Chapter 47
"Alright, alright, stop crying. I believe your dad is the worst." Xu Yirou patted the prince with her little hand.
After realizing what was happening, Guoguo reluctantly agreed: "Prince, you and I are the third best friends in the world. You don't have to wait in line to play with me."
The prince gradually calmed down, wiped his face, and said, "Hmph, that's more like it. Then I'll be generous and forgive you."
Getting back to the main point, Xu Yirou then asked Guoguo, "Guoguo, when can we see you and your dad on TV?"
Guoguo knew nothing about it; apart from knowing she was going to be on TV, she knew nothing else.
"When I get back from TV, I'll be able to buy my favorite Barbie set."
"Barbie family? That's so expensive! I begged my mom for ages, but she still wouldn't buy it for me."
"Guoguo is a big star, so she has a lot of money and can buy as much as she wants."
Xu Yirou immediately perked up, her little ears twitching. "You can actually make money by appearing on TV?"
She wants to be on TV, but how can she get on the show?
Not only Xu Yirou was interested, but the other cubs also kept pestering Guoguo with questions. Guoguo couldn't resist, so she turned around and pulled her mother over.
Faced with the eager gazes of a group of cubs, Guoguo's mother was both amused and exasperated, but she didn't hold back and told them everything.
"Your parents can help you register with the program team first. It's still in the preparation stage. Once you successfully register, you can appear on TV."
After saying that, Guoguo's mother shared the registration information with the children's parents, as there was a group chat in the neighborhood that made it easy to stay connected.
Xu Yirou is different; she doesn't live in this neighborhood and has no groups to join.
Guoguo's mother noticed the problem and bent down gently to ask, "Rourou, Auntie doesn't have your parents' contact information. Would you like to sign up?"
Xu Yirou certainly wanted to, as she hadn't saved enough money to buy her mother a gift yet.
"Auntie, wait for me a moment."
"Mom, come here—"
Qiao Wen, who was confused, was hurriedly pulled over by the cub. Xu Yirou introduced Guo Guo's mother, who was slightly surprised, in a crisp voice: "Auntie, this is my mother."
As soon as he finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent for a moment.
Is that Rou Rou's mother?
Oh my god, Rou Rou's mom has so many gray hairs.
Qiao Wen is twenty years younger than her peers in terms of physical condition, but when she stands next to Guo Guo's mother, who is only thirty years old, the difference between them is quite obvious.
When the children met their best friend's mother for the first time, they all looked shocked and puzzled.
Qiao Wen's calm, unwavering eyes met Guo Guo's mother's gaze: "Hello, I'm Rou Rou's parent."
"Ah, hello." Guoguo's mother quickly adjusted her expression and smiled, "It's like this, Rou Rou's mother, Rou Rou wants to be on a TV program. I'll send you the registration information. You can register Rou Rou as you see fit. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."
Qiao Wen glanced at Xu Yirou and asked, "Why do you suddenly want to be on the show?"
Xu Yirou told a little lie: "Rou Rou wants to be a big star. Big stars are very prestigious."
It's normal for cubs to have some vanity, and as long as it's not excessive and doesn't harm others, Qiao Wen won't interfere too much.
"Okay, thank you." Qiao Wen and Guo Guo's mother exchanged contact information.
"Our Trip," Qiao Wen thought to herself, frowning. "I feel like I've heard that show somewhere before."
Just then, an old lady quietly approached and looked her up and down: "Oh, are you really Rou Rou's mom?"
Qiao Wen withdrew her gaze and replied coldly, "Yes."
"Oh my, how old are you? Are you fifty yet?"
Qiao Wen initially didn't want to pay attention, but when she heard the chubby boy named Wang Zi call the other girl "Grandma," and considering that Xu Yirou and the chubby boy were good friends, she didn't want to affect the relationship between the cubs. So, she suppressed her discomfort and said concisely, "Yes."
The old lady's eyes lit up: "Really? Oh, that's wonderful!"
The old lady, without any hesitation, grasped Qiao Wen's hand:
"My dear sister, you absolutely have to tell me your secret to having a baby! To be honest, my daughter-in-law gave birth to my eldest grandson when she was in her thirties, and she's forty this year. I've been urging her to have a second child, but she says she can't have any more. Sigh!"
"Look, you're fifty and you still managed to give birth to such a beautiful and clever little girl. You must have some secret to having children, right? Don't be stingy, tell your older sister, it'll be a favor to you."
A long silence.
Qiao Wen: "I don't have any secret formula for having children."
Old lady: "Little sister..."
"Grandma! Meatball, I'm here!"
