Making Three Heartless Woman Go Crazy for Me - Chapter 50

In this game, there was no concept of a life-saving debt until Qi Lanshi appeared. Now, she owed Jiang Qianyun a life-saving debt.

With the nurse’s help, she quickly tended to her wounds, planning to visit Jiang Qianyun the next day with some homemade dishes to express her gratitude. But then an unexpected crisis struck:

Her account balance had been emptied, leaving her with so little money she couldn’t even afford groceries.

She couldn’t believe it. She was utterly shocked, her pupils dilating in disbelief.

How could this happen?

In her previous timeline, she had been poor, but only briefly. She had quickly seized an opportunity to live a life of wealthy indolence. Now, suddenly back at square one, she had completely forgotten that her character was supposed to be a penniless nobody.

“I’ve become too decadent,” Qi Lanshi lamented, clutching her chest in anguish. “I must act quickly and make Jiang Qianyun willingly and eagerly support me. Being poor in real life is one thing, but being poor in a game? I can’t tolerate it for a single day!”

But Jiang Qianyun was proving difficult to win over. Until then, Qi Lanshi had no choice but to work part-time jobs. She hadn’t done any since spending a week at the hospital to grind progress.

Who would have thought that poverty would be the biggest obstacle to my progress?

But the pay for working in the game is so low. Why doesn’t Lanlan log off and work in the real world, then log back in when she’s earned enough money?

Discharge! I’m getting discharged right away!

Hahahaha… But it looks like the progress hasn’t been delayed. That model really captures Dr. Jiang’s inhumanity.

Ever since Jiang Qianyun’s act of refusing to help someone in mortal danger, her inhumanity had become deeply ingrained in everyone’s minds.

This encounter was purely accidental. Jiang Qianyun never expected to see Qi Lanshi here. She froze for a moment, then decided to pretend nothing had happened, even that she didn’t recognize the person. She planned to buy her things and leave.

But how could Qi Lanshi let such a golden opportunity slip away?

Earning money and advancing the plot at the same time? Could there be anything better in the world?

“Dr. Jiang!” Qi Lanshi’s eyes sparkled as she rushed up to Jiang Qianyun. “Are you here to shop? What brings you to this neighborhood?”

Qi Lanshi’s enthusiasm was overwhelming, like a puppy wagging its tail excitedly at the sight of its master, its eyes shining brightly.

Jiang Qianyun could sense that Qi Lanshi was even more warm and enthusiastic than before, practically wearing her joy at seeing her on her face.

Qi Lanshi seemed completely oblivious to what had happened yesterday, even appearing cheerful. If not for the lingering wounds on her face, Jiang Qianyun might have dismissed their encounter in the underground garage as a hallucination.

She had no intention of engaging with Qi Lanshi, offering only a curt nod and a brief “Mm.”

But her cold demeanor did nothing to deter Qi Lanshi.

After glancing around to ensure they weren’t being observed, Qi Lanshi cautiously tugged at Jiang Qianyun’s sleeve and asked, “Dr. Jiang, you probably don’t come to this store often, do you? Do you have a membership card?”

Jiang Qianyun glanced at her wrist, frowning slightly. An unfamiliar sensation stirred within her. Perhaps it was because, aside from necessary hospital work, she rarely experienced such direct, close physical contact with others.

Qi Lanshi’s touch was remarkably gentle, gripping only the cuff of her sleeve, as if afraid to touch her skin. Yet Qi Lanshi’s body heat still faintly radiated through the fabric. As they spoke, the distance between them narrowed sharply, and Jiang Qianyun could even catch a whiff of Qi Lanshi’s scent.

It was a blend of disinfectant and medicinal odors, tinged with a faint metallic tang of bl00d, and the lingering fragrance of her shampoo. Suddenly, the image of Qi Lanshi lying pale and unconscious on the garage floor flashed before Jiang Qianyun’s eyes, and for a moment, she forgot to push the girl away.

Jiang Qianyun lowered her gaze. “No.”

Entering this shop today had been purely accidental. If she had known Qi Lanshi worked here, she would never have stepped inside, let alone acquired a membership card.

“No problem, I have one!” Qi Lanshi winked. “Even cheaper than the member price—I get the employee discount!”

Jiang Qianyun stared at her, speechless.

She couldn’t believe this young woman had furtively and cautiously taken her hand just to say something so foolish.

“I don’t need it,” Jiang Qianyun said, pulling her hand away to avoid Qi Lanshi’s touch. “You don’t need to do this for me. Your excessive attention only troubles me.”

