Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 317 A Secret Mission, Still Not Full

Accompanied by Xie Ying, Jiang Qing strolled leisurely through the bright and spacious office area of ​​the video company.

His shirt sleeves were casually rolled up to his forearms, his posture relaxed, and his gaze, with a hint of genuine interest, swept over the vibrant open-plan workstations and the busy employees moving about.

"This is mainly our content operations center, responsible for the promotion of the series after its release, the generation of buzz, and user interaction..."

Xie Ying introduced the products as she walked, displaying great enthusiasm.

At first, only a few employees noticed the young face accompanying the vice president and felt that he looked somewhat familiar.

But soon, Jiang Qing was recognized.

"My God! That's... Xiao Heyun? No, it's Jiang Qing! Jiang Shen!"

A young female employee sitting near the aisle suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes widened instantly, and her voice rose with excitement, causing her colleagues around her to look up.

"Where? Ah! It really is him! He's even more handsome than on TV!"

"Why is he coming to our company?!"

"Ahhh! It's the real Jiang Qing!"

"Jiang Shen actually came to our company! I really want to go up and take a picture with him!"

……

Exclamations of surprise spread like small waves throughout the office area.

The young female employees, in particular, were so excited that their cheeks flushed, and they instinctively stood up, craning their necks to look around, completely forgetting the work at hand.

This enthusiasm was even more intense than when the entire creative team of "When We First Met" passed by earlier.

After all, the popularity of "The Beginning" was phenomenal, the character Xiao Heyun was deeply rooted in people's hearts, and Jiang Qing's own experience of becoming a cross-industry sensation was extremely dramatic.

Meanwhile, the technology research and development area was also in turmoil.

Several programmers wearing plaid shirts, who usually had a calm look in their eyes when facing their computer screens, all put down their keyboards and looked in Jiang Qing's direction with eyes full of admiration.

Holy crap! It really is Jiang Shen!

"This is our programmers' god! Jiang Qing from Wuwen Technology!"

"I read his freshman thesis several times, it was amazing! I never imagined he was so young in person!"

"I really want to go up there and get an autograph and take a picture with him..."

If it weren't for Vice President Xie Ying's imposing presence beside Jiang Qing, emanating an invisible pressure wherever her gaze swept, these excited fans would have already swarmed forward.

Even so, wherever Jiang Qing went, countless eyes, filled with surprise, admiration, or curiosity, followed her closely, and murmurs of discussion rose and fell.

Jiang Qing was already used to this. He wore a gentle smile and nodded slightly to those who looked at him. Occasionally, when his eyes met those of a particularly excited employee, he would return a serious smile, which would elicit another low scream from the other person.

Xie Ying laughed and joked when she saw this.

"President Jiang's popularity is such that he's the center of attention wherever he goes, even more popular than many top celebrities."

Jiang Qing simply smiled modestly.

"Mr. Xie is too kind. It's just that everyone is so kind."

They toured the area, from content operations to post-production, and then returned to the relatively quiet corridor.

Just then, at the other end of the corridor, the lead actors of "When We First Met" walked over, chatting and laughing, having just finished a short meeting with the platform.

Dilraba walked at the front, her pure white fishtail dress outlining her graceful curves under the lights. She was talking to Ren Jialun beside her, her face still bearing a smile.

Looking up, she saw Jiang Qing and his group walking towards her.

Her steps faltered almost imperceptibly, a glint of cunning flashed across her eyes, and then her face instantly switched to a perfectly timed look of surprise.

"Mr. Jiang?"

Her voice was clear and bright, carrying a hint of joy at the unexpected reunion. She stopped in her tracks and looked at Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing stopped at the right moment, as if she had just seen them, and a gentle smile appeared on her face as she looked at Reba.

"Teacher Reba? What a coincidence."

He turned his gaze to Ren Jialun and the others beside Dilraba, smiled and nodded as a greeting.

"Hello, Mr. Jiang!"

Ren Jialun reacted quickly, immediately bowing slightly in a respectful manner.

Guo Xiaoting, Xiao Shunyao, and the others quickly followed suit, their faces showing a hint of awkwardness.

This person is a true member of the top echelons of society, and is currently one of the most sought-after celebrities.

Seeing this, Xie Ying responded with a smile.

"Oh my, what a coincidence! So you two know each other, Mr. Jiang and Dilraba?"

She pretended not to notice, her gaze shifting between the two of them.

"I've seen him at some events before."

