Chapter – 36
You’d Be Better Off Hitting Me
“What did you say?!”
Guan Baocheng looked as if he was about to explode the moment he heard Bai Shuqin’s words.
He felt choked, his voice went off-key, and a terrifying fury flashed in his eyes.
Bai Shuqin instinctively shrunk her neck, reflexively covering her mouth again, and said with difficulty,
“No, that’s not what I meant…”
She wanted to explain.
But what came out of her mouth was—
“I’m saying you’re incompetent! A man who only yells at his family is incompetent! If you’re so capable, you should have confronted that little brat Guan Xuxu earlier! But as soon as you found out she’s the Jiang family’s young lady, you got scared and couldn’t even save face. It’s ridiculous—she doesn’t even take you seriously, yet you’re trying to kick up a fuss!”
“Mom!”
Guan Qishen felt like he was going crazy.
When did Mom start talking to Dad like this?
She always used to follow Dad’s words without question.
Did something go wrong during their outing today?
Bai Shuqin herself felt like she was going insane.
Ever since they went to the Jiang family, she had been uncontrollably blurting out the deepest truths in her heart.
And not just any truths, but the most hidden, most undesirable parts of her heart.
Before she knew it, Guan Baocheng’s face flushed red with anger, even turning slightly purple as if he had a liver condition.
—It’s over, Bai Shuqin realized.
They didn’t notice.
Just moments ago, the black shadow clinging to Guan Ruirui had extended thin, thread-like tendrils of dark energy, slowly seeping into Guan Baocheng’s body.
Silently and imperceptibly.
But Guan Baocheng’s face grew increasingly twisted with fury.
He glared at Bai Shuqin, pointing a trembling finger at her as he squeezed out his words.
“You… you…”
He couldn’t form coherent sentences.
Only the raging fury burning in the depths of his chest thrashed about, seeking an outlet.
Suddenly, his gaze landed on the golf clubs placed by the entrance.
In the next moment, he rushed over and grabbed one.
Guan Qishen’s expression changed instantly.
Bai Shuqin and Guan Ruirui turned pale.
Before anyone could stop him, Guan Baocheng swung the club down.
Crash! Bang!
The decorative items in the entrance hall were shattered into pieces with a single blow.
Bai Shuqin couldn’t help but scream.
“Ahhhhh! Help!”
Guan Ruirui also broke down crying.
“Dad, we were wrong…”
“Husband, I was wrong too! Calm down!”
Chaos ensued.
Guan Baocheng swung the club wildly like a madman, fortunately not directly hitting any family members.
But vases and ornaments in both the entrance hall and living room were smashed to pieces one after another.
Bai Shuqin was on the verge of tears.
—Wait, some of those were antiques!?
Together, they’re worth about 10 million yuan (approx. 200 million JPY)!
Her heart felt like it was being torn apart, and she couldn’t help but cry out.
“You’d be better off hitting meeeee…!”
Guan Qishen: …
This family is completely broken.
Two days after the Jiang family banquet.
Jiang Xuxu finally settled on a time to visit the Song family as promised.
After packing her things, she went downstairs.
In the garden, the three brothers—Jiang Su, Jiang Han, and Jiang Cheng—were being forced to do push-ups.
In front of them, Jiang Huai sat elegantly in a rattan chair, enjoying afternoon tea with pastries and flower tea by his side.
Jiang Xuxu raised an eyebrow.
“What’s this?”
“Nothing much. Grandpa said they’ve been lacking exercise lately, so they should use the summer break to get back in shape,”
Jiang Huai replied with a smile, then added,
“You’re heading out, right? The car is ready.”
Jiang Xuxu nodded.
Over the past few days, she had grown accustomed to his thoughtfulness.
Without sparing a glance at the three brothers, she bid them a light farewell and left.
Jiang Huai smiled as he saw her off, then looked down at the three again.
The corners of his lips curled into an even gentler smile.
“Hang in there. A minimum of 100 reps today. If any of you give up midway, all three start over from zero.”
At those words, the three wore expressions of utter despair.
“Big Cousin, we’ve really reflected on our mistakes!”
“We haven’t bothered Xuxu at all these past two days! We’ve been behaving!”
“Brother Huai, don’t abandon your brothers just because you have a sister now! We’re family too!”
Jiang Huai’s smile remained unwavering.
“Mhm. Once you finish the 100 reps. If you can’t do it today, your games and figurines will continue to be under my care.”
“Nooooooo!”
The wails of the three echoed through the garden.
After that day’s banquet.
The Jiang family began treating Xuxu almost like a deity.
It was because Song Yongming and his wife had specifically thanked Old Master Jiang at the banquet.
“Thanks to Xuxu, our Lili was saved. We are truly grateful. Moreover, at such a young age, she’s already earning her own money and even repaid the Guan family’s upbringing expenses. What an outstanding child.”
The moment the Jiang family members heard this, their temples throbbed.
Only then did they realize—
Xuxu, who had been so mistreated by the Guan family.
There was no way she received an allowance.
So where did that 5 million yuan (approx. 100 million JPY) come from?
That’s right—she earned it herself!
The Jiang family’s initial reaction wasn’t “amazing” but “ashamed.”
Even Jiang Su’s expression was complicated.
—I thought that suspicious job was shameful.
But in reality, it was to earn a living.
Moreover, since Xuxu has returned to the Jiang family, why is she still pushing herself so hard?
If it’s just 5 million yuan, asking Uncle would get it arranged in an instant.
That night.
Jiang Yucheng directly transferred 10 million yuan (approx. 200 million JPY) to Xuxu.
5 million was to repay the Guan family.
The remaining 5 million was pocket money.
Jiang Xuxu: …
Speechless.
Last time, right after she transferred 1.5 million, Jiang Huai transferred double that amount as her allowance.
This time was the same.
Repay 5 million → immediately receive double the amount transferred.
It was her first experience of—a life “free from money worries.”
But once she received the money, she wouldn’t return it.
She happened to want something.
Now she could participate in the auction.
While searching for auction information on her phone, the car arrived at the Song family.
Song Yongming and his wife welcomed her at the entrance.
“Master Jiang, thank you for coming.”
At the banquet, Madam Song had affectionately called her “Xuxu,” but in private, it was “Master Jiang.”
At the banquet, it was to show support.
In private, it was pure respect.
The thought of Lili returning to normal—
Madam Song couldn’t sleep a wink last night.
Song Yongming and Song Yuli were the same.
They canceled all work, waiting for this moment.
Under the three expectant gazes, Jiang Xuxu smiled reassuringly and spoke in her usual calm tone.
Then, she took out a paper packet from her bag.
Inside were several strands of hair wrapped in a yellow talisman.
—That was the hair of the person who had stolen Lili’s “wisdom”!
In the eyes of the Song family, flames instantly ignited.
Jiang Xuxu thought for a moment and spoke.
“Before we begin, there’s something I must honestly tell you.”
