Chapter 32 When gods fight, it's best not to let bystanders get caught in the crossfire...
Jiang Miaomiao returned to Jiang Zhengye's side and handed him the still-connected phone: "I've finished dealing with my business. She's looking for you now."
"What could she possibly want from me?" Jiang Zhengye asked suspiciously.
Can't you cause trouble if there's nothing wrong with you?!
Jiang Si chuckled sinisterly on the other end of the phone.
Jiang Zhengye's attention shifted again, and Sun Ying quickly reached out and grabbed him.
The beautiful actress was suddenly struck dumb.
The waiters, who had hoped to use Sun Ying to embarrass themselves, were also shocked.
Jiang Miaomiao narrowed her eyes. What an idiot! Didn't she realize that for a man like Jiang Zhengye, who needs a career and glory, even the most beautiful woman wouldn't be able to win him over by clinging to him and acting cute when he's discussing business?
Furthermore, she announced loudly, "Old Jiang, the dress I finally picked out has been taken by Miss Sun. You'll have to wait for me to choose another dress!"
"Still waiting? Tell her to return the dress to you right now!" Jiang Zhengye blurted out, responding completely subconsciously.
This is a consequence of being tormented by Jiang Miaomiao.
He had come to a profound understanding that it was best to avoid provoking her.
Not attacking him early on doesn't mean he won't commit patricide later!
Jiang Miaomiao chuckled: "Isn't that a bad idea? Clothes make the man, and Miss Sun needs clothes that make her look younger and prettier."
Sun Ying hadn't been subjected to such sarcastic remarks in a long time.
She smiled, a smile that was both alluring and ruthless: "When it comes to fashion sense, there are few in the industry who can match me! Miss Jiang, this is just an ordinary dress, not some exclusive custom-made high-end item. Is it really necessary to be so fussy? I'll let you have it."
"Hey, it's not that you're giving it up, it's that I don't want it, so you can't take it." Jiang Miaomiao corrected, tilting her head to glance at the waiter who was watching the show with bated breath. Her smile was charming, but her eyes were cold and icy: "What are you all standing there for? Are your legs broken or are you blind? Can't you see that this movie queen hasn't found a suitable dress yet and has to steal one from someone else? Don't you have any good items in your store? If you do, hurry up and bring out your most expensive and sparkly dress!"
How dare the six waiters act arrogantly again?
They had been looking for an excuse to retreat for a long time, after all, Sun Ying's defeat was not a good thing for any witness!
When Jiang Zhengye returned after finishing the call, his tone was even more impatient: "I have to go back to the company. Once you've made your choice, come with me."
“Women take their time choosing clothes. If you really can’t wait, leave the money here and I’ll pay for it myself on the way home.” Jiang Miaomiao naturally extended her hand.
When pressed too hard, he lost interest in arguing, irritably threw out his credit card, and hurriedly left.
Throughout the ordeal, Sun Ying remained completely ignored, which angered her so much that she nearly bit her porcelain teeth to pieces.
...
Six waiters quickly came over carrying three glittering gold dresses.
The style is ordinary, but its advantage lies in being covered in rhinestones and dazzling gemstones. Even an older woman on the street would know that these clothes must be expensive. Because they are dresses specially made for nouveau riche bosses or wives of wealthy men!
Jiang Miaomiao warmly invited Sun Ying to take another look, and after a few words, she made it sound like she wouldn't be human if she didn't buy it!
She was a renowned actress, adored wherever she went, yet Jiang Miaomiao not only didn't know her place but also went too far!
Jiang Miaomiao had better pray that she wouldn't fall into her hands!
Sun Ying secretly held her breath and circulated her energy several times, barely suppressing her anger. In an instant, she composed herself and said, "Miss Jiang, I am, after all, a public figure. I must be mindful of my attire and behavior when appearing in public. If I wore a dress with your discerning eye, I would probably be making headlines as a comedian tomorrow. My fans would then be 'thanking' Miss Jiang for her good taste!"
"You're welcome," Jiang Miaomiao replied modestly with a smile, completely ignoring the threat implied in her words.
Sun Ying frowned.
