Entertainment from Divorce

On the morning of the tenth day of the first lunar month, the sunlight in Beijing shed its winter chill and became increasingly warm.

Inside the president's office in the Brilliant Entertainment office building, Tan Yue was already seated behind his desk, fully immersed in his work.

The desktop was neatly stacked with various documents, with the latest filming progress summary and set construction cost details submitted by the "Three-Body Problem" production team at the top.

He held the pen between his fingers, his gaze intently scanning each piece of data, occasionally making annotations on the edge of the document, his expression serious and capable.

Three days have passed since work began, and a backlog of tasks is coming in like a tidal wave.

We need to keep a close eye on the filming progress of "The Three-Body Problem," advance the preparation of two new programs in the program department, implement the new talent plan in the artist management department, and review the annual budget submitted by the finance department.

Tan Yue barely had time to drink water. The only thing he noticed was the warm goji berry tea on the corner of the table, which Chen Ye had specially brewed for him as a reminder that he should take care of his health no matter how busy he was.

Yesterday's trending topic has long since subsided. According to the public opinion summary sent by Mr. Wu from the public relations department, online discussions about Chen Ziyu's pregnancy have basically dissipated, with only a few entertainment bloggers reposting the news sporadically, and no negative escalation.

Tan Yue finally felt relieved.

He has always valued his family's privacy. If it weren't for the chance encounter and photo taken while shopping at the mall, he had planned to wait until Chen Ziyu's pregnancy was stable before discreetly informing his relatives and friends.

Now that the storm has subsided, he has focused all his energy back on his work.

A soft and respectful knock broke the silence inside the room.

"Come in," Tan Yue replied without looking up, his pen still rapidly annotating the document, his eyes never leaving the paper.

Chen Ye pushed open the door and walked in, carrying a thick folder in his hands, with a hesitant look on his face.

She had been by Tan Yue's side for many years and was always calm and decisive, rarely showing such hesitation.

Chen Ye tiptoed to the desk, gently placed the folder on the corner, and stood there without speaking immediately.

Tan Yue noticed something was wrong, stopped writing, looked up, and raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong? Just say what you want to say, don't be shy."

“President Tan,” Chen Ye took a deep breath and spoke slowly, his tone hesitant, “There’s something I’m not sure about. I didn’t think it was urgent and I didn’t need to bother you, but the situation has been getting worse these past few days, so I have to report it to you.”

"What is it?" Tan Yue leaned forward slightly, his expression calm, signaling for him to continue.

Chen Ye opened the folder and handed a stack of neatly printed letters of intent to cooperate to Tan Yue: "Since the news of President Chen's pregnancy was exposed, several maternal and infant brands have contacted us in the past few days, hoping to invite you and President Chen to serve as brand ambassadors together."

"We have received letters of intent from nineteen brands, covering multiple categories such as skincare products for pregnant women, baby formula, baby diapers, and maternity home products, including several high-end first-tier brands."

Upon hearing this, Tan Yue was taken aback at first, then a look of bewilderment appeared on his face as he reached out and picked up the letters of intent, flipping through a few pages.

Each letter contained a detailed cooperation plan, the core of which was to leverage his popularity and the loving image of the couple to create a warm and approachable brand persona. Some brands even offered extremely attractive endorsement fees, far exceeding the industry average.

"I really didn't expect that this news would attract so much 'business'." Tan Yue put down the letter of intent, leaned back in his chair, and shook his head helplessly. "These brands are very well-informed and quick to react."

He never imagined that his family's private life would be commercialized, let alone that Chen Ziyu, an ordinary person, would receive endorsement offers because of her pregnancy.

"Yes, I was also very surprised."

Chen Ye nodded and said truthfully, "When I first received one or two invitations, I thought you definitely wouldn't accept them, so I didn't dare bother you. But these past few days, the invitations have been increasing, and several brand representatives have even come to visit me in person, their attitudes very sincere. I really can't refuse them on my own, so I can only report this to you."

He knew Tan Yue's personality all too well; he valued his family's privacy extremely and would never expose his family to the public eye for the sake of profit, especially since Chen Ziyu was pregnant and needed peace and quiet.

Tan Yue's expression gradually turned serious, and he said firmly, "Reject all these invitations. Just say that Mr. Chen and I have no intention of endorsing maternal and infant brands, nor will we participate in any related business cooperation."

