The film and television city starts from the courtyard

Xiao Qianxi was initially incredulous, but when she got closer and saw the person, she exclaimed in surprise, "Ah!"

Zhao Shucheng opened his eyes, looked at Xiao Qianxi, and said, "Don't be so loud, you'll attract the thief."

Xiao Qianxi looked at Zhao Shucheng excitedly and asked, "What are you doing here? Didn't you say you were going on a business trip?"

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Yes, but I didn't say I wasn't on the same flight as you."

"You didn't deliberately choose the same flight as me, did you? Actually, you didn't need to give up your job for me. I'll be back right after the event."

Zhao Shucheng said, "You're really overthinking it. I am indeed going there too, but it's just on the same route as yours. I have to transfer flights when I get there, so don't get too excited."

Xiao Qianxi couldn't help but roll her eyes at Zhao Shucheng. When she saw the flight attendant coming over, she returned to her seat to avoid being noticed.

More than ten hours later, the plane landed.

Chen Tianhe was taken aback when he saw Zhao Shucheng getting off the plane with Xiao Qianxi, but he quickly recovered and said with a smile, "President Qin!"

"Mr. Chen, it's been a long time. I'm entrusting Qianxi to you now."

"Mr. Qin, you're too kind. Qianxi is now a pillar of our company, so of course we have to take good care of her. Where are you staying, Mr. Qin? I'll see you off."

"No need, I'm here for work, and I have a connecting flight later."

"Alright, then I'll take Qianxi to the hotel first."

Chen Tianhe, being very perceptive, left first with Qianxi's assistant, giving Zhao Shucheng and Xiao Qianxi time and space to say goodbye.

"You really have a job?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "What do you think? Message me when you get there, and I'll come find you if I have time."

"it is good!"

Xiao Qianxi's event was only for one day. She had originally planned to stay abroad and wait for Zhao Shucheng to arrange a date, but due to scheduling conflicts, she had to leave first.

Zhao Shucheng received Xiao Qianxi's text message and couldn't help but shake his head.

a few days later.

After completing his business trip, Zhao Shucheng returned to Beijing and naturally went home as soon as possible.

Wang Ying wasn't home. When I called to ask, I found out she had gone back to her mother's.

"Qin Chuan, you're back. Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I was coming back right away."

"No need, you stay with Mom, I'll come find you."

"That works too, I don't want to drive anyway."

Seeing her daughter's happy smile, Wang Ying's mother asked, "Was that Xiao Qin on the phone?"

"Yes, he's back in China. He knows I'm here, so he'll be here in a bit."

"Why didn't you tell me sooner? I could have cooked a few more dishes."

"It's alright. We're all family, we can just eat whatever we want."

Wang Ying's mother nodded and said, "That's true. But how are things between you and Qin Chuan lately? I saw the news online. You're married now, so why are you still having rumors with that classmate?"

"Mom, don't worry about this. Qianxi is my best friend. We'll help her if we can."

"Fine, I can't be bothered with your affairs, but you're pregnant now, so you can't make yourself suffer."

"I see!"

When Zhao Shucheng arrived at Wang Ying's mother's house, he saw Wang Ying leaning on the sofa watching TV, while her mother was cooking in the kitchen.

"Mom, Wang Ying, I'm back."

"It's good that you're back. You stay with Yingying for a while. I have one more dish here; we'll be eating soon."

Zhao Shucheng didn't stand on ceremony and walked over to Wang Ying, asking, "How was it? Did this kid cause you any trouble?"

"No, but how do you know it's the kid?"

"I don't know. Anyway, to me, boys and girls are the same. I'll love any child that's yours." As he spoke, Zhao Shucheng sat down next to Wang Ying and stroked her belly.

After finishing his meal, Zhao Shucheng said, "Mom, I'll take Yingying home first."

"Okay, drive carefully and be safe."

"Um!"

When Wang Ying returned home, she looked at Zhao Shucheng and asked, "You didn't spend any time with Qianxi while you were abroad?"

"Of course not. Qianxi's trip was only two days, and I was busy with work, so I only took one flight there and she came back much earlier."

"So, you're quite disappointed that you didn't go on a date with Qianxi?"

"Wife, what are you saying? You know what's going on between us."

Seeing Zhao Shucheng like this, Wang Ying couldn't help but laugh and said, "Look how anxious you are, I was just kidding you."

