Chapter 501: Foolish And Vicious

Fan Xiaozhi shrunk back in fear.

Old Madam Qin said, "Xiaozhi's went into premature labor and the child wasn't saved. She was too angry and said a few words about Heyan..."

"What does her child's accident have to do with Heyan?" Qin Sinian's face immediately darkened.

No one dared to speak again.

Under her grandson's pressure, Old Madam Qin said, "That's why I scolded her too. She made it so messy."

Qin Fan quickly said, "I'm sorry, Big Brother. I know I've caused a lot of trouble for Sister-in-law. I'm really sorry."

Qin Sinian looked at the doctor. "What's the problem with the child?"

The doctor walked over. He could tell that Qin Sinian was the person in charge here, so he quickly said, "This fetus was born prematurely and had heart failure due to taking inappropriate drugs when it was still in the womb, so it couldn't be saved."

Fan Xiaozhi immediately found an excuse and said with disheveled hair, "What did I say? I told you someone drugged my food. I knew it! My poor son! The son of the Qin family! Grandma, you must help me."

"Shut up!" Qin Sinian said coldly.

Fan Xiaozhi shut her mouth in fright.

The doctor continued, "Madam Fan, your child's problem wasn't caused by anyone else. It was caused by yourself."

"You're spouting nonsense! You can't protect an evil person!"

"Madam Fan, when you came to check the gender of the fetus previously, I told you clearly that the doctor could not reveal the gender of the fetus. Later on, I did not know where you went to do the checkup. Then, I discovered that the features of a boy slowly appeared on the fetus that was originally a girl's. I knew that you were taking the so-called medicine to change the gender of the fetus. At that time, I tactfully advised you that pregnant women should not take this medicine at will..."

The doctor explained in full detail, "As everyone knows, the gender of the fetus has already been formed the moment the sperm cells and ovary cells are combined. No matter what you do in the later stages, you won't be able to change this. I don't know where you got the medicine. Even though the fetus looks like a boy, in reality, she's still a girl.

"What's worse is that not only are these drugs unable to change her gender, but they also caused her to suffer from multiple organ failures. This is also the reason why she was born prematurely and couldn't be resuscitated."

Following the doctor's words, Fan Xiaozhi's eyes widened as she shook her head in denial. "No, impossible, impossible..."

Shi Jin was also reminded of the time when she met her at the Qin family's house. She had eagerly flaunted her baby boy to her.

At that time, Shi Jin could tell that she was pregnant with a girl. Facing her persistence, Shi Jin did not say much. It was only now that she realized that Fan Xiaozhi had known clearly that she was pregnant with a girl. It was just that she had wanted the Qin family's honor too much and wanted to rely on her child to gain a foothold. She had actually pulled so many tricks behind her back.

Now that the worst had happened, she wanted to push the blame to Fu Heyan. It was really foolish and vicious.

Qin Fan, who was originally supporting Fan Xiao Zhi, gave her a slap: "How can you treat our daughter like this? I've already said it before, be it a boy or a girl, as long as they are our children, we have to love them well, raise them and let them live a peaceful and happy life. How can you do this?"

"I'm doing this for our future..."

"The future you want isn't what I want at all!" Qin Fan took two steps back in pain. "Aren't we living well enough now? Do you think that Big Brother's position is so easy for anyone to take on? How much did you think he had to pay to be able to take on the entire Qin family? We are already living the most carefree and comfortable life!"

After Qin Fan finished speaking, he passed by Qin Sinian and gave him a pained and guilty look before striding out.

Second Madam Qin was worried that something would happen to her son and hurriedly shouted, "Qin Fan, come back!"

Old Madam Qin immediately said, "I'll get someone to stop him! Watch Xiaozhi first!"

Fan Xiaozhi had just given birth after all. Her body was weak and she was still bleeding. Old Madam Qin was also afraid that something bigger would happen.

Second Madam Qin had no choice, but to support Fan Xiaozhi first.

Fan Xiaozhi did not dare to say anything in front of Qin Sinian, but she still glared at Fu Heyan. She felt that she came to the hospital specifically to laugh at her.

A nurse hurried over. "Madam Fu, where is Madam Fu Heyan?"

"I'm here." Fu Heyan was exhausted after this farce.

"The prenatal checkup that you've booked has arrived, and I was looking for you everywhere." The nurse immediately came over. Previously, Fu Heyan was a frequent visitor of this hospital, so she was familiar with the doctors and nurses.

Old Madam Qin caught the main point. "Pregnancy checkup? Heyan, what checkup are you doing?"

A deep look flashed across Qin Sinian's eyes. "Heyan, you..."

Faced with Qin Sinian's worried gaze, Fu Heyan could not hide it from him. She said in a low voice, "I might be pregnant. I wanted to check before telling you, but I didn't expect you to be alerted."

Qin Sinian's body was like a wooden sculpture, unable to react for a moment.

Outsiders might not know how much Fu Heyan had suffered in order to get pregnant.

Previously, even the test tube pregnancy had not been successful. They had never dreamed of getting pregnant naturally.

Fu Heyan had the same thoughts. She had been eating the medicine that Shi Jin had given her all along. On one hand, she was filled with hope, but on the other hand, she did not dare to have too much hope.

Qin Sinian's reaction was exactly the same as when she first saw the pregnancy test kit.

"Sinian, I'm not sure yet, so I want to do a checkup to confirm it." Fu Heyan shook Qin Sinian's arm and woke him up.

Qin Sinian came back to his senses. Seeing Fu Heyan's cautious look, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He said in a low voice, "It's okay. Even if you're not pregnant, you still have me and I still have you."

Fu Heyan held his fingers tightly and prayed that Shi Jin was right.

"So you're really here for a pregnancy test today?" Old Madam Qin's eyes lit up.

Madam Qin was delighted as well. "Sinian, why aren't you bringing Heyan over?"

Second Madam Qin and Fan Xiaozhi were stunned. So, Fu Heyan was not here to visit them or to laugh at them. She did not know about Fan Xiaozhi's premature birth and the resuscitation of the baby! She just happened to be here for a pregnancy test!

So Fu Heyan was pregnant!

Chapter 502: Must You Stab My Heart?

Fu Heyan was pregnant!

So before, when Fan Xiaozhi said that she was jealous of her pregnancy and her child, she was the clown!

She thought that others would care about her and target her, but who knew that even her appearance at the hospital was just a coincidence!

Qin Sinian's fingers started to tremble. He reached out and picked Fu Heyan up bridal style. He said to the nurse, "We'll go over now."

Old Madam Qin said to Second Madam Qin, "Take good care of Xiaozhi."

With that, she immediately caught up with Qin Sinian.

Knowing she was about to have a grandchild, Madam Qin was happy as well. Although it was inappropriate to show it in front of Second Madam Qin and Fan Xiaozhi, she couldn't help, but want to smile.

Shi Jin naturally had to follow Fu Heyan and left the place quickly.

Only Second Madam Qin and Fan Xiaozhi remained. In an instant, everyone else had left.

Two nurses came forward to deal with the aftermath of the premature baby.

Fan Xiaozhi fell to the ground.

In front of Fu Heyan, she was just a speck of dust.

***

Fu Heyan, who was in Qin Sinian's arms, could hear his heart beating faster and faster as well as his anxious footsteps. She could not help saying, "You previously said that it's fine if I'm not pregnant. Were you lying to me? Why are you so anxious now?"

Qin Sinian lowered his head to look at her. "Must you stab my heart? Am I anxious because of you or for the child?"

Fu Heyan smiled and nuzzled against his chest. Both of them wanted a child, but it was for reasons completely different from Old Madam Qin's wish of passing down the bloodline.

They had supported each other for many years, and their lives had long been linked together. It was normal for them to thirst for the crystallization of their love. Now that hope was right before their eyes, how could they not be excited?

Qin Sinian carried Fu Heyan into the examination room.

Shi Jin sat at the side and waited. A sincere smile appeared on her lips.

So this was how two people in love felt when they wanted a child.

She had no concept of children in her two lifetimes, but at this moment, she understood how they felt.

Old Madam Qin and Madam Qin stood to the side, wanting to ask Shi Jin something, but in the end, they didn't say anything and quietly waited for Fu Heyan to come out.

In the examination room, Qin Sinian was waiting nervously.

The doctor explained in detail, "From the blood test, we can conclude that Mrs. Qin is indeed pregnant. However, it's too early and we can't hear the baby's heartbeat, so we can't do any further tests for now. But don't worry too much, just go home and take care of yourself. Come back for a checkup when the time comes. Congratulations."

"Then when should we come again? What kind of preparation work do we need to do? What do I need to do? What are the things I need to take note of?" Qin Sinian was unlike his usual calm self, turning instantly to a nervous young boy.

The doctor smiled and explained a few things to him. The nurse held back her laughter and gave him the manual for pregnant women. She also gave him a lot of instructions.

Only then did Qin Sinian gradually relax. Fu Heyan, who was standing by the side, had already gotten through the surprise and was now smiling at her husband's helplessness.

Qin Sinian was finally appeased. He walked up to Fu Heyan, his deep eyes filled with love.

He kissed Fu Heyan's forehead and whispered, "Heyan, we finally have a child."

"Yes, finally." Fu Heyan hugged his waist and leaned into his embrace.

The doctors and nurses had seen them many times. In the past, they had witnessed their countless failures and pain. This time, they smiled knowingly.

Qin Sinian helped Fu Heyan out.

Old Madam Qin came forward. "Is Heyan really pregnant? How long has it been? How's the situation now?"

Qin Sinian's expression turned cold. "Grandma, you are too indulgent towards Fan Xiaozhi."

Old Madam Qin had always been a matriarch figure in the family, but in front of Qin Sinian, she had no presence at all. All these years, because of the matter of having no children, she had been a little detached from Qin Sinian.

She knew that there were many problems with her previous actions, but she believed she was looking out for the future of the Qin family.

At this moment, she softened her attitude: "I am only concerned about Heyan. I care about the child in her womb, and I also care about her. As for Fan Xiaozhi, after this incident, I can't be bothered with them anymore."

Only then did Qin Sinian's expression soften. "She's been pregnant for more than a month, so she needs to recuperate. I hope today's matter will be the last."

"It definitely won't happen again," Old Madam Qin immediately said.

She was speaking from the bottom of her heart. In the past, she supported Fan Xiaozhi more or less because she wanted to warn Fu Heyan to give birth earlier. Now Fu Heyan was pregnant, so how could she have any other thoughts?

Madam Qin, on the other hand, said, "Let's go home first. The hospital smells of medicine and blood. It's not good for Heyan."

Fu Heyan waved at Shi Jin. "Shi Jin, it's all thanks to you."

"It's my duty. I still have something on, so I won't accompany you for now."

"Huh?" Fu Heyan was a little disappointed. She felt that she still had a lot to tell Shi Jin.

Shi Jin understood how she felt, but looking at Qin Sinian's current state, he wouldn't allow anyone to take Fu Heyan away. It was better to avoid him.

"I'll come and visit you another day. Have a good rest," Shi Jin said and left with her bag.

Fu Henian raised her head and said to Qin Sinian, "Sinian, you really have to thank Shi Jin this time. I was able to get pregnant because of the medicine that Shi Jin had given me."

Qin Sinian recalled that there was always a medicinal fragrance in the house during this period of time. It was very pleasant. "The medicine she gave?"

"That's right." Fu Heyan nodded. "I had lost my confidence. It was Shi Jin who encouraged me and prescribed me with a series of medicines."

Not only Qin Sinian, but even Old Madam Qin and Madam Qin's expressions turned serious.

***

Shi Jin returned to Orchid Pavilion.

Fu Xiuyuan was handling official business in the study.

Seeing Butler Chen walk over with a cup of coffee, Shi Jin took it. "I'll send it over."

She walked to the door and knocked.

The door was ajar. Fu Xiuyuan was on the phone, his back facing Shi Jin and facing the window.

Shi Jin walked forward and placed the coffee on the table. Recalling the joy of Fu Heyan and Qin Sinian's pregnancy, she was touched and went forward to hug Fu Xiuyuan's waist.

Sensing the girl's sweet scent from behind him, Fu Xiuyuan's lips curled up. He ended the call with a few words and turned around to hug her. He could clearly feel that she was exceptionally soft today, her entire being exuding an indescribable gentleness.

Fu Xiuyuan's heart softened as he caressed Shi Jin's hair gently.

"Mr. Fu, congratulations."

"Hm?"

"You are now a prospective uncle." Shi Jin looked up and smiled at him.

Surprise flashed across Fu Xiuyuan's eyes.. "Are you saying that Sister is pregnant?"

Chapter 503: Nothing Must Go Wrong

"Yes, we just found out. According to my judgment, the fetus is stable and healthy. There's basically no big problems."

However, when it came to fertility, Shi Jin still handed Fu Heyan over to the modern hospital and did not dare to guarantee anything.

"Mhm." Fu Xiuyuan nodded. When it came to other people's matters, even if he was happy, he still appeared indifferent.

Shi Jin smiled and said, "I saw Brother-in-law accompanying Sister just now. It's really enviable. I wonder who their child will look like. Sister is bright and elegant while Brother-in-law is steady and handsome. No matter who the baby looks like, there won't be anything wrong."

Following her words, Fu Xiuyuan's eyes darkened. His fingers on her waist started to rub gently. "Rather than guessing what their child looks like, why not think about whether our child will look like you or me?"

Fu Xiuyuan pointed out the question that Shi Jin hadn't thought about.

The string in her heart swayed. Their child... The crystallization of love. Something she had never thought of before, but had a fatal attraction to.

Sensing that her thoughts were wondering, Fu Xiuyuan said in a low and hoarse voice, "Focus."

Shi Jin raised her head, his extraordinarily handsome face reflected in her eyes. If there was a child who resembled him, she would not be against it at all.

Fu Xiuyuan looked into the girl's clear eyes and suddenly recalled her age. His heart couldn't help aching. It was still too early to talk about children.

There were still endless possibilities in her life. She shouldn't be tied up by his selfishness so early.

***

"Glory of the Song Dynasty" 's hot screening showed the audience Shi Jin's potential.

Those people who had said that the "talent show artists will definitely destroy the movie" shut up obediently.

Everyone saw her strength. She was capable of handling and controlling the role on the big screen.

"Glory of the Song Dynasty" 's box office earnings were also constantly accumulating. Many authoritative websites predicted that the final box office earnings would reach two billion.

The shooting of "Love of a Lifetime" had also wrapped up in such an atmosphere.

On the night of the final day of filming, as the absolute female lead, Shi Jin was offered a toast by the entire crew.

Even if she just sipped a little, she could not resist the enthusiasm of hundreds of people.

Shen Xinghe stood in front of Shi Jin. "You only toast Shi Jin and not me. Are you looking down on me? Come, drink with me."

Yao Jiahong took the opportunity to change all of Shi Jin's wine into Sprite. So in the end, Shi Jin did not drink much while Shen Xinghe was drunk.

"Send him off." Shi Jin shook her head in amusement when she saw how drunk he was.

In her heart, she appreciated his kindness.

Shi Jin sent Shen Xinghe safely to Mother Shen before leaving.

Before leaving, she fed him a hangover grass.

Mother Shen held onto her son with a pained expression. "Why did you drink so much? You're making me worried, okay?"

Shen Xinghe sat on the sofa and was awakened by the hangover grass. He shook his head and took out the grass from his mouth. "Hey, this is..."

"Look, you're so drunk that you're eating grass. Quick, quick, I'll make you some hangover soup..." Mother Shen was even more worried.

***

After the success of "Glory of the Song Dynasty", more and more scripts were sent to Shi Jin. However, she had yet to make the final choice. She wanted to find the most suitable one.

She plucked a few flower petals from a few plants in the backyard, took a photo, and sent it to Fu Heyan. "Sister, I'll get someone to send this over later. Brew it in water. It's good for the fetus."

"Alright, I will definitely drink it on time." After this incident, Fu Heyan had no doubts about her medical skills.

A moment later, Shi Jin came out of the courtyard and saw Qin Sinian sitting in the living room, drinking tea with Fu Xiuyuan.

"Brother-in-law." Shi Jin took out the flower petals that she had prepared. "I wanted to ask the butler to send this to Sister, but since you're here, I'll give it to you."

Qin Sinian nodded and said with a smile, "I came here personally to retrieve it."

Since he knew that this was good for Fu Heyan's health, Qin Sinian did not stand on ceremony with Shi Jin.

Shi Jin smiled. "You're so good to Sister."

Qin Sinian took the item and inquired about how to use it in detail, memorizing it in secret before leaving.

Fu Xiuyuan reached out and pulled Shi Jin into his embrace. The faint fragrance of the plants on her body wafted over, making one feel relaxed, yet unable to resist indulging in it.

***

After Yu Xiuhua got pregnant, she placed great importance on the fetus in her stomach. She didn't dare to relax during her pregnancy checkups.

She no longer held any hope for Shi Xuexin.

Ever since her face had been ruined, Shi Xuexin had been completely abandoned. The entertainment company that she was in had already been the most lenient to her by not making her pay for losses on account of Boss Xiang.

Nevertheless, there were two deep scars on her face so she could not go out in public.

It wasn't that she didn't intend to look for Shi Jin, but with her status, she couldn't get close to her.

She was consumed by hatred. She was in pain. She hated Shi Jin and she hated Shen Xinghe.

"Alright, Xuexin, you should stay at home and rest well. No matter what, I won't abandon you," Yu Xiuhua said. "As long as I'm still in the Shi family, there will definitely be a place for you."

Shi Xuexin secretly clenched her fists. What she wanted was not a place for herself, but everything in the Shi family. She wanted to be loved by everyone.

"Butler, boil this medicine for me." Yu Xiuhua passed the pregnancy stabilizing medicine that the doctor had meticulously prepared for her to the butler. "Be careful, nothing must go wrong."

"I will, Madam."

Shi Xuexin had not been paying attention to Yu Xiuhua's situation recently. When she heard that, she asked reluctantly, "Mom, what's wrong?"

"I'm pregnant," Yu Xiuhua whispered.

"What? You're pregnant? Why are you pregnant? You're almost fifty years old!"

Facing Shi Xuexin's fussing, Yu Xiuhua didn't notice her dissatisfaction. She only thought that Shi Xuexin was concerned about her and said worriedly, "That's right. It's because of this that the fetus has always been unstable, so I have to take the medicine. Xuexin, you know that your grandfather and father have a lot of opinions about you now. And there's still that brat, Shen Xinghe, outside... If I don't think of something soon, there won't be a place for us in the Shi family anymore."

Shi Xuexin shook her head. She had never thought that it would be like this. She could continue to deal with Shen Xinghe. Shi Jin was not of the Shi family's bloodline. No matter how powerful Shi Jin's background was, she was the Shi family's only and true bloodline. Everything in the Shi family should be hers!

Shen Xinghe had not been dealt with yet, and yet her mother wanted to create another child to interfere. She would not accept it!

Shi Xuexin looked at her unfamiliar mother and knew that she had been completely abandoned.

No. She couldn't resign herself to this. She couldn't accept this reality..

Chapter 504: Not Blind

Yu Xiuhua was still immersed in her joy and didn't notice the change in Shi Xuexin's expression.

Shi Xuexin returned to her room and panted heavily. She hated everything that had happened. Unknowingly, her fingers reached for the medicine in the drawer...

At night, Yu Xiuhua felt a slight pain in her stomach.

This was normal during this period. The doctor told her to rest well.

After a moment of pain, her body didn't have much of a reaction. Yu Xiuhua didn't take it seriously and went back to her room to rest.

However, in the morning, when she woke up and went to the washroom, she suddenly felt like she was on her period.

She looked into the toilet bowl and saw a pool of blood...

Yu Xiuhua panicked and immediately changed her clothes to go to the hospital.

When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor gave her a checkup and shook his head. "Madam Shi, your fetus wasn't able to be saved."

"Why? Haven't I been taking pregnancy stabilizing medicine?" Yu Xiuhua asked in pain.

In order to conceive this child, she had suffered a lot. She even bought a lot of medicine and placed it in Shi Qing's tea. When she finally had a child, she protected it carefully.

"Madam Shi, we've already talked about this before. It's not easy to keep a child at your age. In the beginning, your pregnancy was already unstable."

Yu Xiuhua felt dizzy. After this, she didn't know if she could get pregnant again.

As for Shi Xuexin, she had long lost the Old Master's and Shi Qing's hearts because of her relationship with Boss Xiang. She walked out in a daze, her heart filled with despair. What else could she do now?

When they reached home, Shi Xuexin went forward to support her. "Mom, are you alright? Why is your face so pale?"

"Gone, your younger brother is gone." Yu Xiuhua couldn't help crying. "Without your younger brother, what else can we do?"

Shi Xuexin was secretly delighted. Thankfully, the fetus was unstable to begin with. She had achieved her goal with just a little medicine.

She quickly consoled, "Mom, medical technology is so advanced, you still have a chance. Don't worry."

"I'm already at this age, how many chances do I have? What should I do now?"

"Mom, doesn't Shi Jin visit Grandfather from time to time? When that time comes, we'll say that Shi Jin was the one who caused the child in your stomach to disappear. Then, she'll have nothing to do with the Shi family anymore. Then, we'll think of a way to chase Shen Xinghe out and you can have another child. The Shi family will still be ours."

Yu Xiuhua pulled herself together and perked up. "Alright, let's do that."

***

After Shi Jin was done with an event, she went to the nursing home to visit Old Master Shi.

When she walked in, Old Master Shi's face had a healthy red glow and he was practicing Tai Chi.

Shi Jin stood at the side and watched as he finished. Then, she walked forward with a towel. "Grandpa."

Old Master Shi smiled and said, "Look at me, have I improved again?"

"Yes, you may be old, but you're still vigorous."

"Hahahaha." Old Master Shi laughed heartily.

Shi Jin helped him sit down and handed him the teacup.

"Grandpa, why did you call me here today?" Shi Jin asked after sitting for a while.

Old Master Shi put down his teacup and said softly, "Although my health has improved a lot, I am old after all. The future of the Shi family still depends on the young. I plan to split the family business."

"Oh?"

"Shi Jin, I've already thought about the company and the things at home. Shi Qing gets thirty percent, you get fifty, Xuexin gets ten, and Shen Xinghe gets ten."

"Grandpa, you know of Shen Xinghe?" Shi Jin asked in surprise.

"I knew it long ago. What happened back then could not be hidden from my eyes. After all, he is Shi Qing's bloodline and my grandson. No matter what, I have to take care of him. It's only right that he gets a share. All these years, both mother and son have suffered. As for Shi Qing, he still has to take charge of the Shi family and the family business. He should have more."

Shi Jin shook her head. "I have no objections. Grandpa, I'm not a member of the Shi family. You shouldn't have given me these, much less so much. I don't need them."

Old Master Shi said earnestly, "I was blind in the past, but my heart wasn't. The reason why the Shi family was able to squeeze into the list of wealthy families was because the Li family knew that you were still with the Shi family and gave us many benefits. That was why the Shi family had such an opportunity."

He took a sip of tea and continued, "After that, the Li family took away those things, and the Shi family collapsed. It was you who helped them and kept the Shi family from going bankrupt. I know that you only showed mercy to the Shi family because of the relationship I had with you. Tell me, if it weren't for the Li family and you, how could the Shi family be where they are today? Without you, I would have been blind for a few years, and this family would have been destroyed long ago."

Shi Jin remained silent.

What Old Master Shi said was the truth.

She didn't have much feeling for the Shi family and was willing to help because she couldn't forget that they raised her. She didn't want to see Old Master Shi become old and helpless.

"Shi Jin, I gave you half the shares out of selfishness. Because I know that as long as you still have the shares of the Shi family, the Shi family will never fall and will never disperse. However, if you were to give everything to someone else, in less than three years, the family will be completely wiped out. I gave you these shares because I want to put down this old face of mine. I hope that the Shi family will still have some protection in this lifetime and not fall into poverty.

"I'm sorry, Shi Jin. I know this is a difficult problem, but I need to use your name to protect the Shi family. I know that the mother and daughter pair have nothing worthy for you to take care of, but Shi Qing didn't do anything wrong, and Shen Xinghe also didn't do anything wrong... I can't bear to see this family fall, they have nothing left."

His voice was pleading, begging Shi Jin to give him another chance.

If he was giving the shares, Shi Jin really couldn't accept it. However, he was begging her, and Shi Jin could not reject his request.

Old Master Shi looked at her, his aged eyes filled with anticipation. "Shi Jin, please."

***

When Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin came over, they had pretty much heard the second half of the conversation.

"Is the Old Master crazy? He actually gave half of the family business to Shi Jin?" When Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin walked to the side, both of them were furious.

They did not think about what Old Master Shi had said. They did not think about why the Shi family had what they had right now. They also did not think that without Shi Jin, the Shi family would have nothing left. Their attention was only on one thing. What right did Shi Jin have?

She did not have any bloodline of the Shi family, so why did she get all of these?

Shi Xuexin did not expect that Old Master Shi would be so biased. He had given her ten percent, but he had given Shi Jin fifty. It was a full half!

Who was the biological child?

Chapter 505: Why Did You Kill My Child?

"Mother, aren't you waiting for this opportunity?" Shi Xuexin asked Yu Xiuhua.

Yu Xiuhua gritted her teeth. "I know what to do. Nothing in the Shi family can ever be given to an outsider! Don't even think about it!"

***

After bidding farewell to Old Master Shi, Shi Jin drove off.

When she was on her private itinerary, she usually drove by herself. It was the same today.

She pondered over Old Master Shi's words.

The car slowly drove out of the parking lot.

She drove very slowly and when a figure suddenly dashed out from the side, Shi Jin stepped on the brakes. However, that person still fell in front of her car.

"Car accident!"

"Quickly call the doctor!"

There were already quite a number of people in the recuperation center. When they saw this scene, people immediately rushed over.

Shi Jin didn't panic and didn't go out immediately. She immediately put on her mask and called the police and emergency services. She then called Fu Xiuyuan and Yao Jiahong.

"Stay where you are and lock the car door. I'll be right there!" Fu Xiuyuan said immediately.

Shi Jin responded. Although she did not know who was outside, she knew clearly that she did not hit anyone.

The other party had obviously come prepared, so she wouldn't be stupid enough to get out of the car and become someone's target.

Faced with this kind of thing, waiting for the police to come and appraise it was the best outcome.

She called Fu Xiuyuan immediately. When she came back to her senses, she realized how important he was to her.

Initially, she would never have called Fu Xiuyuan over for things that she could handle herself. However, she still gave her complete trust to him. She didn't have to think about any problems and trusted and relied on him without reservation.

"Get out of the car! Why isn't the perpetrator getting out!"

"Come down, come down quickly!"

Some people knocked on the car window.

The person "hit" was Yu Xiuhua. She was holding her stomach and moaning in pain.

Some of the people had already been arranged by Yu Xiuhua. The moment something happened, they rushed out and knocked on the car window to force Shi Jin out.

The other group of people were purely onlookers. When they saw that the perpetrator did not get out of the car, out of righteous indignation, all of them came forward to get Shi Jin out of the car.

Fortunately, the police were nearby and arrived shortly after. At the same time, Fu Xiuyuan's car arrived at the scene.

There were bodyguards in the car behind him. And they went straight to Shi Jin's car.

The people arranged by Yu Xiuhua saw that the situation wasn't good and hurriedly scattered in all directions. There were only a few real onlookers left.

Fu Xiuyuan walked forward.

Yu Xiuhua said painfully, "My stomach hurts, it hurts so much... I'm pregnant, if I miscarry, I won't let it go..."

"Let's go to the hospital for emergency treatment and checkup first." Fu Xiuyuan recognized Yu Xiuhua and his expression turned cold.

The police also said, "We will determine the scope of responsibility. Let's go to the hospital first."

The paramedics rushed over and brought Yu Xiuhua away. Naturally, Shi Jin had to cooperate with the investigation.

The crowd dispersed in satisfaction.

Fu Xiuyuan took a few steps forward and stood in front of Shi Jin.

When Shi Jin saw him, she walked to his side and the last bit of confusion in her heart disappeared without a trace.

***

At the police station.

Fu Xiuyuan accompanied Shi Jin and made a statement.

The police were still looking at the surveillance cameras and recorders.

Actually, when Shi Jin saw that the 'victim' was Yu Xiuhua, she already had a rough idea. However, the police had their own way of doing things, so it was not convenient for her to say more.

"From the surveillance cameras and recorders, Shi Jin's car is indeed moving very slowly. When Yu Xiuhua walked out, she did seem to have taken the initiative to move up." A policeman walked over and said, "But now, the hospital has reacted. She had a miscarriage and the situation is very bad. So it's hard to determine that she did this on purpose... As far as we know, she really wants this child."

Shi Jin understood and said, "So, because of this, I have a huge responsibility, right?"

"We can only make a comprehensive judgment based on the situation."

Shi Jin understood that Yu Xiuhua's situation was terrible and she had already taken the initiative.

This had always been the case in car accidents. Whoever was more serious would be more reasonable. Sometimes, even if it was the fault of the deceased, the driver would have to compensate for it.

Fu Xiuyuan had already found the best lawyer and could bail Shi Jin out first.

The moment the two of them walked out, the pale Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin rushed over.

"Shi Jin, it's all your fault! Why did you kill my child? I raised you, and even if I didn't do anything for you, it was still hard work. Not only are you ungrateful, you even killed my child! I will make you pay the price!" Yu Xiuhua rushed forward. However, before she could get close, Fu Xiuyuan's bodyguards pushed her away.

Fu Xiuyuan protected Shi Jin.

Shi Xuexin also said indignantly, "Shi Jin, you're really too much! It's not enough that you harmed me, but you even harmed my mother. What are your intentions?!"

The mother-daughter pair wailed loudly, attracting the attention of many passers-by.

The police hadn't determined that Shi Jin wasn't responsible at all, so it was useless no matter what she said.

She looked at the mother-daughter pair coldly and did not say anything. Fu Xiuyuan escorted her to her car.

After the car left, Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin continued to chase after it while cursing.

The matter quickly went viral.

# Shi Jin's car ran into her adoptive mother #

# Shi Jin caused her adoptive mother to miscarry #

Things were brewing.

Many rational fans already knew about the relationship between Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin. They also knew that Shi Jin's family background and personal situation were many times better than Shi Xuexin's.

Not only did Shi Jin not need to rely on the Shi family, but the best thing to do was to break ties with them. She did not need to be involved with the Shi family at all.

Hence, when the matter was revealed, no one was affected at all. Instead, they were asking why such a thing happened? Was there a misunderstanding?

However, there were always some people who liked to be different. They felt that they were superior to ordinary people, had seen through the world, and stood out to sort out the so-called truth. "Why did Shi Jin do this? It was because she was heartless! It was said that even after the car accident, she had never gotten out of the car. She did not even show any sympathy to the victim and acted extremely overboard! She is the scum of the entertainment industry and was extremely arrogant. Someone who treats her adoptive mother this way, so how could you expect her to have any feelings?"

"I think a person like Shi Jin is too immoral. It's better to get out of the entertainment industry!"

"Get lost, the entertainment industry doesn't need such a person!"

"No, she doesn't deserve to be called a human!"

Chapter 506: Struck By Shi Jin

In an instant, the crowd was in a frenzy.

Shi Jin was at home and quickly got the surveillance camera and car recorder.

Fu Xiuyuan sat beside her and watched with her.

The police were right. Shi Jin's speed was not against the laws. She drove very slowly and Yu Xiuhua had indeed arrived suddenly.

The way she fell onto the car seemed fake, but she started bleeding and kept screaming in pain. Could there really be someone who would give up their child to scam someone?

Fu Xiuyuan frowned and said, "I've investigated. She really wants this child. After Shi Xuexin followed Boss Xiang, Grandpa Shi and Shi Qing were greatly disappointed with Shi Xuexin. Yu Xiuhua risked her life to get pregnant with this child, wanting to regain her status in the family. It's impossible for her to not want this child."

Shi Jin turned around and looked at Fu Xiuyuan. "It's impossible for her to take the initiative to abandon the child... and it's also impossible for her to be willing to pay the price of a child that she finally got pregnant just to scam me. Then, she is..."

"She had a miscarriage a long time ago. She's deliberately trying to scam me."

Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin said in unison.

Once she realized this, Shi Jin's mental state relaxed a lot. After all she did not run into anyone and caused an innocent child to lose their life.

Fu Xiuyuan reached out to massage her shoulders and said in a low voice, "It's alright now. Some people can't hide their true colors anymore."

***

Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin were crying and making a scene in the Shi family.

Old Master Shi was forced to return home from the recuperation center.

"Grandpa, you have to seek justice for Mom. It wasn't easy for her to get pregnant with my younger brother, but Shi Jin destroyed him!" Shi Xuexin cried as she said, "Shi Jin harbors evil intentions. The Shi family must make her compensate them and sever all ties with the Shi family. Otherwise, with her around, our family will never be at peace!"

Shi Qing shouted, "Cut it out. The police have yet to come to a conclusion."

"Dad, don't you feel sorry for my unborn brother?"

Shi Qing was indeed very regretful that he had lost his son, especially since Shi Xuexin could not be saved. However, he still shook his head. "What reason does Shi Jin have to do this? I don't believe it."

"She hates us. Don't you understand? She just wants us to suffer!" Shi Xuexin cried.

Yu Xiuhua was also weeping sorrowfully.

This time, they had to shut Old Master Shi up.

As long as the evil deeds that Shi Jin had done were proven to be true, what right did Old Master Shi have to share half of the family business with Shi Jin?

If he really gave the shares to her, they would continue to make a scene on Weibo and among the fans. Shi Jin would not dare to accept it.

After making up her mind, the mother-daughter pair began to cause a fuss.

Old Master Shi's rosy face turned ashen. He sat on the main seat, unable to breathe.

Shi Qing stepped forward and patted his chest.

The butler suddenly said, "Old Master, Sir, Shi Jin is here! She even brought reporters!"

Yu Xiuhua said angrily, "She still dares to come over!"

As they spoke, Shi Jin had already brought many reporters over. Fu Xiuyuan stood beside her and gave her the main seat.

The reporters were clearly live-streaming.

Yu Xiuhua said angrily, "Shi Jin, how could you bring reporters here to invade our privacy?"

"This matter of ours was brought up on Weibo by you guys. Shi Xuexin has already used my real name on Weibo. From that moment onwards, this matter is the same to all of you. There is no more privacy to speak of. Since it has already been brought to the public, this matter can only be resolved in this way."

Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin had nothing to say.

"Grandpa, Uncle Shi, I'm sorry. Someone is trying to frame me for this. I can't just let it go," Shi Jin said to Old Master Shi.

Old Master Shi was already very disappointed with the pair of mother and daughter. He said, "Since the matter has already been exposed, we naturally have to find out who is right and who is wrong. I'm old and can't do anything about it anymore. You young people should settle it yourselves."

He meant that he would not stop Shi Jin and she did not need to apologize.

Yu Xiuhua didn't panic at all. She believed that she had done this very discreetly, so it was impossible for Shi Jin to catch her.

Shi Jin stood up. She was slender and thin, but no one could ignore her aura.

She said calmly, "Madam. Shi, you said that your miscarriage was caused by my collision, right?"

"That's right. I've always kept the baby safe and sound. If it wasn't for you, how could I have lost this child?" Yu Xiuhua sounded very sad, and it really made people feel sad and pity for her.

"Very interesting. You said that you had a miscarriage because I injured you. However, I checked your embryo after you had a miscarriage. There were drugs in it. The results of the test showed that it was because of those drugs that caused your miscarriage and not your external injuries." Shi Jin raised the test report in her hand.

