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Chapter 436: Crispy Pancake Wei Zimu

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

[ Really? But your revelations have always been quite accurate. ]

[ ‘Chinese Poetry Meet’? Xia Wanyuan is a little confident. That’s where immortals fight. ]

[ I don’t believe it. I’ve never seen a female celebrity in the entertainment industry who’s so amazing. How dare she go up to “China Poetry Meet”? ]

At that moment, most people were still suspicious.

Soon, other marketing accounts began to release this piece of news. Everyone saw so many revelations and began to be skeptical.

There were even some relatively simple fans of Xia Wanyuan who had already begun to look forward to her new variety program.

Meanwhile, her old fans reported every piece of news worriedly.

Xia Wanyuan had yet to announce the news, but these marketing accounts had moved first. If Xia Wanyuan didn’t go, wouldn’t these people make a fuss?

The internet was abuzz. The forums of the major boards were also active, discussing Xia Wanyuan’s upcoming “Chinese Poetry Meet”.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely be at a loss. “China’s Poetry Meet” was a competition of real ability. If an entertainment celebrity participated in this, they would be doubted even if they won. If they lost, it would be even worse. They would probably be mocked by tens of thousands of people. If they did not participate, the public opinion would have already opened up. Who knew how many people were waiting to make an article?

Tang Yin also had such worries, so she persuaded Xia Wanyuan from the side that it was better not to attend.

However, Xia Wanyuan did not have such concerns. She was very confident in her standards. She had also seen some programs for “China’s Poetry Meet”. Those poems and songs were very simple to her.

“Just tell them that I agreed. I’ll go for the interview when I get back to Beijing.”

“Okay.” Xia Wanyuan had always been a very opinionated person. Since Xia Wanyuan said that it was okay, Tang Yin did not persuade her anymore, so she followed Xia Wanyuan’s words and replied to the production team. Both parties agreed on the time and place for the interview.

The Watermelon Platform was famous for being rich and imposing in the country. Normally, variety shows were recorded at the television station, but the Watermelon Video insisted on choosing outdoor scenes.

The main theme of the first episode of “Singer” was related to Jiangnan.

Xia Wanyuan had grown up in the north and lived in the north. She didn’t have much memory of the south. It was the rainy season in the south, and “Singer” had taken its appearance in the ancient alley here.

Men wore long gowns, while women wore cheongsams or long dresses. They held umbrellas and walked through the rain in groups of two or three. The white walls and black tiles behind them seemed to have brought people back into history.

“Alright! Thank you for your hard work, everyone!” There were a total of ten people in the first episode of “Singer”. After filming everyone’s scenes, the filming team left time for everyone to move freely.

The rest of the time was freely given to the contestants. Of course, every contestant was equipped with a specialized camera position to record their scenes of life and use them to edit them into the program.

Lin Xuan wanted to get close to Xia Wanyuan, but as the cameras attacked her one by one, she did not dare to do anything. Although everyone interacted secretly, overall, they were still relatively harmonious.

Of course, it was not so peaceful when the song was officially recorded.

The program of I Am a Singer used a draw system. Whichever song they drew, they would have to sing it. This greatly increased the ability requirements and singing skills of the contestants.

The theme of the first episode of “Singer” was “Jiangnan”, so all the songs were related to Jiangnan. The style of this episode was very suitable for Xia Wanyuan and Lin Xuan.

The specific recording process was kept secret before the program was broadcasted. The audience who were invited to the scene had signed a confidentiality agreement. Everything regarding the program’s recording could not be leaked.

However, after the filming ended, when everyone came out of the recording studio, their faces were filled with excitement and intoxication.

This trip as an audience was too worth it!! I’m so looking forward to the day the program is broadcasted!!

——

After the filming ended, Xia Wanyuan walked into the hotel. Just as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Wei Zimu waiting for her at the door.

“What’s the matter?” Xia Wanyuan yawned. After putting on makeup, waiting for filming, and filming itself, she was really a little tired.

