Making Three Heartless Woman Go Crazy for Me - Chapter 53

Jiang Qianyun, that woman, always managed to surprise Qi Lanshi with the depths of her depravity, even after Qi Lanshi thought she understood her twisted nature.

The question, “Are you crying for someone else?” completely threw Qi Lanshi off balance.

Though her tears paused for a moment, she quickly regained her composure. Lowering her gaze, she adopted a pitiful and wronged expression. “I’m sorry, Dr. Jiang. I… I’m so useless. I keep causing you trouble, and now even…”

She glanced at the two severed fingers lying on the ground. “Now even my father…” She trailed off with a sob.

Though she had used tears as a weapon in both timelines, she knew that even tears needed to be tailored to the person she was facing.

Before Luan Hua, she had to cry with restrained strength, wiping her tears upward to emphasize her resilience. If she could manage to shed stubborn tears while still making suggestive remarks, the effect would be even more potent.

But before Jiang Qianyun, she needed to cry with utter misery, vulnerability, and helplessness. Her goal wasn’t just to evoke the woman’s protective instincts, but also to stir her sadistic desires.

Warm tears streamed down Qi Lanshi’s face, one after another. Jiang Qianyun reached out to touch her cheek, the poor girl’s face was drenched and flushed from crying. Her tears seemed endless, flowing more fiercely with each sob.

Qi Lanshi’s pale eyes, washed by tears, grew even more crystalline and luminous, the emotions within them becoming increasingly visible.

She was afraid, grief-stricken, and filled with self-blame and guilt. Her emotions were too overwhelming to contain, finding release only through tears.

Yet not a single one of those tears was shed for Jiang Qianyun.

The debt of gratitude for saving her life was unique, but not irreplaceable. Qi Lanshi had family and friends, and her love was divided among others.

This realization gradually cooled Jiang Qianyun’s gaze, a subtle displeasure filling her chest.

Soon, the police secured the underground facility. As a victim, Qi Lanshi naturally had to accompany them for questioning. Throughout the process, she clung tightly to Jiang Qianyun’s sleeve. When she sensed Jiang Qianyun trying to leave, her grip tightened sharply.

She looked up, her red-rimmed, teary eyes meeting Jiang Qianyun’s. She shook her head slowly, the word please written all over her face.

“Can I go with her?” Jiang Qianyun asked the police. “She’s been through a terrible shock. My presence might help calm her down.”

The request was reasonable, and the police saw no reason to refuse. Jiang Qianyun accompanied Qi Lanshi into the police car. At the station, she finally learned the truth about Qi Lanshi’s strained relationship with her father.

“According to them, I was… given to them by my dad as payment for his debts… Yes, he’s a gambler. He owes a lot of money and often asks me for cash, but this time I really didn’t have any.”

“I refused to cooperate. I never imagined they’d be so brutal—they chopped off my dad’s finger. It wasn’t intentional. I was just stalling for time… and being stubborn. It’s not the first time debt collectors have harassed me, but I never meant to harm him.”

Qi Lanshi had rehearsed her story well. She spoke through tears, her face gradually turning ashen as guilt and shame threatened to overwhelm her. Even the police officers watching the surveillance footage couldn’t help but sigh at her anguish.

Jiang Qianyun, who had been sitting beside Qi Lanshi with her wrist firmly gripped, couldn’t help but find the scene utterly absurd.

The family member Qi Lanshi cared so deeply for turned out to be this? A man so filthy, foolish, and despicable—did he truly deserve genuine affection and love?

And what exactly did Qi Lanshi love about her father? Could mere bl00d ties truly compel her to give so selflessly, without expecting anything in return?

“Qi Feng doesn’t deserve such devotion,” Jiang Qianyun thought to herself. “Qi Lanshi’s reliance and love should belong entirely to me.”

Entirely.

By the time the preliminary investigation concluded and they were free to leave the police station, it was already dark. Qi Lanshi’s emotions had stabilized somewhat, and Jiang Qianyun proactively suggested taking her out for dinner.

The restaurant Jiang Qianyun chose was beyond the means of both the game’s player character and the real-world Qi Lanshi. Gazing at the exquisitely decorated establishment, where every patron was impeccably dressed, Qi Lanshi narrowed her eyes slightly.

The scene felt eerily familiar. The last person who had deliberately brought her to an upscale restaurant, making her feel utterly out of place and attempting to intimidate her through such means, had been Madam Luan Hua.

Jiang Qianyun’s level of sophistication was undoubtedly higher.

Before entering the restaurant, Qi Lanshi wore an expression of wanting to speak but hesitating, then hesitating but wanting to speak, her inner turmoil evident. Finally, she blurted out, “This restaurant… could we go somewhere else? I don’t want to take advantage of Dr. Jiang anymore.”

Jiang Qianyun chuckled at her naive remark.

“This is just where I usually eat. Don’t worry about it. You should be more concerned about how you’re going to make up for making me skip class today.”

