Chapter 129 Chapter 129 I need you, the only one I love...
He Shengnian was stunned for a moment, then lowered his eyes to look at her expression and asked in a low voice, "So, do you want to start an entertainment company? I can help you."
"Why not?" Xu Qinghu said with a smile, "This way I can become my own asset."
"Then I—"
"But, after you and Grandpa start a company for me, I can't be an actor anymore." Xu Qinghu sighed softly, "Then all my previous efforts will be in vain."
He Shengnian was silent for a moment, then held her hand and said, "If you want to be an actor, just follow your own ideas. As for Grandpa, I'll do my homework."
Xu Qinghu blinked, "You respect my opinion so much?"
He Shengnian held her hand tightly and said sincerely, "Whatever you want to do is fine. As long as it doesn't cross the line, I will spare no effort to support you."
Compared to his previous arrogance when he wanted to control Xu Qinghu, He Shengnian has changed a lot at this moment. As long as Xu Qinghu is happy, he will never be so cruel as to break her wings.
Xu Qinghu looked up at his handsome face, as if she wanted to see deep into his heart through his eyes. He Shengnian let her look at him and did not avoid her exploration.
After a moment, Xu Qinghu smiled. "You're so kind to me, aren't you worried that I'll disappoint you?"
He Shengnian's eyes changed slightly, and he asked her in a low voice: "Will you let me down?"
"You never know," Xu Qinghu took a grape from the table and put it in his mouth. "Who knows, maybe one day I'll turn against you."
She looked carefree and said this as if it was a joke.
Looking into her black and white eyes, He Shengnian's heart suddenly tightened, and he couldn't help but hold her shoulders tightly, "Don't say such things, I won't let you leave me."
His fingertips turned slightly white from exerting too much force. Xu Qinghu naturally felt the pain and gently patted the back of his hand. "I'm just kidding you. Why are you so boring?"
He Shengnian let go of his hand, a trace of anxiety flashing in his eyes, "Did it hurt?"
"I'm not hurt," Xu Qinghu leaned back on the sofa and looked up. "I'm not a porcelain doll. I'm not that fragile."
"I don't like this kind of joke," He Shengnian stared at her face and said solemnly, "Don't say such things again in the future. You can tell me what you want or what you are dissatisfied with me. These can be resolved."
"I know." Xu Qinghu stuffed the fruit plate into his arms and instructed him to peel grapes for him.
He Shengnian's expression relaxed. He got up and went to the bathroom to wash his hands before coming back to work.
When He's mother came down the spiral staircase, what she saw was He Shengnian being gentle and considerate to Xu Qinghu.
This son is always calm and serious, both at work and in life. Since he became an adult, even she, his mother, has never seen him so caring, and she immediately became quite curious about Xu Qinghu.
She adjusted her shawl, stood on the stairs and coughed lightly. Seeing that she had attracted the attention of two people, she walked down slowly and greeted Xu Qinghu with a smile: "I'm here."
Her tone is soft and pleasant, without the arrogance in idol dramas. She is elegant and kind, and seems very approachable.
Xu Qinghu stood up and responded with a smile: "Aunt, my name is Xu Qinghu, you can just call me Hulu."
"I understand." Mother He walked over and sat down across from them. "I've been following your and Shengnian's shows, and I've also read your profile."
Despite this, He Shengnian still stood up and introduced their identities to each other so that they could officially get to know each other.
Seeing how serious he was, He's mother's expression became more serious. She began to explain, "Knowing you're coming, Shengnian's father is waiting at the old house. However, the company still needs someone to look after it, so he won't be back until later. Don't mind."
"I understand," Xu Qinghu said calmly, "My uncle is busy with work, so of course he has to take care of the company first."
He's mother nodded, asked her to sit down, and asked her naturally about her usual hobbies and preferences in clothing. Xu Qinghu answered one by one. The atmosphere was not harmonious, but not awkward either.
"I heard from Shengnian that you're filming a movie?" Halfway through the conversation, He's mother changed the subject and asked, "Is it fun on the set? Did anything interesting happen?"
Xu Qinghu picked out a few jokes to share with her, and He's mother smiled clearly, "It seems that you really enjoy being an actor."
