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The company's restructuring has finally come to an end. Su Ze sat in his office, tapping his phone screen lightly with one hand, watching it flicker on and off, lost in thought.
There was a sudden knock on the office door. Su Ze responded, and then a slender figure opened the door and walked in. She gently placed the documents in her hand on the table and said, "Mr. Su, these are the documents you requested." After receiving Su Ze's approval, she did not leave immediately.
"Is there anything else?" Su Ze frowned and looked at Deng Lingling.
"Actually, you don't need to go to the marketing department in person." Deng Lingling bit her lip; she had held back for a long time, but she couldn't help but say it out loud.
“Ms. Deng, are you questioning the company’s decision?” Su Ze asked expressionlessly. “Please be mindful of your position.”
For this promotion of the new game, the company plans to focus its offline efforts on Lin'an City, a hub for artsy and cultural enthusiasts. Su Ze, as the game's lead designer and company head, will be spending a month in Lin'an with the promotional team. This document also serves as his temporary rental agreement for Lin'an.
Originally, he didn't need to live in Lin'an; he would only need to visit Lin'an a few times for important events. However, he believed that Lin'an would be a very important location for future promotional work, so this trip to Lin'an was not only for this promotion, but also to establish T Company's Lin'an Marketing Department, specifically responsible for future offline promotion and publicity activities in Lin'an.
But no matter how Deng Lingling looked at it, she felt there were other reasons involved, such as Xu Luoluo.
Although he didn't mention it, his extremely cold attitude towards her, and the icy expression that Su Ze showed when she mentioned Xu Luoluo, couldn't fool her.
Although she was reluctant to admit it, Deng Lingling was certain that Su Ze would definitely go to Lin'an to see Xu Luoluo. She would never allow them to get back together.
If Deng Lingling can't have it herself, fine, but Xu Luoluo absolutely cannot step on her head!
Thinking of this, she spoke without hesitation: "I would say this both professionally and personally. President Su, can you honestly say that your trip to Lin'an wasn't for any personal reasons whatsoever?"
"Get out," Su Ze said in a deep voice, issuing the order to leave.
“What’s so great about Xu Luoluo? Her family background and looks, how can she compare to me? Why can’t you put her aside and look at me?” Deng Lingling couldn’t help but sob when she saw him look away and not even want to look at her.
Yes, she became the president's secretary overnight because of her family background. This was a requirement of the board of directors, and even the president himself couldn't refuse.
Seeing her persistent pestering him, Su Ze frowned, stood up, and picked up the folder. Since she wouldn't leave, he would leave on his own.
Seeing that he ignored her, Deng Lingling laughed angrily, "Do you think she likes you? She's just trying to get revenge on me!"
Su Ze paused, his steps faltering: "What?"
"She just wants revenge. Her ex-boyfriend dumped her and chose me." Deng Lingling said smugly when she saw him turn around. "So she made that boast that she would take you down and slap me in the face."
Because Su Ze was a popular figure at school, he naturally won Deng Lingling's heart. However, he was too aloof, and when rejecting younger schoolmates who confessed their love to him, he left no room for argument, often bringing tears to people's eyes. Therefore, gradually, few dared to try and win over this unattainable beauty.
Therefore, when Xu Luoluo declared that she would challenge Su Ze, it caused a huge stir.
After listening, Su Ze did not respond, but walked straight towards the door.
Thinking he didn't believe her, Deng Lingling shouted angrily at his retreating back, "Go ask your classmates from back then, everyone knows that!"
As Su Ze left, the door slammed shut. Deng Lingling was left alone in the empty office, her expression sorrowful, her face a mixture of laughter and tears.
Actually, she misunderstood; Su Ze did believe her.
He believed it because it answered some long-standing questions in his mind.
Why was Xu Luoluo overly enthusiastic towards me as soon as we met, even though she wasn't really that carefree?
Why did she, who was very proactive at first, start to hesitate when she realized he had developed real feelings for her?
Why is she so eager to prove herself?
It seems that the source of this tangled mess has been found.
Su Ze slowly exhaled, regaining his usual composure.
He wasn't afraid that Xu Luoluo would ask anything of him; what he feared was that she no longer asked anything of him.
As long as there is a desire, there is room for maneuver.
With that thought, he smiled slightly, went into the room, picked up his packed suitcase, and prepared to leave.
Xu Luoluo was on the bullet train back to S City at that moment.
The reason for this is that my junior, Wang Haoran, has officially entered the world of short dramas, but not as a screenwriter, but as a director. Their directing department is supposed to offer a dual major in screenwriting and directing, and many people's dream is to become directors. Unfortunately, the era of long-form dramas doesn't offer many opportunities for young people. Even though Wang Haoran did direct quite a few interesting works while in school, he has found it difficult to make a name for himself in the real world.
Things are different now. As an emerging market, short dramas are a mixed bag, but Wang Haoran seized the opportunity and directed a low-budget short drama, which received a good market response.
Xu Luoluo came here this time to see the filming process of the short drama.
"If you want to come, senior, it's just a matter of saying the word." Wang Haoran was as glib as ever, but this time he had a touch of nonchalant composure.
After seeing the show and talking with the audience, he suggested, "Why don't we debut as a duo? We're both excellent at directing and screenwriting, and we're sure to be a hit."
"To be honest, I'm really interested." Xu Luoluo also came out that she came to learn about it specifically because she was interested in the short drama market. "But I haven't figured out the specifics of how to do it yet. I'll get back to you when I've thought it through."
She also felt that her skills needed further refinement and that she needed to wait for another opportunity.
