127: Chapter 127: All Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other 127: Chapter 127: All Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other The Mr.
and Mrs.
Lou had always been a model couple in the socialite circles.
As for Lou Guohui, he was well-known as a “wife-pampering fanatic.”
After all, Lou Ruozhi was on her second marriage, a fact that many men found difficult to accept.
Yet Lou Guohui not only married her with great fanfare, but for the past twenty-odd years in front of the public, they were as close as glue, deeply affectionate.
Every time they appeared together, it was a display of their love.
But who would have thought, the man would now have an affair!
The scene was chaotic, with various comments coming from all directions, filling everyone’s ears.
There was an uproar, and mocking gazes fell on Lou Ruozhi and Lou Ziang, like a bolt from the blue, decimating their reputation and pride.
The scene was momentarily out of control.
Tang Sirou was dumbfounded by this juicy piece of gossip!
Lou Ziang stood on the stage, looking down into Jiang Yan’s deep and mysterious black eyes as the man watched them expressionlessly.
Jiang Yan just gave a cool glance at the woman on stage who was beside herself, his gaze cold and indifferent.
Then, he turned to the woman beside him, his eyes warm and doting.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you to have a meal.”
His purpose tonight was merely to watch the drama.
He hadn’t intended to get involved with Lou Guohui, but the man had to mingle with An Xiao.
Well, he could only blame his bad luck!
In the car.
Jiang Yan held her delicate and fair hand, squeezing it slightly, and noted that she was silent after getting in.
The man’s deep and magnetic voice sounded, “Are you angry?”
“Huh?”
Su He snapped back to reality.
She turned her body slightly, gazing at his handsome features, her bright and lively eyes blinked.
With her intelligence, she immediately guessed why he would ask that.
She shook her head, “No, I’m just surprised.
The An Family has nothing to do with me, my last name is Su, not An.”
Besides, that person was An Xiao, she had even less reason to be angry.
However—
She curiously asked, “Why did you do that?
Did An Xiao provoke you?
Or are you retaliating against Lou Guohui?”
The man’s dark eyes were deep as he looked at her, “Neither.”
Huh?
Su He frowned slightly, neither?
Then why?
While she was puzzled, the man’s well-defined hands caressed her face and ear, his fingertips gently tracing the snowy white softness of her cheeks.
The man’s dark eyes held an unhidden affection as he barely parted his lips: “My own people, I can’t even bear to scold them, let alone her having the right to criticize you.”
Su He blinked her starry eyes, stunned.
“How did you know?”
She was referring to the last time at Taoyao Inn, when An Xiao insulted her.
But she had ordered the surveillance footage to be replaced.
Logically, he shouldn’t have known about it.
Unless he had seen it before she ordered the footage to be deleted.
So, today’s scene was to teach An Xiao a lesson, to seek justice for her.
At this moment, Su He felt a warmth in her heart.
His method of seeking justice for her was indeed harsher than hers, hitting the nail on the head.
“Thank you, Mr.
Jiang.”
Her clear pupils reflected his chiseled features.
Jiang Yan looked into her eyes as if filled with sparkling autumn waters, as if they could speak, so brilliant that one glance could drown in them.
Her beautiful smiles and hopeful eyes were enchanting—
Inadvertently seizing the soul.
The man’s lips parted slightly, “Mrs.
Jiang, that thank you felt insubstantial.
As your husband, I want something real.”
Su He puzzledly “Hmm?” in response.
Before she could answer, the divider in the car was lowered.
The front and back seats were instantly isolated.
“…”
Jiang Feng was very sensible.
Jiang Qi silently gave him a thumbs up, quietly praising, “Brilliant!”
Su He looked at the descending divider and was momentarily lost.
She chuckled softly, “Your assistant is really thoughtful.”
Jiang Yan: “Since he’s so thoughtful, we shouldn’t disappoint him, right?”
The man lifted his hand, capturing her chin with a slight lift, his handsome face coming closer, his lips landing on hers.
His cool lips burrowed into her mouth, entwining with her soft tongue tip, savoring the sweetness, not sparing any corner.
His kissing skills were superb, always making her fall into it.
Soon, she was teased into a boneless daze.
Inside the confined space, the temperature suddenly rose.
After a long while, when lips parted.
Foreheads met, breath intertwining.
Jiang Yan’s hand encircled her slender waist while the other caressed her face, his voice husky, “I really want to devour you.”
Su He was kissed until affection surged, her eyes moist.
She lifted her eyelids and saw the fiery restraint in the depths of his eyes.
Suddenly, her heart softened, and a terrifying thought emerged in her mind.
But her actions were even quicker than her thoughts.
