An Man trembled with rage, her whole body shaking uncontrollably. Greasy paint dripped down her hair, staining her meticulously made-up face and clothes.
Although this paint was meant for body painting and caused minimal harm to the skin, it was quite difficult to wash off. It required repeated scrubbing with special cleaning solutions. With so much on her face and hair now, cleaning it up later would be quite a challenge.
She stood up, intending to hit Jiang Xingxing, but as soon as she tried to slap her, Jiang Xingxing firmly caught her wrist, preventing her from moving.
Jiang Xingxing had been involved in theater since she was young, and her solid foundation and physical fitness were much better than the average girl’s. So, a pampered girl like An Man was certainly no match for her.
The other actors nearby were just there to enjoy the drama. Even though they liked to cling to An Man, none of them would stick up for her in this situation.
Unable to win the fight, An Man was left with no choice but to unleash a torrent of curses, spouting all sorts of harsh words.
Jiang Xingxing ignored her, quietly cleaning her hair before having the makeup artist redo her makeup in preparation for the next shoot.
The assistant director was drawn over by An Man’s shouting. Seeing her disheveled appearance, he bluntly asked, “What are you still dawdling for? The next scene is yours; everyone is waiting for you.”
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“Fwtya eyeeu?”
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“I understand. Thank you.”
The next day, An Man’s sponsor, the president of Fuchun Group, Yao Fuchun, personally came to the set.
Seeing this, An Man rushed over, sweetly calling out, “Dear daddy, what brings you here? You could’ve just sent one of your people.”
The girls around made disgusted, gagging gestures at the sight of An Man flattering and fawning over a man old enough to be her father.
However, what none of them expected was that Yao Fuchun would suddenly slap An Man across the face, knocking her to the ground.
Covering her reddened cheek, An Man looked at Yao Fuchun with tear-filled eyes, incredulous. “Daddy, why did you…”
Yao Fuchun ignored An Man and walked toward Jiang Xingxing, bowing at a ninety-degree angle. With deep remorse, he said, “Miss Jiang, I sincerely apologize. Please forgive my rudeness.”
Jiang Xingxing said, “I don’t even know who you are.”
“It’s all that vile woman’s doing. I’ve brought her here to apologize,” Yao Fuchun said, dragging An Man by her collar and pulling her over. He harshly ordered, “Apologize to Miss Jiang!”
An Man was terrified by the slap from her sugar daddy. At this point, she couldn’t think of anything else and repeatedly apologized to Jiang Xingxing, “I’m sorry, Miss Jiang, I was wrong. It was my fault. I shouldn’t have been jealous of you, and I shouldn’t have said those things. Please forgive me.”
Jiang Xingxing did not respond with forgiveness; she ignored An Man and sat down to continue rehearsing her lines. Yao Fuchun, still respectful, apologized to Jiang Xingxing once more. Then, in front of everyone, he severed ties with An Man, saying, “I’m going to end up ruined by you, you despicable woman. Don’t come looking for me again!”
An Man lost her support, collapsing weakly to the ground, unable to recover for a long while.
The people around understood the situation clearly and realized that Jiang Xingxing was not someone to be messed with.
At that moment, Jiang Xingxing’s phone buzzed with a message from Shang Jie—
“Satisfied?”
So it was him after all. For someone who could get the president of Fuchun Group to personally come and apologize, it had to be Shang Jie.
Jiang Xingxing replied, “Too high-profile!”
“Killing the chicken to scare the monkey. Let’s see who dares to bully my woman again.”
A sweet warmth spread in her heart.
In the past, anyone could look down on her, bully her, because she had no one to rely on. But now, there was someone willing to stand up for her, to be her support, and protect her from being humiliated.
Actually, it felt quite nice. At least, in this world, she was no longer all alone.
…
After finishing work for the day, Jiang Xingxing walked out of the film studio and saw a Rolls-Royce flash its headlights at her. She recognized the car; on the day she first met Shang Jie, she had accidentally spilled her lunch box all over it.
The driver, Lin Chuan, stepped out of the car and politely said, “Miss Jiang, please get in the car.”
Jiang Xingxing knew he was Shang Jie’s assistant, but she hesitated, unsure if she should get in. What if it was a trap…
Lin Chuan said seriously, “Please rest assured, Miss Jiang. When the big boss is in charge, Lin Chuan is loyal to the big boss. When the second boss is in charge, Lin Chuan is, of course, only loyal to the second boss. I would never betray him.”
Jiang Xingxing smiled, thinking he was quite the loyal one, not offending either side.
Since Lin Chuan knew about Shang Jie’s situation, she decided not to worry any further and got into the car.
“Where is Shang Jie having you take me?”
“You’ll see when we get there, Miss Jiang.”
The car slowly merged onto the road as night began to fall.
She sat properly in the back seat, her bright almond eyes gazing out at the swiftly passing cityscape, her expression gentle and demeanor graceful.
Lin Chuan observed her through the rearview mirror. She wasn’t breathtakingly beautiful, but there was a soft, comforting presence about her that made people feel at ease.
It was hard to imagine that Shang Jie, with his playful, obsessive, and willful personality, would be captivated by such a modest, composed woman.
Lin Chuan’s gaze through the rearview mirror was noticed by Jiang Xingxing, who caught his eye. Embarrassed, he smiled at her.
“Mr. Lu, may I ask how long you’ve been working with Mr. Shang?” Jiang Xingxing asked curiously.
“Just call me Lin Chuan,” he replied. “I’ve been with him since I was young, so it’s been over ten years.”
“Then you must know him very well.”
