ABRWF Chapter 389.2

Lu Qingyan pulled out a chair for Jiang Nanshu, and only after she sat down did he sit beside her.

Lu Qingyan’s change truly astonished everyone.

They weren’t unfamiliar with Lu Qingyan’s personality; he was like an iceberg to them, a ruthless devil. This was the first time they’d seen him so gentle. Of course, this gentleness belonged not to them, but to his wife.

The sound of knives and forks clattering against plates rang out abruptly.

Jiang Nanshu looked over, her eyes crinkling with a smile: “Su Ran, long time no see.”

Su Ran lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly.

She was no longer the youthful and charming woman she was five years ago. Instead, her eyes showed signs of vicissitude. Her well-maintained face was full of technology and ruthlessness, making her look unlike the woman she used to be.

The man sitting next to her was pot-bellied and short; he was none other than CEO Wu, who had stood up earlier. He looked at his wife, Su Ran, and then at the smiling Jiang Nanshu.

He nudged Su Ran slightly, his tone gentle: “Are you mute? Mrs. Lu is greeting you.”

Su Ran trembled slightly before raising her head and forcing a stiff smile: “Nanshu, it’s been a long time. I’m so glad you’re safe and sound.”

“Yes, it’s all thanks to my Ah Yan. He saved me.” Jiang Nanshu’s words were tinged with affection, a subtle display of their affection.

Su Ran’s knuckles clenched so tightly they turned white, but she still forced a smile: “I really envy you; your wish has come true. You two must be happy from now on.”

Jiang Nanshu almost burst out laughing. Su Ran’s acting skill was getting worse and worse; she wished them happiness while her knuckles clenched so tightly.

She gave a professional smile: “Thank you for your kind words. He and I will definitely be happy.”

Lu Qingyan didn’t know if she was saying it to annoy Su Ran or if she meant it sincerely, but he just assumed that it was true.

So much so that when Su Ran looked up at him with teary eyes, he pretended not to see her, instead going through the motions at the drinking party, mentioning ‘my wife’ every other sentence.

Another couple who were both quiet and reserved were Bo Yan and Xu Xingwan.

Xu Xingwan’s feelings for Jiang Nanshu were complicated.

She originally wanted to befriend her.

She and Xu Xi were the first friends she had been close to.

Xu Xi, a warm and welcoming presence, gave her comfort, and it was through Xu Xi that she met Jiang Nanshu.

Their best friendship likely blossomed on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, when she became Jiang Nanshu’s cheerleader.

Even though only she and Xu Xi were there to cheer her on, watching her sword dance filled her with exhilaration.

She longed to be as free and unrestrained as Jiang Nanshu, free from all constraints, able to live as she pleased, with no one able to control her.

She envied her; she had never envied anyone so much.

This envy made her want to escape from Bo Yan’s side even more; anywhere would be fine, rather than becoming a plaything for him to vent his frustrations on.

Or perhaps her resolve grew stronger, so Bo Yan kept a closer eye on her, preventing her from getting close to Jiang Nanshu. Later, the usually domineering Bo Yan softened his stance, telling her to stay away from Jiang Nanshu. He said that from now on, he and the Jiang family would be in a life-or-death situation, and he would not allow the Jiang family to survive.

Therefore, this friendship was pointless for her.

She didn’t want to be unable to resist helping her good friend when she was homeless, acting like a saint, only to be hurt in the end.

Similarly, if Bo Yan failed, the Jiang family wouldn’t let her off the hook either.

Xu Xingwan was in a state of inner turmoil and pain, because after being entangled with her adopted brother for so long, she had actually… fallen in love with the man who had forced her.

Even when he made no promises to her and kept her as a mistress, she waited for him day after day.

She had betrayed her original intentions.

 

 

 

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