Chapter 53 Husband is Popular: Qin Shu Confesses, I'm Yours
Song Ying had a dream.
I dreamt that I was like a small boat on the sea, floating and sinking, swaying and drifting for most of the night, before finally returning to the harbor with the night wind.
The next morning, Song Ying was woken up by a phone call from Sister Hong.
When the call connected, she was still a little dazed, and her voice was both childish and hoarse, making soft, whining noises.
"You're... still not up?"
Hongjie glanced at the wall clock and almost doubted that she had read the time correctly.
"It's eleven o'clock, and you're still sleeping?"
"...Hmm, sleepy."
Song Ying rolled over again, finding a more comfortable position. After letting out a big yawn, she hissed softly—her back hurt.
"What have you been doing all night instead of sleeping? Catching a thief?"
Song Ying's ears turned red. She made up a couple of excuses and changed the subject, "I got home late last night. So, what's the matter with the call?"
"Yes, there's a project that came to discuss with you today. They want to talk about a collaboration. It's another dating reality show, but it's much more popular than 'Detective Love.' Didn't you and Qin Shu only participate in 'Detective Love' for two days before it ended? Now, your CP fans are very enthusiastic and hope to see you two on another dating reality show."
"You mean 'The Princess's Romance'?" Song Ying came to her senses.
Sister Hong nodded. "That's right. Today, Zhuo Rui, the director of 'Princess,' called specifically to invite you to the show."
"Reject it, I don't want to go."
"...?? They rejected him just like that??"
Hong Jie was shocked, suspecting that Song Ying had no idea how sought-after this opportunity was. "That's 'The Princess's Romance'! This season has already officially announced that three-time Best Actor Gu Junting will be in it, so there's no need for anyone else to carry the ratings. So many people in the industry are fighting to be on it, and you actually turned it down?!"
“Someone approached me about this yesterday, and I immediately told them I wasn’t going.”
If others want to fight over it, that's their business; Song Ying doesn't care.
"...Are you trying to drive me crazy? Such a big thing, and you refused without even telling me?"
Hongjie now wishes she could rush to Song Ying's house and beat her up.
But this kind of behavior from their own artists isn't a new thing.
What can you do besides endure it when you've chosen someone yourself?
Sister Hong pressed her head, quickly processing the news she had just heard, and paced back and forth in her office.
“It’s okay. You refused yesterday, but they contacted me again today, which shows they are very sincere this time. It’s not too late for you to change your mind. Besides, before calling you, I already called your husband, and he said he is willing to cooperate whenever you need him.”
Before participating in "Detective Love" last time, Sister Hong used the excuse of making it easier for her work to get Qin Shu's phone number and WeChat.
To prevent Song Ying from using her husband as a shield again, she first obtained Qin Shu's consent.
"It's his business if he agrees, I'm not going."
"Stop being willful, my little darling. We've already lost the opportunity for 'Temptation Star.' Although 'The Tide' will be released next week, it's an ensemble piece. How much screen time will you get? If you don't seize this opportunity that's been handed to you, how will you recover once this hype dies down?"
Hong Jie's earnest advice made Song Ying feel guilty, but she really didn't want to get involved with Xu Lanyan, so she could only briefly mention the reason.
Even Sister Hong hesitated.
"Wow... your husband is really popular."
"Is this a compliment on my good taste?"
"Come on, you!"
Hong rolled her eyes, thought for a moment, and said, "Aying, I understand your reasons, but here's what I think about this. Since your rival has come knocking on your door, whether it's to bribe you or to make a fuss about this variety show, it proves that they're going to take action against you."
"You can avoid it this time, but what about next time? And the time after that? What if they're just rich and capricious, and they want to get involved in every project you want in the future? Will you still be able to work in this industry?"
"Most importantly, this time we know we're connected to her, so we can be on guard. But what if she tries something underhanded next time? Can you dodge it? The best defense is offense. Hiding won't solve the problem now. Besides, the person who came to our door today wasn't that Xu Lanyan, but Director Zhuo Rui. It's not like you're doing her a favor."
"So in my opinion, whether it's to solve this problem now, or for your long-term development, or even to put it simply, it's a fool not to make money when you can! You'd better agree to this."
"Of course, if you think it over carefully and still maintain your original idea, then I will respect that. After all, you are yourself first, then actress Song Ying, and lastly, an artist I manage."
