Helping My Ex-Wife Find Love Every Day - Chapter 61

Su Tila’s words were truly unbearable. Qiu Qingshi stamped her foot hard, her high-heeled shoe striking with a sharp emphasis.

Dong—

It was as if she had stamped right on Su Tila’s eardrum.

“Oh, so Great Manager Su is here too.” Qiu Qingshi enthusiastically clapped Su Tila’s shoulder, her expression friendly and amiable.

Su Tila froze!

The man turned his neck like a wind-up puppet, click-click-click, and lifted his head to look at Qiu Qingshi’s strained, unsmiling face.

Wuwuwu, Heaven wants to destroy me.

Qiu Qingshi’s fingertips quietly exerted force, as if she intended to crush Su-Puppet-Tila.

“And who is this?” Mother Bai asked Bai Mengzhao, confused.

Bai Mengzhao put down the kettle, pulled up a stool for Qiu Qingshi, her eyes filled with unconcealed excitement: “Mom, take a good look! Who is she?”

Although Qiu Qingshi had spent many years developing her career on the silver screen, she had gone through a slump earlier in her career, acting in several TV dramas. Among them, one serious drama and one Xianxia drama were of the highest quality and received the warmest response. At that time, mobile devices were not yet prevalent. Every family, after dinner, old and young alike, would sit in front of the TV on time, creating a lively scene. Qiu Qingshi’s national recognition was built up during that time. From eighty-year-olds to eight-year-olds, they could call out her name the moment they saw her advertisement or poster. In an era without the concept of ‘traffic star,’ Qiu Qingshi was already top-tier. These three TV dramas earned her enough popularity to further bolster her confidence for the big screen.

Mother Bai carefully scrutinized her. Her pale face, wan from a lingering illness, suddenly flushed with an unnatural red. Joyfully, she stammered, “Y-you are…” She was too excited to speak clearly.

Qiu Qingshi deliberately reined in her aloof aura, saying gently, “Hello, Auntie. I am Ms. Bai’s friend.” As she spoke, she held her skirt and sat down on the stool. The hem of the skirt lifted slightly with her movement, revealing her long, smooth legs.

Mother Bai recovered her composure, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, “You are Qiu Qingshi! The Film Empress Qiu, right!”

Qiu Qingshi replied calmly, “That is me, Auntie.”

Mother Bai had been leaning against the headboard, but seeing Qiu Qingshi confirm it, she sat up sharply: “I, I, I’m meeting a live celebrity for the first time!” Saying this, she became a little teary-eyed.

She was newly recovered from a serious illness. Bai Mengzhao, worried about her, knelt on the bed and tried to help her lie back down: “Mom, the doctor warned you to watch your emotions.” But Mother Bai didn’t care about that. Anxious that Bai Mengzhao was blocking her view of the big star, she impatiently waved her hand, signaling her to quickly move aside.

Bai Mengzhao had no choice but to obey her. Then, Mother Bai stretched her neck and observed Qiu Qingshi meticulously, looking her up and down, left and right.

Qiu Qingshi had experienced many huge waves and fierce storms, but she rarely dealt with such a straightforward auntie. Stared at so intensely by her fervent eyes, she couldn’t help but feel a little shy: “Auntie?”

Mother Bai frowned, let out a long “Hiss,” and muttered to herself, “This face hasn’t sagged, huh?”

A murderous aura erupted around Qiu Qingshi, sweeping towards Su Tila like the fierce north wind in the dead of winter. Su Tila’s bones rattled, and his flesh trembled. He shakily pulled out paper and a pen to write his will, guessing that his lifespan had reached its limit today. So sad, I won’t be able to live to see tomorrow’s sun.

Fortunately, Heaven was kind to him. Yao Xiangyi arrived just in time to draw away the firepower.

Yao Xiangyi, being rich and influential, brought so many fruit baskets, fresh flowers, and nutritional supplements that she could barely hold them all. Standing at the door of the ward, she smiled and first called out to Qiu Qingshi, then to Bai Mengzhao.

