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Chapter 327: The World of Adults
Chapter 327: The World of Adults
Su Heyuan was no fool and quickly understood that the insinuation was not about physical dirt, but a character flaw.
However, as she was the only woman who had captivated his heart, Su Heyuan fell silent before saying, "Nie Zhan has mysophobia, and Ye Xin has dated several men in the past. Is that why he thinks she's...?"
He believed that Nie Zhan's inability to find a girlfriend stemmed from his mysophobia, and that his pursuit of Jiaxin was due to her perceived purity. Thus, he looked down on Ye Xin's rich emotional history.
Lu Jiaxin found his train of thought peculiar. "Nie Zhan received a Western education. He didn't care that I had a fiance, so why would he care about Miss Ye's past relationships?"
"Then why would he say that?"
Lu Jiaxin sighed. "He said that once, while dining with friends, he saw Miss Ye entering a private room with two minor celebrities. That room was filled with playboys, and he told me he might have seen wrongly."
Su Heyuan was no innocent boy, and he understood the implication. "That's impossible."
Lu Jiaxin fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "I also think it's impossible, and I hope Nie Zhan was mistaken. Brother Su, if you're considering marriage, I think it's better to investigate this matter. Of course, if you don't mind, then pretend I never said anything."
Although she and Su Heyuan had made some money, they were still considered small fry in Harbor City, incomparable to Nie Zhan's circle. Perhaps his friend was certain of this, which was why he dared to introduce Ye Xin to Su Heyuan. The last time they met, Nie Zhan had caught a glimpse of Ye Xin from a corridor bend, and due to the angle, Ye Xin hadn't noticed him, explaining his calm demeanor during their previous encounter.
Su Heyuan's mood soured, and after exchanging a few words with Lu Jiaxin, he left. After much contemplation, he ultimately decided against hiring a private investigator to look into Ye Xin, choosing to preserve his dignity instead.
With a nervous heart, Lu Jiaxin entered the classroom. However, the lesson turned out to be less daunting than she had imagined. By the end of the week, she felt reassured that as long as she studied diligently, achieving excellent results would be within her grasp.
The weekend arrived, and on Friday after school, Lu Jiaxin prepared to head home. However, as she reached the school gate, she spotted a familiar figure.
Lu Jiaxin ran over and looked up, a smile on her face. "How long have you been waiting? Next time, let me know in advance, or I might keep you waiting for a long time if I linger in the classroom."
Nie Zhan smoothed the hair away from her forehead and smiled. "It's fine. I'll wait no matter how long it takes."
Lu Jiaxin felt that he was getting better at coaxing her.
Assuming they would be dining out, Lu Jiaxin was surprised when Nie Zhan suggested they head to his home instead. "I've invited a chef I used to work with at Fulinmen. He makes very authentic Cantonese dishes, and I'm sure you'll love them."
Only then did Lu Jiaxin realize that he intended to take her to his luxurious mansion. She didn't refuse, having promised to visit before.
Upon arriving at Nie Zhan's villa, Lu Jiaxin made her way to the backyard garden. The garden was filled with pine and cypress trees but lacked flowers.
"You like peonies and roses, don't you? I'll have someone plant peonies and roses here," Nie Zhan said.
Lu Jiaxin felt that planting only two types of flowers would be monotonous and hoped for a wider variety. A garden with a multitude of blooming flowers would be beautiful, and focusing on just one or two species would become dull over time.
"Okay, I'll leave it to you."
Nie Zhan and Lu Jiaxin walked hand in hand on the lawn, and he said, "The backyard currently only has a flower bed and a swimming pool. I plan to buy the neighboring villa soon so that we can turn the space in between into a tennis court. Then, we can play tennis at home whenever we want."
The idea of buying the neighboring villa just to facilitate tennis playing was the epitome of extravagance.
Lu Jiaxin pointed out that she was very busy and might only be able to play tennis a dozen times a year. It seemed unnecessary to specifically buy a piece of land and build a tennis court for such infrequent use.
