Chapter 26

The Jiang family meeting place.

The main hall was decorated in a magnificent manner, with the floors and walls spotless, a thick and soft red carpet laid out underfoot, and a classic crystal chandelier on the ceiling shimmering with dazzling light.

Various nobles dressed in elegant custom-made gowns strolled around the hall, chatting and clinking glasses.

The rich floral and wine aromas mingled together, creating a strong and pungent scent that made Jiang Kaile, who had always resisted attending such banquets, feel very uncomfortable, even a little reserved and restless.

"Why give Jiang Xin a necklace at a time like this? She doesn't need one."

Xie Xubai, who was beside him, remained silent for a moment.

Jiang Kaile suddenly remembered that the young man seemed to come from a poor background and was probably even less used to the atmosphere here than he was. His eyes lit up and he became energetic: He was the host, how could he not help his family tutor?

"Ahem! Aside from the Jiang family, you haven't had any contact with other prestigious families yet. Are you nervous? Don't worry, I'll introduce you..."

Before he could even utter the word "Shao," Jiang Kaile saw the young man put his index finger to his lips, gesturing for him to be quiet.

The voices of the ladies could be heard from next door.

"Oh my, Madam Jiang looks better and better these days. Her skin looks much more hydrated and smooth than before, and it's even whiter than snow. It's true that being rich takes good care of you."

Mrs. Jiang covered her mouth and laughed heartily: "No way, hahaha. Let me tell you the truth, my skin has suddenly become so good because of the beauty consultant I just contacted! He's an expert who studied abroad and has won many international awards. He has a whole professional team, and they're currently developing skincare products that can make people look youthful and radiant..."

The other ladies exclaimed in surprise, "Really? It's really that effective?"

"Of course, look at me as an example. Although their products haven't been officially released yet, if you really want them, I can still get him to send you some because of my connections."

Madam Jiang spoke with a smug look in her eyes, then suddenly changed her tone and looked meaningfully at the woman on the other side whose complexion was not good: "Not to mention anything else, just look at Madam Zhang, who is busy with the mess at home all day long. Her face is much more sallow than last time. This is not good."

His mother really did clash with Madam Zhang, her old nemesis, at the banquet, just as Xie Xubai had said!

Jiang Kaile stood there in a daze.

Before they could react, Xie Xubai pointed his index finger to the left, pointing at the rich young man who was talking eloquently.

One of the boys said, "Ha! Are those muscles inflated with air? You managed to get this much in less than a month?"

Jiang's cousin shook his finger meaningfully: "Hehe, you don't know this, do you? Let me tell you secretly."

The boy approached suspiciously, first frowning, then widening his eyes, his face a mixture of shock and surprise. He grabbed the person and said, "Is there really such a miracle doctor? Quick, quick, give me his contact information!"

"I knew you had kidney deficiency..."

That wasn't all. Xie Xubai flicked his index finger again, pointing at the middle-aged CEO in a suit in the distance.

Someone joked, "Mr. Jiang seems to be in a good mood today. Has the matter at the company been resolved?"

Uncle Jiang also responded with a smile, "Yes, it's all thanks to the help of a master. But this also shows that I, Jiang Shi'an, am blessed with good fortune and my luck is not yet over, hahaha!"

The man was instantly filled with curiosity, and gradually lowered his voice: "Such a thorny problem was actually solved smoothly? Who is this expert? Would you mind revealing it to me..."

Along the way, Jiang Kaile has witnessed countless effusive praises of "a certain expert".

He knew that these experts were actually pointing to Xie Xubai beside him, but those people didn't know. Not only did they not know, but under such a coincidence, no one even had the slightest doubt.

Because they simply couldn't imagine that such a capable beautician, senior accountant, and detective could all be the same person!

Xie Xubai unwittingly became the center of attention at the entire banquet, yet remained composed.

He took out his phone, which was on silent mode, and showed Jiang Kaile the continuous stream of notification messages popping up on it.

In just a short while, at least a dozen noble families, recommended by the Jiang family, applied to add him as a friend.

