Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Made It Even More Difficult for Her Fiancé Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Made It Even More Difficult for Her Fiancé Seeing Jiang Yunchuan unmoved, Jiang Nanshu nudged him.
“Go already, don’t let the girl be sad. Sister Yueyue is standing there, looking like she’s about to shatter.”
Jiang Nanshu shook his head sorrowfully.
“The picture of a young woman’s literary pain seems to have walked right out of the pages and into reality.”
“Technically, your love line is supposed to be torturous too, so why is it only her suffering? That’s not fair!”
Jiang Yunchuan: “…”
He now felt sick to his stomach whenever he saw Lin Yueyue; her demeanor had the whole school thinking he had heartlessly dumped her.
He just wanted to spare her some dignity, not wanting to make public her affairs with multiple guys—possibly more than four, given how else could she have contracted AIDS.
Some people can’t be held down by money, her heart was insatiable from the beginning. She wanted far more than he could offer, an affluent second-generation still without his own established career, reliant on his family.
In the end, Jiang Yunchuan merely raised his hand and ruffled Jiang Nanshu’s hair: “Yeah, kids shouldn’t worry about adult matters. I’ll handle it.”
Jiang Nanshu: “…”
“Get your dirty hands off me! Who’s a kid, anyway? You’re only two years older than me here. What’s there to brag about?”
Jiang Yunchuan’s lips curled slightly, his eyes softened, and he suddenly realized why his older brother liked to ruffle Jiang Nanshu’s hair—it was really very comforting to do so!
Seeing that Jiang Nanshu was on the brink of endurance, he moved his hand just in time and his gaze became icy when it turned to Lin Yueyue.
Originally, he had no wish to bully or warn the girl, but it was clear that Lin Yueyue was determined to squeeze a sum of money out of him—so he wouldn’t be polite.
He walked over to Lin Yueyue, said something to her, and she obediently followed Jiang Yunchuan away.
Jiang Nanshu went to get food and found a seat. In no more than two minutes, Xu Xi put her tray across from her, dragging Xu Xingwan along with her.
Her clear, sharp features were expressionless, but there was softness at the tips of her brows, and she was wearing long sleeves that stood out in the sweltering heat.
But because of her beautiful face, nobody seemed to think it was odd.
“There’s spicy chicken today, Jiangjiang; I got an extra serving for you.” Xu Xi said as she handed over the disposable box with the dish.
The day was still sweltering, the heat oppressive, making breathing difficult, especially in the crowded cafeteria. Even the air conditioning was no help against the heat of so many people.
Sweat beaded on Xu Xi’s forehead as she held her chopsticks, her smile warm: “I’m going to start eating. You guys should eat too.”
Something softened in Jiang Nanshu’s heart: “Thanks.”
“Ah, don’t be so polite with me. I owe you a life-saving debt and can only repay you by being your workhorse.” Xu Xi joked, smiling warmly.
After being around Jiang Nanshu for a few days, she had figured her out. Despite appearing indifferent to everything, Jiang Nanshu was actually someone who responded better to tenderness than to harshness.
Easy to coax and pleasant to be around.
If she were really a cold, cruel, and heartless person, she might have just switched to another restroom upon hearing noises, instead of knocking and saving her.
Xu Xi felt a warmth in her heart, Jiangjiang really was kind.
She thought the luckiest thing this year was that she came to Jing University, got to know Jiang Nanshu, and entered her world as a friend.
Seeing Jiang Nanshu enjoying her meal made her happy as well.
A smile spilled unconsciously into Jiang Nanshu’s almond-shaped eyes: “Really?”
Xu Xi nodded firmly, “Yeah, yeah, we’re going to be best friends, right, Jiangjiang?”
Jiang Nanshu hesitated, thinking of Chen Qian. Although this was the original person’s friend, she had been covering for her for three years; her feelings weren’t indifferent.
She chuckled lightly, “Perhaps.”
Xu Xi didn’t say anything more, scrolling through her phone while eating.
Suddenly, she saw some news and her eyes widened, “No wonder Sister Su Ran didn’t come to school today to maintain her postgraduate student persona! Turns out she’s going to be acting on set.”
Jiang Nanshu raised her head from her plate, still chewing, and Xu Xi, meeting her gaze, went soft with adoration, ahh, so cute! Like a little squirrel.
She was so engrossed in Jiang Nanshu’s beautiful visage that she forgot to read out the message.
Jiang Nanshu swallowed the food in her mouth before asking, “What set is she joining?”
Xu Xi snapped back to reality and showed her phone screen to Jiang Nanshu, “Here, a big female lead drama, seems to be directed by a rather famous director in the entertainment circle. This drama is called Luanying, with the top Movie Emperor Song Shizhao as the male lead.”
Jiang Nanshu’s eyes flickered when they touched the name “Song Shizhao.”
But she was quickly drawn in by the official announcement.
The female lead announced in it was Su Ran, who had just trended on social media yesterday.
Among the other supporting characters, there was a third male lead Yuan Feng, and a male N role Xie Zimiao; it seems all the scumbag team joined this set, but she didn’t see Jiang Leyi’s name anywhere.
Just yesterday, she was happy that Director Wen had selected her, but today’s official announcement didn’t even have a shadow of her.
Just like in the book, the female lead was Su Ran, and the announcement was made so much earlier than expected, as if Director Wen was forced to make it.
Su Ran didn’t have any acting credibility to gain Director Wen’s favor, but somehow, unreasonably, she became the female lead.
Jiang Nanshu withdrew her gaze and replied disinterestedly, “Hmm, that’s good. Did she resolve her scandal?”
Xu Xi curled her lips, “Su Ran issued a statement, saying the last trending topic was a rumor, and she also admitted that she and Lu Qingyan were only high school classmates. She went abroad after high school graduation, and they did not develop any romantic relationship. She’s only friends with Cheng An, not double-timing as someone slandered. She said she’s completely clean, never did anything improper, and never interfered in others’ relationships.”
“Oh, she also sent lawyer’s letters to those who spread rumors. The public opinion changed; Su Ran clarified everything, claiming to have not much of a relationship with either person, all just rumors.”
Jiang Nanshu’s almond eyes widened.
Although she knew this was a clarification statement Su Ran was compelled to issue for her career, she had actually dismissed the relationship with Lu Qingyan so cleanly.
Did it have to be so cruel?
She just made things more difficult for her fiancé.
But Lu Qingyan had gone abroad now, and she wondered if anyone had informed him of the domestic news. Jiang Nanshu felt nobody had, so she decided to be the first one.
Thus, gleefully taking a screenshot of Su Ran’s statement, she sent it to Lu Qingyan’s WeChat.
[Brother Qingyan, what does Sister Su Ran mean by this? Is she dropping out of the competition with me? Can I have you all to myself now? [ShyJPG]]
Jiang Nanshu looked at the message she had composed, hmm, utterly nauseating, and clicked send.
She thought Lu Qingyan wouldn’t reply, but to her surprise, he responded instantly.
Lu Qingyan: [What are you trying to say?]
Hah, she even wanted to interview him about how it felt to be dumped at the moment.
Jiang Nanshu: [I’m so angry. Her gaze towards you wasn’t pure, but she could still say such things as disassociating herself from you, making me feel like you aren’t valued at all…]