Chapter 44 Do you want to be a mother?
In Chen Yusheng's eyes, Zhou Jinbai almost always looked at people with that kind of eyes. Although he had never had close contact with Zhou Jinbai, he had seen the look in his eyes when he communicated with people from afar. He could only say that rich people were rich people, and they looked the same when talking to everyone.
People like Lin Youqin, who have status in the literary world, always have a gentle and kind smile in front of him, as if they would make this big man unhappy if they were not careful.
Chen Yusheng also knew that he was the general producer of the drama. To be honest, Zhou Jinbai was one of the few wealthy people who served as the general producer but did not take advantage of the female lead. At least he had never seen Zhou Jinbai meet Su Li alone during the filming.
Otherwise, although many crews are called crews on the surface, no one knows what is going on inside. Anyway, it is very chaotic, and Chen Yusheng generally will not get involved in it.
He is one of the rare clean people in the entertainment industry and rarely attends dinner parties. I heard that his family background is also good. As for his family background, no one has dug deep into it. Maybe they have dug deep into it, but it was all in vain.
Even though Zhou Jinbai's eyes looked scary, Chen Yusheng was startled for a moment but quickly recovered his composure. He greeted everyone with a smile and then pulled out the stool in front of the dining table, letting Su Li sit down first.
His behavior was very gentlemanly and there was no room for criticism at all. The expression on his face was also appropriate, but for some reason, Zhang Qingchi looked at him strangely, so he met Zhang Qingchi's gaze.
Zhang Qingchi saw Su Li sitting next to Chen Yusheng, who even pulled a stool for her. He knew this dinner was not simple. He called Su Li over and said, "Come sit next to me. You have to toast our Director Zhou. If it weren't for his good judgment, you wouldn't be where you are today."
There was nothing wrong with what he said, but it was just a superficial excuse. Su Li knew what he meant, so she didn't hesitate and stood up and walked towards Zhang Qingchi.
Lin Youqin looked at her with a smile, and then observed Zhou Jinbai's mood. She saw Zhou Jinbai with his eyelashes drooping, looking at the wine glass on the table, without any emotion.
She felt that the attitude of the father-in-law and daughter-in-law was very strange. Why did they pretend not to know each other at the dinner party? It felt like they were trying to cover up something, but Lin Youqin did not say anything.
After Su Li felt her gaze, she looked up and saw Lin Youqin looking at her. Su Li smiled at her naturally and sat next to Zhang Qingchi.
Zhang Qingchi then introduced him to Chu Zhining and Chen Yusheng, "This is Mr. Zhou Jinbai Zhou. He has invested in our company and is considered a major shareholder. He participates in the production of many of my artists' dramas and is considered a core figure."
Chen Yusheng nodded. "I've heard of Mr. Zhou's name for a long time. He's very well-known in Beijing circles. He's a self-made first-generation rich man, an extremely influential entrepreneur, and a philanthropist."
Zhang Qingchi smiled and replied, "Yes, I was worried you two might be unfamiliar with each other. Since we already know each other, there's no need for me to introduce you. This dinner was hosted by Teacher Lin. She wanted to thank the two leading actors for bringing Qin Hao's story to the screen, so it was kind of a celebration dinner. When 'The Merchant Daughter of the Qin Family' became a big hit, you both had new dramas filming, so you put this matter aside."
Lin Youqin also responded with a smile, "Yes, I didn't expect the effect to be so good. I thought I had a chance to win an award. It all depends on whether I can be nominated for this year's film festival. To be honest, I'm very happy. I still have to thank Lao Zhou for his insightful judgment."
Zhang Qingchi personally poured a glass of wine for Su Li and asked her to toast Zhou Jinbai, "Su Li, you should thank Mr. Zhou more. He is your mentor."
Of course Su Li was happy to toast Zhou Jinbai, especially when she saw him sitting at the table without saying a word, looking cold and indifferent, as if he had no interest in what these people were saying.
Su Li raised her glass and toasted Zhou Jinbai, "Thank you for your support, Uncle Zhou. I'll drink first."
Zhou Jin didn't even pick up the white wine glass, just looked at her. Su Li was still wondering why he didn't raise his glass. Was it so difficult to give her face?
