Ji Nian was just enjoying watching a video when the sudden ringing of the phone made her jump.
When she saw an unfamiliar number on the phone screen, she was puzzled and picked up the call.
"Hello?" Ji Nian said.
"Hello, Miss Ji, this is Liu Yi."
Ji Nian was stunned. Wasn't this the male lead's assistant? Why was he suddenly calling her?
"Hello Assistant Liu, may I ask why you are calling me today?"
On the other end of the phone, Liu Yi's eyes were calm as he replied, "Miss Shen wants you to join her company. The president agreed, so come to Huayu today to sign the contract."
Ji Nian was dumbfounded. What? Did she hear that right? She had been worrying about how to get close to the female lead, and now a pillow was being delivered for her nap!
"Okay! Assistant Liu, I'll come over right away!"
"Alright, I've already contacted the people there. When you arrive, Miss Ji, just tell the front desk your name." Liu Yi said and then hung up.
Ji Nian stared wide-eyed, full of delight. It was as if heaven was helping her! Thinking of this, she immediately ran upstairs.
She opened the closet and randomly put on a red, figure-hugging dress. Looking in the full-length mirror, it looked quite good, paired with a pair of white flats before heading out.
But when she got outside, she realized this was a villa area, and looking up buses and subways, it seemed she'd have to walk quite far. Calling a taxi here...
"Damn, it's so expensive, actually 50 yuan." Ji Nian stared at the map on her phone, looking at the Didi taxi app, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
As she walked, she couldn't help thinking that the female lead had someone to pick her up and drop her off when going to sign a contract, while she, a worthless supporting actress, was still struggling with the issue of the 50 yuan taxi fare being too expensive.
"The gap between people, ah." She lamented to herself as she murmured.
"Beep beep."
The sound of a car honking came, startling Ji Nian. She turned her head to look, only to see a black car slowly following behind her.
Ji Nian thought she was blocking the way, so she moved aside, but when the car stopped in front of her, she froze completely.
"Where are you going, Miss Ji?" Pei Yuchen rolled down the window, a gentle smile on his face.
Ji Nian blinked, stunned for a moment before answering: "Dr. Pei...I'm going out for something."
When Pei Yuchen heard the woman call him Dr. Pei, his eyes darkened slightly, though the smile on his face seemed to convey a hint of coldness.
"I happen to be going out too. Shall I give you a ride?"
Ji Nian felt a chill down her back. She didn't know why, but seeing his gentle, refined appearance, she kept picturing the male lead's sick and twisted personality described in the novel.
"No need, no need to trouble yourself, I can just take the bus by myself." Ji Nian hurriedly declined with a shake of her head.
"The bus?" Pei Yuchen looked a bit bewildered, seemingly surprised that she would take public transportation.
Ji Nian nodded. "Yes, thank you for the kind offer Dr. Pei, but I won't trouble you."
Pei Yuchen laughed. Looking at the woman, he said, "Miss Ji, if I'm not mistaken, there are no buses or subways anywhere near this entire villa area."
Damn, you found that out too? Ji Nian was stunned. Could he not hear her rejection?
"Ha ha." Ji Nian laughed awkwardly. "I can take a taxi myself as well."
"Please don't stand on ceremony, Miss Ji." Pei Yuchen raised his eyebrows, a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Who knows, it could be on my way."
Seeing the man keep inviting her into his car, Ji Nian didn't want to, but was also afraid of offending this sicko. Thinking it over, she decided to just get in the car...
Ji Nian gave a dry smile and slowly got into the passenger seat. "Thank you, Dr. Pei."
Pei Yuchen gave a slight smile and nod. As the car slowly started, he asked, "Where to, Miss Ji?"
Ji Nian had just buckled her seatbelt and answered, "Huayu Company."
"Oh?" Pei Yuchen drove while laughing, "I remember that's Zehan's company."
"Yes, I'm going today to sign a contract." Ji Nian obediently answered. When dealing with the villain, just answer whatever he asks. The main thing is not to offend him.
Pei Yuchen was a bit surprised. He didn't expect her to be an entertainer. Glancing at the woman, he couldn't help but nod. With her gorgeous looks, she did meet the standards for a celebrity.
"So Miss Ji is an entertainer."
Ji Nian smiled awkwardly. "There's not much work, just barely getting by..."
Pei Yuchen still had a gentle smile. "Miss Ji is too modest."
The villa area was very large. After driving for nearly 15 minutes they exited. The entire ride so far was exceptionally quiet, with an awkward atmosphere hanging in the air.
Ji Nian touched her nose. The air conditioning in the car was a bit cold, but she didn't dare move. She just felt this villain was a bit dangerous.
"Cold?" Pei Yuchen turned to ask.
Seeing the man's refined appearance, if not for knowing the plot, she probably would have fallen for him already. Trying hard to stay alert, she smiled and answered, "A little...cold..."
Pei Yuchen heard this and reached out his slender hand to adjust the temperature of the air conditioner, then asked again, "How about now? Still cold?"
Ji Nian blinked. Feeling a bit uneasy, she turned her head away. Why was this villain so handsome? And so polite and gentlemanly? Uwuwuwu...
"Better now."
"That's good." Pei Yuchen smiled in response, completely unbothered by the woman's awkward manner.
Ji Nian stared out the window, watching the passing cars and pedestrians. They'd been driving for quite a while now, so they should be close.
"May I ask Miss Ji a question?" Pei Yuchen smiled and asked.
"Hm?" Ji Nian was startled. "What's your question, Dr. Pei?"
When they reached a red light, Pei Yuchen stopped and turned to look into the woman's clear eyes with a smile. "It seems I never told you my profession, so why do you call me Dr. Pei?"
Ji Nian was dumbstruck. Damn...did he really not say? She tried hard to recall but suddenly felt like she'd been struck by lightning. Crap, it seemed he really hadn't said.
Pei Yuchen still looked at her expectantly, waiting for an answer. To be honest, he was quite curious. Having just returned to the country, how did this woman know his profession?
Ji Nian's mind spun quickly. She had to come up with a reasonable excuse to deal with this suspicious villain. Otherwise, with his personality, this tiny matter could become a ticking time bomb in the future.
"Dr. Pei, the light's green!" Ji Nian pointed ahead and said.
Pei Yuchen's eyes darkened. As he drove, he laughed and asked, "Is Miss Ji unwilling to say?"
Ji Nian smiled awkwardly. She could almost see the cold air emanating from the villain already. Look at that smile on his face, it already held a hint of chill.
"No no, I can say." Ji Nian's mind turned before she came up with a suitable reason and let out a dry laugh. "I heard...Mr. Ye mention it before..."
Pei Yuchen was startled. The cold Ye Jingzhan actually chatted about this with others? Somehow he didn't quite believe that.
Ji Nian saw the Huayu Company building up ahead not far away. Hurriedly she said, "We're here, you can just drop me off at the roadside."
Pei Yuchen nodded. Stopping at the roadside, he watched as the woman seemed to flee the car. The corners of his mouth lifted in a cold smile.
"Thank you for the ride, Dr. Pei. I'll head over now." Ji Nian thanked the man in the car window before dashing off like the wind.
