Chapter 281: Goodnight, Little Princess
His deep and magnetic voice seemed to have a hook, scratching Xia Wanyuan’s ear until it was red.
However, Xia Wanyuan did not seem to be at a disadvantage. “Why, don’t you know how to?”
Xia Wanyuan guessed that Jun Shiling would not. After all, the tall and cold Jun Shiling did not match the various fairy tales.
“I wouldn’t have originally, but since you want to listen, I’ll try to tell it.” Jun Shiling’s tone was filled with deep indulgence and helplessness.
“Mm,” Xia Wanyuan replied softly.
Jun Shiling was a very magical person. Even if it was a cliché story about a prince or princess, he could still tell it with great interest.
“The little prince has finally saved the princess from the dragon. At their wedding ceremony, seeing the princess’s shy expression, the little prince could not help but ask, ‘My supreme princess, may I kiss you?’”
It was originally a line from a fairy tale, but when it was read out by Jun Shiling, it had a hint of lingering feeling.
Jun Shiling’s aggressive aura, his strength and passion, and those deliberately suppressed memories were hooked by Jun Shiling’s words.
As Jun Shiling spoke, his voice suddenly lowered. He clearly saw the confusion in Xia Wanyuan’s eyes. “What are you thinking about?”
“Nothing.” Xia Wanyuan buried herself in the blanket and covered her burning cheeks.
“Okay, can the little princess sleep now?” Jun Shiling saw Xia Wanyuan’s unnatural expression and his eyes were deep.
“Ok.” This “little princess” made Xia Wanyuan’s ears burn even more.
“Goodnight.”
“Good night.”
After hanging up the phone, Xia Wanyuan quickly fell asleep, while Jun Shiling sat by the window and looked at the bright lights outside. He could not help but miss her.
It was a good night’s sleep.
It was a sleepless night.
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Hays acted very quickly. Just as the promotional activity ended, they found Chen Yun and Tang Yin and discussed the terms and details of the cooperation.
Then, the official Weibo account of Hays posted an official announcement.
@ Hays Official: “@ Xia Wanyuan, welcome the new spokesperson for the China region. I look forward to working together and enjoying the fun together in the future. Every time you celebrate, you will have potato chips accompanying you.”
The company’s publicity department thought about it again and again. They felt that Xia Wanyuan’s live-stream was already very attractive to people, so they intercepted a video of Xia Wanyuan eating potato chips and matched it with the high-definition microphone that kept her voice and the sounds.
The satisfied expression on Xia Wanyuan’s face when she ate the potato chips matched the crisp sound of her bite. It made everyone salivate.
[ Why does it smell so good… ]
[ She’s so cute when she eats. What kind of godly beauty is this? ]
[ Although you guys always say that Xia Wanyuan is bad in every way, the way she eats is really amazing. I like her so much. ]
[ I’ll arrange for potato chips soon. I can’t stand this crisp sound anymore. ]
[ Xia Wanyuan’s resources are really doing well now. The first endorsement is Ya Zi, and the second endorsement is Hays. My mother, this starting point is too amazing. ]
[ After all, Xia Wanyuan is now considered a member of the Jun Corporation. Wasn’t her original company acquired by the Jun Corporation? ]
Although the Jun Corporation had acquired Star Creation Entertainment, this was a business that the subsidiary company had expanded. To the huge Jun Corporation, it was not worth mentioning, so all the businesses were handled by the subsidiary company, Da Kun Entertainment.
CEO Wang, who had been dismissed, had some family connections. After being dismissed by Star Creation Entertainment, he could not take this lying down, so he sent someone to pull some strings and became a higher-up of Star Creation Entertainment.
His reputation among the celebrities was very bad. Originally, because of his departure and the acquisition of the Jun Corporation, the celebrities who felt that they had finally made it to the end suddenly felt like dark clouds had gathered.
The entertainment industry was like this. As long as one had the capital, they could do many things. This was also the reason why Xia Wanyuan’s acting skills were so bad back then and she could still get those resources. It was because she had the money to throw in.
