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

Chapter 332 Hu Lianxin's Attack
Shortly after, Zhou Ye replied.

Hu Lianxin stared at the message Zhou Ye had replied to.

"Oh, Xiao Hu, I'm so sorry! He's been incredibly busy at work lately, with several projects at a critical stage. He's been so busy he barely has time to breathe, and I haven't even had a proper chat with him for days! As for your contact information, I'll definitely ask him if it's convenient for him once he catches his breath and isn't so busy anymore! Hugs, I understand!"

After reading the message, a nameless anger suddenly surged up in her chest.

She slammed her phone down on the vanity with a loud "smack".

"Busy? So busy you can't even give me your contact information?"

She stared at her carefully drawn eyebrows and eyes in the mirror, her eyes filled with anger, annoyance, and intense resentment.

"Zhou Ye! Who are you guarding against? Are you afraid I'll steal your sugar daddy? Stop pretending to be naive!"

Her chest heaved violently a few times, and she took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.

No, if Zhou Ye's path is blocked, then I can only rely on myself.

Her sharp gaze swept across the still-on trending topics page on her phone screen. The hashtag #JiangQingRacingSuitLook# featured a picture of the man's profile as he focused intently on controlling the car on the track. His fiery red racing suit accentuated his tall and straight figure, and his sharp eyes exuded a captivating charm that was completely different from the gentle and refined image she had shown him the last time they met—a charm that was nonetheless extremely aggressive.

"Beijing Suburbs International Circuit..."

Hu Lianxin read out the location that netizens had uncovered in a low voice, her eyes instantly becoming determined.

She looked at her makeup carefully in the mirror.

Earth-toned eyeshadow deepens the eye sockets, and beneath each defined lash, the eyes possess a captivating, watery allure.

The lip color is a carefully chosen berry red, full and alluring.

She stood up, walked to the wardrobe, and changed into a dark blue lace dress that she had recently bought.

Immediately, he walked to the full-length mirror.

The V-neck design perfectly showcases the collarbone, while the cinched waist accentuates a slender figure. The skirt hemline ends abruptly at mid-thigh, and paired with pointed-toe stilettos, it reveals a pair of straight and long legs.

Hu Lianxin turned around in front of the full-length mirror, her slightly wavy long hair cascading over her shoulders, swaying gently with her movements.

She deliberately tied her hair into a high ponytail, revealing her smooth and full forehead.

"Perfect!"

Hu Lianxin raised the corners of her lips to her reflection in the mirror, revealing a bright and confident smile.

She picked up her small handbag and went out without hesitation.

Ten minutes later, she flagged down a taxi on the roadside.

"Driver, to the Beijing International Circuit."

-

The roar of the engine echoed for a long time over the empty track, like the howl of a beast.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the racetrack in a golden-red halo.

Jiang Qing and Lei Jun walked out of the maintenance passage side by side. Both of them had changed back into casual clothes, but the excitement ignited by speed and passion between their brows had not completely dissipated.

Jiang Qing was wearing a simple white T-shirt and casual pants, her hair was slightly damp, her eyes were bright, and she had a relaxed smile on her face.

Lei Jun looked delighted, gesturing as he walked around, demonstrating the maneuver he had just made on a dangerous bend.

"Mr. Jiang, that last series of curves, your line was so tricky! You almost overtook me!"

Lei Jun laughed and patted Jiang Qing on the shoulder.

Jiang Qing smiled as well.

"I'm still far behind Lei Zong in terms of taking risks to win, mainly because my car is better."

Along the way, many people who recognized them greeted them warmly.

"President Lei! President Jiang!"

"Dr. Jiang's clinic is doing a great job!"

"Mr. Lei's skills are superb!"

Both of them smiled and nodded in greeting, without stopping.

Just then, a woman's voice, filled with surprise, pierced through the noisy chatter.

"President Jiang?!"

Jiang Qing and Lei Jun turned their heads at the same time upon hearing the sound.

Just a few steps away, Hu Lianxin stood there gracefully, her face showing just the right amount of surprise, mixed with the joy of a "chance encounter".

Her deep blue dress shimmered in the sunset, making her skin appear even whiter than snow. Her high ponytail and exquisite makeup made her stand out in the crowd. Her two long, straight legs extended beneath the hem of her dress, exuding both sexiness and a sharp, capable air.

