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

Chapter 453 The rabbit is jealous and visits late at night.

The production crew's vehicles drove smoothly through the night towards the dinner venue.

Jiang Qing boarded the same car as her teammates Song Yuqi, Zhou Shen, and Sha Yi. Perhaps the excitement of their final victory had not yet subsided, and the atmosphere inside the car was very lively.

"Jiang Shen! You look so handsome today!"

Song Yuqi sat next to Jiang Qing, gesturing excitedly, her husky voice trembling with excitement.

"I almost despaired during the calligraphy and painting guessing game, but I didn't expect you to carry the whole thing! You were a whirlwind in the question-and-answer session, and your name tag ripping was absolutely amazing! A double kill! And you even took on Brother Chen one-on-one! And you succeeded! I feel like even without that little name tag, Brother Chen still couldn't beat you, Jiang Shen, is there anything you can't do?"

Zhou Shen turned his head from the front row, his face full of admiration.

"Yes, President Jiang, we all thought you were just smart, but we didn't expect you to be so physically strong too! Your speed and explosiveness even fooled Brother Chen."

Sha Yi chuckled and replied.

"I thought so at first too. President Jiang's demeanor suggests he's a researcher, but I didn't expect him to be so efficient. Wow, that speed! Looks like my stereotype was wrong."

Faced with the sincere praise from the group, Jiang Qing smiled and offered an explanation.

"Actually, this is quite normal. When it comes to technical work, especially when you encounter critical problems, it's common to work through the night. In college, I often worked in the lab all night long. If I couldn't stay awake any longer, I would take a nap on my small bed and then continue when I woke up. Without a decent body to support you, no matter how fast your mind works, it's all for nothing. You might collapse before you finish the project. That's why I've always felt that it's important to exercise. I have a habit of jogging in the morning and I also work out whenever I have free time."

His words were reasonable, and the three of them nodded in agreement, finding them quite insightful.

"No wonder!"

Song Yuqi looked as if she had just realized something.

"It seems that you need to be healthy no matter what you do. I thought only idols like me paid attention to exercise and fitness."

She always spoke in a very casual and straightforward manner. After spending the day with her, Jiang Qing finally understood why some people called her "Yuqi's little brother".

Zhou Shen nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Indeed, health is the foundation of everything. It's the same for us singers. Without a good physique, we simply can't handle a concert."

Sha Yi looked emotional.

"It's good that you young people think this way. At my age, it feels a bit late to start training."

Along the way, the group chatted and laughed, reminiscing about the fun things that happened during the day's filming. They soon arrived at the dinner venue arranged by the production team, a well-known Hangzhou-style restaurant in Lin'an.

The production team booked a large private room, and Yao Yitian stayed with them.

The large round table was packed with people, and the atmosphere was lively and enthusiastic.

During the meal, various exquisite Hangzhou dishes were served one after another, including Longjing shrimp, Dongpo pork, and beggar's chicken. The aroma filled the air, whetting everyone's hungry appetite.

Everyone was starving, so without exchanging pleasantries, they all started eating.

Jiang Qing was seated next to Yao Yitian, while Song Yuqi was chattering away on the other side.

His position was both respectful and subtly avoided unnecessary contact.

Even so, Yang Ying still tried to strike up a conversation with Jiang Qing several times during the meal, showering him with compliments, from the influence of the Wanxiang Grand Model to his performance in the drama, and then to today's recording, praising him very enthusiastically.

"President Jiang, your portrayal of Li Xun is absolutely superb. Several of my friends are completely captivated by him."

"Wanxiang is really amazing now, all my friends are using it."

"Your performance in the name tag ripping game today completely amazed me..."

Jiang Qing had anticipated this, and her response was polite yet distant.

Each time he gave a simple response, he would steer the conversation toward Yao Yitian or other members, subtly defusing her offensive.

Everyone here is shrewd; who couldn't see through Yang Ying's little scheme?
Everyone tacitly pretended not to know, chatting amongst themselves, and the atmosphere was quite lively.

Although many people harbor the idea of ​​befriending Jiang Qing, this tech giant, most are rather reserved and cannot be as open as Yang Ying.

Jiang Qingying watched the conversation at the table, occasionally glancing at Chen Duling diagonally across from her.

She spent almost the entire time chatting quietly with Sun Zhenni, the egret beside her, a faint smile on her lips, but most of the time she listened quietly, her eyes occasionally drifting into the distance, looking somewhat absent-minded, as if she were thinking about something.

Jiang Qing frowned slightly, feeling somewhat puzzled.

He originally thought that after a day of recording, the distance between the two had eased considerably through the playful interactions during the games.

Why does she seem to have reverted to that somewhat aloof state now?
Are you tired?

