DBSNTM- Chapter-31

 

In Dining Room.

Yijun sat there. He didn’t have dinner because Yibo and Zhan hadn’t arrived yet.

Yijun saw them walking hand in hand. He muttered, “Beauty and the beast.”

Yibo pulled up the chair for Zhan and said, “Yijun, your teacher said that you couldn’t keep up with others. I will apply the continuation classes for you.”

“There is no need!” Yijun was anxious, “You are a perfect match.”

‘Yibo is sinister!

Yijun would rather die than take the continuation classes!

Yijun glared at Yibo quietly and turned to look at Zhan with a smile, “Zhan, taste it.”

“Thank you.” Zhan took the food he served him.

I and Yijun were similar. We were threatened by Yibo.

Finishing the dinner, Zhan pulled Yijun to his room.

……

After entering the room, Zhan closed the door mysteriously.

Yijun was puzzled. “What are you doing? When you pulled me, my cousin was angry. You even closed the door. He will throw me out.”

“He won’t.” Although Yibo was strict with Yijun, he allowed Yijun to stay here. It meant that he liked Yijun.

“When he throws me out, you have to help me.” Yijun shrugged and sat on the desk. “Go ahead. What do you want? Do you decide to get a divorce?”

“You’re a child. Don’t talk about the things like that!”

Zhan knocked him on the head fiercely.

Yijun touched his head and shouted exaggeratedly, “It hurts!”

Zhan didn’t joke with him, “Is your cousin always like this?”

When Yibo was “Yijun”, he wasn’t as vicious as he was now even though he had a bad temper.

After Yijun became Yibo, he was more complicated and he was manipulative.

He knew what I had done, but he remained calm and didn’t expose me.

He became more unscrupulous.

“He has always been like this. He’s sinister.” Yijun thought of something terrible and tucked his neck into the collar. “I’m serious. I advise you to divorce him. Do you like my brother?”

Zhan was astonished. “Didn’t you ask me to be your boyfriend?”

“I don’t think you’ll like me. A gentle person like my brother is more suitable for you. He’s better than cousin. Cousin Yibo has a bad temper!”

Yijun made a face.

Zhan laughed and teased him, “Do you know how many girls want to marry your brother? Even if your brother is willing to marry me, it will be my second marriage. I’m not worthy of him.”

“You’re nice. You deserve him,” Yijun said casually, but he was sincere.

Was I that nice?

Zhan kept silent.

Yijun felt embarrassed. He scratched his head and explained, “I lived in your house. I thought you would beat me up. Unexpectedly, you cooked for me.”

Zhan explained, “You said your name was Yijun. That was why I didn’t ask someone to beat you up.”

“Even if I weren’t Yijun, you wouldn’t ask someone to beat me up.”

“How do you know?”

“It’s none of your business.” Yijun pushed Zhan out of the door. “Get out. I have to do my homework. You have so many questions.”

He closed the door!

Zhan turned around and smiled.

What an ignorant kid!

…….

When Zhan walked into the room, Yibo was reading the documents and leaning against the headboard. After he heard the door open, he didn’t look up.

He went to bed so early.

Zhan didn’t speak to him and went straight to the bathroom.

When Zhan came out, Yibo leaned against the headboard and stared at him.

Zhan walked slowly to the bedside, pulled away the blanket and lay down.

When he closed his eyes, he felt that Yibo got closer to him.

Zhan opened his eyes. Yibo was beside him and was about to kiss him.

While Zhan was in a daze, Yibo kissed him and pressed him down.

Zhan felt Yibo unique cold aura. He couldn’t get rid of it. His mind went black.

Yibo kissed Zhan neck and said in a hoarse voice, “You studied so hard in the Golden Cauldron Club. Let’s review it.”

Zhan remembered what had happened that day in the club. He felt shy. His face turned red. He struggled, but it was useless.

Zhan was so angry that he scolded him, “You’re really bullshit!”

Yibo panted and kissed him, “You can’t swear in bed, but you can shout louder later.”

Zhan knew that there would come a day sooner or later. However, he was reluctant. He was stiff like a rock.

