Chapter 152: The Temptation of Drunken Fragrant Chicken

The entire floor was filled with the cheers of men and women. Lu Xuanyou looked at the young woman surrounded by the crowd, his eyes filled with a gentle smile.

"Great An Ning, you finally remembered we still exist!" A middle-aged man with glasses perched on the bridge of his nose was visibly emotional, tears shimmering in his eyes.

Shen Qing swept her gaze over the nine people. "Yes, I remembered you."

The middle-aged man sniffled. What An Ning said was truly both touching and heartbreaking! He took off his glasses and fished a tissue from his pocket to wipe away his tears.

The assistant stood to the side, dumbfounded and frozen like a wooden chicken. *That man, sobbing with snot and tears, are you really the world-renowned bassist in Country R? And that young woman laughing so hard she’s blowing bubbles, do your fans know you’re this kind of choreographer?* The assistant felt his worldview had been dealt a massive blow. This young girl was actually An Ning! If she debuted five years ago and became a sensation across the country, she must have been in middle school at most!

"Boss, is this for real?" The assistant felt like he was dreaming. When he started working for Lu Xuanyou, An Ning had already terminated her contract with RT.

"Yes." Lu Xuanyou’s eyes were filled with the girl’s reflection. An Ning, as expected, was a dazzling presence wherever she went.

After speaking with her companions on the fifteenth floor for a while, Shen Qing invited them out to dinner. The venue was recommended by Lu Xuanyou; it was a private restaurant frequently visited by celebrities. It was expensive, but the security was excellent, so there was no need to worry about being followed by paparazzi.

Shen Qing glanced at the menu; the prices were still a bit lower than those at Xilou.

"You guys order." Shen Qing pushed the menu away and took out her phone to play with it. Lu Xuanyou sat in the seat next to her, catching a glimpse of the girl chatting with someone, though he couldn't make out the content.

Lu Xuanyou lowered his eyes and casually checked off two dishes.

Since the guests today were all big shots, the owner did not dare to be negligent, and the dishes were served very quickly. They were all local signature specialties. Lu Xuanyou ladled a bowl of soup for Shen Qing. "Qingqing, drink this first."

Shen Qing glanced at it. "I don't want to."

The people of Country R had a heavy palate; whether it was soup or dishes, the flavor was generally on the salty side.

Lu Xuanyou was stunned, and the others looked over one after another. They all knew that An Ning had a blunt temper, but wasn't it a bit impolite to reject the movie star so directly?

"Then I’ll drink it." Lu Xuanyou smiled, taking the soup bowl to his side without any air of superiority.

Shen Qing’s phone vibrated several times. Because of the sudden silence, the sound of the vibration seemed quite loud in the enclosed room.

"An Ning, it seems like you have a message," a middle-aged woman said.

Shen Qing was using her chopsticks to pick up some food. "Yes, I know."

She took a small bite, her brow furrowing imperceptibly. She put down her chopsticks and checked the message.

[G: Look at me.]
[G: A three-day trip to Country R, shall we go together?]

Below were two photos sent by Gu Ting. One was a selfie at the airport, and the other was a famous street in the capital of Country R; the five-star hotel she was staying at was located on that very street.

Shen Qing narrowed her eyes. That was quite a coincidence.

[No Such Person: Eating.]

Less than half a minute after the message was sent, Gu Ting replied.

[G: Where are you eating?]

Shen Qing lowered her head and thought for two seconds before sending him an address.

[G: The food in Country R is heavy. I have some 'Drunken Fragrant Chicken' here, crispy and tender—want it for a late-night snack?]

Drunken Fragrant Chicken?

Shen Qing raised her eyes to glance at the dishes on the table, then replied with a "fine."

The middle-aged bassist looked up at Shen Qing. "Great An Ning, are you not eating anymore?" He had known An Ning for a long time, having followed her since she first debuted. In his impression, An Ning was never much of a foodie.

Shen Qing poured herself a glass of plain water and nodded. "Yes."

The others looked at each other without speaking. *Look at that! How self-disciplined and restrained are people who are both beautiful and thin!*

When the others finished eating, Shen Qing did not let Lu Xuanyou drop her off.

"It’s fine, I’m heading that way anyway." Walking to the entrance, Lu Xuanyou opened the car door for Shen Qing, waiting for her to get in.

"No need, thank you." Shen Qing stood on the steps, unmoving. Her tone was quite flat, and from the inside out, she radiated detachment.

Lu Xuanyou smiled, then walked to her side, reaching out to take her hand.

"Qingqing." A gentle, clear male voice came from the side. Lu Xuanyou froze and looked over.