Scumbag Forcing Me to Divorce? Watch Me Turn Around and Marry a Powerful Capital Tycoon! - Chapter 36

Cheng Zijun was feeling very confident that he had successfully got a grip on Jiang Ning. He said his words with great pride.
Without waiting for Jiang Ning’s response, he abruptly hung up the phone.

Watching Cheng Zijun hang up, Lin Yuze immediately asked, “So, Zijun bro, did Jiang Ning agree to meet you tomorrow?”

Lately, Jiang Ning’s behavior had been unusual, drifting farther and farther away from the meek girl she used to be.
Lin Yuze was worried she might have truly given up on Cheng Zijun and decided to start a new life.

Hearing this, Cheng Zijun’s eyes glinted with mockery. “Me taking the initiative to ask her out—she must be blessed in this life. How could she possibly say no?”

After all, wasn’t Jiang Ning waiting for him to come find her?
No need to think twice—Jiang Ning was probably clutching her phone, crying tears of joy, maybe even already preparing the contracts for ‘Pulse’.

If it weren’t for wanting to get the latest information about the ‘Pulse’ game, Cheng Zijun wouldn’t have sacrificed his noble pride to ask Jiang Ning out.
That would be beneath his prestigious status.

Lin Yuze breathed a sigh of relief hearing Jiang Ning agreed to meet, then asked, “Zijun bro, are you really going to give her another chance?”

“Just a temporary measure,” Cheng Zijun narrowed his eyes.
The only woman he loved was Zhang Shuyi.
What was Jiang Ning to him?

Once he got full control of ‘Pulse’ and completed the acquisition, he would personally shatter Jiang Ning’s illusions.

People need to face reality.
A country girl like Jiang Ning should marry someone from the countryside, not dream about a top-notch elite like him!

“Oh, and come with me tomorrow. I don’t want Shuyi to misunderstand if I meet Jiang Ning alone,” Cheng Zijun added.

“Alright, Zijun bro,” Lin Yuze nodded.

…

When Jiang Ning answered the phone, her expression was dark and gloomy. After hanging up, Yue Qianlan curiously asked, “Ningning, who was calling just now?”

“Two lunatics,” Jiang Ning said casually.

Upon hearing that, Yue Qianlan looked seriously at Jiang Ning and said, “Ningning, if you ever run into trouble you can’t handle, remember to tell me! I may not be from A City originally, but my parents are loaded. I can have them step in and sort things out.”

“Okay,” Jiang Ning felt the sincerity behind her words, “Thank you, Sanyue.”

“No need to be polite! You’re my lifesaver, and I’m my parents’ precious little treasure. You saved me, so it’s like you saved my whole family! My parents are really grateful to you! From now on, you’re my little sister!”

Saying that, Yue Qianlan stood on tiptoe, draping an arm over Jiang Ning’s shoulder, acting like the best of bros.

Yue Qianlan truly treated Jiang Ning like a real sister.
Though they hadn’t known each other long, Yue Qianlan could tell Jiang Ning was a genuinely good girl. Whenever she saw Jiang Ning, she couldn’t help but want to get closer, to talk more. Jiang Ning’s eyes were pure—no worldliness, no schemes.

Making friends with her felt comfortable and relaxed.

Jiang Ning smiled softly, two lovely dimples showing on her cheeks. “Yeah, we’re good sisters from now on.”

Learning Jiang Ning had to take the subway back, Yue Qianlan said, “My place is in the same direction. I’ll ride the subway with you.”

“Sure!”

After a subway ride of over thirty minutes, they reached the station. Jiang Ning and Yue Qianlan said their goodbyes as they exited.

“Sanyue, I’m heading home now.”

“Wait, wait!” Yue Qianlan grabbed Jiang Ning’s sleeve.

“What’s up?” Jiang Ning turned back, puzzled.

Yue Qianlan pulled out her phone. “Ningning, we haven’t added each other on WeChat yet!”

Jiang Ning suddenly remembered—they had talked so long but never exchanged contacts. She immediately took out her phone. “I’ll scan yours.”

“Okay!”

Yue Qianlan opened her QR code.

Jiang Ning scanned it.

Beep.

Friend added successfully.

Yue Qianlan quickly added a note to Jiang Ning’s contact: [A City’s Number One Beauty!]

Jiang Ning added: [Sanyue]

After adding each other, they agreed to meet tomorrow at 6 AM to take the subway together.

…

Ten minutes later, Jiang Ning returned home.

Old Master Jiang immediately took her backpack. “Ningning, good job today. How was the exam?”

“Not bad,” Jiang Ning replied.

Zhou Jinpeng came out from inside. “I heard the cutoff for A City No.1 High is very high. The full score is 750. Transfer students need at least 600 to get in! Ningning, you’d better have a backup plan. If you don’t get into No.1, go to another high school.”

Jiang Ning smiled, “I can’t promise everything, but 600 should be no problem.”

Zhou Jinpeng said nothing, just looked at her.
Though her personality had changed a lot, one thing hadn’t improved—she liked to talk big.

Saying 600 points was easy, but how many students actually scored that high every year?
She hadn’t been to school for a year—how much did she really remember?

Hearing this, Zhou Jinpeng turned around and said, “Ningning, if you really get 600, I’ll give you ten thousand yuan as a reward!”

“Okay,” Jiang Ning said cheerfully, “If I don’t get 600, I’ll owe Grandpa Zhou ten thousand yuan.”

Zhou Jinpeng nodded, “Then it’s a gentleman’s bet!”

Old Master Jiang didn’t pay much attention to the bet between his granddaughter and the old family friend. He carried dishes from the kitchen to the table, “Ningning, wash your hands and eat. Grandpa made your favorite crucian carp tofu soup today.”

“Okay, Grandpa.” Jiang Ning went to wash her hands.

