The Wealthy and Influential Fiancé has the Ability to Read Mind
Extra 5
Xie Feizhe pulled up outside the bar and waited for a while until he spotted a short-haired, beautiful woman jogging toward him. He raised his hand to check his watch and said, “You’re late.”
Tang Xing, slightly out of breath, didn’t take offense at his sharp tone and confirmed, “We agreed that I’d pretend to be your girlfriend, and you’d help me deal with Qu Mengxue’s situation.”
Hearing this, Xie Feizhe looked her up and down, feeling a surge of irritation. He retorted sarcastically, “Is it true that you’ll do anything for your artists?”
Tang Xing was taken aback, not understanding what had set him off this time, “I’m their manager, of course, I have to think about them.”
Xie Feizhe only scoffed.
He had met Tang Xing at a gathering of entertainment investors, watching her work tirelessly to create opportunities for her artists while smiling and charming everyone around her.
He knew quite a bit about her background. After all, his relationship with Tang Nuan was decent, and there had been some gossip about Tang Xing’s return to the Tang family and her subsequent actions in the industry.
After returning, she seemed uninterested in reintegrating into the circle and instead had leveraged Jiang Miao to pull a fast one on the Tang family. Then she had gone off on her own to develop in the south, cutting ties with both sides. She appeared to be a determined career woman with aspirations.
Hmm, her dream seemed to be cultivating international superstars?
Xie Feizhe found such women the most distasteful. For the sake of their so-called career ambitions, they would abandon everything and everyone.
He had noticed her discomfort at the time, but for some reason, it just made him feel even more irked, so he hinted that he could offer opportunities to her artists and suggested they have a few drinks.
Tang Xing indeed laughed and took a drink, but it seemed to hit her hard, and soon after, she ended up vomiting all over him.
Xie Feizhe’s expression soured as he recalled the scene. From that moment on, their enmity was firmly established.
Now, hearing her speak, he smirked sarcastically, “You think you’re looking out for them, but they might not appreciate it. What about your Xiao Yingying?”
Xiao Yingying was the artist Tang Xing had fervently promoted at that gathering. A reality show star with decent qualities and some acting talent, she was nonetheless vulnerable to the industry’s dark underbelly.
He recalled some of his friends sighing that artists under Tang Xing’s management were “blessed for several lifetimes” to be protected by her. Yet, despite her efforts to shield them completely, they might not necessarily be grateful.
So, when Yingying invited him to watch the fireworks at Chaohai Park during the Spring Festival, he agreed and even sent a photo to Tang Xing to provoke her.
To his surprise, Tang Xing showed up right away, and he had anticipated enjoying her heartbroken or angry expression. Instead, she silently pulled them both away.
Thinking back on that moment, he felt the pain in his wrist where she had yanked him.
Tang Xing clearly recalled the incident too and said coldly, “Everyone has their own ambitions. If she thinks it’s not a good fit, then we part ways. If she wants to find someone else, go ahead. She’s not my artist, and I won’t interfere.”
Taking a deep breath, she added, “But here’s a friendly reminder, when taking artists out, avoid crowded places, especially for events like fireworks shows. It’s dangerous. If they’re recognized and a stampede occurs, it could lead to fatalities. Please be responsible for your own safety and that of others.”
After saying that, she remembered why she was there a few days ago and worried that if she said too much, the atmosphere would become awkward and Xie Feizhe would back out.
She didn’t understand why this person had such animosity towards her and always targeted her.
So, she said directly, “Anyway, you promised me. This time I’ll pretend to be your girlfriend, and as long as you’re satisfied, you’ll help me deal with the situation regarding Qu Mengxue.”
Now Qu Mengxue was one of her artists. With the success of “Nine Layers of Spring” this year, she had returned to the audience’s attention, but that also meant the people she had offended back then remembered her again.
Though those people didn’t dare provoke Tang Nuan, she was just an investor and couldn’t monitor the entertainment industry all the time. The industry was complex, and they had plenty of underhanded tricks to exclude Qu Mengxue. So even though “Nine Layers of Spring” had made Qu Mengxue popular again, it was still hard for her to land roles.
Sometimes the reality of the industry was quite helpless, which is why Tang Xing was running around trying to resolve this issue, and Second Xie, as the second son of the Xie family, indeed had the ability to help.
Hearing her words, Xie Feizhe smirked maliciously, “Sure, as long as you can play the role well.”
Although Tang Xing expected him to have ill intentions, she had made up her mind to get this done today. However, when she saw a group of people sitting in a booth not far away, she halted in her tracks.
She coldly looked at Xie Feizhe and said, “Second Young Master Xie, I thought you were just difficult to deal with, but I didn’t expect you to be truly disgusting!”
Xie Feizhe was actually taken aback for a moment. When Ye Shuyan sent the message, he had intended to show off how he was tormenting her.
In his anger, he suddenly thought of a brilliant way to torment Tang Xing, which would not only allow him to regain some ground in front of Ye Shuyan but also make Tang Xing uncomfortable. He knew that Tang Xing didn’t want to meet Tang Nuan, making it a perfect two-for-one situation.
But unexpectedly, Ye Shuyan’s group arrived, including Tang Yue and Assistance Wen, Tang Fei and Li Qiuqiu, Ye Shuyan and Tang Nuan, Tang Jinxin and his wife, as well as Tang Ben.
Xie Feizhe didn’t know what Ye Shuyan was up to in this situation, but seeing Tang Xing’s expression, he thought it was even better. He taunted her, “A strong career woman like you is afraid of this? For the sake of your ambitions, can’t you just abandon things like love, family, dignity, and everything else?”
“Are you scared they’ll become your stumbling blocks?”
Tang Xing looked at him like he was crazy, “Second Young Master Xie, are you sick? Or just lacking love?”