"Okay, I'll wait for you." Wang Haoran nodded, then couldn't help but add, "Time waits for no one, senior, please don't keep me waiting too long."
"Don't worry." Xu Luoluo smiled and patted his shoulder lightly, "I won't keep you waiting until it's too late."
After leaving the film set, Xu Luoluo rushed to the next meeting place – a restaurant.
"I thought you came here specifically to ask me out on a date," Tang Yizhuo said, tapping the plan on his hand with his knuckles. "Turns out you came here to ask me to work overtime?"
"I can do both." Xu Luoluo casually picked up a piece of spicy crab, and seeing that the other person was still angry, she quickly changed the direction of her chopsticks and put it into the other person's bowl.
Tang Yizhuo wasn't really angry. After being coaxed like that, he magnanimously opened the proposal, glanced at it, and raised an eyebrow: "You want me to do a short script competition?"
“Yes, what a great publicity opportunity.” Xu Luoluo’s mouth was bulging as she ate, and it took her a while to swallow. She continued, “Think about it, hiring a screenwriter costs money, and promoting the short drama also costs money. Holding a game-themed competition can promote the short drama, further promote the game, and save money. It’s a win-win-win situation.”
Inspired by the Lin'an Short Drama Competition, she felt that participating in the competition would be a good opportunity to make a name for herself, as the industry would be watching, which would definitely benefit her future development in the short drama field. It would also benefit Tang Yizhuo's company projects, so it was actually a win-win-win situation.
"You'd better think this through," Tang Yizhuo said with a playful smile. "Once this competition starts, your competitors won't just be the few screenwriters we've selected, but all the top talents in the industry. It won't do you any good if you come crying to me after you don't get the screenwriting rights."
Xu Luoluo put down her chopsticks and looked at him seriously: "I'm willing to accept defeat."
"Okay!" Tang Yizhuo made the decision without hesitation as soon as she finished speaking.
The competition was settled. After dinner, Xu Luoluo prepared to take the last bullet train back to Lin'an.
"You're such a heartless woman." Tang Yizhuo drove without looking to the side, but a mocking smile appeared on his lips.
Xu Luoluo poked his cheek: "Don't be angry."
Tang Yizhuo reached out and moved her fingers away, saying nothing, and just kept driving.
As she drove, Xu Luoluo began to wonder, "This direction doesn't seem to lead to the train station, does it?"
Yes, the car drove directly into Tang Yizhuo's underground parking garage.
"I'm not going up," Xu Luoluo pouted, sitting in the car. "We're going to miss the train."
"I ordered your favorite milk tea." Tang Yizhuo said this as he opened the car door, and then heard someone behind him quickly open the car door and jump out.
This milk tea shop is unique to S City. Its signature almond tofu milk tea is Xu Luoluo's favorite. Whenever she craves milk tea in Lin'an, she wishes she could fly to S City in a second.
I had so many important things to do today that I completely forgot to order a drink. What a blunder!
Now that she can drink milk tea right away, she suddenly realizes that she can put aside her principles and train tickets and satisfy her cravings first.
"Then I'll drink before I leave, and you can see me off!" Xu Luoluo declared arrogantly, then squeezed next to Tang Yizhuo and put her left hand into his coat pocket to warm it.
Tang Yizhuo's right hand, which was in his pocket, intertwined with hers, and he slightly curled the corners of his lips.
The heating in his house was really strong. That was Xu Luoluo's first thought when she entered the house. It felt so comfortable coming from the cold outside to the warm and cozy inside.
Then she saw a pair of brand new, unopened women's slippers.
She glanced back at Tang Yizhuo suspiciously, only to see him reach past her, unpack the slippers, and hand them to her: "Yours."
Xu Luoluo couldn't help but smile. She remembered how she used to always wear his oversized slippers that didn't fit properly. Who would have thought that things would turn around like this, that this man could be so considerate?
After changing into soft slippers, she took a few steps before realizing that he had always known her slippers didn't fit properly, and she couldn't help but get angry: "You're only getting them for me now!"
"Oh?" Tang Yizhuo also changed his shoes, walked to her side, pulled her into his arms, kissed her ear, and chuckled, "That was my fault. So you've always wanted to be the mistress of my house?"
Xu Luoluo trembled slightly from his kiss, and after hearing his words, she felt that she had been tricked and wanted to escape. As she ran, she shouted, "What mistress? I mean, based on our cooperative relationship, you should also treat your partner better."
Tang Yizhuo knew she had a knot in her heart, and thinking that they should take it slow, he let go of her hand.
But seeing her run into the living room, he couldn't help but chuckle and follow her, jokingly asking, "Have you thought it through? A man as good as me, are you sure you won't regret choosing to be my business partner?"
Xu Luoluo stared at him intently, her thoughts a jumble of complex emotions.
She harbored a wound in her heart, but she never knew if it had ever truly healed. The scar was too deep; she didn't even have the courage to try to touch it.
But this man in front of me always manages to handle things perfectly. Whether it's a major danger to my personal safety or a minor conflict, he can disregard his own emotions and choose to deal with things in the most mature way.
Besides, he truly possessed an irresistible attraction for her. For some reason, Xu Luoluo couldn't help but reach out to touch Tang Yizhuo's handsome features. Her slightly upturned, almond-shaped eyes lingered on his lips, and she sighed softly, "How could I not regret it?"
Upon hearing her answer, Tang Yizhuo's eyes suddenly filled with tenderness. He gently took her finger that was resting on his lips, kissed it, and said, "Then don't choose."
In the next instant, he leaned over and kissed her lips.
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