Ji Xia listened to Shi Nuan’s words, her brows furrowing even deeper, and she suddenly felt a pang of heartache for Shi Nuan.
Having known Shi Nuan for so many years, she was naturally aware of the relationship between Shi Nuan and Shen Zui.
She was also clear about how much Shi Nuan had invested in this relationship.
Shi Nuan appeared indifferent and detached, but she was a warm-hearted girl. She could sense those who genuinely treated her well, and she would reciprocate in her own way.
Shen Zui was such a presence back then.
At that time, Shi Nuan was actually still young, considered an early love, and Ji Xia worried about her, speaking to her privately.
But Shi Nuan never thought of giving up. She said, "Sister Xia, I understand what you mean. Honestly, I didn’t think about how much I would invest, but he’s really great, so great that I couldn’t refuse... I think I really like him, more and more!"
Ji Xia looked at Shi Nuan, her eyes slightly downcast, with long eyelashes that trembled slightly as she spoke.
Probably because it was the first time at such a young age that she expressed how much she liked someone, she was somewhat shy, with flushed cheeks, very cute, and very beautiful!
That day, Ji Xia only gave Shi Nuan one sentence: "No matter what, make sure to protect yourself!"
Shi Nuan said, "Okay..."
Later, Ji Xia noticed that Shi Nuan had changed a lot. Yes, during the two years of dating Shen Zui, Shi Nuan changed.
Her smile increased, her eyes sparkled when she spoke, and a smile would unconsciously spread to her lips, her once cool eyes often carrying warmth.
Love is actually quite good, Ji Xia thought at that time.
Later, when Shen Zui suddenly wanted to go abroad, Ji Xia was also surprised, and she believed Shi Nuan was too.
But this silly girl, no matter how reluctant she felt, didn’t say a word to hold him back.
She said, "If it’s mine, it won’t leave; if it’s not, I can’t keep it."
At that time, Ji Xia felt pained for Shi Nuan, just as she does now, but she couldn’t say anything.
Now that Shen Zui has returned, Shi Nuan’s claim that her heart feels no ripple must be false.
But she is trying hard to appear strong, speaking so decisively and heartlessly...
The more she acts , the less she can let go...
It’s less that she’s speaking to others, and more like she’s talking to herself!
She’s reminding herself, forcing herself...
The current Shi Nuan is no longer the fifteen-year-old Shi Nuan of the past. She’s grown up and knows some things need to be let go, and some feelings once lost can never return...
Ji Xia said, "No matter what, Nuannuan, if you need anything, you can always contact me..."
No matter what, she respects her decision!
Shi Nuan agreed, saying, "Don’t worry, I know..."
"By the way..." Shi Nuan seemed to remember something and hurriedly asked, "Sister Xia, do you know what Shi Jiaojiao has been busy with these days?"
Ji Xia was taken aback and said, "She hasn’t been working. She should be staying at the Shi Family... After all, the news report involved more than just you!"
Shi Nuan nodded. If the Shi Family’s scandal really blew up, the Shi Family would definitely be affected.
Especially the twenty percent shares managed by Li Guirong in the name of Tian Chao, which might not be easily held.
If she could completely drive them out of the Shi Family, she wouldn’t mind going down with them.
But if she couldn’t, she would have to endure...
So it seems, Song Yansheng suppressing that news doesn’t seem to have benefited him much either.
After all, if the Shi Family suffered a severe blow, wouldn’t it be easier for him to take over the Shi Family?