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Chapter 298: The Reluctant Xu Qingmei, Can’t Believe Her Own Eyes

Chapter 298: Chapter 298: The Reluctant Xu Qingmei, Can’t Believe Her Own Eyes

The other side.

As the screen turned black, the cameras in the observation room were also shut off.

Li Wanxuan held her waist as she got up, and Old Shi quickly stepped forward, "How do you feel?"

"Sitting for so long is a bit tiring."

"Let me help you, let me help you. Oh, I should have let you take a break in the middle. I’ll talk to the PD next time. If you feel tired, just give me a signal."

"I’m a bit hungry too."

"According to the program team’s usual practice, they should have prepared dinner for us."

As soon as Old Shi said this,

the PD clapped his hands to attract everyone’s attention, "Teachers, you’ve worked hard. Dinner has been prepared for everyone in the cafeteria on the second floor. Let’s eat before heading back."

Old Shi immediately looked at his wife with a satisfied expression, "See, I was right."

But unlike the old couple supporting each other to get dinner, Xu Qingmei, sitting next to them, really wasn’t in the mood to stay for dinner.

Until she saw, from the corner of her eye, Shen Yunqing getting up from his seat, her movement to call her assistant over paused.

"Mr. Shen."

Shen Yunqing was about to leave, his hand still on the chair’s back when called, "Ms. Xu."

The smile on Xu Qingmei’s face couldn’t help but freeze.

Over the years, she had been called Teacher Xu, Miss Xu, and Sister Xu, but never Ms. Xu.

She stepped forward and was about to speak when she saw the person in front of her release the chair back and step back without hesitation.

Xu Qingmei: "......"

She was about to be amused by her own anger!

"I’m curious if Mr. Shen has any issues with me?"

"None."

The reply came quickly, just as decisively as his earlier step back.

Xu Qingmei was startled again, "But before, in front of the camera..."

Shen Yunqing looked at her calmly, "I was just stating facts, it has nothing to do with you personally, Ms. Xu."

Facing those eyes, Xu Qingmei first felt her ears heat uncontrollably, then a chill ran through her heart.

Those eyes were undoubtedly very beautiful, even the most beautiful she’d ever seen, making her want to treasure them.

But they were also the most merciless she’d ever seen. Even when facing her, they showed no emotional fluctuations, as if she was no different than a piece of wood.

Yet, the more aloof he was, the more unwilling she felt.

It was unimaginable how a man so cold and indifferent would be if he ever fell for her!

"Having had the chance to meet Mr. Shen on this show, but now that the cameras are off, you’re still so indifferent, it’s really heartbreaking!"

A staff member passing by the table couldn’t help but feel their bones tingle upon hearing the renowned Actress Xu’s voice tinged with a slight grievance.

Enviously looking at Mr. Shen, he suddenly came to his senses.

Okay, it’s not something he deserves!

Shen Yunqing’s bones were far from tingling; he even felt slightly annoyed.

He was not some love-naive young man in his twenties. In his past life, even though he was alone, he had always harbored the shadow of someone in his heart.

In modern terms, he’s quite familiar with the taste of unrequited love.

He could see through her intentions with just one look into those repulsive eyes.

Otherwise, considering the people around, "If Ms. Xu has no real business, I think there’s no need for us to converse. Goodbye!"

With that, he quickened his pace out of the observation room.

If he had known Xu Qingmei would be among the Judges for this episode, he would have found a way to have her removed before filming started.

What a mood spoiler!

Xu Qingmei watched Shen Yunqing’s hurried departure, emotions flickering in her eyes.

Until her assistant cautiously spoke up beside her, "Sister Qingmei, the nanny van is already waiting outside."

"There’s no rush to leave," Xu Qingmei tapped the table, meeting her assistant’s surprised gaze. "The production team kindly prepared dinner for us; how could we decline such goodwill?"

The assistant couldn’t help but twitch at her words.

Having worked with Xu Qingmei for a considerable time, she understood her quirks quite well, if not fully, then at least by 70% or 80%.

This clearly meant she hadn’t given up on Mr. Shen!

But Mr. Shen, from looks to temperament, far surpassed the currently favored Jing Huai.

No, they weren’t even comparable really.

However, this particular target wasn’t easily attainable.

She had a feeling Xu Qingmei’s previously unmatched tricks among men wouldn’t fare well against Mr. Shen.

But she dared not advise, nor remind in this moment that there’s still Jing Huai, who could barely be considered current, in the show. She could only nod compliantly.

*

As the group took the elevator towards the cafeteria, the shuttle bus for guest transportation stopped below the TV station building.

Shen Huchen was dragged off the bus by Lu Sen.

"Today, I’m starving! Luckily, we’ll eat soon. Why do you still look so dejected?"

Shen Huchen barely spared him a glance, "My brother’s not home."

"That cousin of yours? The one who teaches you calligraphy and painting? I mean, you’re not a kid anymore; why are you still so clingy with your cousin like a little girl?"

Shen Huchen shrugged his shoulders to drop Lu Sen’s arm, "You’re the little girl. I barely get a chance to see him all year. If I miss him this trip to Imperial City, it might be the end of the year before we meet!"

"What exactly does your cousin do, being so late home? Is he really that busy?"

"I texted Brother Xia in the car, and if he’s not home, he’s probably busy at the company."

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be heading to the cafeteria with Lu Sen but turning back to the car to Xiyuan.

"Running a company is really busy." Lu Sen patted the new buddy’s shoulder, consoling, "No worries, I’ll keep you company."

"Who needs your company!"

It wasn’t until they reached the cafeteria entrance that the two half-grown youths finally stopped their chatter and banter.

At this hour, there weren’t many people dining in the cafeteria, making the vast space seem empty and the newly seated group more noticeable.

As Lu Sen pulled Shen Huchen towards the buffet, Shen Huchen’s eyes unintentionally swept over a figure sitting in the corner, and he stopped suddenly, eyes wide in disbelief.

Lu Sen was pulled back a few steps by his sudden halt, "Why aren’t you moving?"

"I-I think I saw my brother." Shen Huchen said as he shook off Lu Sen’s hand to rush towards the familiar figure.

He must confirm if he was hallucinating from yearning!

Just halfway there, another swaying figure moved towards the same spot, blocking his view completely.

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