The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng(81-85)

Chapter 81: Powerless

Upon entering, Jiao Weiyun glanced around the room. Surprised by the bloody tissues in the trash can, he asked, "What happened?"

"Had a nosebleed," came the reply.

Jiao Weiyun noticed bloodstains on her clothes and approached with concern, "Are you okay now? Probably choked on water. Sit down, I'll get warm water, and I'll teach you how to use the medicine."

As he reached for her wrist, intending to help her sit, she instinctively pressed his hand down, restraining herself.

Despite his seemingly unintentional grip on her wrist, Jiao Weiyun couldn't understand why she remained cold even when he cared for her in moments of weakness.

Resistance or invitation?

Otherwise, she wouldn't have let him in!

"Let me..." he began, taking out medicine and explaining how to take it.

But she took the medicine from him, "How much? I'll pay you."

"We're friends; no need for that," he insisted, "I bought the medicine in the middle of the night not expecting you to pay. I hope you understand."

Though she didn't fully grasp the friendship, she acknowledged the goodwill. Taking out her phone, she said, "Thanks, scan for payment."

Surprised by the unexpected request for payment, Jiao Weiyun hesitated, then reluctantly scanned the code.

Having an assistant buy medicine late at night, only to be treated like this? She scanned the money and poured a glass of water, leaving Jiao Weiyun sitting on the small sofa, phone vibrating.

Ignoring the unidentified number, he walked towards her pouring water, hugging her suddenly. "We're adults; no need to pretend."

Her uncomfortable response led to a forceful swing of the water glass towards his head, shattering with blood splattering, revealing her unexpected violent side.

Stunned, Jiao Weiyun's clear vision dimmed, but the ordeal continued. He held onto her shoulder, tense from the sudden attack.

She kicked his knee fiercely, causing him to cry out in pain, collapsing to the ground. He never expected this seemingly cold girl to be capable of such violence, realizing she indeed possessed the strength mentioned in the past incident with Lu Su.

Pain overwhelmed him, erasing all desires and passion. Fearfully, he watched her, one eye clear, her expression cold and unpredictable.

Apologizing, she applied a towel to his bleeding head, suggesting a hospital visit. Despite his attempts to resist, she led him out.

Outside, her manager, Lu Fang, was shocked, "What happened?"

"Get a car, take him to the hospital," she instructed.

Lu Fang took charge of the injured Jiao Weiyun, and she went back to the room, donning her coat and answering a vibrating phone.

"I don't have time to talk now," she said. "I hit someone on the head."

"…?"

Shocked that trouble arose, he asked, "Are you hurt?"

"No, I'll call you later."

Ignoring Lu Fang's plea to stay, she insisted on handling the situation. Strong despite her size, she assisted in taking Jiao Weiyun to the hospital.

Lu Fang, bewildered by the situation, feared the consequences for Jiao Weiyun, given his popularity. The late-night incident would surely become sensationalized entertainment news, potentially damaging their careers.

"Don't go; I'll handle it," Lu Fang pleaded, struggling to support Jiao Weiyun.

However, she ignored the advice, taking charge of the situation. Lu Fang, alarmed, hurriedly fetched a car.

Carrying luggage, Lu Su, catching a late-night flight, witnessed the bloody scene. Shocked by Jiao Weiyun's condition, she assisted in transporting him.

"What happened?" she inquired.

Pressing a towel to Jiao Weiyun's head, she replied, "Hospital."

Ignoring Lu Su's concern, she focused on Jiao Weiyun's injuries, suspecting the incident occurred during his visit to her room.

After timely medical attention, Jiao Weiyun's bleeding stopped, but he needed blood due to excessive loss. Lu Su, sharing his blood type, donated immediately. Jiao Weiyun, grasping the situation, guessed what transpired during his visit to her room.

Stitched up and with a damaged knee, Jiao Weiyun lay on the hospital bed, receiving treatment. His agent arrived, accusing Lu Su, and called the police.

Chapter 82: No Mercy


Lu Su stepped forward to block Jiang Chenchen, looking at Jiao Weiyun's manager, Wang Zhi. "You haven't figured out the situation, why call the police? If it weren't for Jiang Chenchen bringing him here, he wouldn't have received timely help!"


