Wen Zhixin also realized that bringing Ye Jinxiu over was a mistake, and the atmosphere was obviously very awkward. He ignored the embarrassed Ye Jinxiu and steered the conversation back on track, asking about the matter he had been concerned about these past few days.
How did your first issue of the magazine go?
Upon hearing this, Ye Jinxiu suddenly smiled, knowing that things could still get better.
Dong Yin, with her spoiled and temperamental nature, couldn't stand seeing Chang Shuying have an easy time, so how could she not try to trip Chang Shuying up when she had the chance?
Dong Yin: Then you're wrong. I can't stand to see Chang Shuying doing well, but I look down on you even more!
Chang Shuying is at least on par with Wen Zhixin. With such a powerful alliance, who do you think you are, Chairman Ye's granddaughter?
Pooh!
When talking about the first issue of her studio's magazine, Chang Shuying smiled and said, "It's very good. The pre-sale of 1,000 copies has almost sold out. In addition to mainly serializing Teacher Jian's works, the magazine has also signed several other painters. The content will be even richer when it is officially released!"
Although Wen Zhixin did not approve of her taking this difficult path, he was equally interested in the studio.
"How many employees does your studio currently have? Regarding costs..."
Chang Shuying: "I'm the boss. Teacher Jian wears many hats; he knows a little bit of everything, which saves a lot of money. As for the parts that neither of us knows, we outsource them. There's also my younger sister; she's good at computer technology, and we're considering expanding online..."
Wen Zhixin became more and more interested as he listened, and asked a lot of questions. They started chatting like that, leaving the others standing aside.
Ye Jinxiu gradually lost her composure and tried several times to interrupt their conversation.
Jian Zicai, who witnessed all of this, almost died laughing.
So much fun!
Ye Jinxiu interrupted, "Sister Shuying, you don't seem like someone who's simply thinking about making money by selling magazines. If you don't make any money, won't the investors have objections?"
Wen Zhixin nodded: "Yes, Shuying, I have a suggestion. If your magazine is on the right track, you should contact the China Artists Association as soon as possible to cooperate. The China Artists Association has a great reputation and can help you increase sales quickly!"
Ye Jinxiu smiled and said, "Sister Shuying, my grandfather is Chairman Ye. You can ask me for help when the time comes. It's just a matter of saying the word!"
Wen Zhixin looked at Ye Jinxiu with satisfaction and nodded to Chang Shuying.
Chang Shuying declined, saying, "There's no need to worry too much about the returns; this is all an investment by my family!"
Wen Zhixin immediately thought that Chang Shuying had a mother who owned a company and an even wealthier second brother, so she really didn't need to worry about money.
Ye Jinxiu: ...I don't want to hear it!
Ye Jinxiu's face was gloomy.
Jian Zicai found it increasingly amusing, almost unable to suppress his laughter.
Wen Zhixin forced the younger employees in his unit to apologize to Jian Zicai. He had provided Jian Zicai with several amusements that day, so he reluctantly accepted it.
Wen Zhixin left with his men, and Chang Shuying breathed a sigh of relief, grabbing the water beside her and gulping it down.
The unserious Jianzi was startled: "You're quite the actor!"
Chang Shuying retorted, "Then I can't lose face in front of others!"
"Among the young guys, there's a tall, thin guy with glasses. His dad's a reporter at a newspaper, and he writes about all sorts of shady stuff. If I can't keep things under control, the news of our studio going bankrupt will be all over the industry tomorrow!"
Jian Zicai immediately sat up: "He wouldn't dare!"
His work has only just begun to be published, and the studio must at least stay until his work is completed!
"So... Mei Ying! You scared me to death!"
Chang Meiying appeared out of nowhere, like a ghost, and Chang Shuying was terrified.
Chang Meiying leaned close to Chang Shuying and said quietly, "Sister, you were absolutely right about Wen Zhixin. I've figured it out. He's like a peacock with its tail feathers spread, attracting attention wherever he goes. Look at him and that little assistant, how intimate they are, tsk tsk..."
Chang Shuying raised her hand and gently patted her: "Wen Zhixin was at least your future brother-in-law for a period of time. We shouldn't comment too much on his affairs. Since you chose to separate back then, you didn't expect the other to remain chaste!"
"That's well said! If you ask me, the only person who's good enough for your sister is my uncle from my hometown..."
Jian Zicai nodded in agreement and began to promote his excellent uncle again.
Chang Shuying roared, "Get out—"
Isn't it annoying? Every time, they bring up his uncle and ask, "Who wants his uncle?"
Chang Shuying secretly vowed that next time she would find a younger brother, to avoid any possibility of encountering Jian Zicai's uncle!
*
Before summer vacation was over, Qiao Sirui packed her things and took Enen back home.
Qiao Sirui didn't want to go back. Her mother called every few days, yelling and threatening to sever their mother-daughter relationship. She didn't dare to go back and face it.
The mother-in-law has been unwilling to return to Beijing from out of town to see her grandson, and Qiao Sirui has tried several times to persuade Enen to do so, but to no avail.
Finally, Chang Yaozu, who was extremely busy with work, somehow found out that Qiao Sirui had taken their son to Beijing behind his back, and called her back with a single phone call.
Compared to her mother, who was prone to outbursts, Qiao Sirui was more afraid of her husband, who was decisive and efficient in his actions.
Qiao Sirui was afraid that if she said she didn't want to, Chang Yaozu would make her divorce him directly.
Chang Yaozu had absolutely no tolerance for her.
We agreed to go back after summer vacation, but Enen threw a tantrum and refused to go back.
Chang Hongbing initially tried to coax him, but he eventually got caught up in the kid's antics and ended up smiling at Qiao Sirui while watching his grandson.
"Yaozu's wife, you should go back by yourself. My grandson and I have discussed it and decided not to come back. We will stay in the capital to study from now on!"
"dad--"
Qiao Sirui felt like the sky was falling when she heard the joke. Staying in Beijing would immediately offend two powerful figures: her mother and Chang Yaozu.
Qiao Sirui insisted on pulling Enen, who refused to leave the ground, up and said fiercely, "Are you going back or not? Don't want to be a disobedient child! If you continue like this, I won't want you anymore!"
She angrily shook off her hand and was about to throw him away.
Enen was anxious and scrambled to her feet to chase after her, crying, "Mommy, I want to stay with you—"
After Qiao Sirui and Enen arrived home, Chang Yaozu confirmed their arrival and then called Chang Huaying, who was in Hong Kong awaiting childbirth.
Chang Huaying didn't say much after she found out, and then hung up.
She glanced at the clear blue sky outside the window and touched the baby in her belly.
I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they do offend me, then just wait and see!
Qiao Sirui used Enen as a pawn several times to urge Chen Zhaodi to return to Beijing to see her grandson. After several attempts, Chen Zhaodi was so tempted that she just wanted to go home as soon as possible to see her clever and witty grandson.
Chang Huaying needed someone and was busy, so when she learned of this situation, she did not hesitate to call Chang Yaozu and tell him about her premarital pregnancy.
Qiao Sirui only goes home once every few years, and she just happens to show up and cause trouble when she needs someone. What is she trying to do?
Chang Huaying was pregnant, and Chang Yaozu didn't want to upset her, so he didn't mention the promise the couple had made, only promising not to cause her any trouble.
I called Qiao Sirui that very day.
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