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Chapter 658: A little distance makes the reunion sweeter than a honeymoon

Chapter 658: A little distance makes the reunion sweeter than a honeymoon

"Miss..."

Kim Joohyun tried to stop her, but Shi Qianxi didn’t get it and raised her hand to press the doorbell.

"Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong..."

It wasn’t long before.

The door opened.

Inside was a neatly dressed middle-aged man, probably around forty, with an elegant demeanor.

Seeing Shi Qianxi, he was obviously taken aback, then frowned and spoke in Korean.

It was probably something like "What do you want?"

Shi Qianxi didn’t say a word, turning her head to signal Kim Joohyun to come over.

Realizing she might have caused trouble tonight, the face under Kim Joohyun’s mask had turned from red to pale, and she approached slowly.

The middle-aged man in the room was initially puzzled, as Kim Joohyun was wearing a mask, but when she bowed and greeted him, he suddenly realized who she was.

He showed no surprise; instead, his face turned instantly ashen. He glanced at Shi Qianxi and the others, then without another word, closed the door behind him.

"Bang!"

A heavy slamming noise echoed through the corridor.

Kim Joohyun’s eyes trembled as she looked at the closed door, filled with panic.

The guest had clearly misunderstood.

"That’s enough, isn’t it?"

Jiang Chen had come over.

Shi Qianxi, still silent, glanced at Jiang Chen and turned to walk back.

Kim Joohyun, like a soul detached, stood in the hallway.

Jiang Chen had a rough idea of what had happened tonight; indeed, there’s no smoke without fire. The artists from Korea weren’t as glamorous as they appeared on the surface; how lowly they must be behind closed doors.

Especially the female artists.

The heavy price they must pay to stand out.

This new generation idol was no exception.

Only tonight, because of her own carelessness, she seemed to have dodged a bullet.

Of course.

For her, no one knew whether this could be considered as luck.

Shi Qianxi had left.

But Jiang Chen couldn’t leave.

Even though this wasn’t his business, seeing her standing there, lost and disoriented, he couldn’t just leave her there.

"Miss Kim Joohyun, do you want to go back in? I can explain for you."

His gaze was devoid of disdain, very clear.

Kim Joohyun looked up, her eyes beyond the mask, empty and lifeless.

She shook her head.

"No need."

Jiang Chen fell silent.

Then, Kim Joohyun bowed to him again.

"I’ve caused you trouble."

Jiang Chen showed a faint smile, "It’s okay."

"Then I’ll be going first."

Jiang Chen nodded.

Kim Joohyun brushed past him heading to the elevator, her demeanor calm, but her figure emanating a touch of frailty.

After watching her enter the elevator, Jiang Chen returned to room 2321.

"Where is she?"

Shi Qianxi sat on the sofa, calmly sipping tea.

"She’s left."

Jiang Chen closed the door.

"Can’t you consider others for once?"

"Consider? Why should I consider for her? Do I know her?"

Shi Qianxi retorted, it seeming like most of her anger had dissipated.

She was certainly a smart person. Though there had been no communication, from the reaction of the man in room 2312, she had already figured out the answer.

In her world, such things were not at all surprising.

"With so many people in this world, if I have to consider everyone’s feelings, would I ever get anything done?"

Jiang Chen had no response.

"Besides, I rushed over here to meet you without even eating dinner, only to see you on a date with another woman. Shouldn’t I be angry?"

"What do you mean ’date’? She just knocked on the wrong door, that’s all."

"You’re really lucky, with so many rooms here, to be the one she just happened to knock on."

"Isn’t it because the room numbers were similar?"

Jiang Chen gave a wry smile.

Shi Qianxi put down the cup and stood up: "I’m hungry."

"I’m afraid it’s gotten cold by now, let’s reorder."

"There’s no need."

Shi Qianxi went to the dining table, sat down, and started tasting the food with her chopsticks.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Chen, with words still left unsaid, found them impossible to voice.

"What are you staring at? Sit down and eat. It looks like you haven’t had a bite either."

Shi Qianxi looked up and called out, her temper flaring up quickly but also fading fast, as if nothing had happened just moments ago.

"Haven’t had dinner yet at this hour?"

Jiang Chen sat down.

Shi Qianxi simply shook her head without explaining, and lowered her head to eat her meal. A few strands of her hair fell along her temples, and there was a hint of barely noticeable fatigue at the corners of her eyes.

