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In the old classroom, two boys faced off against five small-time thugs, with scattered money littering the floor and a frail girl lying on the ground.
“Later, you take her and leave first. I can handle these thugs,” said the boy in the gray hoodie to the other boy in a shirt.
The boy in the shirt glanced at the girl on the floor. Even though he was worried about the boy in the hoodie, he had no choice but to agree.
“Okay, I’ll go find someone to help you as soon as I’m outside.”
Having devised their plan, the two boys launched their attack!
But how could these pampered rich kids compete with those who spent their days fighting for survival?
Their strategy failed, and their leader grabbed a handful of the girl’s hair.
“I’ll ruin this little brat today!” He swung a metal rod down toward her legs!
At that moment, the boy in the shirt desperately broke free from the thug's grasp and threw himself in front of the girl, taking the full force of the merciless blow!
“Ah—”
Jin Chengyan awoke from his dream, only to find himself in a hospital room.
Yet he could still feel a bone-deep pain.
Hearing his voice, a nurse hurried over, followed by several doctors and nurses.
Jin Chengyan frowned and asked Qi Ziluo, “What happened to me?” Even lying in bed, Jin Chengyan exuded an undeniable aura of authority, despite having a bit of stubble on his chin.
Qi Ziluo waved for the other doctors and nurses to leave. Seeing that Jin Chengyan still had some strength left, she figured it couldn’t be anything too serious.
He routinely conducted a physical examination on Jin Chengyan. Aside from his old injuries, he had also sustained some new bruises from last night, which were properly treated.
Fortunately, he was lucky; instinctively, he had swerved the car to the right. The right side of the vehicle was wrecked, but he only suffered minor injuries.
"Why are you out so late? In a hurry to meet someone? Your wife is at home!" Qi Ziluo joked, but to his surprise, Jin Chengyan's expression darkened.
He was going to meet Ruan Shengyu!
"No one knows I’m injured, right?"
"No, you were brought directly to our hospital after the accident. I think you’re fine, so there’s no need to worry others! Of course, I haven’t told your wife either."
Jin Chengyan propped himself up but felt some pain in his left calf.
The day was gloomy; it made sense now.
"Does your leg hurt?" Qi Ziluo noticed Jin Chengyan's gaze on his calf and the slight frown on his forehead, understanding the cause.
"A bit." He had stainless steel in there from a previous injury, and it hadn’t healed well, so it remained inside. Every rainy day thereafter, his calf would ache.
"I'll prescribe some painkillers for you. You should stay in the hospital for two days for a thorough check-up; then I’ll feel at ease."
Jin Chengyan nodded and then asked, "Where's my phone?"
"You didn’t have your phone on you at the time; it probably got wrecked along with your car!"
Jin Chengyan frowned slightly again. "Then help me call A Shan... No, never mind. Just call Alice over."
If A Shan came over, his parents would definitely find out about his injuries; it was better to avoid that hassle.
Qi Ziluo was about to step out to make a phone call, but after taking a couple of steps, she paused and turned back to Jin Chengyan. “During those hours you were unconscious, you kept calling out one person's name, so I didn’t tell your wife about the accident.”
Hearing Qi Ziluo say this, Jin Chengyan realized who he had been calling.
“A Yan,” Qi Ziluo said earnestly, addressing Jin Chengyan by name. “Your leg is in this condition because of Ruan Shengyu. I don’t want to see you hurt yourself over her. You and Yan San…”
Qi Ziluo hesitated as she spoke about Jin Chengyan and Yan Beiting, feeling a pang of sympathy.
“You need to understand that your wife is still at home waiting for you. From now on, whether it’s Ruan Shengyu or anyone else, they can only be referred to as other women.” Even though she knew Jin Chengyan might get angry, Qi Ziluo felt compelled to say it.
*
“Alright, I’ll send the proposal to your email right away.” Qiao Nuo had just finalized a contract, and her mood was quite good.
So, as long as she immersed herself in work, what did Jin Chengyan or Ruan Shengyu matter?
Getting Jin Shi Jian back to Qiao's Architecture was the real priority!
She was looking forward to the day when Qiao Chen graduated and could come work at their family company, so that the two siblings could grow the business together.
“Ring ring ring~” A sudden ringing interrupted Qiao Nuo’s daydream. She glanced at the caller ID; it was an unfamiliar number.
“Hello?” Qiao Nuo answered the phone. This was her personal number; she kept work and personal matters separate.
“Sorry for the abrupt call, I’m Ji Nuan Yang.” A warm voice came through the line.
Oh, it’s Ji Nuan Yang. Qiao Nuo had submitted the company’s proposal to Ji Nuan Yang’s assistant a couple of days ago. However, they had mentioned that the results would be announced in a week. Why was he calling her ahead of time?
Could there be some inside information?
“It's nothing, please go ahead.”
“It’s like this…” Ji Nuan Yang hesitated a bit, “Xi Ning, this girl, can’t stay in Qin Cheng. She always wants to go out and play. She said she feels a connection with you, so… she wants to ask you to accompany her for a few days.”
