My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day
Chapter 61 The Scheming Chu Wan

Chapter 61: Chapter 61 The Scheming Chu Wan

Qiao Zhenbin wouldn’t call her for no reason.

Whenever he called, there was always something.

Sure enough, Qiao Xi heard Qiao Zhenbin say, "You should be wrapping up filming, right? Don’t neglect your own family, come back at once."

He said it as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

"Didn’t I tell you last time there would be no next time? If you have something to say, say it; otherwise, I’m hanging up."

Qiao Xi’s voice was very cold.

"What are you talking about?! I see you’ve been in that shady entertainment industry for too long, have you forgotten what it means to be a filial child?" Qiao Zhenbin fumed, "I am your father!"

Qiao Xi frowned slightly, her expression as cold as frost, "It’s precisely because I still recognize you as my biological father that I even answered this WeChat call. I didn’t pick up to be scolded by you."

Qiao Zhenbin’s heavy breathing could be heard, clearly indicating his rage.

Just as Qiao Xi was about to hang up, Qiao Zhenbin’s voice rang out, "Xixi, I was just too anxious. You know, I was hoping to turn things around with that project before, but then Ah Dang snatched it away..."

Qiao Xi interrupted him irritably, "Stop with the pointless talk, you’ve also got quite a chunk of money from him."

A surge of nameless anger sprung up, and Qiao Zhenbin clenched his fists, struggling to contain his fury, "I’ve told you, I didn’t get much money. I used that money to launch an app, but competitors deliberately spread harmful and illegal information on the app, severely damaging the business. Now my only option is to ask Ah Dang for help."

"Why would he help you? Didn’t you realize from the last time he took the project from you that he doesn’t play by anyone’s rules?"

Why are there so many delusional people?

Just because Shen Dang has money, does he have to help?

Is it because you’ve taken advantage of situations too often that you expect everyone around you to be at your beck and call?

Qiao Zhenbin is indeed a businessman, but his vision is limited, doomed not to go far.

"Why wouldn’t he help me? I’m his father-in-law! I let you marry into the Shen Family; is this how you repay me?"

If I knew this before, what was the point of negotiating another condition to marry you into Shen Dang?

Useless!

A hint of cold laughter spread across the depths of Qiao Xi’s eyes, her lips curling into a light sneer, "If you think Shen Dang will help you, then just contact him yourself. Why do you need me to relay messages for you?"

Let’s see if Shen Dang will help him.

"You’re his wife, and you’re my daughter; it’s your responsibility."

"Dad, the company keeps running into problems. You can’t keep using me as your tool, right? Your incompetence is hardly my responsibility. If that’s the case, perhaps you should just sell the group to someone else."

Qiao Xi didn’t permit Qiao Zhenbin the chance to speak: "You’ll have to contact Shen Dang yourself. All I can guarantee is that I won’t say anything against helping you in front of him; after all, you’re still my father, aren’t you?"

After that, Qiao Xi hung up.

She carried a smile, yet the smile in her eyes was utterly cold, the corners of her mouth chilling further.

"She really went against me!"

Qiao Zhenbin trembled with rage, an unbearable anger shooting up to his forehead. He turned around and smashed his phone onto the floor.

The phone instantly shattered into pieces.

Wang Wen and Qiao Nan nearby were too frightened to speak.

Qiao Xi dialed another number, "The app launched by Qiao Group was hacked, did you do it?"

"I wanted to, but that would be illegal, Xixi, I won’t let myself get caught up in such a whirlwind."

They still have their matters to attend to.

Even if they might see a glimpse of hope in the short term, carrying the burden of illegal actions could lead to investigations any day.

So it’s better to steer completely clear of these matters, but he didn’t expect someone else to have issues with Qiao’s.

After a moment of silence, Qiao Xi slowly raised her head; the layered cirrocumulus clouds in the sky were tinged with shades of orange.

That warm light reflected in the coolness of her eyes, melting away some of the chill.

"Right, I’ve said before, we need to trip up Qiao’s, but first we must ensure our own interest. This time, since someone has deliberately set a trap for them, we need not do anything. Once there’s a problem, that will be our time to act."

"Understood, I’ll handle these matters, don’t worry, just focus on your filming."

"Thank you for your efforts."

"Xixi, we don’t need to say these things between us, we’re partners, and at the very least, I’m like your brother, right?"

Qiao Xi smiled slightly, "Yes."

The man sighed lightly, "Go on with your work, I’ve got to keep an eye on Qiao’s movements."

"Alright."

Qiao Xi ended the call and looked towards the bustle in the distance. Moving her lips, she approached them.

During her time on set, she felt she wasn’t alone; so many people working together for a single goal.

That’s why she loved joining a film crew.

Su Tutu saw her approaching and draped an arm around her shoulder, "Sis, who were you on the phone with for so long? Teacher Qin’s acting was explosive just now."

"Really? It’s a pity I missed it live."

"You can check the replay with the director later."

Qiao Xi lifted her lips, a faint smile playing about her mouth, "Let’s keep some mystery; I’ll see it in the cinema when the film is released. It’s also a way to contribute to the box office for the film I’m in."

"I’ll bring Brother Chao too!"

Qiao Xi smiled and glanced at her, "I remember you have a kissing scene with Qin Mo. Aren’t you afraid that Sheng Chao might get jealous?"

He is, after all, a man extremely devoted to his wife.

"He says he supports me acting," Su Tutu replied nonchalantly, "If it comes to it, I’ll just coddle him."

Men, a little coddling usually works.

Qiao Xi truly envied her.

...

Old Master Shen asked Shen Dang to come home for dinner.

Thinking it had been quite a while since he last visited, Shen Dang drove back to Shen Family Mansion.

There was an unfamiliar car parked outside.

Strolling leisurely through the gate, Shen Dang asked, "Whose car is that outside?"

Ran Jing whispered beside him, "Chu Wan is here."

Lazily spinning his keys, Shen Dang queried, "What’s she doing here?"

Glancing at him, Ran Jing replied, "It’s because of you!"

"Because of me?" Shen Dang chuckled, "I am a good husband who abides by marital virtues."

Ran Jing gave his arm a light tap, laughing softly, "Say that in front of Xixi."

"Hmm, I’ll tell her next time I see her."

After their playful exchange, Ran Jing turned serious. "Actually, one time when Chu Wan visited our house, your grandmother woke up and took to Chu Wan immediately, adored her. Since then, Chu Wan has visited a few times."

"Whether or not my grandmother is lucid, she recognizes Chu Wan," Ran Jing sighed, wondering what all this was about.

That Chu Wan clearly had a crush on her son.

Honestly, his face was just too beguiling.

It was bad enough dealing with one Qu Keke, simple-minded as she was, but Chu Wan was different—she was far more calculating.

With Xixi always out filming, how are we supposed to handle this?