Chapter 21.2

This was an existing trend, and she simply added her post under the topic.

After uploading, she turned to Ji Jing. “Where are we going?”

Ji Jing hesitated for a moment before explaining the situation about Dai Jun. In a calm tone, he asked, “Do you want to go check it out?”

Hearing this, Tang Ruan took a deep breath, smiling faintly while gritting her teeth. “Of course I do. Why wouldn’t I? I want to see exactly what kind of nonsense he’s spreading!”

Ji Jing: “…Alright, then let’s go.”

–

When the two of them left the house together late at night, the butler couldn’t have been more delighted.

He had watched the young master and young mistress’s relationship change day by day, like witnessing the growth of a child. The excitement and joy he felt were indescribable. As the old butler, he truly worried himself sick over their affairs.

–

The bar was lively, and the deafening music could already be heard from the entrance.

This bar was the same one they had visited previously. It was only now that Tang Ruan recalled why Dai Jun was still able to come here and party—this bar operated on a VIP membership system, and Dai Jun held a VIP card that she herself had applied for. During their last meeting, she had been too furious—so angry that she lost her composure. Add to that her disorientation from having just transmigrated into this novel world, and she completely forgot to inform the staff to cancel that card.

As Ji Jing parked the car, he glanced at the woman sitting in the passenger seat. Tang Ruan’s makeup hadn’t changed; it was the same as when he saw her earlier in the afternoon. Even now, her face showed no trace of oiliness, something he found somewhat fascinating.

In the dim, flickering light from a distance, Ji Jing observed her expression. Seeing her lips pressed into a straight line, he could roughly guess her mood wasn’t great. After a brief moment of thought, he cleared his throat and gently reminded her, “We’re here.”

Tang Ruan responded softly, “Sorry.”

Turning to look at Ji Jing, she said earnestly, “I’m sorry for causing you trouble.”

She truly felt that she had inconvenienced him. Although this problem stemmed from the original owner of this body, she now was Tang Ruan. It was only right to apologize to Ji Jing. She hadn’t expected there to be any follow-up with Dai Jun after the previous threat, thinking the man would retreat quietly. However, she hadn’t anticipated—

After just about a month of peace, he started stirring up trouble again.

She sneered coldly, got out of the car, and said, “I’ll explain everything later. Let’s go in for now.”

Looking up at Ji Jing, her gaze was calm and clear as she said, “I can assure you, there was never anything between Dai Jun and me. The most inappropriate thing we’ve done is probably holding hands.”

Ji Jing’s eyes flickered slightly, and a low, almost inaudible hum escaped his throat.

“Let’s go.”

To say he wasn’t bothered would be a lie. Even if Ji Jing didn’t have any feelings for Tang Ruan, she was still his wife on paper. He wouldn’t tolerate any rumors tarnishing his reputation. That’s why he harbored no goodwill toward Dai Jun. Hearing about him always filled Ji Jing with an unexplainable anger.

Still, Tang Ruan’s straightforward explanation made Ji Jing believe her. It wasn’t because of blind trust but because Tang Ruan had always been proud and honest. She wasn’t the type to lie.

Before their marriage ended, there was no need for her to deceive him. In fact, when she first started having feelings for Dai Jun, she didn’t even wait for Ji Jing to confront her. She had approached him directly, requesting a divorce so she could pursue her “true love.”

The two entered the bar together. Ding Zerui was already waiting for them at the entrance. When he saw the strikingly attractive pair approaching, he couldn’t help but feel a bit stunned.

“You… you actually came.” Turning his gaze to Tang Ruan, he forced a polite smile and said, “Hello, sister-in-law. I’m Ding Zerui. We met at your wedding.”

Tang Ruan offered a small smile and nodded. “I remember you.”

Ding Zerui was one of Ji Jing’s childhood friends, along with Gu Tian and Xi Zijin. The four of them were considered the “elite bachelor squad.” Of course, to the public, Ji Jing still occupied that position—very few people were aware of his marriage.

Ding Zerui was surprised that she remembered him.

“Well, that’s an honor for me.”

Tang Ruan: “…”

It didn’t seem like he felt particularly honored.