Wang Zhi, however, was unyielding. "Weiyun sent medicine through his assistant to Miss Jiang earlier in the evening. When he came back, he was in this state. Do you think it wasn't her? Would she rush him to the hospital if she wasn't responsible? The doctor said the head injury and the broken knee were intentional. Is there anything to argue about?"


Lu Su found all of this unbelievable, unwilling to accept it. She asked Jiang Chenchen, "Jiang Chenchen, tell me, did you do it intentionally, or was it an accident?"


Jiang Chenchen looked at the person on the bed, with his head and knee wrapped in bandages. "I did it."


"See, she admitted it herself!" Wang Zhi said angrily. "Such hatred to resort to such violence!"


Lu Su still couldn't believe it. "But... there must be a reason for you to do this, right? You wouldn't harm someone without cause!"


He speculated, looking more serious as he turned to Wang Zhi. "Why did Jiao Weiyun go to Jiang Chenchen's room so late? If she wasn't frightened, would she have attacked him like this?"


Wang Zhi raised an eyebrow. "What are you implying? Our artist is injured. Does he deserve it? Who knows what kind of shock she experienced? Maybe she fell on her head when she jumped into the pool!"


Lu Su was furious. "Your words are becoming more outrageous!"


"Whether they are outrageous or not, the police will judge," Wang Zhi retorted sarcastically. "Why? Are you defending her so much? Did you and her stage a play? Or are you afraid that Weiyun is in your way, so you incited Miss Jiang to harm him!?"


He continued provocatively, "Now you've got what you wanted. A major production is probably ruined, and you get to pick up the pieces."


Lu Su clenched his fist, turning purple with anger. He could endure anything, but he couldn't tolerate the slander against Jiang Chenchen's innocence.


Driven by anger, he threw a punch at Wang Zhi!


Lu Fang had paid the fees and reported to Gu Mingmei. When she returned, she witnessed this scene and screamed, "Ah! Don't fight!"


In this hospital with surveillance everywhere, causing trouble like this could lead to serious consequences!


This situation was different from what happened in Jiang Chenchen's room. If someone were to throw a punch here, they might end up detained. Now, as rising stars, this would undoubtedly be a severe blow.


Standing at a distance, she couldn't intervene and could only watch as the iron-like fist approached.


Wang Zhi was caught off guard, not expecting the sudden attack. He widened his eyes in surprise.


A gust of wind swept in.


The fist stopped right in front of him.


To be precise, it was intercepted by a delicate hand.


It was Jiang Chenchen!


She calmly stopped the punch, her fair arm bursting with strength, and the muscle lines tightened, indeed exerting some force.


Lu Su was fierce.


If Jiang Chenchen hadn't intervened, Wang Zhi's face would likely be swollen now.


He looked down at Jiang Chenchen, realizing that he had underestimated her. The hand gripping his wrist was powerful, and she unexpectedly possessed such strength. It was astonishing!


Fortunately, she was unharmed.


He quickly apologized and withdrew his hand. "My apologies."


Jiang Chenchen turned her wrist. "It's fine."


Wang Zhi stepped back, angered, "This isn't over! You can't just assault people like this!"


Lu Fang breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Jiang Chenchen stopped the punch; otherwise, the situation would be harder to control.


A star the company worked so hard to promote couldn't be ruined like this. It was absolutely unacceptable!


As a seasoned manager, she spoke diplomatically, putting on a sincere smile. "Wang Ge, please don't escalate the situation. We were all impulsive in the heat of the moment, but there was no malice. Let's not magnify the conflict and let the patient rest quietly. Can we keep the conversation to a minimum?"


"Don't think that by saying this, the matter will be settled," Wang Zhi retorted. With their artist in this condition and a high-budget film about to start shooting, there was little time left. A damaged face would mean the end of the project.


Could they easily let this go?


Can they be easily let off like this?


Jiang Chenchen could tell that they intended to promote their artist, and they wouldn't let go easily. With such a big company, if they didn't show some sincerity, they could just take her into custody, which would surely ease the tension a bit!


"Hey, don't be like this, Wang Ge. Come over, smoke a cigarette to calm down a bit." Lu Fang tried to appease with a smile, taking out a pack of cigarettes and pulling him outside the ward. "Let's talk it out. There's no need to involve the police, right?"


