Out of control and sinking

Chapter 15 I'm just trying to reason with you

Jiang Ruan didn't even have time to exclaim in surprise.

Her slender, snow-white legs were exposed to the air, but what was even more striking were the conspicuous and terrifying bruises on her knees.

It was as if he had suffered some great torture.

Jiang Ruan has delicate, fair skin, so even a minor injury looks several times more noticeable than on an average person.

Looking at her knees, Jiang Ruan cursed Li Xin in her mind again.

She'll get her revenge sooner or later.

Seeing the man's face freeze instantly, his dark eyes fixed on the injury on her knee, Jiang Ruan silently swallowed.

It felt like the air temperature had dropped several degrees.

She tried to explain, "It's not that serious. You know my skin; even a small injury looks really scary."

Bo Ye certainly knew.

Her skin was the result of the three years of her being nourished by milk baths; it was white and smooth, just like that of a teenage girl.

But the person he cherishes and pampers is not someone to be bullied by others.

Bo Ye scoffed coldly, his tone filled with undisguised gloom, his icy question reaching her ears: "Is this what you call the effect of filming?"

Jiang Ruan blinked and her red lips moved slightly.

No response.

“No,” she said.

"If this isn't for filming, then what is it?" Bo Ye said coldly, "You're so arrogant with me, but you'd be a coward with others?"

"Let people bully you?"

After being told off, Jiang Ruan fell silent.

Her dark eyes stared at him stubbornly, as stubborn as a donkey, yet she seemed quite aggrieved. Who said she was a coward?

She knew, of course, that Li Xin was deliberately making things difficult, but the entire crew was there, including the director, so she couldn't cause a scene.

Li Xin couldn't deliver her lines, and the director gave her a severe scolding.

She knows her lines, and the director only praises her for being dedicated and understanding.

"Why don't you speak?"

Bo Ye raised his right hand, his slender wrist adorned with Buddhist prayer beads that made a crisp clinking sound, which, draped over the sleeve of his purple shirt, further accentuated his otherworldly and ethereal appearance.

Grabbing her slender chin, staring at the girl's small face, the man's grip wasn't strong, but the veins on the back of his hand were bulging, and his eyes held a hint of anger: "You were beaten up last night, and your leg is like this today. Don't you have any backbone? You just let people bully you..."

"I didn't let anyone bully me!" Jiang Ruan couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted him directly: "You don't understand the situation at the time. I was also very angry, after all, I was the one who was hurt and in pain, but I can't make a scene, understand?"

Jiang Ruan also felt wronged. What could she do except kick Li Xin out?

Thinking of this, she moved her red lips slightly, as if she wanted to borrow his hand.

But then I remembered that the show had been filming for almost a month.

Replacing them at this point will definitely affect their reputation.

After some hesitation, I decided to give up.

Bo Ye put his arm around her and listened to her words. He said casually, "Hmm, quite sensible."

"Then just bear the pain."

Jiang Ruan: "..."

Oh shit.

For some reason, hearing his tone, Jiang Ruan felt a nameless anger rising within her. She reached out and broke free of his arm, trying to get off his lap: "Let go of me!"

"I want to go down."

Bo Ye tightened his arms around her; her strength was nothing compared to his.

He said in a deep voice, "Don't move."

"You have an injury on your leg."

Jiang Ruan looked up and glared at him: "Then put me down."

Bo Ye stared at her with his dark eyes, as if he could see right through her soul.

The man's tone was cold and indifferent: "Did I say anything wrong?"

"Aren't you supposed to be sensible? You can't make a scene when you're injured like this."

"Yesterday it was my face, today it's my leg, what will it be tomorrow? Am I going to risk my life for this?"

Bo Ye sneered: "Your so-called understanding of the bigger picture is nothing more than forbearance, Jiang Ruan, is this how I taught you?"

Every word he said struck her like a dagger.

Their eyes met, and Jiang Ruan felt both angry and heartbroken.

Knowing that he was angry and on her side, she probably felt a little sorry for her.

After struggling with herself for a while, Jiang Ruan finally softened her stance and stopped arguing with him.

With her soft, red lips slightly parted, she stretched out her slender, supple arms and took the initiative to wrap them around the man's neck.

She pouted and said in a hurt tone, "Please stop talking about me."

"My leg still hurts."

