My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady
Chapter 451: Ou Jinchu

Chapter 451: Chapter 451: Ou Jinchu

Xi Nian had no emotions, neither sadness nor joy.

After his assistant finished venting, he said indifferently, "You don’t need to be angry either, I don’t care for the things of the Xi Family."

The assistant still couldn’t calm down, "But the Xi Family’s guard against you is more than a little bit."

Xi Nian turned his head to look out the window and smiled slightly, "Compared to this, I have happier news, it seems I have found the person I have been looking for."

The assistant was stunned, then looked happily at Xi Nian in the rearview mirror, "Congratulations, President Xi."

"Heh..."

He wanted to see what kind of lovely faces the Xi Family would make when Huanya was strangled to death by him.

Talking about family affection in the Xi Family, this thing, was inherently absent in the Xi Family.

And the only person in the Xi Family who had this thing was eliminated twenty-odd years ago by Xi Zhen’s own hands, an emotionless, cold-blooded creature with a hateful face.

Returning home, Xi Nian told his assistant he would not need to pick him up tomorrow. After closing the door, he leaned against it, took out his phone, and made a call. It was quickly answered, "Bro, there’s a time difference here. Can you consider your little brother’s desperate efforts to strive for you?"

Xi Nian, "Xi Yang, I’ve found Beibei."

Although the time difference was poignant, the news of Beibei instantly energized Xi Yang, and he was wide awake, "Is the news reliable?"

"Yes, I’ve verified the DNA, a ninety-eight percent similarity, a blood relation."

Xi Yang felt his hands tremble slightly. To be honest, after so many years, they were all too young back then and only remembered calling out for their little sister. What was Xi Bei doing now, how old was she, was she doing well?

He was a little incoherent, "Bro, how is Beibei, is she still a little bun? Or... no, I’m just too happy."

"I know."

Xi Nian’s voice was indulgent. It was true, the Xi Family had no affection, but there were a few exceptions, Xi Nian, Xi Yang, Xi Yan, Xi Bao, Xi Bei.

They had played wildly together since they were young, before the changes in the Xi Family, before Xi Nian’s parents were driven out of the Xi Family, they had all been together. But then...

Over the phone, Xi Yang felt like he was crying and laughing, "If Beibei and Bao come back, I will definitely take them to the underwater world, something I’ve owed them since we were little;

I was too playful back then and always thought I had time, plenty of time to take my little sister to see dolphins;

But... it all disappeared, for over twenty years, I would wake from nightmares only to see Bao and Beibei crying at me.

You don’t know, bro, I have never hated myself so much."

Xi Nian was no different, he dared not reminisce, nor let himself reminisce, "Xi Yang, I’m sending you a file, it contains some old evidence without a clue, I need you to sort it out;

Xi Gu mentioned you and Xi Yan today in a video conference with me."

Xi Yang let out a cold laugh, his mood instantly turning dark, "Bro, you don’t need to worry about Xi Yan and me here, Xi Ya is being roasted by me over the fire. Even if the old man suspects there is something fishy, he won’t be able to find out anything. The financial statements and plans between Xi Yan and me are seamless.

Doesn’t he like power? Doesn’t he like to drive others like dogs, without freedom?

When I turn the tables, I will let him taste the bitter fruit he has sown. Back then, if it wasn’t for him favoring one wife over another, marrying one after another..."

"How did we end up like we are today, shackled and walking like the living dead for so many years?"

Xi Nian didn’t speak, just comforted Xi Yang a few words, "Xi Ya, investigate what Xi Gu did, and how many people were involved behind the scenes. Don’t let anyone off. Otherwise, even if I went to hell, I wouldn’t be able to face my parents."

"I know, leave it to me."

...

Dongshan Garden in the Capital.

"Miss Ou, this is the greatest sincerity Huanya can offer. You were once the leading actress whom Huanya propelled to international fame. Huanya nurtured you and put in a lot of effort. Though it’s true that the Ou Family was quite remarkable back then, having Miss Ou return to star in a movie isn’t asking too much of you, right?"

Ou Jinchu returned to her country and directly went to meet Xi Gu at Dongshan Garden, which naturally included a measure of sentiment.

Back in the day, every member of the Ou Family was against her becoming an entertainer, yet she resolutely stepped out on her own. Once her family became aware, they too offered their support, but it was Huanya that provided her with a lofty starting point, even if the intervening interests were not purely altruistic.

Yet, this was an unchangeable truth.

Knowing it in her heart was one thing, but being used as leverage by Xi Gu was something she found quite unacceptable.

Over the years, she had struggled alone internationally, having transferred her management contract a long time ago, with no subsequent activities tied to Huanya.

Xi Gu was simply leveraging her current status to generate hype for his new film.

Her presence was accounted for, but Xi Gu still struck a condescending pose, which seemed somewhat laughable to Ou Jinchu. She was well aware of how she had made her way over the years.

Originally stepping onto the international stage with the ambition of surpassing Bo Yan, many years had passed with little to show for it. Her standing in the world was still not on par with Bo Yan’s.

And Bo Yan had only endorsed a few international brands and starred in a couple of major international films.

Compared to her own toil, Bo Yan’s moves were effortless, yet they were far more effective.

"Mr. Xi, may I ask, from what standpoint are you demanding this of me? I’m no longer an artist under Huanya. Moreover, the person who gave me the opportunity had nothing to do with you. My return to star in a Huanya project is solely due to past kindness;

But, please do not take it for granted that you can demand this of me. I can agree to act, and I can also refuse."

Upon hearing this, Xi Gu’s face turned ashen. "Refuse? What joke is this? The announcement has already been made, and you’re telling me you want to refuse?"

Ou Jinchu fiddled with the ring in her hand, not showing any reaction to his words, and spoke indifferently, "So, please, Mr. Xi, respect my style, and also, I don’t like the commanding tone you use to speak to me.

First, I am not an artist from your company; second, the rights of the Ou Family precede those of Huanya. We each got what we needed back then; I certainly don’t need any help from Huanya now."

The Ou Family’s power was now soaring, almost at par with the Bo Family, giving Ou Jinchu the confidence to speak up.

The Xi Family’s stronghold wasn’t in the Capital; they couldn’t compete with a behemoth like the Ou Family.

Xi Gu was so angry his mouth was crooked as he threw Ou Jinchu an envious glance, "Fine, I’ll keep in mind what you’ve said. But, Miss Ou, I ask that you keep your word and refrain from saying irresponsible things like ’refusal’."

"Of course, mutual respect makes for pleasant cooperation. If Mr. Xi doesn’t know how to respect others, I naturally have my own choices. I am not like other actors; please do not speak to me with that attitude. I despise it."

After finishing her speech, Ou Jinchu stood up and left.