"This is my job," Xu Qinghu said, "Since I've chosen this line of work, I naturally have to devote myself to it."
Seeing her clear expression, He's mother paused for a moment and sighed: "It's great to be young. I really envy your fighting spirit. It makes me feel a little younger too."
She then recalled that when she was young, she loved dancing and had won the most prestigious gold medal on the international stage. "At that time, I performed in many countries and received praise from many fans. Who would have thought——"
She glanced at He Shengnian with a reproachful look and pretended to complain, "Unfortunately, after giving birth to Shengnian, my figure was a little out of shape. Even after I recovered, I couldn't regain my former gracefulness. I never stood on the stage again. When I wanted to dance occasionally, I could only drag his father with me to waltz in the yard."
She has black hair and no wrinkles on her face, only her eyes show the traces of time. She seems particularly calm when talking about her past.
It seems that losing the shining stage for the sake of getting married and having children is not something worth regretting.
But from her dress and elegant sitting posture, you can still tell that she has danced before.
"As long as my aunt is happy," Xu Qinghu said, avoiding the main point: "Whether or not I can perform on stage again, it is a beautiful memory worth cherishing."
He's mother looked at her deeply when she heard this, and a happy smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "As expected of an actress, you speak so sweetly. Shengnian and his father can't comfort me like this."
Xu Qinghu glanced at He Shengnian, who looked helpless and said, "Mom, it's not difficult for you to continue dancing."
"I'm old," He's mother sighed, "Don't you see how old I am now? What can I achieve even if I stand on the stage?"
At this point, she said meaningfully: "When faced with a choice, no matter what you choose, you can't replicate a path you've never taken. Once you've made a choice, you can't regret it. Otherwise, what's the point of making the decision in the first place? If you want everything, the end result is nothing."
“Being content with what you have is the greatest wisdom.”
She looked at Xu Qinghu and said softly, "Hulu, don't you think so?"
She said this without any hostility, but rather with a serious tone, as if she was sharing her past experiences with the younger generation. But how could Xu Qinghu not hear the hidden meaning in her words?
The He family had doubts about her work, or rather, they could accept her mediocre background, but they would never accept her continuing to stay in the entertainment industry after being with He Shengnian.
The entertainment industry is full of "actors". They seem to have a glamorous life, but in fact they are full of filth and dirt.
In order to marry into the He family, He's mother was willing to give up her career even though she had already become an internationally renowned dancer, not to mention that Xu Qinghu was just a little-known actor.
They can give her respect, but if she doesn't know what is important, then this respect will probably be greatly reduced.
Mr. He and Mrs. He reminded him so clearly. If Xu Qinghu was sensible, he would naturally know what to do next.
"Mom," He Shengnian also heard the hidden meaning and said with a look of disapproval: "Everyone has different choices. As long as Hulu likes it, I support her in whatever she wants to do."
He's mother smiled without saying anything, just looking at Xu Qinghu.
"Auntie, what you said makes sense," Xu Qinghu smiled. "If a person has limited choices, then she can only make the best choice, otherwise the gains will outweigh the losses."
Seeing that she agreed with her point of view, He's mother's smile deepened a little, "You have a clear character, you must have your own judgment."
As she spoke, she took Xu Qinghu's hand and patted it gently. "You are so beautiful and so smart. Not only Shengnian likes you, I like you too. Please come to our house often in the future."
"Thank you, Auntie." Xu Qinghulu slowly pulled her hand out. She looked up at the huge and gorgeous villa. It was warm like spring, with bright windows and clean tables, but it seemed like an exquisite birdcage. The birds inside had gorgeous and beautiful feathers. They looked gentle and harmless, but in fact they had sharp claws and beaks that were so sharp that they could make people feel daunted.
The three of them talked for a while, and then He's father came back with He's second uncle.
Both of them were wearing black suits, but the deep wrinkles between He's father's eyebrows made him look particularly stern.
Second Uncle He was beaming. When he saw Xu Qinghu, he exclaimed, "This is the girl Shengnian insisted on choosing after rejecting several other daughters from prestigious families. She's even prettier than the stars in the movies. Shengnian really has good taste."
