A-List Actress: Paper Marriage but Pampering Billionaire

Chapter 985: Aggrieved

Liu Xiangqing was coaxed by Jiang Wenhao’s "sister-in-law," who said that her husband couldn’t coax anyone—look, he did it so quietly yet filled her heart with joy.She sat down and, with a smile, said to Jiang Jingheng: "Why didn’t Mu Yan come back with you today?"

"She went to a gathering with friends," Jiang Jingheng replied.

Liu Xiangqing teased: "Seems like you’re not as important as her friends."

Jiang Jingheng’s expression was indifferent, "Maybe you are not as important as she is."

Liu Xiangqing was momentarily speechless; this man still had his usual sharp tongue.

Jiang Wenhao changed the subject, "Not having dinner at home tonight?"

"No." Jiang Jingheng said softly, looking at his watch, "I have some business."

"No matter how busy, take care of your health." Jiang Wenhao reminded.

"I know." Jiang Jingheng nodded, "You take care too, brother."

"Your brother has me to take care of him, rest assured." Liu Xiangqing interrupted, then spread out the wedding magazine in her hand, flaunting it to him.

Jiang Jingheng happened to see it and glanced at both of them, asking, "Planning to get married?"

"Yes, grandpa said we’d set the date after the New Year." Liu Xiangqing beamed at Jiang Wenhao, "My brother’s and my opinion is to keep the wedding simple, no need for extravagance."

"Congratulations," Jiang Jingheng said sincerely.

"Thank you." Liu Xiangqing said, "Remember to prepare a gift."

After chatting with Jiang Wenhao and Liu Xiangqing for a while, Jiang Jingheng left the Jiang Family Mansion.

He checked the time—it was only seven o’clock, still a bit early to pick her up.

Jiang Jingheng locked his phone screen, ready to drive, suddenly glancing toward the second floor of the mansion.

From the time he could remember, he knew his father was an officer.

People aren’t born emotionless; he once longed for fatherly love.

But after repeated disappointments, seeing through the exploitation and schemes behind the warmth, his heart grew cold.

However, Jiang Zhenghong’s recent words reminded him of something.

Back then, Jiang Zhenghong suddenly retired, and after that, he brought him and Yin Manqing into the Jiang family.

Yet, he almost never saw him interact with Zhuang Shaoyang.

Though they were old comrades, they hadn’t contacted each other for years; just now, from his tone, their relationship seemed good, without any discord, hinting at some hidden secret.

After a moment of silence, he checked his watch, seven fifteen.

His handsome face suddenly showed a trace of irritation, time was passing too slowly.

At the Zheng Family Mansion, in the room on the second floor, Zheng Lu Hua sat on the bed with a sullen face, looking gloomy and unhappy.

Mu Yan and Lan Xi sat beside her, exchanged looks, and saw helplessness in each other’s eyes.

They had been comforting her for almost an hour, yet she still couldn’t cheer up.

"It’s hard to find an eight-legged frog, but is it hard to find a two-legged man?" Lan Xi said irritably.

Mu Yan pulled her softly, telling her to mind her words.

Lan Xi pursed her lips and continued, "It’s true. I think Jian Shaohan doesn’t know how lucky he is, ordering you around all day, without a hint of treating you as his fiancée. I see you as just a maid to him, and when the female lead appears someday, he’ll just kick you out."

Zheng Lu Hua, already feeling suffocated, burst into tears upon hearing this.

"Don’t listen to Lan Xi’s nonsense, it’s no one else’s business," Mu Yan quickly said.

Zheng Lu Hua sobbed, saying, "What am I doing wrong? Since we started dating, I’ve been accommodating him in everything, taking care of his needs meticulously. What more does he want? Why did he embarrass me in front of so many people and want to break off the engagement?"