Chapter 61
"Me too! I want a kiss too!" Not to be outdone, Xu Niancheng also called to join in, "Your Highness won't be biased, will she?"
Xu Yirou, of course, wouldn't let her daughter feel wronged, and gave her two big kisses: "Give Xiaobao two kisses, one on the left cheek and one on the right cheek, so it'll be symmetrical."
Traditional symmetrical aesthetics are deeply ingrained in the DNA of every Chinese rabbit.
[...Does anyone else find this voice familiar? It sounds like I've heard it somewhere before.]
[Holy crap, that sounds like Sweet Orange's voice!!]
[I'm a fan of Orange (a popular Taiwanese singer), and the voices do sound very similar. However, my younger sister isn't a sweet girl; she wouldn't act that way. She's a super cool and assertive sister in private!]
Orange fans unanimously agreed, and since the fans had shared their experiences, the others stopped making wild guesses.
Xu Yirou hadn't seen her daughter for a while and missed her dearly. After a flurry of questions and inquiries, she shyly asked:
"Xiao Bao, when are you coming back to see Her Highness the Princess? She misses you."
Babies who are spoiled have the best lives, and the same applies to mothers of young children.
Xu Niancheng wished she could sprout wings and ride on wheels of fire to fly home immediately. Forget about going to work, forget about jobs, she wanted to go home and be with her mother!
Just as I was about to lie down, my assistant quietly appeared by the door and knocked twice.
"Sister Niancheng, the live stream is about to start, everyone is waiting for you."
"……knew."
After dismissing her assistant, Xu Niancheng looked apologetic. Her current achievements were the result of her and her colleagues' hard work in the studio. If she were to give up and go on strike, they would all lose their jobs.
Feeling guilty, Xu Niancheng said softly, "Your Highness, I need to be busy for a while longer. I'll come home to be with you when I'm done, okay?"
"Then, will you miss me?"
Xu Niancheng: "Of course, I think about you every day."
Xu Yirou grinned upon hearing this, and Xiao Mi's white teeth gleamed: "Then I'll go keep you company, Xiao Bao."
The mother cub tugged at He Nianzhu's clothes and shook her: "Erbao, let's go see Xiaobao?"
Xu Niancheng and He Nianzhu were both stunned. Xu Niancheng was overjoyed and automatically started planning the itinerary in her mind.
He Nianzhu laughed it off, saying, "I'll discuss it with my older brother and younger sister."
[The previous claim that He Nianzhu was an only child has been proven wrong; he's not only not an only child, but he also has an older brother and a younger sister.]
[The younger brother is already so handsome, how good-looking must the older brother and younger sister be? The whole family is so good-looking!]
[Check out the trending topics! He Nianzhu's identity revealed!]
After two days of live streaming, even though there were many parts of the Xu family villa that were not filmed, resourceful netizens still managed to uncover information about the villa through various channels, including the identity of the homeowner.
#He Nianzhu, the second son of Senming Group#
#RichYoungMasterHeNianzhuExperiencesLife#
#何宁竹富五代#
#Shocking! Xu Qingyan and He Nianzhu are biological brothers#
#DaBaoIsXuQingyan#
#FindingXiaoBao#
[Ahhh, the two men I like are actually brothers! Jiang Yan, that brat, is really living the high life—a rich and handsome husband, and a young and dashing brother-in-law, oh my!]
[Today's netizens are all reincarnated Sherlock Holmes; they revealed He Nianzhu and Da Bao's identities in less than half a day—it's truly amazing!]
[My focus is on how the abstinent CEO's nickname is Da Bao, and the arrogant and aloof top star's nickname is Er Bao. Hahaha, suddenly they're so down-to-earth.]
The employees of Senming Group were so anxious about being exposed that they were scratching their heads in frustration. Once the truth finally came out, they all rushed to submit their stories.
