The Law of Heaven

Chapter 120 Sincerity and Arrogance

The atmosphere at the table suddenly became awkward. Aihara stopped gnawing on the pork knuckle, turned to look at her younger sister, and their eyes met silently.

Just then, Xiangsi was also looking at him. The little girl tactfully drank her juice and asked, "Brother, didn't you buy a burial plot?"

Aihara, sipping her cola, said, "Isn't all the money in our house with you? I thought you would buy it."

Xiangsi said softly, "If you don't go and choose a burial plot, how am I supposed to buy one? What happened to you being the head of the family?"

Aihara scratched his head awkwardly: "Uh, the head of the family has been a bit busy lately, he's been busy getting revenge for him."

The brother and sister are clearly quite devoted to filial piety. They have been so engrossed in the sense of accomplishment of killing their enemies that they have completely neglected their second uncle's affairs after his death.

If all else fails, just bury it in front of the shop for my second uncle.

It even saved money.

"What's this about?"

Jiang's mother gave the order: "Old Jiang!"

The woman stood with her hands on her hips, giving orders like a female general, taking advantage of her drunkenness.

"I will take care of the cemetery arrangements."

Jiang Hai, picking at his food, said casually, "No need to refuse, that little bit of money is nothing. Even if you apply to the company normally, it will basically be approved."

It must be said that although Director Jiang seems to be a cold and aloof person, he is incredibly devoted to his wife, basically listening to everything she says.

Of course, this is also due to Jiang's mother's wisdom as a woman.

She always gave her husband face and showed him care when they were out, serving him tea and water and taking care of him in every way. It was clear that she was the kind of person who knew how to be very considerate.

But when she gets home, she becomes quite domineering in these everyday matters. This overbearing nature, however, makes her seem less submissive.

Be tolerant when you should be.

Know when to act decisively.

She probably has some moments of acting cute and affectionate behind the scenes.

In short, he's a perfect match for a man like Director Jiang.

Aihara was a little embarrassed: "Is it really okay?"

Jiang Wanwu, having drunk a little wine, leaned closer with a smile and breathed sweetly into his ear: "It's nothing, we're all family from now on, no need to be so formal!"

Jiang's mother chimed in from the side, "Hmm, I was even thinking of having you two siblings as my godson and goddaughter."

Before the siblings could express their opinions, Jiang Wanwu suddenly turned to look at her mother, staring at her with a betrayed look, and firmly expressed her protest.

"I object!"

"What business is it of yours if I adopt a godparent?"

"I don't care, it's just not allowed!"

"I am your mother!"

"Am I your biological child? How can you be such a mother? Are you my cousin's mother?"

The mother and daughter started arguing and fighting.

Everyone was stunned.

Jiang Hai couldn't stand it any longer, so he put down his chopsticks, stood up, and calmly said, "Xiao Si, come with me to the study. The Jiang family has a few ancient artifacts. If you like any of them, I'll give them to you as a gift."

Xiangsi was startled: "Oh, this isn't a good idea. It's such a valuable item, let's just forget about it."

She was genuinely flattered.

"Oh dear, Director Jiang has already spoken, why are you still being so polite? Come on, let me help you screen them properly. It would be a coward not to take advantage of such a good deal."

Master Zhou pushed him away.

Aihara was about to get up and follow when he was stopped.

"You newbie, you don't know anything."

Master Zhou glared and puffed out his cheeks: "You'd better sit down and eat properly. Look at you, you're as skinny as a bamboo pole!"

Aihara was very unhappy, but he couldn't refute it.

The little bear could only shrug.

Just then, Jiang's mother also picked up her wine glass and said drunkenly, "Come on, handsome young man, have a drink with your aunt!"

Aihara's eye twitched slightly: "Why do I feel like I've become a male model at the Hakuba Club?"

"Mom, watch your temper!"

Jiang Wan huffed and puffed, "How annoying!"

Huo Zizhen quietly drank and ate her food beside her.

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The door closed gently.

Xiangsi covered her forehead and plopped down on the sofa, her red lips slightly moving as she exhaled a soft breath, her breathing slightly erratic.

My head is throbbing slightly, and I feel a little dizzy.

These symptoms have been going on for a while now.

She gets tired easily.

"Ugh."

Master Zhou quickly poured a glass of water and sighed helplessly, "What's going on? He was fine just a couple of days ago, how come he suddenly fell ill?"

