The message also included a note: the person who hired someone to smear Qin Shuang was indeed the businessman Qin Shuang had rejected back then, whose aim was to promote the person he now had in his hands.
The Qin family members were also very angry about the news they saw online recently, especially the parts that made a fuss about Qin Shuang's background. This time, they wanted to stand up for Qin Shuang directly and let everyone know that Qin Shuang now has a family.
Xiao Shulang chuckled, hugging a cushion: "You're not refusing this time?"
Qin Shuang: "Hmm. You know I refused?"
Xiao Shulang realized he had let something slip and quickly added, "I guessed it based on your personality."
Thank goodness, I can't exactly say I read it in the original book.
Qin Shuang had no doubts: "After all, we're family... and we'll be your family in the future too."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shulang tightened his grip on the pillow.
The word "family" is probably the heaviest thing for him.
Everyone, including Qin Shuang, thought he grew up in a normal family and was the second young master of the Xiao family.
But he wasn't. His parents and elder brother belonged to the former Xiao Shulang, not to him.
He used to want to explain to the Xiao family, but now he'll probably have to add Qin Shuang to the mix.
It's not the right time yet. Let's wait until the Xiao family has stabilized.
Seeing that Xiao Shulang was listless and silent, Qin Shuang asked, "Are you sleepy?"
"A little, but I still want to stay with you for a while." Xiao Shulang leaned back on the sofa. "You do your thing, I'm too tired to talk anymore. I'll watch for a bit longer and then go back to sleep."
Qin Shuang's room was also filled with mobile phones, tablets, and computers. He nodded and gently tapped the keyboard of his laptop. The sound was very soft and did not sound noisy to Xiao Shulang. Instead, it was hypnotic.
When Qin Shuang looked up again, she found Xiao Shulang leaning back on the sofa, already asleep.
Chapter 57 A veil of night enveloped two intoxicated souls.
Qin Shuang walked over quietly.
Xiao Shulang was fast asleep, nestled in the sofa and cushions, completely relaxed.
Seeing that he was sleeping so soundly, Qin Shuang really couldn't bear to wake him up.
Qin Shuang tried to squeeze Xiao Shulang's fingers. If he wasn't fast asleep, he should have opened his eyes when he sensed movement, but Xiao Shulang still didn't react.
I don't want to wake them up, but I can't just leave them sprawled on the sofa all night either.
Xiao Shulang naturally brought his room key with him, but it was quite difficult for one person to send him back to his room without disturbing his sleep.
Then we have no choice but to—
Qin Shuang took the pillow out of Xiao Shulang's arms. Xiao Shulang's grip loosened, and the process went smoothly.
So Qin Shuang held Xiao Shulang's neck, put her hands under his knees, and gently and steadily lifted him up.
The pillows and sheets on the bed were all newly changed by the cleaner after cleaning the house today. The air conditioning in the room was on full blast, and you need to cover yourself with a blanket at night. Qin Shuang put Xiao Shulang down and pulled the blanket up for him. He only turned over in his sleep and didn't wake up at all.
I don't know if it's because I'm too tired, or because I feel especially safe and secure by someone's side.
Qin Shuang took out new pillows and blankets from the cabinet and placed them on the other side of the bed. The bed was spacious enough for three or four people to sleep on, and Qin Shuang lay down on the other side.
He quietly admired Xiao Shulang's sleeping face for a while, tracing his eyebrows and eyes with his gaze, gently exhaling, and then turned his back.
Just lying here together brings peace and contentment. Happiness doesn't have to be intense; it can also be a gentle, silent rain that soothes the soul, just like right now.
But if I keep watching, I won't be able to sleep later.
Xiao Shulang felt unwell during the day, but slept soundly. When he woke up, he felt a little lazy, but the physical discomfort had disappeared, leaving only the relief of a good night's sleep.
He doesn't have rehearsal until the afternoon, so he wasn't in a rush this morning and didn't set an alarm... wait, an alarm?
Xiao Shulang sat up abruptly, then belatedly realized that he had fallen asleep in Qin Shuang's room last night!
I originally planned to stay with him a little longer before leaving, but I didn't expect that the handsome guy would be so pleasing to the eye and make me feel so safe that I drifted off to sleep.
Qin Shuang did not wake him; the contents of the room indicated that it was clearly still Qin Shuang's room.
To the right were a pillow and a neatly folded quilt; Qin Shuang was not in the room.
There's an extra blanket... Did they sleep together last night?
cough!
Okay, even though it's just lying together for a rest, Qin Shuang even added an extra blanket, and they didn't even crawl into the same bed together, which was a sign of respect and consideration.
That's not all the thoughtfulness; there was a plastic box on the bedside table containing fruit, fried dumplings, and other snacks, with a note attached in Qin Shuang's beautiful handwriting: "Breakfast."
Below that is another line: "Call me if you feel unwell."
My boyfriend is so considerate.
Xiao Shulang took his breakfast with him and went back to his room. After tidying up, he ate while checking his phone for messages.
The negative trending topic about Qin Shuang hadn't died down yet. Although he had obtained the complete video, he wasn't in a hurry to release it. Xiao Shulang was pondering this when Qin Shuang's message came through right after he finished breakfast.
"Are you up yet?"
It seems like it was time for a break during filming, so he sent me a message.
