Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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This hotpot meal, which was a picture of motherly love and filial piety for others, was undoubtedly a huge torment for Lin Qingqing.
It was obvious that even though they had all been reincarnated and their status was finally equal, Lin Qingqing’s respect and fear of Jing Yuan could not be erased immediately.
On second thought, she realized that her biggest backer was Jiang Shining, so what was there to be afraid of? Lin Qingqing calmed herself down and started picking up meat from the hot pot in a slightly more natural manner, while inwardly praying that these three ancestors would quickly forget her existence.
What you fear most is what comes to pass.
“Qingqing.” Lin Qingqing heard Jiang Shining call her name. A bad premonition rose in her heart. Sure enough, Jiang Shining said, “I died young in my previous life, and they shouldered great responsibilities at a young age… In your opinion, were their subsequent actions satisfactory?”
As soon as Jiang Shining finished speaking, Jing Yuan and Jing Xuan put down their chopsticks and looked at Lin Qingqing, clearly waiting for her evaluation. Under their gaze, Lin Qingqing was practically sweating.
“Great…great! Excellent! They were both outstanding individuals, and they were very dedicated and thoughtful in handling both big and small matters. With them around, the world could be at peace!” Lin Qingqing praised them with all her might, and then quickly said, “Come on, come on, eat quickly.”
The atmosphere finally eased. During the meal, Jing Yuan didn’t say much, but Jing Xuan gently steered the conversation, and Jiang Shining chatted with him. Lin Qingqing was finally less nervous than at the beginning.
After five courses of food, Jing Yuan picked up a bottle of wine and poured it for everyone. He raised his own glass to Lin Qingqing.
“Lin…” He hesitated slightly, as if he hadn’t decided how to address her.
“Just call me by my name!” Lin Qingqing quickly said, afraid that he might say something like “Auntie”.
“Ms. Lin, since you have been reincarnated, let the past be sealed in the past,” Jing Yuan said. “I wish you a pleasant cooperation, and I would like to offer you a toast.”
After saying this, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
Lin Qingqing was stunned. Was he afraid that her fear of him would affect her relationship with Jiang Shining?
The toast was offered earnestly, but Lin Qingqing didn’t know how to react.
“Jing Yuan, you’re confused. Toasting isn’t fashionable in this world anymore.” Jing Xuan took the bottle and refilled Jing Yuan’s glass, then laughed, “You should say cheers.”
“It was my fault.” Jing Yuan curled the corners of his lips.
The four of them then toasted each other, thus ending the meal.
Lin Qingqing left with the words “See you at work” and quickly disappeared. Jiang Shining watched her retreating figure and couldn’t help but sigh.
She originally thought that Lin Qingqing was the only friend she could trust, and that having a meal together with someone she knew would make them family. She never expected that it would frighten Lin Qingqing like that.
I won’t bring Jing Yuan to the next gathering.
Just as Jiang Shining was having this thought, Jing Yuan, who had just returned with Jing Xuan after paying the bill, came over to check on her.
“Mom, don’t tell me you’re thinking about not taking me with you next time.”
“I didn’t,” Jiang Shining said calmly. “Also, don’t call me that in public.”
Jing Yuan shrugged and changed his approach, “Ms. Jiang, are you going home?”
The three got into the car and went home. Jiang Shining’s car was parked at the company; this car belonged to Jing Xuan. Jing Xuan drove, Jing Yuan was in the passenger seat, and Jiang Shining sat in the back.
Even from such a distance, Jing Yuan still turned around to talk to her.
Jiang Shining suddenly realized something. In his previous life, Jing Yuan carried too heavy a burden, and he was serious and rarely smiled even at a young age. Later, when he became closer to her, he would only relax and act like a child when no one was around. After Jing Xuan came into his life, Jing Yuan felt like an older brother and became even more mature.
This right now was probably the most relaxed and free time in Chu Jingyuan’s life ever. He was a bit cheeky and mischievous in front of her in his previous life, but now that he was free of burdens, it was even more obvious.
Jing Xuan was a kind and honest person. Even after spending so much time with Jiang Shining in modern times, he still respectfully called her “Mother,” feeling that even “Niang” and “Mama” were too intimate, so he felt embarrassed to use them. On the other hand, Jing Yuan, in just one day, used every possible way to address Jiang Shining.
Jing Yuan had never acted like this in his past life. Was this some kind of peculiar way of being affectionate? Jiang Shining hadn’t gotten used to Jing Yuan’s ‘affection’ yet.
When Jing Yuan turned his head for the umpteenth time, Jiang Shining reached out and touched his forehead.
“Turn back, shut up, and don’t interfere with your brother’s driving.”
Jing Yuan then behaved himself.
Jiang Shining was finally able to have some peace and quiet to think things through.
As things stand, there was nothing wrong with the overall situation. Jing Yuan had leverage over Xiu Lingfei, so he would probably move out of P City this week. Ninglu Media’s artist and film lines were also developing well, and the four kids’ resources were increasing, even to the point of being in short supply… Perhaps it was time to sign some more people.
However, training trainees from scratch would take a very long time. It would be better to call Zhang Sujin and ask him to keep an eye on the movements of celebrities and actors in the industry, and ideally, to bring them over after their contracts expire.
Now it seemed like these were all minor issues.
Jiang Shining thought about the things that hadn’t yet happened. For example, two of her five lives of children had already appeared, and she estimated that as this unified world gradually merged, the remaining children would appear soon. She just wondered if those scumb*g men from the original stories would appear as well?
