Chapter 51: Why Are You So Selfish?

Chapter 51: Why Are You So Selfish?

Lying on the bed, Xue Ruyan pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and then started typing a message.

[Mr. Jiang is very understanding. As a thank you, how about I be your guide when you come to Xiangcheng?]

After sending the message, she immediately put down her phone and buried her face in the pillow.

Ding-dong.

The message alert sounded. With a sullen face, Xue Ruyan slowly lifted her head and nervously unlocked her phone.

In the past, she had always been focused on improving her abilities. This was the first time she had invited a boy out.

She wasn't sure why she was doing this. She just felt that if Jiang Tian came to the provincial capital, she wanted to go out with him and help him.

It sounded strange, but she always felt that Jiang Tian lacked common sense in some areas.

So, she felt it was her responsibility to help him get familiar with the provincial capital.

After all, it was his fault that her family had to move to Xiangcheng in the first place.

Glancing at the phone screen, she saw Jiang Tian's reply.

[No problem. I still have a lot of things to ask Xue. See you then.]

A smile unconsciously curled up on her lips.

[It seems I have to consider whether I'll gain weight again.]

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Jiang Tian: [I heard from the teacher that the first stage of awakening is the time to quickly improve and temper your body, so you don't have to worry about gaining weight.]

Jiang Tian: [Also, the food I cook will be extra helpful for your practice. Laying a solid foundation will help you prepare for the martial arts college exam.]

Xue Ruyan: [But won't this delay your preparation for the martial arts college entrance exam?]

Jiang Tian: [No, because there is no opponent for me in this national competition.]

Seeing this reply, Xue Ruyan blinked and realized she had asked a stupid question.

She almost forgot that the Jiang Tian she was talking to was a ruthless character who had single-handedly killed a seasoned 2nd-level Starry Sky Sect disciple.

Thinking about this, her aunt's "kind" advice echoed in her mind.

"Oh…"

Her face heated up, and she rolled around on the bed in embarrassment.

What is this?!

She continued chatting with Jiang Tian for a while until it got late, and then they said goodnight.

Xue Ruyan: [Have a good rest, good night.]

Jiang Tian: [Good night.]

After closing the chat, she switched to the shopping mall app and began carefully picking something.

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The Next Day

The blockade was lifted, and students who had been cleared of suspicion were gradually allowed to return home.

The Starry Sky Sect incident had been handled incredibly fast.

On his way home, Jiang Tian noticed that everything in Yue City seemed normal again. There was no sign of the previous day's martial law.

His steps quickened involuntarily.

Being locked up for a night without returning home must have worried his parents.

Even though he had sent messages in advance, parents only truly feel at ease when they see their child in front of them.

Just as he reached the front door, he heard unfamiliar voices inside.

When he opened the door, he found two extra people in the already cramped house.

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Unexpected Guests

A man and a woman, about the same age as his parents, were sitting on the small sofa.

His mother, Liu Fang, walked out of the kitchen, carrying two cups of tea and handing them to the guests.

The man flicked his cigarette ash on the floor, took the tea, squinted his eyes, and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

The woman next to him also accepted the tea with a smile.

At this moment, Jiang Yuan, who was sitting on a chair, waved at him.

"Xiaotian, call them properly."

Based on his memories, Jiang Tian immediately recognized them.

His father's cousin, Jiang Ping, and his wife, Wang Gui.

Visitors without a reason.

Why had these two suddenly come over?

If Jiang Tian remembered correctly, his family and this relative only interacted on rare occasions.

"Uncle, Aunt," Jiang Tian greeted them, nodding slightly.

Jiang Ping took a sip of tea and casually responded with a grunt.

Wang Gui, however, smiled and said, "Jiang Tian, it's been a while! You look so much more handsome now."

"I heard from your dad that you want to be a chef? That's a great career!"

As Wang Gui spoke, Liu Fang secretly gave her son a subtle look.

Jiang Tian noticed but wasn't sure what it meant, so he simply replied, "Being a chef is indeed my dream."

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The Real Reason for Their Visit

"See, I told you!"

Wang Gui slapped her thigh and smiled. "What a coincidence! Since Jiang Tian is chasing his dream, he doesn't really need to go to college, right?"

"Good sister-in-law, please do me a favor."

At these words, Liu Fang's face darkened slightly.

Jiang Yuan's voice grew serious. "Even if that's the case, he still needs to try for college. If he can't get into a martial arts university, at least he should go to an academic one."

"At least let him try."

Jiang Yuan had barely finished speaking when Jiang Ping waved him off.

"Brother, don't be so stubborn. Letting him try is fine, but it'll just be a waste of time and effort. Why bother?"

Wang Gui added quickly, "That's right! The child should learn cooking early and help the family. Why waste time on useless efforts?"

As the conversation went on, Jiang Tian quickly pieced together the full story.

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The Money Grab

After Jiang Tian defeated the Starry Sky Sect disciple and earned the bonus, his parents no longer felt pressured to work as hard.

Then, rumors spread—saying the family had struck it rich and would never have to worry about money again.

Jiang Ping and Wang Gui, who worked in the same district as his parents, caught wind of this and came knocking.

They wanted to borrow 600,000 Tang yuan, saying they needed it to boost their son's blood energy before his awakening next year.

Naturally, Jiang Yuan and Liu Fang refused.

That was their son's hard-earned money.

Even though their jobs weren't stable, they were careful with their spending and wanted to save for Jiang Tian's future.

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The Shameless Pitch

"Oh, Brother, Sister-in-law, why are you being so selfish?"

Seeing their reluctance, Wang Gui's tone changed.

She began brainwashing them.

"We're all family! If we help my son awaken with a high blood energy level, he could enter a top martial arts university."

"Imagine the glory of having a top scholar in our Jiang family!"

"He'll definitely succeed and pay you back tenfold!"

"Leaving that money to your son will just waste it! How can you be so selfish?!"