Chapter 86: Are You Nervous?


"Do you not know how to swim?"


Holding the steamer basket, Sheng Mingsi looked at her seriously and asked.


"Nope."


Jiang Chenchen reached out again to grab a small bun, only to have it pulled away once more.


"?"


She looked at him with confusion.


Sheng Mingsi fixed his gaze, "Then let me teach you."


He handed her a pair of chopsticks.


Jiang Chenchen took them, and only then did he push the steamer basket towards her.


It turned out he wanted her to eat with chopsticks.


She used the chopsticks to pick up a hot dumpling, took a bite, and mumbled, "But I've missed a few days of classes, and I don't have time to learn."


Sheng Mingsi frowned slightly, "Learning this is quick. Just set aside half an hour every day. If you're not too slow, you can learn it in half a month."


"Alright."


She seemed to focus more on eating and didn't pay much attention to this matter.


For the first time, Sheng Mingsi personally taught her something. Selfishly, he hoped she would remember it forever.


But with today's news, it seemed like there was no room for asking.


That'll do.


...


Behind Sheng Mingsi's residence, there was an outdoor private swimming pool as well as an indoor one.


Jiang Chenchen didn't expect him to have such a complete set-up; he had everything.


As a coach, Sheng Mingsi was quite strict, and with his excellent physique, Jiang Chenchen wasn't moved despite witnessing him in a swimsuit. However, his swimming figure was elegant and agile, like a beautiful fish. This made it interesting to watch.


Squatting by the pool, wrapped in a towel, Jiang Chenchen held her phone and took a picture of him leaping out of the water.


His black hair dripped with water, his eyes misted from the splashes, and he wiped them away with his hand, messing up his hair in the process. The slightly disheveled black hair, combined with his cold and handsome face, made his eyes, as dark as obsidian, stand out. The muscles on his taut body sparkled with water droplets, creating ripples in the water below.


Although it was midwinter, he made everything around him look like a beautiful summer cartoon.


Sheng Mingsi furrowed his brows slightly and walked toward her. "Are you taking pictures again?"


"It looks great."


Jiang Chenchen handed him the photo she had taken. "Take a look."


"..."


He reached out, pressing down his gaze, "Delete it!"


His wet hand reached out but only touched the edge of the phone. Jiang Chenchen quickly withdrew it.


She was fast, stepping back a few steps and holding the phone to her chest.


"Don't delete it."


Sheng Mingsi's brows deepened. "Why did you take this?"


"It looks good."


"Where... does it look good!?"


"Don't you think so? I think it's good. Do you want to take a closer look?"


She attempted to show him the photo, seeking approval.


"..."


Sheng Mingsi closed his eyes, completely giving up.


Forget it, let her be.


"Put down the phone and get in the water." He adjusted his expression, looking like a coach.


Jiang Chenchen took off her towel, placed it on a lounge chair, locked her phone, and left it there. Walking to the edge of the pool, she hesitated a bit.


She squatted down, looking up at him.


Recalling the incident of falling into the water, there was a slight palpitation.


Sheng Mingsi lifted his chin, "Come down; the water isn't deep."


However, he reached out and helped her into the water.


Jiang Chenchen got in, and the water was indeed shallow. The moment of uneasiness disappeared instantly.


The pool water was comfortable, and she looked up at him.


Sheng Mingsi let go of her hand, took a step back, and at the same time, beckoned to her.


Sheng Mingsi let go of her hand and stepped back, simultaneously beckoning her with a gesture.


"Come here."


"Hmm?"


Jiang Chenchen followed him, feeling the water level rising as she took each step. It reached around her chest when he finally stopped.


"Start by practicing breathing in and out, like this, and then dive straight down."


Sheng Mingsi demonstrated.


"Now you try."


Jiang Chenchen watched, then mimicked the movements a few times.


After several repetitions, the last time she stayed submerged for a long time without resurfacing.


Sheng Mingsi's heart tightened a bit. When he dove down, he saw her comfortably staying underwater. He had underestimated her ability to hold her breath.


He gestured that she could come up.


Jiang Chenchen finally surfaced.


She opened her mouth, adjusting quickly with a few breaths.


Sheng Mingsi looked at her with some doubt. "You've really never learned before?"


For someone who had experienced being submerged in water, there might be some psychological burden, making progress slower.


But she learned surprisingly fast.


Jiang Chenchen nodded. "Today is my first time learning."


"Once you're not afraid of the water, your progress will speed up."


Originally, the plan was to learn for half an hour, but it extended to two hours.


And then she learned it.


Sheng Mingsi watched her, who was gracefully moving in the water. Though swimming breaststroke wasn't that attractive, he had chosen it initially to boost her confidence—perhaps he had overthought it.


After getting tired, both of them got out of the pool.


Sheng Mingsi reached out to help her up.


When Jiang Chenchen walked toward him, she suddenly looked up. "Brother Ahsi, this is a good time for artificial respiration. Can I try it?"


Sheng Mingsi stumbled for a moment, halting in his steps. He looked at her with a dark expression. "What did you say?"


"Why do you want to learn this?"


"I want to learn."


But she didn't say why.


Sometimes, Sheng Mingsi really wanted to knock on her head to see what she was thinking.


But her face remained as usual, expressionless, and she didn't seem to have any ulterior motives.


Was she really just learning artificial respiration?


Jiang Chenchen approached him, asking earnestly, "Is it okay?"


Her pure gaze made Sheng Mingsi realize he couldn't refuse.


Perhaps he had overthought it.


"How do you want to learn?" He spoke coldly, his face tense and serious.


Jiang Chenchen spread out a towel. "Lie down."


Sheng Mingsi: "..."


How could she say something like that so casually?


Fortunately, there was no one else here. Even if they did this, only the fool in front of her would know.


He took a deep breath, cleared his throat, and then lay down.


The last time they did chest compressions, he was still wearing clothes. This time, he was only in swim trunks...


He had a tall figure, long legs, an excellent physique, and his skin was overly fair.


Lying there, he was quite stiff.


His entire face looked strangely awkward.


Jiang Chenchen squatted down, pressing her hands against his chest, and asked, "Are you nervous?"


Asked in this indifferent, expressionless manner, Sheng Mingsi was left bewildered: "..."

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  Chapter 133: Chaos Caused by the Demoness

"No way!"

"I only asked you to deliver a message, not to do anything else!"

Zhang Yiquan was somewhat annoyed, threatening, "Don't forget, when you were in trouble, who covered it up for you, who saved your life."

"Compared to saving your life, I'm just asking you to deliver a message. After delivering it, we'll have no further debts between us!"

The man remained silent for a moment, then nodded reluctantly, "Fine!"

"What message do you want me to deliver, and to whom?"

"Deliver the message to the Grand Secretary, telling him that the strange phenomenon of the sky darkening was caused by the Chen family!"

Saying this, Zhang Yiquan briefly explained the matter so that the man could report it in detail to the Grand Secretary.

However, after hearing the explanation, the man's expression changed drastically.

"Are you crazy? If the Chen family really can change the weather, they are definitely not ordinary people. They might be immortals. Instead of trying to please them, we'd offend them by doing so. Are you out of your mind?"

Seeing the man's expression, Zhang Yiquan's face darkened. "What, you don't want to? Then don't blame me for being ruthless and exposing what happened back then!"

"You..."

"Besides, what are you afraid of? As long as you don't talk, and I don't talk, who will know that you leaked the message? Besides, you're just delivering a message, you haven't offended them."

