CHAPTER 14: CHAPTER 14: POACHING TALENT

Suddenly recalling the matter of her being called away by Huayang Entertainment’s agent earlier, Chu Qingxuan worriedly asked, "Lingzhi, did Sister Li make things difficult for you?"

"Do you know her?"

Chu Qingxuan nodded, "She’s an agent at Huayang Entertainment, quite capable at her job, personally made many actresses famous. Back then she wanted to invite me to join her company as an artist, I refused, but didn’t expect her to bring an actor for a model audition today."

Chu Qingxuan continued, "Recently, there was a hit web drama released domestically, the artist under her wing, the number 8 model, played a lead role portraying a pure and innocent little white rabbit, known for her intimate scenes with the male lead, garnering quite a bit of popularity. Just gained some heat, and instead of improving acting skills, they come to the supermodel circle, a bit incredible."

Su Lingzhi wasn’t interested in their entertainment circle matters, she responded indifferently, "I’m representing the brand, she can’t trouble me."

"Although you represent the brand, you seem quite young, afraid you can’t suppress Sister Li’s aura."

"Is she very scary?"

Chu Qingxuan nodded vigorously, "There isn’t an artist under her who isn’t afraid of her."

Su Lingzhi remained silent, she hadn’t noticed that the person called Sister Li had such a trait.

...

When Rika came over, people from the pattern-making group also followed, circling around these three models repeatedly to grasp the fashion line details.

But fortunately, everything went smoothly, the model named Chu Qingxuan didn’t cause any issue, she became the final confirmed choice.

After a busy day, Su Lingzhi returned to work, finally having time to glance at her phone.

In WeChat, Zhuang Xiaoxi sent her a message: [Zhizhi, Yubai bro is returning to Beijing tomorrow, my brother is preparing a farewell dinner for Yubai bro tonight, let’s have dinner together]

Su Lingzhi opened the keyboard and replied: [Okay]

[You finally replied to my message, I thought you weren’t coming, boohoo]

Su Lingzhi explained: [Just now busy, phone wasn’t nearby]

[Alright, as long as you’re coming] Then, a link was sent over from that side, [Order the food first, when you come it’ll be ready to eat]

Su Lingzhi clicked the link, ordered a few things she wanted to eat, and left directly when off duty.

However, just stepping out of the studio, she saw Sister Li and her artist, Tong Yan, appearing in the hall.

Tong Yan had changed outfits, wearing an apricot-colored long dress, air bangs embellishing a small face, the features weren’t memorable, but when her gaze passed through, it inexplicably evoked protective instincts.

She just looked a bit like her mother, but the eyes were not alike at all.

Su Lingzhi wanted to avoid them, Sister Li chased her to the door, "Miss Su, it’s not the model issue I want to discuss."

Su Lingzhi halted her steps and looked at her, "What do you want to say?"

"I’m wondering if you have an interest in entering the entertainment industry?" Sister Li continued, "I feel pity seeing you work so hard, maybe the entertainment industry suits you better, your aura and looks, you don’t have to do anything, just standing in the star crowd, you’d definitely be top-notch, easily can make big money."

...It’s the first time witnessing someone digging into the company itself for talents.

Su Lingzhi took a deep breath, "I have no intention to enter the entertainment industry."

"Don’t be quick to refuse, think about it first when you get back, I’ve even thought of a plan to make you top-notch, how about I first add a contact..."

While Sister Li pestered continuously, Housekeeper Zhao came to their front, resolving her predicament.

"Miss Su, sir asked you to get in the car."

Su Lingzhi bid farewell with a glance at Sister Li, followed Housekeeper Zhao and left.

Sister Li looked at the Rolls-Royce parked in front, didn’t dare to speak, watched Su Lingzhi get into the back seat with trepidation.

She didn’t know who was inside the car, but gradually realized, Su Lingzhi’s status was absolutely not simple.

"Sister Li." Tong Yan walked to her side, her eyes glistening with gray, "Sorry, it’s my fault for being useless."

Sister Li glanced back at her, comforting, "It’s okay, prepare to return home tomorrow, I’ll see if there’s another suitable project for you."

Tong Yan obediently nodded, "I’ll listen to you."

....

The Rolls-Royce left the studio, Su Lingzhi only felt the surroundings quieting down.

She looked to the side at Fu Yinli, "Thank you for helping me out just now."

Fu Yinli calmly looked at her, his gaze slowly moving down her nose, fixed on those graceful collarbones, eyes increasingly rich, tinged with desire, like indelible ink.

Off-shoulder neckline, pale pink color scheme, tight knit fabric, softly outlining her upper body’s curves.

There seemed to be a fragrance floating in Wen Ling’s aura, urging further exploration beyond mere glances.

"Yinli."

The two words were called out awkwardly, with a hint of panic.

Falling into the ear, fresh and pleasing.

Fu Yinli came to his senses, turned his gaze towards her.

Su Lingzhi said, "That’s quite impolite."

How could he stare at that place like that...

Fu Yinli turned his head back naturally, reminded, "Fasten the seatbelt."

Su Lingzhi glanced down.

Indeed hadn’t fastened the seatbelt...

Suddenly remembering something, Su Lingzhi hurriedly said, "I have plans tonight, won’t join you guys. Uncle Zhao, please pull over."

Housekeeper Zhao glanced through the rearview mirror, waited for orders.

Fu Yinli spoke at this moment, "Where to, I’ll take you."

Su Lingzhi hesitated momentarily, said, "A farewell for a friend."

Su Lingzhi reported the specific location.

After a second of silence, Fu Yinli looked at her and asked, "Mind bringing me along?"

...

At the destination, Su Lingzhi somehow had brought him over, not knowing what she was thinking when she said she didn’t mind.

They booked a hotel restaurant, at the meeting, Zhuang Xiaoxi and Shen Yubai looked at them both unexpectedly.

"Zhi...zhi, who is this?"

The atmosphere was somewhat tense, Su Lingzhi had to bravely introduce, "This is a friend of mine, surname Fu, he brought me here."

Zhuang Xiaoxi oh-ed, didn’t linger on it, quickly made room, "You can sit here, I’ll sit beside Yubai bro."

The table was square, just four seats, by the window, separated a small space from other dining areas.

Su Lingzhi glanced back at Fu Yinli, sat down with him, then asked, "Hasn’t Zhuang Yuan arrived yet?"

Zhuang Xiaoxi replied, "His company has urgent matters, won’t come tonight, we’ll eat ours, don’t mind him."

Saying that, Zhuang Xiaoxi called the waiter over, preparing to serve the dishes.

Su Lingzhi moved the menu to Fu Yinli’s side, "We’ve preordered the dishes, see if there’s anything else you’d like to eat."

"I’ll go with what you have."

Opposite, Zhuang Xiaoxi’s gaze flowed between the two of them.

She could definitely assert, these two were definitely not just friends.

Because Zhizhi wouldn’t treat friends with such soft voice, the gaze was so cautious...

There’s definitely something fishy between these two.

When the man’s gaze met hers, Zhuang Xiaoxi hurriedly withdrew her eyes.