Chapter 71 Secret Photography
Late at night, Qi Lang was woken up by a call from Mu Zhanyan.
He hung up immediately, looked at the girl who was sleeping soundly beside him, gently moved her arm away from his chest, tiptoed out of the door, came to the terrace and called Mu Zhanyan back.
"Brother, you were photographed and it's trending!"
He forwarded the popular news to Qi Lang, which contained a video of him and Bai He shopping arm in arm this afternoon.
Although he was wearing sunglasses, the two of them were not low-key. They kissed in the street in the crowded crowd, and their every gesture was full of intimacy and love.
As the fourth son of Hong Kong's richest man, Qi Lang has been a hot topic in the news since his return to Hong Kong. Fortunately, he has a clean style and has never been photographed by Hong Kong reporters in any gossip or scandal.
When this relationship was exposed, several Hong Kong entertainment channels went wild, trying their best to dig deeper. Bai He's photos were not censored at all, and they were just posted out there, exposed to the public.
The news headlines are very explosive——
The fourth son of the richest man is exposed in his love affair! He went shopping at the opposite mall with his close girlfriend.
The exposure of the relationship is not a big deal, the key is taking his girlfriend to the rival mall... which is very meaningful.
What will the public think? They're going to the other company because their own products aren't good enough. This isn't good news for the group. Undoubtedly, Qi Group's stock price will drop tomorrow when the market opens.
"Remove the trending search immediately," Qi Lang said solemnly. "The crisis public relations team is also ready to respond to public opinion at any time."
"Okay, the key is whether you should report this to your father in advance..."
"If he doesn't ask, don't bother him. I caused this myself, so I'll handle it myself."
"OK."
Qi Lang seemed to remember something and said, "At K-News, talk to the higher-ups and ask them not to embarrass my girlfriend."
"You are already in a hurry, and you are still worried about her."
"I didn't steal, rob, or commit adultery, so having a few photos taken isn't a big deal. But she's an introvert and doesn't like being in the public eye."
"Okay, I understand. I'll contact these media outlets and see if I can suppress the news."
Qi Lang hung up the phone, lowered his head to light a cigarette, turned around, and saw the little girl leaning against the sliding door. The night wind blew her thin champagne-colored silk nightgown, and she looked at him worriedly.
Qi Lang immediately put out his cigarette, turned around and said, "You have to go to work tomorrow, why don't you go to bed?"
"I saw the trending search. Are we in trouble?"
"No." Qi Lang turned around easily, took her into the house, and closed the sliding door. "We were just photographed in a relationship. We are not celebrities, so there is no need to hide our relationship. What's the big deal? It's just because of the popularity, so everyone wants to get in on the action. It died down in a few days."
"No." Bai He shook his head, "He must have gotten into trouble."
She thought that Qi Lang took her to his mall today and even cleared out the customers in the mall and asked several managers to follow her, probably to prevent secret photography, but she didn't expect this and insisted on going shopping elsewhere.
Qi Lang indulged her.
Looking back now, Bai He realized how inappropriate it was to do so.
"I should have listened to you earlier," she said in frustration. "Going to another store to buy things and getting caught by the media is like slapping yourself in the face. It's bound to have a very bad impact on the company. Xiaoqi, what should I do? Your dad will be mad."
Bai He was visibly panicking. When she was sick, she couldn't control her anxiety. Her body trembled unconsciously, "Qi Lang, I've implicated you. I really shouldn't have been so willful..."
"It's really okay." Qi Lang held her thin shoulders, his emotions calm and his eyes determined. "Baby, listen to me, we're just shopping. We can go wherever we want. No one can interfere. After all the ups and downs over the years, this little incident won't affect the group at all. Don't think about it. Go to bed."
After saying that, he carried Bai He in, put her on the bed, and covered her with a thin blanket.
"What should you do if your dad is mad at you?"
"My mom will take care of him."
"Will that affect your career? Will it affect his opinion of you..."
"Don't worry." Qi Lang comforted her, "My brother has been hooking up with various female celebrities every few days. There are all kinds of news about him, but I haven't seen him say anything."
"Really?"
"Really, it's all just a small matter of sesame tofu."
"These are all small things, so what is the big thing?"
Qi Lang put his hand on her eyelashes and forced her to close her eyes: "You sleep well, that's the most important thing for me."
The next day, many journalists gathered downstairs of the building. Qi Lang and Bai He walked from the underground garage. Reporters were taking pictures through the car windows, and the flash lights were clicking non-stop.
Qi Lang sent her to K-News and told her not to worry and just work hard.
Some people in the office were discussing the breaking news from last night, their words tinged with dissatisfaction and jealousy.
"I never thought that one day we would have so many fellow journalists gathered downstairs at our news agency."
