Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 450 - 436 Return of the Old Patriarch

Chapter 450: 436 Return of the Old Patriarch

Director Tang also understood his thoughts, "Yueqing, frankly speaking, after the company’s drug test, the biggest beneficiaries were not the artists or company employees, but us directors. Detailed inspections have weeded out those who broke the law, and with the company in turmoil, those with ulterior motives or seeking other opportunities have all dispersed. Those who remain, I can’t say they’re all innocent, but at least they have the determination to endure hardships."

Whether it’s the top actress Meng Yinge, Li Manman who is heavily promoted by Director Yang, or the lowly and voiceless Meng Chengchu and others...

At a time when Zhongxing is wavering, what does their choice to stay indicate?

They truly are determined to stick with Zhongxing through thick and thin!

"Choosing actors from this group, the chances of future scandals are far less than with other artists. That’s why Director Er had all the company’s artists audition. I have to say, although it seems like a self-destructive move, it’s actually a brilliant comeback against the odds!"

Yan Yueqing smiled softly.

To stay true to oneself in the entertainment industry is incredibly difficult.

Honestly, what Zhongxing did was merely the basic responsibility of an ordinary citizen!

Yet many people have praised it to the skies...

Simply because everyone knows how the entertainment industry can taint people.

Yan Yueqing admitted she didn’t have the power to change the entire industry’s atmosphere, but managing her company’s artists was still achievable!

Director Tang felt she was being humble and said earnestly, "We all know how hard it is to walk your own path in the muck. It seems like a splendid turnaround for now, but the road ahead won’t be easy. The public’s expectations for Zhongxing will only grow stricter! No matter what, I won’t forget the original intention I promised you."

He was seldom this resolute.

Yan Yueqing understood, "Hmm, you just follow the law, and what belongs to us will come to us in time."

Director Tang was even more convinced of his boss’s wisdom, almost to the point of wearing his support on his face!

Yan Yueqing continued, "Director Tang, now that Zhongxing is on the right track, I’ll have to trouble you to keep a closer watch on things. I’ll be focusing on other matters recently and might not have time to pay attention to the company."

"Understood, understood!"

The boss must be starting a new industry~~~

He was too considerate, "Yueqing, rest assured, nothing major will go wrong with Zhongxing on my watch."

"Hard work will be rewarded, I’ll give you a big red envelope at the end of the year."

"Then I’ll be looking forward to it~"

After hanging up the phone, Director Tang leaned back comfortably, squinting contentedly.

Yan Yueqing continued to coordinate the work at hand with Jun Jiu. The business district in City C was already taking shape quite well, with governmental incentives aiding exceptionally smooth progress.

Even before the official public sale, many prime shop spaces and residences had already been reserved.

The speed of progress was so swift that not only was Yan Yueqing surprised, but even Jun Jiu found it unexpected.

He secretly wondered, could it be that the family head had been stirring things up behind the scenes?!

But recently, there had been no significant activity at the Jun Residence, right?!

Could things be going too smoothly to be believed?!

After reporting on the recent work, Jun Jiu made a call to Jun Yi.

"My big brother, what have you been up to lately!" he started off with a mischievous attempt at closeness.

Jun Yi and Jun Chi were similar in nature: they spoke little, had a cold demeanor, and rarely showed their emotions.

Since Jun Chi took charge of the overseas business, Jun Jiu had stayed at the Jun Family Manor handling internal affairs, and appearing on behalf of the family at some external meetings.

Jun Yi, on the other hand, played the role of running between both sides, extremely busy.

Last year, after the old family head went abroad, Lii had sent Jun Yi to be by the old man’s side for protection.

Now with Jun Chi and Jun Jiu both working for Miss Yan, the Jun family would surely call Jun Yi back.

Any changes in work were best confirmed with him.

Jun Yi was surprised to receive a call from this rascal: "Aren’t you busy working for Miss Yan? How do you have time to call me?"

Jun Jiu knew he had dialed the right number: "Eh, how did you know I went to Miss Yan’s side? Has the family head called you back? Is that it?"

