Chapter 1318: Chapter 1307: Brother and Sister
"It’s just a store opening, the fee is only a hundred thousand, and you still accepted this gig?" Manager Sister Ming frowned. She was originally Liang Jin’s manager, but later the company assigned her to Yu Zhijing.
While playing on her phone, Yu Zhijing replied, "A fan really loves this bakery’s pastries. I heard they taste great. Even though the money isn’t much, going there could increase goodwill with fans, and it’s only for half a day. I don’t have any other gigs those days. Are you trying to restrict everything I do?"
Sister Ming was irritated by her rude tone, but held back: "I didn’t say you couldn’t go, I just think it lowers your standing."
"What standing do I have? If you were really planning things in my best interests, you wouldn’t have me acting in those trashy shows," Yu Zhijing sneered.
Sister Ming also sneered: "The company isn’t a charity. Your parents sold your contract to the company, so you have to follow the company’s decisions. Isn’t your popularity quite high now? Don’t be ungrateful."
"One day, I’ll terminate my contract with all of you."
"Then you’ll need to be prepared for a 200 million penalty," Sister Ming said confidently, knowing Yu Zhijing couldn’t afford that.
Although Yu Zhijing is currently a cash cow for the company, her share is minimal, and since she is underage, all the money is taken by Yu Shangnan and Liang Jin.
To leave the company, she’d have to go to court, but Yu Shangnan and Liang Jin wouldn’t be happy about that. If the company controls the public opinion, how could Yu Zhijing ever rise again? Not only would she be blacklisted, but she’d also carry huge debts. Would she dare?
Yu Zhijing didn’t bother responding to Sister Ming anymore. She generally didn’t say much to these people because she was afraid her anger might reveal the plans with her older siblings.
Yes, her contract was with the company, but she didn’t sign it herself. Yu Shangnan and Liang Jin practically sold her, and she had all the evidence— even of when they forced her to perform for money as a child.
If she weren’t underage, which makes many things complicated, she would’ve sued to sever parental ties long ago. She’s waited for nearly ten years for this day, she can wait two more years.
"Fine, this time I’ll allow you to do the promotion for the bakery, but there won’t be a next time. I have to manage your work." Sister Ming gave her a look. "I have something that day, so I’ll send Xiao Liu and the bodyguard to accompany you."
Though slightly disagreeable with her manager, Yu Zhijing managed to get her way and sighed in relief, looking forward to that day.
Not only her, but Lee Shishi was also curious about who Ye Cheng’s other younger siblings were. Was there anyone she knew who fit the bill?
On the way, she kept exclaiming, "Ye Qiu is truly amazing to get a big star like Yu Zhijing to do the ribbon-cutting. I’ve never met a celebrity in real life!"
"Just wait and see then."
Lee Shishi thought her boyfriend meant she’d see from up close at the opening, but she didn’t expect to actually eat together!
"Miss Yu, I’m cooking personally today. Would you do me the honor of having a meal?" Ye Qiu invited with a broad smile.
Lee Shishi opened her mouth, thinking this request was bold. This is a big star; she must be busy. Plus, isn’t it said that inviting a celeb for dinner costs tens of thousands? How could she agree so casually?
"Sure!" Just as she thought Yu Zhijing would reject coldly, Yu Zhijing agreed with a smile.
However, her assistant Xiao Liu went stiff: "Zhijing, isn’t this not appropriate? How can you agree to someone’s request so easily? If Sister Ming finds out, she won’t be happy."
"Are you my assistant or her assistant? Are you just going to listen to her? As long as you don’t talk, she won’t know, right? You guys are controlling even my meals?" sneered Yu Zhijing.
"Exactly, since you’re out now, enjoy it. Besides, the food here is indeed pretty good. Later, I’ll have our chef prepare a table for you. Manager, please arrange a luxury private room for Miss Liu and these gentlemen, and offer our signature dishes," Ye Qiu cheerfully insisted, pushing Assistant Liu aside. "Don’t worry, I just like Yu Zhijing; otherwise, why would I spend so much on a celebrity for a ribbon-cutting? It’s just a meal, nothing to worry about."
Seeing the boss’s enthusiasm and knowing Yu Zhijing didn’t seem like she’d leave easily, Assistant Liu reluctantly glanced at the four bodyguards.
Ye Qiu promptly handed each a red envelope: "Please be accommodating, and understand the feelings of us fans."
Few people in this world don’t love money, especially in situations like this where a little discretion isn’t a big deal. Plus, smelling the food aroma, they were truly a bit hungry.
So, Lee Shishi watched as her boyfriend’s sister, Ye Qiu, took the big star Yu Zhijing to another room. Could she really eat with a star later?
"Come on, let’s go in. Second brother should already be inside." Ye Cheng led her into the room, and then she saw a completely different Yu Zhijing, ecstatic and nothing like the cool star she had been.
"You must be our elder sister-in-law. I’m the little sister, Yu Zhijing. Nice to meet you, and here’s a gift for you." Each word made sense, but put together, Lee Shishi was shocked.
"Thi... this..." She excitedly and blankly looked at Ye Cheng.
Ye Cheng affectionately patted Yu Zhijing’s head, then turned and said to her, "Yes, this is our little sister. Were you scared?"
Indeed a little shocked, Lee Shishi was a bit dazed.
"I’ll explain later why we can’t acknowledge each other publicly. For now, let’s sit. This is our second brother."
"Duan Yunquan?" Lee Shishi exclaimed in surprise again.
Duan Yunquan approached them, also offering a gift: "Hello, elder sister-in-law, I am the second brother, Duan Yunquan."
It turned out that Duan Yunquan, another prominent figure from their university, was her boyfriend’s second brother? Lee Shishi had not expected this at all. This was too much surprise for one day!
She unsteadily accepted the gifts and quickly took out what she had prepared, suddenly feeling a bit embarrassed, as her gifts weren’t anything fancy. Seeing the expensive-looking wrapping of the gifts she received, she was a little self-conscious.
But Yu Zhijing and Duan Yunquan happily accepted them without any hint of distaste.
"Alright, the dishes in the kitchen are still simmering. I’ll go get someone to serve them," Ye Qiu said with a smile, which at this moment seemed much more genuine than before.
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