Chapter 4 Move to my house tonight
As soon as this Weibo post was released, it immediately pushed this wave of heat to a new climax.
[Holy crap! Is there something wrong with my eyes? Shen Lai and the CEO of Pei Group are married?!]
[This is hilarious! Where did this fake account come from? They even dared to forge a marriage certificate that claims Shen Lai and Pei Jingyan are husband and wife. Be careful they get sued by the Pei Group.]
[Look carefully, everyone above! This is an officially certified V number, and it was issued by the Pei Group. How could it be photoshopped?]
[Am I the only one who noticed this? Does this mean that Shen Lai is admitted to being pregnant?]
[They say we have a husband and children, so how can we still have a holiday? ]
[Who said Shen Lai was rubbing off Huo Chilin before? It's hilarious! Isn't Pei Jingyan more awesome than him?]
This reversal slapped the faces of the black fans who were still clamoring for Shen Lai to sleep with them just a second ago, and the public opinion on the Internet changed instantly.
[The man that Shen Lai hugged in the hotel two months ago was Pei Jingyan? ]
[No wonder this revelation was deleted the next day. It turns out Pei’s involvement was involved.]
If it was really Mr. Pei that night, why didn't Chen Lai come out to clarify?
[Why should the public be informed of the affairs of a married couple?]
[That's right, maybe Shen Lai really did say that someone was trying to trick her into taking advantage of Pei Jingyan.]
The comment section was in an uproar, and even Shen Lai's phone was flooded with calls from Chen Hong.
"Chen Lai, is the announcement issued by the Pei Group true? Are you and President Pei really husband and wife?"
"Why didn't you tell me such an important thing?"
Not to mention the boss, even Shen Lai thought there was something wrong with his eyes when he saw the Weibo post.
Pei Jingyan just made their relationship public?
She had thought of countless solutions Pei Jingyan had come up with, but she had never thought of this one.
Just when Shen Lai was confused, Pei Jingyan's name lit up on the screen.
Looking at the caller ID with the words "archenemy", her throat rolled and it took her several seconds to press the answer button.
"Have you seen the Weibo?" Pei Jingyan's deep and magnetic voice came from the other end of the phone.
Shen Lai's throat was a little dry, "Why did you send out the marriage certificate?"
As if he had guessed she would ask this, Pei Jingyan said calmly: "I posted my marriage certificate not only for people outside to see, but also for my family to see."
Shen Lai then realized that Pei Jingyan's purpose was to let the Pei family know about their relationship.
Only in this way would the Pei family not suspect that the two were acting.
Shen Lai felt the heaviness in her chest seemed to have gotten even heavier. She clenched her phone and asked, "So you got the certificate today just so it can be used at this time?"
Pei Jingyan didn't deny it directly, "Only if we get the marriage certificate will we avoid suspicion."
As for when the two of them got together, only they know.
Shen Lai thought that Pei Jingyan was really thoughtful. If it were her, she would never have thought of so much.
She was silent for a few seconds, "Aren't you afraid that everyone will know about our divorce?"
Pei Jingyan's words were filled with mockery. "Ms. Shen, are you thinking about divorce so soon?"
Shen Lai pursed his lips and said, "I'm just reminding you kindly."
If the two of them were to get married in secret, even if they divorced later, only the Pei family would know about it.
But if it is announced to the public, its nature will be different.
Pei Jingyan's lips curled up in a mocking tone, "Are you afraid that no one will want you after you become a second-married woman, or are you afraid that I will drive away your peach blossoms?"
Chen Lai lowered his eyes, his eyelashes casting a shadow under his eyes, and whispered: "No one wants me like this..."
Who would want a woman whose family is bankrupt, whose father is in jail, whose mother is in the hospital, and who is covered in scandals?
Otherwise, Huo Chilin would not have broken up with her.
