Jiang Xiao spent three days at the film and television city and finalized Xu Jiaren’s participation in the hottest variety show “Our Travel,” currently airing.
She discussed this matter with Xu Jiaren over the phone.
Xu Jiaren was on set, having just finished shooting her scenes. “Jiang Jie, ‘Our Travel’ starts in July, right?”
Jiang Xiao replied, “Yes, it’s a 21-day program.”
Xu Jiaren said, “The filming for ‘Changting’ is scheduled to start in late June. Won’t there be a conflict if I can be in ‘Changting’ as well?”
Jiang Xiao pondered for a moment and replied, “The exposure of ‘Our Travel’ is unimaginable, and it will bring you tremendous popularity.”
Although Xu Jiaren hesitated, she was a decisive person. “Jiang Jie, ‘Changting’ will hold auditions in two weeks. Just give me a little more time.”
Looking at the contract in front of her, Jiang Xiao said, “Jiaren, it’s not just you who wants to join ‘Our Travel.’ As far as I know, Du Ting and Zhen Jie Er, their management companies are also in talks with the program team.” If the contract is not signed, she could be replaced at any time.
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Jiang Xiao reassured him, “He will definitely like it.”
Zhou Simu nodded, “I think so too. Mom, when I grow up and start working, I’ll buy you beautiful bags and clothes, just like Auntie.”
Jiang Xiao’s heart melted. “I’ll be looking forward to it!”
Zhou Simu extended his hand. “Mom, let’s pinky promise. A promise that lasts a hundred years.”
In the evening of the same day, Jiang Xiao and Zhou Simu returned to Jincheng and first went to see Father and Mother Zhou.
Father Zhou’s expression didn’t look too good, and Jiang Xiao wondered what might have happened.
Mother Zhou asked, “You’re back? How was your trip?”
Zhou Simu chattered about the events of the past few days, emphasizing the gifts he brought back. “Grandpa, grandma, I don’t have much money, so I couldn’t buy expensive gifts for you.”
When Father Zhou saw the plush cartoon-style massager, his expression finally softened. “Oh, Mu Mu bought this? Grandpa likes it.”
Mother Zhou put on the gloves, despite their poor quality, she was still very happy. She said to Jiang Xiao, “You’ve worked hard these past few days.”
Jiang Xiao smiled, “Mu Mu is very well-behaved, so I’m not tired.”
Mother Zhou sighed.
Jiang Xiao hesitated for a moment and asked, “Mom, what’s wrong? I noticed that both you and dad don’t look too well.”
Mother Zhou frowned, “Some reporters don’t know what they are doing! They published pictures of Xiulin with someone else, claiming that the person is his girlfriend. Your dad got angry when he saw that.”
Jiang Xiao laughed, “Mom, don’t take such news seriously. Do you still know Zhou Xiulin’s character?”
Mother Zhou looked at her, “Aren’t you worried at all?”
Jiang Xiao smiled and said, “I trust him.” Those simple four words surprised Mother Zhou.
“If there’s really something, then I’ll divorce.” She said seriously. If one day Zhou Xiulin was with another girl, she would definitely divorce.
Understanding between people requires spending time together. Over the past three years, Mother Zhou opinion of Jiang Xiao has also changed. Initially, she thought Jiang Xiao was a calculating girl who used her pregnancy to secure a position.
“Xiao Xiao, what do you think of Song Yiwen?”
“Yiwen is the artist I manage, so my evaluation of him may be subjective. But just think about it, a rising young actor like him actively going public with his relationship shows that he treasures this romance.”
“I also think Song Yiwen is quite good, and there’s nothing to complain about his appearance. Yanyan should get married too. Look, she’s a few months older than you, and Mu Mu is already three years old.”
Jiang Xiao: “…”
After dinner, Jiang Xiao took Zhou Simu back to her own home, and Zhou Xiulin hadn’t returned yet.
Little Bean Sprout was so tired that before sleeping, she kept saying, “Mommy, call me when Daddy comes back. I want to give him the hat.”
Jiang Xiao promised, and soon she fell asleep too.
