Villain: After Intercepting the Female Lead, the Protagonist Collapses

Chapter 278: From Rags to Riches: Do You Also Want to Marry into a Wealthy Family?

Returning to the Penghu Bay villa, Jiang Che called the two young maids to him.

“Young Master Jiang, is there something you need?” One of the maids asked, looking at Jiang Che with some confusion.

Having worked there for over ten days, they had gotten to know Jiang Che’s temper and knew he wouldn’t call for them unless necessary.

“I’m leaving Tianhai City today. I called you here to settle your wages. As agreed, your wage should be twenty thousand, but since you didn’t complete a full month, you’ll only get ten thousand.”

“I’ve already had the money transferred to your bank accounts. You can leave now.” Jiang Che said calmly while sipping tea from the sofa.

As he finished speaking, both women simultaneously heard notifications from their phones. They checked their messages and saw that their wages had indeed been deposited.

“Then, Young Master Jiang, we’ll pack up and leave.” Xiao Qing said, grabbing her companion’s hand and heading to their room to pack.

Since Jiang Che had said so, they naturally had to leave, although they felt a bit reluctant. After all, wealthy and handsome men like Jiang Che were rare. Despite spending so many days with him, nothing had happened between them…

It felt somewhat regrettable.

Jiang Che put down his tea cup and went upstairs to Jiang Yun’er’s bedroom.@@novelbin@@

In the second-floor bedroom, Jiang Yun’er was napping. She had spent almost the entire night regulating her body and barely slept. Only when she couldn’t keep her eyes open anymore did she take a nap.

After reaching the Transformation level, a martial artist’s physical strength far surpassed that of ordinary people. Even if one didn’t sleep for two days and nights, it wouldn’t be a big deal. However, Jiang Yun’er was not used to staying up late, so she felt very tired.

Jiang Che sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her peaceful sleeping face, his eyes full of affection.

“Little lazy pig, time to get up!” Jiang Che pinched Jiang Yun’er’s nose gently.

“Mm… uh…” Jiang Yun’er murmured as she woke up, yawning and looking at Jiang Che with a hint of resentment.

“Bad brother! I was sleeping so well. Why did you wake me up?” Jiang Yun’er complained, her big, lively eyes filled with dissatisfaction.

“Go back to sleep at home. We’re leaving today.”

“Going home? Back to Linjiang City?” Jiang Yun’er asked, startled by the sudden announcement.

She didn’t expect Jiang Che to say something like that. She thought they would stay in Tianhai City for at least another ten days or so. She didn’t want to go back so soon because once back in Linjiang City, Jiang Che wouldn’t belong to her alone.

“Yes, why? You don’t want to go back?” Seeing her surprised expression, Jiang Che asked playfully. He could guess her thoughts—she wanted to monopolize him.

But Jiang Che thought she was a bit overambitious. After all, he had been practicing the Demon Subduing Sword Art for over twenty years and was not someone she could handle!

Every time he sparred with Jiang Yun’er, she couldn’t withstand even one of his moves!

“Can we stay in Tianhai City for a few more days, brother? I haven’t had enough fun yet.”

Jiang Yun’er shook Jiang Che’s arm, pouting and acting spoiled.

Her soft voice was pleasing to the ear, and he had heard another version that was even more stimulating…

“No, I have other matters to attend to in Linjiang City.” Jiang Che shook his head, firmly refusing. He had been in Tianhai City for nearly half a month, and with Ji Chen returning in another half month, he had to go back and set things up.

“Alright…” Jiang Yun’er pouted, speaking in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz.

Since Jiang Che had said so, she couldn’t say anything more. She couldn’t delay his important matters; that would be unreasonable…

“Pack up, we’re leaving now.” Jiang Che patted her head and smiled.

“Okay, brother, wait for me. I’ll be quick.” Jiang Yun’er nodded, got out of bed, and barefooted, walked to the wardrobe. She pulled out a bunch of stockings Jiang Che had bought a few days ago and stuffed them into her suitcase…

Jiang Che left Jiang Yun’er’s room and went downstairs to wait for her. Returning to the living room, Jiang Che saw the two maids still waiting there.

“Why haven’t you left yet?” Jiang Che asked, puzzled.

“Young Master Jiang, we just wanted to say goodbye before leaving.” One maid said awkwardly, surprised by Jiang Che’s cold attitude.

“Goodbye then, you can leave now.” Jiang Che frowned and started to shoo them away. He could understand their little schemes—they wanted to rise in status and marry into a wealthy family, becoming a phoenix from a sparrow.

But such stories only happen in novels, not in real life. Even if a woman managed to marry into a wealthy family, her life wouldn’t necessarily be good. Her husband would be out enjoying life every day, and she wouldn’t dare complain because she depended on him for everything.

And when rich men gets tired of them, they would be kicked out without a penny, having to find an honest man to take them in…

Wealthy people weren’t stupid. The idea of ordinary women marrying into wealth and changing their fate was a myth. Marriages in China have always been about matching social status. Wealthy people wouldn’t marry them.

“Goodbye, Young Master Jiang…” The two maids glanced at each other and left quickly, realizing Jiang Che was already impatient with them. If they angered him further, there would be serious consequences.