Entertainment: I just want to be the boss behind the scenes

Chapter 484 "Brother Meng Bai, I like you!"

“Sizzle—”

Accompanied by the subtle sound of metal squeezing and the sound of the motor starting, the tall Ferris wheel slowly turned.

In the one-meter-square elevator, Zhao Jinmai tilted her head slightly to look out the window, seemingly watching the slowly rising scene. But if you look closely, you will find that her eyes are not focused on the outside at all, but on Meng Bai who is sitting opposite her.

Just now, she had persuaded Meng Baige to ride the Ferris wheel with her by acting like a spoiled child and pleading. In order to ensure that she could have her own "space for two people", she even queued up last.

The space in the car was not very large, and even though the two people sat opposite each other, there was not much distance between them.

Zhao Jinmai's face was slightly flushed. Although they had known each other for many years and often played around on the set, she just thought that he was a very good "brother" at the time and didn't have any feelings for him.

But now it's different, an 18-year-old girl is at the age of first love. With other thoughts in her mind, her emotions are naturally not as natural as before.

"Maimai, are you afraid of heights?"

Suddenly, Meng Bai's voice broke the atmosphere in the car.

Zhao Jinmai was awakened from his inner emotions, confused for a second, and shook his head: "No, no."

"Then I see that you seem to be very uncomfortable?"

Meng Bai looked over in confusion. The little girl hadn't said much since the Ferris wheel started. Her face was flushed and she seemed very nervous.

"No, I'm just... a little hot."

Zhao Jinmai raised his hand and fanned himself in the face to hide his expression.

Meng Bai felt it for a moment and said, "Is it hot? Yeah, it seems a little. Wait a minute, I'll open the window."

At the end of September, Blue Island was still at the end of summer. Although it was already night, the heat from the day still lingered.

To ensure safety, the Ferris wheel is closed after it starts, but there is a window on each side, which can be opened to a gap about the size of a fist.

Meng Bai opened the windows on both sides, and a refreshing breeze blew in, greatly alleviating the heat inside.

Seeing that the girl's emotions seemed to have eased, he took the initiative to start a conversation, talking about the filming of the crew, yesterday's Feitian Awards, inside news of the industry and gossip in the circle. He also showed his concern about the girl's experience in the crew over the past two years and her feelings about going to college.

But most of the time, it was Zhao Jinmai who was talking, and he was listening on the side. Occasionally he would say a few words to show that he was listening carefully.

The life experiences of the two were not on the same dimension. As a big man in the industry, Meng Bai had a wider information channel. So even if they just chatted casually, they always hit the point, which made Zhao Jinmai happier and brighter.

Growing up in a film crew, the opposite sex I met were either boys of the same age, who were immature, irritable and impulsive, and they only talked about games, basketball and the like, which was not interesting.

Or they are people who are about the same age as your father. Although some are gentle, some are serious, and some are rude, they all look like elders no matter how you look at them.

Meng Bai was the only one who was different. He could joke and play with me like a friend of the same age, and he could also help me solve my problems like a senior. And unlike those "seniors" who boasted a lot but actually had no skills, he really helped me solve many problems.

For Zhao Jinmai, who is already at the age of a young girl in love, how could she not be moved when faced with such a handsome and powerful "brother".

Even though she knew that this "brother" was a playboy, she would still open up for him in her heart - Brother Meng Bai is so capable, what's wrong with having a few more girlfriends! Besides, there aren't that many, only one, two, three or four.

She even felt secretly happy about this because it meant she also had a chance.

Moreover, compared to those “one, two, three, four” people, being younger means you have more advantages.

After another ten years, those women will be old and ugly, but I will be in my prime of youth, so I can easily win over Brother Meng Bai!
The Ferris wheel wasn't moving very fast, and the two chatted for quite a while before it barely left the horizontal line.

"Don't mention it, the night view of Blue Island Bay is really nice from this height." Meng Bai sighed as he looked out the window.

"Well, it is indeed beautiful."

Zhao Jinmai responded, but she was a little absent-minded because she was thinking about something else at the moment.

Legend has it that when the Ferris wheel reaches its highest point, if a man and a woman confess their love to each other at this time, they will receive the blessing of angels.

As a college student who has received twelve years of scientific education and is now an adult, Zhao Jinmai holds the attitude of "I don't believe it but I think it doesn't hurt to try" towards similar urban legends.

She had thought about this legend when she was down there before. Now, as she watched the Ferris wheel move up little by little, her thoughts came to life again.

