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Then, Su Chang looked down at Song Nuan's phone in his hand, shook his head with a wry smile. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and walked towards the hotel reception.
Upon arriving at the front desk, Su Chang anxiously pulled out her phone, turned on the screen, and pointed her finger intently at Song Nuan's photo. Her eyes were filled with anxiety and anticipation, and her voice trembled slightly as she asked the clerk, "Have you seen this girl?"
The waiter frowned, tried hard to recall, then shook his head and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, sir, there are a lot of people in the hotel, I may not have noticed."
Su Chang was unwilling to give up and was about to request to view the hotel's surveillance footage when his phone suddenly rang. Su Chang looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Zheng Fangxiu. His heart raced instantly, and a bad premonition washed over him.
He quickly answered the phone, and as soon as the call connected, Zheng Fangxiu's anxious voice came from the other end: "Young Master, Song Nuan has come to ask the Young Madam to resign!"
Su Chang was immediately startled. Of course, he knew that Zheng Fangxiu was referring to Song Nuan going to Jiang Lai to resign. His face instantly turned gloomy, his brows furrowed tightly, and his lips trembled slightly. He quickly replied, "Sister, help me keep Song Nuan calm. I'll be right there!"
"Okay, Master."
After hanging up the phone, Su Chang didn't hesitate. She immediately turned around, left the front desk, and walked quickly towards the private room.
As soon as he arrived at the private room, he saw Zheng Fangxiu comforting Song Nuan. Song Nuan's lips were pursed, her eyes were red, and tears were welling up in her eyes, but she held them back. She didn't say a word, just silently bit her lip, her hands clenched into fists, and her body trembled slightly.
Upon seeing Su Chang approach, Song Nuan's eyes flashed with surprise and panic. Ignoring Zheng Fangxiu's attempts to stop her, she turned and rushed out of the hotel.
Zheng Fangxiu was about to chase after him when she saw Su Chang wave to her, signaling her to go back to the private room first. Zheng Fangxiu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately stopped and returned to the private room.
Su Chang followed slowly behind Song Nuan, thinking about how to comfort her. After all, Song Nuan was a girl who had just graduated from school and had been well protected by her family since childhood. She had endless fantasies about love, and it would be much more difficult for her to accept his harem theory than for Xu Li and the others.
Song Nuan ran straight out of the hotel, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam. She cried as she ran wildly down the street, as if trying to leave all her grievances and pain behind. Su Chang was extremely anxious; worried that something might happen to Song Nuan, he could only follow closely behind her.
After running for about twenty minutes, Song Nuan was already panting heavily. She didn't know where she was; all she could see were dark alleyways around her, with several people who looked like thugs occasionally emerging from them. Song Nuan felt a little scared, but she stubbornly refused to turn around and look at Su Chang, so she gritted her teeth and continued running forward.
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Su Chang's eyes scanned his surroundings constantly, his nerves on edge. He knew that because there were no cameras here, like the slums of the United States, there would always be some scum around. However, he was skilled and daring, and he believed that as long as he was there, he could definitely protect Song Nuan.
After walking for another ten minutes or so, Song Nuan wandered aimlessly through the alleyways like a headless fly, only to find herself in a dead end. She sighed helplessly and had no choice but to turn back.
Song Nuan ignored Su Chang and walked right past him. Su Chang gave a helpless wry smile, but still turned around and followed her.
Just as they reached the entrance of the alley, a few shady-looking men blocked their way. The leader, a thug with a smirk, looked at Song Nuan and said, "Little girl, how about coming with us for a drink?"
Song Nuan was startled; her heart raced, and fear surged through her. Before she could feel the fear any longer, a strong arm swiftly pulled her behind her. Song Nuan's body pressed against Su Chang's back; she felt the warmth emanating from him, and a sense of security instantly rose within her.
Su Chang was unaware that Song Nuan was currently infatuated with someone; he simply glared at the group at the alley entrance with a hostile expression, his eyes filled with warning and threat. His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an irresistible authority, as he said in a stern voice, "Get lost!"
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Upon hearing Su Chang's words, the faces of the thugs all darkened. The leader pointed at Su Chang and said provocatively, "Kid, we were going to let you go if you left that girl behind you, but since you're so arrogant, you can stay too."
Hiding behind Su Chang, Song Nuan's eyes filled with worry and fear upon hearing the thug's words. Unsure if Su Chang could handle the situation, she tugged at Su Chang's sleeve and whispered, "Su Chang, what should we do? Why don't you run first?"
"Don't worry, Nuannuan, I don't care about those bastards. I'll protect you." Su Chang turned around and smiled gently, comforting her softly.
