CHAPTER 413: CHAPTER 405: JIN CHENG RETURNS TO CHINA!

After Chen Xixi received a call from Han Qianyi and listened to what Han Qianyi told her, she felt the whole thing was utterly absurd!

Han Qianyi seriously said, "I’m serious, Zheng He might have fallen for President Zhou. Be careful around Zheng He, but the main issue is actually on President Zhou’s side. Could President Zhou really be GAY?"

Chen Xixi pondered, wondering how the rumor about Zhou Jinyuan had spread, considering she hadn’t shared it. How did Zheng He, that idiot, find a loophole to exploit?

After much thought, she finally suspected someone very unlikely—Aunt Zhen!

Since Zheng He knew, it seemed likely that the matter with Zhou Jinyuan had already spread within the circle.

Chen Xixi firmly answered, "He’s not."

Han Qianyi was suddenly surprised, "How can you be so sure? Are you two together?"

Chen Xixi’s lips curved slightly, "Yeah, don’t tell anyone. I want to wait until things are stable before going public. Otherwise, I’m afraid my parents won’t be able to handle the online comments."

Han Qianyi gaped in shock, "Ah! My best friend is actually becoming a lady of a wealthy family! You’re amazing, sister! Don’t forget to look out for me when you’ve made it big!"

Chen Xixi humbly smiled, "It’s not that exaggerated. We’re just dating. I’d only be a lady of a wealthy family once we’re officially married."

Han Qianyi spoke excitedly, "Sister, aren’t you already stepping into a wealthy family! Remember what I told you before, hold onto your principles. Don’t let him take advantage of you too easily before getting married. If he gets you too easily, he won’t cherish you!"

"Right, I know. Don’t be envious of me. I think you’ll get there soon."

"I don’t know if I’m destined for it!" Han Qianyi said, "Okay, I have to hang up now. I need to get back, otherwise, it’ll be dangerous to drive on the mountain roads after dark."

"Alright, stay safe."

Just as Han Qianyi hung up, Wan Chen’s voice came from beside her, "Destined for what?"

"A wealthy family wife’s destiny! You, a Crown Prince, wouldn’t understand!"

Wan Chen "Oh," and looking up at the sky growing darker, he casually started saying, "I’ll take you..."

But he had said only two words when Han Qianyi suddenly saw a black SUV stopping in front of her. She quickly interrupted, "I won’t talk anymore, my ride is here."

The SUV stopped in front of Han Qianyi, and the passenger-side window slowly rolled down, revealing a young handsome face, "Sister, get in!"

Wan Chen frowned.

Sister?

He looked at Han Qianyi and asked, "Is this little kid your roasted sweet potato brother?"

Han Qianyi turned to meet Wan Chen’s gaze, and retorted discontentedly, "What roasted sweet potato brother? His name is Yang Che!"

Han Qianyi and Yang Che had been filming together recently, and their brother-sister bond had grown significantly deeper, so Han Qianyi virtually treated Yang Che like a real younger brother, not allowing anyone to bully him.

Wan Chen scoffed, "I didn’t say anything, and you’re already defending him. Besides, you’ve known him for just a few days and you’ve already forgotten about your friend here, huh?"

Upon hearing Wan Chen’s words, Han Qianyi’s motion to get in the car suddenly paused.

She turned around and faced Wan Chen, arms crossed in front of her chest, her eyes filled with a hint of mockery. "Friend? I dare not claim that title. You’ve hidden your identity for so long—is it because you think our status is too low to be your friends, or are you worried we’d try to climb up by asserting ties with you? Have you ever considered us as friends? And now you talk to me about friendship?"

Wan Chen opened his mouth but ended up saying nothing.

Because what Han Qianyi said was true—he had never really considered them as friends, so why should he feel awkward now?

Wan Chen, feeling complicated, glanced at Han Qianyi and Yang Che, then dropped the words "I’m leaving," and walked away without looking back.

After Han Qianyi had gotten into the car, Yang Che glanced at her through the rearview mirror and suddenly spoke, "Was that guy just now one of your suitors? I don’t think he’s a good match for you."

Han Qianyi hurriedly explained: "He’s not a suitor."

Regarding Wan Chen revealing his identity, Han Qianyi was shocked, but more than that, she was angry.

She didn’t know why,

If it had been before, having someone with such an identity by her side, she would definitely cling to them without hesitation and find every way to use all the resources she could to help her career.

Just like how she painstakingly contacted Vice President Wang from Nanxing Entertainment, trying every means to invite him to dinner, hoping he would sign a contract with her.

But now, Wan Chen’s revelation didn’t bring her any surprise or the feeling of wanting to cling to him; instead, she felt more of an infuriating deception.

It was probably because she really considered Wan Chen a friend before, which is why she cared too much.

She still remembered asking Wan Chen about his family business in the reality show, and back then, Wan Chen only mentioned they were running a small business, before vaguely glossing over the topic without any intention of telling her — she was getting angrier the more she thought about it!

She treated Wan Chen as a friend, but Wan Chen, he didn’t consider her a friend at all!

Her thoughts circled back, and Han Qianyi suddenly reacted to the latter part of Yang Che’s words. She asked in confusion, "Why do you think he’s not suitable for me?"

Yang Che, leaning one hand on the steering wheel, revealed a cocky smile on his handsome face: "Sister, who invites someone they’re pursuing to eat a fifteen yuan buffet box meal? A man like that isn’t worth your affection."

Han Qianyi couldn’t be bothered to explain, and simply joked softly: "Pretty knowledgeable for someone so young."

Yang Che chuckled and glanced at Han Qianyi through the rearview mirror, remaining silent.

...

Soon, it was New Year’s Day.

Chen Xixi thought she could have a cheerful trip home for the festival, only to realize this job offered no breaks at all!

Even worse than shifting a workday was the lack of holidays! No holidays at all!!

Damn it!

Chen Xixi had to film scenes and shoot advertisements, with her vacation time slipping away.

On the last day of her holiday, Chen Xixi received a WeChat message from Jin Cheng: "I’m back in the country. Let’s have dinner together tomorrow night, got time?"

Chen Xixi: "Sure, if possible, could you bring your uncle along?"

Jin Cheng, just off the airplane and sitting in the car, typed back without hesitation: "He’s very busy, no time."

Regardless of whether his uncle was busy tomorrow, he wasn’t about to bring his dear uncle to the gathering.

Because he had finally managed to take a week off from three restaurants, returning to the country for a private date with Chen Xixi, he certainly didn’t want an extra wheel!

Chen Xixi: "Okay, then we’ll talk when we meet tomorrow night."

Seeing Chen Xixi’s reply, Jin Cheng was thrilled!

She agreed!

Should he take the opportunity to confess again tomorrow?

Perfectly timed with the festive atmosphere...

Aren’t girls typically more moved during festive occasions?

Jin Cheng thought this was an opportunity!

The first thing Jin Cheng did upon returning to the country was to visit the Zhou Family Mansion. His grandmother had almost died missing him, calling nearly every day to check on him, so he had to visit her immediately to reassure her.