As soon as she finished speaking,
Wang Fang immediately turned to Xu Lin, feigning a coquettish tone. “See? I told you, it should have been you saying it. Whenever I say something, Mianmian always misunderstands me.”
Xu Lin threw down his chopsticks. “Making a fuss about going to the production department? Tell me, what have you done all these years besides orbiting Shen Yanci? Xu Die has been far more obedient. And besides, Xu Die isn’t healthy enough to endure the hardships of the production department. We’re family why are you counting everything?”
If it weren’t for Wang Fang pleading with him, saying the children at home should be treated fairly, he wouldn’t have let Xu Mian enter the family company.
Xu Mian was as peculiar as her mother; he had only thought to get the trust fund and kick her out of the house.
But Wang Fang argued that as long as the money wasn’t in hand, there were too many variables keeping her nearby was safest.
He’d have preferred not to see her and would have tossed her into the production department just to keep her out of the way.
“You need to understand anyone entering the Xu family company has at least a bachelor’s degree. You, a high school dropout, getting into the production department? That’s me giving you a backdoor pass!”
Aunt Li came down the stairs, and upon hearing Xu Lin’s words, snorted loudly.
“Miss really is something. In a time when everyone here has a university degree, and you’re just a high school dropout?”
Her tone dripped with disdain.
Xu Mian, legs crossed, looked at Xu Lin with a cold smile. “Yes. A high school dropout. I won’t embarrass you I’m going to Shengming.”
The bowl in Wang Fang’s hand slipped to the floor.
“You’re going where?”
Xu Mian’s smile widened. “Shengming.”
Xu Lin patted Wang Fang’s hand. “Why are you going to Shengming? The Xu family only holds a small share. I can’t get you in.”
Xu Mian lazily brushed her sleeve. “I can get in myself.”
Wang Fang’s expression darkened. Xu Mian had already stood up and leisurely walked upstairs.
“Honey!”
Wang Fang frowned. “Why would Xu Mian suddenly go to Shengming Private Hospital? Is she investigating something?”
Xu Lin’s gaze darkened.
“Don’t panic. I’ll call Shengming’s HR and tell them not to process her onboarding.”
Wang Fang nodded eagerly. “Mianmian must have discovered something. The trust fund… isn’t it going to us? Honey, then the entire Xu family wealth would belong to Mianmian?”
That same day.
The drama Shen Yanci invested in started filming in a blaze of publicity.
It hit trending eight times.
Nine magazines covered it.
Ten journalists were scheduled for interviews.
Shen Yanci was beaming, facing the cameras, exuding confidence. “Thank you all. I have high expectations for this drama and will personally supervise its production. We will also communicate with major TV stations to see where it will ultimately air.”
After the press conference, the crowd surged.
Reporters asked with smiles, “Sir Shen, investing so heavily in this drama is someone quietly supporting you behind the scenes?”
Shen Yanci held the mic and nodded with a smile. “Of course. Besides the producers’ strong support, Xiaoxiao has been instrumental. I’m extremely grateful to her.”
The reporters noticed the excitement in his tone.
Someone asked, “Miss Xu wasn’t seen at today’s press conference. Have you truly parted ways, or is there a change in cooperation?”
Shen Yanci scoffed. The new manager beside him wouldn’t let him answer.
Xu Mian was a heavyweight in talent management. Even without current collaboration, she wouldn’t suddenly turn hostile.
When she dissolved QN, she did so gracefully citing conflicts with market philosophy and neatly closing the company. She never said a bad word about Shen Yanci. That kind of amicable split was rare.
Creating a warm atmosphere would have heightened public expectation.
But Shen Yanci didn’t want that.
He was picky.
He said, clearly displeased, “My contract with QN is terminated. Xu Mian and I have no relation. Only those who stand by me and support me deserve my courtesy. Those who leave? Let them go!”
His tone left no room for compromise.
Meanwhile, Xu Mian, casually playing games on the Xu family balcony, received a message.
Boss, did you see the news today?
Xu Mian didn’t reply, eyes still on the game.
Shen Yanci publicly said he’s completely split from you.
I wanted to ask… the previous decision to direct all media resources toward Shen Yanci will that still be implemented?
Xu Mian was about to reply.
The other side quickly said, Understood, boss.
Xu Mian paused her game and sent a question mark.
They replied, Boss, rest assured. All TV, media, and offline journalist resources are still tilted toward Shen Yanci. Also, there will be six exclusive interviews today. We’ll send the live links.
Game over.
Her phone displayed a big “WIN.”
Xu Mian calmly opened the chat and replied: Everything given out, take it back. Not a drop left.
The other side was stunned.
Take it back?
Before, the boss had been determined to give out resources, going all out to support Shen Yanci.
Now she had a sudden change of mind?
Carefully, the subordinate asked: Boss… do you mean what I think you mean?
Seconds later, a blunt Yes came through.
The subordinate literally jumped three meters high in excitement!
At the press conference, Shen Yanci’s new manager, Li Juan, stood on stage.
She watched as the remaining reporters dwindled… until only one was left.
Shen Yanci threw down the mic in anger, shouting at Li Juan, “Do you even have a brain?!”
“How many glances did I give you? Couldn’t you see?!”
“People are leaving!”
“The reporters for post-conference interviews left ages ago! Are you dead? Didn’t you check?!”
“I pay you such a high salary! What use are you? You’re no match for Xu Mian! You can’t even carry her shoes!”
He yelled uncontrollably.
The lone remaining reporter slowly stood up.
“Excuse me, wasn’t there supposed to be a prize drawing after the conference? Was the prize really gold?”
Shen Yanci: “……”
Lin Xiaoxiao, who was supposed to appear at the end for a grand finale, muttered, “??? Where is everyone?! I haven’t gone on yet!”
She had been waiting for Shen Yanci to publicly thank her. Her last wave of popularity what about it?
The interviews? The live stream?
Where was everyone?
Li Juan nervously held her phone and whispered, “Mr. Shen… the trending topics have disappeared. Not a ripple left.”
At Xie Corporation, Xie Yan tapped his tablet rhythmically on the desk.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
The senior executives across from him were tense, staring at each other in panic.
What does this mean? Is Xie displeased with my annual financial report?
Or dissatisfied with my marketing report?
Or questioning some of my production progress?
Just as the executives were about to faint from the office’s stifling tension, Xie Yan spoke slowly:
“Tell me… under what circumstances does a young woman, who previously helped you tirelessly, suddenly withdraw all resources? What could be the reason?”
The executives exchanged uneasy glances.
What does that mean?
Which young woman?
What’s her relationship to the CEO? Does the CEO have someone he likes?
Xie Yan stared at the completely cleared trending searches online, utterly baffled.
At that moment, his secretary rushed in, breathless, hair messy, tie askew.
“Secretary Wang, this is an office. You should be more composed,” someone whispered.
Everyone thought the seasoned secretary beside the CEO of over a decade was about to get scolded.
Instead…
They heard Wang Hao shout: “Just got the message from the Civil Affairs Bureau! Miss Xu has divorced that person!”