"Hello, Mom! What is it?"
On his way back to the Jiang Family, Jiang Cheng answered the call and heard Mother Jiang's voice from the other end.
"Did you get Shiyao home?"
"I did."
Jiang Cheng rubbed his brow, muttering inwardly, Who exactly is your child here?
Mother Jiang gave a satisfied hum from the other end, then said, "Your Aunt Lin just returned from abroad and brought me a gift. Pick it up for me while you're passing by."
"Mom, the Jiang Family doesn't seem to be on the way?"
Jiang Cheng pulled a long face and cautiously tested the waters.
It wasn't that he didn't want to go. Aunt Lin had always treated him exceptionally well, so it was only proper for him to pay her a visit. But the problem was Jiang Ruoxue!
Who knew what kind of trouble that woman would stir up again...
Beep, beep~
Jiang Cheng looked at the disconnected call and decisively turned toward the Jiang Family.
In a situation like this, it was no longer his decision to make.
He had to go whether he wanted to or not!
In the Jiang Family's living room,
Mother Jiang was video-calling a Middle-Aged Beauty with a smile on her face.
It was Jiang Ruoxue's mother, Lin Yu.
"You're staying for good this time, right?"
"I'm not leaving. Things over there are already settled, so I'll be staying in Jiang Cheng from now on."
Lin Yu stretched and let out a long breath. Time had not left any traces on her face; instead, she had only become more mature and alluring.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two quickly ended the call.
Meanwhile, outside the Jiang Family villa,
Jiang Cheng suddenly sneezed. "Who wants to harm me now?!"
Rubbing his nose, Jiang Cheng glanced at the Jiang Family villa, pressed his palms together toward the Bodhisattva Statue hanging in his car, and offered a sincere prayer.
"Bodhisattva, please bless me. Jiang Ruoxue absolutely must not be home!"
After taking several deep breaths, Jiang Cheng walked to the entrance and rang the doorbell.
Ding-dong~
A moment later, the door opened, and a beautiful woman appeared before Jiang Cheng.
"Aunt Lin."
"Are you Xiao Cheng?" Lin Yu looked at the gentle, handsome young man before her in surprise.
Jiang Cheng nodded. Lin Yu smiled as she looked him over from head to toe, then warmly invited him inside.
"It has been years since I last saw you. Xiao Cheng, you've become even more handsome. Auntie almost didn't recognize you."
"If your mother hadn't told me you were coming, I really might not have guessed."
The Bodhisattva had answered his prayers!
Jiang Cheng craned his neck and looked around. After failing to spot Jiang Ruoxue, he finally let out a long breath.
His entire body relaxed, and his tone became more casual and natural.
"Auntie is still as young as ever. You could pass for my older sister."
Lin Yu's smile widened at once. "Xiao Cheng, you certainly know how to talk. I wonder how many girls that little mouth of yours has charmed."
Just as the two were chatting, a voice suddenly rang out from upstairs, brimming with delight.
"Jiang Cheng!"
That familiar voice was like a death warrant. Jiang Cheng forced a smile, the corner of his mouth twitching almost imperceptibly.
He didn't even need to think to know who it was!
Turning around with a strained smile, he saw Jiang Ruoxue coming downstairs barefoot in a spaghetti-strap nightgown.
Her snow-white skin and devilish figure made one's blood race.
"Did you come to see me?"
"No!" Jiang Cheng answered decisively, without the slightest hesitation.
If Aunt Lin hadn't been here, he would have turned around and run.
See you?
If you hadn't dragged the Male Lead into the Police Station, how would Li Shiyao have ended up clinging to me?
Jiang Cheng silently rolled his eyes at Jiang Ruoxue. Do you know how much damage you've caused me?
Seeing how quickly Jiang Cheng denied it, the light in Jiang Ruoxue's eyes dimmed.
This girl must have fallen for Xiao Cheng!
