Chapter 1529: A Family Reunion?

How long does it take to fall in love with someone?

A long time ago, Tong Xiaoya didn't believe in love at first sight. She thought it was just something made up in romance novels to fool people—how could anyone fall head over heels the first time they met someone?

But now, she knew that love at first sight really did exist in this world.

Even if you only met someone once, you could still think about them obsessively.

The moment she saw Tan Kaixuan, Tong Xiaoya felt that no matter how wronged she had been earlier, it no longer mattered.

As for Zhao Fusheng, who got out of the car behind Tan Kaixuan, she completely ignored him.

"What are you guys up to?"

Tan Kaixuan and Zhao Fusheng got out of the car together and quickly walked over to the group, speaking helplessly.

He had been having dinner with Zhao Fusheng when he got a call from Ye Jing that made his blood run cold. He was truly at a loss with these crazy women—each of them was a busy person worth at least tens of millions, with a mountain of work on their hands, yet they had run all the way to the Central Academy of Drama to gossip, putting on such a big show that it was both laughable and exasperating.

"All of you, get out!"

Zhao Fusheng, however, waved dismissively at the group of bodyguards. "Keep a few people. Are you gangsters? Who are you trying to scare by running into a school?"

The bodyguards were all embarrassed. They were all former special forces soldiers, and frankly, they felt quite resistant to this kind of scene. But Fan Baobao, the boss's wife, was in high spirits, and no one wanted to spoil her fun.

Now that the boss had arrived, they naturally relaxed. Following Zhao Fusheng's instructions, the large group of bodyguards quickly disappeared from Zhao Fusheng and the others' sight.

Of course, they didn't actually leave; they quietly hid themselves.

Seeing Zhao Fusheng and Tan Kaixuan appear, Fan Baobao and the others were clearly a bit embarrassed, especially when Tan Kaixuan didn't look very happy.

This made the women realize how rash their behavior had been.

Even Fan Baobao felt a little embarrassed.

"Um, we were just joking..."

The group exchanged glances, and finally Fan Baobao spoke up first.

"It's okay, I know." Tan Kaixuan nodded with a wry smile.

On the way over, Zhao Fusheng had already explained the women's intentions to him. Everyone hoped he would settle down in China. Now that he finally had a chance to be interested in a woman, they were all very concerned.

As the saying goes, too much care leads to confusion.

Although Tan Kaixuan felt helpless, he had to accept Zhao Fusheng's explanation.

After all, they had been friends for so many years; it was only natural for everyone to care about him.

"Um, do you know each other?"

At this moment, Tong Xiaoya, who had been in a daze ever since Tan Kaixuan appeared, finally came to her senses and couldn't help asking.

She was truly shocked. Not only had that person appeared, but he was also acquainted with these mysterious women, and it was obvious they had a very good relationship. This was completely颠覆ing her worldview!

Just moments ago, she had regarded these imposing women as her imagined rivals, and now they turned out to be friends of the man she liked?!

What now?

Tong Xiaoya was genuinely panicked.

...

...

Tan Kaixuan was also panicked. Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was actually so embarrassed he didn't know what to say.

He had tried to be a hero saving the damsel, and they ended up in bed together.

He had tried to leave gracefully, and now his entire entourage of friends and family had shown up.

Tan Kaixuan felt that his image in Tong Xiaoya's eyes must be absolutely terrible.

"Well, they're all my friends." Taking a deep breath, Tan Kaixuan introduced Fan Baobao and the others to Tong Xiaoya, and finally pointed at Zhao Fusheng: "He's my college roommate and current business partner, Zhao Fusheng."

"Tong Xiaoya?"

Zhao Fusheng looked at the girl in front of him, his eyes lighting up as she overlapped with a certain figure in his memory.

"Hello." Tong Xiaoya didn't know who Zhao Fusheng was, but since Tan Kaixuan said he was a good friend, she naturally had to be polite.

"Hello, hello." Zhao Fusheng suddenly smiled. "I saw your dance at the Ministry of Public Security gala. It was beautiful!"

