Chapter 248: Wu Yue Agrees to Attend the Social Event Hosted by the Jiang Family

Chapter 248: Wu Yue Agrees to Attend the Matchmaking Event Hosted by the Jiang Family

The braineating parasite instantly shrank and pressed close to Wu Yue, whimpering pitifully.

Wu Yue patted its little head, "I know. I’ll weave you another wreath later. Go play for now."

The braineating parasite happily spun around, dug into the ground, and vanished.

The Jiang heirs’ stares were all fixed on Wu Yue, with Jiang Yuhua eager to close in on her.

Unexpectedly, Shen Que stepped forward first.

He made a show of presenting his bruised face toward Wu Yue, his eyes red,

"Yue Yue, don’t blame Captain Jiang. Even though he tried to kill your familiar, I stopped him before he could succeed.

And don’t worry—even though it hurts a lot, protecting your familiar was the most important thing."

Jiang Huaizhi whipped his head around, "That worm was Wu Yue’s familiar? Then why didn’t you say so earlier?"

Shen Que leaned closer to Wu Yue, with a pitiful look, "I wanted to, but Captain Jiang was too impulsive and wouldn’t listen to me."

Jian Suiyu silently averted his gaze. *Damn, man, if you’d had all these tricks earlier, we could’ve kicked the Jiang heirs out ages ago.*

Wu Yue looked up at Shen Que. His fair skin, usually cool-toned, had already turned from red to a bruising blue where Jiang Huaizhi had struck him, despite the latter holding back.

Shen Que blinked, "Yue Yue, does it look bad?"

Jiang Mubai couldn’t hold back, "Shen Que, you’re ranked in the top three of the Alliance’s combatants. Last year’s tournament, you broke two of my ribs with a single kick.

My brother just grazed you with his gun stock—can you quit milking it?"

Shen Que ignored him entirely. He suddenly realized that the best way to break the stalemate between him and Wu Yue was an outside trigger!

Now he even wished Jiang Huaizhi had hit him harder—why not knock me bloody?

*If only that gun stock had hit my stomach instead—I could’ve lifted my shirt to show her.*

Wu Yue studied Shen Que’s eager, shining eyes, then took out a med patch from her storage and pressed it onto his face. "Captain."

Shen Que perked up, "Hm?"

Wu Yue, "What did you just call me?"

Shen Que deflated, "Wu Yue."

Wu Yue leaned in, lowering her voice, "Why did you suddenly break the wreath I made for the little bug?"

Shen Que stiffened, his gaze darting away.

Wu Yue, "Step back."

Shen Que whined, "But I’m injured."

Wu Yue glared, "This isn’t over."

Shen Que’s expression brightened instantly. *Later is still better than being ignored!*

He dutifully stepped back, paying no mind to the dagger-like glares the Jiang heirs shot his way.

Seeing Shen Que's blissful expression, Jian Suiyu slowly closed his eyes, "...Happy again, bro."

The years of tacit understanding cultivated among the Jiang family heirs instantly united them against the outsider.

Jiang Huaizhi: It's obvious, isn't it? Shen Que is just a damn schemer.

Jiang Yuhua: Tch, he's not just a damn schemer—he has the gall to fight me for custody of our baby sister!!

Jiang Qian: We should've let him get obliterated by the alliance's bombardment up north back then. Would've spared us the headache now!!

Jiang Mubai stepped forward, approaching Wu Yue directly.

"Miss Wu Yue, hello. I'm Jiang Mubai. You can call me Brother Mubai."

The Jiang heirs' gazes sliced toward Jiang Mubai like knives, branding him a traitor.

Unbothered, Jiang Mubai grinned charmingly at Wu Yue, flaunting his aristocratic charm without restraint.

"Miss Wu Yue, what are your usual hobbies? I currently own three estates and two private islands. I'd be honored to host you for a visit."

Not to be outdone, Jiang Qian swept back his hair.

"Miss Wu Yue, the Jiang family recently discovered a new mine full of rare colored diamonds. If you like, I'll have them delivered for you to pick as you please."

Jian Suiyu comforted the seething Shen Que standing aside, "Don't feel bad. They're old-money aristocrats with centuries of wealth. Rumor has it even the stone lions guarding their gates are antiquities, and their maids drink from ancient Chinese crystal goblets. No shame in losing a wealth contest to them."