Dilraba explained gracefully and with a proper smile.

"Yes, we've met a few times."

Jiang Qing responded naturally, her tone calm.

Xie Ying immediately made the suggestion enthusiastically.

"Since we've run into each other by such a coincidence, Mr. Jiang, and Reba, how about I treat everyone to dinner tonight? It'll be a good opportunity for us to catch up!"

She looked at Jiang Qing and Reba with a questioning look in her eyes, but her focus was clearly on Jiang Qing.

Ren Jialun and the others naturally couldn't refuse, and their eyes all turned to Jiang Qing expectantly.

It's naturally a good thing to be able to get to know and interact with Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing's gaze met Reba's for a fleeting moment, and they both understood the "just what I wanted" meaning in each other's eyes.

He then turned to Xie Ying and nodded with pleasure.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Xie. I would be honored to accept your invitation."

"Great!"

Xie Ying beamed with joy.

Soon, several cars drove towards a well-known private restaurant in Beijing.

The environment is elegant and the private rooms are spacious.

When they sat down, Xie Ying, as the host, saw that Jiang Qing and Reba were familiar with each other, so she greeted them warmly.

“Reba, you know President Jiang, so sit next to him. You young people can get along well.”

She pointed to the spot to Jiang Qing's left.

"Okay."

Reba readily agreed, walked over with a bright smile, and gracefully sat down next to Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing smiled and turned to the side, gentlemanly moving his chair slightly for her.

The two sat down at a distance that was neither too far nor too close; on the surface, it was the proper social distance between ordinary friends.

As the dishes were served one after another, the atmosphere at the table quickly became lively under Xie Ying's guidance.

"The outstanding performance of 'First Encounter with You' is largely thanks to Dilraba!"

Xie Ying raised her glass and first praised the female lead of a hit drama on her platform.

Dilraba smiled modestly.

"It's all thanks to the support of President Xie and the platform, the excellent script, the strong team, and the hard work of Jia Lun and everyone else. I dare not take credit for it myself."

She speaks tactfully and considerately, taking everyone into account.

"Dilraba is too modest."

Ren Jialun responded with a smile.

"Everyone came here because of you."

Guo Xiaoting nodded in agreement.

The conversation naturally revolved around "First Meeting You," discussing the characters, the plot, and interesting anecdotes from filming.

Jiang Qing listened quietly, only responding gently when Xie Ying deliberately steered the conversation toward him.

As they chatted, Xie Ying changed the subject and looked at Jiang Qing with a smile.

"Speaking of which, 'The Beginning,' starring President Jiang, is truly the biggest hit of the year! Its popularity is phenomenal! We often use it as a case study in our internal meetings. President Jiang's crossover is incredibly successful! His acting is nothing like that of a newcomer; he brought Xiao Heyun to life! Indeed, true geniuses remain amazing even when crossing over; it's truly an eye-opener for everyone!"

All eyes turned to Jiang Qing again, filled with admiration and curiosity.

Jiang Qing put down her teacup and leaned back in her chair in a relaxed posture.

"Mr. Xie, you flatter me. It is an honor to participate in 'The Beginning'. The team at Daylight Entertainment is very professional and has given me a lot of help. The character Xiao Heyun is very complex, and I just tried my best to understand him."

He meant it sincerely; compared to many scripts nowadays, "The Beginning" is indeed a masterpiece.

He spent a lot of time reading scripts during the Lunar New Year to help Ono and the others choose scripts.

Moreover, the scripts he could see were relatively good after Thirteen's selection process.

Reba picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and looked at Jiang Qing with a familiar, teasing tone.

"President Jiang is too modest. When I was watching the show, I was thinking that to portray a programmer who is trapped in a time loop, from panic to calm self-rescue, so realistically and delicately, with such a strong sense of logic, it's not just about good acting skills, but also about President Jiang's own STEM-oriented thinking, right? Like... a sense of code?"

Her words sounded like a compliment, but when the term "code-like" was used to describe Jiang Qing, coupled with the mischievous smile in her eyes, it carried a meaning only the two of them understood. It was as if she was teasing his meticulous, rational, and sometimes even "programmatic" qualities.

Jiang Qing turned her head to meet her slightly provocative gaze, and her eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and replied calmly.

