Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Rejecting Women Who Try to Flirt
Ningwan waited at the door for a long time before Zhan Hanjue came out of the house.
However, he appeared pale and dejected.
He walked unsteadily, unlike his former firm and steady self, as if he might collapse any second.
Ningwan hurriedly stepped forward to support him.
With furrowed brows, she looked at him worriedly.
Zhan Hanjue shook his head, "I’m fine."
He pushed her hand away.
"You say you’re fine, but do you want me to get you a mirror so you can see your own face?" Ningwan retorted anxiously.
His face was so pale, and yet he claimed he was fine. Was she blind?
"Wanwan, give me some time to adjust. Sorry."
The man apologized painfully and pushed her away eagerly, leaving.
Ningwan furrowed her brows, but not knowing what to do, she could only call Chen Tan, telling him about the situation and asking him to find Zhan Hanjue.
She was very worried about what might happen to him if he went out like that.
After the call, Ningwan turned to look at Old Mrs. Zhan’s room.
She thought for a moment, then walked over and knocked on the door.
"Grandma, it’s me."
"Leave now!" Old Mrs. Zhan’s voice came from inside, "You’re carrying the Zhan family’s child, so I had to accept you before. But starting today, don’t come here anymore. I don’t even want my grandson, let alone you."
"..."
"Grandma, are you rejecting Zhan Hanjue because of me?" Ningwan asked.
Old Mrs. Zhan said, "It has nothing to do with you. From now on, none of you should come here."
After speaking, she said no more, regardless of what Ningwan said, refusing to speak again.
Ningwan, feeling helpless, had no choice but to leave.
Soon, Chen Tan called her and said he had found the boss.
Vice President Xia was accompanying him, so she shouldn’t worry.
"Xia Wenyuan?" Ningwan thought of the smiling man.
"Yes."
"Chen Tan, help me investigate one more thing," Ningwan said again.
"Alright, Madam, please go ahead," Chen Tan replied.
"Find out where Li Qingqing is. I want to see her," Ningwan said.
Chen Tan paused in silence.
After a while, he sheepishly said, "Madam, it’s better to inform the president first."
"Chen Tan, he’s in a bad mood right now. Why disturb him? If I ask you to investigate, just do it. Are you not going to listen to me?" Ningwan sternly questioned.
"I wouldn’t dare not to; I’ll investigate immediately. But if you go out, you should take someone with you." Chen Tan said.
"I know, I’ll take Wangyue with me and have a few bodyguards follow us," Ningwan said.
Chen Tan quickly found Li Qingqing’s whereabouts. Coincidentally, she was filming in the neighboring city.
Ningwan snorted with laughter and immediately had Housekeeper Wu arrange a car to take Wangyue over there.
Zhan Hanjue, meanwhile, was drinking at a bar with Xia Wenyuan, completely unaware of Ningwan’s departure.
Chen Tan thought for a moment and then decided to call Xia Wenyuan.
When Xia Wenyuan received the call, he frowned: "Don’t tell him yet; he’s already in a bad mood. If he finds out about this, he’ll be even more upset. Tell the people following her to be alert and protect her well."
"Understood, Vice President Xia."
Xia Wenyuan hung up the phone, looked at Zhan Hanjue, who was sitting at the bar drinking, sighed lightly, and sat back down to continue accompanying him.
During this time, several pretty girls came over to flirt.
Zhan Hanjue’s presence was too striking.
Sitting there, he seemed like a radiant figure, naturally attracting attention.
However, as soon as they got close, they were tactfully turned away by Xia Wenyuan.
One particularly bold woman wasn’t discouraged even after being rejected by Xia Wenyuan.
Seizing the opportunity while Xia Wenyuan went to the restroom, she approached Zhan Hanjue again.
"Hey handsome, care for a drink?"
"Get lost."
The man coldly rebuffed her without the slightest emotion.
The woman was stunned and angrily swayed away.
Xia Wenyuan returned just in time to see the woman leaving.
Smiling, he said, "What, scared off another one? Mr. Zhan, at this rate, no woman will dare approach you."
"I don’t need other women."
"Yes, yes, you already have Miss Ye. So, why don’t you just drink a little and then go back so that Miss Ye won’t worry?"
"We’ll talk about it tomorrow. Going back now would only worry her more," Zhan Hanjue said.
He signaled for the bartender again, asking for a few more drinks.
Xia Wenyuan shook his head.
Whenever it’s about her, he’s always like this, every time.
But he doesn’t know how best to advise him.
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At this moment, Ningwan and Wangyue were already on their way to the neighboring city.
"Miss Ye, won’t Zhan Hanjue be angry if you don’t tell him?" Wangyue asked once more.
Ningwan replied, "No, and even if he is, I can calm him down."
"That’s called being spoiled and coquettish, isn’t it?" Wangyue said.
Ningwan gently patted her face and said, "You even know the term ’spoiled and coquettish’; you’ve learned a lot."
"Of course, I didn’t watch all those dramas for nothing," Wangyue said proudly.
"Then why don’t you agree to Wu? Wu is quite good, young and promising, very ambitious. Instead of watching sweet romances on TV all day, why not have your own sweet romance? Wu should be a good romantic partner. If he’s not, you can even train him to be. He seems tough enough for you."
"I don’t want to fall in love," Wangyue pouted. "In all those TV love stories, which one goes smoothly? There must be struggles. I don’t want to wade into such troubled waters. I’m doing well now with good food, drinks, and TV. Why complicate things with a relationship?"
"Well, you do have a point," Ningwan said with a laugh.
Actually, she wasn’t keen on getting emotionally involved initially either.
Unfortunately, she met Zhan Hanjue.
In this world, there’s always that one person who’s uniquely different to you.
All your indifference and perseverance can easily crumble when you encounter that person.
Zhan Hanjue was her destined hurdle.
"I know this movie, it features one of my favorite male stars. Can I ask for an autograph?"
Wangyue excitedly shook Ningwan as she got off the car and saw the crew’s poster.
Ningwan said, "You can ask for an autograph if they agree, but don’t bother them."
"Don’t worry, I’m a fan with self-restraint," Wangyue boasted.
Due to Chen Tan’s connections, Ningwan and Wangyue easily entered.
Seeing Ningwan with bodyguards and dressed elegantly, people initially thought she might be a star.
However, they couldn’t quite figure out which star she was.
When the director heard about it, he came over to inquire.
Ningwan smiled and said, "Hello, I am Madam Zhan, and I’m here to see Miss Li Qingqing."
Upon hearing the name Zhan Hanjue, the director became respectful.
Even though Zhan Hanjue was not involved in the entertainment industry, his reputation was widely known.
Politely, he said, "Madam Zhan, please wait a moment. I’ll send someone to fetch Qingqing right away."
He sent someone to get Li Qingqing.
Seeing how beautiful and refreshingly elegant Ningwan was, he couldn’t help but smile and ask, "Madam Zhan, would you be interested in acting?"
Though she was Zhan Hanjue’s wife.
The entertainment industry wasn’t short of rich heirs and people with substantial family backgrounds.
There was a chance she might be interested in this field.