“This is for you. Someone sent me two boxes. I can’t finish them, so I’ll give you one. Sister Wanyuan, you’ve worked hard. Rest well. I’ll bring you to the Jiangnan Embroidery Workshop tomorrow.” Wei Zimu handed a beautifully wrapped box to Xia Wanyuan.

“Thank you.” Xia Wanyuan reached out to take it. “Then I’ll go and rest first.”

“Alright.”

Xia Wanyuan entered and opened the door. There were fragrant pastries in the box. Xia Wanyuan had heard from someone whom she had filmed together with that Suhang’s famous pastries were said to be limited in supply and difficult to queue up for.

Xia Wanyuan habitually put the box aside. She did not eat things that were given to her by others.

What she did not know was that every snack Wei Zimu gave her was specially bought by himself personally.

This box of pastries that lay in the corner and was not eaten by anybody, was bought by Wei Zimu who stood in the rain with an umbrella for three hours before buying it.

Chapter 437: CEO Jun Learns to Send Emoticons

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The rain continued for another day. Xia Wanyuan took a shower, lay down on the warm blanket, and fell asleep. During the filming process, her phone had been switched to silent mode, so Xia Wanyuan did not hear the phone call and slept soundly.

“Daddy, I miss Mommy.” In the manor, Xiao Bao leaned on Jun Shiling’s leg and looked at him pitifully, his eyes filled with obvious longing.

“Mm, your mother is probably busy. Go to bed and call her tomorrow.” Jun Shiling patted the little dumpling’s head.

“Okay.” Xiao Bao nodded obediently and crawled into the blanket, sticking close to Jun Shiling. Not long after, he fell asleep.

Meanwhile, Jun Shiling, who had said that he would call tomorrow, could not sleep. He put his phone aside and took the book Xia Wanyuan had left by the bed to read.

Xia Wanyuan had a good sleep. When she woke up from her hunger, she opened her eyes and saw that the sky was already dark. The rain had not stopped, and rows of raindrops fell from the window.

Xia Wanyuan took the phone and looked. It was already 1: 30 in the morning.

The two missed calls were from Jun Shiling.

There was also a WeChat message that was sent at ten o’clock in the evening. “Call me when you wake up.”

Xia Wanyuan had a feeling that Jun Shiling might have been waiting for her, so she sent a message tentatively. “Are you asleep?”

As expected, the phone rang the next second.

Xia Wanyuan pressed the answer button and Jun Shiling’s tired face appeared on the screen.

“I’m sorry. I fell asleep when I got back.”

“It’s nothing. It’s been hard filming.” Jun Shiling looked at Xia Wanyuan gently. It had only been two days since we last met, why did it seem like a long time?

“Go to bed quickly. It’s late and you have to work tomorrow.” Xia Wanyuan sat up on the bed, revealing her fair skin.

“Look at it for a while more.” Jun Shiling stared at Xia Wanyuan as if he could not get enough of her.

“Go and sleep.” Only when Xia Wanyuan was embarrassed from his stare did she urge him.

“Okay, I got the hotel to prepare dinner for you. It’ll be served up in a while. You can continue to rest after dinner.” When Xia Wanyuan replied to Jun Shiling, Jun Shiling had already given the orders to his subordinates. Now, the hotel was working at full speed to prepare supper for Xia Wanyuan.

“Mm.” Xia Wanyuan nodded. “Goodnight.”

“Good night.”

After hanging up the phone, Jun Shiling went to wash up. When he returned, he saw Xia Wanyuan send him a cute emoticon. The corners of Jun Shiling’s lips curled up.

With the help of the omnipotent Special Assistant Lin, who had an annual salary of ten million dollars, he finally learned how to send emoticons. Jun Shiling, who was not an old antique, replied with an emoticon of touching the cat’s head.

Xia Wanyuan, who was taking a bite of the dumpling, almost choked when she saw the emoticon Jun Shiling had sent back.

Cough, cough, cough. This person is quite modern.

Knowing that Jun Shiling would definitely reply after she replied, Xia Wanyuan stopped sending. She sat by the window and finished her supper, then sorted out all the problems her colleagues had.