A lively little figure came running over, and Uncle Yun, who was following closely behind, was sweating profusely and kept muttering, "Little Miss, slow down, be careful not to fall."
Qiao Wen breathed a sigh of relief, but said calmly, "Excuse me, I'll take my leave now."
Without waiting for the old lady to stop him, he immediately started walking towards Bubble, as if afraid of being too slow.
When Bubble came home after class, she found no one at home. She asked Uncle Yun and learned that they were there, so she rushed over without stopping.
She hadn't played with Prince Guoguo in a long time and missed her friends.
Bubble ran so fast she was out of breath, her little face flushed.
The cubs were overjoyed to see Bubble, and Guoguo brought up the topic of appearing on TV, asking Bubble if it wanted to sign up.
Bubble, who had long planned to pursue her dream in the entertainment industry, was extremely excited: "Great! I'll call my mom tonight and ask her to sign me up!"
Xu Yirou covered her mouth and said sweetly, "Bubble, no need to trouble your wife, I'll ask Mom to help us register together."
Goose's wife works so hard to earn money, she wants to be a good mother-in-law and take good care of Bubble.
Wow, so fast!
Bubble's eyes sparkled, her lips curved into a smile, and she bowed adorably to Qiao Wen, expressing her heartfelt gratitude:
"Thank you, Great-Grandma. You've worked so hard."
Qiao Wen reached out and patted her head: "You're welcome."
At first, Bubble wasn't very close to Qiao Wen. Like the three Xu siblings, she thought Qiao Wen, who always had a stern face, was an unapproachable elder.
With Xu Yirou's encouragement and guidance, Bubble suddenly realized that Qiao Wen was an elder who was very patient and loving towards the cubs.
Unfortunately, she contracted the same strange disease as her father. The loving child was filled with sympathy upon learning the truth and decided to do her best to cure her father and great-grandmother.
Let them regain their health and have a bright future!
"Grandma, will you take me and Rou Rou on TV?"
Even though nothing has been decided yet, the two little ones have already started to have all sorts of wild ideas.
Even if she successfully registers, she wouldn't consider appearing on camera. She's been retired for four years and isn't used to facing the camera.
She shook her head: "We'll see when the time comes."
Bubble puffed out her little chest and said in a grown-up tone, "Grandma, don't be afraid. Meatball and I will protect you. I'm super strong!"
Xu Yirou nodded frantically: "That's right, that's right, Bubble's little fists are super powerful, one punch can make Jiangjiang cry."
Just as Qiao Wen was about to ask who Jiang Jiang was, Wang Zi asked in confusion, "Bubble, why do you call Rou Rou's mom and great-grandmother?"
The way the three addressed each other left the children bewildered; things weren't like this just a few months ago.
"Well," Bubble hesitated, wondering whether to speak. Da Bao's father had instructed her to keep her identity a secret while out in public.
“Because Bubble’s family is one of ours,” Xu Yirou said matter-of-factly.
The last time Bubble held a birthday party, all the little ones who attended had met Bubble's mom, and Guoguo's mom was also there.
She recognized Jiang Yan at a glance, and combined with the recent trending topic of Jiang Yan's official announcement of her relationship, a bold guess came to her mind.
Xu Yirou and Xu Qingyan both share the surname Xu and are from Beijing.
Therefore, Rou Rou's father is very likely Xu Qingyan, the heir of Senming, and Rou Rou's real biological mother must be someone else.
Guoguo's mother almost lost control of her expression. Shocking news! It turns out that both the actress and the prince were on their second marriages!
Both of them had secretly married and had children!
The Q-version little figure on Guoguo's mother's head jumped around excitedly like a badger in a melon field. Oh wow, she got to eat the freshest melon!
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[Ho Nien-chu falls from wires and is rushed to hospital!]
He Nianzhu is injured.
Fall from height could lead to paralysis
The production team of "My Master is a Black Lotus"
Xu Qingyan, who was away on a business trip, was stunned for a long time after seeing this news push.
Xu Niancheng was diligently introducing the products in the live stream when she suddenly seemed to see something and froze, completely motionless.
What did Chengcheng see?
Did the streamer take a freezing pill?
[His expression changed instantly, as if he had seen something incredible.]
The assistant, Zhao Zhao, appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, she was panicking. She glanced at Xu Niancheng and subtly nudged her.
Xu Niancheng barely managed to regain her senses from the huge shock and continued her live stream as if nothing had happened.
Inside the Xu family villa, Qiao Wen, dressed neatly, came out of the cub's bedroom. Xu Yirou and Paopao were still taking a nap. She gently closed the door and turned to leave.
