Chapter 2

Well, this time it is completely unclear

After Qin Nuanyang returned, she had a good sleep and woke up feeling refreshed, with her cold mostly gone. The next day, with no plans for the entire day, she rested in the hotel until Mia came to call her, at which point she prepared to go out

She glanced at the time, it was 4:00 AM

She felt a bit awkward, and just as the words of refusal were about to leave her lips, they were dispersed by the host Li Han's gentle remark, "Let's just have a late-night snack, a few of us gathering together." She tightened her coat around her and nodded.

Having said that, all she could hear was Tang Zechen's low laughter, which made her ears feel hot. She muttered a curse under her breath and ran away in a flustered manner.

It was only when she was already somewhat intoxicated that the person arrived late.

Qin Nuanyang was instantly stunned in place

Did he still hear it...

Just as she found herself in a predicament, not knowing where to place her hands and feet, her agent came over, following the sound. Upon seeing Tang Zechen, he was momentarily taken aback before draping the coat he was holding over her shoulders, saying, "You still haven't recovered from your cold, can you spare me some worry!"

At the moment when Qin Nuanyang felt suspicious, he had already straightforwardly sat down beside her, "What a coincidence"

Qin Nuanyang coughed a few times in a cooperative manner, pulling her along as he said, "Then let's go back"

Li Han graduated from the performance department of S University. After graduation, he directly became a host, and over the past few years, he has achieved some success. At this moment, when Li Ao mentioned giving him the role of the second male lead, she was not surprised at all. She raised her glass to clink with his, saying, "To a pleasant collaboration"

Upon arriving at the destination, Qin Nuanyang realized that this late-night meal had long been prepared, just waiting for her to arrive. She looked at the table full of dishes she loved, but pretended not to notice, casually sitting down at the side, taking a few bites just to be polite, and then leaning back in her chair to listen to their conversation

Miya noticed that her complexion was indeed poor, fearing that in this state, she would certainly face a reprimand from her boss upon returning to City A. She advised her to wait in the lobby downstairs before going in to handle the aftermath

Is that so? she asked lightly, just as she was about to push open the door to the private room, she changed her mind again, saying, "Just say that I felt unwell and left first"

Her schedule for the entire day is fully packed; in the morning, she has an interview with a magazine, in the afternoon, there is a rehearsal for a variety show, and in the evening, there are more than two hours of recording for a program. By the time she finishes all these, her day will come to a close

I do not know if it is because I slept for a longer time on the plane, but my mind remains alert.

When they began to enjoy their drinks, she excused herself, saying she needed to go to the restroom and slipped away

He nodded in agreement, yet his subordinate's actions did not cease. Soon, two buttons were undone, revealing a beautifully contoured collarbone. "Why didn't Miss Qin feel it was inappropriate when she was enjoying the spectacle just now?"

The heating in the private room was sufficient, causing her face to flush slightly. She emerged from the restroom and walked to the washbasin in the outer room, splashing a handful of cool water on her face.

Qin Nuanyang watched his actions of undressing, her face instantly turned even paler. "It is normal to be recognized, after all, I am a public figure. However, Mr. Tang, this time and place is indeed somewhat inappropriate..."

As soon as the words fell, the door was suddenly burst open, and she looked up in astonishment to see his assistant rushing in with a document in hand, "President Tang..."

Li Ao explained, "Li Han is my younger brother and also the second male lead in this production of 'The Prosperous Capital'."

Qin Nuanyang shook her head, supported her forehead, and sighed, "I do not know."

"Don't you recognize him?" She scratched her head in confusion, "But why does Tang Zechen look at you as if he has known you for a long time?"

He seems to have had a bit too much to drink, his eyes appear somewhat dazed, yet the light in them is astonishingly bright

As Qin Nuanyang wrapped herself in her coat and took the elevator, she inadvertently found herself heading towards the direction of the restroom. From a distance, she saw him standing there, leisurely leaning against the wall, while a person beside him, resembling an assistant, was quietly speaking to him.

As soon as she sat down, Li Han walked in, and upon seeing her, he was not surprised at all and raised his hand to greet her

Qin Nuanyang pretended to be unaware, yet her pair of eyes subtly revealed a hint of coldness

His eyes shimmered with brilliance, as if he were deep in thought. He then curled the corners of his lips and slightly released her, leisurely unbuttoning the two buttons at his collar, casually tossing that small box into the trash bin at his feet, "I know you"

One after another, more people arrived, leaving only the seat next to Li Ao vacant at the table. Qin Nuanyang initially thought that the heavyweight male lead of the play, Shen Mozhe, would make an appearance, but upon seeing that the male lead only added one more seat next to Li Ao, she began to suspect that someone else was coming over.

