Chapter 5: Being Pleased

“I really did go out just now. Since we’re married — you married me — I can’t just do nothing.”

“This ring is all I could afford from my savings. It’s under a carat now… but I’ll work to make it bigger. I know jewels and other expensive things don’t mean much to you, but give me time and I’ll prove my determination!”

Qin Jiang took out the diamond ring he had bought on the spur of the moment— a 0.06-carat ring costing $23,000. It was small but delicate, in a relatively tasteful style.

But placed against Yan Liang’s status, it was embarrassingly small.

Qin Jiang felt embarrassed. He clutched the ring tightly and didn’t rashly try to slip it onto Yan Liang’s finger.

He knew exactly how small the diamond was.

But it was all he had: $20,000 came from the prize money he won in a college tech competition.

$3,000 was from his recent part-time work pay that he had saved to buy Bai Chuchu a new phone model.

Most of the time, he would only eat steamed buns and pickles. Only before he went to donate blood to Qin Yun would Bai Chuchu kindly take him out for a nice “date meal.”

In his previous life, he competed desperately at university for prize money and worked countless jobs, all so his Chuchu wouldn’t fall behind others.

Others had name-brand bags, watches, and luxury cars. Although he was supposedly a son of the Qin family, he lived a much more frugal life compared to Qin Yun. Yet whenever he had money he thought of Bai Chuchu first.

Every date with her, he emptied his pockets to buy the things she liked.

He earned a fair amount from work and competitions, but it all went to Bai Chuchu.

This time, he wouldn’t be so foolish again.

A man’s money should be earned for his wife to spend!

All that innocent-girlfriend nonsense—it can all go to hell.

Yan Liang lowered her eyes to the ring he held. The harshness in her gaze subsided.

She reached out her hand and gently nodded to Qin Jiang.

“Alright!”

“Jiang, I really like it.”

All the world’s finest treasures she would scoff at.

But this ring was from her precious Jiang.

Whether his gesture was a temporary trick or not, at this moment she was truly pleased.

Qin Jiang slid the ring onto the woman’s slender ring finger. As he stared at her rosy, alluring young fingertips, his Adam’s apple bobbed involuntarily.

Yan Liang was very beautiful: her profile was strikingly bold and glamorous, but her face gave off a pure, harmless impression.

Pure beauty with glamor—far too deceptive.

God had given her the most beautiful appearance and the strongest family background, and also a heart that was cold and ruthless.

Qin Jiang was momentarily stunned. In his previous life he feared her like a demon and never properly admired Yan Liang’s beauty. Now, looking closely, he couldn’t help but marvel at the Creator’s favoritism.

He finished placing the ring on Yan Liang and bent to kiss her ring finger.

As if promising himself:

In this life, he would never disappoint Yanyan again.

“To prove my determination, I want to continue studying. Is that okay?”

The air around them froze in an instant.

A chill swept through, and murderous air filled the room in that moment.

“I swear, I’m only going to school — I won’t have anything to do with Bai Chuchu again. If I do, may my whole family meet a bad end!”

Qin Jiang raised his hand and swore on the spot.

Yan Liang knew how much he cared about those parasitic family members. Only then did she seriously appraise Qin Jiang.

She studied him for a long time.

Finally, she rubbed the feeling on her ring finger with her fingertips.

She nodded. “Mm.”

Then she unclasped the chain around Qin Jiang.

Urgent knocking sounded at the door. Butler Xu got permission to enter, and said, “Young Mistress, Third… Third Young Master doesn’t look like he’ll make it!”

Yan Liang’s face showed little expression. With a casual posture, she pulled Qin Jiang to his feet.

The two went to the second-floor window. Not far away, a cocoon-like figure still hung upside down from a tree.

Sure enough, Yan Zuo’s curses were growing weak and breathless.

“Mm, let him down in the evening.”

It was noon now.

Qin Jiang looked over. The sun beat down fiercely, baking the earth — even Yan Zuo hanging under the tree would be susceptible to heatstroke.

That pampered young master was probably going to resent him even more after suffering such punishment.

He had guessed Yan Liang would punish Yan Zuo, but not so severely.

“Miss, Third Young Master’s skin is thin and tender. Hanging like this half a day — how can he bear it! Why not hang him upside down in the house instead?”

At least he wouldn’t be baked under the blazing sun.

Butler Xu couldn’t help but propose this. The Yan family had always doted on this boy and the butler had never seen Young Mistress punish him so severely before.