Her words weren’t harsh, but her icy tone, combined with her aloof demeanor, gave them considerable weight. As her words fell, the well-meaning girl’s eyes widened slightly, obvious disappointment flickering through them. She looked utterly crestfallen.

It was as if a puppy, once wagging its tail with joy at seeing its master, had suddenly been drenched in rain, leaving it miserable and bedraggled.

Qi Lanshi’s voice was dejected and pitiful. “But… this is all I can do to help you. I’m useless. I don’t know any other way to repay you.”

Jiang Qianyun’s delicate eyebrows furrowed even deeper. “Repay me?”

Qi Lanshi nodded enthusiastically, like a frantic puppy. “Yesterday, I ran into some trouble and accidentally fell, tumbling all the way to the garage entrance. I passed out, and I don’t remember much, but I vaguely recall someone tending to my wounds. When I finally regained consciousness, a nurse took me to the hospital. She told me the last person who left the garage was you, Dr. Jiang.”

As Qi Lanshi spoke, her cheeks flushed crimson with embarrassment and shyness. “I bet the nurse arrived so quickly because of you too, Dr. Jiang. I was wondering when I could find you without bothering you, but then I ran into you today!”

The crease between Jiang Qianyun’s brows relaxed, and a hint of understanding flickered in her eyes. Now she understood what had happened.

No wonder this girl’s attitude toward her had suddenly warmed so dramatically overnight. She’d mistaken her for her savior. But…

“I know this might seem like a small thing to you, Dr. Jiang. After all, you’re a guardian angel in white, and saving lives is second nature to you. But to me, this was a huge, life-changing event!”

Seeing her silence, Qi Lanshi pressed on, her voice growing smaller with each word: “If it weren’t for Dr. Jiang, I might already have been… captured and sold.”

She clasped her hands together, her eyes pleading and pitiful. “Dr. Jiang, please, just give me a chance to repay you. Don’t keep pushing me away like you did before.”

“I promise I won’t intrude on your life,” she begged, her voice trembling. “Please, please.”

Jiang Qianyun stared at Qi Lanshi’s face, etched with earnest entreaty, and fell into a long silence.

She had never taken Qi Lanshi seriously before, but now… things seemed different.

Just a day earlier, Qi Lanshi had been no different from her other admirers, treating her like an idol. But idols could be replaced, and such admiration could easily shift to another. People came and went in her life, and she knew all too well that what they admired was her beauty, her professionalism, her capabilities—all the qualities she had cultivated through money and relentless effort, not her true self.

They loved only a fabricated image, something ephemeral and intangible. She had never known genuine admiration or love.

But now, it seemed different.

A life-saving debt wasn’t something easily earned, and Qi Lanshi had already decided to devote herself to Jiang Qianyun. Qi Lanshi’s fervor and affection were reserved for her alone.

“It was just a small thing,” Jiang Qianyun said. “You don’t need to worry about it.”

Qi Lanshi’s cheeks flushed even deeper, her eyes shimmering like autumn waters, and her voice grew softer. “How could I not? Meeting Dr. Jiang was my good fortune.”

Qi Lanshi’s reaction made Jiang Qianyun unconsciously narrow her eyes. Her fingers tapped lightly in the air, as if calculating something.

“You should go back to the hospital when you have time. Your wound was treated too simply; it might leave a scar.”

Hearing this, Qi Lanshi showed a hint of embarrassment and awkwardness. She nodded first, then shook her head. “I know, but… I don’t have enough money.”

It was the truth. The thought alone made her heart ache; she could barely afford food anymore.

Jiang Qianyun simply nodded knowingly, said goodbye, and left.

“She’s truly heartless! She didn’t even offer me a penny,” Qi Lanshi lamented, her voice filled with anguish. “What’s wrong with this game? Is my fixed attribute ‘poor and pitiful,’ while the Target’s is ‘rich but stingy’?”

No.

After a pause, the System added,  Probably not.

Qi Lanshi slowly typed out a question mark.

Even the System itself couldn’t be certain. One could only imagine how absurd this game had become.

After Jiang Qianyun left, the store manager approached Qi Lanshi. “Was that customer a friend of yours? You two were talking for quite a while.”

Qi Lanshi quickly apologized. “I’m so sorry! I lost track of time and neglected my work. I’m truly sorry.”

The manager shook his head. “That’s not what I meant. I was just wondering why she spent so long talking to you but didn’t buy anything.”

Speechless, Qi Lanshi glanced at the sky and said, “Maybe… because she’s stingy?”

After finishing her part-time shift, Qi Lanshi dragged herself back to the dormitory late at night. As she strolled slowly through the night breeze, she chatted with her Livestream audience.

