Maxing Out Charisma, Inheriting Game Assets Chapter 743: Invitation

Lan Feng International High-end Apartments, 3rd floor.

In the exquisitely decorated dining room.

Xu Qing sat rigidly upright, her chopsticks nearly snapping in her grip.

She secretly glanced at the foreign woman across from her who made her feel physically intimidated, then at the seemingly docile but actually scheming pervert Xiao Jing beside her.

She felt like a little lamb that had accidentally wandered into a pack of wolves, with nowhere to escape.

With her best friend Shen Yanyan absent, she was completely alone and unable to face these two top predators with their overwhelming presence.

"Ahem... Miss Annie, I'm really full already." Xu Qing forced herself to speak, trying to find an escape opportunity. "I've always gotten drowsy after eating carbs since I was little, and I want to go back for a nap..."

As she spoke, she even pretended to naturally yawn with slightly exaggerated flair.

"Oh?" Annie's knife and fork lightly scraped against the pristine porcelain plate, making a teeth-grinding sound.

(´-﹏-`；)

"Um... actually I..." Xu Qing's brain raced, trying to come up with a more suitable excuse.

"I heard from Jane... that you're also a part-time writer?" Annie didn't give her the chance, directly introducing a new topic. "Specializing in those stories about *overbearing CEOs? You know, recently in America, these short dramas full of Eastern fantasies have quite a market too."

"Pfft—cough cough cough cough!"

Xu Qing nearly choked to death on her tea, her face instantly turning beet red.

Damn that Xiao Jing! Traitor! Mole!

She actually sold out such embarrassing black history!

She subconsciously looked at the rich beauty beside her.

The other woman was intently peeling an Australian lobster with elegant movements, a barely noticeable excited blush on her face, appearing completely innocent and detached from worldly affairs.

"It's... it's really just casual writing... to make ends meet..." Xu Qing tried to shrink into a ball, reducing her presence.

(> ﹏< ) Help! Yanyan, save me!

Annie leaned forward slightly, her strikingly beautiful and aggressive face suddenly magnified in Xu Qing's view.

She extended her slender finger, lightly tapping the table, her tone playful.

"I'm quite interested in the creative minds of writers like you. I heard that in your novels, the male leads usually have... well, very vigorous energy and special control issues? Are they based on Song as the prototype?"

Xu Qing's pupils trembled violently.

Her head buzzed incessantly.

It's over! Completely finished! My underwear has been stripped bare!

How does she even know that?!

Could she be my hidden reader too?!

But wait! Her Chinese level is clearly average, how could she read my web novels?!

"Th-that's all artistic embellishment..." she stammered in explanation.

"Oh? Really?" Annie chuckled lightly. "I actually think some inspiration might come from real experiences?"

"Perhaps we could find time for an in-depth exchange. I have quite extensive experience in this area, and if you're willing, I don't mind sharing some... more stimulating material with you."

As she finished speaking, she extended her tongue, seductively licking her bright red lips, full of meaning.

Xu Qing's body instantly tensed, the temperature on her face hot enough to fry an egg.

Hey hey hey! Who wants to exchange that kind of experience with you!

Do you think I'm like that shameless pervert Xiao Jing?!

"I... I... I... don't... don't need to..."

Annie looked satisfied at Xu Qing's nearly collapsed expression, picked up her wine glass, and raised it toward her.

"Don't be nervous, little cutie. Since we're all family now, we'll get familiar eventually. By then, I think you'll definitely loosen up. Oh yes, and my student Jane, she should be quite willing to join our discussions too."

Xiao Jing immediately sweetly tightened her legs together obediently, her face flushed. "Yes, Mentor Annie, I'm very willing to help Qingqing gain more inspiration, and I really enjoy exchanges too."

Xu Qing: ＼(º □ º l|l)/

You... you... don't come any closer!

"By the way," Annie put down her wine glass, asking as if casually. "I heard that Shirley is your good friend?"

"She... she went to New York, just left this morning." Xu Qing honestly confessed.

"What a pity." Annie chuckled lightly, her tone carrying regret. "I have quite a good impression of her. That kind of woman who wears her ambition on her face suits my taste perfectly. I once mentioned to Song that I wanted her to be my work assistant, but unfortunately... she ultimately refused."

