The cold and fierce rain grew heavier, ravaging the entire city like a flood beast.
A black Toyota PREVIA van appeared on the deserted street, its dim and hazy headlights shining straight ahead, the swaying windshield wipers unable to hold back the torrential rain.
The vehicle moved slowly, not daring to speed up at all!
Suddenly, a bright yellow figure appeared in front of the headlights, standing out clearly in the misty night.
The tires screeched loudly against the pavement, the car abruptly stopping in front of the woman.
Ji Niandong stood with her arms open before the car, her bright yellow nylon raincoat thoroughly drenched, water droplets trickling down the brim of her hat, falling on her chest, wetting her long black hair, which lay tangled over the raincoat.
The car's headlights shone directly on her, stinging her eyes into a squint, yet she still easily looked past the front seats and saw the man in the back seat.
The woman in the passenger seat turned her head and said something, then pushed open the car door, walking toward her with an umbrella. The sharp high heels clicked against the puddles with a piercing sound.
"It's past two in the morning, and with the rain this heavy, even the reporters have given up, yet you're still here! Ji Niandong, how many times do I have to tell you, stop bothering him! You've already broken up, don't try to stir up a scandal or ride on his popularity now that he's in the spotlight!" Linda rebuked her coldly and sharply.
She had clearly snatched her boyfriend away, yet now arrogantly told her to leave!
Ji Niandong's complexion grew even paler, her lips colorless as she asked hoarsely, "Where is he? I need to speak with him."
"He has nothing to say to you, Ji Niandong. He supported you for so many years, he doesn't owe you anything now. I'm the one who made him what he is, and now he's chosen to be with me, stop clinging on! Even if you are a has-been actress, you should have the bare minimum of decency, don't blow things out of proportion, manage yourself!"
She finished speaking, annoyed by the heavy rain, turned around and got back into the car!
Ji Niandong quickly chased after, putting her hands at the car door's edge, but in the next moment, the door slammed shut on her hands, causing sharp pain.
The man in the car then spoke, his cold gaze only briefly falling on her hand, "Ji Niandong, I really am with Linda now, you're not a clingy woman!"
"Didn't you hear? Hurry and leave!"
Ji Niandong let out a bitter laugh, then Linda forcefully pushed her to the ground and shut the car door.
The car sped away, not daring to slow down for a moment.
A burst of lightning suddenly filled the air, leaving her dizzy and disoriented, suddenly drained of all strength, lying there for a long time without getting up.
Not far away, a black business Cayenne abruptly halted, the man inside gazing through the rain-streaked window at the person lying on the ground.
His dark eyes suddenly sparkled with light, a faint smile spreading across his lips.
Li Yi, who was driving, followed his gaze and asked, "Boss, should I go give her an umbrella?"
"Prepare an umbrella for me!" the lazy voice carried a hint of pleasure.
Li Yi quickly got out of the car, opened the large black umbrella, and opened the car door.
The pristine Italian handcrafted leather shoes were instantly drenched by the rain, as the man strode with long legs toward the bright yellow figure.
Suddenly the area in front of her darkened, Ji Niandong raised her head to see the man towering over her, blocking her view. Points of the street lamp light fell on his exquisite face, even in an indistinct blur his features were impeccably handsome.
"Little stray cat, why are you still so forlorn?" his thin lips curved into a charming arc, his voice deep and gentle above her head.
Ji Niandong stared at him blankly, suddenly feeling the world spin, and fainted right away.
A note on the explanation owed:
1. It was written that the female lead broke up with the scumbag a month ago, but only contacted him this last week, and only because of money issues; the award money in the scumbag's hands, and the "clingy" perspective is from the scumbag couple!
2. Speaking on behalf of the scumbag? Too weak? Written only to express the concern about suddenly losing money if something happened to the scumbag! Weak? In these times, isn't it always the case that those who owe money are the boss, and you have to softly coax?
3. Didn't immediately marry the male lead! You can't even trust childhood friends, how dare you marry a stranger who suddenly appears?
In summary: Thanks to the attentive reading and supportive friends!