Hong Kong Nights of Passion

Chapter 15: Does Zhong Zhong like Jiang Shu or not?

Wen Jinnian subtly withdrew her hand from Jiang Shu's grasp and gently shifted her body slightly to the right.

She seemed to have heard something absurd and laughable, and looked up at Jiang Shu, a complicated look flashing in her eyes: "Brother, then tell me, what makes us a good match?"

A bitter smile appeared on her lips.

"I'm not some rich heiress from a prestigious family. I just got lucky and ended up in the Jiang family with my aunt. Do you think I had a choice? Even if I didn't agree to go on the blind date, my uncle would still arrange it for me. Do you believe me?"

She finally let out all the words she had been holding back for so long.

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud "boom" of thunder suddenly rang out in the sky, a bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, and the sky grew even more gloomy.

It looks like a heavy rain is about to pour down.

Jiang Shu turned to the side, his gaze fixed on Wen Jinnian sitting in front of him, and then he spoke without any pretense: "Niannian, you have always understood my feelings, haven't you? I... I will not allow you to be with anyone else."

"Brother, you can't say things like that. You have a fiancée now..."

Before Wen Jinnian could finish speaking, Jiang Shu suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms tightly, with such force that it felt like he wanted to meld her into his very bones.

She struggled desperately, pushing him away, her fingers gripping Jiang Shu's sleeve so tightly that her nails almost dug into the fabric. Her eyes reddened with anxiety: "Brother! Let me go! This is at home, what if someone sees us..."

One held on tightly, refusing to let go, while the other struggled desperately to break free. In the midst of the struggle, Wen Jin's voice suddenly rang out.

"What are you doing?"

The two turned around abruptly and saw Wen Jin standing at the door, her expression unpredictable.

Jiang Shu stiffly released Wen Jinnian's fingers, and the latter hurriedly stood up, trying to appear calm: "Aunt."

Wen Jin's gaze was fixed on her face like a nail: "Come to the study with me."

Wen Jinnian followed behind, clutching her tablet. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the second-floor study swallowed up the last ray of sunlight.

The dim light in the study cast dappled shadows, and Wen Jinnian's shadow swayed on the wall, making her look particularly lonely.

The sound of Wen Jin's heels tapping on the floor echoed in the quiet room, each sound like a blow to Wen Jin's heart.

Wen Jin paced back and forth in front of her desk for a long while before finally speaking in a hoarse voice.

"Niannian, do you... still like Jiang Shu?"

Wen Jinian met her scrutinizing gaze, her throat tightening.

It would be a lie to say that he had no feelings for Jiang Shu.

But the excitement that had once been hidden in my heart was blown away by the cold wind at the airport on that rainy night when I was sent abroad.

Now all that's left is a younger sister living under someone else's roof, and her dependence on her older brother.

Everything should return to its original state.

When that painful past was brought to the forefront again, Wen Jinian unconsciously clenched her hands, which were gripping her white pleated skirt. Her originally fair fingers became even paler, standing out conspicuously in the dimly lit study.

She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound steady: "Aunt, don't worry, I will always remember how good you and Uncle have been to me. I will not do anything to betray the Jiang family."

Wen Jin's voice trembled: "It's also my fault for being incompetent. You are the only bloodline of our Wen family. Your aunt would never harm you. That Jiang Shu... is too calculating and not suitable for you. Besides, your uncle also..."

Before she could finish speaking, her eyes were already red, and she hurriedly turned around.

Wen Jinian nodded, making her stance very serious. There was absolutely no possibility between her and Jiang Shu. The beautiful and innocent feelings of the young girl had been shattered long ago when the love letter was exposed on the PPT.

She doesn't regret it; perhaps her feelings for Jiang Shu were mixed with a lot of childhood sweetheart affection at the time.

Perhaps it really is a case of a baby bird complex.

On countless nights in America, Wen Jinian would ask herself if Jiang Shu was the first man in her life, besides her father, to give her warmth.

He gave her all his thoughtfulness, attentiveness, and gentleness.

As a result, she harbored resentment towards his feelings.

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Wen Jinian and Wen Jin had a long talk in the study for more than half an hour. She dragged her tired body and pushed open the door. Jiang Shu was sitting on the sofa, flipping through a picture book. His silhouette was blurred because he was backlit.

She couldn't see the expression on his face, but in that instant, an overwhelming weariness suddenly engulfed her, as if her last bit of strength had been drained away.

She felt utterly exhausted.

Jiang Shu held a sketchbook in her hands, which she had drawn, recording his appearance from childhood to adulthood.

Her heart skipped a beat. She took a few steps forward, snatched the picture book, and closed it tightly. Suppressing her surging emotions, she asked, "Brother, you shouldn't have come to my room."

Jiang Shu looked up at the girl who was looking down at him, his throat tightened, and an impulse surged in his heart, wishing he could pull her into his arms and never let go.

But he ultimately held back, forcing a smile: "Niannian, Aunt Wen didn't make things difficult for you, did she?"

Wen Jinnian shook her head, her voice tinged with weariness: "Brother, let's put the past behind us, okay? You... have a fiancée now."

My fiancée, again my fiancée.

Jiang Shu's eyes instantly darkened, he lowered his gaze, clenched his fists, and then slowly relaxed them.

He stood up, put his hands on Wen Jinnian's shoulders, and spoke with suppressed resentment.

"Niannian, one day you will understand..."

Wen Jinian lowered her head, her voice low and deep: "Brother, some things, once missed, can never be recovered."

A knocking sound came from the door, and the two people inside looked towards the door at the same time.

The person who came was Aunt Chen, a maid in the house. She stood by the door with her head down, her voice somewhat restrained: "Young master, the master wants you to go to the study."

"I understand." Jiang Shu's expression turned cold, but when he looked at Wen Jin Nian again, he revealed a gentle and refined demeanor.

"Niannian, let's have a proper talk another time."

Wen Jinian kept her head down, and Jiang Shu couldn't see the emotions in her eyes.

Before leaving, he looked at her intently for a few moments before finally turning around and stepping out of the room.

The moment the door closed, Wen Jinnian's taut back suddenly collapsed.

Faced with Jiang Shu's relentless pressure, she was exhausted, feeling completely drained, and the desire to escape the Jiang family grew wildly in her heart.

Jiang Shu is too stubborn. Even though he is already engaged to Zhou Shiyi, he still tries to provoke her.

The rain outside the window was getting heavier and heavier. Wen Jinnian curled up on the sofa, her thoughts drifting back to that rainy night four years ago.

She was just as helpless then, pushed forward by fate, unable to resist.

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The moment Jiang Shu knocked on the door and entered, Jiang Xiao grabbed a notebook from the table and slammed it down on him.

He didn't flinch, and a red mark immediately swelled up on his forehead.

"You've grown some guts, haven't you? You're already causing trouble right after getting engaged, what exactly are you trying to do!"

Sharp questions exploded in the room.

Jiang Shu kept his head down, his fists clenched tightly under his suit sleeves, the veins bulging and throbbing beneath his skin, but he remained silent.

"The Zhou family, at least, can help your career. As for Wen Jin, please put away your little schemes."

Jiang Shu, her eyes red, suddenly looked up and met Jiang Xiao's imposing gaze.

His voice trembled: "Dad, the Jiang family has now established itself, so why do you have to interfere in my marriage? From childhood to adulthood, in what way have I not done what you wanted?"

"You want to talk about what happened four years ago?"

Jiang Shu was still a little intimidated by Jiang Xiao's imposing presence.

Day two of the PK! My little cuties! Have you been following along?! Love you all! May those who have been following along be blessed with good fortune! May you be rich and powerful!
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