Chapter 34
The Ferris wheel in the amusement park slowly rose to its highest point.
Inside the train carriage, Jiang Xueru held her phone, her fingertips swiping across the screen.
The revelations about Ye Sisi, the contract termination statement, and the Ye Group's announcement of severing ties...
One by one, they surged in like a tide.
She stared for a long time, then looked up at Gu Qingyue sitting opposite her.
Sunlight streamed through the glass window, bathing him in a warm, golden glow.
He was peeling an orange for Qiuqiu, his long, slender fingers carefully removing the white pith, his profile incredibly gentle.
This seemingly gentle and reserved person orchestrated such a grand scheme for her without her knowledge.
"Gu Qingyue," Jiang Xueru said softly.
"Hmm?" Gu Qingyue looked up, handed the peeled orange segments to Qiuqiu, and then naturally took a tissue to wipe her hands.
Jiang Xueru turned her phone screen towards him, "Did you do these?"
Gu Qingyue glanced at it, her expression calm: "Mm."
One word, a simple and understated statement.
Not content with that, she raised an eyebrow and said, "Isn't your husband amazing?"
Jiang Xueru's heart skipped a beat.
She put down her phone and looked at him intently: "That CEO Lin and Xingyao Media..."
“Our group recently acquired Xingyao.”
Gu Qingyue said casually, "That CEO Lin is dishonest. I had someone check his accounts and found out that he had used this method to get roles for many artists in private."
"So you let Ye Sisi know about the investment and led her to see President Lin."
"She chose it herself. If she hadn't had any ulterior motives, she wouldn't have fallen for it."
Jiang Xueru fell silent.
She recalled the grievances she had suffered over the years.
Those moments when she thought it was just bad luck or that she had offended someone were all orchestrated by Ye Sisi, and she had always known about it.
But Gu Qingyue, without her knowledge, gradually uncovered the truth and laid out his plan.
Then, we will seek justice for her.
"Thank you," she said softly.
Gu Qingyue shook her head: "No need to thank me. It's what I should do."
"But you've put so much effort into acquiring Xingyao?"
“No,” Gu Qingyue interrupted her, his eyes turning serious. “It’s not about the acquisition.”
Jiang Xueru: ?
He paused, then lowered his voice: "It's for you."
The carriage was silent for a moment.
Qiuqiu blinked her big eyes, looked at her father and then at her mother, and very sensibly lowered her head to eat an orange, pretending that she didn't exist.
"From the very beginning, it was all for you."
Gu Qingyue continued, her voice soft but each word clear, "Investigating Ye Sisi's dirty laundry is to prevent you from being framed by her again. Acquiring Xingyao is to stop people like President Lin from lording it over the industry. And..."
He looked at her with a tender gaze that made her heart flutter: "I'll let you reclaim the role that's rightfully yours."
Jiang Xueru's nose suddenly felt sore.
She lowered her head, not wanting him to see her reddened eyes.
"Actually, you don't need to do so much, I can do it myself."
"I know you can."
Gu Qingyue said softly, "I know you are strong and capable, able to handle anything on your own, but Xue Ru..."
He reached out and gently took her hand: "I don't want you to shoulder this alone anymore."
Jiang Xueru's tears finally fell.
It wasn't sadness, but the feeling of being carefully held and cherished that made her unable to control herself.
She grasped his hand in return and nodded vigorously: "Mmm."
Gu Qingyue smiled and wiped away her tears with her other hand: "Don't cry, you should be happy today."
"I'm happy." Jiang Xueru sniffed, laughing and crying at the same time.
"Gu Qingyue, how can you be so kind?"
Gu Qingyue's ears turned slightly red, and she turned her face away: "It wasn't very good either..."
“It’s great!” Jiang Xueru insisted.
Qiuqiu finally couldn't hold back any longer, raised her head, and said in her childish voice, "Daddy is so good! He's the best daddy in the world!"
Gu Qingyue was amused and ruffled Qiuqiu's hair.
The Ferris wheel began to descend slowly.
Jiang Xueru looked out the window at the ground getting closer and closer, and suddenly remembered something: "By the way, with your skills in business battles, isn't it a bit of a waste for you to be in the entertainment industry?"
Gu Qingyue was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"No waste."
"Because the person I liked back then was in the entertainment industry, I also wanted to get closer to this circle."
Jiang Xueru's face flushed red instantly.
"you......"
She opened her mouth, wanting to say, "You liked me back then?", but she was too embarrassed to ask.
Gu Qingyue understood her gaze and nodded: "Yes, I liked her back then."