She had only taken a few steps when Uncle Yun came over anxiously: "Madam, something has happened to the second young master. He fell from a great height while filming and is on his way to the hospital."
Qiao Wen's expression changed slightly, and she asked coldly, "Which hospital?"
"Madam, are you going to Haishi People's Hospital now?" Uncle Yun asked.
Qiao Wen glanced back at the bedroom door, her eyes deep and somber: "Do Ayan and Niancheng know?"
“The eldest young master and young lady should already know,” Uncle Yun said in a heavy tone. “The news of the second young master’s fall from a height has spread all over the internet.”
"Don't let Madam and Miss know about this for now," Qiao Wen said calmly. "You take good care of them. I'm going to Haishi now."
"Yes, madam, the plane is ready and you can depart at any time."
As soon as the door opened, a black helicopter was quietly parked on the wide lawn. Soon after, the helicopter took off and soared into the sky, merging with the vast blue sky and flying further and further away.
The entrance to Shanghai People's Hospital was crowded with reporters and anxious fans.
He Nianzhu, who had fallen and injured herself two hours earlier, was sent to this hospital. The VIP ward corridor was filled with bodyguards in black clothes and pants, and no one except doctors and nurses was allowed to enter.
The extent of He Nianzhu's injury has not yet been disclosed to the public and is being kept confidential.
"What a trash production crew! They can't even take the most basic safety precautions! How are you going to film a movie? The young man is only twenty years old. How are you going to explain this to his family and to us fans?!"
"I can't even imagine how much it must have hurt my little brother to fall from such a height!"
"Hey guys, I'm already at the entrance of Haishi People's Hospital. There are a lot of reporters and He Nianzhu's fans here. I don't see any crew members. They're probably in the ward."
A deafening roar grew louder as it approached, and everyone looked up to see a beautiful, eye-catching red Ferrari sports car come to an abrupt stop.
Then the car door opened, and a petite young woman jumped out of the car, rushing into the hospital in her high heels, leaving only the scent of expensive perfume behind.
All of this happened in just a few seconds.
The reporters exchanged bewildered glances. Who is this young lady? Do they know her?
They shook their heads at each other, saying they didn't recognize her. She was wearing a mask and hat, and no one could recognize her unless she was a top star like He Nianzhu.
The group whispered among themselves, wondering if they had come to see He Nianzhu.
Just then, another gleaming luxury car sped up and came to a smooth stop at the door.
Everyone craned their necks to see who it was, but unexpectedly, Xu Qingyan's highly recognizable handsome face burst into the frame, causing the reporters present to fall silent and the atmosphere on the scene to ignite instantly!
Why is President Senming here?
That wasn't the end of it. After getting out of the car, Xu Qingyan didn't rush to leave. Instead, he turned around, bent down, and tilted his palm slightly as if to help someone get off the car.
Could it be... Jiang Yan!
The reporters present held their breath, and in unison set up their cameras, ready to capture this historic moment.
The first thing to appear in the frame is a slender, fair hand whose age is hard to discern, followed by a head of hair that gleams silver in the sunlight, a dark navy blue round-neck cheongsam, and a woman's cool, beautiful face.
The reporter who recognized the face widened his eyes slightly. How could it be her?
What is this person doing here?
While she was still in a daze, Qiao Wen raised her eyes and suddenly shot her a gaze as sharp and cold as an ice pick.
The reporter shivered instantly, quickly snapped a photo, and called it a day.
After Qiao Wen and Xu Qingyan entered the hospital, the group dared to whisper among themselves: "Do you think that woman driving the sports car up ahead has anything to do with those two from the Xu family?"
"Could they be here to see He Nianzhu? They seem to be in a hurry."
The group, filled with questions, tacitly agreed through their professional intuition that something extremely serious had happened to the Xu family. Regardless of the inside story, as long as they posted the photos and gave it any headline, it would be a bombshell.
The crew of "My Master is a Black Lotus" waited anxiously outside the operating room. No one expected that such a devastating accident would occur just as filming was about to be completed.
The director was chilled to the bone. If anything happened to He Nianzhu, not only would the show be over, but his job would be in jeopardy.
The burly man slumped on the bench, trembling, his eyes bloodshot, and he had pulled out several handfuls of his already thin hair.
The assistant director comforted him, "Director Yu, Xiao He is a lucky person, he will be fine, don't worry too much."
He Nianzhu did fall from the wire, but it wasn't as exaggerated as the rumors online, such as falling from seven or eight meters in the air. At the time, the wire was at most three meters high, and there was a soft mat underneath.
