The movie "Hello, Miss Tree" was officially released during the Lunar New Year, a prime time for promotions and sneak peeks.
Song Qinian received an invitation from Gu Zhiyan, asking her to attend a screening.
Recalling that she hadn't yet informed Gu Zhiyan about her divorce from Shen Chiye, Song Qinian felt a pang of guilt and agreed to watch the movie, intending to tell her the news then.
Gu Zhiyan suggested that Song Qinian and Shen Chiye attend together. After much hesitation, Song Qinian knocked on the CEO's office door.
"Come in."
As Song Qinian pushed the door open, Shen Chiye was on the phone. "Got it. The first movie you participated in, I will definitely be there."
Lin Qiutong: "Mhm, mhm. Don't forget to buy me a bouquet of baby's breath then. Oh, was that Song Qinian knocking just now? Are you and she..."
Shen Chiye glanced indifferently at Song Qinian. "Li Nancun is on leave for a month. She's filling in for him."
"Oh, oh, you don't need to explain it to me intentionally. I naturally trust you?"
Shen Chiye frowned. He hadn't explained intentionally; he was just stating the facts.
Song Qinian knew without a doubt who Shen Chiye was talking to. After all, in "Hello, Miss Tree," even though Lin Qiutong had a minor role, she was still involved. How could she not invite Shen Chiye to watch?
And she was so anxious to explain why she was still at Ding Sheng Group after their divorce.
Song Qinian's delicate face paled, and she turned to leave.
At that moment, Shen Chiye had already hung up the phone. Seeing Song Qinian leave without a word, he furrowed his brow. "Stop!"
Song Qinian halted her steps.
"You knocked and came in. Do you need something?"
Song Qinian took a deep breath, composed herself, and then slowly gestured to Shen Chiye, "Mom just sent me an invitation, asking me to attend the premiere of 'Hello, Miss Tree' with you. However, I assumed Miss Lin would invite you, so there's no need for me to make a fuss."
Shen Chiye walked towards Song Qinian step by step. His sudden closeness, along with his distinct scent, filled her senses. Song Qinian's heart skipped a beat, unable to control itself.
Shen Chiye's dark eyes fixed on Song Qinian's delicate and beautiful face, and he smirked, "What? Jealous?"
Song Qinian smiled and shook her head, then gestured, "No. You and Miss Lin are destined to be together. If Miss Lin is happy and releases my father, I will definitely bless you with a long and happy life."
Shen Chiye's handsome face darkened. "Get out!"
Song Qinian didn't delay for even a second and left the CEO's office immediately.
Sitting at her own desk, Song Qinian kept telling herself, It's okay. There are still half a month left.
Once half a month is up, she will completely sever ties with Shen Chiye.
For the next two days, Shen Chiye hardly acknowledged Song Qinian. When assigning work, he had Gao Kunlun relay the messages directly.
Song Qinian thought that since their relationship was so strained, they would surely attend the premiere separately.
But to her surprise, on the day of the premiere, as she was getting ready to go downstairs and hail a taxi, she saw that black Maybach parked at the entrance of the complex.
Gao Kunlun stood by the rear door, smiling at Song Qinian. "Miss Song, please get in. Madam is waiting for you and Young Master."
Song Qinian got into the car without hesitation.
As soon as she got in, she saw a bouquet of baby's breath next to Shen Chiye. She knew it was undoubtedly for Lin Qiutong.
He was indeed deeply devoted to Lin Qiutong.
When they arrived at the cinema and alighted from the car, they heard Lin Qiutong's voice.
"A'yan..."
Lin Qiutong was wearing a black princess gown that day, looking beautiful and exquisite. As she ran towards Shen Chiye, she resembled an escaped princess eloping with her lover.
Shen Chiye felt annoyed and couldn't manage a smile for Lin Qiutong. He simply said, "You're wearing so little, aren't you cold?"
"I'm not cold. There will be photo and interview sessions soon, and I want to look beautiful on camera. Oh, you actually brought my favorite baby's breath! I love it so much."
While speaking, Lin Qiutong deliberately glanced at Song Qinian.
Song Qinian looked at her coldly, her expression unchanged.
Lin Qiutong felt quite smug.
Song Qinian, Song Qinian, seeing the man she loved give her favorite flowers to her rival must feel awful!
But this damned Song Qinian was truly audacious. She couldn't even scare her away by pretending to be a ghost. However, there would be plenty of time in the future. As long as she was alive, she wouldn't let Song Qinian have an easy time.
At this moment, Gu Zhiyan's assistant walked over.
"Mr. Shen, Madam, Sister Yan is waiting for you inside."
Song Qinian nodded and walked in without acknowledging Shen Chiye.
Seeing that Song Qinian had no intention of waiting for him, Shen Chiye's expression grew even gloomier. He said to Lin Qiutong beside him, "I'll go see my mother first."
"Okay, okay, go quickly. Aunt Yan has been waiting for you for quite a while. But remember, you have to watch the movie with me and have dinner with me."
After nodding, Shen Chiye went inside.
Song Qinian watched Shen Chiye's retreating back and gave the flowers in her hand a cold glance. Honestly, baby's breath was the flower she hated the most.
It was precisely because it was Song Qinian's favorite flower that she could force herself to look at it a few more times for Shen Chiye's sake.
A big star like Gu Zhiyan had her own lounge wherever she went.
Inside the lounge, Gu Zhiyan held Song Qinian's hands and examined them. "Tsk, you seem to have lost a lot of weight. Has that brat been bullying you?"
"Heh, how dare I..."
Shen Chiye was about to say, "How dare I bully her," but Song Qinian's sign language interrupted him.
"No, Mom... Actually, Shen Chiye and I are already divorced."
Shen Chiye's face immediately turned cold. Song Qinian was truly in a hurry to announce their divorce to everyone!
Gu Zhiyan had naturally heard about the significant matter of Song Qinian and Shen Chiye's divorce from the elderly madam. The reason she had invited Song Qinian and Shen Chiye together was to see their situation and whether there was any possibility of reconciliation.
Now, it seemed a bit uncertain.
After finishing her gestures, Song Qinian felt somewhat uneasy. She had finally managed to build a good relationship with Gu Zhiyan, and Gu Zhiyan had even given her such a generous gift. Getting a divorce from Shen Chiye now made her feel like an ungrateful person.
Unexpectedly, Gu Zhiyan chuckled and gently stroked her head. "If you're divorced, you're divorced. It's no big deal."
Song Qinian looked at Gu Zhiyan in disbelief.
Gu Zhiyan glanced coolly at her son, then turned to Song Qinian with a gentle smile. "Remember, men are just seasoning, not necessities."
Seasoning, Fifth Master Shen: "..."