Chapter 4

This was the third sentence he said to her. Chen Die let out a quick "Oh" and swiftly jumped out of the car, stumbling a step.

Xia Ying playfully winked at her and said: "This is incredible, this slap in the face is the most satisfying I have seen in over twenty years."

However, the Chen family quickly found out who had taken their biological daughter away; it would have been better if it had been someone else, but it just had to be that madman

Chen Die squatted alone under the bus stop sign in front of the train station

Chen Die yawned, slowly sat up, and shuffled into the bathroom in his slippers

All the turning points in her life occurred on that day

Chen Die was wearing a school uniform with a knee-length skirt, and her calves were covered in many bites

The young man pulled her along until they reached the corner, where a shiny motorcycle was parked.

The smell of smoke was pungent, and Chen Die immediately frowned. Before he could even choke out a sound, he heard him say: "Are you coming with me?"

"It is not because of this," Chen Die chuckled lightly, "but because I no longer want to lose myself for him."

"Wen Liang." She repeated it over and over.

In the bustling metropolis with its incessant flow of traffic and winding elevated highways, the neon lights illuminate the entire night, bright as day, making it nearly impossible to see the stars.

However, after the turmoil of last night, the nightgown is all wrinkled, and there is a shocking stain of blood on the shoulder

As soon as the driver saw her come out, he approached to take her bag: "Ms. Wen has a meeting this morning and has already gone to the company with Assistant Zhu"

Chen Die's vision was constrained by the helmet as she raised her head to search for the young man

It is indeed Chen Shuyuan

Chen Die would likely never forget the scene of her first encounter with Wen Liang in this lifetime

Chen Die had never seen such a handsome young man in the small town where he originally lived

After walking for a while, a voice suddenly called out from behind: "Chairman Chen! That child has left!"

After a pause, perhaps fearing that she would be angry, he added, "I originally intended to accompany you to school, but the meeting schedule is very tight"

She reached out to scratch, then wrapped her arms around her knees again, lowering her gaze

She looked at herself in the mirror, wearing a silver-white silk camisole nightgown, with two delicate straps resting on her beautiful, slender shoulders

Chen Die frowned slightly, this was bitten by Wen Liang

Xia Ying hummed softly, nodded, and after a pause, asked: "What about you? If you want to be an actor, it seems better to be single, right? Are you secretly married to your big boss?"

Chen Die was at a loss, until the young man turned his head and said: "Aren't you getting out of the car?"

Then, after half an hour, the post was deleted by the original poster! Summer Cherry vividly recounted the entire saga of last night's events in the forum to her.

However, Chen Die is like a commodity, sold by her adoptive parents, and now a group of people behind her is deciding her fate

Xia Ying has been waiting for her at the entrance of the art museum

Chen Die followed behind him

Well

Outsiders only know that there is a girl by his side, but they are unaware that the girl is the daughter of the Chen family.

Chen Die was so exhausted from last night that he had completely put this matter out of his mind, and he hadn't even had the chance to send the half-composed message to Lu Chuan.

No, he still needs to go abroad to study

Chen Jialai called for someone, standing in front of the doorpost, while the young man tilted his head slightly towards Chen Die and said: "Are you asking her if she wants to go back"

"Do you see?" He laughed with a swagger, full of arrogance

The wealthy young princess looks down on others all day, yet she still cannot pursue her ideal man just like me

A thing belonging to a dog

Tell her that her adoptive parents are from the Yan Cheng Chen family, and that she was sent to the welfare institution due to a mix-up at the hospital, before being adopted to this small town

When I woke up again, there was no one beside me

Chen Die smiled, tilted her head back, and said nonchalantly: "After the graduation ceremony, I should break up with him."

Xia Ying raised her chin slightly, having memorized Lu Chuan's words: "Please do not spread rumors or gossip. Chen Die, the junior, is not that kind of girl. She was very serious and professional during the filming process, and she is very affectionate with her boyfriend. Therefore, please do not tarnish her reputation with such slander; it is unethical and infringes on her right to reputation"

Chen Die glanced back and saw the girl named Chen Shuyuan sitting on the ground crying, surrounded by a group of people trying to comfort her

After all, having raised them for 16 years, even if they are not biological children, a bond has long been established

Everyone knows that Chen Shuyuan and Chen Die are not on good terms. If she sees Lu Chuan's reply, she will definitely be furious, haha.

Before he could finish speaking, the smile on the young man's face suddenly vanished. He kicked over the flowerpot on the stone pedestal, erupting in an unexpected fit of anger, and coldly said: "If you have the guts, go ahead and try."

Chen Die later came to know his name

It is already the last month of my senior year, and there are no classes at school. Today, I went to school as a member of the cast and crew to participate in the screening of a promotional video

He is strikingly handsome, refined, and elegant, and more than half of the girls in the school are his fans

... ...

