When Lin Xuqiu was in her third month of pregnancy, her morning sickness had indeed eased a lot, and her prenatal checkup showed everything was normal.
So she plans to continue what she has not completed, which is to hold a small concert before her pregnancy becomes fully apparent.
Before she became pregnant, her schedule this year was to participate in a music festival tour as a stage to promote her songs, and then release an album before July.
Now that she is pregnant, her schedule has been disrupted. In addition, her pregnancy with twins is showing very quickly, so after discussing with Sister Ai, she replanned her schedule.
Her main tasks this year are to concentrate on polishing her music and taking care of her pregnancy.
Because she doesn't appear on any variety shows or accept any commercial performances, she has a lot of time to work with the creative team, polish new songs together, and prepare for the release of a new mini album.
During this period, Wen Yanci would personally go to the record company to pick her up after get off work every day. In the entire company, only Sister Ai and the assistant knew that she was pregnant. Even Wen Jihuai didn't know.
Wen Yanci came to pick her up as usual.
Lin Xuqiu excitedly told the man about her concert preparations.
"Yan Ci, my new song is really great. I love it so much. I'll sing a short snippet for you now."
“…”
After listening to this, Wen Yanci gave a very high evaluation.
"Xuqiu, I've noticed that your singing has improved dramatically, and your technique has become much better."
Lin Xuqiu was not humble at all after being praised. He looked proud and complacent.
"Of course. Teacher Daisy is a great teacher, and I'm working hard, so I'm sure I'll make rapid progress."
"My team has already started preparing my concert costumes. There are five sets in total, and I'm in charge of the whole process. I've seen the designs, and every one of them looks great."
"The last costume I wore for the finale was very memorable to me. I wanted to tell myself at that time that I finally had my own concert."
Wen Yanci was intrigued by her words and asked.
"Can I see your concert costume in advance?"
"No, it's a secret. And you can't watch me rehearse until the actual concert."
"Okay, whatever you say."
Lin Xuqiu had just finished feeling excited, but now felt a little melancholy.
"Yan Ci, I'm a little worried that my concert tickets won't sell out. I heard that before my brother-in-law debuted, tickets for his tour were incredibly hard to come by. After all, their popularity is so much higher than mine."
Seeing that the woman who had been excited just now suddenly became depressed, Wen Yanci reached out and stroked the top of her head to comfort her.
"Xuqiu, don't underestimate your current popularity. The sales of your first album are unmatched among singers of the same period, and your songs are dominating the charts on all major music platforms."
"Although Ji Huai's band is more famous than you and has more fans than you, their songs have much less influence than yours. They are famous for themselves but not for their songs."
"Isn't the purpose of your joining the industry to make more people like your songs?"
"I think you've done it, making so many people like your music, so it's impossible for the tickets not to sell out."
Lin Xuqiu looked at the man next to him in disbelief and asked.
"So you're paying attention to these things. I thought you didn't even listen to my songs."
Wen Yanci didn't expect that he was so cold in her eyes, so he took out his mobile phone, opened his playlist, and vindicated himself.
"Xuqiu, look, the playlist on my phone only has your songs, and they've been played many times, which means I really like them."
Lin Xuqiu really didn't expect that a busy man like Wen Yanci would take the time to listen to her songs. One song was played more than two hundred times. She couldn't hide her joy in her heart.
She held the man's arm tightly, leaned her head on his shoulder, raised the corners of her mouth high, her joy was beyond words, and she murmured.
"Yanci, you have really good taste. The song "Rebirth" that has the highest number of plays on your playlist is also my favorite song. I wrote the lyrics and composed the music myself."
"Yeah, I do like that song."
*
After returning home.
Wen Yanci was taking a shower in the bathroom, while Lin Xuqiu was sitting on the sofa listening to music and singing, in a good mood.
Her cell phone suddenly rang. She reached out and picked up the phone. The caller ID showed it was Luo Hanshuang.
She was slightly startled and stared blankly at the ringing phone until the ringing stopped and Luo Hanshuang never called again.
Wen Yanci came out of the shower wearing a black bathrobe. Seeing the woman sitting on the sofa with a dazed look on her face, he walked over to the sofa next to her and sat down.
"Xuqiu, why are you in a daze?"
Lin Xuqiu took the initiative to snuggle in the man's arms, looking listless. She was silent for a moment before speaking.
"Yan Ci, when you went to take a shower, Luo Hanshuang suddenly called me, but I didn't answer."
"This is the first time she contacted me after Lin Xi and I returned to our identities. After I rejected the call, I started to speculate about the purpose of her call."
Wen Yanci held the woman's hand and answered after thinking for a few seconds.
"Old Master Lin had a stroke and was hospitalized not long ago. Although the news has been kept secret, I suspect he's nearing death. The Lin family has always been plagued by internal strife, so it's not impossible for him to be seeking support from everywhere."
"I personally hold 3% of the Lin Group's shares. Perhaps she came to you this time hoping that Lin Shichang would get my support at the shareholders' meeting."
After listening to Wen Yancheng's analysis, all the fantasies in Lin Xuqiu's heart were shattered.
Since she became pregnant, she has indeed been able to empathize with her mother more and has felt pity for Luo Hanshuang, but it is obvious that Luo Hanshuang's purpose in looking for her this time is not pure.
"Yan Ci, this is the first time I've heard that you hold shares in the Lin Group."
"Well, five years ago, the Lin Group was in crisis. My mother and Luo Hanshuang were good friends, and the Wen and Lin families were very close. I bought 3% of the shares out of moral obligation to help the Linshi Group overcome its difficulties."
"Does the Zhou Group also hold shares in the Lin Group?"
"Currently, the Zhou Group does not hold any shares in the Lin Group, but given the relationship between Lin Xi and Zhou Cheng, they may also purchase corresponding shares and express their position at the upcoming shareholders' meeting."
"Yan Ci, who are you going to support at this shareholders' meeting?"
Wen Yanci did not answer directly, but asked Lin Xuqiu instead.
“Who do you want me to support?”
"Don't ask me that. I don't understand. Anyway, you support whoever can make you money. You can't let your 3% stake shrink."
"Well, I'll listen to you."
"I don't believe you'll listen to me. You must have made your decision long ago. After all, Young Master Wen wouldn't do business at a loss."
"Before this, I really hadn't made a decision, because no matter which branch of the Lin family bullied you, I didn't want to support it."
"Don't worry about me. I fought back against those cousins who bullied me, so just choose according to your maximum benefit. I won't go against money."
Wen Yanci knew that Lin Xuqiu had a difficult childhood and didn't want to bring up her unpleasant memories, so he didn't continue the topic and gently stroked her hand, as if to comfort her.
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