Chapter 585 : Carry On, You Two~
"Finally finished shooting~" Ling Ning stretched contentedly. Though it was just a cover shoot, the preparations took so long - makeup, costume changes, and more. At least the actual photography went quickly.
Looking at the photos on screen, He Miao Miao nodded with satisfaction. Choosing Ling Ning was clearly the right call—fast and with excellent results requiring minimal post-processing.
He Miao Miao approached Ling Ning smiling, "Ling Ning, have you ever considered becoming a celebrity? With your looks, you could be a huge star even as just eye candy."
"I'll have to decline, thank you~" Ling Ning rejected without hesitation. He Miao Miao had suggested this before, but Ling Ning wanted no part of the entertainment industry's murky waters.
Truthfully, Ling Ning doubted her modeling career would have gotten this far without Qin Qing and her master's support, so she was very grateful to them both.
"What a shame~ Oh well, let's wrap up then. Xiao Ying, get ready to pack up and leave."
Hearing He Miao Miao, Tang Ying snapped out of her daze and hurriedly followed, sneaking one last glance at Ling Ning before leaving.
Ling Ning noticed and gave an encouraging smile. Seeing Tang Ying blush and look away, Ling Ning chuckled mischievously.
After changing, Ling Ning returned to Qin Qing's office. Seeing Qin Qing absorbed in design sketches, Ling Ning quietly sat on the sofa. There was still time before dinner, so she let Qin Qing continue working.
Just as Ling Ning considered taking out her phone, Qin Qing suddenly stood and asked, "Shouldn't we be leaving now?"
"Don't rush, there's plenty of time. You can keep reviewing documents or sketches, or even take a short nap. I'll let you know when it's time," Ling Ning said calmly.
"Mm, alright~"
Heeding Ling Ning's advice, Qin Qing sat back down to review designs. As the former design director of "Miracle Nikki," she had the self-discipline for it.
Some time later, Ling Ning checked the time and said, "Sister Qin Qing, it's about time. We can head out now~"
"Oh~"
Qin Qing set aside her work and stretched lazily, telling Ling Ning, "Touch up my makeup, would you~"
"Yes, yes, you're the boss~"
Ling Ning approached and straddled Qin Qing's lap - a familiarity born from frequent practice at the office recently. No one would see anyway.
"Your makeup skills keep improving, Ling Ning~"
"Please don't talk while I'm applying makeup, thank you!"
Qin Qing was taken aback by Ling Ning's words - the very phrase she used to scold Ling Ning before. How the tables had turned. Only Ling Ning dared address her this way in the company now.
Qin Qing recalled meeting the naive, confused Ling Ning initially. Where had that innocent Ling Ning gone? Then again, she wasn't so innocent—more like fierce, bashing that thief with a brick. What normal girl would do such a thing?
Lost in thought, Qin Qing didn't notice the office door open. He Miao Miao burst in breathlessly, "I can't believe I forgot my notebook here and had to run all the way back... hm!?"
He Miao Miao finally realized something was off. She stared dumbfounded at Ling Ning perched on Qin Qing's lap in such an intimate pose. Could it be...?
He Miao Miao coughed awkwardly, grabbed her notebook, and said, "Um, carry on you two. Pretend I was never here."
With that, she retreated and closed the door behind her.
Ling Ning blinked and said helplessly, "Sister Qin Qing, I think we may have been misunderstood..."
"Let her think what she wants. She won't gossip, just tease us a bit at most~"
Qin Qing opened her eyes to look at Ling Ning's face so close to hers, a pleased smile tugging at her lips as something occurred to her.
Hearing this, Ling Ning shrugged. If Qin Qing didn't mind, neither would she.
Ling Ning resumed touching up Qin Qing's makeup, though there wasn't much to do since Qin Qing hadn't removed her makeup after the interview. Truthfully, Qin Qing was beautiful even without makeup.
Soon after, Ling Ning nodded with satisfaction at her handiwork. Her makeup skills had indeed become quite proficient, thanks to constantly questioning the makeup artists during work.
"All done, shall we go~"
Qin Qing stood and smoothed her clothes, then asked curiously, "Don't you need to touch up your makeup or change, Ling Ning?"
"No need. We might be late if we delay any longer~"
Seeing Ling Ning's nonchalant attitude, Qin Qing figured Ling Ning and Bai Yiyue must be quite close. But that was fine.
"I've sent the location to your navigation. Just follow that," Ling Ning told Qin Qing as they walked.
"Mm, got it. But I'm always driving—you're not a very professional secretary~ Didn't you drive my car before?"
"That was an emergency. I can drive if you want, once I get my license~"
"I see~ I understand."
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Author's Note:
Dazed and confused~