Chapter 131: Money Is Really Tempting (4)
As they drove to the Jin family residence, Mu Chen, who hadn’t received a call from Jin Shuang in two days, finally called. Jin Shuang glanced at the caller ID and hung up.
Jiang Zhiyan, glancing at the phone, then looking away, asked: “Him?”
“Mm.”
Jiang Zhiyan didn’t ask any more questions, covering her mouth and smiling faintly.
Thirty seconds later, a message popped up.
“See?” Jin Shuang said.
“Can I?” Jiang Zhiyan asked, gesturing towards the phone.
“Mm,” Jin Shuang nodded. “The password is two sixes, two sevens, and two eights.”
Jiang Zhiyan’s smile widened. Sharing the password to such a personal device meant their relationship had become much closer.
Their progress could be considered a quantum leap.
Although there wasn’t much physical contact, this emotional closeness was more important, once their hearts were close, physical intimacy wouldn’t be far behind.
She opened the phone; the message wasn’t from Mu Chen, but from his assistant.
But judging by the missed calls, it was indeed Mu Chen who called.
Jiang Zhiyan rolled her eyes, this guy was putting on airs.
[Assistant Wang: Madam, Mr. Mu asked if you still need to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jin today?]
Seeing the word “Madam,” Jiang Zhiyan narrowed her eyes in displeasure. The System had already collected the evidence, which was currently in her possession, she planned to give it to Jin Shuang after dinner.
Jiang Zhiyan thought for a few seconds, picked up the phone, and took a picture of herself and Jin Shuang in the driver’s seat.
[Jin Shuang: [picture]]
[Jin Shuang: Already on our way.]
[Assistant Wang: Understood.]
He didn’t send any more messages, and Jiang Zhiyan exited the chat, found her own WeChat, and pinned it to the top.
She showed it to Jin Shuang while waiting at a red light.
Jin Shuang smiled but didn’t say anything.
Jiang Zhiyan, satisfied, put down her phone, leaned back in her seat, and hummed a tune.
“You have a nice voice.”
“Mm, natural talent,” Jiang Zhiyan said.
Jin Shuang laughed again.
“You have a low laugh point,” Jiang Zhiyan tilted her head, leaning against the seat. “Don’t you think so? I didn’t learn it, I majored in… literature in university.”
Jiang Zhiyan quickly checked her character settings.
“No, I know it’s a natural talent, I just find it amusing listening to you,” Jin Shuang said, rubbing her cheeks. “I haven’t laughed like this in a long time.”
“Then spend more time with me, and you’ll be this happy every day,” Jiang Zhiyan said.
Jin Shuang raised an eyebrow slightly: “Don’t I still have to rebuild my career? I might not have that much time.”
“I can be your secretary,” Jiang Zhiyan offered. “I’m very capable, really.”
“We’ll talk about that later, let’s not discuss work when we’re having fun, I’ll definitely ask for your help if I need it.”
“It would be a good opportunity for me to find employment,” Jiang Zhiyan paused. “I’ve already obtained the evidence against him, is that considered good news?”
“Of course,” Jin Shuang’s smile deepened. “What kind of evidence? I wonder how much he’s willing to pay for it.”
Jiang Zhiyan quickly glanced at the evidence: “Explosive 4K high-definition video, clear frontal shots.”
Jin Shuang was silent for a full twenty seconds, then she couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Zhiyan and look away again. Although she didn’t say anything, her shock was evident: “How did you even get that?”
“I told you, I’m very capable, in every aspect,” Jiang Zhiyan winked at her.
“Then it seems I can really get a lot,” Jin Shuang said.
“Hey, can I watch when you confront him?” Jiang Zhiyan asked curiously.
Jin Shuang tapped the steering wheel: “I’ll think about it, I’ll find a way, normally it’s not allowed, the Mu family is very concerned about their image, and if they know you’re the one who obtained the evidence, they might retaliate against you.”
“Sigh,” Jiang Zhiyan sighed softly, although the Jiang family was also wealthy, they were no match for the male lead’s family.
They were almost there; she could see the gate of the Jin family villa.
Jin Shuang had told her parents about Jiang Zhiyan coming in advance, so no one was surprised when they arrived. However, there were more people present than expected, and the atmosphere was a bit strange, but Jiang Zhiyan didn’t think it was directed at her.
But since Xie Liaoyi had the female lead role this time, there would probably be some unpleasant relatives to spice up the plot.
Jiang Zhiyan happily greeted everyone, following behind Jin Shuang, paying special attention to the second uncle and second aunt. She then handed out the gifts she had bought. Because there were more people than expected, all the gifts Jin Shuang prepared were given out, nothing was left.
“You didn’t have to bring so many gifts,” Jin Shuang’s mother said with a polite smile.
“Why didn’t Mu Chen come back with you this time?” the second aunt couldn’t help but ask.
Jin Shuang’s mother glared at her with displeasure, but she was ignored.
Jin Shuang thought for two seconds: “I didn’t want to bring him back, he’s been cheating on me, and I’m planning to divorce him.”
Jiang Zhiyan had just picked up her juice, she didn’t expect the topic to shift so quickly, but she calmly took a sip.
