Entertainment from Divorce

In Ye Wen's living room, warm yellow light shines on the light wood floor, making the whole space feel exceptionally cozy.

The tableware on the table had just been cleared away, with half a glass of red wine still remaining in the glass, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of food and gardenias.

The potted gardenias on the balcony are in full bloom, with pure white petals and a delicate fragrance.

Chen Ye changed into a beige loungewear set, sat on the sofa, holding a peeled apple in her hand, and took small bites.

Ye Wen sat beside her, holding a well-worn copy of "A History of the Development of Chinese Cinema," but she didn't look at it. Instead, she turned her head to look at her daughter, speaking in a casual tone.

"Is Brilliant Entertainment busy lately? Last time you mentioned that since the company was promoted to a world-class level, we've received a lot more offers for overseas collaborations."

"I'm very busy."

Chen Ye swallowed the apple in his mouth and took a tissue to wipe the corner of his mouth.

"Especially General Manager Tan, almost all the company's affairs, big and small, fall on his shoulders. Every day, the documents pile up like small mountains, and I have to make several trips to deliver them. There's also the overseas distribution department. The overseas launch plan for 'Time Ticks' is underway, and we're coordinating all sorts of details with overseas partners. He's working overtime every day."

Ye Wen nodded, her fingertips lightly tapping the pages of the book. Suddenly, as if remembering something, she smiled and asked, "Speaking of which, according to your boss Tan's usual pace, shouldn't he be preparing for a new movie by now?"

“Interstellar was released at the end of last year, and it’s been almost a year now. He used to be the type to start conceiving the next movie as soon as he finished one.”

As the director of the State Administration of Culture, Ye Wen has always paid close attention to Tan Yue's creative progress.

Tan Yue's talent is widely recognized in the industry, and every work she has done brings surprises. In particular, the success of "Interstellar" in the international market has made her even more eager for Tan Yue's next work.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ye paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mom, you don't know? President Chen is already pregnant. How could President Tan possibly have time to come up with ideas for a new movie?"

Chen Ye continued, "Right now, President Tan is completely focused on taking care of President Chen and handling company affairs. He can only squeeze in spare moments to work on the science fiction TV series script he was writing before."

"pregnant?"

Ye Wen looked surprised and unconsciously closed the book in her hand.

"No wonder when I saw Ziyu at the last meeting, her complexion looked more radiant than before, and she walked a little slower. I thought she was just too tired lately, but I didn't expect she's pregnant! This is such wonderful news!"

She carefully recalled the industry exchange meeting two weeks ago.

Chen Ziyu wore a loose light blue dress. Her usual decisive and efficient demeanor had toned down considerably. She also spoke more slowly and occasionally touched her lower abdomen unconsciously.

At the time, everyone was discussing industry trends, so she didn't think too deeply about it.

Looking back now, those subtle changes were all natural signs of pregnancy.

"That's right! President Tan and President Chen are both very happy. President Tan is now treating President Chen like a princess. The kitchen has been specially instructed to prepare meals for the private rooms in the company restaurant according to the pregnant woman's diet every day. If President Chen goes to eat a little late, President Tan will personally deliver the food to her office."

Chen Ye shared with a smile, her tone full of envy.

"We all joke that Mr. Tan is now half CEO of the company and half a stay-at-home dad in preparation."

Upon hearing this, Ye Wen smiled with satisfaction: "Ziyu is very career-oriented. It's not easy for her to work hard alongside Tan Yue for so many years."

"Now that she's pregnant, she should take a good rest and let Tan Yue take on more responsibility."

She paused, her tone certain, and continued, "Judging from this, Tan Yue probably really won't have the energy to make new movies in the next year or two. Taking care of a pregnant woman is already exhausting, and the company has just been promoted to a world-class level, which is a crucial period for its stable development. He simply can't find the time to polish the script or stay on set."

"I think so too."

Chen Ye nodded and said, "President Tan is so busy every day that he doesn't have a moment to spare. He handles company affairs in the morning, writes a script in his spare time in the afternoon, and accompanies President Chen for a walk and prenatal check-up in the evening. Even his weekends are packed. Even if he wanted to make a new movie, he wouldn't have the energy."

Ye Wen sighed softly. Although she felt a little regretful that she couldn't see Tan Yue's new work sooner, she felt more understanding and blessings.

"That's good. Career is important, but family is even more important. Ziyu's pregnancy is a big deal. The fact that Tan Yue can focus on family and company stability shows that he is mature and steady. Ziyu didn't marry the wrong man."

She picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip of warm water.

"Once the child is born and the company's development has stabilized, Tan Yue will have plenty of time to create, and perhaps he will be able to produce even better works then."

Ruishan Residential Area.

The living room in Tan Yue's home was also filled with a warm and cozy atmosphere.

The crystal chandelier cast a soft glow, and a plush cashmere blanket covered the sofa.

Chen Ziyu leaned back on the sofa, covered with a thin blanket that Tan Yue had just brought. Her mother sat beside her, holding an embroidery hoop and embroidering a small garment.

On the pink silk, there is an adorable little rabbit pattern embroidered with fine stitches, making it lifelike.

Tan Yue sat on the single sofa opposite, holding a draft of the script for "The Three-Body Problem" in his hand, but he didn't look at it. Instead, his gaze fell gently on Chen Ziyu, and he would occasionally remind her, "Lean back more comfortably. Don't sit too hard. Do you want to lie down for a while?"

"No need, this is quite comfortable."

Chen Ziyu smiled and shook her head, reaching out to stroke her still-flat stomach, her eyes filled with maternal tenderness.

"The little clothes Mom embroidered are so pretty. I wonder if it's for a boy or a girl. If it's a girl, pink would be perfect. If it's a boy, should we change the color?"

"Boys and girls alike can wear it, pink is fine too, kids look cute in anything."

Chen's mother put down her embroidery frame, picked up the fruit plate next to her, and handed Chen Ziyu a strawberry.

"I've also prepared some blue silk, and I'll embroider another one later, so that both boys and girls can wear it."

The three chatted for a while, then Chen's mother suddenly looked at Tan Yue, her tone filled with curiosity: "Xiao Yue, now that you've finished your work at the company, have you thought about when to shoot a new movie?"

"Your dad and I both watched your previous film, Interstellar. It was really well made. My old friends all asked me when you're going to make a new one. They're waiting to go to the cinema to support you."

Upon hearing this, Tan Yue put down the script draft in his hand and showed a gentle smile: "Mom, there are no plans to shoot a new movie for the time being."

Tan Yue looked at Chen Ziyu and said, "Now that Ziyu is pregnant, I have to take good care of her and not let her get tired; the company has just been promoted to a world-class level, and there are a lot of things to deal with, such as overseas cooperation, project advancement, and talent training, so I don't have time to prepare for the new movie." "Making a movie is a very demanding thing. From script polishing to filming and production, and then to post-production promotion, it takes at least one or two years, and in between, you have to travel frequently and stay up late."

He paused, his tone full of responsibility, and continued, "If I go to make movies, I won't be able to take good care of Tzuyu, nor will I be able to manage the company with all my heart. I can't manage both, so it's better to do the things in front of me well first."

"I support you."

Chen Ziyu held Tan Yue's hand, feeling the warmth on her fingertips.

"You're already busy enough with company matters. You're dealing with documents, attending meetings, and coordinating collaborations every day, often working late into the night. If you were to film a movie on top of that, you wouldn't even have time to rest. Your body won't be able to handle it."

"Movies can be made anytime, but taking care of the baby and ensuring the company's continued growth are the most important things right now."

She knew Tan Yue's passion for film and understood that he had always harbored creative ideas, but as his wife, she was more concerned about his health and hoped that he could focus on his family and company.

The company is currently at a critical stage of development, and she cannot overwork herself after becoming pregnant. The burden of the company is entirely on Tan Yue's shoulders. He has already worked hard enough, and we really can't let him be distracted by the movie.

“Ziyu is right, you really can’t afford to be distracted right now. Taking care of the pregnant woman and managing the company are enough to keep you busy. It’s okay to put the movie on hold for now.”

Chen's mother nodded, her tone tinged with concern, and continued, "Don't worry, I'll take care of Ziyu. Her diet, daily life, prenatal checkups—I'll arrange everything perfectly. You won't have to worry about anything. You just need to focus on your company matters."

Tan Yue felt a surge of warmth in his heart and tightened his grip on Chen Ziyu's hand.

"Thank you, Mom, and thank you, Ziyu. With you both here, I can handle company matters with peace of mind. Actually, I've been thinking that even though we're not filming any new movies for the time being, we can't be completely inactive, otherwise the company's film and television production rhythm will be disrupted, and we'll let down the audience's expectations."

