[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem":3,"chapter-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-19":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Green Tea? She’s Clearly a Hidden Gem!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},369063,630,"Chapter 19: Repaying Kindness with Betrayal?","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>\"Fine, you don't believe me? Then I'll call them over right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Linyuan's disbelief, Zhuang Yan looked extremely annoyed. Without another word, she immediately started dialing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tingting's eyelids twitched violently as she watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You knew I had a fishpond all along and didn't say anything sooner? And you still acted like a silly girl, fighting with me over trivial things every day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you'd just told me, I wouldn't have provoked you! Did you have to take things to such an extreme?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior is sincere with people, it's perfectly normal for her to make more friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan watched Zhuang Yan's phone-calling actions, unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who cares how many fish she has? I'll just collect my rewards and dip out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Bo, standing to the side, revealed a \"bro gets me\" expression upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yan gave a cold laugh and started speaking to the person on the other end of the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tingting's heart skipped a beat. Things had developed to this point, and she had no way out now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If her reputation was ruined here and now, her entire social life would be destroyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Jiang Linyuan placed a hand on Liu Tingting's shoulder, comforting her softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mind her, Senior. If it's troublesome, we can just ignore her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to his gentle, spring-breeze-like tone, Liu Tingting's flustered heart gradually calmed down. She gave Jiang Linyuan a grateful look:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, junior. But if things aren't cleared up, you'll always have a thorn in your heart, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she smiled faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it can put your mind at ease, junior, I don't mind putting in a little effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still acting! Still acting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We've reached this point, and you're still thinking about flirting with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I acknowledge your Green Tea purity, Liu Tingting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan's face showed moved emotion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, I've always believed in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't let this Zhuang Yan continue muddying the waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan had no intention or energy to engage in male competition with the fish in Liu Tingting's pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot a meaningful glance at Su Muzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi, use Interrupt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi also saw Jiang Linyuan's look. She grinned and turned to Zhuang Yan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuang, let it go. Even if you call those people over, someone like Jiang here won't repent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yan asked somewhat hesitantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're just going to let it go like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Su Muzhi roughly guessed what Zhuang Yan was thinking. Her eyes rolled, she sighed, and said quietly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told me to like him? It's not the first time anyway, I'm used to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yan felt both furious and shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furious that Jiang Linyuan wasn't being strung along as a fish for the first time—this idiot was like an idiot's mom going clubbing, an idiot who just couldn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shocked that Su Muzhi could endure so much. According to her words, she'd been publicly NTR'd who knows how many times!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she kept making a scene, she'd probably only cause Su Muzhi more pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sis, your suffering far exceeds mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Zhuang Yan still didn't call over Liu Tingting's fish. She casually said a couple of things and hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the top of Su Muzhi's head, feeling like a green light was practically glowing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helplessly, Zhuang Yan shook her head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, not a single man is any good. You should cut your losses early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he's special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi immediately responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For fuck's sake, is your brain broken too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yan was about to speak, but then remembered Su Muzhi had helped her. In the end, she just said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's exchange contact info. If that little bitch Liu Tingting causes trouble again, I'll help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi grabbed Zhuang Yan's hand, smiling with narrowed eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you so much then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she turned her head and winked at Jiang Linyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mission accomplished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well done!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has to be said, if you disregard Su Muzhi's potential backstabbing, she's quite an obedient Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this can't go on long-term. I must find a way to keep her in check later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, Su Muzhi's intentions are obvious to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan withdrew his gaze from Su Muzhi and looked at Liu Tingting again, saying softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, don't worry, I'll always believe in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry and go play badminton. We've already wasted a lot of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tingting also noticed Zhuang Yan putting away her phone. Although puzzled, she still breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If her fishpond really had a meetup, she'd definitely be in for a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su, thanks for earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan handed a bottle of mineral water to Su Muzhi beside him, watching the Badminton Club members training in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi didn't take the water. Her tone carried a hint of grievance as she pouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang, aren't you going to open it for me? You're so considerate towards Liu Tingting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan gave a cold laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dare to open it, but do you dare to drink it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi grinned, deliberately putting on a very frightened expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wouldn't drug it, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd spit in it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi didn't take the bait. She took the water and changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you almost about to secure Liu Tingting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I probably just rank as Backup Number One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system requires being played with emotionally. The prerequisite for being played with emotionally is that the other person has genuinely developed feelings for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, Liu Tingting has never had any romantic feelings towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it plainly, what she craves is just his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needs a strong dose of medicine to break through her psychological defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi watched Jiang Linyuan's calm expression, took a sip of water, and asked again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you planning to do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan watched Liu Tingting leaping high on the badminton court and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got the contact info for Liu Tingting's fishpond from Zhuang Yan, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi raised an eyebrow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about letting those two meet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi was puzzled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't that a good opportunity just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su, you need to understand, it's easy to dodge an open sword, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Liu Tingting's skill level, as long as she's present, even if the fish in her pond meet, she can easily handle the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of thing can only be done behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi was silent for a moment, then revealed a mischievous smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really aren't a good person. Aren't you afraid Liu Tingting will hold a grudge if she finds out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan looked astonished:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su, what are you talking about? Wasn't this thing done by you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi was stunned, shocked by this man's shamelessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying, Jiang? I don't understand. I'm a good girl, I couldn't bear to do something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pretended to look innocent and naive, making Jiang Linyuan's skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, then it was Zhuang Yan who did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan waved a hand grandly, saying candidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Su Muzhi let out a long sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did someone like you manage to stay by Shen Wanyu's side for so long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan crossed his arms, looking very confident:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't the answer obvious? She likes me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You, you're really excessively narcissistic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan retorted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you tell me why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi thought for a while, then shook her head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan gave Su Muzhi a disdainful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that look mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't think I can't tell you're imitating Shen Wanyu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan didn't want to keep bantering with this rebellious wingwoman Su. It was better to ask the person herself about such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And maybe he could trigger a reward card along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his phone and directly sent a message to Shen Wanyu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minister, do you like me? Just say it straight. I can be your boyfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Shen Wanyu sent a message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Repaying kindness with enmity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1376,"2026-05-30T05:23:37.247Z","2026-06-01T04:30:25.150Z",1,"novelbin.me","355f41c985dab4a215be5d4afdf40fc262b4b505c825a65826f0ea04897ee02b","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-66","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-65",155,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreen-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-cover.jpg"]