Chapter 188: I’m Willing To Be Buried With Yanyan; Qin Jiang Bribes His Mother-in-law

Qin Xiangyun felt herself drenched by red wine. Standing in public as a public figure and being humiliated by Qin Jiang made her feel deeply humiliated.

But she could not refute or fight back.

She had indeed mistaken the pigeon-blood red bracelet as her mother’s and misunderstood Qin Jiang. Now whatever she did, she would be the one in the wrong, so she could only stand there blankly and endure the spectators’ eyes enjoying the spectacle.

Zhao Xiong watched the scene. As the boss who had signed Qin Xiangyun, he no longer mindlessly stepped forward to protect this so-called prize asset.

Money-making tools? His group had plenty of them.

Moreover, the current fire of public opinion hadn’t ultimately burned Qin Xiangyun. At worst she had misunderstood Qin Jiang, but the one who had lied and drawn the focus of the whole incident was Qin Yun.

Keeping Qin Xiangyun was still useful to him.

The upcoming underground racing event was really Qin Xiangyun’s home turf.

Even if there were some small blemishes in the public opinion about her now, in the end before absolute power everyone must step aside.

Even if Young Mistress Yan’s power was immense.

It was also true that Qin Xiangyun would likely win and bring him the major share of traffic, so the business maneuvering wouldn’t openly stab at each other.

Besides, he knew Young Mistress Yan Liang’s temperament very well: she simply disdained playing dirty tricks.

With Ms. Liang’s capability, if she wanted to deal with someone she could simply destroy them! Why take a roundabout route?

The option Yan Liang proposed was of course something Qin Jiang would never truly choose.

This was Jing City of the Dragon Nation—wasn’t it just about destroying a small family’s ancestral hall?

Just destroying it—what fun would that be?

Of course, the real fun was to smash and destroy it inch by inch in front of the person who cared about it most.

During the time Qin Jiang had served by Young Mistress Yan’s side, what he was most proud to have learned was… killing wasn’t enough. To destroy the heart was true ruthlessness!

Death was too easy.

But to destroy his beliefs.

To shatter his convictions and the things he has always held to—that was the most terrifying nightmare!

And this time, he would become the nightmare of everyone in the Qin family.

Since his rebirth, aside from going back once to retrieve what belonged to him at the Qin family home, at other times even seeing Qin family members made him feel unlucky.

But evasion and estrangement never solved the problem.

“Yanyan, we don’t need to be so violent.”

“This time, watch how I perform, okay?”

“I’ve been oppressed for too long, I really need to vent.”

“We can’t let them put on a big show every single time…”

Qin Jiang spoke casually as if he were saying something extremely ordinary.

But amid the banter, whole masts and towers could be turned to ash.

“Mm, Jiang, whatever you do, I’ll follow you.”

High and mighty, Young Mistress Yan now leaned affectionately against Qin Jiang, her hand locked steadily with his fingers.

She was very satisfied with this state.

As long as Jiang obediently stayed by her side, she could accompany him in doing anything.

Destroy anywhere!!

Woohoo~

So interesting~

Young Mistress Yan Liang grinned, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and her expression, because she was so satisfied, took on a docile look.

Qin Jiang lowered his eyes, feeling that the Young Mistress’s look was explosively cute, and couldn’t help reaching out to pinch her soft, bouncy little face. “My good Yanyan~”

The Young Mistress felt pink bubbles almost popping above her head.

She really loved Jiang~

Jiang looked so handsome when he praised her~

If it could be like this for a lifetime, she didn’t mind pretending to be a soft little white rabbit.

As long as… Jiang always obeyed her.

A cold, crafty glint passed through the Young Mistress’s eyes, then she raised her eyes and again put on an innocent, harmless cute look.

But how could a venomous snake be the same species as a little rabbit?

Of course Qin Jiang knew the Young Mistress’s true nature.

Only, a venomous snake occasionally acting obediently, lying on your arm and rubbing its face against yours—such contrasting cuteness was absolutely irresistible!!

Even as a full grown man, he truly couldn’t resist.

