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The three characters on the caller ID were "Aunt Bao", and Wu Xia also knew that it was Jiang Yan's biological mother, Bao Yanlin.

Although Jiang Miao left Jiang's house, the number on her mobile phone was not blocked. Anyway, she hadn't communicated much in the past. If Bao Yanlin took the initiative to call him, either Jiang Ze'an ordered her to, or she was showing "maternal love" in front of Jiang Ze'an. Ask him if school is on holiday and if he will be home on weekends.

The ringtone rang for a long time, until it automatically hung up, the screen of the phone went black, and Jiang Miao didn't answer.

To be honest, he didn't want to talk to Bao Yanlin. The last time he talked to her on the phone was on his birthday. Bao Yanlin asked him to reflect on what he did wrong to make Jiang Ze'an angry.

But less than half a minute later, the phone rang again, and it was still Bao Yanlin calling.

"It's not over." Wu Xia sneered, looked at Jiang Miao's face, "Do you want me to listen for you?"

Jiang Miao frowned slightly and remained silent. When the ringtone was about to hang up automatically again, he picked up the phone and pressed answer.

I don't know if it was because I waited too long thinking that no one would answer again. After the call was connected, Bao Yanlin was quiet for a while, and then she said unhappily: "Finally willing to answer? I thought you were going to pretend you didn't hear me again." .”

Jiang Miao ignored her sarcasm, nor did she explain why she didn't answer the call just now, but asked, "What's the matter?"

Bao Yanlin was choked by his single-handed approach, and she could hear her gasp on the phone. She sneered and said, "Just talking to the elders like this? You are getting worse and worse outside..."

Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Miao hung up the phone.

Jiang Zhe'an could listen patiently to the lesson, but as for others, Jiang Miao didn't want to give any face.

The phone rang again soon, and Bao Yanlin called again, it seemed that she could hear a bit of her frustration from the ringtone.

When Jiang Miao answered, Bao Yanlin immediately yelled, "You actually hung up on me?"

"I have something to say." Jiang Miao said calmly.

"You!..." As if realizing that Jiang Miao would really hang up on her again, Bao Yanlin held back her breath, "It's something, you come out, let's make an appointment to meet and talk."

Jiang Miao froze for a moment, then looked at Wu Xia, Wu Xia also frowned, with a look of vigilance, and asked him with the shape of his lips, "What the hell is she doing?"

Jiang Miao said, "Tell me what it is first."

Bao Yanlin sneered and said, "Hey, are you a busy person? If there is anything, I will tell you when I meet."

Jiang Miao asked again: "Does it have something to do with my dad?"

Bao Yanlin was stunned for a moment, then chuckled, and put on a show: "You can say yes, or you can say no, you can say yes, you can't, you can say no, there is a little bit..."

Jiang Miao said, "That goes without saying."

He hung up the phone again, Wu Xia slapped the table with a smile and gave him a thumbs up.

"It's ok, Miaomiao, I'm afraid it's going to make her jaw crooked to hang up on her twice." Wu Xia said with a smile.

Jiang Miao twitched the corners of her mouth and smiled forcedly.

He didn't mean to be angry with Yanlin on purpose, it's just that she was playing tricks like this, as if trying to lure him into the bait, which made him very uncomfortable.If it were him before, he would probably have endured it, and for the sake of "being under the same roof", he couldn't bear to refuse so resolutely.

However, he has figured it out now, people can choose for themselves, some things they don't like can not be done, some people don't like it can not be seen.

A person's life is so long, there is no need to make mistakes everywhere.

What's more, in the eyes of others, your grievance may be just weakness and bullying.

Jiang Miao didn't tell Luo Yuchuan about Bao Yanlin's phone call. He felt that it wasn't a big deal and he had already dealt with it, so he didn't need to let Luo Yuchuan know about it.

However, he didn't expect Bao Yanlin to be so persistent. For the next two days, she persistently called him.

It doesn't matter whether it is morning or evening, sometimes the interval is longer, and sometimes it is a dozen or so in a dense manner.

He turned his cell phone to silent and vibrate, and when he saw it was Bao Yanlin's call, he let it hang up automatically, but he didn't answer it, and he didn't plan to block it, just wanted to see how long she could last.

He wasn't worried about Bao Yanlin's serious affairs. To him, there was only one Jiang Zhe'an in Jiang's family that he could care about. After all, he was his biological father.Since Bao Yanlin didn't insist that she had something to do with Jiang Ze'an, then he judged that Jiang Ze'an had some troubles or something wrong with his body, so he didn't need to know.

