Sheng Tang saw Gu Shiting and quickly looked away, lowering her lashes to look at Yangyang in her arms.

Yangyang remained very calm and cute, without crying or making a fuss.

Gu Shiyan came out and smiled at Sheng Tang, "Are your arms tired? Let me hold him, don’t tire yourself out."

"I’m fine, my arms aren’t tired," Sheng Tang replied.

Gu Shiting walked up to her, "Let me hold him for a while."

He got very close to her. Unlike his adorable demeanor during his school days, his current aura was mature with a hint of aggression.

Sheng Tang handed the baby to him.

When he took Yangyang, his hand brushed against Sheng Tang’s.

He quickly withdrew his hand after that brief touch.

Yangyang was fine in Sheng Tang’s arms, but he started crying as soon as he was transferred to his uncle’s hands.

The nanny hurried over, took the baby back to the nursery to feed him formula and change his diaper.

The few of them sat down on the sofa.

Sheng Tang knew the purpose of Gu Shiyan and Song Chen inviting her over, probably to discuss her and Gu Shiting’s future.

And Sheng Tang’s willingness to come also indicated to them that she and Gu Shiting were in the past. Moreover, they had no future together.

She sat on the sofa, talking to Gu Shiyan.

Talking about the movie industry, Sheng Tang mentioned the local cliques and asked if Gu Shiyan was aware of them.

"I know, that group led by Ding Ruifan," Gu Shiyan said disdainfully, "There’s hardly anyone good in that group."

Then, she looked at Sheng Tang cautiously, "Did they try to recruit you?"

"No," Sheng Tang quickly waved her hand, then asked Gu Shiyan, "Sister Feifei, do you know who has the most influence among them?"

Gu Shiyan thought for a moment.

In terms of influence...

"Ding Ruifan, Director Xiao Zheng, and Producer Hong, it’s probably the three of them. Of course, Ding Ruifan isn’t as influential as Xiao Zheng and Producer Hong," Gu Shiyan said, "I haven’t been in touch with them for a long time, so their dynamics might have changed over the years."

Sheng Tang didn’t hear Director Lei Yanhui’s name and felt a sense of relief.

Fortunately, he didn’t have that much prestige; even Ding Ruifan could surpass him.

Gu Shiting didn’t say a word.

He seemed to be listening very attentively, as if afraid of missing a single word Sheng Tang said.

He didn’t look at Sheng Tang much, fearing it would make her uncomfortable, but he greedily listened to her voice. Every word from her was his solace.

This was all he could ask for now.

"Tangtang, you’re a girl, don’t join their clique. If you were a man, I might advise differently. But since we’re both beauties, there would be all kinds of unsavory rumors," Gu Shiyan said.

Song Chen: "..."

His wife was still as vain as before, never forgetting to include herself even when complimenting Sheng Tang.

Sheng Tang nodded with a smile.

The auntie quickly finished preparing the meal.

The four of them sat down to eat, with Sheng Tang and Gu Shiting sitting directly opposite each other.

There was a dish of steamed bass, which Gu Shiting remembered she liked — nutritious and not fattening — so he instinctively picked some and placed it on her plate.

After doing so, he regretted it a bit, feeling it was abrupt of him.

Sheng Tang didn’t react much, naturally eating it.

She chatted with Song Chen about some trivial matters, inquired about Mrs. Gu and Mr. Gu, and then discussed acting with Gu Shiyan.

Mentioning her new role, Sheng Tang went into detail with Gu Shiyan.

Somehow, the conversation turned to Sheng Tang’s love life.

Sheng Tang said naturally, "It’s quite stable now. Gu Jiahuai is decent in this regard, not messing around with other relationships, and treats me quite well."

The table fell into silence.

Gu Shiyan opened her mouth, wanting to ask why Sheng Tang chose to be with Gu Jiahuai, when Song Chen kicked her under the table.

Gu Shiting ate in silence.

From then on, he didn’t say another word.