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

Chapter 427 The Most Disliked Actress's Mother in the Entertainment Industry (39)
Zhu Wen was increasingly puzzled:

"What relationship should be made public?"

Xie Ji said:
"A relationship, or a closer one, an engagement."

A question mark slowly appeared in Zhu Wen's mind.

She didn't speak, just waited for Xie Ji to speak.

Xie Ji was somewhat disappointed to see that she showed no embarrassment.

But it only lasted a moment, and then it was over quickly.

He quickly and calmly explained:
“I’ve seen the online comments. People are speculating about our relationship. If we keep trying to suppress the rumors, it might not be good for you and your daughter. It’s better to guide than to block. We can pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend or engaged, and those rumors will naturally disappear.”

It must be said that Xie Ji's suggestion was a good one.

Zhu Wen observed his expression:

"But that would be too unfair to you. All you need to do is clarify things."

Xie Ji said very seriously:
"We're friends. What's wrong with helping a friend out of trouble?"

Zhu Wen pondered for a moment:

"let me think again."

Seeing that she seemed hesitant, Xie Ji simply said:

"You can ignore public opinion, but what about Xiaoling? How old is she? She's already getting involved in rumors with me..."

Xie Ji himself looked helpless, clearly speechless at the online opinions.

What he said was exactly what Zhu Wen was worried about.

"You really don't regret it?"

"will not."

"Well."

Zhu Wen agreed.

Xie Ji's expression visibly brightened with pleasure.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Wen raised an eyebrow slightly:
"You're happy? You should find this kind of thing troublesome, right? This is all an unnecessary disaster for you."

Xie Ji said in a serious tone:

"I stepped forward on my own that day, it wasn't you who asked me to. I'm happy because I'm happy that you were able to resolve this matter smoothly, so how about we have dinner together tonight?"

"Ok?"

"A little precaution."

For Zhu Wen, Xie Ji's reasoning was very convincing.

Just then, Xie Huan ran over from the other side of the corridor.

"Aunt Zhu! They said you were looking for me?"

Xie Huan ran up to him, panting.
"Sorry, I forgot my phone!"

When Zhu Wen saw her, he thought it would be a good opportunity to tell her about their pretense of being engaged.

I originally thought Xie Huan might feel a little awkward.

Unexpectedly, Xie Huan simply stared at Xie Ji with wide eyes in surprise.

He then quickly accepted it:

"It's so great that I can help you! Let's have dinner together tonight, right? I can also appear on camera!"

Xie Huan's attitude eased Zhu Wen's worries.

But there's another one, Zhai Ling.

"I'll go talk to Xiaoling."

Zhu Wen turned back and found Zhai Ling in her room on the second floor.

Zhai Ling was packing her luggage when she saw Zhu Wen come in. She greeted him without looking up.

"Have you talked to Uncle Xie and Huanhuan? My luggage is all packed, and I can leave now!"

Zhu Wen hesitated and said:
"We probably don't need to move back."

Zhai Ling wasn't angry when she heard about the change in plans; she was just puzzled.
"Could there be something else going on?"

Isn't this considered a different situation?
Zhu Wen nodded and then recounted what he had just discussed with Xie Ji.

Zhai Ling's expression was strange, not like she was resisting Xie Ji being her "fake stepfather," but rather as if she had other thoughts.

Zhu Wen asked her what was wrong.

Zhai Ling hesitated for a long time before finally asking:

"Mom, are you sure Uncle Xie doesn't have ulterior motives?"

Zhu Wen laughed:

"What other motive could he have? It's just helping a friend out, isn't it?"

Zhai Ling's story is hard to explain in a few words:

"Do you believe?"

Wishing you a smiling face:

Why not believe it?

Zhai Ling suddenly realized something else.

Zhu Wen's attitude, rather than admitting he knew nothing, seemed more like...

Pretending to be weak to fool others. "Mom, could it be that you..."

Zhai Ling hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Zhu Wen's smile remained unchanged:

"What do you mean by that?"

Zhai Ling ultimately did not voice her inner thoughts.

She shook her head, quickly banishing those chaotic thoughts.

Then she thought of something else:

"What about variety shows? Are we not going to film them anymore?"

Zhu Wen said:
"Of course we'll continue filming. Everything's already booked, we just need to sign the contract. It's just that we might have to change the filming location."

This was Xie Ji's suggestion after he learned about Zhu Wen's variety show filming plans.

He said this would increase the credibility of the message.

Zhu Wen agreed, so he did.

"Filming here?"

Zhai Ling's tone changed!

Zhu Wen's tone was quite calm:

"Yeah, what's the problem?"

Seeing Zhu Wen's composure, Zhai Ling couldn't help but have doubts—

Is it because she's inexperienced and naive that she's so easily frightened by something like this?

"No, no problem... Oh right, doesn't Huanhuan have any objections?"

Zhai Ling was still a little nervous.

After all, Xie Huan was a friend she had just made, and she didn't want to have a conflict with him so soon because of the elders' affairs.

Seeing Zhai Ling's unease, Zhu Wen's smile deepened.

"She has no objections. But Xiaoling, you seem to have a pretty good relationship with Huanhuan?"

"No, no, there isn't one."

Zhai Ling awkwardly turned her face away, unwilling to admit it, and even changed the subject.

"By the way, when did the variety show start filming?"

Zhu Wen was about to say she didn't know, but then she received a message on her phone from the staff member in charge of liaison with the program team.

"Well, they said it would be next week, and besides us, there will be two other groups of guests."

Zhai Ling was even more surprised:
"Isn't today Thursday? If it's next week..."

"Yes, in three days."

In contrast to Zhu Wen's composure.

Zhai Ling always had a strong feeling that a storm was brewing.

at the same time.

After watching Zhu Wen leave, Xie Huan couldn't wait to turn around and question Xie Ji:

"Uncle, aren't you taking advantage of someone in distress? That's going too far!"

Xie Ji, however, said:

"I just wanted to help her."

Xie Huan snorted, not believing any of those people's nonsense.

but……

"Will Xiaoling agree? What if she's unhappy?"

Xie Huan's worries were exactly the same as Xie Ji's concerns.

He pondered for a long time, then suddenly asked:

What kind of gifts do girls your age like the most?

Xie Huan understood; this was to send something to Zhai Ling to ease tensions.

Wait a minute, wasn't it supposed to be acting?

He's really on his way to becoming someone's stepfather!

Xie Huan was speechless, yet also found it amusing.

As a qualified strategist, she still thought about it carefully:
"A bag? Jewelry? It shouldn't be too expensive, otherwise Xiaoling might refuse."

Xie Ji thought Xie Huan's words made a lot of sense.

He thought for a moment before saying:
"Then let's give a gift that's a little special."

He had one hand in his pocket, his features handsome and sharp.

Even Xie Huan, Xie's niece, couldn't help but want to shout "Handsome!"

"Uncle, the way you talk is so domineering!"

Xie Ji smiled:

"Am I not?"

Xie Huan rolled her eyes and nodded:
"Yes Yes Yes."