Qi Yan's expression was complicated. He knew what his elder brother meant, but it was really hard for him to put the two people in front of him into the same situation as Luan Yining.
Luan Yining has never acted coquettishly towards him...
Qi Changzhou said with exasperation, "Watch and learn more, what are you being so coy about, you alpha?"
Qi Yan remained silent, then looked up at the unconscious intimacy between Shan Song and Tong Zhao, without offering any rebuttal.
It was almost lunchtime, and after teaching his wife, Shan Song chatted with Qi Yan about Tong Zhao during his lunch break.
“It wouldn’t be difficult to clarify publicly. There are many ways to whitewash one’s image in the entertainment industry. Besides, most of the rumors about my sister-in-law are just that. The only thing that might be a little troublesome is the illegitimate child issue.” Qi Yan pondered and said, “The best way is to have the Qin family step in.”
Shan Song nodded: "Okay, I'll figure something out about the Qin family."
“If we get the Qin family involved, we’ll have to give up some of our interests. Qin Siyuan already knows the true nature of your relationship, so I’m afraid it will be difficult for him to agree,” Qi Changzhou warned.
Tong Zhao also turned to Shan Song: "This is a fact that can't be clarified. It's common for wealthy families to have illegitimate children, and it doesn't really affect anything."
"How can it not have an impact? Because this kind of irrelevant thing will affect your reputation in the industry. What will you do when it comes to awards in the future?"
"..." Tong Zhao was speechless. This was thinking too far ahead. Looking at the two people opposite her who were equally surprised, she silently covered her face.
"Good heavens." Qi Changzhou muttered, glaring at his younger brother. Look at how much other people care for their wives and think about them, and then look at you.
Qi Yan, caught in the crossfire, couldn't escape the curse of being someone else's alpha. Although the condemnation from his older brother instead of his wife felt a bit strange, he still silently noted down Dan Song's technique, thinking of trying it out when he got back, just in case it worked.
After reprimanding his younger brother, Qi Changzhou asked, "So what do you want to do? If we don't negotiate, we won't have an advantage in a fight right now, will we?"
“I didn’t say we wouldn’t negotiate, it’s just not the right time yet. Once we deal with Geng Keli, the Qin family will take the initiative to talk to us.” Shan Song then asked Qi Yan, “Could you clarify something else first?”
"Sure." Qi Yan had been running an entertainment company for a long time and was very familiar with some of the tricks of the trade in the entertainment industry.
"It's not hard to find evidence of these things about my sister-in-law online. It's just that the hype has died down. Bringing it up for clarification would seem deliberate. We need to create an opportunity to let the negative information explode again, then guide public opinion away from the topic of illegitimate children. We'll wait for it to ferment to the right time, then have the company come forward and issue a statement, and make an example of a few loud voices to warn others."
The sister-in-law would then personally respond with evidence, gradually diverting netizens' attention. She would periodically release topics to test audience reaction. If the momentum was favorable, she could capitalize on it by releasing new work or participating in programs to market a contrasting public image.
Qi Yan thought about the company's recent projects again: "Several new dramas will start filming after the New Year. I should be able to send them to my sister-in-law in a few days. The quality is very good. Just pick one you like and leave the rest to the company."
After saying that, he glanced at Shan Song again, hesitated for a moment, and said, "If Brother Song is willing, I'm currently preparing a program, and perhaps you and your wife can come together."
What program?
Qi Yan hesitated to speak: "...Divorce reality show."
He had barely uttered the words when Qi Changzhou flicked his forehead: "What did you say?"
Shan Song raised his eyebrows and immediately understood the original intention behind his planning of the program.
He pulled Qi Changzhou over and gave him a meaningful look. Qi Changzhou understood and withdrew his hand. His gaze swept over Qi Yan, who seemed to be drooping his tail. He couldn't help but feel that this kid looked rather pitiful, even more miserable than him, a lonely man.
Dan Song calmed down and thought about Qi Yan's suggestion. Although he didn't know much about the operating rules of the entertainment industry before, the marketing and public relations model had something in common to some extent. He understood what Qi Yan had just said: to create hype, to generate buzz, and to turn things around.
In that case, if he and Zhaozhao were to participate in a divorce reality show, it would indeed be the best choice to combine all three aspects, but divorce...
He glanced instinctively at his wife's bright eyes, then blurted out, "Divorce is out of the question!"
Even fakes won't do!
Tong Zhao was stunned by his sudden shout. Seeing his fierce face with furrowed brows, she turned her head away and laughed.
Dan Song hugged his wife tightly, his hand pinching her soft waist, and said threateningly, "Zhao Zhao?"
