After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, the fake heiress binds herself to a rough-looking man

"If the Huo family cannot provide a solution, this marriage will end here."

Jiang Yu'an's voice had little variation.

Father Jiang slammed his chopsticks down on the edge of the bone plate.

"no."

It was decisive and efficient, leaving no room for discussion.

Jiang Ruoruo's shoulders trembled suddenly. She looked up and her eyes immediately reddened.

Jiang's mother also stopped what she was doing and tugged at Jiang's father's sleeve.

"Old Jiang, what's the rush..."

Father Jiang cleared his throat, picked up his water glass, took a sip, and tried to ease the tension.

"What I mean is, things haven't reached that point yet, so it's not appropriate to make any definitive statements now. Master Huo just called this afternoon and said he'll personally come to apologize in a couple of days. They will deal with that woman."

Jiang Yu'an leaned back in her chair.

"What should we do?"

When Mr. Jiang reached for some food, his movements were somewhat stiff, avoiding his son's scrutiny.

"This is a matter for the Huo family; we will not interfere."

Jiang Yu'an smiled.

A slight smile tugged at the corner of her lips, then vanished instantly. It was devoid of any warmth.

"Children are a family matter, but arranged marriages are business. Dad, you understand the difference very well."

"Jiang Yu'an!" Jiang's father slammed his hand on the table. "Are you interrogating me?"

"I wouldn't dare."

Jiang Yu silently drank her soup.

The air temperature felt three degrees lower than the air conditioner when the father and son sat together today.

Jiang's mother quickly picked up a piece of fish and put it in Jiang Ruoruo's bowl, trying to smooth things over.

"Ruo Ruo, eat something to fill your stomach first. Don't worry about those messy things. Let's wait a couple of days until the Huo family comes and see their attitude before making a decision."

Jiang Ruoruo gripped her chopsticks, tears streaming down her face onto the rice.

She wiped her face and turned her head to stare at Jiang Yu.

"Sister, do you also think I'm ridiculous?"

Jiang Yu had just finished eating the ribs and was about to pick up some shrimp.

Suddenly called on, my chopsticks froze in mid-air, and I almost bit my tongue.

She took a tissue and slowly wiped her fingers, then looked straight ahead.

Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?

Jiang Ruoruo bit her lower lip.

Jiang's mother's face darkened: "Jiang Yu, say less."

"A lie is not funny. You are innocent, you have suffered a lot of grievances and are still very strong." Jiang Yu threw the tissue into the trash can.

Jiang Ruoruo hadn't even had a chance to catch her breath.

Jiang Yu continued speaking.

"The truth is, you know perfectly well what a hopeless wretch Huo Ming'an is, yet you still insist on marrying him. That's truly laughable."

Jiang Ruoruo swayed, her face turning completely white.

She clenched her fist tightly.

"Of course you're talking without understanding the situation. You're not the one being laughed at now."

Jiang Yu was not annoyed.

"Six months ago, this marriage was supposed to fall into my lap. Now it seems I should thank you for letting me escape this predicament."

Jiang Ruoruo's lips trembled.

Jiang Yu picked up the soup bowl and took a sip.

"So you can put your mind at ease from now on. I wouldn't even consider Huo Ming'an trash a piece of trash even if you gave him to me for free; I definitely wouldn't steal him."

The restaurant was deathly silent.

Jiang Yu'an turned his head and glanced at Jiang Yu.

A fleeting smile crossed his eyes.

Jiang's mother clutched her chest, panting.

"You child, why do you speak so rudely?"

Jiang Yu muttered to herself, "I've already been very tactful."

Jiang's father did not scold her.

He seemed to have thought of something and stared at Jiang Yu for a few seconds.

"Have you had any contact with the Huo family recently?"

Jiang Yu's heart skipped a beat.

His face remained expressionless, feigning ignorance.

"Didn't we make contact today? I was bothered by Huo Ming'an's eyes for twenty minutes."

The voice just fell.

Jiang Yu'an smashed the spoon in her hand directly into the bowl.

The porcelain pieces made a crisp sound when they collided.

The surrounding air is frozen.

Did he look at you?

Jiang Yu: "..."

