Chapter 51 Another Invitation to a Romance: Lan Yan's Schemes, Young Master Wen's Provocation
Song Ying smiled and looked at Xu Lanyan, "If I said it's inconvenient, would Miss Xu give up the idea?"
Xu Lanyan smiled and looked over, "Of course not."
"It seems I have no choice but to agree." Song Ying raised an eyebrow and patted Qin Shu lightly. "Honey, I need to say a few words to Miss Xu. Could you go to the kitchen and get us some fruit?"
Qin Shu reluctantly straightened up.
Before leaving, he gave Xu Lanyan a warning look.
Watching Qin Shu's departing figure, Xu Lanyan clicked her tongue, "It seems that A-Shu has a very special feeling for Miss Song."
"Is there?"
Song Ying asked a question in return, casually tossing her hair aside, her tone nonchalant.
"I don't really feel anything. After all, in my memory, he's always been like this. Besides, I'm his wife. Even if things really aren't ordinary, it's only natural. By the way, Miss Xu just said she wanted to talk to me. May I ask what she wanted to say?"
"Miss Song is certainly straightforward. Since that's the case, I'll get straight to the point. Have you heard of the variety show 'Princess's Romance'?"
I've heard some of it.
Live-streamed dating shows are all the rage these days, and "Princess's Romance" is the original show that started this trend.
Since its premiere in the first season last year, it has been a hit every season, and its reputation has been rising steadily.
Unlike other variety shows, "Princess's Romance" has a special theme for each season, such as unrequited love, reconciliation, older woman/younger man relationship, online dating meeting in real life, etc. It selects celebrities, internet celebrities or ordinary people from all over the country to participate in the show, regardless of their status or identity.
It's always something new.
“For the past few years, I have been investing in the media industry. Some time ago, when I was chatting with Zhuo Rui, the director of ‘Princess,’ he asked me to introduce him to a guest he was interested in. But as those who know me know, I have high standards, so I haven’t been able to find a satisfactory candidate. Until today, when I met Ms. Song.”
"Miss Xu, are you going to help me find a job?"
"Miss Song can understand it that way."
Xu Lanyan remained gentle and smiling.
At this moment, Song Ying finally understood what Qin Jin meant by "not simple".
Take Jiang Yueyao for example. After developing feelings for Qin Shu, she began to confront her head-on, as if she had some irreconcilable hatred for her.
In contrast, Xu Lanyan, regardless of what she thought in her heart, presented herself to outsiders as a composed, elegant, and gentle woman who was impossible to find fault with.
Now they're even trying to find her a job.
By feigning retreat to advance, he showed his goodwill; even his previous shamelessness had transformed into a skillful and adaptable demeanor.
"I appreciate Ms. Xu's kindness, but at the moment, I have no plans to take on any more dating reality shows."
Xu Lanyan was somewhat surprised that Song Ying would refuse.
"Miss Song, won't you reconsider? These days, there are quite a few people who are desperate to get into 'Princess' magazine."
“Then let’s leave the opportunity to those who need it,” Song Ying said. “But anyway, thank you, Miss Xu.”
Song Ying had thought it through very clearly.
She previously participated in "Detective Love" to clarify the rumors.
Now that the rumors have been dispelled, if she accepts Xu Lanyan's favor and continues to use Qin Shu to gain popularity for herself, then she will truly become the person her second aunt said, someone who uses the Qin family's influence to enter the industry and relies on the Qin family to attract attention.
Song Ying didn't want to cause trouble for Qin Shu, didn't want to go against her original intention of entering the industry, and didn't want to be indebted to others, thus becoming inferior to Xu Lanyan and giving others ammunition to criticize her.
"If there's nothing else, Miss Xu, I'll take my leave now."
Nodding to Xu Lanyan, Song Ying turned and left.
Qin Shu had been waiting nearby. When he saw his wife coming over, he quickly took a strawberry and put it to Song Ying's lips.
