"Stop, stop, stop, Sister Xu. Don't involve me in your gossip. I swear, even if all the men in the world died out, I wouldn't be with A Xing."
Shu Shu immediately raised her spoon, her face full of disdain for A Xing.
A Xing wasn't one to back down either. He snorted and countered, "Don't worry. Even if all the women in the world died out, I wouldn't choose you."
These two worked very well together on the job and had collaborated on many projects.
When it came to their loyalty to Xu Tingyu, there was nothing to be said.
But in private, they couldn't stand each other.
Shu Shu thought A Xing talked too little. When he wasn't working, he was like a tight - lipped gourd, barely saying a hundred words a day.
Moreover, as a man, he had no hobbies. He didn't like any of the things young people usually did.
During their holidays, while the others went out to play, A Xing just stayed at home sleeping.
On the other hand, A Xing thought Shu Shu was too noisy. People said three women made a show, but he thought Shu Shu could put on a show all by herself.
She also had too many and ever - changing hobbies.
She liked one thing today and another tomorrow. She couldn't make up her mind and loved to run around the world, causing quite a stir.
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In short, they just didn't see eye to eye with each other.
If it weren't for work tying them together, they'd never be friends in this lifetime.
Chen Yan, listening on the side, couldn't help but let out a chuckle. "The way you two talk makes me think of those lovable foes in TV dramas."
Wasn't that right? Lovable foes often sublimated their feelings through bickering.
But the two of them still scoffed. "Impossible. Those couples in dramas at least have something in common. We have nothing alike."
Xu Tingyu chimed in, "Who says? You're both responsible at work, patient, perseverant, and excellent. And you both like to save money."
Apart from their work qualities, saving money was truly a common trait of the two.
Xu Tingyu was very generous and treated her subordinates well, so their salaries were quite high.
But perhaps because their original families were both ordinary and they had experienced poverty, they were very good at saving money.
Don't be fooled by Shu Shu's love for traveling around the world. It didn't cost her much.
She was keen on making travel plans and going on budget trips, which had its own charm.
As a girl, Shu Shu felt a bit embarrassed after being teased. She quickly said helplessly, "Come on, stop joking about us. Sister Xu, I promise you that if there's really something between us, I'll tell you."
Xu Tingyu let out a sigh and thought of Chen Chunyao. Her heart felt heavy.
"I wonder what their situation is now. But since she's been keeping it a secret from me, it might not be good for me to ask abruptly."
At first, she didn't believe they were really together, and then she was a bit unhappy.
She felt that Chen Chunyao didn't treat her as a friend for keeping such a thing from her.
Moreover, when Chen Chunyao was seen by Chen Yan, she even asked him to keep it a secret from her.
What, did she look so unreasonable?
Did they think she'd take out her anger on them because of her conflict with Qi Shifeng?
But now, she was relieved. To be exact, she had comforted herself. Yao Yao must have had her reasons for doing this.
Chen Chunyao had a relatively high status in the entertainment circle now, but she was also facing the dilemma of transformation.
She had good acting skills but couldn't be stuck in idol dramas forever.
She had tried a serious drama before, but the response wasn't good, and she was even scolded.
Thankfully, she had a good attitude and said she'd keep working hard and would surely make those haters look up to her one day.
At this juncture, it really wouldn't be good if her relationship was exposed.
After all, although Qi Ye wasn't in favor in the Qi family, he was still the eldest young master of the Qi family.
As a person in the entertainment circle, if Chen Chunyao was with him, there would surely be people who would take the opportunity to smear her, saying she was after his money.
This wouldn't be good for either of them.
Xu Tingyu had suffered from public opinion before, so she knew the importance of it.
"Forget it. I'll just pretend I don't know and see how long they can keep it a secret."
The haze in her heart disappeared, and she smiled again.
Seeing her smile, Chen Yan didn't say anything more and quickly changed the topic.
This woman was really adorably oblivious when it came to feelings. He had to find the right opportunity.
After resting for another two or three days, Xu Tingyu started going to the practice room again.
Her leg still hurt when she made big movements, as if the scar was about to tear open.
But even so, she still kept practicing.
Otherwise, she'd really make a fool of herself during the tour.
At the same time, Qi Shifeng was discharged from the hospital and went straight home.
You You was shocked when he saw his father being wheeled in. He immediately ran over, his eyes red. "Dad, why are you hurt again?"
In You You's heart, his father was a superhero and rarely got sick.
So these days when his father didn't come home, was it because he was hurt instead of on a business trip?
"Are you hurt in the leg because you're in a wheelchair? Wuwu, Dad, does it hurt?"
You You was very scared. His small hands grabbed Qi Shifeng's sleeve, and his tears couldn't stop falling.
Qi Shifeng regretted coming home. He thought he should have stayed somewhere else.
"Dad's okay. It's just a minor injury. I've seen the doctor, and it doesn't hurt at all."
"It's just that Dad might not be able to hold you up high for now. I can only hug you like this."
His voice still had a bit of a nasal tone since he had just recovered from a cold. He smiled and pulled You You into his arms.
He really couldn't use much strength. Even a simple action like hugging You You made his broken ribs ache faintly.
You You leaned against his chest carefully, not daring to touch him. He just murmured, "I don't need Dad to hold me up high. I just want Dad to always be with me."
For some reason, when You You said this, Qi Shifeng suddenly remembered what Xu Tingyu had said.
That day, she told him that if there was danger next time, she hoped he would be the one to survive.
Because You You needed him more.
"Does You You want Mom to always be with you?"
He stroked his son's little face and asked.
He admitted that this question was very self - serving.
And You You didn't disappoint him. He nodded heavily. "I also want Mom to always be with me. I'll call Mom right now."
For a moment, Qi Shifeng felt that his son had seen through his selfishness.
Because You You had said that Mom was free and she should have her own life first.
But even if it was despicable, he couldn't help it.
He wanted to see Xu Tingyu so much, it was driving him crazy.
When Xu Tingyu, who had just finished dancing practice, received You You's call, she learned that Qi Shifeng had been discharged from the hospital.
You You asked her with a sob, "Mom, I'm so scared. Dad is hurt. Can you come and accompany me?"
She had never been able to say no to You You.
Just like the last time when both father and son had a cold.
When faced with her son's request, she didn't even hesitate.
"Of course, Mom will go right now. How about I bring you an ice - cream, You You?"