The Scandalous Actress Needs to Strive GL - Chapter 11

When the doorbell rang, Qiu Wan was still leaning against the headboard, internally digesting the news that Mu Qingchen was the CEO of the Mu Group.

The original host’s memory encompassed information about most of the entertainment industry’s various celebrities, their preferences, and of course, most of those who might cross paths with the original host and who were also trouble.

To protect herself, the original host had lived a life of caution, with a whole bag of tricks to deal with these people. Yet, she knew almost nothing about the CEO of her own company, not even having much of an impression of the name, probably thinking it was impossible to cross paths with such a high and mighty person.

Mu Qingchen is the CEO of the Mu Group. Just knowing this much, Qiu Wan understood why her manager was replaced and why the contract contents had drastically changed. What was concerning was that she had gotten together with him without knowing anything, but what about our great CEO Mu?

Knowing full well that the person was tarnished with negative rumors and had a bad reputation, why approach her? Could it be because of that night when he discovered the original host was a virgin? And therefore saw the original host’s clean essence beneath the facade?

Or was it…

Qiu Wan seriously looked at her hands. She was more inclined to believe it was because the technique of these hands was too good. Experience aside in such matters, the main thing was meticulousness and patience. Meticulousness to observe the changes in the other person’s expressions and body, and the patience to explore gently and discover the other person’s level of feeling.

When she heard the doorbell, she didn’t move, and she didn’t even intend to open the door. If it was Mu Qingchen returning, she wouldn’t need to open the door herself, nor would he ring the doorbell. If it was someone else, there was even less need to open the door.

Outside the door, Yu Baishu rang the doorbell over and over tirelessly. Ten minutes later, seeing the door motionless, she took out her phone and found Qiu Wan’s number. Jin Wen seemed to say that the other party had their phone off, so should she call the CEO?

“CEO, is Miss Qiu still resting? I’m ringing the doorbell but getting no response. Would you like to open it for me remotely?”

Mu Qingchen agreed, opened the App, and was about to press the ‘open door’ button. Her finger paused. That woman’s personality didn’t seem gentle. If she was suddenly woken up by a stranger while asleep, would she be afraid?

If she was awake but not opening the door, it didn’t seem right to just let Assistant Yu in so abruptly.

She hesitated, clicked on the other party’s profile picture, and sent a voice message. Fortunately, the other party quickly answered: “Assistant Yu brought breakfast. Open the door and let her put it down.” The tone was formal, like giving instructions to a subordinate.

Mu Qingchen heard the other party reply with a “Hmm” and hurriedly clicked ‘end call’. She was afraid that if she delayed for another second, the following words would blurt out: “Are you hungry yet? I don’t know what you like to eat, but please eat some breakfast. Do you want to have lunch with me?”

She looked at the passing vehicles outside, and for some reason sighed internally. Was it the suspension bridge effect? But this bridge seemed too long. How could she feel like she had been on it all this time and still hadn’t gotten off?

When the door opened, Yu Baishu habitually adjusted her glasses, appraising Qiu Wan honestly but politely. Although she was mentally prepared, she was still stunned when she saw the person in real life.

The other party was clearly not wearing makeup. Her bare face was clean and radiant, slightly different from the overly seductive image on television. She couldn’t help but secretly think, “The CEO must be charmed by her beauty.”

“Hello, Miss Qiu. I am CEO Mu’s assistant, Yu Baishu. You can call me Assistant Yu. This is the breakfast the CEO instructed me to buy for you.”

“Hello, Sister Yu. Just call me Qiu Wan. Please come in.” Qiu Wan moved aside. Her first impression of Assistant Yu was very good humble and polite, with a very candid look in her eyes. She seemed easy to get along with, and since Qiu Wan knew nothing about Mu Qingchen, she could chat with her more.

“I won’t bother you anymore. I need to get back to the company. Enjoy your meal, Miss Qiu.” Yu Baishu felt a slight panic. She didn’t want to be alone with a woman who might be the future CEO’s wife. Although she was a single person, who knew what kind of person the other party was? It was best not to interact privately.

Qiu Wan smiled, moving further aside, not hiding her intention: “No bother at all, Sister Yu, you’re being formal. Call me Qiu Wan. I just happen to have something I want to ask for your advice on.”

Since she had been invited so warmly, and by someone who was the possible love interest of her direct boss, it would be awkward for her to refuse again.

Yu Baishu simply agreed and walked in openly. This was not the first time she had been to the CEO’s apartment, but it was the first time she had walked in at someone else’s invitation. You say the CEO? Her’s wasn’t an invitation, it was an instruction an instruction for you to come over.

“Qiu Wan, what do you need advice on? I will definitely tell you everything I know.”

“Since Sister Yu said so, I won’t be shy. Does Qingchen have any particular preferences for food?” To understand a person, of course, you have to start with what they like.

Since the two are going to live together, they will inevitably spend time together day in and day out. The first thing is whether they can eat together for three meals a day. If their tastes don’t match, she can try to change hers, or the two can mutually accommodate each other. After all, the contract has been signed. They are both adults and won’t be like children playing house, ready to fall out at any moment.