Yuxiu Hua had indeed wanted to hide her miscarriage, but she had caused such a huge commotion that even the police were involved. How could she hide it?

Shi Jin still managed to get the relevant evidence. As soon as she got it, she did a corresponding examination.

Yuxiu Hua was astonished. "How is that possible? Impossible!"

Her surprise was completely real, so she didn't seem to be acting at all, which made her look believable.

Shi Xuexin was panicking as well. "Shi Jin, don't slander us. You ran into my mom, it's not that easy to fool us now!"

Shi Jin's gaze was cold and aloof as it focused on Yu Xiuhua.

She said calmly, "Madam Shi, don't you want to know how you lost your baby? Don't you think it's a pity that you lost your baby?"

Shi Xuexin pointed at Shi Jin. "Stop being so sarcastic. You're the one who's shirking responsibility!"

"I'm shirking responsibility?" Shi Jin reached out and opened the document. "You said that I was the one who ran into the child, but the fetus had a miscarriage the day before the accident! May I ask if this car accident can still travel through time? Or perhaps, you won't cry until you see Doctor Chen?"

Doctor Chen was the doctor who gave Yuxiu Hua a checkup. It was also because he was extra careful that he left behind the embryo tissue from Yu Xiuhua's miscarriage.

Yu Xiuhua instantly panicked. Her every reaction was recorded by the reporters.

The reporters parted as a doctor in a white coat entered.

"Doctor, Doctor Chen..." Yu Xiuhua looked at Doctor Chen in a panic.

Didn't she already give Doctor Chen money so that he wouldn't butt in? However, how could she have known that Shi Jin had a strong influence and connections in the hospital?

When they knew that Shi Jin was involved in this matter and was obtaining evidence, someone immediately offered various clues..

Chapter 507: Framing And Frauding

Doctor Chen completely ignored Yu Xiuhua.

He stood out and took out the recording. Yu Xiuhua's voice came from inside. "Doctor Chen, as long as you tell everyone that I was injured by Shi Jin today and had a miscarriage, the five hundred thousand yuan here will all be yours. I know your salary isn't low, but in the capital, is there anything that doesn't need money? No one would complain about having too much money, right?"

"You, you tricked me?" Yu Xiuhua immediately blurted out. Previously, Doctor Chen had been very cooperative and acted like a yes-man.

She had always thought that Doctor Chen had no power or influence and was very easy to manipulate, so she didn't expect that Doctor Chen would record her voice. She was confident because Doctor Chen readily agreed to any condition.

In reality, he was just collecting evidence for Shi Jin.

The people who were watching the live broadcast immediately understood. "It really is Yu Xiuhua who is scamming Shi Jin!"

"This is too much! Is she determined to attract haters to Shi Jin?"

"This pair of mother and daughter is really vicious!"

Doctor Chen said, "From the moment you decided to play dirty, you had already placed yourself in a sinful position. As for me, I merely recorded those sins."

Shi Jin's voice was cold, but her aura did not diminish. "Madam Shi, you miscarried yourself, but you framed me for it. You're the one who sabotaged me. The person who should be responsible and apologize for this is you."

Yu Xiuhua looked at everyone, and the reporters' eyes were filled with doubt and disgust.

Old Master Shi was dissatisfied and Shi Qing looked at her with extreme disappointment.

"I didn't... I'm not..."

The evidence was conclusive. Her words seemed so weak and pale.

"Instead of worrying about whether you're trying to scam me or not, why don't you think about who drugged your fetus?" Shi Jin reminded her mildly.

Yuxiu Hua suddenly thought of something. After she got pregnant, she always ate and stayed at home. She paid extra attention and had never eaten anything outside.

On the day of her miscarriage, she did not have a good appetite and only ate the supplements prescribed by the hospital.

The butler was the one who brewed the tonics... She looked at the butler. "You brewed the tonics, you tampered with them!"

The butler hurriedly said, "Madam, it wasn't me. I personally brewed tonics and didn't do anything. I've been in the Shi family for so many years and have never done anything wrong. I'm loyal to you. How could I do such a thing?"

"If it wasn't you, who else could it be?" Yu Xiuhua glared angrily at the butler.

The butler suddenly thought of something and said, "On the day I brewed the medicine, I was guarding the tonics the entire time. In between, only Eldest Miss came in once and asked me to get her some cubilose. Only at that time did I leave halfway..."

He pointed at Shi Xuexin.

A guilty look flashed across Shi Xuexin's face. "I did ask for cubilose, but I didn't drug it... I don't know anything."

"It's not me either... I don't have any reason." The butler waved his hand.

Yu Xiuhua didn't know who to believe, and her face was filled with pain.

Shi Jin stood by the side, her face expressionless. Everything had originally been on her, but now, she had been completely removed. She was just an outsider watching the battle.

Old Master Shi shouted, "Alright, don't you always have a backup copy of the food we eat at home? Go and find it to verify what medicine it is!"

The butler quickly said, "I'll go get it now."

Shi Xuexin took two steps back guiltily. A portion of the medicine that she had used was still in the drawer.

At that time, she was afraid that one dose wouldn't be enough to cause Yu Xiuhua to have a miscarriage, so she had left a backup plan.

Too many things had happened that day, and she hadn't had time to erase the evidence.

The butler brought the supplement that he had prepared to prove his innocence and said, "I don't know what's in here at all. I'm willing to cooperate with the police's investigation."

Yu Xiuhua gradually came back to her senses and stared fixedly at Shi Xuexin. "Xuexin, do you really not know?"

"Mom, even you don't believe me!" Shi Xuexin cried as she ran upstairs.

She had not thrown her medicine away. As long as she threw it away now, there would be no evidence to prove that it was her.

She pretended to be wronged because she wanted to use this opportunity to escape. She ran upstairs.

Yu Xiuhua also started to hate herself. She had actually believed Shi Jin's words and almost wronged Shi Xuexin!

She shouted at Shi Jin, "How dare you drive a wedge between us!"

"Why don't you take a look at this?" Shi Jin turned on the projector in front of her.

Shi Xuexin's figure appeared clearly on the huge projector.

She walked into the room and slammed the door shut.

Everyone could tell that it was a surveillance camera. It should have been installed in Shi Xuexin's room. Now, everyone could see her real-time state.

After Shi Xuexin closed the door, the sadness on her face was gone, replaced by joy and relief.

She opened the drawer and took out a small bottle of medicine. After taking a look at it, she immediately threw it into the toilet bowl and flushed it away. She then brought the bottle to the bottom of the water and continuously rinsed it until she was sure that there was no more medicine. Then, she threw it into the rubbish bin and washed her hands. She then rubbed her eyes until they were red. She looked like she had just cried.

How could everyone not see what she was doing?

The butler cleared his suspicion and was the most agitated. "Look, what did the Miss wash away?! She was the one who drugged you. It has nothing to do with me, nothing to do with me!"

Yu Xiuhua could also tell that the expression on her face kept changing from red to white, from white to green. She sat down on the sofa dispiritedly. Her face was filled with disbelief and pain.

At this moment, everyone saw this scene through the live broadcast.

Although they did not know what medicine Shi Xuexin had thrown, they had a rough idea of what it was.

"Shi Xuexin caused Yu Xiuhua to have a miscarriage and Yu Xiuhua tried to extort Shi Jin. Neither mother or daughter is a good person."

"Shi Jin has been living in the Shi family for so many years. She must have been living in hell."

"Holy sh*t, this mother and daughter are indeed of the same bloodline. What they did was exactly the same."

"How rotten!"

"My heart aches for Shi Jin!"

"My heart aches for our daughter!"

"Hugs for our daughter!"

Shi Qing said angrily, "Get Shi Xuexin down!"

The butler quickly went to get Shi Xuexin.

Shi Xue came downstairs with red eyes and said aggrievedly, "It's fine if outsiders don't believe me, but my parents don't believe me either. I really..."

Tears welled up in her eyes as she felt extremely aggrieved. However, she had already been disfigured and everyone had witnessed what she had just done. At this moment, she only looked ugly and disgusting, and nobody felt any heartache..

Chapter 508: It's All Shi Jin's Fault!

It would be useless if Shi Xuexin continued acting pitifully.

Seeing that she was still acting innocent, everyone felt a chill down their spines.

Shi Qing gave her a tight slap across the face.

Shi Xuexin touched her face. "Dad, are you still willing to believe Shi Jin and not me?"

Shi Qing pointed at the projector. "Take a good look yourself!"

They could replay it from the projector. And, all the reporters on scene had recorded it too.

Shi Xuexin looked up.

The big screen started playing again. From the moment she entered the room until now, all of her actions had been replayed. It was like a public execution.

Her mask was finally removed, revealing her fear and guilt.

Yu Xiuhua went forward to grab her and slapped her. "Why, why are you treating me like this? I'm your biological mother, and the one in my stomach is your biological younger brother!"

"Biological mother? Biological mother, would you want to give birth to another child to share my love and everything that belongs to me? You're my biological mother, why don't you fight for me? Why don't you do anything for me when you see Grandpa and Dad dote on Shi Jin?"

Yu Xiuhua laughed miserably. "What else do I have to do for you? All these years, I've given everything to you! You're useless, so I had no choice but to have another child. What else do I have to do for you?"

Shi Xuexin pointed at Shi Jin angrily. "It's all your fault! It's all your fault! You clearly don't know anything. Yet, you still managed to gain everyone's favor. All the fans like you! And what do I have? I'm the eldest daughter of the Shi family. I know how to play the piano, the violin, and Chinese Art... Why does everyone only like you and not me?"

The reporters at the side could not stand it anymore and spoke up for Shi Jin. "That's because Shi Jin always knew what she was doing and stayed true to her heart. Only you are opportunistic. Look at what you've done! You don't have the right to be compared to Shi Jin when you want to harm even your own mother and brother!"

The comments were all praising this reporter. "Well said!"

"Someone who even wants to harm her own mother doesn't have the right! Even if that biological mother is quite vicious."

"Yeah, what did our Shi Jin do? She was forced by this pair of mother and daughter to respond."

Shi Xuexin was still unrepentant. She shouted at Shi Jin, "What right do you have to install surveillance cameras in my room? What right do you have?"

Shi Jin looked at her calmly. She was neither arrogant nor rash. She was calm. "Was I the one who installed it? Shi Xuexin, do you need me to remind you? Back then, it was the room I stayed in. After you came back, you installed surveillance cameras in my room and recorded my daily life for entertainment."

Shi Xuexin was stunned as though she recalled what had happened.

The fans in the comments were filled with indignation. "Damn! Shi Xuexin is really too vicious, isn't she?"

"How vicious! I've never heard of such a thing! My heart aches for Shi Jin!"

"Shi Jin's life is really too difficult."

"Feeling sorry for our daughter, it's been hard for her."

"That pair of mother and daughter should start fighting. It's not a bad idea to beat each other to death!"

Shi Jin pointed at the projector and said, "Later on, when you guys made fun of me, I smashed the surveillance camera in a fit of anger and that was the end of it for you. Later on, you said that the lighting in that room was good and I had to give it to you. Alright, I'm not a member of the Shi family, so it's fine to give it to you, but I didn't expect that you still haven't taken away the surveillance camera after so many years. Last night, I only tried connecting it to the external interface to recover. I didn't expect that it would really be successful."

Shi Xuexin was speechless. Based on what Shi Jin said, even if she wanted to sue Shi Jin for invasion of privacy, it was impossible. After all, everything was bought and installed by her.

Shi Jin was just making use of it.

When Shi Qing heard so many things that he did not know, he felt even more guilty and hated himself. He felt guilty that he owed Shi Jin, and he hated himself for not disciplining Shi Xuexin properly and causing the situation today.

He said to Shi Xuexin, "Tell the police everything that you have done. I will never forgive you for killing your brother!"

"Dad, Dad, don't be like this..." Only now did Shi Xuexin realize her fear.

She surveyed her surroundings. She had no one to rely on and no one to stand on her side. She had already pushed herself into the position of the public enemy.

It was too late for Yu Xiuhua to regret her actions. The daughter she had doted on for so long was actually such a vicious person. She had even harmed her mother. What else could she hope for from Shi Xuexin?

Tears streamed down her face as she walked to Shi Qing's side.

Shi Qing gave her a complicated look. "As for you... let's get a divorce."

"Shi Qing, you..." Yu Xiuhua turned pale with fright.

"After so many things have happened, our relationship as husband and wife has long been over. You used to protect Shi Xuexin at every turn, praising her to the skies and earth, making me never know what she had done. Now that she has become like this, you have an undeniable responsibility. Of course, so do I." Shi Qing shook his head, his face filled with pain.

At this moment, the reporters slowly dispersed.

Shi Jin's original intention was to expose the mother and daughter's true colors. She did not want the pain in the family to be known by others.

The live broadcast ended when Shi Jin clarified the surveillance footage. Only Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin remained.

Old Master Shi sighed. "I didn't expect that after being blind for so many years, you guys would cause so much trouble. I can't control what you guys are doing now. Let's leave it at that."

Shi Qing had no objections.

Old Master Shi continued, "Shi Qing, I'm sure you know that all these years, the Shi family has been standing strong. Other than our own foundation, it's all because Shi Jin stayed at home and the Li family took care of us. Later on, Shi Jin also took care of us. That's why I planned to give Shi Jin more when we split the family assets."

"I understand, Dad." Shi Qing had been in business for so long, and he could tell that some people had taken the initiative to offer their business. It was his fault for being too slow. It was already too late when he understood.

"So, I'll split the assets now. You take thirty, Shi Jin takes fifty, and Shen Xinghe gets twenty," said Old Master Shi.

On the side, Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin widened their eyes in despair.

Previously, the Old Master was still willing to give them a portion, but after these things happened, he was not even willing to give them a single bit.

After creating such a ruckus for so long, apart from ruining their own reputation, not only did they not get anything, they even went for wool and came back shorn...

Shi Qing was stunned. "Who is Shen Xinghe?"

Old Master Shi said, "You can ask Yu Xiuhua.."

Chapter 509: Touching Logic

"Who is Shen Xinghe?" It was Shi Qing's first time hearing this name.

Yu Xiuhua laughed out loud in despair. "I really didn't know, I didn't know that everything would be left for that brat! Hahahaha, I've done so much, done so much..."

When Old Master Shi saw that she had gone crazy, he did not wait for her to continue. "Back then, Yu Xiuhua had just given birth to Shi Xuexin, and her body was badly injured. She was afraid that you would play around outside, but she could not accompany you, so she got a young housekeeper at home to dress up as her and serve you in your room at night. Half a year later, when her body recovered, she sent that housekeeper away. When I found out about it back then, it was not appropriate for me to interfere in the affairs of you youngsters. That housekeeper was also an honest person. Later, she took a child along and lived in the capital. That child was called Shen Xinghe."

Shi Qing suddenly felt that the world was absurd. Such a thing had actually happened to him, and he was completely kept in the dark. It must be an alternate reality.

Old Master Shi looked at Yu Xiuhua and kept shaking his head. There was disappointment in his eyes. "Yu Xiuhua, that housekeeper agreed to your request because of your threats and promises. After that, she didn't come looking for trouble with you at all. What about you? After you discovered Shen Xinghe's existence, how many things did you and Shi Xuexin do together to kill Shen Xinghe? If it wasn't for Shi Jin, he would have died long ago!"

"Who asked that young housekeeper to secretly get pregnant! She didn't take the birth control pills I gave her! Isn't she coveting everything in the Shi family? I'll make sure she can't have it!" The madness that appeared on Yu Xiuhua's face was frightening.

Shi Qing took two steps back and realized that not only did he not understand his daughter, he also did not understand the person who slept beside him. He didn't even know that he had a biological son.

Shi Jin said calmly, "Grandfather, I won't take anything from the Shi family. You can rest assured and hand it over to who you want. I have a good relationship with Shen Xinghe. As long as the Shi family has him, I will not leave them alone."

"Shi Jin, you..." Old Master Shi did not expect her to refuse these things.

He knew very well that Shi Jin did not want to be involved in these troubles.

As long as Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin were slightly knowledgeable and had a bit of morals, how could Shi Jin have to avoid the Shi family?

The Shi family owed Shi Jin too much.

"Grandfather." Shi Jin's attitude was very firm.

Old Master Shi knew how proud and ambitious she was. It was impossible for her to take the Shi family's things.

Yu Xiuhua was so regretful that her nostrils flared. If she had known that Shi Jin wouldn't want anything, she wouldn't have come forward to frame her and end up with nothing.

What she had tried so hard to fight for was nothing in Shi Jin's eyes. In comparison, it seemed even more laughable.

At that moment, a bunch of police officers arrived outside.

Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin's faces turned pale from fear.

"This is..." Yuxiu Hua retreated in shock and looked at Shi Jin blankly." You called the police? "

"Of course."

Yuxiu Hua couldn't believe it and shook her head furiously. "You are so magnanimous that you don't even want the Shi family's things, so why did you call the police to arrest us?"

She thought that if Shi Jin didn't care about the family's assets, she wouldn't care about this either!

Her logic was really something..

Chapter 510: It's My Freedom

Shi Jin raised her eyebrows indifferently. "It's my freedom whether I want to take the Shi family's things or not. As for you guys... One of you killed the child in your own mother's womb, while the other tried to extort me and wanted me to be killed by the internet. Whether I report this to the police or pursue this matter is not only my freedom, but also the basic respect of a law-abiding citizen!"

Old Master Shi's expression was solemn. Shi Qing agreed with Shi Jin's actions and was extremely disappointed with the mother and daughter.

It was over, it was over. Everything was over.

Yu Xiuhua and Shi Xuexin sat on the ground in a daze.

What awaited them would be severe punishment from the law.

***

Fu Xiuyuan left with Shi Jin.

Although Shi Xuexin and her daughter had already been severely punished, he knew that Shi Jin would definitely not feel good about what had happened to the Shi family.

He grabbed Shi Jin's fingers.

Shi Jin's slightly cold fingertips felt his warmth and the bleakness in her heart was soothed.

Tonight, he'd been standing beside her as her protector. This gave her the greatest peace of mind.

With him by her side, she could be completely fearless.

After this incident, Shi Xuexin and Yuxiu Hua were completely drowned in the netizens' saliva.

The mother and daughter fought each other and even tried to use the netizens to deal with Shi Jin. They suffered the most powerful backlash.

Everyone jointly requested severe punishments for the daughter's act of harming her mother, and the mother daughter pair's collective scam of Shi Jin, lest others follow suit.

***

Shen residence.

"So this property is for me?" Shen Xinghe looked at the property contract in disbelief.

Old Master Shi nodded. "It's for you."

Even though he had heard about it from Shi Jin, Shen Xinghe still felt like he was in a dream.

He looked at Old Master Shi and then at Shi Jin.

Shi Jin did not say anything, indicating for him to make his own choice.

Mother Shen sat at the side, looking terrified.

She was an honest person. All these years, secretly raising her son was the most daring thing she had ever done. She was afraid that one day, the Shi family would come and snatch her son away.

She shook her head. "Erm, Shen Xinghe is not Shi Qing's son. You guys are mistaken."

Elder Shi felt even more guilty. "I'm sorry. All these years, I knew of your existence, but I did not step forward to acknowledge your identities. I did not let Shen Xinghe receive the education and growth he deserved."

He was only holding back because he wanted to protect his son and daughter-in-law's family. In the end, he was only protecting people like Yu Xiuhua.

"He's really not your son..." Mother Shen said in agitation.

Shen Xinghe picked up the documents and tore it apart. "Yes, I am my mother's son, it has nothing to do with anyone else. I am not a member of the Shi family, and I will not take the Shi family's money. You can leave now."

"Xinghe, you..." Elder Shi hesitated.

"Grandpa, let's go first." Shi Jin helped Old Master Shi up.

She had expected this outcome, but how could Old Master Shi listen? He would not believe it until he ran into a wall.

Old Master Shi had no choice, but to leave first. He stopped halfway. "Xinghe, the Shi family welcomes you anytime."

When they got back to the car, Old Master Shi looked a little tired. The past few days had made him look even older.

Thinking of Shen Xinghe, his guilt was obvious.

"Grandpa, give him some time," Shi Jin persuaded him.. "He has ambition, isn't it because he inherited your pride?"

Chapter 511: Have You Heard Of Using Silver Needles For Poison Testing?

Old Master Shi was a little comforted. "I wonder if this pride is a good thing or a bad thing."

Shen Xinghe sent a WeChat message.

Shi Jin opened it.

"Actually, when I saw that contract, it would be a lie to say that I wasn't tempted. Just the cash alone has so many 0s. I might not be able to see that much money in my entire lifetime again."

"If you're tempted, you should act on it," Shi Jin replied.

"If I go back, what will my mother do? Her status is too awkward."

Shi Jin had already expected this.

She thought for a moment before typing, "You can protect her better when you're stronger."

"Then let me become stronger in my own way."

"Good luck, you can do it."

***

The matter regarding Shi Xuexin and Yu Xiuhua ended with the two of them being sentenced to prison.

This time, Old Master Shi and Shi Qing hardened their hearts and no longer cared about the mother and daughter. They also knew that only by going to jail could they learn a lesson.

The matter was finally settled.

After everything was over, Shi Jin finally had the time to have a good sleep.

When she woke up, her gaze landed on Fu Xiuyuan's side profile.

Usually, when he woke up early, he would deal with work matters and wait for her to wake up, but today was different. He didn't want to wake Shi Jin up, so he had been sitting by her side and accompanying her.

Seeing that she had opened her eyes, Fu Xiuyuan lowered his head and gave her a peck on her lips, her usual cold expression carrying a tinge of innocence after waking up.

Shi Jin blushed.

Fu Xiuyuan looked at the scene before him with satisfaction.

She was not someone who would easily fall in love. Most of her emotions were hidden deep within her, but in front of him, she became softer and softer, and it was easier for her to blush.

He knew that she had changed for him.

It was also because she was becoming less guarded against him.

Shi Jin was still half-asleep when she received his kiss. She reached out and hooked his neck, taking the initiative to kiss him again.

The room was quiet and the morning air was filled with ambiguous heat.

When Shi Jin truly got up, it was getting late.

She and Fu Xiuyuan went downstairs together. Butler Chen then arranged for someone to prepare breakfast.

Then, he turned around and reported, "Master Fu, Miss Shi, Young Master Qin came early in the morning and has been waiting here for a long time."

"Him?" Fu Xiuyuan was a little surprised.

Qin Sinian rarely came to find him alone.

It was only then that Shi Jin remembered that she had made an appointment with Qin Sinian.

"I made plans with Brother-in-law."

"Hm?" Fu Xiuyuan's gaze was rather deep, and he had an expression that said, "Let's see what explanation you can give me."

Shi Jin knew that it was easy for him to get jealous. Anyone could make him jealous.

She explained rather unhappily, "Isn't big sister's pregnancy a critical period? She and Brother-in-law saw the news of Yu Xiuhua's child being killed the other day and felt very uneasy. They're afraid someone could have put something in her food too and asked me to think of a way."

Fu Xiuyuan finally understood, but since it concerned Fu Heyan, he did not say much.

"Brother-in-law, why don't we have breakfast together? We can talk while we eat." Shi Jin was a little shy. "Sorry, I'm a little busy today."

Qin Sinian glanced at the time. This wasn't just a little busy. She was eating breakfast at almost lunchtime. However, he was experienced and did not expose them.

Qin Sinian was obviously very anxious. It wasn't because he was in a hurry, but because he wanted to see what Shi Jin could come up with. However, Fu Xiuyuan was not in a hurry.

He was worried that Shi Jin would not be able to have a good breakfast.

As soon as breakfast was served, Shi Jin was about to speak, but Fu Xiuyuan brought the food to her. "Eat first."

When Shi Jin was almost done eating, he passed her milk.

When Shi Jin finally finished drinking, Fu Xiuyuan did not stop her when he saw that Qin Sinian was getting impatient.

"Brother-in-law, this is for Sister." Shi Jin passed the things over.

Qin Sinian took the box carefully and opened it. Inside was a row of gold needles. A very faint fragrance wafted out.

"This is?" Qin Sinian did not understand.

"Have you heard of using silver needles for poison testing?"

Qin Sinian nodded slowly. "It's written in wuxia novels."

He had always believed in Shi Jin, but he was still a little skeptical about the thing in front of him.

Shi Jin turned around and glanced at a plant.

She pulled a leaf and dripped a drop of juice into a teacup beside her. Then, she took out a gold needle and tested it.

The needle immediately turned black.

Qin Sinian's expression changed and he looked at her very seriously.

"Just now, I plucked the leaves of the Water Guanyin. The juice is poisonous. I used a lot of drugs on these golden needles. They can detect most poisonous objects and abortion drugs. With these around, you won't have to worry. These golden needles can be used at least a hundred times. It should be enough."

As Shi Jin introduced, Qin Sinian nodded.

Even if he was shocked by Shi Jin's medical skills many times in the past, he was still surprised by this.

Qin Sinian carefully kept the items.

"Brother-in-law, wait a moment." Fu Xiuyuan stopped him.

"What?"

Fu Xiuyuan took his box over.

Qin Sinian watched helplessly as he took a needle out of the box and wrapped it with a tissue.

"Xiuyuan, what are you doing?"

Qin Sinian's heart ached for this thing. How many disasters could he save for Fu Heyan with a single needle?

Fu Xiuyuan passed it to Shi Jin. "Leave one for yourself too."

Shi Jin smiled. "Have you forgotten that I can differentiate many poisons by myself?"

"It's always better to be prepared. There are always times when you're tired," Fu Xiuyuan said.

Although Qin Sinian's heart ached, he couldn't take it back. He could only say magnanimously, "What Xiuyuan said makes sense."

Thinking that Fu Heyan had enough anyway, Shi Jin saved the one Fu Xiuyuan kept.

Qin Sinian saw that the matter was settled and stood up to leave.

***

Shi Jin did not expect to use these gold needles that night.

That night, she had an event. Almost half of the celebrities in the entertainment industry of Country S were invited.

When she was doing her makeup backstage, the makeup artist had just dipped the brush into the foundation and was about to set her base.

Shi Jin smelled something weird in the foundation.

"Miss, where did you get the foundation?" Shi Jin asked.

"I brought it myself. I heard that it was you coming, so I specially brought my best set. Look, this is still new. I just opened it. But speaking of which, Shi Jin, your skin is really fair. If not for the fact that there are many cameras tonight and you need good makeup, I really don't think you need to use foundation."

The makeup artist was in charge of this event and was also a fan of Shi Jin.

Initially, she was afraid that Shi Jin would be cold and aloof, so she remained silent. However, now that Shi Jin had spoken to her, she started to spout a bunch of nonsense. Finally, she managed to express the endless love in her heart..

Chapter 512: Following The Trend

"Is there a problem?" After the makeup artist said that, she remembered that Shi Jin's tone was very cold when she asked.

Shi Jin glanced at her. "I think this foundation is pretty good. Can you give it to me?"

"Sure, of course. I'll send it to you after I'm done."

"No, I want the original one. Use my foundation for now."

Yao Jiahong, who was standing by the side, hurriedly brought all of Shi Jin's cosmetics, as well as her brushes and powder puffs over.

The makeup artist's expression changed slightly.

Yao Jiahong explained, "Miss, please don't take it to heart. It's not that Shi Jin doesn't like your stuff. Her skin is a little sensitive because of the changing seasons so she doesn't dare to use other people's stuff."

The makeup artist nodded in understanding. "I see. I was too rash."

The makeup artist started to use Shi Jin's things. Halfway through, Yao Jiahong came to give Shi Jin some water.

After Shi Jin finished drinking it, she placed it on the counter without covering it properly. A cup of chrysanthemum tea spilled all over the makeup artist's brush.

"Miss, I'm sorry." Shi Jin hurriedly sat up straight.

Yao Jiahong came to clean up.

"It's fine, I can just wash the brushes."

"How can that do? Brother Yao, please compensate her with a new set of brushes."

The makeup artist quickly declined. However, Shi Jin insisted on compensating her. "If not, I won't accept the foundation powder you gave me."

The makeup artist could not dissuade Shi Jin and could only accept the compensation. Since she had accepted the compensation, she did not keep the old brush set and threw it into the rubbish bin.

After the makeup artist left, Yao Jiahong asked nervously in a low voice, "Shi Jin, is there a problem with her makeup?"

Shi Jin took out the gold needle she brought and tried it. The gold needle did not change color.

"There's nothing wrong with the foundation, but there's something wrong with the foundation brush she used. It shouldn't be her problem, someone else might have done something."

Yao Jiahong was very worried and checked everything on the counter in front of her again.

After making sure that there were no problems, Yao Jiahong said, "I'm going out to see who's at the scene."

"Can you confirm who did it just by looking?" Shi Jin asked.

Yao Jiahong: "..."

He couldn't be sure. There were too many people at the venue.

The entertainment industry was a circle of interests. There were no eternal friends nor eternal enemies. However, the cake in the entertainment industry was only so big. People who snatched too many pieces would never lack enemies.

In other words, everyone outside could be Shi Jin's enemy.

"I'll go take a look myself." Shi Jin was about to leave.

Yao Jiahong watched her walk out worriedly, his gaze following her.

After Shi Jin left, there was the sound of shutters clicking.

She walked past the celebrities and quickly locked onto her target.

Although the medicine on the makeup artist's brush was very light, Shi Jin had a sharp nose and could smell it clearly.

This same fragrance came from a female celebrity.

She sent the photo to Yao Jiahong. "Who is she?"

"Sun Yijing, the daughter of the Sun family. The Sun family is ranked last among the four major families in the Imperial Capital and has a lot of power. Sun Yijing is doing very well in the entertainment industry now."

After Yao Jiahong said that, Shi Jin recalled that it was precisely because the Li family's position among the four major families had plummeted that the Sun family had made up for this gap.

No one would believe that the Sun family did nothing during the Li family's decline.

In her previous life, Shi Jin had no way of coming into contact with such a family. So naturally, she was not familiar with the Sun family. It was even harder for her to imagine that she would have the chance to face them head-on.

Since they had met this time, Shi Jin would definitely not let them off. However, she still had to deal with this little monster who applied medicine on the foundation brush tonight.

She typed back to Yao Jiahong. "I'm asking about the person standing beside her."

"The one beside you, isn't it Zhang Lian? Back when she participated in 'The Ultimate Singer Songwriter', she participated in a tag-team battle to try to eliminate you. In the end, she was eliminated by you. You didn't recognize her?"

"I didn't recognize her." Shi Jin could only see that there were traces of plastic surgery on her face. Otherwise, she wouldn't have failed to recognize this 'old friend '.

Yao Jiahong continued to send a message. "Zhang Lian has been quite close to Chu Jia for a period of time. Their relationship is very good."

"Understood," Shi Jin replied and turned off her phone.

This was probably the revenge story of a small-time artiste who could not stand Shi Jin and planned to take revenge on her. However, this method was too inexperienced. She really knew nothing about Shi Jin's abilities.

After walking around Zhang Lian, Shi Jin could smell what perfume she was wearing and what substance it contained.

She walked to the corner as if nothing had happened. In a row of flower baskets made from fresh flowers, she pulled out one of them and played with it.

She was practically a trendsetter now. Many reporters couldn't help taking photos of her when they saw her picking up the flowers.

After a while, a few female celebrities went to get the flowers and waited for their photos.

They might not be following the trend - in the entertainment industry, if there was no popularity or discussion, and it was fatal for celebrities.

This was why many celebrities wanted to become famous even if they got famous by getting hate.

Even if they didn't want to follow the trend, their manager would still urge them to follow. Furthermore, there were many artistes who wanted to become famous.

Zhang Lian was no exception. She quickly came over to pick up a flower and smiled. "Everyone's looking at these flowers. They're really pretty."

"Why doesn't everyone take a picture together?" a reporter suggested.

Zhang Lian naturally agreed.

If she could get a photo of her and Shi Jin, her trending topics could be confirmed tonight. It was not in vain that she had given up on greeting Sun Yijing and specially came to Shi Jin.

"I think I have the same flowers as Shi Jin," Zhang Lian said happily when they were taking a photo together.

Very good, the popularity increased again.

Everyone responded casually.

Zhang Lian continued, "Shi Jin, long time no see. I even participated in a competition with you. Do you still remember?"

"You are?" Shi Jin looked at her in confusion.

Zhang Lian blushed slightly, but still explained seriously, "I'm Little Lotus Zhang Lian."

"Oh, it's Little Lotus."

It had only been a year, but the word "Lian" was completely different from a year ago. It was originally an innocent word, but now it had to be used as a double entendre.

Everyone held back their laughter.

After the group photo, everyone dispersed.

Zhang Lian was thinking about getting her manager to post some hot searches and articles at night when she suddenly felt an itch on her face.

As she was afraid of ruining her makeup, she scratched her face very lightly. Unexpectedly, the more she scratched, the more itchy it became.

By the side, the host was already requesting everyone to take a large group photo. Zhang Lian was getting more and more anxious.

"Zhang Lian, what happened to your face?" a female artiste who had a similar status as her asked, her eyes full of surprise..

Chapter 513: Allergic And Disfigured

"I'm fine. I just got something on my face."

"I don't think it's that simple... Why don't you look in the mirror?"

Zhang Lian didn't want to give up the chance to take a photo together. However, the itch on her face was not something she could tolerate.

She had no choice, but to run out immediately. She turned on the camera on her phone and almost fainted.

Her face was covered in red rashes, which had turned red and swollen.

She reached out to touch it, and the rash seemed to become even bigger.

An artist's face was their life. Zhang Lian didn't care about taking a photo with everyone anymore. She immediately found her manager and rushed to the hospital.

Although she tried her best to hide it, the reporters still managed to capture the rash and her swollen

face.

When the paparazzi heard that Zhang Lian had gone to the hospital, they quickly followed her to take photos.

Shi Jin didn't pay much attention to this matter. She posed and took part in the photo.

Suddenly, she saw Chu Ling's familiar figure walking over.

Shi Jin was not afraid to see him, but Chu Ling seemed to be extremely thick-skinned in this lifetime. He did not mind the comments from the outside world at all. He had already created several encounters with Shi Jin.

When it came to such matters, paparazzi and reporters liked to write nonsense. In the end, it was very easy for the woman to be the one to get ruined by public opinion.

Just like now, Chu Ling had already lost his popularity, but his fans still liked to use his achievements from a few years ago to create the image that he was still a top celebrity.

Shi Jin was about to dodge when Sun Yijing smiled and said, "Shi Jin, let's take a picture together."

The reporters followed suit and asked Shi Jin to stay.

In just a moment, Chu Ling had already reached Sun Yijing's side. He went forward and grabbed her fingers.

Shi Jin: "?"

"Chu Ling, you and Yijing just made an official announcement and attracted the attention of many fans. Can you share the details and feelings of your relationship with us?"

"Yijing, who fell first? Do you mind telling us?"

Shi Jin finally understood why Sun Yijing did not want her to leave first.

The two of them had just announced that they were in a relationship, but they were afraid that it wouldn't be popular enough, so they came to step on her again.

Especially when she saw the way Sun Yijing looked at her, as if Shi Jin had really snatched Chu Ling away from her.

Shi Jin thought about it carefully. It had been a long time since she could remember who Chu Ling

was.

It was as if the reporters had just discovered Shi Jin. They gasped and asked, "Shi Jin is here too? How does Shi Jin feel about Chu Ling and Yijing?"

Sun Yijing tilted her head and looked at Shi Jin.

Chu Ling's gaze also shifted over. Both of them had their own thoughts.

At that moment, no matter how Shi Jin responded, it would be difficult for her to end things perfectly.

