Chapter 1 Return Home

"Jiang Yixuan!"

"Yesterday you acted like a big name and kicked someone on the set."

"I heard that the brand endorsement you negotiated was signed by Yun!"

"..."

The shutter clicked, and I saw the microphones of several media outlets right in front of me. The inquiries continued, the majority of them malicious in nature.

Jiang Yixuan stood motionless and cast a dispassionate glance about.

Her waist was encircled by a very thin leather belt, and she wore a long, loose black suit jacket. Her signature rich, exuberant flair was evident in the vibrant inner skirt.

With her full red lips slightly pursed into a half-smile, she turned to face the reporter asking the question.

The reporters hurried closer, believing she was going to respond to a question, when they saw this.

—— Jiang Yixuan's idol drama made it popular last year. She has excellent looks and talent for performing. Though she should have had an endless following, rumors of her being a major star and intimidating newcomers would occasionally surface. She merely adopted the script for a harsh supporting character for a girl, but luckily a face holds up. Though not well liked by the general public, she has a large following of ardent supporters and is very relevant. Every few days, she appears on the news with a mixed message.

She received an invitation to participate in a fashion event on the red carpet tonight. Prior to that, it became apparent that she was being denied the opportunity to become well-known and secure an endorsement deal. With their inquiries, the reporters also tracked the hottest subjects.

Agent Dou Chi beckoned her, "Xuanxuan, let's go first." She was dressed in a black suit and white shirt with a seductive floral tie.

He witnessed Jiang Yixuan's altercation with reporters, but it's best to stay out of trouble since he needs to return to see the boss today.

Jiang Yixuan gave a nod and continued moving ahead.

A reporter jumped up nervously at this point. The camera struck Zhiran, the assistant, in the eye because his hand trembled and he was unable to hold it!

Once more, Jiang Yixuan halted.

Ultimately, someone was struck. The throng subsided for a bit. He moved forward once more but was stopped by the bodyguards when he saw that the individual who was hit had simply closed his eyes as if nothing had happened.

"Did you hit your eye?" Yixuan asked Zhiran as she turned sideways and folded her suit jacket.

Zhiran: "Sister Jiang, don't worry. It's simply mildly painful. Come on, let's go."

Jiang Yixuan remained silent. When she turned around, she witnessed the reporter quickly squeezing in front of her while taking the camera. She was the focus of the camera, which said, "Ms. Jiang..."

While Jiang Yixuan waved his arm away and continued to stare at him expressionlessly, the camera lens suddenly snapped and broke with a bang.

The journalist cried out, "Why did you break my camera? What about your quality?"

"Quality?" With a giggle, Jiang Yixuan asked, "Are you qualified? Later, please accompany my assistant to the hospital. Don't rush out of here."

Dou Chi hazily recalled that Gui Yi was his name and that he appeared to be an editor-in-chief's apprentice. With a sidelong glance, he remarked, "You can only stop."

For the first time, this reporter, Gui Yi, witnessed that a manager did not intervene to prevent an artist from losing his cool but rather assisted him in warning him. For a brief period, he stood there, forgetting to follow him.

Dou Chi spun around and witnessed the blow to Zhiran's crimson eye. He became irrationally angry as well. "I stopped them all," he answered, waving his hand at the bodyguard.

Zhiran whispered softly, "Sister Jiang, I'm doing great. Calm down, please. Later on, the media will extort you once more."

"Oh. Indifferently, Jiang Yixuan remarked, "If it's dark, it's dark. It's not just a day or two anyway."

Zhiran let out a sigh. She was aware that Jiang Yixuan had not been feeling well during the last two days. The drama that was specifically scheduled was likewise cut short, and the brand endorsement that was going to be agreed upon was stolen. If someone altered it, they would not be happy.

When it came time to enter the venue, Jiang Yixuan straightened her facial expression, walked to find the ideal camera angle, lifted the corners of her mouth, and grinned.

She had on a fragrant rose-toned dress when the light went out, and her delicate, snow-white shoulders were adorned with thin suspenders buckled on them. Her long hair was loose, and her lovely cheekbones were full, brilliant, and delicate. Her collarbones were clear and delicate.

