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Chapter 341: Jun Shiling Is Extreme

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The next morning, Jun Shiling brought Xia Wanyuan onto the plane back to Beijing.

Lin Jing went to ask Xuan Sheng if he wanted to leave with them. However, Xuan Sheng’s “I don’t want to take a love rival’s plane” stopped him.

Haha, Lin Jing thought, ‘You even slept on the hospital bed arranged by your love rival.’

When the plane arrived in Beijing, the staff who were already waiting at the airport sent Jun Shiling and Xia Wanyuan back to the manor.

“Mommy!” Xiao Bao, who had not seen Xia Wanyuan for a week, had tears on his face. He ran towards Xia Wanyuan, but when he was five meters away, he slowed down and carefully approached her.

“Good boy, come here. Let Mommy hug you.” Xia Wanyuan’s heart softened when she saw Xiao Bao’s pitiful look and she reached out to him.

“Mommy, I missed you so much.” Xiao Bao hugged Xia Wanyuan gently, afraid that he would hurt her.

“How is it? Is your body recovering well?” The old master came to the manor today.

“Thank you for your concern, Grandpa. I’m fine now.”

“It’s good that you’re fine. It’s good that you’re fine.” Old Master glanced at Jun Shiling and seemed to sigh. “Fortunately, you’re fine. Otherwise, this grandson of mine might have done something.”

He had always felt that Jun Shiling was too cold-hearted and thought that it would be good if his grandson had some warmth. However, he did not expect that Jun Shiling would be so shocking when he had warmth.

He would never forget that rainy night. When he called Jun Shiling, he sounded as if he had lost the world.

Men did not cry easily, let alone Jun Shiling. The last time he had seen Jun Shiling cry was at his parents’ funeral when he was three years old.

To be honest, he had not controlled Jun Shiling much since he was young. He did not know how many forces Jun Shiling had created himself. Normally, Jun Shiling would never show it.

Later on, after the Old Master retired, he handed the Jun Corporation to Jun Shiling. In just four years, he had doubled the size of the corporation. The Old Master had some guesses, but Jun Shiling usually did not say much, and the Old Master did not ask.

That night, when they learned that Jun Shiling was returning to China, many countries responded together and opened up a green channel for the Hurricane overnight. Sea, land, and air responded at the same time, and the troops of the various military districts were dispatched one after another.

Jun Shiling had blocked all news from the outside world, but how could those people in the higher-ups not know about the huge commotion that night?

Beijing, which was already filled with turmoil, after seeing Jun Shiling’s actions, countless people fell silent and could not sleep.

The old master knew Jun Shiling’s character. If something really happened to Xia Wanyuan this time, even the old master himself did not know what crazy thing would happen when he stood on such a high level of power.

“Alright, Grandpa, it’s all in the past. Let’s go in first.” Jun Shiling did not want to talk anymore and stopped Old Master from continuing.

Seeing how Jun Shiling took care of Xia Wanyuan meticulously, the old master felt a little comforted.

People who walked on the highest authority were actually walking on the edge of black and white steel wires. If they were not careful, they would be in a bottomless abyss.

He had always been worried that Jun Shiling would go to the extreme because he was too cold. Now, it seemed that there was no need to worry.. Xia Wanyuan’s existence was the greatest reason for him to protect the endless red dust behind him.

Chapter 342: Xia Yu Was Bullied

Since Xia Wanyuan was fine, the old master was relieved. After pulling Jun Shiling out to ask a few questions, he left the manor in peace.

“Mommy, does it hurt?” Xiao Bao stood pitifully by the wheelchair and looked at Xia Wanyuan’s leg with a pained expression.

After watching for a while, Xiao Bao ran to Jun Shiling with his eyes wide open and punched him with his little fist. “Daddy, you didn’t protect Mommy well. I don’t like you anymore.”

Jun Shiling did not blame Xiao Bao, but picked him up and carried him on his lap. “Mm, it’s my fault.”

“It’s not your father’s fault. I was careless and caused this.” Xia Wanyuan patted Xiao Bao’s head. “Your father saved me.”

“Oh.” Xiao Bao nodded and turned around to hug Jun Shiling’s neck. “Daddy, I’ve wronged you.”

“Madam, Young Master Xia called yesterday to ask about your situation. I told him that you’ll call back when you come back.” Uncle Wang finally saw Xia Wanyuan return safely. He felt as if the rock in his heart had dropped.