It's important to know that she has a huge fan base, including a small but extremely radical group. If she stirs things up even slightly, this group will hurl insults and abuse at her competitors, causing them to avoid her like the plague. In extreme cases, they may even cause trouble and injure people, making them a formidable force.
Sun Ying was not giving up and tried to elevate herself while belittling her: "I am only a few years older than Miss Jiang, but I started earning money to support my family as soon as I came of age. Seeing that Miss Jiang can still ask her family for money, I have to say I am really envious."
Jiang Miaomiao accepted the sarcastic remark without question: "Indeed, I was born in Rome, so I don't have to pretend to be innocent, noble, or love-obsessed like some women who are clearly clinging to older men and spending their unlimited credit cards."
She sat down on the sofa next to her, raised her eyebrows, and looked at Sun Ying provocatively: "Actually, these clothes aren't bad either. If Miss Movie Queen just doesn't have the money to pay, I'd be generous and willing to buy them for you."
Sun Ying raised her head: "What a joke! Why should I pay for something I don't like? I wouldn't even want it if it were given to me for free!"
“Those I choose will naturally catch your eye, Actress Sun. Otherwise, why would you have snatched my dress without a word?” Jiang Miaomiao once again put Sun Ying in a difficult position.
In just a few words, she made no attempt to hide her dislike for Sun Ying.
Sun Ying really wanted to laugh at Jiang Miaomiao's narrow-mindedness. Directly tearing off the mask of civility was truly unsightly!
She tried to change the subject but was repeatedly pulled back by Jiang Miaomiao. After a while, she got tired of arguing and getting entangled with her and had no choice but to buy it. After all, the sucker who paid for it was Jiang Miaomiao's own father!
So, with composure and elegance, she took out her supplementary card and handed it to the waiter to swipe the bill.
The waiters immediately smiled apologetically and took out the POS machine.
Although their attempt to intimidate others failed, the kickbacks they received from selling the dresses were real.
Jiang Miaomiao rested her chin on her hand as she watched the waiter quickly swipe the card two or three times, and even had someone else swipe it, but still couldn't get a single penny out of Sun Ying's black card. As a result, the group looked embarrassed and cautiously smiled apologetically at Sun Ying: "Miss Sun, do you have any other cards?"
...This situation is not a problem with the internet or the POS machine; it is clearly a problem with the card.
How many women, especially those who make it big in the entertainment industry, are simple-minded?
Combining this with what Jiang Miaomiao had just said, Sun Ying understood: "What did you do to my card?"
She waved the main card in her hand. "So, when I cut off Lao Jiang's supplementary card, I also cut off the card in your hand? No way? You and Lao Jiang are a couple? Although Lao Jiang is well-maintained, he's over fifty. Compared to you, Sun Yinghou, there's a generation gap of at least five generations. Didn't you just tell Lao Jiang that you're in your prime, and the men who want to ask you out to dinner line up from here all the way to Paris, France?"
Jiang Miaomiao was asking a question she already knew the answer to.
Sun Ying gritted her teeth.
Although many people know that she and Jiang Zhengye have an ambiguous relationship, if she admits that they are a couple now, she will definitely be ridiculed by Jiang Miaomiao.
Even if Sun Ying is flexible and adaptable, she still has to feign a bit of pride when faced with competition from other women.
She subconsciously denied that the card was Jiang Zhengye's supplementary card, then took the opportunity to touch up her makeup and leave, finding a secluded corner to quickly call Jiang Zhengye.
However, Jiang Zhengye's end was still being interrupted by Jiang Si's phone calls, constantly receiving the message "The other party is currently on another call, please try again later"...
Sun Ying gritted her teeth in anger and quickly searched through her wallet, but all she found was the supplementary card Jiang Zhengye had given her, nothing else, not even a penny! She herself had limited funds, and as she earned more, she also spent more, so she simply couldn't afford the price of those three dresses.
Forget it, rather than running around asking people for money to pay the bill and making things worse, I might as well just swallow my pride and lose face this time. Next time, I'll just wait for her next time...
Sun Ying turned back, pretending to be calm, and said that she just didn't like the clothes Jiang Miaomiao had picked out for her. She then grabbed her handbag and was about to leave.
