Do it, do it in a big way
"No, if you discuss with the director and others about changing the play and giving gifts, then everyone will know about it!" Qi Jixin finally came to his senses and his mind started working.
Bing Jie had a lot of fun teasing her and didn't mind teasing her again, "Yeah, but it doesn't matter."
Qi Jixin almost laughed at his carefree attitude. She asked why he said that, but Bing Jie shrugged, stood up, walked towards her, and sat down on the same sofa with her. He then continued, "We've already filmed so much of the show, and the publicity has already spread. They still want to change the male lead? Impossible."
Qi Jixin gave him a thumbs up, but was obviously a little uncomfortable with his approach. She took the opportunity to adjust her sitting position and quietly moved a little away from him.
Bing Jie put away his joking demeanor and became serious: "You don't have to be afraid of me. I'm not a stalker-like fan. I just admire your acting skills, so I seized this opportunity to work with you."
These words acted as a sedative for Qi Jixin. For a few seconds, she was actually worried about her personal safety. However, she couldn't be completely reassured. She secretly decided to ask Sister Zhuo to investigate this person. Only by knowing the inside story could she feel completely at ease.
"So that's how it is. Then I can't accept your gift." She no longer hesitated. In fact, she didn't hesitate because of the gift. What made her hesitant was the word "I like you".
"Why?" Bing Jie was confused. He had always liked giving her gifts, and the meaning behind this necklace was most in line with their current relationship, so he chose to give her this gift today.
He wanted to tell Qi Jixin that she should just stand there and wait like the main diamond, and he would go find her. But now she actually refused to accept it? This made Bing Jie a little discouraged.
"We should always keep our distance from our fans, right? Besides, even though we earn a lot, your gift is still too expensive. I can't accept it."
Bing Jie thought of a response in the blink of an eye. First, he had to put himself in the right position in her heart, and secondly, let her accept the gift.
"Before, I was considered a fan of yours, but only in the admiring sense. After spending a lot of time with you, I now truly like you. So, can't you even accept a gift from a suitor?" Seeing that she looked a little shaken, Bing Jie added, "I've been doing business since I retired from the entertainment industry. This really isn't a big deal. How about I give you something more expensive someday?"
"No, no, no!" Qi Jixin immediately shook her head and waved her hands, politely refusing to be misunderstood as asking for something. She was really in a dilemma. Bing Jie didn't want to see her embarrassed, so he made a simple plea: "So you should just accept this necklace, okay?"
He took out the gift box from his coat, took out the necklace, hung it between them, and looked at her sincerely. Qi Jixin then nodded and let him help her put on the necklace.
"I don't ask you to be close to me, but at least, don't stay away from me, okay?" These were his true words, and the only extravagant hope he dared to say out loud.
Qi Jixin looked at his cautious look and suddenly felt a little heartbroken. She met his sincere eyes and gave him a hug. Bing Jie gently stroked her back and wanted to hug her with all his strength, but was afraid of pressing on her wound, so he could only return a hug that was as gentle as it could be.
In the end, habit overcame everything. She tilted her head and buried it in his neck. Her fluttering eyelashes touched his skin, just like caressing Bing Jie's heart, which made his heart beat fast. So, he lowered his head and kissed her cheek.
Thinking that this kind of intimacy was the norm for them, Bing Jie's eyes became moist. He was just relieved that every next step would bring them closer to each other.
Bing Jie repeated in his heart the oath he had made countless times. This time, he would really protect her and never let her suffer because of him.
Qi Jixin did not sleep well that night, and she complained to Sister Zhuo early the next morning.
"Maybe this necklace is too heavy and it made me breathless, so I didn't sleep well, tsk."
At the end, she even pretended to click her tongue. Seeing her happy look as she admired the necklace in the mirror, Sister Zhuo couldn't help laughing out loud, but she still couldn't stop "criticizing" her words.
"Really? Then take it off and I'll keep it for you—" As she was about to take action, Qi Jixin nimbly turned around to avoid her hand and shook her finger in rejection: "How can this be! I can still bear this hardship."
Sister Zhuo wrinkled her nose in disdain, then immediately became serious: "By the way, when are you going to tell him that you like him?" Obviously, this question is not important, Sister Zhuo thought to herself, anyway, she had already told Bing Jie a long time ago...
"At the very least, you have to wait until you find out his background. Is he really as he says? What if he's a pervert?"
Sister Zhuo quickly agreed. She had actually forgotten about this matter. The investigation results would definitely be correct, otherwise Bing Jie might come after her to kill her.
Two days passed like that. Bing Jie couldn't stand her polite yet distant behavior anymore, so he asked Qiu Hongbo to compile an investigation file and send it to Xuan Jiazhuo. After receiving the email, Sister Zhuo sent Bing Jie an emoticon of raising her hand and saluting, and then forwarded the email to Qi Jixin to reap the benefits.
