The Film Emperor Asks For Divorce Every Day 影帝每天都想离婚[穿书] Ch. 24

Translated by Neirith

“Well, you must be busy so I’ll let you go. See you later.” Ling Qing finished speaking and hung up the phone.

Yu Chen glanced at his phone before placing it down to return to work. 

At the same time, Ling Qing asked the steward when Yu Chen would get off work before taking the car keys to the garage. 

As soon as Yu Chen exited his company, he saw Ling Qing through an opened driver’s window in a parked car on the side of the road. 

When he saw Yu Chen approaching, Ling Qing placed a hand out the window and smiled. “Where you off to, handsome? I’ll give you a ride.”

Yu Chen glanced at him helplessly as he opened the driver’s side door. “Move over.”

“Don’t want to.” It had been a long time since Ling Qing last drove, he hadn’t had enough yet. “Darling, sit in the passenger’s seat. I said I would pick you up, no need for you to drive.”

Without arguing, Yu Chen simply closed the door and went to sit in the passenger’s seat. 

“How’s your driving?”

Ling Qing smiled and peered at him, “What kind of driving are you talking about?”

Yu Chen:…

Ling Qing leaned close and whispered into his ear, “Don’t worry, babe. It doesn’t matter which type of driving, I’m good at it all.”

Yu Chen turned his head and accidentally brushed against Ling Qing’s lips. Ling Qing froze, unknowingly wanting to pull back. However, as soon as he pulled away, he was grasped by Yu Chen. Before he knew it, he was being nibbled and kissed by Yu Chen. 

Ling Qing recalled that the few times they had kissed were precipitated when he had been drunk. 

This was the first time Yu Chen had taken initiative. He was momentarily stunned but soon hugged Yu Chen, returning his kiss.

When they completed their kiss, Ling Qing moved back a bit, asking, “Why did you suddenly kiss me?”

Yu Chen smiled, “Just to inform you. You’re not the only one who can drive.”

Ling Qing burst into laughter, “You’ve never picked a cabbage, how can you drive?”

Yu Chen pinched his face. “Those are two completely different things.”

Ling Qing raised an eyebrow in response.

Yu Chen grinned. “What? Wanna give it a go?”

Ling Qing brushed his hand away, “No, I only want to be the driver, I don’t want to be the car.”

“Be the car?”

“For you to drive!” Ling Qing explained, exasperated.

Yu Chen smirked, “Well, since you said so, I respectfully accept.”

Ling Qing: ????

He couldn’t help but applaud, “Amazing Xiao Yu, you’ve learned well.”

“All because of you,” Yu Chen replied calmly, “You are the product of your environment. This is especially true for the babes close to you.”

Ling Qing laughed, “Nope, no babes allowed.”

Yu Chen nodded, “Of course, you’re no mere babe*.” ^{*this entire exchange is actually a play on words that is largely lost in translation}

“Xiao Yu, are you trying to sweet talk me?”

“Am I?” Yu Chen returned.

Ling Qing shook his head, “Forget it, you’ve never said these things before.” 

Thus, he encouraged him. “Not bad, keep it up baby~” 

Yu Chen looked back at him, speechless. 

Then, Ling Qing started the car and drove toward the agreed upon restaurant. 

Xu Han and Sun Nuo had already arrived. When he saw them arriving, Sun Nuo became immeasurably tense and raised his hands mechanically greeted, “Brother Ling, Brother Yu.”

Yu Chen merely raised his eyes.

Sun Nuo’s little bunny ears stood straight up. 

Ling Qing smiled as he pushed Yu Chen to his seat. “Stop scaring Nuo Nuo, he’s still a student.”

“University students are adults. He needs to toughen up.”

Sun Nuo: …

Ling Qing helplessly greeted Sun Nuo, “So, how are you?”

Sun Nuo replied, “I’m okay.”

“Not busy with school?”

“It’s fine.”

Xu Han passed the menu to Yu Chen and waited for him and Ling Qing to order. They looked for a while before calling the waiter to order four dishes before returning the menu.

