Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Rooftop Conversation I have already judged in my heart...
Gu Jingchen looked into Xu Qinghu's eyes. Her gaze was clear and bright, not at all like the villain that netizens described her as.
He couldn't even tell whether the memory in his mind was real or the Xu Qinghu in front of him was real.
If the memory in his mind had happened, why was Xu Qinghu's current situation completely different from what he expected?
Even the negative information about her "plastic surgery" and "improper private life" was cleared up, which made him feel extremely puzzled.
Could it be possible that this negative information can also be clarified?
But with such irrefutable evidence in front of her, even if someone believed Xu Qinghu, would she still have a chance to turn things around?
"Are you back?" Qiao Wanshu came to Gu Jingchen at some point, looking at Xu Qinghu's slightly pale face, his eyes full of the triumph of a winner.
Even though Xu Qinghu pretended to be calm, she noticed her abnormality and her mood, which had been depressed for a long time, finally improved.
"Did you enjoy your date?" Qiao Wanshu, knowing that Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian already had a grudge, deliberately asked, "You finally got a date card. The date you prepared must be very romantic, right?"
She stared straight at Xu Qinghu's face, wanting to see her embarrassed and defenseless look.
However, Xu Qinghu's expression didn't change much. He said calmly, "You can go ask him."
After saying that, he walked towards the director's office.
The incident has become so serious that she needs to give an explanation to the program team.
Looking at her back without turning back, Qiao Wanshu's eyes flashed, and he opened the door and went out to greet He Shengnian.
Now is the perfect time for her to take advantage of the situation.
After getting off the car, He Shengnian did not leave with Xu Qinghu, but stood under the street light and smoked.
The swirling smoke slowly spread in the air, just like his mood at the moment.
After his subordinate sent him the message, he asked whether he wanted to suppress the trending search to divert netizens' attention.
He Shengnian was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "No need."
"Boss, Miss Xu is now involved with you. It's best not to let her get caught up in the public opinion. Otherwise, if the people at the old house see it, it might become a soft spot for you to criticize."
He Shengnian did not waver, but simply said, "Wait a little longer."
Whether he intervened or not, there was no turning back. Furthermore, he was only temporarily away from the center of power and would have to return to inherit the family business. Being entangled in overly negative public opinion would do him no good.
Seeing his indifferent attitude, the subordinate said nothing more.
After hanging up the phone, He Shengnian stood there for a moment, his tall and straight figure somehow tinged with the chill of the night.
"Mr. He," Qiao Wanshu pretended to be calm as he walked over to him and said softly, "I see you haven't come into the cabin yet. Are you in a bad mood?"
She looked at the man's handsome profile, and her heart skipped a beat. "If you don't mind, I can take a walk with you."
She didn't press as hard as before, but retreated to advance, saying, "It's better than leaving you smoking here alone."
After saying that, she took the initiative to reach out and take the cigarette butt from He Shengnian's hand, "Work is tiring already, and smoking so much is not good for your health."
Her tone was gentle, and her eyes were filled with deep concern. With just a few words, she narrowed the distance between them.
He Shengnian avoided her movements and said coldly, "No need."
Qiao Wanshu met his gaze. His eyes were deep, like an ancient well or a bottomless pool, which made her feel a little frightened. "I don't mean anything else, I just want you to know that I will always be by your side."
She took a step forward and said softly, "I actually understand how you feel right now, because I've had similar experiences before."
"When I was in middle school, many people with ulterior motives approached me deliberately. I didn't have enough discernment at the time and really wanted to become true friends with them. Who knew they were just after my family background..."
Qiao Wanshu looked into He Shengnian's eyes and said meaningfully, "At first, I was very sad and blamed them for being too greedy. But after so many things like this happened, I realized that these were nothing. As long as I have a clear mind, no external factors can truly affect my judgment."
She was hinting to He Shengnian that Xu Qinghu was just his impulsive choice, and as long as he turned back in time, he could completely get rid of her.