The individual under the spotlight gave a deep, elegant smile as the flashlight went off.

Her name was being called by the cameramen capturing images for different media. Jiang Yixuan adopted various positions and angles. The host gave her the go-ahead to speak for a little while after she finished the pictures.

Bai Tang appeared to have immediately snatched her endorsement and was the next person to approach the scene before the talk was even over.

Yixuan Jiang scowled. The person who planned today's event was purposefully fabricating a hoax.

Jiang Yixuan is a stunning woman with warm, aromatic clothes, thick eyebrows, endearing eyes, and dazzling features. She is quite opposite of Bai Tang. Her temperament is new. She enjoys dressing in blue and white sailor suits and white skirts. In school plays, she frequently portrays the lead role.

They are roughly the same age and share many resources, despite their differing looks and personalities. Furthermore, both of them were resource-hungry from the start of their careers and are now fierce competitors.

Bai Tang signed with Tiaoliao Entertainment, and Jiang Yixuan joined Chufang Entertainment. The road is the only thing dividing the two businesses. Recent years have seen intense competition; just a few days ago, Bai Tang stole her beauty endorsement.

When Bai Tang saw her, he was momentarily taken aback, but he soon resumed smiling. He signed, then came over holding the skirt's hem.

The host grinned and inquired, "It's been two or three years since you two worked together last." Are you planning to work together once more?"

With a smile, Bai Mi said, "It's been a while. Additionally, I'm excited to collaborate with Jiang Yixuan once more."

After giving Bai Yi a long look, Jiang Yixuan grinned and said, "Forget it."

The moment these words were spoken, the flashing lights became blatantly intense.

For a moment, Bai's smile froze, as though she was trying to hide her embarrassment.

"I have been informed that the collaboration with Teacher Bai has been pushed back to the next year. In a relaxed manner, Jiang Yixuan replied, grinning, "Isn't that right, Teacher Bai? How can I afford to wait?"

Those who are interested will all be aware that Bai Tang's claim to have gathered endorsements must be genuine if they hear these comments. I had assumed Jiang Yixuan would be silent and incapable of communicating the agony of consuming Coptis chinensis, but who knew that she would make her significance known on the red carpet!

Bai Tang clenched his teeth and inhaled deeply.

With a chilly glare, Jiang Yixuan turned to face the host and gestured to his wrist.

It took the host two seconds to grasp what had happened. With a quick glance at the time, he responded, "Okay, please come to the backstage."

Jiang Yixuan just made the decision to go without even looking at Bai Tang or going to the inner court to take a seat.

In the automobile, Agent Dou Chi was waiting. He'd rolled up his shirt sleeves, taken off his suit jacket, and was staring at his tie in the mirror. "That reporter ran away, probably because he was afraid that we would have medical expenses," he remarked as he noticed them approaching.

Fearing that the two ancestors would start difficulties again, Zhiran blurted out, "It's not a real eye injury; it's just a tiny red corner of the eye." It is irrelevant.

"All right, don't cry with me if it hurts later," Jiang Yixuan said, glancing at her.

"It's okay, don't worry," said Zhiran.

The subject shifted. Dou Chi repeated himself as they were ready to arrive at the company: "Xuanxuan, please be patient and don't lose your temper if Mr. Dou talks unpleasantly later."

Jiang Yixuan said, "Yes, I do comprehend."

Chufang Entertainment Company CEO Dou Hui was the "Mr. Dou" whom Dou Chi referred to. She was Dou Chi's aunt; she was little over forty and divorced.

A gambling deal was inked by Chufang Company and a company last year. Among the goals is to turn a 200 million dollar profit in three years. Every artist in the firm has a task to accomplish. Although Jiang Yixuan is not the top objective, the challenging targets are also not at the bottom. The big boss's search for her makes sense, as collaboration and endorsements have been ripped away one after another recently.

The atmosphere in the car was gloomy the entire trip there.

After offering some consolation, Dou Chi collapsed onto the rear seat and dozed off.

After a period of squinting, Jiang Yixuan reclined back and opened her trumpet to explore Weibo.

