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Chapter 271: Master Jun’s Business Trip

Some of those former trusted aides had been directly incited by Xia Wanyuan to defect, and some had been directly removed by Xia Wanyuan because they refused to cooperate.

Those people self-proclaimed to be veterans, but Xia Wanyuan did not care how good their relationship with Father Xia was. As long as there was someone with ill intentions, Xia Wanyuan would directly replace them.

Seeing that Xia Wanyuan did not fall for their tricks, these people, who had relied on their experience and benefits for many years in the company, softened their attitude to reason with Xia Wanyuan and talk about feelings.

However, Xia Wanyuan was not a person who was easy to talk to. She was direct and firm. “Leave immediately.”

Only then did these elders find Father Xia, but Father Xia could not control Xia Wanyuan anymore. These people regretted it, but it was too late.

Seeing that Xia Wanyuan and Shen Qian had gradually brought the company back on track, Father Xia was even more anxious at home. The child sleeping on the baby bed not far away seemed to be disturbed by Father Xia’s anxiety. He opened his mouth and started crying loudly.

“Yuanyuan, the child is crying.”

Father Xia called out, but no one responded.

“Madam is out and not at home.” The nanny walked up and picked the child up, gently coaxing him. However, the child was not comforted by his mother and kept crying.

Xia Yuanqing was annoyed by what he heard. He pushed open the door and left the room. In the past few days, he had finally seen through the nature of Han Yuan, this woman, who usually hid behind her sweet mouth. His mood immediately worsened, and he could not be bothered with that newborn child.

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“Do you like this?” Han Yuan, who had told Xia Yuanqing that she was going out for a meal with her best friend in the morning, was sitting at the dining table.

However, opposite her was not her best friend, but a middle-aged man who was slightly older than Xia Yuanqing.

“I like it.” Han Yuan nodded shyly. Her eyes lit up as she looked at the jewelry in the box. Xia Yuanqing had never bought her such a big piece of jewelry.

“This is for you.” The middle-aged man handed the jewelry box to Han Yuan.

“Then I’ll accept it. Thank you, CEO Bo.” Han Yuan happily accepted the jewelry box.

“Don’t mention it. We’re not strangers.”

Looking at the watch in front of her that was worth the price of a villa, Han Yuan was shocked. When she was still a nurse, she had thought that someone like Father Xia was a very rich person.

It was only now that she realized that there was someone even richer. Father Xia’s money was nothing in front of CEO Bo.

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Bo Xiao casually glanced at the photos that had just been sent over and the corners of his lips curled up. He was really fast at changing women.

Just as he was about to switch off the computer, Bo Xiao suddenly realized that the woman opposite Bo Qing looked a little familiar.

He zoomed in on the picture and was amused.

Isn’t this Sister-in-law’s step-mother??

This world was really too small. Bo Qing, that old thing, ignoring everything else, was really good at finding women. He would find whichever woman he shouldn’t touch and find them one at a time.

Bo Xiao tidied up the photos and sent them to Jun Shiling.

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At that moment, Jun Shiling was frowning as he looked at the itinerary sent by Lin Jing.

“France? Tonight? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“CEO Jun, this is a temporary adjustment of the meeting time. I came to inform you as soon as I received the news.”

“Alright, I understand. Go and prepare. You’re coming with me.”

“Yes, CEO Jun.”

Jun Shiling glanced at his itinerary. The flight was at six o’clock, and he did not even have time to return to the manor to explain to them.

Chapter 272: Much Misses, Video Call

Over the years, Jun Shiling had been used to going on business trips. He had been flying around the world. This was the first time he had resisted going on business trips so much.

Jun Shiling originally wanted to bring Xia Wanyuan along, but thinking that it would take nearly ten hours to go to France and that Xia Wanyuan seemed to have a publicity event to do tomorrow, he could only give up on the idea.

He called the manor and Uncle Wang answered. He said that Xia Wanyuan had gone to the swimming hall to exercise, so Jun Shiling hung up.

By the time Xia Wanyuan came out of the swimming pool, the sky had already darkened.

Old Master Jun sent a letter saying that he wanted to bring Xiao Bao to the quad for two days and that he missed his great-grandson.

