Chapter 119: Lucky Me!
So Jiang Kekai didn’t avoid Xia Yu, but instead plopped down right next to her and made a phone call: “Hello? Uncle Chen? Didn’t your enforcement team handle that incident with the wine bottle wounding an innocent yesterday?”
……
“What? Compensation was given? Forgiveness obtained? Only a week in detention? No way! He hurt my friend—add a maximum penalty; it should be at least a month!”
After that bold statement, Jiang Kekai hung up without waiting for a reply.
Throughout this, Xia Yu was bewildered and flattered at the same time. Why was Jiang Kekai being so nice to her? It was a bit uncomfortable.
Pinching Xia Yu’s little face again, Jiang Kekai finally took her hand and said, “Let’s go, Little Yu. Don’t keep your parents waiting.”
Sure enough, when Xia Yu and Jiang Kekai walked out hand in hand, Xia Hong, Wang Wenjuan, and Xia Ling had indeed been waiting outside for quite a while.
Seeing Xia Yu and Jiang Kekai holding hands, Xia Ling’s mood plummeted even further. What on earth did this young lady want with her little sister?
Noticing his daughter sulking, Xia Hong could only give a helpless smile, then turned to Xia Yu and Jiang Kekai, saying, “Let’s go.”
At that moment, Zhao Wei returned after buying a house, carrying a few small notebooks and several sets of keys.
“Miss, your request has been taken care of. Room 905, which is right next door.”
Saying that, Zhao Wei handed the key card back to Jiang Kekai and presented the property deed for her to see.
Jiang Kekai simply accepted the card and keys, saying, “Alright, Sister Zhao Wei, just leave the rest in the car. Little Yu, her family and I are heading to the mall. Do you want to join us?”
“Of course!” Zhao Wei replied without hesitation.
Zhao Wei knew very well that Jiang Kekai had slipped out again, and she was the only one to protect her. If she didn’t keep her safe, she might as well pack her bags after returning.
“Well then, let’s go together.”
“Sure.”
……
You have no idea how shocked Xia Hong and Wang Wenjuan were—so casually buying a house? Is that how it works for young ladies?
With that thought, Xia Hong and Wang Wenjuan exchanged glances, trying to find some clue about what made Xia Yu so appealing to Jiang Kekai, the young lady of the Jiang family.
But… nothing came to light…
Arriving at the parking lot, Zhao Wei quickly opened the car door for Jiang Kekai, signaling her it was time to get in.
Right, Zhao Wei was not going to let her young lady squeeze into Xia Hong’s ordinary car. That would be downright unsafe.
Jiang Kekai naturally noticed Zhao Wei’s concern and didn’t refuse. But riding alone would be rather dull, so she pulled Xia Yu along: “Little Yu, let’s ride in my little car together.”
“Uh?”
At that moment, Xia Yu was a bit dazed, unsure if she wanted to accept Jiang Kekai’s invitation, so she glanced at her family for confirmation.
Seeing Xia Yu’s questioning look, Wang Wenjuan sighed, “Alright, Little Yu. Since she wants to ride with you, go ahead; it’s really no different.”
With that, Wang Wenjuan dragged the glum Xia Ling into Xia Hong’s car.
Great, since her mom said so, Xia Yu gathered her courage and hopped into the back seat with Jiang Kekai.
Usually, Zhao Wei didn’t drive fast, so this time she let Xia Hong lead the way. She didn’t know where he was headed anyway; she’d just follow.
In the car, Jiang Kekai leaned comfortably against Xia Yu again, seemingly never getting enough of it.
Xia Yu felt a bit overwhelmed by Jiang Kekai’s affections. She genuinely had no clue what this girl was up to. If it were out of guilt over the experiment, it wouldn’t have to be like this, would it?
Slowly, Xia Yu remembered something Jiang Kekai had previously said—love at first sight?
“Hey, Little Yu, what are you zoning out for?”
Jiang Kekai’s words snapped Xia Yu back, and she looked at her curiously.
Naturally, Jiang Kekai didn’t feel shy; noticing Xia Yu’s attention, she seized the opportunity to make her request: “Little Yu, can I discuss something with you? Please say yes?”
“What is it?”
“You see, I bought a house next to yours, right? Can you come over and keep me company on the weekends? I’m pretty scared living alone.”
As she spoke, Jiang Kekai actually wrapped her arms around Xia Yu, acting cute. If Zhao Wei hadn’t been there, who knows what else she’d have done!
Hearing this, not only was Xia Yu taken aback, but Zhao Wei felt the same shock. Is this what being a young lady means? Unbelievable!