Upon hearing this, He's father glanced at Xu Qinghu, his brows furrowed, appearing to be very worried, but he didn't say anything inappropriate.
He Shengnian stood up to introduce the three people. When he learned that Xu Qinghu was still filming a movie, the displeasure and rejection in He's father's eyes became more obvious. He just said "hmm" lightly, "Let's eat first."
Compared to others, as a father, he has stricter requirements for He Shengnian. Instead of associating with a girl like Xu Qinghu who seems to be restless, he hopes that He Shengnian will find a stable and safe partner.
Even if there is no marriage, don't joke with the He family's reputation.
This Xu Qinghu had already caused a lot of trouble due to her own problems during her time on the dating show, and marrying into the He family would probably cause more trouble.
"Why are you so serious, big brother?" Second Uncle He was just watching the fun. "Shengnian is almost thirty years old now. He finally found someone he likes. Isn't that great? If you ask me, Shengnian's vision is much better than mine back then."
He had an exaggerated slicked-back hair and was the one who was most in favor of the two of them being together.
Second Uncle He originally wanted to obtain the inheritance rights of the company from the old man. Now that his nephew has finally made a mistake, he is of course in full agreement.
The worse the impression He Shengnian makes on the old man, the greater his chances of making money. Why not do it?
He's father glanced at Second Uncle He coldly and was about to scold him when Old Man He came out of the room and said in a deep voice, "Okay, let's have lunch first."
He Shengnian pulled Xu Qinghu up upon hearing this and looked for a place to sit. Old Man He sat at the top, with Father and Mother He at the bottom, followed by Second Uncle He, He Shengnian, and Xu Qinghu.
The servants brought the prepared food one after another, all of which were high-end ingredients that Qinghu rarely saw.
"Niece-in-law, eat whatever you want," said Uncle He with a smile, "The He family has everything you need. Even if you want to eat dragon meat from heaven, as long as Shengnian loves you, he will get it for you."
Xu Qinghu knew that he was hinting that she should hold on to He Shengnian tightly. Only in this way could she enjoy everything in front of her. She said calmly, "Thank you, Second Uncle."
During the meal, the He family followed the custom of not talking while eating or sleeping. Apart from the occasional sound of dishes and chopsticks colliding, there was almost no other sound.
After dinner, Mr. He asked He Shengnian to go with him to the study, while He's mother took her to drink tea in the greenhouse garden.
Originally, He's father was about to leave after dinner, but He's second uncle pulled him to stay, "Brother, don't you want to know what Dad said to Shengnian?"
He's father waved his hand away, looked at him coldly and said, "This is his own business."
Although he looked down on Xu Qinghu, as an elder he could not say anything unpleasant and only looked at Mr. He's decision.
Yes, although he has taken over most of the company's affairs, the person who makes the decisions is still Mr. He.
When He Shengnian returns to the family business, the affairs in his hands will be handed over to He Shengnian one after another.
Although He's father owns some shares of the He family, he has mediocre abilities and has not made any achievements in his career. If it were not for his second uncle He's inaction, it would be unknown who would take control of the He family in the future.
Fortunately, he still has a promising son, He Shengnian, which allows him to save his last bit of face. This is also the fundamental reason why he is dissatisfied with Xu Qinghu. He Shengnian has no shortcomings in all aspects. If there is a stain because of Xu Qinghu, he, as a father, will never agree to their marriage.
"What are you thinking about?" In the garden, He's mother poured Xu Qinghu a cup of steaming black tea and pushed a dessert in front of her. "Are you worried about Shengnian?"
Xu Qinghu shook his head and said with a smile: "I wonder if my aunt was very sad when she gave up the stage back then?"
"No regrets in your moves."
He's mother picked up the teacup, the mist covering her eyes full of stories. "My marriage to Shengnian's father is a business marriage, but I really like him. I feel very lucky to be able to marry the person of my choice."
Xu Qinghu sighed, "It must have been very hard for Auntie to learn to dance."
"Speaking of this, you've reminded me of that wonderful time," He's mother said with a smile. "I originally learned to dance to correct my body shape and make my figure look more beautiful. But as soon as I started dancing, I found that I really loved the feeling of walking on the stage accompanied by music. It was as if the eyes of the whole world were focused on me, which made me feel brighter than ever before. That's why I insisted on learning ballet despite my family's opposition."
