18 Free Lunch (2)

She scrolled through her contact list and stopped at the name, Lu Chenjun.

On the other side of the Jin Province in a small house, a middle-aged woman was preparing dinner. A cute young lady that seemed to be in her 20s hopped into the kitchen and hugged her mother from behind.

"Mom, did you ask older sister for the money? You know I really want a role in a film."

She pouted her lips and looked at her mom.

The middle-aged woman sighed and turned around, looking at her beautiful daughter.

"Yingmo, don't worry. I will get the money for you no matter what. I told her that her dad is sick. She will give us 70,000 yuan. Don't worry. You are my only child now. I will do anything for you."

Yingmo smiled lovingly at her mom before skipping back into her room. Her facial expression changed once she closed the door. She was a pretty young lady. Her overall face shape, her nose, and her mouth were all similar to Elena. Although she was already very pretty, when standing side by side with Elena, she easily became a background.

She had tried so hard, and finally ruined the relationship between her mom and her sister. Who would have known that her disgusting older sister would become a famous idol? She didn't like the thought of Jin Yinghui having more than her. She was going to steal everything away from her. . .

Elena had a hard time sleeping that night. She rolled around in her bed. Her original purpose for dating Lu Chenjun was for money and power. However, now, she didn't know how to open her mouth and actually ask him for money. She pulled the blanket over her head and closed her eyes.

The next morning, Elena and Mila left early in the morning and arrived at the filming warehouse at 8 A.M. On the car ride, Elena had told Mila about the phone call yesterday and asked her for suggestions. Mila had looked at her weirdly, and said matter-of-factly, 'Lu Chenjun'.

When they arrived, they were told that Su Yan didn't come today. As a result, Elena only had one scene to film. They watched other actors film two scenes before Elena filmed her scene with Zhang Bing.

Right after finishing, they said goodbye to the director and rushed home. Elena had thought of a strategy to get the money. In the past, Lu Chenjun had really enjoyed eating Elena's food, or so she thought.

She had forgotten to ask Lu Chenjun how he entered the apartment, so she made congee to remind herself. She also stir-fried some vegetables and pork belly. She tasted it and smiled. It was delicious. As she packed the food into a container, she called Lu Chenjun and told him she was coming.

She took the car keys and left after telling Mila she had made lunch. The car ride was quick, and when she arrived in the front lobby of the building, Fang Shi was already waiting for her. On the elevator ride up, Fang Shi glanced around nervously.

He coughed a few times, before quietly asking, "Miss Jin Yinghui. Is your assistant coming today?"

Elena raised her eyebrows before replying, "You mean Mila? No. During this time, she has a reality show on television to watch."

Fang Shi let out a breath of air and patted his chest a few times.

"What a relief," he whispered.

"What did you say?"

Fang Shi immediately became alert again. "Nothing haha. I forgot to check the astrological prediction. I'm not sure if the stars are lined up in my favor today. Afraid that I might meet a monster today."

Elena was confused. 'Monster? Mila?'

The elevator door opened and Elena walked up the staircase. She took a deep breath. She was here for important business today. She knocked twice on the door and waited for Lu Chenjun's reply.

"Come in."

Elena gently pushed the door open and walked in. Lu Chenjun was reading a horribly-written marketing strategy plan for the company and wasn't in a really good mood. Just as he finished, Elena reached his desk. He dropped the folder and pressed a button on the phone.

"Tell Mu Liqian to come in."

Elena placed the lunchbox on the table and opened it.

"Did you eat lunch yet? I made food."

Lu Chenjun's expression changed as he watched Elena pull out the container with congee in it.

"I didn't eat yet. Why don't you make lunch for me every day?"

Elena glared at him and scoffed.

"I'm busy too, okay. Although I don't have as much work as you busy CEO do, I still have a job to do."

Lu Chenjun laughed and grabbed the chopsticks Elena was holding.

"Did you eat yet?"

Elena shook her head as she sat down.

Lu Chenjun pressed the button on his phone again, "Bring in a pair of chopsticks."

Elena looked up in surprise.

"It's okay. You don't need to."

Before Lu Chenjun could respond, the door opened. Fang Shi and another man walked in. Fang Shi put the chopsticks on the table, but Elena didn't notice. She was staring at the other man.

Lu Chenjun grabbed the folder he was just reading and stood up. Elena also stood up and followed Lu Chenjun over to the man. Elena studied the man from head to toe.

"So this is the plan you and your workers give me. I want a professional and unique marketing strategy plan, not this rubbish. You have one day to redo this. If I don't get a decent plan by tomorrow, you can take your last paycheck and leave."

Elena had never seen this side of Lu Chenjun before. He was intimidating and commanding. However, this wasn't what really mattered right now.

Elena moved closer to the man and asked, "Have we met before?"