Chapter 26 The carriage space wasn't large, but it was enough for one...

Tu Jiaojiao asked incredulously, "Do you need a reason to make a phone call on a whim?"

Her expression was as if she had been punched by Han Cuo, filled with embarrassment, disappointment, and anger.

Han Cuo maintained the same expression, the same eyes, and the same tone, "It's indeed very simple for me to make the call, but in reality, it's about using the Han family to pressure him. It's acceptable in public, but impolite in private."

"It's just calling him over, what's the big deal?" Tu Jiaojiao replied. She was used to being bossy and didn't see the difference between public and private matters.

But Xue Shaoyuan understood, "Brother Han, we underestimated things."

Tu Jiaojiao didn't understand, Xiao Luolin half understood, and Xue Shaoyuan understood but couldn't teach them both in a short time, so he forcibly took control of the situation.

He looked at Jiang Miaomiao and said, "As classmates, it's only right that we help each other. If possible, please call Jiang Bainian over. We'll let you know if we can help with anything else."

Jiang Miaomiao smiled and said, "I was just thinking of cooperating with the Tu family's city logistics, but can Tu Jiaojiao make the decision?"

Jiang Miaomiao agreed and was about to pick up her phone to send a WeChat message to Jiang Zhengye.

Tu Jiaojiao, however, was still determined to cause trouble. She demanded that Jiang Miaomiao put the phone on speakerphone. They had all been blocked from contacting Jiang Bainian, and Jiang Miaomiao, a mistress, actually wanted to contact the real Jiang Bainian? She wanted to gamble on the contents of Jiang Zhengye's phone call.

Jiang Miaomiao raised her eyes again: "Then I must get the best price in the industry, otherwise there's no point in talking."

“Okay, everyone here can be a witness!” Tu Jiaojiao answered readily this time.

Jiang Miaomiao then sent Jiang Zhengye a message: I'm short of money. Only then did she make a phone call, put it on speakerphone, and place the phone on the table.

Everyone waited quietly for what would happen next.

Over there, Jiang Zhengye, who was enjoying a lively gathering, felt a headache coming on when he saw the phrase "I'm short of money".

What are you doing? Are you chasing after debts? Back when the safe was still safe, would tens of millions be a big deal?

He was about to start cursing when he answered the phone, but then he heard Jiang Miaomiao say, "Old Jiang, tell Jiang Bainian to come to Fanlou Restaurant."

Jiang Zhengye laughed in exasperation, "Then why don't you just call him directly? Why are you contacting me? Do you think I'm your mouthpiece?"

Would Jiang Miaomiao admit that she didn't actually have Jiang Bainian's contact information? Besides, "Others can't get Jiang Bainian to come, but I can get you to urge him. Doesn't that make me seem like I'm dominating everyone?"

Jiang Zhengye: "..." You brat, so you wanted to show off even more.

Jiang Miaomiao laughed and said, "...Is it okay or not? Otherwise, I'll really ask for interest?"

Jiang Zhengye, who had intended to take advantage of the situation, suddenly fell silent, finding himself completely outmaneuvered.

He impatiently said "Fine, fine, fine" and hung up. He then dialed Jiang Bainian, who was also loitering in bars, and shifted his anger: "You brat, get your ass to Fanlou Restaurant right now."

Jiang Bainian asked doubtfully, "Why?"

Jiang Zhengye roared, "I told you to go to a social event, and you dare to ask why? Ask again, and I'll disown you!"

Jiang Bainian stared in disbelief: He failed to sell Jiang Miaomiao to the second elder of the Song family in the early stages, so now he's going to sell her to the Tu family?

Surrounded by the bright lights and bustling crowd, he looked at the group of stunningly beautiful women sitting in the private room, who were practically the darlings of any bar, and thought to himself: No, I have to save myself!

...

Fanlou Restaurant.

Everyone was puzzled by the conversation between Jiang Miaomiao and Jiang Zhengye: Does this sound like a mistress and her sugar daddy? Why does it sound more like Jiang Miaomiao is ordering her subordinate around?

Ren Ziwei couldn't help but say, "Jiang Miaomiao, now that the people are almost here, you don't mind giving away spoilers, do you?"

