Li Na stopped talking and let Jian Xingsui go to the dining table. At the table, Jian Xingsui naturally helped Xu Enzhen serve soup and rice, and helped Li Na carry the dishes, going back and forth very diligently.
The Shen family was different from other wealthy families. Xu Enzhen really didnât like having many outsiders hanging around in her home, so she only kept Auntie Wu to help with the housekeeping. Many things were done by the family members themselves, but everyone enjoyed it and got used to it. In her mind, only when you were busy with your family could you have a sense of happiness in life.
Li Na was very grateful, âThank you, Suisui, you are so hardworking.â
Jian Xingsui was very respectful, and he also followed the rules in doing things, and said softly, âYouâre welcome, Auntie. Is the portion enough? Do you want another bowl?â
Li Na was touched by the childâs thoughtfulness and filial piety, and said, âNo need! Donât worry.â
But Jian Xingsui was happy to do these things. He loved getting the recognition of his hard work. In this warm family home, his hard work was affirmed, and he felt he was contributing to the family. He let out a sweet smile, âNo trouble, no trouble, you are welcome.â
As Jian Xingsui was about to serve a bowl to Fu Jinxiao, the actor stopped him. The man held him down with neither light nor heavy force, âSit, Iâll serve it. No need to move anymore.â
Jian Xingsui looked up at him in surprise.
Actor Fu got up and went to the kitchen to fill up two bowls of soup, one for his mother and one for Jian Xingsui.
Li Na took a look at the generous pile of meat in Jian Xingsuiâs bowl, and nodded in satisfaction. At least her son knew how to treat his future wife right. This poor child thought he was orphaned before, and just now finally given the family warmth he deserved. He was very cute, so she very much approved of her sonâs silent spoiling.
Li Na thought of a scheme. She coughed softly and said, âSon, you should drink more too. Didnât you rush home two days ago and hurt your leg? Youâve been busy with work, and now you can take a break. Hurry up and eat more.â
Jian Xingsui paused, and looked at Fu Jinxiao in surprise, asking anxiously, âAre you injured?â
Fu Jinxiao glanced at his mother coldly, and knew what she was planning.
âItâs not a big deal.â Fu Jinxiao said slowly to the youth beside him, âItâs just a relapse of an old injury. I just need a rest to recover.â
Jian Xingsui knew of this injury.
In the early years of his career, Actor Fu accidentally fell off his horse. It was mainly the filming crewâs fault. The injury was very serious, and even left him with a lasting health impact. If he was overtired and hit hard, he would relapse.
Jian Xingsui couldnât bear it, and even felt a little sad, âYou still have to check it in the hospital. If it relapses, you will further aggravate the injury. Why didnât you go to rest when you came back today? Iâm sorry to trouble you and Wang-jie to accompany me. I shouldnât have bothered you, Iââ
Fu Jinxiao put down the tableware in his hand and said, âI want to accompany you, what does it have to do with you?â
Jian Xingsui was taken aback.
Actor Fu was a bit aggressive this time. With the corner of his eye, he spied on Jian Xingsui. His eyes looked a little playful, âI have a personal doctor, and he gave me a check-up a few days ago. Itâs nothing serious, I just need a rest. Overall, my health is still fine, so donât worry. If you really want to be grateful, contact Meican in two days and sign the contract.â
ââŠ?â
Jian Xingsui said, âWhat contract?â
âFenghua Entertainmentâs contract.â Fu Jinxiao took a sip of his soup with a spoon, then slowly put down the tableware, âDidnât you need to sign a contract with an agency now?â
Jian Xingsui didnât expect that he could sign a contract with the legendary and famous Fenghua Entertainment!
Although he didnât understand many things, he still knew that Fenghua Entertainment was the leading agency in this industry. Artists who could sign there were guaranteed to have a good future with good strengths to back it up.
Jian Xingsui felt as if he was unbelievably lucky. He cheerfully asked, âIsnât Fenghua Entertainment your agency? I can sign there too?â
Fu Jinxiao raised his eyebrows: âYou donât believe me?â
âIt felt unreal!â
The two sat together, their distance grew shorter. The Movie Emperor turned around, his voice was low and sexy with a smile, âOr you donât want to be in the same company as me?â
Of course Jian Xingsui wanted to be in the same agency with his idol. He instantly retorted, âNo!â
After saying it, he felt a little shy again.
