Chapter 13: Ah Jiang Is Yan Yan's Medicine

Qin Jiang spoke directly, without any hint of politeness.

Bai Chuchu was stunned, staring at the man in disbelief. This face definitely had a hint of Qin Jiang's features, but it was way more handsome than the old Qin Jiang.

Of course, she wasn't about to admit that this handsomeness had a lot to do with the fancy sports car.

But why would Qin Jiang be asking her for money?

He was clearly obsessed with her, even risking his life for her!

Could it be…

Bai Chuchu glanced at the woman in the passenger seat. The woman's dark red long hair and her commanding, aggressive presence gave off an unmistakable air of luxury.

This… this… this was definitely—Yan Liang's aunt!

The bloodthirsty, terrifying monster who should be torturing Qin Jiang right now?

Instead, she let Qin Jiang drive off in a luxury car. Was she testing Bai Chuchu and Qin Jiang?

"Yan… Yan… Auntie?"

Bai Chuchu was too scared to even say Yan Liang's name. She wasn't even qualified to call her that.

The Bai family was just a minor branch of the Yan family. She only knew Yan Liang as her aunt, and even family gatherings usually had her on the sidelines, never really seeing Yan Liang.

All she knew was that this crazy woman was just 20 years old, younger than her, yet she was the most terrifying member of the Yan family.

Yan Liang sat back in her seat, watching Qin Jiang and Bai Chuchu with a smirk, suppressing her anger.

She couldn't act rashly; Ah Jiang might hurt himself.

But… did they really think she was a fool?

If Qin Jiang weren't there, she would've already dealt with this annoying woman.

"Bai Chuchu, stop the BS and pay up."

Qin Jiang urged again.

He could tell Yan Liang was losing patience and didn't have time to waste with Bai Chuchu.

"Qin Jiang, this is ridiculous. Chuchu only tapped the car window. The car isn't even damaged. Why blow this out of proportion?"

"Besides, why is the depreciation fee so high? You're clearly just trying to get revenge because Chuchu has been close to Young Master Li recently, right?"

"And renting a pretty girlfriend and a fake luxury car just to make a scene is so childish. How much did it all cost? Are you trying to extort money from Chuchu to cover the expenses?"

Yu Qian didn't know Yan Liang, and since she was standing behind Bai Chuchu, she couldn't see Yan Liang's face.

Seeing Qin Jiang now, she instinctively started mocking him.

Once Bai Chuchu recognized Yan Liang, she feared for her own safety. She guessed Qin Jiang was being so harsh because Yan Liang was forcing him to act this way, making him pretend to be at odds with her.

Qin Yun had said that Qin Jiang was under Yan Liang's control, and if he could just appease her and secretly get into the Yan family to obtain their confidential files, then Qin Yun's secretly established business empire could make a comeback and surpass the Yan family.

So now, she definitely couldn't reveal her connection with Qin Jiang.

Bai Chuchu quickly turned to Yu Qian. "Sorry, Qin Jiang. I only tapped the car window by accident. Twenty thousand is too much. I'm just a junior in college, I don't have that kind of money."

Qin Jiang's expression remained indifferent. "Then ask Qin Yun for it."

"I'm giving you three days. No matter what you do, get the money into this account."

Qin Jiang pulled out a card with a bank account number on it.

But maybe it was meant to convey something else?

Bai Chuchu quickly took it, afraid that Yan Liang might intervene.

——

Qin Jiang sped away from Huajin University, the tension in the car palpable.

They returned to the Liangyue Manor.

Yan Liang went to the study.

Mo Da and Mo Er hadn't received orders to release Song Jie, so they brought him to Liangyue Manor and dropped him beside Qin Jiang.

In the study.

"Find out what those numbers Qin Jiang gave Bai Chuchu represent."

Yan Liang didn't believe it was just a simple bank account number.

"Yes, Miss."

The blood-red light in Yan Liang's eyes grew stronger, prompting Zhou Ning, who had been with her for a long time, to speak up.

"Miss, you should take some calming medicine. I'll call the doctor."

The intense workload at the Yan family had left Yan Liang with a constant state of nervousness, leading to bipolar disorder, severe insomnia, and anorexia.

She hadn't eaten all day.

