Chapter 521: I am Really Going Bald Because of This
As soon as the medical experts gave their opinions, they came out with an action plan that could be implemented later in the afternoon. The medical experts really did their best in order to save that man’s life.
Later that afternoon, Jiang Yuning and the other volunteers sat down and had a meal together. As soon as she was done with her lunch, Lu Jingzhi beckoned for her to come to him.
Jiang Yuning wiped her mouth before she ran over to him immediately.
At this time, Lu Jingzhi placed his hand behind her waist as he led her towards the ward. “I want you to meet my friend because I am afraid that there will not be any chance for you to do so anymore in future.”
The man who was lying on the hospital bed had tubes all over his body and he was wearing an oxygen mask over his face. Jiang Yuning could not really see how he look like but she could see the countless ‘battle scars’ that he had on his body.
“I am sorry that the first time we meet is under such an awkward situation. However, I believe that we will definitely have the chance to meet again.” Jiang Yuning squeezed Lu Jingzhi’s hand gently as he continued hugging her. “Will they send him back to Luo City now?”
“There is nothing more that they can do for him here.”
“Then, there is still a chance to save him, Second Brother. The life of a soldier is very tenacious. He will definitely survive this ordeal as long as he has the will to live.”
At this time, Lu Jingzhi let go of her hand before he untied her volunteer uniform. “Let’s go. We should also head back to Luo City now to wait for news.”
Jiang Yuning nodded before she pushed Lu Jingzhi towards the front. “Second Brother, you should walk ahead of me. There are many people who recognized me just now. If someone photographs us together now, then there will definitely be a bloody storm again.”
Lu Jingzhi turned his head to look at her before he grabbed hold of her hand again. “But I want you to stand by my side.”
Jiang Yuning and Lu Jingzhi exchanged glanced with one another before she finally nodded, “Okay, Second Brother.”
Lu Jingzhi seldom showed his weak and fragile side in front of her.
Therefore, she knew that he was really afraid this time. Therefore, there was no need for them to be sensible at this time because all she had to do was to trust him and stay by his side.
The both of them walked out of the hospital, hand in hand. After walking down the steps, Lu Jingzhi protected Jiang Yuning as he walked her to the car.
In fact, the both of them walked very quickly and not many people saw the both of them.
After that, they had to endure another twelve-hour journey on the road.
…
At this time, Gu Hanwei’s fans were still trying to pick at Jiang Yuning from various different angles.
They picked on her intentionally and they also praised Gu Hanwei deliberately as they created rumors to show that Jiang Yuning was not worthy of their internationally renowned actor.
In fact, it was not easy for Jiang Yuning’s public relations team to deal with this issue because the netizens were always more convinced when the rumors involved romance or a love line.
Moreover, the passers-by and fans were generally more disgusted if they felt that she was trying to hide her love line or secret relationship.
Wasn’t Jiang Yuning too afraid to respond to the rumors?
This made the Ginger Candies feel very distressed.
[I just came back from school and I am still looking at the endless hate comments and insults on the internet. It has already been two whole days. Can everyone just leave Sister Yuning alone already?]
[Empress Jiang has already clearly stated that she is not in any relationship, nor is there any love line between her and anyone else unless she makes an official announcement about it. However, the netizens are still spreading rumors regardless of her clarification. Isn’t anyone afraid of retribution anymore?]
[Are Gu Hanwei’s fans blind? Both Empress Jiang and Guangying Media had already stepped up to clarify the situation but they are simply turning a blind eye to it.]
[In this era, can everyone be just a little kinder to women? Why must Jiang Yuning give an explanation to the public just because she refused to collaborate and work with Gu Hanwei?]
[I feel so hurt and upset about this matter. Sister Yuning spent more than four months in the crew, filming for her new drama and she has to face all these criticisms and insults immeidtaely after leaving the crew. It’s a rare occasion for her to finally take a few days off, but now, she can only sit at home and read all these negative comments on the internet.]
[Gu Hanwei should not be so childish and immature. If Empress Jiang refuses to work with you, then there must be something wrong with you! Why don’t you work on improving yourself then?]
[I wonder how Empress Jiang is doing since she must have spent the last few days cooped up at home. I feel so bad for her…]
[Why is it hurting so much? Why is my heart hurting so much?]
[I am really going bald because of this. Today is already the fifth wave!]
[I really hope that Empress Jiang will come out and explain the situation as soon as possible but on the other hand, I really do not understand why Empress Jiang has to give an explanation for anything when she clearly did nothing wrong at all!]
[Sister Yuning, please post a selfie to let us know that you are fine!]
At this time, Jiang Yuning was on the way back to Luo City. Therefore, a selfie was definitely impossible because she was not looking her best at this time.
Just as everyone was assuming that Jiang Yuning had spent the past two days hiding at home and crying…
Someone started posting some pictures of Jiang Yuning. There were pictures of her with the nurses and also some pictures that people had secretly taken of Jiang Yuning when she was busy doing volunteering work.