Jiang Kaile was impressed but didn't understand. He excitedly shrugged his shoulders, but after a few seconds, they slumped down in frustration.

What? Even though it's his house, Xie Xubai is more at ease than him and doesn't need him at all.

"Are you still afraid now?" Xie Xubai suddenly asked.

Jiang Kaile suddenly looked up: "What are you afraid of?"

“You’ve been tense ever since you came in. I thought you were scared and uneasy, but it seems I was overthinking it.” Xie Xubai patted the boy’s shoulder and chuckled softly in a voice only the two of them could hear. “But I still want to tell you not to be afraid of unfamiliar places, and not to be reserved when facing all kinds of people. I’m right behind you.”

First, I'll tell you that I have the ability to control the overall situation, and then I'll tell you that I will become your strong support.

In that instant, Jiang Kaile felt more than just peace of mind.

His heart surged with emotion, like a raging storm. He felt as if he were standing not on the Jiang family's land, but on his own kingdom!

"What are you thinking about now?" Teenagers in puberty are always prone to daydreaming. Xie Xubai, who was being watched closely by the kid, felt as if he were being idolized. He immediately slapped the kid, laughing and crying at the same time. "Alright, Miss Jiang hasn't shown up for ten minutes. Let's go find her."

"If nothing unexpected happens, she should be in the courtyard behind the venue."

Miss Jiang's real name is Jiang Xin. She is Jiang Kaile's cousin. Her upright and straightforward personality is a breath of fresh air in the Jiang family.

However, her relationship with Jiang Kaile wasn't good. Perhaps it was Jiang Kaile's reputation that made her always think he was a fugitive murderer. Jiang Kaile didn't bother to explain and couldn't be bothered with her.

The two followed the servant's directions to the courtyard, and sure enough, they saw Jiang Xin's figure.

However, besides Jiang Xin, a man and a woman were standing in front of her, confronting her. In addition, there were many teenagers of the same age, forming a loose circle around them.

The courtyard and the meeting place were connected, so the commotion could be seen from both the upstairs balcony and the back door downstairs. Many people, eager to see what was going on, craned their necks to peek in this direction.

Jiang Xin's voice trembled with anger as she coldly asked the boy in the boy-girl pair, "I'll ask you one more time, what exactly do you and she mean?"

The boy touched his nose sheepishly: "Xin'er, you've misunderstood. There's really nothing between us, we're just ordinary siblings."

The girl nestled against the boy's chest with a pitiful look on her face, and said innocently, "Yes, Sister Xin, there's really nothing between Wenbin and me. You have to believe us."

Jiang Kaile has a strong sense of justice, and these classic, melodramatic lines from a soap opera almost made him laugh in exasperation.

He's not stupid. It's not uncommon in wealthy circles for people to cheer for catching a mistress only to be turned around and accused by the adulterous couple. He can figure out the cause and effect just by reading the gist of it.

What disgusted and repulsed Jiang Kaile even more was that when he saw Jiang Xin being played by the despicable couple, none of the other Jiang family members stepped forward to help; they all stood by and happily watched the show.

Just then, the girl seemed to think she was in control of the farce, and, feeling smug, glanced at the sapphire necklace around Jiang Xin's neck and exclaimed in feigned surprise, "Oh! Isn't this the necklace that Brother Wenbin gave me before? I said the workmanship was too poor and it wasn't pretty, so I didn't take it. What, Sister Xin likes it?"

Jiang Xin instinctively grabbed the necklace around her neck, her face turning green instantly. She stared intently at the boy who was looking guilty and keeping his head down, not daring to utter a sound.

Jiang Kaile finally understood why Xie Xubai had asked her to deliver the necklace.

Although he and Jiang Xin didn't get along, could he tolerate being bullied by the Jiang family on their turf? He immediately grabbed the jewelry box and prepared to rush forward.

Seeing the young man's aggressive demeanor, which seemed more like a fight than a rescue attempt, Xie Xubai's eyebrows twitched, and he quickly pulled him back: "Wait a minute, how do you plan to help Miss Jiang out of this predicament?"