After being treated so coldly by him, Bao Yanlin also changed her mind and called him from an unfamiliar number.Jiang Miao picked up the phone twice, Bao Yanlin managed to get through and didn't talk about business, but wanted to hurt him first, something like "If you have the ability, don't answer the phone forever", and something like "Don't think I can't help it" ...

It was all nonsense. When Jiang Miao heard it was her voice, she hung up again.

It's just that after so many visits, Jiang Miao couldn't help feeling angry. When she saw another strange number coming in, she picked it up and said, "Are you finished?"

After he finished speaking, he wanted to hang up again, but he heard the other side say: "Huh? So you have a bad temper?"

It was the voice of a strange lady.

Jiang Miao was stunned for a moment, and quickly apologized. The other side didn't seem to care much. After asking him clearly that he was Jiang Miao, he introduced himself as Wang Li, an art investor.

Jiang Miao was at a loss for a moment, and Wang Li said again: "I know you from Hu Chengjie. If it's convenient, I want to meet and chat with you."

Hearing Hu Chengjie's name, Jiang Miao remembered that Hu Chengjie had told him that day that an investor had approached him and wanted to build him an independent studio, so he didn't refuse, and made an appointment to meet at a teahouse.

The teahouse was chosen by Wang Li. When Jiang Miao saw the antique appearance of the teahouse, he guessed that it might be a lady with a classical temperament. After seeing the real person, he thought it was better not to guess with a stereotype.

Wang Li is about forty years old, with short hair that is neat and neutral, and exquisite makeup. From her temperament to her clothes, she gives people a bright and sharp feeling, but when she sits at the tea table and starts to make tea, the whole The feeling of people is very peaceful and elegant.

While making tea, Wang Li introduced herself to Jiang Miao. She invests in artworks as well as investors. She has discovered many potential new generation artists. Hu Chengjie is one of the potential talents she fancyes.

"But," Jiang Miao took a sip of tea and said after deliberation, "Brother Jie said he refused."

Wang Li smiled: "Yes, he refused, but it doesn't mean I will give up."

It turned out that when Hu Chengjie rejected her before, she felt that Hu Chengjie was absent-minded, so instead of stalking him to discuss cooperation, she contacted him after a while.

Just two days ago, she called Hu Chengjie again. This time, she obviously felt that although Hu Chengjie was preoccupied and still had no idea about investment cooperation, he was willing to listen to her and chat more, and finally agreed to think about it again, and asked her Jiang Miao was recommended.

Wang Li listened to Hu Chengjie's recommendation, looked for Jiang Miao's Weibo, and became interested in Jiang Miao, thinking that he was worth investing in, so she asked him out to meet and chat.

"At first, Hu Chengjie said that he would introduce us when he was free, but I was impatient," Wang Li said with a smile, "Since I saw it, I wanted to start early, and I asked him for your number, so I came to you directly , I didn’t mention it to him, I took the liberty.”

Jiang Miao hurriedly said, "No, no. I'm very honored."

He was quite embarrassed. Hu Chengjie was probably still worried about Sun Qian and Ma Nian, but he still wanted to recommend him to Wang Li. Good friend.

Wang Li said: "My previous idea was to let Hu Chengjie open an independent studio. I already have a preliminary plan for his future development, but after meeting you, I have some new ideas."

Jiang Miao was a little confused, not knowing how her new idea was related to herself.

"You and Hu Chengjie can form a studio together. I have seen the works of both of you. They are different in style and good at content, but there are many similarities in the expression of emotion. There are conflicts and harmony. This is also possible. It will be a major selling point of your studio in the future." Wang Li said confidently.

Jiang Miao was stunned. He didn't expect that Wang Li wanted him and Hu Chengjie to form a studio. He even thought about what the studio would be selling.

Wang Li smiled and said: "And it seems that you have a very good relationship, are you old friends for many years?"

"Ah, yes, yes." Jiang Miao said.

He thought to himself that a businessman is really powerful, with his calculations and vision, all of which are outstanding, otherwise he would not be able to succeed.

"Well, let's just chat casually today, you can think about it first, and I'll be honest," Wang Li spread her hands, "In business talk business, combining the two of you is a promising future for me The business is also a rare opportunity for you."

Jiang Miao admitted that she was right.

Even if he doesn't think about himself, the cooperation between Hu Chengjie and Ma Nian may be unsustainable. Apart from emotional entanglements, the interest disputes involved in this process don't know when it will end.

With Wang Li's investment, many things can be simplified.

This is indeed a good opportunity for him and Hu Chengjie.

Coming out of the teahouse, Wang Li asked Ming if Jiang Miao was driving, and said to give him a ride.When the car arrived at an intersection and waited for the traffic light, Wang Li looked at the navigation and said, "Hu Chengjie's studio seems to be nearby."

