"Mr. He, Mr. Jiang left the hotel after changing his clothes," Assistant Li reported in a low voice.
He Xiangdi glanced at President Zhao, who was about to discuss cooperation with him, signaling the other party to wait a moment.
Mr. Zhao paused in his steps, a fawning expression on his face, and took a sip of red wine from his wine glass in a flattering manner.
He Xiangdi ignored him and gave a soft hum.
It's obvious without even thinking that he must have gone to find Xiao Wanjun.
He Xiangdi frowned slightly.
I don't know what's so good about Xiao Wanjun, that stray dog, that Jiang Feng is so protective of him.
"Mr. He, what should we do with that minor celebrity?" Assistant Li asked cautiously.
The young celebrity who had previously climbed into someone else's bed became somewhat popular after playing the male lead in a web series, but has remained relatively unknown in the entertainment industry ever since.
Seeing that the company wasn't going to continue investing resources in him, he panicked and did this mess.
"Shelved." He Xiangdi uttered the two words lightly, the scene from just now flashing through his mind.
Jiang Feng was always gentle and polite, and had never spoken so harshly before.
Moreover, recalling Jiang Feng's expression at the time, he was both annoyed by the audacity of the young artist who dared to seduce Jiang Feng and extremely displeased.
He didn't want so many people to see the alluring river breeze.
As an adult male, he was well aware that he had developed feelings for his best friend.
Assistant Li was shocked. Based on President He's usual style, he thought that at most the company would terminate the contract and he would have to pay a million yuan in breach of contract fees. He did not expect that this time he would be directly blacklisted.
This minor celebrity signed a 20-year contract; he'll never make it big in his life.
"It seems President He really cares about his friend, President Jiang."
Assistant Li expressed his admiration for the pure friendship between the two.
...
"It's just a drink, Xiao Wanjun, you wouldn't be so rude, would you?"
At the wrap party, a handsome male actor fiddled with his wine glass, looking at Xiao Wanjun with an unfriendly expression.
Xiao Wanjun didn't even glance at him, but picked up some shrimp with her chopsticks and began to eat slowly and deliberately.
The atmosphere at the scene instantly plummeted to zero.
"Brother Lin, I'll drink this glass for Brother Xiao," assistant He Luoluo stepped in to smooth things over.
"Who do you think you are, worthy of drinking the wine I offer?" Lin Zeran glanced at He Luoluo with disdain.
'Snap—'
Xiao Wanjun put down her chopsticks, her deep, dark eyes fixed on Lin Zeran without a trace of emotion. She parted her thin lips slightly and said, "Apologize."
[Shi Xi, aren't you going to help?] 999 asked.
"...Hehe." Shi Xi lowered her head, her expression subtle as she glanced at a certain particularly obvious spot.
Shi Xi muttered under her breath, "What the hell are you helping me with?"
How can I help him in this state?
Should I salute to help Xiao Wanjun fend off drinks?
This is absolutely insane, isn't it?
I thought it was broken, but it turned out to be fine.
It's about to explode right now.
Shi Xi naively complained in her heart.
Why is this body's reaction time so slow?
Shi Xi frowned slightly and asked, "Do you have any other solutions besides cold medicine?"
"Dear customer, there's nothing I can do. We have no right to interfere with the normal physiological responses of our staff," 999 offered its official response.
"Then what use are you?" Shi Xi asked, raising an eyebrow.
[Provides pain shielding] 999 proud answers.
"Oh." Shi Xi's attitude was indifferent. After thinking for a moment, she added, "I didn't expect you to be so good with cold medicine."
"Aren't you going over there? A fight is about to break out over there," 999 anxiously reminded him.
This heroic rescue of the damsel in distress is a key plot point.
Xiao Wanjun mistook being touched for being moved, and impulsively accepted Jiang Feng's confession.
This was one of his few shining moments.
This is also a major point of jealousy for the protagonist in the later stages of the story when he attacks Qin Huaixi.
Shi Xi glanced at the situation over there and saw Lin Zeran fly into a rage, standing up and grabbing Xiao Wanjun by the collar.
Shi Xi pulled her coat down hard, barely covering the bulge, and walked towards Xiao Wanjun.
"It's been a long time. Junior Lin has grown quite a bit." Shi Xi spoke slowly and gently, with a hint of nostalgia in her voice.
Hearing the familiar voice, Lin Zeran subconsciously released his grip, looked at Shi Xi, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and asked guiltily and puzzledly, "Brother Jiang, what brings you here?"
He attended the same high school as Jiang Feng and was Jiang Feng's junior. Jiang Feng was the student council president, and he was as docile as a tamed lion in front of Jiang Feng.
When Jiang Feng was around, he suppressed his spoiled brat nature and pretended to be a well-behaved and model student. But after Jiang Feng went abroad, he completely let loose and became lawless, revealing his true nature.
"I came to visit a friend on set, and I didn't expect to run into you," Shi Xi said politely.
Lin Zeran immediately sensed something was wrong. Could the friend Jiang Ge was talking about be Xiao Wanjun?
The next second, Shi Xi continued, "Long time no see, Junior Lin has really grown up; he's even learned to bully people now."
Now Lin Zeran was absolutely certain that the friend Shi Xi was talking about was Xiao Wanjun.
Hearing Shi Xi say this, he immediately reached out and casually smoothed Xiao Wanjun's collar: "It's like the flood washed away the Dragon King's temple; we're family, yet we don't recognize each other. If I had known you were Brother Jiang's friend, I wouldn't have made things difficult for you."
Xiao Wanjun looked at him coldly without saying a word.
Shi Xi chuckled inwardly. Don't let this kid's arrogance fool you. Once he realizes his true feelings and wants to pursue Xiao Wanjun, he'll be a complete disaster.
He made a bad impression in the early stages, and later Qin Huaixi, the real seme, blocked his way. This unlucky kid is just a cannon fodder seme.
Lin Zeran glanced around, turned slightly to the side, her gaze passing over Xiao Wanjun, and smiled at He Luoluo, saying, "I'm sorry, I was in a bad mood just now. Did I scare you?"
Lin Zeran was handsome, with the appearance of a sunny and cheerful young man, and he was smiling at people at this moment.
Having filmed for three months and never seen him like this before, He Luoluo was flattered and overwhelmed. Her anger deflated like a punctured balloon, and she blushed, waving her hands, "No, I wasn't scared, Brother Lin, you're too kind."
"Brother Jiang, I've apologized." Lin Zeran said to Shi Xi with a smile.
Seeing that the girl said that, Xiao Wanjun did not object, and Shi Xi did not pursue the matter further, only saying that this should not be done again.
Lin Zeran's eyes crinkled into a smile, his face full of sincerity, and he said, "Brother Jiang, welcome back."
Gone was his previous arrogant demeanor. Lin Zeran bent his knees slightly, looked up like a kindergarten child waiting for praise from his teacher, and stared at Shi Xi with bright eyes, appearing exceptionally well-behaved.
[This is just too... cute] 999 is making a heart-holding gesture like Xi Shi.
Shi Xi nodded. "Yes, I'm back, Junior Lin."
He didn't notice that Xiao Wanjun's eyes were slightly lowered and her hands, hanging at her sides, were already clenched into fists.
Lin Zeran left the wrap party.
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