Chapter 45 King Nono's Birthday "Happy birthday, baby! Daddy..."
The incident on the day Jiang Shunian finished filming has been investigated. It was a newcomer in the props team named Li Wenqiang who changed the props before filming began.
However, he stubbornly denied it, saying only that some of the props had broken, so he replaced them. In any case, the extras wouldn't actually shoot arrows at Jiang Shunian, so Jiang Shunian wouldn't be in any danger.
Fu Yanli suppressed all the news and arranged for someone to call the police and have the person detained on suspicion of attempted murder.
However, after analysis, Fu's lawyer concluded that since Jiang Shunian was not injured and based on the situation at the scene, it was highly unlikely that the crime would cause Jiang Shunian death. Therefore, even if a verdict was handed down, the sentence would not be too severe, and he would be released in a few years at most.
Moreover, if he takes all the blame, Qin Guanyue is unlikely to be arrested.
After all, the Qin family still wielded considerable power, and Qin Guanting couldn't allow his brother to get into trouble.
Fu Yanli did not give up the investigation. Instead, he investigated Li Wenqiang's background and found that his trusted wife had transferred a large sum of money that had been deposited into her account directly to her younger brother and used it to buy a house.
Fu Yanli told Li Wenqiang to tell him the news. Li Wenqiang broke down and cursed his wife for a full ten minutes.
Using Li Wenqiang's wife as a starting point, the police gradually broke down his psychological defenses, eventually getting him to confess. He admitted that he was indeed acting under someone's orders and revealed a hidden cell phone to the police, saying that he used it to contact that person.
After investigation, the police quickly determined that it was the phone number of Qin Guanyue's assistant.
The other party seemed surprised that Li Wenqiang would betray them, but they weren't worried because they knew Qin Guanyue would definitely protect them.
His statement was that he felt his boss disliked Jiang Shunian, and in order to vent his anger, he only wanted to scare him and did not intend to harm him.
But this was clearly premeditated, and the police did not take it lightly, repeatedly interrogating the assistant, who almost confessed to other things.
At that moment, a mysterious force appeared and ordered the assistant to be released immediately.
Fu Yanli had been paying close attention to this matter, and as soon as the mysterious force made its move, he followed the clues and found out who the other party was.
Jiang Shunian was unfamiliar with the business world, but Fu Yanli was well-versed in the unspoken rules. Although the Qin family seemed to be severely weakened, its foundation had not actually been shaken.
The previous false accusation has already lost all its discussion, and even Fu Yanli can't do anything about it.
Therefore, Fu Yanli changed his strategy and first sought the protection of the Qin family.
The other party was originally very well hidden, but Qin Guanyue made a foolish mistake and actually hired someone to plot against Jiang Shunian. Under Fu Yanli's relentless pursuit, the other party finally revealed a bit of their true colors.
Next, Fu Yanli will need to collect evidence of these people's collusion and whether there are any illegal transactions involved.
What good can someone be who can protect the Qin family? They're all birds of a feather.
Fu Yanli's goal has always been to completely destroy the Qin family, and his chosen method is to cut off their protective umbrella.
This is easier than overthrowing a corporation.
Fu Yanli told Jiang Shunian everything, and Jiang Shunian was also very shocked. She never expected that such a small change of props could lead to such a series of events.
Jiang Shunian felt that his previous life had been too simple; Fu Yanli's circle was full of danger and intrigue.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful," Fu Yanli reassured him. "Once we get them all in, we can completely change Nuonuo's fate."
Jiang Shunian's only thought was that Nuonuo could break free from her fate, but he was also worried about Fu Yanli, so he said, "You must be careful and not take any risks. Just hearing that makes me tremble with fear."
"I will, don't worry."
*
The Qin family.
Qin Guanting angrily berated Qin Guanyue again: "Didn't I tell you not to lay a hand on Jiang Shunian? What did you do? You actually contacted that person!"
Qin Guanyue was getting angrier the more he thought about it, which is why he arranged for someone to do this.
He'd pressured countless minor celebrities before, but none had suffered such a huge loss. He was habitually extravagant and didn't have many liquid assets; this sudden loss of tens of millions was incredibly painful for him.
So in a fit of anger, he found someone to switch the props. He even deliberately sabotaged the surveillance cameras, but he missed one and was still caught by Fu Yanli.
His assistant had done many dirty things for him, and he couldn't just leave his assistant behind. Fearing that Qin Guanting would scold him, he secretly contacted that person and got his assistant out of trouble.
