“It’s from irregular eating habits, it’s nothing, I’ll recover with rest.”
Ruan Mi said casually, preferring to keep her past foolishness to herself. (
Seeing her unwillingness to discuss it, Bo Ye didn’t press further, simply instructing Aunt Zhang to heat up a cup of milk for her. He then brought up the day’s events.
“Are any of these companies you’ve set your sights on? Which one do you want to collaborate with?”
Ruan Mi asked after a moment’s consideration.
“I think Jingyu Culture & Entertainment is quite good.”
Bo Ye leaned back on the sofa, his handsome peach blossom eyes fixed on Ruan Mi.
His eyebrows were raised.
“Jingyu Culture & Entertainment? I don’t think they’re here today, and their overall strength isn’t as good as the others, is it?” Ruan Mi said. “Although their overall strength might not be as good as the others,
I need an opportunity to open up the domestic market, while they need a hit drama to boost their popularity in the industry.
I’ve also carefully looked at their newcomers; several are eager to break out. They have
good talent, but they lack good scripts and creative input.
If we collaborate, it’ll be a win-win situation.
With other companies, the platforms are too high-profile and there are too many problems, affecting my performance.”
Bo Ye’s lips curled up, his eyes full of approval.
“Alright, in that case, I’ll personally take you to see Xie Jingchen tomorrow for a detailed discussion.”
Ruan Mi raised an eyebrow, her eyes showing doubt as she asked, “You mean Xie Jingchen? Isn’t the CEO of Jingyu Culture & Entertainment called Lu Yan?”
Bo Ye smiled faintly, “Xie Jingchen is the real boss behind the scenes; Lu Yan is his cousin.”
For a moment, Ruan Mi’s brain went blank.
Xie Jingchen was a rising star in the capital, his strength not to be underestimated, and the Xie family had developed rapidly under his leadership.
The Xie family was already a near-first-class family.
It turned out Jingyu Culture and Entertainment belonged to them; in that sense, she had a good eye for talent.
Just then, Ruan Mi’s phone rang.
The caller ID showed Bo Yuan.
Ruan Mi’s face immediately lit up with a smile as she answered the phone to inquire about Bo Yuan’s recent situation.
The two chatted for a long time until Bo Yuan said that her filming abroad would be finished in three days, and she would arrive in Haishi within a week at the latest.
Ruan Mi was very happy, firstly because she could see Bo Yuan soon, and secondly because Bo Yuan’s filming was over, which meant she could schedule a time with her.
It would be a waste not to use resources.
The two talked for about an hour before reluctantly hanging up.
Turning around, Bo Ye had already left.
Looking at the time, it was already late; she should go back to her room to rest.
Just as she reached the top of the stairs, Bo Ye had already finished showering and was coming downstairs.
Her slender fingers deftly played with her damp hair; broad shoulders, narrow waist, a perfectly proportioned model’s figure; her neckline slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone and Adam’s apple.
Ruan Mi was somewhat mesmerized.
The image and feel of that day involuntarily flashed through her mind.
She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, thinking, “That face, that figure—I wonder who will be lucky enough to have it. ”
Bo Ye stopped as he saw her go upstairs, looking down at her.
“Finished talking? I thought you two would talk all night.”
A pleasant, deep voice boomed overhead, snapping Ruan Mi back to reality. She forced an awkward smile.
Ruan Mi: “Of course not, I have important things to do tomorrow. Um, I’m going to take a shower and go to bed.”
Bo Ye hummed in agreement and headed downstairs.
Ruan Mi started walking upstairs, and just as they passed each other, she suddenly stopped and called out to Bo Ye.
Since Bo Ye returned to the country, she felt she hadn’t paid any attention to his life.
Ruan Mi: “Brother.”
Bo Ye paused. “What’s wrong?”
Ruan Mi asked cautiously, taking small steps closer to Bo Ye.
“Brother, have you won over your sweetheart while you’ve been abroad all these years?”
Back then, Bo Ye was at the height of his power in the Bo family, and his sudden departure abroad was extremely detrimental to his control of the family.
But he left for true love.
Five years have passed; he wondered if he had won her over.
Bo Ye frowned: “Sweetheart?”
How could he not know that he went abroad to pursue his sweetheart?
Ruan Mi nodded. “Yes, five years. With your charm and ability, surely you’ve won her over, haven’t you?”
Seeing Ruan Mi’s concerned and curious expression, Bo Ye suddenly felt a tightness in his chest.
His reason for going abroad was indeed for his beloved, but it was all because of some foolish woman.
Bo Ye sighed helplessly, yet also gritted his teeth.
“Who told you that I went abroad to pursue the one I love?”
Ruan Mi asked doubtfully. “Wasn’t
that what the Bo family told her back then? ”
Seeing Ruan Mi’s puzzled expression, her pearly white teeth gently biting her pink lips,
Bo Ye’s eyes darkened as he stared intently at those luscious lips.
He subconsciously moved closer to Ruan Mi, bracing his arms on either side of the stair railing, trapping her between them.
Bo Ye’s voice was low and husky, as if he were restraining some wild beast about to be unleashed: “So, does Ruan Ruan hope that I succeed in pursuing him?”
A deep, alluring voice rang out.
Ruan Mi instinctively looked up, her watery eyes meeting his deep, dark gaze.
They were quite close, the faint scent of Bo Ye’s shower gel lingering around Ruan Mi’s nose.
Her heart skipped a beat, and her fingers tightened unconsciously on the armrest.
Good heavens, she must be seriously ill.
Bo Ye leaned closer again, pressing, “Ruan Ruan, why aren’t you saying anything? Do you hope your brother succeeds in his pursuit? Or…?”
Ruan Mi: “Of…of course! Brother has been pursuing me for so many years, I’d be happy if we could finally be together.”
Ruan Mi quickly stated, even stammering a little. What was wrong with her? She couldn’t even speak properly.
Ruan Mi’s face flushed red, her ears turning pink, but she was oblivious to it.
Bo Ye, however, saw it clearly and couldn’t help but lower his eyes and chuckle. “Since this is what Ruan Ruan wants, brother will definitely work hard to make Ruan Ruan satisfied.”
His gentle words brushed past her ear, and Ruan Mi could feel his warm breath on her face.
Bo Ye had already gotten up and left, ruffling her hair. “Alright, go to sleep!”
Ruan Mi gave an “oh,” seemingly still lost in thought, blinking as she watched Bo Ye slowly walk downstairs.
Why did she feel like something was off?
Jingyu Culture and Entertainment Company.
Ruan Mi followed Bo Ye smoothly to the top floor of the company.
“Mr. Bo, Mr. Lu has been waiting for a long time.”
The staff member was respectful and polite. Bo Ye nodded and reached out to pull Ruan Mi inside.
The office door opened with a click, revealing a simple yet luxurious decor.
This was quite similar to Bo Ye.
Xie Jingchen: “It’s been a long time! If it weren’t for your special number, I would have thought you were lying to me.
When did you get back? Why didn’t you let me know beforehand?”
The two equally outstanding men embraced lightly, Bo Ye smiling faintly.
“Just a few days, I came to see you, didn’t I?”
Xie Jingchen: “Alright, I wouldn’t dare trouble you.”
As he spoke, his eyes glanced at Ruan Mi beside him, his smile meaningful.
“This is…?”
Ruan Mi extended her hand with a bright smile, “Hello, Mr. Xie, my name is Ruan Mi.”