Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 434 Wang's Provocation Makes Xiao Tian Explode

Under the soft lights of the banquet, Wang Churan, with a faint smile on her lips, walked calmly past the guests chatting in twos and threes, toward Tian Xiwei, who was whispering something to Li Yitong.

She wore a long green dress, her figure was tall and slender, and her demeanor was elegant. Among the many female stars vying for attention, she had a unique charm of grace and gentleness.

"Sister."

She called out softly to attract their attention, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, just right.

Tian Xiwei was gesturing to Li Yitong about the embarrassing incident she had just witnessed on stage where a male celebrity almost stepped on another female celebrity's skirt when she turned around upon hearing the voice. Upon seeing Wang Churan, her bright eyes immediately turned wary, and her brows furrowed unconsciously.

"What do you want to do?"

His voice unconsciously betrayed a sense of defensiveness.

Li Yitong also turned her gaze to the girl in front of her, observing the exchange between the two with great interest, her crescent-shaped eyes full of amusement.

Wang Churan was unfazed by her wary attitude. His smile remained impeccable as he took out his phone from his handbag and gently shook it.

"It's nothing important, I just suddenly remembered that we met in such a rush last time that I forgot to get your contact information. I only remembered it when I saw you just now."

The words were spoken so naturally, as if it were truly just a fleeting thought.

Tian Xiwei looked at her with a puzzled expression, her eyes full of suspicion.

"Wang Cheran, are you out of your mind? Add me on WeChat? Are we that close?"

She always felt that this woman was like a weasel paying respects to a chicken, with no good intentions.

She still clearly remembered the manic look in her eyes at the last Fosun party.

Li Yitong remained silent, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes. Her gaze lingered on Wang Cheran's impeccable smile for a moment, and she felt that her actions were indeed somewhat abrupt.

It was quite unusual for this girl to suddenly take the initiative to add Xiaotian, who clearly didn't get along with her, as her contact information.

Wang Churan seemed completely oblivious to the barb in Tian Xiwei's words, maintaining a smiling expression and holding her phone up without putting it down.

"Senior sister is joking. We're in the same industry and both graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, so isn't it normal to exchange contact information? There might have been some misunderstandings before, so I hope you won't take it to heart."

She spoke very seriously, and her expression even revealed a hint of apology.

Tian Xiwei stared at her for a few seconds, then glanced at Li Yitong, who seemed lost in thought, and muttered to herself, "Let's see what tricks you're up to." After hesitating for a moment, she took out her phone from her evening bag and spoke in a stiff tone.

"Sweep you?"

"Okay, thank you for your help, senior sister."

Wang smiled broadly and readily pulled up the QR code.

With a "ding," the addition was successful.

Wang Churan looked at the newly added contact on her phone screen, a satisfied smile curving her lips. She then put away her phone and nodded to Tian Xiwei and Li Yitong.

"Then I won't disturb Senior Sister and Sister Yitong's chat any longer. I'll go over there and take a look."

After saying that, she turned around and walked away gracefully, her back view elegant and composed.

Tian Xiwei watched her figure disappear into the gaps in the crowd, pursed her lips, stuffed her phone back into her bag, and muttered to herself.

"This is all very strange, I have no idea what they're up to..."

She thought this woman must have lost her mind today.

Li Yitong suddenly remembered something and patted her arm.

"Tian'er, open her Moments and take a look."

Why would she look at her WeChat Moments?

Despite saying that, Tian Xiwei obediently took out her phone again and opened Wang Chiran's WeChat Moments, which featured her selfie as the profile picture.

As you swipe your finger across the screen, the first few posts are everyday shares.

The photos, taken on set, show a picture of a person reading, or checking in at an art exhibition, are accompanied by sentences about the tranquility of life. Everything seems normal, just a record of a young actress's ordinary yet slightly artistic life.

"It doesn't look like anything special..."

Tian Xiwei muttered to herself, her finger continuing to slide upwards unconsciously. Just as she was about to turn it off, her movement suddenly stopped.

The screen is frozen on a post published on New Year's Eve.

