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

Chapter 443 Jiang Qing's Perverse Pleasures

In response to Chen Duling's reply, Jiang Qing simply nodded slightly, then turned her gaze to Deng Wei sitting next to her.

"Hello."

Jiang Qing greeted him politely.

"Dudu and I haven't seen each other in a long time, would it be convenient for us to switch seats?"

His words sounded like a discussion, and he was very polite.

But who would actually take his words as a discussion?
Deng Wei stood up almost reflexively, his face instantly filled with a warm, even slightly obsequious smile, and he nodded repeatedly.

"No problem, no problem! Mr. Jiang, you're too kind. Please have a seat!"

As he spoke, he deftly picked up the bowl, chopsticks, and teacup in front of him and quickly moved them to the empty space next to him, his movements so fast that it seemed as if he was afraid that being a second too slow would displease Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing's initial budding feelings for Chen Duling were completely washed away the moment she pushed the door open, replaced by a chilling sense of reality.

At this moment, he felt only relief, relieved that although he had shown some signs of interest during this period, he had not made any overly aggressive moves in pursuing her.

Otherwise... he couldn't even imagine the consequences.

In front of someone like Jiang Qing, his identity as an actor and his self-righteous charm are utterly insignificant.

Bai Lu, Luo Yunxi, and the others witnessed Deng Wei's sudden change of attitude, from arrogant to obsequious. Although they could understand his fear and couldn't help but admire his pragmatism, they still couldn't help but curl their lips in disapproval.

Especially Bai Lu and Sun Zhenni, the two girls, immediately exchanged a knowing look, both seeing a hint of disdain in each other's eyes.

Bai Lu thought to herself that Deng Wei was too materialistic and sycophantic. He had been fawning over Chen Duling just moments before, but in the blink of an eye, he had changed his tune and was now smiling obsequiously at Jiang Qing.

Sun Zhenni also shook her head secretly, thinking that it was fortunate that Chen Duling had never had any feelings for him. This kind of opportunistic man was really too unreliable.

Jiang Qing smiled at Deng Wei's cooperation and then sat down in the empty seat next to Chen Duling.

As he sat down, a familiar scent wafted into Chen Duling's nose.

Her body tensed slightly for a moment, and her fingers gripped the chopsticks a little tighter, but she maintained a nonchalant demeanor on the surface. However, her eyelashes were lowered, and she stared intently at the delicate patterns on the bone plate in front of her, as if there was something on it that was extremely attractive to her.

"Alright, alright, everyone's here. Are you all hungry? Come on, everyone, start eating! Don't be shy!"

Seeing this, Li Chen, as the head of the Running Man team, immediately smiled and started making arrangements to liven up the atmosphere.

Zheng Kai smiled and agreed.

"Yes, yes, everyone, stop standing there and start eating! We have to record early tomorrow morning, so let's not drink alcohol today. Let's have tea instead. Welcome President Jiang and all the friends from the 'Chang Yue Jin Ming' crew!"

He then raised his teacup.

Because there was a recording session tomorrow, no one suggested drinking alcohol during the meal; everyone tacitly opted for tea or soft drinks.

Seeing this, everyone raised their glasses in a gesture of respect.

Jiang Qing raised her glass with everyone, took a small sip, then picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.

Seeing that he had started eating, the others followed suit, and the atmosphere in the private room became lively again.

However, beneath this lively scene, some subtle undercurrents are surging.

As the crowd exchanged glances, their eyes inevitably darted back and forth between Jiang Qing and Chen Duling.

Nobody in the entertainment industry is stupid. There are only two possibilities for someone like Jiang Qing to participate in a variety show like "Keep Running".

One reason is simply to join in the fun on a whim.

Secondly, there could be other reasons, such as certain people or events.

Since Chen Duling is here, the answer is self-evident.

This immediately sparked everyone's gossipy nature.

No matter what they were doing, there was always some attention focused on the two of them.

After Jiang Qing sat down, she did not make a point of talking to Chen Duling next to her.

He himself was like a powerful magnetic field, naturally becoming the focus of the entire private room.

Members of the Running Man cast, such as Li Chen, Zheng Kai, and Sha Yi, as well as Yang Ying and Zhou Shen, were almost all looking for an opportunity to talk to him.

Their words were more or less sycophantic, after all, given Jiang Qing's current status and position, being able to sit at the same table with him for a meal was a rare opportunity for them.

Despite the crowd's enthusiasm, Jiang Qing remained calm and composed, showing no signs of pretension. She even steered the conversation towards the program itself, expressing curiosity about some of the games and waiting for answers.

With his deliberate low profile, the atmosphere, which had been somewhat tense due to his sudden appearance, gradually became truly harmonious and natural.

