Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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The atmosphere was a little awkward.
Although this was not a big deal at all, she and Qi Xu were just friends, not like Lin Yunyun and Gu Yuan.
At least not yet.
But Ming Yao felt a sense of guilt for deceiving other people’s feelings.
Ji Muyang completely ignored Ming Yao’s unusual behavior; on the contrary, he took the initiative to greet Qi Xu.
“Please come in, Mr. Qi. Mr. Jiang is waiting for you. My junior sister and I are going out to buy some things and will be right back.”
“Is that so?” Qi Xu’s gaze lingered on Ming Yao for a few seconds, then drifted away. “Junior Sister?”
Ming Yao was suffocating.
Ji Muyang then introduced her with particular enthusiasm: “Yes, she’s two years younger than me, Ming Yao. This is President Qi, say hello.”
Ming Yao: “…”
Give me a quick death TvT
Before Ming Yao could offer this extremely awkward greeting, Qi Xu said calmly, “No need, you two carry on.”
After saying that, he stepped into the room.
She was really emotional.
Ji Muyang didn’t mind, and pulled Ming Yao into the elevator, jokingly saying, “Why do you look a little nervous?”
“Really?” Ming Yao made an excuse. “Maybe I’ve not seen too many big shots and am a little overwhelmed.”
Ji Muyang expressed his understanding, “Don’t be nervous, I’ll introduce you to a few directors when we go up later.”
We…we still have to go up?
Ming Yao hung her head.
Since Qi Xu had already run into them head-on, it seems pointless to leave or not.
Ming Yao was pondering how to explain to Qi Xu why she was here after telling him that she was drinking hot water and preparing to sleep, when Ji Muyang’s voice suddenly came from beside her: “I heard you’ve been cast as the second female lead in Director Song’s new film?”
Ming Yao’s thoughts were interrupted, and she came back to her senses, saying, “It’s not completely certain yet. I’ll have to go to another audition to find out the result.”
“Okay.” Ji Muyang grabbed two bottles of soda water from the convenience store downstairs. “Keep it up, I hope we can work together someday.”
Ming Yao was stunned for a moment, then asked incredulously after a few seconds, “You… you’re not playing Gu Yuan, are you?”
Ji Muyang smiled, which was taken as tacit agreement, “It hasn’t been officially announced yet, you have to keep it a secret.”
Ming Yao: “…”
Such a gentle senior brother is actually going to play that scumb*g!
But Ming Yao quickly thought of something even more shameful.
If she played Lin Yunyun, wouldn’t all those unspeakable scenes involve Ji Muyang…?
She could picture it now.
Ming Yao was so embarrassed that her scalp tingled.
Although they were both actors and they used camera tricks when filming these kinds of scenes, Ming Yao still found it hard to accept the thought of filming such scenes with her idol, her senior.
Ji Muyang, unaware of Ming Yao’s thoughts, unscrewed the bottle of soda water in his hand and handed it to her, saying, “Let’s go.”
Ming Yao followed slowly behind, wondering whether she should go back, when her phone rang.
[VIP1 room, come over and let’s talk.]
Ming Yao: “…”
The tool has finally come to demand an explanation.
Forget it, let’s go back. Things have to be faced and resolved eventually.
Back at the bar with Ji Muyang, the atmosphere was already quite lively, with familiar singers performing on stage. Guan Xingdi and Jian Ning looked at Ming Yao with puzzled expressions.
“Didn’t you leave because of a stomachache?”
Ming Yao secretly searched for VIP1 room, replying absentmindedly, “It didn’t hurt anymore as soon as I left.”
“…”
Soon, she found the place Qi Xu had mentioned. Ming Yao calmly told her two best friends, “I’m going to the restroom. I’ll be right back.”
Jian Ning: “Hurry up, we’re about to cut the cake.”
Fortunately, the lighting at the scene wasn’t too bright, and everyone’s attention was on Ji Muyang, so no one noticed that Ming Yao had secretly gone down the stairs to the second floor.
At the entrance of VIP1, Ming Yao composed herself and took a deep breath.
Pushing it open.
The room was filled with a light mist of smoke. Two men were sitting on the sofa talking, and when she came in, their eyes fell on her.
Jiang Yuhe recognized her and suddenly laughed, “Miss Ming? You’ve come to the wrong place.”
“She’s come to the right place.” Qi Xu stubbed out his cigarette and said to Ming Yao, “Come in.”
Jiang Yuhe was somewhat surprised. He turned his head and looked at Qi Xu with a meaningful gaze.
