Entertainment from Divorce

In the blink of an eye, more than half of the first month of the lunar calendar has passed, and early spring has quietly arrived in the capital with a touch of warmth.

The biting cold wind gradually dissipated, and sunlight shone through the clouds, gently covering every corner of Ruishan Community.

Forsythia blooms in succession along the wall, its tender yellow petals adorning the branches, and falling softly in the breeze.

In the fitness area, several elderly people brought children to bask in the sun and practice Tai Chi. The children's laughter and the elderly's conversation blended together, creating a peaceful and idyllic scene.

This is Tan Yue's first day off since starting work this year.

Since the start of the project, he has been immersed in his busy work, handling everything personally, from filming "The Three-Body Problem" and preparing for variety shows to managing artists and the company. He is busy until late at night almost every day.

Today, he finally had some free time, so he specially canceled all his work schedule, wanting only to quietly spend time with Chen Ziyu and make up for the time he had missed.

Around eight o'clock in the morning, the sunlight had already climbed onto the windowsill of the villa, gently spilling onto the carpet in the bedroom.

Chen Ziyu was still leaning against the headboard, holding a parenting book in her hand.

Tan Yue sat on the edge of the bed, carefully massaging her calves.

As her pregnancy progressed, Chen Ziyu occasionally experienced swelling in her calves. Whenever Tan Yue had free time, he would massage her legs gently, afraid of hurting her.

"Don't you have to go to the company today?" Chen Ziyu put down her book, looked down at Tan Yue's serious expression, and her eyes were full of tenderness.

“I’m not going. I’ll spend today with you.” Tan Yue looked up, smiled, and pinched her cheek. “I’ve been busy for half a month since the beginning of the year. I deserve a day off. I’ll take you for a stroll in the garden and let you soak up some sun.”

"That's great!" Chen Ziyu's face lit up with a childlike smile, her voice filled with undisguised joy.

During this period, Tan Yue left early and returned late every day, and the two had very little time together.

Although she understood his busy schedule, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

She was naturally overjoyed to have a whole day to spend with him.

Tan Yue got up, took the loose maternity dress and warm coat from Chen Ziyu, patiently helped her put them on, and then bent down to tie her shoelaces.

"Slow down, don't rush." ​​He said as he worked, "It's a bit windy outside, wear something warm so you don't catch a cold."

Mother Chen came in carrying a bowl of warm water and said with a smile, "Take your time getting ready. I've made you some white fungus and lotus seed soup. Have a bowl before you leave to replenish your energy."

"Thank you, Mom." Chen Ziyu nodded with a smile, and Tan Yue helped her to the living room and sit on the sofa.

Chen's mother served the white fungus soup. The white fungus in the bowl was stewed until soft and tender, the lotus seeds were sweet, and a few red dates were added. It looked very appetizing.

Tan Yue picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, blew on it to cool it down, and then held it to Chen Ziyu's lips: "Try it quickly, Mom's stew is definitely delicious."

Chen Ziyu opened her mouth and ate it. The sweet but not cloying taste spread on her tongue. She smiled and said, "It's so delicious. Mom, you should eat some too."

The family sat around the sofa, slowly drinking white fungus soup and chatting about everyday things, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

Chen's mother instructed, "When you go for a walk in the garden, don't go too far. If Ziyu gets tired, find a place to sit down and rest. Don't push yourself too hard."

"Okay, Mom," Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu said in unison.

After getting everything ready, Tan Yue helped Chen Ziyu out of the villa.

The air in the neighborhood is exceptionally fresh, carrying the fragrance of earth and forsythia. Taking a deep breath makes one feel refreshed.

Tan Yue carefully supported Chen Ziyu's arm, slowed down, and walked slowly along the stone path, afraid that she would get tired if she walked too fast.

Along the stone path, tender green shoots have sprouted on the lawns, and several weeping willows have grown branches that sway gently in the breeze, as if welcoming the arrival of spring.

Occasionally, a few sparrows would land on the branches, chirping and adding a touch of life to the scene.

In the nearby children's area, several children were playing on the slide, their cheerful laughter infectious to everyone around them.

“Things have been going well at the company lately, so don’t worry about it. Just focus on your pregnancy,” Tan Yue said softly as they walked, her tone steady. “The filming of ‘The Three-Body Problem’ is progressing a bit faster than expected. We’ve already completed one-third of the filming. The scenes at the Red Coast Base turned out very well, and Director Lu and the special effects team are very satisfied. The variety show ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage Meets You’ will start filming next week, and the guests have already been confirmed.”

