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

Chapter 327 Lu Yuxiao, who is a bit simple-minded

Jiang Qing looked at the girl in front of her, whose expression was frozen as if she had been frozen in place, and her eyebrows twitched slightly as she took the initiative to break the somewhat amusing silence.

"We know each other?"

The simple four words instantly snapped Lu Yuxiao out of her daze.

"what!"

She let out a short, soft cry, as if she had finally found her voice again. Her body straightened abruptly, and she bowed deeply to Jiang Qing once more, this time with a greater bow, clearly showing her panic.

"President Jiang! I'm so sorry! Thank you so much! Thank you so much!"

After saying that, she straightened up, her fair cheeks flushed with fear, and her round almond eyes widened as she tried to appear calmer, but her voice still trembled slightly.

“I…I am Lu Yuxiao, an actress. When you visited the Kiwi headquarters, our film crew was shooting downstairs and saw you from afar once.”

Her voice trailed off as she spoke, her fingers unconsciously twisting the leash.

It turned out to be the case.

Jiang Qing nodded knowingly.

Kiwifruit made quite a show of force that time, so it's not surprising that it was seen by employees or celebrities who happened to be there.

He glanced around and noticed that several passersby who were exercising or walking their dogs had noticed the commotion and were casting curious glances his way.

"did you have breakfast?"

Jiang Qing naturally changed the subject, speaking in a calm tone, as if asking an ordinary neighbor.

"what?"

Lu Yuxiao was clearly caught off guard by his sudden shift in thought. She shook her head instinctively, still looking a little confused, and answered honestly.

"No...not yet."

Seeing her adorable appearance, Jiang Qing's lips curved upwards almost imperceptibly.

"That's perfect, let's go together. There's a pretty good shop up ahead, their xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are really authentic."

He pointed to a breakfast stall not far away with a sign that read "Old Zhang's". Several clean blue parasols were set up at the entrance, and a few small white round tables were placed in a wide spot on the sidewalk.

Lu Yuxiao was still in shock at the fact that "Jiang Qing invited me to breakfast," and her mind was a little slow to process it. She just nodded instinctively.

"Okay...okay, Mr. Jiang."

A few minutes later, the two sat under a parasol near the entrance of "Old Zhang's".

On the table were two bowls of steaming soy milk, a few freshly fried golden and crispy fried dough sticks, two servings of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), and a small dish of pickles.

Lu Yuxiao's two Schnauzers, "Xiuxiu" and "Chuchu," were unusually well-behaved, lying side by side in the shadows at her feet, probably tired from running, resting quietly with their tongues sticking out.

The elegant, all-black cat unceremoniously occupied an empty chair next to Lu Yuxiao, curled up in a ball, and squinted its eyes, as if supervising this unexpected breakfast gathering.

"They are quite well-behaved."

Jiang Qing picked up a fried dough stick, casually broke it in half, and soaked it in the soy milk, her movements nonchalant.

"Ah, you're being good now. You almost caused a huge disaster just now."

Lu Yuxiao glanced at "Xiuxiu" at her feet with lingering fear. The latter seemed to sense its owner's "resentment" and rubbed its wet nose against her trouser leg in a fawning manner.

She then picked up the spoon and carefully stirred the soy milk in the bowl.

"President Jiang, I really owe you a lot just now. Otherwise, if Xiuxiu had run away or been hit by a car, I... I don't even want to think about it."

Her tone was sincere, filled with deep gratitude.

"Easy to do."

Jiang Qing took a bite of the soft and chewy fried dough stick that had absorbed the soy milk.

"It looks like you're having a hard time walking them, taking care of so many by yourself?"

"You'll get used to it; there's usually no problem."

Lu Yuxiao smiled a little embarrassedly.

"Sometimes when they disagree, I'm in a really bad situation."

Her expressions were vivid as she spoke, tinged with a hint of helplessness.

"You told me before that you're an actor?"

Jiang Qing asked casually.

"Ah."

Lu Yuxiao nodded, put down her spoon, and her expression became more serious.

"I haven't been in this industry for long, and I'm still in the learning and exploration stage."

"Someone with a background in acting?"

"no no!"

Lu Yuxiao quickly shook her head, and the wispy bangs on her forehead swayed gently.

“I studied fashion design and spent a few years studying in the UK.”

This answer surprised Jiang Qing somewhat, and he raised an eyebrow.

"Fashion design? Then why did you switch to acting?"

