Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 318 Keep Your Mouth Shut!

Chapter 318: Chapter 318 Keep Your Mouth Shut!

Song Jinze mentioned to the driver the name of a private dining restaurant he had visited several times before, located not too far from Huanya, just a few minutes’ drive away.

This private dining restaurant was nestled in an alley behind Financial Street in the very heart of Jiangcheng. The exterior was a three-story white Western-style building, with a small sunroom in the yard that was filled with a variety of succulents.

Inside, the restaurant’s decor was a refreshing pastoral style. Though small, it was fresh and elegant, giving off a pleasant vibe that inadvertently lifted one’s spirits upon entering.

A waitress approached them with great enthusiasm, "President Song, good afternoon!"

"Good afternoon."

"Right this way, please."

The waitress led them to a table next to the floor-to-ceiling window, where they were right beside a large pane of glass that offered a view of the garden outside.

Song Jinze pulled out the chair for Ye Zhenzhen, and after they settled in, the waitress simply said, "Sir, ma’am, please wait a moment."

And then she left.

Ye Zhenzhen found it a bit odd and asked the man beside her in a low voice, "Don’t we need to order here? And why are there so few people in such an elegant restaurant environment?"

In such a busy district, shouldn’t the restaurant be full of guests?

Song Jinze’s lips curled up, "Because the owner is quite lazy."

"Hmm?"

Seeing the woman’s incredulous expression, Song Jinze chuckled lightly, "This restaurant serves a limited number of customers daily. To dine here, you need to make a reservation a day in advance, and there is no menu provided. You eat whatever is served, determined by the owner and chefs based on the number of guests."

"Oh~ Did you make a reservation in advance?"

Song Jinze shook his head, "No, the owner is my friend. I have special privileges. I can eat here whenever I want, just by showing my face."

"I see, so the owner is wealthy enough to do as he pleases. As for you, it just goes to show that rich people stick with other rich people~"

While speaking, Ye Zhenzhen raised her eyes and her gaze collided with the deep, smiling eyes of the man. She felt a slight jolt, and her heartbeat suddenly quickened...

The warm noon sun shone through the floor-to-ceiling window onto his profile, illuminating his sharp jawline, prominent and elegant.

She had to admit, the man’s bone structure and skin were impeccably crafted. Accustomed to his usual cold expression, she found it unexpectedly disconcerting to be so close to his warm smile now.

She cleared her throat silently, feigning composure as she turned her gaze towards the garden outside the window...

Song Jinze noticed her subtle changes, the smile on the corners of his lips growing deeper. He took out an invitation from his coat pocket and placed it across the table.

"This is for you."

Ye Zhenzhen turned her head and saw the four invitations on the table, and she smiled, "Thank you!"

"You’re welcome. The school in Yangping Village, Jincheng, was donated in your name. Think about what you would like to name it, and let me know once you decide."

He had initially planned to have President Lei from Chenguang liaise with her about these matters, but upon reflection, he decided it was best handled by himself.

"How about... Chenguang Hope Elementary School?"

She had come up with the name in the few seconds after the man asked, and she thought it sounded quite nice.

"That works."

Then, Song Jinze took a bank card from his wallet and handed it to Ye Zhenzhen, "There’s Sixty Million in this card. There’s a charity auction and donation event on Friday night. You can use it as you see fit."

Ye Zhenzhen: "Didn’t you give me money? I have money on hand."

She had in her bank account the pocket money he had transferred to her, as well as the black card he had given her.

"That’s not the same, this is extra for you to use for donations. Don’t space out, take it."

After a few seconds of hesitation, Ye Zhenzhen extended her hands to receive the bank card the man was offering, "Can all the money in here be spent?"

"Yes, spend it all..." Song Jinze paused, his eyes darkened a bit, and he said in a deep voice, "Aside from discussing Xiao Chen’s background with you last night, there was another thing I forgot to tell you."

Ye Zhenzhen looked at him earnestly, "What is it?"

"I..."

As Song Jinze was about to speak, a waiter came over with their dishes. His lips curved slightly, "Let’s eat first."

...

Huanya Entertainment.

When Jiang Lu finished a morning shoot and returned to the company, she headed straight for Liu Rui’s office, bustling in, and as soon as she pushed open the door of the office, she began to ask, "Huahua, has Ye Zhenzhen replied to your message?"

She turned around, closed the door, and sat down directly on the sofa, crossing her legs and speaking displeased, "It’s been several days already, she’s not deliberately keeping us hanging, is she?"

Liu Rui, who had been sitting at her desk and was about to go towards Jiang Lu, sat back down upon hearing her words. She said with a serious expression,

"Zhenzhen is not that kind of person. There have been some misunderstandings between you previously. Zhenzhen didn’t say much and even agreed to help you with the invitation. Don’t talk about her like that."

Jiang Lu snorted coldly, "Does what I say about her matter? She has so many haters. On Weibo, everyone is saying that she’s a behind-the-scenes shareholder. For a shareholder, is it so difficult to get an invitation? I think she’s doing it on purpose."

"Jiang Lu!" Liu Rui’s voice rose slightly, "You and Ye Zhenzhen are both signed under the same company, and I manage both of you. It’s inevitable that you cross paths, so there’s no need to speak like this."

Liu Rui herself was somewhat dissatisfied with Ye Zhenzhen’s non-responsiveness and lack of a definite answer, but when she heard Jiang Lu speak like that, she felt quite annoyed. She believed that Ye Zhenzhen was not someone who would act in such a manner on purpose.

Jiang Lu feigned a pitiful sigh, "Sigh~! I think you’re just biased towards Ye Zhenzhen now because she’s become famous, and you’re blindly taking her side!"

Liu Rui was amused by Jiang Lu’s words, "When you were the popular one, you didn’t say I was biased. Back then, the company’s resources were all tilted in your favor, and Ye Zhenzhen only got the leftovers.

Now she has become popular on her own merit, and advertisers and producers are actively seeking her out. How am I being biased towards her?

You’re a smart person, you know very well yourself, so there’s no need for me to say more."

After finishing her point, Liu Rui changed the subject, "Have you had lunch? Should I order some takeout for you?"

"No, I’m on a diet," Jiang Lu got up and left Liu Rui’s office.

Shao Qiqi was carrying a cup of water, ready to bring it to Jiang Lu, but seeing her come out with a scowl, she felt a twinge of schadenfreude. She always said Ye Zhenzhen was not easy to deal with, and she was sure Jiang Lu didn’t manage to get the invitation.

She approached Jiang Lu and whispered as she offered the water cup, "Sister Lulu, did Ye Zhenzhen not give you the invitation? I told you, she’s that kind of person. Now that she’s popular, a petty person like her looks down on everyone..."

"Can you just shut up!"

Shao Qiqi: ...

Jiang Lu stopped in her tracks and glared coldly at Shao Qiqi, "You’re my personal assistant, not my gossip assistant. Watch your mouth."

Jiang Lu’s voice was not at all quiet, and others around heard her. Shao Qiqi’s face turned red all at once.

"Sister Lulu... I... I didn’t really say anything!"