Chapter 106-Part 1

Even though Jiang Nian lived a dull life, she would never forget those who had helped her. Perhaps for Xue Hang, it was just a small favor, but for her, it was like a timely help in her desperate situation. She swayed her steps, dragging her luggage, heading towards Xue Hang.

She wanted to express her gratitude to the good person.

Xue Hang was still pondering why his thighs seemed smaller when Jiang Nian, muttering “benefector,” approached. He cleared his throat, gazing at her with a cold and stern expression.

Jiang Nian politely said, “Mr. Xue, hello.”

Xue Hang exuded a faint elegance. His extraordinary handsome appearance, dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, made him seem casual and comfortable. “Miss Jiang, hello.”

“Sorry to disturb you. I came to thank you. Thank you for speaking up at the banquet that night and for believing in your own intelligence and eyes. You didn’t fall for Wang Jingjing’s poor acting, completely thwarting her plan to slander me. Mr. Xue, you are truly admirable, intelligent, and wise!”

Xue Hang: “???? Cough, cough!”

…So gratitude could be expressed like this? Xue Hang, who had lived for thirty years, experiencing countless flatteries and expressions of gratitude, was finally shocked.

He almost choked on his own saliva, his forehead twitching. He clenched his fist against his lips to conceal his momentary loss of composure. Even his assistant behind him couldn’t help but stifle a few chuckles, hastily bowing his head. His tall figure trembled, seemingly enduring quite a lot.

This bootlicking was so refreshing and eloquent; she praised herself and even praised others.

Xue Hang said, “I just can’t stand someone playing tricks in front of me.” Moreover, Wang Jingjing’s troublemaking towards Jiang Nian was just to attract his attention. Jiang Nian was just a stepping stone for her, and there were reasons for his involvement.

Jiang Nian earnestly nodded and said, “I won’t disturb Mr. Xue any longer. I’ll leave first.”

Xue Hang: “Hmm…”

He watched as Jiang Nian, with her rolling suitcase, walked away. Although she seemed normal when talking to him, he couldn’t be deceived by the despair hidden deep in her heart. Her complete disinterest in the world was unsettling, making him suspect that Jiang Nian had suicidal tendencies.

He turned to his assistant and said, “Inform the manager to take good care of Jiang Nian, and don’t let reporters disturb her.”

He didn’t want the next piece of news about Jiang Nian to be news of her death.

The assistant unexpectedly glanced at Xue Hang and nodded in agreement.

This hotel was owned by Xue Hang, and with just a word from him, Jiang Nian became the distinguished guest here.

After Jiang Nian checked into the hotel, her days became much quieter. However, Sun Xu, unable to find her, was almost going crazy.

He had recently undergone police questioning, and he couldn’t avoid the fact that he and Jiang Nian were in a relationship. He understood that if Jiang Nian spoke to the police and revealed everything, she must have confidence.

If he blindly denied it, he might fall victim to gossip. So, he had to remain silent.

The only thing he could do now was persuade Jiang Nian to calm down and not escalate the situation. He had done everything he could—recalling his past hopes of awakening Jiang Nian’s feelings for him, envisioning their future together, acting affectionate and pitiful in front of her—all to no avail.

She was determined to drag him down to hell! What was even more outrageous was that she had moved directly, leaving no trace!

Because of this, Jiang Nian received several messages from Sun Xu. Having learned from past experiences, he dared not be too straightforward or explicit in his messages, fearing that they could become evidence against him in the future.

He just wanted to talk to Jiang Nian and hoped she wouldn’t act impulsively. Why couldn’t things be discussed properly?

When Jiang Nian saw these messages, she couldn’t help but laugh. The protagonist’s halo had already dropped to a mere five points when she arrived.

If she delayed a bit longer, she might become the one taking the traditional Chinese medicine. Sister Chen might not sympathize with her, and Wang Jingjing would never let her off. President Meng would not show mercy either; instead, he might find her dirty and disgusting, delivering the most fatal blow when she was at her most vulnerable.

Jiang Nian was never a kind person. Regarding Sun Xu, the more anxious he became, the happier she felt, and the more he suffered, the more joyous she became.

Of course, Wang Jingjing couldn’t expect a good ending either; it was just the right time to add some color to her gloomy life.

During the days when Jiang Nian hid away, online public opinion once again stirred up. Due to Jiang Nian’s strong attitude and tone, Wang Jingjing cried in front of the camera more than once. Every time she appeared in public, a simple question would bring tears to her eyes, followed by a strong declaration of not responding.

This attitude garnered sympathy from many, who admired her magnanimity, comforting and encouraging her. It also caused the new comment on Jiang Nian’s latest Weibo post to skyrocket to half a million, with a large portion of it criticizing Jiang Nian for being heartless.

“Jiang Nian is just bluffing. Even if she can prove her relationship with Sun Xu, she can’t prove anything between Sun Xu and me. As long as Sun Xu and I keep quiet, she’ll never turn things around!” Thinking of this, Wang Jingjing felt confident, telling Sun Xu not to be too nervous.

Even if his relationship with Jiang Nian was exposed, it wouldn’t matter much, at most affecting their popularity and image. By then, they could simply claim that they hadn’t expected Jiang Nian to have a character issue, so they had broken up long ago. With time, the public would naturally forget about it.

With this assurance, Sun Xu felt much relieved. He didn’t want his entertainment career to be affected by Jiang Nian and Wang Jingjing.

“Jingjing, maybe it’s better for us to meet less in the future.”

“Well, until this matter is resolved, it’s probably best for us not to meet alone, to avoid giving people an opportunity.”

“Jingjing, I’m sorry.”

Wang Jingjing smiled, shook her head, and said she wasn’t sorry, making Sun Xu even more heartbroken. However, in Wang Jingjing’s heart, she felt extremely disdainful towards Sun Xu. If she could go back in time a bit, she wouldn’t have entangled herself with Sun Xu. Otherwise, where would Jiang Nian find a handle on her now?