Chapter 59
Before Chu Muchao arrived, Qi Qingya had already drunk quite a bit.
She didn't drink the glass of wine they had prepared, so how was Su Qian supposed to continue her plan?
Chu Muchao was still wondering what Su Qian would do next when he saw Qi Qingya being half-embraced and half-carried back by a handsome, youthful-looking man.
Upon seeing Su Qian, the man appeared somewhat flustered and first politely nodded in greeting.
Chu Muchao sized up the two of them.
Qi Qingya trusted and relied on the man, and drunkenly laughed as she fell into his arms, the two of them intimate and ambiguous.
Chu Muchao: An artist under Qixing?
【^-^Miss Mu Mu is really smart. She's a newcomer under Su Qian's management. She was signed because of her looks, but hasn't received any useful offers yet, and her career is lukewarm.】
Based on the other party's background story, Chu Muchao quickly pieced together the general plot development using the information revealed by the system and Wu Mi.
The micro-expressions on their faces also changed quickly accordingly.
"Qingya, where's your boyfriend?"
Chu Muchao smiled and asked with great interest.
"whee."
Qi Qingya turned around and hooked her arms around the man's neck.
The man smiled obsequiously and leaned forward to touch Qi Qingya's lips.
Qi Qingya stroked the back of the man's head with satisfaction, "So good, so good, like a puppy."
Chu Muchao observed the two strangers present without making a sound.
Qi Qingya flirted with the man as if he were her pet puppy, oblivious to everyone else.
Having teased him enough, she patted the man's cheek, signaling him to leave.
The man affectionately rubbed her palm and whispered, "Sister, how about I come to your house tonight?"
"Um."
Having received a response, the man reluctantly let go of her hand.
Qi Qingya tossed her small bag into the man's hand: "Go drive my car."
The man's face lit up with joy: "Okay, sister."
The man carried the small bag that Qi Qingya was holding in his hands and walked out of the booth.
Chu Muchao withdrew his gaze, pointed at the man's departing figure, and raised an eyebrow at Qi Qingya.
"This is?"
"Is he handsome?" Qi Qingya leaned closer lazily, her eyes glazed over as she mumbled, "I met him at this bar. Let me tell you, lots of minor celebrities come here to hang out."
Chu Muchao was slightly surprised: "Oh? He's a celebrity too? No wonder he's so handsome."
"Right, hehe, I just like him because he's handsome and clever." Qi Qingya whispered in her ear, "Fifty a week, give him a small product endorsement, and make him... listen to you."
Chu Muchao's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
Qi Qingya used to love playing around, and she had tried all the things that were popular in her circle of international students.
But my impression is that there are some bottom lines, right?
Perhaps you simply don't understand.
Chu Muchao: Hmm, perhaps.
After whispering her secret, Qi Qingya stood up, supporting herself on the back of the sofa.
Su Qian immediately stood up and supported her arm.
"Ya Ya, you can't walk steadily anymore, let me help you."
"Hehe, Su Su, you're so sweet." Qi Qingya pouted and blew Su Qian a kiss. "Sweetie, you keep drinking, I... I'll find someone to play with you!"
Chu Muchao stood up as well.
"You're not going to play with me anymore, so what's the point of me playing? Call me when you're sober again. Humph, you only remember me after you've had your fun."
"Hehe, I forgot, I forgot. I'll wake you up earlier next time." Qi Qingya winked at Su Qian. "Su Su, next time~ you know what I mean~"
Su Qian gave an "OK" sign: "No problem, leave it to me."
Chu Muchao, unable to understand their cryptic words, supported Qi Qingya's other arm.
As I stepped out of the bar, the handsome man was already waiting at the door in his pink sports car.
Upon seeing them emerge, the handsome man quickly got out of the car and solicitously took Qi Qingya from Su Qian's hands.
Qi Qingya took the opportunity to release Chu Muchao's hand and leaned into the man's arms.
"Sweetie, I...I'm going now."
As the man carried Qi Qingya into the car, she didn't forget to turn her head and wave to Chu Muchao.
I watched the pink sports car drive away.
Su Qian asked politely, "Miss Chu, how are you getting back? Did you drive here? Would you like me to call a designated driver for you?"
"No need, my car will be here soon." Chu Muchao smiled at her, "You...don't you recognize me?"
Su Qian tilted her head, her eyes bright and clear: "Hmm? Are you a big star too?"
[Miss Mu Mu, she's faking it.]
Chu Muchao: Hmm, you're putting on quite a convincing act.
Without the system's premonition and warning, given Su Qian's cold and polite attitude towards her, she would definitely have let her guard down.
We met by chance today, only through a mutual friend.
The next "chance encounter" may no longer be a mere nodding acquaintance.
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Not long after Chu Wen returned to Nancheng, he stayed at home for two days and then at his own residence for another two days.
It turned around and flew away again.
Before leaving, he specifically gave Chu Muchao some instructions.
"Keep away from shady friends."
Chu Muchao was already used to this and casually asked, "Have your people investigated Qi Qingya?"
Chu Wen remained silent.
Chu Muchao continued, "So you know who she's been seeing lately, brother? Do you think I'm a person with principles?"
Chu Wen straightened up and cupped her face in his hands.
"I never doubted you, I was just worried that you weren't on guard."
Chu Muchao held his hand and smiled, "I was prepared, and I also have my brother."