Xu Qing forced a dry laugh, trying to ease the atmosphere with polite talk: "Heh... hehe, Yanyan actually told me too, Miss Annie, that you're very impressive, and she really admires you."

Annie raised an eyebrow, looking at Xu Qing with a half-smile. "Oh? Is that so?"

"Y-yes!" Xu Qing said with determination. "After all, the Kate Family is very famous, with banks, trusts..."

"In that case." Annie interrupted her, leaning back with crossed arms. "Then would you like to work for me? I have some connections in Hollywood too. If I'm willing, even a third-rate screenwriter who only writes boring Mary Sue stories can become... an Oscar-winning screenwriter."

Xu Qing froze completely, her dark eyes instantly wide open,

＼(º □ º l|l)/ Huh huh huh?!

Hollywood?! Oscar?!

How does this feel so unbelievable, even more exaggerated than my novels!

Xu Qing's fingers twisted tightly together, her little face so conflicted it was almost wrinkled into a bun, her lips trembling for a long time without managing to squeeze out a single word.

Annie looked satisfied at Xu Qing's nearly collapsed expression, picked up her wine glass, and raised it toward her.

She came to the opposite side, reached out her finger, and gently rubbed the top of Xu Qing's head. "It's fine, no need to decide urgently. How about we go to your place and see what environment you usually create those inspirations in?"

Tian Jing immediately chimed in, "Great, I haven't visited Qingqing's home in a long time either."

Xu Qing's entire body stiffened, and under their gazes, she could only nod with utter despair: "Okay."

Xiao Jing immediately obediently tightened her legs together, her face flushed. "Yes, Mentor Annie, I'm very willing to help Qingqing gain more inspiration, and I really enjoy exchanges too."

"Beep beep—click—"

The door responded and opened.

Xu Qing pushed the door open dejectedly, somewhat guiltily making a "please" gesture: "Then... then come in and sit for a while..."

The three of them entered the foyer one after another.

Just as they turned into the living room, their footsteps halted simultaneously.

In the spacious, bright living room, a woman sat quietly on the sofa.

She wore a soft cashmere shawl, her entire body bathed in the warm afternoon winter sunlight.

Her fair skin showed an almost flawless matte texture, beautiful to an unreal degree.

Hearing the noise, she didn't panic, nor did she immediately stand up.

She only slightly turned her head, using those amber eyes to calmly look at the three people at the door.

More precisely, looking at Anne Kate.

"Miss Su Yu!"

Xiao Jing was the first to react, letting out a surprised light exclamation, her voice unable to conceal excitement.

Wow! SSR-level hidden character has appeared!

Th-this is the legendary top-tier divine beauty?

The real person is even more impactful than on TV!

Especially those hands...

Just like Tang Song's, both are top-level manga hands.

If I could be slapped by these hands...

Xu Qing suddenly covered her mouth.

What's going on?! Why did Sister Su Yu suddenly come to my place?!

Then her eyes started darting around, a wild joy called "saved" instantly surging through her.

A savior! This is like divine intervention!

Xu Qing's fingers twisted tightly together, her little face so conflicted it was almost wrinkled into a bun, her lips trembling for a long time without managing to squeeze out a single word.

She's the proper "main wife"!

Let's see who dares to bully me now!

"Sister Su Yu!" Xu Qing quickly trotted over. "Why did you suddenly come?"

Su Yu slowly stood up, comfortingly patting Xu Qing's back, her voice gentle: "Qingqing, you don't mind my abrupt visit, do you? It seems I guessed correctly—your door password indeed has his birthday in it."

Tian Jing immediately chimed in, "Great, I haven't visited Qingqing's home in a long time either."

After comforting the frightened little follower, Su Yu slowly raised her head.

Her gaze returned to Anne Kate standing in the foyer.

Two gazes collided violently in the air.

Though there was no sound, Xu Qing and Xiao Jing seemed to hear "sizzling" electric currents.

They both held their breath simultaneously, their big eyes rolling around as they secretly observed them.

Annie slowly narrowed those ice-blue eyes, a flash of intrigued light passing through them.

