Marry a female star at a bargain price

Chapter 154 153. My Wife’s Birthday Gift

Lin Xiao watched the interview with a frown on his brow throughout.

I have to wonder if my wife has gone crazy?

Or maybe the beautiful woman with playful eyes in the camera is not his wife at all, but has been possessed by someone else!

"Does she have a grudge against this Yu Anan?"

"I remember now, the last time I competed for the endorsement of the Kalia Magic Series, it seemed like I was almost snatched away by this Yu Anan!"

"But Xixi won in the end and successfully won the endorsement. If she wanted to take revenge, it should be Yu Anan, right? Why is she the one who took the initiative to fire the accusation?"

"..."

Lin Xiao was puzzled.

However, based on his understanding of Han Xixi, Xixi is definitely not the kind of person who would take the initiative to cause trouble, and she has even always adopted the attitude of being tolerant.

This time it was so abnormal, targeting Yu Anan in front of major media, it must be because this woman did something that Xixi couldn't tolerate.

Lin Xiao had a guess after just a casual thought.

Can't help but smile.

"This little girl is really vindictive... Don't offend her in the future!"

……

The online world is ever-changing.

The red carpet of Weibo Scream Night had just ended, and the topic of "Han Xixi ridiculed Yu Anan" was on the hot search list - it was really appropriate, causing a large number of netizens to scream and eat melons.

This night was very lively.

The next morning, Han Xixi and his agent appeared at the Feihong Entertainment headquarters.

At a high-level meeting.

Public Relations Manager Jiang Xuming reported on last night's event: "As of nine o'clock in the morning, the topic of 'Han Xixi ridiculed Yu Anan' has topped the Weibo hot search list, with over 100 million views, completely overwhelming the red carpet comments and various topics of last night's Scream Night..."

As Jiang Xuming spoke, he glanced at Han Xixi with a look that said "don't underestimate him" and a look of surprise.

He continued, "Just ten minutes ago, Yu Anan spoke up and took the initiative to say that she and Han Xixi are very good friends and there are no rumors of discord. I hope netizens will not spread rumors!"

Vice President Pan Bo's eyes lit up and he laughed, "Isn't this good? They took the initiative to clarify the situation, which is a gesture of goodwill to us. So why don't we take advantage of the situation and clarify the various online doubts?"

After these words were spoken, no one in the office responded.

Pan Bo realized something was wrong: "Why... am I wrong?"

Jiang Xuming said helplessly: "It would have been better if Yu Anan didn't speak out. As soon as she spoke out, netizens immediately imagined a scene of 'innocent little white flower being bullied', and the Internet immediately leaned towards Han Xixi.

"In the hot search comments section last night, netizens were divided into two camps. Some criticized Han Xixi for deliberately being ambiguous, while others supported her, saying that she was just discussing the matter at hand and that it was Yu Anan who had to take it personally... The voices on both sides were actually similar!

"But now that Yu Anan has spoken out, it's confirmed that Han Xixi deliberately provoked us. Plus, she's a popular young actress with a larger fan base than us. If she keeps stirring up trouble behind our backs, the online trolls will come in droves again!"

After this analysis, the conference room fell silent.

The atmosphere was a little dull.

However, compared to everyone else's sad faces, Han Xixi, the real person, looked contented, holding a cell phone and typing away, unknown what was going on.

Agent Zhou Hui glanced at her and was a little dazed by her calm attitude.

I thought, is this still the timid girl who just entered the industry half a year ago? She has transformed so quickly, now she really has the momentum of a popular singing star!
Just as I was surprised, the leader began to call out names.

General Manager He Zhanjun, who had been silent the whole time, said, "Zhou Hui, you are Han Xixi's agent, what do you think about this?"

Zhou Hui quickly restrained her expression and said respectfully, "Boss He! I have reported to you about Xixi and Yu Anan before. I found out through some connections in the internet celebrity circle that Xixi was suddenly smeared by several top entertainment bloggers last week, which then triggered this massive online attack. Yu Anan and Sun Qiang were behind it.

"These two are artists under Lixing Media, and they both have a feud with our Xixi. Needless to say, Yu Anan, the brand wanted to sign a contract with her for the Kalia Magic series last time. It was our Xixi who impressed the brand with the song "The Magic of Love" and snatched the endorsement. It's normal for them to hate us.

