Chapter 19 Chapter 19 How could the male protagonist be just this...
He Shengnian had booked the restaurant in advance. It was not far from the exhibition hall, only a few minutes' drive away.
At this time, the sun outside was glaring and a rolling heat wave was blowing in our faces.
Xu Qinghu opened her handbag and prepared to take out the parasol. Since she was going to enter the entertainment industry, protecting her beauty was the "top priority" that she needed to pay attention to at all times.
Seeing that she didn't catch up, He Shengnian looked back in confusion. At this time, a little girl in a white dress ran out of the exhibition hall. Perhaps because the light inside the exhibition hall formed a strong contrast with that outside, she did not notice the person in front of her and bumped directly into Xu Qinghu.
Xu Qinghu's body was unstable and she threw forward subconsciously. He Shengnian's pupils contracted violently and he quickly stepped forward to catch her. However, Xu Qinghu's high heels were unstable and when she threw herself into his arms, her nose hit his hard chest.
"Hmm." She cried softly, and the pain in her nose almost made her burst into tears.
"Are you okay?" He Shengnian held her shoulders and lowered his head to check on her condition.
Xu Qinghu's feet were not injured, but the tip of his nose was red from the impact.
The already beautiful and clear peach blossom eyes were instantly covered with layers of water, making them look inexplicably pitiful.
He Shengnian was stunned, "You..."
"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!" The girl who bumped into someone hurried forward to apologize, "Miss, are you okay?"
Xu Qinghu shook his head, not blaming her, "I'm not hurt."
Seeing Xu Qinghu being such a beauty, the little girl was surprised and couldn't help but said: "Miss, you are so beautiful."
"Thank you," Xu Qinghu smiled at her, but the tip of the beauty's nose was red, making her look less cold and more cute.
"Your boyfriend is so handsome too," the girl glanced at He Shengnian with a blazing gaze and said, "You two are a perfect match. I wish you happiness!"
Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian looked at each other and fell silent at the same time.
In the end, He Shengnian explained to the other party that they were filming a show, and the girl came to her senses and expressed her desire to follow their dating show.
"Thank you," He Shengnian said solemnly, "We'll leave first because we need to film."
"Goodbye." Xu Qinghu waved to the girl and followed He Shengnian down the stairs.
The girl stared at their backs, and the more she looked, the more she felt that they were a good match. She thought that they must be a couple with a lot of fans on the show.
Little did they know that this was the first time Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian had a date alone.
My old swan, even visiting an exhibition can still cause problems. First, he got into a car accident, and now he got hit again. Who did Xu Qinghu offend?
[It's probably because her horoscope is incompatible with He Shengnian, and He Shengnian is unlucky for her.]
[+1, usually only two people with very incompatible destinies would encounter so many things.]
[At this point in time, is there still anyone who believes in horoscopes? These were clearly accidents, okay? Wasn't that scene where He Shengnian came over and caught Xu Qinghu quite romantic?]
[Although, has no one noticed Xu Qinghu's nose? I was initially suspicious of a tech face, but after such a hard knock, aside from the redness, there's nothing wrong with it. It's definitely a nasty face.]
[Am I the only one who thinks He Shengnian's concern for Xu Qinghu is sweet? And Xu Qinghu isn't mad at that girl either.]
Arriving at the parking lot, He Shengnian opened the car door and let Xu Qinghu in. He then took some ice cubes from the refrigerator, wrapped them in a soft towel, and handed them to Xu Qinghu, "Use this to reduce the swelling in your nose first."
After the intense pain, Xu Qinghu's nose was no longer as uncomfortable, but it was still red, like a pitiful rabbit.
"Thank you." Xu Qinghu raised her eyes and smiled at him. Her eyelashes became wet and sticky due to the tears that had flowed out earlier. She was still beautiful, but very different from when they first met.
It's like a person who is too perfect and beautiful reveals his fragile and embarrassing side, becoming more real and concrete.
Seeing her place the towel on the tip of her nose, her eyelashes slightly drooped, she looked quiet. He Shengnian's hand seemed to still retain the warmth from when he held her, a slightly cool touch, just like the handshake they had just met, her fingertips were also slightly cool.
Xu Qinghu didn't notice his gaze. She took out a mirror from her bag and carefully observed her nose. Seeing that it was just red and there was no other problem, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm going to have to rely on this face to make a living," she muttered to herself, "It's a good thing this nose isn't artificial."
He Shengnian looked at her again after hearing this. "Does it still hurt? If you feel any discomfort, I'll drive you to the hospital."
"It's not that troublesome," Xu Qinghu put down the mirror and continued to reduce the swelling on his nose. "Thank you for what I did just now. If it weren't for you, I would have fallen to the ground."
He Shengnian was silent for a few seconds, "I bumped into your nose too."
There was something subtle about these words, but Xu Qinghu didn't seem to notice. He looked at He Shengnian and said, "If it weren't for you, my leg might have been injured. I don't want to go to the hospital to get it bandaged."