First, he used a stick, then offered him some sweetness. It was evident that Zhang Yiquan's experience as an official had not been lost. He immediately took control of the man.

"Fine!" The man gritted his teeth. "Just this once, after completing this task, we'll be even!"

"Hurry up, no matter what method you use, the message must reach the capital within three days."

"Three days?"

"Are you crazy?"

"You know how far it is to the capital."

However, Zhang Yiquan's face remained cold. "I don't care what method you use. As long as you complete it within three days, our debt will be cleared."

Watching Zhang Yiquan leave, the man's face fluctuated between darkness and light, a trace of killing intent flashing across his body.

In the end, he gave up. After all, who knew if Zhang Yiquan had any other tricks up his sleeve? Besides, it was just delivering a message.

With the horses galloping at full speed, the man managed to deliver the message to the Grand Secretary's residence.

Upon receiving this message, the Grand Secretary's eyes lit up. "Summon the Astronomical Bureau!"

The next day, during court.

Just as the court session was about to end, th Grand Secretary stood up and, in front of everyone, recounted the message handed to him by Zhang Yiquan.

"Oh?"

The Emperor raised an eyebrow, suddenly interested. He had originally intended to issue a decree of self-punishment, but upon hearing the Grand Secretary's words, he suddenly had a direction in mind.

"Summon the Astronomical Bureau!"

Soon, the head of the Astronomical Bureau was summoned to the court.

An elderly man with a white beard hurriedly entered and then knelt down to the Emperor, paying his respects.

"Minister of the Southern Sky, Yen, pays respects..."

"That's enough!" The Emperor waved his hand. "Minister of the Southern Sky, I ask you, what caused the recent unusual celestial phenomena?"

The Minister raised his head and glanced at the Grand Secretary before respectfully saying, "Reporting to Your Majesty, a solar eclipse, which is an ominous sign."

As soon as he finished speaking, an official behind the Grand Secretary jumped out, crying out in grief, "Your Majesty, this is a sign of chaos caused by a demoness!"

The Emperor ignored him and looked at the Minister. "What does the Astronomical Bureau think about this matter?"

The Minister gritted his teeth and lowered his head. "Your Majesty, as Minister Liu said, a solar eclipse is a harbinger of chaos caused by a demoness."

We

"Oh?" The Emperor raised an eyebrow. "But didn't the Minister of the Southern Sky say something different a few days ago?"

The Minister immediately knelt down. "Your Majesty, I dare not lie. Last night, when I observed the celestial phenomena, I discovered a meteor falling to the south. It must be a demoness being born, and it's happening in the south."

Seeing this, the Grand Secretary stood up immediately. "Your Majesty, the Chen family is located in the south, and that Chen Xue is the so-called demoness!"

"Nonsense!"

The Imperial Censor and others quickly stood up and accused, "What the Grand Secretary said is absolutely absurd."

"Why not listen to the situation first?" The Grand Secretary snorted coldly, then turned to bow to the Emperor. "Your Majesty, do you remember the incident of the Chen family being raided?"

"At that time, not a single silver or grain was found in the Chen family, nor was a single grain of food found. Is this ordinary?"

"Absolutely, if the Chen family really has such ability, how could they willingly be exiled?"

The officials skilled in arguing were speechless, because they didn't know how to defend the Chen family.

"In addition, do you want to know what happened to the exiled convoy?" The Grand Secretary continued, "All the prisoners saw it with their own eyes. When the demoness of the Chen family got angry, the sky darkened instantly. When she forgave everyone, the sky immediately brightened."

"With such events, can you still call it a coincidence?"

After speaking, the Grand Secretary bowed to the Emperor. "Your Majesty, I request that you order the execution of the entire Chen family to demonstrate the consequences of causing chaos by a demoness."

As soon as the Grand Secretary finished speaking, a group of officials behind him immediately stood up, requesting the Emperor to order the execution of the demoness.

"Han Quan, the Chen family has fallen to such a state, and you still want to exterminate them?"

The Marquis of Pingyuan, who had been silent all along, spoke up.

The Grand Secretary's eyelids twitched, not answering. Instead, he glanced at the Minister of the Southern Sky, who sighed in his heart and also bowed, "Your Majesty, a solar eclipse, the last time it appeared was a hundred years ago."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately remembered that at that time, the Great Moon Empire had not yet been established, and it was still during the rule of the Yu Dynasty.

There was also a solar eclipse at that time, but the next day, chaos erupted throughout the country, with uprisings breaking out everywhere, and the rule of the Yu Dynasty was in jeopardy.

Then, there was no need to go into detail. Emperor Xi defeated the hegemon, unified the world, and established the Great Moon Empire.

"Minister, you..."

The Imperial Censor and others suddenly changed their expressions. The Minister brought up the matter of the previous dynasty's downfall, clearly emphasizing the seriousness of the Chen family's situation, which was thousands of times more severe than before. It was as severe as the fall of the previous dynasty.

In other words, if before, they still had a chance to plead for the Chen family, but now it involved the downfall of a dynasty, and they could no longer speak out. Even if they did, it would be useless.

Furthermore, there was only one person who had the final say on this matter.

Therefore, the Imperial Censor and others unwillingly said, "Your Majesty, what the Grand Secretary said is just speculation, without any evidence. If the Chen family really had such abilities, why would they willingly be exiled?"

The Emperor, however, interrupted their words, his stern face looking at everyone, "The disappearance of items from the Chen Mansion, Chen Xue's command causing strange occurrences in the sky, how do you explain these things?"

"If the Chen family really caused chaos, what do you officials intend to do about your ancestors?"

After a few rhetorical questions, the Imperial Censor and others were speechless, realizing the Emperor's intentions. They could only sigh.

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 Chapter 1079: The Old Beggar at the Door

The waiter sighed and pointed to the beggar huddled in the corner near the door, saying, "Do you see that beggar?"

Shu Yu nodded, "Yes, I saw him. I just gave him a few copper coins."

"That old beggar used to be the gatekeeper of this courtyard. When the courtyard caught fire, the female owner of the house was burned to death. He blamed himself for not being there that day and failing to save the owner. After the fire, he became crazy and spends his days guarding the door. He flies into a rage whenever anyone tries to approach the house, but unfortunately, this old beggar is quite skilled, and few can beat him."

Shu Yu was taken aback. The old beggar was originally the gatekeeper of Meng's Escort Agency? She had heard from Meng Yunzheng that the original members of the Quansheng Escort Agency had either found new paths or joined other escort agencies. As for the servants of the agency, they were not many, but they had all been taken away by Meng Yunzheng's uncle.

According to this, the old beggar should have left with Meng Yunzheng's uncle. How did he end up here?

Could it be that he had been guarding the place for the past ten years? The waiter continued, "After a couple of incidents, the county official came to investigate. They didn't drive the old beggar away but prohibited anyone from having ill intentions toward the house."

As for why the county official attached such importance to this matter, the waiter didn't know.

But Shu Yu could guess that it probably had something to do with Gongqiu.

"The old beggar is truly a loyal and pitiful person," Shu Yu remarked.

The waiter nodded, "Indeed, he is quite loyal."

Hence, Shu Yu took out a couple of silver pieces from her sleeve and handed them to the waiter, saying, "Please give this to the old beggar for me."

The waiter was taken aback, "Miss..."

