Lin Wanwan slept very well all night. When she got up the next morning, Xie Sui was already working. She packed her clothes for the nanny to wash.
She found a pile of business cards, all fragrant, clearly belonging to women.
"This guy is quite popular."
Lin Wanwan didn't pay much attention and put them aside. They might be useful for Xie Sui.
Unlike those petty women, she didn't throw them away. She knew Xie Sui wouldn't mess around, so she trusted him.
Xie Sui had his morning meeting and came out for breakfast. He saw the business cards and picked out Zhou Ziwei's. He said, "I'm having lunch with this lady today to discuss some matters. There might be some gossip reported, don't be angry."
"Go ahead if you want. Am I that petty?"
"I know my Wanwan is the most reasonable. I just wanted to inform you in advance in case you were upset. And this Chen Yuying, a former Miss Hong Kong, has good qualifications. Signing her would definitely make the company money.
However, this woman is a bit arrogant, and I don't really like her. I'll let Qiu Caijie handle it."
"As long as she can make money, that's all that matters. Why bother if she's arrogant?"
Xie Sui said, "It's not good to manage someone who's difficult to control. I can respect artists, but I don't indulge them. You haven't seen temperamental female celebrities; I really want to slap them. No matter how beautiful their faces are, they just look ugly."
"You've seen it before?"
"Ah, Lin Shishi used to be like that. So many people wanted to slap her. My mother-in-law's only good deed was giving birth to such a good daughter like you.
It's because of you that I turn a blind eye to those younger brothers of yours. Otherwise, I'd make that old woman cry without a place to go."
"Thank you. My younger brothers are all very good. It's only Lin Shishi who's bad. My brothers are very united; otherwise, she would have bullied us to death."
Xie Sui didn't understand, "Why did your parents dote on Lin Shishi so much? She's not the youngest, nor is she a son. Such favoritism is very abnormal."
"I've thought about it for so many years. Perhaps it's because she's sweet-mouthed and knows how to talk. Also, when she was young, she went to offer incense, and an old monk at the temple said she had a destiny of wealth and would bring good fortune to the family. So, Mom and Dad believed it and favored her."
Xie Sui suspected, "Are you sure that old monk wasn't talking about you?"
Lin Wanwan showed suspicion, "It seems very possible. I remember I drew a lot then too. Later, my brother pestered me to buy food, and I gave all the lot slips to Lin Shishi. I wouldn't have remembered this if you hadn't mentioned it."
"Forget it, it's not important anymore. We are happy now, and that's what matters most."
"That's right. Let's eat. Hurry back after you're done with work to accompany your son. Those two little rascals are about to tear down the house."
For breakfast, there were noodles, milk and bread, bird's nest porridge, steamed buns, custard buns, and various kinds of porridge. Lin Wanwan could eat whatever she wanted, ensuring a more balanced nutrition.
Sunlight streamed through the large glass windows, illuminating the long dining table filled with exquisite food. This scene felt like something out of a movie. Living here, Lin Wanwan often felt like she was dreaming.
After finishing his meal, Xie Sui said goodbye to his sons and went to the company to handle affairs. It was a critical moment in the cooperation with Smith, and he also had to deal with the Meng family. He had to handle it personally.
Upon arriving at the company, Secretary Jin was already anxiously waiting. "Mr. Xie, you're finally here. Good news, Mr. Meng's ship had an accident."
"Was it hijacked?"
"How did you know?"
"There haven't been any storms recently, so the ship wouldn't have capsized. It must have been hijacked by pirates. Mr. Meng's cargo is too valuable, and someone is always coveting it."
Others didn't know, but Xie Sui had spent a lot of money to find out that Mr. Meng's shipment contained smuggled drugs.
Originally, three gangs were planned to get involved and take over the shipment. However, Mr. Meng courted disaster. Xie Sui decided to give Inspector Liang a credit and dispatched anti-drug police. Coupled with the betrayal from the people of the Helian Society, it would be difficult for Mr. Meng not to be ruined.
Secretary Jin admired his boss's strategic planning and became even more loyal to him, never betraying him in his lifetime.
"I have a dinner appointment with Miss Zhou. Let the paparazzi take a few photos and publish them in the newspapers."
"But, Mr. Xie, aren't you afraid of Mrs. Xie getting angry?"
Secretary Jin knew his boss well and was worried about these scandals, fearing that Mrs. Xie might miscarry.
Xie Sui proudly said, "I informed her in advance. My wife is so generous, how could she be angry?"
Secretary Jin didn't know what to say. You already told your wife, so how does her generosity matter?
Never mind, as long as Mr. Xie is happy.
Zhou Ziwei was overjoyed when she received Xie Sui's call. It took her great effort to get out, and she met Mr. Xie at a private club.
They had dinner and talked a lot. When they came out, Zhou Ziwei accidentally sprained her ankle while wearing high heels. Xie Sui, being a gentleman, helped her. This scene was captured by the paparazzi.
Admittedly, the paparazzi were very professional. What Xie Sui considered a gentlemanly gesture looked like he was about to carry her in the photos, making them appear very intimate.
The next day, the newspapers published the story, and Lin Tianxiang was furious. He went to the studio where Zhou Ziwei was filming and slapped her, knocking her to the ground.
Zhou Ziwei's mouth was bleeding. A chill ran through her heart. He was so heartless. She had served him for so many years, and even a pet would be missed a little.
But he hit her as if he wanted to kill her, without any tenderness. Zhou Ziwei, who had been somewhat soft-hearted, instantly became hard.
"Mr. Lin, let's talk properly. Please don't resort to violence!"
Everyone tried to persuade him, but Lin Tianxiang pushed them away. "No one will stop me today! I'm going to beat this bitch to death. How dare she hook up with Xie Sui, be unfaithful, and be promiscuous? I'll let her know whose dog she is!"
Everyone felt sympathetic. Miss Zhou was finished.
At the same time, there was a sense of shared misfortune. Miss Zhou was the company's top star, very famous and popular. Yet, Mr. Lin could beat and scold her without any hesitation.
If Miss Zhou ended up like this, what about them?
Zhou Ziwei suddenly started to laugh, a mournful laugh, tears rolling down her cheeks. Her laughter enraged Lin Tianxiang. "You slut, you still have the nerve to laugh? I'll let you know who your master is! Guards, strip her clothes off! Today, I'll tear off your skin and see if you dare to act shamelessly again!"
"Mr. Lin, this is too much!"
"This is my company! Anyone who dares to disobey, get out!"
Lin Tianxiang had lost all reason, wanting only to punish Zhou Ziwei in the most vicious way possible, to let everyone know who their master was.
The actresses covered their mouths in shock, sympathizing with Zhou Ziwei. Even those actresses who had had disagreements with her before couldn't bear to watch.