He had thought about arguing with the lady, but seeing the situation, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but heave a silent sigh and chose to eat quietly without saying a word.

"How’s my dad?"

While eating, Shi Qianxi asked.

"Doing well, looks even healthier than the average person, and with Aunt Meng looking after him, you don’t have to worry."

Shi Qianxi smiled, "I’m not worried; I just want my dad to recover quickly so I can hand Jin Hai back to him."

Jiang Chen smiled.

"Then you’d better be mentally prepared. From what I’ve seen, Uncle Shi doesn’t seem inclined to return to work any time soon. He might already be preparing for retirement."

"Retirement? Wishful thinking—I don’t agree."

Her words were strong, but Shi Qianxi’s tone was much softer, making it clear that during her time acting as the chairman of Jin Hai, she had already gotten a taste of the pressure of the position and understood her father’s challenges.

Jiang Chen didn’t join the conversation. The Shi Family’s affairs were none of his business, and that was how it had always been and how it would remain.

"What are you thinking about?"

Shi Qianxi stopped her chopsticks and looked at him, a mischievous gleam in her eyes.

"Still thinking about that actress just now?"

"No."

Jiang Chen quickly shook his head.

"What did she say her name was?"

"Kim Joohyun."

"Right, Kim Joohyun. I think I’ve heard of her. Among female artists in Korea, she should be considered quite beautiful."

Shi Qianxi muttered to herself.

Jiang Chen wisely didn’t bite.

"However, those Korean actresses don’t have the kind of fortune that our domestic stars do. They earn money for their company during the day and have to sleep with high-ranking officials and businessmen at night. The man she was with just now could have likely been some big shot in Korean politics."

Shi Qianxi said blandly.

"Don’t make it sound so unpleasant."

"I’m stating facts."

Shi Qianxi fiddled with her chopsticks. "Actually, I feel quite sympathetic towards them. They live without any dignity, just like puppets, like machines."

Jiang Chen laughed in disbelief, "Yet your attitude earlier didn’t seem to reflect that."

"What about my attitude? Did I hit her or scold her?"

Shi Qianxi challenged.

Jiang Chen shook his head, not wasting his energy on arguing.

"To defend someone like that after only one meeting, it seems those Korean actresses really do have a way of seducing men. No wonder they overshadow our domestic stars."

Shi Qianxi grumbled.

Jiang Chen didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

"Why are you not talking? Did I hit a nerve, are you feeling guilty?"

Shi Qianxi’s smile was teasing; her oval face, lively and bright under the light, looked so different from her earlier intimidating coldness—it was like looking at two different people.

"I can’t be bothered to banter with you."

Jiang Chen continued eating.

"You don’t have to argue with me, but have you thought about what to do with that Kim Joohyun? She offended a guest this time; her fate could be quite grim. You wouldn’t believe the kind of torment those Korean elite can inflict on people."

"According to you, she and I don’t know each other. What does it matter to me what happens to her?"

Jiang Chen replied impassively.

Shi Qianxi laughed in surprise, "Wow, when did you become so cold-hearted? Jiang Chen, this isn’t like you."

Jiang Chen remained silent.

Shi Qianxi stopped her teasing.

"You must be tired from the flight. Get some good rest tonight. Goodnight."

There was no scene of rekindled passion, as might have been expected after a short separation.

Unexpectedly, after dinner, Shi Qianxi took the initiative to leave.

Jiang Chen was surprised.

She wasn’t just putting on airs; Shi Qianxi really did pick up her bag from the sofa and began walking towards the exit.

"If you want to help that actress, I don’t mind. She still has quite a following in Korea. If you could sign her on, CX Entertainment would be making a move towards the international market."

On her way to the door, Shi Qianxi paused, said her piece, and then continued walking to the door, pulling it open and leaving.

"Bang."

The door closed.

Jiang Chen stood inside the room, gazing at the door, and suddenly chuckled.

He hadn’t expected her to show such kindness.

Indeed.

Humans are not heartless plants.

Who could be without emotion?

Moreover, as a woman herself.

To be frank.

He now felt that the lady truly understood his character very well, yet it seemed that he didn’t quite understand her in return.

Jiang Chen let out a breath and went into the bedroom to take a shower.