"Sun Qiang, an out-of-date singer, finally got back into the public eye through "Singer". But before she could become popular again, she was kicked out by Xixi and kicked off the show. This woman was famous for being ruthless and ruthless. I'm not surprised at all that she would do shady things behind the scenes!"

Zhou Hui's analysis was so clear and logical that even Han Xixi couldn't help but be attracted by it.

Although she already knew all these truths.

He Zhanjun nodded and asked seriously: "Do you have evidence for these things?"

Zhou Hui nodded, but her face was very serious: "Yes, there is, but you can't show it! The evidence involves those fashion bloggers and some people in the media circle. Once it is released, it will not only offend Yu Anan.

"Xixi still has to stay in the industry in the future. It's not worth it to offend so many people in the media circle for Yu Anan! As for Yu Anan herself, there is no need to bring her to an online court!
"These things were all done by her agent. Even if we win the fight, they can only push a staff member out, but they can't hurt Yu Anan at all, so there's no need to waste any effort!"

This analysis made everyone in the room nod in silence.

Everyone is familiar with this scene.

The entertainment industry is like this, a little disturbance can cause the entire internet to be in turmoil, and netizens are obsessed with eating melons.

But in reality, it’s really just a small matter!
It's neither illegal nor a crime, and it's hard to tell who is right or wrong!

Since the bottom line of principles has not been touched, there is no need to clarify or tear it apart deliberately, and most of the time it will end up in nothing.

Vice President Pan Bo couldn't help but say, "Xixi, why are you so irritable now? If you had known you couldn't do anything to Yu Anan, you wouldn't have deliberately made trouble during the interview. Now you see, she just made a few green tea remarks and you're being criticized as a hater again... Why bother?"

After hearing this, Han Xixi said nothing and just rolled his eyes at the man.

Vice President Pan is a well-known pervert in the company, and many female artists have been taken advantage of by him.

Although he didn't dare to extend his evil claws to Han Xixi, he would occasionally make some dirty jokes verbally.

Han Xixi felt so disgusted with him that she didn't want to say a word.

At this time, General Manager He Zhanjun spoke up: "What do you mean by deliberately provoking trouble? It was Lixing Media who framed us first. If we keep silent, they will only get more aggressive!"

Then he looked at Han Xixi with admiration in his eyes: "Xixi did a great job this time!"

Han Xixi was a little embarrassed.

I didn't expect that I would be praised by the boss for being a little willful. I quickly put down my phone and nodded with trepidation.

Zhou Hui pursed her lips and almost laughed out loud - this time it was the person she knew, Han Xixi.

Jiang Xuming asked at this time: "Mr. He, what is our response strategy this time, to clarify or not to clarify?"

He Zhanjun turned around and asked Zhou Hui for her opinion.

Zhou Hui thought for a moment and said seriously, "If you ask me, I won't clarify it! The more I say, the more it shows that I have something to hide, and the netizens will scold me even more. If I don't say anything, this wave of heat will last for two days and then fade away.

"Anyway, Xixi just took over the OST for "Night Wind Flower", and the heroine of this drama is Yu Anan, so we will have to do promotion together in the future. When the time comes, I will meet with Yu Anan's agent and let the two of us appear in the same frame, and the rumors will naturally be refuted!"

Pan Bo showed off his ability again and said disdainfully: "People have already thrown dirty water on you, and you still agree to help you clear it up?"

Zhou Hui smiled and said, "Why not? The two of them are so upset now, and when they reconcile in the same frame, that will be the heat and topic. As the heroine of "Night Wind and Glory", Yu Anan has to carry the ratings. If the ratings of this drama cannot be carried, the resources will drop drastically.

"At this critical juncture, her and Xixi reconciling in the same frame will also help her own reputation and popularity, and indirectly help the drama's promotion. She is very happy about it!"

This analysis made Pan Bo choked and he was speechless.

He Zhanjun was serious for a long time before he smiled: "Then let's follow Zhou Hui's plan. As for Han Xixi... there has been a lot of rumors recently, so why not give her two days off to rest and wait until this wave of online hype has passed!"

Han Xixi was a little depressed at first, but his eyes suddenly brightened when he heard this.

I thought, I went out for a bit and nothing happened, but I'm still allowed to have a day off?

Isn't this encouraging me to be a shrew in my circle in the future?

She immediately felt happy, thinking that now she had plenty of time to kiss, hug and lift her husband up high.

……

Han Xixi returned to Ninghai without telling Lin Xiao.

