Chapter 290: Love at First Sight

The most expensive dishes were undoubtedly ordered by Wu Mengting. Chen Feng, on the other hand, was relatively considerate of Yang Wenqi, only ordering two dishes that were not too expensive.

Yang Wenqi appeared calm on the surface, inviting the two to eat and asking if they wanted to drink. Chen Feng declined, and Wu Mengting said that she had already ordered three pitchers of freshly squeezed juice, each costing 58 yuan and being quite large.

After she finished speaking, the three large glass pitchers of juice were delivered by the waiter, containing pineapple, orange, and mango juice respectively.

Yang Wenqi had seen the menu prices and couldn’t help but groan inwardly at the sight of the three large pitchers of juice. At this rate, it seemed unlikely that she had enough money to pay the bill.

Fortunately, she had already contacted a roommate from her university days. This roommate was one of her few friends in Xiuzhou, and their relationship was relatively good. If she really didn’t have enough money, she could only borrow some from her.

In fact, for so many years, she had never had a friend in the true sense of the word. This was partly her own fault and partly others’.

The root cause was that she was too beautiful, making other women seem pale in comparison when standing next to her. She would steal all the attention from the opposite sex.

This was the case even in elementary school. At first, she had a few female classmates with whom she had a good relationship, but gradually they disappeared. This was because the male classmates would all try to curry favor with her, often ignoring the other female classmates. And she was never a person who was good at maintaining good relationships, so naturally, she had no female classmates around her.

If it was like this in elementary school, it was even more so in middle school. No female classmate or peer was willing to be a green leaf next to her, and in fact, she didn’t need one.

Thus, by the time she reached university, her personality had become even more cold and arrogant. She always acted alone in the dormitory and rarely participated in any collective activities.

Therefore, her relationship with the other two roommates was very ordinary. Only her relationship with another roommate, Jin Xinyan, who was born locally and whose family was also somewhat wealthy, was relatively good. The two of them often went to evening self-study together, went shopping together, and drank milk tea. They weren’t what you would call best friends, as they hadn’t reached the point of sharing their innermost thoughts, but they were the type who could get along well.

Yang Wenqi had just called her and told her about the situation, emphasizing that she was treating her company’s boss to dinner this time. Although this boss was in his thirties, he was still single, with a net worth of at least several hundred million. He was also handsome and had a good temper.

Yang Wenqi knew that if she didn’t mention Chen Feng, this boss, her female roommate might not have come to the appointment.

This was also the case. Since graduation, the two of them hadn’t contacted each other for two or three months.

This also fully showed that the two’s real relationship was not that good.

Now that Yang Wenqi suddenly contacted her and invited her out to dinner, her instinctive reaction was definitely a little wary and resistant. After all, everyone understood the principle of “offering courtesy for no reason is either treacherous or thieving.”

But Yang Wenqi then said that she had now signed with a film and television company and was meeting her boss for dinner at a seafood restaurant tonight. To be more persuasive, she even sent her a few photos of herself at the company, including a selfie and photos of the company environment.

She also emphasized the introduction of Chen Feng, this diamond bachelor boss, and also said that the company was currently cooperating with Tencent on a TV series, which would be released next month. The name was “River and Mountain Order,” and the promotion had already begun, and it could be found online.

After all, the two had lived in the same dormitory for almost three years, and Yang Wenqi knew Jin Xinyan’s preferences very well. Her family background and appearance were both quite good, so her standards for a boyfriend were very high. Ordinary rich second-generation men were not in her eyes. She liked the charming type of man who started his own business. It didn’t matter if he was a few years older.

Yang Wenqi’s move could be considered catering to her preferences. And the reason why she wanted to call Jin Xinyan over was also very simple, mainly to dispel any possible hostility Wu Mengting might have towards her.

They were all women, and the intuition between women was very keen. Just as Wu Mengting might have sensed that she had improper thoughts about Chen Feng, this boss, she also clearly felt Wu Mengting’s hostility towards her just now.

You know, she was now a newly signed artist of Fengmang Film and Television, and she could be said to be helpless in the company. But Wu Mengting was the company’s financial director, and more importantly, she was also called Chen Feng’s sister, and their relationship was extraordinary.

If Wu Mengting wanted to make things difficult for her, or even fire her directly, it would be very simple.

Therefore, the top priority was not to let Wu Mengting really think that she had some thoughts about Chen Feng. In this way, finding Jin Xinyan to come over could be a good cover.

