“Qing Tian, why are you sending me money? I don't want it!” Li Xiaoxiao chased out of the house and said, "I still have money here."
“It's not for you, it's the feeding fees for Da Ya and Er Ya.” Xia Qing Tian pressed the elevator button and said, "Er Ya can really eat, and Da Ya is probably similar. You can keep it.”
“Oh my! It’s just two more mouths to feed, I can afford it.” Li Xiaoxiao wanted to say more, but Xia Qing Tian had already entered the elevator.
“Don't make me angry!” Xia Qing Tian pointed at Li Xiaoxiao and squinted her eyes as a warning.
“……” Li Xiaoxiao puffed out her cheeks and could only say before the elevator doors closed, "Then be careful on your way home."
Xia Qing Tian waved goodbye with a smile.
Li Xiaoxiao could only sigh, closed the door, and went home.
In the nearby fire escape, a man frowned, walking down the stairs quickly while contacting Yu Zixuan on his phone: “Xia Qing Tian did come to a friend’s house, and it seems to be about some pets, mentioning feeding fees.”
“I understand.” Yu Zixuan’s gaze deepened upon hearing this: “Be discreet and stay safe.”
“Yes.” After hanging up, the man quickly exited the fire escape, only to see a cool girl with short hair appearing at the ground floor entrance.
The girl smiled when she saw the man and said, “Hi~”
The man’s steps paused, and he watched the girl’s lips tighten, guessing her intentions.
“You can go, but leave your phone behind.” The girl said with a roguish grin.
“Who are you!” Hearing that she wanted his phone, the man recalled his actions of talking on the phone while going downstairs, his eyes full of vigilance. The call record with Yu Zixuan had not been deleted yet!
“Just consider me… a robber!” As soon as the girl finished speaking, she rushed directly towards the man.
It was just a brief exchange, and the man felt a blur before his eyes, then lost consciousness.
The girl took the phone from the man's pocket and walked out whistling.
She walked directly to Xia Qing Tian's car, pulled open the door, and got in: “You can drive now.”
Xia Qing Tian was startled: “Wen Jiu? What are you doing here?”
“Your old father hired me at a high price to protect you closely. How can I not be here?” Wen Jiu threw the phone she had just snatched to Xia Qing Tian and said, “You don't even know you're being followed, you’re too careless.”
“Followed?” Xia Qing Tian’s heart skipped a beat, and she immediately looked back behind the car.
“By the time you realize it, it’ll be too late.” Wen Jiu said with her arms crossed, “I’ve dealt with him for you, and I’ve snatched the phone. He had contacted someone before, and there should be call records and some important information on the phone. Find someone knowledgeable to decrypt it.”
“Thank you.” Xia Qing Tian immediately expressed her gratitude, realizing she needed to be more careful.
“What’s there to thank? I’m paid to do this.” Wen Jiu yawned and said, “Your driver is a bit slow. I’m getting sleepy sitting here, why don’t I drive?”
“No need!” Xia Qing Tian still remembered Wen Jiu’s terrifying driving and immediately refused, “This is fine. I, I need to work anyway.”
“Alright then, I’ll take a nap first. Call me if anything comes up.” Wen Jiu yawned and slowly closed her eyes.
Xia Qing Tian then took out her own phone and contacted Li Xiaoxiao: Someone was following me today. I don’t know who they are or what their intentions are yet. Make sure Da Ya and Er Ya are careful, and you and Xiao Zhong too.
After receiving Xia Qing Tian’s message, Li Xiaoxiao looked at Da Ya and Er Ya, who were still excitedly hugging each other, and replied with an emoji: ok.jpg.
After contacting Li Xiaoxiao, Xia Qing Tian contacted Xia Shang. If anyone could be trusted with decryption, it would be Xia Shang.
As it turned out, Xia Shang had to work overtime and might not be back tonight.
Xia Qing Tian had no choice but to trouble Gu Yaoyang: Are you there? Are you busy?
Gu Yaoyang looked at the message on his phone, hesitated for a moment, then picked up his phone to reply, [What’s up?], then felt the tone was a bit distant and deleted those words, retyping [I’m okay, what’s wrong?], and only then sent it.
“Xia Shang is working overtime, how could he not be busy…” Xia Qing Tian thought about it and felt that disturbing Gu Yaoyang at this time was not a good idea. So, after receiving Gu Yaoyang’s reply, Xia Qing Tian didn’t mention being followed, only replied [Remind you not to forget dinner, no matter how busy you are.].
Receiving Xia Qing Tian’s reply, Gu Yaoyang couldn't help but chuckle, his eyes full of tenderness.
This startled the secretary who was changing coffee nearby.
Putting away her phone, Xia Qing Tian thought for a moment and decided to put the phone away first and ask Xia Shang to help when he returned.
Putting this matter aside, Xia Qing Tian contacted Yu Yinyin again, originally intending to ask her if her past two days had been smooth and if she had any discomfort.
Unexpectedly, she heard another piece of news from Yu Yinyin.
“You’re saying Yu Linwan has been trying to get you back into Wanmeng Entertainment and even guaranteed you a spot as champion?” Xia Qing Tian found it somewhat surprising.
Given Yu Linwan's opportunistic nature, she wouldn’t go to such lengths to promote the pitiable Yu Yinyin.
Could it be because of Bai Yuqi?
It shouldn't be…
Bai Yuqi shouldn't have enough influence to make Yu Linwan go to such lengths, even losing her dignity.
Then what could be the reason?
“Yes, she’s called me several times, saying I can name my price if I’m willing, and that she’ll transfer all of Mo Jianing's current benefits to me, assemble a dedicated team to build me up, etc…” Yu Yinyin was completely confused.
If she said she wasn't tempted at all, that would be a lie.
But having experienced Wanmeng Entertainment’s underhanded contracts and their fickle nature, no matter how tempted she was, she wouldn't dare to agree rashly.
What if it was another big trap? She wouldn’t dare to jump into it.
Moreover, she was doing quite well at Gu Shi Entertainment now. Wen Ning had even specially hired a teacher for one-on-one coaching on her stage techniques. She was very touched and didn’t want to leave.
“Did you tell her you’ve already signed with Gu Shi Entertainment?” Xia Qing Tian asked.
“Not yet.” Yu Yinyin hesitated, “I’m actually a bit scared of her.”
For some reason, whenever Yu Yinyin thought of Yu Linwan, she felt apprehensive. Just seeing Yu Linwan gave her a sense of instinctive fear.
“Then don’t tell her for now. String her along, and let me see what her true intentions are.” Xia Qing Tian narrowed her eyes slightly, always feeling that behind this was someone Yu Linwan couldn’t refuse who had given some order.
“Okay, I’ll try my best.” Yu Yinyin immediately agreed upon hearing it was Xia Qing Tian’s request.