“Okay, got it. I’ll call him later.” Xia Yu had been in the military for a while and it was time to call him.

——

In the military district, Xia Yu was running on the runway with a thirty-kilogram sandbag on his back. The early summer sunlight shone on the plastic runway and evaporated layers of heat.

Xia Yu ran circles on the runway. Sweat seeped out of his hair, but he did not complain at all. Instead, he gritted his teeth and persisted.

“Captain Wang, I’m done with the twenty laps. Can I go back and eat?” After the twenty laps, Xia Yu dragged his heavy feet and walked towards Wang Hui, who was drinking tea leisurely with his legs crossed.

“No, twenty more rounds. You took a shortcut just now. Don’t think I didn’t see it. We agreed on twenty rounds, so we have to you according to the largest round.” Wang Hui’s eyes were filled with smugness when he saw the sweat on Xia Yu’s face.

When Xia Yu had just entered, he already had a conflict with his teammates. The person he had provoked was a relative of a certain military leader. As Xia Yu’s captain, Wang Hui naturally received orders. ‘ Just don’t torture him to death, but push him near it.’

Over the past few days, Xia Yu had been given the heaviest missions and the most bitter training. He couldn’t even guarantee his sleep time. Even the other members of the team couldn’t stand it anymore and wanted to plead for Xia Yu. However, in the end, they were punished together with Xia Yu. In the end, no one dared to say anything.

“Don’t go overboard!” Xia Yu had originally wanted to train himself more before signing up for the military. He knew that Wang Hui was deliberately making things difficult for him.

However, he did not want to be kicked out halfway before he could even finish his training class, so he gritted his teeth and persevered.

However, today, Wang Hui punished him for twenty laps because he did not greet Wang Hui when he saw Wang Hui. After much difficulty, he was asked to run twenty laps again.

Xia Yu’s obedience made Wang Hui worse.

“You can choose not to run. Anyway, if you don’t want to graduate successfully, you don’t need to run.” Wang Hui sneered.

Xia Yu took a deep breath and picked up the bag again. He began to run around the track again.

“Tsk, this rich second-generation heir is quite tolerant.” Seeing Xia Yu stubbornly advance on the runway, Wang Hui scoffed. “Let’s see how long you can endure this.”

Chapter 343: Do You Not Like Me Anymore?

After an unknown period of time, Xia Yu finally finished the remaining twenty laps. Wang Hui estimated that it was time for the leaders to return after dinner. It was not good for them to see Xia Yu jogging alone, so he let him go temporarily.

“Xia Yu, there’s a call for you.” Xia Yu walked back under the hot sun when the correspondent stopped him.

A smile suddenly appeared on Xia Yu’s face.

Who else would call him here other than Xia Wanyuan?!!

Xia Yu quickly walked to the communication room and picked up the phone eagerly.

“Sister,” Xia Yu’s voice sounded over the phone. The many days of training had its effects. Xia Yu had shed his naivety, and his voice was a little stable.

“Mm, how are you? Are you okay?” Xia Wanyuan’s gentle voice traveled over, making Xia Yu’s heart ache.

“I’m pretty good. I just finished my training.” Xia Yu’s voice sounded youthful and happy on the phone.

“Mm, don’t work too hard. If your body can’t take it, ask the leader for a leave. Your body is the most important. If your side has more mosquitoes, then…”

Xia Wanyuan had led troops in her previous life and knew that life in the military camp was not easy. It was dull and tiring. Although the current era was developing very advanced and the military camp was not as backward as before, training was still very difficult.

Xia Wanyuan patiently instructed Xia Yu about some things. Xia Yu, who did not feel wronged no matter how Wang Hui bullied him, had tears in his eyes when he heard Xia Wanyuan’s gentle voice.

Xia Yu pursed his lips and lowered his exquisite eyebrows, stubbornly refusing to let his tears fall.

“Do you understand?” Xia Wanyuan asked when Xia Yu did not reply after talking for a long time.

“Got it, Sister. I’ll call you next time. I’m going to eat first.” Xia Yu’s voice was nasal.

Xia Wanyuan was stunned, but she didn’t say much. “Alright, go.”

After hanging up the phone, Xia Wanyuan looked at the time on her phone.

13:08,

It was supposed to be rest time at this time. Why was he still training and hadn’t eaten?

“What’s the matter?”

