Chapter 14
"Afterwards, after Shen Yin got married, Zhou Man tried to contact her, but I took all of Shen Yin's contact information. Shen Yin and her have had no contact since then," explained Shen Lv.
After thinking for a few seconds, Ji Qingyan said, "Do you remember a few months ago when Shen Yin suddenly became irritable and even abused the child? I think it might be related to Zhou Man. Is it possible that Shen Yin still has some connection with Zhou Man or knows about her situation?"
Shen Lv was a little annoyed. "Zhou Man got married a year ago. She married Guo Wei, the CEO of Peicheng Guo Group."
"In that case, let's not bring up anything about Zhou Man for now. Shen Yin is mostly recovered, so you can try to communicate with her and see what her attitude towards you is like. But be careful not to upset her," Ji Qingyan said in a serious tone.
"Alright, thank you, doctor," Shen's mother nodded and thanked her.
Upon hearing this, Shen Lv smiled and said to Ji Qingyan with narrowed eyes, "You've worked hard. We'll go and see Shen Yin today, and she'll come over another day to thank you properly." He even winked.
In the car, Shen's father and mother sat in the back seat, while Shen Lv drove. Shen's father said, "Shen Lv, Dr. Ji is a good girl. She treated your sister's illness. If you have any thoughts of playing around, get rid of them. You're all grown up now, and your sister even has a child. As for you, if things don't work out, consider a marriage of convenience."
"Okay, okay, Dad, I understand. I'm not that interested in Ji Qingyan," Shen Lv replied.
Upon hearing this, Shen's mother immediately perked up. "Not interested? Are you serious? Let me tell you, that girl is more than suitable for you. She's beautiful, she has a good job. By the way, does she have a partner? Is she married? Where is she from?"
Shen's mother bombarded Shen Lv with several questions, leaving him at a loss. He realized that he didn't know much about Ji Qingyan, except that she was good-looking and a psychiatrist.
In the film and television city, under the studio, Shen Yin was watching Xu Yunzheng drink water. After Shen Lv called in the morning, she felt it was hot, and if she brought lunch, it might not stay fresh until noon. So she prepared a big bottle of cooling tea. If it was too hot, they probably wouldn't feel hungry.
"Yunzheng, after one more scene, we'll be done. What do you want to eat for lunch?"
Xu Yunzheng held his water cup and looked up. "I want to eat ice cream."
Shen Yin took out a tissue from her pocket and wiped the sweat off Xu Yunzheng's forehead. She felt a little distressed. "Okay, after shooting, let's go buy ice cream. You've gotten so tanned. You've really worked hard, Yunzheng."
This scene happened to be seen by Shen Lv, Shen's father, and Shen's mother, who came to visit the set. Without seeing it with their own eyes, they wouldn't have believed that the gentle girl in front of them was Shen Yin.
Shen Lv was about to go over, but Shen's mother stopped him. "Why are you in such a hurry? Let's find a place and watch them from there."
Shen's father looked around and said, "There's a room over there with no one in it. Let's go in. We'll have a good view of Yunzheng filming."
Director Wang approached Zheng Zheng and said, "Little one, are you ready? The next scene is a bit challenging."
"I'm ready," Zheng Zheng replied confidently.
"Great. Is everyone in position? In this scene, Yan Xi is teaching martial arts to Jiang Yu, who is only two years old. Yan Xi has both a caring side and a strict side. The strict side is because Yan Xi wants Jiang Yu to be able to protect himself and not be bullied, so she found him a master even at such a young age. Chen Yang, you will play the role of Jiang Yu's master. Are you ready?"
"Director, I'm ready."
"Scene four, action."
Shen Yin watched quietly from under the studio, Chen Yang's tone was a bit harsh, and Zheng Zheng became afraid, glancing at Shen Yin from time to time.
"Zheng Zheng, when you're scared, look at Shu Yi, that is your godmother. Remember, we are acting, this is not real, understood?" Director Wang tried to soften his tone.