Shu Yu sighed, "I'm kind-hearted and soft-hearted. I can't bear to hear such stories and see people with strong sense of loyalty suffer. Please give it to him, so he can have a good meal."

The waiter was speechless. He also had a strong sense of loyalty. Even though the business of this restaurant wasn't doing very well, he worked diligently every day and never slackened. Shouldn't he treat himself to a nice meal too?

The waiter looked at the silver pieces in his hand and almost blurted it out.

However, he held back the words when he saw that Shu Yu was only having a plate of pastries and a pot of tea in front of her.

He swiftly went to the door and placed the silver pieces in front of the old beggar, saying, "The young lady who gave you the copper coins said that you are a loyal and righteous person. She wants you to buy more food and not go hungry."

The old beggar took the silver pieces and bit on them before chuckling.

The waiter sighed and shook his head, then turned and came back.

Shu Yu continued to drink tea and eat her pastries. The waiter seemed to be eyeing the reward she gave him, and since there weren't many customers at the moment, he was quite idle and occasionally came to pour her more tea.

Shu Yu felt a bit like being served at Haidilao, where they constantly refilled your tea.

She was quite helpless but didn't mind. The owner of the restaurant noticed the situation and came over to reprimand the waiter, apologizing to Shu Yu.

However, Shu Yu waved her hand, smiling, "It's alright. I quite enjoy listening to these stories, and he tells them well."

As Shu Yu and the waiter continued talking, not just about the burned-down courtyard across the street but also other things, she discovered that the waiter knew quite a lot about Tianning County and was very familiar with its affairs.

As long as she didn't mention the Meng's Escort Agency, that vague feeling of being watched gradually disappeared.

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 Chapter 85: In My Heart

The hard chin hit her forehead with a buzzing sensation.

The muffled groan that floated into her ears seemed to trigger goosebumps on her skin.

As breath dispersed, a slight warmth brushed against the base of her ear.

Itchy.

Jiang Chenchen quickly stepped back, tilted her head, ignoring these strange reactions, and looked at him with a bit of anxiety.

"Did I hurt you?"

She raised her head, her gaze going up, unable to see but feeling a strong sense of presence.

Right above her head.

The somewhat burning gaze seemed to be looking at her.

Perplexed, she wondered if it hurt so much when they collided?

In the absolute darkness, the two locked eyes at close quarters.

Jiang Chenchen didn't hear a response and called out anxiously.

"Brother Ah si..."

At the same time, she reached out toward him in search.

However, her warm fingertips accidentally touched his slightly cool lips.

Those soft fingertips were like igniting a spark.

Sheng Mingsi's breath caught, and the darkness in his eyes deepened.

He quickly reached out, caught her hand, and pulled away.

His breath became erratic.

"I'm here."

Jiang Chenchen said, "Brother Ah si, is it your heartbeat pounding?"

In the absolutely quiet space, the rapidly beating heart sounded particularly clear.

Sheng Mingsi took a deep breath, tensing every nerve. He closed his eyes to calm down.

When he raised his eyes again, the suppressed depth in his gaze was replaced by a clear restraint.

"I heard that seeing the brightest star at a glance can make your heart beat faster. Look outside. Do you see the brightest and most dazzling star that catches your eye?"

He shifted the topic.

Jiang Chenchen turned her gaze outside, looking at the bright starry sky.

"It seems like every one of them is exceptionally bright. Brother Ah si, which one did you see? The brightest and most dazzling star?"

She asked while leaning against the window.

Her voice held confusion.

The star that could make his heart beat faster must be exceptionally different.

Sheng Mingsi coughed lightly, calming down his emotions. Looking outside, it seemed that taking the time to appreciate the starry sky was such a pleasant and wonderful thing.

Did his father see the same night sky before he passed away?

His voice became low and hoarse. "Look over there, it's that one, the star closest to us."

Jiang Chenchen's eyes suddenly brightened, and her heart beat a little faster.

Was this the magic of the brightest star?

"Brother Ah si, is it true that you feel your heart beating faster?"

Sheng Mingsi's gaze deepened, and his thoughts sank.

She was talking about stars, but he was talking about her.

Different.

"I heard that making a wish on a star will be heard. Why not give it a try?" Sheng Mingsi whispered in her ear, wanting to comfort this girl who made him feel different in the world.

Jiang Chenchen closed her eyes and said slowly, "I want to be a family with Brother Ah si forever."

This small voice, making a wish, sounded infinitely moving in this quiet high altitude.

Yet, it also felt infinitely poignant.

It was family, but not quite that kind of family.

Sheng Mingsi never expected he would feel so conflicted.

But none of it mattered. At this moment, it was perfect.

After Jiang Chenchen made her wish, she asked him, "What's your wish?"

"Me?"

He never made any wishes.

"Brother Ah si, your birthday this year was too bad. You didn't even make a wish while blowing out the candles. How about using the entire starry sky as bright candles now? Make a wish, okay?"

Sheng Mingsi never expected to hear such a romantic suggestion from her.

With the vast starry sky as witness, could wishes made under this night sky come true?

Can the wishes made under this starry sky come true?

He curled his lips.

Why not try being that naive child?

"Sure."

He closed his eyes, silent for a moment.

Jiang Chenchen didn't hear his wish. Sheng Mingsi said, "In my heart."

Above the night sky, who could fathom his thoughts?

Perhaps only the bright stars knew.

...

Back home, they were both very tired and retired to rest early.

But Jiang Chenchen tossed and turned in bed. What did Sheng Mingsi wish for? Why wasn't he willing to say it?

It seemed like he harbored many things in his heart.

But everyone had secrets in their hearts that they didn't want to share. After contemplating this, she calmed down and went to sleep.

The next morning, the video of Lu Su performing CPR on Jiang Chenchen went viral on the internet.

In less than a minute, the short video made it to the top of the trending list.

In the midst of Lu Su's fans' heartbroken cries, numerous onlookers expressed their amazement and excitement. The show had gone from a beautiful girl saving a hero to a hero saving a beauty in just two transitions.

"What an extraordinary CP!"

"Lu Jiang CP, you rock!"

"Darn it! Why did it cut off at the crucial moment! I want to see the handsome guy and the beauty kiss!"

"Is the world going crazy? Can you still ship a couple in such a life-and-death situation?"

"Damn, a little crooked. The figure of the ordinary girl is explosive. This conservative style has a retro beauty!"

Various comments flooded the video, but the video lasted only half an hour, disappearing from the top of the charts.

A related search term was nowhere to be found.

Netizens watching: ? Is this the power of capital? Such a big move!

...

Sheng Mingsi received this gossip early in the morning, courtesy of Ye Xi, a member of the Fourth Young Masters' group.

His originally good mood was instantly ruined.

Dark clouds gathered on his cold face.

The video was quickly deleted, and the person who posted it was found. Surprisingly, it was someone from the Love and Dating program production team, aiming to boost the show's popularity without any ethical boundaries.

He didn't handle this matter directly but left it to Gu Mingmei. "Don't let me see such practitioners again."

Gu Mingmei would definitely handle it.

He would not only be dismissed but also receive a lawyer's letter.

...

Jiang Chenchen never followed gossip news and was unaware of the online buzz.

She noticed Sheng Mingsi in the downstairs dining while going down for breakfast.

He was eating with his head down, but the oppressive, cold, and sharp aura surrounded him. He didn't seem to be enjoying his meal.

Jiang Chenchen walked over to him. "Mr. Sheng... Is breakfast not to your liking?"

She saw Aunt Hua still busy in the kitchen.