Shen Que slowly lifted his head, revealing a dangerous smile. "I'm not upset."

Jian Suiyu nodded, "Right, you are after all a royal descendant."

Jiang Huaizhi: "Though I heard Prince Squire has completely severed ties with the royal court, yes? Without the prince title, naturally one can't enjoy those former princely privileges."

(The Jiangs knowing Shen Que is Noah Squire isn't surprising.)

Jian Suiyu gave a thumbs-up, "Savage, Captain Jiang."

Really making sure he wouldn't leave Blaze unscathed.

Jiang Huaizhi provocatively smirked at Shen Que. So it's the "playing the victim" play? Who can't do that?

Jiang Huaizhi: "Word is you’re quite the fighter, Captain Shen. Care for a spar?"

Hit him—he won't fight back.

As a front-row drama enjoyer to this epic showdown, Jian Suiyu was reluctant to step in.

Maybe just let things unfold... it's already this off the rails anyway.

Jiang Yuhua beamed as she placed a crown studded with emeralds on Wu Yue's head. Wu Yue grabbed her wrist.

Jiang Yuhua was shaking all over with excitement. Wu Yue gave her a resigned look.

"Sis Yuhua, what exactly are you all here for?"

This address of "Sis Yuhua" made Jiang Yuhua so giddy she felt like she was floating, while Jiang Qian and Jiang Mubai watched with eyes burning with jealousy.

Jiang Huaizhi immediately spoke up, "We’re here to invite you to the alliance mixer hosted by the Jiang family."

Wu Yue nodded, "I’ve received your invitation. I’ll attend.

Thank you all for making the trip. You can head out now."

Wu Yue took off the crown and placed it back in Jiang Yuhua’s hands. "Sis Yuhua, if I win at this gathering, you can give me the crown then."

Jiang Yuhua was completely infatuated, her eyes only on Wu Yue. She shyly softly hummed in agreement and nodded, hugging the crown Wu Yue had touched and rubbing it against her cheek.

Ah, this crown smells like Wu Yue.

Shen Que almost lost it—what the hell, what kind of weirdos are these Jiang guys?!

Wu Yue grabbed Shen Que’s arm to stop him and turned to Jian Suiyu. "Vice-captain, please see Captain Jiang and the others out."

Jian Suiyu hesitated—was that it?

But then it occurred to him that while this was ending, the alliance gathering would soon bring even more fireworks!

Wu Yue was going, Shen Que was going—Jian Suiyu signed himself up immediately!

Gossip wasn’t something to miss, and he was duty-bound to witness it firsthand!

Stay tuned for live updates from your frontline reporter, Xiao Jian!

Having received Wu Yue’s confirmation, the Jiang heirs reluctantly bid her farewell. Before finally leaving, they didn’t forget to bombard Shen Que with death glares.

You damn snake, you’d better not dare show up at the gathering!

Once they were on their home turf, this wasn’t over!

Shen Que paid them no mind—the Jiang heirs’ hostility couldn’t hold a candle to even a tenth of what the royal court grandsons could muster.

His eyes lit up as he looked at Wu Yue. "Wu Yue, what did you want to tell me?"

Wu Yue looked up at him. Under the sunlight, Shen Que was practically glowing.

Wu Yue, "You started it, right? Why were you angry?"

Shen Que answered honestly, "You said before you hadn’t made up your mind yet. The Jiang family suddenly showing up out of nowhere like this—I was afraid they’d disrupt your thoughts.

And with the Jiangs making such a big show, if anyone started suspecting your identity, couldn’t that put you at risk?"

Wu Yue tilted her head. "That’s it?"

Shen Que was puzzled. "Yeah, that’s it."

Wu Yue nodded. "Alright."

Shen Que eagerly asked, "So… are we cool now?"

Wu Yue shook her head. "Nope."

Shen Que was confused. "Why not?"

Ignoring Shen Que's confusion, Wu Yue turned and walked away.

....

Richard and Fu Yanqi simultaneously put down their binoculars, shaking their heads in unison as if they were watching idiots.

Jie Chen asked, puzzled, "What's wrong with you guys?"

Richard chuckled before saying,

"Nothing, just feels like our captain might be a total idiot."