My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 155

She looked at Chen Yan, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she smiled, "I came to the company to study because I feel safe next to you, and my learning efficiency is high."

After saying that, she might have felt a bit embarrassed herself, as she hurriedly lowered her head with a blush.

Chen Yan watched the shy Yu Qiao Qiao and was momentarily stunned...

Incredible.

Had Boss Qiao Qiao actually learned to take the initiative in flirting with him now?

That was so unlike her.

Compared to when he first met her, she had changed so much.

Initially, she was shy, insecure, and inarticulate. But now, she had gradually become cheerful and confident.

However... when she smiled. Hmm... she was really beautiful.

Perhaps because Chen Yan had been staring at Yu Qiao Qiao and daydreaming for a bit too long, her face, already shy, had turned as red as a small apple.

Embarrassed, she lowered her head and gently pushed Chen Yan, "Why... are you staring at me like that, Chen Yan?"

Regaining his senses and seeing her shy expression, Chen Yan felt like laughing.

It was you who flirted with me, yet you are the one acting so shy.

He couldn’t help but laugh, "It’s nothing, nothing. It’s just that you look especially beautiful today."

Yu Qiao Qiao quietly looked up at Chen Yan, blinked her big eyes, her eyelashes gently fluttering, and whispered, "Really, really?"

Chen Yan nodded.

Yu Qiao Qiao shyly lowered her head again and then said, "I’ve always thought that I wasn’t very pretty. Especially compared to Sister Man Man, I feel like an ugly duckling."

Hearing Yu Qiao Qiao’s comparison, Chen Yan couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

Although Yu Qiao Qiao was indeed very pretty, her shy demeanor really did resemble an "ugly duckling," while Lu Man’s cold demeanor truly resembled a swan stretching its neck.

Boss Qiao Qiao’s comparison wasn’t wrong.

However...

Of course, Chen Yan couldn’t respond like that.

So, he said, "How could that be? You’re very beautiful. You’re on par with Lu Man."

Yu Qiao Qiao widened her eyes, expectantly looking at Chen Yan, "Really?"

Chen Yan asserted, "Of course, it’s true. Please respect my aesthetic judgment!"

Seeing Chen Yan’s sincere expression, Yu Qiao Qiao felt as sweet inside as if she had eaten honey.

She whispered, "Thank you."

After that, she turned her head away shyly again, not daring to make eye contact with Chen Yan.

Chen Yan watched her shy demeanor, hardly able to suppress a smile.

He took a couple of bites from a cucumber, threw away the end, then sat beside her, propping up his hand, chewing, and watching her.

At first, Yu Qiao Qiao felt her heart race and was a bit at a loss under his gaze.

But gradually, stealing glances at Chen Yan once, twice, she noticed that Chen Yan was just quietly observing her, and she gradually relaxed.

She whispered softly, "Shall I go back to studying?"

Chen Yan hummed in response, continuing to watch her.

Yu Qiao Qiao’s cheeks reddened further, then she forced herself to calm down and started reading her book.

After a while, perhaps slowly engrossed in the book, Yu Qiao Qiao began to immerse in her studies.

Watching Yu Qiao Qiao gradually getting engaged in studying, Chen Yan changed his position, leaning on the table, tilting his head, and observing her.

Yu Qiao Qiao was actually quite pretty. Although she didn’t possess the kind of stunning beauty that makes one stand out at first glance like Lu Man, she was pleasing to look at, and the more one looked, the more attractive she seemed.

Her creamy white skin was delicate, long eyelashes, large eyes, willow-shaped eyebrows, a little nose that wrinkled from time to time due to focusing, and small, pouty lips made her increasingly likable.

Just like that, in the clay sculpture studio, Yu Qiao Qiao focused on her studies, while Chen Yan focused on watching her.

Time passed by every minute and every second, from nightfall to the initial lighting of the night lamps, the studio remained quiet and cozy...

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The next day, Yu Qiao Qiao started her examination.

And the first project of Chenlu Film also officially began preparations.

On that day, the production department and the external relations department made several calls, confirming the list of personnel Chen Yan had designated.

Though Yang Rou had joined the film company and became its leader, she did not change the treatment of the drama crew previously promised by Chen Yan: double pay.

According to her explanation to Chen Yan: this matter had already been publicized, so it would not be proper to change it. If a new company changes its orders overnight, the loss in brand value would be far greater than the few million extra spent.

Being able to spend more money, Chen Yan, of course, agreed.

After all, spending more meant he could inject more money into the company, increasing his returns.

Thus, under Chen Yan’s "financial" offensive, except for seven or eight people who genuinely couldn’t join the crew for personal reasons, the rest of the production team of several hundred people was assembled within three days.