The caption reads: "A heartwarming New Year's Eve dinner, thank you for taking us in~ (heart)"

The accompanying photo is of a sumptuous family feast, with a round table laden with chicken, duck, fish, meat, and steaming dumplings, exuding a warm and homey atmosphere.

Tian Xiwei's gaze had been casually sweeping across the photo, but when it touched the edge, her pupils suddenly contracted!
In the lower right corner of that photo, a man's half-profile was unintentionally captured.

He was wearing a dark sweater, his head slightly lowered, his profile clearly defined, listening to the person next to him.

That silhouette was all too familiar to her!
It's Jiang Qing!
Tian Xiwei felt a buzzing in her head, and her big eyes widened instantly, as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing.

She abruptly turned her phone screen towards Li Yitong, her voice even changing slightly.

"Tong, Tongtong...look at this!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yitong, who had been lounging lazily against the back of her chair, immediately sat up straight, her crescent-shaped eyes instantly losing their nonchalant air, and her gaze focused on the screen.

She carefully examined the profile in the photo, then glanced at the posting date, and finally confirmed that this was the photo Meng Ziyi had sent her.

So, just as she suspected, the girl deliberately wanted Oda to see the photo.

Tsk tsk... They're up to something.

Tian Xiwei had no idea that Li Yitong already knew about this. She turned her head in disbelief, her gaze piercing through the crowd, and accurately found Jiang Qing, who was surrounded by Zhang Yimou, Huang Xiaoming, and others, chatting and laughing at the same time.

Her chest heaved violently, and she suddenly turned back to look at Li Yitong. The two of them turned to face each other at the same time.

Wang Cheran was standing alone by a round table laden with exquisite desserts, holding a glass of juice in her hand, seemingly waiting for them to look over.

Seeing their gazes directed at her, Wang Churan neither flinched nor avoided them. Instead, she gracefully raised the hand holding her phone and gently waved it in their direction from a distance.

She still had that faint smile on her face, looking perfectly normal, as if it were just a friendly gesture.

But in Tian Xiwei's eyes, there was an undisguised provocation hidden beneath that smile!
So proud of myself!

"What does she mean?!"

Tian Xiwei was so angry that her breathing became rapid, and she felt a surge of anger rising from the bottom of her heart, rushing straight to the top of her head.

"New Year's Eve! How come she's with Jiang Qing? Her location is in Qianchuan, she's at Jiang Qing's house? She actually spent New Year's Eve at Jiang Qing's house?!"

This realization was like a needle, piercing Tian Xiwei's heart and bringing a sharp, bitter taste.

She recalled that when she called Jiang Qing on New Year's Eve, he said he was at home with his family. It turned out that this "family" also included Wang Churan.

A mix of panic and anger—feelings of being kept in the dark, being compared to others, and even the possibility of being replaced—made her instantly lose her temper.

Seeing that things were not going well, Li Yitong quickly grabbed her hand and whispered advice.

"Tian'er, calm down, there are too many people around here."

"I can't calm down!"

Tian Xiwei shook off her hand, her chest tight with anger. Looking at Wang Cheran's "what can you do to me?" attitude, she held back her anger for a long time, but she couldn't swallow it. Ignoring Li Yitong's advice, she strode aggressively toward Wang Cheran.

Tolerable or unbearable!
I wonder if my hero Tian has a fist the size of a sandbag?
On the other side, Jiang Qing had just finished dealing with another wave of people who came up to chat and was feeling a bit parched. She was about to find a quiet corner to rest when a delicate fragrance quietly approached.

He subconsciously looked up and saw Liu Yifei standing in front of him with a glass of champagne, smiling.

Her peacock green dress today perfectly accentuated her voluptuous figure, revealing her ample bosom and full, rounded hips, while the flowing skirt exuded the charm of a mature woman.

Unlike her usual aloof and distant demeanor on screen, at this moment her eyes sparkled, her lips curved into a smile, and every move she made exuded a natural charm.

"President Jiang, congratulations again." Liu Yifei raised her champagne glass, her voice so soft and charming it seemed to drip with water.

Jiang Qing smiled, took a new glass of champagne from the waiter's tray, and gently clinked glasses with her.

"Teacher Liu, you're too kind."

"It's not just politeness, it's genuine admiration."

