ebookland Chapter 10 A Tragic Death and a White Moonlight
Chapter 10 A Tragic Death and a White Moonlight
After finishing my meal, it got dark, so I quickly went to the lottery shop and bought a scratch-off ticket. Just as the system had predicted, I won 140 yuan, making a net profit of 130 yuan. All the studying I did that day was worth it.
She went to a bookstore that was offering a 30% discount and bought tutoring books for Chinese, math, and English before finally going home.
The Jiang family lives in an affluent area in the city center, not far from Liyuan Road, only a dozen kilometers away. Of course, this is not far for a four-wheeled vehicle.
For Shi Sui, who only has two legs, it is a walking distance of more than four hours.
Fortunately, the system provided her with navigation and planned a public transportation route.
Throughout the journey, the system kept repeating: "[Do you know who you just encountered?]"
[Xu Chaomu.] Shi Sui answered without hesitation; she had specifically asked for the name earlier.
[It's Xu Chaomu, the top student in the grade!]
[Oh, I know, the scholarship is 50.]
[You might not have heard of Xu Chaomu, but do you remember the academic genius?]
Upon hearing this prestigious title, Shi Sui thought, "[It feels like...] she should remember it."
The system didn't keep them in suspense any longer and blurted out: [He was the female lead Jiang Tianyao's white moonlight, the top student with handsome looks, flawless except for his family's poverty, who tragically died young.]
Shi Sui was silent for a moment: [Being poor is the biggest flaw.]
[Host, you can't be so materialistic! This system strongly condemns you!]
His poor health was also a drawback.
[Yes, if it weren't for his frail health, with his intelligence and talent, he would have become a successful entrepreneur at a young age, becoming one of the youngest billionaires.]
Shi Sui used an analogy: [So, according to this logic, I'm strong, smart, and capable; it seems I'll be able to start a successful business and become one of the youngest billionaires?]
System: [Keep it up! People with dreams are amazing.]
……
After taking the subway once, which took more than forty minutes, Shi Sui walked another 1.5 kilometers before finally seeing the glittering gate of the residential complex. The landscaping was extremely luxurious, and she heard that the fountain at the entrance alone cost a million.
The security guard in the residential complex recognized Shi Sui, gave her a surprised look, and then let her in.
Luxury cars are the usual cars coming in and out of the community; this is the first time I've seen someone walk back.
The community was really too big. Fortunately, each villa had its own view, which prevented Shi Sui from getting lost. It took her another 20 minutes to get from the community gate to Jiang's house, which was two kilometers away.
I definitely exceeded my exercise limit today.
Inside the Jiang family villa, a huge, luxurious crystal chandelier reflected the woman's angry face.
"Why hasn't Shi Sui come home yet?" Jiang's mother asked the Jiang family's driver, frowning.
"The young lady told me she goes home by herself after school." The driver glanced cautiously at the girl beside him out of the corner of his eye.
The only young lady he mentioned was Jiang Tianyao.
Jiang Tianyao told the driver that Shi Sui should go home by herself after school.
Jiang Tianyao lied. When she saw Shi Sui walking towards the Bentley at the school gate, she instinctively told the driver to leave quickly.
Shi Sui said at noon that she didn't know her, so fine, she doesn't know her. Don't even think about getting into the Jiang family's car!
"Sweetie, tell me, what exactly happened to Shi Sui at school today?" Jiang's mother turned to look at the well-behaved girl and asked.
"Mom, I've never been wronged like this before. I'm so sad." Thinking about what happened at noon, Jiang Tianyao felt a pang of sadness, and crystal tears rolled down her cheeks.
"Tell me slowly, don't cry, don't cry." Jiang's mother hugged her and patted her back.
“At noon, I went to find my sister, wanting to go to the cafeteria with her and show her around the campus,” Jiang Tianyao choked up. “But my sister pretended not to know me, making me feel embarrassed in front of everyone…”
"Alright, alright, stop crying," Jiang's mother comforted her. "She's from the countryside and doesn't have much manners. I'll give her a good scolding when she comes back."
"If it were just to embarrass me, I wouldn't mind, but do you know what my sister did afterward?"
"What did she do?"