“Where’s Jun Shiling?” Xia Wanyuan touched her hungry stomach, thinking that they would start eating when Jun Shiling returned.

“Young Master went to France for a business trip. He must be on the plane by now.” Uncle Wang asked the servants to serve the food as he replied.

“France? Okay.” Xia Wanyuan had seen this country on the map before. It was very far away.

When she sat at the dining table and was alone in the huge dining room, Xia Wanyuan felt a little uncomfortable.

It had been a long time since she had eaten alone.

She subconsciously reached for the glass of water beside her, but it was empty. In the past, Jun Shiling would always place a glass of warm water by her hand before meals. Xia Wanyuan had no choice but to get up and pour herself a glass.

Xia Wanyuan liked to eat steamed prawns, but this time, no one peeled the shells for her. Xia Wanyuan was too lazy to do it herself, so she could only take a look at the prawn meat and drop the idea.

She picked up a piece of tofu and placed it in her bowl. The onions, ginger, and garlic on the tofu dripped onto the rice. Xia Wanyuan recalled that in the past few days, every time Jun Shiling picked up food for her, he would first remove the onions, ginger, and garlic that she did not like before putting them in her bowl.

It was as if nothing she ate was as delicious as before. Xia Wanyuan stopped after a few mouthfuls of food and went to the kitchen to bring a bowl of fruits upstairs.

Leaning on the sofa in the bedroom, Xia Wanyuan watched the Happy Sheep and ate the fruits. She felt that the faint pressure in her heart had not dissipated, so she put her phone aside and entered the bathroom to take a shower.

On the plane that had already left China, Jun Shiling ate two mouthfuls of food and lost his appetite.

Lin Jing glanced at Jun Shiling’s expression.

“CEO Jun, the phone on this private plane has been specially modified. It can communicate via voice and video call with the outside world. Do you want to call home and tell me that you’re safe? Madam might be worried about you,”

“Mm,” Jun Shiling replied, then threw down his chopsticks and sat on the other end of the sofa. He pressed the reception button for the guest cabin, then turned on his phone and called Xia Wanyuan on WeChat.

“CEO Jun, I’m going back to the bedroom to eat.” After speaking, Lin Jing picked up his bowl and left the cabin.

Lin Jing felt that when he retired in the future, he might be able to write a book, “The Self-Cultivation of a Light Bulb Special Assistant”.

The phone rang for a long time. Jun Shiling was puzzled as to whether Xia Wanyuan had fallen asleep. The music had almost ended, and Jun Shiling was about to hang up when the phone was picked up.

“Jun Shiling? Why is there signal on the plane?” Xia Wanyuan was a little surprised. Didn’t they say that they could not call each other on the plane? Xia Wanyuan had thought of calling Jun Shiling just now, but thinking that he might not be able to answer the phone, she gave up.

“I can do it on my side.” They had clearly been separated for a few hours, but Jun Shiling acted as if he had not seen Xia Wanyuan for a long time. He glanced at Xia Wanyuan a few times before noticing that she had just taken a shower. Her hair was still half wet. “Why didn’t you blow dry your hair?”

“Huh?” It was as if Xia Wanyuan had just realized that her hair was wet. She reached out to touch it and felt a patch of coldness. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her tone carried an unconscious coquettishness. “You’re not here.”

The unconscious dependence and habit in her words made Jun Shiling’s heart ache and soften. He wanted to appear in front of Xia Wanyuan now and blow dry her hair as usual, but now, he could only look at her on the screen.

After Xia Wanyuan finished speaking, she felt that she was a little strange.

In her previous life, she was the one who relied on her younger siblings. No matter what happened, she would be the one to shoulder it. She had never relied on anyone else either. In the end, in the modern world, she was actually unwilling to blow dry her hair herself.

“Alright, go and dry your hair first. Be good. Don’t catch a cold later. I’ll wait for you.” Jun Shiling’s tone was exceptionally gentle today.

Although he was usually very gentle to Xia Wanyuan, Jun Shiling’s gentle tone today was filled with doting. Just listening to him talk made Xia Wanyuan blush and her ears heat up.