The phone suddenly fell silent. Shen Lai adjusted his mood and said casually, "Since Mr. Pei doesn't care, I certainly don't care either. Anyway, I'm the winner. Speaking of which, I have to thank you for helping me solve the problem."
Pei Jingyan narrowed his eyes slightly, and it was unclear what emotion he was expressing on his face.
After hanging up the phone, Shen Lai glanced at Weibo. As expected, the announcement just released by Pei Group had become a hot search, and her and Pei Jingyan's names were prominently listed on it.
#Chen Lai Pei Jingyan couple#
#Chen Lai confirms pregnancy#
#Chen Lai's Secret Marriage#
#Pei Jingyan calls himself Shen Lai's husband#
Looking at the word "husband" on the screen, Shen Lai always felt awkward. She quickly turned off her phone and did other things to distract herself.
At the same time, in the Huo family study.
Looking at the Weibo post just posted by Pei Group, Huo Chilin couldn't help but clench his phone, and his fists creaked.
Is Pei Jingyan the father of the child in Shen Lai's belly?
How is that possible!
Aren't they sworn enemies?
Huo Chilin simply didn't believe that the two would be together. Others might not know, but he knew it best. The two had disliked each other since they were young. They would quarrel whenever they met, let alone dating and getting married.
It must be that Shen Lai hired someone to fabricate the story in order to deal with the rumors outside, but why would Pei Jingyan be willing to cooperate? He even took the initiative to admit the relationship between the two.
You have to know that no one can force Pei Jingyan to do anything he doesn't want to do.
Thinking of this, Huo Chilin finally couldn't help but take out his mobile phone and call Shen Lai.
However, as soon as the call was made, an emotionless, robotic female voice came from the other end, "Sorry, the number you dialed is powered off. Please call again later..."
Shen Lai actually blocked her.
Huo Chilin's face suddenly turned ugly. He hadn't contacted Shen Lai since the breakup, and had no idea that the other party had blocked him a long time ago.
Did Shen Lai do this just because he proposed breaking up?
When did she become so stingy?
Huo Chilin gritted his teeth, picked up his coat and was about to go out, but suddenly he thought of the group of paparazzi he saw downstairs of Shen Lai's building that night, and his steps stopped abruptly.
If the paparazzi caught him meeting Shen Lai, it would definitely cause quite a stir.
Moreover, since Shen Lai is with Pei Jingyan, he will not be involved with her, which is a good thing for him.
Thinking of this, Huo Chilin sat back in his chair, but the restlessness in his chest could not be dispelled.
Shen Lai must have done this on purpose to make him jealous.
Yes, that must be it.
The next morning, Shen Lai woke up and found that the paparazzi gathered downstairs were gone.
Pei Group issued such an announcement last night, so logically, there should be more people coming to block her today.
Could it be that they all went to Pei Jingyan's place?
Shen Lai didn't think too much about it. She wrapped herself tightly, went out and took a taxi to the hospital.
I arrived at the inpatient department with familiarity, took the elevator upstairs and arrived in front of a ward.
When I pushed open the door, I saw a haggard woman lying on the hospital bed. Although her face was pale and looked sick, her delicate facial features showed that she was once a beauty.
"Mom." Shen Lai shouted.
Chang Suning slowly opened her eyes when she heard the voice, and when she saw Shen Lai, she smiled palely, "Xiao Lai, you're here."
Shen Lai came to the bed and sat down, and asked with concern: "How have you been recently? Are you feeling better?"
Chang Suning leaned weakly against the headboard and smiled softly, "What else can I do? It's the same as always."
Chen Lai felt a little sad after hearing this.
Chang Suning reached out and touched Shen Lai's head, "Are you very tired recently? You seem to have lost weight."
Shen Lai's nose felt sore, and he rubbed his head in Chang Suning's palm, "No, I was invited to a show recently, and I might have been a little tired during the rehearsal."
"Even if you make money, you have to take care of your health." Chang Suning said distressedly: "Mom doesn't want you to ruin your health."