Qi Xu said, “You go out first, I have something to say to her.”
Jiang Yuhe was a very perceptive person, and he immediately understood what was going on. He got up and left, saying, “Okay, let’s talk slowly, no rush.”
Only Qi Xu and Ming Yao now remained in the private room.
Tonight’s events were completely unexpected, an unplanned plot point, and happened so suddenly that there was no strategy guide in the script. Ming Yao had to rely entirely on her own abilities to get through it.
She looked at Qi Xu and decided to use his public relations skills to resolve the matter.
First admit your mistake, sincerely admit it, and then offer a small reward.
We have to turn the dead into the living.
So Ming Yao’s expression was perfectly controlled from the moment she entered, like a student who had done something wrong, standing obediently at the door.
Qi Xu then called to her, “What are you standing there for? Come here.”
“Oh.” Ming Yao slowly moved over, cleared her throat, and took the initiative to confess:
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to lie to you. My senior brother invited me yesterday, but I forgot and was too embarrassed to tell you the truth, afraid you’d be upset, so I…”
Qi Xu watched her performance quietly.
The little guy is quite good at admitting his mistakes.
Looking down, Ming Yao was holding a bottle of water, which was still ice-cold.
It must have been bought just now when she went out with Ji Muyang.
Qi Xu asked calmly, “So, you didn’t have your period at all.”
Ming Yao was taken aback for a moment, “No, I really didn’t lie to you about this.”
“That means you have to come to someone else’s birthday party even when you’re on your period.”
How dedicated!
Ming Yao shut her mouth, feeling like she had been tricked by this man.
Qi Xu didn’t say anything more, he just stood up and walked aside to make a phone call. A few minutes later, a waiter brought him a glass of hot water.
Qi Xu shoved the water into Ming Yao’s hand, then took the bottle of iced soda water and tossed it into the trash can with a cold expression.
Ming Yao: “…”
He poured her some hot water.
Does that mean he’s not angry anymore?
Ming Yao picked up the cup and gulped down two mouthfuls, feeling a warm sensation in her stomach.
She thus grew bolder and seized the opportunity to continue her coquettish act, saying, “Actually, I wanted to ask you when I saw the trending topic, but I was afraid you were busy and didn’t dare to bother you.”
The implication was—
Even when I’m out having fun, I still think about you, my good friend.
Qi Xu, being the kind of person he was, immediately understood the hidden meaning in her words.
He chuckled lightly, “Then should I thank you?”
“No need for that.” Ming Yao blinked. “Just don’t be angry with me anymore. I really didn’t mean it, and I don’t take our friendship lightly.”
Qi Xu was initially a little annoyed, but when he saw Ming Yao carefully backing away as he stepped out of the elevator, he couldn’t stay angry at all.
Jian Ning then called Ming Yao:
“Did you fall into a pit? We’re about to cut the cake, come back quickly.”
Ming Yao hummed in response and asked Qi Xu, “Senior Brother Ji is about to cut the cake, are you going down to play?”
“I’m not familiar with him.”
“Why did you come if you don’t know him?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Ming Yao wanted to slap herself.
Sure enough, Qi Xu leaned forward slightly, staring intently at her: “What do you think?”
The atmosphere, which had just eased somewhat, was thrown back to square one by her own witty remarks.
Ming Yao closed the wheat.
The apology had already been made; the only way to salvage the situation now was to offer incentives.
She immediately stood up. “Wait for me, I’ll go downstairs and get you some cake.”
After leaving the private room, Ming Yao quietly returned downstairs.
Ji Muyang’s agent was on stage saying thank you when Ming Yao, who hadn’t seen Jian Ning and Guan Xingdi, was looking for them when a hand suddenly grabbed her.
“Where did you go?”
It was Ji Muyang.
Ming Yao stammered, “I, um, I needed to use the restroom.”
Ji Muyang didn’t ask any more questions, and lowered his voice to say, “Come with me, I’ll introduce you to everyone.”
Ming Yao: “Huh?”
Before she could react, Ming Yao was dragged onto the stage by Ji Muyang.
The audience erupted in cheers.
Ji Muyang said with a smile, “This is my junior from the Film Academy, Ming Yao. She’s graduating this year. If any of the senior directors here have suitable roles, they can approach her. She’s a very talented young girl.”
Ming Yao was caught off guard, not expecting Ji Muyang to pull her onto the stage so directly. However, she still responded politely: “Thank you for your affirmation, Senior Brother Ji. I will take you as my role model.” With that, Ming Yao turned to face Ji Muyang, “I also wish you a happy birthday, Senior Brother, and that your new drama will be a huge success.”
