Chapter 4, Delusion (4)

Jiang Ling advanced from the middle school division, while Jiang Wang was in the second year of high school when she was in the third year of middle school

Jiang Wang furrowed her brows slightly, her thin chin raised, staring at her

The girl's sleeves were rolled up to the middle of her forearms, and the new school uniform was particularly tight. The elastic band at the cuffs left several red marks on her skin, which were quite conspicuous against her fair complexion

She hit me first

His exquisite features were sharply and profoundly defined by the interplay of light and shadow, a cigarette held between his lips, the flame illuminating his pupils

He has a short temper and is uncontrollable, appearing unpredictable to others, which makes many people fear him

He entered the bedroom, took the suitcase down from the cabinet. Ever since that woman arrived, he has not stayed in the main residence, choosing instead to live in an apartment outside.

He always teases her about her stutter

Fatigue and impatience were directly reflected in the half-closed eyes

Jiang Wang straightened up and leaned over, pulling the wine list towards himself with his index finger

It might be ready by now, more than a year has passed. Jiang Ling shrugged her shoulders

While she was writing, her notebook was suddenly pulled away by someone next to her, and before she could react, the black pen dragged a long line across the page

Exquisite like a secondary painting

When Shi Niannian went to the bathroom to wash her face, droplets of water dampened her hair into several strands, sticking to her face. She raised her hand and wiped it with the back of her hand

"Do I need you to teach me a lesson?" Lu Ming scoffed, hooking one hand around Cheng Qi's shoulder and kicking the table with her foot. "You stuttering fool, don't make me drag you out!"

The window is half open, and the wind blowing in is warm, brushing against her body and bringing with it a fragrance

As Shi Niannian listened to her speak, she wrote down the last question of today's chemistry homework and handed the test paper to Jiang Ling

A man should be in the elevator, with a "ding" sound, followed by a series of greetings from those around him saying, "Hello, General Jiang"

Jiang Wang picked up the suitcase again, his gaze cold and fierce, and slammed the door shut with a loud bang

After two minutes, the sound gradually began to coalesce again

Jiang Wang was awakened when Cheng Qi and his group entered the classroom, frowning in annoyance, and then he heard that sweet and clear voice.

Continue with your homework

Hmm? She raised her eyes, and Jiang Ling lowered her voice with a gossipy expression.

Shi Nian Nian's hand, which was wiping the clothes, came to a halt, and her gaze fixed directly ahead, meeting a face that was smiling frivolously.

As the afternoon study session was coming to an end, everyone was dozing off with their heads resting on the desks, and they were sitting in the last row, unnoticed by anyone

At that moment, Shi Niannian did not have the habit of taking a nap and was diligently focused on her homework with her head lowered

Can you not hear me when I speak to you

Binhai Villa

Jiang Wang leaned against the wall, tapped the cigarette with his index finger, and let out a direct laugh

Others have long legs, their lips pressed together, holding their school uniform in hand, revealing a black T-shirt underneath, with two deep rows of collarbones exposed, making one feel an involuntary thirst

She slightly raised her brow: "That last sentence was quite smooth."

Shi Nian Nian recalled Jiang Wang at the prison gate that night

After that sharp sound, the person who had been lying on the table sat up

It turns out that he was aware of his release from prison

Cheng Qi and a group of people left the classroom shortly after arriving, and it is unknown where they went. They often do not attend afternoon classes.

He did not bring many items, and quickly organized them before carrying them downstairs

At that moment, all the gazes of those around turned towards her

Due to the issue of stuttering, Nian Nian generally speaks in shorter sentences, and is able to articulate some commonly used phrases more fluently.

His father is a school board member, and the family is wealthy. Moreover, it is said that he is the only son, so he can go wherever he wants.

Jiang Ling bravely said, "Lu Ming, do not go too far."

He walked a few steps to his seat, leaned on the table, and his school uniform was thrown on the floor

From Shinian's perspective, one can see the slightly closed corners of his eyes and the bluish veins behind his ears

Just now, while dining outside with Xu Ningqing and a group of people, Xu Ningqing asked him that if he ever encounters someone bullying Nian Nian in the future, he should lend a helping hand if possible, although she usually can handle it on her own

The Jiang Family Mansion

Cheng Qi used to trouble Nian Nian, but at that time it was merely in a mischievous manner, mocking her stutter. It was only later that he brought a group of people to confront her

I heard that you were released from prison a few days ago

Jiang Chen had barely spoken half a sentence when a slap came down, striking the side of his face, the fingertips harshly grazing his ear.

He paused for a moment, then turned and went upstairs

He took a fountain pen from the pen holder in the center of the coffee table, biting the cap between his teeth, and skillfully ordered the usual drinks from the wine list.

Jiang Chen's voice suddenly rose, and he kicked the sofa beside him, creating a harsh sound as it scraped against the floor tiles

The laser spotlights crisscross from above, while the dry ice fog on stage rises like a mist.

