The True Heiress Is The Real Bigshot
Chapter 521 - 521 475 The Real Xiu Family Young Miss【3 More】

Chapter 521: 475 The Real Xiu Family Young Miss【3 More】 Chapter 521: 475 The Real Xiu Family Young Miss【3 More】 The popularity of “Youth 202” far outstripped that of “Youth 101”, and since Skywalk Entertainment went under, the resources for the debutants from “Youth 101” have greatly declined.

Xiu Yan did have quite a few resources, including several luxury brand endorsements.

But those brands gave her those deals out of respect for the Xiu Family, having nothing to do with Skywalk Entertainment.

Xiu Yan was clear about that, if she really obstinately continued to stay in the entertainment industry, she wouldn’t have any income.

Rather than that, it indeed made more sense to retire.

Anyway, after her identity was exposed by netizens, she had accepted interviews, saying that one day she would undoubtedly return to her family business.

Her fans were actually happy for her.

[ @Xiu YanV: I’m not completely leaving. Next month at the Hua Country Calligrapher Association, there’s a calligraphy exhibition where my work has been selected. If you are in the capital, you can come and see it. ]

[Support Yan Bao, I will definitely go!]

[Yan Bao’s calligraphy is unique, so amazing that she can be selected for a national-level exhibition at such a young age.]

As Xiu Yan was about to return to being an ordinary person, her fans praised her as much as they could.

[Don’t go thinking she’s unique, have you forgotten how God Ying trounced her in the competition?]

[Oh, speaking of that, I died laughing, she thought her calligraphy was amazing, challenged God Ying in a weird way, ended up being publicly humiliated, and even gave God Ying money, haven’t seen anyone dumber than that.]

Ying Zijin’s popularity later skyrocketed, and many netizens began digging up her past news and messages.

The live broadcast by Xiu Yan at the time was also screen-recorded and uploaded online.

It didn’t have many views originally, but now it was trending.

There were even professional calligraphy masters who analyzed Ying Zijin’s calligraphy, constantly praising it.

Lay netizens might not understand all these, but they couldn’t fail to understand the ratings given by the website.

[So what if she was trounced? At least Yan Bao is a trainee at the Hua Country Calligraphy Artists Association, and Ying Zijin isn’t.]

[I beg you, stop comparing yourself with God Ying. God Ying is all-rounded; she’ll give you a scare from time to time. Maybe she is also part of the Calligraphers Association? Really, isn’t it good to just live well?]

[It’s good to retire. If you keep overestimating yourself and trying to step on God Ying, God Ying is the Executive Director of Chuguang Media, can’t she just ban a star like you?]

The smile on Xiu Yan’s face gradually congealed, and after blocking and deleting the netizens who made these comments, she logged out of Weibo.

She began to touch up her makeup, but the more she thought about it, the angrier she became, breaking a lipstick in half.

Xiu Yan got up with a cold face and happened to run into Xiu Yu, who was dressed in his racing suit and ready to go practice driving.

Her gaze turned icy, but she spoke in a very light voice, “Xiao Yu, you finally decided to come back. The elders at home have all been anxiously waiting for you.”

“What brand of green tea are you, acting so well?” Xiu Yu, holding his helmet, turned around and raised an eyebrow, “I should pay them some advertising fees to repackage you.”

“Your green-tea act is suffocating me, please cover it up a little.”

“Xiu Yu, I know you feel unjust inside.” Xiu Yan smiled, “You don’t know, do you? They say it’s your welcome party, but in reality, it’s my engagement party. My fiancé should have been yours.”

“The nobles from the capital that grandfather has invited are all here to support my side.”

“So what if you are the true young lady of the Xiu Family? You’re still going to be stepped on by me, aren’t you?”

“Right, your grandfather, not mine.” Xiu Yu couldn’t care less to argue with her, “What fiancé, whoever wants to marry you is welcome to it.”

Xiu Yan couldn’t maintain her smile anymore, her face turning green with rage: “Xiu Yu, you…”

Xiu Yu didn’t bother with her anymore and left the Xiu house for the racing track.

The racing track was silent, with only a few cars scattered about, and the track was covered with dust and fallen leaves, evidently not cleaned for a long time.

Since the number one racecar driver died on the spot in a car accident, the Xiu Family hadn’t won anything notable in racing these past few years, and this year had given up altogether.

Old Master Xiu had also diverted the racing team’s funds to Xiu Yan and her brother.

But this racing team was still established by her father Xiu Shaoning, and she couldn’t just let it dissipate.

Xiu Yu was preparing to participate in this year’s F1 event.

During the years when her hand was injured, she still practiced with some regular level racing events.

After getting into the car, Xiu Yu sent a message to Ying Zijin.

[Daddy Ying, I’m really at my wit’s end, what is she showing off to me for? Just because she’s taken the arranged marriage I didn’t want? Isn’t that like picking up my cast-off shoes? What about the Ji Family? Do I have to take a fancy to them?]

It wasn’t until six o’clock, dinner time, that Ying Zijin replied.

[You had an arranged marriage with the Ji Family?]

Xiu Yu shrugged his shoulders and continued typing.

[I had forgotten about that whole thing. That Ji Yundong, I’ve never even met him. Who knows if he’s a donkey or a horse? I’m picky about looks – the slightest flaw is a no-go. I’m afraid that upon seeing him, I might punch him on impulse.]

