Out of control and sinking

Even after hanging up the phone, Xu Yun's smile hadn't completely faded. As she sipped her tea, her mood improved.

Jiang Ruan, oh Jiang Ruan, I'd like to see.

What do you have to compare with Wan'er?

In terms of family background, the Bo family and the Su family are old friends.

Although the Su family's financial resources were indeed far inferior to those of the Bo family.

However, the Bo family does not rely on marriage alliances to consolidate its group.

In terms of looks and talent, Su Wan is a renowned and accomplished actress with a reputation both domestically and internationally.

Naturally, he is no less capable than Jiang Ruan.

It was only because Wan'er wasn't around that Jiang Ruan was able to take advantage of the situation. She didn't believe that once Wan'er returned, Bo Ye's heart would still be entirely filled with Jiang Ruan.

Xu Yun snorted coldly, thinking to himself.

He was making plans in his mind.
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That evening, Sister Qin treated everyone in the company to a celebration at a bar for Jiang Ruan.

Tomorrow is the press conference for the new drama, and to avoid affecting her normal work, Sister Qin had everyone replace the high-proof liquor she usually drinks with fruit wine.

The atmosphere at the scene was very lively.

But Jiang Ruan was thinking about how to slip away; she wanted to go back as soon as possible to see Bo Ye.

Bo Ye gave her such great benefits, making her the spokesperson for the Bo Group.

Jiang Ruan was still completely confused all day.

There was nothing she could do, so she had to make a quick getaway by saying that her period was coming soon and she was feeling unwell. Sister Qin wanted to see her off, but she stopped her.

Sister Qin was worried: "Are you sure you can go back by yourself? It's not safe."

Jiang Ruan said, "It's alright, Sister Qin. I've called a car. I'll be going now."

After saying that, she grabbed her bag, clutched her stomach, and pretended to run away.

Sister Qin looked away, still thinking to herself, "Strange, I don't remember her period coming around this time. Wasn't it around the 10th of the month?"

Or did she remember it wrong?

Sister Qin couldn't remember either, so she simply stopped thinking about it. She knew Jiang Ruan well; she wouldn't do anything reckless. She guessed it was some urgent matter.

Relieved, Sister Qin turned and went back to the private room.

Jiang Ruan breathed a sigh of relief after getting into the car by the roadside. Wearing a mask that covered her completely, she gave the driver an address.

The driver replied, "Okay."

Then I drove off.

The night was exceptionally quiet, with streetlights streaming in through the window. Jiang Ruan opened her phone and started playing.

The thought of seeing the man soon filled her with excitement, and she was even wondering what to say to him.

"Sweet and coquettish?" Jiang Ruan couldn't say it.

She called him "brother" in a soft voice.
Let's skip it, I have a new drama press conference tomorrow.

Jiang Ruan was afraid that she wouldn't even be able to get out of bed, and if the media captured something she shouldn't have at the scene, she would lose face terribly.

Just then, the driver's serious voice rang out from ahead: "Miss, it seems like there's a car following us."

Jiang Ruan's heart skipped a beat: "Really?"

She turned her head to look, and the driver said, "Look at that white car. I've already made four turns, and it's still following me, like it's determined to keep chasing me."

Drivers who drive for long periods of time are very alert.

Jiang Ruan quickly realized something was wrong after he said that.

The car was indeed following them. No matter how well it was disguised, it would occasionally veer to the side, but it would quickly catch up again.

Jiang Ruan stared at them, her brows furrowed. There shouldn't be anyone who would leak her whereabouts.

Everyone in the company has signed a confidentiality agreement.

And who is that person?

What is their purpose?
Jiang Ruan couldn't understand it, but the most important thing right now was something else. She said calmly, "Master, let's change direction and not go there for now."

"From now on, drive however I tell you to drive. I know this place well."

The driver said, "Okay!"

That white car was like a sticky candy that you couldn't shake off.

It took Jiang Ruan almost an hour to shake them off.

“Miss, we’ve shaken them off!” the driver said.

Jiang Ruan saw it too; her forehead was covered in sweat. She let out a long sigh and leaned back in her seat.

She replied, "Mm." Jiang Ruan closed her eyes, her eyes filled with weariness.

"Miss, have you made an enemy of someone?" the driver asked her.

Jiang Ruan said, "I don't know either."

That excuse doesn't seem to hold water.

After all, that car had been chasing them for so long.

There's no grudge between us, it shouldn't come to this.

I think this driver is a nice person.

Jiang Ruan's lips twitched slightly, and she said, "Perhaps it was lust at first sight. After all, I had just come out of a bar with my friends, so I might have been targeted."

The driver sighed, "The world is still a mess. Bars and similar places are still unsafe. You'd better avoid them in the future."

"Judging from your voice, you're not very loud. You're probably in your early twenties. My daughter is probably around your age."

The driver's voice was filled with joy when he talked about his daughter.

A glint flashed in Jiang Ruan's dark eyes, and she smiled, "Is that so?"

"Then you are truly blessed."

The driver laughed and said, "I'm very happy. Although I haven't made a lot of money, my family is happy and harmonious, which is more important than anything else."

Jiang Ruan listened and softly hummed in agreement.

She turned to look out the window, a hint of sadness in her eyes. If her parents were still alive, she would have grown up in a happy family, loved and pampered by them.

She probably wouldn't have entered the entertainment industry then.

That meant I never had the chance to meet Bo Ye.

How could a girl from a humble background get involved with such a privileged young man?

Unfortunately, it's never been possible in this world.

Jiang Ruan arrived at the castle at almost 10:30. She originally wanted to go back early, but she didn't expect to encounter this situation and had to go back so late.

When she got off the bus, Jiang Ruan thanked the driver very sincerely.

You can pay for the taxi ride later.

Jiang Ruan walked into the castle, her fingers tapping on the screen. The fare wasn't expensive, only two hundred yuan.

But without thinking, she immediately tipped the driver 10,000 yuan.

Less than a minute after the tip was given, Jiang Ruan's phone rang.

Jiang Ruan knew who it was—the driver from earlier—but after thinking for a moment, she hung up.

She was still a little embarrassed to express her gratitude so directly, so she edited a text message and sent it over.

Thank you. Good deeds are rewarded. This is my expression of gratitude. I wish you eternal happiness.

After sending the message, Jiang Ruan turned off the screen, concealed the emotions in her eyes, and stepped onto the stairs.

What she didn't expect was...

Bo Ye was not at home.

They left this morning but haven't come back yet.

This made Jiang Ruan feel a little disappointed. She had been looking forward to coming back to see him, but he wasn't there.

But she was already used to this situation.

Jiang Ruan changed her clothes and went to take a shower.

Standing under the bathroom heater, sipping hot water, I was still thinking about the white car that had followed them that night.

What exactly was the purpose of those people following her?

Should we try to find her address?
This made Jiang Ruan wary.

After all, she was living in Bo Ye's house. If someone found out and reported it, it would be too late.

This is extremely detrimental to both her and Bo Ye.

No, we can't just let this go.

With something on her mind, Jiang Ruan wrapped her hair up, put on a bath towel, and went straight out the door.

She walked straight ahead, still wondering whether she should tell Bo Ye and ask him to help her find out who the person with that license plate was.

Bo Ye is knowledgeable and well-connected; he'll definitely find a way to investigate.

She was completely unaware that a man had appeared in front of her at some point.

Bo Ye watched helplessly as she, with her bare shoulders, slender and white swan neck, and the scent of peaches emanating from her body, rammed headfirst into his chest!