"This one……"

Lu Yuxiao seemed a little embarrassed, lowered her head slightly, and gently poked at the foam in the soy milk in the bowl with a spoon.

"When I was studying abroad, I liked to take photos and videos everywhere to record my daily life, scenery, outfits, and so on, and then post them on some social media platforms. Later, my current company saw them and asked me if I was interested in trying acting. I thought... it seemed quite interesting, so I agreed."

She raised her head, her eyes clear and frank.

"It feels like fate that brought me here."

Jiang listened and couldn't help but chuckle.

"It really is quite a coincidence. From documenting my life to being discovered by a talent scout, this path..."

He paused for a moment, then gave a suitable description.

"That's quite interesting."

"And what about you, Mr. Jiang?"

Lu Yuxiao mustered her courage, her round almond-shaped eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"You...you never thought of...um...to cross over into acting? And you acted so well! We're all obsessed with 'The Beginning,' your acting was amazing!"

Her eyes sparkled as she spoke, clearly indicating that she genuinely believed it.

Jiang Qing picked up the soy milk, took a sip, and looked calm.

"Similar to you, it's all about interest. I just happened to have a suitable opportunity, so I gave it a try."

"You can act so well just because you're interested in it..."

Lu Yuxiao muttered something under her breath, her tone full of envy.

"As expected, geniuses are different; they excel at everything they do."

She realized she had spoken her mind after she finished speaking, and two blushes rose on her face. She quickly lowered her head and drank soy milk to cover it up.

Jiang Qing was amused by her straightforward exclamation and did not refute it, but just smiled gently.

The air was silent for a few seconds. Lu Yuxiao seemed to suddenly remember something important. She put down her spoon, placed her hands somewhat awkwardly on her knees, leaned forward slightly, her eyes held a hint of probing, and lowered her voice.

"President Jiang... um... are you and Li Yitong good friends?" After asking, she immediately pursed her lips tightly, as if afraid that she had asked the wrong question, and anxiously observed Jiang Qing's reaction.

Upon hearing Li Yitong's name, Jiang Qing's gaze lingered on Lu Yuxiao's face for a moment before she nodded naturally.

"um, yes."

Seeing Jiang Qing admit it so readily, Lu Yuxiao's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had found some kind of safe connection. The tense look on her face eased considerably, and she even showed a little bit of excitement. Her speech also became a little more fluent.

"Ah! It's true! Sister Yitong is such a nice person! I... I'm also an artist from Zhongxing Era! I'm in the same company as Sister Yitong!"

After she finished speaking, a faint blush rose on her face, as if she felt a little relieved that she and Jiang Qing had such a mutual acquaintance, and the restraint she felt in front of such an important person had lessened considerably.

"Oh?"

Jiang Qing was genuinely surprised this time. He raised an eyebrow and a smile of interest appeared on his face.

"What a coincidence! That's quite a coincidence."

Looking at the girl in front of him, who seemed visibly more relaxed and even a little happy after mentioning a mutual acquaintance, he felt that this chance encounter was indeed somewhat dramatic.

Infected by his smile, Lu Yuxiao also relaxed and smiled, revealing a row of small white teeth, and nodded in a very innocent manner.

"Hmm! It's quite a coincidence!"

The little bit of caution in her heart was quietly hidden away because of "Sister Yitong," someone she knew in the same way.

Looking at her like this, Jiang Qing recalled her background in design and her impulsive and straightforward manner when commenting on paintings in the park with her cats and dogs, and couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.

"How does it feel to be an actor? Are you getting used to it?"

"what?"

Lu Yuxiao was taken aback by the question, as if she hadn't thought about it before. She tilted her head and thought about it seriously.

"It's... quite novel. Sometimes I find it fun, and sometimes I find it quite difficult. I have to memorize a lot of lines and understand the character... Sometimes my brain can't keep up, and I react slowly. The director even said I'm a bit slow."

As she spoke, she rubbed her nose a little shyly, her tone so honest it was almost endearing.

"However, it's nice to be able to do what you like."

Jiang Qing chuckled at her comment, "The director said I'm a bit silly."

This girl truly possesses an unadorned simplicity and sincerity, making her stand out remarkably in the fame-driven world of entertainment.

The two chatted casually for a few more minutes about interesting things that happened during filming.

Because we all know "Sister Yitong," Lu Yuxiao was noticeably more relaxed and spoke less reservedly. Although she occasionally mispronounced words or was slow to react due to nervousness, her honesty and earnestness made the conversation full of life.

Time slipped by quietly in a relaxed atmosphere.

