Chapter 85 Provocation "I will look like you, just like the way you look..."

The dinner was held in the banquet hall of a hotel where the crew was staying, and a buffet was prepared for everyone to enjoy.

Director Lin Yiwei didn't have so many rules, allowing everyone to choose their seats freely and not to be polite.

Several people in the crew who were close to each other had spontaneously gathered together, chosen their meals and found a seat to sit down.

Qiao Zheng simply took a few pieces of fruit. Seeing that the sushi over there was good, she was about to go get some when two figures had already arrived in front of the sushi plate before her.

When Qiao Zheng saw the faces of the two people clearly, she was not surprised at all: Qiao Zhizheng and Xu Xiangwan.

Qiao Zhizheng had her back to her, so Qiao Zheng couldn't see her expression clearly. Xu Xiangwan, however, was facing her, smiling happily. "Qiao Zheng, which one do you want? I'll get it for you. This caviar is pretty good, with plump grains and a bright, translucent color. It's of excellent quality. Or maybe this snow crab sushi, which has a delicate, sweet texture and pairs well with lemon juice for a refreshing taste."

Xu Xiangwan took this opportunity to show Qiao Zheng her knowledge and understanding of the ingredients.

Qiao Zheng remained indifferent, but Qiao Zhizheng in front of her had a playful look on his face, watching her performance quietly.

Xu Xiangwan's smile remained unchanged as he looked at Qiao Zheng. "Qiao Zheng? Qiao Zheng?"

Qiao Zheng said calmly: "Qiao Zhizheng knows what I eat, she will get it."

Qiao Zheng turned to get the French baked snails. Qiao Zhizheng raised an eyebrow, picked up a plate of sea urchin sushi, and another plate of fried tempura. As she passed by Xu Xiangwan, she said lightly, "I'm not as knowledgeable as Miss Xu, but Qiao Zheng likes whatever I like. Maybe it's just telepathy."

What Qiao Zhizheng said was not wrong. She and Qiao Zheng were the same person and had the same taste. Qiao Zheng also liked what she liked.

To Xu Xiangwan, these words sounded like a naked provocation, yet she still insisted, "You've known each other for so long, of course you know her taste, but..."

Xu Xiangwan looked Qiao Zhizheng up and down. He felt a little dazed at this face that looked so similar to Qiao Zheng's. But upon closer inspection, he felt that their temperaments were different, distinctly different from Qiao Zheng's. He snorted coldly, "People's tastes aren't static. You think you understand her well, but it's only because she hasn't tried new food. Once she tastes something better, she'll realize how wrong her previous thinking was."

Not a single word mentioned Qiao Zhizheng, but every word was directed at Qiao Zhizheng.

Instead of the angry outburst Xu Xiangwan had imagined, Qiao Zhizheng held two plates and looked at her calmly, "You're anxious."

Xu Xiangwan turned around and walked away with a dark face.

But Qiao Zhizheng was so angry that she added after her, "You're really anxious."

Xu Xiangwan turned around and glared at Qiao Zhizheng fiercely.

Qiao Zhizheng smiled, and it was like a spring breeze. Unfortunately, the spring breeze turned into a cold winter wind in Xu Xiangwan's eyes, piercing Xu Xiangwan's heart like pine needles wrapped in frost. Xu Xiangwan walked quickly to Xu Ying, trying to get close to Qiao Zheng by using Xu Ying's identity as the male lead of the crew.

Xu Ying had no way to deal with his sister. She had grown up in a smooth sailing life and was spoiled to the point of being lawless. Perhaps because her material conditions were extremely satisfied, her spirit began to become depressed. The parents of the two siblings were busy with work, and their love became the material embodiment, surrounding Xu Xiangwan but failing to flow into her heart.

Xu Xiangwan's previous mental state made Xu Ying very worried, but his current mental state is even more worrying. She used to be in love and just wanted to live, but now she doesn't want to die. She is full of energy every day and wants to break up other couples and take advantage of the situation.

Xu Xiangwan was stubborn to the point of paranoia. She had to get whatever she set her eyes on. Although Xu Ying knew her behavior and thoughts were wrong, facing her sister who had finally regained her spirit, he sighed helplessly and half-heartedly agreed. "I don't know her well, so I'll only help you this once, just this once. Whether it works or not, don't ask me to do this for you again."

Xu Xiangwan nodded and hugged Xu Ying's arm, thinking that if there was a next time, Xu Ying would probably agree under her soft and hard persuasion and affection offensive. After all, she had never felt the love of her family since she was a child. Whether it was her father, mother or brother, they owed her this and they should help her.

Lin Yiwei knew about their relationship, so she specially arranged a small private room for Qiao Zheng and Qiao Zhizheng where no one would disturb them, leaving private space for the long-awaited couple.

Qiao Zheng thanked Lin Yiwei, who smiled and said, "These are all trivial matters. Just don't blame me for keeping you on set for so long."

The filming was supposed to take two or three months, but due to Lin Yiwei's "meticulous craftsmanship", it was extended by more than a month.

Qiao Zheng: "How could that be? I can't thank you enough for letting me play such a great role."

Lin Yiwei left with a satisfied smile.

At this moment, facing the various delicacies on the table, Qiao Zheng was not very enthusiastic about the food. After eating a little of each, she put down her fork, picked up the wine glass, and slowly tasted the red wine. Qiao Zhizheng naturally brought the abalone with skin injuries in front of her, and adhering to the principle of not wasting food, she slowly ate the food she had not finished.

Qiao Zheng raised the wine glass to her eyes and watched Qiao Zhizheng's face stretch, compress and deform. The angles and degrees of distortion varied, just like a funhouse mirror, making it bigger, smaller and weirder.

