For years, Ah Zhong had been devoted to his girlfriend.
He had rejected many women who had thrown themselves at him at the company, aiming to marry her. How could he possibly break up just like that?
The two stood below the building, arguing heatedly, drawing the attention of their colleagues.
Zhou Jinbei watched from inside her car for a while, unable to bear it any longer.
In her eyes, Ah Zhong was indeed a good man.
He was good-looking, had a good job, and a good personality.
Even someone as picky about men as herself found him appealing. How could his girlfriend of so many years not show him some consideration?
She truly felt that the woman didn't deserve Ah Zhong and decided to interfere, albeit with good intentions.
"Sister."
She got out of the car and ran in front of them, saying with a radiant smile.
"You must be Zhong Ge's girlfriend? Don't be angry. I can testify for Zhong Ge. He really didn't do anything wrong last night; there was just a temporary issue."
"He didn't intend to not come home. Don't be angry with him."
Already upset, the girlfriend saw another beautiful woman appear.
She was particularly sensitive to branded clothing and accessories and immediately recognized that Zhou Jinbei was wearing international brands from head to toe.
Then she looked at the car, which wasn't Ah Zhong's, but a beautiful Bentley Mini.
This made her even angrier.
"Who are you? Why are you speaking up for him? What's your relationship?"
Zhou Jinbei replied.
"I'm my boss's cousin. I happened to meet him yesterday and witnessed the problem he encountered. I was afraid you might misunderstand him, so I specifically came to help testify."
"He really is a good person, sister. Even if you don't believe him, believe me this once and give him another chance."
The boss's cousin personally drove to apologize to me?
Even if she had found a replacement, she didn't need to flaunt it so openly, did she?
The girlfriend, almost exploding with rage, threw the flowers at Ah Zhong. She didn't say another word and quickly fled the scene.
Zhou Jinbei deliberately fanned the flames: "Your girlfriend is like a tigress, not making any sense at all!"
"How old are you? How old am I? It's obvious we're not a couple, and you still suspect me of being with you."
Ah Zhong's mood was terrible, and he didn't have the energy to joke with her.
He shot her a cold glance, and Zhou Jinbei had to shut up.
"I don't mean to look down on you, but I just think that since you two have been together for so many years, she must care about you."
"Don't worry. We won't break up that quickly. I'll coax her when I get home. Come on, let me take you home."
Zhou Jinbei kindly dropped Ah Zhong off downstairs.
Upon returning home, his heart sank.
His girlfriend, as if she had planned it all along, had moved out everything that belonged to her from the house.
Her phone number was blocked, her WeChat was blocked.
It was as if she had completely grown to despise him and had vanished without a trace.
When Ah Zhong returned, Zhan Bei Jue felt a weight lifted from his heart.
He picked up the children from school and settled them in the car before going to the film set to see Jiang Nan Fang filming.
As an investor, he couldn't be too stingy when visiting his wife on set.
Zhan Bei Jue first asked the production staff to count the number of people and ordered coffee and desserts for everyone.
Then he sat next to Xu Yan Chuan and waited.
He hadn't expected his visit, and during a break in filming a group scene, Jiang Nan Fang came to talk to him.
Normally, she either wore no makeup or very light makeup, appearing elegant and clean.
Because she was filming, her attire today was a bit amusing, and her makeup was heavy, giving her a different charm than usual.
Zhan Bei Jue liked her more and more and pulled her onto his lap.
He asked if she was tired from filming and writing scripts, and if she needed an assistant.
Jiang Nan Fang wrapped her arms around his neck, and they looked into each other's eyes.
"No. I feel fulfilled and at ease when I'm busy. I like this feeling. Is Ah Zhong watching the children?"
Zhan Bei Jue pointed to the car.
"They're in the car. There are too many people here, and I don't want them to take random photos and post them online. If you want to see them, we can sit in the car for a while."
"I don't think so. I'll see them when I get off work and go home. You still have filming to do, and I don't want to delay everyone's progress."
"Did that mad dog not come today?"
Jiang Nan Fang then understood why he had suddenly come to see her.
This petty man was clearly here to see Ke Teng.
"Don't worry. I wrote the script. There are absolutely no intimate scenes. If you're worried I might have something with him, there's no need."
Zhan Bei Jue did not admit it.
"Who said I was worried? It's normal to have something. Isn't it called dedicating oneself to art in the entertainment industry?"
Jiang Nan Fang deliberately provoked him.
"Such a big picture? So, if I don't dedicate myself to art, I'm stingy? How about I add two scenes for myself?"
Zhan Bei Jue pinched her ear: "Fine, add them for me tonight when we get back. If you dare to be with that mad dog, I'll tear up your script."
Everyone rumored that the CEO of Zhan Group was a man who avoided women and was as cold as ice.
Today, the crew had their eyes opened.
Not only did he bring benefits to everyone upon arrival, but he was also openly affectionate with their lead actress in front of everyone.
Looking at how lovey-dovey they were.
This lead actress had too much backing.
She had replaced Director Hong's favored person, and President Zhan was personally investing to support her.
Tsk tsk. Indeed, good looks bring good fortune.
As they were chatting and laughing, a commotion suddenly erupted from the crowd.
Looking over, they saw Ke Teng, surrounded by admirers, approaching.
Jiang Nan Fang prepared to stand up.
"The male lead is here. I'm not joking with you anymore; I have to go film."
Zhan Bei Jue held her back.
"No rush, sit for a while longer. Xu Yan Chuan hasn't called you yet."
As soon as Ke Teng arrived on set, he was looking for Jiang Nan Fang.
And indeed, he spotted her at a glance.
She was sitting on a man's lap, laughing and joking with him.
This woman? She was actually married?
It was rare to find someone interesting, someone who could pique his interest, and it turned out she belonged to someone else.
What a disappointment.
Since Zhan Bei Jue was the investor of this drama,
As everyone was present, Xu Yan Chuan brought Ke Teng to introduce him.
"This is our male lead, Ke Teng, and this is our investor, Mr. Zhan Bei Jue. As partners, let's get acquainted."
Zhan Bei Jue, holding Jiang Nan Fang with an arrogant posture, slightly raised his eyelids.
He was waiting for Ke Teng to speak to him first.
Ke Teng hadn't expected that Jiang Nan Fang was actually Zhan Bei Jue's woman.
How famous was Zhan Bei Jue in Nancheng?
Everyone knew, except perhaps for three-year-old children.
But he heard that he was not married, only had a child out of wedlock.
Could this woman be willing to be his mistress to get ahead?
Ke Teng was in a bad mood, and coupled with his unwillingness to accept Zhan Bei Jue's possessiveness over Jiang Nan Fang, he refused to speak to him.
After a few seconds of awkward silence, Xu Yan Chuan felt embarrassed and quickly spoke up to explain for him.
"Ke Teng is young and has just returned from abroad, so he's not very familiar with etiquette. President Zhan, please don't take it to heart."
Then he turned and reprimanded Ke Teng.
"Can't you greet someone? Are you mute? Hurry up and greet President Zhan!"
With his cousin pushing him into a corner, Ke Teng could only reluctantly say hello.
Zhan Bei Jue ignored him.
After letting him wait for a few seconds, he slowly helped Jiang Nan Fang to stand up.
He gently tidied her hair and said meaningfully.
"Talk less to strangers, and don't get into strangers' cars. Remember that. I'll pick you up tonight."
After saying that, he lifted her chin and kissed her on the lips in front of everyone.
"Go on, be busy."