Since the final night, Shen Miaoyi and Sun Yufei have been incredibly busy, only managing to squeeze in a meal with Pei Xi.
For a period of time afterward, the two barely even exchanged a single word in the group chat.
Occasionally, I'll post a photo in the group chat; it's either during an interview or on my way to one.
In addition to that, there was a series of subsequent matters related to signing with a brokerage firm, leaving no time to rest.
Pei Xi hadn't seen the two of them for a long time.
When we met again, it was almost autumn.
During this period, the two released a new song and participated in a variety show.
It wasn't until she saw them on television again that Pei Xi suddenly realized that she also had connections in the entertainment industry.
Ever since Zhuang Tiantian and the others found out, they have been asking her to help them find out the gossip every now and then.
For example, whether the couple they ship is actually real, whether a favorite idol is single, or what the relationship is like between two rival fan groups that are at odds with each other.
Pei Xi also came to the dinner party that day with a mission.
While having dinner with Shen Miaoyi and Sun Yufei, she diligently asked them all the questions without missing a single one.
The two were open with each other and answered every question.
"One last question: have you seen the male lead of that really popular TV series recently?"
Pei Xi herself was curious about this question because she had been watching a TV series recently and kept seeing videos about the male lead. Apparently, he had a lot of scandals and there was a lot of negative information about him online, saying that he had a bad temper and was arrogant.
So Pei Xi was a little curious.
“What a coincidence! We just finished recording a show with him last night.” Sun Yufei took a sip of her drink. “I think he’s a really nice guy. He didn’t look down on us because we’re newcomers, and he even shared some good food with us.”
After she finished speaking, Shen Miaoyi frowned again and said, "I also think he's a pretty good person. I feel that many of those marketing accounts on the internet are spreading rumors, and there are probably quite a few competitors who are deliberately paying money to smear him."
Pei Xi nodded, agreeing that what she said made a lot of sense.
She sighed inwardly, thinking that Miaomiao had grown up and now knew about these tricks in the entertainment industry.
The three chatted about many other things, and by the time the dinner ended, it was already dark.
Shen Miaoyi and Sun Yufei left in a car belonging to their agency, and Pei Xi... her boyfriend came to pick them up.
Not long ago, Jiang Chengxin bought a car for daily commuting.
To be honest, there's not much to replace. He basically goes between his studio, his rented apartment, and the school every day, which isn't a big area. But Jiang Cheng thinks that a man still needs a car.
When I go out on dates with Pei Xi, I can't always take a taxi.
When Pei Xi walked out of the restaurant, she saw Jiang Cheng's car parked on the side of the road. He wasn't sitting in the car, but standing outside waiting for her.
He was wearing a denim jacket, the straight shoulder line and retro blue color making him look fresh and neat.
When he looked up and saw her, the night wind suddenly blew his hair, revealing his clear features.
The moment Pei Xi saw it, he was slightly infatuated again.
Hmm, she picked out these clothes.
He's really handsome.
As soon as she got in the car, Pei Xi couldn't wait to share the gossip she had just heard with him, and Jiang Cheng responded occasionally while driving.
When the topic turned to that male actor, Pei Xi said a few more words, lamenting how murky the entertainment industry was and how the male actor was being unfairly maligned.
Jiang Cheng did not respond; his profile remained silent, and he did not utter a word.
Pei Xi noticed the silence in the car and suddenly realized that he usually didn't care about these things and probably didn't even know who the actor was.
During rush hour, as the car entered the most congested section of the road, Jiang Cheng stepped on the brakes.
Then he turned his head to look at her and suddenly asked, "You like him?"
Pei Xi was visibly taken aback.
This was the first time she had heard Jiang Cheng speak in this tone.
It didn't sound cold, but it carried a hint of suppressed grievance and displeasure.
After a moment of silence in the car, Pei Xi deliberately asked, "Can't I like it?"
Jiang Cheng remained silent.
He just gripped the steering wheel tighter.
After a long pause, he gritted his teeth and whispered, "...No."
Pei Xi frowned, openly scrutinizing his face. "But your expression tells me that you don't seem to think that way."
Jiang Cheng looked away.
Pei Xi suddenly moved forward, raised her hand, cupped Jiang Cheng's face, and forced him to face her.
Then she said softly, "You seem to be saying one thing and meaning another, boyfriend."
Jiang Cheng looked down at her, his emotions laid bare, carrying a sense of self-abandonment as if everything had been seen through.
He was definitely saying one thing and meaning another.
He felt jealous when he heard Pei Xi talking about other men and standing up for him.
Uncontrollable jealousy.
But he knew he had no right to interfere with Pei Xi's preferences.
Because if he talks too much, Pei Xi might find it annoying.
He didn't want Pei Xi to be annoyed with him.
So no matter how painful it was, he could endure it.
Jiang Cheng's eyelashes fluttered twice. Pei Xi looked at him, sighed almost imperceptibly, and then said in a serious tone, "Boyfriend, I think I need to tell you something."
"If you feel uncomfortable, you can say so directly."
Jiang Cheng was taken aback.
Pei Xi continued to coax, "Think about it, if I heard you talking about other women or having other girls around, I would feel uncomfortable too, that's normal."
It's normal to be possessive of your lover, because love is inherently exclusive.
“I won’t,” Jiang Cheng blurted out suddenly. “I won’t do anything else.”
Pei Xi was startled.
Then she suddenly smiled and said with a hint of helplessness, "I was just using an analogy."
"I don't know," Jiang Cheng repeated.
A hint of determination and persistence appeared in his eyes.
Pei Xi looked at the seriousness in his eyes, her smile widened, and she subconsciously pinched his cheek, "Okay, I know you're not thinking about other girls."
She winked at him and assured him, "I don't like that actor. I was just gossiping, really."
Jiang Cheng nodded slightly.
Pei Xi added, "You're my boyfriend. If you're not feeling well, you have the right to say so. Just like if I'm not feeling well, I'll say so directly. We're equals."
Jiang Cheng's Adam's apple bobbed, and he felt a little hoarse.
He never actually asked for equality.
From the very beginning, he only hoped that Pei Xi could casually show him a little affection.
He will do everything to be good to her.
“However…” Pei Xi suddenly thought of something, frowned and pondered for a moment, “There is still some unfairness between us, because there is indeed another man in my heart.”
Jiang Cheng blinked, and then heard Pei Xi say with a smile, "It's that idiot Pei Zhi."
Jiang Cheng suddenly smiled.
He lowered his head, kissed Pei Xi's palm, and whispered, "There's nothing unfair about it."
There is never any unfairness in his eyes.
He never demanded that Pei Xi have only him in her heart.
As long as Pei Xi holds a place for him in her heart, he's already won.
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