Moreover, the date was clearly printed on the pictures.
[So…Sister Yuning went to do some volunteering work on the mountain? I am really impressed…I wonder why I even got upset in the first place?]
[The whole world thought that she was unhappy and they were waiting to make fun of her situation. However, it seemed as though Empress Jiang was not bothered about anything at all.]
[Oh my god. Jiang Yuning is so slim and petite but she could actually carry such a big box on her own?]
[Jiang Yuning looks like a member of the neighborhood committee when she is wearing the red volunteer uniform. Hahaha…]
[Where is this place? I am also up on the mountain now. Do you think I will be lucky enough to run into Jiang Yuning today?]
[So…Gu Hanwei’s fans tried so hard to spread all these rumors and insults about Jiang Yuning but in the end, Jiang Yuning did not show any interest in the situation at all. Instead, she spent her time doing some volunteer work to help the people in need. She is really one of a kind.]
[I am fine as long as Sister Yuning is not affected about this matter. I am just afraid that Gu Hanwei’s fans will hurt her…]
[The Ginger Candies should continue protecting Sister Yuning!]
After that, the pictures of Jiang Yuning doing volunteer work made it to the hot search again.
Gu Hanwei’s fans tried so hard to spread rumors about her but in the end, Jiang Yuning was not affected at all and she even participated in volunteer work on the mountain.
[Did someone release these photos to deliberately divert attention?]
[Why do I feel as though Jiang Yuning is up to something again?]
The netizens and public always misunderstood everything.
At this time, someone actually replied the nurse’s account, and scolded Jiang Yuning for being a hypocrite.
The nurse quickly explained in an aggrieved manner, “What is wrong with you people? Do you really have to think the worst of others? Jiang Yuning participated in the volunteer activity even though we did not try to recruit her at all. Moreover, she participated in the volunteering work without exposing her own identity. In fact, we were the ones who recognized her and pointed out her identity by force. She even agreed to take pictures with us even though she probably knew that she would definitely be reprimanded for that. I really do not understand why everyone is always scolding such a gentle and affectionate person. What are you all trying to prove?”
“All of us are simple people living in the mountains and unlike the people from the city, our intentions are very clear and straightforward. We only say the truth and there are no twists and turns to our words. Therefore, do not try to brainwash the public when I am just trying to share some of the beautiful memories that we shared with Sister Yuning today. If I am causing trouble to Sister Yuning because I posted these pictures, then I will delete the pictures immediately.”
[It feels as though this is not an attempt by Jiang Yuning to resolve her public relations issue.]
[If Jiang Yuning as really putting on an act, she did not have to go all the way up to the mountain to do so. Therefore, I think that this is not an act.]
[I feel the same way too. I believe that Jiang Yuning is really just doing some volunteering work because she wants to do so.]
In short, this incident caused a lot of trouble for Jiang Yuning.
Jiang Yuning did not give any response at all because she was still on the way back to Luo City. However, even if she was already home, she would not have given any response at all.
She wanted to see how long Gu Hanwei’s fans could continue acting like this…
Moreover, she was planning for something else at the moment. She wanted to do something practical to help the military hospital that was hidden deep in the mountain.
Chapter 522: Still So Picky in the Middle of the Night?
After returning to Luo City, Lu Jingzhi instructed Secretary Ho to send Jiang Yuning back to the Royal Dragon Villa immediately.
At this juncture, Jiang Yuning knew that it would be very inconvenient for her to appear in public with Lu Jingzhi. Therefore, she agreed to go home immediately.
Vera kept calling Jiang Yuning and when her call finally got through, she knew that Jiang Yuning had already come down from the mountain.
“I will come and pick you up at nine o’clock in the morning tomorrow for your commercial shoot and interview for your newest endorsement,” Vera said in an indifferent and ruthless manner over the other end of the line.
“Are you trying to hold back something else that you want to say?”
The both of them had already worked together for so long. Therefore, Jiang Yuning could tell that Vera was holding her breath as she was trying to hold her anger in.
“Didn’t I tell you to be careful? Didn’t I tell you not to get caught on camera at all? Fortunately, no one photographed you and the second young master Lu together. If that happened, then things would definitely get more complicated. Let me tell you something. The netizens will definitely have something negative to say no matter what it is. If you really do not want to postpone the announcement of your marriage, then you better stop acting like this. You are really testing my patience!” Vera could not stop herself from losing her temper over the phone. “Don’t you know that Gu Hanwei’s team and fans are trying really hard to get to you?”
“Vera, calm down.”
“You want me to calm down? Do you know that Gu Hanwei is also trying to find out a lot of information about you? He has also been trying to contact you through various different platforms because he wants to apologize to you. I really do not know what else we can do anymore. So, can you please stop creating trouble for yourself?” Vera could not stop reprimanding Jiang Yuning. “I am telling you that Gu Hanwei is really trying very hard to force you to become the first female lead for the movie, <Desperate Line of Defense>.”
