401 Shi Xi’s ‘Rich Old Man’
During the day, some people started to defame Shi Xi, but they weren’t as arrogant during the day.
At night, some marketing numbers started to send out black drafts.
[@Rabbit Who Received Money: Shi Xi was taken away by a luxury car, suspected to be kept by a rich old man.]
[@Bean Banba Group: After Shi Xi was recognized by the fans, she got into the luxury car and left with a cold expression. Can you tell that there’s a rich old man in this car?]
After the marketing numbers were linked, the hashtag #Shi Xi On Rich Old Man’s Luxurious Car# immediately dropped to the top of the trending searches.
When Shi Xi’s fans saw this, they were all speechless.
[This is so funny. Can’t Shi Xi have a friend? Getting into a car means being taken care of? Can you have some brains?]
[Driving a luxurious car means he’s a rich old man? Can’t he be a rich second generation? Why are they still discriminating against this?]
[Shi Xi herself is rich. She doesn’t need to rely on these smelly men to refuse slander and blacken!]
[Those who spread rumors should have some virtue.]
[D*mn rabbit’s marketing account. Whose dirty money did they take to post such rumors on Weibo?]
[Ever since Shi Xi exploded in popularity, passersby have already been scammed several times. It’s a pity that Shi Xi is a clean and beautiful beauty.]
[They just can’t find any dirt on her, so they started to spread rumors. The scammers can only be so incompetent and furious.]
[...]
After the passersby clicked in and saw these comments, they were all confused.
Shi Xi was so rich. She wouldn’t sell her body to a rich old man, right?
Later that night, someone else spread the news.
[The identity of Shi Xi’s ‘rich old man’ has been found out. He’s the son of a wealthy family, the eldest son of the Xie family, and a friend of Shi Xi. He once accompanied Shi Xi to attend the Midsummer Gala of Lishi TV. He’s so handsome that it can shake the heavens and shake the earth.]
[After Shi Xi became popular, the paparazzi would squat almost every day. If Shi Xi is in love, she would have been filmed long ago!]
[Don’t meddle in the affairs of beautiful women. Shi Xi is so beautiful. She deserves to suffer some pain from love.]
[Please let me suffer this pain.]
The comments became more and more biased.
Because it was just a video of a car pick-up, the netizens felt that the speculation of ‘supporting’ was untenable.
They should at least manage to capture some actions such as ‘hotel tryst’, ‘holding hands while shopping’, ‘intimate contact’, and so on?
The netizens gossiped for an entire night, but they didn’t come up with any new information.
The fans sent beautiful pictures of Shi Xi under the trending search, dedicating themselves to Amway.
After all, the trending search was all about money. Since the other party sent a top search, then it couldn’t be wasted.
So, passersby clicked in to see, and the comments were all about Shi Xi’s beautiful pictures.
Shi Xi once again gained a wave of fans. Her number of fans was about to break through 9,000,000.
*
Shi Xi woke up and found that the sky was bright.
She quickly reached for her phone and found that the battery was dead and the phone had automatically turned off.
Oh sh*t, she still had scenes in the morning!
Shi Xi quickly turned on the phone and found that there was n number of missed calls.
She slept until 8:30.
The filming crew started shooting at 9:00!
Why didn’t anyone call her?!
Shi Xi hurriedly got out of bed, washed up, grabbed some clothes, and put them on.
When she went downstairs, Shi Xi saw Zhu Lin sitting in the living room drinking tea. She had a headache and said, “You’re already here. Why didn’t you wake me up?”
Zhu Lin smiled awkwardly and quickly picked up her bag to get up. “Xi Xi, let’s hurry to the filming set.”
Mother Shi said, “You haven’t had breakfast yet!”
“I can’t eat! It’ll be too late!” Shi Xi walked out.
“I’ve already packed everything for you. Take it with you on the way.” Mother Shi handed the lunchbox to Zhu Lin.
