When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1138 Shengnan 70
Tan You's words were meaningful, and Jiang Shengnan was shocked, feeling as if she had been stripped naked before Tan You. No wonder some say that a person who is too discerning has no followers; Jiang Shengnan now understood this completely.

She thought that Tan You wouldn't know about her despicable thoughts, but she didn't expect that Tan You would point them out so casually today.

"Do you know why I never interfere in your affairs with Lao Jiang and his wife? As long as money can solve the problem, I never say a word?"

Jiang Shengnan asked in confusion, "Why?"

Tan You bluntly stated, "Because you are the typical person who wants both sides. In the matter of Lao Jiang and his wife, no matter which side you stand on, you can always find fault and always feel that you have been hurt."

“This is your family matter, and you should take responsibility for it yourself. Anyone who interferes will end up pleasing neither side. Just like Old Jiang and his wife knew how to hurt the people who loved them the most, you are no different.”

"And now you want Jin Jue to take on the responsibility that originally belonged to you? Do you really want to plant such a hidden danger in your future life?"

Jiang Shengnan was stumped by the question. Now that Tan You had pointed out the most despicable aspects of her human nature, she realized just how wretched she truly was. And this wretchedness was more shameful than being stripped naked and thrown into the street.

Jiang Shengnan was only relieved that Tan You had seen this; losing face in front of Tan You was one thing, but if Jin Jue had seen this side of her, Jiang Shengnan felt she would never have the face to stand before him again.

During dinner, Jin Jue brought up this matter: "Your father suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized. The news from the hospital is not good."

Jiang Shengnan paused with her chopsticks: "I understand. I plan to leave for N City after dinner. We need to settle things once and for all."

Jin Jue looked at her worriedly: "It wasn't easy to recover your health. If you go back and suffer too much heartache... perhaps I should go in your place?"

Jiang Shengnan put down her chopsticks, thinking to herself that Tan You was very perceptive. If Tan You hadn't spoken to her first, she would have definitely agreed to Jin Jue's suggestion immediately.

However, after Tan You thoroughly analyzed her personality, Jiang Shengnan simply couldn't agree to Jin Jue's suggestion. It's not shameful for human nature to have flaws; what's shameful is knowing you have these flaws yet still choosing actions that benefit yourself.

“This is my responsibility, and I cannot push the responsibility that originally belonged to me onto you.” Jiang Shengnan said softly, “It has been several years since we last met. Now that he is nearing the end of his life, I must go and see him one last time.”

She can't be like Lao Jiang and his wife, only knowing how to hurt the people who love her the most, otherwise how is she any different from them?
Jin Jue held her hand: "I was just worried about you. I'll make some arrangements so we can go back together."

Jiang Shengnan forced a smile: "Okay, but don't interfere. Just stay with me and let me handle these things myself."

Even if she were to experience that heart-wrenching pain again, Jiang Shengnan couldn't drag Jin Jue into the entanglement between her and her husband, Lao Jiang. She now fully understood herself; she knew she was somewhat cold-hearted and ungrateful.

Jin Jue said helplessly, "Okay, I'll stay with you."

Before 10 p.m., Jiang Shengnan and Jin Jue appeared in Lao Jiang's hospital room. After learning the news, Jin Jue quickly arranged for the hospital to change Lao Jiang to a single room, so Jiang Shengnan and Jin Jue's arrival did not cause too much of a commotion.

Jiang's mother was sleeping on another small bed in the ward. When she saw Jiang Shengnan and Jin Jue come in, she immediately sat up.

Jiang Shengnan didn't look at her, but at Old Jiang, who was on the hospital bed with tubes inserted. This was the man who had favored sons over daughters his whole life. If it weren't for him, why would she have had such a hard life?

But now, he is old, and his life is coming to an end. His eldest son, whom he had always valued, is not as outstanding as he had hoped. In fact, when he was dying, apart from his old wife, there was no one else by his side.

Jiang Shengnan curled her lips in a mocking smile. So, is raising children really a way to ensure a comfortable old age? Jiang's mother treated Jiang Shengnan as if she were still the same Tan You from before. She stood timidly to the side, not daring to speak, but kept glancing at Jiang Shengnan out of the corner of her eye, while her gaze lingered on Jin Jue and his assistant and bodyguards.

“Shengnan…you’re back…” Seeing Jiang Shengnan sit down on the sofa in the ward, Jiang’s mother mustered up her courage to speak.

Jiang Shengnan gave a faint "hmm." She thought it was fine that her mother said she had mistaken her for Tan You. If her mother knew she was back, who knew what she would do to take advantage of her mother's kindness.

In any case, she will never favor me.

Looking at Jin Jue, who was holding her, Jiang Shengnan turned to look at him and said, "Go to the hotel and rest. I'll stay here and keep watch tonight."

Jin Jue disagreed: "No need, I'll stay with you. I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone."

The assistant was also very quick-witted: "I'll find someone to add another bed to the ward."

Jiang Shengnan smiled slightly: "Thank you for your help, Assistant Wen."

Having been rebuffed by Jiang Shengnan, Jiang's mother didn't dare to be too presumptuous. She twisted the hem of her clothes, saying, "Your father... the doctor said your father..."

"I already know the general situation. We'll talk about it after I see the doctor tomorrow." Jiang Shengnan was too lazy to listen to her rambling. She knew how long her mother-in-law could talk. As long as she went along with her, her mother-in-law could talk her way out of her head.

Jiang Shengnan clearly ignored her, so Jiang's mother could only lie down on the cot. After adding another bed to the ward, Jin Jue looked at Jiang Shengnan and asked, "Go lie down on the bed?"

"No need, I'll just sit here quietly by myself. You should rest first." Jiang Shengnan nudged Jin Jue's hand: "You need to get some rest, I'll need you to take care of me later."

Jin Jue sighed, but didn't actually lie down on the hospital bed. Instead, she sat down next to Jiang Shengnan, both of them looking at Old Jiang who was on a ventilator. Jiang's mother looked at them in silence, yawned, and soon a snoring sound filled the ward.

Jiang Shengnan leaned against Jin Jue's chest, but was talking to Tan You: "How much longer can Lao Jiang live?"

Tan You glanced at Lao Jiang, who was radiating an aura of death: "At most two days, I'm talking about intubation. Once the tube is removed, it will be over in less than an hour."

Jiang Shengnan understood. She had originally thought that seeing them would break her heart, but now she only felt a dull ache in her heart, not the excruciating pain she used to feel.

Jin Jue asked worriedly, "Does your chest hurt?"

"No, it's just a dull ache," Jiang Shengnan joked, "maybe I've had enough pain from last time."

“You almost scared me to death last time,” Jin Jue said, squeezing her hand and taking her coat to cover her up. “I still feel lingering fear every time I think about it.”

"Don't worry, it won't happen this time," Jiang Shengnan said softly. "I still want to be with you for a long, long time. I won't be so careless with my health."

Jin Jue was both happy and bittersweet. He was happy that Jiang Shengnan had talked to him about the future for the first time, but he was also bittersweet because he mentioned the future at this time and in this setting.