Chapter 100.2

SGS Xu Heran: “Stop talking nonsense, Pearl!”

SGS Xin Nuo: “Hmm.”

Both Pearl Bei and the Fairy fans, who had risen from their seats in frustration, sat back down simultaneously and waved their hands, saying, “Stay calm, it’s just a minor situation.”

“Xu Heran!” Cui Qi shouted loudly in the video, “Delete it right now!”

“I won’t delete it,” Xu Heran sneered, “Not only won’t I delete it, but I’m also going to curse him even more!”

“Heh, wait and see,” Xu Heran said, crossing her legs casually.

Xin Nuo whispered, “It won’t be that simple.”

In the group meeting, Jian Yuelin asked Xin Nuo in confusion, “Nuo Nuo, do you know anything about this?”

Xin Nuo smiled and said, “No, I just feel that he’s been sending flowers to Pearl for half a year and squatting in Pearl’s comment section for so long. It can’t be just about confessing.”

“If it’s just a confession, why use trending topics to do it?”

Cui Qi said with a headache, “I find it strange too, and he’s the Vice President of a tech company. Where do you guys even have any intersections?”

Xu Heran and Xin Nuo exchanged a glance but didn’t say anything.

“I’ve already contacted the PR team,” Cui Qi sneered, “Over the years, I’ve dealt with people trying to ride your coattails and create a CP frenzy. But it was always with minor celebrities before. This is the first time I’m dealing with a young CEO.”

Young CEO.

Cui Qi’s words amused Xu Heran, and she chuckled while swinging her leg.

“Then we’ll wait for Sister Cui to work her magic!”

She was about to say something else, opened her mouth, then suddenly closed it.

“Sure, let’s wait for Sister Cui,” she mumbled.

Xin Nuo raised her gaze, glanced at Xu Heran, and then texted him.

“Be careful not to anger Sister Cui.”

“Hehe, Sister Cui has a strong heart. How could she possibly get angry over a mere little pearl!” Xu Heran glanced at the time, “We still have an hour. Let’s wish Sister Cui the best!”

Xin Nuo: “Or wish yourself the best.”

Xu Heran smiled and typed.

“Love you!”

After the exposure of Ji Yichen by the marketing account, netizens began to dig into this person’s information. Universal Entertainment actively suppressed the water army, debunked rumors, and contacted the marketing account to delete Weibo posts. However, this time, the marketing account acted very resolutely, stating that everything they had posted was true and not fabricated.

“Weird.” An employee from the PR department, who often dealt with the marketing account, frowned, feeling that things weren’t that simple.

“Dream Entertainment has been acquired. It seems that the new parent company is quite stable, which is why they’re so unscrupulous,” the PR manager whispered. “No worries, everyone should follow the normal procedure. We have a clear conscience.”

“Yes, manager.”

On the internet, interviews and news about Ji Yichen from the past few years were dug up, and it was indeed as the marketing account had said. He graduated from a prestigious university, joined the company after graduation, was ruthless in his methods, and the company flourished. At the end of last year, he even acquired Chengshi Biotech, a well-known private research institute in the country, and developed new materials, which were sold this year.

After the new materials went on the market, the financial reports for the first half of the year for Peak BioTech were impressive.

Moreover, it seemed that Universal Group was in collaboration with Peak this year. Although the contract had not been signed yet, it was said that the order amount was substantial, so discussions were ongoing.

It seemed like a cooperative relationship. Peak wouldn’t need to create a hype with the daughter of Universal Entertainment, right? Could it be that Ji Yichen genuinely liked Xu Heran, leading to this series of events?

Just as everyone was puzzled and confused, someone with insider information leaked something.

Ji Yichen, he has a fiancée.

One stone stirred a thousand ripples, and countless people swarmed in.

Ji Yichen has a fiancée?

He has a fiancée and still sends flowers to a young girl?

Scumbag! Shameless!

Others chimed in.

What era is this? Ji Yichen’s engagement was arranged from childhood; he doesn’t even like that woman. They’re childhood sweethearts.

The spectators grew even more excited, curious about the lives of the “upper class” in the capital. The names Xu Heran and Ji Yichen flipped back and forth in the trending topics.

