Contrary to Si Yuhuan’s expectations, and certainly to everyone else present, Zhang Xuan said to Si Yuhuan, "We currently have an opening for a female live strear, and Miss Jiang’s image is very suitable for this promotional event. I highly recomnd her."
The president of Fenghuang Entertainnt personally nad her for the role. It seed her international influence had reached a height that no one could ignore, and Jiang Qing unconsciously raised her chin in pride.
Won have an innate pride when complinted, especially by such an outstanding boss as Zhang Xuan.
It was as if she had reclaid all the dignity she felt she’d just lost.
Her grandfather was about to say sothing else, but Jian Xi tugged at his elbow. "Grandfather, since President Zhang has said so, I agree as well. Let her join."
Jian Xi agreed because she had caught the small wink Zhang Xuan had given her just monts before.
He’s so close with Second Brother; this must have been Second Brother’s idea.
Her Second Brother had been through the wringer in the entertainnt industry for so many years and was quite the master at outmaneuvering people. She felt a twinge of worry for Jiang Qing; her life from now on would probably be difficult!
And there Jiang Qing was, still beaming.
After sending her grandfather off, Si Yuhuan asked Jian Xi to stay.
"What for? You can’t be inviting to dinner, can you?"
"Xixi, let take you out to eat. Thank you for speaking up for in front of Grandfather today," Jiang Qing said, standing beside Si Yuhuan as if they were the perfectly matched couple, and Jian Xi, Si Yuhuan’s actual wife, was the outsider.
Jian Xi found these kinds of intentionally provocative actions truly nauseating; in her previous life, she had suffered greatly because of them.
Back then, easily angered and prone to outbursts, she would act like a madwoman in front of Si Yuhuan, screaming and tearing at things. This behavior only resulted in her getting hurt and him growing more disdainful, pushing them further apart.
This ti, Jian Xi had gained perspective. She smiled and said, "No need. Keeping you at the company is also for my own benefit. After all, every penny you earn for the corporation is part of the marital property shared between Si Yuhuan and ."
Jiang Qing’s expression changed drastically. Her forced smile was uglier than tears, and she seed unable to maintain the facade any longer.
Jian Xi had no interest in watching her carry on. Instead, she turned to Si Yuhuan. "Grandfather’s health isn’t good, and your defiance today could very well send him to the ergency room. You can be angry with , but you can’t gamble with his health."
Finally, she could stand on the moral high ground and lecture him.
All Si Yuhuan could do at that mont was listen, not even having the chance to retort.
Jian Xi confidently flipped her hair back and went after Zhang Xuan.
If he’s here, then Second Brother must have also returned to the country.
It had been a long ti since she had seen Second Brother; she was dying to see him.
She had just reached the underground parking garage when a large hand reached out and pulled Jian Xi into a nearby SUV. "Shh, keep quiet."
The person said this while covering Jian Xi’s mouth and lowering their voice, just as a group of paparazzi dashed past.
Jian Xi pinched the man’s arm excitedly.
"OW!" he yelled in pain.
The driver floored the accelerator, eager to escape the underground garage that was about to be sward by reporters and dia.
"Second Brother, you’ve finally co back! I’ve missed you to death!" Jian Xi turned and hugged the man, only to realize it was Zhou Yan. She paused for a mont in surprise. "Why are you here?"
Jian Xi quickly pushed him away, feeling awkward.
Zhou Yan’s handso face flushed slightly. "I’m sorry, Senior. Brother Xin asked to pick you up and take you to a private restaurant. He’s reserved a room for you and ordered your favorite dishes."
Looking at him, he seed quite familiar with Second Brother.
Indeed, the entertainnt industry and the online influencer world were all one big family.
Jian Xi’s eyes brightened. "So Second Brother is there?"
"Yes! You know, Chuxin just won the Golden Elephant Award, so now too many people want to photograph him."
Jian Xi nodded in understanding.
