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Qiao Nuo watched as Jin Chengyan faced the reporters' questions with ease on the television. He concluded the topic with a casual remark about how everyone has some emotional baggage, asserting that as long as he was a married man, he would never do anything to betray his wife.
It was quite a spectacle for a man to say such a thing in front of so many people.
Then, Qiao Nuo turned off the TV.
Yesterday, she had fiercely told Jin Chengyan that as long as she, Qiao Nuo, was his wife, he should forget about being with Ruan Shengyu.
She was merely venting her frustration, trying to reclaim a shred of her dignity.
She never expected Jin Chengyan to actually make that promise.
Perhaps it was out of guilt?
Some things cannot simply be erased by writing “I’m sorry” in the palm of one’s hand; once
"What do you mean by that?"
Everyone in Qin Cheng knew that Jin Chengyan had been with Ruan Shengyu for six years, and even when he married, he had not cut off contact with her. Even now, their relationship was anything but ordinary.
Even if those who were unaware claimed that Qiao Nuo was the third party in their relationship, using some underhanded means to win Jin Chengyan's heart, did it really matter?
Did she still want to be with Jin Chengyan?
Yan Beiting suddenly understood something. "You like him."
It was a statement rather than a question, confirming Qiao Nuo's feelings.
Qiao Nuo fell silent, not responding to Yan Beiting. She felt there was no need to share her feelings for someone she had only recently met.
"This is my own business..." Qiao Nuo had told Yan Beiting this more than once. They weren't close, and these matters were inherently her own.
Yan Beiting rubbed his temples and turned away.
He was angry, yet he couldn't direct that anger at Qiao Nuo!
What did it mean that it was her own business?
He looked at the full view of Qin Cheng before him. So what if he returned to this city? The person he liked had fallen for someone else!
Turning around, he fixed his determined gaze on Qiao Nuo.
"I said I like you. Would you be willing to come with me?"
Qiao Nuo was taken aback. Was Yan Beiting joking?
In her heart, she felt that it had only been half a month since she and Yan Beiting had met, and this person was already declaring his feelings for her! Moreover, it seemed like he was saying he wouldn't marry anyone else but her...
It was truly... quite surprising.
Yan Beiting knew that Qiao Nuo would be this astonished, but he had no intention of letting the opportunity slip away.
He wanted to tell her that even if it seemed absurd to Qiao Nuo, he still needed to say it.
"Qiao Nuo, I—"
Just as Yan Beiting was about to speak, Qiao Nuo's phone rang. She quickly apologized and took out her phone.
It was Jin Chengyan, who had just finished the press conference.
This was a call Qiao Nuo couldn't ignore. She hadn't attended the press conference earlier, and he must be upset about it.
Yan Beiting could only watch as Qiao Nuo answered the call, observing her brow furrow slightly before quickly relaxing again.
He realized that Jin Chengyan could affect every expression on Qiao Nuo's face.
After hanging up, Qiao Nuo stood in front of Yan Beiting, took a deep breath, and said, "Yan Beiting, I'm sorry. I am currently Jin Chengyan's wife." Although she felt a bit ashamed saying this—acknowledging a marriage that wasn't based on love felt fragile—she still admitted to the existence of this marriage.
“Thank you for your affection, but that’s all it is—thank you. We can leave it at that. The car has a tracking system, and Jin Chengyan will send someone to pick me up. You should be able to get back on your own, so I won’t see you off this time. Let’s not meet again in the future; I don’t want to give others the wrong impression.” Qiao Nuo despised disloyalty in relationships, so she was determined to cut off any possibility of it.
Even if she was the only one invested in this relationship.
Things did not unfold as Yan Beiting had hoped. Qiao Nuo resolutely chose Jin Chengyan, even severing her ties with him.
Was he too impatient?
A shadow crossed his handsome face as he wanted to embrace Qiao Nuo, yet he felt she wouldn’t accept it. Why put her in a difficult position?
“If this is what you want, I will help you,” Yan Beiting said with a slight nod before turning away without looking back.
Qiao Nuo watched clearly as Yan Beiting’s silhouette faded into the empty mountain road—so lonely, so resolute, and so heart-wrenching.
Yan Beiting hadn’t done anything to make Qiao Nuo dislike him. She found him to be an interesting person; he wasn’t as serious and rigid as Jin Chengyan, nor was he overly frivolous. He knew when to be serious and when to be humorous.
However, when Qiao Nuo compared Yan Beiting to Jin Chengyan, Yan Beiting lost.
Qiao Nuo waited by the mountain road for half an hour before finally spotting Jin Chengyan’s car.