“Vera, you don’t have to worry too much. There is no need for you to make any changes to the work that you are planning to accept or arrange for me. There is no need for us to avoid anything. Vera, you understand my character very well. You know that I will not be awkward or feel embarrassed just because of something like that. Moreover, we are just waiting for the perfect opportunity to make an official announcement about my relationship with Second Brother,” Jiang Yuning replied in a serious manner. “You don’t have to be angry just because of Gu Hanwei and his team. You have already been an agent for so long. Shouldn’t you be desensitized towards this kind of situation already?”
“Hello, sister! I am also a human being. I have a lot of desires and emotions. Don’t I have the right to get angry when I meet any brain-dead and ridiculous people?” Vera replied angrily. After pausing for a short while, she finally said, “How is this any different from when you first started out again?”
“One year ago, the netizens would be criticizing and insulting me for things that are much worse than this. So, how can a love line hurt me in any way?” Jiang Yuning sneered as she replied in an indifferent manner.
“I am now certain that you are someone who had experienced much worse than this. Okay, since you are not affected by this matter at all, then I will not worry anymore. I will see you in the morning tomorrow. Let me ask you one last thing. How is the second young master Lu’s friend?”
“They are still trying to rescue him.”
“Alright then. You should try and comfort the second young master Lu as much as you can. Even though he always looks very cool, I think he will definitely be in a lot of pain.”
“Yes.” Jiang Yuning nodded.
No matter what it was, he was still human.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yuning gazed at her cell phone with a blank expression on her face. There was nothing that she could do even though she was worried.
After that, Jiang Yuning fell asleep on the sofa because she was already exhausted from the volunteer work and bumpy ride home.
When she finally woke up, she realized that the lights in the living room were turned on.
Lu Jingzhi was lying down on the sofa next to her as he hugged her tightly in his arms.
As soon as Jiang Yuning moved, the person beside her woke up immediately.
“Did I wake you up?”
“It’s okay. I was not in deep sleep anyway,” Lu Jingzhi hugged her as they sat up on the sofa.
“Then…”
“We managed to save him.” Lu Jingzhi knew what she wanted to ask so he took the initiative to explain the situation to her. “We almost lost him a few times. However, he finally came back when his ex-girlfriend showed up and said a few words to him.”
“That means they are still in love,” Jiang Yuning replied as she leaned against Lu Jingzhi’s warm and sturdy chest as she listened to his steady heartbeat. “Second Brother, you will not get hurt so badly, right?”
Lu Jingzhi was silent for a few seconds before he replied, “Almost…”
“What do you mean?”
Fortunately, he chose to enter politics in the end. Otherwise, the woman in his arms right now would really belong to someone else.
“It’s nothing. Don’t you have to work tomorrow? Why don’t you go back to bed now? I will bring you to see him when you are free to next day.”
Jiang Yuning lowered her head as she touched her stomach before she said, “Second Brother, I am hungry. I fell asleep earlier…and I am really very hungry now.”
“What do you feel like eating?” Lu Jingzhi asked as he rolled up his sleeves and entered the kitchen.
Jiang Yuning hurriedly followed behind as she said, “Can I make a request?”
Lu Jingzhi raised his brows as he turned around to look at her. “Are you still so picky in the middle of the night?”
“Hey! Don’t I have any human rights just because I can’t cook?”
In fact, this was a very strange fact about Jiang Yuning. She was a very intelligent and ingenious person but she could not cook at all. No matter how hard she tried, the food that she made would always taste different.
However, she had a very good appetite.
This was the reason why Vera always said that she was born to enjoy the life of a young mistress.
Jiang Yuning was not cut out to do any housework at all.
…
Early the next morning, Vera arrived at the Royal Dragon Villa to pick Jiang Yuning up to participate in her commercial shoot and interview for her newest endorsement.
After Jiang Yuning got into the car, Vera handed her cell phone over to her before she said, “Take a look at this.”
“What is this?” Jiang Yuning asked with a doubtful expression on her face as she took the cell phone from Vera. After scrolling through a few pages, Jiang Yuning suddenly asked, “Isn’t this Gu Hanwei’s social media profile? Why are you showing me this?”
“Take a good look at the content that he posted recently,” Vera replied in frustration as she rolled her eyes at Jiang Yuning. “He talked about apologizing, he talked about an expired train ticket, and he even talked about the movie <Not Meant to be Lovers>. Now, his fans are all claiming that he is talking about you!”
Jiang Yuning returned Vera’s cell phone to her as she replied helplessly, “Well, there is nothing that I can do if that is what they want to think.”
“But his fans are also taking the initiative to leave comments on your social media profile now!”
At this time, Jiang Yuning logged into her social media account and she saw that Gu Hanwei’s fans had indeed left quite a number of comments on her page.