The strawberries were quite large. Song Ying took a bite, only biting off the bright red tip, leaving a piece of the strawberry bottom. Qin Shu naturally put it into his own mouth.
Watching the two figures from behind and their interaction, Xu Lanyan clasped her hands together tightly in front of her.
Second Aunt Xu Jinhua came over.
"So, did that girl agree?"
"He has backbone; he didn't respond."
"She has no backbone at all. She just looks down on us because she thinks the Qin family is backing her up."
Xu Jinhua sneered, then said, "If you ask me, you're really something. With such good resources, why give them to some nobody? If you're really short of people, just wave your hand, and there are plenty of people in the industry who would want to get close to you. You'd never have trouble finding guests, would you? That girl before... yeah, that Jiang Yueyao, wasn't it you who bribed your way into the Best Actress award for her, that's how you made her famous..."
"aunt!"
Xu Lanyan interrupted Xu Jinhua directly.
She withdrew her gaze, her expression turning slightly cold as she looked over. "I've said it before, there are some things that can't be said. Please remember this: Jiang Yueyao and the Xu family have never had a single penny of connection from beginning to end."
Xu Jinhua quickly covered her mouth, "Yes, yes, it's okay. It's all my fault for misremembering and slipping up."
These days, anyone who gets involved with Jiang Yueyao is doomed.
"I've taken care of everything outside. Let's not let our own people cause problems in the end."
Xu Lanyan touched the pearl earring by her ear, her expression a mixture of admonition and warning.
"This Song Ying is smarter than I thought. You are no match for her. Let's avoid any more verbal disputes like today."
"But I just can't stand her. Why does a woman from a humble family like her from top to bottom in the Qin family? Especially the old man and Qin Jin. I think they're just trying to annoy me, that's why they always help that little bitch attack me. You and A-Shu grew up together, and after so many years of friendship, that little hussy stole the fruit. If you ask me, the Qin family just looks down on us and doesn't like me, and you've suffered because of them."
Thinking about everything that had happened since she started dating Qin Zhen, Xu Jinhua felt increasingly resentful and aggrieved.
“Even if they don’t say it, I know that the old man and Qin Jin look down on the Xu family for being nouveau riche. In addition, your uncle and I got married because I was pregnant, so they always think that I have no backbone and that I am not self-respecting and am clinging to their Qin family. But I did give birth to a son for the Qin family. Even if I didn’t do anything great, I still worked hard, right? Why should I have to put up with this kind of treatment?”
Xu Lanyan has heard the same words no less than ten times over the years.
Knowing that her aunt was upset, she didn't stop her, but only reminded her to keep her voice down.
After Xu Jinhua finished venting, Xu Lanyan said, "I invited her, of course I have my own reasons."
"Furthermore, Aunt, please don't blame me for being blunt. Over the years, if Uncle had just put in a little more effort, he wouldn't have been so completely suppressed by Qin Yong, without any chance of turning things around. As for you, knowing that Grandpa and Qin Jin like Song Ying, why did you keep walking into the line of fire? Li Biru also dislikes Song Ying, but did she say a word today? You're the one who's always on the front lines, and even Uncle hasn't said a word in your defense. In the end, we're the ones who are caught in the middle."
Li Biru is Qin Yong's wife and Qin Shu's aunt.
Upon hearing Xu Lanyan mention her, Xu Jinhua immediately became sarcastic and sarcastic.
"Who can be as cunning as Li Biru? To be honest, her Li family isn't much more noble than our Xu family, yet she still looks down on me. On the surface, she treats me like her sister-in-law, calling me 'brother and sister-in-law' all the time, but behind my back, she tells her sisters that I'm not presentable. This time, seeing that the old man is here, she's learned to play the victim. Last time when that little hussy came, the old man was upstairs, and I thought her mouth was even more venomous than mine."
"Therefore, we must learn to assess the situation and act accordingly."
