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He Xingwang agreed so easily?
Chi Suisui looked at that single word for a few seconds, and Su Mian on the other end of the phone asked, “President Sui, what’s wrong?”
“Nothing,” Chi Suisui came back to her senses. “Su Mian, I’ll hang up first.”
“Okay.”
Chi Suisui hung up the phone. Seeing that he had time, she simply dialed He Xingwang’s number, which was answered after about ten seconds.
As soon as he picked up, she heard the faint sound of gunfire.
Chi Suisui asked, “Don’t go back on what you just said.”
He Xingwang chuckled softly on the other end of the phone. “No, I wouldn’t go back on something like this.”
Chi Suisui hummed in agreement, then suddenly remembered something and asked softly, “Isn’t this considered going through the back door for me?”
“No,” He Xingwang answered her question very simply, and after a few seconds asked, “When is the interview?”
“Not sure yet.”
Chi Suisui didn’t even need to think. If she had an opportunity for an interview and didn’t seize it, she would be wasting it.
If things went smoothly, she could also ask for an autograph for Su Mian. That little fan had been thinking about it for a long time, so she should give her some perks.
She had even eaten the male god’s dessert, so an autograph wasn’t a big deal.
“Do your aunt and uncle know about the wedding yet?” He Xingwang’s voice softened, becoming even more gentle.
Chi Suisui rubbed her ear, finding it strangely pleasant to listen to.
She was used to the sound of the cello and also liked deep voices, and He Xingwang’s voice hit all the right notes for her.
Hearing the word “wedding” spoken in such a voice.
Even her attitude towards marriage seemed to be developing a strange anticipation.
“My parents haven’t returned yet today. I’ll mention it tonight,” Chi Suisui breathed out. “This matter can’t be rushed.”
“It’s not early anymore.”
He Xingwang lowered his eyes and gave his reply.
It had been delayed for several years already.
Chi Suisui sighed and said, “I can’t just talk to the air right now.” She changed the subject. “Why did you reject Qingcheng TV station last time?”
He Xingwang hummed in agreement. “There was a scandal.”
After a few seconds, he seemed to think he had put it too simply and added, “You mentioned it when you answered a phone call in the car last time.”
Chi Suisui said “oh.”
This matter had come full circle and was related to her. He had actually remembered it.
He Xingwang asked, “What’s wrong?”
Chi Suisui said, “Nothing, just curious.”
He Xingwang said unhurriedly, “The scandal is one reason. Even if there wasn’t one, I wouldn’t have accepted their interview.”
He could clearly see the purpose behind their request from their expressions and eyes.
Chi Suisui’s fingers hooked around the palm-sized wooden bow, looking thoughtful.
She slowly said, “I rode your popularity to the trending topics these past two days, and now you’ve so easily agreed to my interview. I should thank you.”
When he came back, she would make him a beautiful fish dish.
It wouldn’t be so ugly this time.
“And then?” He Xingwang said.
“And then what?” Chi Suisui asked.
He Xingwang pondered for a few seconds, his voice low and unhurried. “Since you want to thank me, then come for the interview as soon as possible.”
“......”
Was she the one eager for the interview, or was he?
Or did he want her to thank him in person?
He Xingwang stood outside the venue, where the shooting athletes were training inside, the sound of gunfire rising and falling, while outside was the orange-red glow of the sunset.
He was only wearing a thin team uniform, outlining his strong and powerful figure. Occasionally, when his arm moved upward, a lean section of his waist and abdomen would be revealed.
He Xingwang’s eyebrows were slightly lowered, his mind focused on the other end of the phone.
“Got it, I’ll go quickly,” Chi Suisui’s voice softened a little.
Faint talking sounds came from downstairs. Her parents must have returned. Her heart stirred. “Then I’ll hang up. See you in a few days.”
He Xingwang hummed. “Okay.”
A few days wasn’t long.
