Chapter 46
555, being terrible at naming, could only say:
【I think we should leave this question to Qin Ai.】
By this time, 555 had returned to Zuo Bian’s mind.
Lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, Zuo Bian said, “555, you’re right, let’s ask Qin Ai. But will she think I’m being too hasty? After all, we’re still sisters, and I’m already thinking about our children’s names.”
555: Please stop using the word “sisters”!
After complaining internally, 555 suddenly realized that the word “sisters” was the essence of the Green Tea Handbook, the handbook it had given to Zuo Bian.
Okay, it couldn’t complain. Sisters it was. Sisters were more exciting.
【Host, don’t worry, Qin Ai will definitely be willing to have children with you. Same-sex reproduction technology is very advanced in this world. Hmm?】
Noticing the lack of response, 555 felt a bit awkward. Then it saw that its host was already asleep.
Zuo Bian lay peacefully in bed, a tranquil smile on her beautiful face. It was evident that she was having a good dream.
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Early the next morning, Zuo Bian woke up just as the first rays of dawn appeared on the horizon.
She quickly washed up, got dressed, had breakfast, grabbed the gifts she had bought while shopping for cake ingredients yesterday, and then went to a flower shop.
“Miss, your 99 red roses.” The florist handed the bouquet to Zuo Bian with a sweet smile.
“Mm, thank you.” Zuo Bian took the roses.
Why give red roses for a birthday? Because Zuo Bian felt that red roses perfectly represented her current feelings.
Her heart was overflowing with passionate emotions, as if they would burst out of her chest at any moment.
And 99? Because Zuo Bian wanted to be with Qin Ai forever.
So, there was nothing wrong with giving 99 red roses for a birthday. Even 555 gave her a thumbs-up, praising her high level of skill.
Before, it was heart-shaped chocolates, and now it was red roses. Especially since she seemed so innocent and genuine, but in reality, she had already made all the right moves.
Zuo Bian got into the car with the roses and called Qin Tian.
Qin Tian said that he and his mother had already left with the cake and would arrive at the Qin Group building in twenty minutes.
Zuo Bian sent a “Everything is going smoothly” emoji and then giggled, hugging the roses.
【Host, you’re truly in love. Sigh, I wonder when this system, single for hundreds of years, will find true love.】
Zuo Bian comforted it, ‘555, don’t be discouraged. A cute system like you will definitely find true love.’
[True love, ribbit! True love, ribbit! ]
Zuo Bian wanted to see Qin Ai right now, but in reality, Qin Ai wouldn’t be at work for another forty minutes.
Out of boredom, Zuo Bian folded a paper rose and placed it on the bouquet. ‘Little Frog, count how many roses there are.’
[Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… 95, 96, 97, 98, 99…] Little Frog got stuck at the end, unable to continue counting.
【100! It’s 100!】555 was anxious for Little Frog.
[I can’t, ribbit. I’ll never be able to count to 100, ribbit, unless Xiao Bianbian becomes the 100th, ribbit.]
【Did you really eat people? I didn’t know you were such a bloodthirsty frog! I misjudged you!】
[No, ribbit! I didn’t eat them, ribbit! They were eaten by the Mas—] Little Frog was suddenly cut off, as if by an invisible force. It hopped around anxiously.
[I won’t harm you, ribbit! I like you, ribbit! Xiao Bianbian, I’ll protect you from Master, ribbit! ]
Zuo Bian comforted Little Frog. ‘Thank you, Little Frog, I trust you. 555, can you detect any danger? ‘
【No, Host. You’ll live a long and happy life in this world. It’s your destiny to be happy and carefree.】
‘What about Qin Ai?’ Zuo Bian asked.
【Of course, she’ll have the same fate as you. The Book of Fate says you’ll grow old together.】
Zuo Bian smiled. ‘Then I’m relieved.’
However, there was still a question lingering in her mind: Who was Little Frog’s master? Zuo Bian had a feeling that she would meet this master soon.
After all that commotion, the time that had seemed so long suddenly flew by.
Zuo Bian entered the Qin Group building with the gifts and roses, asking the receptionist to keep her arrival a secret.
The receptionist immediately understood upon seeing what Zuo Bian was carrying and nodded. “Don’t worry, Miss Zuo, we won’t tell anyone.”
“Mm, thank you.” Zuo Bian’s smile was as radiant as blooming flowers, making everything around her pale in comparison.
The receptionists stared at Zuo Bian’s retreating figure, mesmerized, until she disappeared. Only then did they regain their ability to speak.
Zuo Bian entered Qin Ai’s private elevator and smoothly met up with Qin Tian, who had already arrived.
Seeing Tian Yumeng calmly drinking tea in the lounge, Zuo Bian greeted her with a smile. “Hello, Auntie.”
Qin Tian glanced at his Peppa Pig wristwatch and pulled Zuo Bian towards Qin Ai’s office. “Older Sister Zuo Bian, we need to hide quickly! Sister will be here soon.”
“But…” Zuo Bian instinctively looked back at Qin’s mother, who was still sitting there, wondering why she didn’t need to hide.
