After My Flash Marriage with the Sick Beauty, I Reached the Pinnacle of My Life - Chapter 70

As the departure date approached, Xia Shishi was the busiest.

She needed to accomplish everything she wanted to do in a short amount of time.

Old Mr. Wen had stopped managing the company several years ago, even handing over his shares to Wen Jiao. He took his savings, settled down in the manor to retire (play video games), and lived a relaxed, carefree life.

Xia Shishi greatly admired Old Mr. Wen; he truly knew how to let go completely and avoid troubling himself.

She absolutely needed to take him as her role model.

Meanwhile, Wen Jiao, being the patient, was the most idle.

She didn’t have daily work to worry about, the servants handled her packing, and Zheng He managed all the medical appointments and arrangements.

So, Xia Shishi shook off Wen Jiao.

She left Wen Jiao alone at home, running around by herself, the frequency of her texts and calls drastically decreasing.

Wen Jiao felt the heat of summer.

The sun outside the window was so dazzling it hurt her eyes; she didn’t even want to look at it. Even with the curtains drawn, a searing heat emanated from her heart.

Normally, Wen Jiao would be reading or perhaps checking commercial news at this hour, but today she wasn’t in the mood.

She asked a servant to bring her a box from the study. Wen Jiao opened it and pulled out a photo album.

Wen Jiao wiped the cover of the album with her hand and opened the first page—it was a photo of Xia Shishi.

It wasn’t just the first page; the entire album was filled with Xia Shishi. Xia Shishi probably didn’t even know when all these pictures were taken, as they were all captured without her knowledge.

In other words, they were candid shots.

The long-term private investigator was an excellent photographer, and the angle chosen for every picture was superb. Xia Shishi enjoyed the outdoors and rarely went out at night, resulting in all these photos being taken under the sunlight.

Perhaps she was standing under a tree, where the thick green leaves blocked some light, casting dappled shadows, yet she was smiling incredibly beautifully in the intermittent sunshine.

Or maybe she was at a gathering with friends, her eyes clear, her pupils dark and bright, and the corners of her mouth upturned.

Xia Shishi was already fair-skinned, and with the sun, her beautiful face seemed to glow.

Wen Jiao looked at the photos for a while, then turned to the bothersome curtains.

Maybe I should just open them.

Wei Xixue knocked and entered.

Wen Jiao casually closed the album and looked over. Wei Xixue wasn’t curious about what Wen Jiao was looking at; she wouldn’t even ask if Wen Jiao were reading erotica.

As a doctor, Wei Xixue simply said, “Get some sun, it’s good for you.”

Wen Jiao replied, “Then I’ll trouble the doctor to please draw the curtains open.”

There were no servants in the room right now, and it would be inappropriate to make Wen Jiao get up and open the curtains herself.

Wei Xixue didn’t refuse; she walked over and pulled them wide open.

“I’m here to examine your body,” Wei Xixue stated the main purpose, lowering her gaze and speaking in a professional tone. As patient and doctor, their relationship was that simple.

She needed to confirm that Wen Jiao’s body could safely withstand the move to another city.

Therefore, she had to check her every day before departure.

Large diagnostic equipment was unnecessary; it was just a few basic checks. Wen Jiao had been examined like this for so long that she could almost do it herself.

So, Wei Xixue examination went smoothly and was finished quickly. She recorded the data.

After a moment, Wei Xixue was still writing.

Wen Jiao watched her, waiting a little longer.

“Doctor, you should be done writing.”

“I’ve finished writing,” Wei Xixue didn’t deny it, but she still didn’t leave.

After being prompted by Wen Jiao, she simply put her notes away and looked at Wen Jiao, having another question in mind.

Wen Jiao guessed what the question would be, so she answered preemptively: “That person is Shishi’s friend; I don’t know her.”

Even if she asked her, she wouldn’t know.

Wei Xixue frowned in annoyance, much like Wen Jiao moments ago.

It’s frustrating not being able to see the person.

Wen Jiao had photos; Wei Xixue didn’t. That was the difference.

“Why are you so concerned about her?” Wen Jiao asked on behalf of Xia Shishi.

“What about you?” Wei Xixue looked at Wen Jiao. “Why do you like Xia Shishi so much?”

