Chapter 3: Check Out Jiang Xiao’s Situation

Jiang Xiao was stunned for about five or six seconds before realizing her casual tone just now. She quickly stood up and politely called out, “Good evening, Mr. Zhou.”

Zhou Xiulin narrowed his eyes and asked, “Are you here to find someone?”

Although Jiang Xiao was a bit surprised to see him, she also understood why he was there. Zhao Xinran was now a rising star that the company was promoting, and in the future, she would only attend more and more events like this, and will have more and more contact with Zhou Xiulin. “Xinran is flying to City B tonight and left her charger and medicine at home.”

Zhou Xiulin looked at her slightly tired face and asked, “Why did you have to make this trip? Wouldn’t you go with her?”

Jiang Xiao shook her head and her eyes flickered. “I took half a month off to deal with some things in my hometown.”

Zhou Xiulin had seen her profile. Jiang Xiao’s hometown was a small town north of Jincheng. Her mother had passed away, and her father was a painter who was often away from home. She had passed the entrance exam for Jincheng No.1 Middle School, lived with her aunt for a year in her first year of high school, and then her aunt’s family settled in Canada, so she lived on campus. He nodded, indicating that he understood. “I’ll ask Jiang Qin to call her.”

“No.” Jiang Xiao quickly shouted, her face looking troubled.

Zhou Xiulin looked at her and asked knowingly, “What’s wrong?”

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She knew that Lin Wu was not really scolding her, but rather worried about her.

A well-behaved and persistent person going crazy always surprises people.

Since the age of sixteen, Zhou Xiulin has been the dream of her entire teenage years.

His name was written in the most secretive place in her diary.

She had always thought that he was the person she would love but never get in this lifetime, but she didn’t expect to have the opportunity to get so close to him.

She acted impulsively once, but it messed up her life plan.

In fact, she didn’t know Zhou Xiulin at all. She knew that his family was wealthy, he was handsome, he studied well, and he was good at sports. He always stood out in the crowd.

Perhaps, she liked him because of his good appearance at the beginning.

The homeroom teacher in high school often said that one must have dreams. Her dream at that time was to marry Zhou Xiulin. Teenage girls are always unrealistic.

She relied on this unrealistic dream, worked hard, got into university, and later changed her major.

But dreams are just dreams after all.

Jiang Xiao said irritably, “President. Zhou, I won’t disturb you anymore.”

As soon as she finished speaking, another voice came from ahead.

“Xiulin, why haven’t you left yet?” Mo Yiheng walked over and was surprised to see Zhou Xiulin talking to a strange woman.

Zhou Xiulin glanced back at him, “You go ahead, I have something to do.”

How could Mo Yiheng leave? He had known Zhou Xiulin for so long and it was the first time he had seen Zhou Xiulin talking to a girl for so long, except for Zhou Yanyan, of course. He warmly greeted Jiang Xiao, “Hi, I’m Mo Yiheng.”

Jiang Xiao had a business-like expression on her face, “Hello, Mr. Mo, I am Zhao Xinran’s assistant.”

“Zhao Xinran–” Mo Yiheng was a little stunned, “Okay, I thought you were a new artist signed by Xiulin.

“Zhao Xinran – Mo Yiheng was a little surprised, ‘Oh, I thought you were a new artist signed by Xiulin.’

Jiang Xiao smiled, “Please take care of me.”

Mo Yiheng also smiled, “Of course. I just added Miss Zhao on WeChat. Boss Zhou has a good eye and always manages to find promising new talent.” He had always been popular with women and was skilled at chatting with them. He never felt pressured when talking to anyone. Of course, Mo Yiheng had his own aesthetic standards, and he only talked to women who met his criteria, namely being beautiful.

Zhou Xiulin stood silently on the side, observing Jiang Xiao with great interest. At this moment, she was a capable assistant who knew how to seize opportunities for the artists.

Having an assistant like this was a blessing for signed stars, and it was also Zhou’s own fortune.

Mo Yiheng was called away by a phone call and gave Jiang Xiao his business card before leaving.

Jiang Xiao accepted it with a bit of embarrassment and said, “Mr. Mo, I’m sorry, I don’t have a business card.”

Mo Yiheng looked at Zhou Xiulin and said, “Mr. Zhou, I suggest that Huaxia should proactively print business cards for its employees.”

Zhou Xiulin’s face remained expressionless. “I will consider your suggestion.”

After Mo Yiheng left, Zhou Xiulin asked Jiang Xiao, “Are all assistants like you?”

Jiang Xiao understood his meaning and replied, “Even small assistants have their own goals.”

“Such as?”

Jiang Xiao’s eyes were bright and clear, and she hesitated for a moment before telling the truth, “I want to become a gold-medal agent.” As we all know, behind the glamour of stars, agents were indispensable, and excellent agents played a crucial role in the development of their clients. Huaxia’s most capable agent, Zhang Yu, single-handedly helped Cheng Ying reach her current position. Cheng Ying won several Best Actress awards at the age of 27, which was undoubtedly due to Zhang Yu’s abilities and connections. After all, cooperation required her to act as a mediator.