Xu Lanyan reminded Xu Jinhua, "The old man already has a prejudice against your uncle and you. If you keep walking into the line of fire now, wouldn't you be shooting yourself in the foot?"
"So I'm just supposed to keep swallowing my anger?"
"Things need to be done, but methods are also important. Giving others a handle to use against you will only result in you suffering losses."
After saying this, Xu Lanyan stopped talking and walked gracefully towards the crowd.
Xu Jinhua quickly followed.
"No wonder your grandfather said you're smart. I'll definitely think about what you said today. Oh, and about Ashu's matter, don't be too discouraged. For ordinary people, getting a marriage certificate means they're married, and it doesn't matter if they don't have a wedding banquet. But for wealthy families, a wedding banquet is far more important than a small marriage certificate. As long as they haven't held a wedding, you still have a chance, and I will definitely help you!"
"Auntie." Xu Lanyan stopped and turned around.
Xu Jinhua almost bumped into her.
"I've already said, keep quiet."
Xu Lanyan stared coldly at Xu Jinhua, her previous gentle demeanor completely gone.
Xu Jinhua shrank back in fright, her voice becoming weak.
"I...I've got it."
In terms of seniority, she is the aunt.
But when it comes to ability, she still has to rely on this niece.
Xu Lanyan was personally raised by Old Master Xu and also received guidance from Old Master Qin during her time at the Qin family.
The Xu family's sons are all useless, and the Xu Group is now almost entirely managed by Xu Lanyan.
Even though she is only 25 years old now.
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Old Master Qin was in poor health, so after a while of excitement, the banquet ended at 9:30 p.m.
The old man tried to persuade Qin Shu and his wife to stay, but naturally, he couldn't.
Before leaving, Xu Jinhua caused trouble again.
"Ashu, you and Lanyan are going the same way, why don't you give her a ride?"
Before Qin Shu could say anything, Qin Ji, who was standing next to her, couldn't stand it anymore and felt that his mother's attempts to force a marriage were all too obvious.
Qin Shu isn't married yet, which is one thing, but his wife is still married. Isn't this just making things difficult for him?
"Mom, don't bother Ashu anymore. I need to go back to the city too. I'll go see my cousin off."
"What do you know? Don't interrupt."
"Oh, I know more than you do."
Qin Ji pulled his mother back home to save her from further embarrassment.
Just then, an avocado green Lamborghini supercar screeched to a halt in front of the Qin family's house, attracting everyone's attention.
The car window rolled down, revealing a handsome face, but his colorful hair was undeniably a bit juvenile and unconventional.
Most importantly, this person waved to the Qin family members and said, "Oh, so neatly arranged, are you waiting for me?"
"Wen Yize, have you no shame?!" Qin Ji spat at the person inside, laughing and cursing.
"If I had any shame, I wouldn't have come." With that, Wen Yize waved to Xu Lanyan beside him, "Lanyan, shall I take you home?"
Normally, Xu Lanyan would never get into Wen Yize's car.
But right now...
"Alright, thank you very much, Young Master Wen."
Xu Lanyan responded and walked over.
Wen Yize was flattered and immediately got out of the car to open the door for Xu Lanyan.
When they got back into the car, they realized that the black Cayenne in front of them belonged to Qin Shu.
So he walked to the car in front and knocked on the window.
Qin Shu lowered the car window and looked over.
"put."
One word left Wen Yize speechless.
However, Wen Yize quickly regained his smugness and started showing off like a peacock, "See? Lan Yan got into my car."
"oh."
"What kind of reaction is this? Aren't you angry or jealous?"
"Why be jealous?" Qin Shu withdrew his gaze and looked in the other direction.
Before leaving, the old man called Song Ying over again, saying he had something for her, but she hadn't come over yet.
“Lan Yan always chose you in the past, but this time it’s different. She chose me. Didn’t expect that, did you? Are you envious and jealous?” Wen Yize proudly raised his chin, his nostrils almost pointing to the sky.
