Chapter 113 He only has himself to blame
"You!" Song Yuqing didn't expect Lu Ziyi to be so shameless, and for a moment she didn't know how to refute him.
He forced himself to suppress his anger, feeling that all his previous affection had been wasted.
He pointed directly at Lu Ziyi and angrily rebuked him, "Shameless! You despicable person!"
Lu Ziyi frowned slightly at her insults. An Li, standing to the side, flashed a hint of displeasure and said coldly, "This is all just wishful thinking on your part. Who can you blame?"
Watching the two of them sing and dance, Song Yuqing felt like a clown.
He laughed in exasperation, a hint of self-mockery flashing in his eyes: "Good! Well done!"
"I'd like to see what kind of end you two will have, since fortunes change and you're in cahoots!"
Hearing Song Yuqing's curses, Lu Ziyi didn't care at all and suddenly sneered: "Likewise."
Song Yuqing looked up at him, knowing that he was implying what she had done before, but he didn't say anything because the matter involved him.
Seeing that Song Yuqing had no self-awareness and was still pestering her, An Li's eyes showed a hint of annoyance. She took out a wad of cash from her bag and threw it at Song Yuqing.
With a disdainful look, he said sarcastically, "Alright, alright, all you want is money, right? Take the money and get lost!"
She was spoiled and pampered from a young age, which made her arrogant and disdainful of others.
They were completely unaware of how much of a shock this action was to Song Yuqing, who had a very strong sense of self-esteem.
Song Yuqing lowered her eyes slightly, looking at the wad of money thrown at her. Her expression grew increasingly unpleasant. Her gaze sharpened, and she sneered coldly, "You think money can solve everything?"
She does love money, but compared to Lu Ziyi, she chose to put him first; otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to bribe officials and grease palms for him.
But now they're being insulted like this...
Upon hearing this, An Li smiled sarcastically: "Don't you understand the saying 'money makes the world go round'?"
As he spoke, his gaze swept over the money in her hand: "If you think the money isn't enough, just say so. Why put on this hypocritical act?"
"Don't worry, I'll give you a good price. I can't let you serve Ziyi for so long for nothing, can I?"
His words were full of sarcasm, which Song Yuqing found extremely offensive.
She was making it sound like she was a prostitute.
The money and goods were settled in cash?
joke!
While they were arguing, Jiang Ran and the others stood not far away, watching everything with cold eyes.
Si Youlin glanced at Jiang Ran suspiciously, and seeing that she didn't step forward to help, he looked puzzled.
Wasn't she on good terms with Song Yuqing? How could she stand idly by?
Jiang Ran looked up in that direction, her face clearly showing an expression of watching a show.
Originally, it was because Si Yanxiao and Si Zuochen both needed Chinese medicine to promote their recovery, and there wasn't enough medicine available, so she went out to buy some.
But just before leaving, Si Youlin insisted on coming along, claiming he was worried about her coming out alone. But what was his real reason?
Left with no other choice, I brought it along, only to witness this "good show" in the process.
The maid, looking puzzled, couldn't help but ask as she watched Song Yuqing being ridiculed. "Madam, are we really not going to go up and help?"
She herself couldn't stand Song Yuqing's behavior, who acted like a bully in the Si family, behaving as if she owned the place and ordering them around at will. So she felt quite pleased to see this scene.
However, considering the relationship between her and Jiang Ran, she could only speak up to remind her, lest she bring up old grievances later and get herself implicated.
To everyone's surprise, Jiang Ran merely smiled upon hearing this, then her expression turned mocking as she asked in confusion, "Why should we go and help?"
The maid was taken aback, then heard Jiang Ranfu continue, "All of this is just her own doing; who else can she blame?"
Having said that, he scoffed coldly: "She brought this upon herself... She deserves what she got!"
Song Yuqing has fallen to this state, and I was the mastermind behind it all. Should I go and help her?
Wouldn't that be like lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot?!
Upon hearing this, both the maid and Si Youlin were shocked and stood there dumbfounded.
