A Favor Done, A Husband Won-Chapter 284 - 280: Mr. Jing Hasn’t Eaten Yet Tonight...
Then the fans’ attention suddenly shifted to another movie Shi Yunyin is set to release next month. Some speculated that she wanted to use the current incident to generate buzz, making it easier to clear her name after the new movie scored well at the box office and with audiences.
So the fans collectively launched a deep dive into her upcoming movie, from the script to the production team to the cast. As a result of the increased scrutiny, they discovered that the film’s second male lead had a past of drug use. The movie’s promotional team immediately engaged in crisis management, but it was futile. The fact that the second male lead had used drugs had been suppressed and not made public at the time, allowing him to continue acting. However, unexpectedly, because of Shi Yunyin’s situation, the level of public attention skyrocketed, making it impossible to contain the issue. By the next evening, the film’s production company suddenly announced on their Weibo a notice of indefinite postponement for the movie’s release.
In response, all advertisers that had partnerships with Shi Yunyin declared that they were dissolving their contracts with her, ending all cooperative relationships.
After that, Shi Yunyin finally stopped running to Weibo to battle and, in a fit of anger, deleted all her posts and closed her private messages.
Such a dramatic change was entirely unforeseen.
Shi Yunyin had never faced such setbacks since childhood, always believing that as long as she wanted to handle something, it would go according to her wishes. In the end, it was one wrong step after another.
Additionally, because the fans dug deep into the Shi Family’s internal secrets, Shi Lingkang’s long-hidden issue of having an illegitimate daughter, Shi Su, was suddenly made public by Shi Yunyin herself. Shi Lingkang didn’t even get the chance to confront Shi Su before he was hurriedly summoned back overnight to the Shi Family’s old residence in the capital, enraged. Shi Hong Group attempted to block the flow of information, but it was already too late; they couldn’t block or lock it up.
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Jun and the others bought a lot of food and alcohol, bringing them back to the studio to have a hot pot gathering.
Shi Su joined in the fun with everyone and had only taken a few bites when she suddenly received a WeChat message.
Jing Jihan: [(Location)]
Shi Su opened up the location he sent her, seeing that it showed the location of the Yu Jing Group’s headquarters office building in Jiang City.
She didn’t realize she was smiling broadly, and quickly replied: [You’re back in Jiang City?]
Jing Jihan: [Just returned, staying late at the office tonight to deal with some unfinished tasks, but I’m free tomorrow to properly spend time with you.]
Seeing his latter statement, Shi Su realized she wasn’t a teenager anymore. She knew he was usually very busy, with countless decisions waiting for him. She never expected him to take time off just to be with her.
But seeing that he had specifically cleared his schedule for her tomorrow.
This brought a rush of joy and sweetness to her heart that she couldn’t control.
Although he said it was for tomorrow, Shi Su found herself unable to wait and left the studio without continuing to join Jun and the others for hot pot. She drove to the Yu Jing Group and parked in a lot in front of the office building, sitting inside her car, looking at the building for a long time.
Jing Jihan still had work to attend to that night, and she didn’t want to disturb him. However, just knowing he was back, in Jiang City, and in that very office building made the freezing weather outside feel less cold.
Is this what it feels like to fall in love?
Even without meeting, as long as he’s in the same city, as long as she can sense he’s close, she feels happy and content.
Shi Su spent too long sitting in the car, so she got out for a stroll around the plaza. The lighting designs around the plaza were stunning.
Just as she was about to take a picture of the particularly beautiful lights with her phone, a voice suddenly called from behind: "Miss Shi Su?"
Turning around, she saw Zhou He looking poised and professional in a suit, holding a coat, seemingly just leaving the company.
"Mr. Zhou," Shi Su greeted him with a smile.
"Here to see Mr. Jing?" Zhou He, familiar with her, lightly teased as he’d witnessed her strong persona over the past days: "It’s so cold, why not head directly into the company? What are you waiting for outside?"
"Uh, no, Mr. Jing’s busy with work tonight, right? I was just passing by and thought the lighting here was very beautiful, so I wanted to take some photos for my social media."
"Indeed, Mr. Jing is staying tonight because some office computers’ data can’t be transferred out, waiting to sync with companies in the capital and the United States, so he’s not leaving tonight. Moreover, working late doesn’t mean he’s particularly busy. You can go up to see him," Zhou He said, producing a security card from his pocket and handing it to her: "This card grants access to the executive elevator, go ahead, don’t stay out in the cold, lest Mr. Jing feel distressed."
Embarrassed, Shi Su took the card hesitantly, asking, "Is it really okay for me to go to the executive office during work hours?"
"Usually not, but you’re an exception," Zhou He chuckled, adding, "It’s nearly eight o’clock, and the other assistants and employees on the sixty-eighth floor are off work, I’m the last one to leave besides Mr. Jing. There’s no one else up there now."
Shi Su felt the heat rise to her ears, thankful her hat hid it: "I wasn’t asking about whether others were there..."
Zhou He laughed: "I’m just aware you’re very popular now and might be concerned about being spotted."
If Jing Jihan didn’t mind, why should she be concerned?
Not saying much more, Shi Su smiled and nodded to Zhou He: "Alright, I’ll take a look, without interrupting him."
"Okay, I’ll head out now, goodbye." Zhou He smiled politely, put on his coat, and turned to leave.
Just as Shi Su was about to head towards the office building, she turned back to ask, "Has he eaten tonight?"
Zhou He turned, responding: "Mr. Jing hasn’t eaten yet."
Immediately, Shi Su scanned her surroundings. There were several upscale restaurants offering delivery nearby, and a 24-hour convenience store too.
Thanking Zhou He, she went straight to the convenience store and bought two microwavable instant meal boxes, then grabbed a bag of raw noodles, eggs, some vegetables, and seasonings.
On set, her character had a large office, equipped with a resting area that had facilities for cooking. Unsure if Jing Jihan’s office had the same, she thought if that were possible, she’d cook a meal instead of microwaving boxed food. She remembered he had always favored her egg braised noodles.
Out of the convenience store with shopping bags in hand, she headed to Yu Jing Group Building. Upon reaching the ground floor, she gazed for a long moment at the sixty-eighth floor, still illuminated, thinking that she wasn’t there to disturb his work but to bring him a meal. She took a deep breath and hurriedly made her way to the executive elevator equipped with the card Zhou He handed her.
Even though most employees had finished for the day, a security guard and receptionist were present in the lobby. Watching a woman suddenly dash into the exclusive elevator that wasn’t for general access, they exchanged surprised glances. Since she had a card to enter, they were unsure whether to intervene — after all, the card wasn’t something just anyone could obtain.
The security guard on patrol immediately contacted the security manager, who promptly dialed the internal line, accessible primarily after hours and during late shifts: "Mr. Jing, a lady just entered the executive elevator with a bag in hand. She’s on her way up, should we intercept her immediately?"
Upon hearing this, Jing Jihan casually took his wireless mouse and clicked, soon displaying the elevator’s internal camera feed on a distant office monitor.
Shi Su, bundled up for the cold, looking snug like a polar bear with a slightly humorous charm, was clutching large shopping bags...
The security manager was about to send staff to intercept the woman on the top floor, when Jing, usually serene and composed, with a coolly aloof demeanor, answered in a leisure tone, "No need, let her come up."
