Chapter 15 Chestnut Pastry



The singer whom Xu Qiuyuan had helped back then also wrote a long essay to stand up and support her:

When I first participated in the "Eternal Songs" program, I was relentlessly criticized by a group of outsiders who said I was washed up and that I was just rehashing old material. I, a 35-year-old middle-aged man, cried pathetically on stage.

I don't understand why my dream, which I've held onto for so many years, and my tireless efforts day and night, are so worthless in the eyes of those people.

To be honest, what I was thinking at the time was to retire from the entertainment industry after the show ended, but not the singing industry, but the biosphere. At that moment, I even had suicidal thoughts.

On stage, Qiu Yuan disregarded the director's instructions and stood up for me against those harsh critics. She told me, "Everyone gets old," and "Those who persist in pursuing their dreams deserve respect."

Now that she has finally been exonerated, I am truly happy for her! I have always believed that, given her character, she would never do something like what a woman of three different kinds does!

Please also avoid the "victim-blaming" mentality. If you didn't realize the man was secretly married, you're just calling her stupid. Those words are essentially no different from saying "You were raped because you were wearing a skirt!"

It's nothing more than raising your fist against the weak, using the name of justice to unleash the malice within you!

This singer became popular again after appearing on the show, and he knew that his success was inseparable from Xu Qiuyuan.

He is also a grateful person.

Over the years, Xu Qiuyuan has been criticized as a mistress, and all her friends in the industry have left her.

While the singer couldn't openly express his affections due to considerations for his company's business, he would send gifts to Xu Qiuyuan's company every year on Xu Qiuyuan's birthday and even created several alternate accounts to send his blessings.

Occasionally, she can't hold back and will use a secondary account to confront those who criticize her.

This time, he went straight to the toilet.

He knew that Xu Qiuyuan, who had given him the courage to persevere back then, would never do such a despicable thing.

She is gentle yet strong, and her character is flawless.

As for the hater who said he would top the charts for three days if Xu Qiuyuan could clear his name, he deleted his account and ran away overnight.

"Love Across Worlds" is so popular that it takes several million to reach the top of the charts.

How could someone who just talks big possibly have that much money to throw around?

However, Xu Qiuyuan was exonerated, and Shi and his wife were so angry that they jumped out of bed on the spot.

One of them went to the company overnight to deal with public opinion.

An order was issued overnight to Xu Qiuyuan's company—Jiucai Entertainment Group:

If Xu Qiuyuan is destined to be stranded in another world for the rest of his life, fine. But if he can come back, he'll definitely sue her! He'll make her pay compensation! He'll make sure she can never recover her life!

...

At this time, the kumquat trees were also brightly lit.

Three women and two men were sitting in the small conference room.

They are all founders of Jinju, and they are all in their early thirties.

Luan Ming, Xiao Qu, and Chen Mai, the man who has already been kicked out, were college roommates and also very good brothers.

The three of them started a business together, and then brought their girlfriends Lu Jingjing, Gao Xia, and Zhong Yi into the company. The six of them shared the company's profits and authority equally.

But because of what happened to Jian Zhizhen back then, Chen Mai actually chose to sacrifice Jian Zhizhen, this innocent little sister, to pave the way for his own career.

Fortunately, Zhong Yi discovered this in advance.

After failing to persuade him to stop, the upright Zhong Yi decisively broke up with Chen Mai. His two brothers were also very disappointed in him, so the five of them kicked him out of Jinju.

Zhong Yi had already discussed marriage with Chen Mai, but she still resolutely chose Jian Zhizhen.

His two brothers were also willing to sacrifice years of friendship in order to uphold justice.

Therefore, Chien Chih-chen was grateful and followed the company's arrangements.

Looking at the data on their official Weibo account, Zhong Yi excitedly said, "Xiao Zhenzhen praised us on the show, and our official account has gained 10,000 followers! Several actors have even submitted their resumes to us, wanting to switch jobs. I knew Zhenzhen would definitely be our lucky star!"

"Yes! Our little one is definitely going to be famous!" Gao Xia propped her chin on her hand, a motherly smile on her face. "By the way, Dayi, who is the brother Zhenzhen mentioned? Is it Qin Yubai?"

Zhong Yi frowned: "Sigh, I don't know either, the child didn't tell me. But when I was cleaning her office today, I found this on her desk."

Zhong Yi picked up the wooden photo frame beside her and placed it in front of everyone.

In the photo, Qin Yubai, wearing a white shirt, stands on the stage of an international competition, earnestly explaining the new type of small particles discovered by his team.

This photo is from five years ago. Qin Yubai is as clean-cut and handsome as ever, with perfect facial features, but he looks a bit more youthful than he does now.

What kind of relationship could it be if a guy's solo photo is displayed on an office desk?

It's either her own brother.

Either she's a fan of his.

Or... she has a crush on him.

...

Lin Yi carried the camera and came to Jian Zhizhen and Xu Qiuyuan.

Both girls were hardworking people, and they were tidying up the room together while chatting casually.

They unexpectedly started talking about how both of them have a lot of haters, and Jian Zhizhen suddenly turned around to face Lin Yi's camera.

"I believe that time will tell, and it's unfair to judge someone based on what's said online. I also believe that lies can't become truth, and that everything will eventually come to light."

Lin Yi sensed from their words that both of them must have some unspeakable difficulties.

However, he didn't ask any further questions.

As a director, he maintained a distance from each guest.

To avoid any unfair situations arising later.

After recording for half an hour, he turned off the camera and prepared to leave.

Jian Zhizhen suddenly called out to him, "Director, have you ever tried the chestnut pastry, a specialty of Yancun?"

Lin Yi shook his head: "No, what's wrong?"

Jian Zhizhen pulled out her suitcase from the doorway, opened it, took out a small bag of chestnut pastries, and handed one to Lin Yi: "Why don't you try it? I think you'll like it."

Lin Yi originally wanted to refuse, as he didn't like sweets.

But for some reason, when his gaze fell on the chestnut pastry in Jian Zhizhen's palm, he had a strange feeling of familiarity.

He took it almost as if it were a dream: "Thank you."

Jian Zhizhen smiled, handed one to Xu Qiuyuan, and took one for herself.

As the three of them tore open the packaging together, Xu Qiuyuan suddenly realized that Lin Yi and Jian Zhizhen were tearing the packaging in exactly the same way.

Most people like to tear those serrated packaging bags vertically along the serrations, and Xu Qiuyuan himself does too.

Both of them held the packaging bag from the front and back and pulled it open.

However, she just thought it was a coincidence and didn't think much of it.

Jian Zhizhen stared at Lin Yi expectantly, and when she saw the look of surprise on his face after he ate the chestnut pastry, she breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems he really loves to eat.

Jian Zhizhen asked with a smile, "Director Lin, is this your first time eating here?"

Lin Yi nodded: "Yes."

"Did you eat this when you were little, but you forgot?" Jian Zhizhen continued to probe.

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