It was supposed to be school time today, and Xiao Bao missed Xia Wanyuan, so he was brought back. Now that his Mommy was safe and sound, Xiao Bao stopped making a fuss and was sent to kindergarten by Jun Shiling.

After sending Xiao Bao off, Jun Shiling went upstairs and saw Xia Wanyuan looking thoughtful.

“Do you know which military district Xia Yu is training in?”

“I know. I don’t think you can go and visit him. It’s too far. It will take five hours to get there even by plane.” Jun Shiling squatted in front of Xia Wanyuan and checked her injuries.

“No, I think Xia Yu encountered a problem there. I’m afraid he’s being bullied.”

Having led troops for many years, Xia Wanyuan knew very well that no matter where she was, there was always a combination of holiness and ugliness.

In the military district, there were countless people who contributed to the country and were of noble character and integrity. There were also people who did not seek their position. Xia Yu had a stubborn personality and was young. He was the type of person that many veterans often said was “thorn”. Xia Wanyuan was very worried that he would get into a conflict with others.

“Don’t worry, I’ll get someone to visit him.” Jun Shiling picked Xia Wanyuan up from the wheelchair and placed her on the bed. “Do you want to lie down for a while?”

“Mm.” It was time for Xia Wanyuan to take a nap.

“Then sleep. I’ll go to the study next door.” Jun Shiling tidied Xia Wanyuan’s blanket and was about to turn around to leave when Xia Wanyuan grabbed his sleeve tightly. Jun Shiling turned around in confusion.

“Accompany me.” Xia Wanyuan looked at Jun Shiling with sparkling eyes.

She felt that something was wrong with Jun Shiling these two days.

In the past, when she did not agree to Jun Shiling’s request, Jun Shiling would always say lovey-dovey words and play tricks on her, making her blush from time to time.

Now that she had agreed to Jun Shiling, Jun Shiling had become especially gentlemanly. Especially since this morning, Jun Shiling was especially serious when he hugged her.

Xia Wanyuan had also wondered if Jun Shiling didn’t like her anymore, but when she met Jun Shiling’s gaze, which seemed to want to burn her alive, Xia Wanyuan felt that she was overthinking.

“Be good, sleep first. I’ll come back and accompany you after I’m done.” Jun Shiling helplessly stuffed Xia Wanyuan’s hand back into the blanket.

“Come here and take a nap with me.” Xia Wanyuan patted the spot beside her. Ever since she had been locked in the cave for five or six days, she had always felt that she was especially afraid of the cold recently. Jun Shiling’s body was warm and comfortable. It was better to hug him than a pillow.

Jun Shiling paused, a struggle flashing across his eyes. He gritted his teeth. “Sleep alone first.”

“Do you not like me anymore?” Xia Wanyuan frowned.

“…” Jun Shiling froze.

How could I not like her? I liked her too much.

In the past, he only dared to tease her because he knew that nothing would happen, because she was not his.

Now, Xia Wanyuan was nestled in her arms obediently and dependently every day. She even treated himself as a pillow and kept burrowing into his arms. She had no idea how hard he had to endure every day.

Now, she even suspected that he didn’t like her.

Jun Shiling gently knocked Xia Wanyuan’s forehead. “What nonsense are you saying?”

Chapter 344: Don’t Dare to Hug

“Then come here.” Xia Wanyuan lifted a corner of the blanket.

“…” Helplessness flashed across Jun Shiling’s eyes. “I’ll go and get the computer. Go to sleep and I’ll accompany you.”

“Okay.” Xia Wanyuan nodded.

Jun Shiling brought the notebook into the house and placed it aside. Then, he took off his shoes and socks and lay beside Xia Wanyuan. He hugged her and patted her comfortingly. “Sleep.”

Xia Wanyuan habitually wanted to wrap her arms around Jun Shiling’s waist, but Jun Shiling stopped her.

“?” Xia Wanyuan looked at Jun Shiling in confusion, her eyes filled with a hint of grievance. Can’t I just hug you?

Jun Shiling looked into Xia Wanyuan’s eyes with a helpless smile. “You’re still injured. Don’t get too close to me.”

However, Xia Wanyuan was used to sleeping and hugging a pillow. She had been accompanied by Jun Shiling for the past few days and was already used to it. Hearing Jun Shiling say this, her eyes looked even more aggrieved.

How could Jun Shiling bear to see Xia Wanyuan’s expression? His heart softened immediately. He took the initiative to step forward and hug Xia Wanyuan tighter. Xia Wanyuan wrapped her arms around Jun Shiling’s waist at the right time.