Otherwise, why not just take that opportunity to confess to Brother Meng Bai?
When she thought of this, the little girl's breathing suddenly quickened. She quickly glanced at Meng Bai across from her, and only felt relieved when she saw that he was still enjoying the night view outside the window.

But the thought just now was out of control.

Well, if I confess my feelings, what will Meng Bai think? He will definitely be shocked and reject me. But that's not necessarily the case. What if he doesn't reject me? What if he actually likes me?
Come to think of it, Brother Meng Bai should have a good impression of me, after all, I am so cute, pretty, well-behaved and sensible. Oh, by the way, he still owes me a birthday wish, why not just use it here...

Zhao Jinmai had all sorts of thoughts running through his mind. Sometimes he felt that he should just go straight in and decide the outcome in one go; sometimes he felt that he shouldn't be so hasty and could slowly and subtly make Meng Baige fall in love with him. There was plenty of time anyway.

As she was thinking about all sorts of things, she suddenly felt that the Ferris wheel seemed to be slowing down. She looked outside and suddenly felt panicked - how could it reach the highest point so soon?

No, we can't just sit there and wait for death, we have to at least try it first.

Thinking of this, she stood up suddenly, clenched her fists and hung them at both sides of her body, looked straight at Meng Bai and said loudly: "Brother Meng Bai, I like... Oh!"

"Humph!"

A small exclamation was heard, and Zhao Jinmai suddenly rushed forward in the middle of his words and hit Meng Bai's chest with a "rocket headbutt", causing the latter to groan.

"Yes, yes, I'm sorry, Brother Meng Bai, I didn't mean it..."

Zhao Jinmai hurriedly pulled herself out of the man's arms and apologized anxiously, "The car shook just now and I didn't stand firmly, and then... Brother Meng Bai, are you okay?"

"It's OK, I think there's no serious injury."

Meng Bai rubbed his chest with one hand, looking at the little girl in front of him expressionlessly: "I was wondering why you had to drag me up here when we were downstairs just now. It turns out you were planning to assassinate me here. Humph, tell me, who sent you?"

"I, I didn't, I didn't, I really didn't mean it just now..."

Zhao Jinmai waved her hands hastily, indicating that she didn't mean it. But soon, she saw the smile hidden in the corner of the man's mouth, and then she realized that he was joking with her.

"Wow, Brother Meng Bai, why are you like this..."

The little girl pouted, but then she regained her concerned look: "Is it okay? Does it hurt?"

"Don't be so nervous, I'm just teasing you." Meng Bai patted his chest, "Do you think you are a stone man? With your weight, it won't be a big deal even if you rush over."

"Well, that's good, that's good." Zhao Jinmai breathed a sigh of relief.

"The staff has reminded you not to stand up when you are on top of it. It is easy to fall if it shakes. Look, you are a vivid example."

"I, I didn't notice the sudden change of direction just now..."

"Go back and sit down." Meng Bai motioned for her to sit back down. "By the way, what did you want to say just now?"

"I……"

Zhao Jinmai opened his mouth, but after all that effort, it was difficult for him to muster up the courage again in a short period of time.

"Don't say I didn't remind you. It's only ten minutes until twelve o'clock. My birthday wish is promised to be fulfilled today. If you don't tell me, I won't admit it." Meng Bai said calmly.

No, I can't just let it go like this. It's not easy to get an opportunity like today! Zhao Jinmai thought to himself.

Taking a deep breath, she looked up at Meng Bai again, but this time she did not stand up.

"Brother Meng Bai..." "What?"

"I...I like you, can you be my boyfriend?!"

Finally, I said it...

Zhao Jinmai let out a long breath, lowered his head, and waited for the verdict.

On the other hand, Meng Bai was indeed "shocked" by this sudden confession, just as she had expected.

Of course, it wasn't the confession itself that scared him. As a sea king, and an experienced one at that, how could he not know the girl's feelings for him?

At the age of 18, when one is young and ignorant about emotions, it is normal to develop feelings for outstanding people of the opposite sex around you.

Even he himself had such moments in the past.

So it was normal for Mai Mai to have a good impression of him, and Meng Bai didn't take it too seriously.

It's just an emotional impulse at a special time point. It will be fine after two years when you mature mentally.

But he thought that according to the girl's personality, she would just keep this feeling in her heart, and then it would slowly dissipate over time. Unexpectedly, on such a special day today, she actually said it out loud.

