"Old Xing is indeed a master in Yan Province. Asking you to take care of things was the best thing I ever did."
Jiang Zetian chuckled. Although he had already cursed Xing Nanshan in his heart, his expression was perfectly professional, looking genuinely happy.
Fortunately, Grandpa Jiang didn't wake up right now.
Judging from Xing Nanshan's words, he would be in a coma for at least another week.
This period of time is sufficient.
Jiang Zetian had already made up his mind that after Luo Chen left, he would have the Black Cloud Evil God take action.
Even if killing Jiang Shiyu at the Jiang family home would attract the Tianjin Guard's investigation, Jiang Zetian couldn't care less at this point.
If we wait for Grandpa Jiang to wake up, then everything will be set in stone.
Not only is his daughter going to marry a poor young man, but he also has to hand over his position as head of the family!
This is something Jiang Zetian would rather die than agree to.
Absolutely not!
After all these years of painstaking effort, wasn't it all for the sake of becoming the head of the Jiang family?
Before this, anyone who dared to obstruct Jiang Zetian would suffer his most terrifying retaliation.
It's a fight to the death!
"You're too kind, Patriarch Jiang. I was just doing my duty."
Xing Nanshan cupped his hands in greeting and chuckled.
"Please come this way, Mr. Xing. Let me settle your payment for this consultation."
Jiang Xinyu almost gritted her teeth as she said these words with a smile, and then said, "The Jiang family will remember this immense favor."
"Unforgettable!"
Jiang Xinyu almost ground her teeth to powder when she uttered the last four words.
Her composure was no match for Jiang Zetian's, and even Luo Chen, who was standing to the side, noticed her awkwardness.
Fortunately, Xing Nanshan was in a state of excitement and ignored this point.
"Yes, yes, Miss Jiang, you're too kind, haha."
Carrying his medicine kit, Xing Nanshan excitedly followed Jiang Xinyu to the reception room to settle the consultation fee.
"Patriarch Jiang, I just heard some noise outside. What's going on?"
Luo Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he lied through his teeth, asking the question.
There's no way Ye Feng wouldn't come.
Even if the system corrected the storyline, it shouldn't be that they don't come.
"Ah? My dear nephew, your hearing is really good, hehe..."
Jiang Zetian touched his nose and said with a wry smile, "There was a troublemaker who came to the Jiang family. He seemed to be a martial artist. He seriously injured our security personnel, so I notified the Tianjin Guard, and they arrested him."
"The Imperial Guards... arrested them?"
Luo Chen was taken aback, then his lips twitched, his expression a mixture of wanting to laugh and finding it absurd.
What happened?
Both main characters were captured at the very beginning of the story.
Ye Lin was arrested by the police, and Ye Feng was arrested by the Tianjin Guard.
Is the protagonist really that unlucky?
Or is this some kind of passive attribute?
Will I definitely be arrested if I return to China?
Luo Chen shook his head and sighed.
This damn system really doesn't allow itself to exploit any loopholes.
However, unexpectedly, even without Ye Feng's arrival, Xing Nanshan's secret method was able to cure Old Master Jiang.
In the original story, Xing Nanshan's secret technique was interrupted halfway through its execution. After that, although Ye Feng could cure the illness, he had to come back every now and then to consolidate the treatment. This gave him more opportunities to meet Jiang Shiyu, which is how he gained her favor.
Then he dumped Jiang Xinyu and chose Jiang Shiyu.
Now that he thinks about it, Luo Chen feels a chill run down his spine.
Could it be that Luo Chen in the original novel wasn't actually treating Old Master Jiang's illness, but rather administering a slow-acting poison and coming back every so often to detoxify him?
Such ruthless tactics, just for him to pick up girls?
Who is the real villain?
"Yes, so my dear nephew, there's no need to worry. Now that the old man is alright, why don't we go somewhere else and catch up?"
Although Jiang Zetian said those words, Luo Chen could already tell from his tone that he wanted to send him away.
Anyway, he came here to see Ye Feng, the main character. Since Ye Feng had been captured, there was no point in him staying here. So he nodded and declined, "No need. I've been bothering you for a long time. I won't stay here and bother you anymore, hahaha. I'll come again when I have time. I'll go back now."
“Nephew, you flatter me. No matter what, the Jiang family’s door will always be open to you.”
Even if Jiang Zetian hated Luo Chen, he could only force a smile and dared not show it at all.
After all, even if Luo Chen ruined his plans, Jiang Zetian could only swallow his anger and suffer in silence.
As long as you don't offend Luo Chen and manage to win over the Luo family, you'll reap many benefits.
Faced with the bigger picture, Jiang Zetian held back!
After watching the two leave, Jiang Zetian sat back down in the head seat, dismissing all the Jiang family members around him, leaving only Jiang Xinyu alone.
"Father, what should we do now? I never thought Xing Nanshan could actually cure the old man!"
Jiang Xinyu settled the consultation fee for Xing Nanshan and then rushed over.
This is getting a bit complicated.
Even if Grandpa Jiang doesn't wake up in a short time, his life is no longer in danger.
In other words, Jiang Zetian's time as acting head of the family has begun its countdown.
It could be reset to zero at any time!
"Don't be impatient, there's still a chance."
Jiang Zetian let out a deep breath. Although he was feeling very annoyed, his expression didn't betray him at all.
He knew very well that if he panicked at this moment, it would trigger a terrifying chain reaction.
No matter how panicked he is inside, he must not show it!
"The Black Cloud Evil God is still around. As long as we can get rid of Jiang Shiyu before the old man wakes up, there's still a chance for things to turn around."
Jiang Zetian has made up his mind.
If Jiang Shiyu doesn't die, once the old man wakes up, I'll have to watch helplessly as the position of family head is handed over to someone else.
This was something that Jiang Zetian simply could not accept.
Jiang Zetian would rather die than let things continue as they are.
"Okay, I understand."
Jiang Xinyu nodded slowly.
"For the next few days, go to your friend's house to avoid the crowds and show your face in public. The rest... is up to your father."
Jiang Zetian patted Jiang Xinyu on the shoulder, looked seriously into her eyes, and said, "I will not tolerate my daughter marrying a good-for-nothing. If I really do that, it only proves that I am an incompetent father."
"I won't sacrifice your happiness. Since I've made the decision, I won't regret it."
Jiang Zetian patted Jiang Xinyu's head again, then turned and left without lingering.
He has already decided to do it.
And I will never look back!
[...]
Before Luo Chen and Lang Ya had even left the Jiang family compound, they saw a bald old man sitting in a chair with his legs crossed, munching on corn.
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