When Li Huaiming and Su Zhi came out, they only saw He Xingwang standing there holding his phone, the corners of his lips curved up, his expression relaxed.
Bathed in the glow of the sunset, he looked exceptionally gentle.
Li Huaiming rubbed his eyes, confirming that he had indeed seen gentleness, confirming that he had indeed seen God He smiling.
Who was he talking to on the phone, to be so relaxed?
“Who do you think God He was talking to on the phone?”
“His mom?”
The two exchanged glances.
They had only seen God He’s family members online. His father was the CEO of the He Corporation, decisive and efficient, and his mother was a capable homemaker.
And they didn’t know who that relative who was a reporter was.
Seeing him hang up the phone, Li Huaiming walked over and asked curiously, “God He, who were you just talking to?”
He Xingwang turned around, his expression natural. “Family.”
Li Huaiming said “oh.”
It really was family, no wonder he was so gentle.
Chi Suisui went downstairs and indeed saw her parents returning hand in hand.
“What were you two doing?” she asked, standing at the turn of the stairs. “You weren’t just out for a walk, were you?”
“Yes, we were.”
Qi Xincheng admitted it openly. “Your mother has been saying she wants to lose weight recently, saying she’s fat. But where is she fat? She’s clearly very thin.”
Chi Suisui looked at her seriously. “Not fat, just right.”
Praise from the father and daughter made Chi Meiyuan couldn’t help but laugh. “Alright, alright, you two don’t need to flatter me.”
Chi Suisui’s eyes and lips curved into a smile.
Their family was relatively simple. Her mother, Chi Meiyuan, was a musician who had performed at state banquets more than once. Now she was about to retire behind the scenes and didn’t appear in public often.
Back then, her father, Qi Xincheng, had sponsored an official gala for his company and had seen Chi Meiyuan in person in the audience, falling in love with her at first sight.
From then on, he began a passionate pursuit.
Chi Meiyuan had grown up in a family of musicians, so Qi Xincheng pretended to know music to have a common language with her.
When he asked her out for the first time, he had memorized several paragraphs of information, thinking it was fine. However, in Chi Meiyuan’s eyes, it was adorably funny.
For example, when they went to a concert, he would say nonsensical things, attributing one instrument to another.
Chi Meiyuan would deliberately ask him what kind of songs he usually liked to listen to.
Qi Xincheng said his favorite was cello solos, then mentioned a violin piece, and enthusiastically said that he wanted to watch a performance with her in the future.
Chi Suisui knew all about this embarrassing story from her parents’ love life.
Qi Xincheng didn’t have the chance to hear someone play that piece on the cello, but Chi Meiyuan played it for him after they got married.
A concert exclusively for him.
Chi Suisui sometimes envied her parents’ marriage. After more than twenty years of marriage, it was still like their first love, and they even showed affection in front of her and Qi Churui.
During dinner in the evening, the table was very quiet.
Chi Suisui suddenly spoke, “Dad, Mom, there’s something I need to tell you.”
Qi Xincheng immediately became nervous. “What is it?”
Her gaze drifted to the area under Chi Suisui’s desk, towards her stomach.
Chi Meiyuan glared at him. “What nonsense are you thinking?”
“Dad, you’re overthinking it,” Chi Suisui said, a bit helplessly. “I had dinner at the He’s a couple of days ago. He Xingwang’s intention was—no engagement, straight to marriage.”
Qi Xincheng breathed a sigh of relief.
Chi Suisui remembered something and said, “Also, about that lipstick thing before, I drew it on myself.”
“......?”
Qi Xincheng looked at her doubtfully.
Drew it on... He had mistaken his own daughter’s lip shape and even said it resembled his...
Unbelievable, he had been proven wrong.
Qi Xincheng put down his spoon, maintained a straight face, and changed the subject. “No way, there’s no such good thing. No engagement and straight to marriage? There absolutely has to be an engagement.”
This would at least delay his daughter’s wedding time.
“What are your own thoughts?” Chi Meiyuan asked gently.
