Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 137 She won't back down, but he can bow his head.
For the production team, if Fu Jianzhou and Shen Guining really get together, the show's popularity will be guaranteed, which is naturally a good thing.

But Shen Guining denied it.

The director asked, "Aren't you single?"

The photo suggests a close relationship.

Shen Guining didn't know how to explain, so she could only say that they were friends, "I will post a clarification on Weibo."

"The best way to handle this is to let it cool down. After a while, when the hype dies down, you won't have any contact with each other anymore, and the matter will naturally pass," the director advised her. "Right now is the time when CP fans are really into it. If you pour cold water on them now, you'll be scolded mercilessly and accused of manipulating fans for publicity."

Shen Guining insisted, "Director, I must clarify."

If she acquiesces, where does that leave Qu Yanci?

The director couldn't stop it, so he gave up.

After hanging up the phone, Shen Guining immediately posted a Weibo message: "[It's fake. Teacher Fu and I are just ordinary friends. We have never contacted each other privately. I apologize for taking up public resources.]"

As expected, there was a barrage of criticism.

[Turns out it was a misunderstanding? Wasn't that Fu Jianzhou in the back view?]

[Having a boyfriend and still deliberately creating a CP (couple pairing) with other people? How disgusting!]

You've really figured out how to use traffic effectively.

Fu Jianzhou is a complete victim of injustice; he was unfairly targeted for attention, and in the end, the other party tried to distance themselves from him.

[Just a few days ago, fans were praising her as a successful career woman, but they were quickly proven wrong; she's probably already had countless boyfriends in private.]

Is having a boyfriend illegal? Who says a strong female lead has to be completely heartless and devoid of love? Some people shouldn't be so narrow-minded.

[Who's really creating this CP hype? Isn't it just fans randomly shipping them? There wasn't even the slightest hint of ambiguity in their interactions on the show. Now all the blame is being thrown at the woman; it's hard to judge.]

Am I the only one wondering who Shen Guining's boyfriend is? He looks so handsome and manly from behind!

Come on, do you know the term "shrimp-type boyfriend"? Who knows?

Shen Guining's judgment couldn't be that bad, could it?

……

Shen Guining had never heard the term "shrimp-type boyfriend" before. Out of curiosity, she searched it online and found that Baidu defined it as: "Headless and edible," specifically referring to men who are good-looking, stylish, and tasteful, but whose appearance is average.

Mr. Qu has absolutely no connection with this word.

Fortunately, his face wasn't captured on camera; he has never liked being exposed by the media.

Shen Guining ignored the messy comments online; the hype would eventually die down in a couple of days.

The people in the dance troupe were also quietly observing the situation.

"When did Gui Ning get a boyfriend? How come we didn't know?"

"Yeah, I've never seen any men around her."

"I suddenly thought of something. If Gui Ning is constantly embroiled in scandals, it might be detrimental to her chances of being selected as the chief."

"Of course, the chief representative is the face of the group, and the group cannot let someone with a bad reputation be elected."
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Shen Guining underestimated those gossip reporters; she didn't expect them to be so crazy as to wait for her at the theater entrance.

It's been raining these past two days, and the roads are congested, so she hasn't driven to work.

At 5:30 p.m., as soon as she came out of the theater's main entrance, six or seven people surrounded her, all pointing their cameras at her.

A cacophony of sounds flooded my ears.

"Ms. Shen, is your relationship real?"

"Are you and Fu Jianzhou just creating hype?"

Is your boyfriend in the entertainment industry or not? Would you mind telling me?

"Rumors are circulating online that you previously dated a wealthy boyfriend. What was the reason for your breakup?"

The camera was almost shoved in Shen Guining's face. She raised her hand to shield herself, but was pushed back several steps. She tripped over something and fell backward.

The scene was chaotic.

Shen Guining resigned herself to her bad luck and was prepared to fall to the ground, but the expected pain did not come. Instead, a strong and powerful arm supported her firmly around her waist.

Before she could react, a deep, cold voice rang out from above, "Who said we broke up?"

A powerful sense of oppression swept over them, and the surrounding noise instantly fell silent.

Qu Yanci's voice was gloomy, "Ask me what you want to ask, don't take advantage of her being a young girl who's easy to bully."

The media reporters, who had been so aggressive just moments before, fell silent, a typical case of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

Shen Guining looked at the man in front of her in surprise and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing here?"

"If I don't come, will you be bullied?" Qu Yanci grabbed her wrist. "Get in the car."

As they watched them leave, several reporters quickly took out their cameras and snapped a few photos.

They were quickly stopped.

"None of these photos are to be leaked today, or you'll face the consequences," Han Yi warned coldly. "If you don't want to work in this industry anymore, feel free to offend Dingsheng Group."