The obsequious smiles on the second uncle and second aunt’s faces instantly disappeared, replaced with awkwardness: “Is there some kind of misunderstanding?”
“No, I already have evidence,” Jin Shuang paused. “4K high-definition video, clear frontal shots.”
Jin Shuang’s tone was casual, but everyone present looked shocked.
“It’s a business marriage, it’s normal for each of you to have your own… fun… I can also introduce you to some nice young men,” the second uncle said, frowning and looking at Jin Shuang’s parents.
Jin Shuang’s parents’ faces darkened.
“Divorce,” Jin Shuang’s mother said, looking at the second uncle. “My daughter can divorce if she wants to, there’s no need for her to put up with this.”
“But I have a project…” the second uncle frowned.
“So I have to sacrifice my happiness and health for your project? He’s messing around outside, what if he catches some disease?” Jin Shuang said, leaning back on the sofa, her tone calm, but firm. “Your project isn’t that important to me.”
Jiang Zhiyan raised an eyebrow: “It seems there’s no need for me to do anything.”
“Just enjoy the show,” the System said.
Jiang Zhiyan sighed softly: “She was so naive when she first started doing missions.”
Now even a fragment was so capable.
Jiang Zhiyan looked at Jin Shuang, her gaze gentle.
Jin Shuang met her eyes, froze for a second, then looked away.
“I’m definitely getting a divorce, this is a notification, I won’t listen to anyone who tries to persuade me otherwise, I’ll see it as them deliberately trying to harm me. I came back for dinner today, I don’t want anything to ruin my mood,” Jin Shuang said with a smile. “Those who care about me don’t have to worry, I’m very happy to be able to divorce him, and I spent tens of millions of his money in the past two days, my mood is excellent.”
The second uncle and second aunt still wanted to say something, but the gazes of Jin Shuang and her parents silenced them, they could only sigh.
“You used to like him so much.”
“Just thinking about it now makes me sick,” Jin Shuang said. “Such trash.”
Jiang Zhiyan finished her juice, poured herself another glass with a smile, and the others changed the subject.
Jin Shuang was called to the study by her parents, and Jiang Zhiyan wasn’t worried.
However, as soon as Jin Shuang’s parents left, the persistent second uncle and second aunt turned their attention to Jiang Zhiyan.
“Aren’t you her friend? You should persuade her, men, well, it’s normal for them to stray occasionally,” the second uncle said. “As long as he changes, it’s fine.”
“You cheat?” Jiang Zhiyan raised an eyebrow and looked at him, then glanced at the second aunt, emphasizing, “Did you hear that? Your husband is cheating on you.”
The second aunt’s face instantly darkened, she glared at her husband, her fists clenched.
“No, I don’t,” the second uncle immediately became nervous.
“I suggest you investigate, he probably does, and if he has illegitimate children, they might come out and fight for your family’s assets later,” Jiang Zhiyan continued. “Look how guilty he looks.”
“No, what’s wrong with you, young lady, you…” The second uncle stared at her, wide-eyed.
“You’re so old, and you’re still so unreliable, what kind of nonsense is that? She wants a divorce, and I, as her friend, should persuade her to reconcile with a scumbag? Do you even hear yourself? It’s not like she can’t survive without Mu Chen,” Jiang Zhiyan said, rolling her eyes and taking a sip of juice.
The others remained silent, watching the show, almost laughing out loud as they watched the second uncle being verbally battered by Jiang Zhiyan.
The second uncle took a deep breath: “Let me tell you, young lady, you won’t get anywhere in society speaking like that.”
“I don’t need to, my family doesn’t want me to work, I can just live off them,” Jiang Zhiyan said nonchalantly. “I have money, and I have a good relationship with Shuangshuang, she’ll protect me.”
As she spoke, Jiang Zhiyan winked at the second uncle twice, looking both smug and infuriating.
Jin Shuang went to the tea room with her parents.
Jin Shuang, seeing their worried expressions, took the initiative to speak: “I’m fine, not sad at all, in fact, I’m very happy.”
“Really?” Her mother frowned, she remembered how distraught Jin Shuang had been when she wanted to marry Mu Chen, how could she be fine now, with such a big incident like Mu Chen’s infidelity?
“I’m really fine,” Jin Shuang said, glancing at the door and lowering her voice. “I’m planning to use the video as leverage, as a condition for a peaceful divorce. But if I do that, it might ruin our relationship with the Mu family.”
Her father looked at Jin Shuang and nodded: “Let it be ruined then, we’re not afraid of them, the most important thing is you, as long as you’ve thought it through, it’s fine.”
“I’m sorry for worrying you,” Jin Shuang sighed softly, holding her cup. “I was too naive before, I only figured it out recently, I was blinded by love, I don’t even know why I made those choices.”
“It’s fine, what’s done is done,” her mother said, pulling Jin Shuang into a hug, her eyes reddening. “You’ve suffered enough during this time, always being so careful in front of us, not daring to say anything.”
“It’s over now, Mom, my good days are ahead,” Jin Shuang said, patting her mother’s back. “It’s a blessing to wake up early.”
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