“Meeting?” It was rare for Xia Wanyuan to have nothing on today and was sunbathing in the courtyard, but Tang Yin called and said that the company wanted to sign a new contract with the celebrities and meet all the celebrities in the company.
Xia Wanyuan tidied up briefly, and Tang Yin and the rest came to pick her up.
When Xia Wanyuan arrived at the company, the usually empty car park was already filled with all sorts of cars.
Walking into the building, it was as if they had arrived at a place where handsome men and beautiful women gathered. As expected of the number-one Star Creation Entertainment Company in the industry, it indeed had many celebrities under it.
Xia Wanyuan looked around and retracted her gaze. However, from the moment Xia Wanyuan walked into the hall, everyone’s gazes were gathered on her.
Xia Wanyuan had always been an awkward character in Star Creation Entertainment. In the past, she was a wonder who had brought funds into the production team. Basically, no one in the company looked up to her or brought her along to play.
The current Xia Wanyuan’s popular drama “The Long Ballad” had a very good reputation. The first endorsement she received was Ya Zi. It was said that she had even accepted a spokesperson for Hays. The first album she released had also sold very well. She was simply enviable.
Everyone curiously sized up the current Xia Wanyuan, who was at the peak of her career, before exclaiming in their hearts.
Why do I feel that Xia Wanyuan is much more beautiful than before?
Everyone in the entertainment industry was good at socializing. Although they were jealous of Xia Wanyuan, they were very passionate on the surface.
“Wanyuan, long time no see. Let’s go in together.” A beautiful woman in a white tight-fitting dress walked towards Xia Wanyuan and reached out to grab her hand.
In Xia Wanyuan’s memory, there was really no one in this company who had a good relationship with her. Hence, Xia Wanyuan turned sideways and walked past Liu Ling’s hand. She did not stop walking forward, leaving Liu Ling awkwardly holding her hand in the air.
Everyone was already very unhappy with Xia Wanyuan. Seeing her arrogant look, they hated her even more.
Thinking of the conflict between Xia Wanyuan and CEO Wang, everyone gloated. It seemed like there was going to be a good show later. Hence, they followed Xia Wanyuan and walked towards the meeting room.
In the hall-like meeting room, the management was already sitting in the first row. Xia Wanyuan had just walked in when she saw a pair of familiar turbid eyes.
Wang Dong? He could actually work at Star Creation Entertainment?
Xia Wanyuan raised an eyebrow slightly, but she only glanced at him once before looking away. The scene of Xia Wanyuan panicking when she saw him did not appear, causing the gloominess in Wang Dong’s eyes to grow.
In such a meeting, everyone had their own corresponding seats. Tang Yin accompanied Xia Wanyuan and searched for a while, but she could not find the place where Xia Wanyuan’s name was printed. Tang Yin wanted to continue searching, but she was stopped by Xia Wanyuan.
“You won’t find it.”
Chapter 282: Someone Bullied the Princess
“What’s wrong?” Most of the people in the hall had already taken their seats. Tang Yin still wanted to go to the other row to see if there was Xia Wanyuan’s seat.
“There shouldn’t be a seat with my name printed in this place.” Xia Wanyuan glanced at Wang Dong’s smug gaze and knew that he was definitely involved in this matter.
It was already time for the meeting. Everyone was basically here and they sat at their seats.
Hence, Xia Wanyuan, who was standing in the middle of the meeting room, appeared especially eye-catching. Various gazes landed on her.
What surprised everyone was that Xia Wanyuan did not throw a tantrum like before. Instead, she was exceptionally calm and composed.
“Aiyah, what’s wrong with the staff? How could they have missed out on our Star Creation Entertainment’s top actress?” Wang Dong spoke at that moment. His mouth was set, and his eyes were filled with smugness. “Quick, bring a chair over for our top actress.”
The staff sent by Da Kun Entertainment to handle the company’s matters did not know much about Star Creation Entertainment’s situation. Although they felt that Wang Dong’s actions were a little too much, they could not deny that Wang Dong had a very good relationship with the vice president of Da Kun Entertainment, so they could not say much.