Sheng Mingsi glanced at her, his gaze deep. "Is your body okay?"

"Huh?"

"You fell into the water. Didn't you drown?"

Although Sheng Mingsi knew that she was fine afterward, even if there were artificial respiration, it was just to save a life, and there was nothing to be upset about.

But certain comments from the online "chosen couple" were screenshotted by Ye Xi, making him feel uneasy.

"Ah, that. I'm fine." Jiang Chenchen obviously knew nothing.

She sat down and reached for a steamed bun.

Nope!

The steamer was pulled away by him.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Chenchen: ? Does Mr. Sheng want to eat alone?!

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 Chapter 84: The Most Wonderful Thing in the World

This is a lunatic! She is absolutely capable of doing it!

As long as her hand collides, he might not even survive!

He was scared, his pupils dilated, and the fear in his heart burst out through his throat, suppressing, "You! Get out! Get out!"

Jiang Chenchen looked at him indifferently. "Get out?"

"Get out! Get out quickly!"

His voice erupted.

Jiang Chenchen then withdrew her hand and stepped back, looking at his frightened face with just one glance before turning and walking towards the door.

People outside heard the commotion and rushed in.

Lu Su grabbed Jiang Chenchen's hand, anxiously and in a low voice, asked, "Are you okay? Are you alright?"

Looking at Jiao Weiyun, who was terrified, he didn't know what had happened just now?!

Wang Zhi's expression changed. He quickly went to comfort the person on the hospital bed. "Weiyun, what happened? Did that woman attack you again!?"

He glared angrily at Jiang Chenchen.

Jiang Chenchen was tired of talking to them.

"Should I come over?"

She took a step forward, and Jiao Weiyun shouted in terror, "Get out, get out! Don't come over, don't come over!"

Jiang Chenchen said, "So, should I stay or leave?"

Wang Zhi didn't expect Jiao Weiyun to be so afraid of her. Continuing to stay here would only agitate him, so he waved, "All of you, get out."

Lu Fang, seeing this, quickly pulled Jiang Chenchen out. Even though she didn't understand what had happened, making her kneel should have been a humiliating thing. Why did it end up scaring Jiao Weiyun?

Finally, they left this place of turmoil in the hospital.

It was already early in the morning.

"Jiang Chenchen, don't stay in your room. Come to mine. We'll take a flight back early tomorrow morning."

Lu Fang said, looking at Lu Su, "You missed your flight. Just find a hotel to stay. Everyone is tired; let's rest early when we get there."

She still needed to report to President Gu later tonight. They needed to plan a strategy for this matter. In case Jiao Weiyun regretted it, they also had a countermeasure.

Lu Su looked at Jiang Chenchen, wanting to say something to her, but in the end, he said nothing and got into the assistant's car.

Everyone was very tired tonight.

Jiang Chenchen hesitated to call Sheng Mingsi, but it was too late, and she didn't want to disturb his rest. So, she put her phone back in her pocket and sat in the car, staring out at the night scenery, lost in thought.

Lu Fang glanced at her, truly not understanding what kind of person she was.

In the midst of this incident, she was the calmest one tonight, as if she wasn't the center of the event herself.

"What exactly happened in the ward just now?"

Jiang Chenchen turned her gaze away from the window and thought for a moment before looking at Lu Fang. "He asked me to kneel, I asked him how to do it, and then it ended like that."

Lu Fang looked at her incredulously. Did she really not understand or was she deliberately threatening?

It was a bit startling to speak such ruthless words, and it sounded like she truly didn't care.

She was distracted for a moment, and suddenly, at a fork in the road, a car forcefully appeared, stopping in front of them.

The sound of tires rubbing against the ground sharply pierced the silence of the night.

Lu Fang was startled and quickly stepped on the brake, almost colliding with the car.

She poked her head out of the window, nearly scolding the driver!

A person got out of the car, wearing a black knit hat and black sunglasses, revealing the lower half of a smooth and sleek face.

A tall and slender figure was wrapped in a black coat.

This attire was unusual here; it looked like they had come from a cold place.

He walked over briskly, arriving at the passenger side window.

Bending down, he knocked on the car window.

"Chenchen."

The low, hoarse voice created ripples in the night.

Jiang Chenchen, through the car window, saw the familiar face. There was a slight ripple in her heart.

Sheng Mingsi had actually come from the capital.

She missed him.

He really appeared.

She sat there, looking at the person outside the car window, feeling as if she were in a dream.

"Brother Ah si..."

She called out softly, wanting to confirm that everything in front of her was not a dream.

"It's me. I'll take you home." Sheng Mingsi's dark eyes were hidden in the darkness. He rushed here tonight and was extremely tired, yet his voice remained gentle and soothing.

Jiang Chenchen felt a warmth and indescribable joy in her heart. She pushed open the car door and rushed into his arms.

Like a fragile child seeking comfort.

Sheng Mingsi felt the softness in his arms, and his heart fluttered slightly. He suppressed the emotions he shouldn't have, reached out, and touched her head. "It's okay."

The night enveloped them with a cool breeze that felt gentle.

Jiang Chenchen left his embrace but questioned, "Brother Ah si, why are you here?"

With his arms empty, Sheng Mingsi was momentarily distracted, but he remained composed. "I came for a project."

"Is it resolved?"

"It's already taken care of. Let's go, go home."

Then, Lu Fang stared in astonishment at the person Jiang Chenchen called Brother Ah si. He held her wrist and got into the car.

They disappeared into the dark night.

It took a long time for Lu Fang to recover. That person couldn't be... How was that possible?!

She quickly parked the car on the side of the road and called President Gu.

...

Sheng Mingsi asked Wu Bi to stay behind and handle the matters he needed to deal with. Learning that Jiang Chenchen had acted ruthlessly, terrified the person to the point of a mental breakdown in the hospital, and received the punishment he deserved, he decided to let him off the hook.

In the night sky, Sheng Mingsi and Jiang Chenchen sat in a private plane, heading home.

The last time she was brought back like this, she was asleep and didn't see the serene darkness in the night sky.

There was no Sheng Mingsi by her side then.

Seeing that she had been leaning against the window looking outside, Sheng Mingsi gently raised his eyes and looked at her, saying, "Do you want to see the stars in the night sky?"

Jiang Chenchen heard this and quickly turned her head to look at him, nodding vigorously.

In the long and numb days and nights, she always liked to look up at the sky, wanting to see where her parents were.

Now, hearing him say this, she eagerly anticipated it.

Sheng Mingsi saw her eyes shimmering with light, and a barely noticeable curve appeared on his lips. He turned off the lights in the cabin.

Darkness enveloped them.

His low voice came, "Look outside."

In the absolute darkness, through the thick glass windows, the shining stars outside could be seen.

The vision became exceptionally clear. So many stars, bright and dazzling, with clouds beneath them.

Jiang Chenchen whispered in amazement, as if she had seen the most wonderful thing in the world.

She turned to look at him, wanting him to enjoy this brilliant beauty together. Due to her excitement, her movements were big.

She accidentally hit his chin.

A muffled groan echoed in her ears.

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 Chapter 83: Kneeling Apology!

The lawyer arranged by Sheng Mingsi arrived quickly. This lawyer was well-known, and he had never lost a case he handled.

Seeing him walking towards Jiang Chenchen, Wang Zhi speculated that he was the lawyer she had hired. However, this lawyer was notoriously difficult to hire. How did she manage to get him here so quickly? With him on her side, their chances of winning might not be guaranteed.

