Chapter 87 Seven Days and Seven Nights: "I can learn... Can you please not leave..."
#Jiang Yan eating with a non-celebrity# Qin Lan's appearance at a bar and her being seen together became a trending topic, making it hard not to speculate.
Bai Ai was in a real bind. She ordered Yu Shan to forcibly pack Qin Lan up and carry her away, and then contacted public relations to desperately lower the trending topic.
Their discussion arose alongside the popularity of the third episode of "The Age of Red," prompting netizens to speculate about the reasons. Logically, with "The Age of Red" currently enjoying immense popularity, they should be capitalizing on this momentum with the production team for promotional purposes.
The fans of the couple thought to themselves, "Oh no!" Judging from this situation, their Sister Qin had probably been dumped and, heartbroken, went to a bar to drown her sorrows!
But at this moment, the panic of the CP fans was far less than that of the solo fans who were on the verge of tears.
[Watching the smoke rise]: Stop, baby. We've already agreed to you being with that girl, okay?
[I prefer the unbridled freedom of the Northern Hemisphere]: Wrong, I won't stop you anymore, come back.
[Xiaoyu Yanyan]: Please, Yanyan, stop eating with those men. Their bellies are almost bigger than mine, even though I'm pregnant.
[My handsome and aloof face in the sea breeze]: Sister, even if you want to have a child for QL, we'll accept it, but please don't let it be any of those men, okay?
【I am a little sea lion】: Let the child do whatever she wants. QL's conditions are alright, so let's not be picky.
The fans were screaming enthusiastically, but Jiang Yan remained unresponsive, while Qin Lan had simply fallen asleep.
In the early hours of the morning, a marketing account broke the news of a breakup between two long-time rivals in the Chinese entertainment industry.
[Gossip Bro is Eating Gossip]: I won't say which couple it is, but you can all guess. They've broken up, and it's even worse than before. This time it's completely over. Once the drama finishes airing, they'll be worlds apart.
[Is it fate, or the carefree spirit of the waves?]: Holy crap, is this for real? I just got into this fandom and started shipping them!
[Brother Gua is Eating Melon] Reply: Absolutely authentic. As everyone knows, Brother Gua never reveals gossip without a basis.
[What a reckless woman!]: Oh no! I just got hooked too, and I'm dying from all the sweetness in their behind-the-scenes clips!
[We have so many butts entering China]: Is this marketing account crazy? Don't believe him, the two of them are doing great.
[Gua Ge is eating melon] Reply: This CP fan is obsessed. Dare to bet how fake your CP's next promotional activities will be?
[Underworld Buns]: Don't believe or spread rumors, Qinjiang99~
The scariest thing is that this marketing account was still alive until dawn.
Given Qin Lan's studio's past practices, if the rumors are false, he should be receiving a lawyer's letter by now.
Panicked fans rushed to the studio's premises demanding an explanation.
[A cold smile appeared on his chiseled profile]: Sis, sue him!
[Gazing intently at the narrow, ugly shadow of the water lily]: This seriously damages the artist's reputation. What are they waiting for if they haven't sent a lawyer's letter yet?
[I think I'm particularly wicked]: Death to those who spread rumors! And I'll say it one last time: both celebrities have never been in a relationship!
While instructing all those in the know to feign death, Bai Ai frantically called Qin Lan.
Xiaoqing answered the phone hesitantly: "Sister Qin is still drunk..."
Bai Ai was so angry that she cursed, "She slept well, but after her drunken rampage, she dumped the whole mess on me!"
Jiang Yan's company has already called to ask what her artist is up to. It's one thing to be trending on social media for going to bars during the CP (couple pairing) promotion, but she was also photographed flirting with women...
Bai Ai was in a terrible predicament.
By the next morning, half of the entertainment industry knew about the breakup rumors and believed them to a large extent.
The news spread to such an extent that even Xue Wumi, the director who was fishing for penguins in the Southern Hemisphere, knew about it and asked his assistant for his opinion on the matter.
The assistant is a fan of the Qin Jiang couple and is currently heartbroken: "Waaaa, my couple is dead..."
Xue Wumi, however, exclaimed excitedly, "This is great news! I was just wondering who to cast in the new script, and here are two perfect leads!"
The assistant stared at her with a chill down her spine.
"That's why you're a director; you can even think of something like this in the script."
