Chapter 113: The Only Ex-husband No One Remembers
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Sure enough, not long after, Tang Fangmo’s studio clarified the situation, stating that the two were just friends.
Because Tang Fangmo had been filming abroad in recent years, while Shen Qingyue had been staying in the country, everyone was just making a fuss for nothing. But due to this hot topic, netizens once again stirred things up and even organized a poll: ‘Who do you think is the best match for Shen Qingyue?’ Seeing the online news, Zhang Jianci immediately contacted Chi Ming. “Big
Bro, do you want me to manipulate some data for you and get you to the top of the poll with Shen Qingyue? We can’t afford to lose.”
Tang Fangmo was a celebrity, so his fame was undoubtedly the highest. Currently, he had the most votes, followed by Chi Ming, with Yu Qilong at the bottom.
Zhang Jianci did not have to wait long before Chi Ming replied, “Do as you wish.”
Zhang Jianci retorted, “Tch, you clearly want to win, yet you’re acting like you don’t.” Despite his complaints, he did not waste any time and got to work. In less than half an hour, Chi Ming’s votes gradually surged, like a sudden leap, putting him in the first place.
Chen Ying’s family owned an entertainment company, so she understood these things quite well. With just a glance, she could tell something was off about
Chi Ming’s data. “No way! Chi Ming has always portrayed himself as content and low-key. I didn’t expect him to be so competitive. He even spent money to manipulate the data?”
Holding her phone, she leaned against Shen Qingyue and blinked as she asked, “Aren’t you going to consider him at all? He’s been quite the loyal knight.
Doesn’t that move your princess heart?” Then she thought of something else. “Could you be attracted to bad boys? Are we both cursed to have a weakness for them? Maybe I should go to a temple…”
Shen Qingyue shot her a look, “Maybe we’re lacking a bad boy in our destiny. Alright, enough of this. Brother MO said he’s hosting a gathering for friends. Are you going tomorrow?”
“Of course, I won’t miss a lively event. Can I ever resist?” Chen Ying casually agreed, but then something struck her, and she suddenly jumped up. “Wait a minute, ask Chen Song if he’s going!”
Shen Qingyue sent a message to Chen Song directly.
Chen Song replied: [I’ll go.]
“I’m not going anymore. I’ll just stay home.” Chen Ying flopped back on the sofa, continuing to laze around.
After receiving confirmation from Shen Qingyue that she was coming, Tang Fangmo went to ask Qin Zhen. [Brother-in-law, I’m back, let’s hang out tomorrow.]
Having been filming abroad for the past few years and recently engaged in closed-set shoots, he had not been keeping up with domestic news. He only heard Shen Qingyue mention casually that she was staying in an apartment outside and it was convenient for her to go to the hospital to care for Shen Jun. So, he did not think too much about it and thoughtfully sent a separate message to Qin Zhen.
Qin Zhen looked at his phone, his brows furrowing. [Shen Qingyue and I divorced a long time ago.] He typed this out, hesitated for a moment, and finally replied with a simple [Okay].
Due to the trending news in recent days, he has developed a habit of checking the trending topics. And today, he saw Shen Qingyue and Tang Fangmo trending, along with fan-initiated polls. Thousands of people were discussing who was the most suitable match for Shen Qingyue, yet nobody remembered him as her former husband.
Feeling a sense of frustration, Qin Zhen set his phone aside and stopped reading.
Tang Fangmo’s welcome banquet, Chi Ming also received an invitation. However, it wasn’t Tang Fangmo who sent it since they weren’t that familiar. It was Chen Ying who sent it, giving him another chance to play the role of a guardian.
Shen Qingyue was among the last to know. She looked at the well-dressed Chi Ming at the door, helplessly turning her gaze to the grinning Chen Ying behind her. Chi Ming had already arrived, and since there was nothing else to say, she simply uttered, “You’re a troublemaker.”
Chi Ming replied smugly, “With pleasure.”
Soon, they arrived at the venue of the banquet.
Tang Fangmo was in the middle of chatting with friends when he saw her. He quickly waved, “Here she is… Who’s this?” He paused, looking at the man beside her. The man seemed a bit familiar, but he could noot recall where he had seen him.
Shen Qingyue said, “He’s Chi Ming, my old friend.”
Tang Fangmo struggled to find words, pulling Shen Qingyue aside. “What’s going on with you? Bringing this person to a private gathering. Does Qin Zhen know?”
Shen Qingyue frowned. “What’s it to him?”
“Huh?” Tang Fangmo felt like his sister had taken a huge leap in her thinking during the years he’d been abroad. “Qin Zhen is your husband. You’re going out with another man and not caring about it?”
Only then did Shen Qingyue remember that Tang Fangmo was not aware of the situation. She quickly explained, “Qin Zhen and I divorced a long time ago.”
“What?? Are you kidding me?” Honestly, Tang Fangmo would sooner believe that the Shen Corporation was going bankrupt tomorrow than believe Shen Qingyue could let go of Qin Zhen!