Marrying the Divorced Female Protagonist O After Transmigrating into a Book - Chapter 26

Zhao Xinyu was still interviewing editors at 12 PM and finally went to lunch after 1 PM. The company had a cafeteria, but Zhao Xinyu missed it because she was busy late. Driving, Zhao Xinyu casually went to a restaurant and ordered two dishes. While waiting for the food, Zhao Xinyu opened her phone, preparing to watch Sun Qianyi’s dance videos. She plugged in her earphones and saw a message from Sun Qianyi that was sent a long time ago.

She unplugged the earphones and called her: The number you have dialed is currently switched off…

Gasp.

I don’t know why she has her phone off. Zhao Xinyu sent her a message: I was busy with hiring and didn’t check my messages. I’m eating lunch now. Sister, text me back when you see this.

She plugged the earphones back into her phone, opened the documents, and clicked on the first video to start watching.

In a corner of the small shop, Zhao Xinyu ate her meal with a silly, knowing smile while looking at her phone, shoveling rice into her mouth one bite at a time.

It was unclear whether the food was delicious, the phone was engaging, or if the combination of eating and watching the phone pleased this beautiful girl.

After eating, Zhao Xinyu drove back to the company to find Zhao Xuan. She needed to discuss the movie’s release time, the movie’s trailer, and the final cut details with Zhao Xuan. Editors need more than just technical skills. Zhao Xinyu valued their understanding of film and television, their aesthetic sense, and more, as seen through their work. Every editor has their own set of editing techniques. Zhao Xinyu only kept 3 people out of the many applicants.

Zhang Yue mentioned that many more people would come in for interviews tomorrow and the day after. Zhao Xinyu acknowledged this. She still intended to personally oversee the interviews.

The 3 editors would start working at the Zhao Group in three days. Zhang Yue would arrange an office area for them to use temporarily. Once the new company matters were finalized, the editors would move there.

When the editors start work, she will have them cut the promotional trailer first. She discussed the movie’s release time with Zhao Xuan. She also asked Zhao Xuan for the contact information for the online video streaming sites.

After the movie is released, streaming it online later can continuously increase traffic. This will help the public know she has started a company, which will be beneficial when recruiting artists and investing in future film and television projects.

After chatting with Zhao Xuan, Zhao Xinyu followed Zhang Yue downstairs to choose an office floor. The entire Zhao corporate high-rise hadn’t been fully utilized; some floors were still vacant. Her brother’s office was on the top floor. Zhao Xinyu didn’t like being that high up.

She chose the 9th floor. The interior decoration was excellent. The employee work area was spacious, and desks and chairs were already installed, requiring only hardware purchases.

Zhao Xinyu looked at Zhang Yue, pursing her lips, feeling a little embarrassed: “Zhang Yue, I have to bother you again. Could you purchase the computers and office supplies?”

After working with Miss Zhao, Zhang Yue found her to be a meticulous and serious person. The questions Miss Zhao posed during the secretary and editor interviews were very professional. Zhang Yue had noted positive feedback on the résumés of those who could answer. Seeing the people Miss Zhao kept, Zhang Yue thought Miss Zhao was quite impressive.

She wondered if Mr. Zhao knew about this discovery. “It’s no trouble. Miss Zhao’s business is my business.”

“Thank you! I’ll have my brother give you a bonus once the company matters are sorted out.”

“That sounds great.” Zhang Yue smiled happily and said.

Pfft, who doesn’t love money?!

After completing most of the tasks, Zhao Xinyu sent a message to her brother: Brother, I’m leaving now~

Zhao Xuan: Good.

Leaving the company, Zhao Xinyu drove to Sun Qianyi’s studio to pick her up.

After lunch, Sun Qianyi turned off her phone. She had a meeting in the afternoon with Cai Luo to discuss the studio’s artists and her performance in a few days.

After the meeting, Sun Qianyi picked up her phone and continued to practice dancing without turning it back on. Around 5 PM, Sun Qianyi went upstairs to shower and change clothes, heading out with Cai Luo to meet a client.

The dinner appointment tonight was unavoidable. She and Cai Luo drove to a restaurant on the east side of City A.

When Zhao Xinyu arrived at the studio, Sun Qianyi was already gone. She called her phone, and it was off. She asked Su Ke and learned they had a dinner engagement that night.

Zhao Xinyu suddenly remembered Cai Luo and called her. After waiting nearly a minute, the call connected.

“Hello? Zhao Xinyu, why are you calling me?” Cai Luo asked curiously. She and Sun Qianyi were currently having dinner with a client. Sun Qianyi was sitting right next to the client, so it wasn’t easy to lean in and tell Sun Qianyi that Zhao Xinyu was calling. She excused herself, saying it was urgent, and stepped out to take the call.

“Qianyi’s phone is off, and I can’t reach her. I went to the studio, and you weren’t there. Su Ke said you have a dinner engagement tonight. Where is it?”

Cai Luo was surprised. Sun Qianyi’s phone is off again? “Do you want to come over now?”

“Can’t I come now?!” Who knows who the other party is? It’s better to get there sooner!

“That’s not what I mean. Don’t misunderstand. We just started eating with the client, so it might not look good if you arrive right away. I’ll send you the address, and you can wait outside first.” It’s good if she comes over. Meng Qingqing has been pestering Sun Qianyi again ever since she divorced Lin Fanchen.

Unlike before Sun Qianyi married Lin Fanchen, when she used to send flowers every day to pursue her, now she finds every opportunity to have dinner with Sun Qianyi.

This is the fifth dinner. If they can’t reach a definitive conclusion, there’s no need for future dinners! So what if they lose an investor!

“I understand. Send me the address first.”

“Okay.” Hanging up the phone, Cai Luo sent her the address and the private room location. Putting her phone away, she returned to the room.

