[I knew it! ]
[Chase Jiang is here to stir things up!]
[Alright, enough, bro!]
[What's so wrong with being a person?]
[I really have no interest in Ethan Su…]
Chase Jiang stood nearby, his deep blue suit accentuating his slender, upright figure. Upon hearing Maggie Jiang's inner thoughts, he couldn't help but chuckle. A sly glint danced in his eyes. "So the seemingly arrogant 'villain' actually has such an interesting inner world," he thought. Compared to the hypocritical version of Maggie Jiang from the plot, the real her, in this moment, felt like an uncut gem, emitting a unique charm.
Thinking back to the Su family's birthday banquet the previous day, Chase Jiang had deliberately stirred the pot, expecting the plot to spiral into chaos. To his surprise, Maggie Jiang had managed to turn the situation around with nothing but her silver tongue. This had only piqued Chase Jiang's curiosity even more, like discovering a new world. "According to Maggie Jiang, Ethan Su is the main male lead, a key character in the story. What would happen if I encouraged Ethan Su to be with Maggie Jiang? How would the plot unfold then?" The more Chase Jiang thought about it, the more excited he became, his eyes shining with mischievous anticipation.
Meanwhile, Ethan Su, who could also hear Maggie Jiang's thoughts, was standing off to the side, his face alternating between pale and flushed. Dressed in a custom black suit, he looked every bit the fairy-tale prince. But when he heard Maggie Jiang say she wasn't interested in him, a complex mix of emotions welled up inside him. The woman who had pursued him for three months had now, in one thought, rejected him. A strong sense of disappointment hit him. "Hmph, she was so passionate before, and now she suddenly changes her attitude. Ethan Su isn't someone who can be called and dismissed at will!" His pride stung, and he decided to play along with Chase Jiang's teasing to get back at Maggie Jiang.
"You're right. I think Maggie Jiang is a hundred times better than Bella Yang!" Ethan Su said, trying to keep his cool, but stealing a quick glance at Maggie Jiang.
[Oh no, the Barbie Q is ruined.]
[Ethan Su's character arc is falling apart?]
Maggie Jiang's head spun, as if struck by a thunderclap. "The main male lead's character is collapsing—this plot is falling apart! If this continues, I, the 'villain,' will be written off early!" Panic spread through her, and she unconsciously gripped the hem of her dress.
"Really? You think so too?" Chase Jiang's eyes lit up with excitement, as if he'd discovered treasure. He eagerly leaned toward Ethan Su.
"I really do," Ethan Su replied, his cheeks turning slightly pink as he lowered his head, trying to hide his embarrassment. He had intended to tease Maggie Jiang, but now, even he felt a little embarrassed.
"Then why didn't you accept Maggie Jiang's feelings earlier, when she pursued you for so long?" Chase Jiang asked, his eyes practically sparkling with curiosity as he eagerly sought more secrets.
"I… I wanted to… test her." Ethan Su stammered, his pale ears turning pink. Lying was never his strong suit, and right now, he wished he could vanish into the floor.
"Ah!" Chase Jiang suddenly clapped his hands, exaggerating for effect. "Now you regret it, don't you? If you'd accepted Maggie Jiang sooner, none of this would've happened! Even if Bella Yang showed up with the engagement contract, what difference would it make? You're already Maggie Jiang's man!"
"Hiss… Wait!" Chase Jiang's eyes widened in mock surprise. "Doesn't that mean… officially you're Bella Yang's fiancé, but actually… you're Maggie Jiang's man? If you switch that around, doesn't it mean Maggie Jiang's already… been with Bella Yang's fiancé? Wow, this is way too exciting!"
With a loud clang, Maggie Jiang's hand trembled, and her wine glass fell straight into the dish of soup beside her, splashing water everywhere. The surrounding guests shot her strange looks, and Maggie Jiang wanted nothing more than to crawl into the nearest hole and disappear.
[Oh my god, I've lost it!]
[How does this kid's mind work?!]
[What do you mean she's "been with Bella Yang's fiancé?"]
[Stop making things worse! If this plot falls apart, I'm going to deal with you first!]
Ethan Su's face instantly turned scarlet, practically glowing with embarrassment. "I just wanted to tease Maggie Jiang, and now I've ended up caught in this mess because of Chase Jiang! What do I do now? Maggie Jiang must have heard everything. How am I going to face her after this?!" His mind raced with regret.
However, Chase Jiang didn't let up. "Hey, why is your face so red?" He patted Ethan Su's shoulder playfully. "You look so handsome, I'd totally fall for you if I were a woman! Tsk, don't be shy. Do you agree with what I said?"
"Please stop…" Ethan Su mumbled, his voice barely above a whisper. "We're in public, what if someone hears this?"
"Don't worry, if someone hears it, it's fine." Chase Jiang waved his hand dismissively. "You're too handsome not to be adored! Every woman loves a handsome guy, or maybe… every woman longs for this kind of thrilling romance! Maggie Jiang is a winner in life!"
[Dude, just be a person!]
[This "thrilling romance" is some next-level nonsense!]
[What do you mean I have a thing with Ethan Su?!]
Maggie Jiang was internally screaming, completely exasperated with Chase Jiang's constant chaos. "This guy is the plot-wrecking king! He'll say anything! At this rate, forget the plot, I'm going to lose my mind!"
"Please, just stop…" Ethan Su shot Chase Jiang a desperate look. He had never interacted with Chase Jiang before and never imagined this carefree, bold boy would be so relentless in his teasing. It was more than Ethan Su could handle.
[Please, I'm begging you to just shut up!]
[If this keeps going, I won't just have a plot collapse, I'll be the one "harmonized"!]
Maggie Jiang silently prayed, hoping Chase Jiang would take the hint and stop. But seeing the look of excitement on his face, she knew that this chaotic mess was just beginning…
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