The few days she had been in Jiangnan were different from the magnificence of the north. The gentleness of the river countryside in Jiangnan had given Xia Wanyuan a lot of inspiration. She listened to the pattering rain outside the window and even drew two illustrations to post on Weibo and foreign accounts.

After a busy night, the sky slowly lit up.

After breakfast, Wei Zimu waited at the door punctually. He still had the familiar warm smile, but Xia Wanyuan felt that he gave off a different feeling.. Although she could not tell what was different.

Chapter 438: Jiangnan Embroidery Workshop

“Sister Wanyuan,” Wei Zimu called out gently.

Xia Wanyuan did not show it on her face, but the discomfort in her heart grew.

“Morning.” Xia Wanyuan nodded slightly.

“Let’s go. Jiangnan Embroidery Workshop isn’t far from here. Sister Wanyuan, do you want to take a car or walk over?”

Xia Wanyuan looked outside the building. The rain was not heavy, and it was pitter-patter, carrying the humidity of Jiangnan. “Let’s walk over.”

“Okay.” Wei Zimu smiled and handed the umbrella to Xia Wanyuan.

The two of them walked into the rain side by side. “Was the pastry yesterday delicious? I queued for a long time before I bought it. According to them, it should be very delicious.”

“I didn’t eat it. I don’t like that.” Xia Wanyuan’s high heels clicked on the limestone road.

Wei Zimu was not angry at Xia Wanyuan’s direct words and chuckled.

Xia Wanyuan turned around when she heard Wei Zimu smiling.

Today, Xia Wanyuan was wearing an azure dress with embroidery. It blended with the hazy rain and had a different gracefulness.

Her eyes, which were always filled with ice and snow, seemed to be covered in a layer of faint mist from Jiangnan. They were like green mountains after the rain, exuding an empty spiritual aura.

Wei Zimu was stunned for a moment. At this moment, someone suddenly rode a bicycle and passed through quickly. Wei Zimu subconsciously took a step forward and stood in front of Xia Wanyuan. Stained mud splashed by his pants.

Wei Zimu looked down at the mud on his leg and a hint of hostility flashed across his eyes. When he looked up again, he was smiling warmly.

“Let them bring you over first. There’s someone waiting for you there. I’ll go and change my clothes first.”

“Okay.”

Under the guidance of others, Xia Wanyuan arrived at the embroidery workshop. The embroidery workshop had already existed since the end of the world and had been passed down until now. It had a deep foundation.

Wei Zimu did not come. Seeing that there was only a young lady, the person in charge of the embroidery workshop was clearly a little arrogant.

“Hello, Miss Xia. Young Master Wei asked me to bring you in for a walk.”

Xia Wanyuan was led in by the in-charge. This was a high-end embroidery base in the world. In the workshop inside, there were nimble embroidery ladies sitting.

Various colors of fabric and threads decorated the place beautifully.

Xia Wanyuan turned around. “Other than these, is there anything else?”

“Miss Xia, these are already the most outstanding embroidery ladies in our embroidery workshop. Which more do you want to see? Super masters usually don’t show their faces.”

Xia Wanyuan glanced at the embroidery ladies who were working diligently in the embroidery workshop. The things made here were good, but they emphasized too much on high-end quality.

Such a high-end item was not suitable for ordinary people. Not many people in China could afford such an exquisite item.

“Do you have anything else to see?” The in-charge was a little unhappy. Our Jiangnan Embroidery Workshop was the top embroidery workshop in China. Why didn’t I see any surprise in Miss Xia’s eyes? Instead, she looked very dissatisfied.

“No, thank you.” Xia Wanyuan felt that there was nothing to see here and wanted to go out and take a look. It was said that there were countless embroidery workshops in this area, but they were much smaller than the Jiangnan embroidery workshop. Xia Wanyuan felt that she might be able to find what she wanted.

Xia Wanyuan slowly walked along the ancient alley when two young girls suddenly walked past her. The bag in their hands attracted Xia Wanyuan’s attention.

Xia Wanyuan went forward to ask.

“This bag? I bought it at the Jin Xiu shop on South Street. They have many of these bags.”

“Thank you.”

Xia Wanyuan smiled and walked in the direction they pointed.