The scene resumed, and Chen Yang remained somewhat harsh. Shu Yi stood behind Zheng Zheng, and this time Zheng Zheng remembered what Director Wang had said: when he's scared, he should look at his godmother.
Chen Yang instructed Zheng Zheng to stand firmly with a strong posture. His voice was loud, and Zheng Zheng looked a bit aggrieved as he turned to look at Shu Yi, who showed no intention of stopping him, tears welling up in his eyes.
Everyone present couldn't help but feel sorry for him. That tender little face, with an expression of both grievance and determination, truly immersed people in the scene.
"Jiang Yu, focus. You are a young man, you mustn't shed tears," Shu Yi said with a pained expression, but she had to say those harsh words.
In order to capture the martial arts scenes more precisely, the director arranged several different shots.
However, Zheng Zheng was too young. He could barely run and was unsteady on his feet, let alone assume a horse stance, so they had to cancel those shots.
"Cut! The morning session is over. Zheng Zheng and Shu Yi did really well, very few NGs. It's rare!" Director Wang's shout of "Cut!" made Shen Yin feel relieved. She was afraid that if she continued watching Zheng Zheng's expression, she wouldn't be able to resist rushing over and hugging him.
"Mama." Zheng Zheng stood in place and looked at Shen Yin, extending his arms, gesturing for a hug.
Shen Yin rushed over and embraced him, patting his head. "It's over now. Zheng Zheng, you were amazing, a real young man who didn't shed any tears."
Because it was hot, Shen Yin was worried that Zheng Zheng might be uncomfortable, so she carried him to a spot under the studio. "Yan Yan, get me a cup of water."
Shen Yin received the cup of water and opened the lid. Zheng Zheng must have been thirsty too, as he drank it down with gulps.
"Slow down, don't choke. Yan Yan, hold the bag. Let's go change Zheng Zheng's clothes first. If we're having lunch, let's contact the driver and go back to the hotel."
Shen Yin changed Zheng Zheng's clothes: a white short-sleeved shirt with a small bear on the back, black pants, and he switched from the cloth shoes he wore during filming to little sandals. Zheng Zheng had fair skin, big eyes, a nose like Shen Yin's, and eyes like Xu Xiuhan's. He could be cute and handsome at the same time.
As Shen Yin stepped out, she encountered Shen Lv, Shen's Father, and Shen's Mother.
Ever since Shen Yin married, Shen's Mother and Shen's Father had not seen her. Firstly, Shen Yin refused to meet them, and secondly, they knew that Shen Yin resented them.
Shen's Mother cautiously asked, "Are you finished with the shoot?" Shen Lv and Shen's Father observed Shen Yin's expression, afraid that she would get angry.
Knowing Shen Yin's attitude towards them, she wouldn't willingly greet them warmly. Nevertheless, she couldn't be too distant either, considering the original host's treatment of them, and now she was almost fully recovered. So she replied calmly, "Yes, it ended this morning."
Only after she answered did the three people in front of her relax, and the tension between them finally eased.
"Shen Yin, I just made a reservation at a restaurant. Let's go eat together," Shen Lv tentatively asked.
Coincidentally, Shen Yin was worried about going back to the hotel. If she were to cook again, she might not have enough time. Besides, her parents and brother were inviting her for a meal. How could she be overly coy?
"Yan Yan, are you going back or staying on the set for lunch, or will you come eat with us?" Shen Yin asked.
Yan Yan was perceptive. Since Shen's family was going out to eat, she didn't need to join in the fun. "Madam, I'll stay on the set. You don't need to worry about me."
Shen Lv instantly understood that Shen Yin had agreed to his suggestion. "Great, I'll go bring the car over."
Shen's Father and Shen's Mother were also pleased. Finally, they could have a meal together as a family. "Is this little one Xu Yunzheng? Come, let Grandma hold you."
Xu Yunzheng didn't recognize Fang Yue, so naturally, he didn't dare let her hold him.
After the original host got married, not only did she avoid Shen ZhengTian and Fang Yue, but she also prevented Xu Yunzheng from seeing them, even though she disliked him.
Fang Yue extended her hand, slightly hopeful.