Chapter 20 - 20 20 Desserts

Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Desserts Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Desserts Su Yang chuckled softly, feeling much better than before, “You can’t rely on luck alone, you must have performed really well at the live audition. Once you’ve filmed the drama, I’ll be sure to watch it every day.”

At this point, Shen Yuan also spoke up, “Which production team is it?”

“Hehe, I’ll keep it a secret for now. After all, I’ve only passed the initial selection; the director hasn’t even told me to audition yet. I need to pass that before I can secure the role. When everything is settled, I’ll come back and share the good news.”

Shen Yuan nodded, “That’s good. Yanyan is getting more and more mature, not bad.”

Shen Yuan seldom praised his children in public, so his compliment attracted quite a bit of attention from those present.

Shen Jingxiu quickly glanced at Wenyan after hearing this.

Shen Zhirou simply stopped eating.

It was just passing an interview, and already they were praising her as “not bad”.

She had been in the company for nearly half a month and had only received vague criticisms.

The look on Shen Zhirou’s face immediately turned sour.

Su Yang, however, revealed a look of relief.

But she did not show favoritism, immediately continuing, “All the children in our family are excellent. Jingcheng recently published two more papers. Though they are academic, I found them quite interesting after reading them.”

Shen Yuan also added, “I’ve read them too, his research is very in-depth. It’s quite rare for someone his age.”

Wenyan, the master of flattery, naturally wouldn’t let the topic drop, “Third brother is truly amazing. When I have the chance, I’d like to attend one of his classes. I’ve heard they are always packed. I’d love to witness third brother’s charisma. Zhirou, how about I call you along next time?”

“But I have to work, and I only have time on weekends. Does third brother teach on weekends?”

“I’m not sure about that, but we can ask him later.”

The family batted conversations back and forth, you said something and I said something, and the previously lackluster mood of the place finally picked up.

Wenyan also let out a sigh of relief.

Just feeling a bit thirsty.

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After the meal, Su Yang personally brewed some tea, and Wenyan also brought out the desserts she had bought earlier. There seemed to be an intention to continue the lively atmosphere from the dinner table and start a tea party.

This time, it was Su Yang who took the lead, talking about the entertainment industry. After all, she often interacted with people in the entertainment circle, and she also wanted to take this opportunity to give Wenyan, the newcomer, some pointers.

As a parent, Shen Yuan expressed his opinion, “Yanyan, the waters in this circle are deep. There are plenty of opportunists. Revealing your identity could benefit you.”

“Mom and Dad make sense, but I think it’s better to let things happen naturally. There’s no need to go telling everyone at the beginning that my dad is the chairman of Shen Group or that my mom is a famous designer. If I don’t do well in my work, wouldn’t that just attract criticism for you, and expose us to ridicule? It’s better to keep a low profile, and besides, second brother hasn’t disclosed his identity either. Actually, it’s good not to expose too much, otherwise, I would have been picked apart long ago, with not even a shred of privacy left. And I’m not looking to be a star, I want to be a good actor.”

Shen Yuan nodded, “Then let your second brother take good care of you. The production team you are dealing with happens to be Jinghe’s, doesn’t it? Jinghe, ”

By the end of the meal, Shen Yuan had also come around. His second son had finally returned after a long time, and he, as a father, should take the initiative.

He planned to use the production team that Wenyan was contacting as a starting point to see if he could have a deeper talk with his son. Whether it was investing in the film and television projects he was planning or other aspects, it was all worth exploring.

However, Shen Jinghe’s resentment towards Shen Yuan was too deep.

Shen Yuan had just called his name when he stood up with a cold face, “I have no obligation to take care of anyone. If anyone wants to take care of anyone, do it yourself. Mom, I’m a bit tired. I’ll go back to my room to rest.”

Wenyan: … What a waste, back to square one with just one sentence.

And it didn’t end there.

No sooner had Shen Jinghe left than Shen Jingxiu received a phone call and went up to the study.

Su Yang had just hung up from one call when she received another, saying she needed to head to the studio to deal with an emergency.

It was already dark outside, and Shen Yuan didn’t feel comfortable with Su Yang going out alone, so he simply became her driver for the evening.

In the end, only Wenyan and Shen Zhirou were left sitting face to face.

Wenyan took the initiative to offer Shen Zhirou a small piece of dessert, “Do you want to try this? It’s a popular pick online these days, and it tastes pretty good.”

Shen Zhirou gave Wenyan a deep look and smiled faintly, “Thanks, but I’m trying to maintain my weight lately, and this is too high in calories for me. Since you’re planning to break into showbiz, you should also take good care of your figure.”

After saying that, Shen Zhirou stood up and left.

Wenyan watched her leave, knowing that Shen Zhirou’s words were not wrong and they sounded like a kind reminder.

But for some reason, based on the way she looked at her just now, Wenyan always felt like there was something unkind about it.

Once Shen Zhirou had also left, the spacious hall instantly became empty and quiet.

Looking at the colorful desserts in front of her, Wenyan felt it was such a pity.

Especially since these desserts weren’t cheap, each little piece costing three figures.

Such expensive and delicious food, and not a single person touched it.

It was just too, too wasteful.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting food, Wenyan picked up a piece and quickly ran upstairs.

Half a month had passed, and she found herself standing at Shen Jingxiu’s door once again.

Last time, when she had just arrived in this story world, she was holding a glass of drugged orange juice, ready to knock Shen Jingxiu out.

But this time, she was simply here to feed him.

Unlike the last time, Shen Jingxiu’s door was half-open and not tightly closed.

From where Wenyan stood, she could see every move he made clearly.

He was on the phone with someone while searching for something in the bedside table drawer.

His actions were casual yet captivating.

[Wow, big brother also looks so good when he talks on the phone with one hand. How does he do it? If he entered the entertainment industry, with just his face alone, he’d probably become a top star.]

Shen Jingxiu, who was searching for documents, suddenly paused.

He didn’t even hear what the person on the other end of the line had said.

[Ah, why does even a momentary pause from someone look like a still frame from a fashion shoot? There must be a lot of employees in the company secretly in love with him. Maybe he’s a heartthrob among both men and women.]

Shen Jingxiu: … What on earth is she thinking about all day long? Is she like this with everyone, even with Shen Jinghe?

Having found the document he was looking for, Shen Jingxiu hung up the call.

Just as he turned around, Wenyan knocked on his door.

“Hey, big brother, do you still have to work overtime?”

“Yeah, I have some things to finish up.”

“I’ve brought you some dessert. I specifically asked for less sugar to be added, so it’s perfect for you to have a small piece while you’re working late.”

Shen Jingxiu had intended to refuse, but remembering how she patiently stood outside his door for so long, silently waiting for him to finish his call—if inner monologues didn’t count as talking—

In the end, he nodded, “Alright, thank you.”