Chapter 78: Unprovoked Kindness

  Christmas dinner was enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere, and the family returned to their usual close-knit state. Chu Jingyan's gifts, which had cost a lot of money, received unanimous praise from everyone, except for Zheng Xiuyan who was not present.

  As the saying goes, "In a mountain without tigers, monkeys claim to be kings." Zheng Xiujing is indeed like this little monkey, giving people who have been oppressed a sense of standing up.

  That expensive evening gown swaying back and forth in the living room, Chu Jingyan thought to herself that if the fruit juice in your hand spills on the clothes, it'll be a big deal.

  Who will pay for her dry cleaning? Anyway, Chu Jingyan won't pay for it.

  "Do you like it?" Although it was a pointless question, Chu Jingyan felt that he still had to ask.

  Wearing a skirt and still not in good shape, Zheng Xiujing ran to the front of Chu Jingyan. Holding up her hem slightly, she smiled: "There's nothing more to my liking than this gift."

  On the side, Zheng's father had a smile on his face and said to his second daughter: "How come I heard from your company's person in charge that you are particularly introverted outside?"

  "Introverted?" Chu Jing spoke in surprise, "Are you talking about our Xiujing?"

  Jung Soo-jung blushed with anger: "Of course I'm a lady outside, do you understand what it means to be a lady?"

  Chu Jingyu nodded in deep agreement and patted his hand, saying: "This statement is reasonable."

  No matter how overbearing and arrogant the second young lady of the Zheng family was, or how likable she was, without the eldest sister and her clever battles, it all seemed dull. After checking the time, Chu Jingyan apologetically mentioned that he still had work in the evening, and secretly warned Zheng Xiujing that if she continued to recklessly use her credit card like today, he would cancel it. With a smile on his face, he left the house.

  Choi Hyo-jin had already sent over the party's address, and Chu Jing-yan, who had drunk a bit of wine, called his subordinates to drive him there.

  There were already many cars parked in front of the villa, which was a bit secluded. As soon as Chu Jingyan arrived at the door, Cui Xiaozhen came out to greet him. Earlier, she had picked out a suit from her studio and Chu Jingyan was already wearing it.

  Similar gatherings Chu Jingyan has followed Chen Shuo or Bai Jiming to attend many times over the years, but this time it's a bit special.

  If the people at the party were all those you could only see on TV or the big screen, it would be a completely different feeling. Chu Jingyan, who was among them, wouldn't have any special feelings, he just didn't know about tonight's lineup, which could be considered a small Qinglong Film Festival.

  "Am I late?" Chu Jingyan looked at his watch, having stayed too long at the Zheng's house, fearing he had missed a lot.

  Choi Hyo-jin, who was standing next to him, smiled and said, "Actually, I originally wanted to introduce Director Chu to the people inside at the beginning, but you're a bigger deal than all of them, so I had to introduce someone else first."

  Chu Jing nodded slightly with a hint of apology and didn't pay attention to that someone mentioned by Cui Xiaozhen.

  "To be honest, I've always thought that if Director Chu were willing to act, just with this face alone, he could win over many sisters like me."

  As they walked, Choi Hyo-jin joked, "I didn't exaggerate, Yoo-ri also said that."

  He touched his own face, and Chu Jingyan had to admit that he had always been humble about his appearance, which was at most just passable as delicate. But it seemed that the situation was actually much better than that.

  Chu Jing said in her heart: others are not just relying on their looks to eat, they are actually capable.

  "I'll ask Miss Cui for help with the recommendation later," Chu Jingyan said with a smile, "Being able to make a movie and become a temporary celebrity, why not enjoy it?"

  "It's settled then." Choe Hyo-jin chimed in from beside him.

  Chu Jing smiled and didn't say anything, walking halfway before suddenly stopping. He turned his head to look at Cui Xiaozhen and said, "You didn't tell me she was coming too."

  Choi Hyo-jin said: "Ms. Chen took the initiative to contact me and wanted to attend this party, I couldn't refuse."

  Chu Jingyan was silent, and didn't mention how Chen Muqing's current position in the Eastern International was. Just this one golden sign of being the president's daughter was enough to make Cui Xiaozhen, who had a crush on Chen Shuo, willing to serve him wholeheartedly.

  And the woman in front of her, wearing a red long dress with her hair tied up, obviously also made these actors who were used to seeing beauties, infatuated.

  Especially after knowing Chen Muqing's identity.

  Chen Muqing, who was chatting with a handsome man, bid farewell to the man and walked slowly towards Chu Jingyan with a wine glass in hand after seeing him.

  "You're quite surprised that I'd show up here." Chen Muqing ignored Choi Hyo-jin and smiled faintly at Chu Jingyan.

  Choi Hyo-jin was tactful and said, "You two chat, I'll go entertain the guests." After that, he yielded the space to Chu Jingyan and Chen Muqing.

  Taking the champagne handed over by Chen Muqing, Chu Jingyan said: "It's just that I originally thought General Manager Chen wouldn't like this kind of occasion very much."

  Chen Muqing is currently working at C&O, serving as the Financial Director.

  It's unclear whether the high-level executives of Dongfang International truly value this new field of entertainment, but sending down Chu Jingyan can be seen as a way to avoid friction between top leaders. Sending down Chen Muqing, the daughter of the chairman, is an even more thought-provoking move.