Shen Lai forced a smile, "I understand."
Seeing Chang Suning's reaction, Shen Lai guessed that her mother probably didn't know what was happening outside. After she fell ill, she rarely touched electronic products. Every day she either took medicine or slept.
Shen Lai secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, her mother didn't know yet, otherwise she wouldn't know how to explain it to her mother.
Chang Suning couldn't help but sigh when she saw Shen Lai was worried. "Xiao Lai, it's all Mom's fault. I've implicated you."
Shen Lai was raised in their palms since she was a child, but now because of her illness, she can only work in the entertainment industry, which is a big melting pot.
"Mom, don't say that." Shen Lai held Chang Suning's hand tightly. "As long as you are fine, I am willing to do anything."
Chang Suning showed a worried look on her face. "If your father were still alive, you wouldn't have to work so hard."
When the father in prison was mentioned, the atmosphere became a little solemn.
Half a year ago, Shen Lingzhen was prosecuted for multiple crimes including fraudulent issuance of bonds, embezzlement, and misappropriation of funds, and was eventually sentenced to a heavy sentence. Not only did the Shen family go bankrupt, they also faced huge compensation lawsuits and bank loan withdrawals.
Shen Lai took a deep breath and said, "Mom, I'm already looking for Han Xinjie. As long as I find him, Dad will definitely be able to clear his name."
At first, her father tried his best to defend himself and said that he had never done such a thing, but Han Xinjie, the deputy general manager, provided "key evidence" as a witness, which eventually led to her father being sentenced.
Han Xinjie has always had a good relationship with the Shen family. Shen Lai doesn't know why he framed her father like this, but as long as she finds him, she will know why he did it.
This is also the purpose of Shen Lai entering the entertainment industry. With the help of her celebrity status, maybe one day she can overturn her father's verdict.
After accompanying Chang Suning to take her medicine and waiting for her to fall asleep, Shen Lai left the hospital.
As soon as she walked out the door, she received a message from Pei Jingyan asking her to go to his company.
Although she didn't know why Pei Jingyan asked her to go, Shen Lai still took a taxi to Pei Group.
The secretary led Shen Lai to the office, where Pei Jingyan was sitting at his desk with a man in a suit standing next to him.
Seeing Shen Lai, Pei Jingyan raised his chin and said, "This is Lawyer Chen, here to sign a prenuptial agreement for us."
Lawyer Chen handed over the document at the right time, "Ms. Shen, this is the contract, please take a look."
Shen Lai was mentally prepared, so it wasn't too surprising.
Rich people are all smart, let alone people like Pei Jingyan who are at the top of the pyramid.
Signing a prenuptial agreement in advance is also to avoid disputes in the event of divorce - more importantly, to prevent being taken advantage of by outsiders.
Shen Lai took the contract and opened it, and what caught his eye were the five big words "Prenuptial Agreement".
She read it page by page, more seriously than when she was in school.
After all, Pei Jingyan is her mortal enemy, and she doesn't know how he will set a trap for her, so she has to be on guard.
The terms in the contract were the same as what Pei Jingyan had said to Shen Lai that night. He would provide resources for Shen Lai's work, and the Pei family would be fully responsible for Chang Suning's medical expenses until she recovered. In exchange, Shen Lai needed to become a legal couple with Pei Jingyan and give birth to the baby in her belly.
After the two divorced, the child went to the Pei family, and Shen Lai got a suburban villa and a luxury car, as well as 100,000 yuan in child support every month.
This condition was much better than Shen Lai had imagined. She thought Pei Jingyan would kick her out of the house without a penny.
At this moment, Shen Lai's gaze suddenly fixed on a certain place.
She slowly raised her head and couldn't help but say, "We have to wait until the old man dies before we can get a divorce?"
Pei Jingyan said nothing and glanced at Lawyer Chen.
