Chapter 33.2

“Everyone has left, what are you still looking at?”

Wu Tong walked up to Jiang Zhan, then looked in the same direction as him, and joked.

Jiang Zhan came back to his senses, glanced at the time nonchalantly, “I’m also about to leave, what about you?”

“Let’s go together then. I’ll buy you a drink,” Wu Tong put his arm on his shoulder, “to soothe your wounded soul.”

“No need, I want to go home and sleep.” Jiang Zhan disdainfully removed his hand and walked away on his own.

Wu Tong shook his head and sighed.

The iron tree did not bloom as expected, and now even a good friend was lost.

The night was deep, and as soon as Jiang Zhan walked out of the banquet hall, he saw Su Qian getting into a Phantom car. The driver opened the door for her, waiting carefully for her to get in.

A hand reached out from inside to help her up. Despite the distance of a few meters, Jiang Zhan easily recognized the man in the car. The man’s gaze coldly glanced over, possessively wrapped his arm around Su Qian’s slender waist, and neatly closed the car door.

Bang——

The sound of the door closing was loud and struck the heart.

Wu Tong opened his mouth, then patted Jiang Zhan on the shoulder, “I suddenly feel that it’s right for you to hide your feelings.”

Not to mention that those two seem to have a good relationship, even the act of competing with Jin Lie for someone doesn’t seem very wise.

Jiang Zhan lowered his eyes and walked towards the parking lot on his own.

In the car, Su Qian was held by Jin Lie to the point where she was a bit out of breath.

“Loosen up a bit, I didn’t eat much to begin with, and now I’m even hungrier.”

Jin Lie chuckled, “Then should someone get you something to eat?”

“No need, it’s too late.” Su Qian yawned silently, “I want to go back to sleep.”

Jin Lie raised his eyebrow, and deliberately asked, “Sleeping vegetarian or non-vegetarian?”^[1]“睡素的還是葷的” is a playful and humorous phrase. Jin Lie is joking with Su Qian about whether she wants to sleep alone (素的, which literally means “vegetarian” but here … Continue reading

Su Qian reacted for a moment, and hammered his shoulder unhappily, “What are you thinking about all day long!”

What a stinky rogue!

“You.”

Sweet words are always useful no matter when. Su Qian said that he was smooth-tongued while happily accepting this confession.

The night was deep, and the street lights stretched all the way. After sitting quietly for a while, Jin Lie handed a kraft paper bag to Su Qian.

“This is for you.”

“What is this?” She asked as she opened it.

Jin Lie answered ambiguously, “It’s a reward for taking care of me.”

Inside the paper bag was a script for a historical drama. It was adapted from a novel, which was a very popular IP.

“The director is Jin He, and the scriptwriter is Jin Lai. The quality is guaranteed. Take a look and see if you’re interested.”

Su Qian flipped through it. Jin He and Jin Lai were siblings, and they were top-notch in the field of historical dramas in the country, and were jokingly referred to as the “Golden Siblings” by netizens.

As Jin Lie said, with them involved, the ratings of this drama are absolutely guaranteed. Moreover, it’s a drama with a strong female lead.

Su Qian was somewhat tempted, her fingertips brushed Jin Lie’s chin, and she teased, “Is this your way of casting couching me?”

“I value your talent.” Jin Lie smiled, “I am your stepping stone, and in the future, no one will dare to bully you.”

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After careful consideration, Su Qian accepted the drama. After a joyous New Year celebration at Jin family house, she successfully joined the crew a month later.

The production of this drama was long and had a large number of episodes, at least four months of filming. Jin Lie didn’t say anything, he just let her focus all her energy on work.

Occasionally, when Su Qian had some free time, she would reflect on her relationship with Jin Lie. She found that when they were together, it was very warm, but it also seemed a bit too much. But when they were apart, everyone was busy with their own careers.

She felt comfortable with this kind of relationship.

After staying in the crew for two months, they would occasionally call or video chat. Su Qian would ask about Blueberry’s behavior and inquire about the well-being of Jin Lie’s parents. She never mentioned letting Jin Lie visit the set, and Jin Lie never brought it up either.

In this way, they were each busy until the third month. By then, it was already early June, a season of revival and blooming flowers.

Looking at Bai Shuangshuang’s social media posts, Su Qian couldn’t help but sigh. When she left Shencheng, it was still covered in snow.

Time really flies, in the blink of an eye, her marriage with Jin Lie had already lasted for four years.

Su Qian was rolling on the bed with her phone, wondering if Jin Lie had finished his work at this time. She was a bit eager to disturb him.

Before she could act, the doorbell suddenly rang. Su Qian put down her phone, tidied her hair, and walked over, “Who is it?”

“Miss Su, room service.”

Room service? She didn’t call for it.

Su Qian opened the door, just about to ask if they had delivered to the wrong room, the waiter explained first, “It was ordered by the guest next door.”

Next door?

Su Qian suddenly realized, it was her adorable assistant. She had finally figured out how to surprise her today.

“Ah, then bring it in.”

The waiter pushed the cart in, and then bowed slightly, “Enjoy your meal.”

The Western food on the dining cart was appetizing, and there was a cloche on a plate in the middle. Su Qian was curious and lifted the cover, surprised to find a sparkling diamond ring inside.

A particularly beautiful pigeon egg diamond, shining brightly on the black velvet cloth.

Su Qian’s heart skipped a beat, could this be a proposal ring sent to the wrong place?!

