How to capture the evil villain? I choose to be his mother!

Chapter 411 The Most Disliked Actress's Mother in the Entertainment Industry (23)
Seeing his movements, Xie Huan said weakly:
"Is Uncle looking for Aunt Zhu? She went out to make a phone call and isn't here."

Xie Ji's body stiffened slightly, and his tone was noticeably more somber and urgent than usual:

Why should I look for her?

He didn't explain, and Xie Huan hadn't thought about it yet.

As soon as he explained, Xie Huan sensed that something was amiss.

She stared intently at Xie Ji.

Xie Ji pursed his lips:
"Huanhuan!"

Xie Huan suddenly leaned forward:
"Uncle, what do you think of Aunt Zhu?"

Xie Ji remained silent for several seconds before sternly reprimanding him:
"Don't let your mind wander!"

Xie Huan hugged her pillow tightly:

"What nonsense am I thinking? Uncle, I didn't say anything!"

Xie Ji realized he had made a mistake and didn't know how to explain his turmoil that day.

Finally, he made an excuse and left in a hurry.

Xie Huan could tell from his retreating figure that he was fleeing in panic.

For some reason, the fear I had of my uncle since childhood has faded considerably.

She smiled silently, a slightly outlandish idea popping into her head.

For example, introduce Aunt Zhu to your uncle.

Although Aunt Zhu is four years older than Uncle, and in many people's eyes the two are not a good match, Xie Huan still can't suppress the idea, and the more she thinks about it, the more feasible it seems.

Aunt Zhu just said that they are not family and it is impossible for them to live together for a long time... So why don't you just make Aunt Zhu her aunt?

In Xie Huan's opinion, Aunt Zhu was wonderful in every way—strong yet gentle, far better than her cold-hearted and aloof uncle!
To be honest, it was more like her ill-tempered uncle Xie Ji who was marrying above his station!

Moreover, my uncle's attitude has been strange these past two days.

Normally, it's common to not see anyone for ten days or half a month, but these past two days, they've been wandering around the house all day.

He appears especially frequently when Aunt Zhu is around!
The more Xie Huan thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed!

"Huanhuan?"

Zhu Wen returned after making the phone call.

Xie Huan's expression changed instantly, and she tossed aside the cushion to greet him:
"How is it? Is Sister Zhai Ling still angry?"

Zhu Wen smiled somewhat helplessly:

"It's okay, I've made up with him."

She promised to make breakfast for Zhai Ling the next day and said a lot of sweet words to coax Zhai Ling into giving up.

Seeing her expression, Xie Huan felt a pang of jealousy, but couldn't say anything, so she could only pull Zhu Wen aside:

"Let's hurry up and eat! The chef came by twice to remind us that the food is getting cold!"

Zhu Wen agreed and went to the restaurant with Xie Huan.

It was the same restaurant where we had breakfast that morning, and now people were already sitting at the tables.

Xie Ji's gaze immediately fell on Zhu Wen:

How was your workday?

Zhu Wen thought about the filming schedule and nodded:
"Not bad, quite interesting."

Xie Huan was very surprised when he heard this:
"So Aunt Zhu went to work today?"

Zhu Wen then remembered that only Xie Ji had heard the phone call from the film crew that morning.

So she simply explained that her job was to play supporting roles in film crews.

Xie Huan didn't think too much about it, assuming it was just a minor role or something.

With a look of heartache, she ladled soup for Zhu Wen:
"That must be very tiring. Auntie, please eat more! You need to replenish your energy! How about we ask the chef to make you some ginseng chicken soup tomorrow?"

Zhu Wen did not refuse.

Seeing the two exchanging words and feeling left out, Xie Ji casually brought it up:
"Attorney Ye Ju has already visited Ms. Zhai's agency."

Zhu Wen's attention was immediately drawn back:

"Oh? What's their attitude over there?" Xie Ji casually mentioned the situation on Ye Ju's side.

Zhu Wen listened very attentively.

Only Xie Huan, standing to the side, was quietly pouting.

Some things are hard to notice when you're not aware of them.

But once you realize it, once the window paper is pierced, many situations become clear.

Even Uncle Xie Ji's tone of voice has changed. He's never been this patient and gentle with his subordinates before! You'd think he was a completely different person!

Hmph, he's definitely up to no good. He's only known Aunt Zhu for a few days!

While Xie Huan was considering making Zhu Wen her aunt, she couldn't help but criticize her own uncle from the perspective of her maternal family.

The two conflicting thoughts were like angels and demons, constantly battling in her mind, almost tangling her brain!
"Huanhuan? Huanhuan?"

Xie Huan snapped out of her daze at Zhu Wen's voice.

"Huh? What?"

Zhu Wen pushed the dishes towards her:

"Why aren't you eating? What are you thinking about?"

Xie Huan's mind went blank for a moment, and she almost blurted out:

"Thinking..."

How could I possibly make you my aunt?

"Oh, oh, it's nothing, it's nothing."

Xie Huan brushed it off vaguely.

Zhu Wen wasn't the type to pry, nor did he delve into the matter.
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When Zhu Wen woke up the next day, she saw that she looked even fairer and her wrinkles had faded.

She glanced at it casually, not paying much attention, and was about to get ready to go out and find Zhai Ling for breakfast.

Bang bang bang!
There was a sudden knock on the door!

Zhu Wen went over and opened the door:
"Huanhuan?"

Xie Huan hurriedly squeezed into the room:

"Auntie Zhu! Someone has exposed you online!"

"Exposure? Me?"

Zhu Wen thought he had misheard.

How did the word "expose" get associated with her? She's not even a celebrity!
Xie Huan handed the phone to Zhu Wen, who took a closer look.

The title above is clearly written as—

#A cleaning lady transforms into a supporting female character in Xu Qing's story!#
Below are some photos, including photos of Zhu Wen when she was a cleaner, photos of her when she was filming on set, and even a photo of her standing next to Xu Qing, with Xu Qing smiling broadly at her!

Scrolling down further, the style of the comments section is like this:

[Haha, what an amazing annual Onion News story!]

[Even if Xu Qing is short of money, would he be so desperate as to eat anything? Would he really eat a cleaning lady?]

[Haha, my goddess had an accident, and the production team replaced her right afterward. It's like kicking someone when they're down!]

I can understand the production team changing actors, but could you please not cast an older woman in the film?!

Great, this movie is now on my blacklist!

Wait, does anyone actually believe this news?

[A crew member here secretly says, it's true...]

[My God, has Xu Qing gone mad?]

【My God, this is absolutely amazing!】

……

What is this? Are they spreading rumors about her and director Xu Qing?
Zhu Wendu fell silent.

Seeing her reaction, Xie Huan assumed that Zhu Wen was panicked and at a loss because she had never experienced such terrible cyberbullying before, so she hugged her to comfort her.

"It's alright, Aunt Zhu. These paparazzi are just making things up! I'll have my uncle sue them all! They'll be crying and apologizing to you in court!"