The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 303. The Omnipotent Wen Xiyao (25 Updates)

Chapter 303: 303. The Omnipotent Wen Xiyao (25 Updates)

Han Yi couldn’t help but be angry, seeing Yu Xiaoxuan being slandered was even more distressing than when he himself was slandered.

Yu Xiaoxuan laughed lightly, and Han Yi glared at her, "Are you stupid? You’re being dragged through the mud and you can still laugh about it?"

"There’s nothing about this I can’t laugh at. We’ll just post a photo later, show off our love a bit, and those haters will be smacking their own faces. It’s much more fun that way, plus I get to ride the trending wave for free. Sister Linda won’t even have to do any promotions for me, and we’ll save the company a big chunk of money."

Hearing this, Han Yi couldn’t keep his face dark any longer. His peach blossom eyes were filled with a smile. "You sure are optimistic."

Yu Xiaoxuan shrugged, "In this business, if I had a fragile heart, I may as well not be alive."

That was certainly true. The entertainment industry was like a big dye vat. It was filled with all kinds of people, and gossip was nothing. If you took it seriously, you’d have lost already.

Although Yu Xiaoxuan said so, Han Yi wasn’t going to let the issue drop just like that. Soon after, Shengxuan Official Weibo issued a statement, first, Han Yi was only admitted to the hospital due to a fever and it was not due to any suicide attempt, accompanied by a doctor’s certification; second, the relationship between Yu Xiaoxuan and Han Yi was good and there was no issue of Yu Xiaoxuan cheating leading to Han Yi’s heartbreak and drunkenness; third, they would pursue legal action against the rumormongers.

Yu Xiaoxuan’s Weibo also posted an update soon after—

"We’re doing well, thank you for the concern." The accompanying picture was a photo of Han Yi and Yu Xiaoxuan, intimate in pose, apparently taken in the hospital, with Han Yi’s face still showing a faint pallor.

The rumors collapsed of their own accord, just as Yu Xiaoxuan had expected. The masses online who had been lambasting her under her Weibo post the day before were now doing a one-eighty, apologizing and simultaneously scolding the entertainment journalist who had spread the rumors.

"See, I told you this would slap them right in the face," Yu Xiaoxuan lounged on the sofa in the hospital room, munching on an apple.

Han Yi was getting an IV drip, his free hand holding some documents he was reviewing. Hearing Yu Xiaoxuan’s words, he glanced at her, "It’s better to be a little foolish sometimes, it brings more joy."

Yu Xiaoxuan glared, "Han Yi, who are you calling foolish?"

"I’m talking about myself."

Yu Xiaoxuan rolled her eyes at him, not bothering to argue.

Han Yi chuckled, then lowered his head to continue reading the documents. Just from the previous day alone, a pile of issues had accumulated at the company. Even being sick didn’t mean he could rest.

The assistant’s call came through, and Han Yi answered, the smile at the corner of his mouth fading, "No settlement. You can tell them, I’m determined to take over that magazine."

After hanging up, Yu Xiaoxuan turned to look at him, "You’re planning to buy that magazine?"

"Mhm," Han Yi didn’t hide it from her, "Some people never learn their lesson unless you give them a good knock."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaoxuan understood. Han Yi was planning to set an example. As the head of Han Group, the leader of Beijing’s media industry, he would naturally not let the matter slide after being besmirched, especially since it also involved Yu Xiaoxuan. Acquiring the magazine was the least of it.

Yu Xiaoxuan didn’t understand and wouldn’t meddle in business affairs.

"By the way, Han Yi, after you’re discharged from the hospital, I’ll be going out of town to shoot a film for about three months."

Han Yi looked up from the documents, frowning, "Three months, that long?"

"Not long at all. It’s a TV series, three months is actually quite short."

"So, you won’t be back until after the New Year?"

"If the filming goes smoothly."

Han Yi felt reluctant to part, but he knew it was Yu Xiaoxuan’s job, "Where is the filming taking place?"

"In Jinning City Film and Television City." That was where she had first filmed, where her dreams had begun.

Han Yi thought about it, and it didn’t seem too far away. If she couldn’t come back, he would go see her, it was just a matter of a train ticket.

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Wen Xiyao and Shen Junyu were dining when the person who appeared before them caused Wen Xiyao to look at Shen Junyu with a smirk that seemed both mocking and not, then she spoke gently, "Miss Chen, I didn’t expect to run into you here. Are you out dining with someone?"

Chen Su smiled, "Yeah, I just happened to be out dining with friends, and I didn’t expect to bump into you all here. What a coincidence. We just came out a bit late and there aren’t any seats left. I wonder if we could share a table with you?"