She was very thin, with a pale complexion, and though she was small, her presence was so strong that few noticed her vulnerability.

Yan Liang rubbed her temples, feeling exhausted but her nerves still taut, with a sense of irritation overwhelming her.

She was struggling to control her urge for destruction.

"Don't bother. I'll go to the morgue to calm down."

"I need to stop Ah Jiang this time."

"I won't let him see those…"

"He'll think I'm a monster."

Yan Liang's voice was tinged with loneliness and sadness.

To everyone else, she was a monster, and she couldn't control herself.

At 13, her father had thrown her into a killer training organization and locked her up, turning her into a "human sacrifice" in underground gladiator fights.

Like livestock, she had to fight others and beasts to survive.

Before leaving, her father gently stroked her face and said:

"Aliang, your sister died here. She wasn't lucky enough to return to the Yan family."

"In the Yan family, she had nothing, not even a rank. If you die, you'll end up like her."

"The Yan family doesn't need useless daughters."

Later, Yan Liang, with a sickle, wiped out the organization and returned to the Yan family estate on the night of her coming-of-age ceremony.

That night, no one knew what happened.

All that was known was that the eldest son of the Yan family, who was supposed to inherit it, could only live in a wheelchair from then on. The Yan patriarch suffered a stroke and became paralyzed, and the Yan matriarch went to a mental hospital.

Only the youngest, Yan Zuo, was studying abroad and was considered to have escaped disaster.

Rumors spread that the eldest daughter of the Yan family was a bloodthirsty monster.

At 18, Yan Liang took over the Yan family.

No one dared to question her; her actions were undeniably bloody.

In the basement.

Under the pale light, a woman in a white surgical gown was playing with a sharp scalpel.

"Peel the skin…"

"Break the bones…"

"Do you think if I make a new doll out of it, Ah Jiang will not like it?"

Her dark red hair was tied up, and her clear eyes reflected a pool of blood. She perfectly cut away a smooth, delicate piece of flesh.

She looked almost obsessively at the object in her hands, as if admiring a piece of exquisite art.

"Or, if I make Ah Jiang into a doll, he can be with 'it' forever, always by Yan Yan's side~"

The girl tilted her head, her tone innocent and naive.

There was none of the ruthless decision-making and allure she showed to the outside world. It was as if, at this moment, she was truly shedding her disguise and fully releasing her twisted psyche.

Zhou Ning looked at the skinned rabbit, his tongue clicking in fear. Even though he'd seen Yan Liang's madness before, he couldn't help but feel chills.

This was just a rabbit.

But what had Yan Liang been forced to dissect in the underground lab of the organization?

He didn't dare to think further.

"Miss Liang, please take some medicine!"

Zhou Ning had been with Yan Liang since she was 15, and by then, she had already lost her youthful innocence.

"Take medicine?"

"Hmm… Ah Jiang is Yan Yan's medicine!"

"Then bring him here."

Yan Liang's white surgical gloves were still stained with blood and flesh. As if struck by an idea, she suddenly threw the scalpel aside, her tone once again innocent.

She murmured, "No, Ah Jiang would be scared."

"Then let's just chain him up for now."

She took out chains and handcuffs, her clear eyes reflecting Zhou Ning's sweating face.

"You seem scared of Yan Yan too. Maybe I should make you into a doll as well~"

"No one is allowed to run. You must stay with Yan Yan forever…"

Zhou Ning: "..."

Help! The young lady is having one of her episodes, and even someone like me, who's used to blood and violence, can't handle it.

Just as I was about to lose it…

There was a noise outside the basement door, and the sound of Butler Xu's voice was like music to my ears.

"Miss, the new son-in-law is looking for you."

"He's on his way to the basement…"

Yen Liang blinked her bloodshot eyes innocently, as if considering the truth of the statement.

Ajiang is coming to find her?

Does he actually miss her?

Her crazed eyes miraculously calmed down, and her voice returned to its usual cold and distant tone: "Stop him."

She would scare Ajiang in her current state.

But she was curious if Ajiang was coming with any new demands.

"Is he looking for me for something?"

Butler Xu, not daring to enter the basement—it's the young lady's private area and anyone else who's ventured in hasn't come out—replied, "He said he made you some nourishing pig bone soup."

