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Chapter 2: Bringing the ‘Nation's Husband’ Home (2)

Editor: DarkGem

Qiao Anhao's anxiousness intensified under his interrogation. Even her toes were trembling. She bit down on her lip, stunned for a long while, unable to say a word.

Lu Jinnian also stopped talking, seemingly patient.

Silence fell on the room, and Lu Jinnian continued to look unwaveringly at Qiao Anhao's pretty face.

Qiao Anhao was a bundle of nerves as she felt her thoughts being read by Lu Jinnian. Her heart raced and just when she couldn't withstand the pressure any longer, Lu Jinnian spoke, breaking the silence, "Or have you always wanted to be in my bed…"

Qiao Anhao trembled in shock. Had he found out about her feelings?

Panic flashed across her eyes. Trying desperately to hide her feelings, she blurted out, "I want a role in 'To the end of time'!"

Lu Jinnian stopped mid-sentence, unable to continue.

Qiao Anhao may have spoken too fast, as it didn't seem like he heard what she said. In fact, he looked completely stuck in a trance, and stood silently there for a long time.

She felt as though her heart was about to leap out of her throat. She struggled to calm down, staring straight at Lu Jinnian's flawless face. Keeping her composure, Qiao Anhao continued, "As you know, its been more than half a year since my debut but I haven't taken on any substantial roles. Since you hold so much authority in this industry, just a word would definitely secure me a role in 'To the end of time'."

Qiao Anhao froze briefly. After about five seconds, she pressed her lips into a tight line. Slowly, she continued, "So everything that happened last night was my payment to you."

Registering her words, Lu Jinnian's pupils shrunk sharply. As though trying to suppress his anger, the fingers on her neck started trembling.

Suddenly, he burst into laughter. "Qiao Anhao, are you trying to play games with me?"

Lu Jinnian chuckled, a short laugh no more than two counts, before the smile disappeared. He glared sharply at her, then spoke with a cruel tone of voice.

"Alright then, Qiao Anhao. You want to play games with me? Okay! I'll be sure to break you!"


CREATORS' THOUGHTS
Kingbao Kingbao

Hello again!

Do you think I'm improving? Cause I think I am HAHAHA! How's the novel so far? I recently chanced upon the manga version of the book and I really like the drawings! Anyhoos, I hope you're enjoying the novel! Do leave any comments on how you think I can improve! But please don't be too harsh, I have a fragile heart LOL.

Lots of Love,

King Bao

Chapter 3: Bringing the ‘Nation's Husband’ Home (3)

Editor: DarkGem

Lu Jinnian glared at Qiao Anhao as if he wanted to tear her apart. Clenching his teeth, he spat out his last sentence before ruthlessly removing his hands from her neck. Without sparing her another glance, he left.

I'm going to mess with you until you die …

Qiao Anhao's long lashes trembled slightly as her face paled. She remained glued to the wall until a thundering door slam resounded. Only then did she swallow the saliva that had formed behind her tightly clasped lips. Exhausted, she collapsed to the ground, tears clouding her vision.

Why would she climb into his bed just to act in 'To the End of Time'?

She just wanted to use it as an excuse to conceal her real feelings.

Feelings only kept to herself. Her love for him.  

She loved him. She was secretly in love with him for the past thirteen years, never daring or allowing herself to let him know.  

She thought that if she just concealed her feelings, everything would turn out alright. But never would she have known that one night, slightly intoxicated, she would expose her deepest secret. She had clearly overestimated her own abilities.

Even though Qiao Anhao had infuriated Lu Jinnian by climbing into his bed, she still received a phone call from 'To the End of Time' crew three days later, informing her to go for an audition.

It wasn't made known to her whether the audition was the director's decision or an order from Lu Jinnian.

Her screen time for the drama was neither too little nor too much. It wasn't a major role but it wasn't a filler either. But it was definitely a thousand times better than her previous role.

Since the role was obtained through undignified means, the audition was just a formality. Directly after it, she signed the contract.  

Three days later, Qiao Anhao officially joined the crew, just a day after Lu Jinnian had flown off to Rome to film a new movie. The married couple of two months went their separate ways.

Three months later...

After three months of filming 'To the End of Time', the television drama successfully finished off in a rented mansion worth thirty million dollars. The whole crew erupted in joy, the happiest being the director. He picked up his phone and generously booked the top floor dining hall of Jing Cheng hotel, treating the whole crew to a celebratory meal.   

'To the End of Time' ended around 3 pm in the afternoon. The technical crew needed to pack up their equipment and the actors needed to remove their makeup and change, hence the celebratory meal was set at night, around 8 pm.  

Lu Jinnian had been in Rome all that time due to the filming of his new movie. Using the limited two day break in-between his tight schedule, he returned to the country to settle sudden issues arisen in the company.

Due to the time constraint, Lu Jinnian barely had any time to rest from the long flight. Right after landing in Bei Jing international airport, he went straight to the company.

Without time wasted, the meeting started the minute he entered. The board had already gathered and was waiting for his arrival.  

The meeting lasted from 3 pm in the afternoon all the way till 6 pm at night. Lu Jinnian's assistant followed him into his office and gave a run-down of his schedule.

After the long flight and a meeting that lasted the whole afternoon, Lu Jinnian looked exhausted. Sitting in his office, he casually took out the phone he had on silent while listening to his assistant report his schedule.

Just as he was about to lock his phone, a message came in. Lu Jinnian smoothly clicked it open, "'To the End of Time' filming completed. There'll be a celebratory banquet tonight at 8 pm in Jing Chen hotel. Do drop by if you have the time!"


CREATORS' THOUGHTS
Kingbao Kingbao

Hello Friends!

Hope you're enjoying the novel! Do leave me any comments :)

Lots of love, Kingbao

Btw. this is a serialized novel with the release rate of two chapters every twelve hours.

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