The situation changed momentarily.

Jiao Weiyun woke up from his daze, witnessing Jiang Chenchen about to be taken to the police station for questioning, accompanied by what seemed to be a renowned lawyer.

He struggled to sit up; if this incident escalated, the problem would be with the hug he initiated. If this news spread, it wouldn't be good for his reputation. Today's events would become a joke—him being defenseless in front of a delicate girl.

Being injured like this was indeed shameful!

However, he couldn't swallow his pride. Even though she acted in self-defense, it was considered excessive force.

But would putting her in jail solve the problem?

What should happen, happened!

Wang Zhi saw him wake up and hurried over. "Weiyun, how are you feeling?"

"It's all a misunderstanding."

Enduring the pain, he carefully measured his words and spoke to the police.

Seeing Jiang Chenchen looking at him, he shrank back, forming a reflexive fear response.

Wang Zhi glared at him. "What are you saying? She injured you so badly; it's obvious she did it intentionally!"

Jiao Weiyun could only say, "It's just a misunderstanding."

The police approached the victim. "Are you sure it's a misunderstanding? She hit you; is that not a fact?"

"There's some misunderstanding. She accidentally went too far. We're friends, so let's not pursue this matter further."

Since the victim didn't want to press charges, the police had no reason to continue the investigation.

After confirming this, they left.

Wang Zhi also realized that making a big deal out of it wouldn't benefit them. Jiao Weiyun had thought it through. After all, legal disputes among artists wouldn't look good in court.

Most importantly, with the arrival of the late-night lawyer, they had no chance of winning.

It made them wonder who was supporting Jiang Chenchen behind the scenes!

The lawyer, Xu Sheqing, saw that he wasn't needed and nodded at Jiang Chenchen. "If there are any further issues, feel free to call me."

He took out a business card from his suit pocket and handed it to her.

Jiang Chenchen accepted it. "Thank you."

Xu Sheqing saw that this girl was calm and composed; she was indeed impressive to injure someone this severely even by accident.

Although he was curious about who she was to make Mr. Sheng personally call him, he didn't inquire further. Politely acknowledging her, he left.

Lu Fang breathed a sigh of relief, holding Jiang Chenchen's hand and walking towards Jiao Weiyun. "Although it's a misunderstanding, we apologize. If there's anything you want as compensation, we'll fulfill your request!"

She spoke sincerely.

Jiao Weiyun glanced at Jiang Chenchen, then quickly looked away. "I don't want any compensation. If you still have a conscience, kneel down and apologize to me."

Lu Fang was shocked. "This?"

Lu Su walked over, looking unhappy. "Jiao Weiyun, you're going too far!"

Jiao Weiyun glanced at him, eyes filled with resentment. His tone was unkind. "What does this have to do with you? Who are you to come forward for her?"

Lu Su's face turned pale with anger. He moved forward, but Wang Zhi quickly stood in front of him, angrily saying, "What, you want to fight? Try moving, and you'll see! Let him through! Can such outrageous words be spoken?"

"Get out of the way! Can you utter such outrageous words?" Lu Su moved past him and scolded Jiao Weiyun, who was lying on the hospital bed.

Jiao Weiyun, angered, covered his head, closed his eyes, and said, "Ugh! I have a headache! Get him out of here quickly!"

As the atmosphere escalated once again, a nurse hurriedly arrived, reprimanding them. "What are you arguing about? The patient needs to rest. All of you, leave!"

However, Jiao Weiyun asked Jiang Chenchen to stay.

"In order to resolve this, you need to apologize to me, and then I will drop the matter."

Lu Fang quickly interjected, "But the police just..."

"It's easy to withdraw and re-file a case." Jiao Weiyun looked at them mockingly. "As long as she kneels down and apologizes, it'll be fine."

Lu Su, infuriated, was blocked by Jiang Chenchen.

"Okay."

The nurse was surprised. What was happening here? Was this how celebrities handled things? It was humiliating.

Jiao Weiyun urged them to leave, and they did.

Wang Zhi was a bit worried, but considering the hospital was monitored everywhere, would she still act arrogantly?

Lu Fang thought to himself, "This is bad. How did it turn out like this? President Gu will definitely scold me!"

Lu Su walked out of the ward, pounding the wall in frustration, feeling tense.

Now, only Jiang Chenchen and Jiao Weiyun were left in the hospital room.

"I'm not an overbearing person, but you've hurt me. If you kneel down and apologize now, I'll consider it settled."

Jiao Weiyun spoke lightly, hoping to witness her kneeling before him.

However, Jiang Chenchen walked towards him, expressionless, and stood in front of him.

"Kneel and apologize?"

With an overbearing look from above, Jiao Weiyun's heart trembled. Looking into her eyes, he felt fear rising from within. He hadn't forgotten the previous experience, and the pain from the stitches reminded him.

He regretted letting everyone leave.

But this was a hospital. Could she really act recklessly?

With a strained voice, he said, "Yes, I told you to kneel and apologize!"

Jiang Chenchen stood by the bedside, her expression unchanged. She leaned down.

As she got closer, Jiao Weiyun's pores opened wide, sensing a dangerous signal reaching his brain.

"What are you going to do...?" His voice trembled.

Jiang Chenchen stopped a short distance away, reaching out to touch the bandage on his forehead. Blood had seeped through, staining it red.

"Teach me how to kneel and apologize."

Her tone sounded genuinely unaware, as if she was sincerely seeking guidance.

Jiao Weiyun was horrified, his breath halted. He felt her delicate hand could easily press against his head, causing the stitched wound to collide with the wall!

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 Chapter 82: No Mercy

Lu Su stepped forward to block Jiang Chenchen, looking at Jiao Weiyun's manager, Wang Zhi. "You haven't figured out the situation, why call the police? If it weren't for Jiang Chenchen bringing him here, he wouldn't have received timely help!"

Wang Zhi, however, was unyielding. "Weiyun sent medicine through his assistant to Miss Jiang earlier in the evening. When he came back, he was in this state. Do you think it wasn't her? Would she rush him to the hospital if she wasn't responsible? The doctor said the head injury and the broken knee were intentional. Is there anything to argue about?"

Lu Su found all of this unbelievable, unwilling to accept it. She asked Jiang Chenchen, "Jiang Chenchen, tell me, did you do it intentionally, or was it an accident?"

Jiang Chenchen looked at the person on the bed, with his head and knee wrapped in bandages. "I did it."

"See, she admitted it herself!" Wang Zhi said angrily. "Such hatred to resort to such violence!"

Lu Su still couldn't believe it. "But... there must be a reason for you to do this, right? You wouldn't harm someone without cause!"

He speculated, looking more serious as he turned to Wang Zhi. "Why did Jiao Weiyun go to Jiang Chenchen's room so late? If she wasn't frightened, would she have attacked him like this?"

Wang Zhi raised an eyebrow. "What are you implying? Our artist is injured. Does he deserve it? Who knows what kind of shock she experienced? Maybe she fell on her head when she jumped into the pool!"

Lu Su was furious. "Your words are becoming more outrageous!"

"Whether they are outrageous or not, the police will judge," Wang Zhi retorted sarcastically. "Why? Are you defending her so much? Did you and her stage a play? Or are you afraid that Weiyun is in your way, so you incited Miss Jiang to harm him!?"

He continued provocatively, "Now you've got what you wanted. A major production is probably ruined, and you get to pick up the pieces."

