Outside, Xie Yuanping paced anxiously back and forth, wondering how he could fool Xia Yao.
Inside the room, separated by a door, Xia Yao and Xia Chen sat facing each other.
"Mom, can you hear Chuyue's thoughts too?"
Xia Yao put down the steaming cup, her brows furrowed with worry, and nodded.
"I don't know what happened, I just suddenly heard it. If it weren't for Chuyue, I don't know how long I would have been deceived by Xie Yuanping and his daughter!"
The investigation results that Wu Bo gave to Xia Yao detailed photos and hotel booking information of Xie Yuanping's hundreds of extramarital affairs since their marriage.
Xia Yao's first reaction upon seeing these photos was to hate herself for being blind before!
She actually gave her heart away so easily just because Xie Yuanping collapsed in the rain!
Behind his own back, Xie Yuanping had already cheated on his wife countless times!
"Back then, Xie Yuanping pretended to be deeply devoted to me, and I thought his love for me could withstand any storm. But I never expected that his illegitimate son would be older than you!"
Xie Yuanping has two illegitimate children: one is a boy who is one year older than Xia Chen, and the other is Xia Xinxin, who is the same age as Xia Chuyue.
Thinking about all this, Xia Yao's chest heaved, and she clenched her teeth.
Seeing this, Xia Chen quickly patted her back to calm her down and sighed softly.
“I’m afraid that from the very beginning, your father approached you with a scheme. Since he was so unwilling to marry you, his intentions are probably much bigger than we imagine.”
After being comforted by her son, Xia Yao calmed down. Looking at her son, who had grown into such an outstanding young man, a hint of pride appeared in her eyes.
"Plot something? He wouldn't dare!"
Even though Xia Yao appears gentle and mild-mannered, she was raised by Grandpa Xia, so how could she not have a temper or personality?
"Mom, it's not the right time yet. Xie Yuanping has too many entanglements in the company. We must strike decisively."
"It would be better to temporarily lull Xie Yuanping into a false sense of security, allowing him to relax and commit an even bigger crime before finally crushing him!"
Xia Yao thought so too. Xie Yuanping's actions were too conservative at the moment, and even if he was caught, he couldn't be convicted.
"We owe this to Chuyue. Xiaochen, your movie isn't finished filming yet, is it? Could you give Chuyue a likable role?"
Xia Yao is a veteran actress and doesn't understand online marketing and negative rumors, but she can't just stand by and watch her daughter be attacked.
She used to hate using connections, so she relied entirely on her own abilities to succeed in the industry.
But now, for her daughter's sake, she wants to give her all her connections so that she won't be bullied anymore!
Xia Chen thought for a moment and nodded.
“There really is one. Chuyue should be very suitable. I’ll contact my sister when I get back.”
After the mother and son finished discussing their future plans, Xia Chen opened the door and went out.
Xie Yuanping entered the house with trepidation, expecting to be reprimanded, but to his surprise, Xia Yao remained as gentle and kind as ever, believing him without him having to argue!
Seeing this, Xie Yuanping couldn't help but reveal a smug smile.
It seems I was overthinking it.
Xia Yao is nothing to fear.
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When Xia Chuyue drove home, the first thing she did was to search online for the latest season of a boy group talent show.
She glided to the top, and sure enough, there she saw the top-ranked fault current—
Shen Qing.
Of course, it's also Xia Yi, the cousin who was once caused by Xia Xinxin to fall into the sea and disappeared for several years!
When Xia Chuyue heard the gossip about Xia Yi at the Xia family's house at noon, she was stunned and shocked, and didn't react for several seconds.
Xia Chuyue clicked on this variety show and watched the first three episodes in one go, and couldn't help but ask herself a question from the depths of her soul—
How did Shen Qing manage to do that?!
She participated in a boy group audition as a girl, and surprisingly, she made it to the next round!
This gossip was so outrageous that Xia Chuyue couldn't even complain at noon, and just focused on finishing the gossip whole.
Filled with utter shock, Xia Chuyue stayed up all night to watch the entire variety show.
A few days ago was the final night of this variety show, and its popularity on Weibo and short video platforms exploded.
Countless trending topics about this boy band and Shen Qing personally have suddenly appeared!
Fans went wild, taking photos and showering flowers to celebrate that their idols could finally walk the flower path!
As Xia Chuyue watched the exquisite and handsome Shen Qing in the variety show video, her mind couldn't help but wander.
These girls are awesome!
For the first time in history, he became a member of a boy band!
This would be a huge deal even in a TV drama, let alone in the real entertainment industry!
In early summer, Xia Chuyue ate melons in a daze, and when she woke up the next day, her head was even more dizzy and aching.
She was filming like crazy recently and has almost finished filming "Riding the Wind," which was invested in by Ji Wanfeng. She only needs to add a few more scenes in post-production.
Just as she was thinking of spending a few days lounging at home, her brother Xia Chen, whom she had just met, called.
"Hello? Chuyue, have you had lunch yet?"
Xia Chuyue, who had slept until the afternoon, coughed awkwardly and avoided the topic.
"Brother, is there something you need from me?"
Xia Chen knew immediately that Xia Chuyue definitely hadn't eaten.
Xia Chen sighed gently and said softly:
"I ordered takeout for you; it's all light and easy to digest."
If you're free these days, why not go on a variety show?
Xia Chen's movie will have to wait a few more days before filming resumes. During this break, Xia Chen wants his sister to appear on variety shows to gain exposure and win over the audience.
"What variety show?"
Xia Chuyue was a little reluctant to go, and asked lazily with a straight face.
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