Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 290: Background and Past (6)

Chapter 290: Chapter 290: Background and Past (6)

Jiang Xiliang’s words were eloquent.

But the subtext was a clear affirmation that the knife wound on Jiang Fanyue’s body was inflicted by Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe felt there was no longer any need to continue the discussion.

Her expression turned cold and indifferent, tinged with a trace of disdain.

She lowered her gaze, staring at the medical records for the children from the welfare house given by Aunt Kang.

"Xiaozhe, Fanyue has said she wants to let this go. Even if she hadn’t, I would have definitely continued to persuade her to agree to drop it. Let it be the punishment for her wrongdoing, the consequences she should bear. I will also take on the costs for her subsequent treatment and won’t hold you responsible."

"It was never my doing, so why should I be responsible?"

Jiang Xiliang nodded, "Good, good, it wasn’t you."

The conciliatory attitude was simply to avoid further verbal disputes with Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe saw through this, and her gaze lowered with a dismissive air.

"She has made concessions, and I hope you can do the same with Yunxuan’s matter. Let’s not pursue it any further, okay?"

"Each matter is separate, it’s not for me to decide."

Jiang Xiliang pleaded earnestly, "Xiaozhe, Fanyue really has made many mistakes, and she will apologize to both you and Yunxuan. She will also reflect on them. After that, I will make sure she reflects thoroughly. For Yunxuan, I will provide him with enough living expenses, nutritional fees, and take care of his educational expenses. I only hope that none of you will have any more issues."

Perhaps with age, Jiang Xiliang showed more patience, but also looked more weary.

Jiang Zhe was not swayed in the slightest, "The dagger has been given back to her. When I see the sincerity in her eyes, Yunxuan and I will both forgive her."

Jiang Xiliang exclaimed, "You child!"

"If there’s nothing else, please don’t look for me again," Jiang Zhe turned and left.

Jiang Xiliang was left without a reply.

Zhou Yaming stepped forward, having been actively trying to contact Jiang Fanyue ever since her plagiarism incident in N Country.

When he heard Jiang Fanyue was injured, he rushed over.

Already prejudiced against Jiang Zhe, Zhou Yaming’s face grew grim upon hearing her exchange with Jiang Xiliang, "This is truly unreasonable!"

"Professor Zhou," Jiang Xiliang greeted him.

"Minister Jiang is too kind. I came specially to see Fanyue. This Jiang Zhe, she thinks she can injure someone and it doesn’t count? Does the law belong to her alone?" Zhou Yaming was quite indignant.

Jiang Xiliang made excuses for Jiang Zhe, "After what happened, Jiang Zhe has endured many grievances, so it’s normal for her to have some emotions."

"I fail to see what grievances she has suffered; she’s more likely acting out of personal spite," Zhou Yaming believed himself to be quite objective.

"Why not go and see Fanyue first?" suggested Jiang Xiliang.

Zhou Yaming then turned and walked towards the hospital room.

Wen Xia was in the room, comforting Jiang Fanyue, advising her not to think too much and to focus on recovering.

Somewhat hopeful, Jiang Fanyue had approached the Jiang family, even going so far as to add a few more injuries to her face and body, not anticipating that it would truly be effective.

Since yesterday, the couple had been by her side the whole time.

Jiang Fanyue showed a sincere expression, "Auntie, I truly didn’t mean to harm Yunxuan. When he slipped and fell, I reached out to grab him, but it was simply too late to catch him. I could never push him. I’d say the same even if it went to court. I have no reason to hurt him. Jiang Zhe has misunderstood and is prejudiced against me, which I understand. I don’t blame her for ending up like this."

Wen Xia softened a little hearing her words.

She, too, felt that Jiang Zhe had been too heavy-handed.

Zhou Yaming entered the room.

Seeing him, Jiang Fanyue’s expression was a mix of surprise and delight, "Professor Zhou!"

"Don’t bother getting up," Zhou Yaming said. "Take good care of yourself. I heard everything you said, and I believe you."

Zhou Yaming’s arrival was like a shot in the arm for Jiang Fanyue.

"Thank you, Professor Zhou," Jiang Fanyue said, crying tears of joy.

Zhou Yaming originally didn’t pay much attention to Jiang Fanyue as a student, but given the situation involving Jiang Zhe and the terrible plight Jiang Fanyue was in, he couldn’t help but feel sympathy for her.

He said, "Since you’re innocent, don’t worry about what others say. You didn’t push your brother, and later on, I will introduce a lawyer to you to help you with your lawsuit."

Jiang Fanyue was extremely grateful. "Thank you so much."

"All right, focus on healing yourself. After the college entrance exam, remember to report to my department," he added.

With Zhou Yaming’s promise, Jiang Fanyue was thrilled. Initially, Zhou Yaming had needed her to produce an original composition before he would accept her, which had caused her much worry.

Little did she know that this misfortune would turn into a blessing and that Zhou Yaming would take her on without even mentioning that condition.

He even said he would help her with the lawsuit!

Wen Xia had mixed feelings about Jiang Fanyue, but seeing Zhou Yaming’s support made her wonder if she had been mistaken before. Could it be that even the plagiarism incident was Jiang Zhe’s way of framing Jiang Fanyue?

After Jiang Zhe got her medication, she asked Qin He to help her take it to the welfare institute.

Then, she turned back to the school.

Tian Wangcheng was talking to Zhang Xi and was walking outside when he saw Jiang Zhe and stopped.

"Jiang Zhe!"

Jiang Zhe looked at Tian Wangcheng indifferently.

Tian Wangcheng’s face was dark with anger. "You really are something, aren’t you? How many good students have you messed up, affecting their grades?"

Upon hearing about Jiang Fanyue’s incident, Tian Wangcheng immediately blamed Jiang Zhe for everything.

"Has Teacher Tian ever heard the saying, ’The student reflects the teacher’?"

Left speechless by Jiang Zhe’s retort, Tian Wangcheng was furiously impotent. "Jiang Zhe, you!"

"How can you talk to a teacher like that?" Zhang Xi scolded her. "Fanyue is hurt and can’t attend class for a long time, what’s wrong with Teacher Tian saying a few words to you?"

"Nothing much. Birds of a feather flock together," she replied.

Watching Jiang Zhe carelessly sling her backpack over her shoulder and walk away, both of them were angry but powerless to do anything about her.

...

Qin Jingchen wasn’t particularly surprised when he received a call from Jiang Yunxuan.

"Okay, I’ll come straight to you," Qin Jingchen agreed.

He drove alone to the welfare institute.

Kang Ayi had seen him before and knew of his relationship with Jiang Zhe, so she immediately opened the door and welcomed him in.

The welfare institute had recently built a new dormitory building and had a large playground.

Seeing Qin Jingchen’s tall, noble figure, Jiang Yunxuan kicked the soccer ball to another child and ran toward him.

"Brother-in-law!" Jiang Yunxuan called out especially smoothly.

Qin Jingchen handed him a bottle of mineral water. Jiang Yunxuan took a few big gulps before saying, "That’s good."

"Are you getting used to it?" Qin Jingchen asked.

"There’s nothing to get used to," Jiang Yunxuan said, looking at his running playmates.

Outsiders thought he was the Jiang family’s darling, the treasure his parents held in the palm of their hands.