Xu Ru Yun had truly poured all her heart and soul into her daughter.
Now, she could finally relax.
When Xu Lin Chuan returned, he saw the mother and daughter embracing joyfully.
"What's the good news?"
Xu Lin Chuan raised an eyebrow.
"Brother, last night..."
Xu Lin Yun, without any hesitation, was about to blurt it out.
Xu Ru Yun grabbed Xu Lin Yun's arm. "It's nothing, just heard your sister's filming is going very smoothly."
"Is that so?" Xu Lin Chuan looked at Xu Lin Yun.
Xu Lin Yun paused for a moment, then nodded after realizing. "Mm!"
Xu Lin Chuan went into the kitchen to pour a glass of water and headed upstairs. "That's good. Take care of yourself on set."
After Xu Lin Chuan went upstairs, Xu Lin Yun looked at Xu Ru Yun. "Mom, why didn't you tell Brother? This is such important news. Even if I don't say anything, Huo Ting Jun will tell him."
"Silly girl, of course, you can't tell your brother about this. Your brother likes Su Qi now, so it's best to say less about these things to him. He's also busy with work."
"Okay."
The next day, Xu Lin Yun went to the set with a much improved complexion.
Everyone on set, seeing Xu Lin Yun so happy, assumed it was because Huo Ting Jun had publicly proposed to her.
Xu Lin Yun smiled without saying a word, simply holding out her hand for everyone to see her diamond ring.
The entire crew gathered around. Upon seeing the diamond ring on Xu Lin Yun's finger, they were filled with envy.
The usual flattery and compliments felt insincere. Seeing this massive diamond, the envy was genuine.
"This diamond must be worth several million, right?"
"Nonsense, it's probably tens of millions."
"And Lin Yun doesn't just have one, she has several!"
"Wow, wow, wow!"
Everyone on set, including the makeup artists and other women, were incredibly envious.
Basking in the women's admiration, Xu Lin Yun felt a surge of joy and pride.
Of course.
She was marrying the most outstanding man in the entire Shen City.
Moreover, after last night's sweetness, she might be pregnant. Then she would bear the child of the most outstanding man in Shen City.
Su Qi knocked on the door of the lounge and saw a group of women surrounding Xu Lin Yun.
It wasn't anything unusual, so Su Qi wasn't surprised. She simply placed the coffee down and turned to leave.
"Wait, Su Qi, I won't be drinking coffee anymore. Can you get me juice or milk instead!"
Xu Lin Yun said, touching her flushed cheeks.
Upon hearing this, the women around her widened their eyes in surprise.
"Lin Yun, have you started trying to conceive?"
"Yes, yes! Otherwise, why would you start watching what you eat?"
Xu Lin Yun smiled shyly. "Yes, to be honest, Ting Jun and I have started trying to conceive. Last night... I won't go into details! You're trying to trick me!"
The women became even more boisterous upon hearing this.
"If Lin Yun has a child soon, she'll be the young madam of the Huo family."
"Yes, yes! The Huo family is such a prominent family. Becoming the young madam of the Huo family means enjoying endless wealth and prosperity."
"Does Lin Yun even need wealth and prosperity? The Xu family is also a wealthy family. This is a union of powerful families."
"How happy that child will be when it's born..."
Everyone chattered amongst themselves.
Xu Lin Yun beamed like a flower.
She looked at Su Qi beside her.
"Sister Su Qi, what do you think?"
Xu Lin Yun raised her chin, deliberately stretching her neck forward.
This was to ensure Su Qi could clearly see the hickey on her neck.
It was evident that last night had been intense.
This was indeed Huo Ting Jun's style.
Her heart felt heavy, a little uncomfortable.
But, it was none of her business.
Su Qi smiled gently. "Then congratulations, Miss Xu. May you have a child soon."
She had thought she could provoke Su Qi, but she didn't expect Su Qi to be so composed.
There was no change in her expression, nor did she seem jealous.
Xu Lin Yun stood up, getting very close to Su Qi, and spoke in a voice only they could hear.
"Sister Su Qi, do you really not love Ting Jun anymore? Since you don't, why don't you let go?"
"Ting Jun and I have done what we should have, and what we shouldn't have. Now, I am the one who possesses Ting Jun, not you."
"How much property do you want? I can satisfy you, as long as it's within reason. As long as you divorce Ting Jun, I will compensate you."
Su Qi had been dragging her feet about divorcing Huo Ting Jun, wasn't it just for money?
She would give Su Qi money.
It was only a few million, after all. She earned more than that from a single drama.
As long as she could get the divorce, this money would be well spent.
"However, if you want money, you have to divorce Ting Jun first. Otherwise, I won't give you this money."
Su Qi just wanted to laugh.
"Miss Xu, how much can you afford?"
What an arrogant statement!
"How much do you want?"
Su Qi chuckled. "The Huo family currently gives the Su family ten million a month. How much do you have? A hundred million?"
It wasn't that she didn't want to divorce Huo Ting Jun.
She didn't want a single cent.
The problem simply wasn't with her.
Xu Lin Yun kept trying to approach her, which was really unnecessary.
Besides...
Su Qi's gaze fell on Xu Lin Yun's stomach. "I hope you get pregnant soon, so Huo Ting Jun will marry you sooner."
If Xu Lin Yun got pregnant and Huo Ting Jun married Xu Lin Yun, it would only be a matter of time.
Why bother with her? It was simply an unnecessary effort.
Hearing Su Qi say this, Xu Lin Yun seemed to find some logic in it.
Su Qi turned and left the lounge.
"Lin Yun, why are you talking to someone like Su Qi?"
"Exactly! She was even trying to seduce Master Huo a while ago."
"Seriously, what kind of person dares to seduce Master Huo."
"Lately, she seems to be getting quite close to Song He Qing."
"Shameless, she's such a vixen!"
"Isn't that the truth."
The hushed gossip continued to reach her ears.
Xu Lin Yun felt a little more at ease.
Yes!
She needed to take good care of her body. If she got pregnant, wouldn't she be firmly seated as the young madam of the Huo family!
When work ended, Gu Tang Xue noticed Su Qi's unusual state. She almost forgot to drive forward at several traffic lights.
Upon returning home, she found Su Qi not feeling well. She went out to buy groceries, and when she returned, she found Su Qi asleep on the sofa.
Su Qi's phone was on the coffee table.
The phone vibrated; it was a call from Xu Lin Chuan.
"Hello, Su Qi is resting. I am her friend..."
About ten minutes later, there was a knock on the door.
Gu Tang Xue wiped her hands and went to open it.
Standing outside the door was a man as gentle and refined as jade.
Gu Tang Xue's face flushed. "Mr. Xu!"
"You must be Gu Tang Xue, Su Qi's friend. We should have met before."
Xu Lin Chuan smiled gently, greeted her politely, and then looked inside.
He saw Su Qi sleeping on the sofa.
"Would you like to come in?"
"No, thank you. These are nutritional supplements. Please give them to Su Qi. Don't tell her I came."
Xu Lin Chuan placed several boxes in his hands at the entrance and did not come in.
After a brief chat, Xu Lin Chuan politely took his leave.
Gu Tang Xue closed the door and then took a closer look at the lettering on the boxes.