Xia Wanyuan had interacted with many men in her two generations. She had good teachers, friends, relatives, and comrades, but she had never experienced such a scene when she interacted with Jun Shiling.

In Xia Wanyuan’s world, there had never been the concept of love.

However, she felt that her relationship with Jun Shiling seemed to be different from those in the past. This relationship made her panic, but there was also a hint of joy from her panic.

“Mm.” Xia Wanyuan placed the phone aside and went to get the hairdryer. She had always been used to others blowing her hair. Xia Wanyuan was still not used to it. It took her nearly twenty minutes to blow dry her hair.

Xia Wanyuan picked up her phone again. On the other end of the line, Jun Shiling was reading documents with his head lowered. On the paper beside him, there was already an entire page of notes.

Xia Wanyuan could not help but sigh. Only such a Jun Shiling could make the Jun Corporation reach its current scale.

“Why don’t you do your work first? I won’t disturb you anymore.”

“I’m not busy.” Hearing the commotion, Jun Shiling put down the brush in his hand and carefully looked at Xia Wanyuan’s hair. After confirming that it had been dry, a smile appeared in his eyes. “Why are you blowing it so messily?”

“Of course I’m not as skilled as you.” Xia Wanyuan sat on the bed and found a comfortable position to lie down. Her clothes pulled open a section of her fair collarbone, making it shine under the light.

“Mm, when I go back, you don’t have to do it yourself.” Jun Shiling’s tone was still filled with tolerance and pampering, just like how Xia Wanyuan used to coax Xiao Bao. Xia Wanyuan’s ears inexplicably burned.

]”What did you eat tonight?” Since Xia Wanyuan did not speak, Jun Shiling changed the topic.

“Shredded pork, prawns, and vegetables.” After Xia Wanyuan finished speaking, she seemed to be complaining. “I didn’t touch the prawns.”

Jun Shiling’s heart skipped a beat. He knew why she did not touch the prawns.

The gentle net that had been quietly set up had already begun to slowly close.

“Wait for me to come back,” Jun Shiling only said this one sentence after hearing Xia Wanyuan’s words, but Xia Wanyuan understood what he meant.

Chapter 273: Car Pursuit

Xia Wanyuan could not pinpoint what was wrong, but she did not dare to look straight into Jun Shiling’s passionate eyes.

“When are you coming back?”

“Three days later.”

“Oh.” Xia Wanyuan felt a strange sense of loss.

“Go to sleep. Do you have a job tomorrow?”

“I have to go film an advertisement at Ya Zi after waking up tomorrow morning.” Ever since Ya Zi had chosen Xia Wanyuan as her spokesperson, they had been preparing all sorts of endorsement jobs. Now, they had finally informed Xia Wanyuan to film a series of advertisements.

“Sleep early. Goodnight.” Jun Shiling clearly had a lot to say, but seeing Xia Wanyuan yawn sleepily, Jun Shiling stopped himself from continuing.

“Good night.”

After hanging up the phone, Xia Wanyuan, who had always had a good sleep quality, tossed and turned but did not fall asleep. Her heart was a little empty and messy.

Xia Wanyuan could not help but take the phone. “Are you asleep?”

Jun Shiling was called back almost instantly. “Can’t sleep?”

“Mm.”

“Then let me tell you a story.” Jun Shiling softened his voice and slowly told Xia Wanyuan a story. Under Jun Shiling’s deliberately slow tone, Xia Wanyuan gradually fell asleep.

In the bedroom, as Xia Wanyuan fell asleep, the lights gradually dimmed. After quietly watching Xia Wanyuan sleep for a while, Jun Shiling’s heart ached.

Fortunately, the person who could make Xia Wanyuan fall asleep on the other end of the screen without any guard was him.

Seeing that the lights on Xia Wanyuan’s side had dimmed, Jun Shiling hung up the phone and looked at the documents beside him again.

It was a good night’s sleep.

Everything went very smoothly during Ya Zi’s filming. Ya Zi’s people were all very polite to Xia Wanyuan. After all, Ya Zi had never had a spokesperson in so many years. It was not easy for her to have one. Furthermore, Ya Zi’s CEO had specially instructed them specifically to take care of her, so the entire company was peaceful.

