Lin Lanxing was a soft-hearted person to begin with, especially towards those she cared about.
Seeing those photos, and seeing Shen Qiwen appear at Lin Qiutong's home, the reason she was so furious was mainly because Lin Qiutong was a sister she cared about.
She could accept Shen Qiwen cheating on her with others, but not Lin Qiutong.
However, upon learning that Lin Qiutong was pregnant with Shen ChiYan's child, and seeing Lin Qiutong take such a big risk to keep the baby to be with Shen ChiYan.
Then seeing these photos and recalling the bits and pieces between the sisters, although she didn't say it out loud, she had already forgiven Lin Qiutong in her heart.
After the two left the Lin family together, Lin Qiutong grabbed Lin Lanxing's hand at the door. Lin Lanxing still felt a little awkward and shook off Lin Qiutong's hand, saying, "Don't think I've forgiven you just because I ate the pork ribs you picked for me. Whether those photos are real or not, Shen Qiwen is your brother-in-law now, and you should keep your distance from him."
Lin Qiutong knew Lin Lanxing was soft-hearted and took her hand again, "I'm sorry, Xingxing, but I can assure you that there is nothing between Shen Qiwen and me."
She paused, then added, "Actually, it's not Shen Qiwen I trust, but you. He's your husband, and he loves you so much. As your sister, he'll definitely keep my secret. Otherwise, how would I dare to tell him something so important?"
Lin Lanxing's expression softened a little, and she spoke hesitantly, "Then what do you plan to do? What if Shen ChiYan doesn't acknowledge this child?"
Lin Qiutong held Lin Lanxing's hand tightly, looking at her with utmost sincerity, "So, only you can help me now."
"Me?"
Lin Qiutong nodded and told Lin Lanxing her plan. Her expression was more serious and earnest than ever before, "Xingxing, I'm risking almost everything I have this time. It can only succeed, not fail. Otherwise, I'll lose everything and be infamous for eternity."
Indeed, if Shen ChiYan were not married, this would merely be an emotional entanglement between two people. But now, Shen ChiYan was a married man, and Lin Qiutong was essentially breaking up a marriage.
If this matter blew up, Lin Qiutong's reputation would be ruined, whether in the entertainment industry or in wealthy circles.
Lin Qiutong was desperate, so how could Lin Lanxing stand by and do nothing?
"I understand."
Upon hearing Lin Lanxing's words, Lin Qiutong hugged her, tears streaming down her face, "Xingxing, thank you..."
Lin Lanxing sighed and gently hugged Lin Qiutong back. "Brother is gone. I hope our whole family can be happy, but I hope even more that if you fail, you can pick yourself up. It's just a man. There are thousands of good men in the world; there's no need to be so hung up on him."
Lin Qiutong didn't speak. If she could let go, she would have done so long ago and wouldn't have suffered for so long.
Looking at Lin Qiutong's stubbornness, Lin Lanxing didn't know how else to persuade her, so she could only think of ways to help her.
In the afternoon, Lin Lanxing went to the Shen family's old mansion. After the old lady woke from her nap, she was with Zianzan in the garden, watching flowers and basking in the sun. Seeing Lin Lanxing enter, she beckoned her over.
"Lanxing, shouldn't you and Qiwen be considering having a child?"
Lin Lanxing was struggling with how to bring up the topic when the old lady brought it up first. Lin Lanxing intentionally said, "I'm a little scared of having children."
The old lady looked at Lin Lanxing in surprise, "What do you mean? What's there to be afraid of about having a child?"
"I've seen so many pregnant women suffer from terrible morning sickness. My sister can't eat anything, and even drinking a little congee..."
Before she could finish, Lin Lanxing covered her mouth exaggeratedly, as if she had said something she shouldn't have.
The old lady naturally heard Lin Lanxing's words and asked curiously, "Qiu Tong is pregnant?"
Lin Lanxing hesitated for a long time before reluctantly nodding, "Pregnancy is too difficult. It's even more painful when you have no one to accompany you during pregnancy."
The old lady couldn't say much about the younger generation's affairs, especially concerning an outsider.
Lin Lanxing waited for a long time, but seeing that the old lady didn't ask further, she became anxious.
Her original plan was for the old lady to ask questions, and she would then naturally bring up the matter between Shen ChiYan and Lin Qiutong. Now that the old lady was distracting Zianzan, she didn't know how to continue the topic.
Thinking of something, Lin Lanxing walked over to Zianzan and playfully asked, "Zianzan, do you want a little brother or sister?"
The old lady, being sharp, seemed to sense something and her brow furrowed. She said lightly, "Ah Yan and Nian Nian love each other so much. If they want a second child, they can have one anytime."
Lin Lanxing's expression froze. She didn't want to play word games with the old lady, so she got straight to the point, "Grandma, actually my sister is carrying ChiYan's child."
As expected, the next second, the old lady's face darkened instantly. "Zhang Ma, take Zianzan over there to play first."
Zhang Ma, hearing such earth-shattering news, was also incredibly shocked. Subconsciously, she still believed that Shen ChiYan would not do anything to betray Song Qinian.
"Zianzan, come, Grandma Zhang will take you to see the tulips."
After Zhang Ma took Zianzan away, the old lady looked at Lin Lanxing indifferently. Her aged but sharp eyes made Lin Lanxing a little afraid.
"Ah Yan has only one child, and that is Zianzan."
"No... it's not... Last time ChiYan brother got drunk and had a relationship with my sister, and then my sister got pregnant. Grandma, you also know that my sister has only liked ChiYan brother since she was little. I hope you can help her."
...
Song Qinian and Shen Keqin went to visit Gu Zhiyan on set and bought coffee for everyone in the crew.
When they arrived, Gu Zhiyan was filming, so Shen Keqin ran off to get autographs and take photos with the other resting celebrities.
By the time Song Qinian finished a phone call, she had already gotten acquainted with everyone.
As she was on her period, Song Qinian's flow was heavy, requiring her to go to the restroom to change sanitary pads frequently. Seeing that Shen Keqin was busy, she sent a message and went to the restroom directly.
Just as she came out of the restroom, Song Qinian heard Gu Zhiyan's voice, "Xie Luofeng, what's wrong with you today? Are you on your period? Why are you being so sarcastic?"
Song Qinian was taken aback. What was going on?
Mom and Director Xie were arguing?
"You've been getting very close to Liang Lekang lately, eating out, working out, and even going to the movies together! Aren't you afraid of being photographed by paparazzi?"
"We have clean consciences, so we're not afraid of shadows."
"Heh... a clean conscience, you say. Then why are you afraid to eat, work out, and watch movies with me? Or is it that your conscience isn't clean?"
Gu Zhiyan was speechless and her head throbbed.
Xie Luofeng, impatient, pulled Gu Zhiyan into the space between himself and the wall, his deep eyes staring intently at her, and said word by word, "Gu Zhiyan, you know very well in your heart that I like you..."