"In addition, if you receive similar invitations in the future, you don't need to report to me anymore. Just refuse them directly without leaving any room for negotiation."

His decisiveness stemmed from several reasons: firstly, he didn't want Chen Ziyu's pregnancy to be disrupted by commercial activities; secondly, he didn't want his unborn baby to become the focus of public attention too early; and thirdly, he rarely accepted endorsements, having only taken on high-quality, low-exposure public welfare endorsements in the past, and had never sacrificed his family's privacy for profit.

For him, the safety and well-being of his family is more important than any business interests.

"Yes, Mr. Tan, I understand." Chen Ye's hesitation vanished instantly. He had expected Tan Yue to make this decision, and he nodded quickly.

"I will contact all the brands now and decline their invitations one by one to prevent anyone from bothering me again."

"Okay, go ahead." Tan Yue waved his hand, watching Chen Ye walk out of the office with the folder in his arms, a helpless smile appearing on his face again.

He picked up his phone, opened the chat window with Chen Ziyu, and originally wanted to tell her about it, but he was afraid that she would find it annoying, so he put down his phone first and planned to tell her in person when he got home that night. He figured she would find it both funny and sad.

Putting his thoughts aside, Tan Yue picked up the expense details for "The Three-Body Problem" again, carefully checking each expenditure to ensure that the funds were used reasonably and without waste.

After all, this is a key project for the company this year, and strict control over funds is essential.

At 10 a.m., Tan Yue called Wang Hao, the chief producer of the "Three-Body Problem" series, to inquire in detail about the filming progress and logistical support.

Wang Hao reported that filming is progressing steadily, the actors are in good condition, and the special effects team has adjusted the script according to the feedback. Everything is proceeding as planned.

Tan Yue instructed him to ensure the logistical support for the crew, especially the actors' diet and rest, and to strictly control the filming quality, avoiding rushing the process.

After hanging up the phone, Tan Yue convened a special meeting of the artist management department.

Busy times always fly by, and before you know it, it's time to get off work.

After finishing the last document, Tan Yue stretched, rubbed his sore shoulders and brow, picked up his briefcase, and strode out of the office.

In the hallway, the employees were packing up to leave work. When they saw Tan Yue walking over, they all greeted him respectfully with relaxed smiles on their faces.

Tan Yue responded with a smile and walked briskly toward the elevator.

When she returned home, the living room was already filled with the aroma of food. Li Yulan and Chen's mother were busy in the kitchen, the clattering of pots and pans creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Chen Ziyu leaned back on the sofa, holding a parenting book in her hand. Her pregnant belly was slightly protruding, and she looked extremely gentle.

"You're back? Are you tired from work today?" Hearing the door open, Chen Ziyu looked up and immediately smiled. She put down her book and got up to greet him.

Tan Yue quickly stepped forward and pressed her down, saying, "Don't get up, just sit down and be careful."

He sat down next to Chen Ziyu, gently touched her belly, and asked in a tender tone, "Has the baby been good today? Has she been fussy?"

"She's very well-behaved. She moved a few times this afternoon, as if she was interacting with me," Chen Ziyu said with a smile, her eyes full of maternal tenderness.

You seem busier than usual today. Is there a lot of work at the company?

"Yeah, there's a lot to do since we started, it's all piled up." Tan Yue nodded with a smile, "But it's mostly done, things will get easier gradually."

"Dinner's ready!" Li Yulan called out with a smile as she walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of steamed fish.

Chen's mother followed behind, carrying a plate of stir-fried vegetables, and soon the table was filled with a sumptuous meal.

The family sat around the dining table, enjoying their dinner in a harmonious atmosphere.

Li Yulan kept putting food on Chen Ziyu's plate, urging her to eat more and replenish her nutrition.

Chen's mother then put a piece of spare rib on Tan Yue's plate, telling him to nourish his body.

Tan Zhaohe sat to the side, occasionally chatting with Tan Yue about company matters, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

After eating a few bites, Tan Yue remembered the endorsement offer he received during the day and couldn't help but laugh as he said, "There's something that happened today that you'll definitely find funny."

"Since the news of Tzuyu's pregnancy was revealed, many maternal and infant brands have approached me in the past few days, wanting to invite Tzuyu and me to be spokespersons. They have invited me for everything from milk powder and diapers to skincare products for pregnant women. I have received a total of nineteen invitations."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ziyu almost spat out the food in her mouth.