Yibo might be angry because of Zhan’s reaction.

However, Yibo whispered, “It’s fine not to sleep with me, but you have to help me.”

Zhan had no choice.

Yibo made concessions, so Zhan didn’t refuse.

…….

It was the next day.

When Zhan went downstairs, only Yijun sat on the sofa and dozed off. He didn’t see Yibo.

Zhan walked over and patted Yijun’s shoulder. “Didn’t you sleep last night?”

Yijun opened his eyes and said, “I didn’t sleep until three o’clock. I have too much work.” Then he closed his eyes again and took a rest on the sofa.

“Where’s your cousin?”

“I don’t know. Maybe he has gone out.”

Zhan heaved a sigh of relief.

It was good that Yibo wasn’t here.

After breakfast, Zhan went to the Xiao Group.

…….

As soon as Zhan arrived at the group.

It was a meeting of senior leaders, but Jianmin asked Zhan to attend it as well. He had no choice but to attend it.

As expected, their products were boycotted by consumers. The sales volume fell sharply. Some partners planned to withdraw their capital.

Someone suggested, “People like to jump on the bandwagon. If we hire stars to endorse products, we will solve the problem.”

“Who do you want to invite?”

“Haoxuan is the youngest award-winning actor. He has many fans. If he endorse our products, we will do it!”

Zhan look up at the person who suggested it. He sneered.

At the end of the meeting, Jianmin turned to look at Zhan and said gently, “Zhan, come to my office.”

“OK.”

Zhan walked out the meeting room. He was blocked by Zanilla. Zanilla had been waiting at the door for a long time.

“What’s the matter?” The perfume of Zanilla was strong. Zhan didn’t like it and took half a step back.

Zanilla was angry. She said sternly, “Zhan, although you persuaded Yibo to help the Xiao Group and Dad praised you, don’t forget who gave this to you!”

Recently, most people ignored Zanilla in the group.

“Did you give it to me?”

Zhan smiled and said slowly, “The engagement with the Wangs was decided by grandfather. My life was given by my parents. I have to thank them. I won’t forget who have given this to me.”

“Zhan!” Zanilla was furious.

“Recently, you often lose the temper. Ask Mom to cook some soup for you.” Then Zhan pushed her aside gently and said, “Dad is waiting for me in the office. I have to go.”

Zanilla looked at Zhan’s back with hatred.

…….

Jianmin’s office.

“Dad, what’s the matter?” Although Zhan had guessed Jianmin’s thoughts, he pretended to know nothing about it.

Jianmin pondered and said slowly, “Zhan, thanks to your help, we can get through this difficult time. I’m grateful to you.”

“You said that I also belonged to the Xiaos. This is what I should do. You don’t have to thank me.” Zhan looked down coldly. He didn’t want Jianmin to know his thoughts.

Zhan pretended to be sincere.

Jianmin was delighted. “After you get married, you’re sensible. What do you think of their proposal at the meeting?”

Finally, Jianmin came to the point.

“I think this proposal is not bad, but it’s not feasible. Haoxuan is a big shot in the entertainment industry. His schedule must be full. He is not even able to endorse the products of those famous international brands, let alone our group.”

Moreover, it was impossible for ordinary actors and stars to endorse for a company which had scandals. The audience would be disgusted with it.

It was impossible for Haoxuan to agree.

Jianmin was clear about this.

However, in his opinion, although the Xiao Group was not qualified to ask Haoxuan to endorse their products, the Wangs could.

Jianmin was confident..

He walked to Zhan’s side and patted his shoulder. “This task is difficult for others. You can do it. I believe in you!”

“This….” Zhan hesitated, “I may not be able to do it.”

“Don’t give up. Even though you can’t do it, your husband is Yibo….” Jianmin stopped talking.

Zhan looked up at him and knew his meaning. “I’ll try my best.”

I won’t!

….

Zhan came out from Jianmin’s office and saw Zanilla. Zanilla snorted, pushed her away and walked into the office.