Zhu Lin had no choice but to take the lunchbox and jog into the car.
Sitting in the car, Shi Xi looked at the unread message on her phone and asked Zhu Lin, “Why didn’t you call me?”
Zhu Lin said aggrievedly, “Auntie didn’t let me go up. I called you, but you didn’t pick up.”
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402 Don’t Interfere With Adults’ Matters
“My phone wasn’t charged.” Shi Xi felt that she was in the wrong and asked, “Did you tell the director that I’ll be late?”
“I asked for an hour’s leave from the director. He said that he would shoot other people’s scenes first.” Zhu Lin had been an assistant for a long time and could already handle some small matters.
“That’s good.” Shi Xi heaved a sigh of relief. “Did anything happen?”
Zhu Lin hesitated and said, “In the wee hours of the morning, there was a trending search for you that was hung up for a long time. When I looked at it again in the morning, the entry was already gone.”
Shi Xi probably knew that she had been hacked again after receiving so many concerned messages.
However, her friends’ messages were all ‘Don’t mind the comments online, I believe you.’
Shi Xi had no idea what kind of comments were posted online!
“What trending search?” Shi Xi opened Weibo and searched for her name.
“Uh, a passerby took a picture of you getting into Mr. Xie’s car. The marketing account said that you were taken care of by a rich old man.” Zhu Lin briefly introduced the battle situation last night. “However, most of the netizens trust your character and don’t believe such rumors.”
Shi Xi didn’t see the trending search, but she saw many people scolding her for being vain in her private messages.
“Xie Yunzhou? Rich old man?” Shi Xi was confused. “He will be away from the rich old man for another 50 to 60 years, right?”
“The video did not capture Mr. Xie. It only captured his clothes and a small part of his chin. The netizens guessed that he is a rich old man,” Zhu Lin explained.
Shi Xi thought to herself, ‘This works too?’
The netizens were really bored.
“Oh right, Xi Xi, Brother Han said that if you go shopping in the future, it would be best for you to go shopping with a girl,” Zhu Lin whispered.
“I was going to go shopping with a girl friend.” Shi Xi thought about the development of the whole thing yesterday and was a little confused. “I don’t know how it ended up being so ridiculous.”
Zhu Lin: “...Okay.”
“I’ll send you a WeChat message. I ordered a few clothes from her and will get them in about a month. You can communicate with her after that.” Shi Xi sent Song Song’s WeChat message to Zhu Lin.
She was afraid that she had forgotten.
Zhu Lin added Song Song’s WeChat message and added the matter of ‘picking up the clothes’ into the memo.
Shi Xi recalled what happened yesterday and asked Tao Yuxuan what happened after that.
Tao Yuxuan replied proudly: [After knowing that I was pregnant, that green tea face turned black. She pretended to be generous and wanted to break off the engagement!]
Shi Xi: [My brother agreed to you using this method?]
Tao Yuxuan: [Of course he agreed!]
Shi Xi: [Then have you thought about what you two will do after their engagement is broken off?]
Tao Yuxuan: [?]
Shi Xi: [You are pregnant with my brother’s child, and then?]
Tao Yuxuan: [...]
Tao Yuxuan was speechless.
Shi Xi went to ask about it from Shi Xu again.
Shi Xu: [Take it one step at a time.]
He didn’t care about it anymore.
Besides, having a shield that was easy to control was a good thing for him.
He hadn’t thought about getting married yet.
Shi Xi asked, [What about Tao Tao in the future?]
Shi Xu: [It’s adults’ business. Children should mind their own business.]
Shi Xi: ?!?!
Fine, you adults handle it yourselves.
I’d like to see what tricks you can come up with!
Shi Xi simply didn’t care.
Anyway, this matter had nothing to do with her.
The worst that could happen was that Xu Ziqing would become her sister-in-law.
Thinking of this, Shi Xi didn’t understand.
Grandpa Shi had been a soldier all his life. Why did he start to misunderstand people in his later years?