He Shengnian looked at Qiao Wanshu with a deep gaze, his eyes clearly scrutinizing him. "I don't need you to interfere in my affairs."
"I'm worried about you," Qiao Wanshu lowered his eyelashes, "I want you to know that you are not alone in the cabin. As long as you are willing, I can do anything for you."
She looked at He Shengnian with burning eyes, and subconsciously tried to pull his sleeve with her fingers, but the man took a step back to avoid her, "I don't need it."
He stared at Qiao Wanshu expressionlessly. Not only was he not affected by her, but he said coldly: "Don't think I don't know what you are planning."
After saying that, he left Qiao Wanshu and walked into the cabin.
"He Shengnian," Qiao Wanshu trotted after him, unable to bear it any longer, and said, "What can you bring me? You're just a first-generation entrepreneur, your wealth and background aren't even comparable to the Qiao family's. What could I possibly do to you?"
He Shengnian paused.
Qiao Wanshu continued, "Although the Qiao family is facing difficulties, it's not beyond redemption. You're just a partner in the law firm. How much help can you bring me? The reason I've stuck with you for so long is because I truly love you. Even if it means rejecting a family marriage, I'll still be with you."
Her eyes were red, and she looked at He Shengnian with grievance and sadness. "If I really was vain, I could have pursued Du Yanting. Why would I have to pester you so much?"
She spoke with such sincerity, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"I've done so many outrageous things just to get your attention, but you only see other people. Won't I be sad?"
She took a step back to advance, putting herself in a very low position, hoping to completely change her impression in He Shengnian's mind.
Against the backdrop of Xu Qinghu's insatiable greed, her words and actions will only become more sincere, causing He Shengnian to have a great change in his impression of her.
Maybe he won't change his mind for the time being, but he will definitely have a new understanding of her.
That was her plan.
Unexpectedly, after she finished speaking, He Shengnian remained unmoved. "Those online rumors, do you think I don't know who's behind them?"
Qiao Wanshu's body stiffened, and He Shengnian had already strode away.
Xu Qinghu pushed open the office door, and the director, as if he had seen a savior, hurriedly let her in and asked her how to deal with the matter.
"Where did the video come from?" the director couldn't help but ask, "Could it be a composite? Did they deliberately frame you?"
Xu Qinghu: "It's true."
The director took a deep breath and said, "What do you think? We can brand it a fake and deny it forever. How about that?"
"Not very good," the assistant said coldly, "Now many netizens have proven that the video is genuine. Doing this will only make Hulu be criticized more."
"Xu Qinghu," the director scratched his head and said anxiously, "How could you be filmed breaking up with your ex-boyfriend? That's so careless."
Although he had some complaints about Xu Qinghu, he was not furious. After all, Xu Qinghu was the most popular guest on the show. If anything went wrong with her, the show would also be in trouble.
Looking at the anxious faces of the group, Xu Qinghu remained calm and said, "I will give everyone an explanation by tomorrow morning at the latest."
"What?" The director thought she was going to quit the recording and said immediately, "There's definitely room for improvement. Don't give up so easily."
He and Du Yanting have placed all their hopes on Xu Qinghu, and they don't want to give up on her unless it is absolutely necessary.
Even before she came back, he discussed a solution with Du Yanting. When it came to whether to fire Xu Qinghu, Du Yanting directly rejected the proposal.
The director didn't expect that he trusted Xu Qinghu more than himself, and asked Xu Qinghu what kind of love potion he had given him.
Du Yanting recalled Xu Qinghu's tenacity when she was selling watermelons. After a moment's silence, he said, "Perhaps she felt that she wouldn't leave such a big impression on him."
She works so hard even selling watermelons, so how could she leave behind such a bombshell of an ex-boyfriend before participating in a dating show?
"I'll wait for her answer."
The director looked at Xu Qinghu, who looked calm, and couldn't help asking, "What on earth do you have in mind? Can you really resolve the public opinion?"
Xu Qinghu said simply: "Yes."