Under Chu Ling's brainwashing, some people felt that Shi Jin really liked Chu Ling.

The reporter was obviously digging a hole.

"Why don't you ask me this question?" Gu Zehan's voice rang in the crowd.

His beautiful facial features caught everyone's attention. His exquisite peach-blossom eyes glanced sideways at everyone.

As a designer, Gu Zehan looked more like an idol than Chu Ling. He was even more exquisite. Everyone's attention was quickly drawn away by him.

"Regarding Chu Ling and Sun Yijing's relationship, I just want to say that they are compatible!"

After Gu Zehan finished speaking, he mouthed, "A Jerk and cheap slut."

He only mouthed the last sentence. There was no sound at all, but those who were standing close all

saw.

Especially Sun Yijing.

She was originally the daughter of a wealthy family and had excellent self-restraint. However, when she saw Gu Zehan's actions, she could not control her expression.

However, Gu Zehan did not care about her at all. If she was willing to pick up a piece of trash like Chu Ling it really had nothing to do with Gu Zehan or Shi Jin. However, if she made the official announcement, it would not be so easy to step on Shi Jin to get to the top.

If this wasn't cheap, then what was?

Putting aside the fact that Shi Jin had nothing to do with Chu Ling since a long time ago, the rules of the entertainment industry were that the first to flirt was cheap, not to mention those who had low celebrity rankings and were trying to force their way into a high position.

Gu Zehan felt that giving her the word 'cheap' really suited her.

"Everyone, please interview the two of them who are compatible with each other. Shi Jin and I will take our leave first." Gu Zehan left after he was done. He did not stay any longer and left with Shi Jin.

Everyone knew that he was very protective of his sister, so naturally, no one would say anything. On the other hand, Chu Ling and Sun Yijing's plan had failed. They couldn't help feeling resentful.

When she returned backstage, Sun Yijing realized that the video and content she had recorded were not enough to drag Shi Jin down. Also there were many people who saw Gu Zehan calling her a "slut", so she instantly lost her mood.

"Jingjing, what's wrong?" Chu Ling walked over and held her shoulders.

"It's fine. This time, after our official announcement, the situation is still very good." Sun Yijing smiled.

"Yes, our careers will definitely improve."

Chu Ling had no other choice. Now that there were new male idols catching up to him, his popularity fell very quickly.

He was getting on in years, and his transition to film was not successful. Now, he could only rely on his relationship to maintain his popularity. Fortunately, Sun Yijing's family was one of the four major families. He would never lose out.

Sun Yijing started removing her makeup while Chu Ling accompanied her. After a while, Sun Yijing's manager came over and said, "Jingjing, I'm afraid Zhang Lian won't make it."

"What's wrong?" Sun Yijing didn't take Zhang Lian, who took the initiative to suck up to her, seriously at all. However, when she heard this, she couldn't help but ask.

"She has a severe allergy to her face. The doctor has made a preliminary diagnosis. Even after she recovers, she will still have a rash. It will be very easy for her to relapse in the future. If it's good, she can barely protect her skin. If it's bad, she might be disfigured..."

"It's that serious?" Sun Yijing's hands trembled as she subconsciously touched her own skin.

The manager shook his head. "I didn't expect it either. I heard that it is an allergy to pollen. This kind of flower bouquet is very rare. I heard that it was also flown over from overseas today. Coincidentally, Zhang Lian went to get this flower and touched her face. I've already informed the organizing committee that we can't use this kind of flower anymore."

"Tell them to hurry up and take away the flowers at the scene." Sun Yijing was also afraid that something would happen to her.

"Don't worry, I've already asked the doctor. This type of allergy isn't very common. There were many female artistes who took those flowers to take pictures tonight. Only Zhang Lian had a problem."

Sun Yijing thought to herself that this person was really unlucky. Luckily, she didn't accept her goodwill and accepted her as a sidekick.

***

That night, the announcement of Chu Ling and Sun Yijing's relationship became a hot topic.

However, when they watched the news, they realized that Chu Ling, who was known as the top celebrity, had been completely crushed by Gu Zehan.

Chapter 514: I Want To Terminate The Contract

The comments section was also very heartless. "It seems like the more popular you are, the hotter you get. When Chu Ling was popular, he crushed everyone." "No, I just think that Gu Zehan is exceptionally good-looking. It's normal for him to crush Chu Ling.

"Sigh, don't you see that Chu Ling's fans are all giving him their blessings? This groves that he doesn't have many girlfriend fans left."

"That's true, the fans might have gotten over it."

The fans that Chu Ling and Sun Yijing imagined would be crying and shouting about their idols dating were rare. Occasionally, they would appear, but the number was really low.

Chu Ling's traffic had really dropped visibly. But how could his studio be idle? He bought a lot of articles to create a Flourishing scene. Finally, he had some top-notch cards.

That night, Zhang Lian also got onto the hot topic list. Her face was almost disfigured due to an allergic reaction and it went straight to the news.

The expert even came out to remind her warmly, "People are prone to pollen allergies, so those with low immunity try not to come into contact with pollen as much as possible, especially those who don't usually come into contact with flowers, to prevent danger." Everyone was also discussing her allergies. The main reason was that there were many female artistes who took the flowers that night, and the photos they took were all very good.
Everyone was fine except for her allergies.

In the nanny van.

Yao Jiahong stole a few glances at Shi Jin. "Shi Jin, do you have something to do with Zhang Lian?"

"Take a guess." Shi Jin blinked her eyes playfully.
Yao Jiahong felt even more fortunate that Shi Jin had kept him by her side. He said, "Whether it's you or not, she deserves it."

Shi Jin smiled. "Right?" Zhang Lian didn't have any good intentions when she tried to place the allergy products in Shi Jin's cosmetics. Shi Jin was merely returning what she had done to her.

Moreover, Shi Jin did not do anything at all. She only took those flowers to take pictures because she liked those flowers. That was all.

Whether Zhang Lian would go pick up the flowers or not had nothing to do with Shi Jin.

Gu Zehan's fashion show was about to be held in the capital. As his younger sister, Shi Jin had to attend. When she reached the backstage, she saw Gu Zehan busy with the last of his clothes When he got busy, Gu Zehan was completely focused and had lost his usual smile. He was unusually serious as he instructed the models to keep trying on the outfits.

The front row of the fashion show was always brightly lit and decorated with fresh flowers, while the backstage was usually in such a mess. Many of the clothes had to be changed on the spot and there were constant emergencies.
This was a great test of the organizer's ability and also the greatest test for a designer.

"Brian, the models are ready. Only Sun Ning is left."

"I'll call her right away." Gu Zehan went over to make a call.

When his assistant saw Shi Jin, he smiled apologetically and said, "Miss Shi, please sit at the side for a while. Brian is too busy right now..."

"I understand. You do what you need to do, don't worry about me."

Shi Jin sat down and waited by the side.
Gu Zehan's attention was on his work.

This was the first time Shi Jin saw him at work. He wasn't as relaxed and carefree as he usually was. Instead, he was strict, demanding and even a little crazy. Shi Jin could imagine that if Gu Zehan had not been so devoted to the costumes, he would not have been able to produce those stunning genius costumes. Artists were always a little crazy.

"Brian, Sun Ning is here!"

Sun Ning was Brian's most capable supermodel and a famous supermodels internationally.

As everyone knew, every designer had their own model that they trusted and liked the most. This model was not only suited to his design concepts, but was also the source of his inspiration and carried all of his imagination. For Brian, Sun Ning was his inspiration muse.

"Sun Ning!" Gu Zehan knew her very well. Seeing her, he grabbed her hand. "Go get changed!" Although Sun Ning was the finale and there was still a lot of time, the finale clothes were also the most complicated and exquisite. It would take a long time to put them on.

He might also make some adjustments and matchups based on the situation.

"Brian, I'm not going on stage."

"What did you say?" Gu Zehan stared at Sun Ning in disbelief. Sun Ning was tall and wore high heels. She was almost as tallas Gu Zehan.

She was very tall and had a mixed-race face. Her facial features were well-defined and did not lose the charm of the East. Her figure also had the slenderness unique to Asians.

Sun Ning said word by word, "I'm not going on stage."

"Don't forget, you are my personal model, the type that has been signed for many years. You are also my most trusted partner!" Gu Zehan almost shouted, but he managed to control his emotions when he said the last sentence.

Sun Ning was indeed his most important business partner.

She was someone he could not give up on "So please accept my termination letter and my compensation," Sun Ning said.

"Are you crazy?"

"Brian, I've had enough! Talk to my lawyer!"

The assistant and staff came forward to dissuade her. "Sun Ning, you can't do this. Don't you know how much Brian has sacrificed for this show?"

Sun Ning was determined.

"Alright, I'll accept the contract termination letter. I want the full compensation!" Gu Zehan gritted his teeth.

"Brian." The assistant was shocked.

Sun Ning smiled and said, "I will. I will even watch your show in the front row. I wish you success."

Her tone and expression were very relaxed, as if she and Brian were still good partners.

The assistant could not help saying angrily, "You're not welcome here!"

Sun Ning, however, did not seem to mind. She turned around and walked out. She really sat down in front of the stage.

Shi Jin looked at the front of the stage and saw Chu Ling and Sun Yijing.

What was the relationship between Sun Ning and Sun Yijing?

Could it be that Chu Ling and Sun Yijing had bribed Sun Ning to turn against them on the spot to take revenge on Gu Zehan?

However, Shi Jin quickly rejected this idea. Sun Ning was worth a lot and the compensation would definitely be very high. If Chu Ling and Sun Yijing were only doing this to take revenge on what Gu Zehan said the other day, there was really no need to pay such a huge price.

Besides, if Sun Ning wanted to become enemies with her long-time partner, it was definitely not something that could be done with a little money. There must be some other secret behind this.

The show was about to start and the stage was already surrounded by the audience.

Although it was called an audience, most of them were employees of major brands, buyers from all over the world, artists, media, fashion circle celebrities, and socialites.
These were the potential consumers of the clothing displayed on the runway.

Chapter 515: Let Me Try

Facing such a large number of potential consumers, every designer would do their best to come up with their best plan. Gu Zehan was no exception.

Today's show was not only the most important show in his life, but also the most important show he had had since the establishment of the brand Brian.

This show directly decided Brian's development in the country and would lay the foundation for future scale development.

As the music started, the models began to appear in their own order.

The other staff members were also quickly engrossed in their work. However, Gu Zehan seemed to have been disheartened and sat on the chair dispiritedly.

The assistant stepped forward and said, "Brian, I'll contact the other supermodels immediately. There should still be three supermodels in the country. I'll try to fight for them."

"It's no use... They're not Sun Ning, they can't wear these clothes."

"We can modify it immediately." This was a basic skill for the designer's assistant and backstage staff.

Besides, there wouldn't be a world of difference between a supermodel and a supermodel. The modifications would be very fast.

Gu Zehan shook his head. "It's different, it's different."

Although there wasn't much difference in their figures, their auras were completely different. After putting on the clothes, the feeling that they gave off would also be very different.

The designer had lost his muse, and everything else had changed.

The assistant was extremely anxious as he watched the models walk past one by one. The situation was still under control, but for a personal brand show, relying on those models was useless.

The designer's personal ability, design concept, and brand's influence were mostly carried by the main model. If it were today, it would be Sun Ning.

Sun Ning had suddenly turned hostile. The pressure that the brand Brian was facing was no different from having their backbone taken away.

"What should we do?" The assistant discussed it with the others.

Everyone shook their heads with pale faces.

The assistant was determined. "If Brian doesn't make a decision, I can only get another model to replace Sun Ning"

Gu Zehan's requirements were extremely high, but his assistant could lower them. His role was to support Gu Zehan when he could not fulfill his duties.

It was too late to contact a famous supermodel, so the assistant had no choice, but to let the models who had already gone on stage try.

Several models had already tried it, but the assistant shook his head.

It was no wonder that Gu Zehan did not want to change the models at the last minute. These models were smart and capable and were currently aiming for the A-Grade position internationally. However..they were indeed not suitable to wear this set of clothes.

If they could not even pass the assistant's level, how could someone like Gu Zehan agree? Was today's show really going to be over?

"Let me try.

A cold female voice was heard. The unique quality in the voice made people's spirits lift.

The assistant quickly looked up and was stunned when he saw Shi Jin standing in front of him.

"This." Only then did the assistant see clearly. Although Shi jin's face was exquisite and gentle, there was a unique coldness to it. This was a feeling that only a high-class supermodel could have.

Shi Jin also seemed to be as tall as a supermodel.

"Let Shi Jin try!" the assistant said immediately.

Shi Jin went to change.

She was tall. Ever since she was reborn, she had grown taller by a few centimeters.

Perhaps it was because in this life, there were not as many messy things as in her previous life. She was in a good mood and could keep up her nutrition. Even though she was already twenty years old, it did not stop her from growing taller.

After changing, the assistant and the other staff members were all stunned.

The assistant rushed to find Gu Zehan. "Brian, you really have to come and take a look!

"Who did you find?" Gu Zehan perked up. His assistant was right. Even if he had to switch supermodels, he had to hold up tonight's event. He didn't just represent himself, he also represented the hardworking staff behind the scenes. He had to adjust his clothes personally.

"Second Brother." Shi Jin walked over and smiled at Gu Zehan.

Gu Zehan:".."

Gu Zehan: "!!!"

His eyes lit up. "Come here!"

He immediately took out the needle and thread and made some simple changes to Shi Jin's clothes. He really did not realize that Shi Jin's figure was so suitable.

Gu Zehan believed that he had a pair of eyes that were extremely good at discovering good figures. He could tell at a glance whether those supermodels had lost weight or gained weight, with an additional 0.1 millimetres around their waists, and whether their legs were suitable or not.

He knew who was suitable for his clothes and who was not. Hence, among the models that came today, he did not need them to try it on to know that none of them were suitable for the lead role. However, he had never looked at Shi Jin like that.

That was his sister. Everything he saw was cute, loving, and beautiful. He had never looked at her professionally.

As for her, she was indeed a treasure. He had to say that Shi Jin was suited for this set of clothes than Sun Ning and had a better figure than Sun Ning.

It needed to be changed because Shi Jin's temperament was colder than Sun Ning.

Ning's. She was not as sweet as Sun Ning. However, such coldness and valiance accentuated her unique temperament.

Gu Zehan's peach blossom eyes narrowed into a smile.

After adjusting it quickly, he thought of a problem and said to Shi Jin, "You can go on stage, but you don't have to take too many steps. I'll get a model to bring you along. You just have to look pretty."

The assistant added, "That's right, Miss Shi. After all, you haven't learned how to walk on stage before. It's better to hide your inadequacy if you walk less. Xiao Li, find a pair of low-heeled shoes for Miss Shi."

This was in consideration for Shi Jin's safety.

Normal female celebrities would find it hard to wear a pair of supermodel shoes, let alone show off their clothes and temperament.

"Second Brother, let me try," Shi Jin said softly.

Has she ever walked the runway? What had she not done in her previous life?

However, all her efforts in the past life were futile.

Since she was allowed to live this life again, she would definitely not give up.

She would also not let her family be reduced to the same situation as in her previous life.

If the Sun family wanted to suppress Gu Zehan, they would have to see if she agreed!

Seeing the determination in Shi Jin's eyes, Gu Zehan said, "Okay, get Shi Jin some high heels."

The assistant: "..

However, he still did as he was told. Since he had already chosen to let Shi Jin go on stage, what else could she not do?

Below stage.

Sun Yijing and Sun Ning sat together with Chu Ling.

"I wonder who Gu Zehan will replace you with at the last minute?" Sun Yijing was calm and composed..

Chapter 516: Shi Jin On Stage

Sun Ning smiled. "Recently, our relationship has been very harmonious. He didn't expect me to leave so suddenly, so he shouldn't have made any other preparations. I've also asked the other supermodels, they all have schedules tonight."

Hearing that Gu Zehan would most likely have an accident tonight, Sun Yijing was in a good mood. "I'm looking forward to his perfomance next"

"I'm looking forward to it as well." Sun Ning's smile grew even brighter.

Chu Ling glanced at the two women beside him with a calm expression.

It was a pity that Shi Jin had such an attitude towards him. Otherwise, he might have reminded Gu Zehan in advance for Shi Jin's sake.

In the end, they were not fated. However, the situation today was completely beneficial to him. Naturally, Chu Ling would enjoy the benefits.

When the Sun family's clothing business spread around the world, he would naturally be the spokesperson and be at the top.

Sun Ning had someone she was familiar with backstage, so she kept asking around about Gu Zehan.

She had caught Gu Zehan off guard tonight. She knew that this man was passionate about fashion and had high standards for models.

He might still be able to stand up after losing her, but he would probably only have a few years to live in a situation where he had lost all ohis inspiration.

Just like three years ago, she tried once. Gu Zehan was dispirited for half a year without any inspiration until she went back.

If he became dispirited this time, the market would be completely occupied by the Sun clan. Even if he made a comeback, there would be no market for him to use.

Ding! Sun Ning's phone received a message.

"Gu Zehan chose Shi Jin to wear the main dress."

Upon seeing the news, Sun Ning laughed after her anger subsided.

She was furious that Giu Zehan had allowed a celebrity to wear clothes specially tailored for her!

How dare he!

What was funny was that he actually thought that a female celebrity could save his clothes?

Everyone knew that there was a barrier between female celebrities and the fashion industry. Only a few female celebrities could break through this barrier and have good perfomances. However, compared to the top supermodels in the fashion industry, those few female celebrities were nothing.

"Shi Jin?" Sun Ning did not know whether to laugh or cry.

She told Sun Yijing about this in a low voice.

Sun Yijinglistened calmly without making any comments.

Chu Ling was speechless. Was Gu Zehan going to give up on this show?

With a rhythmic drumbeat, a few models walked into the backstage.

Hearing this music, the experienced audience already knew that today's main show had arrived.

Everyone was looking forward to it.

At the same time, a few people who knew Sun Ning also found it strange. Why was this supermodel, who was supposed to be on stage, sitting below the stage?

Shi Jin appeared. She didn't let the other models accompany her and walked out. Her long legs clad in high heels walked out steadily.

She put on supermodel makeup and strode out with sharp eyes, her cold and formidable aura making her feel like a breeze. Wherever she passed, she naturally attracted the attention of the audience.

Every step she took was steady and precise.

Everyone only felt a cold, valiant, and beautiful supermodel walking towards them. Their gazes were immediately captured by her. When she walked to the front of the stage and made a beautiful stop, someone finally recognized her.

"Isn't... isn't that Shi jin?

"Why is Shi Jin on stage?"

"But she walked really well!

"I have a feeling that the outfit she's wearing will be the biggest hit this year!"

Sun Ning's indifferent expression started to change. As a supermodel, how could she not tell that Shi Jin's stage walk was professional?

Not only was she professional, she also had her own style. She did not show fear.

This was something that Sun Ning, who debuted at the age of fifteen and spent three years training, could barely achieve.

Many supermodels developed their own unique memory and style after many shows, but she remembered that shi Jin did not have any experience in this area!

While Sun Ning was still in shock, Shi Jin had already turned to walk back. Her style was still as steady as ever. Her legs were strong and steady without any mistakes.

The audience gave a round of applause.

Backstage, the assistant was so nervous that he almost fainted. It was only when he heard the applause outside and saw Shi Jin stepping off the stage that he calmed down and gave her a thumbs up.

On the other hand, Gu Zehan had already calmed down. He reached out and patted Shi Jin's shoulder. "Good."

Assistant: Just good? Brian is too strict.

Shi Jin sat down and the assistant hurriedly said, "There's going to be an encore later. There's a big group photo. You should take a rest first. Do you want some water?"

"Sure. Just plain water. "

"Coming right up:"

Sun Ning, Sun Yijing, and Chu Ling left early.

The three of them walked out in silence, still unable to believe what they had just seen.

Although they did not want to see this show succeed, Shi jin's performance just now had undoubtedly succeeded.

Sun Ning immediately said, "Sister Jing, our brand will immediately arrange for our debut show and will be listed before Brian."

"I hope so," Sun Yijing said calmly.

Sun Ning felt a little regretful. She had given the signed termination agreement to Gu Zehan just now.

If she had just teminated the contract verbally and sent the agreement later, she could still bite back now, but it was too late.

***

As the final homecoming and photo shoot ended, Shi Jin's fashion show quickly became a trending topic on Weibo.

Previously, her dressing style was relatively casual.

Although everyone knew that she had a good figure, they had rarely seen her showcase her figure. This time, her long legs were fully showcased.

Under the few videos, everyone was complimenting her legs.

Fans naturally felt that her stage presence was the best. However, a few professionals expressed their doubts after watching the video. "Are you sure this isn't an edit?"

It wasn't that they were doubting Shi Jin's stage walk, but was it really possible for her to walk with such a unique style and mature stage steps?

Of course, there were haters who quickly brought up this doubt. "This is too funny. Is Shi Jin so desperate that she would use this to pass off as her own work? Because the brand Brian belongs to her second brother, she dares to use other models videos without any scruples and use her own face in their place. These actions in the entertainment industry are really too weird"

Some onlookers who did not know the truth were enlightened when they saw the news. "Oh, so Shi Jin used someone else's video and put her own face on it."

Chapter 517: Burning Eyes

"I was wondering why she walked so well. I thought it was really Shi Jin."

"Isn't this theft?"

"Please tell me everything about this model! Her figure is too good!"

"Then who is this real supermodel? I'm curious!"

"I want to be a fan, I want the model's real name!"

These questions raised considerable debate and discussion. It also triggered ridicule from other fans.

Until a buyer who had been to the venue wrote a long post on his Weibo and concluded, "I really want to know how Shi Jin did it. How did she walk on stage like a supermodel?"

A few media personnel who had gone to watch the live broadcast also posted long posts.

The talk of Al face changing finally stopped.

"Damn, it really is Shi Jin!"

"Shouldn't the people who scolded her for changing her face apologize?"

"Shi Jin's figure, tsk tsk tsk..."

"When I saw her photos in the past, she always wore her school uniform. Can the manager and stylist be more attentive?"

"I'm so attracted to her. What kind of freaking superstar is she? She has a good singing voice, acting talent, and such a good figure and stage walk!"

This time, Shi Jin's video was released continuously and became a trending topic.

There were no more people who accused her of changing her face. Instead, she became the absolute main character.

The brand, Brian, was also widely seen by the public.

The publicity effect was dozens of times better than what the company's publicity department expected. If it had been Sun Ning doing today's show, it would not have achieved such a good result.
The employees who had been crying earlier were now all smiles.

"Brian, if we'd known this was going to happen, you should've terminated your contract with Sun Ning."

Gu Zehan had insisted on using a supermodel because he did not want his brand to be just fast fashion, but now, after seeing Shi Jin's potential, he realized that his treatment of supermodels and celebrities was not entirely correct.
After all, there was really someone who could do as she pleased in both environments.

Shi Jin changed into her own clothes and came out. Her own clothes outlined her waistline, but it was more comfortable, unlike on stage where every line of her body was revealed clearly.

"Second Brother, what's going on with Sun Ning? She terminated the contract just like that?" Shi Jin voiced out her doubts.

"It's not as if she would terminate the contract just like that. Actually, she had this thought before, but at that time, she wasn't very determined."

"Her?"

Gu Zehan smiled bitterly. "She wants to marry me, and I just want to compose in peace."

"Then it's true that you guys don't share the same ideals. It's normal for girls to want to settle down." Shi Jin could understand Sun Ning's thoughts.

"But we're just working together, not in a relationship." Gu Zehan glanced at Shi Jin. "Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"I thought you two were lovers. If not, did you give her the wrong hint?"

"I have no interest in women. Clothes are my lovers. Do you understand?"

Shi Jin understood.

When he was looking at clothes, his gaze was often too fervent. All the light in his life was concentrated in his vision, and his amorous eyes were filled with the best admiration and praise in the world..

Chapter 518: But I Like It!

Just like when he saw Shi Jin put on his clothes.

No wonder Sun Ning had such a misunderstanding. She must have mistook Gu Zehan's love for fashion as love for her.

However, this was not the case and Sun Ning would not be able to accept the truth.

It was inevitable that her pride would be hurt by Gu Zehan's passionate gaze and his rejection.

"What will you do now?" Shi Jin asked.

Gu Zehan's eyes lit up when they landed on Shi Jin. However, he seemed to have thought of something and his gaze dimmed. "Forget it, I'll find another model."

"You'll find the right one."

'When Shi Jin returned home, Fu Xiuyuan was quietly planting flowers in the backyard.

All the soil had been turned over, and there was the fresh smell of freshly turned soil in the air. However, the atmosphere didn't seem right.

Shi Jin recalled the video that she had appeared on trending today.

As a model, she naturally became popular. However, the clothes that she modeled were minimalistic and the fabric could only cover up most of the important parts. It was indeed different from her usual clothes.
Fu Xiuyuan must have seen those videos.

At the thought of this, it wasn't hard for Shi Jin to imagine that Fu Xiuyuan had dug through all the dirt in order to control his emotions.

She coughed lightly and retreated, calling Song Fan over first.

As expected, Song Fan was very cautious.

"What's wrong with your Master Fu?"

"_." Song Fan said, "During the meeting, he's already scolded a bunch of incompetent people. He's been in a bad mood."
"Did he rummage through the soil himself?"

Song Fan: Not only did he flip it himself, but he also dug out the seedlings.

He didn't dare to talk about the seedlings and said, "Master Fu intends to help you with these plants."

Shi Jin laughed. Could loosening the soil alone dig out all the flowers and plants?

Seeing Shi Jin's smile, Song Fan was even more nervous.

"alright, go do your work." Shi Jin had already regained her composure.

She walked to the backyard and stood beside Fu Xiuyuan.

Fu Xiuyuan had already packed up the last flower. The digging was done by hand, and the planting was also done by hand.

He got up and saw the smiling face swaying before him, bright and dazzling. Fu Xiuyuan's anger subsided a little in light of her smiling eyes, but he did not move.

Shi Jin hugged him, who was covered in mud, and kissed him. "I heard that you are helping me with these flowers and pine trees. Thank you for your hard work."

"Mm," Fu Xiuyuan replied lightly. However, his tone sounded like he was saying, "I've already worked so hard. Is this the only reward you're giving me?"

Receiving the hint, Shi Jin hooked his neck and kissed him again.

She was indeed tall, but in front of Fu Xiuyuan, she still had to tiptoe.

Pleased with her kiss, Fu Xiuyuan grabbed her waist, his hidden violence aroused.

He took the initiative and bit her lips. He just wanted to lock her by his side and let her be seen by himself.

He knew that this was wrong. He should not break her wings and tie her freedom, but every time, such thoughts would still surge in his heart.

Shi Jin didn't expect him to pick her up and throw her onto the bed.

He was covered in dirt and sweat.

She had already tried her best to promise him and resolve his uneasiness. Yes, it was unease.

She knew too well that he did not want to confine her, just because those people were obsessed with her beauty.

He was just uneasy. Uncomfortable that she might not belong to him alone. Uncomfortable that she might leave. Uncomfortable that she might despise him. She was the only fragile part of his strength.
Fu Xiuyuan's overwhelming kisses engulfed Shi Jin, as though he wanted to use this method to confirm that she belonged to him.

Just as he was about to destroy her completely, Shi Jin suddenly pushed against his chest. "Fu Xiuyuan, you smell like sweat."

Fu Xiuyuan was slightly stunned. He realized that his unbearable behavior was a form of blasphemy to her.

He was about to get up when Shi Jin hooked his waist and said in a lustful tone, "But I like it."

After she finished speaking, Fu Xiuyuan lowered his head and kissed her deeply, taking all of her.

When Shi Jin woke up the next day, her waist was really sore.

When Fu Xiuyuan felt insecure, he would repeatedly use this method to confirm that she belonged to him. And Shi Jin would often respond to him in such a way more violently than he did to soothe his uneasiness.
She was so sore that she didn't want to move.

Fu Xiuyuan was accompanying her. He reached out his palm and found the sore spot on her waist, massaging her.

It had to be said that he knew every part of her body too well. He could always accurately relieve her fatigue.

"Are you feeling better?" Fu Xiuyuan's voice started to turn hoarse.

"No. I need you to hug me." Shi Jin mustered up her courage and looked at him with a burning gaze. She was going all out today.

Anyway, there was no schedule today.

Alright, this day had really been used to the extreme by Fu Xiuyuan. The result was self-evident.

Fu Xiuyuan did not mention her modeling situation. When Song Fan called to ask about work, he had also arranged it with a pleasant expression. It seemed like he had accepted Shi Jin's new profession.
Shi Jin knew that she had to be more proactive in the future. At least, she would spend more time with him.

After recovering from her aching body, Shi Jin asked Song Fan for information on the Sun family.

According to the information, the Sun family had been developing quite a bit in the fashion industry. Currently, the designer that the Sun family supported was Wu Haoyang, Sun Yijing's cousin.

Sun Ning, on the other hand, became Wu Haoyang's girlfriend. Although her surname was Sun, she wasn't a real member of the Sun family.

No wonder she wanted to abandon Gu Zehan and get together with Wu Haoyang. At least on the surface, the Sun family's development was indeed better than the Li family and Gu Zehan's.

The Sun family was able to establish themselves among the Four Big Families not only because of the clothing industry, but also because of the pharmaceutical development companies under their name.
The reason why Sun Yijing wanted to fight with Gu Zehan now was because she didn't want the Li family to appear again and take away the position of one of the Four Big Families that they had painstakingly obtained.
In other words, Sun Yijing was not only targeting Gu Zehan, but also Gu Jingyuan.

Once Gu Zehan's inspiration could not catch up, the Sun family would quickly take over his part of the market and turn their attention to Gu Jingyuan, seizing his pharmaceutical company.

After taking down the Gu brothers, the Li family would become an empty shell.

As for Shi Jin, they probably felt that Sun Yijing and Chu Ling's official announcement alone was enough to strike a blow at Shi Jin..

Chapter 519: You've Been Stealing My People

Shi Jin recalled her previous life. It was no wonder that the Sun family had always been suppressing the Li family. In her previous life, because Gu Jingyuan had lost his hearing, Li Juekai's legs were disabled, and Old Master Li had died from overwork. The Li family simply did not have the ability to fight back.

At that time, Gu Zehan's inspiration must have been greatly affected by Sun Ning's departure, and he couldn't perform well because of his family's affairs. In the end, he lost his talent as a designer and fell like a meteor.
In his previous life, although Fu Xiuyuan had helped the Li family a lot, their illness and injuries were things that Fu Xiuyuan could not change. Hence, he could only watch as the Li family gradually declined. After that, Shi Jin lost her protection and became the target of everyone's oppression.
At the thought of this, Shi Jin's eyes welled up and she clenched his fists tightly.

The Sun Family still wanted to trample on the Li Family in this lifetime? Dream on!

Shi Jin gave Gu Zehan's assistant a call.

"Brian is not in a good state right now. Sun Ning is a supermodel that he single-handedly unearthed, and he used his own design to make her famous. The two of them already have a tacit understanding of each other. Now that we have to change supermodels at the last minute, Brian can't find a suitable one, and his inspiration is declining," the assistant said.

He had actually tried to persuade Gu Zehan to use Shi Jin directly, but Gu Zehan seemed to have thought of something and refused to say it.
"Does he have any important work recently?"

"Yes, it's going to be the international fashion show soon. Brian is already in the finals and is very likely to win the grand prize, but the clothes he made for Sun Ning to wear were only half-designed... There's no inspiration for them now. I don't know who's going to wear them."

"Tell him to call me directly if he wants to use me."

The assistant was pleasantly surprised. He did not expect Shi Jin to take the initiative offer. "Okay, I'll tell him immediately!"

Shi Jin called Yao Jiahong again. "I might adjust my focus recently."

Any manager would advise their artistes to prioritize their career, especially with Shi Jin's current status. Any event or deal would earn him seven or eight percent of his income.

On the other hand, models, especially models who had just started their careers, would earn at most a few thousand yuan per show, or even a few hundred yuan. It was not even enough to pay for Shi Jin's trip.

However, Yao Jiahong didn't say anything and directly agreed. "Alright, I'll push aside the work that you can't go to, but after you go on stage, don't dress too lightly."

Not only was he worried that Fu Xiuyuan would not be able to take it, he also had to consider Shi Jin's image as a whole. She could not ruin her own value just because she was helping Gu Zehan.

"I believe my second brother will consider this matter more clearly than me."

"I'll go make the arrangements then." Yao Jiahong treated Shi Jin as his daughter now.

He felt that even if he treated her ten times better, he would not be able to make up for his distrust and cold words towards her.

Gu Zehan did not look for Shi Jin.

He knew that his passion for clothes was too full, and as a designer who specialized in fashion shows, he had an almost fanatical obsession with models.

It wasn't because he was obsessed with the model, but rather, every inch of their skin, body shape, and flawless beauty that would showcase the clothing.

And after all, Shi Jin was his younger sister, so he still had his concerns. More importantly, he had to worry about that crazy Fu Xiuyuan.

Every time he looked at Shi Jin, Fu Xiuyuan wished he could hide Shi Jin, let alone make Shi Jin his personal model.

He felt that unless he was blind, Fu Xiuyuan might not agree. Therefore, he was still looking for other newcomers. However, artists were common, but there were few muses. Moreover, Shi Jin was a precious gem. After witnessing her spiritual energy and stage presence, it would be difficult for Gu Zehan to accept anyone else.

Shi Jin was not in a hurry either. She waited for Gu Zehan to find her personally.
However, Gu Zehan did not intend to go this far, until Sun Ning and Wu Haoyang's show began.

As a veteran designer, Wu Haoyang had designed many fashion shows. He had the support of the Sun family behind him, and the brands under his name already occupied a large market. However, due to his fame, he was already somewhat exhausted.
The outside world was now saying that he had lost his touch. Hence, this show was a test for him by the outside world. It was also an important show for him to prove his abilities.

Gu Zehan got his ticket and entered the show.

On stage, models came out one after another. Everyone below the stage whispered to each other. There were many good comments, but Gu Zehan's face turned paler and paler.

Because Wu Haoyang's designs were all familiar to him.

When Gu Zehan was designing clothes, he would usually use Sun Ning as the prototype and would often ask her to cooperate with him.

Every time he worked with her, he would talk about his design ideas.

He spoke quickly and was talking to himself. Others could not understand him, but Sun Ning had followed him for a long time after all. It was easy for her to remember some things.

Wu Haoyang's clothes had a shadow of him, but it wasn't entirely plagiarized by him. Sun Ning must have told him these ideas. Hence, Gu Zehan could not even sue them for plagiarism.

It was true that they did not rely on Gu Zehan's clothes to design. They merely drew inspiration from him that Gu Zehan had never recorded.

When Sun Ning showed up, Gu Zehan couldn't breathe.

He quickly left the scene and walked to the rubbish bin outside the door, retching, but he did not vomit out anything.

After a while, he called Shi Jin.

When Shi Jin arrived at the cafe, she saw Gu Zehan sitting alone in a comer.

Shi Jin's heart ached. She walked over quickly and sat down in front of him.

"Second Brother."

Gu Zehan looked at her and let out a bitter smile. "I'm sorry, Shi Jin. I'm really too idealistic. I thought that I could bring the Li family back to the past just because I had my own ideals. However, I didn't know that the Sun family had long been trying to poach from me..."
He did not want to talk about these things, but when he thought about it, Shi Jin had already asked his assistant to pass on those words to him. Wasn't it because Shi Jin had already seen through the Sun family's tricks?

Although the defeat of the Li family was not directly caused by the Sun family, at this juncture, the Sun family was indeed the most fearful of the Li family. They were afraid that the Li family would rise slightly and threaten their position.