It was already Sunday night when the plane landed. She did not go to look for Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao saw that the online scolding was getting more and more intense, and guessed that she must be extremely worried, so he did not ask too much - of course, mainly because he knew that this matter would be a lot of noise but little results, and it was nothing serious!

He has his own things to worry about.

I went to work on Monday and waited all day, but there was still no response from the county.

Lin Xiao couldn't wait and called his insider who was planted next to the county magistrate to inquire about the situation.

"Have you given the request for the development of Laoya Mountain to the county magistrate?" he asked Jia Kai.

"I gave it to you last Friday!"

"Did County Magistrate Liu see it?"

"You should have seen it... I placed it right in the middle of his desk!"

Jia Kai lowered his voice.

Lin Xiao frowned and asked again: "What didn't he say to you?"

Jia Kai said: "No, I was in meetings all day today and didn't sit in the office for a few minutes!"

Lin Xiao was speechless.

Jia Kai comforted him, "Hey, Deputy Mayor Lin, don't be anxious! There are so many things going on in Liu County every day, how can they make an approval so quickly? Especially since the development of Laoya Mountain is such a big deal, we have to consider it carefully, right?"

Lin Xiao also knew that Jia Kai was right.

But today is March 3st, and we are about to enter the second quarter.

At the beginning of the year, it was decided to develop the rural tourism industry in Chaobai Town, but there has been no progress at all so far, which has made him very anxious.

But now that the request has been submitted, all we can do now is wait.

The next day was Tuesday, April 4st.

While Lin Xiao was busy summarizing the first quarter's economic data, he was also keeping an eye on whether the county had responded to the approval document. He was anxious and worried the whole day and had no peace of mind.

It's almost time to get off work.

Lin Xiao suddenly received a call from Han Xixi. Looking at the caller ID, his tense mood after a day of tension suddenly calmed down a lot.

"Hello." He answered.

A playful voice came over immediately.

"Mr. Lin, what are you doing?" "I'm working. What else can I do?"

"Oh... then can you come out for a moment?"

"what?!"

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered the last time his wife suddenly appeared. His eyes suddenly lit up and his face became excited.

"Are you in Chaobai Town?"

"Yes! Then can Deputy Mayor Lin leave work early and spend time with his girlfriend?"

"Of course, I can even resign!"

Lin Xiao laughed, said "Wait for me", hung up the phone and flew out of the office.

He ran to the gate of the compound in one breath.

I looked left and right, but I didn't see the familiar red Mercedes-Benz.

He quickly called Han Xixi again.

"Hey, where are you?"

"I'm at home!"

Han Xixi couldn't help laughing, "Mr. Lin, Happy April Fool's Day~~"

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment.

I took out my phone and saw that it showed April 4st. I immediately rolled my eyes.

Han Xixi listened to the silence for a long time, and then stopped laughing, feeling a little guilty.

"Are you angry?"

"Humph!"

Lin Xiao was helpless and amused. He walked back and said, "It seems like you're in a good mood. You've been scolded and become a hot topic, but you still have the energy to joke with me!"

Han Xixi said in a proud tone: "Oh, Mr. Lin pays a lot of attention to me. The deputy mayor also reads entertainment gossip every day?"

Lin Xiao was speechless. After chatting for a few words, he hung up the phone.

Although my wife played a trick on me.

But my mood was diverted and I suddenly felt less tense.

He wanted to make a cup of coffee and relax.

When I opened the drawer, I found that the two boxes of coffee liquid that Han Xixi gave me last time had all been finished.

"This is such a fuss... No, I have to get that little liar to buy me two more boxes!"

He thought indignantly.

The next day was another day of anxious waiting.

By four o'clock in the afternoon, there was still no response from the county.

Lin Xiao really couldn't sit still, and seeing that there was still an hour before the end of get off work, he drove straight to the county to ask for an explanation from the county magistrate's office.

The car had just driven halfway when Xixi called again.

"Hey."

"Mr. Lin, can you come out for a moment?" Han Xixi's voice was still playful.

"..."

Lin Xiao rolled his eyes, checked the date on the car screen, and said helplessly, "Ms. Han, today is not April Fool's Day. You can't lie to me again!"

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment.

"Yeah, I know...so I didn't lie to you!"

"??"

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, "So, you really came to Chaobai Town this time?"

Han Xixi laughed and said, "Yes, it's true this time. I'd be a puppy if I lied to you!"

