Chapter 43 Bet
The sun had just risen above the horizon, casting soft light on the earth, and the air was filled with a fresh scent.

Huaixi came out of the room in her nightgown. She heard some noise in the kitchen and knew that Sister Yang was preparing breakfast. She asked in a hoarse voice, "Sister Yang, what do you want for breakfast?"

At this moment, smoke was curling up in the kitchen, soy milk was bubbling in the small milk pot, and Sister Yang was wearing an apron and frying scallion pancakes. Hearing this, she smiled and said:

"There are eggs and corn in the pot, and there is beef braised yesterday in the refrigerator. If you want to eat noodles, I can make you beef noodles."

Huaixi had a small appetite and couldn't eat much for breakfast. She yawned, rubbed her eyes and said, "I'll just eat what's ready. Isn't mom awake yet?"

Sister Yang's eyes suddenly curved into two slits, and the corners of her mouth turned up, with a sly smile on her face, as if she had discovered some interesting secret waiting to be discovered. She said mysteriously: "You will know if you go and see for yourself."

Huai Xi was confused by her appearance. She looked suspiciously at the door of her mother's room and saw a black luggage bag on the ground. Her eyes widened and she asked in surprise, "Is Dad back?"

Sister Yang nodded and smiled. She discovered it last night when she got up to go to the bathroom. She walked on tiptoes the whole time in order not to disturb the two of them.

Although Huai Xi was surprised that he came back at this time, she did not go up to knock on the door to disturb him. After she finished washing up, Sister Yang brought breakfast to the table, and Ruogu's tightly closed door was also opened.

Yu Yuan was wearing plain clothes and his steps were brisk and powerful. He exuded confidence and strength, and his face was full of joy and love when he saw his daughter.

Huaixi's lively eyes were also filled with smiles. Yu Yuan walked to her side, touched his daughter's head with his big, broad hand, and said lovingly, "After you finish your breakfast, Dad will take you to school."

Yu Yuan had picked her up and dropped her off at home before. Living in a small city, she rarely had the opportunity to see celebrities. Even if she saw his face, she would only think that he looked like Yu Yuan, and would never think that he was Yu Yuan himself. He would be safe as long as he wore a hat or a mask to cover himself.

Huai Xi swallowed the food in his mouth and said in a clear voice, "When will Dad leave?"

Yu Yuan paused as he poured the soy milk. In his daughter's mind, it seemed that her father could not stay with her for long. Yu Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "I will leave after sending you to school. I have activities to attend in the afternoon."

Huai Xi nodded in understanding, with no disappointment in her eyes. Sister Yang stood up and said, "Then I'll prepare some sandwiches and fruits for you to fill your stomach on the way."

Yu Yuan nodded slightly and said in a gentle voice, "Thank you for your hard work, Sister Yang."

Although there was no shortage of food on the road, it was not to Yu Yuan's liking. Sister Yang had taken care of him for so long, so how could she not know his preferences? She smiled and said, "Isn't this all I do every day? It's not hard."

Yu Yuan was sitting at the dining table eating breakfast. He turned his head to see his daughter chewing her food gracefully. Her relaxed expression was like a brightly colored watercolor painting, which made people want to protect her innocence and happiness.

Yu Yuan only had his daughter in his eyes. He said with concern, "I'll ask my assistant to pick you up during the short holiday next week. Do you want to stay in a hotel or a villa?"

Huaixi's eyes were bright, and she said in a soft tone: "I'm going to accompany my father. Naturally, I'll live wherever he lives. I can accept that."

Yu Yuan felt somewhat relieved, and his heart softened. He explained softly:

"I'm going to join the crew to film a movie in October. It's a script I accepted last year. I might have to stay in the film and television city for a while. It's a good opportunity for me to accompany you to visit there."

Huai Xi understood the nature of his work and was ready to accompany him everywhere, but she didn't expect that she would not have to do so suddenly. She tilted her head and said:

"In this case, I can bring my mother and Sister Yang with me. Jishiditang will be closed during the holidays anyway, so we can all take the opportunity to rest for a few days."

Yu Yuan's eyes were filled with surprise. He said hesitantly, "Will your mother agree? She doesn't like to travel far."

Huai Xi took the peeled egg white in his hand, took a bite and then said:
"Mom mentioned the idea of ​​taking a short break before. Jishiditang will definitely be closed during those days. As long as Dad arranges a place for us to stay, Mom won't object. As long as the family is together, anywhere is home."

Yu Yuan was stunned. He was speechless and just stared at her silently, his eyes full of emotion.

Sister Yang brought the cut fruit to Huai Xi and said softly:
"My husband has a villa near the film and television city. He bought it just for the convenience of living when filming. It is very large and has a small garden and a large gym."

Huai Xi's eyes lit up, and she smiled and said, "Then Mom and I have to go over and take a look. Dad wouldn't want to enjoy such a big villa all to himself, right?"