He paused, then continued, "The artist management department..."

Chen Ziyu listened quietly, nodding occasionally, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

She knew that Tan Yue had specifically told her these things because he was afraid that she would worry about company matters and be distracted from her pregnancy.

"I knew you could handle it," she said softly, her voice tinged with concern. "But don't push yourself too hard. I've noticed you've lost weight lately. You're leaving early and coming home late every day, managing such a big company all by yourself. It must be incredibly tiring."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and touched Tan Yue's cheek, noticing that he looked thinner than before.

“In the past, we always worked together. I was in charge of external affairs, running collaborations and negotiating resources, while you were in charge of internal affairs, managing the various departments of the company. When major issues arose, we would discuss them together and lend a hand to each other. We never felt this tired.”

Chen Ziyu's tone was full of guilt as she said, "Now that I'm pregnant, I can't help you with anything, and all the pressure is on you. I always feel guilty about it."

She recalled the days when the two of them worked hard together. Back then, Brilliant Entertainment was just a small company in China. She would travel between various partners every day, discussing projects and securing resources, often working until late at night.

Tan Yue stayed at the company, managing employees, polishing scripts, and coordinating artists.

Although they were both busy, they always supported each other. Whenever she finalized a major collaboration or he produced a great film, they would share it with each other immediately. The feeling of fighting side by side is still incredibly heartwarming to think about.

Tan Yue took her hand, kissed it gently, and said in a tender yet firm tone, "Silly girl, why are you being so formal with me? You're pregnant, so just focus on your pregnancy and that's the biggest help you can give me. Besides, I can manage the company perfectly well on my own, so you don't need to worry about it."

He said with a smile, "The first few days of the year were indeed a bit cumbersome. Each department had to set annual plans, submit budgets, and there was a pile of work to handle, so it was a bit hectic. Now all the processes are streamlined, and the directors of each department can handle things independently. It's much less stressful and easier now than before."

To put Chen Ziyu's mind at ease, he added, "Yesterday I told Chen Ye that they don't need to consult me ​​about everything anymore. They can make decisions on routine tasks themselves, and only come to me when there are major issues. This way, I can spend more time with you and won't have to be at the company every day."

Looking into his gentle eyes, Chen Ziyu felt her guilt gradually dissipate, replaced by a deep sense of warmth.

She knew that Tan Yue always kept his word, and if he said he could handle it, he definitely could.

"That's good. Don't try to handle everything yourself. Delegate when you should, and don't exhaust yourself," she advised.

The two walked slowly, and when they passed a bench, Tan Yue helped Chen Ziyu sit down to rest.

He took out a cushion he had prepared beforehand from his pocket, placed it behind her back, and then tidied her wind-blown hair. Chen Ziyu leaned back in her chair, looking at the beautiful spring scenery before her, and suddenly said softly, "It's all my fault. My pregnancy has affected your filming. You used to make a movie every year. But this year, because you had to take care of me and manage the company, even the preparation for the new movie was delayed."

His tone was full of guilt.

She knew that making movies was Tan Yue's passion. From a well-known domestic director to an internationally renowned director, Tan Yue had devoted too much effort to the film industry, and he had maintained a pace of making one film every year for many years.

Now that she's pregnant, this rhythm has been disrupted, and she can't help but feel a little guilty.

Upon hearing this, Tan Yue couldn't help but laugh and gently ruffled her hair: "Silly girl, what are you saying? How can I blame you?"

“When I was filming movies before, you always told me to rest well and not to stay up late, worried that I would ruin my health. Now it’s perfect, I don’t have to go to the set and stay up late filming, so I can rest more and spend more time with you, isn’t that great?”

He sat down next to Chen Ziyu, held her hand, and looked at her with tender and deep eyes.

"Moreover, both I and Brilliant Entertainment have been moving forward at a rapid pace over the years."

"I make one film every year, from domestic to international productions, and I've won many awards and built up a good reputation."

"The company has grown from a small domestic company to a second-tier international entertainment company, gradually establishing itself. We have always been moving forward, never stopping to catch our breath or having time to reflect."

"Now is the perfect opportunity. Since you're pregnant and I don't have to make movies, I can take some time to reflect."

Tan Yue continued slowly, "For me, settling down is not about stagnation, but about starting afresh. I can calm down and think more about new film themes. Now that I have the time, I can properly conceive of them."