Lin Chuan said, “That depends on which Mr. Shang Miss Jiang is referring to.”
“What is the first personality, Shang Jie, like?”
“The main boss is a serious and disciplined man. He was groomed as the heir to the Shang family from birth, very accomplished, and works diligently. He’s a workaholic who devotes all his time to the company. In life, he never indulges in material pleasures, maintains a good lifestyle, doesn’t smoke or drink, and is very restrained. On weekends, he plays tennis and golf with friends, and he keeps a habit of reading at night. He is a reserved and introverted person, and it’s rare to see him smile.”
“Then he and the second personality are quite different, aren’t they?”
Lin Chuan replied calmly, “Indeed, they are.”
“Which one do you like more?” Jiang Xingxing asked.
“I wouldn’t say I prefer one over the other. Both are my bosses. But if I had to choose, I’d say the second boss seems to be happier, while the main boss always seems burdened,” said Lin Chuan.
As they chatted, the car drove onto a clean mountain road and soon stopped in front of a three-story villa.
This was the most exclusive riverside villa community in Jiang City, and the mansion before them was situated on a hillside with an excellent view, occupying a vast area. The entrance opened to a spacious courtyard, with towering trees and a sparkling blue pool at the southeast corner.
Lin Chuan led Jiang Xingxing into the house.
“Second Boss, Miss Jiang Xingxing has arrived.”
When speaking to the second personality of Shang Jie, Lin Chuan was noticeably more relaxed, even informal, as the second boss was easygoing. Being too polite and stiff would only lead to scolding.
Shang Jie poked half of his body out from the kitchen. “Feel free to look around. I’m making dinner; I’ll join you in a bit.”
Jiang Xingxing noticed that at home, Shang Jie was dressed in a light beige turtleneck sweater with black cotton pants, and he was even wearing a floral apron. The warm lighting of the room softened his whole demeanor.
So this was his home.
Lin Chuan took Jiang Xingxing on a tour—
“This is the home’s greenhouse. The main boss spent a full thirty million to build this small ecological zone.”
“Thirty million!”
Jiang Xingxing was stunned. The lifestyle of the wealthy was truly indulgent.
The greenhouse was filled with fresh air and high oxygen levels. There was a yoga mat in the center for relaxation and meditation.
Various unnamed plants surrounded them, all of different shapes, and there was even a small area of succulents that were well-maintained, plump, and healthy.
Looking up, she could see the starry sky through the glass ceiling.
“Mr. Shang specifically had a swing installed here,” Lin Chuan said to Jiang Xingxing. “You can sit on it.”
Indeed, under the big tree to her right, there hung a red-painted wooden swing.
“What am I supposed to do sitting on it?”
Lin Chuan blinked and uncertainly replied, “Swing?”
Jiang Xingxing laughed. “Uh, okay.”
“Anyway, it was custom-made for you by the second boss.”
“I’ll thank him for it.”
After leaving the greenhouse, Lin Chuan showed her around the house, including the main boss’s study, the second boss’s game room, and the private theater.
It seemed they coexisted harmoniously, each with their own spaces clearly divided.
“Lin Chuan, who do you spend more time with usually?” Jiang Xingxing asked.
“Of course, the main boss,” Lin Chuan replied without hesitation. “He is the primary personality, after all, and he’s around the longest. The second boss didn’t come out for almost two years. That’s why the main boss let his guard down, thinking his condition was stable and stopped taking his medication.”
That was how the second personality, Shang Jie, found an opportunity to resurface.
After their tour, Shang Jie had finished preparing a table full of hot dishes.
Lin Chuan, being considerate, excused himself, not wanting to interrupt the second boss and his “second boss lady” during their candlelight dinner.
The candles on the table flickered with a gentle, warm light, and the table was set with Western-style steaks and red wine. Before Shang Jie entered the room, he had deliberately dimmed the lights, and soft piano music began to play through the surround sound system.
He was a man who truly knew how to set the mood.
At that moment, he came out wearing a neatly pressed shirt that highlighted his well-proportioned physique. He walked over to Jiang Xingxing, took her hand, and brought it to his lips for a kiss, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth. “Let’s eat. Try my cooking.”
“You seem quite enthusiastic today, even cooking yourself,” Jiang Xingxing said with a smile as she sat down. “Is there something you’re celebrating?”
“It’s your first time visiting my home. What could be more worth celebrating than that?” he replied.
Well, fair enough.
“Go ahead and eat. You’ve been working all day, so I bet you’re starving.”
“Mm.”
As they ate, Jiang Xingxing shared some amusing stories from the set, then asked Shang Jie, “Are you getting used to working at the company?”
“Not really,” Shang Jie answered honestly, “but I have to adapt.”
Since he was pretending to be the first personality, he had to make sure he was 99% similar to avoid raising suspicions.
“Is it difficult?” Jiang Xingxing asked him. “Like, are there times when you don’t know how to handle things?”
Shang Jie smiled faintly. “Are you doubting my abilities?”
“Yes,” Jiang Xingxing said bluntly, showing no hesitation in her teasing. “When you were staying at my place, all you knew how to do was eat and work out.”
“We share the same body, which means we also share the same knowledge and skills,” Shang Jie said with a grin. “He earned dual master’s degrees in Media and Financial Management, and I have access to that knowledge as well. And of course, everything I know, he knows too.”
“What do you know?” Jiang Xingxing asked curiously.
“A lot of things, like…” Shang Jie’s beautiful, almond-shaped eyes gleamed with a playful smile. “I know exactly what to do to make my woman happier, and so does he.”
Jiang Xingxing: …
She decided to pretend she hadn’t asked.
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