Passionate Love After Marriage With The White Moonlight Movie Queen

Chapter 8: There's No Need To Rush

"Bang!"

Shen Qingzhi speared one of the strawberries on the plate with a fork, imagining it to be Gu Jinrong herself, and forcefully snapped it into two pieces.

"Who cares about you? You're an international movie star. Even the tiniest piece of news about you spreads across the entire internet. Go ask anyone in the entertainment industry, and they'll all know about it."

For a moment, her tone became sarcastically polite*, indicating that they were extremely angry.

*T/N: Sheng Qingzhi used 'nin' (您), a more formal and respectful way to say 'you' instead of 'ni' (你)

Gu Jinrong didn't provoke her further and quickly changed the topic, going along with the flow.

"Sorry for being abrupt, but what I just mentioned wasn't about visiting my parents, but rather going to Qingqing's place."

"Oh, so that's what you meant. Heh... hehe." Shen Qingzhi seized the opportunity to point out the flaw in Gu Jinrong's words, as if trying to make up for her own misunderstanding.

"That's my mother. You should still address her as 'Auntie,' just like before."

Gu Jinrong's slender fingers gripped the utensils, her brow furrowed with a hint of dilemma.

"But if that's the case, what about Mom... I mean Auntie? What if they suspect something between us?"

"Well, I can handle it on my end. My main concern is that they might pressure you again."

Listen, how considerate and thoughtful this is, truly thinking of others.

Although Shen Qingzhi was reluctant, remembering the initial intention of her rushed marriage and the need to ask for help from Gu Jinrong, she couldn't help but soften her tone.

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"I'll go back and inform them myself first, and then see when you're available."

Gu Jinrong glanced at the notes on her phone and said, "I have some matters to handle at the company this morning, but I'll be free at noon."

Shen Qingzhi was taken aback. She didn't expect it to be so urgent.

"There's no need to rush like this. How about I go back home and report first, and we can discuss the visit later."

The topic was temporarily set aside, and Gu Jinrong's claim of having something to do in the morning turned out to be true. After a simple breakfast, she quickly tidied up the table and hurriedly left the house.

Shen Qingzhi prepared to go home but since she doesn't get along with her, she declined the offer of a "free ride".

After Gu Jinrong left, instead of immediately leaving, Shen Qingzhi opened her phone and scrolled through Weibo for a while, as part of her daily heart-strengthening training.

Unlike other celebrities who disconnect from the internet when facing criticism, out of sight and out of mind.

Shen Qingzhi had been facing constant criticism for 28 out of 30 days in a month.

For someone who enjoyed surfing the internet, being cut off for such a long time was truly unbearable for her.

As she put it: Since it was unavoidable, she would face it bravely.

So, checking her own news every day became an essential long-term activity, aptly named "heart-strengthening training."

At this moment, she skillfully typed her full name in the search bar, took a calm breath, and prepared to face all kinds of overwhelming black comments.

[Today is also a day to confess my love to my wife, Shen Qingzhi, with her stunning beauty. *Picture*]

[Watching "Love in the City" for the third time, Qingzhi is so talented, Shen Qingzhi is such a great actress! *Picture*]

[It's been three days since Shen Qingzhi last posted a selfie, missing her, missing her, missing her.]

It's quite magical that she received dozens of comments on the square, and surprisingly, there were no black comments.

The front row was filled with fans praising her beauty, creating such a harmonious atmosphere that she momentarily thought she had mistyped her name for someone else.

However, the photos posted by fans were unmistakably her, with remarkable recognizability. There is no other person in the entertainment industry with such exceptional looks.

Is something going on? Could it be that the company has changed its strategy?

Shen Qingzhi pondered seriously while holding her phone and found it unlikely.

The only person in the company who cares about her public image is her manager, Song Ling. The company management wouldn't spend extra money to maintain her reputation.

The entertainment industry relies on the flow of traffic, and both red and black traffic is also red.

Ultimately, the company signs artists to make money, and she understands that it's a mutual exchange of benefits.

As for Song Ling, if she had the ability to control online public opinion like this, she wouldn't be managing a third-tier artist like Shen Qingzhi.

So, who could it be?

Shen Qingzhi analyzed her popularity in the entertainment industry and felt that it was unlikely for someone to go to such lengths for charity out of boredom.

Although the Shen family had some wealth, they had no connection to the entertainment industry. Madam. Shen would rather have her retire from the industry and wouldn't bother with such things.