When Zhou Xiulin returned and saw the mother and son on the master bed, he felt a warmth in his heart. He quietly took a shower before entering the room. He kissed Jiang Xiao’s cheek, waking her up.
She opened her eyes groggily, “You’re back?”
Zhou Xiulin kissed the corner of her lips, “Hmm, I came back late. Yiheng went crazy and wouldn’t let me leave.”
He had been drinking, and he felt warmer than usual. Jiang Xiao gently moved her body, “Little Bean Sprout is here–“
Zhou Xiulin’s hand had already slipped into her sleepwear, reaching her chest. Suddenly, he felt it wasn’t right and frowned, “You can’t spoil him all the time.”
Jiang Xiao mumbled, “He’s also your son.”
Zhou Xiulin removed his hand and covered hers, gently kneading. He nibbled on her earlobe, “But you are my wife.”
Jiang Xiao was kissed into a daze, “Can he sleep with us tonight? He keeps talking about you at night.”
Zhou Xiulin lifted her up, supporting her buttocks, “Sure, let’s go to the next room.”
…
Jiang Xiao’s waist was about to break; he was so passionate tonight. “I’m tired…”
Zhou Xiulin smiled, “Didn’t you say you’ll come back to sleep with me?”
Jiang Xiao pouted, “I’m an assistant, working for you during the day and accompanying you at night! It’s exhausting!”
Zhou Xiulin just liked to hear her nonsense, “Hmm.”
Jiang Xiao hummed and placed her hand on his shoulder, slowly sliding her fingertips down to his waist.
The couple was already familiar with each other; she thought of doing something, and Zhou Xiulin knew exactly what it was. He suddenly lifted her right leg, wrapping it around his waist, wasting no time.
“Husband… Husband…” Jiang Xiao was already losing control.
Zhou Xiulin moved deeply, “Xiaoxiao, relax…”
Jiang Xiao covered her face, “Hurry up! I have to go to the company tomorrow.”
Zhou Xiulin leaned down and kissed her chest.
Jiang Xiao sobbed, calling his name repeatedly, “Zhou Xiulin… Zhou Xiulin…”
Finally, Zhou Xiulin whispered in her ear, “A day apart feels like three autumns. We haven’t seen each other in three days.”
…
The next morning, when Little Bean Sprout opened his eyes, he found himself alone in the big bed. Mommy wasn’t there, and Daddy wasn’t either. He sluggishly got out of bed, put on his little slippers, and went to the bathroom.
After he finished, he still didn’t see Mommy and Daddy’s figures. The little guy pouted and stood in the living room, calling out, “Mommy… Mommy…”
Zhou Xiulin suddenly woke up and quickly put on a pair of pants before going out to pick up the little guy. “Why are you crying?”
Seeing Daddy, Little Bean Sprout’s mood improved a bit. “Where’s Mommy?” He looked towards the next room, his eyes all watery.
Zhou Xiulin quickly changed the subject, “Mommy is too tired from going out these past two days, she’s still sleeping.”
Xiaodouya twisted his body, “Then I’ll go see Mommy.”
“Let Mommy sleep a bit longer, Daddy will take you to wash your face. Aren’t you going to kindergarten today? You’ll be late.”
“Daddy, hurry up!” He didn’t want to be late; he wanted to see Duoduo as soon as possible.
Father and son went to the bathroom together to wash their faces and brush their teeth. Little Bean Sprout noticed several scratches on Zhou Xiulin’s chest and curiously asked, “Daddy, how did you get hurt?”
Zhou Xiulin looked down; he didn’t notice last night, but now he saw three noticeable scratches. “The cat scratched me.”
Little Bean Sprout pondered, “Daddy, do you have a cat in the office?”
Zhou Xiulin replied vaguely.
Little Bean Sprout hugged his leg, “Daddy, when will you take me to see your cat?”
Zhou Xiulin laughed and cried, “It depends on your performance. When you stop sleeping with your mommy, I’ll consider it.”
Little Bean Sprout nodded seriously, “I’m a big kid now, I won’t sleep with mommy anymore.”
