Jiang Li was unaware of the conversation that took place among the Jiang family members.
Of course, she didn't care.
Without Jiang Xueqi holding him back, Jiang Li arrived at school ahead of schedule, giving Lu Jiming ample time to eat.
Lu Jiming looked at Jiang Li, panting, but his eyes were faintly shining. "Jiang Li, do you think I've improved?"
Jiang Li was too embarrassed to directly criticize Lu Jiming, so she thought for a moment and said, "At least you should be able to get a place in the long-distance race at the school sports meet."
Lu Jiming: "..."
He was originally at a level where he could have won a prize, okay?
"Let's go, I'll treat you to breakfast."
"Okay!"
After a hearty meal, the two returned to the classroom, with some time still remaining before class.
Jiang Li's gaze inadvertently swept over Jiang Xueqi's seat.
Lu Jiming noticed Jiang Li's gaze and couldn't help but ask, "Didn't we tell her to take a taxi to school? Why hasn't Jiang Xueqi arrived at school yet?"
After a pause, Lu Jiming's expression turned somewhat panicked. "Could something have happened to her on the way?"
Although I don't like Jiang Xueqi, if something really happens to her...
Lu Jiming still felt guilty deep down.
"No, don't overthink it." Jiang Li calmly withdrew her gaze. "Someone like her wouldn't let herself be taken advantage of. As for why she hasn't arrived yet, she probably has her own little scheme in mind, right?"
"Where's Xueqi?" Someone who was close to Jiang Xueqi naturally knew that Jiang Xueqi was supposed to run to school with two people. Not seeing Jiang Xueqi, she came over and asked.
"You're asking us? Who should we ask?" Jiang Li met the other person's gaze and asked with a hint of amusement.
"Xueqi said she was going to run to school with you guys today. She even posted about it on her WeChat Moments this morning, but now that you two are at school, where is she?" The girl looked at Jiang Li with resentment. "Did you use some tricks to..."
“Classmate, you need to have evidence before you speak.” Jiang Li’s expression suddenly turned cold. “If you gossip like that, you’ll be sent to the hell of tongue-pulling in the future.”
"Don't try to play tricks on me and confuse me!" The girl was furious. "I'm talking to you about Xueqi now. Tell me, where did Xueqi go?"
"Aren't you close to Jiang Xueqi?" Jiang Li couldn't help but roll her eyes. "If you're curious about where she is, just call her and ask. What? Can't afford the phone bill? Or can't afford data?"
The girl was speechless after hearing Jiang Li's words.
Although she was a little worried about Jiang Xueqi, she wanted to cause trouble for Jiang Li more.
Because of Jiang Li, the entire class had to write letters of repentance and guarantees...
She felt uncomfortable if she didn't vent her anger.
“Jiang Li is right. If you’re worried about Jiang Xueqi, just call her. Is it possible that you can’t get through?” another classmate couldn’t help but speak up.
Just then, a girl suddenly said, "No need to call anymore, Jiang Xueqi posted on her WeChat Moments that she sprained her ankle and went to the hospital."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li and Lu Jiming immediately exchanged a glance.
This didn't happen when they parted ways.
"Jiang Li, you're so vicious." The girl, who was about to make a phone call, put away her phone and said to Jiang Li with disgust, "You deliberately made Xueqi twist her ankle, didn't you? Not only that, you made her go to the hospital by herself. Have you lost your conscience?"
"Yeah, you ate it." Jiang Li replied slowly. "Excuse me for adding that Jiang Xueqi's physical condition isn't good. She can't handle it but she still insists on running with us. Isn't that just causing trouble for others? And we can't be late with her just because she has such a bad self-perception, can we? Besides, what kind of good relationship do we have? Is it worth making ourselves late for her?"
"But..." the girl wanted to say something more.
"But what?" Jiang Li interrupted her directly. "Don't force your ideas on others, okay? We're not close, and we won't become close. I'm not trying to get close to you, but you're always trying to cause me trouble. What? Are you trying to get my attention on purpose? Are you secretly in love with me? Don't be so childish!"
Jiang Li tidied the table and continued, "You're all about to take the college entrance exam. You should mind your own business first. What good will meddling in other people's affairs do to get you into your dream university?"
"You skip class every day, how dare you criticize others?"
"Did my skipping class bother you?" Jiang Li sneered again. "Can't you mind your own business? If you can't even manage yourself, then don't try to control others. You always want to control me. Are you my dad or my mom? Does that mean you have to cover all my living expenses?"
Those who originally wanted to speak up were rendered speechless by Jiang Li's rebuke.
Lu Jiming couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. He said, "That's right. If someone is willing to give me pocket money to take care of me, I wouldn't mind."
Everyone: "..."
After giving everyone a piece of her mind, Jiang Li had a quiet day.
When I returned to the Jiang family home that evening, the atmosphere was somewhat unusual.
It felt even more oppressive than usual.
Everyone in the family was present, all sitting in the living room.
Judging from their appearance, anyone who didn't know better would think they were waiting for Jiang Li to return.
Jiang Li glanced at Jiang Chi, "Did you go for a checkup?"
"Jiang Li, how did you know I had a health problem?" Jiang Chi asked seriously.
Ever since receiving the test results, Jiang Chi has been feeling depressed. Although it's not yet serious enough to be incurable, but...
The situation is not optimistic.
Tumors and cancerous transformation.
“Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes observation, listening, questioning, and palpation.” Jiang Li didn’t hide anything and her expression was very casual. “I have a senior brother who is very accomplished in medicine. When I have nothing to do, I follow him to learn a little. Your complexion is obviously not right. There must be something wrong with your body.”
"Then why didn't you say so from the beginning?" Jiang Chenghao snapped at Jiang Li. "Knowing that Dad's health wasn't good, you still kept it a secret. What exactly did you mean by that?"
"Are you out of your mind?" Jiang Li was speechless. "Are we close enough to say this directly? If I suddenly told you you're sick, would you believe me? You guys already have a bad attitude towards me. If I just told you you're sick, would you believe me or think I'm cursing you?"
Jiang Chenghao's face paled slightly after being rebuked, but he still stubbornly said, "Then, you can't..."
“We’ve known each other for a very short time, you could count the days on one hand,” Jiang Li said slowly. “I’ve known Mr. Jiang for even less time, and every time we meet, the atmosphere is never good. I’d like to talk to you nicely, but what do you do? You’re either banging on the table or throwing chairs. What, do you think I’m being unreasonable?”
"Jiang Li..." Seeing that no one spoke, Jiang Xueqi moved her lips and said with a wronged expression, "Everyone didn't mean anything by it, we all just want you to be well, but your attitude..."
"I don't want to hit anyone right now." Jiang Li looked at Jiang Xueqi coldly, "But if you keep causing trouble for me, believe me, I'll slap you."
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