Xue Wumi exclaimed, "Give me my phone! Give me my phone! I'll go find out if they're willing to act. I can audition beforehand..."
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After a hangover, Qin Lan got up, smugly opened WeChat, and waited for Jiang Yan to question him.
The message is still stuck on the one where she was blocked?
Qin Lan broke down and called Xiao Qing in: "Go and sound out her assistant, see how Jiang Yan reacts when she finds out I went out drinking!"
Xiaoqing was stunned: "Sister, I haven't even spoken to her assistant! Isn't this too obvious?!"
Qin Lan wouldn't listen to a word: "Fifty thousand yuan, no matter what method you use..."
Xiao Qing completed the task with a grimace.
"Sister Qin, the other party said... said..."
"There can't be any worse news." Qin Lan urged, "Speak quickly, I won't kill anyone."
Xiaoqing said tremblingly, "Your ex... didn't react at all..."
She shakily raised her head, expecting the young lady to unleash a torrent of abuse, but Qin Lan remained surprisingly calm: "Is that so?"
Xiaoqing was terrified: "Sister, please don't do this... Otherwise, just slap me a couple of times and give me a red envelope..."
Qin Lan reached out his hand, and Xiao Qing closed her eyes as if facing death.
Qin Lan: "Move your face away, I need your phone."
Xiaoqing, puzzled, pulled out her phone: "What do you need my phone for...?"
Qin Lan took her finger, unlocked the screen, entered Jiang Yan's chat box, and made a voice call.
After about ten seconds, Jiang Yan finally answered, but didn't say anything.
Qin Lan asked calmly, "Who are you planning to have dinner with tonight?"
Jiang Yan: "College classmate."
"I stood him up, but I ate with him."
Are you ordering me around?
"Eat with me, let's talk things out, and then you can eat with whoever you want."
"Fine." Jiang Yan sneered, "Send me the address?"
"My home. Teacher Jiang wouldn't be too afraid to come, would she?"
"I'll definitely keep the appointment," Jiang Yan said slowly, hanging up the phone before Qin Lan could.
Qin Lan returned the phone to Xiao Qing with a gloomy expression.
Just hearing Jiang Yan's voice made her want to sleep with her immediately, forcing her to beg for mercy.
She had a vague feeling that their relationship was on the verge of collapse and could be completely shattered by the next meal.
Qin Lan was utterly bewildered. Why had things turned out this way?
She is indeed volatile and easily angered, but she believes she has never lost her mind. She acts impulsively and curses only because she wants to; she likes to vent her emotions in these vivid ways.
Qin Lan poured herself a glass of cold water, drank it calmly, and found that the wicked thought was still lingering in her mind.
Looking at the photos of her having dinner with those people, smiling so brightly and radiantly, with a provocative look that only she could understand, she wanted to immediately pin Jiang Yan down on the bed and make her beg for mercy.
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At 6:30 p.m., Ye Wei parked her car in front of the villa.
Jiang Yan picked up her handbag and got out of the car: "You can go back first. If I haven't called you by 10 pm, you can go to sleep."
Ye Wei nodded.
Jiang Yan slowly walked into the hall, where a candlelight flickered on her left.
She looked over and saw Qin Lan's face behind the candlelight, proud and calm.
Jiang Yan walked towards her.
Qin Lan didn't look at her; she was cutting her steak.
The chef left after serving the last two desserts, leaving only the two of them in the large house. Qin Lan cut the steak in front of her and pushed the plate towards Jiang Yan.
Although not particularly gentle, he possessed aristocratic manners at heart, and once someone was considered part of his domain, he would treat her well in his own way. He was always very concerned about Jiang Yan's diet, and would always cut the steak before handing it to her.
"Thanks."
Jiang Yan picked up her fork and ate a piece.
"Pretty punctual."
Jiang Yan calmly took a sip of soup: "I'm always punctual for appointments."
Qin Lan didn't say anything more. The two ate quietly for five minutes, and then she put down her knife and fork.
"You succeeded." Qin Lan shrugged. "Is it interesting to force me to submit in this way?"
“Of course it’s interesting.” Jiang Yan’s foxy eyes gleamed with excitement. “Just thinking about how angry and helpless Teacher Qin looks is interesting. It’s even more interesting to think about how Teacher Qin had to contact me first. But the most interesting thing is what will happen after Teacher Qin backs down…”
Qin Lan pulled out a chair and stood up abruptly. He walked around the table to her, grabbed her wrist, pulled her up, and kissed her.
