An Nuan’s eyes were full of surprise as Nangong Jin appeared before her.
She hadn’t expected Nangong Jin to show up at this moment.
If she remembered correctly, Nangong Jin should still be abroad discussing cooperation matters.
Had he rushed back to find her?
An Nuan looked at Nangong Jin, and felt a surge of emotion.
In fact, Nangong Jin had rushed back only after learning that An Nuan was in danger.
He had thought that things wouldn't have deteriorated too badly.
It was just that he hadn't expected to witness such a scene.
“Nangong Jin.” An Nuan said with a hint of excitement, her voice laced with disbelief.
“An Nuan.” Nangong Jin didn’t hesitate. He walked straight to her and pulled her into his embrace. Full of apology, he repeatedly said, “An Nuan, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have left. I should have kept you by my side. I should have protected you well.”
“Nangong Jin, you don’t need to blame yourself. This has nothing to do with you. You did nothing wrong.”
“You’ve already done enough.”
Hearing An Nuan’s words, Nangong Jin’s expression grew even more grim.
He didn't want to hear An Nuan apologizing. In his opinion, An Nuan shouldn't be apologizing to him.
He wished An Nuan could treat him like family, confiding in him about everything.
Sometimes, he even wanted to speak to An Nuan loudly, but he ultimately held back.
He knew that if he did, it would only scare her.
And then, it might even become a luxury for him to see An Nuan.
The moment she saw Nangong Jin, An Nuan completely relaxed.
“Nangong Jin.” Shen Xizhou hadn't expected Nangong Jin to suddenly appear at this moment.
His face was full of fury. When he saw Nangong Jin’s hand on An Nuan’s back, he felt a murderous intent.
He said, with chilling ferocity, “Nangong Jin, this is between An Nuan and me. Please leave.”
“Shen Xizhou, An Nuan is my girlfriend. Do you think I can leave?”
“Moreover, not only can I not leave, I think I need to stay.”
“Please explain. You’ve harmed my girlfriend to this extent. Are you just going to let this matter go?”
Nangong Jin said with a dark expression, his voice chilling to the extreme.
“Nangong Jin, you intend to become my enemy for this lowly woman, is that it?”
Shen Xizhou’s gaze fell upon An Nuan, and then his face was filled with a sneer.
An Nuan truly had quite the skills, to make Nangong Jin willing to do things for her, to stand up for her.
Her methods had indeed improved these past few days.
No, it wasn’t just these past few days; she had always been like this, hadn't she?
Before, there was Ye Qingcheng, then Zhou Chumu, and she was even involved with Ji Wenyun.
And now? She had gotten involved with Nangong Jin.
She was truly formidable.
He then looked at An Nuan with disdain.
The phrase "woman for sale to anyone" truly suited her.
When she had disappeared, he had felt sad and regretful. Now, thinking back, it was utterly laughable.
Was it worth it for such a woman?
Of course, it wasn't.
“Nangong Jin, do you know what kind of woman the one standing beside you is? Do you know how filthy this woman is?”
“Moreover, there are plenty of people who have lost their lives for this woman.”
“Nangong Jin, are you sure you want to stand up for such a woman?”
“Your judgment of people seems to be poor.”
Shen Xizhou’s icy, provocative words assailed them one after another.
An Nuan’s hands, clasped at her sides, clenched tightly. Her whole body trembled. She bit her lip hard, but could not utter a word.
She had never imagined that Shen Xizhou would say such demeaning things in front of Nangong Jin.
No, how could Shen Xizhou not do something like this?
Didn't he act the same way in front of Ye Qingcheng back then?
However, Nangong Jin had always been helping her. She didn’t want Nangong Jin to think she was dirty.
Sometimes, she even felt that Nangong Jin was like an older brother to her.
These past few days, Nangong Jin had been like an elder brother, taking care of her.
Most importantly, while what he said was somewhat true, it wasn't her intention.
From the very beginning, she had been in a passive position.
Indeed, as Nangong Jin heard these words, his brow furrowed, and his face became extremely grim.
He looked at Shen Xizhou and said coldly, “Shen Xizhou, I’ve never believed a single word of what you said.”
“However, when you say these things, Shen Xizhou, I truly look down on you.”
“Your words and actions disgust me.”
“Shen Xizhou, I have eyes, and I can see clearly.”
“But, Shen Xizhou, you can say such slanderous things about a woman. You’re not exactly a good person yourself.”
“You believe her?” Shen Xizhou laughed, a loud, harsh laugh. “Nangong Jin, what is it about her that you’ve fallen for? To the point of speaking such contrary words against your conscience?”
“Nangong Jin, you’re here to take An Nuan away, aren’t you? You want to stand up for her?”
“But I’m telling you, I won’t give you the chance to take her away.”
“An Nuan must pay the price for the mistakes she has made.”
“Shen Xizhou, do you really think you can cover the sky with one hand?” Nangong Jin radiated a chilling aura and said coldly, “As long as I am here, I will never give you another chance to lay a single finger on An Nuan.”
“I don’t know how you tormented An Nuan before.”
“But now that I am here, I will not give you any opportunity.”
“As long as Nangong Jin is here, An Nuan is under my protection. You dare not touch her.”
Nangong Jin stated firmly.
Nangong Jin’s words stimulated Shen Xizhou.
He hadn't expected Nangong Jin to go to such lengths for An Nuan.
But, what methods had An Nuan used to make Nangong Jin speak and act for her like this?
What benefits had she given Nangong Jin?
He didn't believe that Nangong Jin would willingly speak and stand up for her without receiving some benefits or favors.
There was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
An Nuan was truly remarkable. Her methods had indeed improved these past few days.
The mere thought of An Nuan trying to please Nangong Jin, acting meek and flattering in front of him, only fueled his anger further.
At this moment, seeing Nangong Jin’s hand on An Nuan felt incredibly grating to him.
He wished he could tear that hand right off.
Such furious emotions had reached their peak.