Chapter 209

Jing Yi had long noticed Jing Zeqian's gaze and abruptly turned her head to catch him off guard.

"What is it?!"

Don't even think about figuring out her little schemes now!

Jing Zeqian quickly averted his eyes, "Nothing." He then changed the subject, "Oh, by the way, I haven't told you about the outcome of Song Yuanye's case, have I?"

Talking about Song Yuanye was definitely better than mentioning Shen Huaichu, right?

Jing Zeqian inwardly nodded in satisfaction, thinking he had successfully protected his sister's sensitive and fragile heart today.

Jing Yi furrowed her brows slightly. If he was going to talk about the outcome, why be so secretive about it?

"So?"

After being arrested, Song Yuanye still couldn't let go of his dream of becoming a top star, alternating between clarity and madness.

However, even though he didn't make it as a top star, his actions had become known worldwide. Not only did he have some existing fame, but the incident also involved a major racing event, the GT Championship, and the target of his actions was the daughter of a global top-tier conglomerate.

As a result, media outlets of all kinds were reporting on the incident.

In a way, it was a different path to the same destination.

Though he couldn't be a top star in the entertainment industry, with some effort, he could still dream of being a 'top star' in his lifetime—as long as he didn't die too soon.

Jing Yi was uninterested in Song Yuanye's affairs. As for what Jing Zeqian and the others were doing, she had no intention of getting involved.

She wasn't that 'kind'. The guy had tried to take her life, and she wasn't about to feel sorry for him or think the retaliation was too harsh.

Seeing her lack of interest, Jing Zeqian decided not to continue with the topic, lest it tarnish her ears.

He finished peeling the last grape, looking quite satisfied with the lumpy grape flesh in front of him.

Jing Yi's daily intake was strictly regulated, and he dared not let her eat more.

After washing his hands, Jing Zeqian took the tissue that Jing Yi handed him and wiped his hands, not forgetting her playful comment about his disheveled appearance.

He went back to the bathroom, stared at himself in the mirror, and examined himself carefully from side to side.

He muttered to himself, "I guess I do look a bit scruffy."

Jing Yi watched him and couldn't help but smile softly, her eyes filled with warmth and emotion.

How could she not know that Jing Zeqian was guarding her so closely out of fear that something might happen to her again? Every member of the Jing family was like that.

Though her identity was 'Jing Yi', from the moment she boarded the plane, she was no longer anyone else. Her interactions with the Jing family were genuine.

She was the Jing family's youngest daughter, and no one could replace that!

Jing Zeqian came out of the bathroom, and Jing Yi quickly hid her thoughts, teasingly looking at him.

"What's ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‍wrong? Isn't our Jing Shao supposed to be a big handsome guy even like this? Why start caring now?"

Jing Zeqian coughed lightly, putting his hands down, and retorted indignantly, "Of course! That's because you haven't seen it. As soon as I step out of this hospital room, there are plenty of people lining up to fawn over me!"

His voice raised a bit, as if to salvage his image in Jing Yi's eyes.

Jing Yi couldn't hold back her laughter. She thought that compared to the face that revealed Jing Zeqian's identity, if he were completely blackened, even more people would flock to him.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Come on! There's a rich, gullible fool over here!"

...

During Jing Yi's hospital stay, many visitors came to see her, including Shen Xi, who looked even more frail than she was.

After a few words, Jing Yi quickly had Chen Yisi take Shen Xi back to rest. Did she really want to be her hospital roommate?

There was also Li Chengsheng, who was busy cursing on her behalf. Her brother's friend was indeed still a hot-blooded teenager, and his fiery demeanor was unmatched.

Not only Li Chengsheng, but also his brothers. For a moment, Jing Yi felt like she was the big sister of some gang.

It was Jing Zeqian who thought they were too noisy and chased them all away.

There was Wen Yin, who personally made seafood porridge for her, but she couldn't eat it!

Watching Jing Zeqian enjoy it on her behalf and Wen Yin looking guilty, she didn't mind at all, though her tears streamed from the corners of her mouth.

Wen Yin genuinely thought seafood porridge was still porridge and that patients could eat it. Besides, he only knew how to make seafood.

But her brother was really going too far! Why was he enjoying it so much?!

Fortunately, Lin Ruiqing sternly stopped this scene, kicking Jing Zeqian out of the ward.

However, one day, an unexpected visitor arrived—Cheng Shu.

Jing Zeqian had already told Jing Yi about Cheng Shu's recent 'exploits', a person who single-handedly brought down her own company and had been trending on social media for days.

After thinking for a while, Jing Yi finally remembered who Cheng Shu was: "It's fine, Brother, let her in."

Jing Yi was quite surprised. She and Cheng Shu were only nodding acquaintances, and she hadn't expected Cheng Shu to come visit her.

Cheng Shu seemed a bit nervous, and after a few polite exchanges, the room fell into silence.

Jing Yi awkwardly fiddled with her hands, "I heard things have been lively around Miss Cheng lately." Cheng Shu was taken aback and smiled, "I mainly want to thank Miss Jing."

Thank her again?

Jing Yi was a bit puzzled. Why were so many people suddenly thanking her for no apparent reason?

This time, she had even been unconscious; could she still be helping people?

Cheng Shu smiled faintly. She owed her gratitude to Jing Yi. Perhaps it was Jing Yi's experiences that inspired her to want to shine in the sunlight.

Otherwise, she might not have had the courage to rebel.

Moreover, while it seemed she had single-handedly brought down the company, Cheng Shu knew that without the Jing family's backing, with just the evidence she had, she wouldn't have made it out of the company alive.

Jing Yi raised an eyebrow. Alright, since everyone was thanking her, she wasn't losing out.

"So, what are you planning to do next?"

With the company gone, Cheng Shu felt a weight lift off her shoulders. The incident had caused such a stir that her popularity had skyrocketed.

Thinking back to what her agent had said, it was a different path to the same destination.

Due to her newfound popularity, many entertainment companies had contacted her, expressing interest in signing her, including Startrack Entertainment.

However, Cheng Shu understood that Startrack's interest was likely due to Jing Zeqian's consideration for Jing Yi, buying her a favor.

But Cheng Shu couldn't bring herself to take advantage of Jing Yi again. She had already been pulled out by Jing Yi; she couldn't ask for more. So, she didn't sign with any company.

She decided to go solo.

It was risky, but with her current popularity, it wasn't impossible.

She still loved acting. Although she might not get the good scripts she had missed before, at least she was moving in that direction, which gave her some hope.

Listening to Cheng Shu's future plans, Jing Yi's lips curved slightly.

Compared to the Cheng Shu who had been behind Song Yuanye, with her flattering and awkward smiles, she preferred this one.