Contemplating the name, Ying Zijin paused for a moment.

She had met Ji Yundong today, the young man by Ji Yiyuan’s side.

At 22 years old, he was quite ordinary, nothing particularly remarkable about him.

In terms of capability in scientific research, he was far behind Ji Li.

Moreover, he was already starting to go bald.

Ying Zijin arched an eyebrow.

[Do you need me to introduce you to someone?]

[No need, I plan on enjoying a few more years of freedom.]

[Your plan?]

[Don’t worry, everything’s ready. Just waiting for Xiu Yan, that green-tea b*tch, to jump right in.]

Ying Zijin’s gaze grew more focused, then she asked another question.

[Still no news about your father?]

[None, but my aunt said it’s possible he didn’t leave on his own, there are some signs, I’m investigating.]

[He should be safe, don’t worry.]

[I know you’re just trying to comfort me, Daddy Ying, I’m okay.]

[No, it’s because I’m a fortuneteller.]

[…]

In D34 laboratory, Ying Zijin leaned back in her chair, her brows slightly furrowed.

She had calculated the whereabouts of Xiu Yu’s father, Xiu Shaoning.

It was somewhat similar to the divination results she got for Norton.

No precise location could be determined, the only thing certain was there was no immediate threat to his life.

Of course, she couldn’t calculate everything at the moment; she’d try again when her abilities had recovered a bit more.

If the hexagrams were still the same, then there might be trouble.

“Dad, you and Xiao Li should go home,” Ying Zijin looked up, “I can manage the laboratory on my own.”

Ji Li wiped off his sweat, “God Ying, I don’t need to, I can just set up a bed here and sleep, my dad often does the same.”

Ji Yihang was often absent all night, sleeping in the laboratory, with his record being one month straight.

Which is why every laboratory was also equipped with foldable beds.

“Let’s all go back together,” Wen Fengmian said with a wry smile, “Today’s progress was very fast, we’re already a quarter done, we’ll get the experimental results in a few days, there’s no need to rush.”

Ying Zijin nodded, “Okay, then we’ll go together.”

She lowered her head and sent another message to Fu Yunshen.

[I’ve eaten on time.]

A few seconds later, a reply came through.

[Good kid.]

**

The next day.

Five o’clock in the afternoon.

Most of the guests invited by Old Master Xiu had already arrived.

The Nie Family and Mu family had also sent people, including successors Nie Chao and Mu Weifeng.

“Master,” the butler said softly, “Your strategy was really clever, although they came for Miss Xiu Yu, ultimately, it will appear to the public that they came for the elder miss.”

The elder miss referred to Xiu Yan.

The butler added, “Just worried that Miss Xiu Yu might make a scene when the time comes.”

Old Master Xiu frowned slightly, uttering indifferently, “Let her make a scene; there’s no choice. We need to ensure Xiu Yan marries into the Ji Family securely. We can compensate her later; why worry about these things now?”

The Ji Family wanted the Xiu Family’s funds, and the Xiu Family wanted the Ji Family’s scientific research inventions.

Of course, it would be better if the marriage partner could be Xiu Yu, but with Xiu Yu’s temperament, she wouldn’t go to the Ji Family.

“Let’s go,” Old Master Xiu instructed, “Take me out to greet the guests.”

The butler nodded, pushing the wheelchair outside.

Ji Yiyuan had arrived early as well, and upon seeing Old Master Xiu coming out, he immediately went to greet him.

“Master,” his attitude was very respectful as he introduced the young man he brought along, “This is my son Yundong, you’ve seen him before.”

“Of course, I’ve seen him,” Old Master Xiu showed a rare smile, “In the blink of an eye, over a decade has passed, and Yundong has grown so much.”

Ji Yundong seemed somewhat distracted.

He had known early on that he was to marry the Xiu Family’s elder miss, whether it was Xiu Yan or Xiu Yu, it didn’t matter to him.

But he also had understood Xiu Yu’s temperament, and he totally couldn’t stand it.

Xiu Yan was quiet enough, that was sufficient for him.

“Dad,” Ji Yundong suddenly spoke up, his voice trembling slightly, “look, isn’t that President Fu?”

“What?” Ji Yiyuan was taken aback, looking up.

The man was wearing a neatly pressed black suit, with a white shirt underneath.

His figure was perfect, tall and straight.

Anyone familiar with business magazines wouldn’t fail to recognize Fu Yunshen.

“Master, you even managed to invite President Fu of the Venus Group?” Ji Yiyuan was also surprised, “Impressive indeed.”

Old Master Xiu was startled as well.

He had sent an invitation to the Venus Group, but he really didn’t expect Fu Yunshen to come.

“Yundong, go quickly,” urged Ji Yiyuan, pushing his son.

Fu Yunshen was indeed the president of the Venus Group’s Asia-Pacific region, managing those luxury brands that had settled in Hua Country.

But as a senior executive of the Venus Group, he certainly knew other senior executives at the headquarters.

Perhaps, he could even introduce the Ji Family to the top laboratories under the Venus Group.

The several laboratories under the Venus Group were highly coveted even by the Four Great Financial Groups of O continent.

Ji Yundong, holding up his glass, stepped forward with graceful poise, “President Fu, thank you very much for attending my and Miss Xiu Yan’s engagement party.”