Was he suffering from dementia?
Shi Xi wondered if she should find some time to visit Grandpa Shi.
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403 Miscarriage
With the help of Tao Yuxuan, Shi Xi had a few days of peace and quiet.
But less than a week later, Shi Xi received the news:
Tao Yuxuan was in a car accident.
..
“The patient dodged in time and did not hurt her lungs. There are some abrasions on her legs and arms. She has a mild concussion. She will be hospitalized for observation for two days,” the doctor said casually.
“How is her child? Does she still have it?” Xu Ziqing quickly asked.
“Child?” The Doctor was puzzled. “She’s not–”
After sensing Shi Xu’s warning gaze, the doctor immediately changed his words and said, “There are no signs of miscarriage now. I will arrange for her to have another ultrasound check.”
Xu Ziqing comforted Shi Xu. “Miss Tao is very lucky. She will definitely be fine.”
Shi Xu, who had always been gentle, pursed his thin lips tightly. His eyes were cold as he said, “Xu Ziqing, I will investigate this matter thoroughly.”
Tao Yuhuan had only pretended to be pregnant for a few days before she was hit by a car.
He could not help but suspect Xu Ziqing.
“Of course, we have to investigate thoroughly. We cannot let the driver escape.” Xu Ziqing forced a smile. “I will go buy some food for Miss Tao.”
Shi Xu watched Xu Ziqing’s back as she left, and his heart sank.
He had investigated Xu Ziqing before. She had worked hard and had a few boyfriends. However, after her achievements surpassed that of her current boyfriend, Xu Ziqing dumped him.
The most obvious one was the previous Wu Ni. After the two of them dated, Wu Ni bought Xu Ziqing a car and house in Hai Cheng. He also gave more than half of the company’s shares to Xu Ziqing.
However, after Xu Ziqing found out about the engagement with Shi Xu, she dumped Wu Ni without any hesitation.
He told Grandpa Shi about these things, but Grandpa Shi felt that it must be because Xu Ziqing was very good that the man pursued her.
How was she good?
Shi Xu took a deep breath and went to find a doctor to make a statement.
*
Shi Xi pushed open the ward and came in. She saw Tao Yuxuan sitting on the hospital bed, playing games.
“How is it?” Shi Xi saw that Tao Yuxuan still had the energy to play games and heaved a sigh of relief.
“It’s fine now, but the doctor won’t let me leave the hospital,” Tao Yuxuan said with disdain. “The internet speed in the hospital is terrible!”
Shi Xi sat on the stool next to her and began peeling oranges. She asked, “Why were you so careless? Didn’t you look at the car when you were crossing the road?”
Tao Yuxuan said speechlessly, “I was walking on the sidewalk when the car suddenly rushed toward me!”
“I think it hit me on purpose! But that car didn’t have a license plate number. It hit me and ran away.”
“It must be one of my father’s mistresses who wants to harm my life so that they can marry into the family and inherit the inheritance!”
Shi Xi: “...”
Tao Yuxuan was an only child. Her mother had some mental problems and had been in the hospital. Father Tao was out partying and no one could control him.
Although Tao Yuxuan’s father and mother did not divorce, Tao Yuxuan’s father had always claimed to be single when he was out partying. Those ‘girlfriends’ thought that they could marry into the family, so they did all sorts of evil things.
Knowing that Tao Yuxuan was around, some people wanted to win her over, while others wanted to kick this stumbling block away.
Shi Xi asked, “Where’s my brother? He’s not here?”
“He said he had something to take care of, so he left a long time ago.” Tao Yuxuan said regretfully, “We originally had an appointment with that green tea to cancel the engagement today, but I didn’t expect this stupid thing to happen.”
“You have an appointment with Xu Ziqing?” Shi Xi frowned slightly, sensing that things were not that simple.