Wang Zhi was waiting for this, but he shook off her hand. "I'll listen if you talk sensibly. I don't smoke."


Lu Fang put the cigarettes back into her pocket and nodded. "Sure, sure."


The two walked out, and the door to the ward closed.


Lu Su looked at Jiang Chenchen. The hospital lights were bright, reflecting on her face, which remained lifeless, her eyes dull as if out of focus.


Thinking that she might be afraid because of the police report, Lu Su tried to comfort her. "Don't worry. When the police come, tell them everything you know. You must have done this to resist!"


Jiang Chenchen glanced at him. "Hmm."


But she wasn't actually afraid; she was just a bit absent-minded. When the doctors and nurses were urgently treating and stitching up the wounds, she had seen it all. She was replaying that scene in her mind.


The coordination between the doctor and nurse was seamless.


Her phone in her pocket vibrated again. It was Sheng Mingsi.


This time, Jiang Chenchen answered and told him everything that had happened tonight.


"Don't be afraid. Tell me the location of the hospital; a lawyer will come over soon."


His tone was dark and icy, suppressing a strong anger, not forgiving those who plotted against Jiang Chenchen. Fortunately, she had fought back, but he was irritated because he wasn't by her side.


He was unaware of how harshly Jiang Chenchen had retaliated, and the person who had malicious intentions was now lying miserably in the hospital.


Lu Su didn't know who she was talking to on the phone, but after answering it, Jiang Chenchen's expression and tone seemed to gain a bit of radiance.


This discovery surprised Lu Su, but he didn't have the right to ask.


It seemed that Wang Zhi's proposal wasn't accepted quickly; both parties were unhappy, their faces darkened.


Lu Fang thought Wang Zhi was too greedy and didn't consider the impossibility of the situation. Their company's major production film, reserved for Jiao Weiyun as the male lead, would have to wait until he fully recovered. How was this feasible?


She hadn't reported this to President Gu, thinking it was impossible. The male lead for the big-budget film had long been decided—a young A-list actor. Could Jiao Weiyun compare to him?


Wang Zhi was in a bad mood, sarcastically remarking, "Let's handle this matter officially."


Finally, the police arrived. After understanding the situation, they prepared to take Jiang Chenchen into custody.

Chapter 83: Kneeling Apology!

The lawyer arranged by Sheng Mingsi arrived quickly. This lawyer was well-known, and he had never lost a case he handled.

Seeing him walking towards Jiang Chenchen, Wang Zhi speculated that he was the lawyer she had hired. However, this lawyer was notoriously difficult to hire. How did she manage to get him here so quickly? With him on her side, their chances of winning might not be guaranteed.

The situation changed momentarily.

Jiao Weiyun woke up from his daze, witnessing Jiang Chenchen about to be taken to the police station for questioning, accompanied by what seemed to be a renowned lawyer.

He struggled to sit up; if this incident escalated, the problem would be with the hug he initiated. If this news spread, it wouldn't be good for his reputation. Today's events would become a joke—him being defenseless in front of a delicate girl.

Being injured like this was indeed shameful!

However, he couldn't swallow his pride. Even though she acted in self-defense, it was considered excessive force.

But would putting her in jail solve the problem?

What should happen, happened!

Wang Zhi saw him wake up and hurried over. "Weiyun, how are you feeling?"

"It's all a misunderstanding."

Enduring the pain, he carefully measured his words and spoke to the police.

Seeing Jiang Chenchen looking at him, he shrank back, forming a reflexive fear response.

Wang Zhi glared at him. "What are you saying? She injured you so badly; it's obvious she did it intentionally!"

Jiao Weiyun could only say, "It's just a misunderstanding."

The police approached the victim. "Are you sure it's a misunderstanding? She hit you; is that not a fact?"

"There's some misunderstanding. She accidentally went too far. We're friends, so let's not pursue this matter further."

Since the victim didn't want to press charges, the police had no reason to continue the investigation.

After confirming this, they left.

Wang Zhi also realized that making a big deal out of it wouldn't benefit them. Jiao Weiyun had thought it through. After all, legal disputes among artists wouldn't look good in court.

Most importantly, with the arrival of the late-night lawyer, they had no chance of winning.

It made them wonder who was supporting Jiang Chenchen behind the scenes!