"I remember that calluses formed on my feet soon after, and my toes became deformed from prolonged exertion. Many times when I was spinning in the dance studio, I felt like my feet were about to break. It took repeated, even countless, practice to get used to it."
"In order to achieve the best dancing condition, I spent all my free time practicing until I could transform into a perfect and agile little swan on stage."
"Thinking back to that time now, I find it miraculous. I don't know how I managed to persevere. The only thing that kept me going was probably my passion."
Xu Qinghu was silent for a moment after hearing this, but could not hide his admiration and said, "You are really amazing, Auntie, for working hard for the goal you have chosen."
"So what?" He's mother looked into her eyes and said slowly, "In the end, all this has become the past."
He's mother put down the teacup in her hand, the smile on her face no longer visible: "No matter how much you love your career, no matter how persistent you are, in the face of reality, it is actually nothing."
"Dancing brings me unprecedented joy, but when faced with a more weighty choice, one always knows how to weigh the pros and cons. Once a choice is made, the love I once had instantly becomes insignificant, and there's no turning back."
"Hulu, I didn't lie when I said I'd watched your show with Shengnian," she said, looking at Xu Qinghu's face. "I know how hard it's been for you to get to where you are now, and I know you've suffered a lot of injustice, but some things can't be changed."
"Even if Shengnian insists, he can't shake the decision of the entire He family."
She leaned back in her chair, gazing at the sky above. Maple leaves were falling slowly in the yard, and servants were sweeping the ground not far away. But Xu Qinghu could still hear her words clearly, "I really like girls like you, but if you want to be with Shengnian, the first thing you should do is probably imitate me, putting your feet into dance shoes and learning how to walk under the guidance of your dance teacher."
This was her starting point as a child, when her family wanted to correct her posture and make her elegant and beautiful. How could this not be Xu Qinghu's starting point as well? Even though she was no longer a child.
She said this not to look down on Xu Qinghu, she was just reminding her that wanting to be with He Shengnian was not like acting in an idol drama. They had a long way to go and she had so much to lose. Giving up acting was only the most basic thing, and what came after that was what she could not accept the most.
Tie your feet in dance shoes, tie your body in appropriate clothes, tie your soul in the house in front of you that has stood for hundreds of years. Only when you occasionally wake up in the middle of the night and look at the moonlight coming in through the window can you find yourself for a moment.
This is not a simple love story of a man and a woman getting married. This is a century-old family that needs to continue its glory. Once you move forward, you can never turn back.
The old man wanted to meet Xu Qinghu, perhaps because he wanted her to give up.
The love between He Shengnian and her was too passionate, which was not what the He family wanted. As a mother, she did not want to be a bad person and attack a hard-working girl like Xu Qinghu for her own selfish reasons, but her ultimate goal was still to make her son's future path easier.
If Xu Qinghu could reconsider their relationship after hearing her words, make concessions or completely break up, that would be her ultimate goal.
Xu Qinghu sighed softly upon hearing this, and instead of answering, he asked, "I thought He Shengnian had the right to make his own choice."
He's mother looked at the exquisite dessert in front of her and said, "The heavier the burden on one's shoulders, the less freedom one has."
"Shengnian is the heir of the He family. Behind him is not just the He family, but also a complex network of relationships and tens of millions of employees' families. If he really could choose freely, then why did he hesitate so much when he was in the dating show, instead of following his heart and choosing you directly?"
The water in the teacup was no longer steaming, and the maple leaves in the yard were still falling slowly. The servants couldn't stop, so they could only stand by and clean up continuously.
Xu Qinghu leaned back in his chair, looking at He's mother's figure shrouded in the thin sunlight. She looked gentle and elegant, like a noble lady walking out of a painting. Even when sitting on the chair, her back did not relax.
Xu Qinghu was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "Aunt, do you think all stories must have a predetermined ending?"
He's mother looked stunned. Xu Qinghu said, "I came to the He family today not for the outcome you think, but just to meet He Shengnian's family. He cares about you very much. If he can get your approval, he should be happier than me. But if not, it won't affect the relationship between him and me."
