Online, unfavorable comments about Li Yao began to emerge. He was busy with meetings and handling things with the company. Also, because of Qin Wei's current condition affecting the shooting of the drama, Li Yao gave her a few days off and rescheduled her limited scenes in A Hundred Scenic Spots to later dates.
As for staying at Sun Tiantian's home for a few days, Li Yao did not object. Firstly, objecting would have been futile. Secondly, although Qin Wei and Gossip Entertainment's Guo Yuyang did not get along, fortunately there were many factions within Gossip with differing interests that never banded together against outsiders. Therefore, the relationship between Sun Tiantian and Qin Wei was still very good. Leaving her precious granddaughter in Sun Tiantian’s care, Li Yao had nothing to worry about.
At half past ten in the evening, Li Liang drove Qin Wei in a Cadillac and arrived at the designated residential area. He parked the car downstairs.
Sun Tiantian was already waiting at the door for her arrival. Seeing Qin Wei get out of the car, Sun Tiantian happily went to help carry her luggage.
“Sis, take the car. It’ll make going out more convenient.”
Li Liang spoke, but was rejected by Qin Wei:
“No, no, you take it away. This residential area doesn’t have parking spaces for non-residents. They charge parking fees every day! You go first. I don’t have a lot of luggage. I can handle it.”
Li Liang: “...”
Li Liang started the car engine and bid Qin Wei farewell.
Sun Tiantian: “Huh? 500 yuan per month is expensive?”
“It’s expensive.”
Having just obtained 50,000 yuan through her own cunning schemes, Qin Wei planned to spend it prudently.
As Qin Wei spoke, she carried her own luggage and took the elevator.
The residential area Sun Tiantian lived in was fairly new. Although it wasn't a high-end residential area for the elite class, overall it was quite good, with small gardens downstairs and lush greenery, giving people a pleasing feeling upon entering the premises, and facilities were complete.
Ding–
“We’ve arrived.”
The elevator doors opened. There were two units per floor. Sun Tiantian opened the one on the left.
“It’s a small 90 square-meter apartment. Please bear with it.”
Sun Tiantian opened the door for Qin Wei to enter. The entire apartment decor was simple. The furniture and appliances were ordinary, but it gave a lively, homey feel.
“Not small at all. 90 square meters for one person to live in is really comfortable!”
Qin Wei sat down. The sofa was moderately soft and firm, slightly wider than a normal sofa.
“I usually like to watch movies and read books here, so I had this custom sofa made. Starting today, I’ll sleep here. I’ve put new bedding and sheets on the bed in the bedroom for you. Feel free to stay as long as you like.”
As Sun Tiantian spoke, she pulled the luggage into the bedroom, came out and poured Qin Wei a glass of water before sitting down:
“I’ve put daily necessities on the bed for you. Sorry I asked you to come later at night, mainly because I didn’t want the residents here to see you. You must be exhausted. Rest early.”
Qin Wei felt a little guilty:
“I know some things have happened recently, and my reputation probably isn’t so good these days...”
“No, no, you misunderstood. I didn't mean your reputation is bad. I mainly don't want your life to be affected. Since you’re staying at my home, I’m responsible for you during this period!”
Seeing Qin Wei looking hurt, Sun Tiantian felt quite distressed for her. She wanted to give her a hug but was afraid of touching her injuries and causing her pain.
“I may have to stay for a few more days, so I'll sleep on the sofa.”
Qin Wei spoke as she leaned back into the sofa cushion. Seeing Sun Tiantian about to object, Qin Wei said to her:
“You have two options. Either let me sleep on the sofa, or sleep together with me in the bedroom. Otherwise, me being here will inconvenience you, and I’ll feel guilty. If I feel guilty, I won’t sleep well. If I don’t sleep well, my health will suffer, my health suffers...”
“You sleep on the sofa.”
Sun Tiantian went into the bedroom, walked two steps, turned around and looked at her:
“Actually sometimes I can understand why Qiao Teacher got angry. I just don't dare to.”
Sun Tiantian brought out new bedding and made up the sofa neatly for Qin Wei. She also said Qin Wei smelled of alcohol and told her to take a bath and change her clothes.