Yu Yuan shook his head and laughed, "The house is under your mother's name. She just doesn't care about it. I'm just afraid that she doesn't want to go there."

Huai Xi was confident, "Leave it to me. I can definitely get Mom to agree. Dad just needs to have someone clean up the house."

Of course Yu Yuan would agree. He was looking forward to having his wife and daughter accompany him to work.

Although they spoke in low voices, Ruogu was able to hear the noise because of his sharp ears and eyes.

There was some confusion and drowsiness in her eyes. She turned over gently and felt her muscles slowly reviving from sleep. The soreness in her waist and back reminded her of the amazing strength Yu Yuan had shown in bed.

Ruogu couldn't deceive herself. Her body was in pain and happiness at the same time. She practiced health-preserving techniques, letting her true energy flow through her body to eliminate the aches and pains. By the time she had packed up, Yu Yuan had already sent Huaixi to school.

In the end, Sister Yang still sided with Ruogu. While she was having breakfast, she mentioned the father and daughter's discussion about going to the film and television city, but Ruogu didn't react much when she heard it.

The original body once longed to be by Yu Yuan's side, but was humiliated by Fu Juan in private and lost all face.

At that time, Yu Yuan did not have the status and position he has today. Most of the staff around him were under the management of Fu Juan. When Yu Yuan was not around, everyone was ostracizing her.

Since then, the original body has trapped herself. She just wants to hide at home. Apart from making trouble with Yu Yuan, she can't find any other solution.

Ruogu herself likes quietness, and in most cases, she is not willing to go out and join in the fun, but when her daughter wants her to accompany her, she naturally agrees. She also knows what Sister Yang is thinking and does not feel disgusted.

When Yu Yuan came back, Ruogu had not finished his meal yet. He sat silently opposite Ruogu, frowning and looking unhappy.

Ruogu wiped his mouth and asked in confusion, "Why do you come back with this expression after sending your daughter to school?"

Yu Yuan sighed heavily and said worriedly:

"Our Xixi stands out too much. Standing next to her classmates, she is like a crane standing out among chickens, attracting those bad boys to keep peeking at her. She is too young, what if she is seduced by someone...what should we do?"

He had just awakened to his father's love and started to worry. Ruogu understood his feelings and did not laugh at him. He just comforted him softly:

"Our Xixi is a flower on the mountain top. Not everyone can pick her. Her academic performance is among the best. Most boys can only look up to her and dare not take the initiative to approach her."

Ruogu's words were not empty words. People would only reach out for things that they could easily touch. If the gap was too big, they would be intimidated. Yu Yuan was very shrewd, so how could he not understand this truth? He just loved his daughter too much, and his worries took over, so he inevitably lost his ability to think. After Ruogu's reminder, he came to his senses.

He said sternly, "You are right, but there are toads who want to eat swan meat. It's always better for us to keep a close eye on it."

Ruogu nodded and didn't argue with him. Yu Yuan couldn't stay at home for long. The afternoon activities were very important, so he couldn't waste time.

When parting, one always feels particularly melancholy. Yu Yuan never asked her if she was willing to go to the film and television city to accompany him during the long vacation. There were some things he knew very well, so it was difficult for him to say them.

He had no other wishes for the rest of his life except that his family of three could live in harmony and happiness. As long as Ruogu didn't leave him, he was willing to put her first in everything.

While the couple was bidding farewell to each other, Ji Xi was working tirelessly to grab resources.

Recently, superstar Zhou Hexuan is preparing for a new song, and he needs a female lead for his MV. Not many people in the industry know this news, and Han Shuo also heard it by accident from his assistant.

Ruoyuan Media Company has many famous artists, but the one it has been promoting recently is the rising star Xu Xinran. She has a bright appearance and can be either sweet or salty. She is the artist that Ji Xi picked out at first sight from the crowd.

She has just debuted, but she has high emotional intelligence and is very good at dealing with people, which makes Ji Xi like her very much. Ji Xi wants to use Zhou Tianwang's popularity to raise her status, increase her popularity, get her on the hot searches, participate in variety shows, and then play a small supporting role in the crew.

After hearing that King Zhou was going to participate in a brand event, Ji Xi got the invitation letter from Han Shuo and went straight over with Xu Xinran.

Before getting off the car, the two of them touched up their makeup in the car. Xu Xinran, who was applying lipstick, asked curiously, "Sister Xixi, is Brother Yuan really married?"

Ji Xi put away her makeup bag and squinted her eyes and said:
"Everyone with a little experience in the company knows about this. Don't tell anyone about the boss's wife. Brother Yuan will make an official announcement soon. I know you are his fan, so don't give me any messy ideas in your mind."

Xu Xinran rolled her eyes, licked her lipstick, and said with a smile:
"I'm not that stupid. I'm just curious about our boss lady."

