The Movie Queen's Silly CEO - Chapter 1
During a lavish banquet, the bosses in their suits and ties clinked glasses and toasted one another, using the social occasion to build their networks.
In contrast to the flushed faces around her, Mu Qing, who sat at the very center of the banquet, was an exception. Her face remained unchanged, and even those who came to toast her dared not speak loudly.
The reason was simple: Mu Qing was the new head of the Mu family in Lin City, and she was known for her dislike of the smell of tobacco and alcohol. The Mu family was like an emperor in Lin City, and no one at the banquet dared to offend Mu Qing. At most, only those who had previously cooperated with her would approach to offer a small cup of wine.
“Ms. Mu, the room has been prepared for you. Here is the room card,” Assistant Chen bent over and whispered in Mu Qing’s ear.
Mu Qing took the room card, put it in her pocket, and subconsciously glanced at the time on her watch. “Thank you for your hard work. You can go back and rest.”
“Ms. Mu, if you need anything at all, just give me a call.” Assistant Chen knew Mu Qing’s personality and did not press her further.
After Assistant Chen left, Mu Qing mingled for a bit, then politely declined the crowd’s attempts to keep her there and left the banquet hall.
Phew, the air outside is so much better.
Mu Qing unbuttoned the top two buttons of her shirt collar. When she caught a whiff of the alcohol on her, a look of disgust appeared on her face.
It stinks.
Just as Mu Qing was about to head back to her room to wash up, she saw a woman in a black dress staggering toward the restroom. It looked as if she was about to fall at any second.
Mu Qing had seen this kind of situation many times; the woman was obviously drunk.
Mu Qing’s gaze lingered on the woman in the black dress for a second before she quickly looked away.
“Don’t be in a hurry to leave, let me help you.” A somewhat greasy middle-aged man followed closely behind the woman in the black dress, pretending to help her.
Hearing the unpleasant voice, Mu Qing’s attention was drawn back. She frowned slightly and looked over.
The woman in the black dress seemed to have little strength. After pushing the middle-aged man away with all her might, she looked panicked and ran into the women’s restroom, leaning on the wall for support. The middle-aged man just smiled, a cigarette dangling from his mouth as he leisurely waited at the door.
This isn’t just simple drunkenness, is it? Mu Qing stood there, thinking for three seconds, and finally turned and walked over.
“No smoking here,” Mu Qing said coolly, glancing at the middle-aged man. The smell on him made her frown even more.
The middle-aged man’s eyes ran over Mu Qing with a hint of lewdness until he saw the watch on her wrist. His attitude immediately became a little more respectful. “My apologies, I’ll put it out now.”
Mu Qing’s footsteps paused, then she continued forward, walking into the women’s restroom without a glance.
Inside, Mu Qing saw the woman in the black dress with one hand on the sink, splashing water on her face in an attempt to stay sober.
As she got a little closer, Mu Qing could smell the woman. Although there was a strong scent of alcohol, there was also a faint, sweet fragrance mixed in.
It was a scent Mu Qing didn’t hate.
“Do you need help?” Mu Qing asked, an unusual show of initiative.
Feng Xi tried to muster her strength and looked in the direction of the voice. She saw a woman in a white shirt, with delicate features and seemingly no makeup, save for a simple coat of lipstick.
“Help me…” Mu Qing didn’t seem like a bad person to Feng Xi, and in her helpless state, she chose to ask for help.
When Mu Qing got a clear look at Feng Xi’s face, she was slightly surprised.
She’s truly beautiful. No wonder that greasy man was shameless enough to follow her into the restroom. He probably only had her beauty on his mind.
“What can I do for you? Call the police?” Mu Qing took out her phone and kindly helped support Feng Xi.
Feng Xi’s face was flushed unnaturally. Supported by Mu Qing, she felt her body lose even more strength and could only maintain her posture by leaning on her. Remembering she was a celebrity, Feng Xi immediately spoke up when she heard Mu Qing suggest calling the police. “No, you can’t call the police.”
She had too many paparazzi following her. If the police were called and the paparazzi saw her like this, it would definitely be used to smear her reputation.
“Then what do you need me to do?” Mu Qing was about three centimeters taller than Feng Xi and held her without much effort. This also allowed her to get a better scent of Feng Xi’s fragrance.
“Help me, take me away, get me out of here. Anywhere else, it’s fine. Just… just somewhere where people can’t see me,” Feng Xi said with great effort. Her mind was already getting fuzzy, and even seeing things was becoming difficult.
This didn’t look like drunkenness. Mu Qing freed a hand and touched Feng Xi’s face, finding her skin was frighteningly hot.
Well, since I’m already here, I might as well help her all the way.
Mu Qing bent down and picked up Feng Xi. “Lean on me. This way, no one can see you.”