Looking at the address Cai Luo sent, Zhao Xinyu immediately frowned. Dinner is fine, but choosing such a distant location must mean they have ulterior motives!

She started the car. Following the address on the GPS, Zhao Xinyu sped up for the first time.

Arriving at the restaurant, Zhao Xinyu found a spot near the entrance and sat down. She hadn’t eaten dinner yet, so she looked at the menu and casually ordered a set meal without looking closely. The entrance is the only way in, so I can answer Cai Luo’s call at any time.

After Cai Luo entered the room, she immediately got angry! Meng Qingqing, this shameless woman, is indeed up to no good. In the few minutes I was out taking the call, she actually tried to ply Sun Qianyi with drinks! She probably saw me coming in and moderated her behavior a bit.

Meng Qingqing and the two employees she brought with her seized every opportunity to drink with Sun Qianyi. Before long, Sun Qianyi’s cheeks were flushed. Cai Luo didn’t feel well either, but she could still handle some more. Seeing Sun Qianyi’s condition, Cai Luo picked up her glass and drank with the others.

Cai Luo was outnumbered. After a few drinks, her head started to feel dizzy. Remembering Zhao Xinyu was waiting outside, Cai Luo excused herself and went out to call Zhao Xinyu.

Hearing the phone ring, Zhao Xinyu didn’t hesitate and clicked to answer: “Sister Cai Luo?”

“Come over now. I think Meng Qingqing wants to get Qianyi drunk tonight… Hello? Hello? Hello?” Cai Luo looked at the phone in her hand groggily. She had hung up.

Watching Cai Luo leave, Meng Qingqing smiled at the now-drunk Sun Qianyi: Tonight, I can finally have you!

Meng Qingqing ordered her two employees: “Block Cai Luo for me!”

“Yes, Ms. Meng.”

Standing up, Meng Qingqing took Sun Qianyi’s arm, leaning her on her body, and led Sun Qianyi out. Fearing Cai Luo would return quickly, Meng Qingqing sped up her pace. The person in her arms seemed uncomfortable and was breathing heavily. The unique scent of Sun Qianyi made Meng Qingqing’s heart race. Looking at the barrier patch on Sun Qianyi’s scent gland, just a little more patience, and I can finally savor her tea-scented pheromones.

Zhao Xinyu hung up the phone, called the waiter over to pay the bill, and was about to go upstairs when Cai Luo called again. Her voice was urgent, and she sounded like she was crying: “Meng Qingqing took Sun Qianyi away! Where are you now?”

Noticing movement nearby, two people walked out of the elevator. It was Sun Qianyi and an unfamiliar person. Zhao Xinyu yelled at the person named Meng Qingqing, “Stop right there!” Then, she hung up on Cai Luo.

Meng Qingqing wasn’t sure if the person behind her was talking to her. She stopped and turned to ask, “Are you talking to me?”

Looking at the drunken Sun Qianyi, Zhao Xinyu frowned: “Yes, I am.” Walking toward Meng Qingqing, Zhao Xinyu pulled Sun Qianyi to her side.

Meng Qingqing was instantly enraged, looking at the person with fury. Who is this person? She’s trying to hijack my conquest! “Who are you? Are you crazy!” Pulling Sun Qianyi’s arm, she continued to demand, “I advise you to let go of my woman now, immediately!”

Tsk, when did my wife become your woman?

Zhao Xinyu chuckled at Meng Qingqing: “When did Sun Qianyi become your woman? How come I, her wife, don’t know about it?!”

Meng Qingqing was stunned for a moment and let go of Sun Qianyi’s hand. “How is that possible?”

“Why is it impossible?”

“Heh! How old are you? I’d believe it if you said you were Sun Qianyi’s sister. But her wife? You’re quite the storyteller.”

Saying this, Meng Qingqing tried to pull Sun Qianyi back to her side. Zhao Xinyu didn’t give her a chance and pulled Sun Qianyi into her embrace. The person in her arms was like a kitten, beginning to rub against her neck restlessly. Zhao Xinyu felt a little tickle and didn’t want to waste any more words arguing with Meng Qingqing. “Believe it or not.”

“You!” Looking at Sun Qianyi leaning on this Alpha, Meng Qingqing was furious! How could she! How could Sun Qianyi be so intimate with a stranger?

“What about me?!” Feeling Sun Qianyi trying to tear off her barrier patch, Zhao Xinyu quickly controlled her restless hands. Then, a tickling sensation came, and Sun Qianyi gently bit her chin. She mumbled, Little Xin, you’re so naughty…

Meng Qingqing: …

“Do you dare tell me your name?!”

“Why should I tell you? Who do you think you are?!”

“You, you…”

“Meng Qingqing! I can’t believe how shameless you are, doing something like this!” Cai Luo stepped out of the elevator, her face red with anger!

“So I’m shameless now?” Meng Qingqing found Cai Luo’s words amusing. I love Sun Qianyi so much. What does Cai Luo know! “How long have I been pursuing Sun Qianyi, Cai Luo? Don’t you know? I did this because I love Sun Qianyi! There’s nothing wrong with this. You wouldn’t understand my feelings for Sun Qianyi.”

“I truly don’t understand, and I don’t want to! If you really love Sun Qianyi, then stop bothering her.” She looked at Zhao Xinyu: “Take your wife home quickly. She drank a lot tonight.”

“I think you drank a lot too. Let’s go together.”

“Fine, let’s go.”

Seeing them ignore her, Meng Qingqing felt her rage boiling up: “I will find out who you are!”

A voice from afar replied: “Go ahead.” (Zhao Xinyu said)

Author’s Note:

Zhao Xinyu: You’re not allowed to go to dinner engagements like this in the future!!!

Sun Qianyi: Okay.