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When An Ancient Chinese Romance Novel Heroine Transmigrated Into A Lesbian Novel - Chapter 23

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Jiang Jiang guessed, “It should be Sister Chu, or Xiao Yuan.”

Because Ji Xu’an wouldn’t send me WeChat messages unless it was necessary.

Jiang Jiang clicked it open and saw that the message was indeed sent by Chu Yueqi.

Xie Xiao immediately deflated, “It’s really an unsurprising answer, it doesn’t feel new at all.”

Jiang Jiang couldn’t help but smile.

Chu Yueqi was asking her to go shopping, because today and tomorrow were the registration days for S University, and Jiang Jiang wouldn’t go to school until the day after tomorrow, so tomorrow was free and she had nothing to do.

Actually, according to Jiang Jiang’s idea, there were quite a few things she wanted to do, but Chu Yueqi’s words were earnest, making it really difficult for Jiang Jiang to refuse.

“Could it be that this Chu Yueqi really likes you? She just added you as a friend today, and she’s already inviting you to go out.”

Xie Xiao didn’t have a very good impression of Chu Yueqi. Of course, Jiang Jiang only said good things about Chu Yueqi in front of Xie Xiao, but Xie Xiao instinctively felt that Chu Yueqi was very frivolous.

“Love at first sight, in the end, isn’t it just looking at the face?”

When beauty fades, love wanes. This kind of relationship is the easiest to change. Xie Xiao doesn’t have a good outlook on Chu Yueqi.

“Whether it’s true or false doesn’t matter, what matters is that she’s really doing it for my own good,” Jiang Jiang replied.

Xie Xiao was a little confused, “Then are you going to accept her pursuit? But isn’t our goal Ji Xu’an?”

Her expression suddenly became a little strange, with shock mixed with anticipation and excitement, “Could it be that you want to put a green hat on Ji Xu’an?”

Xie Xiao gasped, suddenly feeling that it wasn’t impossible.

Jiang Jiang shook her head helplessly, “Xiao Xiao, what are you thinking?”

“What I mean is, precisely because Sister Chu is good to me, I can’t hurt her even more.”

“Since it’s destined that we can’t be together, I should cut the knot quickly and let her give up that thought as soon as possible.”

This time Xie Xiao understood, and she suddenly felt a little sympathy for Chu Yueqi. The seeds of love hadn’t even had time to take root and sprout, and they were about to be strangled in the cradle by the person she liked.

But Jiang Jiang didn’t immediately reject Chu Yueqi’s invitation. She first asked Chu Yueqi if there was anything she needed help with.

Chu Yueqi clearly wanted to poach Ji Xu’an’s girl, but she naturally couldn’t say these words directly. Fortunately, she had already thought of a reason before sending the message.

[Sister Chu: Actually, I’m going to help my cousin register today. Her birthday is coming up soon, and I don’t know what to give her yet. I want to ask you to help me with some ideas. Your ages are about the same, and your tastes should be similar.]

A very good reason, which didn’t make her purpose too obvious, and could also shorten the distance between her and Jiang Jiang.

Actually, Jiang Jiang could see it very clearly, and she could even guess Chu Yueqi’s next plan.

“If the atmosphere is good enough tomorrow, Sister Chu will probably introduce her cousin to me, and after we get to know each other, I’ll naturally have more opportunities to contact Sister Chu.”

“Then she can also get her cousin to put in a good word for her with me.”

Listening to Jiang Jiang’s analysis, Xie Xiao couldn’t help but feel even more sympathy for Chu Yueqi.

She probably couldn’t imagine that her plan had been completely seen through by Jiang Jiang, and Jiang Jiang didn’t plan to fulfill her wish.

“Are you going to go?” Xie Xiao asked.

Jiang Jiang nodded, “I have to go, I have to make things clear.”

But before that, Jiang Jiang had another thing to do.

She didn’t immediately agree to Chu Yueqi’s invitation, but replied:

[I’m sorry, Sister Chu, I have to ask older sister first.]

They were both older sisters, but the difference between having one more word and one less word was huge, and the closeness and distance were clear at a glance.

Chu Yueqi was probably also hurt, and it took a long time to send a new message.

[Sister Chu: It’s okay, I’ll always be waiting for your reply.]

Jiang Jiang said okay, but didn’t contact Ji Xu’an, and instead sent a message to Ji Heyuan.

