Chapter 265 Trouble

He showed no surprise whatsoever, as if everything was within his expectations.

It wasn't until Jiang Ran mentioned that Jiang Yuechen was trying to transfer the president's position that her expression showed a slight ripple.

He exclaimed in surprise, "He really did that?"

"Hmm." Jiang Ran nodded slightly, then said, "But I'm not cut out for business, so I just pushed it back."

When Si Yanxiao heard her refuse, his eyebrows twitched slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Isn't she greedy? How come she would refuse any benefits that are within her grasp?

Compared to her, Jiang Yuechen undoubtedly shocked him even more.

The Jiang Group has a history of over a century. Countless people coveted that position, yet he casually handed it over to them.

He was well aware of the immense pressure he would face, yet he still resolutely brought it up.

This, however, made him take notice...

After finishing his thoughts, Si Yanxiao lowered his eyes to look at Jiang Ran and teased her, "Then why didn't you accept? It seems you have quite a bit of self-awareness."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow and tilted her chin slightly, replying softly, "I treat money like dirt, okay?!"

Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao's lips suddenly curled into a slight smile, and he chuckled softly.

Unlike their usual confrontational style, their conversation carried a hint of humor, sounding more like banter between friends.

So neither of them paid any attention, and a rare moment of harmony emerged in the atmosphere.

The two of them kept the twins a secret from each other, and Si Yanxiao accompanied them during their recovery.

Jiang Ran was surprised by his actions, but he always managed to explain them in a very reasonable way.

After spending these few days together, their relationship has made significant progress.

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More than a week has passed since she was discharged from the hospital. After dealing with Jiang Yuechen's affairs, Jiang Ran has been spending her days in her room taking orders online.

While I was drawing the talisman, there was a sudden, abrupt knocking on the door.

Jiang Ran paused slightly, then slowly said, "Come in!"

The butler responded and pushed open the door to enter. He then nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "Madam, Lu Ziyi is outside and wants to see you."

After saying that, a chill flashed in his eyes.

He had witnessed Jiang Ran's previous relationship with Lu Ziyi, and it was precisely because he knew about it that he felt disgusted and disliked that person, and looked down on him completely.

He originally relied on women to live a life of comfort and security, yet he still considered himself superior and couldn't understand his place.

It's laughable that a man from a humble background can act so proud of himself!

Jiang Ran was stunned when she heard the news. They had already fallen out and made such a mess of things, but she didn't expect him to still have the nerve to come back.

Thinking of this, he suddenly scoffed coldly: "Get rid of him, I won't see him."

Upon hearing this, the butler's eyes lit up, and he quickly replied, "Okay."

He then turned and left, making it clear that he did not want to see him downstairs, and ordered him to leave.

To everyone's surprise, Lu Ziyi remained unmoved and unmoved by what he said.

The butler frowned suddenly and immediately ordered the servants to drive him out.

To everyone's surprise, Lu Ziyi's expression suddenly changed. He abruptly shoved them aside, looked up at Jiang Ran's room, and called out loudly, "Jiang Ran! Come out here!"

Why won't you see me!

The words had barely left his mouth when the butler's expression changed drastically, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes. He quickly urged, "Quick! Gag him!"

The people in the villa area are all rich and powerful. If he shouts like that, won't everyone know about it?

What will become of the Si family's reputation then?

Unexpectedly, Lu Ziyi dodged left and right, avoiding their pursuit, and did not forget to continue shouting loudly: "Can you really ignore the feelings we had before?"

Do you think you can escape everything by not seeing me?

"Don't worry, as long as you don't see me, I'll stay here every day until you're willing to have a proper talk with me!"

Lu Ziyi's voice rose a little higher. Jiang Ran could faintly hear the noise coming from downstairs. She walked to the window, looked down, and saw that his gaze was on her, and he was threatening her.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ran's eyes suddenly turned cold, her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of chill flashed across her face.

He then turned around and went downstairs, heading outside.

Lu Ziyi was loudly proclaiming some random things when he looked up and saw Jiang Ran approaching. The words he was about to say were instantly cut off.

Seeing that he had suddenly fallen silent, the housekeeper followed his gaze and turned around. Seeing Jiang Ran come down in person, he quickly approached and said, "Madam, you don't need to get involved in this kind of thing yourself."