This was probably the answer everyone wanted to know.

The two of them had no previous connection; their interests, hobbies, and personalities were completely mismatched, worlds apart.

Yet, Wen Jiao liked Xia Shishi so much that everyone knew it, and she fought against all odds to get engaged to Xia Shishi and be with her.

The most baffling thing was that Xia Shishi actually agreed, and by the looks of it, she seemed to like Wen Jiao even more deeply.

For Wen Jiao, Xia Shishi was even willing to put her parents, studies, and life on the back burner, prioritizing only Wen Jiao.

It made one suspect that the Matchmaker God had mistakenly tied the red strings of fate.

Wen Jiao was composed: “It’s just phototaxis. If I had to say, it’s because of her beauty.”

Wei Xixue: “…” Why does Wen Jiao sound so serious when stating such an absurd reason? Wai Xixue couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, then said, “Never mind, it’s none of my business.”

She answered Wen Jiao’s question: “I’ve known about her for a long time.”

Wen Jiao furrowed her brow: “Hmm?”

Wei Xixue, having failed to learn Ye Murou’s whereabouts from Wen Jiao, replied half-heartedly: “She looks a lot like a friend of my mother’s.”

With that, Wei Xixue stopped talking.

That was the extent of her reason.

It wasn’t until Wei Xixue left the room that Wen Jiao became pensive.

Xia Shishi handed the voice recorder to her father, speaking with great indignation: “You couldn’t even catch the traitor in the company, and I had to do it. Shouldn’t a big hero like me get a bonus?”

Father Xia was bewildered: “Are you really short on money?”

Xia Shishi: “…Shouldn’t the focus be on the traitor?”

With her father’s strange focus, it’s no wonder the previous life ended the way it did.

Her beloved parents always cared about Xia Shishi, prioritizing her even over the company, which was truly wonderful.

Father Xia finally reacted, his expression stern as he picked up the recorder from the desk: “What’s going on?”

Xia Shishi explained in detail: “Fu Yunhan had ill intentions from the start. Not only did she make Qi Xue do those things, but she also planted a mole in our company to acquire internal company intelligence.”

The voice recorder was solid evidence. After listening to it, Father Xia was also furious.

“This is outrageous!”

“Exactly, exactly! It’s outrageous! They’re not taking us seriously at all!”

Father Xia immediately went to arrange for Ji Yan’s capture, but Xia Shishi quickly surrendered: “Catch him after I’ve left.”

Father Xia looked at her strangely: “What are you scared of?”

Xia Shishi: “I’m not scared; I’m worried about the original owner of the voice recorder.”

If possible, Xia Shishi still didn’t want to implicate Ye Murou.

She specifically chose to hand over the evidence today to give Ye Murou time to prepare, allowing her to pack up and go to Zhou Xiaojiang’s place before coming to see Father Xia.

“Have someone fire Ye Murou, tell her to leave this afternoon, and then call Ji Yan over.”

“You can make up any source for the voice recorder, just try not to mention Ye Murou.”

With irrefutable evidence, Ji Yan would be sent to jail. It’s hard to guarantee that Ji Yan wouldn’t do something crazy at that moment, and even with a slight chance, Xia Shishi didn’t want to risk it.

It was best to dismiss Ye Murou using the excuse of her having ill intentions, and let Ji Yan guess the rest.

To prevent Ji Yan from making any connections, Xia Shishi also planned to leave the city.

Father Xia agreed to Xia Shishi’s request. He could also use this time to investigate and confirm what information Ji Yan had leaked.

“Also,” Xia Shishi said before leaving, “I really am short on money.”

Xia Shishi looked at her father expectantly, shamelessly asking for a bonus.

Father Xia looked disgusted: “I’ll transfer it to you later. Also, Ye…”

“Ye Murou.”

“Transfer her share to you as well. If there’s an opportunity in the future, we’ll arrange a better job for her.”

After receiving the bonus from her father, Xia Shishi gave a portion to Ye Murou and then went to Zhou Xiaojiang’s management agency.

For a character with the Female Lead status like Zhou Xiaojiang, this agency hadn’t been able to make her famous for years. Even if it was for the sake of the plot, it was destined to be a cannon fodder company.