Jiang Kaile looked up, as if he were very experienced, and sneered, "First, beat the man's face until it's bruised, then break his leg, tell the woman not to be arrogant, and finally put the necklace around their necks, wishing the dog couple a long and happy life together, forever locked up. I guarantee these two disgusting guys will never dare to show their faces in the Jiang family again."

"..." Xie Xubai was helpless, but also couldn't help but chuckle. "Now I know how you earned your 'numerous achievements' in news reporting."

Jiang Kaile then realized something was amiss and cautiously glanced at Xie Xubai's expression: "Sorry, I'm used to it... Don't you mind?"

"Special treatment for special groups, why should we be disgusted? As a way to get out of a tight spot, this tactic is also very useful."

"The downside is that it will worsen your reputation, so I still don't really recommend it." Xie Xubai smiled slightly and whispered advice to Jiang Kaile, "Listen to me, just do it this way..."

On the other side, the mockery in people's eyes grew stronger as they pointed and whispered among themselves at Jiang Xin and the other two.

Just as Jiang Xin was wondering whether to take off the necklace and put it in the woman's mouth, Jiang Kaile appeared.

The boy's misdeeds were notorious.

Upon seeing him appear, the young men and women who were still watching the spectacle with great enthusiasm were startled. As if they had seen a raging flood or a ferocious beast, they all took a step back, making way for him.

To their surprise, Jiang Kaile, who was usually as energetic and energetic as a fiery monkey, did not rush over immediately. Instead, he walked slowly and leisurely.

The atmosphere became tense and deathly silent. Jiang Xin, who was preparing to teach the adulterous couple a lesson, didn't want anyone else to interfere at this time, especially not Jiang Kaile, so she immediately frowned.

Before she could speak, Jiang Kaile glanced at the necklace around her neck and said, his tone full of mockery and contempt: "It's really ugly."

Jiang Xin, already seething with anger, was nearly blown away by those words. Then, Jiang Kaile raised his voice and said, "Even if our Jiang family is charitable, does it have to be this extreme? You'll accept any kind of trash from any garbage person? Fine, fine, I know you're soft-hearted and kind. You even feel sorry for stray dogs happily eating poop on the roadside—"

Jiang Kaile turned to the boy: "Right, Mr. Dog?"

The boy froze for a moment, then his cheeks flushed red: "Jiang Kaile!"

Instantly, someone in the crowd couldn't hold back and burst out laughing, even Jiang Xin looked surprised.

But Jiang Kaile's criticism wasn't limited to this. She turned her attention to the girl in the boy's arms, giving her a disdainful look: "And I really don't know if you're genuinely stupid or pretending. Even someone as blind as you can see that the necklace is cheap and ugly, yet that guy still had the nerve to give it to you. And when he failed to give it to one person, he turned around and gave it to another. This kind of penniless idiot who loves to show off, and you're still so close to him? Aren't you afraid of picking up his poor, pathetic ways?"

As Jiang Kaile spoke in a sarcastic tone, the other people's gazes also became strange.

Being called poor and stingy by someone from a prestigious family is a fatal blow, but what's even more devastating is that Jiang Kaile's words seem to make some sense. It's not like their family is short of money; what else could a guy be but poor and stingy if not this behavior?

The girl's face contorted; she felt extremely uncomfortable being stared at. It would be truly embarrassing if people mistook her for holding a straw as a precious treasure.

She looked up at the boy whose face was alternating between pale and flushed, and for a moment she didn't know whether to leave or stay.

"Jiang! Kai! Le!" The boy was truly taken aback, his eyes filled with resentment. But Jiang Kai Le's words froze him in place: "Think carefully, this is the Jiang family home. Are you really prepared to fight me?"

"I don't really care." Jiang Kaile cracked his knuckles, raised his eyes for a moment, his gaze confident and arrogant, "But if you beat the guests so badly they're running for their lives, it doesn't seem to be good for the Jiang family's reputation. I advise you to calm down."