"Okay, then be careful." Although Song Nuan was still a little worried, she chose to trust Su Chang because of his determined look in his eyes.
"Yes, don't worry." Su Chang nodded slightly.
Su Chang's gaze was firm and sharp as he stared intently at the group of thugs, thinking to himself, "I must not let Song Nuan get hurt in the slightest!"
His body leaned slightly forward, like a cheetah poised to strike, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at any moment.
The thugs looked on with disdain, contemptuous smiles on their lips, their eyes defiant as they stared at Su Chang, as if to say, "You think you can take us down?"
However, Su Chang was not angered by their attitude. He took a deep breath and rushed towards the thugs like lightning.
"Ah!" With screams of agony, Su Chang's fists rained down on the thugs, each punch carrying the force of a thunderbolt. In less than two minutes, several thugs collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain.
Su Chang swiftly pulled out their belts and tightly bound their hands. His movements were clean and decisive, without the slightest hesitation. Then, he took out his phone and dialed the police.
After calling the police, Su Chang dialed Zheng Fangxiu's number and briefly explained the situation to her. After hanging up, he turned to look at Song Nuan, a hint of concern flashing in his eyes.
Song Nuan's face was filled with a complex expression. She wanted to say something to Su Chang, but the thought of seeing Su Chang and Gao Wenruohan embracing that evening filled her with a strange pang of jealousy. She bit her lip, turned her head away, and muttered to herself, "Why did he hug Gao Wenruohan? Could it be that he...?"
Su Chang shook his head helplessly. He couldn't explain anything at the moment, and just thought about how to persuade Song Nuan.
And so, the two stood there quietly, waiting for the police to arrive.
Chapter 111 Song Nuan's Kindness
At 11 p.m., Su Chang, Song Nuan, and Zheng Fangxiu left the police station together. Su Chang told Zheng Fangxiu to go home first, while he took Song Nuan home.
On the way, the two remained silent at first, an unusual quiet filling the car. Su Chang finally couldn't help but break the silence first: "Nuan Nuan, are you still angry?" He looked at Song Nuan cautiously, a hint of concern in his eyes.
Song Nuan turned her head away angrily, seemingly not wanting to pay any attention to Su Chang. Her expression was stubborn, and her lips were tightly pursed, as if she was trying hard to control her emotions. After all, Su Chang had just saved her, and she couldn't say anything heartless.
Seeing this, Su Chang smiled helplessly and continued, "Actually, Gao Wenruohan has known me for a long time. It's just that I only remembered her today because of her story, otherwise I would have completely forgotten about her." His voice carried a hint of emotion, while also revealing his recollection of what happened tonight.
Although Song Nuan turned her head to one side, her ears were perked up, listening intently to Su Chang's words. Su Chang naturally knew what Song Nuan was thinking, and he chuckled inwardly, but still continued speaking.
He recounted in detail how he rescued Gao Wenruohan in the United States, and how she later sent him letters. He explained that he had been so focused on his studies that he hadn't replied to her letters, or even read them. Unexpectedly, Gao Wenruohan ended up working for his company and even came to acknowledge him while he was in the restroom. Later, Zheng Shuyi and Bi Ruoshan misunderstood their relationship, and in the end, Gao Wenruohan took the initiative to throw herself at them. He then begged the two women for help, but they disloyally ran away, which is how Song Nuan witnessed it.
After Su Chang finished speaking, she looked at Song Nuan and saw that she still looked doubtful. With sincere eyes, she explained, "If you don't believe me, I can take you to see Zheng Shuyi and Bi Ruoshan to verify it later."
After hearing their story, Song Nuan was moved by Su Chang's anxious explanation. She finally asked, "So you don't have feelings for Gao Wenruohan? She likes you so much." Her voice held a hint of expectation, but also a touch of unease.
Su Chang was completely stumped by the question, a multitude of thoughts swirling in his mind. Interesting? Then Song Nuan would ask, "Then why did you come looking for me?" What a jerk! Uninteresting? Wouldn't that make him seem heartless and ungrateful? Even worse than a jerk. He realized this was an unsolvable dilemma, so he simply chose to remain silent.
Song Nuan gave a coquettish snort: "So you still like Ruohan, right? Otherwise, you would have said you didn't like him long ago, so why did you come to me?" Her arrogant demeanor gave Su Chang a headache.
Su Chang was about to explain when Song Nuan interrupted her, her voice tinged with anger: "Don't explain! Explaining is just covering up, and covering up is just making up stories. I won't listen! I won't listen! You're just spouting nonsense!" Song Nuan covered her ears with her hands as she spoke.
