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Chapter 385 Best Friend Fan Bingbing
After its release, "The Batman" achieved excellent box office results and received excellent reviews, completely outperforming other superhero movies, which made many people happy for Wu Yuchen.

For example, Fan Bingbing was overjoyed. Her Hollywood journey had begun, and naturally, the more successful and powerful Wu Yuchen became, the more resources he could provide her.

However, at this moment, Fan Bingbing showed no sign of happiness. Instead, she glanced at Jiang Qinqin, who still looked sorrowful, went over and took her arm, tentatively asking, "Sister, you and brother-in-law..."

"Don't call him brother-in-law!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Bingbing knew that Jiang Qinqin was still angry. She had been with Jiang Qinqin for quite some time, and it was clear that Jiang Qinqin had really suffered a great blow this time.

However, as Jiang Qinqin's good friend, and more importantly, as Wu Yuchen's good sister-in-law, she naturally had to help her brother-in-law maintain the relationship between her sister and brother-in-law.

Fan Bingbing said, "Sis, I know what my brother-in-law did was wrong, but are you really planning to break up with him?"

Jiang Qinqin remained silent upon hearing this, tears welling up in her eyes again. She had always believed that she and Wu Yuchen were a perfect match, a destiny ordained by heaven. Their relationship began in school, and she had accompanied Wu Yuchen throughout his growth, witnessing his transformation from a student into a world-renowned director.

He was not only exceptionally outstanding, dazzling to the point of being known worldwide, but he had also treated her exceptionally well throughout their ten-year acquaintance, making Jiang Qinqin sometimes feel as if she were living in a fairy tale. Therefore, after achieving her career goals, Jiang Qinqin's only thought was to marry Wu Yuchen.

Unexpectedly, she received a devastating piece of news: Wu Yuchen not only told her that they couldn't get married, but also that he had another woman, Li Xiaoran, who was already pregnant with his child!

This felt like Jiang Qinqin had fallen into an ice cave! She hasn't recovered from the shock for days...

"Bingbing, he already has a child outside, what am I supposed to do!" Jiang Qinqin hugged Fan Bingbing and started crying again, her face streaked with tears, a pitiful sight.

Seeing Jiang Qinqin like this, Fan Bingbing felt a little sorry for her and a bit guilty, but at the same time, she also felt that her sister was really well protected by Wu Yuchen. In Fan Bingbing's eyes, this was nothing compared to her crying her heart out. "If you knew how much of a flirtation I have with my brother-in-law, you'd be furious!"

Fan Bingbing hugged Jiang Qinqin and patted her, comforting her: "Sister, things have already come to this. I know you're upset and you have resentment towards your brother-in-law, but it doesn't have to be that you cut ties with him directly!"
"You can't entirely blame my brother-in-law for this. You know what the entertainment industry is like. My brother-in-law is so outstanding, he's rarer than Tang Sanzang's flesh. Female demons would definitely flock to him. No matter how strong his will is, he's bound to have his moments of weakness."

Listening to Fan Bingbing's words, Jiang Qinqin understood the principle. Not to mention foreign countries, in the domestic entertainment industry as she knew it, there was no big director who had no scandals with women.

The romance between Zhang Yimou and Gong Li was known throughout the country. Not to mention Xie Jin, the first Chinese director of the previous generation, and the younger generation have had their share of affairs...

Actually, she had considered the possibility that Wu Yuchen might be cheating, but precisely because of this, and because she considered him to be the top Chinese director, she had never really investigated further. She figured as long as he was willing to marry her, she would turn a blind eye. But she never imagined that they wouldn't even be able to get married now!

Jiang Qinqin is also a woman of strong will, and her personality has a touch of the fiery spirit typical of women from Chongqing, so she naturally finds this outcome difficult to accept.

More importantly, the contrast is quite stark. She had always thought she was Wu Yuchen's favorite and that marriage was a matter of course, but now the wedding is impossible. She felt ashamed when she thought about all the relatives and friends she knew, even those who flattered her to her face, secretly laughing at her behind her back.

Jiang Qinqin's eyes flickered as she asked Fan Bingbing, "Do you think he would marry me if I pressured him?"

