Although Liu Fang looks very much like a man, she was previously revealed to be a female investor in the production team while simultaneously denying rumors about Wang Baoliang trending on social media. Furthermore, the paparazzi who filmed the video had already recognized Liu Fang, and the video included narration, resulting in a very harmonious comment section.
Paparazzi followed the couple and filmed them all the way, and netizens also watched the video as they visited the film studio.
Fans on Weibo quickly reposted the video to the super topic, which became very lively.
Xin Ying worked overtime until the early hours of the morning before returning home.
Two hours earlier, while at the company, Xin Ying received a WeChat message from Lin Leyao.
Lin Leyao sent a photo of a table full of Japanese food, saying that she was having dinner.
Xin Ying didn't ask who she was having dinner with, but simply told her not to drink alcohol and not to catch a cold.
Since Xin Ying visited the set and they talked things out, their relationship has grown even stronger than before, and they are more comfortable with each other.
According to Xin Ying's previous thoughts, this kind of interaction was her favorite and most comfortable way of being together. She should be very comfortable in this state, but for some reason, she has been restless ever since returning to S City.
Xin Ying came out of the bathroom and opened WeChat. She originally wanted to send something to Lin Leyao, but after glancing at the time, she gave up.
She then logged into Weibo.
The account Xin Ying is currently logged into is the one she usually uses, and it's also her secondary account. She hasn't looked at the account that was verified and used to post the official announcement on Weibo since that one time.
She didn't use Weibo before, and only registered this Weibo account after confirming her marriage to Lin Leyao. Besides following Lin Leyao, she also follows several of Lin Leyao's fans on the account.
Because very few people follow her, even if she doesn't refresh her Weibo for several days, she can still find out what's been happening recently.
As soon as Xin Ying logged onto Weibo, a video of Lin Leyao being followed by paparazzi at the film studio appeared before her eyes.
When you open the video, you see Lin Leyao dressed in casual clothes.
Lin Leyao's outfit was exactly the same as the one she wore when she visited the set that day. Xin Ying recalled the scene from that day, and her eyes softened.
However, she soon saw the new investor appear in the video, and he and Lin Leyao chatted and laughed together for a long time.
In fact, the video taken by the paparazzi is more like a short documentary of Lin Leyao's life off-screen. Lin Leyao and Liu Fang's words and actions are just like ordinary friends, so there's nothing to worry about. Not to mention that Lin Leyao's assistant, Xiaomi, was always by her side.
but--
Xin Ying disliked Liu Fang from the moment she first saw him.
Xin Ying had heard of Liu Fang ten years ago. At that time, Xin Ying was still studying in California. She joined Huanning Group after graduating from university and returning to China. Liu Fang, on the other hand, was arranged to join the company by her parents at the age of fifteen and had been immersed in the family business since childhood.
She had met Liu Fang briefly a few years ago at a party in California. At that time, Liu Fang's business acumen was already evident; he was ruthless and constantly acquiring other companies, and was a well-known "smiling tiger."
This person suddenly left England and came here a year ago, and Xin Ying still doesn't know what he's doing here. She also doesn't know how he met Lin Leyao.
Xin Ying held her phone and pondered for a long time.
The next morning, Xin Ying had just sat down in her office chair when she received a message from Xu Hong.
Xu Hong: [Exclusive photos of Lin Leyao, want them?]
Xin Ying: [Send it over.]
Xu Hong: [Each bill is 888; cash on delivery.]
Xin Ying: [I've given the money to Sister Bai.]
Xu Hong: [OKOK]
Xu Hong sent over a photo, which was indeed one that Xin Ying had never seen before.
It's a photo of Xin Ying, Liu Fang, and a little girl.
Xu Hong continued messaging: "My college classmate posted this photo on her WeChat Moments last night, saying a friend of hers shared it on Instagram. The girl in the middle is my classmate's friend. I saw it this morning and shared it with you, pretty helpful, right?!"
The background of this photo suggests it's taken at a Japanese-style restaurant.
So, did Lin Leyao eat Japanese food with Liu Fang last night?
Xin Ying frowned slightly; she hadn't expected this person to have stayed in the film studio for so long.
Xin Ying opened Weibo and clicked on Lin Leyao's super topic.
Fans have extensive networks, and by this time, someone had already reposted the photo to Weibo.
Normally, fans would clamor for their idol to be the only one involved with someone else. But this time, the fans in the supertopic were overjoyed, very happy to see Lin Leyao and Liu Fang so close.
Netizen 1: [Ahhhhh, Yao Yao is so beautiful even without makeup, and President Liu is so handsome! Please let them be best friends forever!]
Netizen 2: [Yao Yao doesn't usually go out with friends much, but she spent so much time strolling around the film studio with President Liu, so they must have a very good relationship!]
Netizen 3: [Female CEO VS Female Celebrity, what an amazing fanfiction setting, KSWL]
Netizen 4: [Although I get a little jealous when Yao Yao interacts with other people, Mr. Liu is rich and an investor in the production team. If Yao Yao had a friend like that, she would probably be happier in the industry. I hope their friendship lasts!]
Xin Ying saw a lot of these comments, her eyes flickering with a mixture of emotions. A female CEO and a female celebrity. Wasn't that exactly the dynamic between her and Lin Leyao?
Liu Fang is rich, but Xin Ying is not short of money either, so what's there to admire about them?
Xin Ying clicked into the homepage of the fan who was shouting "KSWL" and saw that the girl had updated a fanfiction just one minute ago.