Looking at Jiang Kaile's violent expression, the boy looked like a duck being choked, his face contorted in a ridiculous way.

“That’s right, Mr. Dog, that’s a good boy.” Jiang Kaile chuckled, ignoring the boy’s furious outburst, and looked at the necklace that Jiang Xin hadn’t had time to take off, saying with a smile, “This thing is too ugly, don’t get your hands dirty, let me help you take it off?”

Jiang Xin never expected that Jiang Kaile would come to her rescue, and even silenced those two scoundrels, giving her a good chance to vent her anger.

She clenched the necklace, then finally let go in a daze, looking at Jiang Kaile with a complicated expression: "Thank you for your trouble."

Jiang Kaile remembered Xie Xubai saying that one must be meticulous when dealing with girls and not be too rough, so she reached out and carefully unfastened Jiang Xin's necklace.

As soon as the necklace came off, Jiang Kaile disgustedly threw it at the boy's feet, and Jiang Xin's expression relaxed.

Just when everyone thought the farce was over, Jiang Kaile reached into his pocket and pulled out an exquisite jewelry box.

The jewelry box was decorated with intricate and beautiful patterns, clearly indicating it was no ordinary item. When it was opened, the rubies inside reflected light, their dazzling brilliance immediately drawing gasps of amazement from everyone.

The ruby ​​on this necklace is absolutely stunning! Its surface is exquisitely carved, crystal clear, and as smooth as a mirror. Its color is incomparably gorgeous, as if flames are burning fiercely within, captivating the eye and soul.

The sapphire necklace that the boy gave her was truly outshone at this moment; calling it a inferior product wouldn't be an exaggeration.

"This is the Queen's Heart!"

Jiang Kaile deliberately twirled the jewelry box around, meeting countless dazed gazes, and said with a smile: "This is a treasure created by a famous gem-making master after receiving inspiration from Queen Vera. Legend has it that the queen, seeing the suffering of her people and their misery, mustered the courage to kill the tyrannical and incompetent ruler at the time. After she ascended the throne, she governed the country in an orderly and prosperous manner!"

"This gemstone necklace symbolizes the Queen's nobility and power, as well as her wisdom in upholding justice and eliminating evil. At this very moment—"

Jiang Kaile turned to Jiang Xin, handed her the gemstone necklace, and smiled radiantly: "Beautiful Queen, this is your synonym. All those troublemakers will only become your stepping stones in the end."

"So, may I put it on you?"

The crowd erupted in uproar. Those who had initially just joined in the fun were now shocked, surprised, and incredulous.

What amazed them was not only that Jiang Xin was able to obtain this ruby, but also that the person who gave it to her was Jiang Kaile, the only direct heir of the Jiang family.

As everyone watched, Jiang Xin's breathing became increasingly rapid.

She could hardly believe what had just happened. Looking at the stunned and embarrassed expressions of the adulterous couple, and at the envious and jealous looks in the eyes of the crowd, an indescribable sense of pleasure enveloped her.

“…Of course.” Jiang Xin’s tone softened considerably, even becoming gentle. “Thank you for your trouble.”

Jiang Kaile then took out the necklace and put it on Jiang Xin.

The commotion in the courtyard drew the attention of the adults in the main hall, who happened to see the gemstone hanging around Jiang Xin's neck.

The ruby ​​and the fair, soft skin complemented each other beautifully, making it impossible to look away.

At this moment, Jiang Xin truly became the focus of the entire banquet, just as Xie Xubai had predicted.

Jiang Kaile was actually quite nervous. He only had so much time to memorize his lines, and he was afraid of messing things up by saying the wrong thing. Fortunately, he made it to the end without any major incidents.

Seeing Xie Xubai clapping in the crowd and giving him a thumbs up with a smile, Jiang Kaile felt a little smug.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard Jiang Xin say behind him, "I'm sorry."

Jiang Xin took several deep breaths to calm her agitated emotions. Meeting Jiang Kaile's questioning gaze, she continued, "I was prejudiced against you before. You're not as bad as I imagined, even when you were little..."

