The film and television city starts from the courtyard

"Dear reporters, please be careful! Stop taking pictures!"

When the reporters saw Zhao Shucheng get out of the car in front, and were especially surprised to find that he was a recent focus of news, they immediately forgot about Xiao Qianxi and quickly took pictures of Zhao Shucheng.

"Qianxi, you guys go first, I'll be there in a bit."

"Okay, let's go first."

When Xiao Qianxi saw the reporters surrounding Zhao Shucheng, she knew this was an opportunity he had earned for himself. She closed the car window, started the car, and drove away.

Zhao Shucheng said to the reporters, "Everyone, please don't rush or push. Take your time and take pictures one by one."

"Mr. Qin, today is Valentine's Day. Are you and Qianxi on a date?"

"No, we were having a party. It wasn't just Qianxi who was there, but also her college roommate. We were all together."

"Mr. Qin, could you tell us about the products your company recently launched?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "What should be said and what shouldn't be said has already been said at the press conference. Today is our private gathering, so it's not convenient to reveal too much. I have other things to do, so you should all go home early and celebrate Valentine's Day with your families."

Some paparazzi were still not ready to give up, but they were stopped by hotel security personnel, who allowed Zhao Shucheng to drive away.

They tried to catch up, but found that their car tires had been punctured, making it impossible to catch up.

In the car, He Xiaozhou received a message from Xiao Qianxi apologizing for what happened today, but because of the paparazzi following them, they couldn't continue their date.

He Xiaozhou was somewhat disappointed, but he knew that this was Xiao Qianxi's daily routine, so he could only ask Zhao Shucheng to take him home first.

Zhao Shucheng dropped He Xiaozhou off at home, then drove back home himself, only to find Wang Ying and Xiao Qianxi both there.

"Qianxi, you didn't go back?"

"No, there are definitely a lot of paparazzi in front of my house right now, so I can only hide here for now."

"Then why didn't you tell Xiaochuan? If I had known, I would have brought him back with me."

"No, if Xiaochuan is also there, then when the reporters come looking for us, we won't be able to explain anything."

After hearing this, Wang Ying glanced at Xiao Qianxi and said, "But if you two act like this, won't he start to overthink things?"

"There's nothing I can do about it. After all, I'm currently publicly stating that I'm single, so I can't have any scandals."

Just then, Xiao Qianxi's assistant, Xiao Chun, called. They already knew about Xiao Qianxi's meeting with the mysterious man at night, and the company wanted Qianxi to return to the company to discuss public relations issues.

"Look, here it comes. I have to go back."

"I send you!"

"No need. If you take me back and the reporters take pictures, it will be even more difficult to explain. I've already told Xiaochun that the company will send someone to pick me up."

When Xiao Qianxi returned to the company, she saw Chen Tianhe and the others there, talking about the rumors circulating online about her having a secret rendezvous with a man.

"Qianxi, why didn't you inform the company beforehand? Look how passive we are now?"

Just as Chen Tianhe was about to say something more, he saw new content online: the identity of the mysterious man had been revealed—it was Zhao Shucheng.

Mr. Lu said, "Look at you, going on a date with Mr. Qin without even trying to hide it or find a more secluded place. Don't you know that Mr. Qin's company just launched a new product and is currently the focus of news attention? Aren't you just asking to be exposed?"

Chen Tianhe said, "Stop arguing. The most important thing now is to solve the problem. Qianxi, get ready for tomorrow's flight to Sichuan for the project our company is helping. Lu Yu, send a message to the media clarifying that it's a university reunion. There are four people in the photo, so it makes sense."

"I understand, I'll go right away."

"Qianxi, you know how to talk to the reporters you ran into at the airport, right?"

Xiao Qianxi nodded and said, "I know!"

"Fortunately, President Qin has taken on most of the pressure for you. Now the media is paying more attention to him, so you can get away easily. But I don't want to have to get up in the middle of the night to clean up your mess next time."

Seeing that Xiao Qianxi did not refute, Chen Tianhe said, "In addition, let He Xiaozhou clarify this matter as well. This matter needs to be straightened out. As for President Qin, you will need to explain it to him yourself."

Xiao Qianxi nodded and said, "Qin Chuan is fine. I'm just helping to pick him up."

"It'd better be true. Don't let things escalate further. You know how much you've sacrificed to get to where you are today, and you don't want all your efforts to be in vain, right?"

