The video was posted in a group chat among their close friends as soon as it was filmed. At the time, Sheng Chongnian was abroad and never got to know the details. However, the topic was interrupted several times and eventually ended there.
Who would have thought that as soon as Sheng Chongnian returned today, he would bring up this issue again and again, right in front of Jiang Siyan.
Zhao Linsheng felt his heart leap into his throat; he had never been so apprehensive, not even when facing his own father.
Jiang Siyan tapped the screen expressionlessly. Accompanied by bursts of laughter and teasing, the image gradually zoomed in. The person filming the video wasn't holding the phone very steadily, but the two figures riding horses and whipping their whips were exceptionally clear and dazzling in the blurry image.
The background audio from the phone said, "This girl's got some nerve, huh? Do you think Lin Sheng can handle her?"
"Putting aside Lin Sheng's looks, with his status alone, is there anyone he can't control?"
...
Jiang Siyan's eyes seemed shrouded in a thick fog; it was nothing more than some nonsensical ramblings, not worth taking seriously.
Jiang Siyan could also tell that the two people in the video, even the horses, kept a perfect distance from each other, indicating that Su Er was deliberately avoiding suspicion.
Just because the two are of similar age, simply appearing in the same frame perfectly embodies the phrase "a handsome man and a beautiful woman."
A video of horseback riding didn't seem to be enough to make Jiang Siyan angry, but for no reason, looking at the two figures on the screen made him feel extremely frustrated.
Jealous? Jiang Siyan pondered the word for a moment before quickly denying it.
This is his little one, but it's just... possessiveness at play.
Zhao Linsheng glanced at Jiang Siyan's face, clenched his fists, and timidly stepped forward to explain, "Brother Siyan, I just happened to run into Little Fairy at the horse farm that day, and they took pictures of me, which led to this misunderstanding."
Even if Sheng Chongnian was completely oblivious, he sensed something was wrong at this point and secretly gave Zhao Linsheng an inquiring look.
But Zhao Linsheng had no time to pay attention to him at the moment. He lowered his head and looked like a student who had done something wrong.
Even if these younger ones are arrogant outside, they all become like cats with their fur stroked when they're around Jiang Siyan.
Sheng Chongnian felt the oppressive atmosphere emanating from his side, and within a few seconds, he regretted his extra words countless times, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
In the end, Mo Qingshu stepped forward and smoothed things over with a smile, "It was when we were practicing horseback riding a few days ago, right? Xiao Er is really dedicated. Even in the sweltering heat, I've never seen her slack off. Duan Wenxi said this scene was important, so she stubbornly tackled the tough challenge of horseback archery. I've seen her a few times, and she's developed quite a few blisters on her hands."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Siyan finally looked away from the screen and slightly lifted his eyelids.
When Su Er called him, she would always talk nonstop, but mostly she would ask him in a soft voice if he was busy, or what interesting things had happened to her that day. Even if she said she was tired, she would still coax him to comfort her.
Su Er never mentioned to Mo Qingshu what he meant by "bleeding blisters."
Su Er always spoke softly and sweetly in front of him, to the point that he almost forgot how aloof and arrogant she was when they first met.
She held a discerning heart towards him, always thinking carefully before speaking, for fear of causing him any trouble.
He should be happy that she was so clever and sensible, but thinking of this, the annoyance in his chest did not lessen at all; on the contrary, it felt as if another huge rock had been pressed down on it.
Jiang Siyan remained silent, and Zhao Linsheng naturally assumed that he was still angry, unsure whether to stay or leave.
Having seen enough of the commotion, Ji Hong stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and came to his rescue, saying, "You've really grown up, Lin Sheng."
One sentence broke the long-standing silence.
Ji Hong gave him a push and gave him a quick wink. The two of them, having received the signal, made an excuse and disappeared into some unknown room.
Meng Zhaoqi coughed lightly, then chuckled smugly, "Old Jiang, you're not getting any younger, you wouldn't hold a grudge against a young punk, would you? I think your little fairy is very well-behaved, she's not going to do anything naughty..."
A sharp gaze swept over him, and Jiang Siyan laughed nonchalantly, "What age am I? You tell me."
Meng Zhaoqi was speechless for a moment after being confronted by his attitude. Lu Yunzhong laughed and said, "Old Meng, you just had to walk right into his line of fire. You deserve it!"
"Yunzhong, you haven't been transferred for long, and you've already learned to kick someone when they're down."
...
The people around me chatted amongst themselves, and the little incident from before seemed to be glossed over.
We've all grown up together and have a close friendship. Although we haven't gotten together in a while, the atmosphere was always quite lively, and we chatted non-stop.
Jiang Siyan would occasionally sip his wine and exchange a few words.
He fiddled with his phone between his fingers. Although Jiang Siyan was still sitting there, he was completely listless.
It was almost midnight, and the younger generation was still making a ruckus in the other courtyards and rooms, probably not stopping until the next morning.
Jiang Siyan glanced at his phone. It was getting late, but the usual punctual "goodnight" message hadn't arrived.
His slender fingers tapped lightly on the rim of the cup, each tap seemingly coinciding with the ticking of the second hand.
Su Er called at that moment.
The phone in my palm vibrated, the "buzzing" sound making my palm feel slightly numb.
Jiang Siyan squinted at the caller ID, but didn't answer immediately.
Time ticked by, and the numbers on the phone screen continued to jump, which was unusual for Su Er.
She has always been a very sensible person; if the phone doesn't ring a few times and she doesn't answer, she'll hang up first.
She can either wait for him to reply, or she can send him a message after a while to confirm that he is free before calling back.
Jiang Siyan hesitated for a moment, then answered the call and held the receiver to his ear.
Then came Su Er's sobbing voice.
Her voice was thick with sobs, and she spoke haltingly, making the listener's heart clench.
She said, "Jiang Siyan, can you come pick me up now... I'm scared..."
Her voice was very nasal, as if she had been crying for a long time, and she even had uncontrollable sobs and sighs while speaking.
Jiang Siyan frowned involuntarily. Wasn't he just excitedly telling him that he was going to see a friend that afternoon?
In the blink of an eye, how did she end up crying so heartbrokenly?
Not hearing Jiang Siyan's reply, Su Er rubbed her face against her knees, trying to wipe away her tears and suppress her sobs.
"Are you busy?" she asked herself, then added, "...I'll hang up now..."
"Where?" Jiang Siyan interrupted her, grabbed his cigarette case, and got up to leave.
"Where are you going?" Ji Hong asked from behind.
Jiang Siyan gestured for him to go home, and said hurriedly, "I've come to pick you up."
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