The word "wait" remained unspoken. Seeing the growing confusion on Jiang Kaile's face, Jiang Xin seemed to realize something and swallowed the rest of her sentence: "It's nothing."

Why bring up something that's already in the past? Besides, it was a rather frightening thing, so it's better for Jiang Kaile to forget about it.

"Anyway, thank you." Jiang Xin gave Jiang Kaile a bright smile. "I really like the gift you gave me. I will remember that you helped me a lot. If you ever need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Seeing her extremely grateful expression, Jiang Kaile's cheeks flushed slightly. This was the first time he had ever been properly thanked!

He stammered, "It's nothing, it's all a small matter. I'm going back now. Don't worry about those two scoundrels. I'll have security throw them out in a bit."

"Okay," Jiang Xin said with a smile.

Watching Jiang Kaile's retreating figure, she touched the gemstone necklace.

For a fleeting moment, she almost fell for the boy, but at the last second she realized that Jiang Kaile lacked the brains and emotional intelligence to make such a brilliant comeback.

Who is giving him pointers behind the scenes?

Jiang Xin looked up at Xie Xubai standing next to Jiang Kaile. She vaguely remembered that the servants had mentioned that Xie Xubai was the tutor that the Jiang family head had found for Jiang Kaile.

With such sophisticated methods... could this person be a proper tutor?

Xie Xubai noticed the girl's scrutiny, looked up and smiled at her.

His gaze was neither humble nor arrogant, but calm and open, which made those who doubted him feel ashamed.

"I guess I'm overthinking it." Jiang Xin shook her head.

Xie Xubai took in this scene and said to Jiang Kaile, "Miss Jiang is very outstanding. She may become a powerful asset to you in the future."

"Ah...? Her? Helping out is fine too." Jiang Kaile was still basking in the afterglow of being thanked, and couldn't help but ask, "How did you know Jiang Xin would be harassed by that scumbag and bitch today?"

Xie Xubai waved his phone: "I'm the private investigator hired by Miss Jiang. Guess what kind of situation would require me? Actually, she had some suspicions about her boyfriend's betrayal, but she was still hoping for a vague possibility."

Jiang Kaile was completely convinced and patted his chest. Xie Xubai, seeing that he was in a good mood, couldn't help but smile: "How do you feel?"

"Not bad! If this is how I can inherit the Jiang family, that would be wonderful."

Jiang Kaile thought he was going to get himself all dirty, and couldn't help but say, "It's exactly like being a chivalrous knight-errant."

"Upholding justice and chivalry?" Xie Xubai was a little surprised. "How did you come up with this word?"

Ordinary people might find it easy, or they might think that doing so is too convoluted, and that "acting as a chivalrous hero" is inevitably a bit far-fetched.

Seeing Xie Xubai's suspicious expression, Jiang Kaile was taken aback, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she shut her mouth, refusing to say anything.

But how could Xie Xubai give up such a good opportunity to break down Jiang Kaile's defenses?

The time that follows.

Jiang Kaile handed in her class assignment, which Xie Xubai graded. He casually passed the notebook back: "Not bad, full marks. What does 'acting chivalrously' mean?"

Jiang Kaile watered and loosened the soil for the saplings. Xie Xubai arrived and instructed him, "Yes, you need to loosen it a bit here to increase soil aeration. What does 'acting chivalrously' mean?"

Jiang Kaile was exercising, large beads of sweat sliding down his cheeks. Xie Xubai handed him water and a towel, saying, "Don't stop exercising immediately; pay attention to your breathing. What does 'acting chivalrously' mean?"

"You answered this question very well. I can tell you put a lot of effort into it. Good job, I commend you! What does 'acting chivalrously' mean?"

"Here, these are some freshly made snacks from the kitchen. What does 'acting chivalrously' mean?"

"To act chivalrously and righteously refers to..."

"To uphold justice is..."

"Acting as a chivalrous hero..."

"Enough!" Jiang Kaile's cheeks flushed red. "It's just that when I was a kid, I watched TV and thought being a chivalrous hero was cool, and I always wanted to be like them and uphold justice, okay?"

