Chapter 246: Conflict with the Company
As Xia Wanyuan had expected, Jun Shiling knew everything.
Xia Wanyuan, who originally did not know any methods, gradually grasped the key points under Jun Shiling’s verbal guidance.
Xia Wanyuan had always been a fast learner. When she was fifty meters away from the first one, she still had to rely on the hoverboard. When she was at her second fifty meters, she could already throw the board away and swim properly.
Jun Shiling sat beside the pool and taught Xia Wanyuan the skills one by one. Nanny Li and the maids had long left the venue.
Xia Wanyuan’s actions were extremely standard, so she looked extremely beautiful. She was like a butterfly fluttering in the waves.
Although Xia Wanyuan wore a seemingly normal outfit, it actually had a restrained beauty when she wore it.
Her slender legs parted the waves in the water and closed again. They were as straight as chopsticks.
After soaking in the water, the bathing suit became even more fitting, perfectly outlining Xia Wanyuan’s figure. Jun Shiling felt that the room was stuffy and reached out to unbutton his shirt.
Half an hour later, Xia Wanyuan was already very skilled. She swam happily in the water. Jun Shiling felt extremely stuffy and wanted to go out for a breather.
The water in the pool was a little cold. According to the normal swimming steps, one needed to warm up before swimming. Otherwise, if they soaked in the cold water for too long, their legs would cramp.
Uncle Wang had withdrawn the professional teacher, so Xia Wanyuan naturally did not know to warm up. When Jun Shiling arrived, Xia Wanyuan had already entered the water, so he naturally did not let her get up again.
Hence, when Xia Wanyuan swam back and forth in the water, her right leg suddenly spasmed. Xia Wanyuan, who was lying in the water, suddenly flipped over.
Jun Shiling lowered his head to unbutton his shirt. When he looked up again, he saw Xia Wanyuan sinking into the water.
“What’s wrong?” Jun Shiling hurriedly got up and walked to the pool to check, only to see Xia Wanyuan struggling in the water.
With a splash, Jun Shiling jumped into the water.
Xia Wanyuan felt that her right leg was cold and numb, as if she did not feel anything. Some water from the pool was poured into her nose. Just as she was about to sink into the water, she saw Jun Shiling swimming towards her.
Xia Wanyuan subconsciously handed her hand over. Jun Shiling reached out and pulled her into his arms, then brought her out of the water.
Finally breathing air, Xia Wanyuan supported herself in Jun Shiling’s arms and panted heavily.
“You’ve been soaking for too long. Your leg is cramping. Don’t swim today,” Jun Shiling said as he carried Xia Wanyuan towards the shore.
Xia Wanyuan, who was wearing a swimsuit, was in Jun Shiling’s arms. Everything that Jun Shiling touched was shockingly snow-white.
Standing in the pool, Jun Shiling carried Xia Wanyuan ashore, but he did not go up. Instead, he stood in the water and massaged Xia Wanyuan’s calves.
Xia Wanyuan, who was drenched in water, was as fresh and moving as a lotus flower that had just come out of the water.
However, the figure outlined by the wet clothes was extremely provocative. Water droplets dripped down from her body, all the way to her chest, and disappeared. Just one look at her made Jun Shiling’s heart surge.
Jun Shiling’s large hand was warm as he pressed down on Xia Wanyuan’s calf. His gaze was not on Xia Wanyuan, but he lowered his head, thinking about something.
After a while…
“Alright, go and change first.” Jun Shiling stopped pinching Xia Wanyuan’s calf and turned to swim away.
For the umpteenth time that day, Jun Shiling sighed in his heart.
This woman was really troublesome and torturous.
He vented all his excess energy on exercising until his heart calmed down. Only then did Jun Shiling get up. Uncle Wang had already sent someone to deliver the clothes.
When Jun Shiling returned to the main building, Xia Wanyuan was drying her wet hair.
Jun Shiling walked over and took the hairdryer from the servant, gently blowing Xia Wanyuan’s hair.
Because Jun Shiling often helped her like this, Xia Wanyuan was already used to it. When Jun Shiling stood behind her, she found a suitable position herself and waited for Jun Shiling to blow dry her hair.
