The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker

Chapter 339 - 312: Qin Xia’s Mysterious Friend

Xi Mei Media Celebration.The venue has four floors.

Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing went straight to the lounge on the fourth floor.

The lounge is very spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a direct view of everything on the three floors below.

In past years, the celebration was always on three floors; the fourth floor was always a backup.

Due to the rivalry between Xi Mei and the Lin Family, Gu Yanjing and Chu Zhengran had never been here before.

Only Lin Huai Shu, as a peer, would come when in Capital City.

This year is special because Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing got married.

Gu Yanjing would definitely be here, and the fourth floor was specially prepared for him.

If he wanted to go downstairs, he could; if not, he could stay upstairs. If anyone wanted to greet him, they would come up individually.

This place is very private, guarded not only by the Gu Family but also by Xi Mei’s people.

Upon reaching the lounge, Qiao Yuxian and Qiao Lech sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, observing the scene below.

The red carpet outside had just ended, and everyone was slowly entering.

The outskirts were filled with media, holding their equipment.

Qiao Yuxian looked down and said, "Qiao Weizhou and Wei Jiye have entered."

"Should I go down now?" Qiao Weizhou also stood by the window and said.

Qiao Yuxian looked at him, "Are you nervous?"

"Not really," Qiao Weizhou replied.

"No need to be nervous. Just introducing you to some people," Qiao Yuxian said. "You must remember, today’s opportunity is earned by your efforts and talent, not because of your connections."

Qiao Weizhou looked at her without speaking.

He understood that his sister meant for him not to feel pressured.

And she was affirming his abilities.

Gu Yanjing sat opposite Qiao Yuxian, watching her teach her brother.

"If you hadn’t worked hard, crying and begging me wouldn’t have gotten you this chance," Qiao Yuxian said.

"I’m not a child who cries," Qiao Weizhou muttered.

"What?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

"Nothing," Qiao Weizhou smiled and said, "Thank you, Sis."

"Get moving, don’t be nauseating," Qiao Yuxian said, "And if you don’t want to drink, don’t. If you do, don’t overdo it."

"Got it," Qiao Weizhou replied.

"Go on," Qiao Yuxian said.

"Okay," Qiao Weizhou politely said and went to find Wei Jiye.

Qiao Yuxian watched him leave, then turned to Gu Yanjing, "Mr. Gu, what are you looking at?"

She had makeup on today, heavier than usual.

Her already charming look was even more alluring and aggressive.

Her smile with curved eyes added vibrancy.

Gu Yanjing looked at her without speaking.

Qiao Lech overheard them and directly moved to the other side, leaving them alone without interrupting.

"What? Am I too beautiful today?" Qiao Yuxian rested her chin on her hand, arm on the table, looking at Gu Yanjing opposite her, "So beautiful Mr. Gu lost his words?"

"Hmm." Gu Yanjing suddenly replied.

Qiao Yuxian’s sly and proud smile froze momentarily.

If Gu Yanjing remained silent, she could continue being self-absorbed.

But with Gu Yanjing’s words, she was speechless.

"Very beautiful," Gu Yanjing’s cool voice said those three words earnestly.

Qiao Yuxian lost her words.

She stared at him dazedly, then turned her head away, covering one ear with her hand, smiling while biting her lip.

Seeing her shy, amused look, Gu Yanjing, fearing she might hide if he spoke more, changed the topic, "Going down later?"

"Yeah. Let’s go down." Qiao Yuxian looked downward, not looking at Gu Yanjing, "A lot of people came today. The Chu Family and Lin Family elders have arrived. Sheng Chendong and others should also be here. We should go down and greet them."

Unlike previous years.

People who knew because of Gu Yanjing all came.

Showing their importance, even the Chu Family and Lin Family elders showed up.

They gave face, so Qiao Yuxian couldn’t not meet them, as it would be too rude.

"Uncle Qiao and..." Gu Yanjing asked.

"My dad doesn’t like these occasions," Qiao Yuxian replied.

Gu Yanjing asked no more.

Qiao Yu could break into Capital City alone, not an ordinary person.

But after getting in, the Qiao Family always remained in an unremarkable position.

It has been like this for years.

With his ability to enter Capital City alone, the Qiao Family shouldn’t be in such a position by now.

But it seems he only wanted a foothold here, not to stand out.

His social interactions show he doesn’t like to climb up.

Very low-key.

Gu Yanjing thinks this is why Qiao Yu never liked him much.

Not that he dislikes him, but he dislikes his status, his identity.

He’s curious why the Qiao elders raised their sons to be so modest, low-key, avoiding high ambitions. Yet, a generation later, they educated Qiao Yuxian to excel.

What happened?

Or...

Gu Yanjing interrupted his thoughts, feeling disgusted by his own sinister ideas for the first time.

"Hmm?" Qiao Yuxian made a curious sound while looking down.

Gu Yanjing glanced at her, then followed her gaze.

On the third floor, Qin Xia was chatting with a man.

They seemed familiar.

At least three years of friendship.

Gu Yanjing instinctively looked at Chu Zhengran standing not far away.

Chu Zhengran had been watching below by the window.

He wore a white shirt, suit pants, with a long airy outer garment embroidered with icy blue bamboo.

A gentleman like bamboo, gentle as jade.

But even five or six meters away, Gu Yanjing clearly sensed the hostility hidden beneath Chu Zhengran’s gentle exterior.

Only one person could stir Chu Zhengran’s emotions uncontrollably.

Qin Xia.

Gu Yanjing looked again at Qin Xia and the man below, planning to gather some information for Chu Zhengran. He asked, "What’s up?"

Qiao Yuxian looked below. "That man, it’s been a long time since I last saw him."

"Was he not invited?" Gu Yanjing asked.

"If he were in Capital City, He Tu would likely send him an invitation," Qiao Yuxian said.

"A business partner?" Gu Yanjing asked again.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing met her gaze openly.

Qiao Yuxian squinted, "Mr. Gu, you have a lot of questions."

"Can’t help it. Life’s tough," Gu Yanjing said calmly.

"Does ’life’ refer to certain people?" Qiao Yuxian asked.

Gu Yanjing implied assent.

Qiao Yuxian huffed a laugh, thought a moment, and shared, "He’s sort of a partner. Qin Xia’s every movie and drama has two major investors: one is me, and the other is him."

Gu Yanjing glanced downstairs again, "Xiao Zhe."

Qiao Yuxian wasn’t surprised that Gu Yanjing knew him.

After all, those who’ve made a name have to know each other generally.

"It’s been many years?" Gu Yanjing asked.

Qiao Yuxian nodded.

Qin Xia has been in the industry for ages.

Every drama and movie...