How could there be a teacher who likes to tease students so much! Jiang Kaile couldn't handle it anymore and had no choice but to reveal his true colors.

He thought Xie Xubai would definitely keep bringing up the topic of "hero" or "chivalrous deeds," since such a dream was naive and childish, and would easily make people laugh at him.

Who knew that after Xie Xubai smiled, he never mentioned it again.

One day, Jiang Kaile saw the maid in his house fall down, and pots and pans were scattered all over the floor. He couldn't help but go and help.

The maid thanked him first, but when she saw that the person who helped her up was Jiang Kaile, her face showed obvious surprise and fear. She hurriedly withdrew her hand and said, "No need, young master, I can do it! You can rest."

Jiang Kaile caught a glimpse of the deep fear in the maid's eyes, and his hands froze in mid-air.

What's wrong? You act like you're going to die if I touch you, like nobody cares about helping you. Jiang Kaile pursed her lips, unable to suppress her indignation.

In the past, he would not only walk away but also stomp the porcelain plate to pieces, making the maid have to clean it up.

But this time, he did nothing. He stood there and watched as the maid cleaned the floor and then fled.

Xie Xubai appeared behind him and reached out to pat his head: "You did a good job, Young Hero Jiang, for your act of bravery."

Jiang Kaile was still feeling annoyed when he suddenly heard the title "Young Hero." Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, he jumped back with a red face: "What did you call me? Didn't we agree not to mention this again?"

"Hmm?" Xie Xubai asked in confusion, "Did I promise that before?"

Indeed, no. It was because the young man saw that Xie Xubai didn't mention it again that he assumed he had escaped a disaster.

Xie Xubai chuckled: "Wanting to become a great hero isn't a shameful dream. When I was a kid, I even dreamed of waking up in a candy house and eating and drinking to my heart's content while hugging the house."

Jiang Kaile still felt ashamed: "You said it yourself, that was when I was a child."

"But now I'm thinking, don't you think it's cool to own a candy shop? Milk candy, cookies, marshmallows, and there's even a river of chocolate to drink from at the entrance." Xie Xubai looked at him with a smile.

Jiang Kaile suddenly thought, "What should I do? I can't help but be tempted too."

Regardless, Xie Xubai's attitude made him willing to continue discussing this embarrassing topic. Jiang Kaile said, "But where are the heroes these days? It's laughable to talk about them."

Xie Xubai replied without hesitation: "Steel Man? Spider Man?"

Jiang Kaile was momentarily confused: "What is that?"

"I heard from a former colleague that he is the protagonist of a foreign science fiction movie and is very famous."

"Foreign countries? Aren't there any domestic ones?" Jiang Kaile frowned. The kind of chivalrous heroes he knew were the kind from old TV dramas who roamed the world with swords, seeking revenge and settling scores. He didn't recognize any foreign heroes.

This time, Xie Xubai thought about it for a long time: "Piggy Hero?"

"Can a pig become a hero? Teacher, what you're saying is getting more and more outrageous."

Seeing the boy's disbelieving look, Xie Xubai lightly tapped his forehead with his finger: "Pigs are smart, don't look down on pigs, Young Hero Jiang."

"Can you stop calling me that?" Jiang Kaile blushed again. "I just helped someone up, and you call me a hero?"

"Don't refrain from doing good just because it's a small act." Xie Xubai said eloquently, "As long as you keep a kind heart, your teacher believes that one day you will become a great hero admired by thousands."

Jiang Kaile was thrilled by his solemn voice and couldn't help but observe the other person's face, trying to find a way to comfort or coax him.

The result was no.

Xie Xubai looked at him with a smile, his gaze firm and confident, as if in his eyes Jiang Kaile was already a legendary hero.

Jiang Kaile finally succumbed.

It's not his fault. The boy thought to himself, who could resist trusting and relying on a teacher like Xie Xubai?

