No!
This is never going to happen!
Early in the morning, Qiao Xi was jolted awake by a phone call from Qiao Zhenbin.
His tone was commanding as he spoke, "Don't forget to bring Ah Dang home, I have something very important."
Qiao Xi, squinting her eyes with a hint of sleep still in her voice laced with profound indifference, mixed in, "I have work tonight."
"Cancel it. What work could possibly be more important than bringing your husband back to your parents' house for a meal?"
Her parents' house?
Hearing such a joke first thing in the morning.
Quite amusing, so Qiao Xi actually laughed out loud, "Do you not know what kind of work I do?"
"The eldest daughter of the Qiao Group is acting like an actress outside, are you proud of that? I've told you not to mess around in the entertainment industry, what does that look like?" Qiao Zhenbin furiously said, "I don't care what job you have, you must come back!"
The new project of the Qiao Group needed an investment, with the investment, the company could reach new heights. Otherwise, if they could not handle this project, the Qiao's might face jeopardy, he could only make a desperate effort.
Qiao Zhenbin was also hoping for help from Shen Dang.
But this daughter was letting him down!
"My work is very busy, about that—"
Qiao Xi hung up the phone disgustingly, her eyes and eyebrows tinged with frost.
That lukewarm tone made Qiao Zhenbin furious, "Hey, hey! How dare you hang up on me!"
Wang Wen, standing beside him, was fanning the flames, "Don't be angry, husband. Xi is a sensible child, maybe her work is really important. Let's wait until she's done with her own work."
Hearing this made Qiao Zhenbin even more furious, "I see she just doesn't regard me as her father, nor does she value this family!"
Qiao Xi was gradually slipping out of his control, which was undoubtedly a challenge to his authority!
"At least from yesterday, Xi and Ah Dang's relationship seems to be stabilizing, that's good for us."
Wang Wen's tone was probing, but she was extremely frustrated inside, why should that woman's daughter be so lucky to marry into the Shen Family?
After they get divorced, her Nannan will have the chance to replace Qiao Xi in the Shen Family.
Qiao Zhenbin's expression was dark and indecisive, "Married for two years and only now realizing to seize the opportunity, what's the use!"
"Maybe Xi has her own plans."
Qiao Xi, having been awakened, couldn't sleep anymore.
A fur blanket lay on the floor, she got out of bed, and walked barefoot to the floor-to-ceiling windows, pulling open the curtains, golden sunlight poured in.
Qiao Xi made a phone call, "What's the recent move for Qiao's?"
A man's voice came from the other side, "Qiao's has secured a new project, but President Qiao is too ambitious, now he's worried about getting an investment."
So he was eager for her to bring Shen Dang back.
Shen Dang was originally from an investment background, if that project was feasible, Shen Dang might actually help him.
How could this be?
To be fair, if Qiao Zhenbin could play the role of a good father, and wasn't just greedy and indifferent to his daughter, Qiao Xi and he wouldn't have come to this point today, but he was just Qiao Nan's father.
"Is that so." Qiao Xi closed her eyes, then opened them again, her eyes were clear, as if ice had cracked beneath them, "I got it, let him keep busy for now, continue with what we were doing before his project secures the investment."
"Rest assured."
Qiao Xi looked up, her long, thick eyelashes blinked gently, as if the sunlight danced above them, the chilliness dissipated bit by bit.
...
The film Zhou Junqi and she had just finished was called "Time and Space Lovers," which tells the story of a couple from campus to the city, ultimately separating due to the realities of life.
Even crossing time and space couldn't bring the two lovers together, leaving heartfelt regret and causing a strong resonance, creating quite a buzz.
Qiao Xi was live streaming from her home, Bei Bei stood behind the camera, "Sister Xi, we are starting."
"Go ahead."
The fans had received the live stream notification early, so they were waiting in front of the screen from the start.
As soon as the live stream started, many fans surged in, causing the live stream to lag for a few seconds.
Qiao Xi waved at the camera, calm and graceful, "Good evening everyone."
"Sister Xi, the fans are praising you nonstop, constantly sending gifts," Bei Bei whispered.
"Let's connect."
"Okay."
Zhou Junqi's handsome face soon appeared on the screen, "Good evening, Teacher Qiao."
His tone was indescribably affable and warm.
"Hello." Qiao Xi always maintained a layer of cool aloofness towards him.
Zhou Junqi didn't mind Qiao Xi's attitude, and like a true fan, he eagerly directed the conversation towards her, his eyes and words unmistakably showing his affection for Qiao Xi.
Bei Bei quietly rolled her eyes.
Putting on an act, this man is at it again!
Infuriating, I wish I could reach through the internet cable and kill him!
The tens of thousands of fans in the live stream also sensed something unusual.
Was Zhou Junqi developing feelings from the drama, falling for their Immortal Sister?
The live stream was initially meant to promote the film, and Qiao Xi flawlessly answered some questions about the film.
Her live stream's loyal fans controlled the discussion very well, not veering into her personal issues.
However, Zhou Junqi seemed not ready to let her off, "Teacher Qiao, a fan asked me what it's like filming with you."
Before Qiao Xi could respond, he laughed cheerily, "Teacher Qiao is beautiful, great at acting, and very caring towards me, of course it's pleasant filming with Teacher Qiao, and I hope we can work together again."
Bei Bei's eyes almost rolled back into her head.
Qiao Xi smiled faintly, "Thank you, Teacher Zhou, for your appreciation, your acting is great too, I have lots to learn from you."
Mutually addressing each other as teachers, harmoniously cheerful.
The fans thought they were overthinking.
Damn, these two are clearly just colleagues.
Qiao Nan had been paying attention to Qiao Xi and seeing her live streaming, immediately complained to Qiao Zhenbin, "Dad, is sister not bringing her husband home because she's live streaming with a male star? They seem to be on very good terms, aren't they worried about misunderstanding from her husband and his family? Really."
Qiao Zhenbin, already infuriated by Qiao Xi's absence, his expression turned even darker as if it could drip water.
"Where is it?"
"Here."
Qiao Nan immediately handed her phone to Qiao Zhenbin.
Seeing the people on the screen, Qiao Zhenbin felt embarrassed and furiously called Qiao Xi.
Seeing the incoming call, Bei Bei's expression changed, whispered, "Sister Xi."
Qiao Xi's head moved off-camera, glanced at the phone, "Hang up."
She returned to the camera as if nothing had happened.
Qiao Zhenbin called several more times, following Sister Xi's instruction, Bei Bei cleanly hung up the phone.
"Not picking up the phone, not picking up the phone, very good!" Qiao Zhenbin gritted his teeth, "Nannan, send a message to your sister, if she doesn't come home tomorrow night, I'll disown her!"
Wang Wen shook her head, "Xi's actions are indeed wrong, but husband, blood is thicker than water, your words are a bit too harsh."
Of course, Qiao Zhenbin wasn't going to cut ties with Qiao Xi, she was still useful to him.
Wang Wen provided him an out, Qiao Zhenbin scoffed and with a dark face, stormed upstairs.
"Mom, should I still message her?"