[Jiang Jiang Doesn’t Eat Ginger: Xiao Yuan, Sister Chu asked me to go shopping together tomorrow. Rabbit pokes head.jpg]

Ji Heyuan replied very quickly.

[Ji Heyuan: ???]

[Ji Heyuan: Why is Chu Yueqi asking you out for no reason! Xie Jiang Jiang, are you taking my words as me farting? You’re not allowed to agree to her!]

Jiang Jiang lay on the sofa, slowly typing.

[Jiang Jiang Doesn’t Eat Ginger: I asked older sister, and she said whatever.]

Ji Heyuan didn’t doubt the truth of this sentence, because Ji Xu’an had also said this during the day, and she didn’t care who Jiang Jiang made friends with.

[Ji Heyuan: ! My sister is being insincere, you can’t take it seriously, do you really think she doesn’t care!]

Jiang Jiang chuckled lightly. Seeing this sentence, Xie Xiao couldn’t help but curl her lips, “Is her filter for her sister a little too heavy?”

“She’s being insincere, Ji Xu’an’s heart is clearly as cold as her face.”

Jiang Jiang continued to reply.

[Jiang Jiang Doesn’t Eat Ginger: But I’ve already agreed to Sister Chu, people can’t break their promises.]

This time, Ji Heyuan replied after a long while. Through the screen, Jiang Jiang could feel her depression.

[Ji Heyuan: Then why are you telling me? Are you deliberately trying to make me uncomfortable?]

[Jiang Jiang Doesn’t Eat Ginger: No, I’m just worried that if we accidentally run into each other tomorrow, you’ll misunderstand my relationship with Sister Chu.]

Ji Heyuan believed this statement, because if Jiang Jiang hadn’t told her in advance, and she had suddenly seen the two walking together, she might have really misunderstood.

But Ji Heyuan wouldn’t admit it, she was stubborn.

[Ji Heyuan: S City is so big, how can we run into each other so easily?]

[Jiang Jiang Doesn’t Eat Ginger: Oh.]

Jiang Jiang exited the chat interface with Ji Heyuan, and instead clicked on Chu Yueqi’s avatar.

[Jiang Jiang Doesn’t Eat Ginger: Sister Chu, I have to have dinner with my grandmother tomorrow noon, can we meet in the afternoon?]

Chu Yueqi replied instantly.

[Sister Chu: Okay okay okay! Anything is fine, I’ll listen to you!]

She sent several expressions of scattering flowers and spinning around, showing that she was really happy.

Xie Xiao thought, Poor child, cherish your happiness now, because you won’t be happy tomorrow.

…

The next day, Jiang Jiang got up early.

She first made herself a simple breakfast, and after eating, she set off for the nursing home.

Ji Xu’an had specially arranged a driver for her. Jiang Jiang knew that this world had things like buses and subways, and if not, she could call a taxi, making it very convenient to travel.

But she had never sat in one before, and she was a little unsure, so she didn’t refuse Ji Xu’an’s arrangement.

Anyway, when she went out before, she was also driven by the coachman of the mansion, and Jiang Jiang accepted this well.

When she arrived at the nursing home, Old Lady Ji had just finished breakfast and was preparing to take a walk by the lake. This was her daily routine, usually accompanied by Xiao Chen.

Today, with Jiang Jiang here, Xiao Chen didn’t follow.

Jiang Jiang supported the old lady and slowly walked towards the lake. The morning sun sprinkled on the lake surface, like small fish swimming, sparkling.

The gentle wind seemed to intentionally keep the conversation secret, rolling the low voices, passing through the willow leaves dancing with raised arms, and dissipating together in the warm sun.

Jiang Jiang was reporting yesterday’s situation to the old lady.

“Older sister probably hasn’t completely believed me yet, but I can feel that her attitude towards me is obviously not as repulsive and resistant as before.”

Old Lady Ji couldn’t help but sigh, “I was the one who forced her to agree at the beginning, and this matter has always been a knot in Xu’an’s heart.”

She turned to look at Jiang Jiang, her eyes unconsciously revealing a look of guilt, “I was wrong to do this, and it caused a gap between you and Xu’an.”

“Grandma, please don’t say that. If it weren’t for your soft heart, agreeing to fulfill my infatuation, I and Older Sister Xu’an might not have had the opportunity to know each other in this life.” Jiang Jiang first comforted Old Lady Ji’s emotions, and then whispered, “Grandma, the plan I mentioned to you yesterday should be feasible.”

Old Lady Ji patted the back of her hand, promising, “Don’t worry, Grandma will help you.”

