Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 237: Slapping One’s Own Face

Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Slapping One’s Own Face

She had called her husband intending to flaunt their love in front of the camera, but instead, her husband’s first words were to tell her not to bully Ye Zhenzhen?

Han Jiangxue was stunned on the spot. If it weren’t for the word ’Husband’ displayed on the phone screen, she might have doubted whether she had called the wrong number.

And the fact was, the person speaking was indeed her husband, Shen Zhaonan.

The name that just came out of Shen Zhaonan’s mouth was definitely that of Ye Zhenzhen.

She had told Shen Zhaonan that they were recording a show, so why would he mention another woman’s name, especially a woman she had always detested, Ye Zhenzhen?

How had she ever bullied Ye Zhenzhen?

Han Jiangxue felt a mix of anger and embarrassment inside her heart, but she could only cover up the awkwardness with a smile.

"Husband, we are currently recording a program. The production team arranged for moms and babies to call their dads at home.

If you’re busy or too tired, then you should rest first."

Han Jiangxue’s tone was gentle and understanding, hoping that Shen Zhaonan would either end the call or not mention Ye Zhenzhen anymore, and just finish the conversation with her properly.

As for why Shen Zhaonan suddenly brought up Ye Zhenzhen, she naturally couldn’t ask right now, nor could she follow up on her husband’s words.

Looking back at Shen Zhaonan, when he heard that Han Jiangxue was recording a show, he became even more energetic.

He switched the phone from his left hand to his right hand and then continued with the serious tone he had used before, cautioning again, "Xiao Xue, did you hear what I just said?"

The moment Shen Zhaonan’s words came out, the live broadcast’s chat blew up;

[Wow~ If you thought the first time might have been a hallucination, this time it must be clear, hahaha, Han Jiangxue’s husband is actually defending Ye Zhenzhen on the phone?]

[Why would Han Jiangxue’s husband defend Ye Zhenzhen on the phone?]

[I have a bold guess, could Han Jiangxue’s husband have taken a liking to Ye Zhenzhen? Oh my god!]

[Oh my god! Upstairs, what kind of wild imagination is that, so melodramatic lol]

[Or maybe, Han Jiangxue is really close with Ye Zhenzhen, so she started hyping it up with a phone call now?]

[Speaking of hyping, I believe it, after all, in the entertainment industry all sorts of outrageous dramas could happen]

The reason Shen Zhaonan had said that to Han Jiangxue was entirely because earlier that morning, he had called Secretary Zhang.

Secretary Zhang’s number was what he got through Cheng Shaoqing. Initially, he wanted to get Song Jinze’s number from him, but instead of giving it, Cheng Shaoqing told him to contact Secretary Zhang directly if he had any business.

Although the phone call was meant to be an apology, the outcome was not very good.

Upon learning that Shen Zhaonan knew of Ye Zhenzhen’s status as the President’s wife of Huanya Group, Secretary Zhang very sternly warned him;

"President Shen, our president and his wife have a very good relationship. If his wife wants to play in the entertainment circle, the president will indulge her. The wife does not wish for her identity to be exposed, but that doesn’t mean the president will tolerate his wife being bullied.

"It would be better for President Shen, instead of calling me to apologize to our president, to go home and explain clearly to your own wife. Not everyone is someone you can afford to offend.

President Shen, take heed."

Shen Zhaonan understood what Secretary Zhang was implying: he was to keep Ye Zhenzhen’s identity within the circle a secret and also to clarify with his own wife, Han Jiangxue, that Ye Zhenzhen was someone they couldn’t afford to mess with.

So now, hearing that Han Jiangxue was on a live broadcast, he purposely instructed her in this way over the phone.

He believed that only by doing so, there might be a chance for Secretary Zhang to see that he, Shen Zhaonan, had explained matters to his wife.

At this moment in Shen Zhaonan’s heart, Han Jiangxue was important, but the business of the Shen’s was even more so.

The wife can be appeased when offended, but when it comes to business matters, he still had to be cautious.

Han Jiangxue’s rage bubbled up uncontrollably upon hearing Shen Zhaonan’s repeated admonitions.

But she was in the middle of a live broadcast and couldn’t do anything about it.

She could only smile again and say, "Husband, Zhenzhen and I are good friends, there’s nothing about bullying or not bullying, oh. Some things you don’t understand, don’t let the news on the internet mislead you."

If it weren’t for the live show, Han Jiangxue really would have started yelling at Shen Zhaonan.

Was this man drunk or what? It’s hard enough to get a call, and then to keep bringing up another woman over and over again.

[Why do I hear a sense of innocence in Han Jiangxue’s words?]

[It feels like those rumors on the internet are really just hype.]

[My main concern now is, why does Han Jiangxue’s husband care about Ye Zhenzhen?]

[I’m curious too!]

Shen Yibo, who had been sitting quietly beside her, upon hearing Han Jiangxue’s words to her dad, hurriedly laughed into the phone, "Dad, don’t worry, Mom and I won’t bully Aunt Zhenzhen. Aunt Zhenzhen is really nice, and so is Xiao Chen, he’s my best friend!"

Han Jiangxue: ...

She felt like her lungs were about to explode.

The implication sounded all wrong—as if Ye Zhenzhen was the most important person in Shen Zhaonan’s heart, and both she and Shen Yibo had to take on the responsibility of looking after Ye Zhenzhen.

Before the phone call, she had placed all her hopes on Shen Zhaonan, but now it seemed that neither father nor son were reliable.

Each more capable than the other at infuriating her!

Shen Zhaonan, hearing Shen Yibo’s words, felt much relieved, "Good, son, you’re so great. That’s how you should get along with your little friends."

[Okay, I came here wanting to see how Han Jiangxue and her husband show off their affection for each other, but now, after these few words, I think each one is more awkward than the last!]

[Hahaha, pure self-slapping.]

[Listening to Shen Yibo praising another woman in front of Han Jiangxue, to his own dad, this moment is just so unexpectedly awkward.]

[Shen Yibo, the filial son, has never let me down!]

The following part of the call was all Shen Yibo interacting with Shen Zhaonan, and he only thought to ask about Han Jiangxue in passing.

Though Han Jiangxue wore a smile on her face, her heart full of anticipation had already plummeted to the depths.

What could have been a good call was completely ruined by those three words—Ye Zhenzhen—her entire plan had fallen through!

She didn’t have to think to know what the netizens in the live room would say about her.

And when had Shen Zhaonan started paying attention to Ye Zhenzhen, even going as far as calling her at this time to embarrass her...

Han Jiangxue truly felt indignant. Ever since she joined this kids’ show, she had always come up short compared to Ye Zhenzhen. Before that, Ye Zhenzhen was but an ignorant and incapable figurehead.

What could that woman Ye Zhenzhen do? What was so good about her?

Now even her own husband, Shen Zhaonan, was speaking up for her...