Aaron was taken aback by his question: "What, now tax investigations... are the lawyer's responsibility?"
Wen Jie's expression grew even more serious: "Tax auditing is everyone's responsibility!"
Aaron stood ramrod straight; the imposing aura emanating from the lawyer intimidated him so much that he dared not utter a single word.
You Huan couldn't help but chuckle and secretly gave Aaron a wink.
Aaron coughed lightly and said, "Uh... Attorney Wen, please rest assured, I have always been a law-abiding artist."
"Really?" Wen Jie's eyes narrowed slightly. "You're still single, right? Do you have a rumored girlfriend? What if some cheating scandal breaks out one day and drags our Youhuan down with it?!"
"Attorney Wen, what... what are you saying?" Aaron asked with a forced smile, his forehead covered in sweat.
Wen Jie's voice was stern: "I'm telling you, you better watch out!"
He cleared his throat and stood closer to You Huan, blocking most of her from view.
Moreover, his face seemed to scream "Keep Out!"
You Huan's heart pounded. Even so close, she could smell the fresh scent of his aftershave. She looked at his neatly ironed shirt and suit, imagining a day when she could help him put on his suit every morning, take his briefcase, and see him off…
She couldn't help but smile, her eyes filled with him and with anticipation for the future.
“Attorney Wen, I don’t quite understand what you mean…” Aaron grinned, “I…”
“What I mean is, I am Miss You Huan’s personal lawyer!” Wen Jie emphasized the word “personal.” “If you dare to do anything illegal, immoral, or unethical, you’d better stay away from Miss You as soon as possible! Otherwise, I will definitely sue you and send you to jail for life!”
"Uh, well, I..."
Even if Aaron was slow on the uptake, he understood at this moment. He forced a smile that looked worse than a grimace, then slipped away and dashed into the crowd.
Wen Jie gazed in the direction he had left, still standing there with an air of righteousness, like You Huan's guardian.
Looking at him standing like a terracotta warrior, You Huan burst out laughing, her heart overflowing with sweetness.
She was about to take his arm when the man simply raised his hand and straightened his tie. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, he skillfully avoided her touch.
You Huan quickly withdrew her hand, realizing she had been too abrupt, and pretended to tuck her hair behind her ear.
“Heh…this guy,” Wen Jie chuckled awkwardly, “ran away after I just said a few words to him. Could it be that he really has something to hide?”
You Huan wanted to say that your appearance just now was actually scarier than a ghost.
“No.” She shook her head. “He just signed with Yufeng Media. Sister Can is known for her strict management of artists. No one dares to do anything wrong under her nose.”
"Oh, then..." Wen Jie's eyes darted around, and he muttered a sarcastic remark: "Then I wouldn't have... disturbed your marriage prospects, would I?"
"What did you say?"
"No, no, it's nothing!"
"Wen Jie, actually I..."
"I'll go offer Junyu a toast!" Wen Jie scratched his head, chuckled, and hurriedly slipped into the crowd of guests.
You Huan's eyes dimmed slightly, and her brows furrowed into a knot as she tried to understand.
Was his insistence on standing between her and Aaron just now due to jealousy, or was he genuinely fulfilling his legal duty by investigating taxes?
Did he really mean it when he said he was her "private lawyer," or was he just saying it for Aaron's benefit?
You Huan couldn't figure it out either.
She lowered her head and sat back down in her original spot, away from the crowd, picked up her plate, and started poking at the small cake with her fork.
Just then, Aaron walked past her.
But unlike before, Aaron acted as if he hadn't seen her at all.
"Why……"
Before You Huan could even shout, Aaron floated right past her.
"What's going on? They've stopped talking altogether?"
"Oh, Miss Yu, I'm so sorry!" Following behind was Aaron's manager. "Our Aaron didn't mean to ignore you!"
You Huan was taken aback. "Then what does he mean by this?"
"Of course I don't dare talk to you!" The agent chuckled awkwardly and replied, "He... he has something to do... he's checking if his studio has been evading taxes!"
You Huan was stunned, almost turning to stone on the spot.
"You've protected her like this, why are you still being stubborn?" Suddenly, Jiang Mianmian's playful voice came from behind.
You Huan suddenly turned around.
Jiang Mianmian changed into a Chinese-style dress, a bright red cheongsam with exquisite tailoring and heavy embroidery, which made her look noble and elegant.
Jiang Mianmian walked over and saw the cake that You Huan had poked in the hole, and couldn't help but laugh.
"Everyone can see through your little schemes, so why are you two trying to hide them?"
"No way..." You Huan blushed, "Wen Jie, he... he couldn't possibly..."
"Is it impossible for him to like you?" Jiang Mianmian said helplessly. "If he didn't like you, why would he be so hostile towards Aaron? They're complete strangers, there's no need for that!"
You Huan lowered her head and remained silent.
Actually, she also had concerns. In the entertainment industry, it's impossible to fall in love casually.
If her affair with Wen Jie really comes to light, it will definitely cause Wen Jie unnecessary trouble. Even if the two of them stay together, will the fans and reporters let them off the hook?
Ordinary people can hold hands and walk in the sun without any worries when they're in a relationship, but what about her?
Every little detail of her relationship is magnified and scrutinized by everyone. There are countless rumors of her breaking up and getting back together...
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