Ji Ningxue, I've Set My Eyes on You

"Sorry I'm late."

A graceful figure in a tight purple dress hurriedly appeared at the entrance, instantly drawing the attention of many—including Jiang Che. After all, who doesn’t appreciate beauty?

Unlike most lecherous men, Jiang Che had his own approach when it came to admiring women. He always started with their eyes. If the beauty didn’t glance his way... only then would his gaze wander downward.

"Not bad. Ji Ningxue’s luck level seems pretty high—she must be a destined female lead," Jiang Che muttered to himself.

If Ji Ningxue was indeed a destined female lead, then a protagonist with heaven-defying luck would inevitably appear in her life.

Wait a minute... Gu Lingfei had mentioned before that Ji Ningxue was already married. That meant her husband was most likely the so-called "chosen one."

Thanks to inheriting Lin Yu’s "Divine Medical Skills," Jiang Che could tell at a glance that Ji Ningxue was still untouched. Leaving such a ripe, stunning beauty untouched? The identity of this "chosen one" was practically screaming at him.

What else could he be but a useless live-in son-in-law?

...

"Ningning, you’re not late at all. We just got here too," Gu Lingfei said with a faint smile.

"Feifei, I knew you’d come."

Ji Ningxue’s eyes then shifted to Jiang Che beside Gu Lingfei. "And this is...?"

"Oh, this is my boyfriend," Gu Lingfei replied cheerfully, looping her arm through Jiang Che’s.

Ji Ningxue’s eyes widened. "B-Boyfriend? Feifei, since when did you have a boyfriend?"

Gu Lingfei pouted. "You’re married, aren’t you? Can’t I have a boyfriend too?"

At the mention of marriage, Ji Ningxue’s expression instantly darkened, as if recalling something utterly revolting. "Feifei, let’s not ruin the mood today. I don’t want to talk about that."

Clearly, Ji Ningxue’s married life was far from happy. Just the thought of her worthless husband was enough to make her blood boil.

She was the proud heiress of the Ji family, overseeing corporate assets worth billions. Yet, she had been forced to marry a good-for-nothing. Though she had never let him lay a finger on her in the three years since their wedding, it remained an indelible stain on her life.

Seeing Ji Ningxue’s disgusted expression, Jiang Che was certain—this was definitely a live-in son-in-law situation.

To be honest, he wasn’t keen on playing the role of a homewrecker. But the thought of cuckolding some worthless son-in-law gave him an inexplicable thrill.

Back when he used to read those "son-in-law" novels, he’d always found the plots ridiculous. These protagonists had the power to dominate, yet they chose to hide their abilities and play the fool.

Sure, he could understand the need for dramatic tension—authors had to keep readers hooked. But going three years without even holding hands? That was just absurd.

If it were Jiang Che, three years into the marriage, she’d already be pregnant with their third child—thoroughly molded inside and out.

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Jiang Che’s gaze unconsciously drifted back to Ji Ningxue, and he swallowed hard.

This woman was downright stunning—her curves were lethally seductive. If she were to slip into a traditional cheongsam, it would be downright deadly.

Though Ji Ningxue, Gu Lingfei, and Leng Ningqiu all shared the same icy CEO archetype, there were still stark differences between them.

Ji Ningxue’s figure was slightly fuller—not fat, just a little extra softness in all the right places. Her thighs and waist carried just enough plushness to make her perfect for cuddling.

Weighing no more than 110 pounds, she was an untouched, peerless beauty.

...

Ever since Ji Ningxue arrived, Zhou Kai’s attention had shifted entirely from Jiang Che to her.

But when Zhou Kai accidentally caught Jiang Che’s gaze, his heart skipped a beat. "Damn... does Jiang Che have his eyes on Ji Ningxue too?"

Zhou Kai’s expression stiffened. Ji Ningxue had always been his white moonlight. Even though she was married to some nobody, seeing her again still stirred his emotions.

Yet, the way Jiang Che was looking at her sent a chill down his spine.

Dammit! Was Jiang Che really setting his sights on Ningxue?

As the young master of the Zhou family, Zhou Kai had always envied Jiang Che’s playboy lifestyle—surrounded by beauties, inheriting a trillion-dollar empire before even turning 20, with no siblings to compete for the family fortune.

Meanwhile, Zhou Kai’s own father had over a dozen illegitimate children running around. Just thinking about it gave him a headache.

Given Jiang Che’s track record, there was an 80% chance he was already plotting to claim Ji Ningxue.

"Damn it, isn’t Gu Lingfei enough for you?" Zhou Kai muttered through gritted teeth, fists clenched.

Ji Ningxue’s useless husband was nothing to him. But if Jiang Che made a move... he’d have no choice but to step aside.

"Hmm?" Jiang Che shot Zhou Kai a sidelong glance, and the latter broke out in a cold sweat.

Instinctively, Zhou Kai lowered his head. He understood that look.

This class reunion had been his idea—originally, he’d planned to confess to Ji Ningxue, secretly summon her worthless husband to humiliate him, get Ji Ningxue drunk, and then whisk her away. A flawless plan.

But Jiang Che’s presence had thrown everything into chaos.

He had no choice but to abort. Still, that useless son-in-law was probably already on his way.

...

After taking her seat, Ji Ningxue cast a glance at Jiang Che beside Gu Lingfei.

Hmph, Feifei must’ve gone all out this time—hiring a fake boyfriend?

Noticing Jiang Che’s lingering gaze, Ji Ningxue curled her lips in a provocative smirk.

Tsk tsk, such a young little guy. Did she pull him out of high school?

Clearly, the sharp-witted Ji Ningxue believed she’d seen through the act. After all, hiring a temporary boyfriend was such a cliché. Gu Lingfei had never had a man by her side all these years—how could one just appear out of nowhere?

Jiang Che raised his eyes, meeting her gaze head-on.

Oh? Calling me little? Even your bestie Gu Lingfei wouldn’t dare say that!

...

An inexplicable tension filled the air.

Under normal circumstances, this would be the part where the rich second-generation Zhou Kai would show off, mocking Ji Ningxue’s useless husband, provoking her anger—only for the son-in-law to arrive at the last moment and turn the tables.

The son-in-law would endure the humiliation, his schemes deepening, as the author built up the readers’ frustration before delivering a cathartic payoff.

But with Jiang Che here, Zhou Kai didn’t dare utter a word. Though he was the host, the moment Jiang Che appeared... he was reduced to nothing more than a lapdog.

Jiang Che glanced at Zhou Kai and, using his internal energy, sent a voice transmission straight to his ears.

"Ji Ningxue is mine."

Zhou Kai, already on edge, nearly jumped out of his skin at the sudden voice in his head.

Zhou Kai quickly turned his head, scanning his surroundings, but the nearest person was over a meter away. Who had just whispered in his ear?

"Class monitor? Class monitor, what's wrong with you?"

[I am Jiang Che, a grandmaster-level martial artist. I’ve taken a liking to Ji Ningxue. I heard she has a useless husband—steer the conversation in that direction and humiliate her...]