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Chapter 922: Returning to the Garden

Chapter 922: Returning to the Garden

"How is she doing now?"

"She has already recovered."

Cui Heng immediately responded.

Jiang Chen looked at him. "Is there something else you haven’t mentioned?"

Although he was much older than the other party, Cui Heng suddenly couldn’t dare meet his eyes.

Being involved in the entertainment industry, he had seen countless stories between stars and capital magnates, and he had already made his own judgment about the relationship between the Korean idol and his boss.

"Miss Jin caught a cold because she stayed in the water too long. After she fell into the water, the other guests didn’t help but stood by and watched."

Since it was a pond, the water definitely wasn’t very deep.

And as a variety show, it seemed that these kinds of stunts were what attracted the audience.

But if it were someone else who fell into the water, would the celebrity guests have reacted the same way?

"Why didn’t you inform me at the time?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"Miss Jin said it was just an accident, and she was fine. She asked me not to disturb General Jiang."

Cui Heng quickly extricated himself. What he said was also true; otherwise, with his experience, he would have definitely reported it immediately.

"I understand."

Jiang Chen nodded. "Xia Wanqing is her manager now, right?"

"Yes."

Cui Heng was just one person after all; he couldn’t possibly manage all the artists by himself. Moreover, Xia Wanqing had lived and eaten with Jin Zhuxuan for so long, establishing a good relationship. Plus, having originally come from Qinyuan and being adept in social interactions, she was best suited to accompany Jin Zhuxuan.

It was also about giving her something to do.

Being Jin Zhuxuan’s manager was at least better than working as a receptionist at Tianci Capital. It also solved an issue for Luo Peng, killing several birds with one stone.

"Is Jin Zhuxuan still recording that program at Lan Studio?"

"Yes, General Jiang. I originally wanted to ask Miss Jin to quit, but she didn’t agree."

From Cui Heng’s perspective, his actions were beyond reproach.

Jiang nodded, "Give me Xia Wanqing’s phone number."

After Jiang Chen got the number, Cui Heng tactfully left.

Jiang Chen dialed the number of the former Qinyuan Huakui.

"I am Jiang Chen."

"Mr. Jiang."

Xia Wanqing’s voice was as magnetic and soft as ever.

"Are you recording the show right now?"

Without much ado, Jiang Chen went straight to the point.

"Yes, Zhuxuan is currently filming. Do you need her, Mr. Jiang? I’ll go and ask her to take the call."

Being a former Huakui from Qinyuan, she naturally knew the art of reading people’s emotions, and Xia Wanqing clearly understood that the call wasn’t for her.

"No need to interrupt her work. I want to ask you something."

"Please go ahead, Mr. Jiang."

"About her falling into the water last time, what exactly happened?"

Jiang Chen inquired.

Originally, when negotiating in Korea to persuade Jin Zhuxuan to come to Shenzhou, he had promised her an opportunity for star development no less favorable than in Korea.

If it was about being mistreated and bullied, why bother leaving her homeland to suffer the same in Korea?

Faced with Jiang Chen’s straightforward question, Xia Wanqing didn’t answer immediately but paused briefly.

"...Mr. Jiang, it would be better for Zhuxuan to talk to you about this matter."

Jiang Chen chuckled.

"You’re her manager and have been with her all along. I believe you are well aware of what exactly happened. Why bother making her tell me personally?"

"Mr. Jiang, it’s not that I don’t want to say, Zhuxuan has instructed me."

Jiang Chen laughed softly.

"You are also an employee of CX Entertainment now. You need to understand who should be listened to, an artist or the boss."

"Alright, Mr. Jiang, I had no choice."

Jiang Chen chuckled, "If she asks, just put the blame on me."

"Actually, Zhuxuan didn’t fall into the water by accident. Someone pushed her intentionally."

Jiang Chen’s expression didn’t change as he simply asked, "Who?"

"Yin Dailan."

Yin Dailan.

A well-known domestic actress.