The young girl's handwriting is very beautiful; it is not the standard regular script, but has a hint of semi-cursive style, with smooth strokes

Jiang Wang did not respond

Shi Nian Nian chewed a piece of vegetable, her cheeks slightly puffed, as she continued to eat with her eyes downcast, shaking her head: "Ran away"

Just as the young lady was about to say something, the phone that Jiang Wang had placed on the coffee table lit up

Jiang Wang regained his senses and withdrew his gaze

A straightforward and decisive admission

Slide in along the nape of the neck

Moreover, he noticed the red mark on the cheekbone of the person in the red hoodie, which had already developed a layer of bruising, appearing quite serious.

He has a pair of very beautiful hands, with distinct knuckles, a slender and clean appearance

Jiang Wang's body leaned slightly forward, the open collar revealing distinct bones

If only he didn't have violent tendencies, I would be the first to write him a love letter. I just glanced at Class 3, he is so handsome!

On the side, Xu Ningqing nudged him with her elbow

Jiang Chen raised his hand again to strike, but was directly kicked by Jiang Wang.

Although it is not malicious

Xu Ningqing

Various sounds could not be heard clearly, as if separated by a layer of wall, he was enveloped within it

The cool fingertips brushed against the chin, leaving a hint of red

Sweat glistens on the nape, making the skin appear even fairer.

Jiang Lingchong blew a kiss.

Fang Cheng is considered Cheng Qi's ex-boyfriend, a senior in high school, who, while being with Cheng Qi, still came to ask Shi Nian Nian for her number

Shi Nian Nian was a bit annoyed, she tore a piece of draft paper and wrote on it: I learned this from my brother, you can ask him.

Shi Nian Nian was not particularly inclined to pay him any attention

Jiang Wang sat down with a cold expression, and the air around him became stagnant

Jiang Wang's gaze was cold and hard, and he mocked with a smirk: "Have you forgotten that I am deaf?"

She nodded

Jiang Wang let out a sound of disdain, curling his lips in a defiant manner: "Was the bruise on that person's face caused by you?"

Jiang Chen should have exited the elevator, but after a while, the previous gentle father persona collapsed: "Don't talk to me in that tone! I am your father!"

Jiang Wang returned to the private room, and everyone could sense that something was off with his emotions

A wine list was placed in front of Jiang Wang.

Returned

Jiang Wang does not like to provoke girls; he finds it annoying, with their incessant chatter all day long

Most people really cannot hit this position accurately

She quickly averted her gaze

Shi Nian Nian no longer wished to speak with him and shifted her chair to the side

Thank you. At that moment, Nian Nian smiled at her.

The elevated female voice is as piercing as a scream

The pain will persist for several days, and even speaking will be painful

What are you doing! " she murmured softly, her voice tinged with annoyance

The young man leaned against his arm.

At this point, Jiang Ling frowned

A former school bully from Zhongxiao, who should have been in his first year of university by now, stabbed someone during the summer after finishing his second year of high school, using a knife. There were even pictures on the school's forum at that time, all covered in blood, it was extremely terrifying

The seat next to him sank down, and someone sat beside him, bringing with them a faint scent of perfume

He fell to the ground, clutching his stomach tightly and coughing violently, while cursing: "How dare you hit your father! Do you believe I will send you back to prison again?"

Buzz

Why did you order so much wine

Jiang Wang's eyelids twitched slightly, and a hint of laughter colored the depths of her dark eyes

With a tilted head, Jiang Wang supported his chin with his hand, gazing at her with drooping eyes

However, Ke Shi did not have much fondness either

Jiang Wang suddenly could hear nothing, as a noisy hissing sound echoed in his ears

Jiang Chen received a call, while Jiang Wang leaned against the corridor outside, holding a cigarette between his fingers, exhaling a puff of smoke, and pressed to connect the call

His nonchalant demeanor, with the corners of his mouth curved upwards, exudes a lazy and leisurely air

In the afternoon, Jiang Wang did not attend class directly

At the entrance, Cheng Qi and a group of people walked into the classroom, with Cheng Qi leading the way, followed by a few others, and a person in a red hoodie bringing up the rear, looking very fierce

... ...

Isn't it audible?

On the side, Cheng Qi chuckled, her eyes shimmering with autumn waves, as she patted Lu Ming's hand: "Alright, it's time for the afternoon self-study session. There will be plenty of time for you to vent your frustrations after school."

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow

Jiang Wang wiped her lips, stood up, and rested the palm of her hand against her temple, shaking her head slightly

Shi Nian Nian was momentarily taken aback, lowered her head, and rummaged through her pencil case to find some tape, intending to stick over the black line that marked the space.

After Jiang Wang returned, Jiang Ling changed the subject to chat with her, leaning on her desk and softly complaining: "Cheng Qi is really annoying, isn't she? She's just jealous of you, with good grades and good looks, and Fang Cheng is also interested in you."

Jiang Chen just walked in carrying a briefcase, took off his suit, and handed it to the servant

Jiang Wang glanced at him without saying a word

No one can completely disregard this "criminal record" when interacting with Jiang Wang.