"This is no joke. You're not alone now. We can talk things out face to face. Don't let your imagination run wild."

"Okay, okay, isn't that annoying?"

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore."

Zhao Shucheng knew that Wang Ying was sensitive to certain things because of her pregnancy, so he naturally couldn't upset her.

Xiao Qianxi actually knew that Zhao Shucheng had returned, after all, she had just seen Wang Ying's WeChat Moments.

Although she also wanted to see Zhao Shucheng, she knew that Zhao Shucheng had just returned and would definitely have to spend time with Wang Ying, so she could only wait for another suitable opportunity.

She's very busy right now, having to arrange her work according to the company's schedule while also dealing with the renovation of her new house.

Although this wasn't a house she bought herself, it was still a room that belonged solely to her, so naturally she wanted to decorate it according to her own preferences.

Looking at the busy Xiao Qianxi, Xiao Chun couldn't help but ask, "Sister, are you really planning to keep going like this?"

"What's wrong? Is something the problem?"

"But Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin is married. Don't you really mind at all?"

"There's nothing to worry about."

"But love shouldn't be like this. How sweet He Xiaozhou's love was with you back then, and now..." "I know what you want to say. I used to believe in eternal love too, but after all these years, I've come to understand that eternal love simply doesn't exist. There is no eternal love in the world, nor are there eternal enemies, only eternal victors and eternal interests."

"Sister, don't you feel wronged?"

Xiao Qian smiled and said, "I don't feel wronged at all. After all, it was all my own choice. Qin Chuan is an eternal powerhouse who can protect me from the wind and rain. What could I possibly be dissatisfied with?"

"But……"

"There are no buts. I know what you want to say, but you've been with me for many years and have seen a lot of things in the industry. You should know what would happen if you didn't have anyone backing you up."

As Xiao Qianxi looked out the window at the building below, she said, "We've come this far, and we can't just back down now. It's like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind. Since love can't be relied on, then I'll pursue my career, and he can always support and protect me. What more could I ask for?"

"But there's no love between you two at all."

"How do you know there's no love between us? Qin Chuan is married and has a good relationship with Wang Ying, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have me in his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have done so much for me over the years."

Xiao Qianxi looked at the bracelet on her wrist and said, "Maybe you think he's just after my beauty, or that it's just a passing fancy, but I know he actually has feelings for me too, he just didn't dare to show it before because of He Xiaozhou."

"sister……"

"Okay, let's not talk about these unhappy things anymore. Let's go over the schedule for the next few days and make sure to set aside at least one day for my date."

“Okay.” Xiaochun looked at the schedule and said, “But sis, with your current popularity and President Qin’s fame, if you two go out on a date, you’ll definitely get photographed by paparazzi.”

"Don't worry, we won't go to crowded places. At most, we'll go to a restaurant for a meal or have a coffee. Shopping malls and movies are not our options. We just want some time to be alone."

Xiao Chun felt much relieved after hearing Xiao Qianxi's words. She didn't want Xiao Qianxi to be photographed again, because the company wouldn't bother Xiao Qianxi, but would make her, the little assistant, take the blame.

The next day.

Zhao Shucheng arrived at Xiao Qianxi's apartment, but Xiao Qianxi didn't want to eat at home, so she drove Zhao Shucheng to a restaurant.

She didn't want to ride in Zhao Shucheng's car, partly because it was too conspicuous, and partly because Wang Ying had sat in the passenger seat before.

Although she and Wang Ying had already reached an agreement, she still wanted a special moment just for her, so she rode in her own car. This made Zhao Shucheng the first person to sit in the passenger seat, creating a unique memory just for them.

Zhao Shucheng wasn't too sensitive about it; after all, it was just a seat, and he couldn't leave an empty seat unused. However, he didn't refuse Xiao Qianxi's request.

The two arrived at the restaurant. Zhao Shucheng had already booked a private room, so they didn't attract much attention throughout the visit.

However, when the two were eating, Zhao Shucheng noticed that Xiao Qianxi's appetite was not very good, and she occasionally showed signs of pain.

Zhao Shucheng asked, "What's wrong? Is the food not to your liking?"

"No, it's just that I haven't had a good appetite lately, probably because I'm too tired."