[Hello, Tree Hole Guy! I have a submission! I'm dying to submit this, haha! I rushed over as soon as I saw it trending. Here's the thing: I'm a junior employee at Senming Group. Our CEO's nickname is indeed Da Bao, and only Rou Rou (Rourou Baby) calls him that. Just two or three months ago, our CEO brought Rou Rou to work! I'm not kidding, I have pictures to prove it!]
【Don't let her small size fool you, this little cutie has our CEO completely under her thumb. Our CEO is notoriously cold and aloof; I've been with the company for so long and I've never seen him smile once. But—!】
[Here's the funny part. I once witnessed the CEO being taught a lesson by Rou Rou on the spot, haha. The CEO's secretary was reporting to him, and after the report, the CEO coldly dismissed her. Rou Rou, who was standing nearby, saw this, puffed out her little face, and righteously criticized the CEO for being impolite, telling him he should smile. The CEO, on the other hand, kept calling her "Your Majesty" and didn't dare to disagree. It cracked me up, hahaha.]
[I'm not the only one who knows this; almost everyone on the 19th floor has encountered it. Ever since then, the CEO has actually started smiling at us, but well, that smile is a little creepy... cough cough, I digress. Anyway, it's true that Rou Rou (the CEO's nickname) knows our CEO and they have a close relationship.]
The author attached a photo of the mother and child getting out of the car, with Xu Qingyan holding her child in one arm and a rabbit doll in the other.
This confirms it, solidifying Xu Qingyan's identity as Da Bao.
He's a cold-faced CEO in public, but a doting queen in private. This stark contrast has left netizens stunned and completely captivated.
[Even with a cool expression, he looks so handsome holding a baby, he's absolutely stunning!!!]
[CEO Daddy and Genius Baby Author: Ah yes, yes, that's exactly the effect I wanted! How did you know?]
The submissions from within Senming Group were varied, but none of them could conclude that Rou Rou was the president's daughter, since no one had ever heard Rou Rou call him "Dad".
After all, he's the company's president, and the group offers him high compensation; no one with a muddled mind would dare to spread rumors like that.
The submissions from everyone were factual, yet they still caused a stir across the internet, making people increasingly curious about Xu Yirou's identity.
As a result, the previous topic about Xu Qingyan's secret marriage and childbirth, and Jiang Yan's alleged involvement as a third party, was brought up again, and this time with pictures and evidence, the topic quickly climbed to the top of the trending list!
That's not all. Some marketing accounts spent a lot of money to buy candid photos of Jiang Yan carrying Bubble. Because Bubble's face was blurred, you could tell from the baby's body shape that it was pretty much the same.
The release of the photo seemed to confirm netizens' suspicions, and the topic went viral!
It seems Jiang Yan willingly became a stepmother.
[Is Jiang Yan taking a three-year hiatus from acting just to cultivate a relationship with a wealthy heiress? If so, I'm not a fan anymore.]
[Ugh, I can't stand people who are obsessed with romance! Jiang Yan dares to create a strong female lead persona and treats her fans like韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting fans)!]
[It's chilling to think about; only the eldest brother's child could be so pampered and spoiled by He Nianzhu.]
As time went by, things gradually took a turn for the worse.
Secretary Feng burst through the door, her voice trembling, "President! Online..."
"I saw it." Xu Qingyan remained unaffected, as steady as a mountain. "I'll handle it myself; you don't need to worry about it."
Upon noticing the online situation, Xu Yue hurriedly made a phone call: "Do you want me to help you suppress the hype?"
Admittedly, now is not the time to suppress the heat. They are enjoying their meal, and suddenly overturning the table would provoke public anger, which would be detrimental to them.
It's better to guide than to block. Many past examples have shown that they would be maliciously silenced, so Xu Yue specifically came to ask for his opinion.
“Not for now.” Xu Qingyan’s eyes were deep. “I’ll ask Jiang Yan about her plans.”
This incident won't have a significant impact on him; the main impact will be on Jiang Yan, whose fans are demanding an explanation. If not handled properly, it could lead to a large-scale loss of fans.
Senming has a professional public relations team that can fully serve Jiang Yan.
