So Smart, Yet Unaware of His Intentions

Sheng Xiangsi smirked; it was as expected.

However, fortunately, she had a backup plan.

She had an agreement with Yao Leyi, so initially, she didn't intend to use it.

Early this morning, before handing Bai Ran's phone to Yao Leyi, she had made a little 'adjustment.'

She kept a copy of the video Bai Ran took of Yao Leyi tripping her.

How did Yao Leyi not notice?

With today's advanced smartphones, any upload or transfer traces are easily detectable...

That's because Sheng Xiangsi didn't upload or transfer it; she used her phone to record the video again!

She stored it in her cloud drive!

Taking a deep breath, Sheng Xiangsi picked up her phone, opened the video, and placed it in front of Fu Hanjiang.

"Please, take a look at this."

"What is it?"

Fu Hanjiang, seemingly nonchalant, glanced at the phone screen and suddenly frowned... Yao Leyi actually pushed Xiangsi! This is the real truth?

Was Xiangsi hurt? Where was she hurt?

"You..."

But as soon as he began to speak, Sheng Xiangsi interrupted him.

She put away her phone, "Fu Corporation owns Dongyu Media. I don't need to tell you the consequences if this video gets out."

"If you release Bai Ran, I promise to destroy this video."

What??

Fu Hanjiang was a bit stunned.

It turned out, she didn't show this video to tell him she was wronged!

She used this video to threaten him to release Bai Ran?

No wonder she didn't come to him, didn't plead; she had this in her hand!

Heh, pretty smart.

"Yesterday, you used this to make Yao Leyi withdraw the lawsuit?"

"Yes." Sheng Xiangsi nodded. She was almost certain he had no choice—of course, he had no choice.

How could he risk Yao Leyi's reputation and future?

Sheng Xiangsi smiled, "As long as Bai Ran is released, I will keep my word..."

"Why should you?!"

Suddenly, Fu Hanjiang moved close, enveloping her, as if hugging her.

His eyes were cold, showing his displeasure at the moment!

"Threatening me? Hmm?"

"..." Sheng Xiangsi opened her mouth, her face stiffening, "Do you want Yao Leyi's reputation and future, or do you want Bai Ran to go to jail to avenge Yao Leyi? You choose!"

She steeled herself, lifting her face, fearlessly meeting his gaze.

"I don't want to do this, but since you care so much about Yao Leyi, this is my only option. Mm..."

"Shut up!"

Fu Hanjiang suddenly raised his hand, pressing his thumb against her soft lips, not wanting to hear her nonsense anymore!

Her little mouth babbling, not a word he liked to hear!

Constantly saying he cared about Yao Leyi, even learning to reshoot the video, threatening him!

So smart, yet couldn't see that everything he did was for her?

Really, she infuriated him!

Feeling stifled, he abruptly raised his hand, loosening his tie, almost unable to breathe!

"?" Sheng Xiangsi blinked her big eyes in confusion, what was going on now?

While the two were at a standoff, Fu Hanjiang's 'new girlfriend' in the driver's seat turned her head, pouting, feeling wronged.

But she dared not express her anger, timidly reminding, "Mr. Fu…"

"Shut up!"

"!" The 'new girlfriend' trembled, almost crying, "Mr. Fu, we've arrived."

It turned out, the car had stopped at some point.

Rong Zheng knocked on the window twice, reminding as well, "Second Master, we're here."

"Got it!"

Fu Hanjiang, full of anger, had to subdue it, releasing Sheng Xiangsi and getting out of the car.

The 'new girlfriend' immediately followed, timidly reaching out to hold his arm.

Fu Hanjiang glanced down at her, scaring the 'new girlfriend' to the brink of tears.

But fortunately, Fu Hanjiang neither scolded her nor pushed her away!

Seeing them walk ahead, Sheng Xiangsi hurried to catch up, "Fu Hanjiang, about what I just mentioned, what's your decision? Do we have a deal?"

"Heh."

Fu Hanjiang, hands in his pockets, turned and looked at her, lifting his eyelids, "Let me think about it."

After saying that, he walked away without looking back, arm-in-arm with his 'new girlfriend.'

What? Sheng Xiangsi was surprised by the answer. He needed to think about it? Given it concerned Yao Leyi, did he really need to think?

But how long would he think?

Every moment he took, Bai Ran suffered another day. Prolonged, it might affect her work with the dance troupe.

What to do?

"Xiangsi."

Unexpectedly, Rong Zheng turned back, extending his arm, "Second Master means for you to wait inside. Please…"

"Okay, thank you."

Sheng Xiangsi nodded. There was still hope.

She thought so; how could he not care about Yao Leyi? Keeping her hanging without immediately agreeing was his way of venting Yao Leyi's anger.

...

It was a banquet.

In the hall were many familiar faces to Sheng Xiangsi, but none related to her.

She found a corner to stay in, occasionally glancing at Fu Hanjiang's movements.

Huh?

Sheng Xiangsi squinted, staring at his 'new girlfriend,' finding her familiar. Had she seen her on TV?

Like Yao Leyi, was she a celebrity?

If she were a rich girl, she wouldn't act so submissive in front of him. This 'new girlfriend' had practically written 'Mr. Fu, I am very obedient' on her forehead.

Which celebrity was she?

She usually didn't have time to watch TV or follow stars, so she couldn't remember.

Sheng Xiangsi discreetly picked up her phone, opened the camera, and zoomed in.

She snapped a picture of the 'new girlfriend.'

Using the photo, she opened image search.

"It's out!"

Sheng Xiangsi held her phone, muttering, "Xia Meng, nice name. Only twenty? So young. Second Master Fu is really... an old cow eating young grass…"

So tender she could squeeze water out of her.

Exiting the search engine, Sheng Xiangsi opened Weibo, typing Xia Meng.

It turned out Xia Meng was an artist under Dongyu Media, so she was Fu Hanjiang's employee? Close at hand.

Although a newcomer, Xia Meng's recent exposure was quite high.

She had heard Fu Mingzhu mention that Yao Leyi had reduced her work to take care of Brother Hanchuan, and in the future, she would likely have to balance family commitments as well.

So, this Xia Meng was being groomed by Dongyu Media to replace Yao Leyi?

Sheng Xiangsi pouted, "Maybe the successor will become a sister-in-law..."

"What are you muttering about?"

"!"

Sheng Xiangsi was startled, someone suddenly whispering in her ear!

People can really scare people to death.

She jumped up in fright, her phone slipping from her hand, about to hit the ground.

The culprit, Second Master Fu, extended his long arm, catching the phone steadily.

The screen hadn't gone dark yet. Looking at it... Xia Meng, Xia Meng? All Xia Meng?

Heh.

Second Master Fu raised an eyebrow, suddenly in a good mood.