HBWMA -Chapter 131 Shen Mianzhi Progress

【Ding—】

【Notification: Jinlan Arc – Shen Mianzhi Progress 1/2 Complete】

As the electronic voice rang in her mind, Fu Sui’er and Jiang Huashan were standing by the corner wall, facing Shen Guiling.

The moment Jiang Huashan had pushed Shen Mianzhi just now had been witnessed by Shen Guiling on the spot.

The atmosphere turned awkward instantly.

“…”

Fu Sui’er looked guilty, but thinking they couldn’t all go down together, she decisively stepped forward. “That just now was me—”

At the same time, Jiang Huashan also spoke firmly, “That just now was an accident.”

“…” Fu Sui’er immediately fell silent, looking at her with admiration.

Caught red-handed and still denying it? Huashan’s mental composure was honestly stronger than a professional assassin’s.

“An accident?” Shen Guiling’s gaze swept between the two of them. In the end, he said nothing and simply turned around, walking into the main courtyard.

Watching his back, Fu Sui’er was baffled. “Did he… believe that?”

Jiang Huashan chuckled. “If you were so scared, why admit it just now?”

Fu Sui’er instantly straightened her back. “Who said I was scared? I was just a bit slow to react.”

Jiang Huashan stared at her, her eyes turning more serious. “Sui’er, what do you think of me for pushing Shen Mianzhi down?”

Fu Sui’er froze. “What do you mean ‘what do I think’? She deserved it. Why did she climb up there in the first place? Besides, it wasn’t that high—she wouldn’t die from the fall.”

Jiang Huashan pressed, “That’s it? Nothing else you want to ask me?”

Fu Sui’er shook her head. “No.” Afraid Jiang Huashan wouldn’t believe her, she added deliberately, “Huashan, from the moment I decided to trust you, no matter what you do, I’ll choose to believe you. Being able to foresee the future—how incredible is that? But you used it to save me. That’s when I knew you’re a good person. A very, very good person.”

Jiang Huashan smiled faintly, avoiding her gaze as she looked over the other side of the courtyard wall.

In truth, she wasn’t as good as Fu Sui’er said.

If she really were that good, she wouldn’t have schemed against Shen Mianzhi.

After what happened with Xiang Ying last time, she had already realized how difficult it was for a person to tear off their label.

It required being pushed to the brink of destruction before rebirth.

She wasn’t a saint. She had no intention of saving everyone.

And the reason she had chosen to bind Shen Mianzhi in the first place was that removing a label and completing a mission were two entirely different things—so she had immediately thought of another approach.

According to the storyline, Zhou Yanheng was Shen Mianzhi’s calamity. Knowing the truth, she had deliberately pushed Shen Mianzhi toward Zhou Yanheng—personally sending her into the abyss.

By doing this, she could also be considered as having meticulously plotted Shen Mianzhi’s downfall.

This had originally just been a test. But the moment the electronic voice sounded, she knew she had won her gamble.

“Miss Jiang! Miss Jiang!”

Jiang Huashan was still staring at the wall in a daze when an auntie hurried out from the main courtyard. Spotting her from afar, the woman’s eyes lit up as she rushed over.

“Miss Jiang, I finally found you!”

The auntie’s smile made Jiang Huashan uneasy, and she instinctively became guarded. “What is it?”

“Miss Jiang, the First Madam of the Shen family has asked for you.”

“The First Madam?” Jiang Huashan thought for a moment before realizing. “You mean that crazy woman who barged into the main hall and caused a scene that day?”

“Mm.” The auntie nodded, then immediately realized something was off and slapped herself. “No—yes—no, that’s not right either.”

Jiang Huashan frowned. “So is it right or not?”

“…” The auntie didn’t dare answer and quickly changed her approach. “The First Madam has brought the young master of the Yao family and is waiting in the side hall. I heard Miss Jiang and Young Master A-Ling had a small conflict with him yesterday, so…”

Jiang Huashan finished for her, “So she wants me to go vent her anger for that idiot nephew?”

Fu Sui’er exploded. “We’re not going! Why should we? Who does she think she is? And you—don’t forget who pays your salary. Why are you running errands for outsiders?”

“T-this…” The auntie panicked, slapping her thigh. “Oh dear, that’s not what I meant! The First Madam also called Young Master A-Ling over. With her status, and Young Master A-Ling’s straightforward personality, he’ll definitely be at a disadvantage if they clash. But Miss Jiang, you’re different—even if you faced the Master of the Shen family, you wouldn’t suffer a loss. So I thought…”

Got it.

Jiang Huashan’s expression turned a little complicated. “Is Shen Guiling really that well-liked in the Shen residence?”

Fu Sui’er snorted. “When my mom beats me, why don’t I see you aunties tipping people off to come save me?”

The auntie’s lips twitched. “How can that be the same? We can’t let the First Madam help outsiders bully our own young master.”

“She’s right.” Fu Sui’er clapped her hands and turned to Jiang Huashan. “Even when beating a dog, you have to look at its owner. No one gets to bully a Shen family member in Shen Residence.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she grabbed Jiang Huashan and dragged her straight into the main courtyard without another word.