"I don't have a family background that matches your expectations, nor do I have what you consider a respectable job. I'm just someone who puts my ideas into practice. No matter how unattainable the He family is, if it weren't for the family behind He Shengnian, it wouldn't have anything to do with me and wouldn't affect the path I'm taking."
"I'm very grateful that you can tell me this, but compared to He Shengnian, I care more about my own feelings."
Xu Qinghu stood up from the chair. It was already dark outside, but He Shengnian had not yet come out of Mr. He's study, which showed how dissatisfied he was with her.
"You didn't continue dancing because you followed your heart, and I will follow my own choices. This doesn't conflict with being in a relationship with He Shengnian. If he feels that this is a bother and an obstacle between us, then I won't continue to pester him."
"If, because I'm with He Shengnian, my future life has to be dictated by the He family, like a clay sculpture being molded into whatever you like, then even if He Shengnian still likes me, I won't be who I used to be, and I won't like myself anymore."
"I'm just an ordinary person," she said, looking into Mother He's eyes. Her voice was soft and gentle, without any anger or dissatisfaction. "My vision is very narrow, and I can't bear the so-called family glory. Even if there is a throne to inherit in my family, I only care about myself."
"I'm not that great," she paused and said, "I haven't sacrificed all my dedication for a relationship. If the price of flying high is to break my dancing legs, then I still choose to dance."
He's mother suddenly opened her eyes wide when she heard this. She didn't expect Xu Qinghu to react like this. He was not afraid or nervous, nor was he obedient. Instead, he was like a rose covered with thorns, seemingly beautiful and harmless, but actually extremely sharp.
It was as if no one could break her spine, making her abandon her spikes and become soft.
"Today's story is very interesting, but I should go back."
Xu Qinghu bowed to He's mother, then pushed open the door of the greenhouse and walked out. Her walking posture was not elegant enough, but her back was straight and she never looked back.
Keep dancing?
He's mother sat in the yard, looking at the gently shaking glass door, with a hint of melancholy in her eyes, and it took a long time before she revealed a faint smile.
Xu Qinghu returned to the living room, and He Shengnian had just come out of the study. There was nothing unusual about his expression.
"How was it?" He walked over to Xu Qinghu, "Did you enjoy chatting with my mom?"
"My aunt told me a lot about the past," Xu Qinghu said with a smile, "and it benefited me a lot."
"What about you?" she asked back, "What did grandpa say to you?"
He Shengnian's eyes changed slightly, "It's all the company's business."
Xu Qinghu didn't expose him, "I'm a little tired, please take me back to the crew first."
He Shengnian glanced at the time and said, "Then I'll go tell Grandpa."
Xu Qinghu nodded and stood at the door waiting for him.
At this time, He's father and He's second uncle had already returned to the company, and the huge living room seemed unusually quiet.
After a while, He Shengnian pushed the door open and came out with a red envelope in her hand, saying that it was given to her by Mr. He.
Xu Qinghu's lips curled up, "Have you thanked Grandpa for me?"
"certainly."
Neither of them mentioned why Mr. He didn't give her the red envelope in person, nor did they mention where He's father had gone.
"Let's go," Xu Qinghu said, "I have a night show later, so I guess I'll be busy until very late."
Seeing that she looked normal and didn't show any sign of grievance, He Shengnian felt guilty and held her hand tightly, "It's my fault for not making good arrangements today."
Xu Qinghu shook his head. In fact, they both knew very well that no matter how he arranged it, the He family would not stop judging her.
He Shengnian opened the door and led her out. When they reached the door, He's mother came over quickly and said, "It's getting late. Why don't you stay for dinner?"
"I still have work to do," Xu Qinghu said with a smile, "I'll come visit you later when I have time."
Mother He's mouth twitched slightly, and she immediately took off the emerald jade bracelet on her hand and gave it to her, "You are a good girl, come and play often in the future."
"It's too expensive," Xu Qinghu declined. "I don't usually need it, so it's more suitable for you to wear."
"It's just a bracelet. If you don't accept it, it will seem like I, your elder, don't know how to take it seriously. You must accept it. Next time you come, I'll take you to make a few cheongsams that will definitely go well with this bracelet."