"Dilraba's observation is meticulous. But when it comes to logic and nuance, the character Ji Yunhe is truly complex. On the surface, she's a powerful and cold spirit master, but inside she harbors softness and protectiveness. Portraying this contrast demands a high level of emotional depth from the actor. Dilraba was able to accurately grasp every emotional turning point, perfectly portraying that outward strength and inner tenderness—that's real skill. Unlike us tech people, who tend to be straightforward in our problem-solving, sometimes it might seem... a bit monotonous?"

He deliberately emphasized the word "monotonous," looking intently at Dilraba as if to say: You think all I can do is write code?
The two engaged in a back-and-forth conversation, which on the surface appeared to be a professional discussion and mutual flattery between colleagues. However, the subtle rivalry and the "meaning" that only they could understand between them gave them a strange sense of excitement.

However, the others were completely unaware.

Ren Jialun and Guo Xiaoting nodded repeatedly, feeling that the two's analysis of the characters was truly insightful.

Xie Ying was happy to see it happen, thinking it was a good thing that the two got along so well.

But at this moment, under the dining table covered with a floor-length tablecloth, the scene is completely different.

Reba's left hand, which wasn't holding the cup, had already quietly reached out and precisely grasped Jiang Qing's right hand, which was resting on her lap, hidden under the tablecloth.

Her fingers were slender and cool, tightly clasping his.

Jiang Qing paused almost imperceptibly the moment she grasped his hand, then took the initiative and gripped her hand even tighter in return.

He even tightened his grip on her, signaling her not to be naughty.

This secret hand-holding, like a silent current, was subtly transmitted between the two.

But it's not over yet.

Dilraba seemed to feel that this wasn't enough, or perhaps it was to "retaliate" against his earlier comment that implied she was "dramatic."

She suddenly loosened her grip on his fingers and instead used the tip of her little finger, like a feather, to slowly draw circles in his broad palm with a hint of provocation.

Jiang Qing's breath hitched slightly, and he tightened his grip on her hand, as if issuing a warning.

He turned his head and gave her a deep look.

Reba, however, seemed not to notice, her face still bearing a bright and charming smile as she listened attentively to Xie Ying's words, even nodding in agreement.

She acted as if the mischievous hand under the table had nothing to do with her.

Just when Jiang Qing thought she would tone it down, she didn't expect things to get even worse.

Reba's mischievous left hand suddenly pulled his right hand away from their tightly clasped hands, slowly moving it towards her.

Then, under Jiang Qing's gaze, which held a hint of surprise and warning, she took his hand and gently pressed it against the outside of her own supple thigh through the soft, smooth fabric of her white fishtail dress.

Even through the fabric, he could clearly feel the warmth of her skin and her amazing curves.

Jiang Qing's Adam's apple bobbed, and her body tensed instantly.

That vixen!

He tried to pull his hand away, but Dilraba's fingers wrapped around his wrist like vines, stubborn yet coquettish, preventing him from leaving.

She even deliberately turned slightly to the side, allowing his palm to cover that soft, warm area more closely.

At the table, Dilraba remained calm and chatted amiably with Xie Ying and Ren Jialun, as if the dramatic "little actions" under the table were merely Jiang Qing's illusion.

The meal ended in this subtle atmosphere of outwardly cheerful conversation and laughter, but beneath the surface, undercurrents of tension, provocation, and restraint.

Xie Ying was very satisfied with the dinner party tonight and warmly saw everyone to the door.

"President Jiang, please come and guide our work more often next time! Dilraba and Jia Lun, you two should go back and get some rest. We still need your help to promote the new drama!"

Xie Ying smiled and said goodbye to them.

Everyone responded politely.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Qingreba also politely said goodbye to everyone.

"Goodbye, President Jiang! Goodbye, Dilraba!"

Ren Jialun, Guo Xiaoting, and others waved.

The two walked to their respective cars.

Jiang Qing sat in the back seat of the car, and the window slowly rolled up.

Dilraba walked towards her black RV. Before her assistant opened the car door, she turned around and gave Jiang Qing a bright and meaningful smile, waving her hand and silently mouthing something.

"wait for me"

The dark tint on the car windows blocked the view, but Dilraba knew that the people inside could definitely see.

The two cars drove out of the parking lot one after the other, quickly merging into the dazzling traffic of Beijing's night, heading in different directions.

After watching the two leave, Ren Jialun and the others said goodbye to each other and got into their cars.

after an hour.

In the living room of the penthouse suite at the Bulgari Hotel Beijing, only a floor lamp was on.

Jiang Qing had just finished showering and changed into a comfortable dark gray loungewear. His hair was still a little damp. He was standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the myriad lights of this city that never sleeps, holding a glass of warm water in his hand.

