Chapter 1535: It's Not Easy to Say I Love You

"I'm sorry."

Tong Xiaoya lowered her head and said to Tan Kaixuan.

She knew that if it weren't for her, there wouldn't be so much trouble.

Tan Kaixuan waved his hand dismissively: "It's okay. Don't worry about this. I'll take care of it."

"You..."

Tong Xiaoya was startled and looked at Tan Kaixuan hesitantly.

Tan Kaixuan laughed: "Don't worry. Although I do business abroad, I still have some good friends back home. Solving this problem is not an issue."

This was his true feeling. After all, Tan Kaixuan was a legitimate investor who had invested in many projects in China, and his network was undeniably intricate.

In his view, although Wang Jie's family had some background, this matter was not a big deal.

"I'll find a way to deal with the rumors at school," Tan Kaixuan said after thinking for a moment. "As for the role, don't worry. I've already spoken to Future Film. If there's a suitable role, they'll use you."

It was "use," not "recommend."

Tan Lu and Tong Xiaoya immediately understood what Tan Kaixuan meant.

After all, the difference was significant.

The former meant Tong Xiaoya didn't need to audition or compete for the opportunity, while the latter meant she was just one of many auditionees.

"Are you and Chairman Zhao close?" Tong Xiaoya hesitated and asked Tan Kaixuan.

Although she had called Fan Baobao "senior" through the counselor's introduction, she knew it was just politeness. If she naively relied on that connection, it wouldn't work.

"He and I were college roommates. We started a business together back then."

Tan Kaixuan smiled: "Later, I went to the US to develop my career in finance. He stayed in China, mainly in internet and physical industries."

"Oh my god!"

Tan Lu was stunned: "You... how old are you guys..."

She could tell, and so could Tong Xiaoya, that Tan Kaixuan and Zhao Fusheng were no more than thirty. That meant they started their business while still in college?

Tan Kaixuan nodded and smiled at them: "It was probably junior or senior year, something like that."

Then he said to Tan Lu with a smile: "What about you? Is dorm life fun?"

Tan Lu was also talkative, and seeing that Tan Kaixuan was someone special, she wanted to get to know him. So she spoke quickly and shared some interesting stories from their dorm.

Of course, most of them revolved around Tong Xiaoya.

Tan Lu wasn't stupid; she knew what Tan Kaixuan's target was.

As for how Tan Kaixuan and Tong Xiaoya met, she didn't rush to ask him. There was plenty of time; she could always "interrogate" Tong Xiaoya when they got back.

Poor Tong Xiaoya was thus betrayed by her best friend.

She watched helplessly as Tan Kaixuan and Tan Lu chatted enthusiastically, almost as if they were about to swear brotherhood.

"Brother, let me tell you, Yaya is really naive. Once, someone sent her a love letter at school, and she was afraid that rejecting him directly would make him lose face, so she secretly mailed the letter back to him." Tan Lu said with a grin.

Tan Kaixuan burst out laughing, glanced at Tong Xiaoya, whose face was as red as an apple, and said: "You actually did something like that?"

Tong Xiaoya didn't want to speak anymore. She suddenly felt that she shouldn't be sitting here at all.

But strangely, her originally gloomy mood gradually improved at this moment.

After the meal, Tan Kaixuan personally drove Tong Xiaoya and Tan Lu back to school.

Tan Lu went back to the dorm first, while Tong Xiaoya and Tan Kaixuan stood downstairs.

"Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Looking at Tong Xiaoya, Tan Kaixuan said slowly.

Tong Xiaoya frowned slightly, hesitated, and then said softly: "Promise me, don't make a big deal out of this because of me. If it comes to that, I'd rather drop out of the Central Academy of Drama and go home."

This was the best solution she could think of.

Tan Kaixuan waved his hand: "Don't worry, you don't need to drop out. Really, trust me."

"Then... I'll listen to you."

Tong Xiaoya was startled, then lowered her head and said softly.

Tan Kaixuan smiled: "Alright, go on up."

"Okay."

Tong Xiaoya nodded and turned to walk upstairs.

After a few steps, she suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong?" Tan Kaixuan found it strange and asked with concern.

Unexpectedly, Tong Xiaoya turned around, ran a few steps to him, and before he could speak, gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, then turned and ran away.

Watching the girl's figure disappear from sight, Tan Kaixuan stood there stunned, instinctively touched his cheek, and then suddenly smiled.

"This girl..."

Tan Kaixuan muttered to himself.

He had to admit, this feeling was very pleasant.

"Sir, should we leave someone here?" the security captain asked Tan Kaixuan in a low voice.

After all, he could now see that this Miss Tong was likely to become a candidate for the boss's wife, so it was better to proactively suggest protecting her, which would at least leave a good impression on Tan Kaixuan.

"Yes, you're right."

Tan Kaixuan was indeed pleased and nodded: "Arrange a team to protect her. Don't let anyone hurt her."

Although he didn't know what Wang Jie might do, Tan Kaixuan, accustomed to thinking the worst of others, naturally didn't want to see Tong Xiaoya get hurt.

After arranging the security, Tan Kaixuan left the Central Academy of Drama.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

The rumors at the academy grew more intense, but Tong Xiaoya no longer cared, because during these days, Tan Kaixuan had been texting her constantly, comforting her.

And most importantly, Future Film officially invited Tong Xiaoya to join them.

"So you're now part of Future Film?"

In the girls' dorm, Tan Lu asked Tong Xiaoya.

Tong Xiaoya nodded: "I'm a bit confused too, but the contract is signed. Although ten years is a bit long, I think it's fine."

"Isn't it?" Tan Lu showed an envious expression: "You haven't even graduated yet, and you've already signed with a company. Ah, I need to find a rich boyfriend too!"

"Stop it!"

Tong Xiaoya quickly covered Tan Lu's mouth: "He's not my boyfriend."

"No?"

Tan Lu pouted: "Come on, if he weren't your boyfriend, would he fight for you? Would he confront Wang Jie for you? Besides, without Brother Tan, do you think you could sign with Future Film?"

Tong Xiaoya was speechless. She felt her roommate had gone crazy.

...

...

Zhao Fusheng had nothing much to do these days. Wang Jie's identity had been investigated; he was just the son of a real estate developer. Although he was called one of the "Four Young Masters," in Zhao's eyes, it was nothing.

Tan Kaixuan had already spoken to Xue Yuanfang. According to Xue, they might as well just crush him directly.

But Tan Kaixuan didn't agree. His meaning was clear: if Wang Jie was smart enough, he wouldn't cause more trouble, unless he really wanted to tear things apart completely.

As it turned out, his guess was right.

In the past few days, there was indeed no news from Wang Jie.

"Has that guy backed off?" During a dinner, Tan Kaixuan asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "I don't think so. I feel like he's investigating us."

"Investigating us?"

Tan Kaixuan was startled, somewhat surprised.

Clearly, he hadn't expected Zhao Fusheng's statement.

Zhao Fusheng nodded and explained to Tan Kaixuan: "Think about it. Even if they want to fight us, wouldn't they need to investigate our background and how much power we can muster?"

Tan Kaixuan fell silent.

That made sense!

In that case, the storm was brewing.