T/N:
666 is often used to express the idea that “everything goes smoothly” or “all is well”. It’s a popular phrase used to wish someone good luck or success, especially in informal online communities.
Chapter 27:
“Would you like some more chocolate?”
“Yes.”
Qin Ai hand-fed Zuo Bian another piece of chocolate, which she accepted with a happy “ahh.”
The sweet and smooth chocolate melted in her mouth, the sweetness seeping into her heart.
However, Zuo Bian couldn’t help but wonder, do normal friends kiss? But Qin Ai had said those words earlier, wouldn’t it seem awkward and petty if she asked about it now?
“Qin Ai, can we have dinner together tonight?” Zuo Bian wanted to spend more time with Qin Ai.
Qin Ai glanced at her watch. “I still have some work to do, it might take two to three hours.”
Zuo Bian took out her phone from her bag and smiled brightly. “I can play games while I wait for you.”
“Okay.” Qin Ai got up and walked to her desk, quickly immersing herself in work.
Zuo Bian was quite busy on set, only having two to three hours in the evening to play games. Now that she finally had a three-day break, she couldn’t resist the urge to indulge in gaming.
However, as she played, Zuo Bian couldn’t help but glance up at Qin Ai from time to time. Every time she looked up, Qin Ai was either on the phone or reviewing and signing documents.
Zuo Bian’s mind wandered for a while, thinking about how beautiful Qin Ai looked when she was focused.
As a bystander, 555 could see things much more clearly than Zuo Bian. This Qin Ai was a total wolf in sheep’s clothing! Deceiving innocent girls without even blinking.
And Zuo Bian was completely smitten, her rose-colored glasses thicker than ever.
【Host, Host, your hero is about to die! Look at Qin Ai later!】
555 anxiously watched the game interface on the phone screen, wishing it could play for Zuo Bian, but it was a gaming noob and could only offer useless commentary.
‘Oh, okay.’ Zuo Bian finally snapped back to reality, making a series of impressive moves that amazed her teammates.
After finishing the game, Zuo Bian felt that it was distracting her from watching Qin Ai, so she switched to another game.
This game was called ×× Nikki, the most popular dress-up card mobile game. As a wealthy player with no concept of money, Zuo Bian couldn’t understand the complaints of other players.
A new event had just started, and Zuo Bian bought several 648 yuan packs without hesitation. She even made a comment that would make others envious.
‘It would be great if there were a 1296 yuan pack, or even a 2592 yuan pack. That way, I could just buy one or two and be done.’ (648 yuan is approximately $95-$100 USD)
【Host, please stop talking, your words will make others jealous. Wuwuwu, I’m so envious of you. Every time I complete a mission, I can only save a few thousand points. Rich lady Xiao Bianbian, can I call you Mom?】
‘I’m a human, you’re a system. There’s a reproductive barrier. Logically speaking, I can’t be your mother.’ Zuo Bian analyzed seriously.
【Just kidding. But it seems you’re still a bit behind the times, Host.】
‘Behind the times? Then what should I do?’
【Hmm… let me think. Why don’t you read some novels!】
555 didn’t dare to admit that it wanted to read novels itself. Systems needed to use points to exchange for things like novels, comics, and movies from the mall. 555 didn’t want to spend its points, so it wanted to trick Zuo Bian into reading novels so it could read along.
【This novel, “The CEO’s Runaway Bride,” seems pretty good!】
Zuo Bian wasn’t as easily fooled as before. She questioned, ‘But this book seems to be from 2012. Shouldn’t I read something more recent if I want to keep up with the times?’
【Ahem, you don’t understand. Think about Qin Ai’s identity.】
‘CEO.’ Zuo Bian replied.
【Exactly! So you should read this novel and learn from its essence. The Green Tea Handbook is great, but you should also read other books, discarding the dross and selecting the essence.】
Zuo Bian’s eyes lit up in understanding. ‘555, you’re right, I’ll start reading now.’
【Yes! Go read it!】
555’s preferences could be seen from the chuunibyou game nickname it gave Zuo Bian. That’s right, 555 loved cheesy and over-the-top Mary Sue stories. The cheesier, the better.
Zuo Bian was amazed by the novel. The plot challenged her worldview. There was a recurring scene that gave her a new understanding of “shutting up.”
Every time the female lead said something the CEO didn’t want to hear, she would be forcefully kissed. The female lead initially pretended to be unwilling, but in reality, she was ecstatic.
【Host, this is important, highlight it, there will be a test later.】
‘Okay, I’ve noted it down.’
Time flew by as Zuo Bian and 555 read the novel together. Three hours passed in the blink of an eye.
Qin Ai picked up her jacket and walked towards Zuo Bian. “Let’s go, I’ll take you to dinner.”
“Okay.” Zuo Bian quickly put her phone back into her bag, which was filled with drinks.
Qin Ai looked at Zuo Bian’s bag, and from the way it swayed, she could tell it wasn’t light.
“Do you want me to carry your bag for you?” Qin Ai offered her hand.
Zuo Bian remembered what the Green Tea Handbook said: Let the other person do small things for you, like carrying your bag, buying you drinks, or fixing your computer. This would increase intimacy and show your vulnerability and dependence on them.
“Okay, thank you, Qin Ai.” Zuo Bian took off her bag and handed it to Qin Ai.
