Chapter 27 [27]
staged accident
The next day, Luo Qingyue woke up with the first rays of morning sunlight and stretched.
She got out of bed, put on her shoes, changed into a pure white backless dress, and sent a message to Lu Mingxiao after washing up.
They met in the hallway and walked downstairs. Lu Mingxiao asked her, "How did you sleep last night?"
The island nights are quiet and peaceful, with the occasional sound of waves crashing against the rocks and the chirping of insects.
Recalling the events of yesterday, Luo Qingyue was still wide awake at two in the morning.
Unable to suppress the corners of her mouth, they curved into a shallow arc in the darkness, and Lu Mingxiao's unique aura seemed to linger around her.
This is the first time I've ever had insomnia due to excitement. It's a truly amazing experience.
But she couldn't tell Lu Mingxiao that, because it would sound a bit silly. She simply replied, "Very good," and then turned the question to him.
As he stepped down the last flight of stairs, Lu Mingxiao replied easily, "I'm alright, I just woke up twice in the middle, checked my phone but didn't see any messages from you, so I went back to sleep."
...
How wonderful is a trip to an island?
Even after half a month, Luo Qingyue still looks through the videos and photos on her phone.
That morning, she went sea fishing with Lu Mingxiao.
A stunning sunrise, a bountiful harvest, and flocks of seagulls circling and soaring around the yacht.
Just like after watching a concert, there is a long period of withdrawal symptoms. When you return to work, you are often enveloped by feelings of loss and emptiness.
How can there be such a perfect man?
Luo Qingyue praised, but unconsciously let out a long sigh.
Given Lu Mingxiao's righteous character, he would save anyone who fell into the water without hesitation.
He took care of her because of Luo Hanzhou's request. He spoke to her in a way that sounded like he was coaxing a child, giving her the feeling that "because you are my good friend's sister, I also treat you as my sister."
Thinking of this, during her lunch break, Luo Qingyue slumped onto the table, head drooping, looking listless.
Feng Xuejiao came to find her and showed her the shooting script for the latest episode of a documentary about a person.
Because of the positive response to Lu Mingxiao and Cheng Wang's videos, the "Stories Behind Mingyue People" feature continues, with one episode released every week.
Luo Qingyue wasn't part of the new media team and had other tasks, so Feng Xuejiao took over. Having a track record of increasing followers, Feng Xuejiao always asked for Luo Qingyue's opinion, which Luo Qingyue always offered without reservation.
The main character this time is Zhao Yiwen from the R&D center.
Mingyue Auto has its own patented technologies, and the R&D center is the creator of these technologies and also the highest-ranking and most respected department in the entire company.
The research center is predominantly male in the field of psychology and engineering, and Zhao Yiwen is one of the few outstanding female representatives among them.
"For this issue's theme, you can lean towards 'women are just as capable as men,' focusing on how Ms. Zhao, amidst a group of men, breaks through the encirclement with her hard skills and becomes the leading lady of her own life. Her experience, abilities, and strength are what make her shine. If you only write that she likes boxing and karate and often goes out for barbecue with friends, the content will be too empty."
Feng Xuejiao said she understood and took careful notes in her notebook.
She sat down next to Luo Qingyue and asked, "Do you have any other tasks? If not, come with me to see Engineer Zhao after get off work."
Luo Qingyue turned on her dormant computer and showed Feng Xuejiao a document: "The company is going to sponsor the F7 Rally Dongchuan Station. Director Lin asked each member of our team to come up with a marketing plan, due tomorrow. I've only written half of it."
F7 Rally is an internationally renowned car championship.
"Is it the one Li Heng is going to attend when he returns to China?"
The name was unfamiliar. Luo Qingyue turned to look at her and asked, "Who is Li Heng?"
"Your internet cable was unplugged, and he didn't even know."
Seeing that Luo Qingyue still looked confused, Feng Xuejiao explained to her, "A well-known race car driver, only twenty-five years old, has won many championship trophies. He is a talented driver, a rising star in the racing world. More importantly, with his outstanding looks, he has countless fans, both mothers and older sisters. Whenever he participates, the stands at the racetrack will be packed, whether in China or abroad."
Luo Qingyue doesn't follow racing, so naturally she didn't know.
"Who is more handsome, him or Boss Lu?"
"It's not easy to compare them."
Feng Xuejiao fell into deep thought. "Lu is always a mature and steady business elite, while Li Heng is a fresh and sunny young man. They have different styles and different audiences."
"As one of General Lu's men, you actually made an ambiguous choice."