Jiang Miaomiao replied casually, "Why are you in such a hurry? If you really don't like these three, then I'll give you the blue dress."
"No need. A gentleman doesn't take what others cherish!" Sun Ying suppressed her anger and didn't turn her head.
Jiang Miaomiao replied, "But as a gentleman, I'm willing to let you buy it first. I checked the price tag for this blue dress, and it's only 360,000. Surely you can afford it, Miss Sun?"
Sun Ying, who had already walked some distance away, turned back and glared at her hatefully before quickening her pace to leave.
As she pushed the shop door open, two people walked in one after the other.
The two sides exchanged glances, with Jiang Si nodding and smiling first, while the seemingly respectful person behind her was the store manager.
Seeing Sun Ying leave with an angry expression, the store manager quickly asked, "Miss Sun? Have we failed to provide you with adequate service or neglect?"
"No, it's just that your store's machines need updating, and my credit card can't be used for a while, making it seem like I don't have money to buy clothes." Even at this point, Sun Ying still tried her best to save face.
The store manager apologized, saying he would check the POS machine immediately and asked her to wait a moment longer. As compensation, he would offer a corresponding discount.
Sun Ying naturally refused, not even bothering to nod in return to Jiang Si, and simply put on her sunglasses and left haughtily.
Jiang Si sighed, "No wonder so many people like to have sex with actors; they are really good-looking. It's a pity that their manners are a bit low; they don't even know basic manners. They can only be used as playthings."
She spoke softly but made sure everyone could hear her, so Sun Ying walked even faster this time.
The store manager chuckled dryly, "It's best not to let bystanders get caught up in a battle between gods."
Jiang Miaomiao walked straight inside, not even waiting for the store manager she had bumped into in the parking lot.
The store manager hurriedly chased after her, but even though the staff lined up neatly to greet her, she was still in a very bad mood! It was all because Jiang Si had posted a message on her WeChat Moments, specifically naming her shop for daring to insult the heiress of the Da Jiang Group for the sake of some celebrities.
Jiang Si is a shrewd person with a wide circle of friends.
If she put her mind to it, she could win over most women and men even on their first meeting. Hong Kong was also where she had lived since childhood. To carve out her own place in the feudal context of the Jiang family and to remain neutral between the Jiang Zhengye and Jiang Yaowu factions showed that she was no pushover.
As soon as the news was released, many wealthy women and heiresses showed their support and left messages saying they would never patronize the store again. Some shop owners even said they would rather breach the contract and pay compensation to take over the store and force it to close down.
After being "notified," the store manager broke out in a cold sweat.
Who do you think these ridiculously expensive dresses are sold to on a daily basis?
It's not about selling to glamorous celebrities in the entertainment industry, but rather to these wealthy people who have too much money to burn. And while people in the entertainment industry rely on capital for their livelihood, these wealthy people are the real capitalists!
If you offend these people, the store can indeed be shut down at any time.
As soon as she saw the message, she rushed back to the store to check the situation.
Jiang Si sat down next to Jiang Miaomiao and said, "I rushed over here and even took off my face mask in the car, but you didn't suffer any loss, did you?"
"I'll only make others suffer," Jiang Miaomiao replied, dangling the credit card between her fingers. "Want to take advantage of this and splurge later?"
“Sure!” Jiang Si nodded in surprise, then turned to look at the dress that the waiter was still holding, and suddenly choked up.
"Who picked this? It's so ugly!" The bright gold color is blinding.
Jiang Miaomiao raised her hand: "I am unworthy."
Jiang Si paused and said, "Looking at it a few more times, it's quite pleasing to the eye."
Jiang Miaomiao added, "It was chosen for that actress, Sun."
Jiang Si said "Oh," and quickly changed her tune: "Although ugly people need to rely on clothes, it's even harder for her to pull off the look."
"Then I'll let you wear it?" Jiang Miaomiao asked back.
Jiang Si rolled her eyes at her: "Then I'll gouge your eyes out first, you unfilial daughter."
Jiang Miaomiao was truly impressed by Jiang Si's ability to speak to people in a way that suited them perfectly.
The store manager suddenly asked the two young ladies of the Jiang family with a beaming smile what kind of help they needed. All she wanted to do now was to get through this matter quickly.
