Chapter 325: Unexpected Joy

Jiang Heng was alone at home, sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Seeing Jing Tian's call, he hesitated slightly for two seconds, then answered.

"Hey!"

"Jiang Heng bro, waa waa, they're all scolding me!"

Jiang Heng felt a bit amused hearing that, thinking: "In your past life you certainly didn't get scolded little; look at your performance when you accepted interviews—you're really strong inside!" Of course, he could understand Jing Tian's bitterness and disappointment.

After all, in her past life she hadn't become famous despite many years since debut, her acting skills weren't good—that's a fact; at most she felt unhappy, not really angry.

This life is different, because of Jiang Heng's appearance, because of those few roles.

Jing Tian became the hottest among the post-85 generation's young female stars.

She had countless fans, received all kinds of praise, to the point that even she herself felt a bit lost.

Now that *Warring States* has been released, its reputation has plummeted, making her feel the pain of lies and illusions being exposed.

For a moment she felt extremely upset, especially wishing someone could comfort her properly.

"I actually, I've also worked hard, I put special effort into my acting, I don't know why this happened!"

Jiang Heng said: "I know, it's definitely not just your fault; the director, the screenwriter—they all share responsibility!"

Upon hearing that, Jing Tian felt resentful, thinking he would say she wasn't at fault!

"Oh, if big brother were to direct, it wouldn't be like this!" Saying that, tears flowed again.

Hearing that, Jiang Heng laughed, thinking: "With your script, even if I directed, it'd be pointless!"

"Well, don't be too sad; I'll film another movie for you later, guaranteeing they'll come back to praise your acting!"

Jing Tian's eyes widened instantly, "Really?"

"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"

"Well, that's not the case; big brother, you're really nice!"

Da Tian Tian broke into a smile through tears, then said: "Big brother, what are you doing now?"

"Just staying at home!"

"You didn't even go out for social engagements?"

Jiang Heng said: "Can't be bothered with those, I've turned them all down!"

"Oh, then, I invite you to drink; will you come?"

"Of course I'll come!"

"Then drive over to pick me up!"

Jiang Heng simply tidied up, put on a jacket, and went out.

He and Jing Tian don't live far apart; driving takes over ten minutes to get there.

The young lady wore a white down jacket, with a cute fuzzy hat, looking very lively.

After getting in the car, he asked what place she wanted to go to for fun.

Jiang Heng didn't much like bar environments; Jing Tian, feeling low right now, also didn't particularly want to meet outsiders.

She had originally wanted to invite Jiang Heng to her place, or go to his place for drinks, but felt it wasn't appropriate, so decided to go out instead.

The two discussed a bit and decided to go to KTV.

Jiang Heng drove to a KTV of decent quality, ordered a medium-sized private room, fruit platter, snacks, as well as beer and liquor.

After the server brought everything in, the two took off their masks and hats, then started singing and drinking.

Jing Tian sat at the song selection panel, asking what to sing; Jiang Heng opened a bottle of beer, letting Jing Tian choose her own first.

Da Tian Tian selected the song "Courage," then sang it with feeling.

「Love really needs courage

To face rumors and gossip, just your one affirming glance

My love then has meaning

「……

Da Tian Tian's tone and singing skill, while not reaching professional singer level, are still much stronger than an ordinary person's.

A song sung smoothly is very pleasant to hear.

Jiang Heng previously selected the song "Scoundrel," and sang it just as well.

Da Tian Tian instantly turned into a little fangirl, one hand holding her phone pretending it's a glow stick, the other hand holding a hand‑shaken bell, cheering for Jiang Heng.

The two went like that, you sing a song, I sing a song, occasionally we duet.

Sometimes we select a few songs to play the original tracks, then sit together drinking and chatting.

After a few bottles of wine went down, Da Tian Tian suddenly said: "Big brother, how about we play a game?"

Jiang Heng laughed: "What do you want to play?"

"Shaking dice?"

「But I, I haven't really played it before""No way, you haven't even played this? 」

"These past few years, have you seen me come to KTV how many times?"

"Indeed, I haven't come a few times!"

After Jing Tian finished speaking, the corner of her mouth suddenly lifted, she smiled and said: "It's fine, I'll teach you; it's really simple, you're so smart you'll definitely learn it right away!"

Having said that, she explained the rules of "bluff" to Jiang Heng, then they played a few rounds, but the result was that Da Tian Tian lost more often.

"Big brother cheated me!" Da Tian Tian pouted.

"No way, it's because you taught it too well, I learned it too fast!"

"Hmph!"

Da Tian Tian, unwilling to accept it, continued playing a few more rounds, ending up losing more and more, even drinking quite a bit of alcohol.

"Brother, you wouldn't be cheating, would you?"

Jiang Heng laughed, "Playing a little game, do I need to?"

"Me too!"

After drinking several more cups, Jing Tian, her face flushed, said she wouldn't drink alcohol.

Jiang Heng asked what that was, Da Tian Tian said, "Truth or dare!"

Jiang Heng laughed, "Two people, playing truth or dare?"

Da Tian Tian said, "Exactly!"

"Okay!"

The dice cup came again, naturally Jing Tian lost again.

Jiang Heng laughed, "Truth or dare, which do you choose?"

"Truth!"

"Hmm!"

To be honest, Jiang Heng really didn't know what to ask.

Just then, with a beauty beside him, lights red and wine green, he felt somewhat distracted.

"Hmm, you like...!"

"Jiang Heng brother, I like Jiang Heng brother the most!"

After saying that, the girl had a bright smile and her eyes were especially shining.

Jiang Heng, for a moment, didn't know how to respond, gave an embarrassed laugh, "Congratulations, you've learned to buzz in!"

Da Tian Tian snorted, obviously not very satisfied with Jiang Heng's reaction.

The two played another round, and Jing Tian lost again.

"Truth or dare?"

"Dare!"

"Well then?!"

To be honest, with just the two of us in the room, Jiang Heng really didn't know what dare to do.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, the young lady got up and lightly kissed Jiang Heng's face.

……

Next morning, Jiang Heng woke up in an unfamiliar room.

He glanced at Da Tian Tian sleeping beside him, then carefully looked at the room; only after a while did he recall that this was one of the many properties he had bought in Jingcheng.

The two had drunk quite a bit the previous day, so naturally they couldn't drive home.

During the New Year period, it would also be inconvenient to bother the assistant and driver.

Originally they planned to take a taxi, but Jiang Heng suddenly remembered there was a two-bedroom apartment nearby, deluxe renovation, smart lock, vacant and not rented out, just two or three hundred meters away.

Jiang Heng asked whether they should go there, Da Tian Tian immediately agreed, and the two walked over together.

"Afterwards!"...... Jiang Heng saw Jing Tian sleeping soundly, the corners of her mouth occasionally curling into a smile, so he didn't wake her.

He got up and went to the kitchen, discovering only a few packets of instant noodles.

Jiang Heng's original idea was naturally to have properties all over the city, so he could find a place to stay anytime, with all household supplies and provisions fully stocked.

But later he found the occupancy rate was too low, many things had spoiled, so he changed to storing only long-lasting items like instant noodles and dried noodles, not even eggs.

In theory, going out for breakfast wouldn't be a hassle, but because he drank too much alcohol yesterday, he always felt his stomach was empty.

So he cooked two bags of instant noodles, just finished dishing them up and brought them to the table.

Suddenly he heard Jing Tian's coquettish voice: "Smells so good, brother, what delicious thing did you make?"

Jiang Heng laughed, "You woke up just in time—perfect, I cooked noodles for you!"

(End of chapter)