"Bo Ye, it hurts."

The moment he was embraced, hearing her pout and act coquettishly, Bo Ye's brow twitched slightly, and the darkness in his eyes faded considerably.

Staring at the innocent little face so close to his own, the man sneered, "Now you know what pain is."

Jiang Ruan lowered her head and buried it in his neck, the air around her nose filled with the cool, masculine scent of cologne, which smelled wonderful and was very attractive.

She responded in a muffled voice, "Mmm."

“I’m not a coward, nor do I want to be reasonable. I also want to be a little unreasonable and domineering like her, but I’m a rational person.”

Jiang Ruan raised her head, her dark eyes sparkling brightly. He looked at her without speaking, but she continued with a firm and cold gaze, "But I won't tolerate her forever. If there's a next time, I'll show her in my own way what a fool she is."

She is a rational person.

Bo Ye had known about this all along.

That's what attracted him to her in the first place, because he also has very strong self-control.

After his anger subsided a bit, he said, "I told you, you can do whatever you want in the entertainment industry, and I'll take responsibility for anything that happens."

"Except for illegal activities."

As long as she doesn't violate any rules, she'll make the most of the entertainment industry.

He can also clean up her mess.

“But I don’t want to cause you trouble,” Jiang Ruan said. It would be a lie to say that he wasn’t touched by her words.

"You think I'm afraid of trouble?"

"It's just a matter of a word."

Jiang Ruan listened, her lowered eyelashes trembling slightly, without saying a word.

He's just saying it in the heat of the moment.

She doesn't like asking for favors, especially from him.

That's very undignified.

"Don't be a turtle." Bo Ye said coldly, "Did you hear me?"

"I hate weak people."

I hate even more those cowards who can only endure being bullied.

No future.

"heard it."

Jiang Ruan: "I'm neither a tortoise nor a weakling."

They were quite self-righteous about it.

Bo Ye glanced at her knees and sneered.

The meaning is self-evident.

Injuring yourself like this, what else could you be but a tortoise?
Jiang Ruan: "..."

Suddenly, a force was applied to her waist and arms, and with a dizzying spin, Jiang Ruan was placed on the sofa.

She watched as the elegant man in the purple shirt knelt down on one knee in front of her, his long legs bent, his well-defined hands holding her calf.

Jiang Ruan's heart pounded like thunder.

"I'll have someone send over some ointment." Bo Ye stared at it for a few moments, then glanced at her and frowned.

Injured like this.

Applying the medicine will help it heal faster.

As he spoke, the man reached for his phone.

Jiang Ruan quickly replied, "No need, Sister Qin has already sent someone to buy it for me, and said it will be delivered later."

"It should be arriving soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, the doorbell rang.

"Jingle Bell……"

Jiang Ruan looked over abruptly and tensed up instantly: "Speak of the devil, and he appears; it must be Sister Qin."

Bo Ye stood up and said in a calm tone, "I'll go open the door."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruan was utterly shocked: "No, you can't go!"

"Sister Qin doesn't know about your relationship with me. If she saw you here, she would definitely be shocked."

Good heavens, the president of the prestigious Bo Group is in her room!

Sister Qin must have been terrified.

Jiang Ruan was also good at keeping it a secret. For three years, apart from herself and her best friend Fang Yuan, no one knew about her relationship with Bo Ye.

Jiang Ruan was also thinking of herself; after all, to put it bluntly, she was just Bo Ye's mistress, someone he couldn't be seen in public.

Who knows, they might break up someday.

We'll have no relationship anymore.

So she feels pretty good as things are now.

Bo Ye stared at her with his dark eyes, his gaze unfathomable, making it impossible to discern his true emotions.

The doorbell was still ringing when Jiang Ruan said, "Why don't you go to the bedroom first? I'll be right back."

Jiang Ruan stood up; due to the height difference, she appeared extremely petite next to him.

She clasped her hands together, looking pitiful, and pleaded, "Please, please, we really can't let her know."

As she spoke, Jiang Ruan boldly reached out and pushed him, saying, "Be good, go inside and wait for me, I'll be done soon..."

Bo Ye was practically pushed into the bedroom by her.

After confirming that he had gone in, Jiang Ruan made a "shh" gesture with her hand.

The man's face had turned completely black.