The lawyer, Xu Sheqing, saw that he wasn't needed and nodded at Jiang Chenchen. "If there are any further issues, feel free to call me."

He took out a business card from his suit pocket and handed it to her.

Jiang Chenchen accepted it. "Thank you."

Xu Sheqing saw that this girl was calm and composed; she was indeed impressive to injure someone this severely even by accident.

Although he was curious about who she was to make Mr. Sheng personally call him, he didn't inquire further. Politely acknowledging her, he left.

Lu Fang breathed a sigh of relief, holding Jiang Chenchen's hand and walking towards Jiao Weiyun. "Although it's a misunderstanding, we apologize. If there's anything you want as compensation, we'll fulfill your request!"

She spoke sincerely.

Jiao Weiyun glanced at Jiang Chenchen, then quickly looked away. "I don't want any compensation. If you still have a conscience, kneel down and apologize to me."

Lu Fang was shocked. "This?"

Lu Su walked over, looking unhappy. "Jiao Weiyun, you're going too far!"

Jiao Weiyun glanced at him, eyes filled with resentment. His tone was unkind. "What does this have to do with you? Who are you to come forward for her?"

Lu Su's face turned pale with anger. He moved forward, but Wang Zhi quickly stood in front of him, angrily saying, "What, you want to fight? Try moving, and you'll see! Let him through! Can such outrageous words be spoken?"

"Get out of the way! Can you utter such outrageous words?" Lu Su moved past him and scolded Jiao Weiyun, who was lying on the hospital bed.

Jiao Weiyun, angered, covered his head, closed his eyes, and said, "Ugh! I have a headache! Get him out of here quickly!"

As the atmosphere escalated once again, a nurse hurriedly arrived, reprimanding them. "What are you arguing about? The patient needs to rest. All of you, leave!"

However, Jiao Weiyun asked Jiang Chenchen to stay.

"In order to resolve this, you need to apologize to me, and then I will drop the matter."

Lu Fang quickly interjected, "But the police just..."

"It's easy to withdraw and re-file a case." Jiao Weiyun looked at them mockingly. "As long as she kneels down and apologizes, it'll be fine."

Lu Su, infuriated, was blocked by Jiang Chenchen.

"Okay."

The nurse was surprised. What was happening here? Was this how celebrities handled things? It was humiliating.

Jiao Weiyun urged them to leave, and they did.

Wang Zhi was a bit worried, but considering the hospital was monitored everywhere, would she still act arrogantly?

Lu Fang thought to himself, "This is bad. How did it turn out like this? President Gu will definitely scold me!"

Lu Su walked out of the ward, pounding the wall in frustration, feeling tense.

Now, only Jiang Chenchen and Jiao Weiyun were left in the hospital room.

"I'm not an overbearing person, but you've hurt me. If you kneel down and apologize now, I'll consider it settled."

Jiao Weiyun spoke lightly, hoping to witness her kneeling before him.

However, Jiang Chenchen walked towards him, expressionless, and stood in front of him.

"Kneel and apologize?"

With an overbearing look from above, Jiao Weiyun's heart trembled. Looking into her eyes, he felt fear rising from within. He hadn't forgotten the previous experience, and the pain from the stitches reminded him.

He regretted letting everyone leave.

But this was a hospital. Could she really act recklessly?

With a strained voice, he said, "Yes, I told you to kneel and apologize!"

Jiang Chenchen stood by the bedside, her expression unchanged. She leaned down.

As she got closer, Jiao Weiyun's pores opened wide, sensing a dangerous signal reaching his brain.

"What are you going to do...?" His voice trembled.

Jiang Chenchen stopped a short distance away, reaching out to touch the bandage on his forehead. Blood had seeped through, staining it red.

"Teach me how to kneel and apologize."

Her tone sounded genuinely unaware, as if she was sincerely seeking guidance.

Jiao Weiyun was horrified, his breath halted. He felt her delicate hand could easily press against his head, causing the stitched wound to collide with the wall!

Chapter 84: The Most Wonderful Thing in the World

This is a lunatic! She is absolutely capable of doing it!

As long as her hand collides, he might not even survive!

He was scared, his pupils dilated, and the fear in his heart burst out through his throat, suppressing, "You! Get out! Get out!"

Jiang Chenchen looked at him indifferently. "Get out?"