From this angle, Ming Yao could just see the private rooms on the second floor.
Qi Xu had appeared there at some point.
Right now, he was standing with Jiang Yuhe, watching the lively scene downstairs.
Ming Yao’s smile vanished instantly, startled.
As they came off the stage, Jian Ning and Guan Xingdi came over and said, “Senior Brother Ji is so good to you, personally introducing you to the big shots!”
“Are you two having an affair? Confess!”
Ming Yao knew that her every move was under Qi Xu’s watchful eye, so she said discreetly: “Do we look like we’re having an affair? Besides,” Ming Yao glanced at Ji Muyang in the distance, “senior brother isn’t my type.”
Ming Yao admired Ji Muyang, but only for his career; she had no other intentions.
Just then, a voice sounded from behind.
“I didn’t realize, Ming Yao, that you could even handle Senior Brother Ji. Teach us how you do it!”
It was Chen Rong and her sarcastic little group.
Ming Yao had actually seen Chen Rong when she first entered the bar, but she was too lazy to argue with her and kept her distance. But she didn’t expect Chen Rong to come over on her own now.
Jian Ning rolled her eyes. “Stop being so jealous. You can’t envy someone for being popular.”
“That’s true.” Chen Rong smiled meaningfully. “After all, earrings worth over 20,000 yuan can come so easily. It must be because you have good connections and someone gave them to you.”
The performing arts department was a very realistic place; in addition to looks, family background and connections also played a role.
Ming Yao had never revealed to the public that she was the daughter of Jiang Minyue, a once-famous actress, making her a typical second-generation star. All that was known was that she came from a single-parent family, her father passed away early, and she didn’t usually wear designer brands, so everyone assumed she came from an ordinary family.
They were all shrewd people trying to make it in the entertainment industry. Anyone with a brain could understand what Chen Rong’s sarcastic remark was implying.
Guan Xingdi said unhappily, “If you want Senior Brother Ji’s recommendation, go find him. Why are you being sarcastic with Ming Yao?”
“Do I need a recommendation?” Chen Rong scoffed dismissively. “I rely on my own abilities.”
“What kind of ability?” Ming Yao suddenly spoke up, “The ability to sleep with men?”
Perhaps not expecting Ming Yao to say such a thing, Chen Rong paused for a few seconds, then lowered her voice and scolded her, “What nonsense are you talking about!”
“That Mr. Chen you’re so proud of now, you haven’t forgotten that I rejected him, have you? Stop pretending to be so innocent. Since we’re on different paths, can we keep our distance from now on? I don’t want to play these games with you, it’s so annoying, you know?”
Ming Yao’s words were blunt and harsh. Although her voice was not loud, several people around still looked over.
Chen Rong was proud and felt angry after being mocked like that, but she couldn’t afford to argue with Ming Yao in this situation. In a fit of anger, she pushed Ming Yao away.
“You’re sick, get out of the way.”
Then she turned and left.
Ming Yao stumbled and took two steps back after being pushed by her, but Guan Xingdi caught her and prevented her from falling.
“…Damn, does this guy have some kind of bipolar disorder?” Jian Ning was speechless.
Ming Yao hated people who resort to violence when they couldn’t win an argument.
She was angry too, but it was Ji Muyang’s birthday party, and she couldn’t just throw alcohol on her and cause a scene.
Besides, they just gave her a grand introduction.
After enduring it all, Ming Yao held her breath and stopped looking at Chen Rong. As she turned around, her gaze inadvertently swept over the second floor.
The spot where Qi Xu was standing.
He leaned lazily against the second-floor railing.
He was also watching her.
He even had the look of watching children fight on his face.
Ming Yao: “…”
What are you looking at? Don’t you have any sympathy? I’m at least a substitute for your white moonlight. For her sake, you should at least help me out, right?
The more Ming Yao thought about it, the more she realized that this made sense.
She couldn’t do anything to Chen Rong, but as long as Qi Xu and Jiang Yuhe said something, they could definitely teach that b*tch a lesson.
Ming Yao immediately sent Qi Xu a message filled with grievance—
She pulled at me.
Upon receiving the message, Qi Xu’s lips curled slightly.
Then he replied to her concisely—
I only make decisions for my girlfriend.
Ming Yao: “…”
The author has something to say:
Beauty Yao: He’s such a scumb*g from the moment he opens his mouth, huh.
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