“Good child, you are deeply affectionate to Xu’an. With you accompanying her, Grandma is also relieved.”

Hearing these words, Jiang Jiang couldn’t help but feel a little guilty.

She knew that she had no love for Ji Xu’an, but Old Lady Ji really believed her words.

Jiang Jiang didn’t say it out loud, but secretly promised in her heart that she would take good care of Ji Xu’an, and would always prioritize Ji Xu’an’s wishes, and obediently be a sensible and unobtrusive legal wife.

…

After having lunch with Old Lady Ji at noon, Jiang Jiang was picked up by Chu Yueqi.

Chu Yueqi had clearly dressed up carefully today, with a refreshing and natural makeup on her face. Her already bright and generous features became even more eye-catching after modification, and she had a high rate of turning heads in the crowd.

She leaned against the car door, looking at Jiang Jiang, even the angle was carefully selected, ensuring that Jiang Jiang could see her most perfect side at a glance.

The aura of courtship was overwhelming, and she was almost dancing a courtship dance around Jiang Jiang.

How to say it, Jiang Jiang wanted to laugh a little. This wasn’t because she looked down on Chu Yueqi, but because she thought Chu Yueqi was quite cute.

“Sister Chu’s makeup today is really beautiful, it suits you very well,” Jiang Jiang praised.

“Is that so?” Chu Yueqi cleared her throat pretentiously, secretly deciding to wear this makeup every time she saw Jiang Jiang in the future.

She stepped aside, signaling Jiang Jiang to get in the car.

Jiang Jiang hesitated for two seconds, and still chose the passenger seat.

If I sat in the back, wouldn’t I be using Sister Chu as a driver?

Seeing this, Chu Yueqi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She deliberately didn’t open the car door, just wanting Jiang Jiang to make her own choice.

Fortunately, Jiang Jiang was still soft-hearted and didn’t reject her from the beginning.

The two set off for the mall. Jiang Jiang had told Chu Yueqi last night that she wasn’t familiar with S City, so Chu Yueqi was introducing the buildings and attractions along the way.

“This side is the university town. In addition to S University, there are several other universities. Behind S University, there’s a whole street of snacks, the taste is quite good, and the prices are cheap. Many students like to buy from there.”

As she spoke, Chu Yueqi secretly glanced at Jiang Jiang, and said in a joking tone, “I don’t know if President Ji will allow you to eat those things. In her opinion, they might all be junk food.”

Jiang Jiang thought it was very possible. When she went to eat “KFC” yesterday, Ji Xu’an didn’t order anything. Jiang Jiang could see that she didn’t like to eat those things.

But Jiang Jiang liked them very much.

So, by the same reasoning, the “junk food” that Chu Yueqi said Ji Xu’an would dislike should also be things that she would like to eat.

A look of anticipation appeared in Jiang Jiang’s eyes.

Chu Yueqi curled her lips, “I’ll take you to eat next time. If President Ji doesn’t agree, we’ll eat it secretly, and we won’t tell her.”

Jiang Jiang didn’t give her a clear reply, only saying, “Thank you, Sister Chu.”

Chu Yueqi was slightly disappointed, but quickly cheered up and continued to speak.

“This side is a plaza, with many luxury stores inside, clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, everything.” Chu Yueqi said, changing the subject, “By the way, did Ji Xu’an give you pocket money? How much does she give you each month?”

She didn’t wait for Jiang Jiang to speak, and smiled, “President Ji is so rich, she shouldn’t be too stingy, right? Did she give you her supplementary card?”

She didn’t give her any of those things.

Ji Xu’an hadn’t mentioned this matter at all, and Jiang Jiang didn’t plan to ask Ji Xu’an for pocket money. They weren’t a proper engaged couple after all. Besides, Ji Xu’an had already been very attentive. Although she hadn’t given Jiang Jiang a penny, she had arranged Jiang Jiang’s food, clothing, housing, and transportation very well.

Under Chu Yueqi’s gaze, Jiang Jiang pretended to be shy, “Older sister likes to buy me things, she said that she feels a sense of accomplishment when I use the things she buys.”

Chu Yueqi first frowned at these words, feeling sour, and then reacted, didn’t this mean that she hadn’t given her any money?

Okay okay okay, next time I see Ji Xu’an, I would definitely use this to laugh at her!