"People who don't know what's good for them will behave after a beating."

After saying that, he looked coldly at Lu Ziyi, his eyes full of malice.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran shook her head slightly and said, "I'm afraid that even if you beat someone up, they won't behave. Instead, they might use this as an excuse to cause trouble."

"It's alright, I'll handle it."

After saying that, she walked a few steps away from Lu Ziyi and looked up at him coldly.

Before she could even speak, Lu Ziyi suddenly scoffed, "Oh, so you've finally decided to come down?"

Jiang Ran ignored his mockery, a hint of contempt flashing in her eyes, and asked coldly, "What do you want?"

"Why are you being so cold?" Lu Ziyi's lips curled into a cold smile, then he continued, "You weren't like this with me before, you were..."

“Indeed, their attitude has changed.” Jiang Ran interrupted Lu Ziyi before he could finish speaking.

You can't expect ivory to come out of a dog's mouth, so what comes out of it is probably not anything nice; on the contrary, it might embellish and spout nonsense.

Lu Ziyi was surprised that she would admit it so readily. A look of astonishment flashed in his eyes. Then he heard Jiang Ran raise her voice and speak again.

“I used to treat you like a pet dog, so I naturally had to be more tolerant of certain things.”

"But things are different now. You've become a stray dog, so why should I still be nice to you?"

Jiang Ran deliberately compared him to a dog, her words full of sarcasm.

Intentionally raising the volume is also a way of subtly expressing one's attitude, so as to avoid being misunderstood by those who do not know the truth based on his one-sided statement.

Hearing the contempt in Jiang Ran's tone, Lu Ziyi's brows furrowed with malice, and his face filled with anger: "You!"

Jiang Ran looked disdainful, raised an eyebrow, and scoffed, "Hasn't your recent disappearance because you've hooked up with a rich guy?"

When Lu Ziyi realized that she had touched on his sore spot, his expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to make a sarcastic remark, Jiang Ran keenly sensed the gaze directed at her from the side.

His eyes narrowed, and he sneered, "What? Are you planning to embarrass yourself in public?"

After saying that, he turned to the butler and said in a low voice, "Let him in. There are too many people watching outside, and it might cause controversy."

"Yes, sir," the butler replied softly.

Jiang Ran lowered her eyes and looked coldly at Lu Ziyi. She parted her thin lips slightly and continued in a cold voice, "Didn't you want to talk to me? How can we talk outside?"

After hearing this, Lu Ziyi glanced at the butler and said coldly, "Didn't you tell me not to come in?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's face showed disdain, and she sneered, "Are you a dog? You listen to whatever I say?!"

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the main hall.

Lu Ziyi could hear the sarcasm in her words, and his face suddenly darkened, his expression becoming increasingly unpleasant. He didn't care that Jiang Ran was using a provocation tactic, and followed her inside.

Upon entering the main hall, Jiang Ran sat directly in the head seat, her face cold and expressionless. She looked down at Lu Ziyi, her eyes filled with icy intent, and then asked in a deep voice.

What are you trying to say?

Lu Ziyi's gaze swept over the servants guarding the area, his expression turning cold: "There are some things I can only say to you. What's the meaning of having so many people standing here?"

Upon hearing this, the butler's expression changed, and he coldly rebuked, "Speak if you have something to say, or get out!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ziyi's expression turned ugly, and he stared intently at him without uttering a word.

Seeing this, Jiang Ran pursed her lips slightly, hesitated for a moment, then turned to the butler and said softly, "You may all go down now."

“But…” The butler looked hesitant and glanced at Lu Ziyi with concern.

Jiang Ran understood instantly, slowly shook her head, and replied, "He can't cause any trouble by himself. I'll call for help immediately if there's any danger."

"Alright then," the butler replied helplessly.

Before leaving, he gave Lu Ziyi a warning look.

When only the two of them remained in the hall, it became much quieter. Lu Ziyi's eyes narrowed slightly as he casually wandered around, occasionally touching a vase or a plant.

He didn't forget to sneer, "Tsk tsk, all of this seems so unfamiliar now..."

"But you, you haven't been abandoned by Si Yanxiao yet?"