After that, all parties finally calmed down a bit.
Due to the plagiarism scandal, Wen's has been keeping a low profile lately, focusing on charity work to garner positive reviews. Hu's is still poaching talent, but with limited success. After all, the difference between a relatively new entertainment company and a more lenient, less exploitative one is stark.
When the Qin family heard that they had hired Qian Yixuan to be Qin Yang's tutor, they had him refuse. They then had someone release information about his past act of betraying his own family to smear him, but the matter was quickly suppressed before it caused any major uproar. Instead, their embarrassing incident at the exhibition was brought up and ridiculed.
Meng Zhiyuan is no longer the nameless intern lawyer who could be dismissed at will. Countless people seek his help to resolve disputes, and he has even become a regular legal expert on a variety show. His handsome features, solid legal knowledge, and humorous manner have earned him a large following.
However, he has no intention of pursuing an acting career. His appearances on variety shows are only at the company's behest. More often, he would go to his mentor, Xu Zhengjin, to discuss some difficult cases from previous years, which made Xu Zhengjin very satisfied.
Meng Zhili is still in school. He is known for his low-key, gentle and polite personality. Unfortunately, he is surprisingly difficult to approach. Whenever someone tries to chat him up, he politely refuses with a smile, never embarrassing anyone, but also never giving anyone hope.
Most of the time, he would immerse himself in the library reading books about medicine. On weekends or when he didn't have classes, he would help out at the clinic. Sometimes Chen Xiong would take him out to treat patients in nursing homes or other places with limited mobility. Gradually, he gained some fame and his self-confidence improved. He was no longer as timid as before.
After Meng Zhilian gained fame, he became very busy, with different appearances every day. Since he had never studied dance, it was common for him to practice until midnight. In his spare time, he would go to see a vocal teacher to learn from him and discuss new songs with Jason. Occasionally, He Tong would also come over to join in. After all, He Tong was a senior and could give a lot of pertinent advice.
The Meng couple's chain stores are thriving, and the couple looks radiant, having long since shed their initial weariness and dejection. Qin Yi leverages her expertise, constantly developing new flavors and innovating. Meng Boqun, having learned from his previous entrepreneurial failures, is now more meticulous and cautious, strictly controlling food quality.
The original shop was given to Aunt Liu, and now a young girl has been hired to help out in the shop.
The girl was someone Aunt Liu brought back from her grocery shopping trip. She was slightly lame, dressed in tattered clothes, and had dark skin; she didn't know where she had come from as a homeless person. Aunt Liu called the police, but couldn't find her family for the time being, so she simply brought her back.
Although the girl couldn't speak, she was hardworking, reliable, and capable, and helped Aunt Liu a lot. Aunt Liu treated her like her own daughter and gave her the name Xiaohua.
Needless to say, Cui Qingling has countless suitors, but she's a career-oriented person, single-mindedly focused on creating better works. After being betrayed last time, she's become more cautious; she's learned that life always requires a Plan B and a Plan C.
Lan Xing and Ji Sheng each have their own careers, but they are also gradually taking over the family business and fulfilling their responsibilities. Their engagement party has already been held, and they're just waiting for Lan Xing to graduate so they can get married. Although they bicker a lot, the more they argue, the more affectionate they become, a stark contrast to their relationship with Yan Nian and Meng Wan.
Everyone is running along their own life's trajectory, and so are Yan Nian and Meng Wan.
So much has happened this past month, and the two of them are finally able to take a short break and go on a date to enjoy some precious time together.
Meng Wan was in the movie theater, while Yan Nian was buying popcorn and cola. Her phone rang, and she glanced at Yan Nian, who was still in line, before walking to a corner to answer it.
"Zhiyao, what's wrong?"
Meng Zhiyao rarely called her, mostly sending messages, which made Meng Wan think something had happened.
"Tang Wan, I'm here too!" Tang Li called out, stroking the Tyrannosaurus Rex's fur.
Meng Wan was already used to Tang Li's presence at the Meng family home. These days, Tang Li spends far more time at the Meng family home than at the Tang family home.
"Sister, aren't you coming back this weekend?"
Meng Zhiyao's voice was soft, making listeners unconsciously lower their tone as well. Unlike Tang Li, who spoke as if someone owed him money, his arrogance making you want to slap him.
"What's wrong?" She had just gone back last week and brought her roommates some pastries made by Qin Yi.
"I miss you." Perhaps influenced by the two lively children, Meng Zhiyao is now able to express her thoughts openly and frankly.
"But I'm not going back this week. How about I go to the art exhibition with you next week?"
"Okay." Meng Zhiyao was a little disappointed, but the thought of going to the art exhibition with Meng Wan next week cheered her up.
"I want to go too!" Tang Li shouted.
"You don't like it, aren't you bored?"
"I'm going!" Tang Li leaned closer to Meng Zhiyao, grabbing his hand with the watch and pulling it even closer to himself, as if this would allow him to express his dissatisfaction and needs more strongly.
"I understand, assuming you don't get a complaint from the teacher this week." Tang Li filled in Meng Wan's phone number, which resulted in Meng Wan receiving a complaint call from Tang Li's homeroom teacher almost every three days.
Tang Li pursed his lips and didn't say anything.
"Is there anything else?" Meng Wan asked as Yan Nian approached with snacks.
"The school is holding a sports meet next Friday. Are you free to come and watch?" Meng Zhiyao's tone held a hint of anticipation.
"Next Friday?" Meng Wan looked at Yan Nian and pointed to her phone. The latter nodded and stood obediently to the side, holding a Coke and popcorn in his hand, with Meng Wan's crossbody bag hanging on his body.
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