Lin Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"But I'm not in town. I just came out and am about to go to the county."

"what--"

Han Xixi was shocked, "What should I do then?"

Lin Xiao was pleasantly surprised and astonished, and quickly said, "Then keep driving forward, I'll send you a location to meet you!"

Han Xixi had no choice but to agree.

After hanging up the phone, I quickly received the location, which was the gate of Anyang No. 1 Middle School.

Han Xixi passed by here last time.

Anyang No. 1 Middle School is built at the easternmost end of the county. Going straight along the national highway will lead you to the urban area, and turning left will lead you to the highway.

Putting down her phone, she immediately restarted the car and drove forward with joy and anticipation.

There are a lot of cars on the road.

For safety reasons, Han Xixi drove very slowly, and it was forty minutes later that he saw the gate of Anyang No. 1 Middle School appear in his sight.

Also appearing was a man who was wearing a shirt and trousers, looking very old-fashioned, but with his eyes narrowed and his teeth bared, he smiled brightly and beautifully.

When Han Xixi saw this smiling face, he couldn't help himself and couldn't suppress the smile at the corners of his mouth.

It has been ten days since our last date at Laoyashan.

She has now gotten used to this state of being apart more than together, but because they spend so little time together, she is filled with joy and anticipation every time they get together.

The vehicle slowly stopped in the open space.

Before the engine was turned off, Lin Xiao couldn't wait to open the door and get in the car, looking at him with his two rows of big white teeth baring.

Han Xixi couldn't help laughing when she saw him like this. The two of them just looked at each other and laughed like a pair of fools.

“What are you laughing at!!”

Xixi pretended to be angry and hit him.

Lin Xiao took advantage of the situation and rubbed her cold little hands in his palms, and asked her: "I thought you were lying to me again... When did you return to Ninghai without telling me?"

Han Xixi smiled brightly: "I've told you, how can there be any surprises?"

Lin Xiao nodded repeatedly: "It's quite a surprise! If you hadn't called me, I would have been sitting in the county magistrate's office now!"

Han Xixi was surprised.

The two followed the topic and exchanged some updates on their recent situation, both of them were in a mess.

Han Xixi's eyes suddenly lit up: "The surprise I'm talking about is not for me, but... do you know what day it is today?"

As soon as this question came out, Lin Xiao's mouth twitched immediately and he felt a headache.

Han Xixi was speechless when she saw him like this.

"Today is April 4nd, the fifth day of the third month in the lunar calendar, idiot!"

As he said that, he picked up a file bag and hit him on the head.

Lin Xiao exclaimed “Ah!”
Only then did he remember that his mother had cooked eggs for him in the morning, so he told him to come home early for dinner tonight.

He was only thinking about the development of Laoya Mountain and didn't take it to heart.

Only now did I suddenly come to my senses—it turns out that today is my 28th birthday!
"So, you flew back from Haicheng just to celebrate my birthday?" Lin Xiao asked in surprise.

"No!" Han Xixi interrupted the spell.

"..."

Lin Xiao: Can’t you be a little more romantic?

Xixi laughed: "I came back on Sunday. I didn't come to see you because I was doing something... preparing a birthday present for you!"

This made Lin Xiao curious.

Last time she got the date wrong and celebrated his lunar birthday as his solar birthday, and came all the way to send him a cake.

At that time, I said that the birthday gift would be given on the actual day.

However, Lin Xiao had long forgotten about this. After all, he didn't even remember his birthday, so how could he remember that his wife owed him a gift?

Now seeing her so solemnly, I couldn't help but feel curious and excited.

"Gift? This briefcase in your hand?" he asked.

"Yeah... don't be disgusted!"

Han Xixi looked a little frightened.

Lin Xiao's appetite was piqued. Many guesses flashed through his mind in an instant, but he couldn't guess what kind of surprise gift would not be put in a gift box with a bow, but in an ordinary file bag?

With curiosity and doubt, he untied the white rope, opened the file bag, and pulled out a stack of papers from it.

After a quick glance and a closer look, I was stunned.

"Cool Di Coffee Franchise Agreement?!"

After reading this title, Lin Xiao was stunned.

After receiving Han Xixi's affirmative look, he read the following clauses one by one and found that the franchisee's name was "Han Xixi" and the location was clearly written as a storefront in Chaobai Town.

This time, he was really shocked!

(End of this chapter)