The True Heiress And The Fake Heiress Ended Up Together - Chapter 60

Since Qin Mianmian had taken two days off, they simply stayed at the hot spring resort for two days.

During this time, Qin Mianmian was constantly trying to cheer up Jian Ying’an.

The roles were completely reversed: Qin Mianmian poured the drinks for Jian Ying’an and attentively asked her what she wanted to eat. The moment Jian Ying’an’s hand moved, something would immediately be handed to her by Qin Mianmian.

Jian Ying’an: “…”

The next morning, Jian Ying’an woke up to Qin Mianmian’s solicitous care: “Sister, you don’t need to get out of bed. Breakfast will be delivered to the room.”

When breakfast arrived, Qin Mianmian even offered to feed her: “Ah—”

Was she being treated like a patient?

Not only that, but Qin Mianmian also asked if she needed a massage.

Jian Ying’an pondered for a moment: “Yes.”

A patient is a patient, and a patient needs a massage.

Jian Ying’an didn’t like being touched by others. She had decisively refused Meng Yaran’s offer for a massage the day before, but when Qin Mianmian suggested it, she really wanted one.

Qin Mianmian’s massaging technique was quite proper. She must have asked a professional and secretly learned a few moves.

However, she lacked strength. As her hands rubbed back and forth on her back, her muscles and bones didn’t relax; instead, she felt awkward and an indescribable itchiness all over.

Jian Ying’an shifted slightly.

Qin Mianmian immediately said, “Don’t move!”

A few minutes later, Qin Mianmian was lying on her stomach on the bed. Jian Ying’an reached out to press on her: “It has to be like this. Like this, is it comfortable?”

Qin Mianmian buried her head in the pillow: “Comfortable.”

After a pause, she asked again.

“Then, is Big Sister happy now?”

Jian Ying’an suddenly pressed down harder. Qin Mianmian, caught off guard, let out a cry. Jian Ying’an held her down: “Are you happy?”

Qin Mianmian’s confidence was shaky: “Happy?”

They happily spent a day in the room, then went to soak in the hot springs, and finally packed up to leave.

Meng Yaran had left the day before. As she left, she handed Jian Ying’an a business card, saying that if she needed anything, she could use the card to find her at the company.

Li Dong was taken away by her.

She hoped Li Dong’s parents wouldn’t blame them.

Jian Ying’an turned around and put the business card into her bag, pretending as if she knew nothing about it.

However, Jian Ying’an wouldn’t go to Meng Yaran’s company to find her. The subsequent matters would be handed over to Su Nan, as Jian Ying’an had other things to attend to.

“Didn’t they say I was blacklisted?”

She received a call from her agent.

When Jian Ying’an decided to enter the entertainment industry, she simply signed under Jiang Anyan to avoid various troubles, becoming an artist under Jiang Anyan’s studio.

However, since Jiang Anyan didn’t manage affairs herself, Jiang Anyan’s agent was also in charge of her.

She had told her agent about Shen Jinyu’s warning. This matter had been long anticipated, so everyone’s reaction was quite calm.

But today, her agent contacted her, mentioning a variety show.

Normally, a blacklist would mean cutting off her resources, preventing her from appearing on camera, and allowing the public to gradually forget her.

No one would want to go against the Shen family.

Jian Ying’an: “So why is there a variety show?”

She had thought Shen Jinyu had backed down, but the possibility of a resource slipping through the net was small.

The agent replied, “All the resources we previously discussed were canceled. This variety show actively approached us. Since it’s an online variety show, they’re more daring.”

Jian Ying’an had only filmed one variety show and rarely even did interviews.

So she didn’t plan on going.

The agent: “Why don’t you listen to the fee first?”

After Jian Ying’an heard it, she really wanted to go.

This online variety show is truly rich.

“Even if it can’t be broadcast later, the money won’t be refunded.”

“Of course, that was the agreement.”

After hanging up the phone, Qin Mianmian, who was sitting in the passenger seat, asked, “Are you leaving again?”

Jian Ying’an: “…You can’t say ‘leaving’.”

That sounds too inauspicious.

Qin Mianmian’s expression was accusatory: “You just want to leave me and go by yourself!”

