Chapter 435 - 435 256_3

Chapter 435: Chapter 256_3 Chapter 435: Chapter 256_3 Qin Yulong replied indifferently, “You’ll know in a moment.”

Indeed, it wasn’t long before Shen Jinghe arrived at the office.

“Mom, you’re here too.”

“Yes, I just stopped by to take a look. Come and sit down. Your sisters have specially left some desserts for you, try them.”

While speaking, Qin Yulong had already brought a cup of hot tea for Shen Jinghe.

Shen Jinghe took the cup and went straight to the point, “Thanks. By the way, what did you call me here for?”

“Here’s the situation,” the two immediately switched to business mode, “I don’t know if you saw tonight’s hot topic. It’s about the intense discussion regarding the real-life ‘couple pairing’ between you and Wenyan.”

Shen Jinghe paused for two seconds, then nodded.

“I’ve heard about it.”

Qin Yulong waited for him to continue, but he didn’t expect him to start drinking his tea after just that remark.

Left with no choice, Qin Yulong had to keep the conversation moving forward.

“It’s quite popular, and Wenyan has been involved in various ‘couple’ controversies recently. Although this has brought her a lot of attention, it’s not the type of publicity she and I wanted. So I wanted to talk to you about whether we can collaborate to make a clarification.”

“I understand what you mean,” Shen Jinghe put down the teacup, “There are two types of clarifications, one is where it touches upon the interests of the parties involved, and we make it clear that we have nothing to do with each other. The other is to say something more diplomatic, like we’re just friends. Obviously, Wenyan and I wouldn’t go for the first option.”

“Exactly. The clarification between Wenyan and you should be the more friendly second type.”

Shen Jinghe nodded, “Yes. But this is actually more of a temporary fix. Rumors online can’t be completely stopped; we can’t shut everyone’s mouth. I have never made such clarifications for this kind of thing before. Over time, people naturally come to their own conclusions.”

Qin Yulong glanced at Shen Jinghe.

“So you mean to handle it passively?”

“Yes, that’s the third approach. I’ve never clarified any fictitious ‘couplings’ on the internet before. If I were to suddenly start now, I don’t know what people online might start speculating; Wenyan has already had enough dirty water thrown at her, don’t you think?”

Shen Jinghe looked at Qin Yulong.

Qin Yulong was silent for a moment.

Seeing that everyone had suddenly stopped talking, Su Yang suddenly broke the silence.

“Actually, I also wanted to talk about this issue. I wasn’t sure how to bring it up, but since you siblings have touched upon it, I might as well mention it. Jinghe, you and Yanyan, including Yulong, after all, you are siblings. The reason the netizens are spreading rumors about your relationship is also because they don’t know about this sibling bond between you three.”

“So I think, why not just go public with it so that those online will have nothing to say. What do you think?”

“Mom,” Shen Jinghe took a deep breath, “you’re thinking too highly of some people and netizens. If we make our sibling relationship public, it will only turn us into an even greater topic of public conversation.

“After the last incident, the whole internet knows that Wenyan was adopted. If we were to go public, then everyone would know we have no blood relation. The repercussions could be even worse if people start discussing it.”

“Also, for now, I’d still prefer not to expose my family.”

Upon reflection, Shen Jinghe’s perspective didn’t lack reason—if the netizens were to obsess over the so-called sibling relationship…

“Sigh,” Su Yang sighed lightly, “then you two discuss it yourselves, I won’t make any reckless suggestions. If we’re not going public with the family details, I can’t be of much help.”

“Let’s go with the passive approach, then. Unless absolutely necessary, I do not approve of going public. If there are no objections, I have some matters to discuss in the Film and Television Department, so I’ll leave first.”

Seeing that no one else was speaking, Wenyan immediately stood up.

“I’ll walk you out. You’ve gotten even more handsome in a day; may I ask, Mr. Shen, do you have any secrets?”

Shen Jinghe’s lips curved slightly, “Want to know? Open your wallet.”

“You’re insane, can’t you take a compliment? Forget it, I don’t want to walk you out anymore. Just go by yourself.”

“Enjoy your dessert. I’ll give you my share as well.”

It wasn’t until Shen Jinghe had left the office that Wenyan finally asked Qin Yulong.

“So we’re going with the passive approach? I really don’t want to deal with these things; I just want to focus on my acting.”

Qin Yulong nodded, “That’s the plan. Also, there are two interviews I need to discuss with you.”