Jiang Miao looked at the road, nodded and said, "Yes, go ahead two intersections and turn right to that building."

Wang Li said: "Since we are on the way, let's go up and have a look. He said that he will stay here in the studio recently."

After she finished speaking, the green light turned on and the car drove forward. Jiang Miao couldn't say that it might be inconvenient for him to be there, so he followed her to the building and took the elevator with her.

The elevator stopped on the top floor, and as soon as the elevator got out, I saw the big signboard of the studio, and a new poster was hung next to it, which was printed on the award-winning work of Hu Chengjie, and there was a line of words next to it - "Congratulations to work Hu Chengjie, chief photographer of the studio, won the International XXX Photography Award”

Obviously, Hu Chengjie was used as a golden signboard to attract customers.

Wang Li stopped to look at it for a while, turned around and walked through the gate without saying anything.

Jiang Miao walked in front and pushed open the half-covered door of the studio for her. When she walked in, she found that it was extremely quiet inside, not even the little girl at the front desk.

Jiang Miao was puzzled, but Wang Li seemed indifferent, and looked at the samples hanging on the wall with great interest.

Jiang Miao took out her mobile phone and was about to call Hu Chengjie, but he didn't go inside. If Hu Chengjie was not here and bumped into Sun Qian or Ma Nian, maybe they would have something to shout about.

He wasn't afraid, but annoyed.

Before the call was made, there was a sudden quarrel and a rush of footsteps from the second floor.

"...There is nothing to talk about. As I said, I only need to get back my part of the investment, 38. I will only take this part. The rest is up to you." Hu Chengjie said angrily while coming from upstairs. Come out of the studio and go downstairs.

Sun Qian chased up from behind and grabbed Hu Chengjie halfway up the stairs: "Chengjie, don't do this."

Ma Nian also chased after him, yelling: "Don't act like you are so benevolent, you know that the studio can't afford so much money now, you just want to drive us to death!"

Hu Chengjie turned his head and glared: "Why can't you get it out? The studio has been making money for so many years. I only get back my principal and didn't calculate the current valuation of the studio with you. Are you crying poor with me?"

Ma Nian: "That's because you don't care about the operation of the studio at all! You don't know that the money you earn will continue to be invested in the development of the studio, should the equipment be changed, should the clothing be changed, should the studio be refurbished? How many times have the wages of the fucking front desk been raised, and you don't know?"

Hu Chengjie sneered: "Why don't I know? Didn't we hold a meeting to discuss it, and all three of us signed and approved before getting the money?"

Sun Qian hurriedly said, "You know how to pay back..."

Hu Chengjie suddenly shook off her hand that was holding his sleeve, and roared: "That's because I didn't know that you guys hid money behind your back to buy stocks and houses!"

He glared at Ma Nian again, gritted his teeth, and said, "Don't tell me that you can't afford 38. Just sell the house you two bought behind your back, it's enough to pay me back the principal with interest."

Ma Nian was taken aback, thinking that he didn't expect Hu Chengjie to find out the trick behind him, his face suddenly became ugly, the veins on his forehead twitched, and he said firmly: "That's right, I bought stocks and houses, what's the matter? Xiaoqian and I deserve it! In these years, you only know how to take pictures, and this studio is only relying on me and Xiaoqian to get to where it is today!"

Hu Chengjie panted heavily and did not speak.

Sun Qian tried to pull his sleeve again, but he suddenly threw away his hand, as if he was afraid of getting something dirty.

The corners of Sun Qian's mouth froze, she forced a smile, and said softly, "Chengjie, why do you have to make such a fuss, can't you just talk about it? Anyway, we have nearly ten years Feelings……"

It's okay if she didn't say anything, but upon hearing this, Hu Chengjie became even more angry, pointed at Ma Nian, and said angrily: "Why didn't you think of our relationship for nearly ten years when you slept with him?!"

Suddenly there were two heavy coughs downstairs, and the three people on the stairs turned their heads in surprise, only to find Jiang Miao and Wang Li standing in the hall downstairs.

Jiang Miao was a little embarrassed. Hearing the quarrel between Hu Chengjie and the three of them, he was actually in a dilemma. He just felt that it was wrong to stand up and persuade him, or to keep silent and listen.At this time, Wang Li finished watching the samples hanging on the wall, walked up to him, and coughed twice, reminding the three people in the quarrel of their existence.

Hu Chengjie was shocked: "Why are you here?"

Now that he had seen it, Jiang Miao didn't want to retreat any longer, and said frankly, "Just on the way, Sister Wang said she wanted to come and have a look."

Wang Li has already explained, don't call her Mr. Wang, it's too natural, let him be called sister, everyone treats her as a friend.

"Hehe." Ma Nian suddenly sneered, looking at Jiang Miao with hatred.

