Chapter 25 Between her and me, I have nothing to say!
Not far away, the Lin family mother and daughter were surrounded by a group of reporters, while a crowd of onlookers gathered around them, eager to see what would happen.
Pushing and shoving, it was quite a mess.
Lin Chengchou is nowhere to be seen right now; he probably left early because of some company business.
"Ms. Lin! What exactly is your relationship with President Xie?! Can you please give us a straight answer here?!"
"I heard that President Xie is already married. Although the couple has never appeared in public together, isn't it a bit too indecent for you to be so openly seen with a married man and be so intimate? Doesn't that show any respect for his wife?!"
Like a mother hen protecting her chicks, Liu Nianrou shielded the trembling Lin Zhixin in her arms and angrily rebuked the sharp-tongued reporter:
"Don't talk nonsense! My daughter and Mr. Xie have been friends for many years, it's a normal relationship between a man and a woman! Don't slander my daughter!"
"Relationships between men and women? And normal relationships are possible?"
Laughter erupted from the crowd.
Lin Zhixin blushed, her expressive eyes glistening with moisture, like a frightened fawn, pure and innocent.
Yin Meng clicked her tongue, "I really want to give this Lin a top acting award. She can act better than Kim Soo-hyun."
Jiang Shiyuan asked calmly, "How do you know she's acting?"
"She wasn't so vulnerable in front of you just now; she was quite arrogant. To be honest, her methods were pretty low-level. She was just pretending to be weak and helpless to gain sympathy, which is no different from a beggar."
Yin Meng recalled the faces of the Lin family of three just now and felt deeply indignant for her sister Shi Yuan. "I really don't understand what President Xie saw in her. Is this what they mean by 'the grass is always greener on the other side'?"
Jiang Shiyuan pursed her lips, “…”
Yin Meng realized she had spoken out of turn and quickly zipped her mouth up.
Suddenly, a black Bentley sped toward them.
"Mengmeng, be careful!" Jiang Shiyuan reacted quickly and pulled Yin Meng away.
The next second, the Bentley sped past them, stirring up a gust of cold wind.
"Damn it! Why are you driving so fast? Are you in such a hurry to be reborn?!" Yin Meng's face turned pale with fright. The usually gentle girl was now so angry that she started swearing.
Jiang Shiyuan's gaze followed the car, feeling that the license plate looked somewhat familiar.
Then she saw—
The crowd was forced to make way for the luxury car, and under everyone's watchful eyes, the Bentley came to a smooth stop in front of the Lin family mother and daughter.
The car door opened first, and a tall, handsome young man dressed in a suit stepped out hurriedly.
It was Han Xu!
"It's...it's Secretary Han?!" Yin Meng exclaimed in surprise.
A chill ran through Jiang Shiyuan's heart, spreading outwards.
Is there anything surprising about that?
Shouldn't she have guessed it sooner?
Han Xu respectfully opened the back door of the car, and Xie Jinghuai, tall and imposing, stepped out gracefully. A chilling aura emanated from him, and his powerful presence allowed him to control the chaotic situation without making a sound.
"Brother Jinghuai..." Lin Zhixin murmured, her red lips trembling slightly.
The man frowned and walked straight up to Lin Zhixin. His tall, icy figure stood like an invisible barrier, protecting his beloved from the storm of words and arguments.
"Mr. Xie, you've finally arrived!" Liu Nianrou was extremely excited and pushed her daughter into Xie Jinghuai's arms.
"Get in the car," Xie Jinghuai said in a low voice, gently putting his arm around Lin Zhixin's slender waist.
After putting the mother and daughter into the car and ensuring their safety, Xie Jinghuai's imposing gaze swept over the surrounding reporters, his voice cold and stern, leaving no room for argument:
"Regarding some of the rumors that were unfavorable to Ms. Lin, I would like to take this opportunity to clarify things for her. Ms. Lin is not the kind of woman described in your reports. We have been close friends for many years, and she has never interfered in my marriage."
If any media outlet or journalist questions our relationship or spreads rumors in the future, the Xie Group's legal department will fight them to the bitter end.
The crowd looked at each other in bewilderment, and remained completely silent.
The Xie Group's legal department is staffed with some of the best lawyers in the country. Every year, the Xie Group earns a small fortune just from lawsuits. Who can afford to mess with them?!
Inside the car, the Lin mother and daughter smiled at each other.
