Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 726 - 451 Jiang Family vs Huo Family? Those who play tactics have dirty hearts (3 updates)_2
"You’ve told the police?"
"Not yet, but..." Shen Shuci suddenly curled her lips into a smile, "I recorded it."
Jiang Jinsang slightly raised her brows, "With such evidence, you didn’t tell the police?"
"It can only prove that he had such an intention, at most he disrupted the case handling. The police won’t disclose the recording, and it might not have much effect in the hands of the police..." Shen Shuci let out a cold laugh, "If his family wants to play, then let’s all play together."
Jiang Jinsang didn’t stop her, nor did she try to convince her with even a word, she only said:
"I’ll help you."
Shen Shuci turned to look at her, "You’re not dissuading me, aren’t you afraid that I’ll do something extreme? You’re even encouraging me?"
"Do I have to repay mistreatment with kindness, take a beating passively, and still repay with virtue? Then... how to repay virtue?" Jiang Jinsang had never believed in repaying malice with kindness.
"Although you’re a senior by generation, after all, you’re a girl, young. Such a scandal would not reflect well on you, and I already have a bad reputation. I can step in, but..."
"If you want to handle it yourself, then I will respect and cooperate with you."
She was called an aunt, but in reality, she was young and was almost the same age as a sister. Jiang Jinsang naturally felt that, as a family, they should share the burden, or if someone has the capability, then they should shield her from the storm.
Another thing Jiang Jinsang didn’t say:
Moreover, if the matter escalates and her ’infamy’ spreads, how is she going to marry off afterward...
The kind of woman who sends someone to the hospital needs someone quite bold to marry her.
Having someone to back her up naturally feels different.
...
Subsequently, rumors emerged that the Jiang Family would attend the charity event hosted by the Liang Family.
When reporters interviewed Jiang Yanting, they got the answer: "We just want to contribute to the national charity cause."
Such a fake answer.
The Liang Family issued invitations broadly for their charity whitewashing, to anyone of some fame and acquaintance in Beijing, and when they heard that the Jiang Family was going, even those who originally didn’t plan to attend now eagerly wanted to join in the excitement.
Obviously, the Jiang Family intended to stir up trouble there; everyone speculated who from the Jiang Family would attend. The last time Jiang Jinsang went to the Liang Family’s, she almost turned their place upside down. If they were to sabotage the event again, the Liang Family probably couldn’t withstand it.
It looked like it would be a one-sided ’slaughter’ once more.
Unexpectedly, while everyone excitedly discussed how the Jiang Family would provoke a scene, another bombshell news arrived.
The Huo Family from Hexi would attend the Liang Family event!
To support the Liang Family...
"Dang, what’s going on? Mrs. Huo and Fan Mingyu are BFFs, very close, and Mr. Huo has even better relations with Xiaowu and the group; how could they suddenly align with the Liang Family?"
"I heard that Mrs. Huo visited the Liang Family, and then the news came out..."
"Insider news, Mrs. Huo seems to have some relation with the Liang Family; she’s a Liang by birth, could well be some relative."
"So now is it Jiang Family versus Huo Family? What kind of divine battle is this?"
...
When the news reached the Jiang Family, Fan Mingyu naturally was the first to call and inquire, but no one at the Huo Family answered their phone, driving her to frustration.
"What’s going on? Is the Huo Family really going to back the Liang Family?" Fan Mingyu could hardly wait to rush to Hexi to get a clear answer.
"Mom, don’t be anxious," Jiang Yanting stopped his mother.
"Are Wanwan and Shuci supposed to just suffer the bullying for nothing?"
"The Huo Family acting like this, there must be some reason for it."
"Not answering calls and siding with the Liang Family?" Fan Mingyu clenched her teeth, "Xiaowu, when you asked me about the relationship between the Huo Family and the Liang Family, did you suspect something?"
"It was just after the incident, when Elder Liang sought help from the Huo Family, I found it strange." Jiang Jinsang explained.
The Shen Family elders sat on the side, silent, probably also clear in their minds that the evolution of the situation had become as clear as a mirror to everyone; the truth or falsity of Shen Shuci’s matter was not of importance, it was merely a family power struggle.