But Fu Jinxiao stretched out his hand to pat the youth in the head. His handsome face calmed down, and he turned serious, âThen, Iâm glad youâre willing to join. On behalf of Fenghua Entertainment, I welcome you in advance.â
Jian Xingsui felt shy when his idol patted his head. With the warm overhead light of the dining room illuminating the manâs handsome features, it looked like one of his pipe dreams. To be in the same agency with his idol⊠not even in his wildest dreams.
After patting his head, Fu Jinxiao held his hand out and Jian Xingsui took it. The warm temperature of the actorâs hand also warmed his heart up. The youth said humbly, âThank you for giving me the opportunity. I will work hard. In the future⊠please give me more advice.â
Fu Jinxiaoâs eyes fell on the young man, and a smile appeared on the corner of his lips: âMhm. I will.â
Jian Xingsui was still immersed in joy and was a little lost in thought.
Fu Jinxiao whispered: âLetâs eat.â
Jian Xingsui nodded: âOkay.â
Li Na looked at them and deduced that Suishui should have feelings for her son. But he either hadnât realized it, or didnât dare to confess. She understood him, because she knew how ill-tempered Fu Jinxiao could be. Besides, her son⊠kinda has that perverted edge to the people he liked. He just had a black-heart and loved to tease the subject of affection.
Itâs best to let nature run its course. She was looking forward to the day she could call Jian Xingsui her daughter-in-law.
Since Li Na decided to let them be, she instead chatted with Xu Enzhen, âDid you get the paternity test yet? Has Suisuiâs household registration changed?â
âWe tested it two days ago. When the result comes out, we will change his household registration immediately.â
Li Na approved the decision. She looked at Jian Xingsui with a smile and said, âThen, your surname will be changed into Shen from now on. Are you not used to it?â
Jian Xingsui looked at Xu Enzhen and then looked at himself. He stopped his movements, thought for a while and replied, âMaybe a little bit, but it doesnât matter, I like the surname Shen very much, and⊠I like this place very much.â
After the words were finished, Xu Enzhen showed a relieved and happy smile.
Li Na also said, âThatâs good, this matter should end as soon as possible. A new household registration and a new surname to represent a fresh start at life, a brand new beginning. Come here, I have something to give you.â
Li Na was sitting next to Jian Xingsui, and he moved closer curiously.
The woman picked something from her wrist. It was a jade pendant made of rope. The centerpiece jade was crystal clear and looked extraordinary. She gestured for Jian Xingsui to take and wear it. The youth hesitated, âAuntieâŠâ
But Li Na took his hand and said, âMy mother-in-law gave it to me when I got married. This is like a family heirloom. This jade pendant also has the meaning of keeping people safe. Please take it, itâs for you, I just hope that you will be fine and safe in the future.â
Jian Xingsui looked at the pendant in his hand. As he listened to Li Naâs words, his hand that was holding the pendant trembled slightly. He looked straight into Li Naâs eyes, and saw how sincere she was. He was moved and flattered. He hadnât received anything good for many years, and now he suddenly had it, but he was a little panicked, âItâs your familyâs heirloom, Auntie. Itâs too precious, I canât take it.â
âWell, itâs my gift for you, Itâs up to me to decide who can or cannot take it.â Li Na patted his hand: âWhatâs the relationship between me and your mother, you are still polite to me?â
Li Na sneakily winked at her son, hoping heâll get the implication inside her words â âthis is something passed on to the daughter-in-lawâ.
Fu Jinxiao received the signal, and looked at her helplessly. He put down the bowl and chopsticks, and said to Jian Xingsui in a whisper, âSince Mother gave it to you, you can keep it, there is no need to be burdened, this bracelet has been worn by her for many years. Truthfully, she probably wanted to give it to others as soon as possible anyways. So that Father could buy her a new one as a replacement.â
He was merciless enough to expose his old mother.
Li Na glared at him, âThis stinky child. If you hadnât bought one for me for so long, would I have to resort to this?â
Fu Jinxiao ignored her and continued to watch Jian Xingsui eat.
Xu Enzhen smiled, and also reminded, âWear it well. This is your Aunt Li Naâs wish. I have heard of this jade pendant. It is indeed very effective. It will definitely protect you in the future.â
Jian Xingsui nodded seriously: âDonât worry, I will.â
Shen Xingchen, who was focused on eating well on the opposite seat, was dissatisfied by this blatant bias, âMom, why donât I get any ancestral pendant?â
Xu Enzhen glared at him, âWhy would you need that kind of protective pendant? Your life is so easy anyways. Besides, our Shen family doesnât have that kind of heirloom accessories.â
Shen Xingchen rolled his eyes, âYes, yes, keep your secrets.â
Jian Xingsui watched them quarreling and smiled. He touched the jade pendant in his hand, and a spark of happiness lit up in his heart. He was very much looking forward to the future. Life was so much better now, he could see all its beauty in full colors now.
