Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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In her previous life, Lin Qingqing’s life wasn’t particularly comfortable because she followed Jiang Shining. She entered the palace later in life, when the harem was already divided into several factions, with Jiang Shining being the most powerful. This also meant that others would gang up against Jiang Shining’s group.
However, none of this had anything to do with Lin Qingqing. She was large-breasted and unambitious, having been sent to the palace simply because of her outstanding looks. She had no interest in the emperor or in vying for favor, and she had absolutely no desire to curry favor with the rich and powerful. That’s why Lin Qingqing followed Jiang Shining wholeheartedly, not because she was the most powerful, but because she was the most beautiful.
Good-looking people generally had a higher chance of winning.
However, Lin Qingqing didn’t have much knowledge either. While Jiang Shining was planning with the other concubines, she was eating melon seeds. When Jiang Shining took a break, she came over and invited Jiang Shining to have some cake.
She had been framed and poisoned before, but fortunately Jiang Shining quickly turned the tables and took complete control of the harem, so Lin Qingqing was able to survive to the end.
What? Jiang Shining killed the emperor?
It could not be worse than when Jiang Shining died and Lin Qingqing felt sad.
The two of them had a deep revolutionary friendship! Even though Lin Qingqing was not Jiang Shining’s confidant at all! But all those little cakes and melon seeds were not eaten in vain!
Lin Qingqing’s imagined modern life should be her being Jiang Shining’s secretary, helping out, getting paid, and continuing to eat melon seeds.
She never expected that Jiang Shining would have changed!
“This is a new era, Lin Qingqing.” Jiang Shining said seriously, “Women can no longer rely on men.”
“I don’t have any! I want to rely on you!” Lin Qingqing said sincerely, “My family was too poor all my life, I couldn’t afford any good food. Sister, just take care of the food, I can do anything!”
Lin Qingqing was a decent person. Despite her perfect figure and alluring looks, she didn’t rely on them for a living and even lived a somewhat shabby life. Jiang Shining could tell her clothes and jewelry were cheap, but as a lady from a wealthy family in her previous life, she could dress elegantly even if it was cheap.
Jiang Shining sighed softly.
“Let’s sign the contract first and give you two extra months.”
“Okay, okay.” Lin Qingqing took the contract and signed it. Her long black hair draped over the desk. Without looking up, she said, “Ning Ning, have you met Xiu Lingfei…oh, that’s Chu, Chu Haoli?”
“We just met once.” Jiang Shining said.
Lin Qingqing paused and raised her head, “That Longteng getting involved in the entertainment industry, could it be…”
“It is to disgust me.” Jiang Shining said expressionlessly.
“Too arrogant.” Lin Qingqing said with a sigh, “You two have such a deep hatred for each other, I guess you will disgust each other in the future as well.”
Jiang Shining didn’t say anything. She actually had a bad feeling in her heart – Xiu Lingfei was here, so what about the male protagonists in other worlds who had ties to her character?
She didn’t want to see those scumb*gs again! Now the scumb*g group may show up together, just thinking about it makes her headache. What is this, cross disgusting?
Jiang Shining knew what Xiu Lingfei was thinking. He would defeat her by the rules of this world. Tianxia Longteng was indeed one of the largest companies, and Xiu Lingfei was among the richest people. He couldn’t shake it in the short term, but even if it was a real dragon, Jiang Shining would chop off its claws!
As for the other guys, if they dare to show up, she would deal with them one by one.
Lin Qingqing looked up and saw Jiang Shining’s peach blossom eyes, which were gloomy and cold, making people want to stay away. It seemed that she was thinking about how to “kill” Xiu Lingfei.
As a follower, Lin Qingqing needed to lighten the mood at the right time, so she spoke up, “By the way, Ning Ning, have you reunited with your two sons?”
In her previous life, she had become a concubine at a young age and had watched Jing Yuan rule the country as an emperor, and she had great respect for him. Unlike Xiu Lingfei, she was still not used to calling Jing Yuan by his first name.
The coldness on Jiang Shining’s face suddenly disappeared, and her eyes became a little confused.
“I met Jing Xuan, but Jing Yuan…”
Jing Yuan, where is he?
