Song Qinian didn't understand what Shen Chi'an meant.
Was he asking for her opinion on Lin Qiutong's visit?
Or was he asking about his rejection of Lin Qiutong?
Seeing his attitude towards Lin Qiutong, she really wanted to confirm something. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Are you..."
A flicker of anticipation appeared in Shen Chi'an's dark eyes.
"Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?"
Song Qinian couldn't bring herself to ask in the end. After all, given their current relationship, it didn't seem appropriate to inquire about his personal life.
Shen Chi'an's expression immediately turned cold. Angrily, he said, "Eat, eat, eat! I'm not a pig who only knows how to eat all day!"
Song Qinian: "..."
For the next few days, Shen Chi'an worked in his hospital room every day. He didn't want to bother with Song Qinian and simply ignored her.
Song Qinian, however, was happy to have some peace and quiet. She just missed Zanze terribly and wondered when Shen Chi'an would agree to see him.
Just as Song Qinian was passing her days looking at Zanze's photos, Gu Zhiyan approached her.
"Niannian, do you still remember the variety show contract you signed with me before? My friend was ill then, and the show was put on hold for two years. Now that he's recovered and you're back, we can officially start filming."
If Gu Zhiyan hadn't mentioned it, Song Qinian would have forgotten. However, she remembered that the variety show seemed to be a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law show, and she and Gu Zhiyan...
were no longer in that relationship.
As if sensing Song Qinian's thoughts, Gu Zhiyan smiled and said, "Niannian, it was clearly stated in black and white back then. You're not planning to back out, are you?"
Song Qinian shook her head. Gu Zhiyan had been so good to her; she would naturally do what she promised.
"I don't intend to back out, it's just..."
"It's just that you're with Li Junshen now, right?"
Song Qinian pursed her lips. Although she and Shen Chi'an hadn't gone to the civil affairs bureau to get their divorce certificate, two years had passed, and their marriage had long since ended.
"No one outside knows who your wife is. If I say you're my daughter-in-law, then you are. Moreover, by the time the show airs after filming, there will be a long period. Who knows what might happen during this time?"
Song Qinian felt that Gu Zhiyan's words were implying something, but she had signed the contract herself. It would be bad for everyone if she reneged now. After much deliberation, Song Qinian agreed.
However, she hoped that the recording process would be kept confidential from the outside world, and that Li Junshen and Shen Chi'an would not find out.
Yet, anything that happened in Jinghua City, anything concerning Song Qinian, could not be hidden from Shen Chi'an.
When Shen Chi'an heard that Song Qinian was going to participate in a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law variety show with Gu Zhiyan, he was immediately in a good mood. He made a call to the old house in front of Song Qinian.
"I want to see that little brat. Have Shen Keqin and Zhang Qiaoqiao bring the little brat to a hotel near the hospital."
Zanze was still young, and there were many germs in the hospital. Shen Chi'an naturally wouldn't let his son's son be infected.
After Shen Chi'an hung up the phone, he commanded Song Qinian, "Go and get me a black suit and a red tie. I need to go out."
Song Qinian's heart was filled with anticipation. She quickly found the clothes and handed them to Shen Chi'an, then cautiously asked, "Who are you going to see? Wen Ziqian?"
Shen Chi'an gave Song Qinian a cold glance. "Wen Ziqian is already eight years old. He's not a little brat."
Younger than Wen Ziqian?
Could it really be Zanze?
Thinking of this, Song Qinian couldn't help but feel excited. But she was afraid that if she directly said she wanted to see Zanze, Shen Chi'an wouldn't let her go, so she tried to trick him. "Your health has just recovered, and it's quite dangerous for you to go out alone. How about... I accompany you?"
Shen Chi'an sneered and snatched the clothes from Song Qinian's hand. As he walked towards the dressing room, he said coldly, "Since when have you cared so much about me? When someone is being overly attentive, they're up to no good."
Song Qinian: "..."
A moment later, Shen Chi'an came out in his changed clothes. He had been recuperating in the hospital these past few days, and his stomach had improved considerably. His spirits and complexion were also excellent.
Wearing a suit and a tie, he looked exceptionally like an elite.
"Tie my tie for me."
Let alone tying his tie, at this moment, if Shen Chi'an had asked Song Qinian to put on his socks and shoes, she would have done it.
Seeing Song Qinian's gentle demeanor, Shen Chi'an looked down at her. "Why are you so obedient today? When I asked you to take care of me before, you seemed completely unwilling."
Song Qinian put on a fawning smile. "How could that be? It's my honor to take care of CEO Shen. I'm doing it willingly!"
Shen Chi'an snorted and said no more.
After getting dressed, Shen Chi'an walked out. Seeing that he had no intention of letting her go with him, Song Qinian was extremely anxious.
"Um... CEO Shen..."
"I want to drink barley tea. When I get back, it should be kept at 45 degrees Celsius."
Watching Shen Chi'an leave the ward, Song Qinian felt utterly dejected. As expected, Shen Chi'an had no intention of taking her with him.
That scoundrel, he took his son away, and now he wouldn't even let her see him.
Bastard!
He deserved to have stomach pain!
I curse him to be bald by thirty, have a big round beer belly, become corpulent in middle age, and miserable in old age!
"Are you cursing me in your heart?"
Shen Chi'an, who had already left, suddenly returned. When Song Qinian saw him, her eyes lit up. She immediately suppressed her emotions and chuckled, "No, how would I dare to curse CEO Shen!"
Shen Chi'an seemed not to notice Song Qinian's reddened eyes. He snorted, "I suddenly don't want barley tea anymore. Later, I want to go to a hotel to eat something good. You'll have to serve me. Let's go!"
Song Qinian's mood instantly cleared up. Fearing that Shen Chi'an would change his mind at any moment, she quickly followed him.
Song Qinian was eager to see Zanze. To ensure Zanze saw his most beautiful mother, she quickly put on some makeup on the way to the hotel.
Seeing her like this, Shen Chi'an's jealousy flared. When they were together, she had never been so excited or so meticulously dressed when meeting him.
"Hmph. If you didn't know, one would think you were going to have a secret rendezvous with a lover, not accompanying me to see someone."
Song Qinian dared not offend Shen Chi'an at this moment. She smiled and tried to appease him, "Am I not afraid of embarrassing you?"
"Heh..."
Good one, Song Qinian. Now you can lie so smoothly without even a draft!
To see Zanze, Shen Chi'an specifically asked Gao Kunlun to book a room. When Song Qinian and Shen Chi'an arrived at the room, Zanze was wearing a little black suit with a red bowtie, looking cute and gentlemanly.
Zanze hadn't seen Song Qinian for a long time. The moment he saw her, Zanze pouted, reached out his hands towards her, and cried out "Wow!"