Jiang Tianyao's eyes reddened, and she said emotionally, "She slapped Chen Yi. She hit Chen Yi without even asking what happened..."
She added, "My sister got into trouble, that's why she's coming home late. She wanted to wait until Mom calmed down before coming back..."
Jiang's mother was stunned, her delicate makeup turning slightly pale. She asked, "Really?"
Before bringing Shi Sui back, she had sent someone to inquire about Shi Sui's deeds.
He never attended primary school. After his adoptive father died unexpectedly, he went to junior high school. He caused trouble at school and often got into fights, but his grades were pretty good. He barely got into high school. I heard that he became much more restrained after entering high school and rarely got into fights anymore.
Although Shi Sui has a history of 'frequent fighting', Jiang's mother is still more inclined to believe that she wouldn't have given birth to such a daughter.
In the two months since Shi Sui was brought back, Jiang's mother has observed her carefully. She hasn't seen her cause any trouble, but she often helps the nanny with cooking and sweeping. She's quite a capable country girl.
He seems quite normal; he must have reformed himself.
Seeing her mother's doubt, Jiang Tianyao felt even more aggrieved: "It's absolutely true, Shi Sui really slapped Chen Yi. If you don't believe me, Mom, just call Aunt Chen and ask."
Aunt Chen, Chen Rong, is Gu Chenyi's mother.
Although Jiang's mother thought that Tian Tian wouldn't lie, she still hesitated before dialing Chen Rong's number.
As soon as the call connected, the person on the other end started yelling and cursing.
“Jiang Shu, even if you don’t call me, I will call you. You should control your arrogant adopted daughter who dared to slap my son.”
“My son even advised me not to cause trouble for you, but how could he tolerate being slapped like that! And it happened in public, I heard the whole school knows about it now, where does that leave my son’s face?”
"My son's face is still swollen and the swelling won't go down. What should I do?"
"You have to give me an explanation for this, or I'll never let your family off the hook."
"..."
Jiang's mother was stunned for a moment before slowly accepting the news. Her head throbbed with pain, as if she was about to faint from anger.
After she calmed down, she replied to Chen Rong: "I'm so sorry, that girl just came from the countryside and needs some discipline. When she gets home, I'll take her to apologize to Chen Yi in person. I have some good medicine to reduce swelling, I'll bring it to you too..."
Chen Rong cursed a few more times before hanging up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang's mother was so angry that the veins on her forehead bulged: "That girl Shi Sui, she's only just started school and she's already caused such a huge mess!"
Jiang Tianyao immediately brought water over and patted her back tenderly: "Mom, calm down first. I believe that as long as my sister sincerely apologizes, and given how good my relationship with Chenyi is, the Gu family won't make things difficult for me."
"You are still the most filial." Jiang's mother took the water, and half of her anger subsided.
Although she and Jiang Tianyao are not related by blood, she watched Tianyao grow up from childhood. Not only did Tianyao grow into a graceful young lady, but she also became proficient in many talents and had the noble temperament of a true young lady.
Unlike Shi Sui, who, although she was her biological daughter, had been separated for more than ten years, and when they met again, she was already an adult. They had no feelings for each other because they had spent every day together, and were completely strangers.
And he also caused trouble, daring to hit people as soon as he started school, and the person he hit was the young master of the Gu family.
The Jiang family and the Gu family are partners who support each other in their careers.
Jiang Tianyao was already engaged to the Gu family. If the Gu family found out that Jiang Tianyao was not their biological daughter, they would definitely cancel the marriage.
The annulment of the engagement will inevitably create a rift in the relationship between the two families, preventing them from ever being as harmonious and friendly as they are now, and the Jiang family's businesses will also suffer a certain blow.
Therefore, Shi Sui can only be an adopted daughter.
Jiang's mother thought, how wonderful it would be if Jiang Tianyao were really her biological daughter.
As soon as Shi Sui got home, she saw a heartwarming scene of motherly love and filial piety in the living room. Not wanting to disturb them, she quietly walked towards her bedroom.
"Mom, my sister is back." Jiang Tianyao, with her sharp eyes, immediately said as soon as she saw Shi Sui.
Shi Sui looked up and met the woman's angry eyes.