So he finally gathered the nerve to plead.

“No need. If you move him back inside, how is Jiang supposed to appreciate such a fine view?”

“Don’t you agree, Jiang?”

Yan Liang’s red lips parted softly. Her tone was clearly gentle, yet it sent chills down one’s spine instantly.

Qin Jiang: So Yan Liang knew from the start that he was setting up Yan Zuo?

Butler Xu drew a cold breath, “Young Mistress, aiding and abetting like this—if Madam and Eldest Young Master find out…”

Holy crap! Young Mistress is clearly letting lust cloud her judgment.

That jinx, Qin Jiang!

“He bullied my Jiang first.”

“Jiang belongs to me.”

“Yan Zuo dared to send him out of the house to give blood to Qin Yun, so he deserves punishment.”

“Butler Xu, do you have any objections?”

Yan Liang didn’t argue, but she took Qin Jiang’s hand and stated these facts in a very calm tone.

Butler Xu said, “I have no objections.”

He wouldn’t dare to!

If he dared to object, he was going to get dismembered or something along those lines.

“Mm.”

“Are the documents I got Zhou Ning to prepare ready?”

She had rushed back suddenly and had many urgent matters to deal with.

“Ms. Liang, everything is ready.”

“There’s a transnational video conference in five minutes, please head for the study.”

Liangyue Manor was vast, refurbished like a huge white castle. Atop the castle sat a crescent moon emblem—the Yan clan’s mark—and only the residence of the family’s heir was entitled to that emblem.

Yan Liang nodded and dismissed the others.

Qin Jiang had been pulled up from bed by her. At this moment he hadn’t put on a shirt, so his good physique was fully visible.

He worked part-time jobs often, so although he frequently donated blood, Qin Yun’s illness hadn’t flared up to a point where he was nearly drained dry and he was still able to maintain his physique.

The man’s muscle lines were smooth and powerful, broad shoulders and a narrow waist—built like a natural clothes hanger.

Yan Liang’s gaze roamed over him without restraint, appreciating what she saw.

She knew Qin Jiang well. She was fully aware of all his oddities and changes today.

He only ever gave her a little affection when he was confident he could leave her.

But today, he was overly good to her.

He could even run away and then come back, enduring fear and disgust to interact with her again.

This time, what did he want?

And what could she still give him?

“Jiang, tell the truth… why did you suddenly give in to me?”

What tricks were up his sleeve?

What method was he planning to use to get back at her?

As far as she could remember, he clearly only despised her, spurned her and ran from her.

Qin Jiang was too stunned to speak.

He knew Yan Liang’s vigilant character would have noticed his changes.

But he couldn’t explain his rebirth to her.

So he gritted his teeth, his ears flushed red, and he shouted as if ready to die, “Be-because your figure is too good, so after I’ve tasted it, I can’t stay away anymore!”

In other words, he was saying that he was willing to stay by her side because he…was horny.

“…Pfft.”

Fearing Qin Jiang might harm Yan Liang again, duty-bound Butler Xu and Zhou Ning had been eavesdropping outside the room. Their footsteps faltered and their faces flushed when they heard these words.

Yan Liang froze. Her hand was suddenly taken by Qin Jiang and placed on his firm, powerful abdomen.

It was taut, and the touch indescribably good.

She calmly pinched it a couple of times and was very pleased.

“You can go to school, but the condition is that you sleep with me every night.”

“Can you do that?”

Yan Liang looked up, solemnly staring into his eyes.

In the past, Qin Jiang didn’t like her to stay in his room.

So she could only rest in the room next door. Both rooms were furnished the same way, and her bed was placed right next to the wall like Qin Jiang’s, so it was as though they were in the same room, but their beds were actually separated by just one wall.

But she was far from satisfied.

She wanted to merge his breath, his body, everything of him into herself and possess it all.

“Uh… wouldn’t that be a bit too frequent?”

He’s young now, but excessive indulgence can drain one’s vitality!

“Frequent?”

“I only ask for every night.”

“Is that too much?”

Yan Liang’s eyes turned cold. The air pressure around them dropped again.

Was he disagreeable? So, Qin Jiang was still just enduring her and not accepting her after all.

She couldn’t help but be curious how long he could keep up the act this time.

In the end, Qin Jiang nodded bashfully.

It’s okay, he was young.

He… would definitely manage it!!