Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 342 Best Friend Advises to Break Up
On Sunday morning, Zhu Suosuo arrived at the Jiang family's house.

In the room, Jiang Nansun sat on the edge of the bed, Dai Yin was carefully folding her daughter's clothes neatly, Zhu Suosuo was also helping to tidy up, and Jiang Pengfei stood aside with a slight frown and a hint of helplessness on his face.

Dai Yin had no objection to Jiang Nansun's decision; she always respected her daughter's ideas.

However, the way he looked at his daughter inevitably carried a hint of reluctance.

Seeing this, Zhu Suosuo comforted her, "Uncle, Aunt, don't worry, I will take good care of Nansun."

Dai Yin took Zhu Suosuo's hand and said earnestly, "Suosuo, then I'll have to trouble you. If you need anything, just tell Auntie."

Zhu Suosuo smiled broadly and said, "It's no trouble at all, Auntie. I'm so happy that Nansun is living with me."

Jiang Pengfei's tone softened: "Nan Sun, if you miss your mother, you can come back anytime."

If you want to stay at Zhu Suosuo's place, then go ahead. It's better than staying at that kid Zhang Anren's place.

He didn't want his relationship with his daughter to become too strained, as he hoped she would put in a good word for him in the future.

Judging from his daughter's attitude towards Lin Yuan, although he didn't say anything, Jiang Pengfei could tell that his daughter definitely had feelings for Lin Yuan. Given time, it was very likely that his daughter and Zhang Anren would get together after breaking up.

Dai Yin smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "Your dad is right. If you miss us, just take a taxi back."

Jiang Nansun nodded slightly.

Zhu Suosuo smiled and replied, "Auntie, I live very close to here, so it's very convenient for me to come back."

The group helped carry the luggage and went downstairs together.

Jiang Nansun looked at the old lady sitting in the living room on the first floor and said softly, "Grandma, I'm leaving."

"Okay, be careful. If you don't have enough money, tell your mom."

Grandma Jiang didn't care much about Jiang Nansun moving out. In her opinion, girls would get married sooner or later, so it didn't make much difference whether they moved out early or late.

Zhang Anren specially borrowed a car to help with the move. After Jiang Nansun came out, he carefully put all the things into the trunk, and then Jiang Nansun and Zhu Suosuo sat in the back seat together.

Zhu Suosuo held Jiang Nansun's hand, her tone slightly regretful: "If I had known you would move in with me, I should have waited for you to come and we could decide together when we were looking for a place."

Jiang Nansun smiled and said softly, "It's okay, I'm not picky. Besides, I've seen your house, it's very nice and comfortable."

"Now that we're living together, we'll have endless things to talk about every day."

The car quickly arrived at Zhu Suosuo's building.

After the two women got out of the car, Zhang Anren greeted them with a simple smile, "Don't move, I'll carry it."

Jiang Nansun seemed to be used to Zhang Anren's attentiveness. Seeing this, Zhu Suosuo did not stand on ceremony with him, took Jiang Nansun's hand, and walked ahead with light steps.

Zhang Anren followed behind, carrying two large boxes.

After entering the room, Zhu Suosuo took Jiang Nansun's hand and said, "Nansun, take a look, which room would you like to stay in? You can stay in mine if you want."

"I'll stay in this room, next to yours," Jiang Nansun said, pointing to a bedroom on the north side.

Zhang Anren placed the two suitcases in the room, glanced around the house briefly, and then hurriedly went downstairs to move the rest of his luggage.

After he carried the remaining boxes upstairs, he gently knocked on the door.

Hearing the noise, Jiang Nansun went to open the door.

While Zhu Suosuo was away, Zhang Anren asked in a low voice, "How could Suosuo afford to rent such a nice house?"

"It's the one Lin Yuan rented for Suo Suo last time."

"This rent must be expensive, how come Lin Yuan is so willing to spend it?"

“They were friends to begin with, and this shouldn’t be a big deal for Lin Yuan.”

"What are you mumbling about?"

Seeing that Jiang Nansun hadn't come in yet, Zhu Suosuo walked out of the room and asked.

"It's nothing." Jiang Nansun jogged forward, took Zhu Suosuo's arm, and explained, "Zhang Anren said this house is very nice, and it doesn't look cheap."

Zhu Suosuo replied with a smile, "Yes, the rent is higher than my salary."

Zhang Anren followed behind, carrying the remaining luggage into Jiang Nansun's room.

Zhu Suosuo was about to help Jiang Nansun pack up when she saw Zhang Anren standing there staring blankly. She teased him, "These are all Nansun's personal belongings. Are you just going to stand here and look?"