"Didn't you just get here? When did you meet that guy?"
"It was that time when I went to the Qi Group charity dinner with Sister Qin Lu. I must have met the Fourth Young Master that day."
"My God, it seems like he has some tricks up his sleeve. That Fourth Young Master is so clean, not even a speck of gossip."
"We've worked diligently for so many years, but we haven't even had the chance to see the boss. And yet, she's so young and beautiful that she's made a killing the first time she shows up."
"You're obviously not here to work. You're usually so positive. Why are you pretending?"
At first, they were just whispering about it, but then the discussion got louder and louder. When Bai He asked a colleague for a press release, the colleague simply said, "It's not finished yet. I'll give it to you this afternoon."
"But Sister Qin Lu wants it this morning."
"Why are you still working when you're already hooking up with that girl? You might as well quit and become a rich wife instead of squeezing us out here."
Bai He's face darkened, but he didn't argue with her. He sat back in his seat, turned on his computer, and prepared to write the press release himself.
But the more I thought about it, the angrier I got, and I didn't want to waste time on it. As Qi Lang said, it's better to make others suffer than to make yourself suffer.
She stood up and said to the colleague who was still mocking her, "I give you one hour to get the press release to me. If you delay Sister Qin Lu's noon live broadcast, I won't take the blame for you. Whoever should bear the responsibility will bear it. Don't even think about blaming me!"
"Why are you so arrogant? It's just that you hooked up with a rich young man."
"I just hooked up with a rich young man, so what?"
Bai He threw the file box in her hand heavily onto the table. "Has my relationship delayed my work? Who worked overtime to finish all the endless editing and writing of the films? I'm telling you, from today on, I won't do anything for you. Also, don't mess with me. I have a good temper, and my boyfriend doesn't have such a good temper. If you dare to mess with me, you'll have to try!"
After these words were spoken, the girls in the office looked at each other and fell silent.
Yes, Bai He is usually a quiet person in the news agency. She does whatever she is asked to do and rarely refuses. She finishes all the work silently by herself.
But her boyfriend is really from a prominent family.
Now, who would dare to mess with her?
Within five minutes, the colleague's press release arrived via email.
Bai He accepted the manuscript, didn't even look at her, and opened the document to start editing and polishing.
At the side of the corridor, through the gray floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a man in a suit and tie and wearing a mask looked at her, with a hint of relief and pride in his eyes.
The editor-in-chief of the news agency said nervously but respectfully, "Fourth Young Master, since you have graced me with your presence, please let me know what you want to say."
Qi Lang waved his hand: "It's okay, I'll come over to see her."
Seeing that she hadn't wronged him, he felt a little relieved and said to the editor-in-chief, "Don't tell her I was here, and don't affect her work."
"Don't worry."
…
Bai He was a little worried. After the topic selection meeting, Sister Wen Bing left her alone and asked her about her love life. Bai He told her the truth.
Originally, it was not a good thing for a journalist to become news herself. Now that she was surrounded by gossip, there was a high probability that Sister Wen Bing's previous promise to let her do a few live reports would be ruined.
Unexpectedly, Sister Wen Bing not only did not cancel her live report, but also comforted her and told her not to worry too much.
Bai He didn't know whether Qi Lang was behind this or Sister Wen Bing was really good to her. It was probably both.
At noon, Bai He went downstairs to buy a lunch box. Several reporters surrounded her and asked if she was Qi Lang's girlfriend. With such a high-profile relationship, did she plan to get married? They heard that she came from an ordinary family, so how did she meet the Fourth Master Qi? What did she think about marrying into a wealthy family?
Bai He naturally didn't say anything. As a journalist, she knew that the more she spoke, the more mistakes she would make, and any words would be misinterpreted.
Silence is the best way to deal with public opinion.
She didn't respond and went to 711 to buy a lunch box. Reporters gathered around her again, but unexpectedly, Bai He handed over the hot lunch boxes she had just bought and said only one sentence -
"Thanks for your hard work."
The reporters looked at the lunch boxes in their hands and looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.
That evening, the direction of public opinion changed slightly.
The fact that Bai He bought lunch boxes for several paparazzi who were following her was also reported by them. Apart from anything else, this mysterious girlfriend is really a good person.
That night, Qi Lang's car stopped downstairs of the news agency. Bai He came out and he walked up to her generously, took her hand, opened the door for her personally, and helped her get into the car.
In the evening, the two of them went to the cinema together, went shopping, had dinner, and then went home.
After a few days, no more reporters followed to take pictures.
This kind of date wouldn't be news if it happened more than once. It's only when they hide and dodge for fear of being photographed that people will want to peek and take secret photos.
As a media person, Bai He knows this well.
On the terrace where the evening breeze was blowing gently, the two of them leaned on the railing together to watch the magnificent night view of the port city.