The group exchanged glances, their eyes simultaneously revealing fear.

Dingsheng Group? Is it the Qu family, with its century-old foundation and substantial wealth?
So that person just now was a member of the Qu family.

Even if you had ten times the courage, you couldn't afford to offend them.

Shen Guining followed Qu Yanci into the car.

The driver started the engine and drove away.

Shen Guining looked at the man on her right and spoke up, "Mr. Qu, thank you for helping me out of that situation."

She naturally interpreted his earlier statement, "Who said we broke up?" as an attempt to defuse the situation.

Qu Yanci frowned slightly, revealing his displeasure.

He didn't like hearing such distant words.

Actually, he didn't mind her calling him "Mr. Qu." Most people used this title with respect and flattery, but it sounded quite different coming from her soft, gentle voice.

Since they separated, this form of address has become incredibly distant, as if constantly reminding them of their current relationship.

Shen Guining didn't notice his change in mood; she was thinking about something else. "You have a way to prevent them from releasing the video that was taken earlier, right?"

Qu Yanci replied in a nonchalant tone, "So what if it gets out?"

“Don’t you never appear in the media?” Shen Guining paused for a moment. “Besides, we have indeed broken up.”

Qu Yanci frowned, his gaze fixed on her eyes. "When did I ever say the word 'break up' to you?"

Shen Guining was stunned.

Isn't this the accepted fact?
Even though he didn't explicitly say "break up," his meaning was clear: he also said he never wanted to see her again.

Qu Yanci saw right through her thoughts. She was angry but didn't know where to vent it, so he turned to the side, rested his elbow on the armrest, and held her chin with one hand. He breathed out slowly, "I was just saying that out of anger. If you had just given in, we wouldn't have ended up like this."

Shen Guining's heart suddenly trembled, and she was forced to look directly into his eyes, as if she had fallen into a dark abyss.

Qu Yanci narrowed his eyes and pressed on, "Do you know why I'm angry?"

Shen Guining's lips moved slightly, "I..."

The words reached his throat, but he choked back them.

Qu Yanci bluntly told her, "Because you take our relationship too lightly. You don't believe I will choose you. You don't consult me ​​about things and make decisions on your own. You give up on our relationship so easily."

He let go because he was never part of her future plans.

But later I found that I still couldn't let go.

So he gave up.

He will never fall in love with anyone else in his life except for that little liar, Shen Guining.

She wouldn't back down, but he could back down.

Shen Guining felt a lump in her throat, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes, falling onto Qu Yanci's hand and burning her skin.

"Sorry……"

It seems like all she can say is "I'm sorry."

Qu Yanci released her hand, his thumb lightly brushing away the tear stains under her eyes. "I don't need an apology, nor do I want your gratitude."

His fingertips moved down, gliding over his cheek, jaw, and chest, finally stopping at his heart. "I want it here."

He wanted her heart to belong only to him. Shen Guining's gaze froze for a moment, then her vision blurred as his magnified features appeared before her.

His thin lips pressed against hers, kissing her lips.

The scalding heat rushed into my mouth.

Immediately, he lifted her onto his lap.

The sounds of their kisses were tender, and their breathing grew heavier.

The pent-up emotions are like an impenetrable net; once a hole is torn in it, the whole thing falls apart, and this is how they are released.

Qu Yanci wrapped one arm around her waist and the other hand supported the back of her neck, his slightly calloused palm gently caressing her skin.

Shen Guining gripped the fabric of his shirt at his chest, tilting her neck back to create a beautiful curve.

The subconscious response is etched into the brain.

They kissed until their breaths were heavy, then briefly separated.

Qu Yanci whispered in her ear, his voice low and husky, "Did you miss me?"

The hot breath entered her ear, and Shen Guining flinched.

Do I miss him? Of course I do.

When I'm in a foreign land, I sometimes dream about him, and when I wake up suddenly in the middle of the night, it feels like a huge void has been left in my heart.

Hearing someone with the same English name as him will trigger a conditioned reflex to turn around, and seeing someone whose back view resembles his will make him stand still in a daze.

Although we've been dating for less than a year, the little things we've experienced have left a deep impression on me.

He has already infiltrated every aspect of her life, and it's too difficult to eradicate him completely.

How strong was the aftereffect of the breakup? Once, she was awakened by a nightmare, picked up her phone and entered Qu Yanci's number. Just as she was about to press the dial button, she suddenly realized that they had already broken up and it was all over.

I tasted a bit of saltiness on the corner of my lips, and when I raised my hand to touch it, I realized I was crying.

My thoughts drifted away, and in the midst of chaos, a strange sensation invaded my brain, causing my pupils to dilate instantly.