Having the Young Mistress accompany the young lady for a few days seemed rather strange.
But Qiao Nuo didn’t think so; perhaps this was Ji Nuan Yang’s way of showing goodwill towards her!
Of course, Qiao Nuo felt that she had a good rapport with Ji Xining!
“Sure, I happen to be free these days. I can take Xi Ning around to see the sights of Qin Cheng.”
And just like that, it was settled.
“Thank you, Miss Qiao. I believe Xi Ning is already waiting downstairs at your company.”
It seemed he was determined that Qiao Nuo would agree.
No wonder Jin Chengyan said Ji Nuan Yang was quite a formidable character; he really knew how to read people!
As a salesperson, she didn’t have to stick to a strict schedule. Plus, with Qiao Nuo's current status as Young Madam, who would dare say anything if she decided to take time off?
So Qiao Nuo packed her things and went downstairs. Sure enough, Ji Xining was already waiting by the car. In the middle of winter, she wore only a wool coat over a skirt, black tights, and short boots. She carried a small bag and wore a wide-brimmed hat, looking like a typical young Korean girl.
Upon seeing Qiao Nuo come out, she excitedly waved at her!
She cheerfully ran towards Qiao Nuo, with two bodyguards behind her vigilantly watching the surroundings, fearful of any potential danger.
Qiao Nuo suddenly felt that Ji Nuan Yang's protective instinct towards this sister was quite strong!
Qin Cheng is a law-abiding place; how could there be so much crime happening here?
“Qiao Nuo, my brother said you’re going to take me out to have some fun. I’m really so happy! You have no idea that I haven’t had a proper outing since I arrived in Qin Cheng, and I’ve been followed around by two big guys, making it feel like a leader’s inspection.”
Qiao Nuo: “…”
When did it become that Qiao Nuo wanted to hang out with Ji Xining?
This Ji Nuan Yang.
“Just getting along, I happen to have nothing much to do these days and thought I’d take you around Qin Cheng. Otherwise, it would be a waste of the trip.” Qiao Nuo played along with Ji Xining’s words, not exposing Ji Nuan Yang, treating it as if she was doing a favor for Ji Nuan Yang’s little sister!
Ji Xining was truly outgoing; she linked her arm with Qiao Nuo’s and said to the two bodyguards beside her, “You guys can go back. With Jin Family Young Mistress here, no one would dare to touch us.”
She just didn’t like the feeling of being followed.
The two bodyguards felt a bit awkward.
“You should go back. Qin Cheng is very safe. Having you two follow us around is actually a bit conspicuous.” Two young girls going out with two men in black suits, wearing sunglasses and earpieces, really did draw attention.
The bodyguards nodded. They were originally following Ji Nuan Yang's instructions, so they decided to let the young ladies enjoy themselves today and returned to their car.
Ji Xining only felt happy and danced around when she saw the bodyguards drive away.
“Qiao Nuo, do you know? I haven’t been able to shake off those two annoying guys for such a long time. Thanks to you! You are my saving grace; from now on, wherever you go, I’ll stick to you!” Ji Xining expressed her gratitude wholeheartedly.
With Ji Xining being so enthusiastic, Qiao Nuo still felt a bit unaccustomed.
Back then, she was just as close with Ni Yue. They promised to be lifelong friends: she would be the bridesmaid for Ni Yue, and Ni Yue would be the godmother for her child. When Ni Yue had a son and she had a daughter, they would definitely make sure they ended up together in the future…
However, reality dealt Qiao Nuo a harsh slap.
Now, she dared not easily open her heart to others. The people she knew were merely acquaintances, and once the benefits were gone, they would turn into strangers in the blink of an eye.
But… Ji Xining was truly a simple girl; there was no trace of impurity in her eyes.
Moreover, Qiao Nuo felt that her approach to Ji Xining was also because her brother was Ji Nuan Yang. If she could make Ji Xining happy, perhaps Ji Nuan Yang would be pleased as well and agree to collaborate with her?
With this complex feeling in mind, Qiao Nuo drove her car, taking Ji Xining to the fun places in Qin Cheng.
“Qiao Nuo, are you really the third party?” Ji Xining's question nearly made Qiao Nuo lose control of the steering wheel.
This girl was far too direct!
“I’ve been thinking about this for days and couldn’t sleep. You know how it is; girls are quite gossipy. And Jin Chengyan is at the center of gossip in Qin Cheng, so I can’t help but want to know!” Ji Xining looked at Qiao Nuo eagerly, clearly wanting to know the answer.
“Well, if I say I ruthlessly took Jin Chengyan away from his love, forcing him to be with someone he doesn’t love but who loves him instead, would you believe it?”
“I believe it!” Ji Xining exclaimed excitedly. “I admire you so much! How did you do it? Can you share your experience with me? Was it a matter of cooking raw rice into cooked rice, or did you force him? Or was it crying, throwing a tantrum, and threatening to hang yourself?”
Through the rearview mirror, Qiao Nuo saw her own shocked expression.
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