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"Just now..." Mo Ming intended to apologize, but as soon as he spoke, he felt it was better not to mention it, so he changed the subject to dispel the awkward atmosphere, saying, "Who are you meeting at Leisurely Cafe today? Yang Yuan?"
"Not Yang Yuan," Murong Lian replied, coming back to her senses. "Last time you gave me some advice, saying that applicants should create advertising ideas for Ultimate Electronics Company. Whoever does well will become the Creative Director of the Advertising Department."
"Right, what about it?"
"Someone came up with a really good idea, and Yang Yuan is very satisfied. I thought I would meet her today and sign a labor contract."
"If her idea is that good, just let her come to work right away. Do you really need you, Murong Old Man, to go find her?" Mo Ming chuckled and said, "If I were the Boss, I'd be indifferent if she wanted to come or not!"
"Oh no, that won't do. She has quite the background. If I don't personally reach out as the Boss, I really wouldn't be able to hire her." Murong Lian laughed and continued, "You have no idea how many internationally renowned advertising companies have approached her; she has turned them all down. She's famously known as the Creative Queen in the advertising world. If we could hire Starry Melody, then Starry Melody's future would be bright indeed."
"That's strange. If she's so famous, why would she participate in the creative solicitation event organized by Starry Melody?" Mo Ming asked in confusion. "With the title of Creative Queen, she could choose any company she wants. Why... Don't take it the wrong way; I'm not saying Starry Melody is bad. I'm just saying she has many options."
"You’re right. Although Starry Melody is quite famous in Nanhua City, on such an international stage, it's just a small player and doesn't rank at all. I'm actually very curious about her intentions too." Murong Lian feigned mystery and smiled at Mo Ming. "Do you know what request she made of me?"
"What request?" Mo Ming couldn't guess and didn't bother trying.
"She said that as long as I..." Murong Lian was about to reveal it but then reconsidered and left him hanging. "I really don't want to tell you right now. When we get there, not only will your curiosity be satisfied, but mine will be too."
Mo Ming was intrigued by her teasing and asked several times, but Murong Lian refused to divulge anything. He stopped asking but remained curious about what kind of request could make a giant in the advertising industry settle for a small company.
Upon arriving at Leisurely Cafe, Mo Ming parked the car and followed Murong Lian into the café.
Murong Lian glanced around before heading in a specific direction, with Mo Ming trailing behind her.
"I assume you are the Creative Queen of the advertising world? Hello, I'm Murong Lian, the Boss of Starry Rhythm Advertising Company. It's a pleasure to meet you." Murong Lian stopped and turned around to face the other person, politely extending her hand with a smile.
The person's figure was obscured by the sofa, revealing only their head. Since Mo Ming did not follow Murong Lian closely enough to see their face, he continued walking forward and saw that the person extended a delicate hand like jade to shake hands with Murong Lian while standing up.
"Miss Murong, I'm also very pleased to meet you."
Hearing the voice from the other side, Mo Ming looked at her in surprise, his figure instantly frozen in place.
How could it be her? Why is she here?
The queen of the advertising world, dressed in a red gown that mostly concealed her figure, still allowed one to imagine her beautiful legs, as exquisite as white jade. Her fiery red lips, high nose bridge, finely drawn eyebrows resembling a bright moon, and her freely flowing hair made her beauty perfect like a flawless gem.
Mo Ming's first reaction was to slip away before she noticed him. However, just as he turned to leave, two voices rang out behind him, making it impossible for him to move an inch.
"Mo Ming?"
There was no escaping this situation. Mo Ming could only smile and turn back, seeing the queen of advertising waving at him while Murong Lian frowned with a look of displeasure.
Forcing himself to smile, Mo Ming walked over.
"Lin Yuan'er, what are you doing here?" Mo Ming smiled at the queen of advertising. "Aren't you developing your career in Korea?"
This renowned queen of advertising was named Lin Yuan'er. At that moment, she smiled beautifully and spoke sweetly. Although she was of Korean nationality, her Mandarin was fluent. She said, "Surprised to see me? This time, I specifically came back for you and gave up my opportunities in Korea. How about that? Aren't you touched? Just treat me well."
"..." Mo Ming's expression was one of speechlessness.
Meanwhile, Murong Lian listened in confusion and waved her hand, asking, "Uh, do you two know each other?"
"Of course we know each other! I came back this time just for him," Lin Yuan'er said naturally as she linked her arm with Mo Ming's and smiled at him. "Right, Brother Mo?"
"..." Mo Ming stood straight, feeling a bit uncomfortable. When he noticed Murong Lian's eyes fixed on him, he felt even more uneasy and quickly moved Lin Yuan'er's hand away.
"What’s wrong, Brother Mo? Can’t Yuan'er hold your hand?" Lin Yuan'er complained.
"Who exactly are you to him?"
Murong Lian was filled with jealousy as she looked at Lin Yuan'er, a woman who was no less beautiful and graceful than herself. Murong Lian felt a sense of hostility, thinking to herself, how dare you cling to Mo Ming's arm when I haven't even done that.
