the mountains, when dried, could make a tea-like infusion. In the county, people generally drank tea, regardless of the type, as it was rare to drink plain water. No matter the time, people felt more comfortable with a cup of tea. While men in the household usually practiced tea art, in the countryside, wives were expected to brew tea, just like they were expected to cook. It was the same principle. "It smells so good but unfortunately, we might not get to eat meat for a month." Du Laosan felt envious and more self-deprecating, not daring to say more. He couldn't resist the aroma, though. Hearing his words, Du Shi excitedly said "I forgot to tell you, the main family gave me a piece of meat this time at least three to two catties. Look, I hid it here and didn't eat it. I'll take it back and cook it for the children later." Du Laosan looked at the meat in Du Shi's hand in surprise. "Isn't the scholar's wife too good?" "I was surprised too, so I specifically asked. The main family said it's for us. I couldn't bear to cook it earlier." Du Shi didn't even ask Du Laosan. Du Laosan didn't get angry as expected. He took a big sip of tea and said, "Of course, cooking it for us to eat would be a waste. Smoking it and eating it later can give us a few more meals." "You see, you were reluctant to come here before, but now it's not in vain." Du Shi quickly cooked the vegetables. She also made two pancakes. Although the taste wasn't great, they could fill their stomachs. "Working for families of higher status, you won't suffer any losses. Don't try to take advantage. These wealthy families dislike disobedient people the most. If we work honestly, we won't lose out." Du Laosan wasn't afraid of being scalded. He blew on the pancakes and took big bites, tortured by the smell of the meat. Du Shi nodded "I understand." On the other side, Chu Ziluo picked up Chu Jin from the village school. Along the way, they encountered Er Lang, who usually played with Chu Jin. "Chu Jin, why haven't you played with us lately? The last time you talked about buying meat at the bridge, was it a lie?" Chu Jin, hearing this was a bit dissatisfied and retorted "I don't lie. My family has plenty of meat and I don't need to buy any." Chu Ziluo knew that these kids usually played together and Chu Jin often shared the money he earned with them or bought a lot of snacks, so they must have missed him.

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Chapter 555: Third Master Living Alone Starts Thinking of Ruan Ruan

Su Jingshu's pale lips trembled slightly.

A forced smile barely appeared on her pale face, pretending everything was fine.

"Second Master, it was all my fault before. I have let you down, and I shouldn't have embarrassed you."

"Now you know how to apologize? What were you doing all this time!"

Hou Yirong was not buying into her act at all.

He casually threw the towel onto the sink, hands in his pockets, displaying an air of superiority.

Su Jingshu lowered her head. "I beg Second Master to have mercy and forgive me."

"If you had apologized when the incident happened, I might have considered forgiving you. But now? It's too late!"

Hou Yirong leaned against the sink, legs crossed, coldly staring at Su Jingshu.

He knew this woman must have something else to say.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have lowered her head to apologize.

Su Jingshu clenched her fists tightly. "Second Master, Nangong Chang cannot die. Otherwise, I don't know what I might do."

"Are you threatening me?" Hou Yirong's dark eyes instantly turned sharp.

Su Jingshu raised her head and looked directly at Hou Yirong. "It's not a threat. I mean it."

Hou Yirong's face revealed a faint smile, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

He spoke lightly, concealing a hint of killing intent. "Whether you're serious or not, the Su family means nothing to the Hou family. Su Jingshu, I advise you not to seek a path to your own death. I guarantee that any reckless move by the Su family will be swiftly crushed by the Hou family."

Naturally, the Su family couldn't compare to the Hou family.

Now that the Nangong family had been wiped out, what did the Su family have to resist the Hou family?

Any action by the Su family would only serve as an excuse for the Hou family to annihilate them.

This was a self-destructive move.

Su Jingshu took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and asked, "Is there really no way for Nangong Chang to survive?"

"Decades ago, when the Hou family initiated Operation A, neither you nor I were born yet. The Hou family has always won over others with benevolence and righteousness, and their hands are not stained with the blood of various families."

The actions of the Nangong family have not yet led to a disastrous outcome, so naturally, they won't easily harvest their lives. I don't know where you heard that Nangong Chang is doomed to die."