And, I think it's more motivating to practice in a public place with more people around."
"By the way, didn't you say you wanted to teach me golf? When are you going to find time for that?"
Nie Zhan had been busy lately. "I can't accompany you to play this week because I have a lot on my plate. Next Saturday, I'll take you there. In the meantime, you can practice at home. Whether it's tennis or golf, you need to practice a lot if you want to get good."
"Okay."
The dishes prepared for the evening catered to Lu Jiaxin's taste, and she enjoyed her meal immensely. After dinner, the two of them strolled hand in hand in the backyard garden.
The moonlight spilled gently like water, shrouding the entire garden in a soft glow. Lu Jiaxin turned her head to look at Nie Zhan, and under the moonlight, he seemed even more handsome. She couldn't resist and stood on her tiptoes to plant a kiss on his cheek.
Nie Zhan, being a man, couldn't help but respond. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead.
Qian Xiaoxiao, who had been watching from the steps, quickly retreated into the living room upon witnessing this scene. Gu Wenfeng noticed her odd behavior and asked, "What's wrong?"
As a single person who had never been in a relationship, Qian Xiaoxiao's face turned bright red, and she stammered, "I-I suddenly felt a bit cold and wanted to put on another layer."
Gu Wenfeng, a father of two, knew exactly what was going on. "From now on, when you're in the villa, you don't have to follow so closely. Forget it, come with me to check the surroundings."
She didn't have to stick to him like a shadow, but all potential dangers had to be eliminated.
"Okay."
Lu Jiaxin's face was flushed from the kiss, and she lowered her head, feeling embarrassed about her bold action. She had been too impulsive; ah, beauty was indeed a distraction!
Nie Zhan pulled her into his embrace, his voice hoarse as he said, "Jiaxin, I really wish time would pass faster."
Lu Jiaxin was initially taken aback but soon understood what he meant, and she secretly smiled.
At 9:30 pm, Lu Jiaxin returned to her own villa from Nie Zhan's place. When she arrived, she saw Su Heyuan. Before she could say anything, he spoke up, "I'm feeling down. Can you keep me company for a drink?"
Lu Jiaxin nodded. "Sure, but I only have wine here."
Su Heyuan indicated that he had brought his own alcohol and even bought some side dishes to go with it—braised beef, fried peanuts, cucumber sticks, and cold chicken feet.
He had prepared quite a spread.
Lu Jiaxin asked Gu Wenfeng and the others to leave, and she poured a glass of wine for Su Heyuan. Unexpectedly, as soon as the wine was poured, he picked up the glass and downed it in one go.
After Su Heyuan had downed three glasses of red wine, Lu Jiaxin asked, "What happened?"
Su Heyuan waved his hand, indicating that nothing was wrong. He just felt suffocated and wanted to find someone to drink and chat with. He didn't trust the friends he had made, and he didn't dare to confide in his family for fear of worrying them. After much thought, he felt that Lu Jiaxin was the most suitable person.
Upon hearing this, Lu Jiaxin knew it wasn't work-related. "You broke up with Miss Ye?"
Su Heyuan nodded. "I made plans to meet her tonight and told her we weren't suitable for each other. She asked what made us unsuitable, but I didn't give a specific reason and just said we didn't have fate."
After saying this, he poured himself a glass of baijiu and downed it.
Seeing his state, Lu Jiaxin thought it was a good thing she had mentioned it. Otherwise, the longer they dragged it out, the deeper he would fall, and the more painful the breakup would be.
Su Heyuan drank a bottle and a half of baijiu and got drunk. Even when drunk, he didn't create a fuss; he just kept calling out for his mother, which tugged at everyone's heartstrings.
Lu Jiaxin made him a hangover soup. By the time he drank the soup, it was already the middle of the night. Lu Jiaxin couldn't stay awake any longer and went upstairs to sleep, leaving Zong Jinghua and Gu Wenfeng to keep watch.
When Lu Jiaxin woke up the next day and asked about Su Heyuan, she learned that he had already left for work early in the morning.
(End of Chapter)
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