That day, Zhou Simu was late for school, and Jiang Xiao also rushed to the company while complaining about Zhou Xiulin. Only Zhou Xiulin was in high spirits.
Jiang Qin couldn’t help but think, “Madam must have returned.”
Finally, they could bid farewell to the somber atmosphere in the office.
Little Bean Sprout hadn’t been to kindergarten for three days, and he was exceptionally happy to see his classmates. After class, he talked to his desk mate about the trip. After discussing the vacation, he started talking about his own troubles.
“I slept alone and woke up to find that Mommy and Daddy were sleeping in another room. Are you both sleeping together now?”
Duoduo: “I sleep with Mommy and Daddy.”
Yangyang: “I sleep at the foot of Mommy and Daddy’s bed.”
Zhou Simu felt wronged, “Am I the only one not sleeping with Mommy and Daddy?”
Duoduo: “Let’s ask other kids, okay?”
So, the Apple class conducted a survey about whether kids sleep with their parents. Unfortunately, in this class, except for four foreign kids who sleep separately, Zhou Simu was the only Chinese kid who sleeps alone.
Zhou Simu felt upset.
Yangyang: “Simu, were you picked up from the trash by your Mommy and Daddy?”
Zhou Simu: “…”
Duoduo shook her head, “I think Simu’s Mommy and Daddy are going to have a baby sister for Simu. My grandma said that if I want a little sister, I have to sleep alone.”
Zhou Simu blinked at Duoduo, who looked really pretty. “Hmm. My Mommy will definitely give me a baby sister. Duoduo, if my sister is as beautiful as you, I will like her very much.”
At that moment, the class teacher happened to walk by and happened to hear this conversation. These kids these days, they start early love in kindergarten. How can she, a single dog, survive!
In the morning, Jiang Xiao went through the recent work plans for Song Yiwen and Xu Jiaren. After finishing everything, she remembered that she had to transfer money to Liang Yue.
After checking online, she found that the shoes cost over 60,000 yuan, which was really painful. It was ultimately Little Bean Sprout’s unintentional mistake, so she had to compensate the money.
The money was successfully transferred, and Jiang Xiao felt relieved.
She calmly browsed through the web news. The casting for the movie “Changting” was in full swing, and many newcomers had applied. The first round of auditions had already taken place.
Because of this, Liang Yue was frequently featured in entertainment news headlines recently.
Xiaoyu walked in and made her a cup of coffee. “Jiang Jie, do you think Jiaren can get the role in ‘Changting’?”
“I can’t say for sure.” Jiang Xiao really couldn’t guarantee it. When she signs contracts for her artists in movies and TV dramas, she always looks for roles that suit them. “Changting” was a story she read a few days ago. It was an arthouse film, but it might not necessarily be a box office hit.
“I heard from Jiaren’s assistant that she really wants the role. Jiang Jie, can’t you talk to Mr. Liang on her behalf?”
Jiang Xiao shook her head, “Mr. Liang has always been strict in his requirements. She has her own set of standards when selecting people.”
“I hope Jiaren can still get it.”
Jiang Xiao smirked slightly and said softly, “Let’s hope so.”
Just as she finished speaking, her phone rang. She saw an unknown number, and her hand trembled slightly.
Xiaoyu turned away, “Jiang Jie, you can take the call.”
Jiang Xiao took a deep breath and answered the call.
The voice on the other end reached her ears, “Jiang Xiao, do you have time now? Let’s meet and talk.”
“Sure, Teacher Liang.”
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Oh really interesting ! She finally contacted her
Oh my gosh I think I had a revelation …. Kind of .. please tell me if I’m wrong.
Xiao Xiao know her mom identity and had choose to be a star manager because of that. Maybe to have the opportunity to get close to her. That is why she tried to be the assistant of Jin zhongbei the son in law of Liang Yue…. 🫢 And it can explain why she cried so much. And why she is tense when she is around that family. . .
You’re so smart! Jin Zhongbei is Liang Yue’s stepson.
Oh yes stepson ! Thank you translator-nim 😁🤭. It’s all thanks to your Great translation that I can understand the story.