"I?" Lin Yuan'er said, wrapping her arm around Mo Ming's again, smiling, "I am his woman."
"Mo Ming, what is going on?" Murong Lian turned to Mo Ming, hoping he would clarify that this was all a misunderstanding. However, Mo Ming awkwardly twitched his mouth and said, "She's sort of my wife. This whole situation is the old man's fault; I'm just a victim..."
"You must explain this to me today!"
Murong Lian was furious, feeling both angry and heartbroken. The only man she had feelings for already had a wife; it truly felt like fate was playing tricks on her.
"Miss Murong, let's sit down and talk," Lin Yuan'er suggested.
Mo Ming quickly nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, let's sit down and talk."
As he spoke, Mo Ming intended to sit next to Murong Lian, but unexpectedly, Lin Yuan'er grabbed his clothing and pulled him down beside her, smiling slightly as she said, "If you’re not sitting next to your legal wife, where else would you go?"
Her words seemed directed at Murong Lian, asserting that Mo Ming was hers alone and no other woman could claim him.
"..." Mo Ming glanced at Murong Lian, then at Lin Yuan'er, sensing the atmosphere was tense and filled with an explosive charge. It was Murong Lian who spoke first, saying, "Alright, explain this situation to me, okay? Mo Ming?"
"I..." Mo Ming was about to shout that he was wronged when Lin Yuan'er tugged at his shirt and smiled at Murong Lian, saying, "I'm sorry, Miss Murong, but I didn't get a chance to tell you when I arrived. I actually left my career in Korea to come to Nanhua City all for my registered husband, Mo Ming. You must have heard about him by now?"
"I know him well; from the first day we met, I knew he was a playboy," Murong Lian replied dismissively while shooting several glares at Mo Ming.
Lin Yuan'er looked at Mo Ming affectionately before turning back to Murong Lian: "There must be some misunderstanding. Although Mo Ming may seem a bit flirtatious, he is actually very devoted when it comes to relationships. That’s precisely what I admire about him. If there’s anything he did that led you to misunderstand, I apologize on his behalf."
"Oh? So Miss Lin is deeply in love with him?" Although there was a smile on Murong Lian's face, it had an unsettling quality that made Mo Ming feel anxious. Just as she finished speaking, he widened his eyes in surprise because Murong Lian had stepped on his foot.
"Of course!" Lin Yuan'er replied confidently. "As his only legal wife, isn't it only right for me to love my husband well?"
"Enough!" Mo Ming could no longer endure the atmosphere and said, "Can we not mention that matter? After all, it was caused by those old men and has nothing to do with me. Lin Yuan'er, you are wonderful, but I truly do not deserve you. I hope you can find a man who is more suitable for you."
Murong Lian and Lin Yuan'er both showed expressions of surprise upon hearing this. After a long pause, Lin Yuan'er managed a self-deprecating smile and said, "It's okay, I know you still can't let her go, but I won't give up. I will wait for you."
After a moment of silence among the three, Mo Ming thought for a while before breaking the stillness.
"Don't waste your time on me; it's pointless. Lin Yuan'er, you have many better options. There's no need to hang on to this crooked tree," Mo Ming shook his head helplessly and said, "I don't deserve that much effort, really."
"Hey... don't say that. As people often say, my love for you has nothing to do with you. You don't need to feel guilty towards me or pity me; this is my choice. Since I've fallen in love with you, I will never give up," Lin Yuan'er said, tugging at her skirt with her delicate hands, her eyes fixed on the scenery outside the window as if she lacked the courage to look at Mo Ming. She then whispered, "I will wait for you until the day you love me."
Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, yet Mo Ming sitting beside her heard it clearly. He felt a mix of guilt and shock; Lin Yuan'er's attitude seemed to have formed a deadlock that only she could resolve. No matter how much Mo Ming said, it probably wouldn't matter anymore, so he chose to remain silent.
Although Lin Yuan'er was Mo Ming's wife, Murong Lian felt that for the greater good of Starry Melody Company, she couldn't be petty and abandon hiring Lin Yuan'er out of selfishness. After careful consideration, she finally spoke up.
"Ahem..." Murong Lian cleared her throat to ease the atmosphere and smiled, "Alright, we still have important matters to discuss today, right? Miss Lin Yuan'er, I believe you understand the current situation at Starry Melody; we urgently need talents like you to join us. Although Starry Melody may not be as renowned as other international advertising companies, I can assure you that the benefits will definitely not be worse than those offered by other companies. What do you think?"
Mo Ming felt uncomfortable as if sitting on pins and needles; he seized the opportunity to excuse himself from the conversation and said, "Since we're discussing business, I'll step out for a moment to use the restroom. You two can chat slowly."
After saying this, Mo Ming glanced at Lin Yuan'er, who was still looking out the window. He hesitated for a moment before letting out a light sigh and leaving.
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