Chapter 32: She Actually Knows How to Fix Cars

Qin Shu said in a low voice, "Director Chen."

Chen Wuzhi chuckled, "I heard from my assistant that you turned me down?"

A trace of apology flashed in the depths of Qin Shu's eyes, and her tone was sincere: "I was afraid of ruining your masterpiece."

Chen Wuzhi smiled upon hearing this: "There's a dinner party tonight. For the sake of those three days, will you join me for a meal?"

Reason and sentiment both dictated that she should indeed explain things to him in person.

Qin Shu paused, lowered her eyes, and said softly, "Alright."

Chen Wuzhi immediately sent her the address.

Qin Shu told Su Tuantuan and drove over herself.

Qin Shu had been driving for half an hour, and just as she reached the halfway point, she saw someone on the slope ahead waving to flag down a car.

Qin Shu got out of the car. The man trotted over, and upon seeing that it was Qin Shu in the driver's seat, he was stunned: "Miss Qin?"

This was Xie Jin's gold-medal manager, who was very famous in the industry. Xie Jin was also the male lead in Director Chen's drama. Xie Jin was known for being arrogant in the entertainment circle, notorious for being difficult and not someone to be trifled with.

Qin Shu rolled down the car window: "What's wrong?"

The manager looked anxious: "My car stalled. The repairman won't be able to get here for a while, so I wanted to try my luck and see if anyone knew how to fix it."

Seeing that it was Qin Shu, a sense of disappointment arose in his heart.

He knew of Qin Shu; one of her supporting roles had become a hit. They had met at the same event before, but they had never spoken.

How could a female celebrity know how to fix a car? They were all delicate and precious. Even he, a grown man, didn't know how, let alone a pampered girl like Qin Shu.

Qin Shu pushed open the car door and stepped out: "Let me take a look."

The manager was taken aback, his gaze falling on her scallion-white fingers: "You know how to fix cars?"

Qin Shu: "I used to race."

Xie Jin's manager was quite surprised: "I couldn't tell; you actually play with that."

"Very few girls do that."

Qin Shu smiled faintly and didn't say anything more.

Qin Shu turned her head and asked: "Is it unable to start, or is it a tire problem?"

The manager was puzzled: "It won't start, and the tank is full. I don't know what the problem is."

Qin Shu opened the hood of this top-tier, high-spec Mercedes-Benz and lowered her eyes to inspect it carefully. The front windshield was covered in a dark film with privacy protection, making it impossible to see the scene inside.

A man was sitting in the back seat, closing his eyes to rest. Hearing the movement, he opened his eyes, his gaze landing on Qin Shu.

Qin Shu could not see him, but he could see her clearly.

After checking, Qin Shu closed the hood, her voice gentle: "It should be a malfunction in the fuel and ignition system."

She walked around to the fuel filler neck to check, then looked up and said:

"The fuel injector is clogged."

"It's not a big problem. Is there a Mercedes-compatible fuel system cleaner in the car?"

The manager stood there looking bewildered. He rarely drove; today was only because the driver had asked for leave.

Xie Jin sat inside the car, his gaze sweeping over Qin Shu's small face. The man's voice was as low as the lowest note of a cello, carrying a metallic, cold texture: "A Mu, go to the trunk and get it."

Upon hearing this, the manager hurriedly went to the trunk, found the cleaner, and handed it to Qin Shu. Qin Shu took it and handled the problem very simply.

"Try to start the car now."

"Okay."

A Mu immediately got into the car and turned the ignition. The car started right up. He looked at Qin Shu with surprise and delight: "It works."

"I didn't expect you to have a few tricks up your sleeve."

"Thank you so much. I'll treat you to a meal when I have time."

Qin Shu pursed her lips and smiled: "You're welcome, it was just a small favor."

"I have things to do, so I'll be going now."

"Alright."

A Mu looked at Qin Shu's car ahead and sighed: "I didn't expect there to be such an extraordinary woman in the entertainment industry. Not only can she fix cars, but she also races."

