Jiang Cuo shook his head at the staff member, "Inform me ten minutes before the end of the event."
The staff member immediately agreed, nodded repeatedly, and left sensibly.
Since the fashion show had already started, the music inside the venue was loud, but it was extremely quiet outside. Jiang Cuo glanced at the already somewhat gloomy sky and rubbed the knuckle of his index finger with the pad of his thumb.
Jiang Cuo stared blankly at the sky, now covered by dark clouds, when she suddenly remembered that rainy night two years ago when she left. She was sitting on the plane, looking at Su Qianqian in the distance. Like a tiny black dot running across the sky, although she couldn't see Su Qianqian's expression clearly, she seemed to be able to sense the emotions Su Qianqian was expressing.
Su Qianqian hoped that the feeling of sorrow, helplessness, and yet boundless expectation she had left behind was what Su Qianqian wanted.
Jiang Cuo's expression remained unchanged, though his brows furrowed slightly, and he rubbed his index finger knuckle more frequently, as if a sense of irritation was rising within him.
It turns out that waiting is so long. When you want to see your beloved, every minute and every second is extremely agonizing. So Su Qianqian waited for her for two years. How did Su Qianqian endure the longing for her during those two years? Until the longing was diluted by time, slowly leaving only indifference, and when she saw her, all that remained was endless indifference.
Jiang Cuo's eyebrows furrowed more deeply, and he raised his hand to cover his stomach, a slight expression of pain appearing on his face.
Her stomach started hurting again. The doctor said that although her stomach problems were caused by long-term irregular eating habits, her psychological state had a greater impact.
A light drizzle began to fall from the sky. Autumn had already begun, and if the sun shone on the ground in the afternoon, one could feel a touch of warmth. But if the rain was heavy, a chilling atmosphere would seep into one's bones, making one feel cold.
Jiang Cuo didn't know how to calm himself down.
I felt my mind was filled with endless regret.
Cool raindrops fell on her cheeks.
Then drop by drop, the speed increased, the raindrops grew larger, thunder and lightning sounded, and the drizzle slowly turned into a downpour.
Jiang Cuo didn't use an umbrella; she stubbornly wanted to experience what it felt like for Su Qianqian to be soaked to the bone by the heavy rain on those two occasions.
Jiang Cuo felt very weak, her vision began to blur, she had a headache, and countless memories flashed through her mind.
His body swayed precariously, as if he would fall over at any moment.
Jiang Cuo mustered her willpower to stay upright. She was determined to wait for Su Qianqian to come out with dignity, and then let Su Qianqian see the most perfect and exquisite version of herself.
Jiang Cuo knew that Su Qianqian had initially been attracted to him because of his physical appearance, and she couldn't afford to lose her last trump card.
But why does my body suddenly feel so tired and heavy?
Jiang Cuo's soaking wet body fell forward, but surprisingly, instead of feeling the pain of falling to the ground, she landed in a familiar embrace.
It turns out that the staff member was quite sensible and didn't inform Jiang Cuo that the event was over ten minutes in advance.
Instead, ten minutes before the event ended, Su Qianqian was called out and asked to leave early. Su Qianqian was initially confused, but when she saw Jiang Cuo soaked to the bone in the rain as she went outside, she understood what the staff member meant.
Jiang Cuo's usual refined demeanor was completely gone. Her usually aloof phoenix eyes opened mistily, bloodshot and even the tip of her nose was flushed. Her thin lips trembled as if in shock.
“Su Su…”
Su Qianqian also opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say. Judging from how soaked Jiang Cuo was, he must have been standing there for a long time, at least two hours.
Su Qianqian was at a loss for words. Jiang Cuo was always so stubborn. He was stubborn when he left, and he was still stubborn after returning and doing this.
Like a child who had done something wrong, Jiang Cuo forced himself to stand up straight, trying not to get the rain on Su Qingqing. His reddened phoenix eyes were filled with helplessness as he nervously explained, "Su Su, I just wanted to stand here and wait for you. I didn't know it would rain. But when I thought about how Su Su had stood in the rain for me, I felt so ridiculous, repeatedly taking advantage of Su Su's love. I didn't mean to play the victim; I just wanted to know how Su Su felt when she was soaked in the rain."
