Chapter 39: Chapter

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Dad also said he would punish that scumbag for her, but half a month has passed and there's not a single good news.

On the contrary, she now even lost a very important role.

"Is it because I stole your resources that you took the chance to get revenge on me, right?" Jiang Xiaoyan said.

"You're taking yourself far too seriously; I'm not that idle."

Jiang Xiaoyan couldn't take any of it, feeling self‑important: "You get all worked up just because I snatched a movie role from you—what if I snatch every role you have in the future?"

"Would you go mad?"

…

"Xing Shuang, did you get it? Seems not," Shen Xingman said slowly, "What about the second female lead? You lost that too, right?"

…

"Why? Did your dad go bankrupt?"

Jiang Xiaoyan got angry again: "You…!"

"Oh~" Shen Xingman kept adding fuel, feigning innocence: "It could also be that the producers don't want you."

…

Shen Xingman pursed her lips: "After all, Shen Ran is much more attractive than you."

"If it were me, I'd definitely choose Shen Ran."

Jiang Xiaoyan was about to vomit blood, raising her hand to slap Shen Xingman.

But she was far too slow; in the blink of an eye Shen Xingman seized her wrist, pushed hard, and almost knocked her off balance.

"From now on, could you stop framing me? It's so unlucky," Shen Xingman said helplessly.

"I know what everyone online says about you," Shen Xingman said politely, pausing each word, "You're not famous, but you love to ride on others' fame."

Back in the private room, Miaomiao, that little fool, was flirted with by Gu Qiuyan.

"Could you tell me your name?"

His voice was gentle, his tone courteous, very approachable.

The impression he gave was: refined, courteous, elegant—a typical aristocratic young master, the kind of rogue with good upbringing.

Miaomiao suddenly lifted her gaze, her pretty eyes lively and charming, "My name is Miao Miao."

Her voice was sweet, but her expression was flat, like a cold‑hearted loli.

Miaomiao didn't expect Gu Zong to initiate conversation, feeling oddly uneasy; although she kept saying this brother is handsome and that brother is handsome, in truth, having a handsome guy right beside her would make her turn into a snail in an instant.

Moreover, with Manman not by her side, she'd be even more timid.

"What zodiac sign makes you this cute?" he raised an eyebrow, his warm thin lips handsome to the core.

Miaomiao lowered her head: "Pisces."

Mo Jiu, listening nearby, shook his head without speaking, "Damn, what's this pick‑up line? The Qing dynasty's gone and you still believe in zodiac signs?"

"Gu Zong," Shen Xingman suddenly returned, sitting down leisurely, "When I'm hungry I eat, when I'm sleepy I sleep; guess what my zodiac sign is."

Gu Qiuyan: "……"

Mo Jiu: "……"

Miaomiao also let out a soft laugh, a little cute.

"Manman, wouldn't it be bad if we offend him? After all, he gave us this endorsement," Miaomiao whispered.

"What are you worried I'd do?" Shen Xingman poked her arm, "Keep your eyes sharp, don't get kidnapped."

Miaomiao: "?"

Shen Xingman: "I told you, Gu Zong is a scumbag; don't flirt with him much."

…

"Miss Shen, you cherish your subordinates so much; you're a good boss," Gu Qiuyan smiled, still calm and unruffled, without any anger.

"Gu Zong, flirting so openly, do you think that's appropriate?"

…

Even though Manman is speaking for her, it feels so awkward! Oh dear!

"Is flirting illegal?" Gu Qiuyan raised an eyebrow, not wanting to admit defeat.

Mu Zhihan, that little lover, is really something—good looks aside, the nerve is huge.

Gu Qiuyan's thin‑lipped voice lowered: "Miss Shen, if Mr. Mu finds out…"

WTF?? —

Mo Jiu stared wide‑eyed, as if a switch had been flipped, and with a "pop" he immediately covered Gu Qiuyan's mouth.

"?"

Mo Jiu: "!!!" My grandma's leg!

Gu Qiuyan: "???"

Shen Xingman: "……"

Miaomiao: "……"

What are the two big masters up to?

"It's not…" Mo Jiu forced a laugh, quickly released his hand, picked up chopsticks to serve Gu Qiuyan, "Gu Zong, have more vegetables."

Gu Qiuyan looked at him plaintively: "This is meat."

Mo Jiu was stunned: "……"

"Then eat more meat."

…

"Can you talk less," Mo Jiu lowered his voice to the minimum, "Being with you makes me feel like a dog—ah no, a disgrace!"

"???"

Gu Qiuyan: I really will thank.

"Are they out of their minds?" Miaomiao whispered to Shen Xingman, "Why does their speech sound weird?"

"They're just mentally ill, ignore them."

"……"

——

The dinner gathering ended quickly, and most of those who should leave had already gone.

Miaomiao refused to leave, being gluttonous; Shen Xingman had no choice and forcibly dragged the little chubby pig away.

Gu Qiuyan stayed in the private room, looking into Mo Jiu's eyes: "Jiu, tell me, what exactly did that just mean?"

Covering his mouth in front of the girl, does that make him lose a lot of face, okay?

Mo Jiu replied seriously, "My master has no lover; don't speak recklessly."

"Is that so?" Gu Qiuyan, clearly not believing it at all, "Mu Zhihan even personally fed the resources; you tell me she's not a lover???"

Gu Qiuyan tried to steer his thinking, changing tactics to remind, "Can't you think in a different way?"

Gu Qiuyan thought repeatedly, "Is Miss Shen a relative of Mu Zhihan?"

"……"

"Is Mu Zhihan a relative of Shen Xingman?"

"……"

"Sigh, could it be that they had a one‑night stand? Mu Zhihan felt she couldn't just sleep with someone for free, so she gave her a spokesperson?"

Gu Qiuyan: "……" Isn't your usual flirting logic usually clear? Why does your IQ drop so sharply when faced with this?

Truly, playing with girls makes you lose your mind.

"Can you tell me why you thought of a one‑night stand?"

"Um…" Gu Qiuyan explained, "Don't romance novels all popularize this?"

"……" I…???

"Close your mouth!"

——

——

After Shen Xingman returned to the apartment, Qiao Yun was so excited she couldn't sleep.

"Oh dear God, Jiang Xiaoyan must be so angry she can't even finish a meal."

Oh dear God, truly the heavens bless me, Shen Xingman.

Miaomiao agreed, speaking reasonably: "Exactly, that so‑called Gu Zong, although his mind has issues, signed the contract very smoothly, without any hesitation at all."

"……"

Gu Qiuyan's reputation was damaged.

"Gu Zong? Is he that handsome young master?" Qiao Yun asked, puzzled.

"Hmm," Miaomiao nodded, "He is indeed quite handsome, and his friend beside him is also handsome."

"But…" Miaomiao pursed her lips, "I like people with a normal mind."

"……"

"What's the problem? Which girl would want to be friends with a lunatic?"

"……"

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