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Chapter 15 – Dispute
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For a few seconds, Ji Mingshu didn't understand what Gu Kaiyang was talking about.
The name "Zhang Baoshu", and only the word "Shu", which is the same as her, briefly left an impression in her mind.
"What? Who and Cen Sen?” As soon as the words came out, Ji Mingshu remembered that Gu Kaiyang also said a definite sentence - a woman.
She was stunned for a moment, and then without saying a word, she took out her mobile phone from her bag and opened Weibo.
This matter has not been fermented to the outside world, there is no relevant news on the homepage at all, and Zhang Baoshu is at most, a fourth or fifth line in terms of popularity. This means that if she doesn’t take the initiative to buy hot search, she will not easily appear on the hot search list. People will not care about a little starlet’s private life.
Ji Mingshu looked at the search box and didn’t know what key words to search for. She fell into a daze.
When did she have the consciousness regarding business marriages? She couldn’t remember the exact moment.
She can’t remember when she found out about the filthy things that wealthy people do in their marriage and when she became numb of it.
There were too many moments were she was exposed to it.
In her family, the uncle whom she respected the most had three little lovers behind his wife’s back, and one of them is even three years younger than her.
Her aunt never cared and always put the face of ‘you can fly colorful flags outside, but the red flag at home must not fall’.
Her parents, whom left a vague impression on her, also did not have love for each other. This was contrary to what she originally expected.
When she became an adult, she accidentally found out that her parents gave birth to her to prove to their families that they did not have any issues with their reproductive functions, and to also satisfy their families. After giving birth to her, they left her all alone to the nannies.
Later, the two of them men an accident on their way to show off their affection. She doesn’t know if this was retribution or not.
In the eyes of outsiders, she, Ji Mingshu, was an orphan after her parents’ death, but her uncles and aunts still loved her and she became the pearl in their family. People said that she must have done a lot of good things in her past life to be able to live the way she does now.
It’s true that her eldest and second uncle spoils her as if she was their own daughter, and all her cousin’s did not have such luxurious life. But she also knew from the very beginning that being treated as a daughter cannot compare to being a biological one. The benefits that she received will be due on her marriage and she will continue to pay for the rest of her life.
So from the start of her marriage with Cen Sen, she was ready for the two of them to not respect each other and not grow old together.
There’s not a lot a lot of love, but there’s a lot of money involved.
It’s just that, at this moment, when she found out that her husband was cheating, she didn’t know why but she felt confused at first, and then panicked and uncomfortable.
“Shu Shu, you… Don’t cry, don’t cry…”
Gu Kaiyang coaxed her hurriedly, not knowing what to do. She saw that Ji Mingshu was about to lose her footing, she hurriedly helped her to the sofa and sat her down.
Ji Mingshu didn’t want to cry. She sat on the sofa with her legs folded sideways, her hands were on her knees, and her back straight. This was her usual elegant sitting posture, but at this moment, her eyes were empty and her hands trembled lightly.
After about a minute, she suddenly said, “Show me the news.”
Gu Kaiyang didn’t move.
Ji Mingshu: “It’s okay, just show me.”
She wanted to see it.
It was only a matter of time before it was published for the whole internet to see. Gu Kaiyang knew this and was silent for a long time, but her fingers still moved.
This time, the news was both a video and a few photos. The title of the news actually did nto have anything to do with Cen Sen. It’s about Zhang Baoshu’s late night secret meeting with Zhang Qi, the young master of the FengChang Cultural Tourism. The two were described to be intimate, and the words that were used were ‘suspected to be dating’ and ‘couple in love’.
The long article also introduced the strong background of FengChang Cultural Tourism and the great achievements that the young master, Zhang Qi, had done. But in the pile of evidence that were released, in addition to the information, the rest were ten consecutive photos of Zhang Baoshu and Cen Sen in front of the car.
