Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1747 Ode to Joy + First Half of Life 11

Qu Xiaoxiao wished she could knock Fan Shengmei out of her reverie with a blow, but she had no intention of stopping there. Seeing Fan Shengmei still trying to maintain her composure and dignity, she couldn't help but stab Fan Shengmei in the heart: "Some people, even if they were once completely open with you, suddenly become overly attentive after a long time. You're a weak woman, you should be more careful. If you're so eager to open your heart to someone after just a few words, you're wasting your connections, resources, and energy!"

"This is all money that can be exchanged for real cash! You're thirty years old and still sharing a rented room with two recent graduates. Haven't you ever thought about buying even a 20-square-meter apartment so you can establish yourself in Shanghai?"

Fan Shengmei has a strong sense of self-respect. Even though Qu Xiaoxiao's words were so hurt that she couldn't maintain her composure, she could still say with a straight face, "I know my own affairs. I don't need you, a rich second-generation, to come down to earth and help me!"

Qu Xiaoxiao was so angry with Fan Shengmei that she performed a set of punches at the entrance of 2202 before reluctantly going back inside.

But she immediately called Qu Xinxin and complained to her on the phone, saying that she didn't understand why Fan Shengmei was still so accommodating to that family even though Fan Shengmei had already left her family's mess.

Qu Xinxin sighed and analyzed, "People always pursue what they lack. You said it yourself, Fan Shengmei has no status at home, and her parents don't love her at all. So what's wrong with her pursuing her parents' love and her status in that family?"

"Never mind how pitiful she pretended to be when her parents asked her for money. Fan Shengmei probably experienced her parents' 'attention' and the thrill of being the pillar of the family in this distorted relationship!"

Do you think she might give up?

Qu Xiaoxiao understood what Qu Xinxin meant, but was speechless and made no attempt to understand. "But she clearly considered using the method of 'cherry-picking' to save herself, which means she wasn't completely addicted to it..."

Qu Xinxin shrugged. "So there might still be hope for her, but as long as she doesn't make up her mind to escape the quagmire of her parents, no one can wake her up. And anyone who exposes the truth will be seen as an enemy by her and will only incur her hatred. So I suggest you don't care about Fan Shengmei. As long as she hasn't been sold by her parents, you shouldn't worry about her life or death."

Qu Xiaoxiao retorted bluntly, "Who do you take me for? I'd rather avoid Fan Shengmei's situation than get involved! How could you expect me to interfere?!"

After that, Qu Xiaoxiao remembered something else: "Do you still remember He Han, the one who rear-ended you?"

Qu Xinxin thought for a moment and finally remembered this person. "What's wrong? You've actually gotten involved?"

Qu Xiaoxiao laughed and said, "I can tell that He Han has ulterior motives towards you~"

Qu Xinxin didn't care at all: "There have been plenty of people who have designs on me since I was a child. He can't even get a number, so why should I care?"

Qu Xiaoxiao thought her sister was amazing. "You're right. He couldn't even get a number because he has a girlfriend in the consulting circle who's just as famous, named Tang Jing. She's a strong woman too."

Qu Xinxin realized that He Han was no longer a threat, but reminded Qu Xiaoxiao, "I'm afraid your little tricks are no match for someone as shrewd as him. Be careful, I won't clean up your mess."

Qu Xiaoxiao retorted, "Xinxin, although I seem unreliable most of the time, when have I ever let you down in a crucial moment? You're my sister, no matter how much of a jerk I am, I would never hurt you in the slightest!"

Qu Xinxin wasn't moved at all, but she could pretend to be: "Ah, I'm so touched, thank you so much."

Qu Xiaoxiao hummed twice and hung up the phone. She then turned around and shared the gossip she had heard about the entertainment industry with Andy. Guan Juer happened to be asking Andy for advice, so she overheard some of it. One of the people Qu Xiaoxiao mentioned whose relationship had fallen apart was a male celebrity she had genuinely admired during her university days. It was clear that she was really heartbroken.

Qu Xiaoxiao sighed and comforted Guan Juer, saying, "Guan Guan, everyone has emotions and desires. Besides, the person you're chasing is an idol. When he was training, he already learned how to please people."

Guan Juer still found it hard to accept: "But my brother has really had a very difficult journey..."

Qu Xiaoxiao could only pat her little shoulder: "My sister's company is just a film and television production company, it doesn't provide agency services, but in the industry, film and television production companies naturally stand above agency companies because they control the most important film and television resources in the industry. I'm not lying to you, even though my sister's company has just started again, and even though I'm a producer who came to the industry halfway, I've already been hinted at many times..."

"All I can say is that, for both male and female celebrities, simply accompanying someone for drinks is already considered quite clean. There are even more sordid things, and I'm afraid that if I were to say them, I would offend your ears!"

Andy was naturally unsurprised. She had fought her way up from Wall Street, and although she hadn't encountered any unspoken rules due to her exceptional abilities, she was aware of their existence.

Guan Juer is different. She has never seen any dark corners. Even though there are rumors in the company that her colleague Michelle is having an affair with someone, she can't see anything on the surface.

To change the subject and ease the suddenly serious atmosphere, Andy took the initiative to ask Guan Juer, "Guan Guan, have you encountered any difficulties at work lately? Xiao Qu is here too, maybe she can give you some unexpected insights?"

Qu Xiaoxiao immediately sat up straight, ready to face the situation. Guan Juer couldn't help but laugh at Qu Xiaoxiao's serious demeanor and couldn't help but bring up her work problems: "Recently, everyone in the company has been saying that a colleague has an inappropriate relationship with the boss, and some colleagues even suspect that the boss is doing something for personal gain. That colleague often pushes his work onto me, and I'm a little unhappy about it..."

Qu Xiaoxiao clapped her hands and took the blame. "Guan Guan, let me tell you, in the workplace, if someone really has an improper relationship with their superior, you must not stand against them, because they will directly target you. Before they and your superior are fired, you will only be fired sooner. There is no need to lose your job just because you can't stand it. It's not worth it."

"As for her always pushing things onto you, you have to ask if you can get credit. If you can't, just say you have a lot of work to do and you don't have time."

Andy nodded in confirmation under Guan Juer's questioning gaze, saying, "Xiao Qu is right. As a low-level employee, you can't get in at all. If you do, you'll just be cannon fodder."