“Ji Xu’an’s desire to control is indeed quite strong, maybe it’s related to her personality.” Chu Yueqi secretly smeared her love rival, and didn’t forget to elevated herself, “If it were me, I would definitely transfer all the property under my name to my wife. Good women shouldn’t have a penny of their own private money.”

Jiang Jiang praised her for being someone who knew how to care for her wife, while secretly thinking in her heart, I wonder if Ji Xu’an feels that her ears are a little hot.

While speaking, they had already arrived at their destination. Chu Yueqi parked the car in the parking lot and led Jiang Jiang in through the main entrance of the mall.

Jiang Jiang followed behind Chu Yueqi, curiously looking around.

The interior of the mall was entirely circular, with a large open space in the middle. Each floor was connected by circular staircases. The entire building was brightly lit, with a color scheme mainly in light gold, fashionable and clean.

Chu Yueqi clearly knew this place very well, and should have been here many times, “Let’s go through each floor, and see if there’s anything you want to buy.”

Jiang Jiang looked at her with bright eyes, “Sister Chu, you’re so nice.”

Before Chu Yueqi could smile, Jiang Jiang continued, “It just so happens that I also want to buy a gift for older sister, but I don’t know what to buy. Can Sister Chu help me with some ideas?”

Chu Yueqi’s smile immediately froze on her face. This set of words was too familiar, wasn’t it what she had said to Jiang Jiang last night?

She’d used that reason to convince Jiang Jiang, so she couldn’t back down now, could she?

Jiang Jiang could clearly sense that Chu Yueqi’s emotions had dropped, but she still nodded, “No problem, I think I understand President Ji quite well, and I can definitely choose something she likes.”

Jiang Jiang didn’t know if it was her imagination, but she felt that her tone was a little gnashing.

Putting that aside, Chu Yueqi was indeed a very gentle person. No matter what questions Jiang Jiang asked, even some words that seemed childish and even idiotic to outsiders, Chu Yueqi would answer patiently.

Actually, in Chu Yueqi’s opinion, these little questions of Jiang Jiang’s were very cute, but the fact that Jiang Jiang couldn’t stop talking about Ji Xu’an made Chu Yueqi feel a little heartbroken.

There wasn’t much to see on the first floor, so the two took the revolving elevator to the second floor.

It was Jiang Jiang’s first time in this kind of elevator, and the novelty thrilled her. Like a child, she gripped the handrail, peering down as she slowly ascended, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Looking at her smiling profile, Chu Yueqi only felt that she was so pure and unpretentious, how could someone be so cute!

The second floor arrived quickly, and Jiang Jiang felt that she hadn’t ridden enough, and looked back reluctantly.

Chu Yueqi coaxed her, “It’s okay, we can continue to ride when we go to the third floor.”

She felt that today’s date was still very perfect. Although Jiang Jiang always mentioned Ji Xu’an, Ji Xu’an herself didn’t appear here after all, and Chu Yueqi could completely pretend that she didn’t hear it.

But her good mood didn’t last, and halfway through the second floor, Chu Yueqi and Jiang Jiang’s harmonious date was interrupted.

“Xie Jiang Jiang!”

Honestly, when she turned around and saw Ji Heyuan’s annoying face, Chu Yueqi clearly felt that her eyes went dark.

Jiang Jiang looked surprised, “Xiao Yuan, why are you here?”

Ji Heyuan was panting, as if she had experienced a long run, and she couldn’t even catch her breath, but she still had to retort, “Why can’t I be here? You don’t own the mall!”

Jiang Jiang reminded her, “You told me yesterday that S City is so big, we might not be able to meet.”

Hearing this, Chu Yueqi immediately understood. What chance encounter? it was clearly Ji Heyuan who deliberately came to disturb us!

Damn little bas****, she’s as annoying as her sister!

“You have to have a lot of people to make shopping lively. I can also help you with some ideas!” Ji Heyuan patted her chest to guarantee.

Chu Yueqi: …

This excuse? It’s practically worn out!!!

Jiang Jiang declined, “That’s not good, Xiao Yuan, what about your friend?”

As she spoke, her gaze followed to the woman standing next to Ji Heyuan, who was also looking at her with a profound gaze.

“It’s okay, Zhouzhou has a good eye, and she can also give you some useful suggestions.”

Ji Heyuan coughed, “Right, I haven’t introduced you yet, have I?”

“This is my good friend, Zheng Zhouzhou.”

After Ji Heyuan finished speaking, she pointed at Jiang Jiang, “Zhouzhou, she’s the little sister-in-law I told you about, Xie Xiao.”

