Qiao Nan couldn't wait for Qiao Xi to be kicked out of the house, preferably to sever ties with their father, so that Qiao Family would only have her as their precious daughter.
"You silly child." Wang Wen was a very astute woman, having successfully ousted Qiao Xi's mother to rise to her position, her means were naturally not weak: "Your father still needs Qiao Xi right now. Once your father secures the investment, she won't be of any concern anymore."
Useful people should be continuously exploited, sucking their blood dry, and when they are no longer useful, they're simply discarded.
Qiao Zhenbin was a man who only sought profit, and he had placed all his calculations on Qiao Xi.
Or it could be said that Wang Wen and Qiao Zhenbin were cut from the same cloth.
Qiao Nan was very anxious, "But if she never divorces, the Shen Family will continue to support her."
Even without the Qiao Family, she had still managed to climb onto the high branch of the Shen Family, how could Qiao Nan not hate that?
Wang Wen chuckled mockingly, "She'll divorce eventually. If Young Master Shen really liked her, would he have ignored her for two years?"
Qiao Nan's eyes suddenly lit up, "Then could I have a chance?"
Wang Wen fondly stroked Qiao Nan's hair: "You definitely will, with Mom here, don't worry."
Qiao Nan affectionately leaned into Wang Wen's embrace, already fantasizing about the day she would successfully replace Qiao Xi and become Mrs. Shen.
By now, the live stream was nearing its end.
Qiao Xi had been skillfully dodging Zhou Junqi's insinuations throughout the broadcast, about their relationship.
She hadn't let anyone catch on to any special sentiment she might have had for Zhou Junqi.
She had clearly created a distance between them.
Back and forth, the fans also noticed Zhou Junqi's intentions for Qiao Xi.
But knowing she's married, you still have the shamelessness to cling to her?
Is Goddess of Divine Beauty someone you can match?
Very soon, some people began mocking Zhou Junqi for being shameless.
"Working with Teacher Qiao for a live stream is really relaxing and enjoyable." Zhou Junqi pretended not to see those negative comments. Resting his hands on his chin, he leaned closer to the screen, his face, which could only be described as clean-cut, received incessant praise from fans, and he smiled, "Can I ask Teacher Qiao one last question?"
"Please do."
"Actually, everyone is quite curious, is what Teacher Qiao said about being married true?" Then he added hypocritically, "It's alright if Teacher Qiao doesn't want to answer, after all, it is your personal matter."
Bei Bei's face darkened, goddamn it, isn't this guy too despicable? Didn't Sister Xi already make it clear last time? Now he's still asking in front of so many people in the live stream!
Is he doing this on purpose?
"Of course it's true," Qiao Xi answered without any intention to avoid the subject, her voice sincere: "He knows I'm streaming, and he's watching right now."
Through the screen, Qiao Xi's cool phoenix eyes softened, compelling people to willingly submit to this ethereally cold fairy: "Husband, I love you."
The live stream hadn't even ended when the term "Qiao Xi publicly declares love for her secret husband" surged onto the hot search like an unstoppable force.
Qiao Xi glanced at the comment section full of blessings, a smile flickered in her eyes, then she said, "However, I always keep public and private matters separate, so I hope everyone can pay more attention to my work, thank you."
No matter what, there will always be a group of fans on her side.
They endowed her with the courage to forge ahead unabashedly.
Zhou Junqi's smile was forced, "Then all I can do is wish Teacher Qiao well."
Bei Bei turned off the live stream, so angry he wanted to smash the phone; thinking it wasn't his, he could only pound on the table fiercely.
Qiao Xi was startled by him.
"What are you doing?"
"Sister Xi, that man is just disgusting! What does he mean 'all I can do is wish Teacher Qiao well'? Didn't someone tell him that as a public figure, there are things one should and shouldn't say? Having been in the entertainment industry for so long, I really haven't seen such a male artist. Even up to this point, he still wants to ride on your popularity, disgusting me to death!"
Qiao Xi looked at Bei Bei, who was gritting his teeth in anger, yet she smiled, "That angry, huh?"
Bei Bei puffed up with rage, "What else?"
Seeing Qiao Xi so unconcerned, Bei Bei's eyes widened in shock, "Sister Xi, how can you have no reaction?"
"To get angry about such a disgusting person, wouldn't that be disgusting myself?"
"I want to throw up right now."
[Zhou someone, better polish your acting skills rather than constantly thinking about leeching off my wife.]
[My sister is married, yet that man still acts like he's deeply in love, who is he disgusting?]
[He's been hyping up a CP (couple pairing) with my goddess before, now that he can only think of these underhanded tactics to gain traffic?]
[Nauseating man, get lost! You're not worthy!!!]
Zhou Junqi, looking at the hot search and the comments cursing him at the top, rolled his eyes in anger.
A single live stream had netted Zhou Junqi quite a few haters, some even went to his Weibo to blatantly curse him for being shameless.
Zhou Junqi, while retorting with his alternate account, asked his manager, "What now? Just let them curse me like this? Brother Wang, you told me to ask those questions in the live stream. Now her fans are stepping all over me."
Brother Wang, arms crossed, chuckled coldly, "Isn't it the perfect time to release that photo now?"
Being infamous is still fame, no matter the method used, in this entertainment industry, traffic is king.
Zhou Junqi lifted his head, "But what if she really is married?"
"So what, regardless, it won't burn us."
Brother Wang contacted someone below the line, maneuvered behind the scenes, and silently another hot search climbed up.
"Holy shit!"
In Xiaotang Mountain, Tang Honghe was scrolling on his phone, stunned when he saw the hot search—Sister-in-law publicly confesses?
Tang Honghe's lips quivered, he patted the man beside him: "Brother Dang, Sister-in-law just confessed to you."
Shen Dang glanced coldly at him, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Just take a look for yourself." Tang Honghe felt wronged as he handed his phone to Shen Dang, "I'm not lying to you."
"What's it about?"
Qu Jiashu raised an eyebrow, "Who's confessing to Ah Dang?"
"Just look at the hot search."
Shen Dang watched the few seconds of video on the phone, amusement flickering in his eyes.
Good, Qiao Xi was using him again.
Tang Honghe covertly watched the man, Brother Dang seemed not too pleased. Were the couple having a dispute?
Weren't they good just yesterday?
Tang Honghe tentatively probed, "Brother Dang, aren't you going to respond at all?"
Shen Dang tossed the phone back at him, "Just mind your own business."
"Looks like Xixi is serious this time." After watching the video, Qu Jiashu reached a conclusion, "Ah Dang, you'd better hold on tight."
Shen Dang lazily raised his eyes, chuckling softly, "What should I hold on to? You guys really believe that?"
He lifted his glass, drinking it down in one gulp, his sensual Adam's apple moving with the swallow. He put a hand in his pocket, carelessly walking out.
Tang Honghe wanted to gossip but didn't know how to start, "What's the meaning of Brother Dang's actions?"
"How would I know."
Even though they had been friends for many years, Qu Jiashu wouldn't claim to understand Shen Dang.
After leaving the private room, Shen Dang called Qiao Xi.
Tsk, what was that woman trying to do now?