Lu Su clenched his fist, turning purple with anger. He could endure anything, but he couldn't tolerate the slander against Jiang Chenchen's innocence.

Driven by anger, he threw a punch at Wang Zhi!

Lu Fang had paid the fees and reported to Gu Mingmei. When she returned, she witnessed this scene and screamed, "Ah! Don't fight!"

In this hospital with surveillance everywhere, causing trouble like this could lead to serious consequences!

This situation was different from what happened in Jiang Chenchen's room. If someone were to throw a punch here, they might end up detained. Now, as rising stars, this would undoubtedly be a severe blow.

Standing at a distance, she couldn't intervene and could only watch as the iron-like fist approached.

Wang Zhi was caught off guard, not expecting the sudden attack. He widened his eyes in surprise.

A gust of wind swept in.

The fist stopped right in front of him.

To be precise, it was intercepted by a delicate hand.

It was Jiang Chenchen!

She calmly stopped the punch, her fair arm bursting with strength, and the muscle lines tightened, indeed exerting some force.

Lu Su was fierce.

If Jiang Chenchen hadn't intervened, Wang Zhi's face would likely be swollen now.

He looked down at Jiang Chenchen, realizing that he had underestimated her. The hand gripping his wrist was powerful, and she unexpectedly possessed such strength. It was astonishing!

Fortunately, she was unharmed.

He quickly apologized and withdrew his hand. "My apologies."

Jiang Chenchen turned her wrist. "It's fine."

Wang Zhi stepped back, angered, "This isn't over! You can't just assault people like this!"

Lu Fang breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Jiang Chenchen stopped the punch; otherwise, the situation would be harder to control.

A star the company worked so hard to promote couldn't be ruined like this. It was absolutely unacceptable!

As a seasoned manager, she spoke diplomatically, putting on a sincere smile. "Wang Ge, please don't escalate the situation. We were all impulsive in the heat of the moment, but there was no malice. Let's not magnify the conflict and let the patient rest quietly. Can we keep the conversation to a minimum?"

"Don't think that by saying this, the matter will be settled," Wang Zhi retorted. With their artist in this condition and a high-budget film about to start shooting, there was little time left. A damaged face would mean the end of the project.

Could they easily let this go?

Can they be easily let off like this?

Jiang Chenchen could tell that they intended to promote their artist, and they wouldn't let go easily. With such a big company, if they didn't show some sincerity, they could just take her into custody, which would surely ease the tension a bit!

"Hey, don't be like this, Wang Ge. Come over, smoke a cigarette to calm down a bit." Lu Fang tried to appease with a smile, taking out a pack of cigarettes and pulling him outside the ward. "Let's talk it out. There's no need to involve the police, right?"

Wang Zhi was waiting for this, but he shook off her hand. "I'll listen if you talk sensibly. I don't smoke."

Lu Fang put the cigarettes back into her pocket and nodded. "Sure, sure."

The two walked out, and the door to the ward closed.

Lu Su looked at Jiang Chenchen. The hospital lights were bright, reflecting on her face, which remained lifeless, her eyes dull as if out of focus.

Thinking that she might be afraid because of the police report, Lu Su tried to comfort her. "Don't worry. When the police come, tell them everything you know. You must have done this to resist!"

Jiang Chenchen glanced at him. "Hmm."

But she wasn't actually afraid; she was just a bit absent-minded. When the doctors and nurses were urgently treating and stitching up the wounds, she had seen it all. She was replaying that scene in her mind.

The coordination between the doctor and nurse was seamless.

Her phone in her pocket vibrated again. It was Sheng Mingsi.

This time, Jiang Chenchen answered and told him everything that had happened tonight.

"Don't be afraid. Tell me the location of the hospital; a lawyer will come over soon."

His tone was dark and icy, suppressing a strong anger, not forgiving those who plotted against Jiang Chenchen. Fortunately, she had fought back, but he was irritated because he wasn't by her side.

He was unaware of how harshly Jiang Chenchen had retaliated, and the person who had malicious intentions was now lying miserably in the hospital.

Lu Su didn't know who she was talking to on the phone, but after answering it, Jiang Chenchen's expression and tone seemed to gain a bit of radiance.

This discovery surprised Lu Su, but he didn't have the right to ask.

It seemed that Wang Zhi's proposal wasn't accepted quickly; both parties were unhappy, their faces darkened.

Lu Fang thought Wang Zhi was too greedy and didn't consider the impossibility of the situation. Their company's major production film, reserved for Jiao Weiyun as the male lead, would have to wait until he fully recovered. How was this feasible?

She hadn't reported this to President Gu, thinking it was impossible. The male lead for the big-budget film had long been decided—a young A-list actor. Could Jiao Weiyun compare to him?

Wang Zhi was in a bad mood, sarcastically remarking, "Let's handle this matter officially."

Finally, the police arrived. After understanding the situation, they prepared to take Jiang Chenchen into custody.

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 Chapter 81: Powerless

Upon entering, Jiao Weiyun glanced around the room. Surprised by the bloody tissues in the trash can, he asked, "What happened?"

"Had a nosebleed," came the reply.

Jiao Weiyun noticed bloodstains on her clothes and approached with concern, "Are you okay now? Probably choked on water. Sit down, I'll get warm water, and I'll teach you how to use the medicine."

As he reached for her wrist, intending to help her sit, she instinctively pressed his hand down, restraining herself.

Despite his seemingly unintentional grip on her wrist, Jiao Weiyun couldn't understand why she remained cold even when he cared for her in moments of weakness.

Resistance or invitation?

Otherwise, she wouldn't have let him in!

"Let me..." he began, taking out medicine and explaining how to take it.

But she took the medicine from him, "How much? I'll pay you."

"We're friends; no need for that," he insisted, "I bought the medicine in the middle of the night not expecting you to pay. I hope you understand."

Though she didn't fully grasp the friendship, she acknowledged the goodwill. Taking out her phone, she said, "Thanks, scan for payment."

Surprised by the unexpected request for payment, Jiao Weiyun hesitated, then reluctantly scanned the code.

Having an assistant buy medicine late at night, only to be treated like this? She scanned the money and poured a glass of water, leaving Jiao Weiyun sitting on the small sofa, phone vibrating.

Ignoring the unidentified number, he walked towards her pouring water, hugging her suddenly. "We're adults; no need to pretend."

Her uncomfortable response led to a forceful swing of the water glass towards his head, shattering with blood splattering, revealing her unexpected violent side.

Stunned, Jiao Weiyun's clear vision dimmed, but the ordeal continued. He held onto her shoulder, tense from the sudden attack.

She kicked his knee fiercely, causing him to cry out in pain, collapsing to the ground. He never expected this seemingly cold girl to be capable of such violence, realizing she indeed possessed the strength mentioned in the past incident with Lu Su.

Pain overwhelmed him, erasing all desires and passion. Fearfully, he watched her, one eye clear, her expression cold and unpredictable.

Apologizing, she applied a towel to his bleeding head, suggesting a hospital visit. Despite his attempts to resist, she led him out.

Outside, her manager, Lu Fang, was shocked, "What happened?"

"Get a car, take him to the hospital," she instructed.

Lu Fang took charge of the injured Jiao Weiyun, and she went back to the room, donning her coat and answering a vibrating phone.

"I don't have time to talk now," she said. "I hit someone on the head."

"…?"

Shocked that trouble arose, he asked, "Are you hurt?"

