Jiang Chen laughed and said, "Uncle, Yun Xi might not be lying to you, maybe she had sothing co up at the last minute and couldn’t make it to the company."
Pei Linhan looked at him, "I just asked that manager Cui, and he said Yun Xi has been on break recently with no business activities."
Jiang Chen was speechless.
"Xiao Jiang, don’t cover for her. I’m not soone who doesn’t understand things, this is our family matter and won’t cause trouble for the company."
Jiang Chen, who had accidentally bumped into him, naturally understood that the other party was a sensible elder. Precisely because of this, he found it strange why the father-daughter relationship had beco so strained to the point of not communicating properly about issues.
"Uncle, that’s not what I ant. Publicly, Yun Xi is a ritorious player in our company. Privately, we are friends. If there is anything where I can help, I will definitely step up without hesitation."
Pei Linhan fell silent for a mont. Perhaps Jiang Chen’s performance was too perfect, winning his trust. After all, which elder wouldn’t like such a young person.
In addition to their special relationship, both professionally and personally.
After pondering, Pei Linhan lowered his tone, looked at Jiang Chen, and seed to begin speaking very seriously: "Xiao Jiang, uncle wants to ask you a question, and I hope you can answer honestly."
Jiang Chen furrowed his brow slightly, and without hesitation, nodded and said, "Okay, uncle, go ahead."
Pei Linhan gazed at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with trust.
"You and Yun Xi are comrades at work and friends in life, so you must know about Yun Xi’s romantic affairs..."
Jiang Chen was stunned.
So this was sothing the other found difficult to bring up.
"Xiao Jiang, I hope you can answer truthfully."
Pei Linhan repeated.
Jiang Chen opened his mouth. He always adhered to the principle of being honest with others, but not every situation was suitable for honesty.
Pei Yunxi’s father was indeed reasonable and magnanimous, but even with a little thought, one could guess that if he knew the truth, as a father, he might not fight with him but would probably go berserk.
This is the company.
Even if he didn’t care for himself, he had to consider Pei Yunxi’s reputation.
Boss Jiang was indeed the investor, the upper echelon of the entertainnt industry, the rule maker, but in terms of acting skills, he might not necessarily be worse than the BCD-level artists in Cui Heng’s standards.
After a fleeting mont of guilt, he maintained his composure, calmly and steadily saying, "Uncle, you should also understand this industry quite well. If one falls in love, it will impact their future and career developnt."
"I do understand this industry, and at first I was firmly against her choosing this path. Is being a star really that good? Especially for girls, they only see the glamor of this industry without knowing what lies behind it..."
Pei Linhan suddenly rembered the identity of this young man and forced himself to swallow the remaining words.
"Xiao Jiang, sorry, uncle didn’t an to point at you..."
"It’s fine."
Jiang Chen smiled indifferently, "Uncle, you’re not wrong. The entertainnt industry is a fa-driven world full of temptations everywhere, with its vibrant displays everywhere also filled with traps and whirlpools. If one is not careful or lacks strong willpower, it’s easy to fall into them."
Pei Linhan was completely taken aback that the other not only wasn’t annoyed but held the sa view, instantly feeling like he had t a kindred spirit, unable to help but slap his thigh.
"Xiao Jiang, you are right! Especially pretty girls, who face even greater temptations! If they have a background, that’s fine, their family can help pave the way, and it’s indeed possible to pursue this path. But we are just ordinary folks; to achieve sothing, what a price to pay!"
He used the word "price."
And not "effort."
Pei Yunxi’s father was truly insightful; having lived most of his life, he saw things quite clearly.
He must have kept these words inside for a long ti. Initially, one wouldn’t ntion Yun Xi, and even to anyone else in the family, these words were likely unshareable.
Jiang Chen seed unaware, comforting him: "Even if it’s difficult, Uncle, she has now forged a bloodstained path."
Pei Linhan forced a smile, without any pride, quietly shook his head, and muttered to himself: "Being an ordinary person, working nine to five, leisurely and at ease, isn’t that good?"
