While they were having the discussion, Mr. Chang's assistant arrived and invited them to the meeting room. As soon as they entered the room, Mingmei was shocked to see Wang Lie, already seating there.
"Welcome Mr. Zhang, Ms. Zheng, and Mr. Hu. Pleased to meet you," said Mr. Chang.
"Hello Mr. Chang, pleased to meet you too," said Zhang Wei.
"Please have a seat," said Mr. Chang.
Meantime, it was cleared that the television adaptation was based on Mingmei's story, where Wang Lie alongside with Feng Tao were the leads and Zhang Wei's company was to organize the launch event. All the technical and legal terms were discussed.
"Ms. Zheng allow me to express my appreciation for your work. I'm truly a big fan of yours." said Mr. Chang.
"Thank you for the words." Mingmei smiled.
"Well, also I know, being the key member of your team, you'll be busy in backstage management, but still your fans and of course me, will really love to see on the stage with the crew," said Mr. Chang.
"Thank you again Mr. Chang. It's little hard to do so, but I'll try to cut some time from my work," said Mingmei.
While all these was going on, Wang Lie was quietly watching over the discussion. He was so proud of her and had his eyes full of appreciation towards her.
After the meeting was over, everyone was about to leave.
"So, you are Mingmei...?" asked Feng Tao.
"Hello Ms. Feng. Nice to meet you," said Mingmei.
"Actually, I'm not much into reading, so, I'm not familiar with your work, just because Lie is opposite me, I accepted it," said Tao.
"Hm... I hope you like the script then," said Mingmei.
"Of course, Ms. Feng will love it. She's been seen you in the magazine the other day, and she's quite a fan of yours!" Mr. Chang interrupted.
"Hope I won't be disappointed then," said Tao.
"Rest assured Ms. Feng" said Mingmei with a smile.
Everyone left. While Mingmei headed back, she received a message.
"You were awesome today with the deal and meeting stuff" - Wang Lie.
"So were you. I was quite surprised to see you there" she replied.
"Let's have dinner tonight" he replied.
"Ok. I'm free for today then." she replied.
"Ok. continue with your work till then, bye, love you" he replied.
"Bye, love you." she replied.
Rest of the day was busy in work. In the evening, Wang Lie was at her office to pick her up. They went to aunty Gao's restaurant, had dinner, and left. Since the event was coming close and days left were short, Mingmei and everyone was super busy in the office. Finally, the day of the event came.
Everyone was busy with the preparation, soon Wang Lie arrived in a pearl white suit followed by Feng Tao in a golden yellow dress. The event started with grand music and cheers as there were no less fans of the pair. Mingmei was busy with the arrangements, so she didn't have time to come over and enjoy the event.
While Mr. Chang was addressing the media,
"Everyone, please welcome the handsome Wang Lie, the beautiful Feng Tao on the stage..."
Director, and some other crew members joined them too.
"And now my friends, let's welcome the gorgeous, talented, my favorite, your favorite, author of the story, Ms. Zheng!" said Mr. Chang.
Hearing her name, Mingmei had no choice but to rush to the stage. Seeing her there, everyone at the event was awestruck with her beauty.
She opted for an elegant misty rose-pink knee length dress paired with pearl jewelry and heels. She stood confident and shy with her venust personality.
Seeing her like that, Lie couldn't move his eyes away from her. He was totally lost in her for the complete time, while Mingmei was shy looking in his eyes. Everyone was cheering and insisting, they sat together. Feng Tao was very annoyed after watching this. As soon as Mingmei got up, Tao tripped her with legs causing Mingmei to stumble, but Lie immediately held her in his arms.
[Feng Tao was an employee at a company prior to her acting career. Due to her manipulative nature, she got a breakthrough through an advertisement for a product of her former boyfriend's company. This gained her recognition and fame. Soon she grew fond of Wang Lie, after being paired alongside him in a drama series, she did break up with her boyfriend hoping to get attention from Lie. But soon the news of Lie being couple with Mingmei became the talk of the town and she instantly developed hatred towards Mingmei out of jealousy.]
"Are you alright?" he asked.
Although Mingmei knew, Tao did this intentionally, she did not wish to call it out.
"I'm good. don't worry" she said.
"You sure?" he asked.
"Yes. Let's continue with the event" she said.
She sat next to him for some time, then left as she was needed backstage. In a short time, the event was about to end.
"Don't go yet, I'll drop you." Wang Lie.
"I'm sorry but I've to check for all the arrangements later after everyone leaves the venue" Mingmei replied.
"No worries I'll wait until all work is done" Wang Lie replied.
"It'll be way later; you also need to rest" Mingmei replied.
"No arguments, I'm waiting, I want to spend little more time with you." Wang Lie replied.
"Ok. I'll try to wind up fast" Mingmei replied.
The event was over, everyone left the venue, Mingmei, Yaya, Zhang Wei, Yifeng were still there to check all the post event management.
"Meimei, is Lie waiting for you?" asked Yaya.
"Hm, yes," said Mingmei.
"Then I think you should leave, coz it seems like he's also worn out," said Yaya.
"I'll, but first I need to finish my work here," said Mingmei.
"It's ok, we'll manage here. You need to rest too; it has been very busy for you all this time," said Zhang Wei.
"Are you sure boss?" asked Mingmei.
"Yes, I've never been so sure about anything before!" said Zhang Wei.
"Ok, then I'll leave the rest to you. Call me in case anything is needed," said Mingmei.
"Ok, be safe, good night!" said Zhang Wei.
Saying so, she left with Wang Lie. On the way back, he was just continuously looking at her.
"What's the matter with you? You have been looking at me all the time." she said.
"I just feel like keep looking at you, loving you... I don't know what more" he said.
She was quiet, she was so nervous. They reached her house. It was all quiet in the car.
"So, I guess, I should get going now…" she said.
"I don't want you to leave yet..." he said.
"So, shall we keep waiting in the car all the time...?" she smiled.
"hm.., it's late already, you need to have rest" he said.
"Then, maybe I'll get going..." she said.
She was about to leave when he just grabbed her hands gently, pulled her close, and then they shared a kiss.
Mingmei woke up the next morning and started smiling after seeing her and Lie's picture in her phone. The way he held her in his arms during the event, it was an instant hit in their fans.
She got ready and was about to leave for work when she got a message from Mr. Change.
"Sorry to disturb you this early, but we want you be there during the shoots as being the author you can reciprocate to the emotions of the characters properly."
Seeing so, she was more tensed, as of now she has to manage her working schedule along with the new thing ahead. Cause she wanted things related to Lie to be perfect.
"Ok, I'll be there but not sure if I can much of the time, as I've stuff to do!" she replied.
"That's ok, we won't force you to be here all the time but would want you to be," he replied.
"Ok, give me some time to catch up with my work then" she replied.