“Sister-in-law?” Zheng Zhouzhou glanced at Ji Heyuan with an ambiguous look. Ji Heyuan winked at her guiltily.

Yes, she had said a lot of bad things about Jiang Jiang in front of Zheng Zhouzhou before, but now she felt that Jiang Jiang wasn’t that annoying, and plus her sister looked like she liked Jiang Jiang very much, so Ji Heyuan could be said to have reluctantly accepted Jiang Jiang’s identity.

Fortunately, Zheng Zhouzhou didn’t expose her. Ji Heyuan didn’t notice the condescending scrutiny in Zheng Zhouzhou’s eyes when she looked at Jiang Jiang. She thought that Zheng Zhouzhou was on the same side as her.

When she didn’t like Jiang Jiang before, Zheng Zhouzhou could help her scold Jiang Jiang together. Now that she accepted Jiang Jiang, Zheng Zhouzhou should also be friendly to Jiang Jiang.

Zheng Zhouzhou’s face was smiling, but her eyes had a very deep-seated fear and disgust. That invisible malice was like a venomous snake with fangs, circling around Jiang Jiang, ready to move.

“Hello, Miss Xie, I’ve heard so much about you. Xiao Yuan often mentions you in front of me,” she said, reaching out her hand to Jiang Jiang.

Jiang Jiang slowly shook her hand. She only felt that Zheng Zhouzhou’s fingers were cold and sticky, and once they touched, it seemed like they couldn’t be shaken off.

Jiang Jiang smiled and used a clever force to break free from Zheng Zhouzhou’s hand, “I’ve also heard of Miss Zheng’s name.”

“I heard that Miss Zheng seems to be a opera singer?” Jiang Jiang tilted her head uncertainly, and said softly.

Zheng Zhouzhou’s smile froze for a moment. She stared at Jiang Jiang, her teeth clenched so tightly that she could even taste blood in her mouth.

“Miss Xie is joking,” she said.

Ji Heyuan clicked her tongue, “What are you saying? What opera singer? Zhouzhou is a celebrity.”

Jiang Jiang smiled embarrassedly, “I’m sorry, I misspoke. I’m a child who grew up in the mountains, and I don’t understand these things very well.”

Ji Heyuan waved her hand, “It’s nothing, you didn’t do it on purpose, Zhouzhou won’t be angry.”

Not only did she not think that Jiang Jiang was doing it on purpose, but she also felt that Jiang Jiang was even more pitiful. She didn’t even know what a celebrity was. What kind of life had she lived before?

Associating it with Jiang Jiang’s previous talk about taking concubines, Ji Heyuan guessed that Jiang Jiang’s grandmother must have been a very traditional, old-fashioned woman who’d raised Jiang Jiang with some outdated ideas.

Ji Heyuan was still feeling sorry for Jiang Jiang here, and didn’t know that Zheng Zhouzhou was about to be angered to death by her.

What did she mean by I wouldn’t be angry?

Which side was Ji Heyuan on!

At this moment, the value of Zheng Zhouzhou’s vigilance reached its highest point. Two days ago, Ji Heyuan clearly hated Xie Xiao very much. Why had her attitude suddenly changed?

Zheng Zhouzhou felt that her heart was in a mess. She stared straight at Jiang Jiang, her teeth clenched so tightly that she could even taste blood in her mouth.

Could it be that even after my rebirth, I still couldn’t win against Xie Xiao?

Or could it be that Xie Xiao had also been reborn?

Zheng Zhouzhou’s breathing became heavier, and she thought of another possibility.

Perhaps, the current Xie Xiao was not the same Xie Xiao from my past life!

Although the current Xie Xiao looked just as pure and innocent, and seemed to have no differences from the Xie Xiao in her memory, Zheng Zhouzhou clearly remembered that the Xie Xiao from her past life didn’t have a nickname!

Jiang Jiang, was the real name of the current Xie Xiao!

In an instant, Zheng Zhouzhou’s heart beat wildly, and it was difficult to calm down for a long time.

She eagerly wanted to verify her guess, “Miss Xie grew up in the mountains? My next play is about a child who grew up in the mountains. To be honest, I don’t really know how to act it.”

“Could Miss Xie share with us what your life was like before? I’d also like to learn more.”

Jiang Jiang first glanced at her, then lowered her eyelashes, her tone low, “I don’t really want to recall the past, I’m sorry Miss Zheng, I probably can’t help you.”

