Chapter 46 The World's Only Wild Rose!
Of course, some people suspect that the brooch could have been delivered earlier or later, but why at this particular moment? Is it to cover up Xia Mian's theft?
It was met with unanimous ridicule from netizens:
[hahaha, what a great way to cover up Xia Mian's crime! If Xia Mian and Bao Shili were that close, she could have just asked for the brooch directly. Why bother stealing it out of fear?]
[It's also possible that Baoshili heard rumors and felt it would damage the brand image, so they stepped in to help Xia Mian.]
[Hilarious! Like I said, if Xia Mian and Bao Shili are really close enough that the other person would help her out, she might as well just ask for it directly.]
Could this just be a coincidence?
After netizens analyzed it over and over, well, it really is just a coincidence!
Xia Mian, who happened to receive the entertainment news notification, was also a bit confused. Apart from brands extending olive branches, fashion resources usually require companies to negotiate. Whether Yuantong actually has the ability to secure the Baoshili title is another matter, but even if they did, they wouldn't give it to someone like him who's embroiled in scandals, is stupid, and poor.
He pondered for a moment, and could roughly guess who was behind it. Finding the security camera wasn't there, he secretly pulled out the contact information for a chairman surnamed Zhou, whose name was labeled "ATM."
summer: [Did you get the brooch for me?]
Perhaps because I wasn't in Beijing and wasn't busy with work, the other person replied instantly: "Hmm."
It really was Zhou Pingchuan!
He grew up in the world of fame and fortune, and knew that goods with clearly marked prices could be bought at will, while things that seemed worthless often involved unknown interests. He also knew that in many situations, personal relationships were more valuable than money.
He was particularly curious why Zhou Pingchuan was helping him, and he actually asked, "Why did you do that?"
Z: [I'm afraid you'll call the police, which would warrant multiple police reports.]
aestivation:"……"
The day after the banquet, when he couldn't find the rose necklace, he accused Zhou Pingchuan of carelessly throwing other people's things away and even threatened to call the police.
But that was just said in anger; Zhou Pingchuan later resolved the conflict by paying money.
Summer Sleep is never one to renege on promises: 【But you compensated me】
Z: [Your pigeon blood red bead is very expensive.]
aestivation:"…………"
As expected of the head of a wealthy family, his memory is outrageously good; he can repeat his words verbatim.
Moreover, this retelling itself carried a sense of humiliation, making Xia Mian's face flush.
But this action truly helped him a great deal, and Xia Mian couldn't muster any anger. She wrote, word by word, "Thank you."
Thank you.
Z: [It was just a small favor]
Summer Sleep: [Thank you Jay Chou for your small favor.]
Z: [How does it compare to your pigeon blood red?]
Summer Sleep: Aaaaaaaahh ...
Xia Mian couldn't hold back any longer and finally broke down.
Despite his despair, he had to admit that he liked her.
Of course! Who wouldn't love a sparkly piece of jewelry that's one of a kind in the whole world?
Xia Mian took a deep breath, wanting to express his affection again, but before he could speak, Zhu Ziqi brought him up again.
We're currently discussing fashion and looks, and everyone's praising Zhu Ziqi's stunning red carpet look from a magazine shoot a few days ago. Zhu Ziqi quickly waved his hand, saying, "That look was rather rushed, but it probably fits the theme, and everyone's praising me. Actually, I'm nowhere near as good as Xia. Xia's Wild Rose is a true classic; I can't help but want to save the photo as my screensaver."
The news of Xia Mian finding a sugar daddy had only been out for two days when it was temporarily put aside because the theft of the brooch was even more outrageous.
Now that Zhu Ziqi brought it up, the audience immediately slapped their foreheads: Oh, we almost forgot, there was that too!
How disgusting!
How could such a worthless chrysanthemum seeking a sugar daddy be worthy of a Pauline brooch!
Curse him!
The audience once again launched an attack on Xia Mian. Seeing the screen full of insults, Xia Mian's expression changed slightly.
Finally, Xia Mian broke down, and Zhu Ziqi's smugness was palpable. If she weren't live-streaming, she would have loved to open a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
Having been in the entertainment industry for a while, the guests knew what to say and what not to say. Clearly, this kind of unfounded scandal shouldn't have been mentioned, yet Zhu Ziqi did, and everyone could see she was intentionally targeting Xia Mian.
If Xia Mian really is a thief and has moral issues, they would pretend not to notice. It's unnecessary for a law-abiding citizen to offend a famous director's daughter.
But they already knew through various channels that Xia Mian was innocent. They had gotten along well during this time, and Xia Mian's personality was very likable. Qian Qian couldn't stand it, so he took the initiative to change the subject: "I think Xia Mian's best look was when she was riding a mule. It looked like she was in an ancient costume drama. So handsome."
