The Onion-Cutting Ninja's Secret Crush

146 Knowing Nothing

Li Shui dug right into the food while Qian Huang took a couple of bites but looked thoughtful the whole time.

"I am also not completely sure what the matter between Fan Mei and her brother is but judging from everything we've seen so far, it's a private matter. Something family- or maybe relationship-related. I don't think we should worry about that too much. No, what's more worrying is still the problem between her and Si Jin."

Xiao Ming nodded. "True. Although I guess the two might be related. Her brother sounded as if her problem with Nin Sha might be related to him. Maybe it's some weird sibling rivalry that spilled over into professional matters."

"Could be. Anyway, what do you think how things will continue now?"

Xiao Ming furrowed his brows. This question wasn't that easy to answer. "I hope that she will realize that we haven't done anything after all the proof that was pulled out today. I don't think she'll let go this easily though. She didn't look reconciled at all. But anyway, the show's crew should take care of matters on our side and Nin Sha can definitely handle himself. I mean, they came prepared as if they were expecting this."

Qian Huang nodded slowly. "Yes, that was probably the oddest part. I mean, the article that Fan Mei wrote wasn't really about him. He was ... mentioned as somewhat of a secret backer but she actually targeted our channel. So why go to all that trouble? Si Jin shouldn't care about that."

Xiao Ming's expression turned a bit subtle. Actually, he could very well imagine why they had come prepared. Nin Sha ... didn't seem that good at separating his personal feelings and his work. Or actually, did anything of this have to do with his work? It all just seemed like his private life now that he thought about it.

Qian Huang stopped with his chopsticks in hand and slowly raised his brows. "A penny for your thoughts. Your expression is weird. Really weird."

Xiao Ming smiled wryly. "I was thinking about Nin Sha. You know ... what does he actually do?"

Qian Huang just looked at him blankly. He wasn't sure whether he had heard wrong but if he hadn't ... he didn't get the question. "What do you mean?"

Xiao Ming wasn't sure how to frame his thoughts. "I mean, he watches our channel. That ... is a kind of hobby of his. But, what else does he actually do? I mean, what does he fill his time with? Also, his assistant is always with him but what is his job?"

Qian Huang exhaled deeply and then just picked up more food, chewing slowly.

Li Shui glanced up though and managed to throw out an idea between two bites. "His job should be being rich."

Xiao Ming shook his head. "That's not a job though, is it?"

Qian Huang nodded though. "I think it might be as long as you have enough money already. At a certain point, you just let that money work for you. Or the people working at your company. Or companies, really, because I bet he doesn't only have one."

Xiao Ming gave a hum, folded his hands, and propped his chin up on top. "But then, it's even more of a mystery what he actually does at home all day."

Qian Huang wasn't sure what to say to that. "Well, does it matter?" Personally, he didn't think so. He also wasn't sure if he even wanted to think about Nin Sha more than absolutely necessary. If not for the fact that they hadn't had the chance yet to discuss the matter with Fan Mei accusing them and also leaving with Shi Ru Qiu later, he probably wouldn't have brought up anything related to Nin Sha.

Xiao Ming sighed and lowered his hands. "It doesn't. I know. I just ... It's not like he's going away. Judging by the dishes he made today, chances are good that Nin Sha will be on the show for at least several episodes. I'd wager he might even make it into the semi-finals if there doesn't happen to be a task that really stumps him."