As a subordinate, Fan Cheng had no right to interfere in his boss's personal affairs.

As a friend, he asked, “Does the president plan to keep hiding his wife's existence?"

"Of course not, I will make it public at the appropriate time." Whatever was not given to Jiang Mian, he would make up for it one by one.

Fan Cheng nodded, "Then the CEO needs to hurry up, maybe the wife also wants to make it public?"

Ji Zhixiu raised his eyebrows, "Do you understand?"

"No," Fan Cheng nodded hesitantly, "Alice taught me this. She said that girls all like fair and aboveboard preferences."

"An aboveboard preference." Ji Zhixiu repeated, thoughtfully, "I know."

…

The palace battle drama filmed by Jiang Mian is called "The Legend of Locked Heart", and the filming period is set to be five months. Preliminary estimates may take until the end of the year.

Chang Min is a capable actor and often talks up Jiang Mian in private. The atmosphere on the set is very harmonious.

At the end of December, Jiang Mian finished all the scenes and completed filming.

Ji Zhixiu came to the airport to pick her up personally. Jiang Mian wore a red cotton coat and a little black skirt. With a scarf around her neck, she looks cute and energetic.

Because she couldn't see her face under the mask, she jumped into his arms, her eyes full of smiles, "I'm finally back."

This film was a hard work to film but also rewarding.

Ji Zhixiu squeezed her palm, wrapped her small hand with his big palm, and put it into his coat pocket to warm her hands, "Happy completion, thank you for your hard work."

The two got into the car and warmed up the heater. Jiang Mian took off his cotton clothes and put them aside. Ji Zhixiu called her, "Come here."

Jiang Mian turned around, "Huh?"

The next second, Jiang Mian was hit by a bouquet of flowers.

Jiang Mian's eyebrows were curved, her eyes were dotted with stars, and her smile was bright, "I like it very much."

Ji Zhixiu looked down at her and said in a gentle voice, “Just like it, Aunt Song has prepared a meal for you."

Jiang Mian lowered his head and smelled the fragrance of the flowers, "It's good to be home."

It's been a long time since I returned to Xiushui Villa. Jiang Mian missed every plant and tree here.

As soon as Aunt Song saw her coming back, she smiled brightly and said, "I've made Madam's favorite dish, come and try it."

Jiang Mian sat down at the dining table and said, "Thank you Aunt Song."

Although there is food to eat on the set, it is not as delicious as the food at home.

"You're welcome. Madam, just eat more later."

Jiang Mian naturally had a full stomach and lay down on the sofa, "Why didn't you see the dried fish when you came back? Where is the dried fish?"

"Sent him to take a bath."

Ji Zhixiu rolled up his sleeves and spread out the paperweight on the table, "Do you have any other plans when you come back to work?"

"Sister Ning said she would give me a holiday until after the New Year."

Jiang Mian tilted his head on the sofa and watched his movements, "What are you doing?"

"There is a charity party tomorrow. I will paint two strokes and send them to the auction." Ji Zhixiu said calmly.

Jiang Mian immediately lay down and asked, "Can you still draw?"

"If you are not talented, you are just a national first-class artist." He wrote lightly.

? ? ?

Are all the big guys so low-key?

Jiang Mian sat next to him and planned to observe the two strokes, "What do you want to draw?"

"Dried small fish."

The man's eyebrows were cold, with only his chin showing a fine line. He was swiping at Fang Qiu when he lifted the pen, and his lines were like flowing water. With a few strokes, the expression of Xiaogan was vividly sketched on the paper.

Jiang Mian was amazed, "Honey, you are so great."

Ji Zhixiu coughed, “I haven't written for a long time, and I have already regressed."

Half an hour later, he raised his head and looked at Jiang Mian, "You come and inscribe."

Ji Zhixiu knew that Jiang Mian was good at hairpin-flowered regular script.

Hearing this, Jiang Mian became very interested, "A picture of a raccoon slave playing with a ball?"

Ji Zhixiu muttered, "This is a good name, come on."

She took the brush and wrote five big characters next to Cong Shan Ru Liu. I couldn't help but smile, "It doesn't match the style of painting."

"It's just for fun." He called Sun Shu and asked him to take it down.

"Don't you need to frame it?" Jiang Mian asked.

"No need for my painting." Ji Zhixiu held her in his arms with confidence and a hint of arrogance.

"Come with me tomorrow? Let's see if there's anything you like. I'll buy it for you."

"Is it convenient?" Jiang Mian was afraid of being seen.

Ji Zhixiu had already prepared, "I have prepared a butterfly blue mask for you. If you don't want to show your face, just put it on."

"have a look."

Sun Shu came forward.

Jiang Mian slowly opened the packaging box. He didn't know what material the ice-blue mask was made of, but it looked radiant and light as cicada wings when he picked it up. Jiang Mian put it on his face and it fit perfectly.

Ji Zhixiu was very satisfied, "It suits you very well."

She couldn't put it down, "It's so beautiful."

"Just like it. It's specially designed by someone. This is the only one."

Jiang Mian touched the tassel pendant on it and said, "I like it, I like it so much."

These fancy things perfectly touched her hobby, and she began to look forward to tomorrow's charity party.

"I also prepared an evening dress for you. Do you want to take a look at it again?"

"good."

Ji Zhixiu clapped his hands gently, and a servant respectfully presented it to him.

Jiang Mian couldn't wait to open the box. It was a halterneck dress in the same color as the mask.

It feels great to the touch, and the clothes are very shiny, like a sky full of stars, which is eye-catching.

Even though Jiang Mian hasn't put it on yet, he can already imagine the effect after putting it on.

"Really like!"

Ji Zhixiu nodded slightly, as long as she liked it, it was worth the effort.

