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princess is glamorous in the modern day
Chapter 391: Xia Wanyuan Was Scolded On The Internet
When Xia Wanyuan first entered, they only felt that this woman was especially beautiful. Everyoneâs impression of Xia Wanyuan was that she was a female celebrity in the entertainment industry.
Now that Xia Wanyuan was sitting at the meeting table, even though she had only glanced at them once, everyone felt suffocated by her aura.
Han Xu could not help but call out, âCEO Xia, Iâll ask for everyoneâs opinion.â
The acquisition of the company was a huge matter, but Xia Wanyuan sitting quietly at the side actually calmed everyone present. For some reason, they felt that if Xia Wanyuan bought the company, this company might really be able to revive and reach a new height.
Things progressed even more smoothly than Xia Wanyuan had imagined. The shareholders of Bai Xiang basically agreed unanimously that Bai Xiang should be bought over by Xiafeng Corporation.
Xia Wanyuan and Han Xu quickly signed the contract. What followed was to complete all sorts of handover procedures.
After personally sending Xia Wanyuan to the companyâs entrance, Han Xu still seemed to be in a dream. He did not know how things had inexplicably developed to this state.
âCEO Xia, I have a question I wanted to ask you just now. Why did you choose to believe Bai Xiang when the controversy between Bai Xiang and Jiaying has blown up so much?â Han Xu looked at Xia Wanyuanâs exquisite side profile and could not help but ask.
Xia Wanyuan stopped walking. âCEO Han, you write your words decently. I think that the person who can write good words is straight and honest, like the words they write.â
It was Han Xuâs turn to be stunned. No matter how he guessed, he did not expect that his apology letter had saved him.
âThank you, CEO Xia. Thank you.â Han Xu was very touched.
âYouâre welcome, CEO Han. You should thank yourself.â Xia Wanyuan smiled.
Because Han Xu himself was a person with a good character, even though Xia Wanyuan had only endorsed a product for him once, he would personally write an apology letter and send a thank-you gift.
If not for his letter, Xia Wanyuan would not have noticed him.
Not long after Xia Wanyuan left, Bai Xiang, who had been silent all this while, finally posted a post in response to the pressure from Jia Yin Corporation.
Bai Xiang Corporation: âAlthough Bai Xiang Corporation is small, itâs also an old corporation with a hundred years of history. We donât cause trouble and arenât afraid of trouble. Who is fooling the public and trying to distort the truth? Letâs wait and see @ Jiayin Corporation.â
Soon, some netizens discovered the extremely firm Weibo post by Bai Xiang Corporation.
[ Wow, why are you so firm?? Who gave you the courage?? The evidence of Jiayin Company has been displayed, and youâre still struggling here? ]
[ Thieves nowadays are really amazing. They dare to challenge others publicly after stealing their things. Amazing, donât they have any shame? ]
[ I wonder why Xia Wanyuan promoted such a company back then? Did she really abandon her conscience for money? ]
[ The person in front, are you crazy? Donât tell me that before Xia Wanyuan accepts the promotion, she has to ask everyone one by one if the company stole the formula? Our Yuan Yuan is also a victim, okay??? Back then, when the publicity was released, she didnât know that this company was so shameless. ]
[ Fans, stop bragging. How can your Yuan Yuan not know? Go and take a look at the Weibo post that Xiafeng Corporation just posted, okay? Come back and slap your face swollen. I donât even have to do it. ]
Everyone followed this comment and clicked on the official Weibo account of the Xiafeng Group. They were stunned.
Chapter 392: The Princess Wearing a Suit for the First Time
On Weibo, it was shown that Xiafeng Corporation had updated a post two minutes ago, and the content of this post made people feel that their worldview had exploded.
@ Xiafeng Corporation: âBai Xiang Corporation is an old corporation with a long legacy. Iâm very happy that Xiafeng Corporation has welcomed a new partner, Bai Xiang Corporation, today. In the future, weâll travel together and hope to create more and better products.â
The accompanying picture was of Xia Wanyuan and Han Xu signing the acquisition contract.