She doesn’t know what’s wrong with the paparazzi’s professional level but they did not seem to know the difference between Cen Sen and Zhang Qi, but they still wrote a thousand words of analysis.
Although the photo did not capture Cen Sen’s face, his car, the wedding ring and watch on his hand, as well as his side face that was smiling, and Zhou Jiaheng standing not far away, are all strong evidence that confirmed his identity.
Not to mention that Ji Mingshu, the person who sleeps beside his pillow, she can recognize him at a glance.
He was smiling.
He was smiling at the little starlet whom she had never heard of.
Is he so gentle to other women? Does he tell the women that he sleeps with that his wife is a boring vase?
Ji Mingshu's brain seemed to explode.
The impact of seeing the picture and hearing the message is not at all at the same level.
There is also a video of spending eight hours of intimacy in Zhang Baoshu's apartment. Ji Mingshu did not have the courage to click in to watch it, the hand holding the phone is trembling, and she doesn't know how to control herself from throwing the phone against the wall.
She suddenly remembered that when the two got married, according to the requirements of both families, they held a Chinese wedding that she didn't like.
At that time, she thought, she doesn’t like her husband anyway. The wedding isn’t important so she can just made do with it.
At that time, she was very chic and calm, and before marriage, she and Cen Sen also made three rules for their married life.
The first rule is that the character of the two loving husband and wife cannot collapse, no matter how much they play outside, they can never make a fuss and slap each other in the face.
Cen Sen promised very briefly at that time, and only said the word "no", and she believed it.
Unexpectedly, in just three years, this promise overturned.
She didn’t expect that at this moment, her heart would be sore, dull and painful. Not only was she surprised and angry of being slapped in the face by this dog of a man, she was also full of grievance. She didn’t know what these feelings all meant.
Gu Kaiyang also felt very uncomfortable when she saw her like this.
The two met when they were studying abroad, she was a poor student who didn't dare to slack off when her family smashed pots and sold iron, and Ji Mingshu was the proud daughter who held the stars and moon.
When she first went abroad, she heard rumors in the study abroad circle that Ji Mingshu, who was popular, bought an expensive apartment in order to achieve the best effect of her project, and people also mentioned how unattainable her family background was.
At that time, as a young freshman who had never seen the world, she was really shocked, and at that time, she didn't expect that this person would take the initiative to have more intersections with her.
The two have known each other for so many years, and Ji Mingshu has always been the brightest star in the sky.
After staying with Ji Mingshu for a long time, she will feel that it is a wonderful thing that there is such a beautiful existence in this world.
She didn't want to see the star fall one day.
She walked to Ji Mingshu's side silently, wanting to comfort her.
But Ji Mingshu didn't lift her head, and only whispered: "Let me think for a while."
Gu Kaiyang turned to look out the window, covered her forehead, and exhaled silently.
After a while, she quietly left the office.
When she left, she closed the door, not wanting people outside to see Ji Mingshu's current appearance.
Her little fairy should always remain beautiful.
"Hey, didn't your team shoot Zhang Baoshu’s couple cover today?"
When Gu Kaiyang was managing the whole editorial team, someone suddenly broke in, and asked this question.
The visitor seemed to remember something, “Could it be that it was cancelled because of Zhang Baoshu’s scandal? That man is not young master Zhang, he is JunYi’s president Cen.”
She looked at Gu Kaiyang, “Oh, isn’t Mr. Cen the husband of your white, rich, and beautiful best friend? Are you still in the mood to sit here and not go and comfort your friend? Or do they like to wear a little green hat on their heads?”
[白富美 (bái fù měi) literally meaning “white, rich, and beautiful”, an internet slang for an ideal woman.]
[(戴绿帽子 or dài lǜ mào zǐ literally menaing “wearing a green hat”, is an expression that is used when a woman cheats on her husband or boyfriend because the phrase sounds similar to the word for cuckold. In this case, the husband cheats on his wife :)]
The malice was palpable.
