282: Chapter 282 Stealing Hearts Is Possible

Qiao Jingjing pouted and tapped the music play button on the car's console.

She said to Chen Cheng in a huff, "It's not asking too much to listen to a live performance, is it?"

Chen Cheng gave a silly, "begging for mercy" laugh. "Not too much, not too much."

"That's more like it~"

...

Chen Cheng hummed along while driving.

When it reached the chorus, Qiao Jingjing sang along too.

"I once crossed mountains and seas, and passed through crowds of people; I once possessed everything..."

The B&O sound system was excellent, and blended with their voices, they were both really getting into it.

Upon arriving, they took quite a while to calm down from their excitement.

Only then did they put on their masks and get out of the car.

Qiao Jingjing had specifically requested tickets for the last row.

When they got their tickets checked and entered, the match had already started.

The seating area was quite dim, and no one noticed them.

They sat side by side, watching the match quietly.

Occasionally, they would lean in to whisper to each other.

"In two weeks, for our competition, the professional players will be selected from among these contestants."

"According to the process provided to me, I can choose my teammates."

"Help me see if there are any recommended players."

Chen Cheng chuckled and nodded.

The individual skill levels of professional players vary.

Choosing strong teammates naturally makes it easier to win the game.

But for Qiao Jingjing, the haters would have something to criticize. Things like saying she only won by riding on someone else's coattails, or that she's actually just a freeloader, would surely pop up endlessly.

To win beautifully, she has to rely on herself to carry.

However, as for marketing, haters can also be guided.

Chen Cheng wasn't worried about it.

"Have you arranged the 'hater' marketing strategy I told you about?"

Qiao Jingjing nodded quickly. "Sister Ling hired someone new, specifically to edit humorous, weird videos of me to mock me."

Chen Cheng smiled; he hadn't expected Sister Ling to agree.

This actually affects Qiao Jingjing's public persona and positioning.

If your image in the entertainment industry changes, many commercial deals might no longer fit your vibe and they won't approach you; this could mean a loss of real money.

"You'd better be sure. The more haters there are, the more it tests the combat effectiveness of your fans."

"You need to rely on solid skill to solidify your fanbase."

Qiao Jingjing was taken aback for a moment, then nodded with a smile, "Of course I've thought it through."

She said, tilting her head at Chen Cheng in a haughty, playful way, "If it doesn't work out, I'll just retire, and you can support me."

Looking at the beautiful woman's playful expression, Chen Cheng's mouth curled into a lopsided grin. "Alright, whenever you don't want to do it anymore, I'll support you."

Qiao Jingjing's mouth curved into a crescent shape. She hugged Chen Cheng's arm and rubbed against it. "My boyfriend is so good. Teehee~"

Chen Cheng laughed, feeling both amused and annoyed.

Qiao Jingjing blinked, having a new idea. "How about we make a bet?"

"We'll each bet on one team."

"Whichever team loses, the person who bet on it has to grant the other person a request."

"This will add a bit of fun."

Chen Cheng was taken aback. "Okay."

"I'm betting on the Tiangong team." Seeing him agree, Qiao Jingjing hurriedly claimed the team she liked.

After grabbing it, she looked at Chen Cheng with a mischievous smile. Chen Cheng pretended to roll his eyes at her, acting all huffy.

"Then I guess I have to bet on the other side."

Qiao Jingjing shrugged provocatively.

As the match continued, Qiao Jingjing cried out in a huff.

"Ahhh~~~ Just a little bit more, just a little bit more and Tiangong would have destroyed the opponent's crystal."

As it turned out, the scales of luck seemed to tilt toward Chen Cheng.

In the first game of the best-of-three, Tiangong was turned around by the opponent while they were at low health.

In the following two games, Tiangong didn't repeat the mistake of being turned around while at low health.

Relying on their strong laning ability, they quickly crushed their opponents.

Qiao Jingjing looked at Chen Cheng with a mischievous smile. "You lost."

