Chapter 219

Star Track Entertainment

Wen Qingyan's agent glanced at him subtly, then shifted his gaze to Jing Zeqian, who was busy working at his desk.

One was all smiles, the other all seriousness.

The agent's eyes drifted to the pen in Jing Zeqian's hand, fearing the CEO might snap it in half.

Jing Zeqian looked up. "Are you that bored?" He was so busy he barely had time to check on his two younger sisters, yet here this guy was, talking about asset reports in his office?

Wen Qingyan's eyes carried a faint smile. "Better safe than sorry, Second Brother. You should know these things in advance." Though he did have an ulterior motive, waiting to see Jing Zejun's reaction.

That calm demeanor only fueled Jing Zeqian's irritation. Wen Qingyan, however, seemed unfazed, like a pig ready for the boiling water.

Jing Zeqian wished Shen Huaichu could see this guy's face, turning the sorrow of their breakup into anger directed at Wen Qingyan! That way, he wouldn't have to deal with it himself.

The agent quietly tried to minimize his presence, lest he get caught in the crossfire.

He had told Wen Qingyan he didn't want to come, but the guy insisted, saying no one knew his assets better than his agent.

While that was true—he had been Wen Qingyan's agent since the start of his career—it wasn't a good enough reason to endure Jing Zeqian's piercing glares!

Jing Zeqian forced a smile. "At the company, call me CEO Jing." Wen Qingyan still smiled warmly. "Of course, CEO Jing."

Jing Zeqian grew even more annoyed. "So bored, huh? Wen Qingyan, you don't have much work lately, do you?" He turned to the agent.

The agent hesitated, exchanging a glance with Wen Qingyan before answering honestly, "Yes, his schedule hasn't been finalized yet."

Wen Qingyan was currently in talks for a new script but hadn't started filming.

Seeing Jing Zeqian's smirk, Wen Qingyan's smile faded slightly, a bad feeling creeping in.

"FA ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‍Company is planning a charity film. They've expressed interest in inviting you. Since you're free, go ahead and participate."

More work would keep him busy, away from the office talking nonsense.

Wen Qingyan's expression shifted. He didn't mind doing charity films, but this one for FA Company was set in the desert!

This would not only make him miss his scheduled time with Jing Zejun but also delay their meetings even further once his filming schedule was set.

The agent gave Wen Qingyan a sympathetic look. He had warned him not to come; the guy was just too smug lately.

Jing Zeqian looked at Wen Qingyan, his tone drawn out and slow. "What? Don't you want to go, Qingyan?"

Wen Qingyan smiled again. "No, filming a charity film is such a meaningful endeavor. How could I refuse?"

In truth, he had a promise with Jing Zejun. If she found out he skipped work to see her...

Jing Zeqian's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. As the boss of Startrack Entertainment, he couldn't let one employee get the better of him.

However, while Jing Zeqian could control Wen Qingyan, he couldn't rein in Jing Zeyou.

"You're saying my brother went to Berlin?!" Jing Zeqian exclaimed, incredulous.

Lin Ruiqing had anticipated his reaction and wasn't surprised, continuing to tend to her garden.

"He should be on the plane by now."

She explained slowly that Jing Zeyou wasn't going to Berlin just to see Jing Yi; Hengjing had a collaboration with a company there, so it was just a side trip.

But Jing Zeqian didn't buy it. He was sure even if there was work, Jing Zeyou had deliberately taken it!

How could his brother go see Jing Yiyi behind his back? Was he even his brother anymore?

Lin Ruiqing glanced at Jing Zeqian, who was fuming beside her, shaking her head in helplessness. When would this boy grow up?

Jing Zeqian vented his frustration, then moved closer to Lin Ruiqing. "Mom, wouldn't you like to go abroad for a trip?"

Lin Ruiqing didn't spare him a glance. She could read her son's mind from eight hundred meters away!

Jing Beicheng, approaching from the side, overheard. "Don't bother your mom. We have plans too."

Jing Zeqian was surprised. "Dad, you have plans too? What plans?"

Jing Beicheng glanced at his youngest son. Wasn't it normal for retired people to have their own things to do?

He took the tools from his wife and continued tending the garden.

Seeing his son still waiting for an answer, he finally replied, "Your mom and I are planning to visit your grandparents next week."

Jing Zeqian was momentarily stunned. "Why not wait until we're all together?"

Jing Beicheng and Lin Ruiqing exchanged a look. He turned back to Jing Zeqian, his expression nostalgic.

"This time, it'll just be your mom and me. You can join us next time."

This was something Jing Beicheng and Lin Ruiqing had agreed on earlier, though various matters had delayed it until now.

Jing Zeqian sighed inwardly, his tone tinged with grievance. "So it's just me again?"

Lin Ruiqing shot him a look. "You're not a child anymore. Why are you so clingy?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Jing Zeqian pouted, his eyes darting, planning something.

But Lin Ruiqing caught on immediately. "I'm warning you, Junjun is filming. Don't you dare disturb her!"

Jing Zeqian: Great, I'm the one whose thoughts are being read.

...

Meanwhile, Jing Zeyou hadn't even arrived yet when Jing Yi received a complaint call from Jing Zeqian.

"...You don't know how outrageous he is!"

Jing Yi chuckled helplessly at the rambling complaint. "But Big Brother said it's for work, didn't he?" She had just received news that Jing Zeyou was coming to Berlin for a business trip.

Jing Zeqian scoffed on the other end. "You believe that flimsy excuse?"

Jing Yi thought Jing Zeyou was genuinely there for work, given her brother's workaholic nature.

Jing Zeqian sighed. He had gotten the same response from Lin Ruiqing. They just didn't understand Jing Zeyou.

He felt it necessary to reinforce their understanding of Jing Zeyou's character!

People like Jing Zeyou, so steady and capable, often get away with little schemes because everyone overlooks them.

Jing Yi couldn't help but laugh. "Second Brother, you're exaggerating. Besides, Big Brother is just here for work and to see me. What's the big deal?"

Jing Zeqian snorted. He just couldn't stand it. They had all agreed to focus on work, yet his brother went abroad on his own.

"Alright, I'll be back soon. It's almost time to pick up Big Brother."

Jing Zeyou's flight was about to land, so Jing Yi had to cut off Jing Zeqian's complaints.

Thus, Jing Zeqian left, feeling "no one understands me; only I see through my brother," to go complain to Jing Zejun.