Chen Duling ate her food quietly, chewing slowly, listening to the lively conversation at the table, and rarely interrupting.

However, her gaze was uncontrollably drawn to Yang Ying, who was sitting on the other side of Jiang Qing.

Yang Ying was unusually lively tonight. She seemed to find every opportunity to cleverly steer the conversation toward Jiang Qing. Her large eyes, adorned with exquisite eye makeup, frequently glanced at Jiang Qing, their alluring gazes captivating.

"President Jiang, you may not remember, but I was sitting not far from you at the last Weibo Night."

Her voice was sweet, with a hint of coquettishness.

"It's a pity there were too many people at the time, and I didn't have a chance to say a word to you. It's a great honor to be able to sit here and chat with you today."

His words were full of flattery towards Jiang Qing, and he frequently mentioned Wuwen Technology's recent achievements, expressing his strong interest in the field of artificial intelligence and his admiration for Jiang Qing.

Everyone present was an insider in the industry, and they were all very perceptive. Who couldn't see Yang Ying's almost blatant attempt to curry favor?
However, everyone knows the reason.

Since her divorce from Huang Xiaoming, Yang Ying's film and television resources and fashion endorsements have visibly declined. In the entertainment industry, a place of fame and fortune, without a strong backer, her position is naturally precarious.

Now that she's met Jiang Qing, a top-tier patron on a global scale, it's perfectly normal for her to have designs on him.

Chen Duling silently picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and put it in her mouth. It should have been sweet and sour, but it tasted a little sour. When she swallowed it, it felt like something was stuck in her throat, which was not very comfortable.

She knew she shouldn't care, and she repeatedly told herself that she had already decided to sever ties with Jiang Qing. Who he talked to or who he accepted was none of her business.

But reason is one thing, and emotion is another.

Watching Yang Ying so attentively smiling and charmingly greeting Jiang Qing, and Jiang Qing seemingly not rejecting it at all, even occasionally responding with a few words, her heart felt as if it were being entangled by tiny vines.

It doesn't hurt, but there's a lingering feeling of stuffiness.

She subconsciously poked at the rice in her bowl with her chopsticks, unaware that this childish action betrayed her inner turmoil.

Although Jiang Qing was talking to someone else, her eyes never truly left Chen Duling beside her.

He took in her subtle movements, a barely perceptible smile flashing across his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curving upwards.

He suddenly realized that it might be quite interesting to occasionally let this rabbit, who always tried to hide himself in a shell of calm and rationality, experience a little bit of harmless jealousy.

So, when Yang Ying once again struck up a conversation by asking about the possibility of applying the Wanxiang large model to the entertainment industry, Jiang Qing deliberately turned her body slightly towards her, her gaze fixed on her face. She seemed to be listening more attentively than before, and even gave her more specific responses to her words, her smile becoming even wider.

This subtle change immediately gave Yang Ying even greater encouragement, and her smile became even more radiant, her eyes even brighter and more captivating.

All of this, observed by Chen Duling, who was lowering her eyes and seemingly focused on eating each grain of rice in her bowl, made her involuntarily purse her lips and her expression unconsciously turn cold. She told herself not to look, not to care, but her peripheral vision couldn't help but glance at the two people who seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.

Jiang Qing watched as Chen Duling pretended to be nonchalant despite clearly caring terribly, even chewing with a bit of force, and felt a small sense of mischievousness well up inside him.

He knew that she was rational and clear-headed at heart, and he understood even better the source of her inner turmoil.

Therefore, there's no rush to explain or salvage the situation immediately, as that would only make her more wary and cause her to back down even more completely.

Like now, his unhurried reappearance in her life, allowing her to get used to his presence while subtly stirring up her emotions, is what truly gets to her calm and composed state.

He understood her, just as she understood part of his true nature.

He must take control of the pace of this reunion.

As for Yang Ying, she was nothing more than a tool.

He had always maintained a good relationship with Huang Xiaoming, and no matter how proactive Yang Ying was, he could never have anything happen between them.

There's no need to have so many choices.

In contrast, Jiang Qing had a better impression of the other two girls at the table.

Bai Lu has a straightforward personality. Although she is a girl from the south, she has a bit of the fierceness of a girl from the northeast, and chatting with her makes people feel very relaxed.

Song Yuqi has a unique voice, a sweet appearance, and a carefree and energetic personality, making her a different kind of interesting character.

When talking to them, Jiang Qing's smile appeared even more natural and genuine.

The meal drew to a close in this atmosphere of superficial warmth but underlying mixed feelings.

After the meal, everyone got up and prepared to take the car arranged by the production team back to their hotel.

At the restaurant entrance, the program crew had already arranged transportation.

Jiang Qing walked very naturally to Chen Duling and Bai Lu's side, as if it had been pre-arranged, and got into a spacious van with them.

