Just as he was getting annoyed, his phone rang. It was Cui Xueling calling.
"Xue Ling..."
Xiao Qi's voice sounded extremely guilty when he answered the phone.
Because of guilt and being busy, he hadn't contacted her for a long time.
"Brother Xiao, congratulations on the huge success of your new drama."
On the phone, Cui Xueling's gentle voice rang out, but it only made him feel more guilty.
"I'm sorry, Xue Ling... I..."
"Brother Xiao, you don't need to apologize to me. Xue Ling doesn't blame you. How have you been lately... You haven't contacted me for a long time."
Cui Xueling's voice was filled with loneliness and grievance.
This is what Xiao Qi cares about most.
He knew something was off about him lately, and he was paying more and more attention to Jing Li. He had been keeping an eye on her in private because he wanted to figure out what made her so special.
However, as the relationship between Yu Jiashu and Yi Na in the drama heats up, he seems to gradually lose sight of the difference between the drama and reality. His dislike for her has lessened considerably, and he is paying more and more attention to her.
Although she has a cold personality, she never throws a tantrum. She is a good actress, gets along well with everyone, and is hardworking and resilient, completely different from the delicate Xue Ling...
In a subtle shift, he seemed to not only no longer dislike her, but even develop a bit of admiration for her!
He knew it was wrong, but observing her had become a habit, and he couldn't help but keep his gaze lingering on her...
The more Xiao Qi couldn't ignore Jing Li, the more he hated himself for it.
He clearly likes Cui Xueling, but lately... he rarely even thinks about Cui Xueling.
"Sorry, I've been quite busy lately."
After a long while, he finally managed to utter those words with difficulty.
"Brother Xiao, do you... like Jing Li?"
Noticing his perfunctory attitude, Cui Xueling suddenly asked a question.
"How is that possible!"
Xiao Qi was emotional and immediately denied it.
He is someone who gets easily immersed in a role. His curiosity about Jing Li stems from empathy for the character Yu Jiashu in the drama, and definitely not from Jing Li herself.
How could he possibly like such a despicable woman!
"Brother Xiao, don't be angry. I was just joking. You're a man of deep affection, how could you possibly fall for that kind of bad woman?"
Cui Xueling chuckled softly, trying to soothe him, but her hands involuntarily clenched into fists.
He was nervous, even a little guilty.
Even if he doesn't like Jing Li now, his impression of her has definitely changed.
In the past, he would call Jing Li a slut and a whore, always defending himself.
But throughout their conversation today, he hasn't mentioned Jing Li once!
What else could it be but a guilty conscience!
That bitch is a menace; she should never be allowed to live!
"How can you make jokes like that, Xue Ling? You know perfectly well that I only like you..."
Xiao Qi felt uneasy.
Doesn't she know how he treats her?
Why would you deliberately say something like that to hurt him?
His heart... aches too!
"I didn't mean to, Brother Xiao, please don't be angry with me, I'm so sorry, sob sob sob..."
Cui Xueling began to sob.
Xiao Qi's heart softened instantly, and he wished he could slap himself twice. How could he bear to make the person he cherished so much sad and cry?
"Xue Ling, I didn't mean to blame you. Don't cry, Brother Xiao was wrong, okay?"
Slowing down his tone, Xiao Qi began to coax her.
"I miss you, Brother Xiao... I want to see you, is that alright? We haven't seen each other in so long."
Choking back tears, Cui Xueling began to whine.
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