Addicted to My Contract-Marriage Husband

Chapter 321: Chapter 321: Have a Drink with Me

Jiang Xiaomian had never seen her mother this anxious before; the call came through directly.

Jiang Xiaomian: "Mom, I’m at the wrap party, he’s the male lead of this movie, and I’m the third female lead, we’re at the same table."

Jiang Xiaomian: "Then he started making these insinuations about you and Old Lin."

Mentioning this made Jiang Mian seethe with anger—it was the first time she had heard someone speak of her parents like that.

Ms. Jiang: "Scum, how many young girls were ruined by him back in the day. Now he’s old and still can’t control himself."

Ms. Jiang: "It’s a long story, and in the end, your mother gave him a piece of her mind. I reckon he’s set his sights on you now."

Ms. Jiang: "If it really comes to it, don’t take this film. I’ll cover the penalty for breaking the contract."

It was the first time Jiang Mian had heard Ms. Jiang speak so emotionally.

She had never interfered with her work before, and now she was even saying to turn down the film to the point of being willing to compensate for the breach of contract herself.

Qi Ping could only be imagined.

Jiang Mian tactically took a sip of water to collect her thoughts.

She had no idea that in the next second—

"Jiang Mian, you can’t be drinking water at an occasion like this. Come on, have a drink with me, as if it’s on behalf of your parents."

How unlucky.

How did he manage to see her just taking a sip of water?

Qi Ping’s words caused the lively banquet to suddenly quiet down.

Not to mention their table, even the people at the surrounding tables pricked up their ears to listen.

This wasn’t about having a drink.

Anyone with clear eyes knew that Qi Ping had taken an interest in Jiang Mian.

All of his youthful misdeeds were known by the veterans in the entertainment circle.

It was just that the internet wasn’t as developed back then, and the stories didn’t spread much; it was mostly industry insiders who knew.

Even now, he harried young girls, but thanks to Qi Ping’s team which covered the sky with one hand, any whisper of scandal was cleaned up spotless.

Seeing Jiang Mian remain silent, the whispering began at other tables.

"Qi Ping is still the same, a leopard never changes its spots."

"He’s even reaching out to Jiang Mian now, taking advantage because she has no status or background. His appetite sure has grown."

She was, undeniably, a wealthy heiress.

"But look, Jiang Mian isn’t even speaking. She might be cautious of him too." noveldrama

"Are you kidding? Jiang Mian is known for never backing down, quite resolute in her actions."

As the murmuring died down a bit, Jiang Mian lifted her red lips into a faint smile, "Sorry, I can’t drink today."

Thinking of how he had been calling her ’Teacher’ so nauseatingly just before, Jiang Mian felt absolutely disgusted.

Qi Ping continued without saying much more, the corners of his mouth still curled into a smile, a smile that was like a hidden knife, making one extremely uncomfortable.

"Are you not planning to give me face?"

Advancing step by step, Jiang Mian was just about to say something when she heard a female voice beside her, "Teacher Qi is still sharp as ever. Any man with a good tolerance can do the drinking and accompanying. Why make it hard for a young girl?"

It was Yu Shuhua.

Jiang Mian looked her way to express her thanks.

Yu Shuhua’s gaze was indifferent, her facial expression showing no significant change.

Qi Ping was quiet for a moment, showing no intention of giving Yu Shuhua any face.

Normally he might have, but this girl was Lin Shengqiang’s and Jiang Yutian’s daughter; he had no intention of letting her off the hook.

As soon as he joined the crew, he heard that their daughter was also part of it, and he even made sure she was only given a standard room.

He intended to get back at her for all the things her parents had done in the past.

The banquet suddenly fell silent.

The stand-off between the leaders left no room for leniency, and the atmosphere instantly turned stiff.

No one dared to speak out for fear the next target of attack would be themselves.