“Ahem… shall we go now?”

“Tonight is after all your mother, Su Jiayu’s birthday banquet. Leaving without meeting her would be very impolite.”

“Yanyan, let’s go meet her first?”

“I’ve also prepared a gift for Madam Su.”

Qin Jiang’s hand fell again onto the Young Mistress’s head, stroking indulgently to soothe her potentially irritable mood.

And at this moment, the venomous snake seemed to have obediently withdrawn its fangs.

Yan Liang nodded. “Okay~”

“Only Jiang… don’t take her to heart too much. She’s been crazed by illness, she doesn’t recognize anyone.”

“The last time she was indeed rather out of line.”

Yan Liang lifted her eyes as she solemnly looped her arm through Qin Jiang’s. The pigeon-blood red bracelet on her wrist, its crimson hue set off her icy skin and jade-like bones, and the Young Mistress’s temperament grew ever more darkly beautiful.

Qin Jiang nodded. Indeed, it had startled him.

The two ignored others and walked through the venue into the inner hall. Sure enough, as soon as they entered they saw Uncle Su and Su Jiayu standing together.

Su Jiayu wore a rose-gold gown, standing quietly with an air of noble, gentle elegance—she looked like a great beauty untouched by time.

Indeed, a woman capable of bearing a beauty of Yan Liang’s caliber was bound to be extraordinary.

Su Jiayu raised her eyes and her gaze fell on the pair walking together.

Actually, judging by appearance alone, the two did match very well.

A top-tier handsome man and beautiful woman pairing.

Even she had to praise them.

Unfortunately, it was only a match on the outside.

If their abilities didn’t align, their strengths couldn’t synchronize, and moreover… a man who could not love Yan Liang completely or give everything for her would be just that.

In any case, they were not a good match.

“Mother.”

“Uncle.”

Yan Liang’s graceful form, like a scorpion raising its sting, spoke coldly with absolute aggression.

“Madam Su, Mr. Su.”

Qin Jiang, being sensible, did not follow suit in calling them that.

He wasn’t a fool. He could see their appraisal and disapproval of him.

But Yan Liang was displeased to hear that. She lightly pinched Qin Jiang’s arm, lifted her gaze and said seriously, “Qin Jiang, my husband.”

“He is a bit shy.”

“We are serious, so please Uncle, don’t play those boring games anymore.”

“I didn’t overturn this place immediately, only because I bear a few traces of old acquaintance with you since childhood.”

And from beginning to end, Young Mistress Yan did not hold onto past friendships with anyone.

Thus the outside rumor that Yan Liang and her uncle were irreconcilable wasn’t entirely true.

The coldness was real, but it wasn’t to the point of drawn swords and bows.

“Xiaoliang, it’s just you and me here. Your mother is muddle-headed, so don’t put on an act.”

“Come, let Uncle have a good look at you.”

At this moment Su Wenhao seemed to finally drop his disguise and adopt a kindly, benevolent look. Only in his own family’s inner hall did he let down his guard and play the genuine familial role of “uncle.”

Qin Jiang was stunned.

“Xiaoliang, it’s also Uncle’s first time meeting this nephew-in-law of mine. He does look like a fine figure.”

“By etiquette, this is the nephew-in-law’s first meeting with his uncle. Since your mother is still muddled and inattentive, Uncle has a meet-and-greet gift here to give him on your mother’s behalf.”

“Come… Xiao Jiang, this is 10% of Su Corporation’s shares, and the property rights to Jiayu Manor.”

“These are just a small portion of assets under your mother’s name. I’m giving them to Xiao Jiang now as a way to express your mother’s approval of him…“

“Xiao Jiang, Uncle’s goodwill—you must not refuse it.”

Uncle Su stepped forward, smiling so that his crow’s feet bloomed at his eyes.

Qin Jiang’s demeanor was neither humble nor arrogant, but for a moment he couldn’t refuse.

He glanced at Yan Liang and the Young Mistress gave him a small nod. “The meet-and-greet gift from Uncle and Mother—there is indeed such a custom in our etiquette. Jiang, just accept it.”