The two young girls looked at Xia Wanyuan’s back and were a little confused.

“Look at the bag she’s carrying. It’s the L family’s latest bag. It’s so beautiful. It’s probably more than a hundred thousand dollars.”

“She does look pretty. She’s already carrying such a good bag. Why did she ask us about Jin Xiu Shop? The things there are not pretty.”

“I don’t understand. Perhaps the rich are bored.”

Xia Wanyuan followed the route the two ladies pointed to and arrived at the shop they had mentioned.

This place was indeed similar to what she had imagined. The things inside were much cheaper than the Jiangnan Embroidery Workshop. It could be said to be very affordable, but it looked a little old and could not be separated from those old styles.

She went in to take a look at the embroidery workers who were doing all sorts of things. Before the employees in the shop could come up and greet her, Xia Wanyuan already had an idea. She went straight out the door and called Shen Qian.

——

After a long day of meetings, it was almost midnight when he got home. Xiao Bao was already sound asleep.

Jun Shiling pulled off his tie and was about to take a shower when his phone rang. Xia Wanyuan had sent him a dazed expression.

Jun Shiling looked at the cat and could not help but think of Xia Wanyuan staring blankly in front of him. The corners of his lips curled up as he sent Lin Jing a message.

“Arrange a flight for tomorrow morning. I’m going to Suzhou.”

After Lin Jing confirmed that he had received it, Jun Shiling called Xia Wanyuan.

The next morning, Lin Jing picked Jun Shiling up and went to the airport. Shen Qian also brought the first batch of porcelain samples that had been burned according to Xia Wanyuan’s request and boarded the plane to Suhang.

Chapter 439: Beautiful Figure in the Rain

When Jun Shiling arrived at the airport, he had yet to see Xia Wanyuan when the person in charge of Jiangnan learned of the news. He waited at the airport to invite him away. Jun Shiling sent Xia Wanyuan a message and went to settle his work first.

The moment Shen Qian landed, he brought the things to Xia Wanyuan’s hotel.

“CEO Xia, I happened to come over and brought the first batch of samples. Take a look.” Shen Qian opened the box on the table. Two green cups were lying in the soft box. The cups were printed with a few green bamboos that Xia Wanyuan had drawn.

Xia Wanyuan reached out for the kettle and poured some water in. The rising steam in the bamboo forest was like fog that curled around the early morning bamboo forest, making it very beautiful. Xia Wanyuan nodded in satisfaction.

“Old Master Liu’s standards are still very high. Let’s do it like this.”

“Okay, CEO Xia, what else do you need me to do?” Shen Qian knew that Xia Wanyuan wouldn’t let him come specially for this batch of glasses.

“There’s a Jin Xiu shop here. Go and buy it. One shouldn’t be enough. According to their standards, we want about ten embroidery workshops.”

“Okay.” Shen Qian was very convinced of Xia Wanyuan now.

Shen Qian put down the things and brought the people from the Jiangnan branch to discuss the acquisition. Xia Wanyuan looked at her phone. There was a message from Jun Shiling.

The rain in Jiangnan did not stop soon like in the north. The rain here was continuous and seemed to never stop.

Xia Wanyuan checked the address Jun Shiling had sent her. It was not far, so she walked over with an umbrella and admired the scenery of the ancient town.

After turning a corner, Xia Wanyuan was suddenly attracted by a very elegant shop.

This shop specialized in a retro style. The long dresses attracted Xia Wanyuan’s attention.

As the price was very high, very few people came to this shop usually. When the salesperson saw Xia Wanyuan’s clothes, she knew that a big customer had arrived and hurriedly welcomed her in.

]”The clothes here are all specially custom-made from the Jiangnan embroidery workshop. Every piece is a unique design. Look, which one do you like?”

Xia Wanyuan glanced around and pointed at a light green dress hanging on the innermost part.

The salesperson’s eyes lit up. “This Rui Cao Yun Yan, Twin Silk Garment is the treasure of our shop. You have good taste. I’ll get it for you immediately!”

In the huge fitting room, the shop assistant helped Xia Wanyuan put on her clothes.

