Han Hongsui frowned and fell silent.
He knew his eldest son disliked Mo Yin, but flesh and blood were inseparable. As long as it wasn't too excessive, he usually turned a blind eye.
He never imagined that the brat would actually go through with it!
Seeing the wound on Mo Yin's forehead, Han Hongsui pursed his lips and after a long while, asked, "Then what's the story with Xiao Yi?"
Han Mo Yin's attitude remained indifferent. "Big brother scolded him, and it was very unpleasant."
He didn't need to elaborate on what was said; Han Hongsui had already guessed.
"As expected!"
He had even thought his eldest son was wronged and that he, despite falling out with the Xiao family, would seek justice!
But looking at the injuries on his younger son's face, he could roughly understand why Xiao Yi had taught him a lesson personally, even at the risk of offending the Han family.
If it were himself, he would probably have been even harsher!
"Mo Yin, go and rest."
"Okay."
Han Moxuan turned and left.
—
In the moving car, Xiao Yi wearily pinched his temples. He had stayed up late again last night.
He had just taken over the company, and there was so much to learn. It felt more tiring than watching several scripts.
Just then, his phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID, picked up, and remained silent. The other party spoke first, their voice very soft, as if afraid of disturbing him.
"The project in Han Jianyue's hands now belongs to me."
"Oh."
Xiao Yi's response was even more indifferent.
"What should I do next?"
"From now on, all you need to do is be a qualified young master of the Han family."
"Mm."
"If you don't understand anything, be sure to ask Uncle Han for advice. Don't be like that idiot Han Jianyue, who was so stubborn and arrogant."
"Got it."
The call ended.
Xiao Yi closed his eyes again to rest.
Yan Zhi, who was by his side, knew who had called. "Brother Yi, your move with Han Mo Yin is brilliant! Hahaha, I've long disliked that guy Han Jianyue. Now, he's probably really finished, right?"
Xiao Yi's eyes remained closed as he said dismissively, "He's the eldest young master of the Han family. How finished can he really be? As long as he behaves, he'll be back to causing trouble in no time."
He slowly opened his dark eyes, a smile curling his lips. "Before that, it depends on whether Han Mo Yin can seize the opportunity."
Da Yang said with some concern, "What if he throws us away after we've served our purpose? He seems much smarter than Han Jianyue. Could he set us up again?"
Yan Zhi agreed. "Has Da Yang gotten his brain back? Well said! If he plays dirty, he'll be much more formidable than Han Jianyue!"
Xiao Yi chuckled. "That's where his cleverness lies. He never offends anyone easily. Having more friends is always better than having more enemies. Unfortunately, Han Jianyue will never understand this."
—
Xia Wei Liang officially received Director Liu's invitation to play the role of Sheng Guan Qiu in the TV series "Qing Kuang."
The male lead, Ling Lu, would be played by Xi En, and the female lead, Tai Ling, by the currently popular young star Zhang Miaomiao.
The commencement ceremony was grand. With a director known for discovering talent, and the combination of a Film Emperor and a rising star, such a lineup was top-tier anywhere.
However, what drew the most attention was the actress playing the fourth female lead, Guan Sheng Qiu – Xia Wei Liang.
The day before the commencement ceremony, Zhang Miaomiao learned from the official Weibo that Xia Wei Liang would be playing the fourth female lead in the series. She was both surprised and smug!
Surprised because, with her current popularity and buzz, she was qualified to compete for the lead role, let alone the fourth female lead!
But because someone of her status was playing a supporting role for her, she couldn't help but feel smug. That evening, she happily announced to her friends that Xia Wei Liang would be playing a supporting role in her drama!
"I saw it on Weibo too! Oh my god, Miaomiao, you're amazing! Xia Wei Liang is actually the fourth female lead in your drama? Hahaha..."
"There's nothing to be surprised about. Her acting is just like that. "Re-embrace" became popular because Director Zhou was amazing; he didn't have her say much dialogue and filmed her beautifully. If she were to carry a show, with her eye-watering acting, there would be 120 Chu Qiao's between her and Shang Rongrong!"
"Miaomiao! Hurry up and have your agent release some press! This opportunity shouldn't be wasted! She's the one playing a supporting role for you, not the other way around!"
Looking at her friends' chattering, Zhang Miaomiao did have such thoughts. If it were anyone else, she wouldn't hesitate, but with Xia Wei Liang, she was a bit hesitant. After all, behind her was Film Emperor Xiao!
Recently, rumors that the Film Emperor was a member of the Xiao family had been spreading like wildfire. In the entertainment industry, rumors rarely came from nothing. Since there were rumors, it meant there was a degree of truth. Zhang Miaomiao dared not risk her career!
It was only when she arrived at the commencement ceremony that she felt fortunate. Fortunately, she hadn't tried to put down Xia Wei Liang. Forget Xiao Yi; she couldn't even handle the fans present here!
Outside the venue, there was a sea of fans, all with the same green support color.
Xi En's "Xi Mi Lu" fans were also present, but they knew Xi En disliked such fanfare, so a core fan organized a dozen people to show their support.
As for Zhang Miaomiao's "Miao Xing Ren," she had instructed her studio to arrange for them to be present.
She subconsciously felt that she couldn't lose to Xia Wei Liang in terms of popularity, after all, she was the lead actress.
However, upon arriving at the scene, she realized why the Liang fans could stand shoulder to shoulder with the "Yi Mi" fans in the fandoms; there was a reason for it.
"Miss! Miss, whose fan are you? Ah, I'm a Liang fan! Yes, yes, that's right, from that actress whose acting is so eye-watering! Oh, please stop the awkward praise; I can't even stand watching this acting!"
"Beautiful! Beautiful, are you a Miao Xing Ren? Oh my, your sister has been amazing lately! I don't miss a single episode of her shows!"
"Ah, we're just here to join the fun. If you say our actress isn't good and no one comes to support her, wouldn't that be embarrassing? Alas, it can't be helped, we have to come no matter how tired we are!"
Seeing the Liang fans mingling with all the fans outside, Zhang Miaomiao suddenly had the illusion that her own fans were about to be swayed...
They were actively enticing people to switch allegiances! Couldn't these Liang fans do anything decent?
As she was feeling annoyed, she heard someone shout, "The Empress is here!" Zhang Miaomiao turned her head and saw Xia Wei Liang arriving on a shared bicycle with her assistant.
To prevent her from falling into a pit while riding, the Magic Flute company had a meeting overnight and created a custom-made one for her, ready on call!
The fans, seeing the young woman riding a three-wheeled shared bike, burst into laughter!
"Hahaha! Empress! Falling into a pit isn't about the wheels; it's about the brain!"
Xia Wei Liang got off the bike, parked the three-wheeler properly, and turned back, looking speechlessly at the Liang fans. "I'm not saying this to you, but can you guys get along? Can't you stop picking at old wounds?"
"Haha, if the Empress pouts a little, we won't mention it again!"
She glared, "If you stop just because I say so, where's my dignity? Humph!"
She turned and walked towards Director Liu, clearing her throat as she went. "Meow~"
This meow almost sent the fans over the edge!
"Oh my god, so cute!"
"Empress! We have to solidify the status of the vase! Don't disgrace the vase industry!"
"Right! Acting doesn't matter; what's important is being beautiful! We can give up dignity, but not beauty!"