Chen Cheng didn't care much about the result and nodded with a smile. "Yeah, I lost."

"Tell me what request you have."

"Hmm..." Qiao Jingjing pondered for a moment. "How about we go watch a movie?"

She whispered into Chen Cheng's ear, "I'm afraid if we stay too long, we'll get exposed."

Chen Cheng nodded, stood up, and took Qiao Jingjing's hand to walk toward the exit.

In fact, there were two semi-final matches today.

After this one finished, the other semi-final group would start soon.

The two of them acted like thieves, carefully slipping out of the studio hall and then quietly going downstairs.

Sitting in the car, Chen Cheng raised his hand to check his watch. "It's past seven. Are you hungry? How about we go get something to eat first?"

Qiao Jingjing thought about it. She was looking forward to it; this was still her first date with Chen Cheng.

But she had some concerns, afraid of being recognized.

"Will it..."

"Hey, just tell me if you're hungry or not. I'll arrange the rest." Chen Cheng said with a smile, stopping her worries.

Chen Cheng could certainly handle such a small matter.

Finding a more private restaurant and getting a private room would be fine.

Qiao Jingjing nodded. "Alright then, let's go eat first, then go watch a movie."

Chen Cheng's mouth curved slightly as he picked up his phone to call Li Na.

After the call, Qiao Jingjing raised an eyebrow and asked, "Your secretary?"

Chen Cheng nodded; there was nothing to hide.

"Yeah, her name is Li Na. She's very capable. I'll introduce you when I have the chance."

Qiao Jingjing rolled her eyes and asked with a smile, "Is she pretty?"

Chen Cheng's mouth twitched. Sure enough, once she knew the secretary was a woman, her focus was on whether she was pretty or not.

Even a great beauty like Qiao Jingjing couldn't escape this common trait.

Chen Cheng wore a smile, his eyes meeting her gorgeous ones gently. "That depends on who you compare her to."

"Compared to ordinary people, she's quite pretty. Compared to my girlfriend, she might fall a little short."

"Hmph~ You know how to talk." Qiao Jingjing gave a coquettish snort, her mouth curving into a crescent shape.

Chen Cheng smiled and used his phone to check on an app to see what movies were playing.

"This one?" Chen Cheng picked one at random and handed it to Qiao Jingjing to see.

Qiao Jingjing took one look and rolled her eyes at Chen Cheng. "Are you doing this on purpose? The whole world knows that the female lead and I don't get along."

Chen Cheng's mouth twitched. "Oh~ I don't know much about your circle."

"How about this one?"

"Hmm, this one is actually quite good. But, let me tell you, the male lead just broke up with his girlfriend, and his girlfriend is my good friend."

"No matter how good the movie is, I can't betray my good friend."

Chen Cheng gave an awkward laugh. Sure enough, the entertainment industry there is quite complicated.

Chen Cheng simply handed the phone to her. "How about you choose instead."

Qiao Jingjing took the phone and flipped through it. "How about we go watch an animated movie? This 'Nezha' seems to have good reviews."

Uh...

Chen Cheng's mouth twitched. Hasn't this movie been out for two or three months? Can it still be shown in theaters?

It didn't matter what they watched, so Chen Cheng immediately agreed. "Then let's go watch this one."

"It seems there are only aisle seats left." Qiao Jingjing pouted, but still selected the seats.

"Enter the password." Qiao Jingjing tapped on the payment interface and handed the phone back to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng didn't take it. "852456."

Qiao Jingjing's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared in her eyes. "You're just giving me your payment password like that?"

Chen Cheng leaned in, bringing himself close to Qiao Jingjing. "What, you're going to steal my money?"

Qiao Jingjing's face turned red immediately. She pursed her lips, looked up, and kissed him.

After a long while, the kiss ended.

Qiao Jingjing, with a flushed face, said, "This young lady has money; stealing a heart, however, is fine."