Su Jingshu couldn't believe her eyes, widening them in disbelief.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

Hou Yirong straightened his body and walked gracefully towards the exit of the restroom.

"I don't mean anything. Su Jingshu, I don't want to see you now. Get lost!" His tone carried a hint of emotion.

Su Jingshu caught up with him. "Second Master, please clarify your words!"

Hou Yirong abruptly turned around, his gaze coldly fixed on Su Jingshu.

"If the Su family behaves themselves, they can live without worries. But if they continue to cause trouble like the Nangong family, they will face the same fate as them," he said.

Su Jingshu rushed forward and grabbed Hou Yirong's arm.

"I just want to know if Nangong Chang can survive?" she pleaded.

Hou Yirong lowered his eyes and looked at the hand tugging his sleeve. He furrowed his brows tightly, showing a look of disgust between his eyebrows.

He raised his head, and the sharpness in his eyes pierced through Su Jingshu. "You are a smart person. Don't let those emotions that you believe to be earth-shattering but are actually worthless affect your rationality!"

Su Jingshu was about to speak, but a wicked smile curved Hou Yirong's crimson lips.

His scrutinizing gaze traveled up and down Su Jingshu's body. Suddenly, he burst into laughter, his face filled with a mocking expression.

"Su Jingshu, if you want to stay, it's not impossible. I've heard that Nangong Chang has engaged in some thrilling activities to seek excitement.

I, as a curious person, also want to try the feeling of whipping and trampling on someone.

Of course, as a novice, I might be a bit clumsy. I guarantee that you will stay alive, but I can't guarantee whether you will leave standing!"

Hou Yirong's voice was sinister and eerie, like a seductive puppeteer.

Under his cold gaze, Su Jingshu felt a chill rushing up from the soles of her feet to her heart.

A shivering sensation passed through her spine, and this bone-chilling coldness gradually seeped into her body.

Su Jingshu was intimidated on the spot, slowly releasing her grip on Hou Yirong's sleeve.

Seeing this, Hou Yirong revealed a satisfied expression.

He took off his coat, casually throwing it on the floor of the restroom, and left with brisk strides.

Soon, members of the Hou family's staff entered and gestured to Su Jingshu.

"Miss Su, Second Master still has things to attend to. Please leave."

Gritting her teeth, Su Jingshu glared angrily at the subordinate before her, who no longer treated her with the previous deference. There was an indescribable taste in her heart.

She forcefully stepped on the floor with her shoes and left without her usual grace and elegance.

Externally, she appeared as proud as ever, but in reality, Su Jingshu's steps were in disarray, as if she was fleeing in panic.

Xiangxi Manor

Hou Yunjiao woke up in a familiar room.

Under the abundant atmosphere of the manor, he had slept for a few hours.

After waking up, he couldn't shake off the restlessness in his body.

It was as if something was missing.

In his mind, Qin Ruan's pure and charming face appeared.

Whether she was shy or angry, a faint blush would spread from her cheeks, extending to the corners of her eyes and brows, exuding a captivating charm.

The sensuality emanating from her entire being was best described as seductive.

It was a pure contradiction between youthfulness and maturity, extremely alluring.

The image of Qin Ruan that appeared in Hou Yunjiao's mind exuded charm in every gesture and movement.

Sensing his thoughts heading in an uncontrollable direction, Hou Yunjiao gently shook his head and dismissed those images.

The air in the room felt suffocating to him. He quickly got up and walked out of the room.

Hou Qiang, who was guarding outside the door, saw his master coming out of the room.

He faced him and said, "Third Young Master, are you feeling better?"

Hou Yunjiao furrowed his brows and answered in an unrelated manner, "How is the Cabinet?"

Huo Qiang respectfully replied, "Everything has settled down."

"Any news from Eldest Brother and Second Brother?" Hou Yunjiao inquired.

"Eldest Young Master is still at the Cabinet, assisting Mr. Lu with official matters. Second Young Master did call, knowing that you were resting, and asked you to return the call after waking up," Hou Qiang explained.

Hou Yunjiao rubbed his temple and asked, "Did Second Brother mention anything specific?"

