Into the Night, Jiao Jiao Gets Kissed by a Business Tycoon-Chapter 80 - Did You Make Ah Yi Unhappy

She sent another message: The reception to “Mist” has been so good, your Weibo gained a lot of fans, especially on the release day, when you trended eight times in one day.

Xinan: Really? I haven’t been paying much attention to the online news these days.

Ding Lan: No wonder. Check out Weibo when you can. I think you’re about to blow up. In the past few days, I have received several calls from brand merchants who want you as their spokesperson. I’ve looked into it, and they’re all major brands.

Xinan opened Weibo and glanced at her number of followers; indeed, the number had increased significantly. She previously had just over eight million followers, but now she had surpassed ten million.

Even her previous selfies now had many more likes and comments, her popularity reaching an all-time high.

She had cut herself off from the world these past few days and hadn’t paid any attention to the film’s release. Although she had a premonition that “Mist” would be a hit, she didn’t expect it to be this big, exceeding all her expectations.

But the thought that this film was one Cheng Yi had fought for made her smile fade bit by bit.

Come to think of it… it seemed like the few films she shot this year were all resources given by Cheng Yi.

A bitterness rose in Xinan’s heart. She had been an actress for so many years, yet her achievements were not entirely her own. How disappointing…

The reason “Mist” was doing so well now was fundamentally because it had a quality script, an experienced director, and a strong crew. Regardless of who starred in it, the film was always bound to be a hit.

So, Xinan was probably the one who benefited the most this time.

And all this was because of Cheng Yi. Without him, how could Xinan, a third-tier actress with no portfolio and no popularity, have possibly beaten the three-time Golden Award winner Ran Shasha for the role of the Female Lead in “Mist”?

But this man who had done so much for her no longer liked her, he no longer liked her…

Had it not been Cheng Yi who told her himself, Xinan would never believe that the man who had once been so kind to her no longer liked her.

The thought made Xinan’s heart start aching again, her face turned pale, and a dense layer of sweat appeared on her forehead. She looked very exhausted.

She had considered starting over with Cheng Yi, letting him fall in love with her again.

But the words he had said that day were like a thorn in her heart, deeply embedded.

Did she really have the courage to take that step again?

Clearly, the answer was negative. She had taken that step twice before, and both times it had left her heartbroken.

And this time, she might truly be giving up…

Suddenly, the ringtone of her phone broke the silence of the bedroom.

Xinan pulled herself back to the present and picked up the phone, glancing at the caller ID.

Calming her emotions, she answered. Zhou Rong’s warm voice came through: “Nannan?”

“Mom.” Xinan called out.

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“These days, why haven’t you and Ah Yi come back for dinner? I called you and you didn’t answer, and when I called Ah Yi, he said you were too busy?”

Xinan hadn’t expected Zhou Rong would call Cheng Yi or that Cheng Yi would help her conceal the truth.

Xinan paused for a moment, then followed Cheng Yi’s lead and answered, “Yes, the new movie was released, and I’ve been busy promoting it.”

Zhou Rong: “I see. You need to take care of your health. Sometimes you have to relax a bit. Last time I saw you, you had lost a lot of weight.”

“Okay, Mom. I understand. I’ll take care of myself.” A glimmer of surprise flashed in Xinan’s eyes. It had been a long time since she felt Zhou Rong’s care, so these words warmed her heart considerably.

“Okay, I won’t disturb your rest then.”

“Mm… okay.” Xinan pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, but couldn’t help asking again, “Mom, how is the company doing now?”

“It has improved quite a bit,” Zhou Rong said, puzzled. “What’s the matter?”

After a long pause, Xinan finally spoke, “Mom… can the company now survive without relying on the Cheng Family?”

“Be honest with me, Nannan, have you and Ah Yi had a fight?” Zhou Rong’s tone became serious.

“No, not at all.” Xinan laughed dryly.

“Then why are you suddenly asking about this?” Zhou Rong asked.

“It’s nothing… I was just asking…”

Before Xinan could finish, Zhou Rong cut her off: “Did you make Ah Yi upset?”

If Zhou Rong’s earlier concern had made Xinan feel a hint of motherly love, these words now dragged her back into the cold.

Xinan’s heart chilled, her lips curved in a bitter smile, and her eyes filled with sorrow and helplessness.

When she asked these questions, the first thing her mother worried about was not whether she had been bullied but whether she had angered someone else.

How ridiculous!

“There’s nothing.” Xinan’s tone was now so cold that it carried no warmth.

Zhou Rong seemed to have noticed the change in Xinan’s tone, and her attitude softened considerably, “Mom didn’t mean it that way. It’s just that it took so much effort for the company to start seeing some success. I was just worried something might go wrong again.”

“You’re afraid that if Cheng Yi and I divorce, you won’t be able to take advantage of the Cheng Family anymore, right?”

Zhou Rong’s face showed a flash of embarrassment, “Nannan, what are you talking about? We’re doing this for your sake. Has marrying Ah Yi wronged you in any way? Look around Jing City, how many women would throw themselves at him?”

Xinan laughed softly, “For my sake? Then what if I say I regret it now… and want a divorce?”

Indeed, marrying Cheng Yi was punching above her weight, but now she was truly tired; she wanted to live for herself just once.

Zhou Rong’s expression shifted slightly, her eyebrows furrowed, “Nonsense! Do you realize what you’re saying?”