When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1117 Shengnan 49
Jiang Shengnan fainted around 7 p.m., and it was only past midnight when she finished her discharge procedures. She didn't stay in N City for long, but rushed back to S City overnight after being discharged.

Jin Jue used the excuse that Jiang Shengnan was not suitable to drive herself since she had just been discharged from the hospital, and had the driver follow behind in Jiang Shengnan's car, while he himself became Jiang Shengnan's driver.

Jiang Shengnan had been exhausted these past few days, and she really had no energy left for socializing. After getting into the car, she curled up in the passenger seat without saying a word. Despite her tall figure, she looked like a tiny ball in the passenger seat.

Jin Jue wasn't oblivious, and the two remained silent all the way to S City. After dropping Jiang Shengnan off at the apartment complex parking lot, Jin Jue whispered as she got out of the car, "No matter what, take care of yourself. You are the most important person."

Jiang Shengnan didn't turn around, but only responded softly, "I know, you should go back too, it's getting late."

"I'll treat you to dinner once I've calmed down."

Jin Jue felt helpless. He wasn't concerned about Jiang Shengnan's meal, but at this moment, it really wouldn't be appropriate to say anything.

After watching Jiang Shengnan enter the elevator, Jin Jue got into his Bentley. Jiang Shengnan wasn't in the mood now, and he wouldn't want to be disliked again; there was always another day.

Because of her low spirits, Jiang Shengnan didn't make a point of meeting up with her friends from the 17th floor after returning to S City. It's likely that He Jiahui knows most about her family affairs, since He Jiahui is incredibly open about other people's privacy.

Before she could sort out her emotions, Jiang Shengnan was unwilling to appear in front of others easily. She only needed to see her own pain; she didn't need anyone else's comfort or... sympathy and pity.

As for Sara, Jiang Shengnan didn't want Sara to worry. Sara had finally left the past behind and started a new life, and it wasn't like she couldn't adjust herself.

After staying at home for nearly two weeks, Jiang Shengnan finally managed to adjust. However, compared to the previous two weeks, she had lost a lot of weight, and her eyes and brows were much sharper, making her look more distant.

Now that things were almost back to normal, Jiang Shengnan didn't want to keep owing favors. So, while Jin Jue was at his office, he received a text message from Jiang Shengnan. Upon seeing the carefully worded and polite dinner invitation, Jin Jue closed his phone, feeling a heavy responsibility ahead.

He felt that Jiang Shengnan was retribution for his carefree lifestyle of the past thirty years, and he was truly helpless in the face of her. Sending flowers and gifts—she was rich and could satisfy herself.

Talking about feelings? She kept herself completely guarded, never flirting with him. To be honest, Jin Jue really didn't know where to start. But asking him to give up was something he truly couldn't bear.

Jiang Shengnan arrived at the restaurant early, but Jin Jue hadn't arrived yet, so she could only sit on the sofa in the private room and wait for him. Perhaps because she had been too exhausted lately, Jiang Shengnan felt tired and dozed off less than ten minutes after sitting down.

Jin Jue pushed open the door and entered, only to find Jiang Shengnan resting on the armrest of the sofa. Without waking her, Jin Jue carefully observed her.

She looked much thinner than she had two weeks ago. He remembered seeing Jiang Shengnan dance; she was so vibrant and radiant. But now, a hint of melancholy lingered in her eyes.

Even while taking a short rest at her desk, her brow remained tightly furrowed. She used to be full of vitality, but now she looked much more haggard, her complexion paler than before, like a sickly beauty.

Seeing her cower, Jin Jue took off his coat and draped it over Jiang Shengnan. Seemingly sensing the warmth, Jiang Shengnan rubbed her cheek against her forearm and shrank further inside the coat.

She was once a voluptuous and beautiful woman, but now she's huddled up in his suit jacket, just like he himself is wrapping Jiang Shengnan up...

Thinking of all this, a smile flickered in Jin Jue's eyes. On the way to the restaurant, he had considered various plans, but once he actually saw Jiang Shengnan, none of them came to mind. Jiang Shengnan didn't know when she fell asleep. She had initially felt the private room was a bit chilly, making her uncomfortable. But then it gradually became warm, and a faint woody scent filled the air, which was particularly calming…

Warmth, fragrance? Jiang Shengnan jolted awake, her peach blossom eyes widening instantly, her sleepiness vanishing without a trace.

Jin Jue was sitting at the dining table when Jiang Shengnan's commotion caught his attention immediately. Glancing sideways at Jiang Shengnan, his gaze lingering on the coat draped over her shoulder, Jin Jue asked softly, "Awake? Hungry?"

Jiang Shengnan sat up straight. She tried to raise her hand, but found that her arm was sore and numb that she couldn't lift it at all. "I'm sorry, I fell asleep. How long have I been asleep?"

Jin Jue glanced at his watch: "It's eight o'clock in the evening."

"Eight o'clock already?" Jiang Shengnan's eyes widened. She arrived at the restaurant at five o'clock, and she had arranged to meet Jin Jue at six o'clock in the evening, but she slept until eight o'clock.

Inviting someone to dinner is fine at 6 or 7 pm, but inviting them to dinner at 8 pm would be insincere.

Jiang Shengnan hurriedly got up and apologized: "I'm sorry, I accidentally fell asleep, I'm so sorry. Are you hungry? I'll order now..."

Jin Jue also hurriedly stood up: "I've already ordered, and the kitchen has been keeping it warm. We can serve the food now."

Jiang Shengnan smiled somewhat awkwardly: "I'm sorry, I promised to treat you to dinner, and I've kept you waiting for so long."

She raised her hand to return the coat to Jin Jue, but as soon as she did, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, and her right hand went numb from being pressed down.

Jin Jue was very perceptive. He took the coat and asked, "Are your hands numb? Are you alright?"

"It's okay, I'll be fine after a bit." Jiang Shengnan rubbed her forearm and moved it a little before sitting down at the table. "When did you get here? You should have woken me up. I made you wait so long for no reason."

Jin Jue poured her a cup of tea: "I haven't been here long either, so it's not like I'm waiting for nothing. I'll take this time to handle some work."

"You can fall asleep here? Haven't you been getting enough rest lately?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Jiang Shengnan's face, noting that she did look much more haggard than before: "You look much thinner."

"Consider it a way to lose weight," Jiang Shengnan said, downplaying the issue. "Today, I did not seem sincere enough. Next time, I will definitely do my homework properly. Please don't mind my rudeness this time, Mr. Jin."

Jin Jue disliked Jiang Shengnan's polite formalities and social niceties, but he desperately needed them. After all, if he couldn't even see the person, it would be even harder to plan for the future.

"Okay, I'll wait for Nannan to treat me to dinner next time." Jin Jue gestured to the table: "Let's eat. The doctor said your stomach problem flared up last time. Have you been taking good care of yourself these past two weeks?"

Jiang Shengnan took a sip of soup: "I'm fine."