"Pretty cool."

Xie Jin leaned back against the leather rear seat. His black handmade suit was pressed without a single wrinkle, his shoulder lines were upright and sharp, and his cuffs were casually rolled up to his forearms, revealing a low-key, luxurious platinum watch on his wrist. His skin tone was a cold, porcelain white, forming a sharp contrast with the black suit. Every detail exuded meticulously crafted nobility and coldness.

His face was bewitching and cold, with ink-black hair and red lips. His high, straight nose bridge was well-defined, and the contour of his nose tip was sharp, making his features look three-dimensional and deep. His jawline was as sharp as if carved, and his thin lips were pressed into a cold, hard arc.

A faint shadow fell from the man's eyelashes. The expression in his eyes was unclear, and he curled his lips slightly.

Qin Shu stepped on the gas, speeding up. Upon reaching her destination, she parked quickly and walked into the lobby to report the name of her private room.

The lobby manager led her upstairs. When they reached the room, she raised her hand and knocked on the door. A low "Come in" came from inside. She turned the doorknob, pushed the door open, and turned to smile at Qin Shu: "Miss Qin, please come in."

Qin Shu nodded slightly and glanced at the time; she was one minute early and not late.

As she walked in, she saw Gu Tingyan sitting in the main seat, dressed in a crisp suit.

Qin Shu's movements paused slightly; she hadn't expected him to be here too.

Gu Tingyan raised his eyes slightly, looking at Qin Shu with a faint smile on his lips.

Qin Shu frowned slightly. There was a seat next to Gu Tingyan that looked like it was meant for her, and Director Chen was sitting to his left.

Seeing Qin Shu sit in the seat furthest from him, the smile on Gu Tingyan's face faded a little. He swept a glance over her and then withdrew his gaze.

That look was indifferent, as if he hadn't put her in his eyes at all.

The private room door was pushed open again, and Xie Jin strode in, looking at Director Chen: "Sorry I'm late, my car broke down halfway."

Director Chen had never liked people who weren't punctual.

A Mu, who was behind him, saw Qin Shu and said with pleasant surprise: "Miss Qin, we meet again."

Director Chen raised an eyebrow: "What's going on?"

A Mu: "Our car broke down halfway, and it was actually Miss Qin who fixed it."

Xie Jin looked toward Qin Shu and gave a slight nod in acknowledgement.

Qin Shu returned a polite smile, counting as a greeting.

Director Chen smiled: "What a coincidence, Qin Shu is the female lead number two I personally selected for this production."

"Sit down, quickly."

Xie Jin looked at the seats in the private room and sat down beside Qin Shu.

Gu Tingyan took a sip of tea without changing his expression; he looked at Xie Jin, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness.

Gu Tingyan said in a calm voice: "Didn't Qin Shu refuse?"

"I think it's better not to force her."

Lest she acts and acts, and the fake drama becomes real.

Upon hearing this, Director Chen frowned tightly and looked at Gu Tingyan: "What is wrong with you? Just a moment ago you were strongly recommending Qin Shu."

"You asked me to invite her to dinner, and now you say this."

Gu Tingyan lowered his head to take a sip of tea, his face calm and his heart steady: "Is that so?"

He spoke indifferently: "I just suddenly felt that one cannot force others to do things they don't like."

Gu Tingyan chuckled, a coldness that was difficult to detect hanging at the corners of his mouth.

Director Chen: "..."

But would he listen to Gu Tingyan's words?

Although Gu Tingyan was his biggest investor and had veto power and the power of dismissal, and perhaps other directors would treat his words as imperial edicts and obey him implicitly.

Chen Wuzhi was not afraid of him withdrawing his capital.

For his productions, regarding who is cast and who is wanted, the investor has no decision-making power.

Chen Wuzhi gave a chuckle: "Qin Shu, I am determined to have her!"