"Ok!"

Xiao Qianxi sent a message to He Xiaozhou: "I'm sorry, Xiaozhou, the company wants us to clarify that we were just attending a class reunion."

He Xiaozhou originally wanted to return to China to win back Xiao Qianxi, but after seeing this text message and thinking about the atmosphere between them in the car, he suddenly felt disheartened.

Xiao Qianxi didn't receive a text message from He Xiaozhou, and immediately knew that He Xiaozhou was definitely blaming her. She also knew that there were problems in their relationship, but she didn't know how to solve them.

When He Xiaozhou saw Chen Tianhe's assistant, he knew why they had come. He had no choice but to admit that he and Xiao Qianxi were just classmates, and that he would soon be going abroad to continue his studies and research.

When Xie Qiao learned the news, He Xiaozhou had already bought her plane ticket, so she could only come with Zhao Shucheng to see He Xiaozhou off.

He Xiaozhou suppressed the myriad emotions in her heart and sent a message to Xiao Qianxi:

"Qianxi, I need to go back to continue my studies and finish my thesis. Take care and wait for me to come back."

Xiao Qianxi has returned to her impoverished hometown and is participating in her company's aid project. She is also filled with mixed emotions, but seeing the little girl in her hometown idolize her, and witnessing how her hometown has been rebuilt after the disaster, and how many people care about her, makes her feel that everything she has done is meaningful.

She received a text message from He Xiaozhou, but for a moment she didn't know what to say. She edited the message many times, and finally only replied with four words: "Have a safe trip!" Xie Qiao, as the editor, published Xixi's new book, but at the book signing, someone came to cause trouble for Xixi, claiming that her book was suspected of plagiarism. Moreover, this matter quickly spread online, and it was found that several of Xixi's novels were suspected of plagiarism.

Xie Qiao was immediately at a loss and somewhat uneasy. She could only wait until after the book signing to read Xi Xi's previous book herself and compare it with the book that was said to be plagiarized online. She found that the plagiarism was indeed true. Moreover, this book not only plagiarized the plot, but many paragraphs were also copied section by section, which made Xie Qiao feel guilty.

Xie Qiao couldn't get over this hurdle in her heart, so she publicly apologized to the two authors online, admitting that she hadn't strictly reviewed the work, allowing Xi Xi's work to be published.

However, Xie Qiao did not expect that she would offend Xi Xi because of this, and Xi Xi would come to her door to demand an explanation.

Xie Qiao naturally wouldn't tolerate the other party. She had tolerated it before only because she thought the other party's books were popular and all original. Now that she knew the other party was a plagiarist, she naturally retaliated directly.

"So you wrote a sequel for someone else? It was my dereliction of duty not to notice your plagiarism. If I had known in the first place, I definitely wouldn't have published your book and become an accomplice."

Pink Xixi started swearing at Xie Qiao, and Xie Qiao didn't tolerate it either. The two almost got into a fight because of it. It was only when the coffee shop staff came over that Pink Xixi became angry and left in a huff.

Xie Qiao thought the matter was over, but Pink Xixi wanted to make sure Xie Qiao had nowhere to stand. The publishing house, due to the escalating plagiarism allegations against Pink Xixi, decided to suspend the publication and distribution of the online novel and even criticized Xie Qiao, who was responsible.

To make matters worse, Xiao Qianxi also publicly stated that she had no connection with Xixi's new book and ordered the publisher to immediately remove all books bearing her recommendation from shelves. The PR team shifted all blame onto Xie Qiao, demanding a public apology from the publisher.

Zhao Shucheng also saw the news and couldn't help but shake his head.

Wang Ying found Xie Qiao and asked worriedly, "Xie Qiao, are you alright?"

"What can I do?"

"Qianxi's situation wasn't voluntary either. She's still in her hometown and doesn't know what's happening in Beijing."

“I know, and I understand why Qianxi did this. After all, the internet is in an uproar, and she can't just sit idly by. Besides, it might not even have been Qianxi who did it; maybe her company did it behind her back?”

Xie Qiao simply didn't want Wang Ying to worry, but in reality, she had long felt that Wang Ying and Xiao Qianxi were no longer on the same path. After all, Wang Ying could ignore He Xiaozhou before, let alone their mere college roommate relationship. Helping was a favor, but now, when disaster struck, it was natural for them to scatter.