A smile flashed across Jun Shiling’s eyes, and her hair gradually became smooth in his hands.
“Teach me another swimming posture tomorrow?” Xia Wanyuan thought of the swimming competitions she had watched. There seemed to be a variety of swimming competitions.
Jun Shiling’s hand, which was brushing against his hair, paused. He seemed to have thought of something, and his earlobe turned red. His grip on Xia Wanyuan’s hair tightened.
After not receiving an answer for a long time, Xia Wanyuan could not help but ask, “Can’t you?”
“Sure.” Jun Shiling’s voice was a little low and hoarse.
Without Xiao Bao at home, Xia Wanyuan still remembered the awkwardness of waking up that morning and hugging Jun Shiling. Hence, Jun Shiling could only sleep in the secondary bedroom that night.
The lights in the secondary bedroom were switched on for the entire night, while Xia Wanyuan slept quite well in the master bedroom.
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“It’s already ten o’clock. Hasn’t she arrived yet?”
In Star Creation Entertainment, Li Yin picked up his watch again and frowned.
“Call Xia Wanyuan!” Li Yin shouted angrily at his assistant.
“I’ve already called her many times, CEO Li, but I can’t get through to Xia Wanyuan.”
“Where’s Chen Yun?” Li Yin felt humiliated from being played.
“It’s the same for Chen Yun’s phone. I can’t get through.”
As a manager, it was impossible for the phone to be disconnected for a long time unless he deliberately did not want to answer the phone.
“Get someone to stop all of Xia Wanyuan’s business activities!” Li Yin slammed the table fiercely, and the flesh on his body trembled. “This is too much.”
After hearing that the Xia family’s company had been restarted, the higher-ups of Star Creation Entertainment had sent people to investigate and see if Xia Wanyuan’s background was still around.
In the end, he realized that Xia Wanyuan’s father was no longer the company’s chairman. The person in charge of the company now was Shen Qian.
Since she no longer had her former background, Li Yin’s attitude towards Xia Wanyuan was no longer as tolerant as before.
Xia Wanyuan did not have many commercial activities. The promotion of a potato chip had already been completed, and only Ya Zi’s endorsement and the variety show was left.
When the original owner of the body signed the contract, the company bullied her for not understanding and signed an extremely unreasonable contract. It was fine when there was nothing wrong, but once there was a conflict with the company, it was basically based on the company’s interests.
Xia Wanyuan, who was preparing for the second episode of “I am a Big Star” variety show, received a notification from Star Creation Entertainment and directly withdrew.
Furthermore, the reason given by the company was “The artiste thinks that filming variety shows is tiring.”
The production team did not understand, nor did the netizens.
[ Can you still quit halfway?? Don’t you want your professional ethics anymore? ]
[ Come and go as you please. Although the orange platform isn’t a large platform, you can’t be so casual, right? ]
[ You’re tired from filming a variety show. Do you really think of yourself as a little princess? ]
[ Xia Wanyuan’s face is indeed good-looking, but her professional quality is really not admirable. ]
[ Emmmm. ]
Chapter 247: Ungrateful Princess?
The contact with variety programs were easy to dissolve, but not the sponsorship with Ya Zi. Ya Zi directly used the legal department of the Jun Corporation and negotiated with them.
They could terminate the contract, but Star Creation Entertainment would have to pay thirty million dollars first.
Star Creation Entertainment was not even willing to pay thirty thousand dollars for Xia Wanyuan, let alone thirty million dollars. They immediately gave up.
Although the termination of the contract could not be done, Star Creation Entertainment continued to play tricks. Internal staff kept spreading the news that Xia Wanyuan had repaid kindness with ingratitude, and that she became arrogant after getting some results, causing a conflict with the company.
Due to the video of the Starlight Ceremony, Xia Wanyuan’s popularity had been high for the past few days. In addition to her subtle relationship with the company, even Star Creation Entertainment had made its presence known to everyone.
After the company called Xia Wanyuan almost a hundred times, the call finally connected.
“Xia Wanyuan, do you still want to work in the company?! Let me tell you.” Li Yin picked up the phone and lost his temper.
Before Li Yin could finish, Xia Wanyuan continued, “What’s there to stay in a lousy company like Star Creation Entertainment?”
