"Thank you, Brother Si, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to watch my live stream and promote my new drama. However, I still need to return the gifts to you today."

Mo Jingfei politely and courteously edited and sent the text message.

"No need, this amount of money is nothing, consider it support for your career. However... if you really feel bad, we can do it another way."

Si Shao guided Mo Jingfei step by step into the ending he had envisioned.

"Brother Si, just tell me, as long as it's within my power."

Mo Jingfei thought for a moment. For people of their social class, today's share was indeed nothing. Now that she knew his identity, there was no need to keep worrying about it.

There will be many more opportunities to reciprocate in the future.

"It's nothing serious, just treat me to a meal when you have time."

"Just for a meal? Wouldn't Brother Si be losing out?" The text was followed by three mischievous smiling emojis.

"It's alright, congratulations on the premiere of your new drama, may it be a huge success in ratings."

"Thank you for your kind words, Brother Si. I'll treat you to a meal another day."

After putting down his phone, Si Shao revealed a smug look, thinking that a million dollars for a meal was really worth it!

But while feeling smug, he also felt a bit annoyed. He should have spent a few more millions more on gifts, so he could have arranged a few more meals together!

On the weekend, Mo Jingfei finished work early and tentatively sent a message to Si Shao: "Brother Si, are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner."

When he received the text message, Si Shao was clearly busy with work, practically running around, but he still managed to reply, "I have time."

"Okay, see you tonight."

Si Shao glanced at the text message on his phone, then at his assistant standing in front of him, and said, "You take care of the rest of the work. I have something to do, so I'm leaving now."

"clear."

After his boss left, the assistant looked worried and sighed inwardly that tonight would be another sleepless night!

Heavens above! If this keeps up, not only will I go bald, but when will I ever get a wife?!

However, as an employee, and especially one working alongside the boss, faced with such a considerable salary, one can't help but silently cheer oneself on, saying, "Overtime makes me happy!!!"

On the other hand, the two who came out to eat alone were sitting in a barbecue restaurant, looking a little reserved.

Once all the dishes were served, considering Mo Jingfei's current status as a public figure, Si Shao declined the help from the restaurant staff and instead grilled the meat for Mo Jingfei himself.

While grilling the meat, he tried to find topics to chat with Mo Jingfei.

The meat on the grill, roasting over charcoal, emitted an enticing aroma. Si Shao placed the roasted meat into Mo Jingfei's bowl: "Feifei, try it and see if it's good."

"Thank you." After taking a bite, Mo Jingfei couldn't help but nod in praise: "Brother Si, it's delicious! I didn't know you had such skills in grilling meat."

"I didn't do anything special, I just controlled the heat perfectly when grilling the meat. Feifei, eat more if you like it, it's heartbreaking to see you so thin."

Si Shao continued grilling the meat, but his words warmed Mo Jingfei's heart. She had been strictly controlling her weight while filming to look good on camera.

Normally, only her family members would tell her to eat more and take care of her health.

"If I eat too much, I won't look good on camera. If I don't look good on camera, no one will ask me to act," Mo Jingfei said in a slightly joking tone.

"That's because they have bad taste. If they encounter a director with bad taste, it's better not to make the film at all."

For some reason, Mo Jingfei felt that when he said those words, he inexplicably gave off a domineering CEO vibe.

Mo Jingfei sat opposite him, watching him flip the food on the grill with tongs. His exposed arm showed well-defined muscles, and she could clearly feel the masculine charm he exuded.

Although he is not eighteen years old, time seems to have left no trace on his face.

This caused Mo Jingfei to completely change her perception of the man in front of her.

"Feifei, I'm a man, after all. If you keep staring at me like that, I can't take it anymore."

Si Shao's prompting voice made Mo Jingfei blush slightly, feeling a little embarrassed: "Um... I didn't mean to."

"It's alright."

"Brother Si, has anyone ever told you that you are very good-looking? If you entered the entertainment industry, you would definitely become a superstar of the highest caliber."

Since entering the entertainment industry, she has seen all kinds of handsome men.

But Si Shao's handsomeness is the kind of rugged handsomeness that doesn't need any makeup or styling.

"It's not as exaggerated as Feifei said." Si Shao tried his best to suppress the corners of his mouth. He was obviously very happy inside, but he still pretended to be calm on the surface.

"Everything I said is the absolute truth, heaven and earth can bear witness," Mo Jingfei said casually, taking a sip of her cola.

"If that's the case, then do I fit Feifei's aesthetic preferences?"

After this question was raised, the dinner table fell silent for a moment.

"Just kidding, don't mind it. Are you full?"

"I'm full, I'll go pay the bill," Mo Jingfei said, picking up her phone and getting up.

Unexpectedly, the next second, Young Master Si spoke up: "I've already bought it."

"Huh? When did this happen? Didn't we agree that I'd treat Brother Si to dinner? How could I let you pay!"

"How can I let a girl pay for dinner? If word gets out, what will become of my reputation?" Si Shao chuckled, a complex emotion in his eyes.

"This is different."

“Then… next time we eat out, Feifei will pay the bill.” Si Shao’s tone was a little cautious and tentative, because he was unsure whether Mo Jingfei would agree.

"It's a deal then, you're not allowed to take it from me next time."

"It's a deal."

Upon receiving a positive answer, he felt a sense of relief, mixed with a touch of smugness.

After today, the relationship between the two became slightly more familiar. They were no longer just people in each other's friend lists, and now they could chat occasionally.

It took Si Shao several months to go from occasionally chatting to exchanging messages every day.

Over the past few months, Si Shao has not been in a hurry to make things happen. Instead, he wants to leave a good impression on her, hoping to gradually get to know her and let everything fall into place naturally...

But plans always change, and a sudden phone call shattered all his plans.