Entertainment from Divorce

Saturday morning.

Ruishan Residential Area.

Tan Yue slept in late, a rare occurrence, without being woken up by the alarm clock or work calls. When she woke up, it was already past nine in the morning, and she heard the clear babbling of children and gentle laughter coming from downstairs.

He got up, washed up, changed into a set of loose and comfortable home clothes, and slowly walked down the stairs.

In the living room, Li Yulan was holding her one-year-old granddaughter, playing with her on the sofa. The old lady's eyes were full of love, and she couldn't stop smiling as she looked at her adorable granddaughter.

Chen Ziyu sat to the side, holding a small comfort toy in her hand, gently teasing the child from time to time, her long hair flowing over her shoulders, her expression gentle.

The little dumpling was amused by the two elders, waving her little hands and occasionally reaching out to grab Li Yulan's hair, then turning to look at Chen Ziyu. Her adorable appearance instantly melted the hearts of everyone present.

While carefully protecting the child, Li Yulan chatted with Chen Ziyu with a smile: "Look at our little dumpling, she's getting smarter and smarter, and she's all black and shiny. She'll definitely be a beautiful little girl when she grows up."

Chen Ziyu smiled and nodded, reaching out to gently poke the little dumpling's soft cheek, her tone full of affection: "That's right, he loves to make a fuss every day, he's so energetic, it's hard on Mom to take care of him every day."

"It's not tiring at all. Looking at my granddaughter makes me feel better than anything else. I don't feel tired at all." Li Yulan quickly waved her hand, her smile deepening.

"You've been working hard taking care of the kids at home. Tan Yue finally has a weekend off, so you should rest too. I'll take care of things at home."

The family was enjoying a happy time together, and a warm atmosphere filled every corner of the living room.

Tan Yue leaned against the stairwell, looking at the scene before her, her heart filled with tenderness.

Just then, the sound of a car engine came from outside the villa, followed by the soft sound of a car door closing, breaking the tranquility of the courtyard.

Hearing the noise, Chen Ziyu subconsciously looked up at the villa gate, a hint of doubt on her face: "Who could it be at this hour? A-Yue, did you make plans with your friends?"

Tan Yue frowned and shook his head: "No, I didn't make any plans for the weekend, so it shouldn't be someone looking for me."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the doorbell rang at the villa.

Li Yulan, holding the baby, got up to open the door, but Chen Ziyu quickly stopped her: "Mom, you sit here with the baby, I'll open it for you."

As she spoke, she put down the toy in her hand, got up and quickly walked to the entrance, looking out through the door access control screen.

Upon seeing this, they were instantly stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment.

Standing outside the door were none other than her parents, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, and her younger brother, Chen Xiang!
A black minivan was parked in the yard, and Chen Xiang was standing next to it, carrying gift bags of various sizes.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen stood side by side at the door, their faces bearing gentle smiles, looking towards the gate.

Chen Ziyu's parents have always lived in Hangzhou and run the family's catering business. Due to the distance and their busy schedules, they rarely have the opportunity to visit.

She had never mentioned coming over this week before, so his sudden visit surprised and delighted her, and her heart started racing.

She quickly pressed the access control switch, strode open the door, and said in a voice filled with barely suppressed surprise and joy, "Dad, Mom, Xiaoxiang, what brings you here? Why didn't you tell me beforehand so I could get ready?"

As soon as Chen's mother saw her daughter, a kind smile immediately spread across her face. She said with a smile, "I'm giving you a surprise. It wouldn't be original if I told you in advance."

"Mom has wanted to come back and see you and my little granddaughter for a long time. I originally planned to come by myself, but when your dad and Xiaoxiang heard that I was coming, they couldn't wait and insisted on coming along to see the child. So, the three of us came together."

Standing to the side, Mr. Chen's usually stern face showed a rare gentle smile as he nodded to Chen Ziyu: "It must be hard taking care of the child at home. We came to check on you and put our minds at ease."

Chen Xiang, carrying the gifts, joked with a smile: "Sister, I've missed my little niece so much. I've wanted to see what she looks like for a long time, and today my wish has finally come true."

Chen Ziyu looked at her family members who had suddenly arrived, her eyes welled up with tears, and she was filled with emotion. She quickly stepped aside to let them in.

"Come in, come in quickly. It's sunny outside, don't get sunburned. You should have called before you came so I could have picked you up. Why did you drive all this way? It must have been tiring."

"It's alright, it's alright. We had a car, and it was a quick drive all the way on the highway, so it wasn't tiring."