Before Li Yin could react, she hung up the phone.
In the meeting room, everyone and Li Yin looked at each other. “There’s no need to keep this artist anymore.”
Hence, after the meeting that day, Star Creation Entertainment’s official Weibo account posted a message.
@ Star Creation Entertainment’s official Weibo: “We’re very disappointed and heartbroken. When you were at your darkest, the company never gave up on you. When you walked towards the light, you looked down on this company.”
There was a short call recording attached below. In it were Xia Wanyuan’s words. “What’s there to stay in a lousy company like Star Creation Entertainment?”
[ I’m moving a small stool in the front row to sit. Beer, drinks, mineral water, peanuts, melon seeds, eight treasure porridge. ]
[ Is there a conflict? With Xia Wanyuan’s tone, how much does she look down on Star Creation Entertainment? At least this is a company that she has been in for three years. ]
[ Tsk, tsk. She’s the queen of the red carpet and the number one viewership. How can she still fancy her old lousy company? It doesn’t match her status as a princess. ]
[ Can the person in front stop being so sarcastic? The truth isn’t out yet, so how do you know that it must be Xia Wanyuan’s fault? Perhaps the company has let her down. ]
[ Tsk, when Xia Wanyuan was criticized by the entire Internet, only her company had sent out a clarification statement for her. Now that her reputation is a little better, she’s starting to despise the company?? She’s an ingrate. ]
The beauty of the Starlight Ceremony was too stunning. Everyone subconsciously became interested in the name Xia Wanyuan.
When they clicked on the topic, they had thought that it would be another beautiful photo. Who would have thought that it would be a drama with the company?
Some people who had eaten a round of melon seeds originally had a good impression of Xia Wanyuan because of the red carpet photos, but it was destroyed by this move that painted her as an ingrate.
As a professional entertainment company, Star Creation Entertainment had a set of professional public relations methods and a large number of fake reviewers.
In order to control the public opinion tightly in their hands, Star Creation Entertainment used the Internet Water Army to push the topic everywhere. Their preconceptions made people feel that Xia Wanyuan was an ingrate.
While the public opinion on the Internet was one-sided, Qin Wu suddenly posted on Weibo.
@ Qin Wu: “Xia Wanyuan and I filmed in the same production team. I don’t think she’s an ungrateful person. I’m waiting for the truth.”
Qin Wu’s fans waited for a long time. When the studio did not clarify that Qin Wu’s account had been hacked, they began to cry on Qin Wu’s Weibo.
Chapter 248: Xie Rou Publishes the Song
[ Brother, what’s wrong?? ]
[ Oh my god, Brother, did your account get hacked? Don’t be deceived by Xia Wanyuan. We know you’re kind. ]
[ Haha, do you fans treat people as idiots? He’s already in her twenties or thirties, yet hhe can still be lied to easily? I think this Qin Wu probably has an unclean relationship with Xia Wanyuan. Otherwise, why would he speak up for her? ]
[ The person in front, didn’t you brush your teeth this morning? Your mouth is so smelly. So what if he’s speaking for his colleague? Our brother is just a good person. Furthermore, the truth about Xia Wanyuan and the company hasn’t come out yet. Why are you so anxious to jump to conclusions? ]
[ Brother, I support you. As long as it’s someone you believe in, we believe in them too. ]
Although that was the case, the Internet was basically criticizing Xia Wanyuan one-sidedly. Qin Wu and Xia Wanyuan had also been CPed because of the drama, so some people in Qin Wu’s fan group had stopped being fans.
Many people criticized Qin Wu’s previous image for being packaged. After the incident with Xia Wanyuan, they had finally seen through Qin Wu’s twisted morals.
While people were feeling restless, Director Yang actually reposted Qin Wu’s Weibo and said, “Wanyuan is a very dedicated and serious young lady. I believe that she is not an ungrateful person.”
Some other people in the production team also reposted Qin Wu’s Weibo to express their support for Xia Wanyuan.
Not long after, Mr. Zhong Wei, who was certified as the country’s chief economist, also posted on Weibo.
In the past, Elder Zhong’s Weibo posts were all about universal economic knowledge, but today’s Weibo post was especially abnormal.