"And wants you to drink it while it's hot."

Yen Liang was surprised and pleased.

She couldn't believe Ajiang cared about her health.

Even if he's just pretending, he's never done this before, and she couldn't help but feel excited.

She was happy just that he cared.

"But Miss, you mustn't drink the soup. It's definitely got something wrong with it."

Butler Xu had watched Yen Liang grow up. She was a charming, smart, and beautiful little girl, a star in the Yan family's eyes.

But at 13, she disappeared without a trace, just like her sister, who never returned home.

Then Yen Liang came back on her 18th birthday, covered in blood, carrying a small sickle, wearing a blood-red Gothic dress…

That night, he hid under a table, hearing screams and a childhood lullaby Yen Liang used to sing.

"Twinkling stars up in the sky, a rag doll by the roadside.

Doll, doll, why don't you go home?

Is it that you have no home, no daddy and mommy?

Doll, don't be sad, don't be afraid.

Let me lend you half a mommy, so you can have a home.

Let me lend you half a daddy, so you can have a home…"

He thought he might die that night.

A sharp sickle lifted the tablecloth, and Yen Liang, looking innocently at him, asked, "Butler Xu, can you continue taking care of me like when I was little?"

"Ah Liang has no home now."

At that moment, Butler Xu was heartbroken and hugged the bloody Yen Liang.

The young lady was never wrong.

If the world didn't understand, he would stand with her against the world.

"Don't be afraid, Miss. I'll take care of you from now on."

"I'll never let you be hurt again!"

He understood Yen Liang's trauma and hated how Ajiang kept hurting her.

Ajiang had sabotaged her food before. She was allergic to shrimp, so Ajiang would gently peel shrimp for her and feed it to her, making her allergic and even risking her life.

She'd end up in the hospital for weeks.

Yet, Yen Liang cherished even that small act of tenderness and willingly ate the shrimp.

Now, Ajiang had made pig bone soup.

What trick was he trying this time?

Or was there seafood in the soup?

Yen Liang changed into clean clothes and walked out of the basement, hiding the blood-red tint in her eyes with all her might.

She had just let off some steam.

Her mental state seemed a bit more normal now.

But Butler Xu and Zhou Ning were still worried Ajiang would cause trouble again.

As Yen Liang stepped out, she saw Ajiang coming over with a bowl of soup.

A gentle look slowly appeared in her eyes.

During times like this, Ajiang was at his most tender, and she cherished these moments.

"Wife, where did you go just now?"

"I've been looking for you."

Ajiang approached, his keen eyes not missing the still-fresh bloodstain on Yen Liang's neck.

She… went to the basement again?

This reminded Ajiang of the time he accidentally entered the basement in his past life and saw her dissecting a body, which had terrified him.

Even now, despite his best efforts to hide it, he was still haunted by that fear.

"Sorry, I had something to take care of."

Only Ajiang could make the young lady apologize.

Song Jie, watching from a distance, was stunned.

He guessed Ajiang was being supported by a rich woman, but not like this!

She was beautiful, with a great figure, outstanding wealth, and so gentle with Ajiang.

This wasn't just marrying into wealth; this was heaven for Ajiang!

"It's okay. I heard you haven't eaten today. Let me feed you some soup to make up for it."

Ajiang still cared for Yen Liang. Her once vibrant face looked a bit tired now.

Outwardly, she was always ruthless and cold.

But in front of him, she would let down her guard and act like an ordinary girl looking forward to being cared for.

Her clear eyes were fixed on him, as if she couldn't get enough.

"Ajiang, you're so good to me."

If only it could always be like this.

But it's all just an act.

Butler Xu couldn't stand it anymore. Boldly, he snatched the spoon from Ajiang's hand: "Young Master, the soup is too hot. Let me test it first."

He had to ensure the young lady's safety.

"…Hmm!"

Butler Xu took a sip, unable to stop himself from closing his eyes.

Everyone: ??

What poison did Ajiang put in this time?

Is he trying to blind the young lady?

Zhou Ning panicked: "Butler Xu, how's the soup? Is there seafood in it?"

Butler Xu clicked his tongue, the pig bone soup spinning on his taste buds, leaving him speechless.

"Hmm… fresh~"

"So fresh~"

Everyone: ...