The claim that he vomited blood on the spot after the fall is utter nonsense.
Judging from He Nianzhu's face turning pale instantly, you could tell she had fallen quite hard.
Who is the director?
What caused the accident?
A cold, deep voice suddenly broke the heavy atmosphere.
The assistant director felt a sudden chill run down his spine. When he looked up and met Xu Qingyan and Qiao Wen's gazes, he shuddered. This was...
Xu Qingyan strode to a stop, his young, indifferent face concealing a dark undercurrent of impending storm. Director Yu, shrouded in his shadow, jolted and stiffly looked up.
Upon seeing who it was, he gaped in astonishment: "Mr. Xu...?"
How did my brother's accident happen?
He Nianzhu's true identity and background are now fully revealed.
It turns out he was actually the mysterious playboy second young master of the wealthy He family, the second grandson of Old Master He and Qiao Wen.
The He family is considered an anomaly in the world of wealthy families. Old Master He and Qiao Wen only had one son. After their son married his girlfriend who had a child with him, they had twins.
The He family neither allowed the child to change his surname to He, nor did they agree that the girl in the twins would take the mother's surname, Xu.
As a result, only the second child took the surname He, while the other two children took their mother's surname.
After the passing of Mr. He and his only son, Qiao Wen retired, and the Senming Group of the He family was taken over by the eldest son, Xu Qingyan.
This was considered utterly absurd and bizarre by the elite circles who valued bloodline inheritance the most. They could not agree with the He family's actions and privately jokingly changed the name of the He family to the Xu family.
Director Yu had also heard about this, but he never expected it to be such a coincidence that He Nianzhu was the only child!
The operating room lights snapped off, and the doctor was immediately surrounded by people as he emerged.
Good news: There was no damage to the spine or internal organs, and there is no risk of paralysis.
Bad news: I have a fractured right femur and a minor pelvic tear. To avoid any long-term effects, I will need at least six months of rest.
Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. The director and assistant director wiped away their cold sweat and exchanged a quick, relieved glance.
He Nianzhu was already awake when she was wheeled out of the operating room, and Qiao Wen and her two grandchildren went into the ward first.
The anesthesia hadn't worn off yet, and He Nianzhu was still somewhat dazed. She stared at the three people beside the bed, frowning as she scolded them:
"What are you looking at? What are you three new bodyguards doing? Did I let you in?"
"..."
Oh no! Xu Niancheng looked at the doctor and said, "You didn't say he had a head injury."
Doctor: "Ms. Xu, we have examined Mr. He. He has no head injury. He is just temporarily confused because the anesthetic has not been completely metabolized. He will return to normal in two hours."
So that's how it is. Xu Niancheng looked at He Nianzhu again and said in an annoyed tone, "Consider yourself lucky this time. Considering that you're not quite right in the head right now, I'll be magnanimous and not hold it against you."
He Nianzhu, lying on the bed, said with a long face: "You insulted your employer, so I'll deduct your wages."
Xu Niancheng snorted. Seeing that He Nianzhu was not in any danger, the three of them tacitly withdrew so that he could rest well.
Xu Yirou, who was far away in Beijing, woke up to find out from Uncle Yun that Qiao Wen was away on a business trip. She sat on the bed in a daze for a while.
She blinked her round, almond-shaped eyes: "Uncle Yun, am I the only adult left in the house?"
She may be young, but she's of a high generation.
Uncle Yun readily agreed: "Yes, Madam."
The cub's little expression was absolutely hilarious.
Oh dear, then she can do whatever she wants, hehe.
When the tiger is away, the monkeys reign supreme.
Xu Yirou was overjoyed; her fair face flushed with excitement, and she waved her chubby little hand with a flourish.
"Uncle Yun, prepare the car, I'm taking my granddaughter Paopao to the amusement park!"
However, Uncle Yun's next words were like a bucket of cold water poured over his head: "Madam, the old lady instructed that you cannot go out without permission before she returns, and the same goes for the young lady."
Xu Yirou's smile faded, and she protested in a low voice, "Uncle Yun, I'm the only adult in the house right now, you should listen to me."
"That's right, Uncle Yun, as long as you don't say anything, no one will know we went out to play." Bubble, who knew when she woke up, rubbed her eyes and got up to cheer her on.
With Bubble's support, Xu Yirou became even more confident: "Uncle Yun, as the head of the family, I order you to prepare the car quickly. I want to take Bubble out to play."
"If you don't listen to me, I'll... I'll eat one less bowl of rice, hmph!"
"Yes, I'll eat one less bowl of rice and starve myself to get thinner!"
Uncle Yun: "..."
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