Facing Su Yu's uninvited host-like attitude, she not only didn't feel offended, but instead raised her chin, the corner of her mouth curling into an extremely aggressive yet elegant smile.

"Oh, look who's here."

She walked straight over in those sky-high heels.

Every step carried powerful pressure.

Until she reached Su Yu, suddenly spreading her arms, making an exaggerated, intimate gesture as if embracing an old friend:

"My dearest Yu, what a surprise!"

The two embraced.

Annie hugged very tightly, even could say very forcefully.

Su Yu didn't retreat, but neither did she return the embrace.

She only very skillfully, lightly broke free from Annie's hold, taking half a step back to maintain a safe social distance.

"Long time no see, Anne." Su Yu adjusted her shawl, her voice soft but her eyes cool and calm. "You're still so passionate... passionate enough to be somewhat overwhelming."

Annie didn't mind her aloofness, crossing her arms, her gaze brazenly sweeping over Su Yu's body.

"I heard from Mira that you've been unwell recently, canceled all work, in semi-retirement. What? Not resting properly at home, coming to a freezing place like Yancheng to catch the wind?"

Su Yu's expression remained indifferent: "Thank you for your concern. But I think where I go shouldn't require reporting to others, right? After all, I'm not a kept bird in a cage."

"Oh, well, I thought it was because they were dating in New York, so you came here to vent your anger." Annie shrugged. "A double date... how romantic."

Hearing this, Su Yu seemed to hear something laughable. "He's attending a shareholders' meeting. The romantic date you're referring to—is it Paris? That indeed was one."

Though Xiao Jing didn't speak, her big eyes were already burning with blazing gossip fire.

Indeed! Confirmed!

Su Yu and Director Jin really are rivals!

She had guessed something from Su Yu and Ouyang Xianyue's high-profile interactions before.

Now it seems, this is simply a power and emotional war spanning half the globe, triggered because of Tang Song!

Director Jin is having a two-person world with Tang Song in New York... so Su Yu came to Yancheng this time to take advantage of the vacancy?

Or directly come to steal the home?!

Amazing! This plot is too exciting!

As for Xu Qing, due to her poor English skills, she completely couldn't understand what these two women with two-meter-high presence were hinting at.

She stood there cluelessly, like an NPC disconnected from the internet, ears perked up high but only able to catch scattered words like "New York", "Romantic".

Then standing there blankly guessing.

Completely a fool outside the situation.

Just as the atmosphere was somewhat tense and the tension was intensifying.

Su Yu suddenly withdrew that confrontational smile.

Her gaze passed over the aggressive Annie, landing on Xiao Jing who was looking at her with admiration.

"Actually, I'm not very concerned about New York matters." Her tone was light. "I came this time mainly to see my sisters. Right, Xiao Jing?"

The named Xiao Jing's entire body jolted violently, her face instantly turning bright red.

Su Yu slowly stood up, comfortingly patting Xu Qing's back, her voice gentle: "Qingqing, you don't mind my abrupt visit, do you? It seems I guessed correctly—your door password indeed has his birthday in it."

Looking at Su Yu's half-smiling eyes, then at Annie's cold probing gaze,

She only felt her scalp tingling, but became even more excited!

"Right!" She rushed forward like a happy little puppy. "I've been wanting to meet Sister Su Yu for a long time too!"

As she spoke, she gave Su Yu an enthusiastic hug.

Wow... this is the feel of the top female star personally trained by Tang Song?

So soft... such a slender waist... and so fragrant, that kind of chilly cedar scent...

Then, excitedly, she grabbed Su Yu's hand hanging by her side,

That perfectly proportioned, slender manga hand she had seen countless times on TV.

She couldn't help but gently rub it with her fingertip, openly taking advantage.

Su Yu keenly noticed this little girl's small hand movements, but she didn't push away. Instead, a flash of amusement passed through her eyes as she let her hold it.

....

After simple greetings, the four of them sat down in the living room one after another.

Xu Qing, like a busy little bee, hurried back and forth serving tea, water, and arranging fruit plates.

Su Yu completely controlled the conversation, pulling Xu Qing and Xiao Jing, elegantly chatting about entertainment industry secrets,

Occasionally dropping a shocking revelation that would make the two girls exclaim repeatedly.