The more she avoided this question, the more Zheng Zhouzhou felt that her guess was correct. She wanted to say something, but her arm was pulled by Ji Heyuan.

“Alright Zhouzhou, if Xie Jiang Jiang doesn’t want to talk about it, then forget it. If you want to know, you can go and see for yourself.”

Ji Heyuan was also feeling uneasy. Zheng Zhouzhou had always been a very considerate person, and would never make people feel uncomfortable when chatting. Why couldn’t she read the room today?

Moreover, she had told Zheng Zhouzhou that Xie Jiang Jiang’s grandmother, who she depended on for life, had passed away more than two months ago. Xie Jiang Jiang definitely hadn’t gotten over it yet.

Wasn’t Zheng Zhouzhou sprinkling salt on her wounds by asking her to recall the past?

Ji Heyuan felt unhappy, unaware that Zheng Zhouzhou was also angry with her.

What was wrong with Ji Heyuan today?

She had always listened to her in the past, but today she was shutting her down completely, silencing her.

Ji Heyuan’s protectiveness of Jiang Jiang only fueled Zheng Zhouzhou’s resentment. Before, she’d just wanted to get rid of Xie Xiao, to send her far away; now, she wanted Xie Xiao to die!

She wanted to make Xie Xiao die in a barrage of infamy, dying without any innocence or dignity!

Jiang Jiang was always very sensitive to malice. She didn’t need to look up to know what kind of expression Zheng Zhouzhou would have at this moment.

She should have guessed it, right?

Jiang Jiang was doing it on purpose, deliberately letting Zheng Zhouzhou realize her identity.

Anyway, she and Zheng Zhouzhou were destined to fight to the death from the beginning, and besides, Zheng Zhouzhou knew Xie Xiao very well, and she would discover that Jiang Jiang’s identity was suspicious sooner or later. Instead of hiding it, it was better to tell her from the beginning.

If you were dealing with an enemy stronger than yourself, when you didn’t have the advantage, hiding your strength and biding your time was the best way; but if you had the advantage from the beginning, then why would you give the enemy a chance to grow?

Of course, it was more enjoyable to crush the enemy from the beginning, and step on her so that she could never get up.

Jiang Jiang believed that after today, Zheng Zhouzhou would be so panicked that she couldn’t eat or sleep well every day, and she might even dream of killing herself.

The Zheng Zhouzhou in the story had succeeded, but now, Jiang Jiang would never give her this opportunity!

The confrontation between the two was hidden very well, at least Ji Heyuan didn’t see it. Chu Yueqi did notice something was wrong. Jiang Jiang didn’t seem to like this Zheng Zhouzhou very much.

Furthermore, she found Zheng Zhouzhou rather tactless. Chu Yueqi was biased towards Jiang Jiang, and subconsciously became a little more displeased with Zheng Zhouzhou.

“With Miss Zheng’s personality, it should be difficult to mix in the entertainment circle, right?”

Chu Yueqi crossed her arms and looked at Zheng Zhouzhou with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “I’m curious, what works has Miss Zheng been in?”

Zheng Zhouzhou was just a nobody on the 18th tier, and had only acted in a poorly made small web drama. Just like Chu Yueqi said, she hadn’t even touched the edge of the entertainment circle.

If it weren’t for this, how could she desperately want to grab Ji Heyuan, this big spender?

Unfortunately, although Ji Heyuan’s family was rich, the person who really controlled the Ji family was Ji Xu’an. Ji Xu’an could spend money on Ji Heyuan herself, but she wouldn’t agree to Ji Heyuan using the Ji family’s money to support a small celebrity.

It would be best if she could directly connect with Ji Xu’an herself. The chairman of Linghai Group, the resources she held were unimaginable to ordinary people.

If she was willing to support someone, how could she not make them popular?

When Zheng Zhouzhou thought that the things she had dreamed of but couldn’t get were easily obtained by Xie Xiao, her heart ached so much that it was almost bleeding.

In her past life it was Ji Heyuan, and in this life it had become Ji Xu’an. These two sisters of the Ji family, for two lifetimes, had not been able to escape the curse called Xie Xiao!

Zheng Zhouzhou hated it so much that she didn’t even have time to pay attention to Chu Yueqi.

Because Chu Yueqi had stayed abroad for many years, Zheng Zhouzhou didn’t know Chu Yueqi at all. If she knew that Chu Yueqi’s family background wasn’t much worse than Ji Heyuan’s, she probably wouldn’t ignore Chu Yueqi like this now.