Xiangsi said weakly, "I'm sorry, Uncle Jiang, Master Zhou, I think I've caused you trouble."

Jiang Hai's expression turned grave, and he sighed, "Don't say things like that. I was startled too. Over the years, Xiao Wu has always thought I was disappointed in her, so she rarely makes any demands of me and has always been self-reliant. No matter how big the trouble she encounters, she solves it herself. I thought that someone as strong-willed as her would never come to ask me for help in this lifetime."

Before dinner, I received a text message from her. It was the first time she'd written such a long essay asking for my help, and she wanted me to keep it a secret from your brother. My wife also saw it and was heartbroken, insisting that I help you. But I don't understand why you should keep this from your brother.

Putting aside the scheming and intrigue that girls often have, Xiangsi had come to accept this prospective sister-in-law after some conversation. So, while strolling around the neighborhood, she told her about her situation.

She just didn't expect that her future sister-in-law would actually be willing to help her, and she took action almost immediately.

Xiangsi pursed her lips and smiled silently: "Uncle Jiang, you actually care about your daughter a lot, don't you? But why are you always so cold to her?"

Jiang Hai paused for a second: "I know very well what I'm doing. It wouldn't be surprising if I were assassinated one day. I don't want to get too close to her, so she won't be sad later."

Xiangsi asked curiously, "What about Aunt Jiang?"

Jiang Hai said helplessly, "I didn't intend to marry her back then, but I never expected that someone as naive as her could see right through me. Because she didn't want me to be too lonely, she threw herself at me and I couldn't get rid of her. Over the years, I've gotten used to it. But daughters are different. Wanwu will get married sooner or later, and once she's married, her heart will be with her husband, and then I'll be at ease."

That's why Jiang Hai was furious when he first learned that his daughter had found a reserve position for power.

In his eyes, this was a sign of a lack of self-respect.

Fortunately, it turned out that Jiang Wanwu's judgment was absolutely correct, and there was not a single fault with it.

Master Zhou, standing nearby, criticized: "This is the behavior of you STEM men with your male chauvinism. You haven't truly taken your daughter seriously at all. You don't consider her an equal to you, nor do you think about facing anything together with her. You're just loving her in your own way, but you've ignored her mental health. Listen to the applause!"

clap clap.

Xiangsi clapped her hands softly, but said in a low voice, "Uncle Jiang, actually, I feel similarly to you. My brother is already exhausted enough. When he told me about those things, he described them so casually, but I know the process must have been very dangerous. I don't want to be a burden to him, and I don't want to see him risk his life for me again." Jiang Hai nodded slightly: "That's why you thought of coming to me for help, to avoid your brother and not let him know."

Xiangsi smiled sheepishly, "I'm so sorry to have troubled you, but it won't delay anything. Knowing my brother's personality, he won't postpone finding a treatment just because I don't have symptoms yet. I just want to ease his burden as much as possible..."

A young girl's coquettishness is the most irresistible.

Master Zhou sighed.

"She's so sensible, it breaks my heart."

He said viciously, "Damn Ruan Xiangtian!"

Jiang Hai pondered for a moment: "Alright then, I'll arrange for a doctor to take you to the hospital every day under the guise of a physical examination for targeted treatment. The treatment plans left behind by Ruan Xiangtian and his team more than ten years ago are all feasible. I'll personally do the data modeling and continuously optimize the plans..."

Master Zhou glanced at the laptop on his desk. The screen displayed data models of human cells, as well as a large number of minimal medical protocol documents.

It turns out that Jiang Hai had already started researching this after receiving a text message from his daughter before the dinner even began.

"Thank you, Director Jiang."

Xiangsi rose and bowed deeply.

"Alright, little girl, you're being too polite. If you really want to thank him, then cooperate with him to cure your illness as soon as possible, and then advance to the eighth level. Then you'll be invincible."

Master Zhou, a specialist in treating internal strife, said with a smile, "Then you can just say he's your godfather. From now on, he won't need a single bodyguard when he goes out. He can look down on everyone and ride an old lady across the street..."

Jiang Hai remained silent with a stern face, then turned and went to his locker, saying calmly, "Xiao Si, come and choose some ancient relics. For patients with genetic diseases infected by the Curse of Heaven, the higher their rank, the longer they live."

"really?"

Xiangsi raised her hand, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and forced a smile: "Then I'll have to choose carefully. After I advance in my cultivation level, I'll find a way to find an ancient relic of the same level and return it to the Jiang family."

