Qiao Xi was to shoot the new cover for L’Artisan.
If it hadn’t been for health reasons, Qiao Xi would have left for country F before the film festival.
Shen Dang nodded, "That’s good."
Qiao Xi had just recovered, and Shen Dang, worried about her traveling alone and fearing her body couldn’t take the long journey, decided to accompany her this time. Thɪs chapter is updated by ɴo(v)elFɪre.ɴet
Seeing Shen Dang still standing there, Qiao Xi lifted her eyelids and looked at him with an indifferent expression.
Did he want to watch her change clothes?
Shen Dang, noticing her guarded look, a deep smile twinkled in his eyes, "Alright, I’ll go out."
As soon as Shen Dang left, Qiao Xi quickly changed her clothes.
Before leaving the room, she casually took a scarf from the wardrobe.
Shen Dang saw her come out and immediately stood up, taking the scarf from her hands.
Qiao Xi said, "Should I get one for you too?"
Shen Dang wrapped the scarf around Qiao Xi’s neck and leaned down to kiss her lips.
Qiao Xi lifted her eyelids to look at him.
Shen Dang smiled at her contentedly.
He took her hand and led her away.
Country F is a country filled with a romantic atmosphere everywhere.
Qiao Xi rested at the hotel for a while before heading to the L’Artisan company building.
Her cover shoot would be completed in the photo studio.
This time Bei Bei and Wang Li didn’t come; Shen Dang was with her throughout, acting as her assistant.
Unexpectedly, Steve knew Shen Dang.
After the shoot, Steve invited them to dinner.
Later, Steve proposed to show Qiao Xi and Shen Dang around country F for a few days, but they left for country H the next day.
They didn’t return to Hai City but went to country H instead.
A top male singer Qiao Xi liked was holding a concert in his country.
Qiao Xi bought two tickets through another channel.
Boss Shen generously took Qiao Xi to meet her favorite man without showing any jealousy along the way.
People abroad barely knew them, so Qiao Xi and Shen Dang didn’t need to be fully guarded; walking hand in hand on foreign streets without fear of being photographed.
After the concert, Shen Dang and Qiao Xi went for midnight snacks.
They found a popular Korean restaurant online.
Shen Dang’s dark gaze fell on Qiao Xi’s face, "Can we go public when we return home this time?"
Qiao Xi didn’t even look up.
She was busy looking at photos taken at the concert.
Who would have thought that Fairy Qiao, a big star, was also a fan?
After the film festival ended, Qiao Xi didn’t hide her relationship with Shen Dang, yet none of the rumors about them emerged online.
They were just in country F for the photoshoot, causing matters to be postponed.
Satisfied, Shen Dang smiled, "Then I’ll handle this matter."
Her phone suddenly rang.
It was a call from Qu Jiashu.
"Paula told me Xixi went to country F, are you with her?"
Shen Dang hummed lazily, "Mhm, what’s up?"
"When are you coming back? I’m treating everyone at Tan Garden, and I have something to announce."
Shen Dang casually tapped on the table, "When are you treating?"
Qu Jiashu said, "As soon as everyone’s here. Just waiting for the two of you, come back after work."
"What’s up?" Qiao Xi looked up blankly.
Shen Dang placed his phone back on the table, hand supporting his chin, "Jiashu’s asking when we’re returning. He’s got something to tell everyone."
Shen Dang clicked his tongue lightly, "I heard a rumor; Jiashu is going to marry the heiress of Wanrun Real Estate."
"What?" Qiao Xi was startled, "Marry?"
That was quite sudden.
Why would Jiashu suddenly get married?
Qiao Xi hadn’t heard anything, but Shen Dang heard a rumor, so it must be mostly true.
Qiao Xi frowned slightly, "Is it because of Baola?"
She realized his feelings for Baola only when Qu Jiashu confessed to Xie Baola.
They had been friends for many years, and Qiao Xi never noticed Qu Jiashu had such thoughts.
Shen Dang smirked slightly, "This is Jiashu’s decision; it’s unrelated to anyone else."
Qiao Xi was silent for a few seconds, "Does he like that heiress?"
Shen Dang spoke indifferently, "If she isn’t the person he wants, does it still matter whether he likes her or not?"
Qiao Xi didn’t know how to argue with that.
In this world, sometimes people can’t help themselves.
"But Jiashu, with his status, doesn’t need to marry for alliances, right?"
"Since he wants to get married, he must have made his decision. We can’t be sure if it’s about marriage yet; we’ll see when we get back."
The two returned to the hotel.
Qiao Xi couldn’t help sending Xie Baola a message: [Did you know Jiashu is getting married?]
Xie Baola replied quickly: [He is getting married? To whom?]
It seemed Xie Baola didn’t know yet.
[Qiao Xi: I’m not a hundred percent sure about this matter yet.]
[Xie Baola: I’ll ask him.]
[Qiao Xi: Never mind, let him tell us when he’s ready; I’ll be returning home with Shen Dang tomorrow.]
Seeing Qiao Xi checking her phone as soon as she returned, Shen Dang walked over and held her hand, but he didn’t take her phone away.
His voice was low and inexplicably seductive, "Chatting with someone?"
He whispered in her ear, and as his breath sprayed over, Qiao Xi felt her ears heat up.
She pretended to nonchalantly increase their distance, her voice steady, "Baola."
Qiao Xi looked up at him, puzzled.
"Let’s do something else."
Qiao Xi became alert in an instant.
Shen Dang laughed helplessly, "I haven’t even said anything, and you’re refusing so quickly?"
Qiao Xi: "No matter what you say, I don’t want to."
Shen Dang mockingly said, "You agreed before, and now you don’t want to? Teacher Qiao, aren’t you going back on your word?"
Qiao Xi was momentarily stunned by the nickname.
Shen Dang looked genuinely innocent, "I was just going to ask whether I can decide how we go public?"
Qiao Xi was speechless, "Didn’t I already agree that you’d take charge?"
He feigned ignorance.
She dismissively said, "Then if you say so, let it be. I’ll handle this matter when I think about how to go public."
Wasn’t she clearly provoking him by saying that?
Shen Dang suddenly bit her earlobe.
Qiao Xi winced in pain, "Shen Dang! Are your teeth itchy?"
He said it nonchalantly.
Qiao Xi felt like hitting him.
"Since we’ve discussed everything, let’s just do it."
Before Qiao Xi could say anything, Shen Dang hoisted her up and carried her into the bathroom.
Tonight was bound to be another restless night.
As the plane landed in Hai City, Shen Dang and Qiao Xi went straight to Tan Garden.
It was still unclear what Qu Jiashu would announce to everyone.