Zhao Shucheng asked, "Qianxi, you're not pregnant, are you?"

"How could that be? I just arrived two days ago, it can't be."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Since it's not pregnancy, then it must be a health issue. How long has it been since your last physical examination?"

"More than a year, what happened?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Give me your hand."

Xiao Qianxi reached out her hand, confused, only to see Zhao Shucheng grab her wrist and begin to take her pulse.

"Qin Chuan, you look quite professional. When did you start learning about traditional Chinese medicine?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "There are many things you don't know. You don't really think that after graduating from high school and dropping out of college, I focused solely on doing business, do you? You know, when I was dating Wang Ying, we not only ran a milk tea shop, but we also often went to the library to read books together."

"So that's when you learned it. But can you really learn it by reading books? I've heard that it's very difficult to learn traditional Chinese medicine by reading books; you need a teacher to teach you by example."

"It depends on the person. But for me, it's not difficult at all."

Zhao Shucheng frowned as he spoke and said, "Qianxi, have you been eating irregularly lately?"

"Yes, you know our line of work has a very tight schedule and we don't have much freedom. It shouldn't be a problem if we eat a little earlier or later now and then, right?"

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "This is a big problem. Your eating habits are irregular, and you've already developed symptoms of gastritis. If you don't get treatment and maintain a regular diet, it's possible that it will get even worse in the future."

Xiao Qianxi was initially skeptical, but seeing Zhao Shucheng's serious expression, which didn't seem like a joke, she could only ask, "Then what should we do?"

"Get ready to go to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow, especially a gastrointestinal check-up. If everything is fine, then it's best if I misdiagnosed you. But if a problem is diagnosed, then you need to get treatment promptly."

Xiao Qianxi nodded and said, "Okay, I understand, I will."

After the two finished their meal, Xiao Qianxi drove Zhao Shucheng back to the parking lot downstairs at the apartment building.

Xiao Qianxi told Zhao Shucheng to wait a moment, locked the car door, and then entered the apartment elevator hand in hand with Zhao Shucheng.

Two hours later, Zhao Shucheng, dressed neatly, stepped out of the elevator and drove away in his car.

Xiao Qianxi originally thought that since she and Zhao Shucheng had been very cautious and had not appeared in public, there should be no problem.

However, to their surprise, despite their caution, photos of their date with Xiao Qianxi still appeared online that afternoon.

Chen Tianhe immediately summoned Xiao Qianxi and Xu Lin to discuss public relations issues.

Xu Lin looked at the photo and said, "This is clearly someone who's been stalking Qianxi for a long time. Qianxi, this is your rival making a move, and it's quite a big one. You guys should think about how to issue a statement; this is the headline news in the entertainment section."

Mr. Lu said, "Could you make things a little clearer for us? Maybe do an exclusive, and see if you can suppress it? Or perhaps say it was just a normal business gathering, or..."

"I can't say for sure, I'll try my best!"

Xiao Qianxi, however, said, "No need, it's nothing shameful anyway."

Chen Tianhe also said, "Yes, there's no need to say anything. It's entertainment, after all. Everyone loves to see new things. When there's more exciting news, nobody pays attention to an outdated news story that no one has responded to."

Upon hearing this, Xu Lin glanced at Chen Tianhe, then at Xiao Qianxi, and then at the news on the computer. Suddenly, he understood something.

Chen Tianhe kept his word and gave Xu Lin a big gift: explosive news about Lin Jingyan. As long as Xu Lin reported it, he could suppress the news about Xiao Qianxi.

When she was alone with Xiao Qianxi, Xu Lin hesitated for a long time before asking, "Qianxi, what about you and Qin Chuan...?"

"It's just what you think."

"But Qin Chuan and Wang Ying are already married. How can you do this to Wang Ying? We've been roommates for four years. Aren't you afraid of being exposed one day?"

Xiao Qianxi smiled and said, "Xu Lin, I know what you mean, and I know that you will all look down on me for doing this, but I also know that I will not regret my choice."

"You've seen Lin Jingyan's revelations. As an entertainment reporter, you know the ins and outs of the entertainment industry best. Without backing, you'll eventually be taken advantage of, and might even face imprisonment. So I need to find a powerful backer, someone others wouldn't dare offend easily, not the kind who might collapse at any moment. Qin Chuan is the most suitable person." (End of Chapter)