"I..." Jiang Kaile's voice was still dry and hesitant when he sounded embarrassed, but this time he no longer hid his expectations, "After I've finished my studies—"

After I become the head of the Jiang family—

"Teacher, would you like to watch those Iron Man, Spider-Man, and GG Bond movies with me? You've only heard of them, but never seen them, right?"

Would you like to continue being my teacher?

"Okay." Xie Xubai rubbed the back of his head, looking into the boy's sparkling eyes, which were full of youthful vigor.

His heart seemed to light up as well, and he couldn't help but smile and say, "The teacher will watch it with you then, and we'll watch everything we want to see."

The matter of Jiang Kaile sending gemstones to Jiang Xin eventually caught the attention of the Jiang family head.

After all, Jiang Kaile's expenses are entirely controlled by the Jiang family, and the young man cannot afford such a precious necklace as the Queen's Heart.

Faced with the Jiang family head's suspicion, Xie Xubai remained calm: "Oh, that was indeed what I gave to Young Master Jiang. It was a high-quality replica that I rented."

Patriarch Jiang: "...You're not kidding?"

Is it a high-quality replica? Or is it rented?

"Master Jiang is joking. How could I possibly afford such a precious gem as the Queen's Heart?" Xie Xubai said humbly. "As long as no one is foolish enough to gossip in front of Miss Jiang, she shouldn't impulsively have the item appraised."

"This is the first time Young Master Jiang has been willing to reconcile with the Jiang family. We can't let things get too tense, or it will be difficult to handle, and Young Master Jiang might back down because of it."

Upon hearing this, the Jiang family head's cloudy and deep eyes instantly cleared up considerably. He immediately ordered the steward to handle the matter and make sure it was not exposed.

"Then, I have another request." To maintain his image as a greedy person, Xie Xubai feigned an expression of being short of money. "The gemstone necklace I gave to Miss Jiang is probably gone forever. Will the Jiang family reimburse me for the cost of renting the necklace and the compensation?"

Patriarch Jiang: "…………"

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

Jiang Kaile no longer acts impulsively, nor does he resort to violence or easily lose his temper.

Under Xie Xubai's guidance, he gradually learned how to get along with people normally and how to use interpersonal relationships to deal with the Jiang family, successfully winning them over and turning them into his own allies.

Unexpectedly, the Jiang family head had a sudden idea one day and found an etiquette teacher for Jiang Kaile.

Originally, Jiang Kaile only had Xie Xubai as his teacher because he only listened to Xie Xubai.

The Jiang family head understood this, which is why he hadn't arranged for other teachers. The fact that he's doing so now is questionable; perhaps he sees Jiang Kaile has been much quieter lately and is now considering using his own people to control him.

Jiang Kaile narrowed his eyes, looking at the etiquette teacher in front of him who had raised his chin and ordered him to stand up and bow, and uttered a single word in a measured tone: "No."

Before the arrogant etiquette teacher could react, Jiang Kaile suddenly grabbed the edge of the table and, with a loud bang, forcefully overturned it! The contents of the table crashed to the floor.

"Who do you think you are?" Jiang Kaile said coldly, enunciating each word clearly, "You dare to call yourself my teacher?"

Ten minutes later, Xie Xubai, who was writing lesson plans at home, suddenly received an urgent call from the old housekeeper, telling him to hurry to the Jiang family to "put out the fire"!

Without a second thought, Xie Xubai rushed to the Jiang family's house, asking on the phone, "What happened?"

The butler stammered and didn't explain clearly, only emphasizing that Young Master Jiang suddenly became enraged after seeing the new teacher, not only overturning the table on the spot but also shouting that he wanted to hit someone.

“…” Xie Xubai said, “I understand.”

Soon, Xie Xubai arrived at the Jiang family home and went upstairs with the bodyguards waiting at the door to Jiang Kaile's room.

Seeing Jiang Kaile's ferocious face, his hands and feet trembling wildly as if out of control, enduring the intense pain and biting his lower lip until it bled, Xie Xubai once again recalled Lu Xiangcai's words.

—You know what a marionette is, right?

