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Chapter 83
For the first time, Fu Xuezhu felt like she had won.
He replayed Ji Tingduan's terrified yet restrained expression of pain in his mind, and a strong sense of pleasure welled up within him. Therefore, he lowered his voice to an even more alluring and seductive tone, and said to the clearly heartbroken CEO Zhang, "It may be presumptuous... but have you two broken up?"
Zhang Chaohe was looking down at the table searching for documents when he heard this. He looked up at him strangely and said, "This isn't a late-night radio show. Don't deliberately make those gurgling, bubbly sounds."
Fu Xuezhu: ...
“Oh, and another thing,” Zhang Chaohe rattled off the names of several popular celebrities, then said, “Learn more of the smiles of real handsome men, instead of always copying the way your second uncle or second brother smiles, it’s so ugly.”
Fu Xuezhu: [gritting her teeth].jpg;
You scoundrel, you didn't say that before!
Seeing that Mr. Zhang's three-dimensional defense mechanism was still difficult to break through, Fu Xuezhu immediately gave up the idea of taking advantage of the situation and instead devoted herself to making money.
He certainly understood that this time, Ji Tingduan's mishap would probably not be easily forgiven by CEO Zhang—but most likely the two would still have to reconcile in the end… However, having similar physical attributes and a privileged background to the other party, he could take this opportunity to become a key figure in Jiasheng's next stage of star-making plan!
An opportunist like Fu Xuezhui would strike immediately. When Fu Xuezhui didn't want to act crazy, he would act very human and quickly win over his future boss's workplace favor. He took the opportunity to joke, "I think the note that Boss Zhang posted outside the door is missing a sentence... 'No Ji Tingduan or dogs allowed' would make it complete."
Zhang Chaohe sneered: "Although that's what I wrote at first, what did the dog do wrong to be compared to a melon rind!"
Fu Xuezhu smiled but remained silent. Just then, Cheng Xuelan entered the office... Zhang Chaohe looked up but was caught off guard and met Cheng Jixue's deep gaze outside the door!
Zhang Chaohe decisively pulled down a sour face, coldly and resolutely tugged at the corner of his mouth at the other party, and then quickly turned his head away!
Cheng Jixue, whose assistant Chen was as tall and strong as an iron tower and obediently stopped at the door, could only look at him with teary eyes: Very good, ever since His Majesty cut off all love and affection, the radar for identifying green tea has once again taken over the high ground of intelligence - Zhang Chaohe is not buying it at all!
The door slammed shut mercilessly in front of Cheng Jixue.
Assistant Chen dared not leave. He earnestly advised, "Sigh, since you've broken up, it's better to part amicably and not keep entangled. At least we can all make money with dignity."
Cheng Jixue lowered her head: "We didn't break up... I just wanted to talk to him a few more times."
Assistant Chen thought to himself, "No way!" He gave two polite "uh-huhs" like he was coaxing a kindergarten child, subtly trying to shoo the guest away: "How about I get you a chair to wait?"
Cheng Jixue's long eyelashes fluttered: "Thank you."
Assistant Chen: Sometimes being thin-skinned is a wonderful virtue!
Regardless, Cheng Jixue still managed to wait for His Majesty outside the Hall of State Affairs. He clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and pondered deeply, searching for a possible way to approach Zhang Chaohe.
His thinking was quite idealistic, but there was a very important problem—he simply couldn't get close to Zhang Chaohe.
Not only have all his contact methods, including NetEase Cloud Music, been blocked, but he can't even get into the office now... not to mention that there's Fu Xuezhu, who has ulterior motives and is full of crooked ideas, inside.
Cheng Jixue thought sadly, "It's truly a victory for the 'wait-and-see' party. Diandian, you have no heart. We haven't even officially broken up yet, and you've already given a love opportunity to someone with ulterior motives."
How cruel you are!
Although he had no idea that Zhang Chaohe had unilaterally skipped the breakup ceremony and announced his widowhood...
Meanwhile, a heated discussion was taking place inside the sect. Zhang Chaohe demanded that the contract with Cheng Jixue be terminated immediately, and that all the breach of contract penalties be paid by him personally. However, Cheng Xuelan expressed her firm opposition.
She immediately pulled up Cheng Jixue's entertainment schedule for the next four years on the tablet: "No, whether it's Jiasheng or Jiuzhou Qingtong, we have already planned and allocated a lot of resources. His image and background are very suitable to become the leading figure in the next stage of the star-making plan. I can't terminate his contract just because you two broke up."
Zhang Chaohe pointed at Fu Xuezhu: "I've found you replacements. They're cousins, and both have single eyelids and are highly educated!" Zhang Chaohe copied Fu Xuezhu's words when he recommended himself: "A very distinctive male artist."
Cheng Xuelan rolled her eyes: "Can a high degree put food on the table? Do directors choose actors based on your first degree?"
“Besides, he’s only suited for fast-paced idol dramas.” Cheng Xuelan sized up Fu Xuezhu. “His temperament isn’t as multifaceted as Cheng Jixue’s.”
Zhang Chaohe: I don't see any diversity in him.