He Shengnian also said: "Take it, this is a gift from my mother."
Xu Qinghu did not refuse again and put the bracelet into the handbag she brought with her.
"Then we'll go back," Xu Qinghu waved to He's mother, "Goodbye, auntie."
He's mother stood at the door of the villa, watching her and He Shengnian walking farther and farther away until they left in a car, and then she turned and left.
On the way back, Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian both seemed a little silent.
It wasn't until the car drove to the movie studio that He Shengnian raised his hands to hug her, unable to hide his remorse and said, "I'm sorry for making you feel wronged today. I'll explain it to them later and make Grandpa understand your job."
He didn't say what happened in the study. Most likely he wanted to get Mr. He's approval, but was still rejected.
The opinions of other members of the He family meant nothing to him. The only thing he had to do was to convince Old Man He. However, the old man was almost eighty years old. Although he was in good health, he could not be too radical in his conversation, otherwise it would cause other problems, which was the top priority of the He family.
But his relationship with Xu Qinghu developed steadily. The more they got along, the more he wanted to marry Xu Qinghu. They couldn't just be in love without getting married. Otherwise, it would not only be unfair to Xu Qinghu, but would also create many variables.
Although there was not much progress in the first meeting, his attitude was already very clear. He only needed to continue to push the issue. He believed that he could convince his family.
"I didn't feel wronged," Xu Qinghu shook his head. "It was very relaxing chatting with your mother. In fact, I learned a lot."
"That's good," He Shengnian kissed her forehead softly, "When you move into the old house, you'll have more time to spend with her."
Xu Qinghu smiled without saying anything. Just as she was about to struggle out of his arms, the cell phone in her bag rang.
Xu Qinghu answered the phone, and the nervous voice of his assistant came from the other end: "Hulu, check the trending searches. Paparazzi took pictures of you and Mr. He going to his house. They said you were going to meet his parents and are getting married at the end of the year. A lot of your couple fans are asking if it's true and are saying they're going to attend your wedding..."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Qinghu opened Weibo. The headline was a photo of her and He Shengnian coming out of the villa. The paparazzi seemed to have done their homework long ago, saying that she was not only marrying into a wealthy family, but also into a famous and prestigious family, and would be the legitimate young lady in the future.
In a sour tone, he described her as a scheming woman who had tried her best to succeed in climbing up the social ladder.
Just as Xu Qinghu was about to click on the photo, the post was deleted by the system. When he refreshed the page, the hot search disappeared.
Xu Qinghu knew that it was the He family who took action, and they would not allow the family to be associated with Xu Qinghu.
But many people have still taken screenshots, and everyone in Xu Qinghu’s super topic is asking whether the paparazzi’s revelations are true.
Is Mr. He's family really that wealthy? Looking at the pictures, it looks like they have a villa that even money can't buy.
[I have to admire Xu Qinghu, she managed to find a rich husband directly through a dating variety show.]
[Is my favorite couple really going to get married? It's only been a few months, and they're getting married?]
[Mr. He is several years older than Hulu, so it's normal for him to want to get married. Plus, wealthy families place great importance on continuing the family line, so maybe we'll hear good news soon. Bless them.]
[So happy, congratulations to the Xu couple for a long and lasting relationship!]
[Blessings +1, Hulu and Mr. He must be happy!]
In addition, Xu Qinghu also received inquiries from other guests of the dating variety show on WeChat, saying that they must attend her wedding.
Xu Qinghu: "..."
She replied to the WeChat message, but did not respond to the revelations on Weibo. The hot searches had already been suppressed by the He family, and if she responded again it would cause another uproar. It would be better to let it pass quietly. No one would mention it again tomorrow.
"Sorry," He Shengnian also saw the trending search and whispered, "I didn't pay attention this time. I won't let those people talk nonsense again."
"Why are you blaming yourself?" Xu Qinghu looked at him amusedly. "If you have anyone to blame, blame me. As an actor, I've been watched by paparazzi for a long time. I've caused you trouble."
He Shengnian's throat moved slightly, and he looked at her deeply, "They are right about one thing. I really want to marry you."
