Inside the luxurious private room, Jian Zicai was enjoying himself immensely, with several bottles of foreign liquor worth tens of thousands of yuan on the table. Sweet and coquettish voices rose and fell, creating a chaotic and unpleasant atmosphere.
Chang Shuying didn't even lift her eyelids, standing at the door and stating, "Painter Jian, if you don't submit your manuscript today, it's equivalent to breaching the contract!"
Who is she?
"That's right, Painter Jane, let's keep drinking and ignore her!"
...
A group of women surrounded Jian Zicai, acting coquettishly and pretending not to know Chang Shuying. Even though they had never met her in person, Chang Shuying was well-known in their small circle.
Whenever Chang Shuying appears, a large sum of money is lost that night.
Jian Zicai laughed and pushed the woman clinging to him away: "Who could she be? My boss, my bread and butter. If I offend her, you can forget about making any money off me!"
Chang Shuying is indeed very insensitive; there's nothing wrong with that. She and Jian Zicai did have a cooperative relationship, the kind where they signed a contract.
But to the women who wanted to curry favor with Jian Zicai, these words carried a strong sense of ambiguity.
Who would refer to another woman as their provider in front of women seeking pleasure?
Isn't Jian Zi the one who provides them with food and clothing? Have you misunderstood?
Jian Zicai stood up decisively, smiled and said goodbye to the hostesses in the KTV, then turned around and went back with Chang Shuying to finish their manuscript.
Chang Shuying left in a hurry without her assistant, so there were only the two of them in the car on their way to Jian Zicai's house. Jian Zicai was noticeably happier than when he came out of the karaoke bar, which led him to abruptly extend an invitation.
He finished his manuscript tonight, and the two of them went out for a late-night snack.
Chang Shuying coldly replied, "No time!"
"Yes, yes, you're busy. You're too busy to be here with me. You're in a hurry to go back and guide your little Xie. I just don't understand. Xie Yu, apart from having a good-looking face, smiles like an idiot. He's a good-for-nothing who can't do anything. Do you really think he's a little white rabbit?"
Jian Zicai, as if seeking revenge, mentioned the new painter his studio had just signed, implying that Chang Shuying had ulterior motives.
Xie Yu is the best-looking painter among those who signed with the studio this year; she's more like a movie star than a painter.
At Jian Zicai's book launch this year, Chang Shuying brought Xie Yu along, and they became a highlight of the day. That kid is incredibly handsome.
Chang Shuying chuckled sweetly, "You don't need to meddle in other people's business. As long as he's good-looking, that's enough!"
He's not even a shareholder, yet he wants to meddle in the boss's affairs.
Jian Zicai: As long as he's good-looking? When I was the first painter to sign with the studio, I had all sorts of requirements, afraid of working myself to death. As long as he's good-looking, that's enough!
Listen—the sound of a heart breaking!
Jian Zi was depressed for a while, but he got home as soon as he recovered.
Jian Zicai: "..."
God, are you being fair to me?
Chang Shuying parked the car in front of Jian Zicai's villa, braked, and released the handbrake in one smooth motion, giving him no extra time.
After parking the car, he turned to look at Jian Zicai.
"Get out of the car! Get to work on your manuscript!"
Jian Zicai got out of the car with a sullen face. Chang Shuying didn't even bother to talk to him. He got out of the car and prepared to turn around and leave.
Jian Zicai was preoccupied with some rumors circulating these days, and in his haste, he pressed his hands against the car window.
Chang Shuying: ? ? ? You better be busy!
Jian Zicai then brought up his uncle, whom he'd said countless times before, to stall for time: "Boss Chang, Vice President Wen's child is about to be born. You haven't considered your personal feelings at all. Do you still have feelings for Vice President Wen? I don't think you should give others a chance to gossip. So, my uncle..."
"roll--"
Ever since she met Jian Zicai, Chang Shuying has reacted immediately whenever his equally single uncle is mentioned.
Every time Jian Zicai's uncle is mentioned, she feels that Jian Zicai is making fun of her. Three years have passed, how come her uncle is still not single?
Chang Shuying didn't want to talk to this person and prepared to drive away.
Jian Zicai stopped him again, sticking half his body through the car window.
"Mr. Chang, please think this over carefully. My uncle is handsome and exceptionally talented. If you could just meet him once..."
Chang Shuying screamed desperately, "Jian Zicai, are you crazy?!"
Your uncle is unwanted!
I don't want it either!
Startled by Jian Zicai's madness, Chang Shuying abandoned her plan to rush back, fearing that she might have an accident if she drove back in her current state!
Seeing that Chang Shuying's smile had faded, Jian Zi smiled to ease the atmosphere and changed the subject: "Ms. Chang, my fiancée and I are getting engaged in a few days. Would you do me the honor of coming for a meal?"
"Which one?" Chang Shuying knew that Jian Zicai had several long-term sexual partners.
For example, his former assistant, the female teacher he met during an exchange program at a university, and the wealthy woman who was madly infatuated with him...
Jian Zicai thought about it carefully and said, "Shanshan, I guess. Her family owns the steel group!"
Chang Shuying was speechless. The person involved couldn't even remember it, so how could they get married?
Chang Shuying didn't want to waste her breath arguing with Jian Zicai about anything other than work, so she swallowed her complaints and smiled broadly: "Okay, okay, you can send me an invitation later, I'll definitely go!"
Jian Zicai loves to show off so much, and he's married to the heiress of a steel conglomerate. The occasion is bound to be spectacular. She can bring over a few of the new artists her studio just signed to ride on his coattails.
Jian Zicai's face darkened: "Boss Chang, are you planning to bring your newly acquired pet to my engagement party?"
The tone implied accusation.
Chang Shuying thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill: "You go ahead and happily get engaged, we're just going over to join in the fun!"
I'm just using your engagement party for free publicity.
Jian Zicai lowered his eyebrows: "I didn't expect Xie Yu to be so popular with you, you even want to bring me to my engagement party!"
There was a hint of resentment in his voice.
Chang Shuying: ...Can't I even save some money?
Without needing Chang Shuying's reply, Jian Zi gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Come on then, it'll definitely be a lot of fun that day. I might not even be able to take care of you all. But my uncle should be coming, and you can meet him then!"
Chang Shuying replied coldly, "Thank you, but I don't want to see your uncle at all. I don't know him at all!"
Chang Shuying pushed the shameless Jian Zicai out, turned the steering wheel, and drove away.
*
Zhoujia Village.
Back home, a group of people were waiting for Chang Shuying to come back for dinner. After this meal, Chang Hongbing and his wife would officially move to Hai Province.
In the past three years, Chang Huaying gave birth to her daughter in Hong Kong and by chance got a job opportunity that allowed her to stay. Out of consideration for her daughter's growth, she chose to move there.
The mother and daughter often clashed over their differing parenting philosophies. Whenever they argued, Chen Zhaodi would storm back to Beijing, only to return a few days later and eagerly run off to find her granddaughter.
In the end, Chen Zhaodi would spend half a year in Hong Kong and half a year in Beijing, constantly flying between the two places.
This year, Chang Huaying bought a villa in a famous resort in Hainan Province for Chang Hongbing and his wife to retire in.
Chang Hongbing and his wife also took the elderly couple from the Chang family with them, but the reason for this was kept secret for the time being.
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