Chang Qizhi truly liked the young girl Xia Wei Liang. Furthermore, after finding her as his spokesperson, Mo Di's reputation soared. The subsequent public welfare projects received high recognition from superiors, and the old die-hards who opposed him on the board of directors were now all silent!
Xia Wei Liang was around the same age as his daughter, and he felt a fatherly affection towards her. Su Dan Novel Network
Not only did he arrange for a specialist consultation, but he also sent her to a VIP ward, which eventually made Xia Wei Liang laugh until she couldn't cry.
"President Chang, Uncle Chang! I'm really fine. If the space allowed, I could do two backflips with a two-and-a-half-week rotation for you!"
Only after Xia Wei Liang repeatedly assured him did Chang Qizhi back down. He inadvertently saw the man standing by the window, "Uh, you are... Xiao Yi?"
Xiao Yi nodded at him, "President Chang."
Even if Chang Qizhi was dense, he understood now.
Xia Wei Liang suddenly remembered that when signing the contract, there was a clause stating that the spokesperson could not affect their image due to scandals.
With her image on the rise, a relationship would only hinder her sword-drawing speed!
So, she quickly declared her loyalty, "Uncle Chang, don't worry, I only love my career!"
Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow at her, his smile carrying a hidden meaning. Xia Wei Liang interpreted it as: you're doomed.
Nuomi and Yuan Ge made excuses and left. Such a serious occasion was not suitable for them; it was too brutal.
Chang Qizhi frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "Although there were similar considerations at the beginning of the contract, after all this time, I absolutely trust our little Liang, and I won't interfere with your personal life. However..."
He looked at Xiao Yi with a scrutinizing gaze, "Your taste in…..."
Xia Wei Liang froze. Taste?
What was wrong with her taste?
Hadn't she managed to ensnare the man at the top of the entertainment industry's food chain? Wasn't that sharp enough?
Xiao Yi remained silent, only the corner of his lips curving into a half-smile.
In fact, he could understand the implication of Chang Qizhi's words. To those who admired and liked Xia Wei Liang, she was truly a special and beautiful existence. No man standing beside her could dim her brilliance, meaning, of course, that no man was worthy of her.
Therefore, Xiao Yi himself knew that while the world perceived Xia Wei Liang as the one making the effort, it was actually he who was climbing.
"President Chang," Qiao Shan, afraid his boss might say something wrong again, quickly reminded him in a low voice, "This is Miss Xia and Mr. Xiao's business. As an outsider, you shouldn't offer your opinion."
"Oh, yes, yes, yes. Look at me, I always treat little Liang like my own daughter. I truly feel no one is good enough for her, especially someone from her own industry. Hahaha… Celebrities seem glamorous, but how many can remain untainted after being in the dye vat? Haha, that sounds prejudiced… Hahaha… I know…"
Qiao Shan: "..."
President Chang was still President Chang.
Even after seeing them out of the ward, Xia Wei Liang was still smug.
"Did you hear that? Uncle Chang said I'm much better than you!"
Xiao Yi smiled faintly, "Heh, such a strong career drive, you won't even acknowledge your boyfriend publicly. Aren't you excellent?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, I say, little Xiao, aren't you being a bit sour? That doesn't quite fit your film emperor persona!"
"Do I still have a persona now?"
Xiao Yi placed his hands on either side of her body, his gaze meeting hers as he smoothed her hair. "Do you know what your fans call me?"
Xia Wei Liang looked a bit bewildered, "What?"
"The husband-hungry bachelor."
"...Pfft!"
Heaven and earth are my witness, she truly wanted to hold back!
Oh my, who was this talented? Were her fans just brainstorming nicknames for people when they had nothing else to do?
If you're going to come up with nicknames, at least make them less ingenious!
Xiao Yi curled his lips, "Funny, isn't it?"
"No, no, no, not funny… really not funny…"
Xia Wei Liang waved her hands with her eyes closed, but the corners of her mouth were already reaching her ears.
Xiao Yi said exasperatedly, "Tell me, when will you give me an explanation?"
"Uh, I've actually considered that! Look, I just finished a movie, and although it's achieved some success, I still need time to grow! If I go public with our relationship during this period, it will affect the CP chemistry with the male actors in the future! It's really because you're too high-class, too top-tier!"
Her flattery, even if he was prone to anger, would be diffused at this moment.
Xiao Yi let out two dry chuckles, crossed his arms, "Come on, tell me, who do you want to form a CP with?"
"...It's not that I'm not saying it, why aren't you listening to the main point? Is the main point about CP? The main point is that I won't be able to find a co-star easily in the future. When people see me, they'll think of you. Who will even watch the male actors acting with me then?"
As someone in the same industry, Xiao Yi naturally understood this. Especially with his status, once he and Xia Wei Liang went public, they would be under constant scrutiny. For an actress like her, who was on the rise, it would indeed have an impact.
"Heh heh…" he said with a forced smile, "Good excuse. Very professional. What, did someone teach you today?"
Xia Wei Liang blinked her eyes and looked at him suspiciously, "Are you hinting at Xi En?"
The hint was so unsubtle, it was hard for her to play dumb.
Hearing that name, Xiao Yi became resistant. He pulled over a chair and sat opposite her, crossing his long legs, and looked at her coldly, "Where did he take you today? Why were you riding a bicycle?"
"Botanical garden, outdoor class," Xia Wei Liang truthfully replied.
"Why go to a place suitable for a first date for couples?"
"Huh?"
Xia Wei Liang hadn't expected this. She murmured, "No wonder he wanted me to play a pair of lovers reuniting after a long separation."
The moment she said it, she regretted it.
She secretly raised her eyes to look at him, "Acting, purely acting."
Xiao Yi's expression flickered, "Did I say it wasn't?"
"……"
Alas, too hasty, not composed enough.
Xia Wei Liang learned her lesson from this painful experience and vowed to do better next time.
"So, how was the acting performance?"
"He said, 'Not bad.' " Mentioning this, Xia Wei Liang couldn't help but feel proud. "You know, Xi En's teaching is actually very strict. I heard he's also very serious about acting on set. To hear 'not bad' from such a person, do you know what that means?"
As she spoke animatedly, Xiao Yi couldn't help but interrupt her.
"It means I'm not bad!!"
He curled his lips and, seeing her happy, he even chuckled along.
He reached out and ruffled her hair, "As long as you're happy."
"I earned this through my own abilities!"
He simply smiled without speaking.
His phone rang; Yan Zhi was calling to notify him that he had to leave.
Upon hearing this, the smile on Xia Wei Liang's face slowly faded, and she clung to his sleeve reluctantly, "Are you leaving again?"
Xiao Yi held her hand and pulled her into a hug, "This actress, I look forward to our next collaboration."
"Hmm?"
At first, Xia Wei Liang didn't understand this abrupt statement, but then she realized!
The film emperor meant that she should study hard and rise quickly so that she would be worthy of acting opposite him!
She suddenly felt energized, clasped his hands, and was just short of shouting "Comrade!"
"Yi Shen, wait for me. I will definitely catch up to you and strive to leave you on the beach!"