Setting a Trap

Jiang Si Yuan found Diao De Kai's phone number in her handbag. She had intended to call last time, but the study load in the cram school was too heavy, and she couldn't arrange the time, procrastinating until now. Now she had no way out, and marrying Diao De Kai wouldn't be bad. Jiang Han Yan was beautiful, and the Diao family was wealthy; marrying into it would surely mean no suffering.
Jiang Si Yuan reassured herself. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Diao De Kai was the one who deserved Jiang Han Yan. What was so good about Lu Chen, an unemployed man? Besides his handsome face, he was useless. She scrambled up, washed her face, put on a hat to cover half her face, and left the rented room, finding a public phone booth.
"I am Jiang Si Yuan, Jiang Han Yan's older cousin."
Jiang Si Yuan introduced herself. This phone number was given to her by Diao De Kai. After Jiang Han Yan got together with Lu Chen, Diao De Kai had gone to the Jiang family's house to cause trouble, demanding that the Jiang family compensate him with a person. But causing trouble was useless; no one dared to confront Lu Chen and demand Jiang Han Yan back. It was said that Diao De Kai's father even scolded him, forbidding him from going against Lu Chen. But Diao De Kai truly liked Jiang Han Yan, so he secretly sought out Jiang Si Yuan, asking her to relay a message to Jiang Han Yan. He said that even though Jiang Han Yan was with Lu Chen, he wouldn't despise her; as long as she turned back, it would be fine anytime.
Jiang Si Yuan was actually envious. In her previous life, after she married Diao De Kai, that scumbag never gave her a good look. He would beat and curse her at the slightest provocation, taking out his bad mood on her. How could he have even one-tenth of the gentleness and attentiveness he showed Jiang Han Yan?
"Is there any news from Han Yan's side?" On the other end of the line, Diao De Kai took a long time to remember who Jiang Si Yuan was, then excitedly exclaimed.
"I've talked to Han Yan. Actually, she regrets it and wants to be with you, but Lu Chen guards her very strictly, so she can't get out," Jiang Si Yuan deliberately lied.
Diao De Kai believed it completely. In Han Yan's heart, he must be there. It was all Lu Chen's fault; Han Yan must have been forced by him.
"I'll go pick her up." Diao De Kai couldn't wait another minute. From the first glance he saw Jiang Han Yan, he had fallen deeply in love with her, dreaming of having her. If he could marry Jiang Han Yan, he would surely be the most respected man in Fu Cheng City. His future children would also surely be the most beautiful in Fu Cheng.
Yes, Diao De Kai's biggest goal in wanting to marry Jiang Han Yan was to improve his bloodline. The appearance of the Diao family members was like their surname, very "ugly" (a play on the Chinese character "Diao" 刁, meaning cunning/wicked, but also sounds like "ugly" in some dialects), with pointed mouths and monkey cheeks, faces with barely any flesh, and short stature, looking like monkey spirits. Father Diao was like that, Grandfather Diao was also like that. Diao De Kai's cousins all shared the same face. They had tried to improve for several generations, but it was still no good. Diao De Kai felt it was because his grandmother, mother, and several aunts weren't pretty enough. If he could have beauty like Jiang Han Yan's, it would surely improve.
Therefore, after seeing Jiang Han Yan, Father Diao no longer objected, willing to offer 200,000 yuan as a betrothal gift to marry a daughter-in-law as beautiful as a fairy descended to earth to improve his grandson's bloodline. If she could give him a tall, handsome grandson, Jiang Han Yan would be a great hero of the family. It was a pity that such a beautiful daughter-in-law was snatched by Lu Chen first. Father Diao originally didn't care about the life-saving grace, mainly fearing that his son would provoke Lu Chen and not know when he'd die.
Jiang Si Yuan and Diao De Kai arranged a time on the phone. She would trick Jiang Han Yan into coming out, then Diao De Kai would take her to a hotel and directly "make the rice into cooked rice." Lu Chen would surely no longer want Jiang Han Yan.