Shi Jin understood everything, but he was still hesitating.

After ordering a cup of coffee, Shi Jin said slowly, "Second Brother, you are far more capable than Wu Haoyang. With you around, the Sun family is still far from trampling on our family."

Chapter 520: The Way You Want And Like

"If you help me, will it affect your career and even your relationship with Fu Xiuyuan?"

"I've thought of all these before I came to help you." Shi Jin's coffee was served by the waiter and placed in front of him.

She stirred it gently with a spoon. "We do want to live a stable life, but since the Sun family doesn't agree, we can only continue."

As the coffee was stirred, a brown vortex appeared. As Shi Jin's hand slowed down, the vortex gradually calmed down.

Gu Zehan said, "Alright, I won't give up on this show, but you'll have to go overseas in the future. It'll be hard on you."

"Lwas thinking of going overseas to play. This is a good opportunity." Shi Jin smiled and took a sip of coffee.

Gu Zehan's gloominess was swept away. "Alright, I'll bring you around then. There are many places that you haven't been to."

Shi Jin nodded. "Sure, but you have to treat me."

"Leave it to me!"

Shi Jin recalled that in her previous life, the Sun family must have used some kind of bacterial infection overseas to develop a vaccine. They had made a huge profit and completely suppressed Gu Jingyuan.
This time, if she went overseas, she could take the chance to see it for herself. It was killing two birds with one stone. However, she still had to discuss with Fu Xiuyuan about going abroad.

"How long?" Fu Xiuyuan's expression was stern, and a layer of darkness covered his eyes.

"It's with Second Brother. It won't be long."

Fu Xiuyuan pursed his thin lips slightly.

Shi Jin knew that this was a sign of his resistance, so she softly said, "You know about the Sun clan, right?"

"I know." Fu Xiuyuan had always remembered everyone who touched the Li family very clearly.

He had already dealt with those small families. However, the Sun family had the backing of the President's Office in Country S. Hence, when Fu Xiuyuan broke their important resources, he did not strike a blow on all of them.
He did not mention this to Shi Jin. However, from his usual interactions with Shi Jin, he knew that Shi Jin knew his handiwork.

"The Sun family has been using tricks on my elder brother and second brother. You know that my elder brother and second brother have very strong self-esteem and are unwilling to accept your help..." Shi Jin said softly.
Besides, some things could not be resolved with money.

For example, Gu Jingyuan's vaccine needed a lot of research, and Gu Zehan needed a suitable model for his inspiration.

This was not help that Fu Xiuyuan could provide.

"If Big Brother and Second Brother can't rise up on their own, the Sun family will really think that there's no one left in our family. They can trample on us and treat us as a joke."

Shi Jin observed Fu Xiuyuan's expression and knew that he was about to be convinced.

She raised her head. "My family is as important to me as you are, so I can't ignore these things."

'The middle sentence pleased Fu Xiuyuan and made him seriously consider this question. Finally, under Shi Jin's expectant gaze, he said softly, "Go ahead."

"After I go, I'll miss you every day. No, every second."

Fu Xiuyuan was coaxed by Shi Jin's words, and the darkness that shrouded him gradually faded.

"So will I."

"Then I'll think about you every day for an extra second." Shi Jin's smile was exceptionally sweet.

Fu Xiuyuan saw how happy she was, and it was exactly what he wanted and liked. Because of this, he would never imprison her again or take away her freedom.

He put his arm around her waist. "So, how are you going to thank me for agreeing to let you go overseas?"

"I..." Shi Jin pretended not to understand and teased him on purpose." I don't know. What do you want? Yao orchid? A nice song?"

Fu Xiuyuan frowned deeply, looked into her smiling eyes and kissed her lips.

In the study room.

Fu Xiuyuan was handling company matters.

Shi Jin walked in with a contract and placed the contract in front of Fu Xiuyuan.

"What is this?" Fu Xiuyuan took a look. It was actually a proposal.

"I want to apply for your company to invest some money in me."

"If you want money, just..." Fu Xiuyuan wanted to say, just tell him directly. Wasn't the entire Fu Enterprise hers?

However, looking at her serious expression, Fu Xiuyuan recalled her personality. If she had reached out to him directly, she would not be Shi Jin.

Fu Xiuyuan solemnly finished browsing through a proposal before saying, "You plan to establish a comprehensive company. Not only do you want to invest in property and real estate, but you also want to invest in artists and film works?"

"That's right. Didn't the Sun family not want our family to return to the position of the four major families? If they don't want us to do anything, then I won't do it? The more they don't want me to, the more I want to do it."
Shi Jin had also thought about it. The two domains that she was most familiar with were the two domains that she had just mentioned.

Real estate would develop rapidly in the next two years, and the film industry would also rise abruptly, becoming an important project in the cultural industry. This was something she could control.
Coupled with the development of Eldest Brother and Second Brother, they might not be able to directly return to the four major families, but they could at least resist the Sun Family's suppression.
If she could not even deal with the Sun family, wouldn't she have lived her life in vain?

After all, her own money was too limited. Facing such a huge corporation, it was like pouring a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood.

However, Fu Xiuyuan was different. The money she could borrow from him was definitely enough for her future career development.

Fu Xiuyuan said in a flat voice, "Are you planning to use formal procedures to ask my company to finance you?"

"Yes. That's why I'm not asking you to give me money directly. I'd like a chance to meet the top brass of your company and ask them to agree to my proposal and plan."

"Okay."

Fu Xiuyuan pressed the phone. "Song Fan, inform the board of directors to have a meeting."

After informing her, he started changing his clothes. "Miss Shi, I hope you can get a satisfactory answer in half an hour."

Fu Enterprise.

On the board of directors, the shareholders and higher-ups were all in position. Everyone was tense. They did not know what the meeting was about.

It had been a long time since Fu Xiuyuan had held such an impromptu and serious meeting.

"Could there be a problem with the African national project?"

"What problem could there be in that place? Master Fu has already solved it. It must be something related to Europe. It's more difficult in Europe."

"Does that mean that Master Fu is going to appear personally again?"

Everyone in the company feared and respected Fu Xiuyuan. His business sense and decisiveness had pushed Fu Enterprise to its current position, and he had become one of the top four families in the Capital..

Chapter 521: I Object

Many shareholders and senior executives could vaguely guess that Fu Xiuyuan had great power in Europe and Africa, but they had no idea what it was.

"Master Fu is here."

As soon as someone said this, everyone fell silent, waiting for Fu Xiuyuan to come over.

Fu Xiuyuan's figure appeared, followed by a woman in a lady's suit, appearing rather capable.

"Then..." These shareholders and higher-ups didn't know many people in the entertainment industry, but one of them felt that this woman looked familiar.
Especially her dazzling facial features, even if she combed her hair neatly and coiled it into the style of a female employee, it would not be able to hide her beauty.
"Isn't that Shi Jin?"

"Who is Shi Jin?"

"A very popular female celebrity recently. My daughter collects her posters everyday and pastes them all over the house."

"A female celebrity? What is a female celebrity doing here?"

Fu Xiuyuan walked closer and everyone suppressed their doubts.

Song Fan walked out and said, "This is Shi Jin, the person in charge of Time Corporation. She has a financing proposal that she would like to discuss with everyone."
"Time Corporation?"

"T've never heard of it before."

"Quite unfamiliar."

It was indeed very unfamiliar. Shi Jin did not hide it either. It was the company that she had just established and it was only registered with Song Fan's help. Otherwise, she would have had to wait for two days.
It did not matter what the company's name was or how it was registered. What was important was what Shi Jin was going to do next.

After Song Fan's introduction, Shi Jin placed the information on the big screen and detailed her company's plans and future investments.

Her information was very detailed and her explanation was very accurate.

The shareholders and higher-ups nodded. However, one of them said, "I can understand why you're investing in movies and television dramas. Artists really make a lot of money nowadays. I know that investing in real estate is profitable, but isn't the location of the real estate you're investing in a little
too remote? You even want to invest in foreign real estate? Miss Shi, forgive me for being blunt, I agree with your general direction, but there are major problems with the details of the project."

"These few locations were carefully selected by me. I have examined their future prospects."

Although the locations that Shi Jin had chosen were rather remote, they would definitely explode in two years. She also wanted to buy a good place, but it had long been reserved by various large companies. Many big shots had already predicted this trend.

For example, Fu Xiuyuan had expected the rapid rise of the real estate market and had invested heavily in it.

Shi Jin's current opinions and ideas could not convince these shrewd shareholders and higher-ups.

"No, I can't vote for most of this project."

"Exactly. I object."

Song Fan was anxious but it was useless.

On the other hand, Fu Xiuyuan remained calm and collected.

"Alright, let's discuss this in private. We'll vote in half an hour," Fu Xiuyuan said calmly.

He accompanied Shi Jin back to his office.

Seeing the intimacy between him and Shi Jin, the shareholders and higher-ups looked at each other.

'When Shi Jin arrived at Fu Xiuyuan's office, Song Fan immediately brought over snacks and fruits.

Shi Jin lowered her head to look at her proposal. Other than her memory, she really did not have anything more convincing to give them.

She was a little worried.

"Do you think these places will develop greatly in the future?" Fu Xiuyuan asked as he pointed at the few proposals in her proposal.

"Yes."

"think so too. It's just that I think the location is a little remote. It's not worth it to get everything."

"You think so too?"

Fu Xiuyuan gave his reason. "The city is developing so quickly, and yet the land in the city is still running out. If we want to continue developing, we can only expand outward. Many large companies, including myself, have bought a lot of land outside, but these that you have your eyes on are still profitable."

Shi Jin had relied on her rebirth to predict this, while Fu Xiuyuan had relied on his own deduction to do so.

Shi Jin had to admit that his foresight in business was far beyond that of ordinary people. Without his skills, the higher-ups and shareholders in the company would not have such a comfortable and leisurely life.
"But I can't convince them. It's a conundrum."

"Don't worry." Fu Xiuyuan comforted her. "Eat something first."

Just as Shi Jin was eating, she received a video call.

She took a look. It was Old Madam Fu calling.

It was rare for her to use technology, so Shi Jin quickly picked up the call.

"Shi Jin, I heard that you're opening a company?"

"Yes, Grandma. I was just playing around." Shi Jin did not say much, afraid that she would be worried.

"The people in the company are all very stubborn and especially cautious. They are afraid of the wolf in front, but afraid of the tiger behind. Why don't you look for Grandma directly?"

Old Madam Fu's words were sincere.

She said, "How much investment do you want? I'l invest all of it on you, as long as you're happy. Xiuyuan is really too much. You want investments, and he even told you to find those stubborn guys. He didn't even say that he would help his wife."

Old Madam Fu had long treated Shi Jin as her own granddaughter.

Shi Jin laughed when she heard that. Old Madam Fu was becoming more and more adorable. However, she could tell that Grandma only wanted her to be happy, so she was willing to give Shi Jin some pocket money to play with.
If Shi Jin really only wanted pocket money, she could look for her grandfather, parents, brother or Fu Xiuyuan. However, she wanted to go through the formal process of financing.

When the company was established, it had to go through proper procedures so that it would not be messy in the future.

"Grandma, thank you so much, but I can't accept your money."

"In any case, in the future, I'll be relying on you and Xiuyuan to support me in my old age. So what if I give it to you now? After a hundred years, won't I still leave it to you guys?"

"You have to stay with us forever. I won't allow you to say those words to us." Shi Jin's tone softened. "Grandma, I want to prove my strength."

Her attitude was firm, so Old Madam Fu did not try to persuade her anymore. "Then try harder. If those stubbom old fellows refuse, I'll get someone to send you the check."

"Okay, Grandma!"

After receiving the call from Old Madam Fu, half an hour was almost up.

Fu Xiuyuan shot a glance at Song Fan, who quickly retreated to the side to reduce his presence.

He was the one who told Old Madam Fu about what had happened today because he was afraid that Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan would be put in a difficult position.

Anyway, the few hundred million that Shi Jin wanted was not a lot. Old Madam Fu should have enough money.

Chapter 522: Worried That The Li Family Would Make A Comeback

Seeing Fu Xiuyuan's expression, Song Fan realized that he had been overthinking.

When they returned to the conference room, everyone's expressions were still filled with disapproval.

Few would agree if they were to vote now. After all, the real money and silver were all related to them.

Fu Xiuyuan said indifferently, "Let me say a few words."

Everyone held their breaths and waited for him to speak.

"I've looked through Shi Jin's project carefully. I think it's valuable. We can start voting now."

He said he would say a few words and it was indeed just a few words. There was not a single word of nonsense.
The expressions of the shareholders and higher-ups changed.

"Raise your hand if you support Shi Jin." Fu Xiuyuan raised his hand.

Slowly, people raised their hands.

There was one person following, then two people. Then, there were three people, four people... In the end, even the people who had the most questions raised their hands hesitantly. Almost no one objected, and in the end, everyone voted for it.

Song Fan was sure that he was thinking too much. How could Master Fu not speak up for Miss Shi?

Meanwhile, in Fu's Enterprise, Fu Xiuyuan had gained the unanimous approval of everyone with his sharp eyes. Everyone knew that if they followed Fu Xiuyuan, they would be able to earn money and have meat to eat. Therefore, even if it was a project that no one was optimistic about, as long as Fu Xiuyuan said something, it was impossible for others not to follow.

Standing at the side, Shi Jin finally experienced Fu Xiuyuan's unique influence and appeal.
After receiving proper financing, Fu Xiuyuan instructed Song Fan to give Shi Jin the money as soon as possible, as well as assist Shi Jin in all her work.

Within three days, Shi Jin managed to get the land she wanted under the name of Time Corporation. At the same time, she set up Time Entertainment and took out her contract from her previous company.

Her previous company, Supreme Entertainment, had already earned a fortune from her. It was an unexpected gain. So even though they were depressed that she had left early, they still remembered that she was the person Fu Xiuyuan had placed in their company. At the same time, the value that she had originally brought was far greater than anyone else in the company, so the company did not even ask for compensation. Not only did they not fall out with each other, they even sent her out personally.

However, the company was heartbroken that she left on her own and even took Yao Jiahong away!
Yao Jiahong was daring too. Without another word, he left with Shi Jin. He didn't even know what Shi Jin would do to him after he left!

"I've established Time Entertainment and will be signing on artists in the future. I will also be involved in the production of film and television dramas. However, this is all for the future. Brother Yao, help me keep the company in check first. For the time being, you'll be the director of the artiste signing department."

Yao Jiahong: I was not prepared for the sudden promotion.
Sun Yijing found out about Shi Jin's series of actions and was surprised that she was able to get Fu Enterprise's financing.

At that time, Chu Ling was thinking that the man from Shi Jin's previous engagement was surnamed Fu. Could it be that the man was related to the Fu Corporation? However, he could not find any relevant information. He could not even find out who the person in charge of Fu Enterprise was.

"Then why can Shi Jin receive such a large sum of financing?" Chu Ling knew that even the Chu family would not be able to make Fu Enterprise so generous. Of course, the Chu family had yet to establish ties with the Fu family.

Sun Yijing didn't really care. "I saw the investments that Shi Jin made. What sort of useless things did she buy? Even if she can get financing this time, it won't happen again."

Chu Ling felt that Sun Yijing's words made sense. What Shi Jin did was a losing deal. No one would continue to invest in her.

It was her luck that she had managed to get her hands on the money, but luck would not always follow her.

The venue of the international fashion show was Paris, the capital of fashion.

Fashion shows of this category required the influence of every designer's brand.

So the moment Gu Zehan returned to France under the name of Brian, he received a lot of welcome.

"Brian will definitely win the highest honor in his next match" took up many pages. However, when they heard that Sun Ning had already parted ways with Brian, more and more people began to question him.

"Brian lost his inspiration muse, how can he continue creating?"

"Sun Ning has French and American bloodlines. Her high nose bridge and perfect figure are the best. Who would be able to take on the role?"

"It's not that I want to say it, but an Eastern model with an oriental face has all kinds of flaws. Their faces aren't high-class enough. In any case, I don't think it's a good idea."

"Brian is indeed very talented, but he might really have reached the end."

To put it bluntly, the pride in Westerners made them unable to really think highly of Easterners and Asians.

Sun Ning was able to get their attention because she was a quarter American and half French.

True racism had always existed. No matter how much of a genius Brian was, the fact that he had used a completely Asian face was considered ruining himself by these arrogant people. Besides, Brian himself was Asian.
Sun Yijing had already expected this. Otherwise, she wouldn't have bothered to snatch Sun Ning away from Gu Zehan.

Perhaps the Li family was nothing now, but the Sun family, where Sun Yijing was, was actually worried all the time, since the Li family's comeback would affect their position.

The Sun family could not sit still as they watched the two sons of the Li family quietly develop their careers. Now that their careers were rapidly expanding, the Sun family could no longer sit still.

Sun Yijing represented the interests of the Sun family.

"Make Sun Ning and Wu Haoyang famous," she instructed her assistant.

Actually, there was no need for her to praise her. Sun Ning's face had long been recognized by Westerners. She was the top Asian supermodel in their hearts, and her black eyes had the charm of an Asian.

And because Wu Haoyang had mixed blood, he easily received more recognition than Brian.

The people here kept saying that they were equal and that they didn't look down on them, but in reality, everything they did was the opposite of what they said.

Gu Zehan did not take these reports to heart.

It was indeed difficult now, but could it be as difficult as when he had just changed careers?

He had already walked the same path as before, so there was no need to worry about the future. His only worry was Shi Jin.

He reminded his assistant, "Don't talk about these things in front of Shi Jin, in case she gets too stressed."

The assistant glanced at him and pointed at Shi Jin's seat.

Gu Zehan looked over. Shi Jin, who was sitting on the sofa, was reading the local newspaper, which had these contents printed on it..

Chapter 523: Standard Golden Ratio

The assistant said, "Your sister can understand English and French. Don't you know?"

Gu Zehan: "..."

He had miscalculated. He walked towards Shi Jin. "Sister, when did you learn French?"

"Self-taught when I was free in high school."

Assistant: Master of Time Management, please teach me!

"Don't take these things to heart. Let's just do our own things."

Shi Jin smiled. "I know, but we still have to see who your competitor is so that we know how to deal with them."

"Sun Yijing is quite impressive. She found two mixed-race faces to please these foreigners."

Shi Jin looked at him. "The fashion show focuses on design, not bloodline and face. Second Brother, show me your best creation!"

Gu Zehan's blood burned at her words and his face lit up.

If Gu Zehan wanted to design clothes for Shi Jin, there were indeed some problems he needed to overcome.

When he looked at models, his gaze was always unwavering, and he often had to touch the model to get accurate measurements, but in front of Shi Jin, he had to control himself.

Not only was he not able to take measurements himself by hand, but he also had to get his assistant to use a tape measure to help. He also had to control his gaze and not go overboard.

Every time he thought of Fu Xiuyuan's cold gaze, he would shudder.

Because he had to control his actions, but let his thoughts run wild, this gave him a different kind of inspiration.

"Is it this size? That's great! This is the standard golden ratio!"

"But the visual effects of these legs are even better than the golden ratio!"

"Shi Jin, I hope you can eat normally and maintain your current state!"

"These collarbones and these shoulder blades..." Gu Zehan looked at Shi Jin, who was as perfect as a sculpture, and kept his admiration in check.

"Yes, I can use this design!"

As Gu Zehan's thoughts wandered, inspiration flooded in.

"Awesome!" Gu Zehan put away his pencil excitedly when he was done drawing.

Shi Jin rubbed her numb legs. "Is that enough?"

"Thank you for your hard work, my good sister." Gu Zehan went forward to help her massage her shoulders. "Very good! Your clothes are ready. The other models will wear the ones I designed before. By the way, are the models ready?" he asked his assistant.

"Brian, this time, Sun Yijing and Wu Haoyang have hired all the models that are even slightly attractive."

In the modeling industry, top supermodels and A list models had their own specialized companies. Basically, they also had long-term partners and needed to make an appointment to work together.

Most of those below A list worked in studios. There were even some small models who worked part-time. They would take over whenever there was work. Therefore, on many shows, apart from the main models that they worked together with for a long time, the other models were all hired according to their needs during each show.

This time, Sun Yijing took in all the models that she could see, from A-list models to normal models. It was obvious that she didn't want Gu Zehan to have anyone he could use.

"F*ck!" Gu Zehan couldn't help but curse. "There's no one who can pass the test?"

"Sun Yijing paid well and provided Wu Haoyang with a chance to show off. As for the other models..." The assistant didn't even like them, let alone Gu Zehan.

It looked like Sun Yijing was deliberately not letting Brian develop.

The assistant was worried. "The international fashion show is a great opportunity for us. If we're suppressed by Sun Yijing this time, we'll be suppressed every time."

Although Gu Zehan was hailed as a new genius in the European and American fashion circles, his foundation was still shallow and he had to seize every opportunity.

However, compared to Sun Yijing who had the entire Sun family backing her, Gu Zehan didn't have many resources that he could use.

Shi Jin stood at the side and reminded him softly, "Second Brother, there are many models who can't find a job. Are you willing to meet them?"

"But, none of those are attractive..." the assistant added.

If it was so easy to find a good model, he wouldn't be so worried.

"Among those people, it's not like there aren't any buried geniuses, right?" Shi Jin asked.

"There are, but it takes time and foresight to discover geniuses. It's not easy to find one in such a short time." The assistant had been in this industry longer than Shi Jin, so he could understand Shi Jin's naivety.

Shi Jin said, "Then I'll have to trouble you to look for these people."

She listed a few names that she remembered from her memories. The supermodels of her previous life. At this time, they were still struggling at the bottom, but soon, they would shine on the entire international stage. This was the foundation of their own strength. Now, they only lacked a chance.

The assistant took the names and read them. None of them had heard of Anla Bell, Jessica Lilith, Julia Jane, or JK Loris. None of them knew what they were capable of.

"If Shi Jin wants you to go, go ahead." Gu Zehan trusted Shi Jin wholeheartedly.

The assistant could only go.

Shi Jin consoled Gu Zehan. "Second Brother, your clothes are very fitting. No matter what kind of model you choose, they will shine when they wear them."

"Tl borrow your auspicious words." Gu Zehan's tone was relaxed, but Shi Jin could tell that he was tense.

Shi Jin understood what he had to bear.

Sun Yijing targeted the Li family and started with Gu Zehan. If Gu Zehan lost, the first battle would be lost. Then what would happen to the Li family in the future?

Gu Zehan was under more pressure than Shi Jin had imagined.

Fortunately, the assistant soon received good news that all four models were willing to come.

Shi Jin instructed the assistant, "Please treat them well. Even if this cooperation doesn't succeed, you must show sufficient respect."

Anla will be known as the number one supermodel in the supermodel world, and the other three had their own brilliant development. Currently, they were just dragons swimming in shallow waters.

The assistant saw that her tone was serious and became more serious.

Soon, the four models arrived.

Compared to the models who had been famous for a long time, who acted as if there was no one else around, they were still young and inexperienced. This was because they had not been on stage enough to polish them.
When the four of them came over, Gu Zehan showed great enthusiasm and respect. "Miss Bell, Miss Lilith, Miss Jane, Miss Loris, please sit."

Shi Jin personally poured coffee for them.

The four of them were flattered. As models at the bottom of society, they usually had to work as waiters, deliver newspapers, and other miscellaneous jobs to ensure their daily lives. When they went for interviews, no one would pay much attention to them..

Chapter 524: You Are An Unpolished Jade

The cost of clothing in France was high, and they were still wearing last season's clothing. It was a good match, but it was not enough to make them look imposing.

Therefore, even though they held their heads high and tried their best to show their proud side, there was still a hint of fear in their bones.

Gu Zehan was already sizing them up. He was curious and puzzled. How did Shi Jin know their names?

These four models did have outstanding figures. Their legs were long and slender, and they had a strong sense of strength. Their bone structures were undoubtedly outstanding, and they had good looks.

Of course, this was because Gu Zehan saw through the outward appearances.

In reality, the four of them were wearing old seasons' clothing and carrying manufactured bags. Although their hair had been carefully styled, they still looked unkempt compared to the models with professional stylists.
When they appeared at a place like Fifth Avenue, it was really easy for them to drown in the crowd of models.

"I'd like to invite you to try on the clothes immediately." Gu Zehan had already seen through their potential.

"Really, now?" Anla sounded incredulous.

"If you can wear my clothes, you can control this show. Four beautiful ladies, please."

Gu Zehan's French was fluent and standard, full of gentlemanliness.

They had also heard of his reputation as a genius designer. They immediately stood up and walked towards the changing room.

The assistant asked Shi Jin curiously, "Miss Shi, you're really something. These four people do look like they have good figures. How did you think of them?"

"I did some investigation work here before I came."

Assistant: I feel like I'm going to lose my job.

The four models quickly changed out of their clothes. The staff made some simple alterations to their clothes according to their figures. The parts that should be tightened were pinned, the parts that should be loosened were loosened.

There was a simple runway for them to display.

Anla was the leader, and she walked out very quickly. She was just beginning to feel a little uneasy, but she quickly integrated herself into the situation and performed very well.

The other three also had their own specialties.

Gu Zehan had initially thought that the reason why their figures were so good and why they were still buried was because they weren't good on the catwalk. However, after walking around them, he realized that he had been wrong.
There wasn't much of a problem with their catwalk. They just lacked the corresponding experience of a big show.

He immediately decided to give them the contract.

'The four of them were pleasantly surprised. They had walked many shows, but this was the first time they would be walking a famous designer's show.

"Brian, I want to know, what do you like about me?" Anla was an outgoing girl. Before she signed her name, she looked at Gu Zehan seriously with her blue eyes.

"Your figure, your ability," Gu Zehan said bluntly... You're an unpolished jade."

Anla smiled sweetly and gave him a wink. "Oh, you're such a gentleman, Brian."

"But I'm not a gentleman at work, Miss Bell. Please show me your professional attitude."

"Then I won't disappoint you!" Anla extended her hand. "You can call me Anla."

She signed the contract and agreed with Gu Zehan that she would take some time out to rehearse.

The other three ladies agreed as well.

After they left, Shi Jin suggested, "Second Brother, if the collaboration this time is good, I suggest you sign their long-term contract directly. Although it's expensive, it won't be controlled by Sun Yijing."

Gu Zehan took her words to heart. In the past, he thought that Sun Ning was enough. Deep down, the foreigners didn't like him, and he didn't want to get involved with them. Initially, he liked Sun Ning because she had S Nation's blood.

However, now he had thought it through. Design and business were not separated by national boundaries. If others looked down on him with arrogance, there was no need for him to be so stubborn. If he were to bring out his true strength, one day, he would make them completely take back their arrogance!

Naturally, there would be assistants who would communicate and sign contracts for these jobs.
With Shi Jin as the main model and Anla and the other four, Gu Zehan's show basically had a backbone.

With the addition of a few young models who worked diligently, the show was officially filled with people.

Although the models that were chosen later on didn't have perfect figures, they could cover their flaws with clothes.

Fortunately, they knew that this was not an easy opportunity, so they worked hard and their attitudes were very professional.

Sun Yijing had been paying attention to Gu Zehan's situation. When she received the list of models that Gu Zehan had signed, she handed it to Wu Haoyang. "Do you know anyone?"

"Other than Shi Jin, I don't know anyone else. It must have been difficult for Gu Zehan to even have gathered these nobodies."

"Haoyang, I've signed the best supermodel for you and got the best runway. At that time, the higher-ups of the international fashion show will come over. There will also be Hollywood actresses and a few large fashion design companies. You can't screw up at a critical moment."

Wu Haoyang was full of confidence. "Of course. Even if I don't win the highest award, can't I defeat Gu Zehan?"

"That better be the case. Gu Zehan's career must not develop!"

In Paris, the fashion capital, media consultation was very advanced.

Initially, the entire industry had high hopes for Gu Zehan, this talented designer who had just risen to fame.

However, after he became famous, he insisted on returning to China to develop his career. Now, he was using a pure oriental face as the main show. The models on this show were all unknown and disappointed in him.

"Brian is still too inexperienced and not suitable for this industry!"

"I think I'm going to switch over to Wu Haoyang."

"For Wu Haoyang's show this time, other than the main model, Sun Ning, there's also the current number one supermodel, Austine, and second place Fiona. The other models are all listed on the international supermodel rankings."

"Wu Haoyang is probably going to win!"

Gu Zehan and Wu Haoyang held their first shows in different venues, but the timing was specially chosen to be the same.

As the date approached, most of the famous international buyers, media people, celebrities, socialites, and fashion companies chose to go to Wu Haoyang's show.

No one wanted to miss such a grand and magnificent visual feast. In this match, even if they could witness the performance of Austine, Fiona, or Sun Ning, it was worth it. Who would really care about Gu Zehan and his Asian faces?

The five hours before the show started was the time for the photographers to show off their skills..

Chapter 525: Big Picture

According to custom, photographers from various magazines and newspapers would go to the fashion show to take photos of models.

Of course, the fashion designers would also arrange for people to film it. However, filming was still the spontaneous actions of many photographers in this fashion capital.

A good photographer was often good at capturing the most beautiful photos. Models usually became famous because of one particular picture. A good model also had the opportunity to show her best self in front of the camera.

In this city that accommodated the world's most prosperous and glamorous fashion, anything was possible.

At this moment, many photographers had heard the news and were rushing towards the scene of the two big shows.

Everyone's target was still Wu Haoyang's show.

Perhaps one good scene captured in this show would make or break a photographer's career.

One of the photographers was called Chen Yize. He was a well-known photographer in Paris, and the most glorious part of his career was that he had taken a cover photo of a female actress who was once an Oscar-winning actress in Paris.

Because of this, his life was constantly on the rise, displaying extremely high standards and taking photos of many female celebrities and supermodels.

However, in the past two years, his inspiration had started to dry up. Not only were his photos ridiculed by the masses, but he was also called trash by his fans. Several artists that had been working with him in a row had tactfully refused to continue working with him.

He had also realized that he was losing his talent. He was no longer able to visualize the most beautiful appearance, style, and background of an artist. He was no longer sensitive to colors.

After accepting too many criticisms, he began to waver. Whenever he wanted to use a color scheme, he would constantly ask himself if this artist's skin color really suited this background color.

This artist's fans hate bright yellow. Am I sure I should use bright yellow?

That artiste likes red, but their facial features are obviously not suitable for red to create shadows. Should I listen to them or stick to myself?

As a result, he became more and more at a loss. The photos he took became more and more restricted, and the criticism he received was overwhelming.

He had once suspected that his Oriental bloodline was indeed not suitable for the Western world's aesthetic standards.

He followed his colleague to Wu Haoyang's show.

Everyone was talking and laughing. In the past, they used to be quite fond of him, but now that they saw him, they seemed to look down on him both openly and secretly.

The show had not yet allowed photographers to begin taking pictures.

Chen Yize received a call.

"What do you want me to photograph? Shi Jin? Who is Shi Jin? I remember now. She's the main model of Brian."

"Please, please. Just treat it as a favor."

"It's not impossible, but I... Okay, okay, I'll go film it, but I can't guarantee that it will be especially good."

"Just do your best. I don't want Shi Jin to have no decent photographer. You're the only one I know."

Chen Yize said helplessly, "I promised you that I would do it well, but if Shi Jin's performance is really bad, I can't do anything about it."

After he finished speaking, he greeted the organizer and expressed his intention to leave.

When they heard that he was going to Gu Zehan's side and that the target of the shoot was the oriental model, the organizers looked at him with an indescribable expression, as if they could already see that he was destroying his own future.

When he left, a colleague behind him raised his glass and laughed wildly. "Hey, Chen, good luck."

When Shi Jin reached the backstage, she started to put on her makeup.

After putting on her makeup, she would put on a loose cape and wait for the photographer to enter and take photos.

Wearing a loose cape was for the sake of not ruining the makeup when she changed into clothes for the fashion show later. It was also very convenient and could save time.

The assistant was helping at the side when he suddenly heard a scream outside the door.

He rushed out and screamed when he saw the situation.

This can't be real, right? He saw the new Hollywood star, Richard, standing at the door, smiling charmingly at the crowd.

The screams were triggered by his presence.

"Richard, is that really you?"

"It's me!" Richard made a charming gesture. "I'm here to support Shi Jin."

"Miss Shi? I'll inform her immediately!"

The assistant stumbled in. "Miss Shi, Richard is here! He's waiting for you outside!"

Shi Jin turned around lazily. "Which Richard?"

The assistant :"..."

Which other Richard could there be?

The assistant: "The one from Hollywood, currently the most popular singer and actor."

It sounded a little familiar to Shi Jin. She stood up and walked out.

Richard went up to her and hugged her. "Hi, Shi Jin! It's not easy to meet you! I have an event in Paris this time. God is so kind to let me hear that you're here."

Only then did Shi Jin remember who this Richard was.

She'd met Richard at a cocktail party when she'd been in Warsaw for the piano contest.

Richard was a piano enthusiast and a singer. He added Shi Jin's contact on the same day and talked non-stop around her. However, at that time, Fu Xiuyuan was glaring at him like a tiger watching its prey. Not only did Shi Jin not speak much to Richard, she did not even get a good look at him.

Later, Richard heard that Shi Jin was teaching at the Hamilton Music Academy and teaching online classes. He even specially went to register for studies. However, there were many people in every class and Shi Jin treated everyone equally. Richard was a common name, so it was normal that Shi Jin did not remember him.

"Thank you for coming here!"

"Luckily, I didn't reject my manager coming to Paris to promote my new album. To be honest, Shi Jin, I haven't been attending your class for a long time. I really want to find a chance to talk about music with you."
Richard was more obsessed with Shi Jin's music than Shi Jin, but this did not hinder his attitude towards Shi Jin.

"Sure, I have time for music."

"Oh, thank god," said Richard. "You're so kind."

"Mr. Donald, I'm about to begin shooting, so-"

"I won't take up your time," Richard said. "And don't stand on ceremony. Please call me Richard."

Everyone looked at her with envy. No one knew that Shi Jin was so close to Richard. Everyone could feel the passion radiating from Richard's golden hair and blue eyes, except for Shi Jin who was very calm...

Chapter 526: Attracting Attention

The assistant was also very shocked. "Miss Shi, you're really impressive. You even know a big star like Richard. There's a photographer over there called Chen Yize. He's from the same country as us. He's quite famous and wants to shoot for you first. Can you cooperate with him?"
Shi Jin had no objections and Chen Yize arrived very quickly.

When he saw Shi Jin, his eyes lit up.

Even though he had filmed many top celebrities in the world, the feeling Shi Jin gave him was still very different. It was enough to shock him.

The girl in front of him had skin as white as jade. She was tall and had excellent bone structure. Her legs were long and slender. No wonder she was chosen as the main model today.

She had a pair of gentle and loving eyes, and her long eyelashes made her look even more beautiful. However, when she looked at people, her expression was cold and indifferent. This complicated mismatch made Chen Yize think of countless images that matched her.

Chen Yize was so excited that his hands were trembling.

He immediately picked up the camera, but before the shoot, he thought of something else. "Shi Jin, do you have your own favorite color? What are your requirements for lucky colors? What are your fan support colors? What color do you hate? Do you have your own views on composition?"
Shi Jin looked at him. "Why do you ask? Is it necessary to discuss this as part of the filming process?"

"Not really, but fans these days, you know, have high expectations. Some artists are also afraid that the color I use will affect their luck."

It was precisely because of such requests that there would always be a portion of people who were dissatisfied no matter how they filmed it. It was difficult to suit everyone's tastes, causing him, who was originally an artist who would follow his own inspiration, to become a mere photographer.
Shi Jin had actually heard of the rumors in the industry. Artists had a lot of power and fans had a lot of power. They often had such requirements for professionals.

