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Chapter 925 - 673 Invitation

Chapter 925: 673 Invitation

Shi Qianxi didn’t take Duan Xueying back to school. After they arrived at the hotel, she got out of the car and instructed Duan Xueying, who had switched to the driver’s seat, to drive safely on the road.

Truly a good sister.

Duan Xueying drove away.

Entering the hotel and returning to her room, Shi Qianxi took off her high heels and immediately called someone’s number.

"Doo-doo-doo..."

The call mechanically sounded.

The person on the other end might have been busy, or perhaps hesitating.

Shi Qianxi was very patient.

Eventually, the call ended automatically because nobody answered.

According to her past temperament, she certainly would have unleashed her signature move: a relentless series of calls. But the Shi Qianxi of now wasn’t in any hurry.

She took off her blazer, placed her mobile phone on the computer desk that came with the hotel room, and surprisingly began to sit down and deal with official business.

About ten minutes later, her phone rang.

Shi Qianxi shifted her gaze from the laptop screen to the mobile phone beside her and picked it up.

"I was in a meeting just now, my phone was on silent."

Jiang Chen offered an explanation.

It was already past the time for getting off work, but neither of them was idling.

They both seemed very dedicated to their work.

Without dwelling on the truth like she used to, Shi Qianxi asked, "Are you in East Sea?"

"Yeah, just got back."

"Did you handle the Yin Dailan situation?"

Shi Qianxi lazily leaned back in her chair.

How did this lady find out?

Jiang Chen was quite taken aback, but then he realized that he wasn’t the only boss of CX Entertainment.

Due to Jin Zhuxuan’s personal wishes, Cui Heng hadn’t told him about the unfair treatment Jin Zhuxuan had encountered at "Returning to the Garden," but that didn’t mean he hadn’t told Shi Qianxi.

However, it was quite obvious.

The lady must not have intervened.

Through what Xia Wanqing let slip, it was clear that none of those guests felt any regret for their behavior; if Shi Qianxi had been willing to intervene, the situation surely would not have come to this.

With his thoughts racing, Jiang Chen spoke calmly, "Jin Zhuxuan is our artist. If she is bullied like that and we, as her bosses, turn a blind eye, we wouldn’t be able to explain ourselves to our employees."

He was truly upright and seriously serious.

The corner of Shi Qianxi’s mouth curled even more deeply.

CX Entertainment was just a casual venture for her. She had established the company solely to keep an eye on that vixen Pei Yunxi and prevent her from entering her home; she hadn’t taken the company seriously at all. Therefore, after its establishment, she barely paid it any mind.

But she had indeed received news about the mistreatment of the Goryeo idol.

Beauty is the greatest sin.

Beautiful women are easily admired; at the same time, they are also more susceptible to targeting, especially in the cutthroat entertainment industry, which is almost as treacherous as the business world.

And being a foreigner on top of that—facing exclusion and oppression was not at all surprising.

When she received the news, Shi Qianxi was completely unfazed. She was aware of how Jiang Chen had come to know that Goryeo idol and their contract signing, but that didn’t mean she would "meddle."

That she didn’t give them a hard time was already generous and merciful—expecting her to stick her neck out for someone else?

She knew the nature of men all too well; her own father was a textbook example, almost beguiled by that vixen Pei Yunxi to the point where someone nearly her age became her stepmother.

Perhaps only on the day they are laid to rest on the wall might men truly become honest.

"So you’re saying, you’re solely acting from the company’s perspective?"

Shi Qianxi’s tone had a sarcastic edge as she inquired.

The preemptive Jiang Chen did not hesitate.

"Otherwise?"

He sounded remarkably straightforward and natural.

Perhaps he really was without guilt.

Shi Qianxi fell silent for a moment and did not persist in her usual tenacious and willful manner.

The once fierce, capricious, spoiled, and domineering Chaos Witch had changed, or rather, she now understood that to deal with men, one must be measured in approach.

So it was noticeable that she wasn’t as frequently "harassing" Jiang Chen anymore; when they weren’t together, she was busy with work and her career, directing her energy towards Jin Hai.

For the ordinary Joe, a woman simply needs to be beautiful, but for truly outstanding men, beauty doesn’t hold much competitive advantage.

That Goryeo idol was undeniably as lovely as a flower, but what threat could she pose to the Sect Leader of a three hundred billion group?

After all, having managed Jin Hai for so long, Shi Qianxi couldn’t possibly lack that much broad-mindedness.

Showing off her own abilities to make it clear that she was watching every move was enough.

"I just had dinner with Xiao Yu."

Shi Qianxi changed the subject.

Jiang Chen paused, then quickly caught on, "You’re in River City?"

"Mhm."

Shi Qianxi added, "And Xue Ying."

Jiang Chen naturally remembered that sensible young lady and chuckled, "You really are planning to play matchmaker?"

"I just invited them to have dinner together. Besides, what’s wrong with playing matchmaker? Isn’t Xue Ying deserving of your brother?"

"That’s not what I meant."

Jiang Chen laughed, "I just think that when it comes to matters of the heart, outsiders can’t really intervene. It’s up to their own feelings."

