Yuan Mu's mind went blank.
Jian Yan's eyes were clear and bright, with a sharp, all-seeing quality. He had a premonition that she knew something.
A complex internal struggle raged within me: to be honest or to keep it a secret.
No, I can't say. That would be an unforgivable mistake.
"Xiaoyan, your Taobao shop is getting better and better. After this short film is finished, it will definitely attract more customers. The future of e-commerce will be the era of experience."
Jian Yan remained firm and asked again, "Is there anything else?"
Yuan Mu panicked even more, "Xiao Yan, what do you want to know? I'll tell you everything I know."
Jian Yan said "Oh," her eyes dimming for a moment, her whole being exuding loneliness and desolation. "I had a dream last night. I dreamt that my senior had another woman. She's prettier than me and can help him more. I was heartbroken and can't get out of that dream."
Yuan Mu's facial muscles twitched almost imperceptibly, and his eyelids twitched three times. He forced an awkward smile. "Xiao Yan, dreams are always the opposite of reality. I'm just an ordinary man, and meeting you is the happiest thing for me. Give me some time, and when I've grown stronger, I will give you happiness."
A tear rolled down her cheek, and Jian Yan felt like she couldn't breathe.
That evening, she returned from listening to a crosstalk performance at Deyun Club and saw Xue Qiandai in front of her computer screen. Dai Dai said to her with a serious expression, "Jian, I have some not-so-good news for you, and I hope you can face it bravely."
Jian Yan's heart clenched into a knot. What could it be?
Xue Qiandai showed her several photos of Yuan Mu and Hua Se together at a private restaurant in Panhai, with the computer screen frozen on a trash can.
“Jane, Yuan Mu went to Hua Se’s place and stayed there all night. Panhai International is a famous luxury residence in the capital. I was the one who accompanied Hua Se to buy it. Yuan Mu didn’t come out until dawn, and this photo is what they left behind.”
That's really an eyesore.
Jianyan didn't ask Dai Dai why she had the photos, because the time on the photos matched the time of their date and his departure.
Why is that?
Back in the movie theater, Senior Yuan defended her so much, even standing against Hua Se. How did they end up together like this in the blink of an eye?
These past few days, Jian Yan doesn't know how she got through them. She didn't expose him; she still hoped Yuan Mu would confess. If he explained the reason, she would give him another chance.
But no, he still refuses to admit it.
Dai Dai said she hoped Jian Yan would pretend she didn't know anything about it, and that she would make her own judgment after the National Day holiday. Well then, let's just leave it to Dai Dai.
"I know, it's my fault. How can we go on if we don't even have basic trust? I'm sorry, senior."
Yuan Mu remained silent, his conscience pounding, on the verge of collapse. "Xiao Yan, between us, there's no need to say... I'm sorry." He reached out to take Jian Yan's hand, but she subtly dodged it.
The group took a car back to the city, but they didn't say a word the whole time, and the atmosphere was incredibly awkward.
Xue Qiandai didn't hand over the editing of the film to Yuan Mu; she taught herself and got the hang of it quickly. In fact, she really was born with a natural talent for it, able to learn anything quickly and easily.
She edited the video into 15-minute, 5-minute, and 1-minute clips, and uploaded them to YouTube, Tencent Video, and Foxconn, where they garnered a high number of views. This significantly boosted sales for their Taobao store. Furthermore, their store was recognized as a featured product by the platform, gaining substantial exposure.
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As Lightyear Coffee was closing time, Zhao Jiequn arrived at the store. This was his first visit since the coffee shop moved. His purpose was simple: to see Xue Qiandai.
Having chosen a private seat by the window, Mr. Zhao chatted comfortably with the girl he admired.
"My dad's birthday is on the 12th, are you going?" Young Master Zhao asked directly.
Lan Shan quietly brewed his brother-in-law some excellent coffee and brought him two cups over.
Xue Qiandai greeted Zhao Jiequn. "Why should I go to your father's birthday celebration?"
The coffee tastes a hundred times better than last time. Zhao Jiequn gestured to Blue Mountain, "Brother-in-law, I'm chatting with Dai Dai, you don't need to stand by."
Lan Shan rolled his eyes in annoyance. He wasn't there to watch over Young Master Zhao; he just wanted to hear his feedback. After all, Lan Shan had made him a bitter and sour cup of coffee last time and wanted to make it up to him.
Xue Qiandai was more icy, giving a thumbs up, "The coffee is great! Blue Mountain, you can take care of the other customers."
Blue Mountain left with pride.
“Your CEO Huo will be there too. After all, my dad is also an investor in Huotuan. Now that you've officially announced it, you can't very well not go, can you?”
Oh, Dai Dai suddenly realized that now the whole world knew she was Huo Meiren's girlfriend. But a girlfriend isn't the First Lady; she doesn't need to be taken everywhere. "I don't want to go. I hate social engagements, and I'm really busy. I've been busy editing lately; look at my dark circles. Hey, why are you making me go?"
Zhao Jiequn stared at her narrow eyes, wondering where those dark circles came from. He turned his head away and muttered softly, "What if you break up with President Huo someday? Then I'll have a chance, you can get to know my father beforehand."
Xue Qiandai heard everything and almost spat out her coffee. "I thank you for your curse. Huo Meiren and I will not break up unless the world ends, outer space invades, and civilization collapses. You're dreaming."
Zhao Jiequn scratched his head. "Sigh, it'll be hard to get past my father, and it's another story whether my sister can get past him. He dotes on my sister, so he probably has high expectations for his future son-in-law. That's why I'm hesitant about Lanshan Suspended."
Could it be that Chairman Zhao would actually break up the couple? As a member of the coffee shop, Xue Qiandai felt obligated to support Lanshan. "Hey Mr. Zhao, did your father say what kind of son-in-law he likes? I'll give Lanshan some pre-job training."
"I like Huo Yunchao, my dad loves to praise him, he's so accomplished at such a young age!"
Xue Qiandai: "..."
She thought to herself, "What good is it if the old man likes you? Your daughter doesn't like you, and neither does the person you admire." "Since you put it that way, I really have to go and meet your dad."
Zhao Jiequn's eyes immediately lit up. "By the way, Dai Dai, my father has a weakness, which is my stepmother. My stepmother is beautiful, but she's sickly and usually lives in a nursing home, so we rarely see her. If you're choosing a gift, please consider my stepmother's preferences."
For the sake of the investors and the money, Xue Qiandai reluctantly agreed. "Young Master Zhao, do you hate your stepmother? I mean, she stole your father's love, the love that should have been given to your mother and you all."
Zhao Jiequn held her coffee cup, her gaze wandering. This was truly a difficult question to answer. "What I hated as a child, I understood as I grew up. What's wrong with loving someone? My father loved my stepmother, what crime did she commit?"
Just like Zhao Jiequn loves Xue Qiandai, even knowing she has a boyfriend, he still went ahead without hesitation. What did he do wrong? He came today just to invite her to his house so he could see her a few more times.
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