A strange voice suddenly appeared, and Xiang Yang was stunned. Zhou Jinbei introduced herself.
"I am Chen Jiaojiao's sister, Zhou Jinbei. You thought you could get a wife by quoting a few famous lines from Zhang Ailing? You're dreaming too big!"
"Nowadays, men need houses and cars to get married. Our Jiaojiao is so beautiful and successful in her career. There are plenty of men chasing her."
"Don't just talk empty words. If you really want to marry her, show us some material sincerity when you come to see us, okay?"
He knew it couldn't be a man staying by her side.
No man would allow his girlfriend to be unclear with her ex-boyfriend, let alone talk to him on the phone in front of him.
He had heard Chen Jiaojiao mention Zhou Jinbei before and knew she was a straightforward person.
After hearing her today, he knew she lived up to her reputation.
Although her words were not pleasant, they were very pertinent.
At least, it gave him a clear indication that Chen Jiaojiao was attainable.
"Can you make decisions for her? How much material sincerity do I need to show to meet your standards?"
Zhou Jinbei could tell from his reaction.
This kid was inexperienced in society, not yet corrupted into a greasy slickster, and his attitude towards love was genuinely pure.
Since he prioritized love and didn't mind Chen Jiaojiao's past, why should Chen Jiaojiao care? Missing this chance would be a pity, so she decided to make the decision for Chen Jiaojiao.
"We're not materialistic people. We don't need much. Five million. If you can come up with five million, I'll agree to let Jiaojiao marry you."
Chen Jiaojiao, standing beside him, was speechless.
She thought Xiang Yang would be troubled, that he would think they were deliberately making things difficult for him, but he agreed immediately.
"Okay, I've recorded this. Tell her she can't go back on her word. Just wait."
With that, he hung up the phone.
Chen Jiaojiao looked at Zhou Jinbei with a resentful expression.
"What nonsense are you talking about? He's only been in the entertainment industry for a few days! Where is he going to steal five million from?"
"If we don't interact, we don't interact. Don't make it seem like I want something from him."
Zhou Jinbei patted her shoulder.
"You're a classic case of a sharp tongue and a soft heart. You usually talk a lot and are fierce, making everyone think you're a fiery chili pepper, but in reality, your heart is softer than anyone's."
"I know you've seen a lot of money since you were young and don't care about it at all. You're deliberately making things difficult for him to test him. Don't worry too much."
"He knows his own capabilities better than anyone. We'll just wait and see how he performs."
Chen Jiaojiao had no intention of sleeping, so Zhou Jinbei stayed with her.
They chatted aimlessly, back and forth, and finally fell asleep after midnight.
Around five in the morning, Chen Jiaojiao was sleeping soundly in a dream when her phone, lying beside her, buzzed.
Without even looking at who it was, she groggily grabbed it and answered. It was Sister Man's voice.
"Xiang Yang is injured. He's in the orthopedics department at the First People's Hospital. Can you come and see him?"
"Xiang Yang is injured."
Chen Jiaojiao rolled over groggily. Halfway through, her mind buzzed, and she sat bolt upright.
"Xiang Yang is injured, in orthopedics?"
She brought the phone closer to look at the time.
"What time is it? How did he get injured so early in the morning?"
"You can ask him yourself when you see him. I'll send you the address."
Her startled exclamation woke Zhou Jinbei as well.
She sat up, "What's going on? What happened to Xiang Yang?"
"I don't know. It seems he broke a bone. I'm going to the hospital to see him."
"I'll go with you."
"You're pregnant..."
"Oh, do you think I can sleep at home in this situation? Just let me go with you."
The two of them rushed to the hospital in a hurry.
In the corridor of the orthopedics outpatient building, Xiang Yang sat on a chair, leaning back. Sister Man stood opposite him, making a call with a subservient posture.
Seeing Chen Jiaojiao, Xiang Yang tried to get up, supporting himself against the wall. Chen Jiaojiao rushed forward and held him down.
"You broke a bone? What are you doing up so late at night? Aren't you still training? If you break a bone, how will you continue? Is this a breach of contract? Do you have to pay compensation? How can you be so careless?"
It was as if they hadn't broken up.
Xiang Yang sat there, and she squatted in front of him.
She must have run in, slightly out of breath, her face full of worry as she examined him from his neck to his shoulders, to his arms, to his legs, and to his knees.
One's concern for another cannot be faked.
Her reaction was so genuine that Xiang Yang thought contentedly that his persistence, despite his thick skin, was worth it.
"It's nothing serious. Get up."
Xiang Yang grabbed her arms and helped her stand up.
Chen Jiaojiao was halfway up when he suddenly pulled her into his arms, making her sit on his lap.
Chen Jiaojiao tried to struggle, but he buried his head in her embrace, tightly wrapping his arms around her.
"I didn't sleep all night yesterday. I'm so tired. Don't move, let me rest for a while."
Chen Jiaojiao didn't want to get involved with him further, but hearing him say that, her heart softened.
"Why didn't you sleep all night? What exactly were you doing yesterday?"
"I had the money ready. I planned to go to your house early this morning to pick you up and go get our marriage certificate."
"But I hadn't practiced the dance well enough yesterday and was afraid the captain wouldn't approve my leave, so I wanted to use the night time to practice it in advance. I was too rushed and wasn't careful at the end, twisting my foot."
"It's really nothing. I can walk, and I can still continue dancing. Sister Man is overreacting."
He said it so casually, but Chen Jiaojiao's heart was churning like a stormy sea.
She took her arms out and cupped Xiang Yang's chin, making him look up and meet her gaze.
"You prepared five million and planned to come to my door at dawn to marry me?"
"Didn't you have your best friend say that as long as I had five million, I could marry you?"
"Where did you get five million?"
"It's none of your business how I got it. I have it now, and I didn't steal or rob. I recorded what you said last night, so don't think you can back out."
Xiang Yang was wearing the uniform training attire for trainees: light blue suit pants, a white shirt, and white sneakers.
Young and handsome, with a full idol aura.
Looking at Chen Jiaojiao with such determined yet slightly coquettish eyes, speaking words that were touching yet naturally flowing, he appeared like a romantic idol drama male lead, utterly captivating.
Zhou Jinbei had observed his appearance and admired his voice on camera yesterday.
Today, seeing him up close, she instantly became his fan.
She envied Chen Jiaojiao, who was in his arms.
How many good deeds must she have done in her past life to have found such a young, handsome, gentle, and devoted handsome guy?
She had initially felt quite lucky, but compared to him, she suddenly felt a little unsatisfied, boohoo...
Chen Jiaojiao was rendered speechless by Xiang Yang. After a two-second silence, she gently lowered his chin.
"We're both adults. Please don't take my casual remarks seriously, Xiang Yang."
Xiang Yang turned it around and held her chin.
"I don't think it was a casual remark, and I'm not joking with you."
"Chen Jiaojiao, the reason you want to break up with me is simply because you feel our relationship is awkward and you can't hold your head up in front of Lu Mingzhe."