Or is it for some other reason?
In reality, Chen Duling was indeed daydreaming.

She kept replaying in her mind the carefree and relaxed smile on Jiang Qing's face when she answered that phone call at the end of the recording.

That smile was so pleasant, yet it inexplicably made her feel a tightness in her chest.

Who is calling?
How could you make him make that kind of expression?

This thought was like a tiny thorn stuck in her heart, making her somewhat absent-minded throughout the entire dinner. Even when Bailu discussed the details of tomorrow's drama promotion with her, she was slow to react.

During the meal, director Yao Yitian once again raised his glass and solemnly toasted Jiang Qing.

"Dr. Jiang, thank you so much for today! It's an honor for our program team to have you join us! I'd like to propose a toast to you!"

Seeing this, the others also joined in the commotion and toasted Jiang Qing.

Faced with the enthusiasm of the crowd, Jiang Qing would only pick up her wine glass each time and take a symbolic sip.

Those who offer a toast, whether out of politeness or other motives, usually drink quite a lot, either downing it in one gulp or taking a large sip.

After several rounds, the atmosphere in the private room became even more lively, filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.

Amidst the lively atmosphere of clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, time slipped away unnoticed, and soon it was past 11:30 p.m.

Everyone looked tired, and the two-hour dinner party came to an end.

One by one, everyone got up, said goodbye to each other, and left the restaurant.

In early April, the night air in Lin'an was cool and refreshing, dispelling the noise inside.

Jiang Qing had drunk quite a bit that night, and now, standing by the roadside, the cool night breeze instantly cleared his slightly tipsy mind.

His gaze swept across the scene and he saw Chen Duling standing alone under a lamppost a little further away, staring blankly at the street scene. Her profile looked somewhat thin under the lamplight.

Without thinking twice, he strode over.

Upon seeing this, Bai Lu and the others immediately moved aside sensibly, but their eyes kept glancing over.

"What are you thinking about? You're so quiet at night."

Jiang Qing stopped beside her and tentatively spoke.

Chen Duling was lost in her thoughts when she was startled by the sudden sound. She snapped back to reality and realized that Jiang Qing had appeared beside her at some point.

She also drank a little red wine that evening, and a faint blush rose on her fair cheeks, adding a touch of softness and charm under the dim light.

Looking at Jiang Qing's face so close to hers, with a faint smell of alcohol still lingering around him, Chen Duling's heart skipped a beat, and a sentence tinged with emotion slipped out without her thinking.

"I can't compare to President Jiang, who is always the center of attention wherever he goes and has endless social obligations."

As soon as she said it, she was stunned for a moment, and then turned her face away awkwardly.

She was completely unaware of the jealousy that was lurking in her words.

Jiang Qing, however, keenly noticed it and couldn't help but smile.

He looked at her ears, which were starting to turn red again, and found her jealous yet stubborn expression quite adorable. So, he went along with her words and teased her with a tone that was both helpless and playful.

"Since you're not talking to me, I have to chat with other people. Otherwise, how boring would it be? Just sitting there doing nothing?"

Chen Duling was momentarily speechless at his words. She opened her mouth, wanting to retort but not knowing what to say, so she could only shut her mouth in frustration, looking somewhat aggrieved.

The awkward feeling she had because of that phone call resurfaced, and she couldn't help but pout and mutter in a muffled voice.

"President Jiang, are you waiting for the car with us? Are you going back to the hotel arranged by the production team later?" Jiang Qing was taken aback by her abrupt question and looked completely bewildered.

"Huh? Why do you say that? If I don't go back there, where else would I go?"

He vaguely realized something.

Chen Duling lowered her eyes, staring at the tips of her shoes, her voice soft.

"I saw you answer a phone call after you finished recording the show, and you seemed to be laughing quite happily..."

Her voice grew softer and softer, carrying a hint of grievance that she herself was unaware of.

Jiang Qing was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then realized what was going on. Looking at her brooding yet embarrassed expression, she finally understood the root of her unusual behavior that evening.

A knowing glint flashed in his eyes, followed by a playful smile. He deliberately moved closer to her and whispered in her ear in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"You mean that phone call... That was Mr. Ma, Teacher Ma. He knows I'm in Lin'an and invited me fishing tomorrow afternoon."

Chen Duling froze instantly, as if a pause button had been pressed.

She blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering like little fans, and looked up at Jiang Qing's teasing smile, her mind momentarily blank.

Mr. Ma... Mr. Ma? Fishing?

Not any of the actresses she thought she knew?

Overwhelmed by a sudden surge of embarrassment, her cheeks flushed crimson as if set on fire, and even her neck was tinged with a rosy hue.