Xia Ying felt a bit emotional, recalling that when Chen Die first entered university in her freshman year, there were countless people confessing their feelings at the dormitory building because of that group writing "True Fire".

"By the way, have you and your boyfriend reconciled?" asked Xia Ying

A word emerged in Chen Die's mind: deity

Then, she withdrew her gaze and timidly took the first step towards the boy's back, and the following steps became smooth.

Chen Die turned over in her sleep without realizing when it happened, and at this moment, she was facing Wen Liang, seeing his enlarged face as soon as she opened her eyes

Lu Chuan has high demands for filming, which led to the completion exceeding the scheduled time. Consequently, he had no choice but to edit while shooting, and the public screening took place hurriedly the day after filming concluded

Accompanied by Chen Die's screams, she tightly closed her eyes and clutched the boy's clothes, trembling for a moment before finally opening her eyes

After reciting it, Xia Ying heavily patted her shoulder: "That was awesome! Everyone going to the celebration banquet knows that the post was made by Chen Shuyuan, and the person she has a crush on just slapped her in the face, r - e - l - a - x - !"

Chen Die had not heard this question for a long time, and unexpectedly felt a moment of daze.

Chen Die made a sound of acknowledgment and got into the car

The two of them were sprinting through the block, the wind sweeping across their faces and brushing past their ears. Chen Die could not run any longer, yet he was still being pulled forward by him

No one can persuade him; when he gets serious, he becomes reckless.

The young man glanced at her and said, "Are you out of your mind?"

"Miss, when shall I pick you up?" the driver asked

She recalled the message that Chen Die had sent her when he returned to Yancheng yesterday, at the time she thought it was just a casual joke

... ...

The young man clearly showed no interest in her, his gaze shifting to the riverbank. After finishing that one cigarette, he casually asked, "Did you not bring any luggage with you?"

Chen Die was taken aback and let out a frustrated "Ah": "I left it at the station"

Is it because of the desire to enter the entertainment industry? Xia Ying asked softly

More often than not, Wen Liang is aloof and detached, and the quarrels between the two naturally pass by.

Xia Ying: "Lu Chuan has spoken up for you in that post; his ID was previously uncovered by fans, so everyone knows it's him"

His voice carried a lazy quality, deep and magnetic, drifting into Chen Die's ears on a summer night

That night, Chen Die, who had lost his identity card and suitcase, returned home with the young man

Black hair, very short, with smooth jawline, upper body bare, the muscle contours on the chest and arms are distinct, except for the scar above the brow bone, there is also one at the rib area

Chen Die raised his eyebrows

He lives alone in a grand house, which is not even one-tenth as impressive as the former mayor's residence in that small town.

The young man looked down at her from a high position, and after a moment, he leaned down and blew a puff of smoke onto her face

The two individuals found a seat and sat down

Chen Die squatted down, while he stood, looking up and down.

"I do not like them," Chen Die said softly, unable to refrain from arguing, "I am not foolish either"

At this moment, Lu Chuan is conducting the final adjustments at the front of the screening room

Chen Die took out her phone, deleted the text message she had partially edited yesterday, and sent a "Thank you" to Lu Chuan

The next morning, the first ray of sunlight filtered through the gap in the curtains and swept into the bedroom, casting a shadow of light on the pristine white quilt

Xia Ying suddenly asked: "How did you and your boyfriend meet?"

Then let's go

"Do you know who I am? Just come with me." The young man scoffed, took a deep drag from his cigarette, and remarked, "Fool."

Hmm?

Why is there such a big difference among those with the surname Chen

Three o'clock in the morning. Xia Ying yawned and said, "I spent a long time this morning applying concealer to cover up my dark circles."

You and your boyfriend are about to get married, aren't you?" Chen Die raised her eyes

Hear the beam

Marry again after returning to the country

Add one upstairs

It is well known that being a director is a profession that is extremely difficult to excel in. Every year, there are so many new graduates from film directing programs, yet only Lu Chuan has been able to achieve such accomplishments at a young age

Chen Die had a helmet pressed onto his head, the straps chafing against his cheeks, causing a stinging sensation

Having been together for such a long time, it is natural that there have been quite a few arguments. However, Wen Liang's temper is too strong; at most, he would half-heartedly embrace the other person and say a few words that are somewhat embarrassing.

This fact is indeed too distant

Six years ago, the Yan City train station had not yet been renovated, and cylindrical fluorescent lights were erected by the roadside, which attracted mosquitoes

What a ridiculous matter

However, the light behind me illuminated a circle of brightness around the back of my head

Suddenly, a dragging sound of footsteps reached her ears, and a small pebble rolled to Chen Die's feet, colliding with her little white shoes

After clearing Chen Die's "wrongful accusation," everyone began to digress and chat about Lu Chuan's gossip

The Chen family drove their car to pursue, while the young man sped away on his motorcycle.