"Thank you, Mr. He." She blinked at He Shengnian, her eyes curved into beautiful crescents.
He Shengnian's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, then he said, "Let's go have lunch first."
He started the engine and drove to the restaurant he had booked in advance.
Xu Qinghu checked her nose again and found that it was not as red. She took out her cosmetics and touched up her makeup until she looked beautiful and fragrant again. Only then did she get out of the car with He Shengnian.
She was wearing a haze blue dress that fit her perfectly, showing off her beautiful waistline. The hem of the skirt was light and soft, and her high heels made a crisp sound when they landed on the ground, which was in stark contrast to her previous mumbling appearance in the car.
He Shengnian looked at her delicate and beautiful makeup. If he didn't look closely, he wouldn't be able to see the redness and swelling on the tip of her nose.
[Hahaha, is this how a female celebrity makes an appearance? No matter how uncomfortable she was just now, as soon as she appears in a crowded place, her professional ethics immediately become full.]
[She's so frivolous. Even though Xu Qinghu hasn't really entered the entertainment industry yet, seeing her like this makes me feel a little sad.]
[Besides Xu Qinghu, other female celebrities in the entertainment industry are also very competitive. This is why female celebrities can remain popular for a long time after becoming famous.]
[Suddenly, I don't mind Xu Qinghu's job so much anymore. Even if she wants to debut through the show, it's an opportunity she fought for herself.]
When they arrived at the restaurant, He Shengnian took Xu Qinghu into the private room.
This is a very famous Western restaurant.
He Shengnian handed her the menu and asked her to order what she wanted.
Xu Qinghu didn't bother to be polite with him. He ordered the main course and also added drinks and desserts.
He Shengnian added some more food, handed the menu to the waiter waiting on the side, and then looked at Xu Qinghu.
She also looked at him, as if she had some questions to ask him.
"What's wrong?" He Sheng asked in a young voice.
His eyes are narrow and deep, his voice is low and magnetic, and even when he makes a gentle gesture, he still has a strong aura that makes people want to stay away from him unconsciously.
"Well," Xu Qinghu looked into his eyes with curiosity, "I just want to ask you, are you disappointed to see me appear in the exhibition hall?"
She didn't hide her doubts. "After all, I don't know much about jewelry. I need you to take care of my feelings on a date."
He Shengnian's eyes flickered slightly, but he remained calm and said, "I didn't set a specific person for the date. You getting my gift is the best arrangement."
"Really?" Xu Qinghu's eyes curved, as if she was very happy that he answered her like that. "Thank you for saying that. I really enjoyed this date with you. Not only did I learn a lot about jewelry, but I also saw so many magnificent works of art. I was really happy."
He Shengnian was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Xu Qinghu to give him such feedback.
The joy that could be revealed in his eyes made him feel relaxed.
"You like jewelry exhibitions. I can introduce you to the works of several artists," He Shengnian said. "They also have an exhibition this year. You can choose a time to go and see it."
"Okay." Xu Qinghu was very excited. "I'll write it down now."
Seeing how eager she was, He Shengnian whispered the artist's name, and Xu Qinghu wrote it down in the diary she carried with her.
The waiter brought the food over quickly, and the two of them ate and chatted, and it didn't seem boring at all.
[Xu Qinghu is so cute and good at providing emotional value.]
[She seems a bit weak in front of He Shengnian, not as strong as she is in front of Qi Song and You Zhi.]
[This means He Shengnian meets her criteria for a partner. Women only ask so many questions when they're faced with a male guest they're attracted to.]
[The above person is still too naive. I've said before that Xu Qinghu has a different attitude towards each male guest. She understands human nature and will design different words based on different personalities. You'd better not be fooled by her.]
[+1, I feel Xu Qinghu is very scheming and doesn't really want to participate in the show.]
[Don't overthink it. I'm more inclined to believe that Xu Qinghu was very satisfied with this date, which is why I have so many questions.]
[It's still hard to accept. If it wasn't Xu Qinghu, it would have been Qiao Qiao who came to the jewelry exhibition.]
"What do you like to do?" Xu Qinghu put down his knife and fork and started talking about his hobbies. "After get off work, I like to read books and watch movies, and occasionally travel to other places."
He Shengnian nodded. "During my rest time, I will go to the gym. If I have a party with friends, I will make other arrangements."
"I understand," Xu Qinghu said with a smile, "Most of a boss's life is work."
A hint of helplessness flashed across He Shengnian's eyes. "I will also do some outdoor activities."
"Then why did you participate in a dating show?" Xu Qinghu looked at him quietly. "Someone as outstanding as you should have many suitors around you."
The question was somewhat offensive, but He Shengnian did not evade it. Instead, he said, "I am friends with the producer. When there was a suitable opportunity, he recommended me to the director."
Of course, as the leading actor, He Shengnian is far more than just a friend of the producer.
He claimed to be a partner of a law firm. Compared with Du Yanting, who came from a wealthy family, he did not seem to have many advantages.
But he is the male protagonist of the novel, how could he have only such a background?
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