Xu Qinghu burst out laughing and teased, "Then wait until I get your grandfather's approval."
He Shengnian pursed his lips and slowly turned his head away, "I plan to go back to my family's company and let Grandpa see my progress."
He was provoked by Uncle He to open a law firm, and now it is time to go back.
Xu Qinghu's eyebrows curved, "I support your decision."
The two stayed in the car for a while before Xu Qinghu opened the door and returned to the crew.
He Shengnian did not leave immediately, but sat in the car for a long time, looking at the brightly lit film and television city with a dark look in his eyes.
Although Xu Qinghu appeared calm, he could still feel the estrangement caused by meeting his parents. Xu Qinghu could pretend nothing happened, but he could not turn a blind eye.
If he wants to gain the approval of his grandfather, he must be the one who truly holds the power.
It will be useless for anyone to object then.
Xu Qinghu returned to the crew and finished filming the first scene. Then he sat next to the director and watched how he coordinated the actors and directed the on-site work.
The assistant director next to her saw her watching intently and couldn't help but tease her, "Xiao Xu, do you also dream of becoming a director?"
Xu Qinghu blinked, "Maybe."
"Then you should learn from me," the director, a graduate of a renowned film academy, generously shared his experience with her. "Do you know that award-winning art film that came out a couple of years ago? I was the assistant director there, and the director at the time was my teacher. He mentored me for several years. If you're interested in directing, you could also apply for the directing department..."
Xu Qinghu smiled brightly, "Really? I really like the feeling of being in control of a film. Maybe I'll really become a director in the future."
The assistant director laughed and said, "I'll wait for your good news."
After finishing the night scene, it was already early morning.
Xu Qinghu rubbed his sore shoulders and followed the assistant towards the hotel.
"Are you feeling uncomfortable?" The assistant massaged her. "After you finish your shower, I'll come over and loosen your shoulders."
"It's okay. I think I'll be back to normal by tomorrow." Xu Qinghu said, "Go back and rest first. I'll call you if you need any help."
"Okay." The assistant walked her to the door and then turned and left.
Xu Qinghu went to the bathroom to take a shower first. Just as she was about to go to the dressing table to do her skin care, a familiar ringtone came from her cell phone.
She answered the phone and was about to ask what was going on when Wu Xuan's voice came from inside: "Are you going to marry him?"
Xu Qinghu was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you on a business trip?"
Although Wu Xuan often pestered her, he was not an idle second-generation rich man and he still had to work.
A few days ago, he said he was going out, and the two did not meet. Xu Qinghu thought he didn't see the hot search.
"I'm on a business trip, but I'm not dead." Wu Xuan's voice was very low. "There are posts everywhere in the super topic. I have eyes."
Xu Qinghu: "He suggested going to the He family, so I went to meet his parents. We haven't reached the stage of getting married yet."
"Haha," Wu Xuan laughed softly, the sound growing louder and louder, as if the venom suppressed in his heart was about to burst out, "They're going to meet the parents, isn't that good news coming?"
His smile was filled with mockery, hatred deep in his bones, and he wanted to kill Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian. "Xu Qinghu, I've endured it long enough."
"I tolerated it when you said you liked him, and I tolerated it when you said you wanted to date him, but you want to marry him and put your name on his household registration. Who do you think I am? Do you think I'm someone you can trample on at will? Do you have a heart? Do you really have a true…"
He didn't say the rest of the words, just said: "Break up with him now, post on Weibo now to tell everyone that you have nothing to do with him, you will not get married, and you will not continue to have any contact. Otherwise, I want you to regret it, and I want you to never forget me."
Xu Qinghu subconsciously said: "Now is not the time."
"You really don't want to," Wu Xuan laughed, and his voice was surprisingly calm after laughing, "I knew you didn't want to, I knew you were lying to me all along."
"But I'm different," he said, "Xu Qinghu, I never lie. I always do what I say."
Then he hung up the phone.
Xu Qinghu held the phone tightly, and thought of his paranoid personality, a bad feeling arose in his heart.
She picked up her phone and called Uncle Chen directly, asking where Wu Xuan was and whether he was still on a business trip.