Luckily, Zhao Wei already knew about Xia Yu being subjected to an experiment, so she wouldn’t think that Jiang Kekai would do something unspeakable to her. Besides, if they ended up together, there was a chance Jiang Kekai would dominate the situation. Otherwise, she certainly wouldn’t have brought the young lady here.
After all, Zhao Wei had been taking care of Jiang Kekai for many years now. It’s impossible to say she didn’t develop any feelings. Like the other servants, she couldn’t bear to see her young lady suffer.
At that moment, Xia Yu’s feelings were complicated because she didn’t know how to respond to that request. Setting aside whether Jiang Kekai and her family would approve, Xia Yu simply wasn’t comfortable sleeping next to Jiang Kekai.
That was an instinctual feeling—sometimes Jiang Kekai was really sweet, but other times she was downright dangerous.
Jiang Kekai wasn’t in a hurry. Seeing Xia Yu deep in thought, she allowed her to ponder because she knew such things couldn’t be rushed.
Suddenly, a screeching sound filled the air.
It was Jiang Kekai, Xia Yu, and Zhao Wei’s car loudly slamming to a halt, courtesy of Zhao Wei who was drift-stopping.
The car at the intersection executed a beautiful curve before… inevitably crashing into another car deliberately charging at them.
Bang!
The sheer inertia caused Xia Yu, who had been seated, to topple over with Jiang Kekai excitedly landing on top of her.
However, this wasn’t just an accident. No, it was a kidnapping targeted at Jiang Kekai, the young lady of the Jiang family.
Two unmarked black vans swiftly came to a halt next to them, encircling the small car, making it impossible for Zhao Wei to drive away quickly.
Because… they were blocked.
Next, six men in black hoods emerged, brandishing firearms and tools, stepping out to start prying open the specially designed car where Jiang Kekai was.
They worked quickly, within mere minutes, the car door was torn off.
Then, the six men began pointing guns at the three inside. Zhao Wei, seeing the weapons, dared not make a move.
There was no other choice; there were too many of them. If she accidentally provoked them and hurt the young lady, it would be a disaster.
So Zhao Wei had no choice but to acquiesce temporarily.
“What’s with two of them? Never mind, just pull the two kids out. Leave the lady driver alone. Hurry up!”
One of the men in black grabbed Xia Yu and dragged her out of the car; probably due to her previous injuries, she struggled to stand firmly.
But the time-crunched kidnappers didn’t care for such details. They opened their vehicle doors and stuffed both Xia Yu and Jiang Kekai inside.
Finally, they regrouped, and the three unmarked vehicles sped off.
Meanwhile, Xia Hong immediately noticed something was wrong and parked the car by the roadside.
However… he didn’t jump out to help.
Because they had guns. Xia Hong wanted to save his daughter, but he wasn’t foolish. Charging in recklessly or attempting to ram the vehicles wouldn’t help unless he could take them all down quickly—and that would still get him shot.
Besides, it wasn’t just him in the car; his wife and a daughter were there too. So Xia Hong had to keep his emotions in check.
As the kidnappers drove away, Xia Hong finally tightened his grip on the steering wheel, his voice grave: “You two get out. I’m going after them.”
“But…”
“Get out!”
At that moment, Xia Hong’s voice had an undeniable edge.
Even though Xia Ling wanted to go after them, under her mother’s insistence, she reluctantly got out of the car.
After all, Xia Hong had their safety in mind.
After securing the car door, Xia Hong stepped on the gas, charging toward the direction the kidnappers had fled.
At the same time, he began calling the enforcement team on his phone. After all, with his strength alone, he couldn’t go against so many people.
Not to mention, they had guns.
On the other hand, Zhao Wei angrily pounded the steering wheel, venting her frustration: “d*mn it!”
She had dreaded this situation, and despite her fears, it had still occurred.
Next, she wasted no time, slipped on her Bluetooth headset, dialed the boss’s number, and hit the gas pedal.
Instantly, Zhao Wei’s little car zipped out like an arrow.
“Hello? What’s up?” came Jiang Bin’s voice through the headset.
“Boss, the young lady and Xia Yu have been kidnapped again! This time they have three unmarked vehicles and at least seven men, all armed. I’m chasing after them,” Zhao Wei reported.
“I see. Just follow them and try not to engage. I suspect it’s business rivals from Peng City; otherwise, they wouldn’t be so bold as to grab people right in the open.”
“Understood!”
“Also, I sent bodyguards to Xiaoni an hour ago—they should have arrived by now. Contact them and coordinate with the enforcement team. Stay safe.”
After Jiang Bin hung up, clearly exhausted, he dialed another number: “I need a helicopter. Yes! Right now!”
