The Movie Queen's Beloved Crybaby Alpha (GL , ABO) - Chapter 9

Unlike Ye Qinglan’s gloomy expression on this end of the phone, Ning Yunshu on the other side was beaming with joy.

Her face wore an undisguised smile as she looked at the photos of Ye Qinglan sent by the photography department on her computer, her eyes practically overflowing with satisfaction.

The mere fact that Ye Qinglan had answered her call instead of hanging up was enough to make her happy all day.

When Qin Yun knocked and entered, she was greeted by the sight of her boss grinning foolishly.

She even froze for a second, almost turning around to check if she had entered the wrong office.

“Ahem, what is it, Sister Qin Yun?” Ning Yunshu quickly composed herself, putting on a serious expression.

As a professional assistant, Qin Yun’s skills were top-notch. She immediately acted as if nothing had happened and stepped forward. “There’s a charity gala tonight that requires your attendance.”

Hearing this, Ning Yunshu’s previously restrained smile instantly faded.

Frowning, she replied, “Got it.”

Qin Yun sighed helplessly. “If you want to relocate the headquarters here, there’s no avoiding these troublesome matters.”

Ning Yunshu rubbed her temples and said, “I know, I know.”

“How are the preparations in Australia going?” Ning Yunshu asked in return.

“All the materials are ready. We’re just waiting for things to be finalized on this end,” Qin Yun replied.

“Alright, I understand.” Ning Yunshu nodded, then added, “You can go back to your work now.”

“Understood.” Qin Yun responded before leaving Ning Yunshu’s office.

After a moment’s thought, Ning Yunshu picked up her phone again.

Ye Qinglan and Ke Ying had gone through a batch of scripts together, and by the end of the selection process, only one urban crime drama remained.

“This one’s good. The screenwriter is the renowned Jiang, and the director, Xu, has won numerous awards and is hailed as a genius in the industry. Keep a low profile when you join the crew, and don’t act like a diva in front of these two,” Ke Ying advised.

“Though I trust you won’t, it’s best to stay humble around them.”

Ye Qinglan nodded obediently. “Got it, got it.”

“I’ll contact Director Xu. I’ll notify you immediately once the exact schedule is set. In the meantime, go home and study the script carefully,” Ke Ying instructed.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let you down,” Ye Qinglan said with a smile.

Ke Ying chuckled and scolded lightly, “It’s not about not letting me down, it’s about not letting yourself down. Alright, you can go now.”

“Okay, I’m off then.”

Carefully placing the script back in her bag, Ye Qinglan took her phone and headed downstairs. As she stepped into the elevator, she noticed a friend request notification. Opening it, she saw that the sender was none other than Ning Yunshu.

Ning Yunshu had used an adorable Samoyed as her profile picture the dog tilting its head with a pitiful expression, as if Ning Yunshu herself were looking at her that way.

Ye Qinglan didn’t even realize she was smiling at the sight.

Still, she chose to accept the request. The moment she did, Ning Yunshu sent a message.

[Ning Yunshu: Sister, puppy eyes.jpg]

She even included a sticker.

Ye Qinglan quickly typed a reply.

[Ye Qinglan: Ning Yunshu, speak properly, or I’ll block you.]

[Ning Yunshu: No, no, no! I just wanted to tell you that you’ll have to figure out dinner on your own tonight. I have an event to attend and won’t be able to get away.]

Ye Qinglan didn’t mind either. As the chairman of the group, Ning Yunshu cooking for her every day after work was already quite remarkable. After all, few company executives truly had free time just look at how busy Xiao Wenjin had been lately, let alone Ning Yunshu.

So she simply replied with a message.

[Ye Qinglan: Got it.]

[Ning Yunshu: Don’t just grab something random to eat.]

Ye Qinglan was exasperated yet amused.

[Ye Qinglan: Ning Yunshu, you’re so controlling.]

[Ning Yunshu: Puppy eyes.jpg]

Ye Qinglan had had enough.

[Ye Qinglan: No memes!]

[Ning Yunshu: Oh, fine. Then I’ll order takeout for you.]

[Ye Qinglan: ?]

[Ning Yunshu: You should be heading home from work now, right? The food will arrive around the same time you get back. Don’t worry, I’ll order your favorite dishes from that place downstairs in my office building.]

Ding.

The elevator reached the underground parking lot. Ye Qinglan had no choice but to walk toward her car while keeping an eye on her surroundings and replying to Ning Yunshu.

[Ye Qinglan: Wait, I didn’t agree to this.]

[Ning Yunshu: Consider it rent payment. I have to get ready for the evening event now. See you tonight.]

With that, she stopped responding.

Ye Qinglan stood there, completely speechless.

Ning Yunshu really knew exactly how to handle her!

Gritting her teeth, Ye Qinglan got into her car and drove home.

After changing into comfortable clothes and settling in, she hadn’t rested long before the doorbell rang. Checking the monitor, she saw Qin Yun, Ning Yunshu’s assistant, standing outside.

She quickly opened the door. “Assistant Qin, what brings you here?”