Hou Qiang replied, "Second Young Master didn't say, but I heard that Miss Su visited Second Young Master at the Hou residence this afternoon."

Hou Yunjiao paused for a moment and then turned around, heading back to the room.

He walked to the bedside and picked up the silenced phone placed on the bedside table.

Seeing the missed call on the screen, he dialed back.

Hou Yirong quickly answered the call. "Third Brother, are you feeling better?"

Before Hou Yunjiao could speak, Hou Yirong's worried voice came from the other end of the phone.

Hou Yunjiao's line of sight suddenly became blurred.

He furrowed his brows and shook his head, trying to clear his vision.

The blurry vision improved slightly, and he spoke calmly into the phone, "I'm fine. Did Second Brother call this afternoon?"

Hou Yirong responded, "Yes, Su Jingshu came to see me today."

They had discussed this issue with their grandfather before.

Hou Yunjiao made a straightforward conclusion, "Because of the Nangong family?"

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Chapter 554: I Give You Respect, You Give Me a Green Hat!

Hou Yirong's footsteps suddenly halted.

A force at his feet firmly held him back.

"Second Master, as long as I can save Nangong Chang, I'm willing to pay any price!" Su Jingshu pleaded, prostrating on the ground, gripping Hou Yirong's trousers tightly.

In her humble and pleading voice, all the previous resentment had vanished, replaced only by profound fear.

She was afraid that he wouldn't even spare a way out for Nangong Chang.

Hou Yirong furrowed his brows, turned his head, and looked down at the woman by his feet.

A cold and bloodthirsty gleam appeared in his eyes, and his thin lips parted slightly. "Su Jingshu, your current appearance truly disgusts me."

Each word was icy and heartless.

Su Jingshu's face turned pale.

She tightened her grip on Hou Yirong's trousers, exerting even more force, but she refused to let go.

Once again, she pleaded, "Second Master, Nangong Chang can't die. Spare his life, please."

Hou Yirong looked at Su Jingshu with a sneer, his voice cold as a blade. "To save Nangong Chang, are you willing to exchange it with your own life?"

"Fine!" Su Jingshu nodded without hesitation.

A glimmer of light appeared in her anxious eyes.

This change in Su Jingshu didn't escape Hou Yirong's notice, and he furrowed his brows involuntarily.

"Hmph!" He let out a cold snort and heartlessly said, "Unfortunately, your life is worthless to me."

Hou Yirong forcefully freed his hand from Su Jingshu's grasp and took two steps back.

Looking down at Su Jingshu from a superior position, his eyes filled with contempt, as if he were gazing at an ant.

A trace of panic suddenly surged in Su Jingshu's eyes, and she felt an indescribable sense of unease.

She couldn't tell what triggered it, but a look of realization appeared on her dignified yet disheveled face.

She looked up at Hou Yirong, his deep gaze, and asked with a resigned tone, "What about the Su family?"

"What if I use the Su family as an exchange for Nangong Chang's life?"

For the Hou family, this deal was not a loss; it could even be said to be a significant gain.

Hou Yirong's face revealed a different expression as the icy smirk at the corner of his lips gradually solidified.

"Su Jingshu, have you gone mad? Using the entire Su family to exchange for Nangong Chang's life, what are you scheming?"

Previously, he thought Su Jingshu was brainless, desperately seeking his help for the Nangong family. It was truly unthinkable.

But now, looking at Su Jingshu's current appearance, it seemed as if she had been cursed by Nangong Chang.

Even though the Su family was not the most prominent among the six major clans, their wealth and influence couldn't be compared to ordinary industry newcomers or billionaires.

To exchange the entire Su family for Nangong Chang's life, this woman was truly delusional.

Su Jingshu stared fixedly at Hou Yirong.

Seeing the clear changes in his facial expression, hope ignited within her heart once again.

"Second Master, can we use the Su family to exchange for Nangong Chang's life? This deal won't cause any loss to the Hou family, I just want him to live!"

Hou Yirong's gaze darkened slightly, and there was a sinister danger brewing deep within his eyes.

He approached Su Jingshu, his hands slender and attractive, forcefully grasping her hair.

