Chapter 2
As soon as she left the restroom, that place of trouble, Xia Linxia's face fell. She yanked her hand back and even patted it disdainfully, saying, "Don't get any ideas. That was just for show."
After she spoke, she didn't get a reply. She glanced sideways and suddenly the other person turned and lunged forward. She instinctively took a step back, leaning against the wall, and looked at Ji Fengxue in surprise.
"You dare to corner me... mmm."
She stared, dumbfounded, as the other person covered her mouth, then turned her head, their necks touching. They looked like they were embracing.
Ji Fengxue said in a low voice, "Say less of that kind of thing in the future. Remember to control your volume."
Several employees, from the moment they saw them, had been looking at them with happy curiosity. Upon witnessing this scene, they became secretly excited and couldn't help but say, "You two are so well-matched."
Xia Linxia glanced at them, her mouth twitching. Without missing a beat, she lowered Ji Fengxue's hand and then secretly pressed Ji Fengxue's head onto her shoulder. Turning her head, she smiled gently at them, "Thank you. My little Xue is a bit shy, sorry about that."
Ji Fengxue: "..."
"It's okay, it's okay, you two continue." The employees chuckled and deliberately moved away from the couple in love.
Xiang Huaimeng came out looking for them and saw them embracing in the corner of the hallway. She stumbled in shock and heard several passing employees discussing.
"Oh my god, when did they get together? Their CP chemistry is too strong!"
"So Xia Linxia is this gentle and doting?"
"No wonder Ji Fengxue fell for her. Xia Linxia's smile just now made me turn gay on the spot!"
"They're really amazing, the first same-sex couple to announce their relationship. Aren't they afraid of losing fans?"
"Go look online yourself. Besides a few extreme fans, most of them are still sending blessings and shipping them!"
"Speaking of which, didn't Xia Linxia say she hated Ji Fengxue before? I remember when Ji Fengxue signed with our company half a year ago, she even threatened to jump off a building to our general manager."
Xiang Huaimeng stopped about two meters away from them and saw that the two, who had been embracing affectionately, pushed each other away simultaneously. One looked disgusted, the other indifferent.
Xiang Huaimeng: "..."
"Linxia, I picked out a jacket. Put it on," Xiang Huaimeng said.
"I'm not wearing it," Xia Linxia said, walking past Ji Fengxue with a hmph. She strutted forward, her slender arms and legs swaying, showcasing her figure in every way.
Ji Fengxue calmly looked at her slender waist. "You've gained weight."
Xia Linxia: !!!
She put her hands on her waist, measured the size with her palms, and then looked at her abs. Confirming that she hadn't gained an ounce of unwanted fat, she breathed a sigh of relief and glared back at Ji Fengxue, "You're just jealous. It's getting cold, go get your old leg disease treated."
Ji Fengxue smiled.
Ji Fengxue's gaze made Xia Linxia uneasy. Angrily, she snatched the casual suit jacket from Xiang Huaimeng's hand, spread it open with both hands, and casually draped it over herself, completely forgetting her vow not to wear it just moments ago.
Ji Fengxue's gaze lowered. Her fair, long legs were still exposed to the air, long and straight. She wondered why she hadn't noticed before how nice this girl's legs were.
In the office, the two sat diagonally opposite each other. The two agents exchanged awkward glances; neither could do anything.
A moment later, General Manager Jiang Yuan walked in.
Jiang Yuan was a woman in her early thirties, dressed in business attire, with light makeup and a low ponytail. Her eyes were sharp. She said, "Sit closer to each other. Since you've signed the contract, you need to be aware of this. Linxia, move a little closer. Don't always make others supervise you."
Xia Linxia opened her mouth to retort, but was glared at by Jiang Yuan. She reluctantly moved to sit opposite Ji Fengxue.
Jiang Yuan clasped her hands on the table, her expression slightly softened. "First, thank you for supporting this plan. Contracted couples have great benefits but also high risks. Therefore, only the five of us present know the inside story. I hope it won't be exposed during the contract period. After the contract expires, we will announce your peaceful breakup to the outside world, and your resources will not be lacking afterward. So, you need to be mindful of your words and actions at all times. Don't do anything as obviously disharmonious as just now."
Xia Linxia said, "Anyway, it's just us few people. What are we afraid of? We can sit however we want."
After saying that, she was glared at again. She stood up angrily, "Why are you always scolding me! You don't scold Ji Fengxue!"
Jiang Yuan said, "Don't you know why? Do you think everyone is like you, a firecracker?"
She really gave her no face at all!
Xia Linxia crossed her arms, feeling extremely wronged. Looking at Ji Fengxue opposite her, who was calm and composed, she couldn't help but clench her fist and open her mouth to threaten, but dared not make any sound.
"Pfft." Ji Fengxue was amused by her paper tiger demeanor. She turned her head, pursed her lips, and managed to suppress the smile at the corner of her mouth.
Jiang Yuan ignored their interaction and discussed the recent plan with the two agents. Tomorrow, they would arrange a simple couple's interview for the two, followed by a dinner together, with someone deliberately arranged to take photos. Then, a series of promotions would begin. After explaining the precautions and follow-up work, she left to attend to other matters.
As soon as Jiang Yuan left, Xia Linxia's expression immediately changed. She slammed the table and stood up, leaning forward slightly, looking directly at Ji Fengxue, and warned, "Don't think I don't know why you agreed to this contract. It's nothing more than being past your prime and wanting to use me to gain some popularity. Then you need to understand, who among us is in the dominant position, who is the boss!"
