Life countdown begins, ice queen bursts into security room

The Rolls-Royce sped along the western suburban highway, and in the rearview mirror, the SUV was tailing the Rolls-Royce.

Gu Qingqiu leaned close to Shen Nian's ear: "Shen Nian, guess what? Jiang Fan is furious right now?"

She pressed the intercom button, her tone languid: "Speed ​​up, shake him off."

The engine roared. The Rolls-Royce sped into the Gu family manor and braked sharply in front of the main building's steps.

As soon as the central locking system popped open, Shen Nian pushed open the car door and stumbled out.

The screeching sound of tires followed immediately. Jiang Fan's SUV drifted and came to a stop sideways beside him.

The car door opened. Shen Nian buried her face in Jiang Fan's arms, clinging tightly to his waist.

"Jiang Fan..." Shen Nian's eyes were red and her voice trembled.

Jiang Fan patted her on the back and looked up at the opposite carriage.

Gu Qingqiu stepped out of the car slowly and deliberately, wearing high heels.

She reached out and smoothed out her rolled-up pencil skirt, her gaze sweeping over the two people embracing each other. Instead of backing down, her eyes revealed an unusual excitement.

"Boss Jiang's driving skills are pretty good." Gu Qingqiu raised his chin provocatively.

Jiang Fan strode forward.

Without any unnecessary words, he grabbed Gu Qingqiu's waist, used one arm to lift the female CEO worth hundreds of billions onto his shoulder.

Gu Qingqiu exclaimed in surprise, then giggled.

"Boss Jiang, are you in such a bad mood? Come on, let's go to the living room on the second floor, I'll help you calm down."

Jiang Fan carried Gu Qingqiu on his back, grabbed Shen Nian with his other hand, and walked straight into the main building.

The door to the master bedroom was locked from the inside.

Gu Qingqiu, having just been tossed onto the large mattress, said, "Shen Nian, today I'll teach you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Fan grabbed her wrist and flipped her over.

"Gu Qingqiu, do you think that just because I've indulged you a few times, you can boss me around and give me orders?"

Jiang Fan tore off his belt with one hand and tightly wrapped it around Gu Qingqiu's wrists, then fastened the other end to the headboard of the solid wood bed.

"Jiang Fan! What are you doing!" Gu Qingqiu finally panicked.

With her hands bound, the feeling of weightlessness and loss of control made her breathing completely disordered.

"What are you doing?" Jiang Fan bent down. "I'll teach you some manners today."

The expensive black pencil skirt was ripped open without mercy.

"Jiang Fan...you bastard..." Gu Qingqiu looked up.

"Come here." Jiang Fan stretched out his hand to Shen Nian.

Shen Nian bit her lower lip and moved to the edge of the bed.

Jiang Fan pulled her close and kissed Shen Nian in front of Gu Qingqiu.

"Shen Nian," Jiang Fan said, releasing his lips. "Go, let this woman know who's really in charge."

Shen Nian's cheeks burned. She glanced at the bound Gu Qingqiu and suppressed the timidity in her heart.

She reached out and awkwardly placed her hand on Gu Qingqiu's shoulder.

Gu Qingqiu shuddered violently.

"No... Jiang Fan... I beg you..." Gu Qingqiu finally lowered her proud head.

"Who is the master?" Jiang Fan looked down at her.

Tears welled up in Gu Qingqiu's eyes as she surrendered completely: "You...you are the master..."

The conquest continued into the early hours of the morning.

At the edge of my field of vision, the virtual panel kept flashing.

【Ding. 】

[Deep Synergy x3 (Dual-Target Linkage), Lifespan +30000 points!]

Current lifespan: 262300 points

Gu Qingqiu slumped on the bed sheet, her belt undone, leaving a red mark around her wrist.

Shen Nian had already fallen into a deep sleep, nestled in Jiang Fan's arms.

……

half a month later.

Shanghai, Times Media Studio One.

The press conference for the start of filming of "Journey to the West" was held as scheduled.

Reporters from hundreds of mainstream media outlets across the country packed the audience to capacity, with cameras densely pointed at the stage.

With an investment of 500 million yuan, an unprecedented performance-based agreement, and the star power of the four actresses, any one of these factors would be enough to dominate the trending topics.

Backstage dressing room.

Su Yuyan, dressed in a well-tailored silver haute couture suit, sat in the main seat with a composed demeanor.

Xu Qingya wore a bright yellow long dress and adorned with pearls and jade.

This is the costume of the Queen of the Women's Kingdom. She wore it directly to the scene, clearly intending to outshine everyone else.

Tang Yingxue leaned back on the sofa, wearing a pure white gauze dress without any extra decoration, exuding a dignified and aloof aura.

Shen Nian sat in the corner, dressed in a short, exotic dance costume with a silver bell hanging from her waist, looking down at her phone.

"Isn't Empress Xu's outfit quite heavy?" Tang Yingxue broke the silence first. "She's just a mortal king, yet she's acting like she's about to ascend the throne."

Xu Qingya fiddled with the jade bracelet on her wrist: "So what if I'm a mortal? I'm still better than some high and mighty immortals who can't even touch a man."

Tang Yingxue's eyes turned cold: "Do you think Tang Sanzang would be interested in a woman who throws herself at him?"

"Even if I have to pay you, it's better than you just watching," Xu Qingya retorted.

Su Yuyan stood up and straightened the hem of her suit jacket: "Alright. There are reporters everywhere outside today. If anyone messes up Times Media's event, don't blame me for turning my back on them."

The door was pushed open. Director Yang Shuhua walked in, followed by Hou Jinlai.

Hou Jinlai was dressed in a golden chainmail armor, wearing a phoenix-winged purple-gold crown, and carrying a golden cudgel prop.

"Get ready to go on stage." Yang Shuhua glanced around the room. "Where's Jiang Fan?"

"Jiang Fan is still changing his clothes," Li Cheng said, peeking his head in from outside the door.

"Let's not wait any longer, let's go first." Yang Shuhua waved her hand.

Inside the studio, the flashbulbs were as bright as day. The moment the creative team stepped onto the stage, a cacophony of camera shutters clicked.

Su Yuyan, Xu Qingya, Tang Yingxue, and Shen Nian, four women lined up in a row.

The reporters below the stage erupted in cheers, their microphones practically shoving into the air.

"President Su! What exactly is the basis for Times Media's confidence in signing a 1.5 billion yuan performance-based agreement?"

"Empress Xu! As a top star in the music industry, why would you choose to take a pay cut to play a supporting role in a TV series?"

"Mr. Tang! Universal Entertainment and Times Media have always been competitors. Does your participation in this crossover event signify some kind of strategic cooperation between the two companies?"

A barrage of pointed questions were thrown at the stage.

Su Yuyan took the microphone, a professional smile on her face: "Our confidence comes from our absolute faith in the script of 'Journey to the West.' As for the other questions you are concerned about, the answers will naturally come when the series airs."

Xu Qingya slightly raised her chin: "I only look at the script when I accept roles, not the pay. The role of the Queen of the Women's Kingdom is worth my effort."

Tang Yingxue said calmly, "A good script doesn't discriminate between companies. I played Guanyin because this role was perfect for me."

Reporters in the audience frantically typed on their keyboards, while a few people in the front row exchanged glances, all sensing the hidden sharpness in those words.

Just then, the heavy doors of the studio were pushed open.

The noise in the entire venue instantly fell silent.

All eyes turned to the doorway.

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, a bald figure dressed in monk's robes walked steadily down the red carpet.