Qin Tian dragged Zuo Bian, who was holding the roses, into Qin Ai’s office. His eyes darted around, and then they lit up as he spotted something.
“Older Sister Zuo Bian, I found the perfect hiding spot!”
Zuo Bian had a bad feeling about this. She realized that Qin Tian’s unreliability was on par with his gaming skills.
Qin Tian opened the refrigerator and took out all the drinks, one by one. After emptying it, he excitedly beckoned Zuo Bian over.
“Older Sister Zuo Bian, come here! This refrigerator is big enough to hide both of us!”
Zuo Bian hesitated, seeing Qin Tian’s excitement, she didn’t want to dampen his spirits.
Seeing her hesitation, Qin Tian tried to persuade her. “Older Sister Zuo Bian, think about it, it’s summer now, we can cool off in the refrigerator, it’s killing two birds with one stone! Come on in. Sister doesn’t like drinks, she definitely won’t open the refrigerator.”
Zuo Bian held up the bouquet of roses. “But what about these roses?”
Qin Tian said anxiously, “Don’t worry about the roses, Older Sister Zuo Bian, hurry up and come in! We need to hide before Sister arrives!”
Zuo Bian put down the roses and reluctantly walked towards the refrigerator. Qin Tian urged her again, and she quickly got inside.
Qin Tian pulled the refrigerator door closed. Cold air instantly enveloped Zuo Bian’s exposed skin.
Since it was for storing drinks, the temperature inside the refrigerator was around 5-8 degrees Celsius. It was a bit chilly for the two of them, but not freezing.
Not long after they got inside, they heard the office door open.
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As usual, Qin Ai woke up early. She had finished all her urgent tasks and could finally relax for a while. But she still put on her suit, did her makeup, and headed to the company.
Judging by her expression, she didn’t look like someone who had been stood up. Instead, she looked like she was about to encounter something good.
Her assistant, sitting in the passenger seat, discreetly observed Qin Ai’s face through the rearview mirror, further confirming that their CEO was in a good mood today.
President Qin wasn’t as intimidating as before. The assistant, emboldened, asked, “President Qin, you seem to be in a good mood today.”
Qin Ai rested her chin on her hand, her palm covering her lips. “Not bad.”
Her hidden lips were clearly curved into a smile. The assistant thought she was either seeing things or going crazy. Was their demon king CEO actually smiling?
“But President Qin, aren’t you supposed to be resting today? Why did you suddenly ask us to pick you up for work?”
Qin Ai said, “Just taking a walk, consider it exercise. And… ‘You’? Do I look that old?”
The assistant noticed Qin Ai’s furrowed brows and felt her heart skip a beat. The demon king was still the demon king, her mood unpredictable, switching from smiling to frowning in an instant.
“Of course not! You look very young, President Qin. Beautiful and powerful, that’s your trademark!”
“‘You’ again?” Qin Ai’s finger traced her lips, her eyes lowered, her long eyelashes casting a shadow that hid her emotions.
The assistant wanted to slap herself. Why did she have to say “you”?
“You, President Qin, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Your aura is two meters tall, your legs are unmatched, even the most popular actresses in the entertainment industry can’t compare to a single finger of yours!” The assistant blurted out the entire sentence in one breath, almost choking herself.
Qin Ai shook her head. “There are still people in the entertainment industry who are more beautiful than me. Zuo Bian is quite pretty.”
The assistant blinked, seemingly understanding something. She quickly started praising Zuo Bian, her words so exaggerated that it was as if Zuo Bian was a celestial being descended from heaven.
Observing the change in Qin Ai’s expression, the assistant secretly sighed in relief.
When they arrived at the company, the assistant, driven by her strong survival instincts, continued praising Zuo Bian non-stop, all the way until Qin Ai entered her office.
As soon as Qin Ai entered her office, she saw the roses on the sofa. The roses were blooming beautifully, their color as vibrant as fire.
Underneath the coffee table in front of the sofa was a colorful cake box, and next to the refrigerator were dozens of drink bottles covered in condensation.
In an instant, Qin Ai guessed where Zuo Bian and Qin Tian were hiding. A smile played on her lips as she sat down in her chair.
“Continue.”
The assistant, her throat dry from talking for so long, licked her lips and continued, “Although Miss Zuo’s ‘Ascending to Immortality’ hasn’t officially aired yet, I can already see her natural talent for acting from the trailer and behind-the-scenes footage. She perfectly portrayed the kind, strong, and determined female lead from the novel. I still remember her gaze in the character poster…”
Zuo Bian, hiding in the refrigerator, blinked, wondering if she was really as good as the assistant described.
“Older Sister Zuo Bian, Sister’s assistant is praising you! She has good taste, as expected of Sister’s assistant.”
Zuo Bian put a finger to her lips. “Shh, be quiet, don’t let them find us.”
After saying that, Zuo Bian felt a pang of guilt. She remembered the drinks Qin Tian had thrown out. Their hiding spot was probably too obvious…
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