In order to make it official, Xia Wanyuan had specially changed into a white professional suit when she went to Bai Xiang Corporation. Her hair that was originally scattered behind her was simply tied up behind her head. Just the side of her face made one feel a fierce aura.
[ What the heck?? Has Xiafeng Corporation gone crazy? As expected, itâs impossible to let a woman run a company. How dare they acquire such a company that steals recipes? ]
[ Is there something wrong with the person in front? Why are you blaming everything on women? ]
[ What is Xia Wanyuan trying to do⦠Itâs not easy for her reputation to improve, but she actually forcefully takes on the negative news. I just became a fan of her, and now I feel that itâs better to forget it. I feel that she doesnât cherish her feathers. ]
[ Can I go astray? Xia Wanyuan is really valiant⦠Sheâs so good-looking⦠I want to be pressed against the wall by Xia Wanyuan and kissed⦠]
[???? The person in front, even the chicken cage canât control you anymore, right?? ]
Xia Wanyuan did not know about the commotion on the Internet because Jun Shiling was pressing her down on the sofa.
After Xia Wanyuan finished filming her scenes for the day, she went to Bai Xiang Corporation when it was almost time to get off work. After signing the contract, Xia Wanyuan went straight home.
Jun Shiling had returned early that day and was sitting in the living room reading the newspaper. When he heard the commotion, he turned around and saw Xia Wanyuan, who was wearing a white suit and had her hair tied up neatly, walking in valiantly.
Jun Shiling put down the newspaper, and his eyes darkened. âWhy are you dressed like this today?â
âI went to attend to some work today. Wonât it look more formal if I wear this?â Xia Wanyuan looked at Jun Shiling in confusion. Didnât all professional women in the modern world wear this?
Speaking of which, this was the first time Xia Wanyuan was wearing a suit, so she did not know how abstinent she was in this exquisite white suit. However, the curve of her body exuded a different kind of charm under the abstinence suit.
âCome here.â Jun Shiling waved at Xia Wanyuan. Just as Xia Wanyuan walked over, she was pressed onto the sofa by Jun Shiling. Seeing this, the servants that were not far away immediately left the main building.
âWeâre still in the living room.â Xia Wanyuan looked around in embarrassment and realized that the servants had long disappeared.
âCEO Xia.â Jun Shiling smiled. âYouâre so beautiful today.â
âCEO Jun, you flatter me. Youâre beautiful too.â Xia Wanyuan pushed Jun Shiling angrily. Suddenly, Jun Shiling was agitated again.
Jun Shiling leaned over and kissed Xia Wanyuan on the forehead, smiling. âDo you mind acquiring me too, CEO Xia?â
âIs it expensive?â
âItâs not expensive.â Jun Shiling tapped his right cheek. âItâs very simple.â
Xia Wanyuan smiled and leaned over to stamp on it. âAlright, the acquisition is successful.â
âCongratulations, CEO Xia.â Jun Shiling was filled with joy as he stroked Xia Wanyuanâs hair.
âYoung Master, there are guests in the manor.â No one dared to disturb the two in the living room. In the end, Uncle Wang came to inform him.
Chapter 393: Someone from the Zheng Family
Guest? Xia Wanyuan looked at the time. It was almost seven oâclock. Who would come at this time?
Seeing that Jun Shiling was still holding on to her, Xia Wanyuan pushed him. âSomeoneâs here, why arenât you letting go?â
âIgnore them.â Jun Shiling knew who was coming. He turned his head and told Uncle Wang, âI wonât see them. Let them go.â
âYes, Young Master.â After receiving Jun Shilingâs instructions, Uncle Wang went out the door.
âIâm sorry, itâs late. The manor doesnât accept guests. Please go back.â
âDidnât you tell him that weâre from the Zheng family? What can make Jun Shiling let my brother out?!â Among the few people from the Zheng family, some of them were very young and could not control themselves, so they jumped out.
âYoung Master Zheng, our Young Master said he wonât see you. Please leave.â Uncle Wang still spoke in a business-like tone and did not even look at the Zheng family.
Wherever the Zheng family went, they would be flattered, yet they were rejected by Jun Shiling. They did not shamelessly stay here anymore and called home to explain the situation before preparing to go back.
