Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 547: 349 Today the evil wind blows, bringing demons and monsters (3 more updates)

Shen Shuci’s colleague had recommended an internet-famous restaurant that required advance reservations;

she had checked out the restaurant’s photos and reviews online—all seemed fine. She had made the reservation

and, right after work, the Huo Family car had already been waiting at the usual spot. But upon arriving at the

restaurant...

She was somewhat stunned!

The restaurant looked completely different from the photos—there were various rose balloons, heart patterns,

and melodious violin music filling the air with romance and warmth. Each table had candle bouquets, and even

the napkins on the plates were folded into something resembling a heart shape.

The online pictures had shown a regular, proper restaurant.

But at the venue...

One would think it was a place exclusively for couples.

The whole scene was filled with pink bubbles.

Shen Shuci’s face spelled “awkward” in capital letters.

“Welcome, do you have a reservation?”

Seeing what the restaurant was like, Shen Shuci was hesitant to stay, but someone responded faster, “Yes.”

“Last four digits of the phone number?”

“8055.” Shen Shuci hadn't expected that he would effortlessly recite the last four digits of her phone number.

The waiter then led them in, poured two glasses of lemon water, “You can start by looking at the menu.”

“Thank you.” Shen Shuci browsed the menu while her gaze still scanned the surroundings—it seemed like the

place was decorated for Valentine's Day and never reverted.

All the way, she couldn't find a topic to talk about and kept insisting that the restaurant was delicious and that

she had specifically chosen it, but...

How could it turn out like this.

“Both of you could try our couple's set meal written at the end of the menu—it’s particularly good value and

comes with a complimentary bottle of red wine.”

Shen Shuci grew even more embarrassed...

The waiter was too enthusiastic, overpowering Shen Shuci who gave a wry smile, “We are just ordinary friends,

not a couple.”

“It’s fine for friends too. Many best friends chere and order the couple’s set because it is worth it, and

there’s no rule saying that a couple’s set must be eaten by a couple, right?”

“Well... Mr. Huo, what do you think?” Shen Shuci was immensely frustrated.

“I'm okay with anything.”

“Miss, the couple's set meal is really a great deal.” The restaurant had its daily specials, and they often prepared

more portions for these dishes, so the waiter naturally promoted them. In the end, Shen Shuci had no choice but

to nod in agreement...

The two of them found themselves inexplicably seated in such an environment, ordering a couple's set meal.

When she saw that even the fried eggs were heart-shaped, she almost lost it. Glancing at the person opposite

her, he had neatly cut his steak and pushed it toward her without a word.

“Thank you.” Shen Shuci was extremely embarrassed.

He seemed not uncomfortable at all, and gradually, Shen Shuci felt relieved, “How do you find the taste of this

restaurant?”

“Pretty good.”

Shen Shuci nodded; as long as he felt it was good...

Midway through the meal, Tang Wan called her, making her heart skip a beat, “Sorry, | need to take this call.”

She had arranged to have dinner with Tang Wan, and it seemed not so good if he knew about that.

“Auntie, I'm almost done here. If you haven't had dinner yet, | can cto you.” It was only a quarter past six—

not too late.

“I'm already eating.”

“Then another day.”

When Shen Shuci returned, he had already finished eating, had put on his coat, and looked like he was about to

leave, “Have you finished eating?”

“Something cup.”

“Work?”

“Yes.” He was buttoning up his coat, looking down at her. The man was so tall that standing next to him always

gave her the illusion of being completely enveloped.

“Then you go ahead, I'll head back after | finish eating.” It was somewhat uneasy for guests to leave halfway

through a meal arranged together; Shen Shuci smiled at him, pretending not to mind.

“Have them drive you back after you're done.”

“No need, | drove here myself...”

“Next time, my treat.” He took a step closer to her, causing Shen Shuci’s heart to jump as she instinctively

looked up at him. The man leaned down slightly, his voice deep and hoarse, “Wait forto cback.”

Shen Shuci’s heart thudded violently against her chest, making her breathing momentarily difficult.

“Just have your meal, no need to seeout.”

The man passed by her like a breeze, leaving ripples in the calm. Shen Shuci stood there for over a minute, her

heart seeming to beat even faster than before, until a waiter cover to ask if they were ready to leave,

snapping her back to reality.

A dinner meant for two, now missing one, always felt a bit bland. Shen Shuci barely filled her stomach. When she

went to pay the bill, the waiter informed her, “That gentleman earlier has already settled the bill.”

Shen Shuci paused, a strange feeling rising unbidden in her heart. As she drove back home, she noticed the Huo

Family's car following behind her. It didn’t leave until she had parked her car in the garage and gone up the

stairs.

