My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady-Chapter 564: I Just Can’t Stand These Double Standard Dogs

Chapter 564: Chapter 564: I Just Can’t Stand These Double Standard Dogs

Having listened to Xi Gu’s words, Old Master Xi was almost bewildered, "What did you say?"

After a moment of silence, the old man’s voice nearly squeezed through his teeth as he stared at Xi Gu with a trace of fierceness.

"Do you think my attitude towards you is the same as towards Xi Nian and the others?"

Xi Gu flinched, yet stiffened his neck and met the old man’s gaze, "Isn’t it? Grandfather, don’t tell me that you treat me differently from them. Do you think I would believe you?"

"You..."

The elder abruptly stood up, staring at him with disappointment.

"The same? If it was the same, why would I solve your problems in the country? Have you seen me helping Xi Nian or any of them? Xi Gu, no wonder others despise you; you truly make it difficult for people to respect you."

"What?"

Xi Gu was taken aback, hurriedly pulling out his phone to check domestic news. These days, he had been troubled by reporters and had deliberately ignored domestic affairs. Unexpectedly, his grandfather had stepped in to help him this time.

The anger on the old man’s face had not yet faded as Xi Gu moved his lips to apologize, "Grandfather, I’m sorry about this matter..."

"Enough, stop talking, lest you anger me to death."

But the words of the elder just now, and the news seen on his phone, made Xi Gu itch with anxiety. Not asking questions seemed to leave something unaddressed, and it was essential to clarify things now.

"Grandfather, what then is the reason you had me come back this time?"

"Why?" The elder had a smile that was not a smile, his gaze profound, "Do you really want to step down and be generous, releasing the power in your hands to Xi Nian?"

"Of course not."

The elder said, "That’s not up to you. Don’t forget the wagering agreement between you. You might forget, but there are plenty who will remind you."

Xi Gu: "..."

He was very unwilling, clenched his fists tightly, and almost knelt before the elder, "Grandfather, please help me this once. As long as your grandson gets through this tough time, I will certainly do as you have instructed in the future, and I will no longer be irresponsible."

The elder hummed lightly, "Otherwise, what do you think my purpose in having you return was?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Gu felt certain, so his grandfather really dislikes Xi Nian that much?

Why?

Xi Gu always felt that he knew something, but didn’t know how much it involved, or whether it was something he should know, so he could only wait silently.

After a long time, the old man sat back down, slightly lifting his eyes to look at Xi Gu in front of him, his eyes flickering with an emotion he couldn’t understand, "’Miss Rose’ must still be filmed. I will find a replacement for the female actress, deal with Ou Jinchu’s issue, and you must focus all your energy on ’Miss Rose.’ Also, that actress Xie Lingling is not suitable for you;

Being with her won’t lead to anything. When you were young, to turn a blind eye was one thing, but you must not cross my bottom line. Let me tell you, Xi Gu, if you fail again this time, in the future, the Xi family will no longer have a place for you."

Xi Gu shuddered, nodding vigorously, "Grandfather, I understand."

"Good, now go rest. Return to the country in a few days and hold a press conference, and I will teach you how to do it."

"Yes."

Xi Gu, until he left the room, still did not fully understand why the old man had helped him this time. Wasn’t the old man supposed to be cold and ruthless? When did he start showing such a human touch? Was it because he had done something exceptionally well? free𝑤ebnovel.com

Passing the butler, Xi Gu stopped in his tracks, "Butler."

The butler halted, turned around, and faced Xi Gu, bowing, "Young Master Gu."

"Butler, do you know why Grandfather is helping me, or is Grandfather doing something I don’t know about?" Xi Gu leaned in close to the butler, asking unabashedly.

The butler raised an eyebrow without any apparent emotion, but his expression quickly returned to normal, so fast that Xi Gu could hardly catch it, "Young Master is overthinking it. If the old master wants to promote you, he must have his reasons, isn’t it good enough for Young Master Gu to just accept it?

Conveniently, you also need this gift and support."

Xi Gu narrowed his eyes, staring at the butler’s expressionless face, "Why do I feel like you have something more to say, Butler? Are you perhaps dissatisfied, unhappy, or angry about Grandfather helping me?"

"I wouldn’t dare, Young Master Gu."

Xi Gu snorted coldly, "Good, because if I ever find out that you have second thoughts, you’d better get out of Xi Family Castle, understand?"

With that, Xi Gu walked away with a haughty stride.

His fierce face overlapped in the butler’s mind with another face, and then another one emerged; he shook his head, his lips pursed tightly. Pirated and genuine indeed differ hugely, even the second generation differs vastly.

If this weren’t Xi Gu...

He shook his head, telling himself he was getting too involved and turned directly towards the study.

As he opened the door, he heard the old master say, "What, has Xi Gu troubled you again?"

The butler, unaffected by the old master’s teasing, stood beside him, "Old master, are you really going to help Young Master Gu with this matter? If you truly are determined, isn’t that a bit unfair to the other young masters?"

The old master huffed, "Fair, are you also naive?"

The butler had no response. Xi Zhen continued, "The matter I asked you to handle before, you can do it now. That Xie Lingling, find an opportunity to send her to another country; she won’t be poorly treated;

As for the Ou Family, we have collaborations with them on some projects, and we know many of their partners. Go and apply some pressure, but don’t be too shameless.

Also, concerning Xi Nian’s ’City of Temptation’ project."

At this point, the old master paused, and the butler lifted his eyelids, staring at him; Xi Zhen continued, "Throw a wrench into it. Whether it can be normally released will depend on the fate of ’City of Temptation’ and if it receives any favors."

The butler, who had followed the old master for many years, knew that once he made a decision, it was final. As he turned to leave, he asked the old master, "Old master, this way, we have already lost the principle of fairness."

The old master, unchanging in expression, stared at the butler’s face, with a touch of sharpness, "Butler, I’ve spoken, are you also naive?"

The butler, opening his mouth, couldn’t utter a word and after a while, spoke faintly, "I understand, old master. I’ll handle it now. Should I use the old account for Young Master Gu’s payment?"

"Yes, use the old account."

"Understood."

...

"As for Xi Gu’s scandals, they’ve surprisingly vanished completely, spotlessly clean. Really, how interesting." Three days later, Yuran was boasting at home with Bo Yan, having just hung up the phone with Xi Nian.

Hearing this, Bo Yan lifted his gaze, the smile unwavering, "That tone sounds a bit resentful."

Yuran huffed, "I just can’t stand these double standards."

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