Lawyer Chen explained, "This is based on practical considerations. Mr. Pei's inheritance rights require marriage and children. If you suddenly divorce, the old man will likely discover the situation and reclaim his inheritance rights. To protect your relationship with Mr. Pei, you can't divorce before the old man passes away."
Shen Lai thought that their marriage would only last a few years at most. If Mr. Pei remained healthy, wouldn't she have to be with Pei Jingyan forever?
As if seeing what Shen Lai was thinking, the lawyer smiled and comforted her: “Ms. Shen, Mr. Pei has provided you with so many benefits after all. Even if you maintain your marriage for a long time, you will not suffer any loss.”
Shen Lai understood the hidden meaning of the lawyer's words.
Pei Jingyan not only provided her with resources but also covered her mother's high medical expenses. If she continued to want to end the marriage as soon as possible, she would seem too ungrateful.
After all, there are countless women out there who want to marry Pei Jingyan.
Shen Lai took a deep breath, picked up the pen and signed his name, thinking silently in his heart, but I don’t want to marry Pei Jingyan at all.
During this period, the lawyer kindly reminded: "Ms. Shen, if you want to terminate the contract early, you will not only have to return all the medical expenses for your mother's treatment, but also pay ten times the liquidated damages."
Shen Lai nodded, "I understand."
The lawyer closed the document, stood up and said to Pei Jingyan, "Mr. Pei, I'll be leaving now."
Pei Jingyan nodded slightly.
After the lawyer left, Pei Jingyan looked at Chen Lai. She was still staring at the contract in front of her, wondering what she was thinking.
"Are you at Hongda Entertainment now?"
Pei Jingyan's voice brought Shen Lai back to his senses. Not knowing why he asked this, he nodded.
After the Shen family got into trouble, no company dared to sign her. In the end, only Hongda Entertainment accepted her, and that was because of the previous relationship between the two families.
However, because the incident involving Shen Lai's father was too serious, she was boycotted as soon as she debuted. In addition, the company had few resources, so she had nothing to do most of the time. During the poorest period, she even went to the street wearing doll clothes and distributing flyers.
Pei Jingyan said calmly, "From now on, you will be an artist under Perlai Entertainment."
Shen Lai was stunned, "Perle Entertainment?"
Pei Jingyan tapped his fingertips on the table. "Perle Entertainment is a property of the Pei Group."
Shen Lai had never heard that Pei had an entertainment company under his name, especially when she heard that Pei Jingyan wanted to sign her to his own company, she couldn't help but show a surprised expression.
Pei Jingyan took in her reaction and asked, "Didn't I promise yesterday that I would give you resources?"
Chen Lai originally thought that Pei Jingyan's provision of resources meant giving her some advertising or TV show opportunities, but she didn't expect that he would directly sign her to his own company.
Shen Lai swallowed, "But my contract has not expired yet."
Pei Jingyan said casually, "The company has already paid the penalty for your breach of contract."
Shen Lai was stunned.
Pei Jingyan continued, "After you sign with Perlai Entertainment, you will have a dedicated top-tier agent to guide you. All resources will be provided by the company, and you will also receive a guaranteed monthly salary."
This benefit is much better than what Chen Lai had in his previous company. In other companies, if an artist is out of work, not only can they not even afford to eat, but they may even have to pay money to the company when settling accounts.
Pei Jingyan actually has a guaranteed salary.
That means that even if Shen Lai doesn't work for a month, he will still have money to eat.
Shen Lai thought that this was a good thing for her, and if she signed with Perle Entertainment, she would have a lot more resources in the future.
At least I don’t have to worry about food and accommodation like before.
Shen Lai didn't know whether to be thankful or regretful for a moment. She sorted herself out and said, "Now that the contract is signed, can I leave?"
"Wait." Pei Jingyan suddenly called her. In Shen Lai's bewildered eyes, he said word by word: "Move to my house tonight."
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