Why does Sylvia Ran only cry in front of Sean Kerr, but not in front of Joe Qi?
Because Sean Kerr is a bit naive!
Joe Qi is so sharp! Plus, he’s been around so many women—what hasn’t he seen?
He’s seen both white lotus and black lotus types more times than you can count!
Sylvia Ran’s little tricks are nothing to Joe Qi.
Only someone like Sean Kerr, with his 'golden retriever' personality, would get used by Sylvia Ran.
It’s just like what Rona Muir tearfully said to Cecilia Gu last night: No matter how good Sean Kerr is to her, what’s the point? He stubbornly believes that as long as they love each other, everything will be fine. But when love and family clash, it’s usually love that loses first.
It’s not that Rona Muir doesn’t care about Sean Kerr, or that she’s heartless and doesn’t appreciate his kindness.
It’s exactly because Rona knows Sean Kerr is truly good to her that she can’t be with him.
If they manage to be together despite all odds, but Sean Kerr’s parents don’t like Rona, they’ll just make trouble for her in daily life.
Sean Kerr is bound to be caught between his family and Rona Muir, torn either way.
Over time, even the deepest love will be worn away.
After all, Sean Kerr isn’t Charles Yin—he can’t dominate the Kerr Family the way Charles controls the Yin Family.
To put it bluntly, Sean Kerr is a typical heir, while Charles Yin is already the de facto head of his family.
Sean Kerr has no real say in the Kerr Family, but Charles Yin does in the Yin Family.
That’s the real difference.
If Sean Kerr were as powerful as Charles Yin, then Rona Muir would take the risk and have a passionate romance with him.
But Sean Kerr isn’t there yet—he can’t make decisions for his family, so Rona has no choice but to let go.
Cecilia Gu listened to Rona Muir pour her heart out all night, and she felt the same way.
Even Charles Yin has limits to what he can do—so how could Sean Kerr not have them too?
How much planning and effort did Charles Yin put in just to get his mother to accept him?
Didn’t I almost get kicked out of the house by Mrs. Yin myself?
In the end, it was only because Charles Yin was one step ahead that he managed to turn things around.
But Sean Kerr... his family situation is even more complicated than the Yin Family. Trying to convince the Kerrs to accept Rona Muir is just too hard.
After all, I may have come from humble beginnings, but now I’m a legitimate descendant of the Yun Family.
I may not be on the same level as the Yin Family yet, but compared to Rona Muir’s background, I’ve at least squeezed into high society.
No one really slept well last night.
Cecilia Gu didn’t get any rest either—after listening to Rona Muir cry all night, how could she possibly sleep well?
So the two women just stayed in bed, catching up on sleep, not wanting to get up at all.
Mrs. Muir seemed to know they hadn’t rested well last night, so she didn’t come in to disturb them—she let them sleep as long as they wanted.
Still, Cecilia Gu didn’t sleep for long—she woke up groggy.
She reached for her phone and saw a message.
Cecilia Gu shook off her sleepiness, nudged the snoring Rona Muir aside, and slowly sat up to check the message.
"Interested in getting hooked on being a producer? Full training, guaranteed results, great price." The message was from Joe Qi.
Cecilia Gu saw the message and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
They officially became friends just yesterday morning, and today he’s already sending her this kind of message. This guy is something else!
Cecilia Gu quickly replied: "Aren’t you afraid I’ll mess things up? I’m seven months pregnant, you know! In two months, I’ll be out of commission—who’s going to produce for you then?"
On the other end, Joe Qi got Cecilia Gu’s message and immediately grinned at Charles Yin, who was sitting next to him. "See? I told you she’d reply! Look, look, she did!"
Charles Yin stared at Joe Qi’s phone, a dangerous glint flashing in his eyes.
Since when did Cici and Joe Qi get so close?
Joe Qi and Charles Yin have been friends for years, and Joe’s spent plenty of time around women—he totally gets what Charles means.
"Hey, hey, hey, we’ve got a great friendship here—don’t overthink it," Joe Qi quickly said, waving his finger. "By the way, want to invest in my TV drama? As an investor, you get to hang out with the producer…"
The murderous vibe around Charles Yin vanished instantly!
Hmm, that’s actually a pretty good idea!
"As long as you can convince her to join, I don’t mind throwing in some money for fun." Charles Yin finally gave in.
Joe Qi grinned slyly, slapped Charles Yin on the shoulder, and gave him a look that said, "I knew it!"
"Cici’s seven months pregnant, so be careful," Charles Yin reminded him.
