Chapter 142 - The Director Behind the Scenes? (Part One)

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“Qitong, you still need to be careful with that Wang Liang guy. Judging by the way he left today, it seems like he’s out for revenge.” I smiled as I watched Chu Qitong elegantly swirling her wine glass with slender fingers. “Shall I ask Li Dabiao to have a few men protect you?”

“Hmph, I’m not afraid at all. Didn’t you forget what you used to call me?” Chu Qitong shot me a sweet glance, pouting playfully. “Even you can’t handle me, so Wang Liang certainly doesn’t stand a chance. Alright, alright, don’t think about him anymore. It’s my fault anyway. After a few days, when he cools down, I’ll call and apologize.”

“You still want to keep in touch with him?” My face immediately grew stern. “No more calls to him from now on.”

“Ha ha…” Seeing my serious expression, Chu Qitong burst into laughter, clutching her stomach. “Xiao Qiang, I never realized you get jealous like this. It’s actually adorable… hahaha…”

“Anyway, no more calls to him. If you want to call, call me instead.” I stared at her in disbelief before grinning mischievously. “Hehe, I’ve been running around all day for you and I’m exhausted. If you pull stunts like today again, I might just have to spank you.”

“Stop it!” Chu Qitong’s cheeks flushed as she opened her mouth to protest, but her phone suddenly rang from inside her bag. She quickly bent down to read the message. I chuckled, “Who are you texting now? Don’t tell me it’s that Wang guy?”

“No way, don’t be ridiculous. Who else would I be texting? That’s a secret! I can’t tell you.” She smiled sweetly and brushed her hair from her forehead. Her beautiful face captivated me once again. Why hadn’t I noticed how enchanting this little sorceress was before? Could it be that night in the capital transformed her into a more womanly woman?

Faintly, the roar of a car engine drifted through the window. I knew it had to be Baldy arriving. I immediately smiled at Chu Qitong. “Qitong, do you like flowers?”

“Flowers? Of course! Every woman loves flowers. Why? Are you going to give me some?” She looked at me with a proud smile. “Don’t underestimate me. I’ve received enough flowers to fill a whole car!”

“Hehe, if you like them, of course I’ll give you some. But since you’ve already got so many, giving you more might not mean much. Well, maybe I won’t bother…” I shrugged, feigning helplessness.

“Don’t…” Hearing that, she quickly waved her tiny hands with a pout. “I don’t care about flowers from anyone else. Flowers from you… they’re different.”

“How are they different? Aren’t all flowers the same?” Suddenly, I realized teasing Chu Qitong was such fun. “Alright, alright, you’ve seen plenty of flowers anyway. Just forget I said anything.”

“You… Xiao Qiang, I really like you. No matter what it is, if it’s from you, I love it…” She grew anxious, jumping up from her seat and running over to me, wrapping her arms around my neck in a coquettish embrace. “Xiao Qiang, you’ve never given me anything before. Will you give me a red rose tonight?”

“Tonight?” I hesitated. “Tonight won’t work. How about another day? The flower market is far from here, and driving there takes a long time. Let’s wait until I’m passing by next time, okay?” I tried to keep a straight face, but inside I was laughing. Let her taste a little of her own medicine.

“Oh…” She looked a little disappointed but nodded. Her subtle fragrance made me momentarily dazed. “Alright, but don’t forget to give me flowers next time. No, wait, don’t forget is fine too. I’m not forcing you, Xiao Qiang. As long as you love me, I’m truly satisfied.”

Looking at this beautiful girl, utterly lost in love, my heart ached slightly. What a wonderful girl—thoughtful and considerate in every way. Was this still the proud and arrogant heiress? The cold little enchantress? I tenderly pinched her soft cheek and whispered, “Qitong, you don’t have to force yourself to be my woman to be happy. I don’t like it when you compromise for me, understand?”

“But…” Chu Qitong seemed about to say something more, but I took her hand and stopped her. “The night is beautiful tonight. Let’s go outside and see if the moon is out. If we’re lucky, we might even catch a shooting star to make a wish.”

“Mm…” She saw I was deliberately cutting her off, so she obediently let me hold her hand. Together, we left the dining table to stand by the fan-shaped window of the VIP room. Our eyes gazed out toward the distant night sky. Unfortunately, being downtown, the city lights drowned out the stars. Not a single shooting star or star was visible—only a huge moon hung solitary in the night.

“Hehe, Xiao Qiang, there are no stars,” Chu Qitong teased, casting a coquettish glance my way. “No shooting stars, but the moon is really big.”

I nodded silently, my mood turning somber. She noticed my expression and quickly grew concerned. “Xiao Qiang, what’s wrong? I wasn’t laughing at you. It’s okay if there are no shooting stars—don’t be like this…”

“Qitong, tonight is a night for both of us to remember. I can’t offer grand declarations or promises, but I know we have a long road ahead together. You are my woman. Will you share this moment with me?” I turned to her with a serious face.

“Yes, I will. A hundred times yes. Xiao Qiang, you must be worried about Xinxin, right? Actually…” She looked anxious to explain, but I covered her mouth with my hand.

“If you’re willing, then good. I’ll give you a night unlike any other. Now close your eyes.” I smiled tenderly. Poor Chu Qitong thought I was going to kiss her; her delicate face flushed crimson. Still, she obediently closed her eyes. Tonight, she was like a tamed wildcat, utterly in love with me to the point of no return.

I gently cupped her face and turned her toward the window, then withdrew my hands. “Okay, open your eyes, Qitong. I believe you’ll never forget this moment in your life.”

Slowly, Chu Qitong’s bright eyes opened. She looked out toward the small square directly opposite the restaurant’s main entrance. Her breath quickened as she stared in disbelief, her body stiffening and trembling slightly. One hand covered her mouth, the other clenched tightly over her elegant evening dress, yet she couldn’t hide her rapid breathing or pounding heart. Tears welled in her eyes—tears of joy and happiness.

A sea of flowers—thousands of red roses. Ten black cars lined up perfectly in the square outside the restaurant, each with its trunk open. Inside each trunk, thousands of roses formed massive hearts. At the center of each heart was a single character, together spelling out a sentence: “Chu Qitong, I love you for a lifetime.”