Preparing to Punish

Mu Changsheng parked the car at the villa, then took a taxi to the 4S dealership before riding an electric bike back to Tannan Normal University.

The McLaren drew too much attention and would easily catch the girls' eyes, making it inconvenient to punish Song Haoning.

After returning to Tannan Normal University, Mu Changsheng made a call and told Jiang Ruizhao about his plan.

"Brother Mu, will this work?"

On the other end of the line, Jiang Ruizhao sounded hesitant.

Mu Changsheng pulled out the electric bike key and chuckled. "Kid, she's treated you like this, and you still plan to wear that green hat and stay with her until the end?"

"If you're still a man, do as I say."

After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Ruizhao said, "As long as you can help me vent this anger, you'll be my real brother!"

Mu Changsheng gave a soft laugh and hung up. "I don't have a brother as stupid as you."

Elsewhere, Jiang Ruizhao held his phone and hesitated for a moment. Looking at the video on the screen, a surge of rage rose in his chest. He no longer hesitated and made a voice call.

"Xiao Lan, let's meet up."

"I'm in class."

"I thought this was one of your easy classes. I found a place with especially good food today. Come keep me company."

Guo Xiaolan was putting on makeup in her dorm at the moment. After all, she was going to meet Song Haoning tonight.

Guo Xiaolan fell silent for a moment. She might not even get dinner when she met Song Haoning, so she might as well have this cash machine treat her first.

"Fine. Come pick me up in half an hour."

Jiang Ruizhao froze. Pick you up? Pick up your grandma.

"That won't work, Xiao Lan. This restaurant is hard to book. I need to get there early."

"I'll send you the address in a bit. Can you come over?"

Guo Xiaolan paused. What kind of place needed reservations? Still, she did not suspect anything. Jiang Ruizhao was not exactly smart, and perhaps his allowance had come in and he wanted to show off in front of her.

"Okay."

That evening, Tannan Snack Street.

Inside a dumpling restaurant.

Guo Xiaolan sat on a wooden stool with her handbag in hand, her face dark as she glared at Jiang Ruizhao. "This is the restaurant you reserved?"

Jiang Ruizhao glanced at her white handbag. He had never seen it before. Judging by the material... it definitely was not cheap. He knew exactly what Guo Xiaolan's family circumstances were like...

It had to be Song Haoning!

The thought made Jiang Ruizhao furious.

Looking at the enraged Guo Xiaolan, Jiang Ruizhao gave a forced smile. "What's wrong, Xiao Lan? You don't like food from a farmer's home?"

Guo Xiaolan's expression darkened further when she saw Jiang Ruizhao dare to talk back to her. "Jiang Ruizhao, are you... not interested in dating anymore?"

Jiang Ruizhao raised an eyebrow, set down his chopsticks, and looked at Guo Xiaolan. "How could that be?"

Guo Xiaolan seemed to recall something. "I didn't say anything when you didn't pick me up today, but now you brought me to eat in a place like this... What do you mean, Jiang Ruizhao?"

Jiang Ruizhao looked at Guo Xiaolan's exquisite outfit and said quietly, "You dressed up so nicely. Where are you planning to go?"

Guo Xiaolan froze, panic flashing through her heart. She immediately frowned. "Don't change the subject. What's wrong with wanting to put on makeup?"

"Weren't you in class? How could half an hour be enough for you to do your makeup?"

Jiang Ruizhao asked with feigned curiosity.

Guo Xiaolan's gaze darted away as she said coldly, "Jiang Ruizhao, what do you mean? You don't even believe what I say?"

"I can't be bothered with you."

"You can eat here by yourself!"

With that, Guo Xiaolan grabbed her handbag and was about to leave.

"Don't go. Take a look at this, Xiao Lan."

Just as Guo Xiaolan stood up, Jiang Ruizhao pulled out his phone and opened the video.

Guo Xiaolan glanced at it, and her face instantly stiffened.

"Xiao Lan, I really never expected you to be this kind of person."

Jiang Ruizhao forced down his rage and smiled at Guo Xiaolan.

Guo Xiaolan tried to snatch the phone, but Jiang Ruizhao quickly pulled it back.

Panic showed on Guo Xiaolan's face as she tucked the hair by her ear behind it. "Um... listen to my explanation..."

Jiang Ruizhao sneered. "An explanation?"

"Xiao Lan, what do you think would happen if the confession wall posted that third-year senior Guo Xiaolan cheated with her boyfriend's friend?"

Jiang Ruizhao looked at Guo Xiaolan mockingly.

Guo Xiaolan was completely panicked now, trembling as she spoke. "Ruizhao... how did you get this video...?"

Jiang Ruizhao sneered. "If Song Haoning hadn't gotten drunk the day before yesterday, the two of you would've kept me in the dark for the rest of my life."

"Xiao Lan, you really are such a wonderful girlfriend. What a huge surprise you gave me."

"No... no, Ruizhao, listen to me. I was only..."

Guo Xiaolan spoke in a flustered rush, looking at Jiang Ruizhao in terror.

Seeing the fear on Guo Xiaolan's face filled Jiang Ruizhao with satisfaction. His desire for revenge only grew stronger.

"Only what?"

"Don't tell me you're going to say you lost control after drinking."

"Then here's the question: why were you drinking alone with him?"

"Oh, right. You dressed up so beautifully today. You weren't planning to see him, were you?"

Jiang Ruizhao asked coldly.

Guo Xiaolan trembled all over. Looking into Jiang Ruizhao's icy eyes, she felt fear for the first time...

If Jiang Ruizhao posted it on the confession wall, how could she ever face anyone again?!

And if it spread onto the internet... how could she ever get married in the future?!

This would affect her entire life!

Guo Xiaolan hurriedly grabbed Jiang Ruizhao's arm, her expression almost pleading. "Ruizhao... please... I was just confused for a moment. As long as you delete the video, I'll do anything you want..."

"I'll definitely cut off all contact with him from now on and devote myself to only you. Okay...?"

Jiang Ruizhao felt nothing but disgust. "Xiao Lan, I thought you were so innocent... I never expected you to be nothing but damaged goods."

"And I actually gave you my sincere heart."

"Guo Xiaolan, if you don't want that video to end up on the confession wall, I suggest you... listen carefully to what I say next."

"Move!"

Jiang Ruizhao stood up and said coldly.

Guo Xiaolan looked at Jiang Ruizhao with a trembling voice. "Where are we going?"

Jiang Ruizhao smiled as he looked at the hotel across the street. "Of course, we're going to the hotel to discuss what should be done with this video."

Guo Xiaolan's expression trembled...

"What, are you still thinking about seeing Song Haoning?!"