Villain Marrying The Heroine Is Perfectly Plausible, Right? - Chapter 95:

Chapter 95: I Earn Money to Support My Family, While You’re as Beautiful as Flowers:

Chen Lang suddenly understood why his father had called him at that hour—this was something meant to be discussed privately.

Father Chen asked directly, “Did you know that Jiang Mengyao came to the capital?”

Chen Lang countered, “She… did she go to our family home?”

He had already suspected as much.

Father Chen confirmed it. “That’s right. This girl was willing to spend 100 million yuan just to build your reputation. She really has a bit of her grandfather’s spirit.”

As he spoke, Father Chen’s tone turned nostalgic.

“When I was younger, her grandfather came to the capital too. We got along very well back then.

He came from humble beginnings, but rose through his own strength. He literally fought his way to the top. A true hero—smart and brave.

Now that he’s no longer with us, it’s only right that we look after the descendants of the Xiajiang family.”

He then explained what had happened when Jiang Mengyao visited the Chen family.

What she had told Chen Lang at the clubhouse—that she wanted to take over the Jiang family’s shares and seek protection—was all true.

But even before she arrived in the capital, she had already made her move.

She had prepared a backup plan for the bonfire party.

The Chen family didn’t need that 100 million yuan, nor would they accept it casually.

So Jiang Mengyao took a bold step.

Without informing Chen Lang, she donated the money to his alma mater under his name, boosting his public image and influence.

In short, she used 100 million yuan to buy Chen Lang a good reputation.

This wasn’t just a simple favor—it was a huge gamble.

A gamble that involved the Jiang family’s future.

Right now, it was as if a sharp blade was hanging over the Jiang family’s neck.

If the Chen family refused to help or refused to acknowledge her efforts, the Jiang family would have no options left.

The moment the blade dropped, they would be finished.

But if the Chen family agreed, and the Jiang family handed over their shares in exchange, they could secure long-term peace.

It was like a warrior sacrificing his arm to save his life.

Father Chen explained that once Jiang Mengyao arrived in the capital, she personally visited both him and Chen’s mother.

She clearly explained the matter of the shares and the proposed partnership.

Chen Lang felt his scalp tingle.

He remembered how Jiang Mengyao had blushed and acted all spoiled in the clubhouse, even winking at him in the internet café.

But he now realized—that wasn’t the real her.

She was bold. She had guts. Even a bit of madness.

She dared to risk 100 million yuan on a favor. If it didn’t work, everything would be lost.

More importantly, this showed that the older generation of the Jiang family trusted her enough to put their entire future in her hands—even though she was just in her twenties.

As expected from the legendary Underground Queen of Nanjiang—she truly had both brains and courage.

Just from Father Chen’s tone, Chen Lang could already tell what decision had been made.

Sure enough, Father Chen finally said,

“I had a close relationship with her grandfather. Can you help me this time? The Jiang family is now transitioning into a completely clean business. Jiang Mengyao has promised to sever all old ties.

“And let’s not forget—she gave you 100 million yuan. We owe her this favor. Also, it’s time for you to start doing something meaningful in Nanjiang. Take this chance to learn how the company works and get familiar with the business side of things. Your mother and I talked it over—we’ll accept the shares, and you’ll step in to help the Jiang family.”

After hearing this, Chen Lang knew there was no room to refuse.

Even from a plot perspective, this was the right move—accepting the shares to protect the Jiang family.

In the original story, Ye Chen had already risen with the help of the Sun family. He was quite influential in Nanjiang by now.

But judging by how he looked standing at the school gate yesterday—

If Chen Lang hadn’t “helped” him resign, Ye Chen might still be working as a security guard, planning to do so until retirement.

What a joke.

Count on Ye Chen to protect the Jiang family?

They’d be doomed.

Since the protagonist had gone downhill, Chen Lang figured he might as well play the villain himself.

So he agreed to everything right there on the call.

After that, Father Chen went on explaining many things—

The risks of dealing with the Jiang family, given their not-so-clean past, how to handle potential backlash, what to do if someone tried to use the Jiang family’s history to attack them…

Even though Chen Lang felt those situations were unlikely, he still listened seriously.

On the other end of the call, Father Chen spoke with the tone of a typical concerned, nagging dad.

They talked for almost an hour before ending the call.

Afterward, Chen Lang thought for a moment and sent a message to Jiang Mengyao.

She replied quickly.

It was already late at night, so they didn’t say much—just agreed to meet at a café the next day.

