Chapter 40: Agreeing to be Mr. Qin’s Companion

It was known that a famous director would be filming in the Dongling District in the coming weeks, a chance for publicity.

Qin Yanzhou wasn’t one for public appearances, nor did he care much for these sorts of things, but he knew everything.

The first batch of publicity was indeed done in this way.

After all, the lead actor Shen Yu was free labor, so might as well use him.

However, this method could only achieve short-term benefits, turning the old commercial district into a hot spot for check-ins, attracting some famous brands and businesses. ×l

It wasn’t wrong. Qin Yanzhou simply picked up his teacup, the pale blue tendons on his wrist prominent, without asking.

This Shen Muyan was her own business, he just silently observed.

The growth she had gained was remarkable, like a gentle exterior, but with an inner resilience that wouldn’t yield. Under the pressure of public opinion, she had been carefully nurtured like a precious flower, and still managed to shine brightly.

Being in this position, she would inevitably interact with all sorts of business people. If she had to entertain, it was best to have some wine.

The assistant was about to block her.

Just as he was about to speak, Qin Yanzhou added a few words.

“Who?” Shen Muyan focused her attention elsewhere, then suddenly raised her eyes, her gaze sharp: “Assistant Lu’s alcohol tolerance is quite good, isn’t it?”

… Qin Yanzhou didn’t reply, waiting until the teacup was down before saying in a low voice: “So-so.”

His handsome and noble face was written with indifference.

“Oh.” Shen Muyan held her teacup, muttering to herself: “Hitting Mr. Qin’s sore spot…”

“Mr. Qin, thank you for sending me back yesterday.”

“What are you thanking me for?” Qin Yanzhou asked, his voice formal, his clear, cool eyes slightly 勾 (hooked) at the ends.

Shen Muyan was genuinely surprised that Mr. Qin would ask this, she wasn’t prepared.

She was simply being sincere, especially when she spoke, her bright, lively peach blossom eyes seemed to be filled with mist, giving off a feeling of helplessness, like she was being bullied.

“It seems like Mr. Qin doesn’t lack anything.”

“Not quite.”

Shen Muyan was also sincere, blinking her eyes, truthfully stating: “I also don’t lack anything, Mr. Qin, money, power, I have it all. If I really had to count, I lack… “

She didn’t continue.

“It’s alright, don’t be embarrassed.” Shaking his head, he sighed, his voice deep, quite indulgent.

Shen Muyan was a little smug, her smile as bright as the sun, she picked up the thermos and poured tea for Qin Yanzhou.

Later, when Elder Xu’s birthday came around, the female companion came by leisurely, seemingly drinking tea, but actually observing Shen Muyan’s subtle expressions.

She saw a faint smile, a nod of agreement, without a single word of retort.

“Mr. Qin, are you still lacking a companion?”

Shen Muyan leaned slightly towards him, her face like a fish swimming in a pond, rippling with blue waves. Her originally gentle eyes were suddenly drawn to him.

She turned her head, leaving only a beautiful profile for Qin Yanzhou.

“Willing.”

“Mr. Qin, you must be joking.”

“Willing.”

“Following Mr. Qin, it will be very difficult.”

Shen Muyan’s words were not false. If it were just anyone, she would definitely come over to chat, whether it was to strike up a conversation or invite him to something, it would be quite a hassle.

She barely touched the snacks, only trying a few pieces of fruit.

“She’s picky, no wonder she’s so thin.”

Holding her twice, Qin Yanzhou felt that after going through the turbulent waves within the Shen family, she was even thinner. This girl who loved to exercise, could easily get sick during the changing seasons.

He was used to observing people, and he felt his thoughts drifting off. Her childish, squinting eyes were drawn to the grapes, which she seemed to enjoy very much.

“Meow~”

It wasn’t until the old house cat, which Wen Shuyun had sent over and left here, saying it was too naughty and always meowed in the middle of the night, that it came over.

A Minuet cat, also known as a Napoleon cat, with a white body, like a fluffy marshmallow, very clingy.

It usually stayed in its own nest or wandered around the house, afraid of some people, but today it actually came over on its own.

“Such a good kitty.”

Shen Muyan unconsciously tightened her grip, her eyes shining with a faint light, like a well-behaved princess, with a necklace around her neck, leaning back leisurely.

“Meow~”

Another soft meow, it stretched out its paw to test.

In an instant, it was in her arms, curling up and lazily drooping its tail.

Shen Muyan was a little stunned, she looked up at Qin Yanzhou, a little flustered.

“Mr. Qin, you raise such a cute and beautiful cat.”

“Really, someone like Mr. Qin, I thought you’d prefer raising a Czech wolfhound, a smart and agile pet…”

“My mother raised it, it’s a little noisy, I sent it over a few days ago, it seems to like you.”

“So pretty.”

Shen Muyan held the cat’s paw, picked it up and examined it carefully.

This usually arrogant and spoiled child was now as obedient as a lamb, allowing her to play with it without any resistance, even rubbing its head against Shen Muyan’s cheek.

“Maybe it just likes cats.”

Anyway, Qin Yanzhou didn’t really like pets.

“Mr. Qin, can I take a picture of it?”

“As you wish.”

He stood up, walked to Shen Muyan’s side, perhaps out of disbelief, he reached out to touch the cat’s ear.

In an instant, it jumped up and ran away, hiding behind Shen Muyan.

The atmosphere instantly became a little awkward.

Qin Yanzhou’s hand stayed in mid-air, Shen Muyan raised her head, looking at him with wide, glassy eyes, a strange kind of innocence, like a complaint:

“It’s all your fault, kitty…”