"Your dad didn't scold you, did he?" she asked worriedly.
"Of course I cursed a few times," Qi Lang said truthfully. "He wanted me to date my business partner's daughter. He arranged for us to meet and discuss marriage with her. Not only did I have a girlfriend in private, but he also made such a big deal about it. Even the kiss in the car was filmed, and some people even joined the online comment section and paid to watch. How could I not be angry?"
Bai He was speechless: "What the hell is pay-to-watch!"
"You took the initiative to sit up there that day."
"Okay, you want a marriage, right? Then I'll leave." After saying that, the little girl made as if to turn around and leave.
Qi Lang grabbed her hair from behind, pulled her back, and hugged her from behind: "Want to run? Where do you want to run to?"
Bai He chuckled and said deliberately, "You should go and arrange a marriage! We are a small family and cannot afford to marry the Fourth Young Master!"
"I can climb it." Qi Lang took her hand, hugged her neck, kissed her ears and neck, "I can climb it for you..."
"itch…"
She wanted to push him away, but Qi Lang refused to let go and kept rubbing her with an unsatisfied look.
Suddenly, the phone rang. While Bai He was dealing with his kiss, she looked down at the screen: "My dad's calling!"
"You answer it."
Bai He turned around and went to the bedroom to answer the phone, but she didn't expect Qi Lang to attack her from behind, picked her up and put her on the bed, lifted her skirt, and did something bad to her.
Bai He had already answered the phone, so she didn't dare to yell. She just pushed him while talking to her dad.
"Dad, is something wrong?"
"We saw the news. Are you and Xiaoqi okay?"
"Ah, it's okay, it's okay." Bai He pushed Qi Lang's head hard, but he was so focused that his whole body was shaking, and electricity was rushing through his head. "What... could it be?"
"Are you and Xiao Qi really in love?"
"Ah, ah."
"As for this news...even we saw it. Yan Yi is over there, so he must have seen it too."
Bai He asked sensitively: "Why...why do you want to talk about him?"
"Aren't you afraid that he will be unhappy? Have you ever talked about it?"
Bai He's heart was filled with alarm. He pushed Qi Lang away and sat up. "Dad, why are you so worried that Yan Yi will be unhappy?"
When he heard the word "Yan Yi", a strange look appeared in Qi Lang's eyes.
Bai Xincheng said, "Your mother and I have known about your relationship with Yan Yi for a long time."
"Ahhhhhhh!" Bai He held his head and denied it repeatedly, "No! No!"
"Silly girl, you still want to hide it from us."
"Help! He's dead! Bye!"
"Why are you being so awkward with us? You're not siblings, so what's wrong with being in love?" Mom interrupted. "Besides, we've already broken up, haven't we?"
"You knew it, but you deliberately didn't tell me."
"Isn't this because I'm afraid you'll be embarrassed?"
Qi Lang knelt beside the bed, staring at Bai He like a dog, and mouthed to her, "Can you please... stop talking about him?"
Bai He noticed the pity and jealousy in his eyes and quickly said, "Okay, Mom and Dad, what exactly did you call for?"
"I'm just concerned about you." Tang Xin said, "Is Xiaoqi good to you?"
"Uncle and aunt, don't worry." Qi Lang came over, "I will treat Sayuri well."
"Xiao Qi, you are here too. Come home with Bai He sometime and let your uncle cook fish for you."
"Okay, I'll come back to visit my parents when I have time."
"I haven't even had tea yet, and my parents are already calling."
Qi Lang smiled and said, "Of course, it's set in stone. It's only a matter of time. As soon as Sayuri graduates this year, our family will come and propose marriage, okay?"
Tang Xin said, "Don't ask us if we're okay with it. Ask Bai He if he's willing."
"Are you willing?" Qi Lang leaned over and kissed her lips.
Bai He pushed his head away, telling him not to be so enthusiastic and proactive: "Mom and Dad! Hang up!"
"You and Qi are doing well, don't let us worry."
"Uh-huh."
After hanging up the phone, Qi Lang turned over and pressed her down, holding her face and asked, "Will you marry me?"
"not good."
"Promise, promise, promise, promise. I really want to have a baby with you."
"Have some shame, Qi Lang."
"I won't let you go unless you agree."
"Forced marriage."
"If you don't agree, I'll do something shameful." He had a mischievous smile on his lips, his eyes and brows were full of smiles, and his hand slid over silently.
"Qi Lang!" Bai He bent his body and tried to avoid it.
"Did he do this to you?"
“…”
Bai He raised her eyes and saw those beautiful deep hazel eyes, Yu □□ was staring at her eyes tightly.
"See who makes you feel better, him or me..." Qi Lang stuck close to her and kissed her all the way down.
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