Chapter 709: The Person She Likes

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

After a day of rest, Murong Qiao’s self-awareness as the boss made her appear in her company to work as usual.

“In the past few days when you were not around, our company has been approached for two major collaborations. This is my related report that I’ve compiled for you to take a look.”

“In addition, the artistes’ recent courses have also focused on upgrading. I also have a form for you.”

“And this is from Tian Company…”

Although she was mentally prepared to come to the company to deal with work, when she really heard Jiang Chi’s endless report, Murong Qiao felt the familiar headache return.

She looked at the pile of documents that was almost half-filled at her nearly 1.8-meter-tall desk, then at the serious Jiang Chi. She couldn’t help but rub her temples, feeling a headache over the time she was about to pass away.

“…All of these?”

“Right.”

“Actually, if it’s not especially urgent—”

“You have to take a look at each of them yourself.” Jiang Chi pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and looked at Murong Qiao with an unchanged expression.

He even added, “I’m not joking with you anymore.”

When the company grew, there would naturally be more things to deal with.

Now that CG was becoming more and more popular, the spotlight and troubles naturally came knocking on the door. Murong Qiao looked at the mountain of documents in front of her and suddenly wondered if she should learn the style of other bosses and find a secretary or special assistant to help her relieve the pressure.

However, she still couldn’t escape. Murong Qiao resigned herself to fate and reached out to take the document. In the end, she felt her cell phone vibrate.

[Qiao, I’m done filming. Are you free to come out and play in the next few days?] It was from An Nuo.

When Murong Qiao saw that it was An Nuo, she immediately recalled the call between the two of them two days ago. She was originally prepared to make time to look for An Nuo, but now it seemed that she was completely free.

She simply took a photo of her desktop and sent it to An Nuo.

Seeing this, An Nuo could only change her strategy at the last minute and call Ruan Ying, who was idle at home, along.

Most of the girls’ activities were afternoon tea. They shopped for clothes or went to the cat cafe, but they were not limited to these.

However, to An Nuo, who had been filming in the production team for months, it was rare for her to come out and take a breath of fresh air. It was simply more important than anything else.

“Be obedient when you go out. Cover your face more tightly.” The manager only reminded her a few times and also allowed An Nuo to go out and play for a day.

The three-piece mask, sunglasses, and baseball cap could be said to be a must-have item for celebrities when shopping. In order not to attract attention, An Nuo only chose a short white skirt with jeans and a pair of sneakers. It was enough.

An Nuo stood by the street and looked around from time to time, searching for her familiar figure. Right on the heels of that, she felt someone pat her back. She turned around. “Ruan Ying?”

“It’s me,” Ruan Ying greeted with a smile.

She still maintained her habitual style. She held a small umbrella in her hand and wore an exquisite and stylish Chinese-style white top with a flowing horse-faced skirt with dark patterns. At a glance, she looked like she had the charm of ancient China.

“I thought I had already disguised myself well enough.” An Nuo chuckled.

Ruan Ying put her umbrella over An Nuo slightly, letting the shadows cover the two of them at the same time. She pointed at the cafe beside her, indicating for An Nuo to go over and chat with her.

At around nine in the morning, it was clearly not the time for the coffee shop to be lively.

An Nuo pushed the door open and entered. She first noticed the carefully tended plants on a few flower racks. Then, she looked at the empty spot beside her and chose a very hidden spot.

Ruan Ying sat opposite her. “It was easy to recognize you.”

“An Iced Americano will do. Thank you.” An Nuo ordered from the waiter.

Ruan Ying raised her eyebrows. “Why are you drinking this?”

An Nuo had often pulled them to drink milk tea in the past.

“…Perhaps I’m used to drinking it in the production team?” An Nuo answered with a smile.

When she was in the production team, she would often have to film at night. Sometimes, she would even stay up until two or three o’clock. Therefore, although An Nuo was not used to the bitter Americano at first, later on, she developed a habit.

Moreover, iced Americano could reduce the swelling in the morning.

Ruan Ying didn’t take it to heart and casually talked about something else.

“I was pulled out to play some time ago and met many handsome men. Even I was a little tempted.” She sighed.

Murong Qiao and An Nuo were busy with the company and acting. Sometimes, Ruan Ying would also attend some gatherings in the circle to relieve her boredom.

Ruan Ying suddenly thought of something and looked at An Nuo with a gossipy expression. “But I want to ask you something. You stay in the entertainment industry every day. There are so many good-looking people. Have you never been tempted?”

“…” An Nuo was stunned by the question.

To be honest, when Ruan Ying asked this, the first person she thought of was Murong Chen.

He did not seem to have returned to the house next door for a few days.

An Nuo thought that at least every time she went out, she saw no signs of him coming back from next door, nor did she hear any sounds.

Ruan Ying mistook her reaction and thought that she had hit the nail on the head with An Nuo’s thoughts, so she became even more excited.

“Do I know him? Which male celebrity is he? Or is he an actor?” she asked again.

An Nuo was caught between laughter and tears when she was pulled back to reality. She hurriedly shook her head and denied all Ruan Ying’s guesses. “No.” “Don’t tell me you’re also playing with secret relationships?” Ruan Ying revealed a suspicious expression.

An Nuo explained even more clearly this time. “There aren’t any celebrities or actors. What are you thinking about?”

There was only one President.

She secretly added the last sentence to herself.

A half truth was also a truth. An Nuo didn’t feel that she had lied to Ruan Ying at all.

However, she also knew that she was not good at lying, so before Ruan Ying could ask the next relevant question, she randomly picked a piece of gossip she knew and began to tell Ruan Ying to distract her.

“Didn’t you tell me last time that the person you saw was blown up? Actually, in private—”

The greatest benefit of having a best friend in the entertainment industry was that she could eat all kinds of unknown melons.

Ruan Ying was clearly enjoying this point and even forgot to drink her coffee as she listened with relish. She became more and more excited as she spoke to An Nuo.

“What happened after that? Could this matter have ended just like that?” After An Nuo finished speaking, Ruan Ying asked impatiently.

An Nuo shrugged. “Then, those two people reconciled.”

“Ah???” Clearly, this ending didn’t meet Ruan Ying’s expectations.

Seeing that Ruan Ying’s attention had been successfully diverted, An Nuo secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

However, her thoughts would still drift to Murong Chen, wondering what he was doing now.

Love cannot be controlled, especially that kind of secret crush that only she knew about. Her emotions seemed to have taken root in her heart and grew wantonly before corroding her bit by bit.

Just hearing others mention that related name made An Nuo’s heart skip a beat.

She pursed her lips and took a sip of the iced Americano in her hand. She felt the bitterness on the tip of her tongue and frowned slightly.

However, she had clearly not explained her feelings to the other party. Thinking of the awkwardness after being drunk last time and the fact that the coat that she had never found a chance to return to its master was still well-preserved in her house…

It was difficult..