Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Si Chenli: I won’t tell you unless you talk straight.
The assistants and the middle-aged lady behind them felt the relationship was unusual upon hearing those words.
They felt they shouldn’t be present to listen to their bosses flirt; they should be out in the fields instead.
Sang Qiao was also stunned, that strange feeling emerged again, but then she remembered Si Chenli’s righteous refusal of her suspicion earlier.
Her question was too direct, merely a tentative probe, “Could it be that you’re only special to me?”
Upon hearing this, the movements in Si Chenli’s hands paused slightly, and he chuckled lowly, “What do you think?”
“I think so.” Sang Qiao nodded her head, her clear eyes not forgetting to glance up at his face in an attempt to discern something.
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The man followed her lead, “Then it is so.”
“Don’t you have any thoughts of your own?” sang Qiao suddenly didn’t know what to say next.
He didn’t fall into her trap at all; she simply couldn’t know his true thoughts, but she could tell that he treated her much better than anyone else.
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“No need to pry into my words.” I won’t tell you, Si Chenli lightly laughed.
Sang Qiao fell silent upon being exposed, she bowed her head to eat, not speaking any further; if he liked to peel shrimp, let him peel. She can also treat him well in other ways.
After all, both of them would still have to cooperate for the third phase, and no matter what, they had to finish filming the third phase before picking things apart.
By that time, whether Si Chenli was playing with her or treating her specially, they would have to come to a conclusion.
She didn’t dislike Si Chenli, on the contrary, she quite liked this friend, while not forgetting her own decision to break off the engagement; she didn’t believe there was any future for them.
Moreover, she didn’t think she would fall in love with anyone, now her eyes and heart only had room for her career! She loved herself the most!
After coming to this realization, Sang Qiao enjoyed her meal very much. Once the meal was over and the contract also signed, she planned to leave.
Si Chenli followed her, his gaze deep, “Where to, I’ll take you.”
“No need, we drove here too.” sang Qiao shook her head; had they not driven, she might have taken up the offer.
“Okay.” Si Chenli didn’t insist and stood watching her get into the car and drive away before turning to get into his own.
The assistant also got into the driver’s seat; he usually shadowed Assistant Gu, but since Gu was on a business trip recently, it fell to him to accompany Mr. Si.
He couldn’t figure out Mr. Si’s preferences, so he adhered to the principle of speaking only when necessary, fearful of offending Mr. Si.
Now, with Mr. Si not saying where to go next, he dared not so much as move in the driver’s seat.
After about a minute passed, Si Chen, sitting in the back, raised his head and glanced at him, his voice clear and cold, “Don’t you know how to drive?”
“I do… Yes, yes, Mr. Si, where to next?” The assistant trembled.
“Back to the company.”
“Yes.” With that, the assistant finally drove off, heaving a secret sigh of relief; he truly was useless at winning his boss’s favor.
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After returning to the company, Sang Qiao dealt with an afternoon’s worth of official business, not leaving until eight o’clock at night to discuss that role. Thinking of choosing Li Qingyan, she decided to bring him along.
“Sister Qiao, are we really going to an audition this late?” Li Qingyan sat in the car, uneasily asking.
“Yes, the producer has some concerns; let’s go see, he seemed quite fond of you in his words.”
Sang Qiao couldn’t fathom what concerns remained since the audition had passed.
“He… he couldn’t possibly have taken a fancy to me, could he?” Li Qingyan’s face showed difficulty; he had no interest in fat and bald male investors.
Especially since Sister Qiao had said she wouldn’t let anyone take advantage of them – surely she wouldn’t send him to please the other party, right?
Seeing his peculiar expression, Sang Qiao raised an eyebrow, “Where has the courage to try and seduce me yesterday gone?”
“Sister Qiao, that’s different; you’re beautiful and young, he… you’re not really going to make me seduce him, are you?”
Li Qingyan suddenly became flustered. Not to mention the man’s unpleasant appearance, he was also a man!
“Don’t be afraid, we’re just going to see; if he really has such intentions, I’ll take you and run.”
Sang Qiao couldn’t help but curve her lips into a faint smile, no longer teasing him.
“Okay.” Li Qingyan finally relaxed. He wanted fame badly, but he didn’t want to give himself over to someone; if it with Sister Qiao, he might consider.
Unfortunately, Qiaoqiao was indifferent to him.
After the vehicle came to a stop at the agreed-upon location, the three of them walked in one after another.
The investor had not arrived, showing up half an hour later, which Sang Qiao slightly resented for the tardiness, but due to the importance of the role, she let it go.
“Sorry for being late, got held up in traffic. This must be the president of Rose Entertainment, right? I’ve heard it’s led by a young lady, but I never imagined she’d be this beautiful.”
The investor was a slightly beer-bellied man with a friendly and slightly greasy smile.
“It’s fine. Do you have any more concerns regarding Li Qingyan playing the role?” Sang Qiao’s attitude was neither cold nor warm, getting straight to the point.
The investor didn’t take offense to her haughty demeanor; he liked women with personality.
His gaze swept past Li Qingyan, eventually landing lasciviously on Sang Qiao, “Actually, there aren’t any concerns, it’s just – you should understand, to obtain a big role, one must pay a price, right?”
Li Qingyan felt sick under that gaze, also realizing the man was actually targeting Sister Qiao! How reckless!
On the other hand, Sang Qiao glanced leisurely at the sleazy man, “What price? Without your sole effort, could you really stop us from securing this role?”
“We’re all adults here; some things don’t need to be spelled out. If you’re unwilling, not only will you lose out on this role, but your agency’s actors will also have no opportunities in all the projects I invest in from now on.”
“Oh? That’s big talk.” Sang Qiao’s eyes were calm and clear.
“Of course, what do you think about it now? Agree and you send these two out, and have some fun with me.”
“Is there no surveillance here?” Sang Qiao seemingly in contemplation, asked out loud.
“Don’t worry, there’s absolutely none; I can’t leave behind evidence against myself, right?” The investor thought she was afraid of being recorded.
After all, a young lady would be worried about that.
He wasn’t foolish; recording his actions would leave evidence that could ruin him.
“Alright, go outside.” Sang Qiao seemed reassured, gesturing to the two people beside her.
The middle-aged lady obediently complied with her superior’s command, and she could tell that Sister Qiao was not an ordinary person; if she said to go out, she must have her own way of handling things.
Li Qingyan didn’t want to go, however. He desired fame, but not at the expense of sacrificing Sister Qiao.
She had been so protective of them, not allowing anyone in the company to consider taking advantage of them or forcing them to accompany others. How could he rely on Sister Qiao’s sacrifice to gain a role for himself?
“Sister Qiao, I don’t want this role anymore, let’s go.”
“Go out and wait for me, be obedient.” Sang Qiao gently tapped on the table, the sound neither too soft nor too loud, her tone resolute.
Li Qingyan wanted to say more, but was pulled out by the middle-aged lady, “Come with me, just do as the boss instructs.”