Jiang Qing glanced at her watch, finished the last bit of soy milk, and prepared to get up.

"Alright, I have something to do, I have to go now."

"Oh, okay, okay!"

Lu Yuxiao quickly put down her spoon and stood up as well.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang, thank you for breakfast, and... thank you for helping me catch Xiu Xiu!"

She thanked him again solemnly.

"You are welcome."

Jiang Qing waved his hand, picked up the baseball cap that was placed next to him, and put it back on, pulling the brim down to block part of his vision.

Just as he turned to leave, Lu Yuxiao seemed to have mustered all her courage and called out to him.

"Mr. Jiang!"

Jiang Qing stopped and turned to look at her.

"Ok?"

Lu Yuxiao nervously clasped her hands behind her back, her fingers twisting together, her cheeks flushed, her eyes filled with cautious anticipation, and her voice trembling slightly with nervousness.

"Um... um... could I... add you on WeChat? I... I just think... you know so much, in case... in case I encounter a particularly stupid problem in acting or other areas in the future, and I want... I want to ask you for advice... after all... after all, we both know Sister Yitong!"

She quickly added the last sentence, as if to find a more reasonable excuse for herself. After saying it, she felt that it seemed a bit deliberate, so she lowered her head embarrassedly and unconsciously rubbed her toes on the ground.

Looking at her anxious and anxious expression, trying to find a reason, Jiang Qing couldn't help but recall her impulsive and straightforward comments on a stranger's painting technique in the park.

This girl possesses a peculiar sense of contradiction, exhibiting both the awkwardness and naivety of someone just entering society, and the genuine boldness of someone inexperienced in the ways of the world.

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"no problem."

As he spoke, he took his phone out of his pocket.

Lu Yuxiao's eyes lit up instantly.

She frantically rummaged through her small handbag for her phone, her fingers trembling with nervousness, accidentally pressing the wrong key several times to unlock the screen, and her face flushed even more.

Finally, he opened the WeChat QR code, held the phone with both hands, and respectfully and nervously handed it to Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing scanned her QR code and sent a friend request.

Lu Yuxiao accepted the request almost instantly. Looking at the simple sunset profile picture and the nickname "Jiang Qing" on her phone screen, she couldn't help but stomp her foot lightly in joy. Then, realizing her lapse in composure, she immediately stood up straight, smiled shyly, and her cheeks flushed even more.

"Okay. You can leave a message if you need anything, but I may not be able to reply in time."

Jiang Qing smiled and put away her phone, her tone as usual.

"Yes, yes! I understand! Thank you, Mr. Jiang! I... I won't bother you unnecessarily!"

Lu Yuxiao nodded vigorously in assurance, her face beaming with undisguised joy.

"gone."

Jiang Qing nodded to her, then glanced down at the two dogs lying at her feet and the black cat pretending to sleep on the chair.

"Keep an eye on them."

"Yes! I'll keep a close eye on it! Goodbye, Mr. Jiang!"

Lu Yuxiao nodded vigorously and waved goodbye to him.

Jiang Qing waved his hand and turned around, taking steps along the tree-lined path he had come from. His figure quickly blended into the increasing number of pedestrians in the morning light.

Lu Yuxiao stood there, watching the tall figure walk further and further away until it disappeared around the street corner.

The morning breeze ruffled her hair, and the warm sunlight shone on her.

She slowly squatted down and gently stroked Xiu Xiu's fluffy head.

She stared blankly in the direction Jiang Qing had disappeared, as if she was still savoring that brief yet wonderful breakfast moment.

She spoke softly to "Xiuxiu," her voice as light as a feather, as if she were talking to herself, carrying a kind of bewilderment that she herself was unaware of.

"You also think he's special, right?"

"Xiuxiu" seemed to understand the emotions in her tone. It raised its head, looked at its owner with its bright black eyes, stuck out its tongue and licked her palm, making a gurgling sound in its throat.

Lu Yuxiao withdrew her gaze, looked at her dog, a faint smile curving her lips, but her eyes remained somewhat unfocused in the direction Jiang Qing had left.

The conversation was still replaying in her mind, especially Jiang Qing's natural reaction when Li Yitong was mentioned, and his gentle manner when he agreed to add her on WeChat... All of this made her feel that this legendary "God Jiang" was not so unattainable after all, but rather...something that made her want to get closer?

She quickly shook her head, dismissing the somewhat audacious idea, but her cheeks quietly began to flush.

Jiang Qing...

She seems like a very nice person.

(End of this chapter)