Chapter 353: Why are you here?

"If she isn't slandering, then she was truly plagiarized by someone."

Netizens cursed Chen Xianxian one after another, standing up for Yan Qingxue, and even launched a campaign to boycott all of Chen Xianxian's designs.

Just as Chen Xianxian was frantically trying to handle her PR and clear her name, Xu Tian was in his office flipping through materials related to antique porcelain.

Suddenly, a knock came from outside. Xu Tian was focused on the documents at hand and responded without even raising his head: "Come in."

"Agent Xu."

A delicate voice came from the doorway. Zhao Qianqian poked her head in first, and only after seeing that Xu Tian was the only one in the room did she walk in.

Xu Tian looked up and saw Zhao Qianqian. His movements paused, and then he said calmly, "Do you need something from me?"

"Agent Xu."

Zhao Qianqian hesitated, her cheeks still carrying a suspicious flush. She stood opposite Xu Tian's desk, looking as if she had more to say, and it was a full moment before she spoke: "Agent Xu, did Sister Annie pass my business card to you?"

"Business card?" Xu Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, took a card from his desk drawer, and pushed it over: "I received it. And then?"

"Agent Xu, don't you understand such an obvious hint?" Zhao Qianqian's tone was somewhat aggrieved: "Since you have my number, why haven't you contacted me? Is it because you think I'm not pretty enough, or my figure isn't good enough, or..."

"Zhao Qianqian." Xu Tian interrupted the person who was still doubting herself: "Your conditions are good in every aspect, but..."

"Don't say 'but'." Zhao Qianqian's eyes grew even more melancholy: "Usually at times like this, nothing good follows a 'but'."

Xu Tian:...

You certainly seem to have plenty of experience.

"Agent Xu, if you think there's something wrong with me, I can change, and also..."

As she spoke, Zhao Qianqian walked around the desk to stand in front of Xu Tian. Xu Tian frowned and immediately stood up to put some distance between them.

"Agent Xu, why are you so nervous? I'm not some flood or wild beast; I couldn't eat you, could I? Or is it that you..."

The atmosphere in the office suddenly became somewhat ambiguous. Just as Xu Tian was about to harden his heart and reject her, the office door was suddenly pushed open with a bang.

"Mr. Xu, I..."

Nie Jingjing stood at the door and, upon seeing the scene inside, froze in her tracks. Murong Xue, who was following behind her, was also looking at Xu Tian and Zhao Qianqian with a face full of shock.

"Sorry... you two continue..."

Nie Jingjing had seen big scenes after all; she immediately pretended she hadn't seen anything, backed out of the office, closed the door, and blocked Murong Xue outside.

Seeing that the office had returned to silence.

Xu Tian reacted after two seconds and immediately pushed the person in his arms away.

Just as Nie Jingjing pushed the door open, Zhao Qianqian had been startled and subconsciously threw herself into Xu Tian's arms. Thus, when Nie Jingjing and Murong Xue entered, they saw the restricted-level scene of Xu Tian and Zhao Qianqian embracing.

Zhao Qianqian hadn't expected anyone to barge in without knocking. Now, knowing she had caused trouble for Xu Tian, she apologized to him with some guilt: "Sorry, Agent Xu, I was startled by the sound of the door opening and subconsciously..."

"That's enough. I'll explain to Nie Jingjing and the others later. You should put all your energy into your work. Your conditions are good; if you're willing to work hard, you'll definitely become a big star."

The misunderstanding had already been created, and there was no point in Xu Tian pursuing it further, so he waved his hand to let Zhao Qianqian leave first.

Zhao Qianqian knew that Xu Tian had rejected her. She walked out of the office dejectedly, and as soon as she looked up, she saw Nie Jingjing standing by the window in the hallway.

Seeing her come out, Nie Jingjing hooked her lips into a gossipy smile, and without caring whether she was willing or not, she grabbed her arm and walked to the nearby pantry.

Once in the pantry, Nie Jingjing pushed Zhao Qianqian in like a bandit, then closed and locked the door.

"Sister Jingjing, what... what are you doing..."

Zhao Qianqian had just been rejected and was already in a bad mood; now, being forcibly dragged to the pantry by Nie Jingjing, she sat in the corner like a frightened little lamb, looking pitiful.

"What are you afraid of? I'm not going to eat you." Nie Jingjing raised an eyebrow with some dissatisfaction, then teased: "You really are bold; to think you'd take a fancy to Mr. Xu!"

"What's wrong with that? Mr. Xu is so outstanding, why can't I like him?" Zhao Qianqian was provoked by Nie Jingjing's words and asked back, unwilling to give in.

"You can, of course you can. Just like you said, Mr. Xu is so outstanding that it's normal for anyone to like him. So? Did you confess to him just now? Did he agree?"

Nie Jingjing clearly had the look of someone wanting to hear gossip.

"How could he." Zhao Qianqian was even more depressed: "He rejected me."

Nie Jingjing rubbed her chin and nodded. This result was within her expectations; Xu Tian already had a girlfriend, so it was reasonable for him to reject Zhao Qianqian now.

But then again, who says the current girlfriend is necessarily true love?

Nie Jingjing rolled her eyes, and a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.

For some reason, she really didn't like that cold woman she saw downstairs at the apartment building that day.

Someone like Xu Tian should find a sweet, dependent girlfriend. If he were with that kind of ice-queen demoness, he would definitely be bullied.

Thinking this, she looked up at Zhao Qianqian standing in front of her and reaffirmed her thought.

Hmm, someone like Zhao Qianqian is very suitable.

So, she leaned her head slightly toward Zhao Qianqian's ear and said mysteriously: "You're still too young and inexperienced; you don't know how to chase a man. Do you want me to teach you how to make Mr. Xu fall for you?"

"Ah?" Zhao Qianqian blinked blankly, looking completely out of the loop.

"Ah what? Do you want to be with Xu Tian or not?"

"Of course I do, but he rejected me without even giving a reason. There's simply no room for negotiation. Can I still have a chance?"

"Yes, of course you do. If you do as I say, you definitely will." Nie Jingjing smiled cunningly: "With me stepping in, I can definitely help you get him!"

"Cough... cough cough cough..." A violent coughing sound suddenly came from the pantry.

Nie Jingjing and Zhao Qianqian were both startled. They looked in the direction of the sound and only then saw Murong Xue sitting in the corner drinking tea.

"Why are you here?" ===== CHAPTER 354 =====