CHAPTER 49: CHAPTER 49: WANT TO RIP OUT HER HEART

Seeing her difficult situation in the Su Family, Jiang Chenglin finally chose to stay at the Su Family’s place and personally take care of her.

With Jiang Chenglin protecting her, the servants didn’t dare to neglect her any longer.

Even though Tong Yan was indignant in her heart, she didn’t dare to vent carelessly.

She had just entered the Su Family not long ago, and her feelings with her parents naturally weren’t as deep as Su Lingzhi’s. Now, the most her parents felt towards her was guilt and a desire to make up for it.

She still didn’t know what would upset her parents, and she was even more afraid that they would abandon her for the sake of Su Lingzhi.

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The day Su Lingzhi returned to the hospital for a check-up, it was also just Jiang Chenglin accompanying her.

Their relationship was such that doctors and nurses would mistake them for a young married couple.

"We’re not a couple, just friends," Su Lingzhi calmly explained to the doctor.

The doctor glanced at Jiang Chenglin, and no matter how he looked, they seemed like a couple, but he didn’t dwell long on their relationship, "Apply the eye medication for a week, change it once every morning, and let the family member learn how to apply it on the side."

Then, the doctor patiently demonstrated to Su Lingzhi how to apply the medication and bandage the eyes.

"Did you understand?"

It didn’t look difficult, Jiang Chenglin noted the key points and nodded.

The doctor said, "If you can’t manage, just bring her to the hospital. Coming every day can be quite tiring, but the patient’s health is important."

"Okay."

"Do you still have the medication from last time?"

"Yes."

"Twice a day, take it on time every day."

"Okay."

Jiang Chenglin responded again and again, supporting her out of the hospital.

In the quiet car, Su Lingzhi suddenly asked, "Is your grandmother coming to Beijing tomorrow?"

Jiang Chenglin looked at her; tomorrow was the Su Family’s recognition banquet. She seemed to remember this date quite clearly, "Why? Have you been waiting for this day for a long time?"

Su Lingzhi’s lips lightly pressed together, "I consider you a friend."

These days, he stayed by her side, taking care of her under the guise of a fiancé. His friends advised him to return to Yan City and not bother, saying he had other matters to attend to, but he pushed them all aside. Now, there was no responsibility between them, and his dedication to this extent must be due to genuine feelings.

Jiang Chenglin said indifferently, "A friend is fine, at least now you’re not as resistant to me as before."

Back then, forcing her in England was indeed a bit impulsive.

With her, the more you push, the more she resists. During these days together, he had already understood her temperament.

Su Lingzhi said, "I don’t want an arranged marriage, and I don’t want to accept your help anymore; it makes me feel guilty."

"Don’t want to accept... So if I throw you out of the car now, would you feel at ease?"

"That’s not impossible either."

Jiang Chenglin smirked slightly, started the engine, and drove off. Instead of taking her directly back to the Su Family, he went to Binlian Park.

They rested under the shade of the trees, a refreshing breeze blowing over the lake.

Jiang Chenglin helped her sit on a bench, "Wait here for me for a bit."

Su Lingzhi nodded.

After a while, she heard his footsteps, and then she had something extra in her hand.

"What’s this?"

Jiang Chenglin dragged a cart full of bamboo dragonflies and sat down beside her, "Your favorite toy as a child."

At his words, Su Lingzhi’s body hesitated for a moment.

She had no memories of things with him from childhood, probably because he was around when she was too young to remember.

But she hadn’t expected that after all these years, he would still remember her preferences.

Turning the bamboo dragonfly between her fingers, Su Lingzhi replied, "I’m not a child anymore."

"Just because you’re not a child doesn’t mean you can’t play with them."

Su Lingzhi hesitated for a moment, then suddenly raised her hand and set it flying.

As a child, she liked watching the bamboo dragonflies spin in the air, but now she couldn’t see, only hearing the sound of childish laughter.

Then, another was placed into her hand.

"Why is there another one?"

"A whole cartful, enough for you to play with."

"So are you going to pick them up later?"

Jiang Chenglin told her, "No need for me to pick them up; there are children around waiting. Whoever picks them up gets to keep them."

At his words, Su Lingzhi could almost picture it, turning to face him, "Are you tricking me, or the kids?"

Jiang Chenglin chuckled, "The kids in front of you can’t wait any longer."

"Too much."

Su Lingzhi took a deep breath and set the dragonflies in her hand flying one by one. Eventually, there was a rhythm to it, accompanied by incessant laughter and chatter.

She seemed to be infected by the children’s joy, as a smile gradually spread across Su Lingzhi’s face.

However, the scene triggered her memories instantly.

When she felt bad in the past, there was someone who’d take her out to relax, but now that person was far away, with no news.

The smile faded, and Su Lingzhi said softly, "I’m tired."

Noticing her change in mood, Jiang Chenglin’s expression also darkened.

A plane roared through layers of white clouds above.

At this moment, Fu Yinli was on a flight back to the country, opening a video sent by a spy.

In the video, bamboo dragonflies floated in the air, Su Lingzhi sat on a bench with her eyes covered in white gauze, her smile full of warmth, and Jiang Chenglin looking at her with deep affection. The scene looked like they were living a small married life.

He closed the video, discreetly averting his gaze.

The plane landed in Yan City at 6 p.m.

Fu Yinli, along with Housekeeper Zhao and the driver, headed straight for Hongfu Hotel.

As the door of the private room opened, everyone inside stood up respectfully, looking at the person who appeared at the door with humility.

The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.

The man dressed in a refined and elegant suit looked stately and tall, his deep eyes radiating a chilling aura that was intimidating.

The surrounding atmosphere shifted slightly because of his entrance.

Housekeeper Zhao introduced to everyone at the table, "This is Mr. Fu."

A middle-aged man approached with an extended hand, "Mr. Fu, sorry for not coming to greet you earlier."

Fu Yinli glanced at him indifferently, "Are you the head of the Jiang Family?"

"Yes, that’s me."

This man was Jiang Chenglin’s father.

Then, in less than a minute, the room was cleared.

Only the three of them remained in the room.

Jiang’s father sat uneasily, "I don’t know why Mr. Fu is looking for Jiang?"

"I heard the Jiang Family intends to form an alliance with the Su Family."

"Yes."

Fu Yinli glanced at him deeply, "Su Lingzhi? Or the daughter they’ve just reunited with?"

Jiang’s father responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, "It’s Su Lingzhi. The older generation arranged a childhood engagement for her and my son..."

"Su Lingzhi has offended me, are you all willing to bear the consequences for her?"

"I don’t know how she offended you?"

"She stole something precious from me. Makes me want to tear her heart out."

Listening to such ominous and sinister words, Jiang’s father felt a chill creeping up his spine.

Before him stood the one designated heir of the Fu Family. Though they had a bit of reputation in Yan City with business in Beijing, they could not afford to offend this powerful figure. He was terrified of saying the wrong thing.

What exactly did Su Lingzhi steal from him that made this prestigious figure from Beijing come all the way, setting up this Hongmen Banquet?

"What’s your intention?"

Fu Yinli took a document from Housekeeper Zhao and placed it in front of him, "This is the Jiang Family’s business network in Beijing, it’s worth billions. You are a smart man and should know what choice to make."

Jiang’s father trembled as he took the document, and before he could examine it closely, Fu Yinli stood up straight and left a parting remark: "Su Lingzhi is mine. If you insist on vying with me for her, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

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