“CEO Yao?” Su Tila was a bit surprised. Qiu Qingshi came to see Bai Mengzhao because she wanted to sign her to Jinghong Entertainment. But why was Yao Xiangyi, who was busy with a million matters a day, here too?

Hmph hmph, keeping a mistress. Another solid piece of evidence.

Yao Xiangyi was also curious as to why Su Tila was here. Su Tila declared his loyalty: “Didn’t you tell me to quickly secure Ms. Bai? I definitely took your command to heart. See, I tracked her down to the hospital.” Yao Xiangyi gave a sneer: “Why didn’t you show this devotion last night?” Su Tila was on the verge of crying stormily. It’s happening, it’s happening! Overlord Yao is here to settle accounts.

Bai Mengzhao was even happier to see Yao Xiangyi than she was to see Qiu Qingshi. Like a little white rabbit, she hopped over cheerfully, took the things from Yao Xiangyi’s hands, and placed them on the balcony bay window, where Su Tila’s gifts were also piled.

Yao Xiangyi glanced around the ward, then smiled, her eyes curved, and said with satisfaction, “I was worried that Auntie wasn’t comfortable and considered using my connections to transfer her to a private room, but I see you’re already settled in one.”

Bai Mengzhao felt warmth in her heart and was deeply touched: “Thank you for your kindness, CEO Yao. This ward was just transferred to us by CEO Ji today.”

The smile on Yao Xiangyi’s lips couldn’t help but fade: “I ran into her on the way here. She seems to be quite caring toward you.”

Bai Mengzhao tilted her head, saying self-deprecatingly, “Perhaps.” She was grateful to Ji Pinghan. If Ji Pinghan hadn’t signed her to Tianji Media, she wouldn’t have been able to gather the funds for Mother Bai’s surgery. Starting out, she thought Ji Pinghan’s attention was due to her being valued. Gradually, she realized that to Ji Pinghan, she was simply too insignificant. On the contrary, Yao Xiangyi, who was Tianji’s sworn enemy, always protected her when she was in trouble.

Yao Xiangyi continued, “With people coming and going here, won’t it disturb Auntie’s rest? Why don’t I help transfer Auntie to a private hospital?”

Bai Mengzhao quickly waved her hands: “CEO Yao, we appreciate your kind intentions, but please don’t spend any more money. You’ve helped me so much; I don’t know when I’ll ever be able to repay the favor.”

Beside them, Qiu Qingshi took her tenth deep, deep breath! Another woman’s mother is eagerly showing affection, while my own mother-in-law makes excuses about appearing on a reality show, acting as if it’s going to strip off a layer of her skin. Excessive! Ruthless! Heartless!

Qiu Qingshi secretly gnawed on her handkerchief internally. She couldn’t watch any longer. She faked a smile and interrupted them: “Darling, come and say hello to Auntie Bai.”

Yao Xiangyi then realized her own lapse in etiquette. She smiled apologetically at Mother Bai, sat on the edge of the bed, and affectionately held her hand.

Qiu Qingshi: Holding hands too! Holding hands too! In four years of marriage, why didn’t you ever hold your mother-in-law’s hand!

Yao Xiangyi suddenly felt a prickling sensation on her back, and she instinctively turned around… She saw that Qiu Qingshi’s expression was incredibly strange—three parts indignation, three parts sorrow, and four parts resentment.

What did I do to provoke Qiu Qingshi this time?

She slightly tilted her head, giving Su Tila a look, silently asking for an explanation. Su Tila had no dignity left to face her, his face full of heartache and guilt, like a thief caught red-handed. Yao Xiangyi was suspicious. She looked back at Qiu Qingshi, who still wore that strange, hair-raising look.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Bai Mengzhao’s heart inexplicably jumped into her throat. Like timely rain, she smoothly mediated: “Mom, this is CEO Yao, whom I often mention. She takes great care of me.”

