NOVPUBChapter 44: Chapter 44 You Want Me to Die, Don’t You_1
Chapter 44 -44 You Want Me to Die, Don’t You_1
Perhaps she was too hungry, Jian Qing finished a bowl of porridge quickly. Just as she was about to serve herself a second bowl, a large hand reached over and snatched the bowl from her hand.
“Hm?” Jian Qing tilted her head, her eyes questioning Quan Jingwu.
She wasn’t full yet.
Quan Jingwu responded with a silent smile, put down the bowl in his hand, and leisurely picked up another unopened bag from the table, taking out what was inside.
Upon seeing what Quan Jingwu has taken out, Jian Qing’s eyes lit up. Her pitch-black eyes were sparkling like stars, unconsciously pulling at his heartstrings.
“Would you like some?” Quan Jingwu asked Jian Qing, a smile curled up his lips as he saw her staring at the dessert in his hand.
Jian Qing wasn’t shy and nodded, “Yes.”
Quan Jingwu got a small fork and handed the dessert to Jian Qing.
“Thank you,” Jian Qing thanked him. Then, she lowered her head and began to savor the dessert. She took a bite and a burst of cold, smooth mousse exploded in her mouth, making her eyes curve into crescent moons.
The golden hues reflected on her porcelain-like face, which didn’t have any makeup on, softened her aura and enveloped her in a sense of tranquil warmth.
For a moment, Quan Jingwu felt a surge of affection rise in his heart. He wished that time could freeze at this very moment.
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After Jian Qing left the photo studio, Quan Yifei was wondering whether to go find her when a call from Shen Hao crushed that thought.
Since Jian Qing was with her older brother, what was the point of going to join the fun? If he interrupted their alone time, wouldn’t he be risking his life? He wasn’t stupid.
Not long after Jian Qing left, Yi Kai arrived with breakfast. Everyone in the photo studio received a portion, apparently, it was the CEO’s gesture to show appreciation for everyone’s hard work.
Yi Kai looked around the photo studio but didn’t see Jian Qing. Not ready to give up, he decided to search again.
“Yi Kai, what are you looking for?” Quan Yifei tapped Yi Kai’s arm, deliberately teasing him.
Seeing that it was Quan Yifei, Yi Kai blurted out without any cautious, “Looking for my wif-…”
In the last second, realizing that there were more people in the photo studio than just them, Yi Kai quickly covered his mouth and swallowed the rest of his words.
“Nothing, looking for Miss Jian.”
That was close, too close.
Quan Yifei gave him a suspicious look, but she didn’t press for what he was about to say. “Jian Qing isn’t here. What do you want with her?”
“I…” Just as Yi Kai opened his mouth to speak, Quan Yifei pulled him into a corner.
“Yifei, why did you drag me here?” Yi Kai looked at Quan Yifei, puzzled.
Quan Yifei let go of his hand, glanced around cautiously, then lowered her voice, “Yi Kai, Jian Qing is the girl Jingwu likes. Don’t harbor any thoughts towards her, or else…”
“Wait, wait!” Yi Kai couldn’t take it any longer and hastily interrupted Quan Yifei.
“Yifei, where did you get the idea that I have any intentions towards Miss Jian? You can eat whatever you want but you can’t talk nonsense.” If the Boss heard this, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn’t clear his name. Would he still be able to keep his life?
Quan Yifei looked at him somewhat skeptically, “Are you really not interested in Jian Qing? Then why are you looking for her?”
It wasn’t entirely her fault for suspecting him. After all, Yi Kai is a well-known playboy. And considering Jian Qing’s beauty, how could he resist thinking about her?
Yi Kai was so irritated by her that he was practically out of breath. He pointed at her, his hand slightly trembling, “Yifei, your imagination is way too active. I was just curious about what the woman Boss likes looks like. I definitely have no ulterior motives.”
Even if he was a flirt and loved beautiful women, he would never dare to set his sights on his Boss’s wife, what kind of joke was that?
“Really?” Quan Yifei asked playfully, even though she now believed him.
Yi Kai rolled his eyes at her and grunted, “Yifei, I don’t think I’ve offended you. Do you want me dead?”
Quan Yifei chuckled, then patted Yi Kai’s shoulder kindly, “Don’t take it to heart, I’m just teasing.”
Yi Kai huffed. He felt that if he stayed there any longer, he might just go jump into a river. “Alright, I’ve delivered the breakfast. I’m going back to the office.”
Quan Yifei watched his departing back, pulling a childish face, then she returned to the breakfast distribution. As she approached, she heard the vainest joke of the year.
“Miss Ruohan, don’t you think Jingwu might have prepared this because he knew you were coming to the shoot today and was worried about you skipping breakfast?” Chu Ruohan’s assistant asked, obsequiously.
At her assistant’s words, Chu Ruohan lowered her gaze to the coffee and pastries in front of her, a glimmer of hope and anticipation flickering in her heart.
Does he care about me?
“Miss Ruohan, it’s well-known that Jingwu doesn’t approach women. Since he’s not taking the initiative, why don’t you? How about you ask him to have a meal with you after the shoot? I believe that with your charm, it’s impossible for him to decline,” suggested the assistant carefully.
Chu Ruohan’s face lit up with joy, her eyes brimming with a girl’s shyness. With a soft voice she asked, “Will he truly not reject me?”
“Of course not, Miss Ruohan. You’re so beautiful. Plus, the Chu and Quan families have a good relationship,” reassured the assistant.
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, a plan beginning to form in her heart.
Quan Yifei listened silently without interrupting, barely containing her laughter. She hastily grabbed a cup of coffee and turned around to leave, afraid that she would burst into laughter on the spot if she stayed any longer.
Once she was in an unoccupied corner, Quan Yifei finally let out a laugh, bending over with mirth.
Oh my god, is it even humanly possible for someone to be this narcissistic?
Chu Ruohan was surely dreaming. If Jingwu had any intentions towards her, it would rain red.
She suddenly had the urge to tell Chu Ruohan that Jian Qing was actually having breakfast in Jingwu’s office at the moment and everyone in the photo studio was having Qianshi Restaurant’s breakfast thanks to Jian Qing’s kindness.
Ha ha ha…If Chu Ruohan found out about this, she would probably be so mad that her nose would go crooked.