Before Jiang Yan could react, Qin Lan had already pulled her up, shoved her wrist onto the table, and kissed her fiercely.
Jiang Yan returned the kiss with even greater passion than she had.
This kiss carried a hint of revenge in addition to longing; Qin Lan's lips were bitten until they bled. The feeling of madness and loss of control overwhelmed them; Qin Lan held her head tightly until she felt dizzy before releasing her.
"Then I'll tell you," Qin Lan said through gritted teeth, "I want to possess every minute of you, only I can touch every inch of your skin, you must be mine, only mine, and if you dare to look at anyone else again, I'll break your legs."
"Forced love? Teacher Qin is quite the player."
Between kisses, Jiang Yan whispered, her bright red lips tempting Qin Lan to continue.
Jiang Yan was pressed against the headboard by her, her eyes glistening with tears.
"They haven't made up yet, is Teacher Qin planning to use force?"
"But some people will object. Do you object?"
"Why would I object?" Jiang Yan looked at her defiantly. "It's rare to see Teacher Qin being so proactive; I couldn't be happier—"
The next day at dawn, Qin Lan got up and brought in the food a little while later.
Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow: "Why don't we eat at a restaurant?"
"Save time."
Their bath turned into a passionate encounter, and they emerged reluctantly. Qin Lan, consumed by jealousy, had satisfied Jiang Yan's desires for the first time. Her gaze was fixed on Jiang Yan, every word dripping with possessiveness. Three days and three nights passed, and she kept Jiang Yan confined to the room, forbidding her from leaving: "Are you still going to eat with other people?"
“Eat it,” Jiang Yan challenged her.
Make her cry.
He bit her shoulder, then looked at her anxiously: "Are you still eating with other people?"
"Eat." Jiang Yan didn't have the strength to say anything more.
Qin Lan gave her two hours to rest, then fed her and continued cooking.
...
A slight humming sound filled the room.
Jiang Yan weakly raised her head.
"Could you take it outside for a while...?"
"No." Qin Lan stared at her warily. "Are you trying to run away?"
"Why would I run? I can barely walk now." Jiang Yan showed her her trembling legs: "I really can't go on anymore, it's been seven days..."
"Please, let me rest for a bit." Jiang Yan poked the woman's shoulder.
It was covered in cat scratches and dog chews.
Qin Lan took pity on her and let her go.
Jiang Yan watched as she bent down, withdrawing the warmth from her body. She looked at Qin Lan's silhouette, sensing a peculiar signal amidst an indescribable feeling.
The sky outside the window is clear and the sun is shining brightly.
The birds chirped tirelessly on the branches.
It's a nice morning, perfect for saying goodbye to someone you've liked for many years.
That way, when she walks out of here, she won't feel even more upset because of the gloomy weather.
Qin Lan was completely unaware of her inner thoughts. She was now in a good mood: "The Watershed is being re-released. There's a screening tomorrow night. Let's go see it!"
She packed her things by herself, her voice cheerful: "Do you want some popcorn? I've learned how to make it, it'll definitely taste better than the ones at the movie theater. We'll also have the chef at home make some juice, and we'll rent out the whole theater."
Jiang Yan was silent for a while, and then vaguely remembered that this was a promise they made when they were filming "Telephone in the Fog".
At the time, she and Qin Lan were in a private cinema, watching the last few scenes of the movie together. She asked Qin Lan if they could come to the cinema regularly to watch the first movie they acted in together.
She once thought that Qin Lan didn't remember this at all, just like she didn't know to take the initiative to say "I love you" or "I like you", she didn't know to report to her when she went to a new place, and she didn't know how to love. It seemed that she could only be passionate in bed and make her feel safe.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
She shook her head and said gently, "Qin Lan, I've thought about it for a long time. Let's separate for a while first."
Qin Lan was tidying up the sofa, not turning her head: "Are you going to break up with me again?"
"It might be temporary," Jiang Yan thought for a moment.
Qin Lan stood up straight: "Give me a reason."
"I'm too tired of arguing," Jiang Yan said calmly. "You really don't love me enough, and I can't take it anymore."
