AWB Chapter 169 Drawing a Clear Boundary
Chapter 169 Drawing a Clear Boundary
The footsteps behind her gradually faded away. Jiang Wan's thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she raised her eyes to look at Jiang Xu who was standing not far away.
The man was still staring coldly at the direction behind her, his jaw clenched, and the repressed emotion in his eyes became more intense.
Jiang Wan opened her lips, but didn't know where to start.
Jiang Xu saw her reaction, how could he not realize something.
He lowered his eyelashes slightly, and something shattered and hurt.
After a long while, he rolled his throat slightly and whispered, "Wanwan, let's talk."
*
After walking around the front hall and coming to the empty corridor, the two of them sat down face to face.
Jiang Xu's eyes fixed on her soft red lips, which were obviously becoming more and more beautiful. After a long silence, he asked in a hoarse voice, "Are you related to Ji Xingjing?"
If not, he certainly wouldn't let the matter end like this.
Even if the other party is Ji Xingjing.
But if there is, perhaps he has no position to do anything about it.
Jiang Wan's eyes were filled with complexity and he did not answer immediately.
She knew that Jiang Xu had already seen that she knew Ji Xingjing, and she could also hear the meaning of the man's words.
But no matter from which perspective, she couldn't say that she didn't know Ji Xingjing.
Meeting Ji Xingjing here today was indeed beyond her expectation, but she was the one who took the initiative to approach Ji Xingjing during her first private contact with him.
After that came the project promotion meeting of Junjian Capital.
Ji Xingjing gave her the invitation and she went. No matter what the man's purpose was, she took the bait voluntarily.
She also learned the key information about Meng Huainian's involvement in the South Line Project.
Of course, it was that promotion meeting that completely aroused Shao Ting's suspicion. Fortunately, when even she herself thought that she might have to leave Shaw, things took a turn for the better.
In addition to this, the most important thing is that the popularity value obviously increased to 35% because of Ji Xingjing.
Not only that, just when Ji Xingjing passed by her just now, maybe it was because of Ji Xingjing, or maybe it was because of Jiang Xu, in short, she once again received a reminder that her liking value had increased to 40%.
Everything she does is ultimately for the sake of likes.
For Jiang Wan, who had already died once, nothing was more important than surviving.
With such naked temptation right in front of her, Jiang Wan couldn't help but be tempted.
Looking back at her several contacts with Ji Xingjing, it might not be the result of her going with the flow.
And it was obvious from what Ji Xingjing said to her that the man knew some of her thoughts, so he told her that if there was a next time, he would not let her do whatever she wanted.
In fact, through a lot of information, Jiang Wan was basically certain that Ji Xingjing was the J in the live broadcast room as early as the night of the promotion meeting.
But the number of times J appeared in her live broadcast room was very few.
A man like Ji Xingjing, who even the rich and powerful can only look up to from afar and dare not get involved with, is it really because he has watched her live broadcasts a few times that he indulges her to this extent...
Reason told Jiang Wan that there must be something she didn't know.
However, whether it was Ji Xingjing or Shao Ting, due to their status, the more love points they could give her, it meant that she would most likely have to pay a greater price...
And in this process, there is no doubt that she will face many times when she has to make choices.
Such as now.
Jiang Wan already knew Jiang Xu's thoughts as early as the night he met Jiang's father and Jiang's mother.
Now that things have come to this, there is no need for her to hide anything from Jiang Xu.
Thinking of this, she pursed her lips and met Jiang Xu's deep gaze with hidden bitterness.
"I have nothing to do with Ji Xingjing."
This was a fact. Through those seemingly plausible words, she always had the illusion that Ji Xingjing was intentionally letting her do something, and once she had finished, he would slowly and methodically take her, the "prey", into his pocket.
But no matter what the man's real intention was, she really had no nominal relationship with Ji Xingjing now.
only……
After a pause, she whispered, "But I know him."
"I've met him a few times before tonight."
There was no more surprise in Jiang Xu's eyes, but his heart sank to the bottom of the sea. After a moment, he pulled the corner of his lips in self-mockery.
"Then I brought you to him myself."
Jiang Wan's thick eyelashes trembled slightly, and she was silent for a moment, then she heard him say, "Wan Wan, have you ever thought about how dangerous it is to be involved with Shao Ting and Ji Xingjing at the same time?"
He always speaks like this, no matter what he is commenting on, he is straightforward and concise.
He had come to the conclusion with extraordinary sharpness without even confirming anything with her.
Jiang Wan was slightly startled, and after a few seconds of silence, he whispered, "I know everything."
She looked at him and sighed softly.
"Brother Xu, I know how you feel about me."
Jiang Xu lowered his eyes, having a premonition of something.
Jiang Wan's voice became lower.
"I am especially grateful that you saved me and stayed with me for so long. I also know that no matter how busy you are, you will always take time out to watch my live broadcast."
"But the more this happens, the more I don't know how to respond to you."
"There are many things I can't explain clearly. The only thing I can tell you is that I'm really not as good as you think."
"Your efforts should be used on people who are more worthy and can give you the same response."
Jiang Xu never knew that such a soft and affectionate voice could say such hurtful words.
All attempts to get closer were in vain at this moment, and the dull pain in his heart gradually became more severe.
Jiang Wan's heartstrings tensed, and she lowered her head, unable to respond to his gaze.
But after an unknown amount of time, her hands, which she had unconsciously clenched together out of guilt, were lifted up by a big hand and then gently separated.
The man sat beside her, gently stroking the slightly red mark on her palm, and said in a low and hoarse voice: "Wanwan, are you completely drawing a line between you and me?"
Jiang Wan finally raised her eyes to look at him, her voice trembling: "I..."
"Any smart person should cut their losses in time as you said."
Jiang Xu looked at her slightly red eyes and pulled the corners of his lips helplessly.
"But in front of you, I don't want to be a smart person."
"I don't mean much to you, but your eyes tell me that I at least do."
"This is enough."
"Whether it's worth it or not, it's all my own decision. You don't have to feel any psychological burden."
Jiang Wan's heart tightened when he heard this, but the man loosened his hand, took out his vibrating phone, paused, and whispered, "Let's go."
"They're looking for us."
Jiang Wan was silent for a while before nodding.
"Ah."
*
When I returned to the banquet hall, there seemed to be a few more people.
Jiang Wan followed Jiang Xu and vaguely noticed that the atmosphere seemed to have become a little quieter. The people present glanced at the inner hall from time to time in a very obscure way. It was obvious that some important person had arrived again.
Jiang Wan's brows furrowed slightly, and her heartbeat inexplicably quickened.
It wasn't until she reached the door that she knew the answer.
Everyone inside sat down.
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang sat together with a few strangers and talked about something.
But the focus of attention was basically on the men sitting around a mahogany round table in the center not far away.
Sitting next to Xu Mingshan was Ji Xingjing.
The man's long legs were crossed, his hands half resting on the seat, and he was leaning against the back of the seat in a rather lazy and leisurely manner. He was very pleasing to the eye, and there was no trace of the bastard who had pressed her in his arms and kissed her wantonly not long ago.
But when he caught a glimpse of the oppressive figure sitting alone opposite Xu Mingshan and Ji Xingjing, Jiang Wan had no intention of recalling what had just happened. Instead, his heart skipped a beat and he instinctively lowered his eyes.