Zheng Zhouzhou didn’t speak, but Ji Heyuan felt embarrassed for her. However, between Zheng Zhouzhou and Chu Yueqi, Ji Heyuan was clearly biased towards Zheng Zhouzhou.

“Zhouzhou has only just started in the circle, she’s still young, and has unlimited possibilities. How can you, who were born in Rome, understand Zhouzhou’s efforts and hard work?”

Chu Yueqi wasn’t impressed by her, “Oh, so she has no works?”

Ji Heyuan was anxious, “You…!”

Jiang Jiang interrupted her, “Let’s all take a step back, don’t quarrel, so as not to make outsiders laugh.”

“Xiao Yuan, Sister Chu is still going to help me choose a gift, do you want to come with us?”

Ji Heyuan’s attention was immediately attracted by Jiang Jiang’s words, “Who are you buying a gift for?”

Jiang Jiang glanced at her shyly, grasping the shyness of a young girl in love to the extreme, “What do you think?”

Ji Heyuan pretended to suddenly realize, “Oh, for my sister?”

She looked at Chu Yueqi triumphantly, “Miss Chu, it turns out I was wrong about you. I didn’t expect you to be such a helpful good person.”

Chu Yueqi: Felt wronged but didn’t know how to refute.

“I’m going too! I definitely understand my sister better than this Chu person.” After Ji Heyuan finished speaking, she deliberately bumped Chu Yueqi away with her shoulder.

Chu Yueqi: !!

How rude!!!

Of course, people with the surname Ji are all annoying!

In the end, the four of them went together. Ji Heyuan and Chu Yueqi surrounded Jiang Jiang on the left and right, making Zheng Zhouzhou seem very redundant.

It wasn’t that Zheng Zhouzhou hadn’t thought about changing this situation, but whenever she wanted to say something to Ji Heyuan, Jiang Jiang could always find a reason to divert Ji Heyuan’s attention.

Ji Heyuan was also like she had been bewitched. She was so annoyed by Xie Xiao before, but now she was like a dog raised by the other party, listening to everything Xie Xiao said.

How could Zheng Zhouzhou not know that Jiang Jiang was doing it on purpose?

She was now completely sure that there was definitely something strange about the Xie Xiao in front of her!

Zheng Zhouzhou watched all of this with cold eyes. She even thought viciously, did Ji Xu’an know that her sister was showing affection to her fiancée?

Ji Heyuan’s wife in her past life had actually become her sister-in-law in this life. If the two of them were together, it would be an improper lesbian relationship.

If this news was exposed, the Ji family would become the laughing stock of the entire high society!

Ji Heyuan didn’t know that Zheng Zhouzhou had even thought about her future disgrace. She didn’t have any improper thoughts about Jiang Jiang now. The reason why she surrounded Jiang Jiang was just to prevent Chu Yueqi from having the opportunity to show affection.

Jiang Jiang didn’t really think about what to buy for Ji Xu’an. This was just an excuse she used to perfunctorily deal with Chu Yueqi and Ji Heyuan.

But Ji Heyuan was very active, “You buy a pair of cufflinks, this thing is practical and not easy to make mistakes, it’s very suitable to give to my sister.”

Jiang Jiang, of course, listened to her.

They entered a jewelry store. When Jiang Jiang was looking at the cufflinks, Zheng Zhouzhou squeezed in without her knowing.

She quickly shouted in Jiang Jiang’s ear, “Xie Xiao.”

Jiang Jiang deliberately paused for two seconds before turning to look at Zheng Zhouzhou, “Miss Zheng, what’s the matter?”

Zheng Zhouzhou smiled, “It’s nothing, I just wanted to let you see this pair of cufflinks, it’s also very beautiful.”

She moved forward a step, seemingly casually mentioning, “Miss Xie, why didn’t you pay attention to me when I called you just now? I almost suspected that I had remembered it wrong, and thought your name wasn’t Xie Xiao.”

Zheng Zhouzhou stared at Jiang Jiang, but unfortunately Jiang Jiang didn’t show any guilt, and didn’t even avoid her gaze for a moment, “I was thinking about what kind of style older sister likes, and I didn’t hear you call me for a moment.”

Zheng Zhouzhou pretended to be curious, “Speaking of which, why does Miss Xie call President Ji older sister?”

Seeing that Chu Yueqi and Ji Heyuan were looking at her, Zheng Zhouzhou unhurriedly explained, “Because I always hear Xiao Yuan also calling President Ji older sister, it feels a little strange.”

