"That’s more like it. Oh, I went for a four-dimensional ultrasound a few days ago, and could see the baby in the belly. I forgot to show you yesterday, I’ll send it to you now."
Su Tutu sent over a picture.
Su Tutu had been pregnant for over four months now, and the baby’s shape was visible, with facial features that looked a bit more like Sheng Chao.
Qiao Xi guessed it might be a boy.
Of course, that was only her guess.
She had no experience, just purely a sixth sense.
[Qiao Xi: The child has beautiful features.]
Su Tutu didn’t want to type and sent a voice message instead, "Right? I think so too, but I dare not say out loud. I’m afraid you’ll think I’m bragging, haha."
Qiao Xi responded, "No, it really is beautiful. Please feel free to say so and bring out your old temper."
"What about you and Boss Shen, no plans for preparing for pregnancy?"
Preparing for pregnancy?
Su Tutu said, "Before getting pregnant, you need to prepare for it, at least a few months in advance. I think you can start preparing now."
After Su Tutu got pregnant, Qiao Xi and Su Tutu talked a lot about children, and Qiao Xi also liked discussing these topics with her.
But to prepare several months in advance?
Qiao Xi specifically searched online.
Some couples started preparing for pregnancy six months in advance.
Half a year in advance, so early?
But if she really had such plans, then she needed to be ready to put her work aside and semi-retire from the industry.
How did women often choose between family and career?
There were female stars in the entertainment industry who got married, had children, and then retreated from the limelight to return to family life. Qiao Xi had admired their courage when she saw those news stories.
After all, female stars in the entertainment industry had only a few golden years.
Some disappeared from the public eye after returning to their families.
Some wanted to make a comeback after getting married and having children, but found that the entertainment industry had no place for them anymore.
But no matter what, those who were brave for love deserved admiration.
From her entry into the industry till now, she had filmed more than ten movies and had attained the top award of Movie Queen.
She had always been true to her career.
To film good movies, to strive in filming, that was her original intention.
[Movie acting is because I love it, and now being pregnant, I kind of life too. I want to tell my child after giving birth, look, your mom is a movie actor, and I’ve acted in many incredible movies. My child will definitely be proud of me. Brother Chao said, after our child is born, if I want to continue acting, he will still support me. He’ll take care of the child. Xixi, I am really happy now.]
Qiao Xi looked at the text Su Tutu sent over and felt a sudden warmth in her eyes.
They were misty, and the corners were tinged with red.
There was so much love in these simple words.
Not just the love between the couple, but also their love for their unborn child.
Even though the arrival of this child had disrupted Su Tutu’s plans, she quickly adjusted her attitude.
As she said, it wouldn’t be difficult for her to return to the industry after childbirth, the wife of the president of Shengshi Entertainment would not worry about resources.
With her good acting skills, she would certainly have many scripts seeking her out later.
Moreover, that would be the perfect time for her to transition.
Perhaps as a first or second-tier female star, it was hard to balance career and family, but the current happiness was surely the most beautiful.
Not regretting her choices, and embracing the changes brought about by life, Su Tutu was very wise.
[Su Tutu: Seeing Ziwang, don’t you get any thoughts?]
Of course, there were.
How could there not be?
[Qiao Xi: Let’s talk about it after I return from the Hong Kong Film Festival.]
The Hong Kong Film Festival’s awards were announced in December.
"Twin Sisters" was nominated for Best Actress, Best Film, and Best New Director.
When the nominations were announced, fans and netizens all felt "Twin Sisters" was on fire, regardless of whether it would win any of the listed categories.
The irony was that "Twin Sisters" had not yet been released to the public, and fans and netizens who wanted to see the movie had no chance.
Only those who saw the premiere at the opening ceremony knew just how excellent "Twin Sisters" was.
[Su Tutu: Oh right, I almost forgot there’s a film festival to attend.]
[Qiao Xi: Will Brother Chao let you go?]
[Su Tutu: Of course, but he’s worried about me and will accompany me there.]
Shen Dang also said he would accompany her.
Just as she thought of Shen Dang, he sent a message: [Honey, are you up?]
Qiao Xi quickly replied: [Yes, I am eating breakfast. It’s delicious, Boss Shen is really outdoing himself today!]
[When I get back, I’ll give a kiss to see just how sweet.] Thɪs chapter is updated by Novᴇ(l)Fɪre .ɴᴇt
Shen Dang sent two messages in a row.
And those words, so flirty.
Even through a screen, Qiao Xi’s face turned red again.
He was becoming more and more improper.
Qiao Xi didn’t even want to respond to him.
But then Shen Dang sent another question mark.
It reminded Qiao Xi of his former noble demeanor.
And that made her want to ignore him even more!
It just so happened that Wang Li called, and Qiao Xi answered her call.
Qiao Xi then got busier with work for the next few days and soon it was time to attend the Hong Kong Film Festival.
Xie Baola led the main cast of "Twin Sisters," Qiao Xi, and Su Tutu, along with their husbands, to attend the festival.
The male lead, Chen Xu, was busy filming on set and couldn’t take the time off, so he did not join this film festival.
Besides the few leading actors, there were also assistants and team members traveling together. They arrived in Hong Kong at ten o’clock on the morning of the film festival.
The award ceremony started at six in the evening.
As soon as they disembarked the plane, they headed straight for the hotel.
They were in a hurry now.
Qiao Xi and Su Tutu needed to get ready and walk the red carpet.
The gowns Qiao Xi and Su Tutu were to wear tonight had been prepared by their husbands.
They had their own makeup team.
Xie Baola was more casual.
Even though her movie was nominated for Best Film, she didn’t bother to dress up, as she was a director and didn’t need to compete with the female stars for attention.
Sheng Chao was constantly worried about Su Tutu’s well-being, staying by her side, fussing over her during the makeup process.
Asking if she was hungry or needed water now and then.
The makeup artists were envious.
Su Tutu was getting a bit annoyed with him.
"I’ll tell you if I’m hungry or thirsty."
Su Tutu had to reassure Sheng Chao.
She was just pregnant, and he had been more nervous than her all along.
Su Tutu’s belly had rounded out by now, so the dress was designed for comfort and warmth. Although it didn’t reveal any skin, it looked beautiful and elegant on her. It was as if her brash personality had disappeared.
Shen Dang had arranged for lunch and dinner to be delivered; no way was he going to let his wife go hungry.
Xie Baola’s first film was receiving a lot of attention, and knowing she was in Hong Kong that evening, her phone hadn’t stopped ringing all day.
Chen Jiayan was on a business trip in the Imperial Capital because of company affairs, so he wasn’t there to accompany Xie Baola.
Seeing both sisters accompanied by their husbands, Xie Baola went to the hotel balcony and called Chen Jiayan.