Chu Wen frowned slightly: "You little rascal, what mischievous idea are you up to now?"
“They’re not bad, they’re the bad ones.” Chu Muchao stood on tiptoe and kissed Chu Wen on the lips. “You can focus on your work. I have Wu Mi and Xiao He, whom you personally selected and trained, as well as so many people you brought with you to help me. There’s nothing I can’t handle.”
In the past, he would never have allowed Chu Muchao to have even the slightest possibility of falling into danger.
In his eyes, Chaochao was a spoiled little girl who needed to be cared for and protected. He wanted Chaochao to grow up in a warm and sunny environment forever.
But now... her mindset has changed as Chaochao has grown up.
He wanted to see how far Chaochao had grown, within his own control.
Chu Wen lowered his head and kissed her forehead.
"Don't put yourself in danger, don't trust others easily, and don't make me and my parents worry."
"I see."
Chu Muchao said.
Chu Wen was still reluctant to part, his eyes fixed on Chu Muchao without blinking.
"Chao Chao, I love you. Wait for me to come back."
Chu Muchao felt embarrassed by his gaze, her cheeks burning. She said shyly and angrily, "What are you doing? You'll be back as soon as you're done. I'm waiting for your romantic surprise confession."
"Okay, I'll do it as soon as possible."
After Chu Wen left, the system's voice rang in his mind.
Miss Mu Mu, do you want to know what he went to do?
Chu Muchao: My sixth sense tells me there's some danger, so I don't want to know.
[^-^ I thought you'd be even more curious. Usually, the protagonist makes a promise but then fails to keep it.]
Chu Muchao: ...Tsk! You're so annoying!
[Miss Mu Mu, please don't be angry. I can tell you something. The person he's dealing with right now is very troublesome. They believe that since he left the Chu family, he's powerless and easy to manipulate. He wants to take things from them, but they want to destroy everything he has.]
Chu Muchao: ...
I told you I didn't want to know.
She could already sense that Chu Wen was in a difficult situation.
He wasn't as relaxed and at ease as before, and his desire to control her wasn't as strong. He was probably facing a lot of trouble that was difficult to resolve, and he was too busy to take care of himself.
The system's reminder made her even more uneasy.
Less than an hour after Chu Wen left, she couldn't help but send him a message, reminding him to "be careful."
Then, he sent another message to Wu.
Chao: Are you still in contact with the people around my brother? Tell me about his activities.
Wu Mi immediately replied: "No contact, President Chu. We haven't had any contact since the former president left."
Chao: It's not about holding him accountable, it's just that I'm worried about him.
Chao: In short, if he gets into trouble or is in danger, tell me. I don't want anything to happen to him.
Secretary Wu: I understand, President Chu.
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Not long after, Chu Muchao, having intentionally revealed his public schedule, ran into Su Qian at a restaurant.
Chu Muchao brought Wu Mi and Xiao He to dinner.
As the dishes were being served one after another, Su Qian suddenly burst into the private room.
After recognizing the people in the private room, he quickly apologized: "Sorry, sorry, I went to the wrong room! Hey, waiter, where's Youlan?"
The waiter, whose arm Su Qian had grabbed, politely replied, "Hello, please wait a moment while I serve the food and then I will take you there."
Su Qian said, "Okay, thank you."
After speaking, Su Qian's gaze shifted to Chu Muchao, who was in the main seat.
He stared at it for a long time, as if it had taken him a long time to recognize it, and exclaimed in surprise.
"Miss Chu, what a coincidence! You're eating here too!"
Chu Muchao smiled and said, "Yes, what a coincidence, you're eating here too."
Wu Mi observed Su Qian without making a sound.
On the other side, Xiao He looked puzzled, glancing at Su Qian and then at Chu Muchao.
Upon seeing Chu Muchao's different smile compared to when they were alone, Xiao He suddenly realized what was going on and quickly changed her attitude, mimicking Wu Mi's calm expression and pretending not to know Su Qian.
Su Qian laughed and said, "Yes, I brought some artists from my company to a dinner party, but they stood me up. So, I came out to call them, but I can't get back. I'm really sorry to have disturbed your dinner."
"It doesn't matter."
Chu Muchao rested his chin on his hands, not following Su Qian's lead in asking a question.
After the waiter served the dishes, he gestured "please" to Su Qian.
"Hello, please follow me this way, I'll take you to the 'Orchid' Hall."
"Okay." Su Qian smiled at Chu Muchao. "Then I'll be going now. I won't disturb your meal. Let's play together next time."
Everyone left, and the door to the private room closed.
Xiao He immediately said, "President Chu, that person is the public relations manager of Qixing Entertainment!"
"I know." Chu Muchao picked up his chopsticks first. "Let's eat. You must be exhausted after running around with me all day."
"Not tired at all! Working with Boss Chu and getting a free meal is a great deal!"
"Haha, I think so too. It's so nice to be able to eat something delicious after a long day."
Chu Muchao picked up the cheese-baked lobster and put it in his mouth.
It's very creamy and the shrimp meat is fresh, tender, and bouncy.
Chu Muchao finished a large lobster with great enjoyment, then picked up a grilled lamb chop and took a couple of bites.
"She might come back later, so don't give anything away or expose her."
Xiao He also picked up a grilled lamb chop and put it in his bowl.
"Then we'd better eat quickly, or we'll lose our appetite."
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