The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship-Chapter 475 - 423: Feelings Need to be Cultivated Gradually

Chapter 475: Chapter 423: Feelings Need to be Cultivated Gradually
Zhuo Yuqing did not expect that Xi Yang would still have his library card from their university days, and she also believed that this person was indeed Xi Yang’s assistant.
"Then please lead the way." Zhuo Yuqing returned the library card to the assistant.
"Miss Zhuo, this way please."
The assistant didn’t take her too far. Xi Yang had chosen a nearby café that featured private little booths that protected privacy, since someone like Xi Yang was bound to cause a commotion wherever he went.
When Zhuo Yuqing pushed the door open and entered, Xi Yang was on the phone. Seeing her, he gestured for her to wait a moment, then whispered a few words into the phone before hanging up.
"Junior sister Yuqing, happy new year." Xi Yang greeted her with a moist smile, and pointed to the opposite seat: "Come over and sit."
"Senior brother, happy new year." Zhuo Yuqing was grateful for Xi Yang’s help that day, and she had even promised to take him out for a meal, "Senior brother, did you want to see me for something?"
"Wasn’t it you who said you wanted to treat me to a meal?" Xi Yang looked at her with a teasing smile.
Touching her nose, Zhuo Yuqing smiled awkwardly: "Then when are you free? I’ll treat you."
"Just joking." Xi Yang handed her the drinks menu, "What would you like to drink?"
Zhuo Yuqing ordered a Golden Tangerine Tea.
"Junior sister, I indeed have something to ask for your help today." Xi Yang set his coffee aside, fiddling with a delicate little silver spoon.
"You just say the word, senior brother. If it’s something I can do, I will help." Zhuo Yuqing was still thankful for Xi Yang’s assistance last time, so when he said he needed her help, she naturally wouldn’t refuse.
Xi Yang didn’t beat around the bush but spoke directly: "Junior sister, Su Yingluo has just been signed by me. Currently, her development is very important for the company."
Xi Yang had only said half of it when Zhuo Yuqing already knew the purpose of him inviting her for coffee, "Senior brother, you don’t have to worry about this matter; the magazine company has no intention of making this news public."
"This matter, if made a big deal, could stir up a huge commotion both in the entertainment industry and society. If played down, Su Yingluo’s career might be ruined. Although the magazine hasn’t released the news for now, I hope it can stop here and that no one else other than you, junior sister, will know about it."
Xi Yang looked at her earnestly, "Junior sister, I think you understand what I mean."
"I understand." Zhuo Yuqing nodded, "Don’t worry, I will destroy all the photos."
"Then I must thank you first, junior sister." Xi Yang showed her a warm smile, "I know I’m imposing on you. In exchange, I have an exclusive story that I can offer to you."
"There’s no need, senior brother. You helped me before, so it’s only right I help you. And as you said, if this news were to leak, Su Yingluo’s acting career could be over. After much deliberation, I decided not to publish the news. Sometimes in this line of work, one can be quite heartless, ready to sell out someone’s privacy for a headline without considering others’ feelings. Although celebrities entertain the public, they too are ordinary people and need their own space."
Zhuo Yuqing sighed: "Otherwise, why would people call us paparazzi?"
Xi Yang shook his head: "Junior sister, don’t think like that. Every industry has its own peculiarities. The public needs journalists like you, and so do the stars; otherwise, the word ’entertainment’ would lose its meaning. If you keep working with this mindset, you won’t get any good news, and it’s a miss of the spirit of entertainment."
This was the first time Zhuo Yuqing had heard such an analysis and the first time someone recognized her profession.
"Senior brother, aren’t you angry?"
"It’s my artist’s failure to behave appropriately that led to the ing; I’m grateful for your discretion, junior sister, there’s no reason to be angry." Xi Yang maintained his gentle smile, and then he pushed an envelope towards her, "The news in here is for you, it should be enough for a headline."
"There’s no need, senior brother." Zhuo Yuqing quickly declined.
"No need for courtesy with me. If I don’t give this news to you, I’d give it to someone else as a favor; it has to come out sooner or later. If you take it, I’ll feel a bit better." Xi Yang put the envelope in front of her, "Take it, otherwise, I’ll feel guilty."
Since Xi Yang insisted, Zhuo Yuqing reluctantly accepted it. In front of him, she opened the envelope. Upon seeing the photos inside, she was taken aback and looked at Xi Yang with confusion: "Senior brother, is this... real?"