His tone was full of pleading, and Jing Zuohuai had no way of refusing him.

In order to reduce unnecessary trouble, Kangbo booked this private restaurant early in the morning.

The view from the rooftop was beautiful. The lights in the office buildings in the distance were changing colors. Ke Huo leaned on the handle to light a cigarette.

He had never smoked on the set, and he thought the young master wouldn't smoke either.

Jing Zuohuai quietly accompanied him to enjoy the breeze, waiting for Ke Huo to tell him his worries.

After smoking two cigarettes in a row, Ke Huo finally spoke dejectedly. He didn't dare look at Jing Zuohuai, fearing he would see hatred in his eyes.

He hesitated, but finally told him the secret.

"What Director Kang just said is true. I did accept this drama for free."

Jing Zuohuai nodded, still looking at him.

"The person originally chosen to play the role of Qin Zheng was just a vase. Calling him a vase is a compliment to him. At most, he just turned his head."

Ke Huo muttered, "Honestly, if he really plays this role, the show will be ruined sooner or later. That person doesn't fit Qin Zheng's temperament at all, and his acting is not as good as mine..."

"I'm not bragging, I'm still trying very hard to play this role well." He paused, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Besides, this is your first starring role since returning to China, and I can't bear to give it to someone else. This is the best solution I can think of. I really want to film with you, so..."

Ke Huo said this in a disorganized manner, and Jing Zuohuai could clearly sense his feelings towards her.

"I know you hate this method, but I really have no choice." Ke Huo had never been so humble.

"I'm going to be honest with you, but please don't ignore me from now on, okay?"

Jing Zuhuai sighed and touched his head to make him relax.

"I don't know what to say. You only confessed to me after Director Kang let it slip. I want to know, if he hadn't said it today, were you planning to keep it a secret from me?"

Ke Huo nodded. He didn't dare deny that he did have this idea.

"But what I hate most is others hiding things from me and lying to me." Jing Zuohuai said seriously.

Ke Huo panicked and tried to make amends but found that he couldn't say anything.

His eyes suddenly became moist, he was afraid. He was afraid that Jing Zuohuai would avoid him, he was afraid that he would no longer be his friend.

Jing Zuohuai looked at the scenery in the distance. "But no matter what, I am the biggest beneficiary here. I have no right to blame you. I am also a fan. In my opinion, it is just a way for you to get closer to your idol. I can understand your feelings."

He had lived this way too, secretly planning everything just to get closer to He Zhijin.

How can I, as someone like myself, have the qualifications to talk about the younger generation?

"Don't you dislike me? I'm no different from bringing money into the group."

Jing Zuohuai laughed. This kid actually knew how to bring money into the group.

"But you're capable. Others who want to bring in money don't even have the ability! And I've always seen everything you do. Although you're slow to get into a role and quick to get out of it, you're really good when you act opposite me. You understand things instantly even when I don't understand them. You're very talented."

"I..." Ke Huo's lips trembled slightly.

"Let's put this matter behind us. To be honest, I should thank you." Jing Zuohuai smiled, "You let me experience the feeling of being embraced."

After hearing his words, Ke Huo finally felt relieved. He hugged him and held him in his arms.

Ke Huo was half a head taller than Jing Zuohuai and was also a bit bigger than him. Jing Zuohuai wasn't short, but he looked a bit skinny compared to him.

"But I'm not that naive." He dared to say these words only under the influence of alcohol.

"I like you. It's not the kind of thing you like as an idol, but the kind of thing you like as a lover. I don't know if you've noticed, but I... I saw the interview where you openly supported the LGBT community."

"You said love has no definition. I also know that you reduced your pay to participate in a film or TV series with a same-sex theme. It's you who made me dare to express my feelings so openly."

Ke Huo hugged him tightly, he was afraid to see his disgusted expression.

"Besides, I got into this circle because of you. I love watching all the roles you play and I love seeing you shine in the areas you excel in."

Jing Zuohuai felt a little sad. This was also the reason why he fell in love with He Zhijin.

To be precise, it was He Zhijin who saved me when I was a student. At that time, it was just pure love.

But after spending more time together, my feelings for him gradually changed.

Like slowly sublimates into love.

"So can you give me a chance? I really like you."

"Sorry, I have someone I like." Jing Zuohuai said coldly.

Ke Huo was shocked and couldn't believe it. "W-what?"

"I have someone I like. I like him very much, very much." Jing Zuohuai took the cigarette box from him and took out a cigarette.

His smoke was thicker than his, and Jing Zuohuai felt a little choked.

He slowed his breathing and spoke calmly, "I've liked him for more than ten years, since I was in the third year of junior high school."

"Are you with him now?"

Jing Zuohuai shook his head. "The relationship has improved, but we're not together yet."

Ke Huo didn't understand what kind of person could make him like her for so long. And they weren't together... Did that mean he still had a chance?

"Brother Jing, is your studio still short of artists? I want to sign them." Ke Huo's thoughts were a little confused. He didn't know what he was doing. He only knew that if he didn't fight for it, he would have no chance.

He said, "I'm very cheap. I'm quite popular right now, so I should be able to make a profit for you."

Jing Zuohuai laughed. How could this child have such jumping thoughts?

He shook his head to decline. His family's company was better, bigger than his own, and he was just a studio with limited resources. Signing him in wouldn't be good for his career.

Besides, Jing Zuohuai didn't dare to sign him, he didn't have the capital to offend the prince of the entertainment industry.

"Xiao Ke, you're drunk." Jing Zuohuai said, "Let's go back. We've been out for too long."

"But......"

"Okay!" Jing Zuohuai interrupted him. He finished the cigarette in his hand, turned around and smiled.

"We are both unconscious today. Let's talk about it after we sober up."