Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO-Chapter 544: I Want to Go Back with You

You Lihao turned away, not looking anymore. Just as he was about to leave, the director called out, "Cut! Perfect, one take!"

Zhi Zhi pushed away the male lead, who muttered something under his breath, causing Zhi Zhi to jump up and punch him in the head, "What nonsense are you spouting? Watch me beat you to death!"

The male actor cried out in pain, and You Lihao looked on in shock as the two leads who were so tenderly embraced a second ago turned violent the next, fighting rather... bloodily.

Assistants from both sides stepped in to break them up, but even as Zhi Zhi was pulled away, she kept cursing, "If you don’t want to work together, let’s part on good terms. Stop badmouthing me all the time, it’s pointless!"

Seeing the little firecracker explode made You Lihao’s mood lift significantly, what an interesting firecracker she is.

The director, worried that the fight might lead to a change in actors, said, "That’s a wrap for today. You all go home and calm down. Come back tomorrow." Luckily, tonight’s shoot had no media present, or the show might be dead on arrival.

The male and female leads played a couple that tortured their love, but off-screen they were like enemies. Neither of their fanbases would accept this!

The director was worried to death, yet he couldn’t even scold the female lead!

Lin Lin helped Zhi Zhi put on a coat, "Don’t be mad, Sis Zhi Zhi, it’s not worth it getting upset over someone like that. Let’s go rest."

Zhi Zhi zipped up her coat, put on a hat and gloves, and sneezed a few times, "Being an entertainer isn’t easy."

Wearing a t-shirt in winter and a thick coat in summer, it’s truly against human nature.

She merely complained a little. She knew there were many people who worked harder than her; no profession is easy.

Lin Lin packed up Zhi Zhi’s personal belongings while Zhi Zhi headed out, "I’m not going home tonight. You go ahead."

"Sis Zhi Zhi, where are you going? Manager Yang said..."

"I’ll call my brother. You go back, thanks for your hard work today."

"Should I have the nanny car take you? Where are you going, Sis Zhi Zhi?"

"I’m going to..." Zhi Zhi scanned the crowd and her eyes landed on a tall man.

When did Manager You arrive?

She knew Youli Entertainment’s crew was filming next door. Did he come over for a visit this late?

They weren’t far apart, and he seemed to be looking at her.

Zhi Zhi’s ears felt warm. Was that fierce side of hers seen by him just now?

She lowered her head and pulled her hat down, muttering to herself, "He probably didn’t see, he probably didn’t see."

Lin Lin was curious, "Didn’t see what?"

"Nothing," said Zhi Zhi. "You go ahead. I found a ride."

"A ride?"

Zhi Zhi walked directly towards You Lihao, but before she could say anything, You Lihao spoke first, "Little Pepper, I’ve always been deceived by your appearance, it’s truly impressive."

Zhi Zhi felt like crying inside, and she explained, "I wasn’t like this before. I used to endure everything in silence, but my brother taught me not to let people push me around. They’ll get addicted to bullying, and I’d suffer more. So I..."

You Lihao pulled her wrist slightly, "Yang Chenmin’s words make sense. Let’s go."

Zhi Zhi followed him involuntarily with the tug, "Manager You, are you going back?"

"Yes, just giving you a lift, don’t get too emotional."

Zhi Zhi said, "You don’t need to take me, I want to go back with you."

You Lihao stopped dead in his tracks, causing Zhi Zhi to bump into his broad back. She lowered her head, rubbing her nose. This scene felt oddly familiar.

You Lihao turned around and raised an eyebrow, "You want to go back with me?" The words sounded suggestive!

Zhi Zhi said, "I agreed to meet Lifei after work. Since I ran into you, isn’t it convenient to go back with you?"

You Lihao gave a bitter smile and tapped her head, "Little Pepper, you can’t speak carelessly. It’s easy to cause misunderstandings." Even though she’s been in this industry for so long, she’s still adorably naïve.

Maybe Yang Chenmin has protected her too well? It’s rare.

Zhi Zhi was just testing the waters. Seeing that Manager You wasn’t put off by her, she felt a secret joy inside.

Maybe there’s still hope.

You Lihao said, "Let’s go, follow me."

He turned and walked off briskly, noticing out of the corner of his eye that Little Pepper was obediently following behind, feeling inexplicably good.

His sister might be a handful, but at least her choice of friends wasn’t bad, no troublesome company.

Zhi Zhi got into Manager You’s car, excitedly trying to make conversation, "Why did Manager You come over this late to visit the set?"

You Lihao focused on driving, casually saying, "Busy during the day, this is Xin Zi’s first shoot, I came to have a look."

The smile on Zhi Zhi’s face slowly froze, Xin Zi was Youli Entertainment’s newly promoted artist.

Did Manager You have a new target?

She thought about probing his words but was afraid of hearing an unwanted answer. Bitterly she said, "Manager You truly cares for the company’s artists."

You Lihao didn’t deny it, "They’re all beautiful women, who wouldn’t care?"

Zhi Zhi was on the verge of tears.

His words were too disheartening. Would this playboy never settle down with anyone?

You Lihao hadn’t heard Little Pepper speak in a while. Turning to see her looking dejected, he asked, "Tired from filming?"

Zhi Zhi responded sullenly, "I suddenly don’t want to go to your place. Just take me home."

You Lihao was puzzled. Just a moment ago, she wanted to go to his place, now she didn’t. Are all women this changeable? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

He didn’t force her, turned the steering wheel, and changed lanes, "Alright, I’ll take you home."

Seeing him so straightforward, Zhi Zhi felt disheartened. He really didn’t care about her at all, not even asking a single question.

She felt sorrow deep down. Liking Manager You was a mistake from the start. There were so many women who liked him, who was she?

As they neared her apartment, You Lihao suddenly asked, "What did your co-star say that made you beat him so badly?"

"He said I had an improper relationship with Manager Yang to get the lead role, told me not to be arrogant."

She did get the opportunity because of her brother’s help, but they were real siblings. How could she endure others badmouthing him?

You Lihao drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, "Your co-star ate leopard guts, I’ll teach him how to behave."

"What are you going to do?"

"Don’t worry about it," You Lihao stopped the car near her building, "We’re here."

Zhi Zhi unbuckled and got out. Was Manager You really going to help her teach him a lesson?

Did that mean he cared about her?

You Lihao waited until Zhi Zhi walked into the building before driving off. Because of his words, Zhi Zhi couldn’t sleep all night. The next day, she didn’t go straight to the set but attended a company meeting looking like a panda.

She got out at the Gu Building entrance where the CEO’s car was parked. She saw the CEO get out, open the passenger door, and carefully help his wife out.

Many employees passing by nearly stopped in their tracks. The CEO being so gentle with his wife, this wasn’t the CEO they knew!

Zhi Zhi stood there, eyes hidden behind sunglasses, full of envy. If Manager You could open the car door for her, that would be true happiness.

An Junxi gently reminded her husband, "Don’t be like this, the employees are watching."

Gu Yikun was nervously fussing, eyes only for his wife, "Don’t mind them, I’m just worried you might bump your belly. It’s cold out, let’s go in."