She then realized that she had completely misunderstood the situation, and she felt awkward about it all night!

Jiang Qing looked at her face, which turned bright red instantly, and her stunned expression. She knew that she had understood, and her mood became even more pleasant.

He stopped teasing her, simply smiled, straightened up, and distanced himself from her.

At this time, the vehicles that were there to pick them up began to arrive one after another.

Jiang Qing smiled at her, then turned and walked towards the car that had been arranged for him.

This silly rabbit.

Looking at his slightly mocking back, Chen Duling felt incredibly ashamed and indignant, thinking about her own wild guesses. She couldn't help but stomp her foot in frustration.

The night breeze caressed her burning cheeks, but it couldn't dispel her overwhelming embarrassment.

That scoundrel!

Blame him!

Back at the hotel, Yang Ying went to her room first.

She washed up carefully and changed into a silk black slip dress that reached only to her upper thighs, outlining her graceful figure. She casually draped a robe over it, with the belt loosely tied at the waist.

She touched up her lipstick and sprayed on some perfume in front of the mirror, making sure she was all ready.

Once the corridor quieted down and she estimated that it was about time, she took a deep breath, opened the door, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then quickly walked to Jiang Qing's room and rang the doorbell.

She felt a little uneasy, but also full of anticipation.

However, the doorbell rang several times, but there was no response from inside.

She waited patiently for several more minutes, but the inside remained completely silent.

Yang Ying's smile gradually froze, eventually turning into disappointment.

She bit her lip, glanced one last time at the closed door, and then turned away dejectedly, her high heels making a dull thud on the hallway carpet.

After calming down, she had a rough idea of ​​where Jiang Qing would be.

Sure enough, their relationship was unusual.

the other side.

Half an hour earlier, Chen Duling returned to her room.

She closed the door, shutting out the outside world, leaned against the door, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Everything that happened today, especially the awkward scene at the restaurant entrance at the end, keeps replaying in my mind.

She shook her head, trying to clear her mind of these chaotic thoughts, and went straight into the bathroom.

The warm water washed away the day's fatigue and cleared her confused mind.

After taking a shower, she changed into a pure white nightgown.

The nightgown was simple in style and without too much decoration, but the close-fitting material perfectly outlined her slender yet curvaceous figure.

Because she had just taken a bath, the fabric of her nightgown was slightly damp, making it fit her body even better and clearly showing off her slender waist, full and perky hips, and excellent proportions between her waist and hips. It exuded a girlish innocence and a kind of sexiness that she was unaware of.

Chen Duling stood in front of the sink, drying her wet long hair with a towel.

After removing her makeup, her face was clean and clear, with fair and delicate skin. The steam gave it a healthy rosy glow, making her look less glamorous in front of the camera and more innocent like a girl next door.

Now that she was fully awake, and thinking back to her speculations downstairs not long ago, along with Jiang Qing's teasing smile, she still felt her cheeks burning and a surge of embarrassment and annoyance.

"Idiot, how could you even think of that..."

She muttered to herself in the mirror, feeling somewhat regretful.

However, she thought about it again and realized that even if she had misunderstood this time, the fact remained that Jiang Qing had a relationship with Tian Xiwei, Meng Ziyi, and the others.

I...I didn't completely wrong him!

Thinking about it this way, the embarrassment she felt seemed to ease a little, but an indescribable bitterness quietly spread through her.

Every time I think about this, especially after spending the day together, I feel a tightness in my chest.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

Chen Duling was taken aback. Who could it be so late?
She didn't think much of it, assuming it was Bai Lu or Sun Zhenni coming to chat with her.

During this period of promoting the drama together, they often visited each other before going to bed, chatted, and sometimes even squeezed into one bed to sleep.

She casually draped a towel over the back of the chair, adjusted the neckline of her nightgown, and walked over to peek through the peephole.

The corridor was dimly lit, but she still saw the person standing outside the door.

It's neither a white egret nor Sun Zhenni.

It's Jiang Qing!
Why did he come here?

What did he want from me?

he……

Chen Duling froze on the spot, her heart skipping a beat for no reason.

Before she could fully react, her body acted faster than her brain, instinctively turning the lock and opening the door a crack.

"you……"

Suddenly snapping back to her senses, she had barely uttered a single word when Jiang Qing, standing outside the door, lunged forward without a word.

His movements were swift and powerful. He wrapped one arm around her slender waist and pulled her into his embrace with a slight force. At the same time, he took a step and squeezed into the room.

"Eh!"

Chen Duling only had time to let out a short gasp before she was pulled back two steps by an irresistible force.

"Bang" sound.

Jiang Qing casually closed the door behind her, shutting out her unfinished exclamation and everything outside.

(End of this chapter)