Straightening his sleeves and collar, Jiang Bin prepared to head out with his wife to catch a helicopter.
Because… it was currently the fastest mode of transportation for Jiang Bin.
P.S.: We’re going live on Saturday! Any emperors laying down the law here? If not, how about Nüwa or Pangu? Haha!
Afterword—Extra Chapter Rules
Ahem, fellow readers, it’s that thrilling hour again at midnight for a new chapter!
This time, we’re rolling out at least seven chapters, each about 3000 words, totaling 21,000 words. Please enjoy! (The main character’s exposure is included!)
About this book, I have quite a few things to say.
First: This is a novel set in the Huaxia Kingdom, not a real country that you all live in, just similar. So, having bodyguards carry guns is fine; otherwise, how boring would it be?
Second: The term “police” is a sensitive word. Writing too much can lead to being shut down, so the author uses “enforcement team” instead.
Third: The author will do their best to avoid mixing up character names in the plot, please bear with me.
Fourth: This kidnapping play is pivotal for revealing the main character’s injury and identity; it’s not just filler. Or do you want the main character to hide for a few more chapters?
Fifth: Regarding the “bromance” tag, it’s more like a pseudo-bromance! The protagonist’s image is perceived as so in a new school and environment, but little do they know, it’s the real thing.
Sixth: To emphasize again, the protagonist and Xia Ling are merely sisters. Some intimate interactions and mutual affection are natural, but it won’t cross any boundaries. The official pairing is with Jiang Kekai.
Seventh: For readers who enjoy school stories, I assure you the school storyline won’t diverge, so eat up!
Eighth: This book was inspired by gifts from the site; thanks to lessons from my earlier works, I’ll aim for climaxes that won’t crash, so please support!
Ninth: As for the protagonist’s parents, please don’t criticize too harshly. The protagonist’s just a little student; not having financial awareness isn’t surprising, right?
Tenth: If there are inadequacies in descriptions, feel free to point them out. I’m here to learn and improve!
Also: Could the esteemed readers please offer a “Yandi,” “Nüwa,” or “Pangu” to keep the threads alive? Thank you!
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Extra Chapter Rules:
For every 10,000 fire rolls or 100 monthly votes, an extra chapter will be added.
(Readers, don’t complain about the numbers; it might seem more, but it converts to only 50 RMB for the author, and I’ve mentioned this rule in earlier chapters. Everyone has it hard.)
(Now that the author has become a full-time writer, please understand.)
If one Yandi appears, five more chapters will be added.
If one Nüwa appears, ten more chapters will be added.
If Pangu appears, thirty more chapters will be added.
(The above are extras added based on appearances of those titles beyond the usual chapters.)
P.S.: The author’s writing speed is about 15,000–20,000 words a day; aside from the nearby “Sacrifice” needing 3000 words daily, the rest depends on how many readers want more.
Also, big thanks to our editor for tirelessly handling various aspects of the novel. Thank you so much!
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“Got it… I understand now, you can rest assured; I’ll know how to act in the future.”
Lin Jie awkwardly chuckled. Through this journey, he finally understood Jiang Kekai’s feelings for Xia Yu, so he decided to not court disaster anymore; otherwise, he might get meticulously arranged by Jiang Kekai.
Seeing Lin Jie being so perceptive, Jiang Kekai let up on him and said to the bodyguard driving, “Thank you for the trouble, after this is over, you can take a paid day off.”
“Of course, thank you, Miss!”
Seemingly, the bodyguard was thrilled; a paid day off—what a splendid arrangement!
However, Lin Jie was feeling a bit unfair: “Is it really necessary?”
Jiang Kekai ignored him, took her sister’s hand, and headed back to the Jiang family villa. Otherwise, they might catch a cold just standing there!
Back at the villa, Jiang Hanhang clearly had some issues with Jiang Kekai’s way of handling things: “Sis, are you really just letting him off? Don’t you remember he once tried to snatch Xia Yu from you?”
“What’s the difference? No matter what, the Lin family at least saved Xia Yu’s life before.” As she spoke, Jiang Kekai glanced at her sister with amusement, “By the way, where are you and Xia Ling at with your relationship? Need me to give you a hand?”
Jiang Hanhang shot her sister a glare: “Enough! You haven’t even won over Xia Yu, yet you’re trying to give me advice? How shameful!”
Just as the two sisters were exchanging banter, an unexpected serious voice interrupted them, instantly bringing their cheerful spirits crashing down.
“Back already? I thought you were planning to spend the New Year at someone else’s place.”
Indeed, the newcomer was Jiang Heng, their grandfather. He had received news through the bodyguard earlier and arrived just in time.
“G-Grandpa.”