Just as she was thinking, the wine glass in her hand was snatched away. Chen Yusheng took her wine glass, raised it towards Zhou Jinbai and drank it all in one gulp. "Why would a girl drink wine? I'll drink it for her."
Before Su Li could stop him, Chen Yusheng finished a glass of champagne. Su Li glanced at Zhou Jinbai and saw that Zhou Jinbai's expression changed. He stared at Chen Yusheng for several seconds before looking away.
Chen Yusheng actually noticed that there was something wrong with the way Zhou Jinbai looked at Su Li, so he drank the glass of wine on purpose. He thought Su Li was a good person, and he didn't want Su Li to become a plaything of a rich man because of this kind of thing.
He was angry but too embarrassed to say it out loud.
He could only express his provocation through his actions. Zhou Jinbai naturally noticed it, but he got up and left without saying anything.
The originally good dinner became much duller due to Zhou Jinbai's departure. Lin Youqin hurriedly called out to him, "Old Zhou, don't leave."
Zhou Jinbai left the magnificent private room without saying a word, leaving behind a group of people staring at each other in amazement.
It was not convenient for Su Li to chase after him, so she just sat there without saying anything.
After Zhou Jinbai and Lin Youqin left, Chen Yusheng sat next to Su Li.
Chen Yusheng, who never liked to meddle in other people's affairs, couldn't help but remind Su Li, "Don't compromise just because he's rich. I've seen a lot of people like him. They take advantage of their wealth to do whatever they want, thinking anyone can become their plaything."
Su Li looked a little embarrassed. "I think you may have misunderstood, Brother Chen."
Chen Yusheng interrupted her, "I can't have misread his eyes. He didn't have a chance to take advantage of you before, so he wants to find an opportunity now, right? Su Li, you're a good actor. Don't let this kind of thing ruin your future. If it gets exposed, your future will basically be blocked."
Su Li, “…”
Chu Zhining looked unhappy and warned Chen Yusheng, "Just take care of yourself. Who is Su Li to you? Why are you so concerned about her? Are you offending Zhou Jinbai for her?"
Chen Yusheng glared at him. "Shut up. You just can't stand the way you guys cling to the rich and powerful for money. Are you afraid of offending people? I'm not afraid. Let him come and cause trouble for me."
Su Li quickly dissuaded him, "Don't worry, Brother Chen, it's nothing serious. Don't get yourself angry."
Chen Yusheng hummed coldly, "That's good. Don't compromise in the future. If anyone bullies you, tell me."
Su Li glanced at Zhang Qingchi with mixed feelings. Zhang Qingchi's eyes were full of meaning. "Brother Chen, from what I understand, your family is not very good, right? How dare you challenge Zhou Jinbai?"
Chen Yusheng has been in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades, with virtually no problems. Is it true that he's earned his place in the industry solely through his own merits? It seems unlikely.
Chu Zhining smiled and tried to smooth things over. "At most, his family has a little money. How dare he compare himself to Jay Chou? Don't talk nonsense."
But Chen Yusheng was silent for a moment, looked seriously into Zhang Qingchi's eyes, and said, "I am a third-generation red. I don't need to explain my background. I have been able to rise and fall in the entertainment industry for so long, not just because of my acting skills. I am not afraid of fighting with anyone. The people should not fight against the officials. I hope everyone can understand this."
Zhang Qingchi was initially quite disdainful, but after hearing his words, his expression instantly changed. "I was wondering why Brother Chen was so unique in the entertainment industry, not afraid of offending anyone. It seems his ancestors were always clean. My apologies."
Chen Yusheng chuckled contemptuously, "I don't really want to bring up my family's background, but sometimes, I think letting people know what kind of person I am can help them consider how to act in the future, right?"
Zhang Qingchi smiled and replied, "Of course. Su Li is very lucky to have you speak up for her today. Thank you, Brother Chen."
Chen Yusheng didn't look at him again, but looked at Su Li. His attitude changed from tough to gentle. "If anyone bullies you in the future, just tell me. I dare to offend people who others don't dare to offend."
Su Li smiled bitterly, "Thank you, Brother Chen, you are so kind to me."
She said that Chen Yusheng was so good to her, but in her heart she was thinking about how to coax Zhou Jinbai.
Old Zhou might have been angry to death. He left the dinner without eating a single bite.
