Read Novel Full Chapter 106 Part 1 – Step by Step (I)
Chapter 106 Part 1 – Step by Step (I)
After obtaining the DNA test report of Jiang Ruo and Jiang Zhou, Feng Yun exposed the entire affair online and paid to make the topic trending for an entire week. As a result, Jiang Ruo could no longer maintain her previous image, and her livestream sales career came to an abrupt end.
Feng Yun’s decisive actions took her acquaintances by surprise. Assuming she had acted in such a manner after being disillusioned after discovering Jiang Huai’s true nature, they had speculated that she would soon divorce him and return to the Feng family.
To everyone’s astonishment, however, Feng Yun did not divorce Jiang Huai. Instead, after Jiang Huai went bankrupt and was hounded by creditors, she even allowed him back into her home.
What no one knew was that Feng Yun, though she didn’t divorce Jiang Huai, only allowed him back to torment him. She constantly kept him on edge, alternating between giving him a glimmer of hope one day and crushing his spirit the next. Her torment was not only physical but also psychological.
Jiang Huai was constantly on the brink of mental collapse under her relentless torment, yet he dared not call the police or leave the villa. He feared revealing his situation to the authorities would lead to a divorce, leaving him with absolutely nothing.
A man of his age, with a ruined reputation and tons of debt, had no hope of finding regular jobs. He knew that without Feng Yun, he would struggle even to sustain himself. Staying with her, despite the daily torment, at least guaranteed his basic needs were met. He had no freedom under her control, but the relentless pursuit of creditors left him too afraid to leave the house, gradually eroding his social skills.
Now, what little hope he had left was for Feng Yun to eventually forgive him, allowing them to return to their previous peaceful life. But such a day seemed impossibly distant.
Jiang Huai thought his life had been bleak enough—until he saw the news of his son’s criminal act trending online.
A’Zhou had committed a crime for Ruoruo.
Failing to convince others to donate a kidney to Ruoruo, he resorted to murder.
Had he not considered the consequences of being caught?
No, he must have thought about it.
But he didn’t care! A’Zhou’s feelings for Ruoruo were too complicated, even willing to die for her!
The realization that his son was going to prison plunged Jiang Huai into despair. He covered his face with his hands, alternating between sobbing and laughing as if he were losing his mind.
In recent months, he had been consumed by regret. Countless times, he had imagined how things might have turned out differently—if he had severed ties with Jiang Ya after marriage or acted immediately upon discovering Jiang Ya had switched the children, bringing Jiang Li back while secretly sending Ruoruo away.
If he had done that, even if Feng Yun discovered his betrayal, perhaps she would still forgive him.
Jiang Huai regretted his choices every day, but never as deeply as today. A’Zhou’s actions stemmed from the affection developed after growing up with Ruoruo. Mistakenly believing they weren’t blood-related had gradually distorted his mindset, and even after learning Ruoruo was his biological sister, he was already too entangled to turn back.
If only he had told A’Zhou the truth from the beginning, none of this would have happened. If A’Zhou had never known Ruoruo, he would never have committed such a crime.
Now, his life was ruined, and his son’s life was destroyed as well. For a long time ahead, A’Zhou would be in prison.
Unless… unless the Feng family intervened and shifted all the blame onto Bai Guolin. That might lighten A’Zhou’s sentence.
Clinging to this thought, Jiang Huai felt a glimmer of hope. Right—no matter what, A’Zhou was still the grandson of the Feng family. Since his actions this time didn’t involve Jiang Li, Old Master Feng might step in. If Feng Yun pleaded, her father would surely act out of concern for her and save A’Zhou.
Yes, that had to be the case.
…
Feng Yun learned of their son’s crime at the same time as Jiang Huai. Overwhelmed by rage, she wished she could tear Jiang Huai apart, convinced that none of this would have happened if not for his horrible deceptions.
But now wasn’t the time to settle scores with Jiang Huai. What she needed to do was to see her father and plead with him. That was A’Zhou’s only chance for salvation.
After arriving at the Feng family residence, Feng Yun was once again turned away. The gatekeeper firmly told her that the old master would not see her and had no intention of interfering in Jiang Zhou’s matter.
But Feng Yun refused to give up. Regardless of the gatekeeper’s persuasion, she knelt resolutely outside the gate. Although she didn’t know if her father would come out to see her, she truly had no other options.
She knelt outside for an entire day and night, and just as she was about to faint, Old Master Feng finally emerged. Looking at his disappointing daughter, he said coldly, “That scoundrel has already admitted to the heinous things he’s done. Do you still think he’s innocent?”
Feng Yun’s eyes lit up, but her voice was weak. “No, it’s not that. I just think this whole thing might have been orchestrated by Bai Guolin. A’Zhou… he might just be an accomplice. Father, you can definitely save him.”
Old Master Feng scoffed, his disappointment palpable. “Do you think I haven’t investigated? That scoundrel of yours personally sought out a donor who matched Jiang Ruo’s kidney type, then drove the person to their hideout himself. And you’re telling me he’s merely an accomplice?”
Feng Yun quickly countered, “But if Bai Guolin is willing to take the blame, then we could—”
“I would never do something so unethical! Give up this idea!” With those words, Old Master Feng turned around without hesitation and instructed the gatekeeper, “Even if she kneels here until the end of time, do not notify me again.”
The gatekeeper quickly nodded. After the old master went back inside, the gatekeeper handed Feng Yun a glass of water. “Miss, you know the old master’s temper, don’t you? Since he said he wouldn’t get involved, he absolutely means it. It’s better to leave and think of another solution.”
Feng Yun collapsed to the ground in despair.
Think of another solution?
But what else could she do? Could she only watch helplessly as her son went to prison?
…
With the arrest of Jiang Zhou and Bai Guolin, Jiang Li felt a surge of relief. However, she couldn’t help but worry how her grandfather would be affected. With the high-profile nature of the case, would Grandpa be able to handle the stress? After all, Jiang Zhou was still his biological grandson. Knowing Feng Yun’s personality, she would certainly go to Grandpa for help, which could impact his mood.
After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Li decided to call her grandfather. When the call connected, she found that he seemed fine. Since he didn’t bring up Jiang Zhou’s situation, she didn’t feel comfortable mentioning it either.
After ending the call with her grandfather, Jiang Li immediately dialed Feng Qi’s number. When the call went through, she started with a casual question. “Uncle, did you receive the scarf I sent you?”
Feng Qi replied, “Yes, it’s beautiful. I’ll be able to wear it once the weather gets colder.”
Jiang Li was pleased. “If you like it, I’ll knit you a new one every winter.”
Feng Qi chuckled lightly. “You didn’t just call to talk about scarves, did you?”
Jiang Li hesitated, feeling a bit embarrassed. “I just wanted to ask how Grandpa has been doing. After learning what Jiang Zhou did, I’m worried he might not be able to take it.”
Feng Qi paused for a few seconds before responding, “His health is holding up.”
“…” Jiang Li fell silent. Her uncle only mentioned Grandpa’s physical condition, avoiding any comment about his emotional state. That could only mean Grandpa’s mood was undoubtedly terrible.
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