Fortunately, Jiang Xiao was just a talent agent, not a big celebrity, so the post in the cat zone didn’t cause much of a stir. She glanced at it and chuckled.
Zhou Xiulin also finished reading it. “Have you received any new scripts recently?”
Jiang Xiao shook her head. “No, they are all busy with their film projects, and a few scripts are still in discussion, not finalized yet.”
Zhou Xiulin pondered for a moment. “Some of your people have been making quite a splash lately, blocking others’ paths.”
Jiang Xiao sighed, “It’s easy to avoid open attacks, but it’s hard to guard against hidden ones.” This industry had both glamour and darkness. She thought of that person, Lu Pin, who thought he could bend the rules because he had some money. Lu Pin was the number one suspect.
Zhou Xiulin pinched her neck gently. “How do you plan to handle this?”
Jiang Xiao was no longer the assistant she once was. “If this is someone’s deliberate act, there will definitely be follow-up actions. I’ll wait for the other side to make a move.”
“It won’t be difficult to find this person.”
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In the morning, Zhou Xiulin returned to the company and held two video conferences. Huaxia had registered a subsidiary in City B, named Mu Xiao Media, which would mainly focus on television dramas.
Zhou Xiulin instructed Jiang Qin, “If there are any more news articles online about Jiang Xiao, let the media handle the company’s affairs.”
Jiang Qin asked, “Isn’t this the gift you were planning to give to your wife for the Qixi Festival1Chinese Valentines Day?”
Zhou Xiulin nodded.
“Madam will surely like it.” Jiang Xiao owned seventy percent of the shares in the subsidiary, so she would be the head of the company in the future.
After Jiang Xiao was criticized in the cat zone in the morning, the atmosphere on their floor remained the same throughout the morning. After all, they were all accustomed to big events, and these minor disturbances were nothing.
However, at noon, the cat zone had another post.
【Manager of a popular young actor resorts to unethical means for artist resources, accompanies sleep, gives money…】
The forum users were in an uproar.
Flying Fish: Can the OP be more direct? Such vague accusations can harm a lot of people.
Baby Must Get Skinny: Let’s use process of elimination together. A popular young actor for a year, ZWA, HQ, SYW…
Lujia’s Baby: Why are all these managers today? Is it the Song family’s manager?
Moon No. 1: Song family? Song Joong-ki oppa?
…
SYW Fangirl: Seriously! The OP isn’t talking about my guy, is he? I’ve met Jiang Jie, she’s a great person, very friendly.
Lujia’s Baby: You can know a person’s face but not their heart! Little sister, there are many things you can’t see!
San Yue Ni Hao: The male and female leads of “Eternal Sword and Dragon Slayer” are both artists under this manager. Impressive! It looks like she has strong connections!
…
Finally, the fans started discussing the matter.
At the same time, several entertainment influencers on Weibo began posting messages.
【Where are the principles of a manager? Where is the bottom line? Can a manager go to any lengths for the sake of their artist’s resources?】
They didn’t mention anyone by name, but the comments hinted at a certain manager with the surname Jiang.
Jiang Xiao sipped her tea while browsing through the posts, feeling both amused and exasperated.
“Do I really have such a big reputation? Why do the fans all seem to know me?”
Xiaoyu was getting upset and frustrated. “This is definitely the work of paid trolls! Otherwise, how could they generate so many comments? Who is this person? They’re trying to slander others behind their backs.”
Jiang Xiao clicked to check and saw a flood of comments from so-called “righteous individuals,” condemning her as shameless. There were already six thousand such comments. At this moment, many people had rushed to her Weibo.
“Jiang Jie, why don’t you disable the comments?” Xiaoyu suggested.
Jiang Xiao shook her head. “I’ve told them before, if they want to become famous, they need to have strong psychological resilience.”
“Jiang Xiao, do you want to become famous?”
“I don’t, but others want to make me famous!”
“It’s like the emperor isn’t in a hurry, but the eunuchs are; no, it’s like the palace maids are in a rush.”
“No need to rush, let’s see what else they have up their sleeves.”
The forum was already in a state of chaos. Even Qin Yilu, who was filming on the set, had joined in the battle.
Cute Fan of Beibei: Case closed. OP has a dirty mind, thinking everyone is as devious as they are. Which manager do you work for, OP? Envy, jealousy, and hatred won’t help. You should work harder and find better scripts for your artist.
I’m the OP: Unfortunately, my abilities are not as cunning as some people’s methods, right? Birds of a feather flock together. Zhao Xinran is famously known as a third party, and someone here is her assistant. They’ve climbed so quickly in recent years, how do you think it happened?
Fan of Beibei: Get lost. Every dog has its day, and they come out barking when they’re tied up.
Dream Chaser: Let me ask, the “Cute Fan of Beibei” above, are you from Beibei’s fan group?
Qin Yilu was afraid of revealing too much, panicked, and immediately left.
It’s getting livelier and livelier.
Jiang Qin came down from upstairs with a cheerful expression. “Madam, oh, no, I should start addressing you as General Jiang from now on.”
