There were a lot of people in the group just watching the spectacle.
Back when Xu Mian spoiled and indulged him, Shen Yanci had never taken anyone in the circle seriously.
His cold arrogance had been utterly overbearing.
Now that Xu Mian was gone, everyone was reveling in schadenfreude, waiting to watch the show.
Someone in the group asked: “Does anyone know where Sister Xu, Xu Mian, went?”
“I don’t know. Our boss is looking for her too. He said whoever finds Xu Mian and can bring her to the company to take charge will be rewarded with top resources.”
“Do you think only your boss is looking for her? The whole entertainment circle is searching. With Xu Mian’s influence, she can make anyone famous in minutes. I’ve heard so many young stars want to follow Shen Yanci’s old path, hoping to be noticed by Xu Mian and favored exclusively.”
Discussion in the group surged.
It stung Shen Yanci’s eyes.
Lin Xiaoxiao comforted him quietly, “Yanci, don’t mind what these people say. They’re just jealous of your talent. Once your drama airs, they’ll see your real ability. The entertainment industry is full of opportunists once you show your achievements, no one will say you succeeded because of Xu Mian. You have to hold on.”
Shen Yanci stared at the discussions on his phone, feeling conflicted.
He was a little worried.
Would Xu Mian support someone else the way she supported him?
Would she create a new “Movie Emperor” again?
Shen Yanci lifted his head and said to Li Juan, “Go hire someone to find out where Xu Mian is now.”
Lin Xiaoxiao: “…”
Li Juan bit her lip. “Mr. Shen, all your funds have been invested in the drama. There’s no money right now.”
Shen Yanci frowned, looked at Lin Xiaoxiao, and said, “Xiaoxiao, can you lend me a little more money to tide me over? Once Xu Mian comes back, everything will be fine. I’ll repay you as soon as possible.”
Lin Xiaoxiao forced a small smile.
She twirled a strand of hair by her ear. “Yanci, are you really going to look for Xu Mian? If you go to her, she’ll only get more arrogant later. Aren’t you afraid she’ll hold power over you?”
Shen Yanci’s brow darkened. “But now Sister Li has announced in the circle that she wants to blacklist me. Even if I film a movie, I need other income. Xu Mian has a good relationship with Li Qingrun. If she goes to speak to Li Qingrun for me, Li Qingrun definitely won’t make things difficult.”
Lin Xiaoxiao pursed her lips, lowering her head, looking aggrieved. “Yanci… for everything else, I’d obey you. But you know I like you, and you’re sending me to raise money to bring Xu Mian back? That really hurts me.”
Shen Yanci closed his eyes. “Xiaoxiao, I’ll make you the second female lead in my new drama. Is that okay?”
Lin Xiaoxiao didn’t immediately smile but said, “Then… fine, just this once. I’m not doing it for the role.”
Once Shen Yanci received the transfer, he immediately told Li Juan, “Go find Xu Mian. Tell her the situation here. She probably doesn’t know what happened tonight, which is why she hasn’t come. Have her return quickly to help handle things. And tell her I won’t hold our previous conflict against her.”
Li Juan took the money and went straight to hire a private detective.
Meanwhile, Xu Mian pulled her hat low and left the racetrack, walking quickly. Wang Zhen wanted to chase her but couldn’t catch up.
He frowned, staring at her retreating figure, realizing more and more that Xu Mian was indeed the “Last God.”
When Xu Mian got home, she overheard Xu Die and Wang Fang talking:
“Xu Mian is finished now. Dad and that Cheng Yu have been apologizing nonstop. Just went to the hospital Cheng Yu broke a finger.”
Wang Fang, shocked, whispered to Xu Die, “Xu Mian is crazy. Stay away from her from now on.”
Xu Die snorted, “And I’m supposed to be afraid of her?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Mian casually opened the front door.
Wang Fang immediately approached. “Mianmian, I heard you got physical? Cheng’s family is really angry, you know? Your dad and I just wanted you to meet them how could you get involved physically? Your temper is too much.”
Xu Mian lifted her eyes, and her sharp gaze met Wang Fang’s for a second.
Wang Fang froze.
“You… why are you looking at me like that?”
Xu Mian said lightly, “Stop scheming to marry me off. The Xu family fortune belongs to you two? Even if I marry in the future, I’ll take all the Xu family assets with me. And you Xu Die, Xu Corporation board member you’ll leave with them too.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Die and Wang Fang went pale.
What they feared most were the old days of servitude and hardship under others’ roofs.
“You dare!” Xu Die bit her lip. “Dad won’t agree!”
Xu Mian sat at the table and told Aunt Li to serve the meal, calmly adding, “And when the time comes, Xu Lin will leave with you.”
Wang Fang’s face fell.
She had schemed for years, trying to curry favor and serve Xu Lin diligently all for the family fortune.
Now, Xu Mian wanted her gone empty-handed?
Impossible!
But it wasn’t time to fight yet. Wang Fang pretended to wipe away her tears. “Mianmian, we’re family. If you drive us away, how can we feel safe with you? When your sister left, it wasn’t peaceful. I’ve resented it all these years. Your dad and I… we’ve wronged your mother, but all those years have passed. Can’t you let it go?”
Wang Fang noticed Xu Lin entering the courtyard.
She tugged Xu Die’s arm and sighed, “Do I have to kneel for you to forgive me?”
Xu Mian snorted and naturally saw Xu Lin at the door.
“Then kneel. Let’s see if I can forgive you.”
Wang Fang nodded, bent her knees, and knelt with a crack.
As the door lock clicked, Xu Die also knelt.
Both were in front of Xu Mian.
Xu Lin was furious already.
Entering the house, he saw Wang Fang and Xu Die kneeling, tearful and aggrieved.
“Xu Mian!”
He took a step forward, raising his hand high, about to slap.
Wang Fang smiled faintly.
Xu Die gritted her lips.
The next moment, Xu Mian grabbed Xu Lin’s wrist, using a precise force to twist it away.
Xu Lin was shocked.
The hand by his leg trembled slightly.
He stared blankly at Xu Mian, as if he had never known this daughter.
Seeing Xu Lin stunned, Wang Fang hurriedly said, “Honey, are you okay? How could you move against Mianmian? She said when the trust is executed, the house won’t have a place for us, but you’re her father you should plead with her. As for me and Xiao Die… we’ll beg, but won’t be a burden.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Lin’s anger flared again. “Xu Mian, as long as I’m alive, this house isn’t yours to command!”
At that, a very faint laugh echoed in the living room.