A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Having Lunch with a Hunk

It was not anything important, so Xia Ling indicated that it was fine with a wave of her hand.

Wei Shaoyin said a quick goodbye to Li Lei, took the song sheets and hurried off. Xia Ling looked on at the sight of him leaving and thought to herself that the rumors in the industry of Wei Shaoyin being a workaholic were indeed accurate.

Li Lei was left standing alone under the luscious leaves of the peacock flower tree. Xia Ling looked down from the railing of the second-floor balcony she was in. He stared into her eyes for a moment, before giving a lazy smile and asking, “Did you like the Hibiscus Mutabilis that I asked the caretaker to bring over for you?”

She thought of the bouquet sitting in her room and answered, “Yes, they are beautiful, thank you.”

His smile became deeper.

There was silence for a moment.

Xia Ling did not want to have anything more to do with him, thus she got up and made to leave. He called out to stop her —

“Hold up, Ye Xingling.”

“Can I help you with anything else, Big Boss?” She stopped where she was, turned around and asked.

Under the splendid autumn sun, he leaned against the sprawling peacock flower tree, the golden rays of the sun shining on his face, perfectly complementing the radiant smile on his face, exuding an elusive attractiveness. He said, “I had a lunch appointment with Ah Wei originally and we happened to pass by here. We heard you singing and stopped for a moment to appreciate your performance. But who knew that he would run off because of you.”

“…..” Xia Ling was speechless. How could she be blamed for that? Wei Shaoyin had unilaterally decided to go examine the song sheets he had borrowed from her. She was just a lowly trainee in the company, what power did she have to influence the top producer of the company?

Li Lei continued in his own stride. “So, why don’t you join me for lunch?”

“What?” Xia Ling was a little taken aback at his invitation.

“Eating alone is boring.” As he spoke, he laughed and persuaded. “I promise it’s a delicious and hearty meal. I’m not lying to you.”

“Sorry Boss, I haven’t recovered fully from my injury and need to rest. Please forgive me for being unable to accompany you for lunch. Do look for someone else.” She declined politely. He was the one that felt bored eating alone, not her. In contrast, she actually enjoyed being alone here. She still had many keys to practice, who had the spare time to entertain the Big Boss?

Surprise flashed across Li Lei’s eyes. He had probably not expected that someone would dare decline his invitation.

Xia Ling thought that it was no surprise given his family background and position as the Big Boss of Skyart Entertainment. He was used to having people suck up to him, and would think that everyone would obey him unconditionally. She knew these wealthy people too well, they all had the same problem.

Yet, it was but a split second before the lazy smile returned to Li Lei’s face. “An invitation is nothing compared to a coincidental meeting. As a guest here, are you not going to give me some face as the owner of this villa?”

Xia Ling frowned as she sensed the slight pressure in his words. If she declined this second invitation it would seem impolite. As she was living in his premises she had no choice but to give in. She gave an internal sigh and agreed to his lunch invitation reluctantly. Turning, she was about to head downstairs for lunch. However, she remembered something and returned to the railings, looking down pensively.