Jian Ying’an was driving. She stared at the road ahead: “I think I still need an assistant.”

Qin Mianmian pouted: “You’re barely getting any roles; why do you need an assistant?”

Jian Ying’an: “…”

“Go to school, you. Study hard and keep improving every day.”

Qin Mianmian didn’t catch her hint. Jian Ying’an didn’t press the matter, instead driving her directly to school.

Bringing her along wasn’t practical. Mianmian is so beautiful, delicate, and well-behaved; someone might take notice of her, and Jian Ying’an couldn’t protect her all the time. School was a safer place.

At most, a Shen Jinyu might appear at school, but he wouldn’t dare to do anything to Mianmian.

He was a hypocrite with a sanctimonious appearance.

Jian Ying’an pulled the car over to the side of the road.

She suddenly remembered something. She picked up her phone, searched for S University’s school forum, and clicked on the link.

She had previously been interviewed by the News Department. She heard that they had originally planned to interview Shen Jinyu, and the new issue was just about to be released. It couldn’t possibly still be Shen Jinyu, could it?

Jian Ying’an looked for a while.

Even if it were, it didn’t matter. Due to her deliberate promotion, the News Department had extensively described the bond between her and Qin Mianmian.

Whatever Shen Jinyu might say, he was the newcomer.

Jian Ying’an felt relieved.

Shen Jinyu had no advantage. No one cared who was in the new issue; all the attention was on her name.

Being famous is truly great.

If Shen Jinyu was capable, he should recall all the newspapers on campus and shut everyone’s mouths, forbidding anyone from discussing it!

Otherwise, when Jian Ying’an returned after filming the variety show, people would still see her and Mianmian.

Qin Mianmian leaned over just as Jian Ying’an exited the forum. The phone screen displayed Jian Ying’an’s schedule.

Because she was prepared to be blacklisted, the memo for an entire week was simply: “Spending time with Mianmian.”

Qin Mianmian pouted: “Your schedule needs to be changed.”

Jian Ying’an swiped her finger across the screen and set the new schedule as the desktop wallpaper.

Days without Mianmian.

Qin Mianmian became a little embarrassed and hypocritically said, “Wouldn’t that be bad?”

Her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled, showing no actual sense of it being ‘bad.’

Jian Ying’an’s gaze was heavy: “You’re right.”

With that, she set the schedule back to normal, listing what to do and when, in an orderly fashion.

Qin Mianmian: “…”

She could only say, “Big Sister wasn’t like this before.”

Jian Ying’an smiled. How could it be the same? Before, she raised her as a younger sister; now, she was raising her as a wife.

Is there anything wrong with flirting with your wife? No!

She ignored Qin Mianmian’s subtle glances, dropped her off at school, and only after watching her enter the classroom did, she change the schedule back, and then went to find the counselor to ask for leave.

For an ordinary person, asking for another leave right after a two-day absence would definitely not be approved.

But this person was Jian Ying’an; her identity was special.

As long as she didn’t fail her courses, it was fine.

Jian Ying’an drove to the company. Inside the office, Jiang Anyan and the agent were both present.

Her expression was momentarily taken aback.

Jiang Anyan spoke first: “I’m going to be on this variety show, too.”

Jiang Anyan was now nearly forty and no longer a member of her former girl group. However, time hadn’t left too many marks on her face, and she maintained a very good mindset.

Simply put, appearing on a variety show was still very suitable for her.

However, Jiang Anyan had already earned enough money and didn’t need to work too hard.

This was just an online variety show.

The agent said, “Don’t overthink it. The production team has money and the scale is large. They can afford to invite even a former Best Actress.”

Jiang Anyan rolled her eyes without reservation.

Jian Ying’an smiled. Although that was true, the production team inviting her was also partly due to Jiang Anyan.

Jiang Anyan: “There’s one more thing. I can help you promote that blind box you mentioned.”

Jian Ying’an didn’t stand on ceremony: “Thank you very much then.”

Jiang Anyan’s connections were much better than hers. Jian Ying’an rarely took the initiative to get close to people, and even politely refused when others showed her goodwill.

If Jiang Anyan could promote it, the sales of the blind box would at least double.

It would be foolish not to make money when it’s available.