Qin Guanting waited for a few days and found that Fu Yanli had made no further moves, but he still couldn't be completely at ease. He was much smarter than Qin Guanyue and felt that Fu Yanli was playing a big game, but he didn't know what the other party's purpose was.
Could it be...? No, that's too far-fetched, impossible.
Qin Guanting hardened his heart, his eyes darkening. If Fu Yanli really wanted to go this far, then he would have no choice but to fight to the death.
*
Fu Yanli had some idea of what the Qin family would do, and he was stepping up the implementation of a plan.
But before that, he needed to celebrate Nono's birthday with her.
He missed the first few years of Nono's career, and he must make up for it this year.
Time flew by and it was Nono's birthday. They arrived at the manor a day early. Shen Boheng had already transformed the manor into a Nono-themed place, with brightly colored yet harmonious and unified childlike decorations everywhere.
What's most impressive is that the Fu family built a small castle for Nuonuo in the manor. Not only is the exterior gorgeous and dreamlike, but it is also equipped with the most advanced holographic projection and VR games on the market, with hundreds of themes to switch between, allowing for immersive learning and entertainment.
Such a thoughtful arrangement is enough to show how much the Fu family loves and cares for Nuonuo.
Nono's eyes widened the moment he saw the castle. He stood there dumbfounded, staring at the castle in disbelief, and even asked Shen Lingyi repeatedly, "Grandma, is this castle really mine?"
"Yes, that's right." Shen Lingyi smiled kindly, squatted down and spoke gently to him, "Nono can invite your friends to play in the castle."
Nuonuo's eyes suddenly reddened. He threw himself into Shen Lingyi's arms, his little voice choked with sobs, sounding pitiful yet adorable: "Thank you, Grandma, thank you, Grandpa, thank you, Grandpa Shen. Nuonuo loves you all so much, so very much."
He knows many poems and many ornate sentences, but at this moment he doesn't want to say them; he just wants to express his feelings at this moment.
Shen Lingyi was also moved and hugged Nuonuo, who had grown much taller, into her arms: "My darling, don't cry, you deserve the best things in the world."
Jiang Shunian was also somewhat moved when he saw this scene.
It's wonderful that Nono has so many loving family members.
His hand, which was hanging by his side, was suddenly grasped by Fu Yanli, whose steady voice rang in his ear: "Shu Nian, the Fu family will also attach great importance to your birthday."
Jiang Shunian didn't answer, but slowly returned Fu Yanli's grip.
Nono was invited to experience it in advance, and Jiang Shunian was also very interested and couldn't wait to enter the castle.
The castle is decorated like a fairy tale world, with painted walls, adorable furniture, and a movie viewing area and a relaxation area.
Most of the space is used for holographic projection.
Nono was very interested in the holographic projection. She first selected the universe starry sky mode. Instantly, the entire universe starry sky appeared in front of them. The mysterious and dreamlike universe made the planets seem to be right next to them. After putting on the sensor gloves, they could pull the planets closer, zoom in and out, and observe the different features of each planet. There were even explanations of the galaxies.
Then Nono chose the underwater mode. After putting on the holographic device, he felt as if he was really floating on the seabed. He could also interact with various small fish and avoid being chased by big fish.
Nuonuo was having a great time, and Jiang Shunian was also eager to try it out. He asked Nuonuo, "Nuonuo, can I choose the game mode?"
“Of course, Dad.” Nono readily handed the controller to Jiang Shunian.
Jiang Shunian looked around and chose the simplest game, Fruit Ninja. Wearing the sensor, he waved his hands and had a great time slicing fruit.
There were also puzzle games, which touched on Jiang Shunian's blind spots in knowledge, and he relied entirely on Fu Yanli and Nuonuo to carry him through.
Whether searching for hidden clues in a secret room or deducing the key combination, the two, one big and one small, wore the same calm expressions and worked together seamlessly to solve the puzzles, displaying the demeanor of masters.
Watching the two, one big and one small, quickly pass the level, Jiang Shunian began to understand what intellectual homosexuality meant.
He couldn't resist taking a picture with his phone.
Jiang Shunian opened the shooting game again and started shooting, but he hadn't practiced his aim, and half of his ten bullets missed.
Just then, a warm body pressed against her from behind, and her arm was pulled to correct her posture. Jiang Shunian turned her head to look at Fu Yanli, but Fu Yanli reminded her: "Shunian, concentrate."
Jiang Shunian felt a jolt of electricity run through him, a tingling sensation. He managed to concentrate, and Fu Yanli led him to defeat all the enemies.
