"Do you remember? This was my 22nd birthday present to you. I was still pursuing you back then." He Mingxiao smiled, as if he had just thought of something. "You liked them the most."
Nan Xian stared at it blankly.
She has seven more years of memories than the current He Mingxiao. In those seven years, he gave her so many things, and she had long forgotten about these pink pearl earrings.
But just now, she suddenly remembered many things—
Her passionate relationship with He Mingxiao was actually very short-lived; they first met at a business dinner.
At that time, she became a sensation with her debut drama and was taken by Tan Wei to support the investors. All she had to do was be a pretty face, quietly eat a meal, and she could get tens of thousands of yuan and leave.
Unexpectedly, there was a rising star in the industry at the scene. The actress originally intended to play the lead role in Nan Xian's debut drama was the rising star. However, during the casting process, the director went to observe on a whim and discovered Nan Xian, who was auditioning for a minor role. He immediately recognized her talent and promoted her to the lead role, while the rising star became a villainous supporting character in the drama.
After the TV series aired, she became an instant hit, but the young actress was heavily criticized for her stiff acting and diva-like behavior. Her carefully cultivated public image plummeted, and she even harbored resentment towards Nan Xian, who "stole" her leading role.
Having met at the same dinner party, with so many business tycoons present, Xiao Hua certainly wouldn't miss the chance to embarrass Nan Xian.
She pretended to slip while handing him the juice, but someone blocked her way, and most of the orange juice that should have spilled on Nan Xian's dress ended up on He Mingxiao's suit jacket.
At that time, He Mingxiao was only twenty-five years old, but he was already the head of the He Group, a formidable rival in the eyes of men, and a golden bachelor in the hearts of women.
Such a person was not someone Xiaohua could afford to offend. She was immediately terrified and didn't care about anyone else. She quickly apologized repeatedly.
As for Nan Xian, she had already slipped away in the chaos.
The very next day, she received a gift from He Mingxiao: a one-of-a-kind haute couture gown.
She wore it to the red carpet, which once again sparked a trending topic.
For the next two years, they would occasionally meet in public. He Mingxiao always maintained gentlemanly manners, being approachable but not frivolous.
At a party, she was harassed by a big producer, and he stepped in to help her out. From then on, no one dared to offend her easily.
Nan Xian fell for him and accepted his sudden marriage proposal without hesitation.
The couple's wedding was a grand affair, attended by most of the business and entertainment circles, making her the most envied bride.
Then... came that contract.
Then came ten years of being slowly boiled like a frog in lukewarm water.
Her heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by a large hand. She snapped out of her reverie and slammed the lid shut.
"I'm going to the restroom."
The coolness of the flowing water calmed her aching heart. She looked at herself in the mirror for a long time, then slowly drew an X on her chest in the mirror.
No matter what, she must not let her heart waver again. She reminded herself once more.
Composing herself, she stepped out of the restroom.
I hadn't walked more than a few steps when I was suddenly called back.
She turned around, her eyes widening in surprise.
"elder brother?"
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