Jiang Chen did not witness the scene in the private room, quickly exited the club with Kim Joohyun in his protection, and got into the car.
"Mr. Jiang, you go first, I’ll handle things here,"
An Zairong said from outside the vehicle.
Through the window, Jiang Chen then noticed bloodstains on the other person.
"It’s fine, Mr. Gao, drive,"
said An Zairong with a smile.
Gao Zhengbi nodded without a word, closed the door, and took the driver’s seat.
The car quickly drove away.
Standing at the brightly lit entrance of the club, An Zairong watched the receding hotel, his expression inscrutable and enigmatic.
Jiang Chen brought Kim Joohyun out of the car.
The emotions of this homebody goddess had somewhat stabilized, but her clothes were still in disarray.
If this scene were seen, it would certainly cause an uproar.
"Miss Kim, wear this,"
Gao Zhengbi took off his coat.
With reddened eyes, Kim Joohyun did not refuse, and, shielded by Jiang Chen and Gao Zhengbi, she entered the hotel unnoticed.
"Mr. Jiang, if you need anything, let me know anytime,"
"Thank you for your efforts."
Jiang Chen nodded and parted ways with Gao Zhengbi in the hallway, entering the room with Kim Joohyun.
Clinging tightly to Gao Zhengbi’s coat, Kim Joohyun’s emotional state had somewhat steadied, but she remained listless, her delicate makeup already smeared by tears.
Jiang Chen led her to sit on the sofa, then poured her a cup of hot water.
Kim Joohyun pulled the coat around her, still looking shell shocked and pale, pitiable in her distress, eliciting sympathy.
Jiang Chen sat down on the sofa, watching the actress drinking water, unsure of what to say.
There was no need to ask about tonight’s events, it was easy to guess.
"Mr. Jiang, I am sorry for causing you trouble,"
said Kim Joohyun after taking a sip of hot water, her voice weak and pitiable.
Korean artists, in terms of personal integrity, truly can’t be faulted; even at a time , they are still so polite.
Jiang Chen paused, then softly asked, "You’re not hurt, are you?"
Kim Joohyun quickly shook her head, as if recalling the recent events, her gaze trembling and unconsciously clutching the cup tighter.
Food, sex, and nature.
For a woman of her appearance, it is only natural that men desire her.
But as humans, there are things one should and should not do.
That is also what separates humans from animals.
It looks like the various scandals of the Korean entertainment industry, and the tearful accusations of those actresses, are not without basis.
Fortunately, Kim Joohyun was safe tonight, and though she looked embarrassed, at least she hadn’t suffered any great harm.
"Where do you live? I’ll take you home."
It wasn’t quite proper for them to spend the night together in the hotel.
Jiang Chen behaved like a complete gentleman, but upon hearing this, Kim Joohyun reacted violently, instantly saying, "No! I won’t go back!"
Jiang Chen fell silent.
Realizing her excessive reaction, Kim Joohyun lowered her voice with a tremor, "My home is arranged by the company, if I go back..."
Jiang Chen understood.
"Do you have any friends? Maybe contact them, stay with them..."
Kim Joohyun shook her head vigorously, "I can’t involve them."
Jiang Chen found himself at a loss for words.
Unwilling to go anywhere, what was he to do?
But he could understand her feelings.
"...Mr. Jiang, can I stay here for one night?"
Kim Joohyun looked at Jiang Chen, her eyes pitiful, "Just for one night."
"There’s only one bed here,"
Jiang Chen reminded her.
"It’s okay, I can sleep on the sofa, Mr. Jiang, I won’t disturb you,"
Kim Joohyun hastily said.
This wasn’t a matter of disturbing or not.
Being a beautiful woman alone with a man overnight in a hotel, was she not afraid of courting disaster?
For a moment, Jiang Chen didn’t know whether he should feel satisfied.
It seemed that in the eyes of this Korean actress, he must be a real gentleman.
Even if it was against common sense, given her state, out of basic decency, he couldn’t possibly turn her away with callousness.
"Alright, I’ll sleep on the sofa, you rest well for the night,"
said Jiang Chen, seeing the gratitude in her eyes, which were shimmering with tears, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang."
Jiang Chen smiled faintly, "I’ll get someone to bring you some clothes."
Blushing, Kim Joohyun lowered her head and gave a weak "Mhm."
Jiang Chen left to find Gao Zhengbi.
Kim Joohyun put down the cup and got up to take a bath.
The shower turned on.
She tilted her head back, vigorously rubbing her flawless body, and gradually, she slowly crouched down, covered her face, and burst into tears.
Because her clothes were torn, after the bath, Kim Joohyun could only wrap herself in a bathrobe and come out.
It was a sight that would drive countless Korean men wild, but Jiang Chen sitting in the living room looked away, even when he heard her approach, he said nothing and just watched the turned-on television.
Standing at the bedroom door, Kim Joohyun hesitated, before finally saying, "Mr. Jiang, I’m going to sleep now."
Jiang Chen didn’t turn around.
Wrapped in a thin bathrobe, Kim Joohyun felt grateful yet also strangely lost, bit her lip, and responded, "Good night."
Looking at the unmoved man, she turned back into her room, hesitating before closing the door, and in the end, did not lock it.
It was his room after all, and he had kindly given up the bed for her, it would be impolite to lock the door.