Qin Lan suddenly walked over: "Even if I'm willing to bow my head first and admit my mistakes to make amends this time, are you still going to leave?"
“That’s right.” Jiang Yan smiled. “Because the problem hasn’t been resolved, we’ll still argue next time. These past few months, we’ve had earth-shattering arguments, and then our love has been as intense as thunder and lightning… The only difference is that this time you gave in, but I forced you to.”
"You don't know why I'm sad and upset, how conflicted I am, what I need, or why I left."
Qin Lan truly didn't know, and felt she hadn't understood a single word. But an indescribable sorrow overwhelmed her, and she eagerly bent down: "But I can learn! I can ask! You can teach me, even if I don't understand anything, but now... now I'm willing to try what you say..."
Her eyes reddened, tears welled up, and she couldn't bear it anymore. She hugged Jiang Yan and choked out, "I can learn... Please don't go..."
Jiang Yan also started crying: "Why are you so bad at dating... I should have taught you, but I'm a sad person."
Qin Lan was reluctant to let go, but in the end she still massaged her sore legs and feet, put on her shoes and clothes, and saw her to the door.
She cried out in her heart, "Don't go! Don't go!" but stubbornly refused to say another word. Besides, it was no use saying anything; she could only stand there like a frozen screen.
Only after Jiang Yan began to descend the steps did she snap out of her daze, stepping forward, bewildered and at a loss: "Will you come back?"
Yes, it will.
Jiang Yan turned around and straightened her collar: "If you're still willing to accept me in the future, I'll come back to you. I don't want to really leave you... Right now, I need time to sort out my messy feelings."
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Qin Lan returned to her room, picked up her phone, and entered the group chat 【Human Wealth Sisters (5)】.
I've broken up again.
Yang Xingji: [? ? ?]
Yu Jintang: [???]
Song Man: [? ? ?]
Yun Chui: [? ? ?]
Qin Lan: [This formation is really neat.]
Yu Jintang: [Absolutely, sisters breaking up should have some dignity.]
Qin Lan: [Get out!]
Song Man: [No, are you two really dating? Is your relationship really love, or something like hatred?]
Yang Xingji: [Here's a joke: "We broke up again"]
Yun Chui: [That's kind of funny]
Qin Lan: [You two get out of here too]
Song Man: [Have you considered overlapping?]
Qin Lan was moved to tears; finally, there was someone who genuinely cared about important matters.
The problem is, she's very tired right now, and I don't know what to do.
Yu Jintang: [Got it, I'm asking for help.]
Yang Xingji: [My advice is to pursue her properly and start over.]
Song Man: [1]
Yu Jintang: [1]
Yun Chui followed suit, then sent Qin Lan a private message: 【What did she tell you?】
Qin Lan recounted the events, then asked Yun Chui with a troubled expression, "I really don't understand where I went wrong, but since she's so upset, I think it must be because I didn't do a good job. I just don't know what to do."
Yun Chui was puzzled for a long time. It wasn't easy; to make Qin Lan bow his head was truly remarkable…
“You’re bowing your head a little too late.” She simply spoke to Qin Lan on the phone: “Jiang Yan can no longer coax herself.”
"She said she needed to leave for a while..."
Qin Lan frowned: "Although she said she would come back, I have a feeling that the same problem will still arise..."
Yun Chui pondered for a moment: "What do you think love is?"
Qin Lan spoke frankly: "Don't ask me such profound questions, I don't know the answers."
Yun Chui smiled and said, "Actually, I don't know either. Someone taught me."
Qin Lan said with little interest: "Song Man, I didn't expect her to be so good at it."
"It's Anna."
Qin Lan: "???"
For a fleeting moment, she recalled that absurd love triangle and cheating scandal.
“I recommend an excellent psychotherapist named Anna to you…” Yun Chui introduced, “She has a national level-two psychological counselor certificate, is reliable, and will strictly maintain confidentiality.”
Qin Lan was taken aback: "Dr. Shuangxin? Just who is she? How come someone like her is staying by your side and traveling the world? Shouldn't she be working herself to the bone in the hospital?"
Yun Chui couldn't help but laugh for a while, then sighed: "Wait, let me ask Anna if she minds telling you about the past... She came back and said she could let you know, to prove that she is a proper doctor. Actually, she was very outstanding in her student days, and she was already on the operating table in her twenties. Moreover, she is a dual-heart doctor, which means she is proficient in both cardiology and psychology."
