Chapter 283 - Because I’m Not Divorced

Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

Song Chuyi facepalmed and reminded her: “I’m not asking you to pick a model. This is my wife.”

“Oh, I’m sorry, it’s an occupational habit.” Rong Chang returned his phone and thought about how the two brothers ignored each other when Song Chulang came to visit her a couple of days ago. She couldn’t help but ask, “She doesn’t look so disgusting; there’s no need for your brother to dislike her that much.”

“Yeah.” Song Chuyi frowned. “If you’re not going to do something about this, I’m going to go all out against my brother.”

There was finally a sense of guilt on Rong Chang’s face. The two brothers turned out like this because she didn’t fulfill her role as a mother. “I also talked to him when your brother came before, but he didn’t say anything. If only he listened to me. Your brother is becoming more and more like your dad.”

Song Chuyi sighed. “Now, she thinks the Song family is terrifying just like we’re ferocious beasts. At this time, you have to be friendly and show your daughter-in-law that you’re a friendly mother-in-law, that there are still friendly and amiable people in the Song family. That way, she wouldn’t resist me so much.”

Rong Chang looked frustrated. “But the company wants me to get back to work as soon as possible. I’m afraid I’ll have no time to go back…”

“…” Song Chuyi’s face went completely black. “Is work more important or your son’s happiness? Ever since I was young, how many times have you been absent in my life? When I was young, you were always out on a business trip during all parent-child events and never took part in anything. When I got older, you were absent for my middle school graduation ceremony, high school graduation ceremony, university graduation ceremony and all my birthdays. If you’re going to continue being like this, I’ll take it that I don’t have a mother.”

Rong Chang felt a deep sense of guilt once again.

Seeing her son being serious, she finally nodded. “Alright, I’ll go back with you. I’ll get Phyllis to help me type out a leave of absence report when she comes over later. I think I should be able to make it back in time for the lunar new year. I haven’t gone back for several years after your maternal grandmother passed away. I wonder if Northern City has changed.”

Northern City.

Right now, Changqing never rejected any invitations from her colleagues. She was bored and had nothing to do, so she would go to bars with her friends to play and socialize. Slowly, her social circle got bigger. Being in the glamorous circle of the entertainment industry simply meant having a bunch of rich or handsome guys all around.

In no time at all, there were reporters who caught photos of her having a meal with Young Master An of a certain listed company today, then taking a late-night walk with a certain CEO Chang who returned from overseas the next day…

Slowly, rumors started to fly at the station.

Changqing could even hear murmurs about her even when she went to the toilet.

“Aye, I heard Yan Changqing recently got divorced from the Second Young Master of the Song Family.”

“I’m not sure but I guess it’s true. Song Chuyi hasn’t been to the station to watch her programs for a very long time.”

“I heard from the reporter from the news department that Song Chuyi also resigned from his job at Bo Han Hospital. It’s said he left the country.”

“No way. Then she’s too pitiful.”

“I heard she was leading the life before that. Song Chuyi even treated the whole production team to a meal outside. In the end, not long later…”

“Therefore, don’t keep thinking about marrying into a rich family.”

“Without the Song family as her backing, I doubt she’s anything at the station.”

As the sound of gossip faded away into the distance, Changqing walked out from the toilet cubicle expressionlessly. It wasn’t that she didn’t mind but she was just used to hearing gossip in a place like this after hearing too much of it. Besides, she really was about to get a divorce with Song Chuyi. There would probably be more gossiping in the future.

At night, back at the Yan Household, Fu Yu came over that night as well. Changqing was surprised when she saw him. “Aren’t you very busy since the year is about to end? Why are you back in Northern City?”

“You make it sound as though I shouldn’t be back since I’m busy.” Fu Yu let out a pampering smile. “Enough about me; you’ve probably been very busy recently. Right, I heard that your station bought a new program and it will be airing in February. That means the female host will be decided soon. I heard you have a great chance.”

“Who knows? You can’t say anything for certain if it’s not confirmed.” Changqing took off her coat, revealing the light blue woolen sweater inside. The body-hugging sweater brought out her good figure and fair skin.

Fu Yu’s gaze deepened for a while and he said gently, “Do you need me to visit Boss Feng?”

“No need.” Changqing poured herself a glass of warm water and said gently, “I don’t want to depend on connections for everything. Let’s just let nature take its course. It’d be good if I got the role, but it doesn’t matter if I don’t get it either. Once my contract is up next year, I’m planning to sign another contract with the station. Wen Tong said that many large video streaming portals are getting ready to invest in variety shows and there are many companies who invited me to host, so I think it’s good that I can leave Teacher Zuo and gain some experience alone.”

“Changqing, you have a mind of your own now.” Fu Yu watched her gently. “Are you attending the Shanghai Chinese Fashion Ceremony next week?”

“I was invited; it’s the first time I got invited. I’m planning to attend. Otherwise, it would seem as though I’m not showing them face. Wen Tong said that the organizing committee is giving me a ‘host with the most potential’ award.” Changqing said with a smile, “Duoyao will be there too to walk the red carpet with me.”

“The Fashion Ceremony this year will probably be very exciting,” Fu Yu said. “I’ve received news that Augustine Rong from GY will also be invited to this award ceremony as she will be in China. There are many local big shots wanting to take this opportunity to catch her attention.”