At that moment, a black car slowly drove towards the entrance of the manor. The car window was open and a furry head poked out. An extremely exquisite child who looked like a porcelain doll was staring curiously at the group of people at the door.
The car carrying the child entered the manor smoothly. The door was closed, and the Zheng family could only leave the manor.
âWas that Jun Shilingâs child just now?â Someone suddenly spoke in the quiet car.
âI heard that Jun Shiling has a son. Heâs probably the one today. He looks quite like Jun Shiling.â The other person was still answering the question when he suddenly realized something. âDonât tell me you want to lay a hand on his son?!â
âDamn, how is that possible? I was just asking. I was just asking.â The person who asked the question first waved his hand as if he had only asked casually, but a ruthless light flashed across his eyes.
The eldest young master of the Zheng family, Zheng Yun, had disappeared for a long time. It was as if he had disappeared from the world and could not be found at all. In the end, it was only after the Zheng family used a deep connection that they learned that Zheng Yunâs disappearance was related to Jun Shiling.
Only then did the Zheng family send people to negotiate with Jun Shiling. Who would have thought that Jun Shiling would be so ungrateful? He did not even want to see them. It was really true that businessmen did not know their own worth after having a few dollars. The Zheng family had proposed a few restrictive policies at the meeting, and if they were to smooth over the relevant institutions, Jun Shiling would be in pain.
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Xiao Bao skipped into the house and saw Xia Wanyuan sitting on the sofa with an especially red face, while Jun Shiling had a satisfied expression.
âMommy, your face is so red. Why are you always blushing recently? Are you sick?â Xiao Bao leaned into Xia Wanyuanâs arms curiously.
âNo, itâs too hot.â Xia Wanyuan suppressed the heat in her heart and smiled as she touched Xiao Baoâs face. When Xiao Bao did not see her, she glared at Jun Shiling.
However, this glare was completely coquettish in Jun Shilingâs eyes. Not only was he not annoyed, but the smile in his eyes widened.
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After knowing that Bai Xiang had been bought over by Xiafeng Group, Jiayin Group did not have much of a reaction. After all, in their opinion, Xiafeng Group, a real estate company, wanting to interfere in the beverage industry was a crossover in the first place, and there would be a very long period of transition. Xiafeng Group would not take over Bai Xiang so quickly.
Furthermore, the initial formula for the beverage was from their Jiayin Group. No matter what, they were the first in the court. No matter how powerful the Xiafeng Group was, they could not do anything.
This acquisition was just Xiafeng Corporation causing trouble for themselves. There was nothing to worry about.
Chapter 394: Yan Ci Was Too Immersed in His Act
Not only did Jiayin Corporation think so, but even Bai Xiang Corporation felt so. After all, there was no way this matter could be turned around.
Xia Wanyuan was not flustered at all. She sent Shen Qian to understand the entire situation. Then, Shen Qian sorted the gathered information into a summarized document and sent it to Xia Wanyuan.
Xia Wanyuan clicked on it and took a look. The corners of her lips curled up slightly. Modern society had become more civilized and lawless. Even if there was dirt, it was done secretly and not so brazenly.
Jiayin Corporation didnât have the guts to kill people who were involved in stealing the original formula. As long as the person involved was still alive, everything would be easy.
Since those people could betray Bai Xiang Corporation for the money of Jiayin Corporation, they could also betray Jiayin Corporation for the money.
âDonât alert the enemy first and investigate in secret. Weâll take action when the time is right.â Xia Wanyuan circled a few people on the document and sent the photos to Shen Qian. âFocus on these few people.â
âAlright.â
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The filming of âMoon As Frostâ had been proceeding methodically. Xia Wanyuanâs professionalism and acting skills impressed the entire production team.
Even Yan Ci, who had always been praised for his good acting skills, sighed more than once. Xia Wanyuanâs ability to manipulate other peopleâs emotions was truly terrifying.
Every time he acted with her, he would feel very pressured. If he did not focus on the drama, he would easily be suppressed by Xia Wanyuanâs aura.
There were ruins everywhere, and the smoke of war had yet to completely dissipate. Qin Manyue and Chu Pingjiang stood at the two ends of the bridge and looked at each other from afar. An emerald bird flew across the lake, and the jade color on its body was actually the only color in this gloomy world.