"Ah!"

Su Jingshu's hair was yanked forcefully, causing her to cry out in pain.

Hou Yirong not only didn't ease his grip but exerted even more force.

As if he intended to use this pain to restore Su Jingshu's clarity and sanity.

Forced to lift her head, Su Jingshu's eyes glistened with tears due to the pain.

Hou Yirong carefully examined her with his dark eyes, and a faint smile suddenly appeared in his gaze.

He asked Su Jingshu in a deep voice, "Do you like Nangong Chang that much?"

Like?

As soon as this word was mentioned, a sense of confusion appeared in Su Jingshu's eyes.

For so many years, she had been chasing after Nangong Chang's footsteps.

At some point, he had become her obsession, her unyielding pursuit.

The master of Nan Yin Temple had advised her that he was a fate she couldn't force, a stumbling block on her path.

Qin Ruan had also told her that everything in this world had its causes and consequences, and all things were subject to the cycle of karma. Good and evil, fortune and misfortune, all depended on it.

One should not force anything, and the blessings and merits earned couldn't withstand depletion. She should take care of herself.

Something that had never belonged to her from the beginning, using all means to force it would only lead to emptiness in the end.

The Nangong family had indeed committed countless evil deeds over the years, harming countless people to obtain what they desired.

In recent years, they had used those methods against the Hou family and other clans as well.

But she still wholeheartedly led the Su family to support the Nangong family.

Kneeling before Hou Yirong now, her only request was for one person.

Nangong Chang had become her obsession.

Whether she liked him or not, she couldn't judge anymore.

Years of following him had made her body and mind see only Nangong Chang.

Huo Yirong noticed the confusion in Su Jingshu's eyes and forcefully pulled her up from the ground by her hair.

Su Jingshu was forced to stand in front of Hou Yirong, her bewildered expression replaced by pain.

After she stood up, Hou Yirong didn't release his grip on her hair but instead dragged her by it towards the bathroom in the bedroom.

"Bang!"

Su Jingshu was thrown onto the washbasin by Hou Yirong.

Just like discarding trash.

The force used was strong, showing no mercy whatsoever.

Hou Yirong took large strides to stand behind Su Jingshu.

Su Jingshu, who was leaning on the washbasin, had her hair pulled again.

Hou Yirong forcefully pulled her hair backward.

In a deep voice, he sounded near Su Jingshu's ear, "Take a look at yourself in the mirror. Is there even a trace of the grace and demeanor of a noblewoman left?"

Su Jingshu looked into the mirror and saw herself in a sorry state, disheveled and filled with fear and unease. Her face, contorted due to pain, was difficult to look at directly.

Was the woman in the mirror really her?

Her complexion was pale, her carefully applied makeup was smudged, and her eyes revealed a strange madness.

Su Jingshu, who had lived a refined life from childhood to adulthood, had never seen herself in such a wretched state before.

Hou Yirong released his grip and walked forward, standing beside Su Jingshu to wash his hands.

A drop of water splashed onto his slightly raised eyelashes, causing Hou Yirong's eyes to tremble slightly.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Over these years, I believe I have treated you well. I haven't been involved with anyone else, out of respect for you. The entire Hou family values you, but what have you given me in return? A brightly colored cuckold's hat! Despite the friendship between the Hou and Su families, I haven't touched you, yet here you are, coming to me to beg for mercy on behalf of Nangong Chang."

After finishing washing his hands, Huo Yirong picked up a towel from the rack.

He leisurely dried his hands and coldly glanced at Su Jingshu, saying, "I even want to open up your head and see what's inside it."

"I don't like you, and you don't like me. Why force ourselves to be together?" Su Jingshu's tone was icy, displaying her pride.

Perhaps the current state of disarray made it difficult for her to accept herself in this condition. Her sense of humility had diminished.

Hou Yirong sneered, "Whether you like it or not, when you marked yourself as mine, you did things that embarrassed me. I won't let anyone else have what I don't want. If it were someone else, they wouldn't even have the chance to appear before me."

"Su Jingshu, the only reason you're still alive right now is because of the friendship between our families and the bond we had when we were young."

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