The staff at the side had long been prepared. They brought in a very short stool that was only half a stool tall.
“Wanyuan, just suffer for a while. Sigh, you know too that the company is poor. Because of you, the company has lost all its assets. We’re really in a shortage of resources. Just make do with it. Ah.” Wang Dong gestured for the staff to bring a chair over to Xia Wanyuan.
The employees moved the stool to Xia Wanyuan’s feet. Xia Wanyuan looked at the stool and then at the mocking crowd in the meeting room.
Then, under everyone’s surprised gazes, she walked straight to the chair at the front of the meeting room and sat down.
“Isn’t there another chair here?” Xia Wanyuan finally spoke. Her cold voice seemed to cause a snow in everyone’s hearts.
“Get up quickly. That’s a seat that only the boss of the company can sit on!” Wang Dong was panicking, but he was already smiling in his heart.
This Xia Wanyuan really did not know the rules.
In theory, Jun Shiling was the big boss of Star Creation Entertainment that the Jun Corporation had bought over, but how could a person like Jun Shiling come to a Star Creation Entertainment’s meeting?
Although he would not come, they had to leave behind the seat that belonged to him. The centermost seat in the meeting room was reserved for Jun Shiling. He did not expect Xia Wanyuan to be so unruly as to sit in Jun Shiling’s seat directly. Now, without him needing to do anything, the people from Da Kun Entertainment would not let her off easily.
“Don’t try to be hypocritical. Since you invited us to a meeting, you should know your place. Stacking the desk against me doesn’t work.” Xia Wanyuan’s words were equivalent to tearing off the cover on her face.
The onlookers were amused. This was probably still that arrogant and despotic Xia Wanyuan. She did not give Wang Dong any face.
Wang Dong did not expect Xia Wanyuan to be so direct. He looked at the vice president of Da Kun Entertainment. “Look at this.”
“I’ve really seen it for myself. Miss Xia, what a big temper you have.” The vice president of Da Kun did not expect Xia Wanyuan to be so stubborn. “Miss Xia, you might not know this, but the seat you’re sitting in belongs to CEO Jun. Miss Xia, you have no right to sit in it. If you refuse to get up, we can only resort to forceful means.”
Chapter 283: Can I Hug You?
“Then you can try.” Xia Wanyuan had a calm expression as if she did not care about the person in front of her at all.
“Someone, invite Miss Xia out.” The vice president of Da Kun called the security in. He emphasized the word ‘invite’.
The tall and strong security guards directly entered and walked towards Xia Wanyuan. Xia Wanyuan moved her wrist slightly, and her entire body entered a state of alertness.
Seeing that Xia Wanyuan did not move, the security guard reached out to grab her arm. However, before he could touch her, Xia Wanyuan had already kicked his knee. It was unknown where Xia Wanyuan had kicked, but the security guard felt a numbing sensation in his leg and knelt down.
Seeing that their partner had been beaten up, and that they had the Vice President’s permission in advance, the others surrounded Xia Wanyuan, wanting to subdue her directly.
Bang! The door of the meeting room was suddenly opened. Everyone in the room was attracted to the door. Even the security guards’ hands stopped in midair.
Four men in black opened the door and stood by the door as if they were opening the way for the person behind them.
Just as everyone was confused, an extremely handsome and cold face that they had only seen on television news appeared in front of everyone.
Jun Shiling, who was already exuding a fierce aura, felt the coldness on his body almost materialize when he saw the security guards reaching for Xia Wanyuan’s hand. It was as if blades of ice and frost were scraping against everyone present.
“C-C… CEO… Jun?” The vice president of Da Kun was shocked and delighted. As a subsidiary of the Jun Corporation, how could he have the right to see Jun Shiling usually? Now that he had actually seen the living Jun Shiling, he was simply excited.
Not only him, but everyone present was basically boiling with excitement. On the one hand, everyone was shocked by Jun Shiling’s powerful aura, and on the other hand, they were happy that they had actually seen Jun Shiling with their own eyes.