What could be so impressive about a cannon fodder company? It was easy to get in.

Especially since Old Mr. Wen had already contacted someone, the moment Xia Shishi revealed her identity, Zhou Xiaojiang’s agent personally came to greet her.

“Miss Xia, I finally get to meet you in person.”

The agent was very reserved. She had already confirmed the relationship between Xia Shishi and Zhou Xiaojiang with the latter.

Zhou Xiaojiang said they were good friends, but the agent had never seen them meet, so she remained skeptical, assuming Zhou Xiaojiang was merely trying to climb the social ladder for resources.

When the ‘big shot’ arrived at the company, the agent realized the relationship might be more complex than just climbing the ladder.

The agent was afraid of saying anything wrong that might offend the big shot, so she double-checked her manners before speaking, trying to stall for time.

She had already arranged for someone to contact Zhou Xiaojiang, hoping to glean some information from her.

Xia Shishi stopped the agent’s small maneuvers: “Have you prepared the contract for Zhou Xiaojiang as I requested?”

The agent: “It’s ready, it’s all here.”

The agent took out Zhou Xiaojiang’s new contract for Xia Shishi to review.

The contract was based on an idea Xia Shishi had previously discussed with Old Mr. Wen, who then arranged for a specialized lawyer to draft it.

The brief content was that Xia Shishi would act as an investor to ensure Zhou Xiaojiang would have roles every year. In return, a portion of Zhou Xiaojiang’s profits would go to Xia Shishi. The contract also stipulated that Zhou Xiaojiang could not date or marry for ten years, or she would face a large penalty for breach of contract.

The scale of the investment was also clearly written in the contract.

It was an enormous promise.

So huge that the agent didn’t understand why Xia Shishi was offering such a grand opportunity to Zhou Xiaojiang. As a professional management company, they wouldn’t dare offer such terms to their own artists.

If Xia Shishi knew what the agent was thinking, she would scoff.

Would investing in the Female Lead ever be a loss?

That’s why a cannon fodder company would remain a cannon fodder company.

“No problem, arrange for her to sign it as soon as possible.” If they delay, the drama will become popular, and she might have to increase the investment later.

The agent nodded.

“Did you come today just to check the progress?”

“Of course not,” Xia Shishi crossed her arms, acting arrogant and aloof: “Why else?”

The agent: “…”

Xia Shishi: “Since you asked, I shouldn’t just stand around. Take me on a tour of the company; it’ll help me pass the time.”

She really is a young mistress, the agent thought. She acts capriciously and naturally.

The agent thought this was a good opportunity. If Xia Shishi happened to take an interest in other artists, the company could benefit greatly.

Led by the agent, Xia Shishi casually toured the cannon fodder company. She was too lazy to look at anyone else, her eyes scanning as if searching for something.

Finally, they arrived at the interview area.

Ye Murou was sitting in the waiting area, watching Xia Shishi walk toward her, her nose almost tilted up to the sky. She didn’t dare recognize her at first.

Xia Shishi: “Is she here to apply for a job?”

The agent was stunned and looked at Ye Murou.

Her appearance wasn’t particularly outstanding; she was just an ordinary girl next door. Without makeup, she looked a little timid and withdrawn. Such a person wasn’t suitable for a debut as an artist.

The agent looked troubled, guessing that Xia Shishi might be interested in her. Should I sign her?

Ye Murou remembered Xia Shishi’s plan, sighed inwardly, stood up, and timidly nodded to Xia Shishi: “I’m here to apply for an assistant position.”

The agent glared at her. No ambition at all! Saying she wants to be an assistant in front of the young mistress. Why couldn’t she say she wants to act or sing? This is a great opportunity for a career in the stars!

The agent heard Xia Shishi let out a chuckle, secretly thinking, Sure enough. This girl has no luck.

“An assistant, huh? Xiaojiang probably needs one, right? Why don’t you arrange for her to be transferred there?” Xia Shishi looked at the agent with a smile.

“Needs one! Of course, she needs one!” The agent clapped her hands. “Xiaojiang is going to be a big star in the future. How can one assistant be enough? I’ll go talk to Human Resources right now.”