"Get out! Get out quickly!"

His voice erupted.

Jiang Chenchen then withdrew her hand and stepped back, looking at his frightened face with just one glance before turning and walking towards the door.

People outside heard the commotion and rushed in.

Lu Su grabbed Jiang Chenchen's hand, anxiously and in a low voice, asked, "Are you okay? Are you alright?"

Looking at Jiao Weiyun, who was terrified, he didn't know what had happened just now?!

Wang Zhi's expression changed. He quickly went to comfort the person on the hospital bed. "Weiyun, what happened? Did that woman attack you again!?"

He glared angrily at Jiang Chenchen.

Jiang Chenchen was tired of talking to them.

"Should I come over?"

She took a step forward, and Jiao Weiyun shouted in terror, "Get out, get out! Don't come over, don't come over!"

Jiang Chenchen said, "So, should I stay or leave?"

Wang Zhi didn't expect Jiao Weiyun to be so afraid of her. Continuing to stay here would only agitate him, so he waved, "All of you, get out."

Lu Fang, seeing this, quickly pulled Jiang Chenchen out. Even though she didn't understand what had happened, making her kneel should have been a humiliating thing. Why did it end up scaring Jiao Weiyun?

Finally, they left this place of turmoil in the hospital.

It was already early in the morning.

"Jiang Chenchen, don't stay in your room. Come to mine. We'll take a flight back early tomorrow morning."

Lu Fang said, looking at Lu Su, "You missed your flight. Just find a hotel to stay. Everyone is tired; let's rest early when we get there."

She still needed to report to President Gu later tonight. They needed to plan a strategy for this matter. In case Jiao Weiyun regretted it, they also had a countermeasure.

Lu Su looked at Jiang Chenchen, wanting to say something to her, but in the end, he said nothing and got into the assistant's car.

Everyone was very tired tonight.

Jiang Chenchen hesitated to call Sheng Mingsi, but it was too late, and she didn't want to disturb his rest. So, she put her phone back in her pocket and sat in the car, staring out at the night scenery, lost in thought.

Lu Fang glanced at her, truly not understanding what kind of person she was.

In the midst of this incident, she was the calmest one tonight, as if she wasn't the center of the event herself.

"What exactly happened in the ward just now?"

Jiang Chenchen turned her gaze away from the window and thought for a moment before looking at Lu Fang. "He asked me to kneel, I asked him how to do it, and then it ended like that."

Lu Fang looked at her incredulously. Did she really not understand or was she deliberately threatening?

It was a bit startling to speak such ruthless words, and it sounded like she truly didn't care.

She was distracted for a moment, and suddenly, at a fork in the road, a car forcefully appeared, stopping in front of them.

The sound of tires rubbing against the ground sharply pierced the silence of the night.

Lu Fang was startled and quickly stepped on the brake, almost colliding with the car.

She poked her head out of the window, nearly scolding the driver!

A person got out of the car, wearing a black knit hat and black sunglasses, revealing the lower half of a smooth and sleek face.

A tall and slender figure was wrapped in a black coat.

This attire was unusual here; it looked like they had come from a cold place.

He walked over briskly, arriving at the passenger side window.

Bending down, he knocked on the car window.

"Chenchen."

The low, hoarse voice created ripples in the night.

Jiang Chenchen, through the car window, saw the familiar face. There was a slight ripple in her heart.

Sheng Mingsi had actually come from the capital.

She missed him.

He really appeared.

She sat there, looking at the person outside the car window, feeling as if she were in a dream.

"Brother Ah si..."

She called out softly, wanting to confirm that everything in front of her was not a dream.

"It's me. I'll take you home." Sheng Mingsi's dark eyes were hidden in the darkness. He rushed here tonight and was extremely tired, yet his voice remained gentle and soothing.

Jiang Chenchen felt a warmth and indescribable joy in her heart. She pushed open the car door and rushed into his arms.

Like a fragile child seeking comfort.

Sheng Mingsi felt the softness in his arms, and his heart fluttered slightly. He suppressed the emotions he shouldn't have, reached out, and touched her head. "It's okay."

The night enveloped them with a cool breeze that felt gentle.

Jiang Chenchen left his embrace but questioned, "Brother Ah si, why are you here?"