"You really think I’d let your Cici run around and work herself to exhaustion? It’s just for her to relax—lots of people, lots of fun, and plenty of young folks. You two have had so much drama lately, I bet she hasn’t slept well. Yesterday morning, I saw the dark circles under her eyes," Joe Qi said, dropping the jokes. "Honestly, I think you and Cici are great together. She’s got integrity, solid values, and she’s a Yun Family daughter—can’t go wrong. I don’t care about your complicated stuff; you’re mature enough to handle things. You’re not like Sean Kerr—he’s got that golden retriever personality. You’re the wolf king."
Joe Qi’s words hit the nail on the head.
Sean Kerr and Charles Yin really are worlds apart—one’s a golden retriever, the other’s a wolf king.
They may look alike on the outside, but at their core, they’re completely different.
"So don’t go copying Sean Kerr’s clueless moves. Rona Muir might seem carefree, but she’s sharp underneath. Her choice to distance herself from Sean Kerr is the smartest—and most helpless—decision. As his friend, give him advice if you can, but if you can’t, don’t just go drinking with him!" Joe Qi, being older than Charles Yin and Sean Kerr, always played the big brother role, and Charles agreed with his words.
"Let them handle their own problems. You just focus on your wife! Anyway, I won’t waste your time—Rona Muir has a matchmaking event today, you and Sean Kerr should go." Joe Qi jumped up, heading off to pick out clothes. "I’ll convince Cici to join in for fun. Sylvia Ran may be Dieyi Chen’s friend, but honestly, I think Cici’s better. I know women—Cici is way more genuine than Sylvia Ran."
Hearing his best friend praise Cecilia Gu, Charles Yin finally smiled.
Charles Yin was a little surprised that Sylvia Ran suddenly wanted to get into showbiz, but after thinking it over, it made sense.
Sylvia Ran needs money.
She lost big yesterday—probably gambled away all of Ethan Yin’s assets.
If she had any sense, she definitely wouldn’t just wait at home for Ethan Yin’s storm to hit.
Sean Kerr and I are done with her, so she can only turn to Dieyi Chen now.
Still, I never expected her to jump into the entertainment industry.
Is it because there are so many rich people in showbiz?
If that’s the reason... haha... then maybe this is the perfect chance for Cici to get some payback.
But Joe Qi’s attitude toward Sylvia Ran is kind of interesting...
Still, Joe Qi isn’t a kid—he knows what he’s doing.
That’s nothing to worry about.
Instead of worrying about that, it’s better to think about how to convince Cecilia Gu to join in on the fun...
After Cecilia Gu sent her message, a long time passed before her phone rang. Not wanting to disturb Rona Muir’s rest, she answered and walked out onto the balcony. "Hello? So, you really want me to be your producer? I’m not part of showbiz—I can’t handle something so fancy."
Joe Qi chuckled over the phone, "I know you’re not cut out for it—I just want you to relax! You haven’t been sleeping well, have you? When I saw you yesterday morning, you had dark circles under your eyes. I won’t ask what’s been going on, I just want you to come hang out and have some fun. My crew is all young people, full of energy. When everyone’s joking around, even the worst problems seem to fade away."
Cecilia Gu’s heart suddenly felt warm.
She couldn’t believe that Joe Qi, who’d only just become her friend yesterday, was already looking out for her today.
It feels really good to have someone care about you.
"Oh, and here’s another tidbit for you. Sylvia Ran called me this morning—she’s getting ready to debut as an actress. If you’re not happy with her, now’s your chance for payback!" Joe Qi said smugly. "See? Aren’t I the best friend ever? I’m even willing to sell out my wife’s bestie for you!"
Cecilia Gu couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
No wonder Joe Qi, even at thirty-eight, is still the man so many women dream of marrying. That mouth of his is a weapon—he can talk his way through anything!
Handsome, rich, sweet-talking, capable, and well-connected.
What kind of man could compare to that?
Charles Yin may have a face that’s out of this world, but when it comes to charming women, he’s no match for Joe Qi.
Charles Yin is stunning, sure, but he’s way too cold and never bothers with sweet talk—he’s more like a god you can admire but never touch.
But Joe Qi is so down-to-earth—he’s practically every woman’s best friend and dream housemate.
Joe Qi kept pitching over the phone: "So, what do you say? Just say yes! You’ve got nothing else to do anyway. As the young mistress of the Yin family, you just have to show up—who’d dare give you attitude? Plus, you’ll be my producer! You’ll be the boss of the crew! Come on, don’t hesitate. If you think Rona Muir needs a break too, she’s more than welcome!"
Cecilia Gu really didn’t want to go, but then she remembered how Rona Muir cried last night—right now, the one who really needs a break isn’t her, but Rona.
Since it’s clear she and Sean Kerr can’t be together, it’s better to just cut things off quickly and move on.