Liu Yifei took a sip of wine, her movements elegant, but her gaze remained fixed on Jiang Qing's face, smiling sweetly.

"At the last Penguin dinner, I thought I would have a chance to ask President Jiang for some knowledge about AI, but unfortunately President Jiang was too busy and couldn't come. I really regret it."

As she spoke, she casually raised her hand and tucked a strand of hair that had fallen across her cheek behind her ear, revealing her beautifully shaped neck and fair collarbone.

Jiang Qing's gaze swept over her mature and graceful body curves, his eyes filled with a hint of amusement, as if he were admiring a meticulously crafted work of art, but his tone remained gentle.

"Something came up urgently, so I'm sorry to have kept Teacher Liu waiting."

"I understand. President Jiang is a man who does big things, so naturally he's very busy."

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly and subtly moved a little closer to him.

"After watching Wanxiang's launch event, I was truly amazed. Although I don't understand the technology, I could feel Wanxiang's power to change the world. It's truly admirable that Mr. Jiang, at such a young age, can create such an era-leading product!"

When she said the word "admiration," her voice lowered slightly, with a hint of alluring huskiness, and her eyes sparkled with charm, unabashedly displaying her allure.

Jiang Qing received the signal she transmitted, his face remaining expressionless as he looked at her with a smile. His gaze traveled down her bright and beautiful face, lingering for a moment on her voluptuous figure, as if assessing something.

Liu Yifei felt his scrutinizing gaze, but instead of backing down, she straightened her back slightly, making her impressive bust appear even more prominent under the dress.

She has always been very confident in her appearance, and at this moment she is making the most of that advantage.

In her opinion, with her fame and looks, she could make any man's heart flutter, including the captivating young tech tycoon in front of her.

Zhang Jingyi and Hu Lianxin, who had been keeping an eye on Jiang Qing's movements, couldn't help but feel anxious when they saw Liu Yifei taking the initiative to talk to Jiang Qing and the atmosphere between the two seemed to be getting more and more subtle.

Zhang Jingyi gripped the wine glass tightly, her little face puffing out unhappily.

Hu Lianxin was so anxious that she stomped her foot lightly, but she was intimidated by Liu Yifei's status and did not dare to step forward to interrupt.

She was afraid that if Jiang Qing were to be bewitched by Liu Yifei, wouldn't she become even more important to Jiang Qing?

In a relatively quiet corner, Yang Mi held a glass of red wine, coldly watching Liu Yifei's charming and alluring demeanor in front of Jiang Qing. She curled her lip in disdain and muttered to Dilraba beside her.

"Look at her. She usually acts like a fairy, keeping everyone at arm's length, but when she sees Jiang Qing, she's more proactive than anyone else. The way she's swaying her body is like she's afraid no one will see it."

His tone was a mix of sourness and sarcasm.

Dilraba glanced at her, noticed something, but didn't say anything. She just smiled and didn't reply.

She guessed that if Liu Yifei hadn't taken the initiative first, this older sister would probably have been even more proactive than the other woman.

Other guests at the banquet also noticed this scene to varying degrees.

The male celebrities watched from afar, their eyes filled with envy, and they began to gossip amongst themselves.

"Tsk tsk, as expected of Jiang Qing, even the fairy sister is so proactive."

"Yeah, I've never seen anything like this before!"

"Sigh, comparisons are odious. If we had even a tenth of President Jiang's abilities, we wouldn't be in this situation..."

Most of the female celebrities were anxious, both envious of Liu Yifei's natural conversation with Jiang Qing and afraid that the two might actually spark something and ruin their chances for the night.

At this moment, Tian Xiwei had no time to care whether Jiang Qing had another Liu Yifei. Her mind was filled with the glaring photo in Wang Churan's WeChat Moments and the other party's provocative smile!
She practically jogged up to Wang Cheran, her chest still heaving slightly with anger, her large eyes wide open as she stared intently at him.

Wang Churan showed no surprise at her approach, maintaining her gentle smile and standing calmly by the round table. She even tapped the tabletop lightly with her fingertip, as if waiting for a well-prepared show.

"Wang Cheran! What do you mean?!"

Tian Xiwei lowered her voice, but the anger in her tone was uncontrollable, and she went straight to the point in questioning.