With his arms empty, Sheng Mingsi was momentarily distracted, but he remained composed. "I came for a project."

"Is it resolved?"

"It's already taken care of. Let's go, go home."

Then, Lu Fang stared in astonishment at the person Jiang Chenchen called Brother Ah si. He held her wrist and got into the car.

They disappeared into the dark night.

It took a long time for Lu Fang to recover. That person couldn't be... How was that possible?!

She quickly parked the car on the side of the road and called President Gu.

...

Sheng Mingsi asked Wu Bi to stay behind and handle the matters he needed to deal with. Learning that Jiang Chenchen had acted ruthlessly, terrified the person to the point of a mental breakdown in the hospital, and received the punishment he deserved, he decided to let him off the hook.

In the night sky, Sheng Mingsi and Jiang Chenchen sat in a private plane, heading home.

The last time she was brought back like this, she was asleep and didn't see the serene darkness in the night sky.

There was no Sheng Mingsi by her side then.

Seeing that she had been leaning against the window looking outside, Sheng Mingsi gently raised his eyes and looked at her, saying, "Do you want to see the stars in the night sky?"

Jiang Chenchen heard this and quickly turned her head to look at him, nodding vigorously.

In the long and numb days and nights, she always liked to look up at the sky, wanting to see where her parents were.

Now, hearing him say this, she eagerly anticipated it.

Sheng Mingsi saw her eyes shimmering with light, and a barely noticeable curve appeared on his lips. He turned off the lights in the cabin.

Darkness enveloped them.

His low voice came, "Look outside."

In the absolute darkness, through the thick glass windows, the shining stars outside could be seen.

The vision became exceptionally clear. So many stars, bright and dazzling, with clouds beneath them.

Jiang Chenchen whispered in amazement, as if she had seen the most wonderful thing in the world.

She turned to look at him, wanting him to enjoy this brilliant beauty together. Due to her excitement, her movements were big.

She accidentally hit his chin.

A muffled groan echoed in her ears.

Chapter 85: In My Heart

The hard chin hit her forehead with a buzzing sensation.

The muffled groan that floated into her ears seemed to trigger goosebumps on her skin.

As breath dispersed, a slight warmth brushed against the base of her ear.

Itchy.

Jiang Chenchen quickly stepped back, tilted her head, ignoring these strange reactions, and looked at him with a bit of anxiety.

"Did I hurt you?"

She raised her head, her gaze going up, unable to see but feeling a strong sense of presence.

Right above her head.

The somewhat burning gaze seemed to be looking at her.

Perplexed, she wondered if it hurt so much when they collided?

In the absolute darkness, the two locked eyes at close quarters.

Jiang Chenchen didn't hear a response and called out anxiously.

"Brother Ah si..."

At the same time, she reached out toward him in search.

However, her warm fingertips accidentally touched his slightly cool lips.

Those soft fingertips were like igniting a spark.

Sheng Mingsi's breath caught, and the darkness in his eyes deepened.

He quickly reached out, caught her hand, and pulled away.

His breath became erratic.

"I'm here."

Jiang Chenchen said, "Brother Ah si, is it your heartbeat pounding?"

In the absolutely quiet space, the rapidly beating heart sounded particularly clear.

Sheng Mingsi took a deep breath, tensing every nerve. He closed his eyes to calm down.

When he raised his eyes again, the suppressed depth in his gaze was replaced by a clear restraint.

"I heard that seeing the brightest star at a glance can make your heart beat faster. Look outside. Do you see the brightest and most dazzling star that catches your eye?"

He shifted the topic.

Jiang Chenchen turned her gaze outside, looking at the bright starry sky.

"It seems like every one of them is exceptionally bright. Brother Ah si, which one did you see? The brightest and most dazzling star?"

She asked while leaning against the window.

Her voice held confusion.

The star that could make his heart beat faster must be exceptionally different.

Sheng Mingsi coughed lightly, calming down his emotions. Looking outside, it seemed that taking the time to appreciate the starry sky was such a pleasant and wonderful thing.

Did his father see the same night sky before he passed away?

His voice became low and hoarse. "Look over there, it's that one, the star closest to us."

Jiang Chenchen's eyes suddenly brightened, and her heart beat a little faster.

Was this the magic of the brightest star?