Who was Jun Shiling? He was a man who could make the world tremble with a stomp of his feet. If one was lucky enough to be recognized by Jun Shiling, it would be equivalent to soaring into the sky in the entertainment industry.
Who wouldn’t want such a good thing? The smart female celebrities had already begun to touch up their makeup.
However, Lin Jing’s words crushed everyone’s hopes.
“Everyone, leave the meeting room. Wang Dong, the Deputy CEO of Da Kun, Xia Wanyuan, stay behind.”
Everyone looked at Xia Wanyuan gloatingly. This person had actually bumped into CEO Jun’s gun. She would probably die miserably.
Only Tang Yin looked at Jun Shiling in admiration. He came over directly with a call and was so fast and reliable. Since Jun Shiling was here, she was relieved and followed everyone out of the meeting room.
After Lin Jing said that, everyone quickly packed up and left the meeting room. Soon, there were only five people left in the meeting room.
“CEO Jun, why did you come to this small company? If you have anything to tell us, we can settle it for you directly.”
The vice president and Wang Dong hurriedly stood up and bowed to Jun Shiling, their voices filled with extreme respect and flattery.
“Why aren’t you getting up?!”
The vice president was about to welcome Jun Shiling to the main seat when he realized that Xia Wanyuan was still sitting steadily on the chair. She didn’t even stand up, so he immediately shouted at Xia Wanyuan.
“Who are you shouting at?”
Jun Shiling’s cold voice sounded behind him, making the vice president tremble in fear. “This little artiste is insensible and is stuck in your seat. I’m lecturing her, CEO Jun, I definitely have no intention of shouting at you.”
When he entered the door just now, Jun Shiling did not dare to look at Xia Wanyuan. He was afraid that he could not help it. Now that everyone had left, Jun Shiling finally looked at Xia Wanyuan carefully.
She seems to have lost some weight. I have to feed her more.
Seeing that Jun Shiling was silent for a long time, the vice president and Wang Dong stole a glance at Jun Shiling fearfully. Then, they realized that Jun Shiling, who had just looked like the King of Hell, was now looking gentle.
The person he was looking at gently was Xia Wanyuan, who was sitting at the head of the table.
A terrifying thought surged from the bottom of their hearts. At the same time, an uncontrollable chill arose from within their bodies.
In the next moment, Jun Shiling’s actions turned the coldness into a monstrous icy wave that almost froze them to death.
“Are you hungry?” Jun Shiling stepped forward and poured Xia Wanyuan a cup of tea. Xia Wanyuan took it naturally and drank it, as if she had practiced this action a thousand times.
“A little.” After drinking a mouthful of tea, the warm tea aroused the hunger in his stomach.
“You seem to have lost some weight. Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat.” The corners of Jun Shiling’s lips curled up into a smile.
The vice president and Wang Dong, who had been watching the entire conversation, were stunned.
Now, they were certain that they had kicked an iron plate. But how could Xia Wanyuan be related to Jun Shiling?!
It was only when Jun Shiling and Xia Wanyuan disappeared from the meeting room that the two of them slowly recovered.
Wait!!! What did CEO Jun mean by making us watch the entire process? The two of them felt a chill in the depths of their hearts. The more they knew, the faster they would die.
Furthermore, the scene of them ganging up to bully Xia Wanyuan was directly encountered by Jun Shiling.
At the thought of this, their legs turned weak.
*Oh no, it was really over this time.*The Deputy CEO glanced at Wang Dong beside him and was furious. If not for this person coming to give me money, how could I have gotten into such trouble? He immediately punched Wang Dong.
Wang Dong was shocked and afraid. He did not react for a moment. The left side of his face was swollen from the Deputy CEO’s punch, but he was not in the mood to argue with the Deputy CEO anymore. This time, he really felt that he was doomed.
Xia Wanyuan followed Jun Shiling into the car. There was a strange silence in the car.