Chu Yueqi and Ji Heyuan looked at Jiang Jiang again, but saw that Jiang Jiang’s face turned red in an instant, “You have to ask older sister about this.”

Seeing the topic gradually heading towards an indescribable place, Ji Heyuan quickly interrupted Zheng Zhouzhou, who was about to speak, “What’s wrong with that, I don’t think it’s strange, Xie Jiang Jiang is originally younger than my sister.”

I couldn’t let others know that this was my sister’s special hobby!

I won’t let Xie Jiang Jiang humiliate my sister!

Ji Heyuan felt that she had smoothed things over, but Zheng Zhouzhou was again angered to the point of wanting to kill someone.

This was the third time!

Was Ji Heyuan deliberately going against me today?!

Zheng Zhouzhou smiled stiffly, “So President Ji likes to raise her fiancée as a younger sister.”

Ji Heyuan immediately felt like her heart was dead. Before she could find a way to make up for her sister, Jiang Jiang took the lead in saying, “The joy of the boudoir is not to be spoken to outsiders.”

“But then again, Miss Zheng seems to be very concerned about the things between me and older sister. ” Jiang Jiang glanced at Ji Heyuan as if unintentionally, her tone vaguely meaningful, ” If I didn’t know that you were Xiao Yuan’s good friend, and didn’t know older sister, I would have suspected that you were secretly in love with older sister.”

Zheng Zhouzhou didn’t expect that she had actually seen through her thoughts, and even more didn’t expect that she would directly state all of this clearly. Without any evidence, was Xie Jiang Jiang crazy?!

“Miss Xie. ” Zheng Zhouzhou immediately put on an angry look, “I respect you a bit because you are Xiao Yuan’s sister-in-law, but that’s not a reason for you to slander me casually!”

“I and President Ji are innocent, why are you spreading rumors about me?”

Ji Heyuan also frowned, looking at Jiang Jiang with a disapproving expression.

Jiang Jiang’s reaction was also very quick. She flipped her eyelids up and down, and tears followed and rolled down.

Jiang Jiang cried too quickly, and before the other three could react, her eyes had already turned red.

“I’m sorry, Miss Zheng”. Jiang Jiang’s face was full of apology, and no one would think that she wasn’t sincere.

“I’m too suspicious. ” Jiang Jiang bit her lip, her voice choked with sobs, “Because older sister is too outstanding, I’m always worried that I’m not good enough for her. Older sister has many suitors, if it weren’t for the engagement, she might not have chosen me at all.”

“I’m so afraid of losing her.”

Jiang Jiang cried very delicately, with large drops of tears falling down, her eyes were washed with water and were moist and clear, easily arousing the pity and sympathy of others.

It was the first time Ji Heyuan had seen Jiang Jiang cry. Even the last time she was misunderstood by her, Jiang Jiang’s eyes were only slightly red, unlike now, where she couldn’t stop crying at all.

How sad must she be to cry in public regardless of her image?

Ji Heyuan had long forgotten the displeasure she had felt when she heard Jiang Jiang question Zheng Zhouzhou just now, and only had one thought in her heart.

Xie Jiang Jiang really likes my sister so much!

Ji Heyuan’s face was full of shock, but Chu Yueqi felt so distressed that she couldn’t bear it. She took out a tissue and handed it to Jiang Jiang, and then scolded Zheng Zhouzhou head-on.

“If you hadn’t kept mentioning Ji Xu’an, how could Jiang Jiang have misunderstood?”

“I also think what Jiang Jiang said makes sense. You’ve been sowing discord, what are you trying to do?”

Chu Yueqi sneered, “You said you’re not interested in Ji Xu’an, then do you dare to swear? Swear that you will never take the initiative to appear in front of Ji Xu’an, and you will avoid places where Ji Xu’an is, and even if you can’t avoid it, you won’t take the initiative to talk to her?”

Zheng Zhouzhou froze. How could I make such an oath?!

My goal was originally Ji Xu’an!

Zheng Zhouzhou subconsciously looked at Jiang Jiang, who was being protected behind Chu Yueqi, and was silently shedding tears.

Jiang Jiang seemed to sense something, raised her eyes and glanced at her, the corners of her lips slightly curved.

Zheng Zhouzhou was instantly filled with anger, and her vision went black.

Xie Jiang Jiang, you were doing it on purpose!!!


 

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