LWDC Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Reserving That Night

Chapter 37: Reserving That Night

Chapter 37: Reserving That Night

Several months later, it was another year of Fashion Week.

This year, Su Cenxi’s schedule was packed, almost catching up with female supermodels. Ning Fei naturally followed suit, busying himself with managing Su Cenxi’s time, arranging work, pushing processes, and taking time to collect and hand out stacks of business cards. Carissa had completely become Ning Fei’s assistant. Although she tried her best to keep up, she still got flustered when things got too hectic. Occasionally, she would suddenly forget someone’s name and immediately tug at Ning Fei, frantically asking. Ning Fei would answer her first, then teach her emergency measures: “If you really can’t remember, call all the women ‘honey’ and all the men ‘sir.’ You’re a woman too, so say it with a smile, and you can get by. If you still can’t remember, have them take a photo with Su Cenxi and use online facial recognition. You’ll know who it is right away.”

Carissa: “Wouldn’t that be too forward…”

Ning Fei: “Then become someone who seems naturally forward. They might be surprised at most, but a few minutes of interaction won’t do anything to you. You need to quickly learn to handle this kind of situation on your own; don’t always rely on me. You’re supposed to be a manager, did you really want to be an assistant forever?”

Carissa only thought he was lecturing her again, and agreed without thinking, unaware that by this time next year, she would indeed be standing on her own.

And during this Fashion Week, two more brands announced Su Cenxi as their spokesperson. Ning Fei even used Gu Hechen’s private jet to squeeze out two days for Su Cenxi to go abroad and walk a show with Sister K, causing the number of followers on Su Cenxi’s foreign social media accounts to skyrocket again. As for Su Cenxi himself, he would initially ask, “What day is it?” “What am I doing next?” but later he became numb to it. Sleep in the car, work when he gets out, do whatever he’s told. Gu Hechen jokingly said that he had to make a reservation with Ning Fei to see Su Cenxi, but Su Cenxi offered a few passionate kisses, and Gu Hechen ceased his complaints.

Yes, this was another of Ning Fei’s ideas. Su Cenxi was now more adept at learning from Ning Fei, and he had learned a whole set of methods for controlling others, which Gu Hechen found a little overwhelming.

In short, during Fashion Week, Su Cenxi racked up a lot of MDC points. Ning Fei calculated and felt that completion was promising this year, so even though he was physically exhausted, he was in a great mood. Even being too busy to eat “meat” didn’t bother him as much.

However, it wasn’t like he never saw Duan Yunhong. On the contrary, they often saw each other during Fashion Week. But they were both busy, so they usually just nodded to each other and brushed past.

Only once, Duan Yunhong didn’t know what he was doing before or after, but he was dressed very “flamboyantly,” and Ning Fei couldn’t help but drag him into a dead corner of the corridor and give him a hard kiss.

After kissing, Ning Fei had to make a comment: “You’re even prettier than those supermodels today, I’m so jealous. But this lipstick doesn’t really suit you, why is it a little sweet?”

Duan Yunhong raised an eyebrow: “I only put on a little, and you want to eat it all? I’ll have to touch it up later.”

“Hahahaha… I’m so sorry then.” Ning Fei patted his arm and turned to leave. “Figure out how to explain it to your makeup artist yourself, I’m leaving.”

“Wait.” Duan Yunhong grabbed him. “When are you free?”

“After Fashion Week, maybe.” Ning Fei thought for a moment. “If not, use the MDC preliminary draft to bait me, I’ll definitely bite.”

“Still want to see that?” Duan Yunhong raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you very confident this year?”

“I’ll still look, it’s good to be at ease early.” Ning Fei smiled, blowing him a kiss as he walked away. “I really have to go, play again later, darling.”

Duan Yunhong wanted to say something, but Ning Fei had already walked away quickly without looking back, so Duan Yunhong closed his mouth again.

*

Fashion Week ended in a collective frenzy at Chen Xi Studio.

This time, not only Ning Fei, but even Su Cenxi was anxious to know his results for the year. He had put in his full effort this year, shamelessly using all of Gu Hechen’s power. If he still couldn’t reach the goal, Su Cenxi didn’t know how else he could improve.

Ning Fei comforted him instead: “If it doesn’t work out, as long as you continue the current state next year, it will definitely bear fruit, don’t worry.”

“It’s rare that you’d say something like that to me.” Su Cenxi looked at him in surprise. “But didn’t you get the preliminary ranking last year? Haven’t you gotten it this year?”

“No news yet… let me ask.” Ning Fei sent another message to Duan Yunhong: [Director Duan, preliminary draft preliminary draft preliminary draft! Hasn’t the preliminary MDC draft come out this year?]

Duan Yunhong didn’t reply all afternoon, so Ning Fei sent another message: [You’re not deliberately not giving it to me, are you? Director Duan, don’t hide it, give me a chance, I guarantee to make you feel comfortable.]

Duan Yunhong replied with two messages late at night, almost ten o’clock. The first one: [Is it that you won’t agree to a date without this preliminary draft now?]

The second one: [Got it.]

Ning Fei had just gotten home and was sprawled on the sofa. When he saw the message, he immediately sat up: [Are you home? Or where are you, is it convenient to meet? I’ll come over now!]

Duan Yunhong: [Home in half an hour.]

Ning Fei: [I’m leaving now!]

Duan Yunhong saw this message, opened the input box, and tapped out a few words. But after hesitating for two seconds, he deleted all the words and exited the conversation box.

“…Andrew? Andrew?” The caller on the other end of the line called out. “Are you still listening?”