Luo Qingyue exclaimed, "If I ever get the chance to see President Lu, I'll definitely report you for siding with outsiders."
"You should worry about yourself."
Feng Xuejiao smiled slightly, "If the proposal can't be submitted, then President Lu will hold you responsible."
Deadlines are a good thing.
This is the first time Luo Qingyue has worked on a marketing plan for Mingyue.
With a spirit of striving for perfection, she revised and edited the version several times before submitting one that satisfied her.
However, her satisfaction does not mean that the leader is satisfied.
Her colleagues were all more experienced than her, so she treated it as an opportunity to gain experience.
Surprisingly, Director Lin informed her that evening that her proposal had been selected.
If the decision rested with Cheng Wang, Luo Qingyue would consider it an acceptance. After all, she and Cheng Wang didn't have that much interaction.
However, Director Lin said, "You were chosen by President Lu, so do a good job and don't let President Lu down."
After the video was released, Director Lin was fully aware that she and Lu Mingxiao had close ties.
Director Lin patted her on the shoulder, his eyes and words full of meaning. Luo Qingyue didn't hide it: "I'm not something you can pick and choose. If you replace 'pick' with 'value', it might be more appropriate."
Lu Mingxiao didn't go on a business trip today, and Luo Qingyue hitched a ride home with him tonight.
As usual, she waited under the seventh streetlight to the right after exiting the park. Lu Mingxiao hadn't arrived yet, and she idly stepped on the bricks on the ground until the familiar black SUV flashed its lights, drew closer, and stopped in front of her.
Lu Mingxiao has been traveling frequently for work lately, and it has been a week since I last saw him.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Luo Qingyue didn't rush to fasten her seatbelt. Instead, she turned to face Lu Mingxiao and looked at his face.
Perhaps she had been looking at it for a while, as her expression was somewhat serious. Lu Mingxiao asked her what was wrong.
Luo Qingyue then came to her senses and, while fastening her seatbelt, replied, "I was afraid I got on the wrong car, so I wanted to confirm."
Lu Mingxiao smiled faintly, turned the steering wheel and drove away: "The car doors are all locked, isn't it a bit late to check now?"
Luo Qingyue admitted, "Okay, I admit it. It's because I haven't seen you in so long that I'm so excited I want to cry."
"My phone lock screen password is 123456. Open the voice memo and repeat what you just said."
Luo Qingyue was confused, and then she heard him say, "I'm going to send this to your brother, make him jealous and angry, and then block me."
“My brother’s personality has been reshaped.”
Luo Qingyue said, "Ever since you saved me on the island, he has regarded you as his savior and even asked me to call you Brother Lu in private. I said that I have no blood relation with him and I don't want to."
"He's being quite generous now."
Lu Mingxiao was surprised. "I don't really care about titles. You can call me whatever you want."
Luo Qingyue said "Oh," changed the subject, and talked to him about the F7 rally marketing plan.
Lu Mingxiao told her, "All of Mingyue's proposals are submitted for blind selection. We don't look at backgrounds or qualifications; we focus on the project itself. Your proposal is well-organized, detailed, and highly feasible. I only found out it was you after it was selected. I was surprised but also delighted."
Hearing him say that, Luo Qingyue felt much more at ease: "I thought you were just saying that because we have a good relationship. Even Director Lin was implying that way."
Lu Mingxiao gave an affirmative answer: "Sponsoring a competition is a considerable expense, and I hope that every investment is used wisely. If your proposal is mediocre, even if it were my own sister, it would not be approved. You were able to secure it entirely on your own."
Luo Qingyue leaned back comfortably in her chair and said easily, "It feels so unreal, but I'm also very happy to receive your affirmation."
Lu Mingxiao drove the car onto the elevated road, and the streetlights flashed past the car window.
“You’ve been with Mingyue for two months now. I’ve watched you grow up and I’m very proud of you. It’s like ‘my daughter has grown up and can stand on her own.’”
Lu Mingxiao thought that she would be just as happy to hear this.
Unexpectedly, Luo Qingyue let out a long sigh and even rolled her eyes at him.
"What a ruthless attempt to stage an accident, Lu Mingxiao."
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With the plan finalized, the next task is to liaise with the event organizers to discuss the details of cooperation.
The next morning, Luo Qingyue called the person in charge of the event and arranged to meet at the racetrack at 2 p.m.
She brought Xu Jie and Song Tao with her.
After lunch, Xu Jie drove, and Luo Qingyue sat in the passenger seat holding a tablet, checking the details of the docking.