"Why can’t I intervene? You, as a brother, don’t care about your own sibling and even like to make excuses."

Shi Qianxi immediately retorted, "If it weren’t for me, they probably wouldn’t have met at all."

It’s true enough.

Jiang Chen had no response.

"... What’s their current situation?"

Jiang Chen then asked.

"Want to know? Ask your own brother. I heard from Hong Yu that you guys might not be able to contact each other even once in half a year. As an older brother, making your own younger brother afraid to bother you, sigh, that’s really a failure."

Shi Qianxi sighed deeply, venting her frustrations, and without waiting for the other party to retort, she hung up the phone.

Putting the phone on the table, she felt refreshed and picked up the mouse, happily immersing herself back into work.

As for Yin Dailan’s affairs, she mentioned it once and then never cared again.

For someone like her who stood at the upper echelons of the pyramid, so-called top actresses were merely actors, whether alive or dead, insignificant.

This lady’s mood had brightened, but Jiang Chen, having been scolded out of the blue, inevitably felt a bit sullen. He thought about calling back to have a proper talk with her, but in the end, rationality prevailed and he gave up on the pointless idea.

Why bother arguing with a woman about reason.

Without redialing, Jiang Chen thought it over and decided to call his cousin.

That lady had a point; as an older brother, he really should care more about his younger brother.

"Bro."

Hong Xiaoyu’s voice conveyed surprise as he answered the call.

"What are you up to?"

Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

"I’m on the subway, heading back to school."

River City was vast.

It was one of the few cities in the country preceded by the word "Great".

It encompassed three towns.

Taking the subway out, spending one or two hours on the way, was nothing unusual.

"Bro, I just had lunch with Sister Qianqian."

Hong Xiaoyu, holding onto a handrail with one hand and his phone with the other, offered the information willingly.

The subway was crowded; he had snagged a seat earlier but then gave it up to an elderly person who boarded.

"Mhm, I know, she told me."

Jiang Chen said with a chuckle, "Was Miss Duan there too?"

Hong Xiaoyu’s face inexplicably reddened, and he gave a low "Mhm."

"How are things going with that Miss Ren?"

Though he didn’t contact him frequently, Jiang Chen actually remembered quite a lot about his cousin’s matters.

"Pretty good, just normal friends, I guess."

Hong Xiaoyu quickly replied.

Judging from his tone, the kid seemed to have moved on.

Quite manly.

Jiang Chen didn’t probe further, stopping at that, "I saw your WeChat Moments; are you working part-time now?"

Hong Xiaoyu was somewhat surprised and said awkwardly, "Bro, you saw?"

"Mhm, what made you think of part-time work? Is the allowance from Auntie not enough?"

Jiang Chen joked.

"No, I just wanted to train myself a bit."

Hong Xiaoyu hurriedly explained.

"You’re just in your first year of university; your focus should still be on your studies. It’s good to develop yourself, but if it leads to failing your courses, then it’s not worth it."

"Bro, don’t worry, it won’t happen."

"Alright, as long as you know what you’re doing."

He was an adult, no need to go on about it.

"Bro, Thanksgiving is coming up, I plan to go home. Will you come back?"

As Hong Xiaoyu spoke, the subway broadcast announced "Luoxiong Road is approaching."

"I might not have time for now."

"Oh."

Hong Xiaoyu didn’t insist, knowing his cousin was busy.

"Will you go back alone?"

Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

Hong Xiaoyu, confused by the question, replied subconsciously, "If not alone, then with whom?"

"You could invite Miss Duan to visit Sha City; since it’s so close, it’s just over an hour by train."

Realization dawned on Hong Xiaoyu, followed by a wave of embarrassment as he muttered, "What’s there to visit in our place..."

"You can’t say that."

Jiang Chen stated earnestly, "Sha City is, after all, a city renowned for its historical and cultural significance. You could take her for a walk on the ancient city walls."

"..."

Hong Xiaoyu struggled to find words, then said awkwardly after a while, "Bro, we’ve climbed those walls since we were kids; what’s there to tour?"

"It’s different."

Jiang Chen laughed, "We think it’s boring because we’ve lived under it, but for others, it’s not the same. Travel is about going from places we’re tired of to places others are tired of. You find the city wall boring, but the tourist buses parked beneath it every day are not few. The Yellow Crane Tower is so famous, but do you find it interesting?"

Hong Xiaoyu had no response.

"Bro, she wouldn’t have the time..."

"How do you know she doesn’t have time? Have you asked?"

Hong Xiaoyu was choked up again.

"Just extend the invitation, it won’t hurt. It’s okay if she doesn’t agree, at least you’ve shown your goodwill, right?"

Jiang Chen said with a smile, "And who knows, maybe she’d be happy to go."

Once upon a time.

He had also invited a girl.

Regrettably, it might be that East Sea was just too far from Sha City.

Hong Xiaoyu remained silent.

Jiang Chen didn’t push him.

"Alright, head back to school early. When you go back to Sha City, send my regards to Auntie and the others."