Shen Junyu was about to refuse when Wen Xiyao had already spoken up first, "Of course, that’s no problem. We’ve just started eating, so if Miss Chen doesn’t mind, please join us."

"Then thank you very much." Chen Su’s smile became two shades more sincere. She intended to sit next to Shen Junyu, but Wen Xiyao stood up and promptly took a seat right beside him.

Chen Su’s expression stiffened slightly but quickly returned to normal as she sat down opposite Shen Junyu, smiling at him, "President Shen has been getting busier and busier lately. I’ve been wanting to schedule a time to discuss a cooperation project with you, but you’ve had no time."

Shen Junyu chuckled, "These matters are typically handled by the managers below me. If I had to personally attend to everything, then what would be the point of paying them such high salaries?"

Chen Su’s company had a cooperation project with Junlan Group, and she had used this excuse to try to meet with Shen Junyu several times, but he had found various reasons to refuse her, even eventually tossing the matter over to his assistant Yu Bin.

Such a clear refusal would be understood by any normal person, but Chen Su just pretended not to get it and still occasionally came looking for Shen Junyu at Junlan, though she had never managed to meet him.

Chen Su’s friend graduated from the same school as them, naturally knew Shen Junyu, "Isn’t this the famous Mr. Shen from our school days? You really haven’t changed a bit after all these years."

Shen Junyu looked at the person who was speaking and realized he didn’t know them.

The newcomer wasn’t embarrassed but just chuckled and said, "I’m Cao Shiyu, Chen Su’s friend. Don’t you remember? I used to follow Chen Su to find you often."

With that said, Shen Junyu did recall her a little.

Seeing he had remembered, Cao Shiyu said with a sigh, "In the blink of an eye, it’s been many years since we graduated. We’re almost thirty now, getting old. It’s hard to recognize old classmates now. Among our class, the ones who are doing the best are Mr. Shen and Chen Su. Just look at you two, you’ve taken such good care of yourselves. Compared to back in the day, you really haven’t changed at all. It’s no wonder you were called the golden boy and jade girl; you still look so well-matched today. Back then, we all thought you two would end up together, but who knew how unpredictable life is."

After saying this, Cao Shiyu seemed to realize Wen Xiyao’s presence. Shen Junyu and Wen Xiyao’s engagement was publicly announced, and anyone who paid a bit of attention would know. Being Chen Su’s friend, Cao Shiyu naturally wouldn’t be unaware.

"Uh, I was just joking earlier. Miss, please don’t mind."

Wen Xiyao smiled slightly, the epitome of grace, "I’m not offended at all. It’s just old classmates catching up for a bit."

Cao Shiyu looked a bit awkward, and Chen Su chimed in, "Shiyu sometimes speaks too frankly, she didn’t mean anything by it, and I believe that someone as gentle and gracious as Miss Wen would not take it to heart."

Wen Xiyao’s smile deepened, "Of course."

At the dining table, the most natural person turned out to be Wen Xiyao. Although she didn’t say a single confrontational word, by the end of the meal even the deliberately uncomfortable Cao Shiyu had shut her mouth.

Throughout the meal, Shen Junyu hardly spoke up except to chime in occasionally, but his hands never stopped moving, continuously serving Wen Xiyao or picking out fishbones for her. Observing his practiced moves and Wen Xiyao’s effortless acceptance, one could tell it wasn’t their first time.

Chen Su watched, feeling pain in her eyes and hurt in her heart, her stomach bloated by the end of the meal.

After exiting the restaurant, Wen Xiyao said cheerily, "Where are you two heading? Shall we give you a lift?"

Chen Su spoke up, her smile somewhat strained. Having consumed a whole afternoon’s worth of "dog food", the fact that she could still smile was already quite skillful of her, "No need, I drove here. So, we’ll be going now. Jun Yu, let’s schedule another time to meet."

Shen Junyu nodded, and it was clear from his demeanor that his response was noncommittal.

Chen Su sighed inwardly, bid farewell to Wen Xiyao, and left.

Once in the car, Wen Xiyao looked at Shen Junyu, amused, "The perseverance of your admirer is beyond my imagination."

Shen Junyu replied, his expression unchanged, "No matter how persistent the admirer is, she can’t compare to the scissors by my side."

Wen Xiyao nodded seriously, "Indeed, I am very versatile. I can grace the hall, manage the kitchen, negotiate contracts, and handle mistresses. Shen Junyu, you’re really lucky to have me."

Shen Junyu glanced over, looking at her affectionately with a smile, "Yes, I struck it rich, definitely the biggest business win of my life, enough to enjoy for a lifetime."

Wen Xiyao turned his head away, "Pay attention to the road, my life is in your hands."

"Yes, my queen."