"No way." Tong Zhao immediately stopped laughing and said in support, "But I think variety shows are definitely worth considering. Divorce variety shows are a popular genre right now, but there are quite a few different formats for marriage variety shows. Maybe we can try a different format?"
Qi Changzhou agreed: "That makes sense. If you two act like this and show affection on the show, the rumors will be dispelled. With the help of your team, you'll definitely clear up all the dirt. Plus, the Shan family can gain some exposure by airing the show. It's a win-win situation."
This was indeed a good idea, but on Qi Yan's side, the three of them unanimously turned their attention to Qi Yan.
Qi Changzhou spoke first: "So you've actually done something to win your wife back. Are you planning to find the problem on a divorce reality show?"
Qi Yan ran his fingers through his hair in annoyance and mumbled a soft "hmm".
"What are you pretending for at a time like this?" Qi Changzhou pressed his head down impatiently.
Dan Song said thoughtfully, "So you don't know why Luan Yining wants to break up with you?"
Qi Yan was silent for a moment: "...I know."
Qi Changzhou: "Then change it! You know why you're going on variety shows looking for reasons? Are you just waiting to be scolded? Don't tell me you're my brother, you'll lose face."
"..."
Seeing Qi Yan remain silent, Tong Zhao suddenly asked, "So why do you think Professor Luan wants to break up with you?"
"...He doesn't love me."
The three looked at each other in bewilderment upon hearing this: "..."
Things took a bizarre turn.
Qi Changzhou asked incredulously, "If you don't love me... why did you wait more than two years after getting married to decide to divorce?"
“I threatened him. How could a university professor like him possibly fight against the Qi family?”
No, who told you the Qi family is on your side? If they wanted a divorce, they would have done it a long time ago. Qi Changzhou's expression was complicated. He looked at Tong Zhao, who had found the key issue, and mouthed, "Sister-in-law, come here."
Tong Zhao received the signal and cautiously asked, "How can you be so sure that Professor Luan doesn't love you?"
“Sister-in-law, we are different from you and Song Ge. When we got together, it was me who was pestering him. It was wrong from the beginning, and no matter how hard I tried afterward, it was still wrong.”
"..." That's a bit melodramatic, let's listen to it again.
Tong Zhao then asked, "Since he can't resist the Qi family now, why does he insist on getting a divorce?"
"He probably couldn't stand me anymore, but I can't stop him from leaving me. I won't let him go. I can't live without him. It doesn't matter if he hates me. It's enough that I love him."
"..." Another silence fell.
Tong Zhao asked Shan Song in a low voice, "How old is Qi Yan?"
"Two years younger than you."
"But I wasn't head over heels in love back then, was I?" Tong Zhao asked, puzzled.
Shan Song struggled for a moment between morality and humor, and finally glanced at Qi Changzhou and mouthed, "Your brother."
"Say it again!"
Qi Changzhou couldn't hold back any longer and angrily retorted, "Who do you think you are? If I hadn't asked Yi Ning for her opinion, I would have had the bodyguards kidnap you to the marriage registration office to annul the marriage and kick you out of the Qi family."
"I think you deserve to be scolded by netizens. I really thought you knew the reason for the divorce. You're just blaming others. Why didn't they love you? It's all your own fault. I don't even want to talk about your awful temper..."
Qi Changzhou scolded his younger brother without any mercy, which Shan Song seemed used to. Tong Zhao listened, stunned: "Is this really okay?"
“It’s okay, a little scolding will help him wake up, otherwise it’s too…” Shan Song thought about what his wife had just said: “Too childish.”
Upon hearing this, Tong Zhao and Shan Song simply became spectators, watching as the eldest brother of the Qi family disciplined his younger brother.
Qi Yan seemed not to have heard his older brother's scolding, staring intently at Qi Changzhou: "Brother, are you serious? What did he say?"
Qi Changzhou rolled his eyes. He roughly understood why Luan Yining couldn't stand his stupid younger brother: "What's the use of saying anything? Anyway, they're getting a divorce now."
She couldn't bear to see Qi Yan looking so dejected after saying that: "Mom said that if he wants a divorce, he only needs to tell the Qi family, and they won't stop him."
Qi Yan suddenly raised his head.
"He didn't say anything." Qi Changzhou tapped the table, afraid the kid would have another brain fart, and gave him a reading comprehension exercise first:
"You know, not saying anything means you agree, which at least shows that Yi Ning still wanted to continue with you back then. So the problem isn't what you're talking about. You should plan that variety show properly, figure out your own problems, and learn from others how to get along. I think it might actually save your relationship... who knows."
The question of whether or not to love someone gave Qi Changzhou goosebumps.
After a long silence, Qi Yan's eyes turned red, and he spoke in a hoarse voice, "Brother, did he ever like me...?"
"..." Well, all that talk was for nothing!
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