The film crew stayed in town for two days before setting off for the city's filming location.
Su Ding had received a WeChat message from Jin Ye last night stating he was delayed in returning. They hadn't communicated further, and her initial anger had gradually turned into disappointment.
Men were indeed all the same; they didn't cherish what they had once obtained.
She had no time for self-pity and threw herself into her demanding work.
Xiao Yuan had booked her another reality show. Starting next week, she would be there three days a week, with the remaining days allocated to the film crew. She was practically running herself ragged.
In the afternoon, Su Ding was on set, reading her script and memorizing lines, when she suddenly heard someone call her name.
"Ding Ding!"
She turned around and saw Jiang Jiayi, dressed in a camouflage casual set, waving at her. Jiang Jiayi possessed striking features, with clear, delicate eyebrows and eyes that held a touch of heroic spirit. Her face radiated a brilliant smile, full of vitality and energy, exuding both coolness and spirit!
Su Ding sat up in surprise. "Jiayi, why are you here?"
Jiang Jiayi walked over with a smile, taking Su Ding's hand. "I'm here for work~"
"Work?" Su Ding was slightly taken aback, not understanding what she meant.
"I just returned to the country and didn't want to manage the family business. I asked my cousin to help me find a minor role in the film crew. Surprise, surprise?" Jiang Jiayi smirked.
Su Ding chuckled in disbelief. She truly hadn't expected it.
Jiang Jiayi put her arm around Su Ding's shoulders and said intimately, "Alright, I'll tell you the truth. I was actually just curious about the lives of you stars and wanted to experience it. The most important reason is..."
Su Ding tilted her head, looking at her. "What is it?"
Jiang Jiayi smiled faintly. "To hang out with you. What, you don't like me?"
Su Ding quickly replied, "How could I? I'm so happy you came."
"Haha, I knew it." Jiang Jiayi moved a small stool and sat down next to her. "How are things between you and Mr. Jin lately?"
"Uh, same old," Su Ding's expression changed slightly, her eyes turning cold in an instant.
Jiang Jiayi calmly observed her expression, a faint curve on her lips. "I heard from my brother that Mr. Jin was on a business trip abroad and was being pestered by a foreign girl. Apparently, it caused quite a stir."
Su Ding's face turned very unpleasant. She forced a dry laugh. "Oh, really?"
Jiang Jiayi nodded. "Yes. Mr. Jin also had to consider the foreign girl's father, so he couldn't go too far. But who would have thought that foreign girl would..."
Su Ding's heart tightened. "Would what?"
Jiang Jiayi's eyes widened in surprise. "Didn't Mr. Jin tell you?"
Su Ding lowered her gaze. "He said he's been very busy lately."
Jiang Jiayi immediately felt indignant on her behalf. "How can Mr. Jin be like this? Sigh, this is just making you worry! Men always like to use 'busy' as an excuse."
Su Ding agreed internally. She had never wanted to interfere with him. But his complete silence, cutting off contact, left her completely unaware of his situation, which was incredibly infuriating and disappointing.
"Maybe it's really troublesome at work," Su Ding tried to comfort herself.
"Ding, you silly girl, Mr. Jin's work isn't the trouble; it's the romantic entanglement!" Jiang Jiayi said, patting Su Ding's hair as if genuinely concerned. "That foreign girl cut her wrist in front of Mr. Jin. For the sake of propriety and reason, Mr. Jin had to stay there, waiting for the foreign girl to be out of danger."
"Cut her wrist?" Su Ding exclaimed. Had it escalated to that point?
"Yes, he probably didn't want you to worry and dared not say anything," Jiang Jiayi sighed.
Just then, a metal frame accidentally toppled over, falling directly towards Su Ding!
"Careful!" someone shouted.
Su Ding reacted first. Seeing the metal frame about to crush her—
She quickly grabbed Jiang Jiayi and yanked her away forcefully!
Immediately after, metal parts fell, about to hit the back of Su Ding's head...
A flicker of something unusual flashed in Jiang Jiayi's eyes.
"Bang!"
The metal frame brushed past their bodies as it fell!
Su Ding had just breathed a sigh of relief when Jiang Jiayi suddenly lunged forward and pinned her down!