“It was that green tea who invited Shi Xu and me. She said that she wanted to discuss what we should say so that Grandpa Shi won’t be sad.” Tao Yuxuan looked at the oranges that Shi Xi had peeled, waiting for Shi Xi to feed them to her.
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404 Grandpa Shi Knows That I’m Pregnant
Shi Xi did not see Tao Yuxuan’s expectant gaze. She ate the orange while thinking about what was wrong...
Until the orange in her hand was snatched away.
“I’ll try one.” Tao Yuxuan ate a slice and her face scrunched up from how sour it was.
“I’ll give it to you.” Shi Xi continued the topic and said, “What’s there to discuss? Old people like children. If Grandpa knows that you’re pregnant, he would be more than happy to let my brother marry you as soon as possible.”
“Here’s the problem. I don’t want to marry your brother.” Tao Yuxuan pushed the orange back and said, “Moreover, the timing of the marriage has escaped. If the marriage is postponed, she will still marry into your family.”
Shi Xi sighed. “So, there’s only one way now.”
Tao Yuxuan asked, “What way?”
“Find the evidence that she was the one who let someone hit you, so that she is no longer qualified to marry into the Shi family.” Shi Xi said and said in a low voice, “My brother should have thought of this way and is looking for evidence.”
“She sent someone to hit me?” Tao Yuxuan was a little surprised before coming to a realization. “That’s right. If this matter is blamed on her, she will be in big trouble! If she intentionally kills someone, she will at least have to go to jail, right?”
Shi Xi: ???
Tao Yuxuan let out an ‘aiyo’ sound and said, “My body hurts so much. I want to do an injury assessment!”
If she faked a car accident, she could be a real scammer.
The Shi family had a deep foundation in Feng City, so it was easy for Shi Xu to investigate something.
In less than three days, Shi Xu found the driver.
The driver insisted that he had accidentally hit someone and was willing to take full responsibility.
However, as Shi Xu continued to investigate, he found out that the driver was actually one of Xu Ziqing’s ex-boyfriends.
Following this clue, Shi Xu found out that the driver and Xu Ziqing had been in contact before the accident.
The driver still insisted that he had done it for Xu Ziqing voluntarily and that it had nothing to do with Xu Ziqing.
Shi Xi was a little confused.
Why were so many people falling for Xu Ziqing? Why did they even break the law?
Shi Xi could not understand.
The driver was eventually arrested for intentional assault. Xu Ziqing was called to the police station twice to make a statement, but there was nothing else.
..
Shi Xi watched the ‘adults’ play around, filming quietly, and the time passed quietly.
However, everything did not go as she wished.
#Nan Wan Played the Female Lead of Xianxia Fantasy#
Xianxia Fantasy was originally an online game, and this series of scripts were very excellent. Almost all the actors who acted in Xianxia Fantasy were famous for their supporting roles.
After the news was released, Nan Wan’s fans were as happy as if it was the New Year.
The one who was the most unhappy was Shi Xi.
She was still filming an online drama, and Nan Wan had already started acting as the female lead of a big IP movie?!
And Nan Wan’s fans were also very understanding. They drew the lottery as they gestured at Shi Xi.
Shi Xi gritted her teeth.
Hmph!
Nan Wan was not good to watch, and her acting skills were not good either. This movie was definitely a flop!
But when she saw that the movie director was the famous Director Chang, Shi Xi was speechless again.
Recently, nothing had gone smoothly!
Following that, Shi Xi received a message from Tao Yuxuan.
Tao Yuxuan: [Grandpa Shi knows that I’m pregnant, so he wants me to go to the Shi family’s old residence!]
[What should I do? I don’t dare to go! He won’t hit me, right?]
[Xi Xi, will you go with me?]
Shi Xi thought to herself, ‘If you’re afraid, aren’t I also afraid?’
Shi Xi: [Find my brother to accompany you back.]
Tao Yuxuan: [I’ve found him, but I’m still afraid. When your brother gives me up, I’ll be finished. Sob, sob, sob.]