The chauffeur in front had learned his lesson. As long as Xia Wanyuan was in the car, the partition would be up, blocking everything completely and not giving him any chance to be a third wheel.
Sensing Jun Shiling’s gaze on her, Xia Wanyuan could not help but look up. However, Jun Shiling’s gaze burned her. “How did you know I was in the company?”
“I just got off the plane and received Tang Yin’s message, so I rushed over.” There was no one else here. Jun Shiling’s gaze swept across Xia Wanyuan inch by inch impudently.
Feeling Jun Shiling’s overwhelming aura around her, Xia Wanyuan’s heart palpitated.
She had a feeling that Jun Shiling seemed to be more domineering than before when he came back from his business trip. He was like a snow wolf that finally began to show its claws to its prey after lying low for a long time.
“I was there for two days,” Jun Shiling suddenly said.
“Mm.” Xia Wanyuan nodded.
“Can I hug you?” Jun Shiling’s words made Xia Wanyuan look up and meet Jun Shiling’s gentle eyes. At that moment, his eyes were filled with seriousness. “I promised you last time that I wouldn’t touch you without your permission. Now, am I allowed to hug you?”
Chapter 284: Let’s Not Get a Divorce, Okay?
Xia Wanyuan was stunned. The warmth in Jun Shiling’s eyes was too hot, causing her to have no choice but to have a thought that made her heart palpitate.
“You?” Xia Wanyuan subconsciously clenched her fists. Even her breathing stopped for a moment.
“Can I?” Jun Shiling remained sitting straight. No one moved, but his deep eyes were fixed on Xia Wanyuan.
It was clearly an extremely gentlemanly sentence, but Jun Shiling’s words were extremely aggressive, causing Xia Wanyuan to panic.
Looking at Xia Wanyuan’s flustered expression, the corners of Jun Shiling’s lips curled up.
He did not see any resistance in those clear eyes.
Xia Wanyuan did not know what to say. The car fell silent for a moment, but Xia Wanyuan could feel Jun Shiling’s gaze on her, as if he had to wait for an answer.
Xia Wanyuan knew that the best answer was to decline, but she, who had always been decisive, could not say those two simple words.
The atmosphere in the silent car became even more oppressive.
Finally, Xia Wanyuan could not hold it in anymore. She looked up with some helplessness. “Just hug me. Stop staring at me like that.”
Jun Shiling, who was in front of her, suddenly smiled. He was like a jade tree on the peak of the bright moon. A cool breeze came and scattered flowing light on the ground.
Jun Shiling rarely smiled, and such a gentle smile was even rarer.
This was the second time Jun Shiling had smiled like this in front of Xia Wanyuan.
However, this was the first time Xia Wanyuan had seen such a smile.
Even Xia Wanyuan, who had never been interested in beauty, was stunned.
While she was stunned, Jun Shiling had already pulled her into his arms. The familiar scent of pine instantly enveloped Xia Wanyuan.
When Jun Shiling said that he just wanted to hug her, he really hugged her gently. He did not speak or do anything else.
From what Xia Wanyuan knew, the previous intimate contacts had somewhat misfired.
This gentle hug had nothing to do with desire or passion, but it made her feel Jun Shiling’s gentleness more than ever.
Staying in Jun Shiling’s arms, Xia Wanyuan could not deny that she felt relieved. There was also a hint of joy that had always been ignored from the bottom of her heart. Now, in this quiet and peaceful car, she had finally captured it.
“Are you?” Xia Wanyuan hesitated to ask the question in her heart.
“Yes,” Jun Shiling replied affirmatively before Xia Wanyuan could finish.
Through the thin summer shirt, Xia Wanyuan could feel Jun Shiling’s strong heartbeat.
Actually, she was very flustered. She didn’t even know what she was about to ask. Jun Shiling’s “yes” made her even more flustered. Yes what?
“Let me ask you a question.” Jun Shiling’s voice sounded by her ear again. It was magnetic and numb, dying Xia Wanyuan’s ear red.
“What question?”
“Have you thought of me in the two days I was away on a business trip?”
