Chapter 117 It was only roughly discernible that it was a man.
"Emma!"
Qiao Xingjia gasped in surprise. Although she was wearing a seatbelt, the sudden swaying caused her to fall headfirst into Qin Yancheng's arms.
Qin Yancheng subconsciously reached out to support Qiao Xingjia, and suddenly felt a soft touch on his cheek.
Qiao Xingjia accidentally kissed Qin Yancheng on the cheek...
"Feel sorry!"
Qiao Xingjia immediately stepped back, about to explain, when the bus suddenly swerved again—
Qiao Xingjia, who was thrown backward by inertia, stared wide-eyed!
"careful!"
Qin Yancheng reached out and pulled her up, but then, she swung her arm around him again—
Qiao Xingjia lunged at Qin Yancheng again!
The next moment, they kissed mouth to mouth, a tight, full kiss!
Their eyes met, and each one stared wide-eyed!
Qiao Xingjia: "..."
Qin Yancheng: "..."
Beep beep—
The bus horn echoed through the mountain road.
Everyone inside the car was slumped over.
The mountain road was winding, so the car slowed down.
Qiao Xingjia gripped the back of the seat in front of her, not daring to look at Qin Yancheng anymore.
Because the car was swaying, Qiao Xingjia still leaned uncontrollably toward Qin Yancheng several times, but this time she was smarter and turned her head to look out the window, so that even if she fell over, she could avoid the situation that happened before.
Several times, Qiao Xingjia was very close to Qin Yancheng. The woman's hair, which was fragrant, brushed past his nose, and a few strands even slipped into his collar.
Although it was only a fleeting moment, Qin Yancheng could not ignore the palpitation in his heart at that moment!
If Qiao Xingjia were to turn around at this moment, she would see that Dr. Qin, who is usually calm and composed, has inexplicably turned red.
*
The plane landed in Xingcheng at 8 p.m.
It wasn't raining in Xingcheng, and the air was refreshing, unlike the humid atmosphere in the northern part of the city.
Shen Qingshu exited the station and saw Jiang Wenjin and Bai Jianwen from afar.
"Teacher, teacher's wife."
Jiang Wenjin and Bai Jianwen immediately stepped forward.
"Are you hungry?" Bai Jianwen pulled her suitcase and handed it to Jiang Wenjin.
Jiang Wenjin accepted it silently with a smile on her face.
"It's alright." Shen Qingshu smiled and shook her head, then asked, "Have you had dinner yet?"
“We’ve already eaten before we came,” Bai Jianwen said with a smile. “I even had the housekeeper at home make you some chicken soup. Come on, let’s go home first.”
Shen Qingshu smiled and took Bai Jianwen's arm as they walked out.
Jiang Wenjin did not follow them immediately because he saw Fu Siyan.
Wen Jingxi called him a couple of days ago, saying that Shen Qingshu and Fu Siyan's divorce had not yet been finalized.
The reason is that Fu Siyan has been dragging his feet and refusing to cooperate.
Jiang Wenjin knew Shen Qingshu's determination to get a divorce, and she also knew that Shen needed to get a divorce as soon as possible so that she could move to Xingcheng and then prepare for childbirth in Xingcheng.
If Fu Siyan continues to drag things out, it will be very disadvantageous for Shen Qingshu!
But in Beicheng, it would be too difficult for Shen Qingshu to contend with Fu Siyan's power.
Jiang Wenjin knew he might not have enough influence to sway Fu Siyan's decision, but as Shen Qingshu's mentor, he had to try to help her no matter what.
Seeing that Jiang Wenjin hadn't left, Fu Siyan walked over directly.
"Teacher Jiang."
"Attorney Fu."
The two shook hands.
Fu Siyan glanced at Shen Qingshu in front of him.
He withdrew his gaze, looked at Jiang Wenjin, and smiled faintly, "Teacher Jiang, you can speak frankly."
Jiang Wenjin knew that Fu Siyan had amazing insight and was also well aware that he was a meticulous person.
Since he was waiting for Fu Siyan here, he didn't intend to beat around the bush.
“Attorney Fu, since we’ve met, I’ll be frank with you.”
Fu Siyan smiled faintly, "Professor Jiang, please speak."
“Ah Shu is my most outstanding student. Since her teacher’s wife and I don’t have any children, we decided to adopt her as our goddaughter.”
Fu Siyan raised an eyebrow. "This is a good thing for Shen Qingshu."
