Chapter 131.2 – Fortunate

Just as one wave subsided, another rose. Netizens expressed that there were too many melons today, and some of them were too much to eat.

He Jia’s situation successfully diverted the attention of most netizens, overtaking the top trending spot from Xu Jian and Qin Chen, thus sharing the limelight and lessening the scrutiny on the latter.

Upon returning to discussions about Xu Jian after eating the melon, fans’ attitudes were completely different from before. They commented one after another:

What kind of intense script is Xu Jian holding ah! It’s too miserable!

Not mentioning the tragic loss of his parents due to saving someone, as he grew up, Jiang Linxie established a company for him. However, he faced resources being robbed by individuals like He Jia and other villains, resulting in six years of silence and waste. On the road to terminating his contract, he fell victim to a calculated car accident…

It’s said that the driver in the same car died on the spot. If it weren’t for a passerby who rescued the unconscious Xu Jian, he might not have died in the collision but could have been burned alive after the car exploded.

The crucial point was that despite such a tragic experience, in the entertainment industry filled with carefully crafted public images, Xu Jian hasn’t uttered a word about it, which was truly heartbreaking.

What’s wrong with him dating Qin Chen? In the end, they are just ordinary people. Their relationship doesn’t affect anyone else. Why bother with unnecessary judgments?

Shen Xi’s lengthy Weibo post about He Jia caught Pan Min and the company completely off guard. As they look at the sudden shift online, they are left bewildered:

Their PR team hasn’t even begun to act, and the situation has already been resolved. Surprisingly, instead of a decline, the fanbase of Xu Jian and Qin Chen is growing.

The front row comments section under Xu Jian’s Weibo is now flooded with expressions of sympathy.

Under Qin Chen’s Weibo, fans are urging him to take good care of Xu Jian, mentioning how tough Xu Jian’s life has been. They promise to always support the couple.

Xu Jian’s fan clubs and several major fan sites are speaking out. They first express anger and condemnation towards He Jia and then share their empathy for Xu Jian’s experiences over the years. They pledge to stand by him continuously. Fans commented:

My tears are worthless, wuwuwu. Worthless dog coin, He Jia is dead!!]

[My Jian Cub, when I saw the news, my whole body was trembling. Jian Cub is so good, and He Jia is just trash. Let him rot in jail!]

[It’s too heartbreaking. Besides cursing He Jia, I don’t even know what else to say right now. It’s just too distressing.]

[I really want to hug him right now, wuwuwu…]

Xu Jian’s fans are experiencing emotions today as if they’ve been on a roller coaster. Up until now, their hearts are filled with a mix of anger and sympathy. Looking at their fan discussions, it feels like the tears shed for Xu Jian could form the West Lake^[1]A scenic lake in Hangzhou, China by now.

The shift in the online sentiment not only left Pan Min and the others bewildered but also caught Xu Jian off guard.

As they watched He Jia’s court trial video, Xu Jian turned to Qin Chen, “Do you know about He Jia going to jail?”

Qin Chen shook his head, “No.”

Xu Jian:, “Before, President Jiang told me not to get involved in He Jia’s matters, that he would handle it. I thought he would use some special means, but I didn’t expect him to report it to the police.”

Surprisingly, Jiang Linxie, this big demon, turned out to be quite law-abiding and followed the rules.

Glancing at He Jia’s weathered face in the video, Qin Chen felt that he deserved his punishment.

“He wanted to become famous, right? Now he’s achieved it. The whole country knows that there’s such a person as him.”

Xu Jian nodded absentmindedly, “Let him reflect in prison, correct his distorted thoughts.”

After saying this and not hearing Qin Chen’s response, Xu Jian looked up and saw Qin Chen gazing deeply at him. He could sense the sadness in his eyes.

Understanding Qin Chen, Xu Jian knew that just like the fans, Qin Chen was also lamenting his past.

Thus, Xu Jian paused for a moment, then, after setting aside his phone, he raised his hand, hooked it around Qin Chen’s neck, and gently rubbed his cheek against Qin Chen’s face. There was a smile in his eyes as he softly said: “We can hold hands and hug in public now. Don’t be sad.”

Qin Chen’s emotions stirred by online comments, he sighed and embraced Xu Jian, speaking softly, “Over these years… you’ve been through a lot.”

Hearing this, Xu Jian smiled and kissed the corner of Qin Chen’s mouth, looking at him with determination, “Having gone through so much, I’ve contemplated whether I’m lucky or unlucky, but the conclusion is that I’m fortunate.”

“I lost my parents, but I still have my uncle and aunt who love me. President Jiang remembered my father’s favor for many years, brought me into the entertainment industry, looked after me for many years, and ultimately saved my life. It led me to meet you. Although the process was a bit tortuous, I feel lucky to be who I am now.”

“So ah, don’t be sad.”

At first, Xu Jian started with a serious and heartfelt expression, but towards the end, he shifted the tone playfully.

He raised his hand, tilted Qin Chen’s chin, and, mimicking something from TV, smiled with a smirk, “You have me now, and you’re still feeling down? That’s a failure on my part as a boyfriend.”

Qin Chen was momentarily dazzled by Xu Jian pretending to be an overbearing president, then quickly caught on.

He exerted force to flip him over, pinning him down on the sofa. His fingertips traced along Xu Jian’s neck as he said, “Since you failed in your duties, then compensate me.”

The suggestive look in Qin Chen’s eyes and his actions were too explicit. Xu Jian, being held down, instantly understood his meaning and responded:

“???”

Weren’t you sad just now?Why did you start driving^[2]Euphuism term for s**. in a blink of an eye?

However, Xu Jian didn’t get a chance to voice that question because Qin Chen adeptly sealed his mouth and skillfully stripped him of his clothes.

Suddenly engaged in sofa play, Xu Jian clung tightly to Qin Chen’s body, fearing a disastrous incident of falling off the sofa during their activities.

As Xu Jian, now propped up on a pillow in a different position, was in a somewhat dazed state as he thought: “Did I fall into this person’s trap again?”

Was this person deliberately pretending to be sad to deceive and coax him, and then smoothly fulfill his previously unapproved desire for messing around on the sofa?

The more Xu Jian thought about it, the more he felt this possibility was likely. In the end, he came to a conclusion—

This person is way too scheming!

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The online discussions about Xu Jian, Qin Chen, Jiang Linxie, and He Jia had been ongoing for the entire afternoon, and the popularity showed no signs of diminishing. The topic #WhatTragicScriptIsXuJianHolding# had even climbed to the top hot searches. In the evening, everyone finally got the response from the involved party, Xu Jian:

Xu JianV: “The past has become a memory. We should look forward. I’m doing well now, thanks for everyone’s concern.”

Within a minute of Xu Jian’s post, Qin Chen reposted his Weibo, adding a comment:

I will always, always be there for you.

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The author has something to say:

As of today^[3]Not today lol this novel was finished back in 2020., the main story is complete! Starting tomorrow, I will begin updating the extras.

The extras I am currently preparing to write include:

The daily life of sprinkling sugar between the two after their relationship goes public, including Qin Chen’s vinegar jar moments; Shen Xi and Jiang Linxie; The content of Mr. Qin’s love letter to Mr. Xu; The daily life after adopting a child; Meeting each other’s parents; Quarrel between the two; and when Xu Jian’s face swelled into Milk after e pulled out his wisdom tooth.

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Jie Jie: Finally done with the main text! Next will be the Extra chapters~