I spoke too quickly.

Jiang Ruoruo's eyes were so red they looked like they could bleed.

Jiang's mother looked displeased: "Ming'an only asked you a few more questions about the banquet, why are you always trying to pin the blame on others?"

Jiang Yu'an interrupted Jiang's mother directly.

"What did he ask Xiaoyu?"

Jiang's mother choked, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Jiang Yu quickly picked up a piece of green vegetable and put it into Jiang Yu'an's bowl.

"Brother, eat some vegetables. Cool down, getting angry is bad for your health."

Jiang Yu'an stared at the green vegetables in the bowl.

Jiang Yuchong blinked frantically.

Don't ask anymore.

If she asked again, Jiang Ruoruo would poke her like a sieve with her eyes.

Jiang Yu'an remained silent for a moment before finally picking up her chopsticks.

By the end of dinner, no one felt comfortable.

Apart from Jiang Yu.

The main thing is that today's incident has nothing to do with her.

After dinner, just as she was about to sneak upstairs, Jiang Yu'an called her back.

"Have you packed everything you need for school starting the day after tomorrow?"

Jiang Yu nodded: "More or less."

"The driver will take you at eight o'clock the day after tomorrow morning."

Jiang Yu's eyes lit up instantly, and she almost couldn't help but laugh.

"Actually, I can go by myself; it's quite convenient to take a taxi."

Jiang Yu'an looked down at her.

"Your arm isn't fully healed yet."

"I just injured my arm, I'm not unable to take care of myself."

Jiang Yu'an completely ignored her protest.

"I have an important meeting the day after tomorrow morning. I'll have Lao Chen take you. I'll pick you up from school for lunch."

Jiang Yu almost split apart on the spot.

"Brother, it's my first day of school, and I'm having lunch with my classmates."

"Lin Xingran?"

"right."

"Invite her along."

Jiang Yu: "..."

If Lin Xingran knew that she would have her first meal of the new semester with Jiang Yu'an, she would probably want to transfer schools overnight.

Jiang Yu'an took a step closer and lowered his voice.

"Don't go out unnecessarily these next couple of days."

As these words fell, Jiang Yu felt a tightness in her back.

She looked up at him.

"Where can I run to?"

Jiang Yu'an did not answer.

He raised his hand.

Jiang Yu instinctively wanted to dodge.

Jiang Yu'an's fingers didn't stop; he directly hooked a stray strand of hair that was hanging down by her ear and gently tucked it behind her ear.

My fingertips brushed against the skin of my earlobe.

Dry, warm.

Jiang Yu's muscles tensed instantly, and even her breathing paused for a moment. She froze completely.

In the shadows at the corner of the stairs.

Jiang Ruoruo had only taken half a step forward when she stared intently at the scene.

His fingers gripped the wooden handrail, the edges of his nails turning bluish-white.

Jiang Yu'an withdrew his hand and stepped back to create distance.

Go to bed early.

Jiang Yu nodded haphazardly, then turned and went upstairs.

Once inside the room, she immediately closed and locked the door.

My heart was still pounding when my phone vibrated.

Huo Li sent a message.

School starts the day after tomorrow?

Jiang Yu slumped into the soft bed and typed with one hand.

【Um. 】

The reply came instantly.

【What time is it?】

Jiang Yu thought about the time arranged by Jiang Yu'an and replied.

[Leaving at 8:00 AM.]

The "typing" indicator at the top of the chat interface flashed several times before disappearing.

A full half minute passed.

Huo Li's message popped up.

【I send you.】

Jiang Yu stared at the three words, her eyes slowly widening.

No.

What kind of death schedule is this?

One arranged for a driver to take her there, and then came to the school at noon to drag someone along for lunch.

Another escort seat needs to be booked for the morning.

She's going to start school the day after tomorrow, not to participate in a chaotic team-building event.

A small ball of light floated out, its tone excited.

[Host, congratulations on triggering a new campus map.]

Jiang Yu covered her face.

"Thank you."

Before she could refuse Huo Li, Jiang Ruoruo's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

It's very light.

Yet it carries an unyielding sharpness.

"Sister, what exactly is your relationship with eldest brother?"