After lunch, today's program is recorded.
Xi Ming was standing at the entrance of the club saying goodbye to Zhuang Li.
"You go back first. I need to find my agent. He's the one who negotiated my contract. I'll come find you later with my luggage." Xi Ming instructed seriously, "You can only choose me, not anyone else. Remember?"
Zhuang Li curled the corners of his lips, his face full of cunning.
Seeing that his expression was not right, Xi Ming immediately said, "Don't ask me what to do if I don't remember."
Zhuang Li couldn't help laughing and sighed in his heart: "This silly guy seems to have become smarter."
7480: "Master, you have caused him psychological trauma."
Zhuang Li smiled gently, raised the trophy and said, "I'll wait for you."
"Okay." Xi Ming finally felt relieved and rubbed the little curly-haired boy's head.
Wan Annie parked the car on the side of the road and called Zhuang Li to go back.
Zhuang Li sat in the passenger seat, placed the trophy to his lips and kissed it, then waved, "See you this afternoon."
"See you in the afternoon." Xi Ming walked to the side of the car, bent down to look at the little curly-haired boy, his ears a little red.
He was jealous of the trophy and wanted the same treatment.
The car moved forward slowly, and Xi Ming also moved forward slowly.
Wan Anni looked at the two people who were reluctant to leave each other in the car and outside, and she didn't dare to step on the accelerator. She heard the sound of Chang Jinbo honking the horn behind her, and she said embarrassedly: "Xi Shen, we should go, I need to speed up!"
Xi Ming waved as he followed the car: "Goodbye."
Zhuang Li reached out and shook Xi Ming's index finger, tilting his head and saying with a smile, "Goodbye."
Xi Ming subconsciously held the little curly-haired boy's slender fingers.
They were just saying goodbye, but the two of them kept going back and forth endlessly.
Wan Annie held her forehead helplessly and said carefully, "I'm leaving, I'm speeding up, I'm stepping on the accelerator! You two should be careful."
Fearing that the car would suddenly accelerate and injure Curly, Xi Ming finally let go. He stopped following and instead stepped aside, waving his hand.
Wan Annie stepped on the accelerator and sped away.
Zhuang Li's head spun in the direction of Xi Ming until he could no longer see him. Then he looked ahead and sighed contentedly.
Xiao Liu, the cameraman sitting in the back seat, stared at the back of his head with admiration. Mr. Zhuang was truly sure-handed. He'd managed to get Xi Ming, someone so difficult to approach, in a single day, and even established a romantic relationship so quickly.
After I go back, I will show the video I recorded today to the director. I think he will be so excited that he will crow, right?
This couple is so well-matched, and they have a strong CP feeling in every aspect.
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On the other side, Xi Ming immediately went home to pack a large suitcase, and then took his agent to the Love House to discuss the contract.
Zhuang Li and the other two had returned long ago and were taking naps in their respective bedrooms.
As soon as the director finished watching the wonderful video brought back by Xiao Liu, Xi Ming walked into the work booth side by side with his agent.
The two parties quickly finalized the contract.
The director, feeling secretly pleased, turned on the video recorder and interviewed Xi Ming: "What made you suddenly change your mind and come to participate in the recording after you categorically rejected us?"
Xi Ming crossed his legs, resting his hands on either side of the sofa, his posture wide and his tone quite carefree: "Because I fell in love with Zhuang Li at first sight, and I want to pursue him. If I had met him earlier, I might have come a long time ago."
He is not shy about his feelings.
"Then do you know the rumors about him on the Internet?" the director asked a sharp question.
"What rumor?" Xi Ming had already forgotten what his assistant had told him about the weird guest last time.
The director handed a tablet to Xi Ming, on which were displayed Han Kun's blog post and a post by netizens exposing Zhuang Li's fraud.
Xi Ming frowned and read it carefully, his face gloomy.
When his fingertips stopped sliding, the director asked, "Do you understand now? Are your feelings for Zhuang Li still the same?"
He secretly worried for Xi Ming. If this person backed off because of online gossip, what a great marriage opportunity would he miss out on? Their production team truly couldn't find another blind date with Mr. Zhuang's excellent conditions.
It is said that Xi Ming has a very hot temper. He once beat a foreigner to his knees and begged for mercy because of racial discrimination. He must be the kind of person who can't tolerate any sand in his eyes.
The director opened his mouth, wanting to remind him not to take others' opinions too seriously, but he held back. He knew Mr. Zhuang had concerns about not revealing his identity until now. He wanted to set aside all external conditions and find a lover who loved simply for love's sake.
Han Kun failed to withstand Mr. Zhuang's test, can Xi Ming?
Xi Ming put down the tablet, stared into the director's eyes, and said slowly, "I don't believe a single word of this article or these so-called hard evidences."
The director's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and he quickly asked, "Why? Do you mind?"
"It's just a bunch of nonsense, why should I mind it?" Xi Ming asked with a frown.
