The Delicate Beauty Grabbed the Cannon Fodder Villain’s Script [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 29

Jian Tao had a dreamless night and slept soundly. However, by the time he woke up, it was already past ten in the morning. He stretched lazily before getting up to wash.

Once he had tidied himself up, he headed downstairs. The remnants of last night’s revelry had vanished because the place had long since been cleaned. A few people were scattered around the dining table on the first floor. As soon as Jian Tao appeared, someone called out to him, “Tao Tao, come and have some breakfast.”

Jian Tao walked over and sat beside Jiang Chengli. It seemed this guy had drunk quite a lot last night as his face was noticeably puffy. Jiang Chengli served him a bowl of pumpkin porridge and said, “Don’t you like sweets? Try this. The porridge made by Jiang Shi’s housekeeper is absolutely divine.”

Jian Tao nodded and took a sip. It was indeed delicious. Beside him, Jiang Chengli watched him with a beaming smile. He thought that if he had someone like this at home, even his meals would taste better. He could hold this soft, lovely person in his arms. Just the thought of it made him feel blissfully giddy. It was quite the daydream for so early in the morning.

From the side, Jian Tao’s eyelashes were remarkably long and curled slightly upward like two small fans. Their flickering movements made Jiang Chengli’s heart itch. Jian Tao’s lips were not large but were full and plump, looking soft and pouty. They seemed born to be kissed, and the texture would surely be exquisite.

Jiang Chengli took a strawberry-flavored candy from his pocket. He unwrapped it to reveal a round, red candy ball and popped it into his mouth. His tongue swirled around it constantly as the strawberry fragrance wafted out. He had never cared for such sweet things until he met the candy-loving Jian Tao. He wondered if Jian Tao’s mouth was just as sweet, especially since he smelled so fragrant. He believed it had to be more delicious than candy.

When Jian Tao finally put down his utensils and looked at him, Jiang Chengli smiled. He pulled another candy from his pocket, unwrapped it, and fed it directly to Jian Tao. Sure enough, Jian Tao opened his lips. As Jiang Chengli slid the candy in, his fingertips brushed against Jian Tao’s lips and caught a trace of moisture. Without any hesitation, he brought his fingertips to his own lips and licked them. It was sweet.

Jian Tao missed this scene entirely because he saw Jiang Shi coming downstairs. Jiang Shi’s hair looked like a bird’s nest, making it obvious he had rushed down the moment he opened his eyes. Jiang Chengli wore a provocative smirk, while Jiang Shi’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. He marched over to Jian Tao and pinched his cheeks.

“Spit it out,” Jiang Shi commanded.

Jian Tao was stunned and asked, “What?”

Jiang Shi increased the pressure, causing Jian Tao’s soft cheeks to sink in. He said irritably, “The thing in your mouth.”

The pinch hurt, and Jian Tao’s eyes grew watery. He spat the candy into Jiang Shi’s palm. Looking at the candy in his hand, Jiang Shi’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He had to exercise immense self-control not to eat it himself before throwing it onto the floor.

“Do not go eating things from other people in the future,” Jiang Shi snapped.

Jian Tao was utterly bewildered and looked blankly at him. Beside them, Jiang Chengli questioned him while his own candy clicked against his teeth. “Jiang Shi, who exactly are you to Jian Tao? You are overstepping.”

Jiang Shi gave a cold, arrogant sneer and replied, “You will find out tomorrow.”

Jiang Chengli could not be bothered with him. Jiang Shi was clearly the one who had shown nothing but disdain and loathing for Jian Tao, yet the moment someone else got close, he would not allow it. He could not expect people not to covet what he himself claimed not to want.

Jiang Chengli walked up to Jian Tao with his fox-like eyes curving into a smile. “Tao Tao, if you want to eat anything in the future, just tell me. I will deliver it immediately.”

With that, he sauntered off and ignored Jiang Shi’s dark expression. Jian Tao rolled his eyes at his back. “What does he take me for? As if I would care for anything of his.”

