Ye Mo's eyes flickered for a moment, then he asked, " Sister Hong, do you really like Jiang Yiben?"
Mentioning Jiang Yiben, Zhu Hong's gaze softened, and she said, "Although Yiben has some bad habits, he is truly devoted to me. When my father passed away, he was the one who stayed by my side."
It was after that incident that she broke her principle of not having any romantic entanglements with her artists and decided to accept Jiang Yiben's pursuit.
During the three years they were together, Jiang Yiben was very considerate towards her, which made Zhu Hong feel that her principles were correct.
"Even though he grabbed my hand yesterday, you still think he's a good person?" Ye Mo said bluntly, asking her, "Do you know what Jiang Yiben said to me before he grabbed my hand yesterday? He told me to go to his room and rehearse with him... You don't really think that 'rehearsing with him' meant rehearsing with me, do you?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Hong's expression stiffened slightly.
Ye Mo said to her, "You're so focused on Jiang Yiben, but have you ever considered whether Jiang Yiben is as sincere as you are?"
"What do you mean by that?" Zhu Hong's heart stirred slightly, sensing that Ye Mo's words had a hidden meaning.
Now that Ye Mo had spoken, he had no intention of hiding it any longer.
"You know Mei Xia, Jiang Yiben tell you that she's his fellow townsman and classmate, so he wanted to help her out?" Ye Mo asked.
Zhu Hong looked surprised. "How did you know?"
Ye Mo didn't answer her question, but instead said directly, "Then let me tell you, you've been deceived. Mei Xia is indeed Jiang Yiben's classmate and fellow townsman, but they're not just classmates and fellow townsmen; she's also Jiang Yiben's ex-girlfriend!"
After saying that, Ye Mo suddenly shook his head and denied it, saying, "No, you can't call her an ex-girlfriend. After all, the two of them are still hooking up, and they're still Tiantian together in private. They're only doing it behind your Sister Hong!"
She stared intently at Zhu Hong, and the information revealed in her words sent chills down Zhu Hong's spine; she was utterly incredulous.
"... What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhu Hong retorted instinctively, her first reaction being disbelief in Ye Mo's words. She composed herself and, believing her argument to be reasonable, said, "If they really had that kind of relationship, why would Jiang Yiben introduce me to Mei Xia?"
When Jiang Yiben introduced her to Mei Xia, he directly told Mei Xia that she was his girlfriend and that they were dating. If Jiang Yiben and Mei Xia Mei Xia were really in a relationship, why was he so open about it when he introduced them?
Most importantly, if Mei Xia was really his girlfriend at the time, how could she have tolerated such a thing? So, after thinking about it calmly, Zhu Hong felt that Ye Mo's words were somewhat absurd.
Listening to her words, Ye Mo couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Jiang Yiben really understood Zhu Hong and knew how to manipulate people's psychology.
It was precisely because of his open and honest attitude that Zhu Hong never suspected his relationship with Mei Xia. After all, what normal person would introduce one of their girlfriends to "another girlfriend"?
However, it's quite obvious that neither of the two people Zhu Hong encountered were normal.
"That's because they can profit from you," Ye Mo scoffed. "From the very beginning, Jiang Yiben pursued you so that you would wholeheartedly contribute to his career... and then, somehow, you actually made him famous, so he introduced Mei Xia to you, hoping you would also make Mei Xia a star!"
"You asked why Mei Xia doesn't mind your existence? Of course! She needs you to make her famous like you made Jiang Yiben famous. How could she dare to fall out with you?"
"Moreover, she was fully aware of Jiang Yiben's pursuit of you from beginning to end!"
"From the very beginning, they were both plotting against you!"
To Zhu Hong, everything Ye Mo said was simply too shocking and too bizarre.
As Ye Mo spoke, the expression on her face kept changing until Ye Mo finished, at which point she gradually calmed down and asked, "How do I know if what you're saying is true or false?"
Ye Mo looked at her curiously. "I didn't ask you to believe me!"
Zhu Hong: "..." Your attitude leaves me speechless.
Ye Mo smiled at her and said, " Sister Hong, you're a smart woman. Whether what I said is true or false, I think you should have a way to verify it... I've said all I need to say. What you do next is up to you."
After saying that, she waved her hand, turned around and left, her departure very clean and efficient.
Once they reached a place where Zhu Hong couldn't see them anymore, Ye Mo asked 888: "How was it, 888? Did my departure just now have that carefree, detached air of leaving without a trace?"
888, that's just a self-proclaimed "host enthusiast," immediately exclaimed, "[Of course! Host, your appearance just now was so dashing, even extremely chivalrous! But host, why did you tell Zhu Hong about this melon?]"
Ye Mo smiled and said, "[It's probably because I can't stand some despicable men who use the guise of deep affection to deceive people!"]
So she doesn't mind being "kind" just once.
[There's nothing I can do, I'm just such a kind-hearted person.] She sighed sincerely, marveling at her own excellence.
***
Ye Mo was about to return to the film set to avoid Zhou Xiaoyu calling Shen Yan in tears again, unable to find him.
However, as she passed by the film crew next door, she accidentally caught a glimpse of Qiao Jiaojiao. Reflexively, Ye Mo dodged to the side. After she was out of sight, she was somewhat bewildered, thinking:
Why should I hide? I haven't done anything shameful!
Thinking this, she immediately prepared to leave her hiding place, when she heard Qiao Jiaojiao, coquettish voice. " Mr. He ~"
That "Mr. He" was delivered with such poignant emotion, so powerful and moving, that Ye Mo felt a jolt, goosebumps rising all over his body. He paused, his movement of getting up halting, and then shrank back down.
No way, no way? Is there gossip everywhere? I just came from one scandalous story, and now I'm caught up with another?
Ye Mo thought to himself Momo.
[Who is this Mr. He that Qiao Jiaojiao is calling?] she asked gossipily.
888 replied: [It's a business partner brought by the financial backer of the " Schemes of Intrigue " production team this morning, named He Mingzhang. The He Family family and your parents' Ye Family are old friends; the two families have a very good relationship, and the younger generation of both families is even engaged...]
At this point, 888 paused suddenly, but Ye Mo didn't notice it because her attention had been completely drawn to Qiao Jiaojiao and Mr. He.
" Mr. He, I heard you studied in Country D and started your own company. You're really young and accomplished..." Qiao Jiaojiao praised Mr. He. He in a sweet voice that could melt anyone's heart.
Ye Mo pricked up his ears, wanting to hear how Mr. He. He would answer, and then heard a clear voice ask with a hint of apology, "Excuse me, miss, do we know each other?"
"..."
Qiao Jiaojiao said anxiously, " Mr. He, don't you remember me? I'm from the ' Schemes of Intrigue ' film crew. My name is Qiao Jiaojiao. We just met this morning."