"So, I'm now considered part of A-Shu's family." Jiang Wenjin said seriously. "As family, I think I have the right to ask on A-Shu's behalf: what's the reason that Attorney Fu is dragging his feet on the divorce?"
Fu Siyan remained calm and composed, his voice still indifferent, "I respect Professor Jiang, but I don't think you are the right person to interfere in my marriage with Shen Qingshu."
“I am A-Shu’s mentor, and now I am her godfather. As an elder, how is it inappropriate for me to do this?”
“There’s been a misunderstanding between Shen Qingshu and me.” Fu Siyan said without changing his expression. “I understand that Teacher Jiang feels sorry for Shen Qingshu, but it’s best if Shen Qingshu and I resolve this privately.”
Jiang Wenjin frowned, her face turning cold. "Attorney Fu, I've heard about the reasons for your divorce. There are some things I haven't said to save you face, but the fact is that you were unfaithful to the marriage first, and you are the one at fault. Ashu is completely heartbroken about this marriage. If you have any conscience, hurry up and get the divorce done and let Ashu go."
“Teacher Jiang, I don’t need to explain my personal matters to you.”
Fu Siyan's dark eyes were cold and deep, and his tone was even more forceful.
“What you hear and see may not be the truth. In my opinion, Shen Qingshu and I have not reached the point of having to get a divorce. Our marriage is based on mutual needs, and there is no question of who owes whom anything.”
"You're about to get married to that woman, and you've made Ah Shu raise your child with that woman for five years! You..."
Jiang Wenjin found the story increasingly absurd, especially Fu Siyan's shameless and remorseless attitude, which infuriated him!
“Fu Siyan, I know you have power and influence, and you are the top official in politics and law, but you should have a conscience. You are abusing your power and bullying others, and you will be punished sooner or later.”
Fu Siyan looked at Jiang Wenjin, who was quite angry, and just smiled faintly, "Teacher Jiang, please don't get agitated. You are an elder, so there's no need for you to stoop to my level. I will reflect on what you said today."
Jiang Wenjin snorted coldly, turned around and stormed off.
Fu Siyan said he would reflect on his actions, but his attitude didn't seem like he would reflect on them at all!
After leaving the airport, Jiang Wenjin walked to the parking lot, found his car, opened the driver's side door, and got in.
Bai Jianwen noticed that his expression wasn't good, and knew that he probably hadn't had a very pleasant conversation with Fu Siyan.
In front of Shen Qingshu, Bai Jianwen acted as if nothing had happened.
After returning home, Bai Jianwen asked the nanny to make Shen Qingshu a bowl of noodles and then serve her some chicken soup.
While Shen Qingshu was drinking chicken soup, Bai Jianwen quietly pulled Jiang Wenjin into the bedroom.
"You spoke with Fu Siyan at the airport?"
Jiang Wenjin sneered, "He's just a power-hungry rogue!"
Bai Jianwen frowned. "He still refuses to get a divorce?"
"Hmm." Jiang Wenjin sighed heavily. "Fu Siyan is too controlling. I've already made it clear to him that we want to recognize A-Shu as our goddaughter. I even spoke to him as an elder from the maternal family, but he just used his 'smiling tiger' rhetoric to brush me off!"
“I knew things would turn out this way,” Bai Jianwen sighed. “That’s why I recommended that the Cheng couple go to A-Shu. Fortunately, A-Shu herself proved to be a good person.”
Jiang Wenjin was somewhat surprised, "So you had already prepared a way out for Ashu all along?"
"Otherwise what?" Bai Jianwen rolled her eyes at him. "You're a man yourself. At this age, don't you know the inherent flaws of you men?"
Jiang Wenjin: "...Don't generalize, I'm a well-known good husband in the industry!"
"You're such a chatterbox!" Bai Jianwen laughed and scolded, raising her hand to hit him. "Anyway, you should pay more attention these few days and make sure that Fu Siyan doesn't bother A-Shu anymore. Let her finish this job in peace and quiet."
"Yes, my dear wife!"
…
The next day, at the recording site.
Because it's a promotional video that the Cultural Relics Bureau needs to use.
You still need to dress up a bit in terms of appearance.
Shen Qingshu changed into a beige silk cheongsam arranged by the program team. Her long black hair was tied up with a hairpin, revealing her fair and graceful swan neck.
The makeup artist applied light makeup to her.