He's like a computer—I think he's quite calculating.
The mere mention of Cheng Jixue, Ji Tingduan, and Second Master Ji's names conjured up images of them holding hands and singing joyfully in his mind. Zhang Chaohe felt a pang of heartache and longed to rush out and give them a good beating.
He chuckled coldly, "Let him do whatever he wants. The entertainment industry doesn't revolve around him. I don't believe there aren't more suitable talents. I'm firing this guy today!"
Zhang Chaohe thought to himself, "Although I feel very sorry for my hardworking employees, there are countless handsome men out there. Now I have no reason to win him over or flatter him. Why should I hang myself on this tree that is full of holes?"
Even though he was very unwilling, Zhang Chaohe had to admit that ever since he learned that Cheng Jixue was the real Ji Er, the dark cloud of death that had been looming over him had quietly dissipated.
Yes, he was taking advantage of the fact that Cheng Jixue, or rather Ji Tingduan, would definitely not be willing to lay a hand on him, so he immediately began to act ruthlessly. Since Ji Tingduan dared not really give him a tragic end of being broken and killed in the streets, why should he continue to maintain a friendly relationship with "Cheng Jixue"?
Your dad's not going to serve you anymore!
Zhang Chaohe thought viciously, "Today I'm going to get Ms. Zhao to introduce me to ten handsome young men, and then I'll begin my life as a playboy!"
Fu Xuezhu didn't care at all when he was belittled to his face. He smiled slightly and said, "Of course I can't compare to my cousin, but I'm willing to lower myself to please my fans and create the image they want to see. I'm very dedicated and can perfectly maintain my single persona without having any scandals with anyone."
"I can become anything Gain Capital wants me to be, maximizing the company's profitability."
"Mr. Zhang, you know very well whether my cousin can do these things or not." Fu Xuezhu curled her lips into a smirk: "He can't do them, can he?"
"Sign me, then make me famous to make quick money; I'll be Gain Capital's new cash cow."
Even Cheng Xuelan looked at this potential artist with such a pragmatic yet clear goal with admiration... She was silent for a moment before sincerely asking, "Do you have any other siblings who want to enter the entertainment industry to make money? Why don't you all sign them to our company!"
Zhang Chaohe: My employees are all eager to make money.
Zhang Chaohe: But we don't need to bother with the surname Ji!
Next came the negotiations between Cheng Xuelan and Fu Xuezhu—both parties had a clear understanding of each other's intentions and quickly agreed to sign the contract on a chosen date.
Zhang Chaohe had just signed the termination notice that he had just printed out. He was determined to open the door and arrogantly throw the termination notice at Cheng Jixue, then ruthlessly tell him to get out of his sight immediately, but Cheng Xuelan stopped him: "Since President Zhang is so angry, why don't I pass it on to him? There are still some unfinished project issues that I need to discuss with him."
Without a word, she snatched the contract from Zhang Chaohe's hand—Zhang Chaohe hadn't really tried to stop her anyway. He was secretly relieved that he didn't have to do it himself, but said with a stern face, "Get it done as soon as possible."
Cheng Xuelan gracefully left the office with her new money-making tool. However, as soon as she opened the door, she saw two chairs placed right in front of the office door. One of them was occupied by Assistant Chen, who was glaring at her, and the other by Cheng Jixue, who looked rather grim.
Hearing the door open, Cheng Jixue only slightly lifted his eyelids to glance at it. His gaze was icy cold, as if it were filled with ice shards. He had completely abandoned his usual smiling facade towards strangers, and was now concentrating all his energy on the epic question of how to seduce the goose again.
However, the next second, Cheng Xuelan opened the folder in front of him, revealing the header file inside—Cheng Jixue suddenly sat up straight, staring at the file in her hand with a hurt expression, without saying a word.
However, Cheng Xuelan did not hand him the file as he expected. Instead, she slammed the folder shut, hugged it to her chest, and poked Cheng Jixue's shoulder with her sharp nails, saying with exasperation, "No matter what tricks you use, whether it's seduction or kneeling on a keyboard, hurry up and make up with President Zhang. Don't delay me from making money, okay?"
After saying that, she didn't bother with Cheng Jixue anymore and stomped away in her high heels. Fu Xuezhu, who had been standing nearby, leaned closer to him with a smile: "Second Master, how are you feeling?"
Cheng Jixue only slightly moved his eyes, his beautiful black pupils filled with undisguised murderous intent. He glanced indifferently at Fu Xuezhu, not even bothering to give him a complete expression.
Fu Xuezhu suddenly straightened up and shrugged: "Okay, I know you probably really hate me, but for the sake of our shallow brotherhood, I've decided to kindly tell you a secret."
He pointed to the white note on the door and said, "It originally said that Ji Tingduan and dogs are not allowed to enter."
Cheng Jixue finally spared him a glance—he and Fu Xuezhu stared at each other like two eagles standing on their respective mountaintops across a valley, assessing each other's strength.
This time, it was finally Cheng Jixue's turn to smile first. Although in Fu Xuezhu's eyes, the smile was fake and full of the indifference of a superior, it was still a signal of goodwill.
