After being reborn, I'm no longer going to play the role of a spoiled rich kid.

Chapter 157 Flattery
Yustia exclaimed, "Ah! I don't like it..."

Hearing this, Meng Weiyuan, who was standing in the corner, frowned slightly without making a sound.

“I don’t like children, they’re so noisy,” Yustia continued. “Besides, I’ve heard that childbirth is very painful, so I don’t want one.”

Jiang Lingyu laughed and raised an eyebrow. "If you don't want it, have you discussed it with your CEO, Mr. Meng?"

Yu Sijia shook her head. How could she and Meng Weiyuan have reached the point where they needed to consider having children?

Meng Weiyuan didn't want to listen any longer; he had a feeling that if he did, Yu Sijia might really anger him.

Turning around, Meng Weiyuan left and then called You Sijia to tell her that he might have to come pick her up later.

Yu Sijia was completely unaware that Meng Weiyuan had come and gone. After looking curiously at Jiang Lingyu's belly, she sighed, "Who will raise the child in your belly after it is born?"

“Of course I’ll raise my own child,” Jiang Lingyu said.

"What about Teacher Xie?"

Jiang Lingyu thought of Xie Yuci, who had been taking care of her recently. In fact, ever since her unexpected pregnancy, her appetite had not been very good. If Xie Yuci hadn't been paying close attention to her at the research institute and noticed that she always had a poor appetite and felt nauseous, he wouldn't have been so perceptive as to realize that she was pregnant.

Upon reflection, Jiang Lingyu realized that Xie Yuci had repeatedly lowered his bottom line and made concessions to her.

When Yusi asked her about the custody of the child, did she ever consider Xie Yuci's thoughts? Perhaps subconsciously, she still felt that men weren't that reliable, and if Xie Yuci eventually got married, the child would naturally have to stay with her.

"We'll see when the time comes. Right now, she's just a tiny bean sprout. There's no point in thinking about it too much," Jiang Lingyu said.

She was determined to take it one step at a time.

But can they really just take it one step at a time? Jiang Lingyu wasn't unaware that Xie Yuci had already contacted the research institute under the Jiang family, and she wasn't completely oblivious to what the latter wanted to do.

Xie Yuci wanted to help her.

Even in the past, Xie Yuci had never considered getting involved in their disputes.

That evening was Hu Baoshan's bachelorette party. Jiang Lingyu, being in the early stages of pregnancy, couldn't stay long. Since she was leaving, You Sijia naturally planned to go with her.

Unexpectedly, before the two had even left the club, they saw someone enter from outside.

Hu Baoshan was actually the main character. You Sijia and Jiang Lingyu exchanged a glance, wondering what Zhou Qichun's appearance here meant.

Sure enough, the smile on Hu Baoshan's face faded the moment she saw Zhou Qichun appear.

Ever since Zhou Qichun somehow caught her father's eye before the Spring Festival, Hu Baoshan had tolerated Zhou Qichun countless times. Now, with her engagement banquet approaching and her becoming a member of the Jiang family, she was unwilling to put up with Zhou Qichun any longer.

"What are you doing here?" Hu Baoshan asked bluntly.

As soon as she said that, almost everyone in the private room turned their attention to Zhou Qichun.

Yu Sijia was also looking at the other person. After a while, she had to admit that Zhou Qichun had changed a lot since she was by Jiang Lingyu's side.

Six months ago, Zhou Qichun still had a noticeable petty air about her and was not easily provoked, but now, even with so many people staring at her with all sorts of ambiguous gazes, she didn't show the slightest discomfort on her face.

It was as if she hadn't just wandered into someone else's territory, but rather that this place was originally her home turf.

Exceptionally composed.

"She has changed a lot."

Just then, a sentence fell into Yustia's ear.

Clearly, Jiang Lingyu thought the same thing.

Being around different people will always have some influence on you.

Zhou Qichun never intended to antagonize Hu Baoshan. She was Hu's father's mistress, and from the moment she decided to stand by his side, she was prepared to face the cold stares and disdain of others in the future.