Could it be her?

In her mind, a familiar figure with such strength in the entertainment industry became clearer. Just as that person was about to turn around, she suddenly knocked her head, making a crisp sound.

Why was she being so presumptuous again?

Why couldn't she change her habit of overthinking things?

The three major illusions in life: carving on cigarettes and inhaling it in your lungs*!

*used to describe keeping something in mind. (not sure why three though)

At this moment, the spacious apartment was quiet with only Shen Qingzhi present, but she didn't seem as eager to leave as before.

She glanced at the sink and noticed that Gu Jinrong had hurriedly left without even cleaning the utensils.

Feeling a bit bored, she surprisingly took the initiative to be industrious for once.

The cushions on the sofa had fallen down, changing their appearance since she arrived.

With the disarray, it wouldn't look like a model home anymore.

She stared at it for a moment and then meticulously restored each item in the room to its original position.

After completing everything, she felt something peculiar in her heart. So, deliberately, she flipped one of the cushions, making the previously symmetrical pattern become asymmetrical.

After this little act of fussing, she finally felt relieved.

When a person temporarily doesn't have to work, it's easy to waste time.

Shen Qingzhi had just received an email informing her that, due to an accident yesterday, she only had one magazine shoot and one red carpet event scheduled for the following week.

Temporary breaks are often welcomed by many workers, but for rising artists, it can be detrimental.

However, Shen Qingzhi had encountered such situations before and emphasized maintaining a stable mindset.

There are advantages to having free time, like now, as she had plenty of leisure time to spend at Gu Jinrong's house.

Although she hadn't accomplished much during this free time.

When she finally dragged herself home, it was nearing noon.

The Shen' family's apartment was located in a bustling area, conveniently close to Shen Qingzhi's company.

Shen Hanzhi, on the other hand, was usually busy with work and had her own place, so she didn't often come here.

As a result, there had been a long period when Shen Qingzhi was the only one at home. However, the atmosphere became lively when her parents returned from their trip a few days ago.

But being an independent adult, Shen Qingzhi didn't particularly enjoy this kind of liveliness.

For example, now...

"Yao'er*, you're home! Come and taste the sweet and sour spare ribs Mommy made."

*幺儿" (yāo ér) is a term of endearment used to refer to a younger child, particularly a younger son. It is a colloquial expression commonly used in some Chinese dialects and has a similar meaning to "little one" or "little child

As soon as Shen Qingzhi entered the house, she saw Shen Wangshu approaching with a plate of dark and sticky spare ribs, immediately feeding her a piece without hesitation.

Although the Shen family had hired a cook, Shen Wangshu inexplicably developed an interest in cooking recently, much to the dismay of the other family members.

Shen Qingzhi wanted to avoid it, but she happened to bump into Shen Qiong coming out of the study.

It was almost summer, and just her presence seemed to cool the house by a few degrees.

"Why are you hiding? Your mommy asked you to eat, so eat obediently."

Why don't you eat it yourself?

Shen Qingzhi silently complained in her mind but ultimately succumbed to her mother's authority and took the spare ribs.

However, as soon as she took a bite, her face instantly contorted like a bitter gourd.

Struggling to swallow the ribs under Shen Qiong's piercing gaze, tears almost welled up in her eyes.

"Mommy, why are these spare ribs so bitter?"

Shen Wangshu couldn't believe when she heard the words: "How could it be bitter? I clearly added a lot of sugar." 

Taking a shallow taste herself, she adds: "Oh, I might have mistaken soy sauce for vinegar and added too much."

Shen Qingzhi:...

Shen Wangshu carries her creation back to the kitchen, but within a few seconds, she turns around and returns.

"I knew something was wrong. It turns out we ran out of vinegar at home. Wife, why don't you go outside and buy a bottle of vinegar?"

Dressed in casual clothes, Shen Qiong gives a stern glance to her daughter, "Did you hear that? Your Mommy wants you to go buy a bottle of vinegar."

Shen Qingzhi: ?

Am I her wife, or are you her wife?

Shen Wangshu seems to be more affectionate towards their daughter. When she saw Shen Qingzhi looking unwilling, she glares at Shen Qiong.

"Don't stay at home all the time. Go out and move around."

Shen Qiong doesn't dare to defy her own wife, but also doesn't forget to drag their daughter into the water.

"Mm, Shen Qingzhi and I will go out together, and while we're at it, she can report on her blind date yesterday."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingzhi immediately feels overwhelmed and hastily hands over their identification documents.