From a young age, he always chased after Xu Lanyan, but Xu Lanyan only had eyes for Qin Shu.
Therefore, Wen Yize disliked Qin Shu from a young age, especially his seemingly indifferent attitude, which annoyed Wen Yize even more.
This is especially true now.
Wen Yize felt like he had punched cotton.
Qin Shu ignored Wen Yize.
"Yes, yes, yes, I wish you a long and happy marriage and many children."
After saying that, his eyes lit up when he saw something.
"Excuse me, could you please move aside?"
As he spoke, he opened the car door, forcing Wen Yize to back away.
Just as Wen Yize was about to say something, Qin Shu had already walked past him and was heading towards another person.
"Wife."
This shout stunned Wen Yize.
? ? ? ! ! !
Holy crap, Qin Shu got married?!
Wen Yize looked over in disbelief, and for some reason felt that the woman Qin Shu went to pick up looked somewhat familiar.
What surprised him even more was that Qin Shu, who was always arrogant, actually opened the car door for the woman himself. To prevent her from bumping into something, he even thoughtfully shielded her from the car roof. When he came back, his whole aura had changed.
From a wild, unruly, and arrogant wolf cub, it suddenly transformed into a wagging-tail dog.
While Wen Yize was still in a daze, a car drove past him, leaving him with a puff of exhaust fumes.
Wen Yize choked a few times before belatedly realizing—this woman was none other than Song Ying, the female celebrity who appeared on variety shows with Qin Shu and was constantly trending on social media!
Goodness, when he saw it online before, he thought Qin Shu had finally given up being a monk and started showing his true colors, playing around with female celebrities.
In retrospect, it seems he was short-sighted; he'd brought this person right in front of Old Master Qin!
Excited, Wen Yize quickly got into the car.
After starting, he whistled and chased after Qin Shu ahead, not forgetting to chat with Xu Lanyan.
"Lanyan, I just heard Qin Shu call that woman 'wife.' Could they be serious?! When did they get their marriage certificate? I had no idea."
Xu Lanyan did not answer, but her grip on the bag tightened.
"Talk less while driving."
"No, I'm really curious. I'd never heard anything about him before, but he just called that woman 'wife' and was all all over her like that, just like I do for you. If Qin Shu gets married, do you think you'll stop liking him? Look at me, I don't think I'm any worse than him."
"Wen Yize, if you say another word, I'm getting off the bus right now."
"No, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore."
Wen Yize shut his mouth and drove for a while. Just then, he saw Qin Shu's car in front of him and immediately became interested.
"Lanyan, did you see that? That's Qin Shu's car. Wait for me to overtake him!"
As he spoke, Wen Yize stepped on the gas, accelerating suddenly, and the inertia slammed Xu Lanyan against the back of the seat.
Xu Lanyan: ……
Meanwhile, the car in front.
Song Ying was telling Qin Shu that the old man had given her husband another inkstone.
Suddenly, glancing at the rearview mirror out of the corner of my eye, I saw a supercar rapidly approaching from behind.
The low roar of the engine tore through the silence of the night, vibrating the entire road.
"Ah Shu, watch out for that car behind you, the driver is a bit crazy."
Qin Shu glanced at it. "Wen Yize's car."
"You know him?"
Song Ying was taken aback. As the car drew closer, she quickly recognized it. "This is the car that was parked behind us in front of the old house... Is he trying to overtake us?"
"It's not overtaking. Hold on tight, this idiot is a bit brain-dead."
Song Ying quickly grabbed the handle on the upper right side of her head.
At this moment, the sports car that had been chasing behind had arrived in front of them, slowed down, and was driving alongside Qin Shu's car.
The night breeze was pleasant, and Song Ying had specially asked Qin Shu to open the window, which made it convenient for Wen Yize to shout.
"Qin Shu, how about we have a contest? Whoever loses is a coward!"
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