The room was quiet.

A sudden "ding-dong" sound broke the silence, the crisp sound of the doorbell shattering the tranquility.

Jiang Qing put down her water glass and slowly turned to walk towards the entrance.

He didn't check through the peephole, but went straight for the doorknob.

The door lock clicked open.

As soon as the door opened a crack, a tall figure, carrying the cool scent of the night breeze, eagerly darted in, moving as fast as a shadow.

The person who came was naturally Reba.

She was no longer wearing that gorgeous white dress, but had changed into a more casual and practical black fitted knit dress, with a long camel-colored trench coat casually draped over it. She wore a mask and a baseball cap, and her exotic eyes, hidden under the brim of the cap, were now staring intently at Jiang Qing.

The door slammed shut behind her.

The next second, without even giving Jiang Qing a chance to speak, she raised her hand and ripped off her mask and baseball cap, then casually tossed them onto the entryway cabinet next to her.

Her long, black hair cascaded down in an instant, exuding a slightly disheveled charm.

Immediately afterward, she pounced on him, wrapped her arms tightly around Jiang Qing's neck, stood on tiptoe, and with an indescribable urgency, sealed his lips with hers.

The kiss came swiftly, carrying the slight panting from the long journey, and even more so, the fervor of a long-awaited reunion.

She seemed to want to pour out all the suppressed teasing, the hidden flirting, and the longing she had felt during the hour apart through this kiss.

Jiang Qing was knocked back half a step by her, her back hitting the cold door panel.

He quickly realized what was happening, putting one arm around her slender yet strong waist to steady her, while using the other hand to support the back of her head, letting her know that they were no longer at the dinner table.

Their breaths mingled, and the air was instantly ignited.

The flame that had been stirred up under the table had finally found an outlet and was now burning fiercely.

After a while, Reba finally stepped back a little, slightly out of breath, her forehead touching his, her nose brushing against his, her voice a little hoarse and coquettish.

"President Jiang... he really put on a show at the dinner table. Anyone who didn't know better would really think he was some kind of upright gentleman~"

Her warm breath brushed against his cheek.

"You say I'm being dramatic? Huh? Aren't you dramatic too? Can you honestly say you just happened to be on the Pants video today?"

Jiang Qing chuckled softly, tightening his grip on her waist and pulling her closer to him.

He lowered his head, his nose brushing against her pert nose, his voice equally deep and husky, carrying a hint of languid pleasure.

"Same here, Ms. Dilraba. A sense of coding? Hmm?"

He mimicked her tone and asked back, but his eyes narrowed dangerously.

"And...that restless hand under Teacher Dilraba's desk?"

Dilraba met his gaze without backing down, her red lips curving into a charming yet provocative arc, her fingertips deliberately scratching the short hair at the back of his neck.

"What? You're allowed to set fires, but I, the common people, can't even light lamps? When President Jiang was in Shanghai with that big-eyed sweet girl, wasn't he having a blast and forgetting all about home? And he still has the nerve to ask me to contact a styling studio to provide services for her? That's really something!"

She deliberately brought up Tian Xiwei, her sourness undisguised in her tone.

Seeing the jealousy in her eyes, Jiang Qing stopped talking and lowered his head to capture her lips again, this time with a stronger sense of aggression and punishment, as if he wanted to devour her completely.

Reba let out a short whimper, then responded more passionately, gripping his shoulders tightly with both hands.

In the dim light of the foyer, two figures were tightly entangled, stumbling and falling all the way from the entrance hall to the center of the living room. The only sounds in the air were their rapid breathing and the soft rustling of their clothes.

The subtle teasing and suppressed desires that had been present in the restaurant finally erupted completely in this private space, leaving them nowhere to hide.

Jiang Qing finally loosened his grip slightly, and the two of them touched forehead to forehead, their breathing somewhat unsteady.

His gaze was fixed on her dazed eyes, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice was hoarse, filled with an undisguised desire.

"Teacher Reba, you came all this way so late... Did you feel you didn't eat enough at the last meal and wanted to have a snack here?"

Dilraba's eyes narrowed slightly, her slender waist swayed gently, and she looked up at him with seductive eyes.

"Yes, is President Jiang sure he can feed them properly?"

Her voice was soft and delicate, like it had a hook.

Jiang Qing didn't say anything, but responded with her actions.

He tightened his arms around her and slowly lowered his head.

"Hmm~"

(End of this chapter)