Chapter 82.2 – Extra: Wife-Chasing Crematorium (Part 7) 

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　　Yet, all were for naught since Liang Jingche was never chosen.

　　As for President Huo……

　　Back then, Wen Yan was an eyewitness to the chilling display of President Jiang’s ruthless demeanor when she unceremoniously ousted President Huo from her life and vowed never to glance back. With her eloquence, she even hurled a curse at him, insinuating that a certain vital aspect of his life would crumble.

　　At that moment, President Huo appeared to be facing the darkest of futures.

　　But just last night, Huo Shenli shared that President Jiang had unexpectedly returned to their newlywed villa!

　　This revelation was nothing short of a bombshell! Hence, Huo Shenli’s exaggerated storytelling sent Wen Yan’s thoughts careening down an entirely unexpected path.

　　In the midst of his fervent thoughts on how to apologize and ask President Jiang for forgiveness, a sly grin crept across Jiang Dai’s face. “As a matter of fact, Wen Yan, I’ve come to realize that it seems the most emotionally intelligent individual in the entire Huo family happens to be the youngest one.”

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　　Wen Yan took a sip of coffee as an eerie sense of unease crept over him. “Your words today are quite puzzling, President Jiang. Can you stop messing around with me? What’s really going on here? Did you… fall out with President Huo or something? Don’t tell me you’ve already paid for his medical fees and injury compensation?”

　　At this juncture, Jiang Dai nearly choked on her coffee. “When have I ever been so heartless? Injury compensation? Is that even something a normal person would do?”

　　Wen Yan refuted, “…… Remember that time when Chairman Jiang had to travel to Switzerland for surgery? President Huo had arranged everything discreetly for you, but didn’t you hurl five million in cash at him?”

　　Jiang Dai choked on her coffee and coughed up a storm. It was a vivid reminder of her days when she could be downright ruthless and unforgiving……

　　Maintaining an air of composure, Jiang Dai sipped her coffee and then flashed a relaxed smile. “Alright, then. You can head back to work now.”

　　However, Wen Yan refused to budge. “No, I need some hints! You can’t leave me hanging like this! It’s driving me nuts!”

　　Jiang Dai shot him a disdainful look and retorted, “I’ve practically spelled it out for you. What more could you possibly need?”

　　Inflexible Chauvinist Wen Yan was left utterly befuddled. He muttered to himself, “What on earth did she just say? Did she actually say something?”

　　Jiang Dai noticed the sheer bewilderment etched across Wen Yan’s face and ran a hand through her hair before finally breaking the silence. “It’s nothing, really. But it’s just that Huo Shenli’s premonition this time might actually be spot on.”

　　Wen Yan was utterly taken aback by what he heard.

　　Seated across from Jiang Dai, he appeared as cool as a cucumber, but little did anyone know that inside his head, there was a tempest of epic proportions: thunderstorms, volcanic eruptions, landslides, typhoons, tsunamis, and earthquakes all rolled into one……

　　‘Does this mean that she really has chosen my ex-boss????’

*****

　　In the afternoon, Jiang Dai made her way to the film set of “The Creator.”

　　While exchanging words with the director, producer, and the main cast, she once again encountered the Screenwriter Zhao Chuyi.

　　What was even more captivating was Zhao Chuyi’s newfound fervor, which burned brighter than their initial meeting. In a corner away from the cinematic commotion, they engaged in a private conversation that stretched into the hours.

　　At first, Zhao Chuyi had approached Jiang Dai with the guise of an investor seeking opinions, presenting herself as a humble and curious collaborator.

　　Despite that, Jiang Dai seemed devoid of facial expression. Her stony demeanor towards Zhao Chuyi mirrored her usual approach when discussing projects and interacting with her subordinates.

　　As their conversation continued for half an hour, Jiang Dai began to discover more about this individual.