Before Zhan left, he heard that Zanilla said, “I can do this as well. You want Haoxuan to endorse our products. I can arrange someone to capture him….”

Zanilla is really stupid.

Even if Haoxuan weren’t Yibo’s cousin, how could they capture him, a superstar in the entertainment industry?

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Zhan got off work and saw Ziyi’s car.

The car was eye-catching. The color was like Ziyi’s personality. It was red like fire.

Zhan looked around and confirmed that there were no paparazzi before walking towards Ziyi’s car.

He pulled open the door and sat in the passenger seat. “Why didn’t you call me? What if paparazzi noticed you?”

Thanks to the Xiaos, Zhan was famous because of the scandals. If someone took the photos of Ziyi and him, the media wouldn’t let Ziyi go.

Ziyi had a bright future in the entertainment industry. Zhan couldn’t ruin Ziyi’s reputation.

Ziyi took off her sunglasses. Her eyes were red.

Zhan was astonished.

“What’s wrong? What happened?”

Ziyi said angrily, “My company sold me to the Yuehua! They only care about money!”

Ziyi didn’t expect that her company shamelessly took Yuehua’s money and sold her to it.

Zhan was also a little surprised. “It’s unbelievable.”

“I’m going to kill Cheng now. Hold the knife for me,” Ziyi said with a menacing face and started the car.

“…” Zhan was lost for words.

Zhan turned his head to look at her. “Are you really going to Yuehua?”

“Of course!” Ziyi’s lip curled like a classic villain in movies.

“Can’t you guys just talk it through?”

“I’m going to!”

It seemed Ziyi was not going to talk to Cheng, but beat him instead.

However, I was unable to stop Ziyi.

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Yuehua Media Company.

Ziyi parked the car, got off and slammed the door shut before dashing into the Yuehua building.

However, before she could enter, she was stopped by a security guard. “Miss, may I ask who you are looking for?”

“None of your business.” Ziyi was so furious that she pushed him away and wanted to run inside.

Another security guard quickly walked over and looked at Ziyi. He then looked at his phone and said, “Sorry, Miss You can’t go in.”

Ziyi raised her eyebrows. “I can’t go in?”

Zhan had a horrible feeling. Ziyi was a bully back at school. She never failed in fights. And she now was really pissed off.

So Zhan rapidly went up to hold her back. “Calm down. We’re in their company.”

Her resentment had blinded her good sense. She rolled up her sleeves and didn’t care about how people would see her. “Anyway, I am already a client they signed. Even if I fight here, they have to put up with it.”

Zhan felt Ziyi was right.

So he stepped aside.

Ziyi was agile. She quickly knocked down these guards.

But Zhan, who was standing back, saw clearly these guards were getting soft on her as if they were afraid of hurting her.

Ziyi clapped her hands and said ferociously, “Do you let me see Zhou Cheng or not?”

“They won’t let you see him today.” Zhan picked up the phone from the ground and handed it to Ziyi.

It was the interface of a chat group on the screen.

Ziyi’s photo was on it, below which was a message.

[Boss said this woman would come here today. We can neither let her go up nor hurt her.]

Needless to say, this order was from Cheng.

Cheng knew Ziyi would come to him after he bought her agency. So he had the foresight to give this order.

Zhan knew, as Ziyi’s friend, he should swear at Cheng with her.

However, he inexplicably wanted to laugh.

Ziyi cursed, “Jerk!”

Then, she left with Zhan.

….

Inside the car.

Zhan said, “Cheng knows you well.”

Ziyi said angrily, “He changed my diaper when I was little. Of course he knows me.”

“Well, I guess so.” Zhan tried hard not to laugh.

Ziyi had a bold tongue only in front of Zhan.

“We were close neighbors back then. And our parents were good friends. But something happened, and…” Ziyi’s voice trailed off. Her face darkened.

Zhan didn’t ask then. He didn’t want to pry into others’ personal life.

It seemed Ziyi was careless and kept no secrets. But she never told Zhan about Cheng. It must be too heavy for her to speak.

Ziyi drove Zhan to a bar.

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