northernbook Chapter 139 It's about standing by and watching someone die.
Chapter 139 It's about standing by and watching someone die.
Jiang Yonghe never expected that Jiang Youli would use her life to threaten her into revealing the assault by her hired man at this critical moment.
Once she admits it, her image as a talented, beautiful, pure, and noble woman in the elite circles will be completely ruined, and her dream of marrying into a top-tier wealthy family will become even more unattainable!
This is even more painful than letting her die!
Jiang Yonghe decided to take a gamble. She refused to believe that Jiang Youli would actually dare to watch her die in front of so many people without offering any help!
Having seen the notepad in Jiang Yonghe's bag, Jiang Xing trusted Jiang Yonghe completely. Therefore, upon hearing Jiang Youli's words, he firmly retorted, "Jiang Youli, don't judge a gentleman by your own petty standards. Xiaohe would never have done such a thing!"
Jiang Yangxu sneered: "My daughter Yonghe would never do such a thing."
This is his proudest daughter. If she really reveals this, the outstanding qualities he has cultivated over twenty years will be completely ruined.
Qin Yulian chimed in, "Jiang Youli, you're just taking this opportunity to threaten me!"
“Sister Youli… if you don’t want to save me, then don’t… why, why threaten me like this?” Jiang Yonghe said, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Jiang Youli raised an eyebrow. Wow, she's quite resilient.
She must have calculated that in front of so many people, she wouldn't dare to stand by and watch someone die and bear the stigma.
“I really didn’t want to save him, but Jiang Xing asked me to, so I’m giving you a chance.” Jiang Youli shrugged.
Jiang Xing withdrew her gaze and looked at Jiang Youli again. "That's right, I'm begging you. You can ask me for anything, even if it means going through fire and water. Xiao He is already suffering greatly, so why make things difficult for her at this time?"
Jiang Youli glanced at Jiang Xing and relentlessly mocked, "I already have Starlight Entertainment under my control. You have nothing left to ask of me."
Jiang Xing: "..."
Jiang Xing pressed further: "So, you really don't plan to give Xiao He an antidote?"
Jiang Yonghe nodded, "That's right. Since you think I'm threatening her, then I won't threaten her anymore."
"Dad, are you just going to stand by and watch Jiang Youli leave our Xiaohe to die?" Qin Yulian had no choice but to ask Old Master Jiang for help.
With his cane in both hands, Old Master Jiang snorted coldly when he heard Qin Yulian's accusations: "Did you listen when I told you to be careful with your words? You are just committing a sin and asking for trouble! You have betrayed Youli time and time again, so it is only natural that you are unwilling to save her. I will not plead for the sake of an adopted daughter of our Jiang family and make my precious granddaughter unhappy!"
Jiang Youli didn't want to waste any more time with Jiang Yonghe. After the last person who had been poisoned was cured, she put the leeches back into the bottle and said, "Now that you've eaten your fill, get some rest."
The guests shuddered again at the sight.
After putting away the bottle containing the leeches, Jiang Youli said to Qi Huan, "Huanhuan, I've cured the poison. It's your turn now."
Jiang Xing was furious, "Jiang Youli, Xiao He's poison hasn't been cured yet!"
Jiang Youli ignored him.
Jiang Xing was furious and wanted to rush forward, but Cheng Jing and his men stopped him. "This is the Qi family. Young Master Jiang, you should restrain your temper."
Jiang Xing, seething with anger, cursed, "Jiang Youli, you're a vicious snake! You'll get your comeuppance!"
"Old Master Qi, Young Master Qi, aren't you afraid of such a cold-blooded and ruthless person? Do you really dare to let her marry into the Qi family?"
"If she can be so indifferent to a living human life, she can do the same to you in the future!"
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Jiang Xing's words, Old Master Qi merely sneered: "Your family deserves to be treated like this by Xiao Li. On such an important occasion as her engagement banquet with my grandson Qi Huan, you and your mother were able to directly slander her in front of so many people. You are the ones who are cold-blooded and terrifying! I don't believe Xiao Li would treat me and my grandson Qi Huan like this, because we are willing to treat her sincerely."
Seeing how much Grandpa Qi protected Jiang Youli, Zhang Susu had tears in her eyes and smiled with Jiang Yehan with relief.
The guests all cast strange glances at Jiang Yangxu's family.
Jiang Yangxu suddenly noticed something out of the corner of his eye: "..."
Qi Huan remained calm, but his eyes flashed with coldness as he said, "Jiang Xing, after I dealt with the matter of the poisonous insects and snakes, you should give me an explanation for your actions in slandering Xiao Li'er. Otherwise, I will not let you leave the Qi family easily tonight."
Jiang Xing and Qin Yulian felt a sudden chill run down their spines, a sense of fear washing over them.
Jiang Youli walked over to Qi Huan and said, "Alright, ignore their incompetent barking. Now let's deal with how poisonous insects and snakes ended up at our engagement banquet tonight."
Qi Huan's expression immediately softened. "Okay."
Seeing that Jiang Youli could actually disregard her life and death, Jiang Yonghe finally panicked, especially as she spat out mouthfuls of blood, feeling her life slipping away.
"It hurts...it hurts so much...Big brother, Mom...Dad...I don't want to die..."
At this moment, seeing his adopted sister suffering so much, Jiang Xing felt an unprecedented despair, completely helpless.
The authoritative doctor who had been threatened by Jiang Xing before felt a little sorry for her, so he sighed and stepped forward, disregarding past grievances, "Alright, I'll treat her."
A glimmer of hope ignited in Jiang Xing's eyes. "Thank you, doctor!"
The authoritative doctor raised his hand and said, "No need for thanks. Your sister has been poisoned for a long time and the poisoning is very deep. I can only do my best to save her life."
In her hazy state of consciousness, upon hearing these words, Jiang Yonghe finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After confirming that Jiang Youli had cured all the poisoned guests, Qi Huan had the private hospital staff help them lie down and rest. Then, he scanned all the guests present and said loudly, "Regarding the matter of how these poisonous insects and snakes appeared tonight and caused you all fright and injury while attending my engagement banquet with Xiao Li'er, I, Qi Huan, will give you all a satisfactory explanation."
Some guests immediately said:
"Young Master Qi, we're alright since we weren't bitten, but we were a bit frightened."
"Our main goal is to find out where these poisonous insects and snakes came from, whether they were attracted by your fiancée Jiang Youli, and if so, how do you plan to deal with her? You won't be biased, will you?"
Qi Huan explained calmly, "Xiao Li'er has already confessed to me about the strange past that Qi Yue gave me."
Qi Yue was stunned upon hearing this, cursing inwardly: Has Qi Huan become so close to that bitch Jiang Youli that she dares to tell each other any secret?
At this moment, some guests realized—
"Since Qi Yue knows about Jiang Youli's bizarre past, it's possible that he arranged for these poisonous insects and snakes to slander Jiang Youli."
"That's right! Didn't he want to ruin this engagement party? His motive is much greater! Jiang Youli, on the other hand, has no motive at all!"
Seeing that the situation was not good, Qi Yue began to panic. In his confusion, he pointed at Jiang Xing and said, "Brother, it was Jiang Xing who gave me the information and asked me to help him deal with Jiang Youli. I was afraid that Jiang Youli would be a threat to you, so I cooperated with him. Who knew that he would come up with such a vicious plan to frame Jiang Youli!"