During a break from filming, the agent was frantic. She couldn't afford to let her hard-won comeback be ruined, especially since a big-budget script was so hard to come by: "Yanyan, the fans are in an uproar, we need to calm them down quickly. Could you talk to President Xu and see how to resolve this?"
Just as we were talking about Cao Cao, he arrived.
Jiang Yan stated bluntly, "What are you planning to do?"
The voice on the other end was clear and indifferent: "Get the marriage certificate and announce that we have a daughter."
"..." Jiang Yan's expression was indescribable. "After thinking for so long, is this your solution?"
"Wouldn't it be better to solve it from the root?" Xu Qingyan asked seriously. "Then tell me your thoughts."
Jiang Yan: "We each issue a statement: you don't have a daughter, and I'm not a stepmother. It's that simple."
"Do you think they'll believe that?" The situation has developed to a point where a simple statement can't resolve it.
Jiang Yan smiled, her red lips curving into a captivating smile: "Whether you believe it or not is not important. What matters is your attitude. All fans ever want is an attitude."
She didn't become a stepmother, and she has a clear conscience.
There will definitely be fans who are willing to believe her.
Xu Qingyan tilted his head back slightly, seemingly troubled: "What about Bubble? If I issue a statement saying I don't have a daughter, and Bubble doesn't recognize me as her father, will you help me coax her back?"
"Don't you, as a father, even have the patience to coax a child?" Jiang Yan crossed her arms. "This is a good opportunity for you to show your strength in front of your daughter. Good luck."
Xu Qingyan frowned slightly: "Yanyan, Paopao is our biological daughter, I don't want her to be sad."
Bubble's existence will eventually be made public, and as Bubble's parents, they will never allow any mudslinging to be thrown at their daughter.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yan's heart wavered slightly.
Bubble is five years old. Ever since she could speak, she has been asking who her father is. Now she knows her father's identity and has a loving and filial relationship with Xu Qingyan.
If those rumors online reach her ears and she learns that Xu Qingyan has denied her existence, will she be heartbroken?
Jiang Yan has always been very concerned about her daughter, after all, Bubble is her precious baby who has been raised with the utmost care.
"But... there's no time to get the marriage certificate now." They're not registered in the same place.
"We'll go back to Beijing tonight, get the marriage certificate tomorrow morning, and I'll take you back this afternoon."
Xu Qingyan's meticulous arrangements made it reasonable to suspect that he had been planning this for a long time.
Jiang Yan savored the taste.
...No, this scoundrel is trying to trick her into getting a marriage certificate.
Her alluring peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, her expression both gentle and dangerous: "You didn't orchestrate all of this, did you?"
Xu Qingyan gently clenched her long, strong fingers, raised her eyebrows slightly, and feigned weakness like a big cat: "Yanyan, it hurts me to doubt me like this."
"It's his fault," Jiang Yan said with a hint of reproach, "It's inevitable to be suspicious if you don't see the CEO even once a day. If you're feeling sad, how about I get you a drink?"
"No need for alcohol. So you're upset that I didn't visit the set?" Xu Qingyan was in a great mood. He had been busy with key projects lately and hadn't had time to visit the set, mostly sleeping in his office.
Xu Qingyan's usually cold face softened with a smile, and he said gently, "What time do you finish work today? I'll come pick you up."
As expected of a capitalist, they really know how to climb the social ladder. Jiang Yan didn't buy it: "No need for you to come."
"Didn't you just promise to drink with me?"
I didn't agree.
"You agreed."
Jiang Yan was speechless for a moment: "Are you just being unreasonable, Mr. President?"
"Mmm." Xu Qingyan responded with a gentle smile, his clear and melodious voice tender and alluring without him even realizing it. "Yanyan, I'll pick you up at six o'clock. We'll get our marriage certificate tomorrow morning."
Words that leave no room for argument are like whispered secrets between lovers, making one's heart flutter. Jiang Yan bit her luscious lips.
Forget it, I'm too lazy to struggle.
"Whatever."
"Then it's settled, Mrs. Xu."
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