Chapter 2428 - 2436: Cultural Differences

Although she could feel Li Xiaodie’s hostility, Zhao Xiaoying still smiled amiably at her, "Thank you, Miss Li, for making it possible for me. Going to economy class would really cause a stir, sorry for the inconvenience."

While she spoke of inconveniencing Li Xiaodie, Zhao Xiaoying did not hesitate in her actions and decisively walked past Li Xiaodie, heading quickly towards Ma Gu.

When she reached Ma Gu, Zhao Xiaoying turned her head to glance at Qin Yu and said, intentionally or otherwise, "A truly successful man is always gracious. Some nouveau riche really lack class."

Ma Gu casually glanced at Qin Yu. The Health Cultivation Model Agency and Qingcheng Model Agency had always been fierce competitors, and Ma Gu recognized Qin Yu at a glance.

Ma Gu said with a smile, "Miss Zhao, you are mistaken. That Mr. Qin is not some nouveau riche; he doesn’t even qualify to be called that. He’s just a driver at Qingcheng Model Agency."

"A driver? Haha... No wonder he’s so lacking in class. How inappropriate of me to stoop to the level of a driver." After saying that, Zhao Xiaoying sat down, ignoring Qin Yu completely.

A driver? Qin Yu gently shook his head. His concerns had long transcended monetary values, and he was not on the same level as Ma Gu. Qin Yu couldn’t be bothered with him.

Seeing Qin Yu pretending to sleep again, Zhao Xiaoying felt a bit bored and started chatting idly with Ma Gu.

"Mr. Ma, is your trip to Los Angeles for business or pleasure?"

"Business. I have a small investment there in Los Angeles, just over a billion yuan."

"Giggling... Mr. Ma, you’re being too modest, over a billion is a small investment? That sounds like a major production! I wonder if there’s a leading lady for your new film?"

"The female lead hasn’t been decided yet. If Miss Zhao is interested, we can have a good discussion about it once you’re in Los Angeles."

Zhao Xiaoying frowned, although her fans had spoiled her a bit. She never liked to take shortcuts! She got to where she was step by step, on her own merits!

Zhao Xiaoying politely declined, "I’m sorry, Mr. Ma, I’m in Los Angeles to visit friends and probably won’t have time to join you, why don’t you discuss the specifics with Tom?"

Ma Gu wasn’t surprised by Zhao Xiaoying’s refusal at all. The entertainment industry is so small, nothing could be hidden from him.

When the bosses gathered, they always talked about this and that female star, but nobody ever talked about Zhao Xiaoying!

This meant Zhao Xiaoying had never been "won over." The more unattainable she seemed, the greater the thrill of conquering her.

"Miss Zhao, don’t rush to refuse. You are aware of Director Daoersen, right? Tomorrow, he will be hosting a reception in Los Angeles.

Top entertainment figures from around the world will attend, and I happen to have an invitation that allows me to bring a friend along."

"Director Daoersen, Peili?" Zhao Xiaoying’s eyes widened. This was the Oscar-winning director! He had made three Best Actress winners! If she could collaborate with Daoersen, perhaps she, Zhao Xiaoying, would make it internationally!

"Yes." Seeing the sparkle in Zhao Xiaoying’s eyes, Ma Gu’s lips curled into a faint smile. At the party, he could get Zhao Xiaoying drunk, or perhaps slip her something, then he could do as he pleased.

Zhao Xiaoying bit her lip, nodded firmly; "Okay! I’ll go!"

Hearing this, Qin Yu’s opinion of Zhao Xiaoying worsened. Ah, the ranks of those who played by unwritten rules had gained another member!

Qin Yu yawned and a slight smile appeared on his lips. Daoersen had become so famous, had he? To think that just a few years ago he was everywhere with a script in hand, begging for investors, and now he was an Oscar-winning director?

With no one bothering him, Qin Yu slept soundly. When he woke, the plane had already landed at Los Angeles International Airport.

Qin Yu didn’t seem to notice the hostile glances from the people around him as he nonchalantly deplaned, following closely behind Zhao Xiaoying and Ma Gu in a very conspicuous manner.

"Mr. Qin, just a reminder, this is the pick-up area. Do you have someone picking you up?" Zhao Xiaoying was annoyed that Qin Yu kept following her and spoke coldly.

"Does it matter to Miss Zhao whether someone is picking me up or not?"

"Hmph!"

Ma Gu also had business in the United States, and someone was there to pick him up at the airport. Zhao Xiaoying’s respect for Ma Gu’s capabilities grew once again,

Before getting into the car, Zhao Xiaoying glanced at Qin Yu with disdain, ’Just a lousy driver, what are you showing off for!’

Having waited for a good ten minutes without anyone showing up to pick him up, Qin Yu was quite vexed and called Holly Rosie; the phone rang for a long time before it was answered. "Qin, have you arrived? I’m at the KFC in the airport waiting for you, hurry over."

Qin Yu: "..."

After hanging up, Qin Yu headed towards the KFC, feeling helpless. Holly Rosie, being a medical doctor, how could she care so little about health cultivation?

Upon arriving at KFC, Qin Yu looked around and immediately spotted Holly Rosie, who was eating in a very ungraceful manner.

Qin Yu approached her with a resigned smile, "Rosie, you’re a public figure after all, how can you not care about your image?"

"What’s an image? Can you eat it?" Holly Rosie licked her fingers, challenging Qin Yu with a provocative look.

Despite her tough talk, Holly Rosie was actually dressed very carefully. From her attire, she looked less like a renowned medical doctor and more like a girl working in a restaurant.

"Qin, why don’t you have something to eat?"

"Rosie, you really lack sincerity. I rarely come to the United States, and you take me for junk food? I’m not interested in this junk," Qin Yu gently shook his head and sat down opposite Holly Rosie.

"I’m very sincere. I’ll take you to a very upscale place to eat in a bit," Rosie said with a smile, continuing to devour the chicken burger in front of her.

"If there’s such an upscale place, why eat this junk food?" Qin Yu looked puzzled.

"Qin, you know how popular I am in the States. When I go to those places, I get so bothered by everyone, I don’t have time to eat!" After saying this, Holly Rosie swallowed the last bite of her chicken burger, revealing a satisfied expression.

Qin Yu nodded slightly, acknowledging Rosie’s words.

"Qin, I didn’t bring any money," Holly Rosie said pitifully after wiping her mouth.

Qin Yu couldn’t help but smile wryly; Rosie was still the same, always a bit scatterbrained in daily life! Qin Yu laughed, "No problem, I’ll pay."

Holly Rosie’s beautiful eyes curved, feeling very good. After getting to know Qin Yu, Holly Rosie had studied a bit about Huaxia culture.

Huaxia culture is different from Western culture. In the West, couples often go Dutch when eating out, but in the East, it’s usually the men who pay the bill.

After learning about this custom, whenever she went out to eat with Qin Yu, Holly Rosie deliberately did not bring money, enjoying the treatment of being Qin Yu’s girlfriend.