Elder Zhong only said one sentence, “What is right and what is wrong is in your heart. Little friend Xia is an extremely outstanding young lady. I believe in her.”Only then did everyone remember that Elder Zhong had specially invited Xia Wanyuan to attend the lecture and had even spoken for her. Could someone who was on good terms with Elder Zhong be someone with a bad character?
At this moment, everyone calmed down and stopped shouting. Instead, they waited quietly for a conclusion.
Just as everyone was paying close attention to Star Creation Entertainment, hoping that it would give a follow-up answer, Star Creation Entertainment suddenly announced that Xie Rou’s new album had been released and that electronic albums were being sold on various music platforms.
Everyone still had some impression of the short piece of music that was released back then. It was done very stunningly.
Now that the company had released an album, everyone put Xia Wanyuan’s matter aside and clicked on the album link.
Not long after, everyone clicked on it with a look of disbelief.
[ That’s too nice! ]
[ Wow, Xie Rou is really amazing. Oh my god, I think she’s the one who composed the lyrics and melody. ]
[ It’s really nice, so nice that someone like me, who doesn’t usually buy albums, wants to buy one and keep it at home. ]
[ I’m gone with this melody. It’s so beautiful!! Three ancient songs, three modern songs. They’re both exciting and gentle. Ahhh, Mommy, I’ve finally found my sleeping song. ]
[ That’s not right. How could Xie Rou write such a nice song with her standard? ]
There were also some doubtful voices, but it had to be said that the Internet Water Army of Star Creation Entertainment was still very powerful. They were all positive comments that filled the entire Weibo.
Xie Rou also reposted Star Creation Entertainment’s official Weibo post.
@ Xie Rou: “Thank you for the company’s nurturing. I haven’t released a new song in two years. In the past two years, I’ve been locking myself in my room and seeking the deepest peace in my heart. I’ve finally written a few songs that I’m barely satisfied with. I hope that my works will be liked by everyone.”
Chapter 249: The Princess and Master Jun Swimming Together
[???? You call this barely satisfactory?! You’re too humble. ]
[ It’s really nice. I think everyone has been praising Xia Wanyuan’s song recently. Compared to Xie Rou’s new song, the difference is like heaven and earth. ]
[ It’s nice, it’s nice!! Goddess is amazing! I want to buy a digital album and listen to it on loop! ]
[ Why do I feel that this music gives people the feeling that it’s similar to the melody and lyrics written by Xia Wanyuan? ]
[ Where did the person in front get so shameless? Xie Rou has already debuted for so many years. Xia Wanyuan’s standards are really not enough in front of Xie Rou. ]
Over the years, the domestic music market had been in a slump. The legends of the older generation had gradually withdrawn, and among the younger generation, no one could hold the fort. It had been a long time since the domestic album sales market had produced especially good results.
Once Xie Rou’s album was released, the Internet Water Army that Star Creation Entertainment had spread across all the platforms began to move. In addition, they had spent a lot of money to buy all sorts of promotions.
The name “The Light of Chinese Music” quickly spread. Even people who usually did not listen to songs knew that a very amazing album had appeared in the entertainment industry today.
Everyone tried to buy it. The beautiful melody instantly moved everyone’s hearts.2
In just a day, Xie Rou’s new album, called “Gentle Intents”, quickly reached the top of various music platforms and broke all sales records.
After releasing such an explosive album, all the major media outlets released the news one after another. Invisibly, it was another wave of publicity. Under the name of “The Light of Chinese Music”, Xie Rou became the most popular new singer in the country in a day.
“Not bad, not bad. It’s only one day of sales, but we’ve already got back all our capital. From now on, it’s time to lie down and collect money. Baby, you’re amazing.” Li Yin looked at the sales figures in the computer and touched Xie Rou’s waist happily.
“CEO Li, you’re the one who’s willing to support me. Without you, how could I have such good results?” Xie Rou smiled shyly and leaned on Li Yin gently. Li Yin was instantly aroused. He switched off the computer and buried his head in front of Xie Rou.
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“Jun Shiling, let’s swim.”
