Five days later.
Fang Miaomiao looked at Xin Xuanlai, who stood before her with a triumphant smile.
"What are you doing? Strutting around like a peacock showing off its feathers."
"Hehe." Xin Xuanlai sheepishly scratched his head. "Madam, I'm in love."
"So you're in love... so what?" Fang Miaomiao paused, wondering why he was telling her.
Suddenly, she thought of something. "You mean you've finally won over Xiao Zhi'er?"
"Mm-hmm." Xin Xuanlai nodded. "Xiao Zhi'er agreed to my request last night."
Fang Miaomiao scrutinized him from head to toe before saying, "You better treat her well. If I find out Xiao Zhi'er is being bullied or has been crying, don't say I didn't warn you."
"How could I dare?" Xin Xuanlai cried out, feigning innocence. "Xiao Zhi'er bullied me the whole time. I wouldn't dare bully her."
Fang Miaomiao raised an eyebrow. "Xiao Zhi'er is that formidable?"
She had never seen Xiao Zhi'er lose her temper. Even when bullied, she would just blush, glare indignantly, and huff.
"Madam, I am absolutely sincere about Xiao Zhi'er. You have to believe me."
"Believe what?"
Seeing someone approach, Xin Xuanlai immediately stood at attention. "Master Wen."
"What are you two talking about?"
"Reporting good news to Madam."
"Good news?"
Xin Xuanlai nodded emphatically. "Yes, Xiao Zhi'er and I are together now."
"You didn't bully her?"
Xin Xuanlai quickly shook his head. "How could I dare?"
"That's good." Wen Zhiyan nodded with satisfaction.
He figured once Yu Zhi was in capable hands, Miaomiao would be at ease, and he could then take over Yu Zhi's work and become Miaomiao's little assistant.
Then, he could be with Miaomiao every day.
The thought alone made him feel wonderful.
Fang Miaomiao looked at Wen Zhiyan.
"What is it?"
"Why do I feel like you're acting strange? What are you up to?"
Wen Zhiyan sat down next to Fang Miaomiao. "Framed! What bad ideas could I have? I just decided that I could be closer to you then."
Fang Miaomiao's eyebrows rose. She quickly understood. "You're planning to replace Xiao Zhi'er's job?"
"Can't I?" Wen Zhiyan raised an eyebrow. "Your husband is all-capable."
"You and your skills," Fang Miaomiao said, torn between laughter and tears. "Then you'll have to get an assistant certificate."
"Leave it to me. I think I can do it."
"Then good luck."
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"Master Wen, what's my next assignment?"
"Go abroad. Will you go?"
Xin Xuanlai quickly realized. "Is it related to President Fang's business?"
"Yes, to negotiate a partnership."
Xin Xuanlai nodded. "I'll go prepare downstairs now."
"Mm."
After Xin Xuanlai left, Wen Zhiyan pulled Fang Miaomiao into his embrace.
"Why did you decide to send him away?" Fang Miaomiao asked, puzzled.
"I just wanted to see if someone was blinded by love."
"Are you saying that if Xin Xuanlai was blinded by love, you wouldn't want to keep him?"
"No matter what one does, one's mind should remain as clear as possible."
Only when one is clear-headed can one make the right judgments.
He supported his subordinates in their romantic pursuits, even giving them time off when there wasn't much work.
But when it came to work, they should be giving it their all.
"As expected of a capitalist," Fang Miaomiao said, giving him a thumbs-up.
"This is what you call a capitalist?"
Fang Miaomiao burrowed into Wen Zhiyan's arms. "I wonder when our next variety show will be."
"Don't worry, it will definitely be somewhere good."
"Did you warn Director Chen?"
Wen Zhiyan stroked Fang Miaomiao's head. "I don't need to warn him."
"Hm?"
"When Cui Tong returned last time, he couldn't lift his arms for two days," Wen Zhiyan said calmly.
"Good heavens, that's outrageous!" Fang Miaomiao's eyes widened. "But Brother Cui seemed quite strong?"
"Very strong?" Wen Zhiyan raised an eyebrow and kissed Fang Miaomiao on the forehead. "Obviously, I'm the strongest."
"How can you be so shameless?"
"I'm shameless?" Wen Zhiyan raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"
"Ahem, let's get serious."
"No man wants to see the woman he loves suffer with him."
Fang Miaomiao nodded thoughtfully. "Then I'll wait for good news tomorrow."
"Alright, I guarantee my Miaomiao will be satisfied."
If not, he would deduct Chen Tianming's investment.
"Such a powerful CEO."
Wen Zhiyan smiled. "I'm not some domineering CEO, just an ordinary investor."
"Right, right, right."
...
"Oh my god." Cui Mantong stared at the luxurious villa before her, questioning if her eyes were playing tricks on her.
She rubbed her eyes.
[Hahaha, I know exactly what Mantong is thinking. This is hilarious.]
[I've guessed it too. Speaking of which, doesn't Chen Tianming have some scheme brewing again? Remember last time he lost a bet and made the guests play all day, only to increase their workload later, exhausting even strong men like Cui Tong.]
[I don't think so. The investors for this show are Master Wen and President Cui. If they offend them, can Director Chen even continue this show?]
[It seems, perhaps, there's some truth to that. But I'm still curious if Director Chen will stubbornly resist.]
[He can't. Didn't you notice the cars picking up Mantong and the others have changed from buses to sedans this time?]
"Sister Mantong."
"Long time no see. How did everyone rest after returning?"
Inside the villa's living room.
Cui Mantong slumped onto the sofa, utterly exhausted. "Don't even mention it. I spent two days just lying down."
It was more taxing than accompanying Cui Tong.
It was too painful.
"Me too," Fang Miaomiao chimed in, raising her hand. "My arms still hurt."
Chen Huan poured them both a cup of hot water. "You two lack exercise."
Fang Miaomiao and Cui Mantong exchanged glances and said in unison, "Exercise is impossible. It'll never happen."
"Why?"
Fang Miaomiao stated with righteous indignation, "Because it's exhausting."
Why exercise? She barely had enough time to lie down each day, let alone exercise.
"Is that so?" Chen Huan asked, looking puzzled. "Is it because I'm used to exercising that it feels normal to me?"
The two nodded vigorously, affirming that Chen Huan's statement was absolutely correct.
[Hahaha, the way these two nod together is killing me! I feel like Chen Huan is suddenly speechless. Though, I don't like exercising either.]
[I think it's fine. These two clearly lack self-discipline. I don't know how those two exceptional individuals fell for people like this. If it were me, I would have dumped them long ago.]
[Hey, you upstairs. They're industry elites, and you're just a rat hiding behind your phone, spewing random comments.]