The Heiress Acts Mischievously, But Her Family Can Read Her Mind novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Family Portrait

Jiang Nanshu: "..."

[How am I supposed to respond to that? Do you expect me to just run with it now that you’re getting sentimental? The place where you decided our relationship is so close to me, 666.]

Jiang Nanshu hesitated, her mouth opening and closing without words, until she finally burst into sobs and threw herself into Lu Qingyan’s arms, "Wuwu, it hurts so much to know you were hurt so badly before, and the incident happened so close to me. Brother Qingyan, does it still hurt? I wish I had met you earlier."

[Nevermind, as long as I can sob, no matter how great Bai Yueguang is, my brother will only feel heartache for me.]

Lu Qingyan held her with one arm around her back, his voice tender, "It doesn’t hurt anymore."

Jian Hemian saw the two getting cozy, laughed lightly, and looked at Lu Qingyan with a probing gaze.

Surprisingly, Lu Qingyan didn’t back down as their eyes met.

Shang Xu was boiling with jealousy.

Pointing at his own pudgy cheeks, he snorted, "Humph, Uncle is so shy, still needing to be hugged at his age, other little brothers are blushing."

Following Shang Xu’s gesture, Lu Qingyan saw Ji Ze caught between advancing and retreating.

His face flushed, his eyes darted around but restlessly landed on Jiang Nanshu.

He had been downcast all night because his sister hadn’t replied to his message.

But now that she was here the next day, he felt a little thrill, though he kept his face expressionless.

Lu Qingyan looked down at Jiang Nanshu’s head and teased, "Are you sure you want to keep hugging? Your foster brother and foster parents are all watching."

Jiang Nanshu: "..."

Her face flushed, and her toes curled awkwardly in embarrassment.

[I overacted and forgot they were still here.]

Jiang Nanshu calmly let go of Lu Qingyan and turned around only to see the foster family had come to the doorway.

They probably wanted to invite her in, but seeing her clinging and not easily parting with someone, they hesitated to interrupt.

Shang Xu tilted his head, eyes full of curiosity, "Auntie, your face is so red."

Jiang Nanshu raised her hand and rubbed her face, which indeed felt hot, she pretended to frown in displeasure, "What a terrible place, it’s so hot."

Mrs. Ji looked somewhat frail, her hair a bit messy, probably just out of bed; she slapped her forehead, avoiding Jiang Nanshu’s gaze, "Look at my memory, the countryside is hot, Old Ji, get the electric fan from inside, and Xiaoze, make some tea, we have a distinguished guest."

After saying this, she hurried inside.

Ji Ze followed with a complex look,

His face reflecting a slight dejection.

He was glad Jiang Nanshu came to visit Mrs. Ji but was saddened by her indifferent attitude.

Because they had grown up together from childhood.

Any word from Jiang Nanshu could wound them.

[It’s really troubling, what should I do to be right? The foster mother is sick; what if my indifference makes her illness worse?]

[The original storyline was that her indifference made her sick. If I don’t follow that script, I can’t be too harsh.]

Jian Hemian found it rather strange.

He thought this family was quite decent, wondering why she didn’t want any familial affection.

Lost in thought, his phone pinged.

It was a message from Mr. Jiang.

It informed him that Jiang Leyi’s origin was not from the Ji family and asked him to subtly inquire about it from the Ji couple.

Jian Hemian’s eyes narrowed slightly, likely having discovered this from Jiang Nanshu’s inner thoughts.

He deleted the message and followed Jiang Nanshu into the two-story building.