Chapter 114-Part 2

So, in the end, Xue Hang almost dragged Jiang Nian back to the hotel with a black face. He declined the offers to accompany them from the producers and directors. As for Jiang Nian’s agent and assistant, they received the same treatment.

“You guys continue dining.”

The group watched as Xue Hang escorted Jiang Nian away, rubbing their noses, exchanging knowing looks, and smiling with interest and ambiguity.

They realized that Boss Xue was acting very differently today, and now they knew why!

“Boss Xue’s treatment of Jiang Nian is unusual.”

“I was wondering too. He was the first to step up and stop the reshoot of the kissing scene.”

“Oh, so he’s jealous!”

With this revelation, several people laughed knowingly, teasing Jia Ping for not being considerate enough. Jia Ping felt a bit unjust; he had only known a few hours earlier than them. They sympathetically glanced at Xiao Qian, wondering if Boss Xue’s jealousy would affect him.

Xiao Qian smiled, wondering why they were sympathizing with him. It should be Xue Hang they sympathized with. After all, he was the one who noticed it.

Whether Jiang Nian had feelings for Xue Hang remained to be seen; after all, her attitude towards him was too relaxed, with no hint of the nervousness and anxiety a woman usually has towards a man.

These two still had a lot to figure out…

Xue Hang brought Jiang Nian back to the hotel. The assistant, sensing the intimate atmosphere between the boss and Jiang Nian, tactfully avoided disturbing them.

He quickly excused himself to handle the check-in registration and left in haste. It wasn’t until he was far away that he dared to chuckle. Having worked alongside Xue Hang for years, it was the first time he had seen his boss chase after a girl.

Then, recalling Xue Hang’s dark expression when he saw Jiang Nian shooting the kissing scene, he couldn’t help but laugh even more.

Xue Hang fetched a glass of water for Jiang Nian. “Have a drink. Feeling better?”

Sitting on the sofa, Jiang Nian took a sip from the warm glass.

The temperature was just right—not too cold nor too hot. She nodded and said, “I’m fine, Mr. Xue; don’t worry. Sun Xu is in the past for me. Apart from his disgusting actions, he doesn’t affect me.”

Xue Hang couldn’t help but worry. Jiang Nian’s current situation seemed like a distraction, akin to keeping busy to avoid dwelling on sadness. Her attention was now focused on Big Gold, whereas it used to be on him.

Xue Hang felt a tinge of regret. Perhaps he had been too harsh before. If only he had known…

After a moment of contemplation, he said sincerely, “Jiang Nian, although I’ve told you to rely on yourself, there are exceptions. If you ever need my help, just let me know. I’ll be there for you.”

Jiang Nian was surprised. She glanced at Xue Hang’s leg, and he involuntarily drew it back, coughing lightly, trying to maintain a gentle demeanor, afraid of scaring her away.

But Jiang Nian shook her head. “Mr. Xue, thank you for your kindness. You’ve already helped me a lot. Don’t worry, I’ll handle things on my own in the future… But if I ever encounter a problem I can’t handle, I might come to ask for your help. After all, you’re so capable.”

Jiang Nian was genuinely moved. She had completely forgotten the unpleasantness Sun Xu had caused.

Her benefactor was so kind, and she couldn’t forget his kindness. It seemed she had to work even harder now! She couldn’t disappoint these expectations! Big Gold was within reach!

After all, she had always relied on herself. Could this desolate and boring world really defeat her?

Xue Hang looked at the earnest Jiang Nian beside him, rubbing his temples. He took a deep breath and said, “Jiang Nian.”

Jiang Nian looked at him. “Yes?”

Seated on the sofa, dressed in black trousers and a white shirt, his features strikingly handsome, he seemed to embody perfection.

“Don’t call me Mr. Xue.”

“…Mr. Xue Hang?”

“Just call me by my name.”

“No, calling you by your name directly would be too disrespectful!”

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Xue Hang was physically and mentally exhausted. He felt too weary to even discuss business cooperation at the moment.

Of course, he was also quite anxious. After spending the entire night pondering, he was certain that Jiang Nian, having been deeply hurt by her ex-boyfriend, no longer believed in love and only trusted Big Gold.

After all, in Jiang Nian’s eyes, Big Gold had many advantages and was a constant, unlike humans, who could betray.

He shouldn’t be impatient, nor should he be too abrupt. He should slowly reassure her, influence her, and help her move on from the shadows of the past.

…As for why he was so earnest about helping Jiang Nian move on from her past shadows, Xue Hang didn’t want to deny it.

At the moment he saw Sun Xu forcing Jiang Nian, besides feeling furious, he also felt unhappy. He was unhappy to see Jiang Nian being held by another man, didn’t like seeing her being kissed by another man. If it were him in that situation…

His ears turned red.

Tossing and turning, he spent a sleepless night.

Early the next morning, he called his assistant, and they left. The assistant was still groggy, thinking they were going somewhere today. Little did he know they weren’t going elsewhere this time, but to a shopping mall in the city.

The manager had received a message early and was waiting at the gate. He personally led Xue Hang to a jewelry store.

Since Jiang Nian liked it, he would buy it for her, hoping to slowly comfort her wounded heart and guide her back to the right path soon.

…His ‘golden thigh’ was much better than any ‘big gold’!