Chapter 9: 009 Warning and Admonition: The Tang Family Will Not Tolerate Outsiders’ Impertinence Chapter 9: 009 Warning and Admonition: The Tang Family Will Not Tolerate Outsiders’ Impertinence Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The wail of police sirens approached, like the climax of summer interrupted by a sudden chilling rain.
In the Jiang Family’s living room, several students were freshmen who had just entered college, their youthful innocence not fully faded.
Confronted with Tang Wan’s domineering tactics, even those with a clear conscience wanted nothing to do with the police, their faces turned pale and bodies weak.
“Tang Mo, your sister’s going too far, isn’t she, calling the police like we’re all thieves?”
“Yeah, look how scared the girls are.” A few boys pretended to stay calm.
“We came here for fun, and now this…”
They realized Tang Wan was impenetrable and could only look to Tang Mo for help.
Tang Mo was clever, not stupid. It was clear Tang Wan’s actions targeted her. As the sirens grew louder, she had never experienced such a situation before, her gaze wavered, and panic crept in.
The people were invited by her. Being slandered as thieves and questioned by the police, where would she have the face to return to school afterward?
“Sister, what was lost, maybe I can compensate you, no need to go to such lengths.”
The sirens, like an insidious tune, drew nearer, unsettling her mind.
Her voice trembled, her speech broken.
“Momo.” Tang Wan’s voice was soft, her sudden affectionate tone made Tang Mo’s heart tighten, “You’ve been with the Jiang Family for ten years now, haven’t you?”
“Mm.” Tang Mo looked at the person sitting elegantly on the single sofa.
Graceful and poised, despite the chaos in the living room, her lips held a faint smile, and there wasn’t a hint of disorder in her expression.
Jiang Jinsang’s hands were calmly clasped, resting on her knee,
Her words, our Jiang Family, effectively shut Tang Mo out, it stung.
“You’ve been in our family for so long, I’ve never had the chance to tutor you in your studies. I’m a few years older than you, and I can teach you about the principles of life, to avoid a repeat of this morning’s incident, sparking laughter at you.”
The Jiang Family members exchanged glances, this Miss Tang had a way with words!
Not only did she dig into wounds, but she also brought up past embarrassments. Clearly afraid Tang Mo forgot about being humiliated by her family’s Fifth Master in the morning.
“Sister…” It was the first time Tang Mo saw Tang Wan , and it worried her.
“You mean to privately compensate me? Such behavior is nurturing evil, thinking you’re preserving your image? That petty thief would just laugh at you, thinking you’re a fool with too much money. Not punishing small evils only indulges bigger ones, you think you’re helping him? You’re harming him!”
“Even if I say not to pursue it, now that the police are here, how am I supposed to explain? Claim I reported the wrong case, or filed a false report? Playing with the police? Take responsibility?”
“Besides, my actions are also in your best interest.”
Tang Wan smiled at the people in front of her, even sitting, she didn’t lose an ounce of her imposing presence.
“Today I lost something, even if I don’t pursue it, so many servants saw it. If word gets out, everyone will just think there’s a thief among your classmates, and there might even be mutual suspicion among them, which isn’t a good thing.”
“I know that by doing this, you all feel wronged, but doesn’t everyone want to prove their innocence?”
“You are upright, what is there to fear?”
A few people exchanged looks, this made sense; they weren’t thieves, after all. What was there to be afraid of?
“Earlier, everyone was agitated, and I can understand. Once the police arrive, if you can prove you are all innocent and the stolen items aren’t on you, I will apologize to each one of you.”
“I borrowed some men from the Fifth Master, not to trap you, but because I don’t want you to leave out of impulse.”
Tang Wan’s mouth curved slightly, but there wasn’t a trace of warmth in her gaze, as she chuckled softly.
“If the police had to find you at school and question you, wouldn’t that be even more embarrassing?”
“Everything I’m doing is for your own good. Don’t you think so?”
The arrival of the police had stupefied the students, and these words from Tang Wan only sent chills down their spines.
If they rushed out and were dragged back by the police, they’d never show their faces again.
Seeing their silence, Tang Wan simply smiled.
“If anyone feels what I’ve done is truly unreasonable, you’re free to leave now…”
The people behind Jiang Jinsang almost couldn’t hold back their laughter.
This maneuver by Miss Tang was classic, getting an advantage and still acting magnanimous. With the police at the door, anyone leaving now would seem guilty. Who would dare move?
Just a few minutes ago, this group of students acted as if falsely accused by Tang Wan and ready to fight. Now they seemed like wilted plants.
Tang Mo stood to the side, her fingers clenched tight into a fist, feeling that Tang Wan’s move was too ruthless.
She was effectively trampled underfoot, yet still obliged to thank her.
“Sister…” Tang Mo’s voice shook.
Tang Wan raised a hand, brushing her hair back casually, “You’ve just finished your college entrance exams, started university, in high spirits, making new friends. I’m happy for you. I didn’t intend to cause trouble for your classmates today, nor make it hard for you, but you also need to understand…”
“This is the Jiang Family, not a place for an outsider to act brazenly, let alone a petty thief!”
“Does this person really think by taking some of my jewelry, wearing it raises their worth, turning into a wealthy lady?”
“It’s simply laughable!”
Her voice was soft, even tinged with amusement, but those last words!
Sharp and cutting, piercing straight to the spine.
Even the Jiang Family members took a sharp intake of breath, my goodness, those words were vicious enough.
This wasn’t just about catching a thief; it was about pressing this second miss to the ground.
Using strength against strength, warning to shock a more powerful opponent!
Jiang Jinsang’s fingers lightly tapped on his knee, feeling more and more…
That Miss Tang was truly interesting.