The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1287 - 1300: Queen of the Entertainment Industry (11)
At many of Xu Jinzhi’s public events, her disdainful attitude towards women who devote themselves to their families was shocking.
Of course, she didn’t show it so blatantly; everyone thought she was a loyal supporter of female empowerment and independence.
Just like the independence and self-reliance she’s currently displaying.
Everyone says she’s a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry, someone who clearly could win with her looks but chooses to rely on her talent instead.
Of course, this is just part of Su Li’s subjective impression of her.
Perhaps it’s because of the hostility she showed towards her, making Su Li automatically villainize her.
Without really getting to know someone, all comments and opinions are meaningless. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
Su Li didn’t expect the chance to meet Xu Jinzhi would come so soon.
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Luo Jian stormed into the lounge, shoving aside the assistant who tried to stop him, and, summoning his courage, questioned the beauty lazily reclining on the sofa: "Jinzhi, what do you mean by this?"
However, his evasive gaze betrayed his inner lack of confidence and guilt.
Xu Jinzhi lazily glanced at Luo Jian and then signaled to the assistant next to her.
The assistant understood, quickly walked out, and thoughtfully closed the door behind her.
Not long ago, Xu Jinzhi had claimed on a talk show that she was just friends with Luo Jian, and now if people caught wind of their ambiguous relationship, it would only add trouble.
Though Xu Jinzhi wasn’t afraid, avoiding trouble was always preferable to seeking it out.
Seeing the assistant’s cautious demeanor, Luo Jian blurted out in a fit of madness, "Jinzhi, are you afraid of being associated with me?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jinzhi, who had just been lounging lazily, suddenly darkened her expression.
Luo Jian felt uneasy at heart, wishing he could take back what he just said.
Xu Jinzhi’s gaze was icy as she coldly smiled, "Luo Jian, it seems I’ve spoiled you too much lately, making you lose your sense of proportion."
"What right do you have to question me?"
When Xu Jinzhi got angry, Luo Jian’s demeanor immediately deflated; his already humble posture sank even lower, completely ignoring the strange feeling that had just arisen in his heart.
Xu Jinzhi had used the word "spoil," as if he were merely a low-status male companion by Her Majesty the queen’s side.
Love had weakened him to such a state, yet he indulged in it, which was a sad aspect, and he couldn’t control his love-crazed heart at all.
"Jinzhi, don’t be angry... I, I just find it so strange, why would you give such a good opportunity to Su Li?"
He had just said he wanted to block Su Li, and Jinzhi immediately went against him. Those unaware might have thought the two had a falling out.
Luo Jian was also speculating that maybe Jinzhi was still angry about the previous incident?
Though he thought so, he dared not ask because questioning would admit guilt.
Xu Jinzhi responded with a half-smile, "I just have to see what kind of woman would willingly want to develop a friendship with you."
Alarmed, Luo Jian hurriedly explained incoherently, "Jinzhi, I, I was just... just angry with you before... that’s why... I just like you too much."
Hearing Luo Jian’s heartfelt confession, Xu Jinzhi merely acknowledged it with indifference, showing no sign of happiness but speaking in a much calmer tone.
Luo Jian, originally determined to argue the matter, didn’t dare bring up the topic again.
Xu Jinzhi beckoned him over, pinched Luo Jian’s chin, scrutinizing his handsome face, and said slowly, "For now, you shouldn’t come looking for me."
Luo Jian was greatly shaken, his face displaying a mix of bitterness and sourness, and he softly agreed, feeling like his heart was about to overflow with bitterness.
What could he do? He was in the wrong initially, and he couldn’t go against the wishes of someone he liked.
At the same time, Luo Jian directly blamed Su Li in his heart, wondering why she couldn’t just die and stop being an eyesore while alive.
What Jinzhi said earlier showed she was still carefully keeping in mind the previous incident.
Indeed, Jinzhi was still thinking about him.
His face, which was mournful just a moment ago, brightened up again with a bit of self-consolation.
As for the hateful Su Li, Luo Jian oddly regarded her as a stumbling block in the fateful bond between him and his beloved.
Thinking this way, Luo Jian’s malice towards Su Li was almost tangible.
Faced with such bizarre hatred born out of imagination, Su Li was inexplicably caught in the crossfire again.
Xu Jinzhi’s assistant, who had been waiting outside, watched Luo Jian, who had stormed in fiercely as if looking for trouble, only to be driven away by Xu Jinzhi soon after, wearing a smug expression...
The assistant had nothing but admiration written all over in her heart for Xu Jinzhi.
To be able to discipline the seemingly aloof and composed King Luo until he behaved like a docile dog required considerable skill.
After King Luo had left, the assistant went inside, thoughtfully standing behind Xu Jinzhi, massaging her shoulders,
Her pressure was neither too heavy nor too light, making Xu Jinzhi hum with contentment.
"With skills like yours... you could set up a stand to sell your craft," Xu Jinzhi squinted her eyes and enjoyed it for a while before adding, "However, as a woman, one’s focus should always be on one’s career. Such acts befitting a mere boy can be indulged occasionally, but one should never devolve into indulgence because of it."
The assistant didn’t quite understand Xu Jinzhi’s meaning; sometimes, her speech was so semi-classical it sounded peculiar.
Moreover, while others devalue women in favor of men, she valued women over men, to an unusual degree too.
Like those foot-binding old ladies from feudal society, she had a similar disregard for boys.
Take, for instance, the assistants around her; she valued the female assistants more, while Brother Shao, being male, despite having more capabilities and experience, couldn’t gain favor with Xu Jinzhi.
The assistant reined in her scattered thoughts, for though she didn’t understand, she had better oblige.
Seeing that Xu Jinzhi was in a good mood and more lenient than usual, the assistant mustered the courage to ask, "Sister, why did you recommend Su Li to Director Yu?"
Judging by how she supported Luo Jian, it was clear she and Su Li were natural adversaries, and such a gesture of giving resources puzzled the assistant, who was only a small assistant, as she couldn’t understand why.
Xu Jinzhi rubbed her forehead, sighed with frustration, and said, "Isn’t it just because Luo Jian has been clinging too tightly lately? I found something for him to do, so he wouldn’t keep focusing all his attention on me."
"Clingy men truly aren’t cute at all."
Behind Xu Jinzhi, out of her sight, the assistant widened her eyes in disbelief.
Why did this sound so much like the blatant visual of a harem-seeking man from certain web novels?
Since the person behind her didn’t say anything, Xu Jinzhi earnestly added, "When you’re looking for a husband in the future, be sure to find someone who is considerate and generous, someone who won’t cause a headache over trivial matters."
"Luo Jian is great in every way, except he’s not considerate and generous enough. If it weren’t for his handsomeness..."
Assistant: "....." What a top-tier trashy man’s monologue is this?
