Qiao Chu explained, but Qiao Yijue was still angry.
“He’s a married man. He should have considered the consequences of his actions. It’s foolish of him to go see that woman during such a sensitive time. Qiao Chu, you shouldn’t have let him go to dinner either. Even if you two don’t have ulterior motives, others won’t be like you.”
Qiao Chu nodded. "Grandpa, I didn't think this through. I was wrong. Please give me the knife first, okay?"
Qiao Nuan also tried to persuade her, "Grandpa, my sister is in a difficult position. We've met that woman together, and we'll see her again tomorrow. Now is the time for strategic maneuvering, and we can't afford any trouble within our own camp, lest we fall into someone else's trap."
Li Wanyue also tried to persuade him, taking the kitchen knife from the old man's hand. "Dad, we will definitely protect Qiao Chu and not let those vixens bully us. This matter needs to be discussed carefully. Let's discuss a solution first. Or, we could arrest Jiang Zhi and interrogate him severely!"
Qiao Chu chimed in, "Mom's right. Let's discuss a strategy first. Jiang Zhi wasn't the only one at the dinner. Those photos were definitely taken on purpose, cropping out everyone else. If A-Zhi sees the news, he'll be angry too. He'll be thoroughly humiliated and will definitely wake up completely."
Qiao Yijue was still furious: "He deserves it! Wanyue, call Jiang Zhi right now and make him explain himself to me."
Li Wanyue reassured her, "I'll make a call right away."
Li Wanyue wanted to make a phone call outside, but Qiao Yijue told her to do it in front of everyone.
With a slight sigh, Li Wanyi agreed to the old man's request.
...
"Ah-Zhi, where are you? Is it a good time to talk?"
"Mom, I'm driving."
Before Li Wanyue could speak, Qiao Yijue interrupted, "Have him come to Qiao Garden."
Jiang Zhi: "Mom, I heard you. I'm going to Qiao Garden."
"Qiao Chu is here too. She finished eating and hasn't left yet."
"I'll go pick her up and we'll go back together."
"Okay, we'll talk about it when we get there."
...
Just as he hung up the phone, Jiang Zhi's cell phone rang again.
He tapped the car phone and answered.
"Master Zhi, something has happened again."
"Xiao Liu, get to the point! Stop talking nonsense!" Instantly, Jiang Zhi understood the meaning of the phone call just now.
"You and Wei Yuan are rumored to be dating again."
"I understand, you don't need to say anything more."
"Then I'll hang up."
...
In an instant, Jiang Zhi's phone rang again.
It is a set of numbers.
Jiang Zhi knew that this was a call from Wei Yuan.
He didn't answer.
Now, nothing I say will make a difference.
She did it, and that's that. No matter how beautifully she puts it or how pitifully she tries to explain, it's just cunning and a cover-up.
Nangong Jin also called Jiang Zhi, but he didn't answer.
Jiang Zhi's face was as if covered by a layer of ancient ice.
...
Wei Yuan called several times, but Jiang Zhi did not answer her calls.
She was angry after reading all that messy news online.
Immediately, she called Rong Yan.
He asked irritably, "Did you have the media write those gossip stories?"
Rong Yan sneered and said, "Tsk tsk... You're angry? You're so fierce to me! You care about Jiang Zhi? It's just some gossip news, why are you so nervous? You came back because you wanted to get back together, I'm just helping you out!"
Wei Yuan's face clearly showed her fury. "You idiot! Are you sure you're helping me? You've dragged me into this mess of rumors, I'll be scolded by the company in a heartbeat, you're ruining my image! You've made Jiang Zhi's trust vanish in an instant! Should I thank you? Thank you for making my efforts go to waste!"
Rong Yan paused for a moment.
That seems to make some sense.
Wei Yuan continued, "Miss, please understand Jiang Zhi's current status. He is a married man. No matter what my relationship with him is, even if I haven't done anything, as long as he's not divorced, if I stand next to him, I will be branded as a mistress or a vixen. Are these labels honorable? Hmm? Can't you use your brain when you do things?"
Rong Yan was displeased and retorted loudly, "Wasn't I just trying to help you? I didn't think that far ahead just to hurt Qiao Chu. Besides, don't your fans want you two to get back together?"
Wei Yuan's cold, hard voice spit out through clenched teeth, "I don't need your help, you've ruined me! The fans' wishful thinking is their business, why are you getting involved? If you really want us to join forces to attack Qiao Chu, I'm warning you, don't try anything funny behind my back, don't sabotage me. Otherwise, I won't be polite to you."
"Alright, I understand. I'll have the media remove the news and the trending topics right away."
Wei Yuan didn't say anything and hung up the phone.
This brainless woman really infuriated her, ruining her carefully planned scheme.
Wei Yuan's expression was not only unpleasant, but also quite ferocious.
...
Soon, Wei Yuan received a call from her agent.
Xiao Qin questioned sternly, "Wei Yuan, do you know what you're doing? How do you explain this?"
"Sister Qin, I'm sorry, it was my carelessness. Jiang Zhi and I only had dinner, nothing else happened. It was all fabricated by the media. It was Rong Yan who made the media spread this rumor. She has a grudge against Jiang Zhi's wife, and she used me to attack Qiao Chu."
"You just returned to the country, and the previous scandals were already big enough. The company has tolerated you, considering it a way to promote your return. This new scandal is very bad for you, you know? In the industry, how many celebrities who cheat or become mistresses have a good ending? You need to know how to protect your reputation!"
"I understand, I will be more careful in the future."
"I'll have the PR team handle it. Make sure there are no more scandals before the awards ceremony. I'll appease the investors."
"Thank you, Sister Qin!"
“Wei Yuan, I’ve watched you get through these past three years with my own eyes. Since you’ve chosen to walk this path on your own, you should walk it properly. Jiang Zhi is already married, so there’s no use thinking about it anymore. You might as well focus on building your career. Without his support, you can’t afford to offend those investors. Don’t end up losing everything.”
"I know, thank you for reminding me, Sister Qin."
"I'm hanging up. You'd better watch yourself. You may be a big star now, but it's easy and quick to bring you down. You're a smart man, and I believe you know what you want."
The agent hung up the phone.
Wei Yuan glanced coldly at Ling Duo'er sitting next to her.
"Did you tell Rong Yan that I was going to have dinner with Jiang Zhi?"
Ling Duo'er panicked, her expression changing slightly.
She also tried to argue her point.
"Sister Yuan, I..."
Wei Yuan's eyes were dark and gloomy, and an uncontrollable anger was rising in her chest.
Suddenly, she slapped Ling Duo'er hard across the face.
"Who told you to say that? Huh?"
"..."
"Are you tired of living?"
"..."
"Who gave you the audacity to betray me?"
Ling Duo'er's face hurt a lot.
She lowered her head, not daring to look at Wei Yuan.
Her eyes reddened, and she wanted to cry.
"Sister Yuan, I'm sorry! I didn't know Miss Rong would do this to you. I thought she was helping you."
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