Qi Lanshi’s guilt deepened. “It’s all my fault. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have…”

“Shh.” Jiang Qianyun pressed a finger to her lips, narrowed her eyes slightly, and leaned closer to Qi Lanshi. “I’m starving. All you need to do right now is keep me company and enjoy a good meal.”

At that moment, Jiang Qianyun embodied the phrase “her breath as fragrant as orchids.” As she leaned in, their breaths mingled, intensifying the scent of disinfectant clinging to her while a faint hint of mint candy lingered in the air.

When Qi Lanshi saw Jiang Qianyun, her eyes widened slightly, then she began blinking frantically, her cheeks flushing crimson. Qi Lanshi held her breath, her nervousness practically written across her face.

She’s just too adorable, Jiang Qianyun thought, deciding to end her teasing there.

Qi Lanshi finally exhaled.

She could control her gaze and expressions, but making herself blush on command was still a challenge. She had to rely on holding her breath.

“If that had been Luan Hua, the next scene would be a private room play,” Qi Lanshi quipped to the System, indulging in her usual banter. “Luan Hua is openly flirtatious, while Jiang Qianyun is subtly seductive. I didn’t even notice when she popped that mint candy—it smells quite nice, though.”

Jiang Qianyun, this woman, seemed indifferent to the admiration her appearance drew, yet she was acutely aware of her beauty’s power and knew how to exploit it.

From the moment she used her looks to attract Qi Lanshi, she had already fallen into Qi Lanshi’s rhythm, though she didn’t realize it yet.

In the private room, Jiang Qianyun gently inquired about Qi Lanshi’s dietary restrictions before ordering for her. Jiang Qianyun was skilled at managing the atmosphere and emotions, quickly putting Qi Lanshi at ease. Yet, mid-conversation, she abruptly asked, “So, the reason you were injured and collapsed in the garage last time was also because of your father?”

Qi Lanshi’s expression and body stiffened, even her chopsticks froze mid-air.

Jiang Qianyun placed some food in Qi Lanshi’s bowl. “I never intended to pry into your privacy, which is why I never asked before. But seeing how urgent the situation is today, I can’t ignore it.”

Qi Lanshi lowered her head further, sniffled, and her voice trembled with emotion. “Yes… No one had bothered me these past few days, so I thought they’d given up, or that my father had repaid the money. I never imagined…”

“Why didn’t you report it to the police?” Jiang Qianyun asked.

“No matter what, he’s still my father. My mother left me long ago. I know he has all sorts of flaws, but no matter what, he still raised me.”

In just a few sentences, Qi Lanshi emphasized “no matter what” twice.

She harbored deep affection for her father, Qi Feng, yet her rationality reminded her of his flaws. She understood his true nature all too well, but her desperate need for family and love led her to continually forgive him.

Truly, a foolish and pitiful little thing.

“Then, according to your logic, you bear significant responsibility for the current situation,” Jiang Qianyun said, her tone even and her voice cold. “You lacked the ability to solve your father’s problems, yet you took the burden upon yourself. Your leniency emboldened him, allowing him to repeatedly hurt and exploit you.”

“You should have either taken better care of yourself or possessed the courage to resolve your father’s issues. You failed at both, and now…” Jiang Qianyun paused. “Your father is missing two fingers, and you feel immense guilt. Yet you’re powerless to change anything. Given the current circumstances, there’s no possibility of surgical restoration.”

Under Jiang Qianyun’s words, Qi Lanshi’s face grew increasingly pale.

“I… I just…”

“You simply hadn’t thought things through. You’re just kind-hearted. You’re only nineteen; it’s not your fault you lack the means. You have your whole life ahead of you.” Having cornered the girl with her words, Jiang Qianyun offered her a lifeline. “There’s so much you don’t understand, but that’s okay. I’ll teach you. You’re not safe right now. Take a leave of absence from school and stay at my place for a while. Once those people are caught, your life can return to normal.”

Qi Lanshi hadn’t even recovered from her previous emotional turmoil when Jiang Qianyun abruptly changed her tone, catching her completely off guard.

I never imagined… I never imagined my dream of living as a pampered, lazy bum would come true so quickly and easily!

But on the surface, she still had to put up a token resistance.

“This isn’t appropriate. I know you’re kind-hearted, Dr. Jiang, and you’re just trying to help me. But you’ve already done so much. I can’t keep burdening you.” Qi Lanshi’s voice grew more despondent with each word. “Like you said earlier, my miserable life is largely my own fault. I deserve it. I shouldn’t become your responsibility.”

“If that’s the case, why did you contact me when you were in danger?” Jiang Qianyun countered.

Qi Lanshi stammered, “I… I…” but couldn’t find an answer.

“Once you’ve taken responsibility for something, there’s no turning back halfway. Now, come with me.” Jiang Qianyun’s tone was gentle yet firm, leaving no room for argument. “You’ll be a good girl, won’t you?”