She let out an awkward laugh and said softly, “I’m sorry for troubling you all.”

Ding Zerui chuckled and waved it off. “It’s no trouble for us. But for Ji Jing, well… taking an undeserved reputation like this isn’t great. It’s not every day you get hit with a green hat…” His words, aimed at Ji Jing, were blunt, directly pointing out Tang Ruan’s past mistakes.

The old Tang Ruan would’ve stormed off in anger, but the current her wouldn’t. The truth was that this whole mess was indeed her fault. So she quietly listened, then sincerely apologized, “You’re right. I was wrong in the past. I embarrassed Ji Jing in front of everyone, and I’m truly sorry. It won’t happen again.”

Ding Zerui blinked in surprise, then turned to Ji Jing with a confused expression.

He had spoken out of loyalty, feeling outraged on Ji Jing’s behalf. After all, no man should have to endure the humiliation of their wife being unfaithful. And this wasn’t just any man—it was Ji Jing, a highly successful individual. Worse still, the rumors about the “green hat” were spreading fast, and soon, the entire bar might know about it.

What Ding Zerui hadn’t expected was Tang Ruan’s calm and polite reaction. She not only accepted his scolding quietly but even apologized to him in a composed manner.

Ji Jing cleared his throat and gave Ding Zerui a cold glare before turning to Tang Ruan. “Let’s head over there.”

“Okay.”

–

Gu Tian gripped his wine glass tightly, the veins in his hand standing out as he listened to the nonsense coming out of the man across from him. If it weren’t for the need to complete the task at hand, the glass in his hand would’ve already been smashed against the man’s face.

He let out a cold laugh, his gaze filled with disdain as he looked at the smug face of Dai Jun.

Dai Jun, oblivious to the tension, raised his head and said proudly, “Bro, let me tell you… Ji Jing’s wife and I definitely had a thing. That woman’s skin is so fair, so smooth…” He licked his lips, his expression lewd and disgusting. “And her legs… don’t even get me started on how soft and delicate they feel.”

“Can you believe it? That cold, untouchable woman… in bed, she’s so—”

“Ah!”

Before he could finish, chaos erupted. Tang Ruan, who had just walked in and heard those words, instinctively reached for something to throw at him. But before she could act, all hell had already broken loose.

The sound of shattering glass startled everyone in the bar.

“What the hell!”
“Ahhh!”

Standing beside Tang Ruan, Ji Jing grabbed a glass from a nearby table and smashed it against Dai Jun’s head without hesitation. The glass shattered, leaving Dai Jun momentarily stunned as pain shot from the back of his head. Before he could react, Ji Jing seized his collar, his grip tightening around Dai Jun’s throat, forcing him to lift his gaze.

Dai Jun’s eyes widened in fear, his terror evident.

The fierce aura radiating from Ji Jing was something Tang Ruan had never seen before. The brutality in his movements shocked her.

Meanwhile, Ding Zerui and the bar owner hurried to evacuate the other patrons, leaving the area empty except for their small group.

“You—”

Ji Jing slammed Dai Jun’s head onto the table, his voice calm and icy. “Did my wife ever tell you? If you dared to act out again, her husband would take care of you.”

Blood trickled from Dai Jun’s mouth, and shards of glass pierced his forehead. Wailing like a wounded animal, he screamed, “Murder! Murder!”

Tang Ruan, standing at a distance, slowly walked over with measured steps. She glanced at Ji Jing and calmly said, “Let him go.”

Ji Jing shot her a look, his brows furrowing as if to ask whether she felt pity for Dai Jun.

Tang Ruan shook her head. The moment Ji Jing released his grip and Dai Jun stood up, she abruptly delivered a swift kick to his crotch.

“Ahhhh!”
“Holy—”
“Damn, little sis-in-law… that’s impressive.”

Ding Zerui and Gu Tian, watching from the side, involuntarily shivered. Ji Jing, however, smirked, his previously tense lips curving into a faint smile.

Tang Ruan’s kick landed squarely on Dai Jun’s most sensitive area, leaving him writhing on the ground in agony, his cries echoing through the room. The glass shards on the floor only added to his torment.