I am beginning to doubt whether this post was actually made by Chen Shuyuan

Chen Die does not know much about this matter; he only vaguely understands that Wen Liang's father found him difficult to discipline and sent him to the military for training when he was in his twenties, which resulted in him acquiring some scars on his body

She and Chen Die have been friends for four years, and she has always thought that Chen Die is an extremely cool person. Even at this moment, it is hard to see that she would lose herself for a man

He would never know that when Chen Die was studying, the draft notebook was densely filled with two characters—Wen Liang

Thus, this conversation turned the direction of the latter half of the post.

The sound of the car horn behind gradually faded away, and the motorcycle stopped by the riverbank

Chen leaned his head back against the chair and let out a gentle sigh

Later, everyone discovered that a black Bentley would occasionally come to pick up Chen Die from school, and it was rumored that it was her boyfriend, which completely extinguished the eager hearts of many young people.

It was a cool night, and a group of people behind me was making a tremendous noise

Chen Die's only statement was that she already has a boyfriend

It would be strange if Liang came to comfort her. Chen Die thought to herself.

Before Chen Die had a chance to react, her wrist was seized by the young man, who forcefully yanked it forward, causing her to nearly lose her balance

Xia Ying searched around the screening room: "It seems that Chen Shuyuan hasn't come, indeed, if it were me, I wouldn't have the face to come either"

He turned and left without offering her a hand, his shoulders relaxed and his stature tall.

Xia Ying did not have time to think about breaking up, so why wait until graduation? She immediately widened her eyes and exclaimed: "Why?!"

So long has passed that she can hardly remember how much she once liked Wen Liang

He stood under the streetlight, tall and thin, with a buzz cut, a sharply defined face, and pitch-black eyes, a military cap hooked on his index finger, exuding a strong sense of swagger

Chen Die paused for a moment, recalling the text message he had not sent.

In the past, when the two lived together, they would generally go out together the next day, with Wen Liang taking her to school or elsewhere

The young man's gaze also fell upon her, and then he glanced behind her. With a long stride, he approached her.

Chen Die listened to him attentively and immediately shook her head

As soon as I stepped out of the train station, I saw the girl who had been mistakenly embraced by her back then—now the true daughter of the Chen family—crying and demanding to be taken back, threatening to end her life if her wishes were not fulfilled

A convoy suddenly arrived in the small town, marching in with great momentum, and knocked on the door of Chen Die's home

Chen Die's pitch-black eyes were fixed on him, while the arguing behind him gradually faded away

He lit another cigarette and held it in his hand

Moreover, they initially signed a contract stating that this relationship would only last until graduation

Lu Chuan is a legendary figure at the school

However, that man never got out of the car, and no one has seen who he really is.

If it was really sent by Chen Shuyuan, that would be too tragic! Moreover, this photo was clearly taken by classmates who went together, so isn't Lu Chuan openly slapping Chen Shuyuan in the face?

There are quite a number of teachers and student representatives seated below

She thinks that the people in the city are truly good-looking

In the unfamiliar city, Chen Die squatted in front of the bus stop, feeling as though he could not integrate into any part of it

She looked up and saw a young boy standing in front of her

He wrapped his arm around her waist, warm and cozy. Chen Die moved his hand away and turned over to continue sleeping

Immediately afterwards, Chen Die was brought to Yan City

The center of gossip is naturally Chen Shuyuan—this well-known rich heiress in the entire school, who has a bad temper and an arrogant personality, has secretly harbored unrequited love for Lu Chuan for many years.

She nodded, her voice very timid: "Okay"

As soon as he opened his mouth, he asked: "Have you seen the forum?"

The Chen family shouted: "What is it to have my daughter living with a madman like you! Where will our family's reputation go from here! If you don't hand her over, be careful of my..."

Afterwards, the Chen family visited a few more times, but ultimately out of consideration for the family's reputation, and with their daughter causing quite a stir, they decided to let it go, and the matter ended up unresolved.

We met too early. She smiled and said, It became a natural progression afterwards

She changed her clothes and went downstairs, noticing that Liang was no longer there. She took out her phone to check the time; it was not yet 8:00.

The young man with long legs stepped down, turned the military cap he was holding with his fingertips upside down on his head, pressed down the brim, leaned against the motorcycle, and looked down at her: "The daughter of the Chen family?"

The driver drove the car to the entrance of the art museum

Enter the screening room

What happened

The young man straightened up again, laughed, though it was unclear whether it was in mockery or disdain

Although Xia Ying is also majoring in performance, her initial choice of this field was merely for fun, and she had no intention of entering the entertainment industry. Her relationship with her boyfriend is also quite stable

Xia Ying appeared to understand completely: "I said it, with a celestial being like you as a girlfriend, who would be willing to get angry with you? They would definitely come running to appease you."

Chen Die: "No need, I will go back by myself in a while"

Chen Die was amused by her and glanced at her: "What time did you finish eating melons last night?"

Chen Die was taken aback, clearly not expecting him to know this, and hesitantly nodded: "It seems so"