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Chapter 462: Take a Step Back
Chapter 462: Take a Step Back
Lu Jiaxin stayed in the small fishing village for three days before returning to Hong Kong. As soon as Nie Zhan received the news, he dropped everything and rushed over.
Expecting to be stopped at the villa gates, he was surprised when the bodyguard on duty let him through without a word. However, this did not ease his tension.
Nie Zhan entered the living room and, not finding Lu Jiaxin, asked the housekeeper, Meng Yi: "Where is Miss Lu?"
Meng Yi remained as respectful as ever, replying with a slight bow: "Sir, Miss Lu has gone upstairs to change. Please wait here for a moment."
In the past, Nie Zhan could go upstairs directly, but now he was being kept at bay.
Nie Zhan sat on the sofa, his heart pounding with anxiety as the seconds ticked by.
"Tap, tap, tap..."
Hearing the familiar sound, Nie Zhan immediately stood up. Seeing who had appeared at the top of the stairs, he couldn't help but say, "Jiaxin, I'm sorry."
He had considered the possibility that his enemies might have kidnapped Jiaxin, but he never imagined it would be Kong Huijuan. That crazy woman! He couldn't fathom what was going on in Nie Jingshu's head to make him take a liking to her. Even if Nie Jingshu wasn't aware of this beforehand, Nie Zhan now felt nothing but hatred for him.
Lu Jiaxin descended the stairs, her expression calm as she spoke to Nie Zhan: "You know why Kong Huijuan kidnapped me, don't you?"
Nie Zhan didn't dare hide the truth. With difficulty, he said, "I know. She resents me for speaking against Nie Jingshu in front of our grandfather, claiming he's unfit for business. This caused her and Jingshu to suffer huge losses. Since Jingting doesn't like her, he used you to taunt and ridicule her. Perhaps that's why she holds such a grudge and, not daring to take it out on us, lashed out at you instead."
Lu Jiaxin guessed that Kong Huijuan's jealousy and hatred had driven her insane, and her guess wasn't far from the truth. "Nie Zhan, let's take some time apart for now. We both need to calm down."
Nie Zhan's heart sank. Holding onto Lu Jiaxin's hand, he said, "Jiaxin, it's my fault. I failed to protect you. But don't worry, I promise nothing like this will ever happen again."
Lu Jiaxin replied bluntly, "I've always heard that wealthy and influential families are full of intrigue and conflict. You told me your family was harmonious, but look what happened. Because of your family's disputes, I almost lost my life. Nie Zhan, it was Kong Huijuan this time, but who knows who it will be next? Will it be someone from the Nie family again, or a business rival?"
If it had been Nie Zhan's enemy or a competitor, she would have been angry about being dragged into it, but she wouldn't have flown into such a rage as she did now. This time, it could be said that she was completely blameless, yet she suffered anyway. As for Nie Manli and Nie Manlin, who knew what other crazy ideas they might come up with in the future?
Nie Zhan, however, couldn't bear to hear such words. Holding Lu Jiaxin's hand to his heart, he said, "Jiaxin, don't say such things. It hurts me."
"Jiaxin, you can hit me or scold me, but please don't break up with me."
Lu Jiaxin tried to pull her hand away, but he wouldn't let go. "Nie Zhan, what if it happens again? Gu Dagou and Wang Lin nearly lost their lives protecting me, and Gu Dagou's left leg is now disabled. If it happens again, do you think I'll be lucky enough to escape alive?"
Nie Zhan quickly shook his head. "No, it won't happen again. I'll hire the best bodyguards in the world to protect you."
Lu Jiaxin looked at him and said, "Because of me, Kong Huijuan is going to jail. Will Nie Jingshu hate me for that? What about his three children? What if, one day, I visit your home and they put something in my tea or food? Nie Zhan, I only have one life."
Without a moment's hesitation, Nie Zhan said, "Don't worry. Those three children will be sent abroad to study in a couple of days, and my aunt will go with them to take care of them. They'll settle overseas as adults. If you're still worried, you don't have to visit the old mansion. I can go by myself."
"As for Nie Jingshu, he'll go with the children, and he's not allowed to return to Hong Kong."
Lu Jiaxin hardened her heart and said, "You should leave first. After the case with Kong Huijuan is closed, we can sit down and talk."
Having lived another life, she valued her life even more. She had to eliminate any factors that could bring instability. She knew that wealthy and influential families were full of intrigue, but she never imagined that jealousy and hatred could lead to such life-threatening situations. She had no interest in such a family.
Nie Zhan realized that it was time to prove himself. "Rest assured, I'll make sure she spends the rest of her life in prison. Jiaxin, stay indoors during this time to avoid the paparazzi."
Lu Jiaxin nodded in agreement.
After Nie Zhan left, Miao Na asked, confused, "Boss, it was Kong Huijuan who wronged you, not Mr. Nie. Why are you taking your anger out on him?"
Lu Jiaxin replied, "If it weren't for him, Kong Huijuan wouldn't even know who I am, let alone want to kidnap me. He's the root of the problem, so he's not blameless."
Seeing Lu Jiaxin's agitated state, Miao Na dared not say more.
That afternoon, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Zong Shimeng, who expressed her desire to visit. Lu Jiaxin guessed that Nie Zhan had asked Zong Shimeng to mediate, but she didn't refuse.
The next day, Zong Shimeng arrived at Lu Jiaxin's residence. Expecting to find her looking haggard and depressed due to the recent events, she was surprised to see Lu Jiaxin looking radiant, without a care in the world.
After inviting Zong Shimeng to sit down and asking Meng Yi to prepare some civet coffee for her guest, Lu Jiaxin explained that she had bought this coffee specifically for visitors and didn't drink it herself.
Zong Shimeng took a sip of the coffee and set down her cup. "My husband, Zhifang, told me that you want to break up with Nie Zhan. He asked me to come and talk to you. Jiaxin, it's unfair of you to break up with him because of what Kong Huijuan did."
Lowering her head, Lu Jiaxin softly replied, "In this world, where is there fairness?"
Zong Shimeng tried to persuade her. "Jiaxin, are you really going to break up with him? You have to think carefully about this. Nie Zhan is gentle and considerate towards you. He always gives in to your wishes, and he even helps you invest and make money. If you break up with him, you won't find another man as good as Nie Zhan."
Instead of responding to this, Lu Jiaxin asked a question: "Sister Shimeng, are you happy?"
Zong Shimeng was taken aback for a moment before nodding. "Yes, I'm very happy."
Lu Jiaxin smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "It's normal for rich men in Hong Kong to have mistresses. Those who don't are the odd ones out. Nie Zhan is treating me well now, but who knows what the future holds?"
Not just Hong Kong men, but men all over the world were like this. However, she wasn't afraid of Nie Zhan falling for someone else. People could live without each other; with her wealth and beauty, finding someone more handsome than Nie Zhan would be a breeze. By suggesting that they take a step back, she wanted to observe the Nie family's attitude.
Nie Zhan had said that he wouldn't let his family affect her, but that was just talk. In reality, if they got married, there would inevitably be some involvement. A relationship was between two people, but marriage involved two families. If the Nie family turned a blind eye to all this, she wouldn't continue her relationship with Nie Zhan.
Only then did Zong Shimeng understand why Lu Jiaxin had asked about her happiness.
(End of Chapter)
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