The main characters in the story are Lin Leyao and Liu Fang.
Xin Ying clicked the complaint button expressionlessly, stating the reason for the complaint as: false information.
While Xin Ying was upset about the large number of fans on the supertopic shipping Lin Leyao and Liu Fang as a couple, Xin Wenwen, who hadn't appeared in front of Xin Ying for a long time, came to the company.
This was the first time the aunt and niece had met since the last family dinner.
Xin Wenwen, dressed in a business suit, entered the president's office led by her secretary.
Upon seeing Xin Ying, Xin Wenwen called out softly, "Auntie."
The secretary brought the person in and then left the office.
Xin Ying put down her phone, looked up at Xin Wenwen, and asked, "What time is it now?"
There was a grandfather clock in the office. Xin Wenwen glanced at the time and replied, "Nine forty."
Xin Ying continued, expressionless, "What time does the company start work?"
The atmosphere in the office was very oppressive, and Xin Wenwen could keenly sense that Xin Ying was in a very bad mood.
Upon hearing Xin Ying's words, Xin Wenwen already guessed what Xin Ying wanted to say. Xin Wenwen was extremely nervous, and a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on her entire back. She replied softly, "Nine o'clock."
Xin Ying's expression immediately darkened, and she said coldly, "You're late on your first day of work?"
Xin Wenwen hurriedly explained, "Auntie, I don't want to come to work at the company, but Dad insists that I come. I don't know anything about company matters."
Xin Ying interrupted Xin Wenwen: "Xin Wenwen, you're twenty-five this year, not fifteen. From the moment you chose to join the company, you have to take responsibility and abide by company rules. The office starts at nine, and you've dragged your feet until now. This is your first day! Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you're a member of the Xin family and work for their company?!"
Upon hearing Xin Ying's words, Xin Wenwen's expression changed drastically, and she became extremely anxious.
She was anxious to say something, but she was indeed late. She hadn't expected her usually mild-mannered aunt to throw such a tantrum this time.
Surely it's not that my sister-in-law is still holding a grudge about the family dinner and wants revenge!
She's already broken up with Tang Ran, her aunt wouldn't be so petty!
Xin Ying didn't say anything more and told her secretary to take Xin Wenwen to the marketing department to report for duty.
Xin Wenwen followed her secretary out of the office. Once the solid wood door behind her closed, Xin Wenwen's tense nerves finally relaxed.
She asked her secretary, "Has something happened at the company lately? Why is my aunt so angry?"
The secretary replied with a smile, "Nothing has happened at the company, but Mr. Xin has indeed been very irritable lately."
Xin Wenwen pressed, "What happened?"
Given that Xin Wenwen is Xin Ying's niece, the secretary did not hide anything and said, "Although President Xin is usually serious, she doesn't lose her temper easily. But recently, when she sees her subordinates making mistakes, President Xin has become much stricter than before and has lost her temper more often."
Upon hearing her secretary's words, Xin Wenwen sighed.
What bad timing! She's starting work right when my aunt is in a bad mood. The worst part is, she knows nothing about company matters, so she's bound to get yelled at again.
But it wasn't because of work; surely it wasn't because someone offended my aunt.
Who's the important person who upset my aunt? Hurry up and soothe her!
Author's Note:
Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution between 03:05:00 on March 3, 2022 and 06:14:10 on March 4, 2022!
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Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
Chapter 44
Xin Wenwen's favorite thing is making music, and she has always dreamed of becoming an outstanding composer.
Unfortunately, being born into the Xin family and being Xin Bolang's only daughter, she considered resisting, but she was not valued as much as Xin Ying in the family.
Although she had her own dreams, she eventually compromised and followed the arrangement to intern at Huanning Group.
Xin Wenwen was scolded by Xin Ying as soon as she entered the company in the morning. She was careful and cautious all morning and did not make any mistakes.
During lunch break, Xin Wenwen was supposed to go to the company cafeteria with the rest of the group. But before she could finish eating, the president's secretary found her and "invited" her to the president's office.
When they met again a few hours later, Xin Wenwen wisely chose to speak less this time.
After entering the office and calling out "Little Aunt," she sat quietly on the sofa.
After asking Xin Wenwen what she had done that morning, Xin Ying didn't mention anything else about work.
"Come to my house after you get off work tonight. There's a bottle of red wine there. Could you take it home to your dad for me?"
Xin Wenwen hadn't seen Xin Boliang since the family banquet. She looked conflicted, not wanting to go home to see her father, but under Xin Ying's watchful gaze, she could only bite the bullet and agree.
Seemingly sensing Xin Wenwen's inner thoughts, Xin Ying said, "Your father only has you as his child. He can't just never see you again. The third generation of the Xin family only has you and Xin Yuan. Xin Yuan is still so young. What will happen if you don't take responsibility? How many more years can your father, at his age, continue to hold on?"
She understands the reasoning, but—
Xin Wenwen's expression shifted rapidly, but she couldn't help but say, "I've never had any talent for business. Besides, you're only five years older than me, so why not just hand the company over to you?"
Xin Yuan retorted without hesitation: "I'm still young, I want to live a few more years, I don't want to take over your father's work."
“Actually—” Xin Wenwen glanced at Xin Ying and suggested, “My dad is still old enough to have a second child, why don’t we let him have another one? Aunt, you just hold on for another twenty years, and when my younger brother or sister grows up, you can hand over the company’s affairs to her!”