Besides, Guoguo was still young and cute, everyone liked her, so there was no problem. Her concern was whether the other adult children would get along well with each other if they appeared.
For example, Jing Yuan— given his controlling nature, he probably wouldn’t bow down to anyone. And she had two sons, one a former general, the other a sword saint, both top figures in their respective fields. If these three were to meet, none of them would likely submit to the others.
Just thinking about it gave her a headache.
Jiang Shining couldn’t help but smile bitterly. Was this retribution for not fulfilling her responsibilities as a mother and dying too young? She had no choice back then; her identity was given to her by the Administration Bureau, and being a mother was something she was expected to do well, something that would have a positive impact on the world. Even in her death, she had no choice but to obey all arrangements.
At that time, she felt that being alive was already a blessing, and that being safe and well even when they were far apart was a good thing.
Unexpectedly, there was also the opportunity for global integration and reunion with old friends.
She was just worried… that Jing Yuan had a tendency to overthink things. She didn’t know if he could accept it immediately.
Jing Yuan, who was in the front row, noticed that Jiang Shining’s gaze kept drifting back and forth, lingering on him as if deep in thought. He didn’t know what Jiang Shining was thinking, but he felt it wasn’t anything good.
“Did I do anything wrong?” Jing Yuan whispered to Jing Xuan.
The two of them reflected on Jing Yuan’s actions since his arrival that day and felt that the fact that he was several months late was enough to anger Jiang Shining. Jing Xuan couldn’t help but cast a sympathetic glance at him.
Jing Yuan sat up straight, feeling his mother watching him again. He then clenched his fists, thinking to himself, “Could she possibly whip me?”
In the modern world, people don’t care about that. So what does he have to be nervous about?
Yeah, I’m not nervous.
Jiang Shining was completely unaware that Jing Yuan’s thoughts were gradually going astray; she was texting Zhang Sujin at this time. After Jiang Shining finished texting Zhang Sujin, asking him to keep an eye on the movements of celebrities with good character, the car pulled up in front of Jiang Shining’s villa.
As soon as she got off the bus, Zhang Sujin replied to her with a message.
[Zhang Sujin: If you really can’t find a suitable candidate, you can also consider signing me.]
Jiang Shining curled the corners of her lips into a smile. Ninglu Media had some expertise in variety shows, but it was still quite inexperienced as a talent agency. If Zhang Sujin really signed with Ninglu, it would be considered a form of charity in some ways.
She thought for a moment, then replied, “We can’t afford to support a Buddha like you right now.[
[When will you be able to afford it?]
[Next year at the latest.]
Jiang Shining has made up her mind that Ninglu Media will become a major company in the entertainment industry by next year at the latest. Only when the company was strong would good artists dare to sign with them.
Jiang Shining closed her phone, her smile still lingering as she turned her head, only to see Jing Yuan and Jing Xuan staring at her.
“What are you all standing there for?” Jiang Shining said casually. “Jing Xuan, I just asked Zhang Sujin to keep an eye out for any celebrities’ contracts that have expired. Your company has a lot of programs in cooperation with, so don’t forget to let me know if you come across any suitable ones.”
Jing Xuan agreed, and Jiang Shining then headed towards the villa.
Jing Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, “It’s Zhang Sujin, the male lead in the next drama.”
“That newly crowned Best Actor who helped her up at the awards ceremony?” Jing Yuan raised an eyebrow. “I think he’s just average. I suppose Mother wouldn’t approve of him.”
The two sons whispered a few words to each other, seemingly confirming the danger posed by Zhang Sujin.
“Zhang Sujin seems to have a girlfriend outside the entertainment industry, but it hasn’t been made public,” Jing Xuan said.
“We still need to be careful. Mother is so beautiful, what if he gets attracted to her?” Jing Yuan said without letting his guard down.
In some ways, the two brothers praised people in exactly the same way. Jing Xuan thought Jing Yuan’s words made a lot of sense.
This shared sense of hatred for the enemy gave the two a pleasant feeling of brotherhood.
The three of them went into the room and rested for a while. Jing Yuan went to the bathroom, and Jiang Shining called Jing Xuan over.
“He’ll stay at your house tonight. Tell him about the current situation.” Jiang Shining hesitated for a moment before saying, “Your brother is stubborn, and I’m afraid he won’t be able to accept it right away.”
“Don’t worry, Mother. I will talk to him and comfort him.” Jing Xuan comforted her.
After saying that, Jing Xuan turned around, feeling a little sour inside— his mother really cared more about his brother’s feelings.
That evening, as the two were about to return home, Jiang Shining came out to see them off. Jing Xuan smiled and said goodbye to her, and Jing Yuan was also very happy. On the surface, the three of them appeared harmonious and loving, like brothers, before finally leaving.
Jing Xuan lived not far away; it only took a few minutes to drive there. After entering Jing Xuan’s villa and taking off his coat, Jing Yuan strolled around the villa. When he came downstairs, he saw Jing Xuan sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, arms crossed, striking a pose more imposing than an emperor.
“You said you wanted to stay here and could take care of the cooking.” Seeing Jing Yuan approach, Jing Xuan raised his chin and said coldly, “I’m hungry. I want noodles, and I want to eat now.”
Jing Yuan: …
Well, you’ve really grown some skills; you even have two faces now?
The author has something to say:
Jiang Shining: How are things going?
Jing Yuan: Jing Xuan bullied me!!!
Jiang Shining: Stop exploiting your brother and then acting innocent!
Jing Yuan: …
#My younger brother seems to have grown up and become more cunning, what should I do?#
Each moth thinks its mother loved the other moths more. ←_←
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