"You're hungry, let's eat first." Xiao Zeyan took a cigar out of his bag and got out of the car.
Song Ling glanced at the restaurant outside the car, got out, and followed Xiao Zeyan into the restaurant.
When Song Ling chose his advisor in his sophomore year, he still chose Xiao Zeyan. He didn't have a good impression of Enigma, but Xiao Zeyan was the one who directly assigned him tasks. Many of the assigned tasks needed to be kept secret, and to save trouble, Song Ling could only choose Xiao Zeyan.
The captains of the Imperial Guard have typically served for no more than ten years. Xiao Zeyan, the previous captain, dedicated the best years of his life to the Empire. He admired such a person and believed he was worthy of the title Enigma.
Although Song Ling, being an Alpha, did not like to get close to people who could completely suppress him.
But Xiao Zeyan had already shown him with facts that he, as an Enigma, would never use his abilities to suppress his Alpha students.
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Song Ling always believed that one should do what one is capable of. As a top-tier Alpha, he should maximize his physical advantages to do something for the Empire. Similarly, Enigma, with its superior abilities compared to Alphas, should use those abilities for good.
Xiao Zeyan has clearly done a good job and is the role model he has been following in recent years.
"One of each, please. The specialties here are all worth trying." Xiao Zeyan handed the menu to the waiter and glanced at Song Ling.
Song Ling had no objections, but she was a little curious as to why such an important figure as Xiao Zeyan would have time to come to this little-known restaurant.
"Does Director Xiao also watch food reviews?" Song Ling asked.
"I've been here."
"You've been here before. Who were you with?" Xiao Zeyan didn't have many friends, and Song Ling was curious about what kind of person could have a casual meal with her.
"With you..." Xiao Zeyan stopped mid-sentence, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"So mysterious." Seeing that Xiao Zeyan didn't continue, Song Ling knew it must be a female confidante. Several teachers in Beicheng said that Xiao Zeyan had been single all these years, and they didn't know what kind of person this female confidante was.
Due to their inherent advantages, most Enigma individuals have some connection with the Imperial Secretariat. Such people rarely reveal their markings or publicly acknowledge their lovers.
He had spent so much time with Xiao Zeyan, sometimes working day and night on missions, and he had never seen this person have any ambiguous romantic interests.
Back when I wasn't familiar with Xiao Zeyan, after hearing what Wei Yu said, I thought this General Xiao was a fickle and heartless person. I never expected him to be so virtuous.
"This person seems a bit unapproachable; I think he might prefer someone prettier."
"Why would you think that?"
"He doesn't even acknowledge me." Song Ling sighed, her gaze quickly drawn to the dishes the waiter brought over.
Xiao Zeyan wasn't in a hurry to get down to business. He simply pushed the dishes closer to Song Ling and said, "Let's eat first."
I'm not very hungry.
"This is an order."
"Alright then." Song Ling smiled and picked up her chopsticks.
Xiao Zeyan didn't seem hungry. After glancing at the terminal, she started watching Song Ling eat, her gentle gaze as if she were looking at her own pet cat or dog.
After Song Ling had finished eating, Xiao Zeyan slowly offered a couple of analyses.
Xiao Zeyan has carried out more missions than Song Ling has ever walked the path, and his analysis of people is also very thorough. He clearly understood Shi Xingyun's strategy of feigning indifference to lure people in just a few sentences.
Song Ling suddenly realized, but he was still a little unsure. He believed that his appearance was the kind that would be hard to find in the entertainment industry, and that the physiognomist Xing Yun might not be interested in him.
There's a dinner party in a couple of days, and he needs to make the most of this opportunity.
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Song Ling has never had a clear understanding of herself, and she doesn't know that every time she appears in front of others in a neat and tidy manner, it is an extreme temptation.
The appearance of a top-tier Alpha, with a seductive personality that goes unnoticed.
High-level hunters often appear as prey. Although Song Ling does not yet have the ability to be a high-level hunter, he is a natural-born bait.
This is also why Xiao Zeyan chose Song Ling.
On the day of the gathering, Song Ling dressed very stylishly. Her already decent sense of style had been further refined by the art school teachers, making her adept at navigating such social situations.
Most of the people who came this time were seniors. In order not to steal the limelight, Song Ling deliberately wore a light-colored sweatshirt. His hair was not carefully styled, with wispy strands falling in front of his forehead, making him look like a fresh-faced heartthrob from an art academy.
When Shi Xingyun saw Song Ling, a sudden surge of anger rose in his heart. He felt that the newcomer in front of him was pleasing to the eye no matter how he looked at him.
Director Chen led Song Ling to greet the people present first, and then formally introduced the two of them to Shi Xingyun.
"Hello, Brother Yun." Song Ling looked at the person in front of him with a smile in his eyes.
Shi Xingyun gave Song Ling a good look before standing up from his seat: "Nice to meet you."
Shi Xingyun didn't say much, and seemed indifferent.
The two exchanged a few words, and suddenly the people standing in the corridor not far away began to stir.
"My God, that must be the heir of our investor, he's so handsome."
"Keep your voice down, look at you, you're such a fangirl."