The next second—
Jiang Yan trembled, a paralyzing sensation surging from his spine, causing him to inhale sharply.
And Su He was also stunned, her neck blushing instantly.
She must be crazy!
The car advanced quietly in the darkness until the black vehicle abruptly came to a screeching halt.
“Stop the car!”
A deep and strong voice came from the back seat, and Jiang Feng had no choice but to brake.
“Master, what’s wrong?” The man’s resounding voice rang out again before he could ask, “Get out!”
Jiang Feng and Jiang Qi looked at each other, belts unbuckled in two seconds, hopping out.
After getting out, they conscientiously kept their distance.
Fortunately, this road was sparsely populated.
Both stood under a nearby large tree waiting.
Inside the car.
Su He chickened out.
She swallowed, her voice tremulously light, “How about I get out too and you take care of it yourself?”
The man looked at her, his dark eyes tinged with bloodthirsty starlight, his lips curving ever so slightly, “Are you sure?
Just now, I didn’t force you to do anything; it was your own initiative.
The issue you stirred up, shouldn’t it be Mrs.
Jiang’s responsibility to calm it?
Hmm?”
Su He wanted to say “yes,” but upon encountering the man’s predatory gaze, she chickened out again.
Moreover, she had just softened her heart.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and said, “Then make it quick.”
At her words, Jiang Yan couldn’t help but laugh.
With permission granted, he was like a man with a free pass, unrestrained.
He clasped the back of her head and kissed her once again.
Inside the car, romance flourished.
Outside the car, warm breezes swept through.
Half an hour later.
The car resumed its journey on the road.
Su He leaned against the car window, her face flushed and ears red, maintaining a certain distance from someone.
She lowered half of the car window to disperse the sultry scent inside.
Even with the stuffy night breeze blowing, there was still a hint of heat on her face.
Her left hand was massaging her right hand discreetly.
Thinking back to that embarrassing scene just now, she felt she must be crazy!
She must have been brainwashed by this “hypocritically righteous” man!
That was the only explanation for such ridiculous behavior!
The man had a satisfied expression, and he looked at her gently, helplessly smiling.
After the two had dinner together, they returned home.
Tonight, it was destined to be a sleepless night.
It could be said that online, a storm had broken out, like a “tempest and bloody wind”.
The entire Lou Family had the feeling of an imminent storm, the atmosphere instantly dropping to freezing point.
Ever since coming back from the banquet, Lou Ruozhi had been in her room destroying everything that could be smashed.
Even the servants dared not go up to console her.
Lou Ziang was busy dealing with the public opinion on the internet.
But no matter how much he tried to suppress it, it was futile.
The reason he couldn’t contain these comments was that someone behind the scenes was instigating it all.
From the incident until now, Lou Guohui had yet to make an appearance.
And at the An Family, there was a dead silence.
An Xiao’s disgraceful actions caught everyone in the An Family off guard.
What she had done was even worse than Lin Yue’s affair.
Lin Yue’s matter was easy to handle; just sacrificing her would suffice.
But An Xiao not only had an affair, she also became the other woman, either of which would make her like a rat crossing the street, cursed and pointed at by everyone.
Chen Shurong was so angry she almost ended up in the hospital again.
Moon Gift Villa.
After taking a bath, Su He curled up on the bedroom sofa and scrolled through her phone.
On a certain blog, Lou Guohui and An Xiao’s popularity had shot up to the top three.
In today’s society, immoral acts like “affairs, mistresses” could instantly provoke public outrage.
Discussions online were like overwhelming waves.
Both were married individuals, from the prestigious families no less, and instantly became the center of public attention.
Su He scrolled through the comments:
“Holy shit!
It seems that the shit outside is indeed tastier than the food at home!”
“Damn it, this makes me stop believing in love and marriage.
Even men who love their wives are cheating.
The world is persuading me not to step into the grave of marriage every day!”
“Men, huh, no one can guarantee they’ll be your little train and stay faithful forever!
Ladies, better be more vigilant in the future!”
“Pfft, the way things are these days is just disgusting!
Fantasizing isn’t only a woman’s prerogative, cheating isn’t just a man’s special right either!”
“This society, so realistic, relies on everyone running, relies on walls falling!
Only if you rely on yourself, can you avoid the taste of betrayal!
In short: I rely on…”
“This is the most high-level cheating I’ve ever seen; both have families, with children, truly tragic!
If I were their child, I would be utterly mortified!”
“I don’t understand, one has a charming wife, and the other a virtuous husband, yet they do these disgusting acts that even dogs would despise!”
“The person above, you just don’t get it, do you?
This is the thrilling life that rich people pursue!”
“Exactly, exactly!
We are commoners, so we can’t empathize!