"Great," Fu Xuezhu thought, "she's saved."
“Thank you,” Cheng Jixue said sweetly to him—but it gave Fu Xuezhu goosebumps. The last time he saw his cousin smile with such a hidden malice was when dealing with a certain board member who had overstepped his bounds…
Anyway, the other party never came to the company again the next day.
Fu Xuezhu left quickly. Assistant Chen was about to continue arguing with Cheng Jixue when he saw Cheng Jixue also stand up and stretch her wrists: "I'm sorry to have troubled Assistant Chen. I'll be leaving now."
Assistant Chen: ?
Why is this person so unpredictable? But it's a good thing he's leaving, and Assistant Chen immediately greeted him warmly as he departed.
After they got on the elevator, Zhang Chaohe, who was leaning against the door, cautiously pushed it open and glanced outside—there were only two empty chairs outside, which made Zhang Chaohe feel complicated...
What time is it? Zhang Chaohe thought sadly, how dare they apologize after leaving like this?
Several of Mr. Zhang's private cars are always parked in Jiasheng Parking Garage. He turned around, went back to his office, took out a car key that he wasn't very familiar with, and then sneaked to the parking lot.
As a result, no one was waiting for him in the parking lot.
Zhang Chaohe: ...
Is this your sincerity?
Zhang Chaohe sneered—"If you can rely on a man, pigs can fly!" Sure enough, once Ji Er's true colors were exposed, he didn't even bother to pretend anymore. He sat at the office door for a while and then left.
Fine, if you don't want to explain, then don't ever explain! Zhang Chaohe stepped on the gas, and the G-Wagon sped out of the underground garage, heading straight for his home!
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Ms. Zhao and Chairman Zhang arrived home one after the other. The two sat on the sofa, sighing. Chairman Zhang spoke first: "What's going on?"
Ms. Zhao sneered, "The Ji family is so clever, they even know that the uncle is secretly dating and having an affair with his nephew; the eldest brother is so clever, he only keeps it from his younger brother!"
Hearing the explanations from Old Master Ji and Ji Fusheng, Chairman Zhang felt his blood boil and angrily said, "I was wondering why they were giving Dian Dian money out of the blue... Does my son need that little bit of money from them?"
Ms. Zhao took a banana from the fruit plate and snapped it in two: "I thought Cheng Jixue was a simple and honest girl, but she's really good at causing trouble!"
Mr. Zhang glanced at the banana, now severed from its head, and guessed that Ms. Zhao had mistaken the banana for someone... He sensed something was amiss: "Then from now on..."
"In the future?" Ms. Zhao sneered, "There is no future! I don't think that guy surnamed Ji is a normal person! Ah, what kind of person would be so sick as to give up being a perfectly healthy young master and insist on experiencing the life of an ordinary person? Does he think he'll be happy watching the people around him struggling in life with this fabricated identity?"
"I don't care if he's sick, but I can't let him hold Dian Dian back!" Ms. Zhao threw down the banana and went to check her phone. She hadn't reacted this strongly in front of Zhang Chaohe, but now that only Old Zhang was in front of her, Ms. Zhao completely exploded, typing rapidly on her phone: "Dian Dian will definitely soften her heart. I can't let him have any more entanglements with this kind of dangerous person!"
Just as parents can never understand what's so fun about games, Ms. Zhao couldn't understand Cheng Jixue's strange hobby either—she felt that this person must have some kind of mental illness, and was afraid that he would lead Zhang Chaohe astray.
Zhang Chaohe did not answer the phone.
Ms. Zhao seemed to have already envisioned the worst possible outcome. Without thinking, she called Zhang Yinshan again. Knowing he was in the wrong, Zhang Yinshan answered the phone respectfully, bracing himself for a storm: "Hello?"
Ms. Zhao smiled coldly: "Only one person in this family can have the surname Ji. You decide what to do."
Either Ji Boyang or Ji Tingduan—Ms. Zhao is a master of using someone else's strength against them! It doesn't matter, since that's the case, we'll just try to shift the blame!
Using people with the surname Ji to attack other people with the surname Ji, since only one person can successfully hold hands!
Let you dogs fight it out and leave a mess behind!
At this moment, Ji Boyang, who was unaware that "the wicked stepmother Ms. Zhao" had proposed the idea of using someone else's strength against them, was watching his second uncle tie a cute little red bow on Guapi. Guapi was also looking at its beloved master with a silly expression, completely unaware that it was about to face the fate of becoming a tool dog.
Ji Boyang looked at his second uncle with worry, skeptical of the plan: "Will this work?"
Ji Boyang: My second aunt does sometimes have a thought process that is different from ordinary people, but that doesn’t mean that she is a complete fool.
Cheng Jixue personally dressed up the wicked dog, making him look as beautiful as a flower, ensuring he was perfect from every angle. Guapi, thinking his master hadn't played with him lately and had a change of heart, obediently put on the bow tie, thoroughly pleased with himself.
Cheng Jixue: "Absolutely."
Why is Ji Tingduan (with a space) not allowed to enter?