Ji Lanruo paid no heed, her left ear acting as an exit for her right.
Let them curse.
What did it have to do with her?
It was enough for her to do what she should.
As expected, a few days later, Director Ye released the audition videos and made a solemn statement.
Everyone was astonished.
#Ji LanruoActingSkills instantly shot to the top of trending searches.
A wave of discussion about Ji Lanruo erupted across the entire internet.
She was originally just a pretty vase, appealing to a niche audience.
Now, she was being dug up and scrutinized.
Millions of netizens unearthed everything.
However, the sole protagonist at the center of the storm acted as if nothing had happened, eating and drinking as usual.
Of course, she didn't have the time to pay attention to what was happening online.
Because Director Ye had assigned her many tasks that needed to be completed before she joined the crew.
Until one evening, a trending topic suddenly appeared on Weibo: #Song Xingjia Ji Lanruo, which then surged to the hot search.
A video was attached.
The video was a shaky mobile phone recording, showing Ji Lanruo and Song Xingjia entering a hotel room together.
This time, Ji Lanruo was like a stirred hornet's nest.
Song Xingjia's fans instantly became furious, flooding her Weibo with various eloquent Chinese curses.
Originally, Song Xingjia's fans wouldn't have been this aggressive.
It was just that there were people who stirred the pot and added fuel to the fire.
The fans of several parties fought fiercely.
Ji Lanruo became the hot topic on Weibo for several days.
Seeing Ji Lanruo being bullied, could Jiang Mian's fans stand by?
The forces of several sides clashed almost madly.
Feifei, holding her phone, was about to hand it to Ji Lanruo to see.
The next second, another Weibo post appeared.
Her expression was complicated, and she shouted at the top of her lungs, "Sister Ruo!!"
Ji Lanruo yawned and asked, "What's wrong?"
She had stayed up half the night reading the script, and she was exhausted.
"You see for yourself." She handed over the phone.
On Weibo, Song Xingjia had reposted the official Weibo announcement of Yu Yechen announcing Ji Lanruo, and had said three words: "She is good."
What did "She is good" mean?
Everyone, including Ji Lanruo, was stunned.
Ji Lanruo's mood was complex.
She didn't care about what was happening online, but that didn't mean she wasn't touched that someone had actively defended her.
Song Xingjia hadn't used Weibo for several years, and now posting something like this was like dropping a bomb into deep water.
Ji Lanruo went to knock on Song Xingjia's door again.
Song Xingjia opened the door and saw her normal expression, thinking that this matter should not have affected her yet.
So he spoke in his usual tone, "What's wrong? Is there something in the script you don't understand?"
Ji Lanruo looked up, her gaze colliding with his eyes unexpectedly, and she asked directly, "Song Xingjia, what do you mean by this?"
Song Xingjia lowered his eyes, feigning ignorance, "What do you mean?"
She tiptoed, reaching up to his shoulder, and whispered in his ear, "Do you take care of all your juniors like this? What do you mean by 'she is good'?"
Song Xingjia's expression was calm, but his clenched fists revealed a hint of his emotions.
His voice was clear and resonant, "It means that you are very good."
Ji Lanruo stepped back, looking at Song Xingjia steadily, "I don't need this kind of help from you."
She wanted to love openly and passionately; when pursuing someone, one should have the attitude of pursuing someone.
Why should it be that after being rejected three years ago, Song Xingjia now felt that as long as he was good to her, she would happily go back to him?
Even if Ji Lanruo were blacklisted by the entire internet, she wouldn't care; at worst, she could go home and be a rich second-generation.
Before Song Xingjia could speak, Ji Lanruo turned and left.
The next day, Ji Lanruo left Hengdian.
Before joining the crew, she wanted to go back and spend some time with her family.
As soon as she returned to the Ji family, Ji Lanling said, "My little sister has lost weight outside!"
Her eldest brother, Ji Lanzhou, asked indifferently, "What is your relationship with that Actor Song?"
Ji Lanyu was about to speak when Ji Lanruo interrupted him.
She took off her sunglasses, "I haven't even had a sip of water yet. Can you three brothers stop acting like a tribunal?"
Ji Lanling poured her a glass of water and muttered, "We're just afraid you'll be tricked into marriage."
Ji Lanruo rolled her eyes; she wasn't that easy to chase.
Ji Lanzhou said, "It's good that you're back. Your sister-in-law's cousin is a talented young man. I've met him, and he says he's interested in you. He wants to know if you're willing to meet him."
If she didn't agree, it would be a detour. Ji Lanruo said directly, "Yes!"
"We'll arrange it for you tomorrow."
The next morning.
Ji Lanruo was dressed beautifully, ready to go to the meeting.
Ji Lanling sat on the sofa and whistled, "Little sister, aren't you going to kill that blind date with this outfit!"
Ji Lanruo smiled and said, "Thank you for your good wishes."
The other party had booked a very atmospheric coffee shop.
Ji Lanruo got out of the car, told the driver to wait, and gracefully entered the coffee shop.
Outside the door, in the car.
Song Yan peeked out and muttered, "President, if you don't go in soon, Miss Ji will be taken by someone else."
Seeing that Song Xingjia remained silent.
Song Yan continued, "I see that Miss Ji is taking this blind date very seriously; she's dressed very beautifully."
He really couldn't understand his president more and more.
He had come to Kyoto for Miss Ji, then gone to great lengths to go to Hengdian, and finally followed her here.
What was with all this pretense now?
Inside the coffee shop.
Ji Lanruo ordered a cappuccino and stirred it absentmindedly.
The man opposite her chuckled and said, "Are you using me?"
"Uh-huh, so what if I'm using you? Don't think I don't know you have a boyfriend," Ji Lanruo pierced through his thoughts without hesitation.
The other party had a boyfriend, but unfortunately, her sister-in-law had inadvertently done him a disservice.
So this blind date had become a case of mistaken identity.
The man spread his hands, "Alright, by extension, we're all family. Helping out is no big deal. Will your 'him' come?"
Ji Lanruo wasn't sure, a hint of loss hidden in her eyes, "If he doesn't come, then I'll find another one."
"Such a woman who says one thing and means another," he commented.
Then, his voice lowered, "A man is coming for you."
Ji Lanruo's heart skipped a beat, and she suppressed the urge to turn around.
"Excuse me, this is my girlfriend." Song Xingjia's demeanor was gentle, but his words carried a hint of dominance.
The man wisely retreated, leaving the space for them.
Ji Lanruo glared at him angrily, "Song Xingjia, who allowed you to ruin my blind date? And who is your girlfriend?"
Song Xingjia's lips curved into a shallow smile, a hint of indulgence flashing in his eyes, "Little fox, you're almost jumping with joy, yet you still pretend to be angry."
Ji Lanruo's face flushed, "You know?"
Song Xingjia sighed, "I've lived a few more years than you, I still know your little tricks."
The girl's thoughts were simple.
It was nothing more than being rejected by him three years ago, which had embarrassed her, and now she wanted to regain her face.
Acting with restraint was his usual style; he didn't know how to do what was best for Ji Lanruo.
He had never pursued anyone before, and everything was driven by his heart.
If she wanted to see him bow his head, then he would bow his head.