No wonder Qin Yueling has remained silent.
How can you handle a crisis when someone is in the hospital?
It trended on social media and then remained at the top of the trending topics list.
Her victory seemed inevitable.
Qin Yueling has no chance of making a comeback, nor will she have the opportunity to return to the entertainment industry.
Xu Zhaozhao, however, showed little interest.
I sighed, put down my phone, and distanced myself from the hustle and bustle of the online world.
She walked to the window and looked outside.
The weather was lovely today, cool and pleasant to Xu Zhaozhao, with a bit of sunshine but not too bright, and a gentle breeze blowing.
The entire back garden was bright.
Xu Zhaozhao hadn't paid attention to the back garden for a long time, and today she noticed that it was a little different from usual.
The peach tree has sprouted many new branches, and its green leaves sway in the breeze, as if greeting the world.
The carnation seeds I planted have sprouted buds, and all I need to do is wait for them to bloom.
Everything started to take root and sprout in a positive direction without her even realizing it.
He took a few deep breaths and slowly exhaled, his breath carrying the scent of earth.
Suddenly seized by a sudden urge, Xu Zhaozhao went downstairs, picked up Chunshan who was lying in his little nest, and went to the back garden.
Chunshan was catching little butterflies, hopping around, while Xu Zhaozhao watered and fertilized the flowers in the back garden.
Before we knew it, it was afternoon.
After finishing his class, Gu Yulin found Xu Zhaozhao in the back garden and even helped her trim the branches.
Xu Zhaozhao dawdled until dinner time before reluctantly putting down the scissors in her hand.
He took Chunshan back home.
She didn't bring her phone when she went to the back garden. After washing her hands, she picked up her phone and found several missed calls from unknown numbers.
Those the original owner didn't add to their contact list were probably not important people, so Xu Zhaozhao didn't plan to call them back.
Just as I was about to put my phone down to eat, that unfamiliar number called again.
Xu Zhaozhao paused for a moment, then pressed the answer button and held the phone to her ear: "Hello, who is this?"
There was only heavy breathing over there, and no one spoke for a full minute.
Just as she was about to hang up, a voice came from the other end, "Your father."
A deep male voice rang out, suppressing barely perceptible anger.
Although she had only met him once recently, Xu Zhaozhao still remembered the voice.
It's Xu Mingxu.
"Dad, what's wrong?" Xu Zhaozhao asked, puzzled.
If it's Xu Mingxu, then it makes sense. The original owner didn't get along with this father, so naturally he wouldn't have a nickname for him.
"Tell me the truth..."
Even though he was trying to restrain himself, the inherent authority in his bones still made Xu Zhaozhao feel very oppressed.
He asked in a calm voice, "How exactly did you and Gu Qingyan meet? And what's the deal with the agreement?"
Xu Zhaozhao fell silent for a moment, then frowned.
Xu Mingxu doesn't seem like someone who surfs the internet. His family doesn't know, so how did he find out?
"Dad, I haven't eaten yet."
Xu Zhaozhao's voice softened, "How about I come home for dinner tonight? I'll explain to you in person."
No matter how tough a man is, he is powerless in the face of his daughter's coquettishness.
You can tell from the names Xu Mingxu and Xu Zhaozhao that although he has a cold demeanor, he still dotes on his daughter.
For some reason, Xu Zhaozhao's coquettishness felt very natural, and it didn't seem out of place at all.
It seems that's how it should be.
There was a moment of silence on the other end, as if they were considering it.
"Um."
With a short, low groan, he acknowledged Xu Zhaozhao's request.
"Turn around here!"
After replying, Xu Zhaozhao hung up the phone.
She hurriedly sent a WeChat message to Gu Qingyan.
Hush: Honey! My dad heard somewhere about our arranged marriage, and it sounds a bit ominous.
Shh: I'm taking Yuyu to my parents' house for dinner tonight, and I'll also explain things to Mom and Dad!
Xu Zhaozhao seemed to have tacitly agreed that Gu Qingyan was also working overtime today.
When Xu Zhaozhao led Yu Yu into the back seat, she saw a familiar figure sitting in the driver's seat, and she looked like she had seen a ghost.
She hurriedly opened WeChat and discovered that "Little Pig" had replied to her message.
Piglet: Go downstairs.
Little Pig: Take me back to my parents' home.
The family of three saw the Song family compound in perfect order.
From afar, they could see Xu Mingxu and Song Zhiyu standing at the door waiting for them.
Xu Mingxu still had that serious look on his face.
As soon as Xu Zhaozhao approached, her hand was taken away. Song Zhiyu looked her up and down and said, "Sweetie, come and let Mommy take a look."
"I'm not going to eat her." Xu Mingxu snorted coldly.
He knew perfectly well that his wife was protecting her son.
Song Zhiyu slapped him on the shoulder without any mercy. It didn't hurt much, but it showed her status in the family.
Xu Mingxu then turned his sharp gaze to Gu Qingyan, who was standing to the side.
He greeted Xu Mingxu with neither servility nor arrogance, saying, "Dad."
There was no rebuttal to his title.
Xu Mingxu looked him up and down, then his gaze settled on the back of his left hand. "How's your hand?"
"It's nothing serious."
Xu Mingxu nodded.
After exchanging pleasantries, the group entered the Song family compound.
The fact that Xu Mingxu took his wife's surname after living in the compound reveals his true nature.
We didn't discuss anything else during dinner, and just finished the meal peacefully.
Gu Yulin was taken out to play by the maid—Song Jinshi had reserved a room for him, bought a lot of cat clothes, and sincerely invited him to choose.
He was fond of Chunshan, so naturally he couldn't refuse.
They sat facing each other around the coffee table, so quiet that the only sound was the light clinking of the teaware.
Gu Qingyan is making tea.
Xu Mingxu picked up the teacup without any hesitation, took a sip, and looked up at the two of them.
"Tell me about it."
Xu Zhaozhao recounted everything in detail, including how the two of them started and how they fell in love.
Xu Mingxu didn't interrupt her, but quietly drank his tea.
"Dad, that's about it."
Xu Zhaozhao spoke until her throat was dry, "This agreement is unimportant, you don't need to take it to heart."
He remained silent, and the living room fell silent, carrying a faint sense of oppression.
Xu Zhaozhao sat upright, like a child who had made a mistake and was about to be scolded.
But Xu Mingxu's eyes shifted to Gu Qingyan. "I hope you understand that my marriage to you is not a step up for me."
"I'm the one who's above my station, Dad."
He lowered his head; he spoke sincerely.
"Then let's resolve this!"
Thump!
Xu Mingxu increased the pressure in his hand, and the teacup slammed against the table with a crisp sound. His voice was slightly angry.
"Your old man has even called our house to try and persuade us to leave!"
He stretched out his hand, and the teacup shattered with a crash.
"I will not agree to Zhaozhao's wedding with you until this matter is resolved."
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