Chen's mother waved her hand and followed Chen Ziyu into the living room. Her eyes were instantly drawn to the little dumpling in Li Yulan's arms, and she quickened her pace, her face full of eager smiles.

Hearing the commotion, Tan Yue quickly walked to the entrance of the living room. When he saw his father-in-law, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law, he immediately went up to greet them, his tone respectful and warm: "Dad, Mom, Xiao Xiang, you're here. Please sit down. You must be tired from your journey."

Li Yulan also stood up, holding the little dumpling, and warmly greeted them: "In-laws, please sit down, please sit down. We've been waiting for you. You must be tired from your journey. Let me pour you some tea."

In an instant, the living room became lively. The originally warm and quiet atmosphere was filled with even more joy by this unexpected reunion.

Chen's mother couldn't wait to walk to Li Yulan's side, carefully looking at the little dumpling in her arms, her eyes full of love. She reached out and gently touched the child's soft little hand, her voice softening: "I haven't seen this little dumpling for a few days, and she's grown even more beautiful. She's so adorable."

"That's right, this child is so well-behaved, just a bit mischievous." Li Yulan said with a smile, carefully placing the little dumpling into Chen's mother's arms.

"Come here, give your little granddaughter a hug."

Chen's mother carefully took the child, her movements so gentle that she was afraid of hurting the little baby in her arms. Holding the soft little bundle of joy, she couldn't hide the smile on her face, her heart filled with happiness.

The family sat around in the living room, chatting happily.

Tan Yue and Chen's father sat on one side of the sofa, chatting about the operation of their family's catering company. Chen's father remarked on the changes in the catering industry in recent years and inquired about the development of Brilliant Entertainment. His words were full of recognition and trust in Tan Yue.

Chen Ziyu sat with her mother and mother-in-law, chatting about the daily routines of raising children.

Chen's mother carefully instructed Chen Ziyu on the precautions for postpartum recovery.

Li Yulan also shared the fun stories of taking care of the little dumpling. The three elders chatted enthusiastically in a very harmonious atmosphere, without any barriers between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law or in-laws, only the closeness and harmony of the family.

Chen Xiang then stood to the side, teasing the little dumpling in his mother's arms from time to time, taking out the plush toys, small bells and other toys he had prepared in advance, making the little dumpling giggle.

He usually helps his parents manage their catering company in Hangzhou. Despite his young age, he is calm and capable. But now, when he is with his little niece, he shows a rare childlike side, making funny faces and shaking toys, keeping himself very busy.

The little dumpling was also very cooperative, staring at the toy in her uncle's hand, waving her little hands as if trying to grab it. Her adorable appearance made the whole family smile. After chatting for a while, Mr. Chen said regretfully, "We came here mainly to see the children and you all. There are still a lot of things waiting to be done at the company. The daily operation of the restaurant and the development of new dishes all require our help. So Xiaoxiang and I have to drive back to Hangzhou tomorrow and can't stay any longer."

Chen Xiang nodded in agreement: "Yes, sister. There's a lot going on at the company, and I can't leave. Otherwise, I really wanted to spend a few more days playing with my little nephew."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ziyu felt reluctant, but she also understood how busy her parents and younger brother were.

"It's nothing, work is important. I'm just happy that you came to see us."

Chen's mother, standing to the side, smiled and waved her hand, taking over the conversation: "You two go back and busy your work. I'm not going back. I'll stay here and help Ziyu and Yulan take care of the children, so that Ziyu can get some rest. I'll go back to Hangzhou after a while."

This arrangement surprised and delighted Chen Tzu-yu.

She looked at her mother, her eyes slightly red: "Mom, you don't need to stay here. Grandma is taking care of you here."

Chen's mother smiled and patted her hand, saying, "You just gave birth not long ago, and it's tiring to take care of the baby alone. Yulan can't manage on her own either. I'll stay and lend a hand so you can have an easier time. It's settled then."

Li Yulan quickly echoed with a smile, "That's great! In-laws, stay here. We can take care of the child together and take turns resting. This will save Ziyu a lot of trouble."

Seeing how thoughtful the two elders were, Chen Ziyu was deeply moved. Tan Yue also thanked his parents-in-law repeatedly. The family's shared feelings made this reunion even warmer.

That noon, Tan Yue specially cooked a table full of delicious home-style dishes, including Hangzhou cuisine that Mr. and Mrs. Chen loved, as well as home-style dishes that Li Yulan liked. The table was laden with food.

The huge villa came alive with activity, its usual quietness completely dispelled, replaced by a warm and joyful atmosphere of family reunion.

In the afternoon, Chen Xiang spent the whole afternoon playing with the little dumpling.

