Chapter 313 He Qifeng, you're just a simp.

A bolt of lightning ripped through the night sky, its stark white light illuminating He Qifeng's face and revealing his狰狞 (zhengning - ferocious/hideous) appearance.

All that could be heard in Jiang Xingyao's ears, besides his shrill laughter, was the busy tone of the phone being disconnected.

He Qifeng said, "Was that Qin Jiangnan who called just now? I didn't expect him to be such a romantic."

Jiang Xingyao, I really don't understand. You have so many people who like you and adore you, so why do you still have to go against Cancan? Why do you have to destroy her feelings for you?

"Can Can has suffered so much, why can't you just let her go!"

This matter had become a deep-seated worry for He Qifeng.

He always felt that Jiang Cancan's death was due to Jiang Xingyao's targeting.

Jiang Xingyao said, "I have never gone against Jiang Cancan. She was always the one who provoked me first."

He Qifeng, you really need to think carefully about how many of the things Jiang Cancan has said to you over the years are true and how many are false.

Everyone knows she's lying through her teeth, except you. Don't you think you're ridiculous?

Jiang Xingyao wasn't afraid of arguing with He Qifeng; what she wanted was a topic that could keep He Qifeng occupied, and only in this way could she buy time.

He Qifeng said, "You bitch, Cancan is already dead, and you're still throwing mud at her."

Jiang Xingyao, do you have no shame? Why are you so vicious to Can Can?

She's so innocent and kind, why can't you tolerate her?

“Jiang Cancan is innocent and kind, but that’s just a facade she puts on in front of men. He Qifeng, sometimes I really don’t understand how she could lie to you for so long. Should we say she’s smart or you’re stupid?” Jiang Xingyao asked.

He Qifeng said, "Cancan has never lied to me. Stop trying to smear her. I'll send you to your grave right now."

Seeing that he couldn't catch Jiang Xingyao, he simply raised the stone in his hand, intending to smash it directly into the car window.

Another bolt of lightning ripped through the sky, illuminating He Qifeng's face and the viciousness in his eyes. Jiang Xingyao felt a chill run through her body, and despair almost spread to her entire heart.

She was trembling with fear, but she still gritted her teeth and held Jin Qingyu's head in her arms.

This action was almost instinctive for her.

Seeing this, He Qifeng laughed again: "Heh, my Cancan is gone, but you two are quite affectionate. I'll send you both to see her now."

Just as He Qifeng was about to smash the rock in, the cramped carriage made it impossible for anyone to escape, and Jiang Xingyao closed her eyes in despair.

The long-awaited pain did not come for a while. Jiang Xingyao heard what sounded like a heavy object hitting something outside, along with He Qifeng's cursing.

It seems like he's cursing Qin Jiangnan.

When Jiang Xingyao opened her eyes, she saw that He Qifeng, who had just been fighting fiercely, had been pinned down by Qin Jiangnan and tied up with withered vines from the roadside.

Jiang Xingyao's heart, which had been clenched tightly, finally relaxed a little at this moment.

Qin Jiangnan had finished dealing with He Qifeng. He said, "It's alright, Yaoyao, open the car door."

Jiang Xingyao nodded, unlocked the car door, and was about to get out when Qin Jiangnan said, "The rain is too heavy, don't get out yet, how are they?"

Jiang Xingyao said, "I don't know either. It seems that Jin Qingyu hit his head and bled a lot. I haven't checked on the mayor and the driver yet."

Of the group, only she was conscious, thanks to Jin Qingyu's protection. As for the others, their situation was certainly not good.

Qin Jiangnan opened the car door, leaned in, and glanced at the town mayor and driver. He said, "I have some disinfectant and hemostatic medicine. I'll give them some basic treatment first. Do you have any medicine? I'll see if I can find anything useful later."

He arranged everything in an orderly manner, and he didn't seem like the mischievous young master that Jiang Xingyao remembered at all.

Jiang Xingyao quickly helped Jin Qingyu to the side. She went to the trunk to find medicine, while Qin Jiangnan was already using a flashlight to treat the town mayor's wounds.

Jiang Xingyao asked, "Did you call the police? When will they arrive? And what about the ambulance...?"

"The rain is too heavy, the roads here are difficult to travel, and cars can't get in at all. It will take them some time to get here," Qin Jiangnan said.

The car that Jiang Xingyao and the others were in was hit and pushed down the mountain. There was only one narrow road that could get them here, and neither police cars nor ambulances could get through.

"Don't worry, I've learned first aid and can handle it easily. Don't worry, Yaoyao, I won't let anything happen to you," Qin Jiangnan reassured Jiang Xingyao.

But even in this extreme environment, Jiang Xingyao couldn't calm down for a long time. She asked again, "Qin Jiangnan, why are you here?"

Qin Jiangnan gave a somewhat vague answer: "It was just a coincidence. I've been rock climbing in the mountain city recently. I guess it was fate. Who would have thought that I would happen to be near you?"

