The streamer is incredibly popular, and the top spender on her is vying to pamper her.

Jiang Zhouzhou was surprised to run into Chaomu here, a hint of astonishment flashing in her eyes...

At the banquet, glasses clinked and guests chatted and laughed amidst toasts.

Jiang Zhouzhou's gaze fell on Chao Mu. The man was tall and slender, and his appearance and temperament were both outstanding.

In addition, given his status as a jewelry designer, many wealthy young ladies gathered around him and chatted happily.

Surrounded by the fragrance of clothes and the allure of hair, morning and evening seemed to become routine.

Jiang Zhouzhou couldn't help but smile, marveling at how popular Chao Mu was with women...

Just as I was hesitating whether to go up and say hello, Asahi's gaze fell on me.

With a slight smile, he whispered something to the lady beside him before walking towards Jiang Zhouzhou.

"Zhouzhou, it's been a long time," Chaomu said.

In fact, the two hadn't seen each other for more than five months since the awards ceremony.

His hair had been cut short, but dyed silver-gray, which made his light amber eyes appear even clearer, yet strangely alluring.

Even though the two are now barely acquainted, Jiang Zhouzhou still retains her first impression of Chaomu.

A dangerous yet alluring man!

Jiang Zhouzhou tilted her head slightly, smiled and said, "Yes, it's been a long time, Brother Chaomu."

Six months is enough time to change many people, and both of them have changed somewhat.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Zhouzhou suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, about Xiao Dian back then..."

"Thank you for not hurting him in the end."

I didn't think about it carefully at the time, but looking back, it went too smoothly when Chaoxi took her away, without any obstacles along the way.

Moreover, Chaoxi said that she would never betray Chaomu.

But in those short two days, her attitude suddenly changed...

Everything has a traceable path.

Everything Chaoxi did was with Chaomu's tacit approval.

Chao Mu lowered her gaze, gripping the wine glass tightly with her knuckles, causing even the tiny scratches on it to turn white.

"You're welcome. Actually... I regret it."

The last four words were spoken very softly and were drowned out by the noise of the banquet hall.

Jiang Zhouzhou looked at him blankly. "What?"

Chao Mu smiled and said, "It's nothing."

Suddenly, the lights overhead flickered.

Jiang Zhouzhou's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Before she could react, a hand pulled her into an embrace.

With a "bang," the elaborate and heavily crafted crystal chandelier crashed to the ground, scattering crystal shards everywhere.

The scene suddenly became chaotic.

Warm liquid dripped onto Jiang Zhouzhou's face. She raised her eyes and saw a cut several centimeters long running from Chao Mu's brow bone to her cheek, narrowly missing her eye.

Blood stained almost half of his face, and the crimson liquid dripped down, blooming on Jiang Zhouzhou's face, causing her pupils to shrink.

Many people were injured in the accident.

Jiang Zhouzhou sat in the hospital corridor, the minor wound on the back of her hand simply bandaged.

Compared to her, Chaomu's injuries were much more severe.

The wounds on his face were the least severe; his back and arms were covered in blood.

The operating room door opened, and Jiang Zhouzhou followed the medical staff into the ward.

The man who shone brightly at the banquet is now lying in a hospital bed, his face pale and bloodless.

Jiang Zhouzhou looked down at the man on the hospital bed, her expression complicated.

The gruesome wound on my brow bone has been stitched up, but it will definitely leave a scar once it has fully healed...

In the latter half of the night, Chaomu woke up.

Seeing the figure propping up his head against the hospital bed, his eyes were deep and dark.

Despite the pain in his shoulder, he slowly raised his hand, wanting to touch Jiang Zhouzhou's face. The girl, who was in a deep sleep, seemed to sense something and groggily opened her eyes.

"Brother Chaomu, you're awake."

Jiang Zhouzhou rubbed her eyes and asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Chao Mu shook her head slightly and said with a faint smile, "No, thank you for staying by my side all this time. I'm fine now, you should go back and rest!"

"No, you got injured saving me. How can I leave you alone in the hospital?"

Jiang Zhouzhou didn't dare to imagine what would happen if the crystal chandelier fell on her... her head would probably crack open on the spot.

Even now, I still feel lingering fear.

“I have already hired a caregiver, but she will not be here until tomorrow. I will try my best to spend time with you every day during your hospital stay.”

"besides……"

"Thank you, Brother Chaomu."

Jiang Zhouzhou lowered her head, her voice muffled.

She dared not look directly at Chao Mu's face; every time she saw the wound on his brow bone, guilt would surge up within her.

After spending the night in the ward, Jiang Zhouzhou asked for Chaomu's address so she could get him some clothes.

When Chao Mu heard Jiang Zhouzhou ask about his address, his expression became slightly unnatural.

After hesitating for a moment, he slowly said his address and the password to open the door.

"Is there anything else you need me to bring? I'll take it with me," Jiang Zhouzhou said.

Chao Mu pursed her lips and gave her a meaningful look. "No, thank you for your trouble."

Jiang Zhouzhou left the hospital only after the caregiver arrived.

We took a taxi to the location Chaomu had mentioned, and the route gradually deviated from the city center area.

It's a quiet villa area with few surrounding residents.

A light drizzle fell in the early morning, making the roads a bit slippery and the air filled with a damp smell.

Following the directions, Jiang Zhouzhou found the villa where Chao Mu lived.

She stopped in her tracks after entering the gate.

A pomegranate tree in the courtyard was covered in spider webs, and a white butterfly was struggling incessantly, entangled in the webs.

Jiang Zhouzhou glanced at it a couple more times before looking away.

Enter the password for the villa's main entrance, and the sound of the latch clicking is particularly loud in the empty and quiet surroundings.

She pushed open the door; the living room was simply and neatly decorated, lacking much of a lived-in feel.

After changing into guest slippers, Jiang Zhouzhou walked into the living room.

Perhaps because of the unfamiliar environment, a feeling of oppression inexplicably arose.

She didn't linger and went straight to the master bedroom on the second floor.

But as he pushed open the bedroom door, his eyes suddenly narrowed...