Chapter 254 - Retreat
Han Wenya just had to believe Yang Wei, and Yang Wei was still waiting for his sister to brainwash Fan Rui.
At dinner that evening, Fan Rui wasn't as lust-stricken as he had been in the past; instead, he was a little absent-minded. Yang Xi steered the conversation back to today's events, subtly mentioning how difficult her brother's life had been, and how she quite liked the actress Han Wenya.
To put it bluntly, I hope Fan Rui can whitewash Han Wenya.
According to usual practice, Fan Rui would have taken over the topic without Yang Xi having to continue, but today Fan Rui didn't pick up the conversation and instead asked Yang Xi to eat more.
Yang Xi smiled on the surface, but her heart skipped a beat. Could it be that her brother was right? She had kept the man in front of her in suspense for too long, and he was starting to get impatient?
According to Yang Xi's logic, if a man knows how to use various tactics when pursuing a woman, then he's 30% sincere. If someone like Fan Rui uses all sorts of methods just to get close to her, then he's at least 70% sincere. And if such a man no longer responds to her every request, then he's most likely starting to wake up.
Men in the family business often prioritize profit over anything else. Those as thoughtful as Fan Rui are definitely a minority. Yang Xi has no complaints about Fan Rui and has long planned to marry him. She didn't agree before because she was afraid he wouldn't cherish her anymore once he got her, so she kept him waiting a little longer.
Now that Fan Rui no longer responded to her requests, even though Yang Xi had many tricks up her sleeve, she felt a little uneasy:
"I see you're a little absent-minded today. What's wrong? Did you encounter something unpleasant?"
Yang Xi's tone was very gentle, like a flower that could speak eloquently. She was fine during the day, but now she's so different. Something must have happened.
Fan Rui was waiting for her to ask. As soon as Yang Xi asked, he exaggerated the difficulties he encountered many times over. In the end, his central thought was only one, that is, he hoped Yang Xi would stop using the method of smearing Shi Feiye to whitewash her, and just establish a character to whitewash her.
Since Fan Rui exposed something that his grandfather didn't want him to do, even though he used a nice and tactful way to explain it, Yang Xi got the point: Fan Rui still had to listen to his grandfather.
With her Weibo account in the other party's hands, all she could rely on was Fan Rui's fondness for her. Given that her brother and father were unwilling to give more than they could gain, Yang Xi couldn't fundamentally sway Fan Rui's decision.
She had no leverage, and she didn't dare take any more risks when Fan Rui might come to his senses and no longer be obsessed with her.
He still felt a bit unhappy. Although family businesses inevitably face interference and threats from elders, compared to a top-notch man like Qin Buzhu, Fan Rui was far inferior. After all this time, he still hadn't been able to completely control Weibo. Perhaps his ability was not good enough.
If someone has the ability but doesn't do it, then he is too soft-hearted, and men with such soft hearts are not suitable for the business world.
But the problem is, she has no better choice.
In a moment, countless thoughts flashed through Yang Xi's mind. Even though she was unwilling, she finally played the role of a kind, beautiful, intelligent and generous woman:
"Well, if that doesn't work, then we'll do as you say. But I still like Han Wenya as an actress. If you can give her a better character, then you should give her a better character. You know, it's not easy for actresses who don't want to accept the unspoken rules to survive in the entertainment industry."
Fan Rui, who felt that Yang Xi understood him, was deeply moved:
"I knew you could understand me. You are always so understanding."
What Yang Xi and Fan Rui didn't know was that even if they came to a conclusion, their discussion was meaningless. Qin Bulu had no intention of letting them go, so it was destined to be a waste of time.
Qin Bulu didn't work overtime today and returned home early. He was still worried that Shi Feiye would be unhappy, so he came back to accompany her, especially after seeing Shi Feiye's Weibo post.
Before leaving work, Qin Buzhu sent a message to Zou Lianxun and the others, asking them to hurry up. The online attempts to whitewash Shi Feiye were only the work of the crew; he hadn't seen their actions yet.
Shi Feiye was in a good mood. When she heard Qin Buzhu unlock the bedroom door, she dropped her computer and jumped over, throwing herself into Qin Buzhu's arms.
When she raised her head, her face was full of smiles, like a beautiful flower. Qin Buzhu lowered his head and kissed her, raised the corners of his lips, and carried the little woman in his arms into the bedroom:
"What time did you get up this afternoon and what did you do?"
"I just checked Weibo, posted a few words to cooperate with the crew, expressed my stance, and then wrote some words." Shi Feiye was well-behaved and cute. "Why did you come back so early today? Are you worried about me? Are you tired?"