“Let me help you tie your hair into a simple bun. The effect will be better.” The salesperson took a jade hairpin from the front desk and simply tied Xia Wanyuan’s hair up.

“You’re really too beautiful.” After fixing her hair and changing her clothes, the salesperson, who had seen many beauties, was stunned.

Xia Wanyuan looked at herself in the mirror. “I’ll get this one.”

“Okay! The clothes in our shop will be cleaned every day. You can wear them and leave.” The sales assistant opened the ticket happily. After this job, she would have half a year of sales.

Xia Wanyuan looked at the white walls and green tiles outside. “I’ll wear it and leave.”

“Okay, this jade hairpin is a gift for you.” The staff enthusiastically packed the things for Xia Wanyuan and respectfully sent her to the door.

The town was originally an ancient town. Normally, there were many people who wore ancient clothes to take photos. Xia Wanyuan was wearing a long dress, so no one was surprised. However, the way she held an umbrella and walked in the rain in a long dress was truly moving.

She was looking at the scenery while others were looking at her. Many people who were photographing the scenery here captured her with the camera.

Chapter 440: The Princess Takes the Initiative ~~

As she looked at the surrounding scenery, she unknowingly walked to the place Jun Shiling had given her.

This was an extremely simple and exquisite small courtyard. The plaque on the door had the words “Xi Garden” written on it.

The servant who had long received the notice had been waiting at the door for a long time. When she saw a beautiful figure slowly walk over, she hurriedly stepped forward. “Excuse me, are you Xia Wanyuan?”

“Mm.” Xia Wanyuan nodded.

“Hello, Madam. Young Master has already instructed us to bring you in first.”

With that, the servant took the things from Xia Wanyuan and brought her in. The courtyard was much larger than Xia Wanyuan had imagined. There were pavilions, mountains and lakes. Birds and cranes flew everywhere.

“I’ll take a walk myself. You don’t have to follow me.” Xia Wanyuan wanted to take a look herself.

“Okay, Madam, you can call us if you have any questions.”

After the servant left, Xia Wanyuan walked around the courtyard herself. It was midsummer, and the lotus flowers were blooming. The lotus flowers that filled the lake, coupled with the pavilions and that were decorated with carvings, reminded Xia Wanyuan of the princess palace in her youth.

However, the Great Xia Dynasty was not so gloomy and rainy. The Great Xia Dynasty was always sunny.

When she was young, she loved to play and throw tantrums. There was once when she secretly took a wooden basin to wash her face and threw it into the lotus pond. Then, she sat in the wooden basin and supported herself with the lotus leaf pole to pluck the lotus flowers in the lotus pond.

The maidservants in the palace could not find her and were almost frightened to death. Even her parents, who were in the midst of a meeting, were alarmed. The entire palace was mobilized to look for her, but they could not find her for a long time.

In the end, her royal grandfather, who knew her the best, got the guards to go down the lotus pond. In the middle of the lake, he found her, who was lost and crying.

Her father was extremely angry and wanted to beat her up to teach her a lesson. However, he was shouted back by her grandfather.

“If you dare to hit my precious granddaughter, I’ll hit you!!”

In the end, her father left in a huff, unable to hit her.

As she was frightened, the little princess cried pitifully. In the end, her mother slept with her for more than half a month. Only when the Buddha statue, which her father had found someone to bless from the western regions, was placed beside her bed did she gradually calm down.

Meanwhile, her father, who had been clamoring to beat her up and teach her a lesson, wanted to send all the treasures in the world to her to make her happy when he saw her frown.

Perhaps it was because the continuous gloomy rain easily evoked emotional emotions, but even Xia Wanyuan did not know that the laughter of her youth was actually so deeply imprinted in her mind. It was so deep that when she thought of it now, although it was a lifetime ago, it could not hide the bitterness in her heart.

Jun Shiling quickly settled his matters and rushed to Xi Garden. From afar, he saw a light green mist in the pavilion. Although her back was facing him, Jun Shiling felt a strong sense of sadness.

Furthermore, he felt that something was wrong with Xia Wanyuan. He didn’t know if it was because of her ancient costume or the hazy rain, but it made Jun Shiling have the illusion that Xia Wanyuan didn’t belong to this world.