Xiao Qianxi was aware of the company's response and had already returned to Beijing. After all, Chen Tianhe couldn't possibly do everything behind Xiao Qianxi's back, and he was also worried that Xiao Qianxi might go against the company's wishes.

However, when Xiao Qianxi found out, she remained silent, acquiescing to everything that had happened, and did not take any action to stop it.

Looking at the silent Xiao Qianxi, Xiao Chun said with some concern, "Sister, I was worried that you might have gotten into an argument with President Chen and President Lu just now."

Xiao Qianxi laughed and said, "What's so strange about that? He sent Xu Lin and his assistant to find He Xiaozhou without even consulting me. I'm the epitome of heartlessness now, let alone just a good friend."

"Sister, are you still upset?"

"Of course I was unhappy, but not because of Mr. Chen, but because of myself. I knew he would do this, but I didn't stop him."

The plagiarism incident had a huge impact on the publishing house, and it could be said to be the biggest mistake since its establishment. The president and director were also implicated and had to write self-criticisms, and colleagues were also talking about Xie Qiao.

Xie Qiao also felt guilty, feeling that she had let down her superiors' trust and that she couldn't face her colleagues at the publishing house, so she took the initiative to resign.

After resigning, she had nowhere to go and didn't want her family to know that she had resigned. After thinking it over, she had no choice but to go to Wang Ying, who was relatively free.

After learning that Xie Qiao had resigned, Wang Ying nodded and said, "Actually, it's good that you resigned now. After all, the publishing industry is tough these days. More people are getting used to online reading, and physical books are rarely read. Only certain popular authors' books are sought after and people want to read physical copies."

“I know that, but I’ve been working at the publishing house since graduation. Over the years, I’ve developed an attachment to it. My parents also helped me get this job and they value it a lot. I don’t know how to face them.”

"What's so hard to face? They're old-fashioned, thinking publishing is a secure job, but we're young and know times have changed. Since you're currently unemployed, why don't you come and help out here?"

What can I do?

Wang Ying said, "There's a lot you can do. For example, you can help me set up an exhibition of many of my painters' works. After this plagiarism incident, I've learned that many painters' works also have this problem. I believe that after learning from this experience, you will be more sensitive to this issue."

"Of course, it's not just about helping with the curation. There's also something else I want to do: print these people's paintings into booklets, partly for publicity and partly to raise their profile. You used to work at a publishing house, so you're quite familiar with this kind of thing, which is why I'm asking you to do this."

Xie Qiao hesitated for a moment after hearing this. She thought that she had already resigned and couldn't just be idle and hide from her family. She might as well help out at Wang Ying's place for a while.

"Okay, but this is my first time doing this kind of work, so it may take some time to get used to it."

"No problem, after all, no one is born knowing everything. Besides, I will also come to help, and I hope that our gallery will become an instant success."

"Ok!"

At the same time, He Xiaozhou is also facing a crucial decision regarding his future.

He is about to graduate, and his professor recommended that he stay on as an assistant professor, with the potential to become a professor in the future.

He Xiaozhou originally planned to go back to serve his country, but the professor advised him not to miss this great opportunity, since not every student has the opportunity to stay as a teaching assistant.

He Xiaozhou hesitated, but decided to ask Xiao Qianxi for her opinion, as a final chance for this relationship.

Xiao Qianxi was currently participating in an event, and she was sharing the stage with Lin Jingyan, whom she disliked the most. Originally, Xiao Qianxi refused, but she couldn't resist Chen Tianhe's constant persuasion and had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

When He Xiaozhou called, Xiao Qianxi was being interviewed with Lin Jingyan, and her assistant could only hang up the phone for her.

After the interview ended, Xiaochun approached Qianxi and said, "Sister, He Xiaozhou called while you were doing the interview. Why don't you call her back? Maybe it's something urgent?"

Xiao Qianxi glanced at it briefly before leaning back in her chair and closing her eyes to rest.

"Forget it, let's not go back yet. Maybe it's nothing urgent. Besides, there's a time difference."

Xiao Qianxi was utterly exhausted. She had lost much of her passion for the relationship and didn't know how to face He Xiaozhou. After all, so many years of long-distance relationship had long since worn away their feelings for each other. (End of Chapter)