I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2381 - 1508: So Disappointing~

A celebrated film queen and an aspiring film king, if they can't even dupe a young girl, they might as well take their own lives in a fit of shared passion.

Facing Luo Li’er's pointed questions, Jiang Chen remained unruffled, his expression a picture of perfect sincerity.

Upright.

Sincere!

"What sort of secret could your sister and I possibly share?"

As the ancient strategist Sun Tzu advises, one must sometimes feint a retreat to advance.

It's unwise to get trapped in the vortex of self-verification.

Luo Li’er pursed her crimson lips, and indeed, she uttered no further words.

It was evident that a seed of distrust had been sown regarding Jiang and Pei, yet definitive proof remained elusive.

Pei Yunxi's actions at this critical juncture were particularly noteworthy.

She took the initiative to pour a glass of water.

Heh.

This act brought a wave of pleasant surprise to Jiang Chen; a mere dozen hours ago, in this very same location, what kind of reception had he received?

However.

Being summoned in the dead of night to mediate a domestic dispute would surely test the patience of any police officer, yet he had responded immediately, rushing over despite the risk of his girlfriend finding out. Isn't a simple glass of water the least he deserves?

"Thank you."

Jiang Chen accepted the glass and then proposed, "Why don't you rest first? I'll have a chat with her."

Pei Yunxi merely shook her head in silent agreement.

That would be fine.

It was already quite late.

Sooner or later, some level of cooperation might become necessary.

Jiang Chen took a sip of water and turned his attention back to Luo Li’er, who was quietly observing both him and Pei Yunxi. "Shall we sit and talk?"

Luo Li’er responded with a quiet "Hmm."

In the deep hours of the early morning.

The world outside lay hushed and still.

It was a moment of profound tranquility.

This would undoubtedly become a cherished memory in the future.

"Your sister and Chen Jiang have actually known each other for quite some time; they officially started dating last year."

Jiang Chen cradled the glass and began to weave his narrative. Without any prior consultation with Pei Yunxi, he was forced to improvise on the spot.

Such spontaneous situations served as a true test of one's adaptability, cooperation, and unspoken understanding.

"Chen Jiang? Didn't my sister mention he was a foreigner?"

Luo Li’er swiftly identified a discrepancy in the story.

Pei Yunxi remained as silent as minted gold.

Jiang Chen maintained his composure.

"He is Canadian. Chen Jiang is his Chinese given name."

He spoke with unhurried deliberation, calm and collected, as if Chen Jiang were an actual individual and not merely a clever rearrangement of his own name.

"I've always preferred to call him that. We are very close friends."

After delivering this line, he offered a subtle nod, a form of psychological suggestion intended to gently influence his audience and enhance the believability of his claims.

"They’ve been together since last year? That long, and yet not a single word leaked out? Aren't the media typically adept at uncovering private matters?"

Jiang Chen offered a slight, disarming smile, his gaze meeting Luo Li’er's fearlessly.

"Most obstacles in this world can be overcome with sufficient capital. The media is no exception. With enough influence, one can twist reality, making people believe black is white, or that a deer is a horse. Is silencing them truly such a formidable task?"

Another infuriating rhetorical question.

What an imposing CEO demeanor!

Having always encountered the 'opponent' as a friendly and approachable figure, Luo Li’er found this sudden shift a bit disorienting. Nevertheless, it underscored her senior's current standing in society.

He was no longer the desperate figure she’d witnessed clinging to his ex-girlfriend on the library rooftop of East University.

"And what about you two? Why the silence?"

"Why should I feel compelled to speak?"

Jiang Chen gave a shrug. Damn, he was just too manly! The fatigue of the late hour seemed to amplify his inherent charisma, lending an captivating intensity to his eyes.

"Firstly, it concerns your sister’s personal affairs, and as a friend, I certainly lack the authority to discuss them.

Secondly, what tangible benefit would arise from me revealing such information?"

"I mean, there was no need to keep it from me directly."

Luo Li’er corrected him, indicating that this sharp young woman would not be easily deceived; her capacity for independent thought was simply too robust.

"Even if you deliberately chose not to inform me, if your relationship were genuine, there would invariably be subtle tells, certain traces, but throughout this entire period, I've observed nothing out of the ordinary. I simply can't sense that..."

"His Chinese name is Chen Jiang," Jiang Chen interjected.

Luo Li’er dismissed the detail with a wave of her hand. "I can't feel that person's presence at all. Claiming my sister has a foreign boyfriend seems less plausible than suggesting you are my sister's boyfriend!"

Though spoken without apparent malice, the words registered deeply with the listener.

Jiang Chen raised his glass, using it as a shield to subtly observe the female protagonist.

She kept her gaze lowered, her expression serene and composed.

Indeed.

For the moment, she only needed to fulfill her supporting role in this scene, requiring no spoken lines.

The old adage holds true.

If you desire secrets to remain hidden, then refrain from engaging in clandestine activities.

Luo Li’er's feelings were objective and undeniably genuine.

When a person's emotional state undergoes a transformation, such as transitioning from solitude to the depths of romance, giveaways are bound to emerge, regardless of how skillfully they are concealed.

Acting can certainly have moments where it's not quite right, moments that can be fixed later in post-production.

But in real life? It means a high-definition camera is perpetually trained on your every move. What actor, even the most skilled, could possibly avoid revealing the slightest imperfection?

Not even deities are capable of such a feat.

Observe closely.

Luo Li'er's declaration might have been uttered without a second thought, not intended as a veiled suggestion of a secret romance between her sister and someone else. However, her words inadvertently unveiled her inner thoughts.

Deep within her subconscious, she had already perceived a certain closeness between an individual and her sister, a bond that, to her, appeared to transcend the boundaries of a typical relationship.

It is unwise to provoke beautiful young women if you lack sufficient capabilities.

This is because, in the vast majority of circumstances, a woman's intelligence often correlates directly with her physical attractiveness.

"Stop speaking such rubbish. Chen Jiang and I are merely friends. He even entrusted me with the responsibility of looking after your sister. The things you are saying now are an insult to all three of us."