Chapter 571: Chapter 303: I Don’t Play With Fools, But If It’s You…
Xu Qingyan was somewhat speechless as he sized up Shen Jinyue from head to toe.
He frowned and pondered for a long time but couldn’t understand why Shen Jinyue could manage the messy tasks that nobody else could handle with her innate abstract holy body.
Although she didn’t say it out loud, Xu Qingyan had roughly figured out her intention. She planned to give her wealthy father a small, shocking surprise.
Dang, is the will-o’-the-wisp safe?
Asking himself, Xu Qingyan felt that he didn’t possess the qualities of the brash and wealthy. But he was still single, and Shen Jinyue was a well-acquainted old friend.
If it was about playing a fake boyfriend to a rich girl in order to promote family harmony in a heartwarming comedy, he wouldn’t mind helping out. After all, it was a no-lose situation for him.
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However, the current situation was a bit more complicated.
Simply put, Shen Jinyue no longer had a chance to be part of the joint dumpling-making session. Her father now had a new family, and her mother also had a boyfriend twenty years her junior.
Everyone had a bright future, except for Shen Jinyue.
As for Shen Yuanyuan, apart from the cold string of numbers on her bank card, several real estate properties, and the extremely valuable shares in her name, was just an ordinary person without a family.
In other words, Xu Qingyan didn’t think highly of her foolish antics. He didn’t believe that such actions would affect her parents and felt that in the end, it would just be a waste of efforts.
Although it sounded a bit darkly humorous, that was the reality. If her parents had considered her feelings, they wouldn’t have ended up with such a universally happy outcome.
In the night alone, Shen Jinyue hugged her quilt and wet a patch with her tears in the dormitory. Far away in another city, under the same night sky, her parents may also have dampened their quilts.
So, it’s useless.
But Xu Qingyan didn’t plan to preach to Shen Jinyue, as it would be too cruel for her. Not all parents in the world are cut from the same cloth.
Everyone thinks differently, pursues different things.
At least… Shen Jinyue needn’t worry about food and clothing. She could do anything she wanted in this life. Besides her parents divorcing after she became an adult, she hadn’t suffered much harm.
“Will you… help me?” Shen Jinyue lowered her head, her ears turning red, “I won’t tell anyone, and… it will only be for one day.”
Help her?
Of course, he would help her. Money was at stake. Although Shen Jinyue was out of opportunities, he had to survive. Two film crews were eagerly awaiting, and as an investor, he certainly couldn’t run out of money.
“Yes, definitely,” Xu Qingyan said, “I generally don’t play with fools, but it’s different with you, my foolish friend.”
“Hmph!” Shen Jinyue breathed a sigh of relief after getting Xu Qingyan’s promise but quickly became anxious again, “What if my parents get very angry?”
“Rather than that, you should think about when to meet your parents, I suggest during the New Year,” Xu Qingyan casually said, effectively delaying the time indefinitely.
“No, that’s too long, my father’s birthday is next month…” Shen Jinyue stopped mid-sentence.
Next month was August when “Underground Transit Station” would also be aired.
Speaking of birthdays, his birthdays had always been spent on workdays. He didn’t make a fuss about it, and only received gifts from people like Pei Muchan and Lin Wanzhou.
He couldn’t remember what he did on Pei Muchan’s birthday; he was busy at the time. After a brief celebration, it hastily passed.
Working in this industry, it was hard to control one’s time. When idle, one was dead bored, and when busy, one was too busy to touch the ground, wishing he could stretch a minute into an hour.
Of course, shooting dramas made more money than singing.
For singing, not only did the song need to sound good, but the singer’s abilities were also demanded. Unlike shooting dramas and films where, with a script and money, it didn’t matter if you didn’t understand.
In the era of coal bosses, the film and television industry exploded, reaping huge profits.
However, because the female actors back then were pressing too hard, the coal bosses had to stuff money into the industry and even fund the production teams themselves so these actresses could star as female leads, which led to some movies flopping.
Xu Qingyan was different; he had no interest in female actors. Having scripts in his hands, finding money and a directorial team, he could get the projects rolling directly.
The risks were indeed significant, like now, where he could only bow his head to Shen Yuanyuan. But… the thrill was there, like a roller coaster investment, where winning meant raking it in.
“Next month… okay then,” Xu Qingyan stroked his chin, “But the problem isn’t when, have you thought about how you’re going to shock your dad?”
“Just… just say you’re my boy….” Shen Jinyue’s voice grew softer and softer, almost inaudible, her head nearly shrinking under the table.
“Boyfriend.” He tapped the table, helping her finish the sentence, his expression unchanged, “Do you really think this plan is feasible?”
At his words, Shen Jinyue’s expression dimmed.
“I know it’s too extreme,” she said.
“No, I mean, this isn’t painful at all or itch-inducing,” Xu Qingyan glanced at her, “You’d better get an ultrasound report and then order some baby stuff online.”
“What?” Shen Jinyue’s face instantly turned red, her hands covering her face as if her CPU were about to crash, “My father will definitely be very angry.”
“Yeah, isn’t that your original goal?”
“But…”
“Are you saying that after all this effort, you’re just randomly grabbing someone to pretend to be your boyfriend. Then you want your father to shift his focus to you and feel guilty?”
Xu Qingyan, with his head propped on his hand, said mercilessly.
“Cry like a child, and the parents will think it’s their fault. Don’t be so naive. Either stop making a scene now, or go for a stronger dose,” he said.
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Shen Jinyue was already stunned, her exaggerated S-curve chest faintly undulating. Her fair and delicate skin showed a hint of sweat, and her eyes blinked rapidly.