Startled, she heard Jiang Jiayi cry out in pain from beneath her. "Ah!"
Jiang Jiayi clutched her forehead, blood gushing from between her fingers...
Only then did Su Ding realize that Jiang Jiayi had shielded her from the falling metal parts, getting injured herself!
"Jiayi!" she cried out, heartbroken. "Quick, call a doctor! Quickly!"
Someone immediately ran to find the film crew's doctor.
"I... I'm fine," Jiang Jiayi said, covering her head with her hand. She was almost dazed from the impact, but fortunately, her hand had cushioned the blow, preventing a more terrible outcome. However, the blood was flowing continuously. Su Ding was frantic, deeply worried that Jiang Jiayi might be seriously injured. If it hadn't been for Jiang Jiayi, she might not have survived today.
Jiang Jiayi managed a weak smile, saying feebly, "Don't worry..."
Su Ding nodded with deep concern. "Don't talk. You'll be fine!"
She kept looking back, and when she saw the doctor approaching, she quickly shouted to hurry. "Here! Come quickly!" She didn't move from her position, afraid of causing Jiang Jiayi more pain.
The doctor arrived and immediately began treating the wound. The bleeding was mainly from a cut on the back of her hand, and her forehead was also bleeding and swollen. Jiang Jiayi's vision began to blur, and she fainted.
Su Ding immediately got into the ambulance and followed her to the hospital, staying by Jiang Jiayi's side. Fortunately, the X-ray results showed no major issues. She truly hadn't expected Jiang Jiayi to be so loyal, choosing to save her in a moment of crisis, when they had only met twice.
Su Ding looked at her pale face with concern, clenching her fist. This girl was so foolish, willing to risk her life for someone. Even the most solitary person would be moved by such a gesture.
"Ding Ding!" Jiang Jiayi cried out in her sleep.
Su Ding quickly leaned closer. "I'm here!"
Jiang Jiayi slowly opened her eyes, a faint smile appearing. "Glad you're okay."
Su Ding was so moved she couldn't speak, her voice choked with emotion. "Thank you."
Jiang Jiayi raised her hand and touched Su Ding's hand. "Don't cry. I want to be best friends with you. I don't have many good friends. I'm being sincere."
"Yes, best friends," Su Ding took a deep breath, looking at her with determination.
"I'm hungry. Can you buy me some congee?" Jiang Jiayi asked softly.
"Okay, I'll go right away!" Su Ding stood up and went out.
As soon as the hospital room door closed, Jiang Jiayi's vulnerable, sincere gaze instantly turned sharp! It seemed this accident had expedited her plans! She intended to get close to Su Ding, become best friends, and naturally obtain the person she desired. She picked up her phone with her uninjured hand and sent a message...
On her way back, Su Ding's phone vibrated. It was Jin Ye calling? She was still a little stubborn, but after a few seconds of hesitation, she answered.
"Hello?" Her tone was very cold.
"Busy?" Jin Ye's voice was deep and gentle.
"No busier than you, I suppose," Su Ding's words dripped with sarcasm.
"I'm sorry..." Jin Ye paused for a few seconds. "I was indeed very busy recently, and it wasn't convenient. I didn't consider your feelings."
"You knew I'd be upset, but you still chose to ignore me?" Su Ding asked coldly.
Jin Ye, knowing he was in the wrong, said, "It was my fault."
Hearing his admission, Su Ding didn't want to press the issue further, but she was still unhappy. "Were you busy with work?"
"Something like that. I'll explain when I get back. I have a flight tomorrow morning," Jin Ye said.
"Something like that, huh? Fine, if you don't want to say, then don't. I'm busy too."
Su Ding's heart turned cold. She thought that if something had happened to her, she might not even have had this man by her side for a final farewell.
"Okay, see you tomorrow," Jin Ye said reluctantly.
"..." Su Ding's face darkened, and she hung up the phone. She had never imagined she'd argue with Jin Ye, but now, she truly understood the feeling of suppressed anger.
She'd let it go for now and talk about it tomorrow when he returned. She put her phone away and walked towards the hospital room with the congee.