“Do you really want to hear my honest thoughts?” Chi Suisui didn’t answer directly but posed a question.
“Alright, I understand,” Qi Xincheng said expressionlessly. “Suisui, you don’t need to say anymore.”
Wasn’t his daughter’s meaning clear enough?
The thoughts in her heart had probably been decided long ago.
After dinner, Chi Suisui sorted out the packages and takeout she had received today. Although each netizen sent a small amount, it added up.
Most of it was food, and someone had even sent a Yunnan ham.
The dazzling array surprised the whole family.
Qi Xincheng, who hadn’t seen the online news, was silent for a long time, pointing and asking, “What’s going on here? Who sent all this?”
“Strangers,” Chi Suisui thought for a moment and gave these three words. “They thought your daughter was very poor.”
“......”
Qi Xincheng: Why didn’t anyone send anything to him?
Chi Suisui took the opportunity to explain the situation to him, making Qi Xincheng quite jealous. He also wanted to eat the fish his daughter made.
Now, getting married early was even more out of the question.
By the time everything was tidied up, half an hour had passed. Chi Suisui washed her hands and asked, “Dad, I’m planning to do a giveaway as a way to clarify that I’m not that poor.”
“That’s easy. Just have the company’s official Weibo repost yours.”
“No need,” Chi Suisui shook her head.
The contrast would be too great. Besides, as a reporter, she would inevitably expose some companies in the future, and if it involved her own family’s company, it would be even worse.
“Send some gifts?” Qi Xincheng pondered for a moment. “Why don’t you just send money and let them buy whatever they want?”
Chi Suisui’s eyes lit up.
That could actually work.
“Then how much money are you going to give away?”
“A few tens of thousands should be enough, right?”
Chi Suisui had no concept of these things. She hadn’t even thought about how to do the giveaway yet, so she gave a vague answer for now.
“No, that’s too little. It doesn’t fit our family’s principles. Dad will sponsor you,” Qi Xincheng waved his hand generously and handed over a card.
He was very grateful and liked the kindness others showed towards his daughter. Being generous wasn’t a big deal.
Chi Meiyuan glanced at it. “Pocket money?”
Qi Xincheng’s hand froze in mid-air, casting a pleading look at his daughter.
“Dad, do you have any other ideas?” Chi Suisui found it amusing and rescued him. “Tell us everything.”
Chi Meiyuan was too lazy to investigate and turned her head. “You can also give away the snacks at home.”
The Qi family’s business was in food, now a well-known domestic snack company with astonishing annual sales. Previous polls showed it was the most popular snack brand.
Especially for young people online, snack gift packs were even more sought after, and they were very convenient to give as gifts.
“Your mother is right,” Qi Xincheng first gave a compliment.
“At least a few hundred thousand. Our company just released a new gift pack, so let’s give one to everyone. Suisui, you can’t be stingy about this kind of thing.”
Chi “Stingy” Suisui righteously took the card.
The giveaway would have to be planned slowly.
This was Chi Suisui’s first giveaway, so she decided to do a good one, without any mistakes, and also planned to consult Su Mian’s opinion.
After all, Su Mian lived on Weibo for a long time and should have some experience with such things.
After going to work on Monday, most of the office area was talking about the list.
Su Mian had gone to the director’s office early in the morning and argued for half an hour, finally getting the four-person relay race onto her list.
However, she could only interview this one event and couldn’t have a second one.
“I’m making reasonable use of the rules,” Su Mian sat back in her seat with puffed cheeks. “The director looked at me like this.”
She vividly imitated his expression.
The director was a middle-aged man close to fifty, with a not-so-good temper, usually irritable. Su Mian’s imitation had a strange, cute feel to it.
Chi Suisui smiled. “It’s good he didn’t scold you.”
Su Mian said, “The director’s scolding is terrible. Last time, Zhang Yueran’s interview draft was late, and she was almost scolded to tears. It was terrifying.”