"I'm not tired. I'm back to be with you. You're the most important." Qin Bulu didn't mind giving Shi Feiye enough of a sense of security. According to his father, women are animals that lack a sense of security. As a qualified husband, he should always express his love for his wife to ensure family harmony.
Qin Buzhu let go of the person and handed the things in his hand to Shi Feiye: "I bought them on the way back."
It was a delicate powder blue bag with a bow on it. Shi Feiye curiously opened it and found two cups inside. They were the ones she had seen online before but hadn't been able to get.
Both cups are very thin ceramic cups. One has a husky carved on it, and the other has a ragdoll cat carved on it. The cute little animals are very cute, and with the gradient color, it is said that after pouring water, lines will appear on the bottom of the cup, which is very beautiful and interesting.
Shi Feiye was very surprised: "You queued up to get this?"
"Do you like it?" Qin Buzhu took in her surprised expression and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she seemed to like it.
"I like it, I like it so much." She had to queue up to get this cup, and she thought it would no longer be available. Unexpectedly, Qin Buzhu actually remembered it, and not only did he remember it, he even helped her queue up to get it. It was really great.
"Oh my god, how can you be so nice? I'm so happy to be with you." Although the cup is not expensive, the thought behind it is so profound. It feels so happy to have someone take my small request to heart.
Sure enough, little surprises are very necessary, my dad was right.
Qin Bulu confirmed his father's understanding and pulled Shi Feiye to sit on the sofa: "Have you seen all the news today?"
"Yeah, I've seen it all. The crew has already fought back, and most of the crew have posted on Weibo to support me. I guess Han Wenya is worried, but it's also possible that they have a backup plan. They just haven't responded yet, so I don't know what their plan is."
Shi Feiye was more perceptive and intelligent than Qin Bulu thought. He picked up the chocolate on the table and fed it to Shi Feiye's mouth as a reward:
"You guessed right. There should be a backup plan. I've already asked Xiaoliu to contact the person in charge of that Weibo account. Laosi has been distracted lately, so this is a good opportunity to wake him up. Don't worry, it will definitely be handled in the end and you can vent your anger."
He wanted to feed more, but Shi Feiye grabbed his hand and held it, with a serious expression that was a little cute:
"I'm not angry. As long as you're involved in society and have interests at stake, you're bound to encounter these kinds of things. You can just deal with work-related matters and handle them. There's no need to get emotional about it. Besides, those netizens don't mean anything to me. Whether they misunderstand me or not is irrelevant to me."
As long as you, Xiao Si, and those friends believe in me, that's enough.
Shi Feiye hid the next sentence.
"I will always believe in you, and so will Xiao Si." Qin Buzhu opened his arms and hugged her.
How could he not know those unspoken words? He knew better than anyone that Shi Feiye only had him in this world. He believed that if he ever abandoned her, she would still be able to live a life of self-sufficiency and contentment. But as long as he remained by her side and did not change his heart, she would always be with him, even if he fell into the abyss and became worthless.
In this flashy society, such pure and steadfast feelings are extremely rare. Every time Qin Bulu thinks of it, he is extremely grateful to God for letting him meet Shi Feiye. Not all women can be so pure.
In particular, Shi Feiye's determination was not due to ignorance, but rather a choice made after mature thinking.
It is easy to pursue interests, but it is difficult to choose to remain kind and pure after all kinds of temptations.
Therefore, Shi Feiye itself is very valuable.
"Yes, I will always believe in you." Shi Feiye raised his head and kissed Qin Bulu's chin.
There was a knock on the door, and Aunt Gu called out from outside: "Master, Madam, the meal is ready."
"Come on, let's go eat. After dinner, let's go for a walk. I've been staying at home all day, focusing on trivial matters and haven't had time to go out for some fresh air."
Shi Feiye emerged from Qin Buzhu's arms and pulled Qin Buzhu away.
"Okay, after dinner, let's go out for a walk." He had originally planned to take care of things, but if Shi Feiye wanted to go out, then he could go out. He could remotely command Zou Lianxun.
Zou Lianxun, still planning how to teach Yang Wei a lesson, ate his takeout while slurping the health-promoting soup his mother had the aunt bring him. He kept scribbling on paper, completely oblivious to the bleak future he would face in the evening, when he would be ordered around again.
After dinner, Shi Feiye didn't want to wander around the neighborhood, so she dragged Qin Buru to the supermarket to do some shopping. Qin Buru had no objection and watched Shi Feiye pick up the cloth bag and take her out.
The nearby large supermarket wasn't far away and could help deliver the goods after customers had purchased them, so Qin Bulu simply didn't drive and took a walk to help digest his food.
What the two people never expected was that not long after they left the community, many reporters surrounded them, each one more aggressive than the last, and began asking all kinds of questions.
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