Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In the original story, Jiang Jun even believed that the original protagonist had brought misfortune upon himself by provoking people she shouldnât have, leading to the bankruptcy and annexation of the Jiang family.
Little did he know that it was his shameless bootlicking that had irked Li Yan, ultimately resulting in the Jiang familyâs downfall.
The original body was brainlessly courting death and also harmed the Jiang family. It was also wrong, but what did Jiang Jun get by shamelessly kneeling and licking his boots? In the end, his family was also destroyed.
The original protagonistâs recklessness had indeed harmed the Jiang family, but what had Jiang Jun gained by groveling and licking boots so shamelessly? In the end, his own family met the same fate.
Jiang Junâs actions were even more thoughtless than those of the original protagonist. His sycophantic deeds had contributed to the demise of everyone in the Jiang family. However, this devoted bootlicker refused to acknowledge his wrongdoing and instead shifted all the blame onto the original protagonist.
âJiang Jun has humiliated you, and now he has received his retribution. When will the true mastermind, Bai Xue, get her due?â Wen Nuan asked with indifference. âD*mn, sheâs disgusting.â
âWouldnât it be unsatisfying if everything were resolved too quickly?â Jiang Lingâer remarked with a smile. âWe must savor the spectacle.â
âShe has plenty of bootlickers surrounding her, and Jiang Jun isnât the only one,â Wen Nuan added with a smirk.
Jiang Lingâer shared the same sentiment, saying, âNo matter how many there are, 1â11 deal with them as they come. 1 have nothing better to do right now. And honestly, Iâm a little bored.â
Wen Nuan chuckled and said, âI just canât believe it. Who knows how many followers she has, and still, she resorts to stealing. Youâd think if Bai Xue were a nice girl, sheâd be happy with what she has, but obviously, thatâs not the case.â
âNuannuan, in Bai Xueâs and her followersâ eyes, weâre not seen as good people,â Jiang Lingâer responded.
Wen Nuan grinned and said, âExactly. Before your engagement with Li Yan ended, there were already online accounts saying Bai Xue and Li Yan were a perfect couple. 1 just called Bai Xue a homewrecker, and immediately, someone online attacked me anonymously. So, 1 had someone find this person and filed a lawsuit.â
âThatâs the way to handle it,â Jiang Lingâer agreed, nodding. âUse the legal system to defend yourself. Whatâs next?â
Wen Nuan spoke with pride, âOf course, a public apology, compensation, and a lesson in manners from their parents. 1 wonât find it too bothersome, and 1 wonât let them off easy just because theyâre young.â
Seeing Wen Nuanâs satisfaction, Jiang Lingâer couldnât help but smile. Some people need a strong reminder to understand their mistakes.
At the Li family mansion.
The butler stood before the table, casting a careful eye on Li Yu. The butler said, âYoung Master, Young Master Li Yan has sent an invitation. He mentioned itâs for Miss Bai Xueâs birthday.â
Li Yu lowered his head, busy with his brushwork. Li Yu remarked, âWhatâs there for me to attend? Donât you see how occupied I am?â
The frosty tone unsettled the butler. The butler replied, âYouâre indeed very busy.â
âItâs good that you understand,â Li Yu responded casually.
âWill you be attending Miss Bai Xueâs birthday party?â The butler inquired hesitantly. âItâd be easier for me to make the arrangements if you let me know.â
Li Yu halted his writing and declared coldly, âWho does she think she is?â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Initially taken aback, the butler ventured, âYoung Master, isnât Miss Bai a decent person? Sheâs beautiful, polite, and delicate. Besides, sheâs kind-hearted, isnât she?â
A trace of displeasure flitted across Li Yuâs face. He set down his brush and moved to sit on the sofa. Li Yu commented, âSo, you have a liking for women like Bai Xue. Tomorrow, Iâll introduce you to someone similar.â
The butler grew flustered. Had he misjudged the situation? âYoung Master, please donât jest with an old man like me,â the butler entreated awkwardly.
Li Yu cast a fleeting glance at the butler and responded casually, âIt appears Bai Xue has done her homework. Even you, the butler, are praising her.â
The butlerâs unease grew. Did Li Yu suspect there was something between him and Bai Xue? The butler hastened to clarify, âYoung Master, please donât misunderstand. We simply run into each other occasionally and exchange greetings. Thatâs why 1 found her to be polite.â
Li Yu regarded the butler with cold eyes and remarked, âThe engagement between the Li family and the Jiang family has been annulled, and Bai Xueâs reputation is tarnished. If she were truly commendable, why would the old man agree to the annulment? Why would my brother and sister-in-law disapprove of her so much?â
The butler was briefly stunned before acknowledging, âThank you for your advise, Young Master.â
Li Yu gave a meaningful smile and added, âHowever, for her to captivate Li
Yan, that rascal, Bai Xue must be quite skilled.â
With that statement, Li Yu glanced at the butler. Li Yu continued, âBut youâve been in the Li family for so many years, and youâre swayed by such a dubious woman. Itâs rather astounding. Arenât you in your fifties?â
The butler, hearing this, was flustered and filled with regret. If he had foreseen this, he wouldnât have shared so much. The butler confessed, âNot yet, Young Master. Iâm forty-eight years old..â