Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Belated Love Is Even Cheaper Than Dogs Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Belated Love Is Even Cheaper Than Dogs Everyone’s gaze settled on Jiang Nanshu, their complex expressions not masking their shock in the slightest.
“What do you think?”
He Lianzhi’s expression changed over and over, sensing Bao Yan’s icy glare, she felt as though she had fallen into an icy abyss, her knuckles whitening as she gripped the table.
No one else knew.
Bao Yan, this man, was infatuated with his own foster sister.
It was ridiculous.
And she was merely a tool to conceal his crime, he had made it clear to her from the time of their engagement, yet she still held onto a sliver of hope, wishing Bao Yan would notice her.
She wasn’t proud like Xu Xingwan; she could lower her head for him.
“President Jiang, the Bao Family no longer has Bao Xingwan, she has disengaged from the Bao Family, no longer bears their name, and has been renamed Xu Xingwan. The reason I sought her out was not to catch a cheater, but because she… she stole something of mine,” He Lianzhi lied through her teeth, mustering her strength to finish.
At the very least, even if it all came out in the end, her reputation wouldn’t be too tarnished…
“Oh, I see,” Jiang Yisen said, feigning a sudden realization, “I almost thought that Mr. Bo, such a dignified person, had forced himself upon his foster sister, but no, I knew it, you definitely couldn’t be such a beastly character.”
Bao Yan’s hand veins popped in anger.
Jiang Nanshu remained expressionless.
[All the bamboo shoots on the mountain have been snatched away by you, you really have a knack for talking sideways. Bao Yan probably wants to kill you now. Be careful when you’re walking; there might be a knife falling on your head.]
It was then that Jiang Yisen turned his head to glance at Jiang Nanshu.
Jiang Nanshu immediately flashed him a sweet smile.
He turned his head away, feeling oddly nervous.
So, had his sister been worried about him just now?
Wuu wuu wuu, his sister was concerned he might be assassinated on the street, but even for her sake, he couldn’t just die so easily!
Meanwhile, Jiang Nanshu had already begun calculating the time until Jiang Yisen’s downfall, only to realize it would be at least two years.
Damn it, why so long!
Surely it wouldn’t be too much to expect a fall from grace within half a year?
Her own goal was also to be completed in half a year.
Jiang Nanshu finally felt at ease, watching the two of them tear into each other; the outcome was undeniable, Jiang Yisen had won.
Bao Yan left, abandoning He Lianzhi, who stumbled a few steps before falling to the ground. What likely awaited her was the Bao Family’s disengagement.
Jiang Yisen had no sympathy for the proverbial damsel in distress.
He placed the evidence before the Jing University Principal, his smile bordering on a sneer, “In this matter, the Jiang Family will not be biased. Whatever the truth is, we will announce it as such, and as for the girl who was injured, I trust Jing University will not pervert justice to protect someone, correct?”
The Jing University Principal wiped his sweat and touched his receding hairline, offering an obsequious smile, “President Jiang is right, those who do wrong must face punishment… it’s just the impact this will have on Jing University…”
Jiang Yisen glanced down at He Lianzhi with a smirk, “Isn’t her expulsion going to solve the issue? Keeping such a treacherous woman at the school, I’d be quite worried about the safety of my little sister.”
Jing University Principal: “…”
Jiang Nanshu: “…” Late affection, cheaper than a stray dog.
She painted on a fake heartfelt smile, touched, “Thank you, big brother. If not for you, I wouldn’t know what to do today.”
“No need for thanks, little sister, this is what a brother should do,” Jiang Yisen returned the smile.
Mrs. He helped He Lianzhi up, unable to believe the outcome; it was all her daughter’s own doing.
But her pride wouldn’t let her bow her head. She looked at the crowd from the Jiang Family, scoffing, “Well done, all of you. I will not let this go.”
She then turned to Jiang Nanshu, spitting out with contempt, “If my daughter is disengaged by the Bao Family, you won’t end up any better!”
With that, she dragged He Lianzhi away, her rough handling a stark contrast to her earlier tenderness towards her daughter.
Mrs. Jiang looked at Jiang Nanshu and finally took her hand, glanced at the expressionless Lu Qingyan, and whispered softly, “Nannan, your parents will find a way to deal with your marriage to Qingyan, don’t worry…”
Jiang Nanshu: “?”
[I should be celebrating if the engagement is really called off, but I’m so unlucky. I lost twenty million, and I definitely won’t get the ten million from the breakup. Oh, I might as well hang myself.]
Mrs. Jiang: “…”
She responded listlessly: “Mom, you must help me, how could I ever give up my place to that woman Su Ran! Without Brother Qingyan, I’d go crazy!”
Lu Qingyan looked at her with cold eyes, seeing the insincerity in her demeanor: “From the way you’re acting, you don’t seem as if you’re about to go crazy.”
Jiang Nanshu forced a strained smile: “Who isn’t going crazy, I’m just holding it in, wuwuwu.”
Lu Qingyan: “…”
Jiang Yunchuan: “…”
Jiang Yisen: “…”
Mrs. Jiang: “…”
So, should she fight to keep this marriage or not?
Mrs. Jiang left the school with a heavy heart, knowing she had to discuss this with Mr. Jiang. Although the Lu Family hadn’t made a move yet, this might just be the calm before the storm.
If she were to be really broken up with.
Jiang Nanshu would become the laughing stock of the entire Beijing Circle.
After talking to the Jing University Principal for a few more words, there was no way He Lianzhi could stay at Jing University. Jiang Yisen hoped to see the results tomorrow.
And with that, he strode away.
He looked entirely refreshed.
He probably couldn’t hide the joy on his face from seeing his lifelong adversary suffer for the first time.
Jiang Yunchuan glanced at Jiang Nanshu, then went after Jiang Yisen.
He left a message behind: “Brother Yan, please take care of my sister. I have something to discuss with my elder brother.”
Lu Qingyan was the first to head out.
Yang Jiashu followed, while Jiang Nanshu hesitated for a moment, then resigned herself to walk behind them.
“Where’s Cheng An?” Lu Qingyan asked.
Yang Jiashu was at a loss for words as well: “I don’t know, that kid has the guts to do it but not to admit it! You said yesterday not to let this get out, yet he secretly recorded a video and posted it online. Does he even consider us brothers or not!”
Lu Qingyan also wanted to know if Cheng An really considered them brothers or if he would really sever the brotherhood they had for so many years just for Su Ran.
[Pff, that bootlicker only has his goddess in mind. Believe it or not, he would sell all of you out for Su Ran and not regret it. Whether I’m there or not, your brotherhood with him can’t last, haha, this is some juicy drama.]
Jiang Nanshu curled her lip; Cheng An was someone who liked Su Ran even more than Lu Qing did.
Initially, he wanted to play matchmaker, later wishing he could replace Lu Qing himself.
It’s just that their brotherhood was still holding on, not yet torn apart.
Lu Qingyan frowned, seeing the Schadenfreude almost spilling from Jiang Nanshu’s eyes.
He let out a helpless sigh.
Did she really understand…
In this matter, the one whose reputation was being tarnished was her.
If the main party wasn’t worried, what was he fussing about?
So, he also fell silent.
The three of them walked in quiet.
It was Yang Jiashu who couldn’t help but break the silence, turning to talk to Jiang Nanshu: “Jiang Nanshu, aren’t you afraid of actually being broken up with?”