Song Tao's excited voice drifted from the back seat: "Some gossip bloggers said that Li Heng will be training at the racetrack this afternoon. Is it very likely that we'll run into him?"
Xu Jie gripped the steering wheel and stopped the car at the intersection: "With the racing suit and helmet on, you're completely covered up. How can you recognize me?"
Song Tao emphasized, "I would recognize my husband even if he were turned to ashes."
Luo Qingyue: "You said yesterday that your husband is President Lu."
Xu Jie: "You'll get used to it. All the handsome men in the world are her husbands."
Song Tao chuckled: "As an awakened, independent woman of the new era, I can tell you with absolute certainty that my husband has a different woman every night for 365 days a year. Aren't you envious?"
Dongchuan International Circuit is located near Xijin Expressway and hosts many races every year.
Because of Li Heng's arrival, a lot of fans gathered at the entrance, holding banners and light sticks, blocking the road completely.
Looking out the car window, Luo Qingyue was surprised to find that Li Heng's fiery temper was almost on par with Lü Shuyi's.
Xu Jie's car couldn't enter through the main gate, so Luo Qingyue called the person in charge and asked them to go through the side gate, where he would come to pick them up.
After successfully meeting up, Xu Jie drove the car in through the side door. Through the car window, she couldn't see the racetrack, but the roar of the race cars was deafening.
The person in charge was Liu Ming. Luo Qingyue, Xu Jie, and Song Tao followed him to his office.
The office has a huge glass window, outside of which is a wide racetrack where race cars pass by one after another.
The manager poured them water, and Song Tao, as if discovering a new continent, pointed out the glass window: "See that flashy bright red car? That's my husband's car."
In just a second or two, the car flashed by and disappeared without Luo Qingyue and Xu Jie seeing it clearly.
They spent the next hour chatting in the office, discussing the placement of advertising billboards along the race track. Liu Ming then offered to take them to the race track.
On both sides of the track, one side is the spectator seating area, and the other side is the event functional area, including the pit lane and medical station, etc.
The three followed Liu Ming through the functional areas, confirming the placement of the billboards. Luo Qingyue took photos on her tablet to record the information.
The sunlight was a bit too bright today.
With the mission accomplished, Luo Qingyue bid farewell to Liu Ming: "Mr. Liu, thank you so much for your help today."
Liu Ming: "Not at all. It's our honor that Mingyue is willing to cooperate with us. Please give my regards to President Lu."
Luo Qingyue: "Definitely."
Liu Ming: "I have some things to do here, so I won't see you off. The license plate has been registered, and the gate will recognize it."
Luo Qingyue: "Okay, thank you. If you have any questions, I'll contact you on WeChat."
After watching Liu Ming enter the office building, they prepared to head home.
The sunlight was blinding, and sweat clung to her skin. Luo Qingyue put the tablet in her backpack and took out a wet wipe.
When she handed it to Song Tao, Song Tao's eyes widened, and she pointed ahead: "My husband's car has stopped."
Luo Qingyue looked in the direction of the sound and saw the legendary Li Heng getting out of the car, dressed in a racing suit in the same color scheme as the car.
He was wrapped up so tightly that his face was obscured; the only information available was that he was very tall.
The next moment, Li Heng took off his helmet, and Song Tao exclaimed excitedly, "He's looking this way!"
The man's unfamiliar face came into view in her pupils; he had wheat-colored skin, short chestnut hair, and a clean and neat appearance.
She was indeed quite good-looking. Luo Qingyue had never seen her before, didn't know her, and wasn't interested. Instead, she said to Song Tao, "What are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and get a photo and an autograph."
After speaking, Li Heng lightly leaped over the billboard.
As they drew closer, Luo Qingyue grasped Song Tao's hand, genuinely happy for her.
"What you keep in mind will eventually come to pass; your husband has come looking for you."
Luo Qingyue pulled Xu Jie back two steps, behaving like a bystander.
She even took out her phone, wanting to record the precious moment for Song Tao. But without warning, just as she took her phone out of her bag, Li Heng strode past Song Tao and stopped in front of her.
Luo Qingyue: "?"
[Author's Note]
Yue: Call me whatever you want, how about "husband"? [Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers]
Xiao: Oh no, my rival is here! [crying][crying][crying]
Li Heng: Call me the ultimate wingman!!! [Dog head with rose in its mouth][Dog head with rose in its mouth][Dog head with rose in its mouth]
Cheng Wang, a representative of the onlookers: Things are starting to get interesting. [eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds][eating melon seeds]
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