She should be about the same age as Pei Yunxi. Although she wasn’t as famous as Pei Yunxi, she was still quite a renowned actress in her own right, considered very beautiful by many. However, Jiang Chen was indifferent to that type of appearance.

How should I put it?

Even when it comes to beauty, she’s too ordinary, lacking uniqueness.

Moreover, as an actress with a paycheck reaching eight figures, any TV show or movie she participates in is met with overwhelming criticism accusing her of poor acting skills. Whenever genuine emotion needs to be conveyed, she just grimaces.

Jiang Chen made no comment on this because he had never watched any of her work.

"Are you sure it was intentional?"

"Absolutely."

Xia Wanqing didn’t hesitate with her answer, "I was there on the set and saw with my own eyes how Yin Dailan bumped into Zhu Xuan with her shoulder as she passed by her, causing Zhu Xuan to slip into the pond."

"Why would she do that?"

"I think it might be because Yin Dailan is a regular guest on the show and felt that Zhu Xuan’s presence overshadowed her."

Variety shows generally distinguish between regular and special guests.

Regular guests, like Yin Dailan, sign for a whole season.

On the other hand, special guests, like Jin Zhuxuan, join for just one or a few episodes.

At the same time.

The types of guests on variety shows aren’t randomly selected; they specifically allocate roles for the funny, the intellectual, the cute, and the good-looking.

Yin Dailan, whose only apparent attribute besides her looks was her role as the beauty focus of the show.

For celebrities joining variety shows, besides making money, exposure and traffic are crucial, so many are willing to pay out of pocket for a spot on popular programs.

Jin Zhuxuan’s participation in Returning to the Garden was likely also aimed at laying groundwork for her career in the domestic market.

Her beauty must have posed a threat to Yin Dailan, capturing the spotlight and attention meant for her.

Celebrities are human too.

They also have emotions and desires.

And sometimes the glittering celebrities might have even less moral integrity than ordinary people in private.

"Did the other guests really just watch from the shore when Jin Zhuxuan fell into the water?"

"...Jin Zhuxuan, after all, is Korean, and Yin Dailan is a regular guest."

Xia Wanqing’s response missed the point.

Her tone was remarkably calm when she mentioned Yin Dailan.

It figures.

Though Yin Dailan is a popular celebrity earning over eight figures, one shouldn’t forget that Jin Zhuxuan, who regained her real name as Qinyuan Huakui, isn’t an ordinary figure either.

To help a good friend, Jiang Chen once spent seventy million to secure her freedom.

In this era, how many women can be worth seventy million?

And how many female stars could possibly be worth that price?

"I understand."

Jiang Chen didn’t pursue the topic further but asked with concern, "She’s physically fine now, right?"

"Just a minor cold, she’ll be better in a couple of days."

Xia Wanqing was straightforward, not embellishing or skewing the facts.

"You need to tell her, this isn’t Goryeo, no need to endure quietly. If they bully her like this, why should she continue filming?"

Compared to domestic stars, Korean artists indeed tend to be more resilient.

Jiang Chen is not one to idolize foreign entities, but some harsh realities must be acknowledged.

"I think Mr. Jiang should personally speak to her about this."

Jiang Chen dropped the topic.

"You’ve been working hard, take good care of her and yourself as well."

"Mr. Jiang, rest assured."

"Alright, I’ll hang up now."

Jiang Chen hung up the phone.

According to the timetable, the episode where the incident occurred should have already aired.

Following what Cui Heng had previously mentioned about fishing, Jiang Chen found that episode online.

Sure enough.

The segment of Jin Zhuxuan falling into the water was not edited out.

Even though it was known as "scripted," the screen was still flooded with comments like "My heart aches for my dear Xuanxuan."

The pond was indeed shallow, with the water at the edge not even reaching an adult’s height. Jin Zhuxuan, drenched throughout, tried to hide her confusion and discomfort with a smile.

Onshore.

The celebrity guests were beaming, casually telling Jin Zhuxuan to hurry up and get up, none extending a hand to help, as if fearing that the mud would stain their clothing.

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