Chapter 1574: Some Things Are Impossible to Guard Against

"When did you two arrive? Xiao Xiao never mentioned that her family was coming over."

"We... are relatively low-key."

Cai Xiaotang didn't think much of it, smiled, and asked, "Listening to your conversation just now, have you run into some trouble and need to find Xiao Xiao?"

"Ah, it's a small matter. My card is having issues and won't go through."

"Is that so? Then let me help you pay for it."

As Cai Xiaotang said this, she handed over her black card.

Upon seeing that black card, Cheng Xueli's eyes went straight.

Her impression of Cai Xiaotang in her heart was simply off the charts!

But on the surface, she still had to put on a show of refusal: "No, no, no, how could I be so bold."

"It's fine, it's just a bag."

Well, it was indeed just a bag.

A fifty-thousand-yuan bag...

Cheng Xueli felt like she had hit the jackpot today!

As a gesture of thanks, and also to curry favor, Cheng Xueli took the initiative to invite Cai Xiaotang for a drink.

Cai Xiaotang didn't have anything else to do anyway, so she accepted the invitation.

The group went to a nearby coffee shop.

Under Cheng Xueli's deliberate flattery, the chat was quite pleasant.

But as they talked, Cheng Xueli "casually" steered the conversation toward her daughter.

"Sigh, we came this time hoping to see if there were any good development opportunities, but unfortunately, we haven't had any leads so far."

Cai Xiaotang set down her cup and asked, "Zixin is a model; has she had any previous work?"

"Yes, yes, she has!"

Cheng Xueli mentioned a few advertisements Xu Zixin had shot previously.

Although she intended to exaggerate, when it came down to it, they were just ads for obscure products and photos on flyers.

It was really nothing worth showing off.

Cheng Xueli even snuck glances at Cai Xiaotang, worried that she would look down on Xu Zixin.

Cai Xiaotang had no intention of looking down on her at all; instead, she said very earnestly, "As long as you have experience, that's fine. I can introduce you to a photographer."

"This photographer is..."

"His name is Jiesen, and he is quite famous in the circle."

Xu Zixin had been pretending to be aloof on the side.

Upon hearing the photographer's name, she couldn't remain calm.

"You really know Jiesen?"

"I do. When I held my wedding, he was the one who took the photos on-site."

Xu Zixin's lips moved, and she asked full of suspicion, "Can you really get Jiesen to do it? He is a big-shot figure in the industry."

Cai Xiaotang didn't know much about how others viewed Jiesen, but as for this young man in her eyes...

She curved her lips and smiled: "That guy is incredibly cocky. If he heard your praise, his tail would definitely reach the sky. However..."

Recalling the arrangements for the wedding, Cai Xiaotang added: "The shooting on the day of the wedding was originally supposed to be handled by Li He, but he went abroad that day to attend a very important show and didn't make it in time."

Li He...

Xu Zixin's eyes went wide.

She thought to herself, the woman in front of her was either bragging to the heavens or was incredibly powerful!

Under Xu Zixin's uncertain gaze, Cai Xiaotang called that photographer named Jiesen.

Cai Xiaotang chatted very easily, just like talking to a friend.

After a few words, she hung up the phone and said to Xu Zixin, "Do you have time the day after tomorrow?"

Xu Zixin was completely out of it; hearing Cai Xiaotang's words, she didn't react.

Seeing her like this, Cheng Xueli got anxious and hurriedly answered for her: "Yes, yes, no problem!"

"Then you go to his studio the day after tomorrow. Just say it was introduced by Cai Xiaotang. Jiesen will look at your qualifications, take some photos, and then help with recommendations."

"Okay, okay! Oh, you silly girl, are you stunned with joy? Why aren't you thanking her!"

As Cheng Xueli said this, she pinched Xu Zixin.

Xu Zixin finally came back to her senses.

An excited expression also slowly crept onto her cheeks.

She thanked Cai Xiaotang incoherently.

She thought to herself, this is the feeling of pulling strings that she wanted!!

Cheng Xueli was also so happy her face was glowing.

She even asked for Cai Xiaotang's home address, thinking that another day, she would pay a visit to express her gratitude.

Cai Xiaotang originally didn't want to say it, but she couldn't withstand Cheng Xueli's persistent pestering and finally had to give a string of addresses.

That address sounded very familiar.

Once Cheng Xueli parted ways with Cai Xiaotang, she hurriedly used her phone to look it up.

Then she discovered...

That lady was actually from the Li Family!

Come to think of it, she must be the one who arranged that maid for Xu Xiaoxiao!!

In an instant, Cheng Xueli was both jealous and envious.

She muttered, "That little bitch Xu Xiaoxiao clearly has such good resources, yet she won't introduce them to us; she's obviously afraid of you becoming famous!"

Xu Zixin also had an indignant look on her face.

However, starting from today, how things develop will no longer be controlled by Xu Xiaoxiao!

She, Xu Zixin, will be the one in control!

Xu Zixin held her chin high, her already arrogant face now wearing an expression of unbridled conceit.

Cheng Xueli was likewise full of anticipation for the future.

She even instigated Xu Zixin, "If she, Xu Xiaoxiao, can know these people, so can you! We will slowly take these resources into our own hands, then find an opportunity to ruthlessly trample Xu Xiaoxiao under our feet!"

Xu Zixin agreed with her mother's words.

Then, with a smile on the corner of her mouth, she said with a cold expression, "I will definitely bring down Xu Xiaoxiao!"

"That's right, however arrogant she is today, she will be that dejected tomorrow!"

The mother and daughter became more and more excited as they talked.

Their expressions were as if they had already brought down Xu Xiaoxiao.

But what they did not know was that as soon as Cai Xiaotang got into the car to go home, she told Xu Xiaoxiao about encountering Xu Zixin and Cheng Xueli.

Xu Xiaoxiao started to get a headache the moment she heard it.

Truly, some things are just impossible to guard against!

She raised her hand to rub her temples and said, "You don't need to intervene; let my younger sister venture out on her own."

"To be honest, venturing out on one's own is quite hard. Since we know people, why not give her a hand? It's not a difficult task."

Cai Xiaotang was also being kind.

But some people are simply not worth it.

Xu Xiaoxiao took a long breath and then said, "A greedy heart is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant; help once, and there will be another time, so it is best to stand by and watch from the beginning."

Hmm...

From this sentence of Xu Xiaoxiao's, Cai Xiaotang sensed a cold indifference.

Normally, one shouldn't have this kind of attitude toward family.

So, is Xu Xiaoxiao...

Cai Xiaotang wanted to inquire a little.

But Xu Xiaoxiao used the excuse of being a bit tired and hung up the phone first.

Now, only Cai Xiaotang was left holding her phone, completely confused.

However, since she understood what her friend meant, she stopped worrying about it.

Once Xu Zixin gets her foot in the door, she can just let her venture out on her own.

In Cai Xiaotang's view, this matter was considered a closed chapter.

But what she didn't expect was that very soon, she received a phone call from a friend complaining.

The person calling was that photographer named Jiesen.

As soon as the call connected, he began to vent, "Xiao Tang, we've known each other for a long time. If I've offended you in any way, just tell me directly and I'll change, but please don't torture me with some weirdo, okay!"