…

The next day, at the café,

When Chen Lang pushed open the door, Jiang Mengyao was already there.

It had been a while since they last met, but she was still dressed in her signature black.

A black pleated skirt, black stockings—cool and mysterious.

She wore a peaked cap, and even though her pretty face looked a bit tired from days of travel and planning, her eyes sparkled with a joy she couldn’t hide.

Chen Lang pulled out the chair and sat down across from her, not saying anything yet.

Jiang Mengyao stuck out her tongue playfully, smiled like an old friend, and said with a hint of apology,

“Sorry, I forced you to take over the shares in such a way.”

Chen Lang ignored her apology and asked, “When did you come back to Nanjiang?”

“Just got off the plane yesterday,” she replied.

“No wonder you look so tired.”

Jiang Mengyao gave a sweet smile.

Chen Lang waved over the waiter and ordered a cup of coffee.

Then he said, “You don’t need to apologize. If anything, I should thank you. You gave me a chance to shine.”

Jiang Mengyao smiled and said, “You’ve been really popular online lately. I haven’t even had time to browse much, but I’ve still heard about you.”

Chen Lang shrugged. “That’s all thanks to Miss Jiang working behind the scenes.”

Jiang Mengyao stirred her coffee with a small spoon, recalling the gossip online about Chen Lang, Xiao Mingyue, and Tang Xiaofu—

A rumored love triangle.

Then she asked meaningfully, “Don’t you think something felt off that night at the bonfire party?”

“Huh? What do you mean?” Chen Lang looked puzzled.

Jiang Mengyao stared straight at Chen Lang, eyes blazing with anger.

“I donated 100 million yuan to build your reputation, and what do you do after gaining fame? You confess to Xiao Mingyue?”

“Even if you wanted to confess to someone, shouldn’t it have been me?”

“You used my money to win favor with another woman—how shameless can you be? I was the one who gave the 100 million, not Xiao Mingyue!”

Chen Lang immediately looked away, avoiding her gaze. He scratched his head in embarrassment.

Honestly, he had already felt something was off earlier.

Yeah… thinking about it now, what he did was definitely out of line.

Jiang Mengyao spent 100 million yuan to give him a chance to stand on stage, but he used that moment to pour his heart out to someone else.

Who could accept that kind of betrayal?

But now, Jiang Mengyao looked at him and suddenly smiled to herself.

She didn’t actually know that Chen Lang hadn’t followed the original script that day. She assumed, based on the diary, that he was simply acting out his villainous lines.

Just a performance.

So, she wasn’t angry at all. After all, she didn’t think he had genuinely confessed to Xiao Mingyue.

She quickly changed the subject.

“If you feel guilty, there’s still a chance to make it up to me.”

“From now on, we won’t just be friends—we’ll also be colleagues.”

“And as a major shareholder, you’d better take good care of your sister!”

Hearing this, Chen Lang quickly waved his hand.

“Whoa, whoa, slow down. Let me make this clear—I’m not touching any company stuff. That’s all yours to handle.”

“I’ll just be the figurehead. When needed, I’ll show up, smile, and collect my money.”

Chen Lang knew very well that he had no experience running a business. His value lay in his name—Chen.

That name represented the weight and influence of the Chen family in the capital. He wasn’t about to take on responsibilities he couldn’t handle.

Jiang Mengyao nodded. “Got it.”

Then, reaching across the table, she smoothed a wrinkle on his shirt shoulder and said with a smile,

“In the company, I’ll be the one making money to support our family. You just focus on being beautiful.”

“You just need to dress sharp, attend a few events with me, and act like my shining star!”

“Leave the rest to me. Your sister will work hard and earn enough for you to spend.”

As she spoke, she even gave him a playful wink.

Hiss—

Even if that’s technically true, why does it sound so strange coming from her?

It felt like… he was being pampered like a kept man?

After chatting for a bit longer, Jiang Mengyao stood up and left, her actions crisp and decisive—likely off to prepare for the company’s affairs.

When Chen Lang returned to the Imperial Mansion, it was already night.

He sprawled across the living room sofa, ready to put on a movie.

Suddenly, the lights went out.

Darkness swallowed the room.

What the…?

A power outage?

He quickly turned on the flashlight on his phone and walked toward the power switch to check.

But at that exact moment, a sudden scream came from upstairs!

It was Chen Shihan’s voice!

Chen Lang’s heart tightened instantly.

His first reaction was someone had broken in!