Ning Qiuxiu had informed Xiao Sheng in advance that she needed three days off in mid-March, and Xiao Sheng had agreed, scheduling other supporting roles to shoot during that time.

She hadn’t been home for over a month, so it felt like a joyful school vacation!

Ning Qiuxiu first returned to the Ning family home.

Ning’s mother hadn’t seen her for a while and expressed how much she missed her.

Ning Qiuxiu had brought many gifts for her and Ning’s father.

Since it was a weekday, Ning’s father was at work, so only Ning’s mother was at home.

“Why have you gotten so thin, dear?” Ning’s mother asked, noticing her slim figure since the weather was warm and Ning Qiuxiu was dressed lightly.

She hugged her slim waist and said, “Is it because the filming is too tough, or is the food at the set not good? I heard they give actors cheap meals to save money. That’s terrible.”

“I don’t eat the set’s meals,” Ning Qiuxiu said with a wry smile.

Ning’s mother often had a poor opinion of others, “It’s just for the role. This drama is actually quite relaxed.”

“What kind of role requires you to be so thin, like there’s a famine? Don’t take such roles in the future. We’re not short of money. If needed, let Qingyue support you. Women should just spend money.” Ning’s mother was still instilling her “rich wife” mindset from the past 20 years.

Ning Qiuxiu disagreed with this view.

Even if the Zhan family was wealthy and Zhan Qingyue spoiled her and allowed her to spend freely, she could live a carefree life.

But if she did so, she would have no sense of personal worth.

If something went wrong in the future—like her partner cheating or the Ning family nearly going bankrupt—she would have no way to deal with it beyond crying or cursing, because the money wasn’t earned by her.

Simply put, she would just be an accessory.

She didn’t want to live like that.

A woman should have her own career.

“Okay, I know what I’m doing,” Ning Qiuxiu said, holding her mother’s hand, “Mom, you should also take care of your health. Go for regular check-ups, and so should Dad.”

In the novel, after the Ning family went bankrupt, Ning’s father went to prison, Ning’s mother fell ill, and because they couldn’t afford the high medical bills, the original Ning Qiuxiu married Fan Yanliang and had a difficult life.

Ning’s mother became depressed and eventually died, ending tragically.

Although this storyline might not happen now, Ning Qiuxiu still reminded her to get regular health check-ups.

After lunch at the Ning family home, Ning Qiuxiu needed to visit the new company.

She had completed the contract termination process with her old company and needed to sign papers with the new one.

Even though she was a shareholder, she still needed to formally sign the contract for the HR department to manage.

On the way, Ning Qiuxiu messaged Zhan Qingyue.

【Ning Qiuxiu: I’ve arrived, prepare to receive me~】

【Mutated Black Bean: Have I been promoted to the Supreme Emperor so soon?】

Ning Qiuxiu: 凸

Ning Qiuxiu was annoyed at herself for being taken advantage of!

【Ning Qiuxiu: Hmph, you’re just a prince.】

【Mutated Black Bean: Oh? Are we still in a rebirth drama?】

Ning Qiuxiu: “……”

Why did she naively think she could get one over on Zhan Qingyue?

【Ning Qiuxiu: Is incest really so enjoyable, Mr. Zhan?】

【Mutated Black Bean: Didn’t you call me ‘Dad’ first?】

Crap, Ning Qiuxiu regretted it as soon as she thought about it.

Very much regretted it.

Forget it. Mr. Zhan obviously excels at verbal sparring, so Ning Qiuxiu decided not to take it personally.

Hmph, just wait until you’re the one suffering, Ning Qiuxiu thought smugly.

Soon, the car arrived at the Building. Ning Qiuxiu had not visited the new company previously because she was in a cold war with Zhan Qingyue.

The “Small Buttocks” Building had a slightly curved, protruding shape on one side, which from a distance resembled a tall woman’s graceful figure.