“That’s great!! That’s the feeling!” The cameraman’s shutter was clicking crazily.

In the beginning, Xia Wanyuan was still a little unaccustomed to the few scenes, but slowly, she could already adjust her condition very skillfully according to the photographer’s instructions.

If not for the photographers watching her change on the spot, they would not dare to believe that the person who showed herself in front of the camera had never filmed an advertisement.

Ya Zi had originally planned to shoot for the entire day, but Xia Wanyuan was compatible and the filming efficiency was high. She spent half a day to complete the entire day’s agenda.

“What are we going to eat?” Chen Yun asked the two ladies sitting in the car as he drove.

She did not notice that the car beside her had gradually distanced itself from the car in front that had the statue of the goddess. What a joke. If he scraped it, who could afford to pay?

Hence, slowly, Chen Yun’s car became the one that was closest to the front. It was originally driving properly, but for some reason, the car in front suddenly stopped. Chen Yun did not stop the car and immediately chased after it, bumping into the car’s butt.

]”How does this person drive?” Fortunately, it was only a gentle bump, so there was no safety problem. The chauffeur opposite got out of the car and checked the condition of the car before knocking on the window beside Chen Yun.

“You…” Chen Yun was about to argue with him.

“Is this Miss Xia’s car?” The chauffeur spoke first. A look of alertness flashed across Chen Yun’s eyes.

‘Xia Wanyuan shouldn’t be popular enough to have a crazy fan, right?’

Chapter 274: Eating with Xuan Sheng

“Who are you?” Chen Yun asked warily.

“I’m CEO Xuan’s assistant.” The person did not avoid it. “Our CEO Xuan said, I wonder if Miss Xia is interested in the development project of Moon Bay?”

Chen Yun felt that there was probably something wrong with CEO Xuan’s brain. Who treated people like this? (italics)

“Sure. Brother Chen, follow the car in front.” Xia Wanyuan, who was in the back seat, unexpectedly agreed to this strange meal.

“Let’s go to the place that has been arranged.” Xuan Sheng was not surprised by Xia Wanyuan’s answer. He leaned on the chair and smiled.

Hence, a Rolls-Royce with a BMW tailing behind it passed through the city.

About half an hour later, Xuan Sheng’s car stopped in front of an ancient courtyard.

Even though he had just finished the shareholder meeting, Xuan Sheng’s temperament was still lazy and exuded an evil and uninhibited aura.

Xuan Sheng got out of the car, walked to the back, and personally opened the door for Xia Wanyuan.

The people standing at the entrance of the courtyard watched Xuan Sheng treat a woman so eagerly. Their eyes were about to fall out.

Xuan Sheng was famous for being a flirt, but if one were to talk about it, he seemed to have never brought any of those women out.

In any public or private setting, there had never been a woman beside Xuan Sheng.

“Miss Xia, long time no see.” Xia Wanyuan, who had just finished filming the advertisement, had some makeup on her face, making her facial features look even more beautiful and magnificent, making Xuan Sheng’s eyes light up.

“Not long,” Xia Wanyuan replied without giving him any face. Not only did it not make Xuan Sheng unhappy, but his peach blossom-shaped eyes even had a hint of a real smile.

Xia Wanyuan got out of the car, and Chen Yun and Tang Yin followed behind her. However, after entering the courtyard, they were stopped and invited to the living room to wait.

“Wanyuan, you…” Tang Yin looked at Xia Wanyuan worriedly. Xuan Sheng looked very evil. Tang Yin was afraid that Xia Wanyuan would be hurt.

“It’s nothing. Wait for me here.” Xia Wanyuan glanced at Tang Yin comfortingly.

From the outside, the courtyard was not big, but inside, there were all kinds of pavilions, nine bends, and waterfalls. The scenery was very good.

“Your manager is very afraid that I will do something to you,” Xuan Sheng, who was walking along the corridor with Xia Wanyuan, suddenly said. His peach blossom-shaped eyes raised slightly, and he looked at her with a hint of evilness. “Aren’t you afraid?”