Hearing Jian Tao’s retort, Jiang Shi’s expression finally softened significantly. He dominantly draped an arm over Jian Tao’s shoulder. “You should head back and pack your things. Get ready.”

Jian Tao understood what Jiang Shi meant. He wanted Jian Tao to disappear from his sight for now so that he could prepare for the scam tomorrow.

“Fine, I am heading back then,” Jian Tao said. He turned and waved goodbye without a hint of lingering attachment.

Watching Jian Tao’s receding figure, Jiang Shi felt an inexplicable sense of unease. His brow furrowed deeper, and he called out as if to confirm something. “Jian Tao, see you tomorrow.”

Jian Tao turned around and smiled. “See you tomorrow.”

Jian Tao did not have many belongings to take with him. He had a fish tank with a small fish and a cockatiel. At eight in the morning, he was already seated in the wedding car bound for the Jiang residence. To call it a wedding car was a stretch. There were no decorations or signs to indicate its purpose. Inside the car, Jian Tao held the fish tank on his lap while Su Wen held a birdcage on his.

Meanwhile, at Jiang Shi’s home in the new villa he had recently purchased, he was waiting anxiously for Jian Tao’s arrival. He was starting to regret it. This event, which lacked any ceremony and could not even be called a wedding, was too hasty and shoddy. But that had been the original plan. It was a blatant act of humiliation and disregard for Jian Tao. Jian Tao would arrive at the Jiang house all by himself, and the wedding would be considered complete.

Jiang Shi thought that maybe he should go to the door to meet him. He wondered if Jian Tao would be angry or how he should coax him. Then again, he thought Jian Tao might not be angry at all. Jian Tao loved him so much that he would probably throw himself into his arms with joy upon seeing him. At that thought, the corners of Jiang Shi’s mouth lifted involuntarily. He decided he would compensate him later with a grand, unforgettable wedding.

Jiang Shi adjusted his tie, which was one of the few times he wore formal attire. He had even dyed his hair back to black. He stood before the mirror, smoothing his hair and tidying the details of his suit. He frequently glanced out the window and wondered why Jian Tao was not there yet. He felt he really should go pick him up.

On the way to the Jiang residence, Jian Tao and Su Wen sat quietly in the back seat and gazed at the scenery along the road. Jian Tao had woken up early today and had not even had time to eat before his parents personally saw him into the car. They had stood outside wiping away tears. They were likely tears of joy at finally getting rid of their rascal of a son.

Jian Tao could not be bothered with them, but he was indeed hungry. He turned to the man beside him and asked, “Su Wen, did you bring anything to eat?”

Su Wen looked at him with a faint smile playing on his lips. Today, Jian Tao was wearing a suit. It was the first time Su Wen had seen him dressed like this. His slender body leaning against the seat back exuded a peculiar charm. Su Wen pulled a piece of chocolate from his pocket, unwrapped it, and handed it over. Seeing Jian Tao take it and eat it in small bites made him feel deeply satisfied.

At that moment, his phone chimed. Su Wen checked it, and the screen displayed a news headline. It read: “CEO of Jiang Group, Jiang Mu, Marries Sole Son of Jian Group.”

The corners of Su Wen’s mouth curled upward. He opened the browser and saw that the news had broken across all major media outlets, hitting like a tidal wave. In this moment, it seemed the whole world knew. Right then, Jian Tao received a task prompt from System 250. It said, “Fixed Plotline Task: The cannon fodder villain discovers the deception, causes a scene at the Jiang house, smashes Jiang Mu’s antique collection, and fires the first shot of his seeking death behavior.”

The system added that the task completion reward was three percent plot completion. 250 explained carefully, “Tao Tao, a Fixed Plotline Task is a plot point explicitly described in the novel that must be carried out. Jiang Mu has few hobbies. His only real interest is collecting antiques. Damaging his antiques is equivalent to violating his ultimate taboo. You will be locked up for three days as punishment, so please mentally prepare yourself.”