âGoodbye.â
The two of them looked at each other for a long time as if they had thousands of words to say. However, in the end, Qin Manyue only said one sentence. Qin Manyueâs enchanting and charming eyes were filled with sorrow.
The emotions emanating from Xia Wanyuan were too real. Even the staff around could feel the sorrow and pain of parting.
Furthermore, Yan Ci, who acted with Xia Wanyuan, was a good actor who integrated himself with the characters when filming.
Even though Chu Pingjiang had always been used to being ruthless, at this moment, there was a hint of fragility on his face. He involuntarily walked towards the bridge.
There was no such scene in the script, but seeing Chu Pingjiangâs gaze, Li Heng gestured for the camera to close in. Halfway through, as if he suddenly remembered something, Chu Pingjiang stopped in his tracks.
Snow filled the air and melted on his eyelashes, turning into a drop of ice water. âTake care.â
Qin Manyue nodded and turned to leave. The affection in Chu Pingjiangâs eyes suddenly surged out without restraint when Qin Manyue turned around.
âClose, close, close-up. Good!! This expression is good!!!â Li Heng patted his leg excitedly. These two actors were acting. As a director, he had filmed too well. Every scene was an act!!
âOkay, letâs end the filming for today! Yan Ci, your last expression was too good. As expected of the Best Actor!! You live up to your reputation.â Seeing Yan Ci take off his military coat and walk over, Li Heng could not help but praise him.
âDirector, youâre too kind.â Yan Cic smied humbly and hid the emotions in his eyes.
He had completely brought himself into Chu Pingjiang, along with his feelings. In the drama, Chu Pingjiang liked Qin Manyue. After the camera was removed, he realized that he could not take his eyes off Xia Wanyuan.
For a moment, Yan Ci could not tell if he was too immersed in the drama or if he was really attracted by Xia Wanyuan.
Chapter 395: Jun Shiling Offended Madam York
The temperature in June was already very high, but filming disregarded the season. In the camera, Qin Manyue and Chu Pingjiang bade farewell in the heavy snow. However, once the camera was turned off, Xia Wanyuan took off her heavy coat and hat.
The temperature was too high, and she was already covered in sweat.
âI saw that you liked to eat ice cream last time. The weather was too hot. I got my assistant to bring you one.â Yan Ci walked over and handed Xia Wanyuan a chocolate ice cream.
âThank you.â Xia Wanyuan took the ice cream and thanked him. The cold air of the ice cream finally allowed her to catch her breath. She ate the ice cream in small bites like an extremely good-looking hamster.
Yan Ci watched from the side and forgot that he was holding ice cream.
After every production team started filming, they would attract many standers to secretly film.
This was equivalent to an investment. If this drama became popular, then the photos taken by these station sisters in advance would be popular among the fans. And the station sisters and the Weibo picture station behind them would also earn a lot.
Because Yan Ci and Xia Wanyuan were two extremely popular people, all the hotels and tall buildings around the production team of âMoon As Frostâ, where the situation of the production team could be captured, were equipped with all sorts of cameras.
Xia Wanyuan and Yan Ci were naturally the focus of their cameras. All the charm and cuteness were recorded one by one.
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After resting for a while, Xia Wanyuan had to continue filming.
The production teamâs filming did not follow the order of the script. It was possible that they would film the first scene in the morning and end the filming in the afternoon.
After filming the farewell scene with Chu Pingjiang in the morning, the afternoon scene was about the destruction of Qin Manyueâs family.
Xia Wanyuan always had such scenes. She could not help but think of the scenes of the dying country and her losing her parents when she was young.
She had achieved her emotions and the requirements for the drama, but the sourness that was evoked could not dissipate for a long time.
Xia Wanyuan sat aside and called Jun Shiling.
In the office of the Jun Corporation, Jun Shiling was sitting at the table and discussing the relevant cooperation with Madam York.
Jun Shilingâs business was huge, and the York family had always wanted to cooperate with him. It was a good opportunity for Madam York to return to China and let her negotiate with Jun Shiling.