"The old family head is returning to the country, so naturally, I will accompany him," Jun Yi responded indifferently.

"The old Master has returned? When did this happen?"

"Today."

Jun Jiu was surprised, "The Master just came back to the Jun Residence a couple of days ago, doesn’t this mean the father and son are going to meet?"

Jun Yi frowned, "Why do you ask?"

Jun Jiu hesitated, "Big brother, have you been secretly handling Miss Yan’s matters for me recently?"

"What about it?"

With hope, Jun Jiu spoke eagerly, "Let me tell you, the tasks that Miss Yan assigned to me are progressing too smoothly, even though they have government support!"

Jun Yi puzzled, "Did you use the Jun family name?"

"I did, but not fully." Jun Jiu thought for a moment, "Aside from a few key partners who know I am from the Jun family, others aren’t very aware. My brother wouldn’t be foolish enough to tell everyone, ’I come from the Jun family, don’t mess with me!’ Also, the Jun family’s power is vast but hasn’t penetrated every corner. There’s a saying, a strong dragon can’t suppress a local snake. Even with national projects, there are always some who defy; it can be tough to deal with. In City C, there are still people who don’t acknowledge the Jun family’s name, so flashing our name isn’t very significant."

That was the truth.

Jun Yi thought for a moment, "You think someone’s been helping you from the shadows? Let me make it clear, I haven’t made a move."

"What?!" Jun Jiu’s face, which was blooming like a flower in laughter, suddenly stiffened, "If you haven’t made a move, then who has?"

"I don’t know."

Jun Jiu was troubled, "What should I do then? I’m scared when things go too smoothly! Big brother, you’ve got to help me!"

"You’re scared when things go too smoothly?" Jun Yi couldn’t suppress the curl of his lips, "Just look at you."

"I’m being cautious, alright? Don’t want to end up in a wreck!"

Ever since they all experienced the explosion six years ago, everyone has been on guard against things that go too well.

However, no one has been as frantic and flustered as Jun Jiu.

"I’ll help you look into the reasons." Jun Yi silently added, "Don’t be afraid."

"Big brother, you really are my own brother!"

Jun Jiu’s flattery was just short of wagging a tail.

Jun Yi was thinking of mentioning that the old Master, while abroad some days ago, seemed to have instructed someone to take care of something domestic. He hadn’t paid much attention at the time, but it could be related to what Jun Jiu was talking about.

But hearing the ingratiating tone on the phone, Jun Yi smiled and hung up.

Better wait and find out the full story before saying anything, so as to avoid worrying Jun Jiu prematurely.

Just then, there was a noise from inside the room, and Jun Yi promptly put down the phone and went in to serve fresh tea for the two Masters.

After the old Master returned, he and the Master had been sitting in the room for almost half an hour.

Neither of them spoke, each waiting for the other to lose patience first.

The old Master, Jun Yunfei, sat motionless for half an hour. Seeing his son remaining silent for so long, he couldn’t help but ask Jun Yi to change the tea, using it as an excuse to break the tense atmosphere in the room.

With a fresh bowl of tea, Jun Lii slowly took a sip, his expression indifferent as if his father didn’t exist.

Jun Yunfei couldn’t hold back any longer, "Lii, about you and the Min family calling off the engagement... What exactly happened?"

Jun Lii set down his tea cup and responded calmly, "There was never an engagement between the two families, so how could one be called off?"

"I heard from Uncle Min that during your recent visit, you specifically went to their house and said—"

"Zixian has found true love. I’ve checked, and the person is not bad, might even become a business partner in the future. To avoid any misunderstandings from jokes made in passing, since she felt awkward to say it herself, I took the liberty of having a detailed discussion with Uncle Min."

Jun Yunfei looked at his son’s cold face, a bit lost for words.

Is that what you call a detailed discussion with Min Qiusheng?

You just dropped a line: "I’ve found a wife, and in the future, when Zixian gets married, my wife and I will prepare a dowry for my sister."

You left Min Qiusheng so stunned, he didn’t know whether to be shocked or angry first?