After hanging up the phone, Sister Hong's words lingered in Song Ying's ears for a long time.
Actually, Sister Hong is right.
There's no way to avoid it.
You can continue to bring Qin Shu on the show...
Song Ying felt a little irritable and couldn't fall back asleep, so she got up to wash and eat.
Not long after, my phone vibrated; Qin Shu had sent me a message.
It is a document.
Immediately afterwards, the phone rang.
"Honey, there's a result regarding Mr. Li's matter with Qingcheng. I've sent you a copy. You decide how to handle it. Oh, and there's another matter—the Xu family is involved in Jiang Yueyao's theft and laundering of gold coins."
"The Xu family?"
Upon hearing the name Xu again, Song Ying instinctively thought of one person, "Xu Lanyan?"
"It's her. Jiang Yueyao won the Best Actress award because half of the judges voted for her. There are rumors that the Xu Group pulled strings. But the Xu family did it cleanly, so the evidence isn't very conclusive. I need to investigate further."
Song Ying never expected that Jiang Yueyao and Xu Lanyan had such a relationship.
Thinking of something, Song Ying made up her mind.
"I want to see Jiang Yueyao."
Qin Shu was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll have someone arrange it. But I heard that her situation has changed drastically, and she might not be in good spirits, so please be careful when you go to see her."
"I understand, don't worry, I'm very skilled."
"By the way, your agent called me this morning and mentioned some variety show. I told her I was fine with it and asked her to ask you whether to accept it or not. I'll listen to you."
Upon hearing Qin Shu mention this, Song Ying could only reiterate her concerns.
But then Qin Shu laughed from the other end.
"...What are you laughing at?"
"You're overthinking it."
After Qin Shu finished speaking, he sighed helplessly, then straightened his expression and said solemnly.
“Ah Ying, I’ve told you many times, you don’t need to be so understanding. You are my wife, everything I have is yours, even myself. As long as it helps your work, I’m willing to be at your service at any time. This isn’t about taking advantage of the Qin family’s power, but rather my duty as a husband.”
"As for whether or not to expose ourselves to the public eye, I was already fully prepared when I chose to be with you even after knowing your profession. Grandpa agreed to our marriage, and he must have known this day would come. The Qin family didn't let me show my face in public before because Grandpa suspected my parents' deaths were murdered and was afraid I would be in danger. But now I'm all grown up, and the men of the Qin family can't hide forever, do you understand?"
"I won't hide it from you. I felt very fortunate to be on the show with you last time. Because being involved in your work allowed me to stand by your side when you needed me, and to declare to the world when others coveted you that you were mine, and they were not worthy of even dreaming about you."
"So don't listen to your second aunt's nonsense, and don't let her narrow-minded views affect your judgment. Follow your heart, and no matter what happens, let me be there for you."
Qin Shu rarely speaks so much in one go.
Still using this serious and solemn tone.
This is completely different from his previous wild and unruly behavior, and his occasional attempts to fix dogs and act cute.
Song Ying had to seriously consider what he had said.
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At 2 PM, Qin Shu's assistant, Peng Wen, came to pick up Song Ying to meet Jiang Yueyao.
Because the evidence of tax evasion and involvement in gold laundering is conclusive, Jiang Yueyao has now been detained by the police. Everything is just waiting for the court procedures to be completed and the trial process to be completed before the charges are determined and the sentence is handed down.
Two days later, when I saw Jiang Yueyao again, everything had changed.
Upon seeing Song Ying, Jiang Yueyao was momentarily dazed, but quickly pounced on her in a frenzy.
Peng Wen quickly stepped forward to block Song Ying, but she patted him on the shoulder.
"Awen, it's okay. Move aside, she can't hurt me."
As expected, Jiang Yueyao was stopped by the prison's iron gate.
Peng Wen then stepped aside.
"Song Ying, did you come here to laugh at me?! You're so smug to see me like this, aren't you?!"
Why should I be proud?
"I've fallen to this state, and I can no longer compete with you for Qin Shu. Even Shen Linzhou is delusional about you. Now everyone likes you, and you are favored, while I am hated by everyone and am going to face imprisonment. Who can be more smug than you! But I warn you, my today is your tomorrow. Don't think you can escape. All the glory is temporary. I'm waiting for you to suffer as much as I have!"
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