Xie Sui had heard of celebrities throwing tantrums, but this was the first time he witnessed someone actively digging their own grave. He watched as Lin Shishi’s actions unfolded.
Despite the director's pleas, Lin Shishi remained unmoved. She grabbed her bag and walked out of the studio. Standing at the entrance, she suddenly stopped, her face instantly paling as if she had seen a ghost.
It was worse than seeing a ghost. How could he be back?
“Sister, brother-in-law, you… you’re back!”
“Don’t call me brother-in-law. I’m not your brother-in-law, I can’t accept that. Where are you off to?”
Lin Shishi, thinking she had secured Mr. Lin, felt emboldened. Even if Xie Sui was powerful, he couldn’t compare to Mr. Lin’s influence in Hong Kong. She replied, “I have a dinner appointment with Mr. Lin from Jiaye Pictures and I need to get going.”
Xie Sui said, “That’s good. I’ll drive you then. I can meet Mr. Lin too.”
Xie Sui walked out first. Lin Shishi gritted her teeth and followed him.
The director watched them leave, feeling disappointed. Mr. Xie was still protecting her. Such an artist was too difficult to handle; he really didn’t want to film anymore.
“Let’s take a break. We’ll continue tomorrow.”
Guan ZhiZhi walked out. “Where’s Mr. Xie? Didn’t you say he was back?”
The director said, “If you mean the one who just came in, he left with Lin Shishi. I’ve been a director for so many years, and this is the first time I’ve encountered such a difficult artist. Miss Guan, you’re quite the celebrity, but even you’re not as unreasonable as she is. She’s deliberately causing trouble and has no artistic integrity. If it weren’t for her good looks, who would indulge her!”
Guan ZhiZhi said, “Don’t be angry. She won’t be able to show off for much longer. She’ll be more obedient than any well-behaved child. Do you really think Mr. Xie will indulge her? Her good days are over. This woman is truly asking for it. Knowing Mr. Xie’s temper, she still acts like a diva. Let’s just watch her downfall.”
The director said, “But she’s got Mr. Lin. Can Mr. Xie fight against Mr. Lin?”
Guan ZhiZhi replied, “You don’t understand. Mr. Lin is our competitor. Is Lin Shishi acting like a traitor?”
“Heh heh, I hope Mr. Xie punishes him severely this time. I’ve had enough of her.”
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In Hong Kong’s largest seafood restaurant, Lin Shishi nervously entered with Xie Sui and arrived at the reserved private room.
Lin Tianxiang hadn’t arrived yet. A waiter served them tea, inviting them to wait.
Xie Sui poured her a cup of tea. Lin Shishi was overwhelmed with gratitude, “Thank you, I can pour it myself.”
“It’s alright. You’re so popular now, who wouldn’t give Miss Lin some face?”
Lin Shishi’s eyes flickered. “It’s all thanks to Brother Xie giving me opportunities and nurturing me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
“So you know!”
Xie Sui’s voice turned cold. He crossed his arms and looked at her. “Lin Shishi, I’ve seen people ask for trouble, but I’ve never seen anyone ask for trouble like you. Do you even know what you are?
If I hadn’t wanted you to make money for me, do you think you would have all of this now?
It’s one thing that you followed Du Yujie, but you even dared to follow Lin Tianxiang. Do you really think that because his surname is Lin, he can protect you?
Today, let me tell you, unless I take pity on you and decide to let you go, even the King of Heaven himself couldn’t save you.”
Lin Shishi angrily retorted, “What will it take for you to let me go?”
“No matter what, I won’t let you go. The moment you made a move against Wanwan, you became a tool in my eyes, a money-making tool. Unless you’re dead, don’t even think about escaping my grasp.”
Xie Sui’s indifferent voice filled Lin Shishi with despair. She couldn’t help but say, “What’s so good about her, Lin Wanwan? Are you that infatuated? I can do what she can, and I can do what she can’t. Why can’t you see me?”
“See what? See how selfish and malicious you are? Don’t compare yourself to my Wanwan. You’re not even fit to carry her shoes.”
The private room door opened, and Lin Tianxiang entered. Lin Shishi immediately threw herself into his arms. “Mr. Lin, save me!”
“What’s wrong, darling? Your face is so pale. Who dared to hurt you? I, Lin Tianxiang, will be the first to disagree.” Su Dan Novel Network
Xie Sui remained seated and sneered, “Mr. Lin is quite the devoted lover. Truly admirable. You seem to have forgotten, she’s an artist under my company, not yours, Mr. Lin.”
Lin Tianxiang finally noticed him. “Oh, it’s Mr. Xie. Nice to meet you for the first time. I’ve heard of you. I heard Shishi is your sister-in-law. So we’re family, aren’t we?”
Xie Sui said, “Don’t be so quick to claim kinship. We’re not family. Has she married you? Are you admitting she’s your legitimate wife, Mr. Lin?
Alright then, I’ll immediately find reporters from the newspapers to report this. Congratulations, Mr. Lin.”
Lin Tianxiang’s expression changed. “How is that possible? I have a legitimate wife, and my son is already fifteen. It’s impossible for me to marry her. But she is my woman now. I’m trying to be friendly with you, Mr. Xie, so don’t be unappreciative.”
Xie Sui said, “As for me, I’m just unappreciative. If you want her, you can have her. She signed a contract. One hundred billion. Money talks, people walk.”
“One hundred billion? Mr. Xie, you must be joking.”
Xie Sui said, “I’m not joking. She signed a lifetime contract. In my hands, she’s worth at least one hundred billion, otherwise, she’s of no use.”
Lin Tianxiang said, “Mr. Xie, is there no room for negotiation?”
“None. This woman is a poisonous snake. Your current achievements, Mr. Lin, weren’t easy to come by. Don’t let a poisonous snake ruin your reputation and send you to hell. I’ve said what I needed to say. Mr. Lin, good luck to yourself.”
After speaking, Xie Sui stood up and left, leaving Lin Tianxiang to ponder.
Lin Shishi cried heartbrokenly, and Lin Tianxiang was in a bad mood and didn’t feel like comforting her.
Before Lin Tianxiang could figure out how to deal with her, the private room door was flung open. Lin Tianxiang’s wife, radiating murderous intent, stormed in. “Well, well, flirting openly in broad daylight. Lin Tianxiang, you’re truly something.
And you, you slut, do you think I’m dead? Publicly seducing my man, are you provoking me?
Teach her a good lesson! Let her know that sometimes men are the most useless creatures. Let me show you if the man who swore eternal love to you dares to protect you.”
Her bodyguards dragged her out and beat her mercilessly, without any shred of pity.
“Save me, Mr. Lin, save me.”
Lin Tianxiang, however, was too cowardly to speak. He could only plead with Mrs. Lin, “Don’t hit her anymore. What if reporters see? It won’t look good. Let’s go back. This is my fault, and I will change.”
“Hmph, this isn’t the first or second time you’ve made a mistake. Do you think I care about you being with this woman? What I care about is the company’s future. You offended Mr. Xie for her. Do you think it’s worth it?
Lin Tianxiang, don’t forget, I hold thirty percent of the company’s shares. If you don’t want to be the CEO anymore, I’ll find someone else. You can just stay home and serve me obediently.”
“How could that be? I was wrong. I thought she was Mr. Xie’s sister-in-law, and I was trying to build a connection. Madam, please don’t be angry. Anger makes you age faster.”
Lin Shishi was in despair. Not a single man could be relied upon!