Lin Yu thought to herself as she watched from the side. She was extremely satisfied with Jiang Cheng.
Whether it was his character, appearance, family background, or, most importantly, her daughter's feelings, she fully supported him as a mother.
"Xiao Cheng, Auntie is going out to buy groceries. Stay for dinner tonight."
After saying that, Mother Jiang shot Jiang Ruoxue a meaningful look.
Jiang Ruoxue was secretly delighted. She lowered her gaze to look at her own figure, then gave a soft snort. "Jiang Cheng, you won't escape me!"
Jiang Cheng suddenly felt as if a primeval beast had fixed its eyes on him, and he shuddered for no reason.
"Sigh."
He reluctantly agreed. Given the friendship between their two families, he couldn't find any reason to refuse.
Naturally, Jiang Ruoxue wouldn't give up such a perfect chance to be alone with Jiang Cheng.
"Jiang Cheng, are you hungry? I'll make you some noodles!"
To capture a man's heart, one had to first capture his stomach.
"I'm not hungry. No need." Jiang Cheng was sparing with his words. Who knew whether Jiang Ruoxue would add something to them?
If he fell for her trap, things would be impossible to explain later.
"All right, then!" Jiang Ruoxue sighed, turned, and went upstairs without dragging things out.
Jiang Cheng let out a breath of relief. It would have been better if she had given up earlier. Now this was more like it!
The Heroine should be revolving around the Male Lead. Why was she always pestering a Villain like me?
Still, it wasn't too late for her to understand. It was never too late to correct one's mistakes.
Finding a place to sit, Jiang Cheng silently prayed that everything would go smoothly at the Shen Family Banquet tonight.
Nothing must go wrong!
Splash, splash~
The sound of running water rang out.
"Jiang Cheng, I forgot to bring a towel. Can you bring one in for me?"
Jiang Ruoxue's voice came from upstairs, immediately putting Jiang Cheng on alert.
Are you kidding me?
If I go in, won't I see everything? I'm afraid you'll never let me off then!
With that thought, Jiang Cheng decisively refused.
"Where is your maid? I'll have her bring one to you."
In the bathroom, Jiang Ruoxue was immediately furious upon hearing Jiang Cheng's words.
She had been so proactive, yet he still didn't react. Was he even a man?
Was her figure not good enough, or was she not seductive enough?
But I like my Jiang Cheng precisely because he's such a gentleman. Conquering him will feel more rewarding!
Jiang Ruoxue suppressed the resentment in her heart and said in a coquettish voice, "My mom gave the maid the day off. There's no one else in the house today."
Seemingly afraid that Jiang Cheng would refuse again, she hurriedly added,
"You can just leave the towel outside the door. Otherwise, I'll have to come out and get it myself!"
Come out?
How could that work? What if I accidentally saw something? She'd have me completely under her thumb!
Jiang Cheng decisively said, "No, don't come out. I'll get it for you."
As long as he moved quickly enough, there shouldn't be a problem. Even if Jiang Ruoxue wanted to pull some trick, she wouldn't have time.
In the bathroom,
A smile curled Jiang Ruoxue's lips. Looking at herself in the mirror, she made up her mind about something.
Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng swiftly found a towel and rushed upstairs, afraid that Jiang Ruoxue would come out if she waited too long.
Because the bathroom door was frosted glass, he could see a hazy silhouette flickering into view, outlining her graceful figure.
The sound of flowing water was like beautiful music, beating against Jiang Cheng's heart.
Sure enough, hazy beauty was true beauty!
No wonder so many people liked those "strange-looking" outfits. No one could withstand this—it was simply torture.
Momentarily distracted, Jiang Cheng couldn't help cursing Ye Bufan inwardly for being so lucky with women.
He was the only son of the Jiang Family, a bona fide rich and handsome young man, yet he could actually be outdone by some crude country bumpkin.
The Protagonist's Halo was terrifying indeed!
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