Chapter 165: Chapter 118: What Class Is That Lousy Banquet, to Be Worthy of My Attendance?
Si Xie: "..."
’Damn it! He’d only gritted his teeth and endured it because he was afraid of waking Nuannuan. Otherwise, he would’ve just kicked the guy away. Who would’ve needed his permission?’
’Now that this guy has had his fun, how can he act like this?’
’He’s so infuriating!’
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, and he snapped.
"Fine, so you didn’t agree, right? Okay, then you remember this: you held Nuannuan last night, so tonight is my turn. You’re not allowed to touch her with even a single finger. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens."
’Besides, the guy already got his turn. There was no point in arguing about it now. It would just make Nuannuan think he was being unreasonable. Better to fight for his own perks.’
Heh!
’What happens tonight won’t be decided now.’ Fu Yuan sneered, completely ignoring his words.
"Alright, stop fighting. Get up and get ready. I need to go out after we eat."
Seeing that Si Xie, though angry, was still emotionally stable and rational with no signs of losing control, Jiang Yunnuan breathed a sigh of relief internally. After speaking, she swung her legs over the side of the bed.
Her wrist was suddenly grabbed. Si Xie’s attention instantly shifted from Fu Yuan entirely to her as he asked curiously.
"Go out? Where are you going?"
"To find Tangtang."
Jiang Yunnuan replied casually.
Jiang Tang had been instrumental in finding him so quickly. Before leaving for the Leon Empire, she had promised to go thank her friend in person upon her return.
But after coming back, she had been completely focused on Si Xie and couldn’t get away. Now that his condition had clearly improved, it was time for her to make good on her promise.
At this thought, her gaze paused, and she slapped her forehead in frustration.
’I almost forgot, that bounty is still posted online.’
’Now that Si Xie has been found, I should take down that bounty as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary trouble.’
Jiang Yunnuan quickly opened her Light Brain and went to the bounty platform to cancel it, only to find her private message inbox was full.
She glanced at a few messages. Most were from people trying to claim the reward by providing information. Someone had even sent a message just now, claiming to know Si Xie’s whereabouts.
Obviously, all this information was false.
’A bounty?’
Having read her thoughts, a curious and confused Si Xie leaned over, resting his chin on her shoulder. His gaze fell on the Light Brain’s screen, and he saw his own information on the bounty notice.
’This bounty... was it posted to find me?’
’And the reward is as high as one hundred million...’
’She was actually willing to spend so many Star Coins on me?’
Si Xie’s eyes widened in shock, and he couldn’t snap out of it for a long time. He was completely overwhelmed with emotion, and his eyes began to sting.
He had no full-blooded brothers. His father had gone missing during a battle to encircle the Corpse Clan. His mother had numerous Contractors and spent all her time, day and night, in their beds.
Day after day, all she did was mate and give birth. The children were sent away as soon as they were born, and she never grew attached to any of them.
He grew up in a child-rearing center, all alone from a young age.
’If he hadn’t met her, no one would have cared even if he died.’
She was probably the only person in the world who would try so hard and go to such lengths to find him after he went missing. The only one who would ache for his scars, pity him for what he’d been through, and make him feel what it was like to be cared for.
’Although her motives aren’t pure, and all her kindness is just for the mission, he’s still the one who actually gets to enjoy it. The kindness he’s received is all real.’
"Nuannuan, you’re so good to me~"
Snapping back to reality, he hugged her tightly. His voice was thick and nasal, heavy with emotion. Jiang Yunnuan quickly canceled the bounty and turned to pinch his cheek.
"Isn’t it a good thing that I’m good to you? Why do you look unhappy?"
"I’m not unhappy."
"Oh, so you’re just moved!"
"Yeah."
He nodded, admitting it freely with an exceptionally serious expression. Jiang Yunnuan leaned in and kissed his cheek, comforting him softly.
"You’re my man, of course I should be good to you. Don’t overthink it. Now get up, wash your face, brush your teeth, and get dressed."
"Okay."
After they washed up, Jiang Yunnuan heated up three glasses of milk, fried a few eggs, and made some meat patties.
After a quick meal, she opened her Light Brain to message Jiang Tang, but saw an unread message from Jiang Wanwan.
’Huh, when did Jiang Wanwan message me?’
She frowned and opened it, seeing it had been received over ten minutes ago.
"Sister, my birthday party is the day after tomorrow. You’ll be there, right?"
’Oh, right. Jiang Wanwan had tried again and again, scheming to get her to attend that stupid party.’
’But in this world with no good food or drinks, what’s the point of a party besides all the backstabbing?’
"Not going. What kind of trashy party is that? As if it’s worthy of my presence."
She refused without a hint of politeness.
The person on the other end must have been waiting, because a reply came back the instant she sent her message.
"But didn’t you say you’d come last time, Sister? Why have you changed your mind? Are you afraid you’ll embarrass Mom in front of all the socialites?"
After reading the message, Jiang Yunnuan let out a sarcastic laugh.
’What a low-class, clumsy attempt at goading me. But it would have been very effective on the original owner of this body.’
’If the original owner had read this message, she would have been furious. Her defiant spirit would have kicked in, and she would have walked right into their trap to become a laughingstock.’
"You’re overthinking it. It’s just that your birthday party isn’t worthy of my time. But if you really want me to come, it’s not impossible. My appearance fee is very high, though. One billion Star Coins. If you can afford it, I can force myself to show up on time the day after tomorrow."
On the other side, seeing this message, Jiang Wanwan instantly flew into a rage. In her mind, she cursed Jiang Yunnuan a hundred times over.
"Sister, what’s wrong? Are you angry?"
The boy with white hair and cat ears lying on her lap couldn’t help but ask with concern when he saw her expression suddenly darken.
Hearing his voice, Jiang Wanwan immediately concealed her anger, smiling as she stroked his soft hair.
"It’s nothing. I’m just chatting with my sister."
"Jiang Yunnuan? Sister, what’s there to talk about with that ugly freak?"
At the mention of Jiang Yunnuan, a look of disgust appeared in Bai Luo’s beautiful eyes. This reaction satisfied Jiang Wanwan greatly, giving her a sense of accomplishment and causing some of her anger to dissipate.
She chuckled softly and explained in a gentle voice.
"My sister only hates me because of Mom. So, I was hoping to use the birthday party as a chance for her to see Mom. Maybe it could clear up the misunderstanding between us."
Of course, this was all a lie.
She had gone to great lengths to invite Jiang Yunnuan to the party because she had carefully prepared a little show to humiliate Jiang Yunnuan in public and ruin her reputation even further.
For every bit Jiang Yunnuan’s reputation worsened, she could seize a sliver of her good fortune.
If the battle for good fortune hadn’t been stagnant for so long with no new progress, she couldn’t be bothered to waste her energy on Jiang Yunnuan.
For her carefully prepared show to go off without a hitch, Jiang Yunnuan had to be at that party.
