readsfreenovel Chapter 260 Powerful Financial Backing
Chapter 260 Powerful Financial Backing
Chapter 260 Powerful Financial Backer
At this moment, Tan Haoyu couldn't help but feel fortunate that he had met Zhu Ziqing again.
Although Zhu Ziqing's amnesia caused him great pain, his longing for her surged like a tidal wave. Even though she was right in front of him, it felt as if they were separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.
Tan Haoyu released Zhu Ziqing completely, a helpless smile on his lips. He took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly, yet still gentle: "I'm sorry, Ziqing, I lost my temper just now. I promise, it will never happen again."
After saying that, he slowly turned around and walked out of the room step by step. His back looked lonely and desolate, and every step seemed to be tearing at his heart.
Zhu Ziqing stared at his retreating figure, a voice raging within her, trying to break free, yet instantly falling silent. She should have been furious, for being used as a substitute and forcibly kissed, but she couldn't muster any anger. She simply stared blankly at Tan Haoyu's back, unable to move for a long time.
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The atmosphere at the breakfast table was so oppressive it was almost suffocating.
Tan Haoyu's face was gloomy, his eyes as cold as ice, completely ignoring Tan Xiaoxuan and Xiao Qingqing. His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a "tap-tap" sound that sounded particularly jarring.
Sitting opposite her, Tan Xiaoxuan keenly sensed that something was wrong with Tan Haoyu. She frowned, thinking to herself, "Why is the atmosphere so strange?" She glanced at Xiao Qingqing and found that the little girl had also noticed something was amiss, and was carefully scooping fruit from her plate with a spoon.
Tan Xiaoxuan sighed, deciding not to stay in this atmosphere for too long. She put down her cutlery and said softly, "Qingqing, your aunt has to go now and will be back in a couple of days."
Little Qingqing looked up. In the past, she would have been reluctant to leave, but today she waved goodbye very happily: "Okay, Auntie, don't worry, I have Big Qingqing to keep me company!"
Tan Xiaoxuan paused for a moment, then muttered softly, "Now that she has a mother, she doesn't want her little aunt anymore." She felt a little uneasy, but more than that, she was worried. She glanced guiltily at Tan Haoyu, afraid that her good intentions yesterday had backfired and that Tan Haoyu would find out about what she had said.
Tan Xiaoxuan quickly got up, ready to escape the oppressive atmosphere at the breakfast table. She didn't want to see Tan Haoyu's gloomy face, much less get caught up in this inexplicable storm.
Tan Haoyu was supposed to go on a business trip, but he appeared at the breakfast table early in the morning, which greatly surprised Tan Xiaoxuan. He had been with Zhu Ziqing last night, yet this morning he seemed so different. Tan Xiaoxuan's heart sank; she guessed something must have happened between the two of them to cause this strange atmosphere this morning.
She's become very clever; whenever something involves her sister-in-law, she'll stay far away. She doesn't want to get involved.
Tan Xiaoxuan walked quickly out of the restaurant, silently praying, "I hope Haoyu won't be angry because of yesterday. I was only doing it for his own good..."
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"KA!" The atmosphere on the set of the TV series was so tense it was almost suffocating.
The director had yelled "Cut!" countless times, and Tan Xiaoxuan (Aimee) finally ran out of patience. She stood in front of the camera, her eyes filled with exhaustion and impatience.
Li Zifeng, standing next to him, also looked embarrassed, his eyes darting away from time to time.
"Li Zifeng, what's with that expression? Kissing scenes aren't like eating people, what's with that miserable look on your face?" The director finally couldn't hold back anymore and exploded, his tone full of dissatisfaction. He didn't think much of Li Zifeng's acting skills and appearance, but he held back from saying it out loud.
Li Zifeng gave an awkward laugh, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes. He leaned close to the director's ear and whispered, "Director, could you please cut this kissing scene? I... I really can't act it out."
The director paused for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Why? This scene is very important; cutting it will affect the plot."
Li Zifeng sighed and said softly, "After the last scandal, the company explicitly forbade me from having any contact with Aimee. I'm afraid this scene will cause trouble again..."
He paused, a hint of suspicion in his eyes: "I think Aimee had the screenwriter add this kissing scene; she just wants to get involved with me again. Director, you don't know, Aimee has a terrible temper and a powerful background; I can't afford to offend her..."
Tan Xiaoxuan, standing to the side, had already heard Li Zifeng's complaints. Her anger flared instantly, but out of professional ethics, she suppressed it. Li Zifeng's disdainful attitude made her feel slighted; she glared at him fiercely, raised the prop sword in her hand, and pressed it against Li Zifeng's throat.
"Say that again? You think I'm giving you a chance by acting out a kissing scene?" Tan Xiaoxuan's voice was as cold as ice, her eyes full of mockery.
Li Zifeng trembled with fright and stammered, "I...I didn't mean that..."
Tan Xiaoxuan sneered, her tone tinged with disdain: "You think I'm disgusted by acting in kissing scenes with you? Let me tell you, I've seen plenty of men, many more outstanding than you!"
She paused, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes: "My 'domineering older brother' and my future husband Liu Zhidong, aren't they both men among men? What are you, Li Zifeng, anyway?"
Tan Xiaoxuan couldn't help but smile as she recalled Liu Zhidong's bravery and masculinity. She found Liu Zhidong very handsome, especially his cool and aloof demeanor that rarely revealed his emotions, which fascinated her more and more.
"If it weren't for me, Liu Zhidong might never have found a girlfriend in his life and would have remained a bachelor forever," Tan Xiaoxuan thought to herself, a smug smile on her face.
She straightened her chest slightly, thinking to herself with high self-esteem: "I am beautiful, smart and quick-witted, and excellent in every way. Only a woman like me is worthy of Liu Zhidong."
The atmosphere on set was already tense.
Tan Xiaoxuan (Aimee) stood in front of the camera with an icy gaze, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the director's suggestion to let Li Zifeng practice his acting again.
"Director, I'm not here to watch people practice acting." Tan Xiaoxuan's voice was cold and firm. "Either we do another take, or we replace the actor. I don't have time to waste here."
The director paused, knowing Tan Xiaoxuan's temper; even he had to give her some leeway. He sighed and said softly, "Aimee, calm down. Li Zifeng didn't do it on purpose..."
Tan Xiaoxuan interrupted him without hesitation: "I don't have time to waste with him. I have more important things to do."
The crew members present were unaware of Aimee's true identity, only knowing that she was signed to Sunshine Entertainment. Sunshine Entertainment primarily signs newcomers with acting skills or potential, rarely signing anyone lightly, but once signed, they provide full protection for their artists. Aimee's signing was speculated to be backed by a powerful financial backer, but no one knew who that backer was.