The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 331: Initiate a Kiss_1

Chapter 331: Chapter 331: Initiate a Kiss_1

"Sure, I’ll wait for you." Bo Jingyan lifted his wineglass and clinked it with Xia Qingtian’s.

Xia Qingtian was too happy today and, before she knew it, she had finished a bottle of wine.

After dinner, she was somewhat tipsy.

The food on the table had been cleared away. Xia Qingtian propped her chin on her hands, looking at the stars with a slightly bewildered look in her eyes.

"The stars look beautiful tonight." She sighed.

Bo Jingyan suddenly asked, "Would you like one? I can pluck down the brightest one for you."

His words successfully made Xia Qingtian laugh, "Please, I’m drunk, not stupid."

Seeing her disbelief, Bo Jingyan did not get angry, he merely extended his palm towards her.

Xia Qingtian looked closely at his open hand and asked with amusement, "And where is the star?"

A hint of humor flashed in Bo Jingyan’s eyes before he pretended to grasp at the sky, "It’s done, I’ve caught it. Open and see."

As he spoke, he brought his closed fist towards her.

Knowing that he was just playing with her, Xia Qingtian played along and slowly began to uncurl his fingers.

When she did, she saw a twinkling star on Bo Jingyan’s hand. For a moment, she thought he had really plucked a star for her.

Observing closely, she found that it wasn’t a star but...

A very shiny diamond ring.

"What do you mean?" Xia Qingtian’s heartbeat suddenly quickened.

Bo Jingyan took her hand and fit the ring on her finger, "I realized we’ve been married for a while, and I hadn’t given you a wedding ring yet. I’m making up for that now."

Looking at the ring on her finger, waves of emotions welled up in Xia Qingtian’s heart.

Perhaps it was because of the beautiful music.

Or perhaps because the moon’s glow was mesmerizing this night.

She couldn’t help herself and kissed Bo Jingyan on the lips.

...

After their sweet indulgence, Xia Qingtian went back to her work.

However, her luck didn’t hold up, and she didn’t land in any more suitable drama troupes, neither did she get access to good resources.

Thankfully, the charity dinner Jian Xuan mentioned would soon begin.

This happened to be an opportunity to network and find quality resources.

So, Xia Qingtian took it very seriously.

The lavish charity dinner had invited all the big names in the business and most of the entertainment industry folks.

Xia Qingtian arrived early at the venue to meet various directors, investors, and some senior management teams in the industry.

In a short while, she had distributed most of her name cards and received quite a few as well.

After consuming a fair share of alcohol, she felt slightly intoxicated. She decided to step out for some fresh air to clear her mind.

As she was leaving, she saw two familiar figures from afar - Bo’s mother and Shi Qian.

Bo’s mother was conversing with one of the most reputed directors in the country while Shi Qian followed right behind her. Clearly, Bo’s mother was paving the way for her.

Xia Qingtian was aware of the deep prejudice Bo’s mother had against her, due to the misunderstanding about An’an not being of Bo family, she probably wouldn’t like to see her either.

So, she didn’t bother approaching them and went straight outside.

After concluding a phone call,she felt more sober and was about to head back to the hall. Just then...

"You, stop right here!" A woman crossed her path, her demeanor clearly hostile.

On closer inspection, Xia Qingtian found the woman oddly familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere. But with all the information overload from the evening, she couldn’t place her.

"Who are you?" Xia Qingtian asked quizzically.

Seeing her inability to remember, the woman was fuming.

"My name is Xu Qing!" she spit out these four words, her face was contorted with mockery, "Xia Qingtian, you’re truly a busy person. Unveiling some unknown in the entertainment industry and snatching my role, and now you don’t even remember whom you wronged."

Upon hearing this, Xia Qingtian instantly recognized her.

This actress was the one who challenged Cheng Bingbing for the coveted role in the palace drama and was set to join the cast as an investor.

Replying earnestly, Xia Qingtian said, "Bingbing earned that role with her abilities."

"In this industry, what value does talent hold?" Xu Qing said arrogantly, "If you let Cheng Bingbing give up her role, I can offer you a significant sum. Surely, it is better than struggling in a run-down company with a protege who has no future."

Money?

Xia Qingtian wasn’t short of money.

"I don’t need money!" She curled her lips, stating clearly, "Hence, we will not give up the role nor will we pass it on to you."

On hearing this, Xu Qing evaluated Xia Qingtian from head to toe, a scornful sneer appeared on her face, "Pretending to be something you’re not. If you truly had money, you wouldn’t show up at a charity dinner in a no-name dress riding a taxi. You’re an embarrassment."

Xia Qingtian found the situation somewhat amusing.

Bo Jingyan knew that she was serious about the charity dinner and to support her, he had helped her with designer clothing, jewelry, and bags to make an impression. But due to the promise made to Bo’s mother about saving the company by her own means, she didn’t want to attract unnecessary attention and therefore, did not use what Bo Jingyan provided.

Instead, she chose a gown from an emerging local brand and took a taxi to the event.

She didn’t think that wearing a local brand and taking a taxi were things to be ashamed of.

"Think what you want. Regardless, I can’t fulfill your request," Xia Qingtian, unwilling to waste more time arguing with her, made preparations to expand her network.

Having said this, she was ready to leave.

Xu Qing noticed her intention to leave without her permission and felt disrespected. Unable to keep her privileged temper in check, she bristled with resentment.

Utilizing the situation to vent her frustration over the stolen role, she ranted, "Who gave you the permission to leave? You are such an ill-mannered creature!"

Her anger grew with each word. Raising her hand, she made a move to slap Xia Qingtian hard.

Xia Qingtian’s expression turned icy.

As Xu Qing was about to hit her, she blocked her hand and slapped her twice.

She retorted disdainfully, "Well, manners are to be reserved for people, not the likes of you who try to bully others."

"Xia Qingtian, you bitch, how dare you hit me?!?!" Xu Qing covered her burning cheeks, questioning in disbelief.

"I’ve hit you, what’s there to be scared about now?"

Xia Qingtian rolled her eyes, "I was merely defending myself. If you continue pestering me, I won’t mind slapping you a couple more times, so you can learn what being ill-mannered really is."