Chapter 116-Part 2

When Xue Hang arrived, he heard Jia Ping prattling on about how emotions were unreliable, how being together could lead to breaking up, and how marriages could end in divorce.

He also thought about how, with Xue Hang’s wealth and power, there would be plenty of temptations. Now, liking someone doesn’t necessarily mean a future together, blah blah blah… Unfortunately, Jiang Nian was listening attentively, looking eager to learn.

Xue Hang’s expression turned cold. Jia Ping seemed to have too much free time to spout such nonsense.

The junior assistant trembled at the sight of his boss’s darkening face, avoiding eye contact. Jia Ping seemed utterly oblivious to the impending doom, criticizing their boss at such an inappropriate moment!

Jiang Nian expressed her concerns: “Big Brother Jia, I’m really worried about this. There are so many temptations out there, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist.”

After all, she was supposed to lead a wild life.

Jia Ping: “……What??” Did she mean that?

Assistant: “Pfft!!” You’ve got some guts, huh?

Xue Hang: “……Heh.” 🙂

He approached, cleared his throat lightly, and when Jia Ping looked up, he saw Xue Hang’s cold gaze.

This frightened him, and he quickly stood up, wondering if Xue Hang had overheard everything just now. He smiled and said, “Mr. Xue, hello! When did you arrive? Please, have a seat…”

Jiang Nian looked up and saw the handsome man in the impeccably tailored suit standing in front of her, radiating elegance under the lights.

Xue Hang’s arrival momentarily silenced the entire venue. Many gazes, both open and covert, turned towards them.

Some whispered that Xue Hang and Jiang Nian’s relationship must be extraordinary. There were quite a few envy-filled murmurs. After all, this was the leader of the Xue Corporation, Xue Hang! With him by her side, she wouldn’t have to worry about the next few generations. Jiang Nian was indeed lucky to have traded Sun Xu for Xue Hang.

Jiang Nian was nearly blinded by his presence… despite his dark expression, he was still incredibly handsome!

She stood up and smiled. “Mr. Xue, nice to see you again.”

Xue Hang stood with his hands in his pockets, his figure tall and imposing, exuding natural pride and arrogance. Jia Ping and the assistant quickly excused themselves, fleeing like monkeys.

“I heard you say something about not being able to resist? Hmm?”

“…………” Big Gold?

Xue Hang snorted and tapped her forehead. “Be honest with me.”

“…………” Jiang Nian felt she was being honest! She had clearly recognized her own feelings and accepted them without any intention of being cunning.

Xue Hang, feeling a pang of heartache, glanced at her bare neck and delicate earlobes. He couldn’t help but feel even more heartache. “Stay here for a while. I’m going to meet with a few old shareholders.”

Jiang Nian nodded as she watched Xue Hang walk away.

That evening, she once again saw the gentle and astute Xue Hang, orchestrating the proceedings with ease and delivering a speech in front of hundreds of people with grace and confidence. He was outstanding, every move exuding pride and self-assurance.

Jiang Nian knew trouble was brewing when she came today. The demons in her heart had been fighting all along, but she couldn’t help but come. After all, she felt the call of a life of wealth and couldn’t refuse it!

The banquet had progressed to the raffle section, and she heard that the final grand prize of this annual meeting was a set of houses, a truly extravagant gift.

Jiang Nian eagerly scanned WeChat and waited for the raffle, praying and hoping earnestly in each round. Unfortunately, she didn’t win even the smallest New Year’s gift bag! Even Jia Ping won a phone!

…Did the God of Wealth retract her fortune because she had offended her benefactor? QAQ

Jiang Nian lost all interest, and even after many winners came to toast her, take photos, and ask for autographs, she remained immersed in the sorrow of losing the house and many phones, computers, tablets, and New Year’s gift bags.

She had no energy to interact with them; she just said a word to Jia Ping and then fled.

Jia Ping enjoyed socializing, welcoming everyone with a smile. Their unexpectedly friendly attitudes suggested that their interest wasn’t in the alcohol but rather in probing Jiang Nian’s relationship with Xue Hang, likely spurred by Xue Hang’s special treatment of Jiang Nian at the beginning of the banquet.

Shortly after Jiang Nian left the banquet hall, Xue Hang followed her out. They walked together to the corridor window, where the night was dark and the cold wind whistled.

“Why aren’t you happy?”

“…I have black hands.”

Xue Hang nodded and said, “Just bad luck; can’t blame anyone.”

Jiang Nian: “……?!”

You’ve changed, benefactor!

Xue Hang smiled and suddenly extended his hand. “I have good luck, want to borrow some?”

Jiang Nian looked down at Xue Hang’s hand, exerting great effort to resist immediate surrender. Her inner demons seemed to have given up; she was seriously pondering: would she have to mourn her yet-to-begin wild life from now on?… It seemed like fate’s arrangement… Fate’s torment was truly everywhere…

Well, it looks like the battle against fate is about to begin again!

He didn’t seem impatient, just looking at her earnestly, his face gentle and his eyes deep, as if waiting for her decision.

Jiang Nian looked up at him.

Suddenly, Xue Hang’s phone rang, and the abrupt ringtone caused him to furrow his brows. He took out his phone and directly pressed it to silence. After a moment, the assistant’s voice came from the corridor: “Oh! Mr. Xue, why aren’t you answering the phone? Oh, Mr. Xue, you’re here. Mr. Chen and the others are looking for you…”

As the assistant spoke cheerfully, Jiang Nian peeked out from behind Xue Hang.

Assistant: “……..I-I’ll come back later!”

Ahem.