During the break during dinner, Qi Jixin talked about the file with Sister Zhuo, and she praised it highly.
"Of course, Sister Zhuo. Your professional skills have improved dramatically. The documents are clear and detailed. You can switch to being a private detective."
The compliments that usually pleased her very much sounded harsh to Xuan Jiazhuo today. But when she thought carefully about the elites under Bing Jie, she felt relieved. Why should she argue with these professionals?
"Are you relieved, ancestor? Is it time to confront the truth?" Sister Zhuo was anxious for her to confront the truth. The biggest reason was that Bing Jie always came to ask her about this, which put her under a lot of pressure.
After the showdown, it's good for all three of them.
Qi Jixin nodded and then shook her head: "He gave me such an expensive gift, I should give something in return, right? This matter cannot be so hasty, we need to think it over carefully."
Sister Zhuo really wanted to shake her shoulders and ask her what she was up to... But she hadn't been a hooligan for many years, and this wild behavior no longer suited her.
"Believe me, if you just say you like him, this guy... he just doesn't have a tail. If he did, it would definitely be up in the air."
Qi Jixin was quite skeptical, but Sister Zhuo exaggerated the situation, saying that Bing Jie looked heartbroken these past few days and couldn't wait for her to make a long-term plan. Qi Jixin was persuaded, but still hesitantly asked, "So, what if we were together?"
"What to do?"
“What if I get exposed?”
Sister Zhuo was amused by her foresight. What else could she do? Given her husband's style, he would have handled the matter with great fanfare. But since she still didn't know Bing Jie's identity, all Sister Zhuo could do now was to comfort her as best she could.
"Don't worry, you're already 25 or 26, and having a partner is not a big deal. I'll help you with all the public relations, okay?" By the way, she was flattering herself.
Qi Jixin was now completely relieved. She nodded solemnly and looked at Sister Zhuo with almost starry eyes, saying that she didn't know how to thank her.
Sister Zhuo waved her hand and told her that there was no need to be polite between relatives. She just hoped that Qi Jixin could be happy again as soon as possible. She had made a lot of money because Qi Jixin returned to the entertainment industry, so she was just waiting to see her get back on track so that she could live a richer retirement life.
In order to keep the mystery, Sister Zhuo did not tell Bing Jie that Qi Jixin decided to give him a definite response today. Even when Qi Jixin asked Bing Jie out and Bing Jie looked at her, Sister Zhuo still put on a look of deep hatred and resentment. Seeing Bing Jie leave as if facing a great enemy, Sister Zhuo was so happy.
The security system of the entire mountain villa complex is very good, so even if two hot stars walk side by side on the street, there will be no danger. As for whether someone is secretly photographing them, Bing Jie is not worried at all. He is now able to attack and defend.
If she and I are in love, then being secretly photographed and exposed is no big deal; if she decides to draw a line between us today, I can just say that it is for the TV shooting needs, anyway, I will never make it difficult for her.
The two of them walked side by side on a quiet road surrounded by trees, walking slowly along the dark road. Qi Jixin really didn't know where the road led to, but Bing Jie knew it very well, but he didn't think they could reach the villa on the top of the mountain.
"I still want to say it again, thank you for the necklace you gave me." Qi Jixin was wearing a plain white long dress, and the ribbons on her shoulders were blown up by the autumn wind from time to time. Bing Jie said you're welcome, and asked her with concern if she was cold.
Qi Jixin looked down at the coat hanging on his arm and said with a smile, "I'll tell you if it's cold. Didn't you bring me some clothes?" She thought to herself that she was very excited and her blood was boiling, but she was not cold at all.
Seeing how excited she was, Bing Jie could probably guess what she was going to say, but he chose to pretend not to know and just chatted with her as they walked. The two of them talked about everything from the types of trees on the roadside to the decoration of a certain house. In short, they talked about everything, but they didn't touch on the most crucial part.
It was like someone going for the meat filling, but taking small bites along the edge of the bun, never getting to the heart of it. Of course, Qi Jixin was mentally preparing himself, while Bing Jie just waited silently.
He knew very well that Qi Jixin was usually very bold, but when it came to matters of the heart, she was always very cautious. Therefore, her sincerity was always a treasure that Bing Jie could not ask for.
"Remember what you said two days ago?"
She stopped and looked at Bing Jie seriously. Although the two of them had said a lot that night, Bing Jie still understood what she meant. "Well, I beg you not to alienate me."
Qi Jixin took a deep breath and told him regretfully, "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you." Bing Jie frowned and froze for a moment, then lowered his eyes and nodded, muttering, "It's okay, I understand..."
Even though he knew it might be fake, he was still heartbroken. Seeing him so lonely, Qi Jixin suddenly panicked. She immediately took Bing Jie's hand and quickly confessed to him: "I was just teasing you, don't be so sad! I mean, I won't stay away from you."
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