The next dayâ
In the Fenghua Entertainment building, Jian Xingsui signed the contract. Wang Meican shook hands with him, âSuisui, I am very glad that you can officially join us. I will be your agent from now on.â
Jian Xingsui answered in a very respectful manner, âThank you, Wang-jie. To be honest, I really didnât expect you to accept me, I caused you trouble.â
Wang Meican let out a genuine smile, âThere is no trouble for me. While Fu Jinxiao did ask me to treat you well, I personally think that you have so much potential to dig. Youâre a malleable talent, and I havenât brought in newcomers for a long time. It just so happens that I have the energy to bring in newcomers.â
Jian Xingsui was still very grateful: âWang-jie, donât worry, although I donât have much advantages, but I will work hard and never worry you.â
Wang Meican liked obedient children. He was so much unlike Fu Jinxiao, he didnât make her heart race in anger every so often. She quickly supported Jian Xingsui, âItâs okay, itâs okay. But Suisui, since you signed a contract with me as my artist, there are one thing I still want to tell you. Itâs nothing big: if you fell in love, please tell me in advance.â
Jian Xingsui was taken aback for a moment, obviously not expecting it, but still nodded shyly, âYes, I will.â
Wang Meican was relieved now, after all she knew that Fu Jinxiao would not tell her about this. Fortunately, Jian Xingsui was a very sensible child, and she really saved herself a lot of trouble. She knew that sooner or later, that wolf Fu Jinxiao would get together with Jian Xingsui. So long that this youth tells her, she could still be informed with this relationship.
Wang Meican gave herself a thumbs-up in her heart, and then got to the point, âThen letâs discuss your work. In fact, I agree with you to focus on music. However, we do have an invitation for a variety show that has not yet been finalized. Your participation is still not finalized because it depends on the public opinion and your popularity.â
Jian Xingsui was puzzled: âWhat is it?â
âYou donât know yet?â Wang Meican thought about it and understood, âIt should be because of your former agent, that doggy thing Wang Gangqiang1I checked back to previous chapters, his name was Wang Ye back then lol.. He didnât tell you that after the survival show finished airing, the âStarlightâ director team will launch a relatively large-scale reality show. If the initial plan is to be followed, all the debuting members will participate.â
Jian Xingsui seems to have heard about this in his previous life. The director team of this reality show was really good, and the lineup alone was full of popularity.
Wang Meican pushed her glasses up, âAnd the director of this reality show is not the original director of âStarlightâ, but director Su Jiâan Su Da. He directed the filming of several popular reality shows in the past two years, so if you can get invited, itâll be a good resource to start your career.â
Jian Xingsui hesitated: âBut arenât all the guests already decided?â
Wang Meican turned on her phone and showed him, âItâs also your luck. They decided on a gimmick to invite other guests, one of which is a popular trainee who didnât debut.â
Jian Xingsui: âWho will be added?â
âLook at the audience.â Wang Meican clicked on a Weibo account, âThis special guest is actually⊠decided by the public. Thereâs a public voting currently happening to select who would fulfill this quota. All 102 non-debutants were put into the eligible list, and the netizens will vote for their pick. The first place winner will be invited as the guest.â
Jian Xingsui heard about this for the first time today, and was happy and excited, âIt seems that Director Su really understands the audience.â
Wang Meican nodded, âMoreover, Director Su also opened a special voting channel, which is to give 108 contestants the qualification to vote. They are not allowed to vote for themselves. Everyone collectively votes for a contestant who they think needs to be given a second chance.â
Jian Xingsui really skipped on this. He was too busy mired with many troubles to follow the current news, it seems.
The agent knew this just by observing Jian Xingsuiâs lost look. She chuckled and said, âAlthough there are still two days before the end of the voting, the total vote by the public can be looked at any time. Do you want to go and have a look?â
Jian Xingsui perked up.
He knew that this was an opportunity he couldnât afford to miss. If he successfully became a guest, he could reunite with Shen Xingchen and Ning Ze, and he could even have the opportunity to meet and cooperate with Fu Jinxiao and Instructor Tuya again. Although this also means he might have to face Anran again, but compared to the temptation of the former, this amounted to nothing.
Wang Meican adjusted the voting results page for him, and gave him a look, âSee where you are.â
1I checked back to previous chapters, his name was Wang Ye back then lol.