Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 254: Sending Chen Xu away, hitting the jackpot, Gu Jia's decision to sacrifice herself
On Monday, during lunch break, Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Manni gathered at Gu Jia's house.

Although Zhong Xiaoqin submitted her resignation application, she still has to continue working for a period of time according to the process.

"Manni, you and Liang Zhengxian were together, didn't you notice anything wrong?" Zhong Xiaoqin spoke carefully, and when she thought of Lin Yuan's guess, her tone softened unconsciously.

Wang Manni's eyes were complicated, with both longing and uneasiness: "Liang Zhengxian bought me limited edition bags and clothes, took me to art exhibitions and operas, and went to places I never dared to think of before."

"Everything he took me to experience was so dreamy. Sometimes I felt like I was walking on clouds, so light and airy."

After a moment of silence, she suddenly raised her head, as if trying to convince herself: "But I know that I will never meet a man who treats me better than he does. Let's not get married. It's fine as long as we are happy together, even if we end up with nothing."

After hearing this, Zhong Xiaoqin became sensible and stopped talking.

When it comes to feelings, only the person who drinks the water knows whether it is hot or cold, not to mention that she and Lin Yuan were just guessing.

Gu Jia did learn from Lin Yuan that Liang Zhengxian had a decent girlfriend, but seeing her like this, she knew she was already trapped, so she could only tactfully remind her: "Manni, have you ever thought about whether Liang Zhengxian has other girlfriends?"

Wang Manni's face changed slightly: "Gu Jia, what do you mean?"

"I'm afraid you'll suffer." Gu Jia explained patiently, "You two haven't known each other for long, and you've only heard his one-sided story."

"It's been a while since he broke up with his ex-girlfriend, and I'm confident that I can keep his heart." Wang Manni smiled brightly: "Don't worry, I'm very happy now."

After a long while, Gu Jia spoke softly: "When you are in love, everything seems good. Just think of me as being nosy. It is always better to be more careful."

Wang Manni nodded gently. As to whether she had heard it or not, only she knew.

After the three of them chatted for a while, Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Manni stood up to say goodbye and returned to their respective workstations in high heels.

In Shanghai in August, the sunlight at 5pm is still dazzling.

Lin Yuan parked the car downstairs of Zhong Xiaoqin's company. The two of them had made an appointment to watch a talk show tonight.

Through the front windshield, he saw a familiar figure - Chen Xu was sitting astride an electric bike, his eyes fixed on the company's gate.

It seems that he is also here to find Zhong Xiaoqin.

Zhong Xiaoqin had just warned him last night, but I didn't expect him to follow me again today.

Not long after, the glass door was pushed open and a fresh figure walked out.

Zhong Xiaoqin wore a slim-fit light-colored jeans that outlined her waist and hips perfectly, and paired it with a simple white short-sleeved shirt, showing off her slender waist.

The little white shoes stepped lightly on the hot road, and the whole person exuded the unique refreshing energy of summer.

"Sister-in-law!" Chen Xu immediately stood up and walked over quickly: "I want to talk to you about my brother."

Zhong Xiaoqin paused, frowned slightly, and looked troubled: "Chen Xu, your brother and I are divorced. Don't come to me for his affairs anymore."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards Lin Yuan's car.

Chen Xu was stunned where he was. He didn't expect Zhong Xiaoqin to be so resolute. He watched her open the passenger door and then trotted after her, saying in an anxious voice, "Sister-in-law, my brother really cares about you."

Zhong Xiaoqin had just gotten into the car and had not yet had time to fasten her seat belt when she saw Chen Xu chasing after her to the car window, reaching out and rapidly knocking on the glass, making a "bang bang" sound.

Lin Yuan pressed the button expressionlessly. He wanted to hear what Chen Xu had to say.

