spring bite mark

Chapter 21 Pre-Business Trip Benefits
The evening gown that Jiang Manman customized for actress Sena is in its final stages.

That night, Jiang Manman called Sena: "Ms. Sena, do you have time tomorrow? I'd like to ask you to try on my evening gown."

Sena seemed very busy: "Then come find me tomorrow night."

After saying that, he hurriedly hung up the phone.

When Jiang Manman called back, the phone was already switched off.

She stood up to wash up when Jiang Rong called.

"what's up?"

"Boss, that Yu from 'Encounter' just came to give a reward again, this time twenty Carnivals."

Jiang Manman had a slight headache: "Didn't you remind them not to give tips?"

"We reminded them as soon as the broadcast started, and we reminded them several times in between. But this top-ranked streamer only listened for less than two minutes before abandoning a wave of carnival activities and running away. Shanshan said that as soon as he left our channel, he immediately started throwing money around in another live stream. It shouldn't be targeting us specifically."

Jiang Rong said this with a hint of guilt. If someone throwing money at him is considered 'targeting', then he'd rather be targeted in every aspect of his life.

Jiang Manman pondered for a moment: "Forget it, don't withdraw the tips from the backend. Give them back to him someday if he regrets it."

Behind him, Yan Changye wrapped his arms around him: "Who are you chatting with?"

"Jiang Rong." Jiang Manman hung up the phone and casually asked him, "Recently, we encountered a top spender in the live stream who keeps giving gifts without warning. Did you arrange that?"

Yan Changye shook his head: "I never watch live streams. Besides, my wife, Yan Changye, doesn't lack that little bit of tipping money."

"It's fine as long as it's not you." Jiang Manman was relieved. "I don't care if you cause trouble, just don't mess with my Mu Chan."

Yan Changye gave an "oh" and chuckled casually, "My wife wants to sleep in separate rooms from me at the drop of a hat, how could I dare?"

After saying that, his well-defined knuckles began to fidget.

Jiang Manman slapped his hand away: "Stop fooling around, I'm going to take a shower."

"Wash together."

Jiang Manman rubbed her temples: "It's too late today, I need to get up early tomorrow."

Yan Changye persisted, his voice deep and resonant: "Madam, I have to go on a business trip tomorrow. It will probably take three days."

Jiang Manman nodded and said, "We'll shower together when I come back in three days."

Yan Changye harbored deep resentment and reminded her softly, "My period should be coming by then, right? It'll be delayed for another week, and I don't want to wait that long."

Jiang Manman: "..."

Yan Changye hooked his finger through her hair: "Just tell me, is it okay or not?"

Jiang Manman glanced at the time on her phone: "I have to be asleep before 4 a.m.

Yan Changye gently bit her earlobe: "Feed me well, and I'll behave better outside."

Jiang Manman took a deep breath: "You dog of a man!"

seven in the morning.

Shen Zongqian, carrying a business suitcase, waited patiently in the reception room on the first floor of No. 1 Mansion.

He and Yan Changye were on an 8 PM flight to Shanghai to discuss a project. Although it was a private jet, the route and time were set and couldn't be changed easily; logically, they should have been preparing to board by now. But his young master was still engrossed in his lover's arms and showed no intention of getting up.

Shen Zongqian arrived here at six o'clock. During that time, he checked his watch three times and went to see the housekeeper three times, but the housekeeper gave him a helpless look each time.

A cup of tea was served. The housekeeper lowered her voice: "Mr. Shen, you don't come often, so you don't know. Our Master Yan often stays up late with his wife, and we can't disturb him at this time, otherwise he will be very angry."

Shen Zongqian thought to himself, "How could I not know what kind of temper my boss has?"
He picked up his tea to clear his head, already thinking about how to make an excuse if he had to change flights later.

At 7:30, there was finally some movement on the second floor.

Dressed in business attire, Yan Changye slowly descended the stairs, his expression languid like a satiated leopard. His already devastatingly handsome face now possessed an even more alluring glint than usual, and his eyes shone like stars. Shen Zongqian was momentarily unable to look him directly in the eye.

"What are you standing there for? Let's go." Yan Changye glanced at him and walked gracefully towards the parking lot with his long legs.

Shen Zongqian quickly followed: "Boss, time is a bit tight, would you mind if I drove a little faster?"

"Whatever you say." Yan Changye got into the carriage and closed his eyes to rest.

Jiang Manman slept until the afternoon.

She first said in the work group that she wouldn't be going today, and then started contacting Sena.

It was Sena's agent who answered the phone. It sounded noisy on the other end. The agent said:
"Come to Room 1 at the Blue Ocean Club. Sena is very busy and can only spare the time between 5 and 6 pm."

Blue Ocean Club isn't particularly famous in the capital, falling into an awkward category that wealthy families look down on and ordinary people can't afford, but it's deeply favored by the entertainment industry and the middle class in the capital.

Jiang Manman remembered it because the owner behind this club was the same owner as the owner of the Universal Hotel where her dog of a man had stayed with three women to play cards not long ago—Liu Zhi, the second young master of the Liu family, who specializes in playing ambiguous themes.

Jiang Manman picked up her dress bag and went downstairs. She ate a few bites of the sumptuous lunch prepared by the housekeeper and called Jiang Rong as she left: "Wait for me at the entrance of the Blue Ocean Club. You'll accompany me to see Sena today."

At 4:50 p.m., Jiang Manman met up with Jiang Rong.

"The Blue Ocean Club is a mixed bag of people, so be careful not to bump into anyone or get bullied," Jiang Manman reminded them, then nodded to the dozen or so bodyguards not far behind her before stepping inside.

As soon as she entered, countless admiring glances were cast upon her from all around. However, upon seeing the tall and imposing Jiang Rong in front of her, and the dozen or so bodyguards following him at a distance, they quickly looked away.

Jiang Manman walked to the door of VIP room number 1, turned slightly to the side, and whispered to the bodyguards, "You wait at the door."

Then she handed the evening gown to Jiang Rong: "Jiang Rong, come inside with me."

Push the door open and enter.

Inside the private room, a film crew was having a party. More than a dozen celebrities, directors, and producers were smoking and drinking, indulging in a rather decadent atmosphere. Sena, however, sat in the far corner with a slightly unpleasant expression, being forced to drink by a producer.

Jiang Manman's arrival clearly shattered the luxurious atmosphere of the room.

Everyone looked at the doorway in surprise, but when they saw Jiang Manman's delicate and pure face, as well as her gentle and graceful temperament, their initial astonishment was replaced by amazement.

"Another delicate young lady has arrived! When did our crew get such a beauty?" The producer took a deep breath, released Sena, and his gaze fell on Jiang Manman.

Sena propped herself up, still a little dazed, and when she saw Jiang Manman, she sobered up considerably!
She stood up unsteadily and strode towards Jiang Manman: "This is my costume designer, not someone from the crew. Director Chen, Producer Xu, please excuse me for a moment."

After saying that, he blocked the messy stares from inside the private room and pulled Jiang Manman towards the door.

"Wait a minute." The producer laughed from behind, "Since you're already here, wouldn't it seem like we're being unhospitable if we didn't join you for a few drinks?"

(End of this chapter)