After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 122 Who exactly are you going with?

"The Jiang family will take responsibility for investigating this matter thoroughly. However, if you dare to lay a finger on them before then, I, Jiang, will absolutely not be lenient."

As he spoke, he took out a bank card from his pocket and handed it to the nurse next to him: "This is for the hospital fees, I will pay it in advance. But please remember, this is not an admission of wrongdoing, it is just out of humanitarian considerations."

The family members looked at each other, clearly intimidated by Jiang Yichen's imposing manner, and dared not cause any more trouble.

Seeing Jiang Yichen protecting me, a warm feeling welled up in my heart, and my eyes couldn't help but redden slightly.

At this moment, Song Le also rushed over. He had just finished dealing with his work when he arrived at the hospital.

However, his appearance caused Jiang Yichen's face to darken instantly.

Jiang Yichen glared at Song Le, his tone tinged with displeasure: "Why do you always think of him when something happens? Can't you handle it yourself?"

I knew Jiang Yichen had misunderstood, so I quickly explained, "No, I didn't..."

But before he could finish speaking, Song Le interrupted him.

He stood in front of me, looking directly into Jiang Yichen's eyes: "Because you never trust her, and you never protect her! But I, at least, will stand by her side when she needs me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yichen's expression turned even more unpleasant.

His piercing gaze shot towards Song Le.

My palms were sweaty, and I was worried that Jiang Yichen would target Song Le, so I quickly interrupted the two of them: "Um... now is not the time to argue. Let's deal with the matter at hand first, and talk about it after we've investigated the situation."

Jiang Yichen's face remained grim. He stared intently at me and asked again, "So you think so too? You think I won't protect you?"

His gaze was so intimidating that I lowered my head and remained silent.

My feelings were complicated; I felt both gratitude for Jiang Yichen's appearance and resentment towards his previous questioning.

Not knowing how to answer, I could only choose to remain silent.

Seeing this, Song Le wanted to break the awkward atmosphere: "The matter is still under investigation, and there's no point in us staying here. I'll take you and your aunt home first."

Jiang Yichen held my wrist tightly, his attitude firm: "No need, I'll take you."

Song Le looked at the two of them, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes: "Let's not trouble President Jiang anymore, lest Lin Nan find out. She's not in a good mood lately, so let's not make her worry anymore."

Jiang Yichen's expression darkened further when Lin Nan was mentioned.

He glared at Song Le, then turned to me, his tone unwavering and firm: "Who are you going with?"

Seeing the two of them at each other's throats, I felt even more conflicted.

I hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to ask Song Le to take my mother home first: "Song Le, could you please take my mother home first? I can go with President Jiang by myself."

Although I really wanted to say that I would leave, I knew that if I did, Jiang Yichen would misunderstand again, and then I would be unable to explain myself.

Song Le looked at me, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

I instinctively avoided his gaze.

He nodded slightly. "Okay."

Then I walked over to my mother, helped her, and prepared to leave.

Jiang Yichen held Gu Mo's hand tightly and turned to walk out of the hospital.

The two remained silent the entire way, creating an awkward and tense atmosphere.

I was filled with mixed feelings. I didn't know what Jiang Yichen would do next, nor how I should face him.

Jiang Yichen, on the other hand, had a gloomy face the whole way, as if he was thinking about something.

He only stopped when he was in front of the car, his voice cold and distant: "Are you blaming me?"

"No." I'm feeling irritable right now and don't want to talk.

half an hour later

Jiang Yichen led me back to the villa. I frowned and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm a little tired today."

Jiang Yichen's tone was somewhat provocative, reminding me, "I paid for it, shouldn't you give me some compensation?"

My face turned deathly pale instantly. I stared wide-eyed at Jiang Yichen, my voice trembling as I cursed, "You...you're disgusting!"

Jiang Yichen, however, didn't seem to care. A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Disgusting? When you asked me for money before, didn't you say you'd pay me with your body? What, are you pretending to be innocent now?"

My eyes instantly welled up with tears. I fought back them and said in a firm and resolute voice, "I will earn money to pay you back. I will never owe you a single penny!"

Jiang Yichen's face darkened further. He approached me, his eyes revealing a hint of coldness: "Since you're so unwilling, then Song Le paid for it today. How are you going to repay him?"

I was so angry at Jiang Yichen's words that I trembled all over. I glared at him, my voice almost breaking with tears: "Song Leqing and I are completely innocent, we have absolutely no relationship! Don't use your filthy thoughts to slander us!"

After saying that, I couldn't bear it any longer and turned to leave.

Jiang Yichen reached out to stop me, his eyes revealing a hint of assertiveness: "Want to leave? Not so easy!"

I struggled to break free from Jiang Yichen's grasp, but he held my wrist tightly and refused to let go.

My tears finally streamed down my face, and I cried out, "Let me go! I hate you! I never want to see you again!"

However, Jiang Yichen seemed not to hear my cries. He stared intently into my eyes, his tone laced with threat: "If you dare to walk out of this door today, don't even think about seeing my mother again!"

My heart tightened; I knew I couldn't just leave like this, or my mother might suffer even greater harm.

I suppressed my anger and resentment and stopped walking.

Jiang Yichen smiled smugly as he watched me give in.

He released my hand, turned around and sat down on the sofa, his tone somewhat commanding: "Sit down, eat something, I'll take you home in a bit."

Although I was very unwilling, I still obediently sat down on the sofa opposite Jiang Yichen.

There was a bowl of noodles on the table. I paused for a moment, then obediently finished the noodles.

Jiang Yichen remained silent.

As I sat there waiting for the trial, Jiang Yichen's phone rang.

It was Lin Nan's phone call.

Thinking about what Song Le said, I felt a little uncomfortable.

Jiang Yichen quickly had the driver take me home.

I dragged my tired body home and found Song Le still waiting for me in the living room.

Upon seeing me return, Song Le immediately asked with concern, "Are you alright? Did he bully you?"

I forced a smile, shook my head, and said, "No, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired today and want to rest early."

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Song Le's eyes, but he still nodded considerately: "Then you should rest first, I'll come see you another day."