Hearing hushed chatter nearby, Song Ling looked up and peered into the crowd.
When Song's gaze passed through the rows of people in suits and ties, he paused for a moment.
Luo Wenchuan, what is he doing here?
It felt like a sharp blade was lodged in his throat, a salty, metallic taste of blood spreading in his mouth. Song Ling frowned slightly, lowered his eyes, and let the indifferent young master walk past him.
Director Chen patted Song Ling on the shoulder and whispered in his ear, "That's the second young master of Fengxing. I heard he's an Enigma, and his methods are very powerful. I'll take you to meet him."
"Director Chen..." Song Ling was about to say that she didn't want to get to know him when Director Chen pulled her to the vicinity of Luo Wenchuan.
Director Chen smiled slightly and said gently, "President Luo, Xingyun should have told you everything about the production. Xiao Song was suddenly cast, and all the responsibility lies with me. I can guarantee that he is very suitable for this role. Xiao Song, this is President Luo."
Song Ling was pushed in front of Luo Wenchuan by Director Chen, and when she looked up, she met Luo Wenchuan's deep eyes.
It's like old lovers meeting again, or enemies meeting on a narrow road.
Song Ling felt uneasy, and all the suffering she had endured in the rehabilitation hall came rushing back to her.
With the mission at hand, Song Ling couldn't let personal matters delay the plan. He took a deep breath and extended his right hand: "Hello, President Luo. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Song Ling's words, "Nice to meet you," extinguished the light that had been burning in Luo Wenchuan's eyes.
He looked at Song Ling, somewhat incredulous that this person who once had his heart and soul completely devoted to him could be so cold.
A note from the author:
Here I am, hehe
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Chapter 48
Chapter 48
Brother Ling, I miss you.
Seeing that Song Ling had been holding out his hand for a long time, Luo Wenchuan still didn't make a move.
Director Chen suddenly realized something and hurriedly said, "I forgot to remind you, President Luo is a bit of a germaphobe, please understand."
Director Chen grasped Song Ling's wrist and put the man's hand down.
Luo Wenchuan looked at Director Chen's hand gripping Song Ling's wrist and felt a sudden unease.
Song Ling said "I understand," and Director Chen then sent him to Shi Xingyun's side.
The person standing next to Shi Xingyun turned his gaze away and said coldly, "I told you, this guy is just dishonest. He even tried to seduce President Luo. He doesn't even know what kind of person he is."
"What kind of person is he? A top-tier Alpha. Keep your mouth shut." Shi Xingyun glanced at Fang He, thinking that this person was indignant because Song Ling had taken his role, so he didn't speak harshly.
As his new lover walked towards him, Shi Xingyun's attention quickly returned to Song Ling.
Song Ling wasn't a naturally talkative person, but for the sake of the mission, she had to bite the bullet and try to make conversation.
"Brother Yun..."
That slightly disappointed and pleading "Brother Yun" made Shi Xingyun's heart flutter with joy. The more indifferent Luo Wenchuan was, the more approachable he seemed, didn't he? He never expected that this man's cold face would actually come in handy one day.
"This is none of your business. Please sit down."
Shi Xingyun glanced at the seat next to him, and Song Ling understood and sat down in the seat next to him.
"What's Xiao Song's major?" Shi Xingyun asked casually.
"I learned acting in Beicheng."
"Beijing Arts University?" Shi Xingyun had some impression of Beijing Arts University. Although that desolate place with its endless yellow sands didn't seem very fertile, most of the students who came out were very pretty and innocent. Song Ling, who was so fresh and inexperienced, clearly had no experience in that area. With proper training, he would definitely be the best of the best.
The thought of having a beautiful woman by his side made Shi Xingyun feel exceptionally good today.
Today's dinner party has no other purpose than to welcome Luo Wenchuan, the young master of the investor, and to allow a few acquaintances to catch up.
Director Chen is a person who clearly separates public and private matters. Although he doesn't really appreciate Shi Xingyun's behavior of pretending to be detached from worldly affairs when he is clearly very calculating, he will still contact Shi Xingyun as soon as he comes across a suitable role.
Although the two didn't get along very well, they still had a good understanding of each other at work.
Director Chen eventually sat down next to Luo Wenchuan, occasionally explaining his filming plans to him.
Luo Wenchuan let the words go in one ear and out the other, barely absorbing a few, his entire attention focused on Song Ling.
He had been with Song Ling for three years, and Song Ling's clothing style had always leaned towards darker colors and a more rugged look. Today, however, her light-colored hoodie and seemingly casual hair suggested she had dressed up carefully. Who was she here for? Shi Xingyun?
Luo Wenchuan looked at Shi Xingyun, and after Shi Xingyun put a piece of food on Song Ling's plate, his fist unconsciously clenched a little tighter.
Shi Xingyun felt that he had left Song Ling hanging for the past few days, and today's dinner was a good opportunity to have further exchanges.
It just so happened that Song Ling couldn't drink due to health reasons. After a few rounds of drinks, Shi Xingyun, still under the influence of alcohol, leaned directly on Song Ling's shoulder.