Saying this, she even flicked the hem of her jacket to show her boss demeanor.
"Linxia, your brother is calling," Xiang Huaimeng suddenly said, pointing to her phone on the table.
"What?!"
Ji Fengxue witnessed the woman who, a second ago, was fiery and ready to fight, now holding her phone to her ear with both hands, answering subserviently. She spoke a lot in one breath: "Brother, how are you? Your little sister is doing well, so don't worry. If there's nothing else, just hang up, hehehehe."
After hearing what was said on the other end, Xia Linxia glanced at Ji Fengxue, gritted her teeth, and smiled, "Yes, hehe, I'm in love, hehe, and it's a woman, hehehehe. You don't need to say more, I know she's particularly ugly and not good enough for me, but since she's pursuing me, I'll reluctantly... What? You're her fan?"
Ji Fengxue: "..." Ha.
"Brother, our sibling bond can be broken!" Xia Linxia clenched her fist. She could be killed but not insulted. Her big demon king brother found her annoying, how could he be Ji Fengxue's fan!
"Then your card can also be suspended," Xia Yangxuan said coldly.
"Don't, brother, brother, brother, brother, you look quite good today!" Xia Linxia said, "We can discuss the money, okay~~~"
Her voice trembled at the end, giving Ji Fengxue goosebumps.
After a brief statement from the other end of the line, the call was directly hung up.
Xia Linxia sat down like a defeated rooster, crestfallen, and fell into thought.
Xiang Huaimeng then discussed the interview arrangements for tomorrow with the other agent.
When they finished, Ji Fengxue stood up and walked out. Just as she reached the door, someone behind her grabbed her wrist.
She turned her head and looked at the other person's hand, asking, "Is there something else?"
The two agents also looked at Xia Linxia curiously. She lowered her head awkwardly and said in a small, disdainful voice, "Give me an autograph."
Ji Fengxue's lips curved slightly. "Your attitude is too fierce. I won't give it."
Xia Linxia cursed inwardly a few times, then cursed her brother again, before putting on a polite smile, "Please give me an autograph."
"Then will you be obedient in the future?" Ji Fengxue asked.
Huh? Obedient? Xia Linxia felt like she had heard the biggest joke. Since childhood, no one had ever thought she would be obedient!
"Of course," Xia Linxia said, her face not blushing and her heart not skipping a beat. "I'm the most obedient." That was impossible. "If you tell me to go east," she would send you to hell. "I will never go west." What nonsense.
Ji Fengxue certainly didn't believe her nonsense, but the person who wanted the autograph was most likely her brother, so she was willing to do him a favor.
After getting the autograph, Xia Linxia acted like a heartless player and left without looking back.
Ji Fengxue stood in place for a moment, then sighed, deeply feeling that the next year would not be easy.
"Fengxue, do you regret it?" her agent Lu Nian asked.
"No..." Ji Fengxue raised her hand and smoothed her hair. "She wasn't wrong. I really don't have many resources anymore. Let's go."
She was an actress blessed by heaven. She had debuted for nearly ten years, focusing on the big screen. At the age of twenty-five, she had won the Best Actress award, becoming the youngest film empress in mainland China.
However, she later shifted her career focus, almost retiring directly. Coupled with her naturally low-key nature and disinterest in hype, she was replaced by new generation actors and stars within a couple of years.
The rise of traffic stars in recent years had also impacted those who focused on acting. Movies starring traffic idols had sprung up like mushrooms. In just a few years, her status as a film empress had almost become that of an unknown actress.
Fortunately, with her strength and looks, she still held a place in the audience's hearts. As long as she appeared in the public eye, they would remember this aloof beauty who had once dominated the screen.
Therefore, the priority now was a comeback.
Of course, there were other methods. Why did she agree to this contract couple plan?
This all started about half a month ago. At that time, she learned about this news at the company and didn't want to accept it. Moreover, she and Xia Linxia didn't get along; they couldn't stand each other.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuan said that Xia Linxia had already agreed and made a call, putting it on speakerphone.
Xia Linxia's voice immediately echoed in the quiet office: "Hello, Sister Yuan? I already said I agreed."
Jiang Yuan: "Are you sure? If it were Fu Xiaoxuan, that would also be possible."
Xia Linxia: "Hey, don't! If you dare to switch to Fu Xiaoxuan, I'll really jump off your office! I don't care, I want Ji Fengxue!"
Ji Fengxue raised an eyebrow slightly.
Jiang Yuan smiled and asked, "Do you have to have Ji Fengxue?"
"Yes! Otherwise, I won't participate in this plan. I, your great-granddaughter, don't lack that little bit of money," Xia Linxia said indifferently.
"Why her?"
Xia Linxia snorted, "I want to let that blind person see clearly what true affection and true love are! Hehe, Sister Yuan, don't worry, I will definitely treat her well."
Jiang Yuan ended the call, looked up at Ji Fengxue, and confidently said, "How about it? Do you dare to cooperate with her?"
Ji Fengxue calmly raised her eyes. Her heart, which had become increasingly quiet over the past two years, stirred. A sense of fighting spirit and amusement inexplicably arose. A playful smile suddenly bloomed on her face.
"Of course. Xia Linxia is mine to handle."
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