The skyscraper stood out among the surrounding buildings, though it might not be as impressive as its developers claimed, it still looked very upscale due to the huge investment in its construction.

The location was excellent, and with the hype around the “Small Buttocks” Building, rental prices were exorbitantly high.

It was likely the only new company renting an office here was Fengyi Entertainment.

Having money means having the freedom to indulge.

Ning Qiuxiu didn’t go directly to see Zhan Qingyue but first contacted San Tiao, who had been working here for a while, to handle the work-related matters.

“Do you want a tour?” San Tiao asked, noticing Ning Qiuxiu seemed interested. “Get a feel for your new domain.”

San Tiao had recently learned that Ning Qiuxiu was actually the largest shareholder of the company, and she was unsure whether to be happy or worried.

The best part about being a shareholder was the preferential treatment in terms of resources.

San Tiao only needed to focus on public relations and never had to worry about resources as long as Fengyi thrived.

Ning Qiuxiu’s future looked promising.

However, having a strong background could lead to issues with control.

San Tiao admitted she was quite controlling over her artists.

She had taken on Ning Qiuxiu partly because her character was relatively gentle.

Ning Qiuxiu asked, “Will I be disturbing their work?”

“It’s fine, let’s go,” San Tiao replied.

San Tiao took Ning Qiuxiu on a tour of various departments.

The employees were mostly young women, many of whom recognized her and even had fans wanting autographs and photos.

“Quixiu Boss, does this mean you’ll be signing with our company in the future?” one female employee and fan asked.

Ning Qiuxiu smiled and nodded, “Yes, I’m here to sign today. We’ll be colleagues from now on.”

“Ah~” The female fan clutched her chest, “Oh my moon, I actually managed to get it, ah ah ah I’m so excited, I might faint!”

“???” Ning Qiuxiu was confused by the sudden topic shift, “What moon?”

“The Moon CP! Don’t you know, Qiuxiu Boss?”

Moon CP… Quixiu and Qingyue CP, what the heck is Moon? It’s still Earth for me.

Plus, she and Zhan Qingyue were only mistakenly paired by a malicious classmate, who confused Zhan Qingyue with Zhan Qingyuan, and it didn’t go anywhere.

Why are there CP fans now?

Ning Qiuxiu was truly amazed by the fans’ ability to create CPs out of nothing.

The fan was still gushing, “Ah ah ah, Fengyi’s boss is Mr. Zhan. Now that you’ve joined Fengyi as an artist, this information, oh my gosh, we’re no longer a cult.”

Ning Qiuxiu responded expressionlessly, “Focus less on celebrities’ private lives and more on their work, understand? You’re an unqualified fan.”

The female employee: “……”

But, Qiuxiu Boss, you don’t have any new projects yet.

San Tiao deliberately avoided taking Ning Qiuxiu to Zhan Qingyue’s office to avoid her getting stuck in there.

Instead, she took Ning Qiuxiu to a small conference room and had an assistant bring over the contracts.

Ning Qiuxiu’s artist contract was set to the best terms the company offered, and originally, Zhan Qingyue had intended for the company to take no commission from her earnings—all of it would go to her.

However, Ning Qiuxiu felt this was unnecessary.

She knew Zhan Qingyue was protecting her, but Fengyi was a business, not just a family affair.

She didn’t want to make things difficult for Zhan Qingyue by taking such a convenient route.

If she used the company’s resources, she should give something back.

Otherwise, it would be tough for Zhan Qingyue.

“This is the termination agreement and the contract with Fengyi. Take a look,” San Tiao said, placing the documents in front of Ning Qiuxiu.

Ning Qiuxiu smiled, “With so many words, I’m getting a headache. Sister San Tiao must have reviewed it. I’ll just sign it.”

San Tiao was quite relieved by this trust. She nodded, “Then go ahead and sign. I’ll point out a few key points.”

“Sure.”

San Tiao briefly explained the benefits and important points of the contract.