"Did you deliberately show me that photo just now?"

Wang blinked, a perfectly timed look of innocence appearing on his face.

"What photo are you referring to, senior? I just thought that New Year's Eve dinner photo was very warm and had a homey feel, so I shared it. Is there a problem? Don't you share some beautiful moments from your life on social media?"

Her tone was gentle, and her eyes were clear; she seemed genuinely puzzled as to why Tian Xiwei was so agitated.

"Stop pretending to be stupid!"

Seeing her like this, Tian Xiwei became even angrier.

"You know perfectly well what I'm asking! Why are you spending New Year's Eve at Jiang Qing's house? What's your relationship? Aren't you fans? Did you come all the way to her house to follow your idol?"

"relation?"

Wang Churan tilted her head slightly, her smile deepening, carrying an almost naive cruelty.

"Does Jiang Shen need any special connections to take me in for the New Year since I'm homeless? Isn't Senior Sister overthinking this?"

Her gaze swept over Tian Xiwei's cheeks, which were slightly flushed with anger. Her tone remained gentle, yet it was as sharp as a soft knife.

"Or does Senior Sister think that only you are qualified to be by Jiang Shen's side on New Year's Eve?"

"you!"

Tian Xiwei was speechless for a moment after being choked by her words, and her face turned even redder. However, she could not really lash out in front of everyone, so she could only grit her teeth and squeeze out the words through her teeth.

"Wang Cheran, I'm warning you, stop playing these tricks!"

"I don't understand what you're saying, senior sister."

Wang Chran gently shook the juice in her hand, her gaze passing over Tian Xiwei's shoulder, and inadvertently glancing at Jiang Qing, who was talking to Liu Yifei in the distance. She then looked away and focused on Tian Xiwei's face, her smile unchanged, but a cold smugness flashed across her eyes.

"I was just sharing some snippets of my life, and my senior sister's reaction was quite surprising. After all... isn't it normal for someone like Jiang Shen to have a few close female friends?"

Every word she said sounded reasonable, even carrying a hint of grievance at being misunderstood, but when put together, they were like a series of poisoned needles, precisely piercing the place that Tian Xiwei cared about most.

Looking at her seemingly innocent yet relentlessly pressing manner, Tian Xiwei felt a surge of anger rising within her, burning her to the point where she almost lost her mind.

She clenched her fists tightly, her chest heaving violently, and took several deep breaths before she could barely restrain the urge to overturn the table on the spot.

Ugh! This crazy woman!
I really want to punch her in the face!
Tian Xiwei roared inwardly, feeling a surge of anger rush to her head, making her chest ache with rage!
Meanwhile, Jiang Qing's conversation with Liu Yifei was also coming to an end.

Although Liu Yifei saw that Jiang Qing's attitude was gentle, his eyes maintained a clear detachment and he did not respond to her obvious hints. Although she was a little disappointed, she still maintained a perfect smile on her face.

Knowing the principle that too much of a good thing can be bad, she proactively added Jiang Qing's contact information and then gracefully ended the conversation by saying that she would not disturb President Jiang's communication with other friends. As she turned to leave, she deliberately rolled up her skirt, drawing a beautiful arc.

Jiang Qing watched her departing figure with a calm gaze, and casually placed the half-finished champagne on the waiter's tray.

He rubbed his temples, feeling that this kind of occasion was even more mentally taxing than attending several technical meetings in a row.

Just as I was about to find an excuse to go to the terrace for some fresh air, my gaze inadvertently swept across another corner of the banquet hall and I happened to see Tian Xiwei and Wang Cheran standing face to face, and the atmosphere between the two was obviously not right.

Tian Xiwei had her back to him, so he couldn't see her expression, but he could feel her excitement from her tense back and slightly trembling shoulders.

Standing opposite her, Wang Churan wore his usual polite smile, but in his eyes as he looked at Tian Xiwei, there was a faint, unsettling glint that he had vaguely seen before.

Jiang Qing frowned slightly.

Why are these two girls arguing again?

Moreover, judging from the current situation, it seems to be even more serious than the last time at the Fosun party.

He hesitated for a moment, then walked towards them.

(End of this chapter)