RNP Chapter 248 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (36)
Chapter 248 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (36)
Xu Xi had been a dutiful daughter to Meng's parents for a long time. Compared with their own son, Meng Heng, Xu Xi suddenly became one of the most important people in their hearts.
Meng's father seemed to sense something, so he specially summoned Qin Nuan and asked her to personally teach Xu Xi about company affairs, intending to get Xu Xi into the company and take away Qin Nuan's power.
Before Qin Nuan could say anything, Xu Xi was the first to protest:
"I'm not interested in company matters. I want to enter the entertainment industry and become a star."
No matter how Mencius' parents advised him or analyzed the pros and cons, Xu Xi kept his head down and his expression restrained, as if he were fighting against the whole world.
Qin Nuan coldly watched the farce unfolding between the family of three, and spoke up at the opportune moment when the atmosphere grew tense:
“Mom and Dad, it’s good that Xiaoxi has something she likes. With Mom and Dad here and the Meng family here, no one will bully her.”
When Qin Nuan felt Xu Xi's grateful gaze, her expression softened even more. She was referring to the Meng family and Meng's parents when they were alive. What if they were no longer there?
Xu Xi finally got her wish. No longer fighting alone, with the support of Meng's parents and the help of Qin Nuan, Xu Xi signed with the famous agency, Hua Shang.
With the Meng family as her powerful backer, Xu Xi was given top-tier resources as soon as she joined the company, and most of the company's resources were tilted towards her. For a while, she stopped complaining about the pressure the Meng family put on her.
As expected of a seasoned veteran, Meng's father couldn't wait to put Meng Heng into the Meng family as soon as Qin Nuan showed the slightest flaw, making him a decision-maker on par with Qin Nuan.
Qin Nuan had no objection to this. If Meng Heng didn't join the Meng family, her show couldn't continue. Compared to her own destruction of the Meng family, it would probably be even more heartbreaking for Meng's parents that their son, Meng Heng, destroyed the Meng family.
021 relayed everything that was happening here to Jiang Rou:
"Rou Rou, Qin Nuan and Xie Nan are truly our strongest support."
Xie Nan had memories of his past life and, having been by Xu Xi's side, naturally knew that while Hua Shang Company appeared glamorous on the outside, it was corrupt and decadent on the inside. He had subtly mentioned this to Qin Nuan.
With the Meng family as her backing, Xu Xi naturally wouldn't be exposed to such filth. As for what will happen in the future, that depends on whether Xu Xi can stay true to herself.
Jiang Rou didn't interfere with their plans, but she gave them a push in choosing an agent. Xie Nan only knew that Hua Shang was corrupt and rotten, but he didn't know that this agent was one of the best in the industry.
Countless people with pure dreams became stepping stones for him to build his network.
Spring passed and autumn came, autumn ended and winter arrived. With the arrival of a winter snow, Grandma Jiang's plane also landed on the land of Kyoto.
Grandma Jiang came with Ms. Shen. Xie Nan and Jiang Rou waited expectantly at the door. Qin Nuan also wanted to come along, but she was stopped by someone just before leaving the house, so she had no choice but to gather with everyone at home.
Qin Nuan and Jiang Rou bought a house for Grandma Jiang in Kyoto. The house was renovated over the past six months and could only be moved into in the last few days. They couldn't wait to bring Grandma Jiang over, as it was their home.
After picking her up, there was another round of affection. Ms. Shen hadn't seen Jiang Rou for a long time and naturally missed her terribly. The three of them chatted intimately, while Xie Nan dutifully carried the luggage.
After reuniting with Qin Nuan, the three of them had another warm reunion. Xie Nan sat to the side, his eyes never leaving Jiang Rou's figure.
He was looking at Jiang Rou, and Ms. Shen was also looking at him from the side. She looked him up and down before she felt relieved.
Although she had a knack for persuading Xie's father, she herself was also worried. Only by seeing and touching it with her own eyes could she alleviate some of her worries.
Noticing the gaze behind him, Xie Nan turned around and saw Ms. Shen wiping away tears. His heart softened, and he took a tissue to wipe away her tears.
"Don't cry. If Dad finds out, he'll definitely beat me up."
Ms. Shen burst into laughter through her tears upon hearing his words, and gently tapped his arm with her hand:
"Well, now you dare to joke about your mother, you've grown wings."
Xie Nan quickly begged for mercy. Ms. Shen was surprised to see this. Xie Nan was so lively, it seemed like he was still a child. The older he got, the more mature he became, and he rarely even smiled.
Qin Nuan and Ms. Shen had already exchanged greetings. Ms. Shen was very warm and knew Qin Nuan's identity. She was also very surprised when she first heard about it, and felt even more sorry for Jiang Rou.
Qin Nuan is Jiang Rou's older sister, and they will be family in the future, so it's natural to maintain a good relationship. However, the more Ms. Shen gets to know Qin Nuan, the more she admires her. She is so capable at such a young age, and Ms. Shen is very impressed.
Qin Nuan observed Ms. Shen's attitude towards Jiang Rou and did not reject her closeness. After getting to know her, she understood why Ms. Shen was able to make her company one of the best in the industry.
Since Grandma Jiang came to Kyoto, Xie Nan has completely forgotten about Jiang Rou, who spends all her time clinging to her side. Xie Nan is so frustrated that he's almost crying.
But if the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to the mountain. So Xie Nan became a regular at the Jiang family's house, and he practically wore down the threshold with his footsteps.
The movie Jiang Rou filmed has also been scheduled for release, on New Year's Eve.
Qin Nuan is now constrained and unable to make her own moves, which gives Xie Nan an opportunity to shine. He generously booked out many venues, and was originally planning to promote his work on the city center's large screen, but Jiang Rou stopped him.
When Xie Nan came, Jiang Rou was the only one at home. Grandma Jiang was taken to the movie theater by Ms. Shen, who said she wanted to see the movie starring Jiang Rou.
Snowflakes were falling outside the window. Jiang Rou stood in front of the window, wearing a cashmere shawl, her black hair hanging down her back. From Xie Nan's angle, he could only see her fair profile.
Hearing the sound, Jiang Rou turned her head and saw Xie Nan. She stood still and waved to Xie Nan.
"Anan, come quick, it's snowing."
Xie Nan smiled and walked a few steps to her side, naturally pulling her into his arms. He lowered his head and softly asked:
"Is it cold?"
Jiang Rou shook her head slightly, reached out and drew a heart on the window. As she withdrew her hand, Xie Nan grasped it, and her slightly cool fingers instantly warmed up.
Jiang Rou nestled against Xie Nan, her smile gentle.
"Anan, we have to keep going like this."
"Where my heart leads."
Unsurprisingly, Jiang Rou became a sensation, her brief few minutes of screen time becoming a classic tragic scene in the film.
Jiang Rou's Weibo account was found, and she gained hundreds of thousands of followers overnight. Many students from her university recognized her, and with her academic background from A University, she became the subject of another wave of interest.
As the nation's top university, A University naturally commands a different level of prestige in the eyes of many. People naturally admire those who are strong, and many parents use Jiang Rou as an example to inspire their children.
Jiang Rou's phone kept beeping from morning till night, but she simply ignored it, only replying to a few messages from her roommates and teachers.
As for the rest, she turned off her phone and pretended not to know.