Xia Wanyuan pursed her lips. She had never been a liar.
In the past two days, of course she thought of Jun Shiling. Many times.
When no one handed her water, when no one peeled the prawns, when no one blew her hair, when no one shared the difficulties of work with her…
Xia Wanyuan hesitated for a long time and did not speak. The smile in Jun Shiling’s eyes grew.
He felt that he knew the answer.
Jun Shiling let go of Xia Wanyuan and looked into her eyes seriously. “Let’s not get a divorce, okay?”
Chapter 285: I Miss You
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
This time, Xia Wanyuan did not avoid Jun Shiling’s gaze.
Hence, she saw the burning warmth in Jun Shiling’s eyes and the gentleness that seeped out of the corners of his eyes.
All those things that she usually ignored were suddenly connected in her heart.
“Okay?” Jun Shiling asked again. Jun Shiling, who had always been decisive in killing, actually had an imperceptible tremble in his voice.
He stared intently into Xia Wanyuan’s eyes, afraid that he would see a hint of rejection.
“I don’t know.” After a moment of silence, Xia Wanyuan finally spoke.
Xia Wanyuan was not a hesitant person, but at this moment, she could not tell what she was feeling.
She admitted that she seemed to have unconsciously relied on Jun Shiling, but she did not know how to face this unfamiliar emotion.
A dim light flashed across Jun Shiling’s eyes, but at least he did not hear any rejection from her. He felt very lucky.
“Then I’ll give you time. Grandpa’s birthday is in half a month. I hope that when the time comes, you can congratulate him as the real Madam Jun.”
“Mm.” Xia Wanyuan nodded.
“Can I hug you again?” Before Xia Wanyuan could answer, Jun Shiling pulled her into his arms.
Although Xia Wanyuan stiffened for a moment, she did not reject him. A smile flashed across Jun Shiling’s eyes.
“Aren’t you hot?” Xia Wanyuan was a little speechless. As she hugged him, she could feel the heat from Jun Shiling.
Jun Shiling chuckled and placed his hand on Xia Wanyuan’s shoulder. He tightened his grip slightly, letting her lean closer to his chest.
“Can you feel it?” Jun Shiling’s voice brushed past Xia Wanyuan’s ear, causing her to panic for no reason.
“What?” Xia Wanyuan could not help but ask.
“It’s beating very quickly.” Jun Shiling pulled Xia Wanyuan into his arms.
Xia Wanyuan could feel Jun Shiling’s heart beating strongly and quickly through the thin summer clothes.
The presence of this heart was too great. Xia Wanyuan struggled for a while, wanting to get out of Jun Shiling’s arms.
“I missed you.” Jun Shiling lowered his head and whispered into Xia Wanyuan’s ear.
Xia Wanyuan’s struggles suddenly stopped. Then, her face rapidly turned red.
Jun Shiling naturally saw the red tips of Xia Wanyuan’s ears. This time, he was finally willing to let go of her.
Jun Shiling took out a small box from his pocket and handed it to Xia Wanyuan. “It seems that I didn’t buy this wrongly. With your red ears, you should be matched with such a ruby.”
Xia Wanyuan had yet to recover from Jun Shiling’s series of actions when he teased her again. She could not help but look at him reproachfully, causing Jun Shiling’s eyes to darken instantly.
After tearing open the veil in front of her, Jun Shiling no longer deliberately hid his strength in front of Xia Wanyuan. Xia Wanyuan could easily sense the change in Jun Shiling’s eyes.
Afraid that he would say something embarrassing again, Xia Wanyuan hurriedly took the box from him. The moment the box was opened, Xia Wanyuan’s eyes lit up.
A pair of dark red earrings lay quietly in the box. The colors were as gorgeous as fireworks, and the colors that were emitted by the refraction of the corners were dazzling.
“It’s so beautiful.” Xia Wanyuan could not help but praise.
“Do you like it?”
“Yes.”
“Mm, I like it too,” Jun Shiling said leisurely, his gaze fixed on Xia Wanyuan.