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Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The relation between Xiang Wan and Xie Wanwan was somewhat complicated.
There was a period of time where Xie Wanwan carried the name of âBai Muchuanâs girlfriendâ. Even if Xiang Wan knew it was just fake, she would still feel awkward about it.
Therefore, Xiang Wan did not really like to come in contact with Xie Wanwan too much.
She was someone whom she couldnât hate but wouldnât be able to like much either.
Besides, no matter what the reason was, this gorgeously beautiful woman was friends with Bai Muchuan and had such a painful life experience. Xiang Wan felt that it was rather stressful to deal with a woman like thatâŚ
It was somewhat sour as well as heavy.
Xiang Wan preferred to get along with others casually and comfortably.
Xie Wanwanâs presence had never been able to give her that relaxing feeling.
Hence, Xiang Wan turned her request down.
She said that she had to rush to write her story and was rather busy lately.
Xie Wanwan just smiled in understanding and did not try to convince her further.
After that, they parted ways and Xiang Wan felt relieved.
However, the next day, she realized that she was too naive.
Before the sky was fully bright, Xie Wanwan pressed on the doorbell of Bai Muchuanâs house with her shades and mask on, as well as a big luggage suitcase.
At that time, Bai Muchuan hadnât even woken up yet.
He had sent Xiang Wan home after the dinner and went back to work. He only reached home at two oâclock in the morning.
Xiang Wan wanted him to sleep more so she didnât wake him up.
In order to let him have a hearty breakfast when he woke up later, she got up early and started to prepare breakfast.
Hence, when Xiang Wan saw Xie Wanwan through the peephole, she had a feeling that she would look like an amiable middle-aged woman alongside the stunning celebrity as she had a ponytail and was wearing a patterned apronâŚ
Would it be good to meet her âlove rivalâ in this attire?
But if Xiang Wan changed her clothes just to meet Xie Wanwan, wouldnât that mean she was rather bothered by her presence?
Attaching too much importance to the opponent was actually a manifestation of not having enough self-confidence.
Xiang Wan didnât want to change her clothes.
She didnât want to become someone like that eitherâŚ
Thus, while she was procrastinating, the doorbell rang for the second time.
Xiang Wan was worried that the doorbell sounds might wake Bai Muchuan up and decided to just open the door.
âMiss Xie, whatâs up?â
Xiang Wanâs eyebrows were slightly furrowed; her voice sounded grim and there wasnât much emotion on her face. However, her unhappiness was clear to see.
Xie Wanwan smiled. She removed her shades and glanced toward her suitcase.
âIâve come to seek refuge.â
She wanted Xiang Wan to let her stay in the house?
Were they familiar with each other in the first place?
Why didnât she go directly to Bai Muchuan instead?
Xiang Wan had a headache.
âUmm⌠I still donât really get it.â
Xie Wanwan replied, âIâm at my witâs end recently.â
Xiang Wan pursed her lips slightly and waited for her explanation.
Xie Wanwan held her suitcase as she stood outside the door, looking at Xiang Wan who was wearing a homely attire and raised her eyebrows.
âI have nowhere else to go. Are you able to take me in for a few days?â
Xiang Wan was having a hard time trying not to frown. âSo Miss Xie, youâre saying that you want to move in here?â
If she rejected her outright, it would be really difficult.
Xiang Wan smiled and tried to make her tone sound mild and tactful.
âMiss Xie, you do know that⌠Currently, only I and Bai Muchuan are living hereâŚâ
That meant it was not convenient for her to live there.
Xie Wanwan nodded her head in understanding.
âI know that this is not appropriate. But I really have no other way out.â
As she said this, she looked away and her expression seemed more serious than earlier. âI donât want to keep this from you. Whatever is happening recently, itâs too abnormal,â her proud demeanor dissolved, showing her helplessness and distress. âThe movie âBefore Doomsdayâ was banned from showing at the cinemas because of the âzombieâ case. Then it somehow got linked to me and came back to haunt me againâŚâ
Xiang Wan raised her eyebrow. âYou feel that youâre being picked on deliberately by someone?â
âItâs obvious!â Xie Wanwan looked at Xiang Wan. âI feel that this is not a simple matter. Someone is out to get meâŚâ
âWho is that?â Xiang Wan questioned her.