This is the good thing about adult relationships: they consider things thoroughly, and once a decision is made, it won’t be easily overturned. Even a bed partner is hoped to be long-term, and they even desire that the person is just right and can make their heart flutter, so they can be together for life.

Qiu Wan considers herself not a casual person. Moreover, her intuition tells her that Mu Qingchen is not the type to casually change partners either. Perhaps this is the subtle feeling between women, which is probably also why they were willing to sign the contract.

“That… I don’t know.” Yu Baishu thought for a moment, looking a little apologetic. She had been with the CEO for five years, yet she didn’t seem to know much about the CEO.

“Then what does she usually like to do?”

“Sorry, I don’t know either.” Yu Baishu’s apology deepened. She really didn’t know. The CEO goes home or comes here by herself after work. Who dares to ask the CEO what she does after work?

“What does she hate?” Qiu Wan chuckled, a hint of scrutiny in her eyes, as if she hadn’t expected such an answer.

“I really don’t know.”

“Sister Yu…” Qiu Wan’s lips curved into a smile, and the scrutiny in her eyes gradually turned cold. Did she misjudge the person?

Yu Baishu quickly explained, “The CEO hasn’t shown any obvious preferences. I usually only see her at the company. I’m really helpless about these things.”

“I see. That’s okay, I was asking too much.” After closing the door, Qiu Wan sat back on the sofa. The conversation was not unpleasant, but it was also somewhat disappointing. She looked at the breakfast on the table and first returned Jin Wen’s call.

Although the other party was her manager, she was also her predecessor, and they would be working together in the future. Basic courtesy and respect were necessary. Messages should be replied to, and missed calls should be returned.

However, to Qiu Wan’s surprise, the news she got from Jin Wen was that Mu Qingchen hadn’t concealed their relationship from the manager. Judging by Assistant Yu’s attitude, she seemed to be aware of it too.

She silently curled her lips, her heart secretly filled with sunshine. She no longer dwelt on the fact that the other party had decided for her to go to the company to sign the contract tomorrow. She considered it a balance of merits and demerits.

Mu Group Entertainment. After dealing with official business, Mu Qingchen checked the time. It was already lunchtime. She looked at Qiu Wan’s profile picture, hesitated for a long time, but still didn’t invite her to lunch.

Although they were bed partners, they were only bed partners. She didn’t need to be so proactive. She pressed the internal line: “Order a lunch for me, and also…”

“CEO?” What else? Why did she stop halfway? Yu Baishu looked at the phone screen, which showed the call was connected. So, was there or was there not an “also”?

“Nothing. Send me Qiu Wan’s schedule.” Mu Qingchen remembered the person who clearly needed a good rest this morning. Wasn’t she filming a drama? Could there have been another change?

The call ended. Yu Baishu looked in the direction of the CEO’s office. If it was “nothing,” why ask for a schedule? CEO, you’ve changed. Besides, Qiu Wan just changed managers and is only renewing her new contract tomorrow. What schedule is there? She only has one currently-filming web drama. And her scenes will wrap up after tonight’s final night shoot.

Secretly giving herself a thumbs-up for her foresight, Yu Baishu sent the news of Qiu Wan’s wrap tonight, thinking that she might have to work overtime tonight. She wondered if the CEO would express anything. For no reason, she was a little expectant, feeling the secret pleasure of “shipping” a couple.

Wrapping up tonight?

Mu Qingchen looked at Qiu Wan’s schedule. As the CEO of the Mu Group, caring about an artist’s work shouldn’t be considered too proactive, right? Especially a key artist. As for why she was important, she was signed with A-list treatment; wasn’t that important?

She clicked on the other party’s profile picture, her finger pausing before hitting the ‘call’ button. She changed the note to ‘Bed Partner’. A minute later, she changed it to ‘That Woman’. Three minutes later, the note changed to ‘Qiu Wan’.

Her finger finally pressed the voice call button.

“Qingchen I missed you. Did you miss me?” The tone was lazy, the ending syllable slightly upturned, tugging at the heartstrings.

Mu Qingchen held the phone slightly away, thinking, “Why is this woman’s voice so improper?” She took a deep breath and said coldly, “Assistant Yu said you’re wrapping up tonight. Is there a wrap party? Does the company need to arrange anything?”

A light laugh came from the other end of the phone, “No, what kind of wrap party would a minor character like me have? Shouldn’t the company arrange whatever the company needs to arrange? Qingchen, did you miss me? Come and pick me up tonight.”

Qiu Wan was packing her luggage while talking. She was checking out of the room, sending her luggage to Mu Qingchen’s apartment, doing a simple arrangement, and then heading to the set. After filming the last scene tonight, their new cohabitation would begin.

She looked at her phone. The call was still connected, but the other party hadn’t replied. She really was a boring and uninteresting woman. But what should she do since she liked this boring and uninteresting side of her?

“Are you this casual with everyone?” After a long pause, a question devoid of warmth came through.