Hearing Hu Baoshan's impolite words, Zhou Qichun simply smiled and said, "I'm here to find someone, I'll leave right away." Hu Baoshan frowned; she couldn't stand Zhou Qichun's attitude. It was as if this person was truly her elder, and everything she said and did was considered nonsense.

It was precisely because of Zhou Qichun's tolerant attitude that she couldn't muster any anger, and could only ask with a sullen face, "Who are you looking for?"

“Her.” Zhou Qichun pointed to someone readily.

Yu Sijia blinked in surprise; she never expected that Zhou Qichun had come to find her.

"Me?" Yu Sijia looked puzzled. She didn't even know when she had become so close to Zhou Qichun, and the latter had even come to find her.

Zhou Qichun nodded. "Ms. You, would you like to come outside and talk?"

Yu Sijia didn't move, but just looked at Zhou Qichun: "What do you want to talk about?"

Zhou Qichun's eyes darkened. She had already anticipated that it wouldn't be easy for her to invite You Sijia out for a chat. After all, these proud women, no matter how approachable they seemed, were still somewhat arrogant at heart, and not just anyone could get close to them.

Just like tonight, if it weren't for Hu Baoshan's party, it wouldn't have been so easy for her to see You Sijia.

However, anticipating it was one thing, but when Yu Sijia subtly rejected him, Zhou Qichun still felt very complicated.

Her smile didn't fade. "I'd like to discuss a business deal with Miss You. I've heard that you've been investing in the film and television industry recently. I wonder if Miss You would be willing to chat with me for a bit?"

Zhou Qichun's generous and open manner made You Sijia unsure how to refuse.

Or rather, her words had piqued Yustya's interest.

“Okay.” Yu Sijia nodded, then looked at Jiang Lingyu beside her, “Shall I see you out first?”

Jiang Lingyu: "Can you handle this?"

Yuska chuckled, "She's not going to eat me."

Thinking about You Sijia's actions in Beijing recently, Jiang Lingyu realized she had been worrying unnecessarily. She then smiled and said, "You go ahead, it's just to the door, no need for you to see me off. Xie Yuci is outside."

This last sentence is the key point.

After Yuska understood, she nodded and did not insist any further.

Zhou Qi's pure selection is located not far from the club, just two shops away in a quiet bar.

"What would you like to drink?" Zhou Qichun asked after they sat down.

Yustia: "A glass of lemonade, please."

She couldn't hold her liquor and didn't know anyone around her, so she didn't want to give anyone an opportunity to take advantage of her.

Zhou Qi ordered a Tequila Sunrise.

"Ms. You, would you be interested in investing in my new TV series?" Zhou Qichun got straight to the point, stating her purpose directly when she spoke again.

Yu Sijia looked up at Zhou Qichun.

Zhou Qichun: "I plan to terminate my contract with Tangcheng Film and Television and go solo."

You Sijia pursed her lips, but this had nothing to do with her. Besides, she managed Tenglong Pictures, not some investment company. There was no reason for her not to invest in her own scripts and instead invest in Zhou Qichun's film.

“Of course, I won’t let Ms. You suffer any losses either,” Zhou Qichun said. “You can investigate my past achievements in the industry. I may not be the most capable person to carry a drama, but it’s hard for investors to lose money. I know that Ms. You has been recruiting new talents for the company recently. I can promise that in the next five years, the TV dramas I participate in will include new talents from Tenglong Company to give them some exposure.”

This mentoring model, where experienced members guide newcomers, is very common in the industry.

Almost all of Tenglong Film & Television's established artists have already terminated their contracts, making it difficult to pursue this path because there's no one to mentor them. Zhou Qichun's proposed conditions, coupled with her current fame in the industry, are indeed a considerable temptation for You Sijia.

"And what about you?" Yustia asked. "I've taken all the benefits, what do you want in return?"

(End of this chapter)