It felt really familiar.
“I think that Gu Hanwei is just commemorating his ex-girlfriend. Things might not be as complicated as you make it out to be.”
“I really wish that his fans think the same way as you,” Vera yelled immediately. “I can’t believe the both of you are going to attend the charity dinner event together. I think that Gu Hanwei’s team and fans will definitely be up to no good on that day. You must have done something to him in your past life. I really do not know what to do anymore.”
“Also, do you remember the fan page that someone had created in support of the love line between the childhood sweethearts? Recently, someone started spreading rumors that the both of you have already broken up…”
Jiang Yuning: “…”
“Why? What did I do?”
“They feel that you are leaving too many things uncertain regarding your relationship with the film emperor, Gu Hanwei. Moreover, there are just too many doubtful points with regards to this matter. First of all, the fact that Gu Hanwei arranged for his assistant to visit you at your filming location. Secondly, the fact that you denied making any contact with the director and producer of <Desperate Line of Defense>. Lastly, the fact that you are simply allowing the situation to develop without taking any actions at all. In the past, you would never allow any rumors about a love line between you and someone else. However, this time…”
After listening to Vera’s words, Jiang Yuning reflected on herself. It seemed as though she had really made things very difficult for the fans of the love line with her childhood sweetheart. In fact, it was actually pretty incredible for them to last that long without any materials to support their beliefs at all.
Chapter 523: This Looks So Fake!
“I think that these fans only love me for such a brief period. How can they be demoralized so easily? Everything would be fine as long as they persevere all the way to the end. No…”
After that, Jiang Yuning switched to her second social media account before logging in to the fan page for the love line between the childhood sweethearts.
Jiang Yuning could not stop herself from feeling helpless after seeing all her fans crying and screaming. What could she do? She could not possibly say that the relationship between Lu Jingzhi and herself was real and that they were going to publicize their relationship soon, right?
After thinking about it, Jiang Yuning started typing frantically on her notepad.
The title of her post was ‘Pseudo-reality: I live next to the childhood sweethearts!’
After that, she started her passionate and creative writing. Her first sentence was, ‘Don’t ask me. I am just one of the rich people living in the Royal Dragon Villa’.
It has already been more than a year since someone moved into the Royal Dragon Villa. In fact, the both of them have always lived together and they were never apart.
If you look towards the beach at night, you could actually see the both of them going for a walk by the beach occasionally.
He loves her very much. He even prepared more than three cars at home, and he would always change the car license plate from time to time, just so she would be able to keep a low profile.
When she goes out to join the crew for her drama, the man will basically not come home at all. I guess…it is because he would miss her too much whenever he could not see her at home.
They have a very solid and loving relationship and it has always been that way ever since their childhood.
The date, February 19th is related to him.
The reason why she was doing volunteer work on the mountain was because of him.
That is everything I know. Please do not ask me to explain anything else. Just trust in me.
After typing those words, Jiang Yuning took a screenshot of the memo before she posted it on the fan page. Jiang Yuning also typed a few encouraging words as a caption to accompany her story because she knew that this was the culture.
Do not give up so easily, sisters! You should not give up on such an incredible love line, just like that!
It was not long before the fans saw the story that Jiang Yuning had posted, but unexpectedly, their reaction was very dull.
[Sister, you are so outdated! We already have so many different versions of story about our childhood sweethearts! Your material is nothing new to us.]
[I am no longer interested in all these stories anymore. The only way I will believe in this love line is if someone uploads a picture of them together. I must have really been influenced by all the Korean love lines…]
[Sister, even if you want to make up a story, it has to be more believable! You are just a neighbor. So, how would you know that they had already started their relationship ever since they were young? Moreover, how would you know that the date February 19th is related to Lu Jingzhi anyway?]
[This is not the first time that a fan had uploaded a story about the childhood sweethearts. I know that it is completely impossible. I think that it is time to wake up from this dream…]
[Honestly speaking, the only reason why I am supporting this love line is because the both of them are really good looking and rich. Hahaha…]
[This looks so fake!]
After reading all the comments, Jiang Yuning’s reaction was: “???”
Afterward, she scrolled through the fan page and when she read through some of the highest rated posts in the past, she realized that some of the fans had really created some masterpiece when they compiled their own stories. It was no wonder why the fans had a bigger appetite now.
They chose not to believe everything that they read now.
It was so hard to coax them.
“Hey, what are you doing?” Vera could not help but asked when she saw Jiang Yuning staring at her cell phone so attentively.
Jiang Yuning quickly put her cell phone away at this time. “Nothing.”
“Yuning, please behave yourself and stop making life so difficult for us, okay? All of us are already having a hard time as it is…”
In fact, Jiang Yuning was planning to upload a picture of Lu Jingzhi and herself but as soon as Vera gave her a warning, she logged off her social media account immediately. She did not want to do anything stupid.
