Translator: Fringe Capybara

Chapter 81 - A Big Bundle of Roses

This was the first time in her life that she was able to work in the same team as a film emperor. In her previous life, she had no contact with any first-tier actors. At most she was able to see them from afar at an awarding event. 

Qi Yuan has very good skin. He was not very different from his pictures that she had seen previously from magazines or online. Today, his bangs covered over his forehead to the side. There were depression and tiredness in his eyes. 

Chi Ying was very impressed. 

Right when she was indulging herself at appreciating this man, Jiang NingNing, who just came back from the bathroom grabbed her arm and swung it excitedly. Trying to suppressed the excitement in her voice, she said, “Qi Yuan is even prettier in real life than I had imagined.” Her eyes sparkled and her excitement was obvious. 

“I entered the entertainment circle for him. For the moment that I am able to meet him,” whispered Jiang NingNing into Chi Ying’s ears. “What I won’t give to act with him.”

Looking at the perimeter of their location, Chi Ying smiled with her hand over her mouth, “Aren’t you worry that his fans will tear you apart?”

“Nope. If I can become Qi Yuan’s wife, I don’t care if I will be drowned in saliva or internet violence.” Jiang NingNing’s eyes were still sparkling. “What’s death if I can be with him?”

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As Qi Yuan had joined them, the mood over the dinner table that night was more distinct and solemn. 

That, in addition to Gu YuanChen’s aura, made all the actresses felt restrained. Only a few bolder ones dared flirted with Qi Yuan with their looks. 

Qi Yuan was poised and casually chatted with every junior actors and actresses who toasted him. 

Jiang NingNing’s cheeks were pink and, holding into the crystal glass nervously, she looked over at Qi Yuan from time to time but never summoned up the courage to stand up. 

Chi Ying just sat next to her enjoying the food quietly, taking slow and small bites. Her debut was coming up; it was important for her to watch her weight. 

Jiang NingNing tugged on Chi Ying’s sleeve and begged her with her look, “Let’s toast to Qi Yuan too.”

“Alright,” replied Chi Ying cheerfully. 

“You first. I’m a coward,” said Jiang NingNing anxiously. 

“Mmm.” Chi Ying stood up under the bright light and her eyes were sparkling. 

“You are Chi Ying?” Qi Yuan raised his glass and smiled. “I’ve heard of you ‘one shot’. I look forward to working with you.”

“Me too.” When Chi Ying smiled, her eyes curved like quarter moons. With the wine glass in hand, the color of the champagne made her arm seemed even paler and softer. It wasn’t the first time they have seen it, but those in the crew still couldn't help but took a few more looks. 

Chi Ying took a sip of the wine and sat back down. 

Jiang NingNing nudged her happily. “Qi Yuan complimented you! If I was you, I’d die from being overjoyed.”

Chi Ying was happy for her. “Well then, you are about to die from overjoy.”

Jiang NingNing nodded. “My turn.”

Being anxious, Jiang NingNing’s cheeks blushed even more. She was just about to stand up when a young waiter entered through the door. He had on a tidy set of uniform with a very proper bow tie. His shoes were shiny from polish and his hair was well done. In his hand was a bundle of gorgeous and delicate roses.

“What’s going on?” Jiang NingNing was stunned and fell back into the seat. 

Jabbering noises came from all around them. Nobody knew what was going on; but everybody knew that some drama was about to take place. 

Jing NingNing was still regretting about her opportunity to toast and, distracted, said to Chi Ying softly, “Who’s so romantic?”

“I don’t know either.” Chi Ying put down her chopsticks and also looked over at the door along with everyone else. 

Low and behold, the waiter took a slight bow and walked straight over to Chi Ying. He bowed one more time and said to her, “Miss Chi, this is from Mr. Cheng.”