The usually gentle and refined Zheng Qiming raised his hand: "I vote for the croupier."
Speaking of sexy dealers... that's a real dark history for Xia Mian. Everyone teased her about it, including the subtitle writer, who quickly posted a screenshot of Xia Mian wearing lace bunny ears on the live stream screen, which was hilarious.
After laughing, Chang Yi's expression darkened slightly: "What wild rose? How come I don't know? Piggy, you seem to care about Xia Xia quite a bit."
Zhang Yuno, who was not good with words, simply echoed, "Yes."
Zhu Ziqi opened his mouth, but suddenly didn't know what to say.
Because things didn't go as she expected—why were all the guests speaking up for Xia Mian?
Chang Yi, in particular, actually implied something about Xia Mian!
Zhu Ziqi was so angry that her whole body turned red and her hands were trembling. She was about to lose control of her anger. She really wanted to rush up to Chang Yi and ask him what she was lacking.
Xia Mian, that worthless chrysanthemum who's always looking for a sugar daddy, besides being pretty, what makes her better than her?!
At this moment, the comments section erupted once again.
Zhu Ziqi's mention of "wild roses" was actually a ploy to get public opinion to judge Xia Mian for finding a sugar daddy. She sneered and looked at the live stream screen.
Then I saw a bunch of incomprehensible comments:
【Wow, that was awesome, Xia Mian! Mom is so proud of you!】
[I feel so good about being scolded. Old Deng, half-buried in the ground, still had his eye on young boys. He got what he deserved, hahaha]
Is this some kind of male-centric novel?
I love Xia Mian's energetic state!
[So who spread the rumor that Xia Mian found a sugar daddy? Who would dare to curse like that in the Cheng family's territory if they did?]
She is truly a wild rose, blooming freely and unrestrained.
[From the video, it's clear that when He Cheng initially harassed him, he kept backing away, indicating he knew he couldn't cause trouble for Cheng Qi. Later, when Cheng Qi intervened and He Cheng turned hostile, he couldn't hold back and publicly berated He Cheng severely. Wouldn't it be an exaggeration to say he's worldly-wise yet not cynical?]
Indeed, people with such genuine personalities are so rare these days; I've actually developed a slight liking for him.
[Public figures, in particular, are extremely concerned about their public image; they wouldn't dare utter a single swear word, let alone curse.]
[Handsome, smart, and genuine—why wouldn't I be a fan?!]
Thumbs up for our wild roses!
[I suddenly remembered when I was an intern, a supervisor often physically assaulted me. I was young then, too afraid to fight back or tell my parents, and I could only secretly cry under the covers every day. After that, I developed anxiety and depression, and it took several years to recover. Thank you, Xia Mian, for showing me another side of life.]
My sister and I have similar experiences. Today I was thinking how great it would be if I could fight back like Xia Mian.
【Ahhh, the only wild rose in the whole world!】
...Video? Zhu Ziqi extracted the keyword.
Where did this video come from?
Perhaps knowing what she wanted to ask, the agent sent the video over before she could even speak.
The scene is set in a glittering hotel, where a well-maintained middle-aged man who looks to be in his fifties or sixties keeps talking to Xia Mian. When the young master of the Cheng family intervenes, the middle-aged man is provoked and utters a few threatening words, prompting Xia Mian to strike him with a powerful punch.
"Get along well? Are you dreaming? I don't think we get along well at all. Go cool off somewhere else!"
"What an idiot! I don't need you, you old coffin-head, to give me what I like. I'm saying this one last time: go somewhere cool and stay out of my way!"
The hotel is a luxury hotel with top-quality video and audio recording equipment. The picture is clear, and every syllable can be heard clearly.
Anyone who isn't deaf or blind can see that Xia Mian has absolutely no relationship with those two people. Not only did he not have a sugar daddy, but he was also a victim of sexual harassment.
Without a second thought, he rejected the temptation of profit!
So, isn't it a bit... impure that Zhu Ziqi would mention "wild roses" at this critical juncture?
The viewers were so focused on watching the video that they didn't pay attention to the live stream, and now they're realizing that something's not quite right.
[Xia Mian was already upset enough by the misunderstanding, so why did Zhu Ziqi bring up baseless accusations?]
[I can almost smell the rich aroma of tea through the screen.]
[Suddenly remembered the day we left the airport, Zhu Ziqi said she didn't know how to do makeup, which Xia Mian immediately exposed [smile]]
[Damn, I had a pretty good impression of her. Could she be another high-class tea?]
Coincidentally, the ID of the last comment was the same one who had just praised her as an angel.
"Damn it." Zhu Ziqi's blood pressure suddenly rose.
With a roll of his eyes, he bent over.
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