Lin Youqin tried to coax her to go back for a long time but failed. However, she had to entertain guests, so she had to go back.
She didn't even understand why Zhou Jinbai was angry for no reason. Was it because Chen Yusheng was too attentive to his daughter-in-law?
Before Zhou Jinbai went downstairs and drove away, Lin Youqin said, "Old Zhou, why are you so stingy? Even if Su Li is your daughter-in-law, isn't it normal for someone to like her? She's so beautiful and has such great acting skills, and yet people don't like her?"
Zhou Jinbai replied to her impatiently, "If you have nothing to do, don't organize dinners like this."
Lin Youqin, “…”
Su Li still finished the meal with everyone. After the meal, Chen Yusheng wanted to see her off, but she refused and got into Zhang Qingchi's car.
Lin Youqin was also in Zhang Qingchi's car. She suggested, "Let's go to Old Zhou's house. He's in a bad mood today, and I don't know why."
When Su Li heard they were going to the Zhou family's house in Lingding Waterside, she naturally didn't want to get involved. She got out of the car and took a taxi back. "Then you two should be careful. I'll take a taxi myself."
Lin Youqin was puzzled. "Aren't you married to Zhou Zexi? Don't you live in the Zhou family?"
Su Li didn't know when Lin Youqin found out about her and Zhou Zexi, but she still smiled and replied, "I've always lived outside, not at the Zhou family's."
Lin Youqin murmured, "No wonder he doesn't seem to be familiar with Lao Zhou. Be careful on the road. Lao Zhang and I will go check on him."
Su Li agreed, but she was actually unhappy, but there was nothing she could do, she couldn't go back to Zhou's house.
She took a taxi back to Jiangshan Film Studio, but unexpectedly, Zhou Jinbai's car was at her house. It was already very late, and the lights on the second floor of the villa were on.
Su Li's heart skipped a beat. She looked at his car parked at the door and quickly entered the yard.
The door on the first floor was not locked and opened easily.
After Su Li entered, she locked the door and went upstairs carefully.
As soon as I reached the stairs, I saw Zhou Jinbai standing there, as if he had just taken a shower.
Su Li was stunned for a moment, then smiled and waved to him, "Good evening, Uncle Zhou."
Zhou Jinbai looked at her coldly without saying a word, his eyes seemed to want to see a hole in her.
Su Li coughed, walked over and took his arm, "Okay, I know you were angry tonight. I was planning to call you and comfort you after I got back, but who knew you were here? Lin Youqin and Zhang Qingchi went to your house to look for you."
Zhou Jinbai's tone was calm and indifferent, "Did Chen Yusheng send you back?"
Su Li shook her head helplessly. "A jealous man is unreasonable. Who would have thought that our serious and cold Uncle Zhou would be jealous?"
Zhou Jinbai asked, "Shouldn't I be jealous? He's provoking me right in front of me. Doesn't he treat me like a human being?"
Su Li pulled him in and sat down. "He has no idea what our relationship is, so he spoke like that. Don't take it seriously. He's actually a good person. He's just worried that I'll fall into a deep pit."
Zhou Jinbai lowered his eyes, his expression cold and indifferent. "Do you think he's innocent? We're all men, who doesn't know who else?"
Su Li, “…”
Su Li didn't know what to say. She stared into his eyes for a few seconds, "What should I do? How should I comfort you?"
Zhou Jinbai snorted coldly and looked away, "Let's see what you can do."
Su Li tutted her tongue, "Old Zhou, you've got a bad temper. I've been too nice to you these days, haven't I? And now you're looking for trouble?"
Su Li rode on his legs. He was wearing a bathrobe after taking a shower. The weather was still a little cold, and his skin was cold too.
Su Li placed her slightly cold hands on his chest, "If you get angry again, I'll freeze you to death. My hands are cold."
Zhou Jinbai felt her hand was cold and finally lost his temper. He took her hand out and put it to his mouth to breathe. "Forget it, even if I get mad at myself, it won't help. Chen Yusheng is an okay person, right? He's from the third generation of the Red Army. His grandfather participated in the Korean War, and his father is now a high-ranking officer in the army."
Su Li was stunned when she heard this, "How did you know?"
Zhou Jinbai glanced into her eyes and said, "If you like it, then I should investigate it for you in advance, so that you won't be deceived again in the future. People from such a family background should have good morals."
