These things in the entertainment industry were nothing to worry about.
He felt increasingly that the person beside him was similar to Tang Feifei, and couldn’t help but say, “You can call me Qizhi from now on.”
As soon as he said this, he regretted whether it was too intimate and inappropriate.
But the young girl beside him seemed to notice nothing, and straightforwardly said, “Then you can call me Xiaoman.”
Since Jing Ni and Ning Yumо were not present, they were first shooting Huo Qizhi and Lin Xiaoman’s scenes, with other substitute actors preparing to arrive soon. They had just started shooting when many cars suddenly arrived at the set, all hanging Lin Xiaoman’s posters, written with “Xiaoman Support Vehicle.”
After the cars stopped, a person got out of the car at the front.
It was Xue Chenyan.
“What’s going on?” Qian Yuan was somewhat angry at the unexpected vehicles.
“Everyone works hard shooting, so I brought some small gifts,” Xue Chenyan explained with a smile, then shouted to the staff, “Everyone gets a share. This is from Xiaoman, everyone has worked hard.”
“Thank you, Xiaoman,” everyone waved to her.
Xiaoman smiled and walked to Xue Chenyan: “Why did you suddenly come?”
“To support my idol!” Xue Chenyan said righteously, “I heard you were wronged recently, so I’m here to help you save face!”
He was childish, and Xiaoman was helpless.
“Don’t do this next time, I know your intentions.”
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“But I’m happy to spend money on you,” Xue Chenyan clung to her arm and acted coquettish, “If I can’t even spend money on you, what’s the point of earning it?”
“Xiaoman,” Huo Qizhi suddenly walked over, “Help me go through these lines.”
“Brother Huo, why don’t you go have a coffee?” Xue Chenyan smiled sweetly, “Let Xiaoman rest a bit.”
“No, we lost several days and need to catch up on progress. We have no time to rest,” Huo Qizhi’s tone was calm.
With his financial resources and capabilities, dealing with himself would be too simple.
Lin Xiaoman tried hard to calm herself, taking a deep breath. She was not someone who could be easily intimidated. She was about to curve her mouth and retort when a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind—
“What era is this? Still talking about marriage contracts? Isn’t that too old-fashioned?”
★ Chapter Fifty-Seven: Falling for Someone
Ji Zhixian.
Lin Xiaoman turned back in surprise. The man wearing a blue striped suit and silver striped tie was standing straight, like an ethereal crane, particularly eye-catching in the noisy film set.
“President Ji,” Yue Ding’s eyes narrowed slightly when he saw Ji Zhixian, “Are you also interested in getting involved?”
“I’m not interested in your matters,” Ji Zhixian’s cold gaze swept over Lin Xiaoman.
Just her alone had created such a big scene. She was truly a woman who gave people no peace of mind.
“That’s good,” Yue Ding smiled slightly, “If you also covet my fiancée, I would feel very troubled.”
“I indeed have no interest in your matters, but Lin Xiaoman is an artist under my company. Her matters are my matters,” Ji Zhixian took two steps forward, standing between Lin Xiaoman and Yue Ding. “I haven’t heard from my artist that she has a fiancé.”
After a day of shooting, Lin Xiaoman returned to the hotel. As soon as she entered the room, she saw several large characters flickering on the tallest buildings across from the hotel: “Congratulations to Lin Xiaoman on 100 days since debut!”
These were the highest buildings in C City, and any name that appeared on them was an advertisement paid for by fans at a high price. Now, several buildings by the river were covered with her name. This grand display reminded her of “An Zhifei Fu”.
“Xiaoman, not just in C City, but your name is on buildings in other cities too,” Xiaobo quickly gathered information and sent her pictures from other locations, which looked very impressive. “Fans in the fan group say they didn’t do this. Could it be Yue Ding?”
“I don’t think so.”
“Do you know who did it?”
“Probably.”
Lin Xiaoman looked at the flickering lights on the opposite building, suddenly having a wild thought.
She dialed Ji Zhixian’s number and arranged to meet him at a nearby coffee shop.
Leaving her room, Lin Xiaoman felt something was off. The feeling of being secretly watched had returned. She quickened her pace to the elevator, and the feeling disappeared.
But after leaving the hotel, the feeling returned. When she looked back, she seemed to catch a glimpse of a shadow turning at the corner.
Not daring to act rashly, she hurried to the coffee shop.
Ji Zhixian was already waiting there.
“What’s wrong?” Ji Zhixian, unsure how to face her, had initially planned to be aloof, but seeing her uneasy expression, he couldn’t help but worry, “Has something happened?”
“It seems someone is following me,” Lin Xiaoman steadied her voice, “I’ll need to be careful lately.”
“I’ll have someone investigate. Don’t worry too much,” Ji Zhixian’s voice softened.
“Does that include booking billboards for support?” Lin Xiaoman smiled, observing his expression.
Ji Zhixian was slightly stunned. He hadn’t intended to let her know, but she had guessed.
Ji Zhixian composed himself and said seriously, “I promised to help you reach the top of the entertainment industry, so how could I lose in terms of support?
“You’re amazing,” Lin Xiaoman went with the flow, then was surprised to see Ji Zhixian’s face turning slightly red.
Ji Zhixian, known for his cold and expressionless demeanor, was actually blushing.
Lin Xiaoman felt playful: “Your ears are so red.”
“What was that about being followed?” Ji Zhixian changed the subject.
“I didn’t expect you to be so bad at taking compliments. So cute.”
“Did you call me out just to say these boring things?” Ji Zhixian was somewhat embarrassed, but whenever he met her smiling gaze, he felt inexplicably warm.
“I’ll take you back.”
“This is very important,” Lin Xiaoman put on a serious expression, “I’ll remember everything anyone does for me.”
“No need.”
“I’ll repay you.”
“No need. I’m just doing what I should. You just need to do what you should.”
“Play the role of cousin?”
“Don’t spread rumors.”
Ji Zhixian was annoyed just thinking about the number of couple fans about her online.
“I thought you were already very familiar with my professionalism,” Lin Xiaoman blinked innocently. “You not trusting me makes things difficult.”
“Better be like that.” Ji Zhixian avoided her gaze but still asked, “Weren’t you supposed to go over the script tonight?”
“Weren’t you supposed to have a meeting?”
Just excuses.
Ji Zhixian realized.
His heart, which had been suppressed for a long time, suddenly felt like a spring released, soaring to the clouds. He couldn’t help but curl his mouth: “Don’t blame me for not warning you. Huo Qizhi is not a good person.”
“Don’t worry, I’m not easy to bully either,” Lin Xiaoman saw his expression change and laughed, “I’m someone backed by President Ji.”
Returning to the hotel from the coffee shop, Lin Xiaoman again felt that familiar gaze: “The person following me is still there.”
“Go right.”
The right side was an empty alley. It seemed Ji Zhixian wanted to catch the person.
She said nothing, quickening her pace with Ji Zhixian.
Hiding at the corner, whether from fear or from running too fast, Lin Xiaoman’s heart was beating intensely.
Suddenly, Ji Zhixian held her hand, squeezing it as if to comfort her. She glanced at the man beside her. His handsome profile was determined and reliable, and she calmed down slightly.
At this moment, hurried footsteps approached, getting closer and closer.
