“Shang Rongrong, you…”
Lin Zhuonan was so angry that he was about to chase after her to argue, but his agent, Sister Shu, grabbed him.
“Zhuonan! What are you doing?”
“I’m going to talk to her and make things clear. Why does she get to divorce so easily? She’s so carefree, and I…”
“Zhuonan! Are you crazy?”
Sister Shu, afraid of being overheard, dragged him aside. “You and she were just a contractual couple. It’s been three years, and you’ve finally gone your separate ways. Everyone had finally forgotten about your divorce. If the media digs up her identity, can this matter still be suppressed?”
He understood what Sister Shu was saying, but he was just unwilling. Why could she just walk away so easily?
“Zhuonan, think about how hard you’ve worked to get here. Think about why you entered this industry in the first place.”
Sister Shu’s words made Lin Zhuonan calm down instantly.
That’s right, he had insisted on entering the entertainment industry to fulfill his mother’s unfinished dream.
Not for her, Shang Rongrong.
On this side, Chu Qiao had been waiting by the door. Seeing Shang Rongrong and Lin Zhuonan part ways, she quickly ran over, “Sister Rong, Sister Rong!”
Shang Rongrong stopped and smiled at her, knowing why she was here.
“About what happened last time, I owe you an apology and a thank you.”
She had always been clear-headed. Lin Zhuonan had been exposed as married, and Chu Qiao had taken the blame.
“Ah! We don’t need to be so formal between us!” Chu Qiao was just a little curious. “Is it really impossible to salvage things with Brother Nan?”
“Yes. It was a marriage of convenience due to our families. Fortunately, neither of us wanted to become puppets. Now that we are developing our respective careers, it can be considered a peaceful separation.”
Chu Qiao stared at her, wanting to persuade her but not knowing where to start, finding it difficult.
Shang Rongrong smiled slightly. “I know you are his childhood friend, and he won’t hide things from you. I also know that you genuinely care about him. However, let’s make our own decisions about matters of the heart.”
Since the person involved had said this, it would be inconsiderate to press further.
“Alas, alright. Anyway, I don’t think he’s worthy of you either!”
This time, Shang Rongrong was genuinely amused by her. “I suddenly regret not getting to know you sooner.”
“It’s not too late now! Don’t worry, you just wait among the top-tier artists, and I’ll quickly squeeze in and stand shoulder to shoulder with you.”
Her confident demeanor was exactly like Xia Weiliang’s – poised and straightforward, serious and cool, very likable.
“Okay, I’ll wait for you.”
The two walked into the banquet hall. Director Zhou was speaking into the microphone.
“Um… everyone… eat well, drink well, and let’s not go home until we’re drunk.”
With just that sentence, the microphone was handed to Wang Qiancheng.
“Uh, haha… Director Zhou is still a man of few words! There’s no helping it. Director Zhou dedicates all his energy and talent to the film industry, which is why we have ‘Resurrection’ and all the masterpieces before it!”
Applause erupted from the audience.
Xia Weiliang applauded and said, “As expected of our Assistant Director Wang. If he didn’t set up shop under the overpass, it would be a loss to the industry!”
“Heh, you’re right.”
Hearing a voice beside her, she was startled. “Su Yuxi? When did you get here?”
Su Yuxi looked at her with a smile. “Just arrived.”
Upon seeing him, Xia Weiliang couldn’t help but share, “Oh, right, have you seen the film review that specifically praised you? Good heavens, the praise was endless and varied! I’m starting to suspect your company paid for it!”
“…”
Su Yuxi looked at her with a smile. “Is this what you wanted to share with me?”
“Ah, no, no!” Xia Weiliang quickly said, “I wanted to tell you that everyone was amazed by your performance. I always thought you were a perfect match for ancient idol dramas, but I didn’t expect you to play a tough guy so well!”
“You think so too?”
Although his gaze was restrained, liking someone couldn’t be hidden.
Especially since Su Yuxi naturally had a look of deep affection. When he looked at someone intently, it gave the illusion of the legendary “Mom, I’m in love again.”
It was only when Xia Weiliang met his gaze that she realized this young man in front of her had confessed to her before!
… How audacious.
She immediately put on her professional smile. “I think you’re great!”
Professional mutual praise is always safe!
Su Yuxi smiled. “I’ve also been following the comments. Some fans even said it would be a dream come true for the ‘Su Da’ fans if we appeared together in ‘Resurrection’.”
“You know ‘Su Da’ fans too?”
“Of course, they are our CP fans. They are all very lovely fans.”
“Yes, yes! I’m telling you, they are incredibly cute! Last time I met a fan…”
While the two were chatting intimately, head to head, they didn’t notice Wang Qiancheng calling them from the stage.
“Uh… you two who have strayed from the flock, please come back to your senses.”
A spotlight shone down, and Xia Weiliang slowly looked up.
Wang Qiancheng smiled. “Now, let’s invite our ‘Empress’ up!”
Cheers from below were one wave after another. Generally speaking, Xia Weiliang was quite popular within the crew. When she left, everyone had specially held a farewell party for her. That scene was truly touching!
Xia Weiliang felt a bit embarrassed. “I don’t think it’s necessary. If not, you can let Director Zhou go up and say a few more words.”
She waved her hands like a clock’s pendulum, but she couldn’t resist the enthusiasm of the crowd. Su Yuxi also smiled and encouraged her, “Go up.”
“Then… alright!”
He stood there, smiling as he watched the radiant woman on stage.
He could almost remember when his gaze had habitually started to follow her.
After returning from the set of “Courage,” he had intentionally kept a distance because he saw his own cowardly self in her.
But after seeing her again, the desire to follow her gradually gained the upper hand.
He knew he was completely smitten.
While he gazed at her affectionately, Chu Qiao was taking selfies with her phone behind him.
She chose a perfect angle and sent it to Xi Chi.
【How is it? With this face, full forehead, and rounded jaw! It’s clearly a face of wealth and good fortune!】
A reply quickly came from the other end of WeChat:
【Yes, marrying her will surely bring prosperity to both husband and home.】
Chu Qiao pouted. 【I need to keep my own good fortune for myself. Why should I stabilize him!】
【Okay, then we’ll keep it for ourselves!】
While they were chatting, the person on the other end suddenly stopped replying.
Thinking he was busy, Chu Qiao didn’t pay it much mind, but soon a voice call popped up directly.
She was a little surprised. This guy never used voice calls. Could there be something urgent?
So, Chu Qiao quickly answered.
“Xi Chi?”
It wasn’t Xi Chi on the other end, but a voice she knew all too well. “What’s going on with those two behind you?”
“Yi Shen?”
Chu Qiao blinked her eyes. “Behind me?”
She turned her head and saw Xia Weiliang interacting with Wang Qiancheng on stage. Su Yuxi stood directly opposite her, smiling at her, completely ignoring how others were looking.
Like a statue waiting for his wife.