19 – Bоwing Dоwn fоr а Stеаk
Jiаng Songran hurriеdlу аskеd, “Whаt curse?”
Hе didn’t undеrstand what Shеng Chuyаng mеаnt, аnd hе fоund her full оf ресuliarities, уet he felt an inехpliсаblе trust in hеr.
Нe bеliеvеd she should hаvе a wаy to handlе this mattеr.
Sheng Chuyаng loоked uр аt him. “Even if I еxplain, уоu wоuldn’t undеrstand.”
Jiang Sоngrаn: “…”
Аlthоugh Sheng Chuуang sрoke withоut mercу, his first thought was аctually: It’s аlrеаdy а grеat honor thаt Sheng Сhuуang is loоking directlу at mе.
Не must be gоing mad.
Hе was no lоngеr surе whether it was his arm or his brain that had bееn broken.
Sheng Chuуаng then said to Оld Мaster Jiang, “I have a way to save you.”
Old Master Jiang’s eyes lit up at first, but then he said skeptically, “Can terminal cancer still be cured?”
Having dominated the business world for most of his life, this was the first time he had encountered such a boastful young person.
Sheng Chuyang knew Old Master Jiang didn’t believe her.
But she wasn’t angry.
After all, humans were weak and mostly foolish.
This was the magnanimity of her, the Vampire Princess.
Sheng Chuyang stood up. “Also, I want to break off the engagement with Jiang Songran.”
Her tone was entirely commanding.
“Fine, if you can truly cure me, forget breaking off the engagement—you can set any condition!” Old Master Jiang said, only realizing afterward that he had actually believed her words.
Sheng Chuyang calmly refused. “No need. The strong aiding the weak is only natural.”
Her brother had once said that the strong were born with their own mission.
Old Master Jiang: “…” The strong?
He still didn’t know that it was she who had broken Jiang Songran’s arm, and he even wondered if he had misheard.
Where did this pale-faced little girl resemble someone strong?
Sheng Chuyang didn’t care about human opinions.
“Compile a list of enemies you’ve had close contact with recently and give it to me.” The instigator must be someone who held a grudge against Old Master Jiang.
Old Master Jiang: “Alright!”
“And I want to see the body from the birthday banquet with my own eyes.” These two events happening one after the other must be connected.
She knew Old Master Jiang had the ability to arrange this.
Old Master Jiang asked, “When?”
Sheng Chuyang thought for a moment and said, “Midnight tonight.”
She hadn’t slept today and had done many things, so she was very tired.
She would only have energy at night.
Although Old Master Jiang found it strange, he didn’t say much and simply agreed.
Finally, he instructed Jiang Songran to see Sheng Chuyang out.
…
When Sheng Chuyang went out, she saw Luo Meixue and Sheng Nanting still standing at the door.
Earlier, Jiang Songran had ordered his subordinates to stop them, and Sheng Chuyang had heard it.
Once inside the elevator, she asked Jiang Songran curiously, “Why did you stop them?”
Jiang Songran replied, “I don’t like them.”
Jiang Songran had been raised by Old Master Jiang’s side and carried the pride of a prestigious family. Naturally, he looked down on a mistress who had risen to power and a freeloader who coveted his daughter’s wealth.
Sheng Chuyang noticed that Jiang Songran wasn’t pressed tightly against the elevator wall this time.
“You’re not afraid of me anymore?”
“I…” Jiang Songran, who had been relaxed earlier, tensed up again, his tone uneasy. “I just think you’re not the kind of person who would break someone’s arm for no reason… right?”
He realized that aside from being incredibly arrogant, Sheng Chuyang was straightforward and candid.
Specifically, she didn’t even regard his grandfather with respect and directly ordered him around…
He was starting to admire her a little.
Sheng Chuyang: “Mm.”
Jiang Songran instantly let out a sigh of relief.
The Jiang family’s driver was already waiting at the hospital entrance.Jiang Songran used his uninjured hand to pull open the rear car door.
Sheng Chuyang got in directly, and when she noticed Jiang Songran was about to get in too, she frowned slightly. “What are you doing?”
“No need for you to drive me.” Sheng Chuyang pulled the car door shut herself.
Watching the car drive away, Jiang Songran stood there in a daze, still bewildered.
Did Sheng Chuyang really not like him anymore?
…
The car entered Lingshan Villa District.
As they passed by Bo Chenjing’s house, Sheng Chuyang caught a whiff of the aroma of food.
Patting her empty stomach, she remembered she hadn’t eaten anything all day.
Having just moved in, her house was still empty.
Sheng Chuyang instructed the driver, “Stop the car.”
The driver stopped and asked, “Are you getting out, Miss Sheng?”
Sheng Chuyang replied, “Yes.”
The driver immediately got out and opened the car door for her.
“Thank you.” Sheng Chuyang expressed her gratitude and then walked toward the entrance of Bo Chenjing’s house.
The aroma of food grew stronger.
Sheng Chuyang hesitated for half a second, patting her empty stomach, before she couldn’t resist walking inside.
When you’re hungry, you eat.
There’s nothing wrong with that.
As she entered the hall, Sheng Chuyang heard her own voice.
Turning her head, she saw footage of her being surrounded by reporters outside the hospital playing on the television.
This was something she had asked Xi Xingmu to arrange.
Pang Qiu was crouched on the sofa, tilting his head in confusion as he watched Sheng Chuyang appear on the screen.
Sheng Chuyang approached. “Pang Qiu.”
Pang Qiu noticed her, jumped off the sofa, and rushed over.
He circled her affectionately twice before running toward the kitchen.
That was where the aroma was coming from.
Sheng Chuyang followed him.
Bo Chenjing was standing in front of the stove, cooking in his loungewear.
Hearing the commotion, he glanced casually over his shoulder at Sheng Chuyang.
He didn’t seem surprised at all.
Sheng Chuyang walked over, eyeing him curiously. “You know how to cook?”
“What’s it to you?” Bo Chenjing flipped the steak in the pan, his tone indifferent.
“I’m visiting my new neighbor.” She knew that in the human world, guests were supposed to be treated well.
She spoke with confidence, and Bo Chenjing turned to look at her.
But her eyes were fixed on the steak in the pan, wearing the same expression she had when she watched someone eating instant noodles outside last time.
It reminded Bo Chenjing of the way Pang Qiu stared at dried fish.
Bo Chenjing paused and said, “An uninvited guest is no guest at all.”
Sheng Chuyang looked up, her expression serious. “Then invite me now.”
Bo Chenjing: “…”
He felt there might be a generation gap between him and Sheng Chuyang.
Sheng Chuyang urged him, “Hurry up.”
Bo Chenjing: “…”
He confirmed it—communication had failed.
Bo Chenjing compromised. “You can only have one piece.”
He had witnessed Sheng Chuyang’s appetite before, and it wasn’t something a human body could handle.
Sheng Chuyang was dissatisfied. “Why? You’re so rich, why are you so stingy?”
Bo Chenjing sneered. “I’m stingy?”
He seemed angry.
If he was angry, would he not let her eat?
Sheng Chuyang blinked and, for the first time, said something completely insincere. “I’m the stingy one.”
Bo Chenjing paused as he was about to flip the steak, narrowing his eyes as he scrutinized her.
This girl, who was always so arrogant and domineering whenever they met, was actually bending over backward for a piece of steak?
What was the difference between her and Pang Qiu?
After a moment, Bo Chenjing curled the corner of his lips. “No wonder Pang Qiu likes you.”
Sheng Chuyang took pride in it. “Of course Pang Qiu likes me.”She is so beautiful and so strong, of course Pang Qiu has to like her.