Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife

Chapter 1016 - 1014: Another Extraordinary Girl!

The next day, Zhu Qianyu got up early as usual. She went for a few laps around the track and, on her way back, instinctively stopped by the cafeteria to buy breakfast. Just as she reached the entrance, she remembered the cake Ji Huan gave her last night was still uneaten.She hadn’t expected last night’s dinner to be particularly enjoyable. To her surprise, Ji Huan was in high spirits, which lifted her mood as the host. After a leisurely stroll back to her dorm, she brewed some hawthorn tea to aid digestion.

The cake Ji Huan bought for her remained untouched.

She bought a cup of hot soy milk, walked back to her dorm, set it down, took a shower, and when she came out, seeing it was still early, opened her computer to browse the web while eating a piece of cake.

Her three roommates had eagerly rushed home the afternoon before, leaving only her planning to stay in the dorm during the summer holiday.

With that thought, she remembered there was something she forgot to do.

A few days ago, there was a notice on the bulletin board in front of the dormitory, stating that those needing to stay in the dorm during the holiday must register with the dorm manager within the week.

She planned to do it after her interview.

Zhu Qianyu didn’t have much expectation for the cakes Ji Huan bought, merely hoping they’d fill her stomach.

Only after snapping out of her absentminded state did she realize the plain-looking cake in her hand was surprisingly delicious.

Little did she know, this bakery always had long lines. Often, later customers would buy whatever they could. Judging by the timing yesterday, if it weren’t for Ji Huan knowing the shop owner, she surely wouldn’t have had the luck to taste it.

The box of cakes contained six pieces of various flavors, including yogurt mousse, mango pudding, and chestnut cake, all of which happened to be her favorites.

Zhu Qianyu had to admit, he understood a girl’s taste very well.

Having eaten three pieces of cake, Zhu Qianyu, while getting dressed to go out, touched her bulging stomach and inwardly scolded herself for being greedy.

Although Ji Huan told her to dress as she normally would, she still applied some light makeup to appear more spirited.

Following the transportation map Ji Huan provided, Zhu Qianyu arrived slightly past nine at the bus stop closest to Xinying Entertainment.

She had been in R City for a year, but was only familiar with the area around R University. Facing the somewhat barren surroundings, Zhu Qianyu felt a slight unease, as if she had been thrown into the wilderness, unsure of her directions.

Forcing herself to calm down, she remembered Ji Huan’s instruction to call his acquaintance, Sister Fang, upon arriving nearby.

The call connected quickly, "Hello, this is Tian Fang!"

Hearing the unfamiliar yet courteous but cold voice, Zhu Qianyu nervously began, "Hello, Sister Fang, I am the intern Zhu Qianyu, introduced by Teacher Ji Huan."

"Oh...hello, Miss Zhu, have you arrived at the bus stop?" The voice noticeably warmed up.

Zhu Qianyu looked around, found the bus stop sign, and quickly glanced at it, "Yes, I am now at Pan Tian Industrial Zone Station. Could you please tell me how to proceed from here?"

"Stay there and don’t move around, I’ll come pick you up."

Before Zhu Qianyu could express her thanks, the call had been disconnected.

It seemed she was dealing with another straightforward and brisk individual!

Tian Fang didn’t keep Zhu Qianyu waiting for long. Within a few minutes, a white car pulled up in front of Zhu Qianyu, and a young woman rolled down the window, smiling at her, "Are you Zhu Qianyu?"

Zhu Qianyu quickly approached and bent down, "Yes, Sister Fang?"

"Yes, get in!"

Zhu Qianyu got in, fastened her seatbelt, and looked up at the woman in the driver’s seat.

"Thank you, Sister Fang."

Sister Fang shook her head with a smile, "No need to be polite with me, friends of Mr. Huan deserve my attention."

"Thank you, Sister Fang!" Zhu Qianyu intentionally ignored the scrutinizing gaze from the other and thanked her with a smile.

"So Huan mentioned you’re a directing student wanting to experience an internship during the holidays?"

Tian Fang, being closely tied to the Ji Family, knew almost everything about this Zhu Qianyu, whether it was supposed to be known or not.

"Yes, theoretical knowledge is just talk on paper, so I wanted to take advantage of the holiday to gain some practical experience."

Zhu Qianyu didn’t know the specifics of Tian Fang’s position at Xinying, nor whether Tian Fang would be arranging her work, but since she was being so helpful, the least she could do was answer every question.

"Hmm, that’s a good thought." Tian Fang glanced at her approvingly, "I’ve heard you’re a student at R University?"

Zhu Qianyu nodded, "Yes, are you also from there, Sister Fang?"

Tian Fang shook her head, "No, I’m not, but you probably know who our leading lady at Xinying is, right?"

When this was mentioned, Zhu Qianyu’s eyes lit up, "Of course I know, she’s our senior, Si Han, right?"

Tian Fang saw the adoration in her eyes and chuckled inwardly.

Perhaps, she’s more than just your senior!

However, of course, Tian Fang wouldn’t say that, "Yes, she’s also a student from R University."

In fact, it wasn’t just Si Han who was from R University, Le Tong and Ji Dabao were also students there. The Ji Family’s connection with R University ran deep.

"She’s great, many people at our school admire her!" Zhu Qianyu’s eyes brimmed with admiration and longing.

On this virtually deserted road, Tian Fang drove slowly, subtly examining her from head to toe.

"You have a nice appearance. Have you ever considered joining the entertainment industry?"

Of course, Tian Fang wasn’t entirely serious. The Ji Family already had a big star like Si Han. If Zhu Qianyu also became a star, Mr. Huan might chase after her with a knife.

Others might have seriously considered or been overjoyed by such an opportunity.

However, Zhu Qianyu shook her head without a moment’s thought, "I’m not interested. I just want to be a director."

Her response was both expected and unexpected for Tian Fang.

"Quite surprising. I thought a pretty girl like you would prefer living in the limelight as a glamorous star rather than working as a director, quietly helping others shine from behind the scenes."

In this industry, stars are categorized into A-list, B-list, and C-list, just like directors.

Compared to performers in front of the camera, achieving success as a director is much harder. It’s unimaginable that a young girl would choose a career that might never see the light of day.

Zhu Qianyu fell silent, looking out the window. After a while, she turned back to Tian Fang.

"I enjoy having control over my life and work, but that’s clearly not the case for actors and performers."

At that moment, Zhu Qianyu’s face was solemn, her expression and eyes not at all like those of an eighteen-year-old girl.

Another unique girl! Tian Fang concluded in her mind.

Indeed, if she weren’t unique, how would she attract the interest of the Ji Family’s young master, whom countless heiresses coveted?