CHAPTER 281: CHAPTER 264: TO BE FIXED TOMORROW

"Feelings are the same."

Of course Jiang Ruan understands these principles. She held her face with a pout: "That’s the theory, but I just feel bad for her. If a relationship isn’t mutually liked, isn’t a mutual pursuit, even if they’re together, all it’ll be is heartache. She’s the one that gets hurt."

Her soft voice came through. Bao Ye tugged at the corner of his lips, teasing: "You’ve got quite some experience."

"What, did you also have a secret crush when you were in college?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ruan suddenly exploded: "No."

"How could I possibly have a secret crush on someone?"

She raised her little face, eyebrows full of pride.

"I’m so pretty, it’s only others that would have secret crushes on me."

Bao Ye chuckled with frustration, she really wasn’t humble at all.

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On the other side, Chen Nan finally managed to get this lady named Lu Jie into a taxi. Jiang Ruan had given him the address, so he shared it with the driver, and they set off.

She didn’t make any more trouble.

This made Chen Nan breathe a sigh of relief.

If she started crying and fussing again, he’d be lost.

Just as he was thinking, he heard her sniffle, followed by soft sobbing.

"Wuwuwu..."

She started crying again.

Seeing her cry like a pear blossom in the rain, Chen Nan, a man, was suddenly at a loss: "Hey, don’t cry."

But Lu Jie didn’t listen, instead crying even harder: "Wuwuwu..."

Tears streamed down her face, her white little face covered in them, leaning against the seat, sobbing uncontrollably.

Chen Nan had never been in a relationship, nor had he comforted a woman, how was he supposed to know what to do.

With no other option, he could only let her cry.

The sound of crying floated to his ears in waves.

He couldn’t help but chuckle bitterly, what a situation.

Mr. Bao was really good at giving him tasks.

While he himself went off to the countryside to enjoy life, he left Chen Nan at the company, working hard for so many days, only to finally come back.

And then having to work overtime until now.

For Chen Nan to say he’s not feeling frustrated would be impossible.

"If there’s something bothering you, you can tell me. Is it a breakup?" Chen Nan kindly said, "Don’t cry. There’s nothing in this world that can’t be overcome."

Lu Jie listened, wiping her tears, looking at him: "No, it wasn’t a breakup."

"I’ve never been in a relationship, how could I have a breakup."

Chen Nan: "I’ve never been in a relationship either. It’s great being free on your own, who needs romance."

Lu Jie: "You don’t understand."

Chen Nan: "..."

He really didn’t understand.

Seeing that she had stopped crying, he reached out to hand over some tissues: "Dry your tears."

Lu Jie looked at the gentlemanly stranger in front of her, sniffled, and took the tissues: "Thank you."

She had drunk quite a bit, her mind still was muddled.

Her head was leaning on the seat: "Why is living so exhausting?"

Chen Nan deeply empathized: "I feel tired too."

Lu Jie asked him: "Have you ever experienced unrequited love?"

Chen Nan: "???"

"No."

Lu Jie smiled bitterly: "Then you definitely don’t know how painful unrequited love is."

Chen Nan: "..."

He really didn’t know.

He only knew that earning money felt great.

He just wanted to quickly get her home so he could go home to sleep.

Seeing there was only a kilometer left to her place.

Just as Chen Nan was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Lu Jie turned to him, getting a bit closer.

Thinking she had something to say, he politely leaned in.

"What’s the matter?"

Then, Lu Jie vomited all over him.

A disheveled and foul-smelling Chen Nan: "..."

He was completely dumbfounded.

After vomiting, Lu Jie felt much better; her stomach was relieved.

But seeing his state, her alcohol clouded mind cleared somewhat: "I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it."

Chen Nan felt like killing someone.

He had a cleanliness obsession too.

Looking at his shirt, jacket, pants. None were spared.

Suppressing the urge to retch, he said: "It’s okay."

Lu Jie: "Soon we’ll be at my house, why don’t you come wash up."

Chen Nan refused: "No need."

In the dead of night, with a man and woman alone.

Inappropriate.

Lu Jie: "It’s okay, I just happen to have some men’s clothes. My cousin left them when he was staying over, and you’re about his size, so they should fit."

It would still take more than an hour to get from here to Chen Nan’s place.

Chen Nan already felt sticky.

Seeing her looking righteous, and being Miss Jiang’s good friend, Chen Nan hesitated, but finally agreed: "Alright then."

They arrived at her place, Chen Nan paid.

They both got off the car, Lu Jie stumbled on her steps, nearly falling.

Chen Nan quickly grabbed her arm, steadying her: "Slow down."

Lu Jie looked over: "Thank you."

"It’s fine, I can manage myself."

"Let go."

Only then did Chen Nan release her.

Lu Jie took a deep breath, also sobering up a bit, trying not to be so embarrassing.

In the elevator, the two went inside.

Fortunately, no one was there.

No need for awkward encounters.

At the door, Lu Jie entered the code, and the door opened.