“Shi Nianhuan, your performance last night was pretty good.” Jiang Chenyu looked at Shi Nianhuan and slowly spoke, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
Shi Nianhuan’s anger surged again because of a word from Jiang Chenyu.
She still kept her head lowered, expressionless and silent. Although she truly wanted to go up and slap this man.
“If you obediently listen to me from now on, I guarantee I’ll treat you very well.” Wearing the air of a savior, as if he had done something tremendously good, he continued speaking at length.
Shi Nianhuan bit her lower lip, forcing herself not to lose her temper.
“By the way, last night... you confessed your feelings to Lin Xiangyang?” Jiang Chenyu suddenly asked.
Shi Nianhuan instinctively raised her head and looked at Jiang Chenyu.
This time, she still failed to remain composed.
No matter how Jiang Chenyu insulted, teased, or provoked her, she could always appear indifferent and cold, as though those things had nothing to do with her.
However, all her self-control vanished when she heard the name “Lin Xiangyang.”
Shi Nianhuan could not help finding it ridiculous. She was just like a clown.
“How did you know?” she asked through gritted teeth, glaring fiercely at Jiang Chenyu.
Jiang Chenyu was still smug, smiling as brightly as a spring breeze, looking exactly like a dandy.
“Shi Nianhuan, I knew last night. Did you think Lin Xiangyang wouldn’t tell me?”
Shi Nianhuan’s mood finally collapsed completely upon hearing these words.
“Shi Nianhuan, do you have no self-awareness at all? Do you think Lin Xiangyang could like someone like you?”
He was deliberately provoking her.
Shi Nianhuan forcefully lowered her head, forcing herself to stare at her toes and forcing herself not to cry aloud.
“Shi Nianhuan, I advise you to stop indulging in foolish fantasies. Lin Xiangyang doesn’t like you now, and he never will.”
Although it was obvious that Shi Nianhuan was not in a good emotional state, Jiang Chenyu still wanted to continue.
When Lin Xiangyang told him last night, he had almost exploded.
He had waited for her in his room, but when the time came, she had not arrived.
After that, he could no longer conceal the anger in his heart.
He had to torment her thoroughly before he would be satisfied.
That was why he had been so angry last night and treated her that way.
When he woke up in the morning, all of Jiang Chenyu’s anger had vanished. Instead, he even felt somewhat happy.
He had come specifically to provoke her. Seeing how heartbroken she was made him a little happy.
“I heard Lin Xiangyang has another new girlfriend? Is she your classmate? Then I’ll definitely have him treat me to a meal one day. Hmm, you have to come too.”
Jiang Chenyu talked on his own, simply ignoring Shi Nianhuan’s feelings.
After Jiang Chenyu left, Shi Nianhuan slowly squatted down, hugging her knees as her heart felt both sour and pained.
What on earth was she supposed to do?
During the meal, Shi Nianhuan kept her head lowered, looking rather dispirited. A silk scarf was tied around her neck, making her look strange no matter how one looked at her.
Aunt Lin secretly glanced at her several times. Finally unable to hold back, she asked, “Nianhuan, are you feeling unwell today?”
Shi Nianhuan slowly raised her head. When she met Aunt Lin’s eyes, full of concern, her heart felt even more uncomfortable.
“I’m fine. I just have a slight cold.” She spoke lightly, then lowered her head again and wolfed down the rice in her bowl.
“Xiao Huan, you’re not a child anymore. It’s time to find a boyfriend and bring him home. Don’t put all your thoughts into studying. You’re already in college, so you should relax from time to time.” Uncle Jiang suddenly spoke.
Shi Nianhuan nearly choked on the rice in her bowl. She looked at Uncle Jiang in bewilderment, not knowing what to say.
“That’s right, that’s right, Nianhuan. I also think you should bring a boyfriend home.” Aunt Lin chimed in.
Shi Nianhuan smiled awkwardly, then nodded perfunctorily. “All right, all right. If I meet someone suitable, I’ll definitely bring him home.”
Only then did Aunt Lin smile with satisfaction.
Throughout it all, no one noticed how terrible Jiang Chenyu’s expression looked.
“Auntie, I still have class at noon, so I have to return to school.” After finishing her meal, Shi Nianhuan went upstairs to get her things, then smiled and said goodbye to Aunt Lin.
Aunt Lin grabbed her arm. “Why are you so anxious? Your Gege hasn’t gone to the company yet. Let him drop you off on his way.”
Shi Nianhuan’s expression stiffened.
She smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to show her resistance to Jiang Chenyu.
“Auntie, perhaps we should forget it. Gege is so busy with work, and going to our school would be out of his way. Let’s not trouble him. I’ll have the driver take me.” Shi Nianhuan phrased her refusal as tactfully as possible.
No one knew when Jiang Chenyu had suddenly appeared before them. He smiled calmly, making it completely impossible to tell what kind of little devil lived in his heart.
“It’s fine. I’m not busy today. I can still drop you off since it’s on the way.”
Shi Nianhuan looked up and met the amused gaze of Jiang Chenyu.
“All right.” Helpless, she could only compromise.
Until they left, Jiang Chenyu and she continued to play the false roles of a harmonious brother and sister.
Once in the car, Shi Nianhuan was expressionless, feeling as disgusting as if she had swallowed a fly.
Jiang Chenyu was not incapable of seeing her resistance and disdain toward him. However, when he thought that from now on this Woman would be firmly held in his palm, he was still extremely excited.
“Don’t block my number. If I can’t reach you when I call, you’re finished.” Jiang Chenyu suddenly spoke.
Shi Nianhuan turned her head and glanced at him without speaking.
“Also, your school is too far from where I live. I’ll find you a house outside.” Jiang Chenyu seemed not to care about her attitude and continued speaking on his own.
Shi Nianhuan looked at him with anger and shock. The meaning behind his words could not have been clearer. Living outside meant it would be more convenient for them to do that sort of thing, didn’t it?
“I like living in the dormitory. I’m not going anywhere.” Shi Nianhuan slowly spoke, her attitude resolute.
Jiang Chenyu turned his head and looked at her seriously. Then the corners of his lips lifted, and he actually laughed.
“Your preferences are unimportant. My decision is what matters.”
He spoke on his own, giving Shi Nianhuan no chance to refuse.
“Why should I? I refuse.” Shi Nianhuan was gritting her teeth.
Jiang Chenyu was not anxious at all. With a smile playing at the corners of his lips, he slowly said, “I told you, you’d better obediently listen to me. Otherwise, you should know the consequences.”