Seeing her solemn promise, the director inexplicably believed her and said, "Then I'll wait until tomorrow morning. If you need any help, feel free to come to me."
Xu Qinghu nodded, opened the office door and walked out.
He Shengnian and Qiao Wanshu just came in from outside and were standing at the entrance changing their shoes.
Xu Qinghu looked at He Shengnian quietly. His arm was almost touching Qiao Wanshu's, even their shoes were so close, and their posture looked extremely intimate.
Is it true that a person's transformation can be so rapid?
In just less than half an hour, they seemed to have returned to the state of getting along like in the novel.
Noticing her gaze, He Shengnian glanced over. The moment their eyes met, his eyes darkened slightly, but he did not speak.
Xu Qinghu didn't say anything either. He just looked at him quietly for a moment, and the flickering light in his eyes gradually faded.
She was still wearing the white dress she wore on the date. She was still delicate and beautiful, yet she seemed inexplicably fragile.
Before, He Shengnian would have walked up to her and asked about her condition, but this time he just stood there and said calmly: "Do you have time? I want to talk to you."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the rooftop.
Xu Qinghu didn't hesitate and was about to follow.
"Hulu," Ruan Xiaoyu's worried voice came from behind, "Do you want me to accompany you?"
Xu Qinghu shook her head and looked at Wu Xuan who was sitting on the sofa. The latter was also looking at her, with undercurrents in his eyes that only they knew.
"I can do it." Xu Qinghu smiled at Ruan Xiaoyu, turned around and caught up with He Shengnian.
Looking at the two people's backs without turning back, Qiao Wanshu's eyes darkened. She could tell what they would say with her toes, but she didn't think He Shengnian would be soft-hearted. It was simply a pipe dream for Xu Qinghu to continue fooling him.
[Oh my god, is Mr. He going to start a fight with Hulu? No way!]
[I remember that the rooftop was where the guests relaxed, and the production crew didn't place any cameras there, so we probably couldn't hear them talking.]
[Huh? Can't I just go and follow the filming? I want to hear Xu Qinghu's explanation. I want to hear the whole story!]
Judging from He Shengnian's expression, if Hulu's words don't satisfy him this time, the two of them will probably go their separate ways.
[I've been supporting this couple for so long, and now it's almost the end, I can't accept it at all.]
[Serves her right! This is the fate of a scumbag woman!]
[Luckily, He Shengnian discovered her true identity in advance, otherwise she would have definitely treated her like a blood bag.]
The night is hazy and there is a cool breeze on the rooftop.
He Shengnian stood by the railing, looking at the lights of thousands of homes on the opposite bank, his face calm and indifferent.
Xu Qinghu walked up to him and looked into the distance with him. No one spoke.
The program crew sent a cameraman, but was stopped by He Shengnian, who did not want to argue with Xu Qinghu in front of the camera.
I don't know how long it took before he said, "Why?"
He looked at Xu Qinghu's beautiful profile and asked, "Why did you make such a choice?"
He did not ask whether the video was real or not. He had obviously already made a judgment on the matter. However, he was still tolerant of Xu Qinghu and wanted to hear how she would explain it.
He wanted to know which one was the real her, the one in front of him or the one in the video?
Hearing his question, Xu Qinghu was silent for a few seconds before he said softly, "I thought your first reaction after seeing the video would be to worry about whether I had suffered too much injustice in my previous relationship, or whether the public opinion was too extreme, and you wanted to help me vent my anger."
"I didn't expect you to be so direct."
He Shengnian frowned slightly, "The video is not fake."
He looked into Xu Qinghu's eyes and said seriously, "This is the real reason why I want to talk to you."
Although the consequences of the video were terrible, it wasn't enough to make him completely give up on Xu Qinghu. "Did you break up with him because of the dating variety show?"
He glanced sideways at Xu Qinghu's face, not wanting to miss any change in her emotions.
He didn't care that Xu Qinghu had an ex-boyfriend, but he couldn't help but mind the state Xu Qinghu showed in the video.