In addition, Jin Xinyan was a local of Xiuzhou, and her family was also somewhat wealthy. She was also beautiful. Having her come over to accompany them was also a matter of giving herself face.

The three of them had been eating for about ten minutes, and there were still a few dishes that hadn’t been served, but Jin Xinyan had already arrived.

This was also a coincidence. When Yang Wenqi called her before, she happened to be nearby, so of course she came quickly.

Jin Xinyan was dressed fashionably, carrying a Louis Vuitton bag, and wearing a pearl necklace. She had a beautiful face, a dignified posture, and a friendly yet elegant smile, giving off the air of a modern socialite.

Her voice was soft and glutinous, with a hint of a local accent, which made it easy to distinguish.

After introducing each other, Jin Xinyan sat down next to Yang Wenqi and said to Chen Feng with a smile, “Wenqi and I are best friends. When I heard she was treating you, the big boss, to dinner, I couldn’t help but want to come and see. Now that I’ve seen you, it’s just as Wenqi said. Mr. Chen is truly imposing and a dragon among men. There are really not many people who can achieve such a career at your age.”

These words were spoken generously, with a unique soft and glutinous local accent, which was even more comfortable to listen to. Of course, Chen Feng was no exception.

“You flatter me. I was just a little lucky,” Chen Feng said modestly.

Jin Xinyan smiled gracefully and said, “Good luck is also a part of strength. A hero like you who started from scratch has always been my admiration.”

These words were a bit much, especially with Jin Xinyan’s adoring gaze towards Chen Feng, which made Wu Mengting and Yang Wenqi feel a little uncomfortable.

Jin Xinyan’s behavior was somewhat of a gaffe, but it also showed that Chen Feng’s type was exactly to her taste.

First of all, he was rich and had a career. Secondly, his appearance and temperament were also very much in line with Jin Xinyan’s standards for a partner.

Even in terms of age, Chen Feng was very suitable, because Jin Xinyan had always wanted to find someone a few years older than her, who was manly and considerate.

Moreover, a person like Chen Feng looked like he had a good temper. Simply perfect.

This gave Jin Xinyan the feeling of “searching for him a thousand times in the crowd. Suddenly turning back, that person is there, in the dim light.”

To put it simply, it was “wearing out iron shoes in a fruitless search, and finding it by chance.”

Therefore, it was normal for Jin Xinyan to be a little out of sorts.

Chen Feng, the person involved, was enjoying her compliments, but he didn’t think that Jin Xinyan had fallen for him at first sight. Because if that were the case, it would be too strange for him.

He wasn’t handsome enough to break the sky, and he wasn’t that super-rich man. How could a beauty of Jin Xinyan’s level, and a local beauty of Xiuzhou, fall in love with him at first sight?

But the fact was so strange. Because Yang Wenqi had already given her a detailed background introduction, not to say that she had blown Chen Feng up to the sky, but she had also described him completely according to the type of boyfriend she had idealized before.

As a result, after meeting him and just looking at him a few times, Jin Xinyan had determined in her heart that Chen Feng was the ideal man she had dreamed of, and then she “fell in love with him at first sight.”

In addition, these days, her family was busy arranging blind dates for her, and things just happened to catch up with her.

Chen Feng didn’t know about this. After enjoying the beauty’s compliments, he naturally changed the subject and invited everyone to eat.

Jin Xinyan was not polite either. She picked up her chopsticks and started eating with everyone, and also poured herself a glass of orange juice.

After eating for a while, Jin Xinyan took the initiative to start a topic again, “Mr. Chen, what do you think of me?”

Everyone was stunned and looked at her with surprise, thinking to themselves that this woman was too direct.

“Haha, I’m sorry, you misunderstood.” Jin Xinyan explained with a smile, “What I mean is, do you think I can be an artist, like Wenqi, and sign with your company? Actually, I’m also very interested in acting. I even wanted to apply to the Beijing Film Academy in high school. Later, my family objected, so I went to Xiuzhou University.”

The three of them secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Feng said politely, “Your appearance and temperament are both good. If you really plan to be an actress, your external conditions are definitely enough. But to sign with my company, this still needs to be specifically assessed. If you are interested, you can go to my company for an interview.”

Hearing this, Jin Xinyan glanced at Chen Feng with a feigned grievance and said in a soft voice, “You are the boss. Can’t you just open the back door and decide on me?”

Chen Feng said naturally, “Although I am the boss, I don’t manage the specific affairs of the company. Besides, I don’t know you very well now, and I don’t know if you have the potential to be an artist at all. If I sign you rashly, it’s not only irresponsible to the company, but also irresponsible to you.”

