My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady-Chapter 563: Appears Cold-blooded, But Is Actually Deeply Scheming

Chapter 563: Chapter 563: Appears Cold-blooded, But Is Actually Deeply Scheming

"It’s okay?" Bo Yan looked over, and his thin lips moved slightly.

"Hmm." Xi Nian nodded, "We made complete preparations. Otherwise, how could we have been secretly in touch for so many years right under his nose without any harm coming to us?"

"That is true," Bo Yan nodded. "I think I understand what you mean. A win-win cooperation isn’t off the table. We do need to stir up something to have an intersection, right?"

Xi Nian’s eyes lit up, "I got it, I’ll send it to you later."

"Deal."

Zhizhi had been gnawing at a chicken leg for quite a while and, seeing that the adults had finally finished talking, hurried over to Bo Yan, quickly climbed onto his lap, and prepared to join in the grilling fun. Although he had been to a few BBQ parties before, it was the first time they had one at home.

The purpose of today’s visit was originally just to meet with his two sisters and chat. Xi Nian and the others also restrained their conversation, shifting the topic to Meng Qiuyan and Yuran.

Meng Qiuyan had signed with Yuran’s studio, naturally getting good resources. She had already joined a new drama crew and had begun filming, with the male lead being someone familiar.

And Yuran had "City of Temptation" waiting for release, which had a great chance of sweeping awards; they were all waiting for it.

The waiting now, compared to the original intention at the beginning, had changed. Initially, the "City of Temptation" project was just a bet, but now, Xi Nian hoped that "City of Temptation" could bring Yuran glory, the halo of a Best Actress.

Although the online public opinion had mostly stopped fixating on Yuran and Bo Yan’s marriage, it was inevitable that every once in a while it would be dredged up again, which made him feel that Yuran was being wronged. He had already decided that as for the shares Xi Gu held, Bo Yan could take as much as he wished.

The shares he held in Huanya were to be split into two parts, one for Yuran and one for Meng Qiuyan.

These shares weren’t meant as compensation to feel better, but rather as a meeting gift for the two.

However, now was not the time to talk about this, and he didn’t do anything unnecessary to spoil the atmosphere.

This dinner was the first joyous and relaxed meal that Xi Nian and his brothers had since they lost Xi Bao and Xi Bei, with smiles unabashedly on their faces.

They were truly happy.

...

London.

"Look at the way you conduct business; it’s simply appalling to the point of exasperation, indecent and unsuitable for the public eye." As soon as Xi Gu stepped into the study, he was met with a stern shouting from the old man, no face given.

After arriving in London, he headed straight for the Xi family castle, where the butler was already waiting at the front gate. Seeing him, the butler greeted him formally and asked for instructions.

Xi Gu waved his hand and looked around, "Where is my grandfather?"

The butler bent down and answered, "The master is in the study and has been awaiting Young Master Gu for some time. Please go straight up."

At that moment, Xi Gu felt his stomach drop, not quite daring to go up.

The butler, having served the Xi family for decades, saw Xi Gu’s cold-sweat beading forehead and, although his expression remained unchanged, a deep disappointment was embedded in the depths of his eyes.

The butler had received all the young masters of the Xi family, and whenever the old master summoned Xi Nian, it seemed to be the angriest times, almost without any reason. Yet, Xi Nian’s behavior, compared to Xi Gu, was countless times more composed.

Xi Gu really couldn’t measure up to Xi Nian.

Xi Gu originally wanted to ask the butler what exactly had happened and whether his grandfather was in a good mood, but he felt that asking such questions seemed somewhat beneath his dignity, so he decided not to ask and went straight upstairs, which led to the scene before him.

He was so yelled at that he became stiff all over and didn’t even dare to move a step forward.

Thinking back, the last time Xi Nian was summoned, he too was scolded fiercely by him, his voice even more stern than now, yet Xi Nian’s expression remained unchanged, and he stepped forward to pour him a cup of tea.

Placidly and with a steady countenance, he said, "Grandfather, don’t be angry, take care of your health, drink this cup of tea first to cool down."

Compared to that, why was Xi Gu so timid? Not a trace of the hot-blooded fortitude that a man should have, looking like a meek little wife, so disappointing it was downright unbearable to acknowledge...

Well, never mind.

Old Master Xi’s gaze was sharp, like a keen blade thrusting at Xi Gu, the sweat on Xi Gu’s forehead sliding down profusely.

The more irate Old Master Xi became, he believed a man should have both blood and tears, and regardless of how great the adversity, one should remain composed, but now...

He huffed, "You told me before that in the bet with Xi Nian, you held the winning ticket. What about now? Tell me again about your bet with Xi Nian, do you still hold the winning ticket?"

Xi Gu didn’t speak.

Old Master Xi scoffed coldly, his face extremely gloomy, "You dare not say? You know in your heart that you have no chance of winning? Xi Gu, is your head filled with nothing but shit? Do you even know your own weight?"

Xi Gu: "..."

After hearing Old Master Xi’s words, his face turned terribly unsightly, almost to the point of snapping.

He made an excuse for himself, "Grandfather, there was an accident on my side, if Ou Jinchu hadn’t failed me halfway, I..."

Old Master Xi interrupted him, "You have really lost face all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The potential risks that might occur during the production of a movie—didn’t you evaluate and consider them? When facing problems, you can’t solve them and just push the blame onto others, do you want to know what Xi Nian would have told me if he were in the same situation?"

Xi Gu suppressed his anger and didn’t dare to speak, but his expression did not improve, clearly showing his dissatisfaction.

Xi Zhen certainly noticed his rage, his face darkened, and his eyes also carried a shade of gloom as he pressed the remote, and the large screen in the study displayed an image of Xi Nian.

It was probably three years ago.

At that time, Xi Nian was an investor in a small company, also having invested in a movie, quite similar to Xi Gu’s situation. Xi Gu was standing in the same position as he was now, facing the same Old Master Xi.

The question Xi Zhen asked Xi Nian was almost identical to what he asked Xi Gu.

Xi Gu’s eyes widened abruptly, just about to speak, but the image of Xi Nian interrupted him. Xi Nian said indifferently, "I have assessed the situation and prepared two plans. Though there is a standstill now, it does not mean I am without contingency plans;

Grandfather, the money you invested, I can earn it back double."

Xi Nian’s gaze and words had no trace of impatience, incredibly calm; facing Old Master Xi’s rage, he remained as steady as ever.

He wasn’t the least bit intimidated by Old Master Xi’s aura, collected and composed as if he wasn’t being reprimanded, a stark contrast that immediately highlighted their differences.

Was Old Master Xi using this method to tell him that he was inferior to Xi Nian?

Xi Gu clenched his fists, averted his gaze to one side, and blurted out somewhat disrespectfully, "If Grandfather is so satisfied with Xi Nian, why not let him manage Huanya? Why bother demoting me back? After all, I’m incompetent, and no matter what I do, you won’t be satisfied."

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