After getting off the car, Jiang Yuning saw some of the Ginger Candies waiting for her in the carpark.
There were some girls who were in their twenties and they were holding a banner with some encouraging words written on it. “Empress Jiang, we believe in you. We will always believe in you!”
After reading the encouraging message, Jiang Yuning felt very relieved. Therefore, she blew a flying kiss in their direction before walking away.
She was no longer the same Jiang Yuning that she was one year ago. There were now people who believed in her and loved her for who she was.
…
As for the rest of the public, because of the misinterpretation regarding Gu Hanwei’s latest post, all of Gu Hanwei’s fans suddenly felt that their idol was in love with Jiang Yuning.
It seemed as though there was a hidden message within every sentence.
The fans were initially very resistant. How could a blacklisted artiste be worthy of their idol?
However, now that their idol seemed to be in despair, they decided to take a step back.
[Forget it. Brother Hanwei, if you really love her so much, then please go ahead and do what you want to. We will leave you alone. You can go after Jiang Yuning if you want to.]
[Although I feel that Jiang Yuning is really not worthy of my idol, at least, Jiang Yuning is very pretty. I hope that my brother will be very happy.]
[If Jiang Yuning dares to bully our idol, I will not let her off so easily! I will definitely teach her a lesson!]
[My favorite actor is finally in love again. So, why can’t we just accept Jiang Yuning?]
Gu Hanwei’s fans did not only leave their comments on Gu Hanwei’s social media account but they also left several comments on Jiang Yuning’s profile.
This caused a lot of dissatisfaction among the Ginger Candies.
[I have a very short temper and I really cannot stand this any longer! What generation are we living in now? Did Empress Jiang agree to date Gu Hanwei?]
[I don’t care. I am never going to support this love line!]
[Our Sister Yuning is really not worthy of your idol. So, please ask your idol to stay away from her!]
[Why are they still trying to stir up trouble? Do you really think that the Ginger Candies has no temper at all?]
[Please stop whatever you are doing. Go back to your fan page and do whatever you want to over there!]
Anyway, the Ginger Candies continued their battle against Gu Hanwei’s fans.
Neither side was willing to compromise.
As for Gu Hanwei, the reason why he posted on his social media account was really to commemorate his ex-girlfriend’s death as it was her death anniversary today. However, he was the only one who knew whether he had any other hidden intentions at all.
…
“We are already done with work today. You need to make a trip to the television station tomorrow to record a VCR for the Mid-Autumn Festival. You will also be required to attend an interview shortly after that. I will get the outline of the interview for you in advance and I will remove anything that you do not wish to answer in advance.” After the shoot, Vera followed behind Jiang Yuning as she gave her an update of her schedule. “Do you want to take this opportunity to clarify your relationship with the second young master Lu?”
“This is not a live broadcast. It will take more than one month before this program is broadcasted to the public,” Jiang Yuning replied as she frowned. She did not have any intention to do so. “Moreover, the most favorable evidence is in your hand right now. We don’t need to panic. All we need to do is wait for the perfect opportunity.”
“But I think that Gu Hanwei is really interested in you.”
“Have you been brainwashed too?” Jiang Yunind asked in surprise.
“It’s my intuition.”
Jiang Yuning glanced at Vera in disbelief. “He has not even seen me before…”
“Those millions of fans that you have also had not seen you before but they are all so madly in love with you…” Vera replied as she rolled her eyes at Jiang Yuning.
“I don’t want to know what you think. I know what I think,” Jiang Yuning interrupted Vera immediately. “So, are you trying to match make me?”
“No, no, no…I still want to live for a few more years at least. I just think that Gu Hanwei really likes you and he thinks very highly of you. I am afraid that he might come up with more ambiguous things because of that. If you do not believe me, you can just wait and see if I am right.”
“I am going home to complain to second brother tonight…”
Vera: “…”
“I am sorry. This is all my fault. I was wrong. I will always be a fan of the love line between the childhood sweethearts because the both of you are truly a match made in heaven. No one else can compare…”
Jiang Yuning sighed because she was feeling a little exhausted. “What do you think is going to happen at the charity dinner?”
“Nothing much…” Vera replied. “I am just certain that there will definitely be chaos…but let’s see what Gu Hanwei’s intentions are first before we start panicking.”
Chapter 524: It Has Been So Many Years Already
Why should they figure out what he intended to do?
How was that related to her?
After trying to understand this, Jiang Yuning squinted at Vera before she said, “Even if I choose not to make my relationship public during the charity dinner, I will also show what my true feelings are on that night. Vera, you have to understand that the reason why I am holding back now is not because of the public. I am not afraid that my career will be affected if I reveal my relationship status. However, since my relationship with Second Brother has always been so precious and pure, I do not want to compromise my relationship just because I want to suppress all those irrelevant rumors. I do not want our relationship to be affected simply because of the netizens.”