"Sister-in-law!" Chen Xu leaned forward with his hands on the car window, fearing that the car would drive away, and hurriedly said: "Although my brother is not good at talking, he has a good heart. Take the last time when the child was gone. My brother looked for people everywhere, just to help you arrange the operation as soon as possible. He even took over for another half a month because he was afraid that you would suffer more. He also asked my mother what kind of soup to make to nourish the body and what precautions should be taken..."

Lin Yuan had a cold smile on his face, his eyes were sharp, and he interrupted without mercy: "Chen Xu, you are now talking about these trivial things, are you trying to use these trivial things to help Chen Yu win back Zhong Xiaoqin?"

"You can find bright spots in even the most vicious criminals, let alone a couple who have been married for three years. If you really want to dig up some old stories of mutual support, who can't find some?"

"Why didn't you say anything about why you never picked up Zhong Xiaoqin from get off work in order to come home early to raise fish? Why didn't you say anything about why you didn't let Zhong Xiaoqin raise a cat in order to raise fish yourself? Why didn't you say anything when you got angry at Zhong Xiaoqin and my mother-in-law because of the fish?"

Chen Xu was stunned for a moment, his mouth slightly open, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Lin Yuan sneered, his tone became colder and more sarcastic: "Don't you think it's ridiculous to use this trivial matter to blackmail me? Or do you think that Chen Yu has paid much more than Zhong Xiaoqin in this marriage?"

"Are you going to play the victim again? Saying that Chen Yu lost his appetite and work dazedly after the divorce, and that he seemed to have lost his soul?"

"If Chen Yu really has something to say, fine, let him come, we'll just wait here. I sent you here to be a mouthpiece, doesn't he have a mouth himself?"

Chen Xu's face was filled with astonishment. He looked at the man in front of him in shock, and all the words he had prepared in his mind were blocked back.

Considering Chen Yu's poor expression and evasive personality, there is no need for him to show up in person if he wants to come.

Chen Xu blushed and said angrily: "No, who are you?"

Lin Yuan did not respond, but suddenly reached out and gently pinched Zhong Xiaoqin's chin, then leaned over and kissed her in her surprised eyes.

Zhong Xiaoqin was stunned at first, then slowly closed her eyes, grabbed the corner of Lin Yuan's shirt with her small hands, and let Lin Yuan's lips kiss her.

Seeing that Zhong Xiaoqin had no intention of resisting, Chen Xu felt as if his chest was blocked by a huge rock. A sense of despair surged in his heart, and he felt that the possibility of his brother and Zhong Xiaoqin reuniting had completely vanished into thin air.

After a long time, Lin Yuan reluctantly let go. He was a little surprised to see Chen Xu still there. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that Zhong Xiaoqin is my woman now."

Zhong Xiaoqin's cheeks flushed, she lowered her head shyly, biting her lips lightly, but the corners of her lips rose uncontrollably, and she couldn't hide her sweet smile.

Lin Yuan continued to look at Chen Yu and said, "Go back and ask Chen Yu whether he is sad because he lost an obedient wife or because he lost Zhong Xiaoqin?"

Then, he looked at Zhong Xiaoqin and said softly, "Xiaoqin, fasten your seat belts, we are leaving."

"Oh." Zhong Xiaoqin responded softly and reached out to pull the seat belt.

Lin Yuan fastened his seat belt quickly, stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped away like an arrow.

Chen Xu stood there unwillingly, watching the car driving away in a cloud of dust.

He sighed heavily. He should not have taken this job. He didn't know how to explain to Chen Yu when he returned.

The air conditioner in the car brought cool breeze. Zhong Xiaoqin leaned on the passenger seat, her eyebrows curved, and she smiled happily: "You just said so much, are you afraid that I will go to find Chen Yu?"

"I know you're soft-hearted, but I can't bear to see them using the past to pressure you. But if you really go..." Lin Yuan paused and deliberately put on a stern face, "I'll make your throat hoarse."