Have you heard? Jiang Wang has returned and is now in Class 3 of the second year, in Cai Yucai's class

Before the afternoon self-study session, Cai Yucai walked around the classroom, and everyone quieted down

However, the sound is indeed pleasant

Although everyone usually plays around without holding back, among this group of people, apart from Xu Ningqing and Jiang Wang, who can be considered brothers, the others do not dare to truly provoke his anger

Jiang Wang stretched out his long arm, hooked his index finger into the tape loop, and with a gentle tug, snatched it from her hand

Jiang Wang's ear seemed to have encountered some issues during that incident, and he stayed in the hospital for quite a long time. There were also lawsuits involved, and later on, he ended up in prison

Jiang Wang threw the cap of the pen, which he had been biting between his teeth, onto the table and straightened up

Jiang Wang's eyes were bloodshot, and his chest heaved.

Shi Nian Nian threw the tissue into the wastebasket and walked out of the restroom

Xu Ningqing leaned in with one hand cupped around his ear and said, with a hint of malice: "That girl who has been pursuing you for quite some time, she has been waiting for you for a year now"

Beholding a delicate face, adorned with denim shorts paired with an off-the-shoulder blouse, and vibrant red lips

After finishing a cigarette, he extinguished it in the ashtray and then got up to walk outside

"Where are you going?" Xu Ningqing called to him

"Nian Nian," Jiang Ling called out to her, "I brought you lunch."

Now that he has been released from prison, he has moved back and has only returned once to take some luggage over

Jiang Wang suddenly stopped in place because of this sentence

Only now do you believe it

Auditory hallucinations, echoes, and various noises that fluctuate in intensity.

The term is a vulgar expression in Chinese, often used to express frustration or anger. It is not appropriate for formal contexts.

That night, the venue was reserved for a private gathering, ostensibly to celebrate his release from prison, allowing everyone to come together. Jiang Wang's former group of friends had already entered university, and some even brought their girlfriends along.

He has no impression of this face

At first, Jiang Wang did not take it seriously, thinking that Xu Ningqing was not very concerned about this younger sister either

Jiang Ling turned her head to take a glance, then quickly turned back to Shi Nian Nian, and said in an angry tone: "Are you crazy!"

This is a madman who can fight to the point of stabbing someone with a knife

Jiang Chen pointed at her fiercely and said: "Shut your mouth! Who are you to speak when I am disciplining my son?"

Ah? He can still return to study at No. 1 High School after coming out of prison

The music is deafening, with intense beats gripping the heartstrings, making it hard to breathe

But it is still sweet

Hmm? Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Where do you say we should go back to?"

Interesting

Jiang Ling sat behind, resting her chin on her hands while watching her eat, her eyes glancing at her: "Cheng Qi and the others haven't treated you poorly, have they?"

As Jiang Wang entered the room, he saw a woman on the sofa, elegant and regal, appearing to be in her thirties, sitting next to a ten-year-old girl

However, this little deskmate of his seems to be quite different; he can stutter for half a day with just three or four words and does not like to talk much

Jiang Wang tilted his head

"Why aren't you going home?" Jiang Chen asked

Jiang Ling smiled, raised her hand to pinch her face, shifted her gaze to the table of the person next to her, and whispered mysteriously, "Hey, Nian Nian, do you know Jiang Wang?"

She put on her school uniform again, stood up, brushed off the grass from her school trousers, said nothing, and turned to leave

He raised his hand, pulled out his entangled arm, picked up his phone, and silently walked out

He, his ear

"Are you annoying?" Jiang Wang said coldly

Ah," he replied softly

Hmm," she nodded

The sound fades away, delicate and alluring.

Jiang Wang has fought countless times since childhood, knowing which injuries merely look intimidating and which ones truly hurt. The bruise on that girl's cheekbone probably hasn't surfaced yet, but by the afternoon, it will likely be a deep shade of purple.

"You call him 'brother', so why can't you call me that?" Jiang Wang chuckled, "Hitting that spot, doesn't your hand hurt?"

It is these hands that stabbed someone with a knife, blood gushing profusely

Jiang Chen pointed at the woman, who was tightly holding the girl, her voice sharp and piercing: "Why are you scolding your daughter! Huh? What does it have to do with her? Your ex-wife's death has nothing to do with her! Crazy! Both father and son are crazy!"

As Jiang Wang entered through the door, the previously noisy classroom fell silent in an instant

Jiang Wang licked his lips and smiled: "How did you do that? Teach me, please."

"That is what you brought upon yourself!" Jiang Chen grabbed Jiang Wang's arm and threw his suitcase aside, "You killed your own mother, this is your retribution!"

Her features are quite delicate; when she is angry, her eyes widen slightly more than usual, resembling beautiful doe eyes. Her ponytail hangs loosely, likely having come undone during her recent escape, with a few stray strands of hair sticking to her fair neck.

"Shi Nian Nian!" In a fit of anger, she kicked the table while wearing a red hoodie, producing a sharp, grating sound. "Get the hell out here!"