Qin Yun smiled and handed her a food container. “Miss Ye, President Ning asked me to deliver dinner for you. She was worried it might get cold if left too long, so she sent me over. She also said you should eat it while it’s hot.”

Ye Qinglan flushed slightly in embarrassment. “This is really… Thank you for the trouble.”

“Not at all. I won’t disturb you further, I’ll report back to President Ning now.” Qin Yun turned to leave.

“Wait, Assistant Qin.” Ye Qinglan suddenly called out to her. Qin Yun turned back to see her biting her lip, hesitating before finally saying, “Ning Yunshu has always had a weak stomach. Don’t let her drink too much.”

At that, a knowing smile appeared on Qin Yun’s face. “I’ll make sure of it. I think President Ning will be very happy to know you’re concerned about her.”

Ye Qinglan instinctively wanted to refute, but the elevator arrived just then.

“Goodbye, Miss Ye.” Without giving her a chance to say more, Qin Yun stepped inside, and the doors closed behind her.

Ye Qinglan could only curse herself for speaking too quickly now there was a huge misunderstanding!

But clearly, there was no taking it back. Glancing down at the steaming dinner in her hands, she sighed.

Fine, I’ll just pretend I cared about Ning Yunshu because of the food.

With that thought, she closed the door and prepared to eat, feeling perfectly justified.

Yet as she set out the dishes and took the first bite, an inexplicable sense of loneliness crept in.

Lately, she had almost always eaten dinner with Ning Yunshu. Even though there had been disagreements, sharing a meal with someone was entirely different from eating alone.

Damn it, I’m actually missing Ning Yunshu!

Suddenly, the lavish spread in front of her lost all its appeal.

On the other side, Ning Yunshu effortlessly mingled with guests while holding a champagne glass. When she noticed Qin Yun making her way through the crowd, she politely excused herself from the group with a “Please excuse me.”

She then led Qin Yun to a quiet corner.

“So? Was she angry about me taking the initiative?” Ning Yunshu asked nervously.

Qin Yun looked at her boss with mild exasperation. This was someone who navigated business dealings with ease and remained composed in family disputes, yet here she was, worried about someone being upset over a dinner arrangement.

Who would believe this if they heard it?

But Qin Yun didn’t keep her boss in suspense. “No, Miss Ye wasn’t angry. In fact, she asked me to relay a message to you.”

“What message?!” Ning Yunshu immediately perked up.

Amused, Qin Yun replied, “Miss Ye said that since you’ve had stomach issues since childhood, she wanted me to keep an eye on you and make sure you don’t drink too much.”

Instantly, Qin Yun saw a silly grin spread across her boss’s face.

“She really said that?” Ning Yunshu pressed, as if unable to believe it.

“Boss, when have I ever kept things from you?” Qin Yun spread her hands. “What would I gain by hiding something like this?”

Reassured, Ning Yunshu’s mood brightened further. She patted Qin Yun’s shoulder. “I understand. Thank you, Sister Qin Yun. I’ll send you a red packet later.”

With that, she returned to her champagne and socializing.

Qin Yun couldn’t help but feel her boss seemed to have grown a fluffy tail that was now wagging nonstop behind her.

It was almost too much to watch!

And Qin Yun wasn’t the only one who noticed. Everyone who approached Ning Yunshu for business discussions that day found her unusually agreeable.

Though many came to toast her, remembering Ye Qinglan’s concern, Ning Yunshu handed over hosting duties to branch manager Ji An later in the evening and had Qin Yun drive her home.

After seeing her boss safely to her building’s entrance and confirming she was fine, Qin Yun left. Ning Yunshu went upstairs alone and opened her apartment door.

The living room lights were on, with Ye Qinglan watching a variety show. She looked up immediately at the sound of the door opening.

She saw Ning Yunshu, cheeks slightly flushed but otherwise composed, and inexplicably felt relieved.

Noticing Ye Qinglan’s gaze, Ning Yunshu blinked softly and murmured, “I’m home, sister.”

Ye Qinglan instinctively maintained a stern expression. “Hmm.”

Whether from alcohol or something else, Ning Yunshu changed her shoes and jacket before sidling up to Ye Qinglan, pouting pitifully. “I listened to you.”

Looking at Ning Yunshu now, Ye Qinglan was reminded of her profile picture.

At this moment, Ning Yunshu resembled nothing so much as a big dog seeking its owner’s praise, with an invisible tail wagging behind her.

Ye Qinglan suddenly wanted to pat this big dog’s head.

But she restrained herself, clearing her throat instead. “I can see that. Go change and wash up, you reek of alcohol.”

Ning Yunshu immediately broke into a wide grin. “Okay, I will.”

True to her word, she obediently went to her bedroom to change and freshen up.

To be honest, Ye Qinglan was both amused and exasperated by Ning Yunshu’s antics. She couldn’t help but admire Ning Yunshu’s mental fortitude, after being treated so coldly, she still persistently tried to coax and please her. Anyone else would have probably run away by now.

However.

Thinking of how Ning Yunshu had looked just moments ago, Ye Qinglan found it impossible to maintain her usual stone-cold demeanor.

After all.

She looked absolutely adorable! Ye Qinglan just wanted to ruffle her hair!