After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash-Chapter 361: Tender Trap (Part 3)

Young Master Xie has some understanding of fragrances, and the scent of the perfume on An Jiayi is very pleasant—more precisely, it has a soothing effect that can help with sleep.

Xie Zhang was inevitably curious about this.

He held An Jiayi in his arms, asking casually, "Why aren’t you speaking? I’m asking you, what’s the scent of the perfume?"

An Jiayi’s eyelashes trembled, Xie Zhang’s hand was on her lower abdomen, very warm, his breath faintly carrying the smell of alcohol, not yet completely dissipated.

An Jiayi said, "I blended it myself, does Mr. Xie like it? I can mix a bottle for you."

Xie Zhang chuckled, replying casually, "Sure, you can give it a try."

An Jiayi nodded, then she said, "Mr. Xie, am I moving out?"

"Why?" Xie Zhang frowned, "You don’t like this house? What kind of house do you like?"

An Jiayi understood, Xie Zhang wasn’t upset with her.

She pondered for a moment, then softly said, "I like one that no other women have lived in."

Xie Zhang hummed a laugh, he opened his eyes, and looked thoughtfully at An Jiayi; after a while, he slowly said, "Being so greedy isn’t a good thing."

An Jiayi also laughed, she said, "Then I’ll just live here!"

The words just now seemed to be said on a whim.

Xie Zhang was sincerely serious for a moment, "No other women have lived here."

"Mmm... Mmm!"

"When I just came in, I saw that your small green plants are growing quite well."

An Jiayi was somewhat surprised, she turned over in Xie Zhang’s arms amidst the dimly lit night, her eyes bright as she looked at him, "Really?"

Xie Zhang said of course it was true, then he paused and added, only you would raise goldfish in my fish tank.

"Do you like goldfish, Mr. Xie?"

Following the dim sliver of light, Xie Zhang could vaguely see An Jiayi’s face, lively and vivid in the faint light, so he said, "I like them."

An Jiayi slept very well that night.

The next morning, Xie Zhang had to leave.

An Jiayi sat on the bed, watching him tie his tie with his back to her.

"I’ve arranged a script for you, S+, the lead actress."

An Jiayi was shocked, "When does the shoot start? Such a big project, and it’s given to me just like that?"

"You have good acting skills." Xie Zhang paused and then said, "I’ve seen the dramas you’ve done before, Jiayi, you did very well, you just lacked an opportunity."

Xie Zhang wasn’t so generous with every woman, he wouldn’t let those merely decorative vases take on the main role in projects that he fancied; a businessman speaks of business, and he can’t accept a losing project.

An Jiayi didn’t know Xie Zhang’s thoughts; she just knew that this was the best project she had received since she started her career.

An Jiayi’s eyes shone brightly, her face resolute as she swore, "Mr. Xie don’t worry! I’ll definitely do a good job! I won’t ruin your reputation!"

Xie Zhang adjusted his appearance, then turned to look at the bed at the tousled little cat, smiling, "It’s okay, I can handle it even if it gets messed up a few times."

An Jiayi couldn’t resist; she really needed an opportunity to prove herself.

Now, Xie Zhang had laid this opportunity before her, and she would definitely seize it at all costs.

Wang Shao had not expected that An Jiayi could curry such favor from Xie Zhang.

In the office, Wang Shao handed the contract to An Jiayi and smiled, "Now you can be said to have risen to the sky in one step. In the future, don’t forget the helping hand I’ve lent you!"

An Jiayi nodded; not wanting to offend anyone, she humbly replied with a smile, "President Wang, without your recognition, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Rest assured, I will never forget your kindness; one should never forget who dug the well when drinking water, I understand that."

Listening to the flattery from An Jiayi, Wang Shao’s face became increasingly pleased as he spoke, "Mr. Xie values this script highly. Initially, it was set for our top actress Jiang Yan to shoot, but now it’s your lucky chance."

An Jiayi was taken aback; she hadn’t expected to have intercepted this script halfway.

Jiang Yan was not someone easy to talk to. Wang Shao specifically pointing this out to her implied he had cautionary intentions.

"I understand your meaning; I won’t have any conflict with Teacher Jiang Yan."

"Ah! That’s right!" As Wang Shao said this, he suddenly gave an ambiguous smile, "After all, a few years ago, Jiang Yan also had a thing with Mr. Xie. Now that you’re the new favorite, her resentment towards you is inevitable."

An Jiayi hesitantly nodded.

Wang Shao chatted with her for a few more sentences before finally letting her go.

An Jiayi walked out of Wang Shao’s office with the documents, her mind reeling from the bombshell news that Jiang Yan and Xie Zhang had once been together.

She had never expected that Jiang Yan and Xie Zhang had such a connection.

She was so lost in thought that when Jiang Yan stood in front of her, she was still spacing out.

"Are you blind?! You see Sister Jiang Yan and don’t even say hello!" Jiang Yan’s agent spoke with dissatisfaction, angrily looking at her.

It was then that An Jiayi realized she had almost passed by Jiang Yan without noticing.

She stopped in her tracks and greeted Jiang Yan, "Hello, Sister Jiang Yan."

Jiang Yan’s face was expressionless as she looked at this so-called new favorite of Xie Zhang.

How ridiculous. She herself hadn’t been able to hold on to Xie Zhang’s heart, so what on earth made this bland and uninspiring girl worth a second glance from Xie Zhang.

Jiang Yan’s lips, painted in bright red lipstick, twisted into a smile carrying a hint of coldness, "I dare not assume such a title." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Jiang Yan was known as a frigid beauty. Having had no previous conflicts with An Jiayi, and knowing why she was difficult, An Jiayi merely smiled back softly, "Sister Jiang Yan, you are my senior, and it’s only right for me to greet you."

Who could have expected Jiang Yan’s face to suddenly change, as she slapped An Jiayi across the face without a word?

An Jiayi was caught off guard, and with the sharp sound, a deep red handprint soon emerged on her face.

"What is the meaning of this! Are you mocking me? An Jiayi, are you calling me old? You wretch, how dare you speak to me that way! Don’t assume just because you’re now with Xie Zhang that you can strut around the company!"

Unable to contain her rage, Jiang Yan pointed at An Jiayi and said coldly, "Do you think just because you took my role that you can step all over me? Let me tell you, An Jiayi, I am the top actress of this company, and you’ll never surpass me!"

An Jiayi stood still, holding her face, silently watching Jiang Yan’s face contorted in anger.

She had nothing to explain; Wang Shao’s warning still echoed in her ears.

An Jiayi lowered her head and spoke softly, "Whether you believe it or not, I didn’t steal this role."

"It wasn’t you who stole it; could it be that Xie Zhang offered it to you directly? An Jiayi, you really think you’re a Heavenly Immortal!" Jiang Yan scoffed repeatedly. "Without Xie Zhang! You’re not even worthy of carrying my shoes!"