  That noon's conversation made Chu Jingyan even more deeply understand Dongfang International, but somehow felt a lot of unexpected things.

  Compared to others, the C&O is now a bit like a miniature version of the warlords' fiefdoms, where everyone has their own little territory and carefully watches outsiders to see if they will put their hands on their land.

  Fortunately, Chu Jingyan felt that she and Chen Muqing should be considered as being in the same camp.

  Chen Muqing in front of him could also make Chu Jingyan's eyes light up, and the OL outfit he wore for the first time was certainly lethal in certain situations.

  It must be admitted that the children of famous families have their own unique qualities, neither arrogant nor humble, polite and courteous. From the moment they entered to now, Chen Muqing's face had always maintained a subtle smile that seemed to exist but not quite exist. Chu Jingyan secretly sighed that they were all well-trained people. She thought back to when she was in the Snake Palace for over a year before mastering various fake smiles, and wondered if Chen Muqing was also self-taught?

  Chu Jingyan may not have thought that the conversation he had with Chen Muqing on this sofa in the villa tonight would bring about some changes to himself.

  Chu Jing said that he had always been unaware of how to communicate face-to-face with women, and it was impossible for him to bring up topics, but in the end, there would be times when he would pretend to be clever.

  Putting down his wine cup, Chu Jingyan looked at Cui Xiaozhen who was busy going around the crowd with a wine cup and said: "This time, since someone has gone to so much trouble to act as a matchmaker for C&O, will the president be very moved?"

  Chen Muqing raised his glass slightly and said to Chu Jingyan: "You certainly know that you won't."

  Chu Jing smiled and said, it seems that Miss Chen is not happy with Cui Xiaozhen lingering in front of her father, a woman's possessiveness can be much stronger than a man's at times.

  Chen Muqing looked at Chu Jingyan and said: "You seem to be not very enthusiastic about this kind of occasion."

  "After all, laughing for too long can be tiring, right?"

  Chen Muqing nodded in deep agreement.

  It was clear that the party had not really started, and people in the hall were scattered around chatting in twos and threes. Chu Jingyan and Chen Muqing were also happy to be quiet.

  The topic suddenly subsided, and after a long time, Chen Muqing patted his forehead and said: "I took the liberty of bringing someone over, you know him too."

  "Who?"

  "Director Li's niece."

  Dongfang International has only one director with the surname Li. This director with the surname Li has several nieces, but Chu Jingyan is not clear how many, however, he knows only one.

  Chu Jing spoke with a hint of uncertainty: "Li Zhi Xian?"

  Chen Muqing nodded.

  Chu Jingyu looked at Chen Muzheng's eyes and saw a few more flavors, this woman was indeed not simple. In such a short time in Seoul, she not only hooked up with Choi Hyo-jin's line, but also made the famous socialite who had a good reputation in the circle serve her, and even Li Zhihuan, who had no relationship with her at all, was pulled over by her.

  Chen Muqing attaches great importance to Li Zhihuan's father, who holds a high position and has power, as well as his uncle, who also has his own position in the Oriental International.

  This woman is really something, she's really quite frightening.

  Chen Muqing looked at Chu Jingyan's expression and smiled: "I heard that you had arranged a brokerage firm for her before, but the little girl didn't seem to be very satisfied. So I asked an uncle to find some connections and went to a pretty good place with strength, not too strict management, very suitable for that child's temperament."

  Girl, child.

  As for Chen Muqing's address to Li Zhihuan, Chu Jingyan shook his head: "You seem to be only one year older than her."

  "In Korea, one year is enough to be called a senior." Chen Muqing said unexpectedly in a playful tone.

  Chu Jing spoke habitually furrowing his brow: "You seem to have a very pessimistic view of Li Zhi Xian entering the entertainment industry."

  "It's not that I'm pessimistic, it's just that the place is a bit too dirty compared to Li Zhihuan as a student," said Chen Muqing. "I don't know why, but this circle in this country is especially dirty."

  "It's fortunate that she has a good family background, so those annoying trivial matters won't bother her, and according to what she said herself, she can focus on doing things she likes."

  Chu Jingyu suddenly glanced at Chen Muzheng and said, "You seem to like Miss Li a lot."

  "She's good-looking, has a good personality, doesn't have the temperament of a spoiled rich girl, and if you continue to develop her, she can even be a great emotional confidante." Chen Muqing spread out his hands and smiled, "Why wouldn't I like this kind of kid?"

  Chu Jing asked: "Do you like being good to people for no reason?"

  "How can it be said to be unprovoked?" Chen Muqing retorted.

  Chu Jingyun was taken aback, if he said that there was no reason for it, then he should have been the one who had no reason to be good to Park Ji-yeon, whom he had only met twice today.

  Zhu Jingyu's understanding is very narrow because he rarely treats others like that.

  Suddenly, he found himself lost in thought, wondering why he had undergone such a change without realizing it. He looked up again, and a girl wearing a black miniskirt was already standing in front of him.

  A long time ago, the girl told Chu Jingyan her name in a soft voice, and then it was a sincere bow and a smile with a hint of shyness.

  So Chu Jingyun remembered the girl's name.

  After a long time, seeing again, still with a sincere bow, and that familiar shy smile.

  Perhaps Chen Muqing was right, everything this girl showed was so uncompetitive with the world, give her a piece of sky and she could live quietly.

  This world has already had too much chaos.

  Able to have Lee Ji-hyun.

  It's a good thing.