Jian Tao nodded in understanding. No wonder the Jiang house had seemed so sparsely decorated except for those shelves filled with strange objects. However, Jian Tao was still a bit worried. “Those antiques must be worth millions each,” he thought. Although he had been a pampered young master himself, the idea of destroying tens of millions of dollars worth of items still made his heart ache.

“Are you sure Jiang Mu will not just kill me on the spot?” he asked.

250 replied confidently, “As long as you follow the plot, he will not. At most, he will deprive you of food and water for these three days.”

“Three days without food or water! How is that any different from killing me?” Jian Tao protested the punishment strongly. He felt apprehensive about the upcoming task.

Agitated, Jian Tao pulled out his phone, but in the next second, Su Wen’s hand reached out and knocked it. It fell directly into the fish tank and splashed water onto Jian Tao’s clothes. Jian Tao was startled and blurted out, “What are you doing!”

Su Wen apologized immediately. “I am sorry, Young Master. You had some chocolate on the corner of your mouth, and I just wanted to help you wipe it off.”

Jian Tao glared at him, took a deep breath, and fished out the phone. “If my little fish dies, you will see how I deal with you,” he threatened.

Su Wen showed no sign of being intimidated. The curve of his smile remained steady. He pulled out a tissue, took Jian Tao’s wet hand, and wiped it carefully in his palm. Everything about Jian Tao was beautiful. His fingers were pale, slender, and very soft. They felt wonderful to hold. Su Wen then moved the tissue to Jian Tao’s white shirt. The wet fabric had become somewhat translucent and revealed his delicate collarbone.

Su Wen’s breathing became ragged, and his spine tingled as a surge of thrill rushed through him. The mere thought of Jian Tao’s situation once he entered the Jiang house made him tremble with excitement. Jian Tao tried to turn his phone on, but it would not start. He angrily tossed the phone to Su Wen and said, “Buy me a new one immediately later.”

“Yes, Young Master,” Su Wen replied. A phone was nothing. If Jian Tao had discovered that news now, he might not have gone to the Jiang house at all. He would have started a scene right then and there. Su Wen obviously could not allow that to happen.

The car finally turned onto a familiar street and slowed down. The silhouette of the villa came into view. Jian Tao began to feel nervous because a big scene was about to be performed. When the car reached the villa gates, they slowly swung open as if welcoming him. Once the car entered, the gates behind them slowly closed. Jian Tao glanced back and felt a twinge of fear. It felt as if once he entered, he might never get out.

The groom did not come out to meet him. It was Su Wen who got out first to open the door for him. The old housekeeper, Uncle Chen, was standing at the entrance. Upon seeing him, he immediately opened the door and said, “Young Master Jian, please come in.”

Jian Tao handed the fish tank to him and said imperiously, “Take good care of my fish. If even one is missing, do not blame me for being rude to you.”

Uncle Chen had worked for the Jiang family for nearly thirty years. Most people treated him with respect, and he had never been looked down upon like this. However, he showed no dissatisfaction. He took the tank carefully and said with a smile, “The Master is waiting for you inside. Please, go in.”

Hearing this, Jian Tao tilted his head up and walked in. Behind him, Su Wen politely handed the parrot to Uncle Chen and followed closely. He wanted to witness this moment. When Jian Tao stepped inside, the living room was empty. It was not until he walked further in that he saw Jiang Mu. He was dressed in a suit with his hair meticulously combed and was sitting bolt upright on the sofa. He looked solemn and magnificent. His icy gaze landed on Jian Tao the moment he appeared.

Jian Tao scanned the room and asked, “Where is Jiang Shi?”

Jiang Mu shook his head and said, “He is not here. There is no Jiang Shi, only me.”

Jian Tao frowned and questioned, “What do you mean?”

Jiang Mu reached out and pushed a document on the coffee table toward Jian Tao. “From the very beginning, the one who was to marry you was me.”

Jian Tao appeared shocked. He picked up the document and flipped through it urgently until he finally saw his name next to Jiang Mu’s along with his own signature. Jian Tao stood frozen on the spot. His immense shock prevented him from reacting immediately. Su Wen watched silently from behind while unable to suppress the upward curve of his lips. He thought Young Master Jian was about to lose it. Once this drama was over, everything would proceed according to his plan.