Yao Xiangyi finally made her formal introduction: “Auntie, my name is Yao Xiangyi. I had planned to visit you sooner, but work kept me too busy to get away.”

“You are CEO Yao! What a day this is! All the honored guests have gathered in one nest! Our Zhaozhao really likes you and talks about you every day. Thank you for taking care of her; you’ve gone to a lot of trouble.”

This statement had a bit of… ambiguity. Yao Xiangyi could completely imagine Qiu Qingshi’s expression at this moment—definitely fierce and predatory. She quickly saved the situation: “I cherish Ms. Bai like a younger sister, so protecting her is what I should do.”

“It’s not just her; Manager Su also praised you to me, saying you are upright and loyal, ten streets ahead of that beast Mei Kaixuan.” At this point, Mother Bai choked up. The rest of her words seemed stuck in her throat. Bai Mengzhao comforted her and hurriedly poured her a glass of water. Mother Bai took two sips: “Zhaozhao didn’t hide anything from me. I know about the situation. Tianji Media is going too far! Zhaozhao may be a newcomer, but she is not a beast to be ordered around and treated as they please! I agree to Zhaozhao joining your Jinghong. It’s much better than staying at Tianji!”

Yao Xiangyi, sharp-minded, now realized that Mother Bai was the one who made decisions for the Bai family. She secretly praised Su Tila’s intelligence for thinking of starting with Mother Bai. “But Zhaozhao’s contract with Tianji hasn’t expired. Will they be willing to release her? They will surely win if it goes to court.”

Yao Xiangyi reassured her: “If you don’t have the diamond, don’t take on the porcelain job. You don’t need to worry too much about this.”

Mother Bai seemed to have received a certain guarantee. Her mood immediately lifted, and happiness radiated from every wrinkle: “CEO Yao, you are a good person. With your promise, I feel relieved to hand Zhaozhao over to you.”

The ambiguous sentence returned. Yao Xiangyi corrected her: “All of us will work together to take good care of Ms. Bai.”

Mother Bai looked as if she had found a worry-free future for her daughter. Her eyes reddened, and she looked on the verge of tears, repeatedly saying, “Good.” Suddenly, she remembered something and cautiously asked Qiu Qingshi: “Film Empress Qiu won’t mind, will she?”

Qiu Qingshi leveraged her Golden Three Awards winning acting skills, narrowing her eyes into crescent moons, giving the impression that her smile was completely genuine. She followed up on the ambiguous statement: “In the future, Ms. Bai and I will both be CEO Yao’s people, and we will serve CEO Yao wholeheartedly together.” As she spoke, she turned her face and asked Bai Mengzhao, “Is that right?”

Bai Mengzhao answered with a confused “Mhm,” and said, “…Please take good care of me, Film Empress Qiu.”

Qiu Qingshi put her handbag on her lap: “Calling me that is too formal. We’re all one family now. Let’s refer to each other as sisters from now on.” After saying this, she gave Yao Xiangyi a meaningful look.

Yao Xiangyi: Are we transitioning into a harem drama now?

Bai Mengzhao naively replied, “Okay.”

This sentence landed in Su Tila’s ears with a completely different meaning—it was simply a pardon! He fought back tears of joy. He looked eagerly at Yao Xiangyi. CEO Yao, did you see that? Bai Mengzhao is willing to terminate her contract with Tianji and join Jinghong. He saved his life!

But to Qiu Qingshi, the comment was a genuine provocation. Little girl, you have guts. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her beautifully contoured profile: “CEO Yao will definitely be much happier with you around. After all, I’m past my prime, and my face is sagging.”

She ground her teeth through the last part of the sentence. The clarity in her eyes vanished, replaced by a cold chill as she looked towards Yao Xiangyi: “Isn’t that right, CEO Yao?”

Yao Xiangyi: This remark is utterly inexplicable.

Su Tila: I was delusional. If the King of Hell wants me dead by the third watch, who can keep me until the fifth?

Despair!