"My parents have been trying to persuade me for so long but it's useless, let alone Chen Xu." Zhong Xiaoqin's cheeks flushed, and she put her small hand on Lin Yuan's big hand, "Now I only have eyes for you."

Lin Yuan raised the corner of his mouth and lowered his voice: "How good of you! Can we go to the back at night?"

"Not good!" Zhong Xiaoqin shook her head pitifully.

In the mall, warm yellow light shines through the restaurant's carved glass.

Zhong Xiaoqin's eyes lit up, and she held Lin Yuan's arm tightly: "Let's go with this one, it feels very warm."

At the table, the two ordered a few signature dishes, and Zhong Xiaoqin excitedly took out her phone and said, "I posted a post yesterday, and there are already a lot of replies."

She hasn't started writing novels yet, but has posted some of her feelings about turning 30 on a forum.

Looking at the comments section full of resonating messages, some saying that they were healed by the words, some saying that they found emotional resonance, Zhong Xiaoqin was surprised and excited, and became more determined to write a novel.

Lin Yuan raised his juice cup and touched it to hers, smiling: "I'm just waiting for you to finish writing the novel and sell the copyright, and then I'll rely on you for support."

"No problem!" Zhong Xiaoqin clinked glasses confidently.

After dinner, the two held hands and walked into the talk show theater.

The lights in the venue dimmed and the audience erupted in laughter.

Especially when the pigeon sent the last message, Zhong Xiaoqin laughed so hard that she almost couldn't breathe. She leaned on Lin Yuan's shoulder, and her back lightly hit his chest with her laughter.

After watching the talk show, the two played around in the car as usual before Lin Yuan sent Zhong Xiaoqin home.

……

These days, Gu Jia will not fall into the trap of the tea factory again, but through the connections in the wives’ circle, she has set her eyes on a boutique homestay.

Gu Jia knew clearly that one or two orders could not solve the fundamental problems of the fireworks company, and she also understood how big the hidden dangers of the fireworks company were.

Whether it is to find a way out for her family or to realize her own value, she will not be content with the status quo.

However, Xu Huanshan strongly opposed this matter.

It would be fine to open a dessert shop near home, but now they are actually opening a B&B thousands of miles away.

Gu Jia has no experience in running a B&B, and her family does not have any extra funds to invest in a B&B. Moreover, once Gu Jia is busy with the B&B, she will definitely neglect the children.

However, once Gu Jia has made up her mind, she will never give up no matter how difficult it is.

Gu Jia also realized that she might neglect her son when she became busy in the future, so she specially invited nanny Sister Mei to come to her home.

Sister Mei showed her a bunch of certificates, and Gu Jia was very satisfied, but Xu Ziyan kept shouting that he hated Sister Mei.

That night, Xu Huanshan couldn't bear it anymore, so he grabbed Gu Jia's wrist and went to the balcony.

Gu Jia pushed him away in pain, rubbing her wrist and taking a half step back: "Xu Huanshan, you hurt me."

Xu Huanshan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Gu Jia, I tell you clearly that I don't agree to find a nanny."

Gu Jia looked towards the flashing neon lights in the distance, and said helplessly, "I didn't expect my son to be so resistant."

Xu Huanshan's voice was a little angry: "Don't mention my son's resistance, I can't accept it either." Gu Jia frowned slightly: "What do you mean?"

Xu Huanshan looked directly into Gu Jia's eyes with a sharp look: "Listen carefully to what I mean. From the time the child grew up to now, you have done everything by yourself. I know it is not easy for you, but you can't treat your son as a burden and abandon him now."

"You don't have to hire a nanny, but you can't say that. What do you mean by "I'm throwing away a burden?" Gu Jia retorted indignantly.

Xu Huanshan paced around the balcony in annoyance, then walked to a chair and sat down: "Can't you, as a mother, do the things that a nanny does? Do you have to find an outsider to do it?"

"If mothers can do it, then fathers can't do it? Is it interesting for you to say this now? Who says that only men can go out and work hard, and women can only stay at home to take care of their husbands and children? How about we switch?"

