A Favor Done, A Husband Won-Chapter 328 - 323: I Didn’t Expect Shi Su to Have This Identity

"My show just aired its finale a few days ago," Shi Su said with a smile. "You’d have to specifically search for it online to watch it now, because the TV station hasn’t rerun it yet."

Jing Sixue immediately changed the subject, "Right, I watched a behind-the-scenes interview of a costume drama on entertainment news. I looked it up online on a tablet and realized that Sister Shi Su is actually an actress. I’ve never seen celebrities abroad, so I’m especially curious about you."

Mrs. Jing immediately showed a deep frown of displeasure, "An actress?"

"What’s wrong with being an actress? If you’re upright and honest, any job is worthy of respect, isn’t it?" Mr. Jing heard the disdain in Mrs. Jing’s brief words and immediately glanced at her. "It’s only the second day of the new year, and it’s rare for you to return home. Everyone’s gathered for dinner, so say less."

Mrs. Jing suddenly smiled, "Mr. Jing, if you want to defend her, that’s fine. If you’ve approved of something, as your daughter-in-law, I naturally cannot argue. But what kind of face does the Jing Family represent? Even for Luozhou’s marriage in the future, he must find someone suitable in every aspect. As for Jihan, it’s different. He is the heir of the Jing Family and currently in charge. It’s one thing if he doesn’t have a distinguished daughter from a reputable family by his side, but a small actress mingling in the entertainment circle? Isn’t the gap a bit too wide? This disparity is so great; it would surely cause laughter across all circles."

"Xiu Lin!" Mr. Jing suddenly placed his chopsticks down heavily, "I asked you to say less. Do you insist on sitting here to make me unhappy?"

Mrs. Jing had no intention of withdrawing her words. She already disliked this Shi Su, who came out of nowhere, and learning that she was an actress, a star, only fueled her anger further.

To others, these so-called stars are people who shine brilliantly and are to be looked up to, but in the eyes of the upper class, they are merely a group of on-call accessories. Male stars dream of marrying into a wealthy family; female stars dream of becoming wealthy wives. They would do anything demeaning and manipulative to build connections.

How could a woman from the entertainment industry possibly marry into the Jing Family?

Mrs. Jing stared straight at Shi Su, "You’re well aware of whether you’re worthy of Jihan or not. Where do you get the confidence to sit here and dine with the Jing Family?"

Mr. Jing already had a grim look as he stared at her, seeing that she had no intention of stopping. Just as he was about to speak in anger again—

Jing Jihan raised his gaze at this moment, glancing coolly at Mrs. Jing, and also sweeping his gaze over Jing Sixue, who had just "accidentally" brought up the topic, with eyes seeming to carry the chill of a winter night.

"Every profession has its reason for existence. Since you coincidentally saw Shi Su’s interview on TV on your first night back, it shows she has enough competence in her field," Jing Jihan’s voice was calm and formidable. "This kind of topic is not within my scope of consideration and discussion, but since you brought it up, I can clearly tell you: my choice of Shi Su will allow her enough freedom. I will not interfere with her professional freedom, nor her freedom in the spiritual realm. She does not live dependent on anyone. She has her own work and lifestyle."

Jing Jihan didn’t give Mrs. Jing a chance to interject with a cold face, "In the future, when she marries in and officially becomes Mrs. Jing, she can similarly choose whatever job she likes. Whether she becomes a pampered lady of leisure or pursues a righteous acting path in the entertainment circle, it’s up to her. This is the respect I give her, and it’s the freedom I grant her, a freedom that no one is qualified to interfere with."

"Jihan, you..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Jing Jihan interrupted again, "Shi Su’s ancestry lies with Imperial Capital the Shi Family. Her father is Shi Lingkang of Shi Hong Group. Although the current Shi Family in Jiang City is being investigated for individual reasons, her grandfather remains an indomitable force in the financial world of the Imperial Capital. Are you sure she doesn’t meet your so-called criteria of matching social status?" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Mrs. Jing did not expect Shi Su to have such an identity. After all, since yesterday until now, she really hadn’t had the chance to look into Shi Su’s background.

She gave Shi Su another thoughtful look, but her eyes still showed clear contempt. No matter whose daughter or granddaughter she is, it doesn’t change the fact that she is a star.

Star, those three words are just too cheap in her eyes!

Shi Su had long put down her utensils, "Aunt, I admit my job is acting, and I only act. I hardly participate in variety shows and haven’t tried to sing and entertain the audience because of superior acting opportunities. I’m merely a performer on set, presenting a complete story in front of the camera. Besides endorsements, I don’t engage in any unclean commercial activities."

"So you mean you’re clean?" Mrs. Jing sneered, "If you’re clean, how did you manage to meet Jihan? Without some tactics and connections, could you have broken into Jihan’s circle? Could you have gotten together with Jihan? Besides, is that circle even clean?"

Mr. Jing didn’t completely know how Shi Su and Jing Jihan met, but hearing the latter part of Mrs. Jing’s speech, he suddenly slammed the table and shouted angrily, "The First Lady once sang at the Spring Festival Gala, standing right where entertainment stars stand, singing songs of heroism! From her family background to her life experiences up to now, hasn’t each step been legendary? Shi Su is rightfully acting in television dramas, going the artist’s route. With the Jing Family’s backing, no one would dare see her as merely a small star. Put down those useless prejudices, and if you say another word, everyone will leave, and you won’t have to eat. Go back to your United Kingdom!"

Mrs. Jing hadn’t expected to be the one chased away. Clearly, Mr. Jing had been holding back to give her face, but was truly angered by her discourteous words.

"Dad!" Mrs. Jing furrowed her brows and looked at him, "You’ve lost your mind!"

"You’re the one who’s lost your mind!" Mr. Jing frowned, "I’m only asking you once—can you eat peacefully?"

At the same time, Mr. Jing gave Jing Sixue a cold glance, rapidly going from unfamiliarity to displeasure with this granddaughter whom he met for the first time.

How could it be such a coincidence that she said she saw Shi Su on TV?

Especially seeing her now comforting Mrs. Jing by her side, looking humble and respectful—it made Mr. Jing uncomfortable. He turned his eyes to Jing Jihan and Shi Su, "Eat!"

At this moment, Mrs. Jing suddenly stood up, "Si Xue and I didn’t eat much in the evening, we’ve already finished. Mr. Jing, you take your time."

With that, she directly pulled Jing Sixue to leave, clearly embarrassed by Mr. Jing’s public admonishment, feeling both angry and miserable.