The reporter blocking Chu Weiran asked in a low voice, "What's going on?"
Chu Weiran cried out, "He hit me! Cao Xingcheng is abusing me!"
The reporter draped his coat over Chu Weiran and said angrily, "What domestic violence? This is intentional assault!"
Cao Xingcheng chased after them, the flashes of the cameras nearly blinding him. He snapped angrily, "No taking pictures! Did you hear me? No taking pictures!"
No one listened to him, and he even tried to hit the cameras.
"Hey, I'm recording this. Think about the consequences."
Cao Xingcheng had no choice but to reluctantly withdraw his hand. He looked down and met Chu Weiran's ambitious eyes.
Try to mess with me? Go to hell!
It's still uncertain whose career will be over.
Now that things have come to this, it's too late for Cao Xingcheng to regret it.
"Assault, infidelity, PC sex, my God." Bai Yaxin shocked. "I used to quite like this director."
Lin Rusong put his arm around his wife's shoulder, "There are so many directors, let's find another one next time."
"Hmm... but the entertainment industry is really chaotic. Even directors get into trouble. Do you think Shengyan might... be in trouble in the entertainment industry?"
Not only Shengyan, but also Ying An.
The two looked at Lin Tingyue, who was sitting to the side and suddenly had a craving for ice cream.
... I don't know what traumatized him on set.
Actually, the crew was in complete chaos. By the time she left, she could clearly see that Director Meng's eyes had lost their light.
These days, anyone still in the entertainment industry is a warrior!
She should just keep eating her ice cream!
It has to be said that Lin Tingyue's every move precisely hit Bai Yaxin's sore spots.
Bai Yaxin reminded her, " Tingyue, eat less ice cream. We're going to the Ying Family for dinner."
"Okay, okay, Mom."
They know but won't listen, and they don't even mind the cold weather!
[Mom really doesn't need to worry about my second brother at all.]
"Hmm, why?" Bai Yaxin listened carefully.
[Because my second brother is mentally challenged and only stays at home.]
Bai Yaxin: "..."
Unable to bear it any longer, she put down the ice cream cup from Lin Tingyue's hand, pulled Lin Tingyue to her feet, and said, "Stop eating, let's go choose a gift for the Ying Family."
Lin Tingyue looked at the ice cream with reluctance, "But it would be such a waste if Mom didn't eat it."
Bai Yaxin about it again and realized it made sense, so she frowned and let Lin Tingyue continue eating.
Thankfully, I didn't get diarrhea.
night.
"Oh, we're so happy to have you here, Tingyue. No need to bring a gift."
Gu Shaohua happily embraced Lin Tingyue.
"Auntie, we still need to be polite."
Who would have thought that Lin Tingyue was saying such things so seriously? It's just too adorable.
Seeing his mother clinging to Lin Tingyue and refusing to let go, Ying An said helplessly, "Mom, let them find a seat first."
"Yes, yes, yes," Gu Shaohua said, pulling Lin Tingyue's hand. " Tingyue, sit next to me."
Seeing this, Ying Leyou coughed lightly.
Gu Shaohua seemed to remember something and added, "Let's sit next to Ningning and An'an; you young people are easier to talk to."
Ying Ning: "..."
Even if it was meant to create opportunities for her brother, there was no need to involve her.
Catching her parents' gaze, Ying Ning said enthusiastically, "Yes, yes, Sister Tingyue, come sit here."
"Cough cough cough."
Impatient, Gu Shaohua walked over to Ying Leyou and whispered, "Haven't I arranged everything? Why are you still coughing?"
This isn't over yet.
Gu Shaohua nudged Ying Leyou's arm, "Call Xuebing and ask her where she is."
Ying An offered, "Let me call my aunt."
Ying Leyou is still coughing
cough.
Gu Shaohua: " Ying Leyou, don't make me yell at the children..."
Ying Leyou pointed forward, and Gu Shaohua looked over. No wonder he kept coughing; it turned out there was an uninvited guest.
The visitor greeted him politely, " Shaohua, it's been a long time."
Ying Ning frowned. Who is this person?
[Oh my, Uncle's rival.]
Ying Ning: "..."
Chapter 84
Ying Ning had never heard of her father having a love rival before.
But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Her mother is so beautiful, and her character and family background are outstanding. There must be a long line of people who like her, stretching all the way overseas.
Thinking of this, Ying Ning stretched out her mischievous hand and patted Ying Leyou's shoulder, "Dad, it was really not easy for you to break through the encirclement."
Ying Leyou: "..."
Was this a compliment or an insult? Oh well, since my darling daughter said it herself, I'll just take it as a compliment.
Looking at the well-dressed man in front of her, Gu Shaohua frowned. "What are you doing here?"