After reading the documents brought by Madam York, Jun Shiling had no intention of working with this family. However, because Madam York was Old Masterâs sister, Jun Shiling did not reject her directly.
The York family was one of the top aristocrats in the entire ngland. They had the same opinion of businessmen as in China. It was probably the dream of many businessmen to cooperate with the York family. Hence, Madam York was somewhat dissatisfied with Jun Shilingâs hesitation.
At that moment, his phone rang. Jun Shiling took it and his expression instantly softened.
Jun Shiling took his phone and walked to the window. âHello, whatâs wrong?â
Jun Shilingâs gentle voice came from the phone. Xia Wanyuanâs low spirits suddenly improved.
âItâs nothing. I was just bored, so I wanted to call you.â Xia Wanyuan actually had nothing to look for Jun Shiling for, but she was in a bad mood and wanted to talk to him.
Hearing Xia Wanyuanâs words, Jun Shiling chuckled. âDid you miss me?â
Xia Wanyuan paused and said gloomily, âNo.â
Jun Shiling raised his wrist to look at the time. It was almost time for Xia Wanyuan to end work. âIâll pick you up from the production team now.â
âNo need. Iâll be back in a while.â Jun Shiling was so busy every day, so Xia Wanyuan did not want him to run back and forth.
âI missed you too. Iâll pick you up.â Jun Shiling smiled affectionately. Although she could not see Jun Shilingâs face, Xia Wanyuan could imagine Jun Shilingâs expression and tone from his tone alone. Her ears quietly flushed red.
âMm, Iâll hang up first,â Xia Wanyuan replied softly.
âOkay.â
After Xia Wanyuan hung up the phone, Jun Shiling turned around and saw Madam York frowning.
âShiling, youâre my grandnephew. I have something to remind you.â
Jun Shiling had not avoided her just now, so Madam York had heard Jun Shiling and Xia Wanyuanâs conversation. Now that Jun Shiling was preparing to pack up and pick up Xia Wanyuan, Madam York finally could not help it.
âGo ahead.â Jun Shiling stopped what he was doing and sat on the chair, looking straight at Madam York.
âSheâs just a small celebrity. Itâs fine to play a little. People with your status shouldnât do this for an actress.â
âMadam York, be careful with your words.â Jun Shiling stopped calling her grandaunt. When she said that he wanted to play, Jun Shilingâs expression had already turned cold. âSheâs my wife. The York family, which has always been known for their etiquette and honor, is this how they disrespect other peopleâs wives?â
âYouâre not even married. Sheâs just an actress. She has no education, ability, and no rules. How can she be the mistress of the Jun family??â Seeing a junior rebut her, Madam Yorkâs eyes burned with anger. She acted like a Duchess.
âMadam York, you have stretched your hand too long.â Jun Shilingâs expression had already turned cold. The oppressive aura around him made Madam York, who had crawled in the royal family for many years, feel a little unbearable.
âIâm the one in charge of the Jun Corporation now. Iâm afraid itâs not up to the York family to criticize me.â Jun Shilingâs tone was already very heavy. âIf not for Grandpa, you probably wouldnât have been able to enter this office with the title of Madam York.â
âJunior, why are you so rude?â Madam York was used to living like a princess. When had she ever been humiliated like this? She immediately became angry. âIâve always heard that youâre a good child who knows when to advance and when to retreat. I didnât expect you to change my impression of you today. Iâm really confused by that actress.â
âIf Madam York says anything disrespectful to my wife again, Iâm afraid you wonât be able to attend Grandpaâs birthday. You should return to your England.â Jun Shiling looked at Madam York and said slowly. The coldness in his tone made Madam Yorkâs heart tremble.
âYou.â Madam York wanted to continue speaking, but when she met Jun Shilingâs cold eyes, she didnât know how to speak.
Thinking of how the Duke of York had said that he wanted to cooperate with Jun Shiling, Madam York suppressed her anger for the time being. âI was just making a suggestion. Child, youâre getting serious. I have something to do first. Look at this document first.â
âThereâs no need.â Jun Shiling pushed the documents Madam York had brought forward. âI donât plan to work with the York family at all.â