“Logically, Jiang Qianyun should have offered me help after seeing my miserable state. In a typical scenario, she would have already developed some interest in me by now.”

“But after what happened in the parking lot last time, I’ve lost all faith in that woman.”

“If she ignores me, I’ll remain a poor college student, forced to work part-time for a while. During that time, I won’t be able to go to the hospital to grind favor points.”

As Qi Lanshi spoke, she grew increasingly agitated. “I need to unlock a new map and find out where Jiang Qianyun teaches so I can sneak into her classes. But there’s a risk—what if her classes cost money? I’d be stuck in a vicious cycle.”

“Ugh, this is so annoying! Why do people even have to work? Every time I work, I feel like biting my bosses alive!”

Lanlan’s mental state feels like it’s acting out my own life.

Exactly! Why do we have to work? I’ve sacrificed so much for these measly paychecks!

Suddenly, all the workers in the chat are feeling this hard. I never cared about CEO romance dramas—they even made me laugh a little. But now… sobs

Through sheer force of will, Qi Lanshi had completely derailed the Livestream’s tone.

The System couldn’t stand it any longer and floated out to explain, “Actually, the player can change the current situation without working. All you need to do is…”

“Shh,” Qi Lanshi interrupted. “The proletariat can’t bear to hear about things like ‘recharging’ or ‘microtransactions.’ It only makes me feel worse.”

Qi Lanshi had never spent a single penny on the game. The System tried to seize this opportunity to promote its features, but a phone call interrupted it again.

“Hello, is this Miss Qi Lanshi?”

Qi Lanshi hummed in acknowledgment. “Who is this?”

“We’re calling from Starsea Academy of Fine Arts. Our school’s specially appointed teacher, Teacher Jiang Qianyun, currently needs a teaching assistant. Would you be interested in the position?”

There was a long silence on the other end of the line. The staff member pressed again, “Miss Qi, are you still there?”

“Who did you say your teacher was?” Qi Lanshi countered.

“Jiang Qianyun, Teacher Jiang.”

“Ha! Trying to scam me, huh? Trying to pull one over on me and daring to use Dr. Jiang’s name?” Qi Lanshi’s voice carried a menacing edge. “You just wait—I’m calling the police to arrest you right now!”

The staff member tried to explain further, but Qi Lanshi had already hung up.

The staff member was speechless.

How on earth did Teacher Jiang find such a clueless rookie? They wondered. She knows nothing about the academy, has no experience in fine arts, and immediately accuses us of fraud, even threatening to call the police.

Left with no other option, the staff member reported the situation to Jiang Qianyun.

To their surprise, Jiang Qianyun chuckled.

It had been a long time since she had encountered someone so genuinely earnest, even a little naive.

Perhaps “a little” was an understatement.

“It’s fine,” Jiang Qianyun said. “Give her the assistant position. I’ll handle the rest myself.”

Five minutes later, Qi Lanshi’s phone rang again. This time, she didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she smiled and murmured, “Looks like I finally hit the mark this time. At least Jiang Qianyun is not only interested in me but wants me by her side.”

If another unexpected situation arose, she would start doubting her own abilities.

Qi Lanshi waited until the call was about to disconnect before answering. Jiang Qianyun’s voice came through the receiver, sounding huskier and more alluring than usual.

“I heard you’re reluctant to be my teaching assistant,” Jiang Qianyun said. “Could you tell me why?”

She heard a long silence on the other end of the line, followed by a very brief gasp from Qi Lanshi, quickly stifled, likely out of fear of losing composure.

When Qi Lanshi finally spoke again, her voice trembled. “How could this be? Dr. Jiang actually wants me to be her teaching assistant? I-I-I… I don’t know anything! How could I possibly be qualified?”

Even through the phone, Jiang Qianyun could imagine the girl’s shock, disbelief, and overwhelming surprise.

She must be so overjoyed that she couldn’t believe it, so thrilled that she was at a loss for words.

“Being my teaching assistant is very simple. I only have two classes a month, so it won’t interfere with your studies. You won’t need to do much,” Jiang Qianyun said, her voice gentle and persuasive. “After seeing your situation today, I wanted to help you. But giving you money directly would be inappropriate for a girl like you. It’s better to teach someone how to fish than to give them a fish. I believe you’re capable of handling this job.”

Although Qi Lanshi had already guessed Jiang Qianyun’s line of reasoning, she still couldn’t help but ponder her words.

Is the character I’ve created really this noble? she thought. Why can’t she just humiliate me with money directly?

She would have gladly endured a storm of humiliation.

Just 5,800 more to go. Brave Big White, fear no hardship!