It's really ironic that I came across one on the hot search.

#Jiang You, the violinist, goes back to China# #Jiang You, the same-sex friends#

With a scowl, Jiang Yixuan selected the popular search phrase. She viewed two photographs and then a brief movie. She zoomed in by dragging her finger. The well-known young artist was shown in the picture holding a woman's arm tenderly. The man's back was clear, and he was dressed in a white coat.

Zhiran noticed something as she gazed at the picture: "Sister Jiang, Miss Xie called just now. She promised to wait for you in the company downstairs."

When Jiang Yixuan heard these three words, he scowled bitterly.

Xie Liyun is this Miss Xie, and she is none other than her spouse.

Following a dinner meeting, Xie Liyun and Jiang Yixuan tied the knot two years ago.

Matrimonial family: no connection.

Xie Liyun has been quite busy with her profession for the last two years, going on two global tours. They haven't even had a few encounters, much less exchanged a few words. The two's WeChat conversation ended at that point this summer when Xie Liyun asked her how to provide gifts to the Jiang family's elders.

Her family encouraged them to maintain a low profile because of her and Xie Liyun's public personas and the cooperation between their two firms. As a result, the marriage was never disclosed to the public, and even their acquaintances were rarely aware of it.

Today is Grandpa Xie Liyun's 80th birthday. Jiang Yixuan had brought up this issue when she saw Xie Liyun last night when she got home.

Zhiran said again, "Sister Jiang?" as he noticed her buried in contemplation.

With anger, Jiang Yixuan retorted, "I know."

The travel to Chufang Company, which is situated in the city core, took an hour.

The company's heating system was running nonstop while the CEO was still in a meeting. After leaving the house, Jiang Yixuan contacted her buddy, "Hua Jiao."

Hua Jiao was over there, hurriedly typing on the keyboard, "Xuanxuan, I'm about to call you." I'm quite concerned about this guest applicant, and the project information has been written."

"Perfect Partner" is a leisurely variety show aimed towards travelers and leisure seekers. Huajiao begged her grandparents for sponsorship and spent six months writing the project details. She was finally prepared to begin the project, but there is currently a scarcity of personnel because two or three visitors temporarily violated the agreement.

"The person we talked to before really ran away?" asked Jiang Yixuan.

Hua Jiao: "You've all gone to the romance show "Meet Her" that Bai Min participated in, did you know?"

Yixuan Jiang: "I am aware. Would you like to invite anyone else? I'll make the request."

Hua Jiao: "I urged my pals to extend invitations on my behalf. Next, Ji Jing..."

Jiang Yixuan, the host: "Ji Jing, would a movie queen like her come to participate in such an unknown little variety show?"

Hua Jiao: "I'll give it a go with a buddy. How about if..."

Rudely, Jiang Yixuan cut her off, asking, "What if? The investment association has not drawn quality investments, the program team is not well-known, and it is impossible to promote the follow-up marketing. Is she crazy, or are you crazy? She seems perplexed.

Hua Jiao: "Me..."

Jiang Yixuan: "Keep your eyes forward. Even after we broke up, I still think about her."

Hua Jiao quickly countered, saying, "If you don't want to turn around, why are you still marrying Xie Liyun?" At once the chance to attack.

"I already told you that it was arranged by the elders in the family, so I..." Jiang Yixuan sobbed.

She noticed Dou Chi emerge halfway through and said, "Let's not talk about it for now. Brother Chi is trying to find me."

Hua Jiao replied, "Oh, if you can't tell me, I'll hang up."

Calling her, Dou Chi said, "Let's go, Xuanxuan."

Jiang Yixuan said, "We are here."

In the office, the boss is waiting for her.

Dou Ban ordered his assistant, "You guys go out," as soon as he saw her enter. Both Dou Chi and Jiang Yixuan remain."

Dou Chi had a demonic visage despite wearing red and green clothing. He straightened up and lowered his brows to address his aunt, calling her "Mr. Dou."

Jiang Yixuan was asked by Dou Ban, who was humming, "What's the point of kicking someone on the set?"

In a casual manner, Jiang Yixuan remarked, "I kicked it. Nobody stopped me at the time, and Dou Chi wasn't present. It is not relevant to him."

