Jingxia Rose

Chapter 26026: Using her to avoid marriage
This matter was brought up by Qin Luoxi's father and Wen Jingyan. Although Wen Jingyan didn't interfere much in his son's love life, he knew that Ji Xian was by his side.

Qin Luoxi said she was going to Linqi to gain experience, but as the saying goes, those who are near the water get the moon first.

You know everything.

The Qin family's actions weren't entirely appropriate, but since the matter had been brought up, Wen Jingyan couldn't pretend he didn't know. So he discussed it with Sui Yi, who said, "Wen Qi will make his own judgment; we don't need to worry about it. Just tell him directly."

As expected, Wen Qi immediately refused as soon as Wen Jingyan brought it up.

Let's just say he's petty. He's still thinking about how Qin Luoxi embarrassed Ji Xian at the banquet last time, so he really can't give her a pleasant look.

They dismissed him with a simple "The company is not hiring outside at the moment."

Wen Jingyan, of course, wouldn't try to dissuade him; he simply told the Qin family the news as soon as he received it.

As for why the company's HR was also there when Qin Luoxi went to the company to find Wen Qi yesterday, it was really just a coincidence.

Qin Luoxi arrived first, and then the HR person came up to report something to Wen Qi, and they bumped into each other. At that time, Qin Luoxi was asking him why he wouldn't let her into the company.

Ji Xian was somewhat relieved to know that Qin Luoxi would not be joining the company.

It wasn't that she was afraid Qin Luoxi would steal it or anything; it was just that she was too lazy to deal with it.

Working with such a rich young lady must be exhausting.

She's already exhausted from working all day and dealing with so many things; she doesn't want to be mentally exhausted on top of that.

After getting off work at six o'clock in the evening, Ji Xian and Wen Qi went back to the old house together to visit Ruan Zheng.

It was rare for Wen Jingyan to be home so early. Sui Yi saw that Wen Jingyan had her usual gentle and kind smile on her face. "Ah Xian is here. I heard from Wen Qi that you went back to your hometown last week. When did you come back?"

"Auntie," Ji Xuan greeted her, then nodded to Wen Jingyan on the sofa, "Uncle."

Finally, he answered Sui Yi's question, "I arrived last night."

Sui Yi had the servants bring tea and snacks, and sat down with Ji Xuan. "I heard your second uncle injured his back. How is he now?"

Ji Xian was surprised; he hadn't expected Wen Qilian to tell them this.

"The surgery was successful, and they said she could be discharged next week." She glanced around casually, then asked, "What about Sister Ruan Zheng? How is she?"

Mentioning her, Sui Yi's smile faded, replaced by a hint of melancholy and heartache.

"After being discharged from the hospital, he stayed in his room and refused to come out."

The family prepared a wheelchair for her, and she didn't mind it. She sat in the wheelchair on the day she was discharged from the hospital. She just stayed in her room, didn't like to talk or laugh.

The psychologist Wen Qi found for her would come to counsel her every day, but with little effect.

Even though she was reluctant to accept the divorce, it was her own choice, and she could bear it.

The blow of a broken leg and a ruined future, though painful and heartbreaking, was an unavoidable fact. She gritted her teeth and struggled, but for the sake of her parents who raised her, she could barely bear it.

She originally thought it was just an accident, but the pain of being stabbed in the back by the person she trusted most made her doubt herself and even make her reflect on her actions.

Is she wrong?

She wanted to avoid any mistakes on stage, to showcase beauty to the fullest, to pursue fairness and justice, and to be strict with herself. Was that wrong?
Sui Yi sighed softly, "Ah Xian, go up and talk to her. I think she'll be willing to say a few more words to you and help us comfort her."

Ji Xuan came up and knocked on her door. There was no response. She hesitated for two seconds before calling out, "Sister Ruan Zheng, it's me. I'm coming in."

After saying that, he opened the door and went inside.

Summer days are long and it's not even seven o'clock yet, but the room is pitch black. Apart from the two wall lamps that provide a weak light, you can't even see the shadows of anything.

Ji Xian didn't dare let the light from the corridor in, afraid of disturbing Ruan Zheng.

"Sister Ruan Zheng, are you sleeping?"

"Ah-Xian?" A soft, slightly hoarse and weak female voice rang out in the darkness.