Su Li's heart sank as she looked at his downcast eyes seriously. "Who have you decided on for me? Zhou Jinbai, what do you mean?"
He shook his head. "It's not interesting. If you like, you can try to get along with her."
Su Li, “…”
Now it was Su Li's turn to get angry. She took her hand out of his, "I knew you didn't want to be with me for a long time, so why are you still insisting on this? It's better to let go now than suffer later."
Zhou Jinbai didn't say anything and watched her go into the bedroom in a huff.
His cell phone kept ringing. He picked it up and took a look. It was Zhang Qingchi and Lin Youqin sending messages.
Zhang Qingchi was comforting him: "Don't be angry. Chen Yusheng and Su Li haven't interacted much since you left. She's quite cautious. But why aren't you home? Teacher Lin and I went to your house, and your housekeeper Jiang said you haven't been home. Where have you been?"
Lin Youqin was also worried about him: "Old Zhou, when did your temper become so violent? You won't go home even when you're angry. Old Zhang and I will stay at your house and won't leave."
Zhou Jinbai took a look and didn't reply.
Two minutes later, Jiang Wen called, but Zhou Jinbai rejected the call directly. He leaned on the sofa, looking at the chandelier on the ceiling, not knowing what he was thinking.
Su Li took a shower, dried her hair and went to bed. Zhou Jinbai's words made her angry. Since he didn't want to be in a long-term relationship, he should just stop bothering her.
She had no interest in Chen Yusheng, he was just an ordinary friend. They had similar values, so they became closer. However, they only had frequent contact when they were working together on the Qin family's business woman, and they had little contact after that.
Even Zhou Jinbai should have a limit to her jealousy, and she shouldn't say things that make her uncomfortable.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and the more she couldn't sleep. She still thought Zhou Jinbai would leave.
Not long after, he came in again, turned off the light and got on the bed. Su Li kicked him under the bed.
"Since you don't want to be with me for a long time, then get out now. What are you doing here?"
Zhou Jinbai grabbed her kicking feet with one hand, knelt on the bed and picked her up.
Su Li was very angry and refused to let him hug her.
Zhou Jinbai is very strong, and once he fights, his arms are as hard as rocks.
Su Li was much weaker than him and was held down in a few seconds, unable to move.
He held her tightly in his arms, his tone finally becoming less calm, "I want to be with you for a long time, but we haven't been able to be open about it until now. Maybe in your heart, I really can't face others."
Su Li questioned him, "Do I think you can't face people? If you, Zhou Jinbai, have the guts, just go tell my parents. What's the point of telling me? If you have the guts, you would have come to my house to propose marriage a long time ago. Why would you have to cheat with me every day?"
Zhou Jinbai didn't say anything. He kept taking deep breaths and letting out long exhalations.
Su Li didn't intend to give him a way out. "You don't dare, do you? You're afraid that my parents will scold you and me, and even more afraid that if you fight for it, it will be fruitless. So you're hesitant in your heart, saying that you want to marry me, but is marriage a matter between two people, Zhou Jinbai? I'm the only child in my family, and I have parents who have worked hard to raise me. I can't just ignore their feelings for you."
Zhou Jinbai nodded. "You're right. I'm indeed a coward. I don't want to face these blows, and I don't want to face a fruitless ending. I'd rather live one day at a time. Compared to these things, I'm more afraid of losing you."
Su Li endured the sour feeling in her throat and said, "But you are already prepared to lose me, aren't you?"
Zhou Jinbai didn't answer. Su Li was really angry with him and tried to hold back her tears.
"Did you investigate Chen Yusheng a long time ago? Because his background is not bad, so you think Chen Yusheng is more suitable for me, right?"
"If he really likes you, he might be a better match for you than me. I'm not afraid of being scolded, I'm afraid you'll be criticized by thousands of people. Your career has just started to take off, don't let anything get in trouble because of me."
"Okay, then don't look for me anymore. You know it's a bad influence, but you still come to me every day? Aren't you afraid of being caught?"
Zhou Jinbai hugged her, took a deep breath, and said nothing more.
Su Li wanted to struggle, but her movements seemed unnecessary.
She calmed down a little, "Alright, I already knew what you were thinking, and I've prepared myself mentally. Since you also think it's wrong, then don't continue."
