"Just saw Xingkong and was thinking about how to resolve the conflict between her and Xinai."
"Shen Xinrou? Shen Xinrou? Why are you so kind-hearted, Xin Rou! I heard that Shen Xingkong was the one who caused trouble for Xinai this time. Did you see the woman in the white dress next to her? She's Qin Zhenzhen, who accused Xinai of campus violence."
"Qin Zhenzhen? No way, why would Shen Xingkong be so close to her?"
"That's why I said you're too kind-hearted. Shen Xingkong prevented you from performing on stage, but you're still worried about her!"
"There must be some misunderstanding." Shen Xinrou shook her head. "And this thing can't be blamed on Xingkong. She didn't mean it."
"What do you mean she didn't mean it? She's jealous of you. Xin Rou, don't worry, I'll take care of her."
"Yajing! Don't be reckless. I told you it has nothing to do with Xingkong. The woman sitting next to her is Miss Huo, the sixth daughter of the Huo family. Don't mess with her."
He Yajing sneered. "This has nothing to do with you. I just don't like her."
Shen Xinrou looked disapprovingly at He Yajing and picked up the water glass in front of her, taking a sip that coincidentally covered up the smug smile on her face.
...
"Did you hear wrong?" Huo Mingzhu glared at Qin Zhenzhen in anger. "You must have heard wrong."
Ignoring Huo Mingzhu's protest, Qin Zhenzhen looked worriedly at Xingkong. "Be careful, I think she's up to something."
Hearing Qin Zhenzhen's statement, Xingkong smiled without surprise.
Shen Xinrou was just like that. She always managed to make everyone willingly become her gun, her vanguard in battle.
After the incident, she was still able to wipe herself clean.
Shen Xinrou's scheming was definitely not limited to this.
Otherwise, in her previous life, she wouldn't have gained Dong Siyu's trust and become her most capable assistant, capable of calling the shots.
Huo Mingzhu twitched the corner of her mouth, her expression somewhat indescribable.
She saw it.
From her angle, she could just see the smile that Shen Xinrou had covered with a water cup.
That smile... was meaningful.
Satisfied?
Successful?
Huo Mingzhu didn't dare to think deeply. What she saw today had already overturned her understanding of Shen Xinrou.
"Don't worry, I'm not easy to deal with." Xingkong smiled lightly, her eyes under her long eyelashes filled with a hint of cunning. "Brother, send someone to keep an eye on her for me."
Huo Siye held her hand and never let go, nodding his head.
Then he made a phone call to Bai Ning and gave him instructions.
...
The dinner began promptly at eight o'clock.
As usual, the dinner was opened by Qi Dong, the chairman of Qi Yang Entertainment and also Qi Rongchen's father.
Tonight was no exception.
He walked onto the stage hand in hand with Mrs. Qi.
Mrs. Qi wore a sapphire blue one-shoulder evening gown, her natural elegance and grace not overshadowed by the sparkling female stars.
Instead, her maturity and intellect added more charm.
No wonder Qi Rongchen was so handsome and charming, he probably inherited his mother's looks.
"Thank you all for coming to the Qi Yang Entertainment's 50th anniversary charity celebration tonight. As my wife and I celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, I announce that Qi Yang Entertainment will donate ten percent of last year's revenue to charity organizations." Mr. Qi stood in the center of the stage, exuding the charm of a mature man with his elegant and refined demeanor.
Many people in the audience were mesmerized and greedy for him.
Unfortunately, his eyes only had his wife in them.
There was just one thing that puzzled her...
"What do you want to say?" Huo Siye noticed Xingkong's gaze and leaned over, asking in a low voice in her ear.
The warm flow of air from his breath on her ear made her earlobes hot, and she awkwardly averted her gaze, whispering, "I'm just curious, why are Mr. Qi and his wife so devoted, yet have a son like Qi Rongchen who is so charming?"
"Probably a genetic mutation," Huo Siye said in a low voice.
Xingkong, "...okay, that's probably the only explanation."
After Mr. Qi finished speaking, Mrs. Qi expressed her gratitude, officially kicking off the charity banquet.
The first program was the announcement of where the donations from last year went, with the host explaining each one clearly.
It was long and boring, and people in the audience either played with their phones or whispered to each other in small groups.
"Rou Rou, what are you planning to donate today?" He Yajing approached Shen Xinrou again, trying to please her, "Hey, actually, you could just donate any of the jewelry you're wearing, and it would shock everyone."
Shen Xinrou smiled, "These were all gifts from Brother Yunxing, we can't donate them."
"Ah? I'm so envious, I wish I had a boyfriend as good as Qiao Shao."
Shen Xinrou's vanity was satisfied, she held onto Qiao Yunxing, but had a shy and embarrassed expression, "Brother Yunxing is really good."
"That's because you deserve it." Qiao Yunxing looked at Shen Xinrou with tender eyes, the light in his eyes was so intense that it could melt people.
"Oh, I'm so envious."
"Yajing!" Shen Xinrou scolded, "Alright, stop fooling around. I heard that you've been practicing dancing lately, how's it going? I just heard someone say they want to film your opening dance for you."
"I'm just practicing casually, of course I can't compare to you, the genius of the dance department."
"That's all in the past." Shen Xinrou said with a hint of sadness, "If it weren't for that accident, I... If it weren't for me, Aunt Qiao wouldn't have... Ah, I'm sorry Brother Yunxing, I didn't mean to."
Qiao Yunxing's eyes were dim, his face unclear, "It's okay, it's all in the past and it has nothing to do with you."
Seeing Qiao Yunxing's bad complexion, Shen Xinrou quickly changed the subject, "Yajing, you must outshine everyone later."
"How could I outshine everyone? If you were dancing, then you would... Oh, I suddenly thought of a way."
"Hmm? What is it?"
"Others can film my opening dance, so they can film yours too! Xinrou, you should let Qiao Shao film your opening dance. You're a popular female star, your looks and skills are the strongest, you and Qiao Shao performing together would truly outshine everyone."
Shen Xinrou frowned slightly after listening, "I don't think it's a good idea. I'm not attending tonight as a celebrity, so I shouldn't steal the limelight. Besides, Uncle Qiao doesn't like me being too high-profile. I don't want to cause trouble for Yunxing."
Although she rejected He Yajing's suggestion, her eyes were full of expectation as she looked at Qiao Yunxing.
Qiao Yunxing held her hand and kissed it lightly, "Don't worry, the opening dance tonight will definitely be performed by me and Xinrou."
"Brother Yunxing, I don't think it's appropriate."
"The highest bidder wins, there's nothing inappropriate about it."
"Xinrou, don't worry, everyone will definitely give face to Young Master Qiao and won't bid too high. Besides, what you're doing is for charity, Chairman Qiao shouldn't say anything." He Yajing persuaded Shen Xinrou, who was still hesitant.
"If I can perform the opening dance, I'll take out a piece of jewelry I bought myself and donate it to a charity organization."
"Xinrou is so kind!"
Shen Xinrou smiled sweetly, her smile was charming and pleasant.
Qiao Yunxing couldn't help but itch to take her away as he watched her.