Chapter 136: You Really Have a New Love
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Jin Nian was taken aback. Could this luxury car be the same express delivery that Lu An had mentioned? On one hand, it seemed unbelievable, but on the other hand, it had a certain ring of truth to it. After all, this kind of thing was indeed something that Lu An could do.
The news of the luxury car had caused quite a commotion online, and now a crowd had naturally gathered to witness the spectacle, taking out their phones to capture the moment.
Jin Nian’s phone buzzed again. It was the delivery person calling, probably with a question.
“h.e.l.lo, are you the one delivering the car?”
“Yes, Ma’am. How soon will you be here?”
“1 have something to attend to at the moment, so I can’t receive it. Please send it back.”
“Well…”
“Don’t worry, just take it back. I’ll explain on my end.”
Seeing Jin Nian’s determination, the delivery person didn’t press further. “Alright.”
As soon as the call ended, Jin Nian dialed Lu An’s number.
“Lu An!”
“What’s wrong?”
Jin Nian quickly glanced around, making sure no one was nearby, then whispered, “Is the express delivery you mentioned the same as this car?”
“Did you receive it?”
“I didn’t accept it. I asked the driver to send it back to you.”
There was a pause on the other end, followed by a light chuckle. “You don’t like it?”
Jin Nian explained, “1 appreciate your thoughtfulness, but this is too flashy. How will my colleagues view me in the office?”
In the current climate of uncertainty and criticism, Jin Nian felt like she was under scrutiny. She might even end up being photographed and her image circulated online. She couldn’t face others with such ostentation.
“Alright, 1’11 handle this matter later.”
Just then, a voice spoke up from behind, causing Jin Nian to turn around.
It was Jiang Qingchi.
Lu An also seemed to have caught wind of Jiang Qingchi’s presence and asked, “Who’s calling you?”
“No one.”
After hanging up, Jin Nian felt that Jiang Qingchi’s appearance was too abrupt, especially considering she was still on the phone. She didn’t want Lu An to misinterpret the situation, so she hastily ended the call.
On the other end of the line, Lu An was greeted by a busy tone, and his brow furrowed slightly.
Why did she end the call so abruptly? What was she trying to hide?
He didn’t know, but at that moment, suspicion began to creep into his mind, casting a shadow over his thoughts.
“Don’t go.”
Jiang Qingchi blocked Jin Nian’s path, standing at the doorway and preventing her from leaving.
Today, he intended to get to the bottom of things.
“What do you want?” Jin Nian looked at him cautiously.
Observing the unfamiliarity in Jin Nian’s eyes, Jiang Qingchi felt a pang of bitterness. He asked, “Are we not even capable of being friends now? Are you that afraid of me?”
“Yes, there’s no possibility between us,” Jin Nian replied firmly, without a hint of hesitation.
At this remark, Jiang Qingchi squinted slightly and took a sweeping look at Jin Nian.
Jin Nian was dressed casually today, wearing a loose top and, notably, a pair of black high heels. However, her eyes shone brightly like stars, something he had never witnessed when they were together.
It was as if a dusty pearl had been wiped clean, now radiant and luminous.
Though it hadn’t been long since they parted, why did she seem to have changed so significantly?
What had happened?
Seeing Jiang Qingchi silent for a prolonged moment, Jin Nian spoke again, “What exactly is your purpose in coming here today? Stop bothering me!”
Jiang Qingchi seemed to have been blocked. He was stunned for a moment, and it seemed that he couldn’t answer.
He was conflicted. Even though he knew that Jin Nian’s life wouldn’t be better without him, he still couldn’t bring himself to watch her suffer. Yet, why was she able to find someone new so quickly and immerse herself in their embrace?
Wasn’t this tantamount to betrayal?
A surge of anger welled up within him, a sensation he hadn’t experienced before.
“You think I’m pestering you?” Jiang Qingchi sneered, then changed the subject. “I came here today to inquire whether you have a new lover.”
“New lover? Not only do 1 have a new lover, but I’m also married!”
Jiang Qingchi’s eyes widened, his heart trembling. “You don’t have to resort to lying like this, Jin Nian. Once you tell me the truth, 1’11 stop bothering you.”
Before Jin Nian could respond, Jiang Qingchi’s thoughts shifted. “Fine then, if that’s the case, introduce him to me. 1 want to see who this person is.”
“Hmm?” Jin Nian chuckled at his antics. “Do we even have any relationship left? Why should 1 introduce him to you? Besides, he’s not someone you can meet just because you want to.”
“After all this time, have you learned how to lie? Is telling the truth really that difficult?” Jiang Qingchi was completely skeptical of Jin Nian’s words.
Jin Nian had no intention of wasting her breath explaining to him. She spoke calmly, “If that’s what you think, then so be it. Disappear from my sight now, or 1’11 report you to the police for hara.s.sment!”
Jin Nian didn’t give Jiang Qingchi any face at all. After she recognized him, she no longer had any feelings for Jiang Qingchi.
She didn’t know why she liked him in the first place..