“You… you bitch…”

Tang Ruan leaned down slightly and stepped on him with the heel of her stiletto. Her voice, cool and devoid of softness, carried an unmistakable warning: “It seems I didn’t kick hard enough since you’re still able to speak.”

She pressed her heel down harder, eliciting more screams from Dai Jun. Her gaze remained cold as she sneered, “If you dare spout nonsense about me again, you might not be a man anymore.”

Ding Zerui: “…”
Gu Tian: “…”
Ji Jing: “…”

Ji Jing coughed lightly, glancing at the woman standing confidently in front of him. Considering the scene, he restrained himself and said, “Tang Ruan, let them handle it.”

He stepped closer to her side, lowering his voice. “You don’t need to get your hands dirty.”

Tang Ruan replied softly, “Alright.” She lifted her gaze to meet his, her demeanor instantly softening. In a tone tinged with grievance, she added, “But I couldn’t just let someone casually tarnish my husband’s reputation, could I? I didn’t cheat on you. Not only did he slander me, but he also tried to ruin your name.”

Ji Jing: “…”

Ding Zerui and Gu Tian exchanged glances, both seeing disbelief in each other’s eyes.

What the hell—
How could someone switch attitudes this quickly?

Ji Jing, long accustomed to this, didn’t find it surprising. Instead, he kicked Dai Jun in the same area Tang Ruan had targeted, adding insult to injury. He then gestured to the bodyguards nearby. “Take him to the police. Report him for causing a disturbance at the bar.”

The bodyguard responded, “Understood.”

—

The group soon left the bar, which had fallen into chaos. Ji Jing ensured all expenses were added to his account before leading Tang Ruan and the others out.

Once outside, Ji Jing called his lawyer, handling the matter with precision before turning to Tang Ruan. His tone was reassuring. “I’ll take care of him. Don’t worry about it.”

“Thank you,” Tang Ruan replied.

Ji Jing hesitated for a moment before saying, “You really…”

“What?”

Ji Jing thought back to the fierce determination in her movements earlier. It still felt surreal.

“Nothing. Let’s head over.”

The two walked toward Ding Zerui and Gu Tian, who had been waiting. The moment they arrived, Gu Tian couldn’t hold back his admiration. His eyes sparkled as he said, “Sis-in-law, you’re amazing! That kick earlier was incredible.”

Tang Ruan: “…” She forced a smile, unsure if that was truly a compliment, but she accepted it nonetheless. “Thank you.”

Gu Tian continued, “I used to have the wrong impression of you. Who knew you were so impressive?”

Unable to take it any longer, Ding Zerui smacked Gu Tian on the back of the head and grumbled, “Say something normal for once. Stop acting like you’ve never seen the world.”

Gu Tian turned back to Tang Ruan, eyes lighting up. “Sis-in-law, have you ever considered acting? With your moves earlier, you’d be perfect for action scenes. Have you thought about it?”

Ji Jing scoffed coldly from the side, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Do you think I don’t exist?”

Gu Tian: “…”
Tang Ruan: “…”

She chuckled, politely declining Gu Tian’s suggestion. “Thanks, but I’m not cut out for acting.”

The group stood by the entrance as a chilly wind blew past. Tang Ruan instinctively rubbed her arms and glanced at the three men, saying nothing.

Noticing her subtle movement, Ji Jing cast a brief look her way before casually asking, “Are we continuing?”

Gu Tian, seizing the moment, suggested enthusiastically, “Since we’re all out, how about grabbing a late-night snack, little sis-in-law? Care to join us?”

Tang Ruan’s eyes lit up. “Sure! What are we having? Can I choose?”

“Of course you can,” Gu Tian said, pointing at Ji Jing. “Your husband’s paying, so eat whatever you want.”

Hearing this, Tang Ruan smiled. “How about barbecue?”

“Absolutely!”

With that, the decision was made. The others didn’t object, and the four of them headed off to grab barbecue. However, before they reached their destination, Tang Ruan received a call from Cheng Mushi.

As soon as the call connected, Cheng Mushi’s excited voice came through. “Tang Ruan! You’ve gone viral!”