"Oh? So what are your plans?" Chen Ziyu asked curiously, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes.

Tan Yue picked up the draft script of "The Three-Body Problem" on the table and said with a smile, "Wasn't I writing the script for this science fiction TV series before? Although the progress was slow, it was still moving forward. I was thinking of polishing this script first, and then handing it over to the company's director for filming."

"Firstly, the shooting schedule for TV series is relatively flexible, unlike movies where you have to stay on set for a long time; secondly, this subject matter is relatively novel in China, and if it can be filmed well, it can not only fill the gap in the company's science fiction TV series field, but also further enhance the company's reputation and influence."

He paused, then continued, "Also, hasn't the company signed a few promising new directors?"

"For example, Lu Chuan's previous tourism promotional video was very well received. He has great ideas on camera language and control of details. If the script of 'The Three-Body Problem' is polished and matured, it can be handed over to them for training. This can cultivate talents and inject fresh blood into the company."

"That's a great idea!"

Chen Ziyu's eyes lit up, and her tone was full of agreement.

"Science fiction TV series are very popular in the market now, especially after Interstellar. Audiences have high expectations for science fiction. If our company can launch a high-quality science fiction TV series, it will definitely gain good word-of-mouth and ratings."

Chen Ziyu nodded to himself and said, "Moreover, entrusting the filming to a new director can give them a chance to showcase their talents, which is also beneficial to the company's talent development."

Although Chen's mother didn't know much about the film and television industry, she thought the idea was sound.

"As long as you think it's feasible, that's fine. Mom doesn't understand these things, but I support your decision. Don't worry, I'll take care of Ziyu. You just need to focus on polishing the script and managing the company without any worries."

Tan Yue felt a warmth in her heart, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

He knew that although he couldn't make new movies for the time being, steadily advancing the projects he was currently working on could still contribute to the company's development.

Moreover, with Chen's mother taking care of Chen Ziyu, he can focus more on handling company affairs and polishing the script without being distracted by both.

As night deepened, Chen's mother tidied up the embroidery frame and fruit plate, told Chen Ziyu to rest early, and then returned to her guest room.

Only Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu remained in the living room, where the lighting was soft and the atmosphere was warm.

Tan Yue helped Chen Ziyu up and carefully tidied the blanket for her: "It's getting late, let's go back to our room and rest. You can't stay up late now."

"Okay." Chen Ziyu nodded, leaned against Tan Yue's chest, and slowly walked towards the bedroom.

Back in the bedroom, Tan Yue made up Chen Ziyu's bed and poured her a glass of warm milk, handing it to her: "Drink some milk, it will help you sleep."

Chen Ziyu took the milk, sipped it, and watched Tan Yue's busy figure, her heart filled with happiness: "A Yue, you don't need to be so careful. I'm only newly pregnant now, I'm not that delicate."

"In my heart, you and the baby are the most important people, and I can never be too careful."

Tan Yue sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking Chen Ziyu's hair, his tone full of doting affection.

"Don't stay up too late on your phone at night, and get some rest. You also need to pay attention to your diet; avoid raw, cold, and spicy foods. I've already told the kitchen to prepare meals for you according to the pregnancy diet every day. I've also noted down the dates for your prenatal checkups, and I'll go with you then."

Chen Ziyu smiled and nodded, placing the empty milk glass on the bedside table: "I know, I remember everything you said. Don't overwork yourself. Remember to rest when you're not handling company affairs. Don't stay up all night for the script. Health is the foundation of everything."

"I will." Tan Yue leaned down and gently kissed Chen Ziyu's forehead. "Go to sleep, I'll stay here with you."

Chen Ziyu closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.

Tan Yue sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching her sleeping face, his heart filled with peace and anticipation.

He knew that he would be even busier in the days to come.

We must manage the company well and ensure that Brilliant Entertainment steadily develops while maintaining its position as a second-tier global player.

We also need to take good care of Chen Tzu-yu and the baby, and keep them safe and healthy.

They also need to find time to polish the script for "The Three-Body Problem" to contribute to the company's film and television production.

But he didn't feel tired; on the contrary, he was full of energy.

Family happiness, career responsibility, and passion for creation have all become the driving force for his progress.

He believes that as long as he is down-to-earth and does everything step by step, he will be able to balance family and career, allowing Brilliant Entertainment to shine even brighter and filling his small family with more laughter.

Tan Yue gently turned off the bedside lamp, leaving only a soft nightlight. (End of Chapter)