“I am not afraid. I just don’t like to do anything when I am forced to do so. I want to have the right to choose and make the decision on my own.”
After listening to Jiang Yuning’s words, Vera nodded. “I understand, Yuning. I know your character very well. You will never waste your time on anyone who is not worth it.”
“After the promotional activities for <Nameless Orphan>, I hope that the reporters and media will not be so mindless to continue spreading rumors all around. Otherwise, I will not hesitate to greet all of them with a letter from my lawyer.”
Jiang Yuning was very firm on this point.
“As for Gu Hanwei, there is no need to figure out what his attitude or intentions are. If he insists on doing things his way, then we will just retaliate and give him a slap in the face.”
“To be honest, I was not even angry earlier. I only got mad because it seemed as though you have been brainwashed too! How can I tolerate that? Do you really think that the man who had always been by my side is just air?”
“If Gu Hanwei is really a man, then he should come out and confess directly instead of posting all those ambiguous comments on the internet. It is just so annoying!”
“So, you also think that…those contents are related to you?” Vera asked as she glanced at Jiang Yuning.
At this time, Jiang Yuning glared at Vera with a sharp expression on her face.
“How can I ignore your intuition?”
Vera thought about it and she felt that she was not the only one with this intuition. In fact, anyone who read Gu Hanwei’s post would definitely feel the same way.
Wasn’t that the reason why Gu Hanwei’s fans were flocking over to Jiang Yuning’s profile page, begging her to take good care of their idol?
Take care? Why should Jiang Yuning look out for someone she had never met before?
Therefore, the current situation was really complicated.
It seemed as though Gu Hanwei was desperately trying to force a love line out of nowhere whereas Jiang Yuning was desperately trying to avoid it. The Ginger Candies knew very well that there was nothing going on between Jiang Yuning and Gu Hanwei. Therefore, they also felt that it was really annoying that Gu Hanwei’s fans were trying to force this love line to materialize.
During the next few days, Jiang Yuning was very busy shooting several commercials and attending several interviews. Since the materials had already been prepared in advance, the staff on set did not gossip much and Jiang Yuning was also very focused on her work so that she could wrap up her work as soon as possible. Since there was no updates or any new gossips regarding the love line, the media came up with several new materials to circulate online.
Jiang Yuning was pretending to be focused on her work because she was afraid that someone would ask her about her relationship with the film emperor.
Jiang Yuning: “???”
Well, there was nothing that the media could not come up with.
…
Two days later, after she was done recording the next issue of her variety program, the second young master Lu brought her to the hospital even though it was already late at night.
Since Jiang Yuning had a special identity, Lu Jingzhi made all the necessary arrangements in advance so that the identity of the little descendant would not be exposed. After getting rid of all the reporters and paparazzi, Lu Jingzhi brought her to a single ward.
“Leng Xiaohan. He is the man who had tubes all over him the other day. I want you to get to know him.”
As soon as he spoke, Lu Jingzhi pushed the door open.
At this time, Jiang Yuning thought that the man’s name sounded very domineering.
No, it was very cool.
After stepping through the door, Jiang Yuning saw the man lying on the bed. It was obvious that he was a soldier because of the way he was lying down.
Jiang Yuning suddenly thought about the Leng Xiaohan who had been critically ill just a few days ago. He had several tubes all around his body and his face was as white as paper the other day.
Now, it seemed as though this man had gotten much better. Even though he still looked very thin and fragile, his complexion was now pinkish and healthier than before.
“Xiaohan.”
“Principal Lu, you are here!” Leng Xiaohan replied as he sat up on the hospital bed. After that, he looked at Jiang Yuning who was standing beside Lu Jingzhi at this time.
After looking at them, Leng Xiaohan smiled before he replied, “Sister-in-law actually looks much better in real life than on television.”
Lu Jingzhi was very calm and composed as he usually was. Aside from Lu Jingzhi’s cleanliness and obsessive compulsive disorder, he could not tolerate the slightest panic and he needed everything to be properly planned and strategized. On the other hand, the man lying on the bed had a very strong and sharp aura surrounding him.
“Thank you. You also look so much more handsome without all those tubes all over your body.”
It was obvious that Leng Xiaohan had his own opinion about Jiang Yuning.
It was not simply because of her occupation.
Lu Jingzhi had already mentioned that Leng Xiaohan was a person that had known about Jiang Yuning’s relationship ever since a long time ago. Therefore, Leng Xiaohan had already heard about Jiang Yuning’s name many years ago. Leng Xiaohan felt that Jiang Yuning was not a smart girl because she could actually miss out on a man like Lu Jingzhi.
Now that Leng Xiaohan knew that the both of them were finally together, he would always hear about Jiang Yuning’s involvement in a scandal with another actor from all the various entertainment channels on television. What was this girl up to? She was already married to Lu Jingzhi but she was still getting into trouble with other men outside?
Jiang Yuning could feel Leng Xiaohan’s hostility towards her and she knew that he did not have a good impression of her.