Since "Heartbreak Twenty-Three Days" was a modern urban film, whether it was costumes, props, or scenes, it was all very convenient to prepare. So, within the three days of preparation, all departments of the company also completed these preliminary preparation tasks according to Yang Rou’s plan.

All was ready; everything was just waiting for the shooting to begin in a few days.

And among them, the only one who might not have been prepared was... the female lead, Lu Man....

Lu Man was having a terrible few days.

She didn’t know what was wrong with herself.

Ever since the day Sister Mei Li had talked to her, the image of Chen Yan kept appearing in her mind.

This left her unable to focus on tea or food, and even the tastiest wine couldn’t alleviate her depression.

She could have borne the depression in her own heart.

But what made her more annoyed was that Chen Yan kept appearing before her every day.

Lu Man found that ever since that day, every time she came to the company, she would inexplicably run into Chen Yan.

Sometimes in the elevator, sometimes inside the company, sometimes even at the restroom entrance.

She didn’t understand why she was always so lucky, considering her visits to the company and even her restroom breaks were random, but she... always encountered Chen Yan.

Was it fate?

Lu Man felt something wasn’t quite right...

Actually... encountering him wouldn’t have mattered much. Lu Man wouldn’t have cared too much about it.

But... every time they met, Lu Man felt a bit weak; she involuntarily wanted to look at Chen Yan.

While Chen Yan acted quite heartlessly: aside from a polite nod, he’d pretend they were strangers.

This irritated Lu Man as if a little cat was scratching her heart.

Sometimes, she wished she could release that inner cat and scratch Chen Yan’s face!

Moreover!

It was clearly her who found out you were fickle-hearted and wanted to stay away from you, alright! Why then did you keep your distance intentionally?!

Lu Man was really angry!

So... during an acting practice break with Shasha, Lu Man leaned on the table somewhat dejectedly and spoke listlessly with Shasha, "Shasha, have you... ever been in love?"

Shasha was flipping through the script at the time. Without lifting her head, she responded, "I have."

Lu Man asked, "Have you ever experienced heartbreak?"

Shasha looked up, "No."

Lu Man asked lying down, "Why?"

Shasha replied, "Because the day I started dating my boyfriend, I told him. If he dared to dump me, I would lie on the tracks with him."

Lu Man: ...

Somewhat inexplicably, Lu Man felt that it was quite difficult for modern people to fall in love.

It always involved life-threatening risks.

This kind of dangerous sport seemed unsuitable for someone as cherished-life as herself.

She sighed, turned over, and lay on her side.

Perhaps sensing that Lu Man’s mood was off, Shasha curiously asked, "Sister Man. Are you... too deep into your character and can’t pull yourself out?"

Hearing what Shasha said, Lu Man suddenly saw a bright idea.

Oh...

Right.

That’s a good excuse!

Thinking this, she turned around, looking pitifully at Shasha and nodded vigorously, "Yes."

"Ever since I got into character a few days ago, I’ve felt like I’m the female lead who just got dumped."

"And that person still appears in front of me every day, ignoring me."

"Merely nodding at me, making it seem like I dumped him!"

"I can’t sleep at night, I just want to strangle him!"

"What should I do?"

Originally, Lu Man wanted Shasha to help her come up with ideas, but who knew Shasha would clap her hands excitedly and exclaim, "Sister Man! You described it so well!"

"Just maintain this state!"

"If you can keep up this mindset until the movie is finished, I guarantee that even if you don’t win Best Actress, getting nominated will definitely not be a problem!"

Lu Man: ....

Lu Man rolled her eyes.

Such a workaholic.

She lay on the table, speaking listlessly, "Is there any way not to get so deeply involved, Shasha?"

"It feels... too uncomfortable."

Hearing what Lu Man said, Shasha, although thinking that Lu Man’s current state was very suitable for filming, had to offer advice since her boss asked for it; refusing would not be good.

So, she thought for a moment and asked, "What’s your current state of immersion like? What are the main symptoms?"

Lu Man thought for a moment and said, "Hmm... probably mainly seeing a person’s shadow in front of my eyes. Then involuntarily thinking about him. When I see him, I also involuntarily want to look at him."

Shasha pondered for a while and said, "Actually, there’s one method. But... it’s quite cruel."

Lu Man’s eyes lit up, "Cruel to whom?"

Shasha: .....

"Sister Man. I was only joking about lying on the tracks."

"Some things are illegal."

Lu Man coughed twice, "Then tell me the method."

Shasha said, "Well... if you’re willing. I can get you a math workbook. Every time you think of that person, do a problem."

"I guess you won’t think about him after a short time...."