The Young Mistress didn’t find anything improper.

Hmph… the biggest gift my Jiang ever received was one she gave him~

But Qin Jiang was still quite shocked.

Wait, did wealthy clan families give shares and real estate as welcome gifts?

Although he had risen into the ranks of the wealthy, he still found it hard to adapt.

“Xiao Jiang, since Xiaoliang likes you, then please take good care of her for us…”

“Her illness… can’t be put off!”

Uncle Su deliberately brought up this matter. He wanted to see what exactly this Qin Jiang was with Xiaoliang for.

Yan Liang’s illness and the so-called curse that Yan family women couldn’t live past 25 had long been widely known, and right now the Yan family was indeed very well managed by Yan Liang.

As long as Yan Liang was around, no one dared to act rashly.

But the turbulence hidden beneath all this calm would inevitably erupt when Yan Liang had an accident or her health worsened.

By then, whatever happened to the Yan family would be uncontrollable.

Outsiders all knew Yan Liang’s poor relationship with the Su family, which allowed the Su family to be detached from the Yan family early on.

If necessary, it would be more persuasive for Su Wenhao himself to step in to deal with or absorb the prized assets of the Yan family.

Thus outwardly, even Miss Qi Yuan harbored hostility toward the Su family.

Everyone knew the Su and Yan families weren’t on good terms. This allowed them to play both open and covert angles and prepare both hands.

Su Wenhao was very capable, and his methods in the business arena could not be called anything but ruthless.

But he also had a soft spot: his only sister—Su Jiayu!

Since he loved his sister dearly, he also loved her family. He regarded the Yan family’s children as his own.

But as an uncle, he indeed doted more on his sister’s daughters.

Privately, he had thought of countless ways to investigate whether there was any cure for the Yan family’s daughters’ “mysterious illness.”

“Yanyan’s illness—I have been studying it. Over the years I learned much pharmacology from my second uncle. Yanyan’s body is severely deficient. I tried to adjust her with medicinal diets but it is indeed too slow. I will try to find more professional people to treat Yanyan.”

“Even if in the end we cannot defy fate, I am willing to accompany Yanyan through her final moments and leave this world with her.”

“I’m not joking. If Yanyan truly meets misfortune in the future while I am still alive, Uncle, you may use all your power to send me to meet the King of Hell—I would have no regrets.”

“I always knew such a promise was like drawing castles in the sky and not very credible, so I never spoke it aloud.”

“But this time, in front of the elders Yanyan trusts, I want to solemnly tell Yanyan… there’s nothing to fear, I’m with you.”

Qin Jiang stepped forward and took Yan Liang’s hand. His palms were large and warm, carrying a comforting woody scent.

Yan Liang liked his scent very much. It let her sleep peacefully and gave her a full sense of security.

She watched in disbelief as Qin Jiang solemnly swore, her heart already moved beyond measure.

“Jiang, you don’t need to do this for me.”

Before I die, I’ll kill you myself.

Young Mistress Yan’s heart was conflicted. She was a person extremely cruel and vicious, even selfish and arrogant… if Jiang was unwilling, she could personally help him do it.

But Qin Jiang himself was willing to be buried with her.

Yan Liang’s heart felt as if suddenly pierced by something, the pain unbearable.

She was thoroughly wicked, yet Qin Jiang’s kindness made Yan Liang ashamed of her own wickedness.

She suddenly felt unwilling to let go…

Unwilling to take Qin Jiang away.

She wanted to stay and accompany Jiang through the brief decades of life.

Uncle Su listened to these words. Though he didn’t know if the young man was telling the truth, his heart couldn’t help but surge with huge waves.

If Qin Jiang’s words were lies, then at least he had guts.

Because with his capabilities, if Xiaoliang truly met misfortune while Qin Jiang remained safe, he wouldn’t mind the world hunting him down!

This was the consequence of making reckless promises in front of him.

“Xiao Jiang… Mother likes him.”

