Hua Se vomited for a long time, then put on her makeup again. She patted her stomach and made a decision: Jin Heng would take the blame.
When she came out of the restroom, she found Jin Heng waiting outside.
Hua Se put on a smile and went to greet him. "Aheng, what brings you here?"
Jin Heng put his arm around her waist and asked attentively, "Are you feeling unwell? You were inside for so long?"
Hua Se lowered her eyes, concealing the coldness and indifference within them. A 10% stake in exchange for a considerate fiancé, huh, very good. "Aheng, would you like to take a walk with me in the garden? I have something I want to tell you."
Jin Heng agreed.
The Jin family's garden was vast, covering four acres, and meticulously manicured in a European geometric style. Once they were alone, Hua Se broke free from Jin Heng's embrace. "Heng, this engagement is my parents' wish. If you don't want it, I will never force you. Even if you want to break up with me, I will have no complaints." As she spoke, tears streamed down Hua Se's face, her eyes filled with pitiful vulnerability.
Jin Heng was surprised, his mind racing. "Sese, why would you think that?"
Hua Se cried even harder, looking pitiful and touching. "Aheng, you still won't tell me the truth? Did you go to see Su Qianhui that night? Since you like her and can't let her go, why did you agree to marry me?"
Jin Heng was speechless for a moment, gazing at her luscious red lips. "Sese, I did see Su Qianhui, but nothing happened. Do you believe me?"
"I believe you, I believe you!" Hua Se threw herself into Jin Heng's arms, sobbing softly. "Even if you're lying to me, I hope you'll never let me know the truth. Ah Heng, I love you so much that I've lost myself. I can't imagine what I would do without you."
With tears still on her face, Hua Se tiptoed to kiss the corner of his mouth.
Jin Heng remembered the red marks on her neck that day and instinctively felt a sense of rejection, gently pushing her away, "Sese, your lipstick... will smudge."
Hua Se suddenly realized, her heart turning to ashes. "Actually, you haven't forgiven me yet. Let's just forget about it then. Even if we get engaged, if you harbor resentment, we won't be happy."
She turned away resolutely. Jin Heng grabbed her, preventing her from leaving. He understood that his destiny lay in a political marriage.
"Aheng, what do you want? Accept me, or let me go?" Hua Se issued her ultimatum.
With a swift movement, Jin Heng pulled her into his arms. He cupped her face in his hands, tasting her lipstick. Hua Se's fingers were already fiddling with his clothes, unbuttoning his shirt.
“Sese, no,” Jin Heng explained again, afraid that she would misunderstand, “If the servants see this, it will damage your reputation.”
Hua Se ignored her, her eyes gleaming with a captivating allure. "Aheng, this way of living under the sky and sheltering from the earth is so romantic, I love it..."
It is indeed romantic, with the beautiful woman's face as lovely as a painting on this vast lawn and in this enchanting embroidered garden.
"Aheng, do you love me? Do you miss me?" Hua Se's voice rang out at the right moment. Jin Heng picked her up and placed her in the garden of the geometric maze.
Hua Se carefully protected her belly. The time was short and ended quickly, but it felt like an eternity to her. A phrase kept repeating in her mind, "Garden, garden, mysterious and beautiful."
Hua Se and Jin Heng returned hand in hand. Both sets of parents were very pleased to see their children so loving and affectionate.
Jin Jiang said, "Heng'er, Sese, we have already decided that the engagement ceremony will be held in October, and the formal wedding will be held next April when spring is in full bloom."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
The engagement between the Hua and Jin families dominated the headlines of major media outlets, and at the same time, news that Hua Se would take over as CEO of Hua Corporation spread like wildfire.
At the headquarters of The Insider magazine, Yuan Mu stared at his computer screen, the overwhelming news reports stinging his eyes. The woman who had brought him joy and the pinnacle of his life was about to marry another.
Editor-in-Chief Kang Cheng personally went to Yuan Mu's workstation and solemnly instructed him: "Amu, all the media are watching the Hua family this time. Your former employer is also trying to get a first-hand report on Miss Hua Se. We can't lose. I remember that Miss Hua appreciated you a lot back then. As long as you get her exclusive interview, the position of editor-in-chief will be yours."
Yuan Mu is currently a senior editor, a long way from being editor-in-chief. "Don't worry, Editor-in-Chief, I will do my best."
However, after making numerous calls to the Hua Group, he received no response. He then spent several days at the Hua Group headquarters, only to find that media personnel had practically besieged the company. The Hua Group declined all media interviews.
The transfer of power was silent; Jin Heng took over the Hua Group and became a member of the board of directors as Hua Se's fiancé. Suddenly, the market share of those catering to the better segment increased again.
*
Lightyear Coffee Shop.
Xue Qiandai naturally saw the overwhelming media coverage. A smile played on her lips; the show was about to begin.
Before it was time to leave work, Yuan Mu arrived at the coffee shop carrying his camera. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and greeted the two girls.
"Tomorrow is the weekend, and I'm thinking of wrapping up the short film and then moving on to post-production editing. It's our first time filming, so we're a bit slow. But once you're more familiar with the process and you've all mastered the techniques, the output will naturally increase."
Xue Qiandai smiled sweetly. She had been filming with Yuan Mu this week, and it could be said that she had learned everything that Yuan Mu knew.
"Okay, thank you in advance, Senior Yuan. Speaking of which, with such a big change at the Hua Group recently, I thought your magazine would be too busy to take care of our photoshoot."
A hint of embarrassment inadvertently appeared on Yuan Mu's face. "The Hua family... is not accepting interviews right now, and there's nothing I can do about it."
"Didn't you stake out the location? Where there's a will, there's a way." Jian Yan looked at Yuan Mu somewhat awkwardly. He was really charming when he was filming, serious and focused, but some things had changed.
"Xiaoyan, are you feeling unwell? You don't look well," Yuan Mu asked with concern.
Her thoughtfulness remained as always.
Jian Yan shook her head haphazardly, "It's quite unbelievable that it's about to end."
Yuan Mu smiled and said, "Your blockbuster is about to be released. You should be happy."
Xue Qiandai clapped her hands. "Alright, let's start with the night view tonight."
The night view was taken in Sanlitun. They also visited Tanzhe Temple in Beijing over the weekend. The contrast between the city and nature is beautifully presented.
Poetry is not in the heart
It will also be in other places.
Underfoot
I don't want to live a monotonous life.
Pilling will always occur after prolonged friction.
If the world doesn't understand my emotions
I wore it on my body
Go on a trip
“OK, very good.” Yuan Mu finished the handkerchief and beckoned Xue Qiandai over. “Dai Dai, you’re so photogenic. I think even those big-name celebrities can’t capture the emotions as well as you.”
Xue Qiandai, dressed in a printed shirt and straight pencil pants, plays back footage in the camera, presenting an artistic and romantic image that almost overflows the screen.
"It's because Jane's copywriting is so good. Senior Yuan, what do you think? If my Jane didn't become a designer, how about she became an editor at your magazine?"
Yuan Mu smiled and said, "Then we'll all pale in comparison."
After everyone finished filming and packed up their things, Jian Yan called Yuan Mu out. Under the ancient tree at Tanzhe Temple, Jian Yan looked directly into Yuan Mu's eyes: "Senior, is there anything you want to say to me?"
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