I'm afraid I'm not interested in love

Chapter 457 Heartbreaking Moment
Chu Qingmian held the unfinished cup of meteorite latte, curled up on the sofa in the lounge, and stared at the hands of the wall clock nervously.

The young lady, who loves sugar, drank such a bitter latte for the first time in her life, and her facial features wrinkled as she drank it.

This is also why she hasn't finished the cup of coffee she started drinking from the beginning of the show recording until now.

If I felt resistance and nervousness towards this meeting at the beginning, now I feel a bit more urgent.

Because I just received a message from Su Chengyi.

A very simple sentence:

"Miss Chu plays the piano very well."

The mentality of the young lady, who has always been easy to fish, quickly changed from "if I can delay it a little longer, then it's better to suffer a short pain than a long one".

Chu Qingmian had been feeling very uneasy about this matter these past few days, and what she wanted most was to act coquettishly and complain to Su Chengyi.

But because she was worried that she would not have time to reply to his message when they were discussing business later, she had to endure it for the time being.

Since Su Chengyi said this, it means he watched the live broadcast just now.

Thinking of this, Chu Qingmian's mood inexplicably improved, and it seemed that even the coffee in his hand was not so bitter anymore.

This is really amazing!

Things that were originally thought to be difficult to face can be solved with just a few simple words from someone, and then you will feel as if you have enough courage again.

"Dingling bell~"

The timer rang, indicating that there was only one minute left until the agreed time.

Chu Qingmian, who was originally "Ge You slumped" on the sofa, immediately got up and sat up, clearing his throat several times.

Relax, relax, get it done quickly, talking to Su Chengyi is the most important thing!
Chu Qingmian was brainwashing himself repeatedly when someone knocked politely at the door.

"Please, ahem—come in!"

Oh no, I just cleared my throat and ended up coughing and hurting my throat!!

Chu Qingmian stuck out his tongue and stood up again.

The assistant in charge of ushering the person in pushed open the door and bowed slightly.

"Ms. Iris, please come in."

"Thank you."

Chen Jinzhi nodded slightly and walked in sideways.

The assistant immediately closed the door tactfully to avoid disturbing the two people's meeting.

"Um, classmate Chen Jinzhi, please sit down."

After officially starting work, Chu Qingmian rarely had the opportunity to personally entertain guests, and for a moment he seemed a little embarrassed.

"Okay, thank you."

Chen Jinzhi seemed much more natural. She pulled out a chair and sat down, folded her hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, and had a casual posture.

"Don't be nervous. My assistant has already roughly told me what we are going to talk about today."

She took the initiative to speak.

Chu Qingmian said "Ah" and nodded quickly.

"That's right."

“However, when others relay the story, it is inevitable that there are some inconsistencies in understanding.

So I'd like to trouble you, Mr. Chu, to explain it in person."

Chen Jinzhi noticed her uneasiness and simply turned the topic to her area of ​​expertise.

"Ok."

Chu Qingmian exhaled lightly and tried his best to adjust himself to work state.

“Today’s private invitation is not just my wish. All the staff of Wake Up Entertainment are looking forward to your joining.

As a newly established entertainment company, we really need artists like you who are popular and talked about, and who have strong personal abilities, to serve as the company's signature artists and create a 'leading role' effect.

Since there is such a demand, we will definitely give you corresponding resources and full support.

Regarding this point, I can make a promise here on behalf of Xingxing Entertainment.

If you are skeptical about the validity of a verbal agreement, it will be reflected in the contract you sign later.”

After Chu Qingmian entered the state of Little Chu, he was obviously much calmer, speaking at a moderate pace and with very logical words.

But after all, the person in front of her was an old acquaintance, so she did not put on her usual negotiating attitude.

Chen Jinzhi tilted his head slightly, listened to her quietly, and nodded from time to time in response.

"To be honest, the reason why I took the liberty to make this invitation to you was that the recent public opinion storm was a trigger.

Because we, um, because I know that it is a rumor, so I don’t understand how 101 company handled this incident.

Not only did they not stand by their own artists, but they also joined forces with the outside world to stab them in the back. This is really shocking."

Chu Qingmian pursed her lips, the disdain in her tone evident.

Chen Jinzhi wanted to laugh when he heard it, and nodded and said "hmm".

