Later, Jian Meiyi wanted to reconnect with the Huo Group, sending Steve to secretly establish relations and even ask her former godfather in the entertainment circle to plead on her behalf. However, the response she received was all the same: The Boss had given instructions to no longer cooperate nor renew contracts with the Best Actress Jian Meiyi.

Jian Meiyi felt both angry and regretful. Losing the partnership with the Huo Group was like losing a big piece of succulent meat—and what mattered even more was that she could no longer get close to Huo Zhenyang.

But she didn’t dare offend the Huo Family, so she obediently accepted the compensation and didn’t dare to say anything.

Unexpectedly, the young Huo master actually took the initiative to invite Meiyi to dine today?

She guessed that after so much time, his anger must have dissipated.

Steve was ecstatic, "Great, I’ll go call Miss Jian in right away."

Watching the conceited man sashay out like a gust of wind, Jiayi’s brow furrowed involuntarily, and she couldn’t help but glance at Huo Zhenyang.

He used to avoid Jian Meiyi like a fly, but now he was inviting her to dinner. Had something gone wrong in his head?

At that moment, the crisp sound of high heels approached from afar.

Jian Meiyi, wearing sky-high heels and sporting oversized sunglasses, heard that Huo Zhenyang had invited her in and excitedly got out of the car and entered.

"Huo... Mr. Huo," she called out.

She held her surging emotions in check and added a term of address.

She was afraid of being too clingy like before, which might annoy the man in front of her, so this time she was a bit more reserved and chose a more proper form of address, "I didn’t expect Mr. Huo to invite me to dine, thank you."

After several months of not seeing him, the man’s heroic figure seemed even more impressive than before, his high nose sculpted to perfection, his proud and distinctive profile as if tailored, and although his deep gaze was still as clear and cold as in the past, it also still managed to tug at the heart just as it used to.

At the moment, he was sitting at a French dining table, holding silver high-end cutlery, resembling a god from European mythology, valiant, sturdy, and full of nobility.

Jian Meiyi’s heart started pounding in her chest. Today was simply too fortunate; if it weren’t for her sudden decision to lunch here, how could she have run into him?

Huo Zhenyang gave a slight nod, and though his eyes did not show much emotion, his voice was very gentle, "Arrange a seat for Miss Jian."

The servant had already prepared a place, right next to Mr. Huo’s table. Pulling out a chair, he offered, "Miss Jian, please take a seat."

Jian Meiyi and her agent Steve sat down across from each other. She took off her dark sunglasses, but her eyes remained fixed on Huo Zhenyang.

Of course, she did not overlook the girl dining with him.

Ha! So, this little thing was still with Mr. Huo!

Mr. Huo’s patience this time seems quite long.

Previously, although Huo Zhenyang’s side was not entirely devoid of women, every woman was like a gust of wind, vanishing so fast that the media didn’t even have time to catch their names.

But this girl obviously defied his past principles.

Some time ago, Jian Meiyi even heard that during the Huo Group’s anniversary celebration on Chongming Island, Huo Zhenyang had gotten engaged to her.

However, this news was not leaked to the public, and after a while, it vanished without a trace. She thought it was a false rumor.

But now, seeing them dining together, and Jiayi wearing a diamond ring on her finger—

They were indeed engaged!

Jian Meiyi’s feelings were complicated, but she consoled herself that Huo Zhenyang had been engaged before and what had happened? It ended as suddenly as it had started.

Moreover, he had actually taken the initiative to invite her to dine today. Perhaps she had another chance.

Heh, he must be tired of this girl after being with her for so long. It was probably her turn to take the stage.

Jian Meiyi kicked Steve’s leg under the table.

Steve understood Jian Meiyi’s implication and walked over to Huo Zhenyang’s table with a smile, saying:

"Mr. Huo, Jiayi’s latest movie ’Perilous Moment’ is going to premiere in G City’s cinemas in a few days, and the premiere will be at Tianhe Cinema. At the premiere, I wonder if Mr. Huo will have the time to join us and Meiyi?"

Movie premieres usually invite plenty of tycoons and famous directors.

If they could invite someone as influential as the CEO of Huo Group, it would not only boost the movie’s profile but also greatly help its box office performance.

Although Huo Group has its entertainment companies and had invested in many movies and TV shows, Huo Zhenyang rarely attended such events, generally declining or simply brushing them off.

Jian Meiyi’s heart was hanging by a thread, waiting for Mr. Huo’s response.

He picked up the soft napkin, dabbed at the corners of his mouth, and looked towards Jian Meiyi without much hesitation: "Sure."

Sure?

Jian Meiyi thought she had heard wrong. He actually agreed, and so promptly?

Without even looking at his schedule, not asking his secretary for more information?

What kind of special day was today?

She stood up excitedly: "Really, Mr. Huo?"

"Do you think I’m joking?" Huo Zhenyang seemed somewhat displeased.

Jian Meiyi’s heart almost leaped out of her chest, and she immediately walked over with her voluptuous hips swaying, saying flirtatiously:

"Then I’ll have Steve send the exact time, location, and itinerary to Mr. Huo’s secretary later. That day, I’ll be waiting for Mr. Huo’s esteemed presence."

Huo Zhenyang was unusually patient with her today.

With such a good opportunity, Jian Meiyi was not about to miss getting closer to him, so she boldly stepped forward, her arm snaking around his neck, and exhaled a breathy whisper:

"Mr. Huo, it’s been so long since Huo Group has sought to collaborate with me, I thought you were really angry with me. That time at JJ, during the advertisement shoot, I was at fault, I shouldn’t have lost my temper just because I’m a big star. I realized my mistake afterwards... You’re not angry with me anymore, are you?"

Wow, this Jian Meiyi, she’s gotten smarter than before, ditching the diva’s demeanor and adopting the image of a demure woman.

However, Jiayi was sweating bullets for Jian Meiyi—she really had guts to be so forward with Mr. Huo.

Based on Huo Zhenyang’s previous attitude, shouldn’t Jian Meiyi have been flung three meters away by now?

Amitofu, Jian Meiyi, you better pray for your luck.

Huo Zhenyang’s eyes flickered slightly, and he raised his hand, catching Jian Meiyi’s slender arm in a swift move.

Just when Jiayi took a deep breath, not able to bear watching, the man opposite pulled Jian Meiyi into his embrace.

In the blink of an eye, Jian Meiyi was sitting on his lap!

This move not only shocked Jiayi and Steve beside her but also stunned Jian Meiyi herself, who quickly wrapped her arms around the man’s neck with delight. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Do you think I’m that petty?" He quickly adjusted the woman’s position on his lap, lifted her slender waist into his arms with a strong pull, instantly drawing Jian Meiyi close, their noses almost touching, his tone gentle and sultry.

In the luxurious and romantic French restaurant, an ambiguous atmosphere began to swirl.

With a quiet "plop," the mini donut Jiayi had in her mouth dropped out.

Her first reaction was not anything else but—

This man, has his brain short-circuited?

The one in his arms was Jian Meiyi—the Jian Meiyi he used to find most annoying!