Chapter 317: Good Morning, Boyfriend
Chapter 317: Good Morning, Boyfriend
Nie Zhan was stunned. Usually, couples would be all lovey-dovey right after confirming their relationship, but here Lu Jiaxin was, asking him to clarify her doubts about finance.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"
She had been bothered by these questions for several days now, and she wanted to figure them out before bed. Otherwise, she knew she wouldn't be able to fall asleep easily. Ah, the struggles of having obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Nie Zhan felt helpless. This was the girlfriend he had chosen, so he had to indulge her. Putting down what he was doing, he patiently started explaining things to her.
Lu Jiaxin's questions were answered concisely and clearly by Nie Zhan, making them easy to understand.
After all her questions were answered, Lu Jiaxin couldn't help but exclaim, "I wish my university professors could explain things as clearly and concisely as you do."
"If there's anything you don't understand in the future, just give me a call, and I'll explain it to you," Nie Zhan offered.
Lu Jiaxin shook her head. "That won't do. You're so busy with work. I can't keep bothering you. If I can't keep up, I'll just pay for a tutor."
Nie Zhan was a little perplexed. He decided to voice his thoughts, "Jiaxin, you're so outstanding, but why do you lack so much self-confidence?"
Lu Jiaxin was taken aback for a moment, then she smiled and replied, "It's not that I lack self-confidence, but that I have a clear understanding of my strengths and weaknesses. I excel in liberal arts, but mathematics isn't my forte, so I have to compensate for it."
Nie Zhan was well aware of her mathematical abilities, and he said, "No one can be perfect at everything. For example, I'm terrible at singing; I always go off-key, but that doesn't make me think less of myself."
It didn't matter if he couldn't sing; he was still exceptional in other ways!
Lu Jiaxin considered his reaction and soon understood, "Nie Zhan, we've been together for so long. Do you think I'm the type of person who lacks self-confidence?"
Nie Zhan shook his head. Of course not. If Lu Jiaxin had been an insecure and sensitive person, he wouldn't have fallen for her.
Lu Jiaxin gathered her thoughts before saying, "Nie Zhan, we've received different educations. I was taught to be humble, low-key, restrained, and steady, so I tend to scrutinize my shortcomings and work on improving them, growing and progressing along the way. On the other hand, your Western education emphasizes the expression of individuality."
She had lived in the information-rich 21st century and had studied abroad in Hua City for three years, so her mindset was in sync with Nie Zhan's. If she had been a girl from the mainland, they wouldn't have been able to see eye to eye at her age. However, having been educated in the mainland for so many years, some things were deeply ingrained and hard to change.
After hearing her explanation, Nie Zhan found her even more admirable. It was rare to find someone so insightful at such a young age, "Jiaxin, who taught you French? Your French is better than mine."
Lu Jiaxin didn't want to lie. One lie would lead to countless others, so she smiled and said, "There used to be many people from the mainland who studied in France. If you set your mind to it, you can learn anything."
Nie Zhan could tell that she didn't want to talk about it, so he changed the subject and brought up He Zhuliang, "This time, He Zhuliang won't be able to escape. He's been removed from his positions as chairman and CEO."
Lu Jiaxin knew that He Zhuliang wouldn't get away with his crimes. The evidence provided by her aunt was damning, and if they were in the mainland, he would have been sentenced to death multiple times over. Even if he didn't receive the death penalty now, his enemies wouldn't let this opportunity slip by to crush him completely.
Seeing her calm expression, Nie Zhan suddenly recalled Feng Qinglei's words, "Jiaxin, does He Zhuliang's situation have something to do with you?"
Lu Jiaxin was surprised by his question, "Nie Zhan, why would you think that? Do you think I'm that powerful in your eyes?"
The latter half of her sentence was said in a teasing tone.
Nie Zhan said, "Jiaxin, I hope this matter has nothing to do with you. You may not know, but Yun Cheng was seriously injured after being hit by a truck. He's currently in the intensive care unit."
Lu Jiaxin's mood instantly soured.
Seeing her reaction, Nie Zhan realized that she had already heard the news, "I received the news before boarding the plane. He's out of danger now and is just waiting to wake up. However, one of his legs had to be amputated, so he won't be able to work as a journalist anymore."
Lu Jiaxin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At least he was alive.
Nie Zhan continued, "Gao Wen was also targeted by the gang, but she was lucky to be rescued by someone. After being rescued, she immediately requested protection from the police, and now she's staying in a safe house under the protection of two officers from the serious crimes unit."
Lu Jiaxin hadn't expected He Zhuliang to send people to assassinate Gao Wen as well. He truly thought he was above the law. She also understood why her aunt had been making concessions; her methods were ruthless.
Nie Zhan spoke seriously, "Jiaxin, He Zhuliang has lost his sanity and is acting like a madman. If this matter involves you, don't go back for now. Wait until things have settled down, and I'll handle the situation at the university."
This matter concerned Xie Kaixiao, and Lu Jiaxin didn't want him to know about it, "No, I don't have that kind of ability."
"It's a good thing I didn't fight him for the inheritance back then. Otherwise, he would have definitely tried to harm me," Nie Zhan said.
Even if she and Nie Zhan were just boyfriend and girlfriend now, or even if they got married, she wouldn't reveal her secrets to him. True love didn't require digging into each other's pasts. When facing difficulties, loving couples faced them together; when there was infidelity, knowing the other person's secrets only made their death more mysterious.
Seeing that she didn't want to talk about it, Nie Zhan didn't press further. It was normal for them to not fully trust each other yet, as they had just started their relationship. In the future, when they knew each other's hearts better, she would share important matters with him willingly.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Qian Xiaoxiao knocked on the door and said, "Sister Jiaxin, it's almost noon. Time to sleep."
Nie Zhan checked the time and saw that it was already 11:49 am. He realized that time flew by whenever he was with Lu Jiaxin.
Lu Jiaxin yawned, "Nie Zhan, you must be tired from the long flight too. Go back and rest!"
"Okay."
Lu Jiaxin had walked a lot while shopping today and had also asked Nie Zhan many thought-provoking questions. She was exhausted. After sending him off, she took a shower and fell asleep as soon as she lay down.
Although Nie Zhan had been on a plane for over ten hours, he was too excited to sleep. He lay in bed, his thoughts racing.
Lu Jiaxin woke up at 6:50 am and did yoga in her room after freshening up. While abroad, she didn't dare to go running outside; she wasn't familiar with the environment, and she didn't feel safe.
At 8:05 am, Nie Zhan came to find her for breakfast.
When Lu Jiaxin saw him dressed casually in gray, she thought, 'He looks good in anything.' She deliberately tilted her head and revealed a cute smile, "Good morning, boyfriend."
Nie Zhan's heart pounded wildly, and he felt like a lovesick teenager as he covered his chest and returned her smile, "Good morning, girlfriend."
Lu Jiaxin's Qian Xiaoxiao and the other two, Gu Wenfeng and Qian Xiaoxiao, felt like they were intruding, so they decided to leave the couple to themselves.
(End of Chapter)
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