Quick Transmigration: The Mad Beauty Refuses to Be the Scapegoat!-Chapter 300 - 38: The Disabled Tycoon’s Ex-Wife Refuses to Be a Scapegoat (38)
"You better behave and do exactly as I say. Don’t worry, as long as Jiang Lai disappears, whether it’s hers or her dad’s, it will ultimately be ours. At that point, you won’t have to worry about those hard days ever coming back, right?
Ruan Tian, we are the same kind of people. We’ve both been through the lowest points in life and understand how to cherish things more than these distinguished guests here. Trust me, tonight’s victory belongs to us."
Jiang Ruantian silently stared at him.
Although this plan was initially suggested by Tao Xinzhu, she couldn’t deny she was tempted.
Yes, she had once thought about how great it would be if Jiang Lai disappeared, or if she were the only child of the Jiang Family, then she’d never have to worry about competing with anyone, and her parents’ love would belong solely to her.
So, half-forcefully and half-willingly, she stood here, relying on her status as a member of the Jiang Family. Last night, she brought a group of people onto the yacht to set everything up, and the yacht set sail towards the sea while those on board remained ignorant.
At this moment on deck, Jiang Lai was holding a glass of wine, chatting and laughing with Mike. Mike kept glancing at the two people not far away.
Tao Xinzhu and Mo Zhoujing.
"That’s a blatant provocation. Mo Zhoujing’s gaze at you is quite terrifying."
Jiang Lai was indifferent, gazing into the distance as the salty sea breeze hit her face. She leisurely took a deep breath. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
"After today, he won’t dare look at me like that again."
"You’re always so confident, as if everything is in your control. Honestly, this side of you is quite charming to me."
Jiang Lai rolled her eyes at him.
"Sorry, I’m not into foreigners."
"That’s racial discrimination."
"If you say so, then sure. But there’s no chance for us, don’t even think about it."
Jiang Lai decisively cut off the budding feelings Mike had, but thankfully, their close connection was entirely based on mutual interests, so it wouldn’t easily break down. Otherwise, the proud Mike had no interest in continuing to work with a woman who rejected him.
The Jiang River ferry had already disappeared from view, and as night gradually fell, the lights on the ship started to illuminate. Under the cover of the lights, Jiang Lai slowly walked to the center of the crowd, a black dress accentuating her enchanting face, making her the most dazzling presence at the event.
Father Jiang proudly announced the establishment of Jiang Financial, followed by announcing on camera that Jiang Lai would officially become the successor of the Jiang Group, and would officially take over when he retired at fifty-five.
Beside him, Jiang Ruantian clenched her fists so tight her nails almost drew blood, barely maintaining a decent smile, forced to display a happy demeanor in front of the camera, not daring to reveal any flaws.
The banquet began, everyone raised their glasses and drank, the atmosphere was very high-spirited. Under the soaring champagne tower, young people slowly swayed their bodies, and the bright yacht appeared particularly prominent in the dark sea, like a lit lantern from afar.
In the high spirits, no one noticed that the yacht, which was supposed to return, was still heading into the depths of the sea.
At nine o’clock precisely, clusters of fireworks broke through the darkness and exploded over the endless sea, brilliant fireworks almost illuminating the entire sky at this moment, erupting continuously with booms following one after another in their ears.
Father Jiang curiously looked at Jiang Lai.
"Did you prepare these fireworks?"
Jiang Lai looked up at the fireworks above with a faint smile.
"Whoever prepared it, it’s nice to watch. Dad, do you know how to swim?"
Father Jiang was somewhat taken aback by this sudden question.
"Yes, I do, but your mom doesn’t. Why ask this?"
Jiang Lai pointed to a box in the corner.
"Stay on deck with mom. Open the box after the fireworks, and no matter what happens next, don’t be afraid, okay?"
Father Jiang was full of bewilderment at her words, but at the same time, he vaguely sensed unease and tension.
The sudden fireworks had already drawn everyone’s attention away. With a glance at the crowd, he noticed that only his two younger daughters were absent from the deck.
"Where are Ruantian and Han Han?"
"Just look after yourself and mom. Go to the box quickly. Mom is already waiting for you there."
As soon as she finished speaking, the biggest firework exploded with a loud bang, and the heavy ship suddenly let out a horrible noise. The people on deck were knocked over like popping beans.
In the chaos, a terrified shout came from the crowd.
"The ship is sinking! Everyone to the lifeboats!"
This shout set off panic among the crowd, where people feared death more than anyone else. They had successful careers and immense wealth, and the thought of leaving with nothing after death drove them all rushing down to the lower levels.
Jiang Lai held onto the railing and didn’t fall.
In the chaos, Jiang Ruantian appeared in front of her, urgently pulling her to start running.
"Hurry, the ship hit something and is going to sink soon, let’s get to the lifeboat quickly!"
Jiang Lai followed her down, then amidst pushing and shoving, Jiang Ruantian turned her in a different direction.
"There are too many people here, let’s go to the other side!"
Jiang Lai said nothing, silently following her. The ship had already begun to tilt, and in the desolate corner, there was indeed a lonely lifeboat hanging from the side of the ship.
"Get on the boat quickly!"
Jiang Lai looked at Jiang Ruantian and asked.
"What about you?"
"Mo Zhoujing is still inside. He can’t walk, I need to save him! You get on the boat and wait for me, I’ll come right away!"
Jiang Lai was almost pushed onto the boat, and seeing her get on, Jiang Ruantian felt relieved and turned to run, looking as though a ghost was chasing her.
Returning to the second floor, Jiang Ruantian suddenly heard someone calling her.
Turning around, she saw Mo Zhoujing. He was lying beneath a marble slab, with his legs trapped underneath, his face ashen.
Instinctively, Jiang Ruantian ran back and tried to lift it, but found it was too heavy to move.
"Go get help, come save me."
Jiang Ruantian stood up and backed away, saying.
"Okay, I’ll go get help right away, wait for me, I’ll be back soon."
As she ran back to the deck, the ship was still slowly tilting. Tao Xinzhu was already waiting by the boat. Seeing Jiang Ruantian appear, he grabbed her and asked.
"Where’s Jiang Lai?!"
"She’s already on the boat. Don’t worry, she can’t escape."
Then Tao Xinzhu looked around.
"Where are your parents? I haven’t seen them from the beginning!"
Jiang Ruantian lowered her eyes and casually replied.
"They got on the boat early. Let’s go quickly, people from behind are already coming."
If they discover the boat here, they’re sure to rush on, making it too dangerous.