The game is so much fun, Jiang Shunian was still quite engrossed.
"If you're interested, I'll take you to play paintball next time."
Jiang Shunian asked curiously, "Fu Yanli, you didn't actually learn anything real, did you?"
“I’ve learned it.” Fu Yanli raised his hand and pinched Jiang Shunian’s cheek, smiling as he said, “In a few days, Atticus’s father will send some teachers to teach escape techniques and extreme survival skills. Nono will also have to learn from them. There were more kidnapping cases in previous years, but now everyone pays great attention to the training of the younger generation and is very cautious when traveling, so there have been fewer and fewer kidnapping cases in recent years.”
Jiang Shunian frowned slightly, hoping that Fu Yanli and Nuonuo would never experience such a thing again.
After dinner, Shen Lingyi talked about the arrangements for Nuonuo's birthday tomorrow: "In the morning, we will take a family photo, have lunch with the guests, and set off fireworks in the evening."
This area is far from the city center, so fireworks can be set off, but it is necessary to ensure that no fires are caused.
But Shen Boheng had already arranged everything, and he would definitely give the young master a grand fireworks display.
Jiang Shunian listened with a smile the whole time.
In the past, Nuonuo's birthday celebrations were just the two of them, father and son. Although it was warm and happy, it was nowhere near as grand and elaborate as it is now.
Jiang Shunian thought the arrangements were perfect enough, but to his surprise, Shen Boheng brought over a box. When he opened it, he found Nuonuo's little card inside.
Some of the photos are stunning screenshots from the "Baby Travel Project" that Nono participated in, while others are chibi-style photos of Nono drawn by an artist.
The artist's painting skills are superb, perfectly capturing Nono's appearance, making her so cute that it's hard to look away.
Shen Boheng handed Jiang Shunian a small card made into a phone charm: "Shunian, I saw that small cards are popular in the entertainment industry recently, so I had a few sets made. This can be hung on the phone case. In the future, when you go out to film, you can't make video calls at will, so you can look at the young master's small card."
Photos and videos on a phone sometimes don't have the same tactile quality as physical photos, and traditional photos aren't convenient to carry around. This small card is perfect for that.
Jiang Shunian was overjoyed. He never expected to see Nuonuo's card. He couldn't help but take it and immediately hang it on his phone case.
Instantly, the phone became adorable.
Fu Yanli picked one out and hung it on his phone case.
Shen Lingyi and Fu Shizhang were also very surprised. They didn't expect Shen Boheng to be so up-to-date and also pick out a Nuonuo to hang on his phone.
Nono was surprised to see her little card, but she became a little shy after seeing how much everyone liked it.
He nestled in Jiang Shunian's arms and said earnestly, "Dad, when Nuonuo isn't around, my little card will keep you company."
"My sweet baby!" Jiang Shunian couldn't help but kiss his little darling.
The cards were exquisitely made with the best materials. Jiang Shunian looked through the card holder and liked it more and more. He almost couldn't resist taking a picture and posting it on Weibo to show off.
It was a close call that he managed to hold back. He himself likes the photo so much, and Nono's fans might also like it and want to buy it. However, Nono has no plans to enter the entertainment industry and doesn't need fan economy. If it were a gift, with tens of millions of Nono fans, it would be impossible to give them all away.
Jiang Shunian doesn't post photos or videos of Nuonuo often. When he does post one, it's usually a side profile.
As Nuonuo grew up, her features became more and more similar to Fu Yanli's, especially her dark golden eyes, which looked like they were made from the same mold.
Fu Yanli has recently become a viral sensation online, with countless photos circulating. If he is linked to this by someone with ulterior motives, he will have to come up with an explanation.
It's not the right time to announce their relationship yet.
Although he felt bad for disappointing his fans' love and expectations, Jiang Shunian chose to protect Nuonuo.
That night, Nuonuo was supposed to sleep in his own room, but Jiang Shunian suddenly felt very reluctant to let him go. His baby was about to have his birthday. In the future, he would shed his childishness and become a spirited young boy, until he was fully grown up and no longer needed his father's hugs and support.
The time we can hold each other in our arms will become fewer and fewer in the future.
"Nono, Daddy wants to sleep with you." Jiang Shunian held his baby tightly, reluctant to let go.
Nono patted Jiang Shunian's shoulder reassuringly: "Okay, Daddy, I'm always here."
Fu Yanli, naturally, shamelessly followed him in.
