After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 260: Upgraded Nuhuru Xiaotao

Chapter 260: Chapter 260: Upgraded Nuhuru Xiaotao

"Sister Tong mentioned it to me, I haven’t agreed yet, and I wasn’t really planning on going."

Perhaps to others, stepping onto the red carpet at a fashion event would be an immense honor.

But as a female companion, and to a male actor she’s not very familiar with, she really wasn’t interested.

However, now knowing that Mei Shuiqing’s organization’s base is likely in Country Y, she could take advantage of work to investigate a little.

Jiang Lingxi didn’t mention her plan, but it didn’t hinder the person on the other side of the video from easily figuring it out.

Shen Yunqing uncharacteristically adopted a serious tone, "No, it’s dangerous."

Jiang Lingxi: "...I was just thinking about it."

Even if she actually goes, her own safety would be her priority.

Having this chance to live a second life, she hasn’t had a chance to enjoy anything yet, why would she willingly die!

Shen Yunqing’s expression softened a bit, "If everything goes well tomorrow, I’ll return to the Imperial City."

Jiang Lingxi: "..."

Is he trying to supervise her closely?

*

At the same time.

Inside a secluded villa.

Jing Huai, after finally coaxing Xu Qingmei into a good mood, was standing behind her gently massaging her shoulders, watching her face relax with enjoyment, and then asked in a low voice, "The fashion event in Country Y in two months, you will probably attend too, right?"

The invitation card in his hand was obtained from Xu Qingmei.

The official explanation to his agent was that it was through mentorship by a senior. For him, Xu Qingmei truly was a senior in every sense.

As for how he got this invitation card, the agent didn’t ask much, but everything was understood without being said.

Yet, he still felt unsatisfied.

If Xu Qingmei can give him such a regular area invitation card, then she surely has one too, and it might even be a VIP invitation card.

Jing Huai knew he couldn’t appear with Xu Qingmei in public, as their age gap was nearly ten years, and their status in the industry was quite different, which could easily cause fans, especially his own, to overthink.

Although he couldn’t walk the red carpet as Xu Qingmei’s male companion, when there were no cameras around, couldn’t Xu Qingmei introduce him to some big names in the fashion industry?

If he only holds the invitation card and watches the show like other regular guests, without attending some high-end banquets or meeting more people, it might not even be worth going.

Xu Qingmei listened to Jing Huai’s probing inquiry with no change in her expression, only opening her eyes slightly when she felt his hands become less focused on her shoulders, then lightly patted the back of his hand.

"You’re still young, there will be many opportunities in the future."

All in all, although she was fairly satisfied with Jing Huai, she merely saw him as a pastime for her lonely moments.

Far from the level where she would use her connections in the industry to help this kid rise.

Jing Huai naturally understood, though he was unwilling, he didn’t dare to continue pestering this matter.

It was a stroke of fortune for him to be with Xu Qingmei, but among so many young handsome actors, Xu Qingmei wouldn’t exclusively choose him.

Their relationship had been unequal from the start.

"Also, there’s something else I think I should tell you, please don’t get angry."

Seeing that Jing Huai was sensible, Xu Qingmei showed more patience, "Go on, what’s the matter?"

"The invitation card you gave me allows bringing a female companion. My agent plans to trade this female companion slot with a female artist for resources, so by then, I might walk the red carpet with Jiang Lingxi from the same company."

After he spoke, the massage suddenly stopped, not because he was out of strength, but because the shoulders beneath his fingers abruptly tensed.

"Who did you just say you’re walking the red carpet with?"

Perceiving a slight change in the tone of the person before him, Jing Huai paused before responding, "Jiang, Jiang Lingxi."

Xu Qingmei’s voice was devoid of any detectable emotion, "What resources do you two need to exchange?"

"Recently, a program called ’Inheritance’ is being launched on National TV..."

*

Xiaotao originally thought she wouldn’t be able to sleep, knowing all the secrets happening around her and with more significant challenges awaiting in the future, just thinking about it made her anxious.

But perhaps it was the effect of the pot of tea she drank before bed, or the knowledge that she wouldn’t fight alone in the future, after lying in bed she only quietly thought for a while about how to explain to her mom about her lack of communication over the past days and soon fell asleep.

In the morning, she was awakened by a knock on the door.

While washing up, she glanced in the mirror and saw that she looked much better than she did a few days ago. She even put on some blush and lip balm, making her look healthier.

After breakfast, when she stepped out of the villa, she saw the white sedan, which had shed its taxi disguise, parked at the gate.

She quietly opened the car’s passenger door and sat inside.

He Qingwen was awake this morning, and seeing her daughter she hadn’t seen for half a month, she excitedly tried to sit up, only to be gently pressed back down by Xiaotao who quickly stepped forward, "Mom, just lie down."

Before this, she only thought her mom had an unusual illness, there are many strange diseases in this world, if it happens to anyone, they can only accept the unlucky fate.

But now knowing her mom’s condition was caused by someone, seeing her once young, beautiful, and fashionable mother now looking elderly and enduring extraordinary pain.

With each passing glance, her hatred for those responsible only grew.

He Qingwen held her daughter’s hand, her eyes full of worry, "Mr. Wu Jue said the place you worked at recently didn’t even have mobile signal, was it very tough? I can see you’ve lost weight!"

Xiaotao couldn’t help glancing at the person standing next to her.

Internally thanking the other for their thoughtful explanation, she nodded along, "It was indeed a bit tough, but it’s alright, that place was quite a good training ground, it’s just that I wasn’t used to the local food, which is why I lost some weight. Now that I’m back, I’ll probably recover soon."

Her answer wasn’t entirely false, in fact most of it was true.

The toughness was real, the mental and physical strain serving as a form of training was also true, and regarding the food, since eating habits differ entirely between the two countries, she indeed wasn’t accustomed to the food in Y country.

Only the premise for this entire experience had changed.

"Ah, I just feel like you are getting busier working with Miss Jiang, maybe you should quit and find a job that’s a bit more relaxing. You’re so busy, there’s even no time to find a partner. What if you..."

Xiaotao interrupted by covering her mother’s mouth with a stern face, "Don’t say that. I quite like being an artist assistant, and I don’t plan to change jobs or look for a partner right now. I want to wait until you get better, so you can help me choose someone."

Even though she really wanted to leave Jiang Xiyu and find a job she liked, just as her mom suggested, free and unfettered.

But after knowing the truth, she just wants revenge, an eye for an eye.

From now on, she isn’t just Xiaotao, but Niohura Xiaotao!

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