However, she could already guess the reason why he felt this way.
After all, everything that should or should not be broadcasted were always broadcasted on television or circulated on the internet nowadays.
Therefore, Leng Xiaohan must be thinking why Lu Jingzhi had to be so infatuated with someone like her.
Of course, Jiang Yuning was not annoyed. Moreover, she could not possibly start explaining herself in an attempt to clear her own name because that would be even weirder for the both of them.
However, she would not give the other party the chance to look down on her.
Sure enough, after Jiang Yuning said that sentence, Leng Xiaohan did not say anything else even though he started frowning. After that, he turned his attention on Lu Jingzhi instead. “I heard about what happened the other day. I really did not expect to see you after so many years.”
“I thought that you are still my brother for a lifetime even if we haven’t seen each other for so many years,” Lu Jingzhi replied immediately. “However, somehow I feel as though I am not that important to you. I said so many encouraging words to you when I was by your side but it seems as though I cannot even be compared to her.”
Leng Xiaohan’s face was flushed red immediately.
Of course, Lu Jingzhi was protecting Jiang Yuning at this time.
Who asked him to look down on his wife in the first place? Who gave him the right to do that?
How could Leng Xiaohan talk about her this way when he pampered and loved her so much?
Jiang Yuning covered her mouth before she chuckled slightly. After that, she coughed again because she felt that it was a little inappropriate.
“It has already been so many years but you are still so protective over her,” Leng Xiaohan replied as he looked at Lu Jingzhi with an annoyed expression on his face. “If you have so much idle time, why don’t you deal with all that news and scandal instead…”
“Am I living for others or for myself?” Lu Jingzhi asked immediately. “You are not from the entertainment industry so please do not judge other people based on your own assumptions. She is my wife. I know her very well.”
Leng Xiaohan could only stare at Lu Jingzhi…
He did not have anything else to say.
The meaning in Lu Jingzhi’s eyes was self-evident.
He despised him!
Chapter 525: I Want to Make Our Relationship Public During the Charity Dinner
Jiang Yuning knew that the other party felt injustice for her second brother. Therefore, she did not feel uncomfortable at all.
Therefore, before they left the hospital ward, she said these two words to the other party, “Thank you.”
Thanks for what?
After graduating from university, Lu Jingzhi enlisted into the army without any hesitation at all. He was obviously trying to escape everything in his life. At that time, he must have already reached his limit. Jiang Yuning felt that it must have been very enlightening for Lu Jingzhi to have someone like Leng Xiaohan to accompany him and stay by his side during that time.
Leng Xiaohan’s existence made him less lonely.
That was the reason why Jiang Yuning wanted to thank him.
Leng Xiaohan paused for a moment and after a moment of silence, it seemed as though the three of them finally understood each other’s intentions.
“Moreover, I would suggest that you watch less of the entertainment channels. Everything that they are reporting are all fake. You should trust your heart and not your eyes or ears.”
At this time, Leng Xiaohan finally understood why Lu Jingzhi loved Jiang Yuning.
Even though he did not want to admit it, she was still the woman that his bro loved. Therefore, it was impossible for her to have a bad personality and character.
…
After visiting Leng Xiaohan, Jiang Yuning and Lu Jingzhi went home immediately. After entering the Royal Dragon Villa, Jiang Yuning suddenly made a suggestion, “Second Brother, why don’t we take a walk by the beach? It has already been a long time since we last did that.”
Lu Jingzhi ran his fingers through her hair before he smiled and nodded. “Anything you want.”
At this time, Lu Jingzhi dismissed his driver and Secretary Ho before the both of them walked along the beach hand-in-hand. Since it was already very late at night, there was no one else on the beach at this moment.
“Second Brother…” Jiang Yuning suddenly shouted.
“Yes?”
“Since you are the king of jealousy, don’t you mind the news or scandals at all?” Jiang Yuning suddenly asked. “Actually…isn’t it troublesome for you to explain the situation every time someone asks you about it? For instance…Third Uncle Lu, Sister Jingshu and even Grandpa…”
One of the waves suddenly hit them and their ankles were soaked in water at this time. Lu Jingzhi hugged Jiang Yuning in his arm before he replied, “I am the king of jealousy. So, do you think I wouldn’t mind it at all?”
“So, you mind it?”
“I just find it a pity that I did not venture into the entertainment industry or any business related to the entertainment circle at all. That is why I can’t protect you from whatever you are going through right now. But I have absolute trust in you.”
“You did not believe me when we first got together,” Jiang Yuning started complaining.
“Well, I admit that I was scared before I understood how you felt for me. You have such a strong personality and you are really unpredictable at times. Therefore, I didn’t know whether you will hate me or dislike me if I treated you in a certain way. It was only after I finally understood your feelings for me that I felt a little more relieved and secure because you gave me peace and security.”