Jiang Nansun didn't blame Zhu Suosuo; she just shook Zhu Suosuo's arm and shook her head in a slightly coquettish manner.

Zhang Anren smiled and said, "Then you guys pack up first. If you need any help, just let me know."

As soon as Zhang Anren left, Zhu Suosuo immediately opened her suitcase, deftly took out her clothes, and hung them one by one into the wardrobe.

Jiang Nansun asked with a smile, "Lin Yuan rented such a nice house for you, could it be that he has feelings for you?"

“If he were interested in me, I wouldn’t be at a disadvantage,” Zhu Suosuo said with a smile. “But he doesn’t seem very interested in me. He only hugged me once in front of my aunt and helped me rent a house. Maybe that’s why.”

Jiang Nansun thought to herself, Lin Yuan had indeed spanked her and held her hand, but she naturally couldn't say these things out loud. She just smiled and asked, "If he were to pursue you, would you really be willing?"

Zhu Suosuo replied matter-of-factly, "Of course I'd like to. Hmm... I racked my brains trying to think of him, but I can't seem to find any flaws. He's handsome, capable, and has a gentle personality. Where can you find such a good person?"

Jiang Nansun chuckled and said, "Oh, you're just being infatuated."

"To be honest, I wouldn't dare to hope that anyone would be interested in me."

Zhu Suosuo's face fell, she pouted, and pretended to look pitiful.

Jiang Nansun laughed at her words and put his arm around her waist: "No, you're so great, anyone who doesn't like you is blind."

The two women chatted and laughed until they had tidied up everything in Jiang Nansun's suitcase before leaving the room.

Zhang Anren was sitting on the sofa in the living room. When he saw the two women come out, he immediately came over and said, "I see that the kitchen here is quite well-equipped. I'll go buy some groceries and cook something for you later."

Zhu Suosuo complained, "Zhang Anren, can't you spend money to treat us to something nice to eat outside?"

Jiang Nansun knew her boyfriend was calculating: "Just let him off the hook."

Zhu Suosuo patted her chest: "It's okay, I'll treat you to dinner."

The three of them had lunch together, and Zhang Anren paid the bill. After that, Zhu Suosuo sent Zhang Anren away.

After all, there are two women in the family, and it's not very convenient to have Zhang Anren around.

The two sat on the living room carpet and began to chat.

"You can stay here with me from now on. Your father won't bother you, and you can also test Zhang Anren a bit more."

"What kind of test?"

Zhu Suosuo sighed, "I thought Zhang Anren wouldn't be willing to pay for the meal today."

Jiang Nansun's voice remained soft and gentle: "Although Zhang Anren is usually a bit thrifty, he is actually really good to me."

Zhu Suosuo said seriously, "Let me tell you, the reason why a woman shouldn't marry down isn't because she's greedy for vanity, but because it will make her mindset unbalanced."

Jiang Nansun chuckled lightly: "No, I'm prepared."

Zhu Suosuo looked at Jiang Nansun seriously: "I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about him. He's climbed up to you, and to save his pride, he's going to put you down. If you're doing well, you can accept some of his grievances, but if you're just getting by, how can you accept his mistreatment?"

When you're in love, things like being poor, being eccentric, being weak and hesitant, or being aloof and proud all seem like unique flaws. But once you're living together, those flaws might disappear.

This is Zhu Suosuo's truest thought.

She didn't believe in the idea that love conquers all; it was just an unrealistic fairy tale.

For example, not long ago, my aunt was hospitalized with gallstones, and my uncle stayed by her side every step of the way, bringing her water, feeding her medicine, and wiping her body. It looked like a very happy scene.

But in reality? This did nothing to alleviate my aunt's physical pain.

My uncle couldn't bear to buy a pain pump that costs 800 yuan, and maybe my aunt couldn't bear to use it either, but in any case, she vowed that she would never live such a poor life in the future.

Looking at Zhu Suosuo's serious expression, Jiang Nansun knew that no matter how much her family opposed her and Zhang Anren, it wouldn't change her mind. But since her best friend Zhu Suosuo said so, she couldn't help but waver.

This is the devastating power of a best friend's advice to break up.

However, Jiang Nansun still said softly, "No, it won't happen."

"You're blind, you know that?" Zhu Suosuo pinched Jiang Nansun's cheek and teased, "Hurry up and grab me, I'll be your ears and your eyes from now on."

Jiang Nansun shook her head arrogantly, her eyebrows curved, and she raised her chin and hummed softly.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city.

Lin Yuan was accompanying Amber as she swung her club at the bowling alley.

Amber was quite surprised, not expecting Lin Yuan to be so good at this sport.

The two of them played back and forth, having a great time.

