NOVEL NEXT Chapter 36
Chapter 36: Xiao Mingyue Sends an Emoji:
“Mingyue, don’t misunderstand!”
“That was just my massage therapist giving me a recovery massage earlier.”
“It’s mainly so I can recover quickly and marry you sooner, Mingyue!”
Not long after sending the message, a reply came.
Xiao Mingyue: “Then what’s with the police raid?”
Chen Lang: “Uh, I have no idea. Maybe they raided the wrong room.”
“Maybe the room next door was involved in something shady.”
Xiao Mingyue: “…”
Chen Lang awkwardly scratched his head. Even a toddler might believe this excuse, but probably not an elementary school kid.
As No. 18 was applying oil, Chen Lang suddenly had a realization.
Wait a minute, why was he even explaining things to Xiao Mingyue? This was so stupid! It was better if she misunderstood him! Today, she called to ask if the wedding would be Chinese or Western style—that was already strange!
But if she thought he was deceiving her, doing something shady outside and lying about it, Xiao Mingyue would definitely be furious! Anger was exactly what he needed! If she was angry, she would elope with Ye Chen at the wedding. This plot might just work out by accident.
As long as the plot didn’t collapse, whatever Xiao Mingyue thought was fine!
After the oil massage was finished, Chen Lang left the massage parlor under the reluctant gaze of No. 18.
Once outside, he looked at the bright sun and suddenly didn’t feel like going back to his mansion.
After all, his leg had healed, and he’d already finished all the VR games at home. Going back didn’t seem appealing.
Chen Lang spotted an internet café on a nearby street corner that looked decent.
“Let’s go play some games! It’s been a while since I’ve experienced gaming in an internet café. After all, I’m a rich second-generation now, but I won’t be when I return to my original world. I need to start adjusting to that life again!”
…
(Inside the internet café)
Chen Lang bought two grilled sausages and a bottle of iced tea, reliving his school days from the original world.
As the shooting game loaded, Chen Lang munched on a sausage while writing today’s journal.
[It’s really ridiculous,]
[There wasn’t supposed to be any plot today, but I couldn’t even relax on my day off]
[Xiao Mingyue suddenly called out of nowhere, asking if the wedding would be Chinese or Western style??]
[Seriously? What difference does it make? The wedding style won’t stop you from eloping. What’s there to worry about?]
[And the protagonist, this guy, has even learned to add scenes for himself!]
[He actually brought the police for a raid?]
[And in the end, he was the one who got arrested.]
[Well done, protagonist. Let’s give you a round of applause,]
[Bravo! The first wedding escape scene hasn’t even started, and you’ve already been arrested twice. Are you trying to play the long game with me?]
[This improvisation is impressive, but don’t do it again.]
After scribbling a few lines, the game had finished loading, and Chen Lang put down his phone to focus on playing.
…
In Xiao Mingyue’s office at her company.
Xiao Mingyue’s face was initially cold.
What recovery massage?
Who would believe that?
This guy must have been fooling around outside and then tried to lie to her. Raided the wrong room? As if!
But after reading Chen Lang’s diary, Xiao Mingyue’s cold expression gradually softened. It seemed like he really was just getting a proper massage. He might lie in his messages to her, but he wouldn’t lie in his diary. After all, who would write a diary just to deceive themselves?
Xiao Mingyue picked up her phone, thought for a moment, and sent an emoji to Chen Lang.
…
Back in the internet café,
Chen Lang was lying prone in a bush with his trusty Kar98k, waiting to ambush someone.
Ding-dong, a message notification sounded.
Chen Lang opened the message and couldn’t help but burst out laughing!
Xiao Mingyue, that girl, had sent him this kind of emoji…
The emoji showed a sinister-looking Rong Mama, holding a small needle, with the text: “Just wait, I’ll get you!”
???
“You’re a goddess! How do you even have such a silly emoji?”
“I know you’re angry right now, but this emoji can’t express your hatred. It only makes you look goofy.”
In the game, footsteps approached the bush where Chen Lang was hiding. He put down his phone without replying and focused on the game.
…
(At the Jiang family villa)
Jiang Mengyao sat in a chair, reading the latest entry in Chen Lang’s diary on her phone while listening to her subordinate’s report about what had happened at the Jiang family’s massage parlor.
Ye Chen brought the police to conduct a raid?
Ye Chen wasn’t much of a threat for now, but the fact that the police could raid Jiang family territory already implies something important!
It meant that the rumors about the higher-ups wanting to target the Jiang family weren’t baseless!
The raid was a signal. After all, nothing like this ever happened on Jiang family grounds while Old Master Jiang was alive. This time, it was only because of Chen Lang’s involvement that the authorities had to give the Chen family some face. But what about the future?
This farce should serve as a wake-up call for the Jiang family! It represents the higher-ups’ attitude toward the Jiang family.
Jiang Mengyao’s stunning features remained calm and composed, showing no trace of the anxiety she felt inside. But in reality, she was deeply worried. As the new leader of the Jiang family, she carried the trust of all the elders and relatives. She absolutely couldn’t let the Jiang family’s ship sink on her watch!
Right now, the only thing that could save the Jiang family was Chen Lang and the Chen family behind him!
Last time, she had already extended an olive branch to Chen Lang at the massage parlor, but it seemed to have been ignored.
It was clear that Chen Lang was focused on following the plot. Despite saying he would consider accepting shares last time, there had been no word since.
Jiang Mengyao sighed inwardly and instructed her subordinate, “From now on, if Chen Lang comes to any Jiang family property, notify me immediately.”
“Yes, Miss.”