Ning Nanxue's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.
Mr. Li? Mr. Li from Huayun Group?
Why did Mr. Li send a text message to Jiang Tingchen? And judging by the way Jiang Tingchen was calling just now, it seemed to be related to the matter of Huayun Group.
With a hint of uneasiness and a hint of expectation, Ning Nanxue clicked on the text message.
The text message was very short, with only a few words, but it made Ning Nanxue feel like she was struck by lightning, and she froze in place instantly.
"Master, everything has been done according to your instructions."
Young master?
These two words, like a bolt of lightning, instantly struck Ning Nanxue's brain.
The vague guesses in her mind suddenly became extremely clear.
Young Master... Mr. Li calls Jiang Tingchen Young Master?
Thinking about the previous collaborations with Mr. Li of Huayun Group, each collaboration was incredibly smooth, and Huayun Group gave extraordinary support to Fu Group's projects.
Also, Jiang Tingchen seemed to have never taken the initiative to accompany him to any activities related to Huayun Group.
At this moment, all the clues are like pearls scattered on the ground, connected by an invisible thread.
It pointed to a fact that shocked Ning Nanxue to the point of disbelief.
Jiang Tingchen...he concealed his true identity.
Ning Nanxue's mind went blank and the phone in her hand almost slipped.
She raised her head and looked at Jiang Tingchen who was admiring the flowers not far away.
The sunlight shone on his profile, outlining his handsome features. With a gentle smile on his lips, he still looked so perfect, so... unreal.
She always thought she knew Jiang Tingchen very well, and that they were honest with each other and had no secrets.
But I didn't expect that he actually hid such an important identity.
Shock, doubt, bewilderment, all kinds of complex emotions surged into Ning Nanxue's heart, making her mood instantly turbulent.
She suppressed the shock and confusion in her heart and tried to appear normal.
He put the phone back where it belonged, took a deep breath, adjusted his expression, and then walked towards Jiang Tingchen as if nothing had happened.
"Tingchen, what are you looking at?" Ning Nanxue walked to his side and asked calmly, as if nothing had happened just now.
Jiang Tingchen turned around and saw Ning Nanxue walking towards him, still with a gentle smile on her face.
"Look at these flowers, they are beautiful." He pointed to the flowers blooming in front of him and said softly.
"Yes, very beautiful." Ning Nanxue followed his gaze, her eyes a little empty.
The flowers are beautiful, the sun is warm, everything is beautiful, but it all seems so unreal.
"Xue'er, let's go back." Jiang Tingchen took Ning Nanxue's hand and said softly, "Lunch time is almost here, let's go back and have lunch."
Ning Nanxue nodded and let him lead her towards the villa.
Back at the villa, Ning Nanxue pretended to be calm and had lunch with Jiang Tingchen. The table was still filled with exquisite dishes and a warm atmosphere.
Jiang Tingchen was still gentle and considerate. He kept picking food for her and asking about her taste. Ning Nanxue also tried hard to cooperate with him, occasionally responding with a faint smile on her face.
Ning Nanxue was eating lunch while thinking silently in her heart.
Why did Jiang Tingchen hide his identity? Are his feelings for her real? Or is it just an elaborate hoax?
Countless questions swirled in Ning Nanxue's mind, making her feel unprecedentedly confused and uneasy.
She looked at Jiang Tingchen who was sitting opposite her, looked at his gentle smile, and looked at his affectionate eyes.
Suddenly I felt that the person in front of me seemed a little strange.
After lunch, Jiang Tingchen suggested going to the hot spring pool in the villa to soak in the afternoon.
Ning Nanxue did not refuse. She needed some time to calm down and sort out her thoughts.
The hot spring pool was filled with mist, and warm water vapor filled the air. Ning Nanxue leaned against the edge of the pool, closed her eyes, and felt the temperature of the hot spring.
Jiang Tingchen sat beside her and gently held her hand.
"Xue'er, what's wrong? You don't look happy." He asked gently, with a hint of concern in his tone.
Ning Nanxue opened her eyes and looked at Jiang Tingchen with a complicated look. She opened her mouth, wanting to ask something, but didn't know how to start.
In the end, Ning Nanxue chose to remain silent.
She didn't want to destroy the peace in front of her, nor did she want Jiang Tingchen to notice that something was wrong with her. She needed more time to confirm her guess.
"Nothing, just a little tired." Ning Nanxue smiled faintly, her tone calm, "I'll just soak in the hot springs."
Jiang Tingchen didn't seem to doubt it and just nodded gently.
"Then take a good rest." He said softly, his tone gentle and considerate.
Ning Nanxue leaned against the edge of the pool and closed her eyes again.
Once the seeds of doubt are planted, they will take root, sprout, and eventually grow into towering trees.
Blocking the sunlight also makes people lose their way. Ning Nanxue knew that there seemed to be some cracks between her and Jiang Tingchen.
"Tingchen, Huayun Group's new project in the east of the city seems to be very large."
Ning Nanxue mentioned it seemingly casually, but her eyes were fixed on Jiang Tingchen's face, observing every subtle change in his expression.
Jiang Tingchen was holding the teapot when he heard this. He paused, looked up, and smiled gently: "Really? I'm not sure. I rarely ask about the affairs of Huayun Group."
His tone was natural and his expression was frank, as if he really knew nothing about the Huayun Group.
"Really?" Ning Nanxue's voice rose slightly, with a hint of subtle temptation. "I thought you were very familiar with Mr. Li from Huayun Group. I saw that you two had a very good chat at the last charity dinner."
Jiang Tingchen poured the tea and handed Ning Nanxue a cup before he slowly spoke, "In the business world, anyone can have a good conversation with anyone else. It's just some polite talk. Mr. Li is famous for his smooth dealings."
His explanation was logical and reasonable, and there was nothing wrong with it.
Ning Nanxue took the teacup, gently stroking the rim with her fingertips, and said nonchalantly, "Yes, in a large enterprise like Huayun Group, the interpersonal relationships must be very complicated. By the way, you said before that your family business has cooperation with Huayun Group?"
Jiang Tingchen nodded, his tone gentle: "Well, there are some collaborations, but they are all small projects, not worth mentioning. The family affairs are all taken care of by the elders, and I rarely participate."
"Oh, I see." Ning Nanxue responded softly, but doubts arose in her heart.
Jiang Tingchen's answer seemed perfect, but it always gave her a feeling that he was deliberately avoiding it.
Especially when he mentioned Huayun Group, the subtle emotion that flashed in his eyes made Ning Nanxue feel suspicious.
"Why are you suddenly asking about Huayun Group?" Jiang Tingchen put down the teapot and looked at her gently. "Is there a problem with the cooperation project of Huayun Group?"
Ning Nanxue shook her head and smiled, her tone relaxed: "No, I was just asking casually."
She cleverly changed the subject, not wanting Jiang Tingchen to notice her temptation.
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