Then Jiang Mu spoke again. “This was all Jiang Shi’s plan because he did not want to marry you. He said he loathes you and only wanted to get rid of you.”

Hearing this, Jian Tao seemed triggered. He fully believed this to be true because even the day before the wedding, Jiang Shi’s answer had been that even if they married, it would not change the fact that he found Jian Tao annoying. It was not surprising at all that this marriage scam came from his hand.

A meter to Jian Tao’s right was the shelf holding the antiques. Jian Tao took a few steps, grabbed a vase, and smashed it at Jiang Mu’s feet. “Shut up!” he yelled.

Jiang Mu did not flinch. The porcelain shards exploded by his feet. Even when a shard cut his exposed ankle, he did not care. His gaze remained fixed on Jian Tao. Looking at the shards on the floor, Jian Tao’s heart ached for the item. He had expected that after smashing one antique, he would be restrained immediately, but Jiang Mu had no reaction at all.

He turned toward his next target. He moved slowly and waited for someone to step forward and stop him, but no one did. He threw a jade carving onto the floor. After that, Jian Tao did not dare move. Cold sweat poured off him. Aside from the monetary value, these were Jiang Mu’s beloved possessions, and he did not dare throw any more. With his back to Jiang Mu, he only dared to steal a glance over his shoulder. Seeing Jiang Mu’s silhouette still sitting calmly on the sofa made him feel sick with dread. He swallowed hard and his body trembled. He wondered if Jiang Mu was seriously thinking about how to dispose of him right now.

In the silence of the room, Jiang Mu finally moved. He stood up and walked toward Jian Tao step by step, eventually wrapping his arms around him from behind. He let out a satisfied sigh and asked, “Do you feel better now?”

Jian Tao’s heart leapt into his throat. Jiang Mu turned his head to look at his expression as if genuinely observing whether he was still angry. Then, Jiang Mu took Jian Tao’s hand and guided it to touch one of the porcelain pieces before sweeping it to the floor. The sound of it shattering made Jian Tao flinch. Jiang Mu then led him to destroy several other items and asked, “Does this make you feel a bit better?”

“If you do not like this place, you can even burn it down,” Jiang Mu said. He seemed earnest in his attempt to please Jian Tao. “We can live somewhere else. I also feel this place is not good enough for you.”

Jian Tao was utterly stunned. He felt a wave of unprecedented terror and asked 250 in a trembling voice if the plot was normal. 250 replied that everything was normal.

“He is a lunatic, is he not?” Jian Tao thought as his legs went weak. His body did not handle fear well, and he felt like he might faint at any moment.

Meanwhile, Su Wen, who had been watching the scene with a smile, felt his expression freeze. His face gradually began to twist in a collapse of his expectations.

At home, Jiang Shi was still waiting anxiously. He checked his watch and felt confused. By all accounts, they should have arrived by now. He wondered why there was still no sign of the car. He thought it might be a traffic jam or wondered if something had happened.

Jiang Shi’s heart gave a violent thud. He broke into a cold sweat as he was terrified by his own thoughts. He hurriedly fumbled for his phone, and just as he was about to unlock it, a call came through from Jiang Chengli.

He was in no mood to talk and immediately declined the call, but the other man persistently called back.

Jiang Shi finally answered, his voice thick with irritation. “Say what you have to say and make it quick. I do not have time to bicker with you right now.”

To his surprise, Jiang Chengli abandoned his usual attitude. He let out a cold snort, and his tone was even more hostile than Jiang Shi’s. “So, the surprise you mentioned was marrying Jian Tao off to your brother, was it?”

Jiang Shi pulled the phone away to look at the screen before asking, “What did you say?”

Jiang Chengli repeated himself bluntly. “I said, the surprise you mentioned was marrying Jian Tao off to your brother, right?”