Bo Ye pursed his lips tightly, never expecting that he, Bo Ye, would one day be hidden away.

She seemed very afraid that others would find out about their relationship.

Jiang Ruan turned to leave, but suddenly an arm reached out from behind, wrapped around her waist, and pressed her against the wall.

With them so close, her heart pounded. Before she could even speak, the man's hot, burning kiss landed on her lips, forceful and domineering, leaving her powerless to resist.

The doorbell kept ringing.

It touched Jiang Ruan's nerve endings.

Her brows were furrowed, and she seemed tense.

Reaching out to push him away, his voice was muffled: "Bo Ye, someone's here..."

But she was swallowed up in his kiss.

Jiang Ruan couldn't even understand why he suddenly kissed her; her hand, which was pressed against her chest, was pinned to the wall by him.

Their fingers were intertwined, and he restricted all her movements.

The man's aloof face was so close, his godlike handsome features were mesmerizing.

His breath, usually so indifferent, now burned with a fiery passion, carrying a faint scent of cigars. The doorbell was still ringing.

Finally, Bo Ye ended the deep kiss, raised his head and stared at her flushed cheeks.

She was so charming and coquettish.

She leaned against him, panting.

Adjustment of status.

He's so good at kissing.

She was completely overwhelmed.

Hearing her panting, Bo Ye's dark eyes darkened again. He raised his hand and wiped her lips, his voice hoarse, unintentionally arousing her desire: "Go."

If we don't go soon, the person delivering the ointment will be leaving.

Sure enough, the doorbell stopped ringing.

Jiang Ruan dragged her weak legs, hurriedly checked herself in the mirror to make sure everything was alright, and then went to open the door.

When the door opened, all that could be seen was Bai Yi's back.

It's not Sister Qin.

Jiang Ruan exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Bai Yi!"

Hearing a shout from behind, Bai Yi immediately stopped and turned back to the doorway.

Looking at Jiang Ruan, his eyes softened and his voice was magnetic: "I thought you weren't here, considering you haven't opened the door for so long."

Jiang Ruan made an excuse, scratching her head, "I was so sleepy when I got back that I fell asleep. Did Brother Bai Yi need something from me?"

Jiang Ruan had a very good impression of Bai Yi.

As the youngest veteran actor in the entertainment industry, Bai Yi has won many prestigious awards over the years. He is known for his humility, gentleness, and exceptional acting skills.

He is a recognized talented actor.

Jiang Ruan learned a lot from him. Although it was their first time working together, they cooperated very well.

He was also Jiang Ruan's idol.

"Here you go." Bai Yi handed her the plaster in his hand: "I bought this before. It's very effective for treating bruises. Kneeling for so long on a gravel road, even a grown man would probably be unable to endure it, let alone a girl like you."

"Using this will help you recover faster."

Jiang Ruan was flattered and somewhat surprised as she looked at the plaster being held up.

They meant well, so I couldn't refuse.

A smile lit up her face, and she said, "Okay, then thank you, Brother Bai Yi."

Her voice is naturally soft.

She speaks in a sweet voice, which is very endearing.

"You're welcome."

Bai Yi looked at her.

He said it with a serious expression.

"It's good to be responsible and have a sense of the big picture, but don't be too sensible."

"If Li Xin causes you trouble again, don't tolerate her. As an actress, she can't even act properly and keeps making mistakes. She might as well change careers."

His tone was very fair.

In the acting industry, Bai Yi has climbed from a novice to where he is today.

He met all sorts of people along the way.

People like Jiang Ruan, who are down-to-earth and dedicated to filming, only earn Bai Yi's respect.

On the contrary, people like Li Xin, whose minds are full of scheming against others and causing trouble.

Bai Yi was very disdainful.

It's better for the crew to have one less of these roundworms.

Hearing these words made Jiang Ruan feel very relieved.

My mood immediately improved.

"I know, Brother Bai Yi."

"Thank you, and here's the plaster."

Bai Yi hummed in agreement.

His gaze fell on her cheeks, as red as peach blossoms. He raised an eyebrow and blurted out, "Why is your face so red?"

Jiang Ruan's heart skipped a beat, and she raised her hand to touch her face: "Really?"

"Maybe it's because you just woke up and it's hot."

Jiang Ruan chuckled as she explained.

Bai Yi nodded: "Maybe."

