"Yes, she really said that." Victor Shen nodded firmly, this was what Ethan Su had said himself, and he certainly wouldn't lie about it.
[Phew, if that's true, I can relax. Otherwise, the next part of the plot will be tricky. If I propose and she suddenly agrees... ugh, will I end up in a deadlock? No, no, why am I still feeling so anxious? Victor Shen wouldn't lie to me, right? I should've studied criminal psychology earlier, why do I feel like all the male leads have secrets? It's all Chase Jiang's fault for messing everything up!]
At first, Victor Shen found it amusing to listen to Maggie Jiang's inner complaints, his lips curling up slightly. But when he heard the words "the person might be gone", the teacup in his hand froze in mid-air, and he was stunned. No wonder Ethan Su had repeatedly emphasized how sensitive Maggie Jiang was to the "plot" and how she couldn't allow any mistakes. Now he understood the serious consequences hidden behind it.
Victor Shen put down his teacup and spoke carefully, "You know Ethan Su well enough. He's shy, and though he says he doesn't like you, I can tell his attitude toward you has changed significantly. He does have some feelings for you, but it's not quite to the point of liking you yet." After saying this, Victor Shen silently sighed to himself. He was feeling very conflicted inside. On the one hand, he truly hoped Ethan Su could find happiness, and clearly, that happiness wasn't with Bella Yang. On the other hand, he didn't want to see Maggie Jiang fall into a crisis. Although he hadn't figured out if Maggie Jiang's personality had really changed or if she had completely become a different person, or why she was so obsessed with the plot, it didn't stop him from developing a fondness for her. After all, the concern hidden in her heart was as warm as the winter sun. Even when faced with the kindness of a stranger, he couldn't stand by and do nothing—let alone someone he knew well.
"Sigh!" Victor Shen sighed inwardly, "I'll just take things step by step."
On the other side, Maggie Jiang, hearing Victor Shen's words, felt her tension ease a little. This made sense. But soon, a more tricky problem arose. She wasn't sure how deep Ethan Su's feelings for her were, but she was certain that his attitude toward her was far better than it was toward Bella Yang. Thinking of the disgusted look Bella Yang had given her, Maggie Jiang couldn't help but think to herself: [Useless, such a waste! A female lead who, without his golden finger, reveals his true form and becomes completely useless. Even with the golden finger activated, he still needs a man's support to hold things together. Who designed this protagonist's character? There's absolutely no presence, it's just infuriating!]
After the rant, Maggie Jiang took a deep breath and continued her act. She suddenly stood up, her face full of smiles. "Really? We've known each other for so many years, you can't be joking with me!"
Victor Shen watched Maggie Jiang's "brilliant performance" and almost couldn't stop himself from facepalming. If he couldn't hear her thoughts, her acting would have been flawless. But the contrast between her inner voice and her expression created such a sense of discord that it made Victor Shen start to worry about her mental state.
"Don't worry," Victor Shen smiled helplessly, "Everything I said is true, and there's even better news."
"What's the good news? Tell me!" Maggie Jiang appeared eager on the outside, but inside, she couldn't help but be suspicious: [Is this good news reliable? I have a bad feeling about this...]
Victor Shen took a sip of tea, a sly glint flashing in his eyes. "The Su family's latest idea is to keep the engagement between Ethan Su and Bella Yang. But Ethan Su is strongly opposed to it. It seems that after talking to someone last night, he has grown to despise Bella Yang. What's more surprising is that, with his personality, he actually said he would resist to the end. So, I think you have a great chance! Does that count as good news?"
Maggie Jiang froze for a moment. "… It counts… This news is really important, thank you."
[Again, it's Chase Jiang! Oh heavens, this guy is like a virus, he just won't leave. Could it be that he crossed over with some mysterious power? How is he able to influence others' thoughts!]
Victor Shen raised his hand to his forehead in exasperation and said helplessly, "I've told you everything I know. So it looks like the chances of you succeeding in your proposal are really high. If the Su family doesn't back down in the end and Ethan Su gets angry… you know what happens. So, do you still want to propose? Uh, I mean, is there anything else you need my help with? When are you planning to propose?"
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