Jiang Xiao was puzzled. “Assistant Jiang, what’s gotten into you again?”
Jiang Qin handed her a document. “Mr. Zhou’s gift.”
Jiang Xiao took it and asked, “What is it?” She examined it closely. “Mu Xiao Media—” Mu Xiao, a combination of ‘Mu’ from ‘Mumu’ and her name. A smile appeared on Jiang Xiao’s face.
“Mr. Zhou specially prepared this for you. When do you plan to announce it?”
Jiang Xiao only understood Mr. Zhou’s intention. “Assistant Jiang, please go upstairs and thank Mr. Zhou on my behalf.”
“I believe Mr. Zhou would prefer you to go up and thank him in person.”
Jiang Xiao hesitated. “I’m too busy right now.”
“Do you know who it is?”
Jiang Xiao pondered. “The more outstanding a person is, the more enemies they unwittingly create.”
Jiang Qin remained silent.
While they were talking, Xiaoyu rushed in, looking excited. “Jiang Jie, quickly check Weibo. Yige is speaking up!”
Song Yiwen V2verified: This is my manager, my family, I believe in her. @ManagerJiang Xiao Manager
Yi Han (Easy Cold) V: This is my manager, my family, I believe in her. @ManagerJiang Xiao
Qin Yilu V: This is my manager, my family, I believe in her. @ManagerJiang Xiao
Xu Jia’er V: This is my manager, my family, I believe in her. @ManagerJiang Xiao
Huaxia Film and Television: Regarding the defamation and rumors circulating online about our company’s @ManagerJiang Xiao, we have handed it over to the legal department for processing. Since joining our company, @ManagerJiang Xiao has worked diligently and passionately due to her love for the film and television industry. Huaxia will not tolerate any slander and defamation against our employees by certain individuals, and we will pursue this matter to the end.
Xiaoyu could hardly contain her excitement. “And there’s Mr. Zhou! Mr. Zhou is here! Mr. Zhou’s first Weibo post!”
Zhou Xiulin: I am Zhou Xiulin, and Jiang Xiao was once my assistant. I’m here to say she doesn’t need to curry favor with anyone. @ManagerJiang Xiao
No one expected that Zhou Xiulin would come forward to speak up for Jiang Xiao. This showed that Jiang Xiao held an extraordinary position at Huaxia. Her role as the Chief Talent Agent at Huaxia was genuine.
Xiaoyu was on the verge of tears. “Mr. Zhou truly cares about his employees! Jiang Jie, why don’t you pay attention to Mr. Zhou?”
Jiang Xiao asked, “When did he create his Weibo account?”
Jiang Qin replied, “It might have been just recently.”
So, in the end, Jiang Xiao summed up this drama.
She thought for a moment, retrieved a photo from her phone – a family photo they took at an amusement park, with the shadows of the three of them, looking affectionate and happy.
ManagerJiang Xiao V: Through thick and thin, I have two men behind me! I will work hard! Thank you all for your trust!
Because the picture was animated, they had also recorded Little Bean Sprout’s voice when taking it.
“Mommy, can I have a little bit of ice cream?” Little Bean Sprout’s adorable voice melted the hearts of onlookers.
“You can tell they are a happy family just by looking at their shadows!”
“We want to see the real face! We want to see the little cutie’s real face. Auntie will buy you ice cream!”
“Hasn’t anyone noticed how handsome the husband’s shadow looks too?”
“What’s the use of being handsome upstairs? He’s already a father!”
Many fans who had been speculating about Jiang Xiao’s relationship status expressed their thoughts: “A beautiful female manager like her must have been taken long ago.”
The entire company was buzzing with astonishment. People who knew Jiang Xiao couldn’t believe it. Not only was she married, but she also had a child.
Jiang Xiao’s phone was constantly receiving messages and notifications.
People who had come to post negative comments were now being ridiculed. How did it end up with them being fed a dose of dog food? This was someone else’s life, and they had no idea about it. Others were living happily!
Jiang Xiao set her phone down and let out a sigh of relief. At that moment, her phone rang again, and the screen displayed Mr. Zhou’s name.
“Mrs. Zhou, when are you planning to finish work?” His voice was filled with joy, and as the man behind Jiang’s top talent agent, he had finally made a partial appearance.
“Why didn’t you tell me anything? What’s the deal with Mu Xiao Media?” Jiang Xiao asked.
“It’s a Qixi Festival gift.”
Jiang Xiao fell silent for a moment, feeling a surge of emotion. “Mr. Zhou, give me a few more months, and I’ll find good opportunities for all of them. Then, I’ll retire from this industry!” Her tone was resolute and heartfelt.
Zhou Xiulin remained silent for a while; he hadn’t even thought about Jiang Xiao retiring from the industry.
“Zhou Xiulin—”
“I’m here.”
“Come pick me up after work.”
“Alright.”
That day, the two of them returned to their parents’ place together.
Mother and Father Zhou were not online and had no idea what had happened. Zhou Xiulin informed his parents about his plan to send Zhou Simu to the Little Actors’ Training Camp.