Jiang Shi’s entire body went stiff. He experienced a momentary ringing in his ears, and his thoughts felt like a single, taut wire. “What nonsense are you talking about!”

“Do not try to tell me you did not know. The news is everywhere now. The whole world knows. Why are you still putting on an act?” Jiang Chengli sneered.

“You are full of it,” Jiang Shi said, though his explosive voice gradually grew quieter. He did not want to believe his brother would do such a thing, yet he suddenly found himself lacking any confidence.

Jiang Chengli let out a few wanton laughs on the other end of the line. “Jiang Shi, do you really not know? You are truly a massive idiot.”

Jiang Shi hung up immediately. His mind was a total blur. He frantically opened the browser on his phone. In an instant, news notifications flooded the screen. The realization hit him so hard that he could barely stand, and he finally slumped down onto the sofa.

It felt as though a giant hole had been pierced through his heart, allowing a constant stream of cold air to pour inside. Using his last shred of sanity, he dialed Jian Tao’s number, but the call went straight to voicemail.

Jian Tao had fallen ill again. It was a chain reaction caused by the shock. His body was naturally prone to illness and he had an easily startled constitution. After the series of shocks he received upon arriving at the Jiang house, he was now confined to his bed.

Jiang Mu had settled him in the master bedroom. It was only then that Jian Tao realized the room he had stayed in during Jiang Shi’s birthday was actually Jiang Mu’s room. He could not tell if it was a coincidence or intentional, and he dared not think too deeply about it. Otherwise, he felt he would be stuck in this sickbed for several more days.

Jiang Mu appeared very anxious as he watched over him. After calling the family doctor, he placed the back of his hand against Jian Tao’s forehead. His gaze was filled with confusion and curiosity. “How did he suddenly develop a fever?” Jiang Mu murmured.

Jian Tao could not help but complain inwardly. It is because of you! I was frightened by you, you psychopath!

However, he did not dare say those words out loud. He feared that if he spoke up, Jiang Mu would do something even more shocking than threatening to burn down the house.

The doctor arrived quickly. After finishing the examination, he gave Jiang Mu a few instructions and left. It seemed there was no serious danger.

Jiang Mu brought a wet towel from the bathroom and clumsily placed it on Jian Tao’s forehead. It was obvious he had never cared for anyone before. People said he was a “younger brother slave” who doted on Jiang Shi, so how could he be so inept at looking after someone?

Jiang Mu sat by the bed and held Jian Tao’s hand, giving it an occasional squeeze. “The doctor said you will be fine after resting for a few days. You have a bit of a fever now. I will help wipe down your body to bring the temperature down tonight.”

Hearing this, Jian Tao’s heart tightened. He said diplomatically, “That will not be necessary.”

Jiang Mu, however, did not share that opinion. He lifted Jian Tao’s hand and sniffed it near the tip of his nose. “You must listen to the doctor’s words.”

Jian Tao remained silent. His mother used to say that to him all the time when he was a child, and now Jiang Mu was saying it.

It was already noon when Jiang Shi arrived at the villa. He felt dazed and did not even want to face the reality of the situation.

When he appeared at the gates, no one opened them for him. The bodyguards stood there like wooden posts and acted as if they had not heard him at all. Jiang Shi returned to his car. Rage surged into his mind, feeling hot enough to burn his brain. He slammed his foot on the accelerator and drove straight into the gates. The ornate ironwork was smashed open, and his damaged car went charging into the courtyard.

He stumbled out of the car and walked forward with hurried, messy steps until he was stopped at the door by Uncle Chen.

“Uncle Chen, let me in!” Jiang Shi’s eyes were bloodshot. He looked like a man possessed.

“Young Master, what good will it do if you go in? The matter is already settled,” Uncle Chen said.

“Why? I do not understand why! The one who was supposed to marry Jian Tao was clearly me!” Jiang Shi roared. He found everything that had happened today impossible to believe.

Uncle Chen sighed. “From the very beginning, the one marrying Master Jian Tao was the Eldest Young Master. That never changed.”