Xu Qinghu continued to stare at the lights on the other side of the river. As they went out one by one, he slowly said, "If I said it was because of the romance show, what would you do?"
She turned around and met He Shengnian's eyes, "Will you be disappointed in me?"
He Shengnian's eyes darkened slightly, and there was an obvious change in his expression.
Although he had a good impression of Xu Qinghu, such feelings were too shallow and could not withstand the doubts and disappointment after discovering her true nature.
Xu Qinghu was bright and sunny in front of him, but her tone and expression in the video made him feel extremely unfamiliar.
Combined with the various anomalies he had discovered recently, the doubts in his heart were like seeds that had taken root and sprouted, causing him to look at Xu Qinghu again without the warmth he had in the past.
Of course he would be disappointed.
He will not keep people with ulterior motives around him.
Xu Qinghu lowered his eyes and smiled, "Seeing your expression, I know what you are thinking."
They are not stupid, how could she not feel the changes in He Shengnian?
He Shengnian frowned even more tightly, "I brought you here because I want to explain things to you clearly."
He didn't like the mocking and sarcastic expression on Xu Qinghu's face, which made him feel extremely irritated.
"Is it necessary?" Xu Qinghu asked him, "Don't you already have the answer?"
He Shengnian paused for breath.
Xu Qinghu said: "Because I want to enter the entertainment industry and make a name for myself, I broke up with him. Are you satisfied with this answer?"
When she said the last word, her eyes curved slightly, and a smile appeared on her face. "I am the person in the video, vulgar and selfish. I will not hesitate to kick away the stumbling blocks that stand in my way for the sake of my future. You guessed it, I am that kind of person."
He Shengnian narrowed his eyes.
Xu Qinghu had already looked away. "If it weren't for the enthusiastic netizens, no one would have discovered my true identity. I didn't expect that even though I hid it so well, you would still find out. It's really a failure."
Her skirt was gently blown up by the wind, and in the dim moonlight, her whole body seemed to have lost its luster.
"The reason I approached you is because you're successful in your career and can help me in the future. Otherwise, do you think I really like you? Don't you think about what charm you have that makes me fall so deeply in love with you? Stop being ridiculous."
"You!" He Shengnian didn't expect her to say such a thing, and his face suddenly darkened.
Xu Qinghu said expressionlessly, "Any other questions? If not, I'll leave."
Looking at her cold expression, He Shengnian felt uncomfortable. She was like a villain who had revealed her disguise, with gloom in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.
There was no tearful explanation, no fawning to show weakness, no begging for mercy or regret. She was so sharp, like a wild rose blooming in the wild. The night made her take off her disguise, revealing her sharp thorns. If you got close to her, you would be severely hurt.
He Shengnian closed his eyes and said after a moment: "Xu Qinghu, this is not the answer I want to hear."
He asked that question because he wanted her to explain. As long as she could convince herself, he could continue to contact her.
"What do you want to hear?" Xu Qinghu asked, "How about you remind me and see if I can make it up?"
Her voice was calm and indifferent, as if all her previous feelings had been taken back the moment she heard him questioning her.
He Shengnian frowned, and his gaze towards her grew colder and colder. "If this is your answer, then we'll end it here."
His eyes were filled with thick ink that could not be dissolved, and his gaze was fixed on Xu Qinghu. "I will not accept a partner with bad character."
Hearing this, Xu Qinghu laughed again. She looked into He Shengnian's eyes as if she had just met him. "Actually, you're not trying to get an answer from me. You've already made your own judgment."
Compared to the short month or so they spent together, he cared more about the public opinion that was constantly fermenting on the Internet. Although he had the ability to suppress those rumors, there were too many uncertainties about Xu Qinghu. The continuous revelations and split personality made him question his original choice.
Once she enters the entertainment industry, such things will only happen more and more.
He had thought about holding her hand until the end, but as long as the dating show has not ended, he has the opportunity to cut his losses in time.
This may be the only opportunity for him to re-examine Xu Qinghu and avoid being labeled a "scumbag".