Jiang Xueru's face turned even redder, like a ripe tomato.
She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt, but inside, it felt like a firework had exploded.
Qiuqiu covered her mouth and chuckled, her big eyes curving into crescents—oh dear, Mom and Dad are whispering again!
As they got off the Ferris wheel, all three of their phones started vibrating incessantly at the same time, as if by prior arrangement.
Jiang Xueru answered the phone first; it was Yu Ling.
"Jiang Jiang! Have you seen Weibo?! Ye Sisi is finished! Completely finished!" Yu Ling's voice trembled with excitement. "All the brands have terminated their contracts with her, the production team has kicked her out, and even the Ye family has issued a statement distancing themselves from her!"
“I saw it,” Jiang Xueru said softly.
"And there's more!"
Yu Ling continued, "Director Chen just called me! He said that when they were recasting for 'Hello, Mom,' you were the first person they thought of! He asked if you would like to come back!"
Jiang Xueru paused, then looked at Gu Qingyue.
Gu Qingyue nodded to her, his eyes saying "Go ahead."
“I do,” Jiang Xueru said.
"That's great!" Yu Ling exclaimed excitedly, her voice rising eight octaves.
"And all those marketing accounts that used to smear you are now issuing apology statements! Your reputation has completely turned around!"
After hanging up the phone, Gu Qingyue's phone rang.
It's Xiao Song.
"Boss! The forum is exploding! Everyone's cursing Ye Sisi! And a lot of people are going to Teacher Jiang's Weibo to apologize!"
Xiao Song's voice was filled with pride, "Our maneuver was perfect!"
"Understood. What about Xingyao's side?"
"President Lin has been suspended from his duties pending investigation by the board of directors! The acquisition process can be expedited!"
"Okay, keep an eye on it."
After hanging up the phone, Qiuqiu's little genius phone rang too; it was a video call from Aunt Tang from the welfare home.
Aunt Tang exclaimed excitedly on the screen, "Qiuqiu! Auntie saw the news! That wicked woman finally got her comeuppance! Qiuqiu should be happy for Teacher Jiang!"
Qiuqiu nodded vigorously: "Qiuqiu is happy! Extremely happy!"
Aunt Tang added, "By the way, Qiuqiu, the director said that when Teacher Jiang has time, she'd like to invite you all back to the orphanage. Everyone misses you!"
"Okay, okay!" Qiuqiu happily shook her little head.
After hanging up the video call, the three of them smiled at each other.
The sun is shining brightly.
Everything is moving in a positive direction.
When Jiang Xueru returned home in the afternoon, she received more messages.
Leng Yu sent a voice message, grinning mischievously: "Jiang Jiang! I knew you two would get together! When are you going to invite me to your wedding?"
Meng Han sent a text message: "Xue Ru, congratulations. Evil will be punished and good will be rewarded."
Even industry veterans she hadn't contacted in a long time sent messages saying, "I saw through Ye Sisi's wicked intentions a long time ago" and "Congratulations on being exonerated."
To Jiang Xueru's surprise, Director Chen called her personally.
"Xueru..."
Director Chen's voice was full of apology, "I'm sorry about what happened before. As the director, I failed to protect the actors."
"Director Chen, please don't say that. I understand your difficulties."
No, it's my problem.
Director Chen sighed, "I compromised because of the pressure from the investors. This is not something a director should do. I apologize to you."
Jiang Xueru said earnestly, "Really, it's not necessary. I'm already very grateful that you contacted me again."
After a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, Director Chen said, "Xue Ru, you are a good actress and a good person. Let's work together to make this film well."
"good."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xueru leaned back on the sofa and looked at the ceiling, suddenly feeling a sense of peace.
All the bad things are over.
Those who hurt her got their comeuppance, those who misunderstood her began to apologize, and those who left her role returned.
And most importantly
She turned her head and looked at Gu Qingyue, who was washing fruit in the kitchen, and Qiuqiu, who was chattering beside his legs.
She has a home now.
A truly warm and reliable home.
Gu Qingyue carried the fruit platter over, sat down next to her, and naturally put his arm around her shoulder.
"What are you thinking about?" he asked.
Jiang Xueru leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "It's so nice to think about now."
Gu Qingyue smiled and kissed the top of her head: "It will be even better in the future."
Qiuqiu squeezed in between the two, putting her arms around each of them: "Qiuqiu also thinks this is especially good!"
Jiang Xueru hugged them both tightly, her heart overflowing with joy.
Outside the window, the sun is setting, and the sky is ablaze with evening glow.
All the suffering is over.
The future is bright.
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