Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Brazen
Chapter 127: Brazen
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Jiang Hua hadn’t retired for the night; he was watching a news replay.
Suddenly, the door opened, catching Jiang Hua off guard. He then saw Lin Lin, dressed in seductive nightwear. Jiang Hua furrowed his brows, thinking they were both at an age where such behavior was unnecessary. He hadn’t noticed before that Lin Lin could be so brazen.
Gracefully, Lin Lin walked up to the bedside and initiated a hug. She said, “Jiang Hua, do you remember when we first met?”
Jiang Hua swiftly rose from the bed, moving so quickly that Lin Lin couldn’t touch him. He sneered, “Hmph… Lin Lin, don’t waste your efforts. You’re no different from a clown now.”
Lin Lin hadn’t expected Jiang Hua to evade her like that. She ended up falling onto the bed and said, with a sense of grievance, “Jiang Hua, are you rejecting me because I’m getting older?”
Jiang Hua, with a stern expression, said, “So what if you are? What’s the big deal? Get out right now.”
Lin Lin lay on the bed, feigning helplessness, “1 hurt myself just now; 1 can’t get up.”
Jiang Hua was disgusted by Lin Lin’s pretentious behavior. He walked to the bedroom door and opened it.
Lin Lin thought Jiang Hua was angry and wanted to go to another room. She clenched her teeth in frustration. Things had already come to this point, and Jiang Hua seemed unaffected, or perhaps he was just too old to respond?
Lin Lin said, “Jiang Hua, please, close the door. I look indecent like this, and 1 wouldn’t want anyone to see me.”
Jiang Hua didn’t close the door, but he walked back toward her.
As Jiang Hua approached, Lin Lin’s heart held some expectations. What would Jiang Hua do next?
Jiang Hua walked to the window, observing Lin Lin’s eager expression, and he felt disgusted. He abruptly grabbed Lin Lin, pulled her to the ground, and then quickly dragged her to the door. He pushed her outside and slammed the door shut.
Inside the room, Jiang Hua stood coldly and said, “Lin Lin, your cheap tricks are futile. I’ve filled this house with surveillance. I strongly advise you to behave and not attempt any underhanded methods. It won’t do you any good.” Lin Lin, who hadn’t regained her balance, fell to the ground. Her buttocks hurt too much for her to stand up. Hearing Jiang Hua’s words further infuriated her. But she didn’t dare to continue her actions. She had no idea where the surveillance cameras were, and getting caught doing something inappropriate would be disastrous.
Lin Lin managed to get up, massaged her sore buttocks, and then returned to her bedroom.
Back in the bedroom, her anger grew as she contemplated her situation. She wanted her big brother to help her vent her frustrations. However, considering his limited abilities, he wouldn’t stand a chance against the Jiang family. Things could escalate to the point where the Lin family would also be affected.
But now, her big brother was the only one who could help her. Lin Lin regretted her actions that had pushed Jiang Hua to become so heartless.
To ensure she had enough time and could comfortably sleep, Jiang Ling’er arrived in the capital ahead of the competition time and checked into a five-star hotel near the competition venue.
On the day of the competition, Jiang Ling’er had a light breakfast and then headed to the university campus where the competition was taking place.
As soon as she arrived, someone called her name, and she instinctively turned to look.
She saw Qiu Yang and an unfamiliar young man approaching her. Jiang Ling’er was somewhat surprised and greeted them, saying, “Good morning.”
Qiu Yang seemed very cheerful and said, “I thought I’d only see you inside. What a coincidence.”
Jiang Ling’er replied with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes, “Indeed, a coincidence.”
Qiu Yang ran his hand through his hair and then gestured to the young man beside him, saying, “Let me introduce you. This is my buddy, Su Qi.”
Jiang Ling’er found the name quite simple and said, “Hello.”
Qiu Yang checked the time and said, “It’s about time. Let’s head into the hall.”
Su Qi nodded and added, “Alright, you guys go ahead. I’ll wander around a bit.”
Jiang Ling’er was a bit puzzled by this.
Su Qi smiled and explained, “1 tagged along to keep him company since 1 had nothing better to do. I’m not participating in the national competition.” Jiang Ling’er admired their friendship upon hearing this.
Just as the three of them were about to part ways, someone called out, “Ling’er.”
Hearing that warm voice, Jiang Ling’er thought she might be mistaken. She turned around and was pleasantly surprised to see Wen Nuan. Jiang Ling’er exclaimed, “Wen Nuan, you’re here too?”
Seeing Jiang Ling’er’s surprised expression, Wen Nuan smiled and said, “Because you’re here all by yourself, I couldn’t rest easy. 1 heard you came early, so 1 immediately took a leave of absence to come and be with you. With me taking care of you, there’s nothing to worry about. Just focus on the competition..”