Looking at the playful Qiao Zheng, Qiao Zhizheng put down his silver fork, rested his elbows on the table, and held his face with his hands. "Qiao Zheng, is this fun?"

Qiao Zheng pretended to be nonchalant as she put the wine glass to her lips and looked at Qiao Zhizheng calmly, "Huh? What are you talking about?"

Qiao Zhizheng: ...

Qiao Zheng seems mature and reliable to outsiders, but whenever she is with Qiao Zhizheng, her childish side is always revealed inadvertently.

Qiao Zhizheng looked at her quietly for a few seconds, then burst out laughing. "Excuse me, how old is our Qiao Zheng this year?"

Hearing Qiao Zhizheng calling her childish, Qiao Zheng slowly blinked, her eyes pure and innocent, "Just turned eighteen."

Qiao Zhizheng, who was two or three years older than Qiao Zheng for no apparent reason: ...

Qiao Zhizheng was about to say something when Xu Xiangwan's voice suddenly interrupted from the doorway, her tone full of laughter, "Eighteen? With Qiao Zhizheng's current state, some people would believe she's sixteen. Are you interested in acting in a youth-themed movie? It would be a huge loss for your fans if you didn't."

Xu Ying spoke up for Xu Xiangwan, "If Miss Qiao Zheng is interested, I can introduce you. I have a good relationship with Director Wang Yue, and he just happens to have this project on hand."

Wang Yue specializes in commercial films. Whether they are well-received or not is another matter, but they are definitely popular. The novel themes contain a lot of melodrama, which is like old wine in new bottles. People can watch them while cursing. It can attract a large number of new fans for the leading actors and the pay is also high.

Qiao Zheng glanced at him calmly and said, "Thank you, but no thanks. I don't plan on acting anymore."

Xu Ying was a little surprised, and Xu Xiangwan was very shocked. She pointed at Qiao Zhizheng and said, "Did she ask you not to act? It's a shame that such a great talent like you is not in the entertainment industry."

Qiao Zheng was about to speak, but was calmed down by Qiao Zhizheng's look that said "Be patient, I'll handle it." Qiao Zheng lowered her eyes, gently shook the wine glass with her hand, and watched the ripples created by the wine.

Qiao Zhizheng stood up. She was almost a head taller than Xu Xiangwan. She looked down at her with a cold gaze. Her facial muscles, which were usually smiling, were tense. Her words were as cold as her personality. "Ms. Xu, in what capacity do you say this?"

"Friends? Fans? Or do you want to do something immoral..."

There were people watching around, and Qiao Zhizheng said "mistress" in a very light tone, but it sounded like thunder in Xu Xiangwan's ears.

Xu Xiangwan stepped back subconsciously, a stubborn force in her body keeping her feet firmly fixed on the spot. Xu Xiangwan's heart was filled with turmoil, she was both indignant and angry, and she felt guilty that her secret thoughts had been exposed.

Xu Ying stepped forward and blocked Xu Xiangwan behind him. "Ms. Qiao is also a girl. How can you be so rude to a girl and say such things?"

Qiao Zhizheng glanced at the half-open door of the private room and saw the curious eyes constantly looking in from the room. She folded her arms and sneered nonchalantly, "I will look at you the way you look at me."

Xu Ying's face darkened. "Qiao Zhizheng! My sister is just a fan of Qiao Zheng. You've twisted the admiration and worship that fans have for their idol into this. If this gets out, how will Qiao Zheng's fans view her? Apologize to my sister, and let this matter be over."

Qiao Zhizheng curled the corners of her lips slightly, "Okay..."

Qiao Zheng stood up and held Qiao Zhizheng's hand. Qiao Zhizheng felt the firm strength in her hand and leaned back slightly, letting go of some of her strength and leaning against Qiao Zheng. She smiled lazily and said, "You asked Xu Xiangwan to say it clearly here today - she has no romantic feelings for Qiao Zheng and she has never fantasized about being with her.

If she said the above, then I did misunderstand her, and I apologize."

Xu Ying subconsciously turned his head to look at Xu Xiangwan. Xu Xiangwan's eyes were red, his whole body was trembling, and he stared at Qiao Zhizheng with clenched teeth.

Qiao Zhizheng looked back with a smile on her face, feeling the arms around her waist. She didn't feel the slightest bit uncomfortable because of Xu Ying and Xu Xiangwan's disgusting behavior. Maybe she had felt that way before, but she knew clearly that Qiao Zheng would not be moved by it. Qiao Zhizheng didn't even bother to think about it, and her eyes showed the same indifference as Qiao Zheng's.

Xu Xiangwan said, "Qiao Zheng... can't you see me? We are so similar. I am the best for you. Qiao Zhizheng... she is not worthy."

Qiao Zheng leaned her head against Qiao Zhizheng's shoulder and spoke very gently, but this gentleness was directed at Qiao Zhizheng, not Xu Xiangwan, and it almost broke Xu Xiangwan's heart. "I only love her, and I will only be with her."

Xu Xiangwan couldn't control her emotions and quickly walked forward to slap Qiao Zhizheng. Qiao Zheng and Qiao Zhizheng pushed her away at the same time, and Xu Ying caught Xu Xiangwan who was retreating.

Xu Ying initially thought Qiao Zheng would give him, the male lead, some face, but he never expected that she would not give him any face at all. His initial indifference gradually turned into anger at having his face trampled underfoot. He said to Qiao Zheng, "Don't even think about making it in the entertainment industry anymore."

Qiao Zheng said expressionlessly, "Oh."

Xu Ying remembered that she had said she would no longer act, and turned to Qiao Zhizheng: "Don't even think about staying in the entertainment industry."

Qiao Zhizheng said expressionlessly: "Oh."

Xu Ying:!

Did these two people not take his words seriously? Did they not believe he didn't have the ability? Fine, he would teach them a lesson!

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