The moment Qin Ai took the bag, her wrist sank. Her expression faltered for a moment.
“You carry this heavy bag around all the time?” Qin Ai asked.
Zuo Bian nodded with a smile. “Yes, it’s filled with my favorite drinks. By the way, let me recommend this bag to you. It might look small, but it can hold ten cartons of drinks.”
Assuming each carton of drink was 250 ml and had the same density as water, ten cartons would weigh at least five kilograms.
Zuo Bian was different from ordinary people. Qin Ai had known this from the moment they first met. In Qin Ai’s eyes, all these differences translated into cuteness.
A faint smile appeared in Qin Ai’s eyes. “You love drinks so much, do you want me to buy you a beverage factory so you can have your own personal supply?”
Zuo Bian’s eyes widened in surprise. She asked excitedly, “Really?”
Qin Ai had obviously considered whether to act on her words. She said, “Of course, after all, you’re my best friend.”
When she said the word “friend,” Qin Ai’s tone was particularly light, as if she wasn’t talking about a friend, but a lover.
However, Zuo Bian was completely immersed in the joy of soon owning a beverage factory that would exclusively supply her with drinks. She didn’t notice the intimacy in Qin Ai’s tone.
【Host 666, Qin Ai 666, as expected of a CEO. Money is no object.】
Except that buying a beverage factory didn’t sound as romantic as buying a candy factory, everything was perfect!
Qin Ai carried Zuo Bian’s bag for her, and they walked side by side into the elevator.
Naturally, Qin Ai and Zuo Bian took the CEO’s private elevator, so there was no one else inside. Not many people had seen Zuo Bian coming to see Qin Ai, but the news that a fairy-like girl had visited President Qin and even stayed in her office for several hours spread quickly.
Everyone knew how unapproachable their President Qin was. Even Miss Lin Qingqing, who was rumored to be President Qin’s childhood friend, was only granted a brief meeting before being sent away. Yet, another girl, whose name they didn’t even know, was not only personally received by President Qin, but she also stayed in her office for so long.
According to President Qin’s secretary, President Qin’s expression towards the girl was incredibly gentle.
There must be some unknown secret! This was President Qin, the Cold-Faced Yama, when had she ever been gentle, especially towards a young girl?
Unfortunately, although they were curious, Qin Ai didn’t give them a chance to confirm their suspicions. She took Zuo Bian directly to the underground parking lot without even calling her driver.
Outside of work hours, Qin Ai didn’t like to be disturbed by anyone. Even if she had nothing to do, she preferred to be alone. But things were different now.
“What do you want to eat?” Qin Ai asked.
Zuo Bian thought for a moment and said, “Let’s go to the restaurant where you first took me to dinner. I really like the food there.”
The corner of Qin Ai’s lips curved up. “Okay.”
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In Yanyuxuan, the private room at Nancheng Residence, Zuo Bian was ordering food. She ordered half of Qin Ai’s favorite dishes and half of her own.
“Okay, that’s all.” Zuo Bian put down the menu.
The waitress in a cheongsam noted down the order, then bowed and left the room.
Zuo Bian noticed that Qin Ai’s gaze lingered on the waitress’s curvy figure for a few seconds. For some reason, she felt a pang of jealousy.
“Does she have a good figure?”
Qin Ai smiled and nodded. “Mm, not bad.”
Zuo Bian felt even more uncomfortable. She asked again, “Really good?”
“Really—”
Before Qin Ai could finish her sentence, Zuo Bian covered her lips with her own. Zuo Bian didn’t know how to kiss properly, she just pressed her lips against Qin Ai’s.
“I don’t want to hear you talk.”
Qin Ai covered her lower face with her hand, chuckling softly. “Then I won’t talk about it.”
Actually, Qin Ai wasn’t looking at the waitress, but at the cheongsam she was wearing. She was imagining how beautiful Zuo Bian would look in a cheongsam.
Unfortunately, Zuo Bian was a jealous person. Without understanding the situation, she started brewing and drinking her own vinegar (a Chinese idiom for being jealous).
However, Qin Ai wasn’t much better. Her jealousy could be said to be even stronger.
“Will you come see me when I’m back on set?”
Qin Ai playfully replied, “I’m very busy, I probably won’t have time. I have a lot of people to meet, you might have to wait in line.”
“Is Lin Qingqing among those people?”
Zuo Bian picked up a slice of lemon from her drink and popped it into her mouth. The sourness made her teeth ache, and her face scrunched up.
“S…”
Zuo Bian forced Qin Ai to shut up again. Qin Ai licked Zuo Bian’s lips and chuckled. “So sour.”
Zuo Bian sulked and ignored Qin Ai, opening her bag and taking out a carton of Wangzai milk.
Drink this Wangzai, forget about that guy.
So sweet, not sour at all.
Zuo Bian puffed up her cheeks and finished the carton of Wangzai in two gulps.
Qin Ai reached out and wiped the milk from the corner of Zuo Bian’s lips. “But we have a good relationship, so I’ve decided to give you special treatment. Whenever you want to see me, I’ll put you first.”
Hearing Qin Ai’s words, Zuo Bian couldn’t help but smile.
“Here, this is for you.” Zuo Bian gave Qin Ai her beloved Wangzai milk.
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