“I heard you guys went home to visit your aunts and uncles two days ago?” Xu Han asked. 

Yu Chen grunted, ‘en.’

Xu Han candidly concluded, “It seems you two have had a really good relationship recently. As I’ve said, you guys just had a misunderstanding before. Once resolved, it’s no big deal.”

“What about you?” Yu Chen asked, “What have you been up to recently?”

He looked toward Sun Nuo. “Playing games with little boys?”

Sun Nuo: …

Sun Nuo lowered his head and drank some tea, feeling as if this big jerk had some sort of unresolved hostility toward him.

“Ah, I’m not so idle.” Xu Han tried to explain, “It’s just that my family doesn’t need to make any decisions. I can play for another two years.”

“Oh, by the way, Xiao Yu,” he quickly changed the subject, “Nuo Nuo said his school needs him to do some internships. Can we let him join our company?”

Yu Chen was stunned. He really didn’t want to talk about it with Ling Qing sitting next to him. It was hardly the right time to reveal that he ran an entertainment company.

“We’ll talk about it later,” Yu Chen replied.

Xu Han obviously didn’t understand the apprehension behind his words and continued rambling, “Nuo Nuo has a great personality and the internship will conform with the requirements. Anyways, adding an intern isn’t a big deal, just say yes.”

“What’s Nuo Nuo’s major?” Ling Qing asked out of curiosity.

“Broadcasting,” Sun Nuo replied.

“Then, is your internship asking you to be an editor?”

“No,” Sun Nuo stated, “I’m capable, but I haven’t met any celebrities before so I…”

“Sun Nuo,” Yu Chen interrupted, “Send your resume to Xu Han tomorrow. He’ll forward it to me. This is personal time, I don’t want to discuss official business.”

Sun Nuo nodded, agreeing. “Oh, alright.”

Ling Qing was a bit confused and had his reservations. The Yu family was in the field of electronics, what did this have to do with celebrities?

If Sun Nuo wanted to see celebrities, shouldn’t he apply for an internship with a TV station or something in that field?

However, when he thought about the products produced by the Yu family, he remembered that there were several popular endorsements. Perhaps he was thinking of meeting with some of the company spokespeople. 

“Which star do you want to meet?” he asked.

Yu Chen was doubly stunned and unconsciously cast a glance at Ling Qing. 

Sun Nuo obediently replied, “Chen Hongming.”

Yu Chen: …

Yu Chen glared down at Sun Nuo, “Is there something wrong with your eyes? Go home and put on your glasses.”

Sun Nuo: ???

Sun Nuo failed to understand, “But Chen Hongming is very handsome.”

Yu Chen smiled disdainfully, “How handsome?”

Sun Nuo looked at him and opened his mouth to speak, but closed it again. Chen Hongming was truly very handsome, but Yu Chen was obviously miles above him. It was normal for him to look down on Chen Hongming.

Ling Qing watched as Yu Chen had shocked him silly and begrudgingly poured him a glass of water. “Drink some water, stop hating on Nuo Nuo.”

‘That’s right!’ Sun Nuo screamed in silence.

Yu Chen responded tranquilly, “I’m just reminding him not to look at outward appearances when evaluating people. Especially those who are only average on the surface.”

“But Xiao Yu, wasn’t it you who picked him? Otherwise, why did you only elevate him and not others?” Xu Han interjected.

Yu Chen: !!!

Yu Chen looked at Xu Han angrily. This pig teammate!

Ling Qing withdrew the hand that had poured water. “Darling, it seems there’s a lot of things I still don’t know.”

He cast a sideward glance toward Yu Chen. “The red flag is still standing at home and you’re planting colorful flags outside. You’ve got a little star outside?”

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The author has something to say:

Xiao Yu: Let me explain! It’s not what you think!

Qingqing: Then you’d better give me a reasonable explanation~~

Qingqing is about to enter the entertainment industry~~

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