127: Chapter 128 Lengba's Adorable and Clumsy Attributes

Old Ma had already shared Leng Ba's wechat contact, and Jiang Jing added her directly.

Just as he passed Leng Ba's wechat friend verification, his phone began to vibrate continuously.

[Leng Ba]: Hello, President Jiang! I'm Leng Ba!!! (Attached is a meme of a spinning cat)

[Leng Ba]: Ahhh, I actually added you! My assistant said I look like a fool who successfully met their idol!

Jiang Jing raised an eyebrow as he looked at the messages popping up on his screen. It was hard to connect this overly lively chatting style with the cold and glamorous actress on the red carpet.

He intentionally waited two minutes before replying.

[Jiang Jing]: Miss Leng Ba is much more lively than she is on television.

As soon as the message was sent, the top of the screen immediately displayed 'The other party is typing...'

[Leng Ba]: President Jiang, you have no idea! I watched your exclusive interview video on repeat three times! That counterattack was so cool!!! (starry-eyes.jpg)

[Jiang Jing]: Three times? Miss Leng Ba, you couldn't have been watching it just for my looks, right? [doge]

The other side suddenly went quiet for half a minute. Just as Jiang Jing thought he had taken the joke too far, his phone began to vibrate frantically.

[Leng Ba]: (blushing.jpg)

Jiang Jing couldn't help but chuckle softly, his fingers tapping lightly on the screen.

[Jiang Jing]: It seems Miss Leng Ba is very interested in the tech industry?

[Leng Ba]: Actually, I don't understand it at all... but the way you speak is incredibly charming! It's that kind of... vibe where your IQ completely dominates the room!

[Leng Ba]: Ah... am I being too noisy... my manager always says I talk too much.

Jiang Jing could already picture the actress covering her mouth in a panic on the other side of the screen. This gap moe piqued his interest.

[Jiang Jing]: Not at all, it's very cute.

Jiang Jing shifted into a more comfortable sitting position.

This top-tier actress's way of chatting was just like a fangirl's, making him feel a long-lost sense of relaxation.

[Jiang Jing]: I heard you want to be an agent for our beauty serum?

[Leng Ba]: Yes, yes, yes! I've used the regular version and the results are amazing! It's just so hard to buy... I wanted to ask if I could get the VIP version~ Or maybe a long-term supply...

[Leng Ba]: Of course, the price is negotiable! Or... I can give you signed photos! The limited-edition kind!

Jiang Jing almost laughed out loud. An A-list actress actually wanted to trade signed photos for products. He teased her on purpose:

[Jiang Jing]: Are Miss Leng Ba's signed photos very valuable?

[Leng Ba]: They can sell for over five thousand on the secondhand market right now! (proudly puffing out chest.jpg)

[Leng Ba]: But if President Jiang wants them... I can sign swimsuit photos...

As soon as the message was sent, it was quickly recalled.

[Leng Ba]: Ahhh, I sent the wrong thing! President Jiang, you didn't see anything! (marmot-screaming.jpg)

Jiang Jing's eyes darkened as his fingers rubbed the edge of his phone.

It seemed this actress was even more interesting than he had imagined.

[Jiang Jing]: Too late, I've already screenshotted it.

[Leng Ba]: ...

[Leng Ba]: Then... then President Jiang has to keep it a secret! (handing over hush money.jpg)

Jiang Jing was amused by her train of thought. Just as he was about to reply, his office door was suddenly pushed open.

Li Ruonan walked in holding a stack of documents. Seeing Jiang Jing smiling mischievously at his phone, she immediately rolled her eyes.

Li Ruonan slammed the documents onto the desk. "President Jiang, this is the indictment that needs your signature, regarding the Hongmei case." She deliberately raised her voice, "After all, some people are so busy flirting with female stars that they've forgotten about actual business."

Jiang Jing finally looked up, staring playfully at Li Ruonan's flushed face. "Director Li, your expression right now looks a lot like a young wife who just caught her husband cheating."

"Me? No way!" Li Ruonan's voice went up an octave. "I just feel it's not fair to Xue'er! You clearly already have her, yet you're still..."

Jiang Jing waved his phone. "Leng Ba just wants to discuss being an agent for the beauty serum. What are you thinking?"

Li Ruonan was instantly tongue-tied. Her ears flushed red, and she stiffened her neck, saying, "I'm just keeping an eye on you for Xue'er!"

"Oh?" Jiang Jing slowly spun his phone. "Then do you want to see the chat logs? It's a purely business discussion."

Li Ruonan snorted, turned, and walked away, her ponytail swinging in an angry arc, though she deliberately left the door slightly ajar.

Jiang Jing shook his head and picked up his phone again.

[Leng Ba]: President Jiang, are you still there...

[Jiang Jing]: I'm considering the quote for the swimsuit photo.

[Leng Ba]: !!!

[Leng Ba]: Um... President Jiang, are you free the day after tomorrow? I'm filming in Hengdian and I know a great private kitchen... We can discuss the collaboration in person! (trying hard to be serious.jpg)

Jiang Jing narrowed his eyes. It seemed this 'silly' actress also had her own little schemes.

[Jiang Jing]: Sure, when and where?

[Leng Ba]: The day after tomorrow at three in the afternoon! I'll send you the location! It's super hidden, so we won't be spotted by the paparazzi!

Immediately after, a location pin was sent along with a detailed route map: which parking lot to enter from, which path to take, and even down-to-earth directions like 'turn right when you see the yellow fire hydrant'.

[Jiang Jing]: Does Miss Leng Ba often sneak out to eat?

[Leng Ba]: Hehe... I've been caught!

[Leng Ba]: The crew's bento boxes are so awful! My makeup artist, Xiaomei, and I have mapped out all the food hotspots in Hengdian!

Jiang Jing suddenly remembered a variety show he had seen Leng Ba on before. She had indeed made quite a few fools of herself because of her gluttony.

He didn't expect her to be even more genuine in private than in front of the camera.

[Jiang Jing]: See you the day after tomorrow then. Remember to save room in your stomach, I'm very good at ordering food.

[Leng Ba]: Mission guaranteed to be accomplished!

[Leng Ba]: Oh, right! President Jiang, you should disguise yourself! I'll prepare a hat and a mask for you!

Jiang Jing put down his phone with a smile, only to look up and find Li Ruonan standing at the door again at some point, staring at him with a look as if she were looking at a scumbag.

"Did you reach an agreement?" she asked sarcastically.

Jiang Jing stretched. "Yeah, going to Hengdian the day after tomorrow for an 'in-depth discussion'."

Li Ruonan gritted her teeth. "As for Xue'er..."

Jiang Jing stood up and slowly adjusted his cuffs. "Director Li, your expression right now..." He suddenly leaned in close and lowered his voice, "looks a lot like a jealous girlfriend."

Li Ruonan jumped back like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. "Nonsense! I am... I'm condemning you from a moral high ground!"

As she spoke, she found herself unable to continue, so she turned around and left.

A playful smile curled at the corner of Jiang Jing's mouth as he looked back at his phone.

Leng Ba had sent a few more messages, all of which were recommendations for the most authentic local snacks in Hengdian. Her words were filled with a simple happiness, not at all like a top-tier star worth hundreds of millions.

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