Chapter 5, in a bad mood

Although Jiang Shengzhuo has corrected it countless times, saying that it should be "to hold the tray level and respect each other like guests," she still feels that the term "to tidy up" is more in line with the facts

Qiao Lexi chuckled twice and jogged to catch up, "Jiang Erhuo! Wait for me!"

Jiang Shengzhuo threw the cigarette in his hand onto the ground, crushing it several times before speaking harshly, "Annoying!"

If you were to tell me that a beautiful woman has washed herself clean and is lying on the bed with her legs open waiting for you, and you are eager to spend the night with her while abandoning me, your comrade, I would let you go, but you must at least take me to a place where I can catch a taxi first

Qiao Lexi paused, thought for a moment, and decided to be honest. "Originally, there were only a few people of similar age to your family, and I naturally knew that. Cheng Yuwei was indeed at the same school as me while studying abroad, but I only found out about it yesterday. As for the others, I know nothing at all; I was just speaking off the cuff earlier."

She took advantage of the lull to speak slowly, "Grandfather, Grandmother, Uncle Jiang, Aunt Jiang, I have also interacted with Cheng Yuwei. We happened to attend the same school while studying abroad. Her looks and talent are indeed commendable, but her reputation seems to be rather poor. You might want to inquire about it; the Cheng family has spent quite a bit of money and effort over the years to clean up her image. Grandfather, although the Jiang and Cheng families have been family friends for generations, their current actions are rather ungracious. I personally believe that she and Jiang Shengzhuo are truly incompatible.

Jiang Shengzhuo, however, could not bring himself to speak

Although she had been smiling all night, Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly felt a pang in his heart. He gently embraced her for a moment, and before Qiao Lexi could react, he released her and strode forward, calling out as he walked, "Qiao Lezi! I hate you so much! That was a genuine piece! You robbed me of it! My heart hurts so much!"

It is quite evident that the only one capable of managing him is the old master of their family, who probably just left home and might still be carrying injuries on him

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Half an hour later, Qiao Lexi stood idly at the door of the hospital room, neither entering nor exiting. She looked at Jiang Shengzhuo on the bed, squinting her eyes and staring at him for a long time before speaking, "I say, Young Master Zhuo, what route are you taking today? It is truly quite avant-garde"

The next morning, Qiao Lexi stared at the front page headline of the newspaper featuring a report on a traffic accident, feeling an uncanny familiarity with the car in the photograph.

They have all witnessed Jiang Rongxiu's violence and have put on sympathetic expressions.

Just as the previous project had just concluded, Qiao Lexi specifically took a few days off to mock Jiang Shengzhuo up close, an opportunity that is rare and hard to come by

Upon arriving at the door, Qiao Lexi asked the guard, "Is my father here?"

He said that he was in a bad mood yesterday

In a seemingly nonsensical statement, Qiao Lexi understood clearly, smiled faintly, and spoke with a calm demeanor, "I don't care, really don't care. She has been dead for so many years; I have long forgotten what she looked like."

So what is going on now? You three are standing here, and he is lying there

Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly accelerated, executing a beautiful drift, as the car slid into the space between two vehicles. Ye Zinan, Xiao Ziyuan, and Shi Chen remained completely unfazed, leisurely sitting on the front hood, smoking and chatting.

Jiang Mu was a stunning beauty in her youth, and even now, one can still see the breathtaking features she possessed back then. Jiang Shengzhuo's exquisite appearance is largely inherited from Jiang Mu

The other two people burst into laughter, and Xiao Ziyuan, with a mischievous smile, casually remarked, "Could it be... a man?"

It serves them right; driving recklessly in bad weather!

Qiao Lexi asked Ye Zinan, "Did you not boast about how extraordinary his driving skills are?"

As he spoke, a light drizzle unexpectedly began to fall from the sky. Soon, on the elevated road, a dozen sports cars sped along, chasing each other.

You do not need to resort to such harsh measures, nor should you expose your wounds by bringing up matters concerning your parents again

After he finished speaking, he truly ignited Jiang's father. Jiang's mother seized the opportunity and cleared her throat, saying, "Sheng Zhuo, speak properly. Your father has not been well lately; do not provoke him."

Father Jiang glanced at his wife, and indeed, she did not jump up. Grandma Jiang placed a piece of fish in front of Jiang Shengzhuo, speaking earnestly, "Xiao Zhuo, you are not young anymore; it is time for you to consider marriage. I have heard that the child from the Cheng family is quite good-looking and talented."

Jiang Shengzhuodun looked as if he wanted to devour her, "How dare you speak such nonsense! What if the old man really goes to investigate?!"

Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly stopped, looking to the front right, "Hey, we are almost at your house, do you want to go in and take a look"

Jiang Shengzhuo continued to walk forward, lazily responding, "I barely passed."

Ye Zinan looked through the layers of smoke at him, "What’s going on? It’s late at night, and you’re in such a good mood to block off the elevated road for a street race, yet you called us out here and there’s not a sound to be heard?"

Upon arriving at the location, I could see from a distance more than a dozen sports cars lined up at the entrance, resembling beasts lurking in the night, ready to pounce at any moment

Moreover, matters of affection cannot be forced, Uncle Jiang. You and Aunt Jiang have walked hand in hand for half a lifetime and have the deepest understanding of a marriage based on mutual love. A forcibly twisted melon is not sweet. My parents are the best example of this.