“Augustine Rong?” Changqing tilted her head. “I’ve never heard this name before.”

Fu Yu smiled lightly. “You’ve never even attended Paris Fashion Week, so of course you wouldn’t know her. Augustine Rong is currently the most popular Chinese designer in Europe. She’s even received many large fashion awards all over the world. She has many positive reviews in the European fashion industry and is currently GY’s chief designer. All of GY’s best-selling, hottest and most expensive spring-summer designs were all from her. She’s very reputable in the entire European fashion world, much less in GY. Our local designers are far from that. Therefore, there are many top models and celebrities who want to curry her favor. As long as they can get a recommendation from her, they can take a step towards the global fashion circle.”

“Oh…” Changqing took a bite of a biscuit and opened her innocent eyes wide. She felt that this circle was too wide and had nothing at all to do with her.

“You only know how to eat.” Fu Yu stroked her head as he found it funny. “Our company’s artistes are giving their all to try to attract her attention.”

“I’m just a small host. I reckon she would only cast a couple of glances at me if I took off all my clothes.” Changqing continued eating her biscuits. “There’s going to be hundreds of celebrities and directors then. I’ve never had any hope, so I’m just listening.”

Fu Yu laughed and shrugged. The pampering look in his eyes became more obvious.

After a week, on Wednesday, Changqing left the broadcasting station and was intending to return home earlier to rest when Zuo Qian called her. “What time are you going to Shanghai tomorrow? I’ll go with you.”

Changqing was stunned. “I remember Sister Zixin is also attending the ceremony. You’re not going with her?”

“She got to Shanghai yesterday.” Zuo Qian smiled.

“Oh, then let’s leave at one tomorrow.”

“I’ll contact you then.”

The next day, Changqing and Zuo Qian met at the airport. There were already several reporters and fans waiting at the airport.

Of course, they weren’t there mainly for Changqing and Zuo Qian. The airport was filled with celebrities today and compared to the big shots, the two of them were considered small.

When they arrived at the airport, as there were a lot of people, Zuo Qian and the few bodyguards protected the ladies as much as they could as they entered. After that, everyone took the cars arranged by the fashion ceremony to their hotels.

As her schedule was running tight, the moment Changqing arrived at the hotel, Wen Tong was already busy helping her pick a gown. The gowns were sponsored and designed by a renowned brand. Changqing chose a black maxi dress from the few pieces.

Even the stylist was shocked when he saw her. “You really look good in whatever color.”

“Of course. Our Changqing is fair, so black makes her look fairer in contrast.” Wen Tong quickly got the makeup artiste to help Changqing with her look.

At 7 pm that night, Jiang Duoyao was also done with her look and they took a car to the fashion ceremony together.

The main attraction tonight was the red carpet of the star-studded dinner gala. Tomorrow night was the actual award ceremony.

This grand, annual event had already attracted several fans and media outlets.

The cars arriving at the red carpet entered in order. Changqing’s car was 20th.

The moment they got out of the car, there were flashing lights from both sides of the carpet, shining so brightly they almost couldn’t open their eyes. Luckily, Jiang Duoyao was used to such situations and she held Changqing’s hand as they got out of the car.

Jiang Duoyao was wearing a black suit tonight, showing off a little cleavage and exuding a sense of gender-neutral sexiness while Changqing was also in full black. The two of them didn’t lose out to the male-female pairs walking on the red carpet at all.

Even the host of the red carpet was full of praise.

After they signed their names on the red carpet, the two walked into the venue and were bedazzled by the starry presence but there were still several faces Changqing had seen before. After all, she was a host and there were several celebrities who had been on the show as guests before. However, they were just slightly acquainted.

“Duoyao, it’s been a long time. You look so dashing today.” The moment the two entered, a handsome man walked over to greet Jiang Duoyao.

Changqing knew him. They filmed a drama serial together before. He was Yu Li and was also fairly popular these couple of years.

“Haha, I also find myself quite cool in a suit.” Jiang Duoyao laughed heartily. “Let me introduce you to my good friend…”

“Host Yan. Her previous drama was a hit. Of course I know her.” Yu Li also shook Changqing’s hand.

The three chatted for a while until a staff member arranged for the two to do an interview one after the other.

Changqing did an interview after Jiang Duoyao and after finishing within five minutes, there were a lot more people in the ballroom. Chi Yining had also arrived. What took her by surprise was that Zhao Zhu, that little vixen, was also there and she was dressed quite sluttily.

Changqing was speechless. She really didn’t expect that Zhao Zhu would still have what it took to walk the red carpet now. Indeed, things were different once you became popular.

“Quick, look, that’s Augustine Rong.” Suddenly, someone at the venue exclaimed excitedly. Only now that Changqing realize everyone’s gazes were focused on a silhouette right in the middle of several kings and queens of the industry. It was a woman who looked like she was in her forties. She was wearing a long, red coat which reached her calves, revealing her black suit pants inside. She was wearing a pair of nude heels and had a scarf around her neck. No one would be able to pull off what she was wearing, but standing at the height of 1.75m, she made the clothes look like they were in a class of their own, extinguishing the aura of all the well-dressed industry queens present.