When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1127 Shengnan 59
Jin Jue had some guesses as to why Jiang Shengnan had broken down, but he preferred to think he hadn't guessed anything at all. Love should be mutual, but his past seemed to have brought Jiang Shengnan nothing but pain.

She was so radiant and beautiful, yet she looked so haggard because of him. Jin Jue gritted her teeth and suddenly felt that fate really could play a cruel joke on people.

After experiencing countless trials and tribulations, he met the love of his life, but she was heartbroken because of his past experiences...

Jin Jue knew he was forcing the issue; given Jiang Shengnan's qualifications, she was definitely a top-tier match in the marriage market. But love is something that must be fought for and competed for, and right now, all he could hold onto was Jiang Shengnan's meager affection for him.

Inside the grand estate, looking at the rows of luxury cars, Jiang Shengnan's gaze was remarkably calm. If she wanted them, Tan You could have fulfilled her desires, but once she truly had the money, all her longing for them suddenly vanished.

Jin Jue came over and took her hand. Jiang Shengnan tried to shake him off but couldn't, so she ignored him. She looked up at Jin Jue and said, "You brought me here just to show off your luxury car?"

“Of course not,” Jin Jue patted her hair. “I just brought you out today to relax. You seemed to have a lot of fun at the resort last time.”

“The city center is bustling, and it’s easy to run into friends. You don’t want your friends to worry about you, so you might as well bring them here.”

Of course, he also had his own selfish motives; he wanted Jiang Shengnan to get a good night's sleep.

Leading Jiang Shengnan into the living room, the housekeeper served tea and snacks. As she was about to go to the kitchen to help, Jin Jue said softly, "Make lunch light: stir-fried magnolia petals, braised pork with bamboo shoots, and baby bok choy in broth..."

Listening to Jin Jue describe her favorite dishes, Jiang Shengnan sat silently in a corner of the sofa, unable to describe her feelings. After the housekeeper went to the kitchen, she looked at Jin Jue and said, "Jin Jue, let's talk."

Jin Jue paused, placing the teacup on the coffee table. He then looked at Jiang Shengnan seriously and asked, "Alright, what do you want to talk about?"

Jiang Shengnan paused for a moment, then suddenly raised her eyelids and looked directly at him: "You've been trying so hard to ask me out lately, is it because you like me? Or is it just because you find it novel? Is it just the thrill of new experiences?"

“It’s not just because of the novelty,” Jin Jue didn’t expect Jiang Shengnan to ask so frankly, but he couldn’t miss this opportunity, so he nodded seriously: “I really like you.”

"I can't pinpoint exactly when it started, but as I looked at you, I couldn't take my eyes off you. When you're in front of me, I feel like the time we spend together is incredibly short. But once we're apart, I start missing you madly."

"It's funny, after all these years of chasing after women, you're the only one who has truly moved my heart."

He seemed a little uncomfortable, and when he talked about the past, he admitted that he was indeed weak and short of breath.

Jiang Shengnan's fingers trembled slightly: "You have many choices, each one is young and beautiful, and they are all more perceptive and charming than I am. You don't need to waste your time on me."

“I’m already 37, and I’ve already wasted decades of my life. What’s a few more years with you?” Jin Jue said softly. “Besides, it’s not a waste of time. Being with you makes me feel quite at ease.”

"Even if we do nothing, just being together makes me happy."

Jiang Shengnan's eyelashes trembled slightly: "Even if I never agree to you?"

Jin Jue's heart sank, but he forced a smile: "It's okay. It's your business if you don't agree, and it's my business if I pursue you. Neither of us can control the other." Jiang Shengnan took a deep breath: "If you really like me, then let's... give it a try."

Even Jin Jue, who had seen his share of storms, was stunned by Jiang Shengnan's simple question, "Let's try." He leaned forward slightly: "You... you've agreed to my request?"

“Yes,” Jiang Shengnan nodded, “I don’t like things to be half-hearted. It’s either a complete relationship or a complete break. I’m giving myself a choice. If I lose, I’ll accept it. We should never see each other again, and I will forget you completely.”

Jin Jue dared not think too deeply about what she meant by completely forgetting him. He carefully held her fingertips and said, "Nan Nan, I will try my best not to let you lose."

Jiang Shengnan's eyes reddened: "This world is so unfair..."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Jin Jue knelt in front of her and put his arm around her shoulder, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones. "It's my fault, I'm not good enough for you. Don't worry, I will definitely clean up the past and make sure it doesn't affect our life now."

Jiang Shengnan blinked, and tears streamed down her face again.

“I know the past is part of your experience, and I know that dwelling on your past makes me seem unreasonable, but I just feel wronged. You were the one who provoked me first…”

"Why weren't you a good person from the start? Why are you causing me so much pain now?"

Jin Jue paused in stroking her hair: "It's my fault. I didn't keep myself pure before. Nan Nan, I don't need you to be so understanding. If you're wronged, just say it. Don't keep it bottled up inside."

"I know I am full of filth, yet I still yearn for the moon in the sky. It is my fault."

Jiang Shengnan fiercely wiped her tears on his shoulder: "It's all your fault. I was finally getting over it, and then you appeared in front of me again."

“I’m forcing you,” Jin Jue said, clenching his right fist into her lower back. “Nan Nan, this is the only thing I ask of you in this life. As long as you can see me, I’m willing to do anything.”

"Why are you speaking so humbly?" Jiang Shengnan pushed his chest, but Jin Jue wouldn't let go no matter what. Jiang Shengnan ignored him: "If others see this side of you, what about President Jin's reputation?"

"What's more important to me than your pride?" Jin Jue buried his face in the crook of her shoulder. Jiang Shengnan felt that it was a little wet. She tried to break free, but Jin Jue held her waist firmly and wouldn't let go.

After a couple of minutes of this, Jin Jue reluctantly let go of Jiang Shengnan, but this time he openly and honestly pulled her into his arms. Since Jiang Shengnan had agreed to be with him, it was only natural for him to hug his girlfriend.

“You cried twice today, let me get you an ice pack to put on it.” Jin Jue touched Jiang Shengnan’s eyes. She was always warm and cheerful, but now her eyes were as red as a rabbit’s.

Jiang Shengnan sat quietly in his lap. Originally, she was going to give up on Jin Jue. But the moment he told his aunt about his preferences, she was completely swayed.

Sure enough, she was still too starved for love. Just because someone remembered her food preferences, she completely softened. Jiang Shengnan forced a smile, feeling her eyes sting again.

Even though Tan You knew all her preferences and cared about her a lot, it was still different. The care from a man and the care from an elder were completely different.