Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!

Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Selling a Kidney to Repay Debt

Jiang Yan looked at Zhao Lang with suspicion, eyeing the dark substance in his hands.

“Will this stuff really work? It’s not going to make my face fester, is it?”

Zhao Lang smiled, “Do I look like that kind of villain to you?”

Jiang Yan didn’t respond but continued to evaluate him with narrowed, romantic eyes.

He always felt this guy was up to no good.

Jiang Li too showed some interest in the ointment in his hands.

“May I have a look?”

“Sure.”

Zhao Lang handed over the ointment to her very promptly.

Jiang Li took the jar, smelled it a few times near her nose, then picked a little bit to carefully apply on her wrist.

“This ointment is safe to use; it won’t make your face fester,” Jiang Li said. “It contains herbs like Angelica dahurica, Gui Shen, and blood loss remedies, all of which are good for reducing swelling, promoting blood circulation, and stopping bleeding. They will be helpful for your wound.”

The look on Jiang Yan’s face became even more incredulous.

“What was that? Since when have you known so much about herbs?”

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[Is Jiang Li this amazing? She can tell what the herbs are just by smelling them? She’s not bluffing, is she?]

[I just looked up the things she mentioned, and indeed, they all aid in stopping bleeding and dispersing bruises.]

[Ah, Sister Li is like an encyclopedia, I admire her even more now!]

Zhao Lang standing aside also showed a look of surprise, “That’s impressive, how can you tell what herbs are in there just by smelling?”

Jiang Li’s eyelashes trembled slightly.

Her great uncle in ancient times had been a royal physician, who liked to play with herbs when he had nothing else to do.

Having observed him for a long time, she had naturally acquired this skill.

Besides, the Taoist and medical families shared the same roots, and as someone proficient in mysticism, she naturally knew a bit about medicine.

“I’ve been reading about this subject lately,” Jiang Li considered for a moment and found herself a good excuse. “I’ve also specifically consulted experts in this field. Over time, I’ve learned to recognize some common Chinese herbs.”

“You are very impressive,” Zhao Lang praised generously.

Relieved, Jiang Yan grabbed the ointment and scooped out a large amount to apply on his chin.

The ointment might look unremarkable, but when applied to the wound, it felt cool and refreshing, and even smelled nice, instantly easing the intense burning sensation he had felt before.

Jiang Yan clicked his tongue in appreciation, “Brother Daniu, this ointment of yours is really effective. I’m keeping this jar. Once I finish this damned show and get my phone back, I’ll transfer you the money; consider it bought.”

Zhao Lang smiled, “If Young Master Jiang intends to buy, I fear it won’t just be this jar of ointment.”

Jiang Yan, “What do you mean?”

Zhao Lang put his fist to his lips and gave a slight cough, “Those cows you startled before were hired by the villagers for me to tend. I counted them—there were thirty-four before, now only twenty-eight.”

“Then there are those poplar trees that were broken by the cows; I had just planted them last week, planning to sell them next year to make money to build a new house for Daddy.”

“As for the vermilion robe you’re wearing…” Zhao Lang’s gaze moved to the clothes thrown beside the well, now too dirty to discern the color, “I was planning to wear that for the upcoming Daton Festival in the village. That robe was sewn stitch by stitch by the embroidery lady. Daddy had to sell a year’s worth of wheat just to buy that one piece.”

Jiang Yan, “……”

It seemed like he had committed a grave sin.

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Although he usually roamed about frivolously and was a bit unkempt, he would never bully the weak. In fact, if any of his friends faced difficulties, he was always the first one to step up and help.

This brother Daniu and his Daddy have helped me so much, and I haven’t done anything in return; instead, I’ve been a burden to them.

I’m simply not human!

But now, the only thing of value on me, my old cell phone, had been trampled into pieces by the herd of cows.

How am I supposed to compensate?

Jiang Yan felt deep guilt welling up inside him.

Yet, for the sake of face, he still put on an indifferent expression.

He then looked toward Jiang Li beside him, “You are my biological sister, this debt…”

To his surprise, Jiang Li took a big step back and coldly replied, “Everyone is responsible for their own actions.”

Jiang Yan: “…”

[Damn, Jiang Yan really deserves to die. Just like that, he wiped out someone else’s entire savings.]

[Wu wu wu, poor Daniu. To still speak so calmly and rationally with the young master even after this.]

[The disparities between people… some are born with a golden key in their mouths; others struggle their whole lives, and what they earn in the end isn’t even as much as what some people spend on a single outing.]

[Jiang Yan is too much, expecting his little sister to clean up his mess. If he doesn’t compensate, this keyboard in my hands won’t let him off lightly!]

Due to Zhao Lang’s stunning appearance and the topic of Flash Change steadily rising, this live broadcast went straight to the top of the trending searches.

It even became a hot topic of discussion.

Entertainment gossip was one thing—people watched it for fun and then moved on.

But discussions around wealth disparity were sharp and cutting.

All at once, the handsome yet unfortunate Zhao Lang garnered sympathy from countless netizens.

Photos and videos of Jiang Yan’s pleasure-seeking past were dug up and whipped posthumously, and even Jiang Li got caught in the crossfire, labeled as a “cold and heartless rich kid” by enraged netizens.

Director Sun sensed the public opinion brewing and immediately called his assistant over.

“Later, contact Jiang Yan’s PD and suggest giving this Daniu more screen time.”

The assistant was puzzled, “Director, that man is just a villager. It doesn’t seem right to give him Jiang Yan’s screen time, does it?”

Director Sun took a sip of his cold tea, “What do you know? This is a hot topic, understand? This kid is so photogenic, his looks aren’t inferior to Jiang Yan, but his family background is way below—more than a class difference. Having them together is perfect for contrast and sparking discussion. Our show doesn’t lack for traffic or popularity.”

They had invited Qi Tianyu as a special guest with the same purpose of creating a contrast and sparking discussions.

However, unexpectedly, the guests had performed well, especially Jiang Li, who totally overshadowed Qi Tianyu, resulting in a lack of trending discussions so far.

And today, he received a notification that the next special guest had been changed.

Anyone with discerning eyes could guess the reasons behind it.

If he didn’t create some trending discussions, it would be hard to continue. And what if the investors became displeased with him and decided to replace him?

In the small courtyard, Jiang Yan, lacking any other recourse, gritted his teeth and lifted his shirt.

“Sorry, brother Daniu. Your brother Yan has nothing but the shirt on his back. If it’s really not enough, take my kidney. My body is in good shape, I can manage with one.”

The barrage: “…”

[What kind of oddity is Jiang Yan? Offering his kidney to repay a debt on the spot?]

[I was about to curse, but then I held back. You know, the young master is quite sincere after all. At least he’s not denying his debts.]

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