"When did you see it?"

Now even Tan Kaixuan and Fan Baobao were curious.

Zhao Fusheng shrugged. "Just this year. She danced; it was on TV."

Huh?

Everyone exchanged glances. They all knew Zhao Fusheng had a good memory, but this good? That was rare.

"Don't worry about the details. By the way, I heard you're going to star in Director Er Xiaobao's movie, right?" Zhao Fusheng asked Tong Xiaoya with a smile.

The information Ye Jing had obtained didn't show that Tong Xiaoya had been removed from the cast. Mainly because he hadn't told his subordinates what he wanted to know, so the people gathering the information hadn't really taken it seriously.

Hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Tong Xiaoya gave a bitter smile and shook her head helplessly. "That role has already been recast."

"Hmm?"

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

Generally speaking, it was rare for a role that had already been confirmed to be replaced at the last minute.

But since it was Tong Xiaoya's personal matter, he didn't feel comfortable asking too much.

Tan Kaixuan, however, frowned. "What happened?"

"Ah, nothing." Tong Xiaoya shook her head repeatedly. "Um, how did you get here?"

"I..."

Before Tan Kaixuan could speak, Tong Xiaoya saw a large group of people running over in the distance, led by none other than her advisor.

"Teacher, why are you here?"

Tong Xiaoya, forgetting to talk to Tan Kaixuan, quickly asked the advisor who had run up to her.

"Teacher Chen?"

Before the out-of-breath advisor could speak, Fan Baobao exclaimed in surprise.

"Ah?"

The advisor was startled. Looking up, she saw Fan Baobao, who had taken off her sunglasses.

"Xiao Fan, what are you doing here?" She was truly shocked. Wasn't this pregnant woman one of her former students?

"I came with my friends..." Fan Baobao explained with a smile. As she spoke, she pulled Zhao Fusheng over and introduced him to the advisor: "Teacher, this is my husband."

Zhao Fusheng smiled warmly and extended his hand to the advisor. "Hello, Teacher."

"Your husband?"

Teacher Chen was visibly startled, then seemed to realize something. She looked at Zhao Fusheng in surprise, hesitated for a moment, then shook his hand. "Um, hello, Chairman Zhao."

"You're too kind, too kind." Zhao Fusheng quickly shook his head. "You're Baobao's teacher. If you don't mind, just call me Fusheng, or Xiao Zhao."

Clearly, the other party knew who he was.

But since she was Fan Baobao's advisor, Zhao Fusheng naturally wouldn't put on airs.

He was always very amiable with his own people.

If he encountered arrogant and domineering types, Zhao Fusheng wouldn't mind letting them know the dignity of a superior, but since she was one of his own, there was no need.

"I'll just call you Fusheng then." Teacher Chen smiled. "You two are busy people. Just now I thought someone had come to the school to cause trouble."

With that, she called over Tong Xiaoya. "Come here, Xiao Tong. This is your senior sister, Fan Baobao."

"Baobao, this is your junior sister. In the years since you graduated, she's the most talented student I've taught."

Although she didn't know exactly what was going on, Teacher Chen knew well who Fan Baobao had married—a super-rich man worth billions. With such a big shot around, no matter who Tong Xiaoya had offended, as long as Zhao Fusheng spoke up, there shouldn't be any problem that couldn't be solved.

Tong Xiaoya was completely dumbfounded. How had she suddenly become a junior sister with a brother-in-law?

The world was really too small!

Zhao Fusheng hadn't expected this advisor to think so highly of Tong Xiaoya, trying to pave the way for her the moment they met.

But out of consideration for Tan Kaixuan, and with his wife watching eagerly, Zhao Fusheng naturally wouldn't be so rude. He smiled at Tong Xiaoya and said, "Xiao Tong, have you signed with a film company? If not, would you be interested in joining my company?"

What's going on?

Tong Xiaoya suddenly felt that her brain wasn't working fast enough.

Why had the scene changed so quickly? And what had she been doing just now?