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"I guess it must be something to do with the company."

"Mhm."

She mustered up the courage to ask, "What about Xia Zehua's matter?"

His gaze turned colder. He was dismissive when asked about himself, but seemed quite concerned when it came to Xia Zehua.

"From now on, avoid any contact with him."

Xiang-Nuan nodded immediately, "It's not like we could collaborate again anyway, we've already unbound."

He pinched her cheek, "I'll let it slide this time, but if you dare to stir up such a mess again..."

"Absolutely not!" Her gaze was resolute.

"Do I need to handle the incident that was photographed?"

He had been in meetings all morning, and by the time they concluded, the online storm had already died down, leaving only a screenshot of a bizarrely popular comment on Instagram circulating in the company's internal chat.

"No need," Xiang-Nuan hastily declined.

She could only coldly deal with it and wait to draw clear boundaries with him; there was no need for him to intervene in a matter that had already settled.

His lips curved slightly, touching the cheek he had pinched red, "I'm off then."@@novelbin@@

Xiang-Nuan obediently saw him to the door. As soon as Shen Yanshi left and the door closed, her smile faded.

Their future together wasn't extensive.

She had never overestimated her own importance, naturally not deluding herself with fantasies of a long-lasting relationship with him. She had been aware of this outcome since the first day they were together.

Yet, recalling his casual remark, "just a woman," her heart still felt a prickling pain.

Turns out she didn't want to be looked down upon either, but she had no right to say so.

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Xiang-Nuan officially joined the cast of "Strategist," and today a grand commencement ceremony was held.

This drama featured a strong female lead, chronicling the growth of a female general, with the male lead being a prince caught in a power struggle, ascending step by step to the supreme imperial throne.

Caught in the turbulent court politics, they start by using each other for their own schemes, then gradually come to appreciate one another and form an alliance, only to eventually part ways due to differing political views—a story full of dramatic twists and turns.

This was a theme rarely explored in domestic entertainment before, and Xiang-Nuan was captivated by the growth arc of the female general, Meng Xingwan, when she first read the script.

Xiang-Nuan had been the center of attention lately, embroiled in controversy just the day before. As they say, all publicity is good publicity, and the media swarmed the ceremony early in the morning, propelling her to the top of the trending searches without any need for purchase.

"There's a press interview scheduled later, get ready for it."

Xiang-Nuan was getting her makeup done and looked up upon hearing this, "Have you briefed them?"

"Don't worry, can't I handle this much? I've instructed them not to ask about Shen Yanshi."

Although Xiang-Nuan and Shen Yanshi's "romance" had been exposed, neither of them had ever responded directly. They weren't at that stage yet.

They would hint at a breakup after a while, and that would be the best way to handle it.

Zheng Xuanlin clicked her tongue, "But it's quite strange when you think about it. You danced right on his last nerve that time, and yet he still stayed with you, even investing a billion in 'Strategist' for you..."

That was not Shen Yanshi's style at all. He was decisive and uncompromising, never giving anyone a second chance after a mistake.

"It wasn't for me. He invested the money after I had already signed the contract. 'Strategist' is worth the investment on its own; he won't lose out," Xiang-Nuan corrected her.

Zheng Xuanlin stroked her chin, squinting her eyes, "Anyway, I find it fishy. Do you think President Shen has fallen for you?"