It wasn’t until Peak BioTech issued an announcement that things were clarified.

Peak BioTech: “Regarding our Vice President Ji’s confession to the celebrity Xu Heran from Universal Entertainment, after the trending topic appeared, our company immediately conducted an investigation and found that this matter was not the doing of Vice President Ji himself.”

Due to his busy work schedule, Vice President Ji’s public social media management is handled by his assistant. Through our investigation, we have learned that this matter was the personal behavior of Mr. Li, Vice President Ji’s assistant. He used Vice President Ji’s identity to confess to Xu Heran, causing significant distress to both parties. For this, Peak BioTech deeply apologizes to Miss Xu Heran. In response to Mr. Li’s inappropriate behavior, we have sought assistance from the police.

We want to clarify on behalf of Vice President Ji that he admires Miss Xu Heran’s work, but he doesn’t have any other intentions towards her. Vice President Ji’s heart belongs elsewhere, filled with deep affection. We sincerely hope that these rumors will stop among the wise, and that they won’t harm his genuine feelings.”

Once this clarification Weibo post from Peak BioTech was released, the reactions from various onlookers were diverse. The brows of the Pearl Fans furrowed tightly. They looked back at their own comments with the marketing account and Xu Heran’s previous efforts to prevent the flower sending. Comparing this with Ji Yichen prompting Peak BioTech to issue a clarification, they had a lingering feeling that they were the ones who were stubborn, obsessive, and self-deluded.

Holding their breath, someone asked, “Didn’t anyone notice this for such a long time?”

Peak BioTech answered, “We apologize. Our company is a technology company, and Vice President Ji and his friends aren’t interested in the entertainment industry. Therefore, we were unaware of the assistant’s long-standing habit of liking Miss Xu’s Weibo comments.”

Their response seemed to make the side that confessed appear even more self-deluded.

Not interested in the entertainment industry, yet admiring someone’s work – it sounded more and more insincere the more you listened.

The crowd that was watching eagerly didn’t waste this opportunity and immediately asked, “So who does Vice President Ji like? Is she better than Xu Heran?”

Pearl Fans: “???”

“Sorry, if you want to ask, just ask. Do you have to put down someone else?”

Peak BioTech replied to the inquirer with a smile.

At this point, things seemed to become clear. The previous trending news faded away, and Peak BioTech released another Weibo post.

Peak BioTech: “As Peak BioTech is about to collaborate with Universal Entertainment, please refrain from believing rumors to avoid any malicious attempts to disrupt our cooperation. Additionally, our Vice President recently completed the acquisition of Dream Entertainment, which has been renamed Peak Entertainment. Peak Entertainment is committed to bringing even better works to everyone. @Peak Entertainment.”

Over the phone, Ji Yichen’s tone was calm. “I didn’t expect such a thing to happen. It’s my lack of caution. I hope President Xu can forgive me.”

Xu Jiamu didn’t respond immediately. She propped her chin up, browsing through messages on her notebook. “Once the contract is signed, for the first batch of payments, Peak can offer a ten percent discount as a gesture of apology,” Ji Yichen said sincerely.

“No need,” Xu Jiamu replied softly.

Ji Yichen smiled, “Thank you, President Xu, for your g—”

“There’s no need to sign the contract either,” Xu Jiamu’s voice cut through, and the phone line went silent.

“What does President Xu mean?” Ji Yichen furrowed his brows.

Xu Jiamu’s voice remained steady, “Time dragged on for too long, President Ji. Five months, and I haven’t seen the intention to cooperate from Peak.”

Ji Yichen paused, then explained, “Because the contract amount is substantial, we need to ensure our production capacity can meet Universal’s needs and provide the best service”

Xu Jiamu’s gaze turned slightly cold. Providing the best service took five months to haggle on the contract?

“Five billion is a substantial amount?” Xu Jiamu casually clicked her mouse, “I understand now.”

Ji Yichen suddenly felt a sense of humiliation as if he was being looked down upon. He sat up straight, removed his glasses, and lowered his voice, “President Xu, currently, Peak is the only company in the world capable of producing this new material. The patent is in our hands. We can offer Universal the best material available!”