Xu Huanshan stood up angrily and walked in front of Gu Jia, his face full of anger: "Look at what you have become recently? Your family is in turmoil, and the company is forcing the finance department to transfer money to you. Don't you know that there is something wrong with you recently?"

Gu Jia's voice trembled: "My biggest problem is that no one supports me. Ever since I wanted to run a B&B, have you ever said a word of encouragement? What have you done before? Did I not support you with all my strength? Or do you think you are the protagonist of this family and I have to revolve around you wholeheartedly?"

"Don't change the subject. Don't you understand what I'm saying? Are we no longer able to communicate? You won't listen to any opposing opinions, and you'll fight back if I say anything."

Gu Jia tried hard to suppress her dissatisfaction. She took a deep breath and looked out at the night again. Her voice was terrifyingly calm: "I know. It's because of the order from the park. It made you feel unhappy."

Of course she knew that Xu Huanshan had been feeling depressed about this for a long time and had been feeling angry for a long time.

"That's right!"

Gu Jia thought Xu Huanshan was extremely childish: "Just because they didn't look at your design draft, they signed the contract, right?"

Seeing this, Xu Huanshan no longer concealed his words: "It's not just that! Ever since you moved into your new home and met Mrs. Wang, you've gotten used to taking shortcuts, right? Not everything can be done in a shortcut."

"Xu Huanshan, do you think I am willing? I beg others every day for the sake of this family and the company. Otherwise, the employees of the company will starve. Don't you feel guilty when you say this now?"

"You must have said this a hundred times recently." Xu Huanshan sneered impatiently. Seeing Gu Jia turned her back to him, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her so hard that she staggered and turned around.
"Gu Jia, I can listen to you in everything in this family, except raising children. When you get busy in the future, do you want to take our son to my parents in Australia?"

"I never said I would send the child to your parents." Gu Jia gritted her teeth and spoke word by word.

"What does the nanny mean?" Xu Huanshan pressed on.

"Xu Huanshan, I don't want to argue with you." Gu Jia pushed Xu Huanshan away and walked into the house.

But when she just walked to the glass door, she found that Xu Ziyan had come here at some point.

"Mom and Dad, please don't quarrel."

Gu Jia quickly squatted down, hugged Xu Ziyan, and comforted him softly.

After the quarrel, life seemed to return to normal.

But Gu Jia knew that Xu Huanshan would not agree to use the company's money to help him run a homestay. After weighing the pros and cons, she decided to withdraw her shares from the dessert shop that she opened with Lin Yuan.

The next day, Gu Jia knocked on Lin Yuan's door.

As soon as she sat down, she got straight to the point: "Xiao Yuan, I want to quit the dessert shop. I recently set my eyes on a B&B, but I don't have enough money."

Lin Yuan didn't expect that Gu Jia was so determined to make money.

But if you think about it carefully, it's impossible not to be tempted by listening to those ladies bragging about their upper-class lives all day long.

"No problem." Lin Yuan agreed readily, and then asked, "But is one million enough?"

"It's really not enough." Gu Jia smiled bitterly, "I have agreed with the seller to pay it off in three years, and give him an extra 20% of the profit every year."

Lin Yuan stared at her and suddenly smiled: "Why don't you consider borrowing money from me? Are you afraid that I will pester you? I have lent you 10 million before, have I ever been unruly to you?"

"I already owe you too much, I'm really embarrassed to ask for more."

This is half true and half false.

Gu Jia didn't want to owe Lin Yuan more and more favors, and she was also afraid that Lin Yuan's generosity would cause Xu Huanshan to misunderstand.

"I'll lend you the million, and I'll charge you the normal interest. Just think of it as my second birthday present to you."

Gu Jia hesitated for a moment, but still didn't refuse, and couldn't help asking: "What is the first gift?"

Lin Yuan kept it a secret: "You'll know later."

