The Cannon Fodder Crazy Beauty Has Awakened [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 31.3

Jiang Mengyu fell silent. The sight of her restraint only made Chi Jingyan’s heart itch more, but remembering they were at school, she held back in the end.

“Didn’t you say last night you wanted French food?” Chi Jingyan reached out to straighten Jiang Mengyu’s clothes. “I had Secretary Zhao reserve a table.”

Chi Jingyan was certainly generous with her lovers at least materially, she never shortchanged Jiang Mengyu, even letting her use her secondary credit card freely.

But so far, Jiang Mengyu had never bought anything for herself. Everything she purchased with Chi Jingyan’s card was a gift for Chi Jingyan.

Even though she knew these were bought with her own money, Chi Jingyan was still delighted. System No. 031 couldn’t help but shut its electronic eyes at the sight of her lovestruck expression.

Absolutely unbearable to watch!

The plot deviation value had slowly climbed to 80.

A full 80!!

No. 031 pondered, the current mission progress was only at 60. At this rate, the plot might completely collapse before the mission was even completed!

System 031 really wanted to persuade its host to stop, but unfortunately, it had long been locked away by the host and still hadn’t been released.

Too much to say would only bring tears.

Jiang Mengyu couldn’t hear System 031’s lament, and Chi Jingyan was completely unaware.

She had been thinking about going on a date with Jiang Mengyu after school, but unexpectedly, a call from her mother summoned her home.

“Jingyan, something’s happened at home. Come back first.”

Mother Chi’s tone was grave. Chi Jingyan instinctively glanced at Jiang Mengyu, who was following behind her. “What’s wrong?”

Mother Chi sighed.

“Grandfather is seriously ill. He’s in the hospital now.”

The entire floor where Old Master Chi was staying was guarded by bodyguards. No one outside the Chi family was allowed in, so Jiang Mengyu could only wait outside.

Chi Jingyan didn’t want her to appear in front of Mother Chi again, lest she notice something amiss at this critical moment.

Jiang Mengyu had no choice but to carefully avoid others.

She stood in place, watching Chi Jingyan’s hurried departing figure. The other girl walked alongside the rest of the Chi family, the distance between her and Jiang Mengyu growing farther and farther, as if they had been split into two separate worlds, separated by an insurmountable chasm.

“See that?”

Chi Jia’s voice suddenly sounded beside her ear.

Jiang Mengyu turned her head slightly and saw Chi Jia leisurely walking up to stand beside her, her gaze also fixed on Chi Jingyan’s retreating figure.

“Though Grandfather only allows the Chi family to visit him, if it were Chu Muyao here today, do you think she’d be like you, forced to hide in some deserted corner, pitifully watching Chi Jingyan walk away?”

Of course not.

Jiang Mengyu ignored her, and Chi Jia was long accustomed to it. “Grandfather’s health hasn’t been great this past year. He just appeared fine on the surface.”

“Aside from the company, the only thing he’s truly worried about is Chi Jingyan.”

Finally, Chi Jia turned to look at Jiang Mengyu. “Guess, do you think he’ll use this illness as an opportunity to arrange an early engagement between Chi Jingyan and Chu Muyao?”

Chi Jia’s guess was spot on.

Inside the hospital room, Old Master Chi had already regained consciousness. He coughed softly a couple of times and, seeing Chi Jingyan standing nearby, beckoned her over.

“Jingyan, come here.”

Chi Jingyan sat on the stool beside the bed.

Old Master Chi’s gaze was gentle. “How have things been between you and Muyao lately?”

Chi Jingyan paused. “The college entrance exams are in two months. We haven’t been thinking about that for now.”

Old Master Chi looked at her meaningfully. “Is that really the case?”

“Or is it because you’ve been fooling around with some Alpha, neglecting Muyao?”

Chi Jingyan wasn’t surprised that Old Master Chi knew about this. After all, she and Jiang Mengyu hadn’t hidden it very well. Though they pretended to be strangers at school, anyone paying attention could spot the clues.

But Chi Jingyan was certain Old Master Chi didn’t know about the peculiar nature of Jiang Mengyu’s pheromones.

Grandfather was getting old, after all. One day, he would pass, and the reins of power would have to be handed over to the younger generation.

Chi Jingyan lowered her eyes and remained silent.

Seeing this, Old Master Chi sighed. “I can’t control you young people anymore, but Jingyan, you should know what’s acceptable and what isn’t.”

