Room 206, just a wall away.
A huge surveillance screen showed everything happening in Room 207 with perfect clarity.
The cold white light of the screen reflected on Jiang Lijin’s face.
His face was almost identical to Jiang Si’s—same sharp features, same cold amber eyes.
If Jiang Si carried a playful, aggressive energy like untamed fire, then Jiang Lijin’s aura was colder, deeper, like ice under the ocean, filled with unmatched pride and danger.
He sat in a large leather chair, his high-end suit perfectly buttoned, and locked eyes with Xu Jingran on the monitor.
From the moment she entered, got drenched, and carefully changed her clothes…
Her soft, pale body, the delicate tear mole, the tiny shivers that invited sympathy…
He took it all in.
Even this whole setup had been arranged by him.
Cheap scholarship students.
For a few thousand yuan, they fawned and begged.
He had Jiang Si use the scholarship as bait, deliberately giving it to others.
Xu Jingran took the bait.
Then Jiang Si was to stir trouble between Xu Jingran and Lu Ran.
Making Xu Jingran rely on Jiang Si…
To her, his brother seemed like a good guy.
This kind of woman, greedy for money, was as boring as he imagined.
She couldn’t even tell the two brothers apart.
She even said Jiang Lijin’s name out loud.
Jiang Lijin’s long, pale fingers, identical to his brother’s, tapped the screen. “A woman like you… what right do you have to say my name?”
He looked arrogant and cold, snapping once.
Xu Jingran still stared at the screen.
Was it defiance?
No.
A cheap scholarship student couldn’t be so clever or perceptive.
She had only glanced at the camera by accident.
He was excited to see her later realize she had been manipulated from start to finish.
Abandoned by everyone…
Jiang Lijin smirked slightly, reaching out toward Xu Jingran’s wet eyes on the monitor.
Those beautiful eyes…
Would they cry even more miserably?
【Jiang Lijin is just standing there watching all this? Useless husband vibes…】
【He sees the female supporting character completely, and still says this stuff—I want to punch him.】
【Will he treat the main female differently? Can’t wait to see.】
【Jiang Lijin, you’re so obvious… even a three-day-old duck isn’t this stubborn…】
【Actually… The supporting character is kind of exciting too. I vote for her. Come on, boom boom boom! My phantom limb is ready.】
Xu Jingran achieved her goal and pushed the door open.
The corridor had finely carved arches and pillars, ending with a colorful stained-glass window made of gemstones.
Sunlight passed through the glass, casting rainbow patterns on the walls.
Jiang Lijin didn’t wear a uniform. His handmade suit fit his tall frame perfectly, with a gold owl brooch on the left side.
He looked at Xu Jingran with a high, commanding gaze.
The girl his brother was interested in.
Her figure was indeed very good.
Xu Jingran saw him pause for a moment and ran forward slightly, her eyes showing a hint of dependence.
“Jiang Si, thank you… I don’t know how to repay you. Next time, I’ll buy you a milk tea.”
Milk tea?
Cheap, artificial, scented junk.
Jiang Lijin was not interested.
A hint of boredom entered his gaze.
Xu Jingran, like all the ordinary people, had mistaken him.
“No need.”
He raised his right hand slightly, wearing a black obsidian ring identical to Jiang Si’s, fitting perfectly on his elegant fingers.
“Xu Jingran, I thought about it. I can also give you Liu Ruan’s scholarship. How about that?”
Jiang Lijin’s tone was three parts pride, seven parts teasing.
These scholarship students were basically fighting over pitiful resources.
Low character.
Xu Jingran probably thought Liu Ruan had taken her scholarship.
Jiang Lijin planned to help his brother one more time.
Xu Jingran thought that by getting close to them, she would become someone important.
She could take revenge on the special students without worry.
Greedy special students like Xu Jingran would definitely cling tightly to Lu Ran and Jiang Si, who were like embodiments of power.
She would never let go of them.
Jiang Lijin also wanted to see Xu Jingran show her mean and low character.
She looked so pitiful when changing clothes.
Now, she was probably willing to do anything for money.
When Xu Jingran heard this, she looked up slightly, surprised. “Why?”
Jiang Lijin smiled lightly, his amber eyes teasing. “I just think you’re too pitiful. I want to give you a little extra money to help you.”
Xu Jingran froze for a moment, her cheeks turning red, and she waved her hands.
“No! Liu Ruan is also pitiful. Her family has it worse than mine. Give the money to her instead.”
Xu Jingran rolled her eyes in her mind.
She really thought people were fools.
She would take as much as she could from these rich kids.
Not giving a bit more and even trying to give Liu Ruan’s money to herself? No way!
Jiang Lijin was surprised that Xu Jingran didn’t follow the expected script.
“Jiang Si, if possible, could you also help Liu Ruan apply for special financial aid? She… has a hard time too.”
Xu Jingran’s eyes were wet as she looked at Jiang Lijin with a pitiful sympathy.
Jiang Lijin clenched his fingers. Such a naïve, selfless fool.
Xu Jingran…
The story wasn’t going as he expected. He quickly became cold. “I can only give it to one person.”
Then he turned and left.
Xu Jingran called after him, confused. “You’re not Jiang Si… you’re… Jiang Lijin? You’re Jiang Si’s brother…”
Her voice was soft, full of wonder.
Jiang Lijin stopped in his tracks.
He slowly turned, his cold amber eyes staring at Xu Jingran.
All Xu Jingran’s trust and joy in Jiang Si disappeared, replaced by fear and caution.
“What did you say?” His usual playful tone was gone.
Xu Jingran seemed frightened and stepped back half a pace.
Her voice became even softer. “You are not like Jiang Si. He’s really good.”
What did that mean? Was she saying he’s not good? Not as good as his brother?
Jiang Lijin’s face darkened.
“Who allowed you to guess my identity like that?”
He stepped closer. “Or do you think this will get my attention?”
Xu Jingran protested, “I really didn’t mean that.”
Jiang Lijin leaned slightly forward, his cold amber eyes locking on hers. He spoke slowly and proudly:
“Now, take what you begged for and disappear from my sight immediately.
Leave.”
Xu Jingran’s face went pale. Her lips moved slightly. She bit her lower lip and nodded hard.
She lowered her head and quickly passed by him.
A faint fragrance reached Jiang Lijin’s nose…
These special students, poor yet wearing expensive perfume.
So fragrant…
Clearly meant to attract attention.
[“Wow, the supporting girl really recognized him?! Amazing! Jiang Lijin’s face must have turned green!”]
[“Hahaha, the older brother got so angry after being exposed—classic. Too funny.”]
[“He tells her to leave but keeps staring at her waist. Classic broken defense.”]
[“When will the sandwich scene happen? Brother and brother…”]
[“Honestly, Xu Jingran isn’t bad, even if she’s a supporting girl. She didn’t take the main girl’s baby money.”]
[“When will the main girl and male lead finally interact? Can’t wait…”]
[“666, you guys changed faces without me.”]
[“Who changed faces? Supporting girl, log off…”]
Xu Jingran ran downstairs and took a deep breath.
Is that it?
These twin brothers still wanted to trick her.
She already noticed: who could switch from a school uniform to a suit so quickly?
She got soaked, not them.
And one is left-handed, the other right-handed.
Xu Jingran smiled sweetly. The new semester would bring more money.
After all… Jiang Si really pitied her.
“Baby, why are you here?”
Lu Ran had just finished training. He ran over in a few steps, hugged Xu Jingran, and rubbed her hair in surprise. “Baby, why is your hair wet?”