Ji Xi did not doubt her words. This girl was the daughter of an official and had a good family background. She must be stupid to want to get involved in this scandal.

Ji Xi took out his cell phone and showed her the follow list.

"Here~ This is our boss lady's video account, if you are interested, check it out for yourself."

Xu Xinran curiously clicked on the video and took a look. She immediately exclaimed: "I knew that Brother Yuan's wife would not be an ordinary person. She is so beautiful!"

Xu Xinran is a real face lover. All her friends are handsome men and beautiful women. Ruogu was attracted by her looks at first sight.

Ji Xi had been with her for so long, how could he not know her little quirks? She laughed and scolded, "I haven't even had a chance to get close to the boss lady, you wait in line."

Xu Xinran covered her face and sighed, "A beauty like this, it would be a loss if you don't take a look at her, hurry up and follow her."

Ji Xi had not forgotten their mission this time. She saw Zhou Tianwang's car slowly approaching through the car window, and hurriedly put away her phone and urged, "Get out of the car quickly, Zhou Hexuan is here."

Naturally, Xu Xinran had to concentrate on her career in the entertainment industry. She cared a lot about the role of the heroine in this MV, so she hurriedly followed Ji Xi out of the car.

Even if one wants to fight for resources in public, one cannot be disrespectful. Ji Xi took Xu Xinran in circles to greet the big guys.

Because they have a big boss, Yu Yuan, to support them, most people are still very respectful to them. Seeing that Zhou Hexuan was busy with social engagements and couldn't get away, Ji Xi could only start with his agent.

Ji Xi walked up to Zhang Liwei with a glass of wine in hand and a smile on her face. She said familiarly:
"Brother Zhang, I haven't seen you for a long time. Why are you so sad even though you are attending such an important event?"

Yu Yuan and Zhou Hexuan were not enemies. He had previous work dealings with Han Shuo, so he was not very defensive against Ji Xi. Zhang Liwei took a sip of wine and said helplessly, "Our teacher Zhou has had a sore throat recently. Drinking too much of this wine is not good."

Zhou Tianwang is a singer. If his voice is damaged by drinking, his future will be in jeopardy. She leaned closer and lowered her voice:
"I heard that Mr. Zhou is preparing a new song. This sore throat may delay a lot of things. Have you been to the hospital?"

Zhang Liwei nodded and explained softly:

"We've checked him out. He has had a history of sore throat since he was a child. He also has mild rheumatic heart disease. His tonsils have been inflamed recently. His father passed away some time ago. He was in a bad mood and sang to vent, which hurt his throat. Now he can't sing high notes and his singing voice is hoarse. He can't perform at all."

Ji Xi's face changed slightly. Zhang Liwei continued, "We went to the ENT department for a checkup. They said it was a vocal cord nodule and recommended immediate surgery. However, his condition was special and surgery was extremely risky. We have not dared to do it."

Ji Xi asked curiously, "Why don't you seek treatment from a Chinese doctor? Maybe you can get better with acupuncture and some Chinese medicine."

Zhang Liwei waved his hands quickly, "We went to see a Chinese doctor and drank several doses of bitter and disgusting medicine, but it didn't help at all."

Ji Xi said seriously, "You haven't met a true traditional Chinese medicine expert. Teacher Zhou's condition can be cured in minutes by acupuncture in the hands of the doctor I know."

Zhang Liwei naturally didn't believe it, he sneered:

"Don't try to scare me. Most Chinese medicine doctors are just pretending to be gods. Few of them have real skills. I don't believe them."

Ji Xi was not angry when she heard him say that. She smiled and said, "I don't know about other Chinese medicine practitioners, but our boss lady definitely won't do that."

Zhang Liwei was stuck for a moment. He covered his mouth and asked, "Boss lady? Your boss is Yu Yuan. He is the same age as our teacher Zhou, right? Is he married?"

Ji Xi nodded and said mysteriously, "Not only is he married, but his daughter is already in junior high school."

Does Yu Yuan's wife need to play tricks? Of course not, Ji Xi said confidently:

"We can make a bet. If our boss lady can cure Mr. Zhou's voice, I will use one of my artists as the heroine of his new song MV. If she can't, I will let Brother Yuan apologize to him personally."

Zhang Liwei narrowed his eyes slightly, and immediately understood her purpose of coming here. He advised her kindly: "Do you really have to make such a fuss? If you can't cure it, aren't you afraid that your boss's wife will hate you?"

Ji Xi said confidently: "She won't. Our boss lady recently cured a patient who couldn't help falling asleep. She likes challenging difficult tasks."

Ji Xi was afraid that he would not believe it, so she showed him the video of Ruogu treating a patient. Zhang Liwei then half believed and half doubted, "I have to ask Teacher Zhou about this matter. I will give you an answer later."

Ji Xi was not in a hurry. She said calmly, "Of course I will accompany you to see the boss lady. I guarantee that the medicine will cure the disease."