He paused, then continued, "For the company, it also needs time to mature. We are currently a second-tier international company. If we want to become a first-tier company, we can't rely on just one work or one artist. We need to build a solid foundation."

"I want to cultivate more promising new talents, optimize the company's management structure, and expand into higher-quality international resources. During this time, I can properly plan the company's future development so that Brilliant Entertainment can go further and more steadily."

Chen Ziyu listened quietly, her eyes full of agreement.

She knew Tan Yue was right; they had indeed moved too fast over the years, too fast to stop and reflect.

Having this opportunity to slow down and reflect is a good thing for both Tan Yue personally and Brilliant Entertainment.

"You're right, I was too impatient," she said with a smile. "I really need to take some time to reflect and build a solid foundation so that I can move forward more steadily."

“That’s right.” Tan Yue said with a smile, reaching out to gently touch Chen Ziyu’s pregnant belly. “Besides, I can spend more time with the baby and watch him grow up day by day. After he is born, I can take him and you to see the movie I made. Isn’t that wonderful?”

As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Ziyu's belly moved slightly, as if the baby was responding to them.

“Look, even the baby agrees with you.” Chen Ziyu smiled and took Tan Yue’s hand, placing it on her belly. “He just moved; he must have heard us talking.”

Tan Yue gently placed his hand on her pregnant belly, feeling the throbbing of the tiny life inside, his eyes filled with doting affection and tenderness.

At that moment, all the busyness and fatigue vanished, leaving only a heart full of peace and happiness.

The two sat on a bench, basking in the warm sunshine, and chatted.

Chen Ziyu talked about the pigeon soup her mother made for her yesterday, the WeChat messages her parents sent her from Jishui, and how her sister-in-law An Nuan helped take care of Grandma Wang.

Tan Yue then recounted some interesting stories from the company.

After resting for more than ten minutes, Tan Yue helped Chen Ziyu to her feet and they continued to stroll around the garden.

Looking at the beautiful scenery before him, Chen Ziyu smiled contentedly, and the gloom of the past few days dissipated considerably.

Tan Yue carefully supported her, walking slowly and stopping from time to time to let her rest for a while.

He knew that Chen Ziyu was prone to fatigue after becoming pregnant, so he didn't dare let her walk for too long.

As they walked, they chatted about life after the baby's birth.

Chen Ziyu said she wanted to create a cozy nursery for her baby.

Tan Yue said she wanted to buy a lot of toys for the baby, and that when the baby got a little older, she would take him to Jishui and travel abroad so that he could see the world.

We chatted for more than half an hour before it was over.

Chen Ziyu gradually felt tired and slowed down.

"Are you tired?" Tan Yue noticed her fatigue and asked softly.

"A little." Chen Ziyu nodded and said with a smile, "I'm a bit tired after walking around for so long."

"Then let's go home and rest." Tan Yue helped her and slowly walked back.

When Chen got home, his mother had already prepared lunch, and the table was full of delicious food.

"Are you tired from shopping? Go wash your hands and eat. I specially made chicken soup for Ziyu to help her recover," Chen's mother said with a smile.

Tan Yue helped Chen Ziyu sit down, picked up a spoon, ladled a bowl of chicken soup for her, and then picked out a piece of chicken and handed it to her bowl: "Try it quickly, the chicken soup that Mom makes is the most nourishing."

Chen Ziyu took the bowl and sipped the chicken soup. The warm broth slid down her throat and warmed her heart.

Looking at the gentle Tan Yue beside her and the kind Chen mother, she felt a surge of happiness.

During lunch, Tan Yue told Chen's mother about their conversation in the garden.

Chen's mother smiled and said, "Xiao Yue is right. It's time to take a break. You two have worked so hard these past few years, busy building your careers. Now you have the opportunity to slow down, spend time with your family, and reflect on yourselves. It's a good thing."

"Ziyu, just focus on your pregnancy and don't think too much. Xiaoyue will take care of things at the company, and I will take care of things at home. You don't need to worry about anything."

"Okay, Mom." Chen Ziyu nodded, a smile on her face.

In the afternoon, sunlight streamed into the living room through the windows.

Tan Yue helped Chen Ziyu rest on the sofa. After Chen's mother finished cleaning up the dishes, she brought them some fruit.

This day off was free of busy work and tedious tasks, filled only with the company of family and the peaceful warmth of time. (End of Chapter)