Si Youlin looked up at Jiang Ran, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
Jiang Ran noticed his expression, smiled slightly, and said with a gentle laugh, "What? Don't you understand why I'm doing this?"
Si Youlin nodded without hesitation and replied, "Indeed, I don't understand. Aren't you good friends?"
"Why do you act like it's none of your business?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow, looked up at Song Yuqing, a hint of coldness in her eyes, and suddenly scoffed, "Good friends? There are conditions to becoming good friends."
As she spoke, she looked down at Si Youlin and said softly, "If someone only wants to take from you and then turns around and blames you afterwards, that kind of person is not a good friend."
Seeing that Si Youlin still looked like he didn't quite understand, Jiang Ran pursed her lips and continued, "It's okay, you'll understand later."
Upon hearing this, Si Youlin frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased.
What he hates most is being treated like a child and brushed off with a simple "it will be over soon."
Jiang Ran had no idea what he was thinking. After giving Song Yuqing a cold look, she prepared to leave the scene.
Si Youlin hesitated, not wanting to miss the opportunity to make Song Yuqing lose face, and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you going to take another look?"
Seeing him reveal a rare gossipy side, Jiang Ran couldn't help but smile slightly and chuckle, "There's no need to waste time on unworthy people."
"Besides, didn't they just say the main points of the matter? It's just the same few sentences over and over again, nothing nice to hear."
Hearing Jiang Ran's explanation, Si Youlin lowered his brow slightly, finding it quite reasonable. He stopped arguing and followed closely behind her, leaving directly.
The traditional Chinese medicine shop is not far away; it's just around the corner.
After Jiang Ran went inside, she told the clerk what kind of medicine she needed, while Si Youlin listened to her use of professional terminology.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He knew that Jiang Ran was proficient in traditional Chinese medicine, but this was the first time he had seen her show this side of herself.
Jiang Ran noticed the gaze directed at her from the side, looked down at Si Youlin, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Si Youlin was caught red-handed while stealing a glance, and quickly looked away, a hint of unease flashing across his face. He casually pointed to a medicinal herb and changed the subject, asking, "What is this?" "Agrimony." Jiang Ran glanced at it and answered casually, "This herb is used to eliminate stagnation and replenish deficiencies. It can clear up excess stagnation and quickly replenish the body's deficiencies."
"It's for Si Zuochen."
Upon hearing this, Si Youlin frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes: "Does he still have pent-up emotions?"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of Old Master Si's symptoms. Jiang Ran had previously mentioned that he had pent-up emotions in his body.
Doesn't this indirectly suggest that since they share the same symptoms, Si Zuochen's health is also deteriorating?
Jiang Ran noticed that Si Youlin's expression suddenly tightened, and she vaguely knew his worries.
He quickly reassured him, "Don't worry, it's nothing serious. He'll be fine after taking some medicine."
"Hmm." Si Youlin felt a little relieved upon hearing Jiang Ran's words, and his expression softened slightly.
After he finished speaking, the herbal medicine shop fell silent, and no one spoke again.
After waiting for a while, Jiang Ran took the medicine that she had divided up, and the maid paid for it.
The three of them left the herbal medicine shop and headed towards the parking lot.
Unexpectedly, an uninvited guest suddenly appeared before them.
Song Yuqing and An Li argued endlessly, but the argument ended without a resolution. The two left hand in hand, leaving her standing there in a daze.
Just then, she suddenly saw a familiar figure appear not far away. Her eyes sharpened, and she quickly walked over.
Jiang Ran looked at Song Yuqing blocking her way, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face. What a small world...
I was already deliberately avoiding her, but who knew we'd run into each other like this.
She instinctively stepped forward, shielding Si Youlin behind her. After all, Song Yuqing's thought process was different from others, and she might do something extreme.
Si Youlin sensed Jiang Ran's movement, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.
When Song Yuqing saw Jiang Ran, she felt as if she had suddenly found a backer, and An Li's earlier mockery of her seemed to have found a target to vent on.
She pursed her lips, putting on a very aggrieved expression: "Ranran..."
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