Jiang Miaomiao: "I mind. After all, I like to act mysterious!"

These words made the already flustered Tu Jiaojiao even angrier and more panicked, her legs shifting back and forth.

Wow, I was immediately met with the piercing gazes of three tables of young people as soon as I stepped inside.

But indeed, Tu Jiaojiao, the ill-tempered third young lady of the Tu family, was sitting at the main table.

He greeted us with an air of smugness, as if he'd expected this: "Hello, my old man sent me over to do something..."

Bang! The sound of a door closing suddenly came from behind.

He turned around in alarm and saw Jiang Miaomiao leaning against the crack in the closed door, looking at him with a quiet gaze.

"Ah! What are you doing here? And why did you close the door!" Jiang Bainian reflexively hid behind the pretty girl, making sure to pull them together to block the big devil's view.

This cowardly behavior greatly displeased Ren Ziwei: "Hey, a real man like you, your behavior is too pathetic!"

It's easy for you to talk when you're not the one suffering!

Jiang Bainian secretly touched his newly healed waist, forcibly trying to save face: "I was just letting her have her way, it's called gentlemanly conduct."

Jiang Miaomiao said directly, "When did you ever act like a gentleman and let Tu Jiaojiao take a picture of your household registration book?"

"What household registration booklet photo?" Jiang Bainian was a little confused. "Don't frame me!"

Jiang Miaomiao suddenly understood, smiled, and gestured towards Tu Jiaojiao's position. "Then I'm fine, only that lady needs your help."

Jiang Bainian was alarmed and waved his hand to politely decline, saying, "I am not capable enough to help you."

Tu Jiaojiao, unable to bear it any longer, rushed over and demanded, "Jiang Bainian, why are you so timid towards her?"

She reached out to grab him and try to get him to take sides, but Jiang Bainian instinctively stepped back and said, "Feelings should be kept within the bounds of propriety. Tu Jiaojiao, don't have any designs on me!"

"!!!" Countless people stared at Jiang Bainian in shock.

Jiang Miaomiao remained calm, because Jiang Bainian's previous words proved that he was not familiar with Tu Jiaojiao, and he didn't even know that she had secretly photographed the Jiang family's household registration book. Sure enough, Jiang Bainian said anxiously, "No matter how many people you ask to intervene, I will never agree to marry you!"

"Bullshit! Jiang Bainian, who do you think you are? I'd have to be blind to fall for trash like you!" Tu Jiaojiao cursed, pointing angrily at Jiang Miaomiao: "Is this woman your father's mistress? Is that why she became the acting chairman of your Jiang Group?"

So it turns out they weren't forcing him to sell himself...

Jiang Bainian patted his chest with a sigh of relief, then a moment later, he realized, wait, what did I just say? He almost couldn't catch his breath, "Who are you saying is my father's mistress? Her? You mean her!"

Following Tu Jiaojiao's ultimate conclusion, he looked at Jiang Miaomiao in astonishment, "No way? You had incest with the old man?"

Jiang Miaomiao gave her a cold glance: "Did you have the guts to say that again?"

Jiang Bainian shook his head vigorously: "I was just joking. Since it's not a marriage proposal, I'll be leaving now."

Tu Jiaojiao grabbed him again, refusing to let go: "What did you mean by that just now? Who is she to your family?"

Jiang Bainian didn't want to risk being kicked in the back by Jiang Miaomiao in public, so he wisely said, "...My sister."

Tu Jiaojiao was thunderstruck: "What are you talking about? You're clearly the same age! You're like god-sisters, aren't you?"

Isn't life just a fucking joke?

Jiang Bainian was also furious, but the truth was: "We are fraternal twins, but she grew up in the suburbs with my grandparents."

This answer was unexpected by everyone. Tu Jiaojiao made a last-ditch effort: "I don't believe it! Why didn't she say anything back then? Wearing her shabby school uniform every day, all for that little bit of scholarship money..."