With a chilly tone, Dou Ban said, "Why did you kick him? I am aware of Jiang Yixuan's volatile temper, but as you joined my team, you are obliged to follow my guidelines."

Dou Chi spoke quickly and stated, "Xuanxuan was not doing it for herself... there was a photographer in the crew who took pictures of the skirt of the third female lead," while Jiang Yixuan stayed mute. The girl was afraid; she was only sixteen or seventeen years old. In Xuanxuan Xuancai, the photographer was booted."

"Is this..." Though his visage relaxed slightly, Dou Ban's tone remained serious, saying, "The scheduled dramas and endorsements have ended. You need to determine if the performance can be finished."

"I know," nodded Jiang Yixuan. Rest easy, Mr. Dou.

Even though Dou Ban is a powerful, chilly woman, Jiang Yixuan still has a great deal of respect for her. Dou Ban assisted her in terminating her contract with the original employer and resigning after she had been blacklisted two years prior.

Jiang Yixuan's mood did not worsen after the large boss battered him a few times, but it also did not much improve.

She was not nearly as fortunate as Dou Chi, who was reprimanded by herself.

She heard Dou Chi crying out before she even stepped into the elevator: "Ah! But I was incorrect, Auntie. I didn't actually keep a young model around! Please refrain from using a feather duster to slap my face.

Jiang Yixuan couldn't suppress a chuckle. She contacted Zhiran and requested her to send her garments after laughing.

It was plainly wrong for me to wear this crimson suspender dress to see my elders. After changing, Jiang Yixuan appeared uncomfortable in the mirror wearing a jacket made of milky white cashmere.

She dislikes wearing these muted hues. She looks better in the hues that are bolder and more striking. But I have no choice but to put up with it today.

Following her exit from the elevator, Jiang Yixuan snapped a picture of the company's rear entrance, texted Xie Liyun her location, and said succinctly, "This is where."

The opposite side did not respond right away.

Zhiran was told by Jiang Yixuan not to wait and to return. You still have red eyes. When you get home, avoid using your phone to play games because you risk blinding yourself."

Zhiran grinned and remarked, having grown accustomed to Jiang Yixuan's manner of speaking for a long time: "Then I'll get off work early! Leave now! "Goodbye!"

Jiang Yixuan sighed with relief as she turned to face her back.

She had to go to Xie's house to work and act even though everyone else was off from work.

The message sent a few moments ago has not received a response.

After becoming impatient with the conversation dialog box and putting her phone screen in her pocket, Jiang Yixuan stood by the roadside to wait.

There was a chill in the air. Not all of the snow that fell over the last two days has melted. The distinct scent of freshly fallen snow permeated the air. Cold air surged into the lungs with each inhale. Jiang Yixuan furrowed the center of her brows, sensing that the residual anger in my heart had lessened somewhat on this particular day.

The snow returned in a short while, and this time it was even heavier.

After a long while of waiting, she became bored and lifted her head to catch a few snowflakes. The snowflakes melted in her palms before she could make out the shape of the hexagonal ice crystals properly.

Before lowering her hand, Jiang Yixuan pursed her lower lip and noticed a car parked on the side of the road.

At first look, the car's silver gray body is desirable due to its sleek lines and understated appearance.

It's Xie Liyun's vehicle.

The automobile door was opened by Jiang Yixuan.

We listened to Kun Opera carefully in the car.

It has a long-lasting, elegant, and soft Shuimo tone.

The car's windows were open, but the heater was running.

There's a steady fall of heavy snow outside the window.

The man in the driver's seat has on a peacock blue coat that is tough and clean, with a narrow waist. The hue is delicate, understated, and sophisticated.

The man looked up at her as he heard her voice. His shoulders were covered with his long black hair. Further than a pair of matching peacock blue tassel earrings gently swaying next to his snow-white cheeks, there were no further decorations.

Jiang Yixuan remained motionless as he stood next to the car.

With a tranquil demeanor akin to water curled up in her eyes and a smile as pure as an orchid, Xie Liyun said softly, "Jiang Yixuan. return home."