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Chapter 328 - 328 329 Strike (5)_1
Chapter 328 - 328 329 Strike (5)_1
?Chapter 328: Chapter 329: Strike (5)_1 Chapter 328: Chapter 329: Strike (5)_1 “I was saying that Miss Jing looked familiar, turns out she’s a famous star, no wonder she’s so beautiful.”
“Look at Miss Jing’s skin, as white as snow, I’m so envious.”
Jing Haohao knew that these people might not have seen the shows she had acted in, or if they had, they may not remember her role in them. However, they were complimenting her because of Liang Chen’s presence.
Jing Haohao calmly responded with a small smile.
“Miss Jing has such a clean smile, no wonder Mr. Liang is attracted to her.”
“Mr. Liang must treat you well, right, Miss Jing?” Someone leaned in with a hint of gossip in their voice, “Being with Mr. Liang has its perks, hasn’t he given you houses and cars?”
At first, Jing Haohao didn’t comprehend the implications of their words and just slightly shook her head.
“How is that possible? Mr. Liang is so wealthy, how could he not give you anything? Did he give you money directly? A check or bank card?”
It wasn’t until this point that Jing Haohao understood what they were specifically asking.
They were less interested in asking and more interested in probing.
Many women in this world rely on wealthy men. In the world of aristocracy, there are marriages of convenience. They don’t really need love, all they think about is profiting during the relationship or transaction period, which can provide enough for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives. Presumably, the people in front of her must have thought of her as one of these kinds of women.
Jing Haohao instinctively wanted to explain her situation, but as her lips parted, she didn’t know how to articulate her thoughts. Although she didn’t actively seek to associate with a rich man just for the money, her relationship with Liang Chen was indeed inappropriate.
Considering the gap between her and Liang Chen, anyone would think she wanted his money. If she said she were forced to stay by his side, others would probably just laugh it off as a joke.
In the end, Jing Haohao just smiled, made an excuse, and went out onto the balcony for some fresh air.
Standing by the window, Jing Haohao realized that it had started to snow, and a thin layer of white had already coated the ground.
The snowflakes fell silently, behind her, the room was filled with the laughter of the women, and the cheers of the men playing poker.
Jing Haohao turned around to see the extravagantly decorated room filled with color and vibrant glamour. The women were dressed in high-end clothes and adorned with expensive jewelry. The men’s poker game involved sums of tens of thousands.
If it weren’t for Liang Chen, she might never have known that people could live such luxurious lives.
The atmosphere seemed festive, similar to the Chinese New Year.
However, this festivity felt distant to her.
Jing Haohao slowly turned back to face the snowy scene outside the window and became lost in her thoughts. After some time, she abruptly felt a tightening around her waist and then found herself in familiar arms. She felt warm breath by her ear and heard, “Why are you here alone?”
Jing Haohao turned to look at Liang Chen, “The snowy scene outside is beautiful.”
Only then did Liang Chen raise his head and look at the falling snowflakes, remaining silent.
While he was playing cards, he had been keeping an eye on her. Soon, he realized that she was missing. Not finding her anywhere, he absent-mindedly played a round, used an excuse to leave, and was about to leave the room to find her, only to see her standing alone on the balcony, gazing out the window and lost in thought.