…

Shen Jingshu was sitting on the sofa painting her nails. Seeing Yun Haotian come home, she put down the nail polish, walked up to him with a warm smile, and took his suit jacket. “Son’s back! Hard day at work, huh?”

Yun Haotian: ???

“Ms. Shen, please don’t be like this, I’m scared!”

Shen Jingshu gave Yun Haotian a playful slap. “You should invite Miss Jiang over for a simple meal.”

Of course, Shen Jingshu’s real intention wasn’t just about the meal.

On one hand, she wanted to set Jiang Ning up with her brother, Shen Jingnian. On the other, she wanted her mother to see with her own eyes just how outstanding the woman she personally picked as a sister-in-law candidate really was.

“Sure. Should Jiang senior come to our home or to Shen Garden?”

“To Shen Garden! It looks more formal.”

“Okay.” Yun Haotian nodded, walking upstairs as he said, “I’ll send Jiang senior a WeChat message now.”

Shen Jingshu opened her phone and started picking out outfits for herself and her mother to wear when Jiang Ning came over.

Jiang Ning was a distinguished guest of the Shen family.

Of course, she couldn’t be treated lightly!

Not only did the clothes need to be perfect, but even the drinks had to be top quality. Plus, the entire Shen Garden had to be cleaned from top to bottom again.

A few minutes later, Yun Haotian came downstairs.

Shen Jingshu eagerly asked, “When did Miss Jiang say she’d come?”

Yun Haotian looked disappointed. “Mom, Jiang senior said she’s been quite busy lately and might not have time to come. She asked me to tell you she appreciates the invitation.”

Shen Jingshu was stunned.

She never expected Jiang Ning to politely decline her invitation.

Outside, so many people dreamed of being guests at Shen Garden but had no way in.

Yet Jiang Ning had turned it down so casually!

If anyone else saved Shen Jingnian, they’d boast loudly afterward, building a ‘miracle doctor’ image!

But Jiang Ning stayed quiet.

So quiet it was like she wasn’t the one who saved him that night.

This girl was truly special.

She seemed completely free of worldly desires.

No ambition for gain.

The more Shen Jingshu thought about it, the more she believed Jiang Ning was a rare good girl. She didn’t want her brother to miss out on her, so she looked at her son and said, “In a few days, check with Miss Jiang again after she’s less busy. We have to invite her to visit us.”

“Okay, I’ll do my best!” Yun Haotian suddenly remembered, “By the way, Jiang senior will come for my little uncle’s follow-up appointment in a few days. Then she can just come straight to Shen Garden.”

“Really? Miss Jiang is coming to do a follow-up for your little uncle?”

“Of course!” Yun Haotian nodded.

“That’s great! When that time comes, make sure you personally pick her up and bring her to Shen Garden,” Shen Jingshu said, her face full of excitement.

“Got it, Mom.”

…

The next afternoon.

Cheng Zijun and Lin Yuze arrived at the café ten minutes early.

As soon as they got out of the car, Lin Yuze smiled. “Zijun bro, Jiang Ning must have arrived ages ago.”

Knowing Jiang Ning’s personality, she’d come hours early just to wait and please Cheng Zijun.

Thinking about facing that little country girl again, Cheng Zijun’s eyes showed disgust. “Yuze, you’ll sit right next to me. Don’t let Jiang Ning get close to me for even a second!”

Given how much Jiang Ning loved him, she’d definitely try every trick to get close to him!

Just the thought of Jiang Ning clinging to him made Cheng Zijun want to vomit!

“Got it, Zijun bro, I’ve got your back.”

Soon, the two entered the café.

Emerald Café was owned by the Cheng family.

For the sake of acquiring ‘Pulse’, Cheng Zijun specifically told the manager to stop serving outside customers after 2 PM.

Now the place was empty and quiet.

Cheng Zijun frowned slightly and asked the manager, “Where’s Jiang Ning?”

The manager respectfully replied, “Mr. Cheng, Miss Jiang hasn’t arrived yet.”

Not arrived?

This answer stunned Cheng Zijun.

She actually hadn’t come yet?!

What was Jiang Ning doing?

Was she trying to play hard to get again?

Trying to attract his attention by being late?

Thinking this, Cheng Zijun’s face showed disgust. “When Jiang Ning arrives, have her come straight upstairs to see me!”

“Yes, Mr. Cheng.” The manager nodded.

Cheng Zijun and Lin Yuze went upstairs.

A waiter immediately served two cups of the café’s finest coffee.

Soon it was 3 PM.

But Jiang Ning still hadn’t appeared.

Lin Yuze couldn’t help but ask, “Zijun bro, Jiang Ning, she’s not… not coming, is she?”

“Not coming?” Cheng Zijun sneered, “Only if Jiang Ning is dead would she not come! She’s just playing hard to get!”

Time flew by.

Over an hour later, Jiang Ning still hadn’t shown up.

Looking out the window, Lin Yuze spoke again, “It’s almost 4:30. Zijun bro, maybe we’re overthinking? Maybe Jiang Ning really isn’t coming… maybe she’s already let you go…”

The old Jiang Ning would have arrived early, waiting foolishly for Cheng Zijun. She would never be late.

So… maybe Jiang Ning really has given up on him!

“Impossible! Jiang Ning just wants to force me to remarry her! Does she really think I’ll fall for that?”

He was the one Jiang Ning loved most.

There was no way she could give him up.

With that thought, Cheng Zijun stood up coldly from his chair and looked at Lin Yuze. “Jiang Ning will definitely come today, but I don’t want to see her anymore! You keep waiting here. When she arrives, tell her to bring the acquisition contract for the ‘Pulse’ game to the company and explain herself! Otherwise, she’ll never set foot in Cheng Group again!”