She had always believed that she had to take care of the things that she knew personally. However, she had to trust the judgment of professionals and not be influenced by complicated opinions.

She said indifferently, "I don't have any requests for what you said. I only have one request. Please do your best to show your abilities. I will cooperate at any time."

When Chen Yize heard this, he was overjoyed. The girl in front of him was undoubtedly a very good subject for filming. If she did not have any requests and allowed himself to perform as he wished, just thinking about it made his heart tremble.

He immediately started taking pictures non-stop. Unlike some wooden beauties, Shi Jin's performance and camera sense were very strong.

In front of his camera, she was always able to show the most beautiful and comfortable angle. She looked so sweet, yet she always had such a high-class demeanor.

Chen Yize kept photographing.

Beside him, Richard had been waiting. When Chen Yize finally came to an end, Richard walked over and said, "Shi Jin, we can take a picture together too!"

Chen Yize looked up and recognized Richard. "Mr. Richard Donald?"

"It's me!" Richard did not hide it at all. "Please help me take a picture with Shi Jin! I want to treasure it!"

The last sentence came from his mouth and not Shi Jin's. It was really strange. However, Chen Yize did not think too much about it. This was such a good opportunity, he had to grab it.

Richard was also a person with a strong desire to show off. It should be said that all celebrities had an innate desire to show off.

It was just that some people were better at it.

Richard was undoubtedly a good performer. With Shi Jin leading him, his posture was close to that of a supermodel.

Chen Yize's shoot was extremely satisfying. He took a look at the photo. There was almost no need to edit it. He took it to the person-in-charge at the scene and got his approval. Then, he could publish it directly.

He had a feeling that because of this set of photos, his career would return to its peak!

"Mr. Donald, can I publish your photos?" Chen Yize asked.

"Why not?" Richard shrugged.

He had already posted it on his own social media.

Chen Yize was very happy. He immediately chose the best photos and released the results.

He only hated the fact that there were too few pictures that could be posted on social media. He had to distribute them a few times.

The show approached.

On social media platforms, photographers, supermodel studios, designers' own workshops, and various major media outlets were all preparing for the show. All sorts of photos were constantly being published.

Fans who liked to see supermodels and costumes were already clamoring. They saved one photo after another.

Photos of Austine, Fiona, and Sun Ning became everyone's first choice.

Suddenly, a group of photos appeared out of nowhere.

The girl in the photo had an obvious Asian face. She had a beautiful bone structure and her eyes were cold and sharp. She was cold and valiant and every move she made was filled with strength.

"Who is this? She's so beautiful!"

"To be honest, I couldn't appreciate the beauty of other countries in the past, but I have to say that this set of photos doesn't differentiate between countries."

"Agreed! Such a face makes me confused about her bloodline and country. I just want to know her name."

"Hey, the person taking photos with her is Richard?"

"Oh my god, I'm suddenly very interested in this show."

Shi Jin's set of photos was so beautiful that many people saved it.

Her and Richard's pictures, on the other hand, had attracted more passersby to the show. After all, with Richard's status, he wouldn't go to a bad show!

In the beginning, there were still people who thought that she was using Richard for publicity. Until many people saw this group of pictures on Richard's social media platform.

His caption was: "Oh my, wish fulfilled!"

Only then did everyone realize how careful he was and how much he worshipped Shi Jin. It turned out that it wasn't Shi Jin who was trying to scam him, but that he was trying to build a relationship with Shi Jin?

At the same time, Chen Yize took photos of Anla and the others.

This was the first time the four of them had gotten the opportunity to go on such a show, and they were only in a slightly lower position than the main model, so they naturally didn't have any requirements for the photographer.

The inspiration that Chen Yize had gotten from filming Shi Jin extended to them. Soon, they had also created a super fashion blockbuster.

After this series of events, Gu Zehan, who was initially thought to be a fool, received more attention.

Many people were already considering coming over to watch Gu Zehan's show.

The originally empty venue was now gradually filled with wealthy ladies, socialites, and buyers.

The news media also heard the commotion and came to the venue to set up their cameras..

Chapter 527: A Little Regret

Sun Yijing didn't panic.

"How can it be so easy to steal our things with just a set of photos? However, Gu Zehan is indeed very impressive to be able to invite Richard to oversee his operation."

However, so what if it was Richard? It was impossible for a single person to turn the tide.

'When Chu Ling arrived, he realized that he was nothing. He lowered his head and remained silent. 7

In front of the Sun family, the family background that the Chu family was proud of was nothing.

Only then did the show begin.

The decorations on Wu Haoyang's side were extremely gorgeous.

Austine, Sun Ning, Fiona, and the others all had their own strengths, and the show quickly became lively.

On Gu Zehan's side.

Everyone quickly dressed up.

"Lwont say more. Everyone, your fate is now in your hands. At the same time, mine is also in your hands."

Everyone laughed kindly at his words.

"Therefore, you must hold on to our common hope!"

Following the rhythm of the music and the beat of the drums, Shi Jin, as the main model and the model who opened and closed the show, walked out first.

Her expression was calm, and her steps were steady. Her slender legs were full of strength, and every step she took was in rhythm. She was steady, accurate, and fast. When she glanced at the audience, she was like a queen surveying her domain.

Gu Zehan's design was called Queen and it was extremely fitting for her.

Immediately, there were whispers below the stage. I can guarantee that Hollywood actresses will fight over this set of clothes to wear on the red carpet for the Oscars."

Following her was Anla. After the past few days of devil-like emergency training, her entrance was also very imposing. Her unique steps and confidence, and her excellent figure made the professionals below the stage nod their heads.

The key was that Gu Zehan's design really had the style of a great female protagonist, conquering one heart after another.

At the end of the show, Shi Jin walked out wearing the piece that Gu Zehan was most satisfied with.

The black fishtail dress was embellished with faintly discernible gold and silver. The noble and elegant style made this skirt that only the most respectable woman could wear even more gorgeous and perfect.

The dress was called "The Night."

Night. It was as if this night belonged to the only queen.

When Shi Jin returned from the last stage, there was a round of applause.

That night, Wu Haoyang's show was also very successful. However, Wu Haoyang and Gu Zehan's attention and reputation were comparable. There were several platforms that paid more attention to the Queen series than Wu Haoyang.

It had to be known that Sun Yijing had spent a lot of money and resources on Wu Haoyang's show, not to mention the support of Austine, Fiona, and Sun Ning, as well as countless publicity fees.

On Gu Zehan's side, the cost was less than one percent of theirs. The models were also found among the less popular models. However, the two of them got close to the same results, and even Gu Zehan's slightly better results made Sun Yijing feel really unbalanced.

Even Sun Ning felt a tinge of regret in her heart. If she had chosen Gu Zehan, would her status and ranking have improved tremendously?

During the celebratory feast, Shi Jin was surrounded by many people. Yao Jiahong and Richard had to block many toasts for her.

"Honestly, why do you Eastern beauties resist alcohol so much?" Richard was confused.

Yao Jiahong couldn't help saying, "I don't know about others, but our Shi Jin is a fairy who grew up drinking dew."

Richard's eyes widened before he burst into laughter. "Ok, no wonder she's so beautiful."

Anla and the other three were surrounded by quite a few people. This was the first time for them.

Some were fawning over them, while others offered them an olive branch.

Julia was clearly tempted, but Anla turned down someone else's olive branch.

Seeing Anla refuse, JK and Jessica also refused.

Julia could not help throwing up her hands. "Are you fools? Someone else offered two times more than Brian! Why aren't we leaving?"

Anla shook his head. "How much can it be? Our foundation isnt stable at all! At least we still have some hope on Brian's side. If we go out, are you satisfied with earning a few thousand a show and being forgotten?"
Julia thought for a moment. "You guys really think there's hope for Brian?"

"Anyway, didn't we have no hope in the past? We might as well follow him and gamble!"

Julia thought about it and threw the name card away as well. Since she had the chance, she would gamble with it!

Due to the show this time, Chen Yize had returned to the ranks of top-notch photographers. He had also obtained the opportunity to film Gu Zehan's show in advance.

The other photographers were jealous.

It was a pity that if they wanted to shoot the models on Gu Zehan's show, they would have to make an appointment now. If they wanted to shoot Shi Jin, the streets on both sides of Fifth Avenue would be packed.
At the same time, Gu Zehan was preparing for his next show.

During this period, he directly recommended Anla and the others to go on stage at a show designed by a friend of his.

"Aren't you afraid we won't come back after we go?" asked Anla.

"If Ihave the talent, you will always come back. Besides, if you have the talent, it will be an excellent promotion for me. Believe me, Anla, there are no eternal friends or enemies, but there are eternal interests."

Naturally, Anla believed him, so she wouldnt really leave. She could tell that Gu Zehan was talented and ambitious. More importantly, the fact that he could dig her out among millions of people proved that he had the ability to do the same for other models. All she needed to do was to maintain a good partnership.

When Shi Jin found out about this, she recalled Anla's achievements in her previous life. She knew that she relied not only on her legs and body, but also on her clear mind.
If one had a brain, they would be able to walk further in this glamorous and blurry world.

Gu Zehan focused on modifying his future designs.

Richard left too, so Shi Jin had nothing to do and went out for a walk.

She recalled that in her last lifetime, a bacterial infection in Africa was spread in France, and it later wreaked havoc in Africa, causing a large number of people to die and severe economic losses.
Later on, the Sun family took over and developed a vaccine to control the bacteria.

Because of this, the Sun family established a good relationship with Europe and inserted economic power into Africa.

In his previous life, Gu Jingyuan should have participated as well. However, due to the issue with his ears and the Sun family, not only were all his contributions erased, but he was also pushed out of the pharmaceutical industry.

Chapter 528: Cooperation With You

It was only natural for companies with good medical skills, such as the Sun family, to gain a foothold in the Four Big Families. After all, people had to live and die. Many people relied on families with powerful medical resources.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Shi Jin went to the various hospitals to take a look. She wanted to understand the situation first.

Based on her memories from her previous life, she could only lock onto the general location and could not determine which hospital it was.

After some thought, she could only give Gu Jingyuan a call.

"How are you doing overseas?"

"It's pretty good. I'm taking a stroll outside."

"Zehan didn't accompany you?"

"Second Brother is busy with his designs. By the way, Eldest Brother, there are bacterial infections wreaking havoc in Africa every year. Have you done any research on it?"

Speaking of medical problems, Gu Jingyuan's mood soared. Of course there are. Africa hasn't entered a modem society yet, and there are many complex pathogens. Every year, we send people over."

"I heard that a lot of rich patients in Africa have been going to France for treatment recently..."

"You mean, someone might bring the bacteria over? That's a good direction. I can ask my friend in the hospital."

'When Shi Jin saw that he could always connect the dots quickly, she naturally did not have to say much.

Gu Jingyuan's obsession with medical research was much higher than what outsiders imagined. Since he had such thoughts, he would definitely investigate it immediately.

After the hint, Shi Jin chatted with him for a while before ending the call.

When she returned to Gu Zehan's studio, the assistant was making a list of clients he had to see.

"These clothing companies are the main targets of our collaboration," the assistant said. "They have a wide network in Europe and America. We can only officially enter this market by working with them."

"What about Second Brother's market?"

"In the past, his market was only high-end and did not have a real company. Rather than calling it a clothing brand, it would be more accurate to call it his designer's personal fame. Now that the scale has changed, it will definitely be different."

The assistant's method was not wrong, but according to what Shi Jin knew, Sun Yijing had already spent a lot of money to meet the people in charge of these clothing companies.

Gu Zehan might have been alittle late. Moreover, Gu Zehan could not possibly fork out too much money and resources to deal with these big bosses. However, Shi Jin thought of a solution.

"Assistant Tang, come with me."

"Okay." The assistant agreed to Shi Jin's request.

"Who are we meeting?" The assistant got into the car and accompanied Shi Jin out.

"A minor celebrity, Eva."

"See her for what?"

"One of her movies, Wilderness, has already been wrapped up for a long time."

"Ive heard of it, but I heard that it's a serious flop."

"We're going to send her a gown."

"Why should we give it to her? She's not popular, and the movie isn't good either."

Shi Jin smiled. "Wilderness was about to receive a huge award, and Eva will become famous overnight. She will then become an evergreen in the film industry.

When she received the award that time, she only wore a casual outfit because no one was willing to lend her a gown. She was prideful and refused to lower her head and beg for help, but after that award, Eva never lacked gowns again.

Shi Jin admitted that her method this time had some element of opportunism. However, as long as she did not hurt anyone and took advantage of the situation, it was a gift from God, wasn't it?

Eva lived in a dilapidated apartment. She could see her current predicament.

When she opened the door and saw Shi Jin, she recognized her. "You're the main model who went on stage that day. What's your name again? Sorry, it's hard to remember your name. I really can't remember it."

"Shi Jin." Shi Jin did not mind. She did not like foreign names and it was not easy to remember them. "Eva, I'm here with Brian's assistant to discuss a collaboration with you."

"Come in and talk." Eva let them in.

'The apartment she lived in was very small. There was only a small living room and bed inside. In any big city, this kind of place was extremely expensive.

Being an artist who wasn't famous, one could not be too particular about the size of a place to stay.

"What cooperation?"

Shi Jin gave the assistant a look.

The assistant immediately took out a gown and placed it in front of Eva.

"Miss Shi, I don't know what you mean."

"Te seen your movies before, and I like them a lot. You've filmed so many movies, so I'm sure you'll do well. This time, it's said that your work is already participating in a domestic competition. I believe you'll definitely win an award."

Eva lit a cigarette. "Do you mind if I smoke?"

"Suit yourself."

"Do you smoke?" She passed the cigarette to Shi Jin.

Shi Jin declined politely.

The assistant didn't smoke either.

Eva took it back. "How can I win an award for sure? All the big productions that I've participated in before were support roles. This time, 'Wilderness' is just a small-scale production."

She did not believe that she could win an award.

As she got older, she knew more and more that she did not have any of the elements needed to win an award.

Perhaps her acting skills were not bad, but for the award, acting skills were not an important factor.

"Eva, I've seen all your movies. I believe that there will come a time when that will come. So, I'm giving this dress to you. Of course, other than this, it's also my selfish motive. You know, Brian is my brother. I also hope that the Best Actress award winner will wear his brand this time and fight for his glory. So, this dress isn't actually for you, but for your cooperation."

Eva glanced at the gown. It was grand and magnificent. It was indeed very nice, especially for walking down the red carpet.

Before Shi Jin arrived, her manager went around borrowing clothes for her. She wanted to borrow a slightly better brand, but she was rebuked. However, there were a few low-class brands that gave her manager dresses, but not only were they dirty, their sizes were also extremely inappropriate. Those brands even prohibited her from modifying them.

How could she wear them if she couldn't make alterations?

Eva refused stoutly and asked her agent to return the dress.

"Do you really think I can win an award?"

"I think you can," Shi Jin said sincerely. "As an actress, I've received a lot of inspiration from your performance. If you really can't, I can give you this dress as a gift. I won't lose out, right?"

No one dislikes hearing good things. Eva was no exception.

She was very satisfied with Shi Jin's words. "Alright, just because of what you said, I'll wear your gown on the red carpet next time. If I really win an award, I'll definitely promote it for you."

Shi Jin stood up to leave.

After coming out, the assistant was indeed confused. "This Eva looks so ordinary, can she really win an award?"

Chapter 529: Good People Remember Good Deeds

"Right now, Sun Yijing and Wu Haoyang are investing in those famous celebrities. Even if we send them over, they will reject us. On the other hand, these celebrities with great buried potential need us."

"Then why Eva?"

"Intuition."

Shi Jin did not explain much.

When she returned to Gu Zehan's side, he had already finished designing all his clothes, but he did not look very happy.

"Second Brother, what's wrong?"

"Although the clothes on this stage are different, the effects on the stage are exactly the same. There's nothing new about it." This was exactly what Gu Zehan was troubled about.

Wu Haoyang had invested a huge sum of money and hired a special effects team from Hollywood. It was said that they would decorate the stage like a dream.

With so much money invested, even the designers in the United States and France could not compare to them. Naturally, Gu Zehan would not burn money like them. Moreover, Gu Zehan did not want to burn money.
He had already tried several modes and changed the stage several times, but he was still unable to achieve a satisfactory result.

"Second Brother, have you heard of Holographic Projection Technology?"

"No. What's that?"

Shi Jin thought for a moment. It was normal that he had not heard of it before. In reality, it should have been a year later that someone had suggested such technology.

She explained briefly and said, "We can record the scenes during the rehearsal. When it's time to really go on stage, we can replay these scenes again to achieve a strong visual impact. This way, every model can not only wear one or two sets of your design, but an unlimited number of sets. As long as all of them are projected onto the big screen behind our runway, it will be fine."

"Very good!" Gu Zehan immediately understood what she was thinking, "But how do we achieve it?"

They did not have such an instrument, nor could they achieve such technology.

"Use the stupid method. Record it. Adjust it over and over until it reaches the point where when we are walking on the runway at the venue, the image and the projection can be perfectly integrated."

Gu Zehan immediately called the models over.

This was very demanding on everyone. However, with their previous success, these models were very confident in their future and happily agreed to continue rehearsing.

Actually, they were not the only ones who were working hard. There were many models who wanted to get on Gu Zehan's show.

Many models regretted going to Wu Haoyang's side. Wu Haoyang had agreed to pay them a high salary even if they didn't go on stage.

Of all the models, more than half did not go on stage. However, no matter how high the salary was, it was still limited. On the other hand, the amount of exposure and publicity that Gu Zehan received was quite high.

Anla and the others, who were originally unknown, now had their names in the modeling industry and did not need to worry about being invited.

Several big-name fashion designers even sent out invitations to Anla and the others.

Shi Jin, on the other hand, was already a popular person in the supermodel industry. She had only relied on one show to squeeze into the supermodel industry.

How could a model who stayed with Gu Zehan not work hard?

Under Shi Jin and Gu Zehan's repeated experiments, the lighting effects had already reached a very good level. The stage effect was amazing.

The show had officially begun.

This time, Gu Zehan did not specially promote the show. The show was already packed to the brim.

The people sitting in the first few rows were all reputable figures. Compared to last time, it was a complete change.

When Chen Yize came over, the assistant welcomed him with a smile and specially arranged a passage for him. He was the first photographer to enter and they even left a VIP seat for him below the stage.

The other photographers could only watch him with envy.

Chen Yize, who was in the middle of two big shows, did not idle either. In between these two shows, there were several groups of photos he had been working on himself.

His pure speed, his open-handedness, and the inspiration Shi Jin had given him made him retum to his peak.

Several fashion magazines also used his photos as a poster for the international fashion show.

Chen Yize had returned to being a top photographer.

"Shi Jin, have you finished your makeup?" Chen Yize walked in and greeted Shi Jin warmly.

"Yes, we can start now."

Chen Yize had already thought of what kind of photos to take for Shi Jin and what style to use, but when he saw her today, he was still amazed by her and his breathing quickened.

She was dressed in black, making her skin look even colder and whiter, as if it had been photoshopped.

"Photographer Chen, I have a question for you."

As Chen Yize took pictures, he said, "Feel free to ask. I'll tell you everything I know."

"Last time, you were the first to arrive when there weren't many photographers. You also know that the series of photos you took back then made me and our models appear in the industry. It brought us a lot of traffic and turned our situation around. Why did you think of shooting us in the beginning?"

Chen Yize laughed. "Well, it's not a secret, so you don't have to thank me too much. I've been out of inspiration for the past two years, and I'm also in a down-and-out position. It's hard to say whether the previous pictures I took saved you or you guys saved me. Initially, I planned to shoot Wu Haoyang's models, but my little nephew begged me to come to your side."

"Who is your nephew?"

"Chen Cheng," Chen Yize said and continued filming. "Shi Jin, don't tell me you don't remember?"

Indeed, Shi Jin did not have a deep impression of him. However, after Chen Yize said that, he reminded her.

She remembered. "Chen Cheng, who is only a few years old?"

It was the child who was almost stepped on by a horse during Shi Jin's audition.

Back then, she had saved the child and thought that it was nothing much, so she did not take it to heart.

Later, when Yao Jiahong told her that the child's mother had sent her a gift of gratitude, she only accepted the greeting card and didnt accept the expensive skincare products.

In the end, the child still remembered?

"I think it was my sister-in-law who taught him to say that. Anyway, the child is my sister-in-law's life. My sister-in-law will say good things about you to everyone."

Shi Jin smiled. It was rare for her to feel so happy after helping someone.

She did not think of being repaid when she saved him. However, the person who was saved remembered this feeling in his heart and found an opportunity to retum it to her. It could be seen that good people remembered good deeds.

Since Chen Cheng and his mother insisted on doing this, she had to accept their good intentions.

"Photographer Chen, can you help me advertise? Just say that working with me and Brian will bring good luck.."

Chapter 530: Eastern Magic

"Of course. Besides, isn't that the truth?"

After Chen Yize finished taking pictures for her, he went to take pictures for the other models.

Soon, the show officially began.

This time, Shi Jin gave the first appearance spot to Anla.

Anla stepped onto the stage. After this period of training, her steps were even more skilled and confident. She placed her hands on her waist and walked out confidently.

After she walked out, the big screen behind her lit up. The other models followed her footsteps and walked forward at the same time.

Those with discerning eyes could tell that only the Anla in front was real, and the ones behind were projections. However, this was the first time such a visual effect was produced. The effect was shocking.

As far as the eye could see, beautiful dresses appeared one after another.

When the second model stepped onto the stage, the scene behind changed. It became another model wearing different costumes and projected behind her.

In other words, they could only display dozens of dresses in a normal show, while Gu Zehan could display hundreds of dresses in this show!

This was both satisfying and completely worth the price of the ticket. It was even more touching that his design skills were truly extraordinary. In such a short time, he could actually design so many perfect dresses and evening gowns.

When Shi Jin appeared on stage, there was an uproar below the stage.

She was wearing a tight black uniform with a prop gun on her pants. It was neat and clean, and she looked valiant.

When she appeared, the other models on the stage behind her were all wearing the same uniform. In contrast to the gown and dress design earlier, the entire scene was extremely handsome.

Chen Yize's hands were tired from taking photos, but he still felt that it was not enough. He pressed the shutter tirelessly.

After the show ended, the applause from the audience did not stop.

Brian and Shi Jin's names appeared frequently on various social media platforms.

Videos of the show appeared one after another, and the still photos kept refreshing the social platforms. This time, Gu Zehan managed to stir up a huge market at a small cost.
Wu Haoyang's popularity was far from Gu Zehan's.

The names of Anla and Julia began to be mentioned frequently. Even if they were placed next to Austine and Sun Ning, no one would say that they were unworthy.

Brian's returm after two years had shocked the international fashion industry once again. He had also used his abilities to tell everyone that designing and fashion shows were not something that only Westerners could handle. As long as one had talent, they could stand at the top of the industry.

Sun Yijing started to panic.

Austine and Fiona had been used, and even Sun Ning had been poached, but Wu Haoyang's designs still failed. How was he going to take over the European and American markets?
The big boss of the fashion industry whom she had urgently contacted was now sitting opposite her, chatting and laughing with her.

Sun Yijing gave them a high discount and provided them with a lot of convenience to do business in Country S. She used this as an excuse to move them.

"Miss Sun, your suggestion is indeed very favorable. The next time we meet, I think we can discuss the details of the contract while having coffee."

These big shots had worked with Gu Zehan before, but now that Sun Yijing was involved, they turned to her. After all, businessmen had to maximize their profits.

Sun Yijing smiled. "Okay. Shall we meet for a drink tomorrow night at 8 pm?"

"Okay."

They reached an agreement.

That night. The award ceremony for the highest award in French film, the Caesar Award, was in full swing.

The Caesar Award's position in France was equivalent to the Oscar Award's position in the United States and even the entire world.

Eva was nominated for "Wilderness," but no one thought she would win.

It was a low-budget movie, a small production, and the box office was average. There were no famous celebrities, and the director was just an ordinary person.

That night, when Eva walked onto the red carpet, the host didn't even talk to her. Instead, he kept talking to the popular movie stars who were expected to win awards.

There were even some people who were discussing how Eva had stolen the limelight and dressed so beautifully.

Eva gritted her teeth as she replayed Shi Jin's words in her mind. That beautiful Eastern face was very sincere when she spoke, but how trustworthy was she?

She clenched her fists tightly, hoping to prove her words.

"The winner of the Caesar Film Award for Best Female Lead is... Eva Kirodinovs from 'Wilderness'!"

"Eva, you won the award!" The people around her suddenly became enthusiastic.

Eva opened her eyes and stared at the big screen behind the host. Her face was fixed on it, and her name was printed on it.

"Eva!" The host's words jolted her out of her reverie.

Only then did Eva snap out of her daze and walk toward the stage in disbelief.

"Congratulations, Eva, you've won the Best Female Lead award. Do you have anything to say to everyone?"

Eva took the microphone and blurted out, "Thank you for the good luck Brian and Shi Jin brought me."

Everyone was puzzled.

She knew that she had said it too casually and added, "What I mean is, when Shi Jin gave me this gown previously, she said that she liked my acting skills and believed that I could win an award. I didn't believe it at that time, but look?"

Everyone laughed kindly.

"Oh, of course. I also want to thank the director, thank the whole crew for their hard work, and thank myself for persevering until now!"

The news of Eva winning the award naturally spread like fire. Her award represented the pinnacle of acting skills for the female lead in France.

What she did not know was that this was the beginning of all her glory.

After she won the award, Brian and Shi Jin, who were mentioned in her speech, would naturally receive attention. Her evening gown also caught everyone's attention.

"I heard that wearing Brian's brand can bring good luck!"

"Seriously?"

"Do you guys still remember the photographer called Chen? He was already at his lowest point, but now he's back at his peak and starting to work with big shots."

"In that case, Eva was also a nobody."

"There's also Anla, a completely nameless female model who has already received invitations from all the major shows!"

"The brand Brian has Eastern magic!"

All of a sudden, orders regarding the brand Brian increased in all major shopping malls.

Those socialites, celebrities, and models who were going to buy clothes were going to buy them anyway, so why not buy the brand Brian?

The design of this brand was really good. Even Eva, who was ordinary looking, could be brought out by Brian's designs. Who wouldn't want beautiful clothing?

After Eva, there were a few other artistes who received good news after wearing Brian's designs as well. They were all custom-made clothes from Brian's brand that Shi Jin specifically gifted them..

Chapter 531: You're Still The Biggest Contributor

They were about to have good luck anyway, Shi Jin had just taken advantage of the opportunity.

When news of this spread, Brian's orders became even more explosive.

The few big shots who wanted to sign a contract with Sun Yijing started to hesitate. They had prioritized their own interests. That was why they had abandoned Gu Zehan, whom they had been working with all along, and turned to Sun Yijing to discuss the upcoming collaboration. However, as the two big shows ended, Brian's reputation and brand value continued to expand.

The benefits that Sun Yijing offered were no longer enough to offset the benefits that Gu Zehan could bring, Especially with Eva's free publicity, they saw the unlimited possibilities of Brian's future.

No one wants to do bad business.

Coincidentally, Gu Zehan called his assistant and invited them to sit down and discuss it.

Sun Yijing was also afraid that something would happen if she didn't act quickly.

She secretly regretted not signing the contract last night.

As soon as the news about Eva came out, the number of orders from Brian increased. Now there was probably a change.

She and her assistant started to worry. They called the bosses before noon. However, the other party tactfully expressed that it was not convenient now.

Because they were supposed to meet at night, Sun Yijing couldn't pester them, so she could only wait patiently. However, when she went to meet them that night, the big shots really did not come. It was only their secretaries who came, and they were extremely perfunctory.
Sun Yijing's heart turned cold. She had spent a lot of money and done a lot of publicity. Yet she had not managed to secure a single contract!

Wu Haoyang and Sun Ning didn't dare to say anything about it.

The design was done by Wu Haoyang, and the main show was done by Sun Ning. Although they did what they had to do, there were so many variables outside the show that they didn't expect.

Gu Zehan's studio.

At this moment, a banquet was held.

According to domestic rules, Gu Zehan had prepared a red packet for everyone.

Everyone received their red packets and held their glasses of red wine in excitement.

Anla counted the cash in the red packet and said, "I really like your Eastern traditions and etiquette!"

"I also like Western traditions and etiquette." Shi Jin clinked glasses with her. After all, being able to open the red packet and see how much money was inside was a very generous gesture.

"Brian, do we still have a chance to work together?" Anla stopped Gu Zehan.

"I do have an opportunity..."

Anla threw him a wink, releasing her charm. "I want to hear it."

"This time, my design has been nominated for the finals of the International Fashion Show competition. During the finals, the designers who are nominated will have their works on the same stage. Anla, I'll book your next schedule."

"Okay, you got me."

"So where will the finals be held this time?" When no one else was around, Gu Zehan was drinking on the balcony when Shi Jin walked over.

Gu Zehan said, "Take a guess."

"Could it be in Country $?"

"You're right." Gu Zehan took a sip of wine. "Sun Yijing is dedicated to hosting the competition in the country and has done a lot of work. She has also given support to various aspects in the capital. In this way, Wu Haoyang can at least get a placing, or even win the championship. This way, she can still compete with me for the market."

"She's really scheming, but it's really impressive for us to force her to this extent."

Gu Zehan raised his glass at her. "You're still the biggest contributor. I have to toast you."

"Wake up, think of Fu Xiuyuan."

At the mention of Fu Xiuyuan, Gu Zehan really sobered up. His back felt cold. How would he dare to continue toasting Shi Jin?

Shi Jin picked up a glass of red wine and clinked it against his glass. "To Second Brother."

She took a long drink, and a distinct blush appeared on her face.

Gu Zehan smiled and stroked her hair.

The assistant received Eva's call and passed it to Shi Jin.

"I'm sorry, Shi Jin, that I had to contact you this way."

"Congratulations, Eva. You deserve this award."

"Hahahaha, I have to thank myself for my hard work." Eva didn't stand on ceremony with her. "Of course, I still have to thank you. Otherwise, I wouldn't necessarily be the best actress, but I would definitely be the worst dressed in the world."

"I heard you've reached a long-term partnership with Brian?"

"Oh, other than Brian, what other brand can I afford?" Eva said exaggeratedly. "I'm kidding, if I work with Brian for a long time, I think I can get more mysterious Eastern power. Guess what, I already got the invitation to act in the "Superhero" series."

Superhero was the most famous movie series in Hollywood. It was also very popular in Country S. It received all kinds of box office sales and fans.

There were all kinds of hero characters in Superhero. Obtaining any one of them could be said to be the guarantee of a ten-year acting career and stable income.

As long as she did not court death, she could stand tall in the film industry for at least ten years. No wonder Eva was so happy.

"Congratulations, Eva. You deserve that, too."

"Guess what, Shi Jin. I recommended you to act as one of the roles."

"Me?"

"One of them is a heroine who uses a gun. She's a retired policewoman and is very valiant. She looks exactly like you when you went on stage at the show that night. This was originally the image of an oriental beauty. I recommended you, and the director liked it the moment he saw your show."

It was said that Western society did not care about favors. In Shi Jin's opinion, interpersonal relationships were useful in any world.

Human relationships also involve interests. Under suitable circumstances, when two people had the same ability, would you prefer to choose a friend you knew or a stranger?

The answer was self-evident.

Shi Jin agreed, but did not treat it as something special. She was no longer the kind of girl who would be excited for a long time just because of an invitation to act in a movie.

A few days later, Shi Jin met Superhero director Jared.

As Jared admired Eva's acting skills, he gave her the role of a permanent heroine. The heroine that Shi Jin was going to act as was a newly added character and did not have many scenes. He wanted to see if this role could be accepted by the fans.

"Shi Jin, I'm giving Eva face, but how many scenes you can keep will depend on your performance." Jared had a strong desire to control the situation. He would edit the script at any time and remove the scenes of the unqualified actors.

"Jared, I relied on Eva now. I won't rely on her forever."

"I admire your courage, young lady. So let me see your strength, too.."

Chapter 532: Regret That She Didn't Learn Medicine

She was soon confirmed to play the role.

The Hollywood opportunity that the local starlets were fighting for was easily won by Shi Jin. However, for Hollywood, this was a very small matter.

Gu Jingyuan arrived in Paris.

When Shi Jin heard the news of his arrival, she knew that he had accurate information about the bacteria.

Gu Jingyuan asked her and Gu Zehan to dinner.

"Brother, are you here to celebrate the success of my show?" Gu Zehan complimented himself as soon as he sat down.

"Well, yes." Gu Jingyuan was gentle and calm. "But that's not the main reason."

Gu Zehan: What happened to brotherhood?

Shi Jin asked, "Brother, did you find anything at the hospital?"

"Right. We've discovered that bacteria like that have caused a lot of children to get sick in Africa. That's why we urgently need a vaccine to counter the bacteria. I'm here to do some research. The bacteria can't be brought back. I'll have to do some research here."

"Do you need my help?"

"Not for now. I'll call you whenever I need you."

Gu Zehan: I regret not learning medicine and being unable to interrupt.

"I heard that your show went very smoothly this time?" Gu Jingyuan was a very considerate big brother. He quickly changed the topic to something that everyone could accept.

"That's right. Shi Jin has helped me a lot. What do you think is going through her mind? She's always going on her own path. If it weren't for her, I would only have a bunch of designs and no show. It would have been very difficult to re-establish myself."

Gu Jingyuan also felt that his sister was indeed extraordinary. However, she was still his younger sister after all. Other than feeling proud of her, he did not probe further.

"Not only did Shi Jin help you, she also helped me before."

"Tell me about it, Big Brother."

Gu Jingyuan roughly told him about his ears and Li Juekai's leg injury.

Gu Zehan could not help but applaud. "That's really impressive. Big brother, I have to say this about you. Why can't you do what little sister can?"

"Shut up." Gu Jingyuan slapped the back of his head.

Shi Jin smiled. "Previously, Eldest Brother was mainly researching modern medical techniques, while I was researching ancient Chinese medicine techniques. This is not the same category. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. It's normal for Eldest Brother to not understand some things."

"Sigh, why is my sister so good with words?" Gu Zehan could not help reaching out to stroke her hair.

It was clearly a cold face, but in his eyes, Shi Jin was adorable.

After that meeting, Shi Jin was relieved to see Gu Jingyuan.

Sun Yijing wanted to destroy the entire Li family. However, from the looks of it nowy, it was no different from a fool's dream.

In the days to come, it was hard to say who among the Four Great Clans would take that spot.

Shi Jin and Gu Zehan returned to the country quietly and did not alert the fans.

Therefore when they arrived at the capital at eight in the morning, there were very few people in the airport.

Shi Jin and Gu Zehan chatted as they walked out of the airport. Gu Zehan naturally reached out to stroke Shi Jin's hair. Just as he reached out, he felt the cold air around him. He shuddered and looked up. Indeed, he saw Fu Xiuyuan standing there with a straight body and a calm expression.
His outstretched hand could no longer stroke her.

He tilted his head to look at Shi Jin. He saw his younger sister, who had a calm expression on her face and looked like she was still half-asleep, suddenly look like a leaf that had drunk its fill of rainwater. She perked up and ran towards Fu Xiuyuan.
Fu Xiuyuan's lips curled into a gentle smile. Before she could get close, he opened his arms.

When she came over, he held her tightly in his arms.

This scene made Gu Zehan, a bachelor who was only interested in clothes, suddenly feel like dating.

Song Fan came to help with the luggage and said, "Designer Gu, I'll send you back."