"No, I'll call you later."

Ignoring Lu Fang's plea to stay, she insisted on handling the situation. Strong despite her size, she assisted in taking Jiao Weiyun to the hospital.

Lu Fang, bewildered by the situation, feared the consequences for Jiao Weiyun, given his popularity. The late-night incident would surely become sensationalized entertainment news, potentially damaging their careers.

"Don't go; I'll handle it," Lu Fang pleaded, struggling to support Jiao Weiyun.

However, she ignored the advice, taking charge of the situation. Lu Fang, alarmed, hurriedly fetched a car.

Carrying luggage, Lu Su, catching a late-night flight, witnessed the bloody scene. Shocked by Jiao Weiyun's condition, she assisted in transporting him.

"What happened?" she inquired.

Pressing a towel to Jiao Weiyun's head, she replied, "Hospital."

Ignoring Lu Su's concern, she focused on Jiao Weiyun's injuries, suspecting the incident occurred during his visit to her room.

After timely medical attention, Jiao Weiyun's bleeding stopped, but he needed blood due to excessive loss. Lu Su, sharing his blood type, donated immediately. Jiao Weiyun, grasping the situation, guessed what transpired during his visit to her room.

Stitched up and with a damaged knee, Jiao Weiyun lay on the hospital bed, receiving treatment. His agent arrived, accusing Lu Su, and called the police.

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 Chapter 80: A Leap of Admiration

First kiss.

Although she didn't know and hadn't experienced it.

Just thinking about it felt a bit strange, causing her heart to inexplicably beat faster.

But how could artificial respiration be confused with a kiss? This was about saving a life.

After learning first aid, she could distinguish well and avoid misunderstandings.

She had learned chest compressions from Sheng Mingsi, and at that time, she had wanted to learn artificial respiration, but he had pushed her away.

Jiang Chenchen: ??

Today, thanks to Lu Su, she thought it was Sheng Mingsi who had saved her when she was in the water.

Was her subconscious wanting to see him?

Back then, she didn't know about death, but now, thinking back, she realized she had been so afraid of the day of death.

If she died, she wouldn't see the people she liked—Sheng Mingsi, Xia Changli, and Aunt Hua...

Jiang Chenchen entered the room, closed the door, and leaned against it, lost in thought for a long time.

At this moment, the person she most wanted to see was Sheng Mingsi. She wanted to talk to him, even if they didn't say anything, just hearing his voice would be good.

But at this time, he was busy.

She lowered her head and went to take a shower.

Picking up her phone and entering the bathroom, changing into new clothes, and turning on the shower, she opened the photos on her phone.

The solo shot of Sheng Mingsi she took, messy hair, pale and weak face, those sharp and cold eyes devoid of fierceness, looking fragile and soft.

He was sick.

She looked at it for a while, then put the phone aside and got into the bathtub.

After drinking half a glass of red wine, surrounded by the full tub of hot water, her whole body warmed up.

She comfortably closed her eyes, her mind filled with the face from the photo.

Really wanted to... make a call.

In the warm bath, feeling a bit sleepy, she almost fell asleep, but she didn't move.

Instead, the vibration of her phone woke her up from drowsiness.

She glanced over with her eyes, in the steam-filled bathroom, wiping away the mist on the screen, she excitedly stood up when she saw the phone number.

Hot water cascaded down from her body.

She answered the phone.

"Are you asleep?"

Sheng Mingsi's low and cold voice came through.

Hearing his voice, she immediately calmed down, as if she had found peace.

"No."

"What are you doing?"

"Taking a bath."

"..."

Sheng Mingsi paused for a moment, clearing his throat. Maybe it wasn't the right time.

"Then take your bath. There's nothing urgent. I'll hang up."

"Don't, I'm done washing. Wait for me, don't hang up."

Jiang Chenchen got out of the bathtub, placed the phone aside, and then wiped away the water droplets, putting on her clothes.

Sheng Mingsi: "..."

Why could he hear so clearly what was happening over there? Did she put the phone on speaker??

It was unimaginable what scene might be unfolding in the bathroom on the other side.

He put the phone down, got up, and poured himself a glass of water.

"Brother As!"

Jiang Chenchen took a towel and went out to dry her hair, calling three times before getting a response from the other side.

"Um."

Hearing his voice, Jiang Chenchen felt relieved. With lowered eyes, she softly said, "I want to go home."

There was a moment of silence on the other end.

"Now?"

"Yes, but my flight is tomorrow morning. However, it'll be tomorrow soon after I get some sleep."

Upon hearing her say this, Sheng Mingsi swallowed the words he was about to say.

"Then when you come back, I've bought fireworks. Let's celebrate the New Year together when you return."

"Fireworks?"

Suddenly filled with anticipation, she thought of celebrating the New Year with her family, setting off fireworks, and giving them the handmade gifts.

Thinking about it made her happy, and the joy brought a warm flow to her nasal cavity.

Blood, fresh blood, flowed from her nose, dripping onto her legs.

She called out softly and quickly put down the phone to grab some tissues to stop the nosebleed, but the blood quickly soaked through the tissues.

Hearing something wrong on the other end, Sheng Mingsi called out her name.

"What happened? What's going on!"

His voice tensed, sounding stern.

"Nosebleed."

Jiang Chenchen grabbed a lot of tissues to stop the nosebleed. "Can't stop the bleeding."

Seeing so much blood, she felt a bit dizzy and didn't know what to do.

Hearing this, Sheng Mingsi calmly and steadily instructed her, "Don't be afraid, I'll teach you what to do. Follow my instructions."

He added, "Don't talk, just listen to me and do as I say."

"Use your thumb and forefinger to gently pinch your nose, then sit down."

Jiang Chenchen was somewhat startled but followed his instructions, pinching her nose and sitting down.

"Tilt your head forward, maintain a level position to prevent blood from flowing backward."

"Press down on the nostrils. Don't lift your head at this point. I'll tell you when to lift it."

Sheng Mingsi calmly instructed her step by step. She wasn't panicked anymore, and when she finally lifted her head, there was no more bleeding. She wiped away the dried bloodstains with a clean cold water towel.

"Brother As, the nosebleed has stopped," Jiang Chenchen said with a slightly elevated tone, expressing a leap of admiration.

Sheng Mingsi breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good."

Just now, he was genuinely alarmed, but fortunately, she was okay.

"I don't know why I had a nosebleed?" Jiang Chenchen wondered.

Sheng Mingsi: "Did you bump into something? Or was the bathwater too hot?"

"Maybe I soaked in the bath for too long."

At that time, her mind was filled with thoughts of him, and then she fell into a deep sleep.

"Since that's the case, go to bed early," Sheng Mingsi said in a low voice, also closing his computer.

Preparing to hang up the phone and take a shower.

Jiang Chenchen on the other side responded with a soft "Um," with a slightly prolonged tone, indicating a question.

Sheng Mingsi's eyes slightly narrowed. "What's wrong?"

However, the call was ended with a good night, and obviously, she didn't hear his question.

After thinking for a moment, he considered that someone might be looking for her, and the knocking sound drew her attention.

But the problem was, it was so late, who could be looking for her?

He lowered his eyes, and a cold, intense black light flowed at the bottom of his pupils.

...

Jiang Chenchen heard a knock on the door and went to open it. To her surprise, Jiao Weiyun was standing outside.

Now, whenever she saw him, she thought of that phrase: "He's no good! He's impotent!"