Xia Wanyuan, who had swum another round, crawled out of the water. The water droplets slid down her face, reflecting an extremely moving face without makeup.
Compared to the first day, Xia Wanyuan was much more proficient today. Furthermore, because she had done enough warm-ups before entering the water, Xia Wanyuan felt that her body could move more freely.
After swimming for a while, she felt that she had nothing to refer to, so she wanted to pull Jun Shiling along.
“Alright, I’ll accompany you if you want to swim. I’ll go and change,” Jun Shiling said and went to the changing room while Xia Wanyuan plunged into the water again.
After Xia Wanyuan finished swimming, she walked to the stage and picked up a bottle of water. Just as she was about to open it, she saw Jun Shiling walk out of the changing room.
Xia Wanyuan was stunned.
Jun Shiling was only wearing a pair of swimming trunks and a large white towel, but it still could not hide his good figure.
Jun Shiling was an extremely disciplined person. He worked out all year round, so his body lines were extremely perfect. He had just the right muscles, and one could vaguely see many pieces of abs.
As he walked, he had a strong sense of strength and a strong hormonal aura.
For some reason, Xia Wanyuan’s face flushed red. She suddenly regretted asking Jun Shiling to go into the water with her.
Jun Shiling slowly walked to Xia Wanyuan and squatted down, his eyes smiling. “Why is your face so red? Is it hot in the house?”
“Mm, it’s a little hot in the water.” Jun Shiling was so close that Xia Wanyuan could feel the heat from his body and that extremely strong and aggressive aura. Xia Wanyuan’s gaze drifted away, not daring to meet Jun Shiling’s gaze.
“Oh, the water is quite hot.” Jun Shiling glanced at the redness on Xia Wanyuan’s face and the corners of his lips curled up.
Xia Wanyuan felt a little hot. She picked up the bottle and twisted it, but found that she could not open it at all.
“Let me do it.” A strong hand took the water bottle and gently twisted it open. Xia Wanyuan was a little stunned when she saw the slightly bulging muscles on Jun Shiling’s arm when he twisted the cap.
It was not as if she had never seen a man’s body before. Every time after a big battle, there would always be piles of corpses on the battlefield. Those who survived had to bury the dead soldiers. At that time, she was filled with grief. When she saw her compatriots who had been changed into clean clothes and placed in coffins, she did not feel embarrassed.
At that moment, she suddenly realized that there was a huge difference between men and women.
“Looks good?” Jun Shiling swirled the water bottle in front of Xia Wanyuan, snapping her out of her daze.
Xia Wanyuan took the water bottle and, as expected, saw the obvious teasing in Jun Shiling’s eyes. She gulped down a mouthful of water and put down the bottle.
“No.”
Then, she plunged into the water again. However, when she turned around, the redness on her earlobe revealed everything. The smile in Jun Shiling’s eyes widened. He threw away the towel and jumped into the water, splashing water.
“Five laps. Let’s compete.” Xia Wanyuan had already stood at the starting point, and her expression had returned to normal.
“Alright, we have to add a bet to the competition.” Jun Shiling swam to Xia Wanyuan and stood beside her. “Then if you win, I’ll lose based on your condition. If I win, you’ll lose based on mine. How about that?”
“Okay!” Xia Wanyuan nodded.
The two of them prepared themselves at the starting point. Jun Shiling waved his hand, and the two of them flew out like arrows that had left the bow.
Jun Shiling was a good swimmer to begin with and was extremely fast. What surprised him was that Xia Wanyuan had improved at a godly speed than he had imagined.
Yesterday, she did not even know basic movements. Now, Xia Wanyuan was on par with him.
One round after another, Jun Shiling maintained his rhythm. Xia Wanyuan had always been by his side and had never fallen behind.
Soon, it was the last lap. Both of them increased their speed at the last 50 meters.
Di!
The announcement for the endpoint sounded. The two of them had reached the endpoint at the same time.
“It’s a draw?” Xia Wanyuan crawled out of the water and took a deep breath.
“No, I’m taller than you, but we arrived at the end at the same time. You won.”
“Are you giving in to me?” Xia Wanyuan laughed.
“No, I’m just admitting defeat.”
