Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen-Chapter 527 - 338: Sister Qiu, Sister Qiu!

After returning from Fei City, it was quite obvious the entire team had relaxed considerably.

Previously, work trips were somber; everyone either kept quiet or slept.

But on the return trip, everyone seemed to have endless things to say, especially the few young women, who chattered the whole way.

Chu Tian actually liked this kind of atmosphere—lively and bustling, not so lifeless and gloomy.

Unfortunately, his good mood didn’t last long.

As soon as he returned to the Capital, before he could even settle in, Hou Yichuan called him immediately.

From the moment the call connected, Hou Yichuan was practically begging, urging him to hurry back to the company.

What could Chu Tian do? No matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn’t play dead at this time.

"Sorry, the company’s pushing me. I just got back and might have to get busy again. I’d originally planned to spend the first couple of days with you."

At the villa, Chu Tian said to Xu Qingqiu, his voice tinged with reluctance.

"What’s there to be sorry about? If anyone should apologize, it’s me. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have to do all this, working so hard."

"I’m fine, you know that. You might get tired, but I never will. After all, slacking off is my specialty."

Seeing the smug look on Chu Tian’s face, Xu Qingqiu was exasperated yet amused.

She wasn’t a fool; she knew what Chu Tian used to be like, of course. But running a company now was a far cry from the past.

No matter how much he might slack off, it was still his company. How could he completely neglect it?

If he truly had, the company probably wouldn’t have made it this far.

Moreover, Hou Yichuan’s frequent calls to Chu Tian made it evident he wasn’t as hands-off as he claimed.

On the contrary, various clues indicated that Chu Tian was the most crucial person in the entire company.

She understood all this, of course. But sometimes in love, it was better to play a little foolish and keep some things to herself.

"You’re always talking such nonsense,"

Acting coquettishly, Xu Qingqiu opened her mouth to say something, but tears involuntarily streamed down her face. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

She didn’t know why. Perhaps she was too tired recently, under too much pressure, or perhaps it was out of concern for him.

Indeed, a woman’s emotions could sometimes be so inexplicable.

This sudden display startled Chu Tian.

"What’s wrong? What’s wrong? Why are you suddenly crying?"

"Are you feeling unwell? No?"

"Is it because you’ll miss me? Should I not go then?"

Hearing Chu Tian’s clear misunderstanding, Xu Qingqiu quickly pulled away from his embrace.

"No, it’s just... I’ve been under a lot of pressure. I’ll be fine after a good cry."

Not knowing the reason was one thing, but hearing it made Chu Tian’s heart ache for her even more.

"I’m so sorry for putting you through so much. How about we take a break for a while? Don’t push yourself too hard. Sometimes, a simple, peaceful life is quite nice too."

"No! We made a promise! You’ve done so much for me, I absolutely won’t give up halfway!"

"Uh..."

Actually, Chu Tian wanted to say it wasn’t necessary. He had done all this only because Xu Qingqiu needed it; he really hadn’t put much thought into it. But seeing her determined expression, her face shining with conviction, he thought better of it. Being a bit tired is alright, he mused. Sometimes, having dreams is quite nice.

"Alright then. But actually, I don’t have anything urgent at the company today. I’ll stay home with you and go in tomorrow."

But after listening, Xu Qingqiu shook her head like a rattle drum.

"No! You should go. I have my work, and you have yours. Don’t ever give up your own things because of me."

"Chu Tian, being together means supporting and giving to each other. I don’t like you always accommodating me, and I especially don’t want you to give up your career for me."

My own career? Unlimited Entertainment?

To be honest, Chu Tian hadn’t taken matters there too seriously.

In his view, if it succeeded, great; if not, it wouldn’t have much impact anyway.

But Xu Qingqiu’s expression suggested she didn’t think the same way.

Moreover, his recent experiences had made him realize that his previous laissez-faire attitude wasn’t appropriate, especially regarding Unlimited Entertainment.

Coupled with Xu Qingqiu’s current unhappiness, he understood this even better.

"Alright, alright. You stay home and rest well. I’ll go check on the company."

"Mm-hm, go on, work hard! I’m waiting for your company to grow big and strong, so you can take care of me in the future!"

"Alright, then I’ll work hard to support you in the future!"

With his girlfriend’s encouragement, Chu Tian felt even more motivated. He left home and headed straight for the company.

However, as soon as he arrived at the company, Hou Yichuan roped him into reviewing various documents, attending numerous meetings, and signing all sorts of paperwork.

But mentally, Chu Tian was far more proactive than before, a stark contrast to his previous laziness.

It made Hou Yichuan wonder at one point if Chu Tian had been replaced by someone else.

On the other hand, Xu Qingqiu actually hadn’t rested for long.

She stayed home for no more than two days before Sister Hua dragged her out to attend various events again.

"Sister Qiu."

"Sister Qiu!"

"Ah! Is that Xu Qingqiu?! Wasn’t she filming an MV? Why is she suddenly back?"

"You said she was filming an MV, not a movie. Why couldn’t she come back?"

"The turnout today is impressive. Xu Qingqiu has been incredibly popular lately; it can’t have been easy to get her here."

"Isn’t Xu Qingqiu known for being difficult to invite? She rarely attends these kinds of events."

"Haven’t you seen today’s lineup? Look over there! How many entertainment companies are there in the country? Five CEOs alone have come. I also heard that executives from Huaying, Yihua, and Warner are here today."

"No wonder. Xu Qingqiu has truly made it big now. It must have taken a lot of clout to get her here."

"Hmph, it’s only because she met a big shot. Otherwise, with songs like those, anyone could become a star."

"Indeed. So many good songs, any one of them could be a lead single. Forget Xu Qingqiu, even I could make it with those songs!"

"You? Heh..."

In the hotel banquet hall, Xu Qingqiu’s arrival made everyone who recognized her widen their eyes in surprise.

As she passed, a chorus of ’Sister Qiu!’ erupted, a genuine testament to her considerable standing.

After she walked past with a smile, a buzz of conversation erupted behind her. From the moment she appeared, she became the center of the entire venue.

This was unprecedented. Though Xu Qingqiu appeared nonchalant, inwardly she was still unaccustomed to it, even somewhat overwhelmed and apprehensive.

Fortunately, Sister Hua had anticipated this. Since Xu Qingqiu rarely attended such events, Sister Hua had given her a heads-up, sparing her any embarrassment.

"Look who it is! Diva Xu, it’s been a long time. It’s not easy to get a chance to see you."

Most of the people she’d encountered on the way in were of lower status, but it was different inside.

Moreover, these people’s attitudes were more relaxed, and some she had worked with previously had already approached her.