Su Xi had just finished the event and was about to return to the Zhou family home when she suddenly received a call from Fu Yu.
"Boss, your junior brother is trying to contact you everywhere. He just called me."
Her junior brother?
Su Xi searched her memory for this identity. She used to have a fellow disciple, but they hadn't been in contact since she disappeared three years ago.
Why would she suddenly contact her out of the blue?
"What's up?"
He wants to ask you for a favor.
“I’ve already retired from the entertainment industry, let him find someone else.”
Su Xi refused to help.
Three years ago, after taking over Fengxiang Pavilion, she had no choice but to retire and live a quiet life as an ordinary person in the shadows.
This identity, though controversial, is disliked by fans.
Instead, it provided her with a protective umbrella, better concealing the identity of the Thousand Nights Pavilion Master.
Now, how could she possibly take the risk for a mere junior brother?
"Only you can help with this," Fu Yu said helplessly.
Su Xi toyed with her car keys, raising an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
"It's still because of Qiao Xing. Boss, you would never believe it, your junior brother has a thing with Qiao Xing. He came to me asking you to help Qiao Xing."
"I could tell that Xu Lang was deeply in love. As soon as I refused, he cried and begged me, saying that if Qiao Xing was ruined, he wouldn't want to live either."
Su Xi pinched the bridge of her nose.
Xu Lang must have a brain fart.
You actually fancy someone like Qiao Xing?
He even threatened to kill himself over a woman?
Su Xi remained resolute, "Then let's not live anymore, let's retire from the entertainment industry together with Qiao Xing."
“I told him the same thing, and he’s really ruthless. The next second, he posted a statement on Qiao Xing’s WeChat Moments, directly exposing your identity.”
"What statement?"
"Wait, I'll forward it to you."
Not long after, Su Xi received a photo on her phone. When she opened it, she was so angry that she laughed.
Xu Lang is not just brainless, he's practically a hopeless romantic.
They were taken advantage of and even helped the other person count the money.
What an idiot.
In his statement, Xu Lang admitted his relationship with Xinglan and also acknowledged that he was dating Qiao Xing. He stated that all the trending topics circulating online were fabricated and should not be taken seriously.
The thing celebrities fear most is going public with their relationship, as it can easily lead to a loss of fans and damage their careers.
Xu Lang's actions have ruined his future.
Su Xi had a headache. Xu Lang was someone she had mentored, and she had put a lot of effort into him over the years. He also had great potential for development.
If it's really ruined, all her previous efforts will have been in vain.
"I reckon Xu Lang is really infatuated with Qiao Xing. If you don't step in, boss, Xu Lang might really do something foolish for Qiao Xing's sake."
While Fu Yu was still browsing the trending topics, Xu Lang stood up to speak for Qiao Xing at this moment, which was tantamount to becoming cannon fodder.
If public opinion continues to develop, Xu Lang's career will be completely ruined.
Su Xi looked outside and saw a steady stream of tourists, most of whom were holding mobile phones and looking down at something.
Su Xi has good hearing and clearly heard them discussing Xu Lang and Qiao Xing.
That's all.
There's no need to drag Xu Lang into this for Qiao Xing.
"Find some time to properly counsel Xu Lang and tell him to keep his distance from Qiao Xing."
Xu Lang is simple and kind-hearted. During Su Xi's most difficult year, it was Xu Lang who told her jokes every day to cheer her up and relieve her stress.
That's why she instructed the company to promote Xu Lang.
This child did not disappoint her; with outstanding acting skills and abilities, he quickly rose to the top tier of celebrities in just a few years.
Su Xi never expected that Xu Lang would get involved with Qiao Xing.
"Temporarily remove the trending topic, and while you're at it, investigate how Xu Lang and Qiao Xing met, and how far their relationship has progressed."
"good."
After hanging up the phone, Su Xi started the gas and left the film set.
In the morning, Shen Xian sent her a message saying that she had some urgent business to attend to and needed to go on a business trip. When Su Xi returned home, the huge villa was empty.
When the maid saw her return, she poked her head out from the kitchen and said, "Miss, please rest for a while. The food will be ready soon."
Su Xi nodded and went upstairs back to the master bedroom.
Wearing heavy costumes all day, I was covered in sweat and felt uncomfortable all over.
Su Xi was about to take a bath when she heard the sound of a car engine outside. She went to the balcony and looked down. Zhou Jingming's car was parked outside the villa.
That's really rare.
That scoundrel is back so early.
As soon as Zhou Jingming entered the room, he asked the maid, "Has Su Xi returned?"
"I just got back, I'm upstairs."
As soon as the maid finished speaking, Zhou Jingming strode upstairs. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Su Xi standing on the balcony. He raised his lips and walked over.
He hugged her from behind.
"Qiao Xing's trending topic has been suppressed. Do you need me to help you push it back up?"
Su Xi turned to face him and poked his pectoral muscle. "She's a woman you had a casual fling with, after all. How can you bear to part with her?"
“If it were you, you wouldn’t be able to bear it.” Zhou Jingming grabbed her hand, his burning gaze sweeping over her collarbone.
The memory of the two of them spending time together in the dressing room during the day still lingers in his mind. This woman is not a little black flower; she is clearly a captivating wild rose.
Su Xi knew exactly what he was looking at, and leaned closer to him, saying, "You've been staring at my body the whole time. Didn't the women outside satisfy you this afternoon?"
Zhou Jingming nonchalantly tugged at her hair, "Are you jealous when I'm with other women?"
Just as Su Xi was about to swallow, she heard those words and choked, coughing incessantly.
Zhou Jingming raised an eyebrow, his smile unrestrained. "My question is difficult for you to answer?"
It's more than just difficult to answer.
This is practically a death trap question.
Su Xi took a breath, smiled, and walked towards the bathroom with her pajamas in her arms without saying a word.
Zhou Jingming didn't hear an answer. An unknown light flashed in his eyes. He took a few steps to catch up with her and hugged her from behind. "Let's shower together. It'll save you trouble."
Steam rose from the bathroom.
The frosted glass door was shimmering with moisture, the walls had been scrubbed clean, and Su Xi was pinned against the wall while the man on top of her committed atrocities.
As the man succumbed, Su Xi looked up and met his gaze. "Still holding a grudge about what happened before?"
"What happened before?" The man pretended not to know and continued kissing her.
Su Xi was forced to raise her head, her soft, sweet voice like a hook, teasing his heart, "When I was little, I did your makeup, and you never spoke to me again, avoiding me whenever you saw me. What else could it be but hatred?"
"no."
Zhou Jingming's eyes were bloodshot, and his actions were bold and unrestrained.
Su Xi placed her hand against his chest, "What's that?"
"Do you feel ashamed to be friends with me? Or will my presence be a nuisance to you, or even prevent you from flirting with other girls?"
Su Xi still doesn't understand it.
How could such a small prank cause Zhou Jingming and her to drift further and further apart?
Although they've seen each other all these years, he's never taken the initiative to greet her, treating her worse than a stranger.
If it weren't for that unexpected incident that night, they might have been able to maintain this relationship for the rest of their lives!
"You really think that way?" Zhou Jingming's kiss was a little messy, and his voice was a bit darker.
Su Xi replied casually, "Then what else?"
"Xi'er, seeing is not always believing." Zhou Jingming closed his eyes, and after a deep kiss, his breathing became a little rapid.
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