Chapter 98 Lin Wan

Noticing Gao Ming's movements, the person who had been talking to her tactfully made an excuse to leave.

She remained where she was, waiting for Jiang Luo and the other person to arrive.

The route was straight, passing through the crowd, until I reached her.

Standing still, He Ziyan introduced himself first: "Miss Gao, I am He Ziyan..."

“I know,” Gao Ming interrupted him without any politeness.

She then looked at Jiang Luo, "You are the spokesperson for SL."

Jiang Luo nodded.

He Ziyan added: "Jiang Luo."

Jiang Luo thought to herself: There's no need to mention my name at a time like this. What if they put me on an assassination list?

Gao Ming scoffed, "Are you Lin Shuang's lobbyists?"

"Sort of," Jiang Luo said frankly, "but not entirely."

Gao Ming glanced at her coldly.

Feeling a chill run down her spine from their stares, Jiang Luo still managed a friendly smile: "We meant well, just wanted to remind you that Fu Jing is participating in a dating reality show."

Gao Ming remained unmoved.

Clearly, she knew.

Jiang Luo added, "Your Weibo posts don't mention Fu Jing at all, which shows you still have feelings for him..."

"What's it to you?" Gao Ming asked sharply.

Passersby cast curious glances at them.

Realizing this wasn't a good place to talk, Jiang Luo extended an invitation: "How about we go outside? It's not very convenient here."

Gao Ming didn't say a word, and turned to leave.

Jiang Luo instructed He Ziyan, "Find a place to stay, I'll go talk to her. It's easier for girls to communicate with each other."

He Ziyan: "Okay. Be careful."

Jiang Luo chuckled softly.

Please, this is a civilized society. What can she do to me?

Looking again, Gao Ming had already walked some distance, and Jiang Luo quickly followed.

The swimming pool is located outside the west door.

It's only March, but the pool is already filled with water; as you approach, a wave of dampness hits you.

Gao Ming stopped by the pool and turned to look at Jiang Luo.

The light from inside the room spilled onto the outside of the glass, with only a few dim rays falling at Gao Ming's feet.

Jiang Luo glanced at the moonlit pond but did not approach.

She can't swim, and if Gao Ming gets angry and pushes her into the pool, she'll be doomed.

Better safe than sorry.

He Ziyan is right, we should be careful.

"Can I... continue now?" Jiang Luo asked timidly, pursing her lips.

Gao Ming remained noncommittal.

No refusal means consent.

Jiang Luo gripped one of her arms and cautiously said, "Your essay didn't mention Fu Jing, only Lin Shuang, which means you have feelings for Fu Jing, and it's also possible... you two... are still together?"

The last sentence is pure nonsense; Jiang Luo is bluffing Gao Ming.

Jiang Luo stared at the person in front of her, carefully observing her reaction.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

...

Gao Ming didn't deny it!

No way. Are they really dating?

Surprise surged through Jiang Luo, but she tried her best to control herself and said again, "Fu Jing's participation in the dating reality show as a single person shows that he doesn't respect your relationship and has no respect for the audience."

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Gao Ming interrupted.

"What I meant to say was... Lin Shuang did make some mistakes, but..."

"But?" Gao Ming gave a forced smile. "What right do you have to say 'but'? I'm the one who got hurt. Don't I even have the right to seek justice?"

"Then why is it now?" Jiang Luo blurted out.

She didn't understand, and therefore, she couldn't help herself.

"Just because Fu Jing is on a dating reality show, you're going to expose Lin Shuang? That doesn't make sense."

The thought of Fu Jing being forgiven and protected despite making a mistake infuriated Jiang Luo. "Even though you didn't mention Fu Jing's name in your long post, you wanted to protect him. But you chose to write it while he was on a TV show, which is unreasonable. You should know that those marketing accounts and paparazzi will definitely dig it up. The overseas study circle is only so big, and many people already know about your situation..."

“I am the victim,” Gao Ming repeated. “I think you should find out what Lin Shuang did before you come to me.”

"That was a long time ago..."

"I'm talking about now!" Gao Ming roared.

The veins on his neck were visibly bulging, a shocking sight.

Jiang Luo fell silent.

She dared not provoke Gao Ming any further, fearing that she might suddenly lash out and hurt someone.

So, Gao Ming means... Lin Shuang and Fu Jing are still in contact?

Quickly regaining her composure, Gao Ming walked straight towards Jiang Luo. As she brushed past him, she stopped and said, "By the way, please tell He Ziyan for me that if he cares about his friends, he shouldn't just stand by and watch them fall into a fire pit."

Friend? What kind of friend?

Jiang Luo asked urgently, "What do you mean? Explain it clearly so I can relay it to you."

Gao Ming retorted, "Lin Shuang, you're eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot."

Ah... that friend refers to Ji Bei.

So... Gao Ming means... Lin Shuang has been in contact with Fu Jing recently.

Lin Shuang would definitely not contact Fu Jing on her own initiative. There was no particular reason; Jiang Luo simply trusted her unconditionally.

In a flash of inspiration, Jiang Luo realized that Fu Jing's nickname for her, "Goddess of the Century," might stem from his interest in Lin Shuang.

If Fu Jing contacted Lin Shuang on his own initiative, what would he want with her? Did he want to rekindle their old flame?

It's becoming increasingly confusing.

While Jiang Luo was lost in thought, Gao Ming had already left her behind and walked far away.

"I've found you."

Suddenly, a faint voice sounded from behind.

Turning around, I saw Lin Wan standing at the intersection of light and shadow.

Jiang Luo paused. "You wanted to see me...? Is there something you need?"

It's unclear how long Lin Wan stayed or how much of her conversation with Gao Ming she overheard.

Lin Wan smiled, looking even more like a delicate wooden doll.

Jiang Luo's heart tightened.

I'm a little nervous.

Compared to Gao Ming, the person in front of her seemed more like someone who would push her into the water.

Thinking about it, she moved closer to the door.

"Why are you here?" Lin Wan tilted her head to look at her, displaying the demeanor of a lively young girl.

Jiang Luo: That's so strange. Why does it sound so familiar?

They don't know each other at all; to be precise, this is their first time communicating.

"I... came with my friend. Congratulations, happy birthday!" Jiang Luo smiled.

It is said that one cannot hit a smiling face, so she tried her best to play the role of a happy person.

Lin Wan still had that scrutinizing look in her eyes. "Luo Luo, would you like to be the spokesperson for my brand?"

Luo Luo?

We're really not that close!

"I've already become the spokesperson for SL, so I can't be the spokesperson for you anymore." Jiang Luo refused bluntly, not as an excuse, but because it was the truth.

“It’s okay,” Lin Wan said with a smile, in a cute yet terrifying tone, “SL will go bankrupt soon, and after your contracts are terminated, you can come and endorse my brand.”

Jiang Luo: What a terrifying tone.

She was dumbfounded, wondering how she could politely slip away.

Lin Wan really doesn't seem like a normal person.

"I... I understand, I'm going now." Jiang Luo tried to escape.

Lin Wan asked again, "Are you and your sister friends?"