He turned his head to look at Hu Chengjie, and said eccentrically, "Hu Chengjie, when you insisted on bringing this man named Jiang into the studio, I thought you were eager to help others and help friends, but I didn't expect that Jiang was gay. You are so kind to him, don't say you have no plans for him, we can see it, don't pretend to be confused with us."

Hu Chengjie was so angry that his lips were trembling: "You..."

Ma Nian glanced at Jiang Miao in disgust again: "What a good buddy, good friends, you should get out of here long ago? Tch, no wonder you always take on some jobs in other places, you always want to go out to shoot locations, once you go out I just left Xiaoqian at home alone for more than ten days, I dare to have a wild man outside!"

"Fuck!" Hu Chengjie gritted his teeth and cursed, and rushed upstairs with his fists clenched.

Sun Qian, who was standing between the two, hurriedly opened her arms to stop him, and Jiang Miao also strode after him, pulling Hu Chengjie back who was already standing at the bottom of the stairs.

Jiang Miao pushed Hu Chengjie aside and said, "Brother Jie, it's not worth getting your hands dirty for this kind of person."

"Bah, what do you mean, what is this kind of person, I am a normal person, you are a fucking pervert who engages in homosexuality!" Ma Nian ignored Sun Qian's obstruction and wanted to rush down the stairs, pointing at Jiang Miao and scolding .

While stopping Ma Nian, Sun Qian glared at Jiang Miao resentfully, and said, "What are you doing here? We were doing well before, but it's all because of you?"

Hu Chengjie was so angry that his eyes were bloodshot: "You, you..."

Jiang Miao reached out and patted him on the shoulder, turned around to look at Sun Qian, and said calmly, "So, I made you betray Brother Jie and follow Ma?"

Sun Qian's words ended, and Jiang Miao's words hit her nails. She had to go to see Hu Chengjie, thinking to show weakness to Hu Chengjie and let him come forward to drive Jiang Miao away and close the door. This is still a private matter between the three of them. Hu Chengjie was soft-hearted, and would always tell him to give up the idea of ​​breaking up the partnership, or let him ask for less money because of his many years of love...

But Hu Chengjie didn't look at her, turned his head away, as if something here would dirty his eyes.

With resentment in her heart, she glanced away again, only to notice Wang Li standing nearby.

In fact, she also saw this strange woman just now, but just now she was patronizing the barrier and didn't look carefully, but now she pays attention to it, and her heart sinks.

The woman Jiang Miao called "Sister Wang" was unbelievably calm in the face of their frivolous scene, with a faint smile on her mouth that she couldn't tell whether it was disdain or contempt. Temperament, either rich or expensive, is not ordinary people.

She was inexplicably quiet here, but Ma Nian was still holding his breath and wanted to find someone to piss her off.

He rolled up his sleeves, waved his arms, and turned around from behind Sun Qian, rushing towards Hu Chengjie, shouting, "Don't you want to hit me? Come on! I'm not afraid of you!"

When he rushed over, Jiang Miao and Hu Chengjie were stunned, subconsciously protecting Wang Li first.

Ma Nian was bluffing. After two steps, he stood still and shouted with arms crossed: "Come on, there are a lot of people, right? Come on, come on, I only beat you perverted homosexuals, come on!"

Hu Chengjie clenched his teeth and clenched his fists and was about to go over. Jiang Miao stopped him firmly and looked at Ma Nian coldly.

Sun Qian came down the stairs, her footsteps were a little flimsy, she walked to Ma Nian, fixed her eyes on Wang Li, and said sharply: "Hu Chengjie, who is she?"

Hu Chengjie didn't speak.

Jiang Miao didn't speak either.

They ignored her, only Wang Li laughed lightly as if hearing a joke.

"Ah."

This chuckle was particularly harsh in Sun Qian's ears, she took another step forward, gritted her teeth and said, "Hu Chengjie, it doesn't matter if you don't know each other well with the man, you even took the wild woman you were looking for outside with you." Come on, what do you mean?"

A dazed and helpless expression appeared on Hu Chengjie's face, as if he was extremely angry, but also as if he couldn't believe it.His clenched fists were trembling slightly, but he bit his lips tightly and could not utter a word. He was not good at words, and he didn't know how many times he had thought about the words he said to Ma Nian and Sun Qian before. Only when you have to open your mouth can you come, now you will become a saw-mouthed gourd, only sulking.

Wang Li raised her eyebrows, as if she wanted to say something, when she heard Jiang Miao "tsk" in disgust.

He said: "It's all right, you guys, one by one, save some face for yourself, open your mouth and only know to talk about things with your lower body, and treat others as shameless and nasty as you?"