Xie Wang leaned over and excitedly bit his ear: "I knew it, you're the best to me in the whole world."
Ling Shuang let him hold her, then suddenly remembered something. Resting her chin on Xie Wang's shoulder, she asked softly, "By the way, which of your friends knows about our relationship?"
Xie Wang's back was noticeably stiffer.
"Those people."
Taking Ling Shuangjiang's hand, he changed the subject: "Let's go quickly, the banquet has already started."
Ling Shuangjiang nodded: "Mm."
Back in the banquet hall, the two were immediately met with intense gazes. Cheng Fan waved to Ling Shuangjiang, signaling him to come over.
"This is Xie Chongyan's phone. You can take a look at the posts Xie Wang made on WeChat Moments."
Ling Shuangjiang looked at her phone, then glanced up and noticed Xie Wang staring at them warily with a suspicious look in his eyes.
Ling Shuangjiang laughed and said, "I wonder if his phone is faulty. Otherwise, you can take a screenshot and send it to me."
Cheng Fan: "It's okay, I've already clicked into Xie Wang's Moments, you can't see anything else."
Ling Shuangjiang hesitated for a moment before taking the phone.
[We're together now. I won't say who, but those who know will understand.]
My mother-in-law likes me very much and praises me for my cheerful personality, gentleness, and thoughtfulness.
[Leaving Suzhou, I'm very reluctant to part with my little one.]
[It was Grandpa's birthday, and he really loved the gift from our little one. He thought I hadn't prepared one, so he gave it to him in both of our names. How can there be such a kind person in the world?]
[I miss him on the first day he left.]
[My little one made me angry today, so I gave him some punishment to show my authority in the family.]
Why are there such good-looking people in the world? Especially today's little bunny.
[This is my first photo with Xiaoshuangjiang. This post is only open to friends on WeChat Moments. Please do not share it.]
After browsing, Ling Shuangjiang returned the phone to Cheng Fan, saying, "Thank you, I understand."
Cheng Fan nodded: "There's something I want to discuss with you. Currently, Fanyin's production line for kesi (silk tapestry) is unclear. Most of the production is done by Auntie's side, but the manpower and resources are insufficient. I've done some research, and there are actually many people who want to learn kesi from Auntie, but no one knows her address, and she doesn't have a formal studio, so they can't find her. So I was thinking about whether we could set up a studio in Bintan. If Auntie has a location she likes, I can buy it and give it to her."
"Okay, I'll go back and discuss it with my mom."
Cheng Fan smiled brightly, picked up a glass of wine and handed it to Ling Shuangjiang: "Cheers, I'll be waiting for your news."
The intimate interactions between the two had long been observed by many observant people, including Shang Qi.
When Shang Qi returned to China, he planned to go to Fanyin. However, Lin Yili's connections did not intersect with Fanyin, so he ultimately went to Hechun.
Currently, Fanyin holds a 25% market share in the domestic luxury goods market, on par with the international LM luxury family, and has a significant influence.
After Shang Qi returned to China, he tried to get in touch with Fan Yin, but Cheng Fan did not respond and was very cold to him.
The threshold for Buddhist chanting is high, and it's one thing for Cheng Fan to be arrogant, but why does Ling Shuangjiang seem to have such a good relationship with Cheng Fan?
From the moment this show started, Shang Qi felt increasingly resentful. Back in school, he could suppress Ling Shuangjiang and make it impossible for him to survive in the art department, but now he had to watch him chat and laugh with people he couldn't even reach. And what was most terrifying was that his boyfriend still couldn't forget Ling Shuangjiang.
Shang Qi felt pathetic.
He clenched his fist slightly, looked at Lin Yili, and an idea popped into his mind.
Ling Shuangjiang's scandalous affairs are unknown even in China.
If he exposes this kind of theft and infringement incident that the public has zero tolerance for, then probably no one will like Ling Shuangjiang anymore, and Ling Shuangjiang will also have to bear the responsibility and breach of contract penalties from various brands.
Shang Qi picked up a glass of red wine and decided to organize all the evidence he had and expose it to the media.
But now, he has only one problem.
That is, to whom did he reveal the evidence he had?
Given Xie Wang's capabilities, I'm afraid that even if he provides the evidence to the media, Xie Wang will use money to cover it up.
If he reveals this information on social media himself, his identity will be easily traced.
He didn't want Lin Yili to know about this.
He had a gut feeling that if Lin Yili found out, the two of them would be finished.
He was suddenly caught in a dilemma.
How can he find a pawn who listens to him to help him expose this matter, while he can also get away unscathed?
"Why is this gentleman drinking alone instead of chatting with others?"
Shang Qi turned around and found a man who was nearly thirty years old standing next to him.
The man was dressed in a silver-gray suit, handsome and refined, with a height of nearly 1.85 meters and an elegant demeanor.
Shang Qi cleared his throat: "I have some worries."
The man took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to him with both hands: "Xinghui Media, Zhou Yu."
Zhou Yu's business card was very sophisticated, with a black card surrounded by gilded edges, exuding luxury and grandeur.
Shang Qi asked curiously, "Do you own a media company?"
Zhou Yu nodded: "Yes, we mainly operate media communication businesses, and we own a total of 30 magazines and media outlets."
Upon hearing Zhou Yu's supervisory role, Shang Qi's eyes flickered.
