Chapter 84 Us.

He Ziyan scoffed, "What are you thinking?"

"Ding." The elevator has arrived at the first floor.

Stepping out of the elevator, Jiang Luo said, "I still feel that this matter is not that simple."

As she spoke, she unconsciously turned to face He Ziyan, and the two walked forward, getting closer and closer.

He Ziyan glanced at the shortened distance, slightly curled his lips, and asked, feigning nonchalance, "What do you mean by that?"

"I met Lin Shuang at noon, and she already seemed restless, as if something was wrong. Gao Ming's short essay wasn't posted until the evening. Could Lin Shuang have been prescient?"

"Did Gao Ming contact her beforehand?" He Ziyan subtly moved closer to Jiang Luo.

"Since Gao Ming has evidence to expose Lin Shuang, why did she contact her beforehand? What was her motive?" Jiang Luo frowned, stroking her chin thoughtfully. "To get money?"

“No.” He Ziyan said decisively, “The Gao family’s assets are five times that of the Lin family. Lin Shuang has separated from the Lin family and is operating SL independently. The money she can earn is limited, and it is negligible for Gao Ming. Gao Ming has no reason to extort Lin Shuang.”

“Yes,” Jiang Luo clapped her hands, “Look, this doesn’t make sense.”

Seeing Jiang Luo walk to the side and create some distance, He Ziyan immediately moved closer, "What do you think?"

"Gao Ming must have had a purpose in doing this. Even if Lin Shuang is that kind of..."

"What?" He Ziyan asked, puzzled.

Jiang Luo pursed her lips and snorted, "So silly~"

She just couldn't bring herself to say it.

She simply didn't want to admit that Lin Shuang had actually done such a thing.

He Ziyan: "..."

Jiang Luo continued, "Even if Lin Shuang did make a mistake, Gao Ming said it was something from the past, which means they've moved on. Gao Ming bringing it up again is just for revenge, to embarrass Lin Shuang. So why now? Is it really just because she saw the Still Love slogan? That's impossible. The day Ji Bei booked the Century Building's giant screen, Lin Shuang was trending on social media, it was a huge sensation, Gao Ming couldn't have missed it. When Lin Shuang was at her most triumphant, Gao Ming didn't step in to ruin her glory, so why now?"

Jiang Luo had a head full of question marks.

“The most crucial thing is,” she gestured with her index finger, “it takes two to tango. Who is the man? Why is there no mention of him? Why is the blame only being directed at Lin Shuang? This is too strange. Besides, there are so many marketing accounts, yet not one of them has managed to find out who the man is? That’s impossible. Those marketing accounts are incredibly powerful; they can even dig up your ancestral history! The man’s information must have been suppressed, and it’s being handled by a professional team!”

The streetlights shone dimly, and when they fell upon Jiang Luo's eyes, they sparkled.

His analysis was very logical and his voice was full of indignation.

Even if Lin Shuang was at fault, shouldn't everyone who made a mistake be punished together? Why is it only her?

Moreover, Jiang Luo always had a vague feeling that Lin Shuang wouldn't do such a thing.

Even if it was done, there must have been a reason.

For example... she started dating the man without his knowledge?

Yes! That must be it, Lin Shuang must have been deceived by the man!

However, given Lin Shuang's current state, it's impossible for her to discuss these things with her. Jiang Luo had no way to verify this.

“This man might be an artist,” Jiang Luo boldly guessed. “If he were just an ordinary rich kid, it would be difficult for him to have such timely and professional public relations. In any case, we need to find out the truth and then help Lin Shuang resolve this matter properly.”

us.

He Ziyan appreciated the use of "we".

“The proper handling you want is based on Lin Shuang doing…” Under Jiang Luo’s fierce glare, He Ziyan changed his words, “There are unspeakable secrets behind Lin Shuang’s past.” He reminded her.

What's clearly presented to everyone is the experience itself, and what people focus on is only how sensational it was. But who cares about the underlying causes of that experience, besides friends?

Jiang Luo waved her arm, "There must be some unspeakable reason!"

The tone was taken for granted.

Every word carries an indelible trust.

He Ziyan withdrew his gaze from Jiang Luo's face and looked ahead. "You trust her that much?"

They walked side by side, slowly along the community path.

With her face slightly lowered, Jiang Luo was not as assertive as she had been when she was analyzing the situation. Her voice softened and became tinged with tenderness. "Of course, she is my friend."

With her hands behind her back, she gently kicked at the pebbles on the ground.

“Frostfall CP,” He Ziyan suddenly said.

Jiang Luo looked up and met those eyes that held a smile.

She was surprised: "You watch those things online too?"

“Of course.” He Ziyan slowed his pace and looked into the distance. “I also know… Yama.”

puff.

Isn't that their couple name?

So he even knew that!

Oh right, he's actually a young man two years younger than her.

I always mistakenly thought he was an old man because of his calm and composed nature.

Hearing the person involved say it, Jiang Luo's face flushed.

That's so embarrassing.

He opened his mouth several times, but could not utter a single word.

The words I had prepared for the joke were stuck in my throat.

She remained silent, waiting for what would happen next.

There was no wind, and the coolness that should have filled the air was nowhere to be found; only a trace of heat lingered everywhere.

The neighborhood was extremely quiet, with only a few cars passing by occasionally. There were hardly any people around, and you could faintly hear noises coming from outside the wall in the distance, but they were too far away to be heard, leaving only faint echoes.

"Luo Luo." He Ziyan finally spoke, albeit slowly, after walking for an unknown amount of time. "I..."

As soon as the word "I" was uttered, Jiang Luo's heart jumped into her throat.

What about me?

In that instant, countless fragments flashed through her mind.

Intimate contact on the cruise ship.

The dazzling fireworks on the island.

The Ferris wheel at night.

"Luo Luo, let's go on a date."

"Luo Luo, just be yourself."

"Luo Luo, I'm right here. You won't have to run away anymore."

"Luo Luo..."

...

Memories flooded back, and Jiang Luo stared at He Ziyan, her breath catching in her throat.

Is he... going to confess his feelings?

However, she...she still didn't understand what was going on with the account "I am Yan Zihe".

However, she had promised Brother Lin that she would keep her distance from He Ziyan.

But now is not the right time to fall in love.

"No!" came the refusal that burst from his throat.

Both of them were stunned.

Jiang Luo stepped forward, looked up at him, raised her chin, and said seriously, "Not now."

The two faces were less than ten centimeters apart.

In the dim light, her lips looked as if they were covered with a thin layer of icing sugar, exuding a sweet and tempting aroma.

With great effort, He Ziyan managed to calm his wandering thoughts, his brows furrowing slightly, a moment of confusion on his face.

Luo Luo, I think our CP name is pretty cool.

The words that were not yet finished were choked back; the blunt rejection was like a cold sword gleaming with a chilling light.

So, what does "no" mean?

If it doesn't work now, will it work later?

Looking down, Jiang Luo murmured again, "Not yet."

Disappointment, mixed with a hint of resentment.

"Luo Luo," He Ziyan called softly.

Jiang Luo didn't look up at him. She turned around and then raised her face, striding forward. "Let's go."

He Ziyan followed.

Gazing at the figure ahead, he smiled and said: Luo Luo's startled appearance was just like a little kitten.