Every step carried powerful pressure.

Finally, she seemed tired of this boring social game, standing up directly to leave.

"Miss Annie, take care!"

Xu Qing visibly breathed a sigh of relief, almost shouting "Long live".

Annie reached the door, suddenly stopped, and looked back at Xiao Jing: "Jane, aren't you leaving?"

Before Xiao Jing could answer, Su Yu smiled and intercepted: "Rare to meet, let Xiao Jing chat with me a bit longer. Didn't you always like Echo? Coincidentally, I have some of their private anecdotes here, not finished yet."

Annie hugged very tightly, even could say very forcefully.

Annie let out a cold laugh, deeply looked at Xiao Jing, said nothing more, turned and pushed the door out.

She only very skillfully, lightly broke free from Annie's hold, taking half a step back to maintain a safe social distance.

Su Yu sat on the sofa, watching the two departing figures, the corner of her mouth curling into a meaningful smile.

.....

Corridor, elevator lobby.

Annie didn't mind her aloofness, crossing her arms, her gaze brazenly sweeping over Su Yu's body.

Just as the elevator door was about to close, Annie suddenly reached out to block it, stepping out in one stride.

She abruptly turned, her tall, curvaceous body directly approached, pinning the petite girl firmly against the corner wall.

Her ice-blue eyes looked down from above, carrying powerful pressure.

Su Yu's expression remained indifferent: "Thank you for your concern. But I think where I go shouldn't require reporting to others, right? After all, I'm not a kept bird in a cage."

Xiao Jing leaned against the cold wall, feigning ignorance, her voice slightly trembling, but a barely noticeable excitement flashed in her eyes.

Annie extended her slender finger, forcefully pinching Xiao Jing's chin, forcing her to look up.

"Jane, you should be able to tell that woman inside and I don't get along."

She dangerously lowered her voice, hot breath spraying on Xiao Jing's face. "So, don't test my patience. You want to chat with her, fine. But later—"

Her nails slightly sank into Xiao Jing's tender skin, bringing a stinging pain.

Though Xiao Jing didn't speak, her big eyes were already burning with blazing curiosity.

Indeed! Confirmed!

Xiao Jing's cheeks flushed red, shamefully and obediently nodding: "Okay Mentor Annie, I... I'll definitely complete the task."

Annie satisfactorily patted her cheek, turned and entered the elevator.

In the corridor, only Xiao Jing remained.

She gasped rapidly a few times, calming her racing heart, but her eyes were full of excitement.

Indeed, being caught between them, being torn back and forth, seized, oppressed, is really so fun!

Taking a few deep breaths, organizing her emotions.

Xiao Jing returned inside, sweetly sitting back beside Su Yu.

Reaching out, pretending to intimately hold the female star's slender, long manga hand.

Sweetly asked: "Sister Su Yu, just now about Echo's lead singer..."

Su Yu didn't continue the topic though. Instead, she held Xiao Jing's hand in return, leaning closer slightly, staring into her eyes: "Xiao Jing, how did you end up with Annie?"

Completely a fool outside the situation.

"Oh?" Su Yu raised an eyebrow, her eyes becoming somewhat subtle. "I see. But, I think, besides work, you really shouldn't have too much personal interaction with her in the future."

Just as the atmosphere was somewhat tense and the tension was intensifying.

Su Yu suddenly withdrew that confrontational smile.

Her gaze passed over the aggressive Annie, landing on Xiao Jing who was looking at her with admiration.

Xu Qing, who was madly eating strawberries nearby, spat everything out.

(°□°; ) ?!

Le... lesbian?!

That foreign horse?!

Xiao Jing's face instantly turned bright red, her gaze evasive, not daring to look at Su Yu.

She never expected Mentor Annie to have such a secret.

This is too thrilling!

Su Yu looked at their dramatic reactions, smiled satisfactorily, continuing seriously: "Moreover, the Kate Family background is too deep, their methods ruthless. I don't want you getting involved in any trouble because you're too naive."

The living room quieted for a moment.

Xiao Jing suddenly took a deep breath, as if deciding something. She leaned closer to Su Yu, shyly saying:

"Sist