Chapter 5: Slapping the Wife’s Face; Mrs. Qin Pays a Personal Visit to Plead

Lu Fan had long been aware of the treacherous nature of human hearts, but he never expected Jiang Ruxue to stab him so cruelly at a moment like this.

“Ruxue, you clearly know I have medical skills,” he said incredulously, staring at her.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ruxue shot him a fierce glare. “Madam, he’s so young—how could he possibly know anything about medicine? You’d better trust Doctor Huo; he’s the true expert on tumors. I’m taking this useless brat away so he won’t be an eyesore.”

Lu Fan hurriedly tried to explain, “Madam, no, you absolutely must not give Third Master Qin anti-cancer drugs. The consequences could be disastrous—Third Master’s body can’t withstand the backlash…”

But Old Madam Qin found his words utterly unconvincing and waved her hand dismissively. “Please have this young man leave.”

Lin Ziyu wanted to say more, but Old Madam Qin stopped her. “Ziyu, let Doctor Huo try his best. Otherwise, Third Master will truly lose his life.”

A gleam of joy appeared on Shen Qianye’s face. “Madam, you are wise. Lu Fan is a useless nobody who can’t do anything. It’s a joke to let him treat and save lives.”

Jiang Ruxue dragged Lu Fan into the car, glaring at him angrily as she shouted, “Are you crazy? Do you really think your little tricks can solve a disease that even the top experts can’t cure? Do you know how many great doctors have failed to help Third Master Qin in the past two months? If you want to die, don’t drag the Jiang family down with you!”

A faint disappointment clouded Lu Fan’s eyes. “So, you don’t dare call yourself my wife in front of others because you’re afraid I’ll bring trouble to the Jiang family?”

Having seen through Jiang Ruxue’s thoughts, Lu Fan’s words made her furious and embarrassed. “Wife? Don’t forget we’re about to divorce. By the way, I’ve already told my father about you and Lin Ziyu. You’d better figure out how to explain that!”

With that, Jiang Ruxue slammed on the accelerator.

Her mind was filled with the image of Lin Ziyu gripping Lu Fan’s wrist just now. She had thought he was a meek loser, but it turned out he had his own tricks.

Lu Fan was deeply disappointed in her. He had agreed to the divorce earlier to let her be with Shen Qianye.

Over the years, Jiang Ruxue had drunkenly called out Shen Qianye’s name, so he had wanted her to find true happiness.

But he never imagined she would do something like this.

“Ruxue, believe me, it won’t even be half a day before the Qin family comes begging me to save Third Master.”

“I think you’re really crazy, Lu Fan. Even if you’re jealous of Qianye and want to prove yourself, a person should know their own limits. Just look at yourself—what are you even worth?”

The car sped toward the Jiang family estate. Lu Fan said nothing, staring at his reflection on the window.

What am I worth?

Ha, Jiang Ruxue would soon find out.

He lowered his head and sent a message to his senior sister, telling her to remain calm and wait.

Upon arriving at the Jiang residence, Jiang’s father exploded in rage as soon as Lu Fan stepped inside. “You wretched beast, what kind of trouble have you caused? Kneel down now!”

Having been a live-in son-in-law for several years, no one in the Jiang family treated Lu Fan as one of their own. He wasn’t even allowed to sit at the table during festivals; he had to help out in the kitchen.

He had endured all this for Jiang Ruxue’s sake. Although the family mostly mocked him verbally, they never physically harmed him.

Lu Fan stood up straight and coldly faced the Jiang family members. “Why should I kneel?”

Jiang’s father held a long whip. “Since you came through the Jiang family’s door, you live as a Jiang and die as a Jiang ghost. Yet you’ve been stabbing us in the back, getting cozy with the Lin family. Lu Fan, you have some nerve!”

He raised his hand and lashed at Lu Fan, who caught the whip with his palm.

“Father-in-law, speak reasonably. Have you involved me in any family affairs these past five years?”

Jiang’s father was momentarily taken aback. “No, you haven’t.”

“So how would I know you’re at odds with the Lin family? Where’s the betrayal?” Lu Fan straightened his back and spoke each word clearly.

They always treated him as an outsider, not even sharing trivial family matters with him, let alone confidential documents. Now they accused him without cause—it was laughable.

Jiang’s father knew he was wrong but was unwilling to lose face in front of others.

He lashed the whip hard, causing Lu Fan’s palm to bleed instantly.

Still unsatisfied, he struck Lu Fan sharply again. “How dare you talk back! You’re an outsider with no right to speak in the Jiang family. Being involved with the Lin family is your fault!”

Jiang Ruxue saw the bloodied wound on Lu Fan’s right hand and felt a pang of sympathy.

After all, Lu Fan was a loser, but he had treated her well over the years. She didn’t want things to get too humiliating.

“All right, Lu Fan, just kneel down and apologize to Dad. Admit your fault.”

Blood dripped from Lu Fan’s fingertips. He looked at Jiang Ruxue coolly. “I did nothing wrong. Why should I apologize?”

Jiang’s mother sneered with disgust. “Raising you for five years was worse than raising a dog. At least a dog knows how to bark.”

The old Jiang patriarch, leaning on his cane, wore a dark expression. Five years ago, Lu Fan had pulled him back from the brink of death.

It was thanks to Lu Fan that he could still walk naturally today.

Yet he felt no gratitude, only thinking he was lucky.

“Enough, don’t waste words on him. This brat is a disaster. If it weren’t for Ruxue’s quick thinking to bring him back, Third Master Qin would be dead by now, and the Jiang family would be finished! Divorce—immediately.”

“Dad, you’re right. Who knows what other reckless things he might do to get Ruxue? This hot potato needs to be thrown out as soon as possible.”

Before long, Jiang’s father struck Lu Fan’s arm again with the whip. “You useless fool, still wanting to compete with Qianye? What are you? Let meI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.