"Forget it, Mom, you rest at home. I'll go buy the vinegar alone. Here's the household registration document, please keep it safe."

As Shen Qingzhi steps out, they only take her mobile phone. After walking a few steps, they hear the sound of a WeChat message notification.

It's a friend push notification from Shen Hanzhi, and there's a note attached: "Your wife's WeChat."

Shen Qingzhi glanced at the rabbit jelly avatar on the push notification card and snorted before turning off the phone screen.

After a few seconds, another message notification appeared, this time it was a friend request.

The chubby rabbit jelly design once again caught her eye, and secretly she thought: "What a pest, I won't add it."

However, her finger pressed "Accept" at the same time.

Shen Qingzhi: ...

Before she could dwell on it for too long, a message arrived from the other side.

Have You Eaten A Bunny Today?: Qingqing, I just came across a group of cute food pictures, do you like them? Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3.

Shen Qingzhi looked at the various angles of those chubby and round white rabbits, so cute and bouncy, each one shiny and glossy.

She blinked and saved each of these pictures one by one, as if afraid of being discovered by someone. Then she put on a serious face and typed.

Makabaka*: It's going alright.

*a character in a Chinese children's TV series "Baby In The Garden"

She believed her tone was serious enough, but with that not-so-serious ID, it lacked some seriousness.

When people are online, they tend to wear a mask.

Just like Gu Jinrong, who could have such a cute ID despite being mischievous.

So, as a serious person, even if Shen Qingzhi came up with a not-so-serious ID, it was... reasonable, right?

Shen Qingzhi convinced herself at lightning speed in her mind and continued to maintain a stern expression like an old party cadre.

Makabaka: Didn't you have work this morning? Are you slacking off?

Have You Eaten A Bunny Today?: Work also requires a balance between work and rest. If you like this kind of jelly, shall I make it for you when I get home?"

"I'll make it for you when I get home.

This conversation inexplicably resembles an everyday banter between an old married couple. Shen Qingzhi struggled to press each letter on the screen.

Makabaka: No need, it's too childish, not suitable for me.

Gu Jinrong stared at the square Chinese characters on the mobile screen. In her mind, she could vividly picture the girl on the other end of the screen, with a proud face pretending to be serious.

A smile appeared on Gu Jinrong's lips, and even the corners of her eyes and eyebrows seemed to be brushed by a gentle breeze, startling Alice next to her, who thought she was seeing things.

They had been working together for many years, and they considered each other trusted friends.

Despite Gu Jinrong's gentle and easygoing appearance, she was actually more indifferent than anyone else.

Apart from polite smiles in necessary situations, it was rare to see her genuinely happy.

Is playing with a phone really that enjoyable?

Alice suddenly remembered the phone call from last night and had a sudden realization: Could it be Shen Qingzhi again? A Woman in love, huh, heh.

As Gu Jinrong and Shen Qingzhi finished exchanging messages, she turned around to find Alice staring in her direction, lost in thought.

In just a second, the person who was filled with tenderness a moment ago switched gears and said in a businesslike manner, "Rest time is over, let's continue our discussion. I've read all those scripts, and personally, I prefer 'Divine Beings'."

Seeing Gu Jinrong switch states so quickly, Alice had countless criticisms in her mind but could only keep them to herself for now.

She flipped through the scripts in front of her and continued from Gu Jinrong's words.

"Just based on the storytelling, indeed 'Divine Beings' is the most exciting.

"But if we were to make this drama, there would be a big problem. It's extremely difficult to find the other lead actress for 'Divine Beings'.

"I've looked into the actresses in China who are in a similar position as you, but they are not quite suitable.

"After all, this is our first drama investment in the country, and we need to consider various factors."

Gu Jinrong naturally understood Alice's implications in her words.

The supporting female role, Xiao Feng, in 'Divine Beings' was a foreign girl. She was young but had a rich and complex character, exquisite beauty, and an exotic charm. With all these requirements combined, it was indeed challenging to find an actress.

An image of a vibrant and flamboyant young girl appeared in Gu Jinrong's mind. After a moment of silence, she spoke up.

"If I can find a suitable actress for Xiao Feng, would you be willing to shoot 'Divine Beings'?"

Alice, seeing Gu Jinrong's serious expression, replied, "Of course, but... do you have someone in mind?"

"It depends on whether she's willing or not."

Author's Note:

Random 50 red envelopes.