manynovel Chapter 238 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (26)
Chapter 238 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (26)
Noticing the gaze, Jiang Rou stopped and looked back, then met the eyes of a woman who stood out from the crowd.
Seeing Jiang Rou looking over, the woman, Qin Nuan, snapped out of her daze, nodded slightly to Jiang Rou, and then continued walking outside.
When Xie Nan caught up, he only saw Qin Nuan's back. Seeing Jiang Rou looking in that direction, he quickly went up and asked:
"What's wrong".
Jiang Rou shook her head, looked away, and said softly that she was fine. Then she and Xie Nan walked towards the private room.
She naturally knew Qin Nuan; in the original story, she was a formidable figure who shattered the Meng family and dealt a heavy blow to Xu Xi, making her a major villain.
Jiang Rou was certain she had never seen Qin Nuan. Although they were far apart, Jiang Rou was certain of the shock that flashed in Qin Nuan's eyes. Jiang Rou pondered the reason in her heart and instructed 021 to investigate thoroughly.
When the two arrived, Zhou Shuying was already waiting in the private room. Upon seeing them enter, she quickly stood up and gave Jiang Rou a big hug.
"Oh, little Rou Rou, I've missed you so much!"
Jiang Rou was a little shy about Zhou Shuying's enthusiasm, but she didn't resist. Listening to Zhou Shuying's words, Jiang Rou became a little more reserved.
"Sister Shuying, it's been a long time. You're even more beautiful than the last time I saw you."
No woman dislikes this statement, and Zhou Shuying was no exception. She always cherished her appearance, so she was naturally very happy to hear Jiang Rou say this.
The two were chatting intimately, and Xie Nan, a grown man, was completely ignored. He wasn't annoyed; he just watched silently with a smile.
Seeing this, Zhou Shuying nodded secretly. So far, it was quite good. As for the future, Zhou Shuying thought, let's keep it up.
The two naturally had endless things to talk about at the dinner table. Zhou Shuying has always been well-liked in the industry, so she knows a lot of gossip.
Listening to her talk about how this popular young actor was being kept by a rich woman, and how that role was given to him by a wealthy businessman, Xie Nan listened from the side and pondered inwardly.
Having lived through many lifetimes, he naturally knew how chaotic the entertainment industry was, a place where all sorts of people mingled. Besides the sugar daddies and mistresses that Zhou Shuying mentioned, there were quite a few male and female celebrities who were forced into prostitution.
Looking at Jiang Rou, who was stunned by these events, Xie Nan slowly found the answer to the question he had been pondering for a long time.
He knew that Jiang Rou was very interested in acting and would likely pursue a career in the industry. Although Ms. Shen had connections in the entertainment circle, he was still uneasy if he didn't keep an eye on her personally.
So Xie Nan made a very important decision: he wanted to give up physics. Unlike before, this was a decision he had thought about for a long time, unlike being manipulated by the plot and having no opinion of his own.
He had regrets about physics, but it required dedicated research and focused effort. Honestly, Xie Nan felt that with the passage of time, he could no longer do it.
His thoughts were churning, and before they knew it, their gossip was coming to an end. Seeing Xie Nan seemingly lost in thought, Jiang Rou reached out and poked him.
"What are you thinking about? Sister Shuying is talking to you."
Xie Nan snapped out of his reverie upon hearing the sound, met Jiang Rou's questioning gaze, took Jiang Rou's hand in his own, and then smiled apologetically at Zhou Shuying.
"Sorry, Sister Shuying, I was distracted and didn't hear you."
Zhou Shuying didn't care about these small details and repeated what she had just said: "I didn't say anything, I just told you that you must treat Rou Rou well. I have quite a few good young men around me."
As she spoke, she winked at Jiang Rou, completely ignoring Xie Nan's momentary darkening expression.
Xie Nan quickly regained his composure, clasped his hands together, and looked at Jiang Rou with a very serious expression:
"Thank you for your concern, Sister Shuying. Unless you don't like me anymore, you can't get rid of me no matter what you do."
His words were resolute, and Zhou Shuying smiled, waving the cup in her hand at Xie Nan.
"Okay, I'll remember what you said."
Xie Nan never regrets his decisions. Then, something that shocked the whole school happened: the physics genius was going to change his major and go to the finance department.
This news shocked the entire school. They knew that this genius had been mentored by his professors since his freshman year, clearly being groomed as their successor. What could have made him make such a choice?
The teacher was also very interested to know the answer to this question.
Inside the office, Professor Wu felt like he was about to wear his lips out, but the person in front of him showed no sign of acquiescence, and he suddenly felt powerless.
Such a promising talent, are we really going to let him go? He really can't bear to part with him.
Seeing Professor Wu sigh, Xie Nan spoke up at the opportune moment:
“Professor, I know what you mean, but you should also know that doing research requires complete dedication. I have been following you for quite some time, and I think you should be able to understand that I really haven’t made much progress. I stay in the lab every day, but I still have no clue what to do. I feel like I can’t calm down.”
As he spoke, Xie Nandao's voice deepened. He was telling the truth. He no longer had a pure love for physics. As the number of cycles increased, he lost interest in everything, and even the idea of destroying the world began to surface in his mind.
Jiang Rou's appearance helped him break free from the vicious cycle, but the damage from countless reincarnations did not disappear. He appeared normal, but only he knew how dangerous his inner thoughts were.
His dangerous ideas were also tested in the non-loop, and he even tried inhumane research, but unfortunately, he was ultimately manipulated by the plot and could not get through it.
Professor Wu has been in this field for many years and knows that research is a tedious and boring process. Only those who can be patient can achieve results, but most of the time it is all in vain.
Countless people have gone mad from their research, and many have developed mental illnesses. He sighed deeply, and after a long while, he slowly spoke:
"Since that's the case, I won't keep you any longer. Old Wang, who majors in finance, is an old friend of mine and is quite famous in the industry. You should study hard."
Professor Wu truly believed in this student. Although he was disappointed by his choice, the child was ultimately a good one.
Jiang Rou knew everything about Xie Nan's change of major. Before this, Xie Nan had explained his inner thoughts to Jiang Rou, which made Jiang Rou feel sorry for him.
Afterwards, Xie Nan reflected on the benefits he had gained and felt that he had mastered a skill. Thus, Xie.GreenTea.Nan was born.