"Brother Ah si, is it true that you feel your heart beating faster?"

Sheng Mingsi's gaze deepened, and his thoughts sank.

She was talking about stars, but he was talking about her.

Different.

"I heard that making a wish on a star will be heard. Why not give it a try?" Sheng Mingsi whispered in her ear, wanting to comfort this girl who made him feel different in the world.

Jiang Chenchen closed her eyes and said slowly, "I want to be a family with Brother Ah si forever."

This small voice, making a wish, sounded infinitely moving in this quiet high altitude.

Yet, it also felt infinitely poignant.

It was family, but not quite that kind of family.

Sheng Mingsi never expected he would feel so conflicted.

But none of it mattered. At this moment, it was perfect.

After Jiang Chenchen made her wish, she asked him, "What's your wish?"

"Me?"

He never made any wishes.

"Brother Ah si, your birthday this year was too bad. You didn't even make a wish while blowing out the candles. How about using the entire starry sky as bright candles now? Make a wish, okay?"

Sheng Mingsi never expected to hear such a romantic suggestion from her.

With the vast starry sky as witness, could wishes made under this night sky come true?

Can the wishes made under this starry sky come true?

He curled his lips.

Why not try being that naive child?

"Sure."

He closed his eyes, silent for a moment.

Jiang Chenchen didn't hear his wish. Sheng Mingsi said, "In my heart."

Above the night sky, who could fathom his thoughts?

Perhaps only the bright stars knew.

...

Back home, they were both very tired and retired to rest early.

But Jiang Chenchen tossed and turned in bed. What did Sheng Mingsi wish for? Why wasn't he willing to say it?

It seemed like he harbored many things in his heart.

But everyone had secrets in their hearts that they didn't want to share. After contemplating this, she calmed down and went to sleep.

The next morning, the video of Lu Su performing CPR on Jiang Chenchen went viral on the internet.

In less than a minute, the short video made it to the top of the trending list.

In the midst of Lu Su's fans' heartbroken cries, numerous onlookers expressed their amazement and excitement. The show had gone from a beautiful girl saving a hero to a hero saving a beauty in just two transitions.

"What an extraordinary CP!"

"Lu Jiang CP, you rock!"

"Darn it! Why did it cut off at the crucial moment! I want to see the handsome guy and the beauty kiss!"

"Is the world going crazy? Can you still ship a couple in such a life-and-death situation?"

"Damn, a little crooked. The figure of the ordinary girl is explosive. This conservative style has a retro beauty!"

Various comments flooded the video, but the video lasted only half an hour, disappearing from the top of the charts.

A related search term was nowhere to be found.

Netizens watching: ? Is this the power of capital? Such a big move!

...

Sheng Mingsi received this gossip early in the morning, courtesy of Ye Xi, a member of the Fourth Young Masters' group.

His originally good mood was instantly ruined.

Dark clouds gathered on his cold face.

The video was quickly deleted, and the person who posted it was found. Surprisingly, it was someone from the Love and Dating program production team, aiming to boost the show's popularity without any ethical boundaries.

He didn't handle this matter directly but left it to Gu Mingmei. "Don't let me see such practitioners again."

Gu Mingmei would definitely handle it.

He would not only be dismissed but also receive a lawyer's letter.

...

Jiang Chenchen never followed gossip news and was unaware of the online buzz.

She noticed Sheng Mingsi in the downstairs dining while going down for breakfast.

He was eating with his head down, but the oppressive, cold, and sharp aura surrounded him. He didn't seem to be enjoying his meal.

Jiang Chenchen walked over to him. "Mr. Sheng... Is breakfast not to your liking?"

She saw Aunt Hua still busy in the kitchen.

Sheng Mingsi glanced at her, his gaze deep. "Is your body okay?"

"Huh?"

"You fell into the water. Didn't you drown?"

Although Sheng Mingsi knew that she was fine afterward, even if there were artificial respiration, it was just to save a life, and there was nothing to be upset about.

But certain comments from the online "chosen couple" were screenshotted by Ye Xi, making him feel uneasy.

"Ah, that. I'm fine." Jiang Chenchen obviously knew nothing.

She sat down and reached for a steamed bun.

Nope!

The steamer was pulled away by him.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Chenchen: ? Does Mr. Sheng want to eat alone?!