Jiang Anyan waved her hand: “You’re welcome, little sister Jian.”

The variety show’s director was named Zhou Chuze. He specifically brought the contract to Jiang Anyan’s studio for signing.

The variety show was competition-based, but the specifics would only be clear once filming began. The director said the inspiration came from unlimited flow genre novels, so it would lean towards that style.

No wonder it was an online show. Jian Ying’an nodded, and Jiang Anyan also had no objection.

After the contract was signed, Zhou Chuze didn’t leave.

Jian Ying’an looked over. The contract was signed; going back on the agreement was impossible.

Zhou Chuze: “We are still missing one guest.”

After saying that, he looked at Jiang Anyan, then the agent, and finally at Jian Ying’an.

“Do you have anyone to recommend?”

The agent politely asked, “Are there any requirements?”

Zhou Chuze was generous with his payments. If one of their artists was suitable, they would certainly recommend their own first. Zhou Chuze was also giving Jiang Anyan’s studio an opportunity, and the agent was not one to miss a chance.

Zhou Chuze politely said, “We need a young girl.”

He elaborated: “Someone who looks like they need protection, but who won’t be a liability.”

Jian Ying’an immediately thought of Qin Mianmian.

She really wanted to protect this young girl; no one should be allowed to even touch her.

The agent nodded: “This type is indeed hard to find.”

People entering the entertainment circle almost have ‘shrewd’ written on their faces, and if someone tries to pretend, the audience will see right through them.

The studio didn’t have anyone of this type. The agent hesitated on whether to bother with a recommendation and finally said tactfully, “If we come across anyone, we will recommend them to you.”

Jiang Anyan suddenly spoke up: “There is one.”

Zhou Chuze was overjoyed.

Jiang Anyan looked at Jian Ying’an playfully.

“Back then, this person protected that young girl so well, year after year, and she is still her little sweetheart now.”

Jian Ying’an tacitly accepted the introduction of ‘little sweetheart’; after all, Jiang Anyan hadn’t said anything wrong.

Zhou Chuze was stunned for a moment. He pondered the statement: “Can that girl be introduced?”

Jiang Anyan: “You’ll have to ask her.”

Zhou Chuze looked over.

Jian Ying’an didn’t plan on making an introduction. If she brought her onto a variety show so openly before settling things with the Qin family, she would probably anger the Qin family to death.

Thinking of this, Jian Ying’an suddenly felt tempted.

But, could she protect Mianmian?

This wasn’t like when they were children; the situation was different.

However, if they filmed together, Jian Ying’an nodded.

She also didn’t really want to be separated from Qin Mianmian. As long as Mianmian was willing, she would respect Mianmian’s opinion.

Zhou Chuze was extremely grateful.

In the coffee shop.

Qin Mianmian sat beside Jian Ying’an, with Zhou Chuze across from them. As soon as Zhou Chuze saw Qin Mianmian, he felt she perfectly met the requirements.

He asked kindly, “Do you know if you are interested?”

Qin Mianmian was a non-celebrity, but judging by her temperament, it was clear she wasn’t an ordinary person.

Her family background was certainly very privileged; she must have received excellent care from a young age to appear so effortlessly poised.

No matter how satisfied Zhou Chuze was, he couldn’t force her. He had to ask for Qin Mianmian’s opinion first.

Qin Mianmian stared at the cup in front of her. She withdrew her gaze, looked up, and smiled: “But I will only stay by Big Sister’s side. Is that okay?”

This request was strange. Zhou Chuze looked at Jian Ying’an.

Considering Jian Ying’an’s attitude toward Qin Mianmian—her meticulous care—he recalled what Jiang Anyan had said.

Zhou Chuze coughed a few times. This was beyond his expectations.

He only wanted to film the cruelty of the competition system, with Qin Mianmian representing the kindness within it.

Not the pure and romantic feelings between two girls…

Zhou Chuze pondered.

Qin Mianmian didn’t interrupt him and quietly waited for an answer.

Zhou Chuze nodded: “That’s fine. It’s a variety show, after all. Even if you don’t say it now, if you follow her during filming, I can’t really stop you.”

Qin Mianmian being willing to ask in advance was already very good.

She left a good impression on Zhou Chuze.