“In that case, Peak can reduce its profit margin by three percentage points. Then, we can sign the contract at any time,” Ji Yichen proposed.

Xu Jiamu remained silent.

Hearing a rhythmic tapping from the other side, Ji Yichen smiled faintly and increased the stakes, “If President Xu is willing to have New Tech Park collaborate with Peak, I’m willing to reduce it by another five percentage points.”

“Well, no need.”

“Goodbye.” Xu Jiamu hung up the phone and waved to her secretary.

The secretary nodded with a smile.

Universal Entertainment: “Regarding our artist Xu Heran receiving continuous flower deliveries from an unknown sender, before it became a trending topic, we had already requested police assistance. After learning about the situation, we informed everyone of the context and consequences.

The sender might have been busy with work, thus fully entrusting the task to a florist. After the trending topic emerged, we contacted Peak BioTech and obtained a photo of someone named Li. We asked the flower shop owner to identify them, and we learned that this person had never appeared at the flower shop. Previously, the flower shop owner informed the police that the sender was generous and made advance payments every month. The payment account belongs to someone named Zhou Shanshan.

Because Mr. Zhou Shanshan only paid for the flowers, instructing the shop to deliver them without causing any negative impact on our artist, we could only drop the matter.

However, today, we are deeply puzzled by Peak’s explanation. Why would the assistant, surnamed Li, use Zhou Shanshan’s account to make payments to the flower shop? Regarding this behavior, we have provided evidence to the police who are assisting Peak BioTech, but we have learned that the Beijing police have not received any request for assistance from Peak BioTech.

For this reason, we contacted Zhou Lishan, Vice President of Peak BioTech, who stated that he was unaware and would provide us with an explanation later.

Therefore, until Secretary Zhou Lishan provides us with an explanation, please wait quietly.”

“Poof!”

“Hahaha!”

“Hahaha, hahaha!”

“Peak, why aren’t you speaking now, Peak? You were so confident just now, and now nothing?”

“Explain quickly! Why did your assistant Li secretly admire someone and use Zhou Shanshan’s money to pay for the flowers? Secretary Zhou Lishan, say something, Secretary Zhou Lishan, explain quickly!”

“Don’t ask, it’s because Assistant Li’s mother’s surname is Zhou, and he used his mother’s money!”

“What? Ji Yichen’s secretary is the assistant’s mother? Isn’t he a man? @Peak Zhou Lishan.”

“Yeah, Mr. Zhou Lishan, what’s your relationship with this Zhou Shanshan? Weren’t you supposed to report this to the police?”

“Ji Yichen, who has no interest in the entertainment industry, along with his secretary Zhou Lishan, and the assistant surnamed Li, Zhou Shanshan, have been managing Ji Yichen’s private Weibo for half a year without being discovered. This is truly amazing!”

“Full of lies!”

“Things have suddenly become strange~”

“So, Peak is the scammer! These flowers were sent by Ji Yichen!”

“It makes sense, though. Three bouquets a day, nicely packaged. How much does that cost? And how can an assistant, who earns a regular salary, afford to send flowers for half a year?”

“…”

In Beijing, at Peak BioTech, Ji Yichen stood up and looked at his pale-faced secretary.

“What’s going on? Didn’t I tell you to handle this cleanly?”

“Yes, but…” The secretary took a deep breath.

However, the money for buying flowers every month, the tens of thousands in transactions, would usually be transferred from Ji Yichen’s personal account to his, and then he would make the payment. He had considered transferring the money directly to the assistant, delegating this task to him, but this matter was entrusted to him by Ji Yichen and needed to be kept confidential. Moreover, dealing with thousands in cash every month, he feared that the assistant might have ill intentions and could possibly jeopardize Ji Yichen’s affairs. So, he decided to handle this matter personally.

Unexpectedly, he ended up making a mistake even when managing it himself!

Ji Yichen took a deep breath, slowly sat down, his expression heavy.

To think that Universal Entertainment had already thoroughly investigated this matter. What he thought was a trap had turned out to be a trap for him!