"The young master is back." Although it was late at night, Uncle Chen immediately answered her call and lowered his voice to remind her, "He was feeling a little unwell today. He was afraid of passing the cold to the old man, so he went to the villa in Xishan. I don't know if he's feeling better now."
Xu Qinghu thought of what Wu Xuan said, thanked Uncle Chen, then changed his clothes, disguised himself, and called a car to take him to the Xishan villa area.
This was the place where she and Wu Xuan would occasionally come to relax when they were in college.
After paying the money, Xu Qinghu walked to the door of the villa. It was pitch black inside. If he had not answered the phone half an hour ago, Xu Qinghu would have thought that Wu Xuan had fallen asleep.
Xu Qinghu looked at the combination lock in front of him and pressed a series of numbers without hesitation. The door opened and the lights in the yard lit up one after another.
The door Xu Qinghu walked into still had the same password, and he easily entered the heavily guarded living room.
There was no light in the room, but Xu Qinghu could smell the cold smell of blood. She was startled and raised her hand to turn on the ceiling light. What caught her eyes was glass fragments all over the floor, spreading from the stairs to the entire living room. The vases on the table and the various bottles and jars on the antique shelf were all smashed to pieces.
Wu Xuan sat at the stairs with his head lowered deeply. There was a dripping sound from his hand. Xu Qinghu realized that the stairs were covered with blood, spreading from Wu Xuan's wrist to his feet.
He didn't move at all, and even the sound of Xu Qinghu opening the door didn't wake him up.
He didn't even wear prosthetic limbs. Like a unicorn, he flew for a long time and finally decided to settle down.
But the unicorn flies all its life, and when it lands, it dies.
Xu Qinghu stood there, her pupils wide open, an unprecedented horror shattering the calmness on her face.
She no longer had her usual ease and composure, but ran like crazy through the living room towards the stairs, "Wu Xuan!"
"Wu Xuan!" She called his name loudly, and tears came before fear.
No matter how she was humiliated and trampled upon, she never shed a tear.
But when she saw Wu Xuan covered in blood, his life or death unknown, her whole body trembled.
“Wu Xuan!!”
She ran to his side quickly, raised her hand to touch his cold face, and felt his barely perceptible breathing. She stiffly called Uncle Chen and choked with sobs, asking him to bring a doctor immediately.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Qinghu didn't care about being afraid and quickly found the medicine box from the living room. He looked at the wound on his wrist, bandaged him, and called his name.
"I'm here," she held his hand and said calmly, "I'm not married to anyone, and I won't like anyone other than you. Don't sleep, wake up..."
She kept testing Wu Xuan's pulse and breathing, and tears from the corners of her eyes dripped onto his face.
But Wu Xuan didn't react at all.
Xu Qinghu's heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand. Her rationality and calmness disappeared. She grasped his sleeve tightly and said with red eyes: "Wu Xuan, don't you want to see me? I came to find you. As long as you can wake up, I can tell you everything. Don't you want to know why I am with He Shengnian? Don't you want to know what I am thinking? I can tell you everything, as long as you wake up..."
Wu Xuan seemed to hear her voice in the dark, and his eyelashes trembled slightly. Xu Qinghu's breathing stagnated and she continued to call his name, "Wu Xuan, if you don't want to know, you will never achieve your goal."
"If you really died, I might be in pain for a while, but I wouldn't be sad for too long. I would move on and even marry someone else. Then your death would have no meaning."
"Aren't you jealous? Aren't you resentful? Get up and take revenge on me! What's the point of hurting yourself? Do you think someone as cold-hearted as me will really regret it because of you? Do you think that if you die, I will remember you forever? What makes you think that? What makes you think I still love you? What gives you!?"
However, in the end, she just knelt at the stairs and hugged Wu Xuan into her arms, saying in a very soft voice: "You bet right, I love you. In this world, the only person I love is you."
"Are you satisfied? Can you wake up now?" Xu Qinghu stroked his slightly cold face and whispered in his ear: "I will not marry He Shengnian. He means nothing to me. He means nothing."
"In this world, the only person who can marry me is you."
"I don't want anyone else but you."
I don't like anyone except you.
If you can hear it, don't give up on yourself.
"If you can hear me, come back to me."
"I need you."
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