Normally, Jiang Shining should have gotten together with Lin Qingqing. She had very few friends, so this kind of opportunity was rare. However, she had just found Guoguo and was worried about her. So she just had a quick dinner with Lin Qingqing and then hurried back.
The new villa was located far from the wealthy area. So by the time Jiang Shining drove home, it was already getting dark. She parked the car and opened the door. There was no one on the first floor, but the lights were on.
So Jiang Shining quietly walked up to the second floor. When she was only a few steps away, she heard a low voice.
Jing Xuan and Guoguo were cuddling on the sofa. Guoguo lay on Jing Xuan’s chest, a small ball, while Jing Xuan curled up one of his long legs and rested the other on the coffee table. He was holding a fairy tale book and patiently reading a story to her.
As he was reading, Guoguo raised his head, blinked his big eyes, and said vaguely in a soft voice, “Brother~!”
Jing Xuan stopped and said, “Hey~ Guoguo~”
Jiang Shining curled the corners of his mouth. This scene was warm and a little funny. Jing Xuan had been a younger brother for a long time, and this was his first time being an older brother. When Guoguo called him, his voice became much more charming when he answered.
Jiang Shining walked up the last few steps. Guoguo immediately defected when she saw her, happily calling out “Mom” before flying off the sofa and into Jiang Shining’s arms. Jing Xuan slowly sat up straight, looking at them with envy, not knowing whether he envied Jiang Shining or Guoguo.
Jiang Shining held Guoguo in her arms, and she also looked at Jing Xuan, “Jing Xuan, it’s a little late today, you should go home early.”
Jing Xuan was a little reluctant, and he protested weakly, “Can’t I stay overnight?”
Jiang Shining sighed, “You know why it doesn’t work, right?”
The reason was simple: they had no blood relationship in this life, Jing Xuan was even a few years older than her, and no one else knew their relationship. If someone discovered and photographed this, the outside world would be distorted.
And… after all, he was a son, and he was already so old, so it was indeed inappropriate and suspicion must be avoided.
Jing Xuan also understood. He sighed softly and stood up. When he came to the mother and daughter, he raised his head and kissed Guoguo’s forehead, causing the little girl to giggle.
In the next few days, Jiang Shining and Guoguo were inseparable. Even when she went to work at Ninglu Media, Jiang Shining brought Guoguo with her without hiding her at all. After the initial surprise, the employees quickly accepted the boss’s newly adopted little girl, mainly because she was so cute and lovable.
As for Lin Qingqing, Jiang Shining coaxed her into attending the acting class. Jiang Shining insisted because she felt the heroine was Lin Qingqing. A nine-tailed white fox, both alluring and innocent, that was Lin Qingqing. And with the ancient setting, there was no problem with Lin Qingqing.
Sure enough, after trying out a scene, Lin Qingqing called her excitedly and said that filming was really fun.
He really didn’t expect that the first spiritual actor Jiang Shining found was the Buddhist and greedy Lin Qingqing.
At the end of the month, Jiang Shining received a phone call inviting them to a grand awards ceremony for artists in P City. The organizers wanted entertainment industry bosses like them to be the presenters. In the past, Ninglu Media wouldn’t have been able to participate in such a program, but it was the viral variety show that brought Ninglu back into the public eye.
There would be a gathering of people in the circle after the award ceremony. This was a good opportunity for socializing, so Jiang Shining naturally agreed.
At the Tianxia Longteng Group, Xiu Lingfei, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and meticulously combed hair, leaned back in his executive chair, reading a newspaper. In front of him stood his secretary, presenting a work report.
“…We turned down 25 invitations this week. The wealthy man surnamed Zhao from Port N wanted to discuss business with Longteng, so I sent someone else to do it. We also turned down the artist awards ceremony in City P, and a real estate developer—”
Behind the lenses, Xiu Lingfei narrowed his eyes and put down the newspaper.
“Awards ceremony in P City?” He pondered these words, then said, “Go.”
“Uh—OK,” the secretary said, not knowing what her boss was going to do next, and quickly revised her plan. “Who are you going to send?”
“I’ll go there myself.” Xiu Lingfei said slowly.
Secretary: ……
Xiu Lingfei, a billionaire who’s too lazy to socialize, actually wants to cross provinces to attend a small awards ceremony?
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