Everyone knew about Su Yan and Jiang Jingxing's breakup the next day.
The first person to spread the word was Su Yu, and then Jue Lao.
The former was intentional.
Seeing the ambiguous atmosphere between Jiang Jingxing and Si Nan, everyone asked Jue Lao out of curiosity, and Jue Lao directly told them about their breakup.
When Grandpa Jiang heard the news from someone else, his first reaction was disbelief.
Others may not know, but surely he knows what kind of person his grandson is? It would be strange if he could bear to break up with Su Yan.
After confirming the news by personally calling Mr. Jue, Mr. Jiang disregarded the late hour and immediately rushed to the hospital.
Upon arriving at the ward, he saw Si Nan and Jiang Jingxing being all lovey-dovey. Without any mercy, he kicked Si Nan out, slammed the door shut, and unleashed a furious tirade on Jiang Jingxing, his angry voice echoing throughout the corridor.
"What's wrong with you?!"
"You've mistaken a fish eye for a pearl! I think you're blind!"
"Betraying Su Yan is the most foolish decision you've ever made, Jiang Jingxing!"
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Si Nan, who was being pushed out the door, turned green upon hearing this.
She never expected that Old Master Jiang would dislike her so much!
The grandfather and grandson argued for nearly half an hour, but the old man couldn't stand it anymore and knocked on the door to interrupt them.
Old Master Jiang opened the door with a dark face and met Su Yan, who was standing beside Old Master Jue, looking at him with worried eyes. He felt a pang of guilt.
Grandpa Jiang immediately said, "Ayan, from now on you will be my own granddaughter. When you get married, I will give you a dowry. I hope you will not refuse me. Consider it Jiang family's way of making it up to you."
Su Yan was stunned, never expecting that Old Master Jiang could go to such lengths.
"No need, Grandpa Jiang." She refused without thinking, "Feelings are mutual. Jiang Jingxing owes me nothing and has not wronged me, so there is no question of making amends. You don't need to feel guilty. I will treat you as my own grandfather from now on."
Her understanding and forbearance made Old Master Jiang feel even more sorry for her, and he sighed, "You are a good girl, but our Jiang family is unfortunate."
He never imagined that Jiang Jingxing would be so disappointing.
Even though Su Yan didn't look down on him, he still pushed her away!
Old Master Jue interrupted, "Alright, let's just let this matter of the two children go. Let's not mention it again, so as not to spoil the mood or atmosphere."
Old Master Jiang was quite angry. He snorted coldly and said, "I'll leave Jiang Jingxing to you. I'll be going now."
After saying that, the old man leaned on his cane and strode away.
The old man walked very quickly, his back view looking weathered and lonely, as if he had aged several years in an instant.
Su Yan silently withdrew her gaze and said, "Master, I'm going back to my book."
Master Jue thought for a moment, "If you feel depressed, I'll give you a break. Go out and have some fun, and relax a bit."
She shook her head. "There are too many things to do every day. I also have to take a grade skipping exam when school starts. I dare not slack off."
If she doesn't work hard, her so-called talent won't be able to reach its full potential.
When you're busy, you don't have time to think about those sad things.
"Alright."
Su Yan made rapid progress. She had a good memory and memorized the human acupoint chart in one night, and she did it very fluently.
Old Master Jue felt that he could speed up her learning process so that she could pass his test sooner and leave the hospital as soon as possible.
"Get ready. I'll test you in a week. If you pass the bone palpation test, you can leave."
Su Yan's eyes widened. "So fast? Didn't you say it would take a month to learn?"
"Then you should work harder." Master Jue said harshly, "My expectation of you is at most half a month. I learned for 20 days back then. You must surpass me. My disciple must surpass his master."
This request wasn't because he was eager for quick success.
He said that because he believed Su Yan could do it.
Having spent so much time together, Elder Jue had a clear understanding of Su Yan's level and abilities, making teaching her effortless. He had truly struck gold by taking on this disciple.
Su Yan immediately felt immense pressure; how could she dare to refuse?
I could only obediently agree and then bury myself in my studies.
Jiang Jingxing, inside the ward, heard everything the master and apprentice said, and his hands gradually clenched into fists.
Jue Lao wanted Su Yan to leave this place and forget this relationship as soon as possible, which is why he made such high demands on her.
Although he was extremely reluctant, there was nothing he could do to stop it now.
"Alright," he murmured.
When Si Nan walked in, he saw Jiang's dejected appearance and said, "Commander Jiang, I think Miss Su has already begun to let go. Why torture yourself? Even if you can't be with her, you can still silently protect her."
She knew that no matter how she expressed her feelings, she could not change the person in Jiang Jingxing's heart.
So she could only think of other ways to make this man develop some feelings for her.
Any method is fine, as long as it makes him less resistant to her.
Si Nan had never experienced anything like this before.
From childhood to adulthood, no man has ever failed to be captivated by her beauty, or rather, resisted her advances.
With just a flick of her finger, countless outstanding men would flock to her.
She believed that her beauty, family background, and other qualities were no less than Su Yan's, and even better than Su Yan's.
The only man in front of her, for whom she, a woman of exceptional talent, was willing to humble herself, still showed no trace of her in his eyes.
This left Si Nan feeling extremely frustrated.
As for Jiang Jingxing's injuries, her intuition told her that this man would definitely recover.
Moreover, from the first time she met Jiang Jingxing, a strong emotion suddenly arose in her heart.
This man belongs to her; they are a match made in heaven.
As they got to know each other better, she became more and more fascinated and fond of him, as if she were bewitched. Si Nan had never felt such an impulsive possessiveness towards any other woman before.
"Silently protecting her?" Jiang Jingxing looked at her with a puzzled expression.
Si Nan patiently said, "If you don't want to hold her back, but you love her, then you can protect her silently in your own way without letting her know. That way, it won't affect her life."
Jiang Jingxing suddenly realized.
After a moment, he asked, puzzled, "Why did you give me this idea?"
"Because I like you." Si Nan sighed. "I know you won't like me, but I don't want to see you so sad. I'll be happy as long as you feel a little better."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingxing's face showed an unnatural expression, and he said, "You don't need to do this. I am not someone you can entrust your life to."
Si Nan smiled bitterly, "Commander Jiang, you may not accept my feelings, but you can't take away my right to like you."
Jiang Jingxing pursed his lips. "I'm sorry."
“I don’t blame you. Just like Miss Su said, feelings are mutual. You saved my life, so it’s only right that I do anything for you,” Si Nan said generously.
Jiang Jingxing frowned upon hearing this.
He really didn't want to hurt a second person.
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