This is not a good question. Fan Bingbing glanced at Jiang Qinqin's expression and didn't answer her question directly. Instead, she whispered:

"Sis, I'm afraid to say this, but you can't argue with your husband about this. At the very least, you might ruin your relationship with him. At worst, even the country won't support you! Think about it, your husband is the chief director of the Olympics, representing the face of China. Nobody dares to report these negative news stories about him, because that would ruin our Olympic plans."

Jiang Qinqin opened her mouth. Although Fan Bingbing's words were harsh, that was really the situation. Compared to national affairs, what did Jiang Qinqin's feelings matter?
Moreover, Zhang Yimou's example from last year is a prime example; he was heavily criticized by the public because of the ultrasound incident. Now Wu Yuchen is the chief director of the Olympics, so she can't afford any more blemishes. If she really causes trouble, who knows whose side the public and media will be on…

Thinking of this, Jiang Qinqin felt frustrated. Although she didn't want to ruin Wu Yuchen's reputation, the fact that she was being bullied by Wu Yuchen but couldn't speak out, and that everyone would side with Wu Yuchen even if she did, made her feel extremely wronged.

At this moment, Fan Bingbing said:
"Sister, let me analyze the current situation for you. I know you want to marry your husband, and I fully support you, but given the current situation, she's pregnant with his child. After all, it's his own flesh and blood, and your husband has no choice. It's probably not a good time for him to marry you in the short term. If you pressure him now, won't you just put him in a difficult position? And think about it, if you really push your husband to the point of breaking up, who else can you turn to? Can you find someone better than your husband?"

How could anyone possibly find someone better than Wu Yuchen? In the entire Chinese-speaking world right now, who has better prospects than Wu Yuchen? Even Chen Kaige was fought over by Ni Ping and Chen Hong back then, let alone Wu Yuchen now?
More importantly, Jiang Qinqin had been with Wu Yuchen for ten years, so it wasn't something she could just break up with overnight. After all, ten years wasn't for nothing, and all those past moments were still vivid in her mind. She had never even considered going to find someone else.

Jiang Qinqin understood Fan Bingbing's words and realized the truth, but she was still upset: "But I've been with him for so long, and I'm left with no status or recognition? How can I face people in the future?"

Fan Bingbing comforted Jiang Qinqin for a few more minutes, then, on a sudden impulse, said to Jiang Qinqin:

"Sister, I went to Hollywood twice to film movies and interacted with those foreigners. Do you know what's popular there now?" Jiang Qinqin looked at Fan Bingbing and said, "Non-marriage!"

"what?"

"I'm a non-marriage advocate! I just think marriage is completely useless. Whether it's in America or Europe, a lot of people don't get married these days! It's a trend there, and it's getting more and more popular. China is lagging behind, so it hasn't started yet. If you don't believe me, go check online or ask around!"

Fan Bingbing introduced Jiang Qinqin to the "advanced experiences" and emerging trends of Europe and America, leaving Jiang Qinqin somewhat dumbfounded.

However, Jiang Qinqin couldn't accept this at first and immediately shook her head, saying, "What kind of trend is this! Our country is different from other countries, how can we do this!"

Seeing Jiang Qinqin's reaction, Fan Bingbing's eyes darted around, and she added, "Sister, this isn't me lying, and it's not just me saying it. Have you seen that interview Gong Li gave to Yang Lan?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qinqin immediately recalled a conversation between Gong Li and Yang Lan. At that time, Yang Lan asked Gong Li about her views and attitudes towards marriage, which actually involved Zhang Yimou.

Back then, Gong Li and Zhang Yimou were in a relationship for eight years. At that time, Gong Li was already 30 years old, and she wanted Zhang Yimou to marry her. However, Zhang Yimou said to Gong Li, "Marriage is just a piece of paper. Why do you have to value this piece of paper so much?" After that, Gong Li and Zhang Yimou broke up, and she married a Singaporean tycoon.

Gong Li knew that Yang Lan was actually asking her about this gossip, and she directly shared her current opinion:
"Everyone has different ideas, and marriage isn't necessarily a must. Marriage is just a piece of paper; in reality, that piece of paper has little use. It's a form of social security. Do you think having this piece of paper guarantees we'll grow old together? That's just a fairy tale!"
You need to understand that relationships still need to be maintained and nurtured. Actually, having a good partner in life is quite wonderful.

