time and intimidating at another, depending on the circumstances. Still, the most
crucial requirement was not fulfilled…
Jiang Pengji rolled her eyes, but replied, "Thank you. I'll invite you to our home for
dinner next time."
Her smile was frozen by Qiguan Rang's response. He pointed out, "We've only met
recently, but I know you won't invite me without a purpose."
"…" Since when had she become so uncreditable? Why was he so on guard?
She did not know that it was because of the poor military chief. Yet, she admitted he
was right to be alarmed. She did invite him for another reason.
So she said, "Well, it's mainly to say thank you."
Qiguan Rang lazily turned his eyes and gave her a look as if to say, "I knew it."
"Then what's the minor objective?"
After a moment of hesitation, she mentioned her plan. "Meng Liang is latching onto
me for my mother's attention. He's learned nothing all these years, but he is really
good at leading people astray. Do you think I should fall into his trap?"
Her statement roused Qiguan Rang's sympathy for the teen. "What do you think?"
"Spoiled children like food, wine, women, or gambling. Cuisine and alcohol don't
appeal to Meng Liang, but he won't say no to women and games. He won't take me
to brothels because Mother will notice the fragrance, so…"
"Gambling houses are the most likely?"
"Things will be much simpler then."
"How?"
"Gambling houses are full of people from various backgrounds. Meng Hun won't
miss the chance to kidnap Meng Liang."
Qiguan Rang was silent for Meng Hun. He could already guess what would follow.
Once Meng Liang brought her to gambling houses, where rumors flew, Meng Hun
would learn about it quickly and attempt to kidnap Meng Liang. In return for her
"kindness," the military chief would let Jiang Pengji leave unharmed.
When she returned home as if nothing had happened and then ordered a girl to
leave in disguise as her "cousin," no one could blame the Liu's for Meng Liang's
death. All fingers would be pointed at Meng Hun and his companions.
She could then meet Meng Hun again with another identity and persuade him to
make Meng Liang write a letter for grains from his house.
As soon as they received the grain, Jiang Pengji would "kill" Meng Hun and his team
and give them new identities. Meng Hun would be grateful for her help.
In the end, the whole story would appear to be the military chief murdering Meng
Liang, and the Liu's would be irrelevant.
How pure her image would remain! Others would respect her for fighting kidnappers
and avenging Meng Liang's death, while Meng Hun would do anything for her after
they were deemed safe.
Everyone would be deceived!
Qiguan Rang had never met someone as cunning as her, but her temperament
suited his taste. He could already see how the poor Meng Liang would die in her
scheme.
"I don't care if Meng Liang dies; what's important is the grain. How much do you
think I should ask for?"
Before Qiguan Rang replied, she heard ticking sounds from the computer. "System
upgrade completed!"
Chapter end
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