Xia Wei Liang’s Weibo post caused a paralysis so severe, it was practically from the neck down.
Even the programmers at Zha Lang threw in the towel, deciding to brew some nourishing hair-regrowing tea first.
Mei Yu’s side exploded as well. President Jiang bombarded Ji Huan with calls: “Even though I knew they were secretly seeing each other, you should have at least let me borrow the arrow before shooting it! Or at least the east wind! Now look, all this massive popularity is wasted, and nothing has been settled!”
President Jiang’s heart ached as he spoke. This was Mei Yu’s moment of glory! The hottest it had ever been!
Ji Huan remained calm: “Are you done venting? If so, give me a plan so I can proceed with the follow-up.”
“…Ji Huan, look at my position. Do you want to take it?”
“Hmm, it’s not impossible.”
If everyone in the company didn’t know Ji Huan’s personality – a super-steel woman – President Jiang would have likely exploded from anger.
Compared to Mei Yu, Yi Xiao Entertainment was much calmer.
After all, the film emperor was practically screaming “I want to officially announce!” on his forehead, and General Manager Zhou Hou along with the “heart-saving pill squad” were constantly prepared.
Zhou Hou walked into the meeting room and froze at the sight within.
Two recliners were placed side-by-side, each occupied by a person. In their left hands, they held glucose water with straws leading to their mouths. In their right hands, they clutched heart-saving pills, occasionally popping one into their mouths, crunching it to test their teeth.
Lian Jun stroked his heart protector and said calmly, “The day has finally come.”
Old Tu: “Last night was the seventh day since ‘Valenina Valeriana’ passed.”
Glancing back at Old Tu’s already thin hair, Lian Jun sighed faintly, “If it’s really impossible, just shave it off.”
Old Tu choked back a sob, “We can still struggle a little.”
Zhou Hou chuckled with exasperation, “Alright, quickly draft a statement. From the company’s standpoint, we must express our support for this relationship.”
Old Tu struggled to sit up, “After taking such a big detour, it’s still a circle in the end, huh?”
Lian Jun chuckled, “You wouldn’t understand this! One must go through wind and rain to see the rainbow!”
Old Tu took a deep breath and got up to leave.
Zhou Hou: “Where are you going?”
“To get a shave!”
Lian Jun applauded. Thirty-five-year-old bald Old Tu deserves our applause!
***
In the office, Xiao Yi’s face appeared calm, but the corners of his mouth were twitching upwards uncontrollably.
At this moment, his lips were mature, sensible, and had a mind of their own, creating an incredibly brilliant arc!
Xiao De Ye’s expression was extremely displeased: “Heh, I truly underestimated this woman! Pulling such a stunt to force you to acknowledge her! Not bad, she’s got some brains, unlike the foolish and ignorant person I thought she was.”
Xiao Yi looked up at his grandfather. Normally, he would have exploded by now!
Let alone his grandfather, even the heavens themselves couldn’t say that about Xia Wei Liang!
But at this moment, Xiao Yi surprisingly looked at his grandfather with gentleness, offering a shallow smile.
Xiao De Ye was stunned for a moment, then continued, “She thinks by forcing my hand like this, our Xiao family will yield? It’s pure fantasy!”
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi laughed, a hint of shyness in his laughter.
“Grandfather means, not only did she announce it officially, but she also wants… to marry me?”
As this thought emerged, the arc of Xiao Yi’s lips couldn’t help but curve upwards further.
Xiao De Ye: “…”
Is he seeking validation from me?
Yan Zhi and Da Yang stood by, desperately trying to suppress their laughter!
If it weren’t for professional ethics, they would have aimed their phone cameras at this moment to capture this rare, classic scene!
This rare harmonious moment between grandfather and grandson, surprisingly, was because of Niang Niang!
Xiao De Ye gritted his teeth and said with a dark expression, “She’s just a woman, look at yourself! If she asked for your life, then you…”
“Give it to her.”
Xiao Yi said with a smile, looking at his grandfather, “She wouldn’t even need to lift a finger; I’d give it to her myself.”
“Xiao Yi!!”
Xiao De Ye was truly enraged this time, “What nonsense are you spouting!”
Xiao Yi’s temper today was surprisingly good. He didn’t get angry either, patiently explaining to his grandfather, “Firstly, your assumption is invalid. Because she would absolutely never make such a request. If, however, someone or something forced her to do so; based on my understanding of her, she has two options: one, I die first, and she follows. Or two, she gives up her own life first, and naturally, I would follow.”
These words stunned Xiao De Ye, “You… you’re scaring grandfather, right?”
Xiao Yi smiled and shook his head, as casually as if discussing where to go for skewers later, “If you don’t believe me, you can find an opportunity to ask her.”
Xiao De Ye began to take him seriously.
He understood Xiao Yi’s character. He wasn’t afraid of Xiao Yi being defiant or playing dirty with him, but he was afraid of him letting go of everything, not caring about anything.
Xiao De Ye now truly resented Xia Wei Liang for bewitching his good grandson like this! Just like his father!
Xiao De Ye was still struggling, “Even if her family background doesn’t match, she should at least be a good wife, but look at what she’s done! She’s seeking attention! She’s put you in the spotlight! A woman like that, marrying her is a disaster! Of course, if you’re just playing with her, grandfather can turn a blind eye…”
“You don’t need to tire yourself so much; open both eyes completely.”
Xiao Yi still spoke in a gentle tone, “You might not be aware, but I actually like disasters! The more troublesome, the better! Let her obediently stay by my side as a little disaster!”
Xiao De Ye shot up, “You’re crazy! Absolutely crazy!”
Xiao Yi smiled, “Not at all, I’m just too happy.”
He couldn’t listen any further. Xiao De Ye leaned on his cane and walked away.
“Grandfather.”
As he reached the door, Xiao Yi softly called out to him again.
“I am very happy right now, and I don’t want you to ruin it. If you dare to lay a hand on Xia Wei Liang, I’ll go after your grandsons! Starting with eldest brother, then Xiao Lan, one by one.”
Yan Zhi and Da Yang exchanged glances, their eyes filled with determined admiration.
This was a truly ruthless person, ruthless enough to go after his own family!
Clearly, Xiao De Ye was also stunned, “You… what did you say?”
“You heard me clearly.”
Xiao De Ye trembled with anger, “Xiao Yi! They are your own brothers!!”
Xiao Yi said unhurriedly, “Xia Wei Liang is also the person I love most.”
“You… you’re crazy! Crazy!”
Xiao De Ye slammed the door and walked out.
Yan Zhi and Da Yang immediately leaned in, “Brother Yi, is it really okay to anger Old Master Xiao like this?”
“Yes, what if he retaliates with even worse measures?”
“He won’t,” Xiao Yi said, his mouth still upturned wildly, his voice, habitually lazy, now sounded somewhat triumphant. “Grandfather’s biggest fear is having no successor. Entrusting the Xiao family fortune to someone has become his biggest worry! Therefore, he won’t risk it.”
The two understood.
Perhaps this was what they called one thing conquering another.
In that case, Niang Niang was at the top of the food chain!