Xie Wanwan was silent for a moment then chuckled and shook her head. âIf I knew who that person is, I would hold that personâs leg and beg him or her to spare my life!â
Xie Wanwan ran her fingers through her hair and let out another chuckle. âMaybe itâs someone who couldnât stand seeing me living a good life and wanted to bring me down. Or maybe some capitalist or business tycoon is behind all these as Iâm not only representing myself nowâŚâ
She was also representing Meng Entertainment Group now that she was the largest shareholder of that conglomerate.
As a celebrity, and now the largest shareholder in Meng Entertainment Group, she was still basically dealing with matters related to her industry. However, she had to deal with things on a whole different level and could be very complicatedâŚ
Xiang Wan nodded her head as she agreed with what she said.
But she was still in a quandary about Xie Wanwan living with them for a few days.
âLittle Bai is still asleep. I need to talk to him about this matter⌠Besides, itâs not so convenient for a woman to stay with usâŚâ
âOkay!â Xie Wanwan snapped her fingers with a grin. âAs long as you agree, it should be fine with Little Bai. Who doesnât know that he obeys his wife? Unless youâre unwillingâŚâ
âOf course, itâs not only me that will be staying here.â Xie Wanwan smiled mysteriously and turned to look at the direction of the elevator. âCome here!â
Her two female assistants pulled along some suitcases as they walked over.
There were a couple of large suitcases that contained Xie Wanwanâs skincare products, cosmetics, clothes, handbags and accessories et ceteraâŚ
They were arranged neatly outside the house.
The two assistants stood quietly aside.
Xiang Wan was dumbfounded at that sight.
Xie Wanwan gave a smile. âLittle Baiâs house is big enough for us to stay here.â
She put it as if she was very familiar with this place.
For a moment, Xiang Wan didnât know what else she could say.
Xie Wanwan passed her bag to an assistant. Then she placed her hands on her abdomen and made a deep, 90-degree bow at Xiang Wan.
âTeacher Xiang, please help me!â
Xiang Wan was now powerless against the situation.
It was not nice to keep them outside for too long.
âCome inside and talkâŚâ
Just before they entered the house, Xie Wanwan exchanged glances with her two assistants and the two of them started to get something from the suitcases.
After that, Xiang Wan received a bunch of presents from Xie Wanwan.
There were clothes, handbags and skincare productsâall of them were products of the top brandsâŚ
But when Xiang Wan refused them, Xie Wanwan insisted that she keep themâŚ
It was then when Xiang Wan realized that her understanding of Xie Wanwan was flawed.
The latter was actually someone who knew the ways of the worldâŚ
She was cold and arrogant in the past as there was no need for her to bow down to anyone unnecessarily.
She was adept at detecting the emotions of others and would attempt to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere which makes it difficult for others to reject herâŚ
As the saying goes, one would not slap a smiling person.
After exchanging some polite greetings, Xiang Wan had no choice but to invite them in and poured a glass of water for each of them.
âPlease take a seat.â
âNo problem. Donât worry about us, you can continue to do what you want to do.â
Xie Wanwanâs reminder was useful as Xiang Wan nearly forgot that she was in the midst of cooking earlier.
And so, she hurriedly made her way to the kitchen.
Xie Wanwan sat on the sofa. Her two assistants were well-behaved and sat beside her as wellâŚ
When Bai Muchuan woke up, he saw the three of them inside his house.
He looked at Xiang Wan then looked towards Xie Wanwan.
âWho can tell me what exactly is happening?â
He was dressed in his home clothes and was not as stern as he usually looked. Nonetheless, his personality was still someone who was difficult to get close to. Even if he was standing in his living room, it didnât look any easier to talk to him, not to mention he was wearing a frown on his face now.
Xiang Wan felt a squeeze in her heart and pointed at Xie WanwanâŚ
She wanted to tell him but found herself unable to do so.
Xie Wanwan was totally unbothered. She repeated the explanation to him before pointing at Xiang Wan.
âIâve already sought her approval. Little Bai, donât be a hindrance, alright?â
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