She put down her chopsticks, covered her mouth, and laughed, a look of bewilderment on her face: "Huh? Is that so? I'm not a celebrity, yet a brand invites me to be their spokesperson? That's outrageous!"

She never imagined that she, an ordinary person, would receive so much attention because of her pregnancy, and even receive endorsement offers; it was far beyond her expectations.

“You bet I think it’s pretty outrageous too,” Tan Yue said with a smile. “Those brands said that our image as a loving couple fits their brand’s warm and cozy concept, and that your good condition during pregnancy can boost their reputation.”

“I’ve already told Chen Ye to turn them all down. We want to live a quiet life and don’t want to be bothered by these business matters.”

“You did the right thing.” Chen Ziyu nodded and said seriously, “I never liked to be in the spotlight, and I don’t want my pregnancy to be commercialized. Let’s just quietly wait for the baby to be born.”

Li Yulan chimed in, "Yes, that's a good refusal! Ziyu is pregnant, she can't be distracted by these things, taking good care of her health is the most important thing."

Chen's mother nodded in agreement: "Yes, those endorsement offers look glamorous, but they're actually quite troublesome. They require exposure, and Ziyu is pregnant and can't handle that. It's better to decline them to avoid future problems."

The family members shared the same idea: a stable life was more important than commercial interests.

Halfway through dinner, Li Yulan put down her chopsticks, looked at Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu with a serious expression, and slowly said, "Xiao Yue, Ziyu, your father and I have discussed it and we want to go back to Jishui first."

Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu's smiles froze instantly. Chen Ziyu quickly asked, "Mom, why do you suddenly want to go back to Jishui? Are you not used to living here? Or is there something we've done wrong?"

She was filled with reluctance. Li Yulan had lived here for so long, taking meticulous care of her daily life and treating her like her own daughter. Now that she was going back to Jishui, she couldn't help but feel sad.

“No, I’m very comfortable living here. With you all here and your mother by my side, I’m happy every day,” Li Yulan said with a smile, her tone gentle and earnest.

"There are still some trivial matters to take care of at home, and the yard needs to be pruned since no one took care of it during the Lunar New Year. The flowers and plants also need to be pruned, and the house needs to be ventilated and cleaned."

"I'll come back after I've taken care of things at home. I'll take good care of you and stay with you during your pregnancy."

Upon hearing this, Tan Yue's reluctance gradually dissipated.

"Mom, you can go back if you want. Things at home are more important. Be careful on your journey. Let us know when you get to Jishui. Call me anytime if you need any help."

Chen Ziyu suppressed her reluctance and nodded: "Mom, don't worry about going back. I will take good care of myself. Come back as soon as you've finished dealing with things at home. We're all waiting for you. When you get to Jishui, take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself. Don't exhaust yourself taking care of the yard and the house."

"Okay, okay, I understand." Li Yulan looked at Chen Ziyu's reddened eyes and felt a little reluctant to part with him.

She reached out and gently touched Chen Ziyu's head. "Ziyu, you must take good care of yourself. Eat on time, go for your prenatal checkups on time, don't stay up late, and if you feel unwell, be sure to tell Xiaoyue immediately. Don't try to tough it out."

"Okay, I understand, Mom. Don't worry." Chen Ziyu nodded.

Looking at Li Yulan, Chen's mother smiled and said, "Yulan, you can go back without worry. I'll take care of Ziyu. Just focus on handling things at home. Don't worry about this place, and don't rush back."

"Thank you, sister." Li Yulan held Chen's mother's hand, her face full of gratitude. "With you taking care of Ziyu, I can finally rest easy. I know you're meticulous, and you'll definitely take better care of her than I do."

“We’re all family, it’s too formal to say such things,” Chen’s mother said with a smile. “Once you’ve finished dealing with things at home, come back and we’ll take care of Ziyu together and wait for the baby to be born.”

Tan Zhaohe also spoke up, "Xiaoyue, I'll go back with your mother. I can help with things at home and keep your mother company. No matter how busy you are at the company, you should make time to accompany Ziyu for walks and prenatal checkups. She's pregnant and needs someone to be with her the most."

"Dad, I understand. Don't worry, I will take good care of Ziyu and I will definitely not let you worry." Tan Yue nodded seriously, his tone firm.

After dinner, the family packed their luggage together.

Li Yulan opened her suitcase and carefully packed her clothes and toiletries.

Chen Ziyu stood to the side, helping Li Yulan fold her clothes. (End of Chapter)