Shen Shuci sat to one side, her heart filled with an indescribable feeling...
She had thought out how to expose the Liang Family’s facade and what to do if there were any unforeseen complications, but she never predicted that the twist would come from the Huo Family!
The situation changed dramatically and so suddenly that even Qi Zeyan was dumbfounded.
Damn, does the Huo Family not want a daughter-in-law anymore? What the hell is going on?
On the other hand, Jiang Shiyi, who was privy to the information, still called on Jiang Chengsi, insisting that they had to join the ruckus at the charity event.
"Of course, we have to go. The Liang Family has gone too far, and what’s with the Huo Family? I just rode my motorcycle over there, otherwise I would have gone in, but with that damn dog barking, I didn’t dare to climb the wall. We must go and support sister-in-law and auntie," fumed Jiang Chengsi.
Jiang Shiyi just laughed lightly, not saying a word.
"What’s there to laugh about, hey, the Huo Family has never meddled in Beijing’s affairs, and I’ve never heard of any connection with the Liang Family..." Jiang Chengsi was frustrated. "And you can still laugh? Don’t you see... the situation is getting more interesting?"
Jiang Chengsi shuddered.
Interesting? If things weren’t handled well, it would mean Tang Wan and Shen Shuci were being bullied, and they could only swallow their grievances. Where’s the amusement in that? Had his brother’s experimental work clouded his judgment, or was he failing to see the gravity of the situation?
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In contrast to the indignation of the Jiang Family, the Liang Family’s camp was entirely different...
Having the support of the Huo Family, the Liang Family was energized to promote and create a momentum, naturally stepping harder on Shen Shuci.
Originally, it was the Jiang Family versus the Liang Family—a one-sided slaughter—but now...
The Jiang Family vs. the Huo Family, it was a battle of the gods, full of entertainment value!
The backing of the Huo Family made the aftermath unpredictable, and the Liang Family was thriving and bustling, becoming the hottest topic of discussion in the Beijing circle.
"Madam, the Liang Family has mobilized a large number of media outlets to release information, and the negative press about Miss Shen is now flying everywhere," reported someone from the Huo Family to the person standing and admiring flowers in the Green Plum Forest.
"This green plum is beautiful, but it’s a pity the blooming period is so short. If there are plums this year, we must brew some green plum wine. When Qinqi gets married, we’ll surely need it to entertain guests," said Liang Yun as she played with a plum flower in her hand.
"Right now, everyone thinks we’re backing the Liang Family, and the media that were initially hesitant to publish stories are now racing to report first."
Previously, it was the Jiang Family vs. the Liang Family, and people definitely wouldn’t dare to take sides carelessly, but now the situation had changed.
People were even betting on the outcome, speculating which family would win—it was, honestly, rather evenly matched.
The Jiang Family was, after all, a family of merchants, unlike the Huo Family; one had extensive networks throughout Beijing, the other, although in Beijing, had long ceased to interfere in worldly affairs. Ultimately, the outcome was unpredictable, and nobody could really say how it would end...
"News travels fast in Beijing." Liang Yun, not being in Beijing herself, wasn’t fully aware of how quickly rumors could spread.
"The Liang Family has sent over quite a few things today, and they also invited you to dinner tonight."
"Hmm," Liang Yun nodded, her intentions unclear.
"Miss Shen and the Shen Family must know by now. They... probably have some complaints against us."
If they harbored resentment, when would their family ever be able to celebrate a happy occasion?
Liang Yun just lowered her head, twirling the green plum flower in her hand, and brought it up to her nose to sniff:
"The Liang Family knew that a direct confrontation with the Jiang Family had little chance of success, so they would always have a backup plan, leaving themselves a way out. But now the situation has changed. When they feel they can compete, and their odds of winning increase, they will raise the stakes, exploiting every connection to eradicate the weeds..."
"To remove the roots is to truly be clean."
"The flowers are beautiful this year, aren’t they? So pretty."
...
The person from the Huo Family felt a chill down their spine and remained silent.
With the Liang Family jumping around so joyously, they might just meet a particularly grim end.
The people who were used to leading and commanding, experts in tactical strategy, how many of them had clean hands.
