Chapter 240: Show off
She suddenly found she couldn't bring herself to say the words. She wanted to say she didn't like Zhao Dong, but…
Do I really not like Zhao Dong?
Her gaze shifted to him. Her body trembled as she looked into his deep, dark eyes, and she found herself getting lost in them…
At that moment, Zhao Dong smoothed things over with a laugh. "Uncle, Auntie, some things really shouldn't be said lightly. Moning doesn't like me, so please don't get the wrong idea."
At his words, Gu Moning's red lips twitched, and she shot him a resentful look.
Zhao Dong was taken aback, then smiled. "Right, Moning?"
Gu Moning bit her lip and spat out a curt, "Yes!" before turning and walking away.
Zhao Dong scratched his head, completely bewildered. What was that all about?
Gu Zhou snickered. "You still don't get it, Brother Zhao? My sister likes you! And you just broke her heart!"
Gu Qihui also gave a wry smile. "Zhao Dong, I think my daughter has really fallen for you. If you have feelings for her as well, you have my full support. I'd love to see you two together!"
Hu Na smiled as well. "I support it too, Zhao Dong. I think you're a great match for Moning."
Zhao Dong was about to speak when Gu Qihui patted him on the shoulder, smiling. "Zhao Dong, my daughter is beautiful, kind-hearted, and has an impeccable character. Plenty of men are chasing after her, so you'd better seize this opportunity!"
With that, the Gu family left, leaving a completely dumbfounded Zhao Dong behind.
Zhao Dong was genuinely perplexed. I've only helped Gu Moning a few times, and at most, shared a few flirtatious moments with her in the countryside. That's enough for her to fall for me? Do I really have that much charm?
Resigned, Zhao Dong gave a wry laugh and continued to wander around the exhibition for a while.
Soon, it was lunchtime, and Zhao Dong began looking for Song Qingwan. Her group of hostesses should be on a break, so he wanted to have lunch with her. It had been days since they'd had any *deep* interaction, and he was determined to change that today.
After all, Song Qingwan is a major star. As the man of a famous actress, it would be my own failing if I didn't keep her satisfied.
Zhao Dong coughed twice and scanned the exhibition hall.
Forget it, I'd better wait outside.
Zhao Dong walked out of the exhibition hall and lit a cigarette, waiting outside the stadium. Before long, he finished his smoke and saw a line of hostesses walking out.
He spotted Song Qingwan's figure in the crowd. Her beauty was striking, even among this group of beautiful women. Her fair complexion, slender figure, and flawless features made it impossible not to notice her!
Zhao Dong stroked his chin, raised his hand, and waved. Song Qingwan saw him at the same moment, and a smile instantly lit up her face.
She eagerly waved back. Naturally, many others in the line saw the exchange. The women around Song Qingwan all turned to look at Zhao Dong, sizing him up. Some looked surprised, some disdainful, some curious, some perplexed, and others envious…
Zhao Dong paid their varied expressions no mind and walked toward Song Qingwan.
Song Qingwan's group walked over to their bus, and Zhao Dong arrived just as they did. Song Qingwan wanted to throw herself into his arms, but with so many people around, she held back, giving him a shy look as she quietly took his hand.
Meaningful chuckles immediately rippled through her companions.
"Qingwan, this must be your new boyfriend, right?"
"Yeah, why didn't you introduce us sooner! He's quite handsome—tall and good-looking!"
"He really is! Qingwan, were you afraid we'd steal him from you?"
The group of women laughed and teased her. Their status couldn't compare to Song Qingwan's; they were all second-tier starlets. In this group, Song Qingwan was considered a top-tier celebrity from Silver Sea, but her easygoing and down-to-earth nature meant she got along well with everyone.
Her cheeks flushed red. She buried her face in Zhao Dong's chest, shyly steadying her nerves before she finally looked up and announced with a smile, "Well? This is my boyfriend, Zhao Dong. Handsome, isn't he?"
"Definitely handsome! Qingwan, what does your boyfriend do?" someone asked curiously.
Song Qingwan was momentarily at a loss for words and glanced at Zhao Dong, who also wasn't sure how to introduce himself.
Am I unemployed? But wait, I have the businesses the Zhang Family gave me, not to mention Tian Sheng Group... I guess I'm not really unemployed after all.
Zhao Dong smiled. "I do a bit of everything. I have a lot of different jobs."
"Oh…"
The group didn't press further, but his hesitation gave them a clue. They instinctively assumed he was just an ordinary guy; otherwise, they would have known his name. Furthermore, Zhao Dong didn't look rich. His simple clothes and lack of any luxury items only confirmed their suspicions that he was just an ordinary guy.
Zhao Dong smiled at Song Qingwan. "Have you eaten? Want to grab lunch together?"
Song Qingwan glanced at her friends and smiled. "Girls, I'm going to eat with my boyfriend. You all go ahead without me."
Someone immediately objected. "No way! You already promised us, Qingwan. Just bring your boyfriend along. We can all eat together!"
"Yeah! It's not often we all get together. You two should join us!"
Song Qingwan looked at Zhao Dong and asked gently, "What do you think?"
Zhao Dong could see that she actually wanted to go with her companions, so he smiled. "In that case, I'll join you all. Lunch is on me—my treat."
"Yay!"
The group of women chattered happily. Soon, everyone was on the bus, with Zhao Dong and Song Qingwan sitting together as they headed to the restaurant.
Meanwhile, in the back seats, a few women shot disdainful looks at Song Qingwan and whispered mockingly, "She's so fake! What's there to show off about having a loser for a boyfriend?"
"Exactly!"
Song Qingwan didn't hear them, but Zhao Dong did. His gaze turned cold as he glanced their way.