Slowly, not only did Xia Wanyuan not fall asleep, but her face also became redder. The two of them were close to each other, and Xia Wanyuan finally sensed the change in Jun Shiling.

“Now do you know why I don’t dare to let you hug me?” Jun Shiling endured it uncomfortably, and his voice was a little hoarse. “I don’t have any resistance towards you.”

Xia Wanyuan let go of Jun Shiling’s waist and distanced herself from him. “I’ll sleep by myself.”

“Mm.” Jun Shiling did not stop her. Xia Wanyuan fell asleep with a flushed face.

Jun Shiling reached out and grabbed Xia Wanyuan’s hand. “Sleep. I’ll stay here with you.”

Feeling the warmth from Jun Shiling’s hand, Xia Wanyuan’s face heated up, but her heart calmed down. She closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.

After Xia Wanyuan fell asleep, Jun Shiling sat up and took the computer beside him.

A leisurely light was flashing on the screen. In the scene transmitted through the video, the troops were ready and aimed at a hidden mountain pass in Liedun.

Jun Shiling pressed the action button and everyone received the message immediately. The land crew surrounded the mountain directly. The battlefield was chaotic, and the transmission signal was temporarily cut off. Jun Shiling switched off his computer.

Lying down again, Xia Wanyuan was already sound asleep. Jun Shiling carefully planted a kiss on her forehead and watched her quietly.

——

The news of Xia Wanyuan being in Linxi City was blocked by Jun Shiling, but the news that Xia Wanyuan had not gone to the production team to film quickly spread.

Even if the best doctors nursed Xia Wanyuan’s leg every day, it would not heal in a day or two. Hence, Xia Wanyuan asked Li Heng for leave.

Li Heng could only film Yan Ci’s scenes first. The production team was filming at the film studio base. There were many people coming and going, and Yan Ci’s fans often came to visit. Only Yan Ci was filming alone.

Slowly, everyone learned that the female lead of “Moon As Frost” was not filming in the production team.

Everyone was already especially dissatisfied with Xia Wanyuan and Yan Ci acting together, especially the many female fans of Yan Ci.

They remembered clearly that Xia Wanyuan had stuck to Yan Ci to hype things up. Now, everyone was furious to see their idol working so hard to film, but Xia Wanyuan was nowhere to be seen.

Chapter 345: The Princess’ Painting Stunning the World

[ I still have the same opinion. Can’t we change the female lead? ]

[ Isn’t this too unprofessional? If anyone else could film with Yan Ci, they would probably be waiting there every morning. This Xia Wanyuan is amazing. She actually stood the production team up. ]

[ What a big attitude. Everyone has joined the production team, but only she’s special. ]

[ How annoying. I don’t want Yan Ci to film with her. There’s something wrong with this person’s professionalism. ]

Fortunately, only most of Yan Ci’s girl fans were paying attention to the production team. After all, the drama had not been filmed. Most of the audience did not have the patience to pay attention to the drama that had not finished filming.

However, a piece of news that claimed to be from the crew of “Moon As Frost” attracted everyone’s attention.

The staff said that he was the production assistant for the production team of “Moon As Frost”. He revealed that Xia Wanyuan’s temper was especially bad. She had not entered the production team for such a long time because she had wanted to film some intimate scenes with Yan Ci when she and Yan Ci were taking the publicity photos. Yan Ci had rejected her, so she was unwilling to come to the production team to film and left the male lead alone.

He also released a few photos. In the photos, Xia Wanyuan was wearing a cheongsam and looking at Yan Ci flirtatiously. Her eyes were filled with love and she wanted to speak, but Yan Ci had a cold expression on his face, looking like he did not want anyone to get close to him.

Girl fans had always been explosive in the entertainment industry. Furthermore, Xia Wanyuan was a habitual criminal who covetedon Yan Ci. Now, everyone couldn’t stand it anymore and ran to the production team to question them. Why was it that after the production team started work, the female lead could not go?

The internet was abuzz. Even fans who went to the film studio to visit pulled up banners to question the production team.

Everyone united and swore to seek justice for Yan Ci and to let the production team treat their brother fairly.

Li Heng usually invited actors who did not have much popularity. When had he ever encountered such a scene? His head hurt.“Tell me, how can these fans imagine things for their idol?! Yan Ci is already such a big Best Actor. Who dares to bully him?”

