Chapter 113 What Kind of Fairy Tale Love is This!
Song Ni was unsure how much doubt Tan Zheng's arrival would sow in the hearts of many in the film crew, but she had indeed done it intentionally. Firstly, the film crew was a place with many prying eyes, and she didn't want some fool to cause her trouble. Secondly, by indicating her married status and having her man come to the set, she could avoid gossip. After all, scandals were too common in the entertainment industry, and she didn't want Tan Zheng to see her and get jealous. Tan Zheng had also come with a similar intention. After witnessing such a good show, neither of them intended to stay on the set any longer and returned to the hotel. Lu Fang was already waiting in front of Song Ni's presidential suite. Without the overbearing aura of a sugar daddy, the dejection in his eyes made Song Ni momentarily think Lu Fang was a heartbroken male university student. Upon seeing them, Lu Fang gathered his emotions, as if his dejection earlier was merely Song Ni's illusion. While it was a spectacle to behold, as a friend, Lu Fang's appearance should not become fodder for gossip.
Emotions seemed to be an inherent bond bestowed upon humans from birth. Perhaps sensing the tedious and procedural nature of the world, dyes of emotion were casually splashed into every corner of life. Happiness, sorrow, bliss, or torment. But there was no doubt that whatever emotions brought, they were always profound and captivating.
Entering the room, Song Ni proactively made space for the two men to be alone. She thought that a few words between brothers might have a therapeutic effect. To her surprise, Lu Fang and Tan Zheng did not mention Liang Qian at all.
"Sister-in-law asked about the hospital in America, and I told her," Tan Zheng replied, showing no surprise. Song Ni's sudden agreement to act in Lu Fang's film had been rather strange. After he returned, he encountered the kidnapping incident, and upon questioning, Lu Fang had told him everything. Though he hadn't intended to hide it anyway. As for Song Ni... she had never mentioned that Lu Fang couldn't tell Tan Zheng about their deal.
"Brother Tan, is it just because he lost his legs?" Lu Fang wasn't foolish. If it were just an accident during the Xi Jin Jiang competition that led to permanent disability, Tan Zheng wouldn't have had to retire from the sport and live such a difficult life for the past five years. But since Tan Zheng didn't say, he wouldn't ask, because he understood his brother. If he didn't speak, he must have his reasons. However, things were different now; Song Ni was also investigating the past events.
Tan Zheng stood by the window, gazing at the gloomy clouds outside, which were as heavy as his current mood, and even more so, as the life he had lived for the past five years. After an unknown amount of time, just as Lu Fang thought he wouldn't get an answer, Tan Zheng finally spoke.
"He originally didn't plan to participate in that competition." Lu Fang's brow furrowed. He had heard about this matter before. He wasn't very familiar with Xi Jin Jiang's competitions, mostly encountering him in games where he went with Tan Zheng. He vaguely recalled hearing that Xi Jin Jiang was preparing to get married around that time... Suddenly, a thought surfaced in his mind. Lu Fang's brow knitted tighter. If he remembered correctly, Tan Zheng was the one preparing for the competition then. He opened his mouth, finding his throat dry, unable to speak. So that's how it was, so that's how it was, so that's how it was. That's why... Brother Tan took the responsibility upon himself?
Song Ni's hand on the doorknob tightened slightly. She hadn't expected to hear the name Xi Jin Jiang. But after that sentence about him not intending to compete, she heard nothing more. Indeed, if Xi Jin Jiang was planning to retire and had proposed to his fiancée, intending to get married, why would he suddenly participate in the competition? For some reason, Song Ni's mood also turned heavy. Lu Fang didn't know what else to say, so he simply stepped forward and patted Tan Zheng's shoulder.
"Is he doing better now? When is he returning to China?"
"In two months."
"Next time, I'll go with you to see him and bring him back."
"Don't tell her." Tan Zheng stood by the window and lit a cigarette. Song Ni wanted to investigate, and he wouldn't stop her, but he didn't want Song Ni to know about this. After finishing the cigarette, he opened the window to air out the smell.
...The press conference for the Yuan Zheng Racing Circuit in Yongchuan District, Yuzhou City, was exceptionally lively due to it being the country's first double-layered, three-dimensional racing circuit project, backed by the GN Group. The project, centered around the racing industry, was a large-scale commercial complex integrating competitive sports, racing culture, leisure tourism, and automotive service experiences, aiming to create an iconic, experiential automotive sports-themed cultural industrial park. Therefore, participants in the press conference, besides the GN Group and government officials, also included other cooperative enterprises and media.
Song Ni sat in the makeup room, idly playing with her phone, letting the stylist work on her. She couldn't help but complain to Qin Yang. "This damn man told me he was just coming to take a look. A press conference! The launch of GN Group's first project in China!" "Do you know what he said? There's an exhibition match, want to watch?" "He said it so casually, I thought it was just an exhibition match!" "Now I've been sitting here getting my hair and makeup done for two hours!" "Yangyang, where are you?" Qin Yang: "......" Qin Yang: "I'm under the lemon tree right now! Woo woo woo! Tan Shen is actually the head of GN! That's GN, Nini! You're the president's wife!" Qin Yang: "What's wrong with a big shot being casual?! The president's presence at a small press conference is already giving it face!" Qin Yang: "Woo woo woo! I really want to see Tan Shen in a suit! He must look incredibly handsome!" Song Ni: "......" Song Ni: "Aren't you also a young CEO? Do you have to be so uncultured?" Perhaps Song Ni had also forgotten, but when she saw the two floors full of cars at Tan Zheng's villa, she had looked just as uncultured. Qin Yang: "Can the president's wife do a live broadcast? I want to bow down at Tan Shen's suit pants!" Song Ni: "......Get lost." Qin Yang: "Hee hee hee hee, just kidding, but Nini, since Tan Shen is participating in this press conference, isn't this his first appearance as the president of GN Group? People in the circle will be shocked. Who would have thought the sole heir of the Tan family was the head of GN Group?" Song Ni: "Perhaps." Qin Yang: "So does this mean Tan Shen is also planning to start taking over the Tan Corporation? Nini, am I right? Arranging a blind date with Tan Shen is definitely not something you'll regret! Moreover, he's bringing you with him for his first appearance! Woo woo, I'm so envious! What kind of fairy tale love is this!" Love? Song Ni paused for a moment when she saw this word. Was it love? Song Ni: "Stop, why are we talking about fairy tale love?" Qin Yang: "Isn't it? Look at Miss Zhang, after marrying into the Zhao family, did her husband ever appear with her in public? He always changed female companions when attending events, and he was reluctant to stand with her for long even at Old Master Zhao's birthday. That's a true marriage of convenience. Tan Shen dotes on you so much, what else is this if not love?!" Song Ni didn't know if it was or not, but Qin Yang's words made her heart beat faster. Tan Zheng did seem to treat her quite well. Song Ni: "It's just because I'm good-looking." Qin Yang: "......If you say that, I can't refute it." Who could refute Song Ni's beauty? No one. (End of this chapter)