Bian Yue sincerely answered, "You’re overthinking it. I don’t bla you. Choosing your own life is your freedom."
Zhuang Jie Ning’s eyes reddened, feeling aggrieved, she looked at Bian Yue, "When I first went abroad, I was upset and found it hard to adapt to the lifestyle there. By the ti I adjusted, a lot of ti had already passed. Bian Yue, it’s not that I didn’t want to contact you, I just didn’t know how to start."
Bian Yue could only seriously repeat herself to make her position clear.
"I really don’t bla you."
Zhuang Jie Ning smiled affectionately, "Really? Then, could you invite to visit the Shen Family Mansion?"
Bian Yue hadn’t expected to encounter Zhuang Jie Ning in the hospital, and even less so for the latter to act so familiar and insist on going ho with her.
"I haven’t even visited where you live now." Seeing that Bian Yue didn’t respond, Zhuang Jie Ning gently continued, "Bian Yue, I want to know about your life."
With such enthusiasm, Bian Yue, considering their past friendship, found it hard to refuse.
"Alright, but Jinci dislikes bustling scenes. You must leave before he returns ho."
"Of course," Zhuang Jie Ning said, "I won’t make things difficult for you."
The car left the parking lot and drove along the highway, both silent for a long while.
Bian Yue occasionally read news about Zhuang Jie Ning in the newspapers these past two years: a tycoon’s daughter devoted to charity, forsaking a life of luxury for animal protection.
It was truly touching.
Yet, Bian Yue pragmatically thought that such a life, to fully indulge in one’s desires, required not only a charitable heart but more so that she truly had no worries about material needs.
"I saw Shi An’an at the Li Family a few days ago," Zhuang Jie Ning suddenly said, catching Bian Yue’s attention.
Bian Yue said indifferently, "I’m not interested in her matters."
"Bian Yue, I’ve heard about it, this Shi An’an is really sothing, becoming the other woman and ruining your relationship with Shiheng! Don’t worry, I’ve already taught her a lesson for you, I doubt she’d dare to do anything to you again!"
At this point, Zhuang Jie Ning moved closer to Bian Yue.
She gently took Bian Yue’s hand in hers and said seriously, "From now on, here in Xiangjiang, no matter what you think, I will always consider you my best friend, Bian Yue, and I will always protect you from being bullied by others."
Zhuang Jie Ning and Bian Yue were of similar age, but in Bian Yue’s mory, Zhuang Jie Ning had always played the role of her protector.
She was originally a gentle and charming lady, only showing her capricious side when standing up for her.
Those good old days couldn’t be erased.
Bian Yue’s expression softened sowhat, she said softly, "You really didn’t need to do that. Using your status to teach Shi An’an a lesson is beneath you."
"For you, I’m willing to," Zhuang Jie Ning said, "Bian Yue, you don’t know how important a friend you are to ."
When the car stopped at the Shen Family Mansion, the rift between Bian Yue and Zhuang Jie Ning had slightly nded.
Zhuang Jie Ning, linking arms with Bian Yue, walked in the Shen Family Mansion and softly exclaid, "The design of this garden, it’s been thoughtfully done."
Bian Yue nodded, "I heard it used to be more classical before, Jinci’s father had it redesigned before he passed away, adding so European decorations."
Zhuang Jie Ning then slowly shifted her gaze away.
Both sat down in the hall.
The butler tily served tea, and Zhuang Jie Ning watched the leaves unfold in the water, the tea color clear.
She casually picked up the teacup, took a light sip, and looked at Bian Yue who was flipping through a magazine across her, "What are you reading?"
"Shi An’an can no longer continue in ’Shengshi Yan,’ so lately Anny and I have been looking for a new actress," Bian Yue paused, then added, "I’m acting as the producer from the investnt side."
"I know, I’ve heard that Mintang dia is now well-received in the industry, even soone outside the circle like has heard of it," Zhuang Jie Ning said with a smile: "Bian Yue, you are really amazing."
Bian Yue smiled, "You’re a Doctors Without Borders, nobler than ."
One is for making money, the other for a noble ideal, there’s indeed a difference in heights.
"You flatter ," Zhuang Jie Ning smiled and put down her cup, softly speaking, "By the way, have you and Mr. Shen taken wedding photos?"
Bian Yue closed the magazine, montarily lost in thought.
She looked down, gazing at the magazine cover, absently caressing it, "No, it’s too troubleso."
"Actually, it’s not troubleso, a once-in-a-lifeti wedding should be taken seriously."
Zhuang Jie Ning, with legs crossed, suggested, "I know several avant-garde photographers who have won many awards abroad, do you want to introduce them to you?"
Bian Yue wanted to refuse, but Zhuang Jie Ning had already pulled out information from her phone, starting to introduce them to Bian Yue.
Zhuang Jie Ning, indeed skilled in social interactions, spoke vividly and endlessly.
Initially, Bian Yue was just listening casually, but gradually, she beca more interested.
"This style is European, I think it’s outdated, I now like the new Chinese style, it’s very fashionable in the Mainland," Zhuang Jie Ning spoke as if reciting treasures.
Unconsciously, it was already evening.
From the entrance ca the butler’s voice, "Mr. Shen, the lady is catching up with a friend in the hall."
Only then did Bian Yue regain her focus, looking towards the direction of the voice.
Zhuang Jie Ning was also holding her breath in anticipation.
Shen Jinci.
This na, Zhuang Jie Ning had heard many tis.
But this was the first ti she could see him in person.
Accompanied by steady footsteps, a man in a black suit appeared before the two. His stature was well-proportioned, his classic suit impeccably tailored, exuding an aristocratic air.
Especially that face, flawless, indifferent and cold, suprely distinguished.
Especially those eyes, so cold, as if nothing in the world deserves his notice.
Zhuang Jie Ning foolishly thought, Bian Yue really has good fortune, to marry such a man standing at the pinnacle of all beings.
It wasn’t in vain that she tried every ans to stay today, just to see his face.
Truly worth the trip.
"This is my friend, Zhuang Jie Ning." Bian Yue casually introduced her to Shen Jinci, she got up and walked towards him, saying, "You ca back earlier today."
Zhuang Jie Ning quickly said, "Hello, Mr. Shen."
Shen Jinci just nodded, not even shifting his gaze.
The man’s gaze stayed on Bian Yue, as the initial ice seed to lt, easily revealing a tenderness, effortlessly showing favoritism.
He was very partial to Bian Yue.
"Thinking you might be bored alone at ho, I handled things early to co back and keep you company." Shen Jinci naturally pulled Bian Yue towards him, pausing his tone, raised his hand to adjust her hair, focused on her: "Would your friend like to join us for a al?"
Zhuang Jie Ning felt a surge of sourness, overwhelming, imrsed in her wretchedness.
Then, hearing Shen Jinci ntioning her, she quickly collected herself, stood up, and walked beside the couple, smiling gently, her deanor graceful and composed, "I’m indeed a bit hungry, whatever Mr. Shen and Bian Yue want to eat, I’ll arrange it."
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