Chapter 233 Chaochao, don't you believe me?

At midnight, just as Zhu Jinzhao was about to go to sleep, Shi Jing suddenly knocked on her door.

"Come in." She sat up on the bed and pulled the blanket over herself.

"Chao Chao." Shi Jing opened the door and came in, sitting down next to her on the bed.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Jinzhao asked him, looking at him with an obedient expression.

He handed his phone to Zhu Jinzhao, showing her a WeChat video someone had sent him: "Look what this is?"

"Hmm?" Zhu Jinchao frowned in confusion, took the phone, and opened the first video.

The video was only seven seconds long and was blurry due to the distance and the darkness, but that didn't stop Zhu Jinzhao from recognizing the disheveled woman as Su Ying.

Su Ying, barefoot, chased after the man in front of her in a disheveled state. The man was tall and straight, his steps were swift, and it was clear from the momentum of his walk that he was angry.

"Is this man He Tingxuan?" Zhu Jinzhao asked.

Shi Jing: "Clever, he is He Tingxuan."

“Oh…” Zhu Jinzhao nodded.

After the first video finished playing, she immediately clicked on the next one.

The video is only five seconds long. In the video, Su Ying, having gone through something, collapses helplessly to the ground. He Tingxuan stands in front of her, looks down at her, says a few words, and then leaves resolutely.

Su Ying was left alone, collapsing to the ground in despair and crying.

"I've finished reading it." Zhu Jinzhao handed the phone back to Shi Jing.

"Shi Jing, did He Tingxuan break up with Su Ying?" Although the question was phrased as a question, Zhu Jinzhao's tone was one of certainty.

Shi Jing took her hand and nodded: "Yes, He Tingxuan broke up with her and even threw the engagement ring into the community pool."

“…It’s good that we broke up.” Zhu Jinzhao thought for a moment and said with some relief, “He Tingxuan is a pretty good person. He shouldn’t have been wronged by Su Ying.”

"Not bad?" This description struck Shi Jing as both novel and somewhat displeased. "You don't even know He Tingxuan, so how do you know he's not bad?"

"I'm just guessing," Zhu Jinzhao explained. "When He Tingxuan first met Su Ying, she was the daughter of a fishmonger. Compared to He Tingxuan's family background, Su Ying was far less well-off. But He Tingxuan never looked down on her and started pursuing her even before she debuted."

"She has been working hard in the entertainment industry for so many years, and He Tingxuan has always been there for her quietly, accompanying her from obscurity to stardom. He is busy with his business while taking care of Su Ying. This kind of protection is not something that just any man can do."

"Oh." Shi Jing pouted, her expression strange. "Just because of that, you think He Tingxuan is pretty good?"

“No,” Zhu Jinzhao said seriously, “it’s not just about that.”

Shi Jing crossed his arms, speaking in a somewhat sarcastic tone: "Hmm... what else is there?"

Zhu Jinzhao sensed his displeasure, but she ignored him and slowly said, word by word, "The entertainment industry is full of handsome men and beautiful women. After Su Ying entered the industry, she was dazzled by those glamorous male stars. Not only did she start to despise He Tingxuan, who had always been by her side, but she also cheated on her and had relationships with other men multiple times."

"Also in the entertainment industry, He Tingxuan didn't do that. There are so many beautiful female stars in the industry, but He Tingxuan only has eyes for Su Ying. He protects her, loves her, and is devoted to her wholeheartedly, never wavering in his sincerity. This deep affection and devotion is enough to show that he is a very good person."

"Moreover, Sister Yang also said that He Tingxuan has been with Su Ying all these years, constantly restraining and advising her, which is why she has been able to stay in the top position for so long. His awareness and consciousness further prove his good character."

Shi Jing secretly rolled her eyes: "If he's of good character, how come Su Ying turned out so badly under his guidance?"

Zhu Jinzhao: "Su Ying is already over twenty years old. Her personality and character have long been set in stone. It's harder than climbing to heaven to get her to change. Moreover, I think that Su Ying doesn't really approve of He Tingxuan from the bottom of her heart. She's just used to He Tingxuan cleaning up her messes, but she doesn't take his advice seriously."

"She probably didn't see He Tingxuan as her fiancé, but only as her free assistant."

“…Hmm.” Shi Jing raised an eyebrow, and the slight displeasure on his face instantly turned into appreciation.

"That's a good analysis." He tapped Zhu Jinzhao's nose, looked into her eyes, and said softly, "You can't persuade a damned ghost with kind words. If Su Yingshi looks down on He Tingxuan from the bottom of her heart, then He Tingxuan can talk himself hoarse and still not persuade her."

“Yes,” Zhu Jinchao agreed.

Shi Jing: "He Tingxuan is handsome, rich, and has a decent character. Many girls will like him even if he leaves Su Ying. I believe he will definitely meet a girl who respects him and truly loves him in the future."

Zhu Jinzhao: "Mm."

“Sigh…” Shi Jing suddenly sighed.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Jinzhao looked at him with concern.

He tilted his head and said with a happy expression, "He Tingxuan's luck is still a bit too bad, unlike me, who met the best girl in the world right away."

"Oh dear..." Zhu Jinzhao was embarrassed by his praise and quickly raised her hand to cover her face.

Shi Jing stretched out his long arm and pulled her into his arms, saying, "It's getting late, I'll put Chaochao to sleep."

"Mmm." Zhu Jinzhao buried her face in his chest and responded in a muffled voice.

He kicked off his slippers, quickly climbed into bed, and lay down. Before Zhu Jinzhao could react, he pulled the blanket over both of them.

"Sleep, Chaochao." He pulled Zhu Jinchao down, tucking her head into the pillow, then grabbed her shoulders to turn her over so she was facing him, pressing her firmly into his arms. He also lifted one leg to clamp Zhu Jinchao's feet tightly, leaving her no way to escape.

The entire set of movements was fluid and seamless, performed in one go.

"..." Zhu Jinzhao blinked, looking at Shi Jing's chin with some confusion, "Shi Jing, what are you doing?"

Shi Jing, with her eyes closed, said matter-of-factly, "I'm just trying to lull you to sleep."

Zhu Jinchao felt his burning body temperature, and her cheeks instantly turned red.

"You..." She raised a hand and placed it against Shi Jing's chest, barely creating some distance between them, "Is this how you lull someone to sleep?"

Shi Jing: "Yes."

Zhu Jinzhao: "But didn't you say this evening that I could sleep in your room and you could sleep in the guest room?"

Shi Jing: "Yes. But I'm trying to put you to sleep right now. I'll go back to the guest room once you're asleep."

"Really?" Zhu Jinzhao was inexplicably skeptical.

"Hmph," Shi Jing chuckled softly, and Zhu Jinzhao's chest trembled beneath his hand.

"Of course it's true. What, doesn't Chaochao believe me?"

Zhu Jinzhao licked her lips: "Not really..."

"No?" Shi Jing narrowed his eyes, a hint of danger in them. "Then what is it? Is Chaochao afraid I'll take this opportunity to do something?"