Zheng Xi said, "I came here to eat, and I was passing by when I saw you. I thought since we haven't seen each other for so many years, I should come in and say hello. After all, we were like that back in the day..."
Even with all her composure, Gu Shaohua couldn't help but snap when the topic of what happened back then came up. "Give me a break!"
Zheng Xi paused, this was very different from what he had imagined. He said in a trembling voice, "So many years have passed, Shaohua, haven't you let go of me yet?"
ha?
Gu Shaohua almost laughed out of anger. How could he have imagined all this in such a short time?
Gu Shaohua pointed to each person in turn, "Husband, daughter, son, son's best friend, where are you standing?"
Ying Ning added in a low voice, "In the gutter."
Zheng Xi looked at Ying Ning, Ying Ning immediately said innocently, "Uncle, I was just talking nonsense as a child, you don't mean it, do you?"
Just by looking at her mother's expression, you can tell that this uncle must have wronged her back then. It's a miracle that Ying Ning hasn't confronted him to death!
"I'm so sorry, I was stuck in traffic and I'm late."
Just as Zheng Xi was speechless, Gu Xuebing came in from outside. As soon as she saw Zheng Xi's face, her expression changed, and she became even more speechless than Zheng Xi.
She asked impatiently, "What are you doing here?"
Zheng Xi didn't understand why the two of them were so hostile towards him. He explained, "I just came in to say hello."
[The implication is that I have no ulterior motives—I'll say "thank you" first.]
Does he still dare to have any improper thoughts?
"Say hello," Gu Xuebing sneered. "I remember now, you also said hello to my sister before you cheated on me."
Cheating?
No wonder Ying Ning's fist hardened, Ying Leyou grasped Gu Shaohua's hand, and Ying An simply took a step forward.
In his view, most cheating men have no bottom line, and it would be bad if they went crazy.
[His way of greeting her was to take a picture of the hotel and send it to the aunt...]
I've seen weirdos, but I've never seen anything this weird.
[Does he still think he's innocent?]
you do not say.
Seeing their expressions, Zheng Xi felt wronged and said, " Gu Xuebing, what are you doing? I'm completely honest. Everyone knows that your sister and I broke up amicably."
Ever since Gu Xuebing saw her husband and niece in her hotel suite... she thought she was immune to all poisons.
"Unexpectedly, she overestimated herself." Gu Xuebing rolled her eyes. "You cheated on me. If I didn't break up with you, would my sister keep you around for the New Year? Get lost, get lost, go back to where you came from."
Just then, a waiter happened to pass by outside the door, Ying Leyou said, "This gentleman is disturbing our meal. Could you please ask him to leave?"
The waiter, in a businesslike manner, gestured for him to return to his private room, saying, "Sir, please return to your own private room."
Zheng Xi was so angry that he frantically straightened his suit, his neck stiff as he said, "Don't worry, I won't go back to my ex."
His response was the sound of Gu Xuebing slamming the door to the private room shut.
And a muffled sound--
"Unlucky!"
Zheng Xi: "..."
He looked up and saw someone, and his anger immediately subsided. It's alright; if someone doesn't like him, someone else will cherish him.
Meanwhile, inside the private room, Zheng Xi's gossip wasn't over yet.
He definitely won't go back to an ex, because...
Why?
Lin Tingyue was unaware of the curious gazes of others; she was simply staring intently at her phone.
He likes men.
Gu Xuebing subconsciously looked at Gu Shaohua, Gu Shaohua waved her hand, indicating that she didn't know either.
So much time has passed, to be honest, she doesn't even know whether Zheng Xi's ex-girlfriend was male or female.
Could it be a man too?
Okay, let's eat first.
Gu Shaohua looked at Lin Tingyue earnestly and said, " Tingyue, I asked your mother about your preferences. Would you like to take a look again?"
Wow, Auntie put so much effort into this, waaaaaah!
Lin Tingyue politely said, "Everyone, please eat whatever you like. There's no need to cater to me."
"How can this be considered concession?" Gu Xuebing said, "You've helped so much."
Lin Tingyue was completely confused. "What help did I provide?"
Oh no, I forgot that was what I really felt.
Ying Ning quickly replied, "Our family is very lucky because of you; otherwise, their secrets would have been stolen."
Lin Tingyue smiled and said, "It's just a coincidence."
Whether it's a coincidence or not, I think this chocolate pastry is quite delicious...
"Yes."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Lin Tingyue's attention had been diverted.
Nothing can shake the position of gourmet food in Lin Tingyue's eyes! And money too!
The chocolate pastry was served last and was a bit far from Lin Tingyue. Ying An got up and brought the chocolate pastry to Lin Tingyue.
"Thanks."
Ying Ning didn't understand. "Can't the table rotate?" she thought. "Can my brother really do that?"