Li Feng'an, as the director, exchanged pleasantries with Qin He, the investor.
Qin He's small belly was slightly prominent. People in the entertainment industry were astute; seeing her condition, no one offered her alcohol or disturbed her.
Qin He chatted only with Ming Chi and Ming Xue. Yin Zi sat beside them, occasionally exchanging glances with Ming Chi, appearing quite intimate.
Ming Xue recounted the events concerning the He family. Ming Chi sneered, "The He family is finished."
"You did it?" Qin He raised an eyebrow. "Or Uncle?"
"I had originally planned to act after returning, but Gu Qichen beat me to it," Ming Chi said indifferently.
Ming Xue, on the side, realized belatedly, "Brother, how did you know what happened to me at Qingda University! Don't tell me Sister reported me!"
Qin He laughed. "It has nothing to do with me. If I wanted to say something, I would do it openly, to your face, not by reporting you."
Qin He had long known that the Ming family had informants at Qingda University. As the Ming family's daughter, Ming Xue could not be left alone at school.
After a while, the people around them were mostly discussing today's most explosive news.
Song Nuan's indecent photos and videos were all over the internet, practically in everyone's hands.
Even the moles on her body were being counted.
"You really can't tell about that Song Nuan. She looks so pure, but who knew she was so dirty!"
"Yeah, in that video, she gathered men from Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. I wonder if she can summon a divine dragon, hahaha."
"Summon the divine oil, maybe."
The gossips lowered their voices, but when they got excited, they couldn't help but laugh.
Li Feng'an chuckled, "Alright, let's not discuss others."
Someone chimed in, "Director Li, it's a good thing we asked Jiang Huailin, the author of Jiang Yue Xing, to replace the cast! Otherwise, our drama might not even be broadcastable now!"
Previously, Song Nuan, relying on Gu Qichen's influence, had offended many people in the entertainment industry.
Especially the crew members. Many sets were connected, and several people present had been troubled by Song Nuan before, now looking gratified.
"Serves her right. I wonder if she'll have the face to act again."
"Even if she wanted to, who would hire her?"
"Although something like this happened, web dramas love this kind of hype and traffic. Maybe someone will find her."
"Hmm, I think she could venture into Japan. Her looks could still be popular there."
Amidst the discussions, after a while, everyone grew weary of the topic and started talking about the upcoming broadcast of Jiang Yue Xing.
Jiang Yue Xing was scheduled to be released on several video platforms at the end of the month, coinciding with the release of another very popular drama.
Qin He reclined on the sofa for a bit, then got up, intending to go to the restroom.
Near the restroom door in the private room, several crew members were chatting. Qin He felt a lack of privacy and went to the public restroom in the corridor.
As she finished washing her hands and stood up, she saw a dark shadow lunge towards her from behind.
Qin He frowned, warily picking up the white ceramic liquid soap bottle from the table.
When she saw the person's face in the mirror, she put the bottle down.
Yan Chen, a friend of Gu Qichen.
Qin He turned around. Yan Chen lunged forward and directly entered the women's restroom.
Qin He: "..."
A few seconds later, several men in black hurried over and rushed into the men's restroom.
They came out shortly after, glanced at the women's restroom, hesitated for a few seconds, and the leader politely asked Qin He, "Miss, did you just see a man go in there?"
Qin He's mouth twitched, and she pointed to the sign on the restroom. "What do you think?"
The man gave a sheepish smile and led his men away.
Qin He leisurely washed her hands. When she was done, Yan Chen also came out.
Qin He glanced at Yan Chen.
"Hey, He'er, thanks," Yan Chen said with a smile.
Qin He crossed her arms. "Yan Chen, isn't this Calaya Club yours? Why are you being chased like a rat on your own turf?"
Yan Chen scoffed. "It's my old man's people. Don't talk about my turf; even at the Yan family's place, I'd have to hide."
Qin He raised an eyebrow. "Are they trying to set you up on another blind date?"
Yan Chen nodded. "The eldest daughter of the Xu family has recently gone to the Hail City Xu Corporation branch. My grandfather insists I go back and accompany her. I barely interact with Xu Wanwan, yet both families' elders think we're having a secret affair! He'er, if I really liked her, would I need to have a secret affair?"
Qin He agreed wholeheartedly. "Indeed, the great Young Master Yan has a widespread reputation in Hail City. You certainly don't lack for romantic entanglements."
"He'er, you're slandering me!" Yan Chen blinked.
Qin He wiped her hands dry. "Wanwan is my best friend. Don't make a move on her."
"Am I that kind of person?!" Yan Chen leaned against the washbasin, his handsome face showing a hint of defiance. "Though I'm a bit of a scumbag, I only scumbag with scumbags. Two negatives make a positive. Someone like Xu Wanwan, who appears unrestrained but is deeply devoted, I wouldn't bother."
Qin He nodded. "That's good then."
She turned to go back to the private room, but Yan Chen blocked her path.
"Wait, before, at the Gu family's place, you always called me Brother Chen in front of Grandma Gu. Why are you calling me Yan Chen now?"
Qin He's gaze fell behind Yan Chen, then returned to him with a smile. "Brother Chen."
Yan Chen was amused. "Alright, call me again?"
Qin He smiled kindly. "Brother Chen, let's have a drink together sometime."
Yan Chen pondered for a moment. Qin He was Gu Qichen's person, and he was Gu Qichen's brother. They would indeed drink together in the future.
"Deal!"
Qin He turned and walked away.
Yan Chen heard a light cough behind him.
Turning around, he saw Gu Qichen and Xiao Liyan standing not far away.
Yan Chen felt a chill run down his neck and unconsciously touched it.
Xiao Liyan gave him a sympathetic look.
Gu Qichen sneered, his voice low and devoid of emotion as he enunciated each word, "Brother Chen, Brother?"
Yan Chen gasped!
"Why does it sound like you're cursing me to death!"
The three returned to the private room on the eighth floor. Gu Qichen requested the surveillance footage from the Calaya Club and watched it on a tablet.
"Don't worry, Qin He is in 503 on the fifth floor. I've already instructed the club's security to keep a close eye on that area. Nothing will happen to her," Yan Chen said with a smile. "After all, she called me Brother Chen."
Xiao Liyan covered his face and chuckled. "If it weren't for our twenty years of friendship, I think your club would be squeezed out of business by Gu's Corporation tomorrow."
As they chatted, Yan Chen looked at Gu Qichen with gossip in his eyes. "Qichen, have you seen the news about Song Nuan?"
Gu Qichen's expression was calm. "Yu Jing told me, but I haven't seen it."
Yan Chen nodded. "It's better not to. If I had a woman like that, I'd be disgusted for days. You, with your洁癖, would be even more unbearable."
Gu Qichen looked at the tablet.
When he heard the news today, he immediately understood that the blood on the sheets that day was fake.
Song Nuan had meticulously "packaged" herself, hoping to get a good price from him.
Xiao Liyan had also seen the news and looked at Gu Qichen. "Qichen, I think you should get a medical check-up."
Gu Qichen looked up. "Hmm?"
"Song Nuan plays too rough. What if she has some disease—"
Gu Qichen looked at the tablet. "No need."
"No need for what?" Yan Chen stopped mid-sentence, his eyes widening. "Gu Qichen, you mean after all these years with Song Nuan, you never slept with her?"
Gu Qichen's expression was placid. Since the blood was fake, the matter of having relations was most likely fake as well.