RNP Chapter 243 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (31)
Chapter 243 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (31)
When they got back that evening, Jiang Rou was still listless. She followed Xie Nan everywhere, never leaving his side. Xie Nan felt extremely guilty, thinking that if he hadn't been careless, Jiang Rou wouldn't have been so frightened.
Xie Nan was coaxing someone to sleep when he was about to get up to turn off the light. His hand was grabbed, and when he turned around, he met a pair of wet eyes. The silent gaze softened Xie Nan's heart.
He leaned down and kissed Jiang Rou's forehead, then stroked her head, his eyes tender and affectionate: "I'm not leaving. You need to sleep. I'll go turn off the light."
Jiang Rou gave a soft "hmm," her eyes, which usually held a smile, were now brimming with tears, filled with longing for Xie Nan. Her voice was fragile as she said, "A Nan, I'm so scared. Can you stay with me tonight?"
Xie Nan naturally complied, turning off the lights, taking off his clothes, and getting into bed in one smooth motion. However, his movements only became stiff after he lay down, and the veins on his large hands under the quilt bulged, while his throat bobbed anxiously.
Although he and Jiang Rou were already together and living under the same roof, this was the first time they had ever slept in the same bed.
Before he could make a move, Xie Nan froze, because Jiang Rou had already rolled into his arms, her slender arms encircling Xie Nan's neck.
The warm breath made Xie Nan's hair stand on end, and his muscular arms reflexively wrapped around Jiang Rou's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.
Xie Nan looked down at Jiang Rou lying obediently on his body, and his heart warmed. He lowered his head and kissed her, gently coaxing her, "Go to sleep, I'll stay with you."
Feeling the warmth of her embrace, Jiang Rou practically lay on Xie Nan's body, completely embracing him, and slowly fell asleep with her eyes closed.
She woke up again in the middle of the night, and Xie Nan held her on his lap and comforted her for a long time. He listened to her soft sobs and kept kissing her gently, but he had no romantic thoughts at the time, and his eyes were full of tenderness.
The more anxious he was, the more he hated Jiang Rou for turning into this kind of person.
021, who stayed up all night watching the show, couldn't help but click his tongue when he saw this scene. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that this pitiful-looking woman had broken someone's arm.
Having gone through this experience, Xie Nan was even more certain that having absolute power would be the best way to protect Arou. He was even somewhat grateful to the Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation.
Without these countless reincarnations, how could he have accumulated so much experience and avoided all the risks?
Xie Nan took three days off for Jiang Rou and himself, and took Jiang Rou to a nearby city for a trip. They had a good time and the relaxing and comfortable environment gradually improved Jiang Rou's mood.
Upon returning, the two began to busy themselves with their own affairs.
After trying acting, Jiang Rou discovered that she was very interested in the field. Xu Yanli was overjoyed when he found out, knowing that his previous efforts had not been in vain.
Look, he finally got such a promising talent.
Xu Yanli is a top talent agent in the entertainment industry, but he hasn't managed any newcomers for many years. He has returned to the industry for Jiang Rou, and many people have come to inquire about him, but Xu Yanli just smiles and keeps quiet.
Now is not the right time for Jiang Rou to appear in public. Without any work, she lacks confidence. Her outstanding appearance might cause a temporary stir, but it could also have a greater negative impact. He doesn't want Jiang Rou to be labeled as just a pretty face. It's better to wait until the movie is released before making any plans.
Jiang Rou is currently a freshman in college, studying a major that has nothing to do with acting. Although she is very talented, she still needs to be honed before she can shine even brighter.
Xu Yanli designed many courses for her, including dance, lines, etiquette, and performance. Jiang Rou accepted them all without complaint, which pleased Xu Yanli even more.
While Jiang Rou was busy, Xie Nan was also extremely busy. After what happened last time, he quickened his pace. With his previous experience, he was like a fish in water in the business world.
This surprised and delighted Ms. Shen. She had originally thought her son resembled his father and had a research mind, but she didn't expect him to be more like her. She couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.
Seeing Xie's father still sulking beside him, she tossed him an orange, her tone full of delight:
"That's enough. Anan is an adult now. He must have thought things through before he does anything. What, you're unhappy because your son looks more like me?"
Ms. Shen's last sentence contained some unreasonable elements.
As Mr. Xie peeled the orange, he looked helplessly at his wife:
"You know that's not what I meant, but he was too bold, changing his major without saying a word."
Ms. Shen picked up her cup, took a slow sip, glanced at Mr. Xie, and said:
"What good would it do to tell you? Can you stop him? Don't you know what kind of temper your son Xie Naiwen has? Once he makes a decision, let alone you, even if the old man were still alive, he wouldn't listen to you."
Seeing that Mr. Xie still wanted to say something, Ms. Shen put down her cup, sat down next to him, and softened her tone:
"Alright, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Anan is a thoughtful child, and he's doing quite well now. He also has a good relationship with Arou. There's nothing for us to worry about him."
As he spoke, he took Xie's father's hand again:
"You've been busy your whole life. When you retire, you have to spend more time with me. We haven't had a proper chat in so long."
His wife's words softened his heart. He put his arm around her shoulder, his eyes filled with guilt, and sighed.
"You're right, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. You've suffered these past years."
The two exchanged a glance. After decades of marriage, they could understand each other with just a look, their tender affection unspoken.
After Xie's father went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, Ms. Shen watched his disappearing figure and cautiously took out her phone to send a message to Xie Nan:
Son, I've taken care of things with your dad. If there's anything you can't handle, remember to tell the family. Don't try to tough it out on your own. Even if you're busy with work, don't neglect Arou.
Xie Nan looked at the letter, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. He typed many words on the keyboard and then deleted them, finally replying with just one word: "Okay."
Xu Xi hasn't been to the company's practice room lately because she was talked to by her teacher. The teacher said that she missed three professional courses last semester and now she has to retake them all.
He also said that if Xu Xi continues to skip classes and fail exams, he will take strong measures to force Xu Xi's parents to come to the school to discuss expulsion.
Hearing this, Xu Xi gave in. She had finally escaped that oppressive family and didn't want to go back.
Because of the increased number of classes, Xu Xi couldn't find an opportunity to go to Kyoto for a while, which made her very anxious. She was very sad about what Lou Shu had said on the phone last time, but she was still unwilling to give up.
"What if Lou Shu is mistaken?" she always comforted herself with this thought.