Jiang Shang squinted and looked over. Her mother, Jiang Jiaojiao, and Pei Shangze were gathered around the stone table in the backyard, seemingly plotting something.
"I also find it strange. Before, wasn't she most afraid of not being able to marry into the Pei family..."
Jiang Jiaojiao couldn't figure out what Jiang Shang was up to, but she still comforted Pei Shangze:
"Brother Ze, although it's a bit different from our plan, that pushover Jiang Shang didn't flat - out say she won't get back together with you. As long as the plan goes smoothly, Jiang Shang won't be able to do anything to you."
Thanks to her high cultivation, Jiang Shang had extremely sharp hearing. Every word the three said fell into her ears without a miss.
Even so, Pei Shangze was still afraid of something going wrong. "Are you sure your plan is foolproof?"
"You can rest assured. She must be heart - broken now. Tomorrow I'll invite her out on a boat trip to relax. You just need to cooperate and perform the last act of asking for reconciliation.
Once the yacht sails into international waters, we'll act immediately!"
Jiang's mother chimed in confidently, "By then, the deed will be done, and you can do whatever you want! She'll surely continue to love you whole - heartedly."
Jiang's mother's tone was as flat as if she was talking about a piece of meat with a price tag. She didn't seem to think that was her own daughter at all.
Seeing Pei Shangze relax, Jiang Jiaojiao scoffed, "Brother Ze, look how scared you are."
Pei Shangze put his arm around her shoulder and said affectionately, "Jiaojiao, that's the betrothal gift I'm saving for you. How can I let that pushover benefit from it?"
Jiang Jiaojiao pushed him away. "Brother Ze, I haven't promised to be with you yet. It depends on your performance. It's not easy to have two women at the same time."
Pei Shangze smiled obsequiously. "What two women? Is she even worthy? I just think she looks okay, and we've been together for so long. I just..."
The man's lewd laughter filled the backyard. The autumn wind blew. Jiang Shang watched the three people in the distance scheming against her. Her back teeth tightened, and she sneered disdainfully.
Sure enough, Jiang Jiaojiao was no good either. But it was obvious that she wasn't doing this because she liked Pei Shangze. Otherwise, she wouldn't have watched coldly as he messed around. So what was their goal?
Jiang Shang clenched her fists. She had occupied the original owner's body and thus had a karmic connection with her...
A blood - thirsty arc appeared on Jiang Shang's lips. She would not only accept the invitation but also give them a "generous gift" to seek justice for the original owner!
...
At breakfast the next day, as expected, when Jiang Jiaojiao played the emotional card with Pei Shangze, she brought up the boat trip.
Jiang Shang didn't respond. She just lowered her head and played with her phone.
The pages on her phone scrolled rapidly. The payment page popped up several times, and every time she swiped Pei Shangze's card.
Jiang Jiaojiao was stunned when she saw the amount of 300,000.
Jiang Shang wasn't afraid of being seen. She asked her back, "Aren't we going on a boat trip? I'm just buying some necessities like swimsuits."
"Before I get the property certificate, every cent I spend of his is the compensation he should give me for breaking up."
Jiang Jiaojiao couldn't help but mutter under her breath.
Was Jiang Shang possessed by a ghost? Why was she so prickly now?
The phone vibrated wildly. Jiang Jiaojiao caught a glimpse of Pei Shangze's angry roar in the message. She wished she could tear Jiang Shang to pieces in her heart.
After it was all over, she'd see how arrogant Jiang Shang could still be!
The next day, Jiang Shang followed Jiang Jiaojiao onto the yacht.
The boundless waves rolled and crashed against the rocks. The deep sea hid deadly dangers.
This yacht party was organized by various wealthy young people. It was more like a social event than a real party.
Jiang Jiaojiao went up to make a good impression, leaving only a servant to watch Jiang Shang.
Jiang Shang squinted her beautiful eyes and watched them flattering others. When she was getting bored, she was suddenly attracted by a man in the center surrounded by purple aura.
The man was tall and exuded nobility in every gesture. Even without the purple aura, he was a natural leader.
Judging from her years of cultivation, this man had an extremely good life palace. He had a once - in - a - ten - thousand - year fate.
Suddenly, Jiang Shang felt the jade pendant around her neck heat up. She looked at it in surprise. The emerald jade was emitting a faint golden light.
This was the jade pendant her grandma gave her for protection when the original owner was born.
It was often said that jade was spiritual and would react to certain people. The jade pendant showing its spirit must be a sign.
Jiang Shang followed the light from the jade pendant and happened to meet the man's eyes.
She saw that the man also wore a jade pendant on his neck, which was also emitting a golden light. He had also noticed the abnormality of the jade pendant.
The two jade pendants were reacting to each other, getting hotter and hotter.
Jiang Shang keenly noticed that the shapes of the two jade pendants could fit together and become one.
Jiang Shang looked at him and was even more surprised when she saw his extremely handsome face.
Gu Siheng.
A figure who often appeared in the news of the Gu family. The most promising heir to the Gu family.
The Gu family was the most prosperous family in Yuncheng. Their power was so strong that they monopolized several industries in Yuncheng, and their business territory was vast.
The spiritual jade could guide karmic connections. Was this karmic connection hers or the original owner's?
Jiang Shang couldn't figure it out. After all, the original owner had never had any contact with this influential figure before.
The man was also sizing her up through the crowd, his gaze deep.
After a while, he shifted his gaze and hid the jade pendant.
Jiang Shang didn't have time to think about it. She had to put it aside for the moment.
A red light appeared on her finger where no one else could see. She murmured a spell and cast an illusion - inducing spell into Jiang Jiaojiao's wine glass.
Jiang Jiaojiao watched as the location on her phone showed they were about to reach international waters. She curled her lips upward and took a sip of the red wine happily.
Out of the corner of her eye, Jiang Shang saw Pei Shangze strutting over in a custom - made suit, holding 99 roses.
Cheers erupted. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Jiang Shang.
In full view of everyone, Pei Shangze knelt on one knee and showed her the diamond ring.
"Shangshang, I was blind to love before. After going through so much, I've finally realized that I've always loved you the most. Marry me!"
Jiang Shang's mouth twitched. What a cheesy proposal.
Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on her. Jiang Shang immediately understood.
The swimsuit party would start at night. Proposing now. As long as Pei Shangze took her away, no one would care where she went. It would be great if Pei Shangze could just ruin her. Problem solved!
The night was the best cover for all evils.
Jiang Shang looked at him coldly. Amidst everyone's cheering and Pei Shangze's expectant eyes, she picked up the diamond ring.
The next second, she threw it hard on the deck.
"Are you even worthy?"
The onlookers were in an uproar. Whispers filled the air.
"Jiang Shang, the most love - struck girl in Yuncheng, has finally come to her senses?"
"Although, how dare she reject Pei Shangze? Isn't she afraid of retaliation from the Pei family?"
"She's just an unfavored daughter of the Jiang family. It's her blessing to be favored by Pei Shangze. How ungrateful!"
The air was filled with gossips. Jiang Shang's rejection was like slapping Pei Shangze in the face in public. Pei Shangze suppressed the anger that was about to burst out of his chest and took a deep breath.
Be patient. In less than an hour, this bitch would be kneeling and begging him!
She was just a woman. He could give her to anyone he wanted after he was done with her. Even if this woman died here, no one would care. Anyway, his true love was Jiaojiao!