"You know about the Yanxi couple too?"
The old man, surprised and puzzled, asked him, "Since you knew that Xi Mei was your partner, why did you treat her like this?"
Yan Jie never expected that the biggest CP fan would be his own grandfather; this is truly outrageous.
He coldly got up from the sofa, not wanting to say another word to the old man about this matter.
The old man's expression suddenly changed, and he called out to him:
“My old friend is sick. You’ll have to come with me to the Zhou family tomorrow.”
Yan Jie: "Which Zhou family?"
None of the prominent families the old man associated with were surnamed Zhou, so he knew he couldn't fool anyone and simply laid his cards on the table:
"Professor Zhou from the History Department of Yida University is a collector of ancient calligraphy and paintings. I consulted him about some questions regarding Song Dynasty silk paintings."
"Weren't you an amateur Ming Dynasty history enthusiast? When did you start studying Song Dynasty history?"
The old man said angrily, "It's none of your business if I have a whim."
Yan Jie politely declined, saying, "Grandpa, I don't know any Professor Zhou."
Seeing that he was beyond help, the old man pointed out, "His granddaughter's surname is Jiang; you should know her."
Yan Jie turned to look at the old man, his gaze intimidating, and said coldly:
"I'm not going."
The old man watched him go upstairs, cursing inwardly: "Stubborn, oblivious, no wonder he can't find a girlfriend."
Others might not be able to see it, but the old man could tell at a glance that his grandson had feelings for Xi Mei. However, he was too caught up in the situation to see it clearly.
Yan Jie underestimated Xi Mei's popularity among the elders.
By the time he figured out their intentions, it was too late; he wouldn't have a chance to make a move.
The old man was so angry that even the appearance of three blisters on the corner of his mouth couldn't quell his rage. Only as a last resort did he decide to visit the Zhou family.
Jiang Hexi slept until she naturally woke up.
The first thing she did after sitting up was to refresh the webpage and check the latest comments.
#NanXiGetOutOfTheEntertainmentIndustry# made it into the top 20 of the trending topics list.
The hashtag #TheEntireInternetOwesYuXiangwanAnApology# became the most discussed trending topic on the red list.
Many netizens who had been misled by Nan Xi's previous interview turned against her after the third episode aired, flooding Nan Xi's Weibo with criticism until she had to close the comment section overnight.
Those influential figures and private accounts that had cyberbullied Yu Xiangwan were all dragged down by the backlash from the storm of public opinion, and were attacked tenfold because Xie Wanyi and the five-person financial group had collectively exposed them online.
Nanxi's fortunes have completely turned around, with no chance of a comeback.
Unable to bear the harassment, the cyberbullies issued apology statements to Yu Xiangwan online.
Yu Xiangwan responded to the incident on Weibo: "I will never forgive you," and tagged all the cyberbullies one by one.
Upon seeing this declaration of victory, Jiang Hexi felt as if her meridians had been opened, her blood was boiling, and she felt incredibly excited.
Ms. Zhou knocked and came in, and saw her lying on the bed, seemingly excited about something. She urged her to hurry up.
"Get up. Many people will be visiting your grandfather today. The old man specifically asked you to come and keep him company."
"Mom, if I go to keep her company, what about my cousin?"
Jiang Hexi looked up at her, his gaze fixed on her.
Ms. Zhou paused, her hand holding the curtains, then abruptly pulled them open, letting sunlight stream into the room at an angle, filling the floor with dappled golden light.
"Listen to your grandfather, he wants you to come over..."
"Mom—, apart from Zhou Songyi, the entire Zhou family gathered in the living room yesterday to watch a farming reality show."
Jiang Hexi stretched her feet out into the sun to dry, and she comfortably curled her toes, saying:
“My cousin has said more than once that I stole my grandfather’s favoritism. If I go to accompany him again this time, who knows what kind of trouble she will cause.”
Ms. Zhou suddenly felt a headache coming on. What she had been trying to do behind her back was almost exposed, and her secrets were all revealed in an instant:
"Have you guessed something?"
"My grandfather's otitis media didn't flare up earlier or later, but it just happened to happen right when I came back from the TV show. The timing was too deliberate."
Jiang Hexi leisurely swung her little feet and said, "My grandfather saw that I couldn't make it in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, so while I'm still at the height of my fame, he specially organized this gathering so that I could get to know the powerful and influential people in the Beijing circle, so that in the future—"
She chuckled, deliberately omitting the rest of her sentence.
Ms. Zhou's hidden thoughts had been exposed, and she was immediately both angry and annoyed. She slapped the woman's bottom and said fiercely:
"I'm talking to you about serious matters, what are you laughing about? Go wash up and brush your teeth before you talk to me."
"It's just washing up, why are you being so fierce?"
Despite complaining, Jiang Hexi nimbly slipped into the bathroom.
Ms. Zhou's irritability was not without reason.
Previously, Jiang Hexi's failed investments made her a laughing stock in Hong Kong's social circles, and she is no longer considered a target by wealthy families in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Who would have thought that fortunes would turn around? The unexpected popularity of a farming reality show made Jiang Hexi a breakout star, gaining immense popularity among television viewers, especially middle-aged and elderly fans.
The old man said that flowers bloom inside the wall but are more fragrant outside. The prominent families in Shenzhen and Hong Kong don't like his precious granddaughter, but the Beijing elites dote on her. Many people come to inquire about her, so why not organize a meeting and let her meet more people?
Ms. Zhou thought that Jiang Hexi would definitely marry into a well-matched family in the future, so she did not object to the matter. Unexpectedly, before the event even started, she dismantled the stage.
"Come out when you're done washing up. I have something to ask you."
Jiang Hexi leaned against the door, brushing her teeth with foam all over her mouth, indicating that she could ask now.
Ms. Zhou resisted the urge to slap her and said directly:
"Your grandfather wants you to accompany him to meet a guest. Are you going or not?"
Jiang Hexi nodded resignedly, then took a mouthful of water, tilted her head back, gargled, and spat out the foam.
"But not now."
When was that?
“During the day, I let Zhou Songyi accompany my grandfather to meet guests so that I don’t steal her thunder. In the evening, I will come out to meet the guests again during dinner. At least on the surface, this is a setup for Zhou Songyi.”
Jiang Hexi thoughtfully said, "Mom, after all, I am not a member of the same family. I can't go over my cousin's shoulders and have my grandfather specially arrange this kind of dinner for me. It would be better for everyone this way."
Ms. Zhou knew exactly what she was thinking; she was subtly trying to avoid dating.
However, she is still young, so there's no rush for such things.
"Your grandfather and I didn't mean anything by it. We just thought your social circle was too narrow and wanted you to go out more and meet more people. It's always good to do that."
"Mom, I know." Jiang Hexi nodded obediently.
Ms. Zhou then gave in to her, saying, "Behave well tonight, don't embarrass your grandfather."
Jiang Hexi nodded in agreement. After seeing Ms. Zhou off, she closed the door, sprawled out on the big bed, rolled up her bedding, and went back to sleep.
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