"Your Master Fu isn't working at this hour?" Gu Zehan pointed at the time on his watch.

Song Fan said, "Master Fu has already arranged for the next two days. How can he go to work?"

He looked at Gu Zehan as if he had never been in a relationship before.

Gu Zehan felt guilty and coughed lightly. He pushed his luggage and followed Song Fan into his car. Then he saw Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan getting into another car.

"Hey, I was going to say we should all have lunch together this afternoon."

Song Fan: This designer has never been in a relationship before!

Shi Jin stayed beside Fu Xiuyuan.

The moment she got into the car, she was drowned in his kiss.

After not seeing each other for more than ten days, Fu Xiuyuan's time seemed to have stopped, as if an entire century had passed. Only in this small hidden space could he pour out all his longing.

Shi Jin threaded her hands into his black hair. She felt like a long time had passed.

Next, she had to go to America to film that movie. It might take more than a month.

It seemed like she had to find a chance to talk to Fu Xiuyuan.

It was not until that night that Shi Jin had the time to tell him about it.

Fu Xiuyuan's expression was dark.

"A month?" His voice was not only hoarse, but also very dark.

Looking at his expression, Shi Jin felt that she was inconsiderate. She agreed without thinking.

Now that she had come to inform Fu Xiuyuan, it was obvious that she was forcing him to agree.

At the thought of this, she kissed his lips tenderly.

"Shi Jin." Fu Xiuyuan's voice became even more hoarse. "I really can't do anything to you."

As long as she gave him a look or a gentle act of weakness, he would be utterly defeated.

After Chu Ling returned, he brought a few big-name fashion resources with him.

Relying on the fact that the local consultation wasn't advanced enough, Sun Yijing made a big deal out of Wu Haoyang's show and Chu Ling's popularity in the fashion industry.

However, in reality, Chu Ling didn't receive any favor from them. Outsiders like him, who had no muscles and were always wearing makeup, were not popular overseas.

Sun Yijing had used her money to get these fashion resources, but the fans were very receptive to this.

This meant that their Brother was still popular. Not only that, he was still at the top, everyone else could only look up to him.

"Luckily, Brother isn't with Shi Jin. Only a rich girl like Sun Yijing is worthy of Brother!"

"That's right. Even if Brother doesn't belong to us, he can only belong to the daughter of a rich family with both looks and talent."

"I heard that Shi Jin went overseas as well.. Could it be... that she's still coveting our Brother?"

Chapter 533: Trying To Fraud Our Brother Again

"Anyway, no matter what her attitude is, our Brother doesn't like her!"

"Do you know that the Sun family is planning to hold an international fashion show competition this time? Brother will definitely have to go on stage and obtain more fashion resources! He will ascend!"

"I think that Shi Jin went overseas this time to fight for a role in Superhero. Haven't you guys heard? There are many starlets fighting for this role!"

"How is that possible? She may be beautiful, but her temperament doesn't match up, right?"

Chu Ling's fans had always spared no effort in stepping on Shi Jin, not to mention that Sun Yijing was behind this.

The International Fashion Show competition was approaching.

In this competition, apart from Wu Haoyang and Gu Zehan, there were ten other designers from other countries who were nominated for the finals.

Everyone had a fair and peaceful competition. No one was like Wu Haoyang, biting Gu Zehan like a mad dog.

This wasn't entirely a metaphor. In fact, Wu Haoyang was really a mad dog released by Sun Yijing.

In the past international fashion shows, there had never been a designer like Wu Haoyang who chose to compete with Gu Zehan in Paris, whether it was the venue or the time, and even booked all the models. However, Gu Zehan no longer cared about him.

"Chu Ling will be appearing in Wu Haoyang's final performance!"

"Shi Jin will appear as Brian's main model!"

As soon as the two pieces of news came out, Chu Ling's fans started arguing. "Are you trying to scam our brother again?"

"Why is Shi Jin everywhere?"

"Damn it, let our Brother go!"

"I think some women just won't give up their evil intentions. Brother already has a girlfriend, yet she still wants to be a mistress!"

"Women who want to be mistresses must be muddled!"

When the fans of so called top-tiered celebrities hurt people, they could distort the truth.

Gu Zehan got his assistant to edit Shi Jin's performance in Paris into a video and release it. He also released Chen Yize's various blockbuster photos.

Did Chu Ling think Shi Jin was someone who could be easily bullied?

When the video of Shi Jin's runway show was released, Chu Ling's fans were dumbfounded.

They did not expect that Shi Jin had already gone on several big shows. Her fashion and photos were top-notch, and she had even received the support of the famous photographer, Chen Yize.

On the other hand, Chu Ling, who had also gone for a long time, did not appear on stage, nor did he have any videos. There were quite a number of photos of him standing among the male models. However, for some reason, he, a top celebrity, was very timid among the male models and was not eye-catching at all. Even Gu Zehan, the designer, was more impressive than him.

Chu Ling's fans didn't apologize when they were slapped in the face. They just treated it as if nothing had happened. This was their usual tactic. They would remain silent in front of things that didn't benefit them, but if Shi Jin was the one being slandered and scolded, everyone would know about it.

However, in the eyes of passersby, Chu Ling's popularity was getting worse by the day.

Although the passersby didn't say anything, they could see everything.

On this trip to Paris, Sun Yijing had ended in a huge failure, but she was not satisfied.

When she returned to the capital, the pressure from her family made her feel uneasy.

The Sun family was a big family. For now, Sun Yijing's father had the power. Sun Yijing was indeed the daughter of a rich family who wouldn't let others have their way. However, she had many cousins. If she was careless, she would be replaced by these cousins who were eyeing her covetously.

She couldn't even win against the down-and-out Second Young Master of the Li Family, so she naturally received a lot of gossip.

Chu Ling sat beside her and comforted her gently.

Sun Yijing looked at him. "Chu Ling, this time, you have to go on the runway and do your best to mobilize your fans to promote the show."

"That's for sure. My manager has already contacted the big fans. They will spare no effort in promoting it."

"I won't hide it from you either. This time, Wu Haoyang must be the champion of the show. I'll continue to contact the judges."

Chu Ling knew that Sun Yijing was going to bribe the judges.

Actually, it wasn't really bribery. It was just like many other awards in the entertainment industry. The award given by the judges not only depended on the artist's ability and acting skills, but also balanced the relationships between the production companies and management companies.

Many awards seemed to be decided by works, but in reality, they were obtained by various companies. It was the same for the designers' grand prizes.

Sun Yijing had made up her mind to compete with Gu Zehan for resources and the market. She pushed Wu Haoyang out and naturally spared no effort.

"If there's anything you need me to do, just tell me." Chu Ling knew that when he was with Sun Yijing, he couldn't just be an artist.

"Let's use your popularity to stabilize the situation for now." Sun Yijing wasn't just an artist. She had a lot of responsibilities.

Soon, Sun Yijing met with four of the five judges.

One of them was really too lazy to participate in this battle. He refused to meet anyone or listen to any company, so he ended up at peace.

Sun Yijing had already won over most of the judges, so she didn't care about the only one.

Gu Zehan's assistant heard about this.

"Brian, Sun Yijing has already contacted the judges. I heard that the Sun family spent a lot of money to win the championship." The assistant was worried. "What do we do now?"

Gu Zehan was an innocent and romantic person. This was also the main reason why his designs were able to maintain a high standard. However, when it came to business, it was his weakness. He hated scheming, so he hated doing homework behind the scenes.

The entire company maintained this kind of atmosphere. Usually, they could rely on their talents to conquer the world. However, when it came to a despicable person like Sun Yijing, he felt a little powerless.

Gu Zehan was sewing the clothes of the main model of the show. He said lazily, "What can we do? Even if the judges want to collect money, they can't all be blind, right?"

"We can't just sit here and do nothing, can we?"

"So what do you suggest we do?"

The assistant: ".."

He really did not know what to do. Should he learn from Sun Yijing and bribe the judges?

Gu Zehan could not do such a thing, nor could he. Moreover, the judges were already in Sun Yijing's pocket. It would be too late to do something like this.

"Don't worry. The world can differentiate talent." Gu Zehan was not too worried.

He had participated in many competitions, big and small. He knew that whether he won the award or not, there were many calculations and factors..

Chapter 534: I Have An Idea

However, didn't he still win an award previously?

His attitude made the assistant feel relieved. However, the assistant still gave Shi Jin a call.

When Shi Jin received the call, Fu Xiuyuan was beside her.

She turned on the loudspeaker, and Fu Xiuyuan heard the assistant's words and Gu Zehan's attitude.

After hanging up, Fu Xiuyuan asked, "Is this championship very important?"

"Yes, the fashion industry overseas is quite interested in this award. If we win it, it will help stabilize Second Brother's market."

"What do you have in mind?"

"I think Second Brother was right. He insisted on himself and didn't need to do that behind the scenes. However, Sun Yijing's actions gave him too much pressure."

"I have an idea," Fu Xiuyuan said.

Shi Jin's eyes sparkled. "I want to hear it."

After Fu Xiuyuan finished speaking, she couldn't help but laugh. "No wonder Fu's Enterprise is so big, it's a top talent in many industries. Fu Xiuyuan, what is your heart made of?"

The International Fashion Show competition officially began.

Because Chu Ling spared no effort in promoting it, it was now widely known.

Everyone knew that Wu Haoyang was not only going to participate in the designer competition, but Chu Ling and Sun Ning were going to be his main models. It was also no secret that Shi Jin was going on stage.

The video of her appearing on stage was also being admired by many people. They were looking forward to this day.

Although Wu Haoyang had mixed blood, he still belonged in Country S. As someone from the same country as Gu Zehan, both of them received a lot of attention.

Passersby weren't interested in the fashion industry or the modeling industry. However, when they heard that this competition was to compete with foreigners, they still felt a huge sense of national honor.

In an instant, the supporters of Wu Haoyang and Chu Ling were divided into teams. The supporters of Gu Zehan and Shi Jin were also divided into teams. Before the competition even started, the supporters had already drawn their own positions.

On the day of the competition. The five judges were already seated at the front row.

In the super VIP room, where the visuals were the best, a few big shots from the fashion industry arrived. However, no one knew who was in the best seat in the middle.

They only knew that the person in that position must have an extraordinary background.

Only Shi Jin and her team knew that Fu Xiuyuan was in that position.

Below stage, the media bustled, while backstage, ten designers and their models were nervously making their final preparations.

Chu Ling and Sun Ning put on Wu Haoyang's best outfits respectively.

Shi Jin had also changed into the masterpiece that Gu Zehan was most satisfied with and was waiting on the stage.

Chu Ling glanced at Shi Jin and his breathing slowed.

Her skin was smooth and her body proportions were amazing. Her aura was not inferior to any of the international supermodels. She was like a princess, no, a queen among mortals.

Her expression was calm and distant. She was not surprised by the gaze that was thrown at her.

Below the stage, the audience had been waiting for a long time.

The models began their walk. And the ten designers' works started to appear on stage.

Sun Ning's appearance caused a small uproar. As the representative of Country S's most famous supermodel internationally, her status was evident.

She walked out in a dress designed by Wu Haoyang. Her signature catwalk did not belong to the strong type. Instead, it had an oriental softness to it. She raised her hands slightly and fully displayed her advantage.

Next was Chu Ling, who appeared as an artist.

Chu Ling had an advantage in height and looks, especially in the eyes of his fans. He was good at everything, and when he was cold, he indeed had the temperament of a supermodel. However, his supermodel aura was also because there weren't many male models present.

When Chu Ling appeared, the audience and fans gave him a round of applause, showing his popularity.

Today, his fans had specially formed a viewing team to support him. It was as if the venue was not a fashion show, but his personal stage.

The judges began to whisper to one another.

Sun Yijing sat still. Actually, she had been collecting information on all aspects. The judges, the fashion industry big shots, and the industry.

She wanted everyone to see that the huge market in $ Nation had a place in the world. And what she had was not only the market, but also a hugely popular artist like Chu Ling who could open the door to this market.

She had spent so much money to persuade the organizers to hold this show in China just to let everyone see it.

While the show was still ongoing, Chu Ling and Sun Ning received a lot of hot searches, hot comments, and all kinds of still photos.

[Chu Ling, you rock!)

"Brother, fly bravely!"

Sun Yijing was quite satisfied with the current situation. Until Shi Jin appeared.

She was dressed in a black velvet costume. The hem of her dress was long and dragged on the ground. Her upper body was tight, and every inch of her clothes was fitted to her waistline. Her long legs were exposed, and under the contrast of the black dress, she looked even fairer.

She was like a black swan, high up in the air, cold and ruthless. She was like a sharp blade that split open the multicolored splendor, or a shooting star that streaked across the eyes of the people in the darkness.

Gu Zehan was best at using such a large area of pure colors to display luxurious designs. He was also good at using the best material to show off such pure colors.

For someone who couldn't handle the color, it was easy for it to look heavy and depressing, but on Shi Jin, the clothes were shining brightly.

The audience had been silent for a long time, but when Shi Jin appeared, it caused a commotion.

The fans began to raise their support banners in an orderly manner. However, no one shouted, nor did they turn the scene into Shi Jin's personal show like Chu Ling's fans.

Everyone silently expressed their support and followed the order of the scene.

This was because many of Shi Jin's fans who were present today were actually from the industry. They had witnessed Shi Jin's rise and accompanied her growth. Now, they had witnessed her pioneering a new field.
Below the stage, the judges began to whisper among themselves.

After Shi Jin left, she returned backstage.

Gu Zehan gave her a thumbs up.

The assistant walked over and smiled. "Not bad, Shi Jin. You're getting better."

"It's all thanks to everyone."

As Shi Jin was speaking, Sun Yijing walked over from the front desk. She had a victorious smile on her face.

She did not know what rank Gu Zehan would get, but Wu Haoyang would definitely get first place today.

"Are you going to start celebrating now, Shi Jin?" Sun Yijing's words were not vicious, but it wasn't the first time Shi Jin had met her.. How could she not understand her meaning?

Chapter 535: Why? Shouldn't I?

"It's indeed a little too early to celebrate. We should come after we win the championship," Shi Jin replied.

Sun Yijing smiled. She didn't know if she should say that Shi Jin was really naive or stupid.

She was still dreaming of becoming the champion?

Sun Yijing said, "Sure, I'll come and participate when you win the championship. However, if Wu Haoyang wins the championship, Shi Jin, you don't have to stand on ceremony. Come and join our celebration with Gu Zehan. Oh, I forgot. It might be inconvenient for you to come. Otherwise, if the outside world finds out, they'll think that you're here to chase after Chu Ling."

There was a hint of arrogance in her words.

That was true. If not for the fact that being with Chu Ling was a blow to Shi Jin, why would she have chosen to date Chu Ling?

Like many ignorant fans, she always had the wrong impression of Shi Jin. She really thought that Shi Jin treated Chu Ling as a treasure and would chase after him relentlessly.

The comers of Shi Jin's lips curled up into a smile. "Miss Sun, perhaps all of you think that Chu Ling is very valuable. However, I'm sorry, but that's just a waste of time. If you stay with him for too long, you will inevitably be affected. I don't dare to get close to him. Miss Sun, you have to be careful too."

Shi Jin said this so seriously that Sun Yijing couldn't help, but take it to heart. When she left, she thought about it carefully. Although Chu Ling's popularity had fallen, he still had a reputation as a top celebrity. Why would he bring her down?

At the thought of this, Sun Yijing felt that Shi Jin was only jealous of what she couldn't have.

All of the designers' costumes had been displayed on stage and the awards ceremony was held that night.

All the designers stood in front of the stage.

Shi Jin had changed into casual clothes and was watching the stage.

Fu Xiuyuan's plan was actually very risky, but somehow, she believed that he would succeed. However, before the final results were out, even if she trusted Fu Xiuyuan, Shi Jin could not help worrying.

As the organizer of the show and the biggest investor of the show, Sun Yijing was invited to speak on stage.

"It's our honor to be able to hold this international fashion show in our country. It's also an opportunity for us to develop. This represents the development of Country S's fashion industry. It has already entered the top of the world and will be able to develop well in the future. The judges we invited today are all renowned experts in the industry. They have always adhered to the principle of fair development and work hard to find new talents for this industry..."

The assistant sat beside Gu Zehan and shrugged. "She's starting to put gold on the judges' faces. She's creating conditions for Wu Haoyang to win an award."

"Who cares? Listen to her."

"The judges are already so 'fair', do we still need her to continue?"

After Sun Yijing finished speaking, the award ceremony officially began.

One of the judges was also the one who worked the most with Sun Yijing. As the representative of the judges, he started to give out awards. "The person who won the bronze medal is... William from Germany. Congratulations! His design is unrestrained and passionate..."

The audience applauded.

Sun Yijing stood at the side, her heart as steady as a mountain.

"The person who won the runner-up is Leon Moyev, who has been famous for a long time in France. He is famous for his romantic and delicate designs..."

Some people below the stage started to feel uneasy, while others started to look forward to it.

"I wonder if the champion this time will be Wu Haoyang or Gu Zehan."

"Wu Haoyang is more likely. After all, he's Sun Yijing's cousin. The Sun family paid a lot for this competition."

"They have this relationship? But I think Gu Zehan's design is more impactful."

"But you forgot that we're here to support Chu Ling."

"Fine. For our Brother."

"For our Brother!"

The judge held the microphone and began to announce, "I hereby announce that the winner of the championship is a talented man who has amazed New York, Paris and London time and time again with his talents. He is a rare talent who has always used his designs to impress everyone. He is... Brian, Gu Zehan!"

The moment that was said, the audience applauded.
Some people, such as Chu Ling's fans, did not applaud, but to Shi Jin's fans and many professionals present, this result was well deserved.

Actually, during the two shows in Paris, many professionals had predicted that Gu Zehan would definitely win.

The ability and talent he displayed in those two shows had already beaten Wu Haoyang, There was no need for him to show anything in the finals.

Of course, according to the rules and procedures of the competition, everyone still had to compete in the finals. However, there was no doubt about the process and outcome.

Sun Yijing's expression changed.

How could that be? She stared at the judges below the stage, unable to believe that they had given such an outcome.

Chu Ling and Sun Ning were also confused.

Forget about Chu Ling. To him, the modeling stage was not the main stage. It was just a support. It was beneficial to win, but it was not completely meaningless to lose. However, Sun Ning was different. She relied on this to make a living. When she terminated her contract with Gu Zehan and joined Wu Haoyang, her international ranking fell.

This time, she was counting on this competition to give herself a boost and help her return to her original ranking, even surpassing her original ranking. However, things didn't go as she wished. She was destined to have no fate with those rankings. And even her international ranking will fall further.

"Brian, you actually won the championship!" The assistant was surprised and excited.

"Why? Do I not deserve it? Why do you sound so surprised?"

"You know I don't mean that!"

Below the stage, a smile appeared on Shi Jin's lips as she glanced at the top VIP seat.

The judge continued, "We also want to award Wu Haoyang with an Outstanding Design Award. His performance in this competition was really good. His design was also very refreshing. It's well-deserved to award him with the Outstanding Design Award."

Although the judges came out to help Wu Haoyang and helped him save some pride, for Sun Yijing and Wu Haoyang, this wasn't the result they wanted.

At the end of the competition, Sun Yijing's trending searches and strong publicity posts, which she had bought beforehand, worked together and praised Wu Haoyang for winning the Outstanding Design Award.

However, when everyone clicked on it and saw that the actual champion was Gu Zehan, they couldn't help laughing their heads off.

Of course, the industry knew what it meant to be the champion, and how the Outstanding Design Award came about.

That night was destined to be a sleepless night for Sun Yijing.

Gu Zehan, on the other hand, received a lot of orders and cooperation messages.

Chapter 536: Do You Think I Don't Hate You?

During the celebration, the assistant really couldn't understand why Sun Yijing didn't win the championship despite spending so much money.

"Do you understand what's going on, Brian?"

"Ask Shi Jin."

The assistant looked towards Shi jin.

Shi Jin smiled and said, "In the beginning, Sun Yijing did bribe the judges. However, the other designers all had people backing them. How could they let her do that? Therefore, all the big shots and companies behind the various designers were mobilized to speak to the judges. They expressed that they must let their own company win the award."

"Oh, then who did the judges listen to?"

"Of course, the judges can't offend any of them. They can only balance the pros and cons of giving points over and over again. They consider giving points, but they don't dare to give too high a score to the person they need to protect. After all, when the total score is calculated, the highest score has to be removed. The total score is also determined by special procedures. They can't make the decision on their own."

The assistant understood. "That's why they wanted to protect too many people. They were afraid that the person they protected wouldnt get a high score, but they were also afraid that the person they were against would get a high score. However, they couldn't give a high score at will. In the end, Brian, who didn't look for any judges, got the highest score under such a coincidence."

"How can my second brother's design be a coincidence?"

"Yes, he deserves it! He deserves it! It looks like it's more important to stay true to your heart in this industry!"

Shi Jin felt that this assistant was quite cute. No wonder Second Brother had been using him for so many years.

Staying true to oneself was the most important, but external forces were not completely unimportant.

However, it was really difficult for ordinary people to control this kind of relationship. If Fu Xiuyuan hadn't mentioned it, Shi Jin would have felt that things had fallen into a dead end.

Of course, Fu Xiuyuan was also involved in this. He constantly released news to sow discord between the people behind this group of designers, causing them to lose their judgment in this complicated situation. In the end, when the results came out, it was the most beneficial for the most talented one.

When it came to manipulating people's hearts and controlling the business situation, Shi Jin couldn't help, but admire Fu Xiuyuan.

After this international fashion show competition, Sun Yijing's plans to stop Gu Zehan's career fell through.

Gu Zehan's brand was like a hot knife through butter in $ Nation and Europe. It had entered a period of stable development.

Shi Jin had also gained a lot. As a model, she was ranked 15th on the international supermodel rankings. This was mainly because she didn't put much thought into it, so her ranking couldn't continue to rise.

At the same time, Anla officially signed with Gu Zehan's company. Her supermodel ranking rose to 12th place, and Julia and the other three entered the top 100.

After bringing so many models into the top 100, Gu Zehan once again proved to the world the value of his brand pushing people and his taste in discovering models.

Sun Ning, who was originally in the top ten, had fallen out of the top fifty due to successive defeats. Her commercial value was greatly reduced, and her image value also fell rapidly, unable to recover.

Gu Zehan was designing at home when his assistant received Sun Ning's call.

"Brian is very busy and may not have time to see you. Why don't you call him yourself?" The assistant tactfully declined.

"Assistant Tang, help me transfer the phone..." Sun Ning pleaded.

If she had not called Gu Zehan and realized that she had been blocked, she would not have called her assistant so humbly. Now she had no one else to look for.

Sun Yijing didn't succeed in her fight with Gu Zehan and lost a lot of money in the Sun family. Sun Yijing had also changed her way of fighting. It was impossible for her to keep chasing after Gu Zehan. Sun Ning didn't know what she was going to do next or what her motive was, but Sun Ning knew that her focus would no longer be on the fashion industry.

If she couldn't follow Sun Yijing, when Sun Ning went overseas, many big shots wouldn't let her be the main show. No one was willing to bring a model who was getting worse and worse. If this continued, her ranking would only get lower and lower.

The only way out for her was to revert to Gu Zehan.

The assistant said, "How about this? I'll ask him. If he refuses to answer, there's nothing I can do."

The assistant walked up to Gu Zehan and deliberately did not cover the microphone. He asked, "Brian, Sun Ning called. Do you want to answer?"

"I'm busy," Gu Zehan replied concisely.

"If you don't answer, I'm hanging up?"

"Do you have a lot of time on your hands?"

The assistant did not dare to say anything else. He walked out and said to Sun Ning on the phone, "Did you hear that? Have you given up?"

"Assistant Tang..."

"Hey, don't beg me. It's useless to beg me. Do you think I don't hate you? It's just that I'm busy with work and getting my bonus, so I don't have time to hate you. Goodbye, I won't see you again."

He hung up.

On the other end, Sun Ning's heart was dead.

In the show that Shi Jin walked overseas, her action of pulling out a gun and pretending to shoot was simply too valiant and handsome. It captivated many fans.

Yao Jiahong received many private messages from his fans. "Brother Yao, are you sure you don't want Shi Jin to play such a role?"

"Brother Yao, please choose a similar script for Shi Jin!"

"Brother Yao, I heard that the Hollywood blockbuster Superhero is going to produce a retired female police officer hero. The image in the comic is an Asian face. Everyone is guessing that they will find an Asian person to play this heroine called Pitaya. Can't you fight for it?"

On Yao Jiahong's side, he had already signed the contract to play the role of Pitaya.

It was just that Hollywood hadn't started their publicity yet. They had their own publicity plans and hadn't announced it to the public yet, so Yao Jiahong naturally couldn't reveal it. Therefore he only replied, "We will definitely fight for more suitable roles for Shi Jin. Don't worry."

Everyone was not satisfied with this reply, but they also knew that managers had their own workflow, so it was useless for fans to be too forceful.

The fans couldn't force Yao Jiahong, but they could edit the production themselves.

The images of Shi Jin were edited by the fans into a two-minute short film called 'Superhero Pitaya'.

When the short clip came out, fans reposted and admired the screen. However, there were soon some discordant voices.

The role of Pitaya was based on an Asian face when it first appeared in the comics. Therefore, the female celebrities from several countries were all itching to get their hands on this role.

There were a lot of people in S Nation and there were also a lot of celebrities. Hence, the competition for this role was getting more intense.

There were many female artistes who were close to 30 years old who were facing a transformation and breakthrough. There were also many female artistes in their twenties who wanted to surpass their peers..

Chapter 537: Normal And Confident

Shi Jin's fans directly edited this short film, offending a large group of female artistes and their fans. Unknowingly, many competitors became enemies.

Although this was a common occurrence in the entertainment industry, Shi Jin still became the public enemy of these fans.

"Just her? Just her? Did she really think that she would make it onto the international stage just because she walked the runway?"

"Ha, some people really don't even know what they are worth. They can go to heaven just by doing a show?"

"Actually, don't you think that some people have to meddle in every industry and might not be able to do anything well in the end?"

"In any case, I'm not optimistic about her development. She's everywhere, but not good at anything."

"Have you guys heard of the old saying, 'Half a bottle of water makes a sound? Perhaps it's because Shi Jin knows that she won't be able to reach the top in any industry, so she wants to try every industry."

"That's right. Pitaya could never look like her."

Shi Jin's fans naturally wanted to argue with them. The other families joined forces and openly mocked Shi Jin as a "bootlicker".

It meant that in order to get a certain role, she would publicly make her fans kneel down and lick the investors' boots.

When the words reached Yao Jiahong's ears, he first restrained Shi Jin's fans and made a public statement. "Shi Jin's schedule is very full now. When she has news, she will inform everyone. We won't kneel down and ask for resources, but if the right resources come to us, we won't reject them either."

When he said that, many people stopped talking. Only a celebrity named Song Yue did not stop.

In the past two years, Song Yue had acted in several popular idol dramas and gained a lot of fans. Her momentum was quite good. However, it was probably because she was too naive that she felt that the good luck in life would always fall on her. Among all the celebrities who fought for the role of Pitaya, she felt that her chances of winning were the highest.

When she realized that Shi Jin was also fighting for this resource, she couldn't help criticizing Yao Jiahong, "A suitable resource? You're making it sound like Shi Jin would really be casted for Pitaya."

Many fans knew about her alternate account. Once she said that, it was equivalent to openly competing with Shi Jin for resources.

The outsiders thought that Song Yue was overestimating herself, but she felt good about herself.

Yao Jiahong and Shi Jin ignored her. Most importantly, given her status, Shi Jin really did not need to bother with her.

However, those with low celebrity rankings would hope to see those with high celebrity rankings tearing at each other. Those with low celebrity rankings would always be the beneficiaries. The number of trending searches would not decrease, and passersby would also become increasingly familiar with her name.

Song Yue got a taste of fame. Every two to three days, she would release some news about Pitaya. Those who did not know would think that she was really going to act as a Pitaya.

Actually, she was not completely without confidence.

The company behind her was backed by a multinational corporation with a lot of money. They had indeed been fighting for this resource for her and had made great progress. However, these were all clowns and Shi Jin did not take them seriously.
Currently, she was preparing for a music award, the Mercury Music Awards.

The Mercury Music Awards were extremely famous throughout Europe. It was originally a national award, but it later encompassed all of Europe.

Now, their reputation had already left Europe and were gradually accepting musicians from other continents into the competition for this award.

For example, this year, the Mercury Music Awards had already begun accepting Asian singers into the competition.

As everyone knows, due to historical and economic reasons, Asia's cultural output has always been at a disadvantage. In recent years, due to the rise of the economy, it has slowly begun to enter a larger and wider stage and was recognized.

When Shi Jin received the invitation, she naturally did not want to give up her original profession.

"I've already decided to participate. Let's announce it directly," Shi Jin said to Yao Jiahong.

"Okay, but... Sun Yijing and Chu Ling have also been invited."

Shi Jin: ".."

Why were there these two people everywhere?

However, Sun Yijing and Chu Ling were indeed singers, so it was easy for them to be invited.

"Forget about them," Shi Jin said.

In fact, the passersby had long felt that Chu Ling could not be compared to Shi Jin. It had become a classic joke when they said that Shi Jin still wanted to pursue Chu Ling.

However, Chu Ling's fans were all ordinary yet strangely confident. They always felt that Shi Jin still had to woo their Brother, who was on the brink of being forgotten, which was why this matter was mentioned from time to time.

"Shi Jin!" Fu Heyan walked quickly towards Shi Jin the moment she entered.

Qin Sinian, who was following behind her, turned pale in fright.

Shi Jin immediately walked towards Fu Heyan and asked Fu Heyan to not walk so quickly so that Qin Sinian would not be too worried.

"Sister, how has your body been recently?" Shi Jin saw that her abdomen had already started protruding, but her face did not have the usual swelling that a pregnant woman usually had. Instead, there was a kind of gentleness and magnanimity. She already knew in her heart that Fu Heyan's situation must be extremely good.

"Look at me, I can eat, sleep, and jump..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Sinian grabbed her waist from behind, afraid that she would really jump up.

"I can tell." Shi Jin sat down first.

Fu Heyan couldn't speak to her while standing, so she sat down as well.

Only then did Qin Sinian get down to business. "Heyan has been going for check ups on time, but I feel uneasy, so I wanted to ask you to take a look."

"I told him that you're busy, so how could you come over from time to time to waste your time? But your brother-in-law refuses to listen." Fu Heyan was helpless.

"How can it be a waste to look at my niece?" Shi Jin immediately felt her pulse. "It looks like my niece is doing very well."

Qin Sinian's tense expression finally relaxed.

"I haven't seen you in a long time. Stay for lunch," Fu Heyan said. "I have a lot to tell you."

Qin Sinian rolled up his sleeves, stood up, and headed straight for the kitchen.

"This..." Shi Jin was astonished.

"After I got pregnant, your brother-in-law mastered the skills of a head chef. As long as he's not busy, he's always the one cooking. Today, I'll let you and Xiuyuan taste his cooking."

Shi Jin said enviously, "An exceptional man."

Fu Xiuyuan was walking down the stairs when he saw this scene. He silently opened the video website, clicked on the gourmet section, and selected the culinary section.

The Mercury Music Awards would be held in Paris a month later. Hence, Shi Jin went to America to film Superhero first.

This time, Fu Xiuyuan adjusted his schedule and went with Shi Jin.

Song Fan really admired Master Fu. For the sake of his trip to America, he had forced himself to finish all his work for the past month.

He had decided to check on the American branch company's performance. Now, the senior executives of the American branch company were probably unable to sit still..

Chapter 538: Ignore Her

At the airport, everyone was wearing masks. Shi Jin did not inform her fans of her schedule, so not many fans came to send her off. Only two or three big fans managed to get some information from Yao Jiahong and followed her to the airport.

"Shi Jin, I wish you all the best."

"Shi Jin, when the time comes, please make an official announcement. We must make an official announcement as soon as possible so that we can face slap a certain someone."

Shi Jin took their pens and signed her autograph for them. "I can give you autographs, but please take back your gifts. I'll inform you immediately if the news is official."

"That's great! But the gifts..."

"I really can't accept any more gifts. I'm going abroad this time, so it's not convenient for me to take them. It would be a waste to throw them away. Bring them back for your own use."

The fans could only reluctantly put away the gifts.

A group of people walked towards them. It was very grand. Compared to Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan, where there were only a few people, there were dozens of people there.

As they got closer, everyone could see that the person who came was Song Yue. She was the artist who had the highest chance of getting the role of Pitaya.

The public opinion in the country had basically agreed that Song Yue was the most promising. Therefore, the other celebrities had all given up and stopped fighting for it. They also stopped sending out publicity posts.

"Shi Jin, are you going to America?" Song Yue greeted her with a smile.

"Uh huh." Shi Jin nodded.

"So it looks like we're going to the audition together?"

Shi Jin's fans wanted to say that Shi Jin had already gotten the role, but when they remembered that they couldn't say it, they held back.

Shi Jin did not say much in front of strangers. The smile on Song Yue's face deepened. "Then remember to book a plane ticket back earlier. I'm afraid it won't be easy."

There was a deeper meaning to her words. It was as if she was certain that Shi Jin would return immediately.

Instead of staying behind for a month of filming.

"Then you should too," Shi Jin replied.

Song Yue didn't take her words seriously. She walked past Shi Jin and left.

The fan comforted Shi Jin. "Shi Jin, don't take it to heart."

"Do I look like I care?"

The fans laughed. Shi Jin had always been calm, but she always managed to get a lot of resources without anyone noticing. Her performance was worthy of these resources.

Everyone was actually very assured.

Who doesn't know how to boast? However, only real results were the best!

When they arrived in New York, Shi Jin didn't stay at the hotel arranged by the production team. Yao Jiahong had already informed them beforehand that Shi Jin had a place to stay.

Since that was the case, the production team would not care too much. However, this time, they were filming in Hollywood.

Although this place was remote, due to the development over the years, every inch of land was worth gold. So the staff from the production team were surprised that Shi Jin had a place to stay.

Naturally, Shi Jin stayed with Fu Xiuyuan.

Fu Xiuyuan's small villa here had always been empty, but people cleaned it all year round so it was very clean and tidy. Moreover, Song Fan had already arranged for someone to clean it in advance so it was completely ready for being lived in.

Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan's luggage had already been delivered and organized by the nanny.

By the time Shi Jin entered the house, it already felt no different from her usual place.

When Shi Jin walked in, she could not help but ask, "Fu Xiuyuan, why do you have so many villas and residences?"

"Real estate used to be cheap, and I often went on business trips."

"So you bought a villa wherever you went?"

"More or less." Fu Xiuyuan usually didn't like staying in hotels, so he bought all sorts of properties.

Thinking about it now, the profits brought by the appreciation would be hundreds of times more than the investment back then.

Shi Jin had to admit that Fu Xiuyuan's small habit resulted in a shocking amount of wealth and profit.

This might be the true strength of a capitalist.

The arrangements for Shi Jin's scenes in Superhero would be carried out within this month.

On the second day of her arrival, she adjusted to her jet lag slightly and started filming. Fortunately, the filming process in Hollywood was quite easy. Every day, they would finish filming within the designated eight hours.

There was never any additional time.

Especially for a movie like Superhero, it basically used green screen shooting and special effects in the later stages, so there were no night scenes.

As long as the actors moved smoothly and their lines were clear, everything would be fine. Besides, Shi Jin always finished in one take.

Although Hollywood was xenophobic, there was Eva leading the way, and Shi Jin's English was very fluent. The first day passed without any trouble.