"It really is you! What a coincidence!"

Hu Lianxin walked quickly closer, her smile bright, her eyes fixed intently on Jiang Qing, before turning to Lei Jun and greeting him with a graceful and generous air.

"Hello, Mr. Lei! I am Hu Lianxin, an actress."

She smiled and held out her hand.

Lei Jun glanced at Jiang Qing, a knowing look flashing in his eyes, and shook hands with her with a smile.

"Miss Hu, it's a pleasure to meet you."

He then turned to look at Jiang Qing with a mocking gaze.

Jiang Qing's gaze lingered on Hu Lianxin for a moment, from her meticulously styled hair and makeup to the exquisite dress she wore that was clearly unsuitable for casual movement in a place like a racetrack, and then to the pair of high heels on her feet... She raised an eyebrow slightly.

The little scheme she had at the Cantonese restaurant last time, coupled with today's utterly deliberate chance encounter, makes her purpose crystal clear.

He remained expressionless, maintaining basic politeness, and briefly shook her hand before letting go.

"Hello, Ms. Hu. What a coincidence."

His gaze was calm, yet scrutinizing.

Hu Lianxin felt a slight unease at his overly calm gaze, but her smile remained unchanged, even becoming a little brighter.

"Yes, I happened to have some free time today. I heard the environment here is nice, so I thought I'd come and experience the racing atmosphere. I never expected to meet you and Mr. Lei!"

"Oh? Miss Hu is also interested in racing?"

Lei Jun asked deliberately, as if he didn't mind making things worse.

He naturally realized that the beautiful actress had ulterior motives.

Hu Lianxin remained calm and composed, handling the situation with ease.

"Yeah, it seems like a very exciting and attractive sport. Even though I wouldn't dare to drive it myself, just watching it makes my blood boil!"

As she spoke, her gaze turned to Jiang Qing.

"Mr. Jiang drove so smoothly on the track just now! I saw it from the stands, his skills are amazing! I never expected it was you driving!"

"you flatter me."

Jiang Qing smiled, showing no intention of continuing the conversation, and prepared to take her leave.

At that moment, Lei Jun's mind started to work.

He laughed heartily and waved his hand.

"Oh, what a wonderful coincidence! Miss Hu, it's almost lunchtime, we were just about to go eat, would you like to join us? It's more fun with more people!"

He looked at Hu Lianxin.

"Would Miss Hu do me the honor of attending?"

Hu Lianxin was overjoyed, but on the surface she looked at Jiang Qing with a reserved expression, a hint of caution and just the right amount of expectation.

"Is this... convenient, Mr. Jiang?"

Jiang Qing's gaze swept over Hu Lianxin's expectant face.

He could have simply refused outright and ended this pointless test.

But thinking about her little schemes in front of Zhou Ye last time, and looking at her rash actions today, a very faint curiosity arose.

He wanted to see just how ambitious this girl could be.

Under Hu Lianxin's tense gaze, Jiang Qing smiled coldly and nodded.

"Since Mr. Lei has extended such a warm invitation, and Ms. Hu happens to be free, let's go together."

Hu Lianxin's heart instantly settled, and the immense joy made her smile even brighter.

"Then excuse me!"

-

Forty minutes later, the car drove into a private club with an extremely quiet and elegant environment.

Pushing open the heavy door to the private room, one finds it already bustling with activity.

Seven or eight core executives of Xiaomi Technology were already seated. When Lei Jun and Jiang Qing entered, they all stood up and greeted each other warmly.

"President Lei! President Jiang! You've finally arrived!"

"Dr. Jiang! Did you have a good time racing today?"

"Quickly, quick, take a seat!"

Amidst the pleasantries, everyone's gaze naturally fell upon Hu Lianxin, who followed closely behind Jiang Qing as she entered.

She was strikingly beautiful, tall, and exquisitely dressed. Standing next to Jiang Qing, and having come with Lei Jun and Jiang Qing, her identity immediately sparked speculation.

"Who is this……?"

Lu Weibing looked at Lei Jun and asked tentatively.

Before Lei Jun could speak, Hu Lianxin had already taken the initiative to introduce herself.

"Hello everyone, I am Hu Lianxin, an actress. It is an honor to have dinner with you all today."

Her smile was appropriate, demonstrating that she had put her acting skills learned at the Central Academy of Drama into practice.