Mother Zhou opposed the idea. “The child is so young; why should he endure such hardships?”
Father Zhou remained composed and didn’t express an opinion.
Zhou Xiulin said, “Simu wants to go too and get some training.”
Mother Zhou was firm in her stance. “I object. I strongly disagree with Simu entering the entertainment industry. If you don’t want to take care of the child, we’ll take care of him.”
“Mom, this training camp has professional teachers who focus on teaching them manners and also provide education in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and classical literature,” Jiang Xiao explained.
Mother Zhou looked at her and said, “Don’t bring the practices of your entertainment industry into our home. Simu is getting a good education right now. Just like you said, for now, you’re not forcing him to learn anything specific; you’re following his interests. Other kids spend their summer vacations either playing or attending classes of their interests. You two, apart from work, it’s just more work. Have you ever taken him on a trip?”
Zhou Xiulin and Jiang Xiao knew that arguing with Mother Zhou at this moment would be futile.
Mother Zhou called out, “Simu, come over to Grandma’s for a moment.”
Zhou Simu immediately put down his toys and ran over. “Grandma.”
“Grandma is asking you, do you want to go to that Little Actors’ Training Camp or stay with Grandpa and Grandma? Grandpa can teach you calligraphy, and Grandma can tell you stories.”
Zhou Simu pursed his little lips and nodded. “After thinking about it seriously, I want to go to the Little Actors’ Training Camp.”
Mother Zhou felt a lump in her chest, unable to express her frustration.
Father Zhou silently got up and went back to his study.
Zhou Xiulin and Jiang Xiao remained composed.
Zhou Simu turned his eyes around and said, “I’ve had talent scouts approach me in the business world, asking me to act in children’s movies.” He was indeed a promising talent.
Mother Zhou felt frustrated but reluctantly said to Zhou Xiulin and Jiang Xiao, “You can arrange it, but I’ll reiterate, Simu’s safety comes first.”
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Please support my new novel starting on Monday. It will replace Married to the Male Lead’s Hidden Rich Brother every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It’s an ancient era genre called “Casting Nets to Catch a Husband.” It was about a beautiful girl who was sold by her family and became a prostitute.(More like a geisha because she just performs dances and sings for the men.) She died before they can sell her body to the highest bidder and woke up (rebirth) to the time before her family sold her. Here you go…
Casting Nets to Catch a Husband
Liu Yu, with her exquisite beauty, was sold into a brothel by her heartless parents in her previous life and died on the night she left the pavilion in the most luxurious brothel in Yangzhou City.
When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the year she was fifteen, just one month before being sold to the matchmaker by her parents.
With her rebirth, there was one urgent matter at hand.
Within a month, she had to find a good husband for herself, escape from the Liu family, and avoid the fate of being sold in her previous life.
She took all the money she could spare, knocked on the door of the matchmaker’s house in Changfeng Town. And as soon as she left the matchmaker’s house, she met a young man. The matchmaker whispered to her, “Lu Chengxiao, the third son of the Lu family, the owner of the Lu Feng Cloth Shop.”
Liu Yu understood; he was her third target.
Recently, Lu Chengxiao had encountered a beautiful woman several times and admired her. He was thinking it was a match destined for marriage.
It wasn’t until one day when they met in the mountains, the beautiful woman twisted her foot and couldn’t move so he carried her all the way.
When he returned to deliver the medicine, he saw the beautiful woman walking lightly, with no sign of a twisted foot. The heat behind his ears receded, and his eyes grew colder. He turned and went back to Changfeng Town.
Several days later, the beautiful woman shyly handed him a purse, thanking him for his help.
Lu Chengxiao sneered, “Thanking me for helping? That day, I turned back and saw the lady walking normally. Why would I need to help?”
“I can’t accept this purse. If we privately exchange gifts, it might be hard to explain later. It’s better for the lady to keep her dignity.”
Alright, this one couldn’t work. Liu Yu took back the purse, curtsied, and walked away…
Lu Chengxiao thought it was a decisive rejection, until several days later, he saw Liu Yu drop an embroidered handkerchief in front of the bookshop where the young man, Chen Sheng, worked. The gentleman picked up the scented handkerchief, and the beautiful woman blushed and thanked him. What a beautiful encounter.
Lu Chengxiao: “…”
A wave of frustration welled up in his chest, and he clenched his teeth as he tossed and turned in his dreams.
Until later, when he saw Liu Yu about to stage a falling-into-the-water scene, Lu Chengxiao panicked. He jumped into the river before Chen Sheng, pulled her ashore, held her slender waist, and couldn’t help but feel both angry and pained. He didn’t even want to ask more questions. He just held her in his arms and almost begged, “Don’t you want a good marriage? I’ll marry you!”
【This is a story that begins with scheming, falls into love, with a heart full of sincerity, and ends up in a marriage. It is also a story of two major businesses rising, with elements of urban and farming life.]
Tag: Rebirth, Love at first sight, Sweet Romance, Ancient Era
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