Ancient Style Gentleman
To make up for it, Jiang Quqi invited the man to sit down at a nearby coffee shop.
The shadow turned out to be a young man, probably in his early twenties, who spoke with a very classical, poetic manner.
“Miss, my surname is Cui, given name Bai.”
Wow, this guy might have a few screws loose.
But trying to accept differences between people, Jiang Quqi forced herself to get used to his flowery way of speaking.
She leaned forward slightly, feeling awkward and apologetic. “My apologies, brother. It was purely a reflex. Are you really alright?”
Influenced by him, the word “brother” somehow just slipped out of her mouth.
He was clearly a man of passion. Seeing that Jiang Quqi not only accepted his style but even joined in, he instantly felt a great fondness for her. He sighed, “Miss, you truly understand my soul! Why don’t we become sworn siblings?”
Is he insane?
Jiang Quqi’s smile froze. “That… might not be a good idea.”
“Indeed, this place is too simple. I spoke without thinking,” Cui Bai coughed to clear his throat. “Since you still feel bad about today, perhaps you could do me a favor instead?”
Jiang Quqi was very accommodating. “Then I’d rather just pay you. Let’s go to the hospital for a check-up first.”
“No, no, no,” Cui Bai waved his hands frantically. “I don’t want money. Just help me out.”
“No, no, no,” seeing him like this, Jiang Quqi was even more determined to pay. “I really should compensate you.”
“No, no, no…”
“No, no, no…”
“No, no, no…”
“No, no, no…”
……
Neither was willing to back down. Jiang Quqi was so anxious she was about to call the police, but Cui Bai quickly pressed down on her phone and turned off the screen.
“Miss, just listen to me first! If you’re not interested after hearing me out, forget it, and I won’t ask for compensation.”
Suspicious, Jiang Quqi put down her phone face up and gestured for him to speak.
Cui Bai sat up straight, fished around in his pocket for a long time before taking out a business card, and pushed it towards her. “Let me introduce myself properly. I am a screenwriter and an author. My pen name is Cui Ren Bai Xue.”
He paused, waiting for her reaction. But after a long while, Jiang Quqi showed no sign of recognition and just looked at him strangely.
“Finished? Then I’m leaving.”
“Wait!” Cui Bai hurriedly stopped her. “You haven’t heard of my pen name?”
Jiang Quqi rolled her eyes speechlessly. “Am I supposed to?”
“No, that’s impossible! Then… what about ‘Emperor Three Thousand’ or ‘Ancient Moon South City’? Surely you’ve watched those dramas?”
Jiang Quqi shook her head. She hadn’t heard of a single one.
Cui Bai looked devastated. His eyes went blank, and he seemed to have checked out mentally.
Jiang Quqi waited for a few more minutes, then asked again, “Are you done?”
Cui Bai stared blankly and slowly shook his head.
A few seconds later, he finally snapped back to reality and started talking again.
“It doesn’t matter if you’ve heard of them or not. What matters is that one of my novels is being adapted into a movie! It features many talented actors and directors, and it has a great chance of winning international awards. And I… I am one of the screenwriters!”
“But there is a major problem. We haven’t found the right person for a very important role. But today… I found her!”
Cui Bai looked at Jiang Quqi with sparkling eyes, his face flushed with excitement. “You are the chosen one to play Wen Rujun!”
Jiang Quqi remained completely unimpressed and simply let out a flat “Oh.”
“Aren’t you excited? Aren’t you happy? Do you realize what a fantastic opportunity this is? This role could make you famous overnight—”
“I…”
“No, don’t worry! I have full confidence you can do it. Trust my vision!”
“No, wait,” Jiang Quqi interrupted. “Mr. Cui, look, I know my own limits and abilities. And to be honest, I’m not interested in becoming famous.”
“Thank you so much for thinking of me, but I really have no interest. I’m sorry about what happened earlier. I’ll be going now.”
Seeing that she was really leaving, Cui Bai suddenly leaned back in his chair, clutched his chest, and started acting out a scene of agony, looking quite convincing.
Jiang Quqi massaged her temples in frustration, picked up the business card from the table, and said, “I’ll contact you after I think it over. Is that okay?”
Cui Bai knew when to stop and graciously agreed, “Of course! Contact me anytime.”
“Hmph.” Jiang Quqi gave a fake smile and turned to leave.
Why didn’t you agree to that guy surnamed Cui?
“Cui Bai,” Jiang Quqi corrected.
I know his name is Cui Bai.
“It just sounds disrespectful the way you say it.”
Oh. The System changed its wording obediently, though confused.
So why didn’t you agree to Cui Bai? It really is a great opportunity, you know.
Jiang Quqi smiled and asked, “Then why didn’t you try to persuade me just now?”
Would you have listened anyway?
Jiang Quqi shook her head, walking home with her hands behind her back in a carefree manner.
“Putting aside whether what he said is true or not, I have absolutely no desire to wade into the deep waters of the entertainment industry.”
Why? Are you scared? Don’t be afraid! I can protect you!
Jiang Quqi: “Oh? How?”
Hehe, I just updated a new function! It can detect dangers in advance, effectively protecting your safety, dear. However—
“However—?”
It’s not free~
Oh right, it costs money.
Jiang Quqi hesitated for a moment. “How much?”
It actually sounded quite useful. If possible, she wouldn’t mind having it activated.
Three million per month!
Actually, she supposed she could live without it for now. She felt pretty safe as things were.
Walking past a trash bin that had just been replaced that morning, Jiang Quqi prepared to throw away the business card she had been fidgeting with. But suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the card fluttered down to the ground instead.
She bent down to pick it up, but her phone rang first. The caller ID showed—Dr. Wang Yaping (Grandma’s attending physician, MUST ANSWER!!!)