Jiang Shi’s body swayed for a moment. In that instant, he finally believed it. He had been deceived by his brother.

At that moment, Jiang Mu stood by the second-floor window and watched everything with indifference. He saw that Jiang Shi’s forehead was cut and bleeding from the crash, and he saw his brother’s despondent figure as he left the villa.

However, there was no flicker of emotion in Jiang Mu’s heart. He did not even frown. From behind him, Jian Tao asked in a small voice, “What happened outside just now?”

Jiang Mu pulled the curtains shut. “Nothing.” He returned to the bedside and affectionately stroked Jian Tao’s hair. “You should take a nap and get some rest.”

After speaking, Jiang Mu stood up and went out. He happened to run into Su Wen at the door. Jiang Mu looked Su Wen up and down. “Why have you not left yet?”

Su Wen’s face was stiff. He truly could not muster any extra expression for the man in front of him. “I accompanied Young Master Jian Tao here to take care of his daily needs.”

Jiang Mu’s expression was exceptionally cold. “He does not need your care now. You may go back.”

The muscles in Su Wen’s cheek twitched, but he finally spoke. “Then I will return to my room. The Young Master will call me if he needs anything.”

Ignoring Jiang Mu’s sinister gaze, Su Wen turned and left. He asked Uncle Chen to find him a room, and once inside, he sat dejectedly in a chair.

He was shrouded in a massive shadow of gloom. He had calculated everything but failed to realize that Jiang Mu liked Jian Tao. This emotionless, cold-blooded machine of a man actually knew how to like someone.

Does he even have such feelings? Does he know what to do when he likes someone? How can a person who seems to lack human emotion deserve to like Jian Tao?

Su Wen was consumed by dark thoughts. He kept the curtains drawn, letting the room fall into a state of total depression.

Time passed by the minute. Su Wen did not eat or drink a single drop of water. It was not until night fell that he finally seemed to react and left his room. He wandered the hallway and eventually waited outside Jian Tao’s door. His anxiety grew. Jiang Mu had still not come out. He would not actually be sleeping in the same room as Jian Tao, would he?

While he was enduring this agonizing wait, he suddenly heard sounds coming from inside the room. He froze instantly. His hands clenched so tightly that his fingernails dug into his flesh.

Inside the room, Jian Tao was like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of Jiang Mu. He was laid out on the bed while Jiang Mu used a wet towel to carefully and patiently wipe his body. Jian Tao felt weak, and even his struggles were feeble, so he could only tremble and let him proceed.

Jian Tao’s voice carried a hint of a sob, and his eyes were piteously watery. “That is enough. Do not wipe anymore.”

Hearing this, Jiang Mu, who was currently wiping Jian Tao’s legs, immediately walked to the head of the bed to comfort him. He smoothed the hair on Jian Tao’s forehead as if he were an unruly child. “It will be over soon. The doctor instructed me that doing this will help you recover faster.”

After saying that, Jiang Mu continued wiping the areas he had not yet reached. Jian Tao was so angry that he kicked his legs. This psychopath seemed to have no sense of shame or propriety at all.

Is there anyone who follows a doctor’s orders like that? At that thought, Jian Tao wanted to cry.

When he was finally finished, Jiang Mu helped Jian Tao dress. They were clearly not well-acquainted, but Jiang Mu performed these tasks as if they were a long-standing habit.

Once Jian Tao was dressed, Jiang Mu lay down beside him. He asked, “Do you want to sleep now?”

Jian Tao gave an irritable grunt of affirmation. Jiang Mu reached out and turned off the lamp. As he turned back, he planted a kiss on Jian Tao’s soft, pink lips.

Jian Tao immediately bristled. “Why did you kiss me!”

In the darkness, Jian Tao could not see Jiang Mu’s bright red ears or the shy smile on his face. Jiang Mu wrapped an arm around Jian Tao’s waist, and his deep voice rang out. “Since you have married me, am I not allowed to do many things to you?”

Jian Tao thought to himself, Woe is me. Stay away from me, you dead psychopath!

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