Chen Feng’s words were reasonable and well-founded, which made Jin Xinyan very satisfied. The man she liked was not the kind of person who obeyed women’s orders, but had his own opinions.

Chen Feng undoubtedly met this point.

“Alright. Then I’ll go to your company for an interview another day. Maybe I’ll be selected. Then Wenqi and I will debut together.”

Wu Mengting suddenly said, “Although our company is newly established, our requirements for signed artists are still relatively high. It’s not enough to just be good-looking. You also have to have the corresponding acting talent. Have you had any relevant acting experience before?”

Jin Xinyan quickly said, “I received literary and artistic training when I was a child, including dancing, singing, poetry recitation, and skits. In college, I also participated in the drama club and performed in no less than ten plays.”

Chen Feng nodded and said, “So you have some acting foundation. If your family no longer objects, you can go to my company for an interview.”

Jin Xinyan said confidently, “I’m a real adult now. I can decide my own affairs. My family won’t object anymore. After I adjust my state in a few days, I’ll go to your company for an interview.”

Yang Wenqi couldn’t help but ask, “Xinyan, are you serious?”

Jin Xinyan put her arm around her shoulder and said intimately, “Of course it’s true. We are good sisters. Don’t you want me to accompany you and fight with you?”

Yang Wenqi had nothing to say, but she regretted it in her heart. She had a feeling of letting the wolf into the house.

Wu Mengting narrowed her eyes and looked at Jin Xinyan, a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth. A woman with such impure motives, she would send away as many as came to the company.

“Come on! Let’s eat. The seafood here is quite good, and the ingredients are relatively fresh.”

Chen Feng invited everyone to eat again.

The four of them ate and drank for more than half an hour, and the dozen or so dishes they ordered were almost finished. When Yang Wenqi asked if they wanted to order a few more dishes, Chen Feng refused.

Overall, although this meal was quite pleasant, after all, there were three beautiful women to accompany him, but the two women opposite him were not very familiar to him. Especially Jin Xinyan, whom he had just met.

But Jin Xinyan was very enthusiastic towards him, always trying to talk to him, and her eyes were full of admiration and worship.

At first, Chen Feng enjoyed it, but later he felt that something was wrong. Either Jin Xinyan was acting, but it was obviously a bit over the top, or this Jin Xinyan had really fallen for him at first sight, but it was also obviously over the top.

In short, Jin Xinyan was a bit over the top, so it was better to end this dinner party early.

The four of them didn’t leave immediately. Chen Feng made an excuse to go to the bathroom, and then planned to go downstairs to pay the bill.

As a result, Yang Wenqi also followed him down. Seeing Chen Feng go to the front desk, she chased after him and said to the cashier first, “How much is the Tinghai Pavilion on the second floor? I’ll pay.”

The cashier checked and reported the amount truthfully, “Nine hundred and eighty.”

Hearing this number, Yang Wenqi felt a pang of pain, but also breathed a big sigh of relief. She could still afford this money, but she would definitely have to eat instant noodles for the next few days.

Just as she was about to take out her phone to scan the code to pay, the sound of “WeChat received nine hundred and eighty yuan” came from the cash register.

Yang Wenqi looked at Chen Feng in surprise. Seeing that he had just put away his phone, she smiled and said to her, “I appreciate your kindness, but I’m a boss after all, and a man. And you are my subordinate, and a woman. I certainly can’t let you pay for the treat.”

Yang Wenqi’s heart was suddenly sweet and bitter. It had been a long time since she had felt this kind of care from a boy.

So, she didn’t insist anymore, but said to Chen Feng with a moved face, “Then when I get my salary next time, I’ll invite you to my house for dinner. I’ll cook myself, okay? You have to let me express my gratitude to you, right?”

Chen Feng waved his hand perfunctorily and said, “Let’s talk about it next time.”

As they were talking, Wu Mengting and Jin Xinyan also came downstairs. Yang Wenqi couldn’t say anything more.

The four of them came out of the seafood restaurant together and stood by the roadside.

“Mr. Chen, it was a great pleasure to meet you tonight. We didn’t shake hands before. Let’s make up for it now and have a formal handshake.”

Jin Xinyan took the initiative to shake hands with Chen Feng. As a man, Chen Feng had nothing to be embarrassed about, so he immediately reached out and shook hands with her.

However, when he wanted to pull back, he found that she was holding on tightly.

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(End of chapter)