“You can’t touch me,” Xia Wanyuan replied very calmly.

Although Xuan Sheng had always appeared with a casual and evil appearance, she had controlled the royal court for many years and believed that she had some ability to see through human nature. Deep in his bones, Xuan Sheng was actually a rather prideful person.

A person with an arrogant temperament would not put his words into action no matter how unbearable they were.

Another important thing was that Xuan Sheng knew about her relationship with Jun Shiling. She thought that Xuan Sheng would not go against Jun Shiling so directly.

Xuan Sheng smiled. The evilness in his eyes subsided a little, and there was a hint of reality that could not be seen outside.

“Thank you for last time. I’ve always wanted to find a chance to treat you to a meal.” Xuan Sheng restrained the teasing in his tone.

“It’s nothing. Don’t take it to heart. If you really want to thank me, you can give me an extra two shares for the Moon Bay project.” The Moon Bay project was the first large project that Xia Wanyuan had worked hard to develop after taking over the company. It was critical to the company’s development.

Chapter 275: Master Jun is Angry and Jealous

“You’re eating too much. Two shares.” If it were Xuan Sheng’s own company, he might be willing to give these two cents to Xia Wanyuan. However, there was still a group of old farts in Glory World Corporation who were watching his mistake. He really could not give up these two shares.

As they spoke, they had already arrived at the dining area. Around an open pavilion was a sky full of flowers. Xia Wanyuan looked at the sky full of stars and recalled that the original owner of the body seemed to like these flowers the most.

There was a freshly soaked Snowdrift on the table. It was the taste she had drunk in Xuan Sheng’s office the previous time. Xia Wanyuan took a sip, and the fragrant and sweet taste instantly engulfed her mouth.

“The last time I sent you a can of Snowing in the Wind to your house.” Xuan Sheng saw that Xia Wanyuan liked this tea and recalled the tea he had sent to the manor last time.

At the mention of this, Xia Wanyuan recalled that Jun Shiling had taken the pot of tea away and she had never seen it again.

“I didn’t receive it,” Xia Wanyuan replied. Hearing Xia Wanyuan’s words, Xuan Sheng did not seem surprised. The corners of his lips curled up as he placed the refreshments beside Xia Wanyuan.

Knowing that Xia Wanyuan was interested in the Moon Bay project, Xuan Sheng got someone to bring the project book over and discussed this project with her one by one.

When they talked about serious matters, Xuan Sheng had the ability to make Xia Wanyuan take him seriously.

As she listened to Xuan Sheng’s summary seriously, Xia Wanyuan’s clear phoenix eyes looked at someone seriously, making one feel as if they were in the other party’s eyes.

“I want to go and check it out myself.” After listening to Xuan Sheng’s explanation, Xia Wanyuan suddenly had a better idea. It could combine the Moon Bay project with the company’s transformation, but she needed to go to Moon Bay and take a look personally to know if this idea could be successful.

“Sure. It’s developing over there. When are you going? I’ll tell them first.”

“Next month.” Old Master’s seventieth birthday was coming up soon, and she still had to settle the divorce procedures with Jun Shiling. She would probably be busy for the time being and would only have time to go out next month.

Hearing Xia Wanyuan mention next month, Xuan Sheng’s eyes flickered. The date that the employee of Jun Corporation that had resigned mentioned was the end of this month.

Seeing that the two of them had finished talking, the people below brought the food up tactfully.

“The food here is not bad. Try it.”

Xuan Sheng placed the cutlery by Xia Wanyuan’s hand and handed the beverage to her. Xia Wanyuan took it readily, as if she was already used to being treated like this. A thought flashed across Xuan Sheng’s mind, but his expression did not change.

The food here was in the southern style. It was exquisite and small, and the taste was not bad. Xia Wanyuan had been busy for a long time and was hungry now. She ate the rice in her bowl seriously and did not speak.

Xuan Sheng had never liked to eat. Slightly oily food would make him very anxious. However, seeing Xia Wanyuan eat so seriously today, Xuan Sheng’s appetite was aroused. He picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and placed it in his mouth tentatively.

Mm, it still tasted awful. I will only have more appetite if I watch Xia Wanyuan eat.