The next morning, when she came over to film, she bumped into Song Yue.

"Shi Jin?" When Song Yue saw that she was here for the audition, she immediately became alert.

"It's me." Shi Jin did not avoid her and even waved her hand.

Song Yue's manager said in a low voice, "Ignore her, let's go to the audition."

Superhero was already filming and she was still auditioning?

Shi Jin knew that she might have been deceived.

In a place like Hollywood, there were countless opportunities to shoot movies and dramas. Of course, there were also all kinds of traps.

One of them had tricked the young people to come for the audition. With this profit, it had already become an industrial chain. Every day, young people full of confidence would rush over from all over the place. After being cheated until their pockets were empty, they would return in low spirits. However, Shi Jin didn't expect that even Song Yue would fall for it.

She was still too young, and her agency was too trusting.

"Song Yue, since we come from the same country, let me give you a friendly reminder. Hollywood is not only a place of dreams, but also a place of dreams for many liars."

Song Yue glared at Shi Jin. "What do you mean?"

Her tone was extremely unfriendly, as if Shi Jin's words were not a kind reminder but a vicious curse.

"Whatever you think it means." Shi Jin ignored her.

She had done her best to remind her, but she had no obligation to help her. Without looking at Song Yue, Shi Jin walked straight into the set.

Song Yue went next door and saw the long line of people for the audition. She was glad that the company behind her had a foreign background. Otherwise, she wouldn't have had the chance to audition.

"Yueyue, I'll go pay first," her manager said.

"Pay again? How much did we spend on this trip?" Song Yue asked.

"It's only twenty thousand USD in total. It's not as much as our travel and accommodation. And we're already here anyway."

20,000 USD was still fine, Song Yue could afford it.

When she saw Shi Jin's smile just now, she felt a little upset. Which path did Shi Jin take during the audition?

However, she had no way to find out. If she saw Shi Jin in the hotel, she really wanted to ask..

Chapter 539: Unparalleled Good Man

Song Yue's visit this time was not arranged by the company. It was just that the company had given her various proofs and sent her out.

This time, she came over because a foreign film company had been contacting her studio. They told her that her image was very suitable for the role of Pitaya. She looked exactly like the comic character and the production team thought highly of her.

Song Yue was eager to get this role, so she naturally believed it.

All the other female artistes in the country had given up in this competition, so Song Yue was even more certain that she was the chosen one.

The audition process was especially enjoyable. The casting directors and staff were full of praise for Song Yue. They told her that they would see the director in a week and make the final decision.

At the same time, they got her manager to pay a deposit of $10,000.

When Song Yue returned to the hotel, she held her head high and puffed out her chest. However, she didn't see Shi Jin near the hotel, so she didn't have the chance to show off.

After a week of filming, Shi Jin felt that it was too easy. It was a nine-to-five job. If she went out in the morning, she would definitely knock off early in the afternoon.

Due to the fact that she was filming very quickly, the director was delighted and allowed her to get off work early. He did not request for more filming.

"Director, can I shoot more solo scenes?" Shi Jin asked.

"No, our staff doesn't work overtime."

"Even though we have extra time?"

"Young lady, we had to go through countless strikes before we managed to get less than eight hours of work per day. Everyone is okay with getting off work early, but no one is okay with working late. Do you understand?"

The country's rapid development had resulted in their current situation.

Shi Jin understood and did not insist. After work, she returned to the small villa. Fu Xiuyuan had also returned.

"You're back so early too? Where are the clients and higher-ups?"

"They all went home."

Shi Jin only felt that compared to the spontaneous diligence of the S Nation people, Americans were too lazy. However, they believed that once their country developed to a certain extent, they would be able to enjoy the benefits of society.
"Then let's go to the supermarket to buy some things. We'll cook together tonight."

Fu Xiuyuan drove Shi Jin to an Asian supermarket.

The two of them entered together.

Shi Jin did not expect that the first time they could both take care of work and enjoy life was in such a place.

When they returned to the small villa, Shi Jin led the way into the kitchen to wash up. However, she did not have much experience in cooking.

In her previous life, her life was very casual. When she was busy and downtrodden, she would often feed herself with a bowl of instant noodles. She also didn't have much time to develop her culinary skills in this lifetime.

In the end, when faced with this large pile of vegetables and meat, she actually didn't know where to start.

"I'll do it." Fu Xiuyuan's voice carried a hint of a chuckle. He rolled up his sleeves, revealing his muscular forearms.

"But you are also..." Shi Jin knew that he was not good at this. "...Can you do it?"

"I'll try."

Fu Xiuyuan had watched quite a number of food videos recently, and his theoretical knowledge was sufficient.

"I'll help you then."

Shi Jin stood at the side and watched him work.

Fu Xiuyuan's culinary skills could not be evaluated yet, but his movements and posture were smooth and natural at the start. It was truly perfect.

"You should be filming a food music video instead of making real food," Shi Jin commented.

"Maybe you won't feel that way after tasting my cooking."

"Really? I'm looking forward to it! Don't regret raising my expectations."

Fu Xiuyuan tilted his head and looked at her gently. "Help me get the plates."

Shi Jin came over with a plate in her hands. Fu Xiuyuan lifted the lid of the pot and the strong aroma of food wafted into their noses.

"Fu Xiuyuan, how did you do that?"

Fu Xiuyuan had an "Didn't you see it with your own eyes?" expression.

Shi Jin leaned forward, and Fu Xiuyuan picked up his chopsticks. He picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and blew on it before placing it into her mouth.

Shi Jin almost swallowed her tongue.

There was a glint in her eyes. "If I didn't see these things being cooked with my own eyes, I would really suspect that you ordered takeout."

When the four dishes and one soup were served, Shi Jin was really shocked. In her memory, Fu Xiuyuan had only made a cake once, and it had only succeeded after several experiments.

He had made several bentos before, but bentos were different from full meals.

"Is it edible?" Fu Xiuyuan lifted his chopsticks.

Shi Jin pointed at her stuffed cheeks. "What do you think?"

Fu Xiuyuan chuckled at her cuteness.

She was two different people in front of him and in front of outsiders. Only he could see this side of her. It felt good.

Shi Jin picked up some food for him. Her mouth was still full. "Yoo haf to eat mow too."

"So, what do you think of me now?" Fu Xiuyuan asked.

"Godly chef!"

Fu Xiuyuan was not satisfied with this answer. He held his chopsticks, his expression turning cold as he shook his head.

"Head chef? Ghost chef? Good husband? Beautiful chef?"

Shi Jin could tell from his expression that none of them were to his liking.

Even "good husband" did not work on him. Shi Jin really could not think of any other words that would suit him.

"Think again." Fu Xiuyuan looked down at her gently.

Shi Jin: "Godly chef husband?"

"I like that, but that's not it."

Shi Jin did not know what Fu Xiuyuan wanted until after dinner.

After the nanny finished washing the dishes, she brought some fruits over.

Shi Jin sat beside Fu Xiuyuan and ate the fruit. She raised the peach in her hand. "Eat this. This peach is super sweet."

Fu Xiuyuan did not bite the peach in her hand. Instead, he lowered her head and took a bite on her lips. Then, he took a bite from her mouth.

He narrowed his eyes and said with satisfaction, "It is very sweet."

Before going to bed at night, Fu Xiuyuan asked in a low voice, "What do you want to eat tomorrow?"

"I haven't decided yet. I have to go to the supermarket to take a look. Anyway, I don't want to eat hamburgers or bloody steaks." Shi Jin was not used to the food in Hollywood. However, she still had a meal to deal with at the set every day. Basically, it was sandwiches and hamburgers. She had had enough.

"I've prepared lunch for you. Remember to bring it tomorrow morning," Fu Xiuyuan said in a low voice.

Shi Jin was suddenly enlightened and said in a low voice, "An exceptional man?"

She finally heard Fu Xiuyuan's satisfied laughter.

Shi Jin had used this sentence to talk about Qin Sinian before. It was purely because she saw that Qin Sinian treated Fu Heyan very well, so she made a casual comment. Unexpectedly, Fu Xiuyuan took it to heart. He even wanted to hear the same sentence.

If Fu Xiu left to open a vinegar factory, no one would be able to snatch business from him..

Chapter 540: Stop Her In Time

Shi Jin turned over and placed her hand on his black hair. "I prefer to call you an exceptional husband."

Fu-Exceptional-Husband-Xiuyuan chuckled and hugged her in satisfaction.

When Shi Jin went to the set, she saw Song Yue again.

Song Yue ignored her and left, her face full of pride.

Her manager followed behind her. "The casting director is very satisfied with you. As long as you see the director, Jared, this matter will be settled."

"I wonder what Shi Jin is still doing here?"

"She might take advantage of your popularity. After all, you're the top actress in the country, the first female actress to get such an important role."

Song Yue thought of many big celebrities in the past. Although they were said to have broken into Hollywood, the roles they got were all supporting characters. Those who appeared for more than five minutes were considered top-notch. As for her role, she would appear throughout the entire movie.

She was indeed inferior to Shi Jin in many aspects, but in this aspect, Shi Jin was definitely inferior.

The next time Shi Jin saw Song Yue was a week later.

Shi Jin was still the same as before. Her expression was calm and her steps were unhurried. There was no sense of urgency as she walked over slowly with her lunch box and coffee.

Since they had arrived early, the staff had yet to get into position. Shi Jin's filming was as simple and enjoyable as taking a stroll in the park, but this time, Song Yue was different.

She was visibly haggard and the thick foundation could not hide her slightly sallow complexion.

After waiting for a week, not only did she not see Director Jared, but when she came over today, she realized that even the casting director was gone. Only the assistant director was still around.

The assistant director wanted her to pay another $10,000 deposit. She was worried about whether she should pay it or not. To her, this amount of money was not much. However, she had spent too much time here, and it had already affected her work back home. Furthermore, after she handed it over, when would she be able to see Jared? After seeing him, could she really get the contract?

When she saw Shi Jin, she could not help but ask, "Shi Jin! Where are you going?"

Shi Jin stopped in her tracks. If she had been a little more polite, Shi Jin would have shared the information with her so that she would stop hurting herself. However, with her attitude, Shi Jin really had no desire to speak. She kept walking.

"Shi Jin, I'm asking you a question." Song Yue stomped her feet, but Shi Jin had already disappeared.

The manager said, "Forget it. It's useless to ask her. I'll go ask around."

After twenty days of leisure, Shi Jin had already finished filming her scenes ahead of time.

It was estimated that it would take a month, but after 20 days of filming, Shi Jin already had nothing to do. However, she still wanted to stay for two more days and enjoy the rare break she had with Fu Xiuyuan.

During this time, she received a call from Gu Zehan.

"Second Brother, why are you here?"

"There's an award winning actress who ordered a gown. I came over to help her check out the situation. Also, there's an important International Figure Skating competition. I have a few junior brothers and sisters who are participating in the competition. I got a few tickets. Do you and Fu Xiuyuan want to come and watch?"

"Sure." Shi Jin agreed readily.

"I'll come and pick you up then."

Shi Jin had never watched Gu Zehan's competitions or the national team's competitions before, so she was quite interested in this.

She told Fu Xiuyuan about it. Seeing that she was in high spirits and looked like she really wanted to participate, Fu Xiuyuan nodded and agreed.

Not only did Song Yue not see the director, even the assistant director was missing.

Her English was bad, so she got her manager to call the assistant director.

However, the assistant director was not an assistant director, he was a scammer. Usually, they would run away after earning a sum.

This time, Song Yue was a fat sheep with no common sense. That was why the 'assistant director' had repeatedly placed the knife that was used to cut wool on her and played her around.

After receiving a call from her manager, the 'assistant director' said, "That's it. The role is gone. You can go back now."

"Why is it gone? Didn't you tell us that we would definitely see Director Jared? You were the one who said that Song Yue is most suited for this role." The manager's English was passable, but if he wanted to go further and reason with the "assistant director", his vocabulary was insufficient.

The other party dismissed him with a few words. "You still don't know? This role has already been decided. I've said it before, I can't guarantee that you will definitely get the role. If the director doesn't choose you, what can we do?"

With that, the "assistant director" hung up.

Only then did Song Yue's manager realize that he had been blocked and the other casting directors couldn't be contacted.

After asking around a few times, the manager realized that the role of Pitaya had been reserved for Shi Jin.

He couldn't believe it and went to the production team to ask about the situation.

He had been there many times and they were already familiar with him. They said to him, "Don't you watch the news? The official announcement is already Shi Jin. What are you waiting for?"

In Country S, Yao Jiahong hadn't officially promoted the news yet, so Song Yue and her manager hadn't received any news yet. However, in the past two days overseas, the entire movie had been widely promoted. The official platform had already tagged Shi Jin's social media account. Seeing this, Song Yue's eyes went blank.

When she left the country to come to Hollywood, she was full of confidence and was certain that she would win this role. When she arrived, the casting director and assistant director were all praising her.

This made Song Yue even more confident. Hence, during this period of time, she was about to get the role, meet the director, and be popular in Hollywood. She didn't miss out on anything.

They even filmed a few fashion photoshoots in Hollywood and sent them to local magazines.

Because they knew that she was about to enter Hollywood, several fashion magazines in the country had arranged to give her the cover page. They were also prepared to interview her immediately after she got the role. And now... everything had become nothing more than an illusion.

When she received a call from someone in America, she looked depressed.

In order to enlighten her, the other party invited her to watch the national team's figure skating show.

When Song Yue and her friend entered, they didn't expect to meet Shi Jin here.

There were two men beside Shi Jin, both wearing masks. Song Yue immediately recognized one of them to be Gu Zehan. His amorous eyes were very recognizable and he often went on stage, so it was easy to recognize him. However, it was difficult to recognize the other man. He was slightly taller than Gu Zehan, and his eyes were very deep. One could not tell his overall appearance, but his aura was very imposing.

He looked like a big shot..

Chapter 541: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together

Song Yue felt a wave of sadness in her heart. The sadness of losing the role overwhelmed her. She had originally thought that Shi Jin had gotten the role through her own efforts, but from the looks of it, that wasn't the case at all.
The man beside Shi Jin might be her sugar daddy, and he might even be a foreigner.

Did Shi Jin not feel ashamed at all for stealing her role in this way? However, before Song Yue could take a photo, Shi Jin had already disappeared around the corner.

"Where does that lead to?" Song Yue asked her friend.

"You're talking about that side? That's backstage. You can see the national team members." The friend introduced, "It's a pity that ordinary people can't enter."

Song Yue raised her head and saw a sign that said "No unauthorized personnel allowed".

Others could not enter, but Shi Jin could?

Gu Zehan accompanied Shi Jin inside.

The members of S Nation's national team were preparing and warming up.

"Senior brother!" Someone recognized Gu Zehan and greeted him enthusiastically.

The figure skating team members were all very young, and there was no lack of teenagers around fourteen or fifteen years old. The oldest was only in his twenties.

Although Gu Zehan had retired for a few years, he had a good relationship with his former head coach and would come back to visit from time to time. He had also designed the skating costumes, so he was very familiar with everyone.

This was the first time Shi Jin had come into contact with this group and their working environment, so she was very interested.

Gu Zehan introduced her to the head coach and everyone else. "This is my sister, Shi Jin, and a friend."

"Wow!" A few young ladies immediately cupped their faces and looked at Shi Jin with starry eyes.

They were all fans of Shi Jin, and did not expect to see her here.

"Shi Jin, can I take a photo with you and ask for your autograph?"

"Of course!" Shi Jin agreed.

One of the young ladies had a pair of especially bright and sparkling eyes. "Shi Jin, if I win the championship this time, can you write me a blessing?"

"Of course, I can write it now."

"No, you don't need to write it now. I want to earn the championship first. That way, when I get on stage later, I'll take this as my incentive."

"How about this? If you win the championship, I'll give you a concert ticket, okay?"

"Really? Can I really?" She jumped up in joy.

"Yes, you heard me right. I'm honored to have you come to watch my concert."

After receiving Shi Jin's promise, the little girl bounced to the side. Her face was flushed red and it never subsided.

Gu Zehan said, "I shouldn't have brought you here. I don't even have a market anymore."

"So you used to be so popular when you came?"

"Something like that."

"By the way, Second Brother, what's the name of the young lady just now?" Shi Jin wanted to record this matter down in her memo. When she was preparing for the concert, she would ask Brother Yao to reserve a ticket for her.

"Her name is Jing Qing. She's 16 years old this year. This is the year where she might win the championship."

"She's sixteen years old, and she'll have great prospects in the future. Even if she doesn't make it this year, she'll still have many chances to win the championship in the future."

"Other people might still have it, but it's hard for her. Don't look at her smiling face, her leg injury is actually very serious. The team doctor said that if she can survive this year, her willpower is already very strong."

Shi Jin knew that there were many injuries in this line of work, but she did not expect a 16-year-old girl to have such serious injuries.

"Is there no cure?"

"No. It's an occupational disease. Don't you know I have the same occupational disease?"

Shi Jin knew that Gu Zehan's lumbar vertebra and cervical vertebra were not in good condition. She had given him medicine before, but she did not expect the little girl's condition to be so serious too.

Gu Zehan smiled casually. "However, if she can win the championship this time, she won't have wasted her long training. Retiring at this glorious moment can be considered a perfect ending for a figure skating team member."

When Shi Jin heard what he said, she knew that in their line of work, they carried the glory of the country. To be able to bring glory to the country was indeed their greatest dream and glory.

Soon, everyone received Shi Jin's photo and autograph and went to prepare for the competition.

Seeing that Shi Jin was interested in this area, a staff member who was not busy came over to show her around.

"Shi Jin, look over here. This is where Senior Brother Gu used to participate in competitions. His seat is still considered a lucky spot by everyone. Before he goes on stage, everyone has to take advantage of his luck."

Shi Jin smiled. "Then can I sit for a while?"

"Of course. Do you want to take a photo? I can take a photo for you and your friend."

The friend beside her, Fu Xiuyuan, readily agreed.

He took off his mask.

The male staff was so stunned that his breath caught in his throat. It was not easy for him to finish taking the photo.

He had thought that Gu Zehan was the most attractive person he had ever seen. Until he saw Shi Jin, but just when he thought that Shi Jin was the peak, he saw Fu Xiuyuan.

Birds of a feather flock together.

Shi Jin was looking around when suddenly, someone came in and said a few words. They brought away a team doctor.

Shi Jin heard everything clearly from the side. It seemed like the other party was saying that there was something wrong with the team doctor's visa. Even though the people here argued for it, the team doctor was still taken away.

"F*ck, someone else is playing dirty," Gu Zehan cursed.

Shi Jin did not ask in detail, but she knew in her heart that wherever there was competition, there would be darkness. There would definitely be people who would resort to unscrupulous means to make use of everything they could.

Gu Zehan spread out his hands. "This team doctor is Jing Qing's professional team doctor. Jing Qing is the hot pick for the championship."

"Then Jing Qing's injuries..."

"It shouldn't be too much of a problem," Gu Zehan said. "She's already adjusted to her best condition before coming here."

Shi Jin was relieved.

"Everyone is about to go on stage. Shi Jin, let's go watch the competition on stage," Gu Zehan said as he walked over. "I'll explain it to you then."

Shi Jin got up and went to the front of the stage with Fu Xiuyuan and Gu Zehan.

The exciting competition started very quickly. Shi Jin quickly immersed herself in the exciting competition and enjoyed the beauty.

Song Yue, who was not far away, had her eyes fixed on Shi Jin. She wanted to pry into her secret. Her eyes were filled with venom as she stared at her.

To Song Yue, without Shi Jin, she would be a top actress in Hollywood and the first Asian actress to get so many scenes. All the fame that was just around the corner was cut off by Shi Jin.

Initially, the casting director and assistant director had their eyes on her and not Shi Jin!

Her friend nudged her. "What are you looking at? Hurry up and watch the competition.."

Chapter 542: The Only And Last Chance

Although Song Yue came back to her senses, she was unable to concentrate.

Gu Zehan suddenly whispered into Shi Jin's ear, "Jing Qing's leg injury has relapsed. I'll go take a look."

"What happened?" Shi Jin asked.

"When she was warming up, her muscles were pulled, causing her leg injury to relapse. I have to go over."

Shi Jin thought about it and said, "I want to go too."

If she wanted to go over, Fu Xiuyuan would naturally follow by her side.

Song Yue saw them leave together. She didn't know what was going on, but she couldn't help following them.

Her friend asked, "Yueyue, what's wrong?"

"Did something happen on stage?" Song Yue asked. The match seemed to have paused for a few minutes.

"Oh, didn't you hear what the emcee said just now? An American team member is about to go on stage. Her leg injury has worsened and now they have to adjust the order of the two team members."
Song Yue's English was not good, so she naturally did not understand the host's words.

She thought to herself, why would Shi Jin go over when the American team members were injured?

The thought lingered in her mind, making it impossible for her to focus on the match.

Soon, the members of $ Nation entered the arena. She still had not recovered from her thoughts.

When Gu Zehan arrived backstage, the head coach was very anxious. "Is Doctor Meng still not coming back?"

"No, the other party said that his visa is problematic. He can only wait for us at the airport."

The other team doctors were checking Jing Qing's injuries, but because they weren't in charge of Jing Qing usually, they didn't know much about her injuries and illnesses, so they were helpless.

Jing Qing's eyes were red, and tears were welling up in them. She tried her best not to cry.

She rubbed her legs. "Coach, I want to try."

"What are you trying for? Even without this relapse, you can only barely make it through this competition. Now that it has relapsed, you still want to go on ice? You don't plan to walk anymore?"

"But... this is my only chance to win the championship." Jing Qing's tears finally fell.

The head coach softened his tone. "Listen to me. The competition is important, but you are more important."

"But if I can't go on the ice, all my efforts will be wasted. I can't win glory for the country."

Everyone was moved.

For athletes, the biggest challenge was never their own laziness, but the injuries that followed them everywhere.

No matter how good an athlete was, once they were injured or got sick, they would have to endure unimaginable pain. In fact, some injuries and illnesses could not be endured by humans.

Just like the current Jing Qing, if she endured it, the greatest possibility was that she would never be able to stand up again.

Hearing Jing Qing's voice, everyone felt bad.

Her injury was an old one. If Doctor Meng, who was in charge of her, was here, she would be able to recover slightly, but she wouldn't be able to treat it completely.

Besides, Doctor Meng was not around.

"Jing Qing, listen to me. Forget it." The head coach made his decision.

The others did not want to say such words, but they still tried to persuade her in a low voice. "Yes, you have a long future ahead of you. There are more important things than this glory."

No one wanted to see her unable to stand up again. She was just a young girl in the prime of her youth. She still had a bright future ahead of her. Even if she stopped working in this industry, she still had many choices.
There was really no need to gamble with her life.

Jing Qing's tears fell on her face like a flower that had been blown away by the wind and rain.

The other team members had to go on stage one after another, so they could not accompany her any longer and went to prepare..

Chapter 543: It's More Important To Hide Your Abilities

Jing Qing wiped her tears and looked at Gu Zehan.

Gu Zehan patted her shoulder. "Be good."

Shi Jin bent down and picked up Jing Qing's ankle.

"Shi Jin..." Jing Qing shrank back and wanted to retreat. She was Shi Jin's fan and she was already very happy that Shi Jin had come to visit her. She didn't want Shi Jin to do anything else.

"Don't move." Shi Jin picked up her ankle and examined it carefully.

Jing Qing's injuries were indeed serious. Her ligaments and bones all had old injuries and illnesses. Figure skaters were trained from a very young age, so it was easy for old injuries to form.

If Jing Qing were to continue like this, it would indeed cause more problems in the future. No wonder she was retiring at such a young age. However, that was based on current medical technology.

If she used ancient Chinese medicine to treat it, there was still a glimmer of hope.

"Second Brother, help me borrow the team doctor's first aid kit. There are also a few things in my bag. Help me take them out." Gu Zehan immediately went to the team doctor to get the first aid kit.

Shi Jin's bag was in Fu Xiuyuan's hands. Fu Xiuyuan already knew what she wanted to use and reached out to take it out for her.

Her gold needles were all in her makeup bag, Usually, they didn't look much different from makeup tools. No one could tell what they were, but Fu Xiuyuan had been with her for a long time, so he naturally recognized some things.

After Gu Zehan returned, Shi Jin instructed him again, "Please discuss with the head coach. I will treat Jing Qing. At least, I can ensure that there won't be any repercussions from this match."

Gu Zehan went over to discuss with the head coach.

The head coach and team doctor looked very surprised. They were not familiar with Shi Jin and only knew that she was a popular artiste and Gu Zehan's younger sister.

Shi Jin looked at them and saw that Gu Zehan was trying his best to convince them. Their expressions were grave and some of them kept shaking their heads.

"Jing Qing, I will treat you. At least, I can guarantee that there won't be any problems in your match, Are you willing to believe me?"

Jing Qing looked up at her. "Yes."

She was a fan of Shi Jin and knew that she was studying in medical school when she was in university. Although there was no public record of Shi Jin's medical experience and treatment of any illnesses, Jing Qing was like many other fans and did not doubt her idol.

Besides, she didn't have much hope now. Even after retiring, she had to recuperate for a long time. There was nothing she didn't dare to let Shi Jin try.

Shi Jin nodded and started to insert needles immediately.

"Jing Qing, which song of mine do you like the most?"

"Um, 'The Moon Represents My Heart'."

Shi Jin nodded to show that she understood and started humming softly. "You asked how deep I love you..."
Jing Qing never thought that she would be able to hear a live performance, and it was even specially sung by Shi Jin for her.

Her eyes were watery. As her thoughts were filled with emotions, a needle pierced into her. Jing Qing gritted her teeth in pain, but with Shi Jin's singing, she held it in.

The scene quieted. Shi Jin's voice seemed to be echoing throughout the backstage.

When the head coach and team doctor saw the situation, they knew that it was useless even if they objected, so they could only silently agree.

Shi Jin picked up the second needle.

Jing Qing thought it would hurt, so she closed her eyes tightly.

When she realized that there was only a slight numbing sensation when the golden needle was inserted, her eyes opened unconsciously. She couldn't help looking at Shi Jin.
Shi Jin lowered her eyes. Her expression was serious and calm, as if she was doing a very normal and peaceful job. She stopped singing and focused on what she was doing.

From Shi Jin's expression, Jing Qing found confidence. Ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine was very powerful to begin with. Perhaps it really had a good effect?

She did not dare to ask and could only wait quietly. In her view, Shi Jin was constantly injecting needles and changing positions.

Other than the pain from the first needle, Jing Qing only felt a very slight sensation.

She knew that Shi Jin was afraid that she would be in pain. That was why she sang for her the first time.

She never knew that her idol had such delicate and gentle thoughts under such a cold exterior.

The tall man standing beside Shi Jin naturally took the things from her hands and put them back into the medicine box. Then, he accurately took out the equipment she needed and placed it in her hands. Their cooperation was flawless. However, when Jing Qing looked at him this way, this man did not look like an assistant. He had a strong aura, but was very obedient in front of Shi Jin.

"Done." Jing Qing was engrossed in her observation when she heard Shi Jin's light voice.

She quickly said, "Thank you."

"Get up and take a walk."

At this time, Jing Qing was already surrounded by people. There were team doctors, coaches, and some companions who had finished the competition. They were all very concerned about her condition.

Everyone naturally did not dare to have too much expectations for Shi Jin, but when they saw Jing Qing's relaxed expression, they couldn't help but hope.

Jing Qing's leg was swollen just now. Because of her old injury, she couldn't get down, let alone move.

Under Shi Jin's encouraging gaze, she stood up and moved her feet. The expected pain did not come. She said in surprise, "It doesn't seem to hurt anymore."

"Are you sure you can compete?" the head coach asked.

"I think so." Jing Qing tried a few more times and showed a few difficult movements. "No problem!"

"Alright, I'll arrange it immediately!"

The rest could not help, but look at Shi Jin. A few of the team members who belonged to her fans said without any surprise, "Don't look at Shi Jin like that. Shi Jin goes to the capital's University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Also, you should know that Shi Jin and Senior Brother Gu's eldest brother is a well-known doctor."

"Oh!" The surrounding people finally understood.

"Shi Jin, can you look at my old injuries?" someone asked.

Fu Xiuyuan answered first, "Shi Jin just happens to be familiar with Jing Qing's injuries. Not all injuries are suitable."

"Oh." Although everyone was a little disappointed, it was still within expectations. After all, Shi Jin was not only a student, but also an artiste. It was already amazing that she could help Jing Qing with treatment. They couldn't count on her for everything.

After Jing Qing recovered, she was already waiting for her turn.

Shi Jin did not stay backstage and followed Gu Zehan and Fu Xiuyuan out to watch the competition again.

"Fu Xiuyuan, you're really something. I wanted to reject those team members on behalf of Shi Jin, but you were one step ahead of me. Shi Jin can definitely treat those injuries and illnesses, but if she agreed, wouldn't she offend all the team doctors? You're right, hiding your abilities is more important."

Chapter 544: Please... Shut Up

Although Gu Zehan was pure by nature, he was still very understanding of the ways of the world.

Fu Xiuyuan glanced at him. "Of course, Shi Jin knows how to treat these injuries and illnesses. I only rejected for her because I was afraid she would be tired."

Gu Zehan: "..."

Afraid that she would be tired... tired... Indeed, Fu Xiuyuan's thoughts were not on the same page as his.

The three of them watched the competition again.

Jing Qing went on the ice.

Her figure was like a swallow as she stepped into the venue in her skating shoes. Her body was stretched out, and she won a round of cheers at the first opening.

After that, as the music progressed, she flipped and jumped. She was like a fish in the sea. Every movement was smooth and fluid. When the music reached its peak, she performed a beautiful 720-degree rotation that left the host in high spirits.

Gu Zehan sighed at the side. "Not bad. She did an extraordinary job. She'll get extra points here."

By the time everyone was done with the competition, five gold medals were given out. Among them, Country S got four, and Jing Qing got first place in the one-on-one and two-on-two competitions.

'The results this time were better than what everyone had expected. The team members were hugging each other, and many of the audience members who had specially rushed over to support them were also teary-eyed.
After the competition, Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan were specially invited backstage.

Jing Qing ran towards Shi Jin and hugged her.

"Congratulations." Shi Jin smiled.

Jing Qing was dazzled by her smile. She blushed and felt embarrassed. She took out her medal. "I got it."

"There was no doubt about that."

"If it wasn't for the fact that I have to take pictures with the team for remembrance, I really want to give it to you right now." Jing Qing's face was flushing red.

Not only did she feel that Shi Jin was beautiful, but she also felt that she was too handsome. Her heart started to race.

The others also came over to share their joy with Shi Jin.

Jing Qing moved her feet. "I realized that my injury seems to have gotten better. Shi Jin, do you think I can still go on the ice if I have the chance?"

She loved her career and especially enjoyed the feeling of being on ice and winning awards. If she could, she didn't want to give up.

"You might need more treatment," Shi Jin said. "You have an old injury, so you need to treat it slowly."

Jing Qing knew that Shi Jin was very busy and that her request was unreasonable, but she still asked boldly, "Then can you help me?"

At the side, Gu Zehan winked at Fu Xiuyuan. "I think that her desire for treatment is secondary. She wants to spend more time with Shi Jin."

"Please..." Fu Xiuyuan looked at him indifferently."... Shut up."

Gu Zehan knew that it was only because he was Shi Jin's brother that he added the word "please" to him.

He suddenly felt the happiness of being Shi Jin's brother.

"Shi Jin is good-looking and has good medical skills. She's good with both men and women. As expected of my sister. She's so popular. If she wasn't my sister, I would have pursued her."

Fu Xiuyuan's tone was cold. "Great designer Gu, you don't want to use my wife as your main model anymore?"

Gu Zehan immediately backed down. Shi Jin was the source of his inspiration. Without Shi Jin as the main model, he would not be able to grasp his inspiration.

Indeed, compared to being Shi Jin's brother, being Shi Jin's husband was better.

Shi Jin promised Jing Qing that she would treat her injuries and illnesses. She had a good impression of this girl, and doctors could not leave their patients untreated. She didn't want to see her suffer from injuries and illnesses.
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When Song Yue returned from the competition venue, she was still puzzled.

Her friend was still immersed in the competition. "Our team in S Nation is really getting stronger. It's really gratifying. Yueyue, what do you think?"

"It's pretty good." Song Yue was a little distracted.

"Actually, I feel that Country S could still have gotten the gold medal that the American team got today. Isn't Yasen injured? However, I heard that he was cured by a mysterious treatment method from the East. After he was cured, Yasen performed outstandingly. That's how he got the gold medal."

Song Yue was finally interested. "You said Yasen was cured by an Asian?"

"Yeah, I heard the American audience talking about it too. As you know, these athletes have a lot of injuries and illnesses... All of them have injuries and illnesses. Jing Qing from S Nation is only 16 years old, but she's already injured. It's really not easy."
Song Yue wasn't in the mood to pay attention to Jing Qing.

She only heard that Yasen was cured by an Oriental.

She vaguely heard that Shi Jin went backstage to treat someone. She did not hear the details, but when she thought about it, did Shi Jin go backstage to treat Yasen?

Back at the hotel, she asked her manager, "Does Shi Jin know medicine?"

"Yes, you don't know? She studied at the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a brother who is a doctor. However, no one knows what her medical skills are like. Whether Shi Jin has medical skills or not doesn't affect her development in the entertainment industry. Why are you asking this?"
Song Yue recounted what she had heard tonight.

"You think Shi Jin might have gone to treat Yasen?" That sounded ridiculous.

The manager was the first to find it unbelievable. "She has that kind of medical skills?"

Impossible. She was just an artiste. She did not even go to school often.

"Does it matter if she did or not?" Song Yue asked.

The manager was a smart person and immediately understood. It did not matter whether it was true or not. What mattered was how to write it.

This time, Song Yue left the country with great fanfare. In between, she had made countless announcements that she would take down the role of 'Superhero', but now, Shi Jin had directly cut her off.

Back in Country S, who knew how many people would laugh at Song Yue.

The fans of the female celebrities who had fought for this role in the past were able to pin Song Yue on the pillar of shame for an entire year. However, if someone's scandal was more popular than Song Yue's scandal, the ridicule towards her would be greatly reduced. She might even get through this storm without any attention.

It would also trigger a series of sympathy.

When Shi Jin came back from the figure skating team, she added Jing Qing on WeChat.

Her trip to America was over. It had been a rare opportunity to work and relax, so Shi Jin was quite reluctant to leave.

"We'll come again next time." Fu Xiuyuan helped her carry her luggage and held her hand.

"Okay. I'll march into Hollywood and conquer the world."

Fu Xiuyuan chuckled and left the small villa with her in his arms.

The car that came to pick them up was already waiting at the entrance. After picking them up, they went to the airport together.

As for Gu Zehan, he had work to do and needed to stay for a while longer.

The flight from America to Country S was relatively long.

Just before the plane landed, Yao Jiahong knocked on the VIP cabin door..

Chapter 545: Help Her Call The Police

The door opened and Fu Xiuyuan's face appeared before him.

"I'm looking for Shi Jin, Master Fu."

"She's asleep. Let's talk after we get off the plane." Fu Xiuyuan did not care what it was.

Yao Jiahong lowered his voice. "I know that letting Shi Jin rest is the most important, but look at this..."
Fu Xiuyuan saw the headlines.

"Shi Jin especially fawns on the Americans for the role in Superhero. She even treated the American Champion Yasen's injuries before the skating competition."

There was other similar news.