Xia Wanyuan removed her goggles, and her face was covered in water droplets. Jun Shiling took a towel from the side and walked to Xia Wanyuan, helping her wipe carefully.
Xia Wanyuan raised her head, making her eyebrows look even darker and her lips rosy. Jun Shiling suddenly stopped wiping.
Xia Wanyuan, who had her eyes closed, sensed Jun Shiling stop. She opened her eyes and met Jun Shiling’s deep eyes.
Chapter 250: Master Jun Is Scheming
At that moment, Jun Shiling was very close to Xia Wanyuan. Xia Wanyuan raised her head slightly and could see the warmth in his eyes. Xia Wanyuan immediately recalled that time in the apartment, Jun Shiling’s eyes had been equally hot.
Xia Wanyuan sensed that something was wrong and wanted to take a step back, but Jun Shiling held her shoulders.
“Don’t always flirt with me.” Jun Shiling’s hand that was wiping Xia Wanyuan’s face began to move again. His actions were extremely slow as he wiped from her forehead to her ear, slowly drying the water on Xia Wanyuan’s face.
“What flirt? Xia Wanyuan’s eyes widened slightly. When did I flirt with him?
“Isn’t it flirtatious for a woman to close her eyes in front of a man?” Jun Shiling looked at Xia Wanyuan with an extremely deep gaze. Xia Wanyuan could feel the heat from his hand passing through the towel.
“You…” Xia Wanyuan was shocked and wanted to explain, but her eyes were covered by the towel in Jun Shiling’s hand.
“You succeeded.”
Jun Shiling’s deep voice sounded in Xia Wanyuan’s ears.
Xia Wanyuan was about to ask what had succeeded when the cold smell of pine wafted towards her.
Xia Wanyuan could have dodged it, but at that moment, she was a little flustered. Under Jun Shiling’s cold and pine fragrance, she had thought of many things, but she had never thought of pushing him away.
Jun Shiling also noticed this, and the corners of his lips curled up. The warmth in his eyes grew as he gently covered the vermillion in front of him.
Unlike the previous time when he was domineering in the apartment, Jun Shiling was overly gentle this time.
Every tiny movement exuded extreme patience and tolerance.
The most intruding yet gentle movement stunned Xia Wanyuan for a moment. Caught off guard, Jun Shiling knocked open her private territory.
Finally, he had entered the territory he had coveted for a long time. Jun Shiling skillfully swept through every place that could stir Xia Wanyuan’s heart.
In the net that Jun Shiling had woven with extreme patience, Xia Wanyuan was pulled into this gentle dream.
Her eyes were covered by the towel, and she could not see anything around her. She could only feel that Jun Shiling’s aura was all around her, and it was all his passionate plunder.
After a long time, Jun Shiling finally reluctantly withdrew from this territory. As if he felt that it was not enough, he did not leave Xia Wanyuan completely. Instead, he moved from the corners of her lips to her cheeks, to her temples, and then gently stroked Xia Wanyuan’s bright red ear.
Xia Wanyuan shuddered and seemed to have woken up from Jun Shiling’s gentleness. She dodged Jun Shiling’s movement to continue.
“Don’t be like this. I’ll go back first.” Xia Wanyuan’s emotions were complicated. It was as if there were tens of thousands of threads twining together. She did not know where the head and tail were.
Jun Shiling did not stop her this time. His eyes were already dark.
Even if he had strong self-control, he was afraid that he would not be able to control himself if he continued.
Xia Wanyuan turned around and walked up the steps. However, after being snatched by Jun Shiling for so long, her footsteps were a little weak. In addition, she was flustered and her thoughts were complicated. She did not notice that she had stepped on empty air on the steps.
Then, she fell straight into the pool. Jun Shiling reached out and pulled her into his arms, preventing the water from entering her ears.
Xia Wanyuan stood still with Jun Shiling’s help when she heard Jun Shiling say with a smile, “You still said you didn’t flirt with me? Again?”
Xia Wanyuan wanted to retort, but she was still in Jun Shiling’s arms. Xia Wanyuan looked at Jun Shiling reproachfully. “Jun Shiling, you…”
“Alright, it’s cold in the water. Let’s go up.” Jun Shiling smiled and deliberately took half a step back.