Su Chang inwardly groaned. He didn't know how to respond, so he could only drive silently—playing dead. As long as he felt he hadn't heard, then it meant the other person hadn't said anything. The Ah Q mentality of self-deception was still quite effective.
Song Nuan cursed Su Chang inwardly, "You blockhead! You really won't explain if I say I won't?" She pointed angrily to the side of the road and ordered, "Pull over, I want to get out!"
Su Chang looked at Song Nuan, who had become somewhat willful, and felt helpless and had a headache. She used to think that Zheng Shuyi was the pinnacle of being a drama queen when watching TV, but she didn't expect that Song Nuan was just as good at being a drama queen.
Su Chang quickly comforted her, "Nuan Nuan, don't be angry, okay? I was wrong!" His tone was full of sincerity and apology, and he also showed a flattering smile.
Song Nuan's lips curled up slightly, her anger subsiding a little, but she still pretended to be angry, staring at Su Chang with a serious expression, and asked, "Then tell me, what did you do wrong?"
Su Chang almost blurted out "Holy crap!", but he held back in time, inwardly groaning, "Is this ever going to end? Song Nuan, just kill me already! I've fallen into another trap!"
However, Su Chang continued, "If Nuan Nuan says I'm wrong, then I must be wrong. Besides, even if I didn't do anything wrong, can't my Nuan Nuan say a few words about it?" His eyes were full of tenderness and doting as he held Song Nuan's hand tightly.
When Song Nuan heard Su Chang say that she belonged to his family, she could no longer hide her smile. She shyly patted Su Chang's shoulder and said softly, "Who said you belong to your family? Don't talk nonsense." Her eyes sparkled with happiness and sweetness, but at the same time, she was also a little embarrassed.
Seeing Song Nuan's expression, Su Chang finally breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that watching those videos in his past life hadn't been a waste. Look, it's coming in handy now!
He held Song Nuan's hand affectionately and continued, "Of course it's you. Why are you trying to run away?"
Song Nuan did not resist, but lowered her head shyly. Her other hand gently twisted the hem of her clothes, her heart filled with joy, hoping that time would stand still at this moment.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Not long after, Su Chang drove up to Song Nuan's apartment building.
He looked at the apartment building, still bustling with people late at night, frowned slightly, and said with a pained expression, "Nuan Nuan, how about I find you another place to stay? There are all sorts of people coming and going in this place, and it's not safe for someone as pretty as you to live here. Besides, the apartment is so small, and girls have a lot of stuff. I have quite a few other apartments over there, so you can choose one to stay in."
Song Nuan shook her head with some difficulty and said softly, "Brother Su Chang, let's forget about it. I rent this apartment with Zhou Gege. If I move out, the rent will be too high for Zhou Gege to live here alone. She can't afford it."
After hearing this, Su Chang couldn't help but admire Song Nuan's kindness. She always thought of others. But then again, that made sense; otherwise, he wouldn't have liked her.
Although he didn't have a good impression of Zhou Gege, he decided to make concessions for Song Nuan's sake. He gently patted Song Nuan's head and said, "Then you two can move in together. Pick a bigger house; it's no problem for more people to live there."
Song Nuan thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright then, but Brother Su Chang, I still need to discuss it with Princess Zhou. After all, it's not good for me to make the decision alone." Her voice carried a hint of hesitation and uncertainty. Who wouldn't want to live in a big house? But after all, she couldn't make the decision for Princess Zhou.
Su Chang shook his head helplessly, then smiled and said, "Alright, then you two should discuss it as soon as possible. Let me know when you've made up your minds, and I'll take you to pick out a house." His eyes were exceptionally gentle.
Upon hearing Su Chang's agreement, Song Nuan beamed with joy, her face blossoming into a radiant smile, like a blooming flower. She quickly kissed Su Chang on the cheek: "This is a reward for you."
Then, taking advantage of Su Chang's momentary daze, she opened the car door and quickly ran out. Her steps were light and cheerful, like a happy little bird.
When they reached the entrance of the apartment building, Song Nuan turned around, waved to Su Chang, and then quickly left.
Su Chang touched the spot where Song Nuan had just kissed him, his heart still pounding. A blissful expression graced his face, as if he were still savoring the beauty of that moment. He couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of Hua Qiangu, this feeling is absolutely amazing!" His eyes were filled with affection and doting on Song Nuan.
While Su Chang was still savoring the moment, Andy and Xu Li had been waiting in the living room of the Dongshan villa for most of the night.