Upon seeing this, Sun Zhenni's eyes lit up, and she immediately got into the car.

She wants to be on the front lines, watching the drama unfold!
Chen Duling felt secretly annoyed as she watched Jiang Qing follow along so matter-of-factly.

This person said they hadn't seen each other in a long time and offered to switch seats with Deng Wei, but ended up chatting with other people the whole time. Now, however, they want to ride in the same car with her. I don't know what they're up to.

It's so annoying!

She subconsciously chose to sit in a window seat in the back row, trying to create some distance between herself and the window.

However, Jiang Qing seemed oblivious to her slight resistance, or perhaps she simply didn't care. With a long stride, she naturally followed and sat down in the seat next to her.

Bai Lu and Sun Zhenni quickly exchanged a glance, both realizing there was something exciting to see, and they were incredibly excited.

With the car door closed, the interior became relatively enclosed, and Jiang Qing's presence became even more pronounced.

Chen Duling felt as if the air around her had thinned, her body stiffened, and she dared not move at all.

She cast her gaze at the rapidly passing night view of Lin'an outside the window, the neon lights flashing, but her mind was completely unable to concentrate on the scenery.

She herself couldn't quite explain how she was feeling at that moment.

It's a bit awkward because of the unpleasant ending we had in Luyang last time.

I was a little nervous because of his sudden appearance and the fact that we were so close at hand.

But deep down, there seemed to be a hint of joy that she herself was unwilling to admit.

This realization made her feel somewhat panicked, as if her long-held principles and rationality were being quietly eroded by some force.

It's like... like the feeling of a couple who have broken up suddenly meeting again.

Probably that's it.

Because Bai Lu and Sun Zhenni were present, Jiang Qingdao didn't say anything special to Chen Duling in the car.

He simply leaned back in his chair in a relaxed posture, his gaze also fixed on the window. Occasionally, he would turn his head seemingly unintentionally to glance at Bai Lu and Sun Zhenni, who were excitedly discussing the details of tomorrow's recording in the front row.

Or perhaps his gaze would linger on Chen Duling's profile for a moment before subtly shifting away.

His silence and the occasional fleeting glances made Chen Du feel an invisible pressure more than direct conversation.

Or rather, it's a disturbing sense of presence.

Just then, Bai Lu, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, suddenly turned around. Her eyes were bright and sparkling with gossip. She glanced back and forth between Jiang Qing and Chen Duling, and finally couldn't contain her curiosity and spoke up.

"President Jiang, there's a question I've been wanting to ask you for a long time. Is your participation in our program this time... because of Dudu?"

Her question was direct and bold; as soon as she finished speaking, even the driver subconsciously glanced at her in the rearview mirror.

Upon hearing this, Chen Duling's heart skipped a beat, and she almost immediately sat up straight. A blush instantly rose on her face as she looked at Bailu with a mixture of anxiety and embarrassment, her tone reproachful.

"LuLu! What nonsense are you talking about!"

She subconsciously glanced quickly at Jiang Qing beside her out of the corner of her eye, her heart pounding like a drum.

However, to their surprise, Jiang Qing did not seem offended or want to avoid them.

He turned his head, his gaze first falling on Chen Duling's flustered and embarrassed profile, his smile deepening before he looked at Bai Lu and Sun Zhenni, who were looking on with anticipation.

"That's right."

Their attitude was very calm, or rather, taken for granted.

"I only agreed to participate in this program recording because Dudu was there."

As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage fell silent for several seconds.

Chen Duling paused for a moment, then suddenly turned her head, her eyes wide open, staring at Jiang Qing in disbelief.

She never expected that Jiang Qing would admit it so readily!
He didn't hesitate or try to hide anything at all!
Bai Lu and Sun Zhenni's eyes widened instantly, their mouths slightly open, and their faces showed extreme shock, which then turned into an excited expression of "I've hit the jackpot!"

Their gazes swept back and forth between Jiang Qing and Chen Duling like searchlights, and Bai Lu even covered her mouth in excitement to prevent herself from exclaiming.

Wow! ! !
This is not even worth acting!
Jiang Qing looked at Chen Duling's completely bewildered expression, at her slightly parted lips in surprise, and at the astonishment in her usually calm and rational eyes. The smile on Jiang Qing's face quickly widened.

The air inside the carriage seemed to become incredibly subtle yet scorching because of this frank admission.

The neon lights outside the window flashed by, reflecting on Chen Duling's cheeks, which were gradually turning blush.

She wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

He just couldn't stand Jiang Qing's bright smile!

All the feigned composure crumbled at this moment, leaving only a chaotic and shameful scene.

What exactly is this person trying to do?

(End of this chapter)