“So…” After that, Lu Jingzhi stopped in his tracks as he turned around to face the little descendant. He held her by the shoulders before he said in a serious manner, “I can’t stop myself from feeling jealous because it eats me at times but I am not afraid because you always act faster than me. You are always looking for opportunities to assure and comfort me just so that you can give me a sense of security. That is the reason why I do not mind all that news or scandals because I know that none of it is true.”
“As for what others think about you, it does not matter to me at all because sooner or later, they will know you for who you really are.”
“I want to make our relationship known to the public during the charity dinner. Second Brother, do you have time to show up at the dinner?” Jiang Yuning suddenly asked.
“I might not have time to…”
“If that is the case…”
“But I can pick you up after the dinner,” Lu Jingzhi added when he saw the look of disappointment on Jiang Yuning’s face.
“You are teasing me.”
“Grandpa called me earlier to ask about our progress…”
“Then, can we still make our relationship public? Will he be so shocked that he will come back to Luo City immediately?” Jiang Yuning asked. At this time, she suddenly thought of her agreement with the old man. She had forgotten about it completely.
“I will settle this matter. Don’t worry about it, okay?” Lu Jingzhi replied as he laughed. “And…”
“And what?” Jiang Yuning asked as she was a little worried.
“I know about the agreement that you made with Grandpa.”
Jiang Yuning was taken aback and she was silent for a few seconds before she said, “So, you knew about it but you did not do anything when I was so poor? Ahh!”
“Didn’t I feed you often?” Lu Jingzhi replied as he smiled.
The couple would never be affected by the public because they cherished and loved each other too much…
After discussing the matter with Lu Jingzhi, Jiang Yuning quickly told Vera about it. As soon as Lu Jingzhi makes his appearance at the entrance of the charity dinner, rumors would start circulating online immediately. Therefore, Jiang Yuning wanted Vera to prepare an official press release statement in advance.
“Since you have already made your decision, then I will definitely support it.”
Fortunately for Jiang Yuning, thanks to Gu Pingsheng’s thoughtfulness, her contract did not restrict her or prevent her from entering a relationship or getting married.
Empress Jiang had always treated her fans the same way. She had always loved and cherished all of the Ginger Candies because she knew that they really loved and cared for her.
Since she would be making her relationship with Lu Jingzhi public soon, Jiang Yuning was also much happier at work recently.
Therefore, after being photographed by the media, they released more rumors about her once again.
Jiang Yuning’s relationship with Gu Hanwei is going smoothly, and that is the reason why she is so happy again.
Jiang Yuning: “???”
[The media is really incredible. There is nothing that they cannot come up with. Jiang Yuning and Gu Hanwei have never seen one another before. How can their relationship be progressing smoothly?]
[The picture below consists of the itinerary of both Jiang Yuning and Gu Hanwei for the past month. As a summary, I can state clearly that there is no relations or connections between the both of them at all!]
[Why is our Empress Jiang so unlucky lately? Why is everyone trying to matchmake her with that film emperor when she is clearly not into him at all? Is it really okay to create a hype like this?]
[I feel that Guangying Media should stop Empress Jiang from participating in the charity dinner event. I am afraid that Empress Jiang will be bullied again.]
[Exactly! When that time comes I am certain that rumors will fly all over the place again.]
[Please be kind to our idol, okay?]
The Ginger Candies were abused every day because all of these media and marketing accounts would spread and shared all these exaggerated rumors and news that almost sounded convincing. Besides that, there were also rumors that Jiang Yuning had already accepted the role of the first female lead in <Desperate Line of Defense> because the film emperor, Gu Hanwei had managed to coax her into it. Moreover, there were rumors that Jiang Yuning and Gu Hanwei were going to make their relationship known to the public soon.
The media was so convincing and the Ginger Candies almost believed that the rumors were true.
However, the Ginger Candies had full trust in Jiang Yuning.
If Jiang Yuning said she had nothing to do with Gu Hanwei, then she would not have any relationship with him at all.
However, some of the passers-by subconsciously felt that Jiang Yuning was not the kind of person who would just remain silent when she was seriously wronged. They knew that it was not easy to deal with public relations when it involved romance or a relationship. However, they were certain that Jiang Yuning was still holding back because she had a big move planned ahead.
[I don’t think that the film emperor, Gu Hanwei will be able to keep Jiang Yuning grounded anyway…he is still a thousand miles away from being capable of doing that…]
[Yes, that’s what I think too! How should I put it? Jiang Yuning is a very all-rounded and comprehensive artiste. She is proficient in almost everything. She can play the piano, chess, she is well-versed in calligraphy and painting. Moreover, Jiang Yuning has a very positive mindset and she would always be fighting for female equality and rights. Therefore, I think that it is completely impossible for Gu Hanwei to tie Jiang Yuning down so easily. I do not believe in any of the rumors that the media are spreading. Jiang Yuning’s character is as clear as it could be and there is no gray area here.]