Jiang Miaomiao, however, was not so kind and nodded, saying, "There really is."
Then, pointing to the six waiters behind the manager, whose faces betrayed their panic, he asked, "Are there any penalties for your employees if they make a mistake?"
The six waiters quickly apologized: "Ms. Jiang, we were just being nosy and didn't know any better. Please don't take it to heart."
"But what if I just want to argue?" Jiang Miaomiao retorted.
The store manager smiled apologetically: "Miss Jiang, they're being silly. I'll definitely give them a good talking to later."
Jiang Si and Jiang Miaomiao exchanged a knowing glance.
Even Jiang Si, who was used to feigning innocence and acting like a smiling tiger, showed disdain on her face: "It was just a scolding to wake him up?"
Jiang Miaomiao chuckled softly: "No wonder the shop assistants at this store look down on people and dare to treat customers differently, fawning over men, belittling women, and praising celebrities. So it turns out you're the one who condoned it? This dress shop is just a clothing store. If you can't provide good service, what kind of business is it?"
Jiang Si chimed in, "Manager Sun, as the saying goes, it's only fair to reciprocate. You've been flattering the powerful and bullying the weak, daring to humiliate people just because you have a run-down shop. Well then, I'll use the power of the Jiang Group to make your shop go bankrupt. That's perfectly fair. I can wait and see if you can find an even stronger backer to retaliate later!"
After saying that, she tugged at Jiang Miaomiao's sleeve, "Let's go, there's not much to choose from in a store that's about to close down."
Knowing that Jiang Si and Jiang Miaomiao were truly angry, the shop manager trembled as he stopped them, pleading, "Miss Jiang Si, that's not what I meant. Customers are always welcome. It was my mistake in hiring these junkies! Don't worry, I'll fire them right away. Please give me another chance. It's not easy for women to make a living in this world. I've endured many years of hardship to open this shop."
Both women from the Jiang family were sharp-eyed; they saw not a trace of remorse or guilt in the eyes of these people from beginning to end. People fight for their pride, even Buddha receives incense; if they've been humiliated and have the chance to retaliate, why should they ignore it?
However, in this matter, Jiang Si mainly listens to Jiang Miaomiao's opinion.
The store manager immediately looked at Jiang Miaomiao pitifully, his tone timid and submissive: "Miss Jiang."
Jiang Miaomiao seemed to ignore their grief-stricken faces, and simply smiled and said, "It's no big deal if we two customers are gone." As for whether the other customers would continue to patronize the store, it depended on Jiang Si's influence and the goodwill they had accumulated in the early stages.
***
Jiang Miaomiao got into Jiang Si's nanny car and went to another dress shop.
Jiang Si suddenly explained, "This dress shop is actually quite ridiculous in the industry. Wives and heiresses don't come here because their sons and husbands like to bring all sorts of shady women. This Boss Sun is practically a brothel owner, covering up for men who are cheating. The people who can work in a shop like her can't be innocent! If we can take advantage of this to shut down this shop, it would be a good deed."
No wonder. Jiang Miaomiao asked, "Are you going to the charity gala tonight too?"
Jiang Si shook her head: "I'm not going. My brother wants to promote you. If I go, I'll definitely steal your thunder. Tonight is your first appearance at a formal event, and there will definitely be people coming for you. Although it's a charity gala, full of celebrities and gentlemen, it's actually more like a place for power and money transactions, where anything can happen. So you must be careful. Don't eat anything indiscriminately, and don't say anything carelessly. Even if you see someone drunk and sleeping with the wrong person, pretend you didn't see it. It doesn't matter if others lose their liver, body, or life, but you can't lose your composure, and you can't afford to make a single wrong move..."
"I know," Jiang Miaomiao nodded.
She thoughtfully flipped through the credit card she had taken, "It's not just Lao Jiang, my two idiot brothers also use credit cards to pay for business expenses, right? Why didn't my second uncle bring this up?"
Jiang Si sighed softly, "Because they're all pretty much the same, none of them are clean. Your family likes to squander money, while his family likes to save money and build houses. When the company gets into real estate, buying land and building houses, it's all assumed that they'll reserve the best house for him."
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