Andy and Xu Li sat on the sofa, leaning forward, their eyes filled with anticipation as they looked towards the door. When they saw Jiang Lai return alone, both women simultaneously looked behind her, their faces showing disappointment.
Jiang Lai said irritably, "Stop looking, I'm the only one who came back." Her tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction and helplessness.
Xu Li frowned and asked curiously, "Where are Su Chang and Zheng Fangxiu?" Her eyes were filled with doubt.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lai's expression darkened further. The corners of her mouth turned down slightly, revealing a hint of displeasure. She replied impatiently, "Su Xiu and an intern from the company named Song Nuan went off to do something. Later, they called Zheng Fangxiu saying they were going to the police station, so Zheng Fangxiu went there."
Xu Li asked curiously, "An intern named Song Nuan? She went to the police station? What happened? Tell me the details." Her eyes were wide open, full of gossipy enthusiasm, and Andy also turned his head to come closer.
Jiang Lai rolled her eyes in annoyance, muttering to herself, "How should I know!"
Seeing Andy and Xu Li's gossipy expressions, she showed a hint of helplessness and continued, "That intern named Song Nuan suddenly came up to me halfway through our dinner party and said she wanted to resign. Zheng Fangxiu kept trying to persuade her, and then the two of them went outside the private room. I don't know what happened, but Zheng Fangxiu went back to the private room alone, and Su Chang and that Song Nuan disappeared. After that, I don't know anything. If you want to know, you can ask Su Chang when she comes back."
Xu Li pursed her lips, a disbelieving expression on her face, thinking to herself, "Looks like something's fishy." Andy nodded in agreement, a thoughtful look in her eyes, convinced that Su Chang definitely had something going on with that intern, Song Nuan.
Jiang Lai ignored the two gossipy women and went straight upstairs to wash up and change. Her steps seemed hurried, as if she wanted to get rid of the two women as soon as possible.
Not long after, Zheng Fangxiu returned. Xu Li and Andy looked over again, but didn't see Su Chang. Xu Li then asked, "Sister, where is your young master?"
Zheng Fangxiu stopped, a polite and courteous smile on her face. She said softly, "Young mistresses, the young master has something to attend to and will be back a little later." Her tone was calm, revealing no unnecessary information.
Andy and Xu Li exchanged a glance, both understanding that Zheng Fangxiu would not easily reveal Su Chang's whereabouts.
Chapter 112 Joint Trial
Jiang Lai came downstairs in her pajamas, still looking annoyed. She said, "No need to ask her. She won't tell you where her young master is."
Upon hearing Jiang Lai's words, Xu Li and Andy decided not to press the matter further. Zheng Fangxiu politely nodded to the three women, then turned and slowly went upstairs.
"Let's talk?" Jiang Lai walked to the sofa next to the two women and sat down, saying with a serious expression.
Xu Li and Andy exchanged a glance and nodded knowingly. Xu Li then asked, "Go ahead and say what?"
Jiang Lai sighed helplessly, frowned, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I know Su Chang is so outstanding that he must have many women around him, but that's the company. He's treating the company like a harem."
Andy interjected, looking at Jiang Lai with a puzzled expression: "It can't be that bad, can it?"
Jiang Lai rolled her eyes in annoyance, crossed her arms, and said with dissatisfaction, "It's not that bad? Do you think there's only one Song Nuan in the company? I've seen at least four guys who are interested in Su Chang, and Su Chang probably won't let her go either."
Xu Li leaned closer with a gossipy look on her face, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, and asked impatiently, "Who are they? Are they pretty? What are they like? Are they easy to get along with?"
Jiang Lai and Andy rolled their eyes again, muttering to themselves, "Come on! Is this the point? Can't you focus on something useful?"
Xu Li seemed to sense their dissatisfaction. She shrugged and explained, "Isn't this a case of knowing yourself and your enemy to win every battle? Besides, do you think we can control Su Chang? Are you going to leave Su Chang?"
Hearing Xu Li's words, Jiang Lai and Andy exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes, and realized that what Xu Li said actually made a lot of sense.
Jiang Lai sighed, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Alright, then I'll tell you everything."
She paused, then continued, "Let's talk about Song Nuan first. Su Chang asked me to investigate something, and I had my subordinates deliver the documents. It turned out that Song Nuan and another woman named Zhou Gege delivered them. Song Nuan is a pretty good person, beautiful, with a good personality, and her work ability is not bad either. But you know how girls who have just graduated from school are; they still have a lot of fantasies about love. I guess she acted like this tonight because she saw Su Chang with someone else."