Chapter 118: Chapter 118: What on earth is packed into that tiny little head of yours?
Xiao Jinglan’s smile remained unchanged on her face, making it impossible for Cao Mei to detect any clues.
But the more this was the case, the more she felt that this woman was suspicious.
How could Xiao Jinglan not see the hostility in Cao Mei?
She sneered inwardly, but still maintained a kind smile on her face, “Mrs. Lu, Jin’s reputation and popularity among ordinary people have both been poor lately. If you want her to join the Song Family, she needs to establish a good name in the Shangjing Circle…”
“Such a trending topic can be smoothed over with some money. I don’t need Lady Xiao to teach me how to handle it.” Cao Mei frowned, her eyes still wary.
Xiao Jinglan shrugged, “Since Jin returned to the Lu Family, she has been constantly plagued by negative comments. If this continues, I’m afraid it won’t be easy to get past Old Master Song.”
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Cao Mei fell noticeably silent.
What Xiao Jinglan said was indeed true.
Ever since Xia Wenjin arrived at the Lu Family, the negative comments about her had only increased.
Thinking this, Cao Mei’s brows suddenly furrowed; all this was because of Lu Zhaozhao!
This wretched girl had stolen her daughter’s identity, which was bad enough, but now because of her, Xia Wenjin was burdened with a bad reputation!
Perhaps it was really that wretched girl who had been scheming behind the scenes!
Seeing that Cao Mei remained silent, Xiao Jinglan continued, “If Jin can seize on this wave of popularity and directly follow the path of an artist, with the protection and support of both the Lu and Song Families, her future in the spotlight will definitely be smooth, and these scandals can later be blamed on the agency.”
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Cao Mei pursed her lips, having to admit that it indeed seemed like a good strategy.
No matter how many negative comments Xia Wenjin currently had, as long as they were later attributed to the agency’s strategy of designing a controversial path to fame, for use in publicity, then cleaning up Xia Wenjin’s image would be effortless.
Cao Mei narrowed her eyes, “So what’s your real purpose for coming here? I can’t believe that you came especially for Jin’s sake.”
Xiao Jinglan chuckled lightly, “Mrs. Lu, saying that makes me feel like an outsider. I really like Jin as a child, and given our partnership, I’m on the same side as you, so there’s no need for you to be so guarded against me.”
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Seeing Cao Mei silent again, Xiao Jinglan continued, “Think about it. What benefit would I get from scheming against the Lu Family? To the Song Family, I’m just an outsider, so I’m only looking to join forces with someone suitable.”
Cao Mei’s eyebrows rose slightly, seemingly giving some credit to Xiao Jinglan’s candidness this time.
“Then why don’t you approach Lu Zhaozhao? Wouldn’t it be more convenient if she married into the Song Family?”
Xiao Jinglan shrugged, “Do I need to explain what kind of person Lu Zhaozhao is?”
They themselves from the Lu Family didn’t plan on relying on her, so what could she possibly expect?
To hope to collaborate with a salted fish?
She might as well give up more quickly.
Actually, from the current online discussion surrounding Lu Zhaozhao and Xia Wenjin, Lu Zhaozhao definitely had more advantages than Xia Wenjin.
But Old Master Song would absolutely not allow her to get involved in matters related to Lu Zhaozhao, and considering her previous visit to the Song Mansion to see Lu Zhaozhao, Song Sinian’s possessiveness was terrifying, not even allowing others to speak.
Remembering all this, Xiao Jinglan couldn’t help but feel a headache.
She didn’t want to risk snatching someone from Song Sinian’s hands just yet…
Cao Mei looked at Xiao Jinglan, “Since we’re going to cooperate, we need to show sincerity. You also know that Jin is my lifeline; I wouldn’t put her at risk.”
Hearing Cao Mei loosen up, the smile on Xiao Jinglan’s face deepened, “I understand what you mean. My daughter is also coming back to the country soon and will enter the entertainment industry. As long as Jin gets close to her, it will be more convenient to frequent the Song Mansion. As for what else to do, I shouldn’t need to spell it out, right?”
Cao Mei naturally understood, wanting to forge a connection with the Song Family, the security at the Song Mansion was the biggest problem.
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With a reason to visit the Song Family, everything else would naturally fall into place.
Seeing the sincerity in Xiao Jinglan this time, Cao Mei’s expression visibly improved, “Once Jin comes back, I’ll have a chat with her about this.”
“Don’t worry about the public opinion, Mrs. Lu, our side has already started to guide the direction of the narrative. Once we align our two families’ strategies, we should be able to control it soon. The main thing is to get Jin acclimated.”
Xiao Jinglan chuckled lightly, then continued, “After all, someone who is going to be the CEO’s wife of the Song Group shouldn’t be troubled by a little wave like this, right, dear mother-in-law?”
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Late at night, in the Song Family’s bedroom.
Under the dim light, Lu Zhaozhao lay alone in bed, sound asleep, her cheeks flushed, looking quite uncomfortable.
“Sir, you should rest,” Qian Hong glanced at Song Sinian, who was sitting beside the bed with a grim face. “I’ll take care of the lady.”
Since Lu Zhaozhao had returned, she had been in a stupor, Song Sinian didn’t want to disturb her, and without even changing clothes, had tucked her into bed.
He hadn’t expected that from early evening, Lu Zhaozhao had started to develop a fever.
If it weren’t for Qian Hong calling on Lu Zhaozhao to have dinner, he wouldn’t have even known she was sick.
He had been negligent.
When he had just brought her back, he noticed she was wet from the rain, he should have been more careful.
Seeing that Song Sinian wasn’t speaking, Qian Hong grew concerned, “Sir, the lady has taken fever medicine, and the doctor said it’s just a common cold, so you need not worry too much.”
Song Sinian’s dark eyes blinked, looking at Lu Zhaozhao lying on the bed, and only after a moment did he speak slowly, “Ask the kitchen to prepare some light rice porridge, keep it warm on the stove, ready for when she wakes up.”
“Okay, I’ll arrange it right away.”
Seeing that Song Sinian had no intention of leaving Lu Zhaozhao’s bedside, Qian Hong could only sigh and added, “If the lady wakes up and wants to eat something, you can call for me anytime.”
Once Song Sinian nodded, Qian Hong then left the bedroom.
Song Sinian looked at Lu Zhaozhao lying in the bed, still not sleeping peacefully, and a vague emotion stirred within him.
He reached out to touch her small face.
Perhaps because of her fever, Lu Zhaozhao instinctively pressed her face against his cool hand, making Song Sinian, already full of guilt, feel even heavier at heart.
He was about to withdraw his hand, but Lu Zhaozhao pressed down on it with her face, “Hmm… that’s cool…”
She murmured softly, her small hands embracing his larger one and rubbing against it.
Looking at her flushed face from the fever, Song Sinian heaved a sigh, “You, why are you so delicate?”
Just a moment of inattention, and she had fallen ill.
The doctor who had just examined Lu Zhaozhao’s body said that she fell sick because of long-term mental tension and recent fatigue, so she caught a cold because of the rain.
Thinking of this, Song Sinian gently pinched her reddened cheek and muttered, “What are you worrying about? What exactly is stuffed inside that little head of yours?”