With Lin Yuan's remittance, Gu Jia successfully signed the homestay transfer contract with the other party.

……

Saturday morning.

After waking up, Gu Jia started practicing aerial yoga.

Xu Huanshan went to the capital on a business trip again these days.

Around nine o'clock in the morning, there was a knock on the door. It was Lin Yuan who came to Gu Jia's house with a bag of strawberries in his hand.

Gu Jia, wearing a floral apron, was making dessert in the kitchen. The aroma of butter and caramel wafted from the oven.

Lin Yuan arrived at the right time, just as the dessert was out of the oven.

"I would die without regrets if I could taste such a delicious dessert." Lin Yuan teased with a relaxed smile in his eyes.

"Why are you free to come here today?"

As Gu Jia asked, she took out a can of ice cola from the refrigerator and placed it in front of Lin Yuan with a "pop".

"My sister and her family invited me to dinner. I brought them some strawberries, and I thought I'd share some with you."

At this time, Xu Ziyan was standing on tiptoe to hold the cup of water, but his hand suddenly slipped and some water spilled onto Lin Yuan.

Gu Jia quickly pulled out a tissue and wiped his cuffs with her warm fingers.

"Uncle, I'm sorry."

Lin Yuan touched his head and said gently, "It's okay."

Then he picked up the Coke and opened the can, but the sharp metal edge suddenly cut his index finger, leaving a streak of blood.

Gu Jia immediately took out the medicine box and carefully put a Band-Aid on his injured knuckle.

"Why do I feel weird today?" Lin Yuan frowned and muttered to himself.

This minor injury was nothing to Lin Yuan. He chatted with Gu Jia for a while and then prepared to go to the Zhong family.

But an hour later, Zhong Xiaoqin called: "Gu Gu, can you help me go upstairs to see if Lin Yuan is home? I called him several times but he didn't answer. He said he would come to dinner today."

Gu Jia's hand holding the phone suddenly tightened, her heart sank: "He left an hour ago."

Zhong Xiaoqin was very anxious: "Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

"Maybe there's a traffic jam." Gu Jia's voice was weak.

After Gu Jia comforted Zhong Xiaoqin, she also called Lin Yuan, but no one answered the call.

Even if the road was congested, it wouldn't last for an hour, and no one answered the phone. A feeling of uneasiness spread in her heart.

Gu Jia asked the nanny Aunt Chen to keep an eye on Xu Ziyan while she prepared to go out for a drive to take a look.

Her car drove out of Grand Hyatt Mansion. Ten minutes later, a severely deformed vehicle on the roadside ahead caught her eye. The moment she saw the license plate clearly, Gu Jia's blood seemed to freeze. It was Lin Yuan's car!

Even though it was a hot day, the chill crept up her spine and up to the top of her head, and she couldn't stop shivering.

Gu Jia didn't stop and rushed straight to Zhong Xiaoqin's house.

"Xiaoqin, come downstairs." Gu Jia's voice trembled slightly.

She didn't dare tell Zhong Xiaoqin's parents the bad news directly.

In the car, Gu Jia drove Zhong Xiaoqin to the hospital and described in a trembling voice what she had seen.

The two women waited anxiously in the corridor outside the operating room. The doctor finally came out, took off his mask, and shook his head at the two women. "I'm sorry, we tried our best."

"Gu Gu, wuwu, this can't be true, right?"

Listening to Zhong Xiaoqin's heart-wrenching cry, Gu Jia also felt a little sad.

She could never have imagined that the lively and cheerful boy would remain at his best age forever.

He is still so young and has not experienced so many wonderful things.

Just as Gu Jia was in a trance, her consciousness gradually became blurred.

When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the bedroom of Junyue Mansion again.

Gu Jia suddenly grabbed her phone, and the date on the screen made her pupils shrink.

"It's Saturday again?" Gu Jia murmured to herself, "So was that just now a dream?"

(End of this chapter)