Once Ning Qiuxiu signed, San Tiao finished her explanation.

San Tiao divided the contract into two copies: one for herself to hand to HR and one for Ning Qiuxiu.

She extended her hand and smiled, “Although it feels a bit like reversing roles, Miss Ning, welcome to Fengyi.”

Ning Qiuxiu shook her hand, saying, “I’m honored.”

After signing the contract, Ning Qiuxiu finally headed to Zhan Qingyue’s office. San Tiao had the assistant lead her there.

“Miss Ning, this is the office,” the assistant said, pointing to the door labeled “President’s Office,” “I’ll get back to work now.”

“Okay, thank you.”

After the assistant left, Ning Qiuxiu knocked on the door.

Once she received a response, she straightened her posture, walked in confidently, and said, “Hello, Mr. Zhan. I’m Ning Qiuxiu, the new employee at Fengyi Entertainment. It’s nice to meet you. Please take care of me.”

“…”

Zhan Qingyue was amused by her, and he cooperated by saying, “Sorry, Miss Ning, our company doesn’t hire female employees with excessive beauty, it affects other colleagues’ work efficiency.”

Cough, cough, Ning Qiuxiu was delighted by being called excessively beautiful and blinked her eyes, saying, “Then what should I do, Mr. Zhan? Do you accept unspoken rules? I’m super sweet.”

“Super sweet?” Zhan Qingyue raised an eyebrow, “Why haven’t I noticed?”

Ning Qiuxiu: “???”

“I’m a businessman, I never do losing deals. How about letting me…” Zhan Qingyue’s gaze lingered on her lips for a moment before finishing, “…inspect the goods first.”

Ning Qiuxiu: “…”

This scoundrel, still as black-hearted and sharp-tongued as ever!

Someone was deeply into the role, and waved at her, “Miss Ning, come on, I need to inspect the goods on the spot.”

If I come just because you said so, I would lose face!

However, since it was her first day at the company, Ning Qiuxiu dressed fashionably and, most importantly, wore a bright red lipstick to match her stylish outfit.

Ning Qiuxiu’s eyes darted around, and she walked over to Zhan Qingyue in two or three steps.

Taking advantage of her enhanced strength charm, she held Zhan Qingyue’s fair and beautiful face, kissing him on the left, on the right, and then on the forehead.

Her lipstick was very bright, and the three kisses left very noticeable marks, symmetrical like a flower.

Ning Qiuxiu looked at her masterpiece and grinned, “How about that, Mr. Zhan? Sweet enough? If not, I can give you more kisses, covering your face with strawberry marks.”

Zhan Qingyue: “…”

No need to imagine, Zhan Qingyue knew what a mess his face looked like now.

He saw Ning Qiuxiu’s smug expression for taking advantage, even pulling out her phone to take a picture.

To prevent such an “undignified” photo from being taken, Zhan Qingyue took advantage of her unguarded moment, pulling her down into his arms.

Ning Qiuxiu was only halfway through her scream of surprise when Zhan Qingyue sealed her lips.

The kiss lasted quite a while. Mr. Zhan’s “mental rehearsals” lately had paid off. Ning Qiuxiu was kissed into a daze.

She initially resisted symbolically, but after a while, she went limp in his arms, letting him have his way.

It wasn’t until Ning Qiuxiu felt she was suffocating that Zhan Qingyue let her go.

Seeing her confused eyes the moment she was released, Zhan Qingyue was satisfied and pecked her on the corner of her mouth, saying, “Hmm, very sweet.”

Ning Qiuxiu: “…”

Damn it, sneaky attack!

However, there was still some lipstick left on Ning Qiuxiu’s lips, and the kiss left both of their lips looking swollen.

Especially Zhan Qingyue, with those three lipstick marks, Ning Qiuxiu could laugh for a year.

Hahaha, why are their kisses always so ridiculous? There’s no saving them!