By the time Sun Tiantian was just about done with her tasks, Qin Wei had finished showering and changing into pajamas as well. Only then did Sun Tiantian sit down to speak with her:
“Apply a facial mask and sit down to rest. Before your hair dries, let's have a good long chat.”
“Hmm...”
...
Sun Tiantian asked many questions, mainly about the extent of Qin Wei's injuries, whether resuming work would be too strenuous for her, and some gossip about Qiao Teacher. She additionally asked whether Su Yang’s injuries to his back from being struck by a rod were heavy. Upon learning that Su Yang's handsome face was basically unharmed, Sun Tiantian felt relieved.
She didn't ask anything else.
“I’ll help blow dry your hair, then you sleep. Tomorrow morning I have to shoot a scene. I’ve left you a set of keys. As for where things are, I’ve written instructions on the coffee table for you. I’ll have breakfast and lunch prepared for you tomorrow morning and afternoon. At night I’ll be back and we can eat together. I’ll probably be quite busy these two days, but I can stay home with you the day after.”
After Sun Tiantian finished speaking, she brought out a hair dryer and blew Qin Wei’s hair while drying it, enviously praising at the same time:
“You have really great hair volume and quality. I heard you’ve never dyed your hair. Right?”
Qin Wei replied:
“Yes, never dyed it. Mainly because I used to endorse shampoo products, so the contract had requirements about hair style and color. And I just didn't have the patience...”
After blow-drying her hair, Sun Tiantian accompanied Qin Wei to lie on the sofa for a while longer, reading aloud her latest fanfiction until Qin Wei fell asleep beside her, utterly exhausted after spending almost an entire day and night without proper sleep while also moving around.
Sun Tiantian quietly got up, covered Qin Wei with a blanket, then went back to the bedroom to rest.
...
The next morning when Sun Tiantian woke up, Qin Wei was still asleep. Sun Tiantian tip-toed around lightly so as not to disturb Qin Wei until she left the apartment.
The filming location wasn't too far from her home. She spent the entire day busy shooting scenes on the set, almost nonstop, without even a chance to ask Qin Wei how she was doing at home. Sitting in the car her assistant drove, heading home, Sun Tiantian was so worn out that she fell asleep.
“Wah wah wah...no dinner to eat, Sweetie wants to starve me to death...”
Sun Tiantian awoke with a start, thinking Qin Wei was crying from hunger, only to realize it was a dream.
She took out her phone to call Qin Wei.
“Hello, Vivi? I’m running a bit late coming back today. I’ll buy some food on my way home, okay? What would you like to eat?”
Qin Wei's voice came from the phone:
“No need, no need, I'm cooking at home. I was just about to ask when you'd be back!”
“Ten minutes.”
She hung up. Sun Tiantian flipped through the news of the day. Her poor Vivi topped the entertainment hot search charts, nearly monopolizing the entire top ten.
She casually clicked open one topic. The content there was quite intense.
Even livelier than what she saw last night.
Oh well, better stop reading. Reading it made even herself feel awful, not to mention the person involved.
Sun Tiantian made a firm resolution that although she couldn't be of much help herself, she at least wouldn't add troubles to Vivi's burdens!
...
Returning home, opening the door, Sun Tiantian faintly caught a whiff of the scent of food.
“Oh you’re just in time to come back!”
Qin Wei walked out holding a freshly cooked dish:
“Sweetie, go wash your hands. Dinner’s ready~”
...
Sun Tiantian knew Qin Wei could cook, but had never seen her seriously cook before. Today's dishes were all home-style fare —
Stir-fried shrimp with broccoli, tomato bean curd, and vegetable soup.
The colors and aromas were simply appetizing.
It greatly exceeded Sun Tiantian's expectations.
But...
“Why are you staring blankly like that? Try some!”
Qin Wei spoke as she scooped Sun Tiantian a small bowl of rice.
Knowing it wasn't good to eat too much at night, she had cooked rice using a clay pot, one small bowl per person.
“Qin Wei...”
“Hmm? What is it?”
“These days I’ve been so busy, eating at the drama set most of the time. Occasionally when I come back here to eat, it’s takeout.
I remember there isn't a shred of ingredients left in my house!”