Xia Wanyuan didn’t notice the commotion online. After her leg was injured, she had nothing to do at home and began to practice painting.

Many second dimension painters, because they liked Xia Wanyuan to act as the Heavenly Spirit Princess, drew many hand-draws, illustrations, and all sorts of creative works for the Heavenly Spirit Princess. Their imagination was so big that even Xia Wanyuan was surprised.

Xia Wanyuan had received an orthodox education in ink painting in her previous life. Suddenly seeing everyone draw so many new forms for her, Xia Wanyuan’s hands itched.

Xia Wanyuan had an excellent foundation in painting. The ancient paint was not as rich as it was now, so she needed to be more sensitive to color.

Xia Wanyuan had practiced for two days and had already grasped the basic principles. Then, she drew a painting of a Heavenly Spirit Princess in palace attire swinging on a swing, and carefully applied the color.

Xia Wanyuan took a look. After coloring it, it looked very bright. It was different from the ink painting she had written and had its own interest.

Hence, Yuan Wanxia’s account, which had been silent for a long time after sending thirty tutorial videos at once, sent another post.

Everyone received the notification and prepared brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. Then, they clicked on it and saw a colorful and gorgeous ancient beauty appear in Yuan Wanxia’s account.

[??????]

[ Has his account been hacked?? What’s going on? Is Master a fanboy? ]

[ This must be the Heavenly Spirit Princess that was drawn, right? She’s so beautiful. A master is a master. She looks so good even when she’s painting. I’m dead for this color application. ]

[ No way. An ink master came to draw ink?? And draw a celebrity?? That’s too degrading. ]

[ Is there something wrong with the person in front? They’re all paintings, yet they’re divided into high and low? ]

Xia Wanyuan had also seen that comment. She felt that it was strange. Why did painting have a lower grade? Hence, she specially replied, “Art doesn’t differentiate between high and low. It’s good if you like it.”

In everyone’s eyes, Yuan Wanxia was a mysterious and respected master. When he said this, it triggered many reposts from many accounts and everyone agreed.

After all, in the art world, there were situations where they looked down on each other. Those who drew country paintings despised the low-end painter, and those who drew ink paintings despised the old-fashioned painting.

Yuan Wanxia’s words resonated with everyone. Everyone should just do their own things. Why were there so many noble and lowly people?

The illustration drawn by Yuan Wanxia used the extreme in color and was vivid. Furthermore, because Xia Wanyuan’s painting style had an extremely deep sense of historical sediment,

It was as if the person in this painting had lived on it. Many fans who liked Xia Wanyuan praised her for her beauty. Some second dimension painters felt ashamed of their inferiority and followed Yuan Wanxia, wanting to learn more from the master.

At the same time, the overseas account “Wanxia _ yuan” updated this picture.

The ink painting of the calligraphy did not have much of an international impact. Although China’s culture was brilliant, due to the cultural gap, very few people outside could understand its beauty.

However, when it came to painting, it was easy to understand. Everyone in the world had the same aesthetic standards.

The moment this beauty picture was put on, it was reposted by many people. In just a day, it had been reposted more than 500,000 times.

Under the account “Wanxia _ yuan”, there were praises from various countries and languages.

After everyone was amazed by how good this painting was, they began to ask who the beauty in the painting was. A netizen who climbed over the wall released some scenes from the television drama and introduced this drama “The Long Ballad” to everyone.

Hence, “The Long Ballad” became popular overseas.

Countless television dramas that wanted to open up the overseas market had stopped because of cultural barriers. “The Long Ballad” was a martial arts film that had never thought of having any results overseas.

However, after repeated reposts by this painting, “The Long Ballad” welcomed its second spring worldwide.

The account “Wanxia _ Jade” had gained a million fans overseas because of this painting.

In China, everyone’s evaluation of Yuan Wanxia was “Follow the trend”.

After all, in everyone’s eyes, Yuan Wanxia was a white-haired old man. When they thought that an old man was actually willing to follow the trend of young people, everyone’s love for Yuan Wanxia increased.

Even the topic “Master Yuan Wanxia’s illustration” was trending on Weibo.

Everyone already had an extremely high reverence for such a master with extremely exquisite skills. When they looked again, they saw that the master was actually so down-to-earth and even followed the trend closely. They were especially impressed by Yuan Wanxia.

Hence, on Weibo, Yuan Wanxia’s fans increased to 2 million after what had happened.

Xiao Bao had been very unhappy recently.