"So, I need to be careful when I talk to you, after all, I can't offend people who have the power to control public opinion and have the right to speak."
Zhou Yu smiled faintly: "No need, I have no resistance to handsome men."
Shang Qi smiled and exchanged WeChat contact information with Zhou Yu.
The banquet concluded at 10 p.m.
Zhou Yu and Shang Qi got along very well and agreed on a time for their next meal before saying goodbye.
After Shang Qi left, Zhou Yu did not rush to leave, but went into the bathroom to wash his hands.
Coincidentally, Xie Wang was also standing in front of the sink.
Xie Wang glanced at Zhou Yu through the mirror in front of him, then casually dried his hands and wiped them with a tissue.
Zhou Yu nodded slightly to him and began to wash his hands.
Just then, a pair of hands landed on Zhou Yu's shoulders and patted him gently. He immediately turned around, leaving only Xie Wang's back view.
Time flew by. During the two days that Ling Shuangjiang spent with Xie Wang, the two of them took Lin Yin to many scenic spots in Bintan and sampled local delicacies.
Lin Yinci had a particular fondness for donkey rolls.
After Cheng Fan and Ling Shuangjiang discussed the studio's plans last time, Lin Yinci also took it seriously.
Ultimately, the two found a 6,000-square-meter plot of land outside the Fifth Ring Road in Bintan City and decided to transform it into a comprehensive kesi (silk tapestry) production base integrating administrative areas, craft studios, artwork studios, and teaching rooms.
The property prices in Bintan are among the highest in the country. A 6,000-square-meter plot of land would cost 800,000 yuan to rent for a year, and would require 210 million yuan to buy outright. Therefore, Lin Yinci and Ling Shuangjiang withdrew all their savings to raise the necessary funds.
During this time, Xie Wang proposed to buy the land and give it to Lin Yinci, but Lin Yinci refused.
Seeing that Ling Shuangjiang and Lin Yinci shared the same opinion, Xie Wang was afraid that Ling Shuangjiang would be angry, so he didn't bring it up again. He just kept helping Lin Yinci with the complicated procedures for establishing the company.
News has come from the UK in the last two days.
Hengtai's UK branch successfully secured a cooperation agreement with University C, requiring him to travel there in person.
Ling Shuangjiang has been busy filming lately, and the two of them have been separated for long periods of time. This time, he went to England and won't be back for at least ten days to half a month because he has a lot of things to take care of.
That evening, Xie Wang made a video call to Ling Shuangjiang and told him that he was going to England on a business trip for a month.
Ling Shuangjiang had just finished filming and was holding her food when she looked at him: "Was your long trip to England this time because of me?"
Worried that Ling Shuangjiang might feel guilty for helping him, Xie Wang calmly replied, "No, I was mainly busy with business matters and took care of your matter on the side."
Ling Shuangjiang didn't speak and remained silent for a long time.
"Is Assistant Jin with you? Remember to take good care of yourself. You've worked hard taking care of your mother in Bintan these past few days."
Xie Wang: "It's no trouble at all. Xiao Jin will come with me, so don't worry."
Ling Shuangjiang glanced at the schedule and said in a low voice, "Are you leaving the day after tomorrow? I have a lot of filming commitments lately, so I might not be able to make it back to see you off."
"It's okay, just get some rest. Your health is the most important thing." Xie Wang frowned as he looked at Ling Shuangjiang on his phone screen. "I think you've lost weight. Is it because the chefs haven't been cooking to your liking lately?"
"No, it's delicious." Ling Shuangjiang smiled at him. "There's still a month left, and my filming will be almost finished. Then I'll have more time to spend with you."
Xie Wang nodded: "Okay."
Xie Wang was still reluctant to part ways even at 11 o'clock. But Ling Shuangjiang needed to get up early to film the next day, so he had to hang up the phone.
Before saying goodbye, Xie Wang looked at Ling Shuangjiang and said, "If anything happens during this time, contact me immediately. Even if I'm not in the country, I can arrange for someone else to help you. As for Lin Yili and Shang Qi, you don't need to worry about them. Trust me, I will handle everything."
Ling Shuangjiang: "I have always trusted you completely."
After hanging up the phone, Ling Shuangjiang lay in bed for a long time without falling asleep.
There's still more than a month until Chinese New Year, and I don't know if Xie Wang will be able to get back before New Year's Eve.
He has two days off next week.
He even had an urge not to go back to Bintan.
Xie Wang isn't home, the house is empty. It doesn't matter whether he goes back or not, he might as well stay here and film more so he can go home for the New Year sooner.
He had gotten used to Xie Wang's company without realizing it, and now that they had been separated for so long, he was actually a little reluctant to part with him.
A week has passed in the blink of an eye, and the weather is getting colder and colder.
During lunch, Li Man reminded him, "Don't forget your live streaming platform tasks. I've calculated it, and you've been owing a lot of time."
Ling Shuangjiang: "I have time tonight, I can arrange four hours."
Li Man: "Okay."
After finishing filming at noon, Ling Shuangjiang began arranging the content for his live stream. Although Li Man always said that he should just chat with his fans, he always felt that he should do something more meaningful.
He's not very good at singing or dancing; the only thing he can offer his fans that's valuable is his painting.
So he decided to do a live stream this afternoon to teach basic drawing, chatting and relaxing with his fans.
While preparing the drawing board, Xie Wang sent him a voice message.
It was morning for Xie Wang; he had just woken up.