Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 724 - 450 Iron Blood Also Has Tender Feelings, Completely Falling Out with the Jiang Family (2 more)_2

Chapter 724: 450 Iron Blood Also Has Tender Feelings, Completely Falling Out with the Jiang Family (2 more)_2

They were not expecting to receive the same treatment as their sister-in-law, but this attitude was too much of bullying.

...

That night, Beijing was abuzz discussing the matter of Liang Han and Tang Wan. Liang Han had been detained by the police due to injuries and was currently in the hospital. Tang Wan had already gone home apparently unharmed, prompting speculation that it wasn’t a serious issue.

What concerned most was the collaboration between the Liang Family and the Jiang Family, which was definitely going to fall through. With this opportunity opening up, many companies were eager to snatch it.

As for the Liang Family trying to whitewash their reputation through charity, everyone understood their tactics. But going against the Jiang Family was another matter; even though they extended numerous invitations, very few decided to attend.

The Liang Family was on a downward spiral and destined to fall apart; why bother offending the Jiang Family for such a clan.

So, it was unexpected that bigger trouble would follow.

Many sought to collaborate with the Jiang Family. When Jiang Chengsi visited the club that evening, numerous people subtly probed him, hoping he would facilitate connections.

"Brother—" Jiang Chengsi knocked and pushed open the door to Jiang Shiyi’s laboratory, only to be stunned by the sight before him.

The lights were off in the laboratory, a series of triangular flasks commonly used in chemical experiments were neatly arranged, containing unknown reagents reacting to display dazzling colors.

It looked as if the flasks contained swirling galaxies, brilliantly luminous.

"Wow, bro, what have you got in here?" Jiang Chengsi knew chemical experiments were usually dangerous, but he had never seen them handled like this.

"Is there something?" Jiang Shiyi turned on the light.

"I just went around the club and saw a vendor selling crawfish on the way back. I bought a few pounds. Do you want some? They have spicy and very spicy."

"Okay." Jiang Shiyi disposed of the chemical reagents, washed his hands and disinfected them before leaving the laboratory.

"What are you doing in there? Does this relate to your work? It’s so romantic."

"Romantic?" Jiang Shiyi questioned.

"Little girls would probably like it, right? Too bad I didn’t take a photo. If Zhenzhen saw it, she’d definitely pester you to do more experiments for her."

A lone person hidden in the lab, messing around with fancy stuff.

What a strange hobby his brother had!

The two brothers were now downstairs in the living room, Jiang Chengsi opened the crawfish package and put on disposable plastic gloves to start peeling them.

Then he saw a germaphobe go wash his hands again, put on surgical rubber gloves over disposable plastic gloves, and proceed with eating the crawfish...

Methodically, he separated the head from the tail, peeled, and removed the intestine... The entire process was elegant and beautiful but it made Jiang Chengsi’s scalp tingle!

He had just lowered his head, attempting to suck the juice from the head of a crawfish, when he heard the person opposite him say, "Try not to eat the crawfish head as it accumulates heavy metals and also the crawfish’s..."

"Stop! I won’t eat it anymore, no more!" Jiang Chengsi decided that by the time his brother finished explaining, he’d lose all appetite.

So much trouble just to eat some crawfish!

"I’m going out tonight. Lots of people were asking if I could help them connect to do business with our family. I don’t know a thing about this company stuff, and with this Liang Family issue, I better stay indoors more."

"Brother, do you think the Liang Family will give up on Liang Han?"

"No," Jiang Shiyi said confidently.

"If they really stir things up, they might start with our aunt. Do you think she’ll be okay?" Everybody seemed to have a sense; the Liang Family might target Shen Shuci, but it was unclear exactly how.

"No."

"You seem so sure? Analyze it for me." Jiang Chengsi was curious, waiting for his brother’s strong analysis.

Taking over, Jiang Shiyi proceeded to separate the crawfish head and tail, accidentally splashing juice, a droplet almost landing on Jiang Chengsi’s shirt.

"You..." Jiang Chengsi frowned, nearly staining his clothes, "Bro, be careful."

"I’m eating; don’t bother me with chit-chat."

Meaning, if oil splashes, it’s his fault.

Jiang Chengsi snorted coldly and said no more...

**

To outsiders unaware of Liang Han’s drug involvement and Tang Wan’s pregnancy, it seemed unlikely that a major scandal would erupt. Furthermore, in the following days, everything seemed calm in Beijing. Taking care of Tang Wan’s health and emotions, the police didn’t summon her to the station but instead made a couple of visits to the Jiang Family.

That day, the policemen inquired about a few things and were about to leave when the old lady invited them to sit down and offered them tea.

"You’ve gone to a lot of trouble coming here multiple times."

"You are being too kind; it’s our duty."

"Have a cup of tea before you go. It will only take a few minutes. I won’t ask about anything inappropriate. It’s just that it seems like you’re working very hard on the case." The Jiang Family was tactful and didn’t put pressure on the police, genuinely feeling that they were overexerted.

Unable to refuse the warm hospitality, the policemen agreed to have tea.

Unable to discuss the case, the old lady then asked about a young girl involved in the drug testing the previous time.

"She isn’t from our department but a contracted expert. Don’t be deceived by her young age; she’s highly professional." The policemen thought the Jiang Family was questioning her qualifications.

"I know she’s professional. I just wanted to thank her personally for running around for us that day. Do you perhaps have her contact details, just for thanks, nothing to do with the case?" The old lady seemed keen to play matchmaker.

After a moment of hesitation, touched by the sincerity of the old lady, the policemen handed her a business card.

The old lady gratefully accepted it with a smile, cherishing it like a treasure, while Tang Wan couldn’t help but laugh at the scene, seeing that the old lady really took a liking to the girl.

...

However, the policemen had barely started on their tea when they received a call. They took the call away from the Jiang Family, but their words about the Liang Family and Shen Shuci were faintly overheard, sparking intense alertness among the Jiangs.

"Sorry, there’s an urgent matter at the station, and we need to rush back."

"I’ll see you out," said the old lady immediately, rising to her feet.

"Please, no need."

The policemen hurried off, still discussing as they left.

"Has there been another incident?"

"No, there’s just been a twist in the case."

Watching their hurried departure, Tang Wan had a bad premonition. The police news arrived too quickly, taking only about five or six minutes before Tang Wan received the information...

All of Shen Shuci’s personal information had been dug up.

Now, with a lawyer hired by the Liang Family, there were suspicions raised about Shen Shuci’s credibility based on an alleged old grudge with the Liang Family. They questioned whether her testimony might be biased, even attacking her character to discredit her statements.

As the news swamped the media, with headlines including sordid details of Shen Shuci clashing with Manager Fan and insinuations of seduction attempts, even rumors...

Rumors flew that she was pregnant, had bought a pregnancy test, and was seen shopping at baby stores!

With photos and videos circulating, the truth from the falsehoods was complicated and messy.

As the sole witness, the case exploded in the public eye, and even the Huo Family was alerted.

Tang Wan immediately called Shen Shuci, fearing for her, but the police had already taken her to the station...

Those in the Beijing circle, keenly sensing the direction of the wind, could see whether it was true or not, the entire mess was a manipulation by the Liang Family to protect Liang Han—a desperate, ruthless move.

Only then did everyone realize that the matter involving Liang Han and Tang Wan was not as simple as they had thought.

It was heading towards a complete fallout with the Jiang Family.

And Shen Shuci... was just a pawn in a strategic game, pitied by everyone for being such an unfortunate victim.