In her doubt, the doorbell rang again. She guessed it was the waiter who had just returned. She walked over and opened the door without asking, and a large bouquet of red roses came into view.

Su Qian’s gaze followed upward, and she saw Jin Lie’s smiling face.

“You… how did you get here?!”

“I came to celebrate the holiday with you.”

He pushed the door and walked in, and stuffed the flowers into Su Qian’s arms. She subconsciously took them and followed him in.

“What holiday?”

Could it be Children’s Day? But that was last week.

Jin Lie, looking travel-worn, took off his suit jacket and put it aside, then took her hand and walked to the dining table, “I haven’t eaten yet, accompany me to eat something.”

Su Qian sat down next to him, her nose filled with the familiar sandalwood scent from him. She suddenly realized how much she missed this scent.

“You haven’t answered me yet.”

Jin Lie cut the steak into small pieces and fed her, “Today is our wedding anniversary.”

Su Qian was slightly startled, she didn’t expect him to care about such things. However, Jin Lie understood her gaze, took the ring from the tray, and slowly put it on her.

“The situation was special before, but I will remember it in the future.” The ring looked beautiful on her hand, Jin Lie was satisfied and curved his lips, “Until our silver wedding, golden wedding, diamond wedding.”

He said this very gently, as if a picture had already rushed into Su Qian’s mind. But later when they went to bed, the gentle disguise was taken off, and Su Qian was almost torn apart by this rogue man.

“You come and I’m sore and aching everywhere, I think you better leave quickly!” What made her collapse was that she had to wear “flowerpot shoes”^[2]花盆鞋(huāpénxié) = Flowerpot shoes, also known as “high-bottom shoes” or “horse hoof-bottom shoes”, are a unique type of embroidered shoes of the Manchu ethnicity, named for their … Continue reading for filming, she was really afraid that her legs would give out and she would kneel on the spot.

Jin Lie buttoned up his shirt one by one, and said lightly, “I’ll be gentle tonight.”

Gentle my foot!

“You can book a room and sleep by yourself today!”

Jin Lie raised his eyebrow, “I rarely come here, are you really going to be so cruel to me?”

Su Qian gave him an annoyed glance, “Yes!”

Coming out of the hotel, Jin Lie didn’t know what he was going to be busy with, and Su Qian went to the set alone. From morning till night, after finishing the last scene, Su Qian noticed that a few other actresses were constantly whispering about something.

“Why is Mr. Jin here? I don’t know when he came, did he notice when we were filming?”

“If he didn’t notice, what else do you want? I heard that the wealthy Mr. Jin is married.”

“So what if he’s married. There are many men in the circle who have been married, what’s the big deal?”

Su Qian passed by them, went over to greet the director, and then walked past Jin Lie without a sideways glance.

“Everyone worked hard today, let’s rest early.”

After saying that, Jin Lie followed Su Qian, one after the other, into the hotel.

Once they got upstairs, it was a deserted area, Su Qian’s wrist was grabbed.

“Tired?”

Su Qian glanced at him, “What?”

“I’ve booked a presidential suite upstairs, would you like to try the massage bathtub?”

Su Qian was somewhat tempted. She hesitated for a moment and confirmed with him, “I’m bathing alone, right?”

This worry was not without reason. She was afraid that he would lose control and do something to her.

Jin Lie chuckled softly, “Of course. But if you want someone to accompany you, I’m willing.”

“No need! I’m comfortable alone.”

So, Su Qian was somehow tricked by Jin Lie to go upstairs.

He must have anticipated that she would agree, the bathtub was already filled with water. Red rose petals floated on the water surface, creating a romantic and enchanting atmosphere.

Su Qian happily took a bath, and when she came out, Jin Lie was on the phone. She didn’t disturb him and went to do her skincare routine.

After ending the call, the doorbell rang. Jin Lie went to open the door, and there was a woman dressed sexily standing outside.

“Hello, Mr. Jin, my name is Pei Li, we met earlier when you went to the film set.”

Jin Lie, with his hands in his pockets, looked at her expressionlessly, “What’s the matter?”

Pei Li pursed her red lips, boldly took a step forward, “I’m twenty-two years old, sensible, obedient, and not clingy. So, Mr. Jin, could you… let me follow you?”

Jin Lie’s tone was meaningful, “Sensible and not clingy?”

Thinking she had a chance, Pei Li nodded vigorously, “Yes.”

“I’m sorry. I prefer someone who is disobedient and clingy.”

“Who?” Su Qian noticed that he had been standing at the door for a while, so she came over to see what was going on.

Jin Lie smiled, and said to Pei Li, “Like my wife, for example.”

Wife?

Wife?!!!

Pei Li stared at Su Qian with wide eyes, feeling as if a thunderbolt had struck her head.

“Well, Mr. Jin, just pretend I never came. Goodbye.”

Su Qian had seen this familiar situation many times, and she immediately understood what it meant. She crossed her arms, and raised her eyebrows, “President Jin, you really attract people’s attention!”

“Don’t be sarcastic, even if I attract others, they are yours.”

Jin Lie pulled her back into the room, kissed her on the cheek and said, “Go to sleep, I’m going to make a call.”

“Have you not finished your work?”

“I’ve finished. I just said that you are my wife, I’m afraid that person can’t keep her mouth shut.”

Su Qian understood, “Are you afraid that she will reveal our relationship?”

“I’m not afraid.” Jin Lie’s eyes were so intense that they were impenetrable, “I just don’t want others to announce our relationship. This is something I want to do myself.”

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