After he got out and instructed the driver to take his car away, he stood where Yan Beiting had just been.
Qiao Nuo leaned against the front of the car, feeling the breeze and gazing at the ground below.
While waiting for Jin Chengyan, Qiao Nuo browsed the internet on her phone. In just half an hour, the names of Jin Chengyan, Ruan Shengyu, and Qiao Nuo had already taken over the headlines of major websites!
The bankruptcy of the Qiao Family had brought her some attention before, but now this incident thrust her into the public eye like a celebrity.
To be honest, she didn't like it.
She disliked even more when others labeled her as the third party in the relationship between Jin Chengyan and Ruan Shengyu!
“Qiao Nuo.” Jin Chengyan called out to Qiao Nuo.
Dressed in a white strapless gown, Qiao Nuo leaned against the front of the car, her arms crossed, appearing somewhat fragile.
Jin Chengyan took off his suit jacket and draped it over Qiao Nuo's shoulders.
By the time he realized what he had done, the jacket was already on her.
He always had an instinctive urge to protect Qiao Nuo; his desire to shield her was particularly strong whenever he was around her.
“Who were you with just now?” But then Jin Chengyan asked this question.
Qiao Nuo stood up straight and turned around. In her high heels, she only had to tilt her head slightly to meet Jin Chengyan's gaze.
“Did you leak the news that Ruan Shengyu is your girlfriend?” Qiao Nuo knew that Jin Chengyan had always wanted Ruan Shengyu to acknowledge their relationship. However, Ruan Shengyu had been weighing her career against him, and unless Jin Chengyan took decisive action, Ruan Shengyu would not yield.
Yet, Jin Chengyan's expression was not as calm as Qiao Nuo had imagined; he seemed a bit angry.
“Do you think I have nothing better to do than let someone release information about my relationship with Ruan Shengyu when I announce my engagement?” He still wanted to maintain his image as a good man.
However, Jin Chengyan did have someone investigate who would release such news at this time, turning what should have been a joyous announcement into a disaster.
Not long after this incident broke, Jin's stock began to decline. The romantic life of a group leader often influenced his decision-making; how could someone unfaithful in love be loyal in business?
Jin Chengyan would absolutely not let that person off the hook after being secretly tripped up!
"Oh, is it not you?" Qiao Nuo said lightly, but her tone was filled with disbelief towards Jin Chengyan, which genuinely annoyed him.
Why did Qiao Nuo not believe him? What gave her the right to question him?
"Qiao Nuo! I'm not as despicable as you think. I know how much harm this exposure could cause you. I've been trying to handle this in a way that minimizes your hurt. Please think before you speak!" He didn’t understand why he felt the need to explain himself to Qiao Nuo.
Clearly, he could just handle things on his own; after all, the ultimate goal was Ruan Shengyu. But why the hell was he so worried about Qiao Nuo's feelings?
"From the moment you chose to do this, it was already a form of harm to me," Qiao Nuo said calmly before turning to get into the car.
It was indeed very cold outside, yet she stood there in her strapless gown for half an hour, letting the wind clear her mind.
Was she… just looking for trouble?
Outside the car, Jin Chengyan muttered a curse under his breath.
What did she mean by saying he was wrong from the start? Hadn't he given Qiao Nuo a choice? Wasn't it Qiao Nuo who signed her name willingly?
Now it seemed like everything was his fault!
Jin Chengyan got into the car and without saying a word, started the engine. The two of them remained silent throughout the drive.
However, when they arrived at Jin Mansion, a familiar figure waiting outside made Qiao Nuo suddenly alert. How could she have forgotten about Qiao Chen?
It seemed that Qiao Chen had been waiting outside for quite some time. Upon seeing his sister return in Jin Chengyan's car, his expression was hard to describe.
She waited for Jin Chengyan to park the car before opening the door and calling out to Qiao Chen.
Although Qiao Chen was only eighteen, his protective skills were top-notch. As soon as Qiao Nuo got out of the car, he pulled her close, keeping a wary eye on Jin Chengyan, the school board member who had once appeared in the school office.
"Sis, you’re coming home with me! I won’t let you marry this guy!" Qiao Chen insisted, determined to take Qiao Nuo away.
Qiao Nuo couldn't help but feel amused; Qiao Chen was truly something…
"You're just a kid. You really shouldn't get involved in this," Qiao Nuo said with a smile, patting Qiao Chen on the shoulder. He was too tall for her to reach his head.
"Qiao Chen, why don’t you come inside for a bit?" At that moment, Jin Chengyan stepped out of the car and greeted Qiao Chen.
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