Chapter 29 The Strange Old Man



"Go back and rest."

After working all day, he has to get up early to go to work tomorrow. Xi Chenzhu is different from her who is idle. Jiang Wanyan wants him to rest more.

"No, I'll rest when I'm tired, don't worry."

Jiang Wanyan looked at Xi Chenzhu and vaguely guessed why Xi Chenzhu was like that.

Jiang Wanyan has been on the hot search list one after another, and many people want to take advantage of her. Her mood has also been affected. Xi Chenzhu wants to keep an eye on her.

Jiang Wanyan didn't refuse again, but just said: "Don't follow me in when I go for the interview."

"Okay." Xi Chenzhu agreed immediately.

Jiang Wanyan arrived at the place according to the address. The building was not very tall and looked like it was quite old.

This place is also a bit out of the way, and unlike many studios in the city center, this one looks like it will close down at any time.

Jiang Wanyan comforted herself that at least it was not a dangerous building and would not collapse suddenly.

A big part of the reason she agreed to the interview was the other party's tone, which was not flattering but had a hint of arrogance.

It is said that people who engage in art are somewhat arrogant. Jiang Wanyan agrees with this and thinks that it is harmless for talented people to be arrogant in their field.

This building is a bit old, there is no elevator, and the lights in the corridor flicker.

Jiang Wanyan reminded: "Be careful."

She thought about Xi Chenzhu's identity and realized that he had probably never been to a place like this. He was dressed in a suit and tie, which made him look out of place here.

"You should be careful too."

Jiang Wanyan would never have imagined that the glamorous Xi Chenzhu had once fought with gangsters for a bite of food.

When she reached the third floor, Jiang Wanyan tried hard to identify the house number.

The house numbers on many doors were blurred, and the corridors were quiet. I didn't see anyone along the way. I didn't know if they had gone to work or if no one lived there.

Jiang Wanyan was glad that Xi Chenzhu came with her. It looked eerie, as if they were here for an adventure.

Jiang Wanyan thought to herself that she had to be more vigilant in the future and not come here like this, it was too dangerous.

She always forgets that she is now the daughter-in-law of the Xi family and how many people are eyeing this piece of fat meat.

Although others didn't know that her marriage to Xi Chenzhu was a fake one, she was still Xi Chenzhu's nominal wife. If something happened, the Xi Group would be easily attacked, just like the unfounded smear campaign against the Xi Group on the Internet today.

Finally, they found the room the old man mentioned. Jiang Wanyan knocked on the door gently. The wooden door creaked, which made her teeth ache.

The door opened a crack, and an old man looked up at Jiang Wanyan, then looked at Xi Chenzhu behind Jiang Wanyan.

The old man snorted and said, "Why did you bring someone here? Are you worried that I might do something bad to you?"

Jiang Wanyan reached behind her and gently pushed Xi Chenzhu, "No, he just came here to accompany me."

The old man pushed the door open completely and invited them both in: "Come in, both of you."

The room was in a mess and there was no place to stay. Jiang Wanyan was in a dilemma. When she was looking for a place to stay, she saw a thick stack of papers filled with writing under the coffee table.

Jiang Wanyan couldn't see clearly, the old man blocked Jiang Wanyan's view, frowned and asked: "Why don't you come in? Are you disgusted?"

Jiang Wanyan said honestly: "It is dirty, but I don't mind it."

This is not her place. Everyone has a different lifestyle and she has no right to be dislikeful.

The old man was stunned for a moment, snorted and said, "Don't you dare despise it."

Jiang Wanyan asked bluntly, "Didn't you say you needed someone who could play the piano? I'm here now, so just test me directly."

This room didn't look like a place where a piano could be played, so Jiang Wanyan didn't want to go in.

The old man said: "I have seen your video, it is not bad."

Jiang Wanyan smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

The old man added, "I came here for no other reason than to see you first. Now that I've seen you, you can go back."

Jiang Wanyan was stunned. The old man called her over and then drove her away like he was playing with a monkey.

Jiang Wanyan was a little angry, but she never got angry at the old man. She comforted herself.

Never mind, just consider it as a walk.

Jiang Wanyan said to the old man, "How could you play tricks on me?"

She didn't really want the old man's answer, so she turned around and said to Xi Chenzhu, "Let's go, let's go back."

Before leaving, the old man coughed and said, "Mr. Xi, please don't talk nonsense."

Jiang Wanyan turned around and saw that the old man had already closed the door, leaving only an empty corridor.

Jiang Wanyan walked forward cautiously and asked curiously, "What did he mean? What did he mean by 'stop talking nonsense'? Do you know him?"

Xi Chenzhu smiled faintly, but did not answer Jiang Wanyan's question. He said vaguely, "Maybe I know him, maybe I don't. Let's go back."

Although Jiang Wanyan was surprised, she didn't take the old man's affairs to heart.

The old man was probably just naughty. He got her phone number from somewhere and started playing with her when he had nothing to do.

Jiang Wanyan took a shower and went to bed, but was woken up by the ringing phone in the middle of the night.

She woke up immediately and answered the phone.

"Come here quickly."

After saying this, he fell silent. No matter how Jiang Wanyan called out, the other party did not respond.

Jiang Wanyan frowned. The call was from the old man.

She quickly got out of bed and put on her clothes. Xi Chenzhu asked, "Are you going over?"

Jiang Wanyan was stunned and stopped taking off her pajamas. She was halfway through taking them off, but she didn't know whether to take them off or not.

Fortunately, her back was facing Xi Chenzhu, and she said awkwardly, "Don't look."

"No."

Jiang Wanyan believed that Xi Chenzhu would not peek, so she did not go to the bathroom and changed her clothes on the spot.

As she changed, she said, "I have to go check it out. He's home alone. It would be terrible if something happened to him."

Jiang Wanyan guessed that the old man might want to call an acquaintance, but because her call history was at the top, he called her.

The old man's voice was very soft and then suddenly stopped. Jiang Wanyan was worried that the old man was in trouble.

Xi Chenzhu sent Jiang Wanyan to find the old man. Jiang Wanyan did not refuse. She didn't care about so many things. Xi Chenzhu's way of sending her was faster than taking a taxi.

Soon they arrived at the old man's residence again. Jiang Wanyan ran to the third floor in two steps. Because she ran too fast, she went too far.

Fortunately, Xi Chenzhu held her back. Jiang Wanyan stopped panting, knocked on the door and shouted, "How are you? Can you hear me?"

There was no sound from inside, so Jiang Wanyan didn't care and kicked the door open.

The door looked shaky, and Jiang Wanyan's feet were still numb from the shock when she kicked it open. She jumped into the house on one foot.

The room was in a mess and Jiang Wanyan accidentally tripped.

Xi Chenzhu quickly grabbed her waist and said helplessly, "Wait outside. I'll go in and take a look."

Jiang Wanyan was worried about the old man's condition, so she stood at the door honestly to avoid causing trouble for Xi Chenzhu.

"Go in and take a look."

Xi Chenzhu was agile and came out in a short while.

The lights in the room were dim, but even so, Jiang Wanyan could still see that Chi Chenzhu had an ugly expression on his face.

"What's wrong? Is it serious?"

Jiang Wanyan took out her phone and prepared to call 120. Xi Chenzhu held her hand, shook his head and said, "He's fine."

Jiang Wanyan was puzzled, and then she saw the old man walking out of the bedroom.

Unharmed.

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