During this time, Da Bolang did not resist Lin Yuan's tentative and ambiguous actions.

After they finished playing, Lin Yuan naturally put his arm around Amber's waist and went shopping, picking out some things for her.

After that, the two went into a hotel.

April has been single for a while now. It's not easy to find a suitable marriage partner in a sales position, especially for an outstanding salesperson like her.

Naturally, some physiological needs remain unmet for a long time.

Now that Lin Yuan has appeared, mature and respectable, with just the right amount of enthusiasm, even if they can't become lovers, just having a night of pleasure doesn't seem so bad.

……

Time flies.

Three weeks flew by.

During this period, Lin Yuan had dinner with Tang Xin once.

The two didn't talk much about work, but simply chatted about their hometowns, experiences, and so on, which gradually brought them closer together.

As the conversation got more interesting, Lin Yuan subtly mentioned that he would have a greater say in Jingyan in the future, mainly because he did not want Jingyan to become a one-man show, as one person's wrong decisions would damage the interests of the entire Jingyan.

Tang Xin is a smart person; when talking to a smart person, you don't need to say too much.

Moreover, this was the first time the two had spoken, so some things were best left unsaid and there was no need to delve too deeply into the topic.

……

Jiang Nansun returned to his residence.

Zhu Suosuo was busy in the kitchen wearing an apron, and soon brought out two bowls of plain noodles with scallions floating on top.

As she ate the bland plain noodles, Jiang Nansun's mood worsened. She frowned slightly and said with some frustration, "Suo Suo, don't you think Zhang Anren is sometimes... a little too shrewd?"

Zhang Anren's actions today have really made her feel suffocated.

It was clearly Wang Yongzheng who added his name to the Songjiang Boutique Hotel commemorative album sample, but Zhang Anren claimed that he had asked Lillian to intercede with Professor Dong, which is how he got his name added.

The arrogance in his tone made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

Zhu Suosuo put down her chopsticks, raised an eyebrow, and said, "What happened? Didn't you say he was meticulous and thoughtful just a while ago?"

"that is……"

Jiang Nansun explained the whole story to Zhu Suosuo in detail.

Zhu Suosuo frowned, getting straight to the point: "So you mean he fabricated a story about how he sacrificed so much for you in order to make himself more worthy of you, hoping you would feel grateful to him?"

Jiang Nansun was taken aback: "But what does he want my gratitude for?"

"In your eyes, love is simply about two people truly loving each other, but in his eyes, love also includes considerations of wealth and status. He's always known in his heart that he's not good enough for you, so he wants to use this kind of thing to make you...grateful and devoted to him?"

Jiang Nansun didn't speak, but just sighed softly.

What she cares about is whether Zhang Anren is sincere in this relationship.

Zhu Suosuo said in a deep voice, "What I want to know more is whether Zhang Anren has used this trick on you before, and it just so happens that you discovered it this time."

As expected, upon hearing this, Jiang Nansun quietly became wary.

She suddenly felt a chill of fear; she didn't want to remain a fool, kept in the dark by Zhang Anren.

As she was pondering this, Zhu Suosuo changed the subject, saying with a distressed expression, "We're almost starving at home, and there's still a week until payday. What are we going to do?"

Jiang Nansun was also in a dilemma, "Me too, I've already spent all my allowance."

Her dissatisfaction with Zhang Anren had not yet dissipated, and she was too embarrassed to bring it up with him.

Zhu Suosuo's eyes darted around, and she suddenly leaned closer: "Why don't we invite Lin Yuan over for dinner, and while we're at it, we can... borrow some money from him."

Now that Nan Sun harbors resentment towards Zhang Anren, it presents Lin Yuan with a perfect opportunity to express his opinion.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nansun had a sudden thought; this was indeed a good idea.

Having not seen Lin Yuan for three weeks, Jiang Nansun was honestly starting to miss him.

It was simply because a friend missed him.

Lin Yuan, who is the resident manager of Songjiang Boutique Hotel, has not appeared since the last time.

She messaged Lin Yuan to ask about it.

However, Lin Yuan replied that she could keep an eye on the hotel and would let him know if anything happened.

She had boasted to Lin Yuan before, but then turned around and asked him for money, so she inevitably felt a little ashamed.

Jiang Nansun asked, "Should I or you discuss the loan?"

“Go ahead and talk to him.” Zhu Suosuo immediately seized the opportunity, grabbing her arm and shaking it. “He even paid for this house I live in. If I borrow money from him again, I’ll never be able to hold my head up in front of him again. Please help me out.”

Jiang Nansun laughed as she shook him, and nodded slightly.

(End of this chapter)