Ji Xian was taken aback. Usually, Ruan Zheng's voice was gentle and elegant, like a babbling brook in the mountains, melodious and pleasant to listen to.

In Xia Shun's room, a warm yellow lamp was lit, and a candlestick-shaped lamp was placed on the bedside table.

Ji Xuan walked over and said, "I just had a cup of fresh milk dumplings downstairs, and I thought it was pretty good, so I got you a cup."

"Thank you." Ruan Zheng propped herself up on her arms, and Ji Xian quickly put down his cup, helped her put a pillow behind her back, carefully helped her up, and then gave her the drink.

Ruan Zheng wasn't particularly interested in these things, but she still obliged to drink two or three sips of what Ji Xian brought out.

They put down their cups and looked at each other in silence.

Although the light wasn't very bright, her outline was clearly visible; Ruan Zheng had lost weight.

I've lost a lot of weight.

She looked even more haggard than before, and her eyes were red and swollen.

It seems she has cried.

Ji Xian reached out and grasped her hand, taking a deep breath, and suddenly said, "Sister Ruan Zheng, you did nothing wrong."

She spoke abruptly, her gentle tone resonating with strength and conviction, her eyes filled with unwavering resolve.

Yes, she just wanted to tell her that she did nothing wrong and that she didn't need to blame herself or reflect on her actions.

Ruan Zheng's heart, which had been built like a fortress, suddenly softened.

Even though the two hadn't even started talking, and had only exchanged a glance, Ji Xuan was able to speak three simple words that touched her heart.

What she lacked in her self-doubt was such a firm voice and answer, to tell her that she was right.

She wasn't wrong!
Ruan Zheng was actually quite repressed. Ji Xian opened up an outlet for her, and she suddenly had the desire to talk, but for a moment she didn't know where to start.

Ji Xian comforted her gently, and the two talked for a long time.

Sui Yi guessed that Ji Xian was staying up there for so long, and the two must be talking, so she didn't go up to disturb them, and even postponed dinner.

Ruan Zheng recounted the grievances she had suffered in the Jin family over the past few years, the pressure she faced in her career, and her feelings about being betrayed by Huang Yuying.

By the end, he was already sobbing uncontrollably.

Ji Xian felt very melancholy as he listened.

Ruan Zheng and Jin Chengye's relationship is undeniable and doesn't seem like an act. Jin Chengye has actually protected her very well, but since they are family, it's impossible to completely avoid it.

Those dirty tricks, exclusion, ridicule, and provocations are always unavoidable.

Ji Xian could hear Ruan Zheng's reluctance and sadness about the marriage, but there was nothing she could do.

Jin Chengye is quite capable. Hong Kong media have long reported that he is ruthless and surpasses his father in his methods. At a young age, he has already taken control of the entire hotel industry in Hong Kong. However, he cannot stand the pressure from his father and his three or four older brothers who are more than two cycles older than him.

His eldest nephews were only four or five years younger than him, and were equally ambitious.

To gain a foothold in the Jin family, one must have an eye on guard even while sleeping at night.

His agreement to the divorce was also a form of protection for Ruan Zheng.

In particular, it had been rumored earlier this year that the elderly patriarch of the Jin family was in poor health.

After hearing all this, Ji Xian felt very sad and melancholy. She was a good listener, and after Ruan Zheng had vented her feelings, she began to gently comfort her.

After saying all that and having a good cry, Ruan Zheng felt much better. "Ah Xian, thank you for listening to me."

"Sister Ruan Zheng, you're being too polite. I'm always here whenever you want to talk. Don't keep everything bottled up inside. It's good to have someone to share your burdens."

Knowing that Ruan Zheng needed time to sort out her emotions, she simply stood up and said, "It's time to eat. I'll go downstairs and check, then I'll come back up to call you."

Leaving the bedroom, Ji Xian let out a long sigh of relief.

Marrying into a wealthy family doesn't always bring happiness and joy.

She thought of herself and Wen Qi again, and just as she reached the middle step of the last staircase, the sounds of conversation from the living room faintly reached her ears.

"The Qin family's idea is now out of the question, which is good. Luo Xi is a good girl, but ultimately she is not suitable for our Wen family."

This was Sui Yi's voice, "What are you thinking? You're 30 this year, not young anymore, it's time to start thinking about marriage. Ah Xian is a good girl, what's the point of using her to avoid marriage?"

(End of this chapter)