Huh? Are villainous bosses this easy to flirt with?

Chapter 77 The Angry Young Lady

As the weather grows colder, the biting wind sounds like nature's countdown clock.

The New Year is about two months away.

In order to finish filming before the Chinese New Year, Xie Qing clearly noticed that the entire crew was like a machine that had been wound up tightly, and the filming progress had obviously accelerated.

On set, everyone's pace became hurried, and Xie Qing herself was no exception. Sometimes, they would even film all night long.

In order to find the most suitable filming location, the crew's location was like a drifting duckweed, changing every few days.

A group of people, like migratory birds chasing beautiful scenery, carried heavy equipment and left their footprints in different places.

After a frantic rush, filming finally wrapped up the day before Lunar New Year's Eve.

That day, Xie Qing climbed out of the thick snow, took the towel Chu Luo handed her, and wiped the fake blood off her face.

"Filming is finally wrapped up. Xie Qing, you've worked hard."

Lu Sang walked over and patted Xie Qing on the shoulder.

He urged, "Go change into some warm clothes first, then go back to the hotel and get a good night's sleep. Don't be late for the wrap party tonight." Then he looked at Wen Xuan, "You too."

Wen Xuan nodded, but his gaze fell on Xie Qing, and the affection in his eyes was no longer hidden.

Xie Qing didn't even look at Wen Xuan. She put on her thick military coat, grabbed a hot water bottle, and said, "Understood, Director Lu."

Chu Luo, standing to the side, could see it all clearly.

Chu Luo: Holy crap, boss, come quick! Someone's trying to steal your wife!

*

On the way back to the hotel, Liang Shun and Jiang Lingling stood close to Xie Qing on either side.

Xie Qing was sandwiched in the middle like a sandwich filling.

Jiang Lingling winked at Liang Shun, signaling him to ask quickly.

Liang Shun acknowledged that he had received the message and immediately asked, "Xie Qing, does President Huo no longer want you?"

Jiang Lingling felt like dying.

She really wanted to grab Liang Shun's ear and ask, "Is that how you ask questions? At least be a little more tactful!"

Has she lost her mind, thinking of having Liang Shun ask her?

Indeed, she shouldn't have had any expectations of Liang Shun's straightforward personality.

Xie Qing was taken aback for a second after hearing his question, and replied, "Why would you ask that?"

Liang Shun was about to speak when Jiang Lingling covered his mouth.

Liang Shun: ...

"Exactly! There have been some rumors about you on set lately, saying... saying..."

Jiang Lingling talked for a long time but couldn't come up with anything interesting; she was too embarrassed to say such things in front of others.

Liang Shun clearly didn't have so many scruples. He pulled down Jiang Lingling's hand and said, "It's just some idiots who see that President Huo hasn't come to see you for so long, so they're guessing that President Huo is tired of you and saying that you've been dumped. Anyway, the rumors are getting more and more outrageous."

After listening, Xie Qing simply said "Oh" and that was it.

Jiang Lingling leaned closer and asked him, "Xie Qing, aren't you angry?"

Xie Qing shrugged helplessly, "What's there to be angry about? They can say whatever they want!"

"So, what about your relationship with President Huo...?"

Jiang Lingling didn't finish her question, but Xie Qing knew what she meant.

Xie Qing hesitated for a moment before saying, "Not really..."

Miss Huo is angry again. She'll probably be even angrier when she tells him she has to attend the wrap party tonight and can't come back right away.

Jiang Lingling and Liang Shun were both stunned. Could it be that what they were saying was true?!

They didn't believe the rumors because they knew that the assistant who was with Xie Qing was Huo Yunting's assistant.

But now that Xie Qing has personally admitted it's not good, then it really isn't good!

Jiang Lingling comforted him, "Xie Qing, don't be sad, you'll definitely meet someone better in the future..."

Even she herself couldn't believe it when she said that. Was there anyone who could surpass Huo Yunting in every aspect?

In terms of financial resources alone, it's a clear winner.

Xie Qing was lost in her own thoughts and didn't hear what the other person was saying at all. She replied haphazardly, "Yeah, you're right."

And so, the misunderstanding was born.

*

Back at the hotel, Xie Qing took a hot shower, and when she came out, she lay on the bed and video-called Huo Yunting.

A few seconds later, the video call connected.

Seeing that the other person was silent, Xie Qing couldn't help but tease, "Tingting, are you still angry with me? You're so angry just because I didn't let you come to see me, huh?"

Huo Yunting's tone was full of accusation, "Qingqing clearly promised that I could come to see you."

"Isn't it because I'm too busy here? Even if you come over, I won't have time to spend with you. Besides, once you're around, my mind is completely on you, and I can't concentrate on my work at all."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yunting felt a surge of joy, like countless effervescent tablets being added to his heart, bubbling away.

A slight smile crept across his feignedly stern face, but he quickly suppressed it.

No, he can't let Qingqing think she's easy to fool, or things will get out of hand later.

Huo Yunting wondered what he was thinking, but the pleasure in his tone when he spoke again was impossible to ignore.

"When is Qingqing coming back? Didn't you say filming wrapped up today?"

After Xie Qing pondered for a moment, Huo Yunting suddenly had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, Xie Qing spoke.

"Tingting, I have to attend the wrap party for the film crew tonight, so I might be back late."

Huo Yunting's face darkened visibly, and he said in a low voice, "Qingqing, don't you want me anymore? You're really tired of me, aren't you?"

Xie Qing was both amused and exasperated, wondering how her lover had come to this conclusion.

But she quickly denied it, saying, "Of course not, I like you the most."

Huo Yunting's expression didn't improve much after those words.

Gritting her teeth, she continued her accusation, "Qingqing isn't the one who likes me the most. She even ranked ahead of me at the wrap party."

Xie Qing: Although...but...it's the truth!

...

Huo Yunting finally relented, instructing, "You mustn't drink alcohol at the wrap party, and don't let anyone get close to you, especially those with ill intentions..."

Especially Wen Xuan.

Xie Qing nodded repeatedly and asked him with a smile, "It might be quite late when I get back, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get a taxi. Tingting, will you come pick me up?"

Huo Yunting's expression softened, but he still said somewhat awkwardly, "It depends. Maybe I'll already be resting by then."

A sly glint flashed in Xie Qing's eyes as she feigned distress and said, "Oh, I know I've disturbed your rest. I'll stay at the hotel for another night and come back tomorrow morning!"

"No."

Huo Yunting refused outright, immediately saying, "I'll come pick you up."

Huo Yunting saw the barely suppressed smile on Xie Qing's lips and, after a moment's thought, knew that Xie Qing was saying this on purpose.

He knew it, but he couldn't do anything about Xie Qing and still couldn't help but succumb to her charms.