"Oh! Miss Hu! It's a pleasure to meet you!" "Miss Hu is truly beautiful!"

"Please, have a seat! There's a seat right next to President Jiang!"

……

The executives present immediately greeted him warmly, their words carrying a hint of politeness and unspoken understanding.

Their eyes darted back and forth between Jiang Qing and Hu Lianxin, tacitly acknowledging that this radiant female companion had a close relationship with Jiang Qing.

Hu Lianxin felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction as she experienced the warm hospitality and politeness from these important figures she usually only saw in the financial sector.

She sat down gracefully next to Jiang Qing, her determination to firmly grasp this top-tier resource reaching its peak.

See, just by standing next to him, these people will look at you differently!
Jiang Qing seemed oblivious to this, simply nodding to several familiar executives with a normal expression before taking her seat.

Lei Jun, on the other hand, sat down on the other side of him with an expression of watching a good show.

Exquisite dishes were served in a continuous stream.

The conversation naturally revolved around Xiaomi's latest industrial layout and market strategy, as well as the in-depth cooperation between Wuwen Technology and Xiaomi in areas such as intelligent driving.

Jiang Qing was undoubtedly the center of attention; his quick thinking and unique insights made the conversation increasingly lively.

Hu Lianxin sat next to Jiang Qing, listening to the "algorithm optimization," "LiDAR point cloud," and "OTA upgrade strategy" that she couldn't understand at all, as if she were listening to gibberish.

But she always wore a polite smile and listened attentively, as if she were interested in every technical detail.

Her focus was very clear: to take good care of Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing's teacup was empty, so she immediately picked up the warm teapot and gently refilled it for him.

When the waiter pours the wine, she will ask him questions in a low voice at appropriate times.

"Mr. Jiang, would you like some red wine?"

Only after receiving his nod did he signal the waiter to pour the wine.

If she noticed that Jiang Qing seemed to have taken a few extra bites of a certain steamed grouper, she would subtly move the dish a little closer to him.

When Jiang Qing was talking to others, she would remain quiet and look at him intently, as if she were deeply attracted by his wisdom.

She also drank a few glasses of red wine, and her fair cheeks gradually flushed with an alluring blush. Her eyes also became somewhat hazy and watery, and with her carefully applied makeup, she looked even more beautiful and alluring.

She would occasionally chime in with a word or two, but it always revolved around Jiang Qing.

"General Manager Jiang's performance in 'The Beginning' was truly stunning and a pleasant surprise for everyone!"

His tone carried just the right amount of admiration.

Lei Jun saw this and his smile deepened; he would occasionally nudge her on purpose.

"Miss Hu is so considerate."

This earned her a forced, shy smile from Hu Lianxin.

Jiang Qing remained polite yet distant throughout.

He would say "thank you" for Hu Lianxin's care, but that was all.

His attention remained focused on the core content of the conversation.

The ambiguous atmosphere that Hu Lianxin deliberately created was like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, not even causing a ripple in his eyes.

He even found it somewhat tedious; this kind of attentiveness with a clear purpose was far less genuine and endearing than Zhou Ye's silly, clingy manner.

The dinner party drew to a close amidst a lively and ongoing discussion, and before we knew it, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.

After saying goodbye to Lei Jun and the others at the entrance of the club, Jiang Qing and Hu Lianxin got into the car.

The car's interior is spacious and filled with a subtle blend of leather and fragrance.

Outside the car window, the neon lights of Beijing shimmered and shone.

Hu Lianxin provided the address of a high-end apartment located on the East Third Ring Road.

She leaned back in her chair, the aftereffects of the red wine mixed with the excitement of successfully establishing contact with Jiang Qing, making her feel slightly tipsy and relaxed. The blush on her cheeks looked particularly charming in the dimly lit car.

She turned her head and boldly stared at Jiang Qing, who was resting with his eyes closed beside her.

His sharply defined profile appeared exceptionally deep in the flowing light and shadow outside the window, and his calm and reserved demeanor had a fatal attraction for her.

The car smoothly drove into the apartment's underground parking garage and slowly came to a stop.

"President Jiang, we've arrived."

Zhou Zhengkai's voice came from ahead.

Hu Lianxin took a deep breath, unbuckled her seatbelt, but did not get out of the car immediately.