Even though she didn't know what it meant, it felt brainwashing.

Jiao Weiyun's face was square and handsome, with a concerned expression. "Jiang Chenchen, are you okay? I felt a bit worried, so I came to check on you."

He glanced inside, as if asking if he could come in.

However, Jiang Chenchen completely missed this hint and had no intention of letting him into the room. In response to his question, she simply said, "I'm fine, thank you."

"But I heard that after near-drowning, there might not be an immediate reaction, but the body could still be damaged. So, I brought some medicine for you."

Jiao Weiyun gestured with the bag he was holding. "I went to the nearby hospital to inquire and got this medicine. I'll come in and show you how to take it."

Seeming well-intentioned, Jiang Chenchen then allowed him to enter the room.

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 Chapter 79: Almost Lost the First Kiss

However, the red wine glass in her hand was quickly taken by Zhan Momo silently.

Then Zhan Momo silently handed her the red wine glass in his hand, glanced at Jiao Weiyun, and said, "You drink mine."

Jiang Chencheng took the red wine glass handed to her, watching Zhan Momo silently drink the red wine in one gulp.

She smiled sweetly, "How about it? Isn't it generous and enjoyable?"

Being lively, generous, and joking, the production team and directors all laughed happily, "Of course, certainly."

Then everyone raised their glasses.

Only Jiao Weiyun's expression was somewhat unnatural. First, he was surprised, then he looked at Zhan Momo silently with a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Zhan Momo silently held an empty glass, tilted his head, and looked at him, "Hey, don't look at me like that. We've had rumored scandals, not good if it spreads."

Jiao Weiyun disdainfully looked at her, "Don't think too much. I'm not interested in you."

Zhan Momo silently took another glass of wine, took a sip, and then said, "Yes, after all, some men may look bright on the surface, but in reality, they're not that great."

After saying that, she tilted her head and smiled at Jiang Chenchen.

So Jiang Chenchen remembered the party where she mentioned Jiao Weiyun's impotence. What did that mean? She still didn't understand.

Speaking of this, the men from the production team were all energized.

Talking about scandals, who would believe there's nothing going on? Everyone's gaze also intentionally or unintentionally turned to Jiao Weiyun, and being accused like this was a significant blow to a man's dignity!

Not responding would be considered an acknowledgment!

Everyone stood there, and others gathered around, toasting and enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Jiao Weiyun's face turned red, and he said, not very politely, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Oh dear, are you drunk? Did you add something to the wine you gave me?" Zhan Momo silently took two steps forward, swaying, and Jiang Chenchen reached out to support her.

Jiao Weiyun looked at her with a cold smile, "No one is interested in you."

"Who said that?" Zhan Momo silently blinked and waved to a non-celebrity elite, Zhuang Wengui. He walked over, and then she reached out, placed her hand on his shoulder, and kissed him on the lips. Zhuang Wengui blushed and then deepened the kiss, visibly shaken.

People around cheered and laughed.

Jiang Chenchen witnessed another kissing scene.

So passionate and casual.

She didn't know why, but suddenly felt her heart beating a bit faster.

But kissing lips is something done with a beloved, isn't Zhan Momo silently interested in Ye Xi? Isn't she interested in Zhuang Wengui just part of the variety show script?

Her mind felt a bit confused, unable to understand.

But she kept watching. Zhan Momo silently pushed away Zhuang Wengui, smiled, and said, "What, feeling moved?"

Jiang Chencheng shook her head, "No."

But Lu Su had been watching her all the time, even though he was a bit far away, he kept her in his eyes.

When would he be able to repay this lifesaving favor?

Chen Fangman was sipping wine lightly, watching all this, more exciting than during the recording.

Zhan Momo silently looked at the pale-faced person over there and laughed more happily, drank two more glasses of wine, then hooked Jiang Chenchen's hand and walked to the side of the hot spring pool.

"Come on, it's comfortable here~"

She drank a bit too much, feeling dizzy. Although she usually couldn't handle alcohol well, it was worse this time.

She looked back at Jiao Weiyun, wondering if that despicable person really added something to the red wine!

Jiao Weiyun showed a sinister smile for a moment, then disappeared.

She changed her expression, wanting to go forward, grab and scold him, but with a heavy head and light feet, she fell into the misty pool, pulling Jiang Chenchen in with her.

The weight of the two pressed down, splashing water high!

Generally, hot spring pools aren't very deep, but this hotel, belonging to a natural hot spring scenic area, had both deep and shallow water areas. They fell into the deep pool.

Zhan Momo silently knew how to swim, but this time, due to the dizziness from the drink, she fell into the water, unconsciously holding Jiang Chenchen's hand tightly.

Jiang Chenchen couldn't swim and struggled instinctively. However, in the water, she couldn't exert force, unable to shake off the hand holding her. The warm water surrounded her skin, giving a suffocating feeling.

She couldn't open her eyes; it felt dizzy.

At that moment of unconsciousness, she saw Sheng Mingsi reaching out to her, grabbing her hand, and rescuing her from this deep water.

His hair was wet, and water droplets fell from his cheek.

Drop by drop of transparent water, falling on her face, and in her heart.

He said, "Don't be afraid."

No longer afraid.

She closed her eyes.

Lu Su promptly pulled her out of the water, and Zhuang Wengui also saved Zhan Momo silently.

One was unconscious, the other fell asleep.

Chen Fangman brought a blanket, Zhuang Wengui covered Zhan Momo silently, then carried her to the room.

Jiang Chenchen lay on the ground, covered with half a blanket.

Lu Su anxiously performed chest compressions for her. Water droplets fell from his hair, completely soaked, and the chilly night wind blew. He exerted force, sweating all over, focused only on her.

Just wanting to save her!

Others reminded, "Artificial respiration! Quick!"

Jiao Weiyun stood aside, clenching his fists, this guy took the lead!

Saving a life is crucial.

Lu Su, with a pale face, hurriedly pinched her chin, took a deep breath, and leaned down.

The cold and chaotic breath fell but didn't come close.

The person below tilted her head and spit out the water she choked on.

Then started coughing.

Lu Su gently held her face, joyful yet nervous, "Are you okay?"

Jiang Chenchen looked at him dazedly, "Brother Asna..."

Lu Su had never seen her so fragile and soft. A protective desire rose, helped her up, hugged her, the post-fear emotions still in his mind, fortunately, she woke up.

Does this count as a favor?

A favor for saving a life.

Jiang Chenchen quickly woke up, found that it wasn't Sheng Mingsi, pushed him away, and left his embrace.

"Sorry."

The person in his arms quickly lost breath.

Lu Su was momentarily absent-minded, helped her up from the ground, and said calmly, "No need to apologize. We're even this time."

Jiang Chenchen looked at him, "Hmm."

"Are you really okay?" Chen Fangman asked beside her.

Jiang Chenchen nodded.

"Just a bit tired."

Chen Fangman supported her, "Okay, I'll take you back to the room."

Jiao Weiyun hurriedly approached, enthusiastically saying, "Or let me do it. You've had quite a bit to drink."

Chen Fangman glanced at him, "No need, I'm not drunk yet."

Then she supported Jiang Chenchen back to the hotel room.

When she was sent to her room, Chen Fangman didn't enter. Standing at the door, she raised her eyebrows, looking at her, "First kiss?"

"Huh?"

Chen Fangman had a look that saw through everything, and before leaving, she teased, "Although it's artificial respiration, your first kiss was almost gone."

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