Duan Yunhong came back to his senses: “I am.”

“Oh, that’s good, I thought I accidentally hung up.” The other person laughed. “You still haven’t answered me, why are you so concerned about getting the MDC ranking preliminary draft this time, urging me again and again? Isn’t your ST’s performance as excellent as ever this year? What are you worried about?”

Duan Yunhong calmly replied: “It’s nothing, I just wanted to see it, just wanted to confirm the situation for next year…”

*

Ning Fei said he was leaving immediately, but in reality, he didn’t arrive until after Duan Yunhong had been home for a while.

When Duan Yunhong opened the door for him, the first thing he saw wasn’t a person, but a bunch of bright and vibrant flowers.

Duan Yunhong pulled down the hand holding the flowers: “Why buy flowers again?”

“Director Duan, I finally found a flower shop that’s open this late, don’t be such a spoilsport, okay?” Ning Fei entered naturally, stuffed the flowers into his hand, and turned to close the door. “If I don’t bring a small gift, wouldn’t I be like someone bringing a ‘cannon’ to your door late at night? That sounds terrible.”

“I never said that, don’t try to blame it on me again.” Duan Yunhong said disdainfully, but actually took the flowers to prepare a vase. However, this bouquet was a bit large, and the moment he saw the vase, Duan Yunhong realized that he couldn’t fit them all in. Ning Fei followed behind, peeking in and laughing: “Oh, it’s not big enough, can you still find a new vase that I haven’t seen before?”

These words were too suggestive. Duan Yunhong glanced at him and decisively threw the flowers onto a cabinet against the wall, saying, “I’ll buy one tomorrow.”

“Hey, I’ll see a man to the end, I’ll send you one tomorrow.” Ning Fei heard that he had to admit defeat this time, leaned on his back and laughed, “But you’re not allowed to throw it away.”

Duan Yunhong took two steps, but was so restricted by the person behind him that he couldn’t move. He turned around and hugged him: “If I throw it away, you won’t be able to find it next time you come, and you’ll make a scene, won’t you?”

Ning Fei laughed: “Hahahaha good idea, then I’ll make a scene on your balcony, making you lose face… um.”

Duan Yunhong grabbed him and kissed him.

Ning Fei of course responded enthusiastically, and even tugged at his belt while kissing. Duan Yunhong let him do as he pleased, and even asked hypocritically: “Aren’t you going to ask me for the preliminary draft first?”

“Am I that kind of person? If I only wanted the preliminary draft, I would have just had you send it to me.” Ning Fei grabbed downwards and chuckled, “But after I ‘serve’ you, if you dare to go back on your word, I’ll make you lose two ounces!”

Duan Yunhong’s long-held restraint finally broke free, and he pinched his waist unceremoniously, getting closer and saying, “Then let’s talk about it after you serve me…”

*

This time it was rowdy until midnight. Ning Fei was physically exhausted, but his spirits were high. After taking a shower, he justifiably sprawled on Duan Yunhong and shook his phone: “Director Duan, it’s time to pay.”

Duan Yunhong lowered his eyes to look at him: “You make it sound like you’re paying for prostitution.”

“Otherwise? Don’t tell me that the dignified Director Duan is planning to freeload?” Ning Fei tapped Duan Yunhong’s chin lightly with the corner of his phone. “Hurry up, Duan Yunhong!”

Duan Yunhong finally took the phone and sent him the preliminary draft.

Ning Fei opened the file, quickly scrolling through the useless pages in front, and quickly found the part he wanted to see. With just one glance, he couldn’t help but chuckle.

“I let you get your wish.”

Duan Yunhong lowered his eyes to look at him, tugging at Ning Fei’s ear with his fingers: “You worked hard all year just to win this bet, didn’t you? Are you happy now?”

“If this doesn’t change, then it’s really, too great!” Ning Fei stared at the phone screen, smiling, and didn’t care about Duan Yunhong’s harassment. “I not only worked hard this whole year, I’ve been working hard for more than two years, and finally I have a reward. Hahahaha, it’s finally going to be over!”

Duan Yunhong only thought he was saying that he could stop working so hard after completing the bet, and pinched his earlobe: “More than two years to get someone into the TOP 10, that’s already lightning speed, why do you still think it’s not fast enough?”

“Su Cenxi is such a good card, it’s been wasted for so long, he should have won a long time ago! You saw the situation last year, you’ve seen me at my most embarrassed, let’s not talk about it.” Ning Fei paused, then pointed at Duan Yunhong with his phone, “And you, you’re always creating obstacles for me. Are you targeting me or Su Cenxi? You don’t want me to get this done, do you?”

Duan Yunhong ground his earlobe: “I’m targeting you? Who gave Su Cenxi the guest spot? Who gave you the jewelry brand business card? Who gave you the MDC preliminary draft for two consecutive years?”

“Hahahaha, it’s you it’s you, it’s still you——” Ning Fei sang a sentence, got up and kissed him hard, “Are you free on the night of the official announcement of the rankings? As long as Su Cenxi’s ranking doesn’t change, I want to ‘thank’ Director Duan ‘well’ for taking care of me!”

Duan Yunhong raised an eyebrow: “How will you thank me? With your body?”

“Director Duan, you still want to talk to me about switching jobs at this time? That’s too boring.” Ning Fei smiled and draped himself on him. “Anyway, just make that night free for me.”

Duan Yunhong tacitly grabbed his waist: “Then don’t send me flowers anymore.”

Ning Fei blinked: “You hate being sent flowers? Then why didn’t you say so earlier… um.”

Duan Yunhong sealed his lips with a kiss.