Lying in bed, Nuonuo rested her head on Jiang Shunian's arm, her little hands outstretched as she hugged him. The father and son were so affectionate and warm, making Fu Yanli, standing to the side, seem all the more lonely.
However, Fu Yanli had long arms, and he picked up Jiang Shunian and Nuonuo and pulled them into his arms.
Nono felt the warmth and love of her two fathers, and even when she fell asleep, she had a sweet smile on her face.
Fu Yanli could sense Jiang Shunian's complex emotions. After Nuonuo fell asleep, he comforted her in a low voice, while also adding his own personal message: "Shunian, children have their own lives. As fathers, we can sometimes only watch them move forward silently from behind. But partners are different. We can be together forever. I will always be with you."
Jiang Shunian lowered his eyes, thought for a moment, and realized that it was indeed as Fu Yanli had said.
In the future, Nono will have her own life, will build her own family, have her own loving partner, and have her own children.
By then, he certainly won't force his way in; he'll be all alone and will definitely need someone to keep him company.
Fu Yanli is the only and best candidate.
Jiang Shunian looked at Fu Yanli in the night and said gently, "Okay, we'll keep each other company."
Fu Yanli gently leaned in and kissed his forehead tenderly.
The next morning, Nuonuo woke up early, and Jiang Shunian immediately sent her birthday wishes: "Happy birthday, baby! Daddy hopes you will always be healthy and safe."
He could provide everything else for Nono, but health and safety were something he had to sincerely ask for.
"Thank you, Dad!" Nuonuo gave Jiang Shunian a kiss.
Fu Yanli also sent his blessings: "Nuonuo, happy birthday. Your dad also hopes you are happy and healthy."
Nuonuo kissed Fu Yanli again.
Next, Nuonuo kissed Shen Lingyi, Fu Shizhang, and Shen Boheng, keeping the little one very busy early in the morning.
In the morning, everyone changed into newly made clothes of the same style, and it was obvious that they were a family. Shen Boheng took photos for them.
As an all-around housekeeper, she is naturally also a master at taking photos, and every single one of her shots is perfect.
Atticus arrived at almost the same time as Lu Yunchuan. Lu Qinghe was about to leave after dropping off his son, but Jiang Shunian pulled him to stay.
He was still very socially awkward, so he found a quiet place to sit. The Fu family treated him with respect and did not disturb him.
Jiang Shunian also invited Yu Yanchen and Pei Qingyi.
Yu Yanchen, as Nuonuo's godfather, naturally had to come. Pei Qingyi, as his and Nuonuo's boss, had always taken good care of them. Therefore, when it was Nuonuo's birthday, Jiang Shunian tried to invite them. Unexpectedly, Pei Qingyi happened to be free and came with Yu Yanchen.
As soon as Yu Yanchen saw Nuonuo, he rushed over, picked him up, and lifted him high in the air. He then pulled out two heavy gold bracelets and put them on Nuonuo's wrists: "Since I met Nuonuo, my luck has improved a lot. Come on, I don't know what to give you, so I'll give you two bracelets, hahaha."
The bracelet was very solid, and Nuonuo felt that her wrist was heavy.
Yu Yanchen was indeed very happy. His new drama was nearing its end, and Yu Yanchen felt that he had it in the bag. After all, the drama was very meticulously made, and he would definitely become a star after it aired. Moreover, President Pei had also gotten him two small commercials. Although his fame was average, he earned quite a bit.
"By the way, Shu Nian, you know, the little web series we filmed before, 'Starlight for You,' is about to air. The promotional campaign will start soon. Haha, it feels like it's been so long," Yu Yanchen said.
"Yes, let's participate in the event together."
Jiang Shunian also felt that time was flying by. He had really done a lot of work during this period. In just half a year, he had already filmed three dramas, all of which were supporting roles. He had also filmed two commercials, and the second commercial would start airing in a few days.
Zhao Yuanzhou then picked out several scripts for him, and he was choosing one.
He is still only getting supporting roles in dramas these days. After all, although he is popular, he is not a big star. Moreover, he has not taken any time-sensitive resources and wants to rely on his own efforts to move forward steadily.
Perhaps next year or the year after, he will be able to take on a role.
He hopes to win several awards based on his acting skills.
Pei Qingyi hadn't changed much; he still had a cold exterior but a warm heart. He smiled as he presented his gift, and just as he was about to say something, his gaze caught sight of Lu Qinghe, and his brows furrowed slightly.
Did he mistake him for someone else? Why does he look like the person in the photo that my cousin always carries with him?
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