“Shi Qing, I don’t want to quarrel with you today. You better get out of here now.”
Gu Kaiyang’s gaze moved away from the screen and fell coldly on the person who just came, and here words were also cold.
In the workplace, there will never be a shortage of office politics, and the battle between Gu Kaiyang and Shi Qing began as soon as they entered the company. They fight silently and openly.
On weekdays, Gu Kaiyang and Ji Mingshu play together. As long as work is mentioned, Gu Kaiyang likes to scold Shi Qing a few times, and over time, Ji Mingshu also remembered this person.
The few times that they ment, Ji Mingshu casually dissed Shi Qing’s outfit a few times, which caused Shi Qing to be secretly ridiculed in the whole magazine department.
Although Shi Qing didn’t dare to do anything to Ji Mingshu, she remembered every grievance and couldn’t wait for the day that this pair of sisters would fall.
Today is clearly that day.
“Is it wrong to say the truth? The person is not here, why are you still licking their boots? Isn’t it just because she’s rich that you stay by her side? Speaking of which, why don’t you ask that person to introduce you to a rich and handsome man to marry and become a rich wife? It’s easy, just grow some green grass in your head, you can definitely sacrifice that much for a good life.”
Shi Qing spoke energetically and her face was extremely ugly.
Gu Kaiyang slammed shut the laptop and was about to go over and hit someone, but the little assistant next to her hurriedly grabbed her, and persuaded, “Sister Gu, forget it.”
This year, Shi Qing has been suppressed by Gu Kaiyang in the magazine, now that she finally had the opportunity to release her anger, she naturally didn’t want to lose.
“You still dare to hit me, don’t you? Come on, hit me if you dare!”
"What did I say wrong, isn't Ji Mingshu usually arrogant? Isn't it because her husband has a lot of stinky money? Don't think I don't know what is she in the Ji family! What is the difference between the Ji family raising her and raising thin horses of Yangzhou in ancient times. At most, her identity is more legitimate. But does she have any strength? Does she dare to divorce? She doesn’t even dare to fart!”
[This horses of Yangzhou – this refers to women who were raised and trained to be sold to wealthy businessman and officials.]
Gu Kaiyang's eyes became red due to anger, "Get out of the way! Don't pull me! If I don’t tear this b*tch today, I won't be surnamed Gu!”
Before Gu Kaiyang's words fell, the door of the assistant editor-in-chief's office was pushed open with a "bang".
Ji Mingshu is wearing a pair of strappy high heels today, the heel is carefully polished into the shape of the brand's letters, stepping on the marble floor, it will make a ticking sound. The scarlet band is slightly shiny, and it is tied into a knot around the thin white ankles, which gave off a cold and delicate beauty.
She stepped on these shoes and walked all the way to Shi Qing, her gaze slowly wandered from top to bottom, and she reached out again and stroked Shi Qing's chin slightly.
"What are you?"
She touched up the lipstick, the color was a matte red, the shape of the lips was perfect and delicate, and the words she spoke were light, slow, and cold.
As Shi Qing said, she is naturally domineering.
Ji Mingshu: "The bag is fake, the ring is a classic model of the T brand that is an imitation, how can you work in the magazine if you don't have the slightest respect for the designers."
The moment it was exposed, Shi Qing's mind "buzzed", and she was so ashamed that she blushed from her cheeks all the way to her neck.
"You don’t like me, right? So as long as I'm a little unsatisfied, you're going to jump out and humiliate me, right? But you should remember, no matter how down I, Ji Mingshu is, it will never be your turn to make irresponsible remarks.”
Her hand that was holding Shi Qing's chin suddenly loosened, as if it was dirty, and she pulled a piece of paper from the desk next to her and wiped it.
There was a dead silence in the office area.
After Ji Mingshu finished wiping her hands, she put on her sunglasses, picked up the things she had just printed in Gu Kaiyang's office and walked out, without leaving any expression.
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