He had prepared for this day for half a year, but he never expected it to fall apart due to such a small detail! It’s truly maddening!

He had three goals with this plan: first, to use it for publicity for Peak and himself; second, to draw out Peak Entertainment; and third, to use it as a means to suppress Universal’s dominance in their collaboration. But none of these goals had been achieved!

How could Universal give up on the new material?

Ji Yichen took a deep breath. “Wait a moment, don’t panic. Maybe, Xu Jiamu is trying to show her authority over me.”

“My confidence lies in the new material. It’s currently the best material to enhance Universal’s service robots’ performance. I don’t believe she’s not intrigued!” Ji Yichen lowered his hand, a cold smile playing on his lips. “Unless she can find a better material.”

Is that possible?

Universal Technology: “Dear colleagues in the industry, in the 325th issue of this year’s ‘Universal Technology’ magazine, the article ‘Ideas for Further Research on Biological Materials’ proposes ideas and hypotheses for a new type of material that has not yet been developed. After thorough evaluation by Universal Technology’s research department, we find this hypothesis feasible. Moreover, the performance of the developed material is superior to the current state-of-the-art material by a factor of two. Therefore, we sincerely invite colleagues from the industry to participate in Universal Technology’s first global research conference and to join Universal in creating technology.

We will provide the most favorable research environment and the best advanced equipment for friends who are confident in developing new materials. Universal Technology welcomes your participation.”

Photo: “Ideas for Further Research on Biological Materials” Author: Cheng Siying

“Cheng, this is our great opportunity!” A young man’s excited voice came through the phone. “And Universal Technology even captured the magazine content with your name prominently placed in the middle! They’re definitely inviting you!”

“Yes.” Cheng Siying’s eyes gazed ahead, her expression calm. “I’ll consider it.”

She hung up the phone and looked at the string of news the young man had sent her, her brows furrowing in puzzlement.

Peak Technology: “We will continue to investigate this matter. Please remain patient and trust that we will provide you with the truth.”

“Hey.” Cheng Siying awkwardly used Weibo, frowning politely as she inquired of Peak Technology, “The girl you mentioned, the one Ji Yichen has feelings for, who is she?”

If Ji Yichen has someone he likes, he should break off the engagement quickly. However, Ji Yichen always gives her gifts on holidays, and after she rejected him, he didn’t insist on giving them. If he likes someone, does he still need to give her gifts?

Cheng Siying didn’t quite understand.

No one paid attention to this string of jumbled questions until Universal Entertainment inquired with a larger font.

“Who do you think it is?”

Cheng Siying replied, “I’m not sure.”

The person that Universal Entertainment was interested in immediately gained the attention of the netizens. They chatted with her, curious, asking, “Who are you?”

Why did the Entertainment Ball reply to you individually?

Cheng Siying politely answered, “Me? I suppose I’m Ji Yichen’s fiancée.”

Netizens: “… Huh?”

What is she doing again!

Ji Yichen immediately called Cheng Siying, but she glanced at the phone, muted it, and placed it in a drawer.

The break was over, and she had to continue working.

While people on the internet were running around the melon field, at eight in the evening on Beijing TV, “Crazy Interpretation” aired. Immediately, most of the netizens shifted their attention to the TV.

This episode of “Crazy Interpretation” featured Pearl and Nuo Nuo!

After two years, they were finally back!

Pavilions, terraces, flowing water, everything under the sky, all hidden in the beauty of the garden.

Xu Heran in equestrian attire and a woman in a white and pink qipao held hands and walked up to the detective.

“This is our second young lady of the estate. She’s already twenty and still unmarried!” the steward sighed.

“I’m called Pearl.” Xu Heran put her riding whip on the table and hugged the woman beside her, smiling slightly. “The reason I’m not married is because—”

“I don’t like men.”

Author’s Note:

I’m here a bit late, darlings~ I want to focus on Pearl and Nuo Nuo’s career storyline first, and then write about dealing with the scumbag in the side story of the older sister because dealing with the scumbag is connected to the older sister. So, would you mind if my side story gets a bit lengthy?

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Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Sinensis
Proofreader: Ruu

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