"You kid!"

Master Zhou said irritably, "You're being too polite!"

"That's not necessary."

Jiang Hai adjusted his glasses, a cold smile playing on his lips. He genuinely wanted to help the young girl and was willing to do everything he could to conceal her illness.

The problem is that, according to Jiang Hai's observation, that kid should have a very strong perception ability.

The conversation in the study couldn't be hidden from that kid.

"Silly little girl."

Jiang Hai felt no remorse for betraying the ignorant girl.

"The plan was flawed, so don't blame me."

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After a few rounds of drinks, Jiang's mother was slumped over the table, muttering unconscious babbling in her sleep. Occasionally, she would lift her head and giggle tremblingly, as if she had gone mad.

Huo Zizhen also fell asleep on the table.

Jiang Wanwu was also a little drunk, resting her chin on her hand with her eyes glazed over, her gaze reflecting the boy's profile.

Aihara poured himself a glass of red wine, sipping it gently as he savored the unfamiliar taste, silently listening to the conversation in the study, his mood as bitter as the wine.

Indeed, he shouldn't have taken chances.

Xiao Si's illness was inevitable, it was only a matter of time.

There's no way to avoid it.

After experiencing so much, his temperament has calmed down. Apart from a sense of anxious urgency, he is not as out of control as one might imagine.

The more critical the situation, the more he needed to remain calm. If he lost his composure, his sister would truly be beyond saving.

Fortunately, the brother and sister are no longer alone and helpless. They have earned respect and recognition through their own efforts and have gained trustworthy mentors and partners.

Their sincerity gave him hope.

Aihara and Aisami are not ungrateful.

Of course, everyone knew that this family dinner was carefully prepared for the brother and sister. Every detail took their self-esteem and sensitivities into account. No one was pretentious or secretive; everyone tried their best to show their true and approachable side and liven up the atmosphere.

The goal is to create that feeling of home.

This kind of goodwill cannot be faked; the Jiang family genuinely wanted to accept them.

Jiang Wanwu, in particular, is a woman with a strong sense of self-respect, yet she still went to her father, who had never been very fond of her, for help regarding the matter of her and her brother.

This is tantamount to preparing for one's self-esteem to be trampled on.

Although Jiang Hai may not actually dislike her, Jiang Wanwu herself is unaware of the reason behind it.

"Sister Wanwu".

Aihara suddenly looked at the beautiful older woman beside him.

"Ok?"

Seeing that no one was paying attention, Jiang Wanwu stretched out her slender, snow-white hands and wrapped them around his neck, buried her head in his chest, and said coquettishly, "Why are you calling me 'sister'?"

Because it was a bit hot, she unbuttoned her shirt, revealing her rounded shoulders and alluring collarbone through the open neckline, with the black bra straps clinging to her snow-white skin.

Exceptionally eye-catching.

Aihara gave her a gentle hug.

She was slender and supple, exuding a faint, warm fragrance, and her hair carried a rose-like scent.

"Thank you."

Regardless of whether it eventually develops into a romantic relationship, Aihara doesn't want to let this woman down.

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Central Hospital, fourth floor of the inpatient ward.

Xiangyi stared into the empty ward, lost in thought. She had spent three hours preparing before visiting the royal family, rehearsing her manners and words more than a hundred times in her mind. But she never expected to come to nothing.

Hua Bo, the team's vice-captain, frowned and said, "Xiao Jing, didn't I tell you to call that member of the royal family and inform him of our visit in advance?"

Lin Jing, as the group's darling and also in charge of logistics, was a little embarrassed and said, "Ah, I made a call earlier, but it didn't go through. Later I sent a text message and rushed over, and didn't call again. I'm sorry, I really forgot."

"This is very important to the captain."

Hua Bo frowned and said, "How could you..."

"Oh, it's nothing."

Lu Zhijing leaned against the wall casually: "I don't believe that the higher-ups at United didn't inform us that we were coming."

indeed.

The team members who were on good terms with each other found it unbelievable that they had come to such a disappointment, which they felt indicated that the other party did not take them seriously.

But how is this possible?

The member of the royal family had been mediocre for more than ten years when he suddenly learned that he was the direct descendant of a super family and that a beautiful girl with exceptional talent had come to welcome him home.

They should be incredibly excited, right?

The entire team could imagine the other side's ecstatic joy, but they never expected it to turn out like this.

(End of this chapter)