Chapter 128: Shao Jinpeng

Early the next morning, Su Xueyan slowly opened her eyes, her throat dry and sore.

Just as she tried to call out, a familiar voice came from beside her.

"Awake? How do you feel?"

Jiang Feng quickly handed her a cup of warm water, carefully helped her sit up, moving gently for fear of hurting her.

Su Xueyan leaned against the back of the sofa, her complexion still pale, but a few more shades of color than yesterday.

She took the cup, sipped a small mouthful, her voice hoarse.

"I... how long did I sleep... Damn, I have to go to the company; the endorsement ad shoot should wrap up today."

She had just finished speaking, and Su Lao walked in from the doorway; hearing it, he frowned, his tone tinged with reproach.

"Just woke up and already thinking about work? Your body is so weak now; taking care of yourself is the priority! Let someone else handle the filming matters."

"But Grandfather..."

Su Xueyan looked at Su Lao, her eyes full of determination.

"The wrap-up of the shoot is such an important matter; as the partner's boss, not attending would be rude. Moreover, Qing Yan Beauty will send people to the venue, and if I'm not there, I'm afraid something might go wrong."

Jiang Feng sat beside her, watching her frail yet persistent demeanor, feeling helpless inside.

"Otherwise, for the filming and wrap-up banquet, shall I go in your place? Yun Mengrou trusts me enough; if any issue arises, I can handle it."

"You go in my place?"

Su Xueyan was startled for a moment, then shook her head.

"No, but you're not familiar with the company's affairs; that would be too troublesome for you."

There was one more thing Su Xueyan didn't say.

She felt Yun Mengrou's attitude toward Jiang Feng was too ambiguous.

Therefore, she didn't really want the two to interact often.

"Xue Yan, I think Jiang Feng is right; how about this..."

Su Lao interrupted, "From today onward, Jiang Feng is the Chief Consultant of Su Group; he can represent you in all company matters. Having him go is steadier than you forcing yourself to go."

Su Xueyan looked at Su Lao's resolute gaze, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally nodded.

"Then... take extra care of your safety; if any unsolvable issue arises, call me anytime."

"Don't worry."

Jiang Feng smiled.

At ten a. m., a black Mercedes of Su Group parked at the villa entrance.

Jiang Feng even changed into a dark suit.

After bidding farewell to Su Xueyan and Su Lao, he got into the car and drove toward the filming set.

In the car, driver‑assistant Xiao Li handed over a document, his tone respectful.

"Consultant Jiang, this is the related material for Miss Yun Mengrou's endorsement of Qing Yan Beauty's advertisement. Qing Yan Beauty is an industry under the Shao Family in Jingcheng; for this wrap-up banquet, the Shao Family will also send representatives, reportedly the Third Young Master of Shao Family, Shao Jinpeng, will attend."

Jiang Feng took the document and flipped through a few pages quickly.

"Seems this Shao Family is not ordinary?"

"Yes,"

Xiao Li nodded, his voice lowered a few notches.

"The Shao Family wields great influence in Jingcheng, spanning real estate, beauty, and technology sectors. Shao Jinpeng is the most valued junior of the Shao Family; I've heard he's formidable, and many often try to ingratiate themselves with him."

Jiang Feng nodded in understanding, asked no further, but mentally noted the name.

Half an hour later, the car arrived at the suburban filming base.

The set had already been arranged, with crew coming and going.

Wearing a light pink dress, Yun Mengrou was sitting in the lounge touching up her makeup; when she saw Jiang Feng walk in, her eyes lit up instantly.

She immediately set down the mirror in her hand, hurried over, her tone full of delight.

"Jiang Feng! Why are you here? Did Sister Xue Yan send you?"

"Xue Yan isn't feeling well; I'm here on her behalf to check on the wrap-up matters."

Jiang Feng smiled and nodded, his gaze falling on her dress.

"Your condition looks good today; is the ad shoot going smoothly?"

"Quite smoothly, only a few shots left. I was originally worried that Sister Xue Yan's absence would be a bit of a regret, but I didn't expect you to come!"

Yun Mengrou's smiling eyebrows and eyes curved.

Obviously, Jiang Feng's arrival made this beauty queen very happy.

The makeup artists and assistants nearby watched Jiang Feng curiously, murmuring among themselves.

They only knew Yun Mengrou was especially invested in this collaboration, but hadn't expected it was because of Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng didn't bring up the past any further, just followed her to the filming area.

Watching her complete the final shots, Yun Mengrou was in excellent condition, full of camera presence.

Soon, the director called cut, and the whole set burst into applause.

The director smiled and walked over: "Miss Yun, Jiang Feng, today's shoot was extremely smooth! The evening wrap-up banquet must be celebrated properly!"

Yun Mengrou smiled and nodded, but her gaze quietly shifted toward Jiang Feng, as if she had something to say.

Jiang Feng noticed her look, and when the crew were packing up, he took the initiative to speak.

"Miss Yun, is there something you want to tell me?"

Yun Mengrou hesitated, sent assistant Anna to wait nearby, then pulled Jiang Feng into a secluded corner; her smile faded slightly, her tone tinged with resignation.

"Jiang Feng, actually... I have an unreasonable request and would like you to help me."

"Go ahead."

Jiang Feng looked at her serious expression, and felt a little puzzled.

"Tonight's wrap‑up banquet, Shao Family's Shao Jinpeng will be there."

Yun Mengrou gently bit her lip, lowering her voice a few levels.

"He has always wanted to pursue me; this time Qing Yan Beauty's endorsement was also specially assigned to me by him, just to use the work to get close to me. I've already refused him several times, but he simply doesn't listen, and even says he will publicly confess to me at this wrap‑up banquet…"

She paused, raised her head, her eyes full of pleading.

"Jiang Feng, I know this request is very presumptuous, but I really have no other way. I want to ask you… tonight pretend to be my boyfriend, help me block Shao Jinpeng, and make him completely give up."

As soon as this was said, Jiang Feng was a bit stunned; he hadn't expected Yun Mengrou to actually make such a request.

"Jiang Feng, could you help me? I really consider you a friend."

Yun Mengrou, such a great beauty, looked pitifully at him; Jiang Feng felt helpless and could only nod.

"Fine, but it's only a disguise… I won't be responsible for after‑sales."

"Hmph, you really think that's nice."

Upon hearing Jiang Feng's words, Yun Mengrou's cheeks instantly flushed crimson.

Soon, the filming crew and others rode to Xingguang Hotel.

Here is also Jiangcheng's more famous five‑star hotel; holding the wrap‑up banquet here also shows Qing Yan Beauty's emphasis on this event.

Yun Mengrou directly sat in Jiang Feng's car; the two got off, and just as they reached the entrance, a handsome tall man greeted them.

"Mengrou, you're finally back; you've really had a hard time these past days."

Yun Mengrou politely smiled at him: "Mr. Shao, hello."

The man was somewhat displeased, and blamed her.

"We've known each other so long, just call me Jinpeng, no need to be so formal."

Until this moment, the man seemed only then to have just noticed Jiang Feng.

Just watching Yun Mengrou cling affectionately to him, his eyes carried a hint of coldness.

"By the way, Mengrou, who is this?"