Jiang Miaomiao raised her eyebrows, amusement on her face: "Did my shabby clothes affect my being voted the class beauty? Didn't I mention whose daughter I am that helped me secure first place in the whole school in the exams? Tu Jiaojiao, I excel in everything, so I sympathize with someone like you who is inferior to everyone else. I finally managed to give you a little bit of 'family background' advantage, but couldn't you just quietly weigh it instead of puncturing it yourself?"

Then she fainted from anger, without even having time to ask for clarification about her rumored relationship with Jiang Bainian.

Amidst the chaos caused by Tu Jiaojiao's fainting spell, Jiang Miaomiao managed to pull Jiang Bainian away successfully.

Feeling bored, Han Cuo also left, and then more students followed suit. They were just there to watch the spectacle, not caring who the main character was.

***

The group that left was led by Han Cuo, who just happened to step into the elevator that Jiang Miaomiao and the others were in.

Han Cuo stood with his hands behind his back next to Jiang Miaomiao. The other students seemed to take a step back, with these two as the center. Although their postures and auras were different, they were all rich and noble, hence their extraordinary temperament.

Jiang Bainian, with his hunched back, looked completely out of place next to the two heavily made-up internet celebrity girls!

Jiang Bainian was originally thinking that he was the one who was qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with Han Cuo, but at this moment he realized that he was not as good as others, and he secretly straightened his back.

Jiang Miaomiao caught a glimpse of this small action out of the corner of her eye and thought to herself that he still had some sense of shame.

They tried to get close to Han Cuo, but were stopped by other students who tactfully stepped forward.

But they were unwilling to let this golden opportunity slip by, so they swayed their bodies coquettishly and said in a sweet, soft voice, "So you're the Mr. Han from the newspaper? You're even more handsome than in the photos, we almost didn't recognize you."

"Young Master Jiang, they are all your sister's old classmates. Do you know them? Please introduce them to us."

"Sister Jiang, you're amazing! Even your classmates are celebrities and famous figures. Why didn't you introduce them? Don't be so stingy!"

Jiang Miaomiao turned her head, her cold eyes sweeping over the two men before finally settling on Jiang Bainian. "Where did you come from?"

The words were simple, but Jiang Bainian understood unexpectedly. His face had darkened because of his two female companions' excessive flattery, and he gritted his teeth: "You two, shut up! If you want to hook up with men, go back to the bar!"

The two female companions were startled by Jiang Bainian and instantly looked extremely pitiful.

Unfortunately, no one in the entire elevator paid them any attention, not even deigning to glance at them, because they were all used to these kinds of girls who wanted to climb the social ladder just because they were young and pretty. After a while, they realized they were embarrassed and wilted, and dared not make a sound anymore.

Han Cuo spoke slowly and deliberately: "Miss Jiang? We are clearly a perfect match."

Jiang Miaomiao was extremely polite, "I wouldn't dare. The Jiang Group is just making a living under the Han Group."

Ignoring her aloof expression, Han Cuo chuckled to himself, "But back then, it seemed like I was begging you for food."

Jiang Miaomiao replied, "Really? Young Master Han clearly stated that I am a dull and boring bookworm, how could I possibly be of any interest to him?"

Han Cuo glanced at her and teased, "If sand gets in your eye, that counts as sand. There's plenty of time, Miaomiao, we'll meet again someday."

The two chatted in a lukewarm manner, but every word they uttered contained hidden meanings.

Even Jiang Bainian could hear a clear boundary between the two.

The elevator doors opened with a "ding".

Han Cuo turned and left, and all the other students followed.

He walked on, his smile growing more and more playful.

On the contrary, Jiang Miaomiao's gaze grew increasingly gloomy. She realized that Han Cuo was going to deal with her!

Jiang Miaomiao then stepped out of the elevator, and several light coughs stopped Jiang Bainian from escaping.

“Let Lao Geng take your two friends back. You give me a ride, let me experience what it means to cry in a sports car rather than laugh on a bicycle!” Jiang Miaomiao said.

Jiang Bainian was about to refuse when she said, "Tu Jiaojiao said you made her take a picture of the Jiang family's household registration book. If Old Jiang finds out, what do you think the consequences will be?"

