Chapter 19: Not overly aggressive, but grows stronger when facing strength

“I’ve learned to swim, but I never mastered it, and I can’t guarantee I could save someone. But I’m telling you, Jiang Xiaoya, I can’t be as heartless as you.”

After saying this, Zhou Yuyu leaped from the railing.

Her bravery and vigor were not much different from Yiping jumping off the bridge during the engagement scene in *Romance in the Rain*.

Jiang Xiaoya finally panicked. She reached out toward her, but was a step too slow, grasping only thin air.

Her expression was filled with regret.

“Oh my god, why are you so stupid? Didn't I tell you no one died?”

Others couldn't bear to listen to her words anymore, their eyes filled with reproach.

“This girl is too malicious. She keeps talking about dead people; isn't she afraid of karma?”

“Yeah, the girl who just jumped down was beautiful and kind-hearted; you don't see that often.”

“Is she even speaking human language? I heard she’s a program host. Having someone like that as a host is just corrupting social morals.”

“Kids these days watch these hosts and their brains get ruined.”

Seeing that they had misunderstood her, Jiang Xiaoya tried to explain.

“Listen to my explanation! Sigh, no one is going to die, everyone, don't panic!”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, it’s not your family jumping, so it’s not your family dying, so you don't need to panic!”

Someone in the crowd shouted back derisively.

“Well, it’s true it’s not my family, otherwise it would be yours?”

Jiang Xiaoya lost her temper and called out to the man.

“They’ve been saved! They’ve been saved!”

Someone in the crowd cried out in surprise.

Soon, people lent a hand and pulled Zhou Yuyu and the person in the water up.

Seeing the rescue was successful, the onlookers broke into enthusiastic applause.

Even through the screen, the viewers in the livestream could feel the surging emotions of the crowd, which refused to settle for a long time.

As soon as Zhou Yuyu caught her breath, ignoring her soaked clothes, she crawled to the girl in the water and shouted anxiously.

“Sister, how are you? Sister, are you okay...?”

But no matter how much she shouted, the woman remained silent and motionless.

Zhou Yuyu quickly laid her flat to check her condition.

Upon seeing the girl's wide, lifeless eyes, the anxiety on Zhou Yuyu's face instantly froze, and she fell silent.

Just then, someone nearby crouched down, their loud voice nearly piercing the sky.

“So many people are watching! Hey, sister, say something!”

Zhou Yuyu: “...”

As if remembering something, she stared wide-eyed at the approaching Jiang Xiaoya. When Jiang Xiaoya’s hand, which was pressing on the person's chest to perform CPR, moved toward her, Zhou Yuyu recoiled as if touching something filthy, violently shaking her hand away. The force caused her to fall backward.

“Speak! Speak! If you open your eyes, speak to me!”

Jiang Xiaoya roared at the person on the ground.

The viewers in the livestream had already sensed something was wrong. With the camera now in close-up, the person lying on the ground was clearly visible, and the viewers began laughing hysterically.

【A "latex wife"? This is interesting.】

【Jiang Xiaoya: I told you no one died, and you guys still weren't happy.】

【Zhou Yuyu, say something too! You actually saved her and now you're silent?】

【Oh boy, the sister isn't a local.】

【Oh boy, the sister isn't a local.】

【I know this one: the sister is from Yiwu.】

【Yiwu latex wives are three thousand; swap them whenever you want.】

【Zhou Yuyu: The life of a latex sister is also a life; I can't be that heartless.】

【Zhou Yuyu: I'm tainted!】

【Zhou Yuyu: My sister comes from a big tech company.】

Jiang Xiaoya let out a few wails. Seeing no response from the person, she stood up and waved to the man who had mentioned "family" earlier.

“Big brother, since they're family, why don't you take them back? Since you're so kind-hearted, I'm sure you won't let this 'sister-in-law' down.”

The man had already realized what had been pulled up, and his face turned a deep shade of red from embarrassment.

“What nonsense are you talking about...?”

“What, you're not even willing to be the family member?”

Jiang Xiaoya wore an expression of utter disbelief.

Shamed and humiliated, the man covered his face and fled the scene.

Jiang Xiaoya glanced at the others and continued waving, but before she could speak, everyone recoiled in shock. Looking at the brazen, full-throttle Jiang Xiaoya, they turned and ran.

“Hey, don't leave! Everyone, let's think of a way together! What should we do with this person? Should we send them to the hospital? If you're going to do a good deed, see it through to the end! At least give me a suggestion!”

Jiang Xiaoya chased after them, waving her hands.

The crowd waved back frantically, not even daring to look back as they scrambled to pick up their fallen shoes and run.

The viewers in the livestream were nearly dying of laughter.

【Say something! Why are you all silent like the "latex wife"?】

【You were so excited just now, but now that the person is saved, why is everyone quiet?】

【Is anyone here lacking a wife? Just take her back and stop bothering everyone.】

【Hahahaha, did anyone notice their expressions? They look like they just ate shit.】

【The "Stupid Sister" doesn't have much attack power, but she gets stronger when facing strong opponents.】

Jiang Xiaoya turned back to see the History Teacher and the others staring at her, and she spread her hands.

“Now that everyone has run away, what do you plan to do?”

“What... what do you mean, what do we plan to do?”

The History Teacher stepped to the side, looking terrified of being held responsible.

The others retreated as well, leaving only the "latex wife" sitting in the middle and the soaking wet, disheavily appearing Zhou Yuyu, who had just crawled out of the water.

“What else can we do? Throw her in the trash can! If we don't throw her in the trash, are you going to raise her?”

Jiang Xiaoya gave them a speechless look and waved her hand, telling them to hurry up.

The History Teacher and the others looked at each other, standing still.

Jiang Xiaoya pulled out her phone, muttering to herself.

“I remember the livestream has a replay. Let's hear what you all said just now.”

“Hey, History Teacher, you just said that if you knew how to swim, you would definitely step up without hesitation. Well, now you don't need to swim; it's just a small effort, and you're unwilling? Were those words you said earlier just part of your persona? Are you trying to deceive the public? That actually fits the image of a sanctimonious hypocrite you mentioned.”

“And this big brother, you just said...”

“I'll carry!”

Before Jiang Xiaoya could finish, the round-faced middle-aged man grabbed a shovel and walked toward the "latex wife" on the ground, hooking his shovel under her arm.

“I'll help too.”

The History Teacher followed closely behind.

Seeing this, the others began clamoring to help as well.

They had finally realized that although Jiang Xiaoya looked young and non-threatening, she had a personality that was completely unafraid of offending people.

As the saying goes: when you are fearless, it is others who become cowards.

As loudly as they had cursed her just now, they were just as cowardly now.

The group carried the "latex wife" into the trash can.

Jiang Xiaoya turned to see the trembling, terrified Zhou Yuyu, sighed, and gave her a thumbs up: “Even though... still... I applaud your kind deed!”

A mouthful of blood surged into Zhou Yuyu's throat, nearly causing her to die of anger.

The others almost couldn't hold it in, breaking character with laughter.

The comments in the livestream were a chaotic mess of hysterical laughter.

(End of Chapter)