After Xia Wanyuan finished a bowl, she handed it to the servant beside her, implying that she wanted another bowl.

Sensing Xuan Sheng’s interested gaze, Xia Wanyuan glanced at the rice in Xuan Sheng’s bowl.

“Out of all the men I’ve seen, you eat the least.”

“…….”

After Xia Wanyuan said this, Xuan Sheng seemed to insist on winning. He ate the food that he did not like. Xia Wanyuan ate two bowls while he ate two bowls and a spoonful.

“I ate more than you.” Seeing Xia Wanyuan put down her bowl and chopsticks, Xuan Sheng finally put down his chopsticks. His stomach churned with the disgust brought by the mixture of oil and gas. Some disorder began to appear in his eyes.

“Have some tea.” Xia Wanyuan sensed that something was wrong with Xuan Sheng’s emotions and handed him the teacup beside him.

Her bones were like bamboo, and her fair hand that was like jade rested on the porcelain cup as if it carried a hint of coldness. Miraculously, it made the impatience in Xuan Sheng’s heart dissipate a little.

“Alright, we’re done talking. Thank you for your hospitality. It’s time for me to go.” Xia Wanyuan looked at the time. She had to go back in the afternoon to prepare the promotion of potato chips. She couldn’t stay outside anymore.

“Okay, let me send you.” Xuan Sheng stood up and was about to send Xia Wanyuan out.

Xia Wanyuan’s phone vibrated.

A familiar black profile picture flashed on the screen. Xia Wanyuan was a little puzzled. ‘Isn’t it nighttime in France? Why isn’t Jun Shiling asleep?’

Xia Wanyuan pressed the answer button. “Hello?”

“Have you eaten?” Jun Shiling’s voice sounded beside her ear. He seemed to have just woken up, and his voice was low and numb, tickling her ears.

“I just finished eating and am preparing to go back.”

Xuan Sheng watched Xia Wanyuan’s expression as she spoke on the phone. The warm smile on her lips was blinding to Xuan Sheng.

“The Eight Treasures Duck you just ate is a little oily. Drink some tea to get rid of the cloy feeling. It’s your favorite Snowing in the Wind.” Xuan Sheng poured a cup of tea and handed it to Xia Wanyuan.

By the window of the hotel, Jun Shiling, who was about to ask Xia Wanyuan what she had eaten, frowned.

Xuan Sheng??

Snowing in the Wind? Thinking of the bottle of Snowing in the Wind that he had thrown away, Jun Shiling frowned even more.

“No need, I’m not thirsty.” Xia Wanyuan waved her hand, picked up her bag, and walked out. Xuan Sheng followed her.

“You’re outside?” Jun Shiling suppressed the doubts in his heart and asked as usual.

“Mm, I bumped into CEO Xuan. We ate together and are preparing to go back now.”

“Okay, I’ll call you when you get back.” Jun Shiling’s voice was normal, but his deep eyes were already filled with coldness.

Ever since Xuan Sheng sent the Snowing in the Wind, he had sent people to investigate. He did not expect that this person was still lingering around.

Chen Yun and Tang Yin were about to die of anxiety. After waiting for a long time, Tang Yin had a fiery temper and was about to rush in. Fortunately, Xia Wanyuan appeared in time.

Watching Xia Wanyuan and the rest leave, Xuan Sheng recalled the expression on Xia Wanyuan and Jun Shiling’s faces when they spoke on the phone just now. He felt a headache coming on, and his eyes were filled with uncontrollable impatience.

“Young Master, a few ladies were just sent to the courtyard. What do you think?”

From a very long time ago, in that dark courtyard, he had learned to use all sorts of extreme methods to ease his mental and physical depression.

But now, thinking of those ice-cold eyes, Xuan Sheng subconsciously resisted those darkness that could not see the sun.

“Send them away.” Xuan Sheng threw down this sentence and left the courtyard.

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The fans who slept happily through the weekend reached for their phones and switched them on. They were about to watch Xia Yu’s live-stream replay when they saw a live-stream post that Xia Yu had just posted. All their sleepiness disappeared.

What did he mean by not live-streaming anymore?!?!!!