She turned her head, leaning slightly towards Jiang Qing, her ambitious eyes staring straight at him. Her red lips parted slightly, her breath sweet as orchids, her voice deliberately soft, carrying a subtle allure.

"Mr. Jiang... thank you for bringing me back tonight."

She paused, her eyes becoming even more alluring, carrying a blatant hint.

"It's still early...would you like to come up for a bit? I have some fine red wine that a friend just brought back from France, we can... chat some more?"

She deliberately pronounced the word "chat" softly and slowly, her eyes conveying an undisguised invitation.

The night breeze blew through the half-open car window, ruffling the hair on her cheeks, and the air was filled with the rich fragrance of her expensive perfume.

Jiang Qing slowly opened her eyes.

He turned to look at her, his eyes reflecting Hu Lianxin's carefully crafted alluring demeanor and the flame of ambition burning deep within her eyes.

This girl is really direct and bold.

Jiang Qing stared at her, but did not speak immediately.

A subtle silence fell over the carriage, with only the faint sound of the air conditioning system blowing air.

Zhou Zhengkai sat in front, eyes downcast, seemingly one with the chair.

Hu Lianxin felt a little uneasy under his gaze, but the alcohol emboldened her. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes becoming even more ardent, and leaned forward a few more times, almost touching his arm.

The few seconds of silence felt like an eternity to Hu Lianxin.

Finally, Jiang Qing spoke.

His voice was devoid of any emotion, yet it was like a bucket of ice-cold water being poured over Hu Lianxin's head.

"No need, Miss Hu."

He slightly turned his body to the side, avoiding her breath that was too close.

Hu Lianxin's smile froze instantly.

"too late."

It's like stating a very simple fact.

"Besides, you should sober up."

After saying that, Jiang Qing stopped looking at her and turned his gaze to the deep night outside the car window.

"Brother Zhou, help Miss Hu out of the car."

His voice returned to its usual gentle tone, but the distance within that gentleness was directed at Zhou Zhengkai, and even more so at Hu Lianxin, an order to leave.

The color drained from Hu Lianxin's face instantly, and all the carefully crafted alluring charm vanished.

Her carefully planned encounter, her obsequious flattery, her bold and direct hints... were all so insignificant in his eyes, even... needing to be "sobered up"?
Zhou Zhengkai quickly got out of the car, went around to the back seat, opened the car door for her, and bowed slightly.

"Miss Hu, please."

The cold night wind rushed into the car, dispersing the delicate fragrance and making Hu Lianxin feel cold all over.

She bit her lower lip hard to barely maintain her composure and avoid losing her composure on the spot.

She didn't even dare to look at Jiang Qing again. She grabbed her handbag as if fleeing, staggered out of the car, and her high heels made a few quick and messy clattering sounds in the quiet underground parking garage as she ran towards the elevator.

Zhou Zhengkai closed the car door expressionlessly, shutting out everything outside.

Without stopping, the car smoothly glided out of the parking space and drove away from the apartment building.

The carriage returned to silence, with only the low rumble of the engine.

Jiang Qing leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and pinched the space between her eyebrows.

Dealing with this kind of approach that has such a clear purpose is more mentally taxing than driving a race car all afternoon.

He took out his phone, the screen lit up, and the screen saver was a photo of Zhou Ye on the balcony of his home in Luyang, holding a huge plush Samoyed and laughing carefree at the camera.

Looking at those clear, bright eyes in the photo, Jiang Qing's tense lips finally softened, and the unease deep in her eyes quietly dissipated, leaving only a faint longing.

He tapped his finger and dialed the number pinned to the top of his chat list.

The call was answered almost instantly, and Zhou Ye's energetic yet slightly coquettish voice immediately filled the quiet workshop.

"Jiang Qing! Are you done with your social engagements? You've been driving for so long, are you tired? Did you eat something tonight to replenish your energy?"

Listening to the incessant chatter and questions on the other end of the phone, the last trace of coldness between Jiang Qing's brows completely melted away.

"Yeah, just finished, and I'm about to go home. Ono."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"I miss you."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for two seconds.

Immediately, a crisp sound rang out.

"I miss you too! I miss you so much! Even more than you miss me!"

The girl emphasized this on the other end of the phone.

Jiang Qing felt that she must have said those words with a pout.

(End of this chapter)