Chapter 128-Part 2

Jia Ping told Jiang Nian that aside from issuing a statement in Jiang Nian’s name, everything else was handled by Xue Hang’s legal team.

Even tracking down Wang Jingjing and Zhou Shanshan was thanks to Xue Hang’s help.

Xue Hang moved swiftly.

Just the day before yesterday, Jiang Nian was still being mocked by the entire internet, but by yesterday, public opinion had completely shifted in her favor.

In just two days, Xue Hang had already identified the people who had slandered Jiang Nian the most viciously and was holding them accountable.

Of course, they hadn’t expected to uncover Wang Jingjing and Zhou Shanshan in the process.

Jiang Nian was deeply moved and immediately called Xue Hang: “Sugar daddy, you’re so good to me! I miss you so, so much right now. When are you coming to see me?”

Jia Ping, who hadn’t walked far, nearly stumbled: “……” You actually dare to call him that? Where did you get the courage?

Xue Hang: “……”

He coughed lightly and said sternly, “Behave yourself. Stop calling me that.”

Jiang Nian asked in confusion, “How am I not behaving? Is missing you my fault? It’s because you’re too good to me!”

…Xue Hang had to admit that this silly girl had an unrivaled talent for sweet talk, improving day by day and reaching new heights recently.

In fact, he had already bought a plane ticket and rushed over that same evening.

Currently, Jiang Nian and her crew were staying at the foot of a mountain.

The production team had rented a few farmhouses as temporary accommodations.

Jiang Nian was assigned a room on the second floor.

The room was bare and simple, with various items piled up in the corners.

There was a wooden bed, a table, and a large cabinet.

Her suitcase sat in the corner, and on the square wooden table were some fruits, a thermos, and miscellaneous small items.

When Xue Hang sat on the bed, it creaked a few times.

Jiang Nian had just finished filming.

She was covered in dust, with some cobwebs still tangled in her hair.

After bidding farewell to the director and other actors, she eagerly ran upstairs, ignoring the ambiguous looks from others—for her beauty, nothing else mattered.

From afar, Xue Hang could hear Jiang Nian’s excited inner voice: Beauty, beauty, here I come!

She was like a little hooligan.

Xue Hang rubbed his forehead and smiled helplessly.

Despite her mischievous ways, he was genuinely happy because he feared Jiang Nian would recall her previous traumatic experiences.

If her hard-won cheerful spirit were to plunge into darkness again, Wang Jingjing and Zhou Shanshan would be utterly unforgivable!

As soon as Jiang Nian rushed upstairs, she gave Xue Hang a dusty hug.

“Baby, only when I see you do I feel truly alive!”

Xue Hang replied, “Then do you want to stay by my side all the time?”

Jiang Nian objected, “What do you mean ‘do I want to’? My heart is always with you.”

Xue Hang twitched his lips, poked her forehead, and pushed her away. “Alright, go take a shower.”

Jiang Nian: “……”

She rubbed her forehead and hugged him again.

“Showering isn’t important. You’re what’s important!”

Xue Hang: “…Are you going or not?” 🙂

Of course, Jiang Nian eventually went to shower.

Afterward, she smelled fresh and clean and felt much more comfortable.

When she returned, Xue Hang was peeling an apple.

Seeing her, he handed her a peeled slice.

Jiang Nian took it with a bright smile, took a bite, and naturally sat on Xue Hang’s lap. She took another bite and then fed him a piece.

However, what started with Xue Hang eating apples soon turned into him kissing Jiang Nian’s lips.

The sweet and fragrant taste matched her perfectly.

While kissing her, he whispered softly, “Were you scared when the news broke out?”

Jiang Nian shook her head. “No, I never even paid attention to them.”

Xue Hang smiled slightly and said, “Then you should know the lawyer’s letter has already been delivered to Jiang Yong. Zhou Shanshan has targeted and framed you multiple times. If she behaves herself, I’ll let her off, but if she doesn’t want to live peacefully, I’ll grant her wish.”

Jiang Nian said, “Grandpa and Grandma treat me well. My uncle and aunt have watched me grow up and always protect me. They’re old now, and Zhou Shanshan is Xiao Xian’s mother. If it weren’t for not wanting to trouble them, I would have dealt with Zhou Shanshan long ago. I warned her, but I didn’t expect her to be so shameless and do whatever she pleases.”

“Zhou Shanshan made her mistakes, and being lenient will only make her think we can’t do anything to her. I’ll make her pay for what she’s done,” Xue Hang said as he patted her head.

“This was my decision and has nothing to do with you, so don’t feel guilty.”

Jiang Nian let out a small sound and hugged him tightly.

“No, this is something we’re doing together. I won’t leave you to face it alone.”

Xue Hang: “……”

This silly girl.

He sighed and gently patted her fragile, slender back.

The two of them hugged each other for a while.

Then Xue Hang grabbed the little hooligan squirming in his lap.

