Chapter 370 - 136: The Green Tea Female Supporting Character in a Period Novel (23)
Chapter 370: Chapter 136: The Green Tea Female Supporting Character in a Period Novel (23)
The anger on Chi Yun’er’s face hadn’t faded as she retorted, "Who do you think you are?"
"I’m the one who never had any interest in a moocher like Jiang Zishi from the very beginning. How did I suddenly become the one who’s clinging to him?"
"And another thing—what do you mean, I’m just settling? Brother Hua is leagues better than Jiang Zishi!"
Bian Yumin sighed softly. With Chi Yun’er’s attention fixed on her, she subtly guided her toward a darker corner.
Holding a handkerchief she’d prepared earlier, she tied it to a small branch behind her back. To any onlooker, it would simply look like the hem of her dress fluttering in the evening breeze.
Chi Yun’er was tense, her full attention captivated by the woman before her. She didn’t notice the other’s subtle movements, but her face was etched with displeasure, determined to win the argument.
Bian Yumin shook her head. "Chi, I admit you’re prettier and smarter than me, but when it comes to judging men, you can’t see as clearly as I can."
"Do you think that just because Zishu’s brother is outstanding, he must be a good person?"
"No one ever said ’outstanding’ is a synonym for ’good person.’ There are plenty of high-IQ criminals out there! They were born to the same parents and raised in the same environment. Considering what Zishu is like, Brother Hua’s character can’t be all that different."
"I’m sure you’ve heard that Jiang Yihua has severe gynophobia. He can’t get close to women, or his life would be in danger. Under those circumstances, how could he possibly have accepted you?"
"I refuse to believe that a love that transcends life and death truly exists in this world!"
Chi Yun’er lifted her chin slightly. "Of course, it’s because I’m beautiful and smart. And our families are a good match, which makes me the perfect person for him to marry."
Bian Yumin laughed in amusement. "That’s not it. Your personality is too straightforward for secret arrangements. He had no other choice, and that’s why people mistakenly think you two are a couple."
"Zishu told me that even with his gynophobia, his brother has plenty of women fawning over him. And his brother often secretly accepts their kindness, letting each one think she’s the special one who can help Jiang Yihua overcome his psychological and physical barriers."
"But these women were all unloved by their families, or had no one to stand up for them. Coincidentally, they disappeared one by one. Before they vanished, each one would mysteriously leave behind a letter to dispel any suspicion, saying they were going to stay with relatives or something of the sort..."
"Zishu is worried that his brother isn’t as outstanding and righteous as he seems. He’s afraid that because of his own physical and psychological defects, he’s become twisted—miserable himself, he doesn’t want anyone else to be happy either. He’s worried his brother has violated and murdered these women, or even sold them off..."
Seeing Chi Yun’er growing more and more engrossed, Bian Yumin took advantage of her distraction. She pulled out a drugged handkerchief, wrapped one arm tightly around Chi Yun’er, and pressed the cloth hard against her mouth and nose.
Feeling the girl in her arms struggle violently, she chuckled. "Chi Yun’er, fate didn’t give me the status to match Zishu, but I’ve been given a second chance."
"This time, you’ll be the one covered in filth, looking up at me. I will become the Kyoto General Hospital Director’s Wife!"
"His wife can only be me. Tell me, once you’re dragged through the mud, will he still treasure you as his one perfect, unforgettable love?"
"A proud man like him will probably wish he’d never even met you."
"Did you think it was me who called you out here to drug you?"
"No. This was all a coordinated plot by the two Jiang brothers..."
After all, Bian Yumin had over twenty years of life experience. She had been a high school student in the seventies, and while her grades were average, she had just about managed to keep up with the changing times.
She had focused all her energy on how to fight over men, and what she excelled at most was shattering a person’s beliefs, piece by piece!
Just as she expected, upon hearing her words, the struggling woman froze. As if in disbelief at the cruel blow of reality, she inadvertently inhaled a large amount of the drug and collapsed, limp, to the ground.
Fearing that she was only pretending, Bian Yumin held the handkerchief over her for another two minutes before quickly stuffing it into her pants pocket, hoisting Chi Yun’er onto her back, and circling around behind the side rooms.
The moment she set Chi Yun’er down, she was grabbed from behind in a tight embrace, and a handkerchief was pressed over her own mouth and nose.
In her shock, Bian Yumin gasped, inhaling a large amount of the drug.
Fearing the process would take too long, they had used a highly concentrated drug on the handkerchief. Just two or three breaths were enough to render someone incapable of resisting.
She quickly held her breath. Listening to the lively sounds from the courtyard, a wave of regret and fear washed over her as her head grew groggy.
’Today is my engagement party with Jiang Zishi. If nothing goes wrong, I’ll marry him, follow him to Kyoto, and become the attending physician’s wife, then the department head’s wife, then the director’s wife...’