When she smiled, Chu Qingmian's working state, which he had finally recovered, was in jeopardy again. He felt that she was not here to discuss work but to coax the child.

"As the old saying goes, a wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. Since you have the ability to shine on a better platform, why would you waste time in such a quagmire?

So, since our cooperation will bring a win-win result, why not? "

Chu Qingmian said the last sentence in one breath, and immediately slumped on the table like a deflated ball, waiting for her reply eagerly.

Chen Jinzhi looked into her eyes, pondered for a while, and then said:

"In fact, even if Mr. Chu didn't ask to meet me today, I would have taken the initiative to come to you."

"why?"

Chu Qingmian was stunned and asked subconsciously.

"For many things that happened before, I haven't had time to thank you formally."

Chen Jinzhi blinked and spoke sincerely.

"I am very grateful to those who voted for me on the show and spoke for me despite the public opinion storm."

"It's nothing. I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do."

Chu Qingmian's face turned red when he heard this and he quickly shook his head.

"Thank you. Whether you are standing on the side of the class monitor or Mr. Chu, I am very moved by this."

Chen Jinzhi spoke very slowly, and every word he spoke was sincere.

So Chu Qingmian's words "No need, it's just a small effort" were stuck on the tip of his tongue and he couldn't say them out loud. In the end, he could only say:
"Yeah, I know."

Chen Jinzhi smiled and suddenly changed the subject:
"But, regarding the signing, I'm sorry."

"what?!"

Chu Qingmian was stunned after being rejected and was unable to react.

I thought that after the thank you segment, they should go hand in hand and sign the contract successfully and have a happy cooperation!
"The class monitor's kindness has always been pure, and I don't want it to be tainted with the breath of capitalism."

Chen Jinzhi smiled and said seriously, "But."

“There is still a long time to come, and we will have many opportunities to meet again. In my past experience, the most fragile and easiest to break relationship is the cooperative relationship between the company and the artist.

So if possible, I would rather be friends with Mr. Chu than business partners. "

What Chen Jinzhi said seemed to make some sense, but Chu Qingmian inexplicably felt that something was wrong, but for a moment he didn't know how to refute it.

"I know Xiao Chu would always invite me. Seeing my commercial value is only a small part of the reason. The bigger part is that he feels that I can't be cheated and bullied in a place like 101 Company.

Please rest assured, Mr. Chu. Staying in such a company is only a temporary measure and such a situation probably won't happen again in the future.

Sooner or later, we will meet at a higher level. Perhaps when that day comes, I will have more confidence and courage to accept Mr. Chu’s invitation.”

Chen Jinzhi pulled out a chair, stood up, leaned over slightly, and extended his hand to Chu Qingmian.

"Okay?"

"it is good."

Chu Qingmian was successfully fooled by her and was stunned, holding her hand blankly.

His palms were warm, and Chen Jinzhi curved his eyebrows.

"See you next time."

It was fooled.

Chu Qingmian and his assistant left first. Chen Jinzhi looked at the cup of meteorite latte left on the table and thought quietly.

This latte was originally prepared for someone who hates sweets.

Chen Jinzhi leaned on the table and closed his eyes as if he was a little tired.

No one else might believe the reason I just gave, but fortunately the other person is such a simple and kind person.

The truth is not that complicated, it's just...
Chen Jinzhi turned on the screen of his mobile phone and looked at the unread message.

"I saw the live broadcast. When will it end? I'll pick you up after get off work."

If such a cooperation is really reached, this person probably has either arrhythmia or high blood pressure.

There are not enough emergency heart-saving pills to take.

Chen Jinzhi placed his finger on the screen for a long while, but still did not respond.

She took the half-empty coffee cup and threw it into the trash can, then got up and left the lounge.

After the recording of the interview program was completed, the entire venue was empty, with only a few cleaning ladies busy cleaning.

Lulu had been given a day off before the appointment. Chen Jinzhi walked alone in the corridor and, as usual, began to recall today's schedule in his mind.

It was her habit to go through everything she had done that day in detail during the time when she could free her mind.

Are there any loopholes in the process; have any wrong judgments been made in necessary choices; from a third-party perspective, are there any better and more appropriate solutions than the ones she gave to others?

If Su Chengyi knew about this, he would definitely complain and ask why one has to do such a tiring task?