"You must be tired after a long day, so I won't bother you any longer. Just put on the plaster and get some rest."

"See you tomorrow."

Jiang Ruan nodded: "Okay, goodbye, Brother Bai Yi."

"See you tomorrow."

Watching Bai Yi turn and leave, Jiang Ruan finally breathed a sigh of relief, touching her face. Was it very red?
It's all that jerk's fault!
Jiang Ruan cursed inwardly.

But looking at the plaster in her hand, she blinked, her eyes filled with surprise.

Bai Yi gave her some ointment?

This is truly a pleasant surprise.

After all, he was her idol, and Jiang Ruan still respected and admired Bai Yi.

So even after closing the door, the smile on her lips didn't fade.

Her gaze fell directly into the dark, deep eyes of a man not far away. He had one hand in his pocket, and his purple shirt and black trousers exuded an air of nobility.

Staring at her, a faint smile escaped the man's tightly pressed thin lips, seemingly indifferent: "You seem quite pleased?"

Upon hearing the question, Jiang Ruan's heart skipped a beat.

How come he came out so quickly?

Her right hand, which was holding the plaster, instinctively hid behind her back. She stammered nervously, "No...nothing."

"Why are you hiding?" Bo Ye lifted his foot and walked over, walking normally.

In Jiang Ruan's eyes, however, it seemed like she was being relentlessly pursued.

He scoffed, "Are you afraid I'll see another man giving you ointment?"

Jiang Ruan: "He and I are just colleagues."

Bo Ye remained noncommittal, standing in front of her and looking down at her.

"A colleague? Then why are you nervous?"

Jiang Ruan: "I didn't."

You're overthinking it!

Why is she nervous?

She didn't cheat on him, nor did she cuckold him.

"Brother Bai Yi?"

Bo Ye scoffed, leaned close to her ear, breathed hot air into it, and then bit her earlobe as punishment.

"You call me that quite affectionately, huh?"

The man's tone was ambiguous, tinged with a strange sourness.

Jiang Ruan winced in pain, instinctively backing away and rubbing her ear: "Are you crazy? Why did you bite me! It hurts!"

"I've already said that we have a normal colleague relationship, and he's also my senior. Isn't it normal for me to call him Brother Bai Yi? It's a term of respect, you know?"

Jiang Ruan's temper flared up immediately.

He said it without any politeness.

I just felt he was acting strangely.

Bo Ye wasn't buying it: "Educate me?"

His deep eyes were fixed on her.

Jiang Ruan immediately backed down: "No, I was just trying to reason with you."

Who is he? He is Bo Ye.

How dare she lecture him?

Looking across the entire capital, no one dared to educate him.

"Ah."

Bo Ye sneered: "There aren't many people in this world who dare to reason with me."

"You still dare to insult me."

"Jiang Ruan, you're the first one."

Jiang Ruan was unconvinced and bit her lip: "Who told you to bite me first?"

It wasn't like she insulted him on purpose.

She propped her neck up.

"And it bit so hard, even a rabbit will curse when it's cornered."

Bo Ye didn't argue with her.

He stared at her with his dark eyes, his tone cold and commanding: "In short, stay away from other men."

Jiang Ruan: "..."

She's as stubborn as a donkey.

Bo Ye's temples throbbed.

He composed himself and said.

"Come here, let me put a plaster on you."

Jiang Ruan then reacted: "Oh."

Bo Ye: "..."

Jiang Ruan sat on the sofa, her skirt lifted up to her thighs, while Bo Ye squatted in front of her.

Watching the man carefully apply the plaster to her, Jiang Ruan's mind was elsewhere.

Tell her to stay away from other men.

And what about him?
Will he stay away from other women?
Jiang Ruan pouted.

Double dog.

Gossip news reports every day that he has a white moonlight actress who is filming abroad, saying that the two are childhood sweethearts, well-matched, and were once deeply in love.

Although it's been three years.

But she is also unmarried and childless.

Maybe he'll come back someday.

At that point, she probably won't even have to put in any effort; he'll just take the initiative to break up with her.

Jiang Ruan scoffed inwardly.

After all, she's his ideal woman.

And with such a good family background, she has everything she could want.

How could she compare?

The living room was unusually quiet.

All that could be heard was their breathing.

Suddenly, a man's cool voice came from in front of him: "What are you thinking about?"

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