Upon seeing Xie Xubai's arrival, the old butler immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and Jiang Kaile's eyes lit up as she looked at him with a pitiful expression.

"teacher……"

Xie Xubai rushed over to Jiang Kaile's side. He reached out, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't touch the threads binding Jiang Kaile. He took a deep breath and rubbed the boy's head: "Apologize."

"Why? I won't apologize! I will never admit that this guy is my teacher!" Jiang Kaile was in so much pain that his face was twitching, but he was still upset.

"Teacher knows." Xie Xubai looked into Jiang Kaile's eyes and said softly, "Do you trust teacher?"

When young people have weighed the gains and losses and come up with a solution, they will show this kind of look in their eyes: gentle and calm.

"..." Jiang Kaile pursed her lips, reluctantly looked at the etiquette teacher, and said with a gloomy face, "I'm sorry."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Kaile's hands and feet loosened, and he felt his submission; the force that had been binding him disappeared.

Just as the etiquette teacher breathed a sigh of relief and smiled smugly, and the old butler couldn't help but show a satisfied expression, Xie Xubai suddenly reached out and swiftly and accurately punched the etiquette teacher hard!

Bang! The etiquette teacher, caught off guard, was knocked to the ground.

Instantly, everyone, including Jiang Kaile, was stunned.

Author's Note:

Tomorrow I'll be uploading clips, so the morning update will be moved to around midnight. Thanks for your support!

I'm recommending my good friend's new novel. The author is a very interesting and gentle person, so her writing is bound to be good =w= You can check it out if you're interested!

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Text: Using a strategy of destroying one's character to subdue a tyrannical villain [System]

Author: Evening Star

Synopsis: Xu Sheng was reborn with a system. Everyone else is reborn into a wealthy family, living a life of luxury, but why is he reborn onto a battlefield, waiting to be slaughtered? QAQ

The system said that even if the tyrant dies, he'll lose his life. Xu Sheng: Why am I always the one taking the fall for others right from the start? QAQ

A general from an enemy state, the tyrant's own uncle, mocks the tyrant's humble origins? No problem, Xu Sheng will give the tyrant a good scolding!

Is the soldier's hatred for the tyrant due to his enemy lineage? Is the tyrant being slandered and misunderstood? No problem, let's see clearly how much effort the tyrant has put into protecting his country!

The tyrant is sick with a fever? No problem, Xu Sheng took off her clothes and crawled into bed to warm the bed...

Huh? What's that hard thing?

Huo Changqi: "...cough cough"

He finally managed to fool the ruthless tyrant into believing that he had been secretly in love with someone for many years, but he never expected that after returning from a victorious battle, the emperor would issue an edict for his vicious elder sister to marry into the fourth prince's household.

It's alright! He can drug his elder sister and get himself into the bridal sedan chair!

...

Huo Changqi was born an outsider. His mother hated him, his father ignored him, his brothers and sisters took pleasure in humiliating him, and his maternal grandparents regarded him as a jackal and a beast. Even on the battlefield, he was abandoned by the soldiers he had just saved with all his might because of his face with foreign blood. He thought he would die from an arrow shot by his own people, but he did not expect that the young master of the Duke's mansion was a complete fool who clung to his back and took an arrow for him.

Huo Changqi: "...Who are you?"

Xu Sheng: "I've had a crush on you for so long, Your Highness. Please give me a chance to be your devoted admirer, okay?"

Huo Changqi: "?"

...

Even after returning victorious and achieving great military exploits, Huo Changqi received no rewards or power, and was even forced to marry a legitimate daughter from some unknown family.

But he had already been bewitched by the little fool who doted on him unconditionally on the battlefield, and didn't want to hold back another girl. He had intended to find an opportunity to break off the engagement with that girl, but unexpectedly, the boy he had been longing for day and night jumped out of the bridal sedan chair, lifted the red veil, and smiled at him cutely and charmingly: "Husband! I've come to marry you!"

Huo Changqi: "...?"

I'm truly defeated by you. You saved me, and I'll stay with you for life.