Even if he decides to give up on her in the end, the audience won't feel disgusted.
"From the moment you received the message requesting an interruption to the fireworks, you were already dissatisfied with me."
Xu Qinghu: "I just didn't expect that you wouldn't even be so stingy as to give me the time to watch a fireworks display with me."
Xu Qinghu lowered his eyelashes. "This fireworks display took a long time to prepare, from applying for quotas to pre-selecting fireworks to determining the specific location... I spent almost all of my free time on these steps."
"But this still doesn't satisfy you."
Xu Qinghu looked up at the night sky above his head and seemed to still hear the sound of fireworks exploding.
"Your guesses are all correct. I have ulterior motives, and my feelings for you are tainted with personal gain. It's only natural that you doubt me."
"Let's just stop here."
Even if the interrupted fireworks burn until the last moment, they can no longer bring the initial joy.
Xu Qinghu didn't look at him again, turned around and walked downstairs.
It's completely over between them.
He Shengnian thought she would defend herself and seek his help, but nothing happened.
She was so decisive, as if she had already prepared to break up with him.
Looking at her slender back, He Shengnian's mind unconsciously emerged with the past month of their interaction. The memory of Xu Qinghu was too profound, making it almost impossible for him to control the emotions churning in his heart.
Xu Qinghu.
He Shengnian paused for a moment. He thought he wouldn't feel the slightest bit soft-hearted for Xu Qinghu, but when he saw her resolute back, his first reaction was that it couldn't end like this.
He still had something to say.
This shouldn't be the outcome between him and Xu Qinghu.
"Xu Qinghu," he called her in a deep voice, "Why did you break up with him?"
Xu Qinghu paused and looked back at him.
He Shengnian stared at her face closely, "I want to hear the real reason."
When Xu Qinghu heard this question, he chuckled, "Didn't I tell you? Because I'm vain and want to live a good life."
He Shengnian's eyes dimmed slightly, "Is this the only reason?"
"What else?" Xu Qinghu said, "You saw through my true face with just a video. How dare I continue to lie to you?"
He Shengnian heard the sarcasm in her words, walked over to her, and repeated: "I want to hear your truth."
He thought that if Xu Qinghu explained, he might be able to accept her and return to their previous relationship.
"Is this my own fault?" Xu Qinghu said calmly, "I have nothing to say."
"Whether you're doubting me or scrutinizing me, I have no way to defend myself, nor do I want to."
She seemed tired, and seemed to have completely given up. The look she gave him no longer had the smile she had before, and seemed particularly cold.
He Shengnian suddenly felt regretful for being too arbitrary before, "Fireworks, we can watch it later."
Xu Qinghu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "But I won't prepare the same date again."
That moment when I went to great lengths to surprise him will never come back.
Xu Qinghu opened the door to the rooftop and walked downstairs.
He Shengnian followed behind her, and his mood was not as calm as he had imagined.
When he reached the door of Xu Qinghu's room, he called her again, "Do you have anything else to say?"
At this time, the corridor was full of cameras and the audience could clearly hear their conversation.
Countless netizens flocked into the live broadcast room, wanting to see He Shengnian slap Xu Qinghu in the face.
"That's all," Xu Qinghu said, without crying as the audience expected. "I'm going back to rest first."
She pushed open the door and walked into the room, completely blocking He Shengnian's sight.
Judging from the way the two get along, it is obvious that they have broken up.
[I knew that Mr. He would definitely not be able to accept such a scumbag with bad character!]
[Serves you right! This is what happens when you toy with other people's feelings!]
[It's so sad, this is my favorite couple! I don't want them to be apart.]
Judging from Mr. He's expression, he probably still has feelings for Xu Qinghu. Unfortunately, Xu is a bad person, and this has crossed his bottom line.
[Emm, am I the only one who wants to know what they talked about specifically?]
[Boycott Xu Qinghu, Xu Qinghu get out of the program!]
[+1, Xu Qinghu should be banned from the entire internet!]
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