“Family and love will only push you forward in your career,” he sneered, “Isn’t there someone who takes that into consideration?”
Tang Xing looked him up and down, then kindly told him, “There’s only one reason, that is you’re not worth it. Second Young Master Xie, you should go back and reflect on why you’ve become a stumbling block for others. Don’t embarrass yourself further before that.”
Xie Feizhe felt the sting of her words and sneered, “So you’re saying you’re someone who values feelings and family? Why don’t I see you coming back to check on them?”
“Isn’t it because you want to prove yourself so they’ll respect you?”
Tang Xing looked at him and suddenly spoke sincerely, “Second Young Master Xie, you should go see a doctor. You’re seriously ill.”
“Look down on me? Marriage still values matching backgrounds but love is equal for everyone. Even if I’m a beggar, my parents still love me. They will never look down on me.”
She glanced in the Tang family’s direction, “My parents worked hard to raise me for over twenty years, but Tang Nuan has suffered so much in the Tang Sheng’an family. Do you really think I should go back and see them?”
“Should I put my loving parents and siblings in a difficult position while letting Tang Nuan continue to be sad?”
Xie Feizhe was taken aback, unwilling to believe he had misunderstood her, and continued, “Well, you still have your ambitions, putting them aside temporarily isn’t a big deal.”
Hearing this, Tang Xing paused, then looked back at her family in the booth, her tone softening, “Yes, I still have my dreams.”
“This is the only thing I took away from that family. My mom loves watching TV, my sister, despite her looks, actually loves chasing after stars, and my younger brother wanted to be a celebrity when he was little. So, I decided to become an amazing manager and nurture an international superstar, so they can freely sign autographs and take pictures.”
Xie Feizhe hadn’t considered it this way. As he watched her gaze full of affection towards her family, a feeling of restlessness stirred in his heart.
Tang Xing managed to regain her composure but wasn’t planning to continue playing with this spoiled son of a wealthy family. She finally said to Xie Feizhe, “Perhaps in your world, everything can be used for amusement and manipulation.”
“But in my world, that’s not acceptable. Whether it’s family, love, career, or dreams, I will do everything in my power to protect them. No one can desecrate them, and I will not give up on any of them.”
Xie Feizhe thought about his own feelings of being abandoned and looked at the determined girl before him. Could dreams and love truly coexist?
He watched as Tang Xing’s lips moved, but no words came out. As she turned to leave, he instinctively grabbed her wrist. Tang Xing frowned. “I’ll find another way to handle the situation with Qu Mengxue, so you don’t need to bother, Second Young Master Xie. Goodbye.”
Just as she broke free from his grasp, a clear female voice called out, “Tang Xing?”
Tang Xing was startled and turned to see Tang Nuan standing not far away.
Caught up in their argument, they hadn’t noticed anyone approaching. Tang Xing felt a bit awkward. “I came to find someone. I’ll be leaving now.”
Tang Nuan looked at her and suddenly said, “Mom and Dad and Big Sister are here. Do you want to go over and say hello?”
Tang Xing was stunned, seemingly unable to believe it.
Tang Nuan looked at her and smiled, “Let’s go.”
Actually, before Ji Yun approached Tang Xing to partner up, she had already talked to Tang Nuan on the phone.
During the filming of “Nine Layer of Springs” last year, Ji Yun finally established her entertainment company, signing on Xiao Zhiyu and Qu Mengxue, and had been looking for suitable managers ever since.
Having been in the entertainment industry for a long time, Ji Yun understood how rare a good manager was. Given that Xiao Zhiyu and Qu Mengxue had special circumstances, it made finding someone even harder. It wasn’t until she encountered Tang Xing, who skillfully navigated between investors and directors, that she felt Tang Xing was suitable in every way and decided to call Tang Nuan.
Sometimes, Tang Nuan felt that her friends understood her changes better than she did herself. So, when Ji Yun casually mentioned Tang Xing, Tang Nuan realized that she no longer felt any rejection.
Perhaps it was because she had received enough love, and during her time at Tang Jinxin’s home, she understood that while parental love might be divided among siblings, the love she received wouldn’t be any less. In fact, it would come back to her even more from her siblings. It seemed that having one more person like Tang Xing was not a problem.
Moreover, she had reconciled with her life over the past twenty-something years. Just as Ye Shuyan said, we can’t predict what we will encounter in life, but we can turn everything we experience into something good.
The more than twenty years at the Tang Sheng’an family undeniably broadened her perspective, made her resilient, and allowed her to grow quickly. Most importantly, it led her to meet Ye Shuyan, and all of that was a good thing.
Seeing the relieved expression on Tang Nuan’s face, Tang Xing’s eyes suddenly glistened with tears, “Tang Nuan, thank you.”
Tang Nuan smiled and replied, “No need to say that. Otherwise, I’d have to thank you too.”
After returning, it was Tang Xing’s strength, optimism, and understanding that allowed her to smoothly integrate into the Tang family, slowly untangling her knots and enjoying the warmth of family.
Tang Xing looked at her, and they exchanged smiles. Indeed, time heals all wounds.
Suddenly remembering something, Tang Xing linked her arm with Xie Feizhe’s and affectionately said, “Darling, do you still mean what you said before?”
Xie Feizhe: …
Weren’t you just saying you didn’t want to play with me?
Tang Xing blinked and replied, “Well, I’m good now! Feelings and ideals never conflict, right?”
The author has something to say:
Tang Xing: “I’ll pretend to be your girlfriend and help you deal with your relationship issues, and you’ll help me sort things out with Qu Mengxue.”
Xie Feizhe: … Why do I have a bad feeling about this?
Don’t tell me I’m going to be connected to Ye Shuyan as well?! No way!!!