Girl, There's Something Wrong With You - Chapter 2

“Sorry, Jinyang.”

“It’s fine.”

In the temporary confinement room of the Longxi Li clan, Cheng Jinyang stood up to stretch, while Li Qingwan sat in the opposite cell, looking very anxious and uneasy.

Actually, both of them had already sensed Li Jing’ai’s hostility, but no one expected that the other party would actually dare to arrest them.

Did she think Cheng Jinyang was just an easy-to-bully rural lord? Or a fallen noble without a fifth-grade ability?

Of course, if they wanted to confront the situation head-on, given their sixth-grade power, escaping from the Longxi Li clan’s territory would be a piece of cake.

However, although Cheng Jinyang didn’t care, Li Qingwan’s father was still living here.

It would be quite troublesome for Li Qingwan if they got smeared with mud and ended up in a confrontation with the Longxi Li clan.

More importantly, Cheng Jinyang had a sudden inspiration and decided to use this unexpected event to make something out of it, helping Li Qingwan elevate her family status so she wouldn’t have to keep coming here to procure supplies.

After briefly activating his demonization and connecting with the girls’ consciousness, Cheng Jinyang communicated his plan to them.

“Although there are flaws overall, Jinyang, you finally decided to use your brain, which is quite commendable,” even Miss Wang Wanrou praised him, which made Cheng Jinyang a bit surprised and flattered.

Since Miss Wang was willing to endorse the plan, Cheng Jinyang proceeded according to the plan, first by continuing to play the fool, pretending to be harmless, and being confined in the Longxi Li clan’s territory.

Li Qingwan was very uneasy after learning about the plan… of course, it wasn’t because of being captured, but because her family was being plotted against, making her feel like a traitor to her own clan.

Cheng Jinyang comforted her, saying, “Don’t think too much. What does this has to do with my Qingwan? It’s all because of that Li Jing’ai causing trouble… by the way, what’s the relationship between her second brother and you?”

“He used to pursue me,” Li Qingwan’s face turned red, but she did not protest the term “my Qingwan.”

“And then?” Cheng Jinyang asked curiously.

“Nothing happened.” Li Qingwan shook her head. “With my talent and potential, there wouldn’t be any future.”

Cheng Jinyang sighed inwardly, understanding what Li Qingwan meant. Li Jing’ai’s second brother was the clan leader’s son, so he would certainly want to marry a woman with high potential and good background. With Li Qingwan’s level of talent, it was unlikely she would become a legitimate wife.

So why did you pursue Teacher Li?

It was because you were interested in my Qingwan’s outstanding figure and gentle personality, and wanted to take her as a concubine!

Damn it, you look down on my Qingwan, I, Cheng Jinyang, will stand against you! I’ll protect the injured Qingwan!

As he thought about this, his face gradually became fierce and menacing.

Li Qingwan cautiously observed his expression from across the cell, feeling even more anxious.

She thought to herself that if Jinyang changed his mind and developed murderous intent, aiming to kill the clan leader’s children to elevate her, she would have to rush out and block the attacks, so that Jinyang wouldn’t end up in a feud with the Longxi Li clan and commit grave sins.

She would bear all this pain herself!

At the Jingkou Military Governor’s Office, the girls who learned of the situation were also quite speechless.

What’s going on with the Li family? We are such a big general and we went there to purchase food. We have a long-term business relationship. Isn’t that enough to give you face? You actually detained him for no reason!

“If it weren’t for pushing Qingwan to a higher position, it wouldn’t be so troublesome,” Xing Yuanzhi said lightly. “Just tell the clan, they would definitely release him right after the phone call to Longxi Li clan.”

“Forget it.” Wang Wanrou said impatiently, “Bothering the clan for such a trivial matter? Isn’t it ridiculous?”

“This should just be the daughter of the clan leader acting on her own,” Chu Qingqing corrected. “Actually, it would be enough to contact the higher-ups of the Longxi Li clan and mention this matter; there’s no need to involve family connections.”

“Yes,” Cui Jinqi agreed, “The head of the Li family also visited my home and complained to my father over a drink that although he had many children, none of them were very successful… I also tend to believe this is Li Jing’ai’s personal decision.”

Zheng Qiupei stood by, looking worried. She had actually interacted with Li Jing’ai several times before. Though the girl was delicate and beautiful, her temper was somewhat capricious, and she was not highly regarded in their circles.

However, Sister Xiao Pei wasn’t one to speak ill of others behind their backs, so she remained silent and listened to the discussion.

“Regardless of whether it’s an overreach or not, getting Jinyang and the others released is just a phone call away,” Xing Yuanzhi said solemnly. “But even if they’re released, Qingwan’s status in the clan remains the same, and it won’t provide any guarantee for our cooperation with the Longxi Li clan.”

“Qingwan has now reached the sixth grade. With sixth-grade strength before the age of twenty, the lineage assessment is most likely a guaranteed fourth-grade and can aim for the third grade,” Chu Qingqing added. “This talent is more than enough to enter the core high echelons of the Longxi Li clan.”

“But Jinyang is right; if she reveals her talent directly, there’s a chance she could be kept in check by the clan leader to prevent her from threatening the position of the clan leader’s children,” Xing Yuanzhi said.

The girls all expressed their sympathy.

The daughters of noble families, experienced in political intrigue, knew well that political struggle was not simply a matter of personal ability. Those who thought otherwise were usually inexperienced youngsters.

Cheng Jinyang’s own rise had been a battle of pushing through obstacles and leveraging every advantage, fully aware of the perils involved.

Avoiding a confrontation with the Longxi Li clan’s current leader as long as possible was wise. Talent had to be shown, but at the right time. Revealing one’s hand prematurely could provoke others to act against you.

“We’ll stick to the plan,” Wang Wanrou concluded. “Jinqi, Sister Xiao Pei, come with me back to Jiankang City.”

She paused for a moment before adding, “And bring Lu Qingyun along.”

“Are we bringing Yunyun?” Zheng Qiupei asked, surprised.

Lu Qingyun…isn’t one of us, right?

“Just to make up the Five Great Families,” Wang Wanrou said casually.

“Alright!” Zheng Qiupei immediately brightened up.

Of course, this matter must not be told to Sister Xiao Pei and Lu Qingyun. After all, Sister Xiao Pei’s personality is too good and she can’t lie at all.

For example, last time everyone asked her about her talent, she could have answered with a few words, but she chose to remain silent, which made people guess the clues immediately…

This matter has to be handled by the experienced Cui Jinqi!