But for Chen Jinzhi, he has long been accustomed to it.

She needs to constantly summarize and think about everything that happened in order to better maintain the perfect side that she wants to show to others.

Sometimes it is even precise to the tone of a sentence or the use of a certain word.

Most of the time she felt like an intelligent robot that followed a program, but recently, there were more and more bugs in the program.

Just like now, whether from her own perspective or from a third party's perspective, she couldn't figure out which option was the best.

In other words, she really couldn't figure out what she was thinking.

In the silent corridor, Chen Jinzhi's footsteps were so light that the sounds around the corner could be heard so clearly in her ears.

"Hehe~ I knew you weren't so kind! You sent this message just to make fun of me, didn't you?"

The person on the phone was apparently unaware that someone was approaching on the other end and was happily immersed in the conversation.

Chen Jinzhi lowered his eyes and slowly stopped.

"Oh! It's not like I want to answer those stupid questions. They're all scripted. Su Chengyi, if you laugh again, I'll bring you over to participate next time!"

"How should I introduce you? Why not just say you are my little follower? If that doesn't work, then you can always be the leader of the follower. I'll give you a promotion. Tell me, am I generous or not?"

"But why did you think of watching the live broadcast today? Humph, it's really shocking that an old cadre also knows how to surf. Su Chengyi, you are not allowed to talk to me in this tone! What do you mean you can watch it if you want to?"

Chu Qingmian squatted on the ground, smiling as she made a phone call.

A row of assistants and bodyguards stood straight beside her, waiting for her to finish her long phone call.

"How do you know I want to ask you when you will return to Tang'an? It's better to do it today than today, or tomorrow will do it!
First of all, let me make a solemn statement! I just want to go back to eat hotpot, not to see you. "

"I also want you to pick me up first. I'll book a plane ticket for you now. Otherwise it's boring for me to fly alone. Ball, ball, ball, ball, ball, is it not okay for you to pick me up first?"

The girl's voice was sweet and charming, and her tone carried the coquettishness and attachment that one would have when talking to a lover.

Every word and sentence is as sweet as honey.

Chen Jinzhi leaned against the wall and gently covered his heart.

Only at this time can one realize that the human internal organs are indeed connected, making it difficult to tell which part is wrong to cause such pain radiating throughout the body, so painful that one wants to squat down.

There seemed to be a fishy smell of blood in his breath. Chen Jinzhi frowned and clearly felt that his whole body was trembling.

The deception and lies that she had kept to her heart were suddenly revealed at this moment. She could already see that reason was standing in opposition to emotion, looking down on her with a mocking face and admiring her miserable appearance at this moment.

Why? The lie that she had worked so hard to come up with should have been above reality, but reality always cruelly pulled her out of her brief tranquility.

She is not allowed to have a moment of joy, nor a good sleep.

I don't know how long this mind-numbing pain lasted, until the playful words between lovers gradually faded away and the surroundings became quiet again.

Listening to his own heartbeat, Chen Jinzhi's eyes became blurry and it took him a long time to refocus his vision.

How long will she continue like this?

No one here could give her an answer, so Chen Jinzhi heard her own voice mumbling:

Wait a little longer. I'll wait a little longer.

Even if it was the worst outcome, she could only wait like this.

Maybe she would get used to it before then, and maybe next time it wouldn't be as unbearable as this time.

Although nothing had happened, she felt as if she had struggled in the tide and almost forgot how to breathe.

So she didn't remember how she got to the exit of the underground garage. She only remembered that when she pushed open the plastic door curtain with all her strength, someone standing far away shouted at her.

"Chen Jinzhi!"

Chen Jinzhi raised his eyes and saw Su Chengyi leaning against the car door. He was wearing a burgundy baseball cap and holding a blue and white fat cat in his arms.

When they looked at each other, he lowered his head slightly, as if a little embarrassed, and just raised the cat a little higher with both hands as if offering a treasure, and then said with a smile:

"A gift after get off work."

Neco cooperated by meowing, and it could be seen that a good relationship seemed to have been established between him and the cat.

Chen Jinzhi stood there quietly. She didn't have the energy to check whether she was smiling.

I just feel that a heart that has been broken thousands of times has no memory and actually gives others one more chance to smash and crush it.

(End of this chapter)