When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1118 Shengnan 50
Jin Jue glanced at her complexion: "If you were really well, you wouldn't be like this now. I noticed you were frowning even when you were asleep. Have you been sleeping poorly lately?"

“A little,” Jiang Shengnan said, not being heartless because the other person meant well. She paused for a moment and continued, “After returning from N City, I haven’t been sleeping well. I have dreams all night long, and once I wake up, I can’t fall back asleep.”

Jin Jue knew about Jiang Shengnan's past. Once he had designs on someone, he would want to investigate every ancestry of that person, even their ancestors.

Hearing Jiang Shengnan say this now, he couldn't hide his heartache: "Not sleeping well is very bad for your health. I know an old doctor. If it's convenient, I'll take you to see him."

Jiang Shengnan thought to herself that Tan You was the best doctor, so why would she need to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor? But she couldn't remain indifferent to Tan You's good intentions.

Although she disliked Jin Jue, she was always reluctant to easily refuse the kindness of others.

"Then trouble you."

Jin Jue was surprised that Jiang Shengnan would agree. He paused for a moment and suddenly knew how to get along with her. Although Jiang Shengnan was cold and aloof, she was a loyal and affectionate person. She would cherish the kindness of those who were genuinely good to her.

In short, Jiang Shengnan is soft-hearted and sentimental.

If she weren't sentimental, she wouldn't have ended up like this because of the Jiang family. People can be ruthless and domineering towards outsiders, but it's really hard to sever ties with their own people, especially former relatives.

But if one day she really hardens her heart completely, even if it means tearing her heart out, she will not hesitate anymore, like the old Jiang couple who were kicked out of the sanatorium.

Jin Jue didn't think Jiang Shengnan had done anything wrong; providing for the elderly wasn't solely Jiang Shengnan's responsibility. The Jiang couple didn't only have her as their daughter; they also had a son, Jiang Shengli.

Since Jiang Shengli doesn't care about Old Jiang and his wife, why should Jiang Shengnan worry about whether they are doing well? After all, Old Jiang and his wife haven't put much effort into Jiang Shengnan either.

Knowing Jiang Shengnan's personality, Jin Jue wasn't in such a hurry anymore. He picked up a shrimp for Jiang Shengnan: "It's not good to always stay at home. It's easier to overthink when you're alone."

“I have a friend from Guangdong who recently came to S City to develop his business. His restaurant is opening tomorrow. Do you want to go and take a look? You can also use this opportunity to relax.”

Jiang Shengnan hesitated: "I don't know your friend. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to go? Isn't it customary for a persuader not to bring guests?"

“We’re going to boost his popularity,” Jin Jue said, knowing there was a chance. A few fine lines appeared at the corners of his eyes as he smiled. “If you feel uncomfortable, we can just pretend to be customers and have a meal with you.”

Jiang Shengnan was tempted. She really didn't want to stay at home alone with her friends. She looked so haggard, and they would definitely ask her all sorts of questions.

But Jin Jue wouldn't do that. After all, he knew about her current situation, and it would save Jiang Shengnan the trouble of explaining things to others. So she still confirmed, "Is it really okay to do this?"

Jin Jue's mood improved: "Sure, I'll just let him know on my phone later."

"Okay, I'll go check it out tomorrow." Jiang Shengnan rested her chin on her hand. "Does your friend own a Cantonese restaurant?"

“Yes, his family has been making Cantonese food for generations,” Jin Jue said, seeing that Jiang Shengnan had only eaten a few bites and then stopped. “You’re too thin now, why don’t you eat some more?”

Jiang Shengnan put down her chopsticks: "I can't eat. I'm not on a diet. I've been like this since I came back from N City."

Jin Jue sighed: "Then shall we go see that doctor tomorrow afternoon? This isn't a good idea."

"Isn't that too much trouble? Just give me the doctor's contact information, and you can go see him yourself." Jiang Shengnan waved her hand. "You're so busy, why bother following me around?" Jin Jue smiled enigmatically. "Nannan, are you planning to use me and then discard me?"

Jiang Shengnan was in low spirits, but she was still shocked by Jin Jue's words. Her eyes widened: "When did I use it and then throw it away?"

"I don't want to affect your work. I can manage on my own."

Jin Jue also put down her chopsticks: "Old Zheng is a friend of my grandfather. He hasn't made house calls for many years. If you go there by yourself, you won't be able to see him."

Jiang Shengnan said helplessly, "Then I'll thank you?"

Since they've already put it this way, what can she do? She can't just use it and throw it away like Jin Jue said, can she? Besides, it's true that the older a traditional Chinese medicine doctor is, the more experienced they become, and Jiang Shengnan also wants to take this opportunity to properly recuperate.

When it came time to pay the bill, Jiang Shengnan was unhappy to see Jin Jue show his membership card: "We clearly agreed that I would treat you."

Jin Jue stroked his hair gently: "Next time, next time I definitely won't argue with you."

Jiang Shengnan thought to herself, "Next time? When is next time? Tomorrow we're going to his friend's restaurant, and he'll definitely pay again. I also need to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. If I think about it, I'll owe Jin Jue a favor again."

If you keep owing favors, you'll eventually find yourself unable to repay them.

Jin Jue knew Jiang Shengnan's thoughts; she always wanted to settle things clearly with others, but he didn't want that. He wanted Jiang Shengnan to be entangled with him.

The next day, Jin Jue arrived at Jiang Shengnan's building at 10 a.m. After receiving a message from him, Jiang Shengnan could only grab her bag and go downstairs. In fact, since returning from N City, she hadn't driven a car and relied entirely on taxis for transportation.

She knew she hadn't been feeling well lately and was worried she wouldn't be able to concentrate while driving. After Jin Jue subtly inquired about this yesterday, he now brazenly came to pick her up from the neighborhood.

Jiang Shengnan couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart as the other party pressed her forward so gently yet forcefully. But no matter what Jin Jue thought, she had no time to think about it.

Completely severing ties with family has exhausted her energy, leaving her with no energy to think about anything else.

Jin Jue leaned against the passenger door of the car. When the elevator doors opened, he saw Jiang Shengnan standing gracefully inside. He had rarely seen Jiang Shengnan before; she was almost always bare-faced.

But today she seemed to be wearing makeup and her clothes were very elegant. Her aesthetic leans towards the classical; on the several times we met, she had been wearing modern Chinese-style clothing, either a horse-face skirt or a cheongsam.

Today she wore an apricot-colored mid-sleeve cheongsam, her long, jet-black hair loosely tied up with a jade hairpin, and only two jade bracelets adorned her wrists, which made a soft sound as she walked.

Jin Jue glanced down at his clothes. Since he was going to support a friend, not for a formal business meeting, he was dressed casually. He wore an apricot silk shirt with black trousers, making him look like he was wearing matching outfits with Jiang Shengnan.

As soon as Jiang Shengnan stepped out of the elevator, Jin Jue strode up to her and asked, "Have you had breakfast yet?"

Jiang Shengnan pinched the bridge of her nose: "I just ate a little something, I'm not hungry now."

Jin Jue looked down at her: "Didn't sleep well last night? Had insomnia again?"

“A little,” Jiang Shengnan admitted. “To be honest, last night at the restaurant was the best night I’ve slept in the past two weeks.”