Jiang Zhengye, whose safe was emptied after his concubine learned the password, is now a nervous wreck and will never let Jiang Bainian, who leaked the Jiang family's household registration book, get away with it!

Jiang Bainian argued, "I'm not familiar with Tu Jiaojiao. Just because she says I asked her to take the picture doesn't mean it's true."

“If Old Jiang thinks so, then it’s fine,” Jiang Miaomiao replied, then took out her phone and played a voice message she had just secretly recorded:

[Tu Jiaojiao: I went through a lot of trouble to get this from Jiang Bainian.]

[Tu Jiaojiao: Who told me to be friends with him?]

...

Although she guessed that Tu Jiaojiao had secretly photographed the household registration book without Jiang Bainian's knowledge, it wouldn't be difficult for her to frame Jiang Bainian based on just a few words in the recording.

Jiang Bainian stared at her as if struck by lightning.

Jiang Miaomiao sat in the passenger seat as she wished.

But the next moment, the back door opened, and the two girls forced their way in.

They couldn't hook up with Han Cuo and his group in the first place, but now they want to continue to fawn over this young master Jiang Bainian. "Young Master Jiang, we sisters have finally managed to fly from the mainland to Hong Kong, and we don't want to go back yet. Since Sister Jiang wants to experience a sports car, why don't you take us with you?"

Jiang Bainian covered his face. It's one thing for these girls who freeload off others to have fun in bars and nightclubs, but it's really embarrassing to bring them out in public!

He waved his hand and shooed them away, saying, "If you still want me to buy you bags tomorrow, get off the bus."

"Young Master Jiang, don't be so fierce! You clearly liked us two sisters a lot before, and you promised to give us limited edition bags tomorrow, you can't go back on your word! The night view of Hong Kong is so beautiful, whether you take one or two, it's still the same, so just take us sisters with you. At worst, you can do whatever you want tonight!" The two of them climbed from the back seat to the front seat, acting cute and pitiful, their four hands pulling Jiang Bainian so hard he almost lost his mind.

Jiang Miaomiao sighed and said, "Forget it, Jiang Bainian, you might as well go home and die."

She opened the door and got out of the car, calling to the driver who was still watching them leave.

Jiang Bainian was stunned. He pulled out the car keys, quickly opened the door, and chased after them, not caring that there were two alluring beauties inside the car.

He tried every possible method, both gentle and forceful, to persuade Jiang Miaomiao:

"Hey, let's talk this out! Why do you always have to make a scene in front of the old man?"

"Jiang Miaomiao, you can't be too ruthless! We're siblings, even if our bones are broken, our tendons still connect!"

...

"Old Geng, you're not allowed to open the door for her!"

"Old Geng, open the car door for me right now!"

"Old Geng, do you even consider me a young master?"

He was in so much pain that he bent over and covered his nose, and two streams of hot fluid immediately flowed out.

Jiang Miaomiao cursed, "Narrive all you want, but you even grabbed the steering wheel while driving? If you want to die, don't drag us down with you!"

Jiang Bainian covered his nose, his vision nearly blurred with anger, almost collapsing like Tu Jiaojiao. Having reached his limit, Jiang Bainian launched a desperate counterattack, lunging at Jiang Miaomiao with both hands and feet.

Old Geng, who was driving, glanced back through the rearview mirror, shook his head and muttered, "How cruel," before pressing down the partition to avoid seeing it.

The carriage was not large, but it was large enough to stage an ethical tragedy.

When the car finally stopped in front of the Jiang family villa.

Jiang Miaomiao got out of the car without being hurt, while Jiang Bainian rolled out of the car with a bruised and swollen face, but he still stubbornly clung to Jiang Miaomiao's long legs and dragged her backward.

If he can't beat her, he'll just wear her down! That's what he thought.

It's not a hallucination!

...He was dragged little by little across the damp, thorny grass.

...He was dragged up three cold, stiff steps, one by one.

...He was dragged inch by inch across the smooth, heavy vermilion threshold.

When he was dragged into the living room not only with a bruised and swollen face, but also covered in mud, the wide and long trail along the way showed that Jiang Miaomiao didn't treat him like a human being!