23 Chapter 23 Face-To-Face

「If you give up on the role, I can give her another chance!」 Bai Zhexuan laughed smugly, placing the contract termination paperwork in Yan Wen's hands. 「This is your choice. You know how I value your opinion.」

These were the type of sweet nothings that used to make Yan Wen's head spin.

「Zhexuan, I value your opinion too. So from today, Xia will no longer be my manager.」 Yan Wen turned her bright eyes toward Bai Zhexuan. Everything was going according to her plan.

She walked Xia out of Bai Zhexuan's office and took a deep breath. 「Xia, you're free now.」

She passed the contract termination paperwork to Xia. Behind them, Bai Zhexuan ran out. 「Yan Wen, what are you doing?!」

Bai Zhexuan had discovered that there was a photocopy of an employment contract within the contract Xia had brought. It stated that Yan Wen was employing Xia to be her special assistant. And the start date was today.

「What? Is there a problem?」 Yan Wen asked innocently as she held Xia's arm. 「I like working with Xia. Once you have added your stamp, I will join the production team. I will need someone familiar with me.」

「YeXia is the best person for the job.」

She was going to drive him mad.

「Get in here!」 He grabbed Yan Wen but she dodged.

「What do you want to say? I have other things to do.」 As Jiang Sui-an's wife, Yan Wen new that she had to maintain a distance from other men.

The calmer she remained, the angrier Bai Zhexuan became.

「I thought you didn' know what was going on. I didn't realize you were creating problems. What right do you have to hire her?」

「Don't company artists have the right to hire their own assistants? Why is it creating problems when it is me? If Jiang Lingyun did this, you wouldn't be so angry.」

「YAN WEN!」

Bai Zhexuan yelled out her name.

「You don't need to yell. I can hear you. I have not betrayed myself for anything I have achieved to this day. If you object to me acting in 'Time' and signing Xia as my assistant, don't just yell at me from your office and give me an actual reason to consider.」

「You've changed. You didn't used to be like this!」

「Am I the only one who has changed?」 Yan Wen's heart no longer ached. But she did find it funny to see Bai Zhexuan squirm.

Bai Zhexuan furrowed his brows and clutched at the contract. 「I don't want to marry a woman who is a stranger to me. This engagement is extended indefinitely!」

He had held this over her head many times.

He deliberately looked full of regret, expecting her to soften her stance and admit that she was wrong.

Silence reigned.

Yan Wen gazed at Bai Zhexuan's face with a melancholic expression as if in contemplation...

Just when Bai Zhexuan thought Yan Wen would give in to him again, she said in a clear voice, 「Okay, I don't mind at all.」

Her relief completely stunned Bai Zhexuan.

He thought he had misheard and seized Yan Wen's wrist. 「Did you hear me? I'm talking about our marriage!」

「My ears work fine and I think I express myself well. Since you doubt my feelings for you, if you want to delay our wedding, do I have any choice in the matter?」

Yan Wen's reply was clear and concise. Her ideal option was to stay away from Bai Zhexuan. She would not regret her words today.

Xia scoffed and followed Yan Wen to the elevator.

Bai Zhexuan observed a change in Yan Wen but did not take the time to think about it as he was in a hurry to comfort Jiang Lingyun. He trusted that after some time, Yan Wen would return to normal. Yan Wen had always been at his beck and call. He had not realized that she had been reborn and that this new Yan Wen was not going to cry for him.

That weak Yan Wen only existed in their memories. Now that she had the deep love of Jiang Sui-an, she did not need anyone else.

「Yan Wen, are you okay?」

Xia had watched her give in to Bai Zhexuan many times and was worried that she would fall into his trap again.

「Do I not look okay to you?」 Yan Wen looked at peace, having not taken any of the earlier argument to heart. 「I've seen the light. To Bai Zhexuan, I'm just a pawn for him to move around. I won't be sad because of them anymore.」

Her heart was safe with Jiang Sui-an.

「Okay, I feel reassured by your words. I think Bai Zhexuan won't dare not to sign it. I'll meet with Director Chen tomorrow to iron out the details.」

「Thanks Xia, I know I can count on you to get this done.」

Yan Wen smiled sweetly. Ever since she made her debut, Xia had helped her with countless things and had always remained loyal to her.

As they parted ways, Yan Wen found herself in a good mood so she called a car to bring her to Dahua Entertainment. Standing outside the building, she hesitated. Their marriage was not yet officially announced.

Was it inappropriate to just show up outside the door?

How would she even explain herself to the reception staff?

Yan Wen sighed, suddenly regretting her impulse to come here. As she spun away on her blue heels, a familiar voice rang from behind her. 「Hold it.」

An assistant had spotted Yan Wen from upstairs and informed Jiang Sui-an.

After all, a beautiful woman like Yan Wen was easy to recognize.

He watched as she turned around, pursing her lips. He frowned as he stepped up to her and in his deep voice, said, 「Aren't you here to see me?」

「Of course...」 Yan Wen ducked her head shyly. 「I wasn't sure how to look for you. You're the president of the Dahua Group, and we're...」

She felt awkward, unsure of what to do.

「 You weren't concerned about this when you proposed to me. 」 He said unabashedly as Yan Wen's face flushed red.

「I...」

Her expression was exceedingly cute, drawing his gaze, and Jiang Sui-an made a split-second decision. Telling his assistant to postpone that night's dinner, he tugged on Yan Wen's arm and pulled her to the car.

「Am I getting in the way of your work?」 Yan Wen blinked in surprise but did not remove her hand from his.

「Don't be silly. Of course, not. 」 Jiang Sui-an sent the driver on his way and got into the driver's seat himself. 「I wanted to see you too.」

It seemed like they were on the same wavelength.

She was fascinated by his words and his striking profile, particularly the angle of his smile.

Yan Wen took pleasure in watching the man beside her not wanting to miss any of his expressions. They had driven some distance before she asked, 「Where are we going?」

Instead of answering, Jiang Sui-an reached out to hold Yan Wen's hand. 「You'll know when we get there. There's still a while to go, you should rest.」

Yan Wen hummed in agreement. She was 100 percent at ease with him.