"I'm awake. I'll be on set in a bit."
Xiao Shulang tidied up the trash in the house and took it out with him. When he arrived at the film set, Qin Shuang was still resting on the sidelines, so he went over and sat down.
Qin Shuang examined his complexion: "How are you feeling?"
"Alright," Xiao Shulang asked, "Did you get the complete video?"
Qin Shuang nodded: "We found out something else too."
He handed his phone to Xiao Shulang, who not only obtained the complete video but also discovered irregularities in the tax records of the businessmen targeting Qin Shuang.
Xiao Shulang glanced at it and saw through the trick: "The way the contract was handled is suspicious, and it's highly likely... to be real torture."
“If these things are released, this boss’s stock will definitely fall.”
If you cross the line, it's no longer a matter of just arguing; it escalates to a different level and involves legal issues.
“Yes,” Qin Shuang said, “Qingyu is going to help him contact the tax department.”
It was such a helpful opportunity that Xiao Shulang burst out laughing. He took out his phone and opened the stock market app: "When will the news break? I'm short of money. It would be a shame not to short this great opportunity."
Qin Shuang: "I'll tell you the timeline." He also asked Xiao Shulang, "Do you have enough working capital?"
“Don’t you dare ask me for it or borrow it from me,” Xiao Shulang said. “Your family will definitely be shorting it too. Are you going to do it with your own account? You can entrust me to help you, and the commission is negotiable.”
Qin Shuang directly gave Xiao Shulang a password and readily handed it over, adding, "All the accounts on my phone use this password."
Xiao Shulang teased, "Aren't you afraid I'll check your secret stash of money?"
"Check it out." Qin Shuang didn't mind at all. "It's for the wedding."
A staff member happened to be passing by and overheard half of it: "What? You're getting married?!"
Xiao Shulang turned his head and quickly explained, "No, it's just the two of us—"
Hearing the first person's exclamation, another staff member raised their voice and exclaimed, "What?! They're getting married!"
Xiao Shulang: "..."
"Qin Shuang and Xiao Shulang are getting married!?"
"Oh, they're getting married next month?"
Wow, congratulations!
"Bring the wedding candy!"
The more outrageous the time travel became, the more exasperated Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang were left speechless, eventually having to explain in the crew's group chat, though everyone still wore knowing smiles.
Even if they really do get married in the future, it wasn't said to be next month, it really isn't!
After Qin Shuang's negative headlines lingered for half a day, Qingyu Group finally made a move.
Their PR team is very skilled. They first released the full video to let everyone understand Qin Shuang's character. At the same time, Qin Yunting, the eldest brother of the Qin family, reposted a comment that mocked Qin Shuang's background and retorted: "My brother used to be wandering outside, and now he has finally returned home. You are making a fuss about his background. Do you think the Qin family has no one to rely on?"
This is getting interesting! It turns out Qin Shuang is the young master of the Qingyu Group!
As the buzz grew and everyone paid attention, the PR team saw the opportunity and quickly cut up the story of a certain boss's tax problems, then served it to everyone.
The crowd, who were enjoying their meal, were shocked: There was even some gossip going on!
The process is streamlined, clarifying the issues and ensuring that being a concerned citizen and actively monitoring illegal activities is also accomplished.
This is truly gratifying.
Xiao Shulang also made a fortune in the stock market. With such a good opportunity, he didn't forget to have his brother invest as well. After making his own money, he transferred tens of millions to the Xiao family.
Others tried to clear Qin Shuang away as a roadblock, thinking she was just a small pebble, but they kicked a steel plate instead. The steel plate was fine, but they broke their own leg.
Netizens also followed the clues and discovered the relationship between the businessman and the male lead of the bad movie, which will definitely affect his popularity.
In terms of acting skills, he was never competitive to begin with, and now he is even less competitive. Many people have spoken the truth and feel that he does not deserve to be nominated at all. The good thing is that he played a supporting role in the movie, not that he was particularly outstanding.
The smear campaign against Qin Shuang, which lasted for several days, finally came to an end. On the opening day of the film festival, Qin Shuang walked the red carpet, attracting more lights and camera shutters than others.
Tonight, his suit is a brand new custom-made one, and the cufflinks and tie clip were also chosen by Xiao Shulang.
The film festival venue and the film studio are in the same city, so Qin Shuang can film during the day and come over at night without any disruption.
He walked with the rest of the film crew, and while they were signing autographs and taking photos on stage, people from another film crew came over from the other side of the red carpet.
It's the group where the male lead of a bad movie is.
Across the red carpet, the man saw Qin Shuang from afar, but surrounded by numerous cameras, he could do nothing but smile. Qin Shuang didn't even look at him. However, another actor next to him, while taking photos, quietly moved his lips and muttered, "A clown."
"Ignore it," Qin Shuang said after the photo was taken. "Let's go."
As we walked off the stage towards the venue, everyone started chatting. One of the actors said, "Your cufflinks are nice. What brand are they?"
Qin Shuang mentioned the brand name, and someone else chimed in, "It looks good, did the stylist choose it? Not bad."
Qin Shuang needs to clarify: "It was a gift from my boyfriend."
The others were taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Well, Qin Shuang, you didn't even tell us about something this big. That's so unfair!"
"Exactly! Who is it? Who could possibly win you over? I'm so curious!"