Those reporters and dia mbers from earlier looked ready to devour soone.
Jian Xi settled into the car, her heart pounding with excitent as she waited to see her Second Brother.
On the way, she asked Zhou Yan how he knew her Second Brother. He replied that being able to embark on the path of an online influencer and live the life he liked was all thanks to her Second Brother’s guidance and pointers, as well as the support of President Zhang Xuan.
The private restaurant her Second Brother had booked was a bit remote, and the drive took nearly an hour.
Upon arrival, Zhang Xuan was also there.
Jian Xi greeted him warmly but still hadn’t seen her Second Brother.
It was Zhang Xuan who saw through her thoughts. Looking resigned, he said, "The plan was to have a al together, but that fellow had so urgent matters and had to rush back to Q Country. Don’t take it to heart, Jian Xi!"
Jian Xi forced a smile. "How could I mind? Eating with Uncle Zhang is just as good. But I do feel a bit down since it’s been so long since I’ve seen him."
"Don’t worry," Zhang Xuan continued. "He (Second Brother) specifically sent back to support you! And as for why I agreed to keep Jiang Qing today, I’m sure you understand our (Second Brother’s and my) intentions."
Jian Xi nodded. "Keep her close, so she can be dealt with as needed."
"You’re a clever girl."
"It’s one of Second Brother’s usual tactics; I knew it was his idea the mont I heard it." Jian Xi’s understanding of Jian Chuxin made Zhang Xuan burst into laughter.
Jian Xi felt a warmth inside; she was deeply touched that her brothers were all doing everything they could to help her vent her frustrations.
How could she not feel blessed?
The dishes were served quickly.
After chatting about family matters for a while, Zhang Xuan turned his attention to Zhou Yan. "You know he was personally grood by your Second Brother, right?"
This, Jian Xi truly didn’t know, and she shook her head.
Zhou Yan scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "I only just found out myself that you, Senior, are actually Chuxin’s biological sister."
Jian Xi thought the world was truly small—she’d gone to Fancheng just to avoid her eldest brother’s scolding and sign an online strear for her friend, and sohow it had led to all this.
"I will also be collaborating with Fenghuang Entertainnt in the future, so it’s inevitable that I will have to work with Jiang Qing. You can rest assured, Senior; since you despise her, she is also my enemy."
He said this with a very serious expression.
Jian Xi couldn’t help but choke on her water. "COUGH, COUGH, COUGH!"
"There’s really no need!" So it turned out her Second Brother not only surprised her with Fenghuang Entertainnt being a family business but had also sent her a cheerful young man who seed to specialize in countering Jiang Qing.
She was sowhat bemused.
The care from her family was ticulous to an extre.
Zhang Xuan, looking much more composed, held his wine glass, took a sip of red wine, and advised, "As strong as Si Yuhuan is, he can’t control everyone. Public opinion is the most difficult thing to manage. Nowadays, netizens have very keen eyes and are perfectly capable of independent thought."
By the end of the al, Jian Xi felt she had gained a lot.
Indeed, the tactics of an entertainnt mogul were formidable.
She also understood why her Second Brother, despite having left, still wanted her to co for this al.
Because Zhou Yan had been introduced, she and he began to communicate more frequently.
After greeting her grandfather back at the old family ho, she went to freshen up.
Around ten o’clock, after Jian Xi replied to Zhou Yan’s ssage saying she was going to sleep, her room door opened.
"Who did you go to dinner with?"
Si Yuhuan had actually returned. She was sowhat surprised he wasn’t with Jiang Qing.
After all, considering Jiang Qing’s temperant, she had been indirectly humiliated today and would definitely not miss the opportunity to play the victim and seek comfort from Si Yuhuan.
Jian Xi stared at him with a bit of wariness but still said stubbornly, "What’s it to you?"
Thinking about their intimacy last night, and then seeing how he protected Jiang Qing today, filled her with anger.
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