A white latest-model Audi steadily parked in the underground parking lot of Beiyuan. As the car door opened, Ji Niandong gracefully stepped out in high heels. Official source is NoveI★Fire.net
She wore a strapless apricot long dress, exuding an air of nobility and elegance. Holding a small purse and with long hair casually draped over one side, she walked into the private room wearing sunglasses.
Shen Congjun stood up excitedly the moment he saw her.
The last time he saw her here, she had also left him impressed, but back then, her demeanor was still gentle and soft.
Now, as she took off her sunglasses, there was a distinct aloofness and a newfound strong aura about her.
It seemed this woman suddenly became untouchable, making him feel insignificant and unable to hide.
"Sit down!" Ji Niandong casually commanded as she took her seat, slightly turning her body facing him, appearing unattainably high.
Shen Congjun sat down, swallowed a gulp, and was about to speak when the waiter came with the menu. Ji Niandong took it directly, ordered according to her liking, and then handed the menu back to the waiter.
"Did you bring your card?" Ji Niandong asked directly.
Shen Congjun nodded awkwardly, "I did, Tongtong, what did you want to see me for today?"
Recently, she’s been treating him coldly and avoiding him, so her initiative took him by surprise.
"I didn’t bring my card, so you’re treating this time!" she replied indifferently.
"Alright, alright, I’ll treat! Tongtong, what did you want to talk about? Lingling told me you urgently wanted to see me, and she said it was good news, asking me to wait for you here!"
Was it because it was good news that she came?!
Ji Niandong chuckled softly, "What have you been up to lately?"
She scrutinized him; his previously slightly puffy face was now even more swollen, even his once-fit physique was starting to fall apart.
Seemingly aware of her gaze, Shen Congjun quickly said, "I haven’t had any events recently, ate a bit too much, but I’ll start working out again soon! By the way..." he looked up and asked, "Tongtong, do you know if Yi Tai’s manager is in need of anyone lately?"
He doesn’t dare to hope for Ada anymore, as long as there’s a manager to take care of him, it’s a blessing!
"How would I know!" her voice showed no emotion, but it wasn’t dismissive either.
"Can you ask around for me? You’re really famous now, Tongtong, does your play need any more roles? I heard they’re still casting for supporting roles, can you..."
"Who did you hear that from?" Ji Niandong interrupted him directly, "Then ask them, I don’t know!"
Her vaguely familiar attitude made Shen Congjun restless, unsure of how to continue the conversation, and eventually he had to circle back to his starting point, asking, "Tongtong, what did you call me here for?"
He began to observe her warily, and just then a waiter arrived with their order. After everything was served, Ji Niandong poured him a glass of wine, clinked glasses, and Shen Congjun asked, "You didn’t order anything I like to eat? And why are you drinking wine?"
"Does it matter what you like to eat? And why can’t I drink wine?" Ji Niandong looked at him with a smile, though there was a faint chill in that smile, "Are you afraid I’ll get in another car accident after drinking?"
"You know and you’re still drinking?!" Shen Congjun’s expression changed, "Girls should drink less; who knows when someone might take advantage of them after they’ve had a drink!"
"Indeed!" she didn’t refute, "But sometimes it’s not just after drinking that someone gets taken advantage of, for instance, how come I don’t remember texting Judy to give you the spot in the Star-Making Project?"
Shen Congjun was completely taken aback, his eyes widening as he looked at her, "Tongtong, you... what do you mean by that?"