…

Five-star hotel in Kyoto.

The hall on the 18th floor has already been reserved for this charity dinner.

The dinner started at half past seven, and many people had already arrived at seven o'clock.

Shen Tingyu was also among them. She came here on behalf of the Shen family. Handing the invitation to the waiter, she smoothed down her skirt and walked in.

When she saw that Ji Zhixiu's seat in the first row was empty, her heart skipped a beat. Will he come?

"What a coincidence, I can see you here too." A voice sounded in her ear.

Shen Tingyu looked up and said, "I am here on behalf of our Shen family. Is Mr. Luo representing the Luo family?"

The fact that Luo Fei was an illegitimate child was not a secret in the circle. Even in the early years, Mr. Luo became ruthless and drove the mother and son out of the Luo family. This was also a matter that was talked about in the wealthy circles.

Even if Luo Fei returns to the Luo family now, he is not the favored one. Now Shen Tingyu seemed to have a hint of sarcasm when he said it.

Ever since she knew that Luo Fei supported her because of Jiang Mian, Shen Tingyu always spoke with a hint of thorniness, intentionally or unintentionally.

Luo Fei was not angry, Shen Tingyu was right. He was able to attend today because he really got this opportunity in front of the old man. The most important thing is that he stepped on his good-for-nothing brother. How could it not be pleasing.

He smiled good-naturedly and praised without hesitation, “You are beautiful today."

Shen Tingyu changed her usual style today, wearing a v-ling long red dress with a waistband and flaming red lips, which gave her a somewhat sophisticated look.

Shen Tingyu twitched his lips and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

Luo Fei tilted his head and brushed his thin lips ambiguously against her ear, "Actually, I quite like you."

"How many people have Mr. Luo said this to?" Shen Tingyu sneered, "Is Jiang Mian the one you love the most when you meet him?"

Luo Fei sighed, "She's so good, why bother mentioning her?"

The postures of the two looked very ambiguous to others.

"Is that Mr. Xiao Luo?"

"Isn't this the daughter of the Shen family?"

"What is going on? Are these two people together?"

"It's quite a match, one adopted daughter and one illegitimate son."

Low and mixed comments reached Shen Tingyu's ears before she could deny it. He saw Luo Fei raise his head and look in the direction of the sound, his eyes were sinister and filled with ice, "Do you dare to come to me and say something?"

Several people immediately fell silent.

He raised his lips and mocked, "A bunch of old guys who only talk behind their backs."

Luo Fei slowly turned his head, "So, sometimes I feel that we are still very similar. We both have a spirit of not admitting defeat. It's not a happy life to raise a daughter, right?"

Shen Tingyu was startled, then subconsciously retorted, "I'm living a good life."

The Shen family has always been very kind to her, she comforted herself in this way.

"Aren't you pretending to be tired?" Luo Fei exposed her.

"I didn't!" she retorted.

"Oh, if you say no, then there won't be." Luo Fei didn't argue with her. He lay lazily, supporting his forehead with one hand, closing his eyes and falling asleep.

Shen Tingyu glanced at him and suppressed the surge in her heart. She is not tired at all. Her parents are loving and her brother is doting on her. How could she be tired?

More and more people arrived at the venue, but none of them had the figure that Shen Tingyu wanted to see. She slowly clenched her fists. Could it be that Ji Zhixiu wouldn't come?

Soon, the banquet door was opened again.

Ji Zhixiu appeared in front of everyone wearing a silver-gray suit, a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and a woman on his arm. The two of them stand together harmoniously and eye-catchingly.

Shen Tingyu couldn't hide the jealousy in his eyes, staring at the woman beside him.

"Why, you can't pretend anymore?" At some point, Luo Fei opened his eyes and took in all her expressions.

He teased, "So, you like Ji Zhixiu."

"Yes, I like him." She admitted simply.

"Would you like me to help you?" he asked kindly.

"No, I can handle it myself." Shen Tingyu refused. What could Luo Fei help her with? He is just an unidentified illegitimate child who might be kicked out of the Luo family one day.

"Okay, just pretend I didn't say anything." Luo Fei stretched lazily.

Shen Tingyu's attention was still on the woman in the blue dress. What was her relationship with Ji Zhixiu?

Why don't you dare to show your true face and wear a mask?

Jiang Mian and Ji Zhixiu sat down. She lowered her head and said in Ji Zhixiu's ear, "Shen Tingyu is sitting behind you."

"Really? I didn't see it."

Behind the mask, Jiang Mian couldn't help but reveal a smile on his lips. This was also the case with this man. People who don't take it seriously never pay attention.

She leaned on the man's shoulder and asked, "When will it start?"

Ji Zhixiu tilted his head, raised his hand and looked at his watch, "There are still ten minutes."

Shen Tingyu stared at this figure and eliminated all candidates in his mind.

If looks could kill, Jiang Mian would have died a thousand times already.

Why, why are we so close? Why do we have to talk together?

Shen Tingyu looked at this man. She could no longer control herself. Her love for him was increasing day by day. In this world, no one loves Ji Zhixiu more than her!

Luo Fei pushed her shoulder and whispered, “Don't act like you're asking for something, there are so many people here."

Luo Fei almost said the word ugly.

Shen Tingyu pursed her lips and came to her senses, "Thank you."

She adjusted her expression and quickly showed a standard smile.

In the last row of seats, Ye Yi crossed his legs and said casually, “Bring some melon seeds."

Someone offered it to him behind him, "Eat less, otherwise you will get angry."

Ye Yi was too lazy to pay attention to him. He spit out a melon seed shell and said, "Find a way to move me to the front."

Sitting in the back prevented him from seeing people.