In fact, this is not a coincidence at all.

He had indeed been in Shancheng these past few days, but he came here specifically because he learned that Jiang Xingyao was doing charity work in Lanyun Town.

Even though he knew Jiang Xingyao didn't like him, he still instinctively wanted to come and see her when he heard news about her, especially knowing that she was so close to him.

When Qin Jiangnan arrived in Lanyun Town, he heard that Jiang Xingyao had already gone to Lianhua Village. He waited until evening but Jiang Xingyao did not return, so he went to check on her. He then met other town staff who had been traveling with Jiang Xingyao and learned that the car Jiang Xingyao was in had been in an accident.

Qin Jiangnan has come a long way.

When the call went through, he had someone check his location, which allowed him to appear in time.

However, Qin Jiangnan did not intend to tell Jiang Xingyao any of this.

He had seen how Jiang Xingyao protected Jin Qingyu in that desperate situation.

She ultimately decided to return to his side, but in doing so, her good intentions would only become a burden.

Qin Jiangnan didn't want his affection to become a burden, so he simply wanted Jiang Xingyao to think that it was all a coincidence.

He just happened to be nearby and just happened to save her.

Qin Jiangnan stopped the bleeding for all three people before checking the medicine Jiang Xingyao had brought. Since he didn't know when the rescue team would arrive, he sprinkled the deworming medicine nearby.

He didn't mind the muddy ground and squatted down by the car to talk to Jiang Xingyao.

The rain outside was still drizzling. Jiang Xingyao moved a little further into the car to make room for Qin Jiangnan. She said, "Qin Jiangnan, come on in first. Don't catch a cold."

"No need, I'm in good health, and I have to keep an eye on this guy," Qin Jiangnan said.

He Qifeng was right at his feet, his face bruised and swollen, but he still shouted defiantly, "Qin Jiangnan, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business and to release me right now."

What's the point of protecting this bitch? She doesn't even care about you; she loves Jin Qingyu. Why are you making a fool of yourself?

"Cancan was good to you before, but now that Cancan has been murdered, I don't expect you to avenge her. I just advise you not to get involved in this matter."

"Advise me not to get involved? But I've already gotten involved, so what can you do about it?"

"He Qifeng, you gave up being the rightful heir of the He family to ruin yourself for a prostitute. You've really disgraced our circle," Qin Jiangnan said sarcastically.

He Qifeng struggled, his face contorted with rage as he glared at Qin Jiangnan: "Who are you cursing? How could you use such words to insult Cancan? Qin Jiangnan, I'll fight you to the death!"

"Let's talk about breaking free first, He Qifeng. You're just thinking you're being affectionate, but you're actually Jiang Cancan's lapdog. Do you really think Jiang Cancan likes you? If she liked you, she wouldn't be bringing someone else's child for you to take over."

"You're still seeking revenge for him and willingly committing crimes? You're hopelessly stupid," Qin Jiangnan said.

He Qifeng used all his strength, his face turning blue and purple, but he still couldn't break free of the rattan binding Qin Jiangnan. He said, "You still have the nerve to talk to me like that? Aren't you just a simp? Qin Jiangnan, if you're really that clear-headed, let me go. Don't stop me from avenging Cancan. Since this woman doesn't like you, you don't need to help her, do you?"

"I'm perfectly sober. Even if the person here today isn't Yao Yao, but just a stranger, I would still stand up for justice if I encountered a villain like you. I think you should save your energy to go and explain to the police."

"However, I hope that when the truth comes out, you won't regret everything you've done," Qin Jiangnan said.

He glanced at Jiang Xingyao and saw that her expression had softened considerably, which made him feel relieved.

He had clearly seen Jiang Xingyao's unease just now; he had deliberately argued with He Qifeng.

An overly quiet atmosphere tends to amplify people's fears and cause them to overthink things; he deliberately made a commotion.

Amidst Qin Jiangnan and He Qifeng's curses, the police arrived first, followed shortly by the ambulance. Only then did Jiang Xingyao learn that the driver had died on the spot, and Qin Jiangnan had kept it a secret from her for fear of frightening her.

The town mayor and Jin Qingyu were quickly put into an ambulance, and He Qifeng was also taken into custody by a police car. Police officers were on the scene handling the aftermath.

Jiang Xingyao, as one of the parties involved, was also kept behind.

She was still reeling from the fact that the driver had died long ago. Just a short while ago, he had spoken to her, and when the road was bumpy, he had given her an orange to keep her from getting carsick.

She didn't eat the orange, but because of this sudden accident, it rolled to some corner of the carriage.

But in Jiang Xingyao's palm, the touch of the orange seemed to linger, and she could almost see the driver's polite and honest smile.

She couldn't understand how He Qifeng could be so heartless, willing to drag a whole carload of people to Jiang Cancan's grave just for a hatred he hadn't even thoroughly investigated.

Qin Jiangnan placed his hand on Jiang Xingyao's shoulder and said, "Don't be afraid, I'll be with you."