Qin Qiao'er had been sitting in the restaurant with the twins for five minutes when Song Qianqian sashayed up to them. She eyed the twins disdainfully, as if she'd spotted something filthy. "These are your two kids? Such bad manners! They don't even know how to greet their auntie when they see me?"
"Song Qianqian, what do you want? You're not welcome here," Qin Qiao'er said, her face darkening. She glared at Song Qianqian and shielded the twins beside her. Undeterred by the hostility, Song Qianqian casually took a seat opposite Qin Qiao'er.
With a beaming smile, she said, "Of course I'm here to bond with my own sister. Why, aren't you happy? Could it be that you, Qin Qiao'er, are so unfilial that you don't even want your kids to know where their roots are?"
"How I raise my kids is my business. It's not up to you, Song Qianqian, to butt in." Seeing Song Qianqian act as if they were just catching up, Qin Qiao'er frowned deeply. She really didn't want to clash with Song Qianqian in front of the twins and give them a bad impression of the Song family. After all, the Song family was still related to the twins by blood.
Just as Qin Qiao'er had this thought of wanting to give the best to the twins, someone always came to ruin it. She stared coldly at Song Qianqian. "Song Qianqian, if you're smart, leave now. You can't bear the consequences of angering me."
"What consequences will there be if I anger you? Being kicked out of the crew or getting beaten up? Qin Qiao'er, no matter how much you don't want to admit it, you have Song family blood in you. As long as I'm alive, you have to call me sister, and your sons have to call me auntie... Not even time can change this." Song Qianqian looked at Qin Qiao'er triumphantly.
Seeing Qin Qiao'er at a loss for words, Song Qianqian finally felt elated. The bad luck she'd suffered recently vanished in an instant.
"You—" Qin Qiao'er's eyes welled up with angry tears, but she couldn't refute.
Tu Qinqin, who had gone to order food, came back. When she saw Song Qianqian, her expression darkened immediately. Unlike Qin Qiao'er, she had no scruples. She kicked over a stool and watched as Song Qianqian fell to the ground in a mess. Standing over Song Qianqian, Tu Qinqin said, "Song Qianqian, who gave you the nerve to show up in front of me?"
"Qiao'er may have to be cautious, but I, Tu Qinqin, don't have so many concerns. If I want to deal with you, Song Qianqian, I will." Tu Qinqin suddenly reached out and pinched Song Qianqian's chin threateningly. "I heard you got the role in this crew through connections. I wonder how powerful those connections of yours are..."
"Don't touch me!" Song Qianqian flinched visibly and then angrily slapped Tu Qinqin's hand away. Instantly, she played the innocent victim. "I just came here to say hello to my relatives when I saw them. Qin Qiao'er, Tu Qinqin, don't go too far."
"Compared to what you've done in the past, I don't think I'm going too far at all."
Tu Qinqin retorted coldly, enjoying the sight of Song Qianqian's distorted expression. In terms of family connections, the Song family was getting weaker day by day, and it couldn't be the capital for her to go head - to - head with Qin Qiao'er and Tu Qinqin. In terms of acting skills, Song Qianqian refused to think about it. But one thing was for sure: she couldn't be kicked out of this crew.
Song Qianqian was already fed up with the days when she wanted something but had no money. She glared at Qin Qiao'er fiercely, rolled her eyes, and sashayed away. Qin Qiao'er and Tu Qinqin both breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they'd gotten rid of this sticky gum.
"Don't worry about her. Let's just enjoy our meal. Chenchen, Wanwan, quickly try the signature dishes of this restaurant." Tu Qinqin motioned for Qin Qiao'er and the others to sit down and watched as the waiter quickly served the dishes.
Qin Qiao'er and the twins nodded obediently.
After leaving the restaurant, Song Qianqian met up with her agent, Li Ruobai. Seeing the agent who held the financial reins, Song Qianqian put on a pleasant face and asked, "Did you record that scene just now?"
"Don't worry about my work. I guarantee that anyone who sees it will think that Qin Qiao'er is bullying you." Li Ruobai looked at Song Qianqian contemptuously. If it weren't for the fact that Song Qianqian was Qin Qiao'er's sister, he wouldn't have bothered with this brainless woman. Qin Qiao'er's recent popularity was too high, stealing the limelight from his artists. Li Ruobai sighed. It was not easy to make a living.
"I must make sure Qin Qiao'er never has a chance to bounce back," Song Qianqian gritted her teeth.
"Okay, okay, okay. Tomorrow's headline will definitely be about Qin Qiao'er throwing her weight around on the set and being heartless to her own sister. And you, Song Qianqian, just behave yourself on the set. If I hear the director say he wants to fire you again, you can just pack your bags and leave. I don't need an artist who can't read the situation. And you're no longer the Miss Song you used to be."
As if suddenly remembering something, Li Ruobai warned. These were critical times for his artists, and he didn't want to waste time on Song Qianqian. "This is the last time I'll help you. I'll put in a good word for you with the director, but you have to prove yourself."
"I know. Don't need to tell me." Fuming after being scolded by Li Ruobai, Song Qianqian made an excuse that she was feeling unwell and went back to her room to rest. In the past, a person like Li Ruobai wasn't even worthy of carrying her shoes, but now she had to kowtow to this fair - weather friend.
Li Ruobai sneered and then went to find the director.
Soon, rumors spread in the crew that Song Qianqian and Qin Qiao'er were sisters.
"Did you hear? I didn't expect Song Qianqian and Qin Qiao'er to be related like that. No wonder Song Qianqian has been targeting Qin Qiao'er. If it were me..."
"What would you do? Don't gossip about other people's family affairs."
"Li Ruobai, Song Qianqian's agent, said it himself. Can it be false? I just wonder which one of Song Qianqian and Qin Qiao'er is the legitimate child and which one is the illegitimate one..."
"I think it might be Qin Qiao'er. That's why she's willing to have kids out of wedlock."
The crew members whispered to each other, looking at Qin Qiao'er with strange looks. Some even secretly gossiped about Qin Qiao'er's twins. They thought that since Qin Qiao'er might be an illegitimate child herself, it was no wonder she was willing to have kids without getting married. In short, they said whatever was meanest just for the momentary pleasure of gossiping.
These rumors soon reached Qin Qiao'er's ears.
"Qiao'er, don't take their words to heart. I know you're not the kind of person they're saying you are." The little girl who was in charge of doing Qin Qiao'er's makeup came to tip her off again. Although she'd been disliked by her master since becoming Qin Qiao'er's makeup artist, it was really a pleasure to serve her idol.
Qin Qiao'er nodded understandingly. She was sad that Song Qianqian had left so easily at lunch. So this was where she was waiting for her. "I'm fine. Thank you for telling me this. I'll give you a new batch of signed merchandise."
After easily reassuring the little girl, Qin Qiao'er immediately contacted Tu Qinqin and told her what had happened.
"Qiao'er, don't act rashly for now. I always feel that Song Qianqian's intentions aren't that simple. After all, I've specifically talked to the director. Even if he knows about your relationship with Song Qianqian, he'll side with you. I'll communicate with the company and prepare for public relations. I think Song Qianqian might be trying to climb up by stepping on you this time."