Did she think he was made of stone?

He carried Jiang Nian to the bed.

As soon as they lay down, the wooden bed let out an ominous creak.

Xue Hang froze, and Jiang Nian burst out laughing in his arms.

They stared at each other for a moment before Xue Hang tilted her chin, squinting playfully and pretending to threaten her.

“Do you think just because the bed’s unstable, I can’t deal with you?”

Jiang Nian hugged him.

“Sugar daddy, everyone online says you love me, spoil me, give me acting gigs, and give me big endorsements, making me famous. You treat me so, so well—you can’t bully me!”

Xue Hang: “…Heh.”

He held Jiang Nian against the wall.

Behind Jiang Nian was the cold, hard wall, but in front of her was a hot and strong body.

She felt like she was trapped between ice and fire, yet there was an even hotter place within her, bringing her the most thrilling tremors.

Outside the window, rain poured down with a roar, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder.

The lightning split the darkness, and in that fleeting light, Jiang Nian could see the handsome face of the man in front of her.

His black hair was slightly damp, his jawline taut, and those deep, dark eyes were locked on her with a deliberately mischievous glint.

Jiang Nian bit his jaw lightly.

“I still have work tomorrow…”

He lowered his head, biting the tip of her tongue, and mumbled, “Oh.”

“Oh what?”

“Oh, I understand.”

“……”

Then why are you going even harder…

Outside, the storm raged fiercely, but it couldn’t compare to him.

The next morning, Jiang Nian posted a Weibo update: “Good morning, everyone! Let me introduce my baby, Xue Hang.”

Attached was a photo of her and Xue Hang, with the lush mountains in the background, the morning sun shining after the rain, and what seemed to be a faint rainbow in the sky.

The moment Jiang Nian’s Weibo post went live, it immediately shocked netizens who hadn’t even recovered from the previous news!

Although Xue Hang rarely appeared in public, that didn’t mean he was unknown.

On the contrary, his name was already legendary!

“F*ck, did I go blind first thing in the morning? Jiang Nian went public with her relationship… with Xue Hang?!”

“So the legendary sugar daddy was Xue Hang all along? No wonder Zhou Shanshan was so jealous. She probably wished she could kick Jiang Nian aside and take her place!”

“That actually makes a lot of sense! After all, Zhou Shanshan has a track record!”

After Jiang Nian’s post, many celebrities, directors, and producers in the industry reposted it with their blessings.

Since Xue Hang didn’t have a personal Weibo account, he logged into the official account of Xue Corporation, reposted Jiang Nian’s Weibo, and added a caption:

“I am Jiang Nian’s husband, Xue Hang.
Anyone who insults my wife will face consequences.”

This was probably the first time Xue Hang had publicly shown such blatant protectiveness.

While Jiang Nian had only introduced him as her baby, essentially admitting to their relationship, he went one step further and claimed himself as her husband.

How… how utterly shameless!

And people weren’t just thinking it—they said it outright.

“Mr. Xue, our goddess Jiang Nian said you’re just her baby, okay? Not her husband!”

“Exactly! Our goddess isn’t married to you yet! Please behave yourself!”

“Wuwuwu, Mr. Xue, you’ve already taken so much of my money, and now you’re taking my goddess too?”

“This is outrageous!”

“So outrageous!”

When Xue Hang saw these comments, his eyes went blank for a moment.

He chuckled lightly and randomly replied to one:

“Jiang Nian is my wife.”

It wasn’t emphasis—it was an announcement.

Of course, this reply was collectively trampled by the netizens.

No, no, no! She’s not your wife yet! Without a marriage certificate and a wedding, she’s not your wife! Mr. Xue, just focus on being a good boyfriend—a little baby!

Xue Hang froze, then threw his phone aside, unwilling to read further.

His assistant and Jia Ping couldn’t help but snicker on the side.

No, it wasn’t just them—probably many directors, producers, and even other celebrities in the industry were secretly laughing as well!

For once, the legendary Mr. Xue had openly announced his relationship, fed everyone dog food, and staked his claim over Jiang Nian.

He even proved that Jiang Nian didn’t have any so-called “sugar daddy” scandals because no one could surpass him.

Who could compare to him?

And the mortal should be bowing down to his stylish suit pants and shouting, “Ah…So cool! So enviable!”

Yet, everyone was telling him to just be a good little baby?

“Pfft!”

“Cough, cough, cough!”

“I think I caught a cold.”

“Hmm, it did rain last night. You must have gotten chilled.”

Jia Ping and the assistant earnestly discussed buying cold medicine later.

Xue Hang gave them a cold glance and clenched his molars silently.

Suddenly, he heard another soft snicker beside him.

He lowered his head and saw Jiang Nian covering her mouth, shoulders shaking as she laughed secretly.

His brow twitched, and his face darkened further.

“Jiang Nian!”

“baby?”

Xue Hang: …Heh. 🙂