But I still want to curse – **￥&**…”
“Boys and girls, be smart in the future, there are no women who won’t cheat, and no men who won’t have affairs!
They’re all the same!”
“…”
Su He had to give this generation of netizens a thumbs up!
Even cursing has become so eloquent now, sarcastically mocking in such strange and uncanny ways.
–
The next day.
Su He had just finished checking the rooms.
Suddenly, An Xueyin stormed toward them in a fury.
Unable to help themselves, Lan Yan and Lu Zhenyu stepped forward to shield Su He.
Su He: “…”
It’s not that serious.
An Xueyin, with a face full of rage, pointed at Su He and said, “Su He, come out!
You have the guts to do such things but not the courage to admit it?”
Su He pushed aside the two in front of her.
She took a step forward, her gaze icy as she looked at An Xueyin and said indifferently, “Doctor An, this is a hospital.
Are you sure you want to argue with me here?”
“Do you know, Su He, because of the great things you’ve done, Grandma was so angry that she ended up in the hospital again this morning!” An Xueyin angrily accused Su He: “Do you have any conscience at all?
Putting the An Family into such a predicament, do you think you could stand here without the An Family?”
“…”
An Xueyin’s outcry instantly drew a crowd of onlookers.
Su He’s voice was cool: “I didn’t expect Doctor An to have the skill to lay the blame on others, quite an eye-opener indeed.”
“Also, there are two points I need to clarify.
First, Old Mrs.
Chen’s hospitalization has nothing to do with me.
If it does, then please, Doctor An, produce evidence or watch your words, otherwise I reserve the right to sue you for libel!
Second, my standing here today has nothing to do with your An Family, so please, Doctor An, don’t wrongly accuse me.
I cannot bear the burden of your An Family’s tarnished reputation!”
Su He’s thoughts were clear and logically structured.
She then added, “Oh, and as for the An Family’s affairs, you need not try to pin unjust charges on me.
Whoever committed the deeds should be sought for accountability, don’t think of laying the blame on me; I won’t accept it!”
Su He’s candid words led the onlookers to cast doubtful glances towards An Xueyin.
Everyone worked in the same department and knew An Xueyin’s character well.
She was sometimes overbearing, relying on her identity, often making careless mistakes and muddying the waters, and many disliked working with her.
As for Su He, she might be a bit aloof, but her abilities were clear for all to see.
She was the embodiment of a person who was cool on the outside but kind-hearted.
“Su He, are you just seeking revenge because Aunt criticized you that day?
She’s an elder, and it was right for her to advise you, but who would have thought you’d be so vindictive towards her!” An Xueyin, still not giving up, continued to say.
Su He slightly frowned.
An Xueyin thought she was afraid.
Su He took a deep breath, hands in her pockets, looked at her, and clicked her tongue, “Is your head just for showing off your height?”
An Xueyin glared at her: “What do you mean by that?”
Su He helplessly shrugged, her eyes carrying a hint of pity.
“Nothing much, just feels like you’re a waste of your parents’ efforts for one night.”
With that, she no longer bothered with her.
Simply a waste of her time.
Su He walked past An Xueyin and left.
An Xueyin stood there, stunned, while the others gave her an indifferent glance and went back to their duties.
However, An Xueyin’s outburst made those unaware of the details couldn’t help but speculate — how did Su He come to be involved with the An Family?
Moreover, everyone was half in the dark about what the two of them had just argued over, not really understanding what they were talking about.
“…”
Chen Shurong, seeing the online messages and accusations, became furious and, short of breath, was sent to the emergency department.
In the vast sea of the internet, people are free to express their opinions.
A night passed.
The stock prices of both the Lou and An families’ companies were plummeting.
Jiang Zhongzhen originally wanted to collaborate with the Lou Family, but just a few days after signing the contract, this mess happened.
That day, when Su He left the Nanling Club, she saw Lou Ziang.
“Chairman Jiang, considering the current trend, our collaboration with Young Master Lou is likely going to fall through,” the assistant said nervously.
Not just fall through, but there might also be a financial loss.
After all, it was the Lou Family’s chairman who was involved in the mess, and that’s no small influence.
He was the face of the entire Lou Family.
Jiang Zhongzhen sat in his chair, brows furrowed, his weathered face etched with sorrow and anger.
“This Lou Guohui, at his ripe old age, still learning from others to have an affair!
Does he have a hole in his brain?
Or does he think his kidneys are too good?
Truly shameless!
And to think, he’d choose An Xiao, that sharp-tongued and shrewish woman.
It just shows, you can find all sorts of birds when you get old!”
Jiang Zhongzhen’s anger seemed to spit out fire as he spoke.
The assistant dared not say a word: “…”