Jun Shiling strode into the pavilion. Xia Wanyuan seemed to be immersed in her own world and did not notice him.

Jun Shiling walked to Xia Wanyuan and saw that her eyes were red and filled with tears. Jun Shiling suddenly clenched his fists, feeling as if a huge rock had smashed into his heart, causing it to hurt.

It was only then that Xia Wanyuan realized Jun Shiling was around. She looked up at him, and the vulnerability in her eyes broke Jun Shiling’s heart.

Jun Shiling took off his suit jacket and covered Xia Wanyuan with it. The pine fragrance immediately surrounded her with warmth. Those memories from the previous life gradually fell into the depths of her mind in this warmth.

Jun Shiling did not ask much and picked her up by the waist. “You must have waited long. Let’s go and eat.” His voice was extremely gentle.

Xia Wanyuan found a warm position in Jun Shiling’s arms and leaned against it, letting him carry her through the corridors.

The servants not far away widened their eyes when they saw this scene. They really could not tell that Master Jun, who usually did not look friendly, was actually so good to Madam.

When they arrived at the dining room, Jun Shiling did not put Xia Wanyuan down. Instead, he fed her spoon by spoon.

“I’m full.” Xia Wanyuan was not in a good mood and could not eat much. After half a bowl, she felt full.

“Mm.” Jun Shiling did not force her to eat anymore. He took the bowl and quickly ate a bowl of rice himself.

“I want to take a walk.” After dinner, Xia Wanyuan got out of Jun Shiling’s arms and wanted to take a walk.

“Do you want me to accompany you?”

“No need.” Xia Wanyuan wanted to stay alone for a while.

“Okay.”

Xia Wanyuan still returned to the place she had just sat. She looked at the lotus flowers in the pool, thinking about something. Jun Shiling stood by the window and looked at that figure with a cold expression.

After an unknown period of time, the moon slowly climbed up the treetops. Only then did Xia Wanyuan’s sculpture-like figure move. When she turned her head, she saw a figure standing by the window under the melting light in the distance.

A layer of warmth appeared in Xia Wanyuan’s eyes as she walked into the house.

“I’m going to take a shower.”

“Okay.”

By the time Xia Wanyuan took a shower, it was already an hour and a half later. Jun Shiling had already washed up and was leaning against the bedhead reading the book Xia Wanyuan had annotated.

The door was opened and then locked. Hearing a click, Jun Shiling looked up and saw that the book in his hand had a crease.

In the shop, where Xia Wanyuan had bought a dress in the day, the shop owner had not only given her a jade hairpin, but also a set of silk pajamas. The thin layer of silk could only roughly cover it, making it look hazy and mysterious.

The orchids on her dress were as white as snow, but they could not compare to the jade-white skin under the silk veil.

Xia Wanyuan walked towards Jun Shiling barefooted.

When Xia Wanyuan was nervous, she had the habit of biting her lower lip. At that moment, Xia Wanyuan, who was walking over step by step, was biting her lower lip. Jun Shiling’s breathing instantly became heavy.

Jun Shiling placed the book in his hand on the cabinet by the side, but he did not move. He only looked at Xia Wanyuan quietly.

Xia Wanyuan walked to the bed and lowered her head to lift Jun Shiling’s blanket, but Jun Shiling grabbed her wrist.

“Your place is inside.” Jun Shiling’s voice was terrifyingly low with an obvious hoarseness.

From where Jun Shiling was holding her, Xia Wanyuan seemed to be heated up. Her entire body was covered in a faint pink color.

Xia Wanyuan looked up at Jun Shiling. Her eyes, which were usually covered in ice and snow, were now bright and a little embarrassed.

Xia Wanyuan moved her wrist and insisted on lifting Jun Shiling’s blanket. Then, she lay in his arms and hugged his waist. Jun Shiling suddenly froze.

“Are you ready?” Jun Shiling’s suppressed voice sounded above her head.

Xia Wanyuan hugged him tighter. “Mm.”

Jun Shiling could not take it anymore.