Miya originally thought that the two were old acquaintances, but looking at the situation, she was momentarily at a loss. She smiled at Tang Zechen and allowed the warm sun to pull her away. It was only when they were almost at the door of the private room that she suspiciously asked, "Do you know Tang Zechen?"

At the same time, he seemed to sense something, turned his head, and found the corridor empty. He instantly felt a bit weary, lightly tapping his fingers on his assistant's shoulder and saying, "Let's leave it at that for now, I should head back."

He occasionally nods his head, his expression consistently remains indifferent

The sky had begun to show a hint of white; she sat on the bed for a moment, clutching the blanket, and finally resigned herself to getting up to tidy herself up

Qin Nuanyang's face turned completely red.

She rolled over several times in bed, finally forcing herself not to think about what had just happened, and gradually fell asleep. In her dreams, there seemed to be someone laughing softly, but when she listened carefully for a moment, she could not discern whose voice it was. Shadows and lights flickered before her eyes; she blinked and was just about to chase after that glimmer of light when she suddenly woke up

In this self-soothing manner, thinking of the assistant's splendid expression, she sighed and sank into the large bed, reflecting on her illustrious reputation

On a spring evening, the chill still permeated the air. After the recording of the program concluded, she went backstage to change into a different outfit. Just as she finished changing and came out, she was urged to join everyone for a late-night snack.

Miya has privately discussed with Li Ao that Qin Nuanyang is joining the group with investment, and the position of the female lead is secured. It just so happens that he is in S City, so a dinner meeting was arranged to meet.

As she witnessed the secretary's pure gaze gradually transform into disbelief, and finally become complex and obscure, it was as if she felt the chilling malice of society, leaving her utterly ashamed.

After three rounds of drinks, her complexion had already turned slightly red, during which Li Han had intervened to block a few cups for her

Just now, when speaking, Tang Zechen was leaning beside her, disheveled and slightly bowing his head, in this manner... Indeed, no matter how one looks at it, it certainly resembles a situation of romantic involvement.

Tang Zechen noticed her with her head down, appearing to be in deep reflection, and a barely perceptible smile flickered in his eyes. He took a step closer, slightly lowered his head, and said with a serious expression, "Miss Qin, if this continues, I really cannot consider it an accident any longer"

In fact, there is a more important matter to attend to in City S, which is to meet with Li Ao, the director of "Prosperous Beijing".

She held the cup handle without saying a word, and he blocked for her, to which she smiled and said thank you, a politeness that felt somewhat distant. Gradually, Li Han also sensed something and only advised not to pour her another drink, never blocking for her again.

When Qin Nuanyang arrived, more than half of the table at Li Ao's place was already lively and bustling. She walked in with a smile, discreetly glanced around, and upon seeing that it was a private gathering of Li Ao's crew, she felt relieved.

Almost as soon as he appeared, everyone in the room stood up in unison. She looked up and momentarily lost her train of thought.

Qin Nuanyang: "... ..." Is it acceptable for her to admit her mistake now

Qin Nuanyang aims to use this large-scale historical drama as a stepping stone to enter the film industry, and is determined to secure the role of the female lead

Tang Zechen clearly did not expect to encounter her again, yet he smiled slightly, appearing relaxed and languid, "Indeed, fate is as random as dog feces"

Upon returning to the room, she closed the door, gently patted her flushed face several times, and began to self-affirm, "It’s fine, after all, bridges will be bridges and roads will be roads; it’s best if we don’t run into each other..."

Qin Nuanyang felt a lump in her throat, the pain making her head spin. With boldness, she pushed Tang Zechen aside and quickly stepped forward to grab her assistant. Noticing the other person's obvious embarrassment, she, in a fit of anger and humiliation, said fiercely: "Why are you leaving! I am the one who will leave!"

A soft sound of footsteps came from behind her. She wiped her face and turned around, and was instantly taken aback.

"Naturally, one will be happy," he said with a hint of pride, smiling as he finished the red wine in his glass.

She smiled slightly, neither overly warm nor impolite

The assistant paused for a moment, raised the document to cover their face, and said, "I apologize, please continue, I will come back tomorrow"

Li Aoren, true to his name, exudes an air of pride and is exceptionally talented, having won the Outstanding Director Award for two consecutive years. His future looks exceptionally bright. Moreover, the upcoming film he is directing, "The Prosperous Capital", has already garnered significant attention even before filming has commenced, attracting the gaze of thousands.

Yet Tang Zechen still appeared as if nothing had happened, coldly saying: "Aren't you going out?"

She withdrew her gaze and took the elevator down.