Chapter 50: Maybe You’ll Be the One Who Can’t Make It
Jiang Su shifted closer to Xu Mo.
He needed to stay away from Huo Qingyan.
To avoid being affected when Huo Qingyan went crazy.
Xu Mo whispered, “Su Su, don’t crowd me, there’s no space on my side.”
Jiang Su gave him a wry smile. “Who insisted on coming to this dinner?”
Xu Mo fell silent.
He was the one who insisted. It was all his fault.
But how could he have known that Huo Qingyan actually invested in Shen Xiumo’s program?
And now he’s even thrown this dinner party.
When does a sponsor actively arrange a dinner party for the program team?
Clearly, it’s not about the wine!
Xu Mo began to feel anxious. Jiang Su had loved Huo Qingyan deeply in the past, so intensely, that Xu Mo feared that if Huo Qingyan showed any kindness, Jiang Su would soften and go back…
The thought alone spoiled his appetite.
Jiang Su, however, was ravenous. As soon as the dishes arrived, he rolled up his sleeves and started eating.
Xu Mo silently placed a piece of sparerib in Jiang Su’s bowl.
“Eat too,” Jiang Su mumbled, his cheeks bulging with food.
“Mm.” (He had no appetite.)
Jiang Su took a few bites of rice, then someone else reached over and put something into his bowl – a piece of chicken.
Jiang Su’s face immediately fell.
Frowning, he disdainfully picked up the chicken and returned it to Huo Qingyan.
Huo Qingyan’s expression darkened. Xu Mo’s sparerib was acceptable, but his chicken was met with such disgust.
Xu Mo, who had been quietly observing Jiang Su and Huo Qingyan, felt a surge of joy seeing Jiang Su return the chicken.
“Mr. Huo, please don’t mind. Our Su Su hates chicken. Everyone has their preferences, you must understand, right?”
Xu Mo smiled, his tone seemingly polite, yet his words were anything but.
Seriously? He doesn’t even know Su Su hates chicken, and he still wants to win him back? In his next life!
Huo Qingyan’s aura was so strong that no one else at the table dared to speak freely; their conversations were hushed. Xu Mo’s moderately loud voice drew immediate attention.
All eyes turned to them. Jiang Su’s arrogance was one thing, but why was his manager also acting so boldly?
This was Huo Qingyan! Did they really not give him any face at all?
Huo Qingyan, somewhat taken aback, looked at Jiang Su.
Jiang Su, busy eating, caught Huo Qingyan’s gaze and glanced at him. “Yes, I don’t like chicken. Mr. Huo, you can have it.”
Huo Qingyan loved chicken. Jiang Su used to cook various chicken dishes for him at home. Frying, roasting, stewing – he had tried everything.
Huo Qingyan clenched his chopsticks, finding himself unable to eat.
Shen Xiumo, sitting on the other side, watched the entire exchange. Seeing Huo Qingyan’s surprised expression filled him with delight.
Indeed, it was right to ask Jiang Su to be on the show. His hundred million hadn’t been wasted.
Shen Xiumo naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity to join the fun.
He slowly spoke, “After all, Mr. Huo and Jiang Su aren’t that familiar. It’s normal not to know that Jiang Su dislikes chicken, isn’t it, Mr. Huo?”
Married for two years, and he doesn’t even know what his partner dislikes eating? Tsk…
Dong Xinyue, thinking Shen Xiumo was smoothing things over, chimed in with a smile, “Yes.”
Jiang Su almost burst out laughing upon hearing Shen Xiumo’s words. Shen Xiumo would never miss a chance to see Huo Qingyan’s humiliation. At first, he found Shen Xiumo childish, but now he found his persistence somewhat endearing.
Jiang Su poured a glass of wine. “Mr. Shen, I’d like to toast you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be on your show.”
Shen Xiumo raised his glass. “I hope we can collaborate often in the future.”
Frequent collaborations meant more opportunities to see Jiang Su put Huo Qingyan down. The thought alone made him giddy.
…
Until the end of the dinner, Huo Qingyan remained silent and cold, his whole being radiating a low-pressure atmosphere, without uttering a single word.
Xu Ce, lingering behind, stopped Jiang Su’s car. He parked in front of Jiang Su’s car, forcing Xu Mo to stop as well.
Xu Ce approached Jiang Su’s window, resting his arm on the frame, and flashed a self-satisfied smile. “Jiang Su, Gege is inviting you for drinks. You can’t refuse Gege’s invitation this time, can you?”
Xu Mo frowned but said with a smile, “Gege, it’s too late tonight. How about next time?”
Xu Ce’s face turned cold. “Was I talking to you?”
Then, he turned to Jiang Su and sneered, “Jiang Su, there’s no one else here, so don’t put on airs. Come have a drink with Gege, and I’ll take you to any events in the future.”
“Take me…” Mom!
Xu Mo was about to explode, ready to scold Xu Ce, but Jiang Su interrupted, “Da Xu.”
Xu Mo fell silent.
Jiang Su calmly said, “What if I refuse?”
“Then don’t blame Gege for making sure you can’t survive in the entertainment industry.” Xu Ce said darkly.
Jiang Su nonchalantly replied, “Oh,” his clear voice was extremely calm. “It’s more likely that you’ll be the one who can’t make it.”
Jiang Su lowered his head, taking out his phone, which displayed a recording interface. He smiled, saved the recording, and pressed play.
The recording contained Xu Ce’s threat to ruin Jiang Su’s career in the entertainment industry if he didn’t go for drinks.
“Damn it! Jiang Su, you dare to trick me?” Xu Ce’s face changed drastically, and he said ferociously, “You have the guts, come out here!”
Jiang Su calmly said, “Da Xu, call the police.”
Xu Ce was known for bullying newcomers without backgrounds. Newcomers, timid and eager for fame, usually endured the humiliation silently. He had heard about Jiang Su confronting Tang Juanzi in the studio and knew Jiang Su preferred men. He had then developed an interest in Jiang Su.
However, he never expected Jiang Su to be so fearless.
Xu Ce cowered, not daring to make a big fuss. “We’ll see about this.”
Although his reputation wasn’t good, he had accumulated many fans through variety shows. He was far more popular than Jiang Su now, and if things escalated, he would be the one to suffer.
After delivering his threat, he resentfully drove away, removing his car from in front of Jiang Su’s.
Xu Mo started the car and asked, “Su Su, how did you think of recording?”
“Xu Ce’s not a good person to begin with. Should I not be cautious?”
Jiang Su lowered his head, fiddling with his phone, replying to Xu Mo while sending the recording to Shen Xiumo. He had added Shen Xiumo’s WeChat at the dinner.
Shen Xiumo replied quickly.
“Xu Ce’s character is indeed questionable, but he’s currently popular and generates buzz.”
Meaning he wasn’t going to deal with Xu Ce. Businessmen are businessmen.
Jiang Su had already anticipated Shen Xiumo’s reaction.
Fine…
Popularity, huh?
Buzz, huh?
He’ll give them what they want.