Who said all parents want their children to be successful and extraordinary?
The father in front of Jiang Chen was doing the opposite.
"Uncle, Yun Xi is lucky. Actually, your viewpoint is right; for an ordinary family entering this industry, they do have to sacrifice a lot. But when Yun Xi first entered the industry, she found soone who appreciated her."
Pei Linhan waved it off, "You don’t need to comfort . I may be just an ordinary person, not knowing much, but I do browse the internet."
"Uncle, a lot of information online is fabricated nonsense that can’t be taken seriously."
"Then tell , Xiao Jiang, the rumors online about her being kept by a big boss, are they true?"
Pei Linhan pushed his words, staring closely at Jiang Chen, seeming too pressed to hold back and needing soone for confirmation.
Jiang Chen fell silent.
A father.
A quite ordinary father.
Having concerns about a daughter who’s famous everywhere is actually normal.
Jiang Chen did not answer but asked in return: "If I said it was true, would you believe it, Uncle?"
"Nonsense!"
Pei Linhan blurted, his face flushing, his fists clenched, "My daughter isn’t that kind of person!"
Jiang Chen’s expression was calm, "Since you already have a firm answer in your heart, Uncle, why ask ?"
"I want to hear the truth."
Pei Linhan said tightly, his gaze filled with anxiety, and more so, anticipation, indicating the "truth" he wanted was the answer he wished to hear.
Like before the score is announced, even if you’re sure you answered correctly, there’s still uncertainty when the teacher hands out the paper.
The air beca stifled.
Exchanging glances, Jiang Chen chuckled softly.
"Uncle, I can responsibly tell you that regardless of what you’ve seen or heard online, it’s all gossip. Yun Xi’s achievents and success today are based on her dedication and love for this career, not by taking shortcuts."
Pei Linhan’s pupils enlarged, as if a light flashed through, and he breathed a seeming sigh of relief.
"Xiao Jiang, one Shen Zhou person doesn’t deceive another."
"Uncle, for a child from an ordinary family entering this industry, they can easily stray due to the tug and allure of fa, but luck can create exceptions."
Perhaps Jiang Chen’s tone was too sincere, or perhaps because of Jiang Chen’s notable status as a boss in the entertainnt industry, Pei Linhan seed as if he had undergone an ethereal surgery, removing the long-standing heartache.
"They say girls who love to laugh have better luck. But she doesn’t smile much."
Jiang Chen couldn’t help but laugh.
This uncle is indeed trendy.
"Uncle, I know now why she’s avoiding you. If I were misunderstood by my parents in this way, I would surely be very upset too."
"Oh."
Pei Linhan didn’t know how to explain, "I do know she’s a good child, but ever since she entered this field, I’ve never been at ease. Xiao Jiang, I don’t know if you can understand; every ti I read news about artists facing excessive demands from directors and producers for a chance to film... I lose sleep and peace."
"Uncle, that’s not news, those are rumors."
Pei Linhan chuckled too.
For ordinary folks, it’s naturally like seeing flowers through mist; every ti they see or hear similar news, they can’t help but think about their daughter striving in the sa entertainnt industry.
This is human nature, utterly beyond subjective control.
But such things can’t be shared with anyone.
The inner tornt Pei Linhan experienced all these years was imaginable.
And now, after conversing with Jiang Chen, an influential figure in the entertainnt circle, the burden in his heart instantly lightened.
"Xiao Jiang, thank you."
Jiang Chen pursed his lips, feeling a bit undeserving of those eyes filled with sincerity and gratitude.
So he slightly lowered his gaze, avoiding the other’s look.
"Uncle, I can promise you, in the capacity of CX Entertainnt’s founder, this unspoken rule will never happen to Yun Xi, but if she decides to use it herself on others, that’s sothing I can’t guarantee."
With his heartache relieved, Pei Linhan broke into a wide smile.
"Xiao Jiang, you’re really humorous."
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