"You voluntarily broke off the engagement with the Zhang family and then married into the Jiang family, a more prominent one. This news has spread like wildfire in the upper - class circle," Jiang Beihuai said, his heart growing sorer and sorer. "At that time, I was even more convinced that you were a snobbish person."
He grabbed his wife's hand and stuffed it into his shirt. His whole face was so red that it seemed to be dripping blood.
"Feel if I'm burning up? I'm so nervous that I'm about to faint."
Bai Wenxi tried to pull her hand back, but couldn't move it at all. She gave him a reproachful glance.
"Later I found out that you were wronged, but your relationship with her was so bad that I didn't dare to tell the truth."
Jiang Beihuai drooped his mouth, his eyes as soft as a gentle spring stream. "Take me with you on your business trip, okay? I don't want to be away from you for too long."
Bai Wenxi smiled and pinched his abdomen hard.
Jiang Beihuai let out a howl and covered his stomach, whining. "Wenxi, you pinched so hard. Does it mean you've forgiven me?"
"You're overthinking," Bai Wenxi said playfully, tilting her head. Bathed in the light, she was stunningly beautiful.
"If you want me to forgive you, it depends on your performance."
After saying that, Bai Wenxi turned around lightly and walked upstairs. Her fluttering skirt slid across her smooth and toned calves.
Jiang Beihuai felt a surge of emotion. Then he pressed his forehead in distress, regretting his past actions.
"Alas, it's all my fault. Why did I hide things from Awen back then?"
While Jiang Beihuai was lamenting downstairs, Bai Wenxi was extremely busy.
Chen Liangke sent a message saying that he and Yao Chunmei would also attend the opening ceremony of the art exhibition at the museum tomorrow.
The filming crew would follow up immediately, and the documentary would start with this art exhibition.
Bai Wenxi summoned all her energy and constantly communicated with Manager Li on the phone to confirm the preparations for the art exhibition.
Time was very tight tomorrow. After the opening ceremony, she had to drive to her mother's house in Xuancheng by herself.
Bai Wenxi was even in a state of high - level mental tension and tossed and turned all night without getting a good sleep.
When she got up the next day, looking at the huge dark circles under her eyes in the mirror, she had to apply more cosmetics to cover them. The heavy makeup added a touch of cold and glamorous beauty to her.
The entrance of the museum was already crowded with people. The Starry Art Museum was very famous in the art circle.
After the former curator passed away, the museum was temporarily closed for a while. People were complaining that there was no suitable place to watch high - level art exhibitions.
This time when it reopened, everyone was extremely enthusiastic and lined up early.
Yao Chunmei was very happy looking at the bustling crowd. The better the business of the Starry Art Museum, the more she could profit from it.
The background of this drama was set in the Starry Art Museum, and the theater leaders had praised her idea many times.
Getting involved with a high - class art institution was a win - win situation for the theater.
Bai Wenxi actually knew her step - mother's ulterior motives, but she suppressed her disgust and didn't expose her on the spot.
As long as Yao Chunmei could cooperate with her to successfully shoot the documentary about her father, she could grit her teeth and meet any non - bottom - line requests.
Chen Liangke watched Bai Wenxi politely greeting the visitors. A strange feeling of jealousy welled up in his heart.
He quickly flattered and came over. "Miss Bai, how about an exclusive interview? I'll insert it into the beginning of the documentary."
Bai Wenxi saw his smiling face, still looking like an annoying sycophant. She took a few steps back imperceptibly.
"Sure, Director Chen. Where do you think is a suitable place for the interview?"
Chen Liangke was really forgetful of past lessons. He pointed at Yao Chunmei's portrait. "I think that place is perfect. Having the wife and daughter in a harmonious shot implies that your father has a happy family. What do you think?"
Bai Wenxi was so angry that her teeth were itching, but since he had said so, she could only nod in agreement.
Standing straight in front of her step - mother's portrait, Bai Wenxi showed a solemn and appropriate smile.
Chen Liangke asked questions according to his interview outline step by step, and she answered them flawlessly while considering the overall situation.
It was only when he mentioned her father's two wives that Bai Wenxi was a bit off - balance. "Director Chen, why do you attribute my mother's achievements to Yao Chunmei?"
Bai Wenxi held back her swear words and tried to explain calmly. "The painting 'Night on Moon Island' you mentioned was painted when my parents were still married and they went to the island together."
When talking about this island, Bai Wenxi was very proud. "This island was my mother's dowry, so the inspiration for this painting has nothing to do with Ms. Yao."
"It's a primitive island with beautiful scenery and diverse species, so it can inspire the creativity of artists."
"Awen, what are you talking about?" Yao Chunmei walked over gracefully.
At first, she pretended not to hear, but then she couldn't help it. "Both your mother and I have accompanied your father. Why do you have to distinguish so clearly?"
Bai Wenxi's face darkened. After thinking for a while, she couldn't stand her taking credit. "Aunt Yao, isn't A Xi with you recently?"
Yao Chunmei was confused and didn't know why she suddenly changed the topic.
"No. Why?"
Bai Wenxi raised her eyebrows. "It's nothing. I saw her yesterday. She seemed to be in a bad state."
Yao Chunmei didn't care and waved her hand confidently. "This girl is dissatisfied with so many things all day long. I rarely see her in a good state."
Chen Liangke watched the replay on the camera and was very satisfied. He came over and invited them. "Let's have lunch together after work at noon, shall we?"
Bai Wenxi looked at her watch and flatly refused. "Sorry, I have something urgent. I have to leave now. You guys can do as you like."
Before Chen Liangke could try to persuade her to stay, Bai Wenxi hurriedly carried her bag and ran out of the museum.
Yao Chunmei was jealous and slapped Chen Liangke on the butt. "Don't you know your own worth? Do you think you're qualified to show your hospitality?"
Chen Liangke lifted her chin and said sweetly. "What? I was just being polite. You took it seriously. Don't you know that you're the only one in my heart?"
The two flirted with each other in front of everyone without any scruples.
Relying on the large number of people in the museum who were all busy looking at the art exhibition and didn't notice them, they didn't know that not far away, a dark camera lens was quietly aimed at them...
Su Xingfei's house was located in a wealthy residential area in Xuancheng, quiet but safe.
It was a two - story European - style villa. The first floor had large floor - to - ceiling windows, and there were various flowers such as roses and Chinese roses planted in front of the door.
Although the mistress had passed away long ago, Bai Zhongxun had always hired people to clean it regularly.
Every Tomb - Sweeping Festival when Bai Wenxi came to pay her respects, she would also drop by.
After driving on the highway for nearly three hours, Bai Wenxi was physically and mentally exhausted.
After putting down her luggage, she first took a shower in the bathroom and then had the mood to tidy up the room.
Before leaving, she had informed Manager Li that he would be in charge of the museum's affairs during these days.
A lot of things had accumulated and broken out all at once during this period.
Bai Wenxi really needed some leisure time to adjust her physical and mental state.