"We only took a couple of photos together and shook hands. Then, they said we’re welcome to visit the set at any time," said Qin Lianyi.The director hurriedly stepped forward with the two leading actors, introduced himself, and said with a smile, "It's our honor that Miss Qin and Mrs. Yi enjoy our drama. We'll work harder in filming the sequel!"The film crew was delighted that Qin Lianyi and Ling Yiran liked their work.After all, if the film crew ever ran into trouble, maybe these people could help them solve it. It was always better to have more connections."You can also visit us at any time. I can give you a more detailed filming schedule if you want," the director said."You have a more detailed schedule?" Qin Lianyi's eyes lit up."Yes, we do. We do..." However, the director stopped speaking halfway because the way Bai Tingxin looked at him was somewhat dangerous."Alright, it's almost noon now. Let's get something to eat first," said Bai Tingxin."Ah, I wanna go to the
Ling Yiran was relieved when she saw her confident smile. "I was afraid what they said would hurt you. But then again, have you and Bai Tingxin talked about getting married?""Not really, but..." Qin Lianyi smiled. "I know I'm the only one Tingxin loves. He has never loved others, so I don't care when we're getting married. I just want us to keep loving each other.""But...""Besides, I'm pregnant. I don't think I'm in the right shape to get married now. Do you want me to hold the wedding ceremony with a big belly? I want to wear a beautiful wedding dress!" quipped Qin Lianyi.Therefore, Ling Yiran said nothing.At noon, the four of them found a nearby restaurant and had lunch together in a private room.Qin Lianyi looked through the photos she took with the leading actors on her phone and asked Ling Yiran, "Why don't I give you a set when I print them out?""Sure," Ling Yiran blurted out."Sure?" Yi Jinli raised his eyebrows and looked at his wife. "What's the matter? Are you
Qin Lianyi immediately looked embarrassed. "I... I was just saying.""Just saying?" Bai Tingxin tugged at his tie. "Then why don't you tell us how these two actors are your cup of tea?"Qin Lianyi was immediately at a loss for words. Whatever she said turned out to be the wrong thing. Ling Yiran quickly smoothed things over. "Alright, alright, let's order first. We're all hungry. We can't let Lianyi starve!""Yes, let's order. Let's order!" Qin Lianyi said quickly.Therefore, the two women took the menu and huddled together to start ordering. Meanwhile, the two men looked at their own women with different expressions on their faces.Before long, the food Qin Lianyi and Ling Yiran ordered was served.The four began to eat, and Yi Jinli was halfway through his meal when he suddenly said, "Why do you women like to watch TV shows where two men fall in love?"'Huh?'Qin Lianyi and Ling Yiran looked at each other. Finally, Ling Yiran replied, "It's not that we like to watch TV show
"Really?" Yi Jinli looked at Ling Yiran, who was staring blankly at the scene in front of her. "Do you think it's enough too? If you don't, I can make it more pleasing to the eyes.""It's enough. It's enough," Ling Yiran said meekly in an instant.'In other words, is Jin still jealous?'It seemed she would have to comfort Jin when they got home.Yi Jinli then patted Bai Tingxin on the shoulder and sat back on his chair.Bai Tingxin looked at Yi Jinli thoughtfully, then said to the worried-looking Qin Lianyi nearby, "What's wrong? I thought you like watching these."Qin Lianyi rolled her eyes. "That doesn't mean I like seeing you and other men..." After a pause, she added, "Well, you guys would have kissed if I hadn't grabbed you.""It's nothing even if we kissed," said Bai Tingxin. It meant nothing to him unless she was the one he kissed.However, Qin Lianyi's jaw dropped as soon as he said that. "No. You can't kiss him! Bai Tingxin, only I can kiss you!"She kissed him on the
Then, he flicked Qin Lianyi on the forehead. "What on earth is going on in your head? How could I possibly fall for him? You're the only one I’d fall for!"However, thanks to what Yi Jinli just did, she started becoming concerned about him. Bai Tingxin wondered if he should thank Yi Jinli.She finally closed her eyes and fell asleep, feeling relieved after he said that.Bai Tingxin glanced at her sleeping face and continued driving.'Our wedding should be on the agenda too. I want her to be my wife, the official mistress of the Bai family!'...In the car, Ling Yiran asked Yi Jinli, "Would you have kissed Bai Tingxin if Lianyi hadn’t stopped you?"Yi Jinli raised his eyebrows and asked, "What about you? Did you want me to kiss him?"'This question is...' "You're my husband. How could I possibly expect you to kiss him?"He said nonchalantly, "Really? I thought you enjoyed watching these things but was too embarrassed to tell me. Otherwise, I would have known what TV shows you
"All of a sudden?" He glanced at her already bulging belly. Speaking of ‘all of a sudden’, it was because she had gotten pregnant. They were considered late to only be getting married now!Qin Lianyi also could not help smiling as she thought of this. She asked, "What made you suddenly think of marriage..."Halfway through her sentence, she seemed to recall something and said, "Did Yiran tell you about what happened when I went to the washroom today? You don't have to worry about it. Those two women were only blabbing about me when they said I’m a baby-making machine and you don’t even like me. I didn't take what they said to heart. You don't have to marry me in a hurry just for that."Bai Tingxin froze. "What's the matter? Did someone say that about you today?""Huh? You didn’t know about it?" Qin Lianyi froze.Bai Tingxin's face was cold. Although Ling Yiran had told him someone was gossiping about Lianyi behind her back, he did not expect them to be so mean.However, the woman
'Make up for it? He wants to make up for it? How many things is he planning on buying for the proposal?' Qin Lianyi was speechless.Once they arrived at the Qin family’s house, Qin Lianyi unbuckled the seat belt to get down but saw Bai Tingxin still sitting in his seat, seemingly in a daze."What's the matter? Aren’t you getting out?" she asked.As if he just suddenly came back to his senses, he looked at her, took a deep breath, and said, "I'm getting out."However, when Bai Tingxin went upstairs with Qin Lianyi while carrying so many things, Qin Lianyi suddenly looked at him and said, "What's the matter? Is it hot? Your forehead is sweating."She said as she held a tissue and slightly stood on her tiptoes to wipe off his sweat."I'm nervous," he answered."Nervous?" A look of surprise flashed through her eyes. "Why are you nervous? Haven’t you been seeing my parents very often these days? Besides, I'm sure they won't object when you tell them about us getting a marriage licens
Qin Lianyi urgently said, "Dad, the glass is full. It's spilling!"Mr. Qin then came to his senses and quickly stopped.The married couple looked at Bai Tingxin and asked in unison, "You're getting married?"Bai Tingxin answered affirmatively, "Yes, but Lianyi is too far along in her pregnancy. We can't have her be tired out by the wedding, so I plan to get the wedding license first. We'll have the wedding after the baby is born. I wonder if you're okay with that, Aunt and Uncle?""Yes, yes, of course!" Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin said with a smile. Their daughter's marriage had always been their biggest concern.The married couple had wondered when to make a subtle mention of marriage, but Bai Tingxin just said it right away."Do you have any requirements? I’ll do whatever I can.""All we want is for you to treat Lianyi well," said Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin.Bai Tingxin gave a slight nod when he heard that. "Okay, I'll play it by ear then."They had a peaceful dinner. Once it was over, B
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he