Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 136: Rejection!

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Rejection!

Shen Zhaonan was delighted to see his son so happy, and his already joyful mood improved even more.

"Yibo is such a good boy, but have you thanked Mom yet?"

Shen Yibo looked up at Han Jiangxue with a smile, "Thank you, Mom!"

Han Jiangxue: "No need to be polite, I’m your mom, doing these things is what I should do.

Alright, Yibo, you have preschool tomorrow, and it is already bedtime now, shall we go to our room and sleep?"

"Okay!"

Today, with Shen Zhaonan at home, Han Jiangxue was set on playing the doting mother to the end.

She took Shen Yibo to the children’s room, and after coaxing him to lie down, she also lay down next to him, "Yibo, close your eyes and go to sleep."

"Alright, Mom."

Shen Yibo was so tired from playing in the afternoon that he fell asleep in just a few minutes.

Han Jiangxue left the children’s room and walked to the living room, where she saw Shen Zhaonan sitting on the sofa, smiling thoughtfully.

She went over and sat next to Shen Zhaonan, snuggling into his embrace, "Ah Nan, are you happy today?"

"Hmm, very happy."

Han Jiangxue looked up and kissed the man’s face, "I’m very happy too, our son is really adorable."

At times like these, mentioning their son worked better than anything.

Shen Zhaonan stretched out his hand to pull Han Jiangxue into his arms for a tight hug, "I met President Song today."

Upon hearing the words ’President Song,’

Han Jiangxue’s heart suddenly tightened, and she felt a surge of excitement, "You mean the president of Huanya Group, Song Jinze?"

The image of the tall man she had seen at the golf course instantly popped into her mind, wearing simple athletic wear, his every move exuding an air of nobility and refinement.

And such a man, also the most prestigious and mysterious figure in Jiangcheng, how could she not take notice?

"Yes, President Song. I had always heard people say how ruthless and shrewd he is, but after having dinner with him today, I didn’t expect that he would actually agree to give me a chance."

Excitement and thrill permeated Shen Zhaonan’s words.

Han Jiangxue also felt a flutter of excitement inside her, "That’s great, congratulations husband."

"Mhm, can’t celebrate too early though, tomorrow I have to personally visit Huanya, I must secure a collaboration with Huanya. Once it’s confirmed, we can celebrate then; it won’t be too late."

"You’re right, husband!" Han Jiangxue nodded in agreement, then said softly, "Husband, there’s something I’d like you to help with."

"What is it?" Shen Zhaonan looked down at Han Jiangxue’s tender face.

"I’ve come across a script in the circle that’s going to be a big hit later on, and I want you to invest in it under Shen’s name. This show is definitely going to explode later, and most importantly, if our family invests in it, I’ll also take part in the acting. With my popularity, this is a surefire deal."

As she spoke, Han Jiangxue’s face was full of sincerity.

She thought, if she could get the Shen family to invest, she would have a lot of prestige on set, and as for what role she could land, that would depend on how much money Shen Zhaonan was willing to put forth.

Shen Zhaonan frowned, the joy on his face gradually fading, "Xiao Xue, didn’t you say before that you wanted to make it in the entertainment industry on your own? Why do you now want to get into investment?"

"Yeah, I did say I wanted to rely on my own abilities, but if there’s a good project or script, I hope that you can support me, right? Who knows, maybe after I leave the industry, I might even start my own film company?"

Shen Zhaonan was dismissive of Han Jiangxue’s words.

"Xiao Xue, my parents are very antagonistic towards the entertainment industry, and our Shen family will not get involved in investing in it.

You should be aware that when I was dating you, my parents were strongly against it, but what can I do? I like you.

And you also said before that you wanted to win the Best Actress award on your own merit and then retire from the industry.

Let’s just stick to our original agreement, okay?"

The reason the Shen family was so opposed to the entertainment industry dates back to Shen Zhaonan’s uncle, Shen Qinghe.

In his early years, Shen Qinghe helped Shen Zhaonan’s father, Shen Qingping, found Shen’s Electronics. After the Shen family prospered, Shen Qinghe met a female celebrity at a dinner party.

This celebrity became the third party in Shen Qinghe’s marriage, leading Shen Qinghe and his wife to divorce.

Shen Qinghe’s wife took their child and went abroad, leaving Shen Qinghe alone in the country to live with that female celebrity. It wasn’t long before the celebrity, for her own interests, went out to accompany men for drinks and sleep with them, discovered by Shen Qinghe.

What followed was naturally another divorce.

Realizing his mistake, Shen Qinghe went abroad to seek forgiveness from his wife and son, and he hasn’t returned to the country since.

Because of this incident, Shen Zhaonan faced incredible obstacles when he first dated Han Jiangxue. If not for Shen Zhaonan’s tenacity to mediate the situation, he and Han Jiangxue might well be strangers to each other now.

Madam Shen always believed that not many women who mixed in the entertainment industry were decent, but she couldn’t stand against her own son’s affections.

After negotiating with Shen Zhaonan and guiding herself, she thought her son’s first marriage was to a powerful family, which was unhappy to begin with.

If she were to be the cause of her son’s demise because of this second marriage, it would ultimately be a loss too great to bear.

After coming to this understanding, she eventually agreed to Shen Zhaonan and Han Jiangxue’s marriage, thinking as long as she could control Han Jiangxue and prevent her from causing trouble, everything would be fine.

As for all this about the Shen family, Han Jiangxue was completely unaware, and no one informed her.

Now, hearing Shen Zhaonan say this, Han Jiangxue was very angry inside. She felt that Shen Zhaonan, as her husband, was not only not helping her but also used his parents as an excuse.

Angry as she was, but clear about what she wanted, she continued to argue, "Ah Nan, why do you always mention your parents? We’re married now, and I hope you can trust me. This drama will definitely be a hit and will surely make you money."

Shen Zhaonan stood up, his tone firm, "Xiao Xue, let’s end this matter here. I will be very busy in the coming period. If we can successfully cooperate with Huanya Group, that would be far better than investing in any number of scripts."

Shen Zhaonan would absolutely not get involved in entertainment industry matters. He agreed to marry Han Jiangxue only because she promised him that once she won the Best Actress award, she would retire.

Han Jiangxue’s face, once brimming with smiles, instantly froze. She hadn’t expected Shen Zhaonan to reject her so outright.

Watching the man’s retreating back, she bit on her molars and clenched her fists, while disappointment and hatred churned incessantly inside her...

At noon, while at her mother-in-law’s, she had received a call from Tang Ying asking her to sign a contract at Lemon Channel for a child variety show, which her mother-in-law overheard, leading to a scolding.

She had thought that after agreeing to take care of Shen Yibo, the little chubby boy, and making him happy, Shen Zhaonan would comply with her request, yet she had not expected such an outcome.

Inside, Han Jiangxue bit her lip fiercely, determined that no matter what, she would not allow Ye Zhenzhen to overshadow her. Whatever Ye Zhenzhen had, she must have too, and even better...