Chi Suisui coughed softly.
Su Mian was talking about this with great interest and didn’t think there was anything wrong with Chi Suisui’s cough. “Are you feeling unwell somewhere?”
“Su Mian, it seems you have a lot of opinions about me.”
The director’s gloomy voice came from behind.
Su Mian’s back turned cold, and she turned around with a bitter face. “Director, I have no opinions! You’re doing a great job!”
The director sneered twice and returned to his office.
After he left, Su Mian was even more depressed. “When did the director come?”
Chi Suisui tidied up the draft paper on her desk, her eyebrows curving slightly. “Don’t worry, you didn’t say anything. The director won’t take it to heart.”
Another sigh.
The first person Chi Suisui wrote down was He Xingwang, and the second was a fencing athlete. She found fencing such an interesting sport and wanted to take the opportunity of an interview to experience it.
Half an hour later, Su Mian was fully revived and asked excitedly, “President Sui, who do you want to interview?”
Chi Suisui raised an eyebrow. “Your dream.”
Her dream?
Su Mian’s mind raced, her eyes widening suddenly, and she stammered, “R-really?”
Chi Suisui nodded. “Really.”
Su Mian’s face flushed with excitement.
In her memory, it seemed that Chi Suisui had never failed at anything she wanted to do. Interviewing He Xingwang should also be something she was confident about.
Her dream had indeed come true.
Just as she was speaking, a new notification appeared in the office group chat: 【Submit your lists as soon as possible. Meeting in the main conference room at 2:30 PM.】
“It must be about the list.”
“Hey, who did you write down?”
“Just some ordinary ones, nothing special. I’m not even hoping for anything. What about you?”
The athletes that could be remembered were just those few. There were over a dozen reporters in the department, so there would definitely be overlaps. Who would get the chance in the end was uncertain.
So now everyone was being secretive about who they had chosen.
Chi Suisui sat by the window, a rare quiet spot in the office area. She opened the document and confirmed the name was on it.
Then she sent it to the director’s email.
Just as she closed it, her phone vibrated. It was a message from Su Mian: 【President Sui, Zhang Yueran just passed behind you and sneaked a peek at your computer.】
Chi Suisui looked up and glanced to her right.
Zhang Yueran had just sat back down in her seat, her heart pounding. She had actually seen that Chi Suisui had written He Xingwang’s name!
Did she know her own weight?
Just because the school arranged for her to present flowers, did she think she could get an interview?
Just as Zhang Yueran was lost in thought, she sensed something and looked up, meeting Chi Suisui’s calm and clear eyes.
There wasn’t even anger, just calmness and indifference.
Zhang Yueran bit her lip. Chi Suisui seemed to know that she had just seen the document’s content, but didn’t seem to care about her at all.
This kind of disregard made her even more unacceptable.
At 2:30 PM, the conference room was full.
Because everyone’s list was very short, the director put most of the reporters’ names and their chosen interviewees on the same page.
It was clearly displayed on the projector.
After reading the first page, he flipped to the second page, which only had two people’s lists.
For a moment, the eyes of the entire conference room involuntarily turned to Chi Suisui and Zhang Yueran sitting there.
Both of them had written He Xingwang’s name?
“They’re really bold...” someone whispered. “I think the director will send it back...”
Soft murmurs arose.
Su Mian immediately glared, lowering her voice. “She clearly didn’t have this list when she was chatting with Sister Chen today.”
Chi Suisui’s expression was very relaxed. “It’s fine for her to write it.”
Su Mian said, “Writing it openly is fine, but adding it temporarily after secretly peeking, I think that’s not good.”
Chi Suisui blinked. “Do you believe her or me?”
Su Mian said, “Of course you.”
Chi Suisui said, “Then what are you worried about?”
Su Mian thought, of course she was worried. Once they made eye contact, she felt immersed in those beautiful eyes, as if they could speak.
And what they were saying was that she had this interview in the bag.
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