"Is Han Yan angry?" Diao De Kai was a little worried. He genuinely liked Jiang Han Yan and didn't want to make her unhappy.
"She likes you, how could she be angry?" Jiang Si Yuan suppressed her envy. A commodity that has been handled by men, what if she sleeps with another man? Why do all men treat Jiang Han Yan so well? She's just a little prettier, but her head is full of straw. What good is an embroidered pillow that only has superficial beauty?
Diao De Kai was flattered into a muddled mind and agreed. Anyway, he was definitely going to marry Han Yan, so doing that beforehand was fine.
"I'll help you with this, you give me 30,000 yuan," Jiang Si Yuan stated her purpose. 30,000 yuan was almost enough for her to finish university. Diao De Kai wouldn't give more, but 30,000 yuan should be no problem.
"20,000 yuan, no more," Diao De Kai wasn't a fool with endless money. Asking for 30,000 yuan for such a small matter, did she take him for an idiot?
Jiang Si Yuan gritted her teeth: "Okay, 20,000 yuan then." 20,000 yuan, if she was careful, would be enough.
Two days later, Jiang Han Yan had just finished reading three fortunes and was resting in the courtyard. June in Fu Cheng was not yet too hot, and occasionally a gentle breeze blew through the courtyard. Lying on the grand tutor chair was very comfortable, and soon she was dozing off.
A knock on the door sounded, and Dou Dou went to open it. Jiang Han Yan woke up but didn't open her eyes, hearing Jiang Si Yuan's hateful voice: "Han Yan, did you not sleep well last night?"
"Mm," Jiang Han Yan replied lazily, still not opening her eyes. She wanted to see what trick this bitch was planning.
"Han Yan, let's go shopping. The clothing store has many new beautiful styles," Jiang Si Yuan carried a small stool and sat next to Jiang Han Yan, enthusiastically inviting her.
"Do you have money?" Jiang Han Yan half-opened her eyes, glancing at her. Boss Yang was still struggling to take care of herself, and Xu Dong Xiu was out of money. Where did Jiang Si Yuan get money to go shopping?
Jiang Si Yuan's expression changed, and she forced a smile: "My brother sent money home." In reality, it was a 1,000 yuan deposit from Diao De Kai; after the deed was done, he would give another 19,000 yuan.
"Brother Da Bao probably still doesn't know you're not from the Jiang family, does he?" Jiang Han Yan stabbed her again. In Uncle Jiang's family, the only person she had a good impression of was Jiang Da Bao, who was honest, loyal, and hardworking.
Jiang Si Yuan clenched her fists, gritting her teeth. This damned bitch, always aiming at her weak spot.
"Han Yan, I'm also a victim. I couldn't change anything. But those things don't affect the feelings between me and my brother, nor will they affect our sisterly bond, right?" Jiang Si Yuan deliberately asked.
"Of course they do. You're not from the Jiang family, so what kind of sisters are we?" Jiang Han Yan glanced at her disdainfully. Jiang Si Yuan was furious. The Jiang family wasn't some prestigious wealthy family anyway; she didn't care.
"But I've always considered you my good sister," Jiang Si Yuan sighed mournfully, giving Jiang Han Yan goosebumps. She quickly interrupted: "Let's go, let's go shopping!" To see what trick this bitch was planning.
She didn't change her clothes, only changed into sneakers, then went out with Jiang Si Yuan, leaving Dou Dou and Jin Shan Shan at home. The two browsed the clothing stores. Jiang Si Yuan bought two dresses, and Jiang Han Yan also bought a few. Then Jiang Si Yuan suggested going to a nearby restaurant for dinner, saying she would treat.
"Has the sun risen in the west? And I'm even getting a treat from you? Let's go," Jiang Han Yan teased with a half-smile. In the past, whenever she went out with Jiang Si Yuan, she always paid; that bitch never spent a penny.
Jiang Si Yuan smiled, too lazy to explain. Soon, Jiang Han Yan wouldn't be able to be so smug. The two walked into a mid-range restaurant. Next to it was a hotel, where Diao De Kai was waiting, his heart burning with impatience.