This is a bit difficult.

His mind raced as he looked at the little girl who was trying to imitate an ostrich.

"Is this your birthday wish?"

Zhao Jinmai was stunned when he heard this, then raised his head and looked over, only to see Meng Bai looking at him with complicated eyes.

She wanted to say that this was not just a "birthday wish" but also her true thoughts. But when the words came to her lips, she swallowed them and just nodded and said, "Yes."

"Your wish is quite simple." Meng Bai smiled. "Okay, since I promised you before, I will agree to it."

Zhao Jinmai's eyes suddenly lit up and he looked over fiercely.

But then, she heard the other party continue: "From twelve o'clock until next year's birthday, you can treat me as your boyfriend."

"..."

The expression on Zhao Jinmai's face suddenly froze. This seemed to be a little different from the answer he had imagined.

Meng Bai ignored the expression on her face and continued, "The wish period is one year, and it will not be automatically renewed upon expiration. During the wish period, you can exercise your rights as a girlfriend. Of course, as a boyfriend, I can also refuse. Everything is fair and just. How about that, I guess your wish has been fulfilled."

"What about after the expiration date?" Zhao Jinmai bit her lip and asked softly, "Can I make another wish next year?"

"Let's talk about next year's affairs next year." Meng Bai said with a smile, "Don't always make decisions about your future too early. Maybe you will change your mind by then."

"I won't change my mind!" the little girl said sullenly.

"Maybe... Well, have you decided?"

Zhao Jinmai looked at Meng Bai's noncommittal expression and knew that he thought he was just talking casually, so he left himself a way out.

I don’t know whether to say this is thoughtful or that I don’t believe in myself?
Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jinmai smiled and said, "Okay, Brother Meng Bai, it's a deal. Starting tomorrow, you will be my boyfriend for the next year."

It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t believe in himself, just prove it to him when the time comes!

But then again, I am your girlfriend now, so can I enjoy the rights of a girlfriend?

As she thought about this, a smile appeared on her lips. She glanced at Meng Bai carefully, then encouraged herself in her heart, and then raised her face and moved towards the other side.

"What are you doing?"

Meng Bai stretched out his hand and held the little girl's head.

"Didn't you say you are my boyfriend now? Then we are a couple. Since we are a couple, we must sit together, right?" Zhao Jinmai said confidently.

"That makes sense." Meng Bai nodded, "But there are still five minutes until twelve o'clock, and the agreement has not yet been implemented."

"what?"

Zhao Jinmai took out his cell phone in a daze and checked the time. Sure enough, it was still five minutes to twelve o'clock. No, four minutes.

But the problem is that the Ferris wheel will end in four minutes!
"It won't take a few minutes."

"No, people should abide by integrity."

"How about we wait until next year and finish a few minutes earlier?"

"Do you think this is flexible employment? There is no such thing."

"..."

Until the Ferris wheel ended and the two returned to the ground, Zhao Jinmai still had no words to say, and the angry girl walked out with a puffy mouth.

Looking at her back, Meng Bai smiled softly.

Her boyfriend of a year might seem like a joke, but it was the best way he could think of to deal with the situation.

"I hope this little girl can mature in the next year." He sighed secretly in his heart.

Since they were the last ones to go up, they were naturally the last ones to come down.

The time agreed upon by the crew and the park has ended, and the staff on both sides are packing up their things.

Seeing Zhao Jinmai's small figure, Meng Bai walked over and said, "Let's go."

"Where are you going?" the little girl replied, and her tone seemed to contain a bit of resentment.

"Your boyfriend has sent you back to rest."

Boy friend?
Zhao Jinmai was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

Yes, it’s past twelve o’clock and the wish has taken effect!

From now on, Brother Meng Bai is my boyfriend!!

The resentment in her heart just now disappeared instantly. She now just felt like she had drunk a sip of ice cola at the hottest time of the summer noon, and she felt refreshed from the moment she came out.

Meng Bai walked forward a few steps and suddenly realized that there seemed to be no one behind him. He looked back and saw Zhao Jinmai still standing there, with his hands behind his back and one foot tapping the ground, his face full of smiles.

"Are you going or not? If not, I'll go back by myself."

"Oh, here it comes!"

Zhao Jinmai woke up from his fantasy, ran a few steps to catch up, and then walked forward side by side with Meng Bai.

The light from the street lamp shone down, and two shadows, one large and one small, slowly turned and lengthened on the ground, and finally merged together.

(End of this chapter)