She lay on her bed, staring at his phone number, lost in thought...

Swords, even if uttered from a cold person’s mouth, always carry a touch of warmth and persistence, like:

“Wait forto cback.”

“Apparently, he ended up paying when it was supposed to be my treat tonight to thank him,” she thought,

feeling increasingly indebted the more she thanked him.

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At Tang Wan'’s end, she initially had an appointment with a client. Jiang Jinsang thought she’d be dining out, so

he was somewhat surprised to see her chearly just as they finished dinner.

“Weren't you supposed to dine with a client?”

“I met with them this afternoon and felt there was no need for dinner,” Tang Wan shrugged, heading to the

kitchen to fix herself something to eat, “It's still about your classmate looking to collaborate with us.”

“I thought, since there is money to be made, we might as well discuss it, but their team proposed some

outrageous terms.”

“They wanted to launch a co-branded product and insisted on listing You Congrong’s nas the designer.”

You Congrong was, of course, the female celebrity.

“Their team wants to boost her profile as a designer, a talented woman. | understand, since nowadays, everyone

is selling an image. They offered ssuggestions for the co-branded product, and | agreed to include her

name.”

“Then what happened? How did the talks fail?” Jiang Jinsang asked.

They hadn't even dined together, and the deal was obviously off.

“Their team demanded her nbe listed first.”

Jiang Jinsang scoffed lightly, “They aren't looking for collaboration but for a free ride.”

Everyone knows that having one’s nfirst in credits usually garners more recognition, and if it's a

collaboration, usually only the person listed first is acknowledged. They mean to take all the credit for Tang

Wan'’s work.

“That's why | refused them outright. | thought we might continue talking over dinner, but there’s no point now. |

should have just gone to dinner with my auntie.”

Reflecting now, Tang Wan still found their team rather ludicrous. If their artist really had the talent, she could just

design and produce on her own. Why bother with a collaboration?

That evening, You Congrong’s team called twice more to discuss the collaboration. Everyone has their limits, and

concerning credit rights, Tang Wan wouldn't budge. Without consensus, they parted on unfriendly terms.

Tang Wan thought she had made her refusal clear, but the very next day before she even reached her studio,

Chen Zhi called.

“Wanwan, did you agree to collaborate with You Congrong?”

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“I really like W Studio’s designs, and they're collaborating with a star | like. Can't wait for the official

announcement.”

“I wonder what kind of jewelry it will be. | hope it's not too expensive.”

“This is such a dream team, my two favorite ladies.”

Especially fans of You Congrong,

who had widely spread the news.

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there was huge potential for hype.

Many fans from other agencies were quite envious; collaborating with Tang Wan almost guaranteed a connection

to the Jiang Family. Although the Jiangs were not involved in the entertainment industry, their influence was

significant.

Who wouldn't want their favorite artist to becmore popular?

After browsing online for a while, Tang Wan arrived at her stuand told her employees, “Ignore all that, just

focus on your work.”

Claiming these online rumors now would seem like a slap in her own face, making it seem as though she

disdained You Congrong.

Although Tang Wan no longer intended to collaborate, she didn’t want to make things too ugly. Over time,

without further updates, the rumors died down.

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Jiang Mansion

Inside, Jiang Jinsang was exercising. He heard the sound of a car but didn’t pay much attention, until about five

or six minutes later, Jiang Cuo knocked and entered, “Sir, we have a visitor.”

Jiang Jinsang turned off the treadmill and casually grabbed a towel to wipe the fine sweat from his neck.

If it were someone they knew well, there'd be no need to inform him.

“Who is it?”

“Miss You.”

“Which Miss You?” Jiang Jinsang paused for just two seconds, “You Congrong?” Tang Wan had just mentioned her

last night, so he definitely remembered.

“Yes.”

Before Jiang Jinsang could respond,

another engine roar reached him. He

walked to the window and looked

down. 18% Cheng a just parked

hie Sar, icked down the motorcycle

stand, and removed his helmet,

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He ran his fingers through his hair and walked into the house, as carefree as ever...

Free-spirited.

“Has Fourth Master arrived?” Jiang Cuo, recognizing the engine sound, guessed who it was, “Fourth Master

hasn't been here for a while. What brings him today...he’s here too.”

Jiang Chengsi had also been busy recently and hadn't visited for stime.

With the towel in hand, Jiang Jinsang wiped off his sweat, “Maybe today’s breeze is...”

“An evil wind.”

Otherwise, why would all creatures of the night be gathering...