Shen Guining's face was flushed, and she was speechless.

Qu Yanci kept the evidence on his fingertips and said in a low voice, "You miss me too."

Shen Guining had no idea how things had turned out this way.

After kissing all the way, the air in the back seat became hot and thin.

When they arrived at the underground parking garage, Qu Yanci carried her out of the car and went upstairs back to the apartment.

Ruby had already been picked up and brought home. Seeing them return together, she excitedly barked incessantly, "Awooooo..."

Qu Yanci told it to be quiet and go play by itself.

Shen Guining entered the bedroom in a daze, lay down on the familiar big bed, her nostrils and mouth filled with a burning sensation.

His kiss was deep and intense, from his lips to his chin, neck, and collarbone...

One after another, ambiguous, bright red marks bloomed on the skin.

The buttons came undone one by one.

Shen Guining felt a chill on her body, which was quickly covered by his burning body temperature.

His right hand touched the cold belt buckle, and his fingertips trembled slightly.

Qu Yanci grasped her hand, his Adam's apple bobbing, "Help me untie it."

Shen Guining hadn't practiced for a long time, and his movements were rusty.

The soft, boneless fingers rubbed against him, making his lower abdomen burn with desire.

Qu Yanci laughed angrily, "You did this on purpose?"

"I didn't mean to..." Shen Guining protested, "Solve it yourself."

Qu Yanci pinched her waist. "Where did you get this temper? I helped you take off your clothes, and you're making such a fuss over unbuckling my belt?"

Shen Guining opened her misty eyes and scolded him, "I didn't ask you to help me take it off."

Qu Yanci's eyes darkened. "Didn't I please you?"

"..."

Shen Guining remained silent, blushing with embarrassment.

She had indeed felt better twice in the car.

"This buckle is hard to undo."

In the end, Qu Yanci did it himself.

The finely textured leather belt was pulled out and carelessly tossed on the ground, the metal buckle making a crisp sound as it hit the floor.

Two sparks, once rubbed together, burst into flames, escalating rapidly until they were out of control.

"calls me."

"Qu Yanci..."

"Say it again."

"Aci... um..."

The familiar way of addressing each other feels like the two years we were apart never happened, and nothing has changed.

He could hear his rising and falling breaths, "I want to do this to you every night."

Shen Guining felt a tingling sensation in her ears, and unconsciously scratched his back with her fingernails, leaving traces of blood.

The broad, thick latissimus dorsi muscles are taut, and the visual impact of the poor physique is extremely strong.
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I barely rested all night.

I went in and out of the bathroom two or three times.

Exhausted to the extreme, Shen Guining's voice was hoarse, and even in his sleep, he mumbled something about telling him to leave.

Qu Yanci stared at her peaceful sleeping face, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

Shen Guining rested her head on his arm, lying on her side in his arms.

When they're being good, they're incredibly well-behaved; when they're being naughty, they're a real headache.

Qu Yanci gently stroked her swollen lips, his fingertips caressing them back and forth.

The little girl snuggled against his chest, her hair tugging at her scalp. She frowned and murmured in her sleep, "Qu Yanci...you're pressing on my hair..."

Qu Yanci found it amusing that she had wronged her, and helped her pull the hair out from under her shoulder, saying, "You pressed it down yourself."

Shen Guining was unreasonable, "It was you who pressed down on it..."

Qu Yanci didn't argue with someone who wasn't fully awake. "Fine, I did it."

Shen Guining murmured, "Then apologize to me."

Qu Yanci was silent for two seconds before speaking, "I'm sorry."

The little girl was finally satisfied. "Okay... I forgive you..."

The breathing gradually became steady.

After a long pause, she suddenly muttered again, "I forgive you for not coming to see me..."

Qu Yanci's eyes darkened as he pinched the tip of her nose. "How did you know I didn't come looking for you?"

He only slept for a few hours. In the morning, he received a phone call and went to the company to handle official business.

Han Yi approached him with documents that needed to be signed.

The plans that are usually difficult to approve went surprisingly smoothly today, and even when minor flaws appeared, he only gave them a light reminder.

Han Yi came to a conclusion—

Mr. Qu seems to be in a good mood today? Have he made up with Ms. Shen?
"Mr. Qu, yesterday's matter has been resolved, and the video will not be released."

Qu Yanci closed his pen, looked up, and asked, "When did I say I was going to deal with it?"

Han Yi was stunned, completely puzzled. Didn't he hate appearing on social media? He had never given any interviews in all these years, and he didn't even appear on financial news. Now he wanted to appear on gossip news?

Qu Yanci tapped the table lightly with his pen. "Is there a problem?"

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