Zhou Jinbai didn't say anything. He just knelt there holding her in his arms without saying a word. Su Li felt she couldn't breathe and tried to push him a few times.
"So what's the situation now? Zhou Jinbai, you want to let go, right?"
Zhou Jinbai was silent for a moment and then shook his head, "Not yet. Until you like someone else, you are still mine."
Su Li clenched her fist and hit him on the back, "You're dreaming. From now on, don't even think about touching me."
Zhou Jinbai, "..."
Originally she was coaxing him, how did it develop into him coaxing her?
Zhou Jinbai held her and lay down, and no matter how Su Li struggled, she refused to let go.
Su Li was so angry that she was about to cry, "All men are bad. I don't want a man anymore."
Zhou Jinbai held her in his arms, "Yes, all men are bad. It's okay if you don't want a man."
Su Li kicked his legs, and he clamped her legs together.
"You were supposed to coax me, but it ended up being me coaxing you. What went wrong?"
Su Li didn't know either. After struggling for a long time, she was too lazy to argue with him.
"Let go, I want to sleep."
Zhou Jinbai said "oh" and let her go.
As soon as Su Li was free, she stood up and turned over to him, tearing off his clothes.
"Zhou Jinbai, I'm going to kill you today. I'm going to let you make me angry."
Zhou Jinbai held her with his hands in the dark, fearing that she would hurt herself.
Su Li turned on the bedside lamp and looked into his cold eyes.
"Don't even think about sleeping tonight. I won't let you have an easy time."
Zhou Jinbai looked at her helplessly.
"You want to kill me."
Su Li rode on him, gritting her teeth, her long hair disheveled.
"That's right, I won't let you even go to the company tomorrow."
Zhou Jinbai pleaded for mercy in a clear and calm voice, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have said those words."
Su Li felt the sensation in his eyes and then sat up. "Will you still talk about it in the future? Even if we want to break up, I should be the one to initiate it, because I was the one who started this relationship in the first place."
Zhou Jinbai breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that because of her anger, the part where they were connected was particularly painful. "You didn't say you wanted to break up. You really didn't. What a stingy woman."
Su Li lowered her head and bit his lips, hurting him. "I'm stingy. Now you know I'm stingy, Zhou Jinbai. I'm even stingier than you know. How can this be compared?"
Zhou Jinbai hugged her, holding her little head with one hand, kissing her softly and gently, moving his waist, "I like your stinginess, it's better to control me tightly, I like it very much."
Su Li's anger had mostly subsided, and she lay motionless in his arms. "This is the first time I've seen someone who likes being controlled. I don't like being controlled and not having freedom."
Zhou Jinbai murmured softly, "Well, I like being controlled by you. That way I can feel cared for. Lizhi, if I really go to your house to propose marriage, will your parents beat me out?"
Su Li looked up at his expression and said, "You've already taken the job, are you still afraid of being kicked out by my parents? If you can't even convince my parents, then when are you going to make room for someone else?"
Zhou Jinbai was provoked by her words and exerted force on his waist. "So what if I did it? Not only did I do it, I did it every day. Don't be so cocky. If your parents knew you were involved with me, they would beat you to death."
Su Li deliberately provoked, "If your son knew that you and I were together, he would definitely cut off the father-son relationship."
Zhou Jinbai wasn't afraid at all. "He's grown up now and can support himself. He's not afraid of starving to death. What should I be afraid of? If he wants to break up, then break up. Can I still be threatened by him? But you, if you keep provoking me like this, I'll really go in. You're so disobedient, you want to be a mother, don't you?"
Su Li hugged him and rubbed his cheek, "Uncle Zhou, think about it, if I do this with other men every day in the future, will you be sad?"
When Zhou Jinbai heard this, his heart twitched, as if something had cut him. He had not intended to end it so soon, but because of her words, he lost control and went straight into the depths.
Su Li didn't feel anything at first, until she felt something that didn't belong to her falling down, then she realized that Zhou Jinbai was killed in seconds.
“…”
Su Li's eyes widened, and she wanted to ask Zhou Jinbai what was going on, but before she could ask, Zhou Jinbai turned over and took back the dominant position, coming at her fiercely.
"With another man? Huh? I was just saying it, and you took it seriously? Take a good look at who you are, calling daddy."
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