Going back to the source, the matter of pretending to be pregnant was caused by her, Tao Yuxuan.
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405 Tell Me Which One You Like
Under Tao Yuxuan’s persistent harassment, Shi Xi agreed to accompany her back to the Shi family residence.
Anyway, nothing worse could happen.
Shi Xi exhaled and lamented the impermanence of life.
She just wanted to make some money to support her old age. How could there be so many stupid things in life?
She avoided the female lead and the plot.
But she couldn’t avoid the green tea trick.
*
Shi Family’s Old Residence.
Ever since the original owner broke Grandpa Shi’s vase, the original owner rarely came to the old residence.
When Shi Jingtian was young, he killed enemies on the battlefield and made countless contributions. Later, when his body was not in good health, he retired from the army and started a business.
With his connections and courage, his business went smoothly and he accumulated a lot of wealth in Feng City.
The Shi family’s rules were strict. Almost all the men of the younger generation would be thrown into the army to train for a few years, so there had never been any prodigal son.
Shi Hong had made the Shi Corporation bigger and bigger. When Shi Xu took over, the Shi Corporation was even more stable.
When they reached the entrance of the Shi family’s old residence, Tao Yuxuan began to back out. “Can I not go in?”
Shi Xu: “Sure.”
Tao Yuxuan turned around and left.
“You really listen to my brother’s words?” Shi Xi pulled Tao Yuxuan back and said, “Grandpa wants to see you, so he must see you. If you can hide this time, you won’t be able to hide next time. Let’s go, I’ll accompany you.”
The butler brought a few people in and whispered to Shi Xu, “Eldest Young Master, Miss Xu is also inside.”
Tao Yuxuan immediately perked up when she heard that. She strode forward and said angrily, “That green tea still has the nerve to come?”
Shi Xi: ...No wonder Tao Yuxuan was no match for green tea.
Calm down!!
When they entered the living room, the words ‘peace is precious’ were hung up in front of them. The words were calm and imposing. Just looking at them made one feel calm.
However, Xu Ziqing, who was sitting in the living room, was pouring tea for Shi Jingtian.
No matter how Shi Jingtian looked at the scene, he could not feel at ease.
“Grandpa,” Shi Xu looked calm and composed. “Why did you call us here in such a hurry?”
“Why are you still asking me?!” Shi Jingtian was furious. “If it wasn’t for Qing Qing telling me what you did, I would still be in the dark! Kneel down!”
Before Shi Xu could say anything, Tao Yuxuan had already knelt down.
Her movements were so swift and skilled that it made one’s heart ache.
The living room fell into silence.
Shi Jingtian wanted to ignore Tao Yuxuan, but when he saw her kneeling down, he said coldly, “Sit down if you’re pregnant. Aren’t you afraid of the cold if you kneel down? If word gets out, people will think that I, an old man, am bullying you!”
Tao Yuxuan quickly replied, “No, no. Grandpa Shi is teaching us a lesson for the sake of us juniors.”
Everyone: “...”
Shi Xi supported Tao Yuxuan and realized that Tao Yuxuan was almost pressing down on her.
It turned out that her legs had gone soft.
Xu Ziqing comforted him from the side, “Grandpa, don’t be angry. Big Brother Shi didn’t want to make you angry, so he hid it from you.”
Shi Xi asked lightly, “Miss Xu, didn’t you say it on purpose to make Grandpa angry?”
Xu Ziqing was stunned by the question. She bit her lips and cried, “I did it for Brother Shi and Miss Tao’s good. Grandpa Shi, I don’t want to break them up. Please cancel our engagement.”
“What are you crying for? It’s not like you did something wrong.” Shi Jingtian comforted her, “It’s this useless kid who did something bad. He’s not worthy of you! Your engagement is canceled.”
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
Shi Jingtian said again, “I still have a few grandchildren who have yet to have a family. I’ll introduce them to you when the time comes. Tell me which one you like.”