My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day
Chapter 326 - 325: If It’s Xi Bao’s Brother, That’s Troublesome

Chapter 326: Chapter 325: If It’s Xi Bao’s Brother, That’s Troublesome

Xie Baola took a drag of her cigarette, tilting her delicate chin up slightly as she exhaled a ring of smoke, "She finds it very hard to trust others, and she lacks a sense of security. Xixi’s willingness to let you into her life proves she trusts you."

Xie Baola kept her gaze fixed on Shen Dang while she spoke.

Shen Dang remained silent.

He had always thought that Qiao Xi was emotionally detached, so after realizing his own feelings for her, he began to carefully strategize, drawing her closer to his side, conquering her affections, touching her heart, being there for her, and now, watching over her.

He firmly believed that one day he would completely win her heart.

He knew that someone as insecure as Qiao Xi would find it hard to take the initiative.

So he had always been the one to take the lead.

He never considered how much courage it had taken Qiao Xi to let him in.

Shen Dang was now extremely grateful that he and Qiao Xi had decisively divorced back then.

It’s what gave her the courage to start anew.

A sense of security, that’s all she needed, he could provide her that.

But what he wanted to give her was more than just a sense of security.

Shen Dang lifted his eyelids, his eyes calm, "Thank you, Miss Xie, for sharing this with me."

Xie Baola squinted at him, "Are you going to remarry Xixi?"

"Anytime."

Shen Dang didn’t hesitate with his answer. Then, with a touch of self-mockery, he added, "It’s just that Xixi doesn’t fully trust me yet, she’s not willing to remarry."

They hadn’t even moved in together yet.

Xie Baola spoke slowly with a hint of mockery, "It’s normal she’s not willing, the decision to remarry should indeed be carefully considered by Xi Bao."

Shen Dang: "..."

Shen Dang let out a cold laugh, "If you’re done, I should head back inside, lest Xi Bao looks for me."

Xie Baola: "???"

What?

Xi Bao?

Was that something he could call her?

Disdainfully watching his retreating figure, Xie Baola warned, "If you dare let Xixi down, the entire Xie Family will become your enemy, Shen Dang!"

Shen Dang chuckled, not looking back, "Miss Xie needn’t worry about that."

Shen Dang walked with a casual stride, one hand in his pocket, not yet reaching their private room, when suddenly a door opened from inside.

Chen Jiayan walked out.

Both paused slightly.

Chen Jiayan nodded, taking the initiative to speak, "Boss Shen."

Shen Dang smiled, "President Chen."

Chen Jiayan’s expression was indifference itself, "Is Xixi also here?"

"If I am here, Xixi is of course here too," Shen Dang replied casually, toying with a lighter in his hand, "If you’re looking for her, you can come to our room."

Xi Bao?

Chen Jiayan’s expression remained unchanged at the nickname, "No need, I have other matters to attend to. Enjoy yourselves."

After Qiao Zhenbin died, the Qiao Family dispersed, some leaving Hai City, effectively erasing their name there.

Chen Jiayan’s relationship with Qiao Xi didn’t need to be concealed anymore.

However, Chen Jiayan wouldn’t bother Qiao Xi for no reason.

He only knew she was busy with filming.

"Okay." Shen Dang nodded indifferently to him, "You’re busy."

With that, the two men brushed past each other.

Xie Baola had been watching them since she heard them speaking.

The hallway lighting was subtle and not very bright, carrying a misty quality, creating a rather stylish and moody ambiance.

Just now, both men were standing in the shadows.

Now, Chen Jiayan walked out from the shadows.

Xie Baola’s gaze naturally drifted to his face.

The man’s eyes were clear, seeming to hide galaxies within, possessing a cold, refined handsomeness.

He gave off a rather detached feeling.

Distanced, as if separated by a thin veil of indifference.

Xie Baola’s brows quirked up suddenly.

This man was to her taste.

Tired of handsome men overseas, seeing this man in front of her felt refreshingly novel.

She thought to herself that men back home were better.

This man had a distinctive look.

Besides, she liked men with fair skin.

He perfectly matched her preferences.

Xie Baola took another drag of her cigarette, and when Chen Jiayan passed by her, she stretched out her long leg to block his path.

Then she slowly exhaled a smoke ring.

Deliberately, she blew a puff of smoke towards Chen Jiayan’s face.

Chen Jiayan stopped in his tracks, a nearly imperceptible frown creasing his brow.

His clear eyes, as calm as still water, met Xie Baola’s smug gaze.

He held her eyes for a few seconds.

"Is there a problem?"

His voice was cool and indifferent as well.

Could this guy be frigid?

Entertained by her own thoughts, Xie Baola couldn’t suppress the amusement on her face, "Do you know Xixi?"

She was certain; she hadn’t met Chen Jiayan before.

To her, Chen Jiayan’s face was unfamiliar.

She didn’t remember such a person in her memory.

Yet, his tone when mentioning Xixi just now seemed very familiar, reflecting a relationship that seemed beyond ordinary.

"He’s my brother."

Xie Baola’s smile was half-hearted, "I had no idea Xixi had a brother."

Chen Jiayan replied indifferently, "It’s normal you wouldn’t know."

Not many were aware of their relationship.

Chen Jiayan nodded politely and continued walking forward.

There are those who seem polite but are actually distant inside.

Such people are difficult to deal with.

Qu Keke approached from the other side, pausing when she saw Chen Jiayan, embarrassed by her past actions.

Yet she found her heart racing at the sight of him.

Unable to move forward or back.

Thinking of their reserved room up ahead, Qu Keke still forged on, covering the distance and then breaking into a run.

She brushed past Chen Jiayan and left.

Xie Baola noticed this scene, squinting her eyes, contemplating the almost fleeing figure of Qu Keke with an intriguing look.

She called out lazily, "Qu Keke."

"What?"

Recalling Chen Jiayan was nearby, Qu Keke didn’t bother with her, continuing to run to the private room.

Just at that moment, Qu Jiashu came out from inside, nearly colliding with her.

Both were startled.

Qu Jiashu couldn’t help but scold, "What’s the rush, running like that? Can’t you walk properly?"

Qu Keke didn’t say a word, simply lowered her head and entered the private room.

Qu Jiashu’s eyes followed her coolly, finding his sister’s behavior quite odd tonight.

As she went in, he didn’t linger, closing the door behind him and stepping out.

"Paula."

Xie Baola shifted her gaze from Chen Jiayan, "Why did you come out?"

Qu Jiashu looked in the direction she was gazing, with no one in sight, "Came to find you. What were you looking at?"

"Does Xixi have a brother?" Xie Baola asked curiously.

"Yes, she does," Qu Jiashu thought of Chen Jiayan, "You knew too?"

"Being Xixi’s best friend for so many years, I had no idea she had a brother."

He’s Xixi’s brother, huh? Well, that complicates things.

Even rabbits don’t eat the grass beside their burrows, right?

"Gotten to know recently. We just found out not too long ago ourselves," Qu Jiashu didn’t hold any particular regard for Chen Jiayan.

Chen Jiayan wasn’t part of their circle, and they didn’t usually cross paths.

He smiled at Xie Baola, "Let’s head in."

"Sure."

...

It was rare to get everyone together, and they kept the gathering going late into the night before dispersing.

However, Qiao Xi had to catch an early flight the next day, so around ten o’clock, Shen Dang left with her first.

Before leaving, Qiao Xi reminded Qu Jiashu, "Don’t let Baola drink too much. When it’s time, send her back to my place."