Zhou Xiulin couldn’t help but laugh. At the age of twenty-two, just starting out in the industry with dreams and ambitions, he was full of energy. “This path is not easy.”

“I know.” Jiang Xiao suddenly smiled, revealing a small tiger tooth on the right side, which was very cute. “I’ll give myself three years.”

“It seems like you’re not planning to stay in Huaxia for the long-term.”

“No, no, no…” Although that was the truth, you don’t have to be so direct about it. Job hopping is commonplace in this industry.

Zhou Xiulin stared at her, his eyes and eyebrows filled with amusement.

Jiang Xiao coughed, “Mr. Zhou, I’m not that kind of person.”

“What kind of person?”

“The kind who forgets gratitude and betrays loyalty. I started from Huaxia, and I won’t leave unless I have to.”

“Well, I won’t let that ‘have to’ happen.” He didn’t want to discourage her, but with her qualifications, three years might not be enough to achieve that goal.

Jiang Xiaogan was a little surprised, but she didn’t think too much about it.

With such words unspoken, the atmosphere was relaxed, and her nervousness gradually disappeared, feeling inexplicably calm and peaceful.

If it weren’t for that night, they might never have crossed paths.

Perhaps this was also good, being able to talk softly with the person she liked without any expectations or desires, was also a pleasant thing. Without any wants or demands, there was another kind of arrangement.

Jiang Xiao checked the time, she had already waited for half an hour. If Zhou Xiulin didn’t leave on his own, she would feel awkward. She hadn’t even had dinner yet. From the dormitory to Zhao Xinran’s apartment, and then from the apartment to the hotel, it took her two hours back and forth. She was hungry and tired.

The waiter served two cups of coffee to the table next to them, and the usually fragrant smell of coffee now made her stomach churn. Even though she tried her best to hold back, she couldn’t help the nausea.

Jiang Xiao suddenly covered her mouth, her face full of shock. “President. Zhou, I’m sorry, I have motion sickness, I need to go to the restroom.”

“Jiang Xiao–“

Zhou Xiulin stood in place, his eyes as deep as the sea.

Jiang Xiao didn’t come out of the restroom for a long time, so Zhou Xiulin turned and left the lobby.

The driver had been waiting for him outside for a long time. “Sir–“

“Go to Huaxia Hotel.” He sat in the back seat, closed his eyes, and the scene just now at the hotel flashed in his mind. With Jiang Xiao’s height and small frame, she was actually on the thin side. Her clothes always looked a bit loose, and he didn’t know if it was because she bought them too big or if it was that style. 

Zhou Xiulin thought of a year ago when he went to the set to investigate the filming of Cheng Ying. She was also on the set at the time. In the middle of summer, the weather was scorching hot, the temperature was forty or fifty degrees, and actors filming period dramas had to wear a lot of clothes and had complicated hairstyles, suffering greatly. The little assistants were naturally very hardworking, holding umbrellas, fanning, and serving tea and water. Jiang Xiao had been holding the umbrella silently, from the moment Zhou Xiulin arrived until he left, she was there, holding an umbrella for the actor she was following, while fanning them with the other hand.

She was wearing a white cotton and linen retro-style dress that covered her calves. At the time, she had bangs and long hair that reached her waist, which was very soft, neatly scattered around her. She stood there, showing no sign of impatience. Her expression was calm, her skin translucent and white in the sunlight, with a calm and tough look between her eyebrows, making people inexplicably want to look at her more.

Because he looked at her for a moment longer, Cheng Ying followed his gaze. “The little girl has been here for a week and she is very patient.”

“It’s rare to hear you praise people. Do you want to come over?”

“Not really. She is still a student, but she won’t be like this.”

Zhou Xiulin chuckled, withdrew his gaze, got into the car, and left the film and television city.

A year later, he did not expect to meet her again. She had become the assistant to Zhao Xinran, the new star the company was about to promote. Zhou Xiulin had to admit that he couldn’t guess what Jiang Xiao was thinking.

After a long time, he took out his phone and said in a low voice, “Check Jiang Xiao’s recent situation.”

Jiang Xiao ran into the bathroom at lightning speed. After vomiting, she leaned weakly on the sink. She quickly searched on Baidu with her phone- how long does it take to have pregnancy symptoms?

What was written online was clear and she became increasingly worried.

Was this her first pregnancy symptom? Was it because she was psychologically affected by Zhou Xiulin?

Did this little seed and his father have telepathy? They were already so eager to interact?

Jiang Xiao splashed her face with cold water, looked at herself in the mirror, and sighed softly. She had always felt that as parents, if they decided to have a child, they must be responsible for the child. If they could not provide a complete family, then they should not choose to have children.

She thought that she could not delay anymore.

The day after tomorrow at the latest.

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