Jiang Shengzhuo's phone, which had been quiet all night, soon rang. As soon as he answered, a sweet and flirtatious female voice came through, causing Qiao Lexi to shiver in discomfort.

Jiang Shengzhuo kicked out, and in a fit of rage, was about to jump up, "Get lost!"

Qiao Lexi took a step back, smiling ingratiatingly, "Please let me explain. First, I just mentioned that the Cheng family helped Cheng Yuwei erase many blemishes. Even if they cannot uncover anything, it would seem normal to them, after all, the Cheng family has taken action. Second, your family values face greatly and would certainly not confront the Cheng family directly. Third, based on years of combat experience, they have always mistaken my words for facts. May I ask, Young Master Jiang, are you satisfied with this explanation?"

With this thought, I took out my phone, dialed that number, and as expected, no one answered

Secretary Qiao went out for a meeting in the evening and has not yet returned

After a long time, Mother Jiang smiled and said, "Hurry up and eat, the dishes have all gone cold"

Jiang Shengzhuo got out of the car and leaned lazily against it, holding a cigarette in one hand while the other hand was tucked into his pants. He listened absentmindedly to their conversation, not engaging in the dialogue.

There is no need to ask; it must be some flirtatious woman again. She is not in a hurry, leisurely walking ahead. When Jiang Shengzhuo finishes the call and catches up, she speaks first.

Qiao Lexi let out a cold snort, "Then I truly thank you for that"

Jiang Shengzhuo pressed his lips together, "Are we still not leaving? If we don't start soon, it will be dawn!"

Qiao Lexi greatly admires Jiang's mother, who, despite her gentle and graceful demeanor, is able to manage the fiery temperament of Jiang's father with ease.

As soon as they stepped out, Jiang Shengzhuo began to show off again, casually putting his arm around Qiao Lexi, "Princess Le, you have really done your homework well, even digging up the details about Cheng Yuwei."

Qiao Lexi's last words were spoken softly and slowly, leaving much unsaid, yet they carried an undeniable air of intimidation. After speaking, she fell into silence, and even the usually boisterous Jiang Shengzhuo was quiet, his brow furrowed.

After dinner, the family sat in the living room enjoying fruit. Qiao Lexi gave Grandpa Jiang a leg massage, while she and Jiang Shengzhuo entertained the whole family with their singing and banter, bringing everyone much joy.

Although nothing more was said, Jiang Shengzhuo and Qiao Lexi turned the page at this point, and this topic is unlikely to be brought up again

The flickering neon lights outside the car cast shadows on the faces of the people inside, and Jiang Shengzhuo pressed his lips tightly together

Jiang Shengzhuo, lying on the hospital bed, has his right leg elevated and encased in a cast, with bandages wrapped around his arm, and there are abrasions on his handsome face

Jiang Shengzhuo remained silent, glancing at the person opposite him, who was eagerly watching the commotion. He kicked Qiao Lexi under the table, causing her to startle and turn to look at Jiang Shengzhuo's darkened face. It then dawned on her that she had received benefits, as the saying goes, one must resolve the troubles of those from whom one has taken money.

The trees on both sides of the road are lush and verdant, casting layers of shadows on the ground. Jiang Shengzhuo's face is hidden in the darkness, and his voice is markedly different from before, somewhat muffled, "In fact, you don't have to, you don't have to..."

Qiao Lexi appeared indifferent, "Alright, let's go!"

The three individuals exclaimed in unison, "Oh," and said, "Then it is related to the shield www.hetushu.com.com."

Qiao Lexi replied mercilessly, "Serves you right!"

Jiang Shengzhuo closed his eyes and murmured, "I have become a person with disabilities, so please refrain from making sarcastic remarks."

As the family departed, they watched the two individuals leave one after the other. Someone sighed, saying, "With such appearance, aura, and presence, she definitely has the potential to be the head of the household. I wonder which fortunate young man has the luck to be with her..."

Jiang Shengzhuo appeared quite frivolous, jumping around and saying, "Am I really such an undignified man? Even if there is a beautiful woman waiting, I must still escort you home"

Shi Chen responded with a puzzled "Hmm?" and said, "Did you not say that the only things that can trouble a man are women and money? Women are certainly out of the question for you, though they do worry about you. As for money, that is even less likely. You have completely excluded yourself from the realm of men."

Ye Zinan glanced at the person in the hospital room and said lightly, "I am not boasting; his driving skills are definitely the best among the four of us"

Then she chuckled lightly and said, "In this way, they will never pressure you again! Your painting can be considered to have died in its rightful place, right!"

She wanted to say something else when she saw three people walking down the corridor

Qiao Lexi spread his hands towards Jiang Shengzhuo, with a hint of helplessness, saying, "You see, it's not that I don't want to meet him; we truly have no fate with each other"

Jiang Shengzhuo immediately wore a smug expression, "I brought a shield with me, so there were no surprises or dangers, and I returned unscathed"

After Jiang Shengzhuo sent Qiao Lexi home, he made a few phone calls, took a detour to change cars, and only headed towards the elevated road when he saw that it was about time.

Shi Chen asked the other two people, "Is he dissatisfied or just overstuffed?"