For many years, Ah Zhong had been devoted to his girlfriend.
He had rejected numerous advances from women at the company, aiming to marry her. How could they possibly break up just like that?
The two stood below the building, arguing heatedly, drawing the attention of their colleagues.
Zhou Jinbei watched from her car for a while, unable to bear it any longer.
In her eyes, Ah Zhong was indeed a good man.
He had good looks, a good job, and a good personality.
Even she, a picky person when it came to men, found him appealing. How could his girlfriend of so many years not cherish him?
She truly felt the woman didn't deserve Ah Zhong and decided to intervene.
"Sis,"
She got out of the car and ran towards them, smiling as brilliantly as a flower.
"You're Brother Zhong's girlfriend? Don't be angry. I can testify for Brother Zhong. He really didn't fool around last night; there was just a temporary situation."
"He didn't mean to not come home. Don't be mad at him."
Already furious, the girlfriend saw a beautiful young woman suddenly appear.
She was particularly sensitive to brand-name clothes and accessories and immediately recognized that Zhou Jinbei was dressed in international designer brands from head to toe.
Then she saw the car. It wasn't Ah Zhong's but a beautiful Bentley Mini.
Her anger intensified.
"Who are you? Why are you speaking up for him? What's your relationship?"
Zhou Jinbei said,
"I'm my boss's cousin. I happened to be there yesterday and witnessed the problem he encountered. I was afraid you'd misunderstand him, so I specifically came to help testify."
"He's truly a good person, Sis. Even if you don't believe him, believe me this time and give him another chance."
The boss's cousin personally drove you here to apologize to me?
Even if you found someone else, there's no need to show off so brazenly, is there?
The girlfriend, almost roaring with rage, threw the flowers at Ah Zhong. She didn't say another word and quickly fled the scene.
Zhou Jinbei deliberately fanned the flames: "How can your girlfriend be like a tigress? She doesn't reason at all!"
"I'm the same age as you, and it's obvious we're not compatible. How could you suspect me of being with you?"
Ah Zhong's mood was terrible, and he didn't have the energy to joke with her.
He gave her a cold glance, and Zhou Jinbei had to shut up.
"I didn't mean to look down on you, I just thought since you two have been together for so many years, she must care about you."
"Don't worry. We won't break up that quickly. I'll coax her when I get home. Come on, let's go, I'll give you a ride home."
Zhou Jinbei kindly dropped Ah Zhong off.
When he got home, his heart sank completely.
His girlfriend, as if having planned it all along, had moved everything of hers out of the house.
Her phone was blocked, and so was her WeChat.
It was as if she had thoroughly detested him and vanished without a trace.
Ah Zhong's return brought a stone of relief to Zhan Bei Jue's heart.
After picking up the children from school, he settled them in the car and went to the film set to visit Jiang Nan Fang.
As an investor, he couldn't be too stingy when visiting his wife on set.
Zhan Bei Jue first asked the production staff to count the people and order coffee and desserts for everyone.
Then he sat next to Xu Yan Chuan and waited.
Unexpectedly, he made a sudden visit. During a break in shooting a crowd scene, Jiang Nan Fang ran over to talk to him.
Usually, she either wore no makeup or light makeup, appearing elegant and clean.
Because of filming, she was dressed a bit comically today, with heavy makeup, giving her a different charm than usual.
Zhan Bei Jue liked her more and more, pulling her onto his lap.
He asked if she was tired from filming and writing the script, and if she needed an assistant.
Jiang Nan Fang wrapped her arms around his neck, and they looked into each other's eyes.
"No. When I'm busy, I feel fulfilled and grounded. I like this feeling. Is Ah Zhong watching the children?"
Zhan Bei Jue gestured towards the car.
"They're in the car. There are too many people here, and I don't want them taking random photos to post online. If you want to see them, we can sit in the car for a while."
"I don't think so. I'll see them when I get home after work. I still have to film later, I don't want to delay everyone's progress."
"Did that mad dog not come today?"
Jiang Nan Fang finally understood why he had suddenly come to see her.
This petty man had clearly come to see Ke Teng.
"Don't worry. I wrote the script. There are absolutely no intimate scenes. If you're worried about me having anything with him, there's no need."
Zhan Bei Jue didn't admit it.
"Who said I was worried? It's normal to have something. Isn't it called sacrificing for art in the entertainment industry?"
Jiang Nan Fang deliberately teased him.
"Such a broad perspective? Judging by what you're saying, I must be stingy for not sacrificing myself for art. How about I add two scenes for myself?"
Zhan Bei Jue pinched her ear: "Fine, add them for me tonight when we get back. If you dare to be with that mad dog, be careful I'll tear up your script."
Everyone had heard that the CEO of Zhan Group was someone who didn't approach women, cold as ice.
Today, the crew members had their eyes opened.
Not only did he bring benefits to everyone upon arrival, but he was also publicly affectionate with their lead actress.
Looking at how lovey-dovey they were.
This lead actress must have had a powerful background.
She had replaced Hong Zong's person, and now Mr. Zhan was personally investing to support her.
Tsk tsk. Indeed, a good appearance means a good life.
As they were chatting and laughing, a commotion suddenly erupted in the crowd.
Looking over, it turned out that Ke Teng, surrounded by a throng of admirers, was approaching.
Jiang Nan Fang prepared to stand up.
"The male lead is here. I'm not joking with you anymore, I have to go film."
Zhan Bei Jue held her down, preventing her from moving.
"No rush, sit for a while longer. Xu Yan Chuan hasn't called you yet."
As soon as Ke Teng arrived on set, he was looking for Jiang Nan Fang.
And indeed, he spotted her at a glance.
She was sitting on a man's lap, laughing and chatting with him.
This woman? She's really married?
It was rare to find someone interesting, someone who could pique his interest, but she belonged to someone else.
What a letdown.
Since Zhan Bei Jue was the investor in this film,
As everyone was present, Xu Yan Chuan took Ke Teng to introduce him.
"This is our male lead, Ke Teng, and this is our investor, Mr. Zhan Bei Jue. Since you are all partners, let's get acquainted."
Zhan Bei Jue, holding Jiang Nan Fang with a proud posture, slightly lifted his eyelids.
He was waiting for Ke Teng to speak to him first.
Ke Teng didn't expect Jiang Nan Fang to be Zhan Bei Jue's woman.
How famous was Zhan Bei Jue in Nancheng?
Everyone knew, even three-year-old children.
However, he heard that he was not married, only that he had a child out of wedlock.
Could this woman be willing to be his mistress to climb the ladder?
Ke Teng was in a bad mood, and coupled with his unwillingness to accept Zhan Bei Jue's possessiveness over Jiang Nan Fang, he refused to speak to him.
After a few seconds of awkward silence, Xu Yan Chuan felt embarrassed and quickly interjected to explain for him.
"Ke Teng is young and has just returned from abroad, so he's not very familiar with etiquette. President Zhan, please don't take it to heart."
He then turned to scold Ke Teng.
"Can't you greet someone when asked? Are you mute? Quick, say hello to President Zhan!"
His cousin forced his hand, so Ke Teng reluctantly said hello.
Zhan Bei Jue ignored him.
After letting him wait for a few seconds, he slowly helped Jiang Nan Fang to her feet.
He gently tidied her hair and said meaningfully,
"Talk less to strangers, and don't sit in strangers' cars. Remember this. I'll pick you up tonight."
With that, he lifted her chin and kissed her lips in front of everyone.
"Go ahead and get busy."