Seeing Jiang Heng, both Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhang immediately recalled the unpleasant recent events, making their feelings toward him somewhat complicated—there was no longer pure hate, but they didn’t feel as warmly toward him as before either.
Jiang Heng noticed the shifts in his granddaughters’ attitudes. Sighing, he leaned on his seemingly expensive cane and approached Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhang. “I’ve arranged a few marriage contracts recently. After the New Year, we should meet and discuss. Let me know if you’re satisfied. If you are, we’ll finalize them.”
Such shocking words left Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhang reeling. Is it this stimulating just to come home now?
After regaining their composure, Jiang Hanhang was the first to reject: “I don’t want it! I don’t want an arranged marriage; I’m still young, and I’m not going anywhere!”
“Exactly.” Jiang Kekai sighed helplessly at her grandfather: “You really don’t need to bother with this. Hanhang and I will handle our own issues.”
“How will you handle it?” Jiang Heng turned to Jiang Kekai: “I originally thought you’d be more sensible, yet you choose to like that boy. Sure, we owe her family a debt, but that doesn’t give her the right to enter the Jiang family.”
Unconsciously, Jiang Kekai clenched her fists, but knowing he was her grandfather, she couldn’t be too unreasonable, so she relaxed: “Anyway, I’ll decide about my life. You don’t need to worry about it, Grandpa.”
With that, Jiang Kekai didn’t want to quarrel with her grandfather anymore, turning to leave while also pulling her sister Jiang Hanhang along.
Watching his disobedient granddaughters, Jiang Heng’s frustration bubbled over, and he struck the floor with his cane: “Have your wings finally hardened?”
Having aimed to talk seriously with his granddaughters, he never expected it to devolve like this. Jiang Heng felt disappointed with them; why couldn’t they understand the importance of marrying in their social class?
Jiang Bin, watching from the sidelines, observed everything with clarity. He too was at a loss over his father’s behavior. It seemed this New Year wouldn’t be a happy one for them.
Then, Jiang Bin approached Jiang Kekai before she could enter her room, intercepting her with a concerned look: “So, did you enjoy yourself out there?”
“Fair enough, why didn’t you stop Grandpa from meddling? There’s no way I’m going to that blind date!” Jiang Kekai crossed her arms stubbornly.
Looking at his eldest daughter acting all grown up, Jiang Bin felt he couldn’t even ruffle her hair anymore. He settled for giving Xia Ling a gentle pat on the head instead: “Actually, this isn’t my decision; it’s your second uncle’s. Those candidates were all suggested to your grandfather by him. Once he returned home, things got out of hand.”
“Is it him again? So, those are all foreigners?”
“Sort of,” Jiang Bin replied.
“Oh, I see.” Jiang Kekai pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised her head with an audacious thought: “Dad, would you be interested in taking over my second uncle’s overseas business?”
Yikes—
That line nearly gave Jiang Bin a heart attack, as he immediately countered his daughter, “Xiaoni, how could you have such thoughts? If your grandfather knew, I’d be in big trouble!”
Jiang Kekai rolled her eyes at her dad: “Just this little bit of ambition scares you? Don’t tell me you haven’t noticed your second uncle’s intentions. He’s already starting to sway Grandpa to his side. If you do nothing, you might as well wait for your doom.”
Jiang Bin sighed, helplessly smiling: “Actually, I’ve already set some defenses overseas. None of them are with the Jiang family. Unless he goes to extreme lengths, I don’t want to push for a complete rift. We’re still family, after all.”
“Simply put, you’re still maintaining the status quo, huh?” Jiang Hanhang chimed in, glaring at her father and then sliding behind her sister to pick on him some more: “Unlike me and sis, we’re always on the same page, right, sis?”
As she spoke, Jiang Hanhang cheekily nudged Jiang Kekai’s cheek; besides Xia Yu, probably only she dared to be so cheeky.
Jiang Kekai: “…”
Swatting the adorable little pest off her, she also delivered a light smack: “Quit it, this is serious business.”
“Aw~” Jiang Hanhang rubbed her head, looking at Jiang Kekai with puppy eyes: “Sis, I want to sleep with you tonight! It’s too cold to sleep alone.”
Jiang Kekai: “…Alright, you go take a shower first. I still need to discuss some things with Dad.”
Happily receiving the escape order, Jiang Hanhang shot back to her room: “Sis, take your time chatting with Dad!”
Watching his silly little girl, even if she was a bit of a brat, Jiang Bin felt pretty happy: “I’ve heard that Hanhang has been getting close to that girl named Xia Ling. You better make sure she doesn’t learn your ways!”
Jiang Kekai: “…”
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