　　On the surface, Zhao Chuyi possessed quite innocent and defined features. Clad in a sweatshirt, shorts, and chic round silver-rimmed glasses, her appearance perfectly aligned with her identity as a workaholic comic artist and scriptwriter who rarely left the confines of her home.

　　As the work chatter wound down and a brief silence settled in. 

　　Hence, Zhao Chuyi took this chance to steer the conversation toward yesterday’s headline news seamlessly.

　　With that, she remarked with concern, “You know, President Jiang, I was genuinely taken aback when I saw the trending hashtag. I mean, you may not be a celebrity, but this is the sort of thing…… we usually see happening to female celebrities. That’s why it’s downright alarming! But thank goodness you’re okay. You really ought to enhance your security.”

　　Upon hearing that utterance, Jiang Dai responded with a wry smile, “I know, right? I never saw this coming, either. Thankfully, my ex-husband happened to be nearby and swooped in to protect me.”

　　As she said so, not a single ripple disturbed Jiang Dai’s countenance, as if she was casually catching up with an old friend.

　　But in reality, she had been stealthily scrutinizing Zhao Chuyi’s every move, not even the tiniest flicker in her gaze eluded Jiang Dai’s keen eyes.

　　Without a second thought, she slyly dropped her ex-husband’s name into the conversation.

　　Jiang Dai’s reasoning, though, was simply straightforward. If there were any issues with the knowledge of the storyline she gained, it would undoubtedly stem from the relationship between the main leads.

　　In the comic, the relationship between the main leads was simply created for the sake of ousting her and dealing a blow to her after she gained knowledge of the storyline.

　　In that case, what was her ultimate objective if Zhao Chuyi was the mastermind behind it all? 

　　Perhaps it was the male lead.

　　Yet, Jiang Dai’s initial attempt at testing the waters did not quite go as planned.

　　Zhao Chuyi’s gaze was calm and devoid of all expression, yet her eyes arched in a mischievous smile. “You know, I’ve been keeping up with the headlines too! President Jiang’s ex-husband is quite an influential figure himself. Regular netizens like us can’t help but follow the latest trends and juicy gossip, right? Also, I’ve been following your and Mr. Huo’s journey for years. This time, I’m sure you’ve also heard about it. Ever since you invested in our project, Mr. Huo decided to jump on board, but the thing is, his stake is just a hair’s breadth shy of yours. It’s almost as if it was all planned, don’t you think? Making sure that you remain the top investor.”

　　Upon hearing that, Jiang Dai smiled in quiet satisfaction.

　　Nothing was given away, but this outcome was precisely what she had anticipated.

　　If a seemingly ordinary individual possessed the extraordinary power to shape the world by creating a comic, they would shed all aspects of ordinariness once she acquired this special skill.

　　Even so, it was unsurprising for Zhao Chuyi to guard her secrets with a steely resolve.

　　Just as Jiang Dai was poised to wrap up their conversation, an unexpected knock reverberated through the small reception room. 

　　Startled, both women spun around to find themselves face to face with the striking presence of Huo Rongshen.

　　At this juncture, Jiang Dai was utterly taken aback, to the extent that she nearly lost track of her purpose for being there. Swiftly, she rose from her seat and hastened toward him, lowering her voice as she inquired with concern and reproach, “What’s gotten into you? Aren’t you supposed to be resting at home? What’d you come here? What’s going on with you? Do you think you’re still a 3-year-old kid?”

　　Her anger simmered beneath the surface.

　　Just the night before, she had spent hours coaxing him and had even promised to visit him after work today. Why, then, had he chosen to do this once more?

　　Huo Rongshen’s demeanor remained composed, giving no indication of his true intentions. Without further conveyance, he gently clutched Jiang Dai’s hand as they made their way to Zhao Chuyi’s location.

　　After taking a seat, he greeted Zhao Chuyi with a casual tone. “Well, if it isn’t Screenwriter Zhao. What were you all discussing before I arrived?”