Gong Li, who once longed for marriage, has gone through ups and downs over the past ten years, and now she is saying the same words that Zhang Yimou once said to her.

At the time, Jiang Qinqin didn't quite understand Gong Li's interview, but now, recalling Gong Li's words and her experiences, she is deeply moved.

Gong Li and Zhang Yimou, both actresses and renowned directors, also had a long-term relationship, strikingly similar to her relationship with Wu Yuchen, yet both ultimately ended in separation. Did Gong Li's words imply regret?

Jiang Qinqin's mind was racing, and she was in a state of utter confusion.

What kind of security would that marriage certificate bring her? Did she really want to separate from her lover of ten years and marry off a so-called wealthy businessman just for the sake of a piece of paper, for a grand ceremony, and for the sake of face? Was that what she wanted?
Fan Bingbing keenly sensed that Jiang Qinqin seemed to be influenced by Gong Li's example, and quickly pressed her advantage, continuing:
"Sis, if you ask me, your husband definitely still loves you the most. Otherwise, think about it, even though he already has a child with that other woman, he still doesn't want to marry her. Isn't it all because of you?"

Hearing Fan Bingbing's words, Jiang Qinqin suddenly felt a little better. It was true. Now she knew about Wu Yuchen and Li Xiaoran's childhood sweetheart relationship. If Wu Yuchen really didn't care about her, he wouldn't have refused to marry Li Xiaoran when she was pregnant.

Fan Bingbing's mouth didn't stop: "Besides titles and such, those are all empty words. What's real is your relationship. With your brother-in-law around, who would dare to gossip? Who would dare to look down on you?"

If you ask me, if you really break up with your brother-in-law, you'll be handing him over to someone else, and that's exactly what they'd want! Some people will be ecstatic!

Jiang Qinqin's heart tightened upon hearing this. She had been thinking about it for a long time these past few days. She and Wu Yuchen had been together for ten years, and they were truly inseparable. If she really broke up with Wu Yuchen, she might actually be the one pushing him to marry Li Xiaoran. If that happened, she would be devastated!

No, this absolutely cannot happen! Even if Wu Yuchen doesn't marry her, it's not up to another woman!
Seeing Jiang Qinqin's clenched fist, Fan Bingbing knew she had persuaded her. She had now transformed the conflict between Jiang Qinqin and Wu Yuchen into a conflict between Jiang Qinqin and Li Xiaoran. This would weaken the tension between the couple, and they were unlikely to actually separate, thus initially completing the task Wu Yuchen had assigned her.

But that wasn't enough, Fan Bingbing continued:

"Sis, I think the most important thing for you right now isn't getting married or not. If you still want to be with your brother-in-law, you have to have a child with him as soon as possible! That's the most urgent thing! Otherwise, no matter how much your brother-in-law likes you, with a child over there, two against one, he'll definitely be running over there all the time."

Now Jiang Qinqin's previously chaotic thoughts cleared up. Fan Bingbing was right. Whether or not they got married didn't matter; what mattered was having a child!
Thinking of this, Jiang Qinqin pulled Fan Bingbing aside and said sincerely:

"Bingbing, thank you for staying with me all this time. I'm so lucky to have such a good sister like you!"

Fan Bingbing smiled and hugged Jiang Qinqin, saying affectionately, "Sister, what are you saying! You've helped me so much and been so good to me before, isn't this what I should do! I'm happy that you're doing well!"

Fan Bingbing was naturally happy at this moment. On the one hand, she genuinely felt that she was helping Jiang Qinqin. Where could she find such a good patron and such a perfect husband as Wu Yuchen? She was really afraid that her good sister would really act impulsively and break up with Wu Yuchen, and then she would regret it in the future.

On the other hand, she also completed the task assigned to her by her good brother-in-law. Wu Yuchen came to her about it as soon as possible, and now that she has done it so well, she should ask her brother-in-law to reward her properly in the future!
Wu Yuchen only broke off the marriage proposal with Li Xiaoran because she was pregnant. What if she also gets pregnant...?

(End of this chapter)