"During a medical dispute, the tendons in her right hand were severed, leaving her disheartened... I happened to meet her, and we both wanted to... well, go out for a walk to clear our minds. She happens to be a cardiologist and has a deep understanding of pulmonary hypertension, so we went together."
“I was in a bad mood during that time. Her hand was still recovering and she was also feeling sad, but she was always able to comfort me and help me with psychological counseling. It was because of her that I didn’t fall into depression. You and Jiang Yan always come to me with relationship problems. Actually, I just learned some things from her.”
Qin Lan was intrigued. "Then... could I ask her out?"
"She said it's no problem, but I need to be monitored for my condition recently and can't leave for the time being. Can you come to Nanyu? It would be best to invite Jiang Yan along, as I need to communicate with both of you separately."
"It's not feasible these next few days... The show is currently airing, and we need to promote it and do roadshows. Shall we go over there in a while?"
"Okay." Yun Chui smiled gently, "A Man misses you all too."
Qin Lan hesitated for a moment, then blurted out a surprising sentence: "We miss you all very much too."
Yun Chui remained silent for a long time. "It's clear you really want to change; you're even saying things like that."
Qin Lan's face darkened, and she hung up the phone immediately.
The next day, she received a call from Bai Ai.
Bai Ai's voice was filled with joy: "Director Xue Wumi contacted me, wanting to know if you two have broken up? He's going to shoot a new movie at the end of the year, and the main characters are a couple who have broken up. You two would be perfect for the role."
Qin Lan remained silent for a moment: "You seem very happy."
"Of course I'm happy! That's Director Xue's movie. Even if I only get a supporting role, it'll be a great honor for my family! I was worried before that Director Xue might not even notice you, but now he's actually come knocking on my door... Are you sure you two broke up? You can't suddenly get back together, right? If you're sure, I'll contact Director Xue!"
"..."
Qin Lan said with a heavy heart, "Doesn't anyone consider my feelings?"
"Are you sad?"
Bai Ai chuckled with a hint of schadenfreude: "When you were so arrogant and domineering, you never imagined you'd be so down on your luck one day! Haha!"
Qin Lan: "I want to deduct all your salary."
Bai Ai didn't care at all: "Go ahead and deduct it. As long as you can be selected by Director Xue, you don't have to pay me a salary for a year."
Qin Lan was completely speechless.
"This isn't something that can be decided by me alone. Director Xue might not even approve of me." She listlessly fiddled with a lipstick. "And Jiang Yan might not even agree."
"Wait a moment, I'll contact her agent."
Bai Ai hung up the phone and called back, her voice filled with frustration: "...Jiang Yan doesn't even want to take this role! Has she lost her mind? It's a Xue Wumi role, that's Xue Wumi for you, and she doesn't want to act in it?"
"...Is it possible that she just doesn't want to act with me?"
Bai Ai asked in surprise, "Have you two really fallen out like this? Weren't you still promoting yourselves as a couple?"
Qin Lan tapped the table unhappily: "Let's terminate the cooperation. It's not appropriate to continue like this..."
Bai Ai had no choice but to reply as Qin Lan had instructed. At this moment, Xue Wumi was also politely rejected by Wang Zihan, and couldn't help but try to persuade Jiang Yan to change her mind.
First, I comforted them: "Don't be too sad. Sometimes the fate between people is predetermined. Don't worry and hurt yourself."
Then, changing the subject, he said, "Why not turn this into a new opportunity? I'm aiming for an award, and your performances will be very realistic."
Wang Zihan sighed inwardly and couldn't help but look at Jiang Yan, who was leaning against the window in a daze: "You really don't plan to act? Don't you admire Director Xue's style?"
Jiang Yan clutched the pair of earrings Qin Lan had given her tightly in her hand, staring blankly outside.
Wang Zihan raised her hand and waved it in front of her eyes worriedly: "Did you go deaf from being too heartbroken?"
Jiang Yan came to her senses and lowered her head.
"There is no first time I've been heartbroken."
"Should we contact a therapist?" Wang Zihan asked with some concern. "I feel like your current state is very similar to what it was four years ago..."
Jiang Yan paused for a moment: "No need. Please politely decline Director Xue's offer for me, just say that I haven't been feeling very well lately."
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Its father's. (Four changes, hehe)
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