Feng Xi wrapped her arms around Mu Qing’s neck and buried her head in her chest, completely hiding her face.
Mu Qing was in good physical shape, and coupled with Feng Xi’s slender figure, it was effortless for her to carry the woman.
After Mu Qing carried Feng Xi out, the middle-aged man waiting at the door quickly noticed. He hesitated for a moment before deciding to walk over.
“Excuse me, the woman you’re holding is my girlfriend,” the middle-aged man said shamelessly, getting ready to take Feng Xi from Mu Qing. “I’ll carry her.”
Mu Qing’s steps stopped, and she looked at the middle-aged man with a half-smile. “Are you sure?”
“Of course. I was the one who brought her to the restroom,” the man said, confident that Mu Qing didn’t know Feng Xi. “Her things are still with me. If you don’t believe me, I can show you.”
“But I don’t seem to know you. How would I know she has a boyfriend? Especially a man as low-class as you,” Mu Qing said, her tone growing colder. “Before you speak, please look in a mirror. You’re not even worthy of carrying her shoes.”
Ugly, stinky, and useless.
“What did you say?” The middle-aged man seemed to be angered by Mu Qing’s words. He clenched his fists and raised his voice. “Don’t be foolish. Feng Xi came with me willingly. Don’t ruin her future.”
Mu Qing raised an eyebrow. Feng Xi. So that’s the name of the woman in her arms? The name sounded a little familiar.
Before Mu Qing could do anything, a hotel server noticed the situation and came over.
“Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you with?” The server was a young woman. Seeing the situation, she instinctively stood between Mu Qing and the middle-aged man.
Seeing the server’s interference, the middle-aged man frowned and looked even angrier. “That person is holding my girlfriend. What do you plan to do about it?”
Mu Qing’s gaze became more displeased. “Don’t pay him any mind. Go get your manager. He’ll handle it.”
“What the hell!” The middle-aged man became more agitated. He had finally managed to get Feng Xi to drink the spiked drink. How could someone who wanted to meddle in other people’s business appear now?
The hotel manager arrived quickly. Seeing Mu Qing, he immediately bowed and apologized. “My apologies, Ms. Mu. Our management was lacking. Your room is ready. I’ll escort you there.”
The manager completely ignored the middle-aged man and instructed a server to escort Mu Qing away.
“Oh, right. My friend’s things are still with him. Please make sure they are safely kept,” Mu Qing said, stopping in front of the elevator and turning to the manager. “I’ll pick them up tomorrow.”
“Don’t worry, Ms. Mu. We’ll handle these small matters,” the hotel manager gave the server a look, and someone quickly went to speak with the middle-aged man.
“Is this how your hotel treats guests?” Seeing his plan fall apart, the middle-aged man’s face was very unpleasant. “Where is your boss? I want to complain about you!”
“I’m sorry, sir, but please leave our hotel as soon as possible. Also, I am the manager here,” the hotel manager said with a smile on his face. “If you have any dissatisfaction with us, you can write a letter and put it in the complaint box.”
“Then where’s your big boss? Call them. I’m a member of this hotel! Is this how you treat me?” The middle-aged man may have had some reservations when facing Mu Qing, but when he faced the server and the lobby manager, his attitude was unreservedly malicious.
“Well, that’s too bad. This hotel is one of Ms. Mu’s properties. Since you’ve offended Ms. Mu, we can do without a member like you,” the hotel manager said with a grin.
“Ms. Mu?” The middle-aged man’s eyelid twitched. “Is it that Ms. Mu?”
“There is only one Ms. Mu in Lin City,” the hotel manager added with a smile. “Oh, and sir, you’ve been blacklisted by us. You are no longer welcome at any of the properties under Ms. Mu’s name.”
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man finally realized he had messed with the wrong person. “Wait, there must be a misunderstanding. I want to talk to Ms. Mu.”
The middle-aged man was not the head of a major company; he had simply gotten lucky and made a small fortune, barely squeezing his way into the upper class. Learning he had offended the current head of the Mu family, he immediately panicked.
The hotel manager would not give the man a chance to salvage the situation. He immediately called security to forcefully escort the man out and sent someone to retrieve Feng Xi’s belongings.
On the other side, Mu Qing didn’t have anywhere else to go, so she took Feng Xi directly to her own room.
“This room is for you. I’ll have your things sent up in a moment,” Mu Qing said, placing Feng Xi on the sofa and shaking her somewhat sore arm. She was still a little tired from holding the woman for so long.
“Ms. Feng? Feng Xi?” Seeing that the woman on the sofa was unresponsive, Mu Qing moved a little closer, intending to check on her.
At that moment, the effects of the drug took over Feng Xi. Seeing someone approach, she wrapped her arms around Mu Qing’s neck and kissed her