Chapter 50 Why Not Go Ahead

Jiang Sui-an sighed and topped up her rice. "You know what I mean. If you don't leave Grand, I can't..."

"Sui-an, I want to rely on myself." Yan Wen tugged gently on his shirt sleeve. "You're so good to me that you're leaving traces all over my heart. If you leave me one day, I won't be able to bear it."

"That's not a plot in our script. And even if there was, I won't let it happen," Jiang Sui-an said with conviction. He wrapped Yan Wen's hand in his, her soft touch making him nostalgic.

"Really?"

"When have I ever lied to you?"

He put his arm around her neck, his cold eyes holding a deep pool of promise. Yan Wen burrowed into his shoulder, laughing charmingly. "Sui-an, you... are tempting me into sin."

"We're perfectly legal. Whatever you do to me, it's not considered a sin." His voice was low and hoarse, as he restrained himself from having his way with her there and then.

Their actions became more and more intimate, both crazily aware of the sense of security that the other brought to themselves.

The next morning, Yan Wen was awakened by Xia.

"Yan Wen, sign here." She handed an unknown contract over to Yan Wen to sign.

Yan Wen had just woken up from a deep sleep and opened her eyes blearily. "What?"

"Sign!" Xia urged her.

Yan Wen mumbled an agreement and put pen to paper when two words jumped out at her: Bodyguard Agreement.

"This is?" She froze in surprise. "What's this about?"

Xia laughed good-naturedly and told Yan Wen the full details. "This is President Jiang's idea. You're now the target of the Bai siblings. While you're still with Grand Entertainment, your personal protection is the most important thing!"

"Yes, the security providéd by the company is far from ideal. These six premium bodyguards have been hired for you by President Jiang at great expense. They will take turns to provide you with twenty-four hour protection," Chen Yu added.

Is this really needed?" Yan Wen shook her head and rolled her eyes. She adjusted her pajamas and got up. "I'll talk to him."

Jiang Sui-an was waiting for her in the living room.

"Sui-an, it's too much. I can take care of myself."

Jiang Sui-an noted her troubled mood and pulled her hand. "I can't promise that I can protect you twenty-four seven. There are too many unknowns in the industry. I can't lose you, so I can only give you the best protection."

"But..." Yan Wen gazed at Jiang Sui-an, who was always quietly worrying for her and helping her. She was touched by his protectiveness and could not reject it.

"No buts. I want you to be safe every day."

Jiang Sui-an held on to Yan Wen's hand possessively. He felt that Yan Wen deserved it and he wanted to hold her hand and grow old together with her.

In this world, he was willing to be her one and only; supporting and cherishing her.

Xia watched happily from the side. Not because these six bodyguards cost so much, but because Yan Wen had met such a loving husband.

The six bodyguards were all highly-skilled. and some had even protected heads of states before. They had never worked for the private sector before, and if not for Jiang Sui-an's prominent social status, they would not have agreed to be Yan Wen's bodyguards.

From the moment the agreement became valid, it was as if Yan Wen had bought hefty insurance. She did not need to worry about anyone stabbing her in the back.

Compared to the way Bai Zhexuan had treated Yan Wen, Jiang Sui-an had really put his heart and power to provide her with everything. No matter what Yan Wen wanted to do, he was fully supportive.

Xia left Yan Wen's bedroom with red-rimmed eyes. "Yan Wen is finally getting what she worked so hard for"

"Xia, Yan Wen can only get better," said Chen Yu. That's right. Let that scum regret. I hope he and Jiang Lingyun grow old together, bitter to the very end, and never get in the way of Yan Wen's happiness."

"I want a good look at Bai Zhexuan's face when their marriage is announced."

.....

In order to build momentum for Jiang Lingyun, Bai Zhexuan activated all of Grand Entertainment's connections. Overnight, all the entertainment headlines were about the news that Jiang Lingyun was going to step onto the global stage with a reality show. He also paid several networks to air only good things about Jiang Lingyun, completely covering up everything that had happened between him and Yan Wen.

In addition, he also released Jiang Lingyun's retouched photos alongside Yan Wen's daily photos to show that Jiang Lingyún's looks and figures were better than Yan Wen's. This was to cement Jiang Lingyun's place as the top actress of Grand Entertainment.

Yan Wen had already known that they would use such petty tactics.

But there were a lot of concerned fans who kept tabs on Yan Wen too. They were afraid Yan Wen was being hidden away by Grand Entertainment and would lose her opportunity to stage a comeback.

Since the news broke, there was only hype from Jiang Lingyun's corner. Yan Wen had not responded, as if she had already given up and resigned herself to be Jiang Lingyun's foil.

After consulting with Yan Wen and understanding that she did not wish to fight back but would rather wait for a better opportunity, Chen Yu did everything she could to control the fans' reactions. She appealed to them to respect Yan Wen's decision, and as the fans were well aware of Yan Wen's calm and gentle personality, none of them went online to pick fights with Jiang Lingyun's fans.

Bai Zhexuan had thought that his tactic would cause a big confrontation. He had planned to use it to his advantage and get Yan Wen under his control again, but to his surprise, nothing happened.

"Zhexuan, my fan numbers are rising again!" Jiang Lingyun was delighted as she looked at the webpage.

Her assistant chimed in, "Yan Wen is no match for Lingyun. Her fan numbers are just a fraction of Lingyun's."

"I spent so many years honing my popularity. How can Yan Wen catch up in a matter of days?" Jiang Lingyun laughed haughtily. "Zhexuan, why don't you say anything"

"I'm wondering if there's a problem. Why is Yan Wen not doing anything?" He sighed. "Even though we have the advantage now, you're still not up to Yan Wen's previous standard. Once 'Backstage" starts filming, you need to pull yourself together and let everyone see your ability!"

Jiang Lingyun had a proud glint in her eye when she heard that. "Don't worry, the acting teacher you hired for me taught me so many things. I don't believe I'm any worse than Yan Wen!"

"That's not enough. You need to remember the names of every director and actor and have good relations with them. Now that the company has invested everything in you, you mustn't lose to Yan Wen. Otherwise, it's not just you, but Zhexuan and I will all be dragged into it."

There was a threatening glint in Bai Shanshan's eyes as she spoke from the doorway.

Jiang Lingyun nodded earnestly. I'll make Yan Wen regret it. Anything she can do, I can do too! Grand Entertainment will be fine without her!"