Su Jiayu’s dull eyes suddenly lifted toward Qin Jiang as she spoke. She didn’t want to judge anyone with bias, but Qin Jiang’s sincere and earnest speech had for a moment moved her.

In any case, Qin Jiang dared to make such a proactive statement.

That alone surpassed many, many men in the world.

Some people, even if they were lying, wouldn’t dare to open their mouths like that.

They were too afraid their words might become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

“Mo… Mother, no matter what, thank you for bringing Yanyan into this world. I will love and cherish her. The wounds she suffered in her family, I will heal and soothe them.”

“This is what I should do as her husband.”

Qin Jiang was still a bit unused to calling Su Jiayu his mother-in-law. Qin Jiang could actually see that deep down Yan Liang cared about Su Jiayu.

No daughter could truly hate her own mother.

They hated each other only because they once loved and had expectations which weren’t met and didn’t receive the expected love in return.

He understood Yanyan’s feelings well, because he had been that kind of child too.

They were both children lacking love, yet also able to self-rescue and self-heal.

Only once the heart had grown cold, warming it again was difficult.

When Yan Liang heard Su Jiayu blurt out those words, she froze.

Mother said… she also liked Jiang?

The feeling of having the person you love accepted by family, even if only for a moment, was actually this kind of feeling.

It felt warm, making her heart feel comfortable and joyful.

“Ahem… we still have matters to attend to.”

“We will leave first.”

Yan Liang really wasn’t used to Jiang publicly declaring his love in front of elders.

She had always been an extremely possessive woman. In such moments she liked to be in control.

But now she increasingly felt that Jiang had changed… Jiang liked to lead and control their relationship more and more.

This change made Yan Liang even more excited.

Qin Jiang’s promise was also stamped into Su Jiayu and Uncle Su’s hearts.

Watching the two’s departing figures.

They still presented a matching silhouette, and there was the gift Qin Jiang had placed into Su Jiayu’s hand before leaving.

A delicate little box.

The expression on Su Jiayu’s face gradually became inscrutable.

She slowly opened the wrapping and saw a delicate snuff bottle carved from white jade. It was clearly hand-carved, and the technique wasn’t particularly skilled.

But the finished product was indeed quite delicate and thoughtful.

In the Yan tycoon family and the prestigious Su family, Su Jiayu had received far too many expensive gifts.

Given Qin Jiang’s status, elevated with Yan Liang’s support, it was almost impossible for him to produce a gift that would make her eyes light up.

But he triumphed in being exquisite and unique, and in his meticulous observation.

She did have a bit of rhinitis and rhinitis was hard to cure. Hers wasn’t severe, but it always caused discomfort.

The snuff bottle was a small, exquisite item she could use at any time.

At this moment, even if she was reluctant to admit it, Su Jiayu began from her heart to take Qin Jiang seriously.

“He is indeed very attentive.”

“My Xiaoliang’s taste is indeed sharp. If he can truly do as he promised and love Xiaoliang like that, and become our Yan family’s son-in-law… he’d still be passable, I suppose.”

Su Jiayu said lightly, while turning the small snuff bottle over and over in her hand.

She had always had rhinitis, not severe but very troublesome.

Her husband Yan Rong’an had always known about this minor ailment, but never cared. When she was ill and uncomfortable he would urge her.

“If you’re uncomfortable, see a doctor. I can’t treat illnesses.”

“Jiayu, this kind of small matter is one you can solve yourself, so don’t bother me, okay?”

“I’m busy at the company every day, show some understanding—if you make noise at night how can I sleep? Go sleep next door…“

Little matters her husband never cared about.

But her new son-in-law had seen her only once and could attentively carve a snuff bottle for her by hand.

Su Jiayu smiled broadly, happy that Xiaoliang could find such a husband.

Uncle Su was confused.

What, little sister… you just said you wanted to get rid of him.

You change* your mind way too quickly, huh?*

Hmph! Qin Jiang is far too good at winning women’s hearts!!

What about men’s hearts? What about Uncle’s gift?

0 stars! 10/10 will not recommend!