Chen's mother and Li Yulan then tidied up the house and prepared snacks together.

Chen's father and Tan Yue sat under the pavilion in the courtyard, drinking tea and chatting about everything from family matters to industry development.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, falling on the group of people. Peaceful days and a healthy family—this is probably the epitome of happiness.

Good times always fly by, and before we knew it, it was noon the next day.

After packing their luggage, Chen's father and Chen Xiang prepared to return to Hangzhou, and the whole family saw them off at the villa gate.

"Dad, Xiang, be careful on the road. Let us know you've arrived safely in Hangzhou." Tan Yue patted Chen Xiang on the shoulder, his tone sincere.

"Don't worry, brother-in-law, we know." Chen Xiang nodded, then leaned over to tease the little dumpling. "Little niece, your uncle will come to see you again in a while."

Mr. Chen waved to the crowd, saying, "Go back now, don't see us off. Take care of yourselves and your children."

The car slowly drove away from Ruishan Community and gradually disappeared at the end of the road. The family stood at the door until the car was out of sight before turning back into the house.

Although Mr. Chen and Mr. Chen Xiang have left, Mrs. Chen stayed behind, and the villa remained lively and bustling.

The two elderly people took care of the little one together, working in perfect harmony, which made things much easier for Chen Ziyu, who no longer had to be constantly on edge while taking care of the child.

As night fell, the villa gradually quieted down. The little dumpling, having eaten and drunk her fill, was already fast asleep. The two elderly people had also finished washing up and gone back to their room to rest.

Tan Yue and Chen Ziyu returned to their bedroom upstairs, closed the door, and finally had some time alone together as a couple.

Only one warm yellow bedside lamp was on in the bedroom, providing soft light and creating a cozy atmosphere.

Chen Ziyu leaned against the headboard, looked at Tan Yue beside her, and remained silent for a moment. As if she had made up her mind, she slowly said, "A Yue, I want to discuss something with you."

Tan Yue had just finished washing up and was drying his hair when he sat down on the bedside. Hearing his wife's words, his eyes softened: "Tell me what it is, I'm listening."

Chen Ziyu took a deep breath, her eyes firm, and said sincerely, "Now that Mom and my mother-in-law are here, they are helping to take care of Xiaotuanzi. With someone to look after the child and take good care of him, I feel much more at ease. I'm thinking that after a while, once I've adjusted to my new situation, I'll go back to work at the company."

She had been holding this idea in her heart for a long time. Since giving birth to her son, she had been resting at home and taking care of the child, completely putting aside her company affairs. All the burdens fell on Tan Yue's shoulders.

Brilliant Entertainment is growing bigger and bigger, and its business scope is constantly expanding.

The subsequent development of "The Three-Body Problem," the preparation of new projects, and the expansion into overseas markets are all major events.

Tan Yue is so busy every day that she often works overtime and stays up late. She sees this and feels sorry for her.

She paused, then continued, her voice full of heartache.

“There have been so many things going on at the company lately, new projects, overseas collaborations, internal management, all of which have fallen on your shoulders. I know you’re under a lot of pressure. I’m the boss of the company, so I should share these responsibilities with you. I can’t let you carry this burden all the time.”

“Now that I have two mothers helping to take care of the children, I have no worries. It’s time for me to go back and help you. We can manage the company together, and your pressure will be reduced.”

In fact, Chen Ziyu did not crave the workplace; she simply couldn't bear to see Tan Yue becoming increasingly busy and occasionally showing signs of exhaustion.

Brilliant Entertainment is the culmination of the couple's hard work, growing from a small company into a world-renowned film and television studio, a feat made possible by their joint efforts.

During her time recuperating at home, Tan Yue shouldered the heavy responsibility, juggling company development with family responsibilities. It was too much for him, and she just wanted to return to his side as soon as possible, fight alongside him, and share his burden.

Looking at the earnestness and heartache in his wife's eyes, Tan Yue was deeply moved.

He put down the towel, reached out and gently grasped Chen Ziyu's hand; his palm was warm and strong.

Tan Yue looked into Chen Ziyu's eyes and said gently, "Actually, I've wanted you to come back for a long time. There are many things in the company that only you understand best, and only you can help me."

"I was just afraid you wouldn't be able to bear parting with the little dumpling, and that you would be too tired, so I didn't dare to mention it to you."

“Since you’ve thought it through and are at ease about things at home, let’s make it a date. You can come back to the company anytime you’re ready, and together we’ll manage Brilliant even better.”

With Tan Yue's consent, Chen Ziyu finally felt relieved, a relieved smile spreading across her face, her eyes filled with anticipation. (End of Chapter)