Previously, because she was afraid of making Chen Chunyao sad, Xu Tingyu didn't talk to her much about this matter.
Now that Chen Chunyao brought it up on her own initiative, she took the opportunity to ask, "The director was clearly committing a crime. Why didn't you call the police?"
The sun was shining brightly outside, not suitable for going out. The two changed their clothes and went to the swimming pool downstairs. They ordered drinks and lay chatting under the parasols.
Although the presidential suite was no longer available, this swimming pool was private and not open to guests in ordinary rooms.
Now, it was just the two of them, so it was quite suitable for a chat.
"It's not that easy," Chen Chunyao took a sip of her drink and sighed. "There's someone backing him up."
Hearing this, Xu Tingyu immediately sat up straight.
She knew there must be a hidden story behind this.
Otherwise, why would Chen Chunyao have an affair after the official announcement?
She clearly valued her career so much. How could she be so careless about her reputation?
"Who's backing him up? Even if there is someone, don't be afraid. Can he really cover the sky with one hand?"
"He's so bold. You can't be his only victim. Once you stand up, you can join hands with other victims and come forward together."
"Moreover, I heard that the director built his career on his wife. Now that this has happened, why don't you approach his wife?"
She sat cross - legged on the lounge chair and seriously advised Chen Chunyao.
Chen Chunyao was stunned for a moment and then suddenly let out a soft laugh.
Sure enough, whether before or after losing her memory, she had the same attitude towards this matter.
Can't cover the sky with one hand?
Wasn't Qi Ye doing exactly that?
Wasn't she still obediently staying by Qi Ye's side like a caged canary?
But there were some things she couldn't tell Xu Tingyu.
If Qi Ye found out, she'd never have a chance to turn things around in this lifetime.
So she shook her head. "It's useless. Her family is in decline now, which is why he's so bold."
Actually, after the director found out she was pregnant, he contacted her once.
At that time, he was quite excited on the phone and said, "I know this incident has damaged your reputation and brought your career to a halt. It's understandable that you hate me."
"But things have already come to this. Since you're pregnant, just give birth. I'll raise the child."
By then, Chen Chunyao had already had an abortion.
After receiving this call, although filled with hatred, she thought he might be sent by Qi Ye to test her.
She couldn't afford to offend him.
So without saying a word, she hung up the phone.
Later, she found out that the director's words weren't at Qi Ye's behest.
Because he even asked Sister Chen and the others to talk to Chen Chunyao and persuade her to keep the child.
His wife had remained silent about his affair not only because her family was in decline.
After years of marriage, she still hadn't given birth.
After being constantly brainwashed by the director, she thought it was her failure that she couldn't bear him a child.
So when the director found out Chen Chunyao was pregnant, he really wanted this child.
But by then, Chen Chunyao had already gotten rid of the baby.
For this, Sister Chen and the others even said to her, "You were too hasty. If we'd known it would turn out like this, it wouldn't have been a bad idea to keep the child."
Chen Chunyao was very firm in her attitude. "It's impossible. Even if I can never make a comeback in this lifetime, I'll never give birth to his child."
Her child could only be Qi Ye's.
Qi Ye didn't like her, but she'd never have a child with a man she looked down upon.
The director was quite depressed for a while after finding out about this.
Finally, he transferred a sum of money to her, saying it was for nutrition.
Chen Chunyao accepted the money but never contacted the director again.
Her mind was still on Qi Ye, always thinking she had a chance to turn things around.
And wasn't the opportunity coming?
"This incident is a stain on my life. I just want to turn the page as soon as possible. Whether you think I'm cowardly or useless."
"Anyway, I don't want to have any contact with that person. I never want to see that man again in my life."
Chen Chunyao let out a soft sigh, looking sad.
Xu Tingyu silently sighed in her heart.
As a woman, she could understand Chen Chunyao.
No woman could accept such a thing, especially when it had ruined her career.
"But if you keep silent, it'll confirm the affair. There'll be no chance for you and Fan Yi. You like him so much. It's really a pity."
She vaguely remembered the expression on Chen Chunyao's face when she told her about having a crush on someone.
Two people in love had finally gotten together, but now everything was ruined.
"It's all in the past. I'm a bit scared of relationships now. I don't want to suffer from love anymore. I just want to get back to work."
"It's a pity that both inside and outside the circle, everyone avoids me like the plague. Those who used to claim to be my friends have suddenly disappeared."
When saying this, Chen Chunyao showed genuine sadness.
She had been at the peak and then fell hard, so it hurt so much.
From being surrounded by glory to being ignored in just a few months, she still couldn't accept the huge gap.
Seeing her unable to stop being sad, Xu Tingyu dropped the topic of the director and only asked about her work.
"Do you still want to act? Have you thought about other jobs?"
Chen Chunyao shook her head. "What other jobs can I do? Since I was a student, I've only wanted to be an actress, an entertainer. I don't know how to do anything else."
As she said this, she started crying in front of Xu Tingyu again.
"Tingyu, I really envy you. You've liked something since childhood and have the love and care of your parents."
"Now, you've met someone who loves you so much. Your life has been so smooth."
She said she envied Xu Tingyu.
But for some reason, Xu Tingyu felt something was off about these words.
Smooth? Her?
Thinking about it suddenly, it seemed to be true. She didn't seem to have suffered much.
But subconsciously, she didn't quite agree with these words.
It seemed she had suffered a lot.
But this wasn't a competition of who had it worse, so she didn't follow her words. Instead, she asked, "Can Qi Ye help you?"
Chen Chunyao seemed startled and even forgot to cry. "What did you say?"
Xu Tingyu handed her a tissue and smiled.
"I mean, can Qi Ye help with your work?
"You know, I've forgotten a lot of things, so I don't know much about his job.
"If there's anything he can do, I can talk to him for you. He's not that hard to talk to."
Deep down, Xu Tingyu didn't really want to trouble Qi Ye.
She always had an indescribable sense of estrangement from him.
But since she didn't have much ability herself now, she couldn't just watch Chen Chunyao's life fall apart.