“A rare Alpha, one you’ve never seen before, it’s understandable to be curious and want a taste. But if you truly develop feelings, that would be utterly foolish.”

Chi Jingyan clenched her fingers. She had once said the same about Jiang Mengyu, yet hearing the old master speak dismissively of Jiang Mengyu now made her heart twist uncomfortably.

Mother Chi was completely baffled by Old Master Chi’s words. “Jingyan?”

“What Alpha?”

She had been preoccupied with other matters lately and hadn’t paid much attention to Chi Jingyan. Mother Chi had always assumed that Jingyan and Chu Muyao were doing just fine.

Chi Jingyan suppressed her emotions again and again, managing to keep her composure. Her tone was indifferent, “Just someone unimportant. It was only for fun.”

Mother Chi frowned. She didn’t approve of Jingyan’s words at all. How could Jingyan do something like this?

She and her husband had repeatedly taught her to be serious and responsible in relationships.

Had she even considered how Muyao would feel about this?

Mother Chi was displeased but didn’t voice her anger on the spot. Old Master Chi, however, was very satisfied with Jingyan’s response.

“That’s the right way to think.”

“My health is deteriorating day by day. Right now, my greatest wish is to see you settle down.”

“Though you’re still young, Muyao is a child we’ve watched grow up. Your father, mother, and I trust her completely, we believe she can take good care of you.”

Finally, Old Master Chi patted Jingyan’s hand. Though his tone seemed gentle, it carried an undeniable authority. “I want to arrange your engagement ceremony as soon as possible. What do you think?”

Chi Jingyan remained silent for a long time. Under the combined gaze of Old Master Chi and Mother Chi, she could only give a slight nod in the end. “I’ll listen to Grandfather.”

Only then did Old Master Chi smile. “That’s the right attitude.”

Chi Jingyan said nothing more.

System No. 031 suddenly noticed that the plot deviation value had changed dropping slowly from 80 to 79.

System No. 031: [!!! Host!!]

[Did you see that?!]

Jiang Mengyu: “I saw.”

It had only decreased by 1 point. Was it really worth getting so excited over?

System No. 031 was overjoyed to the point of tears: [You don’t understand!]

This was the first time the plot deviation value had ever decreased instead of increasing!

Truly a cause for celebration!

System No. 031 believed that where there was a 1, there would soon be a 2, and eventually, it would drop all the way back to 80. Sooner or later, the plot would return to its original course!

Well, no, it was 79 now. Hehe!

Still, System No. 031 was curious. Why had the plot deviation value suddenly dropped by one point?

Jiang Mengyu’s expression remained indifferent. “No idea.”

But in truth, she knew very well, it was likely because Chi Jingyan had been forced to make a choice against her will, and that choice happened to align with the original plot.

Still, all of this was well within Jiang Mengyu’s expectations.

She tilted her head back to look at the sky, thinking idly that since the deviation value had only dropped by 1 point, Chi Jingyan must be seething with resentment.

System No. 031 continued chattering in her mind. [By the way, Host, there’s something else that’s strange. Didn’t the original novel say Old Master Chi would only fall seriously ill next year?]

Why had it happened so much earlier?

Jiang Mengyu: “How should I know?”

System No. 031 studied its host’s cold expression. Though she appeared completely innocent, the system had a strong intuition.

This had to be connected to the host in some way.

Just as Jiang Mengyu had guessed, Chi Jingyan was indeed resisting fiercely.

After leaving the hospital ward, she appeared unchanged on the surface, but the emotions in her eyes had turned icy and dark.

The old man was getting on in years. Though he should have been enjoying his retirement, he still couldn’t let go of his power, always trying to manipulate the fate of the younger generation.

Before, Chi Jingyan didn’t care about these things, so she could interact with Chu Muyao without any psychological burden.

But now, the moment she thought of the person still waiting for her, Chi Jingyan could no longer bear the idea of getting involved with someone else.

She had a gut feeling, if she really did that, Jiang Mengyu would be furious.

Chi Jingyan instinctively didn’t want to upset Jiang Mengyu.

What a shame. She had originally planned to take things slow, but who knew the old man would suddenly fall gravely ill, forcing Chi Jingyan to change her plans.

Grandfather had lived long enough.

Chi Jingyan thought expressionlessly.

Surely, Grandmother in the underworld had been waiting for their reunion for a long time now?

Perhaps it was time for her, as his granddaughter, to personally send him on his way.

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