When she emerged from behind the screen, everyone was stunned.
Off-camera, Fu Siyan, who was talking with Teacher Tu, paused.
Then, he narrowed his eyes.
He had always been aware of Shen Qingshu's beauty, but for the past five years, she had always dressed simply and elegantly. This was the first time Fu Siyan had seen her dressed so exquisitely.
Like a beauty who stepped out of an ancient painting, with a slender waist and graceful demeanor, she smiles slightly when looking at the camera, her eyes sparkling with stars, her gaze exuding a classical charm.
Fu Siyan's eyes were deep and dark, and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly.
Shooting promotional videos is actually quite particular, especially in terms of creating a high-quality product, which requires a higher level of skill in camera work.
Although it was Shen Qingshu's first time in front of the camera, she performed surprisingly well.
As the morning passed, Shen Qingshu performed exceptionally well, completing her individual part of the shoot ahead of schedule.
Even the photography instructors couldn't help but exclaim, "If Ms. Shen had that kind of charisma, she would definitely be a sensation in the entertainment industry! She's so photogenic!"
The director and staff next to him all agreed with what the cinematographer said.
At this moment, Shen Qingshu had already returned to the dressing room to remove her makeup.
Bai Jianwen came to pick her up for lunch, and she'll come back in the afternoon.
The afternoon recording was relatively simpler. Shen Qingshu only had two shots. Bai Jianwen was worried that she would be tired because she was pregnant, so she communicated with the director and asked Shen Qingshu to record her part first.
The director was naturally happy to agree.
In less than half an hour, Shen Qingshu completed all the shots for the day.
Bai Jianwen went to get the car, while Shen Qingshu went back to the makeup artist to change back into her own clothes.
As she walked out of the filming location and passed by Fu Siyan, Shen Qingshu only greeted Teacher Tu and said goodbye, without glancing at Fu Siyan.
Teacher Tu looked puzzled. "Does Teacher Shen have a grudge against Attorney Fu?"
Fu Siyan smiled faintly, "She's just still angry with me."
Teacher Tu: "?"
…
Over the next few days of filming, Bai Jianwen would accompany Shen Qingshu every day, firstly to take care of Shen Qingshu, and secondly to prevent Fu Siyan from taking the opportunity to harass Shen Qingshu.
Although Fu Siyan was present at the scene these past few days, fortunately he did not overstep any boundaries.
Shen Qingshu's work went smoothly. In her spare time, she would send WeChat messages to Qiao Xingjia. Making phone calls was a bit difficult because the signal was very poor in the mountains, and with the rain that had been falling for the past few days, the signal was even worse, and the calls were intermittent.
WeChat chats are sometimes delayed.
Fortunately, although Qiao Xingjia complained about the harsh environment, she was safe and sound.
Shen Qingshu's worries had not completely subsided, and she only hoped that this week would end soon.
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The rain in the mountains never stopped, and the village paths were muddy and wet, making raincoats and rubber boots necessities.
Qiao Xingjia stayed here for six days and was depressed for all six days!
Although she wasn't a rich heiress, she was a child who was pampered and protected by her parents since childhood, and she really hadn't experienced much hardship in life.
Here, you need to burn firewood to eat and heat water to take a bath, all in those small wooden huts that offer no protection from the wind and are essentially no protection from people.
The outhouse... that was Qiao Xingjia's nightmare!
Because of this, she drinks as little water as possible every day to reduce the number of times she needs to use the restroom!
Finally, the sixth day has arrived. Tomorrow will be the last day of my ordeal here!
Qiao Xingjia became the first person in the team to fall!
It was pitch black. In the dilapidated old house, Qiao Xingjia lay on the hard wooden bed covered with a sleeping bag, shivering from the cold, tears and snot streaming down her face.
When Qin Yancheng found her, she was delirious with fever.
It was raining heavily outside. Qin Yancheng touched her forehead, his expression grave. "Dr. Qiao, hang in there a little longer. I'll go back and get the medical kit and be right back."
Qiao Xingjia opened her eyes, her vision blurred by the fever, and she could only vaguely make out the man's tall back.
After that, she drifted off to sleep again.
I don't know how long I slept, but suddenly I felt a swaying motion.
Qiao Xingjia forced herself to open her eyes, her vision blurred, but she could only vaguely make out that it was a man.
"Dr. Qin?"
The man paused, said nothing, then simply hoisted her onto his shoulder and turned to walk away.
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