Although international exchanges were normal nowadays, many people still scolded Shi Jin after hearing the news. They felt that she had gone too far. Not only did she go to America to suck up to foreigners for her role, but she also helped the opposing team win the championship.
Some netizens were indeed prone to such instigation. They believed that Shi Jin had done such things. So there was a wave of scolding.

Fu Xiuyuan frowned. "Check who sent the news. Contact Jing Qing."

As long as someone gave such news, there would definitely be some clues.

Without a benefactor behind the scenes, who would spend money to publish such a manuscript?

After Yao Jiahong left, Fu Xiuyuan returned to his seat. Shi Jin had already woken up.

She opened her eyes and Fu Xiuyuan placed his palm in front of her eyes, blocking out the light for her. "Sleep for a while more."

"I heard it, and I've already slept enough." Shi Jin sat up and hugged the blanket. "Are there a lot of haters now? What exactly did the news say?"

"It's all about something you didn't do."

Shi Jin smiled. "I definitely didn't do it, but there are still many people who believe I did."

"Jing Qing will clarify things for you very soon." Fu Xiuyuan didn't want more people to know about Shi Jin's ability. He was afraid that it would be tough on her, and had even specially instructed the figure skating team not to publicize this matter. "When we get off the plane, we'll take a special passage."
He could predict that there would be many reporters at the airport.

This time, the matter of Superhero choosing Shi Jin had already been officially announced. The news just now had also deliberately mentioned this point.

Some people asked around and found out that Shi Jin had already finished filming the scenes of the Pitaya and was returning to the country in the next few days.

"No, I want to meet these news outlets and clarify things personally," Shi Jin said. "I don't want to delay things."

Fu Xiuyuan respected her opinion. "Then I'll accompany you."

Yao Jiahong quickly found Song Yue.

It was very simple. Song Yue fought for the role of Superhero and was a popular candidate. She released the most news and would report her progress from time to time, but she didn't get the role.

Creating rumors about Shi Jin and letting Shi Jin be embroiled in scandals was the best way to get her out of the center of attention. If Shi Jin was scolded by the public, she would be the biggest beneficiary.

There were even many people who sympathized with her. She was pushed down by Shi Jin's improper methods.

"Song Yue is back?" Fu Xiuyuan asked.

"Not yet. I checked. She is coming back two days later than us. It was the perfect time for this wave of news to be most favorable to her. It was also the time for passersby to feel the most sorry for her."

Fu Xiuyuan took the information Yao Jiahong had found about Song Yue and scanned through it.

His eyes shifted. "Help her call the police in America."

Yao Jiahong was also a smart person. Hearing Fu Xiuyuan's words, he couldn't help, but slap his leg, "Okay!"

Young Master Fu's method was really ruthless. Now that he had helped Song Yue call the police about her being tricked, she would definitely cooperate with the investigation. Even if the police didn't make her stay, Young Master Fu still had his connections to make her cooperate with the investigation.

A fraud case could be big or small, but it involved international borders, so they had to give Song Yue justice.

Song Yue would not be able to return to Country S anytime soon.

To an artist, time was not only about money but also life. This method of killing without spilling blood was simply too ruthless.

Yao Jiahong often felt that he was not evil enough to reach Fu Xiuyuan's level.

Things had indeed exploded in Country S.

"Superhero" had just announced that Shi Jin was the actor playing Pitaya, and Yao Jiahong had also increased the publicity. Just as the fans were celebrating, a piece of news suddenly came, telling them that Shi Jin got this role because she helped Yasen treat his injury. And that she stole the role from Song Yue.

Before the fans could believe it, the passers-by and netizens already did. Coupled with the comments from fake reviewers, the scene was extremely ugly.

"What's going on with Shi Jin? Does she still have her country in her heart?"

"Prostitutes are heartless. Could it be that someone really thinks that Shi Jin has surpassed this category?"

"It's fine if you pay someone off, but your table manners are so ugly. You've really refreshed my understanding."

"Why don't you stay overseas and not come back? Disgusting!"

"Get lost! Why did you come back?"

"Song Yue is really pitiful. The role of Pitaya was tailor-made for her, right? It's gone just like that."

"My heart aches for Song Yue."

Shi Jin received a lot of attention before she even got off the plane.

The media had surrounded the airport so tightly that not even a drop of water could trickle through. They were just waiting for her to get off the plane so that they could get first-hand news.

Many reporters waited at the corners of the airport, afraid that Shi Jin would sneak away from a corner and leave everyone empty-handed.

When they found out about Shi Jin's return, the fans waited there all night.

Yao Jiahong had already contacted Shi Jin's big fans urgently, telling them to control the other fans and not let them affect other people's normal travel at the airport.

However, even after the fans left, the media did not leave. They were still looking forward to cornering Shi Jin.

Everyone was surrounding every corner, but there were not many reporters in the main hall.

When Shi Jin got off the plane, she took off her sunglasses and walked out with only her mask on.

Yao Jiahong and Fu Xiuyuan stood beside her, both wearing masks and sunglasses.

Shi Jin, who did not have sunglasses and did not dress up specially, was extremely recognizable. Her eyes had already made countless passengers carrying luggage recognize her.

"Shi... Shi Jin?"

"It's me." Shi Jin faced him calmly.

"It's really Shi Jin!"

Although there was a lot of scolding on the Internet, the passers-by were still very excited when they saw her in person.

The reporters were immediately attracted and rushed forward.

"Shi Jin, did you go to America to film Superhero?"

"Was this role originally hanging between you and Song Yue?"

"Do you think you're better than Song Yue since you got the role but not Song Yue?"

Fu Xiuyuan moved to the side to protect Shi Jin. The bodyguards he had arranged also arrived at lightning speed to protect Shi Jin.

Yao Jiahong stood up and said, "Dear friends from the media, Shi Jin will be accepting an interview today to answer the relevant questions. Please ask in an orderly manner and don't delay the normal schedule of the other passengers."

Chapter 546: Spouting Rumors

The reporters were afraid that they wouldn't be able to interview Shi Jin, so they were agitated. Now that they knew she was going to accept interviews, they naturally didn't panic.

The order was quickly maintained.

Shi Jin said, "I signed this role with the director when I was in Paris. I didn't publicize it in advance just to match their timing, As for whether Song Yue is my competitor, I'm not sure."

"I don't think I need to compare myself to Song Yue because not only do I not know her, I am also very unfamiliar with her. There is no way to compare myself to her."

"As for treating Yasen? Although I've never treated Yasen, I'm a benevolent doctor. If I were to really encounter a foreigner who was injured or sick, I wouldn't give up on treating him just because of his nationality and race. Just like many international doctors, doctors are humans, but there's no clear distinction between treating illnesses."

"Every year in our country, there are many great doctors who go to various countries to provide support. There are also doctors from other countries who come to our country to help. I don't think this is a sign of patriotism or not. I think this is a sign that the doctors have done their part."
With just a few words, the reporter had already gotten the basic information.

"Is there anything else you want to ask?"

The reporter asked many more questions, but they were all minor details. After Shi Jin patiently answered a few questions and seeing that no one had any new questions, she said, "See you next time."

After she finished speaking, Fu Xiuyuan led his men to protect her and quickly got into the car.

Under Yao Jiahong's watchful gaze, the news was sent to where it should be to clarify for Shi Jin. Hence, the fans and passersby understood a few points about Shi Jin:

1. She did not treat Yasen, but she still expressed her opinion as a doctor and would not pick patients based on nationality.

2. She got the role of Superhero earlier than Song Yue's promotional period. When she was in Paris, she had already signed a contract. There was no such thing as an intercept.

3. The so-called competition with Song Yue was just a rumor. Shi Jin wasn't familiar with Song Yue at all.

These few points were enough to prove that the news was just nonsense.

The fans quickly reposted it. The more rational netizens could tell that the truth was the truth. If not for the fact that Shi Jin had already signed the contract, why would she have reserved this one month of filming time to go to America?

One had to know that any movie's filming would take a long time to prepare. If Song Yue went at the last minute, there was no way she would get the chance, right?

However, the haters and fake reviewers were still relentless. They grabbed Shi Jin and bit onto her.

Soon, Yao Jiahong released the screenshot of the contract.

Time proved what Shi Jin had said. She had signed the contract in Paris.

Shi Jin's fans couldn't help but say, "You guys really think that Shi Jin is all-capable, to able to treat Yason's injuries and illness? You guys even believed such an ignorant joke."

"That's right. If it's really as others say, Shi Jin would have to take out something written in black and white to prove her innocence."

"Ah, it only takes one mouth to create rumors, but you need to break your legs to prove your innocence."

Then, Shi Jin's own fans were slapped in the face. Because Jing Qing had posted on Weibo.

"Thank you, Shi Jin, for giving me your autograph and for using acupuncture to help me recover. Otherwise, I really don't know if I would be able to go on stage. [solo photo with Shi Jin.jpg] [entire team and Shi Jin jpg] [photo with Shi Jin and gold medal photo.jpg]"

"Ah, Shi Jin is really godly. She didn't treat Yasen, but she treated Jing Qing!"

"As a fan, I actually didn't believe in Shi Jin's medical skills! My face hurts."

"I forgot that our precious daughter is studying ancient Chinese medicine!"

"Ahhh. Our daughter is forever a god!"

Jing Qing's words were naturally trustworthy. As a member of the national figure skating team, it was impossible for her to lie on social media. And because she looked sweet and cute, she was considered the nation's younger sister and had many fans.

Fans who had been paying attention to her for a long time knew that she was injured. She was currently in poor health and could regrettably retire at any time.

Seeing her post on Weibo, many fans were concerned about her injury.

"I'm fine for now. Shi Jin will help me for some time. I think I can fight until I reach my ideal age before retiring!"

Jing Qing's words made her fans heave a sigh of relief. She was very popular and people had good impressions of her. She let everyone know that Shi Jin played a huge part in her ability to maintain such a good competitive state.

Abunch of people flooded into Shi Jin's Weibo and shouted. Some apologized, some begged for treatment, and some expressed that they wanted to be her fans immediately.

"The daughter and little sister that I like have actually met!" Many fans were so excited that they could not control themselves.

Many people thought about what Shi Jin said and felt that it made sense. "This time, Shi Jin didn't treat Yasen, but I think her words are right. Who can't be treated? This is the doctor's mission and duty!"

"That makes sense. Now that globalization has developed, even the national team has foreign team doctors and coaches. Why can't Shi Jin?"

"That's right, that's right. All the artistes in the industry are fighting for a chance to go to Hollywood. Can't they work together? There are many domestic movies that are also collaborating with international friends. There are good people and bad people everywhere. There's no need to beat them all to death, right?"

"Narrow-mindedness is the stumbling block that prevents progress, not broad-mindedness."

"I've really changed my opinion of Shi Jin. I didn't expect her medical skills to be so good. She's also very forward-minded."

"Maybe it's because of her thinking that she can go further."

As for Song Yue, no one mentioned her name anymore. Sometimes, when someone mentioned it, it would just be someone saying that she was trying to gain attention.

No one cared enough to even mock her.

This was very sad. In the entertainment industry, being mocked, scolded, and cursed was better than being ignored by others.

At this moment, Song Yue was still in the United States and was badly battered.

The management company was already very unhappy that she had delayed a month of work in the country. The reply they received was that Shi Jin had already signed the contract and that Song Yue had been cheated.

The management company also felt embarrassed. Song Yue's trip this time was entirely her own plan and had delayed a lot of work. Now that she was left behind to cooperate with the investigation, who knew how long it would take for her to escape.

The company quickly transferred her work to female artistes of the same type.

As for the lawsuit in America, the company was too far away and couldn't do anything about it. They arranged for a translator to go over and realized that the matter was too difficult to handle. They returned very quickly.

Song Yue was suffering by herself in America..

Chapter 547: This Is For Marrying A Wife

After Shi Jin returned to the country, Old Madam Fu came to visit her with a check.

"I don't know what happened after we talked about financing. Did those old men agree?" Old Madam Fu asked the moment they met and took out the check.

"I forgot to tell you. They all agreed."

"Is that enough?" Old Madam Fu stuffed her check into Shi Jin's hands. "If not, take this."

Shi Jin refused. "Grandma, it's enough."

Actually, Old Madam Fu knew that she had successfully financed the project, but she had heard that she had invested in land and stocks that others did not like.
She was worried, so she came over.

The things that Shi Jin had bought were all losing money now. If Fu Xiuyuan hadn't been in front of them, the people in the company would have eaten Shi Jin up.

"Don't think that this is too little, take it and spend it first." Old Madam Fu was sincere with her.

In the past, she had taken a glance at Shi Jin because of Fu Xiuyuan. If not for this girl, she could guarantee that her grandson would be single forever.

Although there was some unhappiness between them, Shi Jin's performance and the happiness she brought to the Fu family made Old Madam Fu feel that it was all worth it. This small amount of pocket money could be treated as her investment in Shi Jin.
Seeing that she could not decline, Shi Jin could only accept it.

"Well, then, Grandma, I'll pay you back after I earn some money."

Old Madam Fu smiled. "Alright, give it to me after you earn it back."

She didn't take it to heart, nor did she expect Shi Jin to earn money. It was fine as long as Shi Jin was happy.

Old Madam Fu left after dinner.

Song Fan said from the side, "Miss Shi, the stocks that you asked me to buy are still green. The moment I opened the app, I felt dizzy. Should I sell some to stop the losses?"

"I think we should be patient when it comes to investments." Yao Jiahong trusted Shi Jin's judgment and bought a lot.

"But this is my money for marrying a wife," Song Fan said in a low voice.

Yao Jiahong said, "Perhaps Miss Shi can let you marry a hundred wives."

Song Fan smiled bitterly. Forget it, forget it. Since he had already bought it, he might as well keep it for a while.

Shi Jin took Old Madam Fu's check and passed it to Yao Jiahong. "Brother Yao, please get someone to continue investing in it."

Song Fan: "..."

Invest more? Didn't Master Fu care?

He looked up at Fu Xiuyuan, who had an indulgent look on his face. "Is that enough? If not, I'll add a little more for you."

Song Fan: "..."

Crazy!

On Jing Qing's side, her leg injury was recovering much faster than before.

Her own team doctor, Doctor Meng, was amazed. Although he didn't see Shi Jin's technique, he knew that this young lady wasn't ordinary.

He had specially requested to study with Shi Jin for a period of time.

The higher-ups agreed. Jing Qing's example made them take Shi Jin very seriously.

If it wasn't for the fact that Shi Ji

identity wasn't suitable, they really wanted to make her stay and serve the national team.

"Doctor Meng, please treat Shi Jin nicely. She might not have the time, so we must make time for her."

"Young ladies like to preach so much!" Doctor Meng pretended to be angry. "Don't I know better than you?"

"Doctor Meng definitely knows better than me, but I'm afraid that you'll scare Shi Jin if you keep a straight face."

"Then I'll do it this way. I'll make Shi Jin and Zehan come together, and Zehan can speak up for me."

"I feel that it doesn't matter whether you invite Senior Brother Gu or not. You must invite that handsome man beside Shi Jin."

"Who? What's his name? Is it her manager?"

Jing Qing shook her head. "I don't know what his name is either, but I know that if he doesn't agree, Shi Jin will definitely not agree to help. I also know that his heart really aches for Shi Jin, so the key to today is him, not Shi Jin, and definitely not Senior Brother Gu."

Doctor Meng shook his head. "You young people."

When Shi Jin received Jing Qing's call and heard that she wanted to have a meal with her, she agreed readily.

Fu Xiuyuan lifted his lashes. "You'll be busy after eating with them."

"You already expected them to ask me for more help?"

"As expected."

Even though Fu Xiuyuan had said that it was a coincidence that Shi Jin was able to treat Jing Qing, regardless of whether it was a coincidence or not, there were still people who had the mentality of grabbing onto a straw of hope.

He looked at Shi Jin and knew that she would not reject them.

The figure skating team had a deep relationship with Gu Zehan, and Shi Jin really followed the medical philosophy, so she definitely wouldn't leave them be.

Shi Jin came over and sat beside him. "No matter how busy I am, I will find time to think about you."

Fu Xiuyuan pinched her face indulgently. "Let's go. They really don't know how precious this meal is."

They arrived at the place Jing Qing had arranged.

Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin went straight upstairs to the private room.

When they knocked on the door, Jing Qing and Doctor Meng personally came to open the door to welcome them.

For today's meal, Doctor Meng even specially wore a suit and tie. Jing Qing was dressed very formally too. On the other hand, Shi Jin was dressed casually, as comfortable as possible.

"Shi Jin, let me introduce you. This is our team doctor, Doctor Meng, Doctor Meng, this is Shi Jin and..." Jing Qing's gaze landed on Fu Xiuyuan.

He wasn't wearing a mask today and his entire face was revealed. It was shocking. However, Jing Qing still felt that Shi Jin looked even better. She was only stuck because she didn't know his name.
"Fu Xiuyuan." Fu Xiuyuan introduced himself.

"Mr. Fu," Jing Qing said immediately.

Doctor Meng and Shi Jin exchanged a few pleasantries before they welcomed them in.

When Shi Jin saw that Jing Qing was well, she asked with a smile, "How's the situation these few days?"

"It doesn't hurt as much as before. The condition of the ligament is much better now. The joints that needed physical therapy to stretch out are also not as stiff anymore."

Shi Jin touched her ankle. Her injury was mainly on her ankle.

"It's indeed much better. You have to apply the medicine on time every day."

"I know, I remember."

Doctor Meng watched from the side and felt more confident in Shi Jin's medical skills.

"Shi Jin, may I ask how you treated Jing Qing's injuries?"

"I can't say for sure. I mainly use ancient Chinese medicine methods." Shi Jin had already expected that Doctor Meng would ask her about it, so she brought the medicine and the gold needles.

Without waiting for Doctor Meng to directly request to learn or cooperate, she calmly took out something to share with him.

Doctor Meng saw that she did not hide anything and took the initiative to share all her thoughts. He could not help, but sigh in his heart.

Shi Jin took out her notes and gold needles. "Doctor Meng, these are useful to you."

"It's too useful. It's really too useful." Doctor Meng put it into his bag as if he had found a treasure..

Chapter 548: Do You... Have An Entry Pass?

Although Shi Jin's acupuncture technique was very niche and Doctor Meng might not be able to remember all of it, he believed that with these methods, it would be much more convenient for him to study and practice before helping his team members.

He sighed. "Shi Jin, every year, I have to watch many team members quit this line of work due to injuries and illnesses. I feel really bad. All along, the medical methods we used were very advanced, but I didn't expect that the traditional methods would have such a good effect. Indeed, people should learn more."

"I'm glad I could help."

"Of course. When I get back, I still have to study it properly and promote it. There are indeed many things that I don't understand about this technique. I hope to learn more from you in the future..."

"When I'm free in the future, I'll visit Jing Qing again. Let's add each other's contact details so that we can communicate in the future."

Doctor Meng was overjoyed. He took out his phone and added Shi Jin. Then, he raised his glass solemnly. "Shi Jin, I really want to toast you today."

"Shi Jin needs to sing. She doesn't drink." Fu Xiuyuan took the wine glass. "I'll drink on her behalf."

He hadnt said anything just now, but his presence was very strong. When Doctor Meng heard him speak, he instantly felt the pressure.

When he heard that Shi Jin couldn't drink, he naturally didn't force her. After finishing the glass with Fu Xiuyuan, he changed the drinks to beverages.

After dealing with this matter, the award ceremony for the Mercury Music Awards was about to begin.

Previously, Shi Jin had planned to take a detour to Paris after filming in America. However, the filming time ended early, so she returned to Country S to rest for a while.

When the award ceremony was about to begin, she flew to Paris again. This time, her schedule was much tighter, so Fu Xiuyuan did not accompany her.

Her main schedule was to go to the Hamilton Music Academy.

For more than a year, she had been conducting lessons online and had never been to the venue.

This time, the old professor at the academy, Pence, knew that she was coming and contacted her early in the morning and insisted that she visit the school.

Yao Jiahong followed beside Shi Jin and got off the plane.

Because there were people from the academy to pick them up, Yao Jiahong did not prepare a car.

Yao Jiahong had never asked Shi Jin about the Hamilton Music Academy, but he had bumped into Shi Jin teaching lessons once or twice. He just didn't know if she was a guest speaker or an honorary speaker.

The two of them walked out of the airport, then Pence came over with his assistant. "Shi Jin, Mr. Yao."

"Professor Pence!" Shi Jin walked over and accepted the old professor's hug.

"Welcome, welcome. It's great that you're here, Many students are asking me about you."

"I also want to interact with them in person. I'm very happy to have such a good opportunity."

"Let's go. Let's get in the car and talk as we go."

Yao Jiahong saw that Professor Pence's attitude towards Shi Jin was very respectful and familiar. He couldn't help but wonder exactly what position Shi Jin held within the academy. From the looks of it, the importance Shi Jin received far exceeded his expectations.

Yao Jiahong was good at both French and English, so he was able to work efficiently, but beside Shi Jin, he still felt that he was too weak.

Shi Jin was able to easily deal with the entire trip to Hamilton without any obstacles in communication with the outside world.

The last time she came to Paris, her main contacts were Gu Zehan and Assistant Tang, so Yao Jiahong had never seen this side of Shi Jin.

This time, she was more familiar with French than Yao Jiahong could imagine in front of Professor Pence and his students.

Shi Jin's schedule for the day was mainly to meet Professor Pence. She went to the school and met the students in person. Then after dinner, she followed Yao Jiahong to the hotel.

Because they were participating in the Mercury Music Awards, the hotel they were staying in was near the venue of the award ceremony.

Currently, there were already quite a number of singers from all over the world staying there. It could be said that they came and went like clouds.

Some of the most common singers in Europe and America would receive a lot of attention here. After all, this was a European award. It was rare to see Asian faces.

Reporters were filming everywhere. Shi Jin was a familiar face because she had been on the stage before. However, foreigners could not differentiate between most Asians. Furthermore, when Shi Jin was on stage, her makeup had deliberately enhanced her bone structure. Her usual makeup was very light, but it was more of her own appearance. Therefore, none of the reporters came after her.

She could use her original appearance to appear here, and her movements were very free. However, the moment she entered, Sun Yijing recognized her.

Sun Yijing and Chu Ling's albums were both nominated for the Mercury Music Awards. One was the Best Album Vision Award and the other was the Best Music Video Costume Award.

Although they were only nominations for two mediocre awards, it was still a prestigious award from the Mercury Music Awards. Sun Yijing and Chu Ling still thought highly of it and came over early in the morning.

On Weibo, their fans had already started to post the data. They also included these two nominations in their results.

This was especially true for Chu Ling. He had been quiet recently and had finally regained some popularity. His fans bragged about this award as if it was the Best Male Singer Award. On Weibo, many people praised him as the nation's pride and said that he brought the music of Country $ into Europe.

When she saw Shi Jin, Sun Yijing stood up and greeted her in a friendly manner, "Shi Jin?"

Chu Ling walked over and looked at Shi Jin. "Are you here for the Mercury Music Awards?"

"Yeah, do you have any questions?"

"No." Chu Ling retracted his gaze, but could not help speaking to her. "Do you... have a ticket?"

He restrained his previous arrogance and looked at Shi Jin expectantly.

He thought of many things in the past. There were regrets and reluctance.

He clenched his fists by his sides and waited for Shi Jin's reply. He had completely forgotten that the current Sun Yijing was his girlfriend, whether in private or official.

Yao Jiahong couldn't help but retort, "Of course we're here. Why would we just stand at the door and watch?"

"That's not what I meant. I was thinking that if you don't have one, you can come with us." Chu Ling's attitude was sincere.

Sun Yijing stood at the side, watching quietly.

"That won't be necessary. Our Shi Jin is very busy now." After Yao Jiahong said that, Shi Jin had already walked forward and followed behind him.

Chu Ling turned around and saw Sun Yijing's expression.

Only then did he remember whose boyfriend he was.

Chapter 549: Brother Has Gone International!

Chu Ling said, "What I mean is, if Shi Jin came with us, we can write a publicity script later."

"Is that so?" Sun Yijing didn't expose his private thoughts.

"I wonder which brand invited Shi Jin this time."

Chu Ling knew that Shi Jin had not been nominated, but many singers and artistes who had not been nominated could still get tickets to show their faces if they had sponsorships. However, if the sponsor was only rich and not of a high grade, it would often be seen as a freeloader. Only those who were truly nominated could receive the true welcome of fans.

Sun Yijing ignored Chu Ling. She even invited the organizers of the competition for a meal.
Of course, even if these two awards were small, methods had to be used to win them.

Of course, Sun Yijing didn't dare to think about the real prize. English songs still dominated the mainstream market in Europe and America. It would take time for other languages to gain mainstream recognition.

In Country S.

Due to the massive publicity by the fans, the news that Chu Ling was going to win an award spread throughout the country.

The fans were elated. "Brother has gone international! He's really amazing!"

"Top tier is top tier. He has such strength and capital to begin with."

"Sun Yijing and Chu Ling are really a match made in heaven. Both of them should win an award this time, right?"

Jing Qing was also watching the news.

"What? This Mercury Music Award doesn't look professional. If it's really professional, Shi Jin should be nominated."

Sometimes, Shi Jin's major fan, named "A Man Like the Wind" would lecture her and other fans on the internet. "For this award, you have to let the company use your work to participate in the competition before you can be nominated. Shi Jin didn't even participate, so how could she be nominated?"

Jing Qing asked, "Why didn't Jin participate then?"

"Maybe she doesn't care about such foreign awards."

"That's true. It's enough as long as we like her." Jing Qing typed furiously. "I don't care if she wins or not."

"None of us care."

Chu Ling's fans had been watching Shi Jin's fans' movements.

Seeing them say this, they couldn't help but mock, "Not important? Not participating? I think some people actually sent their works to participate in the competition, but they weren't selected at all. That's why they said it's not important."

"There's no doubt about it, she's just jealous."

"She's bragging so much. What soul singer? She's only popular with her fans."

"The only things that can truly be recognized are Chu Ling and Sun Yijing's grand style and traditional music."

"That's right. There's no need to say that she doesn't care about the award."

Shi Jin's fans could not take it and argued with Chu Ling's fans.

"A Man Like the Wind" quickly restrained them.

"Why shouldn't we argue with them?"

"A Man Like the Wind" had always been rational. "What good will it do for Shi Jin if you guys argue? Think about it, aren't you giving other people free publicity?"

With that thought, the fans felt that it made sense and stopped arguing.

From time to time, Chu Ling's fans would send out a photo of Chu Ling and Sun Yijing in Paris.

"Chu Ling and Sun Yijing have met a famous French producer. Are they going to release a new album overseas?"

"I think they will definitely win the award."

"I'm looking forward to it!"

After Shi Jin settled down, Pence sent a message. "I'm having dinner with the chairman of the organizers of the Mercury Music Awards and the CEO of the Music Alliance. They really want to see you. Are you coming?"

"I'll come over."

"Great. I'll arrange for a car to pick you up."

Shi Jin put down her phone and tidied up a little before leaving with Yao Jiahong.

When they reached the hotel lobby, Sun Yijing and Chu Ling walked out together.

Today, Sun Yijing invited a member of the organizers for a meal and brought Chu Ling along.

The award that she and Chu Ling had nominated might not have much weight in the first place, but if she brought it back to Country , it could still save Chu Ling's popularity and her status in the Sun family.

Whether it was a small award or not, Sun Yijing was determined to win it.

When he saw Shi Jin and Yao Jiahong coming out together, Chu Ling couldn't help but ask, "Shi Jin, where are you going?"

"This doesn't seem to be a problem that Mr. Chu should be concerned about, right?" Yao Jiahong helped Shi Jin block him.

Shi Jin had almost no desire to talk to Chu Ling.

As he watched Shi Jin and Yao Jiahong leave, Chu Ling had no choice, but to look away.

Sun Yijing sneered. "Why don't you follow them?"

Naturally, Chu Ling would not do such a foolish thing. He did regret separating from Shi Jin, and also regretted using her and stepping on her, but now, he couldn't go back.

The way Shi Jin looked at him was as though he was a rag and she would never take him seriously again.

He only had one chance now, and that was to surpass Shi Jin as soon as possible and return to the peak. Only when he could give Shi Jin resources would she truly change her mind.

"The person we're going to meet later is very important. I hope you can perk up." Sun Yijing looked at him and felt unhappy.

Fortunately, she was not with Chu Ling for his love.

When Shi Jin and Yao Jiahong appeared at the dining area, a few Asian faces recognized her and ran over to greet her. "Shi Jin, is that really you? Have I seen the real Shi Jin?"

"It's me." Although Shi Jin was still cold towards her fans, her attitude was very good.

It was her fans who had made her popular. She never denied this point.

"We won't bother you, will we? Are you working here?"

"No." Shi Jin took their pens and papers and started to sign. "It's a work schedule."

The fans were very polite and Shi Jin chatted with them for a while more.

By the time she arrived, Pence was already there. Along with him were the chairman of the organizers of the Mercury Music Awards and the CEO of the Music Alliance. Pence introduced them to Shi Jin.

Yao Jiahong was now certain that Shi Jin was not just a guest or honorary lecturer at the Hamilton Music Academy.

Her influence and position far exceeded that of a guest lecturer.

As expected, after the CEO of the music alliance changed the topic to music, he proposed to buy the copyrights to the English cover versions of Shi Jin's songs.

Yao Jiahong perked up.

Shi Jin's fans that saw her just now were a group of friends. They studied in Paris before settling down in Paris, but even being overseas, they still liked the culture and artistes in Country S. And Shi Jin was one of their favorite artists.

After receiving the photos, they couldn't hold back their excitement and posted it on the Internet...

Chapter 550: After His Old Age Or After His Lack Of Popularity?

This set of photos was naturally spread out. Hence, news of Shi Jin's presence in Paris spread quickly.

"Didn't Shi Jin not have any works nominated? How could that be?"

"From what I know, Chu Ling is in Paris. Could Shi Jin be...?"

"If Shi Jin really went because of Chu Ling, then I would look down on her."

"What's wrong with the sisters upstairs? Other people don't believe Shi Jin, but you don't believe her? Could it be that only Chu Ling can go to Paris? Besides, Shi Jin has a runway in Paris. Why can't she go?"

"Everyone, wake up. Didn't you see that the fans who sent the photos said that Shi Jin went there for work? If you don't believe this, you should stop being a fan of Shi Jin."

Chu Ling's fans took the opportunity to fan the flames. "Didn't Shi Jin already have someone she liked? Did she see our brother return to the top, so she couldn't help, but act cute again and kiss up to him?"

"[ really look down on women like that."

It wasn't easy for Chu Ling's manager to find this opportunity. He immediately released a lovey-dovey set of photos of Chu Ling and Sun Yijing and added, "The world of two people can never accommodate a third person."

'This was an open declaration of war against Shi Jin. It was even more direct than when Chu Ling and Sun Yijing had first gotten together.

Yao Jiahong retaliated this time. He added a picture of Shi Jin in a suit. "Please don't mention us, we're busy working on our careers."

After so many times, other than Chu Ling's own fans who also had their own filters over their eyes and felt that Hu Lai had done the right thing by mocking Shi Jin. Other passers-by, netizens, and fans of other celebrities were disgusted by Chu Ling.

From the time Shi Jin participated in the competition until now, her results could be seen with the naked eye. Whether it was singing, acting in movies, or walking on the runway, she would always achieve good results every time. She would use her performance to give everyone a visual feast.
Ina short time, she produced several albums and a few movies. She conquered Paris, settled Hollywood, went to the national team, settled her investments, and did not fall behind in her studies.

On the other hand, Chu Ling did not have any real achievements. He had also advanced in age, and his transformation had failed one after another. As an idol who relied on his looks to make a living, his face was getting more and more greasy, but he still felt that Shi Jin would not let him go.

Someone asked, "What is Shi Jin after?"

After his old age or after his lack of popularity?

Chu Ling's popularity was already on the verge of collapse. The only thing missing was the last straw that broke the camel's back. He, his team, and his fans were oblivious.

After meeting with Professor Pence.

Yao Jiahong reported the results of the discussion to Shi Jin. "The music alliance intends to directly import your two albums and sell them in Europe and America. In addition, they bought the English translation rights for your ten songs for the singers under them. If there's a chance in the future, they will ask you for more songs."

"Mm. If there's nothing wrong with the contract, just sign it."

"Shi Jin, are you participating in the Mercury Music Awards as a guest or something?" Yao Jiahong was really curious.

He admitted that Shi Jin no longer needed him as a manager, but he was proud to even be able to be Shi Jin's assistant.

Shi Jin thought about it and said, "Can I say that I'm not sure yet?"

Yao Jiahong: "..."
Alright, pretend I didn't ask.

However, no matter what kind of identity or method Shi Jin would use to attend, Yao Jiahong was certain of one thing. The organizers would definitely not treat her badly and would definitely make the most appropriate arrangements for her.

Yao Jiahong didn't mention the fact that Chu Ling and Hu Lai had sent out articles mocking Shi Jin. He had a premonition that this time, Chu Ling's reputation was not far from complete collapse.

Let's wait and see.

After Yao Jiahong was done with Shi Jin's contract, Shi Jin also received Professor Pence's message to confirm her identity for the Mercury Music Awards.

Shi Jin showed the news to Yao Jiahong. "Brother Yao, based on this identity, confirm my next outfit and style."

Yao Jiahong looked at the French words and said, "Shi Jin, my French is not professional. Tell me, is this what I think it is?"

"It's what you think. It doesn't mean anything else."

Yao Jiahong slapped his forehead. "Okay, I'll get someone to prepare it."

He knew that Chu Ling had really died without a grave this time.

As the most influential music award in Europe, almost half of the singers in the industry were invited.

On the same day, the venue was filled with stars and was very spectacular. Even those who did not pay attention to the European and American music circles would have more or less heard of the famous works of a certain singer who had come.

A certain big television station in Country $ had also purchased the live broadcast rights of the award ceremony for the Mercury Music Awards. After all, this was the first time people from Country S had been nominated. Furthermore, it was the popular Sun Yijing and Chu Ling, so there would definitely be a lot of viewers.

Chu Ling's fans should be able to support half of the viewership ratings.

At the scene, the reporters from Country $ were also waiting at the entrance to send the report back to the television station.

As the stars shone and entered the venue, the fans watching the live broadcast couldn't wait to see the reporters interview Sun Yijing and Chu Ling.
The camera zoomed past the crowd and saw Sun Yijing and Chu Ling walking down the red carpet.

This was a proper red carpet for the invitees. It was a symbol of strength and popularity. Of course, everyone recognized a few male and female celebrities from Country S. They were either not singers or had not been invited by the organizers. However, because they had received several endorsements from French brands in the country, they were invited by brands to attend the event.

Although it was not as legitimate as the nominees, they still walked the red carpet.

When the reporter saw that Sun Yijing and Chu Ling had already walked the red carpet, he quickly said, "Alright, we can go over and interview Yijing and Chu Ling now. I can tell that the two of them are quite popular today. Just now, there were already a few foreign reporters who went to interview them before us."

When the fans saw this scene, they were naturally very happy as well. "Brother is great!"

"Yijing's clothes today are so pretty. They match Chu Ling's."

"Let's walk out of the country and let everyone hear their voices!"

"The Light of Chinese Music!"

"Shh, look, Chu Ling has been interviewed."

The reporter had already approached them. He first praised Chu Ling and Sun Yijing's attire before asking, "Yijing, Chu Ling, do you feel nervous tonight? Do you feel pressured about winning an award?"

"I'm a little nervous. After all, this is my first time participating in such a grand music award, but pressure is also motivation, so it's not too bad," Chu Ling said confidently..