The director pressed on: "How do you know it's nonsense? Netizens have dug up a lot of evidence."
Xi Ming pointed at the tablet and said, "I don't believe what others say," then pointed at his heart and said, "I only believe in my feelings. The Zhuang Li in the blog post—"
He handed the tablet to the director and shook his head, saying, "The Zhuang Li I met is completely different from the one I met. I don't care what others say. I only believe in my own judgment."
The director further asked, "In your opinion, what kind of person is Zhuang Li? Why do you trust him so much?"
Xi Ming put down his crossed legs, sat upright, and said in a serious tone: "I have only met him once and don't know much about his past. But to understand a person, you don't need to ask about his past, you only need to feel his present.
“Have you ever seen a big cat?
"I once hiked in the African grasslands for over a month and saw many big cats. They have a habit of teasing their prey. Even though they could kill them with one strike, they prefer to watch their prey struggle to death.
"When big cats are happy, they will stretch out their claws and push their prey, as if to say: Run away, I won't catch you. But when the prey actually runs forward, they will pounce on it like lightning and bite the prey's neck fiercely.
"They can make their prey's hearts race and feel uneasy; they can also make their prey feel like heaven one moment and hell the next. They are very mean and very naughty."
At this point, Xi Ming pressed his chest and smiled helplessly. He was the prey.
The director asked, "What's the relationship between Big Cat and Zhuang Li?"
Xi Ming raised his eyes and looked across at the other side. Instead of answering, he asked, "Do you know why big cats like to tease their prey like this?"
"Why?" the director asked.
"Because all the herbivores on this grassland are their prey. They have no natural enemies, they are very powerful, and they can live freely and unrestrained."
Xi Ming chuckled softly and said slowly, "And I see this kind of freedom and unrestrainedness in Zhuang Li. It's the composure that only belongs to the strong."
Xi Ming pointed at the tablet in the director's hand and denied it. "This blog post and these so-called skin-exploitation posts describe a dog, and a pet dog that has no ability to survive independently. He can only survive on the money of others. He can only find his own value in others' likes and attention. He is so weak and pitiful."
Xi Ming shook his head and concluded, "I can't associate the word 'pitiable' with Zhuang Li. I trust my own judgment, so I don't believe a single word of what I see online."
The director really wanted to put down his tablet and applaud Xi Ming. They'd only met once, and yet he understood Mr. Zhuang so thoroughly!
He fully deserves Mr. Zhuang's fanatical love.
So, how can those who have achieved great success in their respective fields be so easily influenced by public opinion? Without the ability to think independently, they would not have reached their current positions.
These two people are really a perfect match!
The chief director extended his hand and said with a smile, "Mr. Xi, welcome aboard."
Xi Ming shook the director's hand tightly and asked, "Are you still in need of investment?"
Chief Director: “…” This sounds so familiar!
"Yes." He nodded excitedly.
"I'll invest 20 million in you." Xi Ming took out a checkbook and a pen.
The very knowledgeable director asked: "...What are your requirements for editing?"
Xi Ming quickly filled in the numbers. "My fans are a bit fanatical, so I don't want Zhuang Li to get hurt while dating me. I ask that you portray me as a persistent pursuer when editing, and don't include any footage of Zhuang Li actively approaching me. I was the one who fell in love with him first, and I was the one who pursued him first. If fans have any complaints, they can vent to me. Zhuang Li must be the best in your shots."
Chief Director: “…” Damn! These two are a perfect match!
What were Zhuang Li’s requirements for editing?
You have to capture the best side of him—is that the message?
Xi Ming repeated the same thing. Why are these two still filming a dating variety show? They should just get married!
The director nodded repeatedly in agreement, then rubbed his hands while waiting for the warm check.
"According to what you said, Zhuang Li, who has a very strong mental state, should not be afraid of being attacked by your fans. Your concerns seem to be unnecessary." The director reminded.
"Whether he will be afraid or not is not my concern. I only know that it is my responsibility to protect him." Xi Ming handed over the check.
After receiving the check, the director looked at it over and over again, and sighed silently: Twenty million is a heavy burden!
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At the same time, Chang Jinbo dragged a huge suitcase and knocked on Zhuang Li's door.
"What are you doing?" Zhuang Li raised his eyebrows.
"I want to move back and live with you." Chang Jinbo rushed into the house with his head lowered.
Zhuang Li lifted one foot, propped it against the door frame, and whispered with a smile, "Sorry, the bed next to mine has been reserved."
Chang Jinbo stood stiffly at the door, his eyes red, and said aggrievedly, "Zhuang Li, I don't believe you can't see that I like you."
"I only saw you forcing a smile in front of me, but flirting with Meng Lan behind my back. Your love is too cheap and too ethereal, I don't want it." Zhuang Li shook his head and refused decisively.
7480: "Master, you've got a four-bet! Respect!"
Zhuang Li: "..."
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