Just as Xie Jinghuai was about to get into the car, a reporter mustered up his courage and asked:
"Mr. Xie, are you really married?"
Xie Jinghuai paused, "Hmm."
How long have you been married?
Five years.
The crowd erupted in uproar!
"Is your wife the young and beautiful woman who clashed with Yang Jing, who was arrested, in the leaked internal video of the Xie Group yesterday?"
Xie Jinghuai's eyes were dark and silent, his handsome and aloof face devoid of emotion.
"My marital life is my personal privacy. I have no comment."
Jiang Shiyuan laughed self-deprecatingly.
They had been married for five years, and she had devoted herself to taking care of his life and family, and had also given birth to his children.
Five years of selfless dedication, only to receive this man's response—"No comment."
Just then, a man riding a motorcycle and wearing a black mask suddenly appeared out of nowhere, startling them!
Before Jiang Shiyuan could react, the man was already in front of her, and he swung his arm and threw something at her head!
"You filthy bitch! It's all because of you that my goddess was humiliated! You deserve to die a horrible death!"
In this day and age, even a dog has fans, let alone Lin Zhixin, who is quite good-looking and shines on the Internet as a tech genius.
After cursing viciously, the man quickly fled and disappeared without a trace.
"You bastard! Stop right there!"
Yin Meng was about to chase after her, but Jiang Shiyuan grabbed her and shook her head, "Forget it, we can't catch up anyway."
"Ah! Sister Shiyuan, your head is bleeding!"
Seeing blood seeping from her forehead, Yin Meng was so frightened that she stammered, "I'll call the police right away... no, no, no, I'll take you to the hospital right away!"
Perhaps it was because her voice was too loud, Xie Jinghuai, who was about to get into the car, subconsciously looked in their direction.
Jiang Shiyuan covered her forehead, looking utterly disheveled, a sight reflected in his deep, dark eyes.
However, his cold gaze lingered on her for only a moment before he lowered his eyes, bent down, and got into the car.
The Bentley sped away.
...
Night falls and the city lights come on.
Yin Meng stayed with Jiang Shiyuan at the hospital until the examination was completed and the wound was bandaged before returning home with a worried expression.
Although the sight of her bleeding was a bit frightening, thankfully the stone the man threw wasn't too big, and she only suffered minor cuts and didn't need stitches, which was a great relief.
After leaving the hospital, Jiang Shiyuan drove to the old house.
No matter what happens, she will never break her promise to her grandmother.
"Grandma, I'm sorry I'm late." Jiang Shiyuan placed the snacks on the coffee table, her smile as bright as the warm sun.
"A-Yuan, you're injured? What happened?" The old lady's heart skipped a beat when she saw the gauze on her forehead.
Jiang Shiyuan smiled dismissively, "I was cleaning at home and accidentally bumped into something. It's nothing."
She looked around, but neither Xie Jinghuai nor Tongtong were there.
"Jinghuai said he had something come up and couldn't come. Tongtong said she wasn't feeling well and couldn't come either." The old lady was clearly disappointed.
Jiang Shiyuan knew that Xie Jinghuai was definitely with Lin Zhixin at the moment, and might even stay overnight at her place tonight.
Well, there's really no need for them to meet again now.
"It's alright, Grandma. I'll eat with you and I'll cook for you."
The old house has servants and a chef, but the old lady still prefers to eat the dishes made by her Ah Yuan, which have the warmth of home and the feeling of everyday life.
Soon, four exquisite stir-fries were served.
Jiang Shiyuan knew that her grandmother disliked extravagance and waste, so she didn't do much.
"Delicious, delicious! My chefs can't even compare to half of what you have, Ah Yuan!" the old lady exclaimed as she ate, her appetite excellent.
Jiang Shiyuan added some food for the old lady, and said shyly with a smile, "Grandma, please don't flatter me. I'm not as good as you say."
Actually, she didn't know how to cook at all in her early years.
It was only after marrying Xie Jinghuai that she gradually learned to cook. Countless quiet nights in the Xie family home could be heard in the kitchen, where she would sit alone, learning to cook.
The old lady sighed indignantly and helplessly, "What a pity, that blind fool is so blind, he doesn't know how lucky he is."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shiyuan was at a loss for words, picking at the rice grains in her bowl with her chopsticks, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Just then, Xie Jinghuai suddenly strode into the restaurant.
"Grandma, I'm here."
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