Chapter 73 See you next Monday...?

Jiang Luo is like a rebellious teenager right now.

It's like a kite about to break free of its string, drifting away into the distance.

Without much expression, Jiang Luo simply hummed in agreement.

Lin Heng's shock was hidden beneath his calm expression.

This was the first time he had heard Jiang Luo say she liked him.

He suddenly felt a sense of panic; it seemed that his Luo Luo was about to leave him.

"Does he like you?" Lin Heng's eyes were sharp. "I mean, does he really like you? Or is he just promoting ACAI? Do you know that because your CP is so popular, YB's ACAI sold 100 million yuan as soon as it was launched? Of course he'll treat you well; that's all hard-earned money."

"No!" Jiang Luo vehemently denied, disagreeing with Lin Heng's statement. "He gained a lot of fans on variety shows, not just because of our CP. He... he's just a wonderful boy, polite, considerate, meticulous, smart, and hardworking. Besides, creating a CP benefits both of us, not just him."

Lin Heng's brows furrowed even deeper, every word dripping with anger as he sneered, "Yeah! Just like you and Xu Jingyan back then! Your CP became a huge hit, then you turned around and stabbed them in the back, purging your fans and turning your CP fans into her personal fans. You've already been hurt once, are you going to fall into the same trap twice?"

“Then…” Jiang Luo wanted to say that it might not have been Xu Jingyan who did it.

But she remembered what Xu Jingyan said at the ACAI press conference, in front of the sink.

"Luo Luo, there are some things I can't control."

What are those things?

What role did she play in those events?

Xu Jingyan did not give Jiang Luo a reasonable explanation.

Therefore, Jiang Luo couldn't bring herself to say it.

It's Xu Jingyan, right?

Actually, I had my own suspicions, didn't I?

It's just... a way of deceiving myself.

“He Ziyan is different,” Jiang Luo said again, her voice lower.

She wasn't very confident either.

During the filming of "Twin Lotuses", she and Xu Jingyan were also very close.

Just like now, that's how she and He Ziyan are.

She admitted that during the thrilling ride and under the romantic fireworks, she fell for him.

She also admitted that her so-called "having a good feeling" was just a subtle way of expressing that she liked him.

But can she really guarantee that he won't be the next Xu Jingyan?

Taking a breath, before Lin Heng could deliver another lesson, Jiang Luo said first, "I understand what you mean. I will keep my distance from He Ziyan."

She had only known He Ziyan for a week, while she had been with Lin Heng for six years. She could judge for herself which was more important.

With the ferocity gone, Lin Heng revealed a satisfied smile, "This is the sensible Luo Luo I know."

Jiang Luo turned her head to look out the window, but did not reply, her expression blank.

The roadside scenery flashed by quickly, and at the end of the long street, the sun was slowly rising.

-

The audition went smoothly.

Although the other party did not sign a contract on the spot, they expressed great appreciation for Jiang Luo's acting skills.

They don't have many actors to begin with, so this time they're practically guaranteed to get them.

"I'll just take you back," Lin Heng suggested on the return trip. "Anyway, it's fine to leave those things there. Just stay for a day and then come back."

That's correct.

It's more convenient to leave things there.

But Jiang Luo still wanted to go back.

A voice inside me is screaming.

go back.

Perhaps I will meet He Ziyan.

Perhaps, He Ziyan is waiting for her.

Even though they hadn't made an agreement.

If He Ziyan doesn't come next week, then perhaps I'll never have the chance to see him again.

So, give yourself one last chance to indulge.

"I left something in the cabin and I'd like to go back and get it," Jiang Luo said calmly.

The essence of lying lies in its ordinariness.

Lin Heng didn't ask any further questions and told the driver, "Go to the cabin first."

It was 5 p.m. when we arrived.

The sky was just before it got dark, its color a bluish-green.

Through the car window, one could see the lights still on in the small house in the distance, and Jiang Luo clenched her fists tightly.

After parking the car, she opened the door, said "Wait for me here," and ran over quickly.

He Ziyan is here.

In the dim yellow light, He Ziyan sat on the sofa, reading a book.

A smile spread across Jiang Luo's lips as she slowed her pace and pushed open the door.

"you……"

"you……"

The two spoke in unison.

He Ziyan closed the book, stood up, and said, "You go first."

Jiang Luo approached, bracing her legs against the coffee table for support. "Why are you still here?"

"I've been waiting for you," He Ziyan readily admitted.

Jiang Luo pursed her lips.

"Did your audition go well?" He Ziyan asked.

Jiang Luo nodded vigorously, "Not bad."

Silence again.

After a slight hesitation, He Ziyan finally asked again, "It's getting dark. Do you want to ride the Ferris wheel?"

"I..." Just as Jiang Luo was about to agree, she glanced at Lin Heng outside the door, who was staring at her expressionlessly, like a school dean catching students who were dating too early.

Lowering her head, Jiang Luo shook her head and said weakly, "I'm not going."

"Okay." He Ziyan was a little disappointed, but not much.

Ji Bei once taught him the ultimate secret to pursuing girls: you have to be thick-skinned.

As the master strategist once said: Don't be afraid of failure, failure is inevitable.

"Next time, there will be another chance."

He couldn't put too much pressure on Jiang Luo, otherwise the little kitten would be so scared that it would shrink back into its den.

next time.

When was that?

Will there be a next time?

Jiang Luo hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

He Ziyan sensed something was amiss: "Is there anything you want to tell me?"

Looking around, the cameras were still there, flashing red lights, indicating that they were still recording.

Jiang Luo tentatively asked, "See you next Monday...?"

Be very careful.

So that's what you wanted to ask.

He Ziyan's heart soared.

Ji Bei's method worked.

Jiang Luo was genuinely worried that he would withdraw from the variety show recording.

So... will she be sad because she can't see him?

So... was she gradually won over?

Despite his inner smugness, He Ziyan's face remained calm. "If you want, I'll be here."

Jiang Luo stood there pondering: I think... so... you'll be there... right?

Holding the book, He Ziyan walked past with a flourish, waving his hand: "Let's go."

When the two parted ways in front of the cottage, it was already completely dark. He Ziyan escorted Jiang Luo all the way to the car.

As the car door closed, He Ziyan waved and said, "Luo Luo, see you next Monday!"

Jiang Luo beamed and peered at him through the car window, "Mmm!"

Lin Heng coldly said, "Drive!"

With a "whoosh," the car started and drove away from the cabin.

He Ziyan remained motionless for a long time until the car disappeared from sight.

-

The He family.

"Hey!"

As soon as He Ziyan arrived at his doorstep, Ji Bei jumped out from around the corner.

Despite being startled, He Ziyan was in a great mood, and his expression remained unchanged.

"Dude! That one-day date was pretty good, you did a great job!" Ji Bei couldn't help but gossip.

He Ziyan unlocked the door and said smugly, "Ninety-nine points."

"What?"

The scoring process wasn't broadcast live, so Ji Bei was unaware of it.

As they entered, He Ziyan added, "Luo Luo said she would give this date a score of 99 out of 100."

With a 99% success rate on the date, He Ziyan was now smugly pleased with himself, feeling like he was getting a 100% success rate.

With a pout, Ji Bei followed closely behind, saying, "I think you're getting too cocky!"

After changing into slippers, He Ziyan went to the kitchen, poured himself a glass of water, and before drinking it, he unabashedly said, "Basic operation."