Jiang Cuo's words were somewhat incoherent, as if Su Qianqian's appearance was too sudden and he hadn't thought of his lines.
Su Qianqian sighed and gave each other a way out, "Since President Jiang is here, it's fate. I just remembered that I owe President Jiang a meal. President Jiang is soaked in the rain, so it's not convenient for him to go to a restaurant. Why don't you come to my house first? I'll cook a meal for President Jiang myself, as a way of showing my sincerity."
Seeing that Su Qianqian was not annoyed with her and that her eyes were as amiable as ever, Jiang Cuo smiled wryly and nodded.
Yu Siyu opened an umbrella and handed it to Su Qianqian. Su Qianqian held the umbrella and saw Jiang Cuo staggering. She couldn't help but reach out to support Jiang Cuo. She saw that Jiang Cuo's face was abnormally red and subconsciously touched Jiang Cuo's face with the back of her hand.
"You have a fever?" Su Qianqian blinked her almond-shaped eyes, somewhat surprised.
Jiang Cuo shook his head. "I'm fine, Su Su, don't worry."
Since Jiang Cuo had said that, Su Qianqian didn't say anything more.
Yu Siyu drove Su Qianqian and Jiang Cuo back to Su Qianqian's villa.
Su Qianqian helped Jiang Cuo into the villa.
The housekeeper was somewhat surprised to see Jiang Cuo arrive.
Su Qianqian looked at the butler and instructed him, "Uncle Guan, please have the maid prepare hot water in my bathroom and bring me a set of clean clothes."
The butler nodded and immediately complied.
Upon arriving at the room, Jiang Cuo was clearly somewhat delirious.
Su Qianqian could feel the heat emanating from Jiang Cuo's body.
"Mr. Jiang, please take a hot shower first to get rid of the chill. When I come back, the maid will make you a bowl of ginger soup in case you catch a cold."
Jiang Cuo is now like a docile fox puppet, and Su Qianqian's words are orders to be carried out.
Jiang Cuo staggered and took her change of clothes to soak in hot water.
Su Qianqian sat in the room, tapping her head, feeling a little regretful. She should have brought Jiang Cuo to the guest room instead of her own.
Jiang Cuo washed up quickly, without even drying his hair. His bathrobe was a bit disheveled, and he didn't change into any new clothes before walking out barefoot. He immediately grabbed Su Qianqian's hand.
Jiang Cuo looked like a wronged fox at this moment. Her originally cool and aloof oval face was now red and puffed up, her cheeks were full of air, and her eyes were about to be filled with tears. "Su Su, don't like anyone else, okay? I'll tell you everything."
Su Qianqian never expected Jiang Cuo to pull such a move.
Su Qianqian pressed her hand against Jiang Cuo's face, but Jiang Cuo's face was frighteningly hot, clearly as if he had a fever.
Jiang Cuo looked utterly aggrieved and snuggled into Su Qianqian's arms.
Su Qianqian was originally sitting on the bed, but Jiang Cuo sat directly on her lap, causing Su Qianqian to lean back under his weight.
"Jiang Cuo...you..."
She had never realized before that Jiang Cuo liked to act cute and even act shamelessly.
Jiang Cuo pouted her rosy lips, as if accusing someone, "I'm not a good person at all. When I was little, other kids would call me an illegitimate child. Su Su doesn't like illegitimate children, so I have to hide my identity."
I don't want to go abroad. Jiu You said that if I don't go abroad, she'll find a way to make me drop out of school. I've written so many letters to Su Su, but I haven't received a reply. That old woman Jiu You said that love between people of unequal status can't last. Su Su is so rich, she'll abandon me one day. But I'm not an illegitimate child. My mother was murdered, and I want to get her father's child back. Su Su... I don't want to be in your arms, nor do I want to be behind you. I want to stand shoulder to shoulder with you.
Jiang Cuo's clear, cold phoenix eyes slowly welled up with tears, which clung to the corners of her eyes. "Su Su, please don't fall in love with someone else, okay? This will all be over soon. I can give Su Su anything that others can give her. I will never be so presumptuous again."
As Jiang Cuo spoke with a sob in her voice, she rubbed off her bathrobe.
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Chapter 82
Su Qianqian swallowed hard.
Looking at Jiang Cuo, who seemed to have no bones and was lying on her body, she silently pulled the bath towel up for Jiang Cuo.
“You don’t need to reopen your wounds in front of me. I don’t want to hurt you. I’ve already said that what happened two years ago is in the past and I’ve let it go. I hope you can do the same and let go of the past as soon as possible. Don’t dwell on the past.”
Su Qianqian's words were calm yet powerful.
Jiang Cuo pouted and frowned. She didn't want this outcome; she didn't want to be treated indifferently.
"Su Su just doesn't like me anymore. I know I went too far before, but I really want to make amends. I just hope Su Su doesn't push me away."
Su Qianqian paused for a moment. They say people speak the truth when they're drunk. Is Jiang Cuo perhaps delirious from a cold and fever and telling the truth now?
The original book did not introduce the background of Jiang Cuo, the female villain. Unexpectedly, after she transmigrated, Jiang Cuo actually self-destructed.
After Jiang Cuo returned to China, Su Qianqian had a vague feeling that his return was purposeful.
Moreover, after Jiang Cuo established his original aspiration, Yun Kong Film and Television was secretly making moves.
However, Cui Shu remained the same as always, as if there was an even bigger controlling person behind Yun Kong Films.
Moreover, Jiu Cuo also switched to Yun Kong Film and Television.
Jiang Cuo, Jiu Cuo...
The light in Su Qianqian's eyes suddenly flickered.
Why didn't she think of that before?
The diary that Su Lian gave her contained the names of four people.
Also included in the period are Jiu You and Jiang Yi.
Jiang Cuo never mentioned his parents, so she never connected Jiang Cuo with Jiang Yi.
Now it seems...
Jiang Cuo's eyes were red, and his once clear and cold phoenix eyes looked at Su Qianqian's almond eyes as if pleading, "Su Su, please, don't abandon me. I don't want anything, I just want you."
A deluge of kisses rained down, carrying Jiang Cuo's burning body temperature.
Su Qianqian finally managed to turn her head and pin down Jiang Cuo's chin.
"I just bought Song Yaxing a dress. I have no interest in Song Yaxing. I just want to recruit her into the company."
Jiang Cuo raised her head, her eyes somewhat dazed, as if she couldn't believe that Su Qianqian was actually explaining things to her.
Su Qianqian glanced uncomfortably to the other side, "Moreover, after getting to know Song Yaxing a few times, I found that Song Yaxing has a pretty good personality. Right now, the company is short of reliable artists, and even if we have resources, we don't know who to invest them in."
After hearing this, Jiang Cuo's lips, which had been slightly upturned, pursed up again. He then lowered his head to kiss her again.
Su Qianqian quickly increased her strength, "You've caught a cold, so just relax and don't ruin your health."
Jiang Cuo shook his head. "Su Su always praises other people's good personalities. What if Su Su falls for someone else?"
After hearing Jiang Cuo say this, Su Qianqian curled her lips and laughed, "What does my falling in love with someone else have to do with President Jiang? People say that couples who don't contact each other for a week are considered to have broken up. President Jiang has been gone for two years. If we count it as the two of us, haven